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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/28/1997BOOk AGENDA MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD October 28, 1997 6:00 P.M. THE MAPLEWOOD ROOM (COUNCIL CHAMBERS ARE UNAVAILABLE) Maplewood City Hall 1830 East County Road B 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes -- October 14, 1997 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Unfinished Business 6. Design Review a. St. John's Hospital m HealthEast, Inc., 1575 Beam Avenue b. Buck's Unpainted Furniture m Buck's Unpainted Furniture, Inc., NW corner of Radatz and White Bear Avenues 7. Visitor Presentations 8. Board Presentations 9. Staff Presentations a. Review of the 6 p.m. Meeting Start Time b. Reminder: November 11 CDRB Meeting is Cancelled Due to Veterans Day. Next Meeting is November 25. 10. Adjourn p:\com_dvpt\cdrb.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. 2. 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. 3. The chairperson will then ask the audience if there is anyone present who wishes to comment on the proposal. 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. The Board will then discuss the proposal. No further public comments are allowed. 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~rb.agd Revised: 11-09-94 MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD '1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA OCTOBER `14, `1997 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Erickson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. I1. ROLL CALL Marvin Erickson Present Marie Robinson Present Ananth Shankar Absent Tim Johnson Present Matt Ledvina Present III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES VI. Boardmember Johnson moved approval of the amended minutes of August 26, 1997, changing the second sentence in Condition 2 on page 2 to read "Plant a tree in the front yard of each unit." Boardmember Ledvina seconded. Ayes--all The motion passed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Boardmember Robinson moved approval of the agenda as submitted. · Boardmember Johnson seconded. Ayes--all The motion passed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. DESIGN REVIEW A. Erickson Freedom Center--Erickson Oil Products, Northwest Corner of Beam Avenue and Hazelwood Street Paul Strother of Cluts, O'Brien, Strother Architects, the architect for the center, was present representing the applicant. Rick Rickel of Erickson Oil Products was also at the meeting. Mr. Strother summarized the proposed project. He said there will be one curb cut on Hazelwood Street. Provision for a potential future access to the property on the north will also be included. Mr. Strother said the trash enclosure plans were not included but it would be constructed of brick and block to match the building. The enclosure would have wood gates with an iron frame behind them. Community Design Review Board Minutes of 10-14-97 -2- Boardmember Ledvina liked the manner in which the glass block broke up the expanse of the west wall of the car wash building. He thought the glass block would be an asset to the east wall as well. Mr. Strother said this was not planned because the mechanical equipment will be on the east wall. Mr. Strother also explained that, if the store is a "Freedom store," the columns on the canopy would be brick and block to match the building. If the store is a "Conoco store," Conoco requires a khaki canopy with black column covers. Mr. Ledvina also suggested an evaluation of the use of signage. Two pylon signs are proposed but Mr. Ledvina felt that a lower profile sign, such as a ground monument, would be more appropriate for this area. Secretary Tom Ekstrand said the "issue of sign esthetics is not really an acknowledged part of the design review board's ordinance." He said the city could not require one type of sign over another. Mr. Strother also answered questions from the board. Boardmember Robinson moved the Community Design Review Board: Approve the plans and building elevations date-stamped October 8, 1997 for the proposed Erickson Freedom Center. This development includes a motor fuel station, convenience store with Blimpies Restaurant, car wash and drive-up bank on the northwest corner of Beam Avenue and Hazelwood Street. The city bases this approval on the findings required by the code. The owner or contractor shall do the following: 1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. 2. Before getting a building permit, the applicant or contractor shall: a. Dedicate additional right-of-way for the north one-half of Beam Avenue. b. Revise the plans as follows for staff approval: (1) Substitute seven of the Colorado Spruce trees with another coniferous species, for example, Austrian Pines. (2) Show 10-foot-wide customer parking spaces and handicap-parking spaces that are eight feet wide with an adjacent eight-foot-wide loading space. (3) Show a five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk along Hazelwood Street from the dropped curb at Beam Avenue to the north line of the site. The contractor shall install the sidewalk to match the driveway grades. c. Submit the following for staff approval: (1) Grading, sidewalk, drainage, utility and erosion control plans to the city engineer for approval. (2) Plans for the design of the trash enclosure. (3) Plans for screening the rooftop equipment. Community Design Review Board Minutes of 10-14-97 -3- (4) A lighting plan for the site. All lighting shall be screened or directed to comply with city code. d. Dedicate and record cross easements for access between this site and the abutting properties. 