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Home My WebLink About2009-01-15 OPH Ltr to Freds Re Signage Allowance for 14520 60th St. N. City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Direct: 651.351.1661 P.O.Box 2007 Email:jhultman @cityofoakparkheights.com Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone:651.439.4439 Fax:651.439.0574 January 15, 2009 Mr. Steve Behrens, Manager Fred's Tire, Inc. 14520 60th St., N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Re: Signage Allowances for 14520 60th St. N. Dear Steve: Following up to our conversation about signage allowances at Fred's Tire, City Ordinance 401.15.G.9.d.1 allows B-2, General Business District Zoned properties (a) 100 sq. ft. of signage regardless of building front façade size; or (b) up to 15% of building front façade size, with a maximum of(c) 300 sq. ft. total signage (including freestanding signage). That being said, I looked at the permits issued for signage at the store and found that in 1993, Building Official Mick Kaheler noted the store front façade as 100' x 17' or at 1700 sq. ft. Based on this measurement the maximum amount of signage allowed for wall signs and the freestanding sign is 255 sq. ft. (15% of 1700). Signage in excess of this may be allowed by Conditional Use Permit. You currently have the following signs in place: 1. Box sign over east store entry (Size unknown; no permit found for installation) 2. Box sign over west store entry (Size unknown; no permit found for installation) 3. Channel letters "Fred's Tire" at store front (Size unknown; no permit found for installation) 4. 25' twin pole mount freestanding sign with 3 (3' x 12') double sided panel signs upon it. A total of 108 sq. ft of signage. Permit 2001-359 issued 12-3-01 was issued for this sign. Permit notes that building signs were to have been brought into compliance with City Ord. 401.15.G. prior to the freestanding sign being installed (Copy of permit enclosed for reference). I find no documentation that wall signage was brought into compliance. City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Direct: 651.351.1661 P.O. Box 2007 Email:jhultman @cityofoakparkheights.com Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Phone:651.439.4439 Fax:651.439.0574 Fred's Tire, Inc. January 15,2009 Page 2 of 2 With the known 108 sq. ft. of signage to the freestanding sign deducted from the overall allowance of 255, you are left with a remaining 147 sq. ft. of signage allowed for all other signage at the store. I have enclosed Ordinance 401.15.G.9.d for your review and use. You will note that the present freestanding sign at 25' and 108 sq. ft. is in excess of what is allowed by 401.15.G.9.d.2.a. You will also note that the three wall signs presently in place exceed the number allowed by 401.15.G.9.d.2.a. Additionally, the two cabinet signs placed above the east and west entry doors are not allowed as wall signs, per Ordinance 401.15.G.7.o, which specifically prohibits, "Cabinet signs on buildings, except for logo signs." City Ordinance 401.15 defines a cabinet sign as "a sign that has framing around the entire sign message with a removable face." Any changes to signage will require that all signage be brought into compliance with Zoning Ordinance 401.15. Please note in your review of Ordinance 401.15.G.9 that there may be opportunity for signage number increase through a conditional use permit. If you would like to pursue a change to signage at the store and explore your options further, I would be happy to meet with you to review a site plan and discuss what you have in mind. As always, if you have any questions,just give me a call. Sincerely, Ju . Pla al ing& CodHultman e Enforcement Officer Enclosures pc: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Property File r'ty of Oak Park Heights'" METER NO: 141t, Oak Park Blvd. N. #20 pERMIT NO. 0100359 Oak Park Heights , Nat 55082-2007 651/439-4439 FAX: 651/439-0574DATE ISSUED: 12/03/2001 Address 14520 60th St N PIN 33-030-20-43-0035 Legal Desc : Subdivision SUMMIT PARK : Lot 0 Block 6 Parcel Permit Type : Sign Property Type : Commercial Construction Type : Sign Activity NOTE: MUST COMPLY WITH MN STATE BUILDING CODE AND CITY ORDINANCES. PERMIT ISSUED FOR INSTALLATION OF ONE 25' TWIN POLE MOUNT, DOUBLE FACE CABINET SIGN. NOTE: BUILDING SIGNS MUST BE BROUGHT INTO CONFORMANCE OF CODE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF NEW SIGNAGE. SETBACK ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET- REFER TO ATTACHED ORDINANCE 401.15G FOR MORE INFORMATION. OWNER SIGN FEE $50.00 Fred's Tire Co Inc Total $50.00 519 University Ave Paid with check # 3207 St Paul, MN 55103-F APPLICANT (763/755-8873) ARROW SIGN AND AWNING INC. 13735 Aberdeen St Ne Ham Lake,! MN 55304 AGREEMENT AND SWORN STATEMENT The work for which this permit is issued shall be performed according to : (1) the conditions of this permit; (2)the approval plans and specifications;(3)the applicable city approvals,Ordinances,and Codes; and, (4) the State Building Code.This permit is for only the work described, and does not grant permission for additional or related work which requires separate permits.This permit will expire and become null and void if work is not started within 180 days,or if work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days any time after work has commenced. The applicant is responsible for assuring all required inspections are requested in conformance with the Minnesota State Building Code. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR WORK OTHER THAN DESCRIBED ABOVE. feet in height and one (1)wall sign, the aggregate square footage of sign space shall not exceed forty (40) square feet. 4) Parks or public facilities shall be allowed one (1) monument sign per street entrance, not to exceed eight(8)feet in height and one(1)wall sign. The aggregate square footage of sign space shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet. 5) Exceptions in numbers of, height, or size of signs may be allowed for the signs indicated in Section 401.15.G.9 of this Ordinance by conditional use permit, as provided for in Section 401.03 of this Ordinance. c. P/I, Public Institutional; R-B, Residential Business; and B-1, Neighborhood Business Districts. Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance, signs in these districts shall be limited to three (3) signs per principal use upon the subject property, subject to the following conditions: 1) One (1)freestanding monument sign per entrance not more than forty (40) square feet or more than eight (8) feet in height; 2) Wall signs not more than forty (40) square feet nor higher than the top of the parapet wall or eave. 3) Parks or public facilities shall be allowed one (1) monument sign per street entrance, not to exceed eight(8)feet in height, and one(1)wall sign. The aggregate square footage of sign space shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet. 4) Exceptions in numbers of, height, or size of signs may be allowed for the signs indicated in Section 401.15.G.9 of this Ordinance by conditional use permit, as provided for in Section 401.03 of this Ordinance. 11(.11_5_2_0 d. B-3,Gerterai Business; B-3, Highway Business and Warehousing; B-4, Limited Business District; and I, Industrial Districts. Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance, single occupancy business signs in these districts shall be limited to: 1) Maximum Allowable Sign Area. Column A Column B Column C Allowable Percentage Total Sion Areal) Allowable) Allowable3) B-2 and B-3 Districts 100 SF or 15% up to 300 SF B-W and I Districts 125 SF or 18% up to 400 SF 15-62 Footnotes: 1) Allowable sign area regardless of building facade. 2) Maximum allowable sign area based on percentage area of front building facade. When a building faces two (2) or more streets, calculation of the maximum allowable sign area shall be based upon the front building facade and the smallest building facade facing a street frontage. 3) Total maximum allowable sign area per lot or business. Sign areas exceeding the maximum shown on column c) but less than the area allowed in column b)hereof, may be allowed by conditional use permit or as part of an approved planned unit development. 2) Freestanding Signs. a) A maximum of one (1) freestanding sign is allowed upon any single lot. Sign area may not exceed one hundred (100) square feet and a maximum height of twenty (20) feet. The freestanding sign base shall be surrounded with a landscape planter at least three (3) feet in height and constructed of materials to match the principal building. The planter shall contain decorative shrubbery and/or flower materials. b) Two (2) additional freestanding signs may be allowed provided they are in compliance with the following standards: (1) The signs are constructed as a monument sign and shall not exceed a height of eight (8) feet. (2) Decorative shrubbery and/or flowers must be incorporated as a part of the monument design and are maintained on a regular basis. (3) The gross area of the signs, when added together with all other freestanding and wall sign areas, does not exceed the maximum allowable sign area established for the lot. (4) Monument signs may incorporate additional berming on a slope of three to one (3:1) where the berming is incorporated into an overall landscape design plan. Landscaping shall be provided on the slopes of the berm in an interesting and varied appearance. Where a planter box is incorporated, the landscaping shall occur in and around the planter with a similar attractive design. In both cases, the height of the sign, including the planter box shall not exceed eight (8) feet. 15-63 (5) Signs allows pursuant to Section 401.15.G.6 of this Ordinance. c) The cumulative total sign area, when added to the gross sign area of all wall signs on the site, except for wall and freestanding signs that do not count toward the maximum allowable sign area pursuant to Section 401.15.G.6 of this Ordinance, shall not exceed the maximum allowable sign area under Section 401.15.G.9.d.1) of this Ordinance. 3) Wall Signs. a) The maximum number of wall signs on any principal building shall be two (2), and in all cases, each sign shall be placed on a separate building facade, with or without street frontage except as allowed for multiple occupancy buildings in Section 401.15.G.10.d of this Ordinance. b) The maximum number of wall signs allowed may be increased over two (2) by conditional use permit for single occupancy buildings provided the following minimum standards are met: (1) There shall be no freestanding sign exceeding eight(8) feet in height upon the lot. (3) The wall signs shall be identical in style, color and size. c) The cumulative total sign area, when added to the gross sign area of all freestanding signs on the site, except for wall and freestanding signs that do not count toward the maximum allowable sign area pursuant to Section 401.15.G.6 of this Ordinance, shall not exceed the maximum allowable sign area under Section 401.15.G.9.d.1) of this Ordinance. d) Signs may also be placed on the side of a building not facing a street. No building site may have signage in excess of the signage allowed for that side of the building based upon the maximum allowable sign area of the building facade. e. Sign Tables. Sign tables that summarize the district sign allowances are found on the following page. 15-64 SIGN TYPE AND MAXIMUM GROSS SURFACE AREA IN SQUARE FEET* Zoning Identify Freestanding Wall Temp Perm District cation Window Window All Res. Non- All Res. Non- Uses Res. Uses Res. 0 — — 24 40' — 24 40' — 25%6 R-1/R-2 — — 322 401 — 322 40' — 25%6 R-3 — — 24 401 — 24 401 — 25%6 R-B 4 40 — — 40 - - 10%7 25%6 B-1 4 40 — — 40 -- — 10%7 25%6 B-2 4 1003 — — —3 - - 10%' 25%5 B-3 4 1003 - - -3 - - 10%' 25%6 B-4 4 1003 - - -3 - - 10%' 25%6 BW 4 1005 — — —5 - - 10%7 25%6 I 4 1005 — — -5 - - 10%' 25%6 P-I — 40 — — 40 — — — 25%6 1 Aggregate square footage of both freestanding and wall signs not to exceed 40 square feet. 2 Aggregate square footage of both freestanding and walls signs not to exceed 32 square feet. 3 Allowable sign area is 100 square feet or 15%of front building facade up to 300 square feet. 4 Allowable sign area is 50 square feet or 10%of front building facade up to 200 square feet. 5 Allowable sign area Is 125 square feet or 18%of front building facade up to 400 square feet. 6 Percentage based upon total window area. 7 Percentage based upon front building facade. SIGN TYPE AND MAXIMUM HEIGHT IN FEET* Zoning Freestanding Freestanding Wall Address District Monument O 8 8 Top of parapet wall or eave 3.5 in. R-1/R-2 8 6 Top of parapet wall or eave 3.5 in. R-3 8 8 Top of parapet wall or eave 3.5 in. R-B 8 8 Top of parapet wall or eave 3.5 in. B-1 8 8 Top of parapet wall or eave 3.5 in. B-2 8 20 Top of parapet wall or eave 3.5 in. B-3 8 20 Top of parapet wall or eave 3.5 in. B-4 8 20 Top of parapet wall or eave 3.5 in. BW 8 20 Top of parapet wall or eave 3.5 in. I 8 20 Top of parapet wall or eave 3.5 in. P-1 8 8 Top of parapet wall or eave 3.5 In. *Not a complete listing. Please refer to Section 401.15.G.9,District Regulations and Section 401.15.G.10,Special District Provisions for specific standards. 15-65