Res 2015- 84 Variance at 1440 Northland DrCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOL�..TTION 2015-84
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE AT 1440 NORTHLAND 1)RIVE
WHER�AS, Spectrum Sign Systems, Inc., on behalf of Crosswinds, LLC and Prime
Therapeutics, LLC, has applied for a variance to erect a freestanding monument sign as
proposed in Planning Case 2015-38 and described in E�ibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission held a public hearing on
this matter at their regular meeting on October 27, 2015.
NOW T�IEREFORE BE IT I2ESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council
that the variance request as proposed in Planning Case 2015-38 is hereby approved based on
the following findings of fact:
1. The proposed sign is a reasonable use of the property and meets the purpose and
intent of the Code.
2. The proposed sign is located at the only ingress/egress to the subject parcel's surface
parking lot and building entrance; strict interpretation of the setback standards would
not allow the proposed sign in this location based on the existing conditions.
3. Based on the existing site conditions and analysis of other aiternatives, the applicant
has established practical difficulties due to unique circumstances in order to
reasonably �locate a freestanding monument sign in compliance with the required
setbacks.
4. The proposed sign's location is over 20 feet from the road and does not interfere
with the off-street trail, intersection sight distances, or drainage and utility easements
in the imrnediate area.
5. The proposed sign wi11 not negatively impact the character of the surrounding area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
variance request as proposed in Planning Case 2015-38 is hereby approved with the
condition that a sign permit is obtained on behalf of the property owner and tenant.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this third day of November,
2015.
ATTEST:
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Lorri Smith, City Cleric
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Sandra Krebsbach ayor
Legal Description —1440 Northland Drive
PID: 27-36450-01-040
Inland Industrial Parlc
Lot 4, Blocic 1
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Res Z015-84 page 2
Receipt:# 414644
RFS $46.00
Retum to:
CITY OF MENDOTA
HEIGHTS
1101 VICTORIA CURVE
MENDOTA HEIGHTS MN
55118
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Recorded on:1/4/2016 3:11 PM
By: DMB, Deputy
Office of the County Recorder
Dakota County, Minnesota
Joel T. Beckman, County Recorder