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Ifl,arch 4. 1974
B.A. Mi~~~~ad Engineer - Village of Shorewood
...... H. G. 1,:\irfin, l:CW1C lman - Village of Shorewood
W.C. Keeler, Councilman - Village of Shorewood
Re: CONDITIONAL BUILDING PEm~IT TO D.J. SCHI1~imLPFENNIG
LOT 27, SUBDIVISION 133, VILLAGE OF SHORIDiCOD
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The residents of Echo Road, whose properties most directly adjoin
the a.bove lotrequeat the following conditions be added to or amend
those already established by l~ason, Wehrman, Chapman Associates Inc.
in their letter to Council November 26, 1973; and that all these
conditions be included in the conditional building permit above;
and failure to include or maintain these conditions will ccnstitute
a violation of this permit.
1. A stockade sjyle fence to enclose the entire property con-
structed of at least 7,gn knife peeled white cedar, (such as
a No. 2020 Norcraft displayed at local distributors). This
should be set six inches above the ground.
2. This fencing must be in place by ~he time the storage building
1s occupied or a date agreed upon by the builder and the Echo
Road residents. We ccnsider this necessary due to excuses
that may arise from shortages, delivery delays, etc. ~mich may
convenience the tenant or builder.
3. The fence must be kept in good repair to keep children out and
to satisfy the visu~l requirements of this permit.
4. Trees planted outside said fence to be in accordance with the
design by Larry D. Rice of the Gardeneer Nursery and Garden
Stcre, 4771 Highway 101, Minnetonka, MN 55343. This design al-
ready submitted to Mr. D.J. Schimmelpfennig to include ten
silver maple tree3 2~ inches caliper, thirty feet off center
and six Black Hills Spruce four feet above the ball and burlap.
Because these trees trill serve as visualsciteening as well as
enhance both the Schiwmelpfennig and adjacent village "park"
property, it is neccessary these trees be properly nurtured.
replaced if dying, and cared fer toprcduce the desired results
not just a "one shot" planting to fulfill perrnitrequirements.
(The village should consider the merits of panting a similar
adjacent row of these trees in a line west to Country Club
Road to screen their building and enhance the "park" land).
5. Construction equipment shall not be operated before 7:00 ~~
nor after 6:00 PM.
6. Equipment stered outside to be limited to that shown in
Trulin's sketch, i.e.. 3 low-boys and snowplow only. All 10
parking spaces labeled "Customer Parking" to be just that
and shall not be used for equipment storage. cur concern
is that unusable equipment, construction and digging debris,
refuse and the like be allowed to accumulate causing visual
or actual litter to invade the area.
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7. lv1aximum consideration bo gi van to a "harvest Gold" colored
building rather than the aqua color used by the village.
8. Occupaccy of this property by oth!rs lITUst be considered by
council to avoid a violation of the spirit of this agreement.
9. Complete consideration of these conditions will be evidence
that the above permit is being issued to fulfil the require-
ments of both Er. Schi1.'1I11elpfennig and the residents in
proximity to thin pt'Oj'3Ct. This ffConditional P(\!"mit"
arrsngement ia being reads in good faith that the property
value erld envircn..'llent of those 1i ving (>n Echo Road. and
in Shor::n.;,:-od, ---Iill not. be lessened by the aboye building
project and tha-t all part:'(-is involved accept the
respon~dbl1iti~s of this cr,ncept.
James E. Clawson
(Representing Echo Road Residents)
5720 Echo Road
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474-3007
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474-9093
331-3660
RE: D. J. SC21immelpfennig DATE: Harch 25, 1974
Conditional Building Permit
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B. L\. !Iittelstcadt
7\. Ftec'"l::ing \va.:3 l101(1 at 2: 30 on ~!arch 21, 1974 in rcg~rcl to
the above referenced permit. Attached is a list of itens
fror.l 1.:.1102 Ci ti Z0ns I Coroni t tee whi cll blis memo is directed
to specifically.
The follmving were in attendance:
Peter Royse
Bill ~~yatt
Da;1 Scl1.inunelpfcnnig
JeroLl10 Studer
B.!'.. ?!ittelstcadt
Wm. Keeler
5G65 Ec~o Road
5680 Echo RoaJ
Christmas Lake
Shorewood Council
Orr-Scllclen-!l.:1veron
Shormvood Council
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1. A \lood fence 7' to 7'-8" hi9"11 \.lill border the east, south
and \<lest side of the property and a steel gate ':lill be perr:1i tted
at the entrance on the north side.
2. The \lOoden fence will be conlpleted 90 days/after building is
substantially cOTI1plete.
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3. rriwre appeared to be no problem wi th Item No. 3 relating
to maintenance.
4. 'I'rees \..rill be planted as shoun on t:1C attached nursery plan.
The approved trees \1ill be maple, ash, vmlnut, or bas Sllood.
Tlle spruce trees shm-.m on the plan shall be 4' above tI1e ground. .
The five trees in the southwest are proposed to be planted by
fall; the other eleven trees in the southeast \-lill be planted
after the fence has been completed. .
5. General equipment movement sh8uld be limited to bet\oleen
6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.".
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Schi:-::Dolpfcnnig Permit
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(). LO'ilboys and snJ'ipIous will be allmvcd to be stored out-
side.
7. ?~c cxt~riQr i3 proposed to be Earvest Cold.
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non-confornini} ",;auld not be allmV'cd
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SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
Thursday, February 14, 1974
7 :'(30 p.m.
To:
Shorewood Planning Commission Members:
Frank Reese, Chairman
Ed Abramson
Tore Gram
Jack Huttner
Jane Cole
James Peterson
L. V. Watten
Dick Fredlund, Planner
The regular meeting of the Shorewood Planning Commissio~ will be held
on Thursday, Fe.bruary 14, 1974 at the Minnewashta Elementary School
Music Room at 7;30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Public Hearing - Tonkawood Condominium Dwelli~s on Lot 23 & 24 of
Manitou1;'Glen at the intersection of Glen Road and County Road #19.
Presentation by the Mericon Corp. (Jim Morss).
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SHOREWOOD PLANHING COMMISSION
Minutes of the meeting of February 14, 1914.
Present: Frank Reese, Chairman
Jack Huttner
James Peterson
Vern Watten
Dick Fredlund, Planner
Frank Kelly, Attorney
The regular meeting of the Shorewood Planning Commission was held on Thurs~,
February 14, 1914 at the Minnewashta Elementary Sohool at 1:30 p.m.
1. Public Hearing - Tonkawood Condominium Dwellings - Lots 23 &: 24 Ma.ni tou Glen.
At the request of the Mericon Corporation represented by Jim Morss the Planning
Commission held a public hearing in regard to the development of 18 dwelling
units on a 2.8 acre site located at the intersection of Glen Road and County
Road #19. A number of residents of the area were present to objeot to the
density of the proposal and the traffic problem that would be created at the
intersection of Glen Road and County Road #19. Several residents also raised
the question of the drainage difficulties already being experienced in the area
and. the effect Ii development of this type would have in the future. Commission
member Jack Huttner expressed the concern over setting a precedent in allowing
a P.U.R..D. of less than the 10 acre minimum oited in,;"the new zoning ordinance.
With no further disoussion offered a motion was made and seconded to olose the
hearing. The motion carried unanimously. Jack Huttner then offered a motion
of denial of the application for a change of zoning from R-4 to '?P.U.R.D.
on the grounds that this aotion would set a precedent in future zoning requests
and that the development did not meet with the requirements of a P.U.R.D.
inasmuch as (1) the total area is not a total of 10 acres and (2) the devel-
opment proposal deleted the required dedication of a public street to serve
the area. Members Huttner, Peterson and Watten voted aye, Reese nay. The
request denied.
2. Mr. Jim Dutcher was present to request a public hearing on a revision of
his Wild Duck Addition located in Aud. Sub. 133, Lot 1 be set for the next
regular meeting to be held on March 14, 1914. The oommission agreed.
Respectfully SUbmitted,
Mary Marske, Recording Secretary
SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
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Thursday, March 14, 1914
7:30 p.m.
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Shorewood Planning Commission Members:
Frank Reese, Chairman
Ed Abramson
Tore Gram
Jack Huttner
Jane Cole
James Peterson
L. V. Watten
Dick Fredlund, Planner
The regular meeting of the Shorewood Planning Commission will be
held on Thursday, March 14, 1914 at the Minnewashta Elementary Scho~l
Music Room at 7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Public Hearing - Wild Duck 2nd Iddit~on - Lot 1 & 8 Aud. Sub. 133
South of the railroad ~acks, west of County Road 19.
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2. Warren O. Larson - Shady lawn Manor - Subdivision request,;t3f 4.22 A.
into four one-acre lots. Aud. Sub. 133, Lot 89 Between Smithtown
Road and Wild Rose Lane.
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Minutes of ~he meeting of March 14, 1914.
present: Frank Reese, Chairman
Jack Huttner
Jane Cole
Tore Gram
Vern Watten
Dick Fredlund, Planner
The regular meeting of the Shorewood Planning commission was held on Thursd~,
March 14, 1914, at the Minnewashta Elementary school at 1:45 p.m.
1. Public Hearing _ At the request of James Dutcher, a public hearing was called
to request approval of the Wild Duck Second Addition (Lot 1'& 8, Aud. Sub. 133.)
Mr. Dutcher proposes to develop the grosS area of 680,000 square feet into nine
double bungalow units and twelve single family units with a green area of 108,250
square feet. A number of residents of the area were present and expressed concern
in regard to additional traffic flow and the need of upgrading wedgewood Drive
to facilitate that increased flow. They also felt a reduction in the speed limit
would be necessary. A motion was made and seconded to recommend to the council
that the proposed development be approved with special attention given to road
width and speed limit. The motion was amended to also recommend the council make
special note, of hOw all off-site improvements will be p;>-id and installed and the
well size be taken into consideration in regard to becoming a potential water
supply to the surrounding area. The motion and its amendments passed unanimouslY.
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2. James Morss of the Mericon corporation was present in regard to further review
as suggested by the council. After a lengthy discUssion of the merits of approv-
ing the development as a p.U.H.D. or H-4 with variances, a motion was made to rec-
ommend approval of the development on the basis of the layoUt and land use concept
as zoned H-4 with the necessary variances and stipulations to insure that nO un-
usual hardships will be inflicted on the surrounding neighborhood. The motion was
amended to recommend that the village attorney work out all legal problems for the
best interest of the village and the engineer be directed to make a stildy of drain-
age problems and make the necessary recommendations to the developer. The motion
passed with Heese, Huttner, Gram and Watten voting aye, Cole nay.
1. Mr. Warren O. Larson was present to request the subdivision of 4.22 acres of
Lot 89 or And. Suh. 133, located between Wild Hose Lane and Smithtown Hoad.
A variance in lot width would be required as the four lots range in wiOlth from
111.51 feet to 108.00. All four lots comprise more that the 40,000 square foot
area. A motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of the division with
the lot width variance. Motion carried unanimouslY.
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2. James T. Buckett requested a variance in front and side yard set back require-
ments for the back half of Lot 51, Aud. Sub. 141 with access provided from AnthOnY
Terrace. The topography of the lot is such that it would not be possible to place
a structure on the lot with the ordinance requirements. The property was approved
for division by the council in March of 1913 and a sewer assessments was placed on
the new parcel. The motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of the
set back requirements as requested. Motion passed unanimouslY. (APproval per
attached drawing.)
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RespectfullY submitted,
Mary Marske, Recording Secretary
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WILLIAM F. KELLY
GARY LARSON
GLENN FROBERG
JOHN C. SANOERS
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KELLY AND LARSON
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
351 SECONO STREET
EXCELSIOR, MINNESOTA nUl
AREA CODE 612
474-5977
March 7, 1974
Mr. Frank Reese
Chairman Planning Commission
Village of Shorewood
20630 Manor Road
Shorewood, Minnesota 55331
Dear Frank:
The Planning Commission will be holding a hearing
on the request of Mr. Dutcher for approval of a
preliminary plan to be known as Wild Duck Second
Addition.
I have had an opportunity to meet with Bernie
Mittelsteadt and members of the council to discuss
with them the problems which we as a village will
be faced as we now begin to develop as a full-
fledged municipality. By that I mean, areas will
now be developed with so-called "off site" utilities
rather than what was previously an "on site" utility
program.
In the past the only thing we had<to concern our-
selves with were the problems of road and zoning
questions. The developer or homeowner had the task
of meeting our requirements for an on site sewer and
water system and little or no attention was paid to
the problems of storm drainage, lighting and the like.
