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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9C Architectural Design PresentationPrior Lake City Council June 26, 2017 History Staff has received requests to use an insulated metal wall panels in the C-3 and I-1 use districts. May 15, 2017, PC discussed building materials and the increased use of insulated metal panels. PC approved a motion directing staff to investigate and potentially incorporate the material into Architectural Design Standards. Current Ordinance allows for prefinished metal to be used on up to 25% of each exterior wall. Insulated metal panels were not contemplated when the ordinance related to prefinished metal was established. Insulated metal panels have been used in Prior Lake on previous projects. Approved under subsection 1107.2202 (6) d., Use of Non-Listed Materials, which states in part, “The Zoning Administrator may permit an exterior surface material not identified in Subsection 1107.2200 (6), provided the material is a result of new technology and/or the material is equal to or better in quality, appearance and durability than those materials identified”. Examples Proposed Amendments The proposed ordinance amendments would allow insulated metal wall panels as a primary exterior building material in the C-3, Business Park and I-1, General Industrial use districts, provided the building design includes a minimum of three of the design elements identified in subsection 1107.2200. Proposed Amendments (cont’d) The proposed design elements in Subsection 1107.2200 include: At least two contrasting, yet complementary exterior building colors, accent materials, or material textures; At least 25% window coverage on each building wall facing a street; A combination of horizontal and vertical design features; A front entry that, in addition to doors, shall be accented a minimum of 150 square feet around the door entrance; Varying roof line; Irregular building or wall shapes Varying wall depths and shapes; and/or Other unique architectural features in the overall building design. Recommendation PC Held a public hearing on the proposed ordinance amendment on 6/19/17. PC recommended removal of proposed language which would have required the wall panels to have a stucco, aggregate, stone or similar decorative finish. PC voted 4-0 to recommend the Council approve the ordinance amendments subject to the removal of the decorative finish language. Questions?