HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 24-046 APPROVING A CUP FOR AN ELECTRONIC DYNAMIC DISPLAY SIGN AT 2801 KENZIE TERRACECITY 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.
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 May 8, 2024 as supplemented, at 2801 Kenzie Terrace, with the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the operational standards of the code in Section 155.29, notably the
requirements for a static, monochrome message of at least 8 seconds duration, and other
related requirements.
Passed in regular session of the City Council on the 9`h day of July, 2024.
Wendy Webste , Mayor
ATTEST:
JeYinifer Moyle, City Clerk
Review for Administration:
Charlie Yunker, City Manager