HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-013 (approving a variance to the Sign Code for the south elevation sign Zone-B Tenant Space 1400 in the buidling located at 1570 Frontage Road West (CPC Case No. 2019-46 and 2019-71)) RESOLUTION 2020-013
CITY OF STILLWATER
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO THE SIGN CODE
FOR THE SOUTH ELEVATION SIGN ZONE-B TENANT SPACE 1400
IN THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 1570 FRONTAGE ROAD WEST
CPC CASE NO. 2019-46 and 2019-71
WHEREAS, Gordon Skamser Jr. of Norman Quacks requested a Variance to
allow a sign to exceed 20' in height from ground grade to the extend above a
parapet; and
WHEREAS, according to the established process, on November 27, 2019 the
Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the request and on denied
the variance request with the approval of Planning Commission 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. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and
intent of this chapter.
2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
3. The property owner proposes to use the land in a reasonable
manner for a use permitted in the zone where the land is located, but the
proposal is not permitted by other official controls;
4. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to
the property and that are not created by the landowner (they didn't
construct the building, the pergola creates a limited amount of wall space);
and
5. The variance, if granted,will not alter the essential character of
the neighborhood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council hereby
approves the variance request to allow the 1400 Frontage Road West sign to exceed
20' in height from ground grade and to extend above the parapet line.
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Enacted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota this 21st day
of January, 2020.
CITY OF STILLWATER
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Ted Kozlowski, ayor
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Beth Wolf, City Cl rk