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Attachment E b. The proposed development is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in that it represents in that it represents continuing investment in an existing commercial property, achieves efficient use of the land, and enhances the creative quality to ensure the aesthetic character. The proposal also achieves a number of the General Land Use Goals and Policies identified in Chapter 4 of the Roseville 2030 Comprehensive Plan. c. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the zoning ordinances because the building is creatively designed (uniqueness of the concrete exterior and the challenges in finding a suitable material, both in product and cost) with the required Design Standards except for the deviation in desired percentages of metal building materials. Such substantial reinvestment is the basis of the current Zoning Ordinance; d. The proposal makes “reasonable” use of the property, but more importantly, the building is designed in a reasonable manner with an exterior that takes into account aesthetics and slight material variation. The proposal seeks to utilize the existing brick exterior and eliminate (cover up) the 1965 concrete. To achieve this, the architect has selected to integrate metal panels at various percentages throughout the exterior to create continuity and aesthetic enhancements. §1005.02.F (Materials) could be seen as unreasonable in its limitation on allowable materials, which can compromise the ability to use a broad range of materials to address unique design elements, add creative architectural details, and achieve cost effectiveness; e. The property possesses the kind of unique characteristics that justify approval of the requested variance in this case relates to the uniqueness of the ribbed concrete exterior on the north side of the building and the limited options available of suitable and cost effective materials that can be used to cover up concrete. There is also the visual aspect of any remodel, which in this case addresses the public realm very well; f. The use of high quality architectural and aesthetically pleasing manufactured materials, including the new metal panels, appear to be compatible with commercial properties in that area (Ramsey County Library), and therefore the Planning Division believes that the use of such materials on this building will not alter the essential character of the locality if this variance is approved. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Roseville Variance Board, to approve a 51% Variance to the north elevation, a 4% Variance to the south elevation, a 13% Variance to the east elevation, and a 14% Variance to the west elevation from §1005.02.F (Materials) for the remodeling project at North American Banking, 2230 Albert Street, subject to the following conditions: a. The composition of exterior materials on each building elevation shall be “substantially similar” to the attachment in the RVBA dated June 3, 2015, and be submitted to the City for review and approval. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Variance Board Member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor: and voted against; WHEREUPON said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Page 2 of 3