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frIB 11 -2004 09:46 FREW:CITY OF SHOREVIEW 6514904696 <br />May 11, 2004 <br />CITY OF SHOREVIEW <br />4600 Victoria Strect North. Shoreview, MN 55126 <br />(651)490 -4600 Fax (651) 490 -4699 <br />(651) 490 -4750 Voicc/TCX <br />µ'w w,ci.ab-Ot YiCYLADILL,'t <br />T0: 4847723 H: 1'1 <br />Gordie Howe, CEO <br />Masterpiece Homes <br />127 East County Road C <br />St. Paul, MN 55117 <br />RE: Setback Requirements, Accessory Structures, City of Shoreview <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />Sandy Martin, Mayor <br />Blake Huffman <br />Larry Morriseltc <br />Terry Quigley <br />Ady Wickstran <br />Dear Mr. Howe: <br />In the R -1 (Detached Residential District) and R -2 (Attached Residential District), the <br />principal structure, the dwelling, must be setback a minimum of 10 feet from. a side <br />property line, unless the lot is a comer lot, where the setback from the side lot line <br />abutting the street Is a minimum of 30 fact. (Section 205.082(D)(2)) <br />Accessory structures, whether attached or detached, must be setback a minimum of 5 fect <br />from a side lot line, unless the lot is a comer lot, as above. (Section 205.082(D)(5)(b)) <br />Accessory structures include garages (attached or detached), decks, patios, etc. <br />Thus, a new or remodeled house and attached garage can be constructed with a minimum <br />side setback of 10 feet for the living space and 5 feet for the garage. If a bonus room is <br />planned above the garage, the living arca must be setback a minimum of 10 feet, This is <br />normally accomplished with the knee wall of the space located 10 feet or more from the <br />side lot line. <br />Please contact me at 651 490 -4681 if you have any questions, or if you would like further <br />information. <br />Sincere y, <br />11--6/ . Al r' C <br />Rob Warwick <br />Associate Planner <br />'r:flctterva5- 11- 04nnster lccc,doc <br />