HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-09 NAC Ltr to Boo Doo Signs Re Resiging of Dealership NAC NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS , INC .
4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 763.231 .2555 ..Fa.esi ile -7°6.3.231.2561 planners @naoplanning.com
April 9, 2008 APR I 0
r 'Sent Via Facsimile: 763-444-8305
Mr. Robert Olson
Boo Doo Signs Inc.
29021 Feldspar Street NW
Princeton, MN 55371
RE: Oak Park Heights Ford-"Dealership Signage: 14702 North 60th Street
Former GMC Location
FILE NO: 798.02 — 08.03
Dear Bob:
I am in receipt of your two letters, dated April 8, 2008 regarding the resigning of the
Denny Hecker Ford dealership, now located at 14702 North 60th Street. It is my
understanding that you wanted me to comment specifically about this location in that the
sign package for the new GMC dealership at 12696 North 60th Street has not been
determined. Your letter lists a scope of work to be completed for the new Ford location.
Please find my response after each of the points.
1. Remove the big GM freestanding sign (145 square feet).
This is acceptable.
2. Remove the small GM used car freestanding sign (96 square feet).
This is acceptable.
3. Remove the Cadillac wall sign (37.5 square feet).
This is acceptable.
4. Remove the Pontiac wall sign (42.75 square feet).
This is acceptable.
5. Remove the GMC wall sign (26.5 square feet).
This is acceptable.
Mr. Robert Olson
April 9, 2008
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6. Reface the two existing directional from service and parts to Quicklane.
Quicklane would be considered advertising and not directional signage. The
service and parts sign could remain. Please provide a photo of these signs.
7. Move the existing Ford oval sign from the old location and put it 10 to 12 feet to
the west of where the old GM sign was so we don't hit the old footing. This sign
is 20 feet 8.5 inches if not on the brick case of 3 three feet. Will that be okay
being it is temporary?
The sign will be required to be no more than 20 feet from ground level and
cannot exceed 100 square feet based upon previous approvals for the new Ford
site. The sign to be moved is 130 square feet and slightly over 20 feet. A
conforming sign would need to be installed or the applicant can request a
variance to move the existing sign.
8. The existing sign on the wall that says "Denny Hecker's" will stay on the south
elevation (41.25 square feet).
This is acceptable.
9. On the west elevation, we plan to put one Lincoln Mercury sign (28 square feet).
This is acceptable.
In response to your inquiries related to the new GMC store at 12696 North 60th Street,
you may remove the signs as indicated, keep the signs that are there, but any new
signage will need to be approved. Of the 451 square feet of signage that you remove,
you can replace an equal amount of signs as long as it is the same number of signs.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
NORTHWEST A SOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
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Scott D. Richards, AICP
Senior Planner
pc: Eric Johnson
Julie Hultman
Jean Schuldt, Denny Hecker's Automotive Group