062794 CC Reg AgP CITY OF SHOREWOOD COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD SCANNED
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1994 7:00 PM
Following the regular portion of the meeting, the City Council
will adjourn to a Joint Work Session format. No action will be
taken at this time.
AGENDA
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call Mayor Brancel
Stover
Daugherty
Lewis
Benson
C. Review Agenda
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Regular & Executive Session Meeting Minutes
- June 13, 1994 (Att. - #2 Minutes)
3. CONSENT AGENDA - Motion to approve items on Consent
Agenda & adopt resolutions therein:
A - A Motion to Approve Renewal of Assessing
Contract (Att. - #3A Proposed Contract)
B - A Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving a
Request to Connect to Excelsior Water Service
Applicant: James Robin
Location: 23405 Academy Ave
(Att. - #3B1 Proposed Resolution; #3B2 Letter of
Request)
C - A Motion to Approve Block Parties -
- Mallard Ln, July 4th from 1:00 to 8:00 pm
- Brentridge Dr, July 17th at 3:00 p.m.
(Att. - #3C Letters of Request)
4. PLANNING - Report by Representative
A - A Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving a
Final Plat - Waterford 7th Addition
Applicant: JMS Equities
(Att. - #4A1 Planner's Memorandum; #4A2 Proposed
Resolution)
B - A Motion Directing Staff to Prepare a Findings
of Fact for the Concept Stage Plan - Heritage
P.U.D.
Applicant: Abingdon Development Corp.
Location: South of Edgewood Rd approx.
700' East of Howards Pt Rd
(Att. - #4B1 Planner's Memorandum; #4B2 Planning
Commission Recommendation)
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C - A Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving a
Preliminary Plat - Johnson Hollow
Applicant: Daniel Johnson
Location: 27920 & 27944 Smithtown Rd
(Att. - #4C1 Planner's Memorandum; #4C2
Proposed Resolution)
D - A Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving a
Preliminary Plat - R. Bowman Second Addition
Applicant: J. McNulty, representing R. Bowman
Location: 20025 Manor Road
(Att. - #4D1 Planner's Memorandum; #4D2 Proposed
Resolution)
5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO
PROVIDE SANITARY SITE DISPOSAL FOR WATERCRAFT AT HOWARDS
POINT MARINA (Att. - #5A Planner's Memorandum; #5B Letter
of Request)
6. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO WAIVE PENALTY FEE (Att. - #6
Letter of Request from Howard Strauss)
7. REPORT FROM LIQUOR COMMITTEE
8. REPORT BY LMCD REPRESENTATIVE RASCOP ON LEVY ADJUSTMENT
FOR 1994 LMCD BUDGET & OTHER LMCD MATTERS (Att. -#8 LMCD's
Memorandum)
9. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR
10. DISCUSSION ON POLICY ISSUES
11. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS -
A - Report on Status of Sump Pump Inspection
Program (Att. - #11A Staff Report)
B - Report on City of Victoria's Grant Application
to Control Eurasian Watermilfoil from Lake Virginia
(Att. - #11B1 Proposed Letter of Support; #11B2
Supporting Documentation)
12. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REPORTS - Open Issues - Discussion
13. ADJOURN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF CLAIMS - (Attachment)
WORK SESSION
1. JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION
Review Senior Housing Section of Comprehensive Plan
2. ADJOURN
** INDICATES TAX INCREASE OR FEE IMPLICATIONS
4.440 MAYOR
Barb Branca!
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COUNCIL
Kristi Stover
Rob Daugherty
Daniel Lewis
Bruce Benson
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD • SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331 -8927 • (612) 474 -3236
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1994 J`
Immediately following the regular Council meeting the Planning Commission
will join us for a work session on senior housing.
AGENDA ITEM #3A: The proposed contract for assessing services with Rolf
)10 Erickson for 1995 is an increase of $2,629 from this year. The total
will be $41,389. This increase is due to two items: 1) a 2 1/2%
increase in the cost of doing business; and 2) 69 new parcels over . the
last year. In checking with Hennepin County they feel they would have to
charge us approximately $10,000 more to do our assessing.
AGENDA ITEM #3B: James Robin requests permission to connect his .
property at 23405 Academy Avenue to the Excelsior municipal water system.
The resolution approving the hook -up includes a standard water service
agreement, which stipulates that the property owner will not object to a
future water assessment in the event that Shorewood constructs its own
system.
AGENDA ITEM #3C: The Mallard Lane request for a street closure on July
4th for a block party is acceptable to the safety departments. The only
stipulation is that City barricades will not be available that day. The
requesting party will be responsible for utilizing movable barricades to
*lock the street.
The Brentridge Drive request is to block the street from 3:00 to 9:00
p.m. on July 17th. City barricades can be dropped off and utilized for
that function. Recommendation is for approval of both street closings.
AGENDA ITEM #4A: Jeffrey Schoenwetter requests approval of the final
plat for the three remaining commercial sites in the Waterford P.U.D.
Individual site plans for each site will require further review and
approval by the Planning Commission and City Council.
AGENDA ITEM #4B: Abingdon Development Corporation proposes a planned
unit development consisting of 19 new single family residential lots.
Minutes from a rather lengthy public hearing are included in your packet.
Among others, City water is a issue in this proposal. The Planning
Commission recommends approval of the concept stage plan subject to
certain modifications. The resolution requires a four - fifths vote for
approval.
A Residential Community on Lake Minnetonka's South Shore
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AGENDA ITEM #4C: Daniel Johnson proposes to purchase property adjoining
his at 27944 Smithtown Road to acquire the tennis court located on it.
The Planning Commission and staff have recommended approval.
AGENDA ITEM #4D: Richard Bowman proposes to amend a previous development
agreement which would allow him to create one additional lot on his
property. The Planning Commission and staff recommend approval subject
to several conditions.
AGENDA ITEM #5: Staff recommends approval of a request by Howard's Point
Marina to install a boat sewage pump -out station on their dock. Sewage
will be pumped into the municipal sewer system.
AGENDA ITEM #6: This request is similar to those in the past which claim
that the check was lost in the mail and therefore they should not have to
pay a penalty of $10.51.
1 11GENDA ITEM #7: This is the report of the consensus reached by the City
Council at their previous meeting. The only change that is likely is if
the Committee wishes to close the store on a day other than Tuesday, June
28, 1994 which was chosen only because it is the day immediately
following the Council meeting.
AGENDA ITEM 18: Bob Rascop has indicated a desire to report about the
levy adjustment for 1994 and other budget matters regarding the LMCD.
AGENDA ITEM #11A:, The material enclosed in the packet illustrates our
efforts to close out the sump pump inspection program.
AGENDA ITEM #11B: We have been approached by the City of Victoria to
draft a letter of support for a grant application for Victoria to
undertake Erasion Watermilfoil management in Lake Virginia. The letter
Ili; the packet. If the Council concurs, it will be mailed the day
ter the Council meeting.
City Attorney Tim Keane will report on a professional that has been
identified to work with the City on its dispute with the MWCC. Tim will
be proposing that we enter into a Phase I agreement with Richard L.
Voigt, Jr., P.E. of the University of Minnesota.
AGENDA ITEM #12: Council member Daugherty requested that we place we
place "open issues - discussion" on the agenda so members of the Council
can feel free to raise any issue that they would like to discuss.
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CI1Y OF SHOREWOOD
REGULAR CI1Y COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1994
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CI1Y COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brancel at 7:04 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
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Present:
Mayor Brancel; Councilmembers Benson, Daugherty, Lewis and Stover;
Administrator Hurm, City Engineer Dresel, City Attorney Keane, and
Planning Director Nielsen.
C. Review Ag~nda
Daugherty moved, Benson seconded to approve the agenda for June 13, 1994, amended by
adding Agenda Item 2.D. Approval of Corrected May 9, 1994 Council Minutes; moving
Consent Agenda Item 3.C. to the Regular Agenda; and adding an Executive Session
following adjournment of the Regular Meeting. Motion passed 5/0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A Board of Review Meeting Minutes -May 11, 1994
Daugherty moved, Lewis seconded to approve the Board of Review Meeting Minutes of May
11, 1994. Motion passed 5/0.
B. Reconvened Board of Review Meeting Minutes - May 23, 1994
Daugherty moved, Stover seconded to approved the Reconvened Board of Review Meeting
Minutes of May 23, 1994. Motion passed 5/0.
C. City Council Regular Meeting and Work Session Minutes - May 23, 1994
Daugherty moved, Lewis seconded to approved the Regular City Council and Work Session
Minutes of May 23, 1994. Motion passed 5/0.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 13, 1994 - PAGE 2
D. Corrected City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - May 9, 1994
Lewis moved, Daugherty seconded to approve the corrected City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes of May 9, 1994, page 1, Consent Agenda Item A. Resolution No. 94-40...June 1,
199~May 31, 1995. Motion passed 5/0. (Correction underlined)
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Brancel read the Consent Agenda for June 13, 1994.
Stover moved, Lewis seconded to approve the Consent Agenda and to adopt the Resolutions
and Motions therein:
A.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-46, "A Resolution 'Granting a Temporary Sign Variance to
Video Update." (to be removed no later than September 1,1994). Applicant: Andrew
Schmidt. Location: 19465 State Highway 7.
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B. RESOLUTION NO. 94-47, "A Resolution Granting a Conditional Use Permit for
Additional Accessory Space to Greg Karas." Location: 5600 Star Lane. -
C. MOVED TO REGULAR AGENDA
D. RESOLUTION NO. 94-48, "A Resolution Amending the 1994 General Fund Budget."
E. RESOLUTION NO. 94-49, "A Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds."
F. Motion to Extend Deadline to July 5, 1994-Appeal to Notice to Remove. Applicant:
Sandy Hepp. Location: 24950 Amlee Road.
Motion passed 5/0.
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3.
C.
A Motion to Approve a Ri2ht-of-Way Permit-Christmas Lake Road
Lewis inquired about several aspects of the proposed improvements designed to deter traffic
from circumventing a closed portion of Christmas Lake Road on private property (detailed
in Nielsen's memoranda dated April 20, 1994 and June 8,1994). Because the work involves
the public right-of-way, a right-of-way permit is required. The improvements, designed by
the City in consultation with the affected residents, will be financed by the Christmas Lake
Road homeowners association. Letters from Ms. Dawn Christesen and Rick and Susan
Dyer, residents on Brand Circle, describe the problems.
Lewis expressed concern that the improvements appear to be temporary. In addition, Lewis
stated that while he was sympathetic with Ms. Christesen's problem with vehicles driving
through her lawn and was not opposed to relief given in this specific instance, there are
other areas in the City with cut-through traffic problems to which relief is not allowed and
REGULAR CIlY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 13, 1994 - PAGE 3
approval would set a precedent for granting right-of-way construction. The closed-off
portion of Christmas Lake Road is used for emergency purposes and requires access and
maintenance in the interests of public safety. During discussion, the history of the closure
of the road was reviewed and Councilmember Benson and staff responded to Lewis'
questions and concerns.
Benson moved, Stover seconded to approve a Right-of-Way Permit-Christmas Lake Road.
Motion passed 4/1. Lewis voted nay.
4. PARK - Report by representative
A Motion to Approve. a Change Order for Silverwood and Freeman Parks Regarding
Handicap Accessibility and for Silverwood Park Grading Changes
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Bruce Chamberlain, project manager, Hoisington Koegler Group Inc., reviewed the purpose
of Change Order #1 for the Silverwood Park Improvements and Freeman Park Trail Project
(Project No. PK-1-94). The change does not represent an increase in the overall park
improvement budget, but is essentially a shift in who performs the work. Additional work,
increasing the amount of its contract by $4,838, will be completed by Expert Asphalt
Company, the general contractor for the project. Chamberlain described the work which
includes transporting soil from Freeman Park and grading to steepen the sliding hill in
Silverwood Park and installation of asphalt pads for handicapped access to the play areas
in both parks.
Daugherty moved, Benson seconded to approve Change Order #1 for the
SilverwoodjFreeman Parks Improvements (Project No. PK-4-94); Contractor: Expert
Asphalt Co., Waconia, MN. Motion passed 5/0.
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PLANNING - Report by representative
Commissioner Pisula reported on the actions taken at the Planning Commission's June 7,
1994 meeting.
A A Motion to Approve a Final Plat-Mott Addition
Lewis moved, Daugherty seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 94-50, "A Resolution
Approving the Final Plat of Mott Addition." Applicant: Whitley Mott. Location: Mott
Addition. Motion passed 5/0.
B. A Motion Authorizing the Placement of a Street Ught at the Intersection of
Strawberry Lane and Strawberry Circle
Daugherty moved, Stover seconded to authorize the placement of a street light at the
intersection of Strawberry Lane and Strawberry Circle. Motion passed 5/0.
REGULAR CIlY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 13, 1994 . PAGE 4
6. A MOTION TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING SEWER
IN PARK BUILDINGS
Hurm directed the Council's attention to the understandings between the Park and Planning
Commissions with respect to screening of portable toilets in parks as follows:
- Fencings and/or plantings on three sides should be used in the neighborhood parks
to effectively screen the facility from the neighborhood.
- Funds are not budgeted this year (1994) for screening but will be budgeted so it can
be accomplished as soon as possible.
- Regarding Freeman, the large Community park, toilet facilities need to be
somewhat visible for park users. In addition, there are not immediately adjacent
residential neighbors to provide screening for. Therefore, the extent of screening
requirements in Freeman Park is significantly different from the neighborhood parks. .
Lewis stated he could not endorse installation of the portable facilities (Satellites) without
budgeting funds for accompanying screening. He pointed out that the screening cost
(estimated at $200-$500 for fencing and plantings) is relatively small and should be
expended to enhance the facility areas. Furthermore, Lewis strongly maintained that sewer
service should be installed in the parks. Benson pointed out that while it is eventually
intended to install sewer service to the parks, the cost is currently prohibitive based on
seasonal use of the facilities. Park Commission Chair Jennifer McCarty added that ideally
indoor facilities would be appropriate, however, the cost of running sewer lines, fixtures and
attendants to open and close the facilities is not currently justified based on limited seasonal
use of the parks. Hurm reported that based on the experience of other communities,
vandalism is a problem in the indoor facilities. Nielsen stated the proposed Ordinance
allows flexibility since it is not intended to defer installation of park indoor facilities
indefinitely. He pointed out the Council retains authority to accelerate budgeting necessary .
funds for the improvements.
Lewis supported prompt installation of screening of the portable facilities, supported
accelerated installation of indoor facilities at least in parks where sewer connection is
nearby, and generally found the lack of indoor facilities at the City's parks unacceptable.
Daugherty moved, Brancel seconded to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 293, "An Ordinance
amending Chapter 904 of the Shorewood City Code Relating to Sewer Regulations." Motion
passed 4/1. Lewis voted nay.
7. MATTERS FROM THE FLOOR - None.
8. DISCUSSION ON POLICY ISSUES - None.
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June 13, 1994 - PAGE 5
9. ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF REPORTS
A Report on the Chaska Road Traffic Study
Keane reported that recent State legislation permits a local government unit to adopt a 25
mph speed limit on segments of roadway 1/4 mile or less without conducting a traffic study.
Keane suggested the Council may consider this authority as an option to deal with traffic
problems on Chaska Road, if the stretch of Chaska Road at issue fits the limited
interpretation of the legislation.
B. Engineer's Report on 1994 Bridge Inspection
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Dresel reported the yearly inspection of the Shady Island Bridge detected 3 rusted steel
beams that pose a threat to very heavy traffic. The bridge's sufficiency rating is now low
enough to possibly qualify the City for state and/or federal funds to replace the bridge.
Dresel recommended actions to keep the bridge safe: 1) post the bridge for a 6-ton axle
weight limit immediately; 2) authorize preparation of corrective drawings and obtain
construction quotes for an interim fix to the bridge using MSA funds; 3) apply for
replacement funding. The Council's consensus was that the Engineer should pursue the
safety recommendations and prepare specific courses of action for the Council's
consideration.
C. Engineer's Report on 1994 Local Drainage Maintenance (LDM) Projects
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Dresel reported that under the Council's established criteria, 2 drainage concerns meet the
criteria for maintenance. With respect to drainage problems along the north side of County
Road 19 east of Lawtonka Drive, which is eligible for cost sharing with Hennepin County,
Dresel indicated negotiations will continue with the County and definite construction plans
and cost estimates will be prepared for the Council's consideration. Dresel reviewed 2
options to address the continuous water flow from building sump pumps along Near
Mountain Boulevard. He explained that the preferred option to install drainage pipes will
be investigated with the property owners and right of entry and easement needs will be
considered. Results of the study will be provided to the Council.
10. MAYOR AND CI1Y COUNCIL REPORTS
Daugherty stated residents in the Sweetwater Circle/Near Mountain area report that a
Public Works' project appears to be incomplete. The staff will investigate the matter.
11. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Mayor Brancel stated the Council will consider employment matters and potential litigation
during the Executive Session.
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June 13, 1994 - PAGE 6
Daugherty moved, Benson seconded to adjourn the City Council meeting subject to approval
of claims to an Executive Session at 8:00 p.m. Motion passed 5/0.
RESPECfFULLY SUBMITIED,
Arlene H. Bergfalk
Ftecording Secretary
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial
ATIEST:
JAMES C. HURM, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
BARBARA J. BRANCEL, MAYOR
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CIlY OF SHOREWOOD
CIlY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1994
CONFERENCE ROOM
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
8:08 P.M.
MINUTES
CONVENE EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brancel at 8:08 p.m.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Brancel; Councilmembers Stover, Benson, Daugherty, and Lewis;
Administrator Hurm, and Attorney Tim Keane.
The Council held general discussion with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation. No
action was taken.
. ADJOURN
Mayor Brancel adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m.
ATTEST:
BARBARAJ.BRANCE4MAYOR
JAMES C. HURM, CIlY ADMINISTRATOR
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TO: Jim Hurm. Shorewood City Adminlstrator
Al Rolek. Shorewood Finance Director
For Shorewood Mayor and City Council members
FROM:
Rolf Erickson, City Assessor 473-1844
DATE:
June 16. 1994
RE: 1995 Assessment Contract Fee
Term of Contract:
September 1, 1994 through August 31, 1995
Current contract amount:
$38.760.00
Requested amount for 1994 Assessment:
$41.389.00
Requested increase:
$2629.00
Number of new houses in 1993:
100
New Parc~ls since last year.
