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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 1049-16
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR A REDUCED SIGN SETBACK AT
2848 Co Rd H2; PLANNING CASE MU2016-001 (VR2016-002)
WHEREAS, applicant Kurt Klaus, representing Messiah Lutheran Church, has
applied for a variance to replace the existing ground sign with a new ground sign in the
same location, within the 30' sight triangle of Co Rd H2 and Knollwood Dr.; and with a
14' setback from the west property line; and
WHEREAS, the subject property, located at 2848 Co Rd H2 is zoned R-1, Single
Family Residential, and is legally described as follows:
Lots 4 Thru Lot 8, Lots 19 & 20 & Lot 28, Knollwood Park
P I N 07-30-23-31-0052
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the following
documents regarding this proposal:
1. Staff Report
2. Application, Site Plan, Elevation Plan
3. Zoning Map
4. Aerial View
5. Site Photos
Whereas, Section 1008.10, Subd 1(b) of the Mounds View City Code indicates
that no part of a ground sign shall be nearer than 15' to any perimeter lot line nor
located within a 30' sight triangle on any property abutting two intersecting street right-
of-ways; and,
Whereas, the applicant has applied for a variance to allow a ground sign to have
a 14' setback from a perimeter lot line, and within a 30' sight triangle abutting two
intersecting street right-of-ways; 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 city code requirements
impose 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-noted public hearing regarding
this request on May 18, 2016; and,
WHEREAS, according to Section 1125.02, Subd 2, of the Mounds View
Municipal Code, the Planning Commission is to review a standard set of criteria, of
which all must be satisfied, in order to grant a variance to the Zoning Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning
Commission finds that the criteria as identified in Section 1125.02, Subd 2 of the
Mounds View Municipal Code are satisfied and finds there to be sufficient practical
difficulty with regard to the property located at 2848 Co Rd H2, and makes the following
findings of fact related to its decision:
1. The general intent of the City Code regarding setbacks is to create physical
separation between improvements for safety, and aesthetics. The proposed
ground sign will be in the same location as the existing ground sign, and will have
the same setback from property lines.
2. The variance is not inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
3. Ground Signs for Churches are a permitted use within the R-1 district, according
to Section 1008.11, Subd 1(b) of the Mounds View Municipal Code, compliant
with minimum setback requirements. Replacing the existing ground sign with a
new ground sign in the same location is a reasonable use of the property.
4. The existing ground sign face is 8' in width, and is proposed to be replaced by a
ground sign of the same width, in the same location. The location of the existing
ground sign does not pose a safety hazard to motorized or pedestrian traffic.
The intersection of Co Rd H2 and Knollwood Dr. is at the top of a hill, and
includes a 4-way stop sign. Vehicle drivers stopped at the stop sign have
sufficient view of on-coming traffic, despite the ground sign encroachment into
the 30' sight triangle setback, and into the 15' setback from Knollwood Dr.
5. The proposed location of the ground sign will not alter the essential character of
the neighborhood, as there has been a ground sign in the same location for
many years.
6. The Planning Commission may impose conditions upon the premises benefited
by the variance as may be necessary to comply with the Mounds View Municipal
Code, according to Section 1125.02, Subd 2(g). As such, the ground sign to be
installed shall not encroach any further into the 30' sight triangle, nor any further
into the setback from Knollwood Dr. (14') than the current ground sign.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning
Commission, based upon the above findings, approves the variance request of Kurt
Klaus, representing Messiah Lutheran Church, of 2848 Co Rd H2, to allow a ground
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sign to encroach into the 30' sight triangle, and a 14' setback from the Knollwood Drive
right-of-way. Approval of this Variance is contingent upon the City Council's approval of
a Conditional Use Permit for a Dynamic Display Sign to be located on the subject
property, in a non-business district.
Adopted this 18th day of May, 2016.
ATTEST:
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James Ericson, City Administrator
Doc No A04610683
Certified, filed and/or recorded on
Jun 20, 2016 11:36 AM
Office of the County Recorder
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Susan R Roth, County Recorder
Christopher A. Samuel, County Auditor and Treasurer
Deputy 308 Pkg ID 1133171M
Document Recording Fee Abstract $46.00
Document Total $46.00
This cover sheet is now a permanent part of the recorded document.
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I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified City Administrator of the
City of Mounds View, Minnesota, hereby certify that I have carefully
compared the attached and foregoing document with the original
thereof on file in our office, and the same is a full, true and complete
copy thereof, insofar as the same relates to:
RESOLUTION NO. 1049-16, "RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE
FOR A REDUCED SIGN SETBACK AT 2848 CO RD H2; PLANNING CASE
M U 2016-001 (V R 2016-002)"
WITNESS MY HAND officially as such City Administrator and the corporate
seal of the City of Mounds View this 2nd day of June, 2016.
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James Ericson, City Administrator
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