In the past a subdivision could be developed a lot at
a time without adversely affecting village services
or utilities, or really affecting the village in any
way. With the coming of sewer and in some cases the
desire for water, and with more attention being paid
to the ecological problem of storm drainage, the
village must look to the successful development of
the entire tract. Now each plat which is approved
must have roads, sewer installed, and in some cases
water, and certainly provision for drainage to serve
all lots regardless of whether they are built on. or not.
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This means the village must either take steps to set
up a procedure to guarantee that the developer is
financially. capable of constructing the required utili-
ties within a set limited period of time, and if not
done, that his bonding company will complete the work
all in accordance with the standards of construction
and inspection developed by the village, or the village
must in light of financial limitations consider its
ability to construct the utilities in accordance with
its standards and look to the developer for re-payment
within a short period of time. In both instances the
village obligation is to insure that the utilities will
be constructed correctly, promptly, and paid for by the
developer. The practical problem is that all of these
costs are front end expenses which require cash money
from some source, all before houses are built.
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The question to be decided is: What is the best course
to be followed by the village; that is, should the sub-
divider be authorized to contract for his own utilities,
paying for the same and also paying for village inspection
and providing the village with a 150% performance bond
until the same is completed, or should a subdivision
agreement be entered into wherein the village constructs
and finances the utilities and looks to the subdivider
for re-payment.
In the past we have been fortunate in having developers
in the village who have exhibited acceptable financial
responsibility. With the exception of one developer, we
have not been faced with partially completed subdivisions.
Be assured, Mr. Dutcher and his associates have always
been financially responsible and there is no reason to
believe they will not continue so in the future. The
question for the village, however, is to determine,
before a plat is approved, the proc.edure which will
guarantee the public will not be asked to support or pay
for the cost of utilities and other improvements necessary
for all new developments. Maybe the developer could be
offered two alternatives with either the village or the
developer having the option of selecting one of the al-
ternatives as follows:
1. a development contract, or
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2. a procedure to be followed to guarantee that
the developer himself will complete the re-
quired work including bond assurances all
delivered and approved before final plat
approval, and prior to preliminary plat
approval iron out and agree upon all details.
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To this end I am enclosing a copy of a suggested form
subdivision agreement designed in this instance to apply
in the Wild. Duck plat. I am also enclosing suggested
procedures which could be adopted in the event the sub-
divider chooses not to enter into a subdivision agreement.
I sinderely hope the Planning Commission will have the
time to study the two methods of providing utility services
and the problems and benefits of each. If the Planning
Commission so desires I would be pleased to be present to
explain in further detail my thinking behind the two pro-
posals. I would hope that before plat approval is made a
recommendation to the council on handling ~f utility
construction will be arrived at by the Commission.
KELLY AND LARSON
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SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT
This
Agreement made and entered into this day of
, by and between the City of the Village of
hereinafter called "Village", and
, a Minnesota corporation, hereinafter called
Shorewood,
"Subdivider".
WHEREAS, the Subdivider is the owner and developer of land
described as Lots 7 and 8, Auditor's Subdivision 133, Township
117, Range 23, in the City of the Village of Shorewood, County
of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, and which land the Subdivider
proposes to plat as a subdivision to be known as "Wild Duck
Second Addition", and
WHEREAS, the ordinances of the Village require the Sub-
divider to make certain improvements and the Subdivider is
desirous of making certain additional improvements for the
common benefit of the subdivision, and that the owner is desirous
of entering into an agreement with respect to such improvements
which are set forth together with estimated cost thereof as
Exhibit "A" attached hereto, and by reference made a part hereof,
and
WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of agreeing as to a method
of installing and paying for such improvements,
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:
1. The Subdivider hereby petitions the Village to construct
the improvements.
2. The.Subdivider shall contemporaneously with the execu-
tion of this agreement deposit with the Village cash or a letter
of credit in the amount set forth in Exhibit "A" representing the
estimated cost of such improvement established by the Village
Engineer in the amount of $ , and collectible by the
Village three years from date hereof if the cost of the improve-
ment is not paid in full by the Subdivider prior thereto.
3. The Village shall forthwith proceed to construct the
petitioned items pursuant to the legal method of making public
improvements in accordance with the appropriate statutes of the
State of Minnesota; that special assessments may be levied therefor,
in which event they shall be payable within a three year period;
that the deposit hereinbefore referred to shall be applied by the
Village in payment of the improvements for the entire subdivision
and the amount so applied and used for the purpose of paying for
such improvements shall be deducted from any special assessments
levied or to be levied as hereinafter provided.
4. It is understood and agreed that the amount set forth in
this agreement is an estimated cost only and the entire cost as
finally determined inClUding interest, engineering, attorney fees
and clerical shall be paid by the Subdivider and shall be due and
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payable to the Village within a three year period from the date
of this agreement. It is further understood and agreed that the
Subdivider will pay 7% per annum interest on all special assess-
ments which may be required to be levied by the Village.
5. That within 120 days after securing a building permit for
a residence to be constructed on a lot within this subdivision,
,or at the time the Subdivider orders a certificate of occupancy
for a residence constructed by him, whichever is sooner, or at
such time as the Subdivider shall sell a lot within the subdivision,
the Subdivider shall deposit with the Village cash equal to Ii
times the total of all assessments for such lot as estimated by
the village engineer and set forth in Exhibit "A". That such
deposit shall be made until such time as the final cost of the
improvement is determined and paid to the Village; that the Sub-
divider agrees he will order the certificate of occupancy for all
residences constructed by him on lots within the subdivision.
The deposit made for each lot shall be applied by the Village
first to such lot and then the balance to the deposits to be
made for the entire subdivision. Further, the Village shall
thereupon either reduce the amount of the letter of credit by
the amount of the deposit or, if cash has been escrowed by the
Subdivider, return to the Subdivider cash equal to the amount of
the deposit.
6. That the Village, upon compliance with this agreement
by the Subdivider, and upon payment of 125% deposit for a parti-
cular lot, will furnish all required guarantees to the Veterans
Administration, Federal Housing Administration, and/or lending
institutions to the effect that the listed improvements will be
made and that the particular lot will not be assessed therefor.
7. The improvements listed on Exhibit "A" include items
which the Subdivider is not required by the Village to install
but which the Subdivider for his benefit desires to have con-
structed. The Subdivider requests the Village provide water
by means of a connection with the adjoining municipal water mains
and it is understood and agreed the estimated cost of the water
service includes the Village's required payment for such connection
plus $300.00 per residential unit for future construction of a
village municipal trunk system. It is further agreed the esti-
mated cost of sewer laterals includes $300.00 per residential unit
for those vnits not previously assessed as an A, B or C unit as
defined by village resolution. The estimated cost shown in
Exhibit "A" does not include SAC charges levied by the Metropolitan
Sewer Board or municipal sewer house permit charges, nor water
permit or water meter costs.
8. In the event the Subdivider, his heirs, successors or
assigns violate any covenants and agreements herein contained,
the Village is hereby granted the right and privilege to declare
by resolution the entire sum covered by this agreement due and
payable and the Village (a) may immediately bring legal action
against the Subdivider to collect the sums covered by this agree-
ment, (b) immediately proceed with a special assessment of all
~ots benefited by the improvement, or (c) by resolution formally
call for the forefeiture of the cash deposit or letter of credit
and reimburse itself for the cost of the improvement from such
deposits and funds.
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9. The Subdivider agrees to pay the Village reasonable
attorney's fees and expenses to be fixed by the court in the
event that suit or "action be brought to enforce the terms of
this agreement.
10. The improvements listed in Exhibit "A" to be constructed
by the Village shall be made under a contract let by the Village
and constructed in accordance with plans and specifications
approved by the Village engineer and the council, and made under
and pursuant to the appropriate statutes of the State of Minnesota.
11. This agreement shall ,be binding upon and extend to the
heirs, representatives, assigns and successors of the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The parties have hereunto set their
hands and seals this day of
In the Presence of:
By
And
CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD
Its Mayor
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OUTLINE OF PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS
OF SUBDIVIDER INSTALLING HIS OWN
UTILITIES
1. Required filings with village clerk prior to approval
of final plat:
a. Detailed plans and specifications for construction
of lateral sewer to serve all lots in plat.
b. If municipal water is available and developer desires
to make use of same, detailed plans and specifications for
water laterals serving all lots shall be filed.
c. Detailed plans and specifications for grading and
bituminous surfacing of streets.
2. Engineer must be given sufficient time to review plans
and specifications and file report in writing which will confirm
plans and specifications meet the minimum requirements of the
village, and also file estimate of cost of construction.
3. Filing of plans for on site storm drainage system.
4. Pay to village in cash equal to the amount payable to the
village supplying the water.
5. Agree in writing to pay e~enses of the village incurred
for engineering and legal expenses in connection with the develop-
ment including inspection costs, plan checking, contracts, pro-
fessional consultation, and the like. Payment to be due monthly on
billing.
6. Pay in cash any sewer assessment charges which may be due
against the property in accordance with village policy.
7. Pay to the village in cash the required amount determined
by engineer as and for contribution to village water trunk fund and
overall storm drainage system fund.
8. Submit to village performance bond in the amount equal to
150% of the estimated cost of construction of lateral sewer, lateral
water if any, on site storm drainage, grading and bituminous, street
signs and lighting, and village professional and inspection expenses,
~hich performance bond will guarantee all work to be completed in
accordance with plans to satisfaction of village within three years
from date of approoal of final plat.
9. Agree no building permit to be requested until utilities
are constructed and serving the proposed structure.
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EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD ESTIMATED COST OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
BASED UPON THE FOLLOWING: ONE UNIT TO EQUAL ONE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION: TWO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES TO EQUAL TWO UNITS
WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION.
SUBDIVISION NAME
SUBDIVIDER
IMPROVEMENT SINGLE FAMILY DOUBLE FAMILY NO.OF SINGLE NO.OF DOUBLE ESTIMATED TOTAL
UNIT COST UNIT COST FAMILY UNITS FAMILY UNITS COST FOR ALL
UNITS IN
SUBDIVISION
1 . Sanitary Sewer Laterals
2. Water Laterals
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3. Storm Sewer --
Permanent and Temporary
Drainage
4. Grading
5. Replace Lot Corners
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6. Bituminous Surface
7. Street Lighting and
Street Signs
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OtrrLINB OF PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS
OF SUBDIVIDER INSTALLING HIS OWN
UTILITIES
1. Required filings with village clerk prior to approval
of final plat:
a. Detailed plans an~ specifications for construction
of, lateral sewer to serve all lots in plat.
b. If municipal water is available and developer desires
to make use of same, detailed plans and specifications for
water laterals serving all lots shall be filed.
c. Detailed plans and specifications for grading and
bituminous surfacing of streets.
2. Enginper must be given sufficient time to review plans
and specifications and file report in writing which will confirm
plans and specifications meet . 'lr> I!< , nimum requirements of the
Village, and also file estima+; " "'~t of construct! ">r:.
3. Fillnr of p1 ans for '1..' e storm drainage sys tern.
4. Pay to village in cas! . ~nl tG the amount payable to the
village supplying the ~Ater.
5. Agree in wri t i ng t,) pa'. pxppns! LJ f the '/lllai7e incurrfl'd
for engineerlnr. and legal exper:~.' 1n COl,' ..r' 10n with t:H" develop-
ment including inspection costs, l' .cr;r l' . (""ritrar~;,., pro-
fessional con8ul tation, and the . (, f-'~ ..' ,'r,' .. riue monthly on
billing.
6. Pay ~n cash any sewer ", ~r!'lI' charf" " whi ell may be due
against the property ir, IIccordan, ,. '" j ~;h, . 11 ap~ : ic': .
7. Pay to the v 1 : 'age in ,~8sh the requireq al1lC,lmt determined
by engineer as and for cnntribut~()n to v: llar,e water trunk fund and
overall storm drainage system fund.
8. Submit to village perfol~nce tond in 'hE' amount equal to
150" of the estimated cost of constructi on (f 1:" eral sewer, lateral
water if any, on site storm drainage, grading A~ct bituminous, street
signs and lighting, and village professional and inspection expenses,
~hich performance bond will guarantee all work to 'Qe completed in
accordance with plans to satisfaction of village within three years
~ from date of appr~ of final plat.
9. Agree no building permit to be requested until utilities
are constructed and serving the proposed structure.
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Village of Shorewood
HENNEPIN COUNTY
THOMAS E. HOllORAN, Mayor
ELSA I. WilTSEY, Village Clerk-Treas.
