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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Tuesday,May 21, 2019
6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers -Maplewood City Hall
1830 County Road B East
1.Call to Order
2.Roll Call
3.Approval of Agenda
4.Approval of Minutes:
a.April 16, 2019
5.New Business:
a.Design Review,Aldrich Arena,1850 White Bear Avenue North
b.Design Review, Maplewood Moose Lodge, 3033 Hazelwood StreetNorth
6. UnfinishedBusiness:
7.Visitor Presentations:
8.Board Presentations:
9.Staff Presentations:
10.Adjourn
MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019
6:00 P.M.
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Kempecalled the meeting to order at6:00p.m.
2.ROLL CALL
Chairperson, Bill KempePresent
Boardmember,Jason LamersPresent
Vice Chairperson,Matt LedvinaPresentat 6:09 p.m.
Boardmember,Ananth ShankarPresent
Boardmember,Bruce ThompsonPresent
Staff Present:Michael Martin, Economic Development Coordinator
Jane Adade, Planner
3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
BoardmemberLamers moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by BoardmemberShankar.Ayes -All
The motion passed.
4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
BoardmemberThompson moved to approve theFebruary 19, 2019,CDRB minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
5.DESIGN REVIEW
a.Comprehensive Sign Plan, HealthEast Spine Center, 1747 Beam Avenue.
i.Planner, Jane Adadegave the report on the Comprehensive Sign Plan, HealthEast Spine
Center, 1747 Beam Avenue and answered questions of the board.
ii.Property Manager, Chrystal Seelhammer, Birch Run Station, 1747 Beam Avenue,
Maplewood addressed and answered questions of the board.
Boardmember Lamers moved to approvean amendment to the comprehensive sign plan for the
HealthEast Spine Center at Birch Run Station at 1747 Beam Avenue with the following
conditions:
1.Install onetwo93-square foot wall signs on the north elevation.
2.Install onetwo93-square foot wall signs on the south elevation.
3.Install two 93-square foot wall signs on the east elevation.
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4.Install one door sign on the east elevation to cover no more than 20 percent of the door
surface.
5.Install a 150-square foot free standing monument sign along the Beam Avenue frontage. This
sign would identify the HealthEast Spine Clinic at the top of this sign with space for additional
tenants below. The spaces for the four additional tenant signs may be used for tenants of
Birch Run Station or the HealthEast building.
6.Staff may approve minor changes.
Seconded by BoardmemberThompson.Ayes –Chairperson Kempe,
Boardmembers Lamers,
Shankar & Thompson
Abstention –Boardmember Ledvina
Boardmember Ledvina arrived as the motion was passed and was not present for the
presentation or discussion.
The motion passed.
b.Comprehensive Sign Plan, St Paul Business Center West, 225 Roselawn Avenue East
and Saint Paul Business Center, East, 1983 and 2025 Sloan Place North
i.Planner, Jane Adade gave the report on the Comprehensive Sign Plan, St Paul Business
Center West, 225 Roselawn Avenue East and Saint Paul Business Center, East, 1983
and 2025 Sloan Place North and answered questions of the board.
ii.BIP Management, Property Manager, Cullen Bergh, 225 Roselawn Avenue East,
Maplewood addressed and answered questions of the board.
The board wanted to make an amendment to item 5.
BoardmemberLamersmoved to approvean amendment to the comprehensive sign plan for St.
Paul Business Center West and East with the following conditions(changes to the original
conditionshave an asteric and italicized in bold and underlined):
1.All wall signs shall have cabinets that fit closely within the recessed canopy opening located
above the tenant entry doors.
2.Cabinet wall signs shall not exceed 19 feet 3 ½ inches wide by 5 feet 11 inches high for
single-unit tenants and 8 feet wide by 5 feet, 6 inches high for double-unit tenants.
3.All cabinet wall signs shall have white copy with a blue background.
4.All cabinet wall signs shall be internally illuminated and must comply with the city’s lighting
ordinance. The ordinance requires that no outdoor light produce undue glare onto adjacent
properties or public right-of-ways. If complaints or concerns are received by the city regarding
internally illuminated cabinet wall signs, city staffmay require that the signs be extinguished
by 10 p.m.
5.The changeover from the old style of wall sign to the internally illuminatedLED lightedcabinet
wall signs requires a sign permit.
*The changeover from the old style of wall sign to the internally illuminated Cabinet wall
sign with a consistent fixture for all signs on the complex with no limit to what type of
sign.
6.Upon removal of signs, holes must be patched unless a new tenant sign will be installed
immediately.
7.All freestanding signs shall comply with the city’s sign and lighting ordinances.
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8.Staff may approve minor changes to the comprehensive sign plan.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe.Ayes –All
The motion passed.
6.OLDBUSINESS
None.
7.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
8.BOARDPRESENTATIONS
None.
9.STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None.
10.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Kempeat6:22 p.m.