3. The applicant or contractor shall complete the following before occupying the building: a. Restore and sod damaged boulevards. b. Install reflectorized stop signs at all exits, a handicap parking sign for each handicap parking space and an address on the building. Post a "no left turn" sign at the southerly curb cut, a one-way directional arrow in the median in Beam Avenue and directional signs for one-way traffic areas on the site. d. Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter on both sides of the driveways and around all sides of the parking lot. Paint all rooftop mechanical equipment to match the color of the upper part of the building. Screen all roof-mounted equipment visible from streets and adjacent property. (code requirement) f. Construct a trash dumpster enclosure. The enclosure must match the building materials and color and have a closeable gate that extends to the ground. g. Install and maintain an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all landscaped areas. (code requirement) h. Post "no parking" signs along the front of the building. Stripe all customer parking spaces at a width of ten feet, except the handicap spaces. The handicap parking spaces must meet ADA (American with Disabilities ,Act) standards. j. Post the nine-foot-wide parking spaces on the west side of the building for employee-only parking. Install a five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk along Hazelwood Street from the curb drop at Beam Avenue to the north line of the site. The contractor shall install the sidewalk to match the driveway grades. This approval does not include the future drive-up island for the bank on the west side of the building. City staff will review this additional island later if the owner or developer proposes it. 5. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if: Community Design Review Board Minutes of 10-14-97 -4- 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. c. The city receives an agreement that will allow the city to complete any unfinished work. 6. This approval does not include the signs. City staff will review signage through the sign permit process. 7. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. Boardmember Johnson seconded. Ayes--all The motion passed. B. Maplewood Cancer CentermPhysician Reliance Network, East of 1560 Beam Avenue Jim Lammers, representing Jordan Architects, had no exceptions to the staff recommendations. Although the exact brick has not been selected, Mr. Lammers said they will be using a lighter-colored brick than the St. John's Hospital building. He also said the rooftop equipment will be screened, probably with a prefinished metal panel, independently of the clear story at the top of the building. Bob Weigert, with Paramount Engineering and Design, addressed Boardmember Ledvina's concerns about matching the grade with the property to the west. Mr. Weigert said a retaining wall system is proposed for this west side. Boardmember Erickson questioned how the trees planted on this wall would receive sufficient water. Boardmember Ledvina moved the Community Design Review Board approve the plans, date-stamped October 2, 1997, for the proposed Maplewood Cancer Center east of 1560 Beam Avenue, based on the findings required by the code. Approval is subject to the following conditions: Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. 2. Before getting a building permit the applicant shall: ao Submit grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans to the city engineer for approval. The applicant must also obtain and record a drainage easement across the property to the south. Community Design Review Board Minutes of 10-14-97 -5- b. Revise the plans as follows for staff approval: (1) Widen the parking lot opening at the east end of the main parking lot to 24 feet. (2) Provide sod in all areas proposed to be landscaped, except for the part of the site south of the building and southerly parking lots. This area may be seed or sod. The a. applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building: Install reflectorized stop signs at both driveway exits, a handicap parking sign for each handicap parking space and an address on the building. b. Paint the rooftop mechanical equipment to match the color of the upper part of the building and install the equipment screens. (code requirements) c. Construct a brick trash dumpster enclosure to match the building with a 100 percent opaque gate. (code requirement) d. Install an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all landscaped areas. (code requirement) e. Install an asphalt bike/pedestrian trail along the Beam Avenue boulevard north of the site. The width shall be eight feet to match the existing trail. The applicant shall provide tapered aprons to blend the trail into the driveway grades at the two driveway crossings. f. Direct or shield the site lights so they do not shine in driver's eyes. g. Provide continuous concrete curbing around all parking lots and drives. h. Provide either a 2 ½-foot-wide widened concrete curb top as a bumper overhang area along both sides of the main parking lot or provide rock mulch with a weed barrier. I. Post the nine-foot-wide parking spaces for employees only. (code requirement) 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. bo 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. Community Design Review Board Minutes of 10-14-97 -6- c. 