01-051• CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 01- 051
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SETBACK VARIANCE
TO GAYLORD AND MONICA PAHL
WHEREAS, Gaylord and Monica Pahl (Applicants) are the owners of real
property located at 5100 Anthony Terrace, City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, State of
Minnesota, legally described as:
"Lot 4, Block 1, Woodduck Knolls, Hennepin County, Minnesota."
WHEREAS, the Applicants have an existing single-family dwelling, which dwelling is
located approximately 35 feet from the rear lot line; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants have applied for a variance to structurally alter the portion of
the house that extends into the required 50-foot setback area; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants have applied for a 29-foot variance to construct a deck on
the south side of the building; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant's request was reviewed by the City Planner, whose
• recommendations are included in a memorandum, dated 2 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. That the subject property is located in an R-IA, Single -Family Residential zoning
district, which requires a 50-foot setback from the rear property line.
2. That the existing building on the property is located approximately 35 feet from
• the rear property line.
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3. That the existing home was built in 1962.
4. That the Shorewood Zoning Code required a 25-foot rear and setback t th
the house was originally built. y a e time
5. That structures located on the lot immediately west of the subject property are
located on the southerly portion of the lot, similar to the location of the Applicants' home.
6. That the owner of the property located to the south of the subject property has
proposed to convey a conservation easement to the City of Shorewood, which easement would
prevent any structures being built within approximately 90 feet of the subject property.
CONCLUSIONS
1. That the Applicants have 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. That based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby grants to the Applicants a
variance to structurally alter the existing home.
3. That based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby grants to the Applicants a
setback variance of 25 feet for a deck on the rear of the existing house.
4. 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
August 2001.
ATTEST:
CRAIG,1. DA'rvVM- , CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
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OREWOOD this 27th day of
MAYOR