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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15, 1999 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Morelan. Ayes (5) Scalze, Morelan, Pedersen, LaValle, Fahey. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ESTABLISH Fahey opened the public hearing to consider an amendment to the B-I ZONING Zoning Code establishin~ a Business Industrial (B-I) Zoning District. DISTRICT Fahey noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the District including similar building material requirements as are provided for in the Industrial Park (I-P) District. Charles Bartholie, attorney representing the McCumber's, appeared before the Council and reported that there are no building material requirements under the BW or I-I Zoning Districts. Bartholie reviewed the buildin~ material requirements provided for in the I-P District and noted that stucco is excluded. He requested that any building material requirements for the B-I District include en~ineered steel buildin~s given that the McCumber building is such a structure. He also requested that wood frame buildings with wood exteriors or vinyl or masonry siding be allowed pointing out that this would fit the character of the surroundin~ residential areas. His third request was that stucco be a permitted material given that the Buetow business that of a stucco contractor. Bartholie noted the language in the building materials section of the I-P District under Item D, 3., 4., and 5. Bartholie felt that this language was vague and should not be included in the B-I District. The City Planner reported that the Planning Commission discussed whether or not any additional building materials standards should be included, and their recommendation was to incorporate the standards contained in the I-P District. The Planner reported that up to 25% stucco as well as some other materials are allowed by Conditional Use Permit. It was noted that the Planning Commission voted 4 to 3 in favor of establishing the B-I District, and the split vote was due to the provision to include the building material standards in the I-P District. Fahey indicated that he was intrigued by the suggestion to include wood buildings and residential-type finishes in the B-I District, and felt this suggestion made sense given the surrounding residential uses. Scalze su~gested that wood or stucco could be allowed building materials if the building itself had a residential appearance. She noted that this was a requirement for the commercial buildings at the corner of Rice Street