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Findings: Section 1325.05 Subd. 8 — Additional Design Standards for the B2 and B3 <br />Districts <br />A. Building Materials. Buildings shall be constructed of materials that are enduring, <br />timeless, and well -detailed. <br />1. At least seventy-five percent (75%) of the exterior building materials shall be of <br />brick, stone, decorative concrete plank, transparent glass or any combination <br />thereof. <br />This requirement appears to be met. While the submitted documents do not show <br />enough detail to calculate exact percentages of building material types, it appears <br />that the building would primarily be constructed of brick, stone, concrete plank, <br />and glass. <br />2. Trim and other accent or decorative features may be metal, wood, or EIFS. Other <br />high -quality materials that increase the variety and appeal of buildings may be <br />considered as accents. Metals shall have a matte finish and neutral or earth tone <br />colors. Metals that are used on exterior walls shall have visible corner moldings <br />and trim. <br />This requirement appears to be met. Trim would consist of metal and EIFS. <br />I Undesirable materials shall include simulated brick or stone, vinyl or aluminum <br />siding, sheet metal, corrugated metal, concrete blocks, materials that have no <br />pattern or relief when applied to large walls, brightly colored metal roofing or <br />canopies, and pre -cast tilt -up walls. Extensive use of mirrored or tinted glass on <br />the first floor and materials that represent corporate colors or trademarks that are <br />not in conformance with approved building materials are also undesirable. <br />This requirement appears to be met. None of the above mentioned materials <br />appear to be used. <br />B. Building Design. The arrangement, geometry, massing, materials and colors shall <br />work to create a high quality development that is responsive to existing buildings, site <br />features, and site design on adjoining sites in the district. <br />1. At least fifty percent (50%) of the largest building on each site shall be <br />constructed at the front setback line. <br />Unknown, though this may not be a desirable requirement in this location since <br />proximity to the street is less important than in the B2 or B3 districts. More detail <br />is required to determine if this requirement is met. A proposed site plan was not <br />submitted. <br />Page 2 of 9 <br />