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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
January 10, 2006
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: December 13, 2005
5. Unfinished Business: None Scheduled
6. Design Review:
a. Savers - Birch Run Station, 1741 Beam Avenue
b. Gladstone Redevelopment Concept Plan (Joint Presentation for the Community
Design Review Board and Housing and Redevelopment Authority at 7 p.m.)
7. Visitor Presentations:
8. Board Presentations:
9. Staff Presentations:
a. Resolution of Appreciation for Diana Longrie
b. Sign Code - Final Recommendation
10. Adjourn
DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2005
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Longrie called the rneeting to order at 6:03 p.rn.
II. ROLL CALL
Board rnernber John Hinzrnan
Board rnernber Matt Ledvina
Chairperson Diana Longrie
Vice chairperson Linda Olson
Board rnernber Ananth Shankar
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Staff Present:
Shann Finwall, Planner
Lisa Kroll, Recording Secretary
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Board rnernber Shankar rnoved to approve the agenda.
Board rnernber Hinzrnan seconded.
Ayes - Hinzrnan, Longrie, Olson, Shankar
The rnotion passed.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the CDRB rninutes for Novernber 22, 2005.
Board rnernber Hinzrnan rnoved approval of the rninutes of Novernber 22, 2005.
Board rnernber Shankar seconded.
Ayes ---Hinzrnan, Longrie, Olson, Shankar
The rnotion passed.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
VI. DESIGN REVIEW
None.
VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
No visitors present.
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VIII. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
a. Board member Olson was the CDRB representative at the December 12, 2005,
City Council Meeting.
Board rnernber Olson said the only CDRB itern to discuss was the Region's Sleep
Health Center at 2688 Maplewood Drive, which was passed by the city council.
b. Board rnernber Hinzrnan said he was at the Novernber 28, 2005, city council rneeting
and the only CDRB itern to discuss was the Maple Leaf Ridge Business Park at 2483
and 2497 Maplewood Drive, which was passed by the city council.
c. Chairperson Longrie said she went to a League of Minnesota City's Conference and
there were a nurnber of serninars she attended regarding soliciting citizen input frorn the
cornrnunity and incorporating that into the process of reviewing plans and proposals for
the cornrnunity. There was also a serninar regarding erninent dornain for econornic
developrnent purposes. If anyone on the CDRB is interested in any of the serninars she
brought back inforrnation regarding these serninars and she would be happy to share it
with the other board rnernbers.
Chairperson Longrie said this is her last CDRB rneeting since she is stepping down as
chairperson to be the new Mayor of Maplewood starting in early January. She thanked
the CDRB rnernbers and staff for the opportunity to serve on the board for the past three
or four years. She has enjoyed being on the board and she passes the gavel onto Vice
Chairperson Linda Olson.
The board congratulated Diana Longrie on becorning the new rnayor and wished her
well in her upcorning role. The board said they appreciated her knowledge and skills
while serving on the CDRB and said she will be rnissed very rnuch.
Diana Longrie said there is a vacancy on the CDRB now that she is rnoving onto Mayor
of Maplewood. If anyone is interested in serving on the CDRB, Maplewood residents
can go to the city website and download an application. The CDRB rneets the second
and fourth Tuesdays of the rnonth at 6:00 p.rn. You can also contact staff for rnore
inforrnation on the responsibilities of serving on the CDRB.
d. Board rnernber Shankar asked how to get connected to the public access channels on
cable television to watch the CDRB rneetings frorn horne.
Chairperson Longrie said anyone in Maplewood can call Corncast cable and request the
universal service for free cable in order to view the public access television channels.
IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Sign Code Revisions
Ms. Finwall said over the last two rnonths city staff has requested public feedback on
the revised sign code.
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Ms. Finwall said the revised sign code was finalized by the cornrnunity design review
board on Septernber 14, 2005. City staff created a docurnent which outlined the major
changes in the code. This docurnent was rnailed to 200 randorn business owners within
Maplewood with a return envelope and a form for feedback. In addition, city staff
advertised the sign code revision process and requested feedback in the Maplewood
Review, City News, and on the city's website.
The board reviewed and had rnuch discussion regarding the following iterns:
1. Directional Signs
The proposed code - On-site directional signs up to (6) square feet in area, with
no lirnit or requirernent for placernent.
