ITEM 2 Workshop - Bryan K. Schafer, Planning and Community Development Director
Title
LAND USE/CODE ISSUE (STANDING SEAM METAL ROOFS)
Background
The City Council adopted a zoning code amendment in June of 2011 that allows standing seam metal roofs (see picture) in the City's large lot residential districts RE (Residential Estate) and FR (Farm Residential). While this issue was being discussed by the City Council it was also determined that the amendment and the ability for standing seam metal roofs would not apply to standard R-1 zoning (covers most of the pre-2000 homes in Blaine). Currently the R-1 does allow metal roofing materials but they would need to be a shingle style similar to that of wood, tile, slate, fiberglass or asphalt.
Below is the language that was added to the FR zoning text:
FR (Farm Residential)
Single family dwellings and additions to single family dwellings, other than earth sheltered homes and rear yard pre-engineered patio enclosures, shall have at least a 3/12 roof pitch and shall have a shingled roof. Steel panel (standing seam) roofing can be used as an alternative to a shingled roof provided the material used is 1) a minimum 26 gauge steel base sheet 2) provided with a minimum G-90 galvanized protective coating or equivalent 3) a factory finished solid color material with a minimum paint quality grade of Standard or Better. All steel panel roofing shall be installed per the most current edition of the Mn State Residential Building Code and the manufacturer's installation instructions. Only manufacturer produced flashing, fasteners, trim pieces and vents shall be used in the installation of steel panel roofing. Variations on non-manufacturer produced accessories shall be pre-approved by the City Building Official for use with any steel panel roofing.
If a similar code amendment is initiated for the R-1 zoning district an option for the City Council would be to make a standing seam metal roof a CUP (Conditional Use Permit) allowing notice and comment from the affected neighbors and providing the City more control in terms of application and possibly color.
Direction
Is the City Council supportive of initiating a code amendment, allowing standing seam metal roofs, in the R-1 (Single Family) zoning district?
If so, does the City Council have a preference between whether it would be listed as a permitted or a conditional use?
Attachment
Picture of standing seam metal roof