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Home My Public Portal About02.07.2018 City Counil Meeting - Complete Packet Posted 2/1/2018 Page 1 of 1 AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Wednesday, February 7, 2018 7:00 P.M. Medina City Hall 2052 County Road 24 I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of the January 16, 2018 Special Council Meeting B. Minutes of the January 16, 2018 Regular Council Meeting V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve 2018 Work Plan Goals B. Reappoint Ella Kingsley and Lauren Lubenow as Youth Members to the Medina Park Commission VI. COMMENTS A. From Citizens on Items Not on the Agenda B. Park Commission C. Planning Commission VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinance Regarding Required Building Materials in the Commercial Zoning Districts; Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code 1. Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ordinance by Title and Summary B. Maxxon – Lot Combination and Site Plan Review – 900 and 920 Hamel Road VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT IX. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS X. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS XI. ADJOURN Meeting Rules of Conduct:  Fill out and turn in white comment card  Give name and address  Indicate if representing a group  Limit remarks to 3-5 minutes MEMORANDUM TO: Medina City Council FROM: Scott Johnson, City Administrator DATE OF REPORT: February 1, 2018 DATE OF MEETING: February 7, 2018 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Report V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve 2018 Work Plan Goals – City Council members and staff met during a work session on January 16th to discuss goals for the year. A list of the goals has been prepared for Council review and approval. Staff recommends approval. See attached work plan. B. Reappoint Ella Kingsley and Lauren Lubenow as Youth Members to the Medina Park Commission – According to the Park Commission Ordinance, youth members are appointed for a one-year term, with the ability to renew their terms for a second year with City Council approval. Both youth members have indicated a desire to extend their terms for a second year. The Park Commission values their input and requests that their terms be renewed. Staff recommends approval. No attachments for this item. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinance Regarding Required Building Materials in the Commercial Zoning Districts; Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code – VanMan Architects, on behalf of Maxxon Corporation, has requested that the City amend its zoning regulations related to required exterior building materials in the commercial zoning districts. Specifically, the applicant has requested that the City consider a narrow amendment which would allow fiber cement architectural wall panels to be installed over an existing masonry building. Maxxon seeks to install Nichiha fiber cement panels to both update the appearance of its structure and to prevent water intrusion concerns. See attached report. Recommended Motion # 1: Adopt ordinance regarding required building materials in the commercial zoning districts; amending chapter 8 of the city code Recommended Motion # 2: Adopt Resolution authorizing publication of the ordinance by title and summary. 2 B. Maxxon – Lot Combination and Site Plan Review – 900 and 920 Hamel Road – VanMan Architects, on behalf of Maxxon Corporation, has requested approval of a lot combination of three existing lots and a site plan review at 900 and 920 Hamel Road for construction of a 5,190-square foot two-level addition containing 2,907 s.f. of office and 2,283 s.f. of warehouse. The addition will be in-filled between the two existing buildings. See attached report. Potential Action #1: If the City Council finds that the proposed lot combination does NOT meet the findings noted for denial on pages 2-3 of the report, the following motion would be in order. Move to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving proposed lot combination. or Potential Action #2: If the Council finds that, subject to the conditions noted, the proposed Site Plan complies with relevant ordinance requirements, the following motion would be in order: Move to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving the Maxxon Site Plan Review, subject to the conditions noted in the staff report. X. APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS Recommended Motion: Motion to approve the bills, EFT 004469E-004497E for $1,841,035.18 and order check numbers 046854-046928 for $214,189.92 and payroll EFT 0508424-0508450 for $51,982.80.  Planning Department Update  Police Department Update  Public Works Department Update  Claims List Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 1 January 16, 2018 MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 16, 2018 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in special session on January 16, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the Medina City Hall, 2052 County Road 24, Medina, MN. I. Call to Order Members present: Pederson, Cousineau, Mitchell, Anderson Members absent: Martin Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, Public Safety Director Ed Belland, Assistant City Administrator Jodi Gallup, and Finance Director Erin Barnhart II. Introduction and Overview of Goal Setting Session Johnson provided a brief overview of the meeting purpose and facilitation. III. Overview of 2017 Work Plan Johnson provided an overview of the 2017 Work Plan which illustrated the accomplishment of goals by all departments. He provided information on the past year work plan and indicated that 16 goals have been completed and that 16 of the 2017 goals are on-going tasks or were not completed in 2017. The on-going goals from 2017 will be incorporated into the 2018 Goals. IV. Administration Department Johnson and Gallup provided background on the department’s functions and list of goals for 2018. Following discussion, the Council directed staff to contact Polaris to see if they were still pursuing future expansion plans in Medina, staff will create a view only calendar for future City Council events, and move forward with looking into options for garbage, recycling and organics collection. V. Planning Department Finke provided background on the department’s functions and list of goals for 2018. No further direction was provided by the Council VI. Public Works Department Scherer provided background on the department’s functions and list of goals for 2018. Following discussion, Public Works Director Steve Scherer informed Council that he is considering possible job title changes for staff members, continue to pursue I & I issues, and will purchase a forfeited truck from the Police Department for use as a parks vehicle. Medina City Council Special Meeting Minutes 2 January 16, 2018 VII. Finance Barnhart provided background on the department’s functions and list of goals for 2018. Following discussion, Finance Director Erin Barnhart discussed updates to the water conservation report, budget information in the spring newsletter, and evaluating utility expenses/permit fees in 2018. VIII. Police Department Belland provided background on the department’s functions and list of goals for 2018. Following discussion, Chief Belland discussed the Police Reserve Program (City Council directed staff to continue the recognition dinner for the Police Reserve Program), leasing portable radios in 2018, provided an update on the drug task force, and discussed the Police Departments recent steps to deal with the opioid crisis. IX. Other Discussion Topics No further topics were discussed. Adjournment Mitchell closed the meeting at 6:23 p.m. _________________________ Bob Mitchell, Mayor Attest: ____________________________ Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 1 January 16, 2018 DRAFT 1 2 MEDINA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 16, 2018 3 4 The City Council of Medina, Minnesota met in regular session on January 16, 2018 at 5 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers. Mayor Mitchell presided. 6 7 I. ROLL CALL 8 9 Members present: Anderson, Cousineau, Pederson, and Mitchell. 10 11 Members absent: Martin. 12 13 Also present: City Administrator Scott Johnson, City Attorney Ron Batty, City Engineer 14 Jim Stremel, City Planner Dusty Finke, Public Works Director Steve Scherer, and Chief 15 of Police Ed Belland. 16 17 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:00 p.m.) 18 19 III. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA (7:01 p.m.) 20 The agenda was approved as presented. 21 22 IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (7:01 p.m.) 23 24 A. Approval of the January 2, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 25 Johnson stated that the proposed changes from Martin were submitted in writing and will 26 be incorporated. 27 28 It was noted on page three, line 34, the following sentence should be added, “Cousineau 29 asked if the inverse were true, if the ordinance did not list the use as permitted, would it 30 still be in violation.” On page four, line seven, it should state, “would increase the idea of 31 having to police calls whether proper care and attention is being given.” 32 33 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Pederson, to approve the January 2, 2018 regular 34 City Council meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously. 35 36 V. CONSENT AGENDA (7:03 p.m.) 37 38 A. Approve Submission of the 2018 Minnesota Pay Equity Compliance Report 39 B. Approve Actuarial Services Consulting Agreement with Gallagher Benefit 40 Services, Inc. 41 C. Approve Ball Field Rental Agreement with Orono Baseball Association 42 D. Resolution No. 2018-04 Approving and Authorizing Signatures for the 43 Cooperative Agreement No. PW 25-36-17 with Hennepin County 44 E. Resolution No. 2018-05 Establishing a 4:00 a.m. Permit for Service of 45 Alcohol for Holders of an On-Sale Liquor License or an On-Sale 3.2 Malt 46 Liquor License During the Events Related to the 2018 Super Bowl 47 F. Ordinance No. 627 Amending Hennepin County Public Works Facility 48 Planned Unit Development District for Installation of a Fabric Storage 49 Structure 50 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 2 January 16, 2018 G. Resolution No. 2018-06 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance Amending 1 Hennepin County Public Works Facility Planned Unit Development District 2 for Installation of a Fabric Storage Structure by Title and Summary 3 H. Ordinance No. 628 Regarding the Keeping of Chickens and Honey Bees; 4 Amending Chapter 8 of the City Code 5 I. Resolution No. 2018-07 Authorizing Publication of Ordinance Regarding the 6 Keeping of Chickens and Honey Bees; Amending Chapter 8 of the City 7 Code by Title and Summary 8 Moved by Pederson, seconded by Anderson, to approve the consent agenda. Motion 9 passed unanimously. 10 11 VI. COMMENTS (7:05 p.m.) 12 13 A. Comments from Citizens on Items not on the Agenda 14 There were none. 15 16 B. Park Commission 17 Scherer reported that the Park Commission will be meeting the following night and will 18 welcome two new members, as well as reappoint an existing Commissioner. He stated 19 that the Commission will elect officers and discuss future goals. 20 21 C. Planning Commission 22 Finke reported that the Planning Commission will meet on Thursday as there was a 23 struggle to obtain a quorum the previous week. He reported that there will be a public 24 hearing regarding the text amendment request by Maxxon Corporation to consider 25 adding fiber cement architectural panels as an allowed material for residing of buildings 26 and then a site plan review and addition request will follow from the same applicant. 27 28 Cousineau confirmed that she will be attending the meeting to represent the Council. 29 30 VII. OLD BUSINESS 31 32 A. 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan – Metropolitan Council Comments (7:07 33 p.m.) 34 Johnson stated that the Metropolitan Council reviewed the City’s draft plan and deemed 35 the plan incomplete. 36 37 Finke provided a summary of the items included in the staff report regarding the 38 comments made and proposed changes to the sewered service area. He then reviewed 39 the two issues identified for housing. He noted that there was a comment regarding the 40 staging of high density residential property and whether that would comply with the 41 housing policy plan of the Metropolitan Council. He stated that the Metropolitan Council 42 asked for more specificity on implementation. He reviewed the proposed responses 43 within the staff report. He noted that additional responses are found within the staff 44 report and following the direction of the Council, he would resubmit the responses and 45 ask the Metropolitan Council to once again review the application. 46 47 Mitchell stated that the proposed responses are found within the report and asked the 48 Council if they would have additional input or questions. 49 50 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 3 January 16, 2018 Cousineau asked if there is a different reviewer for the final analysis, specifically whether 1 there is a second set of eyes that would see the plan. 2 3 Finke stated that ultimately the Metropolitan Council would review the plan. He noted 4 that like an application that comes before the City, staff would first review and then the 5 City Council would make the ultimate decision. 6 7 Mitchell stated that it seems that these are numbered in order of preference for the City 8 and noted that options one and two seem to cover the position of the City. 9 10 Anderson stated that he spoke with two members of the Metropolitan Council that 11 applauded the City for being number one in line with a well written plan. He stated that 12 he believes that the language is very well written by staff and supports the language as 13 proposed by staff. 14 15 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Cousineau, to direct staff to make the discussed 16 changes to the 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan Update and resubmit the Update to the 17 Metropolitan Council for approval along with the discussed supplementary information. 18 Motion passed unanimously. 19 20 VIII. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT (7:24 p.m.) 21 Johnson stated that the next meeting is on Wednesday, February 7th. He highlighted the 22 upcoming fire department quarterly meetings. He noted that if more than two Council 23 members will be attending, the City would need to notice that as a public meeting. 24 25 Mitchell and Anderson noted that they would like to attend the January 24th quarterly fire 26 department meeting for the Long Lake Fire Department. 27 28 IX. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (7:26 p.m.) 29 Anderson provided an update on the mayors meeting that he attended on behalf of 30 Mitchell. He stated that he was able to meet two members of the Metropolitan Council. 31 He stated that the Metropolitan Council is focused on goal setting themselves with water, 32 transportation, and affordable housing as top goals. He noted that there is a forecasted 33 population increase of 700,000 in the seven-county metro area by 2040. 34 35 Mitchell stated that for 150 years the emphasis has been getting water from wherever it 36 is to somewhere else as fast as possible and now it seems the trend is reversing to let 37 the water settle where it lies before it moves downward in the system. 38 39 Anderson agreed that water is showing itself to be a valuable commodity and therefore 40 there is a focus on holding onto the water rather than passing it on. 41 42 Mitchell reported that he had coffee earlier today with representatives from Dominium. 43 He stated that the experience with the Dominium property in Medina has been positive. 44 He noted that Dominium stated that they have a long waiting list for that property. 45 46 X. APPROVAL TO PAY THE BILLS (7:31 p.m.) 47 Moved by Anderson, seconded by Cousineau, to approve the bills, EFT 004451E-48 004468E for $98,653.08 and order check numbers 046790-046853 for $282,532.93 and 49 payroll EFT 0508392-0508423 for $58,467.51. Motion passed unanimously. 50 51 Medina City Council Meeting Minutes 4 January 16, 2018 XI. ADJOURN 1 Moved by Pederson, seconded by Cousineau, to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m. 2 Motion passed unanimously. 3 4 5 __________________________________ 6 Bob Mitchell, Mayor 7 Attest: 8 9 ____________________________________ 10 Jodi Gallup, City Clerk 11 Agenda Item # 5A Goal/Initiative Responsible Facilitator(s) Timeline for Completion Priority Completion Notes Overarching Organizational Goals 1.Institutionalize employee shared/core values City Administrator On-going High 2.Strengthen ties with local businesses through business networking groups, business forums, business tours, and attracting business City Administrator On-going High 3.Continue to implement electronic document management in the City City Administrator On-going Moderate Public Works - Stormwater Goals 1.Secure grants available for Pioneer Sarah Creek Watershed projects listed in 2015 sub-watershed study Public Works Director On-going High 2.Work towards grant funding, securing property, and plans for 2019 storm water improvement project for Hickory Drive off Hamel Road Public Works Director 4th Quarter High 3.Find workable solutions to correct phosphorus issues in Long Lake Creek Public Works Director 2nd Quarter Moderate 4.Fulfill MS-4 permit mapping requirements Public Works Director 2nd Quarter Moderate 5.Complete Stormwater maintenance policy Public Works Director 3rd Quarter Moderate 6.Resolve Fern Street erosion issues Public Works Director 2nd Quarter High 7.Work on Baker Park ravine project Public Works Director 4th Quarter Moderate Public Works - Streets and Roads Goals 1.Overlay Hickory Drive off Co Rd 24, Highcrest Drive/Oak Circle, and Tower Drive west of Pinto Drive Public Works Director 3rd Quarter High 2.Continue to implement and update pavement management plan Public Works Director On-going Moderate Public Works - Parks and Trails Goals 1.Complete Pinto Drive/116 trail connection Public Works Director 3rd Quarter High 2.Install baseball lights and dugouts at little league field in Hamel Legion Park Public Works Director 3rd Quarter High 3.Intall new pavilion and pave parking lot at Maple Park Public Works Director 3rd Quarter Moderate 4.Replace asphalt trail and storm pipe in Hamel Legion Park Public Works Director 3rd Quarter Moderate 5.Work with planning, city of Plymouth, Wayzata schools, and Wild Meadows to connect Co Rd 101 tunnel trail Public Works Director 4th Quarter High Public Works - Water & Sewer Goals 1.Complete water tower rehabilitation project Public Works Director 2nd Quarter High 2.Continue to work on long term sewer service and maintenance - updating tri-city to quad-city agreement Public Works Director 4th Quarter High 3.Hold work session on water resources including wells and irrigation reuse Public Works Director 2nd Quarter High 4.Meet with HOA managers to discuss water conservation Public Works Director 2nd Quarter High 5.Replace meter radios in the Highlands/replace meters in Cherry Hill Public Works Director 1st Quarter High Public Works - General Goals 1.Follow through with equipment CIP purchases Public Works Director 2nd Quarter Moderate 2.Complete paving at 600 Clydesdale Trail Public Works Director 3rd Quarter Moderate Public Safety Goals 1.Implement NarCan program Police Chief 1st Quarter High 2.Revise training schedule Police Chief 2nd Quarter Moderate 3.Expand "Coffee with a Cop" program Police Chief 2nd Quarter Moderate 4.Explore cloud options for video storage Police Chief 2nd Quarter Moderate 5.Replace portable radios Police Chief 3rd Quarter High Goal Setting Session Work Plan to Accomplish 2018 City Goals and Initiatives Draft 02/07/2018 Agenda Item # 5A 6.Evaluate options for body cameras/weapon cameras Police Chief 4th Quarter Moderate 7.Recruite and retain more reserve officers Police Chief On-going Low 8.Continue to build relationships with our minority community Police Chief On-going Moderate 9.Work with new communities on community policing Police Chief On-going Moderate 10.Work with four fire departments on efficiency and effectiveness Police Chief On-going Moderate Finance Department Goals 1.Analyze water/sewer rate Finance Director 2nd & 3rd Quarter High 2.Analyze building permit fees Finance Director 2nd & 3rd Quarter High 3.Recode properties in utility billing software Finance Director 2nd & 3rd Quarter High Planning/Zoning Department Goals 1.Conduct MSA analysis City Planner 1st Quarter High 2.Update R1-R3 districts (LDR)City Planner 1st Quarter High 3.Update sewer inflow ordinance City Planner 1st Quarter High 4.Review stormwater management regulations City Planner 2nd Quarter High 5.Create mixed residential regulations City Planner 2nd Quarter High 6.Analyze Connection Fee/Building Permits City Planner 2nd Quarter High 7.Update Uptown Hamel code for new density City Planner 3rd Quarter High 8.Rezone properties affected by land use change City Planner 3rd Quarter High 9.Review capital improvement plan/fees City Planner 3rd Quarter High 10.Analyze credit card use City Planner 4th Quarter High 11.Update commercial ordinance City Planner 4th Quarter Moderate Administration/General Goals 1.Create master city council meeting schedule/calendar City Administrator 1st Quarter High 2.Review garbage hauling contract with Randy's Environmental Services and continue to improve organics participation City Administrator 1st Quarter High 3.Continue to monitor any changes to health care reform and seek competitive health insurance options for 2019 and beyond City Administrator On-going High 4.Administer 2018 elections and implement any necssary process changes to absentee voting/"early voting" and e-poll books City Administrator 3rd Quarter High 5.Explore solar options for city facilities in the Xcel Energy service area City Administrator 3rd Quarter Moderate 6.Complete with Hennepin County and MNDOT the Highway 55/CR 116 intersection project/quiet zone City Administrator 3rd Quarter High TOTAL GOALS/INITIATIVES FOR 2018: 54 Draft 02/07/2018 Ordinance Amendment Page 1 of 3 February 7, 2018 Exterior Building Materials – Commercial City Council Meeting MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council FROM: Dusty Finke, City Planner; through City Administrator Scott Johnson DATE: January 30, 2018 MEETING: February 7, 2018 City Council SUBJ: Ordinance Amendment–Exterior Building Materials in Commercial Districts Background VanMan Architects, on behalf of Maxxon Corporation, has requested that the City amend its zoning regulations related to required exterior building materials in the commercial zoning districts. Specifically, the applicant has requested that the City consider a narrow amendment which would allow fiber cement architectural wall panels to be installed over an existing masonry building. Maxxon seeks to install Nichiha fiber cement panels to both update the appearance of its structure at 900 Hamel Road and also to prevent water intrusion concerns. VanMan Architects has stated that refinishing the structure with materials currently permitted by the City’s code is not practical. The architect argues that installing a new masonry veneer finish is difficult because of the weight of the material, and stucco is a poor choice because of potential water intrusion concerns. Fiber cement architectural wall panels can mimic the appearance of other materials, including building materials currently permitted by the City including decorative concrete, brick, stone, and stucco. The applicant has suggested that only comparatively thicker fiber cement architectural panels be permitted, requiring a minimum thickness of 5/8”. Other fiber cement panels are half as thick. The applicant has submitted information on Nichiha panels, one example of fiber cement products available in the market. This information is attached for reference. Current Regulations Currently, the Commercial zoning district includes the following requirement for exterior building materials: “All exterior building materials shall be durable and meet the following standards: (a) A minimum of 30 percent of the building exterior shall be brick, natural stone, stucco (not Exterior Insulation and Finish System or similar product), copper, or glass. (b) A maximum of 70 percent may be decorative concrete, split face (rock face) decorative block, and/or decorative pre-cast concrete panels. Decorative concrete shall be color impregnated in earth tones (rather than painted) and shall be patterned to create a high- quality terrazzo, brick, stucco, or travertine appearance. (c) A maximum of 20 percent may be wood, metal (excluding copper), or fiber cement lap siding, if used as accent materials which are integrated into the overall building design”. Agenda Item # 7A Ordinance Amendment Page 2 of 3 February 7, 2018 Exterior Building Materials – Commercial City Council Meeting Primary building materials are brick, stone, stucco, concrete, decorative concrete block, and decorative concrete panels. These materials are generally durable and noncombustible and the materials also address design and aesthetic expectations. The applicant is not proposing to alter the requirements for new construction, but to add an exception to use fiber cement panels on an existing structure. Analysis The specific amendment requested by the applicant is fairly narrow in scope. Fiber cement panels are proposed to be permitted only on existing masonry buildings and only when the applicant shows that otherwise permitted materials are not practical. As a result, it is hard to anticipate how often the exemption would come into play. Staff has suggested language in the ordinance which differs slightly from that requested by the applicant, which would clarify that a minimum of 30% of the exterior materials would still be required to be brick, stone, stucco, or glass. Staff discussed the proposed amendment with the Building Official. The Building Official did not raise concern related to the material, provided it is installed correctly. Fiber cement products are being utilized commonly within the City. Fiber cement lap siding is very common in residential applications as a more durable alternative to vinyl siding. The City has added fiber cement siding as an allowed material in the Uptown Hamel and Rural Business Holding districts, where there was an interest in allowing more “residential-feeling” materials which are still durable and non-combustible. The City also approved of fiber cement panels within Planned Unit Development requests for Goddard School and Medina Golf and Country Club. During the review of the request, staff had contacted other communities and inquired if they permitted fiber cement panels. Many communities permit fiber cement as a secondary material, with allowed percentages between 25-35%. Maple Grove permits secondary materials, including fiber cement panels, on under 50% of the exterior. Brooklyn Park permits Nichiha fiber cement panels as a “class 1” material along with brick, stone, glass, which are required for at least 65% of materials. Staff does not have concern with the narrow amendment proposed by the applicant. The material appears to provide flexibility for property owners to update buildings and to hopefully improve longevity of structures. In fact, staff would support adding fiber cement panels as a secondary material more broadly. The City has a great deal of discretion when reviewing a request to amend its zoning code. In fact, an amendment should only be approved if it serves the objectives and purposes of the land use and zoning code. Ordinance Amendment Page 3 of 3 February 7, 2018 Exterior Building Materials – Commercial City Council Meeting Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on the matter at their January 18 meeting. No one except the applicant spoke at the hearing and no comments were received. Planning Commission expressed support for the ordinance as a way to allow more economical ways to provide updates to old buildings. Some Commissioners did express a general interest in exploring whether fewer limitations should be considered for the use of material. Following discussion, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended adoption of the ordinance. Potential Action If the City Council is supportive of adding the proposed exception for fiber cement panels to re- clad existing masonry buildings, the following actions would be in order: Motion to adopt the ordinance regarding required building materials in the commercial zoning districts. Motion to adopt the resolution authorizing publication of the ordinance by title and summary Attachments 1. Draft Ordinance 2. Resolution authorizing publication by title and summary 3. Excerpt from draft 1/18/2018 Planning Commission minutes 4. Materials submitted by applicant Ordinance No. ### 1 DATE CITY OF MEDINA ORDINANCE NO. ### AN ORDINANCE REGARDING REQUIRED BUILDING MATERIALS IN THE COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CITY CODE The City Council of the City of Medina ordains as follows: SECTION I. Section 838.5.02 of the code of ordinances of the city of Medina is amended by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined language as follows: Section 838.5.02. Building Materials and Design. Subd. 1. Building Materials. All exterior building materials shall be durable and meet the following standards: (a) A minimum of 30 percent of the building exterior shall be brick, natural stone, stucco (not Exterior Insulation and Finish System or similar product), copper, or glass. (b) A maximum of 70 percent may be decorative concrete, split face (rock face) decorative block, and/or decorative pre-cast concrete panels. Decorative concrete shall be color impregnated in earth tones (rather than painted) and shall be patterned to create a high quality terrazzo, brick, stucco, or travertine appearance. (c) A maximum of 20 percent may be wood, metal (excluding copper), or fiber cement lap siding, if used as accent materials which are integrated into the overall building design. (d) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Fiber Cement Architectural Wall Panels with a minimum 5/8” thickness are an approved material in the case of an existing masonry building with water infiltration issues making stucco an unsuitable finish material and which cannot support the additional weight of precast panels, full height masonry, or other approved materials. Panels shall be colored during production rather than painted after production and shall be installed with a hidden fastening system that also serves as a built in drained and back-ventilated rainscreen. If fiber cement architectural wall panels are proposed, a minimum of 30 percent of the building exterior shall be brick, natural stone, stucco, or glass. Subd. 2. Building Modulation. Buildings shall be modulated a minimum of once per 40 feet of building perimeter to avoid long, monotonous building walls. This modulation may include varying building height, building setback, or building materials/design. The portions of building which exceed two stories or 35 feet shall be set back a minimum of six feet from the lower portion of the building. Ordinance No. ### 2 DATE Subd. 3. Building Fenestration and Transparency. Building elevations which face a public street shall include generous window coverage. Alternative architectural elements may be approved by the city when windows are not practical. Subd. 4. Multi-sided Architecture. Any rear or side building elevation which faces a public street, an interior access drive for the development, or a residential zoning district shall include design and architectural elements of a quality generally associated with a front façade. The elevation(s) shall be compatible with the front building elevation. Additional signage shall be permitted for an elevation facing a public street or interior access drive, as regulated within the sign ordinance. Multi-sided architecture shall not be required in situations where the rear or side building elevation is fully screened from view from the adjacent street or residential property. SECTION II. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication. Adopted by the Medina city council this _______day of _____________, 2018. ______________________________ Bob Mitchell, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk Published in the Crow River News on the _____ day of _____________, 2018. Resolution No. 2018-## DATE Member _______ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF MEDINA RESOLUTION NO. 2018-## RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. ### BY TITLE AND SUMMARY WHEREAS, the city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. ###, an ordinance regarding required building materials in the commercial zoning districts, amending Chapter 8 of the City Code; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes § 412.191, subdivision 4 allows publication by title and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and WHEREAS, the ordinance is two pages in length; and WHEREAS, the city council believes that the following summary would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that the city clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. ### to be published in the official newspaper in lieu of the ordinance in its entirety: Public Notice The city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. ###, an ordinance regarding required building materials in the commercial zoning districts. The ordinance adds fiber cement architectural panels as a permitted exterior building material over an existing masonry building within the commercial zoning districts, subject to certain limitations. The full text of Ordinance No. ### is available from the city clerk at Medina city hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that the city clerk keep a copy of the ordinance in her office at city hall for public inspection and that she post a full copy of the ordinance in a public place within the city. Resolution No. 2018-## DATE 2 Dated: Bob Mitchell, Mayor ATTEST: Jodi M. Gallup, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member _____ and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: And the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 1/18/2018 Meeting Minutes 1 Ordinance Amendment – Chapter 8 of the City Code Related to Required Exterior Building Materials in the Commercial Zoning District (CH, CH-RR, CG, and CN) Finke presented a request from a property owner to amend the City Code to allow for fiber cement architectural panels in limited circumstances within the commercial district. He noted that rather than allowing the material for new construction, the material would only allow for retrofit and when other materials are not practical because of weight or moisture concerns. He stated that the applicant original approached staff with the request to allow this material to provide an update to the existing Maxxon building. He noted that 30 percent of the building would still need to utilize class one building materials. He noted that a minimum thickness was also recommended. He stated that the panels can mimic various other materials and allow for new architectural designs. He stated that the building department reviewed the material and did not have any objections. He noted that the City has discussed fiber cement materials and has added some of those materials in other zoning districts. He stated that the materials are commonly used as an accessory material by other neighboring communities. He stated that staff does not have any concerns with the proposed amendment because it is so limited in scope. He noted that the discussion could be had in the future to allow the material more broadly. Albers opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. Holly Burley, spoke in representation of the applicant, and noted that her firm has used the material quite a bit and ensure that they use certified installers. She stated that the thicker material tends to have a longer lifespan and less issues with moisture arise. She stated that the building exterior is currently having problems with moisture and therefore other materials would not be helpful as they would simply lock that moisture inside. She stated that this material would allow the building to have a fresh appearance without stressing the building further. She provided information on the average size of the panels. DesLauriers asked the weight of the panels. Burley replied that she is unsure of the weight of the panels. She stated that they would also incorporate the thing veneer on the bottom to meet the required ratio of building materials. Finke stated that the specs state 57 pounds per panel. DesLauriers referenced the 15-year warranty and asked the average lifespan. Burley replied that there is a 15-year finish warranty, and if the material is refinished within that time by a certified installer, that warranty would be extended an additional four to five years. She stated that if one panel is damaged, you can replace that panel individually. Albers closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Nester stated that she believes that it would be a nice visual improvement. DesLauriers agreed, noting that there are so many options for the use of these panels. He stated that this seems like a feasible alternative to updating older buildings. Motion by DesLauriers, seconded by Amic, to recommend approval of the ordinance related to exterior building materials in the commercial zoning districts. Motion carries unanimously. (Absent: Reid and White) City Of Medina Section 838.5 Design and Development Standards for All Commercial Districts Section 838.5.02. Building Materials and Design Subd. 1. Building Materials (d) Fiber Cement Architectural Wall Panels with a minimum 5/8” thickness are an approved material in the case of an existing masonry building with water infiltration issues making stucco an unsuitable finish material and cannot support the additional weight of precast panels, full height masonry, or other approved materials. Panels must be installed with a hidden fastening system that also serves as a built in drained and back-ventilated rainscreen. Explanation 5/8” vs thinner panels Panels under 5/8” are typically less durable, require more maintenance, withstand weather poorer, and are unable to span as far making the panels smaller resulting in a more residential look. Additionally, finish and product warranties on the 5/8” panels are typically 10-15 years as opposed to shorter warranties on the thinner products. Explanation Benefits over currently allowed material Stucco – Stucco over existing materials can cause water entrapment leading to mold issues and sick building syndrome. Architectural Concrete/CIP/Precast Panels/Decorative Block – The weight of these materials will require additional foundation and footings adjacent to the existing building. This would require excavation up to the existing foundation. With the potential high moisture content in the clay and the existing water issues, this increases the chances of structural failure and water infiltration. Glass – Due to the structural and spatial modifications, it is financially infeasible to retrofit an existing building with a significant amount of glass to offset the percentages required. Retrofitting the building with additional glass would also not address the water infiltration issue. Masonry (Brick/Stone) – The weight of these materials will require additional foundation and footings adjacent to the existing building. This would require excavation up to the existing foundation. With the potential high moisture content in the clay and the existing water issues of the building, this increases the chances of structural failure and water infiltration. Redwood or Cedar Boards – These actual wood materials require significantly more maintenance, wear a lot worse, and overall last for less time than a fiber cement panel. Please see the Nichiha Wood Comparison chart for an example. None of the approved materials allow for a built in drained and back-ventilated rainscreen which is crucial on an existing building with water infiltration issues. The rain screen will allow the building to breathe and dry out while simultaneously keeping the new moisture off the building. It is lightweight enough to not require any significant excavation near the existing building for installation. Finishes available allow the look of the approved materials - architectural block, wood, concrete, stone, brick while being a low risk, technical, and financial feasibility for existing buildings with water infiltration issues. From https://continuingeducation.bnpmedia.com/article_print.php?L=332&C=1210 “Fiber cement architectural wall panels have been demonstrated as a proven wall cladding system for commercial buildings. They have been developed from a history of other successful building products and include ingredients that are readily available and abundant. Commercial products are designed differently than residential products to meet the demands and rigors of commercial installations. They are available in a variety of system types that allow for variation and choices in appearance, performance and wall assembly details. As a rainscreen product they can meet a range of tests in conjunction with a properly designed substrate or supporting construction wall. They are a worthy choice for consideration on current and future building projects where aesthetics, quality, and cost-effectiveness are needed.” Attached - Nichiha Catalog, Nichiha Product Test Summary, Nichiha 3030 Vertical Install Guide, Nichiha 3030 Horizontal Install Guide, Nichiha Wood Comparison Chart, Nichiha Endi, Duluth case study, Nichiha Kum and Go, WY case study, Vanman completed Nichiha project photos ARCHITECTURAL WALL PANELS F ULL LINE CATALOG 2 3 We ’ r e l o o k i n g fo r w a r d At N i c h i h a w e t h i n k t h e f u t u r e i s b r i g h t 'X G T [ F C [ O Q T G C P F O Q T G R G Q R N G C T G F K U E Q X G T K P I V J G D G C W V [ C P F R GT H Q T O C P E G Q H 0 K E J K J C o U Ƃ D G T E G O G P V Ar c h i t e c t u r a l W a l l P a n e l s . 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O u r p r o d u c t s h e l p y o u c a p t u r e t h e l o o k o f m e t a l , b l o c k , s t o n e , w o o d a n d b r i c k i n c o n s i d e r a b l y l e s s t i m e a n d a t a f r a c t i o n o f t h e EQ U V 1 W T G X G T G Z R C P F K P I Q H H G T K P I Q H V G Z V W T G U C P F Ƃ P K U J G U V C M G U D W K N F K P I U Q H C N N M K P F U V Q P G Y C P F W P G Z R G E V G F R N C E G U 24 In s t a l l a t i o n H a r d w a r e & T r i m VIN T A G E WOO D | C ED A R PLY M O U T H BRI C K | C RI M S O N ILL U M I N A T I O N | C US T O M ARC H I T E C T U R A L BLO C K | G RA Y 6 8 1 0 1 2 1 4 1 8 Ku r a S t o n e TM S e r i e s Co n c r e t e S e r i e s Br i c k S e r i e s 24 In s t a l l a t i o n H a r d w a r e & T r i m De s i g n e r S e r i e s M e t a l l i c S e r i e s Mo d e r n S e r i e s 16 Wo o d S e r i e s 22 Es s e n t i a l F l a s h i n g S y s t e m 20 Ma s o n r y S e r i e s 4 5 Sa n d S t o n e Vi n t a g e W o o d Il l u m i n a t i o n Ar c h i t e c t u r a l Bl o c k Tr i m Mo r e t i m e i m a g i n i n g , l e s s t i m e m a n a g i n g . 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U s i n g m u l t i p l e l o o k s f r o m o n e s o u r c e h e l p s p r o j e c t s mo v e f r o m c o n c e p t i o n t o c o m p l e t i o n w i t h e a s e . Mu l t i p l e L o o k s . On e S o u r c e . Le t y o u r v i s i o n g o w h e r e i t w i l l … yo u h a v e t h e p o w e r o f p o s s i b i l i t i e s on y o u r s i d e . ILL U M I N A T I O N | V IN T A G E WOO D | L ED G E STO N E ILL U M I N A T I O N | V IN T A G E WOO D 6 7 DES I G N E R S ER I E S Ni c h i h a ’ s I l l u m i n a t i o n p a n e l s d e l i v e r s l e e k so p h i s t i c a t i o n w i t h e a s e Sl e e k , b o l d , v i b r a n t . T h e s e a r e t h e w o r d s i n d u s t r y p r o f e s s i o n a l s a r e u s i n g t o d e s c r i b e Ni c h i h a ’ s Il l u m i n a t i o n ƂD G T E G O G P V R C P G N + V U U O Q Q V J U C V K P Ƃ P K U J G C U [ K P U V C N N C V K Q P C P F vi r t u a l l y l i m i t l e s s c o l o r p a l l e t g i v e y o u a d e g r e e o f d e s i g n f r e e d o m t h a t m o s t c l a d d i n g pr o d u c t s s i m p l y c a n ’ t m a t c h . D e l i v e r i n g s l e e k s o p h i s t i c a t i o n c o m e s n a t u r a l l y f o r Il l u m i n a t i o n . B u t d o n ’ t l e t t h e p r e t t y f a c e f o o l y o u ; t h e r e ’ s m o r e t h a n m e e t s t h e e y e . Wh e n c o m p a r e d t o t r a d i t i o n a l a l u m i n u m c o m p o s i t e a n d p h e n o l i c p a n e l s , I l l u m i n a t i o n FG N K X G T U U K I P K Ƃ E C P V N [ O Q T G D C P I H Q T H C T H G Y G T D W E M U + N N W O K P C V KQ P R C P G N U C F F C U R N C U J Q H co l o r a n d s t y l e t o a w i d e a r r a y o f p r o j e c t s : Ad d i n g c o l o r a n d s t y l e t o y o u r p r o j e c t s h a s n e v e r be e n e a s i e r . N i c h i h a ’ s C o l o r X p r e s s i o n s S y s t e m i s a si m p l e 3 - s t e p p r o c e s s f o r I l l u m i n a t i o n p a n e l s t h a t op e n s u p a n e a r l y l i m i t l e s s w o r l d o f p o s s i b i l i t i e s . 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RIB B E D ™ MOT H E R OF P EA R L GUN S M O K E MET A L L I C S ER I E S RIB B E D A W P 3 0 3 0 DIM E N S I O N S ( AC T U A L MM ) 1 7 - 7 / 8 ” [ H] X 1 1 9 - 5 / 1 6 ” [ L] ( 4 5 5 MM [ H] X 3 , 0 3 0 MM [ L]) THI C K N E S S ( AC T U A L MM ) 5 / 8 ( 1 6 MM ) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R PA N E L ) 5 7 . 3 WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R SQ . FT .) 3 . 8 EXP O S E D COV E R A G E ( SQ . FT . PE R PA N E L ) 1 4 . 8 1 SQ . FT . PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S PE R PA C K ) 2 [ 2 9 . 6 2 SQ . FT .] He a v y m e t a l i s n o t j u s t f o r t h e s t a g e … i t i s a l s o n o t o r i o u s f o r b r i n g i n g w a l l s t o l i f e NO T E : CA N B E I N S T A L L E D H O R I Z O N T A L L Y O R V E R T I C A L L Y Un l e a s h y o u r i n n e r r o c k s t a r wi t h t h e the Re v i t u p ! A d d t h e R i b b e d p a n e l t o y o u r n e x t f o c a l w a l l . NO T E : TH E R E AR E 9 RI B S PE R PA N E L RIB B E D | G UN S M O K E & M OT H E R OF P EA R L RIB B E D | G UN S M O K E RIB B E D | M OT H E R OF P EA R L RIB B E D | M OT H E R OF P EA R L 10 11 Ge t t h e c l e a n l i n e s yo u a r e a f t e r w i t h o u r Mo d e r n S e r i e s Ma k i n g m o d e r n p o s s i b l e w i t h t h e p o w e r o f wbe r c e m e n t Th e c l e a n , m o d u l a r l o o k o f N i c h i h a A r c h i t e c t u r a l B l o c k i s a v e r s a t i l e c h o i c e f o r c o m m e r c i a l a n d r e s i d e n t i a l p r o j e c t s a l i k e . I t s co o l mo d e r n t o n e s a n d s u b t l e s e a m s a r e t h e p e r f e c t p a r t n e r f o r g l e a m i n g g l a s s , s t a i n l e s s s t e e l o r e v e n p a i r e d w i t h t h e w a r m t h o f w o o d. Ar c h i t e c t u r a l B l o c k i s a h a n d s o m e , d u r a b l e a n d c o s t - e f f e c t i v e s o l u t i o n . 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Th e l o o k y o u e n v i s i o n e d … t h e Pe r f o r m a n c e y o u h o p e d f o r ARC H I T E C T U R A L BLO C K ™ GRA Y MOC H A TUS C A N MOD E R N S ER I E S ww w . n i c h i h a . c o m Mo d e r n D e s i g n T i p : Ad d a t o u c h o f w a r m t h t o y o u r mo d e r n d e s i g n w i t h o u r W o o d S e r i e s . Le a r n m o r e o n P a g e 1 2 ! ARC H I T E C T U R A L BLO C K | G RA Y ARC H I T E C T U R A L BLO C K | V IN T A G E WOO D | I LL U M I N A T I O N ARC H I T E C T U R A L BLO C K | G RA Y ARC H I T E C T U R A L BLO C K | G RA Y , M OC H A , T US C A N TUF F BLO C K ™ STE E L BAM B O O WAL N U T PEW T E R ARC H I T E C T U R A L BLO C K ™ AW P 1 8 1 8 DIM E N S I O N S ( AC T U A L MM ) 1 7 - 7 / 8 ” [ H] X 7 1 - 9 / 1 6 ” [ L] ( 4 5 5 MM [ H] X 1 , 8 1 8 MM [ L]) THI C K N E S S ( AC T U A L MM ) 5 / 8 ( 1 6 MM ) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R PA N E L ) 3 5 . 2 WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R SQ . FT .) 3 . 9 EXP O S E D COV E R A G E ( SQ . FT . PE R PA N E L ) 8 . 8 8 SQ . FT . PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S PE R PA C K ) 2 [ 1 7 . 7 6 SQ . FT .] *A PP E A R A N C E AN D TE X T U R E MA Y VA R Y BY CO L O R TUF F BLO C K ™ AW P 1 8 1 8 DIM E N S I O N S ( AC T U A L MM ) 1 7 - 7 / 8 ” [ H] X 7 1 - 9 / 1 6 ” [ L] (4 5 5 MM [ H] X 1 , 8 1 8 MM [ L]) THI C K N E S S ( AC T U A L MM ) 5 / 8 ( 1 6 MM ) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R PA N E L ) 3 5 . 2 WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R SQ . FT .) 3 . 9 EXP O S E D COV E R A G E ( SQ . FT . PE R PA N E L ) 8 . 8 8 SQ . FT . PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S PE R PA C K ) 2 [ 1 7 . 7 6 SQ . FT .] 12 13 WOO D S ER I E S Ge t t h e n a t u r a l l o o k o f w o o d w i t h t h e u n m a t c h e d du r a b i l i t y o f wbe r c e m e n t ° Ni c h i h a p r o v i d e s t h e l o o k o f w o o d w i t h o u t t h e d r a w b a c k s o f n a t u r a l w o o d c l a d d i n g . B u i l t t o l a s t , o u r V i n t a g e W o o d a n d 4Q W I J 5 C Y P Q H H G T V J G T K E J V G Z V W T G U Q H Y Q Q F Y J K N G R T Q X K F K P I E Q N Q T U V C D K N K V [ C P F Y K V J U V C P F K P I G Z V T G O G Y G C V J G T G N G O G P V U 8K P V C I G 9 Q Q F G Z W F G U O Q F G T P T G Ƃ P G O G P V C P F Y Q T M U Y G N N K P D Q V J O Q F G TP C P F X K P V C I G F G U K I P U 9 K V J K V U G C T V J [ C R R G C N 4Q W I J 5 C Y P C F F U T W U V K E U Q R J K U V K E C V K Q P V Q C N N V [ R G U Q H R T Q L G E V U $Q V J R T Q F W E V U R C K T R G T H G E V N [ Y K V J I N C U U O G V C N C P F bl o c k p a n e l s , a d d i n g a t o u c h o f w a r m t h t o t h e c o o l n e s s o f t h e s e m a t e r i a l s . 