03-05-13 Planning Comm Agenda PacketCITY OF SHOREWOOD COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
TUESDAY, 5 MARCH 2013 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL / (LIAISON) SCHEDULE
MUEHLBERG ( )
DAVIS ( )
GENG ( )
CHARBONNET ( )
GARELICK ( )
LABADIE ( )
MADDY ( )
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5 February 2013
1. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING — ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT TO
ESTABLISH A SYSTEM FOR ZONING PERMITS
2. DISCUSSION
Trail Implementation Process
Zoning Code — General Provisions
Galpin Lake Road and Mill Street Trails
3. 2013 WORK PROGRAM
4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
5. OLD BUSINESS /NEW BUSINESS
Appoint Chair and Vice -Chair for 2013
Determine City Council Liaison Schedule for 2013
6. DRAFT NEXT MEETING AGENDA
7. REPORTS
Liaison to Council
SLUC
Other
8. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Geng called the meeting to order at 6:59 P.M.
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 P.M.
Present: Chair Geng; Commissioners Davis, Hutchins, and Garelick; Council Liaison Hotvet
(arrived at 7:02 P.M.); and Planning Director Nielsen
Absent: Commissioners Charbonnet and Muehlberg
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Geng explained that Commissioner Garelick is going to depart the meeting after the discussion
about the minor subdivision because he is not feeling well. Therefore, he proposed dropping Items 2 — 7
on the agenda because there will be only three Commissioner present.
Geng moved, Davis seconded, approving the agenda for February 5, 2013, as amended. Motion
passed 4/0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• December 4, 2012
Hutchins moved, Davis seconded, approving the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of
December 4, 2012, as presented. Motion passed 4/0.
• January 15, 2013
Davis moved, Hutchins seconded, approving the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January
15, 2013, as presented. Motion passed 4/0.
1. MINOR SUBDIVISION
Applicant: Craig Mertz, Representing George Danser
Location: 5840 Christmas Lake Road
Chair Geng stated the Planning Commission has received background information on the proposal
submitted by Craig Mertz, on behalf of his clients George Danser and Jean Cary, to subdivide the
property located at 5840 Christmas Lake Road. He reviewed the process that will be followed this
evening.
Director Nielsen noted that this subdivision was initially reviewed in 2005 when the property was owned
by Mr. Danser's mother.
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Nielsen explained that the subject property is located in the R -lA /S, Single- Family Residential/Shoreland
zoning district and contains 171,800 square feet of area. As proposed the subdivision would result in one
lot (Parcel B) containing 46,700 square feet of area and a larger lot (Parcel A) containing 120,040 square
feet. Even though a wetland occupies a good share of the front of Parcel A, there is good buildable area
on the back (west) of it.
With regard to the analysis of the case, Nielsen explained the R -lA /S zoning district requires lots to be at
least 40,000 square feet in area, 120 feet wide at the building line, and at least 120 feet deep. Both lots
will comply with the setbacks of the R -lA /S district. Despite the existing wetland, the new lot has ample
buildable area at the west end of the property. Because of the wetland and the applicants desire to
minimize altering the wetland the applicants are proposing a driveway easement that would extend along
the southerly boundary of Parcel B from Christmas Lake Road to the back of Parcel B. Since Parcel B
does not have enough width to have two driveways, the two lots must share a common driveway along
the easement.
Nielsen reviewed the issues that need to be addressed in this request:
1. Christmas Lake Road is substandard in width (33 feet versus the 50 feet required). The survey
submitted by the applicant does provide 17 additional feet of right -of -way (ROW) along the
easterly edge of the property. The applicant's surveyor has provided a legal description for the
ROW and Mr. Mertz should incorporate the description into a deed to the City.
2. The survey references a compromise lot line on the south border of the subject property. The
applicant is working with the owner of the property to the south to come up with an agreed upon
border. The applicant must provide evidence that this boundary line issue has been resolved. An
up to date title opinion must be provided for review by the City Attorney.
3. The applicant's surveyor should provide legal descriptions for the wetland area and the required
35 -foot buffer area. Mr. Mertz should incorporate the legal descriptions into drainage and
conservation easement deeds to the City. The conservation easement has to extend over the
wetland and buffer. The buffer must be staked with wetland monuments. Proposed staking should
be shown on the survey.
4. The applicant's surveyor should provide legal descriptions for the drainage and utility easements
(10 feet around each of the lots). The survey does show the easements around each of the lots.
From these descriptions Mr. Mertz should prepare easement deeds to the City.
5. The driveway easement across Parcel B, in favor of Parcel A, is a little too narrow. Due to the
distance from the street to the buildable portion of Parcel A, one of two things has to happen.
Either a fire access road has to be provided to the house that will be built on Parcel A or that
house will have to be served with a fire sprinkler system.
If the fire access road option is chosen the easement access road will have to be widened to 30
feet wide. That width is needed to accommodate a 20 -foot wide fire access road width and 5 feet
on each side of it for snow storage.
If the sprinkler system option is chosen, the driveway easement will have to be widened to 22
feet. That width is needed to accommodate a 12 -foot wide driveway with 5 feet on each side of it
for snow storage. The portion of the driveway surface to be shared by the two lots (at least 50
feet) should be at least 16 feet wide to allow two cars to pass one another. This portion of the
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easement should be 26 feet wide. This is the applicant's preferred option. The applicant's attorney
should also provide an easement and maintenance agreement for the shared portion of the
driveway.
The applicant's surveyor has shown some minimal grading for the driveway leading to Parcel A.
A grading plan for the new driveway should include whatever fill may be necessary in the
southerly tip of the wetland. Although it is assumed that the amount of fill necessary to
accommodate the driveway will be minimal, it will require review and approval by the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. It would fall under the de minimis rule which allows a
certain amount of fill.
7. The two parcels on the east side of the road (Parcels C and D) must be legally combined with
Parcels A and B if the applicant proposes to have a dock for each lot. The combination of Parcels
C and D with Parcels A and B, respectively, is subject to approval by Hennepin County.
It may be necessary for the applicant to obtain consent for the conservation easement that
coincides with the existing driveway easement from the adjoining property owner. This issue has
been referred to the City Attorney for his recommendation.
The existing nonconforming guest house and the abandoned home must be removed from the site.
If this will not be resolved prior to recording a resolution for the division/combination, a letter of
credit or cash escrow for one and one -half times the amount of the work must be provided by the
applicant. The applicant must provide bids for this work in order to determine the amount of the
letter of credit.
10. The proposed subdivision does not require the removal of any trees. Any tree removal necessary
for the construction of a house on the new lot can be addressed with the building permit for that
lot.
11. Prior to release of the resolution approving the subdivision the applicant must pay a park
dedication fee ($5000) and a local sanitary sewer connection charge ($1200) for the new lot.
Credit is given for the lot with the existing home on it.
12. Once the applicant has received the Council resolution approving the subdivision, he must record
it with Hennepin County within 30 days or the approval is void.
Nielsen stated that if the Planning Commission is willing to recommend approval of the minor
subdivision, subject to the conditions above, Staff suggests the issues associated with this application be
resolved within 60 days and prior to the application being scheduled for Council review.
Mr. Mertz explained he is an attorney for the applicants (Jean Cary and George Danser who are residents
of the State of North Carolina). The subject property used to be Mr. Danser's mother's property. Ms.
Cary and Mr. Danser intend to retire to the State of Minnesota. They ultimately plan on erecting a small,
quality, sustainable dwelling on Parcel B. At some point Parcel A will be sold. He stated that everything
in the Planning Report is acceptable. He noted that the family intends to install a fire sprinkler system
rather than put in a fire access road. By doing that the applicant believes there will be less cutting and
filling and less impact on trees. He explained there is an effort underway to "regularize" the south
boundary line of the subject property with the owners of the property to the south (Mr. and Ms. Huoso).
He and the applicant believe that regularization will happen.
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Commissioner Garelick stated that he is pleased to hear that the applicant intends to be part of the green
movement.
Mr. Danser stated the sustainability issue is close to his and Ms. Cary's (his wife) hearts. He explained
that he and Ms. Cary met after both of them had been living in homes in North Carolina back in the
1980s that had solar capabilities. Ms. Cary built a passive solar home. After they got married everything
they do is with an eye toward sustainability. He noted his grandmother had purchased the subject
property in 1942.
In response to a question from Commissioner Hutchins, Director Nielsen explained that if the amount of
fill needed for the driveway over a portion of the wetland is more than what is allowed under the de
minimis rule the applicant may have to do some mitigation. That would be done by creating additional
wetland area that would be the equivalent of double the amount of fill put it.
Hutchins stated in the northeast corner there is a little bridge that goes across to Christmas Lake. He
asked if there is a culvert under there where the wetland drains into the Lake. Nielsen stated there is a
drainage system.
Hutchins asked if the proposed fire sprinkler system has to use city water or if it can use an alternate
source of water. Nielsen responded a well can be used for that, noting municipal water is not available in
that area. Hutchins went on to ask if there are certain requirements for that (e.g. water pressure). Nielsen
explained a standard well seems to cover it. Commissioner Davis asked if they would have to have a
generator in case power had been lost. Nielsen explained a sprinkler system is supposed to have an
uninterruptable source of power. Yet, the minute the fire department arrives it cuts the source of power
to avoid a firefighter getting electrocuted.
