4.1 PCSR 02-14-2012ilk REQUEST FOR ACTION
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TO ITEM NUMBER
Plannin Commission 4.1
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Febru 14, 2012 Chris Leeseber , Park Planner-Planner
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
Request by City of Elk River for Ordinance Amendment to erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er
Section 30-938, Architectural Standards, Public Hearing -Case REVIEWED BY
No. OA 12-01
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Ordinance Amendment
request.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the November 22, 2011 Planning Commission workshop meeting, the planning commission directed
staff to research and come back with an ordinance amendment that would allow the use of
precast/prestressed concrete panels (panels) in the commercial zoning districts.
The early introductions of these panels were plain and industrial looking. They often were colored the
typical standard structural gray and had minimal, if any, relief cast in them. Because of that, the use of
panels in our commercial zoning districts has been prohibited. Today you can get almost any type of
material pattern cast into the face of the panels and can be manufactured in a variety of colors. Because
of this, the city is requesting an amendment to the ordinance to allow the use of panels and any other
type of product that may be considered a quality material.
Staff is recommending that "other allowed architectural materials" be allowed in the commercial zones.
ATTACHMENTS
^ Draft Ordinance
Action Motion by Second by Vote
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01 PC.docx
Sec. 30-938. -Architectural standards.
Except as otherwise provided, all multifamily, commercial and industrial construction shall be developed in
accordance with the following design standards:
(1) Architectural plans. Construction plans shall be prepared and submitted to include:
a. Elevations of all sides of the building.
b. Type and color of exterior building materials.
c. Atypical floor plan and dimensions of all structures.
d. Location of trash containers and heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems.
e. Proposed screening of trash containers and heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems.
(2) Exterior building finish.
a. In the C-1, C-2 and C-3 districts, the exterior building finish shall consist of at least two of
the exterior building finishes, at least two shall be used per wall:
1. Face brick.
2. Natural stone.
3. Architectural glass. (i.e. curtain wall)
4. Wood.
5. Stucco.
6. Siding. (metal, fiber-cement or vinyl)
7. Integrally colored split face (rock face), burnished or glazed concrete masonry
units (excluding smooth/plain or painted).
8. Other approved architectural real materials.
b. In the I-1 and I-2 districts, the exterior building finish shall consist of the following exterior
building finishes:
1. Face brick.
2. Natural stone.
3. Architectural glass. (i.e. curtain wall)
4. Wood.
5. Stucco.
6. Integrally colored split face (rock face), burnished or glazed concrete masonry
units (excluding smooth/plain or painted).
7. Integrally colored and/or exposed aggregate precast concrete panels.
8. Poured-in-place concrete walls.
9. Prefinished metal panels.
10. Other approved architectural metal.