Res 2015-34 SP 15-05 Grace Evangelical
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - 34
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #15-05 FOR ADVANTAGE
LED, ON BEHALF OF GRACE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, THE PROPERTY
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OWNER OF 755 73 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 May 20, 2015, the Fridley Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a
request by Advantage LED, on behalf of Grace Evangelical Free Church, the property owner of 755
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73 Avenue NE in Fridley, legally described in Exhibit A, for a Special Use Permit, SP #15-05 for
an electronic changeable sign; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2015, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of
Special Use Permit, SP #15-05; and
WHEREAS, on June 8, 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 #15-05; and
WHEREAS, the church, Grace Evangelical Free Church was presented with Exhibit B, the
stipulations for SP #15-05, at the June 8, 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 #15-05 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 JUNE, 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
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Legal description for 755 73 Avenue NE, Fridley MN 55432:
That part of the West One-half of the East One-half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 11,
Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Commencing at a point on the South line of said West One-half of the East One-half of the
Northeast Quarter, said point being 290 feet West of the Southeast corner of said West One-half
of the East One-half of the Northeast Quarter, thence North along a line parallel with the East
line of said West One-half of the East One-half of the Northeast Quarter a distance of 60 feet to
the actual point of beginning of the land to be described, thence continuing North along the last
described line a distance of 440 feet, thence West parallel with the South line of the said West
one-half of the East One-half of the Northeast Quarter a distance of 300 feet, thence South
parallel with the East line of the West One-half of the East One-half of the Northeast Quarter a
distance of 440 feet to a point 60 feet North of said South line, thence East to the point of
beginning.
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EXHIBIT B
SP #15-05 Special Use Permit for an Electronic Changeable Sign
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Grace Evangelical Free Church, 755 53 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.A new site plan showing the southern property line shall be submitted with the sign
permit application ensuring the new sign meets the required 10 ft. setback requirement.
3.Prior to sign installation, the petitioner shall have the southern property line marked to
verify sign location meets setback requirements.
4.Message on electronic message center sign shall not change more often than authorized
under Section 214.07 of the Fridley City Code.
5.Message on electronic message center sign shall never flash or have motion that may
distract vehicular traffic in the area.
6.Prior to sign installation, the petitioner shall have the northwest property lines marked to
verify sign location meets setback requirements.