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Request for Council Action
Meeting Date March 24th, 2020
Time Required: 5 Minutes
Agenda Item Title: OPC Properties — Sign Replacement at 5991 Norwich Ave
Agenda Placement Consent Agenda
Originating Department/Requestor: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
Requester's Signature 1�
Action Requested Approve Resolution Outlining Approval with Conditions — Related to
OPC Properties — Sign Replacement at 5991 Norwich Ave
Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public
bodies have advised):
Please see the following from Scott Richards, City Planning Consultant
1. Staff Report as presented to the Planning Commission;
2. Planning Commission Resolution (unsigned)
3. Proposed City Council Resolution.
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TPC3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 100
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763.231.5640
Facsimile: 763.42 7.0520
TPC@PlanningCc.corr1
PLANNING REPORT
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: March 5, 2020
RE: Oak Park Heights — Oak Park Commons — Planned Unit
Development Amendment for Signage — 5991 Norwich Avenue
North
TPC FILE: 236.02 — 20.02
BACKGROUND
Chad Anvary, representing OPC Properties, LLC, owners of the Oak Park Commons
shopping center, has made application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment for
signage. The request would allow replacement of a sign at the northwest comer of the
property at 5991 Norwich Avenue North that will be taller and include more square feet
of signage area. The sign will include 63 square feet of signage and would be up to 15
feet tall.
The site is zoned B-4 Limited Business District in which the shopping center is a
permitted use. The development was originally approved as a Planned Unit
Development (PUD). The PUD amendment process may be used to allow sign
alterations and to increase the amount of signage.
EXHIBITS
The review is based upon the following submittals:
Exhibit 1: Project Narrative
Exhibit 2: Picture of Existing Monument Sign
Exhibit 3: Aerial Photo Indicating Location of Existing Monument Sign
Exhibit 4: Proposed Monument Sign
Exhibit 5: Sign Example
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Chad Anvary has provided the following narrative describing the request:
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1 am writing you on behalf of OPC Properties to request a PUD Amendment for the
current monument signage (Attached as Exhibit A and Exhibit i3) to allow for 100 square
feet of signage. The current monument sign does not provide adequate visibility and
signage for our tenants. The new monument sign would replace the current monument
sign and would be in the same location.
I have engaged the service of Signs Now to provide a mockup of a new monument sign
(Exhibit C) with a design that will reflect the same high-quality materials of the current
monument sign and property. l have also attached an example of another monument
sign (Exhibit D) that we could work from.
We are proud to be a part of the Oak Park Heights community and ownership will spare
no expense in the design/construction of the new monument. If approved, we will work
closely with the City of Oak Park Heights on the final design/construction of the new
monument sign.
ISSUES ANALYSIS
Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Commercial
on the Proposed Land Use Map. The use of the property for a retail, services and
restaurants is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Zoning Ordinance. The property is zoned B-4, Limited Business District in which the
shopping center has been approved by a PUD. An amendment to the PUD is required
to make sign changes to the freestanding signage.
Signage. The existing freestanding sign was constructed at the northwest comer of
the property at 60"' Street and Norwich Avenue North. It is eight feet tall and includes 48
square feet of signage. The Zoning regulations allow a freestanding monument sign of
up to 20 feet in height with 100 square feet of signage. The existing Lowes freestanding
sign was constructed with the original development.
Additional freestanding signs may be constructed in a shopping center development.
The sign regulations for multiple occupancy business buildings are as follows:
4) In any multiple occupancy building qualifying as a shopping center, signs shall be
permitted for each common public entrance. Each sign area shall not exceed a total of
fifty (50) square feet and shall be located within fifty (50) feet of the common public
entrance being served. Attention shall be given to the possible number of tenants or
occupant bays which may be served by the common public entrance for which the sign
is intended.
The proposed sign is designed as a monument sign up to 16 feet tall with 63 square
feet of signage. The PUD is required to make sign alterations and to allow the
proposed sign to exceed the allowed 50 square foot allowance.
