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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-07 - Planning Commission Agenda PacketCITY OF CORCORAN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM -THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2015 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of: a. Agenda b. *April 2, 2015 Planning Commission Minutes c. *June 4, 2015 Planning Commission Minutes 5. New Business a. PUBLIC HEARING. Sign Ordinance Update (city file 15 -012) i. Staff Report ii. Open Public Hearing iii. Public Comment iv. Close Hearing V. Commission Discussion & Recommendation b. PUBLIC HEARING. Ordinance amendment to allow creation of lots without development rights (city file 15 -014) i. Staff Report ii. Open Public Hearing iii. Public Comment iv. Close Hearing V. Commission Discussion & Recommendation c. PUBLIC HEARING. New Verizon Monopole at 23605 Co Rd 50 (PID30- 119- 23 -21- 0001) (City File 15 -016) i. Staff Report ii. Open Public Hearing iii. Public Comment iv. Close Hearing V. Commission Discussion & Recommendation 6. Reports: a. *Planning Project Update b. *City Council Report — Councilmember Hank c. Other Business 7. Adjournment *Literature to review Material relating to these agenda items can be found in the House Agenda Packet, located near the entrance to the Council Chambers Meeting Area. CITY OF CORCORAN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 7:00 PM - THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2015 The Corcoran Planning Commission met on April 2, 2015, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were: Commissioner Wu, Commissioner Theis, and Commissioner Schultz. Absent: Commissioner Jacobs, Commissioner Ravnholdt. Also present were: Council Liaison Keefe, Administrator Martens, City Planner Lindahl, and Code Compliance Official Pritchard. A. 1. Call to Order Chair Wu called the meeting to order at 7:03p 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Chair and Vice -Chair Election Motion made by Theis seconded by Schultz to appoint Commissioner Wu as Acting Chair for the April 2, 2015 meeting. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) Due to the absence of 2 members, the Commission agreed to delay the vote for Chair and Vice - Chair. 4. Open Forum 5. Approval of: a. Agenda Motion made by Theis seconded by Schultz to approve the agenda as presented. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) b. February 5, 2015 Planning Commission Minutes Motion made by Schultz seconded by Theis to approve the minutes as presented. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3 :0) 6. New Business a. Final PUD Development Plan for Ravinia 2nd Addition (city file 15 -003) i. Staff Report — City Planner Lindahl presented her staff report. ii. Public Comment — Paul Tabone, Lennar, thanked the Council, Commissions and staff and stated that he was open to questions. iii. Commission Discussion & Recommendation — The Commission asked for clarification of the changes to the second phase. Staff confirmed that the 2nd addition is slightly smaller than previously anticipated and that the 3rd addition would follow right behind. Mr. Tabone stated that Lennar was modifying the phasing so they could offer some larger lots for sale as well as leave a buffer to existing properties to the south and west of the development. The Commission asked about the exception parcel shown on the site plan. Staff confirmed that the parcel had since been purchased by Lennar and would be included in future phasing. The Commission asked for clarification of street lighting as well as sub- neighborhood sign lighting. Staff confirmed the lighting style for street lighting and that the sign lighting would be downward focused which is consistent with the main sign as well as the City's sign ordinance. The resolution is also requiring a final street lighting plan. Parking requirements were discussed. Staff confirmed that parking would only be allowed on one side of the street throughout the entire development, as is consistent with the City's engineering and design standards. The Commission inquired about dead -end streets and temporary cul de sacs. Staff confirmed that some streets will be stubbed for future development of surrounding parcels; if they meet turn - around standards for public safety and public works vehicles, temporary cul de sacs would not be required. Staff confirmed that the 2nd addition meets the requirements of original approvals. Motion made by Schultz seconded by Theis to recommend approval of the Resolution as presented. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) (7:29pm) b. PUBLIC HEARING. Site Plan Amendment and Variance for the Public Works facility at 9100 County Road 19 (PID 18- 119 -23 -13 -0001) (city file 15 -006) i. Staff Report — City Planner Lindahl presented her staff report. ii. Open Public Hearing — Chair Wu opened the public hearing. (7:38pm) iii. Public Comment — None iv. Close Hearing Alk Motion made by Theis seconded by Schultz to close the public hearing. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) (7:38pm) V. Commission Discussion & Recommendation — The Commission discussed landscaping on the site and inquired about screening and whether or not the current landscaping would meet those requirements. The Commission agreed that landscaping would need to be added to the south fence line as well as along the fence for the storage area extension. Staff confirmed the use of the gravel storage area is for gravel storage and other operations and staging as needed. The Commission asked for clarification on the use of the gravel drive on the north end of the property and discussed whether or not it should be required to be paved. The Commission agreed that because the drive is temporary and may be extended to access the future park, it could remain gravel. Motion made by Theis seconded by Schultz to recommend approval of the Resolution as presented. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) (8:0 0 pm) 7. Reports: a. Planning Project Update — Information only b. 2015 City Priorities Update — Information only c. City Council Report — Presented by Council Liaison Keefe d. Other Business — None 8. Adjournment Motion made by Theis seconded by Schultz to adjourn. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) Meeting adjourned at 8:18pm. Submitted by Mike Pritchard Code Compliance Official CITY OF CORCORAN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 7:00 PM — THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2015 The Corcoran Planning Commission met on June 4, 2015, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were: Chair Jacobs, Vice -chair Ravnholdt, Commissioner Theis, and Commissioner Schultz. Absent: Commissioner Wu Also present were: Administrator Martens, City Planner Lindahl, and Code Compliance Official Pritchard. Absent: Council Liaison Thomas 1. Call to Order Chair Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:( 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3 Chair and Vice -Chair Election " Motion made by Theis, seconded by Ravnholdt to elect Commissioner Jacobs as Chair. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Ravnholdt, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 4:0) Motion made by Jacobs seconded by Schultz to elect Commission Ravnholdt as Vice - chair. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Ravnholdt, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 4:0) 4. Open Forum Chair Jacobs presented a summary of his update and priorities report to Council as well as feedback form Council. 5. Approval of: a. Agenda Motion made by Theis seconded by Ravnholdt to approve the agenda as presented. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Ravnholdt, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 4:0) b. April 2, 2015 Planning Commission Minutes Approval of April 2, 2015 Planning Commission minutes was tabled until the July 7, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting as there was not a quorum present of members that were in attendance of the April 2 meeting. 6. New Business a. Final PUD Development Plan for Ravinia 3rd Addition (city file 15 -007) Staff Report — City Planner Lindahl presented her staff report. ii. Commission Discussion & Recommendation — Paul Tabone, Lennar, was in attendance and available for questions. Mr. Tabone stated that they were addressing the site issues referenced by staff, including wetland buffer and trail location as well as a sidewalk crossing. Mr. Tabone submitted an exhibit (added to Agenda Packet) which showed the proposed trail located outside the wetland buffer. He stated that they were trying to avoid being too close to the actual homes. The Commission asked for clarification if the Council could allow the trail to be located within the wetland buffer. Staff confirmed that they could allow a PUD Amendment, but that the intention of the ordinance is to protect the wetland by providing a buffer to allow an area of infiltration prior to run -off entering the wetland. Staff clarified wetland buffer averaging, as well as the different types and qualities of wetland. The Commission discussed the sidewalk crossing safety issues They discussed possibilities of moving or adding a side walk to the east side of Carriage Way and adding a crossing there or safety signage. Staff suggested that it would be best to field locate the sidewalk crossing after some site work was completed, the Commission agreed that the developer would work with staff to determine the final location of the crossing. The Commission received clarification from Lennar regarding the phasing plan. Motion made by Schultz seconded by Theis to recommend approval of the Resolution as presented. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Ravnholdt, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 4:0) b. P U B L I C HEARING. Commercial Door Site Plan Amendment, CUP, IUP and Variance at 7670 Commerce Street (PID 26- 119 -23 -11 -0030) (city file 15 -010) Staff Report — City Planner Lindahl presented her staff report. ii. Open Public Hearing — Chair Jacobs opened the public hearing. (8 :22pm) No Public Comments iii. Close Hearing Motion made by Theis seconded by Ravnholdt to close the public hearing. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Ravnholdt, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 4:0) (8:22pm) iv. Commission Discussion & Recommendation — Todd Russ, Applicant, was in attendance and available for questions. The Commission asked for clarification of site continuity for parking access to the adjacent lot. Mr. Russ confirmed that a parking agreement would be made between the two properties and that both parking areas would be accessed internally. Staff clarified that if the parking agreement were to change, then the applicant would be required to add the additional parking spaces on site. This could be accomplished if sewer and water were available and the mound was abandoned, or by removing the septic mound and utilizing the existing holding tanks. Mr. Russ clarified that the siding materials would be compatible. The applicant will paint the existing siding to match the new siding and add a brick wainscoting (as proposed) to the addition to match the front of the existing building. The Commission discussed changes to resolution condition 4, c. They would like to add language that would include ownership change as a reason for termination of the interim use permit. Staff and the applicant, Todd Russ, clarified the landscaping plan and stated that it would comply with the ordinance. Motion made by Theis seconded by Ravnholdt to recommend approval of the Resolution with modification of language in condition 4, c. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Ravnholdt, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 4:0) At 8:39pm, a short recess was taken; the meeting reconvened at 8:43pm. 7. Reports: a. Planning Project Update — Information only b. Reschedule July Planning Commission meeting to Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 Motion made by Theis seconded by Schultz to reschedule the July 2, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting to Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Voting Aye: Jacobs, Ravnholdt, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 4:0) c. City Council Report — Presented by Administrator Martens (Councilmember Hank was in attendance and available for questions.) d. Other Business — None 8. Adjournment Motion made by Ravnholdt, Theis, Submitted by Mike Pritchard Code Complia Ravnholdt seconded by Schultz to adjourn. Voting Aye: Jacobs, and Schultz. (Motion carried 4:0) Meeting adjourned at 9:OOpm. L Agenda Item 5_a. L A N D F 0 R M From Site to Finish ! 105 South Fifth Avenue Suite 513 Minneapolis, MN 55401 TO: Corcoran Planning Commission FROM: Mary Matze through Kendra Lindahl, Landform DATE: July 1, 2015 for the July 7, 2015 Planning Commission RE: PUBLIC HEARING - Sign Ordinance Update (city file 15 -012) 60 -DAY REVIEW DEADLINE: NA 1. Application Request • Tel: 612 - 252 -9070 Fax: 612 - 252 -9077 www.landform.net Amend the sign ordinance to allow more signage types, increase sign area and clarify a variety of issues. 2. Background At the March work session, the City Council identified a number of priorities for 2015. One of those priorities was an update to the sign ordinance. After working with City staff to identify the most critical updates, City Council authorized re- writing the sign ordinance to address concerns raised by local business owners and development professionals. Staff re -wrote the sign ordinance and presented a draft to City Council on June 11, 2015. Council members were comfortable with increasing sign sizes and felt that design of the sign was more critical than size. Council members discussed the role of dynamic signage within the community. While it is currently prohibited, Council members felt that a conservative use of dynamic signs should be permitted. Council directed staff to revise the draft to include conservative regulations for dynamic signs. 3. Analysis Sign ordinances can be a very challenging process because there is an inherent conflict between the "more is better" philosophy and a community's desire to implement sign standards that reflect the character of the community. We have worked to develop an ordinance that retains the unique character of Corcoran, but is not so restrictive that it drives businesses away. We have prepared a draft of the sign ordinance update that addresses the key issues outlined in our scope of work. The update incorporates some pretty significant changes from the existing ordinance and staff recommends the changes shown on the attachment: LandfoW, SensiblyG, —O and Site to Finish® are registered service marks of Landform Professional Sery ices, LLC. r Legal Issues 0 • We have updated the sign ordinance to ensure that the ordinance address legal protections for the City. The following items were updated: • Updated the findings, purpose and intent section to provide a legal basis for the ordinance. • Added a severability clause. This is important to establish that if one provision of the ordinance is found to be invalid for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance stands on its own and is still valid. This may prevent a flaw in part of the ordinance from invalidating all of it. • We added a substitution clause. This language provides that for every sign that is allowed, any non - commercial speech could be legally substituted. This ensures that non - commercial speech is never discriminated against based on content. • Content neutrality. A content neutrality clause was incorporated language was updated to ensure that commercial speech is not favored over non - commercial speech. Organization We added tables and graphics to make the sign ordinance easier to read and understand. We have updated the language so that it is consistent and organized sections for increased usability. Definitions were updated to address changes in lighting technology. They were also reviewed to ensure that the definitions matched terms used throughout the code. Finally, definitions were reviewed to ensure that design outcomes of the signs produce desirable design outcomes. Review process We amended the permit process so that signs are not required to go to the Planning Commission for review. Signs that meet the standards of the ordinance should be allowed by issuance of a sign permit and only variances would go to the Planning Commission and City Council. Changeable Message Boards and Dynamic Signs The ordinance was updated to permit limited dynamic signage. Under the new ordinance, 1 dynamic sign per lot would be permitted. Dynamic signs would only be permitted on freestanding signs. Council indicated that it was important that the dynamic sign be a component of a sign, rather than comprise the entire sign. Therefore, the dynamic component of a sign was limited to 35% of the overall sign copy area. Other neighboring communities limit dynamic signs to 6 square feet, 35 %, and up to 60% of the sign copy area. We felt that the limitation on the sign was reasonable as a conservative start to allow this new technology. Animation (scrolling letters, dancing elves, etc.) and blinking on signs is prohibited. Property owners may change the message on their sign, however, the message must remain for 12 seconds. Requirements for the time that a message must remain displayed varies by community from 3 seconds up to 30 minutes. While we feel that 30 minutes is too restrictive, we feel that 3 seconds may still approximate blinking. The United States Sign Council recommends limiting display time to Sign Ordinance Update 2 July 7, 2015 M • 12 seconds in residential districts. Twelve seconds prevents the sensation of blinking, but still allows for a change of message that can be viewed by someone pausing at an intersection. Lighting standards We have updated the lighting standards to allow internally illuminated signs and channel lit letters in addition to the external illumination currently allowed. The single biggest issue that staff hears about from business owners is the restriction that prohibits internally illuminated signs. It is our understanding that this was a conscious decision by the committee when the sign ordinance was last updated, but this is very restrictive and there are many signs in the community that were installed prior to adoption of this ordinance and are internally lit. The new ordinance would allow a variety of lighting options depending on the zoning district. Sign Design Design standards require that the design of signs be consistent with the architecture of the building and have a common design scheme. Standards were strengthened to require architectural wrapping on posts and to require landscaping around the sign. Sign sizing Increased the amount and type of allowable signage. This is the most significant change in the ordinance. The existing ordinance is very restrictive, which makes most of the existing signs in Corcoran non - conforming. In order to give the Council a sense of the scope of the changes, the following table provides a comparison of sign standards in Corcoran today, as proposed and in other neighboring communities. This is not a summary of all of the sign standards, but simply pulls out a few key components to for comparison. Sign Ordinance Update July 7, 2015 M • SAMPLE ORDINANCE COMPARISION Commercial Existing Proposed Plymouth Maple Monticello District Corcoran Grove Standards Ordinance Freestanding 10 SF 64 100 45 100 (Pylon *) Sign Area Freestanding 10 F 16, but no 36 15 22 (Pylon *) Sign higher than Height building height Monument 25 SF 64 100 45 100 Sign Area Monument 6 F 16 36 15 22 Sign Height Wall Sign 10% of the 10% of the 10% of the 5% of the 15% of wall Area wall area primary wall area wall are, or area plus building 40 SF, 100 SF if a face, not to whichever is monument exceed 125- greater sign is used square feet (rather than a pylon) Total 2 total 2 total No max on 1 1 Number Of 1 1 number, but freestanding freestanding Signs freestanding freestanding restricted per street per lot Allowed total wall frontage 1.25 sq. ft. area No max on per lineal 1 wall sign number of foot of per wall, not wall signs frontage to exceed (max 125 area ft.) *The current ordinance uses the term freestanding to describe a pole (i.e. pylon) sig. In fact pylon and monument are both types of freestanding signs. The new ordinance uses standard terminology. Sign Ordinance Update July 7, 2015 M 4. Requested Action Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the following: a. Draft Ordinance Approving the revisions to Chapter 84 (Signs) b. Draft Resolution Approving Findings of Fact Attachments a. Draft Ordinance Approving the revisions to Chapter 84 (Signs) b. Draft Resolution Approving Findings of Fact C. Draft Sign Ordinance - REDLINES Sign Ordinance Update July 7, 2015 • City of Corcoran County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2015 -xxx Motion By: Seconded By: July xx, 2015 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 84 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN SIGN ORDINANCE THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORCORAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Amendments. The text of Chapter 84 (Sign Ordinance) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby repealed in its entirety with the following: SEE ATTACHMENT A SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. VOTING AYE ❑ Guenthner, Ken ❑ Hank, Pat ❑ Keefe, Mike ❑ LaFave,Tonya ❑ Thomas, Ron VOTING NAY ❑ Guenthner, Ken ❑ Hank, Pat ❑ Keefe, Mike ❑ LaFave,Tonya ❑ Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Ordinance is hereby declared adopted on this xx day of July 2015. ATTEST: Jessica Beise — Clerk Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor Page 1 of 1 City Seal City of Corcoran County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2015- Motion By: Seconded By: XXX, 2015 A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 84 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN SIGN ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran initiated an amendment to update the City Code to update the sign ordinance; and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with other City Code standards and City policies; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed text amendments at a duly called Public Hearing and recommends approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the Sign Ordinance text amendment, based upon the following findings: To encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication for businesses, organizations and individuals in the City of Corcoran. 2. To provide for adequate way- finding in the community, thus reducing traffic congestion. 3. To provide adequate means of business identification, advertising and communication. 4. To prohibit signs of such excessive size and number that they obscure one another to the detriment of the economic and social well -being of the city. 5. To protect the safety and welfare of the public by minimizing hazards to vehicles and pedestrians. 6. To preserve property values by preventing unsightly and chaotic signage that has a blighting influence on the city. 7. To differentiate among those signs that, because of their location, lighting, movement or other characteristics may distract drivers on public streets and those that may provide information in a safer manner. 8. To minimize the possible adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private property. Page 1 of 2 City of Corcoran County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2015- 9. To implement the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. 10. To protect the constitutional rights of our citizens. VOTING AYE ❑ Guenthner, Ken ❑ Hank, Pat ❑ Keefe, Mike ❑ LaFave,Tonya ❑ Thomas, Ron VOTING NAY ❑ Guenthner, Ken ❑ Hank, Pat ❑ Keefe, Mike ❑ LaFave,Tonya ❑ Thomas, Ron XXX, 2015 Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this xx day of July 2015. ATTEST: Jessica Beise — Clerk Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor Page 2 of 2 City Seal CHAPTER 84: SIGNS TABLE OF CONTENTS ATTACHMENT A - SIGN ORDINANCE CHAPTER84: SIGNS ................................................................................. ............................... 1 84.01 PURPOSE, FINDINGS AND INTENT ............................................ ............................... 1 84.02 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................... ............................... 2 84.03 SIGN MEASUREMENT AND INTERPRETATION ...................... ............................... 9 84.04 GENERAL PROVISIONS .............................................................. ............................... 10 84.05 SIGN STANDARDS ....................................................................... ............................... 13 84.06 TEMPORARY SIGNS .................................................................... ............................... 17 84.07 EXEMPT SIGNS ............................................................................. ............................... 17 84.08 PROHIBITED SIGNS ..................................................................... ............................... 19 84.09 NON - CONFORMING SIGNS ........................................................ ............................... 20 84.10 PERMITS ......................................................................................... ............................... 21 84.11 VARIANCES ................................................................................... ............................... 22 84.12 REPEAL .......................................................................................... ............................... 22 84.13 SEVERABILITY ............................................................................. ............................... 22 84.14 NONCOMMERCIAL SIGNS; SUBSTITUTION OF MESSAGES ............................. 22 84.15 VIOLATIONS, ENFORCEMENT, PENALTY .............................. ............................... 22 84.01 PURPOSE, FINDINGS AND INTENT. The purpose of this ordinance is promote the health, safety, welfare, orderly development, livability, rural character and economy of Corcoran. The intent of the sign ordinance is to establish a comprehensive system of sign control that achieves balance among the following goals: 1. To encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication for businesses, organizations and individuals in the City of Corcoran. 2. To provide for adequate way - finding in the community, thus reducing traffic congestion. 3. To provide adequate means of business identification, advertising and communication. 