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010218 Planning1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. CONSENT BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North Tuesday, January 2, 2018 7:00 p.m. 4. PUBLIC HEARING 4.1 PC 17-23, request for an amendment to a Comprehensive Sign Plan to allow expansion and illumination of tenant identification signs on the west wall of the New Hope Shopping Center at 4203 Winnetka Ave N, ARI LLC, petitioner. S. COMMITTEE REPORTS 5.1 Design and Review Committee - next meeting tentatively January 18, 2018 5.2 Codes and Standards Committee - next meeting? 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. OLD BUSINESS 7.1 Approve December 5, 2017, Planning Commission Minutes. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT Petitioner must be in attendance at the meeting PLANNING CASE REPORT City of New Hope Meeting Date: January 2, 2018 Report Date: December 29, 2017 Planning Case: 17-23 Petitioner: ARI, LLC Address: 4203 Winnetka Avenue North Project Name: New Hope Shopping Center signage Project Description: Expansion and illumination of outdoor wall signage on west side of building I. Type of Planning Request Amendment to Comprehensive Sign Plan II. Zoning Code References Section: 3-50 - Sign Code Ill. Property Specifications Zoning: CC, City Center Location: The property is located northwest of the northwest quadrant of the intersection of 42nd and Winnetka avenues. Adjacent Land Uses: City Center (CC) to the north and east, Planned Unit Development (PUD) to the west, and Single Family Residential (R-1) to the south. Site Area: 7.31 acres, or 318,375 square feet Building Area: 87,684 square feet Planning District: Planning District 11. The Comprehensive Plan supports promoting private reinvestment into commercial sites along 42nd Avenue. It cites the appearance of the rear of shopping centers in the area as an area of concern and encourages continual maintenance. IV. Background The applicant, ARI, LLC:, is requesting an amendment to a Lomprehensive Sign Pian to allow for the installation of larger tenant identification signs on the west wall of the New Hope Shopping Center as well as the ability to illuminate the signs at their discretion. A 7,839 square foot addition was completed on the northwest corner of the building in 2016. In conjunction with the addition, wall treatments on the west side of the building were enhanced and an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Planned Unit Development (PUD) allowed for the installation of wall signs. The amendment allowed Planning Case Report 17-23 Page 1 1/2/18 the property owner flexibility in the number and location of wall signs. This included the installation of 15 tenant signs and three "marketing signs" to promote Life Time Fitness, all on the west side of the building. The approval capped the tenant signs to the dimensions specified within the application and restricted illumination to the three "marketing signs" and one Life Time Fitness tenant identification sign. The four Life Time Fitness signs were installed shortly thereafter; however, none of the other tenant identification signs were installed. The applicant is now requesting flexibility in the size and location of the tenant identification signs, as well as the ability to illuminate all of the signs. The vertical location of the tenant identification signs would remain consistent "cross the building while the property owner would have discretion on the horizontal location of the signs. V. Zoning Analysis A. Plan Description 1. Proposed Sign The applicant is requesting the ability to install up to 14 additional signs, in addition to the four Life Time signs and three Applebee's signs that are currently in place. According to the applicant, only three to four tenants plan to install signage at this time; however, flexibility for tenants to install signs in the future is preferred. The vertical location of the signs would remain consistent across the building, with placement within the established uniform sign band. The property owner would determine the horizontal location of the signs. The applicant is also requesting flexibility in the allowable square footage for each individual sign to accommodate for future tenants or logo changes. According to City Code, the cumulative area of wall sign, awning signs, canopy signs and marquee sign shall not exceed 10% of the face of the principal commercial building upon which they are located. The rear wall of the building has a facade area of 8,625 square feet, allowing for a total sign area of 862.50 square feet. Instead of capping each individual sign at the proposed square footage, the applicant is requesting that the total area of the wall signage be limited to 10% of the fagade. Individual signs would be limited to no more than 100 square feet. The property owner is also requesting the ability to illuminate each of the signs. While not all of the signs would be illuminated, the property owner would have the option of allowing illumination. Tenant Description Previously Approved Square Footage (2016) Proposed Square Footage (2018)"' Installed E Affinity Plus Tenant ID N/A 14.44 Apex Tenant ID 6.83 38.77 Applebee's Marketing N/A 6.80 J Applebee's Marketing N/A 6.80 J Applebee's Tenant ID N/A 13.33 J Cosmo Prof Tenant ID 8.39 N/A Future Tenant Tenant ID 9.00 15.05 Future Tenant Tenant ID 9.00 15.05 Future Tenant Tenant ID N/A 15.05 Planning Case Report 17-23 Page 2 1/2/18 Tenant Description Previously Approved Square Footage (2016) Proposed Square Installed Footage (2018)* I Future Tenant Tenant ID N/A 15.05 Future Tenant Tenant ID ' N/A 15.05 GNC Tenant ID 4.10 8.37 Hong Kong Buffet Tenant ID 31.72 39.15 Jackson Hewitt Tenant ID 13.03 25.42 Life Time Fitness Tenant ID 23.02 23.02 j J Life Time Fitness Marketing i 58.67 58.67 J Life Time Fitness Marketing 58.67 58.67 J Life Time Fitness Marketing 58.67 58.67 J Liquor Tobacco Tenant ID 6.97 14.44 Love Nails Tenant ID 7.96 N/A Northshore Vape Tenant ID 9.71 N/A Pawn Tenant ID 4.00 11.11 Pioneer Dental Tenant ID 11.90 N/A Subway Tenant ID 4.64 12.24 Taco John's Tenant ID 8.72 24.17 Total Square Footage 335.00 489.32 Max Square Footage Allowed N/A 862.50 "Size of individual signs would be limited to 100 square feet per sign, not to proposed square footage listed in table. Total cumulative area of wall signage would be limited to 10% of wall surface, or 862.50 square feet. 2. Sign Code City Code requires the submission of a Comprehensive Sign Plan for commercial multiple occupancy buildings. No illuminated wall signs are allowed on a side of a building that directly abuts a residential zoning district. The subject property does not abut to a residential district. The proposed signage does not exceed the maximum area requirement of 10% of the combined wall surfaces on walls that abut streets in business or industrial zoning districts. No individual tenant identification sign exceeds the 100 square foot area limit. The proposed "marketing signs" do not fit the definition of a wall sign, awning sign, canopy sign, or marquee sign. The signs contribute to the fagade appearance and were approved with flexibility offered as part of a CUP for PUD amendment in 2016. Tenants without exterior walls on the west side of the building are not eligible for signage, according to City Code. That flexibility was also granted as part of the CUP for PUD amendment. 