03-052CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 03- ns,
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR ADDITIONAL ACCESSORY SPACE
TO PETER AND JOAN PURCELL
WHEREAS, Peter and Joan Purcell (Applicants) are the owners of real property
located at 23735 Gillette Curve, in the City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, legally
described as:
"Lot 6, Block 1, MINNETONKA HILLS FIRST ADDITION, according to the plat
thereof and situate in 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 Applicants have applied to the City for a Conditional Use Permit for
the construction of a detached garage which, when combined with existing accessory space on
the property, will bring the total amount of accessory space on the property to approximately
1634 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 1
May 2003, 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 6 May 2003, 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 27 May 2003, 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
L The total area of accessory space (1634 square feet) does not exceed the floor area
above grade of the principal structure (1692 square feet).
2. The Applicants' lot contains approximately 23,168 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 garage are compatible with the architectural
character of the existing home.
40 4. The proposed garage complies with all setback requirements for the R-1C District.
CONCLUSION
1. The application of Peter and Joan Purcell for a Conditional Use Permit as set forth
herein above be and hereby is granted.
2. This approval is subject to the Applicants submitting a landscape plan providing
screening on the west side of the building. The landscape plan is subject to review and
approval by the Planning Director and must be accompanied by a cash escrow or letter of
credit guaranteeing that the landscaping will be done by 15 September 2003.
3. That the Applicants are 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.
4. 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 27th day of
• May 2003.
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WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CRAIW DAW-ON, CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR
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