MINNETONKA PLANNING COMMISSION FEB. 15, Variances for a second wall sign at 6150 Baker Road

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1 MINNETONKA PLANNING COMMISSION FEB. 5, 08 Brief Description Recommendation Variances for a second wall sign at 650 Baker Road Adopt the resolution approving the request Proposal The applicant is proposing to add a second wall sign to the building at 650 Baker Road to identify the building tenant, Extra Space Storage. The applicant has already received city approval for a 96 square foot wall sign on the south side of the building, facing County Road 6. This sign has approximately 0-inch, stacked letters and covers about percent of the building s southern wall face. The applicant has also received approval to reface an existing monument sign on the south side of the property. The second wall sign, which requires variances, would be 85 square feet in area and would be located on the east side of the building. The proposed sign would consist of a 8-inch line of text and would cover about percent of the building s eastern wall face (See attached.) Proposal Requirements This proposal requires: Variance to allow a second wall sign: The sign ordinance allows single tenants in an industrial building one wall sign. The building has been approved for a wall sign on the southern elevation. The applicant is proposing an additional sign on the east elevation of the building, which requires a variance. Variance from maximum signage area: The sign ordinance allows single tenants in an industrial building to have a wall sign that take up 5 percent of the building wall face or 50 square feet, whichever is less. The applicant is proposing two wall signs that would total 8 square feet (96 and 85 square feet respectively), which exceeds the maximum allowed and requires a variance. Site Features Staff Analysis The site is located at the northwest corner of the County Road 6 and Baker Road intersection. It is about six acres in size. There is currently a three-story,,000 square foot storage building under construction on the site. The front of the building faces Baker Road and the south side of the building has visibility from County Road 6. (See attached). Staff finds that the applicant s proposal is reasonable as: The size and number of wall signs would be compatible with the size of the subject building. The subject building is,000

2 Meeting of Feb. 5, 08 Page Subject: Extra Space Storage, 650 Baker Road Staff Recommendation square feet and the east elevation is nearly 4,00 square feet. The proposed sign would encompass approximately percent of the eastern wall face and the existing wall sign encompasses approximately percent of the southern wall face. The proposal is reasonable considering the building s location. The subject building abuts two major thoroughfares, County Road 6 and Baker Road. It is reasonable for a,000 square foot building to request signage along both of these high traffic roadways. The proposal meets all of the variance standards outlined in the zoning ordinance. (See Supporting Information). Adopt the resolution, which approves the following variances at 650 Baker Road: Variance to allow for a second wall sign on the east side of the building. Maximum signage area variance from 50 square feet to 80 square feet. Originator: Drew Ingvalson, Planner Through: Loren Gordon, AICP, City Planner

3 Meeting of Feb. 5, 08 Page Subject: Extra Space Storage, 650 Baker Road Project No a Supporting Information Property Applicant 650 Baker Road Austin Harris, on behalf of the property owner Surrounding Northerly: Industrial buildings, zoned I- and guided for Land Uses industrial uses Easterly: Adogo and Baker Technology Park, zoned I-, Industrial and guided for mixed use Southerly: City of Eden Prairie Westerly: Goebel Fixture Company, zoned PUD and guided for industrial uses Planning Sign Ordinance Guide Plan designation: Industrial Zoning: I-, Industrial The sign ordinance is categorized by zoning districts, with different sign regulations for each zoning district. The Industrial District (the subject property s zoning) and the Limited and General Business District wall sign regulations are described below. Industrial District (I-) Industrially zoned properties are permitted one wall sign per building, regardless of the number of street frontages or size of the building. However, signage within this district is differentiated between single tenant and multi-tenant buildings. The subject building is a single tenant building. Type of Building Max Graphic Area Max. Height Number per building Multi-Tenant N/A 8 inches One per tenant Single Tenant* 5 percent of N/A One per building building face or 50 sq.ft., whichever is less *Subject Building Limited and General Business District (B- and B-) Alternatively, the amount of wall signage permitted for Limited and General Business Districts that have less than four tenants is determined by the size of the building and the number of street frontages (one wall sign per street frontage). If the subject building were under this zoning, it would be fall into the 00, ,000 square foot building category based on size.