3. Design Guidelines The city's Design Guidelines state that "signs should be positioned so they are an integral design feature of the building and to complement and enhance the building's architectural features. Signs should not obscure or destroy architectural details such as stone arches, glass Planning Case Report 17-23 Page 3 1/2/18 transom panels, or decorative brickwork." Signs may be placed in the horizontal lintel above the storefront windows; within window glass, provided that no more than 33% of any individual window is obscured, projecting from the building; as part of an awning; or in areas where signs were historically attached. The proposed location of the tenant identification signs within the established uniform sign band would be supported by the city's Design Guidelines. 4. Zoning District The New Hope Shopping Center is located in the City Center zoning district. District goals include requiring "aesthetically pleasing building and site design through the use of high- quality building materials, landscaping and architectural design," and the encouragement of "a sense of activity and liveliness along from building fagades, public open spaces and sidewalks." The New Hope Shopping Center is a highly visible site that abuts to the recent Hy -Vee redevelopment project. The proposed improvements contribute to the aesthetic appearance of the building, benefiting the shopping center, its tenants, and the surrounding properties. B. Zoning Code Criteria 1. Comprehensive sign plan. Mixed use, commercial, and industrial multiple occupancy buildings or single occupancy buildings with more than two signs shall submit an application and receive approval of a comprehensive sign plan. Any building devoted to two or more uses shall be a multiple occupancy building and shall require a comprehensive sign plan. Upon approval of a comprehensive sign plan, no permit shall be issued for an individual use except upon a determination that it is consistent with a previously or concurrently approved comprehensive sign plan. The effect of said comprehensive sign plan is to allow and require the owner of multiple occupancy structures to determine the specific individual sign requirements for the tenants of his building. As sign locations, size and other sign details may be of some significant importance in lease arrangements between owner and tenant, it is the city's intention to establish general requirements for the overall building only, thus providing a building owner with both the flexibility and responsibility to deal with his individual tenants on their specific sign needs. Comprehensive sign plan applications or amendments require approval of an administrative permit according to section 4-31 of the New Hope Zoning Code. a. Comprehensive sign plan information. The applicant shall prepare a written and graphic comprehensive sign plan for submission to the city. Said plan shall include, but not be limited to the following information: 1. Sign location (both wall signs and freestanding signs). 2. Sign area. 3. Sign height. 4. Scaled building elevations. S. Scaled floor plan that outlines tenant bays. 6. Identification of sign design. 7. Sign construction drawings (sections). Planning Case Report 17-23 Page 4 112/18 8. The city council, planning commission and city staff may request additional information from the applicant concerning the application or may retain expert opinions at the expense of the city, or may require as a condition of proceeding with its consideration that the applicant furnish expert opinion and data at the expense of the applicant. Findings. The tentative locations and sizes of the wall signs have been defined on the plans submitted by the applicant. The vertical location of the signs would remain consistent throughout the building, with placement within the established uniform sign band. The property owner would determine the horizontal location of the signs. The applicant is requesting flexibility in the allowable square footage for each individual sign to accommodate for future tenants or logo changes. According to City Code, the cumulative area of wall signs, awning signs, canopy signs and marquee sign shallnot exceed 10% of the face of the principal commercial building upon which they are located. The rear wall of the building has a facade area of 8,625 square feet, allowing for a total sign area of 862.50 square feet. Instead of capping each individual sign at the proposed square footage, the applicant is requesting that the total area of the wall signage be limited to 10% of the facade. Individual signs would be limited to 100 square feet. The request will meet the intent of the City Code while allowing the property owner the flexibility necessary to accommodate future tenants without needing to continually amend the Comprehensive Sign Plan. b. Through an approved comprehensive sign plan, the site may have building identification wall signs, individual tenant wall signs, awning signs, canopy signs, marquee signs and directory signs. The cumulative sign area of the aforementioned signs shall not exceed 10% of the building fagades which they are located. These signs shall be located on building fagades fronting on public street or a city approved private street. Findings. Under no circumstance will wall signs exceed 862.50 square feet, or 10% of the building facade. According to the applicant, wall signs will most likely be limited to approximately half of the tenants within the building due to costs associated with installation. c. Multiple occupancy buildings. 