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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 12, 2008 Johnson again indicated that he was agreeable to replacing the lap siding on the lower band with a brick veneer. Vertical panels would be used in the second and third bands of materials to provide the more industrial look. Duray asked about the percentage limitations for metal. The City Planner noted that the property is zoned PUD, therefore, there are no specific standards for building materials. He noted that he referenced the material standards for the Business and Industrial Districts in his report for comparison purposes. The Industrial standards allow an expansion of up to 25% of the floor area without the need to upgrade exterior materials. Any expansion beyond the 25% would require the building to meet upgraded material standards. The Planner indicated that the expansion proposed is at 60% of the floor area. Therefore, the Planner felt it reasonable to accomplish some material upgrades. He noted that most of the building is not visible from the street, so upgrading the portion of the building that is visible seemed reasonable. Johnson stated that he was agreeable to the first band of materials on the front portion of the building being upgraded to brick veneer, the second and third bands vertical hardy -board siding, and the gable section shakes. The Planner noted that the warehouse addition will be on the south of the building and will not be visible from the street. Therefore, metal siding was acceptable. Johnson pointed out that the enhanced office area he just described is the only portion of the building that will be visible from the street. Duray asked about parking. The City Planner indicated that the 35 parking spaces proposed are more than adequate for this building. He noted that the majority of the building is warehouse space, which does not generate much parking demand. Duray asked about a screening and landscaping plan. The Planner indicated that he asked that this plan be submitted prior to final occupancy of the building. Again, the site is not visible from the street, but the Planner wanted a landscape plan on record for documentation purposes and to ensure that there is complete ground cover. Johnson indicated that he would submit a landscape plan to the City Planner. Duray asked what Johnson's construction schedule is. Johnson replied that he would do the office and restroom renovation as soon as possible. The warehouse additions may not occur this year. -4-