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20092 Edison Circle East Clearwater,MN 55320 (FRANKLIN) 320.558.3000.800.221.4144•fax 320.558.3004 "Outdoor Advertising SELLS for you all day,every day.' OUTDOOR ADVERTISING May 17, 2016 To: City of Elk River Planning Department, Planning Commission and City Council Subject: Platting KAF Acres Greetings Mr. Carlton, Commissioners and Councilors, We are requesting the platting of Outlot A Elk Path Business Center to Lot 1, Block One 1,KAF Acres; simultaneously requesting a CUP for a digital sign larger than 30 square feet and a variance if necessary to relocate the sign out of the wetland buffer zone but within the wetland setback area. Approval of the plat will allow us to operate our billboard under the guidelines of the C-3 zoning district. Our request is to remove the existing old wood polel2x25 billboard sign and rebuild a new steel single pole 10'x36' with the ability to install a digital face. A conditional use permit is needed to install a digital sign over 30 square feet. The new sign will match the size of the other signs we have rebuilt in the city and will remain the principle use of the property. Our request will move the sign away from the pond,to the berm, and out of the wetland buffer zone. The new site will also allow us to build a safe distance from the electrical wires and meet the set back requirements and allow for more work space under the sign. We feel this is in the best interest of all involved and ask that you waive the variance fee because we are improving the current nonconformity. The new site is supported by Environmental Technician Kristen Mroz. Our request will meet all performance standards of the C-3 zone and as well move towards conformance with a single pole sign and moving out of the buffer zone. Upon application, staff had comments. We have addressed most of the comments on the final survey and with the following comments. Temporary access from hwy 10 will be used during the construction phase of this project. An application has been submitted to the MNDOT. Regular and ongoing maintenance will use old Waco St to access the sign. We will provide erosion control as necessary during construction with silt fences during excavation. All disturbed ground will be repaired, seeded or planted. Landscaping block will be used where necessary. We anticipate similar landscaping as our sign on hwy 169 near Main St. Our survey indicates the elevation at the sign site is 4 feet lower than the road grade; therefore the maximum overall height of the sign cannot exceed 39 feet from grade. In summary we are asking for your approvals to help us improve and update our business operation on the west side of Elk River. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to discussing this at the next available meeting. Should you have any questions, I can be reached at 763-286-2009. Sincerely, Steven L. Anderson