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N MEMORANDUM NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH TO: Little Canada Planning Commission FROM: Stephen Grittman DATE: September 12, 2000 RE: Little Canada - Suburban Auto Building Expansion - Variances FILE NO: 758.09 - 00.24 Background Mr. Dennis O'Connell has submitted requests for variances which would permit the expansion of an existing building at Country Drive and. South Owasso Boulevard. The existing building is a remodeled metal building which was refinished with a stucco exterior a few years ago. The applicant is seeking variances from the limitation on the use of stucco, the prohibition of pole -type construction, and a side yard setback requirement of 15 feet. With regard to the setback, the applicant wishes to construct the addition along the line of the 5 foot setback of the existing building. The zoning ordinance permits a one -time expansion of metal buildings in the Industrial Park district of up to 25 percent of the floor area. This one -time exclusion was used by Suburban in 1994. As such, all further expansions are to be in compliance with the building materials standards of the zoning. district - masonry exteriors with no more than 25 % use of stucco or metal. Analysis The proposed addition would encompass 2,700 square feet of area, much of which is currently being used for non - conforming outdoor storage. The applicant has indicated that the addition will house a new paint booth facility and paint mixing room which would eliminate the need to use an existing system in which these areas are separated. The applicant states that OSHA has recommended this change, and has provided a grant to help accomplish it. The expansion to accommodate the new facility would result in a more conforming condition by eliminating a portion of the outdoor storage and reducing air 5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, 3 Page 34 PHONE 6 12 -59 - 595-9837 5 PARK. MINNESOTA 53416