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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, July 14 Page 5 In review of the site plan, Mike Rich indicated the location of a 20' wide sanitary sewer easement along the west portion of the site, beyond which parking and truck maneuvering area is provided, with landscaping on the west of the site. Rich explained that Robert Pugleasa Company handles dock equipment and accessories; has 5 service vehicles of their own and have from 8 to 10 deliveries per week via vans, pick-ups, and an occasional semi-truck. . A model and colored slides of the proposed structure were shown. Rich described the exterior treatment of the office portion to be of face brick at the lower level with pre-finished metal panel above; described the warehouse portion to be of pre-finished metal architectural panels above a concrete base. Rich explained that the two dock areas (west side of building) are not needed for this facility, are for display purposes. Rich explained that the architectural panel is galvanized steel; carries a lifetime warranty without any color fading, chipping, or checking and can be heavily insulated for high energy efficiency and is almost maintenance-free. Rich described the fenced storage area to be of chain link with aluminum slats of the same color as the building. In discussion, the applicants were asked to address the concern of the Planning Commission relative to the proposed exterior treatment rather than decorative concrete block. Rich said the proposed metal panel is not an inexpensive treatment; it will retain its color and character without maintenance and "concrete block will not. Rich displayed samples of the two panels (dark brown and bisque in color); noted both are embossed steel; laminated with acrylic film; explained it can be insulated with an 8" bat of insulation material which provides two to three times greater insulation than a concrete block building. The future addition was queried. Rich said it is their intent to, at some future date, extend the warehouse to the north at the same 5' setback from east side of the property; future addition is anticipated to be 60' x 80' (4,800 square feet). Rich said only the 15' variance would be extended; no other variances would be needed for the future addition. Concern was expressed relative to the fence slats. Rich explained that aluminum slats are durable; vinyl slats are less expensive and less durable; noted that the owner's maintenance policy is the key to the upkeep of the facility, including the fenced area. Pugleasa said he keeps his facility in "tip top" shape; invited Council to visit his present 50-year-old building and fenced area; explained they invite their customers to look at their equipment; property will look like new every day. Pugleasa said their trucks will be stored inside the building at night - boom truck is their tallest with a 12' high boom; highest part of building is 22' from grade. After discussion, Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the site plan with the 15' sideyard setback variance on the east, the basis for the variance is that the adjacent property is not adversely affected, and allows for parking on the west side and more useful use of the site; approval of the building permit is subject to exterior of warehouse to be of decorative masonry material. . In discussion, Hicks expressed his concern that the building be compatible to other buildings in this primarily commercial area along County Road E. Rich noted that the MSI building is substantially metal panel; explained that this is the finish the applicant desires; wants the building exterior to be maintenance-free and the building energy efficient; noted the metal panel is the preference of the owner. Rich said it will provide an outstanding appearance and urged reconsideration of this condition in the motion. Pugleasa said masonry buildings break up and crack; this panel is maintenance-free which is what he wants, and also provides better insulation capability. Pugleasa said he's investigated the various exterior materials and this looks better to him - will look better longer than block. Some concern was expressed relative to the long, uninterrupted, west wall of the warehouse, which appears to be not very interesting with no space to landscape. Pugleasa said concrete block is not an alternative; noted that this material also is preferable to concrete because of its water tightness.