01-052CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 01- 052
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A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SETBACK VARIANCE
TO SCOTT OLSON
WHEREAS, Scott Olson (Applicant) is the owner of real property located at
6125 Ridge Road, City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, legally
described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has an existing single-family dwelling, which dwelling is
located entirely within the 50-foot front yard setback area required by the Shorewood Zoning
Code; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied for a variance to structurally alter the existing
house by building a basement under it; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied for a setback variance to rebuild the existing
decks and add a porch on the rear of the home; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant's request was reviewed by the City Planner, whose
recommendations are included in a memorandum, dated 5 August 2001, a copy of which is on
file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, after required notice a public hearing was held and the application reviewed
by the Planning Commission at a regular meeting held on 7 August 2001, the minutes of which
meeting are on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the application at its regular meeting on 27
August 2001, at which time the Planner's memorandum and the Planning Commission's
recommendations were reviewed and comments were heard by the Council from the Applicant
and from the City staff; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Shorewood as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The subject property is located in an R-lA/S, Single -Family
Residential/Shoreland zoning district, which requires a 50-foot setback from the front property
line.
2. The existing building on the property is located entirely within the 50-foot front
yard setback area.
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3. The subject property is characterized by a steep slope extending down to Silver
4. Strict adherence to the bluff, front yard and lakeshore setback requirements would
render the lot unbuildable.
CONCLUSIONS
1. The Applicant has satisfied the criteria for the grant of a variance under the
Shorewood City Code and has established an undue hardship as defined by Minnesota Statutes.
2. Based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby grants to the Applicants a
variance to structurally alter the existing home.
3. Based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby grants to the Applicants a
setback variance for the construction of a porch and to rebuild the existing decks on the rear of
the existing house.
4. The variances granted in 2. and 3., above, are granted subject to the following
conditions:
a. Prior to any construction activity, construction limit fencing and erosion control
barriers must be erected (southwest of the existing house).
• b. The Applicant's site plan should be revised to include a combination parking
space/pullout on the north end of the site.
Site grading and drainage shall be subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer.
5. 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 F SHOREWOOD this 27th day of
August 2001.
WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CRAIG W/IJAWS-ON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
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That part of Government Lot 7, Section 36, Township 117 North, Range 23 West
of the 5th Principal Meridian, described as follows: Commencing at the
Northeast corner of Section 2, Township 116, Range 23; thence North 29
degrees 19 minutes East, 668.5 feet; thence South 68 degrees 11 minutes East,
110.7 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract of land to be
described; thence North 19 degrees 32 minutes East to an intersection with a
line parallel with and 150 feet Northeasterly, measured at right angles, from
said 110.7 foot line bearing South 68 degrees 11 minutes East; thence North
21 degrees 49,minutes East, 25 feet; thence South 68 degrees 11 minutes East
to the shore of Silver Lake; thence Southwesterly along said shore line to an
intersection with a line bearing South 68 degrees 11 minutes East from the
actual point of beginning; thence North 68 degrees 11 minutes West to the
actual point of beginning. For purpose of this description the South line of
said Section 36 is assumed to be a due East and West line.
Records of Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Exhibit A,,