06-098
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 06-098
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR ADDITIONAL ACCESSORY SPACE
TO DAVID AND CHANTEL ERICKSON
WHEREAS, David and Chantel Erickson (Applicants) are the owners of real property
located at 6155 Murray Court, in the City of Shore wood, County of Hennepin, legally described
as:
"Parts of Lots 86 and 87, Auditor's Subdivision Number 135, 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 Applicants have applied to the City for a Conditional Use Permit for the
construction of a detached garage which, when combined with existing accessory space on the
property, will bring the total amount of accessory space on the property to approximately 1764
square feet; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants' 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 its regular meeting on 14 November 2006, the minutes
of which meeting are on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Applicants' request was considered by the City Council at its 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 (1764 square feet) does not exceed the floor area
above grade of the principal structure (3967 square feet).
2. The Applicants' lot contains approximately 74,885 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).
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3. The design and materials of the garage are compatible with the architectural character
of the existing home.
4. The proposed garage complies with all setback requirements for the R-1A District.
CONCLUSION
1. The application of David and Chantel Erikson for a Conditional Use Permit as set
forth herein above be and hereby is granted.
2. That the Applicants are 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. 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:
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