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STAFF REPORT
PROPOSAL:
A request for sign plan review for Colonial Square Shopping Center.
LOCATION:
400-416 West 78th Street
(Colonial Square Building)
APPLICANT:
Colonial Square LLC
c/o Lotus Realty
P.O. Box 235
Chanhassen, MN 55317
934-4538
PRESENT ZONING:
CBD, Central Business District
ACREAGE:
N/A
DENSITY:
N/A
ADJACENT ZONING
AND LAND USES:
N: R-12, High Density Residential
S: CBD, Central Business District
E: 01, Office Institutional
W: CBD, Central Business District
WATER AND SEWER:
Available to the site
PHYSICAL CHARACTER:
This site contains an existing shopping center.
2000 LAND USE PLAN:
Commercial
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Colonial Square Sign Plan
December 14, 1998
Page 2
PLANNING COMMISSION UPDATE
The Planning Commission reviewed this item on December 2, 1998. They were receptive to
relaxing some of the sign standards for the Colonial Square Shopping Center. They also
raised some concern about the potential redevelopment of the site in the near future.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the sign plan with amendments to the
conditions of approval. They were opposed to providing a minimum standard for the
projection or indentation of letters on a panel sign, and instead recommended language
implying the appropriateness of depression or projections to the size ofthe lettering. The
Planning Commission also recommended the language in condition 4 be revised to delete the
self-illumination reference.
The staff report has been revised. All new information is in bold, and all outdated
information has been struck through.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Section 20-1267 states that all planned center and multi-tenant buildings shall submit a
comprehensive sign plan for approval by the planning commission and city council (Attachment
3).
Section 20-1303 regulates signage for highway, general business and central business district
zoning districts (Attachment 4).
Section 20-1267 requires that if a sign is illuminated it is back lit (Attachment 3).
Section 20-1267 requires that signage be individual dimensional letters (Attachment 3).
Section 20-1259 (2) prohibits motion signs (Attachment 5).
Section 20-1259 (3) prohibits projecting signs (Attachment 5).
Section 20-1 defines a projecting sign as a sign that is wholly or partly dependent upon a
building for support and which projects more than twelve (12) inches from such building
(Attachment 6).
BACKGROUND
Recently, a sign permit was submitted for a tenant of the Colonial Square Shopping Center. Staff
believed that the sign was a panel sign. The proposed sign is flat but has routed out letters and is
constructed of wood. The sign ordinance specifically requires individual dimensional letters.
Colonial Square Sign Plan
December 14, 1998
Page 3
Staff contacted the management to determine the leased area for this particular tenant because it
was omitted from the sign permit application. The height and width of the leased area is used to
determine that maximum size of a wall sign. (For instance, if the wall area is 600 sq. ft., the wall
sign can be a maximum of 15 percent of the wall or 90 sq. ft.) After some discussion with staff
regarding the definition of a panel sign and permitted size of wall signage, the management
developed signage criteria for Colonial Square. The criteria seeks to establish a sign band area,
identify permitted signs and specify a total square footage of signage for the entire building,
rather than a certain percentage for each tenant based on their lease space. The management was
concerned that without a sign plan, signs may detract from the building and be inconsistent in
size and construction.
The applicant requests (1) to develop specific requirements for Colonial Square Shopping Center
and (2) to permit certain deviations from the sign ordinance. Specifically, the sign plan requires
all wall signs to be located in a sign band. The sign band is 36 inches in height and is centered
within a 45 inch high architectural feature of the building. The sign band is broken by an area 12
inches on either side of the vertical architectural features (column) of the building. This will
ensure that the signage is centered and consistent through the facade of the building.
ANAL YSIS
The majority of the sign plan is in compliance with the sign ordinance. However, staff would like
to clarify the issues surrounding panel signs, projecting signs and barber shop poles.
Panel Signs
The sign plan permits panel signs in Colonial Square. The zoning ordinance specifically requires
individual dimensional letters. Panel signs are not defined in the zoning ordinance, however, staff
believes that they are flat with no architecturally significant elements, e.g., no indentation or
projection of letters. This type of sign exists on the shopping center located at Lake Drive East and
Great Plains Boulevard. They are not particularly attractive but they serve a purpose of
identification.
