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Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon advised the exterior of the addition and the awning arc proposed to be metal paneling, painted to match the existing building. The H-1 l-lighway 10 Business District allows for metal siding, but not metal paneling, however, it does allow the City Council to approve alternate materials. Because the expansion is relatively small, and thc proposed material will match the existing building, staff is recommending that the metal paneling be approved for the expansion area and the awning. The Planning Commission reviewed the site plan at their September 2, 004 meeting and also recommended that the Council approve the exterior finish material deviation. Councilmember Kurak commented the metal building makes sense, as they are trying to keep the cost down on any development in this area because of the mapping process with Highway 10. Mayor Gamec asked how this affects the mapping of this particular area, in relation to holding vahtcs even. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon explained as long as it is something approved by the Council it is acknowledged there will likely be an increase in value. However, this is a fifirly minor improvement. Motion by Councilmember Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to allow the use of metal paneling on the expansion area and grant site plan approval to E-Z Auto Sales, h~c., contingcnt upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated August 27, 2004, revised September 9, 2004. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Pearson, Kurak, Cook, Elvig, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Further Discussion: Mayor Gamec inquired about a plan for valuation in the Highway 10 area. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon replied they have tried to address this through the creation of the H-1 Zoning District, which looked at the type of uses allowed. The reconstruction of Highway 10 is imminent and they have to be fair and equitable to the property owners in that area. This was also addressed by restricting lot coverage. Mayor Gamec inquired what the situation would be if an application came in with more value from the improvements. Assistant Community Development Director replied the Board of Appeals is being established, and there could be a recommendation to deny an application. Councilmember Cook commented business owners would likely look at what they are putting into the property, knowing they may lose thc building at some time. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon noted that is part of thc whole process of the official mapping, so people are aware of the future plans. The City has done a lot of things to recognize that landowners have rights and want to develop, but thc City's exposure down the road needs to be eliminated. City Council/September 13, 2004 Page 22 of 29