4.2. PCSR 08-23-2022Request for Action
To Item Number
Planning Commission 4.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Public Hearings August 23, 2022 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Albrecht Sign Company on behalf of Chris Zack Carlton, Community Development Director
Stokke of Greenscape Companies, Inc. – 11684
Reviewed by
219th Ave. NW, Case No. CU 22-18
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, approval of the Conditional Use Permit with
the following conditions to satisfy the standards set forth in Section
30-654:
1. The sign must comply with the standards set forth in Sec. 30-
864(e).
Background/Discussion
The properties are zoned Commercial Reserve Transition (CRT) where
changeable copy signs larger than 30 square feet require a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP). The applicant is seeking a CUP to install a
monopole monument sign with an 81 square foot changeable copy
portion of the sign. The overall sign is approximately 11’-9” x 12’-4”
with the changeable copy being around 6’-9” x 12’-0”.
The commercial business office/yard is located on parcel 75-110-2400
and the sign is located on parcel 75-789-0010. These two parcels are
considered a Zoning Lot which can be regulated as one parcel.
Surrounding uses include a commercial kennel to the north, mining to
the northeast, off road racing facilities to the east and south, with
reclaimed mine to the west across Highway 169.
Applicable Regulations
In approving a Conditional Use Permit, the council may impose such specific conditions with regard to the
development or operation of the proposed use as it considers necessary to satisfy the seven standards set forth in
Section 30-654 and the requirements contained in this article and to promote compatibility with and minimize any
potentially adverse effects upon adjacent properties, the neighborhood or the city.
The issuance of a Conditional Use Permit can be ordered only if the use at the proposed location:
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1. Will not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity or the public
health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city.
The sign is located about 840’ from the nearest residential structure which greatly limits exposure to the lit
sign. The sign is also positioned approximately 50 feet behind (east) where a vehicle would be queued to
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make a turn onto Highway 169 from 217 and 219 Avenue.
With the standards set forth in Sec. 30-864 (e), the use will not endanger, injure or detrimentally affect the
use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity or the public health, safety, morals,
comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city.
2. Will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The property the sign is located on has a land use designation of Rural Residential but the property that it
is adjacent to, which has the commercial business office/yard, is designated as Highway Business. The
Highway Business category allows for a wide variety of uses, including signs accessory to approved uses.
The use will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
3. Will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property.
There are vacant parcels west of the subject parcel, across Highway 169, and the surrounding properties
on the east side of Highway 169 are developed to some level. The changeable copy sign will not impede
the normal and orderly development and improvement of that vacant property.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
4. Will be served adequately by and will not adversely affect essential public facilities and services including streets, police and fire
protection, drainage, refuse disposal, water and sewer systems, parks and schools; and will not, in particular, create traffic
congestion or interference with traffic on adjacent and neighboring public thoroughfares.
The sign will not create traffic congestion or interfere with traffic on adjacent and neighboring public
thoroughfares. As stated in standard #1, the sign is positioned approximately 50 feet behind (east) where
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a vehicle would be queued to make a turn onto Highway 169 from 217 and 219 Avenue. It will not
interfere with motorists making turns. It is also setback approximately 85 feet from the drive lane of
Highway 169 which should not interfere with the traffic.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
5. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any
persons or property because of excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, dust or vibrations.
As was stated in Standard #1, the sign is located about 840’ from the nearest residential structure. With
the standards set forth in Sec. 30-864 (e), the use will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials,
equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons or property because of
excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, odors, dust or vibrations.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
6. Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
The installation of a monopole freestanding sign will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a
natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
7. Will fully comply with all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable requirements and standards for the
issuance of a license or permit to establish and operate the proposed use in the city.
The use will fully comply with all other requirements of this Code, including any applicable requirements
and standards for the issuance of a license or permit to establish and operate the proposed use in the city.
Staff does not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
If denial of such a permit should occur, it shall accompany recommendations or determinations by findings or a
report stating how the proposed use does not comply with the standards set forth in Section 30-654.
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
Meet changing needs - Agile
Work with citizens to achieve goals
Attachments
Location Map
Applicant’s Narrative
Sign Exhibits
Greenscape - Albrecht Sign Case No: CU 22-18
Conditional Use Permit E*Ver
GREENSCAPE COMPANIES
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11684 219 AVE NW
ELK RIVER, MN 55330
OWNER: CHRIS STOKKE 763-441-2141
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PARCEL 75-789-0010.
N 212FT OF SE 1-4 OF NW 1-4 E OF T H 169 EX PT TAKEN BY HWY
CLIENT ALSO OWNS PARCEL 75-110-2400
Albrecht Sign is proposing an 11’-8 7/8” X 12’-3 3/8” sign with an electronic message center
(EMC). Overall combined square footage is 144 SF; the top cabinet is 4’-4” X 11’-11 3/8” (52 SF)
and illuminated with white LEDs. The EMC is 6’-9” X 12’, with an active viewing are of 6’-3” X
11’-9” (73.45 SF). There is a 2’ reveal and 4” painted crown. The overall height of the sign will
be 30’, with a 4’ X 10’ footing. The pipe is a 16” schedule 40 with ½” wall. The sign will be
located outside of the required 45’ setback from the wetlands, as shown on Sign Design REV 5,
dated 8/8/22.
