PLA 10/03/2007 CITY OF FRIDLEY
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2007, 7:30 P.M.
LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: September 19, 2007
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #07-07, by Todd Regnier, to allow an
electronic changeable sign (digital video screen) as part of a new free-standing sign
to be installed at the Livinn Hotels, generally located at 5201 Central Avenue.
2. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 6, 2007, PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING.
OTHER BUSINESS:
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City of Fridley Land Use Application
SP #07-07 October 3, 2007
GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Transportation:
Todd Regnier The property receives access from Central
Rixmann Fridley LLC Avenue and 52nd Avenue.
181 River Ridge Circle Physical Characteristics:
Burnsville MN 55337 Lot is fully developed, contains existing Livinn
Requested Action: Hotels building, parking and landscaped areas.
Special Use Permit for an electronic SUMMARY OF PROJECT
changeable sign The petitioner, Todd Regnier, is seeking a
Existing Zoning: special use permit to allow an electronic
C-3, General Shopping changeable sign (digital video screen) as part of
Location: a new free —standing sign to be installed at the
5201 Central Avenue NE Livinn Hotels, which is located at 5201 Central
Size: Avenue.
4.73 acres SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS
Existing Land Use: City Staff recommends approval of this special
Livinn Hotels use permit request.
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning: Electronic changeable signs are an approved
N: Mendards & C-3 special use in the commercial zoning district,
E: Single Family & R-1 provided the sign complies with Code
S: Apartment Building & C-1 requirements.
W: TCF Bank and C-3 and Central
Avenue & ROW
Comprehensive Plan Conformance:
Consistent with Plan
Zoning Code Conformance:
Sec. 214.07.1 requires a special use •��*
permit for an automatic changeable
sign.
Zoning History:
Lot originally part of Auditor's
Subdivision #153, recorded in 1953.
1966— Carwash was constructed.
1982 — Carwash demolished.
1984 — Hotel constructed. Subject Property
There have been several interior
alterations/remodels to the building CITY COUNCIL ACTION / 60 DAY DATE
since it was constructed. Alterations City Council — October 22, 2007
have included construction of a 60 Day Date — October 29, 2007
restaurant and pool within the hotel. Staff Report Prepared by: Stacy Stromberg
1992 — Lot is platted.
Legal Description of Property:
Lot 2, Block 1, Skywood Mall
Public Utilities:
Existing building is connected.
SP #07-07
REQUEST
Todd Regnier, who is representing Rixmann Fridley LLC, owners of the Livinn Hotels, located at
5201 Central Avenue, is requesting a special use permit to allow an electronic changeable sign
(digital video screen) as part of the construction of a new monument sign to be installed at the
Livinn Hotels.
The petitioner is proposing to construct a new monument sign which is illustrated below. The
wording "Livinn Hotels" is proposed to be 15.4 square feet and the electronic message sign is
proposed to be 44.3 square feet. Total square footage of the sign is 59.7 square feet.
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HISTORY AND ANALYSIS
The subject property is located in the southeast corner of Central
Avenue and 52"d Avenue. The property is zoned C-3, General
Shopping. The subject property was originally developed as a
carwash/gas station in 1966. In 1982, the carwash was
demolished. A hotel was constructed in 1984 as an additional to
the existing Skywood Mall.
In 1991, a plat and variance were approved by the City Council
for the subject property and the Skywood Mall property. At the
time, the hotel was being sold to a new company, and they were
only interested in purchasing the hotel portion of the complex.
The plat will create a lot line between the hotel and the Skywood `
mall, which is separated by a firewall. The variance was granted
to allow for a zero lot line between the 2 buildings. Since 1991,
the subject property has continued to exist as a hotel, as a Best ,-
Western, Kelly Inn and most recently the Livinn Suites.
CODE REQUIREMENTS
Electronic changeable signs are an approved
special use in any zoning district, except
residential, provided the message doesn't �I
change more often than once every 45
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seconds. The sign also needs to be in
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conformance with the sign requirements for the
zoning district, in which the property is located.
The subject property is zoned, C-3 General ,= .e�t .