69
My request for increase is based on the following two factors.
Cost of living/doing business (2.5%)
Cost of appraising additional properties
(Parcel Growth)
$969.00
$1660.00
Total
$2629.00
Please note that I have incorporated and ask that our contract reflect
my new business status.
If this amount is acceptable please present this to the council at the
next meeting. If you have additonal questions, please let me know.
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CONTRACT FOR ASSESSING SERVICES
This contract is made this first day of September, 1994, by
and between the City of Shorewood. Hennepin County,
Minnesota (hereinafter called the "Municipality") and Rolf
Erickson Enterprises,Inc., dba Southwest Assessing, 14520
12th. Avenue North, Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 (hereinafter
called the "Contractor"),
The Contractor represents that its president is a Licensed
Minnesota Assessor as required in Chapter 273 of Minnesota
Statutes and that he is a qualified real estate appraiser,
The Municipality represents that it is a separate Assessment
District within the County of Hennepin and the State of
Minnesota.
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ASSESSING SERVICES: The Municipality hereby contracts for
and the Contractor hereby agrees to cooperate with officals
of the Municipality and the County of Hennepin in performing
1995 assessment services as defined in Minnesota Statutes,
The Municipality agrees and acknowledges that the manner and
the method used in the performance or the assessment duties
will be under the control and direction of said Contractor.
VALUATION NOTICE HEARING: The Contractor agrees to work
with the Shorewood City Administrator to set a date for the
local board of review and to dedicate five days for
answering calls and inquiries from Shorewood residents
concurrent with valuation notice mailing.
CONTRACT PRICE: In consideration of the services rendered
by the Contractor, the Municipality shall pay to the
Contractor at the above stated address, the sum of
$41,389.00, payable in twelve (12) installments of $3,449.05
beginning by the last day of September, 1994 and ending by
the last day of August, 1995.
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The following services are to be billed separately on a one
time basis.
NONE.
FURNISHING OF EQUIPMENT: The contractor shall provide all
transportation necessary for the performance of the services
contracted for. The Municipality shall furnish all
equipment and supplies necessary for the performance of the
services contracted for, including a current set of aerial
photographs.
ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS: The Contractor shall attend
the local board of review meeting on a date selected by the
Municipality and the Contractor and not to exceed three
other Municipality council meetings during the term or the
contract.
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Shorewood
Assessing Contract
LEGAL STATUS: The parties agree that the contractor is not
required to maintain office hours, shall not receive
retirement benefits, health insurance benefits, or any other
fringe benefits offered to employees of the Municipality and
shall, in all respects be deemed an independent contractor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Contractor and the Municipality have
executed this Contract this day of 1994.
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City of Shorewood (Municipality)
by
Rolf E. A. Erickson
President, Southwest Assessing (Contractor)
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION PERMITTING A SHOREWOOD PROPERTY OWNER
TO CONNECT TO THE EXCELSIOR MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
WHEREAS, James Robin (Owner) owns real property within the City of Shorewood;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood owns a municipal water system which does not
presently serve the owner's property; and
WHEREAS, Owner is desirous of connecting to the Excelsior Municipal Water
System; and
WHEREAS, Owner has executed an agreement with the City of Shorewood
specifically waiving any claims or defenses to a future assessment for water by the City of
Shorewood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Shorewood:
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Water
Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A on behalf of the City Council.
2. That said Water Agreement be filed with the City Clerk for future reference in
the event that Shorewood extends water service into Owner's property.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 27th day of
June, 1994.
Barbara J. Brancel, Mayor
ATTEST:
James C. Hurm, City Administrator/Clerk
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WATER CONNECTION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of , 1994, by and
between the CITY OF SHOREWOOD, a municipal corporation, (the "City") and James
Robin, (the "Applicant").
WHEREAS, Applicant has an interest in certain real property (the "Subject
Property") located in the City of Shorewood at 23405 Academy Avenue and legally described
as:
"Lot 3, Block 1, James Hill, Hennepin County, Minnesota"; and
WHEREAS, the City owns a muncipal water system which does not presently serve
the Subject Property; and
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WHEREAS, the Applicant desires to interconnect with the Excelsior Municipal Water
System and pay to the City of Excelsior any connection charge therefor; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to permit Applicant to connect to the Excelsior
Municipal Water System provided that Applicant agrees to the provisions contained herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the
parties agree as follows:
1. Applicant shall have the right to interconnect with the Excelsior Municipal
Water System and pay to the City of Excelsior any connection charge therefor.
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2. All work involved in such interconnection will be done according to City
specifications and under City supervision and all expenses and costs connected therewith will
be paid by Applicant.
3. In the event that City extends the Shorewood municipal water system to serve
the Subject Property at some time in the future, Applicant agrees to pay any assessment in
connection therewith on the same basis as all other properties assessed at that time, and
Applicant herewith specifically agrees to waive any claims or defenses to said assessment
based upon a theory of no benefit because of the water connection allowed herein.
4. It is further agreed by and between the parties that this Agreement shall run
with the land and shall benefit and be binding upon their respective legal representatives,
successors and assigns.
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5. That the Applicant record this Agreement with the Hennepin County Recorder
or Registrar of Title within thirty (30) days of Excelsior's approval of the connection.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the day and year first above written.
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
James Robin, Applicant
Barbara J. Brancel, Mayor
James C. Hurm, City Administrator/Clerk
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
On this day of , 199_, before me, a Notary Public within and
for said County, personally appeared James C. Hurm and Barbara J. Brancel to me
personally known, who, being each by me duly sworn, did say that they are respectively the
City Administrator and Mayor of the municipal corporation named in the foregoing
instrument, and that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of said corporation by
authority of its City Council, and said City Administrator and Mayor acknowledged said
instrument to be the free act and deed of said corporation.
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SS.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
, 199 _, by James Robin.
day of
Notary Public
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James Robin
23420 Park Street
Excelsior, Minnesota 55331
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27 May, 1994
Mr. Brad Nielsen
City of Shorewood Planning Director
5755 Country Club Road
Shorewood. Minnesota 55331
Re: Lot 3. James Hill Subdivision
Dear Brad:
Please consider this letter a formal request for water service to Lot 3, James Hill, located at
234xx Academy Avenue. Shorewood. This request is consistent with the discussions which
took place with the Shore wood Planning Commission and City Council during the subdivision
process last year.
Attached, please find a letter from Carl Zieman, Excelsior City Administrator which describes the
availability and cost of this service.
Thank you for your continued help. Please call me at 474-3946 if you have any Questions.
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CITY OF EXCELSIOR
339 THIRO STReeT
eXCELSIOR, MINNeSOTA 55331
TELE: 612-474-5233
May 27, 1994
Mr. James Robins
23420 Park Street
. Shorewood, MN 55331
. RE: Water Availability - James Hill
Dear Mr. Robins:
In response to your inquiry, the City of Excelsior has a water main located in the
street right-of-way on Academy Avenue which is available to Shorewood residents that
abut this water main.
The City has sufficient capacity to allow for future connections in this area.
In order for a resident of Shorewood to connect to this water main, the Oty of
Shorewood would need to authorize and request the connection. In addition, the City
of Excelsior has a connection fee that would need to be paid in advance of any
connection being done.
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If I can be of any further assistance or if you have any further questions please
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June 21, 1994
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Attn: Terry
Dear Terry:
First, let me apologize for not realizing that the Council ha.t; to approve these types of requests.
HOld I known, I would not helve put you under the gun this way. I would appreciate anything you
are able to do to get our request approved.
The neighbors on our block would like to hold a block party for the 4th of July. Per our
discussion, r am submitting below the information you 'will need to help make a determination. .
have been selected as the chairperson for this event; therefore, you may direct any
communications regarding the event to me.
We would like to barricade the following court:
My address is:
Date:
Time:
Mall,\rd Lane
5442 Mallard Lane
Monday, July 4, 1994
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We will not be holding our own fireworks displays; however, we will helve individual fireworks
for the kids.
I have drawn a map below of the area. Mallard Lane is the last right turn off of Wedge wood
Drive. Wedgewood Drive extends about one block past Mallard Lane and ends in a court also.
So there is access for vehicles to turn around and also plenty of parking.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brad Nielsen
DATE: 21 June 1994
. RE: Waterford 7th Addition - Final Plat
FILE NO.: 405 (94.15)
Having received final plat and site plan approval for the commercial strip center (Waterford
6th Addition), Mr. Jeff ~choenwetter now proposes to plat the three remaining commercial
sites.
The final plat of Waterford 7th Addition (Exhibit A) is consistent with the previously
approved preliminary plat. Site plans for individual sites will still be subject to Planning
Commission review and Council approval.
Park dedication fees and sewer connection charges for commercial properties are calculated
on a residential equivalent unit basis (REV). Each 20,000 square feet of site area represents
one REU. The fees for Waterford 7th Addition are as follows:
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· Park dedication - 157,101 sq. ft. -:- 20,000 = 7.85; 8 x $750- = $6000.
. local san. sewer access charge - 157,101 sq. ft. -:- 20,000 = 7.85; 8 x $1000 = $8000. .-
It is recommended that the fmal plat be approved subject to the following:
1. The applicant must provide an up-to-date (within 30 days) title opinion or title
insurance commitment for review by the City Attorney.
2. Park dedication fees and sewer access charges must be paid prior to release of the
plat.
3. The plat must be recorded within 30 days of Council approval.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WATERFORD 7TH ADDmON
WHEREAS, the final plat of Waterford 7th Addition has been submitted in the
manner required for the platting of land under the Shorewood City Code and under Chapter
462 of Minnesota Statues, and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder; and
WHEREAS, said plat is consistent with the Shorewood Comprehensive Plan and the
regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota and the City Code of the
City of Shorewood; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Shorewood as follows:
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That the plat of Waterford 7th Addition is hereby approved.
2. That the approval is specifically conditioned upon the terms and conditions
contained in Shorewood Resolution No. 100-90, approving a revised Development Stage Plan
for the Waterford P.U.D., and the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, dated 27 June 1991,
attached hereto and made a part hereof.
3. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Certificate
of Approval for the plat on behalf of the City Council.
4. That the final plat, together with this Resolution, shall be filed and recorded
within thirty (30) days of the date of certification of this Resolution.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the execution of the Certificate upon said plat by
the Mayor and City Clerk shall be conclusive, showing a proper compliance therewith by the
subdivider and City officials and shall entitle such plat to be placed on record forthwith
without further formality, all in compliance with Minnesota Statutes and the Shorewood City
Code.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 27th day of
June, 1994.
Barbara J. Brancel, Mayor
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James C. Hurm, City Administrator/Clerk
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June 23, 1994
RE: Heritage PUD Concept Plan
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council:
In an effort to reduce the length of my presentation on captioned agenda item on
June 27, 1994, it is my intention by this letter to provide you with a synopsis of our
comments on our project and the Planning Commission recommendations regarding it.
Unfortunately it does not appear that the final draft of the Planning Commission minutes
will be available much before this letter must be to the City Clerk for inclusion in the June
27 agenda packet. Because of this I may not address all issues raised during the Hearing
and discussion by this letter. I will address any oversights with my verbal comments at the
Council meeting.
Initially it should be noted that the Planning Commission, particularly Chairman
Rosenberger, conducted the Hearing and subsequent discussion concerning our
application in an organized and fair manner. The rules of procedure for all parties to the
Hearing were clearly stated in advance and were strictly adhered to. This was my first
Planning Commission Hearing in Shorewood, but I have attended literally hundreds of
hearings in other cities, and I can therefore appreciate how well the hearing was
conducted. I was not permitted to address the Commission following the Hearing except
in response to Commissioners' direct questions, but I understood that would be the case in
advance. Since the "right" questions were not forthcoming from commissioners, there are
a number of inisunderstandings and issues that were raised both by commissioners and the
public that I could not address until now. Perhaps the resulting Planning Commission
recommendation would have been different had I been able to address those matters at
that time - perhaps not. .
We consider ourselves to be quality and professional developers. I personally spent
a large portion of my career as a professional city planner serving local government in the
same function as Brad Nielson. We currently have development projects under way in 5
different Twin Cities suburban communities. Our philosophy in approaching a new
development site has always been to retain the natural site amenities to the maximum
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extent possible while utilizing the development tools available in local zoning ordinances.
Weare not the type of developer that emphasizes adding value to development sites
by Comprehensive Plan Amendments or large doses of variance from the zoning ordinance
standards. While our land development division must show a profit, our goal is to create
attractive neighborhoods for the Tony Eiden Company home buyer.
Our earliest task in reviewing a site for potential development is to carefully
analyze what is available to the site within the existing Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Ordinance. Our initial project pro forma is based on those findings, and a
purchase decision results. Sites that are overpriced in relation to potential development by
the existing Comprehensive Plan are bypassed.
The Heritage site in Shorewood was approached in just such a manner. Your staff
will confirm that there has never been a thought of Comprehensive Plan Amendment,
major wetlands encroachment or wholesale zoning variance during our discussions of
development of Heritage. The site lent itself to the PUD mechanics due to the convoluted .
property lines, substantial wetlands and other unusual site features. The Zoning Ordinance
appeared to allow for a 10% density bonus under certain negotiated conditions. Staff
advised us that the bonus was seldom granted so we decided to forego that option as well.
We could justify the feasibility of the project for homes of the value Tony Eiden Company
builds, even with the relatively high costs of assembling land from 4 different owners. We
proceeded with our project understanding that it would be within the standards of the
Zoning Ordinance PUD specifications. The key element of those standards is to maintain a
project density of 1 dwelling unit for each 40,000 square feet ofland area of the site,
exclusive of road right-of-way and wetlands.
It was with these understandings we directed our project engineers to proceed.
Their marching orders were to avoid any wetland encroachment and steadfastly maintain
the 1/40,000 standard. Aside from the issues oflake access use and City water, the staff
report to the Planning Commission confirmed our understanding of the basic concept .
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance.
From my notes of the meeting it appears that the approval recommendation of the
Planning Commission is upon the following conditions:
1. No lot may be under 35,000 squarefeet in area
2. The lake access lot must be deleted from the PUD Plan.
3. The "island" outlot must be dedicated to the City (as opposed to our proposal for
Homeowners' Association ownership).
4. Any existing tree removed over a certain dimension must be replaced on a caliper inch
for caliper inch basis with trees of not less than 3' diameter.
5. An analysis by the City Engineer of the City water options for the site.
While not made a condition of the approval recommendation, the Planning
Commission repeatedly made it clear that they also expect the developer to prepare an
Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the project even though the project proposes no
activities of the nature or scale that mandates such a review under Environmental Quality
Board Rules.
We have carefully reviewed those conditions as to our ability to comply, and the
impact on the project. All of the conditions will have an impact (particularly financial) on
the project. Even so we have can and will agree to comply with those recommendations
as follows:
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I. The 60 foot lake access lot will be deleted from the project. We do not as yet have a
disposition for this real estate, valued by the Assessor at over $50,000 - even as
unbuildable. I understand Mr. Eiden was recently (since the Planning Commission
meeting) offered less than 10% of that value for the lot by an adjoining property owner.
2. We will modify our plan to dedicate the island outlot to the City, as recommended by
the Planning Commission.
3. We will comply with a reasonable reforestation condition.
4. We will adopt reasonable measures to accommodate future City water service to the
site. This could include off street easements or similar measures.
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5. We will immediately initiate preparation of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet
consistent with EQB Rules. The project will be a joint venture of Franklin Svabowda
Associates and Sather Bergquist Engineers.
We have also carefully reviewed the impact of the Planning Commission
recommendation that no lot be less than 35,000 square feet in area. Our greatest concerns
reside with that recommendation. The impact of that recommendation is substantial, both
to the viability of the project; and, we submit, to the City in general. We also submit that
at least a portion of the basis for the Planning Commission recommendation in this regard
may be founded on misunderstandings regarding the details of our proposal; the character
of neighborhood surrounding the site; and the function/purpose of a Planned Unit
Development.
IMPACTS TO THE PROJECT
As we noted in our PUD Concept Statement the combination of highly irregular
property boundaries (resulting from historic land divisions); significant wetlands to avoid;
and linear site shape the available options for site design are extremely limited. To
accommodate the stated City objective of a continuous street from existing Noble Road to
Edgewood Road dictates a lotting layout with little flexibility (if wetlands are to be
preserved) As a result, reconfiguration to produce lots all at least 35,000 feet in area
reduces the Net New Lot Count from a proposed 19 (not 21 as repeatedly stated by the
public and commissioners during the Hearing and discussion) to 15.
Because of the wetland/roadway/shape constraints of the site, the loss of four lots
from the density allowable per the Comprehensive Plan using the PUD provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance results in very significant project pro forma consequences. While
project revenues will drop over $300,000 there will be little, if any, reduction in project
expense. The street, sewer and site grading costs will remain virtually the same with 15
lots as with 19 lots. The infrastructure efficiencies of the PUD ordinance are very clear in
this case. The partial abandonment of the concept by an arbitrary lot size floor has
predictable negative consequences.
IMPACTS TO THE CITY
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The recommended lot size floor, and the resulting reduction in project lot count
not only impacts the developer, but the City as well. While these impacts may not be as
dramatic and easy to quantify as those to the developer, they will occur. As we address
those, it is important to recognize that the Planning Commission recommendation
effectively reduces the project density from the stated Comprehensive Plan 1.0 Units per
Acre to .78 Units per acre. The recommendation for a lot size floor does not bring the
project in to compliance with the Plan, but denies this project the density clearly
anticipated by the Plan at this location, and all other sites similarly land use classified in
Shorewood.
A recent study by the City of La keville, more recently confirmed by another study
completed by Springstead, Inc. for the City of Plymouth, confirms that residential
development with values in excess of$200,000 per unit are Revenue Positive to cities.
This means that the tax revenues from residential properties of that or greater value will
more than off set the actual cost of providing the full range of municipal services to those
residences - much in the same manner that commercial/industrial development provides
the same leverage, but to a lessor extent.
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A sketch of the impact of not allowing four homes valued at $400,000 each would
result in about $10,000 per year "lost" tax revenue per house per year to all taxing entities.
In sum that would mean perhaps $8,000 per year lost to Shorewood alone. Over a 60 year
projected life cycle for the homes that amounts to nearly $500,000 lost to Shorewood
without inflationary considerations. Perhaps half of that amount would be net dollars over
cost of services rendered - a seemly important consideration in a community such as
Shorewood, with little commercial and no industrial tax base existing or anticipated by the
Comprehensive Plan.
