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provided for on the site plan. The pylon sign in the ftont yard setback area is proposed to be removed in favor of waIl signage along the Fairview Avenue frontage. To meet cUttent City Design Standards, the applicants are proposing new outside building materials that include synthetic stucco bands, panelized brick veneer and rock faced concrete block. The rock face concrete block is on the rear of the building and as indicated on the p}an, is proposed to be painted. Staff has spoken to the appücant about this material and has suggested a color impregnated block rather than paint. The Planning Commission will note that the applicants have shown two roof designs for the second floor. To reduce the height of the building; they have opted for the flat roof alternative. The site shares a conunon driveway with the property to the north and to the east. In addition, all the property in this area drains to a drainage ditch to the east of this parcel. The variances requested with this proposal, include the 9 _.....~ foot nont yard setback variance for the existing building. In addition, the PJI"'~ applicants are requesting a variance to the 5 foot fear yard parking setback' '1~ requirement and are proposing not to add curb and gutter to the rear parking Á\ \\ Jot edge. This is an existing parking area without cUrb and gutter that r VI k,j )'- cUITently drains to the eastt ultimately into the stonn drainage ditch. This is r\ ~ the drainage pattern for the properties to the northt south and east as well. .1" V' :to STAFF RECOMMEI'1DA TION¡ " Musolf Distributing, Inc. has been a corporate citizen in Roseville since 1953. They are proposing to expand their facility and in the process to bring the existing building into compliance with current City Design Standards. It is not practical to remove the front 9 feet of the building to come into compliance with the front yard setback requirements and in order to operate trucks in the rear of the buildingt they need all the spaoe they can get. The property immediately east of the rear yard lot line is an undevelopable piece that serve~ to accept drainage from all four properties surrounding it. Being left in its natural state, it does serve as green space for these properties as well. Given the City·s desire to promote economic growth and development and the creation of new jobs, combined with the fact that this application includes upgrading an existing building to CUITent design standards and the fact that the applicants will be removing the existing pylon sign in the front yard setback area, staff recommends approval of the requested variances for. Lon Musolf Distributing Corporation at 2760 N. Fairview Avenue.