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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Tuesday, March 27, 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, January 24, 2012
b, February 27, 2012
5, Unfinished Business:
6, Design Review:
a, Maplewood Town Center- Exterior Remodel Revision, 1845 County Road D East
b, LA Fitness Exterior Building Remodel and Mural-Sign Proposal, 1940 County Road
D East
c. Veteran's Memorial Park Comprehensive Sign Plan, 1980 North Saint Paul Road
7, Visitor Presentations:
8, Board Presentations:
9, Staff Presentations:
a, Election of Officers
b, 2011 CDRB Annual Report
10, Adjourn
MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ledvina called the meeting to order at 6:07 p,m,
2. ROLL CALL
Boardmember, Jawaid Ahmed
Boardmember, Jason Lamers
Chairperson, Matt Ledvina
Boardmember, Ananth Shankar
Vice Chairperson, Matt Wise
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Staff Present:
Michael Martin, Planner
Boardmember Shankar moved to a
Ayes - All
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the Decembe
because Boardmember La
approve the minutes,
C B minutes is continued until the next CDRB meeting
absent from that meeting and there is a lack of a quorum to
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
6. DESIGN REVIEW
a. Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment for Safeway Driving School at the Maple Leaf
Center
L Planner, Michael Martin gave the report and answered questions of the board,
iL Owner of Safeway Driving School, 2251 Larpenteur Avenue, Maplewood, Charles
Hayssen addressed and answered questions of the board,
Board member Shankar moved to approve the revised comprehensive plan for Maple Leaf
Center. 2251 Larpenteur Avenue as follows (additions are underlined and deletions are crossed
out):
January 24, 2012
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1, The freestanding sign is approved but shall be limited to 20 feet in height displaying the
"Maple Leaf Center" and tenant names, "7 Eleven LO€le, The words "open 21 hours" shallse
omitted. The reader soard shall also be omitted, The sign shall observe a 10-foot minimum
setback from property lines, Additional security li€lhtin€l shall be installed on top of the 20 foot
freestanding sign and shall not shine onto adjaceFlt I3roperties or roadways,
2 The existing 1 by 12 feat "7 J;;leven" mansard sign shall remain,
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, Content of R'laFlsard signs shall include the name of the individual establisAment,
such as "Daisy Realtors," Mansard letters shall not be stacked 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 comprised of individual letters, internally
illuminated and of a single solor and mounted directly to the mansard roof building by
concealed fasteners, Logos and "underscore-tvpe" box si~ns. as proposed by Safeway
Drivino School. are permitted subiect to the sion heioht and sign placement reouirements
above,
ign displaying all seven tenants to be
si n s SigfI to be illuminated by five
, Surface material shall be repaired following
, , If a panel
g not to participate in the use of the sign on
only have the use of one panel on the sign
b, One 16-foot-wide 4,5-foot-tall (72 square f
located on the east side of the building,
decorative cowl lights installed above
removal of sign,' ,
on the sign is not used due to a te
the panel, shall remain vaca t
per occupant
4 All signage below the m
cit ordinance re uire
e located on the doors, or windows accordin~ to
ow si ns,
5 All illuminated signs sha
closed,
guished no later than 11 p,m, or when the business is
e There sAallse pro'tided additional ellterior lightin€l ceFlsistin€l of 10 foot high decorative light
standard installed on each side of the eFltranse drives, Exterior lights, mmept for security
lighting to be eJ!tin€luished after business hours, The city sRall retain the ri€lht to revie'.... and to
require modifisation of any ellterior lighting whisR causes any undue glare and/or reflection,
7 The owner and applicant shall a€lree to the above in .....ritiFlg,
8 All work shall follow the approved plans. Staff The director of cOR'lFFlunity develol'lment may
approve minor changes.
Seconded by Boardmember Lamers,
Ayes - All
The motion passed,
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
January '24, 2012
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8. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
Boardmember Lamers updated the board on the last council meeting as the CDRB
representative.
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Trunk Highway 36/English Street Interchange Project <no report)
L Deputy Public Works Director, Michael Thompson gave a brief report on the Trunk
Highway 36/English Street Interchange Project and introduced Mr. Harrington,
iL Kimley-Horn & Associates representative, Tom Harrington, addressed the board and gave
the report on the project
iiL Aesthetics Specialist, MnDOT representative, Dave Hall addressed and answered
questions of the board,
Boardmember Shankar stated he liked the character of the bridge on Rice Street Boardmember
Shankar said he would prefer something unique to Maplewood, Boardmember Shankar asked if
they looked at the idea of having a bigger pilaster in the middle and downplaying the two pilasters
on the end, In addition to the three taillights he asked' ere Was some way to introduce metal
elements to the bridge to create more of a human el nt Boardmember Shankar stated he
liked the imprinted Maple Leaf pattern on the noi II t wondered if there was a way of
using other relief patterns on the setback walls
Chairperson Ledvina was happy with the veral
looking at concept D he thinks the brick i
impressive especially on the ends, T bri
abutments and wrapped so it's vi all
walls, Chairperson Ledvina stat
see more landscape berms,
been able to offer their in
sign concept and prefers Concept C, In
He prefers that the brick be more
e carried through the wing walls or
s, He likes the maple leaf design on the barrier
e cleaner look on the example, He would like to
vina stated he appreciated that the neighbors have
ike oncept C and stated it ties the character of the Rice Street
and Margaret Street bridge se s bridges together which is a good feature, Incorporating the
berms rather than just going with the fixed wall is a good feature and it connects the initiatives
Maplewood has done to promote green sustainable options for stormwater buffers,
b. Election of Officers
Chairperson Ledvina moved to table the election of officers until all members of the board are
present
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar.