NON CeuNO GNh ISM M M .-
Shopping, which requires that all free standing '"'°
signage per development combined, can not — - —
exceed 80 square feet in size. A free-standing
monument sign already exists on the property,
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The petitioner plans to remove that existing g��,�...,�.�-.... <._. Removed -
sign and construct the new monument sign to be located along Central Avenue. The proposed
new sign will be 59.7 square feet, of which 44.3 sq. ft. will be the electronic portion of the sign.
The hotel also shares a free-standing sign with the Skywood mall property, which is now
Menards. However, that is sign is located on the Menards property and since the hotel is a
separate lot from the Menards (old Skywood Mall property) lot they are entitled to have their
own free standing 80 square foot sign.
As the picture on the first page of this report shows, the petitioner is proposing to include a
digital video screen as part of the sign. This type of screen is the latest technology in the sign
industry and is something that we otherwise haven't seen in Fridley. We are starting to see this
type of technology on billboards along the Interstates is the Twin Cities area. Over the years,
the City Council has approved several special use permits to allow electronic message centers;
however, this type of sign will look more similar to a flat screen television. Staff has spoken with
the petitioner and they understand that the message on this sign can only change once every
45 seconds, per City Code requirements and that there can't be any flashing or moving parts,
including the illusion of movement on the screen.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
City Staff recommends approval of the special use permit as electronic changeable signs are an
approved special use in the commercial zoning district, provided the sign complies with Code
requirements, subject to stipulations.
STIPULATIONS
City Staff recommends that if the special use permit is granted, the following stipulations be
attached.
1. Petitioner shall obtain sign permit and current sign erector license prior to installing any
signage on site.
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. The proposed free standing sign shall be 10 feet from any property line or driveway
5. Petitioner shall adhere to city code requirements for temporary signs.
6. All trees to be removed for the installation of the new sign shall be marked and approved
by City staff prior to issuance of a sign permit.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
(763) 572-3592
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
PROPERTY INFORMATION: (certificate of survey required for submittal, see attached)
Address: 52n1 Central Avenue
Property Identification Number: 9.5-30-24-29-0071 RAaI
Legal Description: Loth Block 1 Tract/Addition 41rWn,,j Mai i
Current Zoning: ' Square footage/acreage: 47222 Asses
Reason for Special Use: Monument sin with reader board
Have you operated a business in a city which required a business license?
Yes No If Yes, which City?
If Yes, what type of business?
Was that license ever denied or revoked? Yes No
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FEE OWNER INFORMATION (as it appears on the property title)
(Contract purchasers: Fee owners must sign this form prior to processing.)
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ADDRESS: 181 River Ride Circle
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PETITIONER INFORMATION
NAME:
ADDRESS: Burnsvil r
DAYTIME PHONE: 952-6415-1794 SIGNATURE/DATE:
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FEES
Fee: $1,500.00
Application Number: 9Receipt#: �30q� Received By:
Scheduled Planning Commission Date:
Scheduled City Council Date: /D-aa Z�r7
10 Day Application Complete Notification Date:
60 Day Date:
CITY OF FRIDLEY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: All property owners/residents within 350 feet of property, generally
located at 5201 Central Avenue NE.
CASE NUMBER: Special Use Permit, SP 07-07
APPLICANT. Todd Regnier
Petitioner or representative must attend the Planning Commission meeting.
PURPOSE. To allow an electronic changeable sign (digital video screen) as
part of a new free-standing sign to be installed at the Livinn
Hotels.
LOCATION OF 5201 Central Avenue NE
PROPERTY AND
LEGAL Lot 2, Block 1, Skywood Mall
DESCRIPTION:
DATE AND TIME OF Planning Commission Meeting:
HEARING: Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
The Planning Commission Meetings are televised live the night
of the meeting on Channel 17.
PLACE OF HEARING: Fridley Municipal Center, City Council Chambers
6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN
HOW TO 1. You may attend hearings and testify.
PARTICIPATE: 2. You may send a letter before the hearing to Julie Jones,
Planning Coordinator, at 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley,
MN 55432 or FAX at 763-571-1287.
