HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-27 CR - Banners & Garden Center Lights City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd.N. Phone:651.439.4439,Ext.1105
P.O.Box 2007 Fax:651.439.0574
Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Email:jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com
August 27,2018
Mr.Manny Akomaning,Manager
Wal-Mart Supercenter#1861
5815 Norell Ave.N.
Oak Park Heights,MN 55082
Re: Special Event Signage(Banners)&Outdoor Garden Center Lights
Dear Manny,
We have spoken on several occasions regarding special event signage placement and permit
requirements.There are banners and other advertisement items to the exterior of Walmart
presently. These banners and other displays do require a special event permit from the City
as per City Ordinance. There is no charge for the permit;however,the store is limited to 50
display days per calendar year. I have enclosed Special Events Ordinance 401.15.G.8 for your
review and an application for your use.
Lastly,there remain light fixtures at the outside garden center that are non-compliant to City
Ordinance 401.15.B.for outdoor lighting.These are the fixtures that have been installed
directly over the display areas. Commercial outdoor lighting fixtures(luminaire)are required
to comply with the performance standards outlined in Ordinance Section 401.15.B.7.f.2 as to
shielding,intensity,height,location,hours of operation and glare.
For those shields placed over the plantings at the garden center,the sides of the interior of
the lens could be painted to effectuate full cut off as has been done before in this area.
Ordinance 401.15.B.and Ordinance definitions sections related to lighting and shielding(with
diagrams)have been enclosed for your review.
Remove all exterior placed special event signage and displays or obtain a special event
permit for their display and correct lighting at garden center so that they are full cut off
shielded in compliance with City Ordinance prior to Monday,September 10,2018.A
compliance inspection will be made after the 10th of September.
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Your prompt attention to the above requests is appreciated. I'd be happy to meet you to
discuss the above requests if you feel that would be helpful. Please contact me immediately
to discuss any questions you may have or to schedule an appointment to discuss them.
Sincerely,
PLANNING & CODE ENFORCEMENT
411biJul. - . Hultman
Bu Id ng Official
Enclosures
c: Eric Johnson, City Administrator