5.1. BASR 09-24-2019 - Laserfiche WebLink

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frontage, the total sign area shall not exceed 192 square feet with no more than 96 square feet per sign. The Zoning Lot has in excess of 1,000 linear feet and is allowed one (1) wall and one (1) freestanding sign. In August 2019, the City Council approved an ordinance amendment stating Zoning Lots shall include vacant commonly held parcels across city streets. Zoning Lots may encompass more than one lot of record and shall serve as a unified development site for purposes of application of standards. The applicant has requested to install a second 96 square foot freestanding sign for the church use on the vacant parcel. There is currently a 24 square foot freestanding sign on the north parcel. They are requesting two freestanding signs for a total of 120 square feet. Applicable Regulation Variances may be granted when the petitioner establishes that the variance satisfies all five of the criteria described below. The variance is: 1. Is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance, and The intent is to provide non-residential uses the ability to advertise without adversely affecting the residential neighborhood. The campus is comprised of two parcels, which is a Zoning Lot. If each of these properties were allowed one wall sign and one freestanding sign, there could be two wall signs and two freestanding signs in the subject area/neighborhood. The applicant is not requesting anything beyond the purpose and intent. The request is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance. 2. Is consistent with the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan. The property is guided for residential and religious institutions are allowed in residential districts. The request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Variances may be granted when the petitioner establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. Practical difficulties mean that: 3. The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance; The applicant is requesting a second freestanding sign, for the church use, to be located on a th heavily traveled state highway. There is an existing freestanding sign on 8 Street for the church. The applicant is requesting a second freestanding on the south side of the vacant parcel they own along US Highway 10. It is not unreasonable to have multiple signs on a multi property campus, especially those fronting multiple public roads.