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approval of the requested variances in this case are multiple: first, while the Zoning 89 Ordinance adopted in 2010 looks to support creativity and design, it imposes numerous 90 design standards, such as entrance orientation, four-sided architecture, horizontal and 91 vertical articulation, window and door openings, and materials, which once combined, 92 can make code compliance challenging at times; second, the deep and narrow 93 commercial site has two easements adjacent to Snelling Avenue (Light Rail Transit and 94 utility and drainage) that complicate the building placement and contribute to potential 95 visibility challenges along the 50 mph roadway; third, the applicants use of unique metal 96 materials, materials that would be shared with other buildings in their portfolio, can 97 create a more noticeable building, especially one being constructed between two existing 98 structures; lastly, once the structure has been placed in accordance with the Zoning Code 99 there are certain elevations (west, north, and south) that are easily visualized from the 100 public realm, which is a main focus of requirements such as building materials. 101 The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The use of 102 metal siding, Corten steel, and high quality architectural and aesthetically pleasing 103 manufactured materials appear to be compatible with commercial properties in that area, 104 and therefore the Planning Division believes that the use of such materials on this 105 building will not alter the essential character of the locality if this variance is approved. 106 Section 1009.04 (Variances) of the City Code explains that the purpose of a variance is “to 107 permit adjustment to the zoning regulations where there are practical difficulties applying to a 108 parcel of land or building that prevent the property from being used to the extent intended by the 109 zoning.” The proposal appears to compare favorably with all of the above requirements essential 110 for approving variances. Moreover, the Planning Division believes§1005.02.F (Materials) may 111 need to be reviewed for modification to afford a broader range of materials when such materials 112 would make fine, reasonable, and acceptable primary materials for commercial buildings in 113 order to avoid stifling architectural creativity. 114 Roseville’s Development Review Committee (DRC) met on May 20, 2015, to discuss this 115 application and members indicated support for the variance to allow the use of metal siding, 116 panels, and Corten steel as primary materials. 117 118 At the time this report was prepared, Planning Division staff has not received any communications 119 from the public about the variance request. 120 121 (Attachment F) approving a variance to §1005.02.F, 122 (Materials) of the City Code to allow Pizza Lucé to install metal siding in excess of the 10% 123 accent material requirement (43% to the north, 31% to the south, 36% to the east, and 21% to the 124 west) on their new facility at 2851 Snelling Avenue, subject to the following condition: 125 The composition of exterior materials on each building elevation shall be “substantially 126 similar” to the attachment in the RVBA dated June 3, 2015, and be submitted to the City 127 for review and approval. 128 PF15-009_RVBA_060315 Page 4 of 5