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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/26/1997BOOK AGENDA MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD August 26, 1997 6:00 P.M. City Council Chambers Maplewood City Hall 1830 East County Road B 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - July 29, 1997 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Unfinished Business 6. Design Review a. Twin Home - Ray Ranum, Cope Avenue (West of the Water Tower) 7. Visitor Presentations 8. Board Presentations 9. Staff Presentations a. Representative for September 8 City Council Meeting. 10. Adjourn p:~com_dvpt~:lrb.agd WELCOME TO THIS MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD This outline has been prepared to explain the review process of this meeting. The review of an item usually follows this format. 1. The chairperson of the meeting will announce the item to be reviewed. The chairperson will ask the applicant or developer of the project up to the podium to respond to the staff's recommendation regarding the proposal. The Community Design Review Board will then discuss the proposed project with the applicant. The chairperson will then ask the audience if there is anyone present who wishes to comment on the proposal. o After everyone is the audience wishing to speak has given his or her comments, the chairperson will close the public discussion portion of the meeting. 5. The Board will then discuss the proposal. No further public comments are allowed. 6. The Board will then make its recommendations or decision. Most decisions by the Board are final, unless appealed to the City Council. You must notify the City staff in writing within 15 days to register an appeal. jw\forms~:lrb.agd Revised: 11-09-94 MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA JULY 29, 1997 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Erickson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Marvin Erickson Present Marie Robinson Present Ananth Shankar Present Tim Johnson Present Matt Ledvina Present III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Boardmember Johnson moved approval of the minutes of July 15, 1997, as submitted. Boardmember Ledvina seconded. AyesBall The motion passed. IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Boardmember Robinson moved approval of the agenda as submitted. Vm VI. Boardmember Ledvina seconded. The' motion passed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. DESIGN REVIEW A. Ayes--all Parking Lot Expansion--Champps Restaurant, 1734 Adolphus Street Kenneth Nordby, of NAI Architects, was present representing the owners of Champps. Mr. Nordby said he had worked out a plan with Tom Ekstrand, associate planner, for the additional handicap-parking spaces that are required by the ADA code. Boardmember Ledvina was concerned about the screening. Mr. Nordby was agreeable to providing screening up and near the parking area. He said fencing near the dumpsters made it difficult for the garbage trucks to maneuver in this area. The board discussed the handicap-parking requirements. Boardmember Ledvina felt that the number of handicap spaces required should increase with the increased parking area. Secretary Ekstrand said he interpreted the requirement to be the proper number of handicap spaces for the required number of spaces to meet code. Mr. Nordby said all five handicap Community Design Review Board Minutes of 07-29-97 -2- parking spaces will be in the upper parking area. It will not be necessary to cross the driveway to access the building from these spots. ~ Mr. Nordby said the parking lot will be regraded and overlayed with new bituminous. Some of the current runoff will be directed to a holding pond that is being established on the state property. Champps has agreed to maintain the landscape plantings in the Mn/DOT right-of- way. Mn/DOT will do the grass cutting, etc. Boardmember Johnson moved the Community Design Review Board: B. Approve the plans date-stamped July 3, 1997 for the Champps parking lot expansion at 1734 Adolphus Street. The developer shall do the following: 1. Get a grading permit from the city engineering department before beginning work on the expansion. Revise the parking plan for staff approval, before starting work, showing five handicap-accessible parking spaces on the north side of the building. These spaces must meet ADA requirements for size, loading aisles and signage. 3. Obtain a permit from MnDOT to expand the parking lot into their right-of-way before starting work. Boardmember Ledvina seconded and requested the addition of the following friendly amendment: 4. Construct screening of the trash containers from the north portion of the parking lot, subject to staff approval. Boardmember Robinson also asked to have the following amendment included: 5. Provide landscaping in the open space on the lower level, subject to staff approval. Boardmember Ledvina reaffirmed seconding this motion. Ayes--all The motion passed. B. Building Additions--St. Paul Water Utility, East of Rice Street Kou Yang, an employee of the Saint Paul Water Utility, was present at the meeting. Mr. Varig said the new additions will match the existing buildings. Boardmember Ericson noted that there was a change in the window configuration that resulted in fewer panes of glass on the proposed additions. Mr. Vang said there is no lighting on the buildings. Secretary Ekstrand mentioned that handicap parking to meet the ADA code must be provided. Mr. Vang said the architect was asked to make all the buildings handicap accessible. Community Design Review Board Minutes of 07-29-97 -3- Commissioner Ledvina moved the Community Design Review~oard: Approve the building elevations (stamped July 19, 1996 ) and the site plan (stamped June 19, 1997) for the building expansions at 1900 Rice Street North. The developer shall do the following: 1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. 2. Complete the following before the city issues a building permit: Provide a grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plan to the city engineer for approval. The erosion control plan shall comply with ordinance requirements. The drainage plan shall include replacing the bituminous swale with a pervious material. 3. 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 city receives a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the required work. The amount shall be 150% of the cost of the unfinished work. Co The city receives an agreement that will allow the city to complete any unfinished work. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. Handicap parking shall be provided for each new parking area as required by the ADA code. Commissioner Robinson seconded. Ayes--all The motion passed. C. New Building Proposal---General Sprinkler, County Road D Dick Mochinski, with Mochinski General Contractors (the building contractor on the project), said their will be no encroachment into the buffer on the west and a portion of the south side of the property. Secretary Tom Ekstrand, associate planner, presented revised plans from the contractor. Mr. Ekstrand explained that the city council approved a 40-foot undisturbed wetland buffer variance for General Sprinkler. He said the current plans still show an encroachment in the southeast corner. Mr. Mochinski said they had addressed this issue with their engineer the previous week but it apparently wasn't included in the plan. He said they intend to add a retaining wall on the west side so they would not encroach into the buffer Community Design Review Board Minutes of 07-29-97 area. Mr. Mochinski thought the east corner could be treated the same way. Mr. Ekstrand firmly stated that there could be no ground disturbance in the 4~-foot buffer area. Mr. Ekstrand said the city engineer, after an initial view of the plan, thought the concept would work, except for the encroachment in the one corner. However, the city engineer will require a more detailed plan, with erosion control and all revisions shown, before a building permit is issued. Boardmember Ledvina asked about the distance from the retaining wall to the setback line. He was concerned about the disturbance that would occur in building the wall. Mr. Ledvina did not want to approve a wall that could not be built without creating a disturbance in the buffer area. Mr. Ledvina was "uncomfortable" approving a site plan that didn't show the exact location of the wetland, the easements and where the construction would occur. Secretary Ekstrand clarified that there is a timber retaining wall proposed along the edge of the parking lot. Mr. Mochinski said the building will be mostly browns and tans in color. The roof will be a darker brown asphalt. Frank Winiecki, the owner of General Sprinkler, spoke about the use of the building. Mr. Ekstrand did not recommend screening of the trash enclosure because it would be hidden behind the building and there is no neighbor there. Boardmember Robinson moved the Community Design Review Board: Accept the revised plans, date stamped July 25, 1997, for General Sprinkler Corporation for their proposed 14,312-square-foot, two-story building for office and warehouse located on the south side of County Road D and east of Highway 61, subject to: Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. Compliance with the conditions of the city council's variance approval dated December 9, 1996. 3. Provide the following before the city issues a building permit: a. Grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plan to the city engineer for approval. The erosion control plan shall comply with ordinance requirements. Dedicate a 40-foot-wide wetland-buffer easement. This easement shall be prepared by a land surveyor, shall describe the boundary of the buffer and shall prohibit any building, mowing, cutting, filling or dumping within the buffer. The applicant shall record the deed for this easement before the city will issue a building permit. (This is also a condition of the city council's variance approval.) 4. Complete the following before occupying the building: a. Restore and sod damaged boulevards. Community Design Review Board Minutes of 07-29-97 -5- b. Install a handicap-parking sign for each handicap-parking space and an address on the building. · Waive the roof-top mechanical equipment screening requirement. The applicant shall paint all roof-top mechanical equipment to match the uppermost part of the building. (code requirement) do Waive the requirement for trash dumpster screening if the dumpster(s) are kept behind the building. If they are in sight from the streets or abutting property, they shall be screened according to code. e. Install and maintain an in-ground sprinkler system for all landscaped areas. (code requirement) Install signs along the edge of the wetland buffer prohibiting any building, mowing, cutting, filling or dumping within the buffer. 