Ayes - All
The motion passed,
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Ledvina at 7:10 p,m,
January 24,2012
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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012
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:
Michael Martin, Planner
4. APPROVAL OF MINUT
Staff added 6,c. Capital Improvement Plan 20
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ayes - All
The motion passed,
Boardmember Shankar move
rove the December 13 2011 CDRB minutes as submitted,
Boardmember Wise seconded the motion,
Ayes - All
The motion passed,
The CDRB minutes for January 24,2012, have been tabled until the next CDRB meeting,
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
6. DESIGN REVIEW
a. Maplewood Town Center - Exterior Remodel and Sign Criteria Revision, 1845 County
Road D East
L Planner, Michael Martin gave the report on the Maplewood Town Center exterior remodel
and sign criteria revision,
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iL Dan Pollastrini, Pope Architects, representing H, J, Development, LLP, addressed and
answered questions of the board,
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the plans date-stamped February 7.2012. for the
proposed building upgrades and signage changes to the Maplewood Town Center shopping
center located at 1845 County Road D East Approval is subiect to the applicant complying with
the following conditions: (additions are in bold and underlinedl.
1, Repeating this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project
2, The property owner shall inform the tenants in the building of the city's requirement to keep
trash dumpsters within the trash enclosures, If it is found that there are not enough trash
enclosures available for all tenants, the applicant shall provide additional enclosures, subject
to staff approval of placement and design,
3, The applicant shall meet the .4 foot-candle maximum with any new lights installed and work
toward meeting this criteria when any existing lamps or bulbs are replaced,
4, The wall signs to be allowed for the proposed DS
shopping center shall be a maximum letter heig
between a double-row of sign copy, The sign
criteria allowed for the other smaller tenant
feet in letter height if a single line of sign c
line shall not exceed 18 inches in hei t witH
sign height of 44 inches, Tenant wall
subject to these size limitations,
esigner Shoe Warehouse space in the
6,5 feet tall to allow for a six-inch space
for vacant tenant space shall meet the
this bui , This allows wall signs up to three
i ed. If 0 lines of signage are used, each
to an eight-inch space in between for a total
allowed on the back side of the building
5, Comply with the requiremen
stated in this report,
ngineering department and building official as
6, The community desig
changes may be approv
r shall approve major changes to these plans, Minor
ff,
7. All exterior alass. window and door frame color and finishes shall match the existina.
8. All exterior liaht fixtures shall match the existina.
Chairperson Ledvina seconded the motion,
Ayes - All
The motion passed,
b. Venner Plaza Shoppes - Design review and building setback variance, 1987 County
Road D East
L Planner, Michael Martin gave the report on the Venner Plaza Shoppes for the design
review and building setback variance,
iL Dean Dovolis, DJR Architecture, Inc, addressed and answered questions of the board,
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the plans date-stamped Januarv 17. 2012. for the
Venner Plaza Shoppes retail building to be located at 1987 County Road D East Approval is
February 28,2012
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subiect to the applicant doing the following' Approve the plans date-stamped January 17.
2012. and buildina elevations and perspectives submitted for review February 28. 2012.
(chanaes to the motion are in bold and underlinedl.
a, Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project
b, Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the applicant must submit to staff for
approval the following items:
1) Revised grading/drainage/utility/landscaping plans which comply with all city engineering
department requirements as specified in the February 9, 2012, engineering report,
2) Revised landscape plan showing the following:
a) Additional trees, shrubs and non-deciduous elements in the area between White Bear
Avenue and the west side of the building,
b) Additional trees along County Road D East between the rainwater garden and
driveway,
west rainwater garden and the
c) A wrought-iron fence located between
building,
3) Revised west elevation (White Be
can be accomplished by the add it
incorporating more design elements, This
false windows,
4) Obtain a permit from Ram
driveway access, utility
r construction on county right-of-way for the
alk,
5) Any watershed dis
6) A cash escrow or an' va
amount shall be 150 pe
Ie letter or credit for all required exterior improvements, The
t of the cost of the work,
c, Signage of the property is not part of the design review approval. Sign permits will need to be
approved by staff for any and all signs,
d, The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building:
1) Replace any property irons removed because of this construction,
2) Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter around the parking lot and driveways,
3) Install all required landscaping and underground irrigation,
4) Screen or paint the rooftop mechanical equipment to match the building color.
5) Install all required outdoor lighting,
6) Install employee only parking signs for the 10 spaces on the east side of the site,
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e, If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
1) The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare,
2) The above-required letter of credit or cash escrow is held by the City of Maplewood for all
required exterior improvements, The owner or contractor shall complete any unfinished
exterior improvements by June 1 if occupancy of the building is in the fall or winter, or
within six weeks of occupancy of the building if occupancy is in the spring or summer,
f. All work shall follow the approved plans, The director of community development may
approve minor changes,
g. The applicant shall work with staff in enhancin~ the south elevation bv providina
bandin~ to break UP the larae brick surface on that elevation.