"ON MINNETONKA'S SOUTH SHORE"
PHONE (612) 474-3236
P. O. BOX 307, EXCELSIOR, MINN. 55331
March 28, 1914
To: Members of the Planning Commission
At the request of our Attorney, Frank Kelly, and the approval of Frank
Reese, a special meeting of the Shorewood Planning Commission is being
called for - THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1914 at the usual meeting place -
Minnewashta Elementary School.
There will be no agenda - merely a study meeting relative to the new
proposed SubdivisHm Ordinance and the procedures to be followed in the
enforcement of the newly adopted Zoning Ordinance.
Copies of the letter from Mr. Kelly addressed to me as well as copies of
the "Proposed Ordinance" were sent to all the members last week. Might I
suggest that the ordinance be studied to be prepared to make your recommendation.
Those recommendations made by the Planning Commission can than be taken into
consideration by the Council in their discussion of the ordinance at their
next meeting of April 8, 1914.
I would appreciate very much if you would notify this office by Tuesday,
April 2nd if you will be in attendance. To be effective there should be
at least a 5-member representation for this meeting.
zz:
Elsa Wiltsey, Clerk
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KELLY AND LARSON
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
351 SECOND STREET
WILLIAM F. KELLY
GARY LARSON
GLENN FROBERG
JOHN C. SANDERS
EXCELSIOR, MINNESOTA 55331
AREA CODE 612
474-5977
March 20, 1974
Mrs. Elsa Wiltsey
Shorewood Village Office
20630 Manor Road
Excelsior, Minnesota 55331
Dear Elsa:
I am enclosing five copies of a draft of a proposed new subdivision
ordinance for Shorewood. This is the ordinance which we reviewed
in your office. Would you forward a copy to the members of the
council for their consideration.
To facilitate their study of the ordinance, the following is a
brief outline of the changes from our present subdivision ordinance.
(1) Page 2. Subdivision has been rewritten to require filing with
the villag~ clerk of a dimensional map prior to approval of
subdivisio~~ a division of land into three lots or less.
Prior approval of the planning commission has been eliminated.
(2) Page 4. Preliminary Plat Procedure. Six copies are to be
filed together with a cash fee of $150 plus $5 for each lot.
This brings the cost offtling plats in line with the charge
for rezoning and PURD's.
(3) The initial hearing is to be held before the planning commission
but not earlier than 20 days after filing with the clerk and
only after a preliminary plat has been filed which contains all
required data. Additional time is to give the planning commission
an opportunity to study the proposal prior to the hearing. All
costs involving the plat is paid by the village out of the cash
fee paid by the subdivider.
(4) Page 4. The engineer to submit his report to the planning
commission prior to the hearing on the preliminary plat on the
question of feasibility of street location and construction as
well as the feasibility of serving the lots by municipal sewer
and municipal or community water, together with recommendation
on street drainage problems.
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Mrs. Elsa Wiltsey
March 20, 1974
Page 2.
(5)
Page 4. Planning Commission to conduct a hearing and make
a written report within 30 days after the hearing. Function
of the planning commission reviewing the preliminary plat is
to determine:
a. If plat conforms to design standards.
b. Feasibility of serving lots with municipal utilities.
c. Recommendation of a method by which such utilities
could be financed and constructed.
(6) Page 5. Council to consider and act on preliminary plat within
90 days of filing report by planning commission. Approval of
preliminary plat by council shall include election by council
of method of financing and constructing municipal utilities,
as well as approval of requested variances.
(7) Page 6. Preliminary plat shall disclose area in plat which
has been previously designated as wetlands.
(8) Page 7. Final plat procedure shall include, at the time the
plat is filed and before the council makes its decision on
same, filing of all required documents calling for construction
and means of financing municipal utilities, together with the
required cash escrow agreement and/or performance and cost bond.
(9)
Page 7. Council to act on final plat
plat documents filed with the clerk.
is void unless plat is filed with the
30 days from date of approval.
(10) Page 8. Additional data required to be filed with clerk as
part of final plat to include approval of plat by Minnehaha
Watershed District or a statement from the District stating
that they have no interest in the plat.
60 days from time final
Approval of final plat
Register of Deeds within
(11) Page 9. Minimum width of right-of-way for public streets to
be 40 feet. This is a change from 50 feet. Maximum length
of cul-de-sacs lengthened to 1,000 feet, a change from 500.
(12) Page 10. Private streets to be allowed upon the council
specifically approving the same by 4/5th's vote and further
providing that the council approve all plans for public
utilities which would be laid in the streets, together with
method of construction and payment for same.
(13) Page 10: Width of easements for construction of utilities
increased to 20 feet.
(14) Page 10. Maximum length of blocks increased to 1500 feet
from 1200 feet.
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Mrs. Elsa Wiltsey
March 20, 1974
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(15) Page 11. Lots to abut on a publicly dedicated street or
approved private street; minimum lot size to be in accor-
dance with the Shorewood zoning ordinance for the area. In
computing minimum lot square footage, no portion of the
adjacent public or private street shall be used in computing
lot size. The width, length and debth of lots to be in accor-
dance with the Shorewood zoning ordinance, as well as side lot
lines. Undivided lots created as a result of cluster housing
to carry required easements to the village for open space.
(16) Page 12. Subdivisions shall be required to meet provisions of
Shorewood zoning ordinance, wetlands ordinance, and various
plans of the village including traffic, utilities and storm
drainage plan.
(17) Page 12. Not only would $150 per lot be required as a contri-
bution to the park fund, but also in those instanc.es where more
than one living unit is constructed on one lot $150 for each
such living unit shall be contributed to the park fund. This
is to provide for equal contributions in instances where multiple
units are constructed on one lot.
(18) Page 12. The minimum width of a finished road surface reduced
from 30 to 24 feet.
(19) Page 13. In subdivisions served by community or municipal
water, concrete curb and gutter to be installed on each side
of the finished surface of the streets and the width of the
street to have a minimum width of 30 feet.
(20) Page 14. Utility Improvements. All lots shall be served by a
municipal sewer system. All lots shall be served, where available,
by municipal water system or, where practical and on approval
of the village engineer, by a community water system, or if a
municipal or community water system is not available, individual
water systems.
(21) Page 14. Drainage facilities and easements to be provided for
drainage of surface waters in accordance with the storm drainage
plan adopted by the council.
(22) Page 15. Financing. Before a final plan is approved by the
council, the council shall elect a means by which the required
improvements shall be installed and financed. Standards in
making its election are set forth in the ordinance and generally
consider the complexity of the construction, effect of the
construction upon existing municipal services, effect of the
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Mrs. Elsa Wiltsey
March 20, 1974
Page 4.
construction on owners of land other than the subdivider,
the number of lots to be served and the potential number of
owners of property who will be benefited by the improvement.
(23) Page 15. The two elections are as follows:
a. The village may elect to install the required improvements
under the terms of a cash escrow agreement (generally this
would be a letter of credit rather than actual dollars set
aside), the amount to equal 1i times the village engineer's
estimated cost of the improvement. Terms of the agreement
to provide that the village install the improvements within
three years from date of approval of the plat and within
that period the subdivider will pay all costs of the improve-
ments and if not so paid, the village to claim the amount
held under the escrow agreement and apply the same to the
cost of the improvement; or
b. The village may elect to allow the subdivider to pay the
cost of the special improvements in the subdivision and
install the same by means of private contract in accor-
dance with approved plans and specifications. Before the
final plat is approved, the subdivider to submit a perfor-
mance bond or cash escrow agreement satisfactory to the
council in the amount of 1! times the engineer's estimate
of the cost of the improvements. Terms of the bond or
agreement to be such to assure that the construction will
be completed within the required three year period in
accordance with approved plans and specifications, and all
costs of the improvements be paid by the subdivider and if
not, the bond or escrow money will be available for claims
by the contractor and village.
c. Under either election, the subdivider is required to pay
the subdivision's share of cost of trunk facilities
including water, sewer and storm drainage, as well as the
village's cost for professional consultation and review of
plans, specifications and inspections.
(24) Page 16. Variances and exceptions. In cases where the sub-
divider requires variances from the terms of the subdivision
ordinance, the subdivider is to be required to file a written
request for such variance. It may be granted by the council
by a 4/5th's affirmative vote after holding a hearing on the
variance. The hearing may be held in conjunction with the
council's consideration of the preliminary plat. This is an
important public hearing in that the effect of granting the
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Mrs. Elsa Wiltsey
March 20, 1974
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variance will no doubt result in a variance under the zoning
ordinance. This hearing would be in addition to the hearing
held by the planning commission.
It is not proposed that this draft be the final draft of the ordinance,
but it does point up some important questions for the council to con-
sider. Such as (1) Will Shorewood approve private streets? (2) What
should be the minimum width of the improved surface of private and
public streets? (3) Should the square footage of streets be included
in computing the minimum size of lots? (4) Should concrete curbs
and gutters be installed? (5) Should multiple units contribute to
the park fund in the same manner as single family housing? (6) How
should future municipal utilities be extended? Should the contractor
have the right to install them under private contract or should the
village construct its own municipal utilities? (7) What method
should be devised to insure all future utilities which are constructed,
if done by the contractor, are paid for or that money is available
to pay the same? (8) Should the village, in light of its present
undertaking of developing a drainage plan and the recurring requests
for community water, consider the advisability of setting up special
fund into which all new subdivisions would contribute to and pay for
. its share of the trunk systems which some day will serve the addition?
In accordance with the mayor's request, I am forwarding copies of the
ordinance draft and this letter for distribution to the planning
commission.
Sincerely yours,
WFK:sh
Enclosures
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INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPERS
OF PROPERTY IN SHOREWOOD
Shorewood has a Comprehensive Subdivision Ordinance, which
spells out the requirements to be followed in order to subdivide
property. The ordinance is undergoing consideration for possible
revision, but until such time as a revision is adopted, the sub-
divider should acquaint himself with the existing ordinances
which contain the following requirements in order to subdivide
real estate:
1. A hearing on the preliminary plat will be held by
the Planning Commission.
2. However, before such a hearing will be called, the
following is required of the subdivider:
a. File with Clerk 4 copies of preliminary plat
and cash fee of $15.00 plus $1.00 for each
lot in the proposed subdivision.
b. Data required on preliminary plat as follows:
(1) Scale 1" to 100'
(2) Proposed name
(3) Location
(4) Names and addresses of owner, subdivider,
surveyor and designer, together with state-
ment by subdivider that he has area under
ownership or control.
(5) Additional information such as graphic
scale, North point and date of preparation.
(6) Existing conditions of tract and surrounding
area to a distance of 100 feet as follows:
Boundary line, non-residential zoning dis-
tricts, acreage of proposed subdivision,
platted streets, easements, etc.
(7) Location of boundary lines and ownership of
adjoining unsubdivided land; also location of
permanent buildings on property, sewer, water
mains, culverts and underground facilities
including gas lines.
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(8) Topography showing lakes, water courses,
marsh area and contours at intervals of
no more than two feet, not more than 100
feet apart, wooded areas and area included
in Shorewood wetlands.
(9) Plat design features to include layout and
name of proposed streets, right-of-way and
blacktop widths, dimensions, and square
footage of all proposed lots, as well as
areas other than streets, pedestrian ways,
and areas intended to be dedicated or re-
served for public use or subjected to non-
development covenants.
(10) Proposed use of all parcels and a specific
statement of any requests for variances
necessary under the Shorewood zoning
ordinance.
(11) Number of all lots consecutively clock-
wise. Each plat to have at least one block.
Subdividers should acquaint themselves with the Shorewood Zoning
Ordinance as to requirements of lot sizes, set backs, side yard
and other zoning regulations.
Upon completion of the hearing or hearings the Planning Com-
mission will file its report with the Council; the Council
will consider the report at the first meeting in the month
following the completion of hearings by the Planning Commission.
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CITY OF
"VILLAGE OF SHOREwOOD"
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PROMOTING ORDERLY AND SYSTEMATIC
PLANNING OF SUBDIVISIONS IN THE
CITY OF "VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD",
MINNESOTA
The Village Council of the City of "Village of Shorewood" do ordain:
SECTION I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Short Title
This ordinance shall be known as"City of 'Village of Shorewood'
Subdivision Ordinance".
B. Purpose
Each new subdivision becomes a permanent unit in the basic
physicial structure of the future community, a unit to which
the future community will of necessity be forced to adhere.
