Res 2015- 49 Approve Variance 949 Mendota Heights RdCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2015-49
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE AT 949 MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROAD
WHEREAS, Saint Thomas Academy has applied for a variance to erect a sign at 949 Mendota
Heights Road as proposed in Planning Case 2015-21 and described in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter
at their regular meeting on June 23, 2015.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
variance request as proposed in Planning Case 2015-21 is hereby approved based on the following
findings of fact:
1. The subject parcel is significantly larger than standard residential properties, which restricts the
ability to read signage from the surrounding streets.
2. The maximum sign area requirement imposed in the R-1 District better reflects the signage
needs of residential uses, rather than institutional uses, and is unique to the subject property.
3. A sign in the proposed location meeting the maximum sign area requirement would likely be
too small for its intended purpose due to the expansive setback from Mendota Heights Road
and presents a practical difficulty for the applicant.
4. Similar signage consistent with the size of the proposed sign has been approved for other
buildings on campus and for other institutional uses in the City.
5. The proposed sign will not negatively impact the surrounding propel -ties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the variance
request as proposed in Planning Case 2015-21 is hereby approved with the condition that a sign permit
is obtained.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this seventh day of July, 2015.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Sandra Kr ch. Mayor
Lorri Smith, City Clerk
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Legal Description — 949 Mendota Heights Road
PID: 27-03500-51-010
SECTION 35 TWN 28 RANGE 23
NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 EX N 198 FT OF E 636 FT
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Receipt:# 393614
RES $46.00
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Recorded on: 8124120151:59 PM
By: IMB, Deputy
Office of the County Recorder
Dakota County, Minnesota
Joel T. Beckman, County Recorder