Res 2020- 24 CUP Fire Dept Elec Sign 2121 Dodd RdCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2020-24
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
FOR AN ELECTRONIC DISPLAY SIGN IN THE R-1 ZONING DISTRICT
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2121 DODD ROAD
[PLANNING CASE NO. 2020-041
WHEREAS, The City of Mendota Heights, acting on behalf of the Fire Department (the
"Applicant") is requesting consideration and approval of a conditional use permit to allow the
installation of a new electronic display message board sign at the fire station property, located at
2121 Dodd Road, as proposed under Planning Case No. 2020-04, and legally described in the
attached Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 12-1D-15, an institutional use in the R-1
zoning district is allowed to install one freestanding electronic display sign, provided that certain
standards and requirements are met under the approval of a conditional use permit; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission conducted
a public hearing on the proposed conditional use permit request, and whereupon closing the
hearing, recommended unanimously (5-0 vote) to approve this conditional use permit, which
would allow the installation of a new electronic display message board sign on the subject property
located at 2121 Dodd Road, with certain conditions and specific findings of fact to support said
approval, as noted herein.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
conditional use permit, which would allow the installation of a new electronic display message
board sign on the subject property, located at 2121 Dodd Road and as proposed under Planning
Case No. 2020-04, can be approved based on the following findings of fact:
A. The proposed new electronic display sign will not be detrimental to the health,
safety or general welfare of the community; should not cause any traffic hazards;
will not depreciate surrounding property value; and said signage appears to be in
harmony with the general purpose and intent of the City Code and the
comprehensive plan.
B. The proposed new electronic display sign will be made compliant with the
conditions included in the City Code that allow it by conditional use permit.
C. The sign will be used as an effective means of displaying various messages related
to the operations of the fire station, and other community or civic announcements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
conditional use permit amendment to allow a new electronic LED lighted display signs at the
existing Speedway fuel station and convenience store site, located at 1200 Mendota Heights
Road, is hereby approved with the following conditions:
The new freestanding electronic message sign shall comply with all standards under
City Code Section 12-1D-15: Signs: Subsection H. Signs in R Districts, Subpar. 7
2. The final landscaped plans for the new sign area shall be reviewed by the Master
Gardeners for compliance with the city's pollinator friendly policy. Any plantings
or revisions recommended by the master gardeners will be incorporated (as best as
possible) by the city's contractor.
3. A new sign permit for the electronic sign shall be submitted and approved by the
Building Official and city staff prior to any work on the sign
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 7' day of April, 2020.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Neil Garlock, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorri Smith, City Clerk
Drafted by: City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Res. 2020-24 Page 2 of 3
EXHIBIT A
Property Address: 2121 Dodd Road, Mendota Heights MN 55120
PID: 27-02600-77-012
Legal Description:
Part of the SE 1/4 of Section 26-TWSP 28-RGE 23 described as follows:
Beginning at the NE Corner of South 1/2 of the SE 1/4; thence South 317 -ft.; thence West 330 -
feet; thence North 323 -ft.; thence East 330 -ft.; thence South 6 -ft. to the point of beginning.
Abstract Property
Res. 2020-24 Page 3 of 3
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Receipt:# 738955
COND $46.00
Return to:
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Recorded on: 2/3/2021 3:15 PM
By: CGK, Deputy
Office of the County Recorder
Dakota County, Minnesota
Amy A. Koethe, County Recorder
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2020-24
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
FOR AN ELECTRONIC DISPLAY SIGN IN THE R-1 ZONING DISTRICT
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2121 DODD ROAD
[PLANNING CASE NO.2020-041
WHEREAS, The City of Mendota Heights, acting on behalf of the Fire Department (the
"Applicant") is requesting consideration and approval of a conditional use permit to allow the
installation of a new electronic display message board sign at the fire station property, located at
2121 Dodd Road, as proposed under Planning Case No. 2020-04, and legally described in the
attached Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Section 12-1D-15, an institutional use in the R-1
zoning district is allowed to install one freestanding electronic display sign, provided that certain
standards and requirements are met under the approval of a conditional use permit; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, the Mendota Heights Planning Commission conducted
a public hearing on the proposed conditional use permit request, and whereupon closing the
hearing, recommended unanimously (5-0 vote) to approve this conditional use permit, which
would allow the installation of a new electronic display message board sign on the subject property
located at 2121 Dodd Road, with certain conditions and specific findings of fact to support said
approval, as noted herein.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
conditional use permit, which would allow the installation of a new electronic display message
board sign on the subject property, located at 2121 Dodd Road and as proposed under Planning
Case No. 2020-04, can be approved based on the following findings of fact:
A. The proposed new electronic display sign will not be detrimental to the health,
safety or general welfare of the community; should not cause any traffic hazards;
will not depreciate surrounding property value; and said signage appears to be in
harmony with the general purpose and intent of the City Code and the
comprehensive plan.
B. The proposed new electronic display sign will be made compliant with the
conditions included in the City Code that allow it by conditional use permit.
C. The sign will be used as an effective means of displaying various messages related
to the operations of the fire station, and other community or civic announcements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
conditional use permit amendment to allow a new electronic LED lighted display signs at the
existing Speedway fuel station and convenience store site, located at 1200 Mendota Heights
Road, is hereby approved with the following conditions:
The new freestanding electronic message sign shall comply with all standards under
City Code Section 12-1D-15: Signs: Subsection H. Signs in R Districts, Subpar. 7
2. The final landscaped plans for the new sign area shall be reviewed by the Master
Gardeners for compliance with the city's pollinator friendly policy. Any plantings
or revisions recommended by the master gardeners will be incorporated (as best as
possible) by the city's contractor.
3. A new sign permit for the electronic sign shall be submitted and approved by the
Building Official and city staff prior to any work on the sign
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 71h day of April, 2020.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
1
Neil Garlock, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorri Smith, City Clerk
Drafted by: City of Mendota Heights
1101 Victoria Curve
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Res. 2020-24 Page 2 of 3
EXHIBIT A
Property Address: 2121 Dodd Road, Mendota Heights MN 55120
PID: 27-02600-77-012
Legal Description:
Part of the SE 1/4 of Section 26-TWSP 28-RGE 23 described as follows:
Beginning at the NE Corner of South 1/2 of the SE 1/4; thence South 317-ft.; thence West 330-
feet; thence North 323-ft.; thence East 330-ft.; thence South 6-ft. to the point of beginning.
Abstract Property
Res. 2020-24 Page 3 of 3
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF DAKOTA ) S.S.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS )
I, Lorri Smith, being the duly appointed City Clerk of the City of Mendota Heights, do
hereby certify that the attached Resolution is an exact copy of the resolution on file in my
office adopted by the Mendota Heights City Council.
Signed and sealed by my hand on this 27" day of January, 2021.
Lorri Smith, City Clerk
(SEAL)