8K P V C I G 9 Q Q F C P F 4 Q W I J 5 C Y P C T G C U X G T U C V K N G C U V J G [ C T G F W T C D N G 1 W T Wo o d S e r i e s p a n e l s c a n i n s t a l l b o t h v e r t i c a l l y a n d JQ T K \ Q P V C N N [ C P F E C P D G W U G F K P K P V G T K Q T C P F G Z V G T K Q T U G V V K P I U * K F F G P H C U V G P G T U R T Q X K F G C E N G C P C P F D G C W V K H W N N Q Q M %T G C V K P I V J G R G T H G E V O C V E J 0 K E J K J C I K X G U [ Q W V J G D G C W V [ Q H Y Q Q F D C E M G F D [ V J G D T C Y P Q H Ƃ D G T E G O G P V Wa r m t h , S o p h i s t i c a t i o n , E n d u r a n c e … Wh a t m o r e c o u l d y o u a s k f o r ? ww w . n i c h i h a . c o m VIN T A G E WOO D ™ BAR K CED A R VIN T A G E WOO D ™* AW P 3 0 3 0 DIM E N S I O N S ( AC T U A L MM ) 1 7 - 7 / 8 ” [ H] X 1 1 9 - 5 / 1 6 ” [ L] ( 4 5 5 MM [ H] X 3 , 0 3 0 MM [ L] ) THI C K N E S S ( AC T U A L MM ) 5 / 8 ( 1 6 MM ) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R PA N E L ) 5 7 . 3 WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R SQ . FT .) 3 . 8 EXP O S E D COV E R A G E ( SQ . FT . PE R PA N E L ) 1 4 . 8 1 SQ . FT . PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S PE R PA C K ) 2 [ 2 9 . 6 2 SQ . FT .] ROU G H SAW N ™* AW P 3 0 3 0 DIM E N S I O N S ( AC T U A L MM ) 1 7 - 7 / 8 ” [ H] X 1 1 9 - 5 / 1 6 ” [ L] ( 4 5 5 MM [ H] X 3 , 0 3 0 MM [ L] ) THI C K N E S S ( AC T U A L MM ) 5 / 8 ( 1 6 MM ) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R PA N E L ) 5 7 . 3 WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R SQ . FT .) 3 . 8 EXP O S E D COV E R A G E ( SQ . FT . PE R PA N E L ) 1 4 . 8 1 SQ . FT . PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S PE R PA C K ) 2 [ 2 9 . 6 2 SQ . FT .] Wa r m u p y o u r p r o j e c t wi t h o u r W o o d S e r i e s ROU G H SAW N ™ ESP R E S S O TOB A C C O SMO K E NO T E : CA N BE IN S T A L L E D HO R I Z O N T A L L Y OR VE R T I C A L L Y NO T E : CA N BE IN S T A L L E D HO R I Z O N T A L L Y OR VE R T I C A L L Y VIN T A G E WOO D | B AR K VIN T A G E WOO D | C ED A R VIN T A G E WOO D | C ED A R ROU G H SAW N | T OB A C C O RED W O O D ASH 14 15 Wa n t t h e c o n c r e t e l o o k wi t h o u t t h e d i m p l e s ? C h e c k o u t o u r In d u s t r i a l B l o c k p a n e l . CON C R E T E S ER I E S In d u s t r i a l B l o c k a n d E m p i r e B l o c k p u t a f r e s h fa c e o n i n d u s t r i a l c h i c ° $C E M G F D [ V J G R Q Y G T Q H Ƃ D G T E G O G P V + P F W U V T K C N $ N Q E M Q H H G T U C F K UV T G U U G F E Q P E T G V G F G U K I P Y K V J C N N V J G K T T G I W N C T K V K G U C P F ch a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f n a t u r a l c o n c r e t e . I n d u s t r i a l B l o c k c a n p a i r w i t h a w i d e r a n g e o f p r o d u c t s a n d i t s f r e s h a p p r o a c h w o r k s i n b o t h mo d e r n a n d v i n t a g e s e t t i n g s . T h e l i g h t w e i g h t p a n e l s i n s t a l l v e r t i c a l l y a n d h o r i z o n t a l l y , c o v e r i n g 1 5 s q u a r e f e e t p e r p a n e l . Em p i r e B l o c k d e l i v e r s t h e l o o k a n d f e e l o f p r e c a s t c o n c r e t e b l o c k i n a m o r e v e r s a t i l e a n d e a s i e r t o u s e f o r m a t . P e r f e c t f o r i n d o or en v i r o n m e n t s a s w e l l a s e x t e r i o r c l a d d i n g , y o u w i l l n e v e r h a v e t o w o r r y a b o u t c u r i n g t i m e s , c r a c k i n g o r c o l o r i n c o n s i s t e n c y . ww w . n i c h i h a . c o m FP O EMP I R E BLO C K ™ IND U S T R I A L BLO C K ™ EMP I R E BLO C K ™* AW P 3 0 3 0 DIM E N S I O N S ( AC T U A L MM ) 1 7 - 7 / 8 ” [ H] X 1 1 9 - 5 / 1 6 ” [ L] ( 4 5 5 MM [ H] X 3 , 0 3 0 MM [ L] ) THI C K N E S S ( AC T U A L MM ) 5 / 8 ( 1 6 MM ) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R PA N E L ) 5 7 . 3 WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R SQ . FT .) 3 . 8 EXP O S E D COV E R A G E ( SQ . FT . PE R PA N E L ) 1 4 . 8 1 SQ . FT . PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S PE R PA C K ) 2 [ 2 9 . 6 2 SQ . FT .] IND U S T R I A L BLO C K ™* AW P 3 0 3 0 DIM E N S I O N S ( AC T U A L MM ) 1 7 - 7 / 8 ” [ H] X 1 1 9 - 5 / 1 6 ” [ L] ( 4 5 5 MM [ H] X 3 , 0 3 0 MM [ L] ) THI C K N E S S ( AC T U A L MM ) 5 / 8 ( 1 6 MM ) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R PA N E L ) 5 7 . 3 WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R SQ . FT .) 3 . 8 EXP O S E D COV E R A G E ( SQ . FT . PE R PA N E L ) 1 4 . 8 1 SQ . FT . PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S PE R PA C K ) 2 [ 2 9 . 6 2 SQ . FT .] Th e C o n c r e t e S e r i e s … Pe r f e c t l y i m p e r f e c t i n e v e r y w a y NO T E : CA N BE IN S T A L L E D HO R I Z O N T A L L Y OR VE R T I C A L L Y NO T E : CA N BE IN S T A L L E D HO R I Z O N T A L L Y OR VE R T I C A L L Y EMP I R E BLO C K EMP I R E BLO C K EMP I R E BLO C K EMP I R E BLO C K 16 17 Ku r a S t o n e a d d s t h e l o o k o f s t a c k e d s t o n e – wi t h o u t p i l i n g o n c o s t A c u r e f o r th e c o m m o n p r o j e c t Ac h i e v i n g t h e l o o k o f s t a c k e d s t o n e is n o w e a s i e r t h a n e v e r Ni c h i h a K u r a S t o n e ™T G F W E G U O C V G T K C N E Q U V C P F U K O R N K Ƃ G U K P U V C N N C V K Q P H Q T C F Q W D N G FQ U G Q H D W F I G V he l p . I t s r u g g e d t e x t u r e a n d c o l o r v a r i a t i o n a d d i n t e r e s t a n d c h a r m a s a n a c c e n t o r a s t h e m a i n at t r a c t i o n . W i t h a v a r i e t y o f p a n e l s i z e s p e r p a c k , t h e K u r a S t o n e ™ f a m i l y o f p r o d u c t s i s a p o p u l a r , ad a p t a b l e s o l u t i o n f o r b o t h i n t e r i o r a n d e x t e r i o r p r o j e c t s . SIL L -C HI S E L E D GRA Y TAN KUR A STO N E S ER I E S STA C K E D STO N E DES E R T MOU N T A I N LED G E STO N E FLA G STO N E STA C K E D STO N E COR N E R STA C K E D STO N E AN D L ED G E STO N E DIM E N S I O N S ( NO M . IN . ~ AC T U A L MM ) 6 ” [ H] X ( PA C K A G E D ): 2 5 - 5 / 8 ” [ L], 1 5 - 3 / 8 ” [ L], 1 0 - 1 / 4 ” [ L] ( 1 5 0 MM [ H] X 6 5 0 MM [ L], 3 9 0 MM [ L], 2 6 0 MM [ L]) THI C K N E S S ( NO M . IN . ~ AC T U A L MM ) 1 - 3 / 8 ( 3 5 MM ) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R SQ . FT .) - S TA C K E D STO N E 8 . 9 WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R SQ . FT .) - L ED G E STO N E 9 . 2 COV E R A G E ( SQ . FT . PE R PA N E L ) 1 . 1 ( LA R G E ), . 6 3 ( ME D I U M ), . 4 3 ( SM A L L ) PAC K A G I N G ( SQ . FT . PE R PA C K ) 5 . 3 PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S PE R PA C K ) 3 LA R G E , 2 ME D I U M , 2 SM A L L STA C K E D STO N E AN D L ED G E STO N E C OR N E R S DIM E N S I O N S ( NO M . IN . ~ AC T U A L MM ) 6 ” [ H] X 5 ” [ W] X 1 1 - 5 / 8 ” [ L] [ FA C E ] (1 5 0 MM [ H] X 1 2 5 MM [ W] X 2 9 5 MM [ L] [ FA C E ]) THI C K N E S S ( NO M . IN . ~ AC T U A L MM ) 1 - 3 / 8 ” ( 3 5 MM ) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R PI E C E ) - S TA C K E D STO N E 6 . 7 WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R PI E C E ) - L ED G E STO N E 8 . 5 COV E R A G E ( SQ . FT . PE R PI E C E ) . 7 5 PAC K A G I N G ( SQ . FT . PE R PA C K ) 3 PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S PE R PA C K ) 4 BLU F F ARI Z O N A FLA G STO N E B OR D E R S DIM E N S I O N S (NO M . IN . ~ AC T U A L MM ) LA R G E - 1 1 ” [ H] X 1 8 ” [ L] X 1 - 3 / 8 ” [ T] ( 2 8 0 MM [ H] X 4 5 5 MM [ L] X 3 5 MM [ T]) SM A L L - 1 1 ” [ H] X 9 ” [ L] X 1 - 3 / 8 ” [ T] (2 8 0 MM [ H] X 2 2 7 MM [ L] X 3 5 MM [ T]) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R PI E C E ) - 1 3 . 6 ( LA R G E ), 6 . 8 ( SM A L L ) EXP O S E D C OV E R A G E 1 . 4 ( LA R G E ), . 6 8 ( SM A L L ) (SQ . FT . PE R PI E C E ) PAC K A G I N G ( SQ . FT . PE R PA C K ) 6 . 9 ( LA R G E ), 3 . 5 ( SM A L L ) PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S PE R PA C K ) 5 ( LA R G E ), 5 ( SM A L L ) FLA G STO N E BOR D E R De s i g n T i p : Us e N i c h i h a s i l l wi t h a n y p a n e l to c o m p l e m e n t yo u r d e s i g n . FLA G STO N E DIM E N S I O N S ( NO M . IN . ~ AC T U A L MM ) 11 ” [ H] X ( PA C K A G E D ): 1 8 ” [ L], X 1 - 3 / 8 ” [ T] ( 2 8 0 MM [ H] X 4 5 5 MM [ L], X 3 5 MM [ T]) THI C K N E S S ( NO M . IN . ~ AC T U A L MM ) 1- 3 / 8 ( 3 5 MM ) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R SQ . FT .) 9. 9 COV E R A G E ( SQ . FT . PE R PA N E L ) 1 . 4 PAC K A G I N G ( SQ . FT . PE R PA C K ) 6 . 9 PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S PE R PA C K ) 5 1Ou r S i l l s a r e a s f u n c t i o n a l a s t h e y a r e a n a t t r a c t i v e a c c e n t t h a t c a n c o m p l e m e n t a n y o f o u r p r o d u c t s . *S i l l s a r e p a c k a g e d w i t h 1 4 i n s t a l l a t i o n c l i p s . SIL L -C HI S E L E D * DIM E N S I O N S ( NO M . IN . ~ AC T U A L MM ) 1 - 1 / 2 ” [ H] [ FR O N T ]/ 1 - 3 / 4 ” [ H] [ BA C K ] X 2 3 - 5 / 8 ” [ L] ( 38 MM [ H] [ FR O N T ]/ 47 MM [ H] [ BA C K ] X 60 0 MM [ L]) THI C K N E S S ( NO M . IN . ~ AC T U A L MM ) 2 - 3 / 8 ” ( 6 0 MM ) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R LN . FT .) 3 . 5 COV E R A G E ( LN . FT . PE R PI E C E ) 2 PAC K A G I N G ( LN . FT . PE R PA C K ) 1 2 PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S PE R PA C K ) 6 STA C K E D STO N E | D ES E R T LED G E STO N E | C AN Y O N BRI C K LED G E STO N E COR N E R ww w . n i c h i h a . c o m LED G E STO N E | C AN Y O N BRI C K LED G E STO N E | C AN Y O N BRI C K 18 19 BRI C K S ER I E S Ni c h i h a ’ s B r i c k S e r i e s o f f e r s t h e l o o k a n d ti m e l e s s a p p e a l o f t r a d i t i o n a l b r i c k w o r k . Th e s l i g h t v a r i a t i o n s i n c o l o r , t h e s t a t e l y g o o d l o o k s , e v e n t h e g r o u t l i n e s ; i t ’ s a l l t h e r e . T h a n k s t o a pr o p r i e t a r y m u l t i - l a y e r e d c o a t i n g p r o c e s s , t h e b e a u t y o f N i c h i h a i s b u i l t t o l a s t . W e d i d l e a v e o u t t w o th i n g s : t h e t o n s o f w e i g h t a n d t h e e x t r a t i m e r e q u i r e d t o s e e y o u r p r o j e c t t o c o m p l e t i o n … b u t w e ƂI W T G F V J G [ Y Q W N F P o V D G O K U U G F Al l t h e t h i n g s yo u l o v e a b o u t b r i c k Th e l o o k y o u w a n t … w i t h o u t t h e c o s t , wi t h o u t t h e h a s s l e ww w . n i c h i h a . c o m CAN Y O N BRI C K ™ SHA L E B RO W N CAN Y O N BRI C K ™ AW P 1 8 1 8 DIM E N S I O N S ( AC T U A L MM ) 1 7 - 7 / 8 ” [ H] X 7 1 - 9 / 1 6 ” [ L] ( 4 5 5 MM [ H] X 1 , 8 1 8 MM [ L]) THI C K N E S S ( AC T U A L MM ) 5 / 8 ” ( 1 6 MM ) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R PA N E L ) 3 5 . 2 WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R SQ . FT .) 3 . 9 EXP O S E D COV E R A G E ( SQ . FT . PE R PA N E L ) 8 . 8 8 SQ . FT . PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S PE R PA C K ) 2 [ 1 7 . 7 6 SQ . FT .] PLY M O U T H BRI C K ™ CRI M S O N PLY M O U T H BRI C K ™ AW P 1 8 1 8 DIM E N S I O N S ( AC T U A L MM ) 1 7 - 7 / 8 ” [ H] X 7 1 - 9 / 1 6 ” [ L] ( 4 5 5 MM [ H] X 1 , 8 1 8 MM [ L]) THI C K N E S S ( AC T U A L MM ) 5 / 8 ” ( 1 6 MM ) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R PA N E L ) 3 5 . 2 WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R SQ . FT .) 3 . 9 EXP O S E D COV E R A G E ( SQ . FT . PE R PA N E L ) 8 . 8 8 SQ . FT . PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S PE R PA C K ) 2 [ 1 7 . 7 6 SQ . FT .] VIN T A G E BRI C K ™ ALE X A N D R I A B UF F WHI T E W AS H VIN T A G E BRI C K ™ AW P 1 8 1 8 DIM E N S I O N S ( AC T U A L MM ) 1 7 - 7 / 8 ” [ H] X 7 1 - 9 / 1 6 ” [ L] ( 4 5 5 MM [ H] X 1 , 8 1 8 MM [ L]) THI C K N E S S ( AC T U A L M M ) 3 / 4 ” ( 1 8 MM ) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R PA N E L ) 3 9 . 6 WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R S Q . FT .) 4 . 4 EXP O S E D COV E R A G E ( SQ . FT . PE R PA N E L ) 8 . 8 8 SQ . FT . PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S P E R P A C K ) 2 [ 1 7 . 7 6 SQ . FT .] Ge t t h e c l a s s i c l o o k o f `^ a c Ã g Z Y W g ^ X ` l ^ i ] th e m o d e r n s t r e n g t h o f Pl y m o u t h B r i c k p a n e l s . PLY M O U T H BRI C K | C RI M S O N VIN T A G E BRI C K | A LE X A N D R I A B UF F VIN T A G E BRI C K | W HI T E W AS H CAN Y O N BRI C K | S HA L E B RO W N 20 21 MAS O N R Y S ER I E S Th e g r a n d e u r o f s t o n e i s m o r e a t t a i n a b l e th a n y o u m i g h t t h i n k Ni c h i h a ’ s S a n d S t o n e i s a s t h r i f t y a s i t i s e l e g a n t . W i t h i t s s u b t l e c o l o r a n d d e e p t e x t u r e , o u r S a n d S t o n e b e g s t o b e to u c h e d a n d e x a m i n e d m o r e c l o s e l y . E v e n a f t e r s e e i n g i t w i t h t h e i r e y e s a n d t o u c h i n g i t w i t h t h e i r h a n d s , y o u r c l i e n t s wi l l w o n d e r h o w y o u e v e r m a n a g e d t o s t a y o n b u d g e t . W e c a l l t h a t a t r a d e s e c r e t . Ci n d e r B l o c k c a p t u r e s t h e l o o k o f c o n c r e t e b l o c k a n d a d d s a t r a d i t i o n a l d e s i g n a e s t h e t i c t o a n y c o m m e r c i a l b u i l d i n g . Co v e r i n g a p p r o x i m a t e l y 9 s q u a r e f e e t p e r p a n e l , C i n d e r B l o c k g o e s u p i n a f r a c t i o n o f t h e t i m e r e q u i r e d b y a c r e w o f OC U Q P T [ E Q P V T C E V Q T U % K P F G T $ N Q E M Q H H G T U V Y Q Ƃ P K U J Q R V K Q P U I K X K PI [ Q W O Q T G R Q U U K D K N K V K G U ww w . n i c h i h a . c o m SAN D STO N E ™ AUT U M N B RO W N DES E R T B EI G E GEN T L E G RA Y SAN D STO N E ™ AW P 1 8 1 8 DIM E N S I O N S ( AC T U A L MM ) 1 7 - 7 / 8 ” [ H] X 7 1 - 9 / 1 6 ” [ L] ( 4 5 5 MM [ H] X 1 , 8 1 8 MM [ L]) THI C K N E S S ( AC T U A L MM ) 3 / 4 ( 1 8 MM ) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R PA N E L ) 3 9 . 6 8 WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R SQ . FT .) 4 . 4 1 EXP O S E D COV E R A G E ( SQ . FT . PE R PA N E L ) 8 . 8 8 SQ . FT . PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S PE R PA C K ) 2 [ 1 7 . 7 6 SQ . FT .] 4Q E M U Q N K F U Q N W V K Q P U e fr o m t h e M a s o n r y S e r i e s SAN D STO N E | I LL U M I N A T I O N SAN D STO N E | P LY M O U T H BRI C K SAN D S T O N E | D ES E R T B EI G E SAN D STO N E | G EN T L E G RA Y CIN D E R BLO C K ™ AW P 1 8 1 8 DIM E N S I O N S ( AC T U A L MM ) 1 7 - 7 / 8 ” [ H] X 7 1 - 9 / 1 6 ” [ L] ( 4 5 5 MM [ H] X 1 , 8 1 8 MM [ L]) THI C K N E S S ( AC T U A L MM ) 7 / 8 ( 2 1 MM ) WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R PA N E L ) 4 8 . 2 WEI G H T ( LB S . PE R SQ . FT .) 5 . 4 EXP O S E D COV E R A G E ( SQ . FT . PE R PA N E L ) 8 . 8 8 SQ . FT . PAC K A G I N G ( PI E C E S PE R PA C K ) 2 [ 1 7 . 7 6 SQ . FT .] CIN D E R BLO C K ™ BRO W N GRA Y 22 23 OVE R H A N G F LA S H I N G 10 MM JO H 7 2 8 8 OVE R H A N G F LA S H I N G OUT S I D E C OR N E R 10 MM JO H 7 2 8 8 B COM P R E S S I O N J OI N T F LA S H I N G – N OT FO R US E OV E R OP E N I N G S 10 MM FT C 3 5 8 8 R OVE R H A N G F LA S H I N G INS I D E C OR N E R 10 MM JO H 7 2 8 8 D OVE R H A N G F LA S H I N G C LI P 10 MM JO H 7 2 8 8 S Th e E s s e n t i a l F l a s h i n g S y s t e m i n c l u d e s N i c h i h a a c c e s s o r i e s n e e d e d t o c o m p l e t e t h e sy s t e m a n d e n s u r e a c l e a n , p o l i s h e d l o o k . I n o r d e r t o a c h i e v e y o u r d e s i g n i n t e n t , i t i s im p o r t a n t t o c o n s i d e r t h e s m a l l e s t o f d e t a i l s . O u r E s s e n t i a l F l a s h i n g S y s t e m a l l o w s y o u to e a s i l y c o m p l e t e y o u r p r o j e c t w i t h t h e h i g h e s t l e v e l o f p r e c i s i o n . 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Share your project photos, thoughts, and inspiration with us on social media. We would love to hear from you. GET SOCIAL TODAY! NICHIHA WARRANTIES • Architectural Wall Panels – 15-year limited warranty* on RCPGNU[GCTNKOKVGFYCTTCPV[QPƂPKUJ • KuraStone™ Panels – 15-year limited warranty* on panels, [GCTNKOKVGFYCTTCPV[QPƂPKUJ • Metal Trim: TAMLYN warrants defective-free products for a period of 10 years for the original purchaser. Please visit tamlyn.com for detailed information on terms, conditions and limitations. * See Nichiha warranties for detailed information on terms, conditions and limitations. Visit nichiha.com for easy downloadable warranties or call toll-free 1.866.424.4421 for a copy. Nichiha MSDS is available at nichiha.com, at your NQECN0+%*+*#FGCNGTQTECNN0+%*+*#FKTGEVVQNNHTGG 1.866.424.4421. NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - VERTICAL 30 PANEL INSTALLATION EASY INSTALLATION: Timesaving Clip Installation System that reduces construction time and minimizes mistakes. 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C O M / A W P I n s t a l l V i d e o sbe installed all year round. 31 MOISTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1/4” [NOMINAL] AIR SPACE OUR UNIQUE STARTER TRACK ENGINEERED ARCHITECTURAL WALL PANEL STACKABLE ENGINEERED MOUNTING SYSTEM is designed to support panel lateral stability, helping vertical joints stay tightly VÃi`°/iÌ>LwÌÃ«>Vii>ÃÞ>` is fastened to the Ultimate Clip with provided screw. NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - VERTICAL 32 9.17 WEB Report No. 14088 NICHIHA WARRANTIES • Illumination Series Panels - 15-year limited warranty* «>iÃ]£xÞi>ÀÌi`Ü>ÀÀ>ÌÞIwÃ • Architectural Wall Panels (Brick, Block, Stone, Wood, Kurastone) - 15-year limited warranty* on panels, 15- Þi>ÀÌi`Ü>ÀÀ>ÌÞIwÃ • Metal Trim: Tamlyn warrants defective-free products for a period of 10 years for the original purchaser. Please visit tamlyn.com for detailed information on terms, conditions, and limitations *See Nichiha warranties for detailed information on terms, conditions, and limitations. Visit nichiha.com for easy downloadable warranties or call toll-free 1.866.424.4421 for a copy. Nichiha SDS are also available on our website. Florida Approval No. 12875 WUI 8140-2029 Report EC-58 1 NICHIHA ARCHITECTURAL WALL PANELS INSTALLATION GUIDE AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 2 GENERAL This guide is intended to provide the key information needed to successfully install Nichiha’s 3030mm Architectural Wall Panels (AWP-3030) horizontally. Further installation information and technical resources such as Technical Bulletins, animated instructional Û`iÃ]ÌÀii«>ÀÌÃ«iVwV>ÌÃ]«À`ÕVÌ ÌiÃÌ}>`ViÀÌwV>ÌÃ]>ÀVÌiVÌÕÀ> details in AutoCAD, Revit, and PDF versions, and other technical documents are available on our website: Nichiha.com/resources. Install products in accordance with the latest installation guidelines and all applicable building codes and other laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. Review all installation instructions and other applicable product documents before installation. PRODUCT INSPECTION Inspect all products thoroughly prior to installation. Do not install any product which may have been damaged in shipment or appears to have a damaged or irregular finish. Should you have a question or problem with your order, contact your local dealer or Nichiha Customer Service, toll-free, at 1.866.424.4421. Keep the products dry prior to installation. It is best to store the products indoors. NICHIHA ARCHITECTURAL WALL PANELS INSTALLATION GUIDE AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Basics 3 Limitations, Technical Reviews, Special Applications 4 Safety 4 Framing & Sheathing 5 Continuous Insulation 6 Weather Resistive Barriers 6 Storage & Handling 6 Fasteners 7 Hardware & Accessories 8 Planning & Layout 10 Installing the Starter Track 11 General Panel & Accessory Basics 12 Panel Selection 12 Sealing Cut Panel Edges 12 Cutting Ultimate Clips 13 Finish Clip Usage 14 Sealant 15 Sealant Joints/Caulking 15 Panel Installation 16 Structural Insulating Panels 17 Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings 17 Inside Corners, Windows, & Doors 18 Inside Corners 18 Window Sills 19 Window/Door Jambs 20 Window/Door Headers 21 Outside Corners 22 Vertical Control/Expansion Joints 25 Horizontal/Compression Joints 26 Garage Doors & Other Openings 27 Penetrations, Railings, & Signage 27 Last Course 28 Gable & Overhang 28 Sloped Grade/Panels Below 29 Cleaning Panels 30 Paint Touch-Up 30 Removal of Exterior Acrylic Latex Paint 30 Other Paint & Graffiti Removal 31 Repairing Minor Damage 31 Panel Replacement 32 3 BASICS OF THE AWP-3030 SYSTEM Nichiha AWP-3030 dimensions are 455 mm (h) x 3,030 mm (l) x 16 mm (t). It is important to keep in mind the actual metric dimensions when considering panel layout, placement of control and compression joints, and with respect to sizing window and door openings. Approximate Imperial dimensions are 17-7/8 inches (h) x 119- 5/16 inches (l) x 5/8 inch (t). AWP-3030 edges are ship-lapped on the top and bottom and a factory sealant gasket is included on the top edge, providing a factory seal on all horizontal joints. AWP attachment hardware engages the top and bottom panel edges, holding the panels off the substrate surface by 10 mm (~3/8”) and creating a closed- joint, drained/back-ventilated rainscreen system with concealed fastening. When accounting for the overall thickness of the AWP system, add this 10 mm plus the thickness of the panel (16 mm) for total system thickness of 26 mm. AWP-3030 may be installed horizontally or vertically. See Installation Guide for AWP- 3030 - Vertical. 18mm [~3 4"] 8mm [5/16"] 145mm [5-11/16"] VINTAGE WOOD PANEL DETAIL SCALE: 1" = 1'-0" 3030mm 455mm [~17-7/8"] [~119-5/16"] PANEL BACK PANEL FRONT 455mm (~17-7/8")455mm (~17-7/8") 16mm (~5 8") SCALE: 3" = 1'-0" Fig. 1 NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 4 LIMITATIONS, TECHNICAL REVIEWS & SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Natural limitations on product usage are inherent to any cladding product’s design, physical characteristics, and attachment system. Nichiha AWP are intended as a low- to-mid-rise cladding product and are not for use on high-rise buildings. Do not use AWP on open screen walls. Any project of more than three stories or 45 feet, as well as those located in high wind coastal areas (Exposure Categories C and D with Basic Wind Speed in excess of 130 mph), or those with any wall assembly not described in Framing & Sheathing Requirements, require a technical review by Nichiha to evaluate feasibility via our Technical Review and Special Application Form (SAF) process. By examining a project’s unique criteria and design, we can reference independently test-derived and calculated wind load performance data for our products to determine whether and how the panels can safely be installed on the project. Contact your local rep or Nichiha technical department for details or to initiate an SAF. AWP are not to be used in any applications not specified or described in this installation guide or other Nichiha technical documents. Do not install AWP on open screen walls or Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs). Installation of AWP products on modular structures that are factory-constructed and then transported to a final site are not approved; and further, excluded from the Limited Product Warranty, per Section 2.F. Any such use shall not be backed by product warranty. Please contact Nichiha Technical Services for assistance. SAFETY As with any natural stone, masonry, or concrete based product, when cutting, drilling, sawing, sanding, or abrading fiber cement cladding, proper safety measures must be taken due to the potential for airborne silica dust, an OSHA-identified hazardous substance that can pose serious medical risks. Always wear safety glasses and a NIOSH/ OSHA approved respirator with a rating of N, O, or P 100. Carefully follow the respirator manufacturer’s instructions as well as applicable governmental safety regulations concerning silica. Refer to Nichiha’s SDS for more information. Always cut fiber cement panels outside and with a dust-collecting HEPA system. Do not cut the products in an enclosed area. Use a dust-reducing circular saw with diamond-tipped or carbide-tipped fiber cement saw blades. Always clean panels after cutting. Fiber cement dust can potentially bind to the panel finish. 5 FRAMING & SHEATHING REQUIREMENTS Nichiha AWP cladding may be installed on vertical walls only. No tilted/sloped walls, soffits, or ceilings. Wood or steel framing, concrete/masonry with furring, Structural Insulating Panels (SIP), and pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) must meet the following requirements: Prior to Nichiha installation, closely inspect exterior wall substrate and correct any problems. Walls that are out of plumb, for example, can negatively impact the installation quality of AWP. Nichiha Spacer may be used in conjunction with panel attachment hardware if necessary to ensure an even substrate. Refer to PEI-PER 14088 for wind load data. Wood Studs Size: minimum 2x4 studs Spacing: 16” o.c max Sheathing: exterior grade minimum 7/16” plywood/OSB (APA rated),½” or 5/8 gypsum Metal Studs Gauge: minimum 18 Spacing: 16” o.c max Sheathing: exterior grade minimum 7/16” plywood/OSB (APA rated),½” or 5/8”gypsum Concrete/Masonry Furring is required for installation of AWP over concrete and masonry structures. Wood Furring: pressure treated lumber 2x4 or 5/4x4’s, oriented vertically, spaced 16” o.c. max Metal Furring: hat channel, c-stud, or z-furring, Õ£n}>Õ}iÜÌ£Ó»y>}iÃ]ÀiÌi` vertically, spaced 16” o.c. max. Structural Insulating Panels (SIP) SIPs should be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and local building codes. Additional special Nichiha installation requirements for SIPs are discussed in the Fasteners and Installing the First Course sections to follow. For buildings greater than one story, contact Technical Department for assistance. Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB) Metal buildings must be new construction. No retrofits/remodels. Metal siding/skin deflection of L/120. 50 ksi metal panels must have ribs spaced no more than 12” O.C. with metal guage determined by allowable wind design pressures: Projects with allowable design pressures in excess of the table values may not utilize AWP directly over PEMB metal panels. Additional special Nichiha installation requirements for PEMBs are discussed in the Fasteners and Installing the First Course sections to follow. Metal Panel Gauge Allowable Pressure 24 gauge 22 gauge -31.41 psf -39.29 psf Photo Credit: Nucor Building Systems NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 6 CONTINUOUS INSULATION Where exterior/continuous insulation is used, AWP may be installed directly over up to 1” of foam plastic insulation on wood or gypsum sheathing. Greater amounts require a structural solution to provide attachment points for AWP such as a furring grid or third-party specialized system. Mineral wool c.i. of any thickness requires a furring. Refer to the Technical Bulletin: Continuous Insulation and AWP available at Nichiha.com/resources/technical-bulletins. Please contact Nichiha technical department for further assistance. WEATHER RESISTIVE BARRIERS A weather resistive barrier (WRB) is required when installing Nichiha panels over stud walls and SIPs. For CMU/concrete wall applications, we defer to local code. Use an approved WRB as defined by the 2015 IBC. A breathable WRB is highly recommended when installing Nichiha panels for residential applications. A breathable WRB is required for all commercial applications. A fluid applied WRB is acceptable. All openings must have appropriate flashing to prevent moisture penetration. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines and all local building codes. STORAGE AND HANDLING AWP are a finished product and care must be taken to protect them against damage prior to and during installation. Panels must be stored flat and kept dry. Refer to storage information included on product pallets. Ensure panels are completely dry before installing. Direct contact between the panels and the ground must be avoided at all times. It is necessary to keep panels clean during the installation process. The custom color finish of Illumination Series panels requires 30 days to fully cure and extra care must be taken to avoid damage to the paint during the installation process. Cut panels face down. ALWAYS CLEAN PANELS WITH A CLEAN, SOFT, DRY CLOTH AFTER CUTTING. DUST CAN BIND TO THE FINISH. WHEN SIDEWALKS ARE POURED AFTER AWP INSTALLATION, TAKE STEPS TO COVER/PROTECT PANELS NEAR GRADE. CEMENT DRIED ON AWP CANNOT BE REMOVED. Fig. 2 7 FASTENERS ALL APPLICATIONS Fasteners must be corrosion resistant. Stainless steel or corrosion resistant screws such as hot-dipped zinc or ceramic coated are recommended. Comply with all local building codes for fastener requirements. Number 10 - 16, pan-head screws (HD .365”) were used as clip fasteners for AWP wind load testing. The minimum size for clip fasteners is #8. ÕLiÀÇwÃÃVÀiÜÃÜÌ>LÕ}iÀy>Ìi>` (min. head diameter 0.255”) are appropriate for face fastening locations. These must penetrate framing per the minimum requirements below. Refer to the Last Course section on page 28 for face fastening best practices. WOOD STUDS Fasteners must penetrate solid structure a minimum of 1”. METAL STUDS Screws must penetrate solid structure a minimum of 1/2”. Three threads are needed for effective grab. CONCRETE/ MASONRY Furring to Masonry: Fastener type, size, and spacing to be determined under direction of an engineer and in accordance with local building codes. AWP to Furring: Screws must penetrate wood furring a minimum of 1” or steel by at least ½”. STRUCTURAL INSULATING PANELS (SIP) One inch, full-thread, corrosion resistant wood screws must be used. Fasten starter track every 16” max. Double fastening per each Nichiha clip (minimum of 4 screws per JEL777/787 clip) is required as there are fewer or no studs to secure the system. PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDINGS (PEMB) PEMB wind load/panel gauge table (see Framing & Sheathing Requirements) contingent upon use of #10-16 x 1” pan head, S/D screws. Fasteners must be spaced at no more than 12” o.c. into metal panel ribs. NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 8 ULTIMATE HORIZONTAL STARTER TRACK Starter Track serves as the foundational support for the AWP system while also providing faster and greater ease of installation. Horizontal Panels (10’): Starter Track FA 700 ULTIMATE CLIP Ultimate Clips sit on the panel shiplaps, securing AWP to the wall and distributing dead loads to the structure. Together, Ultimate Clips and Starter Track hold the back surface of the panels off the substrate to create a 10mm (3/8”) rainscreen space. JEL 777 Clip Compatible with 16mm (5/8”) AWP Joint Tab Attachments included with the Ultimate Clip are not needed with AWP-3030 installations. FINISH CLIP (OPTIONAL) The Finish Clip provides an alternative to face fastening of AWP at certain termination points where the panel shiplaps are removed. Install over 5mm Spacer. Refer to Finish Clip Usage section for general instructions. JE 310 Finish Clip – Compatible with all AWP CORRUGATED SPACER At termination points where Panel Clips cannot be used, Nichiha Corrugat- ed Spacer is required to maintain the rainscreen space and prevent panel deflection at face fastening locations such as window sills and headers. FS 1005 Spacer – 5mm FS 1010 Spacer – 10mm INSTALLATION HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES 9 SEALANT BACKERS Nichiha Sealant Backers provide exact spacing for expansion and termination joints and the recommended depth of sealant (75-80%). They provide faster installation than a foam backer rod and require less sealant. At sealant joints, use a sealant that complies with ASTM C920, Class 35 (min.). Refer to the Sealant section on page 15 for more information. Single Flange Sealant Backer: FHK 1015 – 10 mm Double Flange Sealant Backer: FH 1015 – 10 mm NICHIHA CORNERS Nichiha Corners are manufactured mitered panel corners available in the same finishes as all horizontally oriented AWP. Corners have 3-1/2” returns (face dimension). METAL TRIM Nichiha metal trim provides aesthetically pleasing design options for corners, openings, and transitions, as well as vertical joints. TRIM APPLICATIONS Corner Key Outside Corners H-Mold Vertical Joints Open Outside Corner Outside Corners J-Mold Terminations ESSENTIAL FLASHING SYSTEM APPLICATIONS Starter* Base/Clearance Concealment Compression Joint Horizontal/Compression Joints Overhang* Fascia-to-Soffit Transitions *Inside and outside corner segments are available. NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 10 PLANNING & PANEL LAYOUT To ensure a successful installation, it is important to first plan how the panels will be laid out, where compression and control joints will be located, and line of sight regarding inside corners decided. Reminder: AWP-3030 actual dimensions are metric: 455 mm (h) x 3,030 mm (l). Imperial equivalents: 17-7/8” (h) x 119-5/16” (l). Layout: AWP-3030 may only be installed in a stacked bond application. Do not stagger. Vertical Control/Expansion Joints (Pages 16 and 25): 10mm (3/8”) sealant joints that account for thermal expansion in the lateral dimension. These are often, where possible, aligned with window or door jambs, downspouts, or other features in order to minimize their appearance but recur every 119-5/16” (max) with AWP-3030. Depending on sheathing type, additional framing, furring, or blocking may be required at vertical joint locations. Horizontal/Compression Joints (Page 26): ½” (min.) horizontal, flashed break detail to allow for building compression at floor lines. Inside Corner Line of Sight (Page 18): Sealant joints at inside corners can be placed out of view from the primary line of sight of a wall. Place the sealant joint on the less-viewed corner wall. Cut Panels: In general, it is best to avoid cutting AWP to short or narrow strips and segments of less than 9”. Specifically, when an individual panel is wider than a window or other opening and is used over the head or under the sill, do not cut it to less than 9” in height. (see image A) When an opening is wider than an individual panel and two or more are needed to cap over the header or cup the sill, do not cut the panel to less than 4” in height. (image B) 9" 4" A B 11 Fig. 15 Essential Starter Flashing AWP-3030: INSTALLING THE FA 700 STARTER TRACK ALL APPLICATIONS The Ultimate Horizontal Starter Track (FA 700) must be level and attached at a minimum of 6” above finished soil grade or per local building codes (use a laser level to verify). When installing over a hard surface such as driveways or sidewalks, a 2” clearance is acceptable. Essential Starter Flashing may be installed prior to the Starter Track to conceal the clearance gap above hardscape and decking. Beginning with outside and inside corner segments, fasten Flashing at each stud location or every 10” o.c. to sill plate. Fasten Flashing inside and outside corner segments to framing on both sides, keeping at least 1” from vertical edges. Main segments will slide into/overlap the corner segments. AWP’s bottom face edge will extend ¾” below the Starter Track. Position Flashing and/or Starter Track to leave 1/4” clearance between the panel edge and Flashing. The Starter Track must be installed using corrosion resistant fasteners. Locate and mark the studs. WOOD & METAL STUDS OR FURRING Starter Track must be secured at every stud line. CONCRETE/MASONRY When installing over concrete construction, the wall must be furred out with pressure treated lumber or metal hat channel. Starter Track must be secured at each furring location. STRUCTURAL INSULATING PANELS (SIP) Secure Starter Track every 16” o.c. max. PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDINGS (PEMB) Fasten Starter Track at every metal panel rib at 12” o.c. max. NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 12 GENERAL PANEL & ACCESSORY BASICS All trim, Single and Double Flange Sealant Backer should be installed before panels. Refer to Inside Corners, Doors, & Windows and Vertical Expansion Joints sections respectively. PANEL SELECTION Nichiha AWP-3030 are packaged with two panels in a pack, which are placed on pallets consisting of two stacks. Due to alternating patterns of texture and color between individual panels as well as how the panels are manufactured and packaged, it is best to install all panels from each individual stack before taking and installing panels from the second stack on the same pallet. Do not alternate installing from one stack and the second, which may result in undesirable patterns. SEALING CUT PANEL EDGES When cutting AWP, it is best to cut with the panel face down, except when cutting brick finish panels as it is easier to follow the simulated mortar lines on their face. Cut and exposed panel edges must be primed or sealed with fiber cement sealer (e.g. DryLock®) or latex paint such as Kilz Premium® or Kilz Max®. Do not use Illumination touch up paint for edge treatment due to the limited amount provided. Be sure to clean panels with a clean, dry soft cloth after cutting to prevent dust from bonding to the finish. Fig. 16 13 CUTTING PANEL CLIPS JEL777 Panel Clips are 26” long. Where full length clips can be used, they are required. However, there may be conditions where clips must be cut to accommodate panels or corner pieces in smaller areas or segments such as narrow columns, pilasters, or insets, recessed openings, or small areas between windows. Notches on the upward panel engagement flanges indicate where clips can be cut evenly into thirds. These 1/3 segments can be further reduced evenly into two or four pieces each with weep holes serving as dividing points. The smallest segment must include at least one downward panel engagement flange. Always use the widest clip segment possible.Cut with a non-ferrous saw blade on a band or chop saw. Fig. 17 Fig. 18 NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 14 FINISH CLIP USAGE The Finish Clip requires added preparation of the panels with the use of a biscuit joiner: 1. To route grooves into the top edge of a panel, use a biscuit/plate joiner, such as Makita’s PJ7000. A carbide blade is recommended. 2. Set the biscuit joiner’s angle guide at zero degrees and height to ¼”. 3. Set the depth of groove for a size 20 biscuit to ensure the grooves are wide and deep enough for JE310 clips to seat properly, ¼” from the back/unfinished face of the panel. 4. Route the cut edge with the unfinished panel surface facing up, lining the grooves up with stud locations (16” o.c. maximum). 5. The clip should fit snug but not too tightly when placed on the panel. Cut, routed panel edges must be sealed with 100% acrylic latex primer or paint. Use 5mm Spacer with JE310 Finish Clips. Panel Back Panel Front 14" [6 mm] 12" [12 mm] Fig. 19 Fig. 20 Fig. 21 Fig. 22 15 SEALANT Sealants to be used with AWP must match the following requirements: • Comply with ASTM C920 • Have a Class of 35, 50, or 100/50 (minimum 35% joint movement) • Be a polyurethane, polyurethane hybrid, or Adfast Adseal 4580 • Provide two-sided adhesion at joints OSI® QUAD® MAY NOT BE USED FOR NICHIHA EXPANSION JOINTS - It is a class 25 product. - QUAD® MAX is acceptable since it is a Class 50. Refer to the Technical Bulletin: Sealants available at Nichiha.com/resources/ technical-bulletins. SEALANT JOINTS/CAULKING Fasten Single Flange Sealant Backers at inside corners (one wall at corner), along window and door jambs, and transition points with other cladding. Fasten to framing, blocking or plywood/OSB sheathing at 12-14” o.c. with the 3/8” bump/sealant portion butting the corner or jamb. Sealant complying with ASTM C920, Class 35 (min.) is required where Single and/or Double Flange Sealant Backer is used. Refer to the sealant manufacturer’s instructions or requirements. If excess sealant adheres to panel, remove completely using a putty knife or soft cloth. Place low-adhesive tape (masking or painter’s) over the panel along the areas requiring sealant joints for a clean caulk line. Fill the gap between the panels with a color-matched/coordinating sealant which complies with ASTM C920, Class 35 (min.) standard. The Nichiha Sealant Backer allows for the proper depth of sealant (75-80%). Before removing tape, press the surface of the sealant with a caulk spatula or similar tool to ensure an even surface. Remove masking tape before sealant cures. Fig. 23 NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 16 AWP - 3030 - HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION AWP installation proceeds by working from left to right. Wood, Metal, Concrete/Masonry with Furring For AWP-3030, the left and right panel edges are flat and do not require initial cutting. The panel will fit tightly against an already installed inside corner spacer, Sealant Backer, or outside corner trim. If starting at an inside corner, predetermine which wall will include the Single Flange Sealant Backer for an inside corner detail. Consider the location to minimize the visibility of the sealant joint line. Clad the higher visibility wall without the sealant joint first so that the adjoining wall panels can terminate to it with the Single Flange Sealant Backer detail. Set first panel into the Starter Track and secure the top edge with an Ultimate Clip, placing the first clip about one inch from the left edge of the panel. Fasten clip at each stud location the clip reaches. Every clip will cover 2-3 studs and must be fastened to each. (Figure 24) Proceed along the panel to the right, placing another clip 3-4 inches from the end of the previously installed clip. DO NOT skip any studs. Fasten clip at each stud location. Each AWP-3030 long edge must be covered by four clips. (Figure 25) Since AWP-3030 do not have shiplaps on their short edges, a control joint or H-Mold trim detail is needed at each vertical joint. The vertical joint is continuous and not split up or staggered. Fasten the Double Flange Sealant Backer at vertical joints between panels. Fasten Sealant Backer on right side flange every 12- 14” to framing, blocking, or plywood/OSB sheathing. (Also see page 25.) Install next wall panel right up to the Double Flange Sealant Backer and secure with clips at each stud location. (Figure 26) Alternatively, H-Mold metal trim can be used at vertical joints for horizontal AWP-3030. This trim, as well as Nichiha Sealant Backer must be fastened to plywood/OSB sheathing, framing, furring, or blocking. Fasten metal trim every 12-16” in a staggered fashion on >ÌiÀ>Ì}y>}iÃ° For H-Mold, leave a 1/8” gap between the i`}ivÌi«>i>`ÌiViÌiÀy>}iv the trim. (Figure 27) Verify the first course of panels is level. Large commercial buildings require checking level around the entire building. (Figure 28) Complete the second and remaining non- terminal rows in the same way. Fit panels tightly together on horizontal joints, ensuring the panel edges are properly butted together. A rubber mallet or block of wood may be used to seat the panels firmly in place and tighten downward. The Joint Tab Attachments are not used with AWP-3030. Terminal rows such as under Horizontal/Compression Joints or at the Last Course are discussed in subsequent sections of this guide. 17 STRUCTURAL INSULATING PANELS (SIP) In general, the steps mirror those for stud wall applications. However, double fastening per each Panel Clip (minimum of four screws, evenly spaced per clip) is required as there are fewer or no studs to secure the system. There must be four clips per AWP-3030 edge. PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDINGS (PEMB) Refer again to general requirements concerning PEMB installations in the Framing and Sheathing Requirements section. With metal panel ribs spaced no more than 12” o.c., install AWP in the same manner as with stud wall applications but with Panel Clips fastened to each rib they reach. Screws (#10 x 1”) applied at no more than 12” o.c. There must be four clips per AWP-3030 long edge. Fig. 24 Fig. 25 Fig. 26 Fig. 28Fig. 27 NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 18 3/8" SEALANT JOINT OVER SINGLE FLANGE SEALANT BACKER NICHIHA PANEL NICHIHA CLIP INSIDE CORNERS, WINDOWS, & DOORS ALL APPLICATIONS Appropriate flashing and moisture management best practices must be used to prevent moisture penetration at all inside corners, doors, and windows. Refer to window/door manufacturer requirements and local building codes. Cut and exposed panel edges must be primed or sealed with acrylic latex fiber cement sealer or paint. INSIDE CORNERS SINGLE FLANGE SEALANT BACKER Decide primary line of sight in order to minimize visibility of the sealant joint. Install the panel on the front wall (more visible) first. Ensure panel is butted up tight to the inside corner wall. Fasten the Single Flange Sealant Backer onto the side wall right up against the front wall panel’s edge at 12-14” o.c. Install side wall panel directly against the sealant backer and secure with Ultimate Clip. Fill space with sealant (Figures 29, 29A,B). TRIM BOARDS Install trim boards at inside corner first. Then add Single Flange Sealant Backer and butt panel edges to it. Add ASTM C920, Class 35 (min.) compliant sealant to the gap. Fig. 29A Fig. 29 Fig. 29B 19 WINDOW SILLS JE310 FINISH CLIP For recessed windows, add a flashing where the panels will terminate so the top edge is covered or capped at the sill. Remove the top ship-lapped edge of the panel at the window sill, cutting the panel to the required height, and route grooves into panel top at appropriate width to coincide with framing members. (Refer to Finish Clip Usage for biscuit joiner info.) Clean any dust off the panel. For windows narrower than a panel, only remove the portion of the panel edge directly under the window but accounting for a minimum ¼” gap at both jambs. Cut, routed panel edges must be sealed with 100% acrylic latex primer or paint, such as Kilz Premium or Kilz Max. Panel edge should be spaced a minimum 3/8” below a flush or overhanging window sill to accommodate the Finish Clip. Fasten FS1005 Corrugated Spacer (5mm) at stud locations before setting panel into place. Seat Finish Clips into grooves and fasten at each stud location, through Spacer, to secure panel into place. (Figure 30) If the top edge of the panel is fully sheltered under the sill, it is not necessary to seal the 3/8” gap. For better system performance, Nichiha recommends the vented approach. Fig. 30 FINISH CLIP OVER 5MM SPACER NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 20 FACE FASTENING (J-MOLD OPTIONAL) For recessed windows, add a flashing where the panels will terminate so that the top edge is covered or capped at the sill. As needed to match the window width, remove panel top ship-lapped edge, cutting the panel to the required height to fit below the window sill, leaving a ¼” gap between the top of the cut panel edge and the window sill or trim board. Cut, routed panel edges must be sealed with 100% acrylic latex primer or paint. Clean any dust off the panel with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Add FS1010 Corrugated Spacer (10mm) at stud locations, set the panel on the clips of the panel(s) below, and then face fasten top, cut edge of panel at the sill. Keep screws 1” below panel edge. This will avoid cracking or breaking the panel. Best practice is to pre-drill the panel before fastening through low-adhesive tape applied to panel face to be removed after patching and touch up. If the top edge of the panel is fully sheltered under the sill, it is not necessary to seal the 1/4” gap. Nichiha prefers a vented approach. J-Mold or other trim channels can be included at a sill but must be placed on the panel edge prior to face fastening panel so that the trim is fastened simultaneously. WINDOW/DOOR JAMBS A minimum gap of 1/4” is required when butting panels into windows, doors, and trim boards. Refer to window manufacturer guidelines for spacing trims around windows. SINGLE FLANGE SEALANT BACKER: Install the Single Flange Sealant Backer first, butting to the door/window jamb or trim pieces prior to installing the panels. The Single Flange Sealant Backer must be fastened a minimum of 12” to 14” o.c. to studs, blocking, or structural sheathing. Cut panel to appropriate width. Remember to clean freshly cut panels with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Install panels and fill gap with ASTM C920, Class 35 (min.) compliant sealant. J-MOLD: Pre-install J-Mold trim with a ¼” gap between it and the window/door jamb, or per window manufacturer instructions. Panels must fit completely within trim, with no exposed panel edges, but leaving a 1/8” space between panel edge and J-Mold. Lastly, add foam backer rod and sealant to the ¼” gap between the J-Mold and jamb. Fig. 32 Fig. 31 Single Flange Sealant Backer 21 NICHIHA CORNERS AT RECESSED JAMBS: Nichiha Corners can be used to wrap recessed window jambs. Corners have returns of 3-1/2” (face dimension). Cut the pieces as needed for shallower returns but of sufficient depth for use of a clip segment. Wrap the base of the jamb with cut pieces of Starter Track (or FS1010 Spacer if face fastening). Install Corner pieces at jamb prior to main panels using cut Panel Clips (refer to Cutting Panel Clips section). Cut clips must retain at least one downward panel engagement flange. Install Single Flange Sealant Backer with the sealant bump against the Corner piece, fastening at 12” - 14” o.c. along the fastening flange. Where Corner pieces meets the termination point at the window, leave minimum ¼” gap and add ½” closed-cell backer rod and sealant. (Figure 33) WINDOW/DOOR HEADERS Starter Track: When starting a course of whole panels above a window or door, add flashing and Starter Track at the header, installed with fasteners at each framing member. (Figure 34) Face Fastening: When adding a cut panel above the opening, install flashing and Spacer first and then face fasten panels at each framing member. Add tape to seal flashing to WRB. Keep fasteners a min. 1” from edge. (Figure 35) "Z" FLASHING BY OTHERS NICHIHA 10MM SPACER FACE FASTENER 1/4" CLEARANCE FROM EDGE OF PANEL TO FLASHING Fig. 34 Fig. 35 NICHIHA FACTORY CORNER OVER CUT PANEL CLIPS SINGLE FLANGE SEALANT BACKER 3-1/2" Fig. 33 Starter Track over flashing NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 22 OUTSIDE CORNERS There are multiple Nichiha recommended outside corner installation options: • Nichiha Corners • Fiber Cement and PVC Trim Boards • Metal (Open Outside Corner, Corner Key) and Vinyl Trim Appropriate flashing must be used as required to prevent moisture penetration at outside corners. NICHIHA CORNERS: Install Nichiha Corners prior to panels. Corners may only be used in vertical applications. Set Corner on the Starter Track and secure with two 1-1/2” cut Ultimate Clips that each retain a downward panel engagement flange. Refer to Cutting Panel Clips section. Place one clip on each side of the Corner and secure with fasteners into framing/ structure. Place the next Corner on top of the first, fitting the ship-lapped edges together over the clips. Secure the top edge in the same manner with two Ultimate Clip 1-1/2” segments. (Figure A) Continue up the outside corner, stacking and securing the Corner pieces. The top Corner will be cut to the appropriate height and face fastened over 10mm Spacer. Add Double Flange Sealant Backer behind the Corners on both sides, all the way down from the top of the wall section to the Starter Track. Secure Sealant Backer to structure every 12-14” on the exposed fastening flanges. (Figure B) After all the panels have been installed, apply ASTM C920, Class 35 (min.) compliant sealant to the Sealant Backers. 