01-043CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 01-043
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR ADDITIONAL ACCESSORY SPACE
TO TRACEY WEATHERS
WHEREAS, Tracey Weathers (Applicant) is the owner of real property located at
20025 Vine Street, in the City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, legally described as:
"The North 217.50 feet of Lot 51, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NUMBER 141,
according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, except the West 135.90
feet of said Lot 51."; 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 an addition to an existing 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 2031 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 27
• June 2001, 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 July 2001, the minutes of
which meeting are on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant's request was considered by the City Council at their
regular meeting on 23 June 2001, 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. That the total area of accessory space (2031 square feet) does not exceed the floor
area above grade of the principal structure (2676 square feet).
2. That the Applicant's lot contains approximately 41.760 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-lA Zoning District in which it is located (4,000 square feet).
• 3. That design and materials of the garage are compatible with the architectural
character of the existing home.
4. That the proposed garage complies with all setback requirements for the R-1A
• District.
CONCLUSION
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1. That the application of Tracey Weathers for a Conditional Use Permit as set forth
herein above be and hereby is granted.
2. That this approval is subject to the following:
a. The proposed garage will be used strictly for purposes of a residential
nature.
b. 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.
3. 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
July 2001.
WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CRAIG WDAWSUN, CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR
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