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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
LYIONDA Y, MAY 4, 1998
5755 COuNTRY CL{JB ROAD
COUNCIL CHA~fBERS
7:00 P.LY!.
AGENDA
1 . CONVENE WORK SESSION
A. Roll Call
B. Review Agenda
2. PRESENTATION BY JIlYI STRONli\1EN, KENNEDY &
GRA YEN, ON USE OF RIGHT -OF - WAY
3. DISCUSSION ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS -
TELECOM1\1UNICATIONS CONSl:JLTANT
4. DISCUSSION ON LAND USE ISSUES (Att.-#4 Redraft of Land
Use Chapter of Comprehensive Plan)
5 . DISCUSSION ON RENTAL HOUSING POLICY (Att.-#5 Rental
Housing Ordinance)
6 . DISCUSSION ON METHOD FOR SELECTING PLA1~NING
COMMISSION ME~fBER
7 . ADJOURi'i
No official action is taken at Work Sessions.
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April 24. 1998
Mr. Brad Nielsen
City Planner
City of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
Shorewood. MN 5533 t -8927
Re: . Tower Siting Ordirtance
Dear Brad:
Enclosed are reS\lII1CS from two technical consultants who are both highly qualified to advise the
City. from the information 1 have received and from personal experience. Ptease review these
materials as you see fit.
Also, a!' 1 related earlier. the League is not aware of any fonnal joint tower siting agreements
between municipalities that may be affected by multiple applications in a close proximity. 1
assume your staff is inquiring of the !;UIfounding municipalities to aS5i~t in Shorewooo's process.
H you need any further information, please call.
Very truly yours.
~GRA VEN. C!l'ARTERED
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W.M-Montiomet:Y & Associates has extensive microwave experience
We have designed, specified. and supervised installation of microwave systems for both public
safety and utility clients. Our work includes experience in the 960 MHz. 2 gHz, 6 gHt. and 10,5 gHz
microwave bands using ribbon. loop. and redundant equipment configurations for carrying voice.
telemetry and data.
Clients Return to W M Montiomerv & A"s.~ciateg when new projects develo,p
We have clients who bave Uled our services or. a repeat basis for two decades
W.M Montiottte(y & Associates has a broad ranae ofstafftalemt
Our approach assigns the required staff resources needed to accompUsb the objectives of a
project. We have the expertise to work on communications projects fTom a policy development.
engineering. operational. fiscal. and shared use perspective. Each member of our project team has
over twenty yeatB of experience in their areas of expertise. We have established affiliations with other
service providers to handle many kinds of projects on a "turnkey" basis.
Scope of Services
This scope of service description flows from our telephone conversations concerning the current
Shorewood moratorium on wireless communications towers, Based on our discussion I understand
that Shorewood may wish to retain our advisory services to provide technical recommendations as
policies and/or ordinances are developed for wireless facilities. Ongoing work may entail mriew of
applications as they are received for a technical opinion concerning compliance with ordinance
provisions. We have pnMded similar services to a number of metropolitan area communities with just
a few of our many references listed below.
References
Attached find copies of "bios" for Ward and me. Please feel free to contact any of these references
concerning projects undertaken. on their behalf:
Scott County MN - Kathy Bongard, Planning Department - 612..496-8353
MetropoUtan Airports CommissionMN - Mickey Young. Telecom, Manager- 612-725-6148
City ofMitmetonka MN .. Geoff Olson. Planning Director;..61.2e939~8296
City of Apple Valley MN - Neal Heuer. Public Works Dept. - 612-953-2400
St. Croix County Wisconsin -Dave Fodroczi. Planning Dept. 715-386-4614
Carver County, MN - Steve lust, Planning Dept, .612-361-1826
City ofNotth St. Paul - Seldon Caswell. City Attorney - 6 12-179-0233
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CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAQ · SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331.8927. (612) 474-3236
FAX (612) 474-0128' www,state,netlshorewood' cityhall@shorewood,state,net
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Planning Commission
FROM:
Brad Nielsen
DATE:
13 March 1998
RE:
Draft Land Use Chapter Revisions
FILE NO.:
405 (Comp Plan)
Attached is a draft of proposed revisions to the Land Use Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.
Hopefully, it reflects the direction given to staff by the City Council at various study sessions
held over the past year, It should be noted that the Council has yet to review this draft.
Deletions from the original Land Use chapter have been highlighted with strikeouts, and
additions have been shown in italic.
Staff continues to work on updating the city base map and computerizing the land use maps. We
hope to have them available in the next 60 days. Large scale copies are available for your review
in the Planning Department.
One of the more interesting topics added to the plan has to do with preservation of open space.
The attached memorandum from the City Administrator will be discussed at a Council study
session on Monday, 16 March. The Metro Greenprint that is summarized in the memo and
addressed in the revised land use chapter is very interesting. We will attempt to get additional
copies for all of the City officials.
If you have any questions relative to the proposed revisions, please do not hesitate to call me
prior to Tuesday night's meeting.
Cc: Jim Hurm
Mayor and City Council
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Land Use Plan - Chapter Outline
I. Introduction
II. Goals and Objectives
III. Issues
IV. Policies
V. Concept Plan
VI. Land Use Plan
DRAFT
A. Land Use Classifications
1. Undeveloped Open Space
2. Low Density Residential
3. Low to Medium Density Residential
4. Medium Density Residential
5. High Density Residential
6. Semipublic
7. Public
8. Commercial
B. Land Use/Zoning Changes
C. Land Subdivision
D. Housing Variety/Affordability
E. Senior Housing
F:G. Lake Access
6-:H. Population and Household Projections Based Upon Land Use Plan
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Introduction
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Based upon the Existing Land Use-+994-1998 map shown
on page LU-23 of this Chapter nearl) 15% approximately
10% of the land in the community is undeveloped at this
time. This includes land that exists as residential estate
property capable of further subdivision and development.
There still remain limited large tracts of buildable land on
which development can be expected to occur. The largest
of these undeveloped areas exist in the westernmost third of
the community. As this vacant land develops, the City must
have a guide for how it will be used.
The Land Use Plan is formulated to show logical
relationships between a variety of major land use types,
including residential, public, semipublic, commercial, and
undeveloped open space. Location of various land uses is a
result of applying the general planning concepts and the
specific policies contained in the Policy Plan. In deciding
the amount which is desired of each land use type, several
factors are considered:
1.
Community Function. The primary role of
Shorewood in the metropolitan area has been
identified as provision of housing. As such,
planning must be geared toward providing a quality
living environment with adequate supportive
services (i.e. park and recreational facilities,
neighborhood convenience commercial areas, etc.).
2.
Community Character. Shorewood's current
character is primarily single family residential.
Shorewood will strive to maintain its character.
3.
Development Costs. In the past, htrge lots 'were
neccsstuy to a:ccoml'llodatc on site sewer s) stems.
With the installation of sanitary sewer, the cost of
large lot de (elopment has increased greMly.
Development of smaller lot sizes allovvs
development costs to be spread o'(er a greater
number of lots, thus reducing the cost per unit.
3.
Varietj of Housing Life Cycle Housing. Current
residential development in Shorewood consists
mainly of single family units. Few new housing
units are available to young singles, newly married
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Goals and Objectives
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Land Use Goals
The City shall establish a pattern of land uses which is
consistent with the residential and recreational functions of
the community.
The land use plan shall promote harmonious relationships
between various land uses (e.g. homes, commercial outlets,
churches, parks, schools, etc.) through proper development
and locational planning.
Through land use planning discourage land uses which are
inconsistent with the residential and natural character of the
community.
The City shall promote the development of safe, healthy
and affordable housing options.
Land Use Objectives
1.
A cohesive land use pattern that ensures
compatibility and functional relationships among
activities is to be formulated and implemented.
2.
Community planning and development is to
consider the surrounding neighbors, neighborhoods
and cities,
3,
Development that is not accompanied by a
sufficient level of supportive services and facilities
(utilities, parking, access, etc,) is to be prevented.
4,
Land uses and environmental quality are to be
maintained and where necessary upgraded.
5,
Property values are to be preserved and protected.
6,
Community development is to be compatible with
features of the natural environment and is to be
accommodated without destroying environmental
features and natural amenities,
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7. Individual neighborhoods are to be maintained and where necessary, strengthened in
character, while at the same time improving and reinforcing community identity.
8. A creative approach (as opposed to "traditional" subdivision design) to the use of land
and related residential development is to be encouraged.
9. Commercial development shall be safe, convenient, attractive, and consistent with the
residential character of the community.
10. Establish a consistent approach to the development of fragmented land parcels which
encourages cooperation between landowners and provides for access and utility service
which complies with City standards.
11. Dc v dol' a senim homing progrMn ~ hieh:
a. Allo vv s senim s to I eh1ain in theiI single ftlmily homes.
b. Pro "ides 11 r11nge of homing ty pes, including step do vv n housing, senim
ltpllrtIficnts 11nd fi:5sistcd Ii v ing housing, YV ith initial emph11sis being placed on
step doyv n housing.
c. Estllblishes regul11tions ~'hich permit the constI tlction of afford11ble scnim housing
Vv hile ensuring comp11tibility with existing r csidenti111 neighborhoods.
d. Identifies suitable sites fm senior housing.
c. Establishes methods to cnsure control over suitable senim homing sites.
f. Assists finanei11lly in senim housing projects to ensure affordllbility 11nd enh11nee
compatibility vv ith existing de'vdopIl1ents.
g. Identifies and participates in support ser (ices for the elderly, e.g. tI11nsportation,
SOci111 Md IecIcational facilities, home maintehllnce and repllir.
11. Identify parcels of land with the potential to be set aside as permanent greenspace and
explore means of obtaining conservation easements or financing the acquisition of such
parcels.
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Issues
UndevelopedlUnderdeveloped Land
A limited number of vacant parcels remain to be developed
in Shorewood. Despite land use patterns having been
relatively weIl established, issues will undoubtedly arise
concerning intensity, compatibility and environmental
impact. Is it necessary for all land to be developed?
More challenging than developing the remaining large
parcels is coordinating controlling the development of
smaIl parcels to avoid the adverse effects of piece-meal
subdivision.
Discrepancies Between Land Use Plan and Existing
Zoning
The Comprehensive Plan prepared in 1981 resulted in the
rezoning of several areas within the community, primarily
to make zoning consistent with existing development.
There remain, however, discrepancies between the Land
Use Plan and the existing zoning map. The City intends to
resolve such discrepancies infavor of whichever land use
tool results in a lower residential density. Zoning which
ll.Ilowed higher densities of Iesidential de (dopment Of
changes in land use to implement the City's land use plan
has been done on a Cllse by case basis in conjunction ~ith
specific: devdopment fCquests.
This approach to Iezoning should be IeexllmiIlcd to
determine if the land use plan 'vvould be better implemented
through City initiated loning for certain propeIties.
Housing V ariety/ Affordability
Shorewood has served, over a long period of time, as a
residential community with the tradition of single-family
homes. While some variety of cost and lot sizes has been
achieved over the past several years, the limited amount of
land remaining in the community, combined with high land
values, presents little opportunity for the development of
housing that is affordable by metropolitan area standards.
the lack of M"fordab1c housing options presents an llfCll of
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concern. As such, it is important that Tthe City needs to explore ways to CneOt1Iage dc(clopment
preserve its present stock of affordable housing.
S~ni6r I16tlsing
Like most commuqitic~ Shore wood is faced 'vvith an incleasing docrly population. A Stud) of
SenioI IIousing Necd~, plepared by the City in 1991 indicates a lack of senior housing options
(style and affordability ) for tho:5e vv ho can not, or choose not to, sta:y in single fafItily homes.
Thi~ i~sue i~ compounded by the limited amot1nt of suitable land (i.e. ~ize, zoning, a(ailabilit) of
seuicc~, etc.) Iemaining fOI development. ~ylyThat land docs rcn1ain i~ rapidly being absorbed by
development.
Lake Access
As a result of the 1981 Comprehensive Plan, two lake access issues were addressed. The City
conducted a study relative to the use of existing fire lanes, which concluded with a decision to
keep, but regulate, fire lanes for neighborhood use. Secondly, the City adopted regulations
pertaining to existing marinas.
Recently the LMCD and the DNR have agreed upon a goal of locating 750 parking spaces
associated with lake access to Lake Minnetonka. While Shorewood has provided a minimum
number of parking spaces on Christmas Lake, some Lake Minnetonka communities have taken
issue with the fact that Shorewood has no public access to Lake Minnetonka.
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Policies
General
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The community shall be planned and developed in
units as determined by either physical barriers
and/or homogeneous land use characteristics.
Whenever possible, the impact of physical barriers
shall be reduced in order to increase relationships
between isolated areas and reinforce continuity and
a sense of community.
3.
Major streets are to border, not penetrate,
neighborhoods.
4.
Land use development shall be planned to prevent
competition of a detrimental type.
5.
All development proposals shall be analyzed on an
individual basis from a physical, economic and
social standpoint to determine the most appropriate
uses within the context of the planning district in
which it is located and within the community as a
whole.
6.
Land use development shall be related to and reflect
transportation needs, desired development and
community priorities.
7.
Land use development shall be planned so as not to
isolate or create landlocked parcels.
8.
The use of easements for the purpose of access is to
be discouraged.
9.
"Back lot" development shall not be permitted.
Adequate access must be established and provided
to avoid creating nonconforming property.
10.
Intensification of land use activity and development
will only be allowed if accompanied by sufficient
corresponding increases in related supportive and
service facilities such as parks, off-street parking,
fire and police protection, etc.
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11. Transitions between distinctly differing types of land uses shall be accomplished in an
orderly fashion which does not create a negative (economic, social or physical) impact on
adjoining developments.
12. Wherever possible, changes in types of land use shall occur either at center, mid-block
points so that similar uses front on the same street, or at borders of areas separated by
major manmade or natural barriers.
13. The removal of land from the tax rolls shall be considered only when it can be clearly
demonstrated that such removal is in the public interest.
14. Programs and incentives for continuing privately initiated maintenance, improvements
for energy conservation, and redevelopment of existing land use development shall be
created and implemented. The City shall cooperate with already established private
groups in undertaking development and redevelopment efforts.
15. Renewal, replacement and redevelopment of substandard and grossly incompatible
development shall be accomplished through public action and private means.
16. Where practical, problems with conflicting and non-complementary uses shall be
resolved through removal and relocation.
17. Sufficient setback requirements for new development along major streets shall be
established to prevent future problems of street upgrading (e.g. widening).
18. To the maximum extent possible, development policies and regulations shall be applied
consistently and uniformly.
19. Shorewood's land planning and development shall be on a cooperative basis with
neighboring communities.
20. Shorewood's lakeshore shall be protected from overintensification of use and
development.
Residential
1. Residential neighborhoods shall be planned and developed according to established
planning district boundaries.
