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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-28 WC Recorded Sign Variance #4023610 Receipt:#286452 4023610 VAR $46.00 Return to: ECKBERG LAMMERS 11111 0111 110 1111 BRIGGS WOLFF&VIERL 1809 NORTHWESTERN AVE Certified Filed and/or recorded on: #110 STILLWATER MN 55082 4/28/2015 12'53 PM 4023610 Office of the County Recorder Washington County,Minnesota Jennifer Wagenius,County Recorder CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS SIGN VARIANCE NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ) ss. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ) 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: Sign Variances Stillwater Motors Raduenz Dealership Properties LLC 5900 Stillwater Blvd. N. 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 Par - -i_, ts, this 15th day of April, 2015. Eric o son City • i ministrator CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS SIGN VARIANCES FOR STILLWATER MOTORS RADUENZ DEALERSHIP PROPERTIES LLC File No.: 798.02-14.05 Dates Issued:January 13 and March 25,2015 Legal Description: (Washington County Geo. Code 06.029.20.12.0004) See Attached Exhibit"A" Owner: Raduenz Dealership Properties LLC Address: 5900 Stillwater Blvd. Stillwater,MN 55082 Site Address:5900 Stillwater Blvd. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Present Zoning District: B-3 Highway Business District Permitted uses set forth in Ordinance 401 Section 401.300 I. VARIANCE PERMITS: January 13, 2015 matter-Applicant has requested sign variances to allow an additional pylon sign (four total), to allow for a 40 foot sign where a 30 foot sign is allowed, to increase the allowable overall sign square footage to 760 square feet for the site, and to allow for a changeable copy sign (Option 4)that will not meet the allowable requirements. March 25,2015 matter-Applicant has requested an additional changeable copy sign to be located on the north side of their property along TH 36. A previous Variance was previously issued to allow wall signage. The property is zoned B-3 Highway Business and Warehouse District in which automobile dealerships are a listed conditional use permit; The City Council, at their January 13, 2015 meeting approved sign variances to allow an additional pylon sign(four total),to allow for a 40 foot sign where a 30 foot sign is allowed,to increase the allowable overall sign square footage to 760 square feet for the site, and to allow for a changeable copy sign (Option 4) that will not meet the allowable requirements. The application was approved with Option 4 as the additional freestanding sign and that the changeable copy portion of this sign be allowed to exceed the 35 percent requirement. The City Council approved the sign variances as recommended by the Planning Commission and referred the issue of an additional changeable copy sign to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission held public hearings at their February 19, 2015 and March 12, 2015 meetings, took comments from the Applicants and public, and recommended approval of the application subject to conditions. The Planning Commission recommended that the changeable copy sign on the northwest corner of the site be limited to 40 feet in height, 160 square feet in size and applicant shall remove signage on site to no more than 760 square feet within a 24 month period from the date the changeable copy sign permit is issued All sign variances shall be subject to the following conditions and/or restrictions imposed by the Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights as follows: The City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights approves the sign variances subject to the following findings of fact: 1. The variance criteria in Section 401.04 of the Zoning Ordinance have been reviewed and it has been determined by the Planning Commission that an additional changeable copy sign is justified. 2. Due to the location of this business and the site will have limited visibility from Highway 36, allowing less than a 40 foot sign could cause an undue hardship for the business and the ability of the customers to locate the building. 3. The additional sign height to 40 feet and a maximum of 160 square feet will ensure visibility identification of the business from both east and west bound traffic on Highway 36. 4. The additional changeable copy sign shall reduce the requests for temporary signage at this site. The City Council approves the following subject to the conditions as follows: • Variances- To allow an additional changeable copy pylon sign 40 foot sign where a 30 foot sign gn greater than 150 square feet,to allow for gn is allowed, to allow for a changeable copy sign that will not meet the maximum changeable copy requirements, and to have the Applicant remove signage within 24 months from issuing the sign permit for the changeable copy pylon sign so that the overall square footage of signage on site shall be no more than 760 square feet. 1. All conditions of the Conditional Use Permit and Variance for Raduenz Dealership Properties LLC approved July 26,2005 and January 13,2015 shall remain in effect. 2. The proposed changeable copy sign shall not exceed 40 feet in height and 160 square feet in sign face size. 3. The Applicant shall remove signage within 24 months from issuing the sign permit for the changeable copy pylon sign so that the overall square footage of signage on site shall be no more than 760 square feet. 4. The sign specifications and methods of illumination shall be subject to review and approval of the City Planner at the time of permitting. 5. A landscape plan for the area around the new sign shall be provided to the City and shall be subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. III. Reference Attachment: The reports of the City Planner dated December 4,2014 and March 5,2015 and site plan approved by the City Council are annexed to this variance permit by reference.Resolution of the City Council dated January 13 and March 25,2015 affecting this issuance are on file and of record in the City offices City of Oak Park Heights. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have set forth their hands and seals. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Date: ` // J By ary 'r Comber 'a sr i Date: i ' , By c Johnson /itYAciminim .r Dater �/ 2 By --- D.J.Rad e dC "AP— CEO, ' u nz Dealership ' :.i i es LLC EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION TPC 3801 Thurston Avenue N,Suite 100 ENCLOSURE IN Anoka, MN 58303 Phone:783.231.5840 Facsimile:783.427.0520 TPC @PIanningCo.00m PLANNING REPORT TO: Eric Johnson FROM: Scott Richards DATE: December 4, 2014 RE: Oak Park Heights—Stillwater Motors-Variances for Signage—5900 Stillwater Blvd North FILE NO: 236.02—14.05 BACKGROUND Daniel, DJ Raduenz of Raduenz Dealership Properties LLC, has made application for variances for signage at 5900 Stillwater Blvd North. Variances are requested related to the number, height, overall sign square footage, and allowances for the proposed changeable copy sign. The property is zoned B-3, Highway Business and Warehouse District in which automotive sales and service is a Conditional Use. The Applicant has requested to add an Electronic Message Center(EMC) sign at the south end of the property line adjacent to Stillwater Boulevard. The second request is to raise the existing Chevrolet/Buick franchise sign at the northeast corner of the site from 31 feet to 40 feet in height. The last variance for signage for Stillwater Motors was approved by the City Council on July 26, 2005. The variance included the following conditions: 7. An approval of a sign variance allowing a total of ten wall signs and eliminating the two 34 square foot "showroom" sign as proposed on the building elevations. The Applicant shall provide an accurate rendering of wall signs for review and approval of the City Council. The City Council approves the overall number and square footage of allowable wall signage for the project. 8. The Applicant shall remove the large pylon sign at the northwest corner of the site and all checkered banners prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the remodeled building. Attached for reference: Exhibit 1: Project Narrative Exhibit 2: Site Plan—Existing and Proposed Sign locations. Exhibit 3: Proposed Freestanding EMC Sign—Option 1 Exhibit 4: Proposed Freestanding EMC Sign—Option 2 Exhibit 5: Proposed Freestanding EMC Sign—Option 3 Exhibit 6: Proposed Freestanding EMC Sign—Option 4 Exhibit 7: Existing Building Wall Signage Table Exhibit 8: Wall Sign Picture(2001, 2002, 2005, 2006-2008, 2009 and 2010) Exhibit 9: Wall Sign Picture(2003, 2004) Exhibit 10: Wall Sign Diagram(2006/2007/2008) Exhibit 11: Wall Sign Diagram (2009/2010) Exhibit 12: Existing Pylon Signage Table Exhibit 13: Pylon Signage Picture(1001) Exhibit 14: Pylon Signage Picture(1002) Exhibit 15: Pylon Signage Picture (1003) Exhibit 16: Electronic Sign Brightness Information—November 20, 2014 Exhibit 17: Proposed Freestanding EMC Sign Landscape Plan Exhibit 18: Conditional Use Permit and Variance—July 26, 2005 ISSUES ANALYSIS Project Narrative. Mr. Raduenz has provided the following narrative that is also found within Exhibit 1 of this report: Stillwater Motors is requesting a variance for installing an Electronic Message Center (EMC) and to replace its current Chevrolet/Buick pylon sign on the northeast corner of the property, to a taller 40 foot pylon sign(Exhibit 14). The variance requests are: (1) Electronic Message Board (2) Chevrolet/Buick Pylon Sign (1) We are asking for a variance to install an EMC sign on the south end of the east property line. We currently have three pylon signs. See Exhibits 13,14,15 The EMC sign would allow Stillwater Motors to stay abreast of modem technology in the automotive industry and allow us to promote our business and products. By allowing the EMC sign it would also minimize the need for temporary signs and banners thus eliminating potential distractions to passing motorists. 2 The existing signs alone Stillwater Blvd are a branding requirement of our GM franchise. Adding an EMC to the existing GM signs is not an option (this is not allowed by our franchise). There are four options that (See Exhibits 3 thru 6) we are looking at, while option #2 meets the sign ordinances this becomes a large sign. Option #4 is a very clean look and is our preferred option. (2) Our Chevrolet/Buick Pylon Sign We are asking for a variance to replace our existing Chevrolet/Buick franchise sign (See Exhibit 14). It currently stands at 31 feet. The replacement would raise it to 40 feet and the sign panels would be reused, so the 11 feet, 3 inches x 11 feet 3 '/. or 127 square foot sign would remain the same. The architecture and visual appearance would remain the same. Raising the pylon sign would make it more visible from Highway 36 and County Road 5 at the bridge. Visibility is important to our business. Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Commercial on the Proposed Land Use Map. The use of the property for automotive sales and service is consistent with this land use designation. Zoning Ordinance. The property is zoned B-3, Highway Business and Warehouse District in which automotive sales and service is a Conditional Use. The Applicant has applied for signage variances to allow an additional pylon sign, to allow for a 40 foot sign where a 30 foot sign is allowed, to increase the allowable overall sign square footage for the site, and to allow for a changeable copy sign that will not meet the requirements. Review of the criteria for variances is found later in this report. Design Guidelines. The Design Guidelines indicate that ground or monument signs are encouraged over pylon signs. The Planning Commission should discuss whether the new sign could be designed as a monument sign. Signage. The property is within the Destination Retail Highway Sign District which would allow one freestanding sign of 150 square feet and a maximum height of 30 feet. The 2005 variance allowed a total of 10 wall signs for the site. The overall allowable sign area for the site would be 500 square feet. Proposed Electronic Message Center Skin. The Applicant has proposed a new EMC sign at the south end of the site adjacent to Stillwater Boulevard. There are four sign options proposed by the Applicant with Option 4 preferred by Stillwater Motors. The regulations for electronic signs indicate that the changeable copy portion of the sign shall not occupy more than 35 percent of the actual copy and graphic area of a freestanding sign. Only Option 2 would meet this requirement. Option 4 would be a 50 square foot sign with an overall height of 15 feet. This sign would require a variance from the provisions for changeable copy signs in 401.15.G.9.d.4) of the Zoning Ordinance. A variance is also required to add an additional freestanding sign. The Planning Commission should consider these options and determine if a variance is 3 warranted. This would be the first variance granted from the provisions related to electronic signs. Proposed Height Increase For Existing Freestanding Skin. The applicant has proposed raising the existing freestanding pylon sign at the northeast corner of the site from 31 feet to 40 feet. The size of the sign is 127 square feet. The existing sign panels would be reused so the new sign would be the same size. The property is within the Destination Retail Highway Sign District which would allow one freestanding sign of 150 square feet and a maximum height of 30 feet. The sign would require a sign height variance. The sign base will be landscaped. Sign Square Feet Sign Message Height North Pylon Collision Center 25 80 Northeast Pylon Chevrolet/Buick 31 127 East Pylon Chevrolet Truck 28 77 TOTAL 284 Wall Signage. There are no changes to the wall signage proposed. The 2005 variance allowed for 10 wall signs. Currently there are 10 wall signs in place. Total No. Square Feet Sign Message of Signs West Elevation Service 2 21.3 Body Shop 31.3 South Elevation Delivery 2 25 Stillwater Motors 58.11 North Elevation Buick 2 94.5 Chevrolet 93.0 East Elevation Certified Service 2 33.8 Buick Emblem 20.53 Southeast Bowtie 2 13.37 Elevation Chevrolet 35.37 Signature TOTAL 10 425.98 4 Allowable Sian Area. The total allowable sign area on site, with the freestanding signs, would be 500 feet. Currently there are 10 wall signs with a total of 426 square feet. The proposed and existing freestanding signs total 334 square feet for a site signage total of 760 square feet. The Planning Commission will need to consider variances for number, height, allowances for the proposed changeable copy sign and the site signage that exceeds the total allowable by 260 square feet. Sian Illumination. The proposed sign will be required to comply with the Zoning Ordinance lighting requirements. Staff will approve the lighting specifications for the signs at the time of permitting. Sign Variance. Variance criteria are provided in Section 401.04 of the Oak Park Heights Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission and the City Council should review the following criteria and conditions to determine if the sign variances are justified. Review Criteria. The Planning Commission and City Council should make a finding of fact that the proposed action will not: a. Impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. b. Unreasonably increase the congestion in the public street. c. Have the effect of allowing any district uses prohibited therein, permit a lesser degree of flood protection than the flood protection elevation for the particular area or permit standards which are lower than those required by State law. d. Increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety. e. Unreasonably diminish or impair established property values within the neighborhood, or in any way be contrary to the intent of this Ordinance. f. Violate the intent and purpose of the Comprehensive Plan. g. Violate any of the terms or conditions of Item 5, below. h. Conditions for Approval. A variance from the terms of this Ordinance shall not be granted unless it can be demonstrated that: a. Undue hardship will result if the variance is denied due to the existence of special conditions and circumstances which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands,structures or buildings in the same district. 1) Special cases may include exceptional topographic or water conditions or, in the case of an existing lot or parcel of record, narrowness, shallowness, insufficient area or shape of the property. 2) Undue hardship caused by the special conditions and circumstances may not be solely economic in nature,if a reasonable use of the property exists under the terms of this Title. 3) Special conditions and circumstances causing undue hardship shall not be a result of lot size or building location when the lot qualifies as a buildable parcel. b. Literal interpretation of the provisions of this Ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this ordinance or deny the applicant the ability to put the property in question to a reasonable use. c. The special conditions and circumstances causing the undue hardship do not result from the actions of the applicant. d. Granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Ordinance to other lands,structure or buildings n the same district under the same conditions. e. The request is not a result of non-conforming lands,structures or buildings in the same district. f. The request is not a use variance. 5 g. The variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the applicant. h. The request does not create an inconvenience to neighboring properties and uses. Due to the location of this business in that the building will have limited visibility from Highway 36, the applicants have indicated that allowing only a 31 foot freestanding would cause an undue hardship for their business and the ability of customers to locate the building. A number of other businesses in the Highway 36 corridor have asked for and received variances for signage. Granting a variance inconvenience to neighboring request will not create an 9 g properties and uses. Additionally, the Planning Commission should also consider the precedence of allowing an electronic sign without the additional non electronic sign area that is required by the sign regulations. This is the first time that the City has considered such a variance. City Staff does not have an issue with allowing an additional sign or the increase in the overall sign square footage. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION If the Planning Commission agrees to recommend the requests for the variances, they should consider the conditions that follow: • Variances—To allow an additional 30 foot sign is allowed, to increase pylon he allownable overall erall sign q ar sign ots where f r the site, and to allow for a changeable copy sign that will not meet the allowable requirements. 1. All conditions of the Conditional Use Permit and Variance for Raduenz Dealership Properties LLC approved July 26, 2005 shall remain in effect. 2. The sign specifications and methods of illumination shall be subject to review and approval of the City Planner at the time of permitting. 3. The Planning Commission should discuss whether requiring the new sign to be constructed as a monument sign. 4. The landscape plan for the area around the new sign shall be subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. pc: Julie Hultman 6 EXHIBIT MOTORScom CHEVROLET BUICK 12 •FAMILY OWNED,SINCE 1922• 5900 Stillwater Boulevard North•RO.Box 337 November 12,2014 sip' •Minnesota 55082 City of Oak Park Heights, Stillwater Motors is requesting a variance for installing an Electronic:Message replace its current Chevrolet/Buidc Pylon Sign on the northeast corner of the property,(EMC)and to Pylon sign(exhibit 1002). p►oPertY.to a taller 40 foot The variance requests are: (1) Electronic Message Board(ECM) (2) ChevroletJBvidc Pylon Sign(exhibit 1002) (1) We are asking a variance to install an EMC sign on the south end of the east property line. We currently have 3 pylon signs see Exhibit 1001-1003. EMC sign would allow Sgihvater Motors to stay abreast of Modem Technology In the industry and allowing us to promote our business and minimize the need for products. By allowing the EMC signer also motorists, Lemporary signs and banners thus eliminating potential distractions to passing ibdsting pylon signs along Stillwater Blvd are a branding requirement of our GM Franchise. Adding EMC to edsting GM signs is not an option(this is not allowed by our franchise). There are 4 options that(see attached pages)we are looking at,while ordinances this becomes a large sign.Option#4 Is a option errets the Sign very Clean Look and our Preferred Option. (2) Our Chevrolet/Buick pylon sign. We are asking for a variance to replace our existing Chevrolet/Bukk franchise sign(see exhibit 1002). It currently stands at 31 Beet the replacement would raise It to 40 foot and the sign panels would be Reused so the,11'-3 3 "x 11'-3 N" 127 square footage sign would remain the same. The architecture and visual appearance would remain the same. Raising the pylon sign would make it more visible from highway 36 and county Road S and the bridge. 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The electronic sign in question comes equipped with automatic dimming technology adjusts the displays brightness based on ambient light conditions.The sign that automatically to be set not to exceed 5,000 nits during the daylight hours and 500 nits from sunset o sunrise ability measured at the sign face at maximum brightness. Daktronics, Inc. is the world leader in the design and manufacture of electronic display systems. We closely with our customers foe a resiponsible approach to adhere he markkeet regulatory environment,working Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, DAKTRONICS, INC. Angela Bailey Signage Legislation 605-692-0200 mre DAKTRONICS a EMIT 1 • L = ..r L � �IJ t V ' u � c J CI 04 y a Oho II° • d•� bo c m • EXHIBIT 1 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR RADUENZ DEALERSHIP PROPERTIES LLC File No.:798.02-05.06 Date Issued:July 26.2005 Legal Description: (Washington County Geo.Code 06.029.20.12.0004) See Attached Exhibit"A" Owner: Raduenz Dealership pro es I T c Address: 5900 Stillwater Blvd. Stillwater,MN 55082 Site Address:5900 Stillwater Blvd. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Present Zoning District: B-3 Highway Business District Permitted uses set forth in Ordinance 401 Section 401.300 L CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:A conditional use permit has been issued to allow for the the existing building (57,980 sq ft) and parking lot expansion to replace parking stalls lost to the expansion ilding expansion.Also issued is a variance for wall signage All uses shall be subject to the following conditions and/or restrictions imposed by the July 26,2005 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights as follows: 1. All parking setbacks,curbs and stonnwater drainage systems shall be constructed and brought into compliance with the Zoning Ordinance regulations in accordance with the three and five plan as indicated on the approved site plans dated 6/15/05.(Copies on file in city offices) phasing 2. Revisions to the landscape plan showing shade trees along 59th St,the frontage road to Hwy 5,and in appropriate places around the parking area are approved in concept. Final revisions to the landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Arborist. 3. The grading,drainage,and utility plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and the Browns Creek Watershed District. 4. Customer,employee,and display parking shall be delineated on the site plan and all customer parking stalls shall be appropriately signed. 5. Detailed plans and completely labeled building elevations shall be resubmitted to the city to show all building materials and colors. A materials board shall be submitted for the City Council review. 6. A detailed photometric plan showing lot perimeter and street centerline foot candles compliant to city code shall be provided. All lighting shall be installed or retrofitted to be in compliance with the lighting standards of the Zoning Ordinance. 7. An approval of the sign variance allowing a total of ten wall signs and eliminating the two 34 sq "showroom"signs as proposed on the building elevations. The applicant shall provide an accurate foot rendering of all wall signs for review and approval of the City Council. The City Council approves the overall number and square footage of allowable wall signage for the project. 