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RESOLUTION NO. 1021-15
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A 4.5-FOOT VARIANCE TO ALLOW A 20.5-FOOT TALL
GROUND SIGN AT 2704 COUNTY ROAD 10;
PLANNING CASE VR2015-001
WHEREAS, the applicant, George Winiecki, owner of 2704 County Road 10, has
applied for a 4.5-foot variance to allow a 20.5-foot tall ground sign; and,
WHEREAS, 2704 County Road 10 is zoned B-2, Limited Business, and is legally
described as follows:
NELY 275 FT OF PART OF SE'/4 LYING SWLY OF CL OF HWY NO 10 AND BET 2
PAR LINES RUN SWLY AT RA FROM SD CL AND FROM POINTS MEASURED
THEREON 765.9 FTAND 865.9 FT NW FROM S LINE OF SD'/4 (SUBJ TO HWY) IN
SEC 6, TN 30, RN 23
P I N: 06-30-23-43-0011
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the following
documents regarding this proposal:
1. Site Plan
2. Zoning Map
3. Aerial View
4. Staff Report
5. Photographic Documentation
WHEREAS, Section 1008.09 of the Sign Code indicates that the maximum
height for ground signs in a business zoning district is 16 feet; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant has applied for a variance to allow a 20.5 foot tall
ground sign; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the variance provision in the Zoning Code is to give
relief to property owners when the strict enforcement of the zoning code requirements
imposes a hardship thereby restricting the improvement of property due to practical
difficulties brought about by unique or extraordinary features of the physical property
that are beyond the property owner's control; and,
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing
regarding this request on March 18, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, according to Section 1125.02, Subdivision 2 of the Mounds View
Municipal Code, the Planning Commission is to review a standard set of criteria, of
which alI must be satisfied, in order to grant a variance to the Zoning Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission
finds that the criteria as identified in Section 1125.02, Subdivision 2 of the Mounds View
Municipal Code are satisfied and finds there to be sufficient practical difficulty with
regard to the property located at 2704 County Road 10, and makes the following
findings of fact related to its decision:
1. The general intent of the Zoning Code regarding signage limits is for aesthetic
reasons. The requested additional signage still meets the general purpose and
intent of the zoning code.
2. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in that the applicant is
trying to keep the business successful.
3. The applicant is requesting this variance because the building now has additional
tenants who need their business information on the sign.
4. The unique feature of this property is the style of the building as it looks like a
house rather than an office building and signage is very important to direct new
and existing customers to the building.
5. The additional sign height will not alter the existing commercial character of the
neighborhood.
6. The variance requested is the minimum variance the applicant feels is required to
provide the suitable amount of signage and alleviate the applicanYs practical
difficulty.
7. The Planning Commission may impose conditions upon the premises as may be
necessary to comply with city standards and to minimize the effect of such
variance upon other properties in the neighborhood.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning
Commission, based upon the above findings, approves the variance request of George
Winiecki, property owner, to allow a 20.5 foot tall ground sign at 2704 County Road 10.
Adopted this 18th day of March, 2015.
ATTEST:
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Jam s Ericson, City Administrator