Cond. Use Permit-St. TheresePLANNING COMMISSION
REPORT NO: CUP87 -25
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ST. THERESE
SEPTEMBER 21, 1987
PURPOSE: To review and recommend action on an application
for a Conditional Use Permit for a lesser setback and a
larger sign than allowed.
BACKGROUND:
Name of Applicant: St. Therese Care Center
Address of Property: 1011 Felti Court
Present Zoning: R -4
Nature of Request: A 13.35 square foot sign with a 10
foot westerly setback and a 10 foot southerly setback.,
Reason for Request: To assure signage the elderly can
see and to assure that the elderly have a good sight
line.
The applicant, St. Therese, will soon be completing their
residential complex in south Hopkins. They are requesting
two Conditional Use Permits: one to allow a larger sign than
permitted and a second to place the sign in a lesser
setback.
Ordinance 570.48 states:
"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, 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 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.
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b) height: No free standing sign shall exceed
fifteen feet in height.
0) lighting:
1. lighting shall be indirect or it shall be
backlighting
2. neon lighting, flashing lighting, and /or
rotating lighting sign shall be prohibited.
d) design: signs attached to the building shall
be integrated with the building design and
architecture 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 freestanding 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."
Ordinance 570.47 states:
"Conditional Use Permit. 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 the applicable provisions and
regulations of conditional use requirements set
forth in the zoning code. The Conditional use
permits may require periodic reviews and may be
canceled for cause ".
The applicants proposed sign is 13.35 square feet. The
maximum size requirement is 12 square feet, but with a
conditional use permit a 60 square foot sign is allowed.
The applicant is proposing to locate the sign 10 feet from
the west and south property line on the northeast corner of
Feltl Court and Smetana Drive. Ordinance 520.11 states:
Traffic visibility. On corner lots in all districts except
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B -2 and B -3, no structure or planting in excess of 30 inches
above the abutting curb line shall be permitted within a
triangular area defined as follows: "beginning at the
intersection of the projected curb lines of two intersecting
streets, thence 30 feet along one curb line, thence
diagonally to a point 30 feet from the point of beginning on
the other curb line, thence to the point of beginning ". The
sign will not be in this area.
The proposed sign will be shaped in a 'V'. The sign is
supported by a brick base, one foot high. There will be
brick columns on the sides of the sign. These columns are
3'8" high and 1 foot in width.
The face of the sign will be made out of metal. The face
will be painted dark green with white letters.
The sign is lit from a source in the ground.
ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a larger sign and a
lesser setback. A sign up to 60 square feet is allowed with
a Conditional Use Permit. In the past the Council has
granted a Conditional Use Permit for larger signs than
allowed by ordinance. The applicant has a large site which
will accommodate a larger sign. The applicant has stated
the reason for the larger sign is for greater visibility
for the elderly.
The applicant is requesting place the sign with a 10 foot
setback from Smetana Road and a 10 foot setback from Feltl
Court. The Director of Engineering has reviewed the
placement of the sign and recommended at least a 10 foot
setback on the southerly lot line along Smetana Road. A car
coming from`Feltl Court to Smetana Road would not have a
clear sight line down Smetana Road if the sign was located .
in the proposed location.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve both conditional use permits as requested.
This alternative could allow the applicant a
larger sign and also a reasonable setback area for
traffic visibility.
2. Approve the conditional use permit for a larger
sign. This alternative would allow a larger sign
and allow a better sight line to Smetana Road.
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3. Approve the conditional use permit for a lesser
setback. This alternative could create a traffic
hazard because of limiting the sight line to
Smetana Road.
4. Deny both conditional use permits. This
alternative would allow the applicant a 12 square
foot sign with the proper setback.
5. Continue for further information.
RECOMMENDATION: I recommend Alternative No. 1, approving
the Conditional Use Permit for the following:
- 13.35 square foot sign
- a 10 foot southerly side yard setback
- a 10 foot setback on the west
The following are suggested Findings of Fact and Conditions
should the Commission recommend approval:
1. That the size of the sign is in proportion to the
size of the lot.
Conditions:
1. A 10 foot setback is required from Smetana Road.
Respectfully submitted,
if
Nancy '.Anderson
Community Development
Analyst
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 22, 1987
TO: Zoning and Planning Commission
FROM: Nancy S. Anderson
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit for St. Therese
St. Therese has submitted a new plan with a larger sign.
The new sign is 32 square feet (8'x4'). They are allowed
a 60 square foot sign. The staff recommendation remains the
same.