HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-012 (approving a Design Permit to the Sign Code for the south elevation Sign Zone-B Tenant Space 1400 in the buidling located at 1570 Frontage Road West (HPC Case No. 2019-21)) RESOLUTION 2020-012
CITY OF STILLWATER
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DESIGN PERMIT TO THE SIGN CODE
FOR THE SOUTH ELEVATION SIGN ZONE-B TENANT SPACE 1400
IN THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 1570 FRONTAGE ROAD WEST
HPC CASE NO. 2019-21
WHEREAS, Gordon Skamser Jr. of Norman Quacks (applicant) requested an
amendment to Design Permit 2013-042 to allow for a sign to be placed on the
building and tenant space's corner, architectural feature and outside of the
designated sign band area; and
WHEREAS, on September 18, 2019 the Heritage Preservation Commission
(HPC) considered the request and tabled it, asking for a modified plan; and
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2019 the applicant appeared before the HPC
with no substantial plan changes; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2019 the HPC denied the request with the
approval of HPC Resolution 2019-01; and
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2019 the applicant appealed the Planning
Commission's decision to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, according to the established process, on January 7, 2020 the City
Council held a public hearing to consider the appeal request.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council finds:
1. Site Layout: The sign is consistent with the orientation and
location of buildings and open spaces in relation to the physical
characteristics of the site, the character of the neighborhood and the
appearance and harmony of the buildings with adjacent development.
2. Architectural character:
a. The consistency of the applications design with
approved design guidelines. The sign is located within, but in excess
of, the original approved sign band but the sign is not inconsistent
with the intent of the location of all the signs on the building as a
portion of it is located in the sign band area.
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b. The compatibility of the character of the design with
adjacent development. Portions of the building has been updated
since the original sign plan was approved and this new sign is
compatible with the improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council hereby
approves the Design Permit amendment request to allow the 1400 Frontage Road
West sign to be located on the tenant space's corner, architectural feature and
outside of the designated sign band area.
Enacted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota this 21st day
of January, 2020.
CITYY OF S LWATER
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beth Wolf, City erk