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. Boardmember Robinson seconded. Ayesmall The motion passed. C. Just for Feet--Welsh Companies, Southeast Corner of County Road D and Southlawn Drive John Johannsen, representing the Welsh Companies, said they were in agreement with the staff recommendations and would make the required changes. According to Mr. Johannsen, the parking configuration might change slightly when a tenant is identified for the"future building" shown on the plan. Secretary Ekstrand asked that the turf be reestablished in any unbuilt parking area. Mr. Johannsen answered questions about the retaining wall and landscaping planned for the site and the color and design of the building. Mr. Johannsen showed samples of the material being used. Boardmember Johnson moved the Community Design Review Board approve the plans, date-stamped October 2, 1997, for the proposed Just for Feet store. This approval also includes site and landscape plan approval for the "future building" at the southeast corner of County Road D and Southlawn Drive, based on the findings required by the code. Approval is subject to the following conditions: Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. 2. Before getting a building permit, the applicant shall: a. Submit grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans to the city engineer for approval. b. Revise the landscape plan for staff approval showing an additional tree along both street frontages to provide no more than a 30-foot-on-center spacing. c. Provide evidence of recorded cross easements for parking and access between the owners of the Just for Feet and the Toys-R-Us sites. d. Revise the site plan deleting the cross-hatched no parking area from the Toys-R- Us site. 3. The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building: a. Install reflectorized stop signs at both exits, a handicap parking sign for each handicap parking space and an address on the building. Community Design Review Board Minutes of 10-14-97 -7- Paint the rooftop mechanical equipment to match the building color. The applicant shall provide screening enclosures around the equipment unless the community design review board waives the screening requirement. c. Construct a trash dumpster enclosure to match the building for any outside trash storage. The enclosure shall have a 100 percent opaque gate. d. Install an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all landscaped areas. e. Provide site security lighting. Lighting fixtures shall be directed or designed so the bulb and lens do not shine into driver's eyes. f. Install continuous concrete curbing around the parking lots and drives. g. The building pad for the future building shall be seeded. h. Sod all landscaped areas, except the island areas shown as rock mulch. The site and landscaping plans for the "future building" are approved. The applicant must submit the building elevations to the community design review board for approval, however. 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. c. The city receives an agreement that will allow the city to complete any unfinished work. This approval does not include the signs. Signage will be reviewed by staff through the sign permit process. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. Boardmember Ledvina seconded. Ayes--all The motion passed. Community Design Review Board Minutes of 10-14-97 -8- D. Chanhassen Landscape Ordinance Review Secretary Tom Ekstrand presented the staff report. The board discussed how this ordinance would have affected the landscaping on various projects that were reviewed this year. Mr. Ekstrand and some of the board members felt the landscape ordinance contained excellent reference material. Boardmember Robinson suggested using portions of the information in the city's Map/ewood in Motion publication. Boardmember Robinson moved the Community Design Review Board take no action on the Chanhassen Landscape Ordinance, thereby making no changes to Maplewood's landscaping requirements. Boardmember Johnson seconded. The motion passed. Ayes--all VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS VIII. There were no visitor presentations. BOARD PRESENTATIONS Boardmember Ledvina raised the issue that perhaps the CDRB should be considering sign design as a standard design element when reviews are being performed. As an example, in the case of the Erickson Fuel Station pylon sign, it may be more appropriate and aesthetic for the board to require a Iow-profile monument sign instead of allowing the pylon sign. Secretary Ekstrand said that the code does not give the CDRB the authority to include signage in design reviews. To do so would require a code amendment. Boardmember Ledvina moved to direct staff to investigate a code amendment that would include signs as a design element in building design reviews. Boardmember Johnson