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5.1. BASR 09-24-2019 The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity frontage, the total sign area shall not exceed 192 square feet with no more than 96 square feet per sign. The Zoning Lot has in excess of 1,000 linear feet and is allowed one (1) wall and one (1) freestanding sign. In August 2019, the City Council approved an ordinance amendment stating Zoning Lots shall include vacant commonly held parcels across city streets. Zoning Lots may encompass more than one lot of record and shall serve as a unified development site for purposes of application of standards. The applicant has requested to install a second 96 square foot freestanding sign for the church use on the vacant parcel. There is currently a 24 square foot freestanding sign on the north parcel. They are requesting two freestanding signs for a total of 120 square feet. Applicable Regulation Variances may be granted when the petitioner establishes that the variance satisfies all five of the criteria described below. The variance is: 1. Is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance, and The intent is to provide non-residential uses the ability to advertise without adversely affecting the residential neighborhood. The campus is comprised of two parcels, which is a Zoning Lot. If each of these properties were allowed one wall sign and one freestanding sign, there could be two wall signs and two freestanding signs in the subject area/neighborhood. The applicant is not requesting anything beyond the purpose and intent. The request is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance. 2. Is consistent with the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan. The property is guided for residential and religious institutions are allowed in residential districts. The request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Variances may be granted when the petitioner establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. Practical difficulties mean that: 3. The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance; The applicant is requesting a second freestanding sign, for the church use, to be located on a th heavily traveled state highway. There is an existing freestanding sign on 8 Street for the church. The applicant is requesting a second freestanding on the south side of the vacant parcel they own along US Highway 10. It is not unreasonable to have multiple signs on a multi property campus, especially those fronting multiple public roads. 4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a consequence of the petitioner's own action or inaction; and The campus is unique, as it is comprised of two parcels separated by a city street. Recent ordinance amendments were approved to address these types of situations. The proposal is not a consequence of the petitioner's own action or inaction. 5. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. Existing signage is in place on the portions of the campus facing residential uses and the proposed signage is on a state highway. The essential character of the locale will not be altered. Financial Impact None Council Meeting If denied, or an appeal is made by any interested party by October 4, 2019, this item will go to the October 21, 2019, City Council meeting. Attachments  Location Map  Applicant’s Narrative  Proposed Freestanding Sign r q st. Elk River Baptist Church Variance Case No: V 19-10 *Ver D WEI`�ED AUG 26 2019 Elk River Baptist Church (Contact Name: Matt Daiker) 1800 8th St NW Elk River, MN 55330 We (Elk River Baptist Church), would like to replace the current sign that is on the church property that runs along US Highway 10. The current sign is in the southwest corner of the property. We are looking to replace the current sign as it is deteriorating. We would like to propose relocating the sign to the center of the property that runs along US Highway 10 to make it more visible. The sign will be more like a billboard sign (see attached copy). The sign dimensions are 8'X 12' and will be 2 sided. We have contacted Bob's Signs (421 Van Buren St, Anoka, MN 55303) to draft the sign layout and platt map (see attached copy). He is available to answer any questions and will obtain the proper permit requirements. We (Elk River Baptist Church) are requesting a variance to allow a second free standing sign on our property that parallels US Hwy 10. We will abide by any of the City of Elk River requirements. There is currently a sign on the property, this sign would be replacing it as it is deteriorating. We want to use the center of the property so the sign can be more visible from Highway 10. 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