The sign plan states that panel signs shall have individual dimensional letters which are projected or
indented on the sign. Staff believes that this requirement is reasonable. However, it should
incorporate language which requires that the panel signs be architecturally interesting and
compatible with the building. The statement should be revised as follows.
C. 3. Panel signs are permitted provided thev are architecturallv interestim! and compatible
with the building and their height is not significantly less than nor more than the height of
the sign band within which the sign will be located and provided they comply with the
Colonial Square Sign Plan
December 14, 1998
Page 4
The sign plan also states that signs shall have "individual dimensional letters and logos (concave,
convex, projected or indented)." This is vague and may be open to interpretation. Therefore, staff
believes that the projection or indentation should be specified at a minimum of 1 inch. The
statement should be revised as follows:
c.
4.
A. Signs shall be constructed of wood, metal or translucent face, with individual
dimensional letters and logos with a minimum vroieetion or indentation of 1 inch
(eenca':e, cenvex, pr-ojoct er intk1'lkJd).
The Planning Commission was opposed to a minimum projection or indentation. Instead,
they preferred requiring the projection or indentation to be appropriate to the size of the
lettering. They recommended the statement be revised as follows.
C.
4.
A. Signs shall be constructed of wood, metal or translucent face, with
individual dimensional letters and logos with a proiection or indentation
appropriate to the scale of the letterin1l(OOl1ctlVC, 0011'1&, project or indented).
City- Wide hnplications
Is a panel sign with a 1 inch minimum projection or indentation something that should be adopted
city-wide or limited to this building? Is this reasonable or does it depart downward from the sign
ordinance which requires individual dimensional letters? The sign ordinance does a fine job of
ensuring uniformity and high quality of signage throughout the city. Staff requests direction on this
issue. Further research could be gathered and presented at an upcoming meeting.
Although they did understand the rationale for subscribing to such a specification, the
Planning Commission rejected the notion of specifying a minimum projection or indentation
for panel signs because the panel sign that brought about the sign plan does not comply with
this requirement. Being panel signs will only permitted in this shopping center, the problems
should be limited.
External Illumination of Signs
The external illumination of signs in permitted in this sign plan. The sign ordinance specifically
states that the if a sign is illuminated that it be back lit. Staff will not permit signs in Colonial
Square to be illuminated by an external source. It may create glare, which is prohibited by the
zoning ordinance. Therefore, the statement should be revised as follows.
C.
4.
B.
iv. Reverse channel letters (halo lighted), or the cntir-c sign NUl)' be
externally i/tumi1'latcd BY a separate lighting seurce.
Projecting Signs
Colonial Square Sign Plan
December 14, 1998
Page 5
The sign plan permits hanging signs. The sign ordinance specifically prohibits hanging signs. The
applicant has stated in the accompanying letter than they included approved signage from Villages
on the Ponds since it is located in "Old Town" and has a covered walkway which beckons hanging
smgs.
Staff does not have a problem with permitting hanging or projecting signs, however, they should be
self-illuminated if they are illuminated. The sign ordinance states that if a sign is illuminated that it
be back lit. The sign plan states that the "sign may not be self-illuminated but may be lighted by
surface mounted fixtures located on the sign or adjacent building surface." Staff believes that this
may create glare and recommends that this be removed from the sign plan. The statement should
be revised as follows.
D.
1.
c. All hanging signs shall be stationary, and may Bet be internally self-
illuminated but 1'I'UlY be lighted by surface meunted fixtur-c leeated en the
sign er en the adjae01'lt building surface.
The applicant was opposed to staff requiring that if the hanging sign is illuminated, that it be
back lit rather than being lit by a spotlight (or other exterior fIxture). The Planning
Commission recommended that this statement be revised as follows.
D.
1.
c. All hanging signs shall be stationary, f!:!l!1. may not be internally self
illwniBated but may be lighted by surface meunted fixtuFC leeated en the
sign er en the adjaeCf'lt building surface.
Barber Shop Poles
The sign plan mentions barber shop poles. The zoning ordinance permits them, however, a
conditional use permit is required prior to the installation. Staff believes that conditions should be
in place with this sign plan review so that a conditional use permit is not necessary. Restrictions
should be placed at this time. Staff recommends that the height of the barber shop pole be limited
to 4 feet and the projection be limited to 12 inches from the building. Also, staff recommends that
the number of barber poles be limited to 2 for the entire building. The statement should be revised
as follows.
