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Zoning File #2326 j Januar>’ 16, 1998 Page 4 No screening is proposed along the Olive Avenue frontage for this site. Planning Commission should consider whether such screening may or may not be appropriate in the context of the neighborhood, the ponding area, views of the rear of the building, etc. G. Building design and construction. 1. Exterior finishes. The B-5 District standards require that exterior wall finishes on any building be either face brick, natural stone, or specially designed pre-cast concrete units if the surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative material or texture or factor)' fabricated and finished metal framed panel construction, if the panel materials are of any of those noted above or glass. The B-5 standards allow other materials as may be approved by Council. The proposed building has essentially a one story' facade that has a brick veneer base with a natural color cedar shake siding above, on the front. The shakes are not listed as an allowed facing material and would require special approval. Applicant must provide elevation views of all sides of the building, since it is critical to confirm a consistent appearance, given a building that will be so visible from all directions. Architectural style. Applicant suggests the shake siding may help to provide a reasonable transition to the residential neighborhood, but in staffs opinion such a transition is more properly accomplished via site planning, landscaping, and architectural sty ’le. In staffs opinion the building lacks character, and the expanse of uninterrupted roof needs to be revisited, as well as the nature of the facade. This site is an important and extremely visible location at the "hub of Lake Minnetonka", and in context of future development and redevelopment of Navarre, should serve to set the tone. Staff would question whether the adjacent overdeveloped Culver's site has already established a tone, perhaps not as positive one as might have been hoped for. Planning Commission should make a recommendation as to whether the exterior wall finish materials are acceptable, but should also discuss the nature of this building and whether it fits the City's vision for this site. 2.Out buildings. The only outbuilding proposed is the trash enclosure, the proposed design of which is not extremely detailed. It appears to be three sided block enclosure screened with arborvitae, and doors opening to the northerly parking lot. The B-5 District requires that such a structure Tie constructed of materials comparable to those used in the building and designed in a manner conforming with original architectural design general