BoardmemberWise seconded the motion,
Ayes - All
c. Capital Improvement Plan 2013 - 2017
L Planner, Michael Martin gave the ese
Chairperson Ledvina moved to a
rovement Plan for 2013-2017,
Boardmember Wise seconded t
Ayes - All
The motion passed,
There will be a planning co
2017 on March 6,2012,
public hearing for the Capital Improvement Plan 2013 -
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
8. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Election of Officers
Election of Officers has been tabled until the next CDRB meeting.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Ledvina at 7:27 p,m,
February 28,2012
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
James Antonen, City Manager
Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner
Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager
Maplewood Town Center Remodeling Revisions
1845 County Road D East
March 20, 2012
SUBJECT:
LOCATION:
DATE:
INTRODUCTION
On February 28, 2012, the community design review board (CDRB) approved plans for the
remodeling of the former Best Buy Store at Maplewood Town Center as a DSW Designer Shoe
Warehouse store, The applicant has since priced out the renovation plans and would like to
make changes to the east and rear elevations due to higher than expected construction costs,
Refer to the applicant's written explanation and plans, Mr. Pollastrini, of Pope Architects, has
included a copy of the proposed revisions along with the recently approved plans for
comparison,
Proposed Changes
1, Redesign the rear elevation's column details to be more of a fascia element and not
extend the EIFS material to the ground, The applicant would still provide an accent detail
for the back of the DSW store, but would do this as an upper fascia element as they did
to the stores to the west along the rear elevation,
2, Downsize the DSW sign on the rear elevation from what was previously proposed so not
to exceed the allowed sign heights of the other rear-elevation signs,
3, Remove the four evenly spaced vertical columns from the east elevation and provide
accent details on the upper fascia instead, The reason is, the vertical columns would
have extended to the sidewalk and would have caused the unneeded sidewalk removal
and reinstallation,
DISCUSSION
The previously proposed design details for the east and north elevations were more elaborate
than the proposed revisions, The proposed revisions, however, are not unattractive and staff
feels that they would have been seen as welcome changes if they were proposed initially, The
revised north elevation design would also be compatible with the other fascia accents to the
west along the rear elevation,
Staff feels that the proposed design changes are acceptable, Staff also recommends revision of
the sign criteria to reduce the sign letter height on the back wall as proposed, This would make
the DSW sign, and the sign for the future "vacant tenant" space consistent with the other rear-
wall signage on the building,
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the architectural plan and signage revisions date-stamped March 16,2012, for the
proposed changes to the east and north building elevations at Maplewood Town Center
shopping center, 1845 County Road D East Approval is subject to the applicant complying with
the following conditions:
1, Complying with the community design review board conditions of approval dated February
28,2012 for this building remodeling, unless stated otherwise below.
2, Though the rear-elevation detail is shown on the plans as an "Alternative," it should be
considered the approved, required building design detail.
3, The rear elevation wall signs are approved as revised, The allowed sign criteria for these
wall signs shall be as follows: The DSW sign and the "vacant tenant" sign shall not exceed
a letter height of three feet if a single line of sign copy is used, If two lines of signage are
used, each line shall not exceed 18 inches in height with up to an eight-inch space in
between for a total sign height of 44 inches,
4, The community design review board shall approve major changes to these plans. Minor
changes may be approved by staff,
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Attachments
1 ' Location Map
2. Proposed Site Plan
3, Applicant's Narrative
4, February 28, 2012 CDRB Minutes
5, Plans date stamped March 16,2012 (separate attachment)
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Maplewood Town Center- Phase 2 RemodeIine Proiect
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Written Narrative Describinl! Revisions to
Previons Approved ProJ?osal
March 15, 2012
REASON FOR DESIGN CHANGE REOUEST
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The original City submittal documents dated 2-7-12, were approved at the 2-28-12
Design Review Board meeting. Since that time, Pope Architects has completed final
construction documents for permits, bidding, and construction, based on the original City
Submittal design. The General Contractor, Benson-Orth Associates, has just completed
a construction cost estimate for the work as designed.
The latest Contractor pricing of the overall project construction cost revealed a cost much
higher than originally anticipated. The complicated demolition ofthe front 10,000 sq, ft,
of the old Best Buy tenant space, and the reconstruction of the new front wall elevation
design, is the reason for this unexpected jump in project cost
To prevent the project from being terminated, a Value-Engineering process has taken
place to get the project within budget Below is a description ~f a few Value Engineering
items that affect the exterior east side and rear elevation design, that the owner is
requesting approval from the Design Review Board.
As part of this revised City Submittal request, llx17 color copies of the original
submitted design and the new proposed design are included with this narrative,
REAR ELEVATION DESIGN REVISION
Sheet A35 indicates the original approved rear elevation design, while the sheet A3.5a
indicates the new proposed rear elevation design.
The only revision requested for the rear elevation is the area located at the DSW signage.
The revised area is clouded on sheet A35a, for reference, The original signage shown on
the rear elevation was the same size as the DSW signage approved on the front of the
building. After review, it was determined that this rear signage was too large, and the
new rear elevation proposes signage that is 50% smaller than what was originally
approved. This smaller size signage was more in keeping with the existing tenant signage
on the rear of the building, Signage size between tenants should be balanced to help
maintain signage consistency throughout the shopping center.
Value-Engineering of this DSW signage location proposes eliminating the excavation,
foundation, brick work, and asphalt restoration as required to construct the originally
approved projected brick piers that flanked both sides of this DSW signage. This new
design however, does replace the projected brick pier with a projected EIFS pier from the
point the new ElFS begins 10'-0" from the ground, to the parapet cap that is 19'-0" high.
This projected EIFS Pier design will match the existing projected EIFS piers that were
constructed during phase I Construction, already located at the other end of the rear
elevation.
EAST SIDE ELEVATION DESIGN REVISION
Sheet A3.6 indicates the original approved east side elevation design, while the sheet
A3.6a indicates the new proposed east side elevation design.
After further review of this east elevation on site, we have determined that this elevation
is relatively out of view from traffic on County Road D, The neighboring building to the
east of the shopping center blocks this side of the building since they have constructed
their building much closer to County Road D. In summary, the east elevation ofthe
shopping center building is not as prominent as the front and rear elevation sides of the
building.