D. 2. Barber shop pole signs, whether lit, unlit, stationary or moving are permitted. However.
thev shall be limited to 4 feet in height and a 12 inch oroieetion from the buildinf!. The
number of barber shoo ooles shall not exceed 2 for the entire buildinf!.
Colonial Square Sign Plan
December 14, 1998
Page 6
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following motion:
"The City Council approves the request for a sign plan review for Colonial Square Shopping Center
with the following conditions:
1. Panel signs are permitted provided they are architecturally interesting and compatible with the
building.
2. Panel signs shall have individual dimensional letters and logos with a minimum projection or
indentation of 1 ineh appropriate to the scale of the lettering.
3. External illumination of any signage is prohibited.
4. All hanging signs shall be stationary, and may he internally self illuminated.
5. Barber shop poles shall be limited to 4 feet in height and a 12 inch projection from the building.
The number of barber shop poles shall not exceed 2 for the entire building.
6. All signage must comply with all other criteria in the sign ordinance."
A TT ACHMENTS
1. Application and Letter
2. Sign Plan with Elevation
3. Section 20-1267, Uniformity of Construction, Design, etc.
4. Section 20-1303, CBD Permitted Signs
5. Section 20-1259, Prohibited Signs
6. Section 20-1, Definition of Projecting Signs
7. Staff Revised Sign Plan
8. Planning Commission Revised Sign Plan
9. Property Owners
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(612) 937-1900
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
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_ Non-conforming Use Permit - Wetland Alteration Permit
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A list of all property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property must be included with the
application.
Building material samples must be submitted with site plan reviews.
~wenty-six full size folded copies of the plans must be submitted, including an 8W' X 11" reduced copy of
transparency for each plan sheet.
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PROJECT NAME
LOCATION
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
PRESENT ZONING
REQUESTED ZONING
PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION
REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION
REASON FOR THIS REQUEST
This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and roost be accompanied by all information
and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the
Planning Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application.
This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for complying
with all Ci-ty requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party
whom the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of
ownership (either copy of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the
authorized person to make this application and the fee owner has also signed this application.
I will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further
understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies. etc. with an estimate prior to any
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best
of my knowledge.
I also understand that after the approval or granting of the permit, such permits shall be invalid unless they are recorded
against the title to the property for which the approvaVpermit is granted within 120 days with the Carver County Recorder's
Office d the original document retumed to City Hall Records.
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· The applicant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report which wHl be available on Frlday prlor to the
meeting. If not contacted, a copy of the report will be mailed to the applicant's address.
LOTUS
REALTY SERVICES
November 10, 1998
TO:
Planning Department
City of Chanhassen
FROM:
Vemelle Clayton, Representing the Owners of Colonial Square
RE:
Signage at Colonial Square
In connection with the sign application from Loose Straw, one of the tenants at Colonial Square,
it was brought to my attention that the procedure used by the Planning Department in determining
the permitted size for signage on retail buildings is based on a formula which uses the front
footage and height of the tenant space in order to determine the "building area". Since I was
involved in the drafting of the current sign ordinance in which it is stated that the total building
signage is based on the number of square feet in the building frontage, I assumed that the building
owners were policing the sizes of each individual tenant's signs so that the total of all did not
exceed the total permitted.
In the case of Colonial Square, the current interpretation does not meet the needs of the tenants,
nor would it result in an overall aesthetic appearance for a couple of reasons:
1. The building has a large front with several 'dormer' type peaks. Should a tenant with a small
amount of frontage occupy space beneath these dormers, the aesthetics of the signage would be
out of balance.
2. The portion of the building which was previously occupied by St. Huberts has a central
hallway with spaces off the hallway which have no frontage on the street. Thus, this building may
have signage needs in the future which cannot be met by the current policy in that there may be
tenants with no frontage who would need signage.
It is my recommendation that there be a sign plan established for the building which will be
adhered to by both the building owners and the City in approving applications for building
slgnage.
It is also my recommendation that the current policy be reviewed toward the end that each
building should submit a sign plan and that no sign permits be issued unless and until the building
owner has approved of both the type and size of signage. At Market Square, for example, where
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there is a sign plan in place, we would not want to have a tenant with a small space have a sign
that is smaller than the rest of the signs, nor would we want a tenant with a large space have a
larger sign that the rest of the signs (except where the sign plan specifically permits a larger sign).
Thus, we are submitting the enclosed proposed sign plan for your review for Colonial Square.
We have deliberately included some of the language from the sign plan which was approved for
Villages on the Ponds in that this particular building is located near our "Old Town" area and has
some of the same characteristics of 'older' buildings, including a covered walkway, which lend
themselves to the types of signs suggested in our proposal.
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COLONIAL SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER
EXTERIOR BUILDING SIGN PLAN
A. All signs require a separate sign permit.
B. No sign permits shall be issued by the City unless the application contains the approval of
the building owner along with a calculation by the owner of the total sign area previously
approved, together with the area to be used by the sign which is the subject of the application.
C. Wall signs are permitted on the street front of the building only and within the designated
building sign band only, provided they comply with the following criteria set forth below. The sign
band depicted on the attached Exhibit A and consists ofa 36" high area centered within a 45" high
architectural feature of the building, with its horizontal dimension broken by an area 12" on either
side of the vertical architectural features of the building. .
1. The total of all wall signage shall comply with the city's sign ordinance for the
central business district for determination of maximum sign area, which results in a maximum area
of all wall signage for the Colonial Square Building of 224 square feet. No separate calculation
shall be made on the basis of individual tenant frontage area.
2. Individual letters and logos may be stacked; however the overall height shall not be
less than nor more than the height of the sign band within which the sign will be located and
provided the letters and logos comply with the criteria set forth below.
3. Panel signs are permitted provided their height is not significantly less than nor
more than the height of the sign band within which the sign will be located and provided they
comply with the criteria set forth below.
4. The construction criteria shall be as follows:
a. Signs shall be constructed of wood, metal or translucent face, with
individual dimensional letters and logos (concave, convex, projected or indented).
following:
b. If the sign is illuminated, individual letters and logos may be any of the
1. Exposed neon/fiber optic,
11. Open channel with exposed neon,
111. Channel letters with acrylic facing,
iv. Reverse channel letters (halo lighted), or
the entire sign may be externally illuminated by separate lighting source.
5. Tenant signage shall consist of store identification only. Copy is restricted to the
tenant's business name and major product or service offered. Corporate logos, emblems and
similar identifying devices are permitted provided they are confined within the signage band and
do not occupy more than 15% of the individual tenant's sign unless the logo is the sign.
D. Miscellaneous signage:
1. Signs may be hung from the ceiling of the covered walkway provided they
conform to the following criteria:
a. All hanging signs shall be made of wood or metal.
b. The message shall consist of business identification only. Copy is restricted to the
tenant's business name and major product or service offered and such minimal message such as
the date of establishment of the business. Corporate logos, emblems and similar identifying
devices are permitted provided they are confined within the hanging sign.
c. All hanging signs shall be stationary, may not be self-illuminated but may be lighted
by surface mounted fixtures located on the sign or on the adjacent building surface.
d. Hanging signs shall be limited to one per tenant.
e. Hanging signs shall not exceed six square feet and the lowest portion of any sign
shall not be less than 8 feet above the sidewalk.
f. If metal materials are used, they shall be of non-corrosive and non-oxidizing
materials. Ifwood materials are used, they shall at all times be maintained in like-new condition.
g. Creativity is encouraged in the lettering and ornamentation on the sign and no
letter style, size or construction is designated.
2. Barber shop pole signs, whether lit, unlit, stationery or moving are permitted.
3. Window signs are permitted provided they do not cover more than 50% of the
window area in which they are located and provided no neon paint or chalk is used.
4. Flags and banners are permitted on standards attached to the building facade,
provided they are constructed of fabric materials, provided they do not contain advertising for
specific tenants, provided they project from the building a maximum of 2 feet, provided they have
a maximum are of 10 square feet and provided they are kept in good condition.
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~ 20-1266
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE
sign stands immediately upon notification by the city. If the permittee or owner fails to remove
or alter the sign so as to comply with the provisions set forth in this chapter within thirty (30)
calendared days following receipt of written notice:
(l) Such permittee or owner may be prosecuted for violating this chapter and if convicted
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day a violation exists shall constitute a
separate offense.
All signs shall be subject to inspection by the building official, or any other official of the
city who may be appointed by him, to ascertain if the provisions of this chapter are being met.