SPECIAL Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an
ACCOMODATIONS: Interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require
auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500
no later than September 26, 2007. The TDD # is 763-572-3534.
ANY QUESTIONS: Contact Stacy Stromberg, Planner, at 763-572-3595.
*PROPOSED CITY The proposed City Council meeting Date for this item will be
COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 22, 2007. *This date is subject to change
DATE depending on the outcome of the Planning Commission
meeting. Please confirm City Council date prior to attending
City Council meeting.
Publish: September 20, 2007
CITY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT .
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FRIDLEY CITY OF PETRON JON L GIL-MOR INC.
6431 UNIVERSITY AVE NE 5300 FILLMORE ST NE 4287 BELTLINE RD PO BOX 360
FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55421 ADDISON,TX 75001
CURRENT OCCUPANT TCF S&L ASSN ROBERT HALL CLOTHES-FRIDLEY
5277 CENTRAL AVE NE 5205 CENTRAL AVE NE 66 FIELD POINT RD-4TH FLOOR
FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421 GREENWICH, CT 06830
KALLMAN IRWIN CURRENT OCCUPANT JOHNSON PAUL M&CHARLOTTE E
66 FIELD POINT RD 5151 CENTRAL AVE NE 2891 NORTH FAIRVIEW AVENUE
GREENWICH, CT 06830 FRIDLEY, MN 55421 ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
CURRENT OCCUPANT CURRENT OCCUPANT SOUTH FRIDLEY APTS LLC
1050 52ND AVE NE 1090 52ND AVE NE 478 HAZEL ST N APT 101
FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421 ST PAUL, MN 55119
SOUTH FRIDLEY APTS LLC CURRENT OCCUPANT SOUTH FRIDLEY APTS LLC
478 HAZEL ST N APT 101 1120 52ND AVE NE 478 HAZEL ST N APT 101
ST PAUL, MN 55119 FRIDLEY, MN 55421 ST PAUL, MN 55119
CURRENT OCCUPANT SCHENK MARVIN W&ANITA E GEROU JEAN
1170 52ND AVE NE 5246 FILLMORE ST NE 3007 RANKIN RD
FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421 MPLS, MN 55418
CURRENT OCCUPANT LAURENT JOEL BLISS DEAN E &JOYCE E
5234 FILLMORE ST NE 5222 FILLMORE ST NE 5212 FILLMORE ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421
MC HUGO JOSEPH P &JUDITH A TOWNSLEY GARY JAMES &R S NASH DONALD
5200 FILLMORE ST NE 1301 52ND AVE NE 5201 TAYLOR ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421
HITTI ABDOU &MARIE D VACA VICTOR &REYES LOREZANA KEMPE LORIANN M& RICHARD A
5209 TAYLOR ST NE 5217 TAYLOR ST NE 5235 TAYLOR ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421
SYPNIESKI JEROME R&JACQUELYN SCHENK MARVIN W&ANITA E RANUM DEBRA
5251 TAYLOR ST NE 5246 FILLMORE ST NE 5285 TAYLOR ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421
ZEMKE KWIN D&TERESA A DELICH D C & B A TRUSTEES CURRENT OCCUPANT
5299 TAYLOR ST NE 5284 TAYLOR ST NE 5298 TAYLOR ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421
DELICH D C &B A TRUSTEES 5268 TAYLOR�RLST NE &JUNE E ABBOTT
OR AARON NE
5284 TAYLOR 5 21 FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421
FRIDLEY, MN 55421
EGELKROUT J W& DEHANEY M K ENG BREOROST NE ON O &J M WO TAYLOR OLERY A NE
FRIDLEY, MN 555421
5234 TAYLOR NE FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421
CAMARENA HECTOR VANT JAMES M &SANDRA J 1240 52ND AVE NE &JUDITH
1280 52ND AVE NE 1260 52ND AVE NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421
FRIDLEY CITY OF TCF BANK SAVINGS MENARD INC
6431 UNIVERSITY AVE CORP REAL EST MGR/FAC MGMT DEP, 8(gV7UfW®fRVE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402 EAU CLAIRE,WI 54703
CURRENT OCCUPANT RIXMANN-FRIDLEY LLC CURRENT OCCUPANT
5207 CENTRAL AVE NE 181 RIVER RIDGE CIR S 5251 CENTRAL AVE NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55421 BURNSVILLE, MN 55337 FRIDLEY, MN 55421
BAILEY-SEILER LEE &SHEILA
5258 FILLMORE ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55421
Bruce D. Kelzenberg Panhia Vang Ralph W. Reiners
1195 Polk Place NE 1175 Polk Place NE 1165 Polk Place NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Berdell A. Schmidt Leigh A. Thomas Michael Cylkowski
