05-087
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 05-087
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR ADDITIONAL ACCESSORY SPACE
TO VERNON COMPTON
WHEREAS, Vernon Compton (Applicant) is the owner ofreal property located at
25765 Smithtown Road, in the City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, legally described as:
"Lot 101 except the east 220.26 feet of Auditors Subdivision No. 133, according to the
record plat thereof, being in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section
32, Township 117, Range 23, Hennepin County, Minnesota"; and
WHEREAS, the Shorewood City Code requires a Conditional Use Permit for the
construction of accessory space exceeding 1200 square feet; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied to the City for a Conditional Use Permit for
the construction of a detached utility building which will have approximately 200 square feet;
and
WHEREAS, the Applicant's request was reviewed by the City Planner, and his
recommendations were duly set forth in a memorandum to the Planning Commission dated 1
September 2005, which memorandum is on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, after required notice, a public hearing was held and the application was
reviewed by the Planning Commission at its regular meeting on 6 September 2005, the
minutes of which meeting are on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant's request was considered by the City Council at its regular
meeting on 26 September 2005, at which time the Planner's memorandum and the minutes of
the Planning Commission were reviewed and comments were heard by the Council from the
City staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Shorewood as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The total area of accessory space (1587 square feet) does not exceed the floor area
above grade of the principal structure (1800 square feet).
2. The Applicant's lot contains approximately 59,961 square feet of area, and that the
total area of accessory space on the property will not exceed 10% of the minimum lot area for
the R-1 C Zoning District in which it is located (2,000 square feet).
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3. The design and materials ofthe utility building are compatible with the
architectural character of the existing home.
4. The proposed utility building complies with all setback requirements for the R-1 C
District.
CONCLUSION
a. That the application of Vernon Compton for a Conditional Use Permit as set
forth herein above be and hereby is granted.
b. That this approval is subject to the following:
1. The proposed accessory structure will be used strictly for purposes of a
residential nature.
2. The Applicant is hereby advised that the City Code provides specific
regulations relative to home occupations and any future use of the
structure for other than allowable residential purposes must comply
with such regulations.
c. That the City Administrator/Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to provide
a certified copy ofthis Resolution for filing with the Hennepin County Recorder or Registrar
of Titles.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shore wood this 26th day of
September 2005. I~'
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ON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
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