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File #: ABZA 13-2    Version: 1
Type: Appeal-BZA Status: Archived
In control: City Council
Final action: 1/16/2013
Title: Public hearing to consider the appeal of Hamline Midway Coalition to a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to approve variances from the sign code requirements in order to allow a projecting business sign for The Love Doctor store.
Sponsors: Russ Stark
Code sections: Sec. 64.503. - TN1_TN3 traditional neighborhood and OS_B1 business districts.
Attachments: 1. 1607 University Avenue appeal application.pdf, 2. 1607 University Avenue 15.99 letter.pdf, 3. 1607 University Avenue BZA application docs.pdf, 4. 1607 University Avenue BZA cover sheet.pdf, 5. 1607 University Avenue BZA staff report.pdf, 6. 1607 University Avenue Hamline Midway Coalition letter.pdf, 7. 1607 University Avenue BZA Resolution.pdf, 8. 1607 University Avenue BZA minutes.pdf, 9. 1607 University Avenue pictures.pdf, 10. 1607 University Avenue (record of sign permits issued at this loaction and adjacent businesses.pdf, 11. 1607 University Avenue maps.pdf, 12. Spruce Tree Centre Letter
Title
Public hearing to consider the appeal of Hamline Midway Coalition to a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to approve variances from the sign code requirements in order to allow a projecting business sign for The Love Doctor store.
Body
The applicant, Troy DeCorsey, applied for a variance from the sign code requirement of Section 64.503(a)(3) in order to install a 25 square foot sign per side projecting 4 feet over the public sidewalk resulting in a variance of 9 square feet and a projection variance of one foot.  A public hearing was held on November 26, 2012.  Staff recommended denial of the requested variances.  There was no opposition present at the hearing. After hearing the applicant's testimony, the BZA moved to approve a 20.5 square foot sign per side projecting 4 feet over the public sidewalk resulting in a size variance of 4.5 square feet and a projection variance of one foot.   
 
Required Background Information
The appellant, Hamline Midway Coalition submitted an application for appeal.  As gounds for appeal, the applicant states: "According to BZA stafff report, several findings were not met".  
 
Does this issue fall within the 60 day rule?  Yes
If yes, when does the 60 days expire? January 3, 2013
Has an extension been granted?  Yes
If so, to what date? March 4, 2013
The variance application was received on November 5, 2012. The 60 day period expires January 3, 2012.  A deadline for action letter (15.99) has been sent to the applicant indicating that the deadline has been extended to March 4, 2013.
Key Staff Contact
Yaya Diatta
DSI Zoning
651-266-9080 <tel:651-266-9080>
 
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