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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; The proposal is consistent with the intent of the zoning ordinances because although the redevelopment will result in a larger building footprint, more paved surface, and some tree removal than the former Countryside Restaurant, the proposed improvements address all other Code requirements except for the deviation on desired building materials. Such substantial reinvestment is the basis of the current Zoning Ordinance; 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 material variation. §1005.02.F (Materials) could be seen as unreasonable in its limitation on allowable materials, which can compromise efficient use of a broad range of materials to address unique design, creative architectural details, and cost effectiveness. The property possesses the kind of unique characteristics that justify approval of the requested variance for a number of reasons: first, while the Zoning Ordinance adopted in 2010 looks to support creativity and design, it imposes numerous design standards, such as entrance orientation, four-sided architecture, horizontal and vertical articulation, window and door openings, and materials, which once combined, can make code compliance challenging at times; second, the deep and narrow commercial site has two easements adjacent to Snelling Avenue (Light Rail Transit and utility and drainage) that complicate the building placement and contribute to potential visibility challenges along the 50 mph roadway; third, the applicants use of unique metal materials, materials that would be shared with other buildings in their portfolio, can create a more noticeable building, especially one being constructed between two existing structures; lastly, once the structure has been placed in accordance with the Zoning Code there are certain elevations (west, north, and south) that are easily visualized from the public realm, which is a main focus of requirements such as building materials The use of metal siding and Corten steel, high quality architectural and aesthetically pleasing manufactured materials, appear to be compatible with commercial properties in that area, 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 43% Variance to the north elevation, a 31% Variance to the south elevation, a 36% Variance to the east elevation, and a 21% Variance to the west elevation from §1005.02.F (Materials) for the new Pizza Lucé location at 2851 Snelling Avenue, subject to the following conditions: Page 2 of 4