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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Held Remotely Via Conference Call
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When Prompted Enter Meeting ID: 830 1963 2981#
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A.Call to Order
B.Roll Call
C.Approval of Agenda
D.Approval of Minutes:
1.September 21, 2021
E.New Business:
1.Design Review, Ridge Periodontics, 3033 Hazelwood Street North
2.2021 Community Design Review Board Annual Report
F.Unfinished Business:
G.Visitor Presentations:
H.Board Presentations:
I.Staff Presentations:
J.Adjourn
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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
5:00 P.M.
A.CALL TO ORDER
Boardmember Shankar called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
B.ROLL CALL
Chairperson, Bill Kempe Absent
Boardmember, Jason Lamers Present
Boardmember, Ananth Shankar Present
Staff Present: Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director
Steven Love, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Elizabeth Hammond, Planner
C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the July 27, 2021, CDRB minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E.NEW BUSINESS
1.Design Review, Lower Afton Apartments, 2501 Londin Lane
i.Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director, gave the report on the
Design Review for Lower Afton Apartments, 2501 Londin Lane.
ii.Alex Bisanz, Real Estate Equities, addressed the board and answered questions.
iii.Petro Megits, Kaas Wilson Architects, addressed the board and answered questions.
iv.Josh McKinney, Sambatek, Inc., addressed the board and answered questions.
Boardmembers Lamers and Shankar made friendly amendments that are reflected in the motion
below in bold and underlined.
Boardmember Lamers made a motion to approve the plans date stamped September 3, 2021
section 3.01 items 1-12 with additional items 13 and 14. (changes to the staff conditions are
underlined and in bold:
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1. Obtain a conditional use permit from the city council for this project.
2. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
3. All requirements of the fire marshal and building official must be met.
4. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the engineering review authored by Jon Jarosch, dated
September 9, 2021.
5. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the environmental review authored by Shann Finwall and
Carole Gernes, dated September 13, 2021.
6. The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Ramsey-Washington Metro
Watershed District.
7. Rooftop vents and equipment shall be located out of view from all sides of the property.
8. Any identification or monument signs for the project must meet the requirements of the city’s
sign ordinance. Identification or monument signs shall be designed to be consistent with the
project’s building materials and colors.
9. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for staff approval the
following items:
a. The applicant shall provide the city with 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.
b. Submit to staff a screening plan detailing that all ordinance requirements are met in terms
of screening on the west side of the west parking lot.
10. 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.
d. Install all required outdoor lighting.
e. Install all required sidewalks and trails.
11. 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
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fall or winter or within six weeks of occupancy of the building if occupancy is in the spring
or summer.
12. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
13. The applicant shall submit revised elevations showing the color-matched down spouts
along with a transition band between the seam in the block and the upper building
materials to ensure there is a nice transition.
14. The City Engineer shall review and make a determination on the need of a crosswalk
from Sterling Street across Londin Lane to the development site.
Seconded by Vice Chairperson Shankar. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item will go before the city council on October 25, 2021.
2. Design Review, The American Cooperative on Lake Phalen, 1875 East Shore Drive
i. Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director, gave the report on the
Design Review for The American Cooperative on Lake Phalen, 1875 East Shore Drive.
ii. Mick Conlan, Gramercy Development Companies, addressed the board and answered
questions.
iii. Matt Pavek, Civil Site Group, addressed the board and answered questions.
iv. Mindy Michael, Kaas Wilson Architects, addressed the board and answered questions.
Boardmember Lamers made a motion to approve the plans date stamped September 3, 2021,
section 3.01 items 1-12 as proposed by city staff.
1. Obtain a conditional use permit for a shoreland planned unit development from the city
council for this project.
2. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
3. All requirements of the fire marshal and building official must be met.
4. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the engineering review authored by Jon Jarosch, dated
September 9, 2021.
5. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the environmental review authored by Shann Finwall and
Carole Gernes, dated September 13, 2021.
6. The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Ramsey-Washington Metro
Watershed District.
7. Rooftop vents and equipment shall be located out of view from all sides of the property.
8. A comprehensive sign plan is approved for this project, subject to the following conditions:
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a. A single monument sign is approved for this site and must meet the requirements of the
city’s sign ordinance. The monument sign shall be designed to be consistent with the
project’s building materials and colors.
b. The monument sign must be located within the property boundaries and meet setback
requirements.
c. The director of community development may approve minor changes.
9. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for staff approval the
following items:
a. The applicant shall provide the city with 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.
b. Submit to staff a screening plan detailing that all ordinance requirements are met in terms
of screening on the west side of the property.
c. Submit to staff plans for the proposed pergola on the south portion of the site.
d. Submit to staff a revised photometric plan meeting all city requirements.
10. 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.
d. Install all required outdoor lighting.
e. Install all required sidewalks and trails.
11. 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.
12. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes - All
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The motion passed.
This item will go before the city council on October 11, 2021.
3. Zoning Code Text Amendment, Dynamic LED Signs
i. Planner, Elizabeth Hammond gave the report on amending the Zoning Code Text.
ii. Sal Bagley, Wold Architects on behalf of ISD 622, was present to answer questions of the
board.
BoardmemberLamersmade a motionto approve the draft ordinance amending the city’s sign
code.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
This item will go before the city council on October 11, 2021.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
H. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None.
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Boardmember Shankar at 6:42 p.m.
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COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARDSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date December 21, 2021
REPORT TO:
Melinda Coleman, City Manager
REPORT FROM:Elizabeth Hammond, Planner
PRESENTER:
Elizabeth Hammond, Planner
AGENDA ITEM:Design Review, Ridge Periodontics, 3033 Hazelwood Street North
Action Requested:MotionDiscussionPublic Hearing
Form of Action:ResolutionOrdinanceContract/AgreementProclamation
Policy Issue:
Foundation Architects, on behalf of Ridge Periodontics and Dental Implants, has applied for a
conditional use permit and design review to allow for the construction of a specialty dental clinicat
3033 Hazelwood Street North.The proposed single story building is 4,052 sq. ft., and would be
positioned on the north end of the subject propertynear County Road D and Hazelwood Street. The
applicant submitted design plans for review and consideration by the board. A conditional use
permit is required in the light manufacturing zoning district for the construction of any building within
350 feet of a residential district.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve the design plans for aproposed dental clinic, dated stamped November 30, 2021
at 3033 Hazelwood StreetNorth, subject to certain conditions of approval:
1.Repeat this review again in two years, if the city has not issued a building permit.
2.The applicant shall meet the requirements set forth in the report by the Assistant City
Engineer, Jon Jarosch, dated December 2, 2021.
3.Theapplicant shall meet the requirements set forth in the report by the Environmental
Planner, Shann Finwall, and the Natural Resources Coordinator, Carole Gernes, dated
December 10, 2021. The applicant shall work with staff to replace some of the
landscaping details on the landscape plan, per staff’s recommendations.
4.All requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code must be achieved.
5.All mechanical equipment and trash receptacles shall be screenedfrom view of all
nearby residential properties, per city ordinancestandards.
6.The applicant shall provide additional screening along the southern edge of the parking
lot. The screening can consist of fencing or landscaping. Given the existing easements,
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the applicant will work with the pipeline and power companyto determine the best type
of screening at this location. The applicant will provide a plan to the city for review
detailing the proposed screening. The plan may be approved by staff.
7.The applicant shall restore any public right-of-way, adjacent propertyor property irons
disturbed by the construction.
8.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.
9.Written documentation from all easement holders affecting this site indicating approvalof
the plans for the planned improvements.
10.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.
11.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 forall required exterior improvements. The owner or contractor shall
complete anyunfinished exterior improvements by June 1 of the following year if
occupancy of thebuilding is in the fall or winter or within six weeks of occupancy
of the building ifoccupancy is in the spring or summer.
12. The proposed building is permitted to be built within 50 feet of the existing pipeline on
the site. The site has unique characteristics and challenges that justify approval of a
revised pipeline setback.
13.Comply with all city ordinance requirements for signage, trash enclosures and parking.
14.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
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Strategic Plan Relevance:
Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment
Operational EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt.
