7.4. SR 02-21-2012~~ REQUEST FOR ACTION
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Ma or and Ci Council 7.4
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Public Hearin Februa 21, 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, Case No. OA 12-01 REVIEWED BY
Cal Portner, Ci Administrator
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend the City Council adopt the attached ordinance
amendment.
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 that 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 initially looked at drafting language specifically for panels but determined that it would only address
panels. It did not consider other materials an applicant might propose that would meet the expectations
of the approved materials already in place. The ordinance currently states "other approved architectural
metal." Staff is recommending that the word metal be changed to material.
Staff is recommending that "other approved architectural materials" be allowed in the commercial zones.
The Council then has flexibility to approve a project when design goals are met.
ATTACHMENTS
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Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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ORDINANCE 12 -
CITY OF ELK RIVER
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER AMENDING
SECTION 30-938 OF THE ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA, CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. That Section 30-938 of the City of Elk River Code of Ordinances,
titled Architectural standards shall be amended to read as follows:
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 tr~etal 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.
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Section 2. 'T'hat this ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and shall be
published as provided by law.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 21S` day of
February, 2012.
John J Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk