7.1 SR 05-20-2024City of
Elk -
River
To
City Council
Meeting Date
May 20, 2024
Item Description
Conditional Use Permit: PUD Amendment for Taco
Bell Signage
Request for Action
Item Number
7.1
Prepared By
Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Reviewed by:
Zack Carlton
Cal Portner
Tina Allard
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, a PUD amendment limiting the freestanding sign height consistent with the C-3 (Highway
Commercial) sign ordinance.
Background/Discussion
(Case No. CU 24-05)
The property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) where changes to size regulations ("variances")
require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to amend the PUD agreement. The applicant seeks a CUP to allow
signage consistent with the C-3 (Highway Commercial) sign ordinance.
On April 15, 2024, the City Council approved an amendment to Section 30-871 essentially capping sign
heights to 40 feet above the nearest point grade of the main line of Highway 169. The ordinance also does
account for grade changes along Highway 169.
Many commercial properties along Highway 169 that would benefit from this amendment are in PUD districts
and the city cannot initiate an amendment to those standards. Landowners within each PUD will need to
request an amendment to their sign regulations, as this request is doing.
Planning Commission
During the public hearing, no one spoke for or against the request and staff has not received any comments
since the commission meeting. The Planning Commission had no questions or concerns about the request and
unanimously recommended approval.
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
is Meet changing needs - Agile
The Elk River Vision
A avelcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community p p W E R E U A Y
engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
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Attachments
I. Planning Commission Memo dated 4-23-2024
2. 7.1 Taco Bell Presentation
Page 64 of 430
City of
Elk - -
River
To
Planning Commission
Meeting Date
April 23, 2024
Item Description
Conditional Use Permit: PUD Amendment for Taco
Bell Signage
Request for Action
Item Number
4.1
Prepared By
Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner
Reviewed by:
Zack Carlton
Action Requested
Recommend, by motion, approval of a PUD amendment limiting the freestanding sign height consistent with
the C-3 (Highway Commercial) sign ordinance.
Background/Discussion
The property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) where changes to size regulations ("variances")
require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to amend the PUD agreement. The applicant is seeking a CUP to
allow signage consistent with the C-3 (Highway Commercial) sign ordinance.
On April 15, 2024, the City Council approved an amendment to Section 30-871 essentially capping sign
heights to 40-feet above the nearest point grade of the main line of Highway 169. The ordinance also
accounts for grade changes along Highway 169.
Many commercial properties along Highway 169 that would benefit from this amendment are in PUD districts
and the city cannot initiate an amendment to those standards. Landowners within each PUD will need to
request an amendment to their sign regulations, as this applicant has done.
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:
I. 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.
Allowing an increased sign height 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.
Staff do not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
The Elk River Vision
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2. Will be consistent with the comprehensive plan.
The property is guided as Highway Business. The highway business category primarily consists of a mix of
auto -oriented retail and service businesses, restaurants, and community and regional -scale shopping
centers. Highway business uses are located along Highway 169 and Highway 10 and have high visibility from
these corridors. The use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff do 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.
The surrounding area is fully developed. The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and
improvement of surrounding vacant property.
Staff do 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 use 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.
Staff do not see a need to impose specific conditions to satisfy this standard.
S. 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.
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 do 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 proposed signage will be installed in a location that has previously been developed. The use will not result
in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
Staff do 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 do 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
PIRggE66 of 200
Mission/Policy/Goal
Meet changing needs - Agile
Attachments
I. Applicant's Narrative
2. Location Map
3. Sign Plans
PIRggE67 of 200
Requesting an Amendment to the Planned Unit Development for Site and Building sign allowances to follow
the "C-3 Highway Commercial District" standards as outlined in the City Code.
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CUP Requirements
■ Staff's analysis of the application shows compliance
with all seven (7) of the standards required for approval
of the CUP
Action Requested
■ Recommend, by motion, approval of a PUD amendment
limiting the freestanding sign height consistent with the
C-3 (Highway Commercial) sign ordinance
City Council Meeting
■ If acted on, this item will go the May 20, 2024, City
Council meeting