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.., J. &4~ REQUEST FOR COUNCil, ACTION DATE: 5~23~93 ITEM NO.: F-6 Department Approval: Ýt\f/bfl Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: ~ cá-. Hearings Item Description: Gary Nordness/Lon Musolf request for a variance to the zoning ordinance to expand the existing building at 2760 Fairview Avenue North. Back2:round 1. Lon Musolf Distributing, Inc. has been located at 2760 Fairview Avenue North in Roseville since 1953. The business involves wholesale sales and distribution of wood flooring and related materials. Prior to 1993, a part of the Musolf operation included an accessory building located behind the main building that was used for the storage of products and materials. 2. In 1993, the accessory structure was destroyed and the operation has been in need of space ever since. Rather than replace the destroyed accessory structure, the Musoles are proposing to replace the lost space by building an addition to their existing principal building. 3. The site under consideration is .73 acres in size; is designated for industrial uses on the RoseviIle Land Use Guide Plan and is zoned 1-2 General Industrial. The existing bui]ding is 7296 sq. ft. in size and is a painted concrete block building. The tront of the building is 31 feet from the front property line; while the City ordinances require a 40 foot front yard setback for buildings in Industrial Districts. In addition, the existing pylon sign does not meet setback requirements. As the building stands, it is a Jegal non-conforming use. The proposed addition, however, triggers the need to either conform to City standards or apply for variances. 4. The proposed expansion is 5,040 sq. ft. in size, bringing the total building to 12,336 sq. ft, 19 parking staJ]s are required by City code, 19 stalls are provided for on the site plan. The pylon sign in the front yard setback area is proposed to be removed in favor of wall signage along the Fairview Avenue trontage. To meet current 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 ofthe building and as indicated on the plan, is proposed to be painted. Staffhas spoken to the applicant about this material and has suggested a color impregnated block rather than paint 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.