Value-Engineering ofthis east elevation proposes eliminating 3 out ofthe 4 projected
brick piers that were equally spaced across this east side elevation. The pier located at the
front souiheast comer of this elevation would remain as originally approved. This change
would delete the excavation, foundation, brick work, and concrete sidewalk/asphalt
restoration as required to construct these 3 piers. This new design however, replaces the
upper portion of these piers with a projected EIFS pier that creates a nice background
frame for the new wall sconce lighting that was originally proposed on this east walL
The originally approved EiFs banding at the top of this existing masonry wall, and the
painting of the, different color band~ on the existing masonry wall, will remain as
originally approved. Section details through the top of the wall and at the wall sconces
have been added to help illustrate this design,
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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28,2012
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ledvina called the meeting to order at 6:00 p,m,
2. ROLL CALL
3.
Boardmember, Jawaid Ahmed
Boardmember, Jason Lamers
Chairperson, Matt Ledvina
Boardmember, Ananth Shankar
Vice Chairperson, Matt Wise
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Staff Present:
Michael Martin, Planner
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Staff added 6,c, Capital Improvement Plan 201'3,c20J7' to the agenda,
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Boardmember Shankar moved'toSapprove the December 13. 2011, CDRB minutes as submitted,
Boardmember Wise seconded the motion,
Ayes - All
The motion passed,
The CDRB minutes for January 24,2012, have been tabled until the next CDRB meeting,
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
6. DESIGN REVIEW
a. Maplewood Town Center - Exterior Remodel and Sign Criteria Revision, 1845 County
Road D East
i. Planner, Michael Martin gave the report on the Maplewood Town Center exterior remodel
and sign criteria,revision,
February 28, 2012
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iL Dan Pollastrini, Pope Architects, representing H. J, Development, LLP, addressed and
answered questions of the board,
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the plans date-stamped February 7. 2012. for the
proposed buildino upgrades and signaoe chan~es to the Maplewood Town Center shoppino
center located at 1845 Countv Road D East Approval is subiect to the applicant complvino with
the followino conditions: (additions are in bold and underlined).
1, Repeating this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project,
2, The property owner shall inform the tenants in the building of the city's requirement to keep
trash dumpsters within the trash enclosures, If it is found that there are not enough trash
enclosures available for all tenants, the applicant shall provide additional enclosures, subject
to staff approval of placement and design,
3, The applicant shall meet the .4 foot-candle maximum with any new lights installed and work
toward meeting this criteria when any existing lamps or bulbs are replaced,
4, The wall signs to be allowed for the proposed DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse space in the
shopping center shall be a maximum letter heightof.~,5 feet tall to allow for a six-inch space
between a double-row.of sign copy, The sigmlge'for"the vacant tenant space shall meet the
criteria allowed for the other smaller tenantsjrithis building, This allows wall signs up to three
feet in letter height if a single line of sign cOjJy.i;;used, Iffwo lines of signage are used, each
line shall not exceed 18 inches in heightwitHupto an eight-inch space in between for a total
sign height of 44 inches. Tenant wall~ignsshallbe allowed on the back side of the building
subject to these size limitations, .
5, Comply with the requirements bf the city'S. engineering department and building official as
stated in this report,
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6, The community desigh{evieW board shall approve major changes to these plans, Minor
changes may be approvedi;ly staff,
7. All exterior alass, window and door frame color and finishes shall match the existina..
8. All exterior liaht fixtures shall match the existina.
Chairperson Ledvina seconded the motion,
Ayes - All
The motion passed,
b. Venner Plaza Shoppes - Design review and building setback variance, 1987 County
Road D East
i. Planner, Michael Martin gave the report on the Venner Pla;za Shoppes for the design
review and building setback variance,
iL Dean Dovolis, DJR Architecture, Inc, addressed and answered questions of the board,
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the plans date-stamped Januarv 17. 2012. for the
Venner Plaza Shoppes retail building to be located at 1987 Countv Road D East Approval is
February 28, 2012
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James Antonen, City Manager
Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner
Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager
LA Fitness Exterior Building Remodel and Mural-Sign Proposal
1940 County Road D East
March 19, 2012
SUBJECT:
LOCATION:
DATE:
INTRODUCTION
Project Description
Solomon Real Estate Group is requesting approval of plans to remodel the former Circuit City
store at 1940 County Road D East The building will be converted into an LA Fitness health
club, As explained in the applicant's project narrative, they propose to make the following
exterior renovations to the building and site:
. Repaint the exterior walls to a reddish brown color. .
