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ORDINANCE NO.2013-012 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 2013-012 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE B-2 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND THE B-3 SERVICE BUSINESS DISTRICT The Arden Hills City Council hereby ordains that Section 1325.05 Subd.8 of the Arden Hills City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Subd. 8 Additional Design Standards for New Development, Redevelopment, and Modifications to Existing Sites in the B-2 and B-3 Districts. Unless preempted by the standards in this section, all other zoning provisions shall apply: C. Architectural Style and Building Character. Evaluation of a project shall be based on the quality of its design and on its relationship to its surroundings. Site characteristics to be evaluated for this purpose include, but are not limited to, building and landscaping materials, colors, textures, shapes, massing, building components, height, roof-line, and setback. Monotony of design, both within projects and between projects and its surrounding, is prohibited. Variation in detail, form, and arrangement shall provide visual interest. D. Building Materials. Buildings shall be constructed of materials that are enduring, timeless, and well-detailed. Other new materials of equal or better quality to those listed may be approved by the Community Development Department. 1. At least seventy-five percent (75%) of the exterior building materials shall be of brick masonry,tile masonry, natural stone (or synthetic equivalent), decorative concrete plank siding, transparent glass, or any combination thereof. 2. Trim and other accent or decorative features may be metal, wood, split faced block, EIFS, or stucco. Metals shall have a matte finish and have visible corner moldings and trim when used on exterior walls. EIFS shall be located at least twelve (12) feet above the ground line. 3. Undesirable materials shall include simulated brick; vinyl or aluminum siding; sheet or corrugated metal siding; plain concrete blocks or panels; brightly colored metal roofing or canopies; pre-cast tilt-up walls; mirrored or reflective glass; and materials that represent corporate colors or logos not in conformance with approved building materials. E. Building Design. The arrangement, massing, materials and colors shall work to create a high quality development that is responsive to existing buildings, site features, and site design on adjoining sites in the district. 4. Awnings or overhangs shall be provided at the primary entryway and at all entrances fronting a public street to provide protection for pedestrians. Awnings shall be opaque so as not to create a glowing effect with lights under the awnings. Awnings shall be 1