01-032CITY OF SHOREWOOD
is RESOLUTION NO.01-032
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR ADDITIONAL ACCESSORY SPACE
TO RICHARD PENN
WHEREAS, Richard Penn (Applicant) is the owner of real property located at 27825
Brynmawr Place, in the City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, legally
described as:
"Lot 9, Block 1, Brynmawr Place, 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 Applicant has applied to the City for a Conditional Use Permit for
the construction of an addition to his existing attached garage which, when combined with
existing accessory space on the property, will bring the total amount of accessory space on the
property to approximately 1494 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 30
• 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 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
1. That the total area of accessory space (1386 square feet) does not exceed the floor
area above grade of the principal structure (2830 square feet).
2. That the Applicant's lot contains approximately 55,347 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.
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`~ 4. That the proposed garage complies with all setback requirements for the RAA
District.
CONCLUSION
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1. That the application of Richard Penn 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.
C. The Applicant shall submit a landscape plan for the building:
(1) The Applicant shall submit the landscape plan with his
application for a building permit, subject to approval by the
Zoning Administrator.
(2) The plan shall include at least two evergreen trees on the west
side of the building.
(3) The Applicant shall submit a bid for the proposed landscaping,
from which the City shall require a letter of credit or cash
escrow for one and one-half times the amount of the bid to
ensure that the trees survive for two growing seasons.
(4) The trees shall be planted no later than 30 September 2001.
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 Shorewood this 11th day of
June 2001.
WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
If ,
CRAIG . DA N, CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR
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