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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 materialthe Planning Commission determined that itwas not compatible in appearance or quality of that used for the principle 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 principle 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 inthe Zoning Code. The selectedexteriorfinish of the accessory structure would need to be compatible in appearance and quality of material used onthe principal structure. Since the Planning Commissionmeeting, staff has been in contact with the applicant’s contractor regarding the exterior of the accessory structure. Nathan Cote from CoBeck Construction stated that research is being done on other exterior materials and that they hope to have a few additional options available for review by theCity Councilon November 25, 2013. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their November 9, 2013, meeting and have offered the following findings of fact for your consideration: 1.Permanent accessory structureswithin 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 locatedin the northwest corner of the lot. 4.The proposed accessory building is 36’x50’, an area of 1,800 square feet. 5.A flat rubberroof is being proposed to mimic the principle buildingon 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. 8.Thestructure will not result in a usethat is inconsistent with the purposeor intent of the Zoning Code or theI-1 Limited Industrial District. 9.The placement of an accessory structure in the proposed location should nothave a negative impact on adjacent properties or the City as a whole. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for November 25, 2013 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2013\PC 13-019 -Gradient Financial -Accessory Building Site Plan Review\Memos_Reports_13-019 24 Page of