Director Nielsen explained the purpose of a sprinkler system in this instance is more about saving people
than the property. The sprinkler would be going until the fire department arrives and takes over for the
sprinkler.
Commissioner Davis stated there is a lot of research about putting sprinkler systems in homes.
Director Nielsen stated the rule that requires homes 150 feet from the street to be sprinkled is not that
old. He noted some cities have not adopted that rule.
Commissioner Garelick asked Mr. Danser what his grandmother paid for the home in 1942. Mr. Danser
responded $7,000. Mr. Danser explained his grandmother was lambasted by her siblings for taking such
a big risk in going that far out in the country.
Hutchins moved, Davis seconded, recommending approval of a minor subdivision for George
Danser and Jean Cary for the property located at 5840 Christmas Lake Road subject to the twelve
conditions set forth in the Staff report dated January 31, 2013. Motion passed 4/0.
Chair Geng noted that the conditions have to be worked out within 60 days. Once that is complete the
request will go before the City Council.
The discussion moved to Item 8 on the agenda.
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2. DISCUSSION
• Trail Implementation Process
• Zoning Code — General Provisions
• Noise Ordinance
3. 2013 WORK PROGRAM
4. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
5. OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS
6. DRAFT NEXT MEETING AGENDA
7. REPORTS
• Liaison to Council
• SLUC
• Other
8. ADJOURNMENT
This was discussed after Item 1 on the agenda.
Commissioner Hutchins stated this is his final Planning Commission meeting. He then stated it has been
his personal and professional honor and privilege to serve on the Commission for the last six years. He
noted that if he was not going to relocate away from the community he would have certainly applied for
reappointment to the Commission because he enjoyed serving on the Commission. He stated that he has
served with committed residents on the Commission during his tenure. He expressed his appreciation of
Director Nielsen's efforts to inform and educate the Commissioners as well as to help them make better
decisions. He thanked other City staff members who have been so helpful to the Commissioners during
his six -year tenure. He also thanked Council for being so supportive of the Commission. He stated the
collegial effort between the City Council, the Planning Commission and the staff has been tremendous. It
really helped the Commission to make some impacts over the six years. Impacts he is very proud of. He
thanked the current Commissioners as well as past Commissioners he has served with.
Chair Geng thanked Commissioner Hutchins on behalf of the Planning Commission for all of his hard
work and for his tremendous and thoughtful contributions. He stated the Commission wishes him the very
best.
Hutchins moved, Davis seconded, Adjourning the Planning Commission Meeting of February 5,
2013, at 7:32 P.M. Motion passed 4/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Christine Freeman, Recorder
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
(EQ@ 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD • SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331
Phone: (952) 960 -7900 • FAX: (952) 474 -0128 • Email: planning @ci.shorewood.mn.us
PLANNING AND PROTECTIVE INSPECTIONS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission, Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brad Nielsen
DATE: 26 February 2013
RE: Code Amendment — Zoning Permits
FILE NO. 405 (Zoning)
At its 11 February meeting, the City Council directed staff to prepare a revised draft of an
amendment addressing Zoning Permits. The attached Second Draft includes items discussed by
the Planning Commission and City Council that were added to the original draft. Text in red
lettering shows the original amendment language, and text in blue lettering highlights additions to
the original draft.
A public hearing is scheduled for this amendment at the 5 March Planning Commission meeting.
Cc: Bill Joynes
Tim Keane
- S- E- C- O- N- DD- R- A -F -T-
1201.07 ADMINISTRATION, CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY; ZONING PERMITS.
Subd. 1. Certificate of occupancy.
a. No building or structure hereafter erected or moved, or that portion of an
existing structure or building erected or moved, shall be occupied or used
in whole or in part for any purpose whatsoever until a certificate of
occupancy shall have been issued by the Building Official stating that the
building or structure complies with all of the provisions within this chapter.
bbd.? b. The certificate shall be applied for coincidentally with the application for a
building permit, conditional use permit and /or variance and shall be issued
within ten days after the Building Official shall have found the building or
structure satisfactory and given final inspection. The application shall be
accompanied by a fee as established by City Council resolution.
Subd. 2. Zoning Permits.
a. A zoning permit shall be required for activities that do not require building
permits but for which it is necessary to determine compliance with zoning
requirements such as setbacks, impervious surface coverage, structure
height, etc.:
(1) Accessory buildings less than 120 square feet in area.
(2) Fences.
(3) Driveways.
(4) Temporary signs.
(5) Sport and tennis courts.
(6) Patios and sidewalks.
(7) Retaining walls higher than three feet (no separate permit required
when a building permit is required for grading).
(8) Above - ground fireplaces and cooking facilities, but not including
portable appliances.
(9) Irrigation systems.
(10) Playground equipment or systems occupying more than 64 square
feet of ground area or exceeding six feet in height.
(11) Underground animal control fences.
(12) Tents and canopies erected for more than two weeks in a 12 -month
period.
(13) Portable storage facilities not associated with a valid building
permit and located on property for more than 30 days in a 12-
month period.
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD • SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331
Phone: (952) 960 -7900 • FAX: (952) 474 -0128 • Email: planning @ci.shorewood.mn.us
PLANNING AND PROTECTIVE INSPECTIONS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission, Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brad Nielsen
DATE: 1 February 2013
RE: Trail Planning Process
FILE NO. 405(Trails Implementation Plan)
Section VI. of the Shorewood Trail Implementation Plan adopted last year contains an
implementation process (see attached) that has been noted as being in need of updating. At
very minimum, the references to the Park Commission need to be changed since this function
has been turned over to the Planning Commission.
As we have progressed with the two trail segments under way, it has become very apparent
that the process needs to be clarified and updated. For example, the trail walk that was
included in the original process, while very valuable to staff and the Planning Commission,
appears to have little value with respect to obtaining resident input, and is very cumbersome
to implement. At the same time, the open house format meeting used for the Smithtown Road
(West) trail project was considered to be very successful. Finally, the time allowed for various
functions is completely unrealistic. Trail planning needs to happen fairly early in the year in
order to hope for construction the following year. Foremost in this process is the time it takes
to acquire easements.
Staff will present a suggested outline for a revised process at Tuesday night's meeting.
Cc: Bill Joynes
Paul Hornby
Larry Brown
Laura Hotvet
A Residential Community on Lake Minnetonka's South Shore
VI. Trail Implementation Process
This outlines the general process the city will follow in implementing the trail plan.
July — September the park commission reviews the trail plan and available funding then
makes recommendations to the Council.
• December, the Council adopts the final Capital Improvement Plan for Trails as indicated
in the plan and /or recommended by the Park Commission.
• During the months of January — April staff prepares rough cost estimates for the project
based on general design standards e.g. 6' bituminous, researches easements, conducts
preliminary review with the Watershed District, and identifies stakeholders.
• May — August the proposed plan is reviewed by the park commission and neighborhood
meetings and walks are held to go over the project, answer questions regarding funding,
timing, maintenance, etc.
September — December staff prepares final plans and specifications for the trail segment
based on feedback provided by residents and park commission.
0 January — February staff publishes plans and specifications trail construction.
• March — April staff provides recommendation to Park Commission on lowest responsible
bidder and Park Commission provides recommendation to Council to proceed with award
of the project.
• May — August trail construction underway and completed.
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD • SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331
Phone: (952) 960 -7900 • FAX: (952) 474 -0128 • Email: planning @ci.shorewood.mn.us
PLANNING AND PROTECTIVE INSPECTIONS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Nielsen
DATE: 1 February 2013
RE: Zoning Discussion — General Provisions — Section 1201.03 Subd. 10.- Subd.21.
FILE NO. Zoning Code — 1201.03
The 2013 Planning Commission Work Program includes a wrap -up of the review of the General
Provisions section of the Zoning Code. Attached for your review is Subd. 10 through 21. While
these subdivisions cover a lot of material, it is worth noting that the "Signs" section (Subd. 11.) has
been reviewed quite thoroughly over the past couple of years. Also, Subd. 20. — Elderly Housing —
will be taken on as a separate study of its own a little later this year.
Cc: Laura Hotvet
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Subd. 10. Essential services.
a. Purpose. The purpose of this subdivision is to provide for the installation of
essential services such as telephone lines, pipelines, electric transmission lines and
substations in a manner that the health, safety and welfare of the city will not be
adversely affected. Essential services should also be installed in cognizance of
existing and projected demands for the services.
b. Special permit. All underground telephone lines, pipelines for local distribution,
underground electric transmission lines and overhead electric transmission lines
and substations less than 33 KV, when installed in any public right -of -way in any
zoning district, shall require a special permit approved by the City Engineer.