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COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date May 21, 2019
Melinda Coleman, City Manager
REPORT TO:
REPORT FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director
PRESENTOR: Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director
Design Review, Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Avenue North
AGENDA ITEM:
Action Requested: Motion Discussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation
Policy Issue:
Ramsey County is embarking on several renovation projects at Aldrich Arena this spring and
summer – including a new roof and interior updates. The proposed reconfiguration of the parking lot
includes stormwater management features intended to improve the quality (and reduce the volume)
of stormwater runoff that reaches Wakefield Lake, which is impaired for excess nutrients. The
parking lot improvements require Community Design Review Board approval. No changes are
being proposed to the building size, capacity or use.
Recommended Motion:
Motion to approve the design plans date-stamped May 6, 2019 for the exterior and site
improvements to Aldrich Area located at 1850 White Bear Avenue. Approval is subject to the
applicant doing the following:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
2. All requirements of the fire marshal and building official must be met.
3. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the staff report authored by staff engineer Jon Jarosch,
dated May 14, 2019.
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, submit all parking agreements to staff.
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide the city with cash
escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the exterior landscaping and site improvements.
Staff shall determine the dollar amount of the escrow.
6. The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building:
a. Replace any property irons removed because of this construction.
b. Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter around the parking lot and driveways.
c. Install all required landscaping and an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all
landscaped areas.
d. Install all required outdoor lighting.
e. Install all required sidewalks.
7. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
a. The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare.
b. 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 of the following year 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.
8. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0.
Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: n/a
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Financial Sustainability Integrated Communication Targeted Redevelopment
Operational Effectiveness Community Inclusiveness Infrastructure & Asset Mgmt.
The city deemed the applicant’s application complete on May 6, 2019. The initial 60-day review
deadline for a decision is July 5, 2019. As stated in Minnesota State Statute 15.99, the city is
allowed to take an additional 60 days if necessary to complete the review.
Background
Site Plan and Parking
The proposed project will benefit Aldrich Arena’s parking lot through the site-wide reduction of
impervious surface, the substantial addition of trees and other diverse plantings, improved
landscape aesthetics, and changed traffic patterns that will slow traffic and make pedestrian
passage to the arena entrances safer. The applicant is proposing to restore the hillside along White
Bear Avenue with naturalized prairie landscape. Rainwater gardens within the parking lot will be
constructed by removing pavement and making more efficient use of impervious area for drive
aisles and parking stalls.
The proposed project will repurpose existing excess drive aisle pavement areas in order to create
space to construct stormwater management features, with the minimum requirements set forth by
the City. This project involves some reconfiguring and resizing of parking arrays in the arena
parking lot. In order to maximize the size of the rain gardens, and minimize the parking lot’s
impervious surface, the applicant is proposing to utilize 9-foot wide parking stalls.
Ramsey County uses 9-foot wide parking spaces at all of its facilities – including other facilities in
Maplewood. City ordinance states the minimum parking stall width is 9.5 feet but the city council is
authorized to approve deviations to this standard. The parking lot at Aldrich Arena has never been
striped for parking spaces but utilizing 9-foot wide spaces results in a proposed condition that
matches the approximate number of parking spaces as existing conditions would allow. Currently
there is a lack of order for parking on this site, so striping the site will make the parking lot safer and
more efficient. City ordinance requires one parking space for every 4 seats or allowed occupants. In
this case 905 spaces are required. Ramsey County also has a parking agreement with nearby
Woodland Hills Church for additional parking for larger events.
Department Comments
Engineering Department, Jon Jarosch
Please see Jon Jarosch’s engineering report, dated May 15, 2019, attached to this report.
Reference Information
Site Description
Site Size: 16.9 Acres
Existing Land Use: Hockey and Event Arena
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Ramsey County Nursing Home
South: Commercial Buildings
East: Goodrich Golf Course
West: White Bear Avenue and Single-Family Homes
Planning
Existing Land Use: Government (G)
Existing Zoning: Farm (F)
Attachments
1. Location Map
2. Site Plan
3. Staff Engineer Jon Jarosch’s comments, May 14, 2019
4. Applicant’s plans (separate attachment)
Attachment 1
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Attachment 3
Engineering Plan Review
PROJECT: Aldrich Arena Renovations
PROJECT NO: 19-12
COMMENTS BY: Jon Jarosch, P.E. – Assistant CityEngineer
DATE: 5-14-2019
PLAN SET: Plan Set dated 1-23-2019
Theapplicant is proposing toreconfigure the existing parking lot to include significant
stormwater quality feature installations.The applicant is requesting a review of the current
design.
The method of pavement replacement proposed as part of this project is full-depth reclamation
(FDR). As FDR does not disturb the underlying sub-soils, the FDR area does not count towards
the disturbed area of the project. The only site disturbances proposed are related to the
installation of stormwater quality features. As such, this project is not subject to the City’s
stormwater management requirements.