23 A B 1-1/2” Cut Ultimate Clip Double Flange Sealant Backer NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 24 FIBER CEMENT & PVC TRIM BOARDS Nichiha manufactures a full line of fiber cement trim boards - NichiTrim™, which are available in the Southeast U.S. Refer to Nichiha.com for more information. When panels are to be butted to fiber cement, wood or other trim pieces, use Nichiha Single Flange Sealant Backer between them. Apply sealant to joint width. Sealant must be compliant with ASTM C920, Class 35 (min.). METAL & VINYL TRIM Install trim channel, such as Nichiha Corner Key or Open Outside Corner, in accordance with manufacturer’s installation instructions. Install prior to panels and fasten with corrosion resistant fasteners through trim flanges every 12-16” into studs or corner blocking. Stagger fasteners on alternating sides. Fit panels into channel trim so that panel edges are not exposed. Leave 1/8” space between panel edge and center flange of the trim. (Figure 40) Nichiha metal trim pieces are each 10 feet in length. To cut metal trim, use a non-ferrous carbide miter saw blade. When butting/ stacking metal trim pieces, add a bead of polyurethane sealant at the seam/joint. Metal trim can be pre-finished when purchased to match Illumination Series color(s). Otherwise, for field painting metal trim, use Direct to Metal (DTM) paint. See Tamlyn’s XtremeTrim Painting Guide. Fig. 40 Corner Key 25 NON-90-DEGREE CORNERS Corners other than 90 degrees can be achieved with custom metal trim, butting panels to trim board with a minimum ¼” sealant gap, or with the use of Double Flange Sealant Backer (refer to Vertical Control/ Expansion Joint section) to set cut panel edges at the desired corner angle. Miter cut panel edges as needed to create a uniform sealant joint. The Double Flange Sealant Backer detail can be utilized to accommodate use of AWP on segmented, radius-like walls. Do not attempt to curve AWP. Contact the Nichiha Technical Department for assistance. VERTICAL CONTROL/EXPANSION JOINTS ALL APPLICATIONS Vertical Control/Expansion Joints or H-Mold (see pages 16-17) are required between each AWP-3030 installed horizontally. The 455mm £ÇÇÉn»®i`}iÃvÌi«>iÃ>Àiy>ÌÜÌÕÌ shiplaps) and may not be butted together. These vertical joints may not be split up and staggered. Install vertical control joint (Nichiha Double Flange Sealant Backer) to butt up against panels at a pre-determined joint location and secure to substrate on one side (the right side flange) at 12” - 14” o.c. Double Flange Sealant Backer must be fastened to plywood/OSB sheathing, framing/furring member (added if necessary to pre-planned joint locations), or blocking. Panel edges should have a tight fit against the Sealant Backer. Install the next panel to the joint and secure with Panel Clips. Apply low-adhesive tape along the length of the panel edges to protect from sealant and for a smoother look when the sealant is applied and tape removed. Apply ASTM C920, Class 35 (min.) compliant sealant into the expansion joint, starting at the bottom and pushing sealant into the gap. Add framing/blocking to fasten Sealant Backer and panel edges Fig. 41 NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 26 HORIZONTAL/COMPRESSION JOINTS ALL APPLICATIONS Project desigers must account for building compression when planning the cladding layout and incorporate horizontal/ compression joints as appropriate. Nichiha is not liable for panel damage due to building compression. In general, Nichiha recommends such joints at each floor level. With metal framing projects of more than three stories or 45 feet, add a joint approximately every 25 feet. For wood framing projects of three stories or Ài]>ÌÃÀiµÕÀi`>Ìi>VyÀ° Avoid spanning floor lines with panels at joints. Please contact Nichiha Technical Department for assistance. Installing a Horizontal Compression Joint Install Essential Compression Joint Flashing or heavy gauge z-shaped metal flashing or drip cap over the top edge of the course of panels terminating under the horizontal compression joint location. Fasten Essential Flashing at each stud location. A best practice is to add flashing tape to cover the top edge of the flashing and its fasteners. Top ship-lapped edge of the bottom panel is cut and secured by face fastening (1” below panel cut edge) or use of the Finish Clip (JE310) with the appropriate Spacer behind. Install Starter Track above trim/z-flashing such that the next course of panels sit at least 1/2 inch above the course below it. Remember the bottom ship-lapped edge extends 3/4” below Starter, so the Starter will need to be installed at least 1-1/4” above the edge of the panel course below the joint. Check for level. (Figure 42) Continue to install panels according to these guidelines with compression joints at the appropriate elevation(s). Fig. 42 Essential Compression Joint Flashing 27 GARAGE DOORS & OTHER LARGE OPENINGS ALL APPLICATIONS Install Starter Track 1” above garage door casing. Establish a level line from the bottom of the Starter Track out to the side on both ends with a laser level. Use this line to measure down the wall (each side of garage) to attach the Starter Track so that the panels will meet at the proper height. Use Spacer (FS 1010) behind the panel at the bottom course, which will be scribed to the contour of the surface. Panels at the bottom course of the garage door opening must be face fastened to the studs. When face fastening, always fasten at least 1” from all panel edges to avoid panel cracking or breakage. PENETRATIONS, RAILINGS, & SIGNAGE Openings for small penetrations for pipes or conduits may be cut through a panel with the hole sealed with ASTM C920, Class 35 (min.) compliant sealant. For larger penetrations greater than 1.5”, it is best to block or frame out the opening. Along the jambs of the opening install Single Flange Sealant Backer. Cut panel edge as needed to butt to Sealant Backer and add recommended sealant. Underneath the opening block out, install FS1010 Spacer as needed for face fastening panel edge at framing locations. Terminate panel with ¼” gap. Sealant here is optional, depending on the depth of the blocking. Above the penetration, add flashing and install FS1010 Spacer as needed for face fastening panel edge at framing locations. Ensure minimum ¼” gap between bottom of panel edge and penetration blocking. Keep any face fasteners 1” away from panel edges. If installing railings or signage over AWP, ensure fasteners are secured through to framing or other structural support. Do not fasten any attachment only to panels. Level line - measure down from here to placelower Starter Track Starter Track 1" above garage door casing Starter Track Corrugated Spacer Fig. 43 Fig. 44 NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 28 LAST COURSE ALL APPLICATIONS Fasten Spacer (FS 1010) to studs at the top of the last panel course. This is needed to maintain the rainscreen without using the clips. ÕÌ«>iÃÀâÌ>Þ®Ì«À«iÀÞwÌ>ÌÌi roof line (or at the proper transition point). Pre-drill panels 1” from the top (cut) edge after applying low-adhesive tape to be removed after patching/touch-up. Face-fasten panels at the studs and through the green Spacer (FS 1010) all along the top. Fill counter-sunk fastener holes with exterior ViiÌÌÕÃwiÀ]ÃÕV>Ã,i>`Þ*>ÌVÁ and later dab touch-up paint with cotton swabs. Remove painter’s tape. Alternatively, utilize the Finish Clip instead of face fastening. Cut panels horizontally to properly align with the roof line or transition point height. Use biscuit joiner to route notches into this cut edge, spaced to coincide with stud locations. Add 5mm corrugated Spacer (FS 1005) at Finish Clip fastening/stud locations prior to fastening clips. Set panels into place and seat/ fasten a clip at each stud location. Cover top panel row edge with roof cap/ coping, where applicable. GABLE & OVERHANG Allow a minimum of 1” clearance (as per local building codes) above a roof line. At top, cut the panel to follow the slope of the gable or overhang. When installing soffit, the wall panels should be installed first, with the soffit installed over the panels. Panels installed along gable or overhang edges must be face fastened. When adding face screws, apply fasteners at least 1” from any panel edge. This will avoid cracking or breaking of the panel. (Figure 46) All face-fastened panels must be shimmed out with FS 1010 Spacer. Seal all cut panel edges with 100% acrylic primer or paint. Do not leave any panel edges exposed. Clean cut panels with a clean, soft, dry cloth to remove dust. Essential Overhang Flashing may be used at the base of overhangs/bump-outs or porte- cocheres. Prior to panel installation, fasten Overhang Flashing at each stud location, beginning with corner segments. Main segments will slide under/overlap corner segments. FACE FASTENERS 1"FROM PANEL EDGE SPACER FACE FASTENER NICHIHA 10MM SPACER METAL COPING Fig. 45 Fig. 46 29 2-6" CLEARANCE ABOVE GRADE STARTER TRACK LOCATION SLOPED GRADE PANELS BELOW STARTER FACE FASTENED OVER SPACER Use Joint Clip segments to join main segments together. After first piece is secured, add Joint Clip, fastening through both it and the first main segment. The next main segment will slide behind the Joint Clip. Position Overhang Flashing so that its bottom/ return flange butts to or overlaps soffit. The bottom return portion must extend beyond the face of the facia substrate (Figure 47). SLOPED GRADE/ PANELS BELOW STARTER TRACK Where grade is sloped, begin with Starter Track at lowest possible continual level line and install as directed in this guide. To clad below Starter Track and to scribe to angled grade, take the following steps: Add FS1010 Spacer below Starter Track. Below the Starter, if installing more than one course of panels, install the full-sized course up under the Starter and fasten upside-down Panel Clips underneath, with every framing/ furring member covered by a clip. Face fasten top edge through corrugated Spacer. Keep fasteners 1” from panel edge. Add the next course and fasten upside-down clips unless that panel or row is the final/ terminal, cut/scribed panel or row. Face- fasten the bottom/cut course with backing corrugated Spacer. Maintain minimum clearances above grade: 2” above hardscape, 6” above soil. (Figure 48) Paint, prime, or otherwise seal all cut, exposed panel edges. Clean panels after cutting with clean, dry, soft cloth to remove dust. If installing over a masonry/cmu foundation, furring is required. This should be taken into consideration when planning the depth of the exterior wall and cladding above so that the entire wall will have a uniform depth. VENTED NICHISOFFIT ESSENTIAL OVERHANG FLASHING Essential Overhang & Joint Clip Outside Corner Inside Corner Fig. 47 Fig. 48 NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 30 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE CLEANING PANELS After completion of the installation or for periodic maintenance, it may be necessary to clean panels. When cleaning panels, use no more than 400 psi of water pressure at 10” to 12” away. Do not pressure wash Illumination panels. To clean heavily soiled areas, a mild household detergent and/or soft bristle brush may be required. Do not allow any detergent/cleaner to dry on panels. Rinse immediately after cleaning. PAINT TOUCH-UP Touch up paint must be exterior grade 100% acrylic latex and can be color matched by taking a panel sample to your local paint or home improvement store. One gallon of Illumination Series touch-up paint is supplied with your custom color panel order. Do not use for edge coating/sealing for larger projects. Isolate touch-up locations with low-adhesive/ painter’s tape. Where face fasteners have been used and patched by cementitious filler, use a cotton swab to lightly dab touch-up paint. For scratches, use a cotton swab for small ones or 1” foam brush for longer ones, again using a dabbing motion rather than brushing in order to minimize the amount of paint applied. REMOVAL OF EXTERIOR ACRYLIC LATEX PAINT Wet Paint Removal - While the paint is still wet, flush the area with clean water, using mild abrasion with a clean cloth or soft brush. Semi-Dry Paint Removal - If paint has set, but not dried, flush and clean as above, followed by light scrubbing with alcohol to remove any remaining paint residue. Rinse with water and a clean cloth. Dry Paint Removal - Please refer to paint- removal guide in the next section. 31 OTHER PAINT & GRAFFITI REMOVAL The following products have been tested on Nichiha panels to aid in the removal of graffiti type markings.* These citrus-based products can also be used for basic panel cleaning purposes. The panels were sprayed with an indoor/outdoor aerosol spray paint and left to dry overnight, and then the paint removal products were applied following the manufacturer’s guidelines. All products tested achieved good results. However, the outcome may vary depending on the amount of paint that needs to be removed. Be sure to follow all manufacturer’s guidelines and first test in an inconspicuous area before working on a larger area. Do NOT use these cleaners with Illumination Series. *Nichiha is not liable for any damage caused by the use of these cleaners. Citristrip www.citristrip.com Products tested: Citristrip Striping Gel - One Quart container Citristrip Stripping Aerosol - 18 oz. spray can Goof Off Graffiti Remover www.goof-off.com Products tested: Goof Off Aerosol - 16 oz. spray can Goof Off - 22 oz. trigger spray bottle Tagaway www.tagaway.com Product tested: Tagaway - 32 oz. trigger spray bottle Zinsser www.zinsser.com Product tested: Zinsser Graffiti Remover and Stripper - 16 oz. trigger spray bottle MINOR REPAIRS Isolate the blemish with a low adhesive tape such as painters tape. This will help protect the surrounding area of the panel and aide in creating a more polished, clean repair. Lightly brush/abrade the surface within the taped off area in order to remove any loose material. Carefully fill and smooth the resultant prepped area with cementitious patching material such as MH Ready Patch. Allow to dry/cure fully. Gently smooth the patch and then apply touch-up paint to the affected area with a cotton swab. Allow touch-up paint to dry and remove the tape. NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 32 PANEL REPLACEMENT Set the depth of the circular saw blade slightly deeper than the panel so the saw blade does not cut into the building wrap or sheathing. Make additional cuts into the damaged panel and break into pieces for easier removal of the damaged panel. (Figure 49) Remove damaged panel. (Figure 50) Cut 3/16” off back side ship-lapped edge at bottom of panel.* (Figure 51) If necessary, cut the panel to the appropriate width. Use a 10mm Corrugated Spacer and place it behind the new panel at bottom, just above exposed Panel Clips or Starter Track. Prepare to set the new panel in place. Lift panel into place by prying from the bottom upward. Pre-drill and face fasten panel with a screw into the framing members, 2” from panel bottom. (Figure 52) Patch countersunk face fasteners per the Last Course section. *If panel to be replaced is at the top course or under a window, cut top edge of panel as needed and leave bottom shiplap intact. Add Spacer at top of uncovered wall space. 33 panel to be replaced Starter Track (concealed) Starter Track (concealed) exposed Ultimate Clips added 10mm Spacer panel removed Trim this edge 2"Starter Track (concealed) face fasteners 2" from edge new panel Fig. 49 Fig. 50 Fig. 51 Fig. 52 NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 34 EASY INSTALLATION: Timesaving Clip Installation System that reduces construction time and minimizes mistakes. ENGINEERED FOR PERFORMANCE: Go beyond our durable panels and discover a meticulously engineered moisture management system that provides a vertical drainage point for air & moisture to exit. NO MORTAR, NO MESS: Prefinished panels that eliminate the need for messy mortar or costly masonry-skilled labor. LOW MAINTENANCE: No-fuss products. No ongoing cleaning and regular maintenance needed. Your customers get to create it then enjoy it for a long, long time. ANY WEATHER PRODUCT: Products that can take a punch from the brutal mid-west winters and can be installed all year round. PROTECTION: Backed by some of the best warran- ties in the industry. Strong 50-year limited lifetime warranty. Watch our inallation inructions come to life - check out our inall videos today! W W W . N I C H I H A . C O M / A W P I n s t a l l V i d e o sbe installed all year round. 35 MOISTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1/4” [NOMINAL] AIR SPACE OUR UNIQUE STARTER TRACK ENGINEERED ARCHITECTURAL WALL PANEL STACKABLE ENGINEERED MOUNTING SYSTEM is designed to support panel lateral stability, helping vertical joints stay tightly VÃi`°/iÌ>LwÌÃ«>Vii>ÃÞ>` is fastened to the Ultimate Clip with provided screw. NICHIHA INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR AWP-3030 - HORIZONTAL 36 9.17 WEB Report PER-14088 *See Nichiha warranties for detailed information on terms, conditions, and limitations. Visit nichiha.com for easy downloadable warranties or call toll-free 1.866.424.4421 for a copy. Nichiha SDS are also available on our website. NICHIHA WARRANTIES • Illumination Series Panels - 15-year limited warranty* «>iÃ]£xÞi>ÀÌi`Ü>ÀÀ>ÌÞIwÃ • Architectural Wall Panels (Brick, Block, Stone, Wood, Kurastone) - 15-year limited warranty* on panels, 15- Þi>ÀÌi`Ü>ÀÀ>ÌÞIwÃ • Metal Trim: Tamlyn warrants defective -free products for a period of 10 years for the original purchaser. Please visit tamlyn.com for detailed information on terms, conditions, and limitations Florida Approval 12875 Miami-Dade NOA 16-0404.18 WUI 8140-2029 Report EC-58 WO O D C L A D D I N G C O M P A R I S O N C H A R T Se e h o w N i c h i h a ’ s W o o d S e r i e s A r c h i t e c t u r a l W a l l P a n e l s s t a c k u p a g a i n s t t h e c o m p e t i t i o n … RE S Y S T A LO N G B O A R D PA R K L E X FA C A D E NA T U R A L WO O D Wo o d T e x t u r e Co l o r S t a b i l i t y Ex c l u s i v e m a n u f a c t u r e r of w a l l c l a d d i n g In t e g r a t e d R a i n s c r e e n Ea s y I n s t a l l a t i o n Fi r e R a t i n g Re s i s t a n t t o w a r p i n g ro t t i n g a n d p e s t s 50 - y e a r o r m o r e l i m i t e d li f e t i m e w a r r a n t y Re s i s t a n t t o de l a m i n a t i o n Bu d g e t f r i e n d l y ƚŚ Ğ Ɖ Ž ǁ Ğ ƌ Ž Ĩ Ɖ Ž Ɛ Ɛ ŝ ď ŝ ů ŝ Ɵ Ğ Ɛ TM CASE STUDYCASE STUDY Nichiha Case Study DSGW Architects ENDI’s exterior combines the warmth of wood from VintageWood panels with the sleek aesthetic from custom-colored Illumination panels. The thicker panels provide a high quality look that matches the persona of this luxury complex. And Nichiha’s installed price—within one dollar per square foot of the competing cement siding product—easily justiwed the clear upgrade in performance. But the developer wanted ENDI to stand out, with a sleek, modern design aesthetic. Nichiha’s panel thickness offers durable performance, and the clip installation system provided assurance that the panels would be installed efwciently, correctly and securely. ENDI is built on a slope, and the side of the development facing Lake Superior stands six stories tall, giving everyone access to stunning views. But this also means the structure faces the very worst that Mother Nature can dish out. Frigid temperatures and 90 mile-per-hour winds are not uncommon. Building exteriors simply must be durable, which explains the common use of brick in the area. When you build on the scenic shores of Lake Superior, stunning views contrast with the harsh winters that these buildings must endure. But ENDI, a $36 million development by Harbor Bay Real Estate Advisors, still needed to look like the luxury apartment project it was intended to be. That’s why DSGW Architects selected Nichiha over traditional wber cement siding products—for looks and performance. And the price was right, too. DSGW had speciwed Nichiha products on past projects, ºbut we had really used it more as a statement piece,” said John Erickson, architect for the Minnesota-based wrm. ºWe wanted a certain look for ENDI, but at over 250,000 square feet, this was a big project. We didn’t think we could afford to use Nichiha for the full structure, so we originally planned to use another cementitious siding product.” The mixed use development features commercial tenants on the ground yoor and 143 luxury apartments above, below and on the ground yoor. Amenities include a wtness center, clubroom, technology area, private chef’s kitchen for entertaining, outdoor terrace with a bocce ball court and more. The architects knew the exterior needed to reyect the high end nature of the complex, so they combined VintageWood (installed vertically and horizontally) with Illumination panels (oriented horizontally) for a unique look that combines the sleek aesthetic of Illumination’s smooth, satin wnish with the natural warmth from VintageWood, all from one supplier. ENDI APARTMENTS IN DULUTH, MN Challenge Solution Results Architect: DSGW Architects Contractor: Northridge Construction Siding Installer: Webster Construction Location: Duluth, MN Products: Nichiha Illumination Series and Vintagewood™ Panels Scheduled Completion: Winter 2016 PROJECT DETAILS They chose both Bark and Cedar colors for the 10-foot VintageWood panels, and used the Color Xpressions system to paint the 6-foot Illumination panels to match Sherwin-Williams colors Naval, Dovetail and Iron "re. ºWith Nichiha, we were able to get the colors we wanted,” said Katherine Gerzina, designer with DSGW. ºThis made it so much nicer, because we could choose virtually any color. Custom colors with the other siding product would have really blown the budget.” Erickson added that Nichiha also gave them the commercial residential aesthetic they wanted, ºwith a cleaner, sleeker, more contemporary look and a thicker, more substantial product. The other siding option would have looked more like a typical house, which was not the quality look we wanted.” Duluth is a brick marketÆ ºthat’s the familiar material here,” added Gerzina. ºSo by combining brick on the lower level with both Nichiha products above, we got to combine old school, traditional brick with the new, sleek, modern look of Nichiha. They really complement each other and gave us nice design yexibility.” While DSGW wanted an expensive look, they still needed to keep things real. Erickson said, ºNorthridge, the contractor, wisely factored in the fact that the competing product would have had to be installed over furring strips. The pricing for the Nichiha system already included everything. When they considered all costs, Nichiha and the other siding ended up being within about one dollar per square foot of each other.” Erickson admitted that they were surprised to learn that the two were so close in price. ºWhen the developer realized they would only pay one dollar more per square foot for a much better performing, better designed, better looking product, the decision was made. Plus, we got the value add from the thicker panels with Nichiha.” DSGW had originally considered specifying metal panels, but were happy to simplify with Nichiha. ºBy not using the metal panels, you get rid of one more step in the construction process,” said Erickson. ºThe same crews installed both the VintageWood and the Illumination panels; they use the same installation system. It also saved us from having to design different material interfaces, so the detailing process was also simpler.” He added, ºThere was so much value added when we were able to design ENDI with Nichiha because of the thickness of the product, the custom colors and the overall wnish.” The resulting design gives the developer a sleek, sophisticated structure that will perform, even under Duluth’s harsh weather. DSGW Architects Nichiha Case Study Media Contact: LMO Molly Grieco or Erica White Nichiha USA Inc., a subsidiary of Nichiha Corporation, was established 1998 and is headquartered in Norcross, Ga. Nichiha Corporation, an international leader in wber cement technology for more than 35 years, has 13 plants worldwide and markets distinct patterns of wber cement siding products in the U.S. In 2007, Nichiha opened its wrst U.S. manufacturing plant in Macon, Ga., responding to an increase in demand for wber cement products in the Southeast market. For more information, call 1.86.NICHIHA1 or visit www.nichiha.com. About Nichiha USA 6465 E Johns Crossing Johns Creek, GA 30097 1.866.424.4421 nichiha.com^ 2017 Nichiha USA, Inc. All rights reserved. “When the client saw the difference in thickness and quality, they knew they wanted to choose Nichiha because they saw it as the better product.” – Katherine Gerzina DSGW Architects CASE STUDYCASE STUDY Nichiha Case Study BRR Architecture Kum & Go chose Illumination panels prewnished in custom colors, so ev- ery store matches their unique brand, regardless of location. Prewnishing