4. To prohibit signs of such excessive size and number that they obscure one another to the detriment of the economic and social well -being of the city. 5. To protect the safety and welfare of the public by minimizing hazards to vehicles and pedestrians. DRAFT — July 7, 2015 1 6. To preserve property values by preventing unsightly and chaotic signage that has a blighting influence on the city. 7. To differentiate among those signs that, because of their location, lighting, movement or other characteristics may distract drivers on public streets and those that may provide information in a safer manner. 8. To minimize the possible adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private property. 9. To implement the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. 10. To protect the constitutional rights of our citizens. 84.02 DEFINITIONS. Abandoned Sign - Any sign structure that has ceased to be used for the display of sign copy, or any sign regarding a business or activity on the site of the sign where such business or activity has ceased to be conducted for a period of more than 6 consecutive months. Address Sign - A sign communicating the street address and /or the name of the occupant of a property. Alteration - A change in the size or shape of an existing sign. Copy or color change of an existing sign is not an alteration. Changing or replacing a sign face or panel is not an alteration. Architectural Projection - Any projection from a building that is decorative and/or functional and not intended for occupancy, and that extends beyond the face of an exterior wall of a building but that does not include signs as defined herein. Awning Sign - A sign displayed on or attached flat against the surface or surfaces of an awning. Awning signs must meet the same sign area standards as wall and canopy signs. Balloon — A flexible, non - porous bag inflated with either air or helium that causes it to rise and float in the atmosphere. Banner - A flexible substrate on which copy or graphics may be displayed. Pennants are considered banners. Billboard - See Off Premise Sign. Building Elevation - The entire side of a building, from average ground level to the roofline, as viewed perpendicular to the walls on that side of the building. DRAFT — July 7, 2015 2 Building Facade - That portion of any exterior elevation of a building extending vertically from grade to the top of a parapet wall or eaves and horizontally across the entire width of the building elevation. Canopy or awning - A multi -sided overhead structure supported by attachment to a building on one or more sides and either cantilevered from such building or also supported by columns at additional points. Canopy (freestanding) - A multi -sided overhead structure supported by columns, but not enclosed by walls. Canopy Sign - A sign affixed to the visible surface(s) of an attached or freestanding canopy. Candela per square meter (cd /m2) — The SI (metric) unit used to describe the luminance of a light source or of an illuminated surface that reflects light. Also referred to as Nits. Changeable Sign - A sign with the capability of content change by means of manual or remote input, including signs that are manually or electrically activated. 1) Manually Activated - Changeable sign whose message copy or content can be changed manually on a display surface. Not illuminated. 2) Electrically Activated - Changeable sign whose message copy or content can be changed by means of remote electrically energized on -off switching combinations of alphabetic or pictographic components arranged on a display surface. Illumination may be integral to the components, such as characterized by lamps or other light- emitting devices; or it may be from an external light source designed to reflect off the changeable component display. See also: Dynamic Display. Channel Letter (open faced) — A dimensional letter with a back and sides but no face at the front of the letter. Open Faced Channel Letters may be non -lit, externally illuminated, or illuminated by a light source contained inside the open channel of the letter itself, such as a neon tube. Channel Letter (internally illuminated) — A dimensional letter with a back, sides and a translucent front face capable of transmitting light from an internal light source within the letter. Channel Letter (reverse) — A dimensional letter with a face and sides but no back, opposite to an Open Faced Channel Letter. A Reverse Channel Letter has an open channel facing the wall or building to which it is affixed. A Reverse Channel Letter may contain a source of illumination designed to project lighting against the surface behind the letter, commonly referred to as a Backlit Channel Letter; also referenced as a halo or silhouette lighted channel letter. The face of a Reverse Channel Letter does not illuminate. DRAFT — July 7, 2015 3 Code Compliance Official - The city official or employee responsible for implementing and enforcing the applicable codes and standards of the city. Community Event - A noncommercial event established primarily for the benefit and service of the population of the community in which it is located. Copy — The graphic elements comprising the content of a sign, excluding numerals identifying street address only. Directional Sign - Any sign that is designed for the purpose of providing direction for pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Directory Sign - A wall sign that identifies individual tenants within a development that do not have their own exclusive exterior entrance. Double -Faced Sign - A sign with two identical faces that is designed so only one face can be viewed at one time. Only one side of a double face or V -type sign structure shall be used in computing total surface area, provided the maximum angle between faces of double -faced or V -type signs is 45 degrees. Dynamic Display —An electrically activated changeable sign whose variable message and/or graphic presentation capability can be electronically programmed. Event Sign - A temporary sign used exclusively to advertise community events. Exterior Sign - Any sign placed upon the exterior of a building. Externally Illuminated Sign - A sign characterized by the use of artificial light reflecting off its surface. Facade - The face of a building from the lowest exposed point to the roof. Freestanding Sign - A sign principally supported by a structure affixed to the ground and not supported by a building. Pylon and monument signs are types of freestanding signs. Table 2 identifies types of permitted freestanding signs. Frontage (Property) - The dimension in feet of the parcel upon the street of business mailing address. Frontage (Building) - The length of the exterior building wall or structure oriented toward the frontage road. Holiday Sign - A sign or display that contains or depicts a message pertaining to a national, state, local or religious holiday. DRAFT — July 7, 2015 4 Integral Sign - A sign carrying the name of a building, its date of erection and incidental information about its construction, and made an integral part of the structure. Interior Sign - Any sign placed within a building, but not including window signs. (Interior Signs are not regulated by this ordinance). Illuminance — The amount of light falling upon a real or imaginary surface, commonly called "light level" or "illumination ". Measured in foot - candles (lumens /square foot) in the English system and lux (lumens /square meter) in the SI (metric) system. Illuminated Sign - A sign characterized by the use of artificial light, either projecting through its surface(s) (internally or trans - illuminated); or reflecting off its surface(s) (externally illuminated). Internally Illuminated Sign - A sign characterized by the use of artificial light projecting outward through its surface. Logo Signs - Any brand name, trademark, logo, distinctive symbol or other similar device or thing used to identify a particular business, institution or activity. Luminance — The light that is emitted by or reflected from a surface. Measured in units of luminous intensity (candelas) per unit area (square meters in SI measurement units or square feet in English measurement units.) Expressed in SI units as cd /m2, and in English units as foot lamberts. Sometimes also expressed as "nits ", a colloquial reference to SI units. Can be measured by means of a luminance meter. Lux — The SI (metric) unit for illuminance. One lux equals 0.093 foot - candles. Mansard - An inclined decorative roof -like projection that is attached to an exterior building facade. Memorial Sign - A sign attached to a building noting its natural, historic, community or architectural significance. Menu Board - A freestanding menu sign oriented to the drive - through lane for a restaurant Monument Sign- A freestanding sign which is architecturally designed and located directly at grade where the base width dimension is 75% or more of the greatest width of the sign. Monument signs are not supported SIG N by exposed posts or poles. Mullion - A vertical strip separating windowpanes. Monu 0 g, 75'o r Mural - A picture rather than words, numbers or symbols, applied to a wall. DRAFT — July 7, 2015 5 Natural Grade - The grade of a site before it is modified by moving earth, adding or removing fill, or installing a berm, retaining wall or other earthwork feature. Nit - A photometric unit of measurement referring to luminance. One nit is equal to 1 cd/m2. Non - Conforming Sign - A sign that was legally installed by permit in conformance with all municipal sign regulations and ordinances in effect at the time of its installation, but which may no longer comply with subsequently enacted laws and ordinances having jurisdiction relative to the sign. Non - Commercial Sign — any sign which is not a commercial sign which expresses an opinion and which is deemed by the courts to have greater protection under the first amendment than a commercial sign. Obsolete Sign — On- premise sign that no longer advertises or identifies a use conducted on the property on which the sign is erected. Off - Premise Signs - A sign advertising products, goods, services, or places of business or services offered at a location other than the lot upon which the sign is maintained. On- Premise Sign - A sign used for the purpose of displaying messages pertinent to the use of, products sold on, or the sale or lease of, the property on which it is displayed. Parapet - The extension of a building facade above the line of the top of the structural roof assembly. Pennant - See Banner. Permanent Sign - Any sign that is not temporary. Banners and pennants shall not be considered permanent signs. Pole Sign - See Freestanding Sign. Political Sign - A temporary sign intended to influence voting at a primary, general or other election. DRAFT — July 7, 2015 6 Portable Sign — A sign whose principal supporting structure construction, to be used by resting upon the ground for support and may be easily moved or relocated for reuse. Portable signs shall include but are not limited to signs mounted upon a trailer, bench, wheeled carrier, or other non - motorized mobile structure with or without wheels. Primary Building Face - The wall of a building fronting on a street or right -of -way, excluding any appurtenances such as projecting fins, columns, pilasters, canopies, marquees, showcases, or decorations. There is only one primary building face per tenant. is intended, by design and A x 6 = Primary euiltling Face Projecting Sign - A sign attached to a building or extending in whole or part more than 18 inches and less than 6 feet beyond the surface of the building to which the sign is attached. Pylon Sign — A freestanding sign supported by 2 posts so that the sign and supports are finished to grade by encasing the posts in a material consistent with the sign and where the cumulative width dimension of SIGN SEGN the supporting posts is not less than 60% of the total width of the sign SIGN SEEN face. SIGN] SMN Real Estate Sign - A temporary sign advertising the open house, sale, lease, or rental of the property or premises upon which it is located. Rotating Sign - Any sign that revolves. Roof Line - The top edge of a peaked roof or, in the case of an I extended facade or parapet, the uppermost point of said facade or Fy,w Sign parapet. Roof Sign - A sign mounted on, and supported by, the main roof portion of a building, or above the uppermost edge of a parapet wall of a building and which is wholly or partially supported by such building. Signs mounted on mansard facades and architectural projections such as canopies shall not be considered to be roof signs. Sandwich Board or A -Frame — A double -faced sign ordinarily in the shape of the letter "A," or some variation thereof, that is displayed on the ground, not permanently attached, and usually two - sided and not more than 6 square feet. Scroll — A mode of message transition on an Electronic Message Sign in which the message appears to move vertically across the display surface. Security Sign - A sign identifying the presence of a security system. DRAFT — July 7, 2015 7 Sign - Any device visible from a public right -of -way that displays either commercial or noncommercial messages by means of graphic presentation of alphabetic or pictorial symbols or representations. SI (International System of Units) — The modern metric system of measurement; abbreviated SI for the French term "Le Systeme International d'Unites." Temporary Sign - A sign intended to display either commercial or noncommercial messages of a transitory or temporary nature. Portable signs or any sign not permanently embedded in the ground, or not permanently affixed to a building or sign structure that is permanently embedded in the ground, are considered temporary signs. Tenant Space - For the purpose of this Section, a tenant space is considered to be a business area that has its own exclusive interior or exterior entrance within a multiple- occupancy development. Wall or Fascia Sign - A sign that is in any manner affixed to any exterior wall of a building or structure and that projects not more than 18 inches from the building or structure wall, including signs affixed to architectural projections from a building provided the copy area of such signs remains on a parallel plane to the face of the building facade or to the face or faces of the architectural projection to which it is affixed. Window Sign - A sign attached to, placed upon, or painted on a window or door of a building, or located within 1 -foot of the interior of a window, that is intended for viewing from the exterior of such building. Zoning Ordinance -City of Corcoran or related or succeeding ordinances. DRAFT — July 7, 2015 8 84.03 SIGN MEASUREMENT AND INTERPRETATION. Signs shall be measured according to the following standards: Sign Copy. The physical sign message including any words, letters, numbers, pictures, and symbols. Sign Area. The area board(s) d message, but of including ng he supporting g structure. The area to be b' I� calculated is the area within the smallest rectilinear perimeter that contains o o d, AR A the entire signboard or module. The area of a sphere shall be computed as the area of a circle. Area = (axb) +(cxd) Sign Face. The surface upon, against or through which the sign copy is displayed or illustrated, not including structural supports, architectural features of a building or sign structure, nonstructural or decorative trim, or f any areas that are separated from the background surface upon which the sign copy is displayed by a distinct delineation, such as a reveal or border. Sign Height. Sign height shall be calculated . �! as the vertical distance from the natural grade e�� ft measured at a point either at the back of the curb level or 10 feet away from the front center . Height' of the sign, whichever is closer, to the upper- most point used in measuring the area of a sign. �Fil1ECgi6f df 6iA - - - - - -i -O [lei DRAFT — July 7, 2015 84.04 GENERAL PROVISIONS. 1. Conformance to Codes. All signs shall conform to the provisions of this ordinance and the provisions of the Building Code and of any other applicable ordinance or regulations within the City of Corcoran. 2. Location a) Setbacks. All signs shall be set back 10 feet from the property lines. b) Projections Over Public Ways. Except as provided for elsewhere in this ordinance, private signs may not encroach or overhang the public right -of -way and no sign shall be attached to any utility pole, light standard, street tree or any other public facility located within the public right -of -way except: 1) Signs advertising a community event may be permitted in the public rights - of -way, subject to approval by the Code Compliance Official as to the size, location and method of erection. The Code Compliance Official may not approve any special event signage that would impair the safety and convenience of use of public rights -of -way, or obstruct traffic visibility. b) Obstructions. No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exit -ways, window or door openings used as a means of egress, or to prevent free passage from one part of a roof to another part thereof or access thereto. In addition, no sign shall be attached in any form, shape or manner that will interfere with any opening required for ventilation. No sign shall obstruct any drainage ways. No sign shall be placed so as to interfere with access of Fire Department personnel on the property. c) Traffic Visibility. No sign or sign structure shall be erected in a site visibility triangle, as defined by Section 1060.090, Subd. 2, in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision, nor at any location where by its position, shape, or color it may interfere with or obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device. Signs over County or State Highways are not permitted. d) Signs may not be erected, painted or drawn upon sidewalks, rocks, trees or natural features. 3. Maintenance, Repair and Removal. a) It shall be the duty of the owner of any sign to maintain the sign in good repair. The City may order special repair to be made in order that the appearance and safety of the sign may be maintained. b) No matter shall be permitted to hang loose from any sign. It shall be the duty of every DRAFT — July 7, 2015 10 person maintaining a sign to keep and preserve the lot or parcel of land on which such sign is erected at all times clean, inoffensive, and free and clear of any garbage, refuse weeds, rubbish, paper or other offensive material of any kind and description, which may be deposited or gathered thereon and to keep the same removed at all times for a space equal to 20 feet from any portion of such sign. 4. Obsolete Sign Copy. An abandoned sign or a sign that no longer advertises or identifies a use conducted on the property on which said sign is erected must have the sign copy covered or removed within 30 days after written notification from the Code Compliance Official; and upon failure to comply with such notice, the Code Compliance Official is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign copy, and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the building, structure, or ground on which the sign is located. If the owner of the sign does not remit payment for such removal within 60 days after removal of signs, the City may take whatever actions are allowed by law to collect such amount, including imposing a lien on the property upon which the sign is located. 5. Resemblance to Government Signs. No sign erected by a non - governmental person may imitate any sign erected by a government agency, or display such words as "stop" or "danger" except that such signs may be used in shopping centers or other traffic areas where first approved by the City Engineer. 6. Public Nuisance. Any sign which is obscene, as defined by MN Statute 617.241, Subd. 1(a) shall be considered a nuisance and is prohibited. Any sign which emits an audible sound, odor, or visible matter shall be considered a public nuisance and is prohibited. 7. Dynamic Displays. Dynamic displays as permitted by section 84.05 (Sign Standards) are subject to the following conditions: a. Only one dynamic display sign shall be allowed per lot. b. Dynamic displays are allowed only on freestanding signs. Dynamic displays may occupy no more than 35% of the actual copy and graphic area. The remainder of the sign must not have the capability to have dynamic displays even if not used. Only one, contiguous electronic message sign area is allowed on a sign face. C. A dynamic display sign may not change or move more often than once every 12 seconds except one for which changes are necessary to correct hour and minute, date, or temperature information. d. The images and messages displayed and transitioned must be instantaneous or fading. Modes of display which cause the message to flash or blink are prohibited. e. Dynamic displays must be designed and equipped to freeze the device in one position if a malfunction occurs. The displays must also be equipped with a DRAFT — July 7, 2015 11 means to immediately discontinue the display if it malfunctions, and the sign owner must immediately stop the dynamic display when notified by the city that it is not complying with the standards of this section. f. Electronic message signs must comply with the lighting and brightness standards contained in this section. 8. Lighting and Brightness Standards. In addition to the lighting standards set forth in Section 1060.040 of the Zoning Code, all sign lighting, including LED accent lighting, shall comply with the following standards: a) Except where otherwise stated in this ordinance, signs may be illuminated by artificial light sources on timers and shall be equipped with dimmers. b) No sign may be brighter than is necessary for clear and adequate visibility. c) No sign may be of such intensity or brilliance as to impair the vision of a motor vehicle driver with average eyesight or to otherwise interfere with the driver's operation of a motor vehicle. d) No sign may be of such intensity or brilliance that it interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic sign, device or signal. e) Signs using an LED (light emitting diode) light source shall not exceed a luminance level of 500 candela per square meter (nits) between sunset and sunrise, and shall not exceed a luminance level of 5,000 candela per square meter between sunrise and sunset. f) Signs using fluorescent, neon, or incandescent light sources shall not exceed 12 watts per square foot of sign surface area. g) All signs with illumination shall be equipped with a mechanism that automatically adjusts the brightness to ambient lighting conditions (e.g., dusk) to ensure that the sign's intensity does not exceed 0.3 foot - candle above ambient light levels as measured from 100 feet from the sign's face. h) No illumination involving movement by reason of the lighting arrangement, lighting source, changes in either color or intensity of lighting or other devices shall be permitted. 9. Design standards. In addition to the standards set forth in Section 84.05 (Sign Standards), all signs shall comply with the following design standards: DRAFT — July 7, 2015 12 a) All proposed signs on a site shall be maintain consistency through the use shape, proportion, and type faces. part of a common design scheme and shall of lighting design, color schemes, materials, b) The design of all signs on site shall use building materials, colors, and, where applicable, architectural design features consistent with the materials, colors, and architectural design features of the principal building on the site. c) All exposed pole or post structures must be wrapped or faced with stucco, architectural metal, brick or stone consistent with the building architecture. d) The area around freestanding signs shall be landscaped with plantings and maintained in such a manner to accent and enhance the sign. 84.05 SIGN STANDARDS. Sign Standards. In addition to Section 84.04 (General Provisions), signs shall comply with the standards for permitted sign types in each district as shown in Table 2 and Table 3. 2. Planned Unit Developments. All developments must comply with standards for the underlying zoning district. PUD sign plans may be requested as part of the Preliminary PUD development plan. 4. Additional standards for specific types of signs. a) Menu Boards. Drive -thru restaurants may be permitted 2 menu boards, not to exceed 36- square feet per board. No more than 20% of the total area of the sign may be utilized for business identification. Menu boards may be internally illuminated. b) Gas station. In addition to dynamic displays as permitted by 84.05 (Sign Standards), gas station uses in any district are permitted to display fuel prices by an electronic message component on one wall sign or freestanding sign, and are subject to the standards of 84.08 (General Provisions), 84.05 (Sign Standards), and Minnesota State Statutes §239.751 and, §325D.71, as maybe amended. DRAFT — July 7, 2015 13 f) Wall Signs. i) Wall signs are limited to 1 sign at the primary entrance of each tenant space, not to exceed 10% of the primary building face of the related tenant space. ii) Lettering on canopy and awning signs is restricted to the side panels or front drop. iii) Internally lit wall signs are limited to logo signs and individually - mounted channel lit lettering. iv) V) Wall signs must be located on the same wall as the primary building entrance. Lettering on canopy and awning signs. Canopies shall be considered to be an integral part of the structure to which they are accessory. Signs may be attached to a canopy, but such structures shall not be considered as part of the wall area, and thus shall not warrant additional sign area. M DRAFT — July 7, 2015 14 Table 2 — Freestanding Signs MAN s s s MGM N Monument Sign I Pylon Sign "The top of a sign, including its support shall be no higher than the roof of the principal building. DRAFT — July 7, 2015 15 Sign Height Additional Qty Copy ** Illumination Standards Area Residential - External Districts - Internal Non - residential 1 32 6 - Reverse channel letter uses -Dynamic Display Residential Must be located at subdivision primary entrance of (more than 6 - External subdivision. One lots) and 2 32 6 - Internal additional sign not to medium and - Reverse channel exceed 16- square feet high density letter shall be allowed at apartments each secondary entrance. CR - External Non - residential 1 64 16 - Internal - Channel letter uses -Dynamic display C / GMU - External Non - residential 1 64 16 - Internal - Channel letter uses -D namic display - External BP / 1 1 64 16 - Internal - Channel letter - External P -1 1 64 16 - Internal - Channel letter DMU Freestanding signs are not permitted in the DMU district. "The top of a sign, including its support shall be no higher than the roof of the principal building. DRAFT — July 7, 2015 15 Table 3 - Signs Attached to Buildings 0 DRAFT — July 7, 2015 16 Sign Copy Illumination I Area G _ DMU District Awning/ Canopy Sign Wall Sign Projecting Sign DRAFT — July 7, 2015 16 Sign Copy Illumination Additional Standards Area DMU District - External 1 projecting sign Non - residential 10% of the primary - Internal allowed in addition to uses building face - Channel letter one allowed wall or canopy sign. CR - External Non - residential 10% of the primary - Internal building face - Reverse uses Channel letter 1 service entrance sign C / GMU 10% of the primary - External (4 SF max) allowed in Non - residential building face - Internal addition to allowed uses - Channel letter sign attached to building. 