Res 2014-90
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 - 90
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP# 14-08 FOR AN
ELECTRONIC CHANAGEABLE SIGN PETITIONED BY UNIVERSITY AUTO
PROPERTIES LLLP, THE PROPERTY OWNER OF 7700 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE
WHEREAS, Section 214.07.01 of the Fridley City Code allows electronic changeable signs in
commercial zoning districts by a special use permit if certain conditions can be met; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2014, the Fridley Planning Commission held a public hearing to
consider a request by University Auto Sales and Service LLC for the property located of 7700
University Avenue NE in Fridley, legal description attached as Exhibit A, for a Special Use Permit
SP# 14-08 for an electronic changeable sign; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2014, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended
approval of Special Use Permit, SP #14-08; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2014, the Fridley City Council approved the stipulations represented
in Exhibit B to this resolution as the conditions approved by the City Council on Special Use Permit
SP# 14-08; and
WHEREAS, Section 205.05.5.G of the Fridley City Code states that this special use permit will
become null and void one year after the City Council approval date if work has not commenced or if
the petitioner has not petitioned the City Council for an extension; and
WHEREAS, the petitioner, was presented with Exhibit B, the stipulations for SP# 14-08, at the
December 8, 2014 City Council meeting and has agreed to abide by said stipulations in order to
maintain SP# 14-08;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Special Use Permit SP# 14-08 and stipulations
represented in Exhibit B are hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 8
DAY OF DECEMBER, 2014.
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SCOTT J. LUND – MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT A
SP# 14-08 Special Use Permit for an Electronic Changeable Sign
Legal Description for 7700 University Avenue:
The East 200 feet of Lot 4, Block 2, East Ranch Estates Second Addition, except the North 160
feet thereof; including the portion of the vacated street described as follows: All that part of the
Southerly 33 feet of the East 200 feet of Lot 4, Block 2, East Ranch Estates Second Addition,
Anoka County, Minnesota.
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EXHIBIT B
SP# 14-08 Special Use Permit for an Electronic Changeable Sign
University Auto Sales and Service LLC, 7700 University Avenue NE, Fridley, MN 55432
Stipulations:
1.Prior to sign installation, a sign permit and current sign erector license shall be obtained.
2.Message on L.E.D. sign shall not change more often than authorized under Section
214.07 of the Fridley City Code.
3.Message on L.E.D. sign shall never flash or have motion that may distract vehicular
traffic in the area.
4.Existing sign base structures shall be painted and maintained in good condition.