(Ord. No. 231, ~ 1, 1-9-95)
vi Sec. 20.1267. Uniformity of construction, design, etc.
All permanent signs shall be designed and constructed in a uniform manner and, to the
extent possible, as an integral part of the building's architecture. Multi-tenant commercial
and industrial buildings shall have uniform signage. When buildings or developments are
presented for site plan review, proposed signs for the development should be presented con-
currently for staff review. All planned centers and multi-tenant buildings shall submit a
comprehensive sign plan for approval by the planning commission and city council. Signage
shall use individ!lal dimensionallettersand logos, be back lit if a wall sign is illuminated, and
be architecturally compatible with the building and other sign age ifin a multi-tenant building.
Company symbols, displ~y messages, pictorial presentations, illustrations, or decorations (any-
thing other than wording) shall not occupy more than fifteen (15) percent of the sign display
area.
(Ord. No. 231, ~ 1, 1-9-95)
Sec. 20.1268. Noncommercial speech.
Signs containing noncommercial speech are permitted anywhere that signs are permitted,
subject to the same size regulations applicable to such signs.
(Ord. No. 231, ~ 1, 1.9-95)
Sec. 20.1269. Reserved.
Sec. 20.1270. Uniform sign code.
The design and construction standards as set forth in Chapter 4 of the 1994 edition of the
Uniform Sign Code as may be amended, are adopted. ..
(Ord. No. 231, ~ 1, 1-9-95)
Sees. 20-1271-20-1274. Reserved.
Sec. 20-1275. Construction standards.
(a) A free standing sign or sign structure shall be constructed so that if the faces are not
back to back, then they shall not have an angle separating the faces exceeding forty-five (45)
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See;. 20-1303. Highway, general business districts and central business districts.
The following signs shall be allowed by permit in any "BH", "BG", or "CBD" District:
The following table lists the standards for freestanding and ground low profile signs in the
BH, BG, or CBD zone.
Principal
Structure
50,000 sq. ft. or greater
Less than 50,000 sq. ft.
Height
(feet)
20
16
Pylon
Sign Size
(square feet)
80
64
Ground Low Profile
Height Sign Size
(feet) (square feet)
10 80
8 64
(1) Pylon business sign. Pylon signs are permitted on parcels that abut State Highway
corridors only. One (1) pylon identification sign shall be permitted. This sign may
identify the name of the center of the major tenants. The height and square footage of
the sign shall be based on the square footage of the principal structure as shown in the
table. Such signs shall be located at least ten (10) feet from any property line.
(2) Ground low profile business signs. One (1) ground low profile business sign shall be
permitted per each outlot or separate building pad that has street frontage. The height
and square footage of the sign shall be based on the table above. Such signs shall be
located at least three hundred (300) feet from any other pylon or ground sign and at
least ten (10) feet from any property line.
(3) Wall business signs. Wall business signs shall be permitted on street frontage for each
business occupant within a building only. The total of all wall mounted sign display
areas for each business shall not exceed the square footage established in the following
table:
Maximum Percentage
of Wall
15%
13%
llo/c
9o/c
7%
5o/c
3%
Wall Area in Square Feet
0-600
601-1,200
1,201-1,800
1,801-2,400
2,401-3,200
3,201-4,500
4,500+
Maximum Square
Footage of Sign
90
156
198
216
224
230
240
(4) Menu board. One (1) menu board sign per restaurant use is permitted with a
drive-through facility. Such sign shall not exceed forty-five (45) square feet in size nor
greater than eight (8) feet in height. Such sign is permitted in addition to any other
sign permitted in the zoning district.
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CHANHASSEN CITY CODE
Sec. 20-1257. Reserved.
Sec. 20-1258. Legal action.
If the city planning director or an administrative officer finds that any sign regulated by this
division is prohibited as to size, location, content, type, number, height or method of
construction; or erected without a permit first being granted to the installer of the sign to the
owner of the property upon which the sign has been erected or is improperly maintained, or is
in violation of any other provision of this chapter, he shall give written notice of such violation
to the owner or permittee thereof. If the permittee or owner fails to remove or alter the sign
so as to comply with the provisions set forth in this chapter within (10) calendar days following
receipt of said notice:
(1) Such permittee or owner may be prosecuted for violating this chapter and if convicted
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day a violation exists shall constitute a separate
offense.
