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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers - Maplewood City Hall
1830 County Road B East
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Agenda
D. Approval of Minutes:
1. October 15, 2019
E. New Business:
1. Design Review, Tumble Fresh, 223 Larpenteur Avenue East
2. 2019 Community Design Review Board Annual Report
F. Unfinished Business:
G. Visitor Presentations:
H. Board Presentations:
I. Staff Presentations:
J. Adjourn
At 6:30 p.m. the board took a 2 minute recess and reconvened at 6:32 p.m.
COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date November 19, 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, Tumble Fresh, 223 Larpenteur Avenue East
AGENDA ITEM:
Action Requested: Motion Discussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation
Policy Issue:
Todd Olin of Sambatek, on behalf of Linn Properties, is proposing a new 4,770-square-foot
commercial building at 223 Larpenteur Avenue. This new building will house a coin laundry
business. Laundry is a permitted use for this site. To move forward with this project, the applicant
needs city approval of design review.
Recommended Motion:
Motion to approve the design plans date-stamped October 31, 2019 for a 4,770-square-foot
commercial building located at 223 Larpenteur Avenue East. 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. Meet all requirements in the engineering report, dated November 8, 2019.
4. Prior to the city issuing any grading or building permits the applicant shall be required to do
the following:
a. Submit to staff a revised site plan that shows the elimination of the Larpenteur Avenue
access drive.
b. Submit to staff a copy of an executed and recorded shared access and maintenance
agreement for the shared drive off of Adolphus Street.
5. The applicant shall provide an irrevocable letter of credit or cash escrow in the amount of
150 percent of the cost of installing the landscaping before getting a building permit.
6. Per city ordinance, all rooftop equipment is required to be screened.
7. The applicant is required to remove the existing Larpenteur Avenue access drive and
restore it with curbing per Ramsey County requirements.
8. Per city ordinance, trash container enclosures shall be provided around all trash containers
and shall be 100 percent opaque.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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 October 31, 2019. The initial 60-day review
deadline for a decision is December 30, 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
Design Review
Site Layout
The existing vacant site currently has two access drives – one on the south side to Larpenteur
Avenue and one on the west side of the site leading to Adolphus Street. The applicant’s plans had
proposed to maintain these two access drives. Larpenteur Avenue is a county road and with land
use changes Ramsey County has the authority to review requests for access onto its road network.
Ramsey County is requiring the applicant revise its site plan to eliminate the access drive from
Larpenteur Avenue limiting access to this site to Adolphus Street.
The new building is required to be setback at least 30 feet from the east, south and west property
lines – the applicant’s plans meet this requirement. The proposed parking lot is required to be
setback at least 15 feet from the east, south and west property lines – the applicant is also meeting
this requirement. There is no building setback to the north and the parking lot meets the five foot
setback. The site will continue to operate a shared access drive off of Adolphus Street with the
restaurant to the north. Portions of the existing shared parking lot to the north will be removed to
meet the five foot setback.
The applicant will be adding a sidewalk along Larpenteur Avenue. A trash enclosure will be located
on the north side of the site.
Architectural
The proposed 4,770-square-foot building will be constructed with a mix of materials including
several brick colors, simulated stone, EIFS and glass that according to the applicant are articulated
in a manner to emphasize signage and entry points. The building is designed attractively both on
the exterior and interior.
Landscaping
The site has no tree replacement requirements. The applicant is proposing to plant 18 new trees
and numerous shrubs, grasses and perennials throughout the site. A large amount of the proposed
landscaping will occur on the west side of the site helping to provide a barrier between this new
building and the existing townhomes.
Parking
A 4,770-square-foot building is required to provide 24 parking spaces – the applicant is proposing to
provide 36 spaces. All spaces are proposed to meet the city’s minimum dimension requirements.
Lighting and Signage
The applicant's photometric plan meets ordinance requirements. The CDRB does not review
signage but the applicant's plans indicated reuse of an existing nonconforming monument sign. This
sign has been dormant for several years and has lost its legal, non-conforming status. Also, the
applicant’s narrative mentioned a “monument sign with an electronic message center.” Because of
this site’s proximity to residential property to the west dynamic displays are not permitted for this
site. All proposed signage for this site must meet the city’s requirements.