4 Meeting of Feb. 5, 08 Page 4 Subject: Extra Space Storage, 650 Baker Road Principal Structure Size Individual Wall Sign Calculation Total Wall Signage for Property 00, ,000 sq. 00 sq. ft. or 0percentof wall ft.* face, whichever is less 00 sq. ft. 0,000-00,000 sq. ft. 50 sq. ft. or 0percentof wall face, whichever is less 40 sq. ft. Less than 0,000 sq. ft. 00 sq. ft. or 5percentof wall face, whichever is less 50 sq. ft. * The subject building would fall in this category if it were zoned B- or B- The subject property is within the Industrial District (I-). As such, the proposal requires a variance for the number of signs (from one to two) and total wall signage area (from 50 square feet to 8 square feet). However, a variance would not be required if the property were zoned Limited or General Business District, as it would be permitted a sign for each street frontage and 00 square feet of total signage. Variance Standard A variance may be granted from the requirements of the zoning ordinance when: () it is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance; () it is consistent with the comprehensive plan; and () when an applicant establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. Practical difficulties mean that the applicant proposes to use a property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the ordinance, the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner, and, the variance if granted, would not alter the essential character of the locality. (City Code 00.07) ) INTENT OF THE ORDINANCE: The intent of the sign ordinance provision is to allow wall signs which provide reasonable visibility by: () identifying the tenant of a building; and () helping the traveling public find their way to intended destinations. The proposed sign meets this intent. The proposed sign consists of the tenant name that is of a reasonable size in comparison to the size of the building facade. Secondly, having a second sign on the east elevation would enhance vehicular wayfinding given that it would face Baker Road, which is a well-traveled arterial street and the location of the main entrance to the site. ) CONSISTENT WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The comprehensive plan provides that the city values businesses and recognizes the role of business in support of aspects of community growth and development. Specifically, the comprehensive plan policies state that that the city will support existing businesses and collaborate with business to determine service, employee housing and transportation needs. The proposed sign is a reasonable accommodation of a new business in the community. The sign would provide for

5 Meeting of Feb. 5, 08 Page 5 Subject: Extra Space Storage, 650 Baker Road appropriate identification and visibility of the business without negatively impacting the overall aesthetic of the community. ) PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES: A) REASONABLENESS: It is reasonable to provide a second wall sign to identify a building of this size. The subject building will be approximately,000 square feet in area and has a 4,86 square foot eastern wall face. The proposed wall sign would cover approximately percent of the entire wall and the letter height would be 8-inches tall on a 6-foot tall wall. B) UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCE: The property location is a circumstance unique to the property. The subject property has frontage on two high traffic roads, which provide visibility from both the south and east. This circumstance is not common to every industrial building in the city. C) CHARACTER OF LOCALITY: The proposed signs would not adversely impact the character of the locality. Neighborhood Comments The city sent notices to 9 area property owners and received no comments. Pyramid of Discretion This proposal Motion options The planning commission has the following motion options:. Concur with staff s recommendation. In this case, a motion should be made adopting the resolution approving the variances.. Disagree with staff s recommendation. In this case, a motion should be denying the request. The motion should include findings for denial.. Table the request. In this case, a motion should be made to table the item. The motion should include a statement as to why

6 Meeting of Feb. 5, 08 Page 6 Subject: Extra Space Storage, 650 Baker Road the request is being tabled with direction to staff, the applicant or both. Voting Requirement Appeals The planning commission action on the applicant s request is final subject to appeal. Approval requires the affirmative vote of four commissioners. Any person aggrieved by the planning commission s decision about the requested variances may appeal such decision to the city council. A written appeal must be submitted to the planning staff within ten days of the date of the decision. Deadline for Action May 4, 08

7 COUNTY ROAD 6 BAKER RD GLEN MOOR CIR GLEN MOOR RD E INTERSTATE 494 INTERSTATE 494 WHITEWATER DR CULLIGAN WAY Subject Property CORD6 TO NB I494 6ND ST W BURY DR COUNTY ROAD 6 SB I494 TO CORD6 Location Map Project: Extra Space Storage Address: 650 Baker Rd ± This map is for illustrative purposes only.

