HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-06 - Approval of Master Sign Plan - Corcoran CornerCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - 06
Motion By: Thomas
Seconded By: Hank
February 12, 2015
APPROVAL OF A MASTER SIGN PLAN AND SIGN FOR THE COMMERCIAL CENTER AT
7559 COUNTY ROAD 116 (PID 26- 119 -23 -11 -0016) (CITY FILE 14 -031)
WHEREAS, Corcoran Corner LLC is the owner of the commercial center and is requesting
approval of a master sign plan and variance on property legally described as follows:
That part of the North East 1/4 of the North East 1/4 of Section 26, Township 119, North
Range 23, West of the 5th Principal Meridian described as follows: Commencing at the
North East corner of the North East 1/4 of said Section 26, thence Southerly along the
east line of said North East 1/4, a distance of 656.00 feet to the beginning of the land to
be described; thence Westerly deflecting to the right 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds,
a distance of 242.00 fee; thence Southerly, deflecting to the left 90 degrees 00 minutes
00 seconds, a distance of 200 feet; thence Easterly, deflecting to the left 90 degrees 00
minutes 00 seconds, a distance of 242.00 feet to the East line of the North East 1/4 of
said Section 26; thence Northerly along said East line a distance of 200.00 feet to the
point of beginning according to the U.S. Government Survey.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the master sign plan and variance at a duly
called public hearing and recommends approval, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for a master
sign plan and variance, subject to the following findings and conditions:
1. The Master Sign Plan to allow signage for the tenants in this existing building, in accordance
with the narrative dated January 9, 2015 and revisions received on February 11, 2015,
except as amended by this resolution.
2. Variances to allow internally lit individual channel letters, to allow signage on the parapet
and to allow in excess of 125 square feet of signage by approving up to 10% of the building
fagade for wall signage, subject to the following findings:
a. There are practical difficulties for the applicant in complying with the Zoning Ordinance.
The existing signage includes internally lit cabinet signs (and a changeable message
board) which exceed the current ordinance requirements for signs and are signs not
allowed by ordinance. The applicant is trying to improve this existing building in
downtown with a number of exterior improvements. They cannot make these
improvements without removing the signage and the current sign regulations would not
allow them to reinstall new signs consistent with what exists today on this building and
other buildings in the area.
b. The conditions upon which the variance is sought is unique to the property because the
design of the building has signage installed on a mansard roof and building
improvements cannot be made without removing the legal non - conforming signage.
Replacing the signage with something similarly sized for these businesses is not
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City of Corcoran February 12, 2015
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - 06
possible under the existing ordinance.
C. Granting the variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The variance
will allow the landowner to make substantial improvements to the building exterior. This
is significant building in downtown Corcoran and the improvements may help set the
tone for other businesses who want to improve their properties.
d. The variance will allow the land owner to make building improvements that are
consistent with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance, including the
Design Guidelines. The master sign plan will ensure that consistent signage will be
provided on this building, which will be an improvement from the mix of signage now
found on site.
e. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, which includes a guiding
principal for "Creation of opportunities for a thriving downtown area combining a range of
retail, public gathering, and residential spaces." This variance will help facilitate the
building improvements planned by the owner and ensure that all new signage is
consistent with the approved master plan even as tenants change over time.
3. The parapet shall be revised to provide a more consistent height across the entire parapet.
The unsigned portion of the parapet be no less than Y2 the height of the sign parapets.
4. The parapet shall be revised to be a maximum of 5 feet high.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant/landowner must:
a. Record the approving resolution at Hennepin County and provide proof of recording to
the City.
6. Approval shall expire within one year of the date of approval unless the applicant
commences the authorized use.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
VOTING AYE
® Guenthner, Ken
® Hank, Pat
® Keefe, Mike
® LaFave, Tonya
® Thomas, Ron
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - 06
VOTING NAY
❑ Guenthner, Ken
❑ Hank, Pat
❑ Keefe, Mike
❑ LaFave, Tonya
❑ Thomas, Ron
February 12, 2015
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 12`h day of February
2015.
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EST:
anie Heinecke — City Clerk
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Ken Guenthner - Mayor
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