HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 10010 - 2024/11/25RESOLUTION 10010
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITONAL USE PERMIT FOR
A DYNAMIC DISPLAY SIGN AT 7687 LONG LAKE ROAD
WHEREAS, the property at 7687 Long Lake Road is owned by Free Life Family Worship Center
("Owner") which operates a church at that location; and,
WHEREAS, the above noted property is zoned R-1 Single Family Residential; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant Calvin Woods wishes to erect a dynamic display sign on the property,
consisting of an electronic sign face 8'-0" wide by 1 "-4" high, or 10.7 square feet in area, attached to a frame
of wooden cross beams 6 feet high and 12 feet across; and,
WHEREAS, Dynamic display signs are regulated in the Mounds View Zoning Code in
Section 161.038(H), including the stipulation that dynamic display signs are a permitted use in the
commercial and industrial zoning districts but allowed only with a conditional use permit ("CUP") for schools,
churches, places of worship or other institutional land uses in other districts.
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed this request and has examined
the potential adverse effects that could result from the proposed sign, made findings of fact and
recommends approval via its resolution of the request for a CUP.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council ("City Council") hereby
approves the CUP for a dynamic display sign at 7687 Long Lake Road as submitted by the applicant at the
Planning Commission meeting of November 6, 2024, subject to the following findings of fact, conditions
and requirements:
Section 1. Findings of Fact for Approval. The City Council hereby makes the following findings of fact:
1) Free Life Family Worship Center owns the property at 7687 Long Lake Road. The site has been
used as a church and school for many years.
2) Dynamic display signs are regulated in the Mounds View Zoning Code in Section 161.038(H), which
standards apply to the proposed sign.
3) The proposed sign face will be 8'-0" by 1 "-4", or 10.7 square feet in area, attached to a frame of
wooden cross beams 6 feet high and 12 feet across.
4) The required front setback for a sign is 15 feet from the property line or right-of-way line. The sign
is proposed to be 25 feet from the County Road I right-of-way and 45 feet from the Long Lake Road right-
of-way.
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5) The requested amendment meets the standards for approval of a conditional use permit in
Section 168.450(E) of the Mounds View Zoning Code.
Section 2. Approval of the CUP. The City Council hereby approves the CUP based on the written findings
in this resolution and subject to the following conditions:
1) The dynamic display sign will adhere to all standards for such signs in Section 161.038(H) of the
Zoning Code, as well as any other applicable zoning and engineering standards.
2) The City Council's approval of the CUP set forth in this resolution is contingent on any further
requirements thereof.
3) The Owner must address all CUP -related comments of City staff.
4) The Mayor, City Administrator, City Attorney and City Engineer are authorized to make and approve
final revisions to the CUP necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution.
Section 3. Findings and incorporation of recitals and exhibits. The recitals and exhibits are
incorporated in this resolution and along with the additional sections set forth in this resolution, constitute
the City Council's written findings.
Section 4. Authorization to take additional steps. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor, City
Administrator, City Staff, and the City's Consultants to take any additional steps and actions necessary or
convenient to accomplish the intent of this resolution.
Section 5. Authorization to execute documents. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the
Mayor and the City Administrator to take all necessary actions and execute all appropriate documents to
effectuate the approvals contemplated by this resolution.
Section 6. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon Its passage and
without publication.
Adopted this 25th day of November, 2024.
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
Lindstrom, Mayor
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Nyle ikmun ityA ministrator
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