5.1. BASR 10-27-2020 Request for Action
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Board of Adjustments 5.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearings October 27, 2020 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
City of Elk River, Case No.V 20-16 Zack Carlton,Planning Manager
■ Allow additional wall signage on the multi- Reviewed by
purpose facility, 1000 School St. NW
■ Allow an additional freestanding sign at the
entrance to Elk River High School parking
lot, 900 School St. NW
Action Requested
Approve,by motion,the wall sign variance and one additional
freestanding sign for the following reasons:
1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance are met.
2. The property has a land use of residential and the use is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The proposed use is reasonable and is permitted in the zoning CR 33
ordinance.
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.
5. The variances will not alter the essential character of the locality.
and;
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with the following condition:
1. Any changeable copy signage exceeding 30 square feet will f
require a Conditional Use Permit.
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Background/Discussion
The city and school district are working together to create a sign package for the Furniture and Things Community
Event Center and Elk River High School (ERHS).
The city would like to install a sign on the wall of the Furniture and Things Community Event Center to identify
the building and the main sponsor (Furniture and Things) of the facility. Ordinances currently limit the sign size
to 92 SF,which may not be visible from the street. The proposed sign is approximately 200 to 250 SF.
The Elk River Vision P I I E R E I I Y
A welcoming community avith revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional INAWR
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated.August 2020
The city and ERHS propose a sign near the entrance to the high school parking lot that would advertise both
facilities. There would also be a changeable copy portion of the sign to advertise different events at both facilities.
Construction of this sign will exceed the sign limitations for school properties as well.
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 general purpose and intent are to allow one mall and ane freestanding sign for each propenyl busines. The Furniture and
Things Community Event Center is on its own landlocked parcel about 550 feet anray from School Street. Due to the
distance from the street as well as the parcel being landlocked, the general purpose and intent mould be met.
2. Is consistent with the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan.
The properties areguided for residential, nrhich allonr educational institutions andgovernment facilities. It 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 means that:
3. The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning
ordinance;
Wl'hile the school district already has a freestanding sign, the second sign is being utili.Ze for the Furniture and Things
Community Event Center as well as the school. It is reasonable to have one mall and one freestanding sign for each
propenyl business.
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 Furniture and Things Community Event Center landlocked property was created at some point in the past nrith the a
significant distance from a public road This unique circumstance 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.
As signage of some sort has been on site andgiven the distance from the road, the variances if granted, will not alter the
essential character of the locality.
Financial Impact
None
Council Meeting
If denied, or an appeal is made by any interested party by November 6,2020, this item will go to the November
16, 2020, City Council meeting.
Mission/Policy/Goal
■ Responsibly grow
■ Meet changing needs -Agile
■ Work with citizens to achieve goals
Attachments
■ Location Map
■ Sign Exhibits
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