09-01-2020 Planning and Parks Commission Joint Work Session Packet
CITY OF SHOREWOOD COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JOINT PARKS AND PLANNING COMMISSION 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
WORKSESSION
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 7:00 P.M.
Due to the Centers for Disease Control’s recommendation limiting the number of people present at a
meeting, and pursuant to MN Statute §13D.02, the Shorewood Planning Commission meetings will be
held by electronic means. For those wishing to listen live to the meeting, please go to
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on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Contact the city at 952.960.7900 during regular business hours with
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WORKSESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL / (LIAISON) SCHEDULE
MADDY (AUG) ______
GORHAM (OCT) ______
EGGENBERGER (NOV) _ _
GAULT (TBD) ______
RIEDEL (SEP/DEC) ______
PLANNING COUNCIL LIAISON (SIAKEL) ______
MANGOLD (AUG)______
HIRNER (SEPT)______
GALLIVAN (DEC)______
SCHMID______
PARKS COUNCIL LIAISON (JOHNSON)______
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Fire Lane Discussion
3. Discussion for Planning Commission regarding August 4, 2020 Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes (no official action requested at this meeting).
4. Adjournment
Section 1201.03 of the Shorewood Zoning Regulations
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;
(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 I: 1-Enchanted Island, 2-Shady Island, 3-Grant Lorenze, 4-
Third Street, 7-Ferncroft, 8-Ivy Lane, 9-Rustic Way South, 10-Rustic Way North;
(2) Class II: 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.
(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.