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MaaisonMarquetteRealtySerti ices September 21, 2000 City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River,MN 55330 Re: Conditional Use Permit Application Elk River Plaza 4th Addition Lot 2,Block 1 716 Freeport Avenue Elk River,MN 55330 Dear Sirs: We are requesting the Planning Commission and City Council amend the sign criteria for Elk River Plaza, 4th Addition, Lot 2, Block 1, to allow NorthStar Access, a new tenant to the property, the ability to have wall signage located on both the front (west elevation) and rear (east elevation) of its premises. With the rear of the building facing Highway 169, it is imperative for these retail tenants to be visible to their prospective customers. The ability to have a sign on the rear of the building along Hwy. 169 is a tremendous tool for visibility to over 35,000 vehicles daily on Hwy 169 alone. It is very difficult to advertise their location with the limit of one sign. NorthStar Access has installed one sign on the front of their premises. This is not visible until you are in front of the center off of Freeport but needed to identify their storefront. Signage is a great marketing tool and will help NorthStar Access' ability to get their business known and recognized in the area. The property is designed to handle two signs for NorthStar Access, there is room available for the additional sign and it is also beneficial for deliveries, utilities, etc. for the rear entrance. The current Amendment No 4. to Elk River Development Agreement, City of Elk River, Sherburne County, S Minnesota, paragraph 1), subparagraph (05), Wall Signage, has sign criteria for the "Attached restaurant/retail building on Lot 2", which states the retail tenants shall have 1 wall sign. The restaurant will be allowed 2 wall signs. The adjacent tenant to NorthStar Access, First Barber Stylists, also has 2 signs, one on the east and one on the west elevation. The theatre also has a sign on the rear of the building, along with The Gym and Chiropractic services. I am told by the city that these tenants are grandfathered in at this time,which allows them two signs. The only tenant whose premises have a front and rear access without the ability to have 2 signs at the center is NorthStar Access. Also,NorthStar Access is not a party to the pylon sign on the premises. Enclosed please find an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow our new tenant at the above-referenced property,NorthStar Access, the ability to have two wall signs for their premises, one located on the west elevation (the front of their store) and one on the east elevation (the rear of their store facing Hwy. 169). We have also enclosed a site plan showing the footprint of the building with NorthStar Access' location, a drawing showing the signband with the location of the proposed sign, labels for property owners within 350 feet of the property and a check in the amount of$75. Please grant our request allowing NorthStar Access the ability to have 2 wall signs at the center. If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me at 612/852-5140. Sino ely, / Wendy Aaserud Property Manager /wa . cc: Lee Hoffman Peter Scherer Crescent Ridge Corporate Center 11100 Wayzata Boulevard,Suite 601, Minnetonka,Minnesota 55305-1544•Telephone:612/852-5200 Facsimile:612/852-5201