10% of the primary - External BP / I building face - Internal - Channel letter 50 SF or 5% of the wall - External P -1 area, whichever is - Internal greater - Channel letter DRAFT — July 7, 2015 16 84.06 TEMPORARY SIGNS. Temporary use of portable or movable signs shall be allowed in excess of and in addition to the sign limitations of this ordinance. 1. General Provisions. All temporary signs shall comply with the following standards: a) Temporary signs shall comply with Section 84.04 (General Provisions) b) Such signs shall be limited to a maximum of 32 square feet in area. C) A permit shall be obtained from the Code Compliance Official for each location and time period for placement of such signs. d) Temporary signs shall advertise an activity on the property on which they are located, except that temporary off -site signs may be allowed as identified in 84.07 (Exempt Signs). e) All pennants, streamers, banners, and other forms of temporary signs must be maintained and not be frayed, torn, or tattered. f) Manually activated changeable message boards are permitted on temporary freestanding signs. f) Sandwich board and A -frame signs must be placed on the property where the business is located and within 10 feet of the primary entrance of the business or on the right -of -way in front of property. A -frame signs must provide an unobstructed sidewalk width of at least 5 feet for pedestrian passage and must not interfere with pedestrian traffic or violate standards of accessibility as required by the ADA or other accessibility codes. g) Temporary signs may be located on a property for continuous periods not to exceed 30 days. No more than 1 such sign will be allowed per parcel, except: h) No property shall be allowed more than 4 such periods in any 12 month period. 84.07 EXEMPT SIGNS. The following signs shall be exempt from the provisions of this ordinance, except they must meet standards of General Provisions (Section 84.08): 1. Street address signs, and combination nameplate and street address signs which contain non- commercial messages and which do not exceed 6 square feet in area. DRAFT — July 7, 2015 17 2. Detached signs smaller than 4 square feet in area and less than 4 feet in height, and containing no commercial message (e.g. "Enter" or Exit" signs). 3. Interior window signs in commercial and industrial districts, subject to the following limitations: a) The aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed 25% of the window area on which such signs are displayed. Window panes separated by mullions shall be considered as 1 continuous window area. b) Window signs shall not be counted against the sign area permitted for other sign types. 4. Permanent governmental signs for control of traffic and other regulatory /notification purposes and street signs. 5. Cornerstones, foundation stones, and memorial signs or tablets displaying the names of buildings and date of erection, when cut into any masonry surface or inlaid so as to be part of the building or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible material, provided that no such sign shall exceed 6 square feet in area. 6. Noncommercial flags or any other flags displayed from flagpoles will not be considered to be signs. Flags & individual pennants (not on a string) are exempt signs. 7. Noncommercial cultural decorations, displays of a noncommercial nature, or holiday signs mounted on private residential property, which pertain to cultural observances. Temporary signs as described in Table 1 shall be permitted in all zoning districts. Temporary changeable signs shall be required to comply with the standards of Section 84.06 (Temporary Signs). Table 1 - Temporary Signs exempt from permits Sign type Duration permitted Maximum Size (limited to 1 sign per street front) Community or public 30 days 25 square feet events Campaign Signs Allowed per Minnesota Allowed per §21113.045, as may be Minnesota amended. §211B.045, as may be amended. DRAFT — July 7, 2015 18 Sale signs for seasonal roadside agricultural vendors Shall only be erected for period of roadside sales. 16 square feet Signs denoting the Removed within ten 10 12 square feet per architect, engineer, or days after completion of lot or 6 square feet contractor working upon construction or the sale, per acre of land up a work site and real lease or development of to 300 square feet. estate signs pertaining 90% of the property. to the sale, development or rental of the property Garage sale signs and 4 days 8 square feet similar sales or events 84.08 PROHIBITED SIGNS. The following devices shall be specifically prohibited: 1. No person with a home occupation as defined in Section 1030.100 of the Zoning Ordinance shall be permitted to erect a sign advertising the home occupation, except as otherwise permitted by the City as part of a conditional home occupation license. In cases where signs are permitted as part of a conditional home occupation license, signs shall conform to the standards for residential uses in Table 2. 2. Signs that blink, flash or are animated by lighting in any fashion that would cause such signs to have the appearance of traffic safety signs and lights, or municipal vehicle warnings visible from the roadway. 3. Electronic outdoor advertising devices or dynamic displays including animated signs, electronic or manual changeable message signs, flashing signs or displays, moving signs, scrolling displays, and traveling displays, except as permitted in 84.05 (Sign Standards) and Section 84.06 (Temporary Signs). 4. Portable signs except as allowed for temporary signs. 5. Any sign attached to, or placed on, a vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property, except for signs meeting the following conditions: a) The sign is a portable sign that meets the standards of 84.06 (Temporary Signs). b) The primary purpose of such vehicle or trailer is not the display of signs. C) The signs are magnetic, decals, or painted upon an integral part of the vehicle or equipment as originally designed by the manufacturer, and do not break the DRAFT — July 7, 2015 19 silhouette of the vehicle. d) The vehicle or trailer is in operating condition, currently registered and licensed to operate on public streets when applicable, and actively used or available for use in the daily function of the business to which such signs relate. 6. Vehicles and trailers used primarily as static displays, advertising a product or service, or utilized as storage, shelter or distribution points for commercial products or services for the general public. 7. Inflatable or flying devices such as, but not limited to, balloons, streamers or pinwheels except those that are permitted temporary signs. 8. Signs that are structurally unsafe or in disrepair or which create a hazard by their condition, location or lighting. 9. Permanent signs or placards of any size attached or added to any sign beyond that included in the application and permit. 10. Abandoned signs. 11. Rotating signs. 12. Roof signs. 13. A sign that violates any provision of any law of the State relative to off premises signs. 14. Temporary signs that advertise a business, product, or service, which is not produced or conducted on the lot upon which the sign is located, except that temporary off -site signs may be allowed as identified in 84.06 (Temporary Signs). 15. Off premise signs are prohibited. Off - premise signs which exist on the effective date of this section shall be considered as nonconforming signs and are subject to standards contained in section 84.09 (Non- conforming Signs) of this Chapter. 84.09 NON - CONFORMING SIGNS. Any sign legally existing at the time of the passage of this ordinance that does not conform in use, location, height, or size with the regulations of the zone in which such sign is located shall be considered a legal non - conforming use or structure and may continue in such status until such time as it is either abandoned or removed by its owner, subject to Minnesota §462.357, as may be amended. DRAFT — July 7, 2015 20 2. For on- premises signs, structural alterations, maintenance and improvements are permissible only where such alterations, maintenance and improvements will not increase the degree of nonconformity of the signs. 84.10 PERMITS. Application. Unless exempted (Section 84.07), all persons seeking to place a sign within the City limits of the City of Corcoran and as regulated by the terms of this Section shall obtain a permit. The applicant shall first file an application in writing on a form furnished for that purpose by the Code Compliance Official for the City of Corcoran. Every such application shall: a) Identify and describe the work completely, including size, height, location, materials, true colors and lighting to be used. All applications must include color samples for review. Color rendition and intensity of lighting shall be indicated. b) Properties with multiple tenants, occupants or buildings entitled to signs must demonstrate an allocation of the allowed signage among eligible tenants and users. c) Be accompanied by a site plan with dimensions and specifications sufficient to determine consistency with this and other applicable laws and ordinances. d) Complete application form. e) Be accompanied by a fee, if applicable, as established by the City Council. f) Provide such other information as may reasonably be required by the Code Compliance Official. 2. Sign Permits. The application shall be reviewed by the Code Compliance Official and other departments of the City including the Building Official to check compliance with the laws and ordinances under their jurisdiction. The Code Compliance Official may require a building permit or electrical permit before construction commences. 3. Expiration of Permit. Every permit issued by the Code Compliance Official under the provisions of this ordinance shall become null and void if the sign or work authorized by such permit is not completed within 120 days from the date the permit is issued. The Code Compliance Official shall have the sole discretion to grant extensions for good cause shown. 4. Right to appeal. Any applicant who files an application for a permit and is denied shall have the right to an appeal before the City Council, within 10 days of receiving notice of the denial of the application. 5. Sign Removal. Any signs constructed in the City without a permit shall be removed by and at the expense of the owner(s) of the sign. If the owner does not remove such sign(s) DRAFT — July 7, 2015 21 within 10 working days of receiving notice of non - compliance for failure to obtain a permit, the Code Compliance Official may order the immediate removal of all such sign(s). 84.11 VARIANCES. The City Council shall have the authority to approve or deny variances from the provisions of the Sign Ordinance. An applicant for variance shall proceed as required under Section 1070.040 (Variances) of the Corcoran Zoning Ordinance. The City Council shall use the same standards for evaluating sign variances as are found in said Section 1070.040 of the Corcoran Zoning Ordinance. 84.12 REPEAL. All prior ordinances pertaining to the subjects treated in this Ordinance shall be deemed repealed from and after the effective date of this Ordinance, except as they are included and re- ordained in whole or in part in this Ordinance; provided, this repeal shall not affect any offense committed or penalty incurred or any right established prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. 84.13 SEVERABILITY If any part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word of the provisions of this chapter related to signs is declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, the declaration of such unconstitutionality does not affect any other part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word of this chapter. 84.14 NONCOMMERCIAL SIGNS; SUBSTITUTION OF MESSAGES Any sign allowed or that would be allowed without permit, by sign permit, by special use permit, or by variance, may contain, in lieu of any other message or copy, any lawful noncommercial message that does not direct attention to a business, product, commodity or service for sale or lease, or to any other commercial interest or activity, so long as the sign complies with the size, height and other requirements of this chapter. 2. It is the city's policy to regulate signs in a constitutional manner that is content neutral as to noncommercial signs. 84.15 VIOLATIONS, ENFORCEMENT, PENALTY. 11. Any sign constructed in the City in violation of this ordinance shall be removed by and at the expense of the owner(s) of the sign. If the owner does not remove the sign(s) within 10 working days of receiving notice of non - compliance, the Code Compliance Official may order the immediate removal of all such sign(s). 12. In the event that the Code Compliance Official is required to order the removal of any sign(s) in violation of this ordinance, all costs associated with the removal of such sign(s), DRAFT — July 7, 2015 22 including reasonable attorney's fees, shall be the responsibility of the owner of the sign(s). 13. Any person, firm or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction may be sentenced in accordance with Minn. Stat. §609.03, as amended. DRAFT — July 7, 2015 23 CHAPTER 84: SIGNS TABLE OF CONTENTS SIGN ORDINANCE - REDLINES CHAPTER84: SIGNS ................................................................................. ............................... 1 84.01 PURPOSE, FINDINGS AND INTENT ............................................ ............................... 1 84.02 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................... ............................... 2 84.03 SIGN MEASUREMENT AND INTERPRETATION .................... ............................... 11 84.04 GENERAL PROVISIONS .............................................................. ............................... 13 84.05 SIGN STANDARDS ....................................................................... ............................... 16 84.06 TEMPORARY SIGNS .................................................................... ............................... 20 84.07 EXEMPT SIGNS ............................................................................. ............................... 20 84.08 PROHIBITED SIGNS ..................................................................... ............................... 24 84.09 NON - CONFORMING SIGNS ........................................................ ............................... 25 84.10 PERMITS ........................................................................................... ............................... 7 84.11 VARIANCES ..................................................................................... ............................... 8 84.12 REPEAL ............................................................................................ ............................... 8 84.13 SEVERABILITY ............................................................................... ............................... 8 84.14 NONCOMMERCIAL SIGNS; SUBSTITUTION OF MESSAGES ............................... 8 84.15 VIOLATIONS. ENFORCEMENT. PENALTY ................................ ............................... 9 1% '1% 84.01 nrr%e, PURPOSE, FINDINGS AND INTENT. The purpose of this ordinance is promote the health, safety, welfare, orderly development, livability, rural character and economy of Corcoran. by advaneing both the appefPanity fe-. The intent of the sign ordinance is to establish a comprehensive system of sign control that achieves balance among the following_ goals: 1. To encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication for businesses, organizations and individuals in the City of Corcoran. 2. To provide for adequate way- finding in the community, thus reducing traffic congestion. 3. To provide adequate means of business identification, advertising and communication. 4. To Drohibit signs of such excessive size and number that thev obscure one another to the detriment of the economic and social well -being of the city. 5. To protect the safety and welfare of the public by minimizing hazards to vehicles and 1- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 pedestrians. 6. To preserve property values by preventing unsightly and chaotic signage that has a blighting influence on the city. 7. To differentiate among those signs that, because of their location, lighting, movement or other characteristics may distract drivers on public streets and those that may provide information in a safer manner. 8. To minimize the possible adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private property. 9. To implement the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. 10. To protect the constitutional rights of our citizens. 84.02 DEFINITIONS. Abandoned Sign - Any sign structure that has ceased to be used for the display of sign copy, or any sign regarding a business or activity on the site of the sign where such business or activity has ceased to be conducted for a period of more than 4p -(6) consecutive months. Address Sign - A sign communicating the street address and/or the name of the occupant of a property. Alteration - A chance in the size or shape of an existing sign. Co or color change of an existing sign is not an alteration. Changing or replacing a sign face or panel is not an alteration. Animated Sign A sign employing aettial motion or- the ilittsion of motion. n ,,ima4ed sips inelude signs of devices fflofiya4ed by natu al en e fital ifiPtit, stigns powered by= eleetne mvtofs— of —othef meehanieally indueed means and pr-oducigthe illusion o Architectural Projection - Any projection from a building that is decorative and /or functional and not intended for occupancy, and that extends beyond the face of an exterior wall of a building but that does not include signs as defined herein. 2- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 Awning Sign - A sign displayed on or attached flat against the surface or surfaces of an awning. Awning signs must meet the same sign area standards as wall and canopy signs. Balloon — A flexible, non - porous bag inflated with either air or helium that causes it to rise and float in the atmosphere. Banner - A flexible substrate on which copy or graphics may be displayed. Pennants also meet this de fi itiorare considered banners. Billboard - See Off Premise Sign. Building Elevation - The entire side of a building, from average ground level to the roofline, as viewed perpendicular to the walls on that side of the building. Building Facade - That portion of any exterior elevation of a building extending vertically from grade to the top of a parapet wall or eaves and horizontally across the entire width of the building elevation_ Canopy or awning ("*shed) - A multi -sided overhead structure supported by attachment to a building on one or more sides and either cantilevered from such building or also supported by columns at additional points. ^ mar-quee is considered a form of an attached Canopy (freestanding) - A multi -sided overhead structure supported by columns, but not enclosed by walls. Canopy Sign - A sign affixed to the visible surface(s) of an attached or freestanding canopy. Canopy (Freestanding) A multi sided everhead stmetur-e suppoi4ed by eolumns, but flot enelosed by walls. Candela per square meter (cd /m2) — The SI (metric) unit used to describe the luminance of a light source or of an illuminated surface that reflects liaht. Also referred to as Nits. Changeable Sign - A sign with the capability of content change by means of manual or remote input, including signs that are manually or electrically activated. 1) Manually Activated - Changeable sign whose message copy or content can be changed manuallv on a d]sn1av surface. Not illuminated. 3- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 2) Electrically Activated - Changeable sign whose message coRy or content can be changed by means of remote electrically energized on -off switching combinations of alphabetic or pictographic components arranged on a display surface. Illumination may be integral to the components, such as characterized by lamps or other light- emitting devices; or it may be from an external light source designed to reflect off the changeable component display. See also: Dynamic Display. Channel Letter (open faced) — A dimensional letter with a back and sides but no face at the front of the letter. Open Faced Channel Letters may be non -lit, externally illuminated, or illuminated by a light source contained inside the oven channel of the letter itself. such as a neon tube. Channel Letter (internally illuminated) — A dimensional letter with a back, sides and a translucent front face capable of transmitting light from an internal light source within the letter- Channel Letter (reverse) — A dimensional letter with a face and sides but no back, opposite to an Open Faced Channel Letter. A Reverse Channel Letter has an open channel facing the wall or building to which it is affixed. A Reverse Channel Letter may contain a source of illumination designed to project lighting against the surface behind the letter, commonly referred to as a Backlit Channel Letter; also referenced as a halo or silhouette lighted channel letter. The face of a Reverse Channel Letter does not illuminate. Code Compliance Official - The city official or employee responsible for implementing and enforcing the he applicable codes and standards of the city_ Community Event - A noncommercial event established primarily for the benefit and service of the population of the community in which it is located. Copy — The graphic elements comprising the content of a sign, excluding numerals identifying street address only. Directional Sign - Any sign that is designed for the purpose of providing direction for pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Directory Sign - A wall sign that identifies individual tenants within a development that do not have their own exclusive exterior entrance. Double -Faced Sign - A sign with two identical faces that is designed so only one face can be viewed at one time. Only one side of a double face or V -type sign structure shall be used in computing total surface area, provided the maximum angle between faces of double -faced or 4- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 V -type signs is 45 degree;. PUFPOWS Of e0ffiptitiflb Dynamic Display —An electrically activated changeable sign whose variable message and/or graphic presentation capability can be electronically programmed. Event Sign - A temporary sign used exclusively to advertise tefflpefaf y events that a e community events. sanetioned by the City-Gotinc41, stieh as r --edees, fair-s, inater r-acing, Of atheF such - activities. All sueh event signs shall be tempor-afy signs-. Exterior Sign - Any sign placed upon the exterior of a building. Externally Illuminated Sign - A sign characterized by the use of artificial light reflecting off its surface. Facade - The face of a building from the lowest exposed point to the roof. Freestanding Sign - A sign principally supported by a structure affixed to the ground and not supported by a building. Pylon and monumet;. signs E ,)es of freestanding signs. gTable 2 identifies types of permitted freestanding signs.- Frontage (Property) - The dimension in feet of the parcel upon the street of business mailing address. Frontage (Building) - The length of the exterior building wall or structure oriented toward the frontage road. ,. .. III I! TV 11111111111111011 1 Holiday Sign - A sign or display that contains or depicts a message pertaining to a national, state, local or religious holiday. Integral Sign - A sign carrying the name of a building, its date of erection and incidental information about its construction, and made an integral part of the structure. 5- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 Interior Sign - Any sign placed within a building, but not including Window window ins. >i gns. (Interior Signs are not regulated by this ordinance).) (Illuminance — The amount of light falling upon a real or ima ig nary surface, commonly called "light level" or "illumination ". Measured in foot - candles (lumens /square foot) in the English system and lux (lumens /square meter) in the SI (metric) system. Illuminated Sign - A sign characterized by the use of artificial light, either projecting through its surface(s) (internally or trans - illuminated); or reflecting off its surface(s) (externally illuminated). Internally Illuminated Sign - A sign characterized by the use of artificial light projecting outward through its surface. Logo Signs - Any brand name, trademark, logo, distinctive symbol or other similar device or thing used to identify a particular business, institution or activity. Luminance — The light that is emitted by or reflected from a surface. Measured in units of luminous intensity (candelas) per unit area (square meters in SI measurement units or square feet in English measurement units.) in SI units as cd 1m2, and in English units as foot lamberts. Sometimes also eXDressed as "nits ". a colloauial reference to SI units. Can be measured by means of a luminance meter. Lux — The SI (metric) unit for illuminance. One lux eauals 0.093 foot - candles. Mansard - An inclined decorative roof -like projection that is attached to an exterior building facade. 46L r Memorial Sign - A sign attached to a building noting its natural, historic, community or architectural significance. Menu Board - A freestanding menu sign oriented to the drive - through lane for a restaurant—,Rrx# %) of the total af:ea f;9r- sueh sign utilized fef business ident'fieat o Monument Sign- A freestanding sign which is architecturally designed and located directly at grade where the base width dimension is 75% or more of the greatest width of the sign. Monument signs are not supported SIGN by exposed posts or poles. in ,,tact with then n X ---------------------------------- � • Monument Sign Mullion - A vertical strip separating windowpanes. Multiple Faeed Sign A sign eentaining three (3) or more faees. "75% Mural - A picture rather than words, numbers or symbols, applied to a wall. Monument Sign 6- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 Natural Grade - The grade of a site before it is modified by moving earth, adding or removing fill, or installing a berm, retaining wall or other earthwork feature. Nit - A photometric unit of measurement referring to luminance. One nit is equal to 1 cd /m2. Non - Conforming Sign - A sign that was legally installed by permit in conformance with all municipal sign regulations and ordinances in effect at the time of its installation, but which may no longer comply with subsequently enacted laws and ordinances having jurisdiction relative to the sign. Non - Commercial Sign — any sign which is not a commercial sign which expresses an opinion and which is deemed by the courts to have g protection under the first amendment than a commercial sign. Obsolete Sign — On- premise sign that no longer advertises or identifies a use conducted on the property on which the sign is erected. Off-Off- Premise Signs - A sign advertising products, goods, services, or places of business or services offered at a location other than the lot upon which the sign is maintained. On- Premise Sign - A sign used for the purpose of displaying messages pertinent to the use of, products sold on, or the sale or lease of, the property on which it is displayed. Parapet - The extension of a building facade above the line of the top of the structural roof assembly. Pennant - See Banner. Permanent Sign - Any sign that is not temporary. Banners and pennants shall not be considered permanent signs. Pole Sign - See Freestanding Sign. Political Sign - A temporary sign intended to influence voting at a primary, general or other election. 7- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 Portable Sign - A sign whose principal supporting structure is intended, by design and construction, to be used by resting upon the ground for support and may be easily moved or relocated for reuse. Portable signs shall include but are not limited to signs mounted upon a trailer, bench, wheeled carrier, or other non - motorized mobile structure - -,J with or without wheels. Primary Building Face - The wall of a building fronting on a 7-� street or right -of -way, excluding any appurtenances such as -- - projecting fins, columns, pilasters, canopies, marquees, A`B- P- syB"tlg9 showcases, or decorations. There is only one primary building face per tenant. Projecting Sign - A sign attached to a building or extending in whole or part more than eightee {x}18 inches and less than six-6 feet beyond the surface of the building to which the sign is attached. Pvlon Sign - A freestanding sign sur,norted by 2 hosts so that the si and supaorts are finished to grade by encasing the hosts in a material consistent with the sign and where the cumulative width dimension of SM Slid the supporting posts is not less than 60% of the total width of the sign SH (GH SEGN face. S1 GNI MGN Reader- Board Sign A sign iiitended to display a message thy-ough f all �i. 11 Ehani °ed lettefs� —wiieh is �ii��v�int'H}cccm y�i-- @c ccm �- g , pefmanently attaebed to a f elestandin T sign affixed to a all of the Real Estate Sign - A temporary sign advertising the open house, sale, Kle 4n---- -- - „ - - -- K% lease, or rental of the property or premises upon which it is located. I .................. ............................... siti��r� w�au, Pylon Sign Religious Symbols Pietufles, 7 v t °nsuggest ,- °1,..,..,,n faith ideas, alit. °n Rotating Sign - Any sign that revolves. Roof Line - The top edge of a peaked roof or, in the case of an extended facade or parapet, the uppermost point of said facade or parapet. Roof Sign - A sign mounted on, and supported by, the main roof portion of a building, or above the uppermost edge of a parapet wall of a building and which is wholly or partially supported by such building. Signs mounted on mansard facades and architectural projections such as canopies shall not be considered to be roof signs. Sandwich Board or A -Frame - A double -faced sign ordinarily in the shape of the letter "A,” or some variation thereof, that is displayed on the ground, not permanently attached, and usually two - sided and not more than 6 square feet. 8- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 Scroll — A mode of message transition on an Electronic Message Sign in which the message appears to move vertically across the display surface. Security Sign - A sign identifying the presence of a security system. Sign - Any device visible from a public right -of -way that displays either commercial or non- commercial messages by means of graphic presentation of alphabetic or pictorial symbols or representations. Sign Area The afea of the bear-d(s) or modttle(s) eontaining the sign is the area within the smallest r-eetilifieaf: perimeter- that eentains the entire A = ignboafd of od l° The Greta of i a sphefe�ii"-crl e be as the af- ec`� -of a Sign F'a"ee- The siinaee ttpea, against E)r- - thr-oagii�b-r'�'iieh the — sign rcvfflff IS illustrated, displayed of > > > or- any areas that. of sepurat°a� the baekgFound surfaee upon .,hieh the sign e0p 1 Area =AxB SI (International System of Units) — The modern metric system of measurement: abbreviated Sl for the French term "Le Svsteme International Sign Area d'Unites." WO Temporary Sign - A sign intended to display either commercial or noncommercial messages of a transitory or temporary nature. Portable signs or any sign not permanently embedded in the ground, or not permanently affixed to a building or sign structure that is permanently embedded in the ground, are considered temporary signs. Tenant Space - For the purpose of this Section, a tenant space is considered to be a business area that has its own exclusive interior or exterior entrance within a multiple- occupancy development. Wall or Fascia Sign - A sign that is in any manner affixed to any exterior wall of a building or structure and that projects not more than eighteen (18_)-iinches from the building or structure wall, including signs affixed to architectural projections from a building provided the copy area of such 9- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 signs remains on a parallel plane to the face of the building facade or to the face or faces of the architectural projection to which it is affixed. Window Sign - A sign attached to, placed upon, or painted on a window or door of a building, or located within ene+I* -foot of the interior of a window, that is intended for viewing from the exterior of such building. Zoning Ordinance -City of Corcoran or related or succeeding ordinances. 10- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 84.03 SIGN MEASUREMENT AND INTERPRETATION. Sins shall be measured according to the following standards. Sign Copy. The physical sign message including any words, letters, numbers, pictures, and symbols. Sign Area. The area of the board(s) or module(s) containing the sign a c_______ b_ message, but not including the supporting structure. The area to be calculated is the area within the smallest rectilinear perimeter that contains the entire signboard or module. The area of a sphere shall be computed as the area of a circle. Area = (axb) +(cxd) Sign Face. The surface upon, against or through which the sign copy is iC displayed or illustrated, not including structural supports, architectural features of a building or sign structure, nonstructural or decorative trim, or any areas that are separated from the background surface upon which the sign copy is displayed bV a distinct delineation, such as a reveal or border. w:i::i Sign FaceArea Sign Height. Sign height shall be calculated SIGN Height `�� IN _ Frontcentarof siAn 70 feet as the vertical distance from the natural grade measured at a point either at the back of the curb level or 10 feet away from the front center of the sign, whichever is closer, to the upper- most point used in measuring the area of a 11- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 ry ' LIM 12- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 I I • TANIM M 1`4111311111 11M 11111 DA W.111 W%111110 ON 101 WMA"11 • UVW111011 klm n Ir ► • ► MIMI• ry ' LIM 12- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 MI 84.04 GENERAL PROVISIONS. Conformance to Codes. All signs shall conform to the provisions of this ordinance and the provisions of the Building Code and of any other applicable ordinance or regulations within the City of Corcoran. 2. Location a) Setbacks. All signs shall be set back 10 feet from the property lines. b. Protections Over Public Ways. Except as provided for elsewhere in this ordinance, private signs y not encroach or overhang the public right -of -way and no sign shall be attached to any utility pole, light standard, street tree or any other public facility located within the public right -of -way except: 1) Signs advertising a community event may be permitted in the public rights of -way, subject to approval by the Code Compliance Official as to the size, location and method of erection. The Code Compliance Official may not agpprove any special event signage that would impair the safety and convenience of use of public rights -of -way, or obstruct traffic visibility. b) Obstructions. No sign shall be erected. constructed or maintained so as to obstruct an fire escape, required exit -ways, window or door openings used as a means of egress, or to prevent free passage from one part of a roof to another part thereof or access thereto. In addition, no sign shall be attached in any form, shape or manner that will interfere with any opening required for ventilation. No sign shall obstruct any 13- DRAFT -June 18, 2015 drainage ways. No sign shall be placed so as to interfere with access of Fire Department personnel on the property c Traffic Visibility. No sign or sign structure shall be erected in a site visibility triangle, _ as defined by Section 1060.090, Subd. 2, in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision, nor at any location where by its position, shape, or color it may interfere with or obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device. Signs over County or State Highways are not permitted. d) may not be erected, painted or drawn upon sidewalks, rocks, trees or natural features. 3. Maintenance, Repair and Removal. a) It shall be the duty of the owner of any sign to maintain the sign in og od repair. The City may order special repair to be made in order that the appearance and safety of the sign may be maintained. b) No matter shall be permitted to hang loose from any sign. It shall be the duty of every person maintaining a sign to keep and preserve the lot or parcel of land on which such sign is erected at all times clean, inoffensive, and free and clear of any garbage, refuse weeds, rubbish, paper or other offensive material of any kind and description, which may be deposited or gathered thereon and to keep the same removed at all times for a space equal to 20 feet from any portion of such sign. 4. Obsolete Sign Copy. An abandoned sign or a sign that no longer advertises or identifies a use conducted on the property on which said sign is erected must have the sign copy covered or removed within 30 days after written notification from the Code Compliance Official; and upon failure to comply with such notice, the Code Compliance Official is hereby authorized to cause removal of such sign copy, and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the owner of the building, structure, or ground on which the sign is located. If the owner of the sign does not remit payment for such removal within 60 days after removal of signs, the City may take whatever actions are allowed by law to collect such amount, including imposing a lien on the property upon which the sign is located. 5. Resemblance to Government Signs. No sign erected by a non - governmental person may imitate any sign erected by a govermnent agency, or display such words as "stop" or "danger" except that such signs y be used in shopping centers or other traffic areas where first approved by the City Engineer. 6. Public Nuisance. Any sim which is obscene, as defined by MN Statute 617.241, Subd. 1(a) shall be considered a nuisance and is prohibited. Any sign which emits an audible sound, odor, or visible matter shall be considered a public nuisance and is prohibited. 7. Dynamic Displays. Dynamic displays as permitted by section 84.05 (Sign Standards) are subject to the following conditions: 14- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 a. Only one dynamic display sign shall be allowed per lot. b. Dynamic displays are allowed only on freestanding signs. Dynamic displays may occupy no more than 35% of the actual copy and graphic area. The remainder of the sign must not have the capability to have dynamic displays even if not used. Only one, contiguous electronic message sign area is allowed on a sign face. C. A dynamic display sign may not change or move more often than once every 12 seconds except one for which changes are necessary to correct hour and minute, date, or temperature information. d. The images and messages displayed and transitioned must be instantaneous or fading. Modes of display which cause the message to flash or blink are prohibited. e. Dynamic displays must be designed and equipped to freeze the device in one position if a malfunction occurs. The displays must also be equipped with a means to immediately discontinue the display if it malfunctions, and the sign owner must immediately stop the dynamic display when notified by the city that it is not complying with the standards of this section. f. Electronic message signs must comply with the lighting and brightness standards contained in this section. 8. Lighting and Brightness Standards. In addition to the lighting standards set forth in Section 1060.040 of the Zoning Code, all sign lighting, including LED accent lighting shall comply with the following standards: a) Except where otherwise stated in this ordinance, signs may be illuminated by artificial light sources on timers and shall be equipped with dimmers. b) No sign may b�ghter than is necessary for clear and adequate visibility. c) No sign may be of such intensity or brilliance as to impair the vision of a motor vehicle driver with average eight or to otherwise interfere with the driver's operation of a motor vehicle. d) No sign may be of such intensitv or brilliance that it interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic sign, device or signal. e) Signs using an LED (light emitting diode) light source shall not exceed a luminance level of 500 candela per square meter (nits) between sunset and sunrise, and shall not exceed a luminance level of 5,000 candela per square meter between sunrise and sunset. 15- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 Signs using fluorescent, neon, or incandescent light sources shall not exceed 12 watts per square foot of sign surface area. g) All signs with illumination shall be equipped with a mechanism that automatically adjusts the brightness to ambient lighting conditions (e.g., dusk, ) to ensure that the sign's intensity does not exceed 0.3 foot - candle above ambient light levels as measured from 100 feet from the sign's face. h) No illumination involving movement by reason of the lighting arrangement, lighting source, changes in either color or intensity of lighting or other devices shall be permitted. 9. Design standards. In addition to the standards set forth in Section 84.05 (Sign Standards), all signs shall comply with the following design standards: a) All proposed signs on a site shall be part of a common design scheme and shall maintain consistency through the use of lighting design, color schemes, materials, shape, proportion, and type faces. b) The design of all signs on site shall use building materials, colors, and, where applicable, architectural design features consistent with the materials, colors, and architectural design features of the principal building on the site. c) All exposed pole or post structures must be wrapped or faced with stucco, architectural metal, brick or stone consistent with the building architecture. d) The area around freestanding signs shall be landscaped with planting maintained in such a manner to accent and enhance the sign. 84.05 SIGN STANDARDS. Standards. In addition to Section 84.04 (General Provisions). signs shall comply with the standards for permitted sign types in each district as shown in Table 2 and Table 3. 2. Planned Unit Developments. All developments must comply with standards for the underlying zoning oning district. PUD sign plans may be requested as part of the Preliminary PUD development plan. 4. Additional standards for specific types of signs. a) Menu Boards. Drive -thru restaurants may be permitted 2 menu boards, not to exceed 36- square feet per board. No more than 20% of the total area of the sign may be utilized for business identification. Menu boards may be internally illuminated. 16- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 b) Gas station. In addition to dynamic displays as permitted by 84.05 (Sign Standards), gas station uses in any district are permitted to display fuel prices by an electronic message component on one wall sin or freestanding sign, and are subject to the standards of 84.08 (General Provisions), 84.05 (Sign Standards), and Minnesota State Statutes §239.751 and, §325D.71, as maybe amended. f) Wall Signs. i) Wall signs are limited to 1 sign at the primary entrance of each tenant space, not to exceed 10% of the primary building face of the related tenant space. ii) Lettering on canopy and awning signs is restricted to the side panels or front drop iii) Internally lit wall signs are limited to logo signs and individually- mounted channel lit letterinj4. iv) Wall signs must be located on the same wall as Oa° w'n; m the primary building entrance. Lettering on canopy and awning signs• y) Canopies shall be considered to be an integral part of the structure to which they are accessory. Sings ma_y be attached to a canopy, but such structures shall not be considered as part of the wall area, and thus shall not warrant additional sign 17- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 Table 2 — Freestanding Signs Non - residential MGM Sign 16 SIGN I Height - Channel letter Additional uses Qty COPY Illumination -Dynamic display ** Monument SignPylon Sign Non - residential 1 Sign 16 Height - Channel letter Additional uses Qty COPY Illumination -Dynamic display ** - External Standards C / GMU Area — Residential - External Districts 1 64 16 - Internal Non - residential 1 32 6 - Reverse channel -D namic dis la letter uses - External -Dynamic Display BP / 1 Residential 64 16 - Internal Must be located at subdivision - Channel letter primary entrance of subdivision. One additional sign not to (more than 6 2 32 6 - External - Internal lots ) and 64 medium and - Internal - Reverse channel exceed 16- square feet shall be allowed at high density DMU Freestanding signs are not permitted in the DMU district. letter each secondary apartments entrance. CR - External — - Internal Non - residential 1 64 16 - Channel letter uses -Dynamic display - External C / GMU - Internal Non - residential 1 64 16 - Channel letter uses -D namic dis la - External BP / 1 1 64 16 - Internal - Channel letter - External P -1 1 64 16 - Internal - Channel letter DMU Freestanding signs are not permitted in the DMU district. "The top of a sign, including its support shall be no higher than the roof of the principal building. 18- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 Table 3 - Signs Attached to Buildings 19- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 I -- AH (4 SF max) allowed in I r'�, Illumination Additional Standards Area building face - Internal DMU District Awninq / CanopV Sign Wall Sign Projecting Sign 19- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 Sign Copy 1 service entrance sign (4 SF max) allowed in C / GMU Illumination Additional Standards Area building face - Internal DMU District uses - External 1 projecting sign Non - residential 10% of the primary building face - Internal allowed in addition tr one allowed wall or uses - External - Channel letter BP / I building face - Internal canopy sign. - Channel letter - External CR Non - residential 10% of the primary building face - Internal - Reverse area, whichever is P -1 uses rg eater 19- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 1 service entrance sign (4 SF max) allowed in C / GMU 10% of the primary - External Non - residential building face - Internal addition to allowed uses - Channel letter sign attached to buildin . 10% of the primary - External BP / I building face - Internal - Channel letter 50 SF or 5% of the wall - External area, whichever is P -1 - internal rg eater - Channel letter 19- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 84.06 TEMPORARY SIGNS. Temporary use of portable or movable signs shall be allowed in excess of and in addition to the sign limitations of this ordinance. 1. General Provisions. All temporary signs shall comply with the following standards: a) Temporary signs shall comply with Section 84.04 (General Provisions) b) Such signs shall be limited to a maximum of 32 square feet in area. A permit shall be obtained from the Code Compliance Official for each location and time period for placement of such signs. d) Temporary signs shall advertise an activitv on the propertv on which thev are located, except that temporary off -site signs may be allowed as identified in 84.07 (Exempt Signs). e) All pennants, streamers, banners, and other forms of temporary signs must be maintained and not be frayed, torn, or tattered. f) Manually activated changeable message boards are permitted on temporary freestanding signs. D Sandwich board and A -frame signs must be placed on the property where the business is located and within 10 feet of the primary entrance of the business or on the right -of -way in front of property. A -frame signs must provide an unobstructed sidewalk width of at least 5 feet for pedestrian passage and must not interfere with pedestrian traffic or violate standards of accessibility as reauired by the ADA or other accessibility codes. g) Temporarysigns may be located on a property for continuous periods not to exceed 30 days. No more than 1 such sign will be allowed per parcel, except: h) No property shall be allowed more than 4 such periods in any 12 month period. 84.0 EXEMPT SIGNS. The following signs shall be exempt from the provisions of this ordinance, except they must meet thestandards of General Provisions (Section 84.0-708): 8-.1. Street address signs, and combination nameplate and street address signs which contain non- commercial messages and which do not exceed 6 square feet in area., Offleial iiofi es atAh fazed by a ,,A ,,ublie body of ubli . safety o ffi 20- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 2. Detached signs smaller than 4 square feet in area and less than 4 feet in height, and containing no commercial message (e.g. "Enter" or Exit" signs). 3. Interior window signs in commercial and industrial districts, subject to the following limitations: a) The aggregate area of all such signs shall not exceed twenty five per-een (25 % )-_of the window area on which such signs are displayed. Window panes separated by mullions shall be considered as one continuous window area. b) Window signs shall not be counted against the sign area permitted for other sign types. -34. Permanent governmental signs for control of traffic and other regulatondnotification purposes and street signs. , state of nmnieipal �- FORM Mol to 111 111 11" to otoo — to 000I Ito. It to"ot,to on- -55. Cornerstones, foundation stones, and Mmemorial signs on bttildifigs.or tablets displaying the names of buildings and date of erection, when cut into any masonry surface or inlaid so as to be part of the building or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible material, provided that no such sign shall exceed 6 square feet in area. g6. Noncommercial flags or any other flags displayed from flagpoles will not be considered to be signs. Flags & individual pennants (not on a string) are exempt signs. Flagpole height miist eemply with height fvgtilafiens. Up to siyr (6) flags may be displaye on a eommer-cial lot. Additional flags shall be pefmitted for- publie holidays-. 21- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 • �.z'serf�e�s :e.rsse�ss�s Sign type risrssse�e� Maximum Size (limited to 1 sign per street front) Community or public — — 25 square feet — 7. Noncommercial cultural decorations, displays of a noncommercial nature, or holiday signs ins mounted on private residential property, which pertain to cultural observances. Signs temp o rar -ily displayed to advei4ise eommunity e n* °Temporar�gns as described in Table 1 shall be permitted in all zoning districts following limitations. Temporary changeable signs shall be required to comply with the standards of Section 84.06 (Temporary Signs). Table 1 - Temporary Signs exempt from permits Sign type Duration permitted Maximum Size (limited to 1 sign per street front) Community or public 30 days 25 square feet events 22- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 Campaign Signs Allowed per Minnesota Allowed per Minnesota §211B.045, as may §211B.045, as may be amended. be amended. Sale signs for seasonal Shall only be erected for 16 square feet roadside agricultural period of roadside sales. vendors Signs denoting the architect, engineer, or Removed within ten 10 12 square feet per days after completion of lot or 6 square feet contractor working upon construction or the sale, per acre of land up a work site and real estate signs pertaining lease or development of to 300 square feet. 90% of the property_ to the sale, development or rental of the propert y Garage sale signs and 4 days 8 square feet similar sales or events 23- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 84.0 PROHIBITED SIGNS. The following devices and l .,..bons shall be specifically prohibited: No person with a home occupation as defined in Section 1030.100 of the Zoning Ordinance shall be permitted to erect a sign advertising the home occupation, except as otherwise permitted by the City as part of a conditional home occupation license. In cases where signs are permitted as part of a conditional home occupation license, signs shall conform to the standards for residential uses in Table 2. 42. Signs that blink, flash or are animated by lighting in any fashion that would cause such signs to have the appearance of traffic safety signs and lights, or municipal vehicle warnings visible from the roadway. 3. - Electronic outdoor advertising devices or dynamic displays including animated signs, electronic or manual changeable message signs, flashing signs or displays, moving signs, scrolling displays, and traveling displays, except as permitted in 84.05 (Sign Standards ) and Section 84.06 (Temporary Signs). -54. Portable signs except as allowed for temporary signs. 65. Any sign attached to, or placed on, a vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property, except for signs meeting the following conditions: a) The sign is a portable sign that meets the standards of 84.06 (Temporary Signs). a) b) The primary purpose of such vehicle or trailer is not the display of signs. bc) The signs are magnetic, decals, or painted upon an integral part of the vehicle or equipment as originally designed by the manufacturer, and do not break the silhouette of the vehicle. ed) The vehicle or trailer is in operating condition, currently registered and licensed to operate on public streets when applicable, and actively used or available for use 24- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 - ------ -- - ------ 42. Signs that blink, flash or are animated by lighting in any fashion that would cause such signs to have the appearance of traffic safety signs and lights, or municipal vehicle warnings visible from the roadway. 