05-049CITY OF SHOREWOOD
46 RESOLUTION NO. 05-049
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR ADDITIONAL ACCESSORY SPACE
TO PAUL AND SHERYL GILBERTSON
WHEREAS, Paul and Sheryl Gilbertson (Applicants) are the owners of real property
located at 26055 Smithtown Lane, in the City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, legally
described as:
"That part of Lot 96, Auditor's Subdivision No. 133, lying east of the west 100 feet
thereof'; and
WHEREAS, the Shorewood City Code requires a Conditional Use Permit for the
construction of accessory space exceeding 1200 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants have applied to the City for a Conditional Use Permit for
the construction of a detached screen porch which will have approximately 480 square feet;
and
WHEREAS, the Applicants' request was reviewed by the City Planner, and his
• recommendations were duly set forth in a memorandum to the Planning Commission dated 28
April 2005, which memorandum is on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, after required notice, a public hearing was held and the application was
reviewed by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on 3 May 2005, the minutes of
which meeting are on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants' request was considered by the City Council at their
regular meeting on 23 May 2005, at which time the Planner's memorandum and the minutes of
the Planning Commission were reviewed and comments were heard by the Council from the
City staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Shorewood as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The total area of accessory space (1507 square feet) does not exceed the floor area
above grade of the principal structure (1904 square feet).
2. The Applicants' lot contains approximately 48,029 square feet of area, and that the
total area of accessory space on the property will not exceed 10% of the minimum lot area for
the R-1C Zoning District in which it is located (2,000 square feet).
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3. The design and materials of the screen porch are compatible with the architectural
character of the existing home.
4. The proposed screen porch complies with all setback requirements for the R-1C
District.
CONCLUSION
a. That the application of Paul and Sheryl Gilbertson for a Conditional Use
Permit as set forth herein above be and hereby is granted.
b. That this approval is subject to the following:
The proposed accessory structure will be used strictly for purposes of a
residential nature.
2. The Applicant is hereby advised that the City Code provides specific
regulations relative to home occupations and any future use of the
structure for other than allowable residential purposes would have to
comply with such regulations.
C. That the City Administrator/Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to provide
a certified copy of this Resolution for filing with the Hennepin County Recorder or Registrar
• of Titles.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shorewood this 23rd day of
May 2005.
Woody Love, Mayor
ATTEST:
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