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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20,2012
1. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order
at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Fischer.
2. ROLL CALL
Paul Arbuckle, Commissioner
AI Bierbaum, Commissioner
Joseph Boeser, Commissioner
Tushar Desai, Commissioner
Larry Durand, Commissioner
Lorraine Fischer, Chairperson
Dale Trippler, Commissioner
Stephen Wensman, Commissioner
Present
Present
Absent
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Present
Staff Present:
Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Staff requested to delete 6. c. Ordinance Amendments - The Transfer of Design Review
Responsibilities to the Planning Commission under the direction of the city council.
Commissioner Wensman moved to approve the aqenda as amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Arbuckle.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the September 18. 2012. PC minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Commissioner Arbuckle.
Ayes - Chairperson Fischer,
Commissioner Arbuckle,
Bierbaum, Durand,
& Trippler
Abstention - Commissioner Wensman
The motion passed.
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5. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Conditional Use Permit Revision for a Planned Unit Development for Buffalo Wild
Wings to expand its building footprint at 3085 White Bear Avenue
i. Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrand gave the presentation and answered questions of the
commission.
ii. Jeffrey Walden, RSP Architects, representing Buffalo Wild Wings, 3085 White Bear
Avenue, addressed the commission.
The commission questioned the 8' foot compact parking spaces on the property and whether they
can be eliminated or made wider. They also asked staff about the sign infraction listed in the staff
report as well as the landscaping on site.
Chairperson Fischer opened the public hearing.
Nobody came forward to address the commission for the hearing.
Chairperson Fischer closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Wensman moved to approve the resolution in the staff report. This resolution
approves an amendment to the conditional use permit for a planned unit development for the
development of four restaurant/retail buildinqs at 3085 White Bear Avenue (Chesapeake Retail
Center). Approval is subiect to the followinq conditions (additions underlined):
1) Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans. These plans
shall comply with all requirements as specified in the city engineering department's April
26, 2004, engineering plan review as well as the following:
a. A westward extension of the retaining wall south of Building D (Jared Jewelers). The
retaining wall height must be sufficient to create a prevailing ground slope away from
Building D, thereby deflecting a potential flow from a pipeline leak.
b. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the developer must complete the
following:
1) Obtain a demolition permit for the removal of the existing Maplewood Movie I
Theatre building.
2) Submit a revised site plan showing Building C (TGI Fridays) and Building D (Jared
Jewelers) shifted approximately ten feet to the south in order to accommodate a
future driveway located to the north of Building C which may be installed onto
White Bear Avenue.
3) Pending continued cooperation with the adjacent property owner, submit a revised
site plan showing the location of a driveway and pedestrian cross-access on the
south side of the property, to accommodate entrance and egress to and from the
southerly property (3065 White Bear Avenue).
4) Submit a revised site plan showing the extension of the sidewalk in front of
Building A (future retail/restaurant) onto the County Road D trail.
5) Submit a revised site plan showing a pedestrian access extending from the White
Bear Avenue sidewalk.
6) Obtain the required Ramsey/Washington Metro Watershed District permits.
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7) Submit payment for all required Park Access Charges (PAC fees) as specified in
the Park Director's April 14, 2004, correspondence to Chesapeake Companies.
8) Submit an easement agreement that governs and provides for legal cross
easements for parking, access and utilities between all lots within the project.
9) Submit an easement agreement for the installation and maintenance of a
freestanding sign on Lot 1 to benefit Lot 2.
10) Submit an owners association agreement specifying responsibilities for insurance,
taxes and maintenance of all commonly owned property and facilities (including
snow plowing).
c. All 8-foot-wide parking spaces must be signed as either "employee" or "compact" car
parking only.
d. Pending the community design review board recommendation and city council
approval, each building is allowed one freestanding sign, 25 feet in height and 100
square feet in area, except for the multi-tenant building which would be allowed a
freestanding sign up to 150 square feet in area. All freestanding signs must maintain
a 10-foot setback to a right-of-way. Each building is allowed three wall signs to be
attached to separate elevations, except for the multi-tenant building which could have
two wall signs for each tenant. Wall sign size is limited to 20 percent of the gross wall
area on which the sign is attached.
e. All construction shall follow the plans date stamped March 30, 2004, with revisions as
noted in this approval. All construction shall also follow the plans for the remodeled
Buffalo Wild Winqs. date stamped November 2. 2012. The city council may approve
major changes to the plans. The Director of Community Development may approve
minor changes to the plans, including a change to the site plan for the proposed future
driveway access onto White Bear Avenue, pending Ramsey County engineer and city
engineer approval.
f. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of city council
approval or the permit shall end. The city council may extend this deadline for one
year.
g. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
Seconded by Commissioner Arbuckle.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
Commissioner Trippler said he is displeased with the plan to use 8' ft parking spaces and would
prefer wider parking.