A more subtle impact to the City by adtspting the lot size floor recommended may
be a lessening of confidence by developers, home builders and Shorewood property
owners in the validity of the Comprehensive Plan and (at least) the PUD section of the
Zoning Ordinance. If the developer and land owner is to be rather arbitrarily precluded
from the density specified by the Plan by the introduction of unpublished minimum lot size
standards, the specter of planning/zoning by neighborhood referendum may be substituted
for community wide comprehensive planning/zoning policy. The PUD regulatory tool is
firmly based on the precept that the purpose of community planning and zoning is to
establish community structure and character by focusing on the number of dwelling units
permitted in a given area. It is dwelling unit count that drives community wide issues such
as infrastructure (sewer, streets and other utilities) and demand for municipal services and
schools, not lot sizes. Use of rigid lot size standards to control density results in
inefficiencies and environmental encroachment with resulting negative impacts to both the
developer and the community.
. OTHER FACTORS
In formulating its recommendation regarding a minimum lot size for Heritage the
Planning Commission debated the appropriate number to use. Clearly there was no policy
in that regard to guide them, or to insure consistency of treatment between Heritage and
PUD's that preceded it, will follow it in the City review process. No specific reasons were
stated for the use of35,000 square feet as a minimum, such as established policy or
precedent.
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During the Hearing both Mr. Nielson and Commissioners made repeated reference
to a residential development proposal by Lundgren Brothers. I understand that this
proposal involves a very similar site directly across the wetland from the Heritage site. I
understand also that the Lundgren project is of a similar scale and land assembly
complexity as Heritage, and is situated in an area of Shorewood with a Comprehensive
Plan Land Use designation and zoning identical to the Heritage site. Lundgrens are
proposing lot sizes very similar to those of Heritage, but a dwelling unit density 30%
greater than the Comprehensive Plan would allow at that location, and 65% higher than
the effective density of Heritage if the 35,000 square foot minimum lot size condition is
maintained as recommended by the Planning Commission.
During his staff report and subsequent Planning Commission deliberation Mr.
Nielson made repeated reference to the similarity between Heritage and the Lundgren
proposal. I understand that both the Planning Commission and the City Council have
informed Lundgrens that a Land Use Plan amendment to attain the proposed 1.3 dwelling
units per acre is not likely to be approved, and that they (Lundgrens) should maintain the 1
unit per 40,000 square feet of dry land standard found in the PUD ordinance. No
condition regarding a minimum lot size in addition to the Zoning Ordinance standard for
PUD density has been added or suggested to Lundgrens such as it has been for Heritage.
During the Hearing on Heritage members of the public testifying admonished the
Planning Commission to set a minmum lot size in keeping with the character of the
existing lots in the neighborhood. Since there was no other reason stated by the Planning
Commission for recommending the 35,000 square foot lot size minimum I can only
assume that the condition was in response to the demand of the public in that regard.
To a large extent Heritage will become a self contained neighborhood. To the
south and west large wetland areas will separate Heritage from existing or any future
development making any lot size differentials meaningless. In addition, even where there is
adjacency to existing residences (east and north) Heritage is oriented away from those
residences, facing the opposite direction. Where there is a direct relationship to existing
lots, at the Noble Road extension and at Edgewood Road intersection the lot sizes of
Heritage meet or exceed those existing. Indeed, a large portion of the impacted
neighborhood as defined by the 1000 foot radius of Public Hearing Notice includes lot
sizes far less than the 20,000 to 30,000 square feet minimum proposed in Heritage. Many
existing lots of 10,000 square feet and less are found along Edgewood Road, with
resulting density far in excess of that proposed in Heritage. We believe Heritage,. as
proposed, provides a smooth transition of lot size-rrom the 40,000 square feet per lot of
Boulder Ridge on the East to the 10,000 square feet found along Edgewood Road
adjacent to the site.
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Substantial study and effort has gone into the proposal for the Heritage
neighborhood. As home builders the development efforts of our organization firmly focus
on creating neighborhoods that are attractive to our buyers and assets to the community
and those already residing in the vicinity. To that end compliance with community
comprehensive plans and adopted land use regulations continues to be our corporate
policy.
The purpose of Public Hearings is to solicit information that may be beneficial in
the design of a new neighborhood, as well as to better inform those that may be impacted
regarding the details of a project. Several positive suggestions came from the Public
Hearing on Heritage, as well as from the combined wisdom of your Planning Commission.
Even though there are negative financial impacts to our project from many of the resulting
Planning Commission conditions, we are prepared to incorporate most of those conditions
in the Heritage design. For the reasons we have noted, however we must appeal to the
City Council to exclude from your action the condition regarding a 35,000 square foot
minimum lot size. We submit that the negative project and community impacts of that
restriction will far exceed any perceived benefits. We also submit that the apparent
reasoning for the recommended restriction - compatibility with existing lot sizes in the
vicinity - would be accomplished with the Heritage Concept of 1 dwelling unit per 40,000
square feet and lot areas as we propose. Finally, we submit that the density and lot sizes
we propose are consistent with both the Comprehensive Plan and the PUD section of the
Shorewood Zoning Ordinance. As such, the Planning Commission recommendation
regarding a lot size minimum becomes, at least in the case of Heritage, unstated policy
with substantial implications to an applicant.
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I will be in attendance at your meeting of June 27 to review the comments found
here for the benefit of the public and address any questions you may have regarding these
matters or any other issues concerning Heritage. Thank you for your thoughtful
consideration of our submissions.
Sincerely yours,
Abingdon Development
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MAYOR
Barb Brancel
COUNCI L
Kristi Stover
Rob Daugherty
Daniel Lewis
Bruce Benson
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CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331-8927 · (612) 474-3236
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Planning Commission, Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Brad Nielsen
DATE:
1 June 1994
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RE:
Heritage P.U.D. : Concept Stage
FILE NO.:
405 (94.09)
BACKGROUND
Mr. Charles Dillerude, representing Abingdon Development Corporation, has submitted
plans for the development of approximately 32.65 acres of property located south of
Edgewood Road, approximately 700 feet east of Howard's Point Road (see Site Location
map - Exhibit A, attached). The developer proposes to assemble five parcels, two of which
have existing homes on them, and resubdivide them into 21 single-family residential lots
(see Exhibit B).
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The site is zoned R-1A, Single-Family Residential and is also subject to the requirements of
the S, Shoreland District. Approximately 11.35 acres of the property exists as designated
wetland, leaving J9.5 acres of buildable area, exclusive of proposed road right-of-way.
Land use and zoning surrounding the site are as follows: .-
North - Single-family residential; zoned R-1A/S
East - Single-family residential and vacant; zoned R-1A1S
South and West - Designated wetland; zoned R-1A
The property slopes from the northeast to the southwest. An island of dry ground rises out
of the wetland in the southwest corner of the site. Rather than attempt to develop this
island, the developer proposes to preserve it as common open space, using the buildable
area to plat lots somewhat smaller than 40,000 square feet on the upland portion of the site.
To accomplish this the developer requests a conditional use permit for a planned unit
development.
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A Residential Community on Lake Minnetonka's South Shore
RE: Heritage P.U.D.
Concept Stage
1 June 1994
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS
A. PuI:POse of P.U.D. Requirements, standards and procedures for planned unit
development are set forth in Section 1201.25 of the Shorewood Zoning Code. Use of
P. U .D. is considered quite appropriate for the development of the subject property.
A number of the provisions contained in the "purpose" paragraph of Section 1201.25
apply to the property:
1. Clustering the allowable units for the property onto the upland portion of the
site preserves the island in the wetland. '
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2. Preservation of the island precludes disruption of the wetland for access and
utilities which would be necessary if the island were developed.
3. Assembling the parcels provides for very orderly development of the subject
property, allowing the completion of Noble Road and eliminating a very
substandard cul-de-sac length. '
4. Preservation of the island and wetland and the proposed density of one unit per
40,000 square feet of land area are consistent with the objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan.
5. Maintaining the island as common open space enhances the environment and
protects the views for lots abutting the wetland. Common ownership of the
island provides enjoyment for all residents within the development.
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6. The proposed P.U.D. generally maintains setbacks and lot sizes of the R-IA
district at the periphery of the project.
B. Conce.pt Stage PUI:POse. Subd. 6.b.(1) sets forth the "immediately significant
elements for City review and comment":
1. The proposed development density, one unit per 40,000 square feet is consistent
with Shorewood' s existing Comprehensive Plan as well as the density proposed
in the Comp Plan Update currently being studied by the City.
It should be noted that the P.U.D. takes advantage of the oversizing of Lots 1
and 13 (existing homesteads), but suggests that those lots will not be part of the
proposed homeowner's association. It is recommended that deed restrictions be
placed on those lots stating that they can not be further subdivided.
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Re: Heritage P.U.D.
Concept Stage
1 June 1994
Since a survey with detailed area tabulations is not available as of this writing, it
is not recommended that a specific number of lots be approved. Rather,
concept stage approval should simply state that the forthcoming plat for the
property (development stage) should maintain the 1/40,000 density.
2. As mentioned earlier the extension of Noble Road and its connection to
Edgewood Road is consistent with the City's plans for the area.
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It is highly recommended that the 20-foot pedestrian access to the island
(between Lots 10 and 11) be developed as part of the required site
improvements. It should be landscaped and clearly delineated on the site.
3. The applicant's proposal to dedicate Outlot A to the City is consistent with
Shorewood's Wetland Code. If the proposed homeowner's association is to own
Outlot B, an easement must be dedicated over the designated wetland area.
The third common space area - the lak:eshore parcel - raises serious concerns.
The 50-foot, quarter-acre parcel exists as a nonconforming use, containing a
dock with no principal dwelling on the lot. The first concern is the legal status
of the property. One-seventh of the property is owned by a..landowner not
involved with the P. U.D. If that individual does not agree With the proposed
use of the parcel, what authority does he have in the approval process? The
City Attorney recommends that a title opinion be required in order to sort this
issue out.
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Perhaps more significant is the potential impact of the increased use (the
developer is not clear on ho\y the lak:eshore parcel may be used) on nearby
residential property. The parcel is over 350 feet from the nearest lot in the
project and 1500 feet from the furthest lot. By contrast,. the two homes
adjoining the lak:eshore parcel are only 80 feet apart. The narrow width of the
lot and the proximity of existing homes preclude adequate screening or
buffering. It is reasonable to expect that the increased use of the lot by 19 new
families would have an adverse impact on the existing properties.
4.
The general layout of lots is acceptable. While actua1lot dimensions will be
evaluated as part of the development stage review (preliminary plat), it is
important to specify that the two lots on the east end of the project should m~t
R-1A standards. Any reduction in lot area should occur west of Lots 12 and
14. It is also recommended that the R-1A setbacks (50' front, 50' rear and 10'
side) be maintained throughout the project.
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Re: Heritage P.U.D.
Concept Stage
1 June 1994
Lot 18 ends up with a 50-foot frontage on Edgewood Road. The developer
states that he has attempted to swap equal land areas with the resident to the
west of the 50-foot strip, but that the owner is not interested. The homeowner.
should be urged to reconsider this offer. Without the 50 feet, he does not have
enough width on Edgewood for two lots.
The concept plan shows lots platted into the designated wetland. Section
1102.06 (Wetlands) of the City Code states that "no part of the wetland
conservation area shall be platted for residential use...". This should be
corrected on the preliminary plat.
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5. It is conceivable that site improvements for this project could be completed this
year (not including the final lift of blacktop). The developer projects a build-out
of the homes in as little as two years.
C. Utilities. While it is somewhat premature to discuss utilities in the concept stage
review, certain issues are worth mentioning now. Sanitary sewer is readily available
for the development according to the City Engineer. Although City water is some
distance from the site, the Council has directed staff to suggest ways for new
development to provide for City water. This topic is due for further study and
discussion in the next 30-60 days. Storm sewer/drainage will have to be addressed as
part of the preliminary plat.
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D. Park Dedication. The City's park planning does not include acquisition of additional
land in the area of the subject property. While it is assumed that fees will be
required in lieu of land ($750 x 19 = $14,250), the Park Commission should review
and comment on the proposed development.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon the preceding, the proposed P.U.D. is generally consistent withShorewood's
Comprehensive Plan and the stated purpose of the P.U.D. provisions of the Zoning Code.
It is therefore recommended that the Concept Plan be approved subject to the following:
a. Lots 1 and 13 should be required to record deed restrictions stating that they will not
be further divided.
b. Concept approval should allow one unit per 40,000 square feet of net buildable area
(as opposed to a specific lot count), based upon more detailed survey information to
be provided in the development stage of the P. U .D. process.
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Re: Heritage P.U.D.
Concept Stage
1 June 1994
c. The proposed pedestrian access to the commonly owned island should be developed
with the site improvements, and clearly identified as being owned and maintained by
the homeowner's assocation.
d. Protective covenants for the P.U.D. should clearly set forth provisions for protecting
the wetlands (Le. no dumping of yard waste, no fencing, no site alteration, etc.).
e. Serious consideration should be given to elimination of the 50-foot lakeshore parcel as
part of the P.U.D. The developer should also provide a title opinion for this.parcel,
explaining the rights of the one-seventh owner.
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f.
Lots on the east end of the proposed road should comply with R-IA district standards
(width, area and setbacks).
g. R -IA setback requirements should be maintained throughout the P. U.D.
h. The owner(s) of land adjoining the "panhandle" of Lot 18 should be encouraged to
swap an equal amount of land for the 50-foot strip.
L Lots shall not be. platted into the City's designated wetland.
j. . The development stage revieW'" of the P. U.D. process should explore ways to provide
for future water extension to the site.
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k. The City should consider requiring a tree inventory and negotiate some kind of
reforestation program as part of the P.U.D. -
1. Any portions of the P.U.D. abutting Edgewood Road should provide additional r.o.w.
to bring Edgewood into compliance with r.o.w. standards (50' width).
m. The developer must provide conservation easements for any Wetland Conservation
Act wetlands outside of the City's designated wetland. .
cc: Jim Hurm
Tim Keane
Joel Dresel
Chuck Dillerude
Park Commission
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Note: This is an excerpt of the Planning Commission minutes from 7 June. It contains their
recommendation relative to the Heritage P. U .D. concept stage plan. A draft copy of the
complete minutes from the public hearing are included in your packet also. If you have any
questions relative to this matter please call me prior to Monday night's meeting.
Brad Nielsen
. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
June 7, 1994 - PAGE 8
Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed to set a minimum lot size of 35,000 sq.ft.
for this development. The Commissioners reviewed and discussed each of the conditions
(a. through m.) recommended by the staff and agreed on modifications to selected points.
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Malam moved, Borkon seconded to recommend to the Council that it approve the Heritage
Planned Unit Development concept stage plans, proposed by Mr. Charles DilIerud,
representing Abingdon Development Corporation and Tony Eiden Builders, to be located
south of Edgewood Road, approximately 700 feet east of Howard's Point Road, subject to
the staff recommendations a. through m. detailed on pages 4 and 5 of Nielsen's
memorandum dated June 2, 1994, modified as follows: b. Concept approval should allow
one unit per 40,000 square feet of net buildable area. with a minimum lot size of 35.000
sauare feet of area. (as opposed to a specific lot count). c. The proposed commonly owned
island should be dedicated to the City in exchange for 2 Park fees. j. The development
stage review of the P.D.D. process should include a hydrology study and report from the
City Engineer. k. The City will reauire a tree inventory and negotiate a reforestation
program with a minimum of 3" diameter replacement trees as part of the P.D.D. Motion
passed 7/0.
The recommendation will be considered by the Council at its June 27, 1994 meeting.
Written comments regarding the recommendation may be mailed to the Councilmembers
and staff at City Hall for receipt prior to the meeting.
The Chair recessed the meeting at 10 p.m. and reconvened at 10:10 p.m.
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COUNCI L
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Rob Daugherty
Daniel Lewis
Bruce Benson
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. SHOREWOOD. MINNESOTA 55331-8927 · (612) 474-3236
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Planning Commission, Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Brad Nielsen
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DATE:
2 June 1994
RE:
Johnson Hollow - Preliminary Plat
FILE NO.:
405 (94.08)
BACKGROUND
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Ms. Elizabeth Lindow proposes to sell part of her property at 27920 Smithtown Road to
Mr. Daniel Johnson, 27944 Smithtown Road (see Site Location map -Exhibit A, attached).
" The purpose of the division and combination is for Mr. Johnson to acquire an existing
tennis court, located to the east of his property.
Together, the lots tota1l69,735 square feet in area. They are zoned R-lA/S, Single:
Family ResidentiallShoreland. After the division/combination (see Exhibit B), Ms.
Lindow's lot will contain 58,535 square feet of area, and Mr. Johnson's lot will contain
111,200 square feet of area.
The two existing lots and three others are served by a private road, most of which is
located on Ms. Lindow's property. As a result of the subdivision/combination,
approximately 600 feet of the road will now be located on Mr. Johnson's property.
ANALYSIS/RECOMMENDATION
Although the applicants' intent is rather simple, it is complicated by strange lot
configurations, cumbersome legal descriptions, and the existence of the private road. In "an
attempt to simplify matters to the extent possible, the applicants have been asked to
formally plat the division/combination. There is no intent to tamper with existing use or
maintenance agreements for the pirvate road at this time. Review of the final plat,
however, should ensure that the rights and responsibilities of all parties using the road will
be maintained.
A Residential Community on Lake Minnetonka's South Shore
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Re: . Johnson Hollow
Preliminary Plat
2 June 1994
It is recommended that the preliminary plat be approved subject to the following:
1. The applicants must provide up-to-date (within 30 days) title opinions or title
insurance binders for both existing properties.
2. The final plat must be submitted within six months.
3. The final plat must provide drainage and utility easements 10 feet on each side of all
~pertyli~. .
4. The final plat should include a wetland conservation/drainage easement for the
designated wetland on Lot 1.
5. Since no new lots are being created, park dedication fees and sewer connection
charges will not be required.
cc: Jim Hurm
Tim Keane
Joel Dresel
Daniel Johnson
Elizabeth Lindow
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PRELIMINARY PLAT
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RESOLUTION NO.____.
A RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPRO V AL FOR
JOHNSON HOLLOW
WHEREAS, Daniel 1. Johnson (Applicant) has an interest in certain land within the
City of Shorewood and has applied to the Council for preliminary approval of a plat to be
known as Johnson Hollow; and
WHEREAS, Applicant's request has been reviewed by the City Planner and his
recommendations have been- duly set forth in a Memorandum to the Planning Commission
dated 2 June 1994, which Memorandum is on file at City Hall; and
. WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held by the Shorewood Planning Commission on
7 June 1994, for which notice was duly published and all adjacent property owners duly
notified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Shorewood as follows:
1. That Applicant's request for preliminary plat approval of Johnson Hollow is
hereby granted.
2. That such approval is subject to the recommendations set forth in the City
Planner's Memorandum dated 2 June 1994, and the terms and conditions contained in the
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of 7 June 1994 on fIle at City Hall.
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ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 27th day of
June, 1994.
Barbara J. Brancel, Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Planning Commission, Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Brad Nielsen
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DATE:
3 June 1994
RE:
R. Bowman Second Addition - Preliminary Plat
FILENO.:
405 (94.10)
BACKGROUND
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In 1990 the City approved a subdivision for Mr. Richard Bowman, allowing his property at
20025 Manor Road (see Site Location map - Exhibit A, attached) to be split into two lots as
shown on Exhibit B. Since the property was located in Shorewood and Deephaven, it was
actually divided into two lots and two outlots. The outlots were legally tied to their
respective adjoining lots so that they could not. be developed or subdivided without City
approval, and without constructing a city street. Right-of-way (Bowman Court) was
dedicated for future construction of the street. The two lots would share Mr. Bowman's
existing d~veway until such. time as a road was built.
Mr. Bowman now requests that the southerly portion of the property, Lot 1, Block 2 and
Outlot B, be resubdivided into three building sites (see Exhibit C). He also asks that the
development agreement required as part of the original plat (see Excerpt - Exhibit D) .be
amended to allow the replatting without constructing the street.
Staff reports (dated 5 July and 3 August 1990) relative to the original request are attached
for further background (copied in yellow).
ANALYSIS/RECOMMENDATION
One of the concerns in the original plat was that the subdivision not be allowed to
circumvent the City's requirements for city streets. Properly controlled, Mr. Bowman's
current request does not violate the City's Code or the intent of the original approval.
A Residential Community on Lake Minnetonka's South Shore
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Re: R. Bowman Second Addition
Preliminary Plat
3 June 1994
Despite creating three building sites from one, the common driveway will still only be
shared by Mr. Bowman's existing residence and the new Lot 2. Lot 1 will access directly
from Manor Road in Shorewood, and Lot 3 will access directly from Vine Street in
Deephaven. As a result, Mr. Bowman's driveway need not be upgraded to private street
standards (20 foot wide, paved surface).
The future public street need not be constructed until such time as Outlot A is replatted.
As in the previous development agreement, Outlot A must remain legally tied to Mr.
Bowman's existing homestead parcel (Lot 1, Block 1).
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It is recommended that the preliminary plat be approved subject to the following:
1. The development agreement must be amended to provide:
a. That Outlot A must remain legally tied to Mr. Bowman's existing lot.
b. That Lot 3 will be accessed via Vine Street.
c. That Lot 1 will be accessed by Manor Road.
d. That Lot 1 can not be resubdivided in the future.
e. That structures built on Lot 2 will treat the municipal boundary between
Shorewood and Deephaven as a property line, maintaining required setbacks.
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f. That Lot 2 can not be resubdivided in the future.
2. The developer should submit, as part of the final plat, proposed protective covenants
for all the lots, which clearly set forth the conditions in 1. above.
3. The protective covenants shall clearly advise future owners of Lots 1, 2 and Outlot. A
that Bowman Court is a public street which will be constructed at such time as Outlot
A is developed or subdivided.- The future road will be constructed to City standards,
solely at the expense of the party proposing to develop or subdivide Outlot A.
4. A final plat (including mylars) must be submitted within six months of approval of the
preliminary plat.
5. The applicant must provide, with the fmal plat, an up-to-date (within 30 days) title
opinion or title insurance binder for the property.
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Re: R. Bowman Second Addition
Preliminary Plat
3 June 1994
6. The applicant must provide evidence that the City of Deephaven has approved the
proposed plat.
7. Upon approval of the final plat the applicant must pay park dedication fees (2 x $750)
and sewer connection charges (2 x $1000) for Lots 1 and 2.
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Tim Keane
Joel Dresel
Richard Bowman
Jim McNulty
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and
acceptance by Shorewood and Deephaven of the final plat of R Bowman Addition,
at-:ached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit B, Shorewood, Deephaven,
and the Developer agree as follows:
1. niPROVEMENTS WITHIN PLAT. No improvements are contemplated to be
installed within the plat at this time. Developer acknowledges that t.~e
public street platted as Bowman Court is not now open and is not now
maintained or plowed by Shorewood or Deephaven and that neither City has any
intention or obligation to open or maintain said street. Developer agrees
that in the event Developer constrUcts a sewer lateral line, such lateral
line shall be in Bowman Court and shall be constrUcted and installed in
accordance with engineering plans and specifications approved by the
Shorewood and Deephaven City Engineers and the requirements of applicable
City ordinances and standards, and that all said work shall be subject to
final inspection and approval by the City Engineers of Shorwood and
Deephaven. After the improvements have been completed and accepted, Bowman
Court shall be maintained and plowed by Shorewood.
2. REPLATTING OF OUTLOTS A AND B. Developer agrees that Outlot A and Outlot
B shall not be considered as buildable lots until such time as they are
subdivided and replatted as numbered residential lots. At such time as
either Outlot A or Outlot B is ~eplatted, Developer shall pay the full cost
for the development and improvement of Bowman Court in accordance- with all
ordinances and standards applicable to public streets within the City of
Shorewood, together with the full cost of all other improvements which may be
required by Shorewood at the time of replatting. Developer acknowledges that
it shall be required to enter into an amended Development Agreement with
Shorewood and Deephaven at the time of replatting either Outlot A or Outlot
B, and to comply with all procedures and requirements of the Shorewood and
Deephaven subdivision ordinances then in effect.
3. TRANSFERANCE OR CONVEYANCE OF toTS AND OUTLOTS. Developer agrees
that until such time as Outlot A is replatted, Outlot A shall not be
t.-ansferred or conveyed separately from Lot 1, Block 1; and Lot 1, Block 1
shall not be transferred or conveyed separately from Outlot A. Developer
further agrees that until such time as Outlot B is replatted, Outlot B shall
not be transferred or conveyed separately from Lot 1, Block 2, and Lot 1,
Block 2 shall not be transferred or conveyed separately from Outlot B.
4. SANITARY SEWER SERVICE. Shorewood agrees to furnish sanitary sewer
service to the plat providing the following conditions are met:
a) Sewer lines shall be constrUcted, installed and maintained by
the Developer in accordance with Shorewood's specifications as
set forth in the City Sewer Code, and all work perfoJ:111ed shall
be subject to final inspection and approval by Shorewood.
b) Developer shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary
permi ts and paYing all Shorewood fees relating to sanitary
sewer hook-ups, including the trunk and equalization charges,
as set out in the City Sewer (
be owed to other agencies sucl Exhibit D
Control Commission. EXCERPT FROM BOWMAN DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT
Dated 16 October 1990
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MAYOR
Jan Haugen
COUNCIL
Kristi Stover
Robert Gagne
Barb Brancel
Vern Watten
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CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD . SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331 . (612) 474-3236
HEMORANDUM
TO:
PT~NNING COMMISSION, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
BRAD NIELSEN
DATE:
5 JULY 1990
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RE:
BOWMAN ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT
FILE NO.: 405 (90.1t)
BACKGROUND
Mr. Richard Bowman requests preliminary plat approval to divide his property
located at 20025 Manor Road (see Site Location map - Ey~ibit A, attached)
into two lots. The request is complicated by the fact that the subject
property is located partly in Shorewood and partly in Deephaven.
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The portion of the site located in Shorewood is zoned R-1A, Single-Family
Residential and contains 7.57 acres. The Deephaven portion of the site is
also zoned for single-family residential development and contains 9.18
acres. The site is characterized by dramatic changes in topography, two
designated wetlands and approximately 1000 feet of shoreline on Hooper Lake
in Deephaven. The applicant's home is situated on the high point of the
property and is accessed by a driveway which wraps around the larger of the
two wetlands, into Deephaven and up the hill.
The applicant proposes to split the property into two lots as shown on
Exhibit B. Since both parcels are considerably larger than R-1A zoning
requires, we have asked the applicant to provide a resubdivision sketch
showing how the parcels could be redivided in the future. This plan is shown
in Exhibit C.
ISSUES AND ANALYSIS
Although the applicant proposes only two large lots at this time, the City
needs to concern itself with further future development. In addition to the
municipal boundary which divides the property, the natural features of the
site pose significant problems for such development. The evaluation of the
proposed plat should take the following issues into consideration:
A Residential Community on Lake Minnetonka's South Shore
Re: Bowman Addition
Preliminary Plat
5 July 1990
A. Municipal Border. The applicant has apparently contacted the Hennepin
County Recorder's Office which has advised him that a single parcel of
land can straddle municipal boundaries within the same County. The
County simply issues two tax numbers for the same parcel.
The City Attorney advises that such practice can, however, be
problematic. Questions which arise include, but are not limited to:
Which City provides services? (police, fire and utilities)
Which City's setbacks are used? Whe~e are setbacks measured from?
~fuerever the new house is located on proposed Lot 2, the other city
will be deprived of taxes from the improvement. If, for example, it
i.s built near Hooper Lake, Shorewood may end up providing services
without benefit of the taxes generated by the home.
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As a practical matter the municipal boundary creates a property line. As
such the division should be considered as a four-lot plat. While it
would be very easy to simply consider the two lots which would be located
in Shorewood, ~he City must still be concerned with the Deephaven portion
or the development, since it appears likely that access and utilities
will have to corne from Shorewood.
B.
Future Resubdivision. The purpose of a resubdivision sketch is to
demonstrate that the initial division will not adversely affect future
division of the property. The applicant may believe at this time that
the land will not be further developed in the future. However, just as
he proposes to divide his land, it is reasonable to expect that future
owners will want to divide theirs.
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The plan shown on Exhibit C actually raises more questions than it
answers. For example, the proposed cul-de-sac encroaches into the larger
of the two wetland areas. Also, it does not extend far enough into the
site to provide frontage for the northeasterly portions of the site.
Since the proposed road is located entirely on Lot 1, that owner will
control the future development of Lot 2. One way to avoid such a problem
would be to require the future road to be platted at this time. A
development agreement and possibly protective covenants could provide for
the existing driveway to be shared and maintained until such time as
either owner wished to further develop his property. While construction
of a City street would be costly on an individual basis, particularly for
Lot 2, at least the r.o.w. would be available to either party. The
proposed division should not be used to circumvent the City's
requirements relative to public streets.
The applicant indicates that a future buyer has plans for a home on Lot
2. It is recommended that the proposed house location be shown on the
preliminary plat. Whichever lot remains vacant should then be platted as
an outlot, legally tied to the other portion of the lot by a protective
covenant to which the City should be a party.
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Preliminary Plat
5 July 1990
C. Deephaven Approval. As of this writing it is not known if the proposed
plat has been reviewed or approved by the City of Deephaven. They will
undoubtedly be concerned with the division because it could leave the
northeasterly portion of the site landlocked. They may wish to require
that parcel to be designated as an outlot similar to the suggestion in B.
above.
The applicant should show both Deephaven's and Shorewood's setbacks on a
revised resubdivision sketch. Deephaven should also be asked to comment
on their policies regarding private roads and street frontage in the
event the cul-de-sac can not be extended far enough to the east to serve
all of the northeast portion of the site.
The City Attorney should be asked to comment as to what, if any, kind of
agreement may be necessary between the two cities.
D. Drainage, Utility and Conservation Easements. The Shorewood Subdivision
Ordinance requires drainage and utility easements 10 feet on each side of
side and rear property lines. The Wetland Ordinance requires
conservation and drainage easements for designated wetland areas. These
easements should all be shown on the preliminary plat.
RECOMMENDATION
The proposed division leaves several issues unresolved. It is therefore
recommended that the plat be tabled at this time. The resubdivision sketch
should be redone to address the items raised herein. Specifically:
1. The municipal boundary should be shown as a property line.
2. Th& applicant should identify how utilities will be provided to all
portions of the plat.
3. Respective setbacks for Deephaven and Shorewood should be shown.
4. The location of the home proposed for Lot 2 should be shown. The other
portion of the lot should be shown as an outlot.
5. The cul-de-sac should be extended further to the east and shifted to the
north 10 feet so that the middle portion of Lot 2 is at least 150 feet in
depth. The plat should be revised to show the future street dedicated.
6. The applicant's attorney should work with the City Attorney to draft
necessary protective covenants.
7. The applicant should provide Shorewood with Deephaven's comments relative
to the plat and to the prospect of one or more lots being served by a
private road.
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8. Drainage, utility and conservation easements should be shown on the
preliminary plat.
9. Contour lines should be shown for the Deephaven portion of the plat.
10. Once the resubdivision sketch is found to be acceptable, the preliminary
plat should be revised to reflect the approved changes.
It is suggested that these items be resolved within 60 days.
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Richard Bowman
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
PLANNING COMMISSION, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
BRAD NIELSEN
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DATE:
3 AUGUST 1990
RE:
BOWMAN ADDITION - REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT
FILE NO.: 405 (90.12)
Mr. Bowman's plat was tabled at the July Planning commission meeting, pending
resolution of a number of issues raised in our 5 July staff report. Since then
the City Attorney and I have met with the Deephaven City Attorney and Engineer,
the applicant's realtor and his surveyor to discuss the plat.
Following is how the issues have been resolved:
1. The revised plat (see Exhibit A) shows the municipal boundary line as a
property line.
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2. According to the Deephaven's Engineer, virtually all utility service will
come in from Shorewood, due to site topography.
3 . Both Shorewood' sand Deephaven' s setbacks have been shown on a revised
resubdivision sketch (see Exhibit B).
4. A possible location for the new home on Lot 1, Block 2 is shown on the
plat. More importantly the setbacks show the amount of buildable area on
the lot. The undeveloped lots have been shown as outlots.
5. The cul-de-sac has been shown as a dedicated street and has been extended
eastward. While part of the right-of-way still encroaches into the large
wetland area, there appears to be adeqUate room for the paved surface of a
future turnaround without encroaching into the wetland.
6. The Shorewood and Deephaven City Attorneys will prepare the necessary legal
documents with the final plat. In addition to protective covenants, the
city Attorney recommends a development agreement.
A Residential Community on Lake Minnetonka's South Shore
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Re: Bowman Addition
Revised Preliminary Plat
3 August 1990
7. It is reasonable to expect that future development of the Deephaven outlot
will involve some access by private road. Deephaven allows private roads.
8. A note on the preliminary plat states that drainage and utility easements
will be provided on each side of front, side and rear lot lines.
9. It is recommended that contour lines for Outlot A be shown at such time as
it is replatted.
10. The preliminary plat (Exhibit A) reflects the aforementioned changes.
Based on the preceding, all issues have been satisfactorily resolved. As a
result it is recommended that the preliminary plat be approved as revised. The
recommendations contained herein should be incorporated into the development
agreement to be prepared with the final plat. As a final note, the final plat
should include a street name for the future road.
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cc: Larry Whittaker
Glenn Froberg
Jim Norton
William Engelhardt
W.tlliam Soth
Richard Bowman
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RESOLUTION NO._
A RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR
R. BOWMAN SECOND ADDITION
WHEREAS, Richard Bowman (Applicant) is the owner of certain land within the City
of Shorewood and has applied to the Council for preliminary approval of a plat to be known
as R. Bowman Second Addition; and
WHEREAS, Applicant's request has been reviewed by the City Planner and his
recommendations have been duly set forth in a Memorandum to the Planning Commission
dated 3 June 1994, which Memorandum is on fue at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held by the Shorewood Planning Commission on
7 June 1994, for which notice was duly published and all adjacent property owners duly
notified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Shorewood as follows:
1. That Applicant's request for preliminary plat approval of R. Bowman Second
Addition is hereby granted.
2. That such approval is subject to the recommendations set forth in the City
Planner's Memorandum dated 3 June 1994, and the terms and conditions contained in the
minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of 7 June 1994 on file at City Hall.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 27th day of
June, 1994.
Barbara J. Brancel, Mayor
ATTEST:
James C. Hurm
City Administrator/Clerk
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MAYOR
Barb Brancel
COUNCI L
Kristi Stover
Rob Daugherty
Daniel Lewis
Bruce Benson
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. SHOREWOOD. MINNESOTA 55331-8927 · (612) 474-3236
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Brad Nielsen
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DATE:
23 June 1994
RE:
Howard's Point Marina - Request for Sewer Pump-Out
Fll..E NO.:
Property - 5400 Howard's Point Road
Mr. Jerry Brecke has requested approval, on behalf of the Marina, to install a boat sewage
pump-out station on their dock. As you know, Howard's Point Marina currently exists as a
nonconforming use in the R-IAlS, Single-Family Residential/Shore1and zoning district. As
such there are strict limitations on any expansion or increase in their use of the property.
While it is anticipated that some increase in boat traffic may occur due to the pump-out
facility, it is not expected that vehicular traffic will increase. Most. of the Marina's
nonconformity exists on the landward portion of the operation.
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For this reason, and given that the LMCD and DNR both feel that the pump-out presents a
public benefit from a pollution prevention an(public service perspective, the City Attorney
and I recommend a liberal interpretation of the nonconforming use provisions. It is
suggested that the pump-out be viewed simply as a new piece of equipment, not unlike the
gas pump which was allowed to be changed recently.
The City Engineer advises that it is simple to install a meter on the equipment so as to
deterrirlne the appropriate sewer charge; Staff will investigate whether additional sewer
access charges (SAC) will be required by the MWCC.
Based upon the preceding it is recommended that the pump-out station be approved.
cc: .. Jim Hurm
Tim Keane
Joel Dresel
Jerry Brecke
A Residential Community on Lake Minnetonka's South Shore
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June 2, 1994
Mr. Jim Hurm
City Administrator
City of Shorewood
Shorewood, MN 55331
Dear Mr. Hurm:
The increased use and increased size of boats on Lake Minnetonka has again
prompted the LMCD and now the Department of Natural Resources to pursue a
solution to the absence of sanitary site disposal for water craft.