8. The applicant shall remove the large pylon sign at the northwest corner of the site and all checkered banners prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the remodeled building. 9. The materials utilized for the proposed trash enclosure shall be the same materials used on the building. 10. All automobile repair activities shall be limited to within the principal structure and the doors to the service bays shall be kept closed except when vehicles are being moved in or out of service areas. 11. There shall be no exterior storage of automobile parts or related items on the site. All parts storage shall be internal to the building. The applicant shall provide a site plan indicating the location of the fenced car storage area and fencing details subject to review and approval of City stag Any cars under repair that are to be stored outside of the building shall be parked within said fenced car storage area. 12. All noise created from operations on the site shall be in conformance with Section 401.15.B.11 of the Zoning Ordinance. 13. The outdoor paging system shall be replaced with a personal communication system that is non-audible beyond the property lines. 14. The applicant shall receive and retain,if required,a Hazardous Waste Generators License from Washington County for the Stillwater Motors operation. IlL Reference Attachment: The reports of the City Planner dated July 7,2005 and site plan approved by the City Council are annexed hereto by reference. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have set forth their hands and seals. ,AK P• • :` HTS Date: By $nw..% e eG� Date: r/(0-dam By c �' City :. , ,,•,':u :tor Dater 2,3 y /i ,� D.J.Rad �"!! CEO, • * Deal : -'•. ,'es LLC EXHIBIT"A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION Exhibit A Washington County GEO Code: 06.029.20.12.0004&0014 Legal Description; Lot 1,Block 1,Kern Center Physical Address: 5900 Stillwater Blvd.N. PLANNERS EXHIBIT T AND SITE PLANS .d . ENCLOSURE 1 j MAC NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. • 4800 Olson Mar oriel Highway, Suite 202, Golden. Valley, MN 55422 Telephone: 783.231.2555 Facsimile: 788.231.25881 plannero@naoplanntng.00m MEMORANDUM TO: Eric Johnson FROM: . Cassie Schumacher-Georgopoulos/Scott Richards DATE: July 07,2005 RE:. Oak Park Heights—Stillwater Motors; CUP, Sign Variance and Design Guidelines Review FILE NO: 798.02—.05.06 • BACKGROUND Mr. Daniel Raduenz of Stillwater Motors has applied for a Conditional Use Permit(CUP) to allow for the expansion of Stillwater Motors current budding and.parking lot The plans submitted show a 57,980 square feet building expansion to allow for a larger service area, new show floor and some remodeling work. Stillwater Motors will also expand their current parking lots to replace stalls lost to the building expansion. The location of the site is at 5900 Stillwater Blvd. The current lot is 600,000 square feet with the current building at 35,000 square feet. The proposal will add 47,708 square feet to the current building. There will be 170 new stalls added to the remaining 575 parking stalls for a total of 745 stalls. The site is in a B-3, Highway Business District and will require a CUP for the expansion of an open and outdoor sales area, a variance for wall signage,and a Design Guidelines review. Attached for reference: Exhibit 1 Site Plan and Trash Enclosure Details Exhibit 2 Building Floor Plans Exhibit 3 Building Elevations Exhibit 4 Landscape Plan and Photometric Plan Exhibit 5 Existing Conditions and Demo Plan Exhibit 6 Grading and Erosion Control Plan • Exhibit 7 Utility Plan Exhibit 8 Layout Plan Exhibit 9 Freestanding Sign Dimensions • ISSUE ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan. The proposed development is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. According to the Existing Land Use Map,the site Is bordered on all sides by compatible uses. In addition, the City's Proposed Land Use Map guides this site as a Highway Commercial use,as well as the property surrounding the site. Zoning. The property is zoned B-3, Highway Commercial District. Retail sales are a permitted use in this district;however,open and outdoor sales are only allowed in Section 401.31.E under a Conditional Use Permit. A review of the specific conditions for a CUP will follow later in the report. CUP Request. The applicant has applied for a conditional use permit to allow for open and outdoor display and sale of vehicles. The site plan illustrates 57,980 square feet of new floor area and 170 new parking stalls. Lot Performance Standards. The following table compares the required and proposed dimensions and setbacks for the Stillwater Motors site in the B-3 District. The dimensions of the proposed are compliant with the dimensions required by the district. Area I Lot Width 1 Setback Front(S) I Side(W) I Side(E) I Rear(N) Required 15,000 100 40 10 20 Proposed 690,892 638 530 366 110 70 70 Parking stalls and aisles conform to the size requirements set by the Ordinance. Parking stalls shall be marked with white or yellow painted lines not less than four(4) inches wide. Currently the north and west parking lots of Stillwater Motors do not comply with the required ten (10)foot setback. The applicants have Illustrated and proposed to bring these lots into compliance through a five (5)year phasing plan. The north lot is proposed to be brought into compliance during Phase 2 (within three years), and the west lot is proposed to be brought into compliance in Phase 3(within five years). The Planning Commission and City Council must determine if they would like to have the lots brought into compliance now or if the phasing plan will suffice. Grading, Drainage,and Utility. Grading,drainage,and utility plans have been submitted and are subject to review by the City Engineer and Brown's Creek Watershed District. Stormwater is direct into a drainage ditch along 58th St,which drains into the pond at the southern end of Kern Center. The pond on the northwest corner of the site will receive water from northwest areas of the site. 2 • Section 401.15.F.4.h.17, states that all open, off-street parking shall have a continuous concrete perimeter curb barrier around the entire lot. The applicant's proposal shows detail of a surmountable concrete curb;however,the site plans do not show the curb to be continuous. With the new construction the Planning Commission and City Council shall decide if the site should be brought into compliance or if the phasing plan for setbacks and curbing shall be followed. Landscaping. City Arborist Kathy Widin has reviewed the revised landscape plan and has the following comments: "The project will add 120 shrubs and 15 flowering crabapples to the site as well as keep some existing landscaping on the W side of the entrance road from 58th St. Planters for annual flowers will be added In front of the building. The plant species to be used are attractive, relatively free of serious Insect or disease problems and will require minimal maintenance. After also reviewing the landscaping put in around the expansion projects for Stillwater Ford and Routson Motors and visiting those sites, I would like to see a few shade trees added to the property,perhaps along 58th St. or the frontage road to Hwy.5. This would depend upon the available planting space which is outside the boulevard right-of-way for either road." To comply with the request made by the City Arborist, the landscape plan shall include shade trees along 58th St and the frontage road to Hwy 5. Shade trees shall also be planted around the parking areas to reduce the heat island effects of the impervious pavement. Parking. The City's Zoning Ordinance does not have parking standards related to open and outdoor sales of car,trucks or vans. In replacerrient of the standard,evaluation of number of parking stalls will be based on the requirements for outdoor boat sales. Boat sales require one(1)space for each 400 square feet of floor area for the first 25,000 square feet,plus one space for each 600 square feet thereafter. The total floor space for the existing building plus the new addition is 88,173; the calculable area is 79,356. To calculate the total number of stalls needed percent, 25,000 square feet are divided by 400 (25,000/400=62.5 stalls)and the remaining 54,356 square feet are divided by 600(54356/6000.5 stalls);therefore, a minimum of 153 parking stalls will need to occur on site. The site plan is proposing a total of 745 parking stall,which exceeds the require number of stalls. A revised site plan will need to delineate where employee parking, customer parking, and display parking will occur. Building Height and Design Guidelines. The building heights meet the maximum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed building at its highest point is 35 feet,which is the maximum height allowed by the Ordinance. Exterior building materials should be described in more detail and labeled completely on the elevations. Labels and descriptions are missing from windows and several building materials. A brief 3 description of some exterior building materials have been given and appear to meet the requirements set forth by the Ordinance. However, there Is no specific material description other than precast wall panel,pre-finished metal Building materials and colors shall be specified in detailed and labeled completely.materials board shall be provided for the Planning Commission and City Council review. • Windows for the showroom appear to be on the south and east sides of the buildings. Pre-finished metal paneling and masonry will cover the building facade of the showroom. The service area and body shop facades will be faced in a precast wall panel and a two other unspecified materials. Materials shall be specified and color elevations shall be made available to the Planning Commission and City Council for approval. Lighting Plan. A further detailed photometric plan shall be submitted to show foot candles across the entire property and to the centerlines of the adjacent roads. The Zoning Ordinance states that outdoor lighting shall not exceed one foot candle measured from the centerline of a public street, nor shall light exceed four-tenths (0.4) of a foot candle at any property line adjoining an adjacent property. Light levels on the submitted plan look to exceed the maximum along the property lines to the north and the east;therefore, revisions to the proposed lighting scheme and a detailed photometric plan will need to be resubmitted for review. New lighting is proposed for the parking area as well as the building. The parking area is proposed to have fixtures 23 feet in height(a maximum of 25 feet is set by the Ordinance)with 1,2, or 4 head fixtures ranging in number of watts per head. All fixtures• are 90 degree cutoff,which is compliant with the Ordinance. The table below describes the number of fixtures, their location and number of watts(including the building fixtures): Location Number of Number of Number of Heads Watts per Existin! Fixtures New Fixtures Head Northwest 6 fixtures 1 fixture 2 heads per fixture 1000W 1 fixture 1 fixture 4 heads per fixture 400W 1 fixture 2 heads per fixture 400W Northwest 12 fixtures 4 fixtures 2 heads per fixture 1000W 1 fixture 2 heads per fixture 250W 2 fixtures 1 head •=r fixture 250W Southwest 3 fixtures 4 heads per fixture 400W Southeast 5 fixtures 2 fixtures 2 heads per fixture 400W 9 fixtures 4 heads per fixture 400W On Building 2 heads per fixture 400W 31 fixtures 1 wall mount 250W All fixtures are compliant with the Zoning Ordinance; however,a detailed photometric plan will need to be submitted to show Illumination over the entire property. 4 Signage. Twelve(12)building signs are being • The proposed wall signs range proposed on all faces of the building. and location of each building sign is described in the following t2ableQuare feet. The size Location Sign Size . Area North . Stillwater Motors 25'x 7' 175 square feet Buick 31'-6"x 3' 94.5 square feet Chevrolet 23'-3"x 4' . 