C. Requirements for special permit. All underground telephone lines, pipelines for
local distribution, underground electric transmission lines and overhead electric
transmission lines less than 33 KV, which are intended to serve more than one
parcel and are proposed to be installed at locations other than in public rights -of-
way, shall require a special permit issued by the city after approval by the City
Engineer. Approval by the City Engineer shall be based upon the information
furnished in the following procedural requirements:
(1) Prior to the installation of any of the previous essential services, the
owner of the service shall file with the Zoning Administrator all maps and
other pertinent information as deemed necessary for the City Engineer to
review the proposed project;
(2) The Zoning Administrator shall transmit the map(s) and accompanying
information to the City Engineer for his or her review and approval
regarding the projects relationship to the Comprehensive Plan and /or
ordinances and parts thereof,
(3) The City Engineer shall report in writing to the Zoning Administrator his
or her findings as to the compliance of the proposed project with the
Comprehensive Plan and ordinances of the city;
(4) In considering applications for the placement of essential services, as
regulated in this section, the aforesaid city staff shall consider the effect of
the proposed project upon the health, safety and general welfare of the
city, as existing and as anticipated and the effect of the proposed project
upon the Comprehensive Plan;
(5) Upon receiving the approval of the City Engineer, the Zoning
Administrator shall issue a special permit for the installation and operation
of the applicants essential services. If the Engineers report recommends
the denial of the permit causing the Zoning Administrator to deny its
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issuance, the applicant may appeal the decision to the Board of Appeals
and Adjustments under the rules and procedures as set forth in . 1201.05
of this chapter.
d. Requirements for conditional use. All transmission pipelines (i.e. pipelines not
required for local distributing network) and overhead transmission and substation
lines in excess of 33 KV shall be a conditional use in all districts subject to the
following procedural requirements:
(1) Prior to the installation of any of the previous essential services, the
owner of the services shall file with the Zoning Administrator, all maps
and other pertinent information as deemed necessary for the City Council
to review the proposed project;
(2) The Zoning Administrator shall transmit the map and accompanying
information to the City Council for its review regarding the projects
relationship to the Comprehensive Plan and parts thereof. A part of this
review shall be a written report from the City Engineer;
(3) The City Council shall hold the necessary public hearings as prescribed by
this chapter for conditional uses;
(4) In considering the applications for the placement of essential services, as
regulated by this subdivision, the City Council shall consider the advice
and recommendations of the city staff and the effect of the proposed
project upon the health, safety and general welfare of the city, existing and
anticipated and the effect of the proposed project upon the
Comprehensive Plan.
Subd.11. Signs.
a. Purpose. This subdivision is established to protect and promote health, safety,
general welfare and order within the City of Shorewood through the
establishment of a comprehensive and impartial set of standards, regulations and
procedures governing the type, numbers, size, structure, location, height, lighting,
erection, use and /or display of devices, signs or symbols serving as a visual
communication media to persons situated within or upon public rights -of -way or
properties. The provisions of this subdivision are intended to encourage
opportunity for effective, orderly communication by reducing confusion and
hazards resulting from unnecessary and /or indiscriminate use of communication
facilities.
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b. Permitted and prohibited signs.
(1) Permitted signs. The following signs are allowed without a permit, but
shall comply with all other applicable provisions of this chapter:
(a) Public signs;
(b) Address signs;
(c) Integral signs;
(d) Every campaign sign must contain the name and address of
persons responsible for the sign, and that person shall be
responsible for its removal. Signs shall be permitted on each lot for
a period of 100 days prior to and ten days after an election. All
campaign signs or other noncommercial speech signs may be
posted from 46 days before the state primary in a state general
election year until ten days following the state general election,
pursuant to M.S..211B.045. Signs posted both during and after
this time period are subject to all other applicable requirements in
this subdivision. At any time, the city shall have the right to
remove signs that are prohibited under this subdivision, and assess
a fee as provided from time to time by ordinance. Campaign signs
or other noncommercial speech signs shall not be located closer
than ten feet from any street surface, and shall not be placed in
front of any property without the consent of the property owner;
(e) Holiday signs, displayed for a period not to exceed 30 days and no
larger than 32 square feet in area;
(f) Construction signs. The signs shall be confined to the site of the
construction, alteration or repair and shall be removed within two
years of the date of issuance of the first building permit or when
the particular project is completed, whichever is sooner as
determined by the City Building Official or his or her agent. One
sign shall be permitted for each major street the project abuts. No
sign may exceed 50 square feet;
(g) Real estate sale or rental signs. Signs must be removed within 14
days after sale or rental of property. Signs may not measure more
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than six square feet in Residential Districts, nor more than 20
square feet in all other districts. There shall be only one sign per
premises. Corner properties, however, may contain two signs, one
per frontage. Lakeshore lots may contain two signs, one in the
front and one facing the lake;
(h) Informational/directional signs shall not be larger than three square
feet and shall conform to the location provisions of the specific
district;
(i) Owner - occupant signs. One residential name sign, not to exceed
two square feet in area, identifying only the name of the owner or
occupant of a residential building.
(2) Prohibited signs. The following signs are specifically prohibited by this
chapter:
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(a) Any sign which obstructs the vision of drivers or pedestrians or
detracts from the visibility of any official traffic- control device;
(b) Any sign which contains or imitates an official traffic sign or
signal, except for private, on- premises directional signs;
(c) Any sign which moves, rotates, has any moving parts or gives the
illusion of motion, except for time and temperature information
and dynamic display signs as regulated in g. of this subdivision;
(d) Except for holiday signs and exceptions provided in provision
c.(4) below, any sign which contains or consists of banners,
pennants, ribbons, streamers, strings of light bulbs, spinners or
similar devices;
(e) Portable signs (except as provided in provision c.(4) below);
(f) Signs which are attached in any manner to trees, fences, utility
poles or other permanent supports;
(g) No sign shall be illuminated with any flashing or intermittent
lights, nor shall it be animated, except for time and temperature
information. All displays shall be shielded to prevent any light to
be directed at on- coming traffic in the brilliance as to impair the
vision of any driver. No device shall be illuminated in a manner as
to interfere with or obscure an official traffic sign or signal. No
light shall be directed onto a lake so as to interfere with navigation
thereon;
(h) Roof signs.
(i) Window signs where the total area of such signs exceeds 10% of
the total glass area of the window space as viewed from the street,
to a maximum of 20 square feet.
C. General provisions.
(1) All signs shall comply with the Minnesota State Building Code as may be
amended.
(2) When electrical signs are installed, the installation shall be subject to the
State Building Code as may be amended.
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(3) No portion of any sign shall be located within five feet of any property
line. No signs other than governmental signs and political campaign signs
as provided in b.(1)(d) of this subdivision shall be erected or temporarily
placed within any street right -of -way or upon public lands or easements or
rights -of -way. Any unauthorized signs located in public right -of -way or
on public property shall be considered abandoned and are subject to
immediate removal and disposal without notice.
(4) Temporary signs.
(a) The temporary use of signs, searchlights, banners, pennants and
similar devices shall require a permit. The permit shall be valid for
ten consecutive days. The permit shall be prominently displayed
during the period of validity. Only two temporary permits may be
granted for any property within any 12 -month period. Temporary
signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area. Any new business
that has applied for its permanent business sign may, at the same
time, apply for a temporary business sign to be displayed for no
longer than 30 days, or until the permanent sign has been erected,
whichever comes first. The temporary business sign shall be
professionally prepared and shall be no larger than the approved
permanent sign.
(b) A conditional use permit may be granted to nonprofit athletic
associations, contracted with the city pursuant to Section 902.06
of this code, for the display of temporary business sponsorship
signs to be placed on certain ball field fences on public property,
provided that:
(i) A nonprofit athletic association under contract with the
City may display signs only on facilities that have been
reserved for its use;
(ii) Signs may be displayed only in a community park, as
defined in the Shorewood Comprehensive Plan;
(iii) Signs may be displayed only on outfield fences, facing into
the ball field, and situated so as to minimize view of the
signs from adjacent residential properties;
(iv) All signs must be professionally made, using durable
weather resistant material, painted or colored dark green
on the back side of the sign;
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(v) Signs are limited in size to no larger than 42 inches in
height and seven feet in length;
(vi) There shall be a minimum spacing between signs of seven
feet;
(vii) The maximum number of signs per ball field is 15;
(viii) The nonprofit athletic association is responsible for
maintaining the signs in good repair. If a sign become
detached, torn, or vandalized, the association must repair
or replace them immediately or the sign will be summarily
removed by the city;
(ix) The nonprofit athletic association is responsible for any
damage to the fence on which it is displayed that is caused
by installation or display of the sign;
(x) The conditional use permit is subject to review and
recommendation by the Shorewood Park Commission;
(xi) The nonprofit athletic association must obtain an annual
license from the city and enter into a license agreement
setting forth the conditions of approval and the duration of
the approval. The association shall pay an annual license
fee as established by the City Council from time to time.
The association shall have no vested right in obtaining
licenses from season to season; and
(xii) It shall be the responsibility of the nonprofit athletic
association to obtain a temporary sign permit for each sign
to be displayed on ball field fences, prior to erecting the
sign.
(5) No sign or sign structure shall protrude over a public right -of -way.
(6) All signs which require a permit shall display, in a conspicuous manner,
the owners name, permit number and date the sign was erected.