The city deemed the applicant’s application complete on November 30, 2021. The initial 60-day
review deadline for a decision is January 29, 2022. 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
Project Overview
Ridge Periodontics and Dental Implantscurrently operates a clinic in Maplewood at 2480 White
Bear Avenue and has outgrown their space, which they are currently leasing. The clinic is
purchasing the property at 3033 Hazelwood Street North in order to construct their own building on
the site, which will meet their need for additional space. The property is currently vacant and owned
by the Maplewood Moose Lodge.
There are pipeline and power easements that run through the property and elevation changes that
limit the buildable area on the property. Given the existing power and pipeline easements, the
building will be situated on the north end of the property.Both transmission towers will remain in
place. The applicant is proposing to install landscaping surrounding the base of the north tower,
which is adjacent to and located on the north end the proposed parking lot.
City code section 12-400 requires that “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.”The code goes
on to allow some flexibility for development near a pipeline, stating “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 proposed building
location is outside of the pipeline easement, and approximately 50 feet from the north line and
boundary of the pipeline easement. Staff believes the proposed building location is reasonable
given the unique shape of the parcel and the fact that the easements on the site limit the
buildable area on the property.
The proposed building will have access provided off Hazelwood Street and the existing sidewalks
surrounding the site will remain in place. The drive aisle to the parking lot is shown at 24 feet in
width, which meets code requirements, with a stop sign to be installed at the exit from the property.
City code requires one parking stallfor each 200square feet of floor area.Based on the building
floor area of 4,052 sq. ft. theproperty is required to have 21stalls for the clinic. The proposed
parking lot layout provides 26 parking stalls for the clinic customers, exceeding this requirement.
The parking area meets setback requirementsfrom the street right-of-wayandthe parking stalls are
shown to be 9.5 feet in width by 18 feet in length, achieving the code standardsfor parking stall
size.
The proposed one story building is attractive, meets setback requirementsandis shown to be 16
feet in height. There are six (6) patient rooms along with clinic offices, bathrooms and a reception
andpatient waiting area. In addition to the clinic space, a small seminar room that can
accommodate 24 people will be used as a break room and for training sessions. Finally, the
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applicant is proposing to plant a combination of trees and perennials throughout the site which will
complement the building design.
Commissionand City CouncilReview
Design Review
The Community Design Review Board will review theprojectdetailson December 21, 2021.
Conditional Use Permit
The proposed use requires a conditional use permit given the proximity to adjacent residentially
zoned property. The subject property is located in the light manufacturing zoning district. City code
section 44-637 (b) requires that “No building or exterioruse, except parking, may be erected,
altered or conducted within 350 feet of a residential district without a conditional use permit.”
The conditional use permit and project details will be reviewed by the Planning Commission on
December 21, 2021.
The City Council will review the project, and make the final determination on the conditional use
permit on January 10, 2022.
Department Comments
Engineering Department, Jon Jarosch
Please see the engineering report, dated December 2, 2021, attached tothis report.
Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall and Natural Resource Coordinator, Carole Gernes
Please see the environmental report, dated December 10, 2021, attached to this report.
Citizen Comments
Staff surveyed the surrounding properties. A public hearing notice and project details were sent to
the properties within 500 feetof the subject property. Staff received one phone call regarding the
proposal from a neighboring resident, with general questions about the project.
Reference Information
Site Description
Site Size: 1.86Acres
Existing Land Use: Vacant Land
Surrounding Land Uses
North: County Road D East and Bruce Vento Trail
South: Cardinal Point –Senior Cooperative Housing
East: Conifer Ridge Apartments
West: County Road D East and Excel Energy Substation
Planning
Existing Land Use:Utility
Existing Zoning:Light Manufacturing
Attachments
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1.Conditional Use Permit Resolution
2.Overview Map
3.Land Use Map
4.Zoning Map
5.Applicant’s Narrative
6.Engineering Report, dated December 2, 2021
7.Environmental Report, dated December 10, 2021
8.Applicant’s Plans, Date-Stamped November 30, 2021(separate attachments)
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01Foundation Architects, on behalf of the Ridge Periodontics and Dental Implants,
has requested approval of a conditional use permit to operate a dental clinicon
the property.