This review does not constitute a final review of the plans, as the applicant will need to submit
construction documents for final review.Thefollowing are engineeringreview comments on the
design and act as conditions prior to issuing permits.
1) A copy of thejoint powers agreement between Ramsey County and Ramsey-
Washington Metro Watershed District, outlining maintenance responsibilities, shall be
provided to the City.
2)A copy of NPDES permitcoverageshallbe submitted to the City prior to issuance of a
grading permit.
3)Inlet protection devices shall be installed on allexistingand proposedonsite storm
seweruntil all exposed soils onsite are stabilized.
4)Adjacent streetsand parking areasshall be swept as needed to keep the pavement
clear of sediment and construction debris.
5)The total grading volume (cut/fill) shall be noted on the plans.
Public Works Permits
The following permits are required by the Maplewood Public Works Department for this project.
6)Grading and erosion control permit
Attachment 3
7)Storm Sewer Permit
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COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARDSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date May 21, 2019
Melinda Coleman, City Manager
REPORT TO:
REPORT FROM:Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director
PRESENTOR:Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director
Conditional Use Permit Resolutionand Design Review, Maplewood Moose
AGENDA ITEM:
Lodge,3033 Hazelwood Street North
Action Requested:MotionDiscussionPublic Hearing
Form of Action:ResolutionOrdinanceContract/AgreementProclamation
Policy Issue:
Maplewood Moose Lodge, owner of the property located at 3033 Hazelwood Street North, is
proposing to build a new 5,000-square-foot building for its club.To move forward, the applicant
needs approval of a conditional use permitand design review. The applicant did hold a
neighborhood meeting on April 10, 2019, inviting neighbors to their facility for a discussion – though
nobody attended this meeting.
Recommended Motion:
a.Motiontoapprove the attached conditional use permit resolutionfor the new Maplewood Moose
Lodge club building, as places of amusement, recreation or assemblyandbuildings erected in
the Light Manufacturing zoning district within 350feet of a residential district require a
conditional use permit.
b.Motiontoapprove the design plans for the new 5,000-square-footMaplewood Moose Lodge
clubbuilding date-stamped May 6, 2019, at 3033 Hazelwood Street North. Approval is subject
to the applicant doing the following:
1.Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
2.Satisfy the requirements set forth in the staff report authored by staff engineer Jon Jarosch,
dated May 15, 2019.
3.All requirements of the fire marshal and building official must be met.
4.All roof-top mechanical equipment shall be screened from viewfrom all nearby residential
properties.
5.Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the applicant must submit to staff for
approval the following items:
a.Revised landscaping and site plans showing additional plantings and screeningto the
east of the building, south of the parking lot and along the southproperty line.
Screening shall be satisfied by the use of a screening fence, planting screen, berm or
combination thereofand be at least six feet tall and provide 80 percent opaqueness.
b.Submit a revised site plan for staff approval showing the location of proof-of-parking
spaces that could be added to the site if a parking shortage develops.
c.Submit a revised photometric plan for staff approval – plan must meet all city
requirements.
d.Submit plans for staff approval for the required trash enclosure. The trash enclosure’s
colors and building materials shall be consistent with the main building.
e.Submit a revised north building elevation for staff approval showing additional
architectural elements added.
f.A cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for all required exterior improvements.
The amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the work.
g.Written documentation fromall easement holders affecting this site indicating approval
of the plans for the planned improvements.
6.The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building:
a.Replace any property irons removed because of this construction.
b.Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter around the parking lot and driveways.
c.Install all required landscaping and an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all
landscaped areas.
7.If anyrequired work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
a.The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare.
b.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 of the following year 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.
8.All work shall follow the approved plans. City staff may approve minor changes.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact?NoYes, the true or estimated cost is$0
Financing source(s):Adopted BudgetBudget ModificationNew Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other:n/a
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment
Operational EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt.
The city deemed the applicant’s application complete on May 6, 2019. The initial 60-day review
deadline for a decision is July 5, 2019. As stated in Minnesota State Statute 15.99, the city is
allowed to take an additional 60days if necessary to complete the review.
Background
Project Overview
The Maplewood Moose Lodge is currently located at 1946 English Street. The Maplewood Moose
Lodge is looking to downsize its facility and entered into a purchase agreement with the City of
Maplewood for their existing property. In turn, the City of Maplewood was the property owner of a
vacant parcel at 3033 Hazelwood Street. This property has already been sold outright to the
Maplewood Moose Lodge who had an understanding of still needing to secure land use approvals
from the City prior to any new club building being erected.
Conditional Use Permit
The property at 3033 Hazelwood Street North is zoned Light Manufacturing (M1). Section 22-637(b)
of the M1 zoning district requires that “no building or exterior use, except parking, may be erected,
altered orconducted within 350 feet of a residential district without a conditional use permit.” In
addition, all permitted and conditional uses in the Business Commercial (BC) zoning district are
allowed in the M1 zoning district. The BCzoning district requires aconditional use permit for any
“place of amusement, recreation or assembly.”
