HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2020-55 Approval of Dynamic Display Variances Corcoran CrossroadsCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-55
Motion By: Anderson
Seconded By: Schultz
July 2J01 2020
APPROVAL OF VARIANCES TO EXCEED TOTAL WALL SIGN AREA, ALLOW TWO
DYNAMIC DISPLAYS AND ALLOWA REDUCED SETBACK FROM THE CANOPY AT THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7625 CO RD NO 116
CORCORAN, MN 55340 (PID 02-119-23-23-0004) (CITY FILE NO. 20-019)
WHEREAS, Mahant, LLC. is requesfiing approval of a variance to allow fo
signs that exceed the total wall sign area allowed, allow two dynamic displays
canopy setback at the property described as follows:
See Attachment A
r the construction of
and allow a reduced
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the variance at a duly called public meeting
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 request for a variance
and conditional use permit approval, subject to the following findings and conditions:
1. Approval is granted to allow for the construction of a replacement gas canopy as shown
on application and plans received by the City on April 8, 2020 and revisions received on
April 17, 2020, April 24, 2020, May 18, 2020, May 27, 2020 and June 1 2020, except as
amended by this resolution.
2. A variance to allow for more wall sign area than is allowed and two dynamic displays, is
approved subject to the following findings:
a. There are practical difficulties for the applicant in complying with the Zoning
Ordinance. The site currently exceeds the amount allowed. The existing signage
after the demolition of the canopy leaves only five square feet of wall signage.
Without two dynamic displays the property has no ability to advertise to the
northbound and southbound traffic at the same time.
b. The conditions upon which the variance request is based are unique to this parcel
due to there being no other fuel stations located along County Road 116. Fuel
stations have a unique need for signage.
c. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. The proposed
variance will essentially reconstruct what already exists.
d. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the Ordinance
and the standards for the C-1 District.
e. The sign area will be greater than allowed and the second dynamic display will be
more than is allowed, but is otherwise consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
REOULU I IUN No. 2020-55
variance is consistent with the commercial nature of the zoning district.
July 21) 2020
3. A variance to allow a 30.9-foot setback from County Road 116 where 100 IQ; required,
is approved subject to the following findings:
a. There are pracfiical difficulties for the applicant in complying with fihe Zoning
Ordinance. The site is restricted due to setbacks from County Road 116. Enforcing
the setbacks would render the site unusable for the proposed use due to the depth of
the lot.
b. The conditions upon which the variance request is based are unique to th
due to there being no other fuel stations located along County Road 116.
stations have a unique need for additional structures.
is parcel
Fuel
c. The accessory structure will not alter the essential character of the locality. The
proposed variance will essentially reconstruct what already exists and expand it.
d. The accessory structure is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the
Ordinance and the standards for the C-1 District.
e. The structure is proposed to be set further back than currently exists and supports a
use consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The variance is consistent with the
commercial nature of the zoning district.
4. A building permit is required prior to beginning construction of the canopy.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant/landowner must record the approving
resolution at Hennepin County and provide proof of recording to the City.
6. Approval shall expire within one year of the date of approval unless the applicant
commences the authorized use and the required improvements.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-55
VOTING AYE
® Thomas, Ron
❑ Bottema, Jon
® Lother, Brian
® AndersonTh
,omas
® Schultz, Alan
July 23, 2020
VOTING NAY
❑ Thomas, Ron
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Lother, Brian
❑ Anderson, Thomas
❑ Schultz, Alan
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 23rd day of July 2020.
Ron Thomas -Mayor
ATTEST:
City Seal
Jessica Beise —Administrative Services Director
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO.
Attachment A
2020-55
July 231 2020
That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 119,
Range 23 Hennepin County, Minnesota described as follows: Commencing at the
northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 26, thence Southerly along the
east line thereof 553.25 feet fo the point of beginning; thence Westerly at right angles 242
feet; thence Southerly at right angles 10275 feet; thence Easterly of right angles 242 feet
.
to the eas
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o the point of beg
t line of said Northeast Quarter; thence Northerly along said east line 102.75 feet
inning. . Except Road