Piecemeal planning of such subdivisions, without correlation
to thecommunity's plans and planning standards, will bring a
disastrous, disconnected patchwork of plats and poor circu-
lation of traffic. In order that new subdivisions will
contribute toward an attractive, orderly, stable and whole-
some community environment, adequate municipal services, and
safe streets, all subdivisions hereafter platted within the
Village shall fully comply with the regulations hereinafter
set forth in this ordinance.
C. Interpretation
In their interpretation and application the provlslons of
this ordinance shall be the minimum requirements adopted
for the protection of the public health, safety and general
welfare.
D. Scope
Except in the case of resubdivision, this ordinance shall not
apply to any lot or lots forming a part of a subdivision
recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, or Registrar
of Titles prior to the effective date of this ordinance. Nor
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is it intended by this ordinance to repeal, abrogate, annul
or in any way impair or interfere with existing provision
of other laws or ordinances except those specifically re-
pealed by, or in conflict with, this ordinance, or with
private restrictions placed upon property by deed,
covenant or other private agreement, or with restrictive
covenants running with the land to which the Village is a
party. Where this ordinance imposes a greater restriction
upon land than is imposed or required by such existing
provisions of law, ordinance, contract or deed, the pro-
visions of this ordinance shall control.
SECTION II. DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Ordinance, certain words and terms
used herein are defined as follows and shall have these meanings
unless it shall be apparent from the context that different .
meanings are intended:
VILLAGE PLAN This includes all plans of the Village Councilor
Planning Commission for land use, sanitary sewer, municipal
water, storm drainage, transportation facilities, and other
community facilities.
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SUBDIVIDER Any person commencing proceedings under this ordinance
to effect a subdivision of land hereunder for himself or for
another.
SUBDIVISION The division of a parcel of land into two or more
lots or parcels, for the purpose of transfer of ownership
or of building developments. The term includes re-subdivi-
sion and, when appropriate to the context shall relate to the
process of subdividing or to the land subdivided; except
that, upon the approval by the Village Council, nothing in
this ordinance shall effect, limit, or apply in the case where
one lot is divided into two or three lots or parcels of land,
the size of which subdivided lots or parcels of land conform
to the Village's minimum requirements of the Shorewood Zoning
Ordinance and also abut upon a public street. However, a
dimensional map of such a division shall be filed with the
Village Clerk before the division is made or approved by
Council.
PRELIMINARY PLAT The preliminary map, drawing or chart indicat-
ing the proposed layout of the subdivision to be submitted
to the Planning Commission and Council for their consideration,
including required data.
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FINAL PLAT The final map, drawing, or chart on which the sub-
divider's plan of subdivision is presented to the Village
Council for approval and which, if approved, will be submitted
to the County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles.
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BLOCK A parcel of land containing one or more lots and bounded
on one or more sides by a street.
LOT A parcel of land in a subdivision or plat of land, separated
from other parcels or portions by descriptions as on a sub-
division or by metes and bounds, for the purpose of sales or
lease or separate use thereof.
STREET A way for vehicular traffic, whether designated as a
street, highway, thoroughfare, parkway, throughway, road,
avenue, lane, place or however otherwise designated.
STREET WIDTH The shortest distance between the lines delineating
the right-of-way of a street.
THOROUGHFARE A fast or heavy traffic street of considerable
continuity and used primarily as a traffic artery for inter~
communication among large areas.
COLLECTOR STREET A street that carries traffic from minor
streets to thoroughfares. It includes the principal entrance
streets of a residential development and principal streets
for circulation within such development.
MINOR STREET A street of limited continuity used primarily for
access to the abutting properties and the local needs of a
r'.eighborhood.
MARGINAL ACCESS STREET A service drive or minor street that is
parallel and adjacent to a thoroughfare and which provides
access to abutting properties and protection from through
traffic.
CUL-DE-SAC A minor street with only one outlet.
EASEMENT A grant by an owner of land for the specific use of
said by the public generally, or to a person or persons.
ENGINEER The person or persons, individual or corporate, designa-
ted from time to time by the Village Council as the Village
Engineer.
PERSON Any individual, firm, association, syndicate or partner-
ship, corporation, trust, or any other legal entity.
OWNER Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, co-partner-
ship, corporation, trust or any other legal entity having
sufficient proprietary interest in the land sought to be sub-
divided to commence and maintain proceeding to subdivide the
same under this ordinance.
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FRONT SET BACK AREA The area between the street right-of-way line
and a line located ~ feet back from said right-of-way line,
except lakeshore pr8perty where the lake shall be the front of
the lot and minimum setback determined by the Shorewood Zoning
Ordinance.
SECTION III. PRELIMINARY PLAT
A. Procedure
I. The subdivider shall submit to the Village Clerk:
a) Six copies of the preliminary plat.
b) A cash fee of $150 plus five dollars for each
lot. This fee will be used for the expenses
of the Village in connection with approval or
disapproval of said preliminary plat.
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2. The Village Clerk shall then, but only after determining
the preliminary plat contains all required data as set
forth in this ordinance:
a) Set a public hearing before the Planning
Commission on the preliminary plat, which
shall be held at the next regular meeting
of the Planning Commission, but not earlier
than~O days after submission, of the pre-
liminary plat. Notice of said hearing shall
be published in the official Village newspaper
at least seven days prior to the hearing. The
newspaper notice shall include an easily under-
stood description of the area to be subdivided.
b) Refer one copy of the preliminary plat to the
Planning Commission and one copy to the Village
Engineer.
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3. The Village Engineer shall submit his report to the Plan-
ning Co~~ission on or before the hearing on the preliminary
plat. This report shall be on the feasibility of street
location and construction, and on the feasibility of serving
the lots by utilities including municipal sewer and muni-
cipal or community water, together with recommendation on
storm drainage problems which might be encountered.
4. The Planning Commission shall conduct the hearing on the
preliminary plat and shall make its report within 30 days
after such hearing. The primary function of the Planning
Commission in reviewing a preliminary plat is to determine
whether such plat conforms to the design standards set forth
in the ordinance and the feasibility of serving the lots with
municipal utilities as well as recommending a method by which
such utilities might be financed in accordance with terms of
this ordinance. The Planning Commission may approve a pre-
liminary plat subject to certain revisions and recommendations
to the Council, and may delegate its staff or one of its mem-
bers to see that further revisions and recommendations as
determined by the Planning Commission are carried out.
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4. The Council shall act on the preliminary plat within 90
days of the date of the report of the Planning Commission.
If the report of the Planning Commission has not been filed
with the Village Clerk within 30 days after the hearing on
the preliminary plat, the Council may act without such report.
Approval of the preliminary plat by the Council is tenta-
tive only. It, however, shall include
a) The election by the Council of the method of
financing and constructing of the required public
improvements.
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b) Approval or disapproval of any variances requested
by the subdivider.
If the preliminary plat is not approved by the Council,
the reasons for such action shall be recorded in the proceed-
ings of the Council and transmitted to the applicant.
B. Data Required for Preliminary Plat
1. Scale: 1 inch to 100 feet, if possible.
Otherwise, 1 inch to 50 feet or 200 feet.
2. Identification and Description:
a) Proposed name of subdivision. The subdivider
shall indicate that the proposed name does not
duplicate or resemble in pronounciation the
name of any plat theretofore recorded.
b) Location by section, town, range or by other
legal description.
c) Names and addresses of the owner, subdivider,
surveyor and designer of the plan. The sub-
divider shall submit a statement that he has
the area being subdivided under ownership or
control.
d) Graphic scale.
e) North-Point.
f) Date of preparation.
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3. Existing conditions in tract and in surrounding area to
a distance of 100 feet:
a) Boundary line of proposed subdivision, clearly
indicated.
b) Any non-residential zoning districts.
c) Total approximate acreage of proposed sub-
division.
d) Platted streets, railroad right-of-way and
utility easements.
e) [ Boundary lines and ownership of adjoining
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h)
Sewers, water mains, culverts or other under-
ground facilities.
Topography, showing lakes, watercourses, marsh
areas, and contours at vertical intervals of
not more than two feet, except that contour
lines shall be no more than one hundred feet
apart. Contour lines shall be shown by means
of dashed lines on the preliminary plat.
Wooded areas.
Area in plat which has been designated by the
Village as wetlands.
Other information such as soil tests requested
by the Village Engineer.
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Subdivision Design Features:
a) Layout of proposed streets and designation of
whether street is proposed as a public or private
street, showing right-of-way widths and names of
streets. The name of any street heretofore used
in the Village or its environs shall not be used,
unless the proposed street is an extension of an
already named street, in which event the name shall /
be used. The street layout shall include all con- /
tiguous land owned or controlled by the subdivider. /
b) Location and widths of proposed pedestrian ways
and utility easements.
c) Layout, numbers, dimensions and square footage
of lots.
d) Areas, other than streets, pedestrian ways and
utility easements, intended to be dedicated or
reserved for public use, including the size of
such area or areas in acres.
e) Proposed use of all parcels, and if zoning change
is contemplated, proposed rezoning.
f) All plats shall have all lots consecutively
numbered clockwise in each block and shall
contain at least one or more blocks which
shall also be consecutively numbered.
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SECTION IV. FINAL PLAT
A. Procedure
1. Unless an extension of time is requested by the subdivider
and granted by the Council, the subdivider shall within six
months following approval of the preliminary plat, submit to
the clerk:
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a) Six copies of the Final Plat. This Final Plat
shall incorporate all changes required by the
Council. Otherwise it shall conform to the
preliminary plat. The Final Plat may constitute
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only that portion of the preliminary plat which
the subdivider proposes to record and develop
at the time. If the Final Plat is not submitted
within six months, the approval of the prelimin-
ary plat shall be considered void.
An up-to-date certified abstract of title,
registered property report or such other evidence
as the Village Attorney may require showing title
or control in the applicant.
2. The Clerk shall refer copies of the Final Plat to the
Engineer and utility companies. The Clerk shall refer such
abstract of title, registered property report or such other
evidence of title to the Village Attorney for his examination
and report.
3. The reports of the Village Attorney and Village Engineer
shall be submitted to the Council within 20 days after filing
of the Final Plat. The Village Engineer shall state whether
the Final Plat and the proposed improvements conform to the
engineering standards and specifications established in this
ordinance.
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4. The subdivider shall pay the fees of the Village Engineer
and the Village Attorney for their services and reports in
connection with the Final Plat including documents required
to provide for construction and financing of public improve-
ments.
5. Accompanying the Final Plat shall be all required documents
setting forth means of financing public utility improvements
servicing the lots, together with required cash escrow and/or
performance bond as provided for in this ordinance.
6. The Council shall act on the Final Plat within 60 days of
the date on which it was filed with the Clerk. No Final Plat
will be approved that:
a) Does not conform to the preliminary plat.
b) Does not meet the design standards and engineer-
ing specifications set forth in this ordinance.
c) Does not have filed with it required documents
calling for means to finance the public improvements
as well as other required data.
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7. If the Final Plat is approved by the Council, the sub-
divider shall record it with the County Register of Deeds or r
Registrar of Titles within 30 days after the date of approval; ~~
otherwise the approval shall be considered void.
8. The subdivider shall, immediately upon recording, furnish
the Clerk with two prints of the Final Plat showing evidence
of the recording.
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. B. Data Required
I. Detailed plans and specifications for construction of public
utilities including sanitary sewer, municipal and/or community
water or on-site water supply, drainage and flood control plans--
all approved by the Village Engineer.
2. Performance bond and/or cash escrow agreement as provided for
in ordinance.
3. Evidence that ground water control is at least 10 feet below
level of finished grades or plan for solving ground water
problems.
4. Approval of plat by Minnehaha Watershed District or statement
from the District indicating that it has no interest in the plat.
5. Any supplementary engineering data required by the Village
Engineer.
6. Data required under regulation of County Surveyor--accurate
angular and lineal dimensions for all lines, angles, and cur-
vatures used to describe boundaries, streets, easements, areas
to be reserved for public use, and other important features.
Dimensions of lot lines shall be shown in feet and hundredths.
7. When lots are located on a curve or when side lot lines
are at angles other than 90 degrees, the width of the building
setback line shall be shown.
8. An identification system for all lots and blocks.
9. True angles and distances tied to the nearest established
street lines or official monuments (not less than three) which
shall be accurately described in the plat.
10. Village, county, or section lines accurately tied to the
lines of the subdivision by distances and angles.
II. Complete curve data, including radii, internal angles,
points and curvatures, tangent bearings, and lengths of all
arcs.
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12. Accurate location of all monuments.