2. Low density residential neighborhoods shall be protected from encroachment or intrusion
of high use types and by adequate buffering and separation from other residential as well
as non-residential use categories.
3. Residential neighborhoods shall be protected from penetration by through traffic.
4. Access to major streets shall be provided on the periphery of residential neighborhoods.
5. Owner occupied housing is to be encouraged.
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including noise, air and visual pollution.
7. A variety of housing is to be maintained.
8. Housing styles and development techniques which conserve land and increase energy
efficiency are to be encouraged.
9. Lot sizes in the e:omnctlnit)' shall take into aceotlnt the cost of land and ~eI v ice
impro'v'cmcnts, yet be adcqtlate to maintain the stlbtlIban, natural ch.aracteristics of th.e
community.
*9. Overall density shall be a primary consideration in planning for the community.
++:-10. Density and lot size shall be the primary considerations in the review of development
requests.
H,11. All new housing shall adhere to the highest community design, planning and construction
standards.
H,12. Innovation in subdivision design and housing development shall be considered through
the use of devices such as the cluster and planned unit development concepts.
+4-:- 13. Residential development shall be prohibited on flood plains and other natural features
that perform important protection functions in their natural state.
+5-:14. New residential development shall maintain the natural environmental character of
Shorewood.
16. Integration of hotlsing t) pes or sty les ~ ithin a development shltll be allowed when
applicable M long as the total number of tlfl:its conforms to the prescribed density for the
total de velopment.
t=/-;15. High density housing is to be concentrated and allowed in those portions of the
community where adequate supportive facilities (high capacity streets, utilities, etc.) are
existing, service needs are minimized, and activities in the form of work and leisure time
are directly accessible.
+&:-16. High density housing shall not be utilized specifically as a buffer or viewed as being
capable of absorbing negative impacts.
+9:-17. High density housing is to be developed only in relation to and support of major
commercial and service centers.
2:6-:18. The City shall respond to the housing needs of the entire community.
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2+:-19. Shorewood's housing planning and development shall be in cooperation with neighboring
south shore communities.
Commercial
1. The City of Shorewood's commercial development shall be oriented towards
"convenience" type of shopping geared toward neighborhood or community scale
markets.
2. Commercial and service centers shall be developed as cohesive, highly interrelated units
with adequate off-street parking.
3. Existing and proposed service and commercial uses shall be adequately and appropriately
landscaped according to community requirements as may be amended.
4. All existing and proposed service and commercial uses shall be adequately screened or
buffered from any adjacent residential development.
5. Orderly transitions between commercial and residential areas shall be established and
maintained.
6. Uncoordinated linear commercial development shall be strongly discouraged in favor of a
unified development pattern.
7. A commercial maintenance code shall be formulated.
8. Joint utilization of parking, access, and other related supportive services shall be
promoted in service and commercial districts and individual developments.
9. Safe and convenient pedestrian movement shall be provided within service and
commercial developments.
10. When possible or when opportunities arise, major street access for service and
commercial development shall be at the periphery of the area.
11. Locate neighborhood convenience centers along minor arterial or major collector streets.
12. Commercial development at street intersections shall be limited and restricted.
Development of one quadrant does not indicate or dictate commercial use of the
remaining quadrants.
13. Ensure that neighborhood convenience centers are provided with safe and convenient
accessibility for both motorists and pedestrians.
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14. It shall be the responsibility of existing commercial developments to assume the burden
" of making necessary improvements to insure compatibility with surrounding residential
uses.
Commercial Service
1. The existing commercial service development in Shorewood shall be upgraded and
improved to the highest possible standards of operation.
2. It shall be the responsibility of existing commercial service developments to assume the
burden of making necessary improvements to ensure compatibility with surrounding
residential uses.
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Concept Plan
These adopted principles therefore serve as an initial
reference guiding community or neighborhood district
planning and improvement. The next reference point is the
Concept Plan. The Concept Plan forms the basis from
which categorical elements of the Comprehensive Plan are
developed. In other words, the plans for environmental
protection, land use, transportation and community
facilities will grow out of the concepts set forth in this
section of the document. The physical development and
design concepts are derived from the established goals,
objectives and policies and an assessment of the
community's function within the context of the
Metropolitan Area.
The primary function of Shorewood is the provision of
housing and a leisure time environment. Likewise, the
function of most adjacent lakeshore communities is similar,
making it somewhat difficult to differentiate between one
community and another. In addition to the similarity in
basic function, irregular boundaries and geographic
configuration compound the difficulty of identifying each
individual community. Shorewood's lack of a "traditional
downtown" and Excelsior's strong identity in that regard
further add to the problem.
In recognition of these problems, Shorewood has adopted
as one of its goals establishing an identity and sense of
community. For the purpose of this report, a community is
defined as an entity possessing a common likeness or
character. Since the basic character of Shorewood is that of
a residential community, it is essential that each residential
neighborhood be maintained as a unit with a sense of
continuity and focus. Moreover, as certain supportive
services and facilities are required in order for a residential
community to function properly and adequately,
nonresidential uses should be likewise maintained. In other
words, proper attention to each constituent part of the
community is essential to the establishment of an identity
or sense of community.
Relative to the function and goals of the community, the
overall plan concept for the City of Shorewood is the
development of the community on a district or
neighborhood basis. While a neighborhood can be
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planning purposes these neighborhoods or planning districts have been determined based upon
natural divisions and/or physical barriers. So, for the purpose of this report, neighborhood and
planning district may be used interchangeably. The map on the following page shows
Shorewood divided, for planning purposes, into twelve districts.
In order to enhance or reinforce the sense of community identity in Shorewood, it is essential that
constituent planning districts within the City are provided with a sense of continuity and focus.
An internal continuity within each district is desirable as each neighborhood should relate well
within itself as well as to adjoining neighborhoods and the entire community. Within residential
districts, it is proposed that neighborhood parks ranging in size depending on the circumstance
serve as the focus or unifying element. This concept is illustrated in Concept Sketch Number
One in the following pages. Furthermore, in terms of overall circulation within each
neighborhood district, it is essential that major traffic flow border, not penetrate, the district.
This is necessary from the standpoint of increasing the safety to pedestrians and bicyclists as well
as maintaining the environmental quality of the neighborhood.
Within the concept of developing the entire community on a unit or district basis, it is important
that individual districts not only have an internal continuity, but also that they relate to one
another. In order to relate neighborhood districts on a community scale, it is recommended that
community focal points be developed (see Concept Sketch Number Two). Typically, a
community would have one central activity center to serve this purpose. However, given the
elongated shape of Shorewood, a multiple nuclei concept is proposed. These focal points already
exist to a certain extent, but planning for the community should recognize and attempt to enhance
these activity centers. The primary commercial focus for the City will be the shopping center at
Lake Linden and Highway 7.
Future commercial development in Shorewood should be encouraged to locate in and around the
existing shopping center to ensure its economic viability and stability and establish this area as
the commercial "core" of the City. Further, residential development around the shopping center
should be the highest density considered allowable by the City. The idea of higher density
residential surrounding the commercial center serves several purposes: 1) it supports commercial
activity; 2) it serves as a land use transition between the intensity of the commercial activity and
lower intensity uses (see Concept Sketch Number Three); and 3) provides an area for alternative
housing types not now existing in Shorewood.
The commercial center should remain easily accessible to all residential districts. The center
should also project a unified image with individual components of the center arranged so as to
create functional and complementary use relationships. Circulation within the core should be, to
the extent possible, largely pedestrian oriented. In order to increase the continuity of the center,
while at the same time increasing pedestrian safety, major traffic flow should be routed around
the periphery of the center, penetrating it as little as possible. Finally, commercial property
maintenance should represent and reflect the vitality and stability of the entire community.
The Vine Hill Road/Highway 7 commercial area should be considered, although to a lesser
degree, as another commercial focal point. Neighborhood and/or convenience type commercial
uses should be encouraged to fill in this area.
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The City Hall and surrounding City property will be considered another community focal point
and serve as the civic center for Shorewood. Development of this area should be representative
of community attributes and set an example for private development in the community.
Community parks should be developed within the community to serve the recreational needs of
the City. Additionally, the proposed Shorewood Trail System will serve to unify or tie the
community together. To the extent feasible, priority should be given to the development of this
system.
A design concept which is to be encouraged in the community is residential d;ustering.
This concept recognizes overall densit," rather than lot size and can be applied in some
fashion to any of the zoning districts. The primary advantage of this concept, and the
reason it is considered so suitable for Shore-.v60d, is that it encourages preservation of
natural features, such as wooded areas and wetlands, .vhile still all6t'ting efficient and
economically adyantage6us use of land. Sketch Number F6ur illustrates this concept as
applied to wetlands.
Planned unit development is a concept which has been incorporated into Shorewood's existing
zoning ordinance and utilized to a certain extent in the past. Advantages of planned unit
development are several: I) the contractual agreement between the developer and the City gives
the City more total control than traditional subdivision; 2) more efficient circulation patterns can
be achieved for a large area than piecemeal development might allow; 3) land use transitions can
occur within the site; and 4) natural features can be preserved by functional clustering of units
and/or uses. Shorewood's P.UD. regulations are in need of review, update and clarification.
Clear criteria must be established as to when P. UD. may be used as a development tool.
Applicants for P. UD. must provide clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that the use of
P. UD. meets the City's criteria, and that the use of P. U.D. would provide benefit to the City
over traditional zoning requirements.
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Land Use Classifications
The maps on the following pages show Existing Land Use
in Shorewood and the Land Use Plan for the community.
The Land Use Plan map shows the proposed juxtaposition
of a variety of land use types and densities, These land
uses are described in general below. More detailed
information and justification are included in the Area Plans
section which follows the Community Facilities/Services
Plan.
Undeveloped Open Space. Based upon the assumption that
all buildable land in Shorewood will eventually be
developed in one fashion or another, this category consists
primarily of wetlands. These areas are indicated on the
Land Use Plan map as designated wetlands, and are taken
from the official Shorewood wetlands map. These areas are
scattered throughout the community and range in size from
small potholes to the very large tracts of land found near
Howard's Point Road and east of Christmas Lake.
Protection of these natural areas is considered important,
both in terms of Shorewood's natural drainage system and
retention of community aesthetics.
As undeveloped land in Shorewood becomes more scarce,
there is increasing interest in preserving at least some of it
as permanent open space. Metro Greenprint. a publication
sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources, provides an overview of programs available to
communities interested in the preservation of open space.
With these and other programs in mind, the City should
examine its inventory of remaining undeveloped land,
establishing priorities for the acquisition of land (e.g.
ecological preservation, scenic and recreational value,
etc.), and identifying financing alternatives for such
acquisition. Input from neighborhood groups would be
valuable in this effort.
Low Density Residential. While the City has recognized a
need for providing areas which allow a somewhat higher
density than one acre lots, there is still a market for large
lots. The areas indicated on the Land Use Plan map consist
of land where such development is already prevalent.
Overall density is proposed at approximately 0 to 1 unit per
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acre. Most of the areas proposed as low density are adjacent to natural areas such as lakes or
wetlands. In this regard, the City must ensure that any changes in density to surrounding areas
have a minimum of impact on the lower intensity use.
Low to Medium Density Residential. This land use basically consists of single family residential
at a density of approximately 1 to 2 units per acre. Most of the area designated as low to medium
density residential is already zoned for this type of development. lIo vve vcr, some expansion of
this land use category is proposed. AreM that aIe; proposed fOJ a change in density flOm lovv
density to lovv to medium density arc justified based upon the :rpparent necd for areas in vvhich
de v clopment costs can be 10 vv ered and yet 'w-here the spacious character of the community can be
maintained.
Medium Density Residential. This category of land use is provided to allow residential
development at a density of 2 to 3 units per acre. This density begins to allow a greater variety
of housing types. Small lot single family residential, double bungalows, and medium density
townhouse development may be permitted in these areas.
Residential development at this density is viewed as serving two purposes: 1) proper location
creates a transitional area between lower density residential uses and higher intensity uses such
as commercial (see concept plan), and 2) applies the concept of locating a greater density of
population nearer to activity centers and major traffic carriers.
High Density Residential. At 3 to 6 units per acre, this is the highest density residential use
proposed for the City of Shorewood. Types of housing allowed in these areas would include
higher density townhouse development and potentially small scale apartment or condominium
units.
The areas proposed for high density residential are relatively limited in area and number so as to
have a minimum effect on the overall density of the community. These areas include primarily
the properties immediately adjacent to the existing commercial uses. Once again the concepts of
land use transition and higher density near activity centers have been applied,
Semipublic. This land use type includes churches, cemeteries, the NSP property on County Road
19, and the largest area designated semipublic - the country club and golf course located near the
center of the community. All areas so designated on the Land Use Plan map are already in
existence. No new areas are proposed for semipublic use, nor are any existing semipublic uses
proposed to be eliminated.
Public. This classification includes all existing public buildings, schools, parks and recreational
facilities in the community. It should be noted that the Chicago and Northwestern rail right-of-
way has been acquired by the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority for possible
extension of light rail transit. Since light rail is not anticipated in the foreseeable future, the
right-of-way will continue to be used for trail purposes.
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Commercial. It is recommended that commercial uses in Shorewood be confined to cohesive,
compact activity centers. The only commercial uses shown in the western portion of the
community ~ are an existing marina on Howards Point Road and an auto repair operation on
Smithtown Road, near Eureka Road. The marina is a nonconforming use within a residential
zoning district, and the auto repair property is quite substandard, even for its current C-2
zoning. While this represents a considerable amount of land without neighborhood facilities,
from a planning perspective neither the existing nor the proposed density in western Shorewood
is considered great enough to warrant designation of an area for commercial use. Most of the
commercial land use in Shorewood is located near the center of the community and on the east
end between Vine Hill Road and Old Market Road. The area near the intersection of Smithtown
Road and County Road 19 is mainly auto-oriented commercial. The shopping center in that area
is part of Tonk a Bay, but serves as a general commercial area for Shorewood residents.
Shorewood's primary shopping district is located on Highway 7 east of Lake Linden Drive. It is
recommended that if commercial development is proposed, it should be located in the shopping
center or its immediate vicinity. The area surrounding the shopping center has been designated
for high density low to medium density residential use on the Land Use Plan map, however, the
City should remain open to proposals for commercial expansion there as well. Less than one
mile east of the shopping center is an existing restaurant. It should be noted that Excelsior
surrounds this site on three sides and Highway 7 separates the property from the rest of
Shorewood. As such, its orientation is more toward the highway and downtown Excelsior.
Moving eastward on the Land Use Plan map, the commercially zoned property at the intersection
of Christmas Lake Road and Highway 7 has been acquired for public use, primarily for
correction of the Christmas Lake Road intersection and drainage.
The area in the vicinity of the Vine Hill Road/Highway 7 intersection is primarily neighborhood
and convenience type commercial. No change in use or expansion of the commercial zoning is
proposed for this area.
Land Use/Zoning Changes
Subsequent to adoption of the 1981 Comprehensive Plan, the City adopted zoning regulations to
implement the Land Use Plan. A variety of residential zoning districts were established, a
commercial service district was created, regulations for existing nonconforming marinas were
adopted, and planned unit development provisions were improved and expanded. The actual
zoning of property was limited to changes which made the zoning consistent with existing land
use patterns. For example the Shady Hills area had been zoned for one-acre lots despite having
developed as half-acre lots. Undeveloped parcels planned for a higher use than their zoning were
not rezoned at the time. Rather, the intent was to rezone property in conjunction with
development requests, using the Land Use Plan as a guide.
While this ;rpproach to relOning has pro'vidcd the City vv ith stlbstantial control 0 v eI de v clopment,
a more Mserti'(e implementation program is recommcnded for the future. Given recent changes
in legislation, it is important that the Land Use Plan map and the City's Zoning Districts map be
consistent. For the most part, the Land Use Plan map will be adjusted to reflect existing zoning
patterns. The map on the following page illustrates recommended changes that are necessary to
mttke eliminate discrepancies between Shorewood's Land use Plan and Zoning Districts map
consistcnt. Following is a summary of proposed changes (numbers are keyed to the map on the
following page):
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I. Despite being planned for 1-2 units per acre, larger lots have been developed consistent
with its R-IA zoning, mostly because of existing drainage problems in the area. Change
the Land Use Plan to low density residential, 0-1 unit per acre.
2. The 2-3 units per acre development of this area is more consistent with its R-ID zoning
than its 0-1 unit per acre land use designation. Change the Land Use Plan to medium
density residential, 2-3 units per acre.
3. Planned for 0-1 unit per acre, the area has been developed at two units per acre and zoned
R-l C. Change the Land Use Plan to low to medium density residential, 1-2 units per
acre.
4. Larger lots have been developed than the original 1-2 units per acre which was planned.
The existing development and R-IA zoning are consistent. Change the Land Use Plan to
low density residential, 0-1 unit per acre.
5. Originally planned for residential development to phase out this commercial "spot zone",
the City agreed in the mid 80's to retain the existing C-2, commercial zoning of the
property. The exi3ting commercial lOning of the property i3 no longer eon3idered to be
con3i3tent ~ith the re3idential character of the area. Change the Zoning Districts mftp to
R-+e: Even though the existing use is consistent with its C-2 zoning, the site does not
conform to C-2 zoning requirements. The City may wish to work with the property owner
in the future regarding redevelopment of this site.
6. Thi3 area is planned f'Of 1 2 tlnits per acre, but lOned R lA. R 1 ClOning exists to the
north, ea3t and south. Change the Zoning Di3tIiets map to R lC and highlight as being
recommended f'Or planned tlfiit development dtle to vvetland configurations.
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density residential, the proposed R 2A existing R-IC zoning ~ accommodates
development of only two units per acre. Change the Zoning Districts mftp to R 2A. land
use designation to low to medium density residential.
&7. The current 1-2 units per acre land use designation is not consistent with existing
commercial development or R-IA zoning. Change the Land Use Plan to commercial,
noting that the existing marina should ultimately be brought into conformity with the L~R
Lakeshore Recreational district.
9-:8. Initially planned for redevelopment to medium density residential, this area has been
zoned R-C and C-4 reflective of existing uses. Change the Land Use Plan to commercial.
+&:9. The cxisting R 1 C wfting doc3 not reflect tThe planned 3-6 unit per acre density
designation does not reflect the existing R-1C zoning of the area. Change the Zoning
Di3tr icts mftp to R 2D or higher land use designation to low to medium density
residential.
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this area. The Land Use Plan should be changed to medium density residential, 2-3 units
per acre.
12.11. Although it was planned for 2-3 units per acre, lots in this area and the existing zoning
suggest a lower density. Change the Land use Plan to low to medium density residential,
1-2 units per acre.
H.12. Once planned for commercial development, this land has been acquired for the future
upgrading of the Christmas Lake RoadlHighway 7 intersection. Change the Land Use
Plan to public and the Zoning Districts map to R-IA.
+4:-13. Planned for 2-3 units per acre to encourage redevelopment from commercial service to
residential. Change existing R -1 A zoning to R - 2A.
+5-:14. This area has been developed based upon its existing R-IA zoning, making the 2-3 units
per acre land use designation inappropriate. Change the Land Use Plan to low density
residential, 0-1 unit per acre.
The Land Use Plan map on page LU-_ reflects the preceding recommendations.
Shorewood's zoning regulations should be reviewed and updated periodically. One issue that
has been raised in the Natural Resources chapter of this Plan that relates to the preservation of
open space is land coverage. Shorewood currently restricts the amount of impervious on
property in shore land areas to 25 percent. It is recommended that a similar requirement, for
example 30 percent, be imposed on land that is not located within the Shore/and zoning district.
Land Subdivision
Controlling the way land is subdivided goes hand in hand with zoning regulations in ensuring the
quality of urban development. As Shorewood's larger tracts become developed, increasing
pressure wiII occur to resubdivide smaller parcels and land once considered to be marginal. The
City's subdivision regulations should be updated to better address these situations.
The current Subdivision Code provides for developers to extend streets and utilities as necessary
to accommodate the development of adjacent properties. Also the Transportation Chapter of this
Plan sets forth policies for the use of private streets. With these rules in mind the review of all
subdivision requests should consider how nearby land might develop in the future. Area
planning should be done to demonstrate how specific subdivision requests fit with existing and
future development.
More often than not when one landowner is ready to subdivide its property, the adjoining
landowner is not. Timing then becomes an obstacle to avoiding detrimental piece-meal
development. The City can, in certain instances, overcome such obstacles by carefully crafting
development agreements and restrictive covenants that provide for future development. For
example, public right-of-way can be required for future streets with provisions that further
development wiII result in street and utility assessments. Planned unit development can be used
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as a tool to accommodate the different timing of various landowners' development requests.
Where it is not possible to facilitate coordination between landowners, subdivision should be
deemed premature.
As smaller pieces of land are resubdivided, lot configurations become a problem. Backlot
divisions, flag lots and gerrymandered property lines undermine the benefits of building setbacks
and disrupt continuity of open spaces. All subdivisions, regardless of size, should adhere to good
planning and design principles. To this end, the use of formal platting procedures wiII be
encouraged, while metes and bounds subdivisions wiII be approved only in the very simplest of
cases.
Housing V arietyl Atiordability
Affordable housing strategy is beyond the scope of this plan. It is recommended that the City
prepare a separate housing plan to address this issue. The plan should include an inventory of
Shorewood's existing housing stock, including types and values, and explore measures to
encourage the de... elopment preservation of existing affordable housing.
Seni6r II6tlsing
Affoldable housing options f'Ol senior eitiLens arc extlemely limited in Shore~ood. Oncc seniors
choose to or must le:ave their single family homes, virtually no housing is available to them. The
City lecognizes the importance of keeping these people in the community and has set fi goal to
promote the duelopment of sfik, healthy and affordfible housing options fOI seniors.
Over the pfist sevelfil yeMS community leaders have identified various levels at which the City
can participate in the development of senior housing. Initially it vvas hoped that the private
sectOI would lecognize that a market cxists for senior housing in the south Lake Minnetonka
area. This market ~fiS demonstrated in a housing needs stilt!y plepared by the City in 1991.
In conjunction vvith that study Shorewood updated its wning rcgtIlations to address senior
housing. It vvas determined that the in1paet of seniol housing on streets, parks and utility sel v iccs
"was less than that of othCI ty"pes of residential development. Consequently, senior housing is
novv allovved to be built at somewhat higher densities than othel vvisc provided by existing
wning. The City also reduced the park dedication fees and sevvcr connection charges for senior
housing in order to minimize de v clopment costs.
The City has acth'ely sought developers ohenior housing to build in Shorevvood. Response has
been limited, however, due to several faetols. 1) limited funding resotlIees;' 2) relati vel,. high
land costs in the alea, 3) una v ailabilit) of city v~ltt:el, and 4.) conflict with man,. residents' desire
to letain a vcr) lo"w density chmfiCter throughout the City.
The City has undertaken an analy sis of unde v doped and tIndel dc-v'doped lfind vy'ithin the
community to identify sites \l\, hieh arc most stIitable for senior hotIsing. There is some question,
given land and development costs, as to the feasibility of developing senior hotIsing on land
zoned for one aele lots (R lA Loning distIiet). While: higher densities allo~ed in the R lC ltnd
higher lesidential districts mil,. plovide opportunities fOI senior housing, those sites file liliiited
due to lack of city vvater.
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The map an the follo~ing page illustrates land parcels three acles or 1~l:IgeI in size. Out of 35
parcels, eight ale considelcd to be suitable, in varying degrees, as senioI hOttsing sites. Only two
of those have city vvateI imn,ediately available to them (site 20 and 21). rOtlI sites may bc able
to obtain wateI fron, the City of Chanhassen and t.wo arc questianable without extending city
~ater to them. foIlovving is a brief summar) of the suitability of the eight sitcs:
WatcI Available
#20
Approximately 5.71 aeles of land wned partly residential and partly con1mercial.
One of the tvvo sites with ~ater immediately available, this site is not ~ell suited
for step dOvvn housing due to vvctlands and tenain. Could 1l'Y00k for senior
apartments. Current wning ~ould aIlo~ up to 49 units.
#21
Zoned for single and two family residential, this site contains approximately 6.85
acles. With grading, this propelty could accommodate tll'Yin homes, single kvel
tovvnhouses, apartrnents and possible cottage style units. \\Tater is available to the
property. CtlIIent zoning vvould allo'w up to 59 units.
Water Potentially A v ailable
#17/18 V/hik tl,ese tvvo sites combine f'Or 12 aeles to make one of the larger sites
available, site 18 could be dcveloped alone vvith 7.4 acre:5. Proximity to Prceman
Park and adcqtIatc space to buffer from High \l\, a y 7 make this one of thc betteI
sitcs, except for water a'vailability. Could possibly obtain \l\, atcr from Chanhassen
or ShOlevvood if the Boulder Bridge vvater :5ystem is tIpgradcd. CtIrrcnt zoning
\'1ould a:llovv tip to 59 units on #18 or 99 tInits on both sites.
#23 Vlhile this sitc may be suitable for senior housing, the existing zoning makes
feasibility qtIestionable. The 7.4 acres StIpports onl)' 29 units based upon cunent
zoning. City vvater may be available fIom Chanhassen.
#33 and 34 Mentioncd primarily for thcir sizc and proximity to Chanhassen water, senior
housing may not be feasible duc to eunent R lA zoning and high property values.
Up to 18 tInits could be btIilt on #33, 13 unit:5 on #34. Site 34 may not be suitable
for step dOvvn housing dne to terrain.
WateI Unavailable
#19
If city vvatcr could be made available to this 6.1 acle :5ite, its zoning vvould allow
as many as 53 tInits. Cottage style dCvelopment could possibly be developed.
#22
While proximit)' to the golf eOtlIse enhances this location, its existing zoning and
lack of water make feasibility for seniar housing questionable. The 9.3 aerc sitc
could yield up to 40 units. Soils and draina~e. Ill~ pose problems.
The most significant coneltIsion \l\,hieh can be dravvn from the City's sitc analysis is that the
nun,beI of sites suitable for senior housing is extlemely lili'l.ited in ShOIev~ood. Lv'en as thc stndy
took place, huge parcels have bcen acqtIircd by dcvcIopels for single family honsing.
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C i ven the rate at which land i~ being absOl bed [01 pIi v ate de velopment, the City may Vv ish to
take action~ to set a~ide land ~hieh is consideIed suitable fOi senior housing. It may bE
ncce~saI y to ptlI eha~e options on such plOpeI t, vv hieh vv ould gi y'e the City an opportunity to
acquirc the land at some timE in the future. If a dcci~ion vv(IE made thM the City "vvould actually
de velop scnior housing it5cIf, sites for ~uch purpOSE could be prescned through the "official
mltpping" process.
If thE City determines that a higheI lucI of public participation i~ necessary, following Me
additional steps which could be considered.
As~i~t in pro v iding utilitiEs to senioI housing sites
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PtlIchasc land for Ie~ale to ~enior housing de (elopcr
VlIite do~n land cost or donate land to seniOl housing developer
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Underwrit'C construction financing
Act as dCveloper, then sell completed project to a pri v'ate entity
Act as dueloper and owneI, but contlttct fOI management
Lake Access
In 1988, after considerable study, the City adopted zoning controls that addressed the use of old
existing fire lanes within the community. Originally platted as public rights-of-way leading to
Lake Minnetonka and Lake William, these lanes have been classified and regulated based upon
their historic use. This effort concluded that the fire lanes should not be vacated, but should be
preserved for public use.
Access to Shorewood's lakes is also provided by three existing marinas and yacht clubs. It has
been determined that the yacht club located on Enchanted Island should continue to function as it
has in the past and not be expanded due to its residential location and poor access. Efforts should
be made to bring the marina on Howard's Point Road and the yacht club north of County Road
19 into compliance with Shorewood's L-R, Lakeshore Recreational zoning district. In this
regard the provisions of the L-R district should be reviewed to determine if they are overly
restrictive.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the LMCD continue to search for lake
access parking spaces adjacent to Lake Minnetonka. The City should cooperate with these
agencies to provide small, scattered facilities compatible with nearby land uses.
Pop.ulation and Household Projections Based Upon Land Use Plan
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The Land Use Chapter sets forth goals, objectives and
policies which serve as a guide for how land within the City
is to be developed and used. Shorewood has established
itself as a predominantly residential community. Any
nonresidential activities which are allowed should be
located and designed to support a quality living
environment. The City's land use goals are as follows:
The City shall establish a pattern of land uses which is
consistent with the residential and recreational
functions of the community.
The land use plan shall promote harmonious
relationships between various land uses (e.g. homes,
commercial outlets, churches, parks, schools, etc.)
through proper development and locational planning.
Through land use planning discourage land uses which
are inconsistent with the residential and natural
character of the community.
The City shall promote the development of safe, healthy
and affordable housing options.
The following summary of recommendations is reflective
of the City's goals, objectives and policies:
1.
Establish planning districts based upon natural
divisions and physical barriers.
2.
Create and enhance focal points within each
planning district or neighborhood.
3.
Commercial development should be consistent with
the residential character of the community and
concentrated to three primary locations: 1) Country
Club Road/County Road 19; 2) Lake Linden/
Highway 7; and 3) Vine Hill RoadlHighway 7.
4.
Encoulage residential clustering to preser ve natural
feattrres (e.g. ~etlandsand shOIcland).
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5-:4. Promote the use of sound planning and design principles. , ptlrticull1Ily plitnncd unit
development.
-6:5. Coordinate the development of small land parcels to ensure that access and utility service
comply with City standards.
~6. Adopt a Land Use Plan to illustrate the relationship of various densities of residential
development and nonresidential uses.
&7. Update the City's land use controls (e.g. zoning and subdivision ordinances) to implement
the Land Use Plan.
978. Identify areas which are best suited for planned unit development.
+6:-9. Require formal platting procedures for the subdivision of land, allowing metes and
bounds divisions only in the simplest of cases.
H-:-10. Prepare a separate housing plan describing Shorewood's existing housing stock and
identify measures to encourage the development preservation of affordable housing.
12. Tl1ke action to set itside land 'w hich is consideICd suitable for senior housing.
13. Determine to what level the City is vvilling to pl1rticipl1te finl1ncil111y in the devcIopn1cnt
of senior housing.
+4:11. Seek ways to bring the Howard's Point Marina and the Shorewood Yacht Club into
substantial compliance with the Lakeshore Recreational (L-R) zoning district.
+5:-12. Review and update the requirements of the Lakeshore Recreational zoning district.
16. Work with the UiCD to identify suitl1ble locations for public acce33 to Litke
Minnetonkit.
13. Develop and implement programs for the preservation of open space.
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The Council gave direction to (1) obtain an independent consultant; (2) obtain feedback from
Ms. Burroughs relative to the search area; (3) request the City Attorney investigate the possibility
of a regional approach; (4) consult MNDOT relative to the use of rights-of-way.
Mayor Dahlberg suggested staff develop a negotiation team of approximately three people to
work on the telecommunications issue. He stated he will participate on this negotiation team.
Commissioner Bailey pointed out that at some point there must be some criteria established
relative to locating sites. Nielsen noted this will be discussed further at the May 19, 1998 study
seSSIon.
Chair Borkon recessed the meeting at 8:38 p.m. and reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
2. DISCUSS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - LAND USE
Nielsen asked for direction from the Council as to whether the revisions to the land use chapter
are consistent with discussions the Council had at previous work sessions.
Nielsen felt it would be beneficial for the Planning Commission to focus on the changes which
were made and to then go back to discuss areas which were not changed at a later time.
Commissioner Callies noted her agreement and felt the role of the Planning Commission should
be to address the bigger picture rather than analyzing the Comprehensive Plan on a line by line
basis. Commissioner Bailey noted his agreement.
Commissioner Champa felt the Commission should review the comments Commissioner Kolstad
prepared relative to the Comprehensive Plan rather than going through them one by one.
Commissioner Kolstad commented the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan must support
where the City is attempting to go from a vision standpoint. She noted there are a number of
inconsistencies in the Plan at this point.
Commissioner Bailey inquired how the Council sees the Planning Commission's role relative to
the review of the Comprehensive Plan. He asked if the Planning Commission is to accept the
policy and ensure the document is consistent with that policy. Councilmember Garfunkel noted
his agreement.
Commissioner Kolstad questioned who will review the details of the Plan if they are not
reviewed by the Planning Commission. Commissioner Callies felt to some extent the
Commission must rely on staff since it is not practical for everyone on the Planning Commission
to make editorial comments throughout the Plan.
Councilmember O'Neill pointed out Nielsen has spent considerable time with the Council
relative to this matter and is very familiar with the direction the Council is pursuing.
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Mayor Dahlberg recommended the Commission read through the changes and deletions which
were made to the Comprehensive Plan and then return to the Council with documented concerns
which are prioritized in the Commission's capacity as a recommending body.
Chair Borkon felt a line by line review of the Plan to be very important, but stated she would not
be opposed to first looking at the broader issue. She felt at some point the line by line review
must be done by the Commission and did not feel this would be the responsibility of staff.
Commissioner Champa expressed his belief the process needs to move at a faster pace. He
suggested when there is a critical point which needs to be reviewed because it is inconsistent,
that point can be referred back to the Council to address. The various opinions and
interpretations should be documented for the Council to review.
Commissioner Kolstad pointed out the Comprehensive Plan is the Planning Commission's guide
on how to make planning decisions and the Commission must be familiar with it. Commissioner
Champa noted the Council has ultimate responsibility for this Plan, however, when it is
completed, the Planning Commission will have to understand it.
Mayor Dahlberg noted the Council defends a low density model in the Comprehensive Plan. He
suggested the Commission read through the plan and determine whether it is coherent. Where
the Plan is incoherent, the Commission should provide suggestions to the Council on how to
make those areas coherent.
Commissioner Bailey suggested flagging paragraphs without discussing them and then reviewing
the paragraphs which are of concern.
Commissioner Bailey felt the majority of the Comprehensive Plan to be coherent. Commissioner
Callies noted her agreement.
3. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR - None
4. REPORTS
FAREWELL RESOLUTION
COMMISSIONER VIRGINIA KOLSTAD
WHEREAS, Commissioner Champa said, "Well."
WHEREAS, Commissioner Lizee resolved that, "We may convince others by our
arguments, but we can only persuade them by their own. Ginny, we will remember you as an
advocate for discussion and We thank you for your time."
WHEREAS, Brad wrote, "Things have been good in Shorewood, but the place to be is
Parsippany for family, business and fun. I drove around for an hour trying to find a postcard to
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1998
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Borkon called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Chair Borkon; Commissioners Champa, Lizee (arrived at 7:07 p.m.),
Kolstad, Bailey (arrived at 7:07 p.m.) and Callies; Planning Director
Nielsen; and Council Liaison O'Neill.
Absent:
Commissioner Collins.
1. DISCUSS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - LAND USE
Planning Director Nielsen reported on the March 16, 1998 work session meeting of the City
Council relative to green space and the preservation of open space in Shorewood. The
Commission then viewed a video tape relative to "Keeping Open Spaces for Tomorrow."
Council Liaison O'Neill and Commissioner Champa reviewed the various options which were
presented and discussed at the Council work session relative to conservation contributions and
easements.
Nielsen reviewed the City goals relative to the issue of land use. Commissioner Kolstad
questioned whether the term "recreation" should be described in terms of both active and passive
use. Nielsen felt this would best be addressed in the Community Facilities section of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Kolstad questioned whether the goal relative to promoting harmonious
relationships between various land uses has been changed. Council Liaison O'Neill did not feel
the goals had changed, but perhaps the methodology to be used in attaining the goals had.
Commissioner Kolstad suggested changing the wording of goal three to read, "Through land use
planning encourage land uses which are consistent with the residential and natural character of
the community." Chair Borkon noted her agreement. She noted the first and third paragraphs
are very similar and she suggested combining the two paragraphs and rewriting them to reflect
that the City wants to encourage a pattern of land uses consistent with the character of the
community and discourage things the community does not want such as additional commercial
development. The other option would be to keep Paragraph 1 and strike Paragraph 3.
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Commissioner Callies expressed concern with the length of time the review of the Land Use
section could potentially take. She stated the Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Section is a very
general guide with which to base the City. She felt the goals were becoming too specific.
Nielsen pointed out the goals are not intended to be detailed, however, if the Commission agrees
this goal should be changed as suggested, he would recommend simply striking it entirely.
Commissioner Callies did not feel the paragraph should be stricken entirely. She felt the plan to
actively discourage to be different than establishing a pattern of land uses. She felt possibly the
paragraphs should be combined.
Commissioner Kolstad explained there has been a shift in the direction of where the
Comprehensive Plan was going before to where it is going now. She felt it would take work on
the part of the Commission to incorporate that shift in direction into the Land Use Plan.
Commissioner Kolstad felt it will be necessary to spend an amount of time on this issue.
Council Liaison O'Neill suggested since the various positions of the commissioners have been
stated, perhaps they can be reviewed by the Council and better defined. He suggested any further
suggestions be submitted in writing for Council consideration.
With respect to Paragraph 4, consensus was to change this paragraph to reflect, "preserving safe,
healthy and affordable housing options" rather than "promoting."
Commissioner Kolstad suggested adding a goal which could read, "Encourage the preservation
of the natural character of the area through the use of land preservation and protection tools and
ordinances such as tree preservation and wetland policies and various other techniques." Nielsen
felt this would more properly come in the Natural Resources section of the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Champa suggested one of the goals be to obtain as much of the remaining
undeveloped parcels as possible. Nielsen pointed out this would be an objective of the plan, but
may not be a goal.
Commissioner Callies suggested establishing a pattern of land uses which is consistent with the
residential and recreational function of the community and preserves its natural features and
amenities.
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No.3 Commissioner Kolstad questioned whether the City can do anything to preserve
the variety of housing in Shorewood. She felt this should be a goal as a City,
however, there must be a clear idea on how this can be accomplished.
Commissioner Callies suggested either this not be a goal or objectives be
established as to how the City will attempt to accomplish this goal.
Councilmember O'Neill noted it is an objective of the Council to maintain a
variety of housing in the City, but it is not a goal.
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Commissioner Champa was in agreement with the wording of this section as
presented. Commissioner Lizee did not feel this goal fits with the concept of
lifecycle housing. She expressed concern relative to the last sentence of the
paragraph which refers to preserving the community's present variety of housing
stock. She did not feel this could be accomplished. Commissioner Lizee felt it
would be more acceptable to state it is the City's desire to maintain its low density
and residential character unless it is defined how the City is going to preserve
without restricting improvements, prohibiting demolitions and addressing
property rights.
Commissioner Kolstad expressed concern relative to situations in which a home
which is in good condition is demolished and replaced with a newer, bigger
structure. Commissioner Champa felt the goal of the City to preserve .housing
stock and preserve the character of the City. Commissioner Kolstad noted this is
to meet the affordability issue of Met Council and explained when houses are
replaced, they are replaced with larger, more expensive housing.
Commissioner Bailey felt it is possible for the City to preserve the variety of
housing stock in that he felt "variety" to be a fairly broad term.
Chair Borkon suggested referring this issue back to the Council for their
consideration and review. Council Liaison O'Neill noted his agreement.
No.4 Commissioner Kolstad suggested expanding this section to include a provision
which encourages the use of zoning tools to encourage the increased use of green
~pace.
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No.8 Chair Borkon questioned how this section relates to Planned Unit Developments.
Nielsen explained this was not stricken by the Council and there are uses for
planned unit development. Chair Borkon commented if referring to a creative
approach such as green space, this would not apply to the traditional subdivision
design. The consensus of the Commission was to delete the wording in the
parentheses.
No.9 Commissioner Lizee commented on the use of "consistent." Commissioner
Callies suggested using the word "compatible" rather than "consistent."
No.10 Chair Borkon suggested changing the wording to reflect "Establish/maintain a
consistent approach," rather than "Establish a consistent approach."
Commissioner Callies questioned the use of the word "fragmented" and it was
agreed Nielsen will reword this section to reflect parcels which have the potential
to be subdivided.
No.ll (Stricken Provision) Chair Borkon recalled there had been discussion in the past
that even though senior housing may not be something which is going to be
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implemented, possibly there is a way to develop something which is advantageous
for the City of Shorewood in regard to seniors.
Nielsen explained there may be a housing plan included in Comprehensive Plan
but at this time, given the existing moratorium, it should be removed. He felt this
section would be the basis for discussion and will be addressed as a part of the
senior housing moratorium. Council Liaison O'Neill explained this section is
being set aside to work on rewording it.
No.n (New Provision) Commissioner Kolstad stated she would like to add a provision
(No. 12) which states the City will try to identify parcels for green space, but also
use zoning tools to encourage green space in developments.
Land Use Issues
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Paragraph 1 Change "Is it necessary for all land to be developed?" to "It is not necessary for all
land to be developed."
Paragraph 2 Commissioner Lizee felt "controlling" should be replaced with "coordinating"
since the words "encouraging cooperation" are used in No. 10 on LU-4. Council
Liaison O'Neill noted his agreement.
Discrepancies Between Land Use Plan and Existing Zoning
Paragraph 1 Chair Borkon suggested the Council review this section and inquired whether it
should be included if the discrepancies are going to be eliminated. Council
Liaison O'Neill explained this section has been put on hold to determine whether
there are any changes remaining to be completed. If there are no changes
anticipated, this section can be deleted.
Council Liaison O'Neill suggested "all discrepancies between land use and
zoning will be resolved."
Housing V ariety/ Affordability
Commissioner Lizee expressed concern with the last sentence and the use of the word "preserve."
She felt the point was made on LU-5 and this sentence is therefore unnecessary. With respect to
the 30 percent hardcover requirement, Commissioner Lizee was concerned this will make a
number of homes nonconforming.
Commissioner Lizee inquired how the 30 percent figure was derived. Nielsen explained this
figure was already being used for shoreland. This figure comes from the DNR Shoreland
Management Regulations and worked very well in the shoreland district.
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With respect to affordable housing as referenced in the last sentence of this section,
Commissioner Champa stated affordable housing has not been defined. He noted at today's
interest rate, housing is more affordable today than it was one week ago. He felt the current
statement to be general, reflecting the City's intention to preserve what already exists along with
all of the other means which are discussed.
Commissioner Kolstad felt the City has a social responsibility to establish housing which is more
affordable. Council Liaison O'Neill noted there are many arguments which can be made in this
regard. Commissioner Champa stated through development and time, this will manage itself.
Commissioner Bailey felt given the attitude of the Council, this paragraph should remain.
Commissioner Champa felt this paragraph should remain whether the Council agrees or not. He
noted this paragraph reflects his beliefs.
The consensus of the Commission was to leave the proposed changes in place and note there
were basic disagreements among the commissioners relative to this paragraph.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Consensus of the Commission was to cancel the meeting currently scheduled for March 31,
1998. A joint work session is scheduled with the Council for April 14, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. The
next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on April 21, 1998 at 7 :00 p.m.
There was discussion relative to the need for additional work sessions and it was the consensus
of the Commission not to schedule additional meetings at this time, however, the Commission
will extend the length of future work sessions and attempt to use the time more wisely to move
matters along more quickly.
2. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR - None
3. REPORTS - None
4. ADJOURNMENT
Bailey moved, Lizee seconded adjourning the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Motion passed 6/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Cheryl Wallat
Recording Secretary
TimeSaver Off-Site Secretarial, Inc.
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CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
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FAX (612) 474-0128. www.state.netlshorewood. cityhall@shorewood.state.net
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Brad Nielsen
DATE:
1 May 1998
RE:
Rental Housing Licenses
FILE NO.:
405 (Chapter1004)
In 1994 Shorewood began a process of licensing for rental housing units. Chapter 1004 of the
City Code establishes a licensing and inspection program for all type of rental housing. Rental
housing units are inspected and licensed once every.three years. The licenses issued in 1994
(approximately 100 of them) are now up for renewal. Before sending out notices to landlords
advising them to arrange for inspections and pay the $35 fee, it was felt that the current City
Council may wish to review the Code and determine whether or not this program should be
continued.
A summary of Chapter 1004, as well as the full text of the chapter, are attached for your review.
This will be discussed at Monday night's study session. If you have any questions relative to this
item please call me prior to the meeting.