8 Channel Letters Channel Letters (Pending Variance)

9 RENDERING 4" South Elevation: Permit Approved Total wall size: 04' W x 4'6" L= 708 sqft 44" South Elevation 5 deep alumium channel letters with black trim and black returns. Letters to be LED lit with white faces and st surface applied translucent Arlon # Green vinyl SIDE SECTION VIEW 9" 9 0 MATERIAL / COLOR SPECS NON-CORROSIVE INSTALLATION HARDWARE: SEE DETAIL 5 FABRICATED ALUMINUM LETTER RETURNS SEE MFG. NOTE FOR GAGE. GLOSS BLACK PAINT INTERIOR WITH LIGHT ENHANCING PAINT TRIM CAP RETAINER TO MATCH FACE FLAT ALUMINUM BACK WELDED TO RETURNS ¼ THICK METAL FLAT BAR FOR A SECURE INSTALLATION US SIGNS APPROVED LED DIODE MODULE WHITE /6 #78 ACRYLIC FACE WHITE WITH ST SURFACE TRANSLUCENT & BLACK PERFORATED VINYL AS SHOWN LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRONIC POWER SUPPLY MOUNTED IN A 7 ¼ X 7 ¼ EXTRUDED.050 ALUM. RACEWAY SUPPORT/WIRING BOX PAINTED VISIBLE CUT-OFF SWITCH WITH FLIP-UP COVER ¼ WEEP HOLES () TWO PER LETTER GROUNDED WALL PASS-THRU SEALED WATER TIGHT. WHIP ON LEFT SIDE. st surface applied Arlon # translucent green st surface applied Black Day/Night vinyl (shows black durning the day and lights white at night) /8" 0" 0 /4" TYPICAL LAYOUT SCALE: :5 FONT - IMPORTED LOGO RACEWAY TO BE PAINTED TO MATCH BUILDING 6" 95.7 sqft 5 deep alumium channel letters with black trim and black returns. Letters to be LED lit with white faces and Black Day/Night vinyl applied st surface (shows black durning the day and lights white at night) SIGN TYPE: STACKED CHANNEL LETTERS Project: Cabinet File Name: Stacked Channel Letters Client: Extra Space Storage Origin Date: 0/05/08 Project Manager: S.Sowder Revised Date: Drawn By: R.Sager Revision: X

10 RENDERING East Elevation: Variance Required TO MATCH BUILDING Raceway painted to match building color (color TBD) 8" 0" " 0" TYPICAL LAYOUT SCALE: :5 FONT - IMPORTED LOGO RACEWAY TO BE PAINTED TO MATCH BUILDING 5 deep LED lit aluminum channel letters with black trim and returns. Letters to have white faces with st surface applied Arlon # Brilliant Green translucent vinyl 5 deep LED lit aluminum channel letters with black trim and returns. Letters to have white faces 84.4 sqft MATERIAL / COLOR SPECS 5 deep LED lit aluminum channel letters with black trim and returns. Letters to have white faces with st surface applied Arlon # Brilliant Green translucent vinyl 5 deep LED lit aluminum channel letters with black trim and returns. Letters to have white faces Raceway painted to match building color (color TBD) SIGN TYPE: CHANNEL LETTERS Project: Channel Letters File Name: Channel Letters Client: Extra Space Storage Origin Date: /08/07 Project Manager: S.Sowder Revised Date: Drawn By: R.Sager Revision: X