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A review of the Conditional Use Permit criteria within the Zoning Ordinance should be
considered as part of a PUD request. Any signage allowed for the development shall
also 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:
1. Relationship to the speciflc 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
proposed.
5. The impact on character of the surrounding area.
6. 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 all performance standards contained
herein (i.e., parking, loading, noise, etc.).
Comment: The expansion of the freestanding sign size and height should not create an
issue for neighboring properties and will be beneficial to the shopping center tenants.
The additional signage should not create any visibility issues at the intersection in that it
is adequately set back from the roadway. 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 / RECOMMENDATION
Upon review of the request for a Planned Unit Development Amendment for
replacement of a sign at the northwest comer of the Oak Park Commons property at
5991 Norwich Avenue North, staff would recommend the project with the conditions as
follows:
The proposed sign shall not exceed 16 feet in height and 70 square feet of
signage per sign face.
2. All proposed signage shall require a sign permit and shall be in compliance with
Section 401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance.
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3. 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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Dear City of Oak Park Heights,
1 am writing you on behalf of OPC Properties to request a PUD Amendment for the current monument
signage (Attached as Exhibit A and Exhibit B) to allow for 100sf of signage. The current monument sign
does not provide adequate visibility and signage for our tenants. The new monument sign would
replace current monument sign and would be in the same location.
I have engaged the service of Signs Now to provide a mockup of a new monument sign (Exhibit C) with a
design that will reflectthe same high-quality materials of current monument sign and property. I have
also attached an example of another monument sign (Exhibit D) that we could work from.
We are proud to be part of the Oak Park Heights community and ownership will spare no expense in the
design/construction of the new monument. If approved, we will work closely with the City of Oak Park
Heights on the final design/construction of new monument sign.
Sincerely,
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Chad Anvary
OPC Properties
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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
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE
REQUEST FROM OPC PROPERTIES, LLC, TO ALLOW
REPLACEMENT OF A SIGN AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE
OAK PARK COMMONS PROPERTY AT 5991 NORWICH AVENUE
NORTH SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from OPC Properties, LLC, to
allow replacement of a sign at the northwest corner of the Oak Park Commons property at 5991
Norwich Avenue North; 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-4 Limited Business District in which the shopping center
is a permitted use; and
4. The property was approved as a Planned Unit Development which would require
changes to be approved by the Planned Unit Development Amendment process; and
5. The sign regulations, in Section 401.15.G.9.c.4 and 5) specify that:
4) In any multiple occupancy building qualifying as a shopping center, signs
shall be permitted for each common public entrance. Each sign area shall
not exceed a total of fifty (50) square feet and shall be located within fifty
(50) feet of the common public entrance being served. Attention shall be
given to the possible number of tenants or occupant bays which may be
served by the common public entrance for which the sign is intended.
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5) No permit shall be issued for a new or replacement sign for
individual use except upon a determination by the Zoning
Administrator that it is consistent with the approved
comprehensive sign plan; and
6. The proposed sign is taller, up to 15 feet in total height, than the existing approved
sign, and will be 63 square feet which is larger than allowed by the sign regulations; and
A Planned Unit Development Amendment is required to allow the proposed sign;
and
8. City staff prepared a planning report dated March 5, 2020 reviewing the request;
and
9. Said report recommended approval of the request, based upon the fulfillment of
conditions; and
10. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their March 12, 2020 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 OPC Properties, LLC, to allow replacement of a sign at the
northwest corner of the Oak Park Commons property at 5991 Norwich Avenue North, 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:
The proposed sign shall not exceed 16 feet in height and 70 square feet of signage per sign
face.
2. All proposed signage shall require a sign permit and shall be in compliance with Section
401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. 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 12th day of
March 2020.
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Timothy Freeman, Chair
ATTEST:
Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator
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ATTACHMENT A
Planned Unit Development Amendment
To Allow a Multi -Tenant Sign
For Oak Park Commons Retail Development
At the Corner of Norwich Ave. N. & 60" St. N.