(7) All height restrictions on signs shall include height of sign structure and be
measured from lot grade.
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(8) In the case of a two - faced, freestanding sign, where the two faces of the
sign are parallel and face in opposite directions, only one face shall be
used in computing the allowable area of the sign.
(9) Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises or identifies
a business conducted, service rendered or product sold on the premises
shall be removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use
or control of the building or structure upon which the sign may be found
within 60 days from the date of vacancy.
(10) The regulations contained herein shall not apply to traffic signs or the flag,
separate emblem, or insignia of a nation, political unit, school or religious
group, or integral signs. There shall be no more than one United States
flag and no ore than three other non - commercial flags. Nor shall these
regulations pertain to a sign inside a building, provided the sign is at least
three feet in back of the inside of the exterior wall and is readable from
the inside of the building.
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(11) All signs requiring a permit from the city shall be subject to review and
approval by the Zoning Administrator.
d. Nonconforming signs.
(1) The following are nonconforming signs:
(a) Prohibited signs;
(b) All other signs not prohibited that do not conform to the
provisions of this chapter;
(c) Billboards and advertising signs (except as provided in provision
e.(3)(b) of this subdivision).
(2) Except as provided in paragraph (5) below, all nonconforming and
prohibited signs created by this chapter except those signs exempted by
state statutes (M.S..462.357, subd. lc) shall be removed or brought into
conformity with this chapter within the following time periods:
(a) Any sign in violation of prohibited signs: six months from the date
of the enactment of this chapter;
(b) All other nonconforming signs: upon approval of any building
permit, sign permit, or other zoning action.
(3) A nonconforming sign may not be:
(a) Changed to another nonconforming sign;
(b) Structurally altered except to bring into compliance with the
provisions of this chapter;
(c) Expanded;
(d) Reestablished after its removal;
(e) Reestablished after damage of more than 50% of sign replacement
cost except to bring into compliance.
(4) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed as relieving the owner or
user of a legal nonconforming sign or owner of the property on which the
legal nonconforming sign is located from the provisions of this subdivision
regarding safety, maintenance and repair of signs contained in subdivision
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11 c; provided, however, that any repainting, cleaning and other normal
maintenance or repair of the sign or sign structure shall not modify the
sign structure or copy in any way which makes it more nonconforming or
the sign shall lose its legal nonconforming status.
(5) Notwithstanding provisions to the contrary within this subdivision,
nonconforming off site directional signs located on public rights -of -way
may continue upon a finding by the City Council that:
(a) The sign is reasonably necessary to provide direction to the
business which is advertised by the sign;
(b) The sign (or a substantially similar predecessor) has been at the
location for at least 20 years;
(c) The sign has not represented a safety hazard or an obstruction to
ordinary roadway maintenance activities.
(6) The Council may condition the permission upon the owner of the
establishment entering into an agreement with the city addressing matters,
including liability, indemnity of the city, circumstances calling for removal
of the sign, permit fees and other matters deemed appropriate by the city.
(7) In lieu of permitting the existing sign to remain at its existing location the
City Council may authorize the location of a substitute sign in the existing
location or a different location.
e. District regulations. The following sign standards by zoning district pertain to
signs which require application and permit.
(1) R -IA through R -3B Residential Districts.
(a) Area identification signs (monument type only). One sign facing
each bordering street shall be allowed for each development of 20
or more units. The sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area, nor
shall the sign structure exceed one -half of the allowable copy area.
The signs shall be erected only at the dedicated street entrance,
but not in the public right -of -way, may be indirectly illuminated
and shall not exceed a height of eight feet above grade.
(b) Institution signs. One freestanding sign not to exceed 20 square
feet in area. The freestanding sign may be indirectly illuminated
and shall not exceed a height of eight feet above grade.
Freestanding signs located adjacent to intermediate or minor
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arterial streets, as identified in the Shorewood Comprehensive
Plan, may be internally lit. In addition, one wall sign may be
allowed by conditional use permit, subject to the following:
(i) The total area of signage, including the wall sign, shall not
exceed 5% of the building silhouette as viewed from the
street;
(ii) The wall sign may be indirectly illuminated.
(c) Park identification signs. One sign facing each bordering street.
The sign shall not exceed 20 square feet in area nor eight feet in
height. The signs may be indirectly illuminated.
(d) Subdivision plat signs. No more than two temporary signs
advertising a new subdivision plat, provided each sign does not
exceed 32 square feet in area, identifying only the plat in which
they are located, are nonilluminated and are erected only at
dedicated street entrances to the plat. The signs shall be removed
if construction of subdivision improvements is not in progress on
the plat within 60 days following the date of the sign erection or as
soon as 80% of the lots are developed and sold.
(2) R -C Residential /Commercial. Subject to other conditions of this chapter,
the following signs shall be allowed in the R -C District:
(a) Signs are regulated in e.(I) above;
(b) Business signs in the R -C Districts shall be subject to the
requirements of. 1201.19 Subd. 8.d. of this code.
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(3) C -1 and C -2 Commercial Districts. Subject to other conditions of this
chapter, the following signs shall be allowed in the C -1 and C -2 Districts.
(a) Business signs.
(i) The maximum number of signs for any principal building
shall be three except by conditional use as provided in (c)
below. The maximum total area for all signs shall be
determined by taking 10% of the gross silhouette area of
the front of the building. Where the principal building is on
a corner lot and thus faces two public streets, both sides
may be counted.
(ii) For purposes of determining the gross area of the
silhouette of the principal building, the silhouette shall be
defined as that area within an outline drawing of the
principal building as viewed from the front lot line or from
the related public street(s).
(iii) Each lot will be allowed only one freestanding sign except
as provided in (c) below.
(b) Advertising signs. Advertising signs are allowed, provided the
number and size of the signs shall be subtracted from the allowable
number and size of allowable business signs provided in (a) above.
In no case shall the area of advertising signs exceed 25% of the
total allowable sign area.
(c) Conditional uses. In the case of a shopping center or where there
are two or more business uses, a conditional use permit may be
granted to the entire shopping center in accordance with an overall
site and signage plan indicating the size, location and height of all
signs. A maximum of 10% of the gross area of the building
silhouette shall apply to the principal building where aggregate
allowable sign area is distributed among the several businesses. In
the case of applying this conditional use permit to a shopping
center, the shopping center may have two freestanding signs
identifying the shopping center.
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(d) Freestanding signs. Freestanding signs shall not exceed 20 feet in
height or 80 square feet in area. The total area of the sign
structure shall not exceed one -half of the allowable copy area.
(e) Window signs. The total area of window signs shall not exceed
10% of the total area of windows as viewed from the street.
Window signs with lettering exceeding 3.5 inches in height shall be
debited against the total number and area of signs allowed for the
property.
(f) Menu boards. One menu board sign per restaurant use with a
drive -up facility may be allowed in conjunction with a conditional
use permit. The menu board shall not exceed 32 square feet in
area, nor more than eight feet in height, and may be in addition to
the freestanding sign on the property. Lettering size on the menu
board shall not exceed two inches in height.
(4) Signs permitted in the PUD Planned Unit Development District.
(a) Signs permitted in PUDs shall be as approved by the City Council
for each development and shall be consistent with the
requirements for the district most closely associated with each use
in the PUD.
(b) For PUDs containing 20 acres or more of land, the city may allow
larger construction signs than those allowed in b.(1)(f) of this
subdivision. In determining the size and allowable area of signs in
a PUD, the city shall take into consideration the functional
classification and designated speed limit of adjacent roads and
potential impact on adjoining residential areas. In no case shall the
total allowable area of construction signs exceed three square feet
for each acre of land within the PUD. The total area of the sign
shall not exceed 100 square feet and no individual sign shall
exceed 80 square feet.
f. Permit issuance; fees.
(1) No sign shall be erected in the City of Shorewood until a permit to do so
has been approved by the Zoning Administrator and issued by the office
of the Building Official (signs stipulated in b.(1) above shall be exempt
from this requirement). No permit shall be granted until the necessary fee
has been paid and until the Building Official, or staff representative, has
made a preliminary inspection of the sign before installation and has
ascertained that the sign and method of installation comply with all
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requirements of this chapter. The Building Official may require that
detailed plans and specifications be submitted with the application if
necessary in his or her judgment. Following permit issuance and sign
erection, the Building Official shall make a final inspection of the sign, and
if it complies in every respect with the minimum standards set forth in this
chapter, shall endorse on the permit his or her certificate of approval.
(2) Fees:
(a) Payment of fees. The permit fee and other fees and charges set
forth in this chapter shall be collected by the city before the
issuance of any permits and the Building Official, or other persons
duly authorized to issue the permit for which the payment of a fee
is required under the provisions of this chapter, may not issue a
permit until the fees shall have been paid.
(b) Double fees. If a person begins work of any kind for which a
permit from the city is required, without having secured the
necessary permits therefor, either previous to or on the date of
commencement of the work, he or she shall, when subsequently
securing each permit, pay double the fee provided for the permit,
or is subject to the penalty provisions of this chapter.
(c) Initial fees. The City Council shall, from time to time, establish a
fee schedule by ordinance.
g. Dynamic display signs.
(1) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to allow new technologies in
commercial signage that allow messages to be easily updated, while at the
same time preventing distraction to motorists and minimizing visual
impacts of electronic signage on residential properties. The city finds that
dynamic displays should be allowed on signs but with significant controls
to minimize their proliferation and their potential threat to public safety.
(2) Permitted sign type and locations.
(a) Dynamic display signs are permitted solely as free- standing signs
and only in the C -1, General Commercial and C -2, Commercial
Service Zoning Districts. Dynamic display signs shall be located
no closer than 20 feet from a side lot line. The dynamic display
portion of a freestanding sign shall be located at the bottom of the
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sign face. Any portion of a dynamic display sign that consists
solely of an alpha- numeric message shall not be counted in the
allowable area for the dynamic display sign, provided the
alpha- numeric message remains static for no less than four hours
at a time.
(b) To the extent that signage is allowed in the residential zoning
districts, including the R -C, Residential/Commercial Zoning
District, dynamic display signs shall be restricted to conditional
uses in those districts, and shall be limited to alpha- numeric signs
only. Alpha- numeric institutional signs shall be limited to 20
square feet in area and shall be timed to remain static for no less
than 90 minutes at a time.
(3) Duration of image. A dynamic display signs image, or any portion
thereof, may not change more often than once every ten minutes, except
one for which changes are necessary to correct hour - and - minute, date, or
temperature information and except as provided in (2) above. A display
of time, date, or temperature must remain for at least ten minutes before
changing to a different display, but the time, date, or temperature
information itself may change no more often than once every 60 seconds.
(4) Transition. If a dynamic display signs image or any portion thereof
changes, the change sequence must be instantaneous without any special
effects.
(5) Prohibition on video display. No portion of a dynamic display sign may
change any part of its sign face by a method of display characterized by
motion or pictorial imagery, or depict action or a special effect to imitate
movement, or display pictorials or graphics in a progression of frames that
gives the illusion of motion of any kind.
(6) Prohibition on fluctuating or flashing illumination. No portion of a
dynamic display sign image may fluctuate in light intensity or use
intermittent, strobe or moving light, or light that changes in intensity in
sudden transitory bursts, streams, zooms, twinkles, sparkles or in any
other manner that creates the illusion of movement.
(7) Audio. Dynamic display signs shall not be equipped with audio speakers.
(8) Malfunctions. Dynamic display signs must be designed and equipped to
freeze the sign face in one position if a malfunction occurs. Dynamic
display signs must also be equipped with a means to immediately
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discontinue the display if it malfunctions, and the sign owner or operator
must immediately turn off the display when notified by the city that it is
not complying with the standards of this subdivision.
(9) Brightness. All dynamic display signs shall meet the following brightness
standards:
(a) No dynamic display sign may exceed a maximum illumination of
5,000 nits (candelas per square meter) during daylight hours and a
maximum illumination of 500 nits (candelas per square meter)
between sunset to sunrise as measured from the signs face at
maximum brightness.
(b) All dynamic display signs having illumination by means other than
natural light must be equipped with an ambient light sensor and a
dimmer control or other mechanism to continuously adjust the
signs brightness to ensure at any time the signs intensity does not
exceed 0.3 foot candles above ambient light levels as measured
from 100 feet from the signs face and automatically controls the
signs brightness to comply with the requirements of this
subdivision.
(c) No dynamic display sign may be of such intensity or brilliance that
it interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic sign, device
or signal.
(d) The owner or controller of the dynamic display sign must adjust
the sign to meet these brightness standards in accordance with the
city+s instructions. The adjustment must be made immediately
upon notice of non - compliance from the city.
(e) A written certification from the sign manufacturer that light
intensity has been preset to conform to the brightness levels
established by code and that the preset level is protected from end
user manipulation by password protected software or other
method. This would offer the advantage of ensuring that
electronic signs at a minimum cannot exceed the standards.
(10) Sign area limitation. Dynamic display signs are allowed only on free
standing signs in the permitted districts. Dynamic display signs may
occupy no more than 25% percent of the actual copy and graphic area.
The remainder of the sign must not have the capability to have dynamic
displays even if not used. Only one, contiguous dynamic display area is
allowed on a sign face.
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(11) Distance from residential /hours. Dynamic display signs shall be located
not closer than 100 feet from a residential zoning district and any dynamic
display sign located within 500 feet of single- and two - family residential
homes must be programmed to freeze the image between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Home occupations.
a. Purpose. The primary purpose of this subdivision is to provide a means through
establishment of specific standards and procedures by which home occupations
can be conducted in residential neighborhoods without jeopardizing the health,
safety and general welfare of the surrounding neighborhood. It is further intended
that businesses which may be allowed within residential districts should not gain
an unfair economic advantage over businesses located in districts zoned for
business uses. In addition, this subdivision is intended to provide a mechanism
enabling the distinction between limited home occupations and special home
occupations, so that limited home occupations may be allowed as accessory uses
within residential zoning.
b. Application. Subject to the nonconforming use provision of this section, all
occupations conducted in the home shall comply with the provisions of this
subdivision.
C. Procedures and permits.
(1) Limited home occupation . Any home occupation, as defined in this code
and which qualifies as a limited home occupation under section d.(2) of
this subdivision shall be allowed as accessory uses in all residential zoning
districts. Limited home occupations are allowed without a permit, but
shall comply with all other applicable provisions of this code.
(2) Special home occupation. Any home occupation which does not meet the
specific requirements for a limited home occupation as set forth in section
d.(2) of this subdivision shall require a special home occupation permit
which shall be applied for, reviewed and disposed of in accordance with
the conditional use provisions of. 1201.04 of this chapter.
(3) Declaration of conditions. The Planning Commission may recommend
and the City Council may impose the conditions on the granting of a
special home occupation permit as may be necessary to carry out the
purpose and provisions of this subdivision.
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(4) Effect of permit. A special home occupation permit may be issued for a
period of one year after which the permit may be reissued for periods of
up to three years each. Each application for permit renewal shall,
however, be processed in accordance with the procedural requirements of
the initial special home occupation permit, except that notice of a public
hearing need not be published in the official city newspaper.
(5) Transferability. Permits shall not run with the land and shall not be
transferable.
(6) Lapse of special home occupation permit by nonuse. Whenever, within
one year after granting a permit, the use as approved by the permit shall
not have been initiated, then the permit shall become null and void unless
a petition for extension of time in which to complete the work has been
granted by the City Council. The extension shall be requested in writing
and filed with the Zoning Administrator at least 30 days before the
expiration of the original permit. There shall be no charge for the filing of
the petition. The request for extension shall state facts showing a good
faith attempt to initiate the use. The petition shall be presented to the
Planning Commission for a recommendation and to the City Council for a
decision.
(7) Reconsideration. Whenever an application for a permit has been
considered and denied by the City Council, a similar application for a
permit affecting substantially the same property shall not be considered
gain by the Planning Commission or City Council for at least six months
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from the date of its denial unless a decision to reconsider the matter is
made by not less than four -fifths vote of the full City Council.
(8) Renewal of permits. An applicant shall not have a vested right to a permit
renewal by reason of having obtained a previous permit. In applying for
and accepting a permit, the permit holder agrees that his or her monetary
investment in the home occupation will be fully amortized over the life of
the permit and that a permit renewal will not be needed to amortize the
investment. Each application for the renewal of a permit will be
considered as a new permit without taking into consideration that a
previous permit has been granted. The previous granting or renewal of a
permit shall not constitute a precedent or basis for the renewal of a
permit.
d. Requirements, general provisions. All home occupations shall comply with the
following general provisions and according to classification, the applicable
requirement provisions.
(1) General provisions.
(a) No home occupation shall produce light glare, noise, odor or
vibration that will in any way have an objectionable effect upon
adjacent or nearby property.
(b) No equipment shall be used in the home occupation which will
create electrical interference to surrounding properties.
(c) Any home occupation shall be clearly incidental and secondary to
the residential use of the premises, shall not change the residential
character thereof and shall result in no incompatibility or
disturbance to the surrounding residential uses.
(d) No home occupation shall require internal or external alterations
or involve construction features not customarily found in
dwellings except where required to comply with local and state
fire and police recommendations.
(e) There shall be no exterior storage of equipment or materials used
in the home occupation.
(f) The home occupation shall meet all applicable fire and building
codes.
(g) There shall be no exterior display or exterior signs or interior
display or interior signs which are visible from outside the
dwelling.
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(h) All home occupations shall comply with the provisions of the city
nuisance ordinance (Chapter 502).
(i) No home occupation shall be conducted between the hours of
9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. unless the occupation is contained entirely
within the principal building and does not require any on- street
parking facilities.
(j) Parking accessory to home occupations shall comply with the
requirements of subdivision 5 of this section. Home occupations
shall not create a parking demand in excess of that which can be
accommodated in an existing driveway. No vehicle shall be parked
closer than 25 feet from the curb line or edge of the paved street
surface.
(2) Requirements - limited home occupations.
(a) No person other than those who customarily reside on the
premises shall be employed.
