4.1 PCSR 12-10-2013 Request for Action
River
To Item Number
Planning Commission 4.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Planning Commission December 10, 2013 Zack Carlton,Planning Intern
Item Description Reviewed by
Request by Phoenix Enterprises for Conditional Jeremy Barnhart, Deputy Director CODD
Use Permit to amend Hillside Crossing II PUD to Reviewed by
allow freestanding signs up to 25 feet tall. Chris Leeseberg,Park Planner—Planner
Case No. CU 13-14
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, approval of the amendment to the Hillside Crossing II Planned Unit
Development (PUD) to allow freestanding signs up to 25 feet tall with the following conditions.
1. The Conditional Use Permit is not a building permit and the applicant must apply
for and receive a sign permit before construction can begin.
2. Replace plant materials to comply with the landscape plan by July 31,2014.
3. Repair parking lot, to include filling potholes and restriping the parking stalls as
needed by July 31, 2014.
Background/Discussion
The subject parcel is located within the Hillside Crossing II PUD, approved in 1996. The PUD agreement
included specific signage regulations,which the applicant is proposing to change. In order to amend an
established PUD agreement, the applicant must apply for and receive approval via the Conditional Use
Permit process.
Culver's is proposing to construct a freestanding sign that is 25 feet tall and 94 square feet in area. The
Hillside Crossing II PUD currently permits monument signs and limits their size to ten feet tall and 100
square feet in area. The applicant states that the additional height will give them the visibility needed to
continue successful operations. They have also completed a remodel to remain updated and competitive.
The proposed changes to the PUD are a continuation of this investment.
The Hillside Crossing II PUD is located along Highway 169 and the location is similar to other
commercial properties zoned C-3 Highway Commercial. Businesses in the C-3 zoning district are
permitted freestanding signs up to 30 feet in height and 150 square feet in area. The existing Harley
Davidson monument sign,north of Culvers,is 10 feet tall and the nearby freestanding Menards sign is 35
feet tall. The proposed PUD amendment is below the limits of the similar C-3 district and would fit the
character of the Highway 169 commercial corridor and the Hillside Crossing development.
Landscaping
The landscape plan from 1997 includes a number of trees that are no longer in place. City ordinance
establishes the required number of trees, and to bring the property back into compliance three trees need
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to be replaced. These include two Amur Maples located in the western parking lot island and one Amur
Chokecherry near the drive-through entrance sign.
Parking Area
City code states that parking and loading areas must be kept in a neat and serviceable condition. A
number of potholes in the parking lot should be filled to maintain the parking lot in a serviceable
condition.
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The proposed sign is a 25 foot tall freestanding sign that includes a 51 square foot Culver's logo and a 26
square foot digital changeable copy portion. The sign must meet the ten foot setback established by the
PUD agreement.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
• Location map
• Hillside Crossing II sign regulations
• Applicant narrative dated October 30, 2013
• Sign plans dated October 25, 2013
• Landscape plan dated September 9, 1997
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HILLSIDE CROSSING II
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
I. SIGN REQUIREMENTS
a. General Guidelines
1. All signs within HILLSIDE CROSSING II Planned Unit Development
(PUD) must consist of materials and a design which compliments the
architectural elements of the principle building and character of the project.
2. All free standing signs shall have a minimum ten (10)foot setback from all
property lines.
3. Prior to installing any signs, a sign permit must be obtained from the City
of Elk River Planning Department.
b. Development Sign (Along Highway 169)
1. One freestanding development sign identifying the HILLSIDE CROSSING
II PROJECT. This sign is permitted within the triangular corner of Outlot
C, HILLSIDE CROSSING II.
2. This sign may have a maximum height of Twenty-Seven (27) feet and
width of Thirty-Four(34) feet. Multiple tenants may be identified on this
sign; as illustrated on Attachment A.
c. Monument Sign for Freestanding Sites
1. Each of the freestanding buildings, other than Menards, within
HILLSIDE CROSSING II will be allowed to have a freestanding
sign. The freestanding sign must be of a monument style with a
maximum height of Ten (10) feet and a maximum area of One Sign
Hundred (100) square feet, as shown on Attachment C.
Requirements, HILLSIDE CROSSING II
February 19, 1996
Page 2
d. Wall Signs (Freestanding Sites)
1. Wall signage for each freestanding building, other than Menards,
must consist of individual letters and shall not have more than One
(1)wall sign for each principle building.
2. The gross surface area of a wall sign for freestanding buildings shall
not exceed Ten (10) percent of the area of the building wall,
including doors and windows, to which the sign is to be affixed.
3. Menards will have a principle wall sign(MENARDS)that will have
the letters be collectively a maximum of Fifty-Two (52) feet in
width and Six (6) feet in height. Menards will have Eight (8)
Product Signs(10.3 s.f. -20 s.f.), a 60 s.f. Welcome Sign, and In
& Out Entrances signs, as shown on Attachment Dl, D2, and D3.
4. No wall signage will be permitted on a building wall facing a
residential district on the east side of Highway#169.
e. Wall Signs (Multi Tenant Building)
1. Fascia signs for individual retail tenants shall be for store identity
only.
2. Capital letters shall be no larger than 32" high, lower case letters
shall be no larger than 24" high. Signs shall be located on west and
south sides of the freestanding buildings in a symmetrical manner,
but in no case shall extend closer than 3' -4'from the projected
lease line.
3. These signs may be internally illuminated, individual letters placed
on a 4" square electrical raceway, painted to match the building
facia.
4. No signage shall be permitted on the north or east side of the
buildings, other than that required for delivery identification or
traffic control.
Sign Requirements, HILLSIDE CROSSING II
February 19, 1996
Page 3
f. Other Signs
1. All other signage that may occur within HILLSIDE CROSSING II
PUD and not specifically mentioned herein shall comply with
Section 900.22 of the Elk River City Code.
2. Requests for signage shall be consistent with the conditions,
character, and intent of the HILLSIDE CROSSING II PUD
development.
3. Signage not consistent with the HILLSIDE CROSSING II
Commercial PUD may be denied unless approved by the City
Council.
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Phoenix Enterprises, [[C
Application for Conditional Use Permit for Culvers Elk River
October 30, 2013
Attached is our application for Conditional Use Permit for new si nage at the Culvers Restaurant
in Elk River. Also attached is a sketch of the proposed new sign.
We are in the process of remodeling and updating the restaurant,which was originally built in
1998. As owner of the building,we are making a large investment to enhance the look of our
building. The new updated look will blend nicely with other similar commercial properties within
the city. The proposed new signage would be in harmony and conssteacy with other properties
along Highway 169. Our goal would be to make the sign more visible to travelers along that
Highway;yet blending in a subtle,clean, professional looking way.
The current P.U.D.for Hillside Crossing II allows for a monument style sign with a maximum
height of 10 feet and a maximum sign area of 100 square feet.
The sign we are pro i |6 remain in its'current location, but with a height of 25 feet,and a
sign area that is 82 49 square feet(which falls within the cwr"pntP'U.D. The sign would
include an electronic message center. With the new height of 25 feet we believe this would give
us the much needed visibility to continue to operate a successful area restaurant. Culver's of Elk
River currently employs 35 local citizens and serves an average of 450 customers per day. The
hours of operation are 10:00 a.m.to 10:00 p.m.daily.The restaurant is open 362 days per year.
This restaurant has ample parking due to a cross easement agreement with Northbound Crossings
Mall.
Thank you for your time in considering this application.
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