Schalow v. Mason

OPINION

LANSING, Judge.

Otto W. Schalow, zoning administrator of Crow Wing County, and the County of Crow Wing appeal from a judgment that a cabin located on North Long Lake is in compliance with Crow Wing County zoning ordinance setback requirements. They contend that the trial court’s placement of the ordinary high water mark from which a setback is measured was clearly erroneous. We remand.

FACTS

Donald and Alice Mason own a lot on North Long Lake. Donald Mason applied for and was issued a permit to construct a 36 by 26 foot family dwelling on the lake-shore 75 feet from the normal high water…