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4. BASR 07-10-2007City of Elk -ft� River REQUEST FOR ACTION To Item Number Board of Adjustments Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Planning Items July 10, 2007 Chris Leeseber , Park Planner Item Description Reviewed by Consider request for a variance by American National Bank for eremy Barnhart, Planning Manager Sign Height, Case No. V 07-05 Reviewed by Action Requested Staff recommends that the Board of Adjustments deny the variance request for the following reasons: 1. Variance Criteria #1 is not met, literal enforcement would not cause undue hardship, as the applicant does have a sign which is visible. 2. Variance Criteria #2 is not met, there is no hardship that is caused by special conditions and circumstances. Background/Discussion American National Bank has an existing building in the Mississippi Ridge development which has an approved monument sign which is 10-feet in height. It is an 8-foot high sign on a two foot support post. They would like to have a sign height that is more characteristic of other businesses in the area. They are asking for a 5-foot variance to have the sign height be 15-feet. Attachments Location Map • Applicant's Narrative • Sign Images Approved Signage as related to Approved Ordinance Amendment Case File: V 07-05 Page 2 Sign Height Variance American National Bank General Information Applicant American National Bank 60 Day Rule The application has been deemed complete as of June 8, 2007. The City must take action by July 29, 2007 Requested Action Sign Height Variance Location and Size 17267 Yale Street Location Existing Use Land Use Plan Designation Current Zoning Subject Property Commercial HB PUD North Commercial HB C3 South Commercial HB C3 East Commercial HB C3 West Commercial UR C3 Overview American National Bank has an existing building in the Mississippi Ridge development which has an approved monument sign which is 10-feet in height. It is an 8-foot high sign on a two foot support post. They would like to have a sign height that is more characteristic of other businesses in the area. The Mississippi Ridge PUD agreement only allows monument signs to be 10-feet in height. The surrounding C3 zoning districts allow sign heights of 35-feet on roads that have a speed limit of 55 mph or greater. This PUD is pocket of zoning, in a wider C3 zoning area, which was set up by the developer to have a 10-foot height limit on monument signs. The developer of the property did receive an Ordinance Amendment in March 2007 to allow a taller area identification sign (24-feet tall & 56 sqft) on one lot in the development. The applicant is asking to have the sign height be 15-feet which would be a 5-foot variance. They believe this would allow the sign to be seen better over vehicles in the parking area and possible snow piles. S:\PLANNING\Case Files\Variance\V 07-05 American Nat'l Bank\V 07-05_BA.doc Case File: V 07-05 Sign Height Variance Page 3 American National Bank Applicable Regulations Variance Criteria 1. Literal enforcement of the ordinance will cause undue hardship. Literal enforcement would not cause undue hardship, as the applicant does have a sign which is visible. 2. The hardsho is caused by Oecial conditions and circumstances, which are peculiar to the property and the structure involved and which are not characteristic of or 4t)licable to, other lands or structure in the same area. There is no hardship. 3. The special conditions and circumstances are not a consequence of the -Petitioner's own action or inaction. The conditions of the site were in place when the applicant purchased the property. 4. The literal application of the provisions of this ordinance would deprive the Petitioner of rights en oyed by other brooerties in the same district under the terms of this ordinance. The literal application does deprive the applicant the rights enjoyed by the other commercial properties in the area, as the other commercial properties are allowed 35-foot tall signs. 5. The variance will not be incurious to or adverselaf{ect the health, safe, or we ffare of the residents of the g � or the neighborhood where the bropera is located and will be in keepcng with 4Lnt and intent of the ordinance. The request would not be injurious to or adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the city or the neighborhood where the property is located. Respectfully Submitted Chris Leeseberg Park Planner / Planner Action Motion by Second by Vote Follow Up S:\PLANNING\Case Files\Variance\V 07-05 American Nat'l Bank\V 07-05_BA.doc `---------- \ -------�--__RFD IV SITE 17 i ji7miT T H T, `�✓ E �� I J Location Map City of N El -�-1 Case Number: V 07-05 AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK River AMERICAN NATiONAL BANK OF MINNESOTA June 15, 2007 City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Subject: Variance for American National Bank To Whom It May Concern: l . American National Banks sign only stands 2 feet off the ground. When you are driving from the west on Hwy.10 you are unable to visibly see the sign until you have driven by the bank. Also, we host various networking and chamber events and the last 2 parking spots when filled completely block our sign from the west. 2. Most businesses in the area have their business signs standing a minimum of 15 feet from the ground. 3. The PUD agreement for this zoning states maximum height of ONLY 10 feet, which the sign of 8 ft. stands on 2 ft. beam. 4. Our business neighbor's signs stand a minimum of 20 to 30 ft. Also, our business neighbor across the street received a variance for an approval of 30 ft. 5. The variance will not be injurious or adversely affect the health or safety of the residents of the City or the neighborhood wherein the property is located. We would appreciate the ability to have a sign that is visible for ALL people who pass our bank. Thank you for your consideration! 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