1.02The property is located at3033 Hazelwood Street North and is legally described
as: Lot 1, Block 1, Maekloth Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota
PIN:032922210119
1.03City Ordinance Section 44-637(a) (b) requires a Conditional Use Permit for any
building erected, altered or conducted within 350 feet of a residential district.
Section 2. Standards.
2.01General Conditional Use Permit Standards. City Ordinance Section 44-1097(a)
states that the City Council must base approval of a Conditional Use Permit on
the following nine standards for approval.
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.
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.
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9.The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
Section 3. Findings.
3.01 The proposal meets the specific Conditional Use Permit standards.
Section 4. City Review Process
4.01The City conducted the following review when considering this conditional use
permit request.
1.On December 21, 2021, the Planning Commission held a public hearing. City
staff published a hearing notice in the Pioneer Press 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 ________ this resolution.
2.On January 10, 2022, the City Council discussed this resolution. They
considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and
City staff.
Section 5.City Council
5.01The City Council hereby _______ the resolution. Approval is based on the
findings outlined in section 3 of this resolution. Approval is subject to the
following conditions:
1.Repeat this review again in two years if the city has not issued a building
permit.
2.The applicant shall meet the requirements set forth in the report by the
Assistant City Engineer, Jon Jarosch, dated December 2, 2021.
3.The applicant shall meet the requirements set forth in the report by the
Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall, and the Natural Resources
Coordinator, Carole Gernes, dated December 10, 2021. The applicant shall
work with staff to replace some of the landscaping details on the landscape
plan, per staff’s recommendations.
4.All requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code must be achieved.
5.All mechanical equipment and trash receptacles shall be screened from view
of all nearby residential properties, per city ordinance standards.
6.The applicant shall provide additional screening along the southern edge of
the parking lot. Thescreening can consist of fencing or landscaping. Given
the existing easements, the applicant will work with the pipeline and power
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company to determine the best type of screening at this location. The
applicant will provide a plan to the city for review detailing the proposed
screening. The plan may be approved by staff.
7.The applicant shall restore any public right-of-way, adjacent property or
property irons disturbed by the construction.
8.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.
9.Written documentation from all easement holders affecting this site indicating
approvalof the plans for the planned improvements.
10.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 alllandscaped areas.
11.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 forall required exterior improvements. The owner or
contractor shall complete anyunfinished exterior improvements by
June 1 of the following year if occupancy of thebuilding is in the fall or
winter or within six weeks of occupancy of the building ifoccupancy is
in the spring or summer.
12.The proposed building is permitted to be built within 50 feet of the existing
pipeline on the site. The site has unique characteristics and challenges that
justify approval of a revised pipeline setback.
13.Comply with all city ordinance requirements for signage, trash enclosures and
parking.
14.All work shall follow the approved plans. City staff may approve minor
changes.
__________ by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, on January 10,2022.
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Overview Map - 3033 Hazelwood St.
November 24, 2021
City of Maplewood
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Source: City of Maplewood, Ramsey County
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Future Land Use Map - 3033 Hazelwood Street North
December 13, 2021
City of Maplewood
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Future Land Use - 2040
High Density Residential
Mixed-Use - Community
Commercial
Employment
Utility
Open Space
Park
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Source: City of Maplewood, Ramsey County
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Zoning Map - 3033 Hazelwood Street North
December 13, 2021
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Multiple Dwelling (r3)
Planned Unit Development (pud)
Light Manufacturing (m1)
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Source: City of Maplewood, Ramsey County
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Attachment 5
Community Design Review Board Application
Project: Ridge Periodontics
Project No.: 21-21
To: City of Maplewood Building Inspector
From: Robert Shaffer, AIA, CID, LEED AP - Foundation Architects
Date:11/23/21
Please see the attached drawing set and requested materials for the City of Maplewood Community Design Review.
