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Request for Council Action
Meeting Date March 2222016
Time Required: 5 Minutes
Agenda Item Title: Stillwater Crossing Sign—5950 Osgood Avenue-Conditional Use Permit
Agenda Placement New Business
Originating Department/Req . . ' ' , , i n.City Admini
Requester's Signature /
Action Requested Discussio..f'ossible Action
Background/Justification(Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public
bodies have advised):
Please see the attached from City Planner Scott Richards:
1. Planning Report dated February 25th,2016
2. Planning Commission Resolution-Unsigned
3. Proposed City Council Resolution
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PLANNING REPORT
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: February 25, 2016
RE: Oak Park Heights—Stillwater Crossing Sign—5950 Osgood
Avenue- Conditional Use Permit Review
TPC FILE: 236.02— 16.03
BACKGROUND
Eric Bjelland, representing Midwest Retail Ventures, owners of the Stillwater Crossing
shopping center, has made application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for
additional tenant signage on the center's freestanding sign, located at 5950 Osgood
Avenue North. The request is to add 30.45 square feet of signage to the current sign
which is 100 square feet.
The site is zoned B-2, General Business District in which the shopping center is a
permitted use. The conditional use permit process may be used to increase the
amount of signage allowed on a particular sign or on a site.
EXHIBITS
The review is based upon the following submittals:
Exhibit 1: Project Narrative
Exhibit 2: Existing Pylon Sign with Dimensions
Exhibit 3: Tenant Sign Details
Exhibit 4: Pictures of Current Signage and Proposed Sign Addition
Exhibit 5: Survey of Stillwater Crossings with Sign Location
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Rick Ferraro of Spectrum Sign Systems, Inc. has provided the following narrative
describing the request
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We are requesting to add— (1) 3'-0 X 10'— 1 14' Tenant ID sign cabinet to the existing
pylon sign structure. This would be an increase of 30.45 square feet. The pylon sign is
located on the north end of the property fronting Highway 36. The caument sign size is
100 square feet.
There has been a very strong interest in the building as a result of the bridge
construction. The reason for the requested sign size increase Is to allow tenants to
adequately display their names in a functional size that would be visible from the road.
We believe this request supports the use of the property and the Increase in sign size
will not impact the properly usage. The pylon sign fronts both 60th Street North and
Highway 36; it is important that tenant names are visible to east bound Highway 36
commuters in advance of the Osgood Avenue/hilghway 36 intersection. Osgood
Avenue Is the main entrance to the premise.
The character of the property is retail; the increase in sign size will not impact the
character. The sign design, construction and finish are like and kind to that of the
existing sign.
ISSUES ANALYSIS
Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Commercial
on the Proposed Land Use Map. The use of the property fora retail, services and
restaurants is a consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Zoning Ordinance. The property is zoned B-2, General Business District in which the
shopping center is a permitted use.
Signage. The exdsting freestanding sign is 20 feet in height, has 100 square feet of
sign area and Is more than 5 feet from the property line. It is conforming to the sign
regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. The request is to add a 30.45 square foot cabinet
that will allow two additional tenant identification spaces. The additional sign area
would not interfere with the existing landscaping at the base of the sign. The sign
regulations allow for a 20 foot freestanding pylon sign with no more than 100 square
feet of sign area.
A CUP review would be required to allow the additional sign area. A review of the
criteria within the Zoning Ordinance is as follows. Any signage allowed for the
development shall require a sign permit.
Conditional Use Permit- The Planning Commission should consider the following
issues and impacts of the proposed project in making its recommendation.
The conditional use permit criteria, found In Section 401.03.A.7 of the Zoning
Ordinance, are found as follows:
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1. Relationship to the specific policies and provisions of the municipal
comprehensive plan.
2. The conformity with present and future land uses in the area.
3. The environmental issues and geographic area involved.
4. Whether the use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which It is
5. The Impact on character of the sumounding area.
8'. The demonstrated need for such use.
7. Traffic generation by the use in relation to capabilities of streets serving
the property.