The proposed change - Maxirnurn nurnber of directional signs and require thern
to be placed with a certain setback?
CDRB cornrnents: The board decided to leave things as they are for directional
signs since they haven't been an issue so far in the past.
2. Menu Boards
The proposed code - Menu boards are perrnitted for drive-through restaurants
only. The area of each sign shall not exceed (64) square feet and the sign shall
not be located as to irnpair the vision of the driver of a vehicle traveling into, out
of, or through the drive through isle.
Proposed Change - The McDonalds on Cope Avenue recently added a second
drive through to their restaurant. Should we consider a lirnit to the nurnber of
rnenu boards?
CDRB cornrnents: The board cornrnented that they didn't believe there would be
a case where a restaurant would have rnore than two rnenu boards because of
the space it takes up and the stacking of the cars and the distance that is
needed.
3. Off-Site Directional or Open House Real Estate Signs
The proposed code - Signs up to (3) square feet rnay be placed on the public
right-of-way, no closer than (5) feet to the street pavernent or (1) foot to a
sidewalk or trail. Said sign shall not be placed between the street and a sidewalk
or trail. Real estate signs are Iirnited to (1) per intersection for each separate real
estate listing.
Proposed change - The new code should be clarified. Is it one per intersection or
one per corner per intersection? Should we specify that open house signs are
only allowed during the open house only?
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Should we consider allowing an open house sign in addition to a directional sign,
only during the open house? Should we be rnore restrictive on these types of
signs considering sorne of the feedback received, i.e., only allow thern on the
weekend?
CDRB cornrnents: Sorne board rnernbers felt open house signs should be able to
be posted a few days before the open house so people can prepare to plan
ahead of tirne to attend the open house. Sorne board rnernbers felt the open
house signs should only be allowed to be posted during the day of the open
house. The signs are expensive and realtors would be reluctant to leave the
signs up longer than the day of the open house. One board rnernber felt people
usually look on-line at the real estate sites, work with a realtor, or look in the
newspaper, but people probably aren't going to be driving around and thinking
ahead a few days to plan on attending an open house. The board agreed there
can be one directional real estate sign per listing, per corner, per intersection with
a (30) day Iirnit. Open house signs should be allowed the day of the open house
only but can be installed in addition to, and next to the directional sign.
4. Ternporary Signs & Displays under (12) square feet
The proposed code - One non-illurninated ternporary sign under (12) square feet
is allowed per property (except for single and double dwelling properties) for a
period not to exceed (30) days total per year. For cornrnercial buildings with
rnultiple occupants, each separate occupant is perrnitted (1) such sign. No rnore
than (3) ternporary signs under (12) square feet shall be allowed at a property at
anyone tirne.
Proposed change - should we change "for a period not to exceed (30) days total
per year" to "for a period not to exceed (30) days total per sign"?
CDRB cornrnents: Sarne as above but adding per business as well. Businesses
have to survive and changing the signs out will allow a business to stay visible
and draw custorner's attention.
5. Temporary Banners
The proposed code - Ternporary banners rnay be displayed without a perrnit for
a period not to exceed (30) days total per year. No rnore than (1) banner rnay be
displayed per property at anyone tirne except for rnultiple-tenant buildings which
are allowed (1) banner per separate tenant at anyone tirne. Each banner shall
not exceed (32) square feet for residential and neighborhood-type cornrnercial
zoning districts, and (64) square feet for higher irnpact cornrnercial zoning
districts.
Proposed change - should we change "displayed without a perrnit for a period
not to exceed (30) days total per year" to displayed without a perrnit for a period
not to exceed (30) days total per banner"?
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Should we consider allowing banners up to (64) square feet in area for residential
and neighborhood cornrnercial and (92) square feet in area for higher irnpact
co rn rnercia I based on feedback received? Should we allow an individual banner
to be installed for (60) days rather than just (30)?
CDRB cornrnents: Board rnernbers thought (30) days per year, per business is
sufficient and thought the city should be rnore restrictive for ternporary banners,
especially since no perrnit is required for a banner. Board rnernbers were
opposed to charging a perrnit fee for banners. Banners should rernain at (32)
square feet for residential neighborhoods and (64) square feet for higher irnpact
areas like cornrnercial.