(b) All limited home occupations shall be conducted entirely within
the principal dwelling and may not be conducted in accessory
buildings.
(c) Examples of limited home occupations include but are not limited
to: art studio, dressmaking, secretarial services, professional
offices and teaching with musical, dancing and other instructions
which consist of no more than one pupil at a time. None of the
above shall service more than one person in the home at a given
time.
(d) The home occupation shall not include any of the following: repair
service or manufacturing which requires equipment other than
found in a dwelling; teaching which customarily consists of more
than one pupil at a time; over - the - counter sale of merchandise
produced off the premises, except for those brand name products
that are not marketed and sold in wholesale or retail outlets.
(3) Requirements - special home occupation.
(a) Not more than one person other than those who customarily
reside on the premises shall be employed.
(b) Special home occupations may be conducted within an accessory
building.
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(c) Examples of special home occupations include: barber and beauty
services, photography studio, group lessons, saw sharpening, small
appliance and small engine repair and the like.
(d) The home occupation may include any of the following: stock- in-
trade incidental to the performance of the service, repair or
manufacturing which requires equipment other than customarily
found in a home, the teaching with musical, dancing and other
instruction of more than one pupil at a time.
e. Nonconforming use. Existing home occupations lawfully existing on the date of
this chapter may continue as nonconforming uses. They shall, however, be
required to obtain permits for their continued operation within one year
subsequent to the adoption of this chapter. Any existing home occupation that is
discontinued for a period of more than 30 days, or is in violation of the ordinance
provisions under which it was initially established, shall be brought into
conformity with the provisions of this subdivision.
f. Inspection. The City of Shorewood reserves the right, upon issuing any home
occupation permit, to inspect the premises in which the occupation is being
conducted to insure compliance with the provisions of this subdivision or any
conditions additionally imposed.
Subd. 13. Flood plain development. Any development of land located within the flood plain, as
defined in .1201.02, shall comply with the provisions of the Shorewood Flood Plain
Ordinance (No. 109, Chapter 1101), as may be amended.
Subd. 14. Regulations applicable to shoreline property.
a. No structure of any kind except docks, stairways and lifts shall be built within the
required setback from the ordinary high water level of a meandered lake, as
provided in . 1201.26, subdivision 5 of this code.
b. Docks and wharves, permanent or floating, shall not be built, used or occupied on
land located within the R Districts until a principal dwelling has been constructed
on the lot or parcel.
C. The number of docks per lot or parcel of land in the R Districts shall be limited to
one, and the same shall be operated, used and maintained solely for the use of the
members of the family or families occupying the property upon which the dock is
located. The dock shall connect to the shoreline at only one location, no wider
than four feet, and shall extend into the lake at least eight feet beyond the
ordinary high -water mark before branching out to form slips. The width of the
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dock shall not exceed four feet at any point, except that at one location the dock
may be no wider than eight feet for a length of eight feet.
The number of restricted watercraft, as defined by the Lake Minnetonka
Conservation District (LMCD) that may be docked or moored on a single
property is limited to four. The dock owner may exceed four restricted
watercraft only by obtaining an annual multiple dock/mooring license from the
LMCD and a conditional use permit from the city, which permit shall be subject
to the following conditions:
(1) As part of the annual LMCD license review, the owner of the dock must
demonstrate to the city that all boats stored at the dock are owned,
registered and operated by the residents of the property on which the
dock is located.
(2) As part of the annual LMCD license review, the owner of the dock must
demonstrate to the city that the dock is the minimum size necessary to
store the boats owned, registered and operated by the residents of the
subject property.
(3) Boat canopies shall be limited to the size and number that is required to
cover no more than four of the restricted watercraft.
(4) The provisions of .1201.04, subdivision l.d.(1) are considered and
satisfactorily met.
d. No boat, barge, boathouse or other floating vessel or structure tied or connected
to a dock or wharf located within the city limits shall be used as a permanent,
temporary or seasonal residence.
e. No dock or wharf, permanent or floating structure shall be located or constructed
within ten feet of the side lot line of any lot or parcel projected into the lake.
f No dock located within the R Districts shall extend further into the water than
reasonably necessary to provide docking space for boats and crafts used by the
owner of the dock, and under no circumstance shall a dock create a safety or
navigational hazard or block any channel or access to the lake from adjoining lots
or parcels.
g. Unless specified otherwise in the city zoning code, all docks on all lakes shall
comply with the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District Code of Ordinances.
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h. Seaplane operations shall be subject to Minn. Rules 8800.2800 (Seven - County
Metropolitan Region Seaplane Operations), as may be amended, which are
adopted herein by reference.
Subd. 15. Wetland development. Any development of land located within wetland areas, as
designated on the Shorewood Wetlands Map, shall comply with the provisions of the
Shorewood Wetlands Ordinance (No. 70, Chapter 1102 of the City Code), as may be
amended.
Subd. 16. Subdivision of two-family or quadraminium lots. The subdivision of base lots containing
two - family dwellings or quadraminiums to permit individual private ownership of a single
dwelling within the structure is acceptable upon the approval by the City Council.
Approval of a subdivision request is contingent on the following requirements.
a. Prior to a two - family dwelling or a quadraminium subdivision, the base lot must
meet all the requirements of the zoning district.
b. There shall be no more than one principal structure on a base lot in all residential
districts. The principal structure on unit lots created in a two - family or
quadraminium subdivision will be the portion of the attached dwelling existing or
constructed on the platted unit lots.
C. Permitted accessory uses as defined by the zoning districts are acceptable,
provided they meet all the zoning requirements.
d. A property maintenance agreement must be arranged by the applicant and
submitted to the City Attorney for his or her review and subject to approval. The
agreement shall insure the maintenance and upkeep of the structure and the lots
to meet minimum city standards. The agreement is to be filed with the Hennepin
County Recorders office as a deed restriction against the title of each unit lot.
e. Separate public utility service shall be provided to each subdivided unit and shall
be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer.
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f. The subdivision and maintenance agreement are to be processed and recorded in
conformance with the requirements of the Shorewood Subdivision Ordinance,
Chapter 1202.
Subd. 17. Plan review.
a. Purpose. The purpose of this subdivision is to establish a formal plan review
procedure and provide regulations pertaining to the enforcement of site design
and construction standards as agreed to by the contractor through his or her
officially submitted plan documents.
b. Plans required. In addition to other plan requirements outlined in this chapter,
site and construction plans will be required and shall be submitted to and
approved by the Building Official prior to the issuance of any building permit.
C. City Council action. Except in the case of minor projects, additions or alterations
as determined by the Zoning Administrator, all building and site plans for
multiple - family or commercial construction shall be subject to review by the
Planning Commission and approval by the City Council.
d. Plan agreements. All site and construction plans officially submitted to the city
shall be treated as a formal agreement between the building contractor and the
city. Once approved, no changes, modifications or alterations shall be made to
any plan detail, standard or specification without prior submission of a plan
modification request to the Building Official for his or her review and approval.
e. Enforcement. The Building Official shall have the authority to order the stopping
of any and all site improvement activities, when and where a violation of the
provisions of this section has been officially documented by the Building Official.
Subd. 18. Solar access. (Reserved for future use).
Subd. 19. Fire lanes.
a. Purpose. Recognizing that all fire lanes are to provide lake access to the public,
this subdivision is established to identify, classify and regulate the use thereof
based upon their historic use within the city.
b. Use classifications. The use of fire lanes in Shorewood shall be restricted to one
of the following classifications:
(1) Class I may be used for pedestrian access to the lake, fishing from shore,
launching canoes and other small boats not requiring a trailer and cross -
country skiing;
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(2) Class II may be used for all of the activities as designated in Class I except
fishing, as well as snowmobile access during the winter, parking and
swimming;
(3) Class III may be used only for pedestrian access to the lake, fishing,
launching canoes and other small boats not requiring a trailer. In addition,
a single dock may be installed subject to the following:
(a) The person or group of persons installing the dock shall be
Shorewood residents and apply for an annual building permit prior
to installation of the dock;
(b) The total length of the dock shall not exceed 25 feet;
(c) The dock shall be installed by a professional installer and
maintained in a safe and workmanlike manner;
(d) The use of the dock shall be for the general public and shall not be
limited to use by those who install it;
(e) Docking of boats shall be limited to daytime hours only between
sunrise and sunset;
(f) The dock shall comply with all requirements of the Lake
Minnetonka Conservation District.
C. Designation of fire lanes. The following fire lanes shall be identified on the
Official Zoning Map and shall be classified as follows:
(1) Class L 1- Enchanted Island, 2 -Shady Island, 3 -Grant Lorene, 4 -Third
Street, 7- Femcroft, 8 -Ivy Lane, 9- Rustic Way South, 10- Rustic Way
North;
(2) Class IL 6- Crescent Beach;
(3) Class III: 5- Eureka.
d. General regulations.
(1) Fire lanes shall be used only for the activities provided for in subdivision b
above. No sporting activities shall be allowed which involve thrown
objects such as catch, softball, baseball, frisbee, volleyball or football.