The EMC will be used to promote products and sales for Greenscape Companies, as well as
public service announcements. The content will meet all sign code requirements, including
frequency of message changes.
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Customer Signature of Approval
Type
Units
Type
Units
LED Module Power Supply
DESIGN | FABRICATION | INSTALLATION | SERVICE
This sign is intended to be installed in accordance with the
requirements of Article 600 of the National Electrical Code
and/or other applicable local codes. This includes proper
grounding and bonding of the sign. The location of the
disconnect switch after installation shall comply with Article
600.6(A)(1) of the National Electrical Code.
Copyright 2021, By Albrecht Sign Company, Inc. All Designs
Presented Are The Sole Property Of Albrecht Sign Company Inc.,
And May Not Be Reproduced In Part Or Whole Without Written
Permission From Albrecht Sign Company Inc Photo Renderings
Are Not To Scale. Colors In This Drawing Are For Representation
Purposes Only And May Differ From Finished Product, Physical
Color Samples Can Be Provided Upon Request.
7775 Main St. N.E.,
Fridley, MN 55432
P: 763.754.2899 | F: 763.767.7316
www.AlbrechtSignCompany.com
Client Name:
Greenscape Companies
Client Address:
11684 219th Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330
Start Date: 2/14/2021
Last Revision Date: 8/8/2022
Job Number: N/A
Drawing Revision: 5
Sales Representative: SK
Designer: RD
Location Detail
1:500
Message Schedule
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ST-100
Sign ID Quantity Sign Type
1 Pylon
Site Map
1:1500
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Customer Signature of Approval
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LED Module Power Supply
DESIGN | FABRICATION | INSTALLATION | SERVICE
This sign is intended to be installed in accordance with the
requirements of Article 600 of the National Electrical Code
and/or other applicable local codes. This includes proper
grounding and bonding of the sign. The location of the
disconnect switch after installation shall comply with Article
600.6(A)(1) of the National Electrical Code.
Copyright 2021, By Albrecht Sign Company, Inc. All Designs
Presented Are The Sole Property Of Albrecht Sign Company Inc.,
And May Not Be Reproduced In Part Or Whole Without Written
Permission From Albrecht Sign Company Inc Photo Renderings
Are Not To Scale. Colors In This Drawing Are For Representation
Purposes Only And May Differ From Finished Product, Physical
Color Samples Can Be Provided Upon Request.
7775 Main St. N.E.,
Fridley, MN 55432
P: 763.754.2899 | F: 763.767.7316
www.AlbrechtSignCompany.com
Elevation
Scale: 1/4" = 1'
Client Name:
Greenscape Companies
Client Address:
11684 219th Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330
Start Date: 2/14/2021
Last Revision Date: 8/8/2022
Job Number: N/A
Drawing Revision: 5
Sales Representative: SK
Designer: RD
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LED Module Power Supply
DESIGN | FABRICATION | INSTALLATION | SERVICE
This sign is intended to be installed in accordance with the
requirements of Article 600 of the National Electrical Code
and/or other applicable local codes. This includes proper
grounding and bonding of the sign. The location of the
disconnect switch after installation shall comply with Article
600.6(A)(1) of the National Electrical Code.
Copyright 2021, By Albrecht Sign Company, Inc. All Designs
Presented Are The Sole Property Of Albrecht Sign Company Inc.,
And May Not Be Reproduced In Part Or Whole Without Written
Permission From Albrecht Sign Company Inc Photo Renderings
Are Not To Scale. Colors In This Drawing Are For Representation
Purposes Only And May Differ From Finished Product, Physical
Color Samples Can Be Provided Upon Request.
Color:
N/A
N/A
ST-100
PylonPaint Finish:
Vinyl:
Digital Print:
Green
7736c
N/A
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Greytan
MP 11315
N/A
N/A
N/A
White
MP White
N/A
N/A
Clear - Luster Lam
CMYK
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Black
MP Black
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/AOther:
Single Face:
Double Face:
Square Feet:
Illuminated:
Non-Illuminated:
144Quantity:1
A End View
Scale: 1/4" = 1'
Elevation
Scale: 3/16" = 1'
Face View
Scale: 1/4" = 1'
4" Aluminum crown painted green.
Aluminum cabinet painted white.
All copy and logo to be routed and
backed w/ white acrylic.
Digital print on clear applied.
Lit w/ 7500k LEDs.
Mask to paint green.
6' 9" x 12' - GS6 - RGB - 15.85mm
Daktronics message board.
2" Alum reveal painted Greytan.
4' x 10' Concrete footing.
16" SCH 40 pipe.
7775 Main St. N.E.,
Fridley, MN 55432
P: 763.754.2899 | F: 763.767.7316
www.AlbrechtSignCompany.com
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Client Name:
Greenscape Companies
Client Address:
11684 219th Ave NW
Elk River, MN 55330
Start Date: 2/14/2021
Last Revision Date: 8/8/2022
Job Number: N/A
Drawing Revision: 5
Sales Representative: SK
Designer: RD30'-0"6'-8 7/8"11'-11 3/8"
12'-3 3/8"
8 1/2"1'-2"4'-4"11'-8 7/8"2'-6"
2'-10"
3'-2"10'-0"6"4'-0"4"3'-2"1'-11 5/8"