6. Temporary Window Signs
The proposed code - Ternporary window signs are allowed without a perrnit for a
period not to exceed (60) days total per year per property or separate occupant
of a rnultiple tenant building for all said signs. Ternporary window signs shall be
neatly painted or attached to the surface of a window, but shall cover no rnore
than 25 percent of the total area of the window.
Proposed change - Should we consider allowing up to 50 percent of the total
area of the window based on feedback received? Should we change "for a period
not to exceed (60) days total per year, per property" to "for a period not to exceed
(60) days total per ternporary window sign, per property"? Should we not specify
a rnaxirnurn arnount of tirne for each window sign, based on feedback received?
CDRB cornrnents: One board rnernber thought we should allow 50 percent of the
total window area. One board mernber cornrnented that 25 percent was sufficient
since there are rnany other types of advertising rnechanisrns such as wall
signage, banners, ternporary signs, etc. The board agreed to 30% of the total
window area. They would like to see the window sign changed out every 30
days. The board agreed there should be sorne exceptions to perrnanent window
signage such as "we card" notices and sirnilar type of notices.
7. Signs in the BC, BC-M, M-1 and M-2 Zoning Districts,
Wall Signs:
The proposed code - For each occupant of a building, one wall sign is allowed
for each street upon which the property has frontage. The total nurnber of wall
signs rnay be increased by one for each clearly differentiated departrnent of a
business or enterprise. The total size of all wall signage is deterrnined by the
gross square footage of the principal structure on the property. The total
coverage area of wall signs shall be based on the wall surface to which the signs
are attached. For buildings with rnultiple occupants, the wall surface for each
tenant or user shall include only the surface area of the exterior fayade of the
prernises occupied by such tenant or user.
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Proposed change - The proposed code does not rnake clear how rnuch signage
is allowed for rnultiple-tenants, only single-tenant buildings. How rnuch signage
should we allow for each tenant space, 10%, 15%, or 20% of the gross wall area,
with a rninirnurn of 32 square feet, or should it also be based on the overall size
of the building also.
CDRB cornrnents: For a strip rnall a tenant can have up to 10% of the gross wall
area for their tenant wall surface with a rninirnurn of (32) square feet. Signs for
five or rnore tenants would be covered under the cornprehensive sign plan.
Freestanding Signs:
The proposed code - The size of freestanding signs is based on the street
classification of the closest street to which each freestanding sign is located,
ranging frorn 80 to 180 square feet.
Proposed change - Which street classification should we go by if the property is
on an intersection?
CDRB cornrnents: The board agreed the street classification should be based on
the higher classified street.
8. Signs for Churches and Schools
The proposed code - Restricts signage at a church or school based on the
zoning district which the facility is located.
Proposed change - Should we create a separate sign criteria for all churches
and schools, regardless of what zoning district they are located? Most churches
and schools in Maplewood are located in a residential zoning district. This would
allow thern wall signs of (24) square feet and freestanding signs of (32) square
feet. However, sorne are located within cornrnercial zoning districts which would
allow thern rnuch larger signs. Is this fair? Is it legal to prohibit signs based on
type of use, not location?
CDRB cornrnents: The board felt the sign criteria should be kept with the zoning
district.
9. Signs for Residential or Cornmercial Uses which are Zoned as a Planned
Unit Developrnent
The proposed code - Does not specify the allowable signage for PUDs.
Proposed change - Should we require all PUDs to have a cornprehensive sign
plan or in the event that they are proposing just one developrnent identification
sign such as a residential developrnent should we have these signs reviewed by
the CDRB?
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CDRB cornrnents: The board agreed all PUDs should require a cornprehensive
sign plan and signage should be reviewed by the CDRB.
10. Courtesy Benches
The proposed code - There is nothing in our proposed sign code which restricts
advertisernent signs on courtesy benches.
Proposed change - should we propose a change to the existing courtesy bench
ordinance which would require rnore restrictive standards for advertisernent or
design review of courtesy benches since these benches are placed within the
public right-of-way for all to see?
CDRB cornrnents: The board felt the procedures for courtesy benches should
rernain the sarne. The standards for courtesy benches seern appropriate as
currently written.
11. Enforcement of Sign Code
Proposed change - Should we recornrnend a policy for enforcernent of the sign
code, i.e., strongly encourage assistance for the enforcernent of sign code in
sorne way or another?