8. The impact upon existing public services and facilities including parks,
schools, streets, and utilities, and the City's service capacity.
9. The proposed use's conformity with ail performance standards contained
herein (i.e., parking, loading, noise, etc.).
Comment The expansion of the tenant space on the freestanding sign should not
create an issue for neighboring properties and will be beneficial to the shopping center
tenants. In that the additional signage is being added completely within the existing
structure of the sign, it should not create any visual issues at this busy intersection.
There should be no environmental issues with this request. The request is minor and
not out of nature with other requests that have been granted to vary from the sign
regulations within the Highway 36 corridor. City Staff sees no issues with the request
as proposed.
CONCLUSION I RECOMMENDATION
Upon review of the request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for additional tenant
signage on Stillwater Crossings freestanding sign, located at 5950 Osgood Avenue
North, City Staff would recommend the project with the conditions as follows:
1. All proposed signage shall require a sign permit and shall be in
compliance with Section 401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The sign panels shall be illuminated in conformance with Section
401.15.G.4.K of the Zoning Ordinance.
c: Julie Hultman
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SPECTRUM EXHIBIT
SIGN SYSTEMS, INC
9278 Isonti Street NE
Blaine,MN 55449
763.432-7447 OFFICE
763-208-9159 FAx
www.spedrum-signs.com
Custom Signs.
Dear Planning Department, Simple Solutions.
We thank you for your consideration of the variance for 5950 Osgood Avenue.
We are requesting to add—(1)3'-0"X 10'-1112"Tenant ID sign cabinet to the existing pylon
sign/structure.An increase of 30.45 Square Feet. The pylon sign is located on the North end of
the property fronting Highway 36.The current sign size is 100 square feet.
There has been very strong interest in the building as a result of the bridge construction.The
reason for the requested sign size increase is to allow tenants to adequately display their names
in a functional size that would be visible from the road.
We believe this request supports the use of the property and the increase in sign size will not
impact the property usage.The pylon sign fronts both 60th Street North and Highway 36,it is
important that tenant names are visible to East Bound Highway 36 Commuters in advance of
Osgood Avenue/Highway 36 Intersection.Osgood Avenue is the main entrance to the premise.
The character of the property is retail,the increase in sign size will not impact the character.
The sign design,construction and finish are like and kind to that of the existing sign.
Please contact us with any questions.
Sincerely
Rick A.Ferraro-President
Spectrum Sign Systems
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A RECOMMENDING RESOLUTION
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RECOMMENDI.NG TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE
REQUEST FROM MIDWEST RETAIL VENTURES, OWNERS OF
THE STILLWATER CROSSING SHOPPING CENTER, TO ALLOW
ADDITIONAL TENANT SIGNAGE ON THE CENTER'S
FREESTANDING SIGN,LOCATED AT 5950 OSGOOD AVENUE
SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Midwest Retail
Ventures,owners of the Stillwater Crossing Shopping Center,to allow additional tenant
signage on the center's freestanding sign located at 5950 Osgood Avenue; and after
having conducted a public hearing relative thereto,the Planning Commission of Oak Park
Heights makes the following findings of fact:
1. The real property affected by said application is legally described as
follows,to wit:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
and
2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation
to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items:
SEE ATTACHMENT B
and
3. The property is zoned B-2 General Business District in which the
shopping center is a permitted use;and
4. The site is allowed a freestanding sign with no more than 100 square feet
of sign area. The Applicant has proposed adding 30.45 square feet of tenant signage to
the existing 100 square foot freestanding sign; and
5. A Conditional Use Permit is required to vary from the allowable sign areas
for the freestanding sign; and
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6. City staff prepared a planning report dated February 25,2016 reviewing
the request; and
7. Said report recommended approval of the request,based upon a review of
the Conditional Use Permit criteria found in Section 401.03.A.7 of the Zoning Ordinance,
as well as the fulfillment of conditions; and
8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their March 10,2016
meeting,took comments from the Applicants and public,closed the public hearing,and
made the following recommendation:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted by Midwest Retail Ventures,owners of the Stillwater
Crossing Shopping Center,to allow additional tenant signage on the center's freestanding
sign located at 5950 Osgood Avenue should be approved and affecting the real property
as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
Be and the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park
Heights for approval with the following conditions:
1. All proposed signage shall require a sign permit and shall be in compliance with
Section 401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The sign panels shall be illuminated in conformance with Section 401.15.G.4.K of
the Zoning Ordinance.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 10th day
of March,2016.
