06-097
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 06-097
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR ADDITIONAL ACCESSORY SPACE
TO JAMES LOFFLER
WHEREAS, James Loffler (Applicant) is the owner of real property located at 6030
Mill Street, in the City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, legally described as:
"Lot 127 Auditor's Subdivision No. 120, Hennepin County, Minnesota"; 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 an attached, two-level garage which will have approximately 2344 square
feet of floor area; 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 8
November 2006, 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 14 November 2006, 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 27 November 2006, 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. The total area of accessory space (2344 square feet) does not exceed the floor area
above grade of the principal structure (3164 square feet).
2. The Applicant's lot contains approximately 44,800 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-1A Zoning District in which it is located (4,000 square feet).
3. The design and materials of the garage are compatible with the architectural
character of the existing home.
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4. The proposed garage complies with all setback requirements for the R-1A District.
5. Construction of the home, garage and driveway will not exceed a total impervious
surface to lot area ratio of 25 percent.
CONCLUSION
1. That the application of James Loffler 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. The proposed garage will be used strictly for purposes of a residential
nature.
b. 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 Shore wood this 27th day of
November 2006.
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WOODY LOVE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
WSON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
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