also saves their contractors time at the jobsite, allowing Kum & Go to focus on more important things—like growing their business. Although Kum & Go can’t always use the same contractor, the Nichiha system is easy to install; local contractors can fol- low the installation video instructions on Nichiha’s website. Plus, both Illumination and VintageWood panels use the same rainscreen system, making installation even simpler. Kum & Go operates in 11 states and is building more than one store each month, so speed is important but so is consistency. They wanted a repeatable look, something they could use across all new stores to provide consistency in their exterior design. They also wanted a product that could be installed on all stores at all locations. In the competitive convenience store market, brand consistency goes a long way. So when Kum & Go, the Iowa-based convenience store chain, set out to build 23 new stores featuring their new Marketplace design concept in 2016, they knew they needed to do two things\ differentiate their stores in the market and do so with a unique look that would be readily recognizable and easily repeated. ºEverything about our new Marketplace design is different—both inside and out,” said Todd Felger, architectural design manager for Kum & Go. ºWe wanted to take things to the next level, so our new store designs feature contemporary exteriors with wood accents—all from Nichiha.” Kum & Go already operates more than 400 stores in 11 states, so healthy growth is nothing new. But most of their previous prototypical stores featured brick exteriors. ºFrom our early development of the Marketplace design concepts, we knew that we wanted a wber cement exterior,” said Felger. ºWe wanted a certain look, and we wanted to move to a different cladding material because of the labor involved with brick. So we did some research, and BRR Architecture brought the Nichiha material to our attention. Then Nichiha’s region manager came to Des Moines and built mock-up panels to show us what the products could do.” Kum & Go wanted a material that would brighten their exteriors, and because some Nichiha products can be pre- wnished, they could have any color they wanted. They chose 16-inch Illumination panels painted Sherwin Williams Eider White, accented by a stripe around the building with panels painted Repose Gray. Then they added a warm accent of VintageWood panels in cedar. KUM & GO STORE #0979 IN ROCK SPRINGS, WY Challenge Solution Results Architect: BRR Architecture Contractor: Hudspeth & Associates Location Rock Springs, WY Product Nichiha Illumination & VintageWood PROJECT DETAILS ºNichiha prewnished the panels so we eliminated the painting aspect of construction,” said Felger. ºHaving the wnish facto- ry-applied in a controlled environment removes the variability of jobsite conditions and we eliminate painting expense. Siding trades also have lower hourly rates than masonry; it’s much simpler without multiple subcontractors. º Felger added, ºPlus with Nichiha, we’re not required to ºtent the building” or use propane heaters in the winter months to keep it warm. You can install Nichiha in all types of weather, even when your wngers can’t move, which describes most Midwest winters.” While looks matter, so does performance, said Felger. ºWeather, wind loading and durability are always a consideration. "ur stores get a lot of trafwc, so we needed siding that will stand up over time. Nichiha has been a durable material for us.” Moisture management is also important to Kum & Go, and Felger said they appreciate that Nichiha comes as an engineered system. ºTheir rain screen means we don’t have to rely on caulk joints at every panel; moisture manage- ment takes place behind the siding. Plus, Nichiha comes as a complete sys- tem, built to be installed a certain way with all the fasteners, rails and brack- ets. We don’t need to make things up as we go, which is so important as we build these stores across the 11 states where we do business. "ur contractors follow Nichiha’s instructions, which are simple and easy to understand.” As a fast growing company, simplicity matters. ºEase of installation, prewn- ished colors… these are huge pluses for us in terms of the repeatability of it all,” said Felger. ºWe have a prototypical design for a reason; we want to build multiple stores in multiple markets. If we build wve stores, they’re all going to look alike. If you take one piece of Nichiha panel and hold it up against another store, it’s a perfect match. It’s nice that we can rely on that consistency, which allows us to move on to other things.” Felger added, ºKum & Go will be building about 25 to 30 stores a year in the future, and Nichiha will be part of that growth. They’re a great partner.” “We wanted consistency, so as people are driving down the road, they can say ‘oh, there’s a Kum & Go; we know what that looks like and we know what we can expect inside that store.’ Nichiha gives us that brand consistency.” – Todd Felger, Kum & Go About Nichiha USA: U.S. manufacturing plant in Macon, Ga., responding to an increase in demand foƌĮďĞƌĐĞŵĞŶƚƉƌoducts in the nichiha.com BRR Architecture Nichiha Case Study nichiha.com 6465 E Johns Crossing Johns Creek, GA 30097 Media Contact: Brenda Collons 425.277.9951©2016 Nichiha USA, Inc. 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The addition will be in-filled between the two existing buildings. The existing structures are an aggregate of 24,843 square feet, and include 14,457 square feet of office and 10,386 of warehouse. The property is zoned Commercial-General and is located within the Shoreland Overlay District for Elm Creek, which flows along the east of the site. Property to the north and west is similarly zoned, the apartment building west of the property is zoned Commercial-General, property to the south is zoned Rural Residential, and property to east is zoned urban residential. An aerial of the site can be found at the bottom of the page. Agenda Item # 7B Maxxon Page 2 of 10 February 7, 2018 Lot Combination and Site Plan Review City Council Meeting Because the property is located within the Shoreland Overlay District, hardcover is limited to 25% of the lot. The existing hardcover on the site exceeds this limitation. The applicant proposes to remove bituminous parking lot and replace with Grasspave, a pervious surfacing, in an amount greater than new hardcover. Lot Combination The subject property is platted as three lots which are 0.73, 0.67, and 0.61 acres in area. The resulting lot will be 2.06 acres in size. It appears that the property has been utilized as a single lot because the northern existing building is constructed across one of the property lines and a bridge is constructed over the other property line. However, staff cannot find record of a formal lot combination. The proposed infill construction between the two structures is proposed across one of the property lines. The following table compares the proposed combined lots to the dimensional standards of the CG zoning district: CG District Requirement Proposed Combined Lot Minimum Lot Size 1 acre 2.06 acre Minimum Lot Width 100 feet 305 feet Minimum Lot Depth 120 feet 305 feet Minimum Front Yard Setback 25 feet 23.3 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback 20 feet 134 feet Minimum Side Yard Setback 10 feet 40 feet Setback from Major Collector (Hamel Road) 50 feet 28.1 feet It appears that the lot, as combined, would exceed the dimensional standards of the CG zoning district. The existing structure appears to be 1.7 feet closer than the required 25-foot setback from the Hickory Drive right-of-way, in the location where the cul-de-sac is located. The structure is also located 28.1 feet from Hamel Road, where the CG district currently requires a 50-foot setback from Major Collector roadways. The proposed lot combination does not affect these setback nonconformities. The following criteria are described in the subdivision ordinance: “In the case of all subdivisions, the City shall deny approval of a preliminary or final plat if one or a combination of the following findings are made: (a) That the proposed subdivision is in conflict with the general and specific plans of the city, or that the proposed subdivision is premature, as defined in Section 820.28. (b) That the physical characteristics of this site, including but not limited to topography, vegetation, soils, susceptibility to flooding, water storage, drainage and retention, are such that the site is not suitable for the type of development or use contemplated. (c) That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development or does not meet minimum lot size standards. (d) That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage. Maxxon Page 3 of 10 February 7, 2018 Lot Combination and Site Plan Review City Council Meeting (e) That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are likely to cause serious public health problems. (f) That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict with public or private streets, easements or right-of-way. It does not appear that the proposed lot combination would meet these findings. As a result, staff recommends approval of the lot combination. Proposed Site Plan The proposed addition is 5,190 square feet and is proposed between the two existing structures. The addition includes 2907 s.f. of office and 2283 s.f. of warehouse. The proposed location of the addition appears to meet the setback requirements of the CG zoning district. As noted above, the existing structures do not conform with setbacks in two instances, but the addition would meet all relevant setbacks. Also, as noted above, the existing site exceeds the maximum hardcover permitted in the Shoreland Overlay District. The applicant proposes to replace existing bituminous parking areas with Grasspave pervious surfacing in order to result in a net reduction of hardcover on the site. Following is a summary comparing the proposed addition and the proposed building after the addition to the dimensional standards of the CG district. CG District Requirement Proposed Addition (only) Proposed structure w/ addition Minimum Front Yard Setback 25 feet 47.2 feet 23.3 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback 20 feet 161 feet 134 feet Minimum Side Yard Setback 10 feet 172 feet 40 feet Setback from Major Collector (Hamel Road) 50 feet 89 feet 28.1 feet Setback from Residential (east) 50 feet 161 feet 134 feet Setback from Residential (south) 50 feet 89 feet 28.1 feet -61.1 feet w/ROW Minimum Parking Setbacks Front Yard 25 feet 5 feet (Hamel Road) Rear and Side Yard 5 feet 30 feet Residential (west) 25 feet 25 feet Minimum setback from OHW 50 feet 148 feet 120 feet Parking from Elm Creek 50 feet 43 feet Maximum Hardcover 25% 50% (reduced from 50.2%) Building Height 30 feet 20 feet 20 feet As displayed in the table, various aspects of the existing facility do not conform with current regulations. The property was developed in the 1980s and various regulations have changed since that time. State law and City ordinance allow nonconformities to be continued and improved, but not expanded. The proposed addition meets all relevant dimensional standards, provided the additional hardcover is offset by a reduction of hardcover elsewhere on the site. The Shoreland Overlay District restricts grading and vegetation removal within the shore impact zone, 50 feet from Elm Creek. The applicant proposes no disturbance to this area. Maxxon Page 4 of 10 February 7, 2018 Lot Combination and Site Plan Review City Council Meeting Building Materials and Design The Commercial zoning district includes the following architectural standards. The Planning Commission and Council can discuss whether the proposed addition is consistent with the standards or recommend conditions if not. Materials The Commercial zoning districts require: “All exterior building materials shall be durable and meet the following standards: (a) A minimum of 30 percent of the building exterior shall be brick, natural stone, stucco (not Exterior Insulation and Finish System or similar product), copper, or glass. (b) A maximum of 70 percent may be decorative concrete, split face (rock face) decorative block, and/or decorative pre-cast concrete panels. Decorative concrete shall be color impregnated in earth tones (rather than painted) and shall be patterned to create a high - quality terrazzo, brick, stucco, or travertine appearance. (c) A maximum of 20 percent may be wood, metal (excluding copper), or fiber cement lap siding, if used as accent materials which are integrated into the overall building design” The applicant proposes to utilize a combination of brick, stone, and glass in the exterior of the proposed addition, which meets the requirements of the district. The applicant has also requested that the City consider amending its code to permit fiber cement panels to re-clad the existing concrete building. This request will be discussed in a separate report. Modulation The Commercial districts require: “buildings shall be modulated a minimum of once per 40 feet of building perimeter to avoid long, monotonous building walls. This modulation may include varying building heights, building setbacks, or building materials/design. The portions of the building which exceed two stories or 35 feet shall be set back a minimum of six feet from the lower portion of the building.” The addition is less than 40 feet wide and is proposed to incorporate materials which provide modulation from the existing materials on the two existing structures. Fenestration and Transparency The Commercial districts require: “Building elevations which face a public street shall include generous window coverage. Alternative architectural elements may be approved by the City when windows are not practical.” The east elevation of the addition includes approximately 27% windows. The west elevation of the addition includes almost 21% window coverage if you include the windows proposed in the new loading dock doors. Multi-sided Architecture The Commercial districts require: “any rear or side building elevation which faces a public street, an interior access drive for the development, or a residential zoning district, shall include design and architectural elements of a quality generally associated with a front façade. The elevation(s) shall be compatible with the front building elevation. Additional signage shall be permitted for an elevation facing a public street or interior access drive, as regulated within the Maxxon Page 5 of 10 February 7, 2018 Lot Combination and Site Plan Review City Council Meeting sign ordinance. Multi-sided architecture shall not be required in situations where the rear or side building elevation is fully screened from view from the adjacent street or residential property.” The applicant has proposed to incorporate brick and stone and a fair amount of windows in the western elevation, generally similar to the east elevation. With the exception of the loading dock doors, staff believes the remaining characteristics of the western elevation do exhibit multi-sided architecture. The applicant proposes carriage doors to improve the appearance of the new loading dock. Additionally, the applicant proposes to remove one of the existing loading docks from the southern portion of the building, essentially offsetting any impact of the new dock. Stormwater The applicant proposes to off-set the additional hardcover from the addition by converting a larger portion of the existing parking lot to pervious Grasspave surfacing. Because hardcover will be reduced, the City’s stormwater management ordinance is not triggered. However, because the Grasspave surface is assumed to be pervious, ongoing maintenance is a requirement. As such, staff recommends that an agreement related to the construction and maintenance be required in a form similar to the City’s stormwater maintenance agreement. The City Engineer believes it is appropriate to designate the Grasspave surface as pervious for the sake of the Shoreland Overlay hardcover limitation, provided that the subgrade material is installed to provide sufficient water storage and that long-term maintenance is accounted for in the agreement. The Grasspave surfacing also has the potential to provide stormwater quality improvements above current conditions. Historical aerial photographs have shown evidence of past washing of vehicles, equipment or other materials in the loading dock areas which created the potential for illicit discharge of chemicals to Elm Creek. Staff recommends a condition reinforcing the fact that the City’s illicit discharge ordinance applies and that no outdoor cleaning of vehicles or materials is permitted. Wetlands and Floodplains Elm Creek is located along the eastern boundary of the property. A “Zone A” floodplain is located adjacent to the creek, but is far downslope from any proposed work. No impacts are proposed. Wetlands are adjacent to Elm Creek in the location as well. A Site Plan Review triggers the City’s wetland protection ordinance. A buffer with an average width of 30-feet in width will be required upslope from the wetland. Staff recommends this as a condition of approval. Transportation/Access/Loading The primary access to the property is from Hamel Road, where most of the parking is located. The property also has three curb cuts on Hickory Drive, which serve loading docks. Hamel Road is designated as a major collector. The City Engineer has not recommended that the 5,900 square foot addition would cause capacity concern or necessitate any improvements. Maxxon Page 6 of 10 February 7, 2018 Lot Combination and Site Plan Review City Council Meeting As noted above, three curb cuts on Hickory Drive provide access to seven existing loading docks. Trucks cannot circulate on the site and need to back off of Hickory Drive in order to access the loading docks. The southern curb cut substantially exceeds the maximum width of 32 feet permitted. The applicant originally proposed two additional loading docks to be served from this existing curb cut. The Commercial zoning districts requires: 1) “No loading dock shall be visible, to the fullest extent possible, from any residential zoning district. Screening may be accomplished through one or more of the following: using buildings to screen, opaque landscaping, decorative walls, or decorative fencing.” 2) No loading dock shall encroach into the required setbacks for the front yard or a side yard adjacent to a street. Loading docks shall be located, and landscaping shall be utilized so as to minimize visibility from streets.” The existing loading docks on the west side of the structure do not appear to meet these requirements. Staff raised concerns that the 2 additional loading dock berths would not be consistent with these requirements. The docks would be unscreened from Hickory Drive and adjacent property and which would appear to be located within the required setback from Hickory Drive. The applicant has updated plans to propose one new loading dock, and has proposed to remove one of the existing docks from the existing southern building, resulting in no net increase. Staff believes this “swap” meets the intent of the regulations. Parking The property includes 55 parking spaces, and parking also tends to occur in the loading dock areas of the property. The existing site appears to fall short of minimum parking standards, even before the addition. Staff calculates that the existing minimum parking requirement per ordinance is 64 spaces. The property owner states that parking has never been a concern based on their operations, and, in fact, the parking lot is often half empty. The property owner also owns property across Hickory Drive at 3575 Hickory Drive. The owner utilizes the existing structure on the site for warehousing, and there is also outside storage on the property which is intended to be moved into the expanded warehouse. As such, the owner is proposing joint/shared parking on the property across the street. Existing parking areas exist on the 3575 Hickory property, and the applicant has submitted a plan which shows that a total of 24 parking spaces could be accommodated (the applicant’s plan shows 31spaces, but 7 are in front of the garage doors on the existing structure). Code would only require 5 parking spaces for the existing structure on the property. The 19 parking spaces would more than cover the required additional parking created from the addition (13 spaces), and comes within 2 spaces of meeting the required parking by ordinance for both structures after the addition. Staff recommends a parking easement be recorded against the 3575 Hickory Drive property to preserve the 19 parking spaces for the use of the Maxxon property. The ordinance does permit the City to grant flexibility to the minimum parking requirements as follows: “A waiver may be granted by the City to reduce the required number of parking spaces. Parking reduction waivers shall be recorded with a legal instrument acceptable to the City. A waiver may be granted where it can be demonstrated that such reduction is justified due to: (i) factors having an impact on parking demand and capacity; Maxxon Page 7 of 10 February 7, 2018 Lot Combination and Site Plan Review City Council Meeting (ii) the achievement of other competing City objectives including, but not limited to, preservation of unique or historic buildings, preservation of community character, tree or natural resource preservation; or (iii) unique or extenuating circumstances unforeseen by this ordinance.” Based on the applicant’s operation, staff believes existing parking will be sufficient, even without creating additional parking on the 3575 Hickory property. This could be argued as a factor having an impact on parking demand, especially for a reduction of 2 spaces (or 2.5%). The City’s code also allows a reduction in the number of parking spaces constructed if the applicant provides proof of parking which can be constructed in the future if deemed necessary by the City. Staff recommends a proof of parking agreement be required in lieu of constructing additional parking at this time. Lighting The applicant proposes new lighting fixtures around the entire structure. The CG district requires all exterior lighting to be fully downcast and shielded and limits light trespass to 0.5 footcandles at the property line, and to 0.0 footcandles at any residential property line. It appears the light on the southern façade will exceed the maximum 0.5 footcandle requirement. Staff recommends a condition for additional shielding or otherwise providing compliance with the lighting code. Landscaping and Tree Preservation The City’s tree preservation ordinance would allow the removal of 9 existing trees without replacement. The applicant proposes to remove 5 trees in connection with the construction. The Commercial zoning districts require the planting based upon the perimeter of the lot, in this case resulting in 25 overstory trees, 12 ornamental trees, and 41 shrubs. Existing trees can be used towards this count, so it appears that no trees would be required. The applicant proposes 13 additional trees and 45 shrubs within their landscaping plan, but it appears that all landscaping is proposed to the east of the building. Staff recommends that some planting be incorporated to the west of the structure. The Commercial zoning districts also require: “a minimum of eight percent of the total land area within parking, driveway, and loading dock areas shall be landscaped.” No landscaping exists within the parking lot and loading dock areas. The applicant proposes to expand the loading dock area to serve docks in the addition. Staff would recommend that an area at least as large be converted from loading dock to landscaping if new loading dock space is created. Utilities, Mechanical Equipment, and Trash and Recycling Facilities The Commercial districts require that all utility equipment, meters and transformers shall be placed either inside of the building or screened. Mechanical and HVAC equipment is required to be screened whether on the rooftop or on the ground. Maxxon Page 8 of 10 February 7, 2018 Lot Combination and Site Plan Review City Council Meeting The code also requires: “All trash and material to be recycled shall be stored within the principal building, within an accessory structure, or within an enclosed outdoor area adjacent to the principal structure. The accessory structure or enclosed area shall be constructed of similar materials and have compatible architecture as the principal structure and shall abide by yard setback requirements.” The applicant has added a note that any new equipment will be screened. Staff recommends a condition requiring detail. The Commercial zoning district does not permit outside storage or materials, so staff recommends a condition related to this requirement. Planning Commission Recommendation As noted above, staff believes the lot combination helps improve conformance so that existing improvements no longer cross a property line. It does not appear that any of the findings for denial of the combination apply in this case. The Planning Commission generally does not review lot combination requests, so did not make a formal recommendation. Most of the Commissioners commented that the combination seemed like an appropriate action. The purpose of a Site Plan Review is “to determine whether it is consistent with the requirements of this ordinance, including the applicable development standards and the purpose of the zoning district in which the property is located.” The Site Plan Review only applies to the new improvements which are proposed. Staff noted a number of circumstances in which the existing buildings do not comply with current regulations for background. The applicant is attempting to accommodate the expansion and improvement of the property and comply with current regulations within the context of these nonconformities. Staff has recommended conditions throughout the report which staff believes would bring the plans into compliance with relevant regulations. The most significant recommendations relate to: • The existing property exceeds hardcover limitations in the Shoreland Overlay District. The applicant proposes to replace existing bituminous parking with Grasspave pervious surfacing. The City Engineer believes it is appropriate to treat the Grasspave area as a pervious surface to offset new hardcover, but only if the specifications of the installation and the long-term maintenance are accounted for. The Planning Commission and Council will need to confirm whether this is consistent with the requirements of the Shoreland Overlay District. • On-site parking does not meet code requirements. The Planning Commission and Council will need to confirm that the off-site shared parking arrangement with proof-of-parking is sufficient. Staff does not believe the proposed arrangement will cause concerns. The Planning Commission reviewed the Site Plan Review at their January 18 meeting. Commissioners found that it was appropriate to find that no increase in hardcover is proposed because of the conversion of parking to pervious surfacing and Commissioners did not raise concern with the proposed proof-of-parking shared with the property across the street. Commissioners appreciated the proposed improvements to the property and unanimously recommended approval of the site plan review, subject to the following conditions: Maxxon Page 9 of 10 February 7, 2018 Lot Combination and Site Plan Review City Council Meeting 1) Approval of the Site Plan Review shall be contingent upon approval and effectuation of a lot combination of the Property. 