3. - Electronic outdoor advertising devices or dynamic displays including animated signs, electronic or manual changeable message signs, flashing signs or displays, moving signs, scrolling displays, and traveling displays, except as permitted in 84.05 (Sign Standards ) and Section 84.06 (Temporary Signs). -54. Portable signs except as allowed for temporary signs. 65. Any sign attached to, or placed on, a vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property, except for signs meeting the following conditions: a) The sign is a portable sign that meets the standards of 84.06 (Temporary Signs). a) b) The primary purpose of such vehicle or trailer is not the display of signs. bc) The signs are magnetic, decals, or painted upon an integral part of the vehicle or equipment as originally designed by the manufacturer, and do not break the silhouette of the vehicle. ed) The vehicle or trailer is in operating condition, currently registered and licensed to operate on public streets when applicable, and actively used or available for use 24- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 in the daily function of the business to which such signs relate. 76. Vehicles and trailers used primarily as static displays, advertising a product or service, or utilized as storage, shelter or distribution points for commercial products or services for the general public. 87. Inflatable or flying devices such as, but not limited to, balloons, streamers or pinwheels except those that are permitted temporary signs. .ONSWIss��es� .rsrrErrrr.�r�s 4-08. Signs that are structurally unsafe or in disrepair or which create a hazard by their condition, location or lighting. -19 -1. Permanent signs or placards of any size attached or added to any sign beyond that included in the application and permit. 410. Abandoned signs. 4411. - Rotating signs. 12. Roof signs. 413. -A sign that violates any provision of any law of the State relative to off premises signs. 414. Temporary signs that advertise a business, product, or service, which is not produced or conducted on the lot upon which the sign is located, except that temporary off -site signs may be allowed as identified in 84.06 (Temporary Signs). 4, 15. Off premise sigmas are prohibited. Off - premise signs which exist on the effective date of this section shall be considered as nonconfonning signs and are subject to standards contained in section 84.09 (Non - conforming Signs) of this Chapter. 84�1.! 84.09 NON - CONFORMING SIGNS. 1. Any sign legally existing at the time of the passage of this ordinance that does not conform in use, location, height, or size with the regulations of the zone in which such sign is located shall be considered a legal non - conforming use or structure and may 25- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 continue in such status until such time as it is either abandoned or removed by its owner . sub'ect to Minnesota §462.357, as may be amended.the fellowine l mita4ior_• 2.b4== For on- premises signs, structural alterations, maintenance and improvements are permissible only where such alterations, maintenance and improvements will not increase the degree of nonconformity of the signs. 26- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 P@Fmissible, Only of 'h! 26- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 Li�1 l��!�; ■ 17S!!T.!!E� ji. .!.•i :rr :r�� : :ry �'q}t'ty .�rrr•o r•.�n•r :r_ . ._t!.'tty:..• :..v.r�:n...:. �.�.�.•���- .:�.,.- M. Cerro �.�:: ..��.r- I . • 12111 ill -Tom=. Li�1 l��!�; ■ 17S!!T.!!E� 27- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 Oil • 12111 ill -Tom=. 27- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 • •. • 1111 N • .��. 28- DRAFT -June 18, 2015 1111 N • .��. 28- DRAFT -June 18, 2015 �. - - Ilk 29- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 Y. ` '. sf_ •.- M FAIWAMM l 77: ���seTe�s�s ��I�Sii1i?tilii7il• .I:li�:!!'S91S5�.TAT•4'MERF.!! 8719 fl s= E7:lS!!�:l�l+.li!'J'F.l:'LTSf 30- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 I � r :s.i..u♦�ur' :. u....0.:..�..:no�ee J��.'.i �:�..:.:.v w.a ieo.:w:n�.re�. �:�... • ! 31- DRAFT -June 18, 2015 WT!R4!!ff .E . � 32- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 _ All , �.,�� G iii i i i.�i�.�.♦e. •y � ra:�• �:�•�oA �♦ :. n��a +i.n v�� n ♦v i�� i i u.�wo: �u��e usn w• INN. 11�11 WTI WT!R4!!ff .E . � 32- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 RMI-A [1141-510 " FA IMM i lid I -pp. MOM 12! DKOLMHO, 1. M Table of pefmitted signs and sigff-af,-a-. Total YVIZi7imti 1'V1Uxi U.M.. 1'V1Uxime.m.. Maxim 1 aximu Signage Sign A Sign Are Sign Afe-a Sign 14ei& Sign Heigh Wall, Freestanding Montiment Freestanding Montiment p^ ^ 4 ^�l 1," .fib fOOt Et ffofltage whieh-L'CTT (max 12S-ft-.4 1 d `iLii.:�• � � ... • �....: �: :..�.,�:.:. ::.�::.:.:- �,:..,:�� _�'L` /Iii .. 33- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 V) N4wftls-, !�3 ...E • CV�S!/.l1��7 r�TtS�Rf .T.' �!.!'�i5:lP.r•�.. !!:!:l:�l, ����wiw.w�wawi. w.�ww�ie.w�ww�a i�wuna iwour..w.o�w 34- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 • UNVIN 35- DRAFT - June 18, 2015 •. �. sate DRAFT - July 7. 2015 11100. ON DRAFT - July 7. 2015 T " m Maxi Uffl... Sign Afe Tyr Maximum Sig-Rage Sign Sign Are Mefitime Sign Height Sign Hei Canopy, 0 2 sq. ft. peF 150% .,f 6,W. Not 75 S q. ft., Not 8 feet 1;,,cai oo faeade upo Pefmitted Drefmi�.ti.'tted ffontage (max 20044,4 loeate Table of peffflitted signs and sign-afeia, Total Maxime 1�i m.. Maximu Maximum Maximum Signage Sign A SiE,­ A. 'a Sign Afe Sign Hei Sign Heigh 10 ref sq. 25 sq. ft. 4-A - bttildifig €eet o frontage whieh - � (max 12540 leeated DRAFT - July 7, 2015 3 .� ee� sir :�srrs Nil 1 1.4011.0 OWN .. . . ......... I I 11� I M" 11111f I W. 0111 M-1-0- • DRAFT — July 7. 2015 DRAFT - July 7. 2015 •I � I • DRAFT - July 7. 2015 Will ii) Any one wall sign exeeedint mi (10) per-eent of the building faeade an whieh it is leeated, iii) Rooftop signag-e�,- N'l A iT, , r., l DRAFT — July 7. 2015 MIN I IN IIII 111 1, I'll IIII =1111 11 1 AALLUMMUNMO"' Z* 84.10 PERMITS. 1. Application. Unless exempted (Section 84.07). all persons seekiniz to place a sign within the City limits of the City of Corcoran and as regulated by the terms of this Section shall obtain a permit. The applicant shall first file an application in writing on a form furnished for that purpose by the Code Compliance Official for the Citv of Corcoran. Every such application shall: a) Identify and describe the work completely, including size, height, location, materials, true colors and lighting to be used. All applications must include color samples for review. Color rendition and intensitv of lighting shall be indicated. b) Properties with multiple tenants, occupants or buildings entitled to signs must demonstrate an allocation of the allowed sianaae amoniz eligible tenants and users. c) Be accompanied by a site plan with dimensions and specifications sufficient to determine consistencv with this and other applicable laws and ordinances. d) Complete application form. e) Be accompanied by a fee, if applicable, as established by the City Council. fl Provide such other information as may reasonably be required by the Code Compliance Official. 2. Sign Permits. The application shall be reviewed by the Code Compliance Official and other departments of the City including the Building Official to check compliance with the laws and ordinances under their iurisdiction. The Code Compliance Official may require a building permit or electrical permit before construction commences. 3. Expiration of Permit. Every.permit issued by the Code Compliance Official under the provisions of this ordinance shall become null and void if the sign or work authorized by permit is not completed within 120 days from the date the permit is issued. The Code Compliance Official shall have the sole discretion to grant extensions for izood cause shown. DRAFT — July 7. 2015 •. .. 84.10 PERMITS. 1. Application. Unless exempted (Section 84.07). all persons seekiniz to place a sign within the City limits of the City of Corcoran and as regulated by the terms of this Section shall obtain a permit. The applicant shall first file an application in writing on a form furnished for that purpose by the Code Compliance Official for the Citv of Corcoran. Every such application shall: a) Identify and describe the work completely, including size, height, location, materials, true colors and lighting to be used. All applications must include color samples for review. Color rendition and intensitv of lighting shall be indicated. b) Properties with multiple tenants, occupants or buildings entitled to signs must demonstrate an allocation of the allowed sianaae amoniz eligible tenants and users. c) Be accompanied by a site plan with dimensions and specifications sufficient to determine consistencv with this and other applicable laws and ordinances. d) Complete application form. e) Be accompanied by a fee, if applicable, as established by the City Council. fl Provide such other information as may reasonably be required by the Code Compliance Official. 2. Sign Permits. The application shall be reviewed by the Code Compliance Official and other departments of the City including the Building Official to check compliance with the laws and ordinances under their iurisdiction. The Code Compliance Official may require a building permit or electrical permit before construction commences. 3. Expiration of Permit. Every.permit issued by the Code Compliance Official under the provisions of this ordinance shall become null and void if the sign or work authorized by permit is not completed within 120 days from the date the permit is issued. The Code Compliance Official shall have the sole discretion to grant extensions for izood cause shown. DRAFT — July 7. 2015 4. Right to appeal. Any applicant who files an application for a permit and is denied shall have the right to an appeal before the City Council, within 10 days of receiving notice of the denial of the application. 5. Sign Removal. Any signs constructed in the City without a permit shall be removed by and at the expense of the owner(s) of the sign. If the owner does not remove such sign(s) within 10 working days of receiving notice of non - compliance for failure to obtain a permit, the Code Compliance Official may order the immediate removal of all such sign(s). 84:01 84.11 VARIANCES. The City Council shall have the authority to approve or deny variances from the provisions of the Sign Ordinance. An applicant for variance shall proceed as required under Section 1070.040 (Variances) of the Corcoran Zoning Ordinance. The City Council shall use the same standards for evaluating sign variances as are found in said Section 1070.040 of the Corcoran Zoning Ordinance 84.12 REPEAL. All prior ordinances pertaining to the subjects treated in this Ordinance shall be deemed repealed from and after the effective date of this Ordinance, except as they are included and re- ordained in whole or in part in this Ordinance; provided, this repeal shall not affect any offense committed or penalty incurred or any right established prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. 84.13 SEVERABILITY of the provisions of this chapter related to signs is declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, the declaration of such unconstitutionality does not affect any other part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word of this chapter. 84.14 NONCOMMERCIAL SIGNS; SUBSTITUTION OF MESSAGES 1. Anv sign allowed or that would be allowed without permit. by sign permit. by special use permit, or by variance, may contain, in lieu of any other message or copy, any lawful noncommercial message that does not direct attention to a business, product, commodity or service for sale or lease, or to any other commercial interest or activity, so lop as s the sign complies with the size, height and other requirements of this chapter. 2. It is the city's policy to regulate signs in a constitutional manner that is content neutral as to noncommercial signs. DRAFT — July 7, 2015 8 84.15 VIOLATIONS, ENFORCEMENT, PENALTY. 4-11. Any sign constructed in the City in violation of this ordinance shall be removed by and at the expense of the owner(s) of the sign. If the owner does not remove the sign(s) within 10-- (ten)10 working days of receiving notice of non - compliance, the Code En f r-eeme *Compliance Official may order the immediate removal of all such sign(s). -2-12. In the event that the Code Compliance Official Code Enf re °meat Offs.;,' is required to order the removal of any sign(s) in violation of this ordinance, all costs associated with the removal of such sign(s), including reasonable attorney's fees, shall be the responsibility of the owner of the sign(s). 3.13. Any person, firm or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction may be sentenced in accordance with Minn. Stat. §609.03, as amended. DRAFT - July 7, 2015 9 Agenda Item 5.b. • • L A N D F 0 R M From Site to Finish • 105 South Fifth Avenue Suite 513 Minneapolis, MN 55401 TO: Corcoran Planning Commission FROM: Kendra Lindahl, Landform DATE: June 22, 2015 for the July 7, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting Tel: 612 - 252 -9070 Fax: 612 - 252 -9077 www.landform.net RE: Consideration of Ordinance Changes Regarding the Creation of Lots without Development Rights (City file 15 -014) 60 -DAY REVIEW DEADLINE: NA Application Request At the April 23, 2015 Council directed staff to bring a summary of the issues regarding the requirement that development rights be available prior to subdivision for City Council discussion. Council member Keefe asked the City to consider an ordinance amendment that would allow creation of parcels without development rights. At the May 11th meeting, the City Council directed staff to proceed with an ordinance amendment at the July Planning Commission meeting. 2. Background and Options In 2003, the City adopted a new Zoning Ordinance. The ordinance was developed by a joint committee of Planning Commissioners and Council members because it was the first Zoning Ordinance adopted after the Comprehensive Plan. During that discussion, the committee reviewed the prohibition of creation of lots without development rights (formerly called building rights). The staff report stated: Lots of record with no building rights. There are a number of vacant, existing lots of record that have no building rights associated with them. It is likely that the building rights were transferred to other properties in the community, but no deed restrictions or conservation easements were provided to permanently preserve the vacant land. Legally, the City cannot deny landowners reasonable use of their property. In cases where the City records clearly show a building rights transfer, the staff and the City attorney agree that denial of a building permit is legally justified. However, in cases where the City records are incomplete, staff is concerned that failure to allow development could be challenged by the landowner as a failure of the City to allow reasonable use of the property. Perhaps more importantly, it is frustrating for landowners who have lots with no legal use other than agriculture due to the lack of building rights. The record shows very little discussion, but does show consensus that the ordinance should not allow landowners to create lots without development rights. The City had not allowed a transfer of Landform, SensiblyGeen and Site to Finish are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. i i • i development rights for some time and such a transfer is still not allowed. The creation of a lot or outlot without a development right creates an expectation that a building permit will be issued. There are a number of older subdivisions with parcels with no development rights and we frequently get calls from frustrated homeowners or potential buyers who do not understand why they cannot build on a parcel. In the urban area, development rights only apply until municipal sewer and water are available. When municipal sewer and water become available, the land will be subject to a minimum lot size requirement rather than development rights. This means that the City may have outlots for stormwater management ponds that have easements that restrict the use of the outlot for ponding only and they are unbuildable parcels. The development rights really only apply in the UR (Urban Reserve) and RR (Rural Residential) zoning districts. In both of these districts, the ordinance says: Subd. 7. Density Requirements. This Section identifies the maximum number of residential units or non - residential units that may be developed. The development rights program is intended to preserve a rural residential environment with active agri- businesses. Development rights shall be calculated based on the total lot area and rounded to the nearest whole number. Development rights shall be as recorded on the official City of Corcoran "Development Rights Map" on file at City Hall. A. Landowners shall be permitted one development right for each 10 acres of land accessing onto a paved roadway. B. Landowners shall be permitted one development right for each 30 acres of land accessing onto a gravel road. C. The existing farmstead or residence on properties accessing onto gravel roads and eligible for Agricultural Preserve is exempt from the density calculations in rural areas, if the farmstead or residence existed prior to July 1, 1981 and the subject parcel is a minimum of 40 acres in size. The minimum lot area may be reduced from 40 acres to 35 acres if the parcel is a quarter - quarter parcel reduced from the standard 40 -acre quarter - quarter parcel due to public road right -of -way or a perturbation in the rectangular survey system. D. Additional development rights may be granted to landowners that develop the property as part of an Open Space Preservation plat, as permitted by the Subdivision Regulations. E. Except as otherwise approved as part of an Open Space Preservation Plat, no lots or outlots shall be allowed to be created without development rights. As noted, in the above section, a landowner can obtain additional development rights by paving the road. A person with a 40 acre parcel on a gravel road would have one development right today, but if they paved the road, the number of development rights would increase to 4 on that same 40 acre parcel. Under the current regulations, that 40 acre parcel with one development right is not Development Rights Ordinance Amendment July 7, 2015 0 • • i subdividable until the road is paved. Staff also notes that the City Code requires all subdivisions to be by plat. Staff is aware that prior to the 2004 ordinance adoption, there were some parcels created without building rights. Staff is familiar with 4 of those parcels because we frequently get calls from frustrated landowners or potential buyers, but there may be more. We are also aware that in 2008, the City approved a subdivision for Bechtold Family Acres that included one lot and one outlot with no development rights. This was approved in violation of the Zoning Ordinance standards that were in place at that time, but this was not mentioned in the staff report to the City Council by former City Planner Gartner and it does not appear that the issue was raised at the Planning Commission or City Council. 3. Proposed Language Based on the Council direction, staff recommends the following changes to Section 1040.020, Subd. 8 of the Zoning Ordinance (Urban Reserve District) as shown below by deleting the StFiGken material and adding the underlined material as follows: Subd. 8. Density Requirements. This Section identifies the maximum number of residential units or non - residential units that may be developed. The development rights program is intended to preserve a rural residential environment with active agri- businesses. Development rights shall be calculated based on the total lot area and rounded to the nearest whole number. Development rights shall be as recorded on the official City of Corcoran "Development Rights Map" on file at City Hall. A. Landowners shall be permitted one development right for each 10 acres of land accessing onto a paved roadway. B. Landowners shall be permitted one development right for each 30 acres of land accessing onto a gravel road. C. The existing farmstead or residence on properties accessing onto gravel roads and eligible for Agricultural Preserve is exempt from the density calculations in rural areas, if the farmstead or residence existed prior to July 1, 1981 and the subject parcel is a minimum of 40 acres in size. The minimum lot area may be reduced from 40 acres to 35 acres if the parcel is a quarter - quarter parcel reduced from the standard 40 -acre quarter - quarter parcel due to public road right -of -way or a perturbation in the rectangular survey system. D. Additional development rights may be granted to landowners that develop the property as part of an Open Space Preservation plat, as permitted by the Subdivision Regulations. A plat or elust-iing E. Option no No lots or outlots shall be allowed to be created without development rights, except in the following circumstances:.. i) ExeeDt as ethervviQ° veaz,° ar,When approved as part of an — open Space and Preservation (OS &P) Plat as allowed by Section 940 of the Subdivision Ordinance openmane nreselwa�n nla4 �A-acc- prc °crrcr rr -p�zi Development Rights Ordinance Amendment July 7, 2015 C U • i ii) When approved as part of asr clustering option as allowed by 4n-Subd. 7 of this Section. R-G-or iii) When the property is located on a gravel road where future paving would increase the development rights on the property. The following conditions apply to any such subdivision: (1) No lots shall be allowed to be created without development rights. (2) No more than one outlot shall be created without development rights. (3) The landowner shall provide the City with written direction about how future development rights would be applied to the outlot and any lots. (4) The landowner shall prepare a restrictive covenant that shall be reviewed and approved by City and filed against the property indicating that the outlot is not buildable until additional development rights are obtained through paving of the adiacent street. Based on the Council direction, staff recommends the following changes to Section 1040.030, Subd. 7 of the Zoning Ordinance (Rural Residential District) as shown below by deleting the men material and adding the underlined material as follows: Subd. 7. Density Requirements. This Section identifies the maximum number of residential units or non - residential units that may be developed. The development rights program is intended to preserve a rural residential environment with active agri- businesses. Development rights shall be calculated based on the total lot area and rounded to the nearest whole number. Development rights shall be as recorded on the official City of Corcoran "Development Rights Map" on file at City Hall. A. Landowners shall be permitted one development right for each 10 acres of land accessing onto a paved roadway. B. Landowners shall be permitted one development right for each 30 acres of land accessing onto a gravel road. C. The existing farmstead or residence on properties accessing onto gravel roads and eligible for Agricultural Preserve is exempt from the density calculations in rural areas, if the farmstead or residence existed prior to July 1, 1981 and the subject parcel is a minimum of 40 acres in size. The minimum lot area may be reduced from 40 acres to 35 acres if the parcel is a quarter - quarter parcel reduced from the standard 40 -acre quarter - quarter parcel due to public road right -of -way or a perturbation in the rectangular survey system. D. Additional development rights may be granted to landowners that develop the property as part of an Open Space Preservation plat, as permitted by the Subdivision Regulations. E Gvnon4 as otherwise approved as part of an Open Spam Preservation Dla ReNo lots or outlots shall be allowed to be created without development rights..-, except in the following circumstances: i) When approved as part of an Open Space and Preservation (OS &P) Plat as allowed by Section 940 of the Subdivision Ordinance. Development Rights Ordinance Amendment July 7, 2015 • @ i 0) When the DrODerty is located on a aravel road where future Davina would increase the development rights on the property. The following conditions apply to any such subdivision: (1) No lots shall be allowed to be created without development rights. (2) No more than one outlot shall be created without development rights. (3) The landowner shall provide the City with written direction about how future development rights would be applied to the outlot and any lots. (4) The landowner shall prepare a restrictive covenant that shall be reviewed and approved by City and filed against the property indicating that the outlot is not buildable until additional development rights are obtained through paving of the adjacent street. Staff believes that proposed language provides the City Council with the desired outcome, while protecting the City from objections to infrastructure improvements in the future, and making it clear to future landowners about the restriction on these outlots without development rights. 