13. Certification by a registered land surveyor to the effect
that the plat represents a survey made by him and that monu-
ments and markers shown thereon exist as located and that all
dimensional and geodetic details are correct.
14. Notarized certification by Owner, and by any mortgage
holder of record, of the adoption of the plat and the dedication
of streets and other public areas.
15. Certifications showing that all
property to be subdivided have been
16. Form for approval: Approved by
Shorewood" this day of
taxes currently due on the
paid in full.
the City of "Village of
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A. Streets
1. General Design. The design of all streets shall be con-
sidered in their relation to: public safety; existing and
planned streets; efficient circulation of traffic; topo-
graphical conditions; runoff of storm water; and proposed
uses of the land to be served by such streets.
The arrangement of streets in new subdivision shall make
provision for the appropriate continuation of existing streets
in adjoining areas.
Where adjoining areas are not subdivided, the arrangement
of streets in new subdivisions shall make provision for the
proper projection of streets.
When a new subdivision adjoins unsubdivided land sus-
ceptible to being divided, then the new streets shall be
carried to the boundaries of such unsubdivided land.
2. Width. All right-of-way widths shall be a minimum of 50
feet except where a wider minimum width is shown on the Village
Plan.
3. Reverse Curves. Tangents of at least 50 feet in length
shall be introduced between reverse curves on collector streets.
4. Street Grades. All center line gradients shall be at least
0.3 percent, and shall not exceed the following 6 percent.
5. Minor Streets. Minor streets shall be so aligned that their
use by through traffic will be discouraged.
6. Street Jogs. Street jogs with centerline offsets of less
than 125 feet shall be avoided.
7. Safe Intersections. It must be evidenced that all street
intersections and confluences encourage safe and efficient
traffic flow.
8. Alleys. Alleys are not permitted in residential areas.
9. Cul-de-Sacs. Maximum length cul-de-sac streets shall be
1000 feet measured along the centerline from the intersection
of origin to end of right-of-way. Each cul-de-sac shall be
provided at the closed end with a turn-around having an out-
side roadway diameter of at least 100 feet, and a street
property line diameter at least 120 feet.
10. Half-Streets. Half streets shall be prohibited, except
where essential to the reasonable development of the sub-
division and adjoining unsubdivided areas.
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11. Reserve Strips. Reserve strips controlling access to
streets shall be prohibited except under conditions approved
by the Council.
12. Private Streets. No new private streets shall be approved
except by 4/5 vote of the Council and public improvements shall
be approved for private streets which may be created only upon
specific approval by the Council of all plans for public utili-
ties which will be laid in such streets and filing with the
Council of a bond in the amount of 150% of the estimated cost
of construction and inspection of the construction of such
utilities.
13. Hardship to Owners of Adjoining Property Avoided. The
street arrangements shall not be such as to cause hardship to
owners of adjoining property in platting their own land and
providing convenient access to it.
14. Street Interval. In general, provisions shall be made at
intervals not exceeding one-half mile for through streets
(streets running through the subdivision in a fairly direct
manner) .
15. Intersections. In general, streets shall intersect at
right angles.
16. Corners. Property lines at residential street corners
shall be rounded on a radius of not less than 10 feet and curb
line on a radius of not less than 20 feet.
B. Easements.
1. utilities. Easements at least 20 feet wide, centered on
rear and other lot lines, shall be provided for utilities,
where necessary. They shall have continuity of alignment from
block to block. At deflection points, easements for pole-line
anchors shall be provided where necessary.
2. Drainage. Where a subdivision is traversed. by a water
course, there shall be provided a drainage way, channel or
drainage right-of-way conforming substantially with the lines
of such water course, together with such further width or con-
struction of both, as will be adequate for storm water run-off.
C. Blocks
1. Length. Block lengths shall not exceed 1500 feet and, if
possible, should not be less than 500 feet in length.
2. Arrangement. A block shall be so designated as to provide
two tiers of lots, unless it adjoins a railroad or limited
access highway and unless topographic conditions necessitate
a single tier of lots.
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3. Pedestrian Ways. In blocks over 1200 feet long, a pedes-
trian way or easement may be required in locations deemed
necessary to public health, convenience and necessity. Such
an easement shall not be less than 15 feet in width.
D.
Lots
1. All lots shall abut on a publicly dedicated street or
approved private street.
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2. All lots shall be the minimum size provided in the Shorewood
Zoning Ordinance for the area; to eliminate any doubt as to the
interpretation of lot size, it is hereby specifically stated that
the required minimum lot square footage shall not include any
portion of an adjacent public or private street. No lots less,
than the minimum square footage provided by the Shorewood Zoning
Ordinance for the area involved shall be authorized by this ord-
inance except upon the granting of a variance in accordance with
the terms of Section VIII, Paragraph A~
3. Width and Depth. All lots shall be the minimum width and
depth in accordance with the requirements of the Shorewood Zoning
Ordinance.
4. Side Lot Lines. Side lot lines of platted lots shall be in
accordance with requirements of the Shorewood Zoning Ordinance.
5. Water Courses. Lots abutting upon a water course, drainage
way, channel, stream, or have within it lands designated as
wetlands as provided by Shorewood Ordinances shall have additional
depth or width as required by ordinance to assure house sites that
are not subject to flooding.
6. Features. In the subdividing of any land, due regard shall be
shown for all natural features, such as tree growth, water courses,
wetland exclusions, historic spots, or similar conditions, which
if preserved will add attractiveness and stability to the proposed
development.
7. Undeveloped Lots. Undeveloped lots created when cluster
housing is used shall carry covenants in favor of the Village of
Shorewood granting the Village perpetual easements for open space
on such land so as to guarantee the same will never be developed
or used for building of structures of any kind.
8. Lots Along Thoroughfares. In new subdivisions there shall be
no direct vehicular access from residential lots to a major
thoroughfare. Residential lots shall be separated from major
thoroughfares and railroad rights-of-way by a 25 foot buffer
strip, which may be in the form of added depth or width of lots
backing on or siding on a thoroughfare or railroad right-of-way.
A screen planting easement shall be granted to the Village and
shown upon the plat for the 25 foot buffer strip, if it adjoins
a major thoroughfare.
9. Lot Remnants. Remnants of land below minimum lot size, except
in instances of cluster zoning, shall be added to adjacent lots
rather than remaining as unusable parcels. Outlots may be used if
they carry with it an easement in favor of the Village for open
space to guarantee that the same will not be developed.
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E. General
1. PURD. All subdivisions designed as a PURD shall meet
the requirements of the Shorewood Zoning Ordinance as well as
the requirements of this ordinance relative to roads and con-
struction of utilities to serve the subdivision.
2. Other Shorewood Ordinances. All proposed subdivisions of
all types shall in all respects conform to the Shorewood
Wetlands Ordinance, Shorewood Zoning Ordinance, and Shorewood
plans including street traffic plan, utility plan, and storm t
drainage plan.
SECTION VI. PUBLIC LAND
Because a new subdivision creates a need for parks and play-
grounds, as well as for streets, 8% of the total area of each new
subdivision or its equivalent shall be dedicated for such uses.
Such area must be suitable for parks and playgrounds and shall
conform to the Village Plan for parks and playgrounds within the
Village. The subdivider should have the option, in lieu of
dedicating area for parks and playgrounds, to pay into the Village
Park Fund a sum of money equal to 8% of the value of the raw land
contained in the proposed subdivision, and the value of the raw
land contained in the proposed subdivision shall be determined by
the Village Assessor; or, as an alternative, the subdivider may
pay into the Village Park Fund $150.00 for each lot if the lot is
a single family lot, or $150.00 for each living unit authorized
to be built under the plat if the plat contains lots other than
single family units.
SECTION VII. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
Before the Council approves a Final Plat, the subdivider shall
give satisfactory assurance that he will provide the following
improvements:
A. Monuments
Monuments shall be placed at all black corners, angle points,
points of curves in streets and at immediate points as shown
on the Final Plat and as required by the Engineer. Pipes or
steel rods shall be placed at the corners of each lot and at
each intersection of street centerlines. All U. S., state,
county or other official bench-marks, monuments or triangula-
tion stations in or adjacent to the property shall be preserved
in precise position.
B. Streets. The minimum requirement for constructing streets,
both public and private, shall be as follows:
1. Grading. All streets shall be graded for the full
width of the right-of-way and in such manner as to provide
a minimum finished surfaced width of 24 feet. All streets
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shall be undercut below the established grade for the
width of the finished surface to a depth adequate to
accomodate the sub-base, base, and bituminous surfacing.
2.
Subgrade. The subgrade of the streets shall be so con-
structed as to satisfactorily sustain the street in a
stable condition. Any unsuitable or unstable materials
shall be removed.
3.
Sub-base and Base. All streets shall be constructed
having a gravel sub-base of six inch minimum thickness
using gravel conforming to M.R.D. Spec. 3138, Class 4,
and a gravel base of three inch minimum thickness using
gravel conforming to M.R.D. Spec. No. 3138, Class 5. The
total minimum thickness of the sub-base and base as
mentioned above, are applicable to the A-6 subgrade soil
group. For other soil groups the following factors shall
be employed to determine the total minimum thickness of
the sub-base and base. Adjustment of the total thickness
shall be made in the sub-base only and the three inch
minimum thickness of the base shall not be decreased.
Subgrade Soil Group Factor
A-2 ....................... 75%
A- 3 ....................... 50%
A-4 ....................... 125%
A-5 ....................... 130%
A-7-6..................... 130%
A- 7 - 5 ..................... 120%
Soil Group classifications are in accordance with A.A.S.R.O.
designations: M145-49.
4. Bituminous Surfacing. All streets shall be surfaced with
a plant-mixed machine laid bituminous material having a
minimum thiQkness of Ii" conforming to M-nnesota Righway
Department Specification No. 2341. An integrant curb
being 4" in height shall be made or hand formed on each
side of the bituminous mat.
5. Seal Coat. A bituminous seal coat shall be applied to the
finished bituminous surface after the installation of curb-
ing. The seal coat shall be constructed in accordance with
the requirements of M.R.D. Spec. No. 2356. The types and
grades of materials and rate of application of the same
shall be as specified by the Engineer.
6. Drainage. Provisions shall be made for the proper drainage
of all streets through the installation of adequately
designed culverts,storm sewers, etc., and the installation
thereof shall be considered part of the essential street
construction requirements.
7. Curb and Gutter. In subdivisions served with community
or municipal water, concrete curb and gutter shall be
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installed on the side of the finished surface of the
streets; in instances where water and concrete curb and
gutter are installed, the width of the street shall be a
minimum of 30 feet.
8.
Boulevards. The boulevards (area between the backs of the
curbs and property line) shall be uniformly finished to
match the top of the rolled curb and sodded or seeded to
present a pleasing finished appearance.
9.
Driveways. All that portion of the .boulevard designated
driveway shall be surfaced with plant-mixed machine laid
bituminous material having a minimum thickness of I!"
conforming to Minnesota Highway Department Specification
No. 2341 on a 4" gravel base. Concrete specifications
approved by the Village Engineer may also be used for
such driveway surfacing at the owner's risk. Should it
subsequently become necessary to repair or replace such
concrete surfacing in whole or in part, the owner or
o\~ers of property serviced by such concrete driveway
shall pay all costs of such repair or replacement.
C. Utility Improvements
1. Sewer System
(a) Municipal sewer facilities shall be provided for all
proposed subdivisions and all lots within such sub-
division shall be served by the municipal sewer
system.
2. Water System
(a) vlhere available municipal water facilities shall be
provided for the subdivision.
(b) Where practicable, and only on the approval of the
Village Engineer, and if municipal water facilities
are not available, a community water system shall be
provided.
(c) When municipal and/or community water facilities
are not available, individual water systems shall be
provided.
D. 1. Drainage Facilities. Such facilities and easements shall
be installed as will adequately provide for the drainage
of surface waters, all in accordance with the storm
drainage plan adopted by the Village Council.
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E.
Street Name Signs
There shall be placed at all intersections within the sub-
division street name signs; the cost of these signs, in-
cluding installation, shall be paid by the developer.
F. Financing
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Before a Final Plat is approved by the Council, the Village
shall select a means by which the required improvement shall
be installed and financed in accordance with procedure pro-
vided in sub-paragraphs I and 2 hereunder. In making its
selection as to the means of financing, the Council shall
consider
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(a) The number of lots to be served
(b) The potential owners of land tbbe involved in the
proposed utility improvement
(c) The complexity of the construction
(d) The effect of the utility construction upon the existing
municipal services
(e) The effect of the construction of the utilities upon
land owners other than the subdivider.