1405 Pierce Terrace NE 1395 Pierce Terrace NE 2990 Patton Road
Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Roseville, MN 55133
JR Sparling Roger W. Van House Bruce G. Nawrocki
1375 Pierce Terrace NE 1275 Polk Place NE 1255 Polk Place NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Timothy E. Bianchi Dolores T. Strand Tenzin Jangchup
3594 Birchpond Road 1145 Polk Place NE 1125 Polk Place NE
Eagan, MN 55122 Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Jon C. Schmidt Stephanie Small Larry R. Larson
1105 Polk Place NE 1091 Polk Circle NE 1951 - 14th Street NW
Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Columbia Heights, MN 55421 New Brighton, MN 55112
SAH Partnership GEM Properties, LLC Marco Investments, LLC
5085 Central Avenue NE 3901 Central Avenue NE 1331 Larpenteur Avenue
Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Roseville, MN 55133
City of Columbia Heights Arthur M. Johnson Genesis FG, LLC
590 - 40th Avenue NE 907 - 51 st Avenue NE 5100 Central Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Halle Properties, LLC Marquette State Bank of Columbia Cheery Company
20225 N Scottsdale Road, DEPT Heights 5150 Central Avenue NE
1100-MNM 5250 Central Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Columbia Heights, MN 55421
PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing of the
Fridley Planning Commission at the Fridley Municipal Center, 6431
University Avenue N.E. on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at 7 :30 p.m.
for the purpose of:
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #07-07', by Todd
Regnier, to allow an electronic changeable sign (digital video
screen) as part of a new free-standing sign to be installed at
the LivInn Hotels, legally described as Lot 2, Block 1,
Skywood Mall, generally located at 5201 Central Avenue .
Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an
opportunity at the above stated time and place . Any questions
related to this item may be referred to Stacy Stromberg, Planner,
at 763-572-3595 .
Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an interpreter
or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids
should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500 no later than
September 26, 2007 . The TDD number is 763-572-3534 .
The proposed City Council meeting date for this item will be on
October 22, 2007 . *This date is subject to change depending on the
outcome of the Planning Commission meeting. Please confirm City
Council date prior to attending the City Council meeting.
DIANE SAVAGE
CHAIR
PLANNING COMMISSION
Publish: September 20, 2007
Cl 1 I O
FRIDLEY
FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E.FRIDLEY,MN 55432
(763)571-3450 • FAX(763)571-1287 • TTD/TTY(763)572-3534
September 11, 2007
Todd Regnier
181 River Ridge Circle
Burnsville MN 55337
Dear Mr. Regnier:
Per Minnesota Statute 15.99, local government units are required to notify land use applicants
within 15 working days if their land use applications are complete. We officially received your
applications for a special use permit on August 31, 2007. This letter serves to inform you that
your application is complete.
Your Special Use Permit application hearing and discussion will take place at the City of Fridley
Planning Commission Meeting on October 3, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers at
6431 University Avenue. The City of Fridley City Council will take final action on your special
use permit on October 22, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. Please plan to be in attendance at both of the
above referenced meetings.
If you have any questions regarding this letter or the process, please feel free to contact me at
763-572-3595.
i cerely,
tacy r m Arg4
City Pla i ier
cc: Rixmann Fridley LLC
181 River Ridge Circle
Burnsville MN 55337
C-07-38