(Ord. No. 231, ~ 1, 1-9-95)
Sec. 20-1259. Prohibited signs.
The following signs are prohibited:
(1) Advertising or business signs on or attached to equipment, such as semi-truck trailers,
where signing is a principal use of the equipment on either a temporary or permanent
basis.
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'v (2) Motion signs and flashing signs, except time and temperature signs and.barb.er ~l~
which may be permitted by conditional use permits (see sections 20-231 through
20-237).
(3) Projecting signs, not including awning or canopies as defined in this chapter.
(4) Roof signs, except that a business sign may be placed on the roof, facia or marquee of
a building provided it does not extend above the highest elevation of the building,
excluding chimneys, and provided:
a. Roof signs shall be thorougWy secured and anchored to the frames of the building
over which they are constructed and erected.
b. No portion of roof signs shall extend beyond the periphery of the roof.
(5) Wall graphics and design treatments depicting corporate logos and company symbols.
(6) Temporary signs or banners except as permitted in section 20-1256.
(7) Signs which are placed or tacked on trees, fences, utility poles or in the public
right-of-way.
(8) Bench signs are prohibited except at designated transit stops as authorized by the local
transit authority.
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Sign, marquee means a sign which is mounted, painted on, or attached to any projection
or extension of a building that is designated in such a manner as to provide shelter or cover
over the approach to any entrance of the building.
Sign, menu board means a sign located adjacent to the drive-through lane that is used to
advertise the proQuct available at a fast food restaurant.
Sign, motion means any sign or part of a sign which changes physical position by any
movement or rotation of which gives the visual impression of such movement or rotation.
Sign, nameplate means a sign, located on the premises which bears the name and/or
address of the occupant of the building or premises.
Sign, nonconforming means a sign that does not conform to the requirements of this
chapter.
Sign, off-premises means an advertising sign which directs attention to a use, product,
commodity or services not related to the premises on which it is located.
Sign, on-premises means a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, product,
use, service or other activity which is sold, offered or conducted on the premises upon which the
sign is located.
Sign, portable means a sign designed so as to be movable from one (1) location to another,
and that is not permanently affixed to a building, structure, or the ground including, but not
limited to, signs designed to be transported by means of wheels, sign converted to A-Frames,
menu and sandwich board signs, and signs attached to or painted on vehicles parked and
visible from the public right-of-way unless said vehicle is used in the normal day-to-day
operations.
Sign, private sale or event means a temporarj sign-advertising private sales or personal
property such as a house sale, garage sale and the like or private nonprofit events such as
picnic, carnival, bazaar, game night, art fair, or craft show.
",/ Sign, projecting means a sign that is wholly or partly dependent upon a building for
support and which projects more than twelve (12) inches from such building.
Sign, real estate means a sign pertaining to the sale or lease' of the premises, or a portion
of the premises, on which the sign is located.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SIGN PLAN
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GNEN that the Chanhassen Planning Commission will hold a
public hearing on Wednesday, December 2, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in
Chanhassen City Hall, 690 Coulter Drive. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the application
of Lotus Realty for Colonial Square Center located on West 78th Street and Great Plains Blvd.
A plan showing the location of the proposal is available for public review at City Hall
during regular business hours.
All interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing and express their opinions
with respect to this proposal.
Cynthia Kirchoff, Planner I
Phone: 937-1900, ext. 117
(Publish in the Chanhassen Villager on November 19, 1998)
CHANHASSEN MEDICAL BLDG
470 WEST 78TH STREET
PO BOX 250
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
JAMES M MARTIN
3740 UNION TERRACE LANE
MINNEAPOLlS,MN 55441
CAMEO CLEANERS
400 WEST 78TH STREET
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
CHAPEL HILL ACADEMY
ATTN: TERRY
308 W 78TH STREET
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
MR & MRS DOUG FISHER
7724 FRONTIER TRAIL
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
WESTWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH
7801 PARK DRIVE
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
HERITAGE APARTMENTS
425 CHAN VIEW
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
LARRY SCHROEDER
7720 FRONTIER TRAIL
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
COLONIAL SQUARE, LLC
C/O LOTUS REALTY SERVICES, INC.