1. The Village may elect to install any or all of the required
improvements under the terms of a cash eSf~ow agreement. In
such case the required cash escrow agreement-Shall be equal
to one and one-quarter times the Village Engineer's estimated
cost of such improvements. The terms of the escrow agreement
shall provide that the Village will install the on-site public
utility improvements within three years from the date of
approval of the plat, and within said. period the subdivider
will pay for all costs of said improvements. If the cost of
the improvements has not been paid by the subdivider within
the three year period, the contract shall provide that the
Village may claim all amounts held under the escrow agreement
and apply same to the cost of the required improvements. Any
balance remaining after such improvements have been made and
paid for hereunder shall be returned to the subdivider. In
the event insufficient cash is held in escrow to pay for the
improvements, special assessments shall be levied for the
purpose of paying for the same. Council shall have the
privilege of extending the three year period available for
construction of improvements.
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2.
The Village may elect to allow and permit the sub-
divider to pay for the cost of all special improvements
required in the subdivision and to install the same by
means of private contract in accordance with the speci-
fications approved by the Village Engineer. In such
case, before the Final Plat is approved by the Council,
the subdivider shall submit a performance bond or cash
escrow agreement satisfactory to the Village Council in
the amount of l~ times the Engineer's estimated cost of
required improvements so as to assure that the cost of
all improvements will in fact be paid and to guarantee
completion of the construction of the improvements within
three years from the date of approval of the Final Plat;
all lots in the subdivision shall be served by the
required improvements.
3.
Under either election the subdivider shall payor
guarantee payment of the subdivision's share of the
cost of trunk facilities, including municipal water and
municipal sewer and storm drainage which are or will be
extended to serve the subdivision, as well as all costs
to the Village for its professional consultation, review
of plans, specifications, inspections, engineering fees
and attorney fees in working with the subdivision under
consideration.
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SECTION VIII. OTHER PROVISIONS
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Variances and Exceptions
Where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hard-
ships in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the
provisions of this ordinance, the Village Council shall upon
four-fifths affirmative vote of the total membership of such
Council have the power to vary the requirements of this ord-
inance in harmony with the general purpose and intent hereof,
so that the public health, safety, and general welfare may be
secured and substantial justice done. Before such variances
are approved, the Council shall hold a pearing on the variance
requests of the subdivider. The subdivider shall, prior to
calling the hearing, file a written request specifically
stating the variance or variances requested, and the reason he
deems them to be required. Notice of the hearing shall be
published once in the official paper of the Village at least
10 days prior to the date of the hearing and mailed notice
given to all Village property owners within 200 feet of the
plat boundaries. This hearing shall be in addition to the
hearing held by the Planning Commission and may be held in
conjunction with the consideration by the Council of the
preliminary plat.
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B.
Interpretation
No other method of platting or subdividing of real estate
other than by the procedure set forth in these regulations is
recognized in the Village of Shorewood. Registered Land
surveys shall not be used for the purpose of subdividing
property into lots; any attempt to do so by property owners
shall be interpreted by the Village Council merely as an
easier and more efficient method of handling land described
by metes and bounds descriptions.
No Registered Land Survey hereinafter filed against property
located within this Village shall have a tract designated
upon it which shall be smaller in dimension or area than the
minimum provided for platted lots in this ordinance.
C.
Building Permits
No building permit shall be issued by any governing body or
official for the construction of any building, structure or
improvement on any land henceforth subdivided or conveyed
until all requirements of this Ordinance have been fully
complied with.
D. Validity
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of
this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Ordinance.
E. Violations
Any person violating any provlslon of this Ordinance shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more
than One Hundred Dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 90
days for each offense and any platting, replatting or sub-
dividing or conveying of land not in accordance with this
ordinance may be enjoined.
F. Repeal of Existing Ordinance
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances of the Village in
conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
repeal?d.
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Village of Shorewood
HENNEPIN COUNTY
THOMAS E. HOllORAN, Mayor
ELSA I. WilTSEY, VillageClerk-Treas.
"ON MINNETONKA'S SOUTH SHORE" iliiiifii1niiiiiiH~iWJEaUA'&i~iliiiaiiiRRiI
20630 Manor Road, Shorewood, Mn. 55331
PHONE (612) 474-3236
April 1, 1914
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is her.eby given that the Shorewood Planning Commission will hold
a public hearing on Thursday, April 11, 1914 at 1:30 p.m. at the Minne-
washta Elementary School to consider the request of Warren O. Larson,
owner of Lot 89, Auditor's Subdivision No. 133, to divide said lot into
four (4) lots; each containing over 40,000 square feet. The lot to be
divided extends from Wild Rose Lane to Smithtown Road in the North t
Section of 32, Township 111, Range 23.
All persons interested in the matter will be heard at that time.
Sincerely,
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Elsa I. W1ltsey, C rK
VILLAGE OF SHOREW iD
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Public Hearing Notice on reverse side sent to the following:
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Wild Rose Lane
26005
25930
25850
26035
25785
25815
25835
25975
25865
26080
26065
25955
26040
Smithtown Road
25860
25840
25810
25975
25985
25895
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SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
Thursday, April 11, 1974
. 7:30 p.m.
To: Shorewood Planning Commission Members:
Frank Reese, Chairman
Ed Abramson
Tore Gram
Jack Huttner
Jane Cole
James Peterson
L. V. Watten
Dick; Fredlund, Planner
The regular meeting of the Shorewood Planning Commission will be
held on Thursday, April 11, 1974 at the Minnewashta Elementary School
Music Roon at 7: 30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Public Hearing - Warren O. Larson - Shadyla~Tn Manor - Subdivision
request of 4.22 A. into four one-acre lots. Aud. Sub. 133, Lot 89,
Between Smithtown Road and Wild Rose Lane. (Public Hearing required
for division of property into more than three lots - also variance
required for lot width)
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2. Public Hearing - Tom Layton representing JMC Builders requesting
subdivision of Lot 6, Grantville requiring road frontage variance.
t section p.11
3. Dave Nixon requesting advice on proposed use of Lot 213, Aud. Sub.
135 as Federal Assistance Program Section 231 for Housing-for the
Elderly.
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4. J. L. Kakach requesting approval of division of Lot 148, Aud. Sub.
135, a total area of 65,700 square feet.
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SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of the meeting of April 11, 1974.
Present: Frank Reese, Chairman
Jack Huttner
Ed Abramson
The regular meeting of the Shorewood Planning Commission was held on Thursday,
April 11, 1974, at the Minnewashta Elementary School at 7:45 p.m. The minutes
Jane Cole
Dick Fredlund, Planner
of the last meeting were approved as read.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Public Hearing - Held for Tom Layton, representing JMC Builders, requesting
subdivision of Lot 6, Grantville, requiring road frontage variance. Mr. Layton
stated that therecare 4.69~a'O~estobe subdivided into four lots with one (1)
single family home on each lot; the lot sizes range from 23,900 to 44,000 square
feet. Variances are requested for Lots 3 and 4 for lot width. Mr. Jack Mullen,
area resident adjacent to the building site, expressed the conce.rn of his wife
and himself over the size of the project's road, feeling 30 feet is too wide
for that neighborhood, concern for the wildlife in the proposed development
area, deer in particular, and concern that the proposed houses will be too close
together. Mr. Duncan Storlie, neighbor of the proposed area, strongly Ur~ed
that the planning commission and the council take a look at what useable spaoe
will be built on to see if the buildable space oonforms6with the surrounding
area. He requests that careful consideration be given to see if this plan will
be packinghouses into the area before granting the requested variances. Mr.
Layton stateo.' that (1) the maximum size of the proposed homes would be 30'x 7O-aO",
(2) although heds planning to install a 30 foot street with<,100 feet cul-de-sac
(because the village ordinance requires this) he would also favor a smaller
street and cul-de-sac, (3) he does favor curb and gutter, possibly favors the
village installing street and sewer, (4) water be provided by individual wells,
(5) the wetlands will not be filled in, and (6) drainage for the cul-de-sac
be provided by a catch basin pipe (culvert) running on the line between Lots
1 & 2 into the marsh behind. The rest of the street will drain back down to
Eureka. Mr. Layton also stated that they speculate the building to begin in
June and to be completed by the end of the year. Public hearing closed by
motion and second. Unanimously approved. Discussion followed. A motion was
made by Ed Abramson to. get a report from the village engineer and to hold over
this item until the next meeting. A second to the motion was made by Jack Hutt-
ner. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Public Hearing - Held for Warren O. Larson, Shadylawn Manor, requesting
subdivision of Aud. Sub. 133, Lot 89, (between Smithtown Road and Wild Rose
Lane), a total of 4.22 acres into four one-acre lots. Also requesting a var-
iance for lot width. Following a brief discussion, Frank Reese made a motion,
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seconded by Ed Abramson, to table this item until the engineers report is in at
the next meeting of the planning commission. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Mr. Elmer Lawrence, of 25840 Eureka Road, was present with a request that a
yard light installed and owned (billed to) by Mr. Lawrence, but which is now on
the public right-of-way, be turned OYer to the village. This item to be referr-
ed to the Council.
2. Mr. Dave Nixon was present requesting advice on ~roposed use of Lot 213, Aud.
Sub. 135 as Federal Assistance Program Sec. 231 for Housing for the Elderly.
Seven acres are currently involved, with the possibility of acquiring up to
9-10 acres total. Mr. Nixon stated that he is thinking of the possibility of
townhouses under the ordinance, or a retirement home. Only informal discussion
conducted by the planning commission.
3. Mr. J. L. Kakach was present requesting approval of the division of Lot 148,
Aud. Sub. 135, a total of 65,700 square feet. Mr. Kakach also presented a re-
quest for double bungalows to be built on the ~hree parcels of land. (Parcel
B = 22,500 square feet; Paroel C = 23,200 square feet; Parcel D = 18,200 square
feet.) Discussion: Cost of servicing the lots B and C with a street would be
very expensive; parcel D not appropriate for double bungalow (however, not
30,000 square foot lot); parcels B & C would meet requirements for single
family dwellings as they are, but perhaps double bungalows better suit the
area. The planning commission unanimously r~commended that the village eng-
ineer review this plat and submit his report to the planning commission. For-
mal recommendation withheld until r~port submitted.
Tlte meeting adjourned at :'1:0:00 p.m.
Submitted by,
Jane Cole
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Village of Shorewood
HENNEPIN COUNTY
THOMAS E. HOllORAN, Mayor
ELSA I. WilTSEY, Village Clerk-Treas.
"ON MINNETONKA'S SOUTH SHORE"
P. O. BOX 307, EXCELSIOR, MINN. 55331
PHONE (612) 474-3236
April 16, 1974
To: Shorewood Planning Commission Members
Frank Reese, Chairman Jane Cole
Jack Huttner Vern Watten
Tore Gram James Peterson
Ed Abramson
And: Frank Kelly, Attorney
Bernie Mittelsteadt, Engineer
Dick Fredlund, Planner
Robert Naegele Jr., Council Liaison
A special study meeting of the Planning Commission will be held at
7:30 p.m. on April 23rd, 1974 at the Minnewashta Elementary School.
If you are unable to attend pl~ase notify Mary at the Village Office
as soon as possible. 474-3236.
Sincerely,
Frank Reese, Chairman
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SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
Present: Frank Reese, Chairman
Jack Huttner
Ed Abramson
Tore Gram
Jane Cole
Vern Watten
Frank Kelly , Attorney
Bernie Mi'ttelsteadt, Engineer
Robert Naegele, Jr., Council Liaison
A special study meeting of the Shorewood Planning Commission was held at 7:45 p. m.
on April 23, 1974, at the Minnewashta Elementary School. There was no formal
agenda. The primary subject was the proposed changes in the Subdivision Ordinance.
Main points brought forth during the informal discussions were as follows:
1. With regard to the installation of streets, sewers, and utilies- and
whether to be private or by city installation- Ed Abramson recommended
that the items in question be written up on an agreement and signed by
the developer and the city so that there will be no room for error.
2. Bernie Mittelsteadt presented a "Typical Sections for Streets" chart
showing specific density areas of the city:
Street Sket ch A- 24' minimum width with rolled bituminus curb;
50 ft. right-of-way; required only in areas that are 1 acre or
larger (R-1).
Street Sketch B- 24' minimum with curb and gutter; 50 ft. right-of-way;
for areas where all utilities are in and lot sizes are 1 acre + (R-1).
