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Planning & Zoning Board <br />October 14, 2020 <br />Page 5 <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />Mr. Laden stated the City ordinance regarding standing seam metal roofs is too <br />restrictive. He explained metal roofs should either be allowed or not allowed. He <br />continued, if the type of roofing and siding is not specified within the City <br />ordinance, the type of metal roofing should not be specified either. He clarified as <br />long as the product is viable and it meets code, it should be allowed within the City. <br /> <br />Mr. Root commented there is a lot more to this topic than aesthetics. He <br />acknowledged one of the big differences between the standing seam and exposed <br />fastener is the cost. Furthermore, he remarked to replace one’s roof with a metal <br />standing seam roof is not a do-it yourself project. He stated he would approve of <br />utilizing exposed fastener roofing in residential and other areas of the City, if the <br />roof meets code. Mr. Root suggested the City require an underlayment, specifically <br />a rubber washer along with a sealant, for the exposed fastener roofing. He also <br />recommended having a minimum gauge on the metal for both the standing seam and <br />exposed fastener. He concluded by stating he would support amending the zoning <br />ordinance to allow for metal roofs with exposed fasteners if the fasteners are color- <br />matched to the panels. <br /> <br />Mr. Evenson proposed adding language to the ordinance to ensure the material is <br />installed per the manufacturer’s specifications. <br /> <br />Chair Tralle stated the ordinance could be adjusted to say the roofing materials need <br />to meet the industry norm. <br /> <br />Mr. Reinert commented on the aesthetics of each type of metal roofing. He said <br />exposed fastener roofing has a rural look while standing seam is more appropriate <br />for neighborhoods. He remarked it is acceptable to have particular standards within <br />a City. He conjectured if a home resides on several acres, exposed fastener roofing <br />maybe more accepted since sightline and aesthetics would not be of significant <br />concern as it would in residential areas. <br /> <br />Mr. Evenson commented exposed fastener roofing is suitable for small homes in <br />older neighborhoods. He referenced a video which stated standing seam metal roofs <br />are typically applied to larger homes since the length of exposed fastener metal <br />roofing is limited. He mentioned exposed fastener metal roofs are becoming more <br />common in high-end developments. <br /> <br />Chair Tralle recommended including language in the ordinance to require the screws <br />to be color-matched to the panel. He remarked the cost difference between standing <br />seam and exposed fastener metal roofing is considerable. <br /> <br />Mr. Laden said the board will likely not come to an agreement on the topic of <br />aesthetics; nevertheless, he stated many individuals move to Lino Lakes because of <br />its rural atmosphere. He explained there are many neighborhoods throughout the <br />City which have restrictive covenants that do not allow metal roofing, therefore to <br />limit exposed fastener metal roofing City-wide would not be appropriate.