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(2) Fire lanes shall be subject to the rules and regulations contained in
Shorewood Ordinance 140, as may be amended, (Chapter 902) pertaining
to the use of city parks, including, but not limited to, use of intoxicating
beverages.
(3) Maintenance and improvements of fire lanes shall be the sole
responsibility of the city. No one shall maintain or make improvements,
except as modified herein, without the approval of the City
Administrator /Clerk or his or her agent.
(4) Except in Class II fire lanes, there shall be no parking of automobiles,
boat trailers or snowmobiles on or adjacent to any of the fire lanes
identified herein.
(5) Except for snowmobiles in Class II fire lanes, motorized vehicles shall be
prohibited on fire lanes.
(6) Lots with side yards abutting fire lanes shall provide a total of 30 feet of
side yard setback with no one side being less than ten feet.
Subd. 20. Elderly housing.
a. Purpose. The purpose of this subdivision is to provide opportunities for elderly
housing within residential zoning districts and to maintain compatibility with
other uses within those districts.
b. Conditional use. Elderly housing shall be allowed by conditional use permit in
the following zoning districts: R -1 A, R-113, R -1 C, R-11), R -2A, R -213, R -2C,
R -3A, R -313 and R -C. In addition the following conditions shall apply:
(1) Elderly housing projects shall be processed as planned unit developments
(P.U.D.) in compliance with . 1201.06 of this code;
(2) Occupancy of each dwelling unit shall be limited to no more than two
adults, 62 years of age or older. Occupancy of dwellings which qualify as
mhousing for older persons• under the Federal Fair Housing Act shall be
limited to two adults, 55 years of age or older. The occupancy limitations
shall be memorialized in restrictive covenants approved by the city and
filed with the Hennepin County Recorder. Exception: the occupancy
limitations stated above shall not apply to one adult live -in care - provider
serving the needs of the primary occupant(s), provided that if the care -
provider resides on the premises for more than 30 days, notice must be
given to the Zoning Administrator;
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(3) To continue to qualify for the elderly housing classification, the owner,
homeowners association or agency shall annually file with the City
Administrator /Clerk and the Zoning Administrator a certified copy of a
quarterly resume of occupants of the building or buildings, listing the
number of tenants or occupants by age, by unit;
(4) Adequate off - street parking must be provided in compliance with Subd. 5
of this section. Parking plans must show room on the site for at least one
garage space per dwelling unit;
(5) Parking areas for five or more cars must be screened and landscaped from
view of surrounding residential property, in compliance with Subd. 2g of
this section;
(6) All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in
compliance with Subd. 11 of this code.
(7) All structures shall comply with the Minnesota State Building Code;
(8) The residential density of elderly housing projects shall not exceed the
following:
(a) R -IA and R -1B: Four units per acre;
(b) R -1C, R -1D, R -2A, R -2B, and R -2C: Eight units per acre;
(c) R -3A, R -3B and R -C: Ten units per acre;
(9) The minimum site size for elderly housing projects shall be three acres;
(10) Dwelling units may be detached or attached;
(11) Building heights shall be limited to one and one -half stories in all districts
except the R -3A, R -3B and R -C zoning districts in which buildings may
be three stories;
(12) Where allowed, multiple - family elderly housing must have elevator service
to each floor;
(13) Usable open space as defined in this chapter is equal, at a minimum, to
20% of the gross lot area;
(14) The provisions of. 1201.04 Subd. ld(1) are considered and satisfactorily
met.
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C. Fees reduced. Park dedication fees as required in . 1202.07 of this code and
local sanitary sewer access charges as required in . 904.18 Subd. 1 of this code
shall be charged on the basis of the development potential of property as currently
zoned. Fees shall not be charged for additional residential units achieved under
b(8) of this subdivision.
Subd. 21. Telecommunications towers and facilities.
a. Purpose. The general purpose of this subdivision is to regulate the placement,
construction and modification of telecommunications towers and facilities in
order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public, while complying with
the provisions of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1934, as amended by
the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The specific purposes of this subdivision
are:
(1) To regulate the location of telecommunications towers and facilities;
(2) To protect residential areas and land uses from potential adverse impacts
of telecommunications towers and facilities;
(3) To minimize any adverse impacts of telecommunications towers and
facilities through design, siting, landscaping and innovative camouflaging
techniques;
(4) To promote and encourage shared use and co- location of
telecommunications towers and antenna support structures;
(5) To avoid damage to adjacent properties caused by telecommunications
towers and facilities by ensuring that those structures are soundly and
carefully designed, constructed, modified, maintained and promptly
removed when no longer used or when determined to be structurally
unsound;
(6) To ensure that telecommunications towers and facilities are compatible
with surrounding land uses.
b. Development of towers.
(1) A tower shall be a conditional use in the C -3, General Commercial and
C -4, Commercial Service Zoning Districts. A tower may not be
constructed unless a conditional use permit has been issued by, and site
plan approval obtained from, the City Council and a building permit
issued by the Building Official.
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(2) The city may, by conditional use permit, authorize the use of city property
for towers in accordance with the procedures of this code. The city has no
obligation to allow the use of city property for this purpose.
(3) No telecommunications facilities may be located within a distance equal to
twice the height of the proposed tower of any use that involves the
storage, distribution or sale of volatile, flammable, explosive or hazardous
materials such as LP gas, propane, gasoline, natural gas and corrosive or
dangerous chemicals, unless the applicant can demonstrate with credible
engineering data, to the satisfaction of the city, that no danger exists in
locating the telecommunications facilities in the proposed proximity to the
uses.
(4) The development of a tower is subject to the following additional
restrictions:
(a) Unless the applicant presents clear and convincing evidence to the
city, that co- location is not feasible, a new tower may not be built,
constructed or erected in the city, unless the tower is capable of
accommodating additional telecommunications facilities owned by
other persons, and the tower owner agrees to comply with the
provisions of the subsection relating to existing towers. A new
tower shall be designed and built to accommodate three times the
towers initial loading capacity. If the tower is less than 100 feet
in height it shall be built to accommodate two times the towers
initial loading capacity.
(b) A development approval to develop, build, construct or erect a
tower will not be granted to a person on the basis that it is
economically unfeasible for that person to co- locate or install
telecommunications facilities on a tower or antenna support
structure owned by another person.
(5) An application to develop a tower must include:
(a) The names, addresses and telephone numbers of all owners of
other towers or antenna support structures and the locations of the
structures, within a one mile radius of the proposed new tower
site;
(b) Written documentation that the applicant has made diligent but
unsuccessful efforts for permission to install or co- locate the
applicants telecommunications facilities on towers or antenna
support structures located within a one -half mile radius of the
proposed tower site;
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(c) Written, technical evidence from an engineer that the proposed
tower or telecommunications facilities cannot be installed or co-
located on another persons tower or antenna support structure
located within a one half mile radius of the proposed tower site
and must be located at the proposed site in order to meet the
coverage requirements of the applicants wireless communications
system;
(d) A written statement from an engineer that the construction and
placement of the tower will not interfere with public safety
communications and the usual and customary transmission or
reception of radio, television or other communications service
enjoyed by adjacent residential and nonresidential properties;
(e) Written evidence from an engineer that the proposed structure
meets the structural requirements of this code.
(6) Setbacks.
(a) A tower must be located on a single parcel such that the base of
the tower is no closer to the property line than the height of the
tower, unless a qualified engineer specifies in writing that the
failure of the tower will occur within a lesser distance under
reasonably foreseeable circumstances. In no case will the tower be
located outside the buildable area of the lot.
(b) Setback requirements for towers are measured from the base of
the tower to the property line of the parcel on which it is located.
(7) Structural requirements. Towers must be designed and certified by an
engineer to be structurally sound and, at minimum, in conformance with
the Uniform Building Code and any other standards set forth in this
subdivision.
(8) Height. A tower may not exceed 125 feet in height.
(9) Separation or buffer requirements. Towers must be separated from land
used or planned for residential use by a minimum of 90 feet or 100% of
the height of the proposed tower, whichever is greater. Setbacks may be
reduced where abutting nonresidential uses, but in no case shall the
setback be less than that which is required for the zoning district in which
the property is located. The minimum tower separation distance is
calculated and applied irrespective of city jurisdictional boundaries.
Measurement of tower separation distances for the purpose of compliance
with this subdivision is measured from the base of a tower to the closest
point of the proposed site.
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(10) Method of determining tower height. Measurement of tower height must
include the tower structure itself, the base pad and any other
telecommunications facilities attached thereto. Tower height is measured
from grade.
(11) Illumination. Towers may not be artificially lighted except as required by
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). At time of construction of a
tower, in cases where there are residential uses located within a distance
which is three times the height of the tower from the tower, dual mode
lighting must be requested from the FAA. Notwithstanding this provision,
the City Council may approve the placement of an antennae on an existing
or proposed lighting standard, provided that the antennae is integrated
with the lighting standard.
(12) Exterior finish. Towers not requiring FAA painting or marking must
have an exterior finish as approved in the site plan.
(13) Fencing. Fences constructed around or upon parcels containing towers,
antenna support structures or telecommunications facilities must be
constructed in accordance with the applicable fencing requirements in the
zoning district where the tower or antenna support structure is located,
unless more stringent fencing requirements are required by FCC
regulations.