. Add windows and a new door location to the center of the front elevation with brick
detailing,
. Add LA Fitness signs including a mural detail to the back elevation,
. Remove the loading dock doors from the east elevation and remove the
shipping/receiving entrance from the front elevation,
. Resurface and restripe the parking lot
Requests
. Approval of design plans,
. Approval of the proposed mural on the rear elevation,
BACKGROUND
February 27, 1979: The community design review board approved the plans for the original user
of this building, Child World, This building was later renovated in 1993 as Circuit City,
DISCUSSION
Building Design Changes
The proposed building renovations would be attractive. Removal of the dock bays will also
enhance the building's appearance,
Parking and Access
The parking presently meets code requirements, The parking requirements for a retail building
are the same as those for a recreational use-one parking space required for 200 square feet of
floor area, Code requires 185 parking spaces and 199 are proposed, Access to the site will
utilize the existing curb cuts,
Site Lig hti ng
There are existing lighting poles in the parking lot The applicant is proposing to replace the old
fixtures at the top with new ones, Refer to the attachment The poles are rusty and would be
repainted, The applicant is proposing to reduce the lighting spillover to meet city requirements
of .4 footcandles of light intensity at the property lines,
Landscaping
The site is presently landscaped, The applicant is not proposing any additional plantings, but,
they do propose to replace any dead plantings and trees, Staff feels that the north side of the
building could be enhanced with additional trees and shrubs, Staff recommends that the
applicant present a revised landscaping plan to include plantings on the north side of the
building and to replace any trees or shrubs that are dead,
Trash Enclosures
The applicant proposes to preserve the fenced trash enclosure area at the northeast corner of
the building as a dumpster enclosure, This enclosure is in good repair except for a couple
broken boards on the south side,
Proposed Signs
The applicant is proposing three LA Fitness walls signs, One sign would face County Road D to
the north, one would face the Maplewood Mall entrance drive to the east and one the Mall Ring
Road to the south, There would also be a mural graphic facing County Road D, The size of
these signs would be:
North sign:
South sign:
East sign:
North Side Mural:
4' x 38' = 152 square feet
4' x 38' = 152 square feet
5' x 48' = 240 square feet
10' x 24' = 240 square feet
These are all estimates derived from scaling the sign dimensions from the elevation drawings,
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The sign ordinance allows a maximum square footage for wall signs of 150 square feet or 15
percent of the wall surface area, whichever is less, In this case, the allowed sign square footage
would be 150 square feet on each LA Fitness sign since 15 percent of the north and south
elevations would be approximately 565 square feet and the east elevation would be
approximately 750 square feet Staff feels that these signs should be held to the 150-square-
foot requirement The applicant also proposes to use the existing pylon sign along County Road
D which is approximately 10 feet by 20 feet in size,
Staff feels that the mural is attractive and tasteful. It is a common graphic used by LA Fitness at
their other locations,
The use of the pylon sign would be allowed, This sign is over 100 square feet in area, however,
and could not be enlarged or altered, If it is removed and a new sign installed, it would need to
meet the 100 square foot maximum size requirement
Engineering Report
Steve Kummer, Staff Engineer, reviewed the applicant's plans and forwarded recommendations
relative to the drainage, utility and paving plans, Refer to Mr, Kummer's report,
Fire Marshal
Butch Gervais, Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal, had the following comments:
. Make sure the fire protection system is in proper working order according to state and
local codes,
. Any and all fire related codes will be enforced once the plans are submitted for review,
. The applicant should meet with Mr. Gervais prior to submitting final plans to ensure
understanding of fire-safety requirements,
Health Official
The applicant will need to contact Steve Klemm at the Minnesota Department of Health for the
pool plan review,
Police
The contractor should be advised about construction site security to minimize thefts of
construction materials and vandalism to equipment
Building Official
Comply with all applicable codes and ordinances, The applicant should have a preconstruction
meeting with the building inspection staff prior to beginning construction,
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve the architectural, site and signage plans date-stamped March 15, 2012, for the
proposed remodeling of the proposed LA Fitness health club at 1940 County Road D East
Approval is subject to the applicant complying with the following conditions:
1, Repeating this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project
2, The property owner shall comply with all requirements of the Fire Marshal, Building Official,
Health Official and Engineering department Refer to the conditions of approval noted in the
engineering review by Steve Kummer, Staff Engineer, dated March 15, 2012,
3, The applicant shall meet the .4 footcandle maximum of site-lighting illumination at the
property lines,
4, The proposed LA Fitness wall signs shall comply with the required 150 square foot
maximum, The mural is approved as proposed, The pylon sign may be used if the same
sign cabinet is kept If the applicant alters this sign, it would be held to the 100 square foot
maximum required by ordinance,
5, The applicant shall submit a landscape plan to staff for approval providing for landscaping on
the north side of the building and trash enclosure,
6, The trash enclosure fence shall be repaired.
7, The community design review board shall approve major changes to these plans, Minor
changes may be approved by staff,
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REFERENCE INFORMATION
SITE DESCRIPTION
Site size: 3,5 acres
Existing Use: Former Circuit City (vacant)
SURROUNDING LAND USES
North: Midas Muffler, Tires Plus
South: Maplewood Mall
East: Multi-tenant commercial center and Buffalo Wild Wings
West: Maplewood Commons commercial center with Osaka Sushi & Hibachi
PLANNING
Land Use Plan: C (commercial)
Zoning: BC (business commercial)
APPLICATION DATE
We received the complete application on March 15, 2012, State law requires that the city take
action within 60 days. A decision on this request is required by May 14, 2012,
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Attachments
1, Location Map
2, Project Narrative
3. Proposed Site Plan
4, Building Eievations
5, Sign Fixture Detaii
6, Engineering Report from Steve Kummer dated March 15, 2012
7, Plans date stamped March 15, 2012 (separate attachment)
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Solomon Real Estate Group on behalf of OP 2 Maplewood, LLC plans to redevelop and
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Fitness. The health club will contain an indoor basketball COUlt, lap pool, aerobics room,
spinning room, Men's and Women's locker facilities and a large area for free weights and
circuit training. LA Fitness will fill a void in the area and bring vibrancy back to the
vacant Circuit City building adjacent to Maplewood Mall.
The new entry to the building will have LA Fitness's signatllFe architectural entry
element. The architectural design of the rotunda will use materials consisting of pre-
finished metal coping, metal crown and canopy, EFIS, brick and glass. The existing
loading dock on the east side of the building will be filled in and additional parking will
be used in its place. Architecturally pleasing parapets will be added on the east and north
wall to complement LA Fitness's sign band.
The existing pal'king lot will be milled and resurfaced and stripped, Lighting will be
brought up to an average 5-foot candle rating for the interior portions ofthe lot, reducing
down to minimal code levels at the property line.
