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Attachment D ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION November 6, 2013 4 B.Planning Case 13-019; Site Plan Review; Accessory Structure; 4105 Lexington Avenue North Not a Public Hearing City Planner Streff stated the applicant has requested a Site Plan Review for a Permanent Accessory Structure in order to construct a 1,800 square foot accessory structure at the property located at 4105 Lexington Avenue. 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 (36x50) 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 stated the applicant has indicated the proposed structure would be constructed on a floating slab and built with a wooden frame. The building would contain two (2) 10x10 garage doors, one (1) 10x12 garage door and one (1) 3x7 service door. The proposed structu re would have fourteen (14) foot side walls. A flat rubber roof system is being proposed on the accessory structure to mimic the roof of the principle building. City Planner Streff explained a product that has the texture and finished appearance of real brick is being proposed as the exterior finish of the structure. This exterior product is made using a fiber cement cladding solution and constructed in panels that are eighteen (18) inches wide by six (6) feet in length. City Planner Streff noted Gradient Financial is also proposing to build a new trash enclosure adjacent to the proposed accessory structure. The enclosure would be approximately 180 square feet (12x15) constructed of masonry units with a rock face and metal gates to conceal the dumpsters. The existing trash enclosure would then be removed from the east side of the principle building. Site Data Future Land Use Plan: I/O Light Industrial and Office Existing Land Use: Office Zoning: I-1 Limited Industrial District Size: 5.17 acres Topography: Fairly Flat City Planner Streff reviewed the surrounding area and Plan Evalu City Planner Streff provided the Findings of Fact for review: 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 36x50, an area of 1,800 square feet.