1. Wall signs. i. Maximum area. The total allowable sign area for a multiple occupancy structure shall not exceed 15% of the combined wall surfaces on walls which abut streets in business or industrial zoning districts. No individual tenant identification sign may exceed 100 square feet in area. Findings. Wall signs will not exceed 10% of the combined wall surfaces and no tenant identification sign will exceed 100 square feet in area. ii. No multiple occupancy structure may display more than two overall building identification signs. The total area of individual tenant wall Planning Case Report 17-23 Page 5 1/2/18 signs, awning signs, canopy signs and marquee signs shall not exceed 10% of the building fagade of the individual tenant bay. Findings. This requirement has been satisfied. iii. Tenant signs. Individual tenants located within multiple occupancy structures shall be permitted to display individual signs, if they have separate exterior entrances to their use or they are tenants in a shopping center. A. tenant orn pying a corner location fronting two stxeets may display signs to both street frontages. Findings. Flexibility for this requirement was granted as part of the CUP for PUD amendment in 2016 as the signs contribute to the facade appearance, giving the building attractive, four-sided architecture in a highly visible location. iv. Except for subsection (k)(5)c.1.iv of this section, tenant wall, awning, and banner signs shall be located on the building fagades of the tenant bay occupied by the business. Findings. Flexibility for this requirement was granted as part of the CUP for PUD amendment in 2016. V. The property owner may identify through a comprehensive sign plan up to four tenants per building within the multiple occupancy building that will be eligible to locate wall signs on the building at locations beyond their occupied tenant bays. Findings. Flexibility for this requirement was granted as part of the CUP for PUD amendment in 2016. vi. The location of all wall signs and awning signs shall be established through an approved comprehensive sign plan. No illuminated wall signs shall be located on the side of a building where the lot directly abuts a residential zoning district. Findings. The vertical location of the signs would remain consistent throughout the building, with placement within the established uniform sign band. The property owner would determine the horizontal location of the signs. The subject property does not abut to a residential district vii. Individual sign permits shall be required prior to the installation of any wall signs or awning signs. Findings. The property owner must obtain permits for each individual sign prior to installation. viii. Multiple story/multiple occupancy buildings with tenants served by a common building entrance may have, in addition to the wall signs, one tenant directory sign as either a wall sign or freestanding sign located Planning Case Report 17-23 Page 6 112118 at each common entrance provided the tenant directory sign meets the following standards: a. An individual tenant directory sign shall not exceed 100 square feetin area. b. An individual tenant directory sign shall be located within 50 feet of the common building entrance. c. A freestanding individual tenant directory wall sign shall not exceed ten feet in height. Individual tenant directory wall signs shall not be located above the building floor where the common entrance is located. Findings. The subject property is not served by a common building entrance. C. Design and Review Committee The Design and Review Committee met on December 14, 2017. The committee was generally supportive of the request for an amendment to the Comprehensive Sign Plan. D. A1proval 1. Type of Approval a. Comprehensive Sign Plan - quasi-judicial 2. Timeline a. Date Application Received: December 7, 2017 b. End of 60 -Day Decision Period: February 5, 2018 c. End of 120 -Day Decision Period: April 6, 2018 IV. Notification Property owners within 500 feet of the parcel were notified by mail and a legal notice was published in the Sun Post newspaper. VIII. Summary The applicant is requesting the ability to increase the allowable size and ability to illuminate wall signs that were approved for the west side of the New Hope Shopping Center in 2016. The vertical location of the signs would remain consistent across the building, with placement within the established uniform sign band. The property owner would determine the horizontal location of the signs. The applicant is requesting flexibility in the allowable square footage for each individual sign to accommodate for future tenants or logo changes. The total area of the wall signage would be limited to 10% of the fagade with individual signs not to exceed 100 square feet. Planning Case Report 17-23 Page 7 1/2/18 IX. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Comprehensive Sign Plan, with the following conditions of approval: 1. Individual tenant signs shall be placed within uniform sign band in a consistent vertical location. 2. The horizontal placement and allocation of sign area shall be at the discretion of the property owner, with the cumulative sign area not to exceed 862.50 square feet and individual sign area not to exceed 100 square feet. 3. The applicant shall obtain individual sign permits for each of the signs to be installed. Attachments • Application and plans (December 12, 2017) • Photos of installed signs and 2016/2017 comparison a Planning Consultant memo (December 27, 2017) 1 Design Guidelines on signs (pp. 21-22) Planning Case Report 17-23 Page 8 1/2/18 12/07/2017 TO: CITY OF NEW HOPE FROM: ARI LLC RE: COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN REQUEST— Narrative (revised 12/14/17) Internally tiluminated Exterior Signage for New Hope Malt: Rear or West (Hyyee) Facing direction 1. Signage request application is for volume of area, to make sure have available for future use. 2. All future use of rear exterior signage must fit within overall Hand site designated and Can be internally illuminated at Landlord discretion. 3. At this time not assigning to individual tenants, but up to Landlord to determine use and area of horizontal location, vertical location to remain consistent. 