4. Recommendation The Planning Commission should recommend approval of the following: a. An ordinance amending the development right program b. A resolution approving the findings of fact for the amendment Attachments a. An Ordinance Amending the Development Right Program b. A Resolution Approving the Findings of Fact for the Amendment Development Rights Ordinance Amendment July 7, 2015 City of Corcoran County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2015- Motion By: Seconded By: xx, 2015 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN ZONING ORDINANCE THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORCORAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Amendments. The text of Section 1040.020, Subd. 8 of the Zoning Ordinance (Urban Reserve District) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by deleting the str+oken material and adding the underlined material as follows: Subd. 8. Density Requirements. This Section identifies the maximum number of residential units or non - residential units that may be developed. The development rights program is intended to preserve a rural residential environment with active agri- businesses. Development rights shall be calculated based on the total lot area and rounded to the nearest whole number. Development rights shall be as recorded on the official City of Corcoran "Development Rights Map" on file at City Hall. A. Landowners shall be permitted one development right for each 10 acres of land accessing onto a paved roadway. B. Landowners shall be permitted one development right for each 30 acres of land accessing onto a gravel road. C. The existing farmstead or residence on properties accessing onto gravel roads and eligible for Agricultural Preserve is exempt from the density calculations in rural areas, if the farmstead or residence existed prior to July 1, 1981 and the subject parcel is a minimum of 40 acres in size. The minimum lot area may be reduced from 40 acres to 35 acres if the parcel is a quarter - quarter parcel reduced from the standard 40 -acre quarter - quarter parcel due to public road right -of -way or a perturbation in the rectangular survey system. D. Additional development rights may be granted to landowners that develop the property as part of an Open Space Preservation plat, as permitted by the Subdivision Regulations. E. Exsept as otlierviii-see approved as pak of an plat or No lots or outlots shall be allowed to be created without development rights, except in the following circumstances:- an_— open Space and Preservation (OS &P) Plat as allowed by Section 940 of the Subdivision Ordinance er)en :paGe ser °+ ii) When approved as part of aer clustering option as allowed by 4R-Subd. 7 of this Section, nor iii) When the property is located on a gravel road where future paving would increase the development rights on the property. The following conditions apply to any such subdivision: Page 1 of 3 City of Corcoran County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2015- 11 No lots shall be allowed to be created without development riahts. xx, 2015 (2) No more than one outlot shall be created without development rights. (3) The landowner shall provide the City with written direction about how future development rights would be applied to the outlot and any lots. (4) The landowner shall prepare a restrictive covenant that shall be reviewed and approved by City and filed against the property indicating that the outlot is not buildable until additional development riahts are obtained throuah oavina of the adjacent street. SECTION 2. Amendments. The text of Section 1040.030, Subd. 7 of the Zoning Ordinance (Rural Residential District) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended by deleting the Strom material and adding the underlined material as follows: Subd. 7. Density Requirements. This Section identifies the maximum number of residential units or non - residential units that may be developed. The development rights program is intended to preserve a rural residential environment with active agri- businesses. Development rights shall be calculated based on the total lot area and rounded to the nearest whole number. Development rights shall be as recorded on the official City of Corcoran "Development Rights Map" on file at City Hall. A. Landowners shall be permitted one development right for each 10 acres of land accessing onto a paved roadway. B. Landowners shall be permitted one development right for each 30 acres of land accessing onto a gravel road. C. The existing farmstead or residence on properties accessing onto gravel roads and eligible for Agricultural Preserve is exempt from the density calculations in rural areas, if the farmstead or residence existed prior to July 1, 1981 and the subject parcel is a minimum of 40 acres in size. The minimum lot area may be reduced from 40 acres to 35 acres if the parcel is a quarter - quarter parcel reduced from the standard 40 -acre quarter - quarter parcel due to public road right -of -way or a perturbation in the rectangular survey system. D. Additional development rights may be granted to landowners that develop the property as part of an Open Space Preservation plat, as permitted by the Subdivision Regulations. E EXGept as etherwise approved as part of an Open Space Droconiatien Plat nnNo lots or outlots shall be allowed to be created without development rights..., except in the following circumstances: i) When approved as part of an Open Space and Preservation (OS &P) Plat as allowed by Section 940 of the Subdivision Ordinance, ii) When the property is located on a gravel road where future paving would increase the development rights on the property. The following conditions apply to any such subdivision: (1) No lots shall be allowed to be created without development rights. (2) No more than one outlot shall be created without development rights. (3) The landowner shall provide the City with written direction about how future development rights would be applied to the outlot and any lots. Page 2 of 3 City of Corcoran xx, 2015 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2015- (4) The landowner shall prepare a restrictive covenant that shall be reviewed and approved bV City and filed against the property indicating that the outlot is not buildable until additional development rights are obtained through paving of the adjacent street. SECTION 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. VOTING AYE ❑ Guenthner, Ken ❑ Hank, Pat ❑ Keefe, Mike ❑ LaFave,Tonya ❑ Thomas, Ron VOTING NAY ❑ Guenthner, Ken ❑ Hank, Pat ❑ Keefe, Mike ❑ LaFave,Tonya ❑ Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this xx day of July 2015. ATTEST: Jessica Beise — City Clerk Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor Page 3 of 3 City Seal City of Corcoran County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2015- Motion By: Seconded By: XXX, 2015 A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN ZONING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran initiated an amendment to update the City Code to address changes to the development rights requirements; and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with other City Code standards and City policies; and WHEREAS, the amendment would allow creation of new parcels without development rights only in those cases where the property is adjacent to a gravel road and the property would obtain additional development rights when that road is paved; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed text amendments at a duly called public hearing and recommends approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the Zoning Ordinance text amendment, based upon the finding that the proposed amendments would be consistent with State law and the City's Comprehensive Plan, and compatible with other provisions of the City Code. VOTING AYE ❑ Guenthner, Ken ❑ Hank, Pat ❑ Keefe, Mike ❑ LaFave,Tonya ❑ Thomas, Ron VOTING NAY ❑ Guenthner, Ken ❑ Hank, Pat ❑ Keefe, Mike ❑ LaFave,Tonya ❑ Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this xx day of July 2015. ATTEST: Jessica Beise — City Clerk Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor Page 1 of 1 City Seal Brad, Jessica, Will you please forward this to Chair Dean Jacobs and Mayor Guenthner for inclusion into the Planning Commission meeting this evening? Many thanks. Unfortunately I am not able to attend the Planning Commission meeting this evening. I am hopeful that you will take my written comments with respect to the Sign Ordinance Public Hearing and make them part of the minutes. I am generally in agreement with the revised Sign Ordinance and compliment staff, Ms. Matze and Ms. Lindahl on their research. I have 2 points that relate to the Corcoran Business Park (CBP) and the 'convenience commercial' that is slated for the corner of Hwy 55 and Pioneer Trail. Hopefully they may foster some conversation. 1. Wall Sign and Monument Sign size - the allowed Wall Sign size of 10% of building face with a NTE 125 sq.ft. seems appropriate and somewhat generous in comparison to our neighbors. The conversation point centers around business sign visibility from Hwy. 55 and the public 'backage' road running east from Pioneer Trail to Rolling Hills Road. The convenience commercial tenants have multiple opportunities to sign there businesses with both wall and monument signage. In the backage road instance, a 16' monument sign height when coupled with a wall sign, may be excessive given that is sits adjacent to residential. The same could be stated for the future backage road that will eventually run west from Pioneer Trail to County Road 19. Should there be consideration for modified verbiage? 2. Lighting and Brightness - with the signage facing the residential areas, should consideration be given to requiring that signage 'go dark' or be turned off at a specific hour i.e. at store closing or % hr. after store closing? Does the 500 candela /sq.meter illuminance take into consideration the 'bright blue' neon of a Holiday gas station pole sign or a lighted canopy similar to the situation Medina experienced with gas station at Hwy. 55 and Hwy. 101 serval years back? These are some thoughts as we move through new opportunities. Again, I apologize for submitting these in writing versus a personal presentation. Should you have questions or need further explanation, please reach out via my cell phone below. Thank You, Respectfully, Dick Denison 22741 Wagon Wheel Lane cell 612.396.5206 Denison.Dick @gmail.com Agenda Item 5_c. • • L A N D F 0 R M r i From Site to Finish 105 South Fifth Avenue Suite 513 Minneapolis, MN 55401 TO: Corcoran Planning Commission FROM: Kathleen Hammer, Landform through Kendra Lindahl, Landform DATE: June 29, 2015 or the July 7, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting 0 • Tel: 612- 252 -9070 Fax: 612 - 252 -9077 www.landform.net RE: PUBLIC HEARING. Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a New Verizon Telecommunications Tower at 23605 County Road 50 (PID 30- 119 -23 -21 -001) (city file no. 15 -016). 60 DAY REVIEW DEADLINE: August 11, 2015 Application Request The applicant has requested approval of a site plan review and conditional use permit to allow a 149 -foot monopole and associated equipment at 23605 County Road 50 (PID 30- 119 -23 -21 -001). 2. Context Background Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC will be leasing the property owned by Gleason Land Company LLC located at the southwest corner of the intersection of County Highway 50 and County Road 19 (classified as minor connectors). The property is 76.77 acres. The proposed site area to be leased to Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC is 1,200 square feet, located in the southwest portion of the farmstead. Zoning and Land Use The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR) and is guided Rural /Ag Residential. It is a farm with a single - family home and several accessory structures. Surrounding Properties The surrounding properties are zoned RR and guided Rural /Ag Residential on the 2030 Future Land Use Plan. The surrounding properties are a mix of agricultural land and single family homes. Natural Characteristics of the Site According to the Natural Resource Communities map there is a small portion in the northwest area of the subject property with a medium quality wetland present. The map also shows upland on the south side of the subject site. The site contains multiple probable wetlands and a floodplain as well. Landforms"", SensiblyGreens^" and Site to Finishsm are service marks of Landform Engineering Company. • • • The Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission confirmed a watershed review would not be needed. The proposed use would not impact these natural resource areas. 3. Analysis of Request Staff has reviewed the application for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and City Code requirements, as well as City policies. A. Level of City Discretion in Decision - Making The City's discretion in approving or denying a site plan is limited to whether or not the proposed request meets the standards outlined in the City Code. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the site plan. The City's discretion in approving or denying a conditional use permit is limited to whether or not the proposed request meets the standards outlined in the City Code. If it meets these standards, the City must approve the conditional use permit. B. Consistency with Ordinance Standards Site Plan The applicant has submitted the required applicable information per the Zoning Ordinance standards for site plan review. The items are discussed in detail in the conditional use permit section of this report. Telecommunication Standards The applicant has requested a conditional use permit to allow a new telecommunications tower within the RR zoning district. The City must review this request for compliance with the telecommunication criteria and the performance standards in Section 1060.100 of the Zoning Ordinance as follows: Co- location The Zoning Ordinance identifies performance standards for the co- location of telecommunication towers. The standards require that all equipment used for transmitting or receiving telecommunication, television, or radio signals shall be co- located on existing towers whenever possible. Unless the applicant presents clear and convincing evidence to the City Council that co- location is not feasible, a new tower may not be built, constructed or erected in the City unless the tower is capable of supporting at least two communications facilities comparable in weight, size, and surface area to each other. If co- location is not feasible, the preference for location of new towers within the City is, in order of priority: existing public property, agricultural and commercial /industrial property. Verizon Monopole CUP (15 -016) July 7, 2015 0 M The applicant provided exhibits identifying the need for the proposed communications tower because there is no existing tower or structure within the area where Verizon would like to place antennas to increase the signal coverage and capacity. The proposed tower would relieve capacity and coverage demands at the current site to the north of the proposed location (Hennepin County Self- Support Collocation and to the South (T- Mobile Self Support Collocation). Setback Requirements Towers and accessory structures are required to meet the setbacks of the underlying zoning district. Due to the large size and layout of this property, the proposed tower and the associated equipment shelter meet all the required property line setbacks. The code also requires the tower be setback from residential structures at least the height of the tower. Exceptions may be granted if a qualified structural engineer specifies in writing that any collapse of the pole will occur within a lesser distance under all foreseeable circumstances. The Code requires the tower height be measured from grade and include the tower structure itself, the base pad, and any other telecommunications facilities attached. The applicant states the tower is 140 feet on the application and narrative, but is referred to as 149 feet because the 9 -foot lightening pole is required to be calculated as part of the tower height. In this case, the tower would be set back from 145 feet from the existing home and would be approximately 25 feet 45 feet and 90 feet from three existing accessory buildings. Therefore, the applicant does not meet the setback requirements. There is adequate space to shift the tower south and west to meet the required setback requirements. However, the applicant is requesting to be allowed to construct the tower here because it would be screened on the north and east by existing barns and would have minimal impact on the farming operations. The applicant's engineer states that the tower is designed to bend in half if damaged. The City Attorney is reviewing the lease agreement to ensure it outlines who is responsible for damage and is clear that any damages from the pole would be dealt with between the private parties. • The Planning Commission should consider whether a reduced setback from the existing residential home and three accessory structures is appropriate. The City has no obligation to allow the tower within 149 feet of existing structures, but may approve a smaller setback as part of the CUP if the Commission finds that the proposed location is reasonable because the design of the pole will bend if damaged and would likely impact one of the barns and not the home. Engineer Certification Towers must be designed and certified by an engineer to be structurally sounds and in conformance with the Uniform Building Code, and other required standards. The monopole will be designed by Sabre Industries to fold in half if it fails structurally. If total separation happens, the structure is designed to collapse within a radius of 70 feet (50% of the height of the monopole). The tower should be constructed to meet the Uniform Building Code and we have included a condition of approval requiring them to obtain a building permit. Verizon Monopole CUP (15 -016) 3 July 7, 2015 M Height Restriction 0 The height of the tower is limited to 150 feet per the Ordinance. The proposed tower is 149 feet tall (a 140 -foot tower with a 9 -foot lighting rod) and would comply with ordinance requirements. Lighting Towers are not permitted to be artificially lit except as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The plan shows no lighting on the tower and it appears that FAA lighting is not required for a tower of this height. Accessory Buildings and Equipment The Zoning Ordinance restricts the size an accessory building to no more than 400 square feet. The proposed accessory building is approximately 339.25 square feet. The proposed accessory building meets the requirements set forth in the City Code. The site plan shows existing edge of concrete to be removed in the area where the tower is proposed. Verizon will replace the concrete slab with either Class V gravel or landscaping as depicted on the plan set. Areas remaining will be seeded with grass. Exterior Finish The applicant has stated that the tower will be coated with a corrosive resistant material. The building will have an earth -toned crushed aggregate finish. The applicant has provided a sample of the exterior finish for the accessory building and the tower. Staff finds that the materials are consistent with ordinance requirements. Design The Zoning Ordinance states that towers must be of a stealth design, if possible. The applicant has proposed the design of the tower to be a typical monopole. Staff believes the monopole design is less intrusive than the lattice towers with cables and; therefore, the monopole is one way of providing stealth design. Screening Fences constructed around parcels containing towers or their support structures must be in accordance with the fencing requirements of the zoning district unless more stringent fencing requirements are required by the Federal Communications Commission. The site plan shows a 6- foot high chain link fence with two 6 -foot wide gates at on the northeast side of the proposed tower location. Staff has reviewed the Zoning Ordinance and found the proposed fence location to be in conformance with Section 1060.080, which allow fences 6 feet in height if said fence meets all building setback requirements. Additionally, fences, which include a security gate, are permissible. Verizon Monopole CUP (15 -016) July 7, 2015 M 0 The Zoning Ordinance requires all ground mounted equipment to be screened from view by suitable vegetation, except where a design of non - vegetative screening better reflects and complements the character of the surrounding neighborhood. The chain link fence does not provide screening. The applicant has provided screening on the south and west of the equipment, but has stated that they believe the existing barns provide the required screening on the north and east. Staff finds that the existing buildings do provide the required screening, but has added a condition that should any of the barns be removed, the applicant be required to submit a new landscape plan with the required screening for City review and approval. The landscape plan shows 22 Arborvitae trees to provide screening to the south and west side of the equipment building. Planting screens are the preferred method of screening and should contain a mix of overstory and understory plantings and a mix of deciduous and coniferous materials. The code allows for a maximum of 33% of required landscape items to be of one species. The applicant should provide diversity and enhance the visual interest of the screening. Staff recommends widening the spacing on the Arborvitaes on the landscape plan, by removing every other one and planting Norway Spruce or Black Hills Spruce (or other upright evergreens suitable for the existing soils) behind the Arborvitaes. The quantity of trees would remain the same but would provide for a more appealing landscape. The applicant has agreed to adjust the landscape plan to provide greater species diversity. A revised landscape plan is a condition of approval. A green electrical box is located to the north of the tower outside of the chain link fence and is not proposed to be screened with additional landscaping. The green electrical box is surrounded with 4 bollards and appears to be less than 3 -feet in height. The applicant believes the tower and associated equipment will be screened with the use of existing buildings. Planning Commission should comment on whether or not the existing barns are acceptable screening methods for the tower and associated equipment or if more landscaping would be required to sufficiently screen the tower and equipment. Condition 7(c) of the resolution should be modified if the Planning Commission requires additional landscaping. If the Planning Commission determines screening should be required for the green electrical box, condition #7 of the resolution should be modified to add this as a condition. Access The site plan indicates a 20 -foot wide access /utility easement with a 12 -foot wide gravel access drive that will allow access to the tower over the existing driveway. A 10 -foot wide utility access to the west will provide utilities to the tower and building. The site plan refers to these access and utility drives as Right -Of -Way (ROW). ROW is a legal term for land deeded to the public. These access routes are not land deeded to the public rather, the access ways are private ROW for ingress and egress onto the property. The access ways are better described as easements; however, staff has been in contact with the applicant and the City Attorney and we have agreed that the language on the plans is sufficient because the lease agreement makes it clear that is an easement not an actual ROW. The access drive is still owned by the property owner and will allow access to and from the site for the lessee. Verizon Monopole CUP (15 -016) July 7, 2015 • d • The applicant states that the tower will be engineered to hold two additional users as required by the Code. Each additional user will be locating equipment at the base of the tower, and space for additional ground equipment is available just south of the Verizon equipment building and north of the landscape edge. Parking The Zoning Ordinance requires all site plans to show the designated parking areas including number of parking spaces and screening. The Code does not specify the required amount of off - street parking for this use, staff believes the site plan should show 2 designated parking spots for maintenance workers and others who need to access the property. This is what the City Council has required for other new towers in the City. The parking spots will allow for the principal use of the property to be less disturbed. The applicant will need to provide more detail on designated off - street parking, including location, dimensions and materials. Staff believes a gravel parking lot on this property in the RR district for the intended use will provide sufficient access and parking and result in less disturbance to the principal use on site. Conditional Use Permit Staff has reviewed the application for compliance with the general conditional use permit standards in Section 1070.020 and found that those conditions have been met as noted below. Specifically: 1. Compliance with and effect upon the Comprehensive Plan, including public facilities and capital improvement plans. The Comprehensive Plan recognizes the need to expand infrastructure in the City, such as telecommunications infrastructure to support and promote continued economic development. 2. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the conditional use will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort. The proposed monopole will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not affect the public health, safety, morals or comfort of the area. 3. The conditional use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. The 149 -foot monopole will not impact other adjoining properties. 4. The establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. Verizon Monopole CUP (15 -016) July 7, 2015 • • • • Staff does not believe the conditional use will impede on the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding properties for uses permitted in the RR district. 5. Adequate public facilities and services are available or can be reasonably provided to accommodate the proposed use. The applicant will have access to utilities to sufficiently supply the tower and equipment. 6. The conditional use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. Staff believes the conditional use conforms to applicable regulations of the Rural Residential District. 7. The conditional use and site conforms to performance standards as specified by this Chapter. Staff believes the site plan conforms to performance standards as specified by Section 1060.100 (Telecommunication Services). 4. Conclusions Staff reviewed the plan for consistency with the application standards outline in the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and City Code, as well as City policies. Staff noted in the staff report the outstanding issues that must be addressed and we have included conditions in the attached draft resolution to address these issues. 5. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the site plan and conditional use permit, subject to the conditions of the draft resolution. Attachments 1. Draft Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan 2. Site Aerial Location Map 3. Natural Resource Map 4. Site survey dated June 10, 2015 5. Location and capacity coverage exhibits 6. Site Photos and Stimulations Photos 7. Applicant narrative dated May 18, 2015 8. Revised applicant's narrative dated June 10, 2015 9. Engineering memo dated June 8, 2015 10. Plans dated June 10, 2015 11. Additional plans dated June 25, 2015 Verizon Monopole CUP (15 -016) July 7, 2015 City of Corcoran County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -XXX Motion By: Seconded By: July xx, 2015 APPROVING A SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A NEW TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23605 COUNTY ROAD 50 (PID 30- 119- 23 -21- 0001). WHEREAS, Version Wireless (VAW) LLC, has requested approval of a site plan and conditional use permit for the property legally described as follows: The East % of the Northwest % of Section 30, Township 119, Range 23, according to the United States Government Survey thereof and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that is should and hereby does approve the site plan and conditional use permit requested by Version Wireless (VAW) LLC, subject to the following findings and conditions: 1. The Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit are approved in accordance with the plans and application received on May 19, 2015 and the revisions received on June 10, 2015 and June 25, 2015 , except as amended by this resolution. 