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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-07-25 Planning Commission Meeting PacketsAGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JULY 25, 2012 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER I1. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Edina Planning Commission July 11, 2012. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT During "Community Comment," the Planning Commission will invite residents to share new issues or concerns that haven't been considered in the past 30 days by the Commission or which aren't slated for future consideration. 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 this morning's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Commission Members to respond to their comments today. Instead, the Commission might refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Sign Area Variance for Edina Public Schools. 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS • Council Connection • Attendance • City Council Meeting Minutes Vill. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS IX. STAFF COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large -print documents or something else, please call 952-927-886172 hours in advance of the meeting. Next Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission August 22, 2012 yyo.� G cps PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Originator Meeting Date Agenda # Joyce Repya July 25, 2012 Associate Planner VI. A. Recommended Action: Deny the Variance as requested Project Description Edina Public Schools are requesting a 264 square foot wall sign size variance to allow the existing sign on the back of the Kuhlman Stadium press box located at 5701 Normandale Road. (See site location, applicant narrative and existing sign on pages Al—A8.) This sign was just recently put up on the press box; the previous sign that was there was 90 square feet in size. Edina Sign Ordinance allows a maximum of 24 square feet. The previous sign was erected without a permit from the City of Edina, therefore, previously existed as a nonconforming use. Rather than replace the 90 square foot sign, the applicant is seeking approval of the larger sign. Surrounding Land Uses Northerly: Single-family homes; zoned and guided low-density residential. Easterly: Single-family homes; zoned and guided low-density residential. Southerly: Concord Elementary School, zoned and guided low-density residential. Westerly: Highway 100. Existing Site Features The existing 28 acre's contains South View Middle School; the Edina Community Center; athletic facilities for Edina Schools including tennis courts, baseball and softball field a football/soccer field with a track; and three large parking fields. (See page A2.) Planning Guide Plan designation Zoning: Sign Design Public/Semi-public R-1, Single -dwelling district Sign Area is defined by City Code as the smallest rectangle which can be made to circumscribe the letters, message, symbol, logo, or figure inscribed into or directly onto a building. When evaluating a sign with individual letters, the tallest portion of a sign, to include ascending or descending letters, dictates the height of the entire sign. The proposed sign is 8 feet by 36 feet (288 s.f.) in size. The previous sign was 3 feet by 30 (90 s.f.) feet in size. There is also an existing nonconforming sign just below the proposed sign that identifies Kuhlman Stadium. This sign is located on the roof of the building below and would remain. (See page A6.) Primary Issue Is the proposed Variance justified? No. Staff believes the variance criteria is not met. Minnesota Statues and Edina Ordinances require that the following conditions must be satisfied affirmatively. 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 does not believe that there is a practical difficult in this instance. The request is made simply because of a desire to have a large sign on press box. The applicant could replace the existing non -conforming sign with a 90 square foot sign, which would three times larger than the Sign Ordinance would allow. Additionally, the roof sign below the proposed sign assists in identifying the stadium. (See page A6.) Staff believes that would be a reasonable signage for the site. The proposed sign does not assist in way finding; when people are looking for the field, they would see the field itself and know they have probably located what they are looking for. The 90 square foot sign, and the Kuhlman Stadium sign, then verifies that they have found the correct field. 2) There are circumstances that are extraordinary to the property, not applicable to other property in the vicinity or zoning district? Staff does not believe there are unique circumstances in this instance. There are several fields and parks in Edina that could be characterized as the "Home of the Hornets." Should this sign be allowed, others may wish to have a similar or larger sign than what is allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. This sign also faces single family homes to the south. These homes are located 550 feet from the proposed sign. (See page Ag—Al 0.) 3) Will the variance be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the sign ordinance? No. The general purpose and intent of the sign ordinance is to allow signs that in proportion to the wall and the fagade on which itis proposed. The proposed sign would cover the entire back wall of the press box. Staff does not believe there is another sign in town that covers the entire side of a building or. structure in Edina. 4) Will the variance alter the essential character of the neighborhood? No. The proposed sign would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The uses in the area including the stadium and its associated uses, and the adjacent single family homes would not change. Staff Recommendation Deny the requested variance to install a 280 square foot sign on the Kuhlman Stadium press box, based on the following findings: There is no practical difficult in this instance. The request is made simply because of a desire to have a large sign that exceeds the Sign Ordinance by 256 square feet. 2. The applicant could replace the existing non -conforming sign with a 90 square foot sign, which would be three times larger than the Sign Ordinance would allow. 3. The proposed sign does not assist in way finding; when people are looking for the field, they would see the field itself and know they have probably located what they are looking for. A 90 square foot sign, then verifies that they have found the correct field. 4. There are several fields and parks in Edina that could be characterized as the "Home of the Hornets." Should this sign be allowed, others may wish to have a similar or larger sign than what is allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. 5. 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Edina Public Schools is requesting to install a sign on the back of the current Kuhlman Stadium press box that would better identify the stadium and improve the visual appeal to the entrance of Kuhlman Stadium for visitors and patrons. The current sign on the press box is a non -conforming permanent sign. Edina Public Schools is seeking the variance based on the exceptional uniqueness of the athletic stadium versus other properties in the zoning district. The signage will not deter, or interfere, with any neighboring properties, as illustrated in the attached pictures. By granting this variance it would "not be materially detrimental to the public welfare". Kuhlman Stadium is an athletic complex. It is common practice for such athletic facilities to have a large sign identifying the structure, promoting team spirit, and welcoming fans and spectators to the venue. Edina Public Schools is requesting to have this same type of signage at Kuhhnan Stadium. The location of the sign at Kuhlman Stadium and the direction of the press box are such that that the sign will not be visible by neighboring properties. The sign will only be seen by people coming to the Kuhlman. Stadium entrance and parking lot. On behalf of Edina Public Schools, I appreciate the Zoning Board taking the time to review our appeal. If Assistant Principal e do not hesitate to contact me, M Edina High School 6754 Valley View Road - Edina, Minnesota - 55439 10 ►T. 70.zw,2 Picture of the old non -conforming signage currently at Kuhlman Stadium and the proposed new signage. The new sign dimensions would be 8 feet by 36 feet, for a total area of 288 square feet. WO View of Kuhlman Stadium and press box across Highway 100 on Benton Avenue. Tree line blocks the view of the press box from these neighbors and the Highway 100 traffic. Arrows point to location of press box. /fI View from 6e and School Road, South of the Stadium. Sign is barely visible and less distracting then the green buildings currently on location.