08-029CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 0~-029
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SETBACK VARIANCE
TO JOEL BLATZ
WHEREAS, Joel Blatz (Applicant) is the owner of real property located at 5520
Sylvan Lane, City of Shorewood, County of Hennepin, State of Mimlesota, legally described as:
"Lot 7, Block 1, Birch Bluff Woods, Hemlepin County, Mimlesota."
WHEREAS, the Applicant has an existing single-family dwelling, which dwelling is
located approximately 17 feet from the rear lot line; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied fora 33-foot variance to construct an enclosed
entry on the front of the building; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant's request was reviewed by the City Plamler, whose
recommendations are included in a memorandum, dated 28 March 2008, a copy of which is on
file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, after required notice a public hearing was held and the application reviewed
by the Planning Cormnission at a regular meeting held on 1 Apri12008, the minutes of which
meeting are on file at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the application at its regular meeting on 14
Apri12008, at which time the Planner's memorandum and the Plam~ing Commission's
recommendations were reviewed and comments were heard by the Council fiom the Applicant
and from the City staff; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Shorewood as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The subject property contains approximately 47,047 square feet of area and is
located in an R-lA, Single-Family Residential zoning district, which requires a 50-foot setback
from the front property line.
2. The existing building on the property is located approximately 17 feet from the
front property line.
3. Birch Bluff Woods was platted in 1960.
4. The Applicant's home was constructed in 1967, at which time the City allowed it
to be built 17 feet from the front property line. There is no record of any variance having been
considered.
5. The existing home has a concrete stoop that extends across the front of the house.
The stoop is covered by the roof overhang, which also extends across the front of the house.
6. The proposed 5' x 6' entry lies entirely within the area defined by the stoop and
roof overhang.
7. A large tree is situated directly in front of the proposed covered entry. The
Applicant does not propose to remove the tree.
CONCLUSIONS
1. That the Applicant has satisfied the criteria for the grant of a variance under the
Shorewood City Code and has established an undue hardship as defined by Mirmesota Statutes.
2. That based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby grants to the Applicant a
setback variance to build an enclosed entry on the front side of the house, subject to the
following conditions:
a. The large tree situated in front of the proposed entry will not be removed.
b. The 33-foot setback discrepancy on the front of the subject property shall be made
up by increasing the rear yard setback for the property by 33 feet.
3. That the City Administrator/Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to provide a
certified copy of this resolution for filing with the Hennepin County Recorder or Registrar of
Titles.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 14th day of
Apri12008.
Christine Lizee, iVIayor
ATTEST:
awrence A. Brown, Acting City Administrator/Clerk
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