HomeMy Public PortalAbout2008-020 Resolution Denying Variance from Setback Requirements of Sign for Holy Name ChurchMember Weir introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -20
RESOLUTION DENYING A VARIANCE FROM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
OF THE SIGN FOR HOLY NAME CHURCH FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 155 COUNTY ROAD 24
WHEREAS, Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church (the "Applicant") has
requested approval from the City of Medina (the "City") for a variance from the setback
requirements of the sign ordinance to allow a monument sign to be constructed five (5)
feet from the right-of-way on property located at 155 County Road 24 (the "Property"),
legally described as follows:
Lot 1, Block 3, Holy Name Church; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the application on April 8,
2008, and testimony was heard from the Applicant, city staff, and other interested parties;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended denial of the variance
request; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the application on April 15, 2008 for
conformance with the ordinances of the City, considered the recommendation of the
Planning Commission, and heard comments from the Applicant, city staff, and other
interested parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Medina, Minnesota that it should and hereby does deny the request by Holy Name of
Jesus Catholic Church for a variance from the sign setback requirements in the sign
ordinance based on the following findings:
1. The topography of the site, nearby trees and existing street signage along County
Road 24 do not result in a hardship on the Property.
2. Various alternatives exist which allow the Applicant to construct reasonable
signage in a way which abides by the regulations of the sign ordinance.
3. The conditions described above are not unique to the property within the Suburban
Residential zoning district.
Resolution No. 2008-20
April 15, 2008
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Applicant shall pay to the city a fee in an
amount sufficient to reimburse the costs and fees incurred for the review of the
variance request subject to Subd. 2 of Section 815.31 of the city code.
Dated: April 15, 2008.
Carolyn Smitf, Acting -Mayor
Attest:
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Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Cavanaugh upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Smith, Weir, Cavanaugh
and the following voted against same: (Absent: Johnson, Crosby)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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April 15, 2008