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numbers of patrons to the area that will enhance shopping and dining visits to other
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PROJECT:
PROJECT NO:
COMMENTS BY:
L.A. Fitness Redevelopment
12-04
Steve Kummer, P.E. - Staff Engineer
DATE:
3-15-2012
PLAN SET:
CDRB Submittal
REPORTS:
None
The Applicant is proposing renovations to the old Circuit City building at 1940 County
Road D, The existing Best Buy building is about 37,000 square feet The applicant is
proposing to remove both stepped-down loading docks and bring the grade up in these
areas to match the finished floor of the building,
Slight modifications to the surrounding parking lot to match-in grades to the filled-in
loading dock areas are expected, Some utility work to disconnect the existing storm
sewer drains from the loading docks is expected as well. Totai disturbed area will
amount to between 4,000 and 5,000 square feet No reduction in parking area is
expected, Since disturbance is less than Yz-acre, the city's storm water ordinance does
not apply to this sit!',
Reouest
The applicant is requesting design review, This does not constitute a final review of the
plans, as the applicant will need to submit construction documents for final review prior
to issuing building and grading permits,
The scope of this review includes aspects of site design including, but not limited to,
geometrics, paving, grading, utilities, and temporary sediment and erosion control. The
scope of the review also includes storm water management The comments contained
herein are to be addressed by the applicant The applicant must fully comply with storm
water regulations associated with this site and perform the analyses necessary to assure
full compliance,
The following are Engineering review comments on the design review, and act as
conditions prior to issuing demolition, grading, sewer, and building permits:
Drainage and Stormwater Manaoement
1) The two storm sewer disconnects will require a sewer permit and inspection,
Contact Scott Schultz, Maplewood Utility Superintendent at 651-249-2430,
2) Provide additional grading information along the west loading dock fill area,
Grading must demonstrate positive drainage away from the building and the two
lower tenant spaces,
3) Provide additional grading information along the northeastern loading dock fill
area demonstrating that the drainage does not enter Earnest Way,
4) Provide calculations indicating that the southwesterly CB in the Osaka parking lot
can handle additional flows from the loading dock area (since the drainage from
the loading dock will be diverted overland to this CB),
Utilities
5) Provide Water Service Fixture Units (WSFU) computations, Compare peak total
WSFU flow with existing sanitary sewer service flow capacity,
6) Provide proof of agreement with Maplewood Mall for the use of the Mall private
sanitary sewer system for sanitary waste discharges from the building,
7) Provide means and methods of drawing down the proposed swimming pool
including pumping rates into the sanitary sewer system (if proposed), Any
discharges from the swimming pool into the sanitary sewer system are
considered slug discharges above and beyond normal sanitary sewer usage and
must be logged with the City before proceeding with the discharge, Pumping of
the swimming pool into the storm sewer system will not be allowed for this site
unless water is filtered prior to discharge,
8) Provide indication on auto-fire suppression flows to the building and the
sufficiency of the existing services,
Temporarv Erosion Control and Fencing
9) Show inlet protection on open parking lot catch basins,
10) Provide biolog inlet protection along western portion of parking lot in area of
loading dock to protect downstream parking lot from sedimentation.
Paving
11) What is proposed for a parking lot pavement treatment? No plans are indicated
for a mill and overlay, sealcoat or other possible treatment Please specify,
Other
12) Applicant shall submit cash escrow or letter of credit amounting to 125% of the
value of the proposed exterior work which includes the loading dock demolition,
grading and paving,
13) Provide proof of agreement or easement with Maplewood Mall for the use of the
Mall Loop road and private roadway for access to the site,
14) The Owner shall satisfy the requirements of all permitting and reviewing
agencies,
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
LOCATION:
DATE:
James Antonen, City Manager
Michael Martin, AICP, Planner
Veteran's Memorial Park Comprehensive Sign Plan
1980 North Saint Paul Road
March 20, 2012
INTRODUCTION
Jim Taylor, Maplewood's parks manager, is requesting approval of a comprehensive sign plan to
permit temporary sports facility sponsorship signs to be hung on the outfield fences of the
softball fields at Veteran's Memorial Park, Veteran's Memorial Park was formerly called
Goodrich Park, The city's sign ordinance requires a comprehensive sign plan for sponsorship
signs within the city's parks,
DISCUSSION
Maplewood's parks and recreation department is proposing to have advertising banner signage
along the outfield fences at the softball fields at Veteran's Memorial Park, The banner signs will
be four foot by eight foot in size with a white background and two color advertising, The banner
signs will be taken down at the end of the softball season. Parks and recreation staff will
approve all wording and logos to be displayed on the signs,
Section 44-742 allows for sponsorship signs for properties designated by the 2030
Comprehensive Plan as Park (P), This property meets this requirement
Appeals
For reference purposes, the applicant, staff and city council may appeal the CDRB's decision,
An appeal shall be presented within 15 days of the CDRB decision, If the decision is appealed,
staff will schedule a hearing with the city council.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the comprehensive sign plan to allow for eight-foot by four-foot temporary sports facility
sponsorship banner signs to be hung on the outfield fences at Veteran's Memorial Park, 1980
North Saint Paul Road, Approval of the comprehensive sign plan is subject to the following
conditions:
1, Signs must have a white background and no more than two colors for the advertisement
2, Parks and recreation staff shall approve all signage,
3, Outfield signs must be taken down at the end of the softball season,
4, Signs shall be kept in good condition at all times,
5, Signs may not be illuminated expect by the regular facility lighting during hours of use,
REFERENCE INFORMATION
SITE DESCRIPTION
Site size: 20.45 acres
Existing Use: Park
SURROUNDING LAND USES
North: Goodrich Golf Course
South: Single-family homes
East: Mound Park Academy and residential town houses
West: Goodrich Golf Course
PLANNING
Land Use Plan: P (park)
Zoning: F (farm)
Criteria for Approvals
Temporary sports facility sponsorship signs