seconded. Ayes--Erickson, Johnson, Ledvina Nays--Robinson The motion passed. IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS Representatives for the CitY Council Meetings: October 27 - Tim Johnson November 10 - Matt Ledvina November 24 - Mary Erickson B. Review of the 6 p.m. Meeting Start Time Secretary Ekstrand said this item is before the board based on Boardmember Shankar's request at the time of the change to the 6 p.m. starting time. Since Mr. Shankar was absent, Boardmember Robinson moved to table this item until the next meeting. Xo Community Design Review Board -9- Minutes of 10-14-97 Boardmember Johnson seconded. Ayes--all The motion passed. C. November 11 Meeting Cancellation (or Reschedule) Due to Veterans Day Secretary Ekstrand said the November 11 meeting will not be held due to Veterans Day. The next meeting dates will be October 28 and November 25, 1997. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: LOCATION: DATE: City Manager Thomas Ekstrand, Associate Planner Design Revisions - St. John's Hospital Medical Specialty Center 1575 Beam Avenue October 22, 1997 INTRODUCTION Ronald Cannamore, of OSM Associates, Inc., is requesting approval of changes to the Medical Specialty Center addition approved for St. John's Hospital, 1575 Beam Avenue. Mr. Cannamore is proposing that this facility now be a stand-alone building on the hospital campus instead of an addition. Refer to the maps on pages 3-5, the previously approved site plan on page 6 and the letter on pages 7-8. This wing of the building was approved to be a four story addition. The revised stand-alone building would now be two stories tall. BACKGROUND May 12, 1997: The city council approved the following for the proposed St. John's Hospital expansion: 1. A 25-foot front setback variance for that part of the proposed parking deck that would be closer than 30 feet to the Hazelwood Street right-of-way. 2. A 10-foot front setback variance for an open parking lot. The code requires 15 feet. This parking lot would be five feet from the Hazelwood Street right-of-way. 3. A conditional use permit (CUP) revision for the hospital expansion. 4. Approval of site and building design plans. July 15, 1997: The community design review board (CDRB) approved design revisions for the parking deck. DISCUSSION I find no problem with this request. The building would now be smaller so the parking to building ratio would increase. The building exterior would remain the same (brick) so design is not a concern. This change will affect the landscape plan, but the applicant will take this into account when they submit their plan for CDRB review. This building change will be referred to the city council once the CDRB has reviewed this request. RECOMMENDATION Approve the plans date-stamped October 17, 1997 for the Medical Specialty Center at St. John's Hospital to be a stand-alone building and not an attached wing of the hospital. p:sec3\hospital, rev Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Property Line/Zoning Map 3. Site Plan 4. Previously Approved Site Plan 5. Letter from Ronald Cannamore dated October 17, 1997 6. Plans date-stamped October 17, 1997 (separate attachments) Attachment 1 RD. D COUNTY ROAD 1. SUMMIT CT. 2. COUNTWYVIEW 3. DULUTH CT. 4. LYI~ 5'T. AV ,:DGEHILL RD. AVF.. LOCATION MAP OOPE Attachment 2 F ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL PROFESSIONAL ST. PAUL ' ~UILDING 'EYE CLINIC m ~ m-- B~M AVENUEI{m mm~~~mnm Attachment 3 ! I / ! ! I I SITE PLAN 5 Attachment 4 6 Attachment 5 October 17, 1997 Engineers Architects Planners Surveyors Mr Tom Ekstrand Associate Planner City of Maplewood 1830 E. County Road B Maplewood, MN 55109 Re: HealthEast: St. John's Hospital Maplewood, MN OSM Project No. 96042.00 i922-1997 Dear Mr. Ekstrand: Pursuant to the meeting during which Bruce Corzine and I reviewed proposed project revisions with you on October 15, this describes the rationale for the revised location of the Medical Specialty Center (MSC) as indicated by the enclosed drawings. Conditional Use Permit drawings as approved by the City Council of Maplewood in May, 1997, indicated the MSC building to be contiguous with the north wall of the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC). At that time, planning of the building proposed that the Ground Floor of the MSC be occupied by the Watson Education Center and Radiation Therapy. To satisfy the program of the Watson Education Center, structural bay dimensions were required which proved to be incompatible with efficient and competitive layouts of medical office suites. HealthEast, the project owner, has recently directed that these functions be relocated within the ACC in spaces previously indicated as 'unfinished'. This strategy allowed the redesign of the building with structural modules which are compatible with efficient arrangements of medical office suites. To satisfy required financial proforma of the building, this has been done. Key features of the new design include the following: MSC detached from ACC. Buildings separated by 40'-0". MSC designed as a two-story building, with no structural provisions for future vertical expansion. Original approved plan indicated four floors ultimate building height. Future expansion provisions will be horizontal and eastward by 60'-0% Structural steel bays designed as 30'-0' x 30'-0'. Building footprint six bays east-wast by three bays north-south. New design floor area covers less site. New total building area reduced. No change in original quantity of site parking spaces as approved by Maplewood. No change in exterior design theme or previously approved exterior building materials. j:~g6042.00~rch~Jetter~971017.te 300 Park Place East 5775 Wayzata Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55416-1228 612-595-5775 FAX612-595-5773 1..800-753-5775 Mr. Tom Ekstrand City of Maplewood October 17, 1997 Page 2 If you require additional information, please advise. Sincerely, Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & .&.a,~clate~, Inc. Ronald T. Cannamore, Project Manager Enclosure C: Tony Thomas, HealthEast Peggy Ryden, HealthEast Carolyn Koch, HealthEast Loreli Zimmerman, McGough Construction Co. Bruce Corzine, OSM John Rode, OSM Gary Bengtson, OSM File j:~96042.00~rch~letters~971017.te TO: FROM: SUBJECT: LOCATION: DATE: MEMORANDUM City Manager Thomas Ekstrand, Associate Planner Design Review- Buck's Unpainted Furniture Northwest corner of Radatz Avenue and White Bear Avenue October 22, 1997 INTRODUCTION Buck's Unpainted Furniture, Inc. is proposing to build a retail building for an 8,900-square-foot furniture store at the northwest corner of Radatz ahd White Bear Avenues. Refer to pages 6-8. There would also be three 1,200-square-foot tenant spaces at the south end of the building. The total building area would be 12,500 square feet. The building would be a one-story concrete and brick structure. The brick would be applied on the front and partial side elevations as a wainscot. The concrete block proposed would be a single-score block which would have the look of eight-inch-square blocks. The new NAPA store on White Bear Avenue has this type of block. The applicant is proposing to paint the block white with a royal blue accent stripe. The awnings would be blue metal. The applicant has not selected a brick color. DISCUSSION Building Design and Roof Equipment Screening Staff requested that the applicant provide a colored rendering of the building for the community design review board's (CDRB) review. We have received negative comments recently about the intensity of the blue on the new NAPA store on White Bear Avenue. Staff recommends that the CDRB see the color scheme of the proposed building before making a final decision. The applicant should also wrap the brick around the back elevation at the south end. This would improve the appearance of this elevation as viewed from the residential properties to the west. On July 15, 1997, the CDRB recommended approval of an ordinance change regarding the screening of roof-mounted mechanical equipment. The proposed amendment would drop the screening requirement unless the equipment would be visible from residential properties. This may be the case with Buck's if the parapet is not tall enough to hide the equipment. If it is, the CDRB should waive the requirement for additional screening. If not, the equipment must be painted and screened. Site Lighting There should not be any site lights installed on the west wall of the building. These are a potential nuisance for neighbors. The applicant should provide Iow-profile light poles on the west side of the site to shine towards the building, without overly illuminating the white wall. Landscaping, Screening and Tree Preservation There are several trees on the abutting property to the west that would provide screening along that side. These would provide a sufficient screen in addition to the plantings proposed behind the building. I have concern over the plantings proposed around the monument sign. The city requires that no plantings be taller than two feet, six inches if placed within the 25-foot sight triangle at the intersection. The sight triangle is to allow an unobstructed view for drivers at intersections. The proposed shrubs will get taller than this. The applicant should revise this planting detail to take into account the mature height of the plantings in this area. The applicant has proposed to save the mature evergreen trees along the north lot line. Staff compliments this effort. If they do not survive the construction, however, the applicant should replace these trees. The city council has established a landscaping policy that there should not be any amur maple trees permitted because amur maples are an invasive, non-native species. The applicant should revise the landscape plan to substitute these for another planting type. Parking The parking proposed meets code. The one-way traffic flow around the building should be signed as such to direct traffic and avoid conflicting traffic movements. Signs The applicant has proposed a pylon sign in front of the Buck's store and also a monument sign at the corner. The sign code will allow two ground signs, but they may not be placed along the same street frontage. The monument sign, therefore, must be placed along Radatz Avenue. The applicant should also be aware that the Buck's store would only have frontage along White Bear Avenue. The sign code says that a business may have two signs per street frontage. The southerly tenant space would be the corner space and, therefore, have permission to use four signs (two per street frontage). Buck's, therefore, would