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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd.N.—P.O.Box 2007
Oak Park Heights,MN 55082
Phone:651.439.4439 Fax:651.439.0574
January 10,2018 * i 5 cid I
Mr.Phil Barbatsis
Barbatsis Property LLC
620 Main St.
Stillwater,MN 55082
Re: Temporary Signage @ STH 36 Corridor-Abatement Request
Dear Mr.Barbatsis:
On November 10,2017,you were requested to remove the two temporary parking signs that were placed
at Phil's Tara Hideaway properties within 60 days. A copy of the written request is enclosed.
The City does regulate temporary signage through City Ordinance 401.15.6.7 Special Events. You may
obtain a Special Event permit for the temporary placement of signage upon your property at no cost;
however,this type of sign placement is limited to 50 calendar days a year. I have enclosed the Special
Event Ordinance and permit application for your use.
Presently,the sign placement is in violation of City Ordinance 401.15.G Signs and shall be removed. This
letter serves as the City's first written request to garner Code compliance to City Ordinances and demands
that the signs be removed within 30 days of the date of this letter,and no later than Thursday,February 9,
2018.
As noted in City Administrator Johnson's November 10,2017 letter to you,if you would like to pursue
permanent signage to replace the parking signs,the City would be able to meet with you to discuss the
City's sign regulations and potential placement options.
Please contact me with any questions you may have or to schedule a meeting to discuss sign options for
your site.
Sincerely,
PLANNING&CODE ENFORCEMENT
Juli: ultman,CBO
Enclosures
pc: Eric Johnson,City Administrator
Brian DeRosier,Chief of Police
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N • Box 2007 . Oak Park 1]eights, MN 55082 • Phone (651 ) 439-4439 • Fax (651) 439-0574
November 10, 2017
BARBATSIS PROPERTY LLC
620 Main Street N.
Stillwater, MN 55082
RE: Temp. Signage — STH 36 Corridor
Dear Mr. Barbatsis:
During the general construction of the St. Croix River Crossing, the City did suspend the
enforcement of temporary signage within the STH 36 corridor. However, now that such work is
complete we would ask that you please remove the two temporary signs that are placed at your
properties in the next 60 days.
If you would like to pursue new — permanent signage - to ,` _; : A
replace these the Citywould be able to meet at P your ' rworilivArBau&RfiTARrl r
convenience to discuss the City's sign regulations and - "
placement options.
Please contact myself of Julie Hultman, the City Building
Official and we can begin that process.
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082
Phone(651)439-4439 • Fax(651)439-0574
www.cityofoakparkheights.com
401.15.G.7 Special Events
(Includes Temporary Signs,Banners,Tents&Similar)
a. Sign Permit Required. No special event shall be held without first
obtaining a sign permit.
b. Number of Events. The business or applicant in all business and
industrial zoning districts,as well as each public and institutional use in
residential districts (except for the areas within the Destination Retail
Highway District as indicated in Section 401.15.G.7.c),shall be a total of
fifty(50)special event days in a calendar year. Once the time period has
expired for a special event,the applicant shall wait the same number of
days that the sign permit was issued to start a new special event.
c. Events in the Destination Retail Highway District.The business or
applicant in the Destination Retail Highway District shall be allowed a total
of one hundred eighty(180)special event days in a calendar year for any
applicant,business,or public and institutional use. Once the time period
has expired for a special event, the applicant shall wait two(2)days
before starting a new sales event. All other special event requirements,
as found in Section 401.15.G.7 of this Ordinance, shall be adhered to
within the Destination Retail Highway District.
d. Permitted Signs and Displays. The signs and displays described below
are permitted for special events in addition to the maximum allowable sign
area,provided they are professionally done and the following standards
are met and complied with:
1) Balloons.
2) Tents.
3) Bannerettes and Pennants.
4) Banners.
5) Search lights.
a) Search lights as regulated in Section 401 .15.B.7.g.1 ) of this
Ordinance.
b) Ribbons, Streamers and Air Inflatable Devices — limited to
three (3) special event days per calendar year, each no
longer than ten (10) days per event.
e. Prohibited Signs and Displays for Special Events. The signs or
displays described below are prohibited for special events:
1 ) Animated signs, dynamic display signs, electronic graphic
display signs, Multivision signs, video display signs, light
bulb strings, and portable signs.
2) Displays or special features on any landscaped areas or on
roofs.
3) Aerial rides.
4) Additional lighting that does not meet this Ordinance.
5) Any sign or display in the public right-of-way.
f. Sign Permit Requirements for Special Event Lot Decorations. Before
any special event signs or decorations shall be permitted to be used for an
event, the responsible property owner or organization shall submit a
completed application for a sign permit with the City. In addition to other
requirements, the applicant shall show that when the event is held,
adequate parking area will continue to exist, even though a portion of
required parking spaces may be used to celebrate the event. Only after
the City issues the sign permit, may a business display the special event
signs and decorations.
g. Violations.
1 ) It is a violation for any person, company, or organization to provide,
erect or display any beacons, balloons or other advertising device
which is not in conformity with the provisions of this Section.
2) Special event signs and decorations not removed by the last day of
the special event.
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N • Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Phone (651)439-4439 • Fax(651)439-0574
www.cityofoakparkheights.com
Temporary "Special Event" Sign/Banner
& Temporary Outdoor Sales Tent
Permit Application
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT
Applicant's Name: Title:
Business Name:
Address:
Street City State Zip
Phone: Fax: Other:
Applicant Email Address:
Type: Check All Applicable
Banner Sign Balloon Tent Other:
Description of Item(s): Include message content, location, exact dimensions of item(s) and how it/they
will be erected (e.g. banner attached to building wall). Please use the back of this application if you need
additional room. For tent placement a site plan must be submitted with this application, showing location,
number of parking spaces, if any displaced, etc.
Date Item(s)Will Be Erected: Dated Item(s)Will Be Removed:
• 50 Days Maximum Per Calendar Year
By signature below, the applicant hereby agrees to work in accordance with the Ordinances of the Local
Municipality, State Building Code, and the requirements enforced by the City of Oak Park Heights. The
applicant further agrees to place and remove temporary signage as approved and notify Code Enforcement
of any change to design, location or placement duration.
Dated:
Applicant's Signature
For Office Use Only: Julie Hultman, Building Official
Date Issued: Planning & Code Enforcement
Duration: Direct: (651)351-1661
Accumulated Duration: FAX: (651)439-0574
Permit Fee: None Email: jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com
Permit Granted/Denied by:
Reason for Denial (if denied):
Temporary "Special Event" Sign/Banner
& Temporary Outdoor Sales Tent
Permit Application
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Continued Description (from page 1):
Site Plan:
Site Plan —Additional Information:
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