Board of Adjustment
Regular MeetingWinona, MN · February 19, 2020
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Regular Meeting
DATE: February 19, 2020
TIME: 5: 15 p. m.
PLACE: City Council Chambers, City Hall
PRESENT: Sanchez, Murphy, Buege, Kouba, Breza
ABSENT: Krofchalk, Conway
Chairman Sanchez called the meeting to order at 5: 00 p. m.
No minutes were available for approval.
Petition No. 20- 9- V, Vinnic Holdings, LLC
Norm & Tamara Doty— City Code Section 43. 06. 14 E) d) which limits the
number of signs to 1 per street frontage, and limits the amount of signage
on a property to 1 square foot per foot of lineal street frontage in
residential zoning Applicant wishes to place an additional 30
districts.
square foot sign on a residentially zoned property. The property currently
has 3 signs facing the applicable street frontage, and has 441 total square
feet of signage although only 172 square feet is permitted on this
frontage. The current signage amount was permitted via variance in
2013. Property is described as R- 3 zoning, Sect- 20, Twp- 107, Range- 007,
LIMITS Lot- 028 PAR COM AT SE CORNER, W250', N207. 3', E250', S
TO BEG, or at 1600 Gilmore Avenue.
Joanne Doty addressed the Board. Ms. Doty spoke on behalf of Norm and
Tamara Doty of Vinnic Holdings, LLC. Ms. Doty said there is an existing sign on
the pole at the property and the problem is being able to affix another sign to it.
The added sign would be too heavy for the pole to handle the additional load.
One of the questions that came up was putting an additional sign on the building
itself.
Ms. Doty said there was a potential new business coming into the building and
they needed the additional signage for that business.
There being no others who desired to speak, Chairman Sanchez closed the
public hearing and opened it up for discussion.
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The Board went through the variance finding questions and question number one
asked if the variance was in harmony with the purpose and intent of the
ordinance? Yes, the surrounding area is essentially commercial businesses and
they comply with the ordinance.
Is the variance consistent with the Comprehensive Plan? Yes, it complies with
the zoning in the surrounding area.
Does the proposal put the property to use in a reasonable manner? Yes, it is the
same type of use for the building, nothing will change.
Are there unique circumstances to the property not created by the landowner?
Yes, it' s essentially commercial property in a residential fringe area.
Will the variance, if granted, retain the essential character of the locality? Yes, it
is similar use with the surrounding buildings.
Dave Kouba made a motion to approve the variance as requested and it was
seconded by Jim Murphy. All were in favor of approving the variance request.
Petitioner was informed that there was a 10- day appeal period during which time
no action could be taken on the petition.
Adjournment
Jim Murphy made a motion to adjourn with a second by Tim Breza. The vote of
the Board was unanimous. Variance request approved.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 5: 35 p. m.
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Secretary
Agenda
AGENDA
City of Winona
Board of Adjustment
DATE: Wednesday, February 19, 2020
TIME: 5: 00 P. M.
PLACE: Wenonah Room, City Hall
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. NEW BUSINESS
A. Norm and Tamara Doty
Parcel Address: 1600 Gilmore Avenue
Nature of Request: Applicant requests modification from code which
limits the number of signs to 1 per street frontage, and limits the amount
of signage on a property to 1 square foot per foot of lineal street frontage
in a residential zoning district.
City Code Section: 43. 06. 14E) d)
Applicant wishes to place an additional 30 sq. ft. sign on a residentially
zoned property. The property currently has 3 signs facing the applicable
street frontage and has 441 total square feet of signage, although only
172 square feet is permitted on this frontage.
3. OTHER BUSINESS
4. ADJOURNMENT
PUBLICATION NOTICE: Friday, February 7, 2020
CITY OF WINONA
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE OF HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
The following applications have been made for variations from the
requirements of the Winona City Code, as listed below:
Notice is sent to the applicants and to the owners of the property affected by the
application.
a) Norm & Tamara Doty —City Code Section 43. 06. 14 E) d) which limits the
number of signs to 1 per street frontage, and limits the amount of signage
on a property to 1 square foot per foot of lineal street frontage in
residential zoning districts. Applicant wishes to place an additional 30
square foot sign on a residentially zoned property. The property currently
has 3 signs facing the applicable street frontage, and has 441 total square
feet of signage although only 172 square feet is permitted on this
frontage. The current signage amount was permitted via variance in
2013. Property is described as R- 3 zoning, Sect-20, Twp- 107, Range- 007,
LIMITS Lot- 028 PAR COM AT SE CORNER, W250', N207. 3', E250', S
TO BEG, or at 1600 Gilmore Avenue.
A hearing on these petitions will be given in the Wenonah Room, 3rd Floor, City
Hall, Winona, Minnesota at 5: 00 p. m. on February 19, 2020 at which time
interested persons may appear either in person, in writing, or by agent, and
present any reasons which they may have to the granting or denying of these
Any questions regarding the petitioner' s request can be directed to the
petitions.
Community Development Department; Inspections Division at 457- 8231.
APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO PREPARE THEIR CASE IN
DETAIL AND PRESENT ALL EVIDENCE RELATING TO THIS PETITION AT
THE TIME OF THE SCHEDULED HEARING.
Chris Sanchez, Chairman
Board of Adjustment
January 29, 2020
City of Winona, Board of Adjustments:
We are requesting an additional professional sign to be placed
directly on our building. It will be placed on the lower portion
of the north side facing the parking lot and Highway 61. It will
not exceed 30 square feet.
With this placement, we will not be disrupting or intruding on
any of the neighbor residents, and are aware of our
surroundings. We have a potential new tenant that would like
Highway 61 signage visibility. This building is unique in that it is
a commercial property but in a residential zone. It has homes
on the south side, commercial property across the street to the
east, and in front of it to the north. It is 1/ 2 block off Highway 61.
Enclosed, please find the legal description, a map, and pictures
of the location.
Thank you,
Norman and Tamara Doty
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