Cc: Jim Hurm
John Dean
Joe pazandak
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
OFFICIAL SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 272
The following is the offical summary of Ordinance No. 272, approved by the City
Council of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota, on 12 April 1993.
ORDINANCE 272
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1000 OF
THE SHOREWOOD CITY CODE RELATING TO
A RENTAL HOUSING CODE
On 12 April 1993, the Shorewood City Council adopted Ordinance No. 272 entitled:
An Ordinance Amending Title 1000 of the Shorewood City Code Adopting A Rental Housing
Code. The Shorewood City Council hereby adopts this Official Summary of the Ordinance.
Sharing the concerns of a growing number of Minnesota communities, Shorewood has
adopted a rental housing code. The intent of the new regulations is to correct and
prevent housing conditions that may adversely affect the health, safety and general
welfare of Shorewood's rental population. The code is also intended to improve and
maintain the quality of Shorewood's housing stock.
The new code establishes a procedure for the licensing of rental dwelling units,
imposes minimum standards relative to health and safety, provides for a system of
inspections, and establishes procedures for administering and enforcing the code.
Anyone operating a rental dwelling unit must obtain a license to do so. This
requirement applies not only to apartments, duplexes and double bungalows, but also
extends to single-family homes, or parts thereof (e.g. accessory apartments). The
cost of obtaining a license is $35 per unit. Licenses must be renewed every three
years or upon change of ownership, whichever occurs first.
The new code requires that rental dwelling units comply with certain minimum health
and safety requirements. Standards for plumbing, wiring and heating have been
adopted by reference from the Uniform Housing Code. Property maintenance is also
addressed in the regulations.
In order to obtain a license, owners of rental units will be required to have their
properties inspected. The code provides for. an initial.inspection to ensure compliance
with the aforementioned minimum standards. Thereafterinspections;waH be made
every three years or when changes in ownership occur. Inspections will also be made
on a complaint basis.
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The last section of the code establishes deadlines for complianCe, and an appeal
process. Penalties for violating the code are also prescribed.
A copy of the new code is being mailed to all known owners of rental. property.
Copies of the code are also available for review or purchase at the Shorewood City
Hall.
The Rental Housing Code goes into effect as of 1 July 1993.
A complete copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection by any person at the
office of the City Clerk and at the Excelsior Library.
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1004.01
CHAPTER 1004
RENTAL HOUSING CODE
1004.01: PURPOSE AND INTENT:
Subd. 1. The purpose of this Chapter is to protect the public health, safety and the general
welfare of the rental population of the City of Shorewood. These general objectives
include, among others, the following:
a. To maintain a quality character and stability of rental dwelling units within the
City.
b. To correct and prevent rental housing conditions that adversely affect or are
likely to adversely affect the life, safety, general welfare and health, of persons
occupying rental dwellings within the City.
c. To provide minimum standards for cooking, heating and sanitary equipment
necessary to the health and safety of occupants of rental buildings.
d. To provide minimum standards of light and ventilation necessary to health and
safety .
e. To provide minimum standards for the maintenance of existing rental
buildings, and to thus prevent slums and blight.
f. To preserve the value of land and buildings throughout the City.
Subd. 2. It is not the intention of the City Council to intrude uponthe fair and accepted
contractual relationship between tenant and landlord. The City Council does not
intend to intervene as an advocate of either party, nor to act as an arbiter, nor to be
receptive to complaints from tenant or landlord which are not specifically and clearly
relevant to the provisions of this Chapter.
Subd. 3. Application of Requirements.
Every rental dwelling unit and its premises used in whole or in part as a home or
residence, or as an accessory structure thereof, for a single family or person, shall
conform to the requirements of this Chapter, irrespective of when such building may
have been constructed, altered, or repaired. ThisCl1aptet.. establishes minimum
standards for erected rental dwelling units, accessory structures and related
premises.
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1004.02 DEFINITIONS:
Subd. 1. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE: A subordinate building or use, whether attached or
detached, that is located upon the same lot on which the main building or use is
situated and which is reasonably necessary and incidental to the conduct of the
primary use of such building or main use.
APPROVED: The term "approved" when used in reference to the design and
capabilities of physical systems of a dwelling shall mean having passed the
inspection of the Compliance Official. The basis for passage of said inspection shall
be an analysis of the effective State Codes and an analysis of the degree to which
said systems meet the standards established by said codes. It shall be the objective
of the Compliance Official, unless otherwise specified, to establish minimum
qualifications for approval of such system, which qualifications can maintain
substantial compliance with the effective State Codes and can be achieved in a
reasonably economical and practical manner.
Subd. 2. BUILDING: Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use
or occupancy.
Subd. 3. COMPLIANCE OFFICIAL: The Building Official and his designated agents
authorized to administer and enforce this Chapter.
Subd. 4. DWELLING: A building or portion thereof, designated exclusively for residential
occupancy, including one-family, two-family and multiple-family dwellings, but not
including hotels, motels and boarding houses.
DWELLING - MULTIPLE-FAMILY (APARTMENTS): A building designed with
three (3) or more dwelling units exclusively for occupancy by three (3) or more
families living independently of each other, but sharing hallways and main entrances
and exits.
DWELLING - SINGLE-FAMILY: A dwelling designed exclusively for occupancy
by one family.
a. Attached: A dwelling which is joined to another at one or more sides by a
party wall.
b. Detached: A dwelling unit not attached to another dwelling or structure.
DWELLING .- TWO-FAMILY: A dwelling' designede~clusively Jotdoccupancy:by
two (2) families living independently of each other.
a. Double Bungalow: A two-family dwelling with two (2) units side by side.
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b. Duplex: A two-family dwelling with one unit above the other.
DWELLING UNIT: A residential building or portion thereof intended for occupancy
by one family, but not including hotels, motels, nursing homes, boarding or rooming
houses, or recreational vehicles.
Subd. 6. FAMILY: (See Household.)
FLUSH WATER CLOSET: A toilet, with a bowl and trap made in one piece, which
is connected to the City water and sewer system or other approved water supply and
sewer supply.
Subd. 7. GARBAGE: Putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
Subd. 8. HABITABLE BUILDING: Any building or part thereof that meets minimum
standards for use as a home or place of abode by one or more persons.
HABITABLE ROOM: A room or enclosed floor space used or intended to be used
for living, sleeping, cooking or eating purposes, excluding bathrooms, water closet
compartments, laundries, furnace rooms, unfmished basements (those without
required ventilation, required electric outlets and required exit facilities), pantries,
utility rooms of less than fifty (50) square feet of floor space, foyers, communicating
corridors, stairways, closets, storage spaces and workshops, hobby and recreation
areas in parts of the structure below ground level or in attics.
HEATEDW ATER: Water heated to a temperature of not less than one hundred
twenty degrees (120 degrees) Fahrenheit, or such lesser temperature required by
government authority, measured at faucet outlet.
HOUSEHOLD: The following are included in the term "household" as said term is
used in this Chapter:
a. An individual; or
b. A group of not more than three (3) individuals, none of whom are related
by blood, marriage, adoption or foster care, but all of whom are maintaining a
common residence and using common cooking and kitchen facilities; or
c. Up to two (2) adult individuals, whether related or unrelated, residing in the
same dwelling unit and maintaining a common. residence and common cooking<<iri0;>';"
and kitchen facilities, and the dependent child(ren) of each, if any; or
d. The combination of Paragraphs (a.) and (c.) above.
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Subd. 9. No definitions.
Subd. 10. No definitions.
Subd. 11. KITCHEN: A space which contains a sink with counter working space, adequate
space for installing cooking and refrigeration equipment and adequate space for the
storage of cooking utensils.
Subd. 12. LEASE: An agreement to rent. (For use as a verb, see Rent.)
Subd. 13. MINIMUM STANDARDS: Those standards as set forth in Section 1004.04 of
this Code.
Subd. 14. No definitions.
Subd. 15. OCCUPANT: Any person (including owner or operator) sleeping, cooking and
eating in a dwelling unit.
OPERATOR: The owner or its agent who has charge, care, control, or management
of a building, or part thereof, in which dwelling units or rooming units are let.
OWNER: Any person, firm or corporation who, alone, jointly, or severally with
others, shall be in actual possession of, or' have charge, care or control of, any
dwelling, or dwelling units within the City as title holder, employee or agent of the
title holder or as trustee or guardian of the estate or person of the title holder. Any
such person representing the actual title holder shall be bound to comply with the
provisions of this Chapter to the same extent as the title holder.
Subd. 16. PERMISSffiLE OCCUPANCY: The maximum number of persons permitted to
reside in a dwelling unit.
PERSON: An individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation or joint venture
or organization of any kind.
PLUMBING: All of the following supplied facilities and equipment in a dwelling:
gas pipes, gas burning equipment, water pipes, steam pipes, garbage disposal units,
waste pipes, water closets, sinks, installed dishwashers, lavatoiies, bathtubs, shower
baths, installed clothes washing machines, catch basins, drains, vents and any other
similar fixtures and the installation thereof, together with all connections to water,
sewer and gas lines.
PREMISES: A platted lot or part thereof or unplatted parcel of land occupied by any
dwelling or nondwelling structure, including any such building, accessory structure
or other structure thereon.
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PUBLIC HALL: A hall, corridor or passageway for providing egress from a
dwelling unit to a public way and not within the exclusive control of one family.
Subd. 17. No definitions.
Subd. 18. REFUSE: All putrescible and nonputrescible waste solids including garbage and
rubbish.
RENT: To obtain occupancy or use of another's property, or to grant temporary
occupancy or use of one's own property, in return for periodic payments or
compensation.
RENTAL DWELLING: A dwelling let for rent or lease.
RENTAL DWELLING UNIT: A dwelling unit let for rent or lease.
REPAIR: To restore to a sound and acceptable state of operation, serviceability or
appearance.
RODENT HARBORAGE: Any place where rodents can live, nest or seek shelter.
RUBBISH: Nonputrescible solid wastes consisting of both combustible and
noncombustible wastes, such as paper, cardboard, tin cans, grass and shrubbery
clippings, wood, glass, brick, plaster, bedding, crockery and similar materials.
Subd. 19. SAFETY: The condition of being reasonably free from danger and hazards
which may cause accidents or disease.
SUBSTANDARD DWELLING: Any dwelling which does not conform to the
minimum standards established by City ordinances.
SUPPLIED: Paid for, furnished by, provided by or under the control of the owner,
operator or agent of a dwelling.
Subd. 20. No definitions.
Subd. 21. No definitions.
Subd. 22. No definitions.
Subd. 23. No definitions.
Subd. 24. No definitions.
Subd. 25. No definitions.
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Subd. 26. No definitions.
Subd. 27. MEANING OF CERTAIN WORDS: Whenever the words "dwelling", "'dwelling
unit", "premises", or "structure" are used in this Chapter, they shall be construed as
though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof".
1004.03 LICENSING OF RENTAL UNITS:
Subd. 1. Issuance and Renewal: No person shall operate a rental dwelling without first
having obtained a license to do so from the City of Shorewood Council as
hereinafter provided. Each such license shall be issued once every three years and
shall expire on the 31st day of December following the issuance thereof. License
renewals for the following years shall be filed on or before November 1st prior to
the license expiration date.
Subd. 2. Conformance to Laws: No license shall be issued or renewed unless the rental
dwelling and its premises conform to the ordinances of Shorewood and the laws of
the State of Minnesota.
Subd. 3. License Fees: License fees for renewals of licenses shall be due on November
1st immediately prior to the license expiration date. In cases of new unlicensed
dwellings, license fees shall be due upon application for a license.
a. The licensee shall not be entitled to a refund of any license fee upon
revocation or suspension of the license.
b. The City Council shall establish license fees by Ordinance from time to time.
Subd. 4. License Not Transferable: No operating license shall be transferable to another
person or to another rental dwelling. Every person holding an operating license
shall give notice in writing to the Compliance Official within seventy-two (72) hours
after having legally transferred or otherwise disposed of the legal control of any
licensed rental dwelling. Such notice shall include the name and address of the
person succeeding to the ownership or control of such rental dwelling or dwellings.
Subd. 5. Owner or Agent to Apply:
a. License application or renewal shall be made by the owner of the rental units
or its legally constituted agent. Application forms may be acquired from and
subsequently filed with the Compliance Official.
b. The applicant shall supply:
(1) Name, address and telephone number of dwelling owner, owning
partners if a partnership, corporate officers if a corporation;
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(2)
Name, address and telephone number of designated resident agent, if
any;
(3) Name, address and telephone number of management representative;
(4) Name, address and telephone number of vendee, if the dwelling is
being sold through a contract for deed;
(5) Legal address of the dwelling;
(6) Type of dwelling;
(7) Type and number of dwelling units within the dwelling;
(8) Description of procedure through which tenant inquiries and complaints
are to be processed.
c. Zoning Compliance. Upon application for a license the applicant must
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Compliance Official that the rental dwelling
complies with one of the following:
(1) The property is currently zoned for the intended use pursuant to
Chapter 1201 of this Code; or
(2) The structure was granted a special use permit for a two-family
dwelling between 21 January 1965 and 24 September 1973; or
(3) The structure has been continually and lawfully used as a two-family
dwelling since 21 January 1965.
Subd. 6. Resident Agent Required: No license shall be issued or renewed for a
nonresident owner of rental dwelling units (one who does not reside within the
counties of Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott, or Washington)
unless such owner designates in writing to the Compliance Official the name of its
resident agent (a person who does reside within the aforesaid referred counties) who
is responsible for maintenance and upkeep and who is legally constituted and
empowered to receive service of notice of violation of the provisions of the City
Ordinances, to receive orders and to institute remedial action to effect such orders
and to accept all service of process pursuant to law. The Compliance Official shall
be notified in writing of any change of resident agent.
Subd. 7. Posting of License: Every licensee of a multiple rental dwelling shall cause to be
conspicuously posted in the main entryway or other conspicuous location therein the
current license for the respective multiple rental dwelling. Licenses for one and
two-family rental dwellings shall be conspicuously posted near the electrical service
box for each unit.
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Subd. 8. Inspection Access: No license shall be issued or renewed unless the owner of a
rental unit agrees in its application to permit inspections as provided in Section
1004.05 of this Chapter.
Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this
Code, or whenever the Building Official or his authorized representative has
reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises
any condition or code violation which makes such building or premises unsafe,
dangerous or hazardous, the Building Official or his authorized representative may
enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to
perform any duty imposed upon the Building Official by this code, provided that if
such building or premises be occupied, he shall first present proper credentials and
request entry; and if such building or premises be unoccupied, he shall first make a
reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of
the building or premises and request entry. If such entry is refused, the Building
Official or his authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy
provided by law to secure entry.
