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existing building is a non-standard size. The proposed brick for the accessory structure is approximately an inch shorter in heightthan the brick used on the principal structure. The applicant has provided three (3) different,yet similar colors of brickfor the Council’s review. If approved the selected brick would be used for the front façadeof the accessory structure and the three brick sides of the trash enclosure.The applicant has indicated their preference to use the standard-size Oyster Whitebrick in order to matchthe existing building. The preferred cement boardmaterial that is proposed for the side and rear façadesof the accessory structurecomes in four (4) foot by eight (8) foot sheets and provides afinished commercial appearance. The secondary material option of cement board plank(i.e. lap siding) could also be usedif a more residentialappearanceis preferred.Cement board plankis constructed with four (4) inch to eight (8) inch revealsand comes in segments up to twelve (12) feet in length. Both types of cement board are being proposed to be painted to match the dark bronze metal panels on the existing building. The City Council memo (Attachment A) and the minutes (Attachment B) from the November 25, 2013,meeting are included in the packet.A narrative describing the project and the revised list of proposed materials to be used on the accessory structure and trash enclosure can be reviewed in Attachment E. City Council Motion–November 25, 2013 MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to tableaction on this item. The motion carried (5-0). This item was tabledto allow the applicantadditional time to research other exterior building materials for the accessory structure in order to comply with the zoning regulations. The zoning ordinance states that “The exterior finish of accessory structures shall be compatible in appearance and material used with the principal structure served by the accessory structure”. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their November 9, 2013, meeting and have offered the following findings of fact for the Council’sconsideration: 1.Permanent accessorystructureswithin 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 principle buildingon the property. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for March 10, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2013\PC 13-019 -Gradient Financial -Accessory Building Site Plan Review\Memos_Reports_13-019 Page 2of 4