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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-05 WC Recorded Document #3306009 - Sign Variance ~` 3306009 11111111 li i i 11111111 Office of the NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION County Recorder Washington County, MN Certified filed andfor recorded on: 2003/02/05 4:26:00 PM STATE OF MINNESOTA 3306009 COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ) ss. Koosmenn CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ) County Recorder By, rrew '] 1NI91�V I, the undersigned,being duly qualified and acting as City Administrator for the City of Oak Park Heights,Minnesota DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have compared the attached document: Variance Permit for Americlnn with the original thereof on file at the offices of the City of Oak Park Heights, and that the same is a full,true and complete copy of said document within the files of the City of Oak Park Heights. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the City of Oak Park Heights,this 15th day of January, 2003. r �i"i iii �Y{��(/(...L ff ��� . 11r4 Judy Hoist Acting City Administrator wW• ft 133 2 • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS VARIANCE PERMIT FOR AMERICINN Planners File No. 798.02-02.22 Date Issued October 8,2002 Legal Description: (Washington County Plat-Parcel No. 05 029 20 22 0013) See Exhibit A attached hereto Owner: Champion Lodging LLC Address: 13025 60th St Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Present Zoning District: B-2- Permitted uses set forth in Ordinance 401 Section 410.30B I. VARIANCE PERMIT FOR: Wall Signage for the Americinn. Description of variances Granted 1. See Attached Planner's Report dated September 5, 2002. Variance granted to allow the placement of two wall signs at 13025 - 60th St No. Oak Park Heights. Mn as follows: A. One backlit box wall sign, not to exceed 30 square feet, shall be allowed on the east elevation of the Americinn Building. B. One backlit box wall sign, not to exceed 30 square feet now exists on the north side of the building and may remain. II. Reference Attachments: a. Planners Report September 5, 2002 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have set forth their hands and seals. CITY OF OAK P• ' HEIGHTS --4-7 /04 Date: / By l J,... David Beaudet,Mayor Date: / /.26-/c;-2 By 9-;--Ec--4,- Kampet" Acting City Administrator CHAMPION G G L Date: /2/2 VC' By „f s AIL 0 Exhibit A Washington County GEO Code: 05-029-20-22-0013 Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Brackey 2nd Addition ,y ie_ eDe L. chm-enE NAC, NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS , INC . z -: 5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Telephone: 952.595.9636 Facsimile: 952.595.9837 planners@nacplanning.com ENCLOSURE t PLANNING REPORT TO: FROM: Scott Richards/Aaron Jones DATE: September 5, 2002 RE: Oak Park Heights—Americlnn Sign Variance FILE NO: 798.02—02.22 BACKGROUND Americlnn, located at 13025 60th Street N within Oak Park Heights has made application for a sign variance regarding an additional wall sign on the east side of the existing buildings' tower. When built, the Americlnn was approved for one monument sign, and one wall sign. However, the building was built with two wall signs, both located in the upper tower area. City ordinance allows for a maximum of one wall sign not to exceed a total of 150 square feet. Americlnn is required to obtain a variance in order to keep two wall signs and hardship must be demonstrated to warrant such a variance. Attached for Reference: Exhibit 1: Site Plan Exhibit 2: Building Elevations ISSUES ANALYSIS Existing Site Signage. Location Type Sign Area Front Wall Sign Backlit Box Sign 30 square feet Side Wall Sign Backlit Box Sign 30 square feet Front Freestanding Sign Monument Sign 27.5 square feet Variance Criteria. Section 401.15.G.11 of the Zoning Ordinance specifies criteria for the granting of sign variances. The criteria and analysis for the Americlnn request is as follows: 1. That particular physical surroundings, shape or topographical conditions of the specific parcel of land involved exist. 2. That the condition involved is unique to the particular parcel of land involved. 3. That the purpose of the variation is not based exclusively upon a desire to increase the value of income potential of the business involved. 4. That the alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by this Ordinance and has not been created by any persons presently having an interest in the parcel. 5. That the granting of the variation will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other land or improvements in the neighborhood. 6. That the proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets or interfere with the function of the police and fire departments of the City. The applicants have indicated that the existing topography of the area limits the visibility of their motel. Existing road elevations make it difficult to see from the west. East and north facing signs on the tower are required to properly identify the business from Highway 36. Staff finds that the additional wall sign is justifiable. This additional sign provides for better visibility from the road. The overall amount of wall signage, even with the proposed wall sign, will be less than the 150 square feet allowed in total wall signage for this property. The revised sign ordinance, as currently drafted and being reviewed by the Planning Commission, would allow for multiple wall signs for a business such as Americlnn. RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION City staff recommends that a variance be granted to allow for a second wall sign on the east side of the Americlnn at 13025 60th Street N. Approval of the request is based on the following findings: 1. The existing topography of the site and surrounding properties limit the visibility of the motel from Highway 36. 2. The lack of visibility of the structure and signs is unique to this parcel of land. 2 3. The sign provisions of the Zoning Ordinance limit the business to one wall sign thus restricting the owners ability to advertise a business with limited visibility. 4. The granting of the variance is not detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the surrounding area. Approval of the request is conditioned on the following: 1. One backlit box wall sign, not to exceed 30 square feet, shall be allowed on the east elevation of the Americlnn building. 2. Any other conditions of the Planning Commission, City Council and City staff. pc: Kris Danielson 3 = witoriilliiiiil t-4717- I ;F! 'I!J' ftIi1 § Piiii{7i1Lii RS. r�..�.--t:..'.,n V,w.:., cr H'i �.7 ?g 4 -c-uxi7GU3'iii t ,K Ar r 11 2la ei 1gt. - g 1 x9 S . elf gil i Wild P !l1- i >: , fay # _ e � ! ! ----.---- /i \.� I! I 11 i _ — �! 60th Sired '\\� ! 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