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RESOLUTION NO. :?1--K!)
WHEREAS, Floyd Larson, on behalf of Jim Johnson, has
applied to the City for a variance to construct garage space in
excess of that allowed under the current zoning standards, and
WHEREAS, the matter was reviewed by the Planning
Commission on May 3, 1983, and
WHEREAS, the matter was referred to the Council by
the Planning Commission with no recommendation, and
WHEREAS, the City Council, on motion by Shaw, and
seconded by Leonardo, moved to direct the City Attorney to draw
a resolution setting forth findings and conclusions in denying
applicant's request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Shorewood, finds the following facts:
1. That the property in question is located at 26420
Oakridge Circle, and is legally described as Lot 7, Block 1,
Oakridge Estates.
~ 2. That the property is currently zoned R-l and
contains approximately 42,000 square feet of area. The lot
contains a ponding area of approximately 12,100 square feet.
3. That there are presently located single-family
homes immediately adjacent to the property on the east and
west. That the property is located at the end of a cul-de-sac
in a neighborhood of single-family homes. The subject property
is presently occupied by a single-family home with an attached
two-car garage.
4. That the proposed building would be a detached
garage, approximately 26 feet by 40 feet, containing 1,040
square feet. The existing home on ground level contains 1,560
square feet.
5. The applicant desires to build the additional
garage space for storage for his motorhome and boat and
snowmobiles.
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6. That a public hearing was held by the City
Council on May 9, 1983. The applicant was present, as well as
Mr. Johnson. Certain neighbors and members of the public were
present and presented verbal comments on the proposal. The
neighbor immediately adjacent to the east, Mr. Lee Laramie, was
present, with his attorney, William F. Kelly.
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7. That Laramie through his attorney objected to a
granting of a variance, arguing that applicant had failed to
establish undue hardship.
8. That the burden is on the applicant to establish
undue hardship in order for the Council to approve the
variance.
9. That the proposed garage is not in keeping with
the essential character of the neighborhood.
10. That the property in question can be put to a
reasonable use without the granting of the variance.
11. That applicant has not established undue hardship
as defined by Minnesota Statutes.
CONCLUSIONS
That based on the foregoing, the City Council of the
City of Shorewood concludes that the request for the garage
variance, as set out hereinabove, be and hereby is denied.
Adopted by the City Council this 23d day of May, 1983.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
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MAY 23, 1983
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT continued
Financial Reports
General Fund-Administrator Uhrhammer suggested this report
be postponed until a full Council is present.
LGA(Local Government Aid)-Administrator Uhrhammer reported
that LGA will decrease $27,000 and a tax levy may be
necessary to recapture funds.
Manor Park-Administrator Uhrhammer reported that a $15,000
donation for Manor Park is no longer available, having been
used.
Release of Tax Forfeit Property RESOLUTION NO. 38-83
Administrator Uhrhammer suggested that the property- Lot 2,
Block 2-Balls Addition-PID #34-117-23-31-0035- be returned to
the County to be auctioned off, due to the fact it is costing
the City $150 a year and is too steep to serve as parkland.
Shaw moved, seconded by Haugen, to return Lot 2-Block 2-
Balls Addition-PID #34-117-23-31-0035-to Hennepin County to
be auctioned off. Motion carried unanimously. (3 ayes)
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Meeting Announcements
Zoning Ordinance Review Meeting
Meeting scheduled for May 24, 1983, is cancelled due to lack
of full Council. Administrator Uhrhammer will set a new date
and contact everyone concerned.
Second Policy Setting Meeting
Administrator Uhrhammer will set a date and contact involved
parties.
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
The Annual Meeting of AMM will take place Thursday, May 26,
from 6:30 - 7:30, at a cost of $15.00 @. Anyone interested
contact Administrator Uhrhammer as soon as possible.
Amesbury Deep Well - Pump Rebuilding
The pump in the Amesbury Deep Well is approximately ten (10)
years old, its life expectancy, and needs rebuilding at a
cost of anywhere from $2500 to $7500.
Council requested Administrator Uhrhammer to send letters to
Amesbury residents announcing that during the second week in
June, the 6th through the lOth, they will be requested to limit
their water usage.
Twin City Federal Savings and Loan-Second Depository
At Administrator Uhrhammers request-Shaw moved, seconded by
Haugen, to amend Resolution No. 1-83 to include Twin City
Federal Savings and Loan as an official second depository.
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Street Light-Eleanor Goodman-5570 Shore Road
Mrs. Goodman has maintained a light near her home for several
years and felt it benefited the whole neighborhood. As she
can no longer afford to maintain it but feels it necessary
to have a light, she is requesting the City to take over the
expense of maintaining it.
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1983
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
SHOREWOOD, MN 55331
M I NUT E S
CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Shorewood City Council was called to order
by Mayor Rascop at 7:30 PM, Monday, June 13, 1983, in the Council
Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND PRAYER:
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Rascop, Councilmembers Haugen, Shaw, Leonardo,
and Stover.
Staff: Attorney Larson, Engineer Norton, Administrator
Uhrhammer and Clerk Kennelly.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Haugen moved, seconded by Stover, to approve the minutes as corrected
for the Council meeting of May 23, 1983. Motion carried unanimously.
