05-050CITY OF SHOREWOOD
46 RESOLUTION NO. 05-050
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR ADDITIONAL ACCESSORY SPACE
TO CLARK KENT HOMES
WHEREAS, Clark Kent Homes, Inc. (Applicant) is the owner of real property located
at 5835 Eureka Road, in the City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, legally described as:
"The south 12 2/3 rods of Lot 3, Meekers Outlots to Excelsior, Hennepin County,
Minnesota"; and
WHEREAS, the Shorewood City Code requires a Conditional Use Permit for the
construction of accessory space exceeding 1200 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied to the City for a Conditional Use Permit for
the construction of a detached garage which will have approximately 576 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant's 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 Applicant's request was considered by the City Council at its 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 (1436 square feet) does not exceed the floor area
above grade of the principal structure (3700 square feet).
2. The Applicant's lot contains approximately 1.5 acres, and the total area of
accessory space on the property will not exceed 10% of the minimum lot area for the R-IA
Zoning District in which it is located (4,000 square feet).
3. The design and materials of the garage are compatible with the architectural
character of the existing home.
4. The proposed garage complies with all setback requirements for the R-lA District.
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CONCLUSION
46 a. The application of Clark Kent Homes, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit as set
forth herein above be and hereby is granted.
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b. This approval is subject to the following:
1. The proposed garage 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
garage 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. dL'
Woody Love, Mayor
ATTEST:
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