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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 95-12
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR ADDmONAL ACCESSORY SPACE
TO JAMES PENNINGTON
WHEREAS, James Pennington (Applicant) is the owner of real property located at 5860
Eureka Road in the City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, legally described as:
liThe north 149.79 feet of Lot 5, Meeker's Outlots to Excelsior. "; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied to the City for a Conditional Use Permit for the
construction of a detached garage, the area of which, when added to the area of an existing attached
garage, will bring the accessory space up to 1462 square feet; 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's request was reviewed by the City Planner, and his
recommendations were duly set forth in a memorandum to the Planning Commission dated
29 December 1994, 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 January 1995, 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 January 1995, at which time the Planner's memorandum and the minutes ofthe
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 proposed accessory space (1462 square feet) does not exceed the floor
area above grade of the principal structure (1536 square feet).
2. That the total area of accessory space does not exceed 10% of the minimum lot area
for the R-1A Zoning District in which it is located (.10 x 40,000 = 4000 square feet).
3 . That design and materials of the garage are consistent with the architectural
character of the existing home.
4. That the proposed garage complies with all setback requirements for the
R-1A District.
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CONCLUSION
1. That the application of James Pennington for a Conditional Use Permit as set forth
hereinabove be and hereby is granted.
2. 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 February, 1995.
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Robert B. Bean, Mayor
ATTEST:
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J es C. Hurm
ty Administrator/Clerk
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