Department Comments
Engineering
Please see Jon Jarosch's engineering report, dated November 8, 2019, attached to this report.
Building
From Dave Peterson - Building Official: Build per 2012 IBC, 2012 IMC, 2012 IFGC, 2014 NEC,
2012 Minnesota State Plumbing Code, 2015 Minnesota State Fire Code, MN 2015 Accessibility
code, MN1306, and 2015 Minnesota Building Code.
Demonstrate compliance with all the requirements of the 2012 Minnesota Energy Code Chapter
1323 Section C401.2. Mixing 2012 IECC provisions and ASHRAE Standard 90.1 to obtain
compliance is not an option. The following forms must be completed as submittals.
a. ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Building Envelope Compliance Documentation
b. ASHRAE 90.1-2010 HVAC Compliance Documentation
c. ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Service Water Heating Compliance Documentation
d. ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Lighting Compliance Documentation
e. Or COMCHECK
Special inspections required as per 2012 IBC Chapter 17. Complete supporting special inspection
schedule document and submit with plans.
Plumbing plans shall be submitted to the State Plumbing Department for approval prior to the
issuance of a plumbing permit. St. Paul water requires permits for water piping. Maplewood
requires a permit for drain waste and vent.
Permits are required for building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, and sprinklers.
Provide two sets of stamped and signed plans and one digital set.
Citizen Comments
Staff surveyed the 31 surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the proposed site for their
opinion about this proposal. Staff received one response -shown below.
1. We have a coin laundry on Rice and Larpenteur. I would hope that meets the need. This area is
pretty much residential and I think we should keep it that way, so I am not in favor of it. (Allan
and Joan Button, 1744 Onacrest Curve)
Reference Information
Site Size: 0.94
Existing Land Use: Vacant Land
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Crooked Pint Restaurant
South: Larpenteur Avenue and Vacant Land in Saint Paul
East: Interstate 35E
West: Townhomes
Planning
Existing Land Use: Commercial
Existing Zoning: Business Commercial
Attachments
1. Overview Map
2. Applicant's Letter
3. Site Plan
4. Landscape Plan
5. Building Elevations
6. Jon Jarosch's Engineering Report, dated November 8, 2019
7. Applicant's plans (separate attachment)
Attachment 1
223 Larpenteur Avenue East
October 24, 2019
City of Maplewood
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Source: City of Maplewood, Ramsey County
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Attachment 6
Engineering Plan Review
PROJECT: Tumble Fresh Laundromat – 223 Larpenteur Avenue
PROJECT NO: 19-39
COMMENTS BY: Jon Jarosch, Assistant City Engineer
DATE: November 8, 2019
PLAN SET: Engineering plans dated 10-22-2019
Stormwater Management Plan dated 10-22-2019
The applicant is proposing to construct a laundromat at 223 Larpenteur Avenue. The applicant
is requesting design approval.
Stormwater management for the site is proposed to be accommodated via the use of two
surface storm water treatment basins. It appears from the stormwater management plan that the
proposed development meets the City’s stormwater management standards.
This review does not constitute a final review of the plans, as the applicant will need to submit
construction documents for final review, along with ratified agreements, prior to issuing building
and grading permits.
The following are engineering review comments on the design and act as conditions prior to
issuing permits:
Drainage and Stormwater Management
1) The project shall be submitted to the Capitol Regions Watershed District (CRWD) for
review. All conditions of CRWD shall be met.
2) A joint stormwater maintenance agreement with the City and CRWD shall be signed by
the owner for the proposed infiltration/filtration basins, underground infiltration system,
and associated storm sewer system.
3) Sump structures or other pre-treatment devices shall be installed upstream of all
discharge points into basins or other areas.
4) Cleanouts shall be installed every 100-feet or at bends on the draintile.
Grading and Erosion Control
5) The infiltration basins and underground infiltration systems shall be protected from
sedimentation throughout construction.
Attachment 6
6) Inlet protection devices shall be installed on all existing and proposed onsite storm
sewer until all exposed soils are stabilized.
7) Public roads and private drives shall be swept as needed to keep the pavement clear of
sediment and construction debris.
8) All pedestrian facilities shall be ADA compliant.
9) A copy of the project SWPPP and NDPES Permit shall be submitted prior to the
issuance of a grading permit.
10) All slopes shall be 3H:1V or less steep in slope.
11) The total cut/fill volume shall be noted on the grading plan.
12) Stabilized rock construction entrances shall be installed at all entry/exit points into the
site.
Sanitary Sewer and Water Service
13) Sanitary sewer service piping shall be schedule 40 PVC or SDR 35.
14) The proposed water service modifications are subject to the review and conditions of
Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS). The applicant shall submit plans and
specifications to SPRWS for review and meet all requirements they may have prior to
the issuance of a grading permit by the City.
15) The applicant shall be responsible for paying any SAC, WAC, or PAC charges related to
the improvements proposed with this phase of the project. Appropriate fees shall be
charged during the permitting process.
Other
16) Since Larpenteur Avenue is a Ramsey County roadway, the project was forwarded for
comment. Ramsey County has indicated that the proposed access onto Larpenteur
Avenue lies too close to the exit ramp for Interstate 35E, as well as Adolphus Street. As
such, a driveway access onto Larpenteur Avenue will not be allowed. The site plan shall
be modified accordingly.
17) All work within Ramsey County right-of-way requires approval from Ramsey County. All
conditions of Ramsey County shall be met prior to issuance of permits.
Attachment 6
18) The project shall be sent to MnDot for a drainage review. All conditions of MnDot shall
be met.
Public Works Permits
The following permits are required by the Public Works Department for this project. The
applicant should verify the need for other City permits with the Building Department.
19) Grading and erosion control permit
20) Sanitary Sewer Permit
21) Storm Sewer Permit
Landscaping
Comments by - Emily Dunlap, City of Maplewood Natural Resource Coordinator
On all developments, the City requires that a minimum of 5000 square feet of infiltration basins
are planted rather than seeded. Seeding and establishing vegetation from a native seed mix is
very different from, and more difficult than, establishing turf. Using plants rather than seeds
hastens the establishment and the City is typically able to sign off on the planting right away.
The design submitted includes some shrubs around the edge of the basins.
Requirements:
Please inform City staff of the combined square footage of the basins, as well as the
square footage of the upland seeded areas.
The City would like to see a minimum of 5000 square feet of the basins planted, rather
than seeded. Plantings should be more successful than seed, especially in the bottom of
the basin, where seed is frequently washed away by storm water.
Provide a landscape drawing for each basin including a list of species, container size,
and quantities. Basins can be planted with either shrubs, perennials, or a combination of
the two. Planted portions of the basin should be mulched.
If a native seed mix is approved for a portion of the basin or in upland areas, provide
information on maintenance for the planting year, Year 2, and Year 3, addressing what
maintenance activities will be required and what entity (developer, owner, etc.) will take
on this responsibility.
- END COMMENTS -
COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARDSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date November 19, 2019
REPORT TO:
Bill Kempe, Community Design Review Board
REPORT FROM:Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director
PRESENTER:
Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM:2019Community Design Review BoardAnnual Report
Action Requested:MotionDiscussionPublic Hearing
Form of Action:ResolutionOrdinanceContract/AgreementProclamation
Policy Issue:
Maplewood City Ordinance requires the Community Design Review Board (CDRB)to: Prepare a
report to the City Council by January 31 of each year outlining the board's actions and activities
during the preceding year. The report may include recommended changes, including but not
limited to ordinances and/or procedures.
Recommended Action:
Staff is recommending approval of the CDRB2019Annual Report.
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 ReservesOther:N/A/
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment
Operational EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt.
City of Maplewood’s board and commissions report annually the activities of the past year to the
City Council.
Background
Attached to this memo is the CDRB’s2019Annual Report. The CDRB’sAnnual Report is part of
the larger Community Development Annual Report that also includes the annual reports for the
Planning Commission,Housing and Economic Development Commission and Environment and
Natural Resources Commission. In coordination with staff from the Community Development
Department, many of the projects and initiatives worked on by the Cityand the department require
and rely on feedback and guidance from multiple board and commissions.
A hard copy of the entire 2019Community Development Annual Report will be handed out to Board
Membersat the January 21, 2019meeting. The 2019Annual Report is scheduled to be presented
to the City Councilfor its approval at the meeting onJanuary 13, 2019.
Attachments
1.2019CDRBAnnual Report
Attachment 1
CDRB
2019 Actions and Activities
The CDRB similarly reviewed projects of Maplewood’s
For a good portion of 2019, signage was a topic the Community
Design Review Board (CDRB) focused on as several businesses
County made noteworthy upgrades at Aldrich Areas to both the
were requesting city approval to amend their comprehensive
building and parking lot making them both more environmentally-
sign plans in order to provide a fresh look and upgrades to
friendly. The Roseville Area and North St. Paul-Maplewood-
Oakdale school districts had projects approved that continue
each district’s efforts at upgrading their educational facilities in
be removed working to ensure a high standard of design in the
Maplewood safeguarding that Maplewood kids continue to get
City of Maplewood.
in 2019 which is a slight increase from the previous year but
This past year also saw the CDRB approving new building
consistent with the number of items being reviewed annually
projects as the medical and senior housing sectors continue
when compared to the last several years.
to expand in Maplewood. The CDRB also approved a new
Maplewood Moose Lodge building in the city’s North End
neighborhood as the group sold its previous facility to the City.
The City is working to redevelop the Moose Lodge’s former home
in the Gladstone neighborhood. Speaking of Gladstone, Sherman
phase of the Frost English Village redevelopment project.
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XX,XXX
SQ. FT. OF NEW
The CDRB reviews building design plans, site plans and landscape
BY CDRB
APPROVED BY
for proposed multi-family, commercial and industrial development in
CDRB
building hich will be built at 1790 Beam Avenue East.
Major Projects Reviewed in 2019
Removal of Abandoned Signs City Code Review Towns of New Century 3rd Addition New Century Boulevard
Maple Ponds Comprehensive Sign Plan 1854 Beebe Road Harambee Elementary School 30 County Road B
HealthEast Spine Center Comprehensive Sign Plan 1790 Beam Avenue
1747 Beam Avenue TGK Automotive Service 2545 Conway Avenue
Saint Paul Business Center Comprehensive Sign Plan B301 Building Addition 3M Campus
225 Roselawn Avenue and 1983 Sloan Place Elim Care Senior Housing Facility 1534 County Road C
Aldrich Arena 1850 White Bear Avenue Carver Elementary School Expansion 2680 Upper Afton Road
Maplewood Moose Lodge Frost English Village Commercial Building 1905 English Street
Conducting City Business and Public Meetings PresentationTumble Fresh 223 Larpenteur Avenue
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Attachment 1
CDRB Meets on 3rd
Tuesday of Every
Month – 6 p.m.
Looking Ahead to 2020CDRB Membership
activities for 2020:
PHOTO TO BE
•
investement in its facilities in Maplewood - projects include upgrades
UPDATED
at John Glenn Middle School and a new elementary school.
• Continue to have in-service training sessions to develop the skills of
the CDRB; including sustainable building practices.
• Review the City’s Sign Code for potential amendments.
2017 CDRB - Matt Ledvina (left to right), Bruce Thompson, Jason
Lamers, Bill Kempe and Ananth Shankar.
by the City Council. Membership terms are
for three years, with extensions for additional
terms approved by the City Council. The current
membership is as follows:
Bill Kempe — Chairperson
Elementary School, pictured above. This project is one of several ISD 622 is
Member since 2/11/13; Term Expires 4/30/21
planning to conduct on its facilities in Maplewood.
Matt Ledvina — Vice-chairperson
CDRB Project Review -Comparative
Member since 3/10/97; Term Expires 4/30/20
30
Jason Lamers — Member
28
Member since 5/26/09; Term Expires 4/30/21
24
Ananth Shankar — Member
25
Member since 8/8/94; Term Expires 4/30/22
2121
20
Bruce Thompson — Member
20
1818
Member since 10/8/18; Term Expires 4/30/22
14
15
Bill Knutson — City Council Liaison
10
5
Michael Martin — Staff Liaison
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20122013201420152016201720182019
Number of Projects Review - Year-by-Year Comparison
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