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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 673-01 . . . 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 r . . . Clear Channd Resolution (,73.01 September 19,2001 Page 2 WHEREAS, the proposed development satisfies the requirements of the Zoning Code and building code; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission, 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' by 48') expanded billboard located at 2373 County, subject to the following stipulations: 1. All utilities to the billboard shall be reinstalled underground 2. A landscape plan shall be submitted which identifies the species and numbers of planting and the type and mixture of wildflower and/or wetland seed to be used and said plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Forester. 3. The applicant shall apply for and obtain approval of a City Wetland Alteration Permit and RCWD watershed permit if one is required. 4. An easement or lease agreement shall be approved for the expanded billboard, to be negotiated in the best interest of the City. 5. The billboard's tan accent brick base and cap shall be of a rock-face or rough- cut masonry material rather than a simple brick, and, wall of the base shall be of a darker earth-tone rather than a red brick hue. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs Staff to forward this Resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 19th day of SePtemb~/~>~~01. ~/':~_'-:.. .. .--- ...... _-1)//,,1..././7 ,TJLA!~~ ,/ ,./ ____ ;--- () v - . "" - , Gary Stevenson, Chairperson ATTEST \ C r '-.oj (\..,\/'^....<.o L-~ &-1---J James Ericson, Community Development Director (SE/~L) . C:\WINNT\Profiles\Jime\Fifvorites\Comm Dev Stuff\Clear Channel -- Resolution 673-01.doc T""" o I C") I'- <(CO c !::: 0 m~ J: 0 >< ~ We::: ;-{ .(" )', ...... ~ (v'.:;:y r'- ,:"~' '-"\ .i~. "~l:;'n/' . . "'ld\'_l' .' .'.:'._._ ,',. / . '~v';); ~~::~ '/ \.~ .' )-. \".~"",,--., r' .}. l '! 1;t!;. ~:J - --~~ Q. -~,' ,,' "r. W ( '" ~~- -~', -'- '\ " (, .':, f:~tr ' .> .-:t, <1. .' ( _j\~-o.".. - '1 \ . ~ . Jj1',: . , ) ,.,. ^-\" v- y- <-.., ....::. ,1',,- , . \ /;;' . " i-'.- ',' .' -, C~...:" I ", --. ,- --'. ~ .::. 'f .:', 11 .", ,-'''1~1: i~.' i"'- ~"Yf-.,- I , , I - I I [. r I k. i i-'. . 1 ! 9, ~Il f~ \l i I[ 1 ~ I i , -.) ~ ) ~ ' ~ _ 4., , I J ) '; i,1 .ij l.l~~ . .\ '.~ -;J- ') I:" 't :t\.., "l :;):', . ...~.~ I.." J;" "'i ," -r', ._~~I: -' V \\~ , !, \) ~ . " (, L...."I, '-~'.' ,. :0) \ \ ....:.... ,:" . .... ~ i., ..; \, "1 ~) ,.' (,~ ..~.......l ~ :-' \ .;~.'-~:~: , . '-"}"""~'1R\, l" . \ i~;~ }~. i)" !):~;' \ /J-:-, \ '.: ,~':-:._"" ":', <,."" , "(, "\.J .-.- '~, , '~-' '. , , , I. -., ~~. ~~ '.' , .~ J \7 r', ,- )