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Home My WebLink About2021-03-16 CDRB Packet Meeting is also available on Comcast Ch. 16 and streaming via maplewoodmn.gov AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Tuesday, March 16, 2021 6:00 P.M. Held Remotely Via Conference Call Dial 1-888-788-0099 or 1-312-626-6799 When Prompted Enter Meeting ID: 934 5507 7170# No Participant ID, Enter # When Prompted A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of Agenda D. Approval of Minutes: 1. February 16, 2021 E. New Business: 1. Design Review, B221 Plaza Project, 3M Center F. Unfinished Business: 1. 2020 Annual Report (No Staff Report) G. Visitor Presentations: H. Board Presentations: I. Staff Presentations: J. Adjourn D1 MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 6:00 P.M. (THIS MEETING WAS HELD REMOTELY VIA CONFERENCE CALL) A. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Kempe called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Chairperson, Bill Kempe Present Boardmember, Jason Lamers Present Vice Chairperson, Matt Ledvina Present Boardmember, Ananth Shankar Present. Boardmember, Bruce Thompson Present Staff Present: Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director Elizabeth Hammond, Planner C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Boardmember Lamers. Ayes - All The motion passed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the January 19, 2021, CDRB minutes as submitted. Seconded by Boardmember Ledvina. Ayes – All The motion passed. E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment, 1600 St. John’s Boulevard East i. Elizabeth Hammond, Planner, gave the report on the Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment for 1600 St. John’s Boulevard East. Boardmember Ledvina made a friendly amendment that is reflected in the motion below in bold and underlined. Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment for 1600 St. John’s Boulevard East.following the 9 conditions in the staff report, modifying condition 3 to allow for a total of 6 signs. (changes to the staff conditions are underlined and in bold): February 16, 2021 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 1 CDRB Packet Page Number1 of 15 D1 1. Not more than five tenants may have wall signage. 2. Wall signs shall not exceed 50 68 square feet. 3. Each tenant may have one wall sign on the north elevation and one additional sign on either the east or west elevation for a total of 10 signs 6 signs. 4. Wall signs are prohibited on the south elevation. 5. One freestanding sign, up to six feet in height and 20 square feet in size is allowed. 6. Staff may approve minor changes, CDRB major changes. 7. All signs placed on the building shall be non-illuminated may be internally illuminated. 8. Signs shall be placed based on the applicant's submitted elevations. 9. All illuminated signs shall comply with the city’s outdoor lighting requirements. Seconded by Boardmember Thompson. Ayes – All All friendly amendments were agreed upon. The motion passed. 2. Design Review, North Fire Station, 1530 County Road C East i. Assistant Community Development Director, Michael Martin, gave the report on the Design Review for the North Fire Station, 1530 County Road C East ii. Michael Mondor, Maplewood Fire Chief, and Brian Bergstrom, Steve Carel and Karen Luger from SEH answered questions of the board. Boardmember Lamers made a friendly amendment that is reflected in the motion below in bold and underlined. Boardmember Thompson moved to approve the resolution for design review for project plans date-stamped February 4, 2021, for the fire station buildingat 1530 County Road CEast. (changes to the staff conditions are underlined and in bold): 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 February 9, 2021. 4. Meet all requirements in the environmental report, dated February 9, 2021. 5. The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District. 6. All signs must meet the requirements of the city’s sign ordinance. Freestanding or monument signs shall be designed to be consistent with the project’s building materials and colors. February 16, 2021 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 2 CDRB Packet Page Number2 of 15 D1 7. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for staff approval the following items: a. A revised site plan showing the inclusion of a sidewalk along County Road C East that also avoids the oak tree near the intersection of County Road C and Hazelwood Street. b. Submit to staff elevations for the trash enclosure. 8. 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 lots and driveways. c. Install all required landscaping and an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all landscaped areas. 9. 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 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. 10. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. 11. The applicant shall eliminate the “N” on the building design. Seconded by Boardmember Kempe. Ayes – Kempe, Lamers, Shankar, Thompson Nay – Ledvina All friendly amendments were agreed upon. The motion passed. Boardmember Ledvina voted nay because he would like to see the design consistent with the design of the south fire station. 3. 2020 Annual Report Assistant Community Development Director, Michael Martin, shared with the board the format for the 2020 Annual Report. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS February 16, 2021 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 3 CDRB Packet Page Number3 of 15 D1 None. G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. H. BOARD PRESENTATIONS None. I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS J. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Kempe at 6:57 p.m. February 16, 2021 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 4 CDRB Packet Page Number4 of 15 E1 COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARDSTAFF REPORT Meeting Date March 16, 2021 REPORT TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager REPORT FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director PRESENTOR: Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: Design Review, B221 Plaza Project, 3M Center Action Requested: Motion Discussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: TroyAndroli, of TKDA, on behalf of 3M, is seeking approval for a two-phase project to re-utilize the B221 quad plaza at the 3M Center. In order to proceed with this project, the applicant needs to receive design review approval. Recommended Motion: Motion to approve the design plans date-stamped February 26, 2021, for the B221 quad plaza project located within the 3M Center campus. 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. The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District. 4. The applicant shall obtain a grading and erosion control permit, a storm sewer permit, and a sanitary sewer permit from the City for the proposed improvements. 5. The applicant shall provide details on the amount of area disturbed by the proposed improvements, as well as a summary of any increase in impervious surfaces created with this project. If the project disturbs more than ½ acre or creates more than 5,000 square feet of new impervious, the project will be required to meet the City’s stormwater management standards. 6. Any identification or monument signs for the project must meet the requirements of the 3M Campus’ comprehensive sign plan. 7. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. CDRB Packet Page Number5 of 15 E1 FiscalImpact: 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 EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt. The city deemed the applicant’s application complete on February 26, 2021. The initial 60-day review deadline for a decision is April 27, 2021. 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 Building 221 is an underground parking structure, which lies underneath the walking surface of the plaza – also known as the quad area on the 3M Center campus. It was built in two stages in the 1960s. Through the years, the plaza was modified several times. In its current state, the plaza serves as an outdoor space that connects the quad buildings. However, the stress of multiple modifications and redesigns has exposed the plaza’s aging infrastructure. The waterproofing membrane that protected the structure below from water infiltration was partially removed, and the remaining membrane has deteriorated to the point of being ineffective. This water infiltration has damaged the concrete structure of the parking facility. The general purpose of this project is to repair the concrete, restore the waterproofing layer, facilitate drainage, and provide a walking/driving surface for the plaza. The next phase of the project will complete the plaza by adding a pavilion, seating areas, plantings, three pergola-style workspaces, and a stair at the north side of the plaza. Rendering of quad plaza after completion of phase two CDRB Packet Page Number6 of 15 E1 Reference Information Site Description Site Size: 379 Acres Existing Land Use: 3M Campus Surrounding Land Uses North: 3M Campus South: 3M Campus and Interstate 94 East: 3M Campus West: 3M Campus Planning Existing Land Use: Industrial (I) Existing Zoning: Heavy Manufacturing (M2) Attachments 1. Location Map 2. Site Plan 3. Landscape Plan 4. Quad Plaza Renderings 5. Applicant Narrative 6. Applicant’s plans (separate attachment) a. Full Project Plans can be found at: https://maplewoodmn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/29273/Drawings-Phase-1---11x17--- 3M-PDF CDRB Packet Page Number7 of 15 E1, Attachment 1 3M Plaza Project March 2, 2021 City of Maplewood Legend ! I P 0490 Feet Source: City of Maplewood, Ramsey County CDRB Packet Page Number8 of 15 E1, Attcahment 2 PROJ. #: 56216 10/06/2020 LIC. NO.: DATE: AMANDA MARIE KIEFFER I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME: CDRB Packet Page Number9 of 15 E1, Attcahment 3 PROJ. #: 1 3 1 3 0 7 1 0 1 2 CDRB Packet Page Number10 of 15 E1, Attcahment 4 QUAD PLAZA PROJECT 02 FUTURE - NORTHWEST AERIAL MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA CDRB Packet Page Number11 of 15 E1, Attcahment 4 QUAD PLAZA PROJECT 02 FUTURE - SOUTHEAST AERIAL MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA CDRB Packet Page Number12 of 15 E1, Attcahment 4 QUAD PLAZA PROJECT 02 FUTURE - SOUTHWEST AERIAL MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA CDRB Packet Page Number13 of 15 E1, Attcahment 5 CDRB Packet Page Number14 of 15 E1, Attcahment 5 CDRB Packet Page Number15 of 15