2) The Owner shall enter into an agreement(s) with the City in a form and of substance acceptable to the City Attorney to ensure construction and long-term maintenance of pervious parking lot surfacing and other relevant City requirements and policies. 3) The Owner record a parking easement in a form and of substance acceptable to the City Attorney to ensure parking is reserved upon the neighboring property for the benefit of the subject Property. 4) The Owner shall enter into an agreement with the City in a form and of substance acceptable to the City Attorney to ensure construction of the proof-of-parking on the neighboring property if deemed necessary by the City in the future. 5) The Applicant shall install all improvements shown on the plans dated December 19, 2017, except as may be modified herein. The design of all improvements shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing construction. 6) All comments from the City Engineer shall be addressed. 7) The Owner shall meet the requirements of the wetland protection ordinance including easement, vegetation and signage. 8) The Owner shall update lighting plans such that no lighting exceeds 0.5 footcandles at the property lines and shall otherwise meet the requirements of the lighting ordinance and CG zoning district. 9) Landscaping plans shall be updated to include some plantings west of the structure. 10) Eight percent of new loading dock area shall be landscaped, or any additional loading dock area shall be off-set by the removal of an equal area of loading dock area to comply with parking lot/loading dock landscaping requirements. 11) The exterior material utilized to re-clad the existing structures shall be consistent with the requirements of City Code. Fiber cement shall only be utilized in excess of 20% if the zoning code is amended to permit such use. 12) The use on the Property shall abide by the requirements of the Illicit Discharge Ordinance and no pollutants shall be washed from vehicles or equipment in a way to discharge to wetlands or waterbodies. 13) Any new mechanical or utility equipment and any new trash/recycling storage shall be screened as required by the CG zoning district. Verification that no such equipment or storage is proposed shall be provided prior to building permit, or the location and screening shall be provided. 14) The Owner shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for the cost of reviewing the lot combination, site plan review, and the review and creation of related documents. Maxxon Page 10 of 10 February 7, 2018 Lot Combination and Site Plan Review City Council Meeting Attachments 1. List of Documents 2. Excerpt from draft 1/18/2018 Planning Commission minutes 3. City Engineer comments dated 1/4/2018 4. Applicant Narrative 5. Plans received 1/24/2018 (Civil received 12/19/2017) Potential Action If the City Council finds that the proposed lot combination does not meet the findings noted for denial on pages 2-3 of this report, the following motion would be in order. Move to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving proposed lot combination. If the Council finds that, subject to the conditions noted above, the proposed Site Plan complies with relevant ordinance requirements, the following motion would be in order: Move to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving the Maxxon Site Plan Review, subject to the conditions noted in the staff report. Project: LR‐17‐220– Maxxon Lot Combination and Site Plan Review The following documents are all part of the official record of the above referenced request, even if some documents are not attached, or are only attached in part, to Planning Commission and City Council reports. All documents are available for review upon request at City Hall. Documents Submitted by Applicant Document Received Date Document Date # of pages Electronic Paper Copy? Notes Application 11/13/2017 11/13/2017 3 Application Y Fee 11/13/2017 11/10/2017 1 Deposit Y $5000 Plans 11/13/2017 11/13/2017 8 Plans‐11‐13‐2017 Y Plans‐Updated 12/19/2017 12/18/2017 9 Plans‐12‐19‐2017 Y Plans‐Updated‐Arch only 1/25/2018 12/18/2017 8 Plans‐01‐24‐2018 Y 5 pages arch. updated Lighting Information 12/19/2017 12/14/2017 7 LightingInfo Y Narrative 11/13/2017 11/13/2017 2 Narrative Y Narrative‐Updated 12/19/2017 12/18/2017 2 Narrative‐12‐19‐2017 Y Title Commitment 10/20/2017 10/31/2017 29 TitleCommitment Y Documents from Staff/Consultants/Agencies Document Document Date # of pages Electronic Notes Legal Comments 12/3/2017 1 Legal Comments City Engineer Comments 11/27/2017 2 Engineering11‐27‐2017 City Engineer Comments 1/4/2018 3 Engineering1‐4‐2018 Police Comments 11/20/2017 1 PoliceComments Building Official Comments 11/21/2017 1 BuildingComments Planning Commission Report 1/12/2018 9 PlanningReport 24 pages w/ attachments City Council Report 1/31/2018 10 CouncilReport 26 pages w/attachments Public Comments Document Date Electronic Notes Planning Commission minutes 1/18/2018 PCMinutes Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 1/18/2018 Meeting Minutes 1 Maxxon – 900 and 920 Hamel Road – Lot Combination and Site Plan Review for Approximately 5,000 Square Foot Addition (Note: Planning Commission Review, not Public Hearing) Finke presented a request to combine three lots into one individual lot along with a site plan review for a 5,190 square feet addition which would be split between office and warehouse space. He reviewed the zoning of the property and advised that some of the existing hardcover would be offset through the installation of pervious parking surface. He noted that much of the surrounding property to the north and west is similarly zoned with older industrial type buildings and reviewed the other adjacent property uses. He reviewed the proposed building materials. He noted that the wetland buffer ordinance would be triggered through this activity and advised that planting of vegetation may be needed. He provided additional details on the landscaping, access, loading docks, parking, and shared parking agreements. He stated that staff recommended a number of conditions to bring the request into compliance. Holly Burley, spoke in representation of the applicant, and thanked Finke and his staff for their cooperation and assistance on this request. She stated that Maxxon is willing to work on the issue regarding the loading docks, noting that their concern is that the current warehouse is not long enough to accommodate those vehicles. She noted that they would be amenable to removing an existing door. She stated that the property owner is willing to connect to the sewer at this time or in the future, whatever the time may be. She noted that the applicant currently utilizes about half of the parking, which is why they believe the grass pave system will work well as it will not typically be parked on and will provide more green space on their site. Nester stated that she did not see any issues as long as the conditions recommended by staff are met. DesLauriers agreed. He stated that he shares the concern with the loading dock and agreed that the parking in front is rarely more than half full. Finke agreed that while there are parking problems in that area, that is not a result of this user. Amic agreed that the lot combination would make sense. He stated that there is no doubt this site will look much better. He stated that it would be nice to see improvement on the side that faces Hamel Road as well. DesLauriers asked if improvements would be made to the side facing Hamel Road. A man representing the applicant stated that while there are improvements being made, that is not the main side. Finke noted that there was already an improvement made on the Hamel Road side in the past. Burley stated that there are existing plantings on that side. She stated that the panels will be installed on that side and perhaps the landscaping could be refreshed as well. She noted that there are plans to freshen up the signage as well. DesLauriers stated that he often sees trucks being washed off and referenced the condition regarding illicit discharge. Finke stated that they are hoping to use this process to address any violations. Albers noted that the lot combination makes sense, and this is something he would support. Medina Planning Commission Excerpt from DRAFT 1/18/2018 Meeting Minutes 2 Motion by DesLauriers, seconded by Nester, to recommend approval of Maxxon Site Plan Review subject to the conditions noted in the staff report. Motion carries unanimously. (Absent: Reid and White) Finke reported that this will move to the City Council at their February 7th meeting. 701 Xenia Avenue South | Suite 300 | Minneapolis, MN 55416 | (763) 541-4800 Building a legacy – your legacy. Equal Opportunity Employer | wsbeng.com January 4, 2018 Mr. Dusty Finke Planner City of Medina 2052 County Road 24 Medina, MN 55340-9790 Re: Maxxon Corporation Bldg/Site Expansion – Engineering Review City Project No. LR-17-220 WSB Project No. 011151-000 Dear Mr. Finke: We have reviewed the Maxxon Corporation Site application and plans dated December 18, 2017. The applicant proposes to construct a new building connecting the two existing structures and modify the loading dock access and layout. The documents were reviewed for general conformance with the City of Medina’s general engineering standards and Stormwater Design Manual. We have the following comments with regards to engineering and stormwater management matters. Site Plan 1. The proposed 1” washed limestone rock is not an acceptable surface cover for a parking lot or truck loading dock area. The narrative provided by the applicant suggests that an alternative would be to replace impervious paving with permeable pavers in the existing parking lot at the back of the building. The City would be amenable to this option, please provide a design of the proposed permeable paver treatment area. Please update the narrative with the current proposed pervious paving technique. 2. The City is planning to reconstruct Hickory Drive in 2019. The work will include minor regrading of the road to better convey drainage, the addition of concrete curb and gutter, bituminous pavement, storm sewer installations, and a stormwater pond north of the Maxxon site. The City requests that the applicant work with the City during the planning stages to identify areas of permanent improvements to the Maxxon driveway and site drainage conveyance adjacent to Hickory Drive. Depending on the schedule of the Maxxon addition, temporary improvements may be necessary to accommodate drainage and access until the City’s project is constructed. 3. Add the existing watermain to the plans located along Hickory Drive and Hamel Road. Complete. 4. Typical pavement sections note that “depth of base course to be determined in the field by on-site engineer”. The pavement section for the permeable pavement should be designed to the most conservative onsite condition. Soil borings should be submitted showing the water table is at least 3-feet below the base course and that the underling soil has the specified Medina Maxxon Corporation Bldg/Site Expansion – Engineering Review January 4, 2018 Page 2 permeability. Medina is known for poor soils, provide a revised typical section with the information provided from the soil borings. 5. Add a legend for the various hatching patterns. 6. Add a heavy-duty pavement section to the plans for the loading dock/truck area in consideration of the onsite soil conditions. The preference is to have a final design determined prior to construction and not have to make hasty decisions during construction. Grading and Erosion Control Plan 7. Provide the location of a rock construction entrance. Identify how disturbed areas will be restored (erosion blanket, seeding, etc). Additional BMP’s may be necessary with the permeable paving installations, please show on plan. Add inlet protection to adjacent CB’s. Add linework and symbols to the legend for the erosion control items. Complete. 8. Where retaining walls are proposed, note top and bottom of wall elevations. Complete. 9. Provide grade percentages where new pavement and valley gutters are proposed. Plans show the valley gutter at 0.5% but also include for the new bituminous areas. 10. Provide energy dissipation method at end of valley gutter. 11. Show the roof downspout locations on the grading plan. 12. Add a legend for the various hatching patterns. 13. Preference is to add the roof drains/downspouts to the street side of the building for connection to future storm sewer in Hickory Drive. Stormwater Management 14. Based on the proximity of the Shoreland Overlay District covering much of the existing site, the City will not allow a net increase in impervious surface. The applicant has indicated the additional impervious surface could be off-set using permeable pavers. Show the location on plans with grading information, provide typical section, and provide other pertinent design information. Complete. 15. Provide calculations confirming the size/design of the pervious paving method based on the new/existing impervious surface areas where runoff is collected from. Calculations were provided (via email on December 28th), but no indication of the full drainage area was provided. Provide a map showing, and noting the size of, the drainage area directed to the Grasspave BMP. Soil borings should be submitted showing the water table is at least 3-feet below the base course and that the underling soil has the specified permeability. 16. The development may need to meet the appropriate watershed standards and submit for permits if applicable. 17. Submit a maintenance plan to the City consistent with the maintenance and operations listed in the Grasspave design brochure and other necessary local climate/weather considerations. Medina Maxxon Corporation Bldg/Site Expansion – Engineering Review January 4, 2018 Page 3 Please contact me at 763-287-8532 if you have any questions. Sincerely, WSB & Associates, Inc. Jim Stremel, P.E. City Engineer December 18th, 2017 City of Medina Site Plan Review A proposed infill for Maxxon Corporation and Floor Technologies Inc. at 920 Hamel RD, Hamel, MN 55340. A site plan review is being requested for approval of a 2 story, 5,190 square foot infill addition between 2 existing buildings. The infill will provide 2,418 square feet of office space and 1,901 square feet of warehouse storage. The addition will fulfill a need for more vehicle and product storage, office space, better access between the two existing buildings and resolve the structural issues of the existing sky bridge. The infill will add 5,991 square feet of additional impervious material, will eliminate 1,412 square feet of existing impervious material resulting in a net addition of 4,579 square feet. In order to address this issue, the bituminous and concrete (5,306 square feet) on the warehouse side will be replaced with 1” washed limestone rock (depth to be confirmed by geotechnical engineer) to provide a permeable surface. If this is to be found unacceptable by the planning commission or governing body, the eastern row of parking spaces (4,671 square feet) will be replaced with permeable paving. The additional parking spaces required for the infill and to bring the existing building into compliance will be accommodated by an easement or other legal agreement on the owners property at 3575 Hickory Dr. The agreement will be determined between Maxxon’s attorney and the City Attorney. The exterior of the existing building will be re-clad to address existing water infiltration issues and to update the buildings aesthetics to match the new construction. The proposed materials include brick and Nichiha Vintage Wood fiber cement panels. The existing building’s water infiltration makes stucco an undesirable exterior finish to prevent encapsulating the water and creating a mold or “sick building” issue. The existing single CMU block construction does not provide enough structural strength to support a new full height cladding of pre-cast, block, brick, or natural stone. These materials have been incorporated in amounts the existing structure can support. The Nichiha panels will provide a light-weight, aesthetically pleasing, rain screen façade that will prevent further water infiltration while allowing the current walls to breathe and dry. The addition will accommodate approximately 16 additional employees and will not require additional restrooms nor will there be new equipment requiring significant additional water. Maxxon Existing Use Table Use Square Feet Office 6,335 Warehouse 5,705 Conference/Flex/Work Rooms 3,173 Secondary/Circulation 2,065 FTI Existing Use Table Use Square Feet Office 1,158 Warehouse 3,548 Conference/Flex/Work Rooms 2,213 Secondary/Circulation 646 New Construction Use Table Use Square Feet Office 2,418 Warehouse 1,901 Secondary/Circulation 559 Thank you again for your time and consideration on this project. Please let me know if you have any questions, concerns, or need any additional information. Sincerely, Holly Burley, AIA Vanman Architects & Builders Architect holly@vanmanab.com VANMAN ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS - 9600 54th Ave N #180 - Plymouth, Minnesota 55442 - 888.327.2817 - 763.541.9552 - 763.541.9857 - www.vanmanab.com COPYRIGHT 2016C Maxxon Corporation Hamel, Minnesota 12/18/2017 SHEET INDEX A-1 Title Sheet A-2 Floor Plans A-3 Exterior Elevations A-4 Exterior Elevations A-5 Landscape & Lighting Plan Survey C-1 Site Plan C-2 Drainage Plan PROJECT TEAM OWNER:MAXXON CORPORATION 920 HAMEL RD HAMEL, MINNESOTA 55340 ARCHITECT:VANMAN ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS 9600 54TH AVE N SUITE 180 PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55442 PHONE: 763-541-9552 FAX: 763-541-9857 PROJECT ARCHITECT: HOLLY BURLEY (holly@vanmanab.com) GENERAL VANMAN ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS CONTRACTOR:9600 54TH AVE N SUITE 180 PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55442 PHONE: 763-541-9552 FAX: 763-541-9857 PROJECT MANAGER: ADAM HOLMES (adam@vanmanab.com) PROJECT CONTACT: BRANDT DINGER (brandt@vanmanab.com) Site Plan Review Package MAXXON CORPORATION Hamel, Minnesota A-1 UP DN up 39 ' - 1 1 " 1382 SF OPEN OFFICE 125 A-31 A-3 2 Unexcavated MAIN LEVEL GRADE 89' 3" 39' - 6" 1' - 3 1 / 2 " dn 2065 SF WAREHOUSE 220 1033 SF OPEN OFFICE 221 A-31 A-3 2 Circulation ETR Office Warehouse UPPER LEVEL GRADE 100' 0" 63' - 0"30' - 0" 6' - 7 " 33 ' - 4 " EQ EQ VANMAN ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS - 9600 54th Ave N #180 - Plymouth, Minnesota 55442 - 888.327.2817 - 763.541.9552 - 763.541.9857 - www.vanmanab.com COPYRIGHT 2016C Maxxon Corporation Hamel, Minnesota 12/18/2017 SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" A-2 1 MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLAN SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"A-2 2 UPPER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN 2,418 sf new office addition 1,901 sf new warehouse addition 5,190 sf total addition 37,014 sf existing to remain A-2 T/ (E) ROOF 115' 0" T/ PARAPET 117' 0" T/ (E) HIGH ROOF 111' 5" T/ (E) LOW ROOF 109' 2 1/2" T/ (E) HIGH ROOF 116' 1 1/2" T/ (E) LOW ROOF 112' 2 1/2" (E) STONE HORIZONTAL NICHIHA VINTAGE WOOD BRICK BRICK STONE HORIZONTAL NICHIHA VINTAGE WOOD BRICK (E) STONE ALUMINUM DOOR CAST STONE SILLS ALUMINUM STOREFRONT SIGNAGE BY OWNER SOLDIER COURSE BRICK SOLDIER COURSE BRICK MAIN LEVEL GRADE 89' 3" NEW ADDITION T/ (E) ROOF 115' 0" HORIZONTAL NICHIHA VINTAGE WOOD STONE ALUMINUM DOOR HORIZONTAL NICHIHA VINTAGE WOOD UPPER LEVEL GRADE 100' 0" NEW ADDITION SOLDIER COURSE BRICK BRICK ALUMINUM WINDOWS WOOD CARRIAGE DOOR INFILL (E) OVERHEAD DOOR VANMAN ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS - 9600 54th Ave N #180 - Plymouth, Minnesota 55442 - 888.327.2817 - 763.541.9552 - 763.541.9857 - www.vanmanab.com COPYRIGHT 2016C Maxxon Corporation Hamel, Minnesota 12/18/2017 SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"A-3 1 EAST ELEVATION SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"A-3 2 WEST ELEVATION A-3 GENERAL NOTE: ANY NEW MECHANICAL OR HVAC EQUIPTMENT WILL BE SCREENED PER COMMERCIAL-GENERAL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTE: ANY NEW MECHANICAL OR HVAC EQUIPTMENT WILL BE SCREENED PER COMMERCIAL-GENERAL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS T/ (E) ROOF 115' 0" UPPER LEVEL GRADE 100' 0" (E) STONE VERTICAL NICHIHA VINTAGE WOOD MAIN LEVEL GRADE 89' 3" T/ (E) ROOF 115' 0" MAIN LEVEL GRADE 89' 3" (E) STONE HORIZONTAL NICHIHA VINTAGE WOOD UPPER LEVEL GRADE 100' 0" VANMAN ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS - 9600 54th Ave N #180 - Plymouth, Minnesota 55442 - 888.327.2817 - 763.541.9552 - 763.541.9857 - www.vanmanab.com COPYRIGHT 2016C Maxxon Corporation Hamel, Minnesota 12/18/2017 SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" A-4 1 SOUTH ELEVATION SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"A-4 2 NORTH ELEVATION A-4 GENERAL NOTE: ANY NEW MECHANICAL OR HVAC EQUIPTMENT WILL BE SCREENED PER COMMERCIAL-GENERAL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTE: ANY NEW MECHANICAL OR HVAC EQUIPTMENT WILL BE SCREENED PER COMMERCIAL-GENERAL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS DW 1 0 0 ' l i n e H H H REPLACE TREE REPLACE TREE REPLACE TREE REMOVE TREE REPLACE LIGHT REPLACE LIGHT NEW LIGHT AREA TRIPLE WIDTH OF ROOT BALL 2" 6" M I N MULCH RING 2' BEYOND TREE PIT TREE MUST MEET OR EXCEED ANSI Z60.1 (AMERICAN STANDARD FOR NURSERY STOCK) DO NOT HEAVILY PRUNE THE TREE AT PLANTING. PRUNE ONLY CROSSOVER LIMBS, CO- DOMINANT LEADERS, AND BROKEN OR DEAD BRANCHES. SOME INTERIOR TWIGS AND LATERAL BRANCES MAY BE PRUNED; HOWEVER, DO NOT REMOVE TERMINAL BUDS OF BRANCHES THAT EXTEND TO THE EDGE OF THE CROWN. DIAMETER OF THE HOLE SHALL BE TRIPLE THE DIAMETER OF ROOT BALL, SIDES SHOULD GRADUALLY SLOPE. IF AUGER IS USED TO DIG PLANTING HOLES, SCARIFY SIDES OF HOLE WITH HAND TOOLS. SIT ROOTBALL ON 6" MOUND OF UNDISTURBED SOIL TO PREVENT SETTLING EACH TREE MUST BE PLANTED WITH FIRST MAIN LATERAL ROOT AT GROUND LINE AND SO THAT THE ROOT FLARE IS VISIBLE. REMOVE EXCESS SOIL IF NURSERY PLANTING DEPTH TOO DEEP. IF THESE CONDITIONS ARE NOT MET THE TREE WILL BE REJECTED. 3" MIN MULCH RING. DO NOT PLACE MULCH IN CONTACT WITH TREE TRUNK. KEEP MULCH 4" AWAY FROM TRUNK BASE 4" HIGH EARTH SAUCER BEYOND EDGE OF ROOTBALL CUT AND REMOVE WIRE, BURLAP, AND NAILS ON TOP 1/2 OF SOIL BALL. REMOVE ALL ROPE & TWINE AND DISPOSE OF OFF SITE LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING SYMBOL LEGEND OVERSTORY TREES CONIFEROUS TREES SHRUBS DEMOLISHED TREES ORNAMENTAL TREES EXISTING TREES WALL PACK LIGHT BOLLARD LIGHT REPLACEMENT GRASSPAVE SYSTEM LANDSCAPING NOTES PLANT MATERIAL LEGEND KEY SIZECOMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME QTY. ROOT CONDITION BLUE SPRUCE Picea pungensA C - Overstory trees shall be 2" inches in diameter as measured six inches above the ground, and trees must be balled and burlapped. TYPE CONIFEROUS TREE 10 - Ornamental trees shall be 2" inches in diameter as measured six inches above the ground, and trees must be balled and burlapped. - Coniferous trees shall be 6 feet in height, the trees must be balled and burlapped. 