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Home My WebLink About2003-01-15 OPH Ltr & Document to CA For RecordingCITY Of OAK PARK HEIGHTS 1,4168 Oak Park BOUieWlrd No.. • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Hei MN 55082-2007 • Phone: 651/439-4439 * Fax- 651/439-0574 �Opr 4 Januar 15, 2003 Mr. Mark Vierlin Eckber Larnmers, Bri Wolff & Vierlin Attorne at Law 1835 Northwestern Ave. Stillwater,,MN 55082 Re: Champion Lod LLC. Variance Perfru't for Americ1nn Subject Address: 13025 60"' St. N., Oak Park Hei NIN Dear Mr. Vierhn Enclosed herewith for filin with the Washin Counr Recorder's Office, please find the above-referenced document, with attachments and Notice of Certification for the above- referenced. Sincerel j 'e A. Hultman Communit Development JAH: Enclosures 'free Ci tXT L1. S.A. NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ss. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS F �L� o 1, the undersi bein dul q ua Efied and actin as Cit Administrator for the Cit of Oak Park Hei Nfimesota DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have compared the attached document: Variance Permit for Ameridnn with the ori thereof on f-Ae at the offices of the Cit of Oak Park Hei and that the same is a full, true and complete copy of said document within the files of the Cit of Oak Park Hei WITNESS m hand and the seal of the Cit of Oak Park Hei this 15th da of J anuar y , 2003. Judy` -.�, 0'1st 6 Act M' Ci Administrator CITY of OAK PARK HXxS VARIANCE PERMIT FOR AMERICINN Manners Fie No. 798.02.02,22 Legal Description: (Washington County Plat --Parcel No. 05 029 20 22 0013) See Exhibit A attached hereto Owner: Champion 1,odging L.1,C Address: 13025 60th St Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Present Zoning District: --2- Permitted uses set forth in Ordinance 401 Section 410.30B 1. VARIANCE PERMIT OR: Wall Signage for the Americinn. Description of variances Granted Date Issued October 8, 2002 1. See Atta h d Plann is Report dated September 5; 2002, Varla ce granted to alloy th e lacement of two wall si ias at 13025 -- 60th St No. oak Park Heights, Mn as f 11 v i A. One backlit. box wall sign. not to exceed 30 square feet, shall be allo wed oil the east elevation of the Americinn Building. B. One backlit box wal I sign, not to exceed 3o sq uare feet no w exists on the north s1de o f the building and may remain. 11. Reference Attachments: a. Planners Report September 5, 2002 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the pal-ties have set forth their hands and seals. Date: / - / t 'v � /�� ut Date: D ate: ,�" �l� U 2 CITY OF OAK PARK EIGHTS z B David Beaudet, Ma B Kim P er Actin Cit Administrator CHAMPION LODGING LLC Exhibit A Washington County GEO Code: 05-029-20-22-00 Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Bracket' 2"' Addition 6775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 656, St. Louis Park, MN 6541 Telephone: one: X52.505.9636 Facsimile: 962.595.9837 planners9naoplanning.com ENCLOSURE rt PLANNING REPORT TO: QOM* Scott Richards Aaron Jones DATE: September 5, 2002 Oak Park Heights — Americinn Sign Variance FILM NO: 9 , o2 - 02.22 BACKGROUND Am ricInn, located at 13025 both 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 Am ricI n was approved for one monument sign, and one gall sign, H owever, the building was built with two gall signs, both located in the upper tower area. city ordinance alloys for a maximum of one wall sign not to exceed a total of 150 sq uare feet. Americinn is required to obtain a variance in order to keep two gall signs and hardship must be demonstrated t warrant such a variance. Attached for Reference: Exhibit 16. Site Plan Exhibit 2: Building Elevations ISSUES ANALYSIS Existing Site dig_ L ocati on Type Sign Area Front Wall Sign Bac klit Box Si 30 Lqu arefeet . Side Wall S ign Backlit Box Sign 30 square feet F ront Freestanding Si Monument Sign 27.5 square feet variance C i * a. se tl c n 401 .15. G. 11 of the Zoning ordinance specifies criteria for the granting of sign variances. The criteria and analysis for the AmericInn request is as follows: That particular physical surroundings, shape or topographical conditions of the specific parcel of lard 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 a persons presently having a interest in the parcel. 5. That the granting of the variation will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other lard or improvements ent 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 a 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 3. Staff finds that the additional wall sign is justifiable, This additional sign provides for better visibility from the road. The overall amount of wall sign age, even with the proposed wall sign, will be less than the 1 square feet allowed in total wall signage for this property. The revised sign ordinance, a currently drafted a nd being reviewed by the Planning Commission, , go ld allow for multiple wall signs for a business such as Ar erichn. RECOMMENDATION ENDATIO AND CONCLUSION City staff recommends that a variance be granted to allow for a second wall sign on the east side of the A 'lericInn at 13025 60th Street N. Approval of the request is based on the following findings: `l. The existing topography of the site and surrounding properties limit the visibility of the motel from highway 3. 2. The lack of visibility of the structure and signs is unique to this parcel of lard. 2 3. To sign provisions of the Zoning ordinance limit the business to one gall 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 o r injurious to the surrounding area. Approval of the request is c onditioned on the following: One backlit box wall sign, not to exceed 30 square feet, skull be allowed on the oast elevation of the Ar orioinn b uilding. 2. 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