HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2020-56 Approving Variance for Freestanding Signs 9350 CR19City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
Motion By: Schultz
Seconded By: Lother
July 23, 2020
APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE ALLOWING THREE FREESTANDING SIGNS AT 9350
COUNTY ROAD 19 (PID 07-119-23-43-0004) (CITY FILE NO. 20-020)
WHEREAS, Rose City Inc. is requesting approval of a variance to allow three freestanding signs
On property legally described as follows:
All that part of the South 629.00 feet of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, Township
119, Range 23, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies West of the following described
line and its extension:
Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Southeast Quarter; thence on an assumed
bearing of North 89 degrees 50 minutes 29 seconds East along the South line thereof, a
distance of 709.5 feet to the actual point of beginning of the line to be described; thence
North 00 degrees 09 minutes 31 seconds West to the North line of said South 629.00
feet of the Southeast Quarter and there terminating except the South 22 rods of the East
16 rods of the West 43 rods of said Southeast Quarter.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the variance and recommends approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORCORAN, MINIVESOTA, fihat it should and hereby does approve the request for a variance,
subject to the following findings and conditions:
1. Approval is granted to allow fihree freestanding signs totaling 204 square feet and new
canopy signage as shown on application and plans received by the City on May 7, 2020
and revised materials received on May 13, 2020 and June 4, 2020, except as amended
by this resolution.
2. A variance to allow three freestanding signs totaling 204 square feet where one 64 square
foot sign is allowed, is approved subject to the following findings:
a. In order to comply with the zoning ordinance, the applicant would be required to
remove two existing signs to replace any of the existing signs. This would remove
needed signage for the multi -tenant commercial site.
b. The property is unique with multiple tenants located on one parcel creating the need
for greater than usual signage to advertise the businesses. The three freestanding
signs exist today and the applicant is requesting to improve upon those signs while
complying with city code standards for all new signage. If the variance is approved
the total square footage of the freestanding signs will be reduced by 68 square feet
c. The area is characterized by commercial businesses and the proposed signage will
not alter the essential character of the area. The new signage will provide a refresh
the TOOK Of the multi -tenant business area.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. LULU -OD
July 235 2020
d. The proposed sign variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent Of
the Ordinance. The new freestanding sign complies with the ordinance requirements
while removing a sign that does not comply with ordinance standards.
e. I n the Comprehensive Plan it is identified that a goal is to enhance the City's
commercial development and facilitate expansion of existing businesses. The
variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals for commercial
businesses.
3. The signage shall comply with all ordinance requirements, except as specifically approved
by this resolution.
4. Manual changeable message signs are prohibited on the freestanding signs. Dynamic
displays must comply with Section 84.04, Subd. 7 and 8 and detailed information must be
provided to the City to ensure compliance.
5. Although not required on this legal, non -conforming sign, the City encourages the
developer to consider reducing the sign area for the second sign from 66 to 64 square feet
in area to bring into compliance with the sign standards for a new freestanding sign.
6. A sign permit is required prior to beginning construction.
7. Approval shall expire within one year of the date of approval unless the applicant
commences the authorized use and the required improvements.
VOTING AYE
�C Thomas, Ron
❑ Bottema, Jon
® Lother, Brian
® Anderson, Thomas
® Schultz, Alan
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 LULU.
Ron Thomas -Mayor
ATTEST:
City Seal
Jessica Beise —Administrative Services Director
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