1) TREE PRESERVATION - EXISTING TREES WITHIN CONSTRUCTION BOUNDARY ARE TO BE REMOVED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION. EXISTING TREES NOT WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION BOUNDARY SHALL BE PROTECTED. CITY OF MEDINA REQUIREMENTS (Section 828.41 - Tree Preservation and Replacement) LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS Subd 4. - Applicability (a) Removal of more than two (2) Significant (8" dia) trees on any property within a given calendar year. D EMERALD ARBORVITAE SHRUB 5Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald' SIENNA GLEN MAPLE Acer x freemanii 'Sienna'B OVERSTORY TREE 3 6' TALL 2" DIA. LITTLE GIANT ARBORVITAE Thuja occidentalis 'Little Giant'SHRUB 42 Subd 6. - Allowed Tree Removal (a) Activities other than Initial Site Development 2.06 acres = 15% allowed Removed Significant Trees 62 total Significant Trees (9 trees allowed) 5 Significant trees removed Subd 9. - Tree Preservation and Replacement Requirements (c) Tree Replacement Plan (i) Number and Size All other areas - 1 caliper inch per 1 inch removed Significant Trees 6 replacement trees located at front facade of building Subd 10. - Native Trees All Replacement Trees shall comply with the list in Subdivision 10. 3) ALL SHRUBS SHALL HAVE POLY EDGING WITH 3" DEEP DOUBLE SHREDDED HARDWOOD MULCH ON WEED BARRIER FABRIC. 4 ) ANY DISTURBED AREAS SHALL BE RESEEDED FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION 2 ) EROSION CONTROL TO BE DETERMINED ON SITE 5 ) GRASSPAVE TO BE HYDROSEEDED OR SODDED WITH KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS OR APPROVED EQUAL VANMAN ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS - 9600 54th Ave N #180 - Plymouth, Minnesota 55442 - 888.327.2817 - 763.541.9552 - 763.541.9857 - www.vanmanab.com COPYRIGHT 2016C Maxxon Corporation Hamel, Minnesota 12/18/2017 SCALE: 1" = 20'-0" A-5 1 ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPE PLAN SCALE: 3/4" = 1'-0" A-5 2 TREE PLANTING DETAIL A-5 Planning Department Update Page 1 of 2 February 7, 2018 City Council Meeting MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Mitchell and Members of the City Council FROM: Dusty Finke, City Planner; through City Administrator Scott Johnson DATE: January 31, 2018 SUBJ: Planning Department Updates – February 7, 2018 City Council Meeting Land Use Application Review A) Maxxon Text Amendment (Fiber Cement) – Maxxon has requested that the City consider allowing fiber cement panels as an allowed exterior building material to re-side existing masonry structures to prevent moisture intrusion. Fiber cement panels are not currently permitted as an exterior material. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at the January 18 meeting and recommended adoption of the ordinance to permit fiber cement panels. The ordinance will be presented to the Council at the February 7 meeting. B) Maxxon Site Plan Review – 900-920 Hamel Road – Maxxon has requested a site plan review for a 4,854 square foot addition between the two existing buildings on their property. The applicant proposes to convert existing bituminous to pervious surfacing because no more hardcover can be added as a result of the Elm Creek Shoreland Overlay District. The Planning Commission reviewed at the January 18 meeting and recommended approval. The applications will be presented to the Council at the February 7 meeting. C) School Lake Nature Preserve CD-PUD – Wally and Bridget Marx have requested final plat approval for their conservation design subdivision of 6 lots and conservation of 70 acres (11.76 buildable). The project is scheduled for review at the February 20 meeting. D) Hennepin County Storage Building PUD Amendment – 1600 Prairie Drive – Hennepin County Emergency Management has requested an amendment to the Hennepin County Public Works PUD to allow a 2500 square foot fabric storage building within the storage yard at the Hennepin County Public Works Facility. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request at the December 12 meeting and unanimously recommended approval. The City Council adopted approval docs on January 16. The project will now be closed E) Lunski Final Plat – Lunski, Inc. has applied for final approval of the subdivision related to the development of 80 units of mixed senior housing and 24,000 s.f. of office north of Highway 55 and west of Mohawk Drive. The Council adopted a resolution of approval at the November 16 meeting. Staff will work with applicant on conditions of approval before construction begins. F) Reserve of Medina Second Addition – Toll Brothers has requested approval of the second phase of the Reserve of Medina project. The City Council adopted approval documents on September 19. Staff will work with the developer related to the conditions of approval. G) Johnson ADU CUP, Dykhoff Septic Variance, Hamel Brewery, St. Peter and Paul Cemetery – The City Council has adopted resolutions approving these projects, and staff is assisting the applicants with the conditions of approval in order to complete the projects. H) Woods of Medina – This preliminary plat has been approved and staff is awaiting a final plat application I) Hamel Road Thirty Two, Hamel Haven subdivisions – These subdivisions have received final approval. Staff is working with the applicants on the conditions of approval before the plats are recorded Planning Department Update Page 2 of 2 February 7, 2018 City Council Meeting Other Projects A) Comprehensive Plan – The City Council completed review of the draft Comprehensive Plan update at the November 16 meeting and directed staff to submit for Met Council review. The Met Council deemed the information incomplete and provided comments. Staff presented the revisions and supplemental information at the January 16 meeting and resubmitted to the Met Council on January 24. B) Chicken and Bee ordinances – staff intends to present information related to the keeping of chickens and bees on smaller lots in the City. Cities have seen an increased interest in “urban agriculture” and a number have adopted ordinances to permit. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at the December 12 meeting. Following the hearing, the Commission voted 3-2 to recommend approval of the ordinances. The City Council reviewed on January 2 and directed staff to remove the allowance for chicken and bees from the suburban/urban residential districts. C) County Road 101 Trail Connection – staff collected information for the engineer working with Wayzata Schools to provide a cost estimate for the project. Staff will be submitting a grant to the Hennepin County bikeway program by March 1. D) MSA Analysis – staff is collecting information for Council to review how to allocate the City’s 0.41 unallocated MSA mileage. Staff intends to present the information to the Council on February 20. E) Planning Commission orientation – staff met with Commissioner Williams to review orientation materials. F) Condemnation Hearing – I was subpoenaed and testified at a hearing related to Hennepin County’s condemnation of property for the County Road 116/Highway 55 project. G) R1, R2, R3 Zoning Districts – staff has begun analyzing the work described in the Implementation Plan of the Comp Plan update and is preparing changes to the R1, R2, and R3 district. The Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a hearing at the February 13 meeting. TO: Mayor Robert Mitchell and City Council FROM: Edgar J. Belland, Director of Public Safety, Through City Administrator Scott Johnson DATE: February 1, 2018 RE: Department Updates NarCan Implementation At our January meeting, our officers were all trained on the use of NarCan for opioid cases. Each officer has been issued doses to be carried with them during their shifts. The use and training has been signed off by Medical Director Doctor Lilja with North Memorial Medical Center. Squad Accident On January 6th, Officer Converse was stopped at a stoplight on Hackamore Road when a car making a left-hand turn from southbound County Road 116 hit him head on. I am happy to report the squad was repaired within a week and is back on the street. There was over $10,000 in damage. The other driver’s insurance has paid for the repairs. I must compliment Collision Corner for their superior service getting the squad back on the road so quickly. Maple Plain Fire Awards Recognition On January 29th, I attended the Maple Plain Fire Awards Banquet for their firefighters. The event was well attended; the keynote speaker was Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety Mona Doman. Chief Justin McCoy was the master of ceremony. He handed out awards to 25 different firefighters for years of service. The awards included delivering a baby, highest training hours, highest call percentage and education achievement awards. The event was very enjoyable. We are very fortunate to have such dedicated firefighters working for our community. Patrol by Sergeant Nelson Sergeant Nelson has been out of the office. Investigations by Investigator Kevin Boecker Burglary case from 2015 forwarded to Hennepin County Attorney’s Office for charging. Fingerprints from the scene were found to be a match to a new suspect who was identified. Investigated a reported violation of a harassment restraining order. It was determined that the order hadn’t been updated to reflect the victim’s new address of employment and the suspect was not aware that the victim was working at this particular address. No violation of the order was found to have occurred. MEMORANDUM A complaint was signed regarding a case involving the theft of money from a restaurant in Loretto. Case forwarded to Hennepin County Attorney for charging in reference to stolen property recovered during the execution of a search warrant in Corcoran. There are currently six (6) cases assigned to Investigations. MEMORANDUM TO: City Council, through City Administrator Scott Johnson FROM: Steve Scherer, Public Works Director DATE: January 10, 2018 MEETING: February 7, 2018 SUBJECT: Public Works Update STREETS • Road Material Bids were sent out January 25th and are due back and will be opened in February. You will have the results in your packet for the March 6th Council meeting. • Right-of-way letters, along with registration and permit forms for 2018, were mailed out to all the companies that asked for ROW permits over the last couple of years. This is all in an effort to meet the requirements of the new ROW ordinance and limit the amount of liability to the City. • Several snow events have been taking a lot of man hours in the past few weeks. These are not large snowfalls, but the colder temps make it difficult to melt the ice and snow off the roads. We are using a lot of our contracted salt this year. • The frost is moving the roads and they are becoming rougher by the day. • The signal at 55/116 is up and running. I am seeing very little backup in the AM at this point. WATER/SEWER/STORMWATER • The DNR Water Usage Report was completed and sent in; however, we will still need to complete the additional Water Conservation Report before the end of March. • The MS-4 Stormwater General Permit issued by the MPCA is being updated again this year. There will likely be some more items added to our work load, as always when a permit is being reviewed. • We are beginning water meter replacement in the Cherry Hill neighborhood during the month of February. PW will also be replacing the radio transmitter on the meters in the Medina Highlands neighborhood as time allows. PARKS/TRAILS • Proposals were sent out the end of January for Lawn & Grounds; Weed Control & Fertilization; Portable Sanitation Units; and Hamel Community Building snow removal Agreements, with all due back by February 12th. These two-year agreements will be on the Consent Agenda for the February 20th Council packet. • The sliding hill and the skating rinks are being used extensively this year. The addition of the snow machine has allowed the sliding hill to be in use all season long. • Staff is working on two future trail connections for the upcoming year. Both the Pinto Drive connection and the 101-tunnel connection are possibilities this upcoming season. ORDER CHECKS JANUARY 16, 2018 – FEBRUARY 7, 2018 046854 ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM .......................................................... $20.00 046855 MINNESOTA U.I. FUND ......................................................... $1,301.39 046856 BANK OF MAPLE PLAIN ...................................................... $37,170.00 046857 KANODIA, KRISHNA ................................................................. $250.00 046858 OSHEA, CAITLIN ....................................................................... $150.00 046859 CARRITHERS, JOHN/HANNAH ................................................ $150.00 046860 FIELDS OF MEDINA HOMEOWNERS ...................................... $250.00 046861 KILARI, MUKHARJEE ................................................................ $150.00 046862 LUECK, RICHARD ....................................................................... $31.17 046863 MARTIN, JAMES/LAURA .......................................................... $500.00 046864 OPEN SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL....................................... $1,256.75 046865 PATEL, KAVITA/KETAN ............................................................ $250.00 046866 QURAISHI, NAGHMA ................................................................ $250.00 046867 ASPEN MILLS INC .................................................................... $149.95 046868 DOBOS ...................................................................................... $108.62 046869 HENN COUNTY TAXPAYER SVCS DEPT ............................. $1,852.66 046870 HENN CTY RESIDENT/REAL ESTATE ....................................... $70.00 046871 HOLIDAY FLEET ......................................................................... $25.27 046872 HYDRO-KLEAN LLC.................................................................. $768.00 046873 KENNEDY & GRAVEN CHARTERED .................................... $8,317.51 046874 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS.TRUST ........................................ $325.00 046875 MN DNR ECO-WATERS ........................................................ $2,608.82 046876 RDJ SPECIALTIES, INC. ........................................................... $229.87 046877 SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC......................................................... $379.00 046878 STREICHER'S ............................................................................. $35.98 046879 TOTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS INC. ........................................... $316.10 046880 WSB & ASSOCIATES ........................................................... $40,849.00 046881 BOHNENBLUST, SAMANTHA .................................................. $250.00 046882 KHANKARI, RAJ ........................................................................ $250.00 046883 MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY ...................................... $400.00 046884 STUCKEY, RHONDA................................................................. $250.00 046885 ADAM'S PEST CONTROL INC .................................................. $216.18 046886 AXON ENTERPRISE INC .......................................................... $315.00 046887 BEAUDRY OIL & PROPANE .................................................. $4,287.55 046888 BRAUN, ROBERT ..................................................................... $890.00 046889 BURDAS TOWING .................................................................... $224.00 046890 CORE & MAIN LP ................................................................. $18,885.00 046891 DAKOTA CTY TECH COLLEGE ................................................ $400.00 046892 DITTER INC ............................................................................... $636.21 046893 ECM PUBLISHERS INC ............................................................ $174.13 046894 ELM CREEK WATERSHED .................................................. $18,777.07 046895 F & M BANK .............................................................................. $130.00 046896 FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY ASSOC INC .................................... $105.00 046897 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC ................................................ $81.16 046898 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL ...................................................... $50.00 046899 GRAINGER................................................................................ $238.72 046900 HOTSY EQUIPMENT OF MN INC ............................................... $27.00 046901 INTL ASSOC OF CHIEFS OF POLICE ...................................... $150.00 046902 LANO EQUIPMENT INC .............................................................. $89.19 046903 LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR .................................................. $392.00 046904 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES ............................................ $900.00 046905 CITY OF LONG LAKE ........................................................... $31,923.90 046906 CITY OF MAPLE PLAIN ......................................................... $5,778.00 046907 MARCO INC ................................................................................ $32.82 046908 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC ........................................................ $108.17 046909 METRO ALARM CONTRACTORS INC ..................................... $500.25 046910 METRO ELEVATOR INC ........................................................... $180.00 046911 METROPOLITAN CONSORTIUM ........................................... $1,250.00 046912 MN AWWA................................................................................. $245.00 046913 MAS MODERN MARKETING INC ............................................. $199.14 046914 MOTLEY AUTO SERVICE LLC ................................................. $570.00 046915 NAPA OF CORCORAN INC ...................................................... $128.24 046916 NELSON ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR ..................................... $770.00 046917 OFFICE DEPOT ........................................................................ $220.12 046918 PIONEER-SARAH CREEK ................................................... $14,170.00 046919 ROLF ERICKSON ENTERPRISES INC .................................. $7,422.37 046920 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC ...................................... $152.61 046921 SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE INC ........................................ $570.20 046922 SUMMIT COMPANIES .............................................................. $570.00 046923 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL ............................................................ $1,270.59 046924 SUPPLY SOLUTIONS LLC ........................................................ $339.71 046925 TEGRETE CORP .................................................................... $1,314.00 046926 TIMESAVER OFFSITE .............................................................. $426.00 046927 MN DVS ....................................................................................... $73.50 046928 WESTSIDE WHOLESALE TIRE .................................................. $92.00 Total Checks $214,189.92 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS JANUARY 16, 2018 – FEBRUARY 7, 2018 004469E FARMERS STATE BANK OF HAMEL ........................................... $125.00 004470E SELECT ACCOUNT ................................................................$1,177.00 004471E BOND TRUST SERVICES CORP ....................................... $1,473,371.25 004472E PR PERA ............................................................................ $15,341.76 004473E PR FED/FICA ...................................................................... $15,913.59 004474E PR MN Deferred Comp ..........................................................$2,470.00 004475E PR STATE OF MINNESOTA ....................................................$3,641.38 004476E SELECT ACCOUNT ................................................................$1,161.15 004477E CITY OF MEDINA ...................................................................... $20.00 004478E SELECT ACCOUNT .................................................................. $408.65 004479E FARMERS STATE BANK OF HAMEL ............................................. $40.00 004480E MEDINA MP LLC ............................................................... $306,187.00 004481E MINNESOTA, STATE OF ........................................................$2,817.00 004482E CULLIGAN-METRO .................................................................... $32.75 004483E AFLAC .................................................................................... $394.88 004484E PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE BY PHONE ....................................$1,000.00 004485E SELECT ACCOUNT ...................................................................... $6.18 004486E WRIGHT HENN COOP ELEC ASSN ..........................................$2,968.66 004487E SELECT ACCOUNT .................................................................. $966.95 004488E VALVOLINE FLEET SERVICES .................................................. $133.47 004489E XCEL ENERGY ......................................................................$3,907.24 004490E ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICE ....................................................$2,746.26 004491E KONICA MINOLTA .................................................................. $168.48 004492E FARMERS STATE BANK OF HAMEL ........................................... $125.00 004493E DELTA DENTAL ....................................................................$2,548.90 004494E CIPHER LABORATORIES INC. ................................................$1,189.00 004495E VERIZON WIRELESS .............................................................$1,263.25 004496E MARCO (LEASE) ..................................................................... $774.48 004497E MEDIACOM OF MN LLC ........................................................... $135.90 Total Electronic Checks $1,841,035.18 PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT JANUARY 24, 2018 0508424 ALTENDORF, JENNIFER L. ..................................................... $1,458.23 0508425 BARNHART, ERIN A. ............................................................. $2,326.52 0508426 BELLAND, EDGAR J. .............................................................. $2,765.70 0508427 BOECKER, KEVIN D. ............................................................. $2,558.65 0508428 CONVERSE, KEITH A............................................................. $2,398.70 0508429 DINGMANN, IVAN W. ............................................................ $2,196.85 0508430 ENDE, JOSEPH ..................................................................... $1,548.27 0508431 FINKE, DUSTIN D. ................................................................ $2,352.49 0508432 GALLUP, JODI M. .................................................................. $1,800.08 0508433 GLEASON, JOHN M. .............................................................. $2,019.93 0508434 GREGORY, THOMAS ............................................................. $2,102.08 0508435 HALL, DAVID M. ................................................................... $2,240.97 0508436 JESSEN, JEREMIAH S. ........................................................... $2,257.04 0508437 JOHNSON, SCOTT T. ............................................................ $2,407.65 0508438 KIESER, NICHOLAS ................................................................. $474.67 0508439 KLAERS, ANNE M. ................................................................. $1,262.28 0508440 LANE, LINDA ........................................................................ $1,635.80 0508441 LEUER, GREGORY J. ............................................................. $2,150.13 0508442 MCGILL, CHRISTOPHER R. .................................................... $1,748.64 0508443 MCKINLEY, JOSHUA D .......................................................... $1,935.95 0508444 NELSON, JASON ................................................................... $2,226.64 0508445 PETERSON, DEBRA A. ........................................................... $1,851.35 0508446 REINKING, DEREK M ............................................................ $2,124.79 0508447 ROBBINS, MELISSA ................................................................ $793.73 0508448 SCHARF, ANDREW ................................................................ $1,644.66 0508449 SCHERER, STEVEN T. ........................................................... $2,437.01 0508450 VIEAU, CECILIA M. ............................................................... $1,263.99 Total Payroll Direct Deposit $51,982.80