4. Signs may vary but square footage will not exceed 10% or 862.50 Total SF 5. Alf future tenant applications for signage must be reviewed and approved by Landlord prior to City Approval. Please see total S.F. calculations and Exterior signage drawings attached to Application ARI LLC COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN REQUEST - S.F. CALCULATIONS Tenant Height Length Square Footage Description Life Time Fitness 2' - 3.625" 10' - 0" 23.02 Tenant 1D Life Time Fitness 7' - 4" 8' - 0" 58.67 Marketing Life Time Fitness 17'- 4" 84-011 58.67 Marketing Life Time Fitness 71- 44' 8' . O" 58.67 Marketing Tenant 1' -sit 91-o3/84. 15.05 Tenant ID Jackson Hewitt 11- 8" 15' - 3" 25.42 Tenant ID Affinity Plus 1' - 8" 8' - 8" 14.44 Tenant ID Tenant 1' - 8" 9' - 0 3/8" 15.05 Tenant ID Tenant 1' - 8" 9' - 0 3/8" 15.05 Tenant lD GNC 1' - $" S'- 01/4`• 8.37 Tenant lD Pawn 1' - 8" 61- 8" 11.11 Tenant ID Liquor it- 8" 8' - 8" 14.44 Tenant lD Taco John's v- 8" 14' - 6" 24.17 Tenant ID Subway 11-811 7'- 41/8" 12.24 Tenant iD Apex Chiropractic 1' - 8" 23'- 3 1/8" 38.77 Tenant]D Hong Kong Buffet 1' - 8" 23'- 5 7/8" 39.15 Tenant ID Tenant 11.811 9` - 0 3/8" 15.05 Tenant 1D Tenant 1' - 8" 9'- 0 3/8" 15.05 Tenant lD A plebees :It- 8" 8' - 0" 13.33 Tenant lD A plebees V- 2" 5' - 10" 6.80 Marketing Applebees 11-21' 5' -10" 6.80 Marketing MAX ALLOWED - NOT TO EXCEED 86:2.50 BUILDING SQUARE FEET EXTERIOR SIGNAGE SCHEDULE SIGN# SIGN NAME Comments ra.k!V;oo IXISTINGBUILDING 79,845 +=ADDITION 7.889 ITTOTAL 87,684 . 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NEWHOPB,I�Ni54�1 � • •..... uesEsrwmernrrtn�vw, versvaxxmwere„x■s rannur� ux°v" leammm amara tv� ua■� raw: uxeoFnEm�,�o�:rrmau ■ E .mow. w■r ■,m N1■ WE OWM con v-1 3 PARTIAL ELEVATION AT APPLEBEE'S _ a w 5'-1 o" 5'-10* • a a 2 APPLEBEE'S - SIGN (27 SF) 12" = 1'-0" -- �r w IND 1�'] W •• 408'-41W FULL BUILDING T_ T r 1 I 2 WEST ELEVATION - TENANT SIGNAGE ^ s A-13 2016 2017 .'NORTHWEST AS OCIATER CONSULTANTS, INC. 4150 Olson Memorial Highway, Ste. 320, Golden Valley, MN 55422 Telephone: 763.957.1100 Website: www.nacplanning.com MEMORANDUM TO: Jeff Sargent FROM: Alan Brixius DATE: December 27, 2017 RE: New Hope — New Hope Shopping Center Comprehensive Sign Pian Amendment FILE NO: 131.01 — 17.12 BACKGROUND In 2016, the City approved a comprehensive sign plan amendment for the New Hope Shopping Center to allow business identification signs and three 59 square foot marketing signs on the west side of the building. In approving this sign plan, the City found that these signs contributed to the City Center integrated commercial design by providing business identification between commercial sites, promoting business interchange, reducing the visual impact of the building's rear service drive, and meeting the City's commercial design guidelines. The shopping center is now requesting the following changes to their sign plan through a new comprehensive sign plan amendment: 1. The applicant is requesting larger tenant identification signs and the ability to illuminate the tenant identification signs at their discretion on the west wall of the shopping center. 2. The applicant is requesting flexibility in the size and location of individual tenant signs to be determined by the landlord, with maximum sign area of all wall signs meeting the total sign area cap below 10% of the building facade on which they are located. ISSUES AND ANALYSIS Zoning, The New Hope Shopping Center is zoned CC, City Center District. This district's purpose is to create a unified district and implement the goals within the New Hope City Center Vision, Comprehensive Plan, and New Hope. Design Guidelines. Elements of these plans include: Promote business interchange between the various shopping centers. Four-sided architecture. Reducing the visual impacts of the internal service areas. Integrating building and internal traffic patterns into a unified design. The introduction of signs on the rear wall of tho New Hope Shopping Center brings some business identification to the customers in the Hy -Vee parking lot. It also brings an architectural component to an otherwise blank wall, which contributes both color and interest to the New Hope Shopping Center site. These signs are intended to promote interest and business interchange between the commercial sites. Comprehensive Sign Plan. The New Hope Sign Code allows for a multiple occupancy building to pursue a comprehensive sign plan to allow the property owner to determine the specific individual sign requirements for tenants in the building. The sign plan provides flexibility to the property owner in dealing with individual tenant needs. Tenant signs may be located on the building facade fronting a public or City -approved private street. The past approval of the Lifetime Fitness signs on the west side of the shopping center deemed the back service drive of the shopping center as a City -approved private street. The same finding will be used in evaluating this application. Maximum Sign Area. The total allowable sign area shall not exceed 1u"/o of wall surfaces abutting the private street. The rear wall of the New Hope Shopping Center has a facade area of 8,625 square feet. This allows for a total allowable sign area of 862.50 square feet. The following table illustrates the proposed tenant sign sizes. 2 Individual Sign Area (square feet Sign Area Total (square feet Lifetime Business Identification 23.02 23.02 Lifetime Marketing Signs 3 x 58.67 176.01 Future Tenant Signs 5 x 15.05 75.25 Jackson Hewitt 25.42 25.42 Plus 14.44 14.44 -Affinity GNC 8.37 8.37 Pawn 11.11 11.11 14.44 14.44 -Liquor Taco John's 24.17 24.17 12.24 -Subway___12.24 Chiropractic 38.77 38.77 -Apex Kong Buffet 39.15 39.15 -Hong Applebee's Business Identification 13.33 13.33 Marketing Signs 2 x 6.80 13.60 -Applebee's 489.32 Max allowed - not to exceed 10% 8,625 wall fa ade 862.50 allowable area 2 The table above demonstrates that proposed signs fall far below the 10% maximum wall sign area for the west wall fagade and complies with maximum individual tenant wall signs of 100 square feet. Sign Locations. The comprehensive sign plan standards require the tenant sign placement to be on the tenant bay fagade. The Sign Code allows for an exception to this standard for up to four to. -ants. The shopping center floor plan shows seven tenants abutting the west shopping center wall. The request is to allow up to nine tenants not abutting the west shopping center to also have signs along the west wall, within a controlled size limit, and uniform sign band. In 2016, the City approved 15 tenant signs for the west wall, which included the potential for two future tenants. The large expanse of the west wall, limited proposed sign size, and uniform sign height made this