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Frolik reminded Council it is not unusual for the City to waive curbing behind the buildings in the heavy industrial district, however, modified site plan would have to be submitted identifying exactly those areas to be curbed. She pointed out that City Code also requires at least 50 percent of the exterior facing finish on buildings to be other than metal. The existing building consists of ribbed metal panels and the applicant is proposing the same finish on the expansion area and the cold storage warehouse. She continued that staff is recommending denial of a site plan that does not provide for upgrading the exterior finish on the buildings. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the site plan as proposed contingent upon the developer establishing conifers at least five feet in height along the south property line to help screen the cold storage warehouse building from McKinley Street. Ms. Frolik noted that Mark Fullerton of Vance Brothers was present. Councilmember Peterson inquired if there were any pictures of the building available. Mayor Hardin expressed a concern about the exterior of the building and added that the City has been asking for some brick, etc. for aesthetic purposes. Mr. Fullerton stated that it is expensive to have something other than metal and added that they are starting with a metal building and are therefore trying to accomplish the same look. He explained that they have agreed to adding roof overhangs and soffits, etc. Councilmember Peterson inquired if the tree screening was agreed upon. Ms. Frolik stated that she would suggest five-foot trees. Councilmember Zimmerman felt that the City could "live with" the Planning Commission's recommendation considering the nature and the area of the business. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to approve the site plan for expansions to the Vance Brothers facility at 14021 Azurite Street NW with a waiver to the 30% restriction on accessory buildings and curbing bituminous surfaces to the rear of the buildings, and contingent upon establishing screening along the south property line. Further discussion: Councilmember Peterson suggested if we hope to change the look of the area, this will not make a change. Mayor Hardin agreed and added that the City has been asking a number of other businesses in the last 12 to 18 months to do upgrade their exterior materials for aesthetic purposes. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer and Beahen. Voting No: Mayor Hardin and Councilmember Peterson. Case g7: Section #22 Drainage Easement Acquisition Improvement Project #95-12 City Attorney Goodrich stated that this case is to seek authorization of eminent don'hain but that we will continue to negotiate in an attempt to avoid court action. City Engineer Jankowski reported that he received one additional easement this afternoon and that he has also been advised that one other additional property owner has approached the City Attorney with a different form of easement. The following amendments were determined for the resolution: Delete Parcel #10 from the list of un-acquired parcels. Add the date of February 15 to #2, thus making it read: That if the easements City Council/January 23, 1996 Page 7 of 15