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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-024 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2016-024 RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCES FROM SECITON 1325.01, SUBDIVISION 2(A) OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE WHEREAS, Planning Case 16-013 for Variances in order to install a new scoreboard and press box on the Mounds View High School Athletic field complex located at 1900 Lake Valentine Road and legally described on attached Exhibit A came before the City Council for review and approval on June 27, 2016; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 2016, after published and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the Planning Commission, acting as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, held a public hearing, at which time all persons desiring to be heard concerning this Application were given the opportunity to speak thereon; WHEREAS, on June 8, 2016, the Planning Commission recommended approval of Variances in order to install a new scoreboard and press box on the Mounds View Athletic field complex located at 1900 Lake Valentine Road, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, as amended by the ten(10) conditions in the June 27, 2016 Report to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on June 27, 2016, the City Council directed preparation of findings for approval of the Variances. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Arden Hills, Minnesota hereby approves Applicant's request for Variances from Section 1325.01, subdivision 2(A), of the Arden Hills City Code in order to install a new scoreboard and press box at 1900 Lake Valentine Road based on the following findings of fact and subject to the following conditions: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The analysis contained within staff memorandums and the exhibits attached to the aforesaid memorandums, all minutes from the above mentioned meetings, and any and all other materials distributed at those meetings are hereby incorporated by reference. 2. The Applicant is Mounds View High School. 3. The Subject Property is 1900 Lake Valentine Road, Mounds View, Minnesota. 1 188031vl 4. The Subject Property is zoned R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District. 5. Schools are permitted as a conditional use in the R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District pursuant to Section 1320.05 of the Arden Hills City Code. 6. Mounds View High School operates under a Conditional Use Permit in the R-1 Zoning District. 7. Athletic fields and accessory equipment are permitted under the original CUP for Mounds View High School. 8. The applicant is requesting Variances in order to install a new scoreboard and press box on the athletic field complex. 9. The Variances are being requested to allow the scoreboard and press box to exceed fifteen (15) feet in height. 10. The applicant is requesting a Variance for the scoreboard height of 22-feet 11-inches above grade. 11. The applicant is requesting a Variance for the press box located on the "home side" of the football stadium height of 19-feet 4-inches above grade from the back of the bleachers or 33-feet 4-inches above grade of the playing field. 12. The proposed uses will not exceed the lot coverage limits for the Subject Property. 13. The proposed uses meet all setback requirements. 14. The proposed uses are in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance because scoreboards are permitted accessory uses with athletic fields. 15. The proposed uses are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan because the Subject Property is guided for its current and proposed use as a high school. 16. The proposed uses are reasonable because scoreboards and press boxes are addressed in the Zoning Ordinance as reasonable uses within educational athletic facilities. 17. The Subject Property is unique because of its size,the considerable setback from adjacent properties, and its use as a high school in a residential district. 18. The proposed use will not alter the essential character of the locality. 19. Because a scoreboard and press box at an athletic complex are reasonable uses, the Subject Property is unique, and approval of the Variances will not alter the essential 2 1880310 character of the locality, strict enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance height requirements would cause the Applicant practical difficulties as defined by Minnesota Statute 462.357, subdivision 6. CONDITIONS 1. Construction of the scoreboard and press box shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. The Applicant shall continue to abide by all previous agreements and Conditional Use Permits, as amended by the conditions of approval of this application. 3. A Conditional Use Permit Amendment Agreement shall be prepared by the City Attorney and subject to City Council approval. The CUP agreement shall be signed by the applicant and approved by the City Council prior to issuance of any building permits. 4. Building permits shall be obtained for the proposed improvements to the athletic field complex. 5. Building permits shall be issued by June 27, 2017, or an extension shall be requested at least 45 days preceding this deadline. 6. A minimum of one (1)tree shall be planted within the Mounds View High School property to meet the Zoning Code requirements. Each deciduous tree is required to be a minimum of two and one-half(2.5) caliper inches and coniferous trees are required to be six (6) feet in height. 7. All building and setback requirements shall be met. 8. An automatic dimmer module shall be installed to reduce the nighttime light output of the LED lighting of the scoreboard based on ambient light levels. 9. The sound system being installed within the scoreboard shall meet all applicable standards set by the EPA and MPCA. 10. The scoreboard shall not be used as a dynamic sign to display messages or videos. 3 188031A ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 11" DAY OF JULY,2016. /Xa, David Grant, Mayor ATTEST ity Clerk 4aose`y-' 4 188031v1 EXHIBIT A Legal Description The East '/2 of the Southeast '/4 of Section 27, Township 30, Range 23 and the East '/4 corner of said Section 27; thence run Southerly on the East line of said Section 27 for 1297.1 feet; thence run Westerly at right angles to said line for 90 feet; thence Northerly and parallel to said line a distance of 250 feet to the place beginning; thence continuing Northerly along said parallel line a distance of 250 feet; thence run Westerly at right angles and parallel to said line a distance of 250 feet; thence Easterly at right angles a distance of 435.6 feet,to the point of beginning in the "Subject Property". 5 188031v1