Letters from the LMCD and the DNR are attached to this memo. The Federal
and State Departments have pointed out that the installation of a pump out
mounted on our gas dock probably does not fall under a city rule or guide, they
may be correct. It would be our intention to connect the pump out pipe to the
city sewer system using the existing provision that was installed when the city
wide sewer system was completed.
We have applied for the grant as specified in the DNR letter to us. Because of
the need on the west end of Lake Minnetonka, I anticipate that our grant will be
filled sooner rather than later. If you feel we should discuss this with the council,
please place this matter on the agenda for June 27, 1994.
Sincerely,
HOWARDS POINT MARINA
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HOWARD'S POINT MARINA
5400 HOWARD'S POINT ROAD . SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA 55331 . (612) 474-4464
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William A. Johnstone
Chair, Minnetonka
To~c:e~~air. Tonka Bay May 27, 1994
Douglas E. Babcock
Secretary. Spring Park
Robert Rascop
Treasurer, Shorewood Mr . Jerry B:-ecke .
Mike Bloom Howard · s POl.nt Marl.na
Minnetonka Beach 216 Water street
Albert (Bert) Foster Excelsior. MN 55331
Deephaven - -,
James N. Grathwol
Excelsior
Ronald Kline
Minnetrista
Duane Markus
Wayzata
Craig Mollet
Victoria
Thomas W. Reese
Mound
Herb J. Suerth
Woodland
Joseph Zwak
Greenwood
BOARD MEMBERS
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60% Recycled Content
30% Post Consumer Waste
LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
900 EAST WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 160. WAYZATA. MINNESOTA 55391 . TELEPHONE 612/473-7033
EUGENE R. STROMMEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Mr. Brecke:
The LMCD Board finds that commercial marinas provide
valuable public amenities on Lake Minnetonka. One
such amenity marinas provide is pump out service.
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There are currently no marinas with pump out service
on the western side of the Lake. The addition of a
pump out service at Howard's Point Marina would be a
beneficial public amenity clearly needed on South
Upper Lake.
Would you be willing to consider
as early as this boating season?
discuss if this is something you
provide.
adding this service
Please call to
would like to
Thank you for your continuing cooperation in helping
"Save the Lake".
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Sincerely,
DISTRICT
Technician
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R. Rascop
D. Babcock
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~LNDEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
500 LAFAYETTE ROAD · ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA . 55155-40
DNR INFORM'" TlON
(612) 2~!~F 24, 1994
Mr. Jerry Brecke
216 Water st.
Excelsior, MN 55331
Re: Sewage Pumpout Information Request
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Dear Jerry:
I discussed your inquiry with Michael McDonough, of our Trails
and Waterways staff. He is currently undertaking a survey of
pumpout facilities throughout the state. According to his
research there are currently no pumpout facilities on Upper Lake.
The research was undertaken to meet the requirements of the
Federal Clean Vessels Act. This Act funds improvements and
installations of sewage pump out facilities through a grant
program administered by the MNDNR.
If you are interested in a grant application please contact
Michael MCDonough at 297-2798. It is important to note that the
demand for grants is greater than the current funding supply.
If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact
me.
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Lawrence M. Killien
Water Access Specialist
Trails and Waterways
500 Lafayette Road
st. Paul, MN 55155-4052
CC: Michael MCDonough
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Howard J. Strauss
4967 Devonshire Circle
Shorewood, MN 55331
(612) 474-8213
June 2, 1994
Mayor Barbara Brancel
City of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
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Dear Ms. Brancel,
The records will show that I pay my water and sewer bills very
promptly and well in advance of the due date. For the second
time in a matter of months, I discovered that my account was not
being credited when I failed to receive the cancelled checks back
from the bank. I immediately brought this to the attention of
the folks in City Hall who could only tell me that they had no
record of receiving a payment and that they have had other
complaints where the checks were apparently lost by the Post
Office. They also indicated that, in spite of my showing them my
records, they had no authority to cancel the late penalty. I
therefore paid the bill including a late penalty of $10.51.
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It seems tremendously unfair to me that I should be penalized
regardless of who or how the check was lost. At the least, I
think the late payment penalty should be forgiven, but I was told
that the Council would have to authorize a refund of the late
payment penalty. I would therefore like to ask you to request
the Council to do so in my behalf. Thank you very much.
Sincerely yours,
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STATEMENT BY THE
SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL
On May 15, 1994, the South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department
conducted a check of licensed liquor establishments relating to
determining the potential of sales to minors. A female Reserve
Officer was asked to attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages at
fourteen establishments. The Shorewood Municipal Liquor Store was
among the nine businesses that illegally sold to the underaged
Reserve Off icer . The City liquor store management has taken action
to suspend without pay the part-time employee who mad~ the sale.
In addition criminal prosecution will be pursued in this case as
against other area establishments where such sales were made.
Beyond these actions, to re-emphasize how seriously the City takes
its regulatory responsibility, the city of Shorewood is closing the
Municipal Store for one day and suspending all sales Monday, July
4th. The City will redouble employee education efforts and
continues to commit to assuring the community that no underage
person is able to purchase liquor at the Shorewood Municipal Liquor
Store.
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LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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May 31, 1994
TO:
FROM:
Executive
SUBJECT:
Levy Adjustment for 1994 LMCD Budget Requirements
The LMCD board has adjusted the 1994 budget which affects the
levy amount due for 1994.
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You will recall from previous correspondence that the 1994
LMCD administrative budget was reduced from $103,SOOto
2 .
to accomplish two objectives:
Bring the total 1994 budget within .00242 percent of
the levy allowance and
Reduce the LMCD fund balance to a six-month
operating level, half of the reduction to take place
in 1994 and the other half in 1995.
$25,117
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Shorewood's adjusted 1994 levy is $9,790 based upon the total
revised budget of $88,117 including $63,000 for the milfoil
operations. This compares to a previous 1994 levy amount
before the adjustment of $17,665. A refund of $7,875 is
enclosed. .
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The mil foil operation is included in the levy as a part of
the municipality's agreement in support of the LMCD.
Previous correspondence addressed the question raised on the
voluntary aspect of the mil foil funding.
The LMCD board thanks the mayor and council for their
patience and cooperation in working with the LMCD on the fund
balance adjustments which have taken place this year.
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cc: Bob Rascop
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City of 8ho~ewood
C/O 5755 County Club Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
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OS/25/94
00009723
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Communities
5/94
levy refund
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9723
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7a70.00
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LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
900 E. WAVZATA BLVD., SUITE 160
W A VZA T A. MINNESOTA 66391
612-473-7033
NORWEST BANK
MINNESOTA, N.A.
WAVZATA, MN 55391
17-1-910
00009723
9723
**** SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE & 00/100 DOLLARS
DATE AMOUNT
OS/25/94 ******$7,875.00
City of Shorewood
C/O 5755 County Club Road
Shore wood, MN 55331
LAKE MINNETONKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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June 16, 1994
FIBAL REPORT ON MWCC MATCHING GRANT
FOR THE SHOREWOOD INFILTRATION/INFLOW CONTROL GRANT
The Shorewood Clear Water Inspection Program covered the entire
city. A City map and copy of the initial contact letter to all
Shorewood property owners is attached to the report.
Of the 2,325 units or residences in the City of Shorewood, all but
56 have had an inspection to assure us no clear water is entering
the sanitary sewer. These remaining units include the rental
housing units which were requested to have the inspection done in
conjunction with the rental housing inspection and therefore were
allowed a longer timeframe. A total of 15 properties currently are
considered to be in non-conformance and must fix the problem and be
reinspected. This represents approximately 1% of all properties in
Shorewood not conforming to the Ordinance.
Of the properties...J.nspected, 62 or 2.7% could have been possibly
pumping clear water into the sanitary sewer but were corrected
prior to the initial inspection. During the entire program, an
average of 7% were not in compliance because of various 'reasons,
including the use of flexible piping.
Two inspectors were hired to implement the program for the city.
Some inspections are also being done by the city Building Inspector
(mostly rental uni ts) . The chart below is a summary of the
payments to the inspectors as the program progressed. Because the
total payout to these inspectors is greater than $20,000, ten
thousand of which is to be reimbursed from MWCC, other expenses
such as mailings, administration, and Building Inspector and
Secretarial time are not included here and will be absorbed totally
by the city.
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11/1-13/93
11/4-12/93
11/15-22/93
11/15-27/93
11/23/93 - 12/9/93
11/29/93 - 12/11/93
12/10-22/93
12/13-29/93
TOTAL 1993
12/27/93 - 1/6/94
12/30/93 - 1/13/94
1/10-25/94
1/26-27/94
1/14-31/94
2/1-15/94
2/16/94 - 3/4/94
3/7-21/94
TOTAL 1994
TOTAL PROJECT
GRAND TOTAL
INSPECTORS
INSPECTORS
M. MAL.'i
P. TIPKA
1,580.00
2,110.00
940.00
2,020.00
1,040.00
2,080.00
1,370.00
1,840.00
8,050.00
4,930.00
1,078.00
.1,590.00
1,560.00
420.00
2,510.00
2,110.00
1,430.00
140.00
7,780.00
3,058.00
15,830.00
7,988.00
23,818.00
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With the submission of this report, having received $5,000 early in
the program, the City hereby requests the remaining $5,000 of the
MWCC grant as per our grant agreement dated September 20, 1994.
Sincerely,
ITY OF SHOREWOOD
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. ames C. Hurm,
ucity Administrator
Enclosures
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LET'l'ER # 1
MAYOR
Barb Brancel
COUNCI L
Kristi Stover
Roo DaughertY
Daniel Lewis
Bruce Benson
Nine letters were sent.
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
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5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. SHOREWOOD. MINNESOTA 55331-8927 · (612) 474-3236
June 20, 1994
Re:
Dear Property OWner:
In October of 1993, the Shorewood City Council adopted an ordinance
prohibi ting discharge of clear water into the sani tary sewer
system. A sump pump inspection program was established in response
to huge increases in sewer charges from the Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission. The program was initiated to assure the MWCC
that clear water was not entering the system ~ia sump pumps and
roof drains. The City carried out a city-wide inspection program
of each uni t (whether or not the property had a sump pump) to
ensure compliance. A number of letters and reminders have been
sent throughout this program.
Your last quarterly utility bill included a $100 surcharge because,
for whatever reason, your property was not inspected or did not
successfully pass the sump pump inspection. Your property is one
of only nine single family residences in the City that .are not in
compliance at this point. The second quarter billing.. will be
delivered in the next couple weeks and will include a $100
surcharge for each of the three months for non-compliance with the
clear _ water discharge ordinance. This amount will continue to
accrue on your billing until verification by the City Inspector
that a sump pump inspection has been successfully completed.
Please contact City Hall at 474-3236 (Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a-.m.
to 5: 00 p.m.) to schedule an inspection. If your - property is
inspected before the end of August and found to comply, a full
refund or credit of this surcharge will be issued. Our main
obj ecti ve wi th this program - is to verify compliance. Your
bzmIediate response is important.
Sincerely,
9t~::1 st~~~:
~s' C. HJl:n~
~ity Administrator
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A Residential Community on Lake Minnetonka's South Shore
LE'I"rER # 2
Six letters were sent.
MAYOR
8arb 8rancel
COUNCl L
Kristi Stover
Rob Daugherty
Daniel Lewis
Bruce Benson
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD · SHOREWOOD. MINNESOTA 55331.8927 · (612)474-3236
June 20, 1994
Re:
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Dear Property Owner:
In October of 1993, the Shorewood City Council adopted an ordinance
prohibiting discharge of clear water into the sanitary sewer .
system. The City carried out a city~wide inspection program of
each unit to ensure compliance. Your property was granted an
extension to June 15th to repair your sump pump ~ A follow-up
inspection has not been scheduled or completed.
Your second quarter utility bill will arrive within the next couple
weeks and will include a $100 per month surcharge for non-
compliance with the clear water discharge ordinance. This
surcharge will' be refunded or credited if your property is
inspected and' found 'in compliance with the ordinance prohibiting
discharge into the sewer system before the end of August, 1994.
Please call 474-3236 (Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
to arrange an inspection time. Thank you for your immediate
attention and understanding. -
Sincerely,
TY OF SHOREWOOD
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City Administrator
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LETTER #3
~AYOR
Barb Brancel
COUNCl L
Krist; Stover
Rob Daugherty
Daniel Lewis
Bruce Benson
Twenty-seven letters were sent,
representing ~ifty-one units.
CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. SHOREWOOD. MINNESOTA 55331-8927 · (612)474-3236
June 20, 1.994
Re:
Dear Property Owner:
In October of 1.993, the Shorewood City Council adopted an ordinance
prohibiting discharge of clear water into the sanitary sewer
system. The City carried out a city-wide inspection program of
each unit to ensure compliance. Your property was excluded
initially as we anticipated completing both the rental housing
inspection and sump pump inspection at the same time. Since the
beginning of both programs, you have been personally contacted or
have been sent a number letters and/or reminders explaining the
procedure and urging compliance.
To date neither of these inspections have been scheduled. Your
second quarter utility bill will arrive within the next couple
weeks and will include a $1.00 per month per unit surcharge for non-
compliance with the clear water discharge ordinance. This
surcharge will be refunded or credited if your property is
inspected and found in compliance with the ordinance prOhibiting
discharge into the sewer system before the end of August, 1.994.
Please call 474-3236 (Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
to arrange an inspection time. Thank you for your immediate
attention and understanding.
Sincerely,
C~y OF SHOREWOOD
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J es C. Hurm,
'ty Administrator
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MAYOR
Barb Brancel
COUNCI L
Kristi Stover
Rob Daugherty
Daniel Lewis
Bruce Benson
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CITY OF
SHOREWOOD
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. SHOREWOOD. MINNESOTA 55331-8927 · (612) 474-3236
June 28, 1994
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.Wendy Crowell
Ecological Services section
Division of Fish and wildlife
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road _
st. Paul, Mn 55155-4025
Dear Ms. Crowell:
As directed by the Shorewood City Council at its June 27, 1994
meeting I am writing in support of a grant application from the
City of Victoria for management of Eurasion watermilfoil in Lake
Virginia. Al though just a small area of Shorewood and Hennepin
county is touched by the- shores of Lake Virginia, we share in
Victoria's and the Department of Natural Resources' concern for
Eurasion watermilfoil. . We app::r:eciate Victoria"-s efforts in
managing the problem and strongly encourage the Department of
Natural Resources to award this grant to Victoria. Thank you for
your consideration.
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Sincerely,
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
James. C. Hurm,
City Administrator
cc: Shorewood Mayor & City Council
Victoria ~ayor & City Council
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CfI'Y OF VICTORIA
7951 ROSE
P.O. BOX 36
VICTORIA, MN 55386
PHONE 443-2363. . . . .FAX 443-2110
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iIl~994 for maD.a.gement or :Elu...-asian watezm:ilfoil in la.~es where 'CaSt
efforts to control the ulant have !lei ther el ;m;-n::tted it or oroduced
significant and long-lasting reductiOns in its abunlj~-nce., The amounts
of f"'1JD.ds avallab~e :for individual lakes were determined by allocat::i..ng
$~,500 for each lake. Eor lakes with more than 1..30 littoral ac::esJ
that is pote!ltial habitat for mi.l.foil, the aIII.O'mlt of funds was bcreased
by adding $200 per acre for 2% of the number of littoral acres above
1.5 0 acres. '
REGION LAKE COUNTY now L~'l~,r_AC DNRFONDS
3 Green Chisago ~3.004~ U27.8 58~1
3 Rush Cbisago J.3.0069 :1..892.0 8468
3 Clearwater wright 86.0252 :1..455 . 0 6720
3 Uttle Waverly Wright 86.0~06 330.0 2220
3 Waverly .-. Wright 86.0ll4 ~4:1...0 1.500
6 , Otter AIloka 2.0003 328.0 22~
6 Ba:varla ea....-ver ~O.OO1.S 65.0 1.500
6 Lotus Cazve.!: 1.0.0006 ~82 . 0 :1..628
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6 !tiler Carver ~0.0002 ~l.o.o 00
6 v~. CaJ::ver ~O.OOJ.5 30.0 1.500
6 W'aconia carver 10.0059 1560.0 7540
6 B:r:yant E:ennet:lin 27.0067 64.0 1..500
6 Calhoun Eerm.eoin '27.003~ 2S3~O 2032
6 1ia:r:I::'iet Eenne:Oin 27.00:1.6 ~06.0 1.500
6 Inde'CeJidence '. .E:epne.~;i.n--.. . ..,' " 27 _0~7!S .' 42S . 0- . - -2600
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6 MimletOIika E:eme-oin 27.0:1.33 5900.0 24500
6 Rebecca He:rmeuin 27.0.292 1.38.0 J..SOO
6 Sarah Rem::!.etJin 27.01..91. 264.0 l.9S6
6 Scl:m1idt Eemlepin 27.0~02 34.0 ~500
6 Lower Prior Scott 70.0026 368.0 2372
6 White Bear Wash":;ng't:OIl 82.0267 1.31.4.0 61..S6
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then the DNR will wOI:k with incorpo:raIed lake associarlons.. To cOmplete this application for
funding, O.lg~niornrions mnst provide:
1) a lake map on which areas of ~.{mL~ watermr1foil and areas to be treated
are m2f'horl,
2) a description of other plant species found in the area,
3) a description of metb.OOs to be used,
4) a description of :mtiMpated benefits, and
5) an estimate of the nmnber of people who would benefit.
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If the DNR approves the applications for a lake, the O.l1;a"j~~tion will. be asked to sign a
cooperative agreement for this program. To p:roc:2ed with m~~~ of milfoiI, the
orga;oj~on mnst solicit at least three (3) competitive bids for the proposed wolk and select a
co:atraCtor to do the WOK Lists of licensed commercial applicators of aquatic berbicides and
licvon~ operatoIS of mech~mc:U..barvester.s are attJ~hM.. Exceptions to this requirement will
be made for OtV..h~tions such as the Lake MilInet.onka Conse:J:vation District, the
:Minn~lis Park and Recreation Board, ar Hennepin Pa:rks that have es:mlished programs
for management of miIfoiL 0Dly one Aquatic Plant Ma.na::,oement ~ for control of
Emasian WG1c1 III Moil wiD. be .issned, free of cbarge, for' an individual. lake in 1994. This
limit does not restJ:ict individDal property owners .from applying for permit~ for aquatic plant
ro~agement adjacent to.their property. .
