RES 24-046 APPROVING A CUP FOR AN ELECTRONIC DYNAMIC DISPLAY SIGN AT 2801 KENZIE TERRACE

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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 24-046 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ELECTRONIC DYNAMIC DISPLAY SIGN AT 2801 KENZIE TERRACE IN THE "C", COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village received a request from James Hamilton on behalf of Teak Properties and Boulevard Auto for a ground sign with an electronic dynamic display at 2801 Kenzie Terrace; and WHEREAS, the property is located in the "C", Commercial Zoning District; and WHEREAS, the subject parcel is currently developed with automobile service facilities and an existing freestanding pole sign; and WHEREAS, such electronic digital display signs are allowed by Conditional Use Permit in the Commercial District; and WHEREAS, the proposed ground sign will replace the existing freestanding pole sign on the property in the same location; and WHEREAS, the proposed sign is consistent with the requirements of the Sign Ordinance with regard to size, setback and other standards, pursuant to City approval; and WHEREAS, the sign is proposed to be constructed to be consistent with the materials standards required by the Sign Ordinance related to such signs; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered all of the comments and the staff report, which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 18, 2024 on the application and the applicant and members of the public were provided the opportunity to present information to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the conditions noted in the Staff report, and as listed below; and WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following findings of fact in support of the resolution for approval: I . The property is located in an area of commercial land use on a collector roadway. 2. The proposed sign is reasonably consistent with the character of the neighborhood in which it is located. 3. The dimensional requirements of the City's Sign Ordinance can be met by the proposed application. 4. The proposed improvements constitute a reasonable use of the property, and represent a more consistent condition over the existing pole sign display.