Easements
In addition to typical utility and drainage easements located around and near the perimeter of the
property, this site is encumbered by three additional easements – see below. Buildings are
prohibitedwithin the easement areas. Fences and parking lots are permitted. Trees and
landscaping potentially can be planted but the applicant needs to work with and receive approval
from the easement holders. Prior to any building permits being issued, the applicant must provide
theCity written documentation from easement holders approving the plans for improvements to be
made withineasement areas.
225foothigh-tension 100 foot electrical50 foot pipeline
powerline easementeasementeasement
Building Setbacks
The proposed club building will be built approximately 254 feet from its south property line. The
condominium building that is located to the south of this site is setback approximately 190 feet from
the same property line. This means the new club buildingwill be nearly 445 feet away from the
condominiums to the south. The proposed parking lot would be just under 102 feet from the south
property line and nearly 355 feet from the condominiums. The proposed building will be setback 42
feet from the east property line meaning the building will be setback approximately 143 feet from
the apartments to the east. The proposed building would be setback approximately 259 feet from
the nearest detached townhouse located within the Cottages at Legacy Village to the southeast.
Staff isrecommending the applicant be required to provide additional landscaping and screening
throughout the sitewhile also working withinthe site’s easement limitations.
In addition, Section 12-400 of city ordinance requires “all buildings subject to this article and all
newly created lots shall be designed to accommodate a setback of at least 100 feet from a
pipeline.”This same section of ordinance also allows that “the city council may approve a reduced
setback where the applicant can prove that there is a unique hardship to the property that prevents
the reasonable and practicable development of the property.” The building would be setback
approximately 83 feet from the pipeline on site – but completely outside of the pipeline easement.
Given the unique shape of the parcel and how it was created as a result of a road project and the
easements the impede much of the site, staff feels the reduced setback is reasonable in this case.
Hours of Operation and Use
The Maplewood Moose Lodge intends to be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 10:30
p.m. On Saturdays hours would be 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. and on Sundays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.The
club offers horseshoes outside fromJune to August, starting at 6 p.m. and ending around 9 p.m.
The Maplewood Moose Lodge states it has just over 500 members. Again this move from their
existing site is because their existing location is too big for its currentoperations. Moose Lodge staff
have stated that on an average Friday night they will have around 25 people stop in; fewer on
weeknights. The proposed site plan does meet the City’s parking requirements but staff is
recommending the applicant revise its site plan to provide proof-of-parking in the case that
additional parking spaces are needed onsite. The conditional use permit shall require all parking
needs of the Maplewood Moose Lodge occur on site.
Design Review
Site Plan
The site will be accessed from Hazelwood Street. The proposed building would be located to the
north of the parking lot. To the west of the building would be horseshoe pits. Stormwater would be
directed to the north of the building to an infiltration basin.
Building Elevations
At its tallest the newbuilding will be 19feet tall. All four elevations are proposed to be finished with
texturewall panel, a stone veneer and metal roof system. The north elevation, which faces the
intersection of Hazelwood Street and County Road D East needs additional architectural elements.
Any rooftop equipment will be required to be screened adequately from the residential properties to
the east and south.
The proposed materials of the building are a concern to staff. While the zoning of this site permits
the proposed use and building, with a conditional use permit,it is noted that this project is adjacent
to residential areas. Given this, staff would like the Community Design Review Board to provide
guidance on materials that should be considered to be more consistentwith the neighboring
properties.
Landscapingand Screening
The applicant is proposing to plant several shrubs near the front entranceof the building, on the
west side of the horseshoe pits and on the south side of the parking lot. Fourteentrees are also
proposed to be planted throughout the site. Staff believes there are opportunities for additional
coniferous trees to be added to the site plan to provide for additional screening to neighboring
residential properties. Staff would recommendthese trees be added to the east and southeast
corner of the building and along the southern property line to achieve the City’s screening
requirement of at least six feettall and 80 percent opaqueness. In addition, staff would recommend
a six-foot-tall fence be added to the south of the parking lot to shield any potential headlight glare to
the south.
Finally, staff would like to see more plantings occur to the north of the building. Much like the north
elevation of the building, this area will be veryvisibly and should be designed to have a more
attractive landscape design.
Lighting
The applicant will be required to submit a fullphotometric plan before any building permits can be
issued. This photometric plan will ensure the City’s light ordinance is being met.
Parking
City ordinance requires restaurants to provide one parking space for each 50 square feet of floor
space devoted to patron use. The main bar/restaurant area will be 2,025 square feet in size thus
requiring 41 parking spaces. Recreational building uses requireone parking space for each 200
square feet. Meaning for the remaining portion of the building that will be accessible five spaces are
required. A total of 46 parking spaces are required by ordinance and the proposed site plan shows
48 parking spaces being provided.
