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292DesignGroup minneapolis September 21, 2020 Rachel Juba Community Development Director City of Hugo 14669 Fitzgerald Ave, N, Hugo, MN 55038 RE: Variance Request Eagles Landing Development We are requesting the substitution of Architectural Metal Panels in lieu of the listed acceptable exterior materials. 1. No response. See others. 2. a. Architectural Metal Panels (AMP) are a high quality exterior cladding material that is widely used for a variety of architectural projects including, housing, office, retail, sports, cultural and civic buildings. The use Architectural Metal Panels is common in suburban communities within the Twin Cities area as well as Minneapolis and St. Paul, and throughout the country. AMP have been in use for a long time, and are becoming a standard exterior building product throughout the construction industry. Architectural Metal Panels provide project developers a more sustainable and energy efficient exterior material than the listed permissible materials such as pre -cast concrete or masonry. They also provide for a greater variety of exterior appearance and application. b. The Eagles Landing Development is being constructed using the construction methods utilized by the JL Schwieters Company. Engineered wood framing is a more energy efficient and sustainable construction method than typical methods - eliminating high CO2 emitting concrete/cement materials. AMP are a common accepted exterior material, denying the use of AMP for this project would be an undue burden on the project compared to construction in adjacent communities where these materials are widely accepted. c. The proposed use of Architectural Metal Panels provide a pleasing transitional material to the surrounding mixed use neighborhood. The panels provide a light less heavy appearance. The wood grain panels particularly make an graceful transition to the nearby housing developments. The AMP also provide greater flexibility in placing openings and material variety than the more restrictive pre -cast or masonry materials - allowing the project to have a more diverse and accessible exterior design. 3. We understand many communities have fought the scourge of low quality "pole barn" type corrugated metal panels and have written ordinances prohibit their use. The AMP proposed for Eagles Landings bare little resemblance to those materials. These are a much higher grade product with thicker gauge material, better finish coatings and finer detailed fabrication. AMPS are far superior to the permitted painted pre -cast wall panel used on adjacent buildings. These will be an enhancement to the project. 4. NA 612.767.3773 3533 E LAKE STREET MPLS, MN 55406,