This item will be heard by the city council on December 10, 2012.
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b. Comprehensive Lane Use Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Right-of-Way Vacations for
a Proposed Senior's Housing Apartment Building by Azure Properties, North side of
Roselawn Avenue, East of McMenemy Street
i. Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrand gave the presentation and answered questions of the
commission.
ii. City Engineer, Deputy Public Works Director, Michael Thompson addressed and
answered questions of the commission.
iii. Tom Schuette, Azure Properties the representative for the proposal, addressed and
answered questions of the commission.
iv. Maplewood Park Manager, James Taylor addressed and answered questions of the
commission.
Chairperson Fischer opened the public hearing.
The following people spoke during the public hearing:
1. Sharon Gebhardt, 1986 Arkwright St., Maplewood.
2. Herb Toenjes, 1950 Hawthorne.
3. John Mauer, 364 Toenjes PI E, Maplewood.
4. Sharon Tarble, 1975 McMenemy St, Maplewood.
5. Janet Johnson, 1961 McMenemy St, Maplewood.
6. Jo Lynn Giles, 1967 McMenemy, Maplewood.
7. Bruce Roman, 1713 Laurie Rd E., Maplewood.
8. Maurice Schneider, 443 Roselawn Ave., Maplewood.
9. Kathleen Delaney, no addressed given.
Chairperson Fischer closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Trippler recommended voting on each of the 4 motions separately.
Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the resolution amendinq the comprehensive land use
plan classification from LDR (low densitv residential) and P (park) to HDR (hiqh densitv
residential) for propertv on the north side of Roselawn Avenue east of Edqemont Street. This
propertv consists of the propertv includinq the easterlv 10 feet of Edqemont Street to. and
includinq. vacated Arkwriqht Street. Approval is based on the followinq reasons:
1. A goal of the Maplewood Comprehensive Land Use Plan is to strive for a variety of housing
types for people of all stages of the life cycle.
2. The comprehensive plan also promoted and supports housing diversity. The plan states that
the city will make efforts to provide for the housing and service needs of the elderly and
disabled.
This action is subject to the approval of this land use plan amendment by the Metropolitan
Council.
Seconded by Commissioner Wensman.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
Commissioner Trippler recommended that the city consider changing the land use plan for the
balance of the "park" property to G for government.
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Commissioner Trippler moved to denv the proposed rezoninq from R1 (sinqle dwellinq
residential) to R3 (multiple dwellinq residential) because:
Seconded by Commissioner Durand.
Ayes - All
The motion to deny passed.
Commissioner Trippler moved to approve a conditional use permit for a planned unit development
to allow the construction of a 71-unit senior housinq complex on the proposed site. Approval is
based on the findinqs required bv ordinance and subiect to the followinq conditions:
1. The proposed use must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the
permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this deadline for one year.
2. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
3. Complete plans for the 71-unit senior housing complex shall be submitted to the city for
review and approval. These plans shall include detailed architectural, civil, lighting,
landscaping, site plans and any other details need for the review as may be determined. The
site shall be designed to comply with the City of Maplewood stormwater ordinance.
4. Prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit, drainage easements shall be provided, to
be approved by the city engineer, dedicated at no cost to the city, over the southern portion of
the Rosoto Villa complex consistent with area drainage plans.
5. Prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit, drainage easements shall be provided, to
be approved by the city engineer, or a plan to acquire said easements, must be completed
with St. Jerome's church that could include a plan to use the St. Jerome's Church for
recreational purposes, but must be part of a long-range plan for drainage of the area storm
water ponds.
6. These conditions shall be a part of the final deed exchange of the sale of the city land to the
developer and may be revised by the city engineer as deemed necessary to solve the area
drainage improvements with the intent of protecting area properties from flooding from large
drainage events.
7. Any revision to the proposed senior-housing development concept shall be subject to the
approval of the city council.
8. If the applicant has not started this development after two years, ordinance would require that
this permit shall terminate. Should that occur, the zoning would revert to R1 (single dwelling
residential) the city council must then consider possibly amending the land use plan again to
LDR (low density residential) or possibly approving permanent zoning to R3 (multiple dwelling
residential) for this property.
Seconded by Commissioner Bierbaum.
Ayes - Chairperson Fischer,
Commissioner's Arbuckle,
Bierbaum, Durand,
& Wensman
Nav - Commissioner Trippler
The motion passed.
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Commissioner Trippler stated he voted nay because he doesn't like voting for something he has
no information about. It's not enough information for him to approve.
Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the resolution vacatinq the easterlv 10 feet of
Edqemont Street and the allev east of Edqemont Street on the north side of Roselawn Avenue.
