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• Base and Top Treatments Building facades must have three recognizable elements: a base, middle, and top. A two foot high brick base wraps around the perimeter of the building and EIFS makes up the middle element. Building materials include brick, EIFS and asphalt shingles. The clerestory provides natural lighting and a break in the roof line. Overall, the addition strikes a balance between the intent of the Development Guide and matching the existing the building. Staff is recommending the entry way onto Town Center Parkway include double doors, increased landscaping along the sidewalk and benches. The elevation plans show a double door entry; however, the floor plan shows a single door entry. Shakes shall be included in the gables along the northwest elevation similar to those shown on the southeast elevation. The Site Plan Review Worksheet, Attachment D, provides additional site plan review and comments. VARIANCE This parcel is located within the 50% build -to line which requires at least 50% of the • block length must contain building fronts, parks or plazas within 5 feet of the right of way. The proposed addition does not fall within 5 feet of the right of way and a variance shall be required. • Criteria and Findings of Fact. No variance shall be granted unless it meets all the criteria in paragraphs a. through f. or unless paragraph g. applies. The City shall make findings regarding compliance with these criteria. a. The variance shall be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. The general purpose and intent of the Lino Lakes Town Center Design & Development Guide is to provide for the orderly and integrated development of a high - quality Town Center which includes a mix of shops, offices, housing and open space. The build -to line requires building fronts close to the edge of the street to enhance continuity, attractiveness and intimacy of pedestrian spaces. The addition is 19 feet from the property line which matches the setback of the existing building. Additional landscaping and foundation plantings will add to the attractiveness of the pedestrian spaces. b. The variance shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The land is guided for mixed use /commercial development and an assisted - living facility is allowed.