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CUP 87-09 -� CITY OF HOPKINS Application for: Amendment of Zoning Ordinance Date: �� ,�- � ;� Concept Review ��,�� 7 � Conditional Use Permit 7 Case No: � — � Subdivision Approval � � FC' Variance Fee: ��_-- Waiver of Platting Requirements Date Paid: -L,l�-�- �k17 1. Street Location of Property: �/o� - � � i�e !�/� � 2. Legal Description of Property: 3. Owner: Name/►�(j�,da � �u��cc� �Gca�c�Fdd�s��rs f Phone �,3,5'!S`�S v � U 4. Appl i cants Name: S,�}rYt� Address Phone 5. Description of Request� joc�.tL� �o�,c..�.�4 ��a-�-ca�-%� S�q � �� a, . .�-� -�S S � i" $c_'f- 6 a.,c.�G �i a„c t u r H e o0 Zoning District Use 6. Present Proposed 7. Present Proposed � / /4- 8. Reason for Request � � �.c.y�c � �i o� ,¢-K.� -�i cicc �-�d-� 9. What error, if any, in the existing Ordinance would be corrected by the proposed amendment? (for Zoning Ordinance amendment only) 10. If request is for a variance, what hardship would justify approval (see 427.04(108) of the Zoning Ordinance) . 11. Exhibits submitted: ��lap or plat showing the lands proposed to be changed � Other "`?. Acknowledgement and Signature: The undersigned hereby represents upon all of the pen- alties of law, for the purpose of inducing the City of Hopkins to take the action herein requested, that all statements herein are true and that all work herein mentioned will be done in accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Hopkins and the laws of the State of Minnesota. Signature of Applica � Sian�ture �f �wnPr- RECORD OF ACTION TAKEfJ BY PLANNING & ZONING COP�MISSION Da te: 4/28/87 �---� Application for Conditional Use Permit CASE NO: CUP87-9 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS On the 28 day of A ril 19 87 , the action requested in the foregoing petition was approved ( X) disapproved subject to the following conditions: Recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit to erect sign in a 1 c a to exceed the maximum size at Mizpah United Church of Christ. Chairman: � CITY COUNCIL ACTION Approved X Denied by the Council this 5 day of MaY 19 g� Approved with following amendment: Approved with Findings of Fact: 1. the church is proportional to the size of the sign 2. setback of 10' will provide adequate visibility for traffic as well as church identifica- tion. Resolution No. 87-36 and with Conditions all existi s nage b moved and tha+ � directional sign be allowed at the driveway. Clerk: �� t��'�-w� � Following to be filled in by City Action of City Officials Chronolo Da te 6 Rec'd by Bldg Dept. Published by Bldg Dept. On Pl . Comm. Agenda 4 28 87 JK Pl . Comm. Postponement , � I I � t i Pl . Comm. Action j 4/28/87 JK � Recommend Approval � � i � i ' �On Council Agenda � 5/5/87 � JK � Approved with Findings of Fact and Conditions � i as stated in Resolution No. 87-36 , � ; � i �Council Postponement � � , � ; Council Action � 5/5/87 � JK �-' i NOTE: A Conditional Use Permit shall expire one year after it has been issued unless the use for which the permit has been granted is in effect, except that. upon written application of the owner of the effected land for which the permit was granted prior to the end of said year may request and the Council may grant an I RESOLUTION N0: 87-36 ---. CITY OF HOPKINS HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL IISE PERMIT CUP87-9 WHEREAS , an application for a Conditional Use Permit entitled CUP87-9 has been made by Mizpah United Church oP Christ , 412 Fifth Avenue North � to locate a sign in a lesser setback then required and to exceed the maximum size requirements . WHEREAS , the procedural history of the application is as folloWs : 1 . That an application for Conditional Use Permit CUP87-9 was filed with the City of Hopkins on April 3 , 1987 . 2 . That the Hopkins Planning Commission revieWed sueh application on April 28 , 1987 . 3 . That the Hopkins Planning Commission , pursuant to published and mailed notices , held a publie hearing on April 28 , 1987 ; all persons present at the hearing were given an opportunity to be heard . -� 4 . That the written comments and analysis of the City Staff and the Planning Commission Were considered . NOW THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , that the Hopkins City Council makes the following Findings of Fact in respect to CUP87-9 : 1 . That the chureh is proportional to the size of sign that is proposed . 