Res 2013-37
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - 37
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP# 13-06
FOR SCENIC SIGN CORPORATION, ON BEHALF OF MIGHTY MITES III, LLC, THE
PROPERTY OWNER OF FURNITURE MART, LOCATED AT 5401 EAST RIVER
ROAD NE
WHEREAS, Section 214.07.01 of the Fridley City Code allows electronic changeable signs in
industrial zoning districts by a special use permit if certain conditions can be met; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2013, the Fridley Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a
request by Scenic Sign Corporation, on behalf of the property owner of 5401 East River Road NE in
Fridley, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Great Northern Industrial Center, subject to easement
of record, for a Special Use Permit SP# 13-06 for an electronic changeable sign; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2013, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of
Special Use Permit, SP #13-06; and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 2013, the Fridley City Council approved the stipulations represented in
Exhibit A to this resolution as the conditions approved by the City Council on Special Use Permit
SP# 13-06; 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 A, the stipulations for SP# 13-06, at the
August 12, 2013 City Council meeting and has agreed to abide by said stipulations in order to
maintain SP# 13-06;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Special Use Permit SP# 13-06 and stipulations
represented in Exhibit A are hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley.
TH
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 12
DAY OF AUGUST, 2013.
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SCOTT LUND – MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 2013-37 Page 2
EXHIBIT A
SP# 13-06 Special Use Permit for an Electronic Changeable Sign
Furniture Mart, 5401 East River Road NE, Fridley, MN 55421
Stipulations:
1. The petitioner shall obtain a sign permit and current sign erector license prior to installing any
signage on site.
2. The petitioner shall have the property lines marked prior to footing installation to verify setback
location.
3. All existing temporary signs, including flags shall be removed upon issuance of this special use
permit.
4. Message on L.E.D. sign shall not change more often than authorized under Section 214.07 of the
Fridley City Code.
5. Message on L.E.D. sign shall never flash or have motion that may distract vehicular traffic in the
area.