93 square feet Total Sign Area Jeep 12'-3"x 4'9" 58.2 square feet " 420.7 square feet West Service 10-8 X 2' 21.3 square feet Body Shop 15'9"x 2' 31.3 square feet Total Sign Area 52.3 square feet South Body Shop 15'-8"x 2' 81.3 square feet Delivery x' " 2' 25 square feet Showroom 172' 2 34 square feet Total Sign Area 70.3 square feet East Showroom 17'x 2' 34 square feet Service 10'-8"X 2' 21.3 square feet Total Sign Area 55.3 square feet Southeast Stillwater Motors 15'-8"x 5' 78.4 s•uare feet Overall Sign Area 598.6 square feet The Zoning Ordinance allows two walls signs,with each sign placed on a separate building façade. Allowable sign area is 18%of front building façade feet The proposed signs on the building are exceeding both th umberand area uare allowed in the Ordinance. Therefore, the applicant has applied for a sign variance to allow all proposed signs to occur as drawn. Section 401.15.G.16 reviews the following conditions to allow for a sign variance: 1. The particular physical surrounding, shape, or topographical conditions of the specific parcel of land involved exist. The parcel is and will remain an auto dealership. 2. That the condition involved is unique to the particular parcel of land involved. The signs requiring the variance are specific only to an auto dealer to easily direct customer traffic around the building and free up congestion on site. • 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. 5 The purpose of the signs is to advertise the business, but the majority of the signs are directional to show where cars needing to be serviced can circulate and where delivery traffic should be directed. 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. The current use of the parcel will not change; however,with the expansion into a larger facility more directional signs will be need to ensure movement can happen on site without injury to others. 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. The,signs are for the sole use of the property,since they are attached to a building set back a large distance from residential roads they should in no way be detrimental to the surrounding areas. 6. That the proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, or substantially Increase the public streets or interfere with the function of the Police re of the Departments of the City. The signs will be attached flush against the building approximately 20 feet off the ground;therefore,they should not interfere with any ground movement nor impair supply of light or air from other properties. The Planning Commission and City Council shall review the conditions and determine if the number of signs and overall square footage Is appropriate. Three onsite freestanding signs are exempt from review and will be allowed as is. However,the large sign at the northwest corner of the property visible from Hwy 36 shall be removed, along with the checkered banners placed in various locations on site. These two displays are in violation of permitted signage In the Highway Business District. The American Flags are allowed on site, and may remain. Trash. A trash enclosure is proposed for the west side of the property. A plan and elevation drawing have been submitted with the site plan. The applicant will need to specify the materials proposed for the trash enclosure to ensure they are consistent with those for the building. CUP Review Criteria The Conditional Use Permit criteria for open and outdoor sale of vehicles are listed below with a review of each: 6 • 1. Outside sales areas are landscaped and fenced or screened from view of neighboring residential uses or abutting residential districts. A revised landscape plan including shade trees shall be submitted. There are no neighboring residential uses or abutting residential districts to be considered in this area. 2. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right-of--way or from neighboring residences. A revised photometric plan shall be submitted to ensure that foot candles do not exceed the requirements set forth by the ordinance. Proposed light fixtures are hooded at 90 degrees. 3. Areas are asphalt or concrete surfaced. Submitted plans show area to be asphalt with concrete curb around part of the parking area, and has been proposed to be constructed in phases. Planning Commission and City Council will need to determine if the area should be constructed at once or is agreeable to the new parking areas to be constructed in phases. 4. Adequate analysis and provisions are made to resolve issues related to demand for services. No use shall be allowed that will exceed the City's ability to provide utility,police, tire, administrative or other services to the site. The use will not exceed the City's ability to provide services. 5. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.7.of the Ordinance are considered and satisfactorily met. The proposed use follows the current use of the site;therefore, is an appropriate use provided that conditions of approval are met. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION The proposed expansion of Stillwater Motors is an appropriate use and is allowed under a CUP in the B-3 District. Staff recommends approval of the CUP of the expansion as long as the following conditions are met: 1. A decision shall be made by the Planning Commission and City Council as to whether they would like to have all parking and curbs and an updated stormwater system constructed and brought into compliance at the beginning of construction, or if the proposed phasing plan will suffice. 2. Revisions to the landscape plan showing shade trees along 59th St, the frontage road to Hwy 5,and in appropriate places around the parking area. Revision to the landscape plan shall be reviewed by the City Arborist. 7 3. The grading,drainage,and utility plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. 4. Customer, employee, and display parking shall be delineated on the site plan. 5. Detailed and completely labeled building elevations shall be resubmitted to show all building materials and colors. A materials board shall be submitted for the Planning Commission and City Council review. 6. A detailed photometric plan showing lot perimeter and street centerline foot candies shall be provided. 7. An approval of the sign variance specifying if any of the proposed signs shall be removed;along with the agreement by the applicant to remove the large sign at the northwest corner and the checkered banners. 8. Description of materials for the propose trash enclosure to ensure they are the same as materials use on the building. • 9. All automobile repair activities shall be limited to within the principal structure and the doors to the service bays shall be kept closed except when vehicles are being moved in or out of service areas. • 10. There shall be nor exterior storage of automobile parts,parked cars, or related items on the site. All storage shall be internal to the building. Any cars to be stored outside of the building shall be in full working order. 11. 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SS L EXHIBIT 9 T 3801 Thurston Avenue N,Suite 100 ENCLOSURE Anoka, MN 55303 Phone.783.231.5840 Facsimile:763.427.0620 TPC@Plan ni ngCo.com PLANNING REPORT TO: Eric Johnson FROM: Scott Richards DATE: March 5, 2015 RE: Oak Park Heights—Stillwater Motors-Variances for Signage—5900 Stillwater Blvd North FILE NO: 236.02— 14.05 BACKGROUND The Planning Commission, at their February 19, 2015 meeting, continued the discussion of the variance for an additional changeable copy sign on Highway 36. They suggested that the Applicant consider incorporating the Collision Center sign with the proposed 50 foot changeable copy sign at the northwest corner of the site. Since that meeting, the Applicant has reviewed the sign plan for the dealership and proposes the following: 1. All the signs approved by the City Council on January 13, 2015 will remain the same. 2. A changeable copy sign on Highway 36, 50 feet in height and 184 square feet maximum size. The Collision Center sign will remain as a separate freestanding sign. 3. The Buick and Chevrolet wall signs on the north side of the building are to remain. Additionally, the Planning Commission asked City Staff to review other cities sign standards, especially as it relates to car dealerships and other large development sites. A discussion of those findings is found later in this report. Attached for reference: Exhibit 1: Project Narrative—March 4, 2015 Exhibit 2: Sign Spacing—Highway 36 Exhibit 3: Existing, Approved and Proposed Signage Exhibit 4: Proposed Sign Location(1) Exhibit 5: Sign Location(2) Exhibit 6: Sign Faces Diagram(3) Exhibit 7: Proposed Sign, View from Highway 36 (4) Exhibit 8: Proposed Sign, View from Highway 36 (5) Exhibit 9: Proposed Sign Picture(6) Exhibit 10: Proposed Sign Plan (7) Exhibit 11: Buick/Chevrolet Signs(Exhibit 1) Exhibit 12: Letter from Daktronics, Inc. January 29, 2015. Exhibit 13: Site Line Study(Two Pages) Exhibit 14: Sign Regulations—Burnsville Exhibit 15: Sign Regulations—Inver Grove Heights Exhibit 16: Sign Regulations—Lakeville Exhibit 17: Sign Regulations-Woodbury ISSUES ANALYSIS Project Narrative. Mr. Raduenz has provided the following narrative that is also Exhibit 1 of this report: so found Stillwater Motors is requesting a variance for an Electronic Message (EMC)in the northwest corner of the property. ( ) to be We are requesting the additional sign (EMC) along Highway 36 for additional request for the Pylon signage, to be 50 feet in height, and is l iit safety and visibility. By doing different height tests we have determined to regards e i to t lines above the trees, which will grow higher and wider, Including other obstructions sight need to have the sign at a minimum of 50 feet. This height will allow drivers the ability to see the cirons we sign easily and make proper lane changes and signals for safety while traveling Highway 36. EMC sign would allow Stillwater Motors to stay abreast of Modem Technology in Industry and allowing us to promote our business and products. By allowing EMC sign would also minimize the need for temporary °gy n the g Y wmg Porary signs and banners. We request that our signage allowance be increased up to 960 sq. ft. Stillwater Motors portfolio is very unique, not only in size, 90,000 square foot facility,acre site with 6 Distinct Departments, more access roads and longer frontages roads than other commercial �' a business properties in Oak Park Heights.Stillwater Motors need to be e largest single en tenant other single tenant properties on our allowable signage. We should judged nor like a multi-tenant property. Stillwater Motors operates Departments-each more with different reason for a customer to visit. Even the views the re roads, Hwy a 36, Co. Rd 5, 58"' St. and Memorial Ave. N. surrounding our property views of our party all offer vastly Property and the different departments we operate. 2 One of the alternatives we were asked to consider was to combine one of the existing signs (Collision Center sign) on the north side of the property n proposed Electronic Message Center (EMC) sign. We have di cu sed'� the new internally and really believe that the separate Collision Center sign is essential this option to our signage and branding on the north side of the building. Our Collision Center is a major Department of Stillwater Motors. It offers a primary and customers that are not currently shopping for a vehicle to visit us.fundamental Removing that reason p for not an option. Combining the EMC and the Collision Center Sign would is public into thinking this is a collision center only. The current Collison Cente confuse i the and attractive sign. The only other visual for that department is a small 31.3 square foot wall sign at the rear of the building. The New Proposed EMC Sign to be located on the NW corner, the Collision Pylon Sign Chevrolet/Buick Pylon Sign are spaced at 400 feet and 320 feet respectively. The signs are not stacked upon each other and they are all professional grade, attractive and tasteful signs that enhance the image of our business and the surrounding landscape. We do not believe our proposed sign plan along the north side of our property will look like a bad sign row. The professional signs, surrounding landscape and land contours, trees, elevations and setbacks will offer an attractive environment for the location. If the 50 foot height is not at all possible on the EMC sign, we can lower it to the 40 foo t height to be consistent with our Buick/Chevrolet sign being raised to 40 feet, previously approved. Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as Commercial the Proposed Land Use Map. The use of the property al service is consistent with this land use designation, p for automotive sales and Zoning Ordinance. The property is zoned B-3, Highway Business and Warehouse District in which automotive sales and service is a Conditional Use. The Applicant ha applied for signage variances to allow an additional changeable co s than 150 square feet, to allow for a 50 foot sign where a 30 foot signs allowed, to allow greater for a changeable copy sign that will not meet the requirements, and allow an increase in the overall square footage of signage on site. The square feet of signage over the maximum of 760 square f eto established by the variance granted by the City Council on January 13, 2015. Review of the criteria for variances is found later in this report. Signage. The property is within the Destination Retail Highway Sign District which would allow one freestanding sign of 150 square feet and a maximum height of 30 feet. The 2005 variance allowed a total of 10 wall signs for the site. The overall allowable sign area for the site would be 500 square feet. 3 Pro Dosd Changeable Sian The Applicant has proposed a new changeable copy sign Highway 36. The sign is proposed at 50 feet in height (30 feet allowed) and would be 184 square feet in size. The regulations for electronic signs indicate that the changeable copy portion of the sign shall not occupy more than 35 percent of the actual copy and graphic area of a freestanding sign. The sign is proposed to be 100 percent changeable copy. This sign would require a variance from the provisions for height, to allow an additional freestanding sign (one allowed on site, this would put the total at five), to allow for a sign greater than 150 square feet and allow for 100 percent changeable copy. The Planning Commission should consider this request and determine if a variance is warranted. The Applicant has indicated that the sign could be lowered to 40 feet. Allowable Sign Area Within the Zoning Ordinance provisions, the total allowable sign area on site, with the wall and freestanding signs, would be 500 square feet. Currently there are 10 wall signs with a total of 423 square feet. The proposed,will total 518 P poi approved and existing freestanding square feet for a site. The Applicant has indicated that they propose not to remove the Buick and Chevrolet wall signs on the north side of the building which total 184 square feet. The resulting total signage on the site will be 941 requested a maximum total of 960 square feet. The va variance approved by the City has Council on January 13, 2015 granted a total of 760 square feet. Pylon Signaae The existing and proposed total of freestanding signage is as follows: Sign Square Feet Existing North 11111.1111111PM Hei.ht Pylon Collision Center 80 Existing Northeast Chevrolet/Buick 40 Man Pylon (Approved) Existing East Pylon Chevrolet Truck 28 Approved Changeable Copy 50 Changeable Copy Sign - Stillwater Blvd. Proposed Changeable Copy 50 Changeable Copy 184 S',n-Hi•hwa 36 Total ■ 4 Wall Sianage IIIIPMIIIIMII Total No. Square Feet West Elevation of S'.ns Service Illain Body Shop South Elevation Delivery Stillwater Motors 25 58.11 North Elevation Buick Chevrolet 1 East Elevation Certified Service Buick Emblem © 20 0.5 Southeast 20.53 Elevation Bowbe Chevrolet UM Si.nature Total 10 422.78 Sian Illumination The proposed sign will be required to comply Ordinance lighting requirements. Staff will approve the lighting scficaations for the signs at the time of permitting. he Sign Variance. Variance criteria are provided in Section 401.04 of the Oak Park Heights Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission and the City should review the following criteria and conditions to determine if the sign variances are justified. Review Criteria. The Planning Commission and C proposed action will not: City Council should make a finding of fact that the a. Impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. b. Unreasonably increase the congestion in the public street. c. Have the effect of allowing any district uses prohibited therein protection than the flood protection elevation for the particular area p a it standards degree which flood lower than those required by State law. p Permit standards which are d. Increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety. e. Unreasonably diminish or impair established property values within the neighborhood, or in any way be contrary to the intent of this Ordinance. f. Violate the intent and purpose of the Comprehensive Plan. g. Violate any of the terms or conditions of Item 5,below. h. Conditions for Approval. A variance from the terms of this Ordinance shall not be granted unless it can be demonstrated that: a. Undue hardship will result if the variance is denied due to the existence of special circumstances which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands,structures or buildings in the same district. 5 1) Special cases may include exceptional topographic or water conditions or, in the case of an existing lot or parcel of record, narrowness, shallowness, insufficient area or shape of the Property. 2) Undue hardship caused by the special conditions and circumstances may not be solely in nature, if a reasonable use of the property Y of this Title. 3) Special conditions and circumstances causing undue hardship shall of be asresult of lot size or building location when the lot qualifies as a buildable parcel. b. Literal interpretation of the common)interpretation a provisions of this Ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights Y 1 yed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this ordinance or deny the applicant the ability to put the property in question to a reasonable use. c. The special conditions and circumsta actions of the applicant. noes causing the undue hardship do not result from the d. Granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special denied by this Ordinance to other lands,structure or buildings n the same ditrict under the same conditions. privilege that is e. The request is not a result of non-conforming lands,structures or buildings in the same district. f. The request is not a use variance. g. The variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the applicant. h. The request does not create an inconvenience to neighboring properties and uses. Due to the location of this business in that the building will have limited visibility from 36, the applicants have indicated that allowing only a 30 foot frees rom would cause an undue hardship for their business and the ability of customers to locate the building. A number of other businesses in the Highway 36 corridor have asked and received variances for signage height. This is the first time that the City has considered a variance for a 50 foot freestanding sign. The site lines from Highway 36, when traveling east do not justify the need for the sign height. It is doubtful that the foot sign would be visible on the west bound lanes of Highway 36 and a much taller sign would likely be required. sign City Staff is concerned with the precedence of allowing a sign of this height. We do believe it is justified or necessary at this location. A 40 foot sign would be ade u not similar to the request for the pylon sign that has already been approved. q ate, City Staff does not have an issue with allowing the additional sign with a size of 18 square feet as long as the two wall signs are removed. The 960 4 signage would be significantly more signage than allowed on any site feet tOak Park overall Heights. Other Cities Sign Regulations. City Staff has reviewed other cities sign especially those on highway corridors that have car dealerships. Please find attached excerpts of the sign g requirements, 9 regulations for Burnsville, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville and Woodbury. The Burnsville, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville regulations are similar to what is currently in place in Oak Park Heights. When comparing the regulations, it can be determined that Oak Park Heights is compared to the other communities. Inver Grove Heights is the onlyacommuni of when four that includes a formula that factor in the size of building and lot in calculating overall allowable sign area. It appears as though none of the Inver Grove Heights zonin districts include an overall sign area maximum. g 6 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION If the Planning Commission agrees to recommend the requests for the varia should consider the conditions that follow. City Staff does not recommend noes, they sign be allowed at 50 feet and recommends that signage should be removed new incorporated so that the maximum signage for the site remains at less than 760 qd re or feet. square • Variances - To allow an additional changeable co square feet, to allow for a 50 foot sign where a 30 foot sign is al owed,tto allow 150 for a changeable copy sign that will not meet the requirements, and to allow an increase in the overall square footage of signage on site to 960 square feet. 1. All conditions of the Conditional Use Permit and Variance for Raduenz Dealership Properties LLC approved July 26, 2005 and January 13, 2015 shall remain in effect. 2. The proposed changeable copy sign shall not exceed 40 feet in and feet in sign face size. height�9 nd 184 3. The Applicant shall remove the Chevrolet and Buick wall signs on the north side of the building or remove an equal amount of signage so that the total signage on site does not exceed 760 square feet. 9 4. The sign specifications and methods of illumination shall be subject to review approval of the City Planner at the time of permitting. and 5. A landscape plan for the area around the new sign shall be and shall be subject to review and approval of the City Arbonst rovided to the City pc: Julie Hultman 7 EXHIBIT MOTORS1com CHEWRDLET BUICK •FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1922• 5900 Stillwater Boulevard North•P.O.Box 337 Stillwater,Minnesota 55082 March 4th 2015 City of Oak Park Heights, Stillwater Motors is requesting a variance for an Electronic Message(EMC)to be installed in the northwest corner of the property. We are requesting the additional sign(EMC)a pylon a reque,to be 50 feet in height,and is 8 Highway 36 for additional visibility. The request for the height tests we have determined to have sight lines a�the regards which will visibility. By doing different including other obstructions we need to have the sign at a minimum of 50 feet. This height will allow drivers ability to see the sign easily and make proper lane changes signals grow higher and wider, 36. rages and s' nals for safety ers ety while traveling Highway EMC sign would allow Stillwater Motors to stay abreast of Modern Technology in the Automotive Industry and allowing us to promote our business and products. By allowing the EMC sign it would also minimize the need for temporary signs and banners. We request that our signage allowance be Increased up to 960 sq.ft. Stillwater Motors portfolio is very unique,not only in size,90,000 square foot facility,a 13 acre sit 6 Distinct Departments,more access roads and longer frontages roads than other commercial site with properties. Stillwater Motors is one of the largest single tenant business properties in Oak Park Heights. We really need to be judged differently than other single should be judged more like amulti-tenant property.ngle tenant properties on our allowable signage. Departments-each with a different reason for customer o Stillwater ite Even tthe viewstfrom the 4 different roads,Hwy 36,Co.Rd 5,58th St.and Memorial Ave.N.surrounding our property all offer vastly different views of our property and the different departments we operate. One of the alternatives we were asked to consider was to combine one of the existing pylon signs (Collision Center sign)on the north side of the property with the new proposed Electronic Message Center(EMC)sign.We have discussed this option internally and really believe that the separate Collision Center sign is essential to our signage and branding on the north side of the building. Our Collision Center is a major Department of Stillwater Motors. It offers a primary and fundamental reason for customers that are not currently shopping for a vehicle to visit us. Removing that sign is not an option. Combining the EMC and the Collision Center Sign would confuse the public into thinking this is a collision center only. The current Collison Center sign is an expensive and attractive sign. The only other visual for that department is a small 31.3 square foot wall sign at the rear of the building. SERVICE& PARTS OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK COLI,LSION REPAIR CENTER The New Proposed EMC Sign to be located on the NW corner,the Collision Pylon Sign and Chevrolet/Buick Pylon Sign are spaced at 400 feet and 320 feet respectively. The signs are not stacked upon each other and they are all professional grade,attractive and tasteful signs that enhance the image of our business and the surrounding landscape. We do not believe our proposed sign plan along the north side of our property will look like a bad sign row. The professional signs,surrounding landscape and land contours,trees,elevations and setbacks will offer an attractive environment for the location. If the 50 foot height is not at all possible on the EMC sign,we can lower it to the 40 foot height to be consistent with our Buick/Chevrolet sign being raised to 40 feet,previously approved. Thank you, Daniel(DJ)Raduenz,President Stillwater Motors Q .1 - x ' rw, N t, Q ' .