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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01-24 CDRB Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Tuesday, January 24, 2012 6:00 P.M. Council Chambers. Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road BEast 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes: a. December 13,2011 5. Unfinished Business: 6. Design Review: a. Maple Leaf Center Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment for Safeway Driving School, 2251 Larpenteur Avenue 7. Visitor Presentations' 8. Board Presentations: 9. Staff Presentations: a. Trunk Highway 36/English Street Interchange project, presentation by Michael Thompson (No Report) b. Election of Officers 10. Adjourn MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN R.EVIEW BOARD 1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Ledvina called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Boardmember, Jawaid Ahmed Boardmember, Jason Lamers Chairperson, Matt Ledvina Boardmember, Ananth Shankar Vice Chairperson, Matt Wise Present Absent Present Present Present Staff Present: Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the aQenda as submitted. Boardmember Wise seconded the motion. Ayes. All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Boardmember Wise moved to approve the November 22, 2011, CDRB minutes as submitted. Boardmember Ahmed seconded the motion. Ayes All The motion passed. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 6. DESIGN REVIEW a. Kennard East Professional Building, East of 3100 Kennard Street L Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrand gave the report on the Kennard East ProfessiOnal Building and answered questions of the board. ii. Vice President, Alex Young, MSP Commercial, 401 Robert Sf N, Ste. 225, Sf Paul, addressed and answered questions of the board. iiL Senior Vice President, Genesis Architecture, Lynn Sloat, addressed and answered questions of the board. December 13, 2011 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 1 The board reviewed the proposal and did not feel that it was within their authority to act on the proposal for a mobile MRI trailer. They felt that this was a land use related matter and not a design matter. The board also disagreed with the proposed building signage on the south, or street side of the building. They felt only building addressing was appropriate on that side of the building. Chairperson Ledvina moved to approve the plans date-stamped November 22, 2011, for the proposed Kennard East Professional Buildinq. Approval is based on the findinqs for approval required bv ordinance and subiect to the developer doinq the followinq: (chan!:les to the motion are underlined and in bold.) 1. Repeat this review in two years if the applicant has not obtained a building permit by that time. After two years this review must be repeated. 2. Comply with the requirements in the Engineering Plan Review by Steve Kummer and those of the Assistant Fire Chief, Building Official and the recommendation by Lieutenant Doblar. 3. Submit a plan for staff approval for the screening of roof-top mechanical equipment if they would be visible from the upper windows of the homes to the north. Screening, if needed, shall be installed by occupancy. 4. Before obtaining a building permit, the appliCant shall provide an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of 150 percent of the cost of completing landscaping and other site improvements. This irrevocable letter of credit shall include the following provisions: . The letter of credit must clearly indicate that it is an irrevocable letter of credit in the name of the City of Maplewood, payable on demand, to assure compliance with the terms of the developer's agreement . The letter of credit must allow for partial withdrawals as needed to guarantee partial project payments covered under the terms of the letter of credit . The letter of credit shall be for a one~year duration and must have a condition indicating automatic renewal, with notification to the city a minimum of 60 days prior to its expiration. 5. All landscaped areas shall have a lawn-irrigation system installed, except for those areas proposed to be left natural. The applicant must, however, make sure to use hoses and sprinklers until turf, plant and tree growth is established, The applicant shall enhance the landscapinq plan in the vicinity proposed for the MRI trailer to providescreeninq with veqetative materials or other types of materials subiect to staff approval. 6. If outdoor trash storage is used in the future, the applicant shall provide a screening enclosure that is compatible in design with the building. 7. A comprehensive sign plan shall be submitted for approval by the community design review board. Siqns are not allowed on the south elevation. 8 All work shall follow the approved plans. Staff may approve minor changes. 9. Modifv the site liqhtinQ to meet the code requirements for neiqhborinq residential areas. December 13,2011 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 2 10. The materials used in the construction of the site and buildinq shall match the buildinq materials and desiqn of the existinq development to the west includinQ retaininQ wall materials, 11. This approval does not authorize the storaqe of the MRI trailer at the site. The applicant shall work with city staff to obtain specific approvals for that site use. Boardmember Ahmed seconded the motion. Ayes - All The motion passed. 