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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes (3) MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1980, 7:30 P.M. 1380 FROST AVENUE, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Sjolander called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL Garry Sjolander Present (Chairman) Tony Phillippi Present Victor Lydon Present Leroy Herauf Present 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. November 25, 1980 Board Member Herauf moved approval of the minutes of November 25, 1980 as presented. Board Member Lydon seconded Ayes - all. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairman Sjolander moved approval of the agenda as submitted. Board Member Herauf seconded Ayes - all. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. United Artists - Landscaping Plan Angelo Corva, architect, was present at the meeting and said he would be glad to answer questions. He said the reason he did not put landscaping at the north end was for visibility. Also because of the elevation on the south end of the property, he thought it may be difficult to berm that location. He presented a revised landscaping plan for the Board to consider. Secretary Ekstrand suggested some kind of shrubs be planted at the north end of the site. This would give a nice appearance but not block visibility of drivers. Board Member Sjolander moved the Board recommend approval of the proposed landscaping plan for United Artists Theater subject to the following conditions: Mk 1. Landscaping be applied according to corrected print dated December 9, 1980 submitted at the Board meeting, with the exception of the northerly corner, the Sunburst Locust to be replaced with spreading Yews. 2. All required plantings that die must be replaced by the property owner. 3. If the landscaping has not been installed by the time an occupancy permit is requested, the applicant shall provide an irrevocable letter of credit, made out to the City of Maplewood, in the amount of 150% 4. Owner and applicant agree to the above conditions in writing. Board Member Herauf seconded Ayes - all. 6. DESIGN REVIEW 7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 8. BOARD PRESENTATIONS 9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS A. Board Membership Secretary Ekstrand said the staff has recommended disbanding of the Review Board for the reasons listed in their report. The Board and Secretary Ekstrand discussed different ways of filling the vacant positions on the Board and what methods have been used in the passed to get new members. Chairman Sjolander said he would like to meet with the members of the Planning Commission to discuss the proposal. Chairman Sjolander moved this item be tabled until the Board has an opportunity to meet with the Planning Commission to discuss the alternatives. Board Member Phillippi seconded Ayes - all. 10. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.