HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 21-020 APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ELECTRONIC DYNAMIC DISPLAY SIGN AT 4004 SILVER LAKE RDCITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 21-020
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR AN ELECTRONIC DYNAMIC DISPLAY SIGN AT 4004 SILVER LAKE ROAD
IN THE "C", COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village received a request from Springfield Sign on behalf
of Culver's for a ground sign with an electronic dynamic display at 4004 Silver Lake Road; and
WHEREAS, the property consists of approximately .92 acres and is located in the "C",
Commercial Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the subject parcel is currently developed with a restaurant building; and
WHEREAS, such electronic digital display signs are allowed by Conditional Use Permit in the
Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, subject to verification, the proposed sign is consistent with the requirements of the
Sign Ordinance with regard to size, setback and other standards, or will be made so pursuant to
City approval; and
WHEREAS, the sign can 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 January 19, 2021 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:
1. 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 as modified.
4. With the modification or verification of the size under conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission, the proposed improvements constitute a reasonable use of the
property.
5. The operational aspects of the City's Sign Ordinance can be met on an ongoing basis by
the owner/operator of the sign.
6. The proposed sign, constructed and operated within the requirements of the Code, will
not adversely impact surrounding property or public areas.
NOW THEREFORE MAY IT BE RESOVLED, that the City Council of the
City of St. Anthony Village accepts the findings and recommendations documented in the staff
report and approves Conditional Use Permit for a dynamic display sign as shown on the plans
submitted on or before December 18, 2020, at 4004 Silver Lake Road, with the following
conditions:
1. Applicant will submit plans either showing a height of 8 feet, or verifying the existing
height of the sign as it currently exists as a "grandfathered" condition.
2. Applicant will submit plans verifying that the dynamic sign accounts for a maximum of
no more than 35% of the total sign area.
3. Compliance with the operational standards of the code in Section 155.29, notably the
requirements for a static, monochrome message of at least 5 minutes duration, and other
related requirements.
Passed in regular session of the City Council on the 9th day of February, 2021.
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ATTEST:
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Nic6lJ Miller, City Clerk
Review for Administration:
Char ie Yunker, City Manager