Street Sketch C- 30' minimum (8' for parking) with curb and gutter;
50' right-of-way; for areas where therlirj:s'..eithe:n:Lathrough street
requiring a wider street or where density is 2 units per acre or less
(R-2, R-3, R-4, etc.)
Street Sketch D & E- 36' and 44' widths with curb and gutter; 66' right-
of-way; proposals for state aid streets.
In addition, Bernie recommended that curbs and gutters to be installed
for easier city maintenance that no house to be located lower than the
street level be approved unless the back yard drains into a lake or
something similar, and that a storm sewer system of some sort will be
necessary for certain areas of the city. Many of these areas now
undeveloped because of high water table and bad drainage will be
developed eventually. Recommends this policy:
When new development comes in. it must be required to pay in its
share of the future system which the development of his project has
helped to nessitate. He presented a graph (see attached) showing
how the charge for the future storm sewer system could be in direct
relation to the runoff per square foot.
Bernie stated two main objectives behind his recommendations:
a. to encourage the better deve19pers to come into Shorewood, and
discourage the developers who might get started and then dump
the unfinished project on the city.
b. to make sure the developer puts in and pays for everything he
should so that future city residents do not have to pay for his
mistakes.
Bernie added that the city will be having a water system in about ten
years; we should be escrowing now from new developers (developments)
for their fair share into the fund for the future.
3. Frank Kelly recommended that the city not allow privat~ streets to be
installed by developers because the police will not patrol private
streets, the city will not plow them, emergency vehicles might have
difficul ty or be unable to enter; also, probably they will not be
lighted, and perhaps not properly maintained.
Frank Reese raised the question of a middle possibility: some of the
main streets in a development be public and the rest be private?
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Frank Kelly stated that the city has a sort of thoroughfare plan
developed years ago and suggested that the planning commission dig
it out for study.
Frank Kelly recommended also that developers should be required at
the time the development is approved to pay in their pro-rated share,
by contract, for police protection during the period in which they
are paying no taxes, aswelL.as the pro-rated share for future water
and storm sewer installations. The majority of planning commission
members present thought this to be wise.
4. Jane Cole and Vern Watten expressed their strong concerns that the
natural, "country", small village atmoshpere of Shorewood not be des-
troyed in our attempt to develop the best possible methods of incor-
porating subdivision development in t.he city. In particular, they
questioned the necessity of curbs and gutters, and of streets wider\
than 24 feet except when a major thor.oughfare (ten, 30 feet paved).
5,. Bob Naegele suggested that since the future of Shorewood is so de-
pendent on what is established now, the Council and the planning
commission meet jointly once a month to facilitate better commun-
ication, planning, and direction during this crucial re-organization
period. He will talk with the mayor regarding this.
The meeting adjourned at 10;20 p.m.
Submitted by:
Jane Cole
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Zone Lot Area Buildings & Pavement % Coverage Runoff Coeff.*
R-l 40,000 2,400 6% 0.24 (4-
R-2 &
R-3 20,000 2,400 12% 0.27 ~cf-
R-4 &
R-5 130,700 65,350 50% 0.50 34-
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& C-3 130,700 104,600 80% 0.68
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SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
Thursday, May 9, 1974
7:30 p.m.
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To: Shorewood Planning Commission Members:
Frank Reese, Chairman
Ed Abramson
Tore Gram
Jack Huttner
Jane Cole
James Peterson
L. V. Watten
Dick Fredlund, Planner
The regular meeting-of the Shorewood Planging Commission will be
held on Thursday, May 9, 1974 at the Minnewashta Elementary School
Music Room at 7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Public Hearing - Continuation of hearing for Warren O. Larson-
Shadylawn Manor - Subdivision request of 4.22 A. into four one-
acre lots. Aud. Sub. 133, Lot 89, Between Smithtown Road and
Wild Rose Lane.
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2. Public Hearing - Continuation of hearing for Tom Layton re-
presenting JMC Builders requesting subdivision of Lot 6, Grant~
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3. J~. L. . Kakach requesting approval of division of Lto 148, Aud.
Sub. 135, a total area of 65,700 square feet. Public access
not clear.
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Due to heavy schedule of the engineer with the sewer construction on
the islands the reports on the above division will not be mailed with
the agenda. He will get them to each of you as soon as possible.
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SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of the meeting of May 9, 1974.
Jane Cole
Dick Fredlund, Planner
Present: Frank Reese, Chairman
Jack Huttner
Vern Watten
The regular meeting of the Shorewood Planning Commission was held on Thursday,
May 9, 1974 at the Minnewashta Elementary School at 7:40 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
1. The request of Tom Layton representing JMC Builders, for subdivision of
Lot 6, Grantville was carried over from the last meeting. Several area
residents concerns were heard and the engineer's report was reviewed. After
a lengthy discussion a motion was made by Huttner and seconded by Cole to
close the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously. A motion was
then offered by Abramson and seconded by Huttner to recommend approval of
the preliminary plat as presented with the revision that a 20 foot bituminous
roadway with hand formed curb and gutter be approved, and further that the
Subdivision Agreement shall (1) recognize that the sewer and road construction
meet city standards, (2) the financial capabilities of the developer be est-
ablished, (3) that a lateral unit charge be added to each lot above the orig-
inal units levied to the total land area, (4) the necessary park dedication
be fulfilled, (5) that an easement be provided the city to allow access over
the wetlands and (6) the radius terminate at the shoulder of Eureka Road
rather than the blacktop. The motion carried with, Reese, Cole and Huttner
voting aye and Watten voting nay.
2. The request of Jay Larson for subdivision of Lot 89 of Auditor's Sub-
division 133 was held over from the last meeting.mhe engineer's report
was reviewed and a motion was made by Huttner, seconded by Reese to rec~
ommend approval of the preliminany plat subject to the conditions set forth
'in the engineer's report with the exception of Item #5 requiring sloping
of the land for drainage. Motion carried with Huttner, Cole and Watten
voting aye and Reese voting hay.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Marske, Recording Secretary
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Village of Shorewood
HENNEPIN COUNTY
THOMAS E. HOLLORAN, Mayor
ELSA I. WI L TSEY, Village Clerk-Treas.
"ON MINNETONKA'S SOUTH SHORE"
P. O. BOX 307, EXCELSIOR, MINN. 55331
PHONE (612) 474-3236
May 15, 1974
IMPORTANT!
CHECK YOUR APPOINTMENT CALENDAR AGAIN
TO: SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL,.
MEMBERS OF THE SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION)
Wm. F. Kelly, Attorney
Bernie Mittelsteadt, Engineer
The joint study session of the Shorewood City Council and the
Planning Commission originally scheduled for May 21~t has been
changed to:
WEDNESDAY, May 22 t 1974
7;30 p.m. at the Minnewashta School
AGENDA: NEW SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE and En~orcement
Procedures.
Again, I would appreciate very much if you would call the clerk's
office if you find you cannot attend.
Sincerely,
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Village of Shorewood
HENNEPIN COUNTY
THOMAS E. HOLLORAN, Mayor
ELSA I. WILTSEY, Village Clerk-Treas.
"ON MINNETONKA'S SOUTH SHORE"
PHONE (612) 474-3236
IJ8DJIlIlIIllII EXCELSIOR, MINN. 55331
20630 Manor Road
July 12, 1974
MmMO TO PLANNING COMMISSION
To:
Chairman, Frank Reese
Jack Huttner
Ed Abramson
Tore Gram
Jane Cole
James Peterson
L. V. Watten
Bob Naegele, Jr.
Council Representative
After talking to Frank Reese and since there had been no meeting held in
June, we agreed to schedule a special meeting of the Shorewood Planning
Commission on:
Tl:lURSDAY, July 18,1914 at 7:30 p.m.
At - Minnewashta Elementary School
KAKACH DIVISION
The only matter to come before the commission for their recommendatign is
the revised division of the Kakach property into two lots. The only variance
now required is to reduce the size of the proposed cul-de-sac. The new plat
showing the cul-de-sac will be sent to Frank Reese as soon as available.
I have sketched the proposed location of the cul-de-sac on the copies of
the plat enclosed.
DISCUSSION:
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF LOT 1 94 & 195, Aud. Sub. 135 (Gal pin Lake Rd.)
(Located in Half Section Map No. 10)
The developers would like to meet with the Planning Commission for discussion
only to get the reaction before proceeding since the area would have to be
rezoned from R-2 before the proposal could be considered. Only one copy of
the plat was available which has been sent to Frank Reese.
Please advise this office if you will be in attendance - 474-3236.
Sincerely,
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Elsa Wiltsey, Clerk
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SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of the meeting of July 18, 1914.
Present: Frank Reese, Chairman
Jack Huttmer
Jane Cole
The regular meeting of the Shorewood Planning Commission was not he~d on the
scheduled second Thursday of the month but rescheduled to lDeet'<the third
Thursday, July 18, 1964 at the Minnewashta Elementary School at 1:30 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Jeff Kakach was present to request approval of the division of Lot 148,
Aud. Sub. 135, a total of 65,700 square feet into two parcels excluding the
section of the total lot divided by Highway #7 to the south. Due to the
lack of a quorum those present were polled bT the chairman and the concensus
of the present commissioners was to recommend approval of the proposed div-
ision as presented with the recommendation of a dedication of the 50'
diameter turnaround as suggested by the engineer.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Nicholas Ruehl representing Ray Weyker in the development of Aud. Su'b.
135, Lot 194 and 195 appeared to conduct informal discussion with the planning
commission regarding the future possibility of re-zoning of the property in
question. The prelimin~y plans for eight units were discussed and the pre-
sent members expressed their concern for a request for re-zoning since the
new ordinance has been so recently adopted. Other items discussed were in
regard to the density that eight units would have on the surrounding prop-
erties.
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SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
To: Shorewood Planning Commission Members:
Frank Reese, Chairman
Ed Abramson
Tore Gram
Jane Cole
James Peterson
L. V. Watten
Jerome Miller
The regular meeting of the Shorewood Planning Commission will be
held on Thursday, October 10, 1974 at the Minnewashta Elementary
School Music Room at 1:30 p.m.
AGENDA
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1. Ronald Johnston - Request to erect a greenhouse on part of
Lot 166, Auditor's Subdivision 135, (parcel (2.9A~
2232) at 6065 Glencoe Road. A nursery
owner;;presently operating west of Shorewood
will construct the greenhouse on the Johnston
property and transport produce, etc. to the
placesof business west of Shorewood. Upon
termination of the use of the greenhouse, the
structure would revert to Johnston ownership.
seek Section 10
2. John Gray - Residing at 25040 Yellowstone Trail requests re-
zoning of part of Lot 213, Auditor's Subdivision (1.1A.)
135, (parcel 7420) to C-3 for the purpose of man-
ufacturing leather coats. Presently the Moore Sign
Co., the applicant requests use of the premises for
offide space, plus sew~ng construction area ~o em-
pl~ 10 to 15 persons. Plans include expansion of
approximately 5,000 square feet in a year or so.
The business will be wholesale only and no over the
oounter sales will transpire.
see t Section 9
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SBOREWOOD .PUBIIfG COMKISSlOI'
Minutes of the meeting of October 10, 1974.
Present:
Frank Ree.e, Chairman
Tore Grea
Jeroae tiller
Jane Cole
Vern Watten
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The regular ..eeting of the Shorewood Planning Commission was held on Thurs-
day, Ootober 10, 1914 at the .innewashta Elementary Sohool at 1:30 p.m.
:n:w BUSIlfESS
1Ir. Ronald Johnston ~ 6065 Glencoe Road was present to request_:Jermission
to ereot a 30' x 60' greenhouse on his property.(Lot 166,Auditor's Subdiv-
ision 135) The struoture would be ereoted at the~pense of a nursery owner
presently doing busine.s at Roakford. It itl.proposed that the greenhouse
would be used ~o raise plants t..o..... b. e t~~8P?r'ted to...the Rockford establish- .y
..ent for a max1..um of two yeare a,twhlch hl1leth~ greenhouse would revert . ,L
to the private ownership 0~"l4r; Johnston. A motion wasma.de and seconded 7\ ,t
to reoommend the couno~~,approve the request contingent on'''th-e- ollowing: .
( 1) the building n"oYOxceed the 15' height liDli tetion es set f o~ ths " ...
z~Dg prdin~ce'''regarding acoessory structures in an R-2 zone, (2) the
Bize of ~b./struoture be noted to be excessive for single family use, and
(3) the"''lease agreement wi th:the nursery owner not exceed the two year period.