11 RENDERING EXISTING Facing East on County Road 6: Permit Approved 0" 0.5" 4" 9" Panel Cut Size 09 7 /8" 6" Panel Cut Size 47 /4" /8" 6" /6 thick white polycarbonate panel with st surface applied translucentvinyl graphics TYPICAL LAYOUT SCALE: :0 FONT - IMPORTED LOGO MATERIAL / COLOR SPECS st surface applied translucent Arlon Green st surface applied translucent Arlon Tan st surface applied translucent Arlon Black SIGN TYPE: REPLACEMENT PANEL Project: Exterior Sign File Name: Replacment Panel Client: Extra Space - MTKA Origin Date: //07 Project Manager: S.Sowder Revised Date: Drawn By: R.Sager Revision: X

12 EXTERIOR MATERIALS LEGEND CONCRETE BLOCK CMU EXPOSED CMU VENEER WALL; PAINTED EP MTL T.O. ACCENT WALL 4' 6" T.O. WALL ' 4" T.O. EXISTING BUILDING 4' 4" RD FLOOR ' 0" ND FLOOR 0' 6" IMP A05 Sim A80 MTL 4 IMP 4 A0 ROOF ACCESS LADDER OVERFLOW SCUPPER T.O. HIGH SCREEN WALL 0' 0" T.O. LOW SCREEN WALL 6' 0" T.O. EXISTING BUILDING 4' 4" 85 SQ FT SIGN EXISTING MEZZANINE ' 0" MTL MTL 5 W4 A0 A0 MTL MTL A0 W W 4 A0 REPLACE EXISTING METAL COPING; MTL 4 RE FINISH EXISTING STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF; COLOR TO MATCH; MTL 4 MTL MTL A0 A0 LIGHT ABOVE DOOR ELEVATOR OVERRUN W6 REPAINT EXISTING EIFS BUILDING EP NEW STOREFRONT W/ ENTRY DOOR INTO OFFICE INSULATED METAL PANEL IMP IMP METAL MTL MTL MTL MTL 4 MTL 5 /" THICK R 0 INSULATED METAL PANEL COLOR: WHITE /" THICK R 0 INSULATED METAL PANEL COLOR: SILVER COMPOSITE METAL PANEL COLOR: SILVER METALLIC COMPOSITE METAL PANEL COLOR: ESS GREEN PREFINISHED METAL TRIM COLOR: TO MATCH MTL PREFINISHED METAL TRIM COLOR: LIGHT GREY PREFINISHED METAL TRIM COLOR: CHARCOAL EXTERIOR PAINT BAKER ROAD MINI STORAGE BUILDING PERMIT BAKER ROAD MINI STORAGE 650 BAKER ROAD MINNETONKA, MN 5545 C:\Revit Projects\647-Baker_Road_Mini_Storage_nmissling.rvt ST FLOOR 00' 0" EAST ELEVATION SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ADDITION A00 T.O. EXISTING BUILDING 4' 4" RE FINISH EXISTING STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF; COLOR TO MATCH; MTL 4 EXISTING MEZZANINE ' 0" ST FLOOR 00' 0" SCREEN WALL ST FLOOR 00' 0" PAINTED METAL CANOPY EP A B C D E ROOF SCUPPER REPLACE EXISTING ELEVATOR MTL METAL COPING; MTL 4 OVERRUN T.O. HIGH SCREEN WALL 0' 0" MTL REPAINT EXISTING A80 EIFS BUILDING EP NORTH ELEVATION A00 T.O. ACCENT WALL 4' 6" T.O. WALL ' 4" RD FLOOR ' 0" ND FLOOR 0' 6" FALSE UNITS BEHIND STOREFRONT EP 4 ST FLOOR 00' 0" LOWER LEVEL 89' 6" A00 /" = ' 0" /" = ' 0" T.O. WALL ' 4" MTL IMP CMU ELEVATOR OVERRUN RD FLOOR ' 0" ND FLOOR 0' 6" ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL LIGHTS IN UNDERSIDE OF CANOPY ST FLOOR 00' 0" Z PAINT EXISTING CMU BASE AND CONC. COLUMNS EP EXISTING BUILDING A05 A05 Y Sim W W W A05 4 