01-034. CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 01-034
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
COMMERCIAL OFFICE USE IN THE KUEMPEL CHIME CLOCK BUILDNG
WHEREAS, Mary jean McGregor (Applicant) has an interest in certain real property
located at 21193 Minnetonka Boulevard in the City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, State of
Minnesota, legally described as:
"Lots 13, 14, 15, 16 and the south 10.00 feet of Lot 17, Block 11, Minnetonka Manor,
according to the plat thereof"; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant proposes to lease space within the existing building for an
office and instructional video studio; and
WHEREAS, the existing Kuempel Chime Clock business operates under conditional use
permits which were issued by the City of Shorewood in Council Resolutions 47-78, 157-88, and
114-90, which resolutions are on file in the Shorewood City offices; and
WHEREAS, modification of the previous conditional use permits requires a conditional
• use permit, pursuant to Section 1201.19 Subd. 4. of the Shorewood City Code; 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 31
May 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 6 June 2001, the minutes of
which meeting are on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant's request for a conditional use permit was considered by the
City Council at their regular meeting on 11 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
The Subject Property is located in an R-C, Residential/Commercial zoning district and
contains approximately 28,455 square feet in area.
0 2. The property is currently occupied by Kuempel Chime Clock Works and Studio.
• 3. The Applicant proposes to reduce the area occupied by Kuempel Chime and lease the
space to Energy Controls, Inc..
4. Energy Controls, Inc. intends to occupy approximately 2400 square feet in the rear of the
building, as shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
5. Energy Controls, Inc.'s use of the building includes primarily office space, instructional
video tape recording studio, incidental repair of electronic controls, part storage and
shipping. A more detailed description of the business is contained in Exhibit B, attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
6. The proposed hours of operation for Engergy Controls, Inc. are 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.,
Monday through Friday.
CONCLUSIONS
A. Based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby grants the Applicant's request for a
conditional use permit for a commercial office and video recording studio at 21195
Minnetonka Boulevard.
B. This approval is subject to the following conditions:
• 1. The City will continue to monitor the site for off-street parking adequacy, with the
understanding that, if the City determines in the future that parking has become a
problem, the Applicant may have to construct a parking lot on the north side of
the existing building, or limit the occupancy of the existing building.
2. The Applicant must submit a signage plan for the property, incorporating any
existing signs on the property And any new sign proposed for the office use. The
sign permit must be approved by the City Council.
3. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of Section 1201.19 of the
Shorewood Zoning Code.
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.
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ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 1 lth day of
June 2001.
ATTEST:
CRAIG V/rbbAWSMN, CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
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Exhibit A
ENERGY CONTROLS, INC.
1355 PARK ROAD
• CHANHASSEN, MN. 55317
PHONE (952) 474-0296
FAX (952) 474-7816
HVAC CONTROLS: INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS, SALES, CALIBRATION, REPAIRS
Energy Controls, Inc. proposes to lease space from M.J. McGregor and Carolyn
McMahon McGregor for a minimum of 3 years with the option of extending lease at the
end of original lease.
The purpose of leasing space is to conduct the business of the above company.
The business of the company is the filming of instructional videos for sale to hospitals,
school districts, colleges, and universities. Most of the company's customers are
nonprofit organizations. The company will also sell new and rebuilt controls and parts to
the institutions above.
An incidental part of the business resulting from sales of instructional videos is the repair
of controls.
The company does no manufacturing but repair customer's controls and returns them to
customer. No business is done with residential customers.
The company has three full time employees annually and one employee who works 30-40
• hours per week December through March.
The company does no retail business.
Normal business hours area:00 A.M. to 4:30P.M. Monday through Friday.
Most deliveries are made with UPS.
The company has the occasional customer who drops off and picks up their controls.
This happens only once or twice a month so no retail parking is necessary.
The Postal Service has agreed to add the address 21197 Minnetonka Blvd. to the middle
entrance door pending the city approval.
The company uses no machinery therefore its operation is very quiet and no odors are
present.
The company will lease 2400 Sq. Ft. with 500 Sq. Ft. of office and the remaining portion
used for filming, recording, parts, and repair work.
The company will need at least four parking spaces.
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Exhibit B