18-013CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 18 -013
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SETBACK VARIANCE
TO ROBERT WRIGHT AND JOAN WRIGHT ON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6110 CLUB VALLEY ROAD
WHEREAS, Robert and Joan Wright (Applicants) are the owners of real property
located at 6110 Club Valley Road, legally described as:
Lot 1, Block 4 Club Terrace, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicants have an existing single- family dwelling with a garage that is
currently located 31.7 feet from the front property line where 35 feet is required in the R -1C
zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants have applied for a setback variance to construct a garage
addition and said addition would increase the nonconformity as prohibited by the zoning
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants' request was reviewed by the City Planner, whose
recommendations are included in a memorandum for the January 16, 2018 meeting of the
Planning Commission, 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 the January 16, 2018 meeting, the minutes of which meeting are
on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the application at its regular meeting on
February 12, 2018, 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:
1. The subject property is located in an R -1C zoning district, which requires a 35-
foot setback from the front lot line.
2. The existing attached garage on the property is nonconforming, being located 31.7
feet from the front property line, where 35 feet is required.
3. The Applicants propose to expand the garage and said garage addition would be
located 29.7 feet from the property line.
4. Section 1201.03 Subd. 1. i. of the zoning regulations contain provisions that
address nonconforming structures and specifically prohibit expansions of non - conforming
structures where the nonconformity would be increased without a variance.
CONCLUSIONS
A. The Applicants have satisfied the criteria for the grant of a variance under the
Shorewood City Code and has established practical difficulty as defined by Minnesota Statutes.
B. Based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby grants to the Applicants a
setback of 29.7 feet where 35 feet is required to build a garage addition as shown on the plans
submitted November 28, 2017, subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to beginning construction on the site, the applicant shall obtaining all
necessary permits.
2. Prior to issuance of the permit, the applicant shall submit:
a. A survey for the entire property detailing the current and proposed dimensions
of the existing home and the addition to all property lines.
b. Plan to accommodate on -site storm -water infiltration for the increase in
impervious surface coverage using either a rain garden or infiltration basin,
show the basin on the survey and submit all necessary documentation
indicating that the feature would function as proposed.
C. 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 12th day of
February, 2018.
ATTEST:
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SA DIE THONE, CITY CLERK
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