16-067CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 16 -067
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A SIX -FOOT FENCE IN FRONT YARD
WHEREAS, Rachel and Derek Dahlen (Applicants) are the owners of real property
located at 26000 Shorewood Oaks Drive, in the City of Shorewood, legally described as:
"Lot 4, Block 3, Shorewood Oaks, Hennepin County, Minnesota "; and
WHEREAS, the Shorewood City Code requires a Conditional Use Permit for the
construction of fences taller than four feet in front yards in residential zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants have applied to the City for a Conditional Use Permit for the
construction of a six -foot high fence within the front yard setback area of their property; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants' request was reviewed by the City Planner, and his
recommendations were duly set forth in a memorandum to the Planning Commission dated
29 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 2 August 2016, the minutes of
which meeting are on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants' request was considered by the City Council at its regular
meeting on 22 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 located in a R -1C, Single - Family Residential zoning
district and contains approximately 22,739 square feet of area.
2. The south boundary of the property abuts State Highway 7, which is designated as
an arterial street in the Shorewood Comprehensive Plan.
3. The proposed fence will be located approximately 12 - 15 feet from the front
property line abutting the Highway.
4. The Applicants propose to maintain existing trees and understory brush along the
south side of the fence to mitigate the visual impact of the fence.
CONCLUSION
A. The application of Rachel and Derek Dahlen for a Conditional Use Permit as set
forth herein above be and hereby is granted.
B. That this approval is subject to the following:
The applicants shall maintain the existing vegetation as landscaping on the
south side of the fence, replacing any plants that are damaged or destroyed
in the future.
2. The Conditional Use Permit is valid as long as the landscaping is
maintained.
C. The City Administrator /Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to provide the
Applicants with 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 SHOREWOOD this 22nd day of
August 2016.
ATTEST:
Jean Panchyshyn, City elerk
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Scott Birby, ayo