request acceptable. Illuminated Signs. The previous plans approved the size, location, and illumination of the Lifetime Fitness business identification sign and three marketing signs. The sign plan amendment requests the illumination of multiple tenant signs on the west side of the building. The proposed tenant sign shall be either internally illuminated cabinet signs or channel letters. The type of signs and colors would be reflective of the business brand. Internally illuminated signs are allowed within the commercial zoning district provided glare from said signs shall not exceed one foot candle at the centerline of a public street or property line where abutting a residential district. This location will not impact either a public street or residential property. The illumination of these signs are acceptable provided an electrical wiring plan is submitted and approved with the sign permits. RECOMMENDATION Based on our review, we find that the proposed comprehensive sign plan represents a reasonable use of the site. The proposed signs are directed toward adjoining commercial sites that share access drives and will serve to implement the CC District's intent to create a unified commercial design and promote business interchange between the shopping centers. We would recommend approval of the comprehensive sign plan with the following conditions: Each individual tenant sign shall require a separate sign and electrical permit at time of installation. 2. The individual tenant signs shall match the proposed sign height, but the allocation of sign area shall be at the discretion of the landlord with the cumulative sign area not to exceed 862.50 square feet. 3 3. The location of the tenant signs shall be at the discretion of the landlord within the established uniform sign band. c: Jeff Alger Aaron Chirpach Roger Axel Jessi Weber 2 I0e`sigb GuidlisW*S City of New I -tope ALL DISTRICTS Signs Objective: To encourage signs that are architecturally compatible with the st de, composition, materials, colors, and details of the building, and with other signs on nearby buildings. Signs should be an integral part of the building and site design. Projection Sign Wail and projecting signs Signs should be positioned so they are an integral design feature of the building and to complement and enhance the building's architectural features. Signs should not obscure or destroy architectural details such as stone arches, glass transom panels, or decorative brickwork. Signs may be placed: • In the horizontal lintel above the storefront windows • Within window glass, provided that no more than 33 percent of any individual window is abscured • Projecting from the building • As part of an awning • In areas where signs were historically attached Monument Sign Canopy Sign March 24, 2008 _ - - ..... ..,. ,-- 21 "'., ; City of New Hope Design Guidelines Signs, continued Shape- Wall signs should generally be rectangular. In most cases, the edges of signs shall include a raised border that sets the sign apart from the building. Individual raised letters set onto the sign area surface are alsc preferred. Projecting signs may be designed in a variety of shapes. Colors- Sign colors shall be compatible with the building facade to which the sign is attached. No more than three colors should be used per sign, unless part of an illustration. To ensure the legibility of the sign, a high degree of contrast between the background and letters is preferred. A combination of soft/neutral shades and darktric:h shades (see Build- ing Calors standard) are encouraged. Materials- Sign materials should be consistent or compatible with the original construction mate ials and architectural style of the building facade on which they are to be displayed. Natural materials such as wood and metal are more ap- propriate than plastic. Neon signs may be appropriate for windows. Illumination- External illumination of signs is permitted by incandescent, metal halide, or fluorescent light that emits a continuous white light. Light shall not shine directly onto the ground or adjacent buildings. Neon signs are permitted. Internally lit awnings are not permitted. Internally lit box signs and variable electronic message signs are discouraged. Free-standing signs- Ground or monument signs are encouraged rather than pylon signs. Sign materials, colors, and architectural detailing should be similar to those of the principal building. The area around the base of the sign should be landscaped. Monument sign Commercial monument sign with readable graphics and quality materials. 22 March 24, 2008 CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 5, 2017 City Hall, 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The New Hope Planning Commission met in regular session pursuant to due tall and notice thereof; Vice Chair Clark called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Scott Clark, Jim Brinkman, Matt Mannix, Chris Hanson, Roger Landy, Bill Smith, Cedrick Frazier, Michael Redden Absent: Tom Schmidt Also Present: Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development; Jeff Alger, Community Development Assistant; Stacy Woods, Assistant City Attorney; Alan Brixius, Planning Consultant; Jessi Weber, Recording Secretary CONSENT BUSINESS None PUBLIC HEARING Vice Chair Clark introduced Item 4.1, text amendment to Section 13-7 of Planning Case 17-15 the New Hope City Code related to park dedication fees. Item 4.1 Mr. Jeff Alger, Community Development Assistant, gave background on the planning case. Alger stated the city requires the dedication of parkland or fees to fund them as a result of higher demand associated with new development. This dedication is required for platting, re - platting, subdivision or lot division allowing the development of land for residential, commercial, industrial, and other uses or combination thereof. According to the League of Minnesota Cities, case law and state statute require an "essential nexus" between the fees or dedication imposed and the municipal purpose sought to be achieved by the fee or dedication. The requirements apply to the following scenarios: 1. The creation of at least one additional lot or the addition of at least one dwelling unit. 2. The combination of lots for the purpose of development involving changes or mixed land uses or the intensification of uses. 3. Planned Unit Developments (PUD), as defined and regulated by the zoning code. Next, Alger reviewed the fees charged by other cities. Some cities used a flat