CDRB cornrnents: Chairperson Longrie said she felt the fire and police personnel
are very busy and do not have the tirne for sign enforcernent. Chairperson
Longrie said it rnay be a good idea to have the city council forrn sorne type of
code cornpliance volunteer sign code group to help with sign enforcernent. The
other board rnernbers thought that was a good idea. Board rnernber Olson said
the sign code could be advertised in the Maplewood City News so that people
knew the sign rules of the city and raise awareness. Board rnernber Shankar said
this inforrnation could be given out at the neighborhood watch rneetings. Board
rnernber Shankar asked if the citizens have the legal right to pull signs?
Chairperson Longrie said that is sornething to check with the city attorney.
The proposed code tirneline is to revise the draft sign code as needed and bring it back
to the board for final approval in January 2006. The revised sign code will then be
revised by the city attorney sorne tirne in January 2006 and to the city council for review
in February or March 2006.
b. Gladstone Redevelopment Joint Meeting - December 19,2005.
Ms. Finwall said there is a joint rneeting on Monday, December 19, 2005, frorn 6 p.rn. to
8 p.rn. at the Maplewood Cornrnunity Center to discuss the Gladstone Redeveloprnent
Area. This rneeting will be played on cable television.
c. The CDRB meeting for Tuesday, December 27,2005, meeting has been cancelled.
The next CDRB meeting will be Tuesday, January 10, 2006.
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d. Ms. Finwall thanked Chairperson Longrie for her years of service on the CDRB and
wished her well in her new role as Mayor of Maplewood.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The rneeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.rn.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
City Manager
Tom Ekstrand, Senior Planner
Design Review - Savers
Decernber 29, 2005
INTRODUCTION
The used-merchandise store, Savers, will be opening at Birch Run Station. Part of their
operation is to provide a drop-off center for products to be sold in the store. The
applicant, Stephen Ovian, owner of Birch Run Station, is requesting approval from the
community design review board (CDRB) for a proposed drop-off center in the parking lot.
This new Savers store would be located in the space originally used by Kids R Us and
most recently by a furniture store. Refer to the site plan, the proposed building design
and the applicant's letter of explanation.
REVIEW PROCEDURE
Normally, a minor design review such as this would be handled administratively. Staff,
however, wanted to forward this proposal to the CDRB because of our concern over the
potential for materials accumulating around the drop-off center after hours. This
proposal, though in compliance with the zoning criteria of the BC (business commercial)
district, has potential for unsightliness due to materials left there at night.
DISCUSSION
Merchandise Drop-Off
Staff would like to be clear that we don't oppose Savers' operation in any way. We
simply want to take precautions to ensure that any merchandise dropped after hours, is
promptly removed or moved inside the next day. The applicant is aware of staffs
concern and proposes to have the proposed drop-off center inspected each morning to
ensure a neat operation.
Building Design
The proposed building would be attractive and compatible with the shopping center. It is
designed to match the brick and roof color of Birch Run Station.
Parking
Even though there would be a loss of eight parking spaces with the proposed building,
there are excess parking spaces on this site presently (17 extra). Furthermore, on the
entire Birch Run Station Shopping Center site, there are 11 extra spaces according to
the applicant's calculations. Parking requirements, therefore, would still be in
compliance even with the loss of eight spaces.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the plans date-stamped December 19, 2005, for the proposed 10 by 20 foot
merchandise drop-off building in the parking lot at the proposed Savers store to be
located at 1719A Beam Avenue. Approval is conditioned upon the Savers' management
and the property owner:
1. Ensuring daily that there is no outside merchandise storage or accumulation at
the proposed drop-off site for Savers. Any outdoor storage on the site would be
in violation of the city's zoning code. This includes any materials kept near the
store or in the dumpster area behind the store.
2. The proposed building shall be signed to identify its purpose. There shall also be
a sign stating the hours for drop-offs, the type of materials that may be dropped
off and a warning that after-hours drop offs are prohibited. Staff shall approve
building signage.
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Attachments:
1 . Location Map
2. Site Plan
3. Applicant's Letter date-stamped December 19,2005
4. Building Elevations
5. Plans date-stamped December 19, 2005 (separate attachment)
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RE: Design review for Savers retail store
Dear Design Review Board,
Attached are a site plan, elevations and an artist rendering of a 10'x20' building we intend to put
in the parking lot at the Birch Run Shopping Center 1719a Beam Avenue in Maplewood. We have a
signed 21,500 square foot lease with Savers a charitable thrift store with over 200 stores in their chain
in the United States and Canada. Savers require a small building to be placed in the parking lot in
front of their store for drop off items.
The building is a pre-manufactured steel building that will be delivered complete to the site. The
exterior finish will match the shopping center including brick veneer on the walls capped with a
stucco detail and a dark green metal roof.
The placement of the building will eliminate 8 parking spaces, The former Kid's R Us location
where Savers will be located is on a separate parcel where the total number of spaces is 130 and the
required number is 113 leaving 17 extra spaces to accommodate this use. The total number of
spaces for the entire shopping center is 1,382 and the required number is 1,371 leaving 11 extra spaces
to accommodate this use,
Savers has a unique business model. They partner up with local charities and pay the charities
for items collected. Last year Savers paid over $130 million to their 120 charity partners, Savers also
sent 220 million pounds of clothing and household goods not suitable for resale to developing
nations, with the added benefit of keeping these items out of the public land fills. Even the items
dropped off independendy at the store generate a payment to the local charities. Savers has been in
business for over 50 years and employs over 7,000 people.
The drop off station will be manned from 9am to 9pm and all items that are received are reviewed
prior to acceptance. The items will then be placed in an electric golf cart and driven to the rear of
the store once or twice a day, for sorting and shipping to a regional refurbishing center. It is
intended that no items will be dropped off after hours and no items will be left outside of the
building, Savers has an obligation in the lease to make sure no items are left outside of the building.
In addition, the Birch Run Shopping Center has a day porter on site every morning. His first priority
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will be to go to the Savers drop off building, police the area and remove any items that may be
present. Those of you who are familiar with the Birch Run Shopping Center, know that we operate a
clean and attractive facility. We will do whatever is required to ensure that this drop off center has
no items left outside of the building,
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
City Manager
Ken Roberts, Planner
Gladstone Area Redevelopment Master Plan
January 4, 2006
INTRODUCTION
For the last two years, the city has been conducting an extensive planning process for the
possible redevelopment of the Gladstone Neighborhood Area (the area near Frost Avenue and
English Street). The process has included the hiring of consultants to prepare and evaluate
development and redevelopment plans and alternatives for the area. It also induded the
formation of a task force of citizens and city commission members to provide input to the city
and the planning consultants about the proposed plans. Through this extensive process, the city
and the consultants recently completed a draft neighborhood redevelopment plan. The city is
now asking all the city boards and commissions to each make a recommendation to the city
council about the draft plan.
BACKGROUND
On December 19, 2005, the city held a meeting at the Maplewood Community Center for all city
boards and commissions. The planning consultants provided the board and commission
members an overview of the planning process and a summary of the draft Gladstone
Redevelopment Plan. The consultants and city staff also answered questions about the
planning process and the draft plan from those in attendance.
DISCUSSION
Attached to this memo I have included the most recent copy of the Stepping Stones newsletter
and a memo from Brad Scheib. These two documents provide excellent background information
about the Gladstone Planning Process and the status of the planning process.
Please bring your copy of the draft neighborhood redevelopment plan to the meeting and be
prepared to review the proposed plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Make a recommendation to the city council about the draft Gladstone Neighborhood
Redevelopment Plan (dated November 14,2005).
P: Gladstone Plan to HRA and CDRB - 2006
Attachments:
1. November 2005 Stepping Stone Newsletter
2. Gladstone memo from Brad Scheib
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MEMORANDUM
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From:
Maplewood Advisory Board Members and Commissioners
Brad Scheib
Gladstone Neighborhood Redevelopment Planning Project -- Advisory Board and
Commissioners Meeting - December 19"',6:00 p.m. Maplewood Community
Center (Theater)
4 January 2006
To:
Subject:
Date:
Redevelopment Planning for the Gladstone Neighborhood has been underway over the last two years.