Jim Kremer,Chair
ATTEST:
Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator
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ATTACHMENT A
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Conditional Use Permit Review
For Freestanding Sign Area Expansion
Stillwater Crossings
5950 Osgood Ave.N.
Legally described as: Lots 7-9,Block 2, St.Croix Mall P.U.D rd Addition
Washington County GEO Codes: 04.029.20.12.0025
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ATTACHMENT B
Conditional Use Permit Review
For Freestanding Sign Area Expansion
Stillwater Crossings
5950 Osgood Ave.N.
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets(3 Large Scale Sets/20 11X17 Sets)
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Mailing List from Washington County(500' from subject property)
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
• Property Tax Statement(s)/Legal Description(s)
Planning Commission Review&Recommendation: March 10,2016
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RESOLUTION NO.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE
REQUEST FROM MIDWEST RETAIL VENTURES, OWNERS OF
THE STILLWATER CROSSING SHOPPING CENTER, TO ALLOW
ADDITIONAL TENANT SIGNAGE ON THE CENTER'S
FREESTANDING SIGN,LOCATED AT 5950 OSGOOD AVENUE
BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Midwest Retail
Ventures,owners of the Stillwater Crossing Shopping Center, to allow additional tenant
signage on the center's freestanding sign located at 5950 Osgood Avenue;and after
having conducted a public hearing relative thereto,the Planning Commission of Oak Park
Heights recommended that the request be approved with conditions.The City Council of
the City of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact and resolution:
1. The real property affected by said application is legally described as
follows,to wit:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
and
2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation
to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items:
SEE ATTACHMENT B
and
3. The property is zoned B-2 General Business District in which the
shopping center is a permitted use; and
4. The site is allowed a freestanding sign with no more than 100 square feet
of sign area. The Applicant has proposed adding 30.45 square feet of tenant signage to
the existing 100 square foot freestanding sign; and
5. A Conditional Use Permit is required to vary from the allowable sign areas
for the freestanding sign; and
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6. City staff prepared a planning report dated February 25,2016 reviewing
the request; and
7. Said report recommended approval of the request,based upon a review of
the Conditional Use Permit criteria found in Section 401.03.A.7 of the Zoning Ordinance,
as well as the fulfillment of conditions;and
8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their March 10,2016
meeting,took comments from the Applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and
recommended the application with conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES
111E FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted by Midwest Retail Ventures,owners of the Stillwater
Crossing Shopping Center,to allow additional tenant signage on the center's freestanding
sign located at 5950 Osgood Avenue should be approved and affecting the real property
as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
Be and the same as hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights
with the following conditions:
1. All proposed signage shall require a sign permit and shall be in compliance with
Section 401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The sign panels shall be illuminated in conformance with Section 401.15.G.4.K of
the Zoning Ordinance.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 22nd day of March,
2016.
Mary McComber,Mayor
ATt'EST:
Eric A.Johnson, City Administrator
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ATTACHMENT A
Conditional Use Permit Review
For Freestanding Sign Area Expansion
Stillwater Crossings
5950 Osgood Ave.N.
Legally described as: Lots 7-9, Block 2, St Croix Mall P.U.D 2"d Addition
Washington County GEO Codes: 04.029.20.12.0025
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ATTACHMENT B
Conditional Use Permit Review
For Freestanding Sign Area Expansion
Stillwater Crossings
5950 Osgood Ave.N.
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets(3 Large Scale Sets/20 11X17 Sets)
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Mailing List from Washington County(500' from subject property)
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
• Property Tax Statement(s)/Legal Description(s)
Planning Commission Review&Recommendation: March 10,2016
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