Res 2015-29 SP 15-04
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - 29
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #15-04 FOR ALBRECHT
SIGN COMPANY, ON BEHALF OF WOODCREST BAPTIST CHURCH, THE
PROPERTY OWNER OF 6875 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE
WHEREAS, Section 214.07.01 of the Fridley City Code allows electronic changeable signs in
residential districts, provided the requirements for Institutional Signs can be met, and then by a
special use permit; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2015, the Fridley Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider
a request by Albrecht Sign Company, on behalf of Woodcrest Baptist Church, the property owner of
6875 University Avenue NE in Fridley, legally described in Exhibit A, for a Special Use Permit, SP
#15-04 for an electronic changeable sign; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2015, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of
Special Use Permit, SP #15-04; and
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2015, 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 #15-04; and
WHEREAS, the petitioner, Albrecht Sign Company was presented with Exhibit B, the stipulations
for SP #15-04, at the April 27, 2015 City Council meeting; 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;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Special Use Permit, SP #15-04 and stipulations
represented in Exhibit B are hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
th
27 DAY OF APRIL, 2015.
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SCOTT J. LUND – MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT A
Legal description for 6875 University Avenue NE Fridley MN 55432
All that part of Outlot 1, Holiday Hills, lying westerly of the following described line:
Commencing at a point of the North line of said Outlot 1, said point being 290 feet East of the
Northwest corner of said East; thence on a bearing of South a distance of 410 feet; thence S 13
degrees 42 feet 15 inches West, a distance of 162.63 feet; thence South 45 degrees 22 feet and 56
inches West to the centerline of Rice Creek and there terminating, according to the duly
recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Anoka
County, Minnesota. Except that part taken for Highway. Subject to easements of record, if any.
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EXHIBIT B
SP #15-04 Special Use Permit for an Electronic Changeable Sign
Woodcrest Baptist Church, 6875 University Avenue NE Fridley MN 55432
Stipulations
1.The petitioner shall obtain a sign permit and current sign erector license prior to installing
any signage on site.
2.Message on electronic message center sign shall not change more often than authorized
under Section 214.07 of the Fridley City Code.
3.Message on electronic message center sign shall never flash or have motion that may
distract vehicular traffic in the area.
4.Prior to sign installation, the petitioner shall have the northwest property lines marked to
verify sign location meets setback requirements.