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EXTRACT OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE VARIANCE BOARD OF THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Variance Board of the City of Roseville, County of Ramsey, Minnesota, was held on the 12th day of July at 5:30 p.m. The following Members were present: Member Kimble, Gitzen, and Chair Daire; and none were absent. Variance Board Member Kimble introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: VARIANCE BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 130 A RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCE TO §1006.02.0 (MATERIALS) OF THE ROSEVILLE CITY CODE AT 2323 TERMINAL ROAD (PFIL7-013) WHEREAS, City Code §1oo6.02.0 (Materials) requires a mixture of exterior building materials for principal and accessory in the commercial and industrial zoning districts with a limit of 40% for metal siding; and WHEREAS, FedEx Freight desires to have installed two all metal self-contained accessory storage shelters on the premises for employees safety; and WHEREAS, the property at 2323 Terminal Road is legally described as: PID * 08-29-23-13-0002 Exhibit A WHEREAS, City Code §1009.04 (Variances) establishes the purpose of a variance is "to permit adjustment to the zoning regulations where there are practical difficulties applying to a parcel of land or building that prevent the property from being used to the extent intended by the zoning;" and WHEREAS, the Variance Board has made the following findings: a. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Although such improvements are not specifically identified in the 2030 Roseville Comprehensive Plan, Planning Division staff finds that the proposed storm safety shelters is generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (Employment Area Goals and Policies) in that it represents investment in an existing industrial property. b. The proposal is in harmony with the purposes and intent of the zoning ordinances. Planning Division finds that the installation of two accessory storm shelter buildings satisfies the intent and purpose of the Zoning Code. The shelters, however, are fully comprised of metal for strength and durability from storm damage and human protection. Shcu a design of an accessory building is not contemplated in the Roseville Zoning Code and therefore a Variance is necessary to deviate from the Code requirement. Planning staff also believes that the proposal to install these metal storm shelters are consistent with the intent of the zoning ordinance, as other materials may not protect human lives like the proposed metal structures. c. The proposal puts the subject property to use in a reasonable manner. Planning Division concludes that it is a reasonable request allowance for a full metal structure versus being required to meet the material mix of §1oo6.02.C, as these two structures are for the protection of employees during sever weather and not for storage or other purposes where the strict requirements should apply.