7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None 8. BOARD PRESENTATIONS Staff discUssed the city council meeting December 12,2011, regarding the approval of the St. Paul Hmong Alliance Church expansion which was approved by the city council Boardmember Lamers was the board representative at the council meeting. 9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS None. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Ledvina at 7'10 p.m. December 13, 2011 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 3 MEMORANDUM LOCATION: DATE: James Antonen, City Manager Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager Comprehensive SiglJ Plan Amendment for Safeway Driving School at the Maple Leaf Center 2251 Larpenteur Avenue January 13, 2012 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION Charles Hayssen, of Safeway Driving School, is requesting approval ofa sign plan amendment for the Maple Leaf Center, 2251 Larpenteur Avenue. The approved sign criteria for this building requires that tenant signs that are placed On the mansard roof be no taller than 18 inches, be comprised of individual letters and be of a single color, The applicant is proposing a "Safeway" sign would be 30 inches tall with a copy line beneath "Safeway" that would be6. 75 inches tall for a total of 36,75 inches. The proposed Safeway copy would be white and the lower line of copy would be white with a green background. Refer to the enclosures. Existing Sign Criteria The last revision to the sign criteria for this building was on November 25, 2003. The sign criteria states the following regarding tenant signs on the mansard roof (the full criteria is in the Recommendation below with proposed revisions): Each tenant siQn shall be limited to the followinQ wall siQns: Individual tenant signs located on the mansard roof shall be limited toa height of 18 inches. Content of mansard signs shall include the name of the individual establishment, such as "Daisy Realtors." Mansard letters shall not be applied more than two high and shall not extend closer than two feet on either side to the border of each tenant's rental area. This mansard signage shall be individual letters, internally illuminated, of a single color and mounted directly to the building by concealed fasteners. DISCUSSION Staff does not feel that the proposed sign would be out of character for this neighborhood commercial center. The block-style letters thatwere originally proposed and approved seem dated. Most businesses prefer signs that accurately depict their own trademark and identifiable design. Staff feels that the proposed sign plan change is reasonable recommends revision of the sign criteria for mansard signs that would allow double~stacked lines of sign copy up to 36 inches in height. Also, staff sees no reason to require that signs be only one color. Without surveying all sign plans the community design review board has approved, staff feels it is a reasonable assumption that most, if not all of them, permit more scope in tenantsignage than has been allowed for the Maple Leaf Center. Staff is also suggesting changes to the sign criteria for items that no longer apply, such as reference to the former 7-ElevenStore and to site lighting. Staff also is suggesting striking the language prohibiting a reader board on the pylon sign. Permanent reader boards on the pylon sign are considered beneficial since it eliminates the likelihood of temporary reader boards being placed on the grass, RECOMMENDATION Approve the revised comprehensive sign plan for Maple Leaf Center, 2251 Larpenteur Avenue as follows (additions are underlined and deletions are crossed out): 1. The freestanding sign is approved but shall be limited to 20 feet in height displaying lJ'ie "Maple Leaf Center" and tenant names. "7 Ele'Jen Logo, Tho words "opcm 21 hours" shall be omitted. Th~ roader board sholl also ee omitted. The sign shall observe a 10- foot minimum setback from property lines, ^dditionol security lighting shall be instollod on top of the 20 foot freostonding sign ond shall not shino onto adjacont propertios er roodwoys. 2. The oJ<isting 1 by 12 foot "7 Elovon" monsord sign shall romain. 3. Each tenant shall be limited to the following wall signs: a. Individual tenant signs located on the mansard roof shall be limited to a height of 36 ~inches. Contcnt of mansard signs shall include the nome of the indi'Jiduol ostablishment, such as "Doisy Roaltors." Mansard letters shall not be stacked appliod more than two high and shall not extend closer than two feet on either side to the border of each tenant's rental area. This mansard signage shall be comprised of individual letters, internally illuminated and of a singlo color and mounted directly to the mansard roof building by concealed fasteners, Loqos and "underscore-tvpe" box siQns, as proposed bv Safewav Drivinq School, are permitted subiect to the siQn heiqht and siQn placement requirements above. b, One 16-foot-wide by 4.5-foot-tall (72 square foot) wall sign displaying all seven tenants to be located on the east side of the building, This siQn shall ~ to be illuminated by five decorative cowl lights installed above the sign. Surface material shall be repaired following removal of sign. Lcttoring on tho sign sholl be block with up to two other colors. If a panel on the sign is not used due toa tenant choosing not to participate in the use of the sign on the panel, shall remain vacant. Atenantshall only have the use of one panel on the Sign per occupant. 