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20092 Edison Circle East Clearwater, MN 55320 <br />uw����P 320.558.3000 - 800.221.4144 - fax 320.558.3004 <br />OUTDOOR ADVERTISING "Outdoor Advertising SELLS for you all day, every day." <br />April 28, 2016 <br />To: City of Elk River Planning Department, Planning Commission and City Council <br />Subject: Land and billboard at Hwy 10 W. and Waco St. <br />Greetings Mr. Carlton, Commissioners and Councilors, <br />We are requesting the platting of Oudot A Elk Path Business Center to Lot 1, Block One 1, KAF <br />Acres; simultanaeously requesting a CUP for a digital sign larger than 30 square feet and a <br />variance if necessary to relocate the sign out of the wetland buffer zone but within the wetland <br />setback area. <br />Approval of the plat will allow us to operate our billboard under the guidelines of the <br />C-3 zoning district. Our request is to remove the existing old wood pole I2x25 billboard sign and <br />rebuild a new steel single pole 10'x36' with the ability to install a digital face. A conditional use <br />permit is needed to install a digital sign over 30 square feet. The new sign will match the size of <br />the other signs we have rebuilt in the city and will remain the principle use of the property. <br />Our request will move the sign away from the pond, to the berm, and out of the wetland buffer <br />zone. The new site, will also allow us to build a safe distance from the electrical wires and meet <br />the set back requirements and allow for more work space under the sign. We feel this is in the <br />best interest of all involved and ask that you waive the variance fee because we are improving <br />the current nonconformity. <br />The new site is supported by Environmental Technician Kristen Mroz. <br />Our request will meet all performance standards of the C-3 zone and as well move towards <br />conformance with a single pole sign and moving out of the buffer zone. <br />We feel a digital sign would fit well at this location for 3 main reasons; 1. Very few <br />signs on the west side of town. 2. Near a stop light. 3. Parcel ownership secures the <br />site. <br />In summary we are asking for your approvals to help us improve and update our business <br />operation on the west side of Elk River. <br />Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to discussing this at the next <br />available meeting. Should you have any questions, I can be reached at 763-286-2009. <br />Sincerely, <br />Steven L. Anderson <br />