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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 99-075
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR ADDITIONAL ACCESSORY SPACE
TO WILLIAM DICKSON
WHEREAS, William Dickson (Applicant) is the owner of real property located at
26245 Birch Bluff Road, in the City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, legally described as:
"Lots 1,2 17, and 18, Block 1, Mann's Addition to Birch Bluff, Hennepin County";
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 a 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
1353 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 28
July, 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 Applicant's 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 of the City of
Shorewood as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That the total area of accessory space (1353 square feet) does not exceed the floor
area above grade of the principal structure (1710 square feet).
2. That the Applicant's lot contains approximately 34,708 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-IA/S 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 R-IA/S
District.
CONCLUSION
1. That the application of William Dickson 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. That the proposed garage will be used strictly for purposes of a
residential nature.
b. That 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 13th day of
September 1999.
ATTEST:
es C. Hurm, City Administrator/Clerk
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