BOULDER BRIDGE PURD:
ORDINANCE NO. 148
Haugen moved, seconded by Stover, to approve the rezoning of Boulder
Bridge to PURD as previously done by Resolution. Motion carried
unanimously by roll call vote. 5 ayes.
PRELIMINARY PLAT - BOULDER BRIDGE 2ND ADDITION RESOLUTION NO. 40-83
Council reviewed a request from Tom Wartman for a preliminary plat
revision for Boulder Bridge 2nd Addition with needed variance approval.
He requested a 18 lot subdivision with 5 changes:
1.) Request for 100' cul-de-sac's. Haugen moved, seconded by
Rascop, to approve the 20' cul-de-sac variance. Motion
carried - 5 ayes.
2.) Increase size of catch basin.
3.) Obtain an easement over Outlot C for future drainage of
east ponding area.
4.) Request of 22' wide road in the 2nd Addition.
Leonardo moved, seconded by Stover, to approve a 2' variance
in road width to 22'. Motion carried - 5 ayes.
5.) Approve a 7% street grade including a 1I1anding areall.
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Leonardo moved, seconded by Haugen, to approve the preliminary plat
by a Resolution drawn by the Attorney and to include the five (5)
amendments requested. Motion carried unanimously.
8:00 - PUBLIC HEARING:
Lucille Rand-5950 Grant Street
RESOLUTION NO. 42-83
Request was make by Lucille Rand to expand a non-conforming structure
by adding a 16 x 32 addition to her home. Public portion of the
hearing was closed to the public at 8:12 with no comments received.
Haugen moved, seconded by Stover, to approve the variance request to
include no further expansion allowed on the opposite side, or Grant
Street side, as recommended by Planner Nielsen. Motion carried
unanimously by Roll Call Vote - 5 ayes.
8:15 - PUBLIC HEARING - SIGN VARIANCE:
Driskills Super Valu
RESOLUTION NO. 43-83
Mr. Lindberg, representing Driskill's Super Valu, requested a variance
to replace an old non-conforming sign with a new sign, continuing the
non-conformance. No public comment was received. Public portion of
the hearing was closed at 8:22.
Leonardo moved, seconded by Shaw, to approve the request. Motion
carried unani ly by Roll Call Vote - 5 ayes.
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Mr. Johnson was present requesting the Council's decision on his
request for rezoning from R-2 to R-4 and a simple lot division of
his property located at 6055 Lake Linden Drive.
Engineer Norton recommended that the City acquire approximately
8,000 square feet of Johnson property along Lake Linden Drive for
future improvement of that road to allow a safer and more visual
approach at that corner. Opposition to the improvement or removal
of this curve and hill were expressed by area residents, Nancy
Turner, Paul Swanson, and Ilka Priest.
Leonardo moved, seconded by Stover, to deny the R-4 rezoning re-
quest. Leonardo then withdrew his motion, seconded by Stover.
Leonardo moved, seconded by Stover, to approve the simple lot
division into 2 lots of 30,000 square feet. Stover withdrew
her second. Motion died for lack of second.
Haugen moved to approve the original application requesting the
R-4 zoning, and a~cept the 8,000 square feet for road right of way.
Motion failed - 3 ayes, 2 nayes (Stover and Leonardo).
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
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JUNE 13, 1983
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Rascop moved, seconded by Rascop, to approve the simple subdivision
and accept the 8,000 square feet for road right-of-way, to be followed
by rezoning of Lot 2, when proper information has been submitted to
City. Motion carried unanimously.
SWIMMING POOL APPROVAL:
Cathy Hendrickson-bOb5 Eureka Road
Plans were presented to the Council for approval to install a swimming
pool at 6065 Eureka Road.
Shaw moved, seconded by Leonardo, to approve the request as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
VARIBNCE REQUEST:
Mike Jorgensen-5435 Timber Lane
RESOLUTION NO. 44-83
Mr. Jorgensen was present to request a variance to construct a deck
to an existing non-conforming building. Planner Nielsen recommended
approval to include the removal of a shed to reduce the non-conform-
ity.
Haugen moved, seconded by Rascop, to approve the variance as recom-
mended. Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call Vote - 5 ayes.
Council Break....9:25 PM..................Reconvene....9:35 PM
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REZONING REQUEST:
Wayne Pokorny-24275 Yellowstone Trail
Mr. Pokorny presented a proposal to rezone his property from R-l
to R-2, stating that 31 lots in the surrounding area are smaller
than 40,000 square feet. Haugen questioned whether a PUD zoning was
considered.
Haugen moved to table the zoning request until PUD zoning can be
reviewed. Fees will be credited if zoning request is changed
with a waiver received on the 100 day time line for action,
seconded by Shaw. Motion carried unanimously.
SETBACK VARIANCE
Mike Halley-Woodhaven 2nd Addition
RESOLUTION NO. 45-83
Mr. Halley of Halley Land Corp. request setback variances for five of
the lots in Woodhaven 2nd Addition that may be necessary for building.
Haugen moved, seconded by Stover, to approve the requested variances to
be drawn by the attorney into the Resolution. Motion carried unani-
mously by Roll Call Vote. 5 ayes.
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