Subd. 9. Occupancy Register Required:
a. Every owner of a licensed rental dwelling unit in Shorewood shall keep, or
cause to be kept, a current register of occupancy for each dwelling unit which
provides the following information:
(1) Dwelling unit address;
(2) Number of bedrooms in dwelling unit;
(3) Names of adult occupants and number of adults and children (under 18
years of age) currently occupying each dwelling unit;
(4) Dates renters occupied and vacated each dwelling unit;
b. Such register shall be made available for viewing or copying by the
Compliance Official at all reasonable times.
1004.04 MINIMUM STANDARDS:
Subd. 1. Adoption of the Uniform Housing Code by Reference. Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
and 10 of the "Uniform Housing Code, 1988 Edition", as may be amended prepared
by the International Conference of B,ti1dhl.J::QJD.~i1,lls,.are~hereby adopted and
incorporated herein and shall be controlling within the City of Shorewood. At least
one copy of said Code shall be on file in the office of the Compliance Official for
use and examination by the public.
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Subd. 2. General Provisions:
a. Maintenance of Shared or Public Areas: Every owner of a rental dwelling
shall maintain in a clean and sanitary condition the shared or public areas of the
dwelling and premises thereof.
b. Maintenance of Occupied Areas: Every occupant of a rental dwelling unit
shall maintain in a clean and sanitary condition that part or those parts of the
dwelling unit and premises thereof that it occupies and controls.
c. Responsibility of Owner and Occupant for Storage and Disposal of Garbage
and Rubbish: Every owner of a rental dwelling shall supply facilities for the
sanitary and safe storage and! or disposal of rubbish and garbage. In the case of
single-family attached or detached rental dwelling units, it shall be the responsibility
of the occupant to furnish such facilities. Every occupant of a rental dwelling unit
shall store and dispose of all its rubbish, garbage and organic waste in a clean,
sanitary and safe manner as prescribed by Chapter 507 of this Code.
d. Responsibility for Storm and Screen Doors and Windows: The owner of a
rental dwelling unit shall be responsible for providing and hanging all screens and
storm doors and storm windows whenever the same are required under the following
provisions, except where there is written agreement otherwise between the owner
and occupant.
(1) Every window, other than a fixed window or storm window, shall be
capable of being easily opened.
(2) Every window, door and frame shall be constructed and maintained in
such relation to the adjacent wall construction as to completely exclude rain, wind,
vermin, and rodents from entering the building.
(3) Every openable window or other devise required by this Section shall
be supplied with sixteen (16) mesh screens during the insect season.
e. Responsibility for Pest Extermination:
(1) Every occupant of a rental dwelling containing a single rental dwelling
unit shall be responsible for the extermination of vermin infestations and/or rodents
on the premises.
(2) Every occupant of a rental dwelling unit in a dwelling containing more
than one (1) rental dwelling unit shall be responsible for such extermination
whenever its dwelling unit is the only one infested. Notwithstanding, however,
whenever infestation is caused by the failure of the owner to maintain a rental
dwelling in a reasonable rodent-proof or reasonable vermin-proof condition,
extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner.
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(3) Whenever infestation shall exist in two (2) or more of the rental
dwelling units in any dwelling, or in the shared or public parts of any rental
dwelling containing two (2) or more rental dwelling units, extermination thereof
shall be the responsibility of the owner.
f. Rodent Harborages Prohibited in Public Areas: No owner of a rental dwelling
shall accumulate or permit the accumulation of boxes, lumber, scrap metal, or any
other similar materials in such a manner that may provide a rodent harborage in or
about shared or public areas of a rental dwelling or its premises. Materials stored
by the owner or permitted to be stored by the owner shall be stacked neatly in piles.
g. Rodent Proof: Every rental dwelling and accessory structure and the premises
upon which located shall be maintained in a rodent-free and rodent-proof condition.
All openings in the exterior walls, foundations, basements, ground or fIrst floors,
and roofs which have a one half (1/2) inch diameter or larger opening shall be
rodent-proofed in an approved manner. Interior floors or basements, cellars, and
other areas in contact with the soil shall be paved with concrete or other
rodent-impervious material.
h. Sanitary Maintenance of Fixtures and Facilities: Every occupant of a rental
dwelling unit shall keep all supplied fIxtures and facilities therein in a clean and
sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in the
proper use and operation thereof.
i. Removal of Snow and Ice: The owner of a multiple-family rental dwelling or
dwellings shall be responsible for the removal of snow and ice from parking lots,
driveways, steps and walkways on the premises.
(1) Individual snowfalls of three (3) inches or more, or successive
snowfalls accumulating to a depth of three (3) inches, shall be removed from
parking lots and driveways within twenty-four (24) hours after cessation of the
snowfall.
(2) Individual snowfalls of one (1) inch or more, or successive snowfalls
accumulating to a depth of one (1) inch, shall be removed from steps and walkways
within eight (8) hours after cessation of the snowfall.
j. Maintenance of Driving and Parking Areas: The owner of a multiple-family
rental dwelling or dwellings shall be responsible for providing and maintaining in
good condition surfaced and delineated parking areas and driveways for tenants
consistent with Chapter 1201.03-Subd. 5 of this Code~
k. Maintenance of Yards: The owner of a multiple-family rental dwelling or
dwellings shall be responsible for providing and maintaining the yard or yards.
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I. Facilities to Function: Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility
required under City ordinances and every chimney flue shall be installed and
maintained and shall function effectively in a safe, sound and working condition.
m. Discontinuance of Service of Facilities: No owner, operator or occupant shall
cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required under this
Ordinance to be removed from or shut off from or discontinued for any occupied
rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit let by the owner or operator, except for such
temporary interruptions as may be necessary when actual repairs or alterations are in
process or during temporary emergencies.
n. Yard Cover: Every yard of a premises on which a dwelling stands shall be
provided with lawn or combined ground cover of vegetation, garden, hedges,
shrubbery, and related decorative materials and such yard shall be maintained
consistent with prevailing community standards.
o. One Family Per Dwelling Unit: Not more than one (1) family, except for
temporary guests, shall occupy a rental dwelling unit.
p. Accessory Structure Maintenance: Accessory structures supplied by the
owner, agent or tenant occupant on the premises of a rental dwelling shall be
structurally sound and be maintained in good repair and appearance. The exterior of
such structures shall be made weather resistant through the use of decay-resistant
materials such as paint or other preservatives.
q. Smoke Detectors Required: All rental dwelling units shall be provided with
approved smoke detectors and shall be installed in accordance with the State
Building Code.
Subd. 3. Built-In Deficiencies Exempt: The following are built-in deficiencies and shall be
exempt from compliance with the Code; provided, that such built-in deficiencies
were in compliance with a building code at the time of construction or do not pose a
hazard.
a. Ceiling Height: Any existing habitable room with less than a 7.5 foot ceiling
height shall be considered a built-in deficiency which is beyond reasonable
correction.
b. Superficial Floor Areas: Any existing habitable room of less than 90 square
feet shall be considered a built-in deficiency and beyond reasonable correction.
c. Natural Light and Ventilation: Any existing habitable room with window area
less than 10 percent of the floor area shall be considered a built-in deficiency beyond
reasonable correction but in no case shall the required natura1light and ventilation
be less than 5 percent of the floor area.
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Subd. 4. Correction of Immediate Hazards: No occupancy shall be permitted of any
dwelling unit if vacant and an immediate hazard exists. If the dwelling unit is
occupied and an immediate hazard exists, immediate corrective action shall be taken
by the occupant, owner, agent of the owner or other responsible persons. The
dwelling unit may be ordered vacated if no immediate corrective action is taken and
the occupant, owner, agent of the owner or other responsible person fail to comply
with any order to correct any immediate hazard.
Immediate hazards to health and safety for human occupancy shall include but not be
limited to the following:
a. Heating systems that are unsafe due to: burned out or rusted heat exchangers
(fire box); burned out or plugged flues; no vent; connection with unsafe gas
supplies; or lack of temperature and pressure relief valves.
b. Water heaters that are unsafe due to: burned out or rusted heat exchangers
(fire box); burned out, rusted or plugged flues; no vent; connection with unsafe gas
supplies; or lack of temperature and pressure relief valves.
c. Electrical systems that are unsafe due to: dangerous overloading; damaged or
deteriorated equipment; improperly taped or spliced wiring; exposed uninsulated
wires; distribution systems of extension cords or other temporary methods;
ungrounded systems.
d. Plumbing systems that are unsanitary due to: leaking waste systems, fixtures
and traps; lack of a water closet; lack of washing and bathing facilities; cross
connection of pure water supply with flXtures or sewage lines; or the lack of water.
e. Structural systems, walls, chimneys, ceilings, roofs, foundations and floor
systems that will not safely carry imposed loads.
f. Refuse, garbage, human waste, decaying vermin or other dead animals, animal
waste, other materials rendering residential buildings and structures unsanitary for
human occupancy, including lack of light and air.
g. Infestation of rats, insects and other vermin.
1004.05 INSPECTIONS
Subd. 1. Purpose: The purpose of this Section is to establish standards for a program of
,:;c,;oc,:..inspectionsmeant to improve and maintain the overall rental housing in the City.
Housing inspections do not indicate compliance with any inspectional program other
than that of the City of Shorewood. Inspections are made as a public service and do
not constitute any representation, guarantee, or warranty to any person as to the
conditions of the building inspected. The City does not assume any responsibility or
liability in connection with the inspection and issuance of the license required by
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Section 1004.03 of this Chapter.
Subd 2. Initial Compliance Inspection: Prior to issuance of a license to operate a rental
dwelling unit, the Compliance Official, together with the local Fire Marshall, shall
inspect the premises for compliance with this Chapter. A record of such inspection,
listing any built-in deficiencies which are exempt from compliance, per Section
1004.03 Subd. 3 of this Chapter, shall be kept on file at the Shorewood City Hall.
Subd. 3. Triannual Compliance Inspection: All rental dwelling units shall be reinspected
for compliance with this Chapter a minimum of once every three years.
Subd. 4. Complaints Inspections: Inspections shall be made at any time upon receipt of a
complaint wherein the complainant leaves his name, address and telephone number.
Inspections will not be made based upon anonymous complaints.
1004.06 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Subd. 1. Unfit for Human Habitation:
a. Any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit, which is damaged, decayed,
dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, vermin or rodent infested, or which lacks provision
for basic illumination, ventilation or sanitary facilities to the extent that the defects
create a hazard to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants or of .the public may
be declared unfit for human habitation. Whenever any rental dwelling or rental
dwelling unit has been declared unfit for human habitation, the Compliance Official
shall order same vacated within a reasonable time and shall post a placard on same
indicating that it is unfit for human habitation and any operating license previously
issued for such dwelling shall be revoked.
b. It shall be unlawful for such rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit to be used
for human habitation until the defective conditions have been corrected and written
approval has been issued by the Compliance Official. It shall be unlawful for any
person to deface or remove the declaration placard from any such rental dwelling or
rental~dwelling unit.
Subd. 2. Secure Unfit and Vacated Dwellings: The owner of any rental dwelling or rental
dwelling unit which has been declared unfit for human habitation, or which is
otherwise vacant for a period of sixty (60) days or more, shall make same safe and
secure so that it is not hazardous to the health, safety and welfare of the public and
does not constitute a public nuisance. Any vacant dwelling open at doors, or
windows, if unguarded, shall be deemed to be a. hazard to the h.~th:F~ety and
welfare of the public and a public nuisance.
Subd. 3. Hazardous Building Declaration: In the event that a rental dwelling has been
declared unfit for human habitation and the owner has not remedied the defects
within a prescribed reasonable time, the dwelling may be declared a hazardous
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building and be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance
with the procedure specified in Section 463.15 et seq. Minnesota Statutes, related to
Hazardous and Substandard Buildings.
Subd. 4. Compliance Order:
a. Whenever the Compliance Official determines that any rental dwelling, or
rental dwelling unit or the premises surrounding any of these, fails to meet the
provisions of this Chapter, he may issue a Compliance Order setting forth the
violations of the ordinance and ordering the owner, occupant, operator, or agent to
correct such violations.
b. This Compliance Order shall:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) Describe the location and nature of the violations of this Chapter.
(3) Establish a reasonable time for the correction of such violation and
notify of appeal recourse;
(4) Be served upon the owner or its agent or the occupant, as the case may
require, and such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner or
agent, or upon any such occupant, if a copy thereof is
(a) served upon the owner, agent or occupant personally, or
(b) sent by certified mail to its last known address.
Subd. 5. Right of Appeal: When it is alleged by any person to whom a compliance order
is directed that such compliance order is based upon erroneous interpretation of this
Chapter, such person may appeal the compliance order to the City Council sitting as
a Board of Appeals. Such appeals must be in writing, must specify the grounds for
the appeal, must be accompanied by a filing fee, as set forth by resolution of the
City Council from time to time, in cash or cashier's check, and must be filed with
the Department of Protective Inspections within five (5) business days after service
of the compliance order. The filing of an appeal shall stay all proceedings in
furtherance of the action appealed from, unless such a stay would cause imminent
peril to life, health or property.
Subd. 6. Board of Appeals Decision: Upon receipt of an appeal.o[;a.compiianceurdeFa
hearing shall be held before the City Council, serving as the Board of Appeals, at its
next regularly scheduled meeting. The Board of Appeals shall make a determination
concerning the validity of the appeal. The Board of Appeals may reverse, modify or
affmn, in whole or in part, the compliance order and may order return of all or part
of the filing fee if the appeal is upheld.
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Subd. 7. Restrictions on Transfer of Ownership: It shall be unlawful for the owner of any
rental dwelling, or rental dwelling unit, upon whom a pending compliance order has
been served to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease of otherwise dispose thereof to another
person until the provisions of the tag or compliance order have been complied with,
unless such owner shall furnish to the grantee, lessee, or mortgagee a true copy of
any notice of violation or compliance order and shall obtain and possess a receipt of
acknowledgement. Anyone securing an interest in the rental dwelling, or rental
dwelling unit, who has received notice of the existence of a violation tag or
compliance order shall be bound by same without further service of notice upon such
person and shall be liable to all penalties and procedures provided by this Chapter.
Subd. 8. License Suspension or Revocation: A license issued under the provisions of this
Chapter shall be subject to suspension or revocation by the City Council for
violation of any provisions of the Shorewood City Code or laws of the State of
Minnesota. In the event that a license is suspended or revoked by the City Council
for just cause, it shall be unlawful for the owner or its duly authorized agent to
thereafter permit any new occupancy of a vacant or thereafter vacated rental unit
until such time as a valid license may be restored by the City Council.
Subd. 9. Alternative Sanctions: Whenever the Compliance Official determines that any
rental dwelling, or rental dwelling unit, or the premises surrounding any of these
fails to meet the requirements set forth in this Chapter, the Compliance Official may
issue a violation tag summoning the responsible person into court or request the
issuance of a criminal complaint and arrest warrant.
Subd. 10. Conflicts: Any conflict between any provision of this Chapter and any term of a
contractual relationship between a landlord and a tenant shall be resolved in favor of
this Chapter.
