16-062CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 16 -062
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SETBACK VARIANCE FOR AN ACCESSORY
BUILDING TO CHRIS HAMDORF
WHEREAS, Chris Hamdorf (Applicant) is the owner of real property located at 26425
Arbor Creek Lane, in the City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, legally described as:
"Lot 1, Block 1, Arbor Creek" and
WHEREAS, the Applicant desires to build a detached accessory building closer to the
rear lot line than what is currently allowed by the Shorewood Zoning Code and has applied for a
setback variance; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant's request was reviewed by the City Planner, and his
recommendations were duly set forth in a memorandum to the Planning Commission dated 15
July 2016, which memorandum is on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, after required notice, a public hearing was held and the application was
reviewed by the Planning Commission at its regular meeting on 19 July 2016, the minutes of
which meeting are on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant's request was considered by the City Council at its regular
meeting on 8 August 2016, at which time the Planner's memorandum and the minutes of the
Planning Commission were reviewed and comments were heard by the Council from the City
staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Shorewood as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The subject property is zoned R -IA, Single - family Residential and contains
40,620 square feet in area.
2. The proposed building is one story in height and contains 144 square feet in floor
area.
The property in question is occupied by a significant drainage and utility
easement.
4. The applicant proposes to locate the proposed building five feet from the south
property line which does not comply with the rear yard setback requirement for the R -IA
District.
5. The property to the south of the applicant's is occupied by the playground for
Minnewashta Elementary School.
CONCLUSION
A. The Applicant has satisfied the criteria for the grant of a variance under Section 1201.05
of the Shorewood City Code and has established practical difficulties as defined by Minnesota Statutes
Section 462.375, Subd. 6(2).
B. Based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby grants the Applicant's request for a
setback variance to construct a detached accessory building, no closer than five feet from the south
property line
C. That the City Administrator /Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to provide a certified
copy of this Resolution for filing with the Hennepin County Recorder or Registrar of Titles.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 8th day of August,
2016.
Scott LAY, Mayo
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