5.4. PCSR 01-25-2022Request for Action
To Item Number
Planning Commission 5.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearings January 25, 2022 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
DeMars Signs obo Salvation Army, 19463 Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
Evans St. NW
Reviewed by
Conditional Use Permit amending the wall
sign requirements for the Hillside Crossing II
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Agreement, Case No. CU 22-04
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, approval of the Conditional Use Permit
amending the Hillside Crossing II Planned Unit Development design
standards for CIC NO. 73 Northbound Crossing Condominium, Unit
1 to allow wall signage consistent with the Highway Commercial
zoning district.
Background/Discussion
The property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) where
deviations from the approved PUD agreement require a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP). The applicant is seeking an amendment to the
current Hillside Crossing 2nd PUD agreement to allow additional wall
signage that is consistent with the Highway Commercial (C3) zoning
district.
Currently the PUD agreement allows: 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.
The C3 district allows: Total wall sign area not to exceed 15 percent of façade
area. Wall signs are permitted on any façade that is not directly adjacent to a
residential zone. Businesses in multi-tenant facilities shall be allowed their
proportionate share of permitted wall sign area. For the purposes of this section a road shall constitute a separation of zones.
The city has amended several PUD agreements in recent years to allow commercial PUD’s the same signage as
other highway commercial districts. The C-3 zoning district is generally located along Highways 169 and 10. The
Hillside Crossing PUD is similarly located, and the change would be consistent with the 169 corridor.
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: August 2020
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
Meet changing needs - Agile
Ethical, efficient, and responsible
Reflect the culture of citizens and what is important to majority
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Applicant’s Narrative
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