Beginning in January of 2005, a more focused planning process has been led through the Gladstone Task
Force. The Task Force is comprised of a cross section of neighborhood residents and business members,
community members at large and elected and appointed officials. In most, if not all cases, your board or
commission has been represented on the Gladstone Task Force. The role of the Task Force is largely to be a
conduit to the neighborhood, the Maplewood community and to the advisory boards and commissions of the
City. Your role as a member of an advisory hoard or commission is to review projects and make
recommendations to the City Council on policy directions relevant to the mission or charge of your board or
commission. This is the first significant redevelopment planning project undertaken by the City of
Maplewood. It has a number of problems and opportunities, to which there are opposing attitudes about
what the best solution really is. The City Council needs your input in helping make key decisions relative to
this plan.
December 19'" Meeting Purpose
The meeting on December 19'" is intended to provide advisory board members and commissioners an
overview of the planning process and the completed draft plan and enviromnental review fmdings. Staff will
provide a presentation and be available to answer questions. The plan and enviromnental review fmdings are
documented in two draft documents. The first is the Gladstone Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan draft
dated 14 November 2005. The second is the Gladstone Area Redevelopment Master Plan Alternative Urban
Areawide Review (AUAR) draft dated 26 September 2005. Both of these documents have been distributed
to advisory board members and commissioners. These documents have also been available for public review
through reference copies at the local library, at City Hall and downloadable on the City's website. A public
open house was also conducted on December 1" of 2005. The open house provided an opportunity for
residents to view the plans and ask questions of staff, consultants and Task Force members in an informal
one-on-one format. The open house was attended by well over 50 members of the community.
It is oW" intention for the various boards and commissions to have these items discussed at your regular
scheduled meetings in January or early February, where you can formulate a recommendation to the City
Council. The City Council will utilize this information along with general public input to take fmal action on
the plan in early 2006.
Please read through the draft plan and AUAR prior to our meeting on December 19'". If you have any
questions. feel free to contact me at 612.2;2.7122 or email me your questions at bscheib(q1hkgi.com. ....n
agenda is attached for your Tl:"minder.
123 North Third Street, Suile 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1659
Ph (612) 338-0800 Fx(612) 33~838 www.hkgi.com
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Richard Fursman, City Manager
Shann Finwall, AICP, Planner
Resolution of Appreciation for Diana Longrie
January 3, 2006
INTRODUCTION
Attached is a resolution of appreciation for Diana Longrie. Ms. Longrie served as a member of
the community design review board for three years and six months (May 28, 2002, to
December 13, 2005). Ms. Longrie leaves the CDRB to become Mayor of Maplewood on
January 6, 2006.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached resolution of appreciation for Diana Longrie.
p:com_dvpl'<:drbres
Attachment:
Resolution of Appreciation
RESOLU110N OF APPRECIA110N
WHEREAS, Diana Longrie has been a member of the Maplewoad
Community Design Review Board since May 28, 2002 and has served faithfully in
that capacity; and
WHEREAS, the Community Design Review Board has appreciated her
experience, insights and good judgment; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Longrie has freely given of her time and energy, without
compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Longrie has shown dedication to her duties and has
consistently contributed her leadership and effort for the benefit of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the
City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Diana Longrie is hereby
extended our gratitude and appreciation for her dedicated service and we wish her
continued success in the future.
Passed by the Maplewood
City Council on
, 2006.
Diana Longrie, Mayor
Passed by the Maplewood
Community Design Review Board
on January 10, 2006.
Linda Olson, VICe Chairperson
Attest:
Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
APPLICANT:
DATE:
Community Design Review Board
Shann Finwall, AICP, Planning
Sign Code Revision
City of Maplewood
January 4, 2006
DISCUSSION
In December the community design review board (CDRB) reviewed public feedback received
regarding the proposed draft sign code. Based on the public feedback and other research, the
CDRB proposed final changes to code in the following areas: off-site directional and open
house real estate signs; temporary signs and displays under (12) square feet in area;
temporary banners; temporary window signs; wall signs; freestanding signs; and signs located
within a planned unit development. I have included a copy of the draft sign code with the
above-mentioned changes highlighted in blue for your review.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of the attached January 10, 2006, proposed sign code. This revised
sign code, with any additional changes requested by the CDRB, will be presented to the city
council for their final review and approval.
P:ordlsigncode project\I-ICl-06 CDRB Report
Attachment: January 10, 2006, Revised Sign Code