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Presented By
Referred To
Council File # 9 G- 1 5 6
Green Sheet # 3 3 o q..�
RESOLUTION
OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 3O
Committee: Date
AMENDING THE GRAND AVENUE
SPECIAL DIS'I`RICT SIGN PLAN
Whereas, Pursuant to the provisions of Section 66.216 of the Legislative Code, the Council of the
City of Saint Paul may adopt and amend special district sign plans by resolution; and
Whereas, the Council adopted the "Grand Avenue Special District Sign Plan" by resolution
#281271; and
Whereas, Zoning Committee of the Saint Paul Planning commission held a public hearing at its
meeting on November 20, 1995, after providing notice in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press on October 27,
November 3, and 10, 1995, on proposed amendments relating to the Crrand Avenue Special District Sign
Plan; and
Whereas, the Planning Commission recommended that the amendments to the sign plan be
approved; and
Whereas, the Council, hauing conducted a public heazing and heard the staxements made, and hauing
considered the report of staff, the record, the minutes, and the resolution of the Planning Commission,
does hereby
Resolve, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby approve the amendments to the
Grand Avenue Special District Sign Plan to read as follows:
Grand Avenue Special District Sign Plan, page 8
Administration and enforcement
The zoning administrator sha11 enfarce the provisions of this Plan as a supplement to Chapter 66,
Signs, of the Zoning Code. The provisions of this Special Sign District Plan do not supersede, but
are supplementary to, those of the Zoning Code; the most restrictive provisions shall apply.
Whenever a permit for a sign in the Grand Avenue Special Sign District is required under the
provisions of Chapter 66 of the Zoning Code, such permit shall not be issued unless the plans for
the sign have been approved by the ��i�ni� Administrator as in conformance with tkris plan
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Grand Avenue Special District Sign Plan, pages 8 and 9
Procedures
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� Applications for signs ��tfs m the Grand Avenue Special Sign District shall be
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sufficient detail to demonstrate
shall include at least the following:
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1. A front elevation (front view) drawing of the sign drawn to scale. This can usually be
obtained from the sign company, an architect, or a graphic arts company. The minimum scale
is one inch = one foot.
Either a front elevation drawing to scale of the building with the proposed sigi located on it
(minimum scale 1/4 inch = 1 foot) or a photo of the building front.
A specification sheet describing sign materials, exact letter size, and type of lighting.
The �g �z�iztg Administrator shall review the plans within 30 days and notify �et�t the
applicant of � t�e decision to
approve or disapprove the plans. t�} Decisions by the �ttg �prii�i� Administrator may be
appealed to the Planning Commission.
t� :f� €c� s�u�r �e ��s�.s �f t1z� ��ev� s�aJi be �r7zs�e�t �y xes��u�c�� �i��ki� �eiy �r��zl'
Further resolved that the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolution to the Zoning
Adminisirator and the Planning Commission.
Requested by Department of:
Planni & Economic Develo ment
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Form Approved by City Attorney
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
BY: �� _ mSw >-___.�—�--
Approved f Mayor: D ���j G,�o
By: �Z��' �`�7L� � ,L-t�
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CANTACT PERSON 8 PMONE INRIAUD INITIAL/DATE
m DEPARTMENT DIRECTOH m CIN CAUNCIL
ASSIGN I'il CRY ATfORNEY � CIN CLERK
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AGTION REQUESTED:
Conduct public hearing and adopt resolution amending the Grand Avenue Special District Sign Plan.
REGOMMENDA7IONS: Approve (A) or Reiea (fi) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTpACTS MUST ANSWEp TNE POLLOWING �UESTIONS:
� PIANNING COMMISSION _ CML SERVICE COMMISSIpN �� H35 thls pErSOnHim1 Evei wOfkEd undef a cOMf3C[ fo� thi5 dep2rtment?
d8 CoMMI77EE YES NO
� STAFF _ 2. Has this person�rm ever been a city employee?
YES NO
_ DIS7RIC7 CAUqi _ 3. Does this rson/firm ssess a skiil not norma0
pe po y possessed by any cuneM ciry employee?
SUPPORT$ WHIGX COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? YES NO
Expla{n all yes enawers on aeparate sheet antl attach to green sheet
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE. OPP�RTUNITY (Who, Whet. When, Where, Why)�
('Traud Avenue Special District Sign Plan will be brought up-to-date with the changes that have taken place in
the organization and responsibilities of the Planning Division of PED and the Office of License, Inspections
and Environmental Protection.
ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED:
Grand Avenue Special District Sign Plan will be kept-up-to date.
DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
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None. JQK 23 �g96
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DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED�
Crrand Avenue Special District Sign Plan becomes out dated. „�,:,'� ��.�y y �
TOTAL AMOUNt OP TRANSACTION S COST/RE�ENUE BUDGETED (CIqCLE ONE) YES NO
FUNDIHG SOURCE ACTIVI7V NUMBER
PINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) .
DEPARTMtiNT OF PLANNING
& ECONOMIC DEV£LOPMEI3T
�fTY OF SAII�]T PAUL
Norm Coleman, Mayor
January 19, 1996
Ms. Nancy Anderson
City Council Reseazch OfFice
Room 310 City Hall
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
Dear Ms. Anderson:
Drvision of Plann"vmg
15 West Fourth Sbeet
Saint PauX MN 53102
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Telephone: 612-266-6565
Facsimiie. 612-228-3314
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I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday
February 14, 1996 to consider amendments to the Grand Avenue Special District Sign Plan.
Previous Action:
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, unanimous vote on 12f 1f95
Zoning Committee Recommendation: Approval, unanimous vote on 11/20/95
My understanding is that this public hearing request will appear on the agenda for the January 31,
1996 City Council meeting. I am routing a green sheet with the resolution for the City CounciPs
action on this matter. The green sheet number is 33091 and it states that this item must be on the City
Council agenda on February 14, 1996.
