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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-218 CCR Member john Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 65 -218 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 65080 SUBMITTED BY NAEGELE ADVERTISING AND LEON CHELMO WHEREAS, Naegele Advertising and Leon Chelmo have submitted Application No. 65080 requesting a variance to permit the construction of a free standing rotating sign for Mr. Suds car wash on Parcel 5910, Auditor's Subdivision 216, and WHEREAS, the council has reviewed the provisions of the present ordinances and the proposed sign ordinance which has been prepared as a part of the effectuation devices under the "701" planning study, and WHEREAS, the council finds that the proposed sign ordinance does not prohibit all rotating signs, and WHEREAS, the council finds that rotating signs may be permitted when designed to limit distraction to motorists and occupants of abutting property, and WHEREAS, the council has determined that the undesirable features of rotating signs are a function of speed of rotation, height above the ground, size and lighting, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota approves Application No. 65080 under the following conditions: 1. The total height of the sign shall be no more than 24 feet above curb grade. 2. The sign shall be located in a line with the gasoline pump islands as shown on the plans and 15 feet from the property line. 3. The sign shall rotate at a rate to be determined by the Council, within two weeks. 4. The rotating portion of the sign shall be not less than 12 feet above curb grade. 5. The area of a single surface of the rotating portion of the sign shall not exceed 150 sq. ft. and the total area of one side shall not exceed 180 sq. ft. 6. The sign shall have an interior light source only, which shall be of a constant intensity and color and shall not have reflective surfaces designed to reflect light from outside sources. 7. The rotating sign is approved on the condition that a second free standing sign will not be erected. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -218 October 25, 1965 Date Mayor ATTEST: C 6.1— �w Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Howard Heck and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Gordon Erickson, Phil Cohen, john Leary, Earl Simons and Howard Heck, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.