Even with the City’s parking requirements being met staff would still recommend the applicant be
required to submit a revised site plan showing proof-of-parking for additional spacesshould there
be demand. The City would be able to require the spaces be built in the case that parking becomes
an issueat this site. All Moose Lodge parking should be required to be contained within the site.
Trash Enclosure
All trash and recycling receptacles are required to be contained with an approved enclosure or kept
within the building. The applicant should be required to submit to staff plans for an exterior trash
enclosure.
Commission Review
Planning Commission
May 21, 2019: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing andreview this project.
Community Design Review Board
May 21, 2019: The Community Design Review Board will reviewthisproject.
Department Comments
Engineering Department, Jon Jarosch
Please see Jon Jarosch’s engineering report, dated May 15, 2019, attached to this report.
Police Department, Scott Nadeau
Prior to a certificate of occupancy being granted a security plan must be reviewedand approved via
public safety
City Clerk Division, Andrea Sindt
All business licenses held by the Moose Lodge require new applications and approvals under the
new address. Licenses are not transferrable between addresses.
Citizen Comments
Staff surveyed the 165property owners within 500 feet of this site for their comments. There were
13 replies.
1.I have two concerns: 1. Increase traffic on Hazelwood St will make it difficult to exit the property
at Cardinal Pointe.2. Horseshoe pits will/could mean noise and lights into the evening hours.
We live on the north end of Cardinal Pointe and both of these issues would be of concern to us.
Thank you for your attention to our concerns. (Kathy & Mike Mueller,3003 Hazelwood St Unit
332)
2.I oppose this development. Forty-eight cars and far more people that then would be disruptive to
traffic and to the neighborhood. I would like to know the number of patrons expected on
weekdays, week nights, weekend days, and weekend nights.I assume alcohol will be served
and I oppose this in my residential neighborhood. Plus the appearance of the proposed
construction is not appealing at all. (Beth Forristall,1565 Legacy Pkwy E, #4)
3.This letter is the response from Trails Edge of Maplewood, 3000 Country View Dr., Maplewood,
with comments on the above proposed development. The comments have been reviewed and
approved by the ownership.
a.The building has a less than expected aesthetic appeal due to the Butler building under-
lying structure with very little decoration. The drawings do not present a building that
would be up to the standards of the other buildings in the neighborhood -either
commercial or residential.
b.Parking for the use seems very limited and doesn't meet the City code requirements.
Based on experience with facilities of this nature and use, it would be expected that
approximately 1/3 of the space would be devoted to kitchen, bar, restroom, storage and
other "commercial" used and the balance of the space would be for patron use -bar
service and tables. The code would then require 1 stall for every 200 sq. ft. of
commercial-5000 sfx 1/3 = 1665/200 = 8.33 stalls and the patron area (requires 1 stall
per 50 sf per code) would be 5000 sfx 2/3 = 3335/50 = 66_67_ The total stalls required
would then be 75. The plan presented only has 48 stalls shown. Since there is no on-
street parking in the direct area, the lack of parking should be concerning to all of the
neighbors.
c.The general use is acceptable to Trails Edge, even though it seems a rather odd fit for
the location. The lack of other commercial uses adjacent makes this appear to be spot
zoning, but, as said, Trails Edge doesn't object to the use.
d.The landscaping seems to be minimal around and adjacent to the pond at the point of
the property which will be very visually prominent. We very much appreciate the
opportunity to comment on this project. Please keep us informed if the project proceeds.
(Jim Kellison, Owner’s Representative of Trails Edge, 3000 Country View Drive)
4.I am a resident of Cardinal Pointe of Maplewood, 3003 Hazelwood Street. My biggest concern
of the Moose Lodge proposal is the traffic on County Road D and Hazelwood Street. The three
way stop signs don't seem to be adhered by all. The traffic has increased with the Healtheast
Clinic already. With the new apartments on the corner of Hazelwood St. and D, the building of
the 4 story apartment next to Costco and now thee Moose Lodge, you may (must) put in traffic
lights on County D and Hazelwood. What kind of hours will the Moose Lodge be open, will they
have a liquor license and gambling license. All this will contribute to noise, lights and traffic. Will
there be some kindof barrier (evergreens, etc) put up on the south end of their boundary? How
does the highline poles and wires effect this building? If the Moose Lodge couldn't make it at
English and Frost Avenue, can they make it here? Hopefullyallthese things will be considered.
(John Olson, 3003 Hazelwood St Unit333)
5.We already have increased traffic on Hazelwood from the new apartments. If it is approved, a
signal light needs to be installed at Hazelwood and Co Rd D. We are not in favor of this building.