only be allowed one sign on the front wall or canopy and one on a ground sign, not on both ground signs if that is their desire. RECOMMENDATION Approve the plans, date-stamped October 10, 1997, for the proposed Buck's Unpainted Furniture store, based on the findings required by the code. Approval is subject to the property owner meeting the following conditions: 1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. Before getting a building permit, the applicant shall: a. Submit grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans to the city engineer for approval. b. Revise the landscape plan for staff approval replacing the shrubs that are within the 25-foot sight triangle with lower growing shrubs and substituting the amur maple trees with another species. c. Revise the site plan for staff approval showing: (1) The closing of the two existing driveway curb cuts along White Bear Avenue. These openings shall be curbed over, filled with dirt and sodded. This work shall also be subject to the Ramsey County Public Works Department's approval. (2) Moving of the monument sign to a Radatz Avenue frontage. (3) A third handicap-accessible parking space as required by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). One of the three handicap-accessible spaces must be van accessible. (4) Low-profile, ground-mounted lights on the west side of the site to illuminate the back driveway. Care should be taken so the intensity of these lights are not so strong that they overly light up the back of the building. Revise the building elevations for staff approval showing the brick wrapped around onto the west elevation up to the first service door. 3. The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building: a, Install a reflectorized stop sign at the White Bear Avenue exit, handicap parking signs for each handicap parking space and an address on the building for each store. bo Paint the rooftop mechanical equipment to match the building color. The applicant shall provide screening enclosures around the equipment unless waived by the community design review board. c. Construct a trash dumpster enclosure to match the building for any outside trash storage. The enclosure shall have a 100 percent opaque gate that extends to the ground. d. Install an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all landscaped areas. e. Provide site security lighting. Lighting fixtures shall be directed or designed so the bulb and lens do not shine into drivers' eyes, neighbors' windows or onto neighboring properties at levels that exceed code. f. Install continuous concrete curbing around the parking lots and drives. g. Plant trees along the north lot line to replace any that die due to the construction. Staff shall determine the number of trees that the applicant should provide. 3 h. Sod all boulevard and landscaped areas. i. Provide concrete sidewalk aprons at the driveway crossing along the White Bear Avenue frontage. j. Post traffic directional signs for the one-way traffic flow around the building. 4. 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 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. c. The city receives an agreement that will allow the city to complete any unfinished work. 5. This approval does not include the signs. The applicant, however, must revise the site plan before getting a sign permit, showing the monument sign moved to the Radatz Avenue frontage. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. REFERENCE INFORMATION SITE DESCRIPTION Site size: 1.23 acres Existing land use: Undeveloped SURROUNDING LANDUSES North: Valvoline/Rapid Oil South: Radatz Avenue and the Maplewood Pet Care Clinic West: Single dwelling on property zoned LBC (limited business commercial) East: White Bear Avenue, a single dwelling on property zoned LBC and Batteries Plus PLANNING Land Use Plan designation: BC (business commercial) Zoning: BC Ordinance Requirement Section 25-70 of the city code requires that the CDRB make the following findings to approve plans: That the design and location of the proposed development and its relationship to neighboring, existing or proposed developments and traffic is such that it will not impair the desirability of investment or occupation in the neighborhood; that it will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring, existing or proposed developments; and that it will not create traffic hazards or congestion. That the design and location of the proposed development is in keeping with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and is not detrimental to the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by this article and the city's comprehensive municipal plan. That the design and location of the proposed development would provide a desirable environment for its occupants, as well as for its neighbors, and that it is aesthetically of good composition, materials, textures and colors. p:sec2s~bucks.des Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Property Line/Zoning Map 3. Site Plan 4. Plans date-stamped October 10, 1997 (separate attachment) 5 Attachment 1 1 KOHL.MA~ 1. SUMMIT CT. 2. COUHTRW1E'W CIR. ~. DULUTH CT. 4. LYO~A ST. BEAM BROOKS AVE. AVE. -- ~11~ CO~E AV~. WOODLY~IN LOCATION 6 MAP Attachment 2 '~ / J... ~' '" :. ~~. 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