Subd. 11. Penalties: Failure to comply with a compliance order after right of appeal has
expired or violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be a misdemeanor.
Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate punishable offense.
Subd. 12. Separability: Every section, provision or part of this Chapter is declared
separable from every other section, provision, or part to the extent that if any
section, provision or part of the ordinance shall be held invalid, it shall not
invalidate any other section, provision or part thereof.
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Chapter 5
SPACE AND OCCUPANCY STANDARDS
Location on Property
Sec. 501. All buildings shall be located with respect to property lines and to
other buildings on the same property as required by Section 504 and Part IV of the
Building Code.
Yards and Courts
Sec. 502. (a) Scope.. This section shall apply to yards and courts having
required windows openings therein.
(b) Yards. Every Yll(d}shall be not less than 3 feet in width for one-story and
two-story buildings. Fbr ~uildings more than two stories in height the minimum
width of the yard shall~increased at the rate of I foot for each additional story.
Where yards completely surround the building, the required width may be re-
duced by I foot. For b",fJ~ings exceeding 14 stories in height, the required width
of yard shall be computed on the basis of 14 stories.
(c) Courts. Every court shall be not less than 3 feet in width. Courts having
windows opening on opposite sides shall be not less than 6 feet in width. Courts
bounded on three or mor~sides by the walls of the building shall be not less than 10
feet in length unless bounded on one end by a public way or yard. For buildings
more than two stories inheight the court shall be increased I foot in width and 2
feet in length for each additional story. For buildings exceeding 14 stories in
height, the required dimensions shall be computed on the basis of 14 stories.
Adequate access shall be provided to the bottom of all courts for cleaning
pu~ses. Every court more than two stories in height shall be provided with a
horizontal air intake at the bottom not less than 10 square feet in area and leading
to the exterior of the buil~ing unless abutting a yard or public way. The construc-
tion of the air intake shall be as required for the court walls of the building, but in
no case shall be less than one-hour fire-resistive.
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Sec. 503. (a) Ceiling Heights. Habitable space shall have a ceiling height of
not less than 7 feet 6 inches except as otherwise permitted in this section.
Kitchens, halls, bathrooms and toilet compartments may have a ceiling height of
not less than 7 feet measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling. Where
exposed beam ceiling members are spaced at less than 48 inches on center, ceiling
height shall be measured to the bottom of these members. Where exposed beam
ceiling members are spaced at 48 inches or more on center, ceiling height shall be
measured to the bottom of the deck supported by these members, provided that the
bottom of the members is not less than 7 feet above the floor.
If any room in a build{ng has a sloping ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height for
the room is required in only one-half the area thereof. No portion of the room
measuring less than 5 feet from the finished floor to the finished ceiling shall be
included in any computation of the minimum area thereof.
If any room has a furred ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height is required in two-
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thirds the area thereof, but in no case shall the height of the furred ceiling be less
than 7 feet.
(b) Floor Area. Every dwelling unit shall have at least one room which shall
have not less than 120 square feet of floor area. Other habitable rooms, except
. kitchens, shall have an area of not less than 70 square feel. Where more than two
persons occupy a room used for sleeping pu~oses, the required floor area shall be
increased at the rate of 50 square feet for each occupant in excess of two.
EXCEPTION: Nothing in this seclion shall prohibit the use of an efficiency
living unit within an apartment house meeting Ihe following requirements:
I. The unit shall have a living room of not less than 220 square feet of superficial
floor area. An additional 100 square feet of superficial floor area shall be provided
for each occupant of such unit excess of two.
2. The unit shall be provided with a separate closet.
3. The unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refriger-
ation facilities, each having a clear working space of not less than 30 inches in front.
Light and ventilation conforming to this code shall be provided.
4. The unit shall be provided with a separate bathroom containing a water closet,
layatory and bathtub or shower.
(c) Width. No habitable room other than a kitchen shall be less than 7 feet in
any dimension.
Each water closet stool shall be located in a clear space not less than 30 inches in
width and a clear space in front of the water closet stool of not less than 24 inches
shall be provided.
LIght and Ventilation
Sec. 504. (a) Natural Light and Ventilation. All guest rooms, dormitories
and habitable rooms within a dwelling unit shan be provided with natural light by
means of exterior glazed openings with an area not less than one tenth of the floor
area of such rooms wilh a minimum of 10 square feel. All bathrooms, water closet
compartments, laundry rooms and similar rooms shall be provided with natural
ventilation by means of openable exterior openings with an area not less than one-
twentieth of the floor area of such rooms with a minimum of 11/2 square feet.
All guest rooms, dormitories and habitable rooms within a dwelling unit shall
be provided with natural ventilation by means of open able exterior openings with
an area of not less than one-twentieth of the floor area of such rooms with a
minimum of 5 square feet.
(b) Origin of Light and Ventilation. Required exterior openings for natural
light and ventilation shall open directly onto a street or public alley or a yard or
court located on the same lot as the building.
EXCEPTION: Required windows may open into a roofed porch where the
porch:
1. Abuts a street, yard. or court; and
2. Has a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet; and
3. Has the longer side at least 65 percent open and unobstructed.
A required window in a service room may open into a vent shaft which is open ,.
and unobstructed to the sky and not less than 4 feet in least dimension. No vent
shaft shall extend through more than two stories. .
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For the pu~ose of determining light and ventilation requirements, any room
may be considered as a portion of an adjoining room when one half of the area of
the common wall is open and unobstructed and provides an opening of not less
than one tenth of the floor area of the interior room or 25 square feet, whichever is
greater.
(c) Mechanical Ventilation. In lieu of required exterior openings for natural
ventilation, a mechanical ventilation system may be provided. Such system shall
be capable of providing two air changes per hour in all guest rooms, dormitories,
habitable rooms and in public corridors. One fifth of the air supply shall be taken
from the outside. In bathrooms containing a bathtub or shower or combination
thereof, laundry rooms, and similar rooms, a mechanical ventilation system
connected directly to the outside capable of providing five air changes per hour
shall be provided. The point of discharge of exhaust air shall be at least 5 feet from
any mechanical ventilating intake. Bathrooms which contain only a water closet
or lavatory or combination thereof, and similar rooms may be ventilated with an
approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors
from the air.
(d) Hallways. All public hallways, stairs and other exitways shall be ade-
quately lighted at all times in accordance with Section 3312 (a) of the Building
Code.
Sanitation
Sec. 50S. (a) Dwelling Units and Lodging Houses. Every dwelling unit and
every lodging house shall be provided with a bathroom equipped with facilities
consisting of a water closet, lavatory, and either a bathtub or shower.
(b) Hotels. Where priv,ate water closets, lavatories and baths are not provided,
there shall be provided on each floor for eaeh sex at least one water closet and
lavatory and one bath accessible from a public hallway. Additional water closets,
lavatories and baths shall be provided on each floor for each sex at the rate of one
for every additional ten guests, or fractional number thereof in excess of ten. Such
facilities shall be clearly marked for "Men" or "Women."
(c) Kitchen. Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a kitchen. Every kitchen
shall be provided with a kitchen sink. Wooden sinks or sinks of similarly absorb-
ent material shall not be permitted.
(d) Fixtures. All plumbing fixtures shall be connected to a sanitary sewer or to
an approved private sewage disposal system. All plumbing fixtures shall be
connected to an approved system of water supply and provided with hot and cold
running water necessary for its normal operation.
All plumbing fixtures shall be of an approved glazed earthenware type or of a
similarly nonabsorbent material.
(e) Water Closet ~ompartments. Walls and floors of water closet compart-
ments, except in dwellings, shall be finished in aecordance with Section 511 of
the Building Code.
(f) Room Separations. Every water closet, bathtub or shower required by this
code shall be installed in a room which will afford privacy to the occupant. A room
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in which a water closet is located shall be separated from food preparation or '.
storage rooms by a tight-fitting door.
(g) Installation and Maintenance. All sanitary facilities shall be installed and ...
maintained in safe and sanitary condition and in accordance with applicable
requirements of the Plumbing Code.
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Chapter 6
STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
General
Sec. 601. (a) General. Buildings or structures may be of any types of construc-
tion permitted by the Building Code. Roofs, floors, walls, foundations and all
other structural components of buildings shall be capable of resisting any and all
forces and loads to which they may be subjected. All structural elements shall be
proportioned and joined in accordance with the stress limitations and design
criteria as specified in the appropriate sections of the Building Code. Buildings of
every permitted type of construction shall comply with the applicable require-
ments of the Building Code.
~b) Shelter. Every building shall be weather protected so as to provide shelter
for the occupants against the elements and to exclude dampness.
(c) Protection of Materials. All wood shall be protected against termite
damage and decay as provided in the Building Code.
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701
Chapter 7
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
Heating and Ventilation
Sec. 701. (a) Heating. Every dwelling unit and guest room shall be provided
with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 700R at a
point 3 feet above the floor in all habitable rooms. Such facilities shall be installed
and maintained in a safe condition and in accordance with Chapter 37 of the
Building Code, the Mechanical Code, and all other applicable laws. Unvented
fuel-burning heaters shall not be permilled. All heating devices or appliances
shall be of an approved type.
(b) Electrical Equipment. All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances
shall be installed and maintained in a safe manner in accordance with all applica-
ble laws. All electrical equipment shall be of an approved type.
Where there is electrical power available within 300 feet of any building, such
building shall be connected to such electrical power. Every habitable room shall
contain at least two electrical convenience outlets or one convenience outlet and
one electric light fixture. Every water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry
room, furnace room and public hallway shall contain at least one electric light
fixture.
(c) Ventilation. Ventilation for rooms and areas and for fuel-burning appli-
ances shall be provided as required in the Mechanical Code and in this code.
Where mechanical ventilation is provided in lieu of the natural ventilation re-
quired by Section 504 of this code, such mechanical ventilating system shall be
maintained in operation during the occupancy of any building or portion thereof.
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UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
Chapter 8
EXITS
General
Sec. 801. Every dwelling unit or guest room shall have access directly to the
outside or to a public corridor. All buildings or portions thereof shall be provided
with exits, exitways and appurtenances as required by Chapter 33 of the Building
Code.
~ Basements in dwelling units and every sleeping room below the fourth story
shall have at least one operable window or exterior door approved for emergency
escape or rescue. The units shall be operable from the inside to provide a full clear
opening without the use of separate tools.
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901
Chapter 9
FIRE PROTECTION
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See, 90 I. All buildings or portions thereof shall be provided with the degree of
fire-resistive construction as required by the Building Code for the appropriate
occupancy, type of construction and location on property; and shall be provided
with the appropriate fire-extinguishing systems or equipment required by Chapter
38 of the Building Code.
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those which are specifically allowed or approved by this code and the Building
Code, and which have been adequately maintained in good and safe condition.
(k) Hazardous or Unsanitary Premises. Those premises on which an accu-
mulation of weeds, vegetation, junk, dead organic matter, debris, garbage, offal,
rat harborages, stagnant water, combustible materials and similar materials or
conditions constitute fire, health or safety hazards.
(I) Inadequate Exits. Except for those buildings or portions thereof which
have been provided with adequate exit facilities conforming to the provisions of
this code, buildings or portions thereof whose exit facilities were installed in
violation of code requirements in effect at the time of their construction or whose
exit facilities have not been increased in number or width in relation to any
increase in occupant load due to alterations, additions or change in use or
occupancy subsequent to the time of construction shall be considered
substandard.
Notwithstanding compliance with code requirements in effect at the time of
their construction, buildings or portions thereof shall be considered substandard
when the building official finds that an unsafe condition exists through an
improper location of exits, a lack of an adequate number or width of exit, or where
other conditions exist which are dangerous to human life.
(m) Inadequate Fire-protection or Fire-fighting Equipment. All buildings
or portions thereof which are not provided with the fire-resistive construction or
fire-extinguishing systems or equipment required by this code, except those
buildings or portions thereof which conformed with all applicable laws at the time
of their construction and whose fire-resistive integrity and fire-extinguishing
systems or equipment have been adequately maintained and improved in relation
to any increase in occupant load, alteration or addition, or any change in occu-
pancy.
(n) Improper Occupancy. All buildings or portions thereof occupied for
living, sleeping, cooking or dining purposes which were not designed or intended
to be used for such occupancies.
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In The Trenches - Right of W ay Law
· ROW Act
- Scope
- Model ROW Ordinance
- ROW Task Force and PUC Rules
In The Trenches - Right of W ay Law
· Current LGU Rights & Issues re ROW Use
- Right to Enact Ordinance
- LGU Discretion v. Statewide Standard
- Disputed Areas
· Properly recoverable costs
· Rights of an LGU to deny or revoke a permit
· Abandoned equipment or facilities.
- ROW Act and Franchises
In The Trenches - Right of Way Law
· What Can Cities Do Now?
- Evaluate current ROW Permitting Ordinance
· Factors that tend to favor overhaul
· Factors against overhaul
- Enact a full or abridged ROW user ordinance.
- Watch the PUC rulemaking process.
In The Trenches - Right of W ay Law
· Telecommunications
- Background to Minnesota Law
- USWest v. Redwood Falls case rc1t
- 1997 Right-of-Way (ROW) Legislation
left in' August to tf'.lJch in .
Hangzhou, China. Cbisholm will "
take Schmid's place in
Febmary. This is the second in a _
series of periodic dispatches
(rom ScJunid and his wife on
their experiences in China.
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By .Joanne Schmid
It is 5:30 a.m. and the sun is
barely up, but three-quarters of
Hanghou's population Is out and
about.
A truck driver leans on the
horn a~ Ills vehicle nnnbles
down the road barely missing
pedesbians and bikers. Bicycle
beDs poke UtUe holes in the
darkness as the riders try to
bea t tile truck to the next
crossroad.
Markets all over the city are
Customers at a fhh market In Hanphou. Most mesh In ChIna are plan.
~T:To next page oed around what rood Is available In the market that clay.
Beavers have fell~d ,:120 trees in Shorewood neighborhoods
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After the request last month,
the council asked city staff
members to return witll a
conditional-trapping-permit Of-
dinance. But the recommended
mt>J1sures were too broad, ac-
cording to trapping opponents.
The staff suggested tIlat a
cOnditiohal-use permit include
the name of the trapper, plus a
DNR license number, a trapping
location, permission from the
property owner(s> , a trapping
time limit, and tile type of
By Jerry Cassidy
neighborhood began complain-
ing in earnest last summer when
beavers were felUng trees in the
area. BIlt after an outcry from
people opposed to trapping, the
council denied a request to lift
tile ban on leg-hold traps, which
kill beavers by drowning.
Ocenasek"s reCent appealS to
the councU reqUested use of the
traps in emergency situations.
He said tile beavers have felled
some 12n trees in the
neighborhood.
animal to be trapped.
