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. Arden Hills Council 8 November 9, 1992 The applicant, Owen Rasmussen, and Bergly reported that on the lot immediately to the west of the applicant's lot is a 30 ft. X 48 ft. (1,440 square foot) 21 ft. high steel pole building. It was further reported that the applicant plans to roof and trim the accessory building in the same color as the house, and install vertical steel siding on the exterior walls in a similar color to the house. Councilmember Malone recalled a solid fence along the south property line of the applicant's property and questioned how the accessory building would be accessed. Bergly stated that there is a crushed rock drive around the north end of the home which would provide access. Councilmember Hicks expressed concern regarding the exterior appearance of the accessory building and whether it would be appropriate in the neighborhood. He stated that he would prefer to see the applicant use horizontal siding to match the house in order to maintain the look of a residential nature rather than an agricultural look. . Rasmussen stated that high tensile strength steel siding is more durable than the usual residential-type horizontal siding and more appropriate for the use of the building. He explained that the building is planned to be constructed with 10-foot high side walls with six feet of pole underground. He added that he has already obtained the materials because he did not expect any problems. Councilmember Malone asked if the applicant would construct the building using different materials if cost were not an issue. Rasmussen answered no. Bergly emphasized that under the proposed revised ordinance, this accessory building would require a variance, but since the building was planned prior to the development moratorium and because the trim, roof and color will be similar to that of the house, he considered the building acceptable. Attorney Filla commented that the purpose of a development moratorium is to prevent nonconformities while the development moratorium is imposed. He advised Council that they are not required to waive the development moratorium and if they agree to a waiver, they may attach conditions. Rasmussen informed that in addition to the color and trim of the exterior of the building matching the house, his yard is . quite wooded so the accessory building would be barely visible from the street. Councilmember Hicks commented that though the building may not be very visible from the street, it would be very visible from the north and may detract from the aesthetics of the applicant's home and the neighborhood.