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RESOLUTION NO. 5627
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR AN EXPANDED
BILLBOARD AT 2373 HIGHWAY 10, REQUESTED BY CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR;
PLANNING CASE NO. DE01-004.
WHEREAS, Chris McCarver, representing the applicant 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 area to
672 square feet (14 feet tall by 48 feet long) 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 City Council has reviewed the following documents regarding
this proposal:
a. Planning Application
b. Zoning Map
c. Site Plan with Landscape Features
d. Billboard Elevation
e. Extract of Planning Commission Minutes, 9/19/2001
f. Planning Commission Resolution 673-01
g. Easement Purchase Agreement
h. Staff Report
WHEREAS, the proposed development satisfies the requirements of the Zoning
Code and building code; and,
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WHEREAS, on September 19, 2001, the Mounds View Planning Commission
approved Resolution 673-01 which recommended approval of the expanded billboard
and aesthetic improvements, subject to conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council believes that the expanded billboard
will result in an improved aesthetic appearance for the billboard and also the County
Highway 10 Corridor.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council,
finding that all of the zoning and building code requirements have been satisfied, does
hereby recommend approval of the development review request for a 672-square foot,
14' x 48' expanded billboard located at 2373 County, subject to the following
stipulations:
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All utilities to the billboard shall be reinstalled underground.
Obtain approval of a City Wetland Alteration Permit.
The applicant shall submit a materials board prior to construction for
administrative approval.
All fees, legal and otherwise, associated with the easement sale shall be the
sole responsibility of the applicant.
Provide a tree inventory for the site indicating which trees have been targeted
for removal.
Execute a renegotiated purchase agreement for the additional easement area.
ATTEST:
Adopted this 22th day of Octobe~2001. ~.
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Richard Sonterre, .
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Kathleen Miller, City Clerk / Administrator
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Motion:
Second:
Sonterre
Stigney:
Quick:
Marty:
Thomas:
Quick
Thomas
Aye
Nay
Aye
Nay
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