Mr. John Gray was present to request direction in obtaining permission to
occupy and do busin~Bs on the property iocated at 23445 Smithtown Road.
(Lot 213, Audi~or'B Subdivision 135) He proposes to commence with a leather
coat construction enterprise to employ 10 - 15 persons with future plans
of expansion including the erection of a 5,000 square foot structure to re-
place the present building. The commission advised Mr. Gray that his pro-
posal would require rezon1Rg~o C-3 or Light Industrial with a publ~c
hearing before the Planning Commission after the necessary application
has been filed with the City Clerk as eet forth in the zoning ordinance
as mentioned in Section 6, Subdivis~on 3 - Amendments.
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SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSiGli
Minutes of the meeting of October 10, 1914.
Present:
Frank Reese, Chairman
Tore Gram
Jerome Miller
Jane Cole
Vern Watten
The regular meeting of the Shorewood Planning Commission was held on Thurs-
day, October 10, 1914 at the Minnewashta Elementary School at ~:30 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Ronald Johnston ~f 6065 Glencoe Road was present to request permission
to erect a 30' x 60' greenhouse on his property.(Lot 166, Auditor's Subdiv-
ision 135) The structure would be ereated at the expense of a nursery owner
presently doing business at Rockford. It is proposed that the greenhouse
would be used to raise plants to be transported to the Rockford establish-
ment for a maximum of two years at which time the greenhouse would revert
to the private ownership of Mr. Johnston. A motion was made and seconded
to recommend the council approve the request contingent on the foliowing:
(1) the building not exceed the 15' height limitation as set forth in the
z9ning prdinance regarding accessory structures in an R-2 zone, (2) the
size of the structure be noted to be excessive for single family use ",;a:tid
(3) the lease agreement with\the nurseily owner not exceed the two year period.
Mr. John Gray was present to request direction in obtaining permission to
occupy and do business on the property ),ilecated at 23445 Smi thtown Road.
(Lot 213, Auditor's Subdivision 135) He proposes to commence with a leather
coat construction enterprise to employ 10 - 15 persons with future plans
of expansion including the Frection of a 5,000 ~quare foot structure to re-
place the present bUilding. The commission advised Mr. Gray that his pro-
posal would require rezon~~5to C-3 or Light Industrial with a public
hearing before the Planning Commission after the necessary application
has been filed with the City Clerk as set forth in the zoning ordinance
as mentioned in Section 6, Subdivision 3 - Amendments.
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SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
To: Shorewood Planning Commission Members:
Frank Reese, Chairman
Ed Abramson
Tore Gram
Jane Cole
James Peterson
L. V. Watten
Jerome Miller
The regular meeting of the Shorewood Planning Commission was
cancelled and a special meeting has been called for Thursday, December 19,
1974 at the Minnewashta Elementary School Music Room at 7:30 P.m.
AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
7:30 P. M.
Application of Minnetonka Moorings, Inc. for Amendment to
Shorewood !oning Ordinance. (Notice and Exhibit attached)
Gerard Hartman
Request to divide All of Lot 3 and the East 3/34 acres of Lot 4,
Minnewashta Acres, into 3 lots (map and survey enclosed)
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SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of the meeting of December 19, 1974
Present: Frank Reese, Chairman
Jerome Miller
L. V. Watten
Ed Abramson
James Peterson
The regular meeting of the Shorewood Planning Commission was held on Thurs-
day, December 19, 1974 at the Minnewashta Elementary School at 7:30 p.m.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing was called to hear the request of Mr. John Cross
representing Minnetonka Moorings, Inc. pursuant to the zQning ordinance
to change the zoning classification of part of Lot 24 & 25, Auditor's Sub-
division 313; Lot 288, 290, 293, 297 304 & 305, Auditor's S~bdivision 135, I
located in the North ..~ of Section 34, Tract 117, Range 23. Jj( C;;'-'fleb- ~3M cdJm1u~
Mr. Cross exhibited a series of color slides showing past developments
he was instrumental in designing and several site plans were displayed show-
ing the proposed marina development. Approximately forty residents of the
area were present expressing opposition to the proposa:J.. Several petitions
and letters as well as a Lake Minnetonka Fact Sheet from the Lake Minne-
tonka Conservation District were received also opposing the marina. Letters
received regarding the project w~re as follows: R. G. Southworth, Real
Estate Appraiser, regarding property value depreciation of areas with simi-
lar developments; Malcolm Reid, mayor of Tonka Bay expressing concern of
over-use of the lake; Roy Swenson, Excelsior City Manager, over-saturation
of the shoreline by marinas; Mr. & Mrs. Paul Stiller, stating concern of
the present traffic congestion on County Road #19 and the compounding of
the problem the marina would bring.
A motion was then made by Commissioner Ed Abramson and seconded by Comm-
issioner Jerome Miller to close the public hearing. The motion carried un-
animously.
A motion was made by Commissioner James Peterson and seconded by Comm-
issioner L. V. Watten to continue discussion of the proposed marina to pre-
pare a recommendation for the City Council following the handling of the
final item on the agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
2. OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Gerard Hartman was present to request guidance in dividing his
property, Lot 3, and the East 3/34 Acres of Lot 4, Minnewashta Acres. Mr.
Hartman originally requested the property be divided in three lots. Since
it was established that two of the three proposed lots would be held by the
same person, the commission advised the property be divided in two lots
and thereby avoid the requirements of the subdivision ordinance.
MARINA PROPOSAL DISCUSSION
The commission then continued discussion of the Minnetonka Moorings, Inc.
proposal to compile a recommendation for the City Council. Following a
lengthy discussion a motion was made by Commissioner L.V. Watten and sec-
onded by Commissioner James Peterson to recommend denial of the rezoning of
the property in question to C-3 for the following reasons:
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1. The number of sailboats proposed would create an increase in boat
traffic on the channel serving Gideons Bay to an undesirable level.
2. Docking of the proposed 180 sailboats would consequently require 90+
automobile parking spaces and create unforseeable traffic problems
on the streets providing access to the site.
3. The off-season necessity of storage cribs would create an unsightly,
area consuming problem.
4. The number of slips proposed would increase sailboat traffic on
Lake Minnetonka by over 19%.
5. The size of sailboat to be harbored would necessitate motors to
navigate the channel and therefore a noise factor to be tolerated
by lakeside residents.
6. The length of the docks (200 feet) were not proportionately shown
in regard to the proximity to existing docks and surrounding shore-
line.
7. The possibility of the increase boat traffic in the bay stirring
up the settilled nutrients and restimulate growth of weeds and un-
desirahle algae.
8. Rezoning of the property in question could encourage similar re-
quests from lake shore property owners in Shorewood.
9. Means of access to the site was not definitely established by the
developer and traffic patterns of alternate means of ingress and
egress could not be evaluated. The Lake Street route was once only
an alley and could not be expected to handle the traffic the devel-
opment could anticipate.
10. It cannot be effectively calculated to determine the positive con-
tributions to the community in comparison to negative problems
created.
11. The proposal had not been submitted to the Lake Minnetonka Conserv-
ation District for their consideration and recommendation.
Upon calling of the vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Marske, Recording Secretary
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VILLAGE OF EXCELSIOR
339 THIRD STREET
EXCELSIOR, MINNESOTA 55331
TELE: 612-474-!l233
OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER
December 17.1974
City of Shorewood
20630 Manor Road
Sborevoed. Ma. 55331
Attention: City Couacil and Planning eo.a1ssion
Gentlemen:
Re ~ TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR ~NNET<?NKA MOORINGS
The Excelsior City Council is seriously concerned over the impact
this zoning change would have on our residents and those of other
nearby cities adjoining the lake. In a small area of Lake
Minnetonka, we already have the following marinas:
Naae
"fonka Bay Marine
Curly's Caribbean
Excelsior Beat aad Hotor
Greenwood Harina
Cochrane's
Number of Slips.
76
f 0 .70
105
115
110
Total """476--
This small area is already over saturated with marine facilities.
The resultant crowding and pollution (both on land and water) of
another facility would be unacceptable.
We .olicit your cooperation and urge you to deny this rezoning
request. Thank you.
Sincerely.
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Shorewood, Minn. 55331.
December 18, 1974
Elsa I. Wiltsey
City Clerk
Shorewood, Minn. 55331
To whom it may concernt
Tnis letter is in response to the notice ot public hearing with respect to
Minnetonka Moorings, Ine. As residents ot Shorewood living at 23675 Smi. thtown
Road, directly across from Timberlane Drive, we are writing to object to the
proposed zoning ordnance change. Traffic on Rt. 19 in this area is already
excessive. Serious safety problems exist because of the narrowness of the
road. (Two young people ki11ed themselves in a pick-up.truck accident in our
front yard in November.) Increasing the road usage on both Rt. 19 and
Timberlane, particularly the attendant conjestion of large boat movement
would seriously complicate this already bad Bitu~tion, to say nothinp, of the
. noise, debris, beer csn and exhaust fume polution.
We strongly object to the planned marina.
Mr. & Mrs.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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Notice is hereby given that the
Planning Commiss,{m for the City of
Shorewood will r",,,, a public hearing
under and pu""""t to the Shore-
wood Zoning C~~dlnan("~ on the re-
quest of Minnetr:nka Mi)Or !nqs, Inc.,
to change the loning (la5~ ~;cation
of the parcels of proj)~rty herein.
after described from 'heir present
zoning to a zoning (1,..H.slfic.ation of
C-3 (commercial).
TRACT A: That ;;.ar,t of Lot 25
lying westerly of the 'ollow:ng de-
scribed line: Commencing at the
Southeasterly corner of Ult 24
thence South aiang tt,e E~S: ,line of
said Lot 25 a <1lstance u' 24.30
teet, thence deflecting right 79025'
40" a tjl$ta'l(e rd 406.48 feet;
thefi~t~..Cl.."( 1.,:f';.. 'i91",_t ~4 G49'20"
to a 'poin~ on the Southerly line of
said Lot 25 whic' Is It,,, true POint
of .beglnOl"g of f.:e line being de-
sCribed; thence conr,nuing along last
described line to t he shore line of
.~ake . M'nnetonka and there ending.
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Hen~epln County. Minnesota", ac-
cording to the plat thereof on file or
of record in the office of the R<!gister
of Deeds in and for said County.
Together with a 12 foot easement
for rOlld purposes, the center line of
whiCh is described as follows: Com-
mencing at the Southeast corner of
~of said Auditor's Subdivision'
thence South along the East line 0;
said Lot 25, a distance of 24.30 feet
to.the poi.,t of beginning of the line
being described; tnence deflectina
right 81039' a distance of 379 0
feet; thence deflecting- right 58052'
a distance of 46.06 feet to a point
on the East line of above-described
property and there ending, as shown
In deed Doc. No, 1052891, Files of
Registrar of Titles.
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NOTICE
TRACT A is known 41$ 541 Lake
Street, ShorewoOll, Minnesota.
TRACT B: Lots 288, 297, 304
and that part of Lots 305 and 290,
lying North of State Highway Num.
ber 7 as now laid out and traveled,
Auditor's Subdivision Number 135,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
TRACT B has no street address but
',es between County Road No. 19
and Minneapolis, St. Louis Railway
right-()f~way.
TRACT C; Lot 293, Auditor's
Subdivision Num~ HennelIT"
County, and also a strip of land 60
fee' ....ide J)')"9 !>outherly oLand ad-
joining the Southerly line of Lot
293, Auditor's Subdlvllloo Number
135, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
TRACT C has no street address. It is
situated between the Minneapolis and
St. Louis Railroad right-of-way and
the shores of Lake Minnetonka.
The property is located in the
north 1/2 of Section 34, Township
117, Range 23.
The hearing w,It be held in the
Minnewashta Gr.de School In the
City of Shorewood at 7,30 p.rn. on
December 19,1974, Written and oral
positions will be accepted and the
Planning Commission will hear all
penon~, desiring to be he.rd,
/5/ Elsa I. Wiltsey
City Clerk
Publish, The MaveriCk Newspaper,
December 4, 1974.
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Upon reviewing the steps necessary to rezone property as set
forth in the zoning ordinance in Section 6, Subdivision 3,
the Planning Commission would suggest that additional re-
quirements be included, such as:
1) Certified Survey
2) Environmental Impact Study
3) Statement of intent
a) Number of empl~yees
b) Parking facilities
~) Traffic and delivery patterns
4) Aerial photos.
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The Commission would also request that a new commissioner
be appointed to replace Mr. James Peterson since he has not
regularly aj;.tended meetings.
The Planning Commission