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CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 97-168 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 300.07, SUBD. 4.M.5.(a) AND ITS SUBDIVISIONS RELATING TO ARCHITECTURAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONING DISTRICT Section 1. Amendment: Section 300.07, Subd. 4.M. 5.(a) and its subdivisions are hereby amended to read as follows: 5. Performance Standards a. It is the purpose and intent of the City, by the adoption of the performance standards of this subdivision, to ensure commercial buildings constructed within the City are of a high quality of exterior appearance, consistent with the terms of Non -Residential Development Policy #5 of the 2000-2010 Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan. It is the Finding of the City that a limited selection of primary exterior surfacing materials meets this standard of quality. It is the further Finding of the City that several specific exterior surfacing materials are appropriate, and of sufficient quality, to be utilized only as accent materials in varying percentages. The variations of percentage of specific accent materials relates to a Finding by the City as to the relative quality and rural character of those respective accent materials. 1 . Architectural and Site Plan Submittals New building proposals shall include architectural and site plans prepared by registered architect and shall show the following as a minimum: i. Elevations of all sides of the buildings, ii Type and color of exterior building materials, iii Typical general floor plans, iv Dimensions of all structures, v Location of trash containers, heating, cooling and ventilation equipment and systems, 2. Applicability — Structure Additions and Renovation Additions to existing structures resulting in an increase of gross floor area of the structure of less than 100%; and/or installation of replacement exterior surfacing any portion of an existing structure shall be exempt from the standards of this subdivision where it is found that the new or replacement exterior surfacing proposed is identical to that of the existing structure.