Written narrative:
This application is for a proposed 4,052 square foot single story, SIPs shell, slab on grade
periodontal dental clinic to be built at 3033 Hazelwood St. North. This clinic will serve as a new
location for Dr. Hemmerich and colleagues at Ridge Periodontal and Dental Implants. Her current
dental clinic in Maplewood is too small and can’t feasibly be updated; so the doctor is excited about
having her clinic stay in Maplewood in her own building. A small seminar space does double duty in
this building acting as a seminar space for about 24 people (other doctors for training sessions) and
also as a staff meeting and breakroom. The clinic will be a 6 chair dental clinic specializing in
periodontics and dental implants. The structure of the main clinic is to be a single-sloped roof
structure with the seminar room forming a taller “tower” form with a sloped roof to match. It will be
clad in wide lap siding with larger panels between tall windows over SIPS (structural insulation panel
system) providing a very energy efficient enclosure and tight building.
The site currently houses two large transmission towers and has pipeline and power easements
limiting where the structure could be built. It is on a hill which slopes downward towards the County
Road D and Hazelwood St intersection. We’ve situated the building towards the intersection as it is
the only buildable area that avoids the existing easements and will provide a view to and from both
streets. We have included a filtration basin between the building and the property line on the north
to catch any runoff from the building. The parking lot sits beneath the power and within the pipeline
easement leaving the south portion of the site left in a more natural state.
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901 North Third St, Suite 135, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 | foundationarch.com | 612.340.5430
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Application checklist
Survey – included in drawing set
Exterior elevations and renderings – included in drawing set
Landscape plan – included in drawing set
Grading and Drainage plan – included in drawing set
Wetlands delineation plan – not required as stated by city official
Utility plan – included in drawing set
Erosion control plan – included in drawing set
Run-off calculations – included in drawing set
Site is not in a shoreland area – shoreland calculations not required
Existing tree plan - not required as stated by city official as there are no trees currently on
site. Landscape plan includes types, sizes, and proposed locations of new trees to be
planted.
Site and architectural plans showing proposed lighting fixtures – included in drawing set
Cut sheets of proposed fixtures – attached
Photometric plan – included in drawing set
Written narrative – attached
A list of property owners and their addresses for your site and for all properties within
500feet. The City can provide this list upon request.
Application fees – check included in package
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Engineering Plan Review
PROJECT: Ridge Periodontics
3033 Hazelwood Street
PROJECT NO: 21-27
COMMENTS BY: Jon Jarosch, P.E. – Assistant CityEngineer
DATE: 12/2/2021
PLAN SET: Engineering plans dated 11-23-2021
REPORTS: Stormwatermanagement plan dated 11-23-2021
The applicant is proposing to construct a dental clinic and associated site amenities at 3033
Hazelwood Street North. The applicant is requesting a reviewof the current design.
The amount of disturbance on this site is greater than ½acre. As such,the applicantis required
to meet the City’s stormwater quality, rate control, and other stormwater management
requirements.The applicant is proposing to meet these requirements via the use of afiltration
basin at the north end of the property. From the information submitted, it appears that the
proposed design meets the standard Cityand Watershed Districtstormwater management
requirements.
This review does not constitute a final review of the plans, as the applicant will need to submit
construction documentsfor final review.Thefollowing are engineeringreview comments on the
design and act as conditions prior to issuing permits.
Drainage and Stormwater Management
1)The project shall be submitted to the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District
(RWMWD) for review. All conditions of RWMWD shall be met.
2)A joint storm water maintenance agreement shall be prepared and signed by the owner
for the proposed filtration basin, infiltration basins,pretreatment devices,and
underground detentionsystem.The Owner shall submit a signedcopy of the joint storm-
watermaintenance agreementwith the RWMWDto the City.
3)Storm manhole #4 shall include a minimum 3-foot deep sump to provide pre-treatment of
runoff before discharge into the filtration basin.
4)An emergency overflow for the proposed filtration basin shall be shown on the plans.
This emergency overflow shall be designed to protect from scour and erosion during an
emergency overflow event.
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Grading and Erosion Control
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. This includes storm sewer on adjacent
streets that could potentially receive construction related sedimentor debris.
7)Adjacent streetsand parking areasshall be swept as needed to keep the pavement
clear of sediment and construction debris.
8)All pedestrian facilities shall be ADA compliant.
9)The total grading volume (cut/fill) shall be noted on the plans.
10)A copy of the project SWPPP and NDPES Permit shall be submitted prior to the
issuance of a grading permit.
Sanitary Sewer and Water Service
11)The applicant shall be responsible for paying any SAC, WAC, or PAC charges related to
the improvements proposed with this project.
12) Allmodifications to the water system shall be reviewed by Saint Paul regional Water
Services.All requirements of SPRWS shall be met.
13)All new sanitary sewer service piping shall be schedule 40 PVCor SDR35or approved
equal.
Other
14)All construction activity within the right-of-way along Hazelwood Streetrequires a City
right-of-way permit. The right-of-way shall be restored per the right-of-way ordinance.
15)This project shall be reviewed by Ramsey County. All requirements of the County shall
be met.
16)Soil borings shall be submitted to verify infiltration rates detailed in the Stormwater
Management Report.
17)The applicant shall verify that the proposed improvements are allowed within the existing
pipeline and powerline easements. Documentation shall be provided to the City verify
these allowances.
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Public Works Permits
The following permits are required by the Maplewood Public Works Department for this project.
The applicant should verify the need for other City permits with the Building Department.
18)Right-of-way permit
19)Grading and erosion control permit
20)Storm Sewer Permit
21)Sanitary Sewer Permit
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Environmental Review
Project: Ridge Periodontics
Dateof Plans: November 23, 2021
Date of Review: December 10, 2021
Location:3033 Hazelwood Drive
Reviewers: Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner
(651) 249-2304; shann.finwall@maplewoodmn.gov
Carole Gernes, Natural Resources Coordinator
(651) 249-2416; carole.gernes@maplewoodmn.gov
Background: The applicant is proposing to constructa 4,052 square foot single story
periodontal dental clinic at 3033 Hazelwood Street. The proposal must comply with the
City’s landscaping, tree planting, and stormwater filtration basin planting policies.
Overall Landscaping:
1.Euonymus fortunei, winter creeper is an invasive species.Please replace with a
Minnesota native shrub species, which supports native pollinators, such as Diervilla
lonicera, bush honeysuckle or Ilex verticillata, winterberry cultivar.
2.Spirea japonica is an invasive species. Please replace with a Minnesota native
speciessuch as short blueberry cultivar,or aromatic aster, Symphyotrichum
oblongifolium.
3.Miscanthus sacchariflorus isan invasive species. Please avoid these and the
attached ornamental grasses in your landscape plan.
4.No native herbaceous plants that support native pollinatorshave been proposed.
Please replace the Walkers low catmint with Asclepias tuberosa, butterflyweed,
Lupinus perennis, wild lupine and/or Geum triflorum, prairie smoke.
Trees Plantings:
1. Quaking aspen spreads by root suckering. It will require annual cutting of sprouts.
The city recommends replacing with a non-clonal native tree.
2.Japanese tree lilac has become invasive in many areas of Minnesota, including the
Twin Cities Metro. Please replace with serviceberry, which will also support our
native pollinators.
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3.Tamaracks like to have wet roots and would do better near the stormwater basin.
Please make owners aware that tamarack trees lose their needles in the winter and
grow new ones in the spring. Property owners have cut them down in the winter
because they thought they were dead.
4.Excess soil on top of pot or root ball should be removed until the top of the first
lateral root is exposed. Planting depth should be no deeper than the new soil level
so the root is not covered with soil. Planting too deep results in encircling, girdling
roots.
5.Do not prune treesthe first year after planting except to remove dead or damaged/
diseased branches. Trees may be pruned the second year for other branch issues.
Stormwater Filtration Basin Plantings:
1.Large basins will ideally be planted with deep-rooted native plants. The City requires
a portion of the basin to be planted rather than seeded. Using plants rather than
seeds hastens establishment and provides a better chance of successful
establishment. Basin bottoms and lower elevations almost never establish
successfully from seed since the seed is washed away when stormwater flows into
the basin. If seeding is proposed, the City requires details on how the seed will be
managed to ensure establishment.
2.Sod should not be planted on the slope to the retention pond. Turf grass roots are
too short to prevent erosion. Slopes should be planted with long-rooted native plants
on slopes and should include plugs, not only seed.
3.Plugs should be planted along the edge/slope, not only in the bottom of the basin.
Seeds on slopes tend to wash away with rainfall. Plugs will establish more quickly,
holding soil in place and replacing weeds faster than seed only.
4.In the plan, the species list for bottom plugs contains only grass and grass like
plants. Flowering dicots such as native iris, Iris versicolor or I. virginica; Swamp red
milkweed, Asclepias incarnata; spotted Joe Pye-weed, Eutrochium maculatum;
Ironweed, Vernonia fasciculata; New England aster, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae;
and beggar-ticks, Bidens ssp are good plug choices that will also support pollinators.
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COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARDSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date December 21, 2021
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: 2021 Community Design Review Board Annual Report
Action Requested: Motion Discussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation
Policy Issue:
Maplewood City Ordinance requires the Community Design Review Board (CDRB) to: Prepare a
report to the City Council 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:
Motion to approve the CDRB’s 2021 Annual Report.
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 SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment
Operational Effectiveness Community Inclusiveness Infrastructure & Asset Mgmt.
City of Maplewood’s board and commissions annually report the activities of the past year to the
City Council.
Background
At the December 21, 2021 CDRB meeting, staff will present the board’s 2021 Annual Report. Staff
will also request the board take a photo – via Zoom – for inclusion in the annual report.
The CDRB’s Annual Report is part of the larger Community Development Annual Report that also
includes the annual reports for the Planning Commission and Housing and Economic Development
Commission. In coordination with staff from the Community Development Department, many of the
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projects and initiatives worked on by the City and the department require and rely on feedback and
guidance from multiple board and commissions.
Attachments
1.2021 CDRB Annual Report
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Attachment 1
2021Community Design Review Board Annual Report
2021 Actions and Activities
In 2021 the Community Design Review Board (CDRB) reviewed a wide-variety of projects for
design approval. In addition to the CDRB’s design review responsibilities, the group also reviewed
and made recommendations on amendments to the City’s dynamic display sign ordinance.
In commercial development, the CDRB reviewed multiple projects on the 3M campus, as 3M
continues to invest in its headquarters in Maplewood. One notable 3M project includes the work
being done at its plaza within the “quad” area, which is located behind the tower B220. The plaza
work is 3M’s re-envisioning of the top floor of an underground parking structure which will work
provide employees green spaces to gather throughout the work day.
The CDRB approved a new building for Scooter’s Coffee providing an additional café option in
south Maplewood. A new fire station was reviewed and approved, replacing an existing building at
the corner of Hazelwood and County Road C. This new building combines two existing fire stations
into one and will serve the City for many years to come.
The CDRB approved the design for a project that will preserve 29-units of affordable housing. The
Twin Cities Housing Development Corporation purchased the Maplewood Gardens and is
substantially rehabilitating the property. In addition, the CDRB reviewed the design of two projects
which will add more than 200 units of housing in Maplewood. The Lower Afton Apartments will be
built on the former fire station site on Londin Lane and the American Cooperative on Lake Phalen
will be constructed on vacant land near the north shore of Lake Phalen.
In summary, the CDRB met seven times and reviewed 17 items in 2021. This is a slight increase
from the previous year, but consistent with the number of items being reviewed annually when
compared to the last several years.
Major Projects Reviewed in 2021
Saint John’s Hospital Expansion, 1575 Beam Avenue East
Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment, 1600 St. John’s Boulevard East
New North Fire Station, 1530 County Road C East
B221 Plaza Project, 3M Center
Building 235, 3M Center
Building 231, 3M Center
Maplewood Gardens Remodel and Façade Improvements, 410 McKnight Road South
Scooters Coffee Drive-Thru, 2730 Stillwater Road East
Lower Afton Apartments, 2501 Londin Lane
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The American Cooperative on Lake Phalen, 1875 East Shore Drive
Zoning Code Text Amendment, Dynamic LED Signs
Ridge Periodontics, 3033 Hazelwood Street North
Looking Ahead to 2022
In 2022, the CDRB will continue its design review responsibilities, ensuring high-quality
development in Maplewood. In addition, over the next year the City will be looking at its ordinances
surrounding the R-3 – multiple dwelling district, site design standards and parking requirements.
The CDRB will be integral in the updating of these ordinances which will work to ensure
Maplewood’s regulations meet the needs of development while also implementing the City’s goals.
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