4. All signage below the mansard roof shall be located on the doors, or windows accordinq to city ordinance requirements for window siqns. 2 5. All illuminated signs shall be extinguiShed no later than 11 p.m, or when the business is Closed. 6. There shall be providod additional extorior lighting consisting of 10 foot high docorative light stondard instCllled on oochsidc of tho ontrancc drivels. Exterior lights, oxcopt for socurity lighting to bo o)(tinguisheld after business hours. Thel city !::hall n~tain the right to rClviow and to roquiro modification of any extorior lighting which GoUSCS any unduo gbro and/or reflection. 7. Tho owncr and opplicont sholl agree to/he above in writing. 8. All work shall follow the approved plans. Staff The director of community dO'liSllopment may approve minor changes. 3 REFERENCE INFORMATION SITE DESCRIPTION Site size: .73 acres Existing Use: The Maple Leaf Center multi-tenant commercial center SURROUNDING LAND USES North: A single dwelling on commercial property and Playschool Child Day Care South: Larpenteur Avenue and Hillcrest Golf Course East: McKnight Road and Hillside Shopping Center West: Single dwellings PLANNING Land Use Plan: C (commercial) Zoning: NC (neighborhood commercial) APPLICATION DATE We received the complete application on January 10, 2012. State law requires that the city take action within 60 days. A decision on this request is required by March 10, 2012. p:sec14\Maple Leaf Center Safeway Sign Request 112 te Attachments 1. Location MaP 2. Site Plan 3. Proposed Safeway Driving School Sign Detail 4. 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They aresubmll1edto your firm for the sole purpose of your appmval,.muming the signage will be manufactured byDeMars Sign> Inc, Attworkand desiglirriaynot be distributed outsideyourfirm without written consent from DeMars Slgnslnc.Use ofthisartwQrk and/or design without written consent is prohibited, DeMars Signs' loe reserVe.s the right to pursue legal action in violation of this agrcefficntThis mayindude.butls~lot limited to: al Reimbursement for creating aboVe drai,Ving.bl Anyassoclatedfegal fees. NOTES: 41093'" Ave.'''' CoOll Rapids, MNS5432 CUSTOMER APPROVAL X ,,]'v )i\~ L() -+J c 'I!! ..c u '" +' ..j,..) <1;: MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Community Design Review Board Mernbers Michael Martin, AICP, Planner Charles Ahl, Assistant City Manager Election of Officers January 17,2012 INTRODUCTION The City of Maplewood's Commission Handbook requires the community design review board (CDRB) elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. Matt Ledvina currently serves as chairperson and Matt Wise as vice chairperson. DISCUSSION The Commission Handbook states officers should be elected at the first regular meeting in December. However, the CDRB did not hold elections in December, so the commission will need to nominate and elect officers at its meeting in January. Staff is recommending the CDRB elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson to serve in 2012. On January 24, 2012, nominations will be taken for officers to serve through 2012. The handbook has a section which deals with the role of the chairperson and vice chairperson. Below is the excerpt from the handbook: Role ofthe Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Commissions generally appoint the Chair and vice chair at set times of the year. Although the appointment is usually for a year, the Chair and viCe chair seIVe <'It the pli"<'Isure of the commission. The willingness and ability of an individual to SeIVe as the ch<'lir or vice ch<'lir should be taken into consideration. Commissions shOuld try to give all commissioners <'In opportunity to seIVe <'IS chair The responsibility ofselVice as chair or vice chair does take extra time. Responsibilities of the Chair: . Preside at all official meetings of the board, commission, or committee. . Consult with the st<'lff liaison in drafting the meeting <'Igenda. . Attend City Council meetings, in person or through another commissioner as deSignee, as needed to represent the commission, board, or committee with the approval of the commission, board, or committee. . Sign correspondence from the commission with the approval of the City Council. The effective chairperson <'Ilso, during meetings.' . Solicits opinions and positions from reticent commission members. . Protects new thoughts from being rejected prior to fair evaluation. . Discourages blame-orientated statements. . Keeps the discussion focused on the issue. . Builds trust by even handedness and fairness to all the participants, Responsibilities of the Vice Chair: . Substitute for the Chair as needed. The section is silent on the procedure for election of the chairperson and vice ch<lirperson. CORB members should voice nominations for chair and vice chair, and the body will then vote for the positions. If only one nomination emerges for each position, a motion can be m<lde to formally appoint that person to the post. If there is more than one nomination, the CORB should vote publicly to decide which candidate will be appointed. RECOMMENDA nON Consider nominations and elect a chairperson <lnd vice chairperson for 2012.