(Kenneth and Sharleen Jacka, 3003 Hazelwood St Unit317)
6.Most of us are happy with the Moose Lodge next door to us. I myself am pleased, having been
a member. It is a neat and nice looking building and landscaping looks good. (Florence Bye,
3003 Hazelwood St Unit137)
7.Concerns abouta place that has a bar – late hours and possible difficulties that can arise in an
area by residents, seniors and families. What are the restrictions that a fraternal club has on
them to control problems? How will it affect market value of our co-op community. (Mary
Lessard, 3003 Hazelwood St Unit109)
8.New apartments clinic, hospital, town homes and Cardinal Pointe already here. Lots of traffic –
might need light at Hazelwood and D for better traffic control. (John and Clarice Gibbons, 3003
Hazelwood St Unit305)
9.Why would you put something like the Moose Lodge that serves alcohol by dwellings that have
kids in the area? What about all their party rooms for weddings etc are the going to be shut
down at 10 p.m. or are we going to hear cars and drunk people all night long. I live toward the
north end of Cardinal Pointe. I do not want to hear all the noise plus all the extra traffic it will
generate. With the new HealthEast Medical building the traffic has gotten really bad on
Hazelwood. Also we now have a bus line that rumbles past every morning 4 or 5 o’clock in the
morning. I moved to Maplewood thinking it would be a nice place to retire. Not so nice and quiet
now. Cause all Maplewood sees is money, money, money. Who cares what we want. The
residents. (Noname or address given)
10.We have been members of the Moose Lodge for a long time – years ago that is. We did a lot,
playing bocce ball, dance, 500 card club, bingo. As we age we had to slow down. The new
Moose Lodge is close to where we live, Cardinal Pointe we hope to stop in off and on. Good
luck, this was needed for a long time!(Davey and Maxine Ylinen, 3003 Hazelwood St Unit 24)
11.Ramsey County does not have concerns about this development proposal as the agency
leading development of the Rush Line BRT Project.The Rush Line BRT is proposed to travel
past 3033 Hazelwood Street North in mixed traffic on Hazelwood Street North. Improvements to
the intersection of Hazelwood Street North and County Road D are planned as part of the Rush
Line BRT Project to allow the BRT to travel between Hazelwood Street North and the Ramsey
County Regional Railroad Authority right-of-way. The portion of Parcel 032922210117 that is
adjacent to 3033 Hazelwood Street North is not expected to be impacted as part of the Rush
Line BRT Project. (Frank Alarcon, Ramsey County Public Works -Multimodal Planning)
12.Ourtwo main concerns are noise and traffic – with noise being ourbiggest concern. We notice
from Moose Lodge’s current web page that they have music events. We do not want these to be
outdoors and also do not want indoor noise to be loud enough to be heard at our home. As
neighbors, we also want to be able to visit the Moose Lodge to eat or attend events without
being members. (Karen Dyson and Matt Karason,1549 Legacy Parkway E)
13.I’m okay with it – would like the Moose instead. (Lillian Johnson, 3003 Hazelwood St Unit 229)
14.I am strongly opposed to approving a CUP for this for this purpose. I work for North Lakes
Property Mgmt. We own and manage the Conifer Ridge Apartments located directly to the east
of this proposed site. I am very concerned that this use will be a deterrent to people choosing to
live in this up and coming residential area for the following reasons:
a.The use will certainly change the character of the area. We built our property to
preserve the landscape and woodland areas. It is a peaceful serene neighborhood.
Placing a bar/restaurant/banquet hall in this area, has a negative effect on the
current character.
b.The use will depreciate adjacent residential property values. Owning property next
to a bar is not viewed as an asset. Our residents and most likely many of the
neighbors or people looking to locate to the area, will not view the Moose Lodge as
an asset to have in their back yard.
c.The Moose Lodge being located so closely to residential areas will create several
nuisances. There will be a significant increase in traffic related noise and potential
congestion during late evening hours. There will be smoking outside of the building
that will no doubt effect the outdoor air quality of the neighborhood along and our no
smoking property. There will be outdoor horseshoe pits, that will create more
opportunity for excessive noise relating to drinking, partying, and music.
d.The use of this land does not conserve the natural features of the area. I do not
believe bars are meant to be in residential settings.
e.I am very respectful of the Moose organization and what they stand for. I strongly
believe it does not make sense to locate their Lodge right next to residential
properties. This will undoubtedly degrade the value and appeal of the area. I realize
that the city will gain from the property tax that selling and developing this parcel will
create. I also understand it is inevitable that this site will be developed. I just do not
think the use should be one that creates a hardship and a deterrent for the neighbors
and other businesses that have chosen to make Maplewood their home. (Jody
Hadrava, Property Manager Conifer Ridge)
15.I foresee disruptions and complications of a lodge/bar right next to not only our own property,
but several others as well, including a senior community.You are proposing to put a bar right in
the middle of upscale residential housing. The apartments and townhomes in this area are
upscale/luxury and the residents pay a lot of money to live here. Part of the appeal of this
neighborhood is the quiet, residential area... putting a bar next door will detract from this setting
immensely. Cars and people will be pulling in and out late into the night causing noise issues,
and smoke from the parking lot and people smoking will drift ontoour property... This will create
major disruption to the peace and quiet of our community—the residents won’t be able to sit on
the patio or have their windows open without hearing these noises all night.