P.O. BOX 235
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
MARK SCHLENK
501 CHAN VIEW
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
IVO SCHUTROP
302 CHAN VIEW
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
CHANHASSEN REALTY CO
C/O PEGGY RILEY
3700 ZENITH AVE. SO.
MINNEAPOLlS,MN 55410
LAURA A LARSON
7615 IROQUOIS
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
GEORGE D SHORBA
304 CHAN VI EW
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
CHANHASSEN MEDICAL BLDG
PO BOX 250
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
JOHN R. RYAN
7613 IROQUOIS
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
NORBERT JACQUES
BOX 44
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
ARLlS BOVY
7610 HURON
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
CITY OF CHANHASSEN HRA
690 COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
CHANHASSEN GUEST SUITES
P.O. BOX 64
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
CHAN VIEW ESTATES-III
PHILLIP HILLMAN
4900 NINE MILE CREEK PK
BLOOMINGTON,MN 55437
LAN NGUYEN
7609 HURON
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
BLOOMBERG COMPANIES INC.
P.O. BOX 730
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
JANE MESSER
7608 GREAT PLAINS BLVD
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
COUNTRY CLEAN
P.O. BOX 162
CHANHASSEN,MN 55317
COLONIAL SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER
EXTERIOR BUILDING SIGN PLAN
STAFF REVISED
A. All signs require a separate sign permit.
B. No sign permits shall be issued by the city unless the application contains the approval of
the building owner along with a calculation by the owner of the total sign area previously
approved, together with the area to be used by the sign which is the subject of the
application.
C. Wall signs are permitted on the street front of the building only and within the designated
building sign band only, provided they comply with the following criteria set forth below.
The sign band depicted on the attached Exhibit A and consists of a 36" high area centered
within a 45" high architectural feature of the building, with its horizontal dimension
broken by an area 12" on either side of the vertical architectural features of the building.
1. The total of all wall signage shall comply with the city's sign ordinance for the
central business district for determination of maximum sign area, which results in
a maximum area of all wall signage for the Colonial Square Building of 224
square feet. No separate calculation shall be made on the basis of individual tenant
frontage area.
2. Individual letters and logos may be stacked; however the overall height shall not
be less than nor more than the height of the sign band within which the sign will
be located and provided the letters and logos comply with the criteria set forth
below.
3. Panel signs are permitted provided they are architecturally interestine and
compatible with the buildine and their height is not significantly less than nor
more than the height of the sign band within which the sign will be located and
provided they comply with the criteria set forth below.
4. The construction criteria shall be as follows:
a. Signs shall be constructed of wood, metal or translucent face, with
individual dimensional letters and logos with a minimum proiection or
indentation of 1 inch (conca','€), oonveK, projected or indented).
b. If the sign is illuminated, individual letters and logos may be any of the
following:
1. Exposed neon/fiber optic,
11. Open channel with exposed neon,
111. Channel letters with acrylic facing,
IV. Reverse channel letters (halo lighted), or the emire sign may be
e)(ternally ill:t:1rn.iflatea by seflarate lightiflg SElliree.
5. Tenant signage shall consist of store identification only. Copy is restricted to the tenant's
business name and major product or service offered. Corporate logos, emblems and similar
identifying devices are permitted provided they are confined within the signage band and
do not occupy more than 15% of the individual tenant's sign unless the logo is the sign.
D. Miscellaneous signage:
1. Signs may be hung from the ceiling of the covered walkway provided they conform to the
following criteria:
a. All hanging signs shall be made of wood or metal.
b. The message shall consist of business identification only. Copy is restricted to the
tenant's business name and major product or service offered and such minimal
message such as the date of establishment of the business. Corporate logos,
emblems and similar identifying devices are permitted provided they are confined
within the hanging sign.
c. All hanging signs shall be stationary, and may fiat be internally self-illuminated
bMt may be lighted by sl:lffaee mmmted fi}(tures located OIl the sign or on the
adjaeent bMilding surface.
d. Hanging signs shall be limited to one per tenant.
e. Hanging signs shall not exceed six square feet and the lowest portion of any sign
shall not be less than 8 feet above the sidewalk.
f. If metal materials are used, they shall be of non-corrosive and non-oxidizing
materials. If wood materials are used, they shall at all times be maintained in
like-new condition.
g. Creativity is encouraged in the lettering and ornamentation on the sign and no letter
style, size or construction is designated.
2. Barber shop pole signs, whether lit, unlit, stationery or moving are permitted. However.
they shall be limited to 4 feet in heh!:ht and a 12 inch Droiection from the buildine.