The outside ~~tiOt1 will. pay for the work, biD. the DNR for a specified amount, and
be,.~.:'. 'I'he..DNR _"'n ' ".do. l....:-..] ". h :eSt . .... Umier1iIis
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program, the DNR is 1lQt ob1igate1i to do 6aI. ycyS or superviSe applications. Reimbursement
by the DNR will reqai:re that .yom orgarrlz3:Jion. apply for the progmn and be ~ted.. After
the work is completed, yom: ~~tion .m.ust provide the DNR witl1:
1) 'ReCord of bids :received,
2) copy of tbe ori~l invoice from the contractor,
3)' maps Of areas with "E~~~n w~,al1.ilfoi1 and areas treated.,
4) a description of other plam: species fonnd in the areas treated,
5) a descrlption of methods used, "-t
6)a 9~OD. of benefits, and
T) an estimate of the .IDIID.ber of people who beufO!fitteii
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We hope mat this prog.cam wiD. promote the wise 1Tl~vement of Em:asian v..-ate> n1 iTfoil
in :Minnesota's lakes.. Gootim13tWn of this pilot program beyond 1994 wiD. depend on jts
effectiveness and 'av:rlIabiIity of funds. If you plan to apply for funding, please follow the,
:instn1ctions in this annmmcement C3.Iefuny and mail completed: fmms to the address given
below. If yon 1ia:ve any, questions., please phone the Section of Eco.logical Services at 612-
296-2835. '
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June 13, 1994
City of Victoria ,
~Ti";lm Porter, City Ailmini~tor
7951 Rose
, Vlcto~ MN 55386
Dear Ms POlter,
Enclosed please find a copy of the annoUIlcement of availability of funds from the ~esota
Department' of Na1mal Resources for management of ~masian watermilfoiL The
announcement will explain what is available; and how you can go about applying.for ftmds.
If you have any questions about the announcement, please give me a calL
11<?Ok forward to worling with you tbis summer.
Sincerel, .~
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Wendy Crowell :
Ecological Services Section
Division of Fish and Wildlife
(612) 282"- 2509
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.Announcement of aYailability of funds from the Mjnn~ Department of Natural
Resources for m~n~gem~nt. of Eurasian watermiJfoil
.J\s you may know, the DNR. bas conducted control of milfoil on many Minnesota lakes
in the past five ye3l'S.. Much of this wo:dc was done on a 'cost-sbare' basis. tbat involved
participation of lake associations, conservation d.istr:icts, .ID.1IIIi~liti~, and sim1'~r
organizations in paying for control woik:.. These coopeI31i.ve efforts were ~Ilpts to
eliminate milfoil. from.:lakes, the DNR's highest priority for contto1 work, and will be
continued in 1994.
The purpose of this announcement is to moIm. lake associations, conservation districts,
municipalities, and ~in1'i1aT organizations of the availiability in 1994 of State fonds for
Trffi~ement. of Emasian wa.termilfoil in ce.1taia. Minnesota lakes. '!be DNR will. make funds
a:vai1able to outside Of~'li(atiODS (See attached list) for management of milfoil on lakes where
past efforts to elintim1te milfoil neither eradic:at.ed the plan1: nor prod11ced sig1lfficant, long-
lasting reductions in its abttnmn~. In soch lakes, eradication of milfoil does not appear to be ,.
feasible with cm:rent teclmology and a:va:ilable funds.
To be eligible for ~ PIOgI3ID., a lake must have at 1~ one pubJic access. These
fundS, are intended. to. pay far ma~gement of Emasian watermilfoil mat Yo'iD. benefit a
-. -...~~...o!~~.and ~ gener-U P.ub)ic whoJ]se.aJ~~ad,'~'Va.~~'e~.
wildlife, and native plants. These funds may not be used for cOmo! worktb3t Would . - -.,. .,
otherwise be done by private individuals under a D:N:R pem1it to comrol aquatic plants. In
acldiri~ these fonds may nOt be used for control of aquatic pJmtts other than Pmasia.n
WVP.T11111foi1. WOIk: eligible for reimbUIsement inclYtdes:
1) Comrol of Emasian wa~1foil in areas of high use such as cbann~s from share
to off-shore areas, accesses, or in areas where valDable fish, wildlife, and native
plants are present.. Control may be done by the foTIowil;1g methods:
a) Use of 2,4-D berbicide,
b) MecbaDical,contro~ ..
c) PriDing done by band.
2) Control of Emasian. W~r111 ilfoil in t.be vicinity of an access to reduce the
~~~I~ mvsport of milfoil from a Jake by boat.eIs coming off the lake at the
access. .
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3) SUtveys- of ~oiJ:. done by a contractor in support of control wOIk.
Organizations'tIJat apply for ~ available tlrrough this" pIogram. wiJl be required, to
~ and submit the :rtrnched application fOIIDS: one for :funds from tile DNR and the
other for an AquatiC Plant ~oement pe:rmit. On some lakCs there ma:y be m~ than one
Organ1~rlon with an iut.erest in m~T1~eing Eurasian ~ateJ.nlllfoiL The DNR will. first seek to
woI:k: with lIl11IticipaliP such as conservation, wa:tersh~' or paXx districts, cities, or
C01IIIties. If no such ~7:ttion exists OF is willing to 1'ml11age miifoil 'on an individual1ake,
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CHECK APPROVAL LIST FOR JUNE 27, 1994 COUNCIL MEETING
TO WHOM ISSUED
CHECKS ISSUED SINCE JUNE 9. 1994
13893
13894
13895
13896
13897
13898
13899
13900
13901
13902
13903
13904
13905
13906
13907
.3908
3909
13910
13911
13912
13913
13914
13915
13916
13917
13918
13919
13920
13921
13922
13923
...3924
.3925
13926
13927
13928
13929.
13930
13931
13932
13933
13934
13935
13936
13937
13938
13939
13940
13941
13942
13943
patricia Helgesen
Alan Rolek
US Postmaster
Bradley Nielsen
First State Bank
Commiss of Revenue
I~ Retirement Trust
city cty Credit Union
AFSCME Local #224
Child support Enforcmt
Anoka cty supt/collectn
Wendy Davis
James Hurm
Bradley Nielsen
Joseph Pazandak
Shorewood Park Foundatn
pera
Pera
Commiss of Revenue
Armor Lock/Alarm svc
Elk River Concrete
Fina Fleet Fueling
Henn cty Treas
Henn cty Treas
Metro Waste Control Com
Cellular Telephone Co.
Minncomm Paging
Mn State Treasurer
Minnegasco
Northern states Power
pepsi Cola Co
US West
Mr. Robert Preuss
Air Refrigeration
Bureau-Alc/Tob/Firearms
Bellboy Corp
Boyd Houser Candy/Tobac
Midwest Coca Cola
Day Distributing
East Side Beverage Co
Griggs, Cooper and Co
Hoops Trucking
Johnson Brothers Liquor
Mark VII
Mn Sun publications
pepsi Cola Co
Ed Phillips and Sons
Quality Wine/Spirits
The Victoria Gazette
Void
Govt Fin Ofcrs Assoc
PURPOSE
Sec 125 reimb
Mileage/expense reimb
postage for machine
Jan-May mileage
payroll deductions
payroll deductions
Payroll deductions
payroll deductions
payroll deductions
Payroll deductions
payroll deductions
Sec 125 reimb
Mileage
Sec 125 reimb
Mileage/film reimb
Playground donation
payroll deductions
payroll deductions
May sales tax
Alarm system maint
Manhole supplies-pking lot
Gasoline purch
cty fees-prop acquisition
Property taxes
May SAC charges
Cellular phone air time
Beeper service
Johnson-Fclty operator license
utilities
utilities
Pop machine rental
Telephone svcs
Release of escrow
Cooler maint
Tax renewal
Liquor purch
Misc purch
Misc purch
Beer and misc purch
Beer and misc purch
Liquor and misc purch
Liquor and misc purch
Liquor,wine,misc purch
Beer and misc purch
Advertising
Misc purch
Liquor,wine,misc purch
Liquor and misc purch
Advertising
Cert of Achievement
TOTAL CHECKS ISSUED
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AMOUNT
630.44
70.38
750.00
346.84
5953.87
973.70
621. 57
468.00
119.10
92.50
139.44
140.00
28.35
100.00
90.21
30861. 57
25.00
1989.12
5456.00
42.00
1619.76
157.15
25.50
13.69
4752.00
10.92
14.38
15.00
11.63
1450.06
11.53
48.93
1200.00
320.00
500.00
1348.16
664.59
305.35
1475.70
6470.55
3874.76
258.40
530.43
4968.45
113.69
54.80
977.56
371.18
40.00
350.00
80.852.26
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CITY OF SHORE WOOD
CK APPROVAL LISTING FOR
JUNE 27, 1994 COUNCIL MTG
CHECK~ VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION
l3944 ABDO, ABDO, AND EICK AUDIT SERVICES
AUDIT SERVICES
AUDIT SERVICES
AUDIT SERVICES
AUDIT SERVICES
*** TOTAL FOR ABDG, ABDG,
DEPT.
AMOUNT
PROF SER 2,3l0.00
WATER DE 308.00
SEWER DE 308.00
-------- 462.00
-------- 462.00
AND EICK 3,850.00
l3945 ALL STEEL PRODUCTS CO.
FREEMAN-CULVERTS
l3946 B & J AUTOMOTIVE
TIRE REPAIR
l3947 BOYER TRUCK PARTS
VEHICLE MAINT PARTS
13948 BROWNING-FERRIS INDUS.
~3949 C.H CARPENTER LUMBER
13950 CAT CO PARTS AND SERVICE
SPRING CLEANUP
MAILBOX POSTS
VEHICLE t1AINT
1395l CHANHASSEN-CITY OF
ANIMAL CONTROL
13952 CHANHASSEN LAWN AND SPORT OIL/GAS CAP
l3953 COMMERCIAL ASPHALT CO. STREET SUPPLIES
13954 CONTACT MOBILE COMMUNIC. RADIO REPAIR
l3955 CROSSTOWN-OCS, INC. COFFEE SUPPLIES
l3956 DWIGHT SCHULTZ CONSTRUCTN BLACK DIRT-PLAYGOUND
4If3957 ESI COMMUNICATIONS RELOCATE PHONE LINE
13958 ESS BROTHERS AND SONS INC MANHOLE REPAIR SUPPLIES
13959 ERICKSON, ROLF E.A. JULY PAYMENT
ASSESSING SUPPLIES
*** TOTAL FOR ERICKSON, ROLF E.A.
13960 EXCELSIOR-CITY OF SIGNAL LIGHT UTILITIES
2ND QTR SAN SWR CHG
*** TOTAL FOR EXCELSIOR-CITY OF
PROJECTS 4ll.20
PUB WKS 42.00
PUB WKS 483.31
RECYCLIN 16,119.89
CITY GAR 24.46
PUB WKS 75.88
PROT INS 3,256.30
CITY GAR
39.98
STREETS
l32.24
PUB I,AIKS
208.50
l1UN BLDG
l06.00
PARKS &
3l5.00
MUN BLDG
116.49
CITY GAR
l60.82
PROF SER 3,230.00
PROF SER 47.06
3,277.06
TRAF CON 129.29
SEWER DE 2,067.73
2,197.02
l396l FEED-RITE CONTROLS, INC. CHEMICALS/DEMURRAGE CHG WATER DE 965.03
13962 HAWKINS & JAHNKE ASSOC. DRINKING FOUNTAIN REG PARKS & 60.88
l3963 ICMA DISTRIBUTION CENTER RESOURCE BOOKS ADMIN l05.74
l3964 J.R'S APPLIANCE DISPOSAL SPRHlG CLEANUP RE~YCLIN 352.00
13965 KAR PRODUCTS SHOP SUPPLIES CITY GAR ll4.36
13966 KNOX COMMERCIAL CREDIT PICNIC TABLE BOARDS PARKS & 2S2.4l
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
CK APPROVAL LISTING FOR
JUNE 27, 1994 COUNCIL MTG
CHECK~ VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT. AMOUNT
________ ___~_____M________._._______ __________________.______ ________ -----------
13967 LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY... MAY LEGAL-GENERAL
PROF SER
128.60
13968 LONG LAKE TRACTOR/EQUIP VEHICLE MAINT PARTS
PUB WKS
102.19
13969 MTI DISTRIBUTING COMPANY VEHICLE MAINT SUPPLIES
PUB If.JKS
81.85
13970 MAHONEY, JAMES ROADSIDE WEED SPRAYING
SANIT/WA
2,449.50
13971 METRO WASTE CONTROL COMM. JULY PAYMENT
SEWER DE 34,570.91
13972 METRO WEST INSPECTION SVC BUILDING INSPECTIONS
PROT INS 100.00
13973 MIDWEST ASPHALT CORP. STREET PATCHING SUPPLIES STREETS
4Il3974 MIDWEST BUSINESS PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES GEN GOVT
OFFICE SUPPLIES FINANCE
*** TOTAL FOR MIQWEST BUSINESS PRO 129.44
434.03
65.11
64.33
13975 MUNITECH, INC. JULY PAYMENT
JULY PAYMENT
*** TOTAL FOR MUNITECH, INC.
WATER DE 3,410.00
SEWER DE 2,790.00
6,200.00
13976 RON BENTLEY CONSTRUCTION FREEMAN-TIMBER/LABOR
3,585.00
13977 SAFETY-KLEEN CORP. USED OIL DISPOSAL
CITY GAR
109.00
13978 SHOREWOOD TREE SERVICE BRUSH/TREE HAULING
BRUSH/TREE HAULING
*** TOTAL FOR SHOREWOOD TREE SERVI
~3979 SO LK MTKA PUB SAFETY DEP JULY PAYMENT
13980 THOMAS MFG COMPANY, INC. PICNIC TABLE LEGS
TREE MAL 716.78
PARKS & 1,015.63
1,732.41
POLICE P 34,040.89
PARKS & 700.42
13981 TIME SAVER OFF SITE SEC MINUTES
MINUTES
*** TOTAL FOR TIME SAVER OFF SITE
GEN GOVT 81.00
PLANNING 185.25
266.25
13982 TOLL COMPANY SHOP SUPPLIES CITY GAR 49.50
13983 TONK A PRINTING CO. PAPER SUPPLIES FINANCE 173.60
13984 TWIN CITY WATER CLINIC WATER TESTING WATER DE 20.00
13985 VISU-SEWER CLEAN & SEAL, SElf.JER LINE INSPECTION SEWER DE 375.00
13986 WATERPRO WATER METERS/SUPPLIES WATER DE 2,071.53
C/H LOT SUPPLIES --------- 80.30
*** TOTAL FOR IAlATERPRO 2,151.83
13987 WEST SIDE REDI MIX, INC. FREEMAN-P/G EQUIP -----_._- 439.50
13988 WITT FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SVCS FINANCE 126.71
TOTAL CHECKS FOR APPROVAL 120,633.20
_'l_ TOTAL CHECK APPROVAL LIST 201,485.46
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C Ii E C 'i ~ E ,; :5 1" E ~
Cl1EC~~ C.'iECK EMPLO~ EE NAME CHECK CHECK
iO; ~t DAiE NU:'l8E~ ~UM8ER AMtlUNT
COM 6 14 94 230 CHRISTOPHER M. CAREY 208429 348.50
COM 6 14 94 500 CHARLES S. OAVlS 208430 587.28
COM 6 14 94 600 WENDY L. DAVIS 208431 777.65
CuM 6 i 4 94 IB j i ;6i;il ;i. 1~~L7;; ..,rl~1 ~: .ae
COM 6 14 94 1400 PATRICIA R. HELGESEN 208433 639.41
COM 6 14 94 1550 JAMES C. HURM 208434 1512.66
COM o 14 94 1700 JEFFREY A. JENSEN 208435 718.71
COM 6 14 94 1800 DENNIS D. JOHNSON 208436 742.92
COM 6 14 94 1940 LOREN A. JONES 208437 112.63
COM 6 14 94 1950 MARTIN L. JONES 208438 58.31
CuM 6 14 94 2100 WILLIAM F. JOSEPHSON 208439 505.99
COM 6 14 94 2210 SANDRA L. KLOMPS 208440 42.85
COM 6 14 94 2212 MARY BETH KNOPIK 208441 154.06
COM 6 14 94 2500 SUSAN 1'1. LATiERNER 208442 122.66
COM 6 1-4 94 2800 JOSEPH P. LUGOWSKI 208443 929.30
COM 6 14 94 2900 RUSSELL R. MARRON 208444 56.03
COM 6 14 94 2910 HEIDI M. HAY 208445 403.37
.M 6 14 94 2980 JILL M. MOORE 208446 42.25
t;OM 6 14 94 3000 THERESA L. NAAS 208447 594.70
COM 6 14 94 3100 LAWRENCE A. NICCUM 208448 869.77
COM 6 14 94 3400 BRADLEY J. NIELSEN 208449 1030.87
COM 6 14 94 J500 JOSEPH E. PAZANDAK 208450 1066.30
COM o 14 94 3600 DANIEL J. RANDALL 0 208451 913.24
COM 6 14 94 3701 BRIAN M. ROERICK 208452 45.80
COM 6 14 94 3800 ALAN J. ROLEK 208453 1262.12
COM 6 14 94 3851 BRIAN C. ROSENBERGER 208454 23.84
COM 6 14 94 3900 CHRISiOPHER E. SCHMID 208455 428.96
COM 6 14 94 4600 BEVERLY J. VON FELD T 208456 625.93
COM 6 14 94 4i50 RALPH A. WEHLt: 208457 5iO.91
COM 6 14 94 4900 DEAN H. YOUNG 208458 640.97
COM 6 14 94 5000 DONALD E. ZDRAZIL 208459 !l8i.92
. u:U:TOTALS:U:U 1i015.91
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HERITAGE P .U.D.
We oppose the development of the 50' wide lakeshore parcel on the north side of
Edgewood Rd. into a "common area" for multifamily use as part of the Heritage P.U.D.
ZONING: An issue of Trust
This area is zoned for single family residential use. Before we bought our home in this
area, approximately six years ago, we were assured by the city of Shorewood that this
was zoned for single family homes and despite the fact that there were some cabins to
the west of us, this area would remain zoned for single family use.
The 50' Heritage lakeshore strip had 2 to 3 owners in the past but has only been used
by Ed Wartmann in recent years. Allowing the rezoning of this parcel for multifamily
use would be a break of faith and trust with the long time residents who have made
this community their home.
Zoning serves multiple purposes, among them to secure and stabilize communities.