EAST ELEVATION ADDITION DRIVE IN DOOR A00 /" = ' 0" 6 SOUTH ELEVATION /" = ' 0" X OVERFLOW SCUPPER MTL 4 W V IMP U 5 A05 T EP A04 Sim S LIGHT OVER DOOR R Q MTL 4 OVERFLOW SCUPPER IMP EAST ELEVATION A00 P /" = ' 0" ELEVATOR OVERRUN ACCENT LIGHTS OVER FALSE DOORS RIBBED PANEL METAL SHED ROOF; FINISH TO MATCH MTL 4 MTL 4 0 ND FLOOR 0' 6" ST FLOOR 00' 0" PAINT EXISTING CMU BASE UNITS BACKS BEHIND AND CONC. COLUMNS EP EXISTING STOREFRONT BOLLARDS; SEE PLAN NEW SCREEN WALL ELEMENT EXISTING BUILDING 5' 5" A04 CUT & PATCH EXISTING WALL; AS REQ'D PAINT EXISTING CMU BASE AND CONC. COLUMNS EP F G H J K L M N 0 P Q R S T U V W X Y Z MTL 4 PAINT EXPOSED CANOPY STRUCTURE; EP T.O. ACCENT WALL 4' 6" T.O. WALL ' 4" RD FLOOR ' 0" 5 WEST ELEVATION A00 /" = ' 0" N M A0 L IMP LOWER LEVEL 89' 6" K FALSE EXTERIOR UNITS; EP A04 J OVERFLOW SCUPPER; TYP. H IMP G 4.5 A05 A04 F 4. Sim ELEVATOR OVERRUN NEW ADDITION.7 MTL 4. IMP MTL 4.9 IMP.5 E D D.4 75 SQ FT SIGN REPLACE EXISTING METAL COPING; MTL 4 FALSE UNITS BEHIND NEW STOREFRONTS EP 4 NEW ADDITION EXISTING BUILDING NEW SCREEN WALL ELEMENT MTL METAL PANEL SURROUND BY STORAGE SYSTEM PROVIDER; COLOR TO MATCH EP ROOF ACCESS LADDER (BEYOND) W5 A0 W5. MTL MTL C REPAINT EXISTING EIFS BUILDING EP.7 W W A0. Sim 4 A04 4 A0 EP EP Sim B MTL 5 A MTL A05 W W W A A0 W4 Sim A EP EP EP EP EP 4 MTL IMP LIGHTS OVER DOORS CMU FALSE UNITS BEHIND STOREFRONT; EP 4 LIGHT OVER DOOR CMU A0 Sim PAINT COLOR TO MATCH IMP PAINT DARK GRAY PAINT COLOR TO MATCH SHERWIN WILLIAMS 7069 IRON ORE PAINT TO MATCH ESS GREEN T.O. WALL ' 4" RD FLOOR ' 0" ND FLOOR 0' 6" ST FLOOR 00' 0" LOWER LEVEL 89' 6" T.O. HIGH SCREEN WALL 0' 0" T.O. LOW SCREEN WALL 6' 0" T.O. EXISTING BUILDING 4' 4" EXISTING MEZZANINE ' 0" PAINTED METAL CANOPY EP ST FLOOR 00' 0" FALSE UNITS BEHIND STOREFRONT EP 4 PHASE SHEET DESCRIPTION DRAWING INFORMATION ISSUE RECORD REGISTRATION ARCHITECT PROJECT NAME PROJECT NUMBER: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: DATE: 000 Twelve Oaks Center Dr. Suite 00 Wayzata MN 559 Tel Fax I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION, AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. THE ARITECT SHALL BE DEEMED THE AUTHORS AND OWNERS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INSTRUMENTS OF SERVICE AND SHALL RETAIN ALL COMMON LAW, STATUTORY AND OTHER RESERVED RIGHTS, INCLUDING COPYRIGHTS OF THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS. COMPUTER DIRECTORY: TODD MOHAGEN, AIA, NCARB REGISTRATION NUMBER: 8074 NO. DESCRIPTION DATE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS // PDV N. MISSLING S. OLIVER //06 C:\Revit Projects\647-Baker_Road_Mini_Storage_nmissling.rvt EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEVATIONS BUILDING PERMIT A00

