HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-03-27 Planner Comments Re Allowable Signage NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC.
March 27, 1984
Mrs. LaVonne Wilson
City Administrative Offices
14168 57th Street North
Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 55082
RE: Oak Park Heights - Fred's Tire - Signs
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File No: 798.02 - 82.05
Dear Mrs. Wilson:
Upon your phone call on 26 March, we determined the proposed signing
which exists or will be added to the Fred's Tire operation in Oak
Park Heights. This information was compared to the Zoning Ordinance
provisions governing signing. Our conclusion is that Fred's Tire is
allowed two wall signs, one on the west face of the building, the
second on the south face of the building. They are also allowed one
pylon sign. The signs which exist or are proposed fall within the
area requirements permitted.
It should be noted that the Fred's Tire operation has somewhat of a
unique advantage in the fact that they have a corner lot, one public
frontage being the 212/36 frontage road, the other being the undeveloped,
but platted, Omaha right-of-way. In this regard, the ordinance
references only platted streets and not necessarily developed streets.
While the intent was possibly that an extra wall sign (totalling two)
be permitted in the case of developed streets, the reference to public
right-of-way leaves the matter somewhat open.
Part of Mr. Leier's concern relative to the signing was that two of the
signs indicate product name. Under the definition of advertising signs
in the Zoning Ordinance, signs which advertise products for sale on the
premises are not considered advertising communication devices. Adver-
tising signs are signs indicating product or other advertising located
on a site other than where a business or operation is located.
4820 minnetonka boulevard, suite 420 minneapolis, mn 55416 612/925-9420
Mrs. LaVonne Wilson
March 27, 1984 Page Two
Hopefully this letter resolves the concern involved and documents the
interpretation position which will allow this matter to proceed. Do
not hesitate to contact me, however, if there are continuing concerns
or issues.
Very truly yours,
NORTHWEST
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David R. Lic , AICP
President
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cc: Lyle Eckberg
Frank Leier