"When you put this togetller
witll tile current ordinance, you
might as well not have an or-
dinance," said Council Member
Kristi Stover.
The staunchest council oppo-
, nent to the trapping permits,
Stover said she wanted to see
more specifics. -,' - ,-. ,.~
"To me this should irIclude
items like the health, safety and
welfare of residents," Stover
said. "But tills sets a precedent
. . . the minute you allow one to
kill, tile next person to walk in
can get tIleir own permit."
Council Member Barb
Brancel agreed. "When we're
gone, tile next council c~)Uld
allow trapping for whatever
reason."
Also . spealdhg. against the
trapping plait was Rich Kramer,
president of the International
Ecology Society, St. Paul.
Kramer demonstrated the use of
leg-holdtraps by setting one up
In fron.l of council members,
then hipping it wltll several pen-
cUs taped together. The pencils
broke from the trap's
pressure.
"We have two problems with
,tile proposal," Kramer said. "It '
could be misinterpreted in the
future . .. and you just don't
need leg-hold traps."
Kramer suggested tIlat even
Beaver problems again
ominated discussion by tile
horewood City Council at its
Nov. 28 meeting.
111e issue resurfaced two
weeks ago when Jack Ocenasek,
5505 Waterford Circle; asked tile
council to amend the ordinance
that bans the use of leg-hold
traps. . ",
Ocenasek and ollier residents
of tile Lake Virginia Highlands
COUNCIL: To next page
Minnetonka
schoQI
news page &\.
Local resident urges council not to use leg traps on beavers
i'rom previou.'I page
Kline said tIlat even if a short-
term remedy is found, more
beavers will likely inhabit Ule
same area. She said the council
needs to examine long-term
solutions.
The most dramatic appeal of
the evening came from Peggy
Vogel. "They'U chew off their
own foot [while in tile trap],"
she told council members.
"They've got babies U18t'll be
left to die. . . how would you like
it if we took you away from your
kids . . . I can't believe tile city
would do such a thing. It's tile
most inhumane thing a village
could do. We've got to learn to
live witll tile animals."
Only Council Member Robert
nstant-killlng traps would be
)etter, since beavers can sur-
rive some 25 minutes under
'later before drowning. He also
;aid live traps could be used and
he beavers then transported to
Ulture centers.
Local trapping opponent Jane
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e .jchooi in Chanl1wlSell recently vsitied the Excelsior Nursing Home.
grandpareDls llDd presented gifts. Oavid ZitT, left, and Nick Velander,
I. (Photo by Christopher Bums.)
Gagne supported tile
conditional-use trapping permit,
but said he'd withhold further
discussion until the full councU
could be present. (Council
Member Jan Haugen was ab-
sent, but did call during the
meeting to say she opposed tile
trapping plan.)
The council directed city staff
members to revise tile permit to
include specific conditions
under which it could be used.
The issue was tabled until tile
council's Jan. 9 meeting.
CouncD updated on
Shady Island Bridge,
contaminated soil
The Shorewood Council learn-
ed that the temporary repairs on
Shady Island Bridge have been
completed. City Engineer Jim
Norton said tile $20,000 repair
job was finished in late
November.
There had been concerns
about fire protection, deliveries,
and pick-ups of garbage and
school children during the
limited access. But Norton said
the city heard of few complaints.
He said oil companies used
small delivery trucks, the school
district used vans, and garbage
haulers used minl-{jumpsters.
Mayor Robert Rascop said tile
city will now attempt to gamer
federal and state money to
finance a permanent structure
but added that, with the bridge
now operational, that task would
be difficult.
The council also learned that
an aera~on period of six months
to one y~r would be needed to
decontaminate soil at the con-
struction site of the new
Goodyear Service Center, 24365
Smitlltown Road.
The Minnesota Pollution Con-
trol Agency Is now monitoring
tile site, which will eventually
have to meet botll soil and air
pollution control standards. The
developers are also being re-
'quJred to construct a buildin
around the air filtration pipe
used to help vent fumes from th
soil.
The council also approved
raises for park attendants. City
Administrator Dan Vogt said
the 5O-cent-per-hour raises
would mean a $3,000 cost over-
run, but the money could be
fOlmd by shifting some items in
the 1989 budget.
The council denied a request
for a stop sign at the intersection
of Vine mil Road and Hanus
Road. Residents in the
neighborhood have complained
tIlat motorists speeding on Vine
Hill are a safety hazard. ::ltyof-
ficials said, however, that stop
signs should not be used to con-
trol speed. The council voted to
boost patrols in the area and
monitor traffic during the next
two weeks before taking further
action.
Sborewood asked to cbange beaver trapping ordinance
Irapping advocRtes. O...eg-hold
traps are lethal, killing Ute
animals by drowning.)
Councilmemher .fan HRugen,
who has opposed use of leg-hold
traps In the past, said she's
changed her mind on I.he Issue,
particularly since the beaver ac-
tivity has obstructed city storm-
pipes neRr Waterford Circle and
caused nooding In residents'
basements. She moved that the
council amend Il" trapping or-
dinance to "give the council
leeway in emergency
situations. "
"You're opening a big can of
worms here;" said Coun-
cllmemher Boh Gagne AS he
seconded Hau~en's motion. .
mher councllmemherR nsked
I h1\lgen how the clt.y woulc1
determine whnt conslil.uled an
"emer~ency situation."
"Is the situation at Lake
From prevlou!l page
The favorable review by the
council cleRrs the way for the ci-
ty and developer, Dreher &
Associates, to finalize plans and
enter into a development
agreement.
A new Tom Thumb grocery
store and gas pumps and retail
shops will be Ule major tenants
of the center. Plans also call for
lower level storage that may
house a small amount of com-
mercial storage for atea
businesses, according to
developer Dick Dreher. Before
final approval Is given, drainage
issues must be resolved.
Ueaver problems
resurface
l'lagued with problems from
quets and an occasional
weekend night, there has been
ample parking. However, he
said Utat as business continues
to improve he would want to ex-
pand his parkln~.
Forsberg said if he could lease
about ?~l}O feel. along the trail,
plus sothe filling of adjacent
tree-felling he3vers, .1R(~k
Ocenasek, 5!"J05 Wnterford Cir-
cle, appealed 10 the council t.O
change the city I.rapplng or-
dlmmce to allow use of leg-hold
traps or other devices in
emergency situations. Only IIve-
trapping Is currenUy allowed In
Shorewood, R practice that
many maintain is Inerfective.
Ocenasek said that beavers
have taken down more t1mn 120
trees In hIs neighborhood recent-
ly. The trees ranged In size
from~~-Inch to six inches in
diameter.
The beaver complaint rekindl-
ed a controversial Issue both
among councllmembers nnc1 ci-
ty residenlc;. Last Slimmer,
IJAke Virginia IIlghlnnds
resldenl'! were denied ~rml!'!-
slon to use leg-hold Imps on
beavers In thelt nelghhorhood
after an outcry from anti.
years. As a result, the two cities
have been jointly studying op-
tions to remedy Ute situation.
However, cosle; for the study
_ and eventual action - are
mounting.
Topography information for a
detailed study wiU cost the city
. .........-. ..'
problem, including husin(:sl-;l.>S
at the Mlnnetonka PlaUl Shopp-
ing Center.
11te council tabled the Issue
until council member Larry Nic-
cum cowo comment. Niccum,
who has followed the issue clOse-
Iy, was absent.
Virginia An emergency RitUA-
tion?" asked Council member
Barhara Brancel.
Mayor Robert Rnscop said
that he saw evidence of beaver
damage on his way to the coun-
cil meeting.
"My neighbor doesn't know it
yet, but he's got a 4o-foot tree sit-
ting on top of his $50,000 bpat, "
Rascop said. "Would ...... Utis .
amendment be good 01'1 the
Island, t007"
Councilmember Kristl Stover
remained firmly against lel.hal
traps, noting that It takes up to
28 minutes for an animal to be
kllled hy drowning. ......
Mtcr furf.her dl~cu!'!siot1, the
council agreed to have clt.y swrf
mcmber!'! assemhle mote Jnfor-
rnaUon on Iype!'! of trap$; and
vote on a pORsihle ordi;~1~I)Ce
amendment at Its Noy.' 28
meeting.
>. . ,,~:t .
,
be a paren\.mg eXI){~rl. ."
said. "I'm not a perfect I);
I'm a gAtherer and editor
formation, and I pre.c;ent I
quite-tnlstlng and non-
threatening manner."
Even with all her succ .
in books, television And r
LnnRky still conslrlers her
udest accomplishment to
her two children.
(Her son, Doug, who
grAduated from Mlnneto
High School, was co-auth
"How to Survive lligh Sc
. . . with Minimal Brain
Damage," which was pul
recenUy. )
Her children, she expla
were one or the molivali
her upcoming book on de
with divorce, which she
Iy went Ulrough.
. "The divorce book for
parenLc; will hAve A nice
message," she said. "Di
doesn't hAve to devm:ltat
It's kind of like mnking
lemonade out of a lemo
U her track record is
dicaUon, LAnsky will be
a lot of lemof1l'Hle on Ch
Corner come next sllrln
rel~per
:1eown-
:t.
osed as
t office
scaled
fpublic
;~aping
vegeta-
)ncer:ns
ect and
neeting
tKs
udy.
misgiv-
ncil ap-
)graphy
part of a
Ir drain-
c..
)ated in
fShore-
Hen Rd.
!re both
:lsibility
ou Park
lem. but
nmitted
:h both-
ct!mem-
::um re-
ay com-
.ldy up-
!so sug-
on the
g issues
mtil the
ontribu-
e ascer-
Manitou
a figure
n Haug.
ce this."
ly, "you
man ar-
ibility to
~ardless
ts to the
)etween
council-
ens,the
le aerial
nember
vironmental Assessment Worksheet
. (EA W) on Ridgedale Festival. a 120,000-
square-foot shopping. center being
developed by Trammel-Crow in the
northeast corner of 1-494 and 1-394-
Staff said an EA W was not needed
because neighborhood concerns a-
bout drainage, buffering and traffic
could be addressed through rezoning'
and site plan review.
Richard and Linda Stewart. who
spearheaded opposition. were told
they may still petition for an EA W.
The Stewarts, who moved to the area
from Minneapolis earlier this year,
claimed they were told by a city of-
ficial there would be no further devel-
opment in the area in the near future.
Skipperettes danced at Prep Bowl
The Mlnnetonka Sldpperettes were one of six dancelln~ selected to periona
daring halftime activities of the ~ AA - cbampioasbip f00tbali pme, played
Salarday, Nov. 26 at tbe Metrodome. Otberdaaceliaes induded1ftl'e- W' ZID.
. . .u:vga -7
Totino Grace. LakeviIle, Ricbfteld and Crosby-fronton..Marching bands pafOnuiug
were from B100llliDfltoa Jefferson., Winona. Waseca. HibbiDC aacI Gr.uad Rapids.
Weeld}' News photo by MlkeHubred.
Shorewood still struggling with trapping ordinance
By Sharon Conley
After discussion of an ordinance to
allow trapping of beavers and musk-
rats in the city, the Shorewood City
Council tabled the ordinance until
January when a full council will be
present.
City Attorney Glenn Froberg pre-
sented an ordinance at the Nov. 28
meeting that would allow the council
to review trapping requests on a case-
by-case basis.
The council would set conditions for
each permit, including the name of the
trapper and DNR license number, lo-
cation of the trapping, approval of the
property owner, period for which the
permit is valid, and the kind of animal
to be trapped.
Other conditions could include de-
sign of the trap, how often it must be
checked and other conditions.
"1 cannot support this amendment."
said Councilmember Kristi Stover.
"To me, it is open-endeli and non-
restrictive. I was looking for more
specific conditions, such as instances
in which children are being threat-
ened of the animals are diseased."
Stover maintained the health, saiety
md welfare of people in a particular
::ircumstance must be shown to be of
~ater importance than the animal's
life.
Stover also pointed out that animals
will keep returning to a favorable hab-
itat. "Our community is of a nature that
we have many animals," Stover said.
The issue was raised at the last
. council meeting beeause of a pond
built as part of the Waterford sub-
division. Beavers have moved into the
pond, cutting down trees and blocking
a storm sewer pipe.
Counci1member Robert Gagne said' se<:tion.
he "totally disagrees" with Stover's Shorewood City Planner Brad Niel-
position. Mayor Robert Rascop said sen also noted that traffic volumes
the city has an interest in preserving north of Covington Rei. will eventually
trees as well as wildlife. be reduced if the city's proposed col-
Rich Kramer, a representative of lector st:'eet is shifted to _ Old Market
Ecology Society, expressed concern Rd.
that a council some years from now "This is a couple of years away," said
could misinterpret the ordinance. Neilsen of the new collector
Councilmember Barb Brancel said it Shorewood's proposal would curve
could be interpreted to make it pos- Vme Hill Rd. from the south into Cov-
sible to, "trap anything. anyway some- ington RdJOld Market Blvd. Vme Hill
one wanted." from the north would "T" into the new
Kramer brought a copy of a trapping collector street and a stop sign placed
ordinance in Orono, which contains at that intersection.
more specifications. Stop signs completed, the council
A resident said.trapping had worked approved the permit for a children's
well in a similar situation in Wiscon- retail store in the Vine Hill Furniture
sin. The Wisconsin DNR trapped building.
beavers and IIl;oved them to a different Councilmember Stover. noting that
location. "It worked beautifully," the signage on the property had been "a
resident said. problem for at least six years;' urged
Councilmembers agreed something that it be part of the record that the city
must be done so beavers do not re- does not intend fol" the roof of the
establish themselves. Two altema- building be used for any signs.
tives are to plant trees of no interest to Most of a former sign on the roofhas
beavers or wrap trees with wire. been painted over, and the retail per-
In other discussion, the council mit is subject to the remainder being
de<:ided stop signs at Vine Hill Rd. and painted.
Hanus Rd. would not be an effective In other action, the council:
way to reduce speeds in the area. .Approved software purchases for
Instead. the council recommended the city planning department at a cost
increased patrol of the area and more ofSS,500. City Administrator Dan Vogt
signs displaying the speed limit. said the cost would be easily covered
Because Vine Hill Rei is at the Minn- by building permit fees. which. had
etonka-ShoreWOodll9~~,Mi.nneton~"p~el1 bUc:l.g~t~li to bring in $130,000 but
ka also received,~,petition.ill'hat city's-:'-'; actUally totalled $253.013 by the end of
engineering department did a speed October.
study and also recommended against . Heard a report from V ogt on fur-
the stop signs. ther discussion with the state Pollu-
However, Minnetonka did recom- tion Control Agency on the pile of con-
mend trimming of some vegetation taminated'soil at 24365 Smithtown Rd.
north and south of Hanus Rd. to im- . Heard from Councilmem.ber Gag-
prove sightlines and relocation of a ne on possible changes to the city'.,
speed limit sign closer to the inter- dog ordinance.
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