HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 25-026 APPROVING A REQEUST FOR A CUP FOR AN ELECTRONIC DYNAMIC DISPLAY SIGN AT 2708 33RD AVE NE IN THE R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTCITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 25-026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR AN ELECTRONIC DYNAMIC DISPLAY SIGN
AT 2708 33RD AVENUE NE IN THE
66R-199, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village received a request on behalf of the Faith United
Methodist Church for a ground sign with an electronic dynamic display at 2708 33rd Avenue
NE; and
WHEREAS, the property is located in the "R-1", Single Family Residential Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the subject parcel is currently developed with an existing ground sign; and
WHEREAS, such electronic digital display signs are allowed by Conditional Use Permit in the
R-1 District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed sign is otherwise consistent with the requirements of the Sign
Ordinance with regard to size 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 City Council 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 March 18, 2025 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 institutional and residential land uses on a minor
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 verified.
4. 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, is not
expected to 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 as of February 27, 2025, at 2708 33rd Avenue NE, with the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the operational standards of the code in Section 157.24 notably the
requirements for a static, monochrome message of at least 8 seconds duration on a black
background, and other related requirements, and dimming of the display during night
hours, as well as other applicable code requirements
2. Applicant applies for all appropriate permits and complies with all other applicable
ordinance provisions.
Passed in regular session of the City Council on the 8th day of April, 2025.
ATTEST
ty Clerk
Review for Administration:
Wendy Webster, Wyor
Charlie Yunker, City Manager