fee and some charged a percentage of the value of the fair market land to be subdivided. An argument against park dedication fees is the potential deterring of development projects from taking place. The city compared the current fees to surrounding cities and determined the fees are lower than other cities. It was deemed appropriate to double the fees to match the fees of surrounding cities. Alger showed charts demonstrating the current fees and proposed fees. The Codes and Standards Committee was in favor of increasing park dedication fees to reflect increases in taxable land value in the city and align with need created by new subdivisions or developments. AIger concluded that staff was available for questions. When Vice Chair Clark questioned whether any of the Commissioners had any questions for staff, Commissioner Redden asked if there was a rational why the cap would be removed for the 3+ family dwellings, as the dedication fee would be quite large without the cap. Alger responded the proposed fee would be comparable to other cities. The rational is the fees are based on the number of people using the land. Commissioner Smith asked if this fee would be applicable to new dwellings. Alger confirmed it was for new dwellings. Commissioner Smith asked without a cap if the fees would be too expensive for development opportunities to occur. Alger stated that was one of the arguments opposing park dedication fees. The fee increases are in line with what other cities are charging. Sargent clarified that park dedication fees are only applied when a new lot is created. The proposed fee increases are in line with what most contractors are used to paying. Commissioner Smith asked how much development property the city had. Sargent said there is only one area that currently is being looked at for development. This does not mean there will not be other opportunities in the future. Al Brixius said if a subdivision occurs, and is replaced unit for unit, there is no park dedication fee collected. Commissioner Hanson agreed that the fee increases wouldn't deter a large project from happening. Vice Chair Clark inquired if anyone in the audience would like to address the Planning Commission. Being that no one else wanted to speak, Vice Chair Clark asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing. Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Redden, to close the public hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. Commissioner Redden asked for further discussion regarding the recommendation for a cap on the 3+ family dwellings. Vice Chair Clark said the park dedication fees are small in comparison to the value of the project and are just part of the development cost. Commissioner Mannix said most of the surrounding cities did not have a cap with their fees. Commissioner Redden said he had wanted further discussion due to the fact that our fee was different from other cities because of that cap. Motion Motion by Commissioner Redden, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, Item 4.1 to approve Planning Case 17-15, text amendment to Section 13-7 of the New Hope City Code related to park dedication fees. Voting in favor: Brinkman, ,Mannix, Hanson, Clark, Landy, Smith, Frazier, Redden Voting against: None Absent: Schmidt 2 Planning Commission Meeting December 5, 2017 Motion approved 8-0 Vice Chair Clark stated the case will move forward to the December 11, 2017 City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING Vice Chair Clark introduced Item 4.2, text amendment to Section 3-50 of Planning Case 17-16 the New Hope City Code related to on—premises directional signs. Item 4.2 Mr. Jeff Alger, Community Development Assistant, gave background on the planning case. Alger stated the City Code restricts on -premises directional signs to no more than two square feet in size. Businesses are allowed up to four signs and can exceed four with the special approval of city council. Several businesses have approached the city stating these signs are too restrictive and need to be larger to ensure visibility. At the August 3, 2017 Codes and Standards meeting, staff recommended increasing the size to three square feet in size, which is about the size of a yard sign used to promote special events and fundraisers. Staff is also recommending signs be limited to eight feet in height. Vice Chair Clark asked the first question if there currently was a height restriction. Mr. Alger stated currently the code does not address directional sign heights and staff wanted to make sure that was addressed in this text amendment. The limit of eight feet in height matches the rest of the sign code in regards to height restrictions. Vice Chair Clark asked if the suggested increase in size would make enough of a difference to ensure visibility. Alger responded that the recommended size is consistent with other temporary signs, which are easy enough to read, and is a common size for printing. Vice Chair Clark inquired if anyone in the audience would like to address the Planning Commission. Being that no one else wanted to speak, Vice Chair Clark asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing. Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to close the public hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. Motion Motion by Commissioner Redden, seconded by Commissioner Landy, to Item 4.2 approve Planning Case 17-16, text amendment to Section 3-50 of the New Hope City Code related to on—premises directional signs. Voting in favor: Brinkman, Mannix, Hanson, Clark, Landy, Smith, Frazier, Redden Voting against: None Absent: Schmidt Motion approved 8-0 Vice Chair Clark stated the case will move forward to the December 11, 2017 City Council meeting. 