2. The applicant has provided the City with evidence that co- location is not feasible to gain the needed capacity and coverage. 3. The Conditional Use Permit for a new 149 -foot tall telecommunications tower and associated ground equipment is approved based on the finding that the conditional use permit standards in Section 1070.020 have been met as follows: a. The application is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan recognizes the need to expand infrastructure in the City, such as telecommunications infrastructure to support and promote continued economic development. b. The proposed monopole will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort of the area. c. The conditional use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. The 149 -foot monopole will not impact other adjoining properties. d. The conditional use will not impede on the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding properties for uses permitted in the RR district. e. Adequate public facilities and services are available to sufficiently supply the tower and equipment. Page 1 of 3 City of Corcoran July xx, 2015 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -XXX f. The conditional use conforms to applicable regulations of the Rural Residential District. g. The conditional use and site conforms to performance standards as specified by this Section 1060.100 (Telecommunication Services). 4. The tower shall be allowed to be constructed in the location shown on the site plan and flexibility is granted to allow less than the required 149 -foot setback from all residential structures based on the finding that the tower is designed to bend rather than fall, which would ensure that the home is not destroyed. Furthermore, the lease agreement between the tower and the owner makes it clear that the owner accepts the potential risk. 5. A conditional use permit based on the finding that the performance standards in Section 1060.100 of the Zoning Ordinance have been met, subject to the following findings and conditions: a. The tower is no more than 149 -feet high. b. No lighting shall be permitted on the monopole, except as may be required by the FAA. c. The exterior finish of the monopole will be coated with a corrosive resistant material and be of a neutral or gray color. d. Future co- location for up to 2 additional providers is allowed. Only one accessory building per user is permitted, and said accessory building shall not exceed 400 square feet in size per user. e. The tower will be removed within 12 months of the cessation of operations of the telecommunications facility at the site unless an extension is approved by City Council. If the tower is not removed it will be declared a public nuisance and may be removed by the City. Costs of removal will be assessed against the property pursuant to the nuisance abatement Section the Corcoran City Code. f. The tower is available for City inspection at any time, upon reasonable notice to the property owner and the tower owner to inspect the tower. g. The tower is maintained in accordance with the provisions in Section 1060.100 Subd.4 (M). 6. A building permit is required prior to beginning construction. 7. Prior to issuance of the building permit, the applicant /landowner must: a. Submit a revised site plan to clearly identify parking stall locations, dimensions and proposed number of stalls for staff review. A minimum of 2 parking stalls shall be provided for maintenance vehicles that meet the minimum dimensional requirements for parking design in Section 1060.060, Subd. 4(C)2. Page 2 of 3 City of Corcoran July xx, 2015 County of Hennepin State of Minnesota RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -XXX b. Submit a revised landscape plan identifying the size, number and location of Arborvitae trees and mix of Norway Spruce or Black Hill Spruce. No more than '/2 of the required trees shall be of one species. c. If the existing residential barns that provide screening of the tower from the north and west are removed, the applicant will need to resubmit a landscape plan to provide the required screening for City review and approval. d. Record the approving resolution at Hennepin County and provide proof of recording to the City. 8. Approval shall expire within one year of the date of approval unless the applicant commences the authorized use and completes the required improvements. VOTING AYE ❑ Guenthner, Ken ❑ Hank, Pat ❑ Keefe, Mike ❑ LaFave, Tonya ❑ Thomas, Ron VOTING NAY ❑ Guenthner, Ken ❑ Hank, Pat ❑ Keefe, Mike ❑ LaFave, Tonya ❑ Thomas, Ron Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this xx day of July 2015. ATTEST: Jeanie Heinecke — City Clerk Ken Guenthner - Mayor Page 3 of 3 City Seal Hennepin County GIS - Printable Map ra�C ul Hennepin Y 1 _ J — r Z& _ r III e Y y yq - V. Parcel ID: Address: Map Scale: 1" = 800 ft. N Owner Name: Print Date: 6/12/2015 JV Acres: Ecologically Land Cover: Significant Area Print Legend Present: Natural Resource Soils: Corridor Present: This map is a compilation of data from various Public Waters Wetland sources and is furnished "AS IS" with no Present: Present: representation or warranty expressed or implied, including fitness of any particular purpose, merchantability, or the accuracy and Floodplain Present: Watershed: completeness of the information shown. 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I to + Existing Coverage Levels Proposed Coverage levels Bismark • Cebar Rapids • Denver • Detroit Lakes • Fargo • St Paul • Sioux Falls 4205 Lexington Ave. N. St Paul, Minnesota 55126 ROM: 651,415.3800 Fax: 051.4152001 Web: w .uheg.com PHOTO SIMULATION FILE COPY SITE: MINC GREENFILED _ <,<It CARRIER: VERIZON WIRELESS i_ wlAy 192015 SITE ADDRESS: COUNTY ROAD D, MN 55357 SITE LOCATION MAP NOT TO SCALE uheig Sub Number. Site Address: County Road 50 City: Corcoran State: MN Site Name: MINC GREENFIELD View Description: Looking west. Page 3 of 8 - -t*: E i Attachment 6 � �Z dM• ^�-`;.t � ..irt�y- �..._�d A � '"..+rte -, „-' r� I � y ..n : " gal - -. ; . • - s _ View Type: Simulated Photograph - View 2 Site Address: County Road 50 .k City: Corcoran State: MN Site Name: MINC GRE,ENFIELD Disclaimer This picture is an artist's rendition of the completed �` View Description: Looking west. site layout prior to construction. The completed construction may vary in layout, dimension, and color from the above picture, Page 4 of 8 v. U lye View Type: Original Photograph - View 3 Site Address' - County Road 50 City: Corcoran State: MN Site Name: MINC GREENFIELD View Description: Looking northwest. Page 5 of 8 site layout prior to construction. The completed construction may vary in layout, dimension, and color from the above picture. View Type: Simulated Photograph - View 3 Site Address: County Road 50 City: Corcoran State: MN Site Name: MINC GREENFIELD View Description: Looking northwest. Page 6 of 8 i View Type: Original Photograph - View 4 Site Address: County Road 50 City: Corcoran State: MN Site Name: MINC GREENFIELD View Description: Looking east. Page 7 of 8 .? f "dill Disclaimer: This picture is an artist's rendition of the completed site layout prior to construction. The completed construction may vary in layout, dimension, and color from the above picture. .�Y View Type: Simulated Photograph -„View 4 Site Address: County Road 50 = City: Corcoran State: MN Site Name: MINC GREENFIELD p w ' View Description: Looking east. Y. •4 " �' Page 8 of 8 • f � Buelt Consulting, Inc. 1360 Energy Park Drive, Suite 210 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55108 (651) 361 -8110 ELLwww.bueLtconsulting.com Site Acquisition Permitting Established 1991 May 18, 2015 Coreonn Planning Commission c/o Mike Pritchard, Code Enforcement & Zoning 8200 County Road 116 Corcoran. MN 55340 RE: Conditional Use Permit— Verimn Monopole -23605 County Road 50 Dear Sus and Madams: On behalf of Vernon Wireless (VAW) LLC (d/b/a "Verimn Wireless "), please accept this letter and the accompanying application and materials as a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Verimn Windlass to construct a one hundred forty fom (140') monopole and associated 12' x 30' equipment shelter as a telecommunications facility on the above - referenced property. RACROROUND Verimn Witless currently has a developed wireless network covering the 11 -county Minneapo0s/St. Paul metropolitan area. Verizon continues to upgrade and expand on that developed network to meet the increasing demands of both residential and commercial customers, Within the past ten years, wireless providers hale seen the demand for service — specifically, capacity- driven demand — increase exponentially. Both individual and commercial subscribers to the Verimn network have come to expect a level ofservice that will keep their needs for voice, text and data services at tite highest quality. To meet these customer driven demands, Verimn continues to be a leader in dle deployment of network infrastructure. Current plans for expansion in the metropolitan area include deployment of facilities in areas of residential and commercial character — as well as arterials servicing those areas- to meet these identified demands. Verimn is proposing to construct one hundred forty foot (140') monopole structure as depicted on the arached plan set. The monopole will be coated with a corosise resistant material and engineered to hold two (2) additional users. Ground equipment— necessary for the operation of the antenna system— will be located at base of the monopole as depicted on the attached plan set The ground equipment — and back -up power generator - will be located whNn a 12' x 30' pre - fabricated shelter. The monopole will be surrounded by a gated, chain link fence. The location of the monopole and equipment building on the property was the result of Verimn and the property owner giving consideration to required setbacks, as well as immigration into the overall torrent and future use of • Page May 19,2015 the property. The location allows for screening of the facility by locating it behind existing st uc urcs on the property. The monopole is setback 170' from the Nonh (County Road 50) property line. Setbacks to the East and West are in excess of 500'. To the South, the setback is over 2000'. Once the facility is constructed, service technicians will visit the site approximately one (1) time per month on a scheduled basis for routme maintenance. Additional ,isits to the site will only be made under emergency circumstances (equipment failure, power outage, lightening strike, etc) No special access to the site will be necessary Verimn will utilize the existing property access off of County Road 50. In addition to the information already included, the following is provided as additional information about the Proposal. • The attached Surrounding Sites map depicts the telecommunications sites which Verizon currently operates within the City of Corcoran and surrounding area. Verizon attempts to utilize existing structures whenever possible and the map illustratesthat effort. • Four (4) RF maps are provided for information. The maps depict "before /after" coverage and capacity levels in the project area. The intent of the project is twofold: I) To increase the signal coverage along the unth/south County Road 19 corridor and surrounding area: and, 2) To relieve capacity demands among the sitesjust to the north (Hennepin County Self- Support Collocation) and to the South (T- Mobile Self Support Collocation). As staled in the introductory paragraph above, the demands on the Verizon network have increased exponentially due to the use of devices as primary business and home phones. As such, the coverage and capacity demands of each individual cell site have been increased. • Four(4) before /after photo simulations have been provided to give a depiction of the completed project. On behalf of Verizon, I thank you for your consideration of this request. If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to give me a call at 612 -810 -8174. Sincerely, Paul A. Herrington Buell Consulting Inc Authorized Representative for Verimn Wireless /attachments: Completed CUP Application Application/6scrow Fee $2750,00 Letter fiom Property Owner —Agree to Application, Address Removal Requirements Plan Sets — Nine (9) 24" x 36 "; One (I) 11 "x 17" RF Maps — Coverage and Capacity Surrounding Sites Map Buell Consulting, Inc. 1360 Energy Park (rive, Suite 210 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55108 225-0792 2 la E L www. bue [cans u Iting.com Site Acquisition Permitting Established 1991 June 10, 2015 FILE COPY Kendra Undid City Planner CilyofCorcoran 8200 County Road 116 JUN 0 2015 Comomn, MN 55340 RE- Request for additional information —Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit —City file no. 15 -016 Dear Ms. Lindahl — As requested in your letter dated June 2,2015, 1 am providing you with following information: L A site Plan fee in the amount of 5425 payable to the City of Corcoran. 2. A sample of the proposed equipment shelter. The shelter has a crushed aggregate finish and is proposed to have an earth tone color. Should the City desire, the shelter can be painted. Additionally, I am providing a photo of a pad- mounted electrical transformer. 3. A landscape plan has been added. Version is proposing to plant twenty-two (22) techny arborvitae on the south and west edges ofthe project area as depicted on the plan. The plantings will be spaced 5' -0" on center and be 6' -0" at planting. The east and north edges of the project area are effectively screened by existing buildings on the property. I have attached photos which were taken from the project location showing the location of the referenced buildings and the screening they will provide from both the north and east. 4. A letter — dated June 8, 2015 —from Robert E. Beacon, PE, Sabre Industries, describing the proposed tower loading (ice and wind) and the collapse radius under the industry standard design specifications. a. As we discussed by phone, the proposed monopole will be located in proximity to two (2) accessoq buildings onthe property. Neither building is habitable as a dwelling. Rather, they are utilized for vehicle, equipment and general storage. S. Setbacks to all property lines for both the equipment shelter and monopole have been added. Regarding your question related to tower security, the base of the tower will be enclosed by a 6' -0 ", gated chain link fence. Although Verimn typically does not put any type of signage on the fence other than that required by the Federal Communications Commission related to ownership and structure registration, other municipalities have asked that a "No Trespassing under Penalty of Law" sign be added. Verimn is would be more than willing to place a similar sign at the site should the City so desire. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. Than , Paul A. Herrington Buell Consulting, Inc. Authorized Representative for Verimn Wireless /attachments mmm as Sabre I ndu stri es° Towers and Poles June 8, 2015 Mr. Brian Schriener FILE COPY Design 1 of Eden Prairie 9973 Valley View Road Irj..016 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 RE: Proposed 140' Sabre Monopole for MINC Greenfield, MN Dear Mr. Schriever, JUN Upon receipt of order, we propose to design and supply the above referenced Sabre monopole for a Basic Wind Speed of 90 mph with no Ice and 50 mph with 3/4" radial ice, Structure Class 11, Exposure Category C and Topographic Category 1 in accordance with the Telecommunications Industry Association Standard ANSI/TIA- 222 -G, "Structural Standard for Antenna Supporting Structures and Antennas. When designed according to this standard, the wind pressures and steel strength capacities include several safety factors, resulting in an overall minimum safety factor of 25%. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that the monopole will fail structurally in a wind event where the design wind speed is exceeded within the range of the built -in safety factors. Should the wind speed increase beyond the capacity of the built -in safety factors, to the point of failure of one or more structural elements, the most likely location of the failure would be within the upper portion of the monopole shaft. Assuming that the wind pressure profile is similar to that used to design the monopole, the monopole will buckle at the location of the highest combined stress ratio within the upper portion of the monopole shaft. This is likely to result in the portion of the monopole above "folding over' onto the portion below, essentially collapsing on itself. Please note that this letter only applies to the above referenced monopole designed and manufactured by Sabre Towers & Poles. In the unlikely event of total separation, this would result in the portion above collapsing within a radius of 50% of the monopole height. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER Sincerely, Ihereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Robert E. Beacom, P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer under the Design Engineer II Laws of the State of Minnesota. Print Name Hgogr4E.§tlicom Signature Date 9 License N49156 VERIZON WIRELESS MINC GREENFIELD NEW BUILD PROJECT INFORMATION SITE NAME: MINC GREENFIELD SITE ADDRESS: COUNTY RD 50 ISSUED FOR REVIEW 11 -04 -14 CORCORAN, MN 55357 COUNTY: HENNEPIN LATITUDE: N45° 05'38.12" (NAD 83) LONGITUDE: W93° 38' 18.62" (NAD 83) DRAWING BASED ON ANTENNA AND COAX KEY, CABLE BRIDGE PLAN, NOTES SITE DATA FORM DATED: 10 -21 -14 OCCUPANCY: B BUILDING TYPE: V -B SITE AREA: 20'X 60'= 1,200 S.F. ROOF LOAD: LIVELOAD = 105 PSF ISSUE SUMMARY REV. DESCRIPTION SHEET OR DETAIL A ISSUED FOR REVIEW 11 -04 -14 ALL B ISSUED FOR OWNER APPROVAL 11 -21 -14 ALL C ISSUED FOR PERMITTING 06 -08 -15 ALL A -3 ANTENNA AND COAX KEY, CABLE BRIDGE PLAN, NOTES A -4 OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS G -1 GROUNDING SPECIFICATIONS G -2 GROUNDING PLAN AND DETAILS U -1 SHEET INDEX SHEET SHEET DESCRIPTION T -1 PROJECT INFORMATION, TOWER ELEVATION, AND SHEET INDEX A -1 SITE PLAN, STANDARD DETAIL CHECKLIST A -1.1 SITE GRADING PLAN A -1.2 SETBACK PLAN, SHRUB DETAIL A -2 ENLARGED SITE PLAN A -3 ANTENNA AND COAX KEY, CABLE BRIDGE PLAN, NOTES A -4 OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS G -1 GROUNDING SPECIFICATIONS G -2 GROUNDING PLAN AND DETAILS U -1 SITE UTILITY PLAN STEVE COLLIN SURVEY 11 -10 -14 "ENGINEER AREA MAP GREENFIELD MAPLE GROVE MEDINA • PLYMOUTH MINNEAPOLIS NORTH WAYZATA • MINNETONKA DIRECTIONS FROM BLOOMINGTON RNC: FROM US -169 NORTH TAKE EXIT TO MERGE ONTO 1 -494 W AND CONTINUE ON FOR 12.1 MILES. TAKE EXIT 22 FOR MN -55 W FOR 9.9 MILES. TURN NORTH ONTO COUNTY ROAD 19 (2.0 MILES) THEN TURN WEST ONTO REBECCA PARK TRAIL. SITE WILL BE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF REBECCA PARK TRAIL. VERIZON WIRELESS SIGNATURE DEPARTMENTAL DATE APPROVALS 7105 COUNTY RD 19 NAME SURVEYOR: DATE RF ENGINEER MIHAELA OXLEY 11 -07 -14 OPERATIONS RON SIMMONS STRUCTURAL 11 -07 -14 MANAGER XCEL ENERGY COMPANY CONTACT: 1518 CHESTNUT AVE N STEVE COLLIN 11 -10 -14 "ENGINEER T.B.D. COMPANY CONTACT: LESSOR/ LICENSOR APPROVAL SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME DATE 7105 COUNTY RD 19 LESSOR / LICENSOR: PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX BELOW ❑ NO CHANGES. ❑ CHANGES NEEDED. SEE COMMENTS. SURVEYOR: ARCHITECT: CONTACTS LESSOR / LICENSOR: GLEASON LAND COMPANY LLC 7105 COUNTY RD 19 CORCORAN, MN 55357 SURVEYOR: PHILLIP GLEASON (612) 723 -5707 LESSEE: VERIZON WIRELESS 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 STRUCTURAL RON REITER (612) 720 -0052 POWER UTILITY XCEL ENERGY COMPANY CONTACT: 1518 CHESTNUT AVE ENGINEER: MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403 KALI (763) 493 -1854 TELCO UTILITY T.B.D. COMPANY CONTACT: ARCHITECT: DESIGN 1 OF EDEN PRAIRIE, LLC. 9973 VALLEY VIEW ROAD EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 (952) 903 -9299 SURVEYOR: WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING 610 FILLMORE STREET ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308 -1028 (320) 762 -8149 STRUCTURAL N/A ENGINEER: GEOTECHNICAL T.B.D ENGINEER: TOWER ELEVATION NOTE: 1.) TOWER TO BE ERECTED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TOWER MANUFACTURER'S DRAWINGS NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS PACKAGE. DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN TOWER DRAWINGS AND ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS TO BE REPORTED TO VERIZON WIRELESS AND THE ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY. 2.) TOWER FOUNDATION, SHELTER FOUNDATION AND THE ACCESS DRIVE TO BE EXCAVATED AND CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE GEOTECHNICAL REPORT WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE. DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE REPORT AND THE OTHER DOCUMENTS TO BE IMMEDIATELY REPORTED TO VERIZON WIRELESS AND THE ARCHITECT. 3.) CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE TIP OF ANTENNAS DO NOT EXCEED TOWER HEIGHT. PROPOSED 9' LIGHTNING ROD OVERALL STRUCTURE HEIGHT 1171.3' AMSL / 149' AGL ANTENNA TIP HEIGHT 1162.3' AMSL / 140' AGL OIL ANTENNA TIP HEIGHT 1160.3' AMSL / 138' AGL i, ANTENNA CENTERLINE HEIGHT 1158.3' AMSL / 136' AGL OL FUTURE PROVIDER 1138.3' AMSL / 116' AGL OIL FUTURE PROVIDER 1118.3' AMSL / 96' AGL PROPOSED 140' MONOPOLE TOWER PROPOSED CABLE BRIDGE (SEE A -3) PROPOSED PREFABRICATED EQUIPMENT SHELTER (SEE A -2) 1022.3' AMSL NOTE: FENCE NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY SOUTH ELEVATION GRAPHIC SCALE SCALE: 1" = 30' o 1 ts' 30' \\\ \% J, Dq.Lr� .tee LICENSED ARCHITECT 12427 ° Q I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota. ROBERT J. DAVIS, Reg. No. 12427 61"14 Signed: 06 -08 -15 Date: DESIGN ROBERT J DAVIS, AIA ARCHITECT 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 (952) 903 -9299 VERIZON WIRELESS 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (612) 720 -0052 PROJECT 20141015176 MINC GREENFIELD COUNTY RD 50 CORCORAN, MN 55357 SHEET CONTENTS: CONTACTS ISSUE SUMMARY SHEETINDEX DEPARTMENTAL APPROVALS LESSOR APPROVAL PROJECT INFORMATION AREA & VICINITY MAPS GENERALNOTES DRAWN BY: SJR DATE: 09 -17 -14 CHECKED BY: CDB REV. A 11 -04 -14 REV. B 11 -21 -14 T -1 GENERATOR TYPE: - - - .� - - -C�JJ NTY RD 50 - - DIESEL. EXISTING PROPERTY LINE FROST DEPTH DESIGN = 4' -Q" �,�`., L*F0 LI0D LIGFp UGFSI a ur,FD - Ux,�D U I :u� I Ulb a -1— "a Lwu WE CK OW CHE — U31$ aw DIE _ t � 3�a PROPOSED HAND HOLE/PLILL BO!(E5 l 1 EXISTING POMP EXISTING UNDERGROUN© EXISTING CULVERT aE �_ (SEE U -1) i POLE (m) FIBER CONDUIT - a EXISTING EDGE OF CULTIVATED FiElD EXISTING PUBLIC - % RIGHT OF WAY 1 r 11117111111111111111, r .• . EXISTING SHED woo ww • - LESSEE 10' MOE' . EXISTING U11Jm =g OF 1ER1r , HOUSE 1 1 1I ■ f ISIT UNDERGROUND 1F. 1 III 2W 1 � I . r 1 I' � I- 1 I. 1 I 11 I , -4 . . PROPOSED PREFA9w -4m Efmp Ew SIEITER (SM A-s) PROP SHRUBS 1 ELECTRIC RUN I I Ian Telex I f ICV DETAIL INDEX DETAIL DETAIL DESCRIPTION HEL PREFABRICATED EQUIPMENT SHELTER Vz12.20-4MC -tot 1.1 BOLLARD DETAIL 2.1 FENCE DETAIL 3.1 CABLE BRIDGE DETAIL 4.1 CABLE BRIDGE ELEVATION 5.1 ROAD SECTION 6.1 GATE DETAIL 7.1 GPS MOUNTING DETAIL 8.1 TELCO ENTRY DETAIL 9.1 CMPH DETAIL 10.1 ONE4JNE ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAM EXISTING GRAVEL DRIVE EXISTING OVERHEAD ELECTRIC RUN (TYP) GILD EXISTING BUILDING EXISTING BUILDING i ♦ / J % 0\— EXISTING WELL 4r-4f + tl3'-a- TOM r 0 NORTH SITE PLAN GRQw 'm SCALE: 1' = 30' -0" b 1f 11 LTCED ARC44LTECT L JE427 !Q ► +r........."" I hweby oe"u m thle plan, apmModon or report was Prepared by me or uadw my direct supaMelonand that I am a duly mglelwedkchk rlundw the laws ofthe $09 of Mimmofa. ROBERT.I. DAVIS, Reg. No. 12627 p mmnx . DESIGN ROBERT J DAVIS. AIA ARCHITECT 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 (952) 90319199 VERIZON WIRELESS 10901 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (812) 720-OM I PROJECT I 20141015176 MINC GREENFIELD COUNTY RD 50 CORCORAN, MN 55357 SHEET CONTENTS: SITE PLAN I DRAWN BY: SJRI A -1 Ell E _ G — nHF — OHE — OHE — OHE OHE GHE OHE OHE '�E — OHE — OWE ` d BACKFILL W/ TOPSOIL & PEAT MOSS 3:1 RATIO NO DEEPER THAN THE DEPTH OF THE CONTAINER COUNTY RD 50 AND WALLS OF UNDISTURBED SOIL SHOULD BE ROUGH AND UGF— UGFG— UGFG UG. '� UGFG UGFL SLOPING. UGFG — UGFG — UGFG — UGFG — BACKFILL MIXTURE /-- FINISH GRADE SETBACK PLAN GRAPHIC SCALE 1 SCALE: 1 " = 40' -0" 0 1 20' 40' AES THE WIDTH KALE LICENSED ARCHITECT 12427 I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota. ROBERT J. DAVIS, Reg. No. 12427 Signed: 06 -08 -15 Date: DESIGN ROBERT J DAVIS, ALA ARCHITECT 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 (952) 903 -9299 VERIZON WIRELESS 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (612) 720 -0052 I PROJECT I 20141015176 MINC GREENFIELD COUNTY RD 50 I CORCORAN, MN 55357 SHEET CONTENTS: SETBACK PLAN SHRUB DETAIL DRAWN BY SJR DATE: 09 -17 -14 CHECKED BY: CDB REV. A 11 -04 -14 REV. B 11 -21 -14 REV. C 06 -08 -15 NORTH eD A -1.2 NTING SIZE MATURE SIZE H: 6' H: 15' -20' W: 4' -6' ORM HEDGE LICENSED ARCHITECT 12427 I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota. ROBERT J. DAVIS, Reg. No. 12427 Signed: 06 -08 -15 Date: DESIGN ROBERT J DAVIS, ALA ARCHITECT 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 (952) 903 -9299 VERIZON WIRELESS 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (612) 720 -0052 I PROJECT I 20141015176 MINC GREENFIELD COUNTY RD 50 I CORCORAN, MN 55357 SHEET CONTENTS: SETBACK PLAN SHRUB DETAIL DRAWN BY SJR DATE: 09 -17 -14 CHECKED BY: CDB REV. A 11 -04 -14 REV. B 11 -21 -14 REV. C 06 -08 -15 NORTH eD A -1.2 \ I \\ I \\ I \\ I \ I \ I \ I \ I \\ I \ I \ I � I \ I \ I LESSEE 10' WIDE `"-- UTILITIES RIGHT OF WAY 0 0 PROPOSED SHRUBS o (SEE 2/A -1.2) 0 ° I I —LESSEE 20' WIDE I ACCESS/UTILITIES RIGHTS OF WAY I L°,o -------- ---------------- - - - - -- - � PROPOSED 12' WIDE �ti PROPOSED PAD MOUNTED TRANSFORMER ACCESS DRIVE PROPOSED BOLLARDS M (TYP OF 6) I • I i� I 'v i k' w i S w iD I w Cr in UJI a ow a- M a 12' -0" ZPROPOSED EDGE OF GEOTEXIILE I I. I I II GENERATOR ROOM I I I I. I PROPOSED GRAVEL ACCESS DRIVE '' '' 2' -0" 0 EXISTING EDGE OF BROKEN CONCRETE. TO BE REMOVED BY G.C. 0 %O o Jr, 0 0 1> 0 1> o 4' -5" 12' -0" ol 3' -3" (2) 6' WIDE GATES W /SNOW GATES PROPOSED 4' X 14' PROPOSED FIBER HAND WOOD STOOP HOLE /PULL BOX (SEE U -1) .L 7/-- o m C4 TPROPOSED CABLE BRIDGE I (SEE A -3) TOWER PROPOSED MONOPOLE < (SEE T -1) EQUIPMENT ROOM I. T.O. FNDN = 1021.5' AMSL o F.F.E. = 1022.0' AMSL o C . . . . . . . . . . N I L 29' -5 1/2" 9' -11" 9' -9" PROPOSED PREFABRICATED EQUIPMENT SHELTER SHELTER TO TOWER q TOWER q TO FENCE 19' -8" 2' -0" ° 1. ? L T ° L? 0 1? ° 1 7 0 1? 