Please call me at 266-6582 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
1L���,�..-.-
City Planner
Zoning Section
�HOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -
The Saint Paul City Council will conduct a public heaziag on Wednesday.
.February 14, 1996, at 3:30.p.m. in"the City Council Chambers, Third Floor,
City Hall, to consider amendments [o the Grand Avenue Special Distr4eF Sign
Plan.
Dated: January 23, 1996 " .. - ,
NANCY ANDERSON _ - -- �
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city of saint paul
planning commission resolution
file number 95-$$
�te December l, 1995
MINOR ZONING AMENDMENTS
NOVEMBER 1995
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission has deternuned that considering and
recommending monttily zoning amendments to the Mayor and City Council is the most
desirable way to keep the zoning code as current as possible; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee of the Saint Paul Planning Commission heid a public
hearing on proposed minor zoning amendments concerning brew on premises stores in
community business zoning districts, recycling processing centers in heavy industrial zoning
districts, maintenance easements for accessory structures in rear yards, regulation of garage
heights, and update zoning code language to reflect new staffing responsibilities, at its
November 20, 1995 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission has determined:
1. That the number of real estate descriptions affected by the amendments renders the
obtaining of written consent impractical;
2. That a survey of an area in excess of 40 acres has been made;
3. That a determination has been made that the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Code are related to the overall needs of the community, to the existing land use, and
to plans for future land use; and
4. That pursuantto State Statutes proper notice of the hearing was given in the Saint
Paul Pioneer Press on October 27, November 3, and November 10, 1995.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul Planning Commission
recommends approval of the zoning code amendments in the "Minor Zoning Amendments
NOVEMBBR 1995" study pertaining to brew on premises stores in community business
zoning districts, recycling processing centers in heavy industrial zoning districts, maintenance
easements for accessory structures in rear yards, regulation of garage heights, and update
zoning code language to reflect new staffmg responsibilities, and duects the Planning
Administrator to forward the study and this resolution to the Mayor and City Council for
their review and action.
moved by Morton
seconded by —
in favor Unanimous
against
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MINOR ZONING AMENDMENTS
NOVEMBER 1995
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6. UPDATE LANGUAGE IN THE GRAND AVENUE SIGN PLAN AND THE
HIGHLAND VILLAGE PLAN TO REFLECT CHANGES THAT HAVE TAKEN
PLACE IN THE ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PED AND LIEP
Grand Avenue Sign Plan, page 8.
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
The zoning admuustrator shall enforce the provisions of this Plan as a supplement to Chapter
66, Signs, of the Zoning Code. The provisions of this Special Sign District Plan do not
supersede, but are supplementary to, those of the Zoning Code; the most restrictive
provisions shall apply.
Whenever a permit for a sign in the Grand Avenue Special Sign District is required under
the provisions of Chapter 66 of the Zoning Code, such permit shall not be issued unless the
plans for the sign have been approved by the �g �ziii�g Administrator as in
conformance with this plan and C�p2�r:'fi6� �igii,s.
PROCEDURES
��ger�ri� Applications for signs pern�its in the Grand Avenue Special Sign District
shall be submitted to the �a�g �c7�ng Administrator for review and approval. �ee�e
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by,'�C�ii�:(�}�;�4�€�s:��:;�i1a�� of sufficient detail to demonstrate that the proposed sign complie
with the provision of this plan and shall include at least the following:
1 A front elevation (front view) drawing of the sign drawn to scale. This can usually be
obtained from the sign company, an architect, or a graphic arts company. The minimum
scale is one inch = one foot.
2. Either a front elevation drawing to scale of the building with the proposed sign
located on it (minimum scale 1/4 inch
= 1 foot) or a photo of the building front.
3. A specification sheet describing sign materials, exact letter size, and type of lighting.
The �g Zor��ig Administrator shall review the plans within 30 days and notify �etk the
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appiicant of � f�€ decision to
approve or disapprove the plans. � Decision� by the �ag �n�g Administrator may
be appealed to the Planning Commission.
� fe�;. tti:ec�ver 4he:casts af:�e reui�sv sha11 iie_ estal�ii�d lx res�tt��ian Qf th� �it�`�az�i�il.
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Highland Village Sign Plan, page 8.
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 7
The zoning administrator shall enforce the provisions of this Plan as a supplement to Chapter
66, Signs, of the Zoning Code.
VJhenever a permit for a sign in the Highland Village Special Sign District is required under
the provisions of Chapter 66 of the Zoning Code, such permit shall not be issued unless the
plans for the sign have been approved by the �g �;t�k�t� Adminisuator as in
conformance with this plan and Chapter
66, Signs.
Section 8
PROCEDURES
Applications for signs �iernui$ in the Highland Village Sign District shall be submitted to the
�g ���g Administrator. The application shall be accompanied by four (4) copies of
plans of sufficient detail to demonstrate that the proposed signs comply with provisions of
this plan and shall include at least the following:
1. A front elevation (front view) drawing of the sign drawn to scale. This can usually
be obtained from the sign company, an architect, or a graphic arts company. The
minimum scale is one inch = one foot.
2. Either a front elevation drawing of the building drawn to scale with the proposed sign
located on it (minimum scale 1/4 inch = 1 foot) or a photo of the building front.
3. A specification sheet describing sign materials, exact letter size, and type of lighting.
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Discussion
These amendments reflect the changes that have taken place in the organization and
responsibilities of the Planning Division of PED and the Office of License, Inspections, and
Environmental Protection.
A fee to cover the costs of the review shall be established by resolution of the City Council.