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CITY OF LAKE EL MO <br />WASHINGTON COUE TY, MINNESOT <br />RESOLUTION . 2005-061 <br />A RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ARCHITECTURAL <br />STANDARDS TO USE METAL SIDING <br />CITE` of LAKE ELMO <br />WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo has submitted a Section 520 Site Plan for <br />construction of a Public Works and Parks Garage utilizing metal siding as a primary <br />exterior surfacing material, AND <br />WHEREAS, at its June 13, 2005 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed and <br />recommended approval of this variance per plans presented by staff, as the same on file <br />with the City Administrator. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council for the City of <br />Lake Elmo does hereby approve the variance to architectural standards to use metal siding <br />for a Public Works /Parks Garage based upon the recommendation of the Planning <br />Commission. and the following Findings: <br />1. This is a reasonable use of the property. <br />2. Maintaining the rural character of the city by the use of architectural features and <br />materials is a goal of the city, and the location of this parcel as a gateway point <br />to the city is a unique feature of this property. <br />3. Granting of the variance will not change the essential character of the <br />neighborhood because the building will be buffered and screened. <br />ADOPTED, by the Lake Elmo City Council on the 21s` day q& une, 2N5. <br />Dean Johnston, Mayor <br />