� � N C r = ; {m K �. �r-. : .(fit- ,-. ...W. •f' °_� 'a4. y - w ,-.: *-ki, : :-.--_-) , .k.: ,„. rt _-. M r 444 ' ,`',.,`" y{ / i. y 1 a !* '* 14 a 1d "x '''''.a, fy� ,ryy • y-1F, it.'.R_ra t Q .. . C T CU c r EXHIBIT 3 ck al( "i1461 •:\A . c • E• ./. r I J.) ' ".n uG/< 41 P Ina- -�� �" fl p sue;._. ��►'pP J �4 r �� �� 1 i ��, K•' •*".',.•yt• jj! d' • .Qa1:10, P `=✓ • I 7 .f '''�,.7. J i i CU. :' .� ' gar i' ' wa .a �; LL \ i i..;.I'`:.:! ..:r *..r.,:.I7.;..•7. ea'' 1 w.: - 1! 4 A. ` 1 r • . . 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' ' i ,. p jj N ,:111:1*,4‘i'rx« S 4 ra Y L ' i Q CD fo ti) 0 [ EXHIBIT 9 0 ,_, . bs X 6 , - A 2 r ,0 OI X ncos n i i ° .4 „ 4 i o a 1 x � A co in z. f L- '. tip ? • a +D Y .6.... 13 I. 0 d 4F,2 c a e d L 3 `. Q1 t'l3 C/} T :#::: U'1 (r) 1.!) LA EXHIBIT 10 ( F- c __ i $ ling ---- -- - -- -- - -_it 4 i t I . _ __ ___ N al ai a P. u N1 u = co u 4,) g N t=A• �� 1 M c 0 W r. 0 — a, VI 2 c � _° 4; MIT 1 1 m t5 itt,,' rb:r. su . x ., „z.:..i.....,:.. t 0, k ,. ,.... .. ., . . . ,, ,,s, ,... 4.0 .. ..... , ; .._ x u.., 3 1 tXHIBlT DAKTRONICS, INC. _ ._ - - anumummumigniammeinamummi 1/29/2015 u:, , - Rick Chase Stillwater Motors To whom if may concern: We are requesting the Pylon a reque and the additional 0 i sign along Highway 36 for additional visibility. The request for the height tests we have determined is in regards safety and visibility. By emend to have sight lines above that different need to have the sign at a minimum of 50 feet. This trees and other obstructions we sign easily and make proper lane changes height will allow drivers�ability to see the �+Aes and signals for safety while traveling Highway 36. With our current signoge you have to be at the exit to see our business last minute knproper lone changes and posses qty concerns. Tape. This can make for We appreciate your consideration in this manner. James Roehri Daktronics Reid Representative Dakhronics Inc. —..... _. _._,.,..... _. _ ....„..........,........ F/HIBIT ,...., t,„...., ...s 9 ... ;I eg tzt f _ 1-- I 7 ., . . .11 tr, I I es- - I I-- If ij E - a i o• : • Ar 11.6•4 ig ..i ..1 0......Q i # _ gg 9,, c rfti $ or) , ri...4 ..., c...4 1 Cl) I 4101110.. - iletif.-4, -)1117 .,.•,.%.... , _, ,'..'.. i . - ;'• , . 1 * i s A R ......;7 1 i7,''::,.....1.-::: : :. ' - ' ,.. v,i,.. ,:.- ,.1 , , Fc ,........5 )...) § I! ...: . 1mi qii i ,i I I II 4 It- ii I 11 ii i ti P ° P ir I if fa ii 1 iii i at a T ca i i ii'if lii I I q v°°ms s ..... Iii 1 , : _1__________ _ i f EXHIBIT Burnsville Sign Regulations—Wall and Freestanding Sign Allowances • 1040-7: WALL SIGNS ALLOWED BY PERMIT:i 121 Wall signs will be allowed by permit In B-1,8-2, B-3,8-4,CRD, I-1, 1-2, 1-3, GIM,G districts and commercial uses in an MIX district. IH (A)Maximum Number, Placement:The maximum number of wall signs for any business in a single occupancy or multiple occupancy building,the signs shal be placed�oonn shall sparate bui building facade, single for without street frontage except as allowed in subsection(B)of this section. (B)Comprehensive Sign Plan:Multiple occupancy buildings and single occupancy with more than two(2)signs shall submit and receive city approval of a comprehensive sign plan that illustrates the number,size and location of all wall signs and awning signs for the building.The comprehensive sign plan shall be current within five(5)years and meet the following standards: 1. Through an approved comprehensive sign plan,the site may have building individual tenant wall signs,awning signs,and T identification wall total sign area per site shall not exceed the maximum allowable freestanding in su cumulative of this section. subsection(C) 2.Within multiple occupancy buildings,individual tenant signs shall meet the following standards: a. Tenants having a separate exterior entrance shall be eligible for exterior wall signs.owner may identify up to four(4)tenants per building through the comprehensive e sign plan that may be eligible for additional exterior wall signs. b. The total wall, awning,and banner sign areas for individual tenant bays shall not allowable sign area as identified in of exceed the applied to the front exterior facade of the individual tenant bay.�No individual wall was gn shall exceed three hundred(300)square feet. c.Except for subsection(B)2d of this section,tenant wall, located on or above the building facades of the tenant bay and by signs shall be y occ and by th ey the business. d.The property owner may identify through a comprehensive sign plan up to four(4)tenants per at�loca locations beyond their occupied tenant twill be eligible to locate wall signs on 3.The location of all wall signs and awning signs shall be established through an approved comprehensive sign plan. No illuminated wall signs shall be located on the side of a building, where the lot directly abuts a residential zoning district Illuminated wall signs located on the side of a building directly across the street from a residential zoning district sensing device that will adjust the brightness of the display as the natural ambient light conditions change. 4.All wall signs shall be constructed in a manner that meets the standards of subsections and(F)of this section. Installation of wall signs shall comply with all building and electrical code requirements of this code. 5. Individual sign permits shall be required prior to the installation of any wall signs,window signs,or awning signs. 6.Awning signs shall meet the performance standards of subsection(N)of this section. 7. Multiple-story/multiple occupancy buildings with tenants served by a common building entrance may have,in addition to the wall signs,one tenant directory sign as either a wall sign or freestanding sign located at each common entrance provided the tenant directo ry sign meets the following standards: a. Individual tenant directory sign shall not exceed one hundred(100)square feet in area. b.The cumulative total sign area for the entire site shall not exceed the provisions of subsection(C)of this section. c. The tenant directory sign shall be located within fifty feet(50')of the common on building d.A freestanding tenant directory sign shall not exceed ten feet(10')in height.Wall tenant directory signs shall not be located above the building floor where the common entrance is located. (C)Sign Area:The cumulative total wall,awning,and banner sign areas,when added to 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 subsection 10-30-4(A)of this chapter,shall not exceed the maximum allowable sign area in section 10_ 3 ,table A of this chapter. (D)Sign Area Calculation:The total sign area shall be calculated by applying the percentages of section 10-30-15,table A of this chapter to the buil building fcades that front on public streets. (E)Construction:Wall signs shall be constructed as individual raised mounted letter signs, and may be mounted on exposed raceways that are painted to match the sign band area. Raised letters shall have a depth from the wall or background surface not less than one inch(1"). No cabinet signs are allowed except for logo signs that are symbols(with no text)and descriptive tag lines. The logo and tag line shall be subordinate to the individual letters. The descriptive tag line may be constructed in a cabinet form with a maximum height of eight inches(8").Stand alone cabinet signs are prohibited except as architecturally integrated into the building design and approved through a conditional use permit. (F)Materials:Wall signs shall be constructed with a maintenance free/permanent material.Wall signs shall not be painted. finish (G)Signs On Building Facing Two Or More Streets:Signs may be placed on the side of a building or tenant bay not facing a street. No building side may have signage in excess of the signage allowed for that side of the building based u area of that building facade. No illuminated wall signs shall be located n the deb of then building where the lot directly abuts a residential zoning district. (H)New Business, Grand Opening,Or Temporary Business Signs: New business, opening,or temporary business signs consisting of banners are allowed as a wall sign for businesses located within a structure and for interim use until permanent signs a installed,subject to the following requirements: re 1. Permits shall be limited in duration to no more than sixty the duration of this sign for an additional thirty (60)days.A business may extend permit. Consecutive permits may be applied for simultaneously obtaining a second consecutive 2. Temporary banner wall signs shall be securely attached to the building in such a manner that no portion of the sign will be allowed to blow around freely In the wind. 3.Where a sign criteria has been prescribed for multiple occupancy buildings,the tempos wall sign shall be sized to fit within the specified sign band area. ry 4. There shall be no additional sign lighting allowed in addition to that which has been for the building. approved 5. Temporary banner wall signs shall comply with the performance standards of subsection 10- 30-3(P)of this chapter. _ 6.The size and location of these types of signs shall be determined as if the sign were a permanent wall sign as regulated in this chapter or no greater than three hundred(300) square feet,whichever is less.A sign for a grand opening of a business shall be allowed, within the first ninety(90)days of business opening, up to fifty(50)square feet regardless of maximum sign area allowed and shall be at no charge. (I)Parapet Wall Signs:A sign that is above the highest roofline of a building but on a parapet wall that does not extend all the way around the building shall be architecturally integrated into the building design and comply with applicable of sections 10-19-1 and 10_of this title pThc stye architectural performance considered a roof sign. type of sign shall not be (J)Maximum Size:The maximum size for any one wall sign shall be three hundred(300) square feet. (K)Changeable Copy Signs:Changeable copy signs shall not be allowed as a wall sign, except as may be approved by a conditional use permit. (L)Transient Merchant Signage:Signage for transient merchants as defined a nd regulated in title 3 of this code,shall be limited to one 32-square foot temporary sign.(M)Temporary/Seasonal Outdoor Sales Uses:Shall be subject to the requirements of section 10-7-48 of this title (N)Awning/Canopy Signs:Awning/canopy signs may be allowed in addition to wall sig ns allowed in subsection(A)or(B)of this section provided they meet the following standards: 1. The lowest part of the awning/canopy shall be not less than eight feet(8')above the side walk or above the centerline of the adjacent street or drive aisle. 2.Awnings/canopies shall be located over a window or door feature. 3. No awning/canopy signs shall be permitted on windows above the first floor. 4.Awning/canopy signs shall count against the total allowable sign area per section 10-30-1 table A of this chapter. 