13 Planning Commission Resolution No. 08- Resolution approving variances for a second wall sign at 650 Baker Road Be it resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota, as follows: Section. Background..0 The subject property is located at 650 Baker Road. It is legally described on Exhibit A of this resolution..0 Austin Harris, on behalf of the property owners, is proposing to add a second wall sign to the building to identify the building tenant, Extra Space Storage. The proposed sign would be 85 square feet; 8 inch tall letter band; and Located on the east elevation, facing Baker Road..0 City Code 5.06(4) limits industrially zoned buildings to one wall sign that does not exceed five percent of the building face on which the sign is located or 50 square feet, whichever is less..04 Minnesota Statute Subd. 6, and City Code authorizes the planning commission to grant variances. Section. Standards..0 By City Code Subd., a variance may be granted from the requirements of the zoning ordinance when: () the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this ordinance; () when the variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan; and () when the applicant establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. Practical difficulties means: () The proposed use is reasonable; () the need for a variance is caused by circumstances unique to the property, not created by the property owner, and not solely based on economic considerations; and () the proposed use would not alter the essential character of the surrounding area.

14 Planning Commission Resolution No. 08- Page Section. Findings..0 The proposal meets the variance standard outlined in City Code Subd. (a):. PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE ORDINANCE: The intent of the sign ordinance provision is to allow wall signs that provide reasonable visibility by: () identifying the tenant of a building; and () helping the traveling public find their way to intended destinations. The proposed sign meets this intent. The proposed sign consists of the tenant name that is of a reasonable size in comparison to the size of the building facade. Secondly, having a second sign on the east elevation would enhance vehicular wayfinding given that it would face Baker Road, which is a welltraveled arterial street and location of the main entrance to the site.. CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The comprehensive plan provides that the city values businesses and recognizes the role of business in support of aspects of community growth and development. Specifically, the comprehensive plan policies state that that the city will support existing businesses and collaborate with business to determine service, employee housing and transportation needs. The proposed sign is a reasonable accommodation of a new business in the community. The sign would provide for appropriate identification and visibility of the business without negatively impacting the overall aesthetic of the community.. PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES: There are practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance:. REASONABLENESS: It is reasonable to provide a second wall sign to identify a building of this size. The subject building will be approximately,000 square feet in area and has a 4,86 square foot eastern wall face. The proposed wall sign would cover approximately percent of the entire wall and the letter height would be 8-inches tall on a 6-foot tall wall.. UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCE: The property location is a circumstance unique to the property. The subject property has frontage on two high traffic roads, which provide visibility from both the south and east. This circumstance is not common to every industrial building in the city.. CHARACTER OF LOCALITY: The proposed signs would not adversely impact the character of the locality.

15 Planning Commission Resolution No. 08- Page Section 4. Planning Commission Action. 4.0 The planning commission approves the above-described variance based on the findings outlined in section of this resolution. Approval is subject to the following conditions:. Subject to staff approval, the site must be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the following plans, except as modified by the conditions below: Site Plan dated Jan. 6, 08 Building plan set dated Jan. 6, 08. The applicant must receive a sign permit prior to installing the sign.. Prior to issuance of a sign permit, a copy of this resolution must be recorded with Hennepin County. 4. This variance will end on Dec., 09, unless the city has issued a building permit for the project covered by this permit or has approved a time extension. Adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota, on Feb. 5, 08. Brian Kirk, Chairperson Attest: Kathy Leervig, Deputy City Clerk Action on this resolution: Motion for adoption: Seconded by: Voted in favor of: Voted against: Abstained: Absent: Resolution adopted.

16 Planning Commission Resolution No. 08- Page 4 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota, at a duly authorized meeting held on Feb. 5, 08. Kathy Leervig, Deputy City Clerk

17 Planning Commission Resolution No. 08- Page 5 Exhibit A