0 1> 0 —) ? o )> ENLARGED SITE PLAN GRAPHIC SCALE SCALE: 3/16" = 1' -0" 10 1 2" 8- s' -a I � I � I z Y O J I CN wi Cn I � � rC. i� C a I Ia, o I:J I � II ;> i� 00 U 15' -0" FENCE TO EXISTING BUILDING EXISTING SILO EXISTING BUILDING I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota. ROBERT J. DAVIS, Reg. No. 12427 Signed: 06 -08 -15 Date: DESIGN L ROBERT J DAVIS, AIA ARCHITECT 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 (952) 903 -9299 VERIZON WIRELESS 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (612) 720 -0052 PROJECT 20141015176 MINC GREENFIELD COUNTY RD 50 CORCORAN, MN 55357 SHEET CONTENTS: ENLARGED SITE PLAN DATE: 09 -17 -14 CHECKED BY: CDB REV. A 11 -04 -14 REV. B 11 -21 -14 REV. C 06 -08 -15 NORTH �9 A -2 NOTE: CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UTILITY LOCATES PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION START. NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT AND THE VZW LICENSED ARCHITECT CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER IMMEDIATELY OF ANY UTILITY LINE ISSUES. °. 12427 15' -0" FENCE TO EXISTING BUILDING EXISTING SILO EXISTING BUILDING I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota. ROBERT J. DAVIS, Reg. No. 12427 Signed: 06 -08 -15 Date: DESIGN L ROBERT J DAVIS, AIA ARCHITECT 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 (952) 903 -9299 VERIZON WIRELESS 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (612) 720 -0052 PROJECT 20141015176 MINC GREENFIELD COUNTY RD 50 CORCORAN, MN 55357 SHEET CONTENTS: ENLARGED SITE PLAN DATE: 09 -17 -14 CHECKED BY: CDB REV. A 11 -04 -14 REV. B 11 -21 -14 REV. C 06 -08 -15 NORTH �9 A -2 ANTENNA KEY COAX KEY AZIMUTH POSITION FUNCTION QTY MANUFACTURER MODEL MOD ANTENNA ANTENNA ANTENNA ELEC MECH QT, COAX MANUFACTURER MODEL DIELECTRIC DIAMETER RUN TYPE LENGTH TIP CENTER DOWNTILT DOWNTILT TYPE (INCH) (FEET) 40' 1.1 TX /RXO COMMMSCOPE LNX- 6515OS -AlM 700 +45 96 140' 136'_ 0 RRUS -813 - -1 - - -- - -4- - -- - - _6' ERICSSON (1) ROSENBERGER HYBRID JUMPER HJ- 712012 40' 1.2 TX RX1 - - 2ND PORT 700 -45 - w /A -2 40' 2.1 /RXO 1 COMMMSCOPE HBXX- -A2M PCS +45 51" 138' 136' 3' 0' +1RRU RRUS12 -B2 40 2.2 _TX j-X -_ _6516DS PO_RT___ P_CS -4_5 _= ERICSSON_ (1) ROSENBERGER HYBRID JUMPER HJ- 712012 w /A "X 40_ 2.3 /RXO -_ _ -__ -_ -___ _ -_22ND PO_RT___ _ P_ CS +4_5 ___ -_ _ -__ -__ -_ -__ -_ -__ -_ _ -2 CO_NNECT THIS TO A2_ MODU B_2___________ _TX _ ___ ___3_RD __ __ _ _ __ ___ _PORT _LE_0_N_R_RU_S12- SECTOR 40' 2.4 TX RX1 - - 4TH PORT PCS -45 - - - - - CONNECT THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE ON RRUS12 -82 40' 3.1 TX /RXO COMMMSCOPE -A2M AWS +45 51" 138' 136'_ 0 RRUS12 -B4 40' 3.2 TX /RX1 -1 - - _HBXX- _6516D_S -- 2ND_PO_RT 2ND - - -- AWS -L5_ - -- -_ - - -- - - _3' _ - -__ _ -- -_ i RRU ERICSSON (1) ROSENBERGER HYBRID JUMPER HJ- 712012 /_A -_2_ 40 - -- 3.3 - -- TX/RXO - - -- - -- - - - - - -- 3RD PORT - - -- AWS +45 -------------------------- - - _ - _ __ - _ 2222_ _w _______________ CONNECT THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE ON RRUS12 -64 - - --------- - - - - -- 40' 3.4 TX RX1 - - 4TH PORT AWS -45 - _ - - CONNECT THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE ON RRUS12 -B4 40 4.1 TX /RXO 1 COMMMSCOPE LNX- 6515DS -A1M 700 +45 96" 140' 136' 6' 0' CONNECT THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE ON RRUS -B13 40' 4.2 TX RX1 - - 2ND PORT 700 -45 - - - CONNECT THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE ON RRUS -B13 160' 1_1 TX RXO 1 COMMMSCOPE LNX- 6515DS -AlM 700 +45 96 140'_ 136'_ 0`- RRUS -B13 — — — — — -- — — -- ------------------ — — — — — — — _ _6' _ — _ _ _ RRU ERICSSON (1) ROSENBERGER HYBRID JUMPER HJ- 712012 i60' 1.2 TX RX1 - - 2ND PORT 700 -45 - - - w /A -2 16_0'_ 2.1 /RXO COMMMSCOPE- HBXX- -_A2M_ PCS +45 51" 138'_ 136'_ 0' RRUS12 -B2 16_0'_ 2.2 _TX TX /RXI -1_ - - _6516D_S 2ND PORT -45 _ - - _ _ _ _3' _ _ _ _- 1 RRU ERICSSON_ w /A -2 (1) ROSENBERGER HYBRID JUMPER HJ- 712012 160' 2.3 TX /RXO - 3RD PORT PCS +45 - - - - - CONNECT _ THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE ON RRUS12 -B2 ',,, - -- - -- - _- - - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- - - -- - -- - - -- - -- - -- - -- -------------------------------------- SECTOR 160' 2.4 TX RX1 - - 4TH PORT PCS -45 - - - - - CONNECT THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE ON RRUS12 -B2 16_0'_ /RXO CO_MM_MSC_OP_E -A2M A_WS +45 51" 138'_ 136'_ 0 RRUS12 -B4 16_0_ _3_1 3.2 _TX TX /RX1 _1 _HBXX- _6516DS 2ND PORT _ A_WS -45 _ _ _3 -- - -- -_ 1 RRU ERICSSON (1) ROSENBERGER HYBRID JUMPER HJ- 712012 w /_A -_2_ 160' _- 3RD PORT _ AWS +45 - - - - - _ __ 2222_ _ _____________ CONNECT THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE ON RRUS12 -B4 160' 3.4 TX RX1 - - 4TH PORT AWS -45 - - CONNECT THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE ON RRUS12 -B4 160' - -- 4.1 - -- TX /RXO - - -- 1 -- COMMMSCOPE - - - - -- LNX- 6515DS -AlM ---- - - - - -- 700 +45 - - -- 96" - -- 140' - - -- 136' - -- 6' - -- 0' - -- CONNECT THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE ON RRUS -B13 -------------------------------------- 160' 4.2 TX RX1 - - 2ND PORT 700 -45 - CONNECT THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE ON RRUS -B13 TX RXO 1 COMMMSCOPE LNX- -A1M 70_0 +45 96" 140'_ 136' 0'_ RRUS -B13 _28_0'_ _1_1 -- - - -- -- _6515DS -- -2ND _ _ _ _5' _ 1 RRU ERICSSON (1) ROSENBERGER HYBRID JUMPER HJ- 712012 280' 1.2 TX RXi PORT 700 -45 - - - - - w /A -2 /RXO COMMMSCOPE HBXX- -_A2M_ PCS +45 51'-- 138'_ 136'---T-.-- 0' RRUS12 -B2 _28_0'_ _2_1_ _TX TXX /E -1 -_ _6516D_S PORT PCS -45 _ __ 1 RRU ERICSSON w /A (1) ROSENBERGER HYBRID JUMPER HJ- 712012 " „ _28_(T 280' _2.2 TX /RXO _ 2222__ ___2ND __ PORT _ PCS +45 ___ -_ _ -__ - -_ - -_ - - -2 THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE RRUS12_82_- Z _2_3_ -_ - -__ -- -- -3RD __ __ 2222 ___ ___ ___ ___CONNECT - _________ SECTOR 280' 2.4 TX RX1 - - 4TH PORT PCS -45 - - - - - CONNECT THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE ON RRUS12 -82 /RXO COMMMSCOPE HBXX- -_A2M_ +45 51" 138'_ 136'_ 0 RRUS12 -B4 _28_0'_ _3_1 3.2 _TX TX /RX1 -1 -_ - -_ -_ -_ - _6516DS -AWS AWS -4_5 _ -_ _ -__ -__ _2' -- -__ - -- -_ 1 RRU ERICSSON (1) ROSENBERGER HYBRID JUMPER HJ- 712012 w /_A -2_ _28_0'_ 280 - -- 3.3 - -- TX /RXO - - -- _ - -- _- _- _ - - - - - -- _- _- _2ND_PO_RT __ 3RD PORT ---- - - - - -- AWS +45 - - -- __ - - -- __ - - - -- _ - - -- _ - - -- __ - - -- _ __ 2222_ _____________________ CONNECT THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE ON RRUS12 -B4 -------------------------------------- 280' 1 4 TX RX1 - - 4TH PORT AWS -45 - - - CONNECT THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE ON RRUS12 -B4 280' t 4.1 TX /RXO 1 COMMMSCOPE LNX- 6515DS -AlM 700 +45 96" 140' 136' 5- 0' CONNECT THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE ON RRUS -B13 280' 4.2 TX RX1 - - 2ND PORT 700 -45 - - - - CONNECT THIS PORT TO A2 MODULE ON RRUS -B13 ADDITIONAL: 36 1JUMPER11 ANDREW 11 LDF4 -50A FOAM 11 1/2" 1 10' (18) ERICSSON RET JUMPER CABLES AISG 2.0 RET CABLES. DAISY CHAIN CABLES (6 /SECTOR) (4) DISTRIBUSTION BOXES, MODEL RXXDC- 3315- PF -48: (2) IN SHELTER & (2) ON TOWER. (2) ROSENBERGER HYBRID CABLES, MODEL HL- 9612180 ii COAX KEY r_ 4 ANTENNA KEY SCALE: NONE F" I 2' -1 NOTE: CABLE BRIDGE SUPPORTS ARE REQUIRED AT INTERVALS NOT TO EXCEED 6' -0" WITH OVERHANG EXTENSIONS NOT TO EXCEED 1' -6" 7' -6" 6" 6' -0" _4",1' -6" / GPS ANTENNA O ----7 NORTH CABLE BRIDGE PLAN GRAPHIC SCALE 3 SCALE: 114" = 1' -0" 0 2• 4• \,J SCALE: NONE 0 2 PROPOSED TOWER SITE SCALE: NONE Z 00 N O U PROPOSED SITE ENTRANCE 6 SCALE: NONE PROPOSED (1) RRUS -B13 w /A -2 (1) RRUS12 -B2 w /A -2 (1) RRUS12 -B4 w /A -2 (TYP PER SECTOR) 00 N CQ -!5 3 �Q¢ 0 ay�C as N QtQ� N N FOT O orn A StO. 10, >jy cs �� •, n q�yss 5r 1Ar2 % JO ✓ ,O O O -(2) PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION BOXES n � $ e44S NOTE: *s . QGS T -FRAME & COLLAR MOUNT MAKE AND PWS j23 pGS CONTRACTOR TO SUPPLY: #A 1 OOpO ## PPW #2 A GALVANIZED 40 MOUNTING PIPES LE A2 � 4 SEG1GR 16Q; X001" ANTENNA MOUNTING DETAIL GRAPHIC SCALE mmq SCALE: 3/16" = 1' -0" 0 2' -6' 5' -4• �J,•Dq LjJ; LICENSED ARCHITECT 12427 ;`�q •... I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered Architect under the laws of the State of Minnesota. ROBERT J. DAVIS, Reg. No. 12427 Signed: 06 -08 -15 Date DESIGNfi, ROBERT J DAVIS, AIA ARCHITECT 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 (952) 903 -9299 VERIZON WIRELESS 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (612) 720 -0052 PROJECT 20141015176 MINC GREENFIELD COUNTY RD 50 CORCORAN. MN 55357 SHEET CONTENTS: COAX, ANTENNA, & TTA KEY CABLE BRIDGE PLAN ANTENNA MOUNTING DETAIL TOWER SITE PHOTO SITE ENTRANCE PHOTO DRAWN BY: SJR DATE: 09 -17 -14 CHECKED BY: CDB REV. C 06 -08 -15 NORTH (t. A -3 A _ _ _ EXISTING POWER EXISTING UNDERGROUND �� FIBER RUN UGFO UG ❑ POLE (TYP) — UGFO — UGFO - UGF❑ GF❑ �- UGFO - UGF - ❑H$ OHE OHE - OHE OHE pHE - ❑HE ERIE -CE)� _ OHE T HE I1 1 �1 I \,--EXISTING OVERHEAD � EXISTING PUBLIC RIGHT ELECTRIC RUN 1 c11 I OF WAY c`� 3 m 1 1�1 X11 0 1 c 1� \5 PROPOSED UNDERGROUND FIBER CONDUIT FROM THE HAND HOLE AT THE RIGHT OF WAY TO COMPOUND HAND HOLE (APPROX. 258 L.F.) G.C. TO PROVIDE AS ALT TO UTILITY COMPANY SUPPLIED. WITH (2) DETECTABLE RIBBONS. LESSEE 10' WIDE UTILITIES RIGHT OF WAY 0 0 ACCESS /UTILITIES RIGHTS OF WAY Tn PROPOSED PRIMARY UNDERGROUND o' ELECTRIC RUN BY POWER COMPANY FROM UGFq PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY TO PROPOSED —1 PAD MOUNTED TRANSFORMER. (BURIED A MIN. OF 3' -0" BELOW GRADE) (APPROX. 237 L.F.) •I UGFO �I� r •I I I GRAIN I BIN I I I I I I UGFEI i EXISTING CULVERT I T c SITE UTILITY PLAN GRAPHIC SCALE C�o 30' -0" 0 15' 1 ,I I L - - -- • 4 PROPOSED PAD MOUNTED TRANSFORMER UGE UGE • • � UGE � PROPOSED SECONDARY UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC RUN BY G.C. FROM PROPOSED PAD — MOUNTED TRANSFORMER TO PROPOSED rn METER AT COMPOUND WITH (2) DETECTABLE RIBBONS (BURIED A MIN. OF 3' -0" BELOW GRADE) (APPROX. 19 L.F.) UGFO — UGF❑ UGF❑ — UGFO — UGFO — I I I I • UGFO — CLI PROPOSED 24" X 30" 24" HAND HOLE /PULL BOX BY — — _ G.C. '.r. 1 1 EXISTING 1 1 SHED 1 ° c 1 1 1 11� 1 o m 1 1 1 I 1 1 c O PROPOSED 24" X 30" 24" HAND HOLE /PULL BOX PROVIDED BY G.C. TO BE LOCATED WITHIN 12" OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. �EXISI­NG PUBLIC RIG'!T 0' FIBER HAND HOLE PLAN GRAPHIC SCALE 3 SCALE: 1" = 10' -0" o s' o' DESIGN L ROBERT J DAVIS, AIA ARCHITECT 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 (952) 903 -9299 VERIZON WIRELESS 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (612) 720 -0052 I PROJECT I 20141015176 MINC GREENFIELD COUNTY RD 50 CORCORAN, MN 55357 SHEET CONTENTS: OVERALL SITE UTILITY PLAN SITE UTILITY PLAN FIBER HAND HOLE PLAN DRAWN BY: SJR DATE: 09 -17 -14 CHECKED BY: CDB REV. A 11 -04 -14 REV. B 11 -21 -14 REV. C 06 -08 -15 NORTH U -1 NORTH SITE UTILITY PLAN GRAPHIC SCALE SCALE: 1" = 10' -0" o 1 s' 1o' G� pHE pHI L PROPOSED 24" X 30" X 24" HAND HOLE /PULL BOX BY UTILITY EXISTING FENCE POST UGFO - UGF❑ -- U F❑ - UGFO PROVIDER. G.C. TO PROVIDE AS ALT— UGF❑ TO UTILITY COMPANY SUPPLIED. TO BE LOCATED WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT — UGF❑ — UGF❑ — UGFO — FIBER OF WAY. EXISTING UNDERGROUND CONDUIT SILO i �. ln. OHE — OHE OHE 6 �� EXISTING POWER POLE 0 E — OHE ORE ORE L EXISTING OVERHEAD ELECTRIC RUN 1 1 EXISTING 1 1 SHED 1 ° c 1 1 1 11� 1 o m 1 1 1 I 1 1 c O PROPOSED 24" X 30" 24" HAND HOLE /PULL BOX PROVIDED BY G.C. TO BE LOCATED WITHIN 12" OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. �EXISI­NG PUBLIC RIG'!T 0' FIBER HAND HOLE PLAN GRAPHIC SCALE 3 SCALE: 1" = 10' -0" o s' o' DESIGN L ROBERT J DAVIS, AIA ARCHITECT 9973 VALLEY VIEW RD. EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 (952) 903 -9299 VERIZON WIRELESS 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (612) 720 -0052 I PROJECT I 20141015176 MINC GREENFIELD COUNTY RD 50 CORCORAN, MN 55357 SHEET CONTENTS: OVERALL SITE UTILITY PLAN SITE UTILITY PLAN FIBER HAND HOLE PLAN DRAWN BY: SJR DATE: 09 -17 -14 CHECKED BY: CDB REV. A 11 -04 -14 REV. B 11 -21 -14 REV. C 06 -08 -15 NORTH U -1 MEMORANDUM PATE.. ............... O T .............. .C......0 ........ FRO ............... M RE June 16, 2015 .............. ............................... Brad Martens Agenda Item i • i • L A N D F O R M From Site to Finish • 105 South Fifth Street, Suite 513 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Council. Plannina Commission. Parks & Trails Commission Kendra Lindahl, City Planner ........................................................................................ ............................... Active Corcoran Planninq Applications The following is a summary of project status for current, active projects: • Tel: 612 - 252 -9070 Fax: 612 - 252 -9077 www.landform.net 1. Ravinia 3rd Addition Final Plat and Final PUD Plan (City file 15 -007) The City has received an application for approval of the plans for phase III of the Ravinia project. The Planning Commission reviewed the final PUD plan at their June 4t" meeting and recommended approval. The City Council will review the final plat and final PUD plan at their June 25th meeting. 2. Commercial Door Addition at 7670 Commerce Street (City file 15 -010) The City has received an application for approval of a building addition, which required a conditional use permit, interim use permit, variance and site plan approval. The project was reviewed at a public hearing at the June 4tH Planning Commission meeting and will be reviewed by the City Council on June 25tH 3. Sign Ordinance Update (city file 15 -012). At the April 23rd meeting, the City Council directed staff to prepare the update. A draft was be prepared for the June 11th Council meeting. The Council reviewed the document, provided feedback and directed staff to schedule for a public hearing at the Planning Commission on July 7th and Council action on July 23rd 4. Street Naming Policy (city file 15 -013). The City Council voted to approve street names at their June 11th meeting. Staff will bring back an updated street map for Council review at the July 9th meeting. 5. Ordinance Amendment to Allow Creation of Lots without Development Rights (city file 15 -014). At the May 11th meeting, the City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance amendment that would allow creation of parcels without development rights. The City Attorney and City Planner will work together to craft a legally defensible ordinance. The amendment will be scheduled for a public hearing at the Planning Commission on July 7t" and Council action on July 23rd 6. Brachman CUP for Accessory Building on Rolling Hills Road (PID 32- 119 -23 -11 -0003) (City file 15 -015). Mary and Armand Brachman have submitted a request to allow an accessory building as a principal use adjacent to their property at 6924 Jubert Lane. The ordinance allows the requested structure as a conditional use permit. The item is scheduled for a public hearing at the Planning Commission on July 7th and Council action on July 23rd. 7. Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a new Verizon Monopole at 23605 Co Rd 50 (PID30- 119-23-21 -0001) (City File 15 -016). Verizon has requested a conditional use permit and site plan for a new telecommunications tower on the Gleason property located at the southwest corner of County Roads 19 & 50. The item is scheduled for a public hearing at the Planning Commission on July 7th and Council action on July 23rd Also, there are a number of projects that have been approved, but are still not filed and closed out: Landform , SensiblyGreen and Site to Finish® are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC. 1 1. Corcoran Business Park (City file 06 -005). The City Council granted a one year extension to the final plat approval, which expired on April 12, 2011. Staff has spoken to the applicant and is still working to close out this project. Staff has spoken to the applicant and will schedule a meeting when more information is available on the Loretto sewer project. Hope Ministries Conditional Use Permit for Cemetery and Vacation of Drainage & Utility Easement at 19951 Oswald Farm Road (City file 12 -002). Hope Ministries submitted a request for a conditional use permit to allow a cemetery west of the existing church. The application was approved by the City Council on March 22nd and site work had begun. The letter of credit for site improvements has been released but we are holding the escrow pending completion of the approved landscaping. The applicant has indicated that they are considering a site plan amendment application to modify the approved plans. Staff met again with Pastor Brian Lother in December to try to finalize this issue and address some other questions or concerns from him. We hope to be able to wrap this up in the near future. 3. Lano Equipment at 23580 Highway 55 Site Plan Modifications for Cold Storage Building. (31- 119 -23 -34 -0007) (13 -006). This item was approved by the City Council on July 11 h. The building permit has been issued, but staff has determined that the building was not being built according the approved plans. The applicant submitted revised plans and the City Council approved a site plan modification at the June 12th meeting. The only outstanding issue is the completion of the required landscaping. The City has a letter of credit in place to ensure the work is completed as approved. 4. Ess Brothers Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit Amendment for an accessory building at 9350 County Road (PID # 07- 119 -23 -43 -0004) (City File No. 13 -031) The applicant requested approval of a 5,500 square feet detached, accessory building with 20 -foot sidewalls. The City Council approved this item on January 23rd. The applicant must comply with all conditions of approval (which require landscaping improvements) and then staff will inspect before refunding any remaining escrow. The landowner recently contacted staff and is working to address the outstanding landscape requirements. 5. Fox Ridge 2nd Addition Final Plat at 9495 Trail Haven Road (PID 09- 119 -23 -41 -0011) (City File 14- 006). This final plat application for a final plat of Outlot A, Baumeister 3rd Addition was approved by the City Council on May 22nd. The applicant will prepare mylar for signature and filing. After the documents are filed, the remaining escrow can be released. 6. Patnode Farms Preliminary Plat and Final Plat at 22610 County Road 50 (PID 20- 119- 23 -43- 0003) (City file 14 -021). Mike Patnode has submitted a request for plat approval to create one lot for the existing home and one outlot to be sold. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 4, 2014 and the City Council approved it at the September 25th meeting. The mylar has been released for filing at the County. The work has been completed and the escrow refund is being processed. 7. Sawgrass Preliminary Plat, Preliminary PUD Development Plan and Rezoning for Peachtree Partners LLC on Schendel property at 20400 County Road 10 (City file 14 -027). The City received the application materials and is currently reviewing for completeness. The Parks and Trails Commission reviewed this request on November 18th and recommended acceptance of a combination of land and cash. The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on December 4th and the City Council approved the request on December 11tH 8. Proehl Preliminary Plat, Final Plat and Variance at 20630 Larkin Road (City file 14 -028). The applicant has requested approval of a variance from the minimum lot size in the UR zoning district to subdivide the existing property to create one lot for the original farmstead and a second lot for the second home on the site. The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on December 4th and the City Council approved the request on December 11th. The applicant is working through watershed issues and then they may file the plat at Hennepin County. 9. Corcoran Pet Care Center Sign Plan at 7559 CR 116 (26- 119 -23 -11 -0016) (City file 14 -031) - The applicant has requested approval of a master sign plan as required by the sign ordinance and a variance from the sign standards for new signage on the shopping center. The signage would be updated as part of other exterior building improvements. This item was reviewed by the Planning MEMORANDUM Commission on February 5th and approved by the City Council on February 12th. The applicant will need to apply for sign permits and then staff will begin closing out the file. 10. Donald Tombers Request for Preliminary Plat and Final Plat approval for " Tombers Acres" on property at 9120 Trail Haven Road (PID 15- 119 -23 -21 -0001) (City file no. 14 -032). The City Council approved a topographic survey and wetland delineation waiver on this site in 2014. The application will create on 5 +/- acre lot for the existing farmstead and one large outlot that will continue to be farmed. This item was reviewed by the Planning Commission at a public hearing on February 5th and approved by the City Council on February 26th. The final plat has been released for filing at Hennepin County. 11. Corcoran Public Works Site Plan Amendment and Variance (city file 15 -006). The site plan amendment and variance are to grant after - the -fact approvals for changes to the approved site plan that were made in the field and generally authorized by the subcommittee. The gravel drive and storage area that was added on the south area of the fenced yard requires a variance. The item was reviewed at a public hearing at the April 2nd Planning Commission meeting and Council approved the request at the April 23rd meeting. Final landscaping and close out issues will occur this summer. 12. Park Place Storage Sketch Plan at 6415 County Road 19 (City file 15 -011) The City has received an application for review of a sketch plan from Park Place Storage to expand the storage business onto the 2 lots in the front and one lot to the north of the existing buildings. The City Council reviewed the sketch plan at the May 28th meeting and indicated support. The applicant may now prepare for a formal submittal. Finally, there are a few projects that have not yet been started but have been identified as action items or future projects. The City Council did not identify these items as 2015 priority projects: Design Guideline Update for Southeast District /Downtown. The Council approved a Landform proposal to update the existing design guidelines for this area. The design guidelines are adopted as part of the Zoning Ordinance and will be enforced as new development is proposed, consequently, the City Council wishes to revisit that planning effort to ensure it is still consistent with the City's goals. The City Council appointed a subcommittee, but the City Council has decided to delay kickoff as we work through some associated issues as part of some new development plans. The subcommittee has been disbanded and the Council will reconsider this project in 2015. 2. City- Initiated Park Dedication Ordinance Update (City File 14 -007). Staff was directed to bring back other potential amendments for consideration in 2015, including revisions to clarify whether or not existing homes are subject to park dedication when part of a plat, how to ensure that land dedication in the rural areas is fairly required and a review of our park dedication requirements. MEMORANDUM Me �r - 3 CITY OF CORCORAN 8200 County Road 116, Corcoran, MN 55340 763.420.2288 — Office 763.420.6056 — Fax E -mail - general(cDci.corcoran.mn.us / Web Site - www.ci.corcoran.mn.us MEMO Meeting Date: July 7, 2015 To: Planning Commission From: Brad Martens, City Administrator Re: City Council Report The Planning Commission last met on June 4, 2015. The following is a recap of some of the items discussed at City Council meetings since that time. A full recap can be found by reviewing the approved City Council minutes on the website June 11, 2015 • Contract for Assessing Services — Rolf Erickson Enterprises, Inc. o Approved a contract with Rolf Erickson Enterprises, Inc. for an additional one year term from October 1, 2015 — September 30, 2016 Resolution Recognizing Firearm Safety Program o Approved a resolution thanking the training team and donors involved in the 34th annual firearm safety program Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Update o Updated the Council on changes to the Northwest Hennepin Services Council • Elected Officials Emergency Handbook Follow -Up o Informed the Council of an upcoming training session for elected officials and government employees scheduled for June 25th at 5:30 pm at City Hall • Construction Hour Violation — Lennar o Updated the Council on a construction hour violation in Ravinia. Informed Council of Lennar activities to avoid further violations • Petition for Removal from Dust Control Program — Fox Valley Drive o Provided the Council with a petition sufficient to remove Fox Valley Drive from the dust control program for 2015 •• • Draft Sign Ordinance o Presented a draft sign ordinance update to the Council for discussion. Council provided staff with direction to allow changeable message boards and to make a few additional changes. • 2015 Night to Unite Program o Informed the Council of staff's recommended action for 2015 Night to Unite which involves assisting with an event at the Hope Center and facilitating participation for interested neighborhoods • Street Name selection o Selected four alphabet categories for future street names for Corcoran. Staff to bring back final street name plan for approval June 25, 2015 • Ravinia Final Plat /Final PUD 3rd Addition o Approved the Final Plat and Final PUD Development Plan for Ravinia. This approval was for 27 lots which brings the grand total of platted lots to 101. • Commercial Door System — Site Plan, Variance, CUP /IUP o Approved items to allow for a 2,700 SF building addition at 7670 Commerce Street • Ordinance Amendment Request — Larry & Wendy VanBlaricom o Discussed a request to amend city code to allow flexibility for lots which have frontage on more than one street (having frontage on each side creates larger setbacks than side yards so it limits use of property). Action to change the ordinance was not supported. • Construction Hours Communication Plan — Bill Burgess o Heard from Bill Burgess of Lennar about additional communication and action that has taken place on construction hours. • Survey Results — Downtown Utility and Street Improvement Project o Heard an update that there is relatively strong support for the project from the affected parties. Council called a Public Hearing for the July 23, 2015 meeting to consider the feasibility of the project • Request to Amend Gambling Ordinance o Heard a request to update City Code to include language regulating lawful gambling in the City to require organizations to give a portion of their profits back to the City. Council directed staff to move forward with drafting and ordinance. • Contract for Recycling Services — Randy's Environmental Services o Approved a three year contract with Randy's Environmental Services for the City's recycling needs M. • Public Works Maintenance Operator Recruitment Process o Approved an updated job description and authorized staff to begin the recruitment process for the position Attachments: N/A