5, 5.Awning and canopy signs shall require a sign or building permit prior to installation. Ord. 1332, 12-2-2014) 10-30-8: FREESTANDING SIGNS ALLOWED BY PERMIT: Freestanding signs will be allowed by permit in B-1, B-2,B-3,B-4, CRD, I-1, 1-2, 1-3, GIM, GIH districts and commercial uses in a MIX district. (A)Within the B-2 neighborhood business district, monument signs not to exceed six feet(6')in heightndrng signs shall be limited to (B)Monument signs up to six feet(6')in height shall be located no closer than five feet 5' from a street right of way. ( ) (C)Freestanding signs over six feet(6')in height shall be located no closer than twenty feet (20')from the front street right of way;however,the freestanding sign front setback limitation of twenty feet(20')may be decreased where a corresponding decrease height occurs. The formula for determining the height and setback variation shall be established at or below a diagonal plane beginning at the � g ecrease in the from the front property line and rising to the corresponding height ghtlimitation(20') set forth in second section 10-30-15,table B of this chapter. From that point,the plane descends to a the case of a corner lot5allsidesfron�n9 front pub,, line at a height of six feet(6'). In front. right of way shall be deemed the (D)Freestanding signs except for an on premises directional sign and signs accessory to drive-through service lanes,shall be located no closer than five feet(5')from any driveway or parking space. (E)Pylon signs shall be located no closer than fifteen feet(15')to the front ro p party line. (F)The minimum pylon sign height clearance to the bottom of the sign, including the cross bracing,framing or sign enclosure shall be eight feet(8'). (G)A maximum of one freestanding sign is allowed upon any single lot.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 six feet 2. Decorative shrubbery and flowers must be into (6,) and are maintained on a regular basis. gated as a part of the monument design 3.The signs, if illuminated, may be either internally or externally lighted in accordance with these regulations. 4.The gross area of the signs,when added together with all other areas,does not exceed the maximum allowable sign area established freestanding lot.and sign 5. Monument signs may incorporate additional berming on a slope of three to one(3:1)where the berming is incorporated into an overall landscaping design plan.Landscaping shall be provided on the slopes of the berm in an interesting and varied a box is incorporated,the landscaping shall occur in and around the planer�a similar lanter attractive design. In both cases,the height of the sign,including the planter box shall not exceed six feet(6'). 6.Signs allowed pursuant to subsection 10-30-4(A)of this chapter. (Ii)The gross area and total height of a freestanding sign shall be limited to the maximums prescribed in section 10-30-15,table B of this chapter. The maximum size and height of each sign shall be determined by the classification of the street toward which the sign is oriented,provided that the property on which the sign is to be located either fronts on the street or is part of a planned unit development that fronts on the street. (I)In the case of a multiple occupancy building,which is a center for industrial,commercial or retail purposes on properties over ten(10)acres,a freestanding sign larger than that provided for in section 10 10-30-15,table B of this chapter may be approved by conditional use permit. (J)For monument signs,the copy and graphic area shall not exceed the maximum square feet permitted under section 10-30-15,table B of this chapter. (K)The cumulative gross sign area of all freestanding signs,except as provided for in section 10-30-4 of this chapter,when added to the total wall sign area,shall not exceed the maximum allowable sign area under section 10-30-15,table A of this chapter.(Ord. 1247,9-20-2011) (L)In all commercial,CRD and MIX districts and approved retail businesses and retail showroom businesses in industrial districts,one changeable copy sign frontage may be incorporated as part of a freestanding sign.Changeable copy sign approvals will be granted only upon the elimination of all existing illegal temporary signage.Changeable copy signs may not exceed the brightness or illumination set forth in subsection 10-30-3(C)of this chapter. The following criteria will be applied when reviewing changeable copy sign applications:(Ord. 1316,4-8-2014) 1.The signs shall be attached to the pylon sign beneath the business name or inco x into an alternative freestanding sign proposal. The design of the sign shall complement other existing signage on the site. 2. The background color shall complement other existing signage on the site. 3.Changeable copy signs on the same lot shall maintain a separation(1/2)the required lot width within the respective district.xation between signs equal to 4. The gross area of a freestanding sign under section 10-30-15, maximum allowable sign areas specified in section 1 table B of this hapter. and the - 0-15,table A of this chapter. 5. The lower portion of the changeable copy sign shall meet the eight foot(8')minimum height clearance requirement. If the bottom of a changeable copy sign is proposed a at a height below eight feet(8'),the message board shall be enclosed within g and shall be designed as a ground sign.(Ord. 1247,9-20-2011) woof encasement 6. Color, illumination or intensity shall not change more (30)second Interval. No scrolling,flashing,continuous movement than one time motion shall be x� permitted.(Ord. 1265,5-22-2012) 7.Changeable copy signs may not operate at brightness levels that exceed foot-candle measured on the property line when adjoining residential zone five-tenths d one(0.5) foot-candle measured on the property line when such line adjoins a similar zone and land use. 8. Each changeable copy sign must have a light sensing device that will adjust the brightness of the display as the natural ambient light conditions change. (M)Where there is a grade difference of more than four feet(4')between of a freestanding sign and the higher grade of the street frontage proposed wa ich the sign Is oriented,the sign height base elevation may be established at the centerline of the street,provided that the property on which the sign is to be located street or Is part of a planned unit development that fronts on theostreeteither fronts on (N)Signs accessory to drive-through service lanes are permitted in a signs or freestanding signs provided the following conditions are meson as allowed wall 1. One sign is allowed per approved drive-through service lane. 2. No sign shall exceed thirty two(32)square feet in area. 3. No sign shall exceed eight feet(8')in height. 4.Signs with speakers or intercoms shall be designed and located in a manner to direct noise away from adjoining properties.(Ord. 1247,9-20-2011) 10-30-15: SIGN TABLES:It (A)TABLE A:MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SIGN AREA B-1 B district ----�---------- 50 sq. ft. or 10% CUPsinR - - _ _ districts r"--- 50 sq, ft. or 12% B-2, 1-3 and GIM districts 50 sq. ft. or 14% B-3 and CRD districts and commercial uses in a MIX 100 0 district sq, ft, or 16/° r B-4, 1-1, 1-2 and GIH districts 125 sq. ft, pr-• 18% A Allowable sign area regardless of building facade. B Maximum allowable sign area based on percentage area of building facade. (B)TABLE B:FREESTANDING SIGN STANDARDS EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED Street Classification' Speed Area Height (mph) (Sq. Ft.) (Ft.) City 30 20 6 Collector 30 16 25 35 50 20 424 Principal and minor arterials r30 50 18 [ 7 _ 100 r2- 2 r4-6- _ r125 145 1150 r2-6 ~ _ r5-6-+ 175 28 r 7200 32 Note: 1.Street classifications are defined by the official comprehensive plan as adopted and amended.Signs on directly adjoining frontage roads may use the standards for the adjoinin street classification. 9 (Ord. 1247, 9-20-2011) EXHIBIT Inver Grove Heights Sign Regulations—Wall and Freestanding Sign Allowances 10-15E-8: SIGNS IN B, I AND P DISTRICTS: b CI Within the B, I and P districts, nameplate signs and business signs are permitted subject to the following regulations: A.Within the B-1 district,the aggregate square footage of sign space the sum of one square foot per front foot of building, per lot shall not exceed foot of lot not occupied by a building.No individual ignusurface shall exceed each front square feet in a B-1 district. fifty(50) B.Within the B-2 district,the aggregate square footage of sign space the sum of two(2)square feet per front foot of building, per let foot f not exceed front foot of lot not occupied by such building,which fronts plus a public right for fifty feet(50')or more in width. No individual sign surface shall exceed one hundred(100) square feet.(Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004) C.Within the B-3 district,the aggregate square footage of sign space the sum of four(4)square feet per front foot of building, per lot shall per exceed foot of lot not occupied 9.plus one square foot per front hundred(100) pied by a building.No individual sign surface shall exceed one ( )square feet except billboards,and the sign surface of one wall sign on a building with at least fifty thousand(50,000)square feet of gross floor area may be as large as three hundred fifty(350)square feet.All wall signs greater than one hundred (100)square feet must be entirely static. D.Within the B-4 district,the aggregate square footage of sign space the sum of two and one-half(21/2)square feet for each front foot ofot lot which (fronts on a ed aed public right of way fifty feet(50')or more in width. No individual sign surface shall exceed two hundred forty(240)square feet in area, nor shall two(2)or more signs be so arranged and integrated as to cause an advertising or display surface over two hundred forty(240)square feet,except the sign surface of one wall sign on a building with at least fifty thousand(50,000)square feet of gross floor area may be as large as three hundred fifty(350)square feet.All wall signs greater than one hundred(100)square feet must be entirely static.(Ord. 1175, 5-27-2008) E.Within the P district,the aggregate square footage the sum of one square foot per front foot of building,plus sign space per lot shall not exceed foot of lot not occupied by a building. No individual signusurface shall foot for each my five (75)square feet in a P district.(Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004) F.Within any I district,the aggregate square footage of sign space per lot shall not exceed the sum of four(4)square feet per front foot of building, foot of property not occupied by a building. No individual sign surface shall x�d one front hundred(100)square feet,except for the following: 1. Billboards. 2. For lots zoned 1-1 and 1-2,the sign surface of one wall sign on a building(50,000)square feet of gross floor area may be as large as three undred t fifty (350)square feet.All wall signs greater than one hundred(100)square feet static.(Ord. 1175, 5-27-2008) must be entirely G.Within all B, I and P zoning districts,the maximum sign height for a property shall not exceed the height of the principal structure on the property by more than ten feet(10') except billboards. H.Within all B, I and P zoning districts the shall not exceed ten o ' aggregate square footage of wall mounted signs percent(10/o)of the surface area of the face of the building upon which the signs are to be mounted. Excluded from this re purposes of regulating traffic movement,identifying strictea sand similar filar s for the loading areas,and similar signs. I. In all B, I and P zoning districts,freestanding signs shall be of ten feet(10')from any property line.Signs exceeding oplaced ndred minimum setback of individual sign surface(per side)shall be set back a minimum of twenty)square feet any property line. my feet(20')from J.Within the B-3, I-1 and I-2 zoning districts, the front property line at a rate of one such�sign atal signs shall be permitted adjacent to being permitted for each two hundred(200)liearr feeet owith ot frontage nnexcessof�n hundred feet(200').Pedestal signs shall not be spaced closer than two hundred feet (200')apart.(Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004) fii Lakeville Sign Regulations—Wall and Freestanding EXHIBIT Allowances 6 tending Sign Allowances C.Within the O-R district the following additional regulations shall apply: 1. Total Area And Number Of Signs: a. Freestanding Sign:One sign is allowed per lot.The area of a freestanding sign may not exceed fifty(50)square feet each side with a maximum height of twenty feet(20'). b.Wall,Canopy,Or Marquee Sign:For single canopy,or marquee sign shall be g occupancy buildings, not more than one wall, the case of a corner lot or through of where wall signs may b ninn�ll a d on street, (2)except in fronting a public street.The area of individual signs shall not exceed fifty(50) (2)facades (Ord. 867,sec. 71, 5-17-2010) )square feet. D.Within the C-1 district the following additional regulations shall apply: 1. Total Area And Number Of Signs: a. Freestanding Sign:One sign is allowed per lot. The area of a exceed fifty(50)square feet each side with a maximum height of tv e(20 may. not b.Wall,Canopy,Or Marquee Sign:For single occupancy canopy,or marquee sign shall be g panty buildings, not more than one wall, the case of a corner lot or through lot where wall signs may ben nnstalled public two(2)except facades in fronting a public street. The area of individual signs shall not exceed sixty four(64)square feet. 2. Freeway Corridor Area:Signs for uses within the freeway corridor area shall be subject to the regulations of subsection G of this section. (Ord.867,sec. 72, 5-17-2010) E.Within the C-2,C-3,and C-CBD zoning districts the following additional regulations shall apply: 1.Total Area And Number Of Signs: a. Freestanding Sign:One sign is allowed per lot.The area of a freestanding sign may not exceed one hundred(100)square feet each side with a maximum height of twenty feet(20'). (Ord.867,sec.73,5-17-2010) b.Wall,Canopy,Or Marquee Sign: (1)For single occupancy buildings, not more than one wall,canopy, permitted on one facade fronting a public street,except in the e o marquee cor ee tsign r through lot where wall signs may be installed on two(2)facades fronting a public street or as may be allowed by subsections E1 b(3)and El b(4)of this section. (2)The area of individual signs shall not exceed one hundred(100)square feet,except as may be allowed by subsection El b(3)of this section. (3)Single occupancy building or individual tenant space with a gross floor area of forty five(45,000)square feet or more: rtY e (A)Sign Area: (i)The area of one individual sign shall not exceed four hundred forty(440)square feet. (ii)If a second sign is allowed for a single occupancy building or individual tenant with a gross floor area of forty five thousand(45,000)square feet or larger by subsection El b(1)of this section,the area of the second individual sign shall not exceed two hundred(200)square feet. (B)Secondary Signs: (I)Additional secondary wall signs shall be allowed on one facade either fronting a public street or that is the front entry of the principal building. (II)The total area of all secondary wall signs shall not exceed one hundred forty four(144 square feet and the area of any one secondary wall sign shall not exceed seventy two(72 ) square feet. (4)Within the C-CBD district,one additional wall sign not exceeding one hundred 1 0 feet shall be allowed to be displayed on a side or rear wall of a building,which mayo may not front a public street. (Ord.888,2-21-2012) 2. Freeway Corridor Area:Signs for uses within the freeway corridor area shall be subject to the regulations of subsection G of this section.(Ord.867,sec. 73,5-17-2010) F.Within the O-p, I-CBD, 1-1,and 1-2 districts the following additional regulations shall apply: 1. Total Sign Area And Number: a. Freestanding Sign:One sign is allowed per lot.The area of a exceed one hundred(100)square feet each side with a maximum eight of en feet(10'). b.Wall, Canopy,Or Marquee Sign:For single canopy,or marquee sign shall Sign: g occupancy buildings, not more than one wall, the case of a corner lot sign through lo t w e�on one facade fronting a public street,except in fronting a public street.The area of individual signs may installed on two(2)facades square feet, signs shall not exceed one hundred(100) 2. Freeway Corridor Area:Signs for uses within the freeway corridor area shall be subject the regulations of subsection G of this section. (Ord. 867,sec. 74,5-17-2010) to G.Within the freeway corridor district,defined on the zoning map,the following additional regulations shall apply to all C and I district properties: 1.Total Sign Area And Number: • a. Freestanding Sign: (1)One sign is allowed per lot (2)The area of a sign may not exceed one hundred fifty that the area of a sign for single occupancy buildings (150)square feet each side,except thousand(100,000)square feet or larger shall not exceed four hundred(44000)of one feet (3)Height: (A)The maximum height of the sign shall not exceed thirty,feet(30'),except that the height the sign for single occupancy buildings with a gross floor area of one hundred thousand (100,000)square feet or larger shall not exceed r9 of fifty feet(50). (B)For convenience food,hotel, motor fuel and restaurant uses developed on properties with an elevation below that of the centerline of 1-35,measured at the closest distance between the sign location and centerline of 1-35,the height of a freestanding sign may increase to not more than thirty feet(30')above the centerline elevation of 1-35 with a total height not to exceed seventy feet(70').(Ord.867,sec. 75,5-17-2010) b.Wall, Canopy,Or Marquee Sign: (1)For single occupancy buildings,not more than one wall,canopy, permitted on one facade fronting a public street,except in the se of a corner lot or through Y be lot where wall signs may be installed on two(2)facades fronting a public street or as may allowed by subsection G1b(3)of this section. (2)The area of individual signs shall not exceed one hundred 100 be allowed by subsection G1b(3)of this section. ( )square feet,except as may (3)Single occupancy building or individual tenant space with a gross floor area of forty thousand(45,000)square feet or more: rty five (A)Sign Area: (i)The area of one individual sign shall not exceed four hundred forty(440)square feet. (1i)If a second sign Is allowed for a single occupancy building or individual tenant with a ross floor area of forty five thousand(45,000)square feet or larger by subsection G1b(1)of t his section,the area of the second individual sign shall not exceed two hundred(200)square feet. (Iii)The area of individual signs for single occupancy buildings or individual tenant s a gross floor area of one hundred thousand(100,000)square feet or larger shall otexceed six hundred(600)square feet. (B)Secondary Signs: (i)Additional secondary wall signs shall be allowed on one facade either fronting a public street or that is the front entry of the principal building. (ii)The total area of all secondary wall signs shall not exceed one hundred forty four 144 square feet and the area of any one secondary wall sign shall not exceed seventy two(72) square feet. (Ord. 888,2-21-2012) H.Within the P-OS district the following additional regulations shall apply: 1. Freestanding Sign: a. Number Allowed:One sign is allowed per lot,except that one additional sign shall be allowed when there is more than one entrance from a major collector or arterial street.Area:The area of each sign may not exceed one hundred(100) t square feet per sign face. c. Monument Type;Height:The sign shall be monument type with a maximum height not to exceed ten feet(10'). d. Changeable Copy Signs: (1)Within the allowed area of a freestanding sign,a maximum of forty(40 of nonelectronic changeable copy shall be allowed per frontage )square feet rt street.(Ord.867, sec. 76,5-17-2010) tage to a major collector or arterial (2)For city of Lakeville public administration,fire stations arenas and public maintenance buildings and ISD 192, police 194 and buildings, ice uses only,as allowed by chapter 97 of this title,the changeable p Isignalloschool this section may utilize electronic graphic display provided that: (A)An electronic graphic display sign shall be displayed only in a yard abutting a minor expander,minor connector or minor reliever street as defined by the comprehensive plan. (B)The operation of the electronic sign shall 3-22-3 of this code.(Ord.897, 12-3-2012)require issuance of a license pursuant to section 2.Wall,Canopy,Or Marquee Signs: a. For single occupancy buildings, not more than one sign shall be allowed on one facade fronting a public street,except in the case of a corner lot or through lot where one additional one hundred(100)square foot wall sign may be installed on a second facade fronting a public street. b.Additional signs not to exceed forty eight(48)square feet shall be allowed for each building entrance.(Ord.867,sec. 76,5-17-2010) I. In a planned unit development district,signing 1estrictions shall be based upon the individual uses and structures contained in the complex.Signs shall be in compliance with the restrictions applied in the most restrictive zoning district in which the use is allowed.(Ord.816,sec.4,2-5-2007) EXHIBIT, I Woodbury Sign Regulations—Wall and Freestanding Sign Allowances • DIVISION 2.-NONRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (ALL EXCEPT R-1,R-2,R-4 AND R-4(M� ,A ,ZONING • Sec.18.5-56.•Freestanding signs. • (a) Number. Each building may have one freestanding sign per street frontage. (b) Area. (1) A building site having one street frontage may have one freestanding sign not to exceed 80 square feet. (2) Building sites with two or more frontages may have one freestanding sign not to exceed 80 square feet and other freestanding signs not to exceed 40 square feet. (3) Building sites adjacent to the freeway may have one freestanding sign on the freeway frontage not to exceed 150 square feet and one freestanding sign on a second frontage not to exceed 80 square feet and other signs not to exceed 40 square feet. (c) Location. (1) All portions of the sign shall be at least 15 feet from property lines. (2) Freeway signs must be not more than 100 feet from the freeway property lines. (3) No freestanding sign over three feet high shall be erected or maintained within the clear vision triangle. (4) Freestanding signs shall not be erected or maintained any closer than three feet to any building. (d) Height. The maximum height for freestanding signs shall be 20 feet except freeway signs may be 30 feet. (e) Design. Freestanding signs shall be attached to a base which is at least 75 percent the width of the sign but shall not exceed the width of the sign by more than 20 percent. The base shall be constructed of class I materials that match those used on the building for which the sign is installed. If no class I materials are used on the building,class I or II materials shall be used. (Ord. No. 1641,§1641.02, 1-10-96;Ord.No. 1764,§1764.01,8-24-2005;Ord.No. 1816, 2009) §1816.01, 3-11- ' Sec.18.5-57.-Wall signs. (a) Number.Any number of wall signs may be installed on a wall. (b) Area. (1) The least restrictive of(1)a.or(1)b. may be used for allowable area. a. The total area of all wall signs on any wall shall not exceed eight percent of the area of the wall with a maximum allowable area of 60 square feet;or b. The total area of all wall signs on any wall shall not exceed four percent of the area of the wall with a maximum allowable area of 200 square feet. (2) The allowable area of wall signs for multitenant buildings with individual entrances from the outside shall be calculated based on the exterior wall area of the space the tenant occupies. Each tenant frontage shall be considered a separate wall. (3) Auxiliary canopies area allowed wall signs based on the wall area of the canopy (vertical surface below the roof line). (c) Location. (1) Wall signs may be placed on not more than three walls of rectangular shaped structures or not more than 75 percent of the major walls on nonrectangular shaped buildings. a. Signs may be attached flat against or pinned away from a building wall, but shall not extend or protrude more than 18 inches from the wall. b. Signs may be attached to the facade of a building, but shall not extend above the roof line. c. Signs may be on a building canopy,awning or marquee. Such signs will be considered wall signs on the wall[to which]the canopy or awning is attached. d. Wall signs must be below the roof line. (Ord.No. 1641,§1641.02, 1-10-96,Ord No. 1816,§1816.01,3-11-2009)