These ordinances define and set standards both for the type of structure as well as the
use of the area. A two story home is acceptable for one family but renting a portion of
the same home to another family would be prohibited. Why? Because a higher
concentration of people is not consistent with single family homes. \
It has been, up to now, the city's intent to strive toward compliance and conformity
with zoning restrictions. This proposal is clearly a move in the opposite direction. The
zoning restrictions in this neighborhood defining it as SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
have forced" non-conforming" properties which existed prior to the zoning to meet
current restrictions. For example, the lot immediately west of the Heritage strip is
"non-conforming" because it has had 2 small homes on it for many years. When that
family (Masons) put a gazebo on their lot the city launched a lawsuit and forced them
to choose between removing the gazebo or removing one of the homes. We live one
lot east of the Heritage lakeshore strip. We have been told that if we wish to put a new.
roof on or build an addition to our home we will need to remove our guest 'house
because it is "non-conforming".
Shorewood has vigorously tried to bring non-conforming properties into compliance.
We do not object to that as long as it is enforced uniformly. The city has taken legal
action in the past. to prevent development of the Heritage lakeshore strip. So - it is
difficult to understand why a a strip of lakeshore deemed by the city as too small to
build a single family home on should now be considered suitable for use by multiple
families. Justice is not served when the rules depend on who's asking. Spot zoning
creates islands of privilege where rules are distorted or ignored to the detriment of
other people.
If the residents cannot depend upon the city to maintain and abide by the intent of its
current zoning restrictions, there is no reason for standards to exist at all. A
developer's profit motive should not be allowed to rewrite zoning ordinances.
MUL TIFAMIL Y USE: An Unreasonable burden.
Common areas in a development sounds nice. Usually such common areas are
within the development and add to the character of the neighborhood. This is clearly
not what is being proposed in this case.
The proposed 21 single family household development would allow the potential
access of this lakeshore parcel by realistically 80 residents, in addition to their guests,
friends and relatives. They would be using a 50' wide parcel of which they have only a
6/7 ownership.
It is an unreasonable burden for a small area which is remote from the actual
development. In addition to a dock with 2 large boats the use of this remote common
area by a large number of people has numerous and obvious implications:
unsupervised adolescents, portable bathrooms, litter, trash, barbecues. noise and
multiple water craft not currently regulated (jet skis.water bikes, sailboats/boards etc.)
and snowmobiles in the winter. Additionally, there is a conspicuous access problem
with the development being distant from the lake. Traffic congestion as 21 families
back cars and trailers into this strip to launch their motorboats would cause a safety
hazard. If they park on Edgewood Ad. they would block a traffic lane because
Edgewood is a narrow 2 lane road with no shoulders.
There is no need for a private multifamily beach in this area. On the west end of
Edgewood Ad. is Howard's Point Marina with daily launching facilities as well as
seasonal boat slips. A public beach with parking is already available and underused
on nearby Birch Bluff Ad.
PROPERTY VALUES: Not a Win-Win situation for the city
One can fully understand the developer's point of view in this matter. The addition of a
lakeshore entertainment area and lake access to his development would render his
properties more desirable; lots would sell faster for higher prices. The developer's
monetary gain, however, is at the direct expense of the current surrounding property
owners whose property values will fall as the desirability of their property declines.
There will be little incentive to upgrade, remodel or build new housing in an area
having an uncertain future. Uniform enforcement of zoning protects everyone whether
they are simple homeowners or major developers.
LAKESHORE DEVELOPMENT: A questionable future for single family homes.
If the council allows this multifamily lakeshore recreation area to be created, a
precedent will be ~et. Any property owner should have the right to do exactly the
same thing. 1/7 at this undivided parcel is owned by Ed Wartmann. What is to prevent
a developer from purchasing that and adding 50 more deeded owners or a new
homeowners association to the property? There is another similar 40' wide vacant
lakeshore parcel located 5 homes to the west. What is to prevent other developers
from purchasing that parcel or other lakeshore property to promote their housing
developments? Where is the protection for the current residents and community? We
do not wish to see Edgewood Ad. become a series of locked-gate private beach clubs.
A developer's desire for profit should not be allowed to take precedence over the
existing residents' rights and should not be allowed to reshape a residential area to its
detriment. The residents have been here for years and call this area their home. We
have a say in the way our community is developedl Developers are here today and
gone tomorrow. They come in, make their profit and leave the city to deal with the
problems created when they dramatically change the character of entire
neighborhoods.
HERITAGE P.U.D. in aeneral: David Copperfield, where are you?
This entire development project hinges upon the city accepting the concept of lot
averaging. This project requests the community to lower the one acre minimum lot
size so that more homes can be crammed into a smaller space. It attempts to meet the
minimum requirements by averaging lot sizes on paper: adding acreage from much
larger existing homes sites and acreage from a "common area". This common area,
however, is a wetland unsuitable for development. Thus, an area of land which by
current city standards would have allowed to to 11 homes has, through a promotional
'slight of hand', been transformed into a 21 home site development.
Suppose a town consist of a 429 acre farm next to a 1 acre highrise apartment
building housing 430 people. Is it true to say that the residents of that town enjoy 1
acre each on "average"?1 We could laugh at this if it did not have to capacity to
diminish our home's value, our privacy and the entire character of this
neighborhoodl
Please-- no math games on lot sizesl
We oppose the concept of lot averaging. It is simply a clever scheme to circumvent
minimum zoning requirements.
We urge the Shorewood City Council to reject the Heritage P.U.D.
that Shorewood's zoning ordinances can be relied on.
show residents
Kurt & Julie Scheurer
26930 Edgewood Rd.
Shorewood
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Mayor Barb Brancel
City of Shorewood
5755 Country Club Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
Dear Mayor Brancel and Council members:
We wish to thank Mayor Brancel for attending the Mayors meeting June 16
regarding the Senior /Community Center.
We agree, a survey of the citizens of our communities is a good next step.
We have contacted two firms who develop and conduct statistically sound
surveys and will meet with them shortly.
The survey will explore 3 options:
1. A Senior /Community Center - size and cost as proposed to city
councils, available for senior citizens from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and
available for the rest of the community after 3 p.m., evenings and
weekends. Community events can be scheduled during work day
hours in specific rooms if the rooms are not scheduled for senior
use.
2. A community center similar to Minnetonka's, a portion set aside
on a daily basis for senior activities, but a center large enough
for community groups to also use during work day hours - plus
evenings and weekends.
3. The Community /Recreational Center, including meeting
rooms /recreational areas such as pool, weight room,
running track, etc. - similar to Chaska's.
We appreciate your willingness to fund this survey.
Senior Center Advisory Committee members were at Arts on The Lake in
Excelsior on June 11. They distributed information about the Southshore
Center and were encouraged by the 129 people who signed a statement
indicating their support of a Senior /Community Center in the area.
Sincerely,
Bob Gagne, Chair
Senior /Community Center Task Force
Chairperson, Planning
City of Shorewood
Country Club Road
Excelsior, Mn. 55331
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Shorewood,1 Mn 55331
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Dear Sir: I
My wife and I were able to attend only a portion ofl last
evening's hearing regarding the development propose~ for
an extension of Noble Road. We agree that this is ~n ill
planned project and should be rejected. I
JUN - 8 1991I
Commission
I raise several issues.
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The site preparation. Looking at the Eiden companyl's work in
Boulder Ridge development one can make several comm~nts.
1) There has been erosion since the original ?rading.
2) Debris is scattered throughout the projectl (tires,
nails, boards, pop cans, cigarette packs e~c)
3) Planning for access one lot was very poorlV done,
resulting undoubtedly in a driveway going through sbme
wetland area essentially on the property lines of o~r home
and three other existing properties (rather than di~rupt the
"esthetics") of the new expensive homes). I
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Construction. We looked at one of the new houses bpilt by
Eiden we saw examples of shoddy work. ;
1) Staples were not pounded in on roof shakesi.
2) Heating. How economical can it be (to sayl-nothing
of environmentally wise) to have such huge open spaFes
requiring heating? I
Affordability. Who can afford these houses? ,
1) Many companies are down sizing. I know peoplle losing
their jobs. I'm afraid this number of upper bracke~ homes
will result in people stretching to buy them and thlen being
being forced to bailout in bankruptcy court. Not ~ood for
them. Not good for Shorewood I
2) With greater numbers of more expensive homes
dominating the market, land values rise. Taxes rise. People
of modest means cannot afford to live in the area. It is
already happening with property on the lake. I
3) Where is the community.s concern with and for
"affordable" housing? We need to provide reasonable places
for those of modest means to live.
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My final concern is one I have mentioned before. I
WHAT.S WRONG WITH OPEN LAND? i
1) More homes do not lower taxes. They cost ~oney
increased demands of services from schools to roadsl.
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2) ,We need plain open land for everyone to enjoy. Land
which will generate wild life and oxygen.
3) We need to do something to preserve the semi rural
nature of this community which is the reason so many want to
move here. If they all move here, it won't be the way it1was
before they all moved here.
Stop the development.
Thank you for your consideration. I await word from you.
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BOTE:
Please add this item to the consent aqenda at the June
27th meetinq.
TO:
Mayor & City Council
nOK:
James C. Hurm, City Administrator
DATE:
June 23, 1994
Joint Sealcoatinq Project - Bid Award
RE:
Proposed Motion: To award the contract to the low bid, Aztech
corporation of st. Cloud, in the amount of $38,060.57 for
Shorewood's share of the joint sealcoatinq project.
The total bid for the cities of Excelsior, Shorewood and Tonka Bay
is $84,198.82. The next lowest bid was Allied Blacktop of Maple
Grove for $87,373.02. The list of streets in Shorewood to be seal
coated is attached.
JB/tln
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CZTY OF SHOREWOOD
STREETS TO BE SEAL COATED ZN 1994
C1lS 2 :FA 3
STREET nOlI TO (GAL) 'l'OJfS
Yellowstone Trail Academy Avenue Seamans Drive 4213 235
Murray Street Galpin Lake Road Dead End 905 51
Cardinal Drive Murray Street City Limits 533 30
Apple Road Co. Road 82 City Limits 1173 66
Rowards Point Road Smithtown Road Dead End 3660 ' 205
MUirfield Circle Old Market Old Market 1442 81
Waterford Circle Waterford Place CUl de Sac 359 20
Waterford Place Vine Hill Road Old Market Road 1643 92
Vine Ridge Road Sweetwater Curvet covington Road 1703 95
Covington Road
Chestnut Court Near Mt. Blvd. CUl de Sac 303 17
Chestnut Terrace Near Mt. Blvd. Cul de Sac 219 12
Whitney circle Near Mt. Blvd. cul de Sac 300 17
McKinley Circle McKinley Court CUl de Sac 243 14
McKinley Court Vine Hill Road CUl de Sac 665 37
McKinley Place CUl de Sac CUl de Sac 1021 57.
Elbert Point MCKinley Place CUl de Sac 329 . 18
Covington Court Vine Hill Road CUl de Sac 227 13
Near Mountain Blvd Off Near Mt Blvd Between Silver 153 9
CUl de Sac Lake Trail &
Chestnut Terrace
Sweetwater curve Off Sweetwater 155 9
CUl de Sac curve
Sweetwater Circle Sweetwater curve Cul de Sac 410 23
Bayswater Road Minnetonka Blvd. End 625 35
20,281 1,136
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 7,1994
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
DRAFT
Chair Rosenberger called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present
Chair Rosenberger; Commissioners Bean, Borkon, Foust, Malam, Pisula, and
Turgeon; Council Liaison Lewis; Planning Director Nielsen.
APPROV AL OF MINUTES
Pisula moved, Malam seconded to approve the minutes or the Commission's May 17, 1994
meeting. Motion passed 6/1. Foust abstained.
1. 7:00 PUBLIC HEARING - CONCEPT STAGE PLAN - HERITAGE P.D.D.
ApJllicant:
Location:
Abingdon Development Corporation
South of Edgewood Road approximately 700 feet east of Howard's
Point Road
Chair Rosenberger announced the case and outlined the procedures for a public hearing.
Nielsen reviewed the plan submitted by Mr. Charles Dillerud, representing Abingdon
Development Corporation, for development of 32.65 acres of property located south of
Edgewood Road approximately 700 feet east of Howard's Point Road. The developer proposes
to assemble 5 parcels, including 2 which have existing homes on them, for resubdivision into
21 single-family residential lots. The site, zoned R-IA, is also subject to requirements of the
S, Shoreland District. Approximately 11-113 acres of the property exists as designated wetland
leaving about 20 acres of buildable area, excluding proposed road right-of-way. Land use and
zoning surrounding the site include: north and east: R-IA/S; south and west: R-IA. The
property slopes from the northeast to the southwest with an island of dry ground rising out of
the wetland in the southwest corner of the site. Rather than develop this island, the developer
proposes to preserve it as common open space and use the buildable area to plat lots somewhat
smaller than 40,000 square feet on the upland portion of the site. To accomplish this, the
developer requests a conditional use permit for a planned unit development.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
June 7, 1994 - PAGE 2
Nielsen reviewed the Zoning Code's requirements, standards and procedures for planned unit
development and noted that use of a P.U.D. for development of the subject property is
considered appropriate. Nielsen reviewed the application's compliance with the relevant
provisions of the ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan (outlined on page 2, A. 1. through 6.
of his June 1 memorandum) including: clustering the units on the upland portion preserves and
protects the wetland island forcornmon open space; assembling the parcels for orderly
development allows completion ~f Noble Road and eliminates a substandard cul-de-sac;
maintaining setbacks and lot sizes of the R-IA district at the periphery of the project; preserving
the island and wetland and the density of one unit per 40,000 square feet of land area is
consistent with Comprehensive Plan objectives.
Nielsen reviewed and commented on significant elements under the Concept Stage and made
recommendations detailed on pages 2, 3 and 4 of his memorandum: B. Concept Stage Puz:pose.
1-5; C. Utilities and D. Park Dedication. Recommendations include: placement of deed
restrictions on Lots 1 and 13 to prevent further subdivision; strict maintenance of the 1/40,000
density along with R-IA setbacks; development of a pedestrian access to the island as part of
required site improvements; and dedicated easement of the designated wetland area on Outlot
B as well as Outlot A. In addition, Nielsen reviewed concerns related to the lakeshore parcel
(proposed island common space area) which exists as a nonconforming use. Because the legal
status of the property is in question, the City attorney recommends that a title opinion be
required to sort out this issue. Furthermore, the potential adverse impact of increased use of
this parcel on nearby residential property because of its size ~d location is a significant concern.
Based upon the staff analysis, Nielsen stated the proposed P.U.D. is generally consistent with
Shorewood's Comprehensive Plan and the stated purpose of the P. U.D. provisions of the Zoning
Code and recommended that the Concept Plan be approved subject to Conditions a. through m.
as outlined on pages 4 and 5 in his June I memorandum.
Mr. Charles E. Dillerud, representing the Abingdon Development Corporation (the developer)
and Tony Eiden Company (the builder), referred to the proposed Heritage planned unit
development concept plan detailed in his letter dated May 2, 1994 and described by Mr. Nielsen.
Dillerud described a mailing made to the surrounding residents to apprise them of the proposed
development, to provide information for the public hearing and to encourage residents to contact
him regarding any concerns they may have. He stated the concept design addresses protected
wetlands and the land configuration which has odd property lines and limits development under
the City's ordinances. Discussions have been conducted with the staff regarding the wetlands,
the island, connection of Noble Road, grading, ground cover and trees.
Dillerud responded to each of the staff recommendations (a. through m. outlined in Nielsen's
June 1 memorandum) and generally accepted the recommendations for incorporation into the
development stage plans. With respect to the recommendation to eliminate the 50' lakeshore
parcel from the P. U.D., (recommendation e.), Mr. Dillerud explained that the common area
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is designed and included in the proposed plans for the enjoyment of many persons. He reviewed
historical aspects of the parcel including previous ownership, results of litigation, and agency
regulations (such as the Minnetonka Watershed District) that apply to its use and indicated that
this issue will continue to be explored. In addition, Dillerud reviewed the status of the
Corporation's efforts to obtain a title to this parcel and the possible swap of land with the owner
of land adjoining the panhandle of Lot 18 (referred to in recommendation h.). With respect to
recommendation j. regarding the provision of future City water extension to the. site, Mr.
Dillerud agreed to participate in exploring that possibility, but explained that it would be unfair
for the Corporation to address both installation of dry pipe and drilling of wells on the
development, but that easements for water extensions will be granted.
Chair Rosenberger opened the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. and restated the procedures.
Mr. Howard Kushmar, 26720 Edgewood Road, spoke in opposition to the project and delineated
the following concerns: additional street traffic and congestion on Edgewood Road; an extension
of Noble Road makes no sense; increased cost of maintaining Edgewood Road; tremendous
increase of pollutants into Lake Minnetonka from runoff from the homes to be built; pollution
of the wetlands; decrease and disturbance of the wetlands and habitat for animals; increased air
pollution in the immediate area; deterioration of the roads by heavy equipment during the
construction period which should be covered by a $500 assessment for truck usage of the roads;
the semi-residential zoning will be overlayed by P.U.D. densities; increased pollution of the
water table; deterioration of the drinking water quality; common area at the lake makes no
sense, it cannot and will not be policed; building on the isiand will fill in the wetland which has
already been deteriorated by the Brentridge project. In summary, he reiterated opposition to the
project emphasizing that if any development is allowed in the area, it should be limited to 7-8
homes on the north side of the road and the remainder of the property be protected as wetland,
Noble Road should not be extended, and the island not be designated a common-use area.
Kushmar observed that over the past few years, Shorewood has experienced a dramatic increase
in housing stock unfavorably affecting its semi-rural character.
Mr. Jeff (and Nancy) Stebbins, 26980 Edgewood Road, expressed opposition to the development
especially the use of the lake outlot. Stebbins stated that when they purchased their property,
which is adjacent to the outlot, the limited private use of the outlot supported their purchasing
decision. With P.U.D. density, Stebbins stated usage of the lot could exceed 100 persons which
he termed ridiculous and pointed out that the lot has been deemed unbuildable, thus no other
structures such as bathroom, changing room, cooking facilities would be allowed, parking in the
area is not available, and egress is not shown on the plat. Stebbins stated that no financial
hardship should result to the developer if the outlot is not used. Stebbins noted the LMCD
regulations regarding boats. Using his experience as a developer, Stebbins questioned the
buildable area and the lot sizes of the development, stated that a P.U.D. is not appropriate for
the area, characterized a P.U.D: as a method of spot zoning, and generally opposed the
development which would financially benefit a non-local developer and change the lifestyles of
the area residents.
