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e. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The use of 88 high quality architectural and aesthetically pleasing manufactured materials, including 89 the new metal panels, appear to be compatible with commercial properties in that area 90 (Ramsey County Library), and therefore the Planning Division believes that the use of 91 such materials on this building will not alter the essential character of the locality if this 92 variance is approved. 93 Section 1009.04 (Variances) of the City Code explains that the purpose of a variance is “to 94 permit adjustment to the zoning regulations where there are practical difficulties applying to a 95 parcel of land or building that prevent the property from being used to the extent intended by the 96 zoning.” The proposal appears to compare favorably with all of the above requirements essential 97 for approving variances. Moreover, the Planning Division believes §1005.02.F (Materials) may 98 need to be reviewed for modification to afford a broader range of materials when such materials 99 would make fine, reasonable, and acceptable primary materials for commercial buildings in 100 order to avoid stifling architectural creativity. 101 Roseville’s Development Review Committee (DRC) met on June 18, and 25, 2015, to discuss 102 this application and members indicated support for the variance to allow the use of metal panels 103 as a primary material. 104 PC UBLICOMMENT 105 At the time this report was prepared, Planning Division staff has not received any communications 106 from the public about the variance request. 107 RA ECOMMENDEDCTION 108 Adopt Variance Board Resolution 115 (Attachment F) approving a variance to §1005.02.F, 109 (Materials) of the City Code to allow North American Banking to install metal siding in excess 110 of the 10% accent material requirement (61% to the north, 14% to the south, 23% to the east, and 111 24% to the west) on their building at 2230 Albert Street, subject to the following condition: 112 a. The composition of exterior materials on each building elevation shall be “substantially 113 similar” to the attachment in the RVBA dated July 1, 2015, and be submitted to the City 114 for review and approval. 115 AA LTERNATIVECTIONS 116 Pass a motion to table one or more of the items for future action. a. Tabling beyond 117 August 9, 2015, would require extension of the 60-day action deadline established in 118 Minn. Stat. §15.99. 119 Adopt a resolution to deny the requested approval. b. Denial should be supported by 120 specific findings of fact based on the Variance Board’s review of the application, 121 applicable zoning or subdivision regulations, and the public record. 122 123 PF15-013_RVBA_070115 Page 4 of 5