There is also the concern that the Lodge visitors will simply cross Hazelwood to park in our
parking lot, loiter on our property, leave garbage around, walk into our building or garages.While
I’m sure that many Lode visitors are upstanding citizens and won’t cause trouble, any kind of
gathering place, especially one that serves alcohol, does and will disrupt the community.There
will be more police calls to the area by disgruntled residents, more security needed…. and so
on.
This will create a hardship to our business. A hardship to any business in Maplewood is a
hardship to Maplewood itself. The appeal of this part of Maplewood is the residential aspect,
the natural wooded areas, bike trails, access to the environment. Putting a bar in detracts from
every single one of those aspects. Bars (and liquor stores) are notorious for being off-putting to
residents and home buyers and will lessen the economic value of this piece of Maplewood. If
people don't want to live near a bar, then they will go elsewhere to live, most likely out of
Maplewood itself. Cause and effect might be having to lower rents, accepting a different tenant
base, houses won't sell or will sell for a much lower price, all of this lowering the value of
properties as well as the community and Maplewood itself.
To be honest, I’m surprised this parcel of land is zoned as commercial with all of the residential
housing surrounding it.There is so much undeveloped land in Maplewood (Frost Ave area for
one…) and so much business moving or leaving other areas (White Bear Ave and H 36, north
side) that it is shocking to me that a bar would be allowed in this particular area of Maplewood,
which is one of the nicest areas Maplewood has to offer. (Susan Muellner, Property Manager
Conifer Ridge)
16.Dave Bartol, a resident of Cardinal Pointe, organized a building meeting and developed
comments on the proposed project. This letter and associated resident signatures have been
attached to this report.
17.I have no comments. (Karen Schaal, 3003 Hazelwood St Unit 130)
18.I have no comments. (Susan Bennett, 3003 Hazelwood St Unit 206)
Reference Information
Site Description
Site Size: 1.89 Acres
Existing Land Use: Vacant
Surrounding Land Uses
North: County Road D East and Bruce Vento Trail
South: Cardinal Pointe – Senior Cooperative Housing
East: ConiferRidge Apartments
West: County Road D East and Xcel Energy Substation
Planning
Existing Land Use:Industrial
Existing Zoning:Light Manufacturing
Attachments
1.Conditional Use Permit Resolution
2.Overview Map
3.Land Use Map
4.Zoning Map
5.Applicant’s Letter
6.Site Plan
7.Landscape Plan
8.Building Elevations
9.Staff Engineer Jon Jarosch’s comments, May 15, 2019
10.Flyerfrom the Applicant’s Neighborhood Meeting
11.Dave Bartol’s submitted letter and signatures from Cardinal Pointe
12.Applicant’s Plans (separate attachment)
Attachment 1
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Maplewood Moose Lodge, owner of the property located at 3033 Hazelwood
Street North, has applied for a conditional use permit for its club building to be builtwithin the M1
(light manufacturing) district.
WHEREAS, Section44-637 of the city ordinances requires a conditional use permit for any
building erected, altered or conducted within 350 feet of a residential district.
WHEREAS, Section 44-512of the city ordinances also requires a conditional use permitfor
a place of amusement, recreation or assembly.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property located at3033 Hazelwood Street North. The
legal description of the property is:
Maekloth Addition, Lot 1, Block 1
WHEREAS, the history of this permit is as follows:
1.On May 21, 2019, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff
published a hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding
property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to
speak and present written statements. The planning commission recommended that the
city council _________the permit.
2.OnJune 10, 2019, the city council discussed the permit. They considered reports and
recommendations from the planning commission and city staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council __________ the above-
described conditional use permit because:
1.The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in
conformity with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances.
2.The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area.
3.The use would not depreciate property values.
4.The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of
operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a
nuisance to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust,
odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-off, vibration, general
unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances.
5.The use would not exceed the design standards of any affected street.
6.The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets,
police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools
and parks.
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7.The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services.
8.The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site’s natural and
scenic features into the development design.
9.The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1.All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the city. The director of
community development may approve minor changes.
2.The proposed construction must be started within one year of council approval or the
permit shall end. The council may extend this deadline for one year.
3.The city council shall review this permit in one year.
4.The proposed building is permitted to be built within 83 feet of the existing pipeline
on the site. The site has unique characteristics and challenges that justify approval of
a revised pipeline setback.
5.All activity shall be confined to the site. There shall be no parking of customer,
employee and deliveryvehicles on the street rights-of-way.