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Ms. Julie Scheurer, 26930 Edgewood Road, stated opposition to the entire proposed concept
plan. Her concerns include the density and methodology used to violate the intent of zoning
restrictions and the proposed use of the lakeshore parcel for common use. Ms. Scheurer
expressed concern that the plans will decrease property value of existing homes which were
purchased with the assurance the area would remain single family residential as zoned. She
stated the zoning requirements should continue to be enforced and the expansion of up to 22
families does not make sense. Common use of the lakeshore parcel is unreasonable. Scheurer
pointed out that various types of watercraft such as jet skis are not regulated and their use
creates a nuisance that decreases the quality of family life and property value.
Mr. Tim Olson, 27260 Edgewood Road, (Gabbert property), stated opposition to the
development for the reasons presented by previous speakers. He inquired how this development
compares with the Pemtom development on Howards Point Road with respect to lot sizes. He
expressed concern regarding the proposed common use of the lakeshore parcel and noted that
it would affect residents in the surrounding area and further pollute the Lake.
Ms. Pat Huber, 5315 Howard's Point Road, stated although she does not live within 500 feet
of the development, she is totally against the proposal for the same reasons outlined by previous
speakers. In addition, Ms. Huber expressed concern that the entire concept of the area will be
changed negatively. She stated that overbuilding in marshland areas erodes the natural cleansing
characteristics of the marsh through unacceptable runoff of fertilizer, etc. The beauty of the area
and wildlife will be lost, the marsh becomes a smelly swamp, and home values decrease.
Mr. Dana Marcelius, 27015 Edgewood Road, supported the concerns expressed by previous
speakers. He inquired about the proposed extension of Noble Road as it may affect his property,
inquired about the impact of drilling of 22 additional wells on existing wells and the water
supply, and expressed concern about the proposed common use of the lakeshore parcel.
Mr. Tom Wartman, representing Ed Wartman of 26985 Edgewood Road, reiterated concern
regarding the proposed common use of the lakeshore parcel from 3 families up to 21 additional
families and the proposed increased density of the development. He noted that the beneficial
land swap recommended in Nielsen's report is being considered by the Wartman family.
Mr. Bill Bruggeman (1), representing the future owner at 26710 Edgewood Road, inquired why
the common area near the lake is proposed.
The following residents concurred with the concerns stated by others:
Bevand Norm Dann, 5285 Howard's Point Road
Mr. Richard Gay, 5695 Howard's Point Road
Patti and Stan Taube, 27280 Edgewood Road
Mr. Tom Skramstad, 28020 Woodside Road
Chair Rosenberger closed the Public Hearing at 8:25 p.m.
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During discussion, the Commissioners addressed questions and concerns raised by the residents
during the public hearing. With respect to increased traffic and damage to Edgewood Road,
Nielsen stated that under provisions of a P.U.D., additional information may be requested
including a traffic study which could be requested to be completed by the developer or the staff
could be directed to conduct. Nielsen explained that while the City requires a developer to
repair any road damage, it may occur later and responsibility may be difficult to prove. The
development agreement includes provisions to cover damage to public roads and utilities. The
letter of credit assures that funds exist and stays in effect for one year after acceptance of the
improvements and it is possible to further extend the time period. Repairs may also be assessed
to the developer if the letter of credit and bond funds fall short.
With respect to concerns regarding pollution, water table, etc., Mr. Dillerud acknowledged that
completion of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA W) relative to the development
would be prudent. He noted that regulations of the Watershed District will also be adhered to
with respect to issues including storm water runoff. It was noted that use of fertilizer is an issue
to be addressed by the City.
With respect to the lake front common use, Nielsen explained the provisions of the Shoreland
ordinance and reviewed the relevant court litigation and the resulting current use of the parcel.
The current ordinance requires that where a dock exists a house must also exist, however,
allowing a dock without a house on this parcel was grand fathered in as nonconforming. The
ordinance is not specific with respect to passive use of the parcel. Nielsen acknowledged that
common use of the parcel would be difficult to control, create potential problems, and is a
difficult element of the proposal. Bean inquired whether the subdivision could terminate the
validity of the grandfathering. Nielsen replied that is a legal issue and the grandfather rights
could be subject to change. Nielsen described a precedent set at Gideon Cove that allowed two
existing docks to remain assigned to two lots and allowed common use of a peninsula. Nielsen
noted the City adopts by reference provisions of the LMCD Code and Dillerud stated those
regulations will be complied with.
Nielsen compared this application with the pre-application review of the Lundgren Brothers'
project. The Heritage proposal accepts the 1/40000 zoning density whereas the Lundgren
proposal requests a zoning change to a higher density. Otherwise, the applications are similar.
Nielsen stated that a detailed lot size analysis of the Heritage proposal has not yet been
completed and will be addressed in the development stage plan. It appears the smallest lot may
be 22,000 square feet. Bean estimated that lot sizes would range from 25-30,000 sq.ft., 30-
35,000 sq.ft., and 75,000 sq.ft. and more. Malam stated it is important to apply the same
consistent criteria to this development as to those considered heretofore.
Nielsen described the proposed extension of Noble Road and the points of egress and ingress for
the development. He stated the City has required the developer to be responsible for
construction of streets associated with a development including extension of streets.
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Nielsen stated there is no evidence that any development in the City adversely affects the wells
surrounding them including some of the deep wells drilled and developments with numerous
wells. He pointed out that whether the drilling of an additional 20 wells for this development
is a good idea hinges on the City's decision regarding the extension of City water. The City
Engineer will provide further information on this issue.
Dillerud stated the Corporation will address the issue of pedestrian traffic to the outlot and
provide information in the development stage plans. It was noted that the recommended land
swap is a matter between the developer and the land owner involved.
Rosenberger described the purpose of the EA W. Turgeon requested clarification of the wetland
areas. Nielsen described the wetlands under the City ordinance and the Wetland Conservation
District. Rosenberger inquired whether access to the island can be limited. Nielsen replied that
limited alteration for access is allowed. Turgeon expressed concern regarding the use of the
outlots and maintenance of the parcels and requested input from the DNR, LMCD and
Watershed District. The developer will also be expected to respond to those concerns. 'Pisula
expressed concern regarding the amount of runoff from the development. Nielsen responded
that control of the runoff and short-term and permanent erosion will be addressed by the
developer. Malam requested the developer's response to recommendation k. regarding the
reforestation program. Dillerud described the Corporation's standard procedures relative to trees
and indicated the City's ordinances will be complied with and detailed in the development stage
plans. The Commissioners agreed that acceptable replacement trees must be a minimum of 3 II
in diameter on this project.
Borkon requested clarification of the concept plan issues to be considered by the Commission.
Nielsen enumerated the issues and indicated that consideration of the concept plan is intended
to give the developer direction for preparation of the development stage with respect to specific
issues including a density range, streets and utilities, public and common open space and staging
and timing of development. Borkon stated her concerns include whether use of the lakeshore
parcel as a common area is viable, impact of additional wells on the water supply and how it
may impact the City's plans to provide water, density and the method used to determine the
number of residences, and the impact on the wetlands. Borkon recommended a lower density
than that proposed and requested that a EA W be completed and input from the appropriate
agencies.
Based on personal experience, Foust expressed concern regarding the proposed common area,
control of its use and the impact on adjacent property owners. He also expressed concern
regarding the proposed density of the development since it appears to be out of character with
the neighborhood which has larger sized lots.
Bean requested a legal opinion with respect to the grand fathered use of the lakeshore common
space and stated concept stage approval should be qualified as to how it gets used. He inquired
what the general construction traffic pattern would be and suggested that such traffic be
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restricted from Edgewood Road to the extent possible. Dillerud indicated a logical route may
be 19 to Grant Lorenz to Noble, but acknowledged that as a P.U.D. restrictions can be placed
by the City. Bean inquired whether any of the 4 properties on Edgewood which are not part
of the development could possibly be subdivided and whether there would be any impact on this
development from any subdivision(s). Nielsen stated that if the developer is not successful in
the land swap, it is conceivable that the panhandle could be used to serve two additional lots
with a cul-de-sac. Nielsen indicated that two of the parcels could be subdivided. While the City
cannot legally require the recommended land swap, it is strongly suggested that this be
accomplished to enhance several of the lots. Bean expressed concern regarding the proposed
density of development. He stated that the significant number of new homes already approved
for development in the area combined with this development puts pressure on services including
water and suggested that the opportunity for intensive coordination exists to solve the water
problem.
Rosenberger expressed concern regarding environmental issues and supported completion of an
EA W by the developer. Rosenberger inquired whether restriction of access to the island would
be appropriate. Bean suggested that outright dedication of that parcel to the City for the general
observation of residents would eliminate the issue and remove it from the P.U.D. The
Commissioners agreed to give credit to the developer for 2 Park fees in exchange for dedication
of that parcel to the City. Use of the lakeshore parcel should depend upon resolution of its legal
status.
In response to the Commissioners' concern regarding the water matter, Nielsen reviewed
, options considered by the staff: 1) moving the road in new developments to leave a right-of-way
to accommodate extension of water at some future date; 2) incorporating protective covenant
provisions putting home purchasers on notice that city water may be extended; 3) installing dry
lines (not recommended by City Engineer unless extension is imminent); and 4) requiring impact
fees for water system improvements. Nielsen stated, however, that this project is probably too
far removed from any feasible extension of water from an environmental or cost standpoint.
The City needs to make a general overall decision on its plans for providing water throughout
the City. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed to request a recommendation from
the City Engineer regarding the water issue.
Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed to set a minimum lot size of 35,000 sq.ft. for
this development. The Commissioners reviewed and discussed each of the conditions (a. through
m.) recommended by the staff and agreed on modifications to selected points.
Malam moved, Borkon seconded to recommend to the Council that it approve the Heritage
Planned Unit Development concept stage plans, proposed by Mr. Charles Dillerud,
representing Abingdon Development Corporation and Tony Eiden Builders, to be located
south of Edgewood Road, approximately 700 feet east of Howard's Point Road, subject to
the staff recommendations a. through m. detailed on pages 4 and 5 of Nielsen's
memorandum dated June 2, 1994, modified as follows: b. Concept approval should allow
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one unit per 40,000 square feet of net buildable area. with a minimum lot size of 35.000
square feet of area. (as opposed to a specific lot count). c. The proposed commonly owned
island should be dedicated to the City in exchange for 2 Park fees. j. The development
stage review of the P.U.D. process should include a hydrology study and report from the
City Engineer. k. The City will require a tree inventory and negotiate a reforestation
program with a minimum of 3" diameter replacement trees as part of the P.U.D. Motion
passed 7/0.
The recommendation will be considered by the Council at its June 27, 1994 meeting. Written
comments regarding the recommendation may be mailed to the Council members and staff at City
Hall for receipt prior to the meeting.
The Chair recessed the meeting at 10 p.m. and reconvened at 10: 10 p.m.
2. 7:15 PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT - JOHNSON HOLWW
Apj>licant:
Location:
Daniel Johnson
27920 and 27944 Smithtown Road
Chair Rosenberger announced the case, outlined the procedures for a public hearing, and
acknowledged receipt of a June 1, 1994 letter from Mr. William W. Pye, 27968 Smithtown
Road, Excelsior, commenting on this application.
Nielsen reported that Ms. Elizabeth Lindow proposes to sell part of her property at 27920
Smithtown Road to Mr. Daniel Johnson, 27944 Smithtown Road. The division and combination
allows Mr. Johnson to acquire an existing tennis court located to the east of his property.
Together the lots (zoned R-IA/S) tota1169,735 sq.ft. in area. After the division/combination,
the Lindow lot will contain 58,535 sq.ft. and the Johnson lot will contain 111,200 sq.ft. of area.
The 2 existing lots (and 3 others) are served by a private road most of which is on Ms.
Lindow's property. As a result of the division/combination, about 600 feet of the road will be
located on the Johnson property. Nielsen stated that while the applicants' intent is rather simple,
it is complicated by strange lot configurations, cumbersome legal descriptions, and the existence
of the private road. To simplify matters to the extent possible, the applicants have been asked
to formally plat the division/combination. There is no intent to tamper with existing use or
maintenance agreements for the private road at this time. Review of the final plat by the City
Attorney will ensure that the rights and responsibilities of all parties using the road will be
maintained. Nielsen recommended approval of the preliminary plat subject to conditions detailed
in his June 2, 1994 memorandum.
Mr. Daniel Johnson stated the amicable transaction to acquire the tennis court will clean up the
lot lines and does not affect any neighbors.
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Chair Rosenberger opened and closed the public hearing at 10:15 p.m. there being no comments
from the public.
In response to Turgeon's inquiry about the "deep water" sign by t~e nearby pond, Johnson
explained it is actually a spring-fed pond which prevents skating during the winter etc.
Pisula moved, Turgeon seconded to recommend to the Council that it approve the Johnson
Hollow preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. applicants must provide up-
to-date title opinions or title insurance binders for both existing properties; 2. fmal plat
must be submitted within 6 months; 3. final plat must provide drainage and utility
easements 10' on each side of all property lines; 4. (mal plat should include a wetland
conservation/drainage easement for the designated wetland on Lot 1; 5. park dedication
fees and sewer connection charges are not required since no new lots are created. Motion
passed 7/0.
The recommendation will be considered by the Council at its June 27, 1994 meeting.
3. 7:30 PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT - R. BOWMAN SECOND
ADDITION
Apl'licant:
Location:
James McNulty, representing. R. Bowman
20025 Manor Road
Chair Rosenberger announced the case and outlined the procedures for a public hearing.
Nielsen reviewed the background to the preliminary plat request. A subdivision of Mr. Richard
Bowman's property at 20025 Manor Road was approved in 1990 that created 2 lots and 2 outlots
located in Shorewood and Deephaven. The outlots were legally tied to their respective adjoining
lots so that they could not be developed or subdivided without City approval and without
constructing a city street. Right-of-way for future construction of the street was dedicated at that
time and the 2 lots shared Bowman's existing driveway.
Mr. Bowman now requests that the southerly portion of the property (Lot 1, Block 2 and Outlot
B) be resubdivided into 3 building sites and asks that the development agreement required as part
of the original plat be amended to allow the replatting without construction of the street. A
concern of the original plat was that subdivision not be allowed to circumvent the City's
requirements for streets. Nielsen stated that with proper control, the current request does not
violate the Code or the intent of the original approval. Lot 1 will access directly from Manor
Road, Shorewood, and Lot 3 will access directly from Vine Street, Deephaven, therefore the
common driveway will still be shared only by the Bowman residence and the new Lot 2, and
will not require upgrading to private street standards. The
future public street need not be constructed until such time as Outlot A is replatted, however,
Outlot A must remain legally tied to Mr. Bowman's existing homestead parcel.
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Nielsen reviewed the conditions upon which approval of the preliminary plat should be subject
to (conditions 1. through 7. detailed in his June 3, 1994 memorandum), and recommended
approval of the application.
Mr. James McNulty, representing Mr. Bowman, stated he and the homeowner have met with
Nielsen to discuss the proposal and indicated the owner wishes to defer construction of the
street.
Chair Rosenberger opened the public hearing at 10:25 p.m.
Ms. Debbie Hegstrom, 5060 Hooper Lake Road, inquired where the access on Manor Road will
be located since the surrounding area is swampy low land. She expressed concern about the
access on Vine Street due to the amount of traffic on Hooper Lake Road which is used as a
short-cut. Hegstrom expressed concern that wildlife habitat will be destroyed and urged that
the area remain as natural as possible.
Mr. Jim Miller, 20060 Vine Street, whose property abuts the subject property, reiterated concern
regarding preservation of the natural area. He inquired whether ordinances could protect" the
wooded area, provide for replacement of trees and. regulate grading on the property. He
inquired how building on Lot 1 will affect the wetlands. Miller reiterated concern about
disturbing the habitat for wildlife especially for deer.
Mr. Scott Ziemer, 20175 Manor Road, inquired where the access will be for Lot 1.
Ms. Susan Hooper, 5005 Hooper Lake Road, inquired about the effect on property taxes if
expensive homes are built on Lot 3 adjacent to Deephaven.
Chair Rosenberger closed the public hearing at 10:30 p.m.
The Commissioners addressed the questions and concerns raised by residents during the Public
Hearing. Nielsen described the location of the access points and pointed out that preservation
of the wetlands is a major factor in the placement of the proposed homes and driveways. He
noted that action by Deephaven on the proposal will also be required. With respect to traffic,
Nielsen noted that while the majority of this project is in Deephaven, two of the lots will access
to Shorewood streets. Using residential development data of 8-10 trips per day per lot,
approximately 30 additional trips per day will be added to area streets. It is anticipated that 3/4
of the traffic will use Manor Road. The current signage and speed bumps are considered
adequate to control cut-through traffic. Nielsen explained that current ordinances do not require
tree replacement and speculated that Mr. Bowman may not wish to construct the street in the
interest of preserving the wooded area. In terms of grading, Nielsen stated Shorewood requires
a maximum slope of 3: 1 and it is assumed the homes will be custom built to fit the lots, grading
will be limited and slopes relatively undisturbed. He pointed out that developers generally try
to preserve trees to mitigate the effect on natural surroundings to the extent possible and
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wetlands cannot be disturbed or altered. It is expected that City water will be extended from
the Amesbury development. It was acknowledged that the effect on property taxes is difficult
to determine. It was noted that restrictions may be attached to the approval to provide for
specific replacement of trees. Overall control of the subdivision will be mutually shared by
Shorewood and Deephaven. The Commissioners sympathized with concerns regarding wildlife,
particularly deer, but agreed that in general deer survive and tend to increase their numbers.
Malam moved, Pisula seconded to recommend to the Council that it approve the R.
Bowman Second Addition Preliminary Plat subject to the staff recommendations 1.-7.
. detailed in Nielsen's memorandum dated June 3, 1994. Motion passed 7/0.
The recommendation will be considered by the Council at its June 27, 1994 meeting.
4. MA TIERS FROM THE FLOOR - None.
5. REPORTS
Council Liaison Lewis reviewed actions taken by the Council at its May 23 meeting and
answered Commissioners' questions. The Planning Commission and Council will meet in ajoint
session on Monday, June 27, 1994.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Turgeon moved, Borkon seconded to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 p.m. Motion passed 7/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITIED
Arlene H. Bergfalk
Recording Secretary
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