16-056CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 16 -056
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SETBACK VARIANCE
TO RYAN KRIEGER
WHEREAS, Ryan Krieger (Applicant) has an interest in real property located at
20920 Forest Drive, City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, legally
described as:
"Lot 22 and that part of Lot 23 lying southerly of the southwesterly line of Lot 21
extended to the east line of Lot 23, Block 4,Minnetonka Manor, Hennepin County,
Minnesota "; and
WHEREAS, the property is occupied by an existing single - family dwelling, which
dwelling is located approximately 19.5 feet from the right -of -way of Forest Drive and six feet
from the north side lot line of the property; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied for a variance to replace the existing structure
with a new home and attached garage; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant's request was reviewed by the City Planner, whose
recommendations are included in a memorandum, dated 12 July 2016, a copy of which is on file
at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, after required notice a public hearing was held and the application reviewed
by the Planning Commission at a regular meeting held on 19 July 2016, the minutes of which
meeting are on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the application at its regular meeting on 25
July 2016, at which time the Planner's memorandum and the Planning Commission's
recommendations were reviewed and comments were heard by the Council from the Applicant
and from the City staff; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Shorewood as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The subject property is located in an R -1D /S, Single- Family
Residential /Shoreland zoning district, which requires a 30 -foot setback from the street and a 10-
foot setback from the side lot line.
2. The existing building on the property is located approximately 19.5 feet from the
right -of -way of Forest Drive and six feet from the north side lot line of the property.
3. The subject property is substandard with respect to lot width, having only 49 feet,
tapering to 37.5 feet, where 75 feet is the minimum lot width for the R -1D /S zoning district.
4. The subject property contains approximately 10,288 square feet of area.
5. The Applicant proposes to replace the existing house with a new house and an
attached garage which requires a 21.5 -foot variance from Forest Drive.
6. The Applicant's project would result in only 20.7 percent impervious surface on
the property, where 25 percent is allowed.
7. Forest Drive is a dead -end road with a 60 -foot right -of -way that exceeds the 50-
foot standard prescribed by the Shorewood Subdivision Code.
CONCLUSIONS
A. The Applicant has satisfied the criteria for the grant of a variance under the
Shorewood City Code and has established practical difficulties as defined by Minnesota Statutes.
B. That based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby grants to the Applicant
setback variances to construct a new home and attached garage on the property in place of the
existing home. The Applicant or his successors or assigns shall use the variance within one year
from the date he receives a certified copy of this resolution. If he chooses to request an extension
of no more than six months, he must do so prior to the end of the one -year deadline.
C. That the City 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 25th day of
July 2016.
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