6.Theapplicant must install screening to the east of the building, along the south
property line and south of the parking lot. Screening shall be satisfied by theuse of a
screening fence, planting screen, berm or combination thereof.
7.Comply with all city ordinance requirements for signage, trash enclosuresand
parking.
8.If a parking shortage occurs, the applicant shall be requiredto build additional
parking stalls to meet demand.
9.Prior to a certificate of occupancy being granted a security plan must be reviewed
and approved via Public Safety.
10.All business licenses held by the Moose Lodge require new applications and
approvals under the new address. Licenses are not transferrable between
addresses.
11.All outdoor activities shall cease operation no later than 9 p.m. daily.
12.All music events shall occur indoors. No outdoor music is permitted.
The Maplewood City Council __________ this resolution on June 10, 2019.
Attachment 2
Maplewood Moose Lodge - 3033 Hazelwood Street North
April 26, 2019
City of Maplewood
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Source: City of Maplewood, Ramsey County
Attachment 3
Maplewood Moose Lodge - 3033 Hazelwood Street North
May 15, 2019
City of Maplewood
Legend
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Future Land Use
High Density Residential
Open Space
Commercial
Industrial
0240
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Source: City of Maplewood, Ramsey County
Attachment 4
Maplewood Moose Lodge - 3033 Hazelwood Street North
April 26, 2019
City of Maplewood
Legend
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Zoning
Multiple Dwelling (r3)
Planned Unit Development (pud)
Light Manufacturing (m1)
Parcel
0240
Feet
Source: City of Maplewood, Ramsey County
Attachment 5
SSR18002April26,2019
Project Narrative2
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SSR18002April26,2019
Project Narrative3
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PLAN
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SHALL GOVERN.ALL PERENNIAL & SHRUB BEDS, PLATERS, TREES, PARKING LOT ISLANDS AND TURF AREAS SHALL BE IRRIGATED.
IF A DISCREPANCY EXISTS BETWEEN THE NUMBER OF PLANTS SHOWN IN THE PLANT MATERIALS SCHEDULE AND THE PLANS, THE PLANSRESTORE ALL AREAS DISTURBED BY CONSTRUCTION UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.
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ELEVATIONS
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Attachment 9
Engineering Plan Review
PROJECT: Moose Lodge – 3033 Hazelwood Street
PROJECT NO: 19-13
COMMENTS BY: Jon Jarosch, P.E. – Assistant CityEngineer
DATE: 5-19-19
PLAN SET: Plans dated 4-25-2019
Theapplicant is proposing to construct a new building and site amenities at 3033 Hazelwood
Street. The applicant is requesting a review of the current design.
As theamount of disturbance on this site is greaterthan0.5 acre, the applicantisrequiredto
meet the City’sstormwater managementrequirements.The applicant is proposing to meet
these requirements via the use of an infiltration basin.According to the information submitted,
the proposed infiltration system will meet and exceed the City’s stormwater management
requirements.
Due to the number of recent developments in close proximity to this proposed development, the
City of Maplewood, in coordination with Ramsey County, will be assessing the warrants for a
signal system at the intersection of Hazelwood Street and County Road D. Thissignal system
needs study will be performed outside of the scope of the proposed Moose Lodge development.
This review does not constitute a final review of the plans, as the applicant will need to submit
construction documents for final review.Thefollowing are engineeringreview comments on the
design and act as conditions prior to issuing permits.
1)As the amount of disturbance on this site is greater than 1 acre, the project shall be
reviewed by the Ramsey-Washington Metropolitan Watershed District (RWMWD). All
requirements of RWMWD shall be met prior to the issuance of a grading permit by the
City.
2)A joint stormwater maintenance agreement with the City and RWMWD shall be signed
by the owner for the proposed infiltration/filtration basins and associated storm sewer
system.
3)Soil borings shall be taken to confirm the infiltration rates assumed in the stormwater
calculations. A copy of the soil boring information shall be provided to the City.
4)A copy of NPDES permitcoverageshallbesubmitted to the City prior to issuance of a
grading permit.
Attachment 9
5)All slopesshall be 3H:1V or flatter.
6)Inlet protection devices shall be installed on allexistingand proposedonsite storm
seweruntil all exposed soils onsite are stabilized.
7)Adjacent streetsand parking areasshall be swept as needed to keep the pavement
clear of sediment and construction debris.
8)All new pedestrian facilities shall be ADA compliant.
9)The total grading volume (cut/fill) shall be noted on the plans.
10)The plans shall besigned and dated by an engineer licensed in the State of Minnesota.
11)Any impacts within Ramsey County Right-of-Way shall be reviewed and approved by
Ramsey County. A right-of-way permit shall be obtained from Ramsey County.
Public Works Permits
The following permits are required by the Maplewood Public Works Department for this project.
12)Grading and erosion control permit
13)Storm Sewer Permit
14)Sanitary Sewer Permit
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