(14) Landscaping. Landscaping on parcels containing towers, antenna support
structures or telecommunications facilities must be in accordance with
landscaping requirements in the site plan. Utility buildings and structures
accessory to a tower must be architecturally designed to blend in with the
surrounding environment and to meet the setback requirements as are
compatible with the actual placement of the tower. Ground mounted
equipment must be screened from view by suitable vegetation, except
where a design of non - vegetative screening better reflects and
complements the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Accessory
buildings may not be more than 2,000 square feet in size.
(15) Security. Towers must be reasonably posted and secured to protect
against trespass.
(16) Access. Parcels upon which towers are located must provide access
during normal business hours to at least one paved vehicular parking
space on site.
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(17) Stealth. All towers shall be, to greatest extent reasonably possible, in the
discretion of the city, of stealth design. Stealth shall not require towers or
telecommunications facilities to be totally hidden and does not necessarily
exclude the use of uncamouflaged lattice, guyed or monopole tower
designs.
(18) Existing towers.
(a) Any owner upon whose land a tower is located, which contains
additional capacity for installation or co- location of
telecommunications facilities, may allow other persons to install or
co- locate telecommunications facilities on a tower. Any co-
location shall require amendment of the original conditional use
permit granted for the tower.
(b) An existing tower may be modified to accommodate co- location
of additional telecommunications facilities as follows:
(i) Application for a building permit shall be made to the City
Building Official;
(ii) The total height of the modified tower and
telecommunications facilities attached thereto shall be
established by the new conditional use permit, if granted;
(iii) Permission to exceed the existing height shall not require
an additional distance separation from designated areas as
set forth in this subdivision. The towers premodification
height shall be used to calculate the distance separations;
(iv) A tower which is being rebuilt to accommodate the co-
location of additional telecommunications facilities may be
moved on site subject to the setback requirements of this
subdivision.
(19) Abandoned or unused towers or portions of towers. Abandoned or
unused towers and associated above - ground facilities must be removed
within six months of the cessation of operations of an antenna facility at
the site unless an extension is approved by the City Council. A copy of
the relevant portions of a signed lease that requires the applicant to
remove the tower and associated facilities upon cessation of operations at
the site must be submitted at the time of application. If a tower is not
removed within six months of the cessation of operations at a site, the
tower and associated facilities may be removed by the city and the costs
of removal assessed against the property.
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(20) Evaluation and monitoring. As a condition of approval for
telecommunication facilities, the applicant shall reimburse the city for its
costs to retain outside expert technical assistance to evaluate any aspect
of the proposed siting of telecommunications facilities. The owner of a
telecommunications facility shall provide the city with current, technical
evidence of compliance with FCC radiation emission requirements,
annually or more frequently at the city+s reasonable request. If the owner
does not promptly provide the city with satisfactory technical evidence of
FCC compliance, the city may carry out tests to ensure FCC radiation
compliance using a qualified expert. The owner shall reimburse the city
for its reasonable costs in carrying out the compliance testing.
(21) Variances. The City Council may grant a variance to the setback,
separation or buffer requirements and maximum height provision of this
subdivision based only on the criteria set forth in .1201.05 of this code.
(22) Additional criteria for variance. The City Council may grant a variance
pursuant to .1201.05 of this code if the applicant also demonstrates with
written or other satisfactory evidence that:
(a) The location, shape, appearance or nature of use of the proposed
tower will not substantially detract from the aesthetics of the area
and not change the character of the neighborhood in which the
tower is proposed to be located;
(b) The variance will not create a threat to the public health, safety or
welfare;
(c) In the case of a requested modification to the setback requirement,
that the size of plat upon which the tower is proposed to be
located makes compliance impossible, and the only alternative for
the applicant is to locate the tower at another site but poses a
greater threat to the public health, safety or welfare or is closer in
proximity to a residentially zoned land;
(d) In the case of a request for modification of separation
requirements, if the person provides written technical evidence
from an engineer that the proposed tower and telecommunications
facilities must be located at the proposed site in order to meet the
coverage needs of the applicants wireless communications system
and if the person agrees to create approved landscaping and other
buffers to screen the tower from being visible to the residential
area;
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(e) In the case of a request for modification of the maximum height
limit, that the modification is necessary to:
(i) Facilities co- location of telecommunications facilities in
order to avoid construction of a new tower; or
(ii) To meet the coverage requirements of the applicants
wireless communications system, which requirements must
be documented with written, technical evidence from an
engineer.
(23) Failure to comply.
(a) If the permittee fails to comply with any of the terms imposed by
the conditional use permit, the city may impose penalties or
discipline for noncompliance, which may include revocation of the
permit, in accordance with the following provisions.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (23)(c) below, the imposition of
any penalty shall be preceded by:
(i) Written notice to the permittee of the alleged violation;
(ii) The opportunity to cure the violation during a period not
to exceed 30 days following receipt of the written notice;
and
(iii) A hearing before the City Council at least 15 days after
sending written notice of the hearing. The notices
contained in (i) and (iii) may be contained in the same
notification. The hearing shall provide the permittee with
an opportunity to show cause why the permit should not
be subject to discipline.
(c) If the city finds that exigent circumstances exist requiring
immediate permit revocation, the city may revoke the permit and
shall provide a post- revocation hearing before the City Council not
more than 15 days after permittee+s receipt of written notice of the
hearing. Following the hearing, the City Council may sustain or
rescind the revocation or may impose the other and further
discipline as it deems appropriate.
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(d) Any decision to impose a penalty or other discipline shall be in
writing and supported by substantial evidence contained in a
written record.
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD • SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331
Phone: (952) 960 -7900 • FAX: (952) 474 -0128 • Email: planning @ci.shorewood.mn.us
PLANNING AND PROTECTIVE INSPECTIONS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Brad Nielsen
DATE: 27 February 2013
RE: Trail Process — Mill Street and Galpin Lake Road Segments
FILE NO. 405 (Trails)
At Tuesday night's meeting, we will begin a discussion about revising the Trail Implementation Process
currently part of the Trail Implementation Report. One of the suggestions you will hear from staff is
that the Planning Commission should review the characteristics of routes that are proposed for the
upcoming year. To be considered are such things as extensions of/connections to existing trails,
topography, right -of -way availability, etc.
The next two trail segments up for consideration are Mill Street, between Excelsior and Chanhassen,
and Galpin Lake Road, between Highway 7 (at County Road 19) and Chanhassen. One of the first
things staff is recommending in terms of process is an inventory of sorts, identifying some of the
characteristics listed above. Following are some pertinent features of the two segments:
Mill Street
Mill Street is a county road, extending through Shorewood between Excelsior and Chanhassen.
Currently, Excelsior has a four -foot sidewalk that crosses the bridge over Highway 7 and terminates at
Wheeler Drive. The sidewalk is on the east side of the road.
Chanhassen has an eight -foot wide bituminous trail that stops at its border with Shorewood (Holly
Lane). It also is on the east side of the road. The right -of -way width for Mill Street is 66 feet. The
length of this segment through Shorewood is 2330 feet.
It is worth noting that Shorewood has partnered with Excelsior in obtaining a grant from Hennepin
County to prepare a feasibility study for this segment of trail. Staff will elaborate on this at Tuesday
night's meeting.
Memorandum
Re: Trail Process — Mill Street and Galpin Lake Road Segments
27 February 2013
Galpin Lake Road
Chanhassen has a trail on the west side of Galpin Lake Road that is bituminous and eight feet in width.
It terminates at Chanhassen's border with Shorewood (Pleasant Avenue). The segment through
Shorewood measures approximately 2625 feet, including the connection between Galpin Lake Road
and the County Road 19 intersection with Highway 7.
It is anticipated that the section of trail that extends along the highway will mirror the trail done in
Excelsior several years ago. That trail runs along the south side of the highway, along the north side of
Galpin Lake. The Excelsior segment is 10 feet wide, bituminous, with a guard rail along the highway
and a retaining wall and fence on the lake side.
It is worth noting that both of these trail segments have enjoyed a fair amount of neighborhood support
and even enthusiasm. If you have an opportunity to drive these segments over the weekend it could be
useful to our discussion Tuesday night.
Cc: Bill Joynes
Paul Hornby
Laura Hotvet
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Planning Commission Work Program 2013
Janua
February
March
April
Mav
June
JUIV
Au ust
September
October
November
December
Task
Zoning Code Study - finalize review of general provisions
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Code Amendment - noise ordinance
Update Trail Implementation Process
Smithtown Crossing - What's Next?
Trail Plan - Galpin Lake Road
Trail Plan - Mill Street
Zoning Code Study - zoning permits (revisit) -
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Zoning Code Study - wind generators
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Zoning Code Study - life cycle hsg. -
Comp Plan - Planning District 6 (revisit) -
Annual Variance Discussion
Comp Plan - policies re variances and nonconformities -
Zoning Code Study - residential districts
Sustainability - MN GreenSteps
Items to be added by Planning Commission
Items to be added by City Council
Planning
Commission
Staff
City Council
PH
Public
Hearing
02/27/13