Section 44-742 of the city code permits the city to allow sponsorship signs to be located within
parks and are subject to the following required standards:
a, Approval of a comprehensive sign plan
b, The Maplewood Recreation Department will regulate all temporary sponsorship
signs,
c, Sponsorships collected for such signs will be used to help fund recreational
facilities within the park in which they are installed,
d, Signs can be placed at baseball and softball fields, and shall be located on the
outfield fences or the scoreboard, or both, Such signs shall be oriented toward
the field of play, Number and size of signs dependent on approved
comprehensive sign plan,
e, Signs can be placed at hockey rinks, and shall be located on the interior sides of
the hockey boards, Number and size of signs dependent on approved
comprehensive sign plan,
f. Signs are allowed to be installed for a period of one year during the baseball,
softball, or hockey season,
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g. Each sign shall provide identifying information for the sponsor such as name,
address, telephone number, or logo; any product advertising shall be incidental
and secondary to sponsor identification,
h, Such signs shall not be illuminated except by the regular sports facility lighting
during hours of use,
i. Such signs shall be maintained in good condition,
p: see 14\Goodrich Park_Sign Plan_032712
Attachments
1. Location Map
2, Example Letter from Parks and Recreation Department
3, Temporary Sign Examples
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1980 N St Paul Rd
20,45 Acres
Apr 11, 2008
Attachment 2
Dear Local Business Owner,
I am writing with a unique sponsorship and advertising opportunity, We are in the process of starting an
outfield sign program at Veteran's Memorial Park (Formerly Goodrich) Idcated at 1980 North Saint Paul
Road. Veteran's Memorial Park houses our entire adult softball program with .150 teams and over SO
games a week held at the park though the summer and fall season, In addition to the adult softball
leagues the park also hosts multiple youth tournaments throughout the season. Veterans Park has 1800
people weekly cross through the gates and is highly visible from North Saint Paul Road.
While we realize that the ecbnomy has made things difficult in the business community, sponsorship for
community based parks and programs are vital to the financial health of our organization. The funds
from these sponsorships will go directly into the maintenance and up-keep of the park. The declining
budget has created a situation where fewer resources are available for maintaining and upgrading
facilities suitable for high level of play. The situation has made it imperative for Maplewood Parks and
Recreation to create a consistent revenue source for maintaining and upgrading this facility.
Attached you will find a chart that explains our various sponsorship programs. Please review the
programs to find out which sponsorship best fits your situation, then complete and return the form, If
you de.cide to participate in one of the programs, It would be appreciated if you would contact me to
confirm your donation and obtain answers to any questions you may have. On behalf of Maplewood
Parks and Recreation, and most Importantly our participants, we would like to send our sincere
gratitude for considering this exciting opportunity.
Sincerely,
James E, Taylor
Parks Manager
City of Maplewood
651-249-2121
James. tavlor@ci,maolewood.mn,us
Attachment 2
2012 SDonsorshiD Levels
Packaae Number of Fields Sian Size
.
Grand Slam Packaae
New:$13o.o..o.O All Three Fields Three 4 X 8 Signs
Yearly Renewal:$550.o.O
Home Run packaae
New:$9o.O,o.o. Two Fields Two 4 X 8 Signs
Yearly Renewal:$400.o.o.
.
Slnale Packaae
New:$50o..o.O One Field One 4 X 8 Sign
Yearly Renewal: $250..00.
All signs will be a 4 X 8 sign with a white background a two color advertisement, Your fee covers a one
year sponsorship that can be renewed at the lower rate annually. The signs will be removed for the
winter and stored to preserve them. All wording and logos must be approved by the City of
Maplewood.
Company name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
Contact Emall:
Contact Name:
Sponsorship Level:
Grand Slam
$130.0..00
$ 900.,0.0.
$ 50.0.0.0.
Home Run
Single
Please make Checks Payable to the City of Maplewood,
Mall to: Sponsorship - c/o James Taylor
1830 County Road B E.
Maplewood, MN 55109
Attachment 2
AthletIc Facilitv Soonsorshio S/anaae GuIdelines
1. Signs will be produced professionally by Maplewood Parks and Recreation. Signage
must be presentable, and in good condition as determined by Maplewood Parks and
Recreation.
2. All language must be pre-approved by Maplewood Parks and Recreation. MPR reserves
the right to modify or reject any and all signage.
3. All sponsorship agreements will be written and shall be signed by a representative of
Maplewood Parks and Recreation and by the local sponsor.
4. Signs will be posted on a seasonal basis as stated in the sponsorship agreement
5. Maplewood Parks and Recreation reserves the right to terminate any sponsorship
agreement if deemed necessary. The contract fee may be prorated is applicable.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Community Design Review Board Members
Michael Martin, AICP, Planner
Charles Ahl, Assistant City Manager
Election of Officers
March 21, 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 March, Staff is recommending the CDRB
elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson to serve in 2012, On March 27, 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 of the 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 serve at the pleasure of the commission. The willingness and
ability of an individual to serve as the chair or vice chair should be taken into consideration. Commissions
should try to give all commissioners an opportunity to serve as chair, The responsibility of service 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 staff liaison in drafting the meeting agenda,
. 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 also, 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 chairperson,
CDRB 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 made to
formally appoint that person to the post If there is more than one nomination, the CDRB should
vote publicly to decide which candidate will be appointed,
RECOMMENDATION
Consider nominations and elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for 2012,
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Matt Ledvina, Community Design Review Board
Michael Martin, AICP, Planner
2011 Annual Report
March 20, 2012
INTRODUCTION
Attached to this memo is the draft of the community design review board's (CDRB) 2011 Annual
Report The CDRB has produced this report every year to forward on to the city council for its
review of the board's work throughout the previous year.