Approval is because it is in the public interest to vacate these riqhts-of-wav since:
a. Allowing the use of the easterly 10 feet of Edgemont Street for the applicant's proposed
apartment development would make it easier to meet wetland setbacks on the east side of
the site.
b. The remaining 50 feet of right-of-way is sufficient to provide a street to the property on the
west side of Edgemont Street should that land develop.
c. The alley east of Edgemont Street is not needed for traffic use or vehicular access.
These vacations are subject to the applicable conditions stipulated in the engineering report by
Steve Love dated January 31, 2012.
Seconded by Commissioner Bierbaum.
Ayes - Chairperson Fischer,
Commissioner's Arbuckle,
Bierbaum, Durand,
& Trippler
Nav - Commissioner Wensman
The motion passed.
Commissioner Wensman asked when the city vacates a property, is it typically given back to the
property owner on either side who has been paying taxes on it for years? He asked how is it that
it's justified that only one property owner is obtaining the benefit from a vacation as opposed to
the other? He stated that was the reason he voted Nay on this item.
Commissioner Trippler asked if there is there an easement that goes through the property from
north to south and if so why isn't the city vacating the whole alley way?
This item goes to the city council on November 26, 2012.
c. Conditional Use Permit for the Cornerstone Community Church to be located at 1616
Gervais Avenue
i. Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrand gave the presentation and answered questions of the
commission.
ii. John Feikema representing Cornerstone Community Church, 1616 Gervais Avenue.
Addressed and answered questions of the commission.
Chairperson Fischer opened the public hearing.
1. Cindy Hall, 1596 Grandview Ave., Maplewood.
Chairperson Fischer closed the public hearing.
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Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the resolution approvinq a conditional use permit for
Cornerstone Communitv Church. located at 1616 Gervais Avenue. Approval is based on the
findinqs required bv ordinance and subiect to the followinq conditions:
1. No exterior site or building exterior changes, except signage, shall take place unless
approved by the city. Signs shall follow the comprehensive sign plan in place for this
business center as well as the city's sign ordinance. Signs shall not be installed unless the
applicant first obtains sign permits.
2. The proposed use must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the
permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this deadline for one year.
3. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
4. All terms of the noise settlement agreement for the Maplewood 2 Business Center, as
adopted by the city council in their CUP approval on November 27,2006, shall be complied
with. Any determination as to whether noise generated by the applicant is "extraordinary,
loud or disturbing" shall be made by city staff, or ultimately, by the city council.
5. The city shall monitor any noise complaints and report to the city council about compliance
annually during.
6. All of the applicant's parking shall be confined to the site and not allowed on city streets.
7. All conditions of the conditional use permit for this property shall continue to apply.
8. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the building official, assistant fire chief and
health officer.
Seconded by Commissioner Arbuckle.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
This item goes to the city council on November 26, 2012.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Ordinance Amendment - Reinforced - Turf Parking for Multi-Family
Developments
i. Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrand gave the report and answered questions of the
commission.
Commissioner Wensman moved to approve the staff recommendations.
Take no action on amendinq the parkinq ordinance to allow reinforced-turf parkinq surfaces for
multi-familv developments.
Seconded by Commissioner Durand.
Ayes - Chairperson Fischer,
Commissioner's Bierbaum,
Durand, Trippler,
& Wensman
~ - Commissioner Arbuckle
The motion passed.
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This item will go to the city council on December 10, 2012.
b. Ordinance Amendment - Including the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Duties with those of the Business and Economic Development Commission
i. Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrand gave the report and answered questions of the
commission.
Commissioner Trippler moved to approve the amendments to Division 9. the BEDC ordinance to
include the duties and responsibilities of the H RA.
Seconded by Commissioner Wensman.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
This item goes to the city council on November 26, 2012.
c. Ordinance Amendments - The Transfer of Design Review Responsibilities to
the Planning Commission
Staff removed the item from the agenda by direction of the city council.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Living Streets Presentation and Update by Michael Thompson, Public Works Director
i. City Engineer, Deputy Public Works Director, Michael Thompson gave the report and
answered questions of the commission.
8. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
9. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
a. Commission report for the City Council meeting of September 24, 2012. Chairperson Fischer
was scheduled to attend but there were no planning commission items to review.
b. Commission reports for the city council meetings of October 8, October 22 and November 15,
2012. There were no commission items to be discussed except for the single-dwelling-
residential turf parking ordinance amendment and the resolution of appreciation for Gary
Pearson on October 8 which staff reported on.
c. Upcoming city council meeting of November 26, 2012. Commissioner Trippler is scheduled to
attend. Items scheduled for review are the Azure Properties Senior Housing Proposal, the
Cornerstone Church CUP, and the ordinances to combine the HRA & BEDC.
10. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
Staff handed 2013 Maplewood Nature Center calendars as a thank you to commission members.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Fischer adjourned the meeting at 9:32 p.m.
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