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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO.3_L__l.Q.5_
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR ADDITIONAL ACCESSORY SPACE
TO JAMES AGNEW
WHEREAS, James Agnew (Applicant) is the owner of real property located at 6065
Eureka Road, in the City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, legally described as:
"Lot 4, Block 1, Hendrickson Acres, 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 an existing greenhouse on the
property, will bring the total amount of accessory space on the property to approximately 1940
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 October 1997, 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 4 November 1997, 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 24 November 1997, 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 (1940 square feet) does not exceed the floor
area above grade of the principal structure (2348 square feet).
2. That the Applicant's lot contains approximately 131,917 square feet of area (3+
acres), and that the total area of accessory space on the property does not exceed 10% of the
minimum lot area for the R-IA 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 District.
CONCLUSION
1 . That the application of James Agnew 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 24th day of
November, 1997.
ATTEST:
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Ja . es C. Hurm
Administrator/Clerk
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