DISCUSSION
The format of the 2011 Annual Report is similar to previous years, Staff has included a section
for 2012 activities, This was done with the intention of the CDRB having a discussion at its
March 27, 2012 meeting to develop its goals for the upcoming year. Staff will be looking for
feedback from the CDRB as to what it would like to accomplish in 2012 outside of its design
review duties,
RECOMMENDATIONS
Please review the attached draft 2011 Annual Report and come to the March 27, 2012 meeting
prepared to discuss,
Attachments:
1. 2011 CDRB Annual Report
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Attachment 1
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
James Antonen, City Manager
Matt Ledvina, Community Design Review Board Chair
Community Design Review Board 2011 Annual Report
March 27, 2012
INTRODUCTION
Annually the community design review board (CDRB) reports the board's actions and activities for
the city council for the previous year. In 2011, the CDRB reviewed the following 25 items during its
10 meetings:
Type of Proposal
# Reviewed
New Development Proposals
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1, Design and Comprehensive Sign Plan Approval- Metro Transit Park and Ride
Ramp (Northeast Corner of Beam Avenue and South lawn Drive)
2, South Metro Human Services Mental Health Care Facility (1111 Viking Drive)
3, Former Corner Kick Soccer Center (1357 Cope Avenue)
4, Beam Avenue Medical Building (Northeast of Beam and White Bear Avenues)
5, LaMettry Collision Auto Repair (2923 Maplewood Drive)
6, Wendy's (1975 County Road D East)
7. Kennard East Professional Building (East of 3100 Kennard Street)
Expansions/Remodels/Revisions
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1, Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment, Maplewood Square Shopping Center (3035
White Bear Avenue)
2, Ramsey County Park Shelters (Keller Regional Park)
3, Cottagewood Town House Development (South of Highwood Avenue, East of Dennis
Street, West of 1-494)
4, Ramsey County Park Shelter (Battle Creek Regional Park)
5, Design Review and Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment, Maplewood Mall (3001
White Bear Avenue)
6, Maplewood Mall Stormwater Retrofit Project (3001 White Bear Avenue)
Type of Proposal, continued
Expansions/Remodels/Revisions
# Reviewed
7, 3M Company Building and Site Renovations (3M Center)
8, 3M Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment (3M Center)
9, Maplewood Toyota Service Entrance Addition (2873 Maplewood Drive)
10, Dearborn Meadow East, Building Elevation Revision (north of Castle Avenue)
11, St Paul Hmong Alliance Church Building Addition (1770 McMenemy Street)
12, Maplewood Town Center Sign Plan Revision (1845 County Road D)
Special Proiects and Presentations
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1. 2010 Annual Report
2. Complete Streets
3, Election of Officers
4, Maplewood Green Building Program
5. Gladstone Area Streetscape
6, Bartelmy Street/Meyer Street Living Streets Proposal
Total 25
COMPARATIVE INFORMATION
Year
Number of Items Reviewed
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
25
25
27
33
27
15
18
20
25
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MEMBERSHIP
The CDRB consists of five members appointed by the city council. Membership terms are for two
years, with extensions for additional terms approved by the city council. The current membership
is as follows:
Board Member Membership Beoan Term Expires
Ananth Shankar 8/8/94 4/30/13
Matt Ledvina 3/10/97 4/30/14
Matt Wise 2/12/07 4/30/13
Jason Lamers 5/26/09 4/30/12
Jawaid ,Ahmed 7/25/11 4/30/15
Jason Lamers is the only member due for reappointment in 2012, In 2011, the city council
appointed Mr. Ahmed to replace outgoing member Michael Mireau,
DISCUSSION
2011 Actions/Activities
In 2011, the CDRB reviewed 25 items, an increase from the past few years, Almost half of the
projects reviewed in 2011 were redevelopment related, The CDRB saw an uptick in projects
reviewed as the economy is slowly recovering, In 2012, the CDRB expects to see increases in its
number of projects reviewed, The CDRB continued its review of the city's developing green
building program and the living streets program, The CDRB appointed Mr. Lamers to work with the
living streets task force,
The CDRB reviewed mainly commercial projects - most notably at the Maplewood Mall and 3M
Center. Two housing projects were reviewed - Cottagewood and Dearborn Meadow East - but
these were two previously approved projects seeking design revision approval. The CDRB also
worked on several key commercial and institutional projects in the city, The CDRB has
consistently demonstrated keen interest and skill in their reviews of these development projects to
ensure they are of the quality of design and materials that complement the surrounding areas and
improves a site's aesthetics,
The reason for the rise in redevelopment and remodel is that the city has seen the amount of
vacant land available for new developments diminish, In addition, several other projects that
occurred in 2011 were smaller in nature allowing city staff to process many of the city's remodels
and additions as 15-day reviews, as allowed by code, rather than the more formal review by the
CDRB, Because of the developed nature of the city, many of the new commercial and residential
developments reviewed by the CDRB are either redevelopment of existing buildings or in-fill
development The CDRB will continue to be a vital advisory board to the city council in the future,
particularly with more redevelopment and in-fill development projects on the horizon,
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2012 Activities
In addition to its design review duties, the CDRB lists these potential activities for 2012:
1, Continue having in-service training sessions for the CDRB,
2, Continue developing policy guidelines for vegetation use along public rights-of-way,
3, Focus on educating the CDRB on sustainable building practices,
CONCLUSION
In 2012, the CDRB will continue its dedication to the quality design of buildings and developments,
ensuring a high quality of life for the citizens of Maplewood,
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the CDRB's 2011 annual report,
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