2 . That a setback of 10 feet will provide adequate visibility for traffic as Well as chureh identification . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that application for Conditional Use Permit CUP87-9 is hereby approved sub�ect to the folloWing Conditions : 1 . That all existing signage be removed . 2 . That a directional sign be allo�red at the driveway entrance . Adopted this 5th day of May , 1987 . .--� Ellen Lavin , Mayor � Citv Counci ( Report , April 29 , 1987 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - SIGN Mizpah United Chureh of Christ 412 - 5th avenue North PURPOSE: To review and recommend action on an application for a Conditional Use Permit to locate a sign in a lesser setback than required and to exceed the maximum size reQuirements . � BACKGROUND: See staff report to the Zoning and Planning Commission . Mr . Hedblom, representing Mizpah United Church of Christ , appeared before the commission . He stated the sign is for better identification. Many people now drive by the church because the present sign faces 5th Avenue , the new sign Will face north/south. Mr. Hedblom also stated that the existing signs would be removed , but they would like to erect a directional � sign at their driveway to designate the entranee . A directional sign under four square feet is allowed . RECOMMENDATION: The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to locate a sign in a lesser setbaek than required and to exceed the maximum size requirements . The following are the Findings of Fact and Conditions recommended by the Commission: � Findings of Fact: I 1 . That the chureh is proportional to the size of sign that is proposed . I 2 . That a setback of 10 feet will provide � adequate visibility for traffic as well as chureh identifieation . Conditions : 1 . That all existing signage be removed . i 2 . That a directional sign be allowed at the i driveway entranee . I Respactfully submitted , I � � i ---� Naney . Anderson Community Development � N o. 87-92 � . �P(annin� Commission Report CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - MIZPAH CHURCH 412 Fifth Avenue North PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT N0: CUP87-9 APRIL 17 , 1987 PURPOSE: To review and recommend action on an application for a Conditional Use Permit to locate a sign in a lesser setbaek than required and to exeeed the maximum size requirements . BACKGROUND• Name of Applicant : Mizpah United Chureh of Christ Address of Property: �112 Fifth Avenue North Present Zoning: R-4 � Nature of Request : Ordinanee allows a 60 square foot sign for a church with a Conditional Use Permit and the ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit for a lesser setback that required . Reason for Request : For ehurch identification The applieant is proposing a new sign approximately 35 square feet with a 10 foot setback from the applicants property line . Ordinance 570 . 47 states applications for other proposed sign permits involving a lesser setback than that required by the zoning code may be granted only by and under a conditional use permit and under conditional use requirements set forth in the zoning code . The conditional use permit may be canceled for cause . The ordinanee also states that signs may be permitted by Conditional Use Permit for public parks and playgrounds , ehurches , synagogues , public libraries , publie museums , publie art galleries , public and . parochial schools , municipal buildings , golf courses , country clubs , community centers , colleges , universities and private schools , hospitals , and sanitariums , based on the following design eriteria and —� other conditions the City Council may require : No. CUP87-9 Page 2 � ( a) Size: The size shall be proportional to the size of the facility , need for signage , frontage on street(s) , location , visibility , and development in the area . The maximum size should not exceed 60 square feet per sign surface with a maximum area of 120 square feet per single sign . ( b) Hei�ht : No free standing sign shall exceed fifteen feet in height . ( c) Lighting• ( 1 ) lighting shall be indirect or it shall be baeklighting ( 2)neon lighting , flashing lighting , and/or rotating lighting signs shall be prohibited . (d) Design : Signs attached to the building shall be integrated with the building design and arehitecture in terms of materials , colors , lighting and placement ; signs not attached to the buildings shall be architecturally treated and coordinated with the principal building by use of compatible materials and design . (e) Location : No free standing signs shall be located less than 25 feet from any street right- � of-way line . ( f) Sign Purpose : The principal purpose of the sign permitted under this section shall be to identify the public or institutional use made of the property . The applicant currently has existing signs of approximately 49 square feet located in various locations in the front yard . Al1 the existing signs will be removed . The proposed sign will face in a north/south direction . This will identify the ehurch for traffic along 5th Avenue North . The existing sign faces 5th Avenue . The sign will be mounted on a limestone planter that matches the existing building . Spot lights will be mounted in the planter . The church site abutts an apartment complex to the north , single family homes to the east and south , and a parking lot to the West . ^ �� The engineering department has reviewed the placement of the sign , they see no problem with visibility. The applicant will also be placing a directional sign at the driveway entrance . The ordinance allows directional signs under four square feet . ANALYSIS: Without a Conditional Use Permit , the applicant is a1loWed a 12 square foot sign with a setbaek of 30 feet . In this case , Mizpah does not feel a 12 square foot sign would be adequate . The chureh is setbaek approximately 40 feet from the front property line . If the proposed sign were setback 30 feet , it would almost abutt the exterior wall of the ehureh and not be adequately visible to the traffic along 5th Avenue . ALTERNATIVES: 1 . Grant the Conditional Use Permit for both size and setback . 2 . Grant the Conditional Use Permit for size , but not setback . 3 . Grant the Conditional Use Permit for setback ^ but not size . 4 . Deny the Conditional Use Permit RECOMMENDATION: I recommend Alternative #1 . The following are suggested Findings of Fact should the Commission recommend approval : 1 . That the chureh is proportional to the size of sign that is proposed . 2 . That a setback of 10 feet will provide adequate visibility for traffic as well as ehurch identification . Conditions : 1 . That all existing signage be removed . 2 . 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'�:i,—�� - ...._ ... ri .i�� T• ' �. , �� . �, � .��: � ■ �- _: .�y . ■ �� ...• �.■:�11 ��ir �.■.... ��• .. ��I / l � ■ �,�� ■�� ,-. MIZPAH ZII�IITED CHZIRCH OF CHRIST Witness Place/Witnessing People 412 Fifth Avenue North • Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 • Phone 612/935-5509 April 3, 1987 City of Hopkins City Hall 1010 S. First Street Hopki ns, �iN 55343 Dear Friends: Plizpah United Church of Christ is planning to install a permanent sign along Fiftf� Avenue North and seeks permission for a variance. This will be an attractive sign, approximately 45 square feet in area, which will identify our location with placement in a relative position to our entrance driveway off Fifth Avenue North. Currently, our major sign is in the middle of our property and faces the street. There is no relation whatever to the entrance driveway which causes -� numerous people to miss finding us on their first try. The sign we propose will be two-sided, so that people coming by automobile from either direction will see it. The only designation will be P1IZPAH United Church of Christ, �W�o�r�s�hi� at 10 A.M. Also, the Uni ted C �u� rcTi�of C i�'ri st�enomi nati ona� 1 ogo wiTl�e app�i ed to the sign. An attractive stone planter will be constructed to match the lime- stone facing on our building . Spotlights will be constructed into the planter itself. Our wish is for the City's permission to erect this sign between the present east-most part of our building and Fifth Avenue North, which will overlap the set-back provision in the City plan. 4Je believe this variance will not be in any way obstructive to the flow of traffic or constitute a nuisance. It certainly will not be unsightly. Our present signage will be removed. In addition, our idea is to place a small sign at the very edge of our driveway wnich will simply designate Entrance so there will be no question about where to turn in off Fifth Avenue North. Sincerely, �. � �. hn F. Roschen, Pastor � ��J Genesis 31