3 Planning Commission Meeting December 5, 2017 PUBLIC HEARING Vice Chair Clark introduced Item 4.3, text amendment to Section 4-3(d)(4) Planning Case 17-17 of the New Hope City Code related to the irrigation moisture sensors for Item 4.3 landscaped areas. Mr. Jeff Sargent, Community Development Director, gave background on the planning case. Sargent stated the city's landscape ordinance requires all landscaped areas be irrigated or have access to an exterior building water spigot in a location adequate for providing landscape maintenance. The city has received complaints about properties irrigating landscaped areas while it is raining. As a result of those complaints, the Planning Commission requested that the city consider an ordinance requiring moisture sensor irrigation controllers for new developments. The sensors detect moisture levels in the soil and prevent an irrigation system from operating when it is not necessary. Such devices prevent the waste of water by limiting irrigation as landscaped areas reach adequate moisture levels. This would apply to all properties except 1 and 2 family residential. The Codes and Standards Committee was in favor of requiring moisture sensor irrigation controllers for new developments installing automatic irrigation systems. Staff recommends approval of the proposed text amendment. When Vice Chair Clark questioned whether any of the Commissioners had any questions for staff, Commissioner Smith asked what the cost would be to install this moisture sensor. Mr. Sargent stated the cost has not been researched, but does not anticipate it to be prohibitive. This would be required for new installations or when systems are being replaced. Commissioner Smith was concerned with requiring people to do things they do not want to do. Mr. Sargent stated this change would be beneficial in regards to energy conservation. Again, this would not require current systems to upgrade to utilize this gauge; it would just require new installations to have this gauge. Al Brixius reiterated this would apply to multi -family, commercial, and industrial properties only and not one and two-family residential. Commissioner Redden asked when systems are being replaced if they are required to have this sensor on the new units. Mr. Brixius stated they would be required to comply with code. Commissioner Frazier said companies would likely want to upgrade to this gauge, as it would result in a cost savings to the companies through less water usage. Vice Chair Clark inquired if anyone in the audience would like to address the Planning Commission. Being that no one else wanted to speak, Vice Chair Clark asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing. Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Frazier, to close the public hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. 4 Planning Commission Meeting December 5, 2017 Motion Motion by Commissioner Redden, seconded by Commissioner Landy, to Item 4.3 approve Planning Case 17-17, text amendment to Section 4-3(d)(4) of the New Hope City Code related to the irrigation moisture sensors for landscaped areas. Voting in favor. Brinkman, Mannix, Hanson, Clark, Landy, Smith, Frazier, Redden Voting against: None Absent: Schmidt Motion approved S -v Vice Chair Clark stated the case will move forward to the December 11, 2017 City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING Vice Chair Clark introduced Item 4.4, text amendment to Sections 1-4, 3 - Planning Case 17-18 50, 4-30, 4-34, 6-9, and 13-3 of the New Hope City Code related to the Item 4.4 requirement of posting land use petition sign during zoning requests. Mr. Jeff Sargent, Community Development Director, gave background on the planning case. Sargent said this would be a text amendment that would aid the notification process during the land use request process. The City must follow strict state statute requirements for notifying residents of public hearings, including those located within 500 feet of the location through a mailer. Situations have arisen lately where individuals are claiming to have not received notification and were not made aware of the request until the last minute. This request will provide another opportunity for people to understand that a land use petition has been requested on a given property. The city would require the applicant put a yard -size sign on the property during the notification process. Sargent showed what the sign would look like for commissioners to see. Staff recommends approval of the proposed text amendment. Vice Chair Clark asked if the sign would be specific to the type of application or just a generic sign. Mr. Sargent responded it would be the generic sign required to be in the yard. Vice Chair Clark then asked if it would be the applicant or staff's responsibility to place the sign. Sargent stated it would be the applicant's responsibility. When the application is received, staff would give the applicant the sign and take a $15 refundable deposit, which is refunded when the sign is returned. Commissioner Frazier asked if $15 was the true cost of the sign. Sargent replied he thought it was double the true cost of the sign. Commissioner Redden asked for discussion about the paper the legal notices are published in. The Sun Post used to be delivered for free and since it no longer is, residents may not be receiving the notification. Sargent replied the procedure has been to use the official press of the city for notification, which is the Sun Post. There are always copies available at City Hall for residents to take for free or at least look at. 5 Planning Commission Meeting December 5, 2017 Residents who are not within the 500 -foot mailing radius can still drive by the signs and be informed of what is happening within the city. Other avenues are being explored for getting notifications out to residents. The city is working on a new website that will provide the opportunity for residents to receive notices through. Vice Chair Clark inquired if anyone in the audience would like to address the Planning Commission. Mayor Hemken stated the Sun Post is utilized for notices due to cost. Star Tribune is very expensive to publish public hearing notices. Many residents are also notified through the mailings that are sent within 500 feet of the location. Al Brixius stated that New Hope's notice radius of 500 feet is larger than other cities and the signs are a good idea. Stacy Woods made note there is a typo on the first page of the proposed ordinance. The word 'city' needs to be inserted in the second to last sentence, "The sign shall be removed and returned to the 'city' , by applicant..." Stacy wanted to propose that as an amendment. Being that no one else wanted to speak, Vice Chair Clark asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing. Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Frazier, to close the public hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. '.Motion Motion by Commissioner Redden, seconded by Commissioner Landy, to Item 4.4 approve Planning Case 17-18, text amendment to Sections 1-4, 3-50, 4-30, 4-34, 6-9, and 13-3 of the New Hope City Code related to the requirement of posting land use petition sign during zoning requests, to amend section 1-4 b sub -paragraph 5 to read, "The sign shall be removed and returned to the city by applicant..." Voting in favor: Brinkman, Mannix, Hanson, Clark, Landy, Smith, Frazier, Redden Voting against: None Absent: Schmidt Motion approved 8-0 Vice Chair Clark stated the case will move forward to the December 11, 2017 City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING Vice Chair Clark introduced Item 4.5, text amendment to Section 6-14 of Planning Case 17-20 the New Hope City Code related to the Small Cell Bill and right-of-way Item 4.5 management. Mr. Jeff Alger, Community Development Assistant, gave background on the planning case. Alger stated in 2017 amendments were made to Minnesota's Telecommunications Right -of -Way User Law. The amendments essentially eliminated any confusion about whether wireless providers are treated the same as other telecommunications Planning Commission Meeting December 5, 2017 Right -of -Way users under state law, but created a separate, streamlined permitting system that allows small cell wireless equipment to be placed on city -owned infrastructure in the ROW. This was a result of increasing demand for wireless and streaming data services. The law restricts antennas to no more than six cubic feet in volume and equipment associated with the antennas to 28 cubic feet in volume. The law limits new structures to 50 feet in height. The city ordinance requires poles to be placed 800 feet from each other. With the assistance of the city planner, the assistant city attorney drafted an ordinance consistent with what other cities in Minnesota are passing. The draft ordinance would be presented before uie uty council uit DeLeinber 11, 2017 io be passed in time to meet the deadline of January 1, 2018. Next, Alger showed examples of what these small cell wireless units would look like installed. New poles are also allowed in residential areas, with requirements to locate a new pole on the corner of residential properties. The city cannot be more restrictive that what the state statute allows. The Codes and Standard Committee was in favor of amending the City Code related to right-of-way management. Staff recommends approval of the proposed text amendment. When Vice Chair Clark questioned whether any of the Commissioners had any questions for staff or the applicant, no Commissioner had any questions. Vice Chair Clark then opened the Public Hearing, and no one from the audience wished to address the Commission. Being that no one wanted to speak, Vice Chair Clark asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing. Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Frazier, to close the public hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. Motion Motion by Commissioner Redden, seconded by Commissioner Landy, to Item 4.5 approve Planning Case 17-20, text amendment to Section 6-14 of the New Hope City Code related to the Small Cell Bill and right-of-way management. Voting in favor. Brinkman, Mannix, Hanson, Clark, Landy, Smith, Frazier, Redden Voting against: None Absent: Schmidt Motion approved 8-0 Vice Chair Clark stated the case will move forward to the December 11, 2017 City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING Vice Chair Clark introduced Item 4.6, text amendment to Section 4-3(b)(6) Planning Case 17-22 of the New Hope City Code related to the screening of air conditioning Item 4.6 cooling structures. 7 Planning Commission Meeting December 5, 2017 Mr. Jeff Sargent, Community Development Director, gave background on the planning case. City code requires air conditioning units to be located in the rear yard or in the side yard so long as they are screened from neighbors and right-of-way. In some instances, the materials used to screen air conditioning units are substandard and do not hold up over time. In such cases, viewing air conditioning units from the right-of-way or adjacent properties may be more aesthetically pleasing than the materials that are used for screening. The Codes and Standards Committee was in favor of eliminating screening requirements for air conditioning units iocated in the side yard. Staff recommends approval of the proposed text amendment. When Vice Chair Clark questioned whether any of the Commissioners had any questions for staff or the applicant, Commissioner Hanson asked if this would apply to residential and commercial properties. Sargent said it would apply to both residential and commercial properties. If a rooftop unit was being installed, the screening requirements would still apply. Commissioner Hanson asked if someone wanted to install a cooling tower if that would require screening. Mr. Brixius responded a cooling tower goes beyond an air- conditioning unit and screening of these towers would be addressed through the site plan review. Mr. Alger reminded commissioners the units are not allowed in the front yard of properties. Vice Chair Clark inquired if anyone in the audience would like to address the Planning Commission. Being that no one else wanted to speak, Vice Chair Clark asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing. Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Frazier, to close the public hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. Motion Motion by Commissioner Redden, seconded by Commissioner Landy, to Item 4.6 approve Planning Case 17-22, text amendment to Section 4-3(b)(6) of the New Hope City Code related to the screening of air conditioning cooling structures. Voting in favor: Brinkman, Mannix, Hanson, Clark, Landy, Smith, Frazier, Redden Voting against: None Absent: Schmidt Motion approved 8-0 Vice Chair Clark stated the case will move forward to the December 11, 2017 City Council meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS There is a meeting on December 14, 2017 where a comprehensive sign Design and Review plan will be discussed. Committee Planning Commission Meeting December 5, 2017 Item 5.1 Codes and Standards bone scheduled and staff will let the committee know when one is Committee scheduled. Item 5.2 NEW BUSINESS none OLD BUSINESS Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Brinkman, Approval of Minutes to approve the Planning Commission minutes of November 7, 2017, Item 7.1 Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Brinkman announced that he is cancer free. Everyone on the Planning Commission was happy to hear. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Vjk A Jessi Weber, Recording Secretary 9 Planning Commission Meeting December 5, 2017