The number of barber ShOD Doles shall not exceed 2 for the entire buildine.
3. Window signs are permitted provided they do not cover more than 50% of the window
area in which they are located and provided no neon paint or chalk is used.
4. Flags and banners are permitted on standards attached to the building facade, provided
they are constructed of fabric materials, provided they do not contain advertising for
specific tenants, provided they project from the building a maximum of2 feet, provided
they have a maximum are of 10 square feet and provided they are kept in good condition.
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COLONIAL SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER.
EXTERIOR BUILDING SIGN PLAN
PLANNING COMMISSION REVISED
A. All signs require a separate sign permit.
B. No sign permits shall be issued by the city unless the application contains the approval of
the building owner along with a calculation by the owner of the total sign area previously
approved, together with the area to be used by the sign which is the subject of the
application.
C. Wall signs are permitted on the street front of the building only and within the designated
building sign band only, provided they comply with the following criteria set forth below.
The sign band depicted on the attached Exhibit A and consists of a 36" high area centered
within a 45" high architectural feature of the building, with its horizontal dimension
broken by an area 12" on either side of the vertical architectural features of the building.
1. The total of all wall signage shall comply with the city's sign ordinance for the
central business district for determination of maximum sign area, which results in
a maximum area of all wall signage for the Colonial Square Building of 224
square feet. No separate calculation shall be made on the basis of individual tenant
frontage area.
2. Individual letters and logos may be stacked; however the overall height shall not
be less than nor more than the height of the sign band within which the sign will
be located and provided the letters and logos comply with the criteria set forth
below.
3. Panel signs are permitted provided they are architecturally interestin2 and
comuatible with the buildin2 and their height is not significantly less than nor
more than the height of the sign band within which the sign will be located and
provided they comply with the criteria set forth below.
4. The construction criteria shall be as follows:
a. Signs shall be constructed of wood, metal or translucent face, with
individual dimensional letters and logos with a uroiection or indentation
auurouriate to the scale ofthe letterin2 (ooneave, eon-vex, projeeted or
indented).
b. If the sign is illuminated, individual letters and logos may be any of the
following:
1. Exposed neon/fiber optic,
11. Open channel with exposed neon,
111. Channel letters with acrylic facing,
IV. Reverse channel letters (halo lighted), or the entire sign may be
externally illuminated by separate lighting souree.
5. Tenant signage shall consist of store identification only. Copy is restricted to the tenant's
business name and major product or service offered. Corporate logos, emblems and similar
identifying devices are permitted provided they are confined within the signage band and
do not occupy more than 15% of the individual tenant's sign unless the logo is the sign.
D. Miscellaneous signage:
1. Signs may be hung from the ceiling of the covered walkway provided they conform to the
following criteria:
a. All hanging signs shall be made of wood or metal.
b. The message shall consist of business identification only. Copy is restricted to the
tenant's business name and major product or service offered and such minimal
message such as the date of establishment of the business. Corporate logos,
emblems and similar identifying devices are permitted provided they are confined
within the hanging sign.
c. All hanging signs shall be stationary, and may not be internally self illuminated but
may be lighted by surfaee mounted fixtures located on the sign or on the adjacent
building surface.
d. Hanging signs shall be limited to one per tenant.
e. Hanging signs shall not exceed six square feet and the lowest portion of any sign
shall not be less than 8 feet above the sidewalk.
f. If metal materials are used, they shall be of non-corrosive and non-oxidizing
materials. If wood materials are used, they shall at all times be maintained in
like-new condition.
g. Creativity is encouraged in the lettering and ornamentation on the sign and no letter
style, size or construction is designated.
2. Barber shop pole signs, whether lit, unlit, stationery or moving are permitted. However.
they shall be limited to 4 feet in heii!ht and a 12 inch proiection from the buildini!.
The number of barber shop poles shall not exceed 2 for the entire buildini!.
3. Window signs are permitted provided they do not cover more than 50% of the window
area in which they are located and provided no neon paint or chalk is used.
4. Flags and banners are permitted on standards attached to the building facade, provided
they are constructed of fabric materials, provided they do not contain advertising for
specific tenants, provided they project from the building a maximum of2 feet, provided
they have a maximum are of 10 square feet and provided they are kept in good condition.
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