Washington County Property ID: 05.029.20.12.0046
Legal Description: Lot 4, Block 1, Oak Park Commons
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ATTACHMENT B
Planned Unit Development Amendment
To Allow a Multi -Tenant Sign
For Oak Park Commons Retail Development
At the Corner of Norwich Ave. N. & 60th St. N.
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
Planning Commission Review & Recommendation: March 12, 2020
PUD Amendment - Limitation on General Concept Plan Approval:
Unless a General Plan of Development covering the area designated as in the General Concept
Plan as the first stage of the PUD has been filed within twelve (12) months from the date Council
grants General Concept Plan approval, or in any case where the applicant fails to file General
Plan of Development Stage and Final Plans and to proceed with development in accordance with
the provisions of this Ordinance and of an approved General Concept Plan, the approval may be
revoked by Council action. (401.06.C.2.e)
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 OPC PROPERTIES, LLC, TO ALLOW
REPLACEMENT OF A SIGN AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE
OAK PARK COMMONS PROPERTY AT 5991 NORWICH AVENUE
NORTH BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
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WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from OPC Properties, LLC, to
allow replacement of a sign at the northwest corner of the Oak Park Commons property at 5991
Norwich Avenue North; and after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto, the
Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights recommended the application with conditions. The
City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact and
resolution.
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
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3. The property is zoned B-4 Limited Business District in which the shopping center
is a permitted use; and
4. The property was approved as a Planned Unit Development which would require
changes to be approved by the Planned Unit Development Amendment process; and
5. The sign regulations, in Section 401.15.G.9.c.4 and 5) specify that:
4) In any multiple occupancy building qualifying as a shopping center, signs
shall be permitted for each common public entrance. Each sign area shall
not exceed a total of fifty (50) square feet and shall be located within fifty
(50) feet of the common public entrance being served. Attention shall be
given to the possible number of tenants or occupant bays which may be
served by the common public entrance for which the sign is intended.
5) No permit shall be issued for a new or replacement sign for
individual use except upon a determination by the Zoning
Administrator that it is consistent with the approved
comprehensive sign plan; and
6. The proposed sign is taller, up to 15 feet in total height, than the existing approved
sign, and will be 63 square feet which is larger than allowed by the sign regulations; and
and
7. A Planned Unit Development Amendment is required to allow the proposed sign;
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8. City staff prepared a planning report dated March 5, 2020 reviewing the request;
and
9. Said report recommended approval of the request, based upon the fulfillment of
conditions; and
10. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their March 12, 2020 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 THE
FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted by OPC Properties, LLC, to allow replacement of a sign at the
northwest corner of the Oak Park Commons property at 5991 Norwich Avenue North, 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:
4. The proposed sign shall not exceed 16 feet in height and 70 square feet of signage per sign
face.
5. All proposed signage shall require a sign permit and shall be in compliance with Section
401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance.
6. 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 24th day of March 2020.
Mary McComber, Mayor
ATTEST:
Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator
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ATTACHMENT A
Planned Unit Development Amendment
To Allow a Multi -Tenant Sign
For Oak Park Commons Retail Development
At the Corner of Norwich Ave. N. & 6011 St. N.
Washington County Property ID: 05.029.20.12.0046
Legal Description: Lot 4, Block 1, Oak Park Commons
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ATTACHMENT B
Planned Unit Development Amendment
To Allow a Multi -Tenant Sign
For Oak Park Commons Retail Development
At the Corner of Norwich Ave. N. & 601s St. N.
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
Planning Commission Review & Recommendation: March 12, 2020
PUD Amendment - Limitation on General Concept Plan Approval:
Unless a General Plan of Development covering the area designated as in the General Concept
Plan as the first stage of the PUD has been filed within twelve (12) months from the date Council
grants General Concept Plan approval, or in any case where the applicant fails to file General
Plan of Development Stage and Final Plans and to proceed with development in accordance with
the provisions of this Ordinance and of an approved General Concept Plan, the approval may be
revoked by Council action. (401.06.C.2.e)
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