94-047
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 94-47
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR ADDITIONAL ACCESSORY SPACE
TO GREG KARAS
WHEREAS, Greg Karas (Applicant) is the owner of real property located at 5600
Star Lane, in the City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, legally described as:
"Lot 3, Block 1, Westwood 4th Addition"; 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 existing
accessory space, will bring the accessory space up to 1354 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 memoranda to the Planning Commission dated
28 April 1994 and 17 May 1994, which memoranda are 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 May 1994, 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 May 1994, at which time the Planner's memoranda 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 proposed accessory space (1354 square feet) does not exceed the
floor area above grade of the principal structure (2402 square feet).
2. That the total area of accessory space does not exceed 10% of the minimum
lot area for the R-IC Zoning District in which it is located (2,000 square feet).
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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 -1 C District.
CONCLUSION
1. That the application of Greg Karas for a Conditional Use Permit as set forth
hereinabove 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 June,
1994.
ATTEST:
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