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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 25, 2013 8 The motion carried (5-0). B. Planning Case 13-019 Gradient Financial Site Plan Review — Accessory Structure City Planner Streff stated that Gradient Financial owns the property located at 4105 Lexington Avenue, which is zoned I-1 Limited Industrial District. The property is generally positioned north of County Road F, south of Boston Scientific, east of Hamline Avenue and west of Lexington Avenue. The applicant is proposing a 1,800 square foot(36'x50') accessory structure to be located on the property and positioned in the northwest corner of the lot. The purpose of the building is for storage of the equipment necessary for the maintenance of the property. City Planner Streff indicated that the applicant has stated that the proposed structure will be constructed on a floating slab and built with a wooden frame. The building will contain two (2) 10'x10' garage doors, one (1) 10'x12' garage door and one (1) 3'x7' service door. The proposed structure will have fourteen (14) foot tall side walls. A flat rubber roof system is being proposed on the accessory structure to mimic the roof of the principal building. At the November 6, 2013, Planning Commission meeting, the applicant proposed to construct the exterior of the accessory structure with a product that is made from fiber cement and has the texture and finished appearance of brick. The dimensions of each panel are eighteen (18) inches wide by six (6) feet in length with a thickness of 5/8 of an inch. Each panel has coverage of nine (9) square feet. After reviewing the proposed material, the Planning Commission determined that it is not compatible in appearance or quality with the material used for the principal structure on the property. It was found that the material may resemble brick or achieve the look of brick but is still inferior to the product used on the principal structure. The Planning Commission directed the applicant to work with staff to select an exterior material for the accessory structure that will meet the regulations stated in the Zoning Code. The selected exterior finish of the accessory structure would need to be compatible in appearance and quality of material used on the principal structure. City Planner Streff explained that since the Planning Commission meeting, staff has been in contact with the applicant's contractor regarding the exterior of the accessory structure. City Planner Streff reported that the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their November 9, 2013, meeting and have offered the following findings of fact for consideration: 1. Permanent accessory structures within this district are subject to a Site Plan Review and Council approval. 2. The property is located in the I-1 Limited Industrial District. 3. The proposed accessory structure would be located in the northwest corner of the lot. 4. The proposed accessory building is 36'x50', an area of 1,800 square feet. 5. A flat rubber roof is being proposed to mimic the principal building on the property. 6. The purpose of the building is for storage of the equipment necessary for the maintenance of the property. 7. The applicant has proposed an exterior finish that is constructed with fiber cement to replicate a brick appearance.