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Home My WebLink About1050-16Resolution 1050-16 Page 1 of 3 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1050-16 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR USE OF NON-AMBER COLORS ON A GROUND SIGN WITH A DYNAMIC DISPLAY AT 2848 COUNTY ROAD H2; PLANNING CASE MU2016-001 (VR2016-003) WHEREAS, applicant Kurt Klaus, representing Messiah Lutheran Church, has applied for a variance to use non-amber colors on a ground sign with a dynamic display; and, WHEREAS, the subjecfi 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. 9(c)(2)(b) of the Mounds View City Code states that "Dynamic display signs in residentially zoned disfricts must utilize amber color lights"; and, Whereas, the applicant has applied for a variance to allow the use of non-amber colors in the dynamic display sign; and, WHEREAS, the purpose of the variance provision in the City 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, !!!lHERE�lS, the Planning Commis�ion held a duly-noted public h�aring regarding Resolution 1050-16 Page 2 of 3 this request on May 18, 2016, and continued the Hearing on June 1, 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 City 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: The Variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Title. 2. The Variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (Transportation Goals & Policies); Goal 1. Identify the improvements necessary to ensure the continued safety and convenience of the transportation system for movement by all modes. Policy g. Establish and enforce standards and controls for business and advertising signage and lighting to prevent driver distraction and potential hazards. The sign is proposed to be located at an intersection with a four-way stop sign. The Planning Commission finds that the color of lights used in a Dynamic Display Sign at this location shauld not distract drivers, nor create a potential hazard. The City Code sufficiently prohibits the use of distracting signs, thus color alone, is not a factor. 3. The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, not permitted by Section 1008.10, Subd 9(c)(2)(b) of the City Code. The Planning Commission finds that the use of non-amber colors on the Dynamic Display sign is a reasonable use. 4. The Planning Commission finds that unique circumstances exist on the property, necessitating the use of non-amber colored lights on the Dynamic Display Sign. 5. The Variance does not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The Planning Commission finds that use of non-amber colors on the Dynamic Display Sign will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. 6. The Variance requested is the minimum Variance which would alleviate the practical difficulties. The Planning Commission finds that the use of all colors on the Dynamic Display Sign would alleviate practical difficulties. Resolution 1050-16 Page 3 of 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT F'INALLY 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 aliow the use of non-amber colors on a Dynamic Display Sign in a residentially zoned district. Adopted this 1St day of June, 2016. ,� , , � -� �.0 �� r ; �� ' �U`-6'1� Gary Ste�enson hair ATTEST: ;- �- � �� l %" � � '�- ' � �' �_— James Ericson, City Administrator (SEAL) MouNDVI EW 2401 Highway 10• Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 Phone: 763.717.4000 • Fax: 763.717.4019 STATE OF MINNESOTA) ss. COUNTY OF RAMSEY) 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. 1050-16, "RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR USE OF NON-AMBER COLORS ON A GROUND SIGN WITH A DYNAMIC DISPLAY AT 2848 COUNTY ROAD H2; PLANNING CASE MU2016-001 (VR2016-003) WITNESS MY HAND officially as such City Administrator and the corporate seal of the City of Mounds View this 3rd day of June, 2016. ;1 Jam Ericson, ity Administrator s • ti.; i - • J)n y .r • www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us Equal Opportunity Employer I�LI Doc No A04610684 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.