CR 05-42 Conditional Use Permit - Mizpah Chruch Sign
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March 30, 2005
Council Report 05-42
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - MIZP AH CHURCH SIGN
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution 05-29, approvmg a
conditional use permit to erect a sign at Mizpah Church.
At the Zoning and Planning meeting, Ms. Aristy moved and Mr. Aamess seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution RZ05-8, recommending approval of a conditional use permit to erect a
sign at Mizpah Church. The motion was approved unanimously.
Overview.
Mizpah Church is proposing to construct a new sign on their property at 412 Fifth Avenue
North. The site is zoned R-4. All signs over 12 square feet require a conditional use permit.
Mizpah is proposing to construct a sign that is 7.91 feet wide by 6 feet high. The proposed
sign will identify the church and also provide three lines for changeable letters. The sign will
be 23 feet from the sidewalk. The sign will have a stone base ~d be interior lit. The
existing sign will be removed.
Primarv Issues to Consider.
. What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
. What section of the ordinance requires a conditional use permit for the sign?
. What are the specifics of the sign?
. What was the discussion at the Zoning ~d Planning meeting?
Supportin2 Documents.
. Analysis of Issues
· Resolution 05-29
· Sign Plans
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Nanc . Anderson, AICP
Planner
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted:
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Primary Issues to Consider.
. What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
The property is zoned R-4 and the Comprehensive Plan has designated the property as High
Density Residential. The existing use conforms to both of these documents.
. What section of the ordinance requires a conditional use permit for the sign?
570.46 Conditional Use Permit R-Districts. Signs may be permitted by conditional use
permit for public parks and playgrounds, churches, synagogues, public libraries, public
museums, public and parochial schools, municipal buildings, golf courses, country clubs,
apartment buildings, nursing homes, community centers, colleges, universities and private
schools, hospitals, and sanitariums based on the following design criteria and other
conditions the City Council may require:
a) size: the size shall be proportional to the size of the facility, need for signing, 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) height: no freestanding sign shall exceed fifteen feet in height.
c) lighting: (1) lighting shall be indirect or it shall be backlit (2) neon lighting, flashing
lighting, and/or rotating lighted signs shall be prohibited.
d) design: signs attached to buildings shall be integrated with building design and
architecture in terms of materials, colors, lighting and placement; signs not attached
to the building shall be architecturally treated and coordinated with the principal
building by use of compatible materials and design.
e) location: no freestanding signs shall be located less than five 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 sign as proposed meets the above requirements.
. What are the specifics of the sign?
Mizpah is proposing to construct a sign that is 7.91 feet wide by 6 feet high. The proposed
sign will identify the church and also provide three lines for changeable letters. The sign will
be 23 feet from the sidewalk. The sign will have a stone base and be interior lit. The
existing sign will be removed
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. What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed sign. Steve Thom, the pastor of Mizpah Church,
appeared before the Commission. Also appearing were Randy Kelsey and Paul Johnson.
Mr. Kelsey stated that the sign would be double-sided and illuminated. Mr. Thom stated
that they may add another row of changeable letters and shrink the Mizpah name; the overall
dimension of the sign would remain the same. No one appeared at the public hearing
regarding this item.
Alternatives.
1. Approve the sign. By approving the sign, the applicant will be able to construct the sign
as proposed.
2. Deny the sign. By denying the sign, the applicant will not be able to construct the sign as
proposed.. If the City Council considers this alternative, findings will have to be
identified that support this alternative.
3. Continue for further information. If the City Council indicates that further information is
needed, the item should be continued.
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 05-29
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A SIGN
WHEREAS, an application for Conditional Use Permit CUP05-1 has been made by Mizpah
Church;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for a conditional use permit was made by Mizpah Church, on
February 17, 2005;
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission, pursuant to mailed and
published notice, held a public hearing on the application and reviewed such
application on March 29, 2005: all persons present were given an opportunity to
be heard;
3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered; and
4. A legal description of the subject property is as follows:
The south 200 feet the north 1266.9 feet of east 486.87 of
northwest lf4 of northeast lf4 and south 45.22 feet of west
322.87 feet of east 486.87 feet
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Conditional Use Permit
CUP05-1 is hereby approved based on the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the sign meets the requirements for a conditional use permit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for a Conditional Use Permit CUP05-1 is hereby
approved subject to the following conditions:
1. That the applicant supplies a new legal description.
Adopted this 5th day of April 2005.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk