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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-02 Planning Commission PacketAgenda Plan n ing Com m ission City Of Edina, Minnesota City Council Chambers Wednesday, October 2, 2019 7:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for consideration at a future meeting. V.Public Hearings A.3821 Gallgher Drive Sign Variance VI.Reports/Recommendations VII.Correspondence And Petitions VIII.Chair And Member Comments IX.Sta* Comments X.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all res idents to be c om fortable being part of the public proc ess . If you need as sistance in the way of hearing ampli.c ation, an interpreter, large-print documents or s om ething els e, pleas e c all 952-927-8861 72 hours in advanc e of the m eeting. Date: O c tober 2, 2019 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:P lanning C ommission Item Type: R eport and R ecommendation F rom:Emily Bodeker, As s is tant C ity P lanner Item Activity: Subject:3821 G allgher Drive S ign Varianc e Ac tion C ITY O F E D IN A 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED: Approve the variance as requested. I N TR O D U C TI O N: T he applicant is requesting a height variance for an area identification sign at 3821 Gallagher Drive. T he property is located on the east side of F rance Avenue south of G allagher D rive. T he proposed sign would be considered the second area identification sign for the site (there is one existing area identification sign located on France Avenue). A second area identification sign is limited to 70 square feet and 8 feet in height. T he proposed sign is located above the ramp entrance on the north side of the subject property. AT TAC HME N T S: Description Staff Report Applicant Submittal Aerial Map The applicant is requesting a height variance for an area identification sign at 3821 Gallagher Drive. The property is located on the east side of France Avenue south of Gallagher Drive. The proposed sign would be considered the second area identification sign for the site (there is one existing area identification sign located on France Avenue). A second area identification sign is limited to 70 square feet and 8 feet in height. The proposed sign is located above the ramp entrance on the north side of the subject property. Surrounding Land Uses Northerly: Macy’s Furniture Store; zoned PCD-3, Planned Commercial District Southerly: 7373 France office building, zoned MDD-6, Mixed Development District Easterly: Centennial Lakes Park Westerly: 7300 France (office building) zoned POD-1, Planned Office District Existing Site Features The site is a 4.19-acre lot located on the east side of France Avenue, south of Gallagher Road. There are two existing buildings on site, one single story multi-tenant building, and a second multi-tenant building with Pinstripes, The Container Store, and a parking garage. Planning Guide Plan designation: MXC, Mixed Use Center Zoning: MDD-6, Mixed Development District October 2, 2019 PLANNING COMMISSION Emily Bodeker, Assistant City Planner B-19-15, Sign variance to exceed the 8 foot height requirement for area identification signage at 3821 Gallagher Drive Information / Background: STAFF REPORT Page 2 Compliance Table Sign Standards in MDD-6 Proposed Setback – Square footage - Height– 20 feet to the traveled portion of the street Maximum area of first sign: 100 square feet Maximum area of additional signs: 70 square feet 8 feet ~74 feet 65 square feet 16 feet 6 inches* *Requires a variance PRIMARY ISSUES & STAFF RECOMENDATION Primary Issues Is the proposed variance justified? Yes, Staff believes the requested sign height variance is justified. The nature and location of the sign will help with wayfinding and circulation on the subject property. The proposed sign will help people visiting the site realize there is a parking garage for the commercial businesses and restaurants. The height has to be a certain height so that vehicles can still access the parking garage. Minnesota Statues and Edina Ordinances required that the following conditions must be satisfied affirmatively to grant a variance. The proposed variance will: 1) Relieve practical difficulties that prevent a reasonable use from complying with ordinance requirements. Reasonable use does not mean that the applicant must show the land cannot be put to any reasonable use without the variance. Rather, the applicant must show that there are practical difficulties in complying with the code and that the proposed use is reasonable. “Practical difficulties” may include functional and aesthetic concerns. Staff believes the proposed variance is reasonable. The practical difficulty is the layout of the site and the type and location of the proposed sign. If the applicant complied with the height requirement, vehicles would not be able to access the parking garage. STAFF REPORT Page 3 2) There are circumstances that are unique to the property, not common to every similarly zoned property, and that are not self-created? The circumstances are unique for this site. The proposed signage will help this site with circulation and notifying patrons of additional parking located in the parking garage. 3) Will the variance alter the essential character of the neighborhood? No, the proposed variance does not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The proposed sign is commercial in nature and fits in the commercial district the subject property is located in. It is a benefit to have people directed into the parking garage to park at the subject site. Staff Recommendation Approve the requested variance to allow the area identification sign at 3821 Gallagher Drive at to be 16 feet 6 inches in height based on the following findings: 1. The proposed sign complies with zoning standards, with exception of the height. 2. The proposed sign will help with wayfinding and directing traffic into the parking garage, rather than circulating around limited parking. 3. The practical difficulty is the layout of the site and the type and location of the proposed sign. If the applicant complied with the height requirement, vehicles would not be able to access the parking garage. 4. The proposed sign fits the character of the neighborhood. The proposed height of the sign is appropriate and will help with wayfinding. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The site must be developed and maintained in conformance with the following plans: • Sign plans and elevations date stamped September 3, 2019. PUBLIC PARKING 8’-2” CLEARANCE 8’-2” Proposed Ramp Sign Furnish and Install (1) 6’-6” x 10’-0” Overhead Parking Ramp Sign and Structure A. 2 1/8” Deep Aluminum Pan with Finished Aluminum Back - Painted MP33172 Silver Surfer Metallic B. Centennial Shops: 1” Deep Non-Illuminated Reverse Channel Leers Painted Satin Black Flush Stud Mounted with Nuts to Aluminum Pan C. Public Parking & Arrow: 1” Deep Non-Illuminated Reverse Channel Leers Painted Satin Black Flush Stud Mounted with Nuts to Aluminum Pan Arrow: First Surface White Vinyl D. 4” x 4” Steel Square Tube Horizontal Structure - Painted MP33172 Silver Surfer Metallic E. 10” Schedule 40 Pipe Vertical Structure - Painted Satin Black F. 6” x 10’-0” PVC Clearance Bar with Caps Painted MP33172 Silver Surfer Metallic with First Surface Black Vinyl Copy G. Decorative Aluminum Pole Covers Painted Satin Black 8’-2” CLEARANCE 8’-2” - Due to variances among color monitors, the colors shown may vary from actual finish color - RPT Realty An: Emilee DeCoteau 3821 Gallagher Drive Edina, MN 55435 651-271-0012 4-18-19 7-9-19 8-30-19 Eric Tauscheck 1 RPT Realty 190163E Patrick Woller 9'-11 7/8" 16'-6" 28'-0" 10'-0" 2'-6" 3'-0" 10'-0" 6 1/2" 10" Grade A B C D E F G 6'-6" 1'-1 1/4" 1'-4" 9 5/8" 6 3/4" - Due to variances among color monitors, the colors shown may vary from actual finish color - RPT Realty An: Emilee DeCoteau 3821 Gallagher Drive Edina, MN 55435 651-271-0012 4-18-19 7-9-19 8-30-19 Eric Tauscheck 2 RPT Realty 190163E Patrick Woller Proposed Sign Location 0--- s 03 03 ov/ MATCH 01 /A1.2 01 PARKING DECK -1 PLAN S SCALE: I/r= I'-0' MATCH LINE 01 /A1.21 N CORRECTED PERMIT SET Q10.11.07 PR #2 Q10.16.07 PR #3 Q10.25.07 PR #4 A11.19.07 PR #5 C E o i o oCn Q N N i i 0C) CV C 2 12 CD Lj- otj CNJLO C OOOto 0 CLU C3 O 88 d N C7' V NC o O J Q W Q Z E3 W TF P OC 0 Q J Q T LO 00 M T N 00 M LID qIt LO LO z Q z 0 W 07.19.07 ADD 1 08.06.07 PERMIT SET 08.27.07 FOR CONSTRUCTION CORRECTED A09.19.07 PERMIT SET Q09.28.07 CORRECTED PERMIT SET Q10.11.07 PR #2 Q10.16.07 PR #3 Q10.25.07 PR #4 A11.19.07 PR #5 No. Date Item REVISIONS Drawn Checked Approved BLDG B GARAGE PARKING DECK I PLAN Project No. 07025.00 Date 07.09.07 Last Revision A1.12 Edina, H ennepin, MetroGIS | © WSB & Associates 2013, © WSB & Associates2013 3821 Gallagher Drive Septe mber 23, 2019 Map Powered by DataLink from WSB & Associates 1 in = 150 ft /