5. 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. The city receives a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the required work. The amount shall be 200 percent of the cost of the unfinished work. Any unfinished landscaping shall be completed by June 1 if the building is occupied in the winter or within six weeks if the building is occupied in the spring and summer. The city receives an agreement that will allow the city to complete any unfinished work. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. Special note should be taken of 3.a. Boardmember Johnson seconded. Ayes--all The motion passed. D. Landscaping Changes--Conway Avenue, 3M Center Lee Blackledge, a landscape architect with Pope Associates, was present representing 3M. He said they concurred with the staff recommendations. Mr. Blackledge also mentioned that 3M will be adding more landscaping in this area than they are removing. He said they plan to remove any trees with a mature height of over 25 to 30 feet. The board and Mr. Blackledge discussed various shrub roses used in 3M landscaping. Pat Morrisey, 3M plant engineer who works with the grounds and maintenance of them, also was present at the meeting. VII, VIII. IX. Community Design Review Board -6- Minutes of 07-29-97 Boardmember Shankar moved the Community Design Review Board approve the plans, · stamped July 17, 1997, for the first phase of the relandscap~ng of the 3M Company street frontage on the south side of Conway Avenue. The first phase of relandscaping goes from Century Avenue to the west side of Building 235. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall subsitute Amur Maples with another decorative variety of shrub. 2. Staff may approve the plans for additional relandscaping along Conway Avenue, provided it is compatible with the landscaping of the first phase. Boardmember Johnson seconded. Ayes--all The motion passed. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS There were no visitor presentations. BOARD PRESENTATIONS July 28, 1997 City Council Meeting: Chairperson Erickson reported on this meeting. STAFF PRESENTATIONS Representative for August 11 City Council Meeting: Boardmember Ledvina will attend. Representative for August 25 City Council Meeting: Boardmember Robinson will attend. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: APPLICANT: DATE: City Manager Thomas Ekstrand, Associate Planner Design Review-Twin Home Ray Ranum August 19, 1997 INTRODUCTION Mr. Ray Ranum is asking for approval of plans to build a twin home. Refer to the maps on pages 3-5 and the building elevations (separate attachment). This twin home would have an exterior of brick and horizontal-lap siding. DISCUSSION Building Design The plans do not specify what type of siding is proposed. Staff recommends maintenance-free aluminum or vinyl siding. Cedar horizontal-lap siding would be acceptable with a penetrating, oil-based stain applied. The building elevations show transom windows on the front of the building. Mr. Ranum is proposing to delete these and lower the pitch of the roof from an 8/12 to a 6/12 pitch. Staff does not object to these revisions. Landscaping The city typically requires sod in the front and side yards of twin homes and at least one tree in the front yard of each unit. The community design review board (CDRB) should require these items. RECOMMENDATION Approve the plans (date-stamped August 13, 1997) for a twin home proposed by Ray Ranum. Mr. Ranum shall do the following: 1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. 2. Sod the front and side yards, including the boulevards, and sod or seed the back yards. Plant a tree in the front yard of each unit. The trees shall be at least 2 1/2-inch-caliper deciduous trees or six-foot-tall evergreen trees. 3. Have all property irons in place before a building permit is issued. o o Give the city a cash escrow or irrevocable letter of credit if the sod, seed and trees are not in by occupancy. The escrow amount shall be 150% of the cost of doing this work. Install aluminum or vinyl siding, not masonite siding, along with the proposed brick. Horizontal-lap cedar may be used if a long lasting, penetrating oil-based stain is applied. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. Appeals Anyone may appeal the CDRB's decision to the city council. An appellant must notify the community development department within fifteen days after the review board meeting. p:secl l~2plex.des Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Property Line/Zoning Map 3. Site Plan 4. Plans date-stamped August 13, 1997 (separate attachment) · Attachment 1 JUNCTION g FR1SBI£ AVE. DEMONT BROOKS AVE.. SHERR£N AVE. Knuc/'--"~_eod Lake AVE:. ROSE'WOO0 AVE. N. RD. CT. R~ISEY COUNTY NLI~dI~IG HOME AND GROUNDS GOODRICH GOLF COURSE RIPLCY AVE. AVE. PRtC£ AVE. ~ LOCATION MAP Attachment 2 '1 _ _ HIGHWAY 36 _ _ D P,,-~- V~-. --= ~----= i ~,-,~i~. o, ,,~........:~.,.-----r'"'" ! OUTLOT A ~ , , ~ a .~ ~ .... I  ,'-- ~ff~TEP ~]~-l)~8 mL YL, ]~, ,<,;.. ,r,;>. .. Attachment 3 ,Q I i I I I I STORY , HOUSE I 1 .24 80.00 I I 28.700 i .81 ~CRr. SI PROPOSED TWIN HOME k2 L. A F~ I I WATER TOWER SITE PLAN 5