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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. QQ-OR?
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AND SETBACK VARIANCES
TO BUILD ON A SUBSTANDARD LOT
TO PATRICK AND VICTORIA McCONNELL
WHEREAS, Patrick and Victoria McConnell (Applicants) have an interest in the real property
located at 4300 Enchanted Drive, in the City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, legally described as:
"Lot 2, Block 2, Enchanted Gardens"; and
WHEREAS, the property does not conform to the lot area requirements of the R-1C/S, Single-
Family ResidentiallShoreland zoning district, in which it is located; and
WHEREAS, the Shorewood City Code requires a Conditional Use Permit to build on a
substandard lot; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants have applied to the City for a Conditional Use Permit and setback
variances for the construction of a single-family home on the property; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants' request was reviewed by the City Planner, and his
recommendations were duly set forth in a memorandum to the Planning Commission dated
28 July 1999, 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 August 1999, the minutes of which meeting
are on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants' request was considered by the City Council at their regular meeting
on 23 August 1999, 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 ofthe City of Shorewood as
follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That the lot is under separate ownership from adjoining properties.
2. That the lot contains 14,431 square feet of area, is 118 feet wide at the building line, and
meets at least 70 percent of the required lot area for the R-1C/S zoning district.
3. That the proposed improvements to the property amount to 20.7 percent lot coverage,
whereas 25 percent lot coverage is allowed.
4. That the front setback of the house on the property to the east of the subject property is
10 feet and the average setback of the two adjoining homes from the street is 30 feet.
5. That the average setback of the two adjoining homes from the ordinary high water level
of Lake Minnetonka is 41.5 feet.
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That the City has directed the Applicant to preserve existing trees located on the
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That the Applicants propose to locate the home on the lot as shown on Exhibit A,
CONCLUSION
1. That the Applicants have satisfied the criteria for the grant of a variance under Section
1201.05 of the Shorewood City Code and have established an undue hardship as defined by Minnesota
Statutes Section 462.375, Subd. 6(2).
2. That based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby grants the Applicants' request
for a conditional use permit and setback variances to construct a single-family dwelling as shown on
Exhibit A, attached.
3. That this approval is subject to the following conditions:
a. Prior to the start of any site work the Applicant must install construction fencing
along the dripline of the oak trees located on the south side of the subject
property, at least 20 feet from the shoreline of Lake Minnetonka and as needed
to protect existing vegetation along the easterly lot line.
b. Any excavation near the oak trees shall be cut in so as to sever any roots as
cleanly as possible.
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The Applicant must submit a landscape and tree preservation plan, prepared by a
registered landscape architect for review and approval by the Zoning
Administrator prior to issuance of a building permit.
d. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the home, the site must be
landscaped per the approved landscape plan referenced in c. above.
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 OF SHOREWOOD this 13th day of
September, 1999.
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License Number - 0001508
01997 Keith Waters
&. Associates, Inc.
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KEITH WATERS
& ASSOClA TES, INC.
DESIGNERS & BUILDERS
6216 Baker Road Suite 110
Eden Prairie MN 55346
(612) 974-0004
fax (612) 974-0005
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ELEVATIONS (FEET)
ORDINARY HIGH WATER ........;.....929.4
BOTTOM OF GRADE BEAM ........... 93.Uj
MAIN LEVEL FLOOR ....................... 936.4
TENNIS COURT ..............................933,6\
HARDCOVER (SQ. FT.)
LOT SiZE........................................ 14,431
ALLOWABLE HARDCOVER........... 3,608
HOUSE, GARAGE & PORCHES ..... 2,400
SIDEWALK & DRIVE...........................494
TOTAL PROPOSED HARDCOVER 2,982
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