Planning Commission Resolution 673-01

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. . . MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 673-01 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR AN EXPANDED BILLBOARD AT 2373 HIGHWAY 10, REQUESTED BY CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR; PLANNING CASE NO. DE01-004. WHEREAS, the applicant, Chris McCarver of Clear Channel Outdoor, has requested a development review to allow for an expansion of the existing billboard on Community Center open space, 2373 County Highway 10 as shown on the attached Exhibit A; and, WHEREAS, the existing billboard is approximately 25 feet tall and 300 square feet in area, and is located on a perpetual easement owned by the applicant; and, WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting to expand the existing billboard to 672 square feet (14' by 48') at the same 25-foot height; and, WHEREAS, the subject property is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development, and the billboard is considered a legal, nonconforming sign, and; WHEREAS, according to Section 1008.13, Subd. 1. of the Sign Code, "Structural alterations, enlargement or re-erection are permissible only where such alterations would not increase the degree of the nonconformity of the sign;" and, WHEREAS, expansion of the sign is permissible because the alteration does not increase the degree of nonconformity; and, WHEREAS, according to Chapter 1006.06 of the Mounds View Municipal Code, any new construction or expansion of existing facilities or uses requires the approval of a development review; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the following documents regarding this proposal: a. b. c. d. e. f. Planning Application Zoning Map Location Map Site Plan with Landscape Features Billboard Elevation Staff Report