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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
6:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 16, 2024
City Hall, Council Chambers
1830 County Road B East
A.CALL TO ORDER
B.ROLL CALL
C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.January 16, 2024 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes
E.NEW BUSINESS
1.Design Review Resolution, Multi-Tenant Medical Clinic Building, 1706 White Bear
Avenue North
2.Climate Mitigation Plan – Steering Committee Discussion
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
G.BOARD PRESENTATIONS
H.STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None
I.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS – 3 minute time limit per person
J.ADJOURNMENT
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Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 1
MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
6:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 16, 2024
City Hall, Council Chambers
1830 County Road B East
A.CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Board was held and called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson Kempe
B.ROLL CALL
Bill Kempe, Chairperson Present
Tom Oszman, Vice Chairperson Present
Jason Lamers, Boardmember Absent
Amanda Reinert, Boardmember Absent
Ananth Shankar, Boardmember Present
Staff Present: Elizabeth Hammond, Planner
C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice Chairperson Oszman moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.November 21, 2023 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes
Vice Chairperson Oszman moved to approve the November 21, 2023 Community Design Review
Board Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe Ayes – Chairperson Kempe
Vice Chairperson Oszman
Abstain – Boardmember Shankar
The motion passed.
E.NEW BUSINESS
1.Design Review Resolution, Mister Car Wash, 3050 White Bear Avenue North
Elizabeth Hammond, Planner, gave the presentation. Chris Campbell, CWP West , LLC,
addressed the board and answered questions.
Vice Chairperson Oszman moved to approve a resolution for design review approving a car wash
to be constructed at 3050 White Bear Avenue North, subject to conditions of approval.
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DESIGN REVIEW RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 Mister Car Wash, has requested design review approval to construct a 4,800-square-foot
car wash building on the property.
1.02 The property is located at 3050 White Bear Avenue North and is legally described as:
The South 100.00 feet of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Northwest 1/4, Section 2,
Township 29 North, Range 22 West, City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota lying
Easterly of White Bear Avenue, except the East 360.0 feet thereof,
AND
The South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Northwest 1/4, Section 2, Township 29 North,
Range 22 West, City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, lying Northerly of
Woodlyn Avenue and Easterly of White Bear Avenue, except the East 360.0 feet thereof,
AND
The West 181.87 feet of the East 360.0 feet of the South 100.0 feet of the North 1/2 of the
Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 29 North, Range 22
West, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
AND
The West 181.87 feet of the East 360.0 feet of the South 1 /2 of the Northeast Quarter of
the Northwest Quarter, Ramsey County, Minnesota lying Northerly of Woodlynn Avenue.
PIN: 022922210025
Section 2. Site and Building Plan Standards and Findings.
2.01 City ordinance Section 2-290(b) requires that the community design review board make
the following findings to approve plans:
1. 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.
2. That the design and location of the proposed development are in keeping with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood and are not detrimental to the harmonious,
orderly and attractive development contemplated by this article and the city's
comprehensive municipal plan.
3. 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.
Section 3. Community Design Review Board Action.
3.01 The above-described site and design plans are hereby approved based on the findings
outlined in Section 2 of this resolution. Subject to staff approval, the site must be
developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the design plans. Approval is
subject to the applicant doing the following:
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1.Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this
project.
2.Obtain approval of a conditional use permit for a motor vehicle wash.
3.All requirements of the fire marshal, city engineer, and building official must be met.
4.A drainage system shall be installed, subject to the approval of the city engineer.
5.Satisfy the requirements in the city engineering review authored by Jon Jarosch, dated
January 4, 2024.
6.Satisfy the requirements in the city environmental review authored by Shann Finwall
and Carole Gernes, dated January 4, 2024.
7.The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Ramsey-Washington Metro
Watershed District.
8.Rooftop vents and any mechanical equipment shall be located out of view from all
sides of the property and screened as required by city ordinance.
9.This approval does not include signage. All signage must meet the city’s sign
ordinance requirements. The applicant must apply for a sign permit before installation
of any signs on the site.
10.Before the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for staff review and
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.The site has an oil pipeline and overhead transmission line easements. The
applicant shall provide documentation from the easement holder authorizing the
proposed project details and overall site design as shown. The documentation
must include approval of the proposed building location, parking, site access,
utilities, landscape, and stormwater management plan.
c.The applicant must submit an updated landscape plan per the recommendations
outlined in the environmental review dated January 4, 2024.
11.The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building:
a.Replace any property irons removed because of this construction.
b.Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter around the parking lot and driveways.
c.Install all required landscaping and an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all
landscaped areas.
d.Install all required outdoor lighting.
e.Install all required sidewalks and trails.
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12. 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.
13. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item will go to the city council on February 26, 2024
2. Design Review Resolution, Woodland Hills Church, 1740 Van Dyke Street
Elizabeth Hammond, Planner, gave the presentation. Jodi Cremers of Woodland Hills Church and
Brandon Overholt of Settled. Inc, addressed the board and answered questions.
Chairperson Kempe moved to approve a design review resolution for parking lot and site
improvements to be constructed at 1740 Van Dyke Street.
DESIGN REVIEW RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 Jodi Cremers of Woodland Hills Church has requested approval of design review for
parking lot and site improvements.
1.02 The property is located at 1740 Van Dyke Street North and is legally described as:
PIN: 142922330001. Parcel I: That parcel of land lying in the County of Ramsey and State
of Minnesota, described as follows, to wit:
All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of SW 1/4) of
Section Fourteen (14). Township Twenty-nine (29), Range Twenty-two (22), lying
Southerly of the North St. Paul Road and lying Southwesterly of the following described
line:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter
(NW 14 of SW 1/4); thence West One Hundred Twenty (120) feet along the South line
thereof to the place of beginning of the line herein to be described; thence along a line
bearing North Forty-seven (47) degrees, Twenty-two (22) minutes West to the Southerly
right-of-way line of the North St. Paul Road and there terminating.
Also
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That part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (E ½ of SW
1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Twenty-nine (29), Range Twenty-two
(22), lying Southeasterly of North St. Paul Road (so-called); except that part of the South
Two Hundred Thirty-three (233) feet lying East of the West One Hundred Eighty-three
(183) feet; and further excepting that part of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter (E ½ of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), lying Northeasterly of the following
described line:
Commencing at a point on the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), One Hundred Ten (110) feet South of the Northeast corner
thereof; thence running to a point on the North line of said Southwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), One Hundred twenty (120) feet West of the
Northeast corner thereof. Subject to public easements over the East Thirty-three (33) feet
thereof for North Hazel Street; the West Thirty-three (33) feet thereof for Van Dyke Street,
and the South Thirty-three (33) feet of the West One Hundred Eighty-three (183) feet
thereof for Larpenteur Avenue; further subject to the rights of the County of Ramsey for
highway over That part of the West 183 feet of the South 233 feet of the East Half of the
Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 29 North, Range 22
West, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota (hereinafter to be referred to as Parcel X),
enclosed within the area described as follows:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of Parcel X; thence Northerly along the East line
thereof, a distance of 62.42 feet; thence Northwesterly to a point 70.38 feet West of the
East line and 65.37 feet North of the South line of Parcel X; thence West parallel to the
South line of Parcel X, a distance of 40 feet; thence Northwesterly to a point 45 feet east
of the West line and 74 feet North of the South line of Parcel X; thence Northwesterly to a
point on the East right-of-way line of Van Dyke Street that is 102 feet North of the South
line of said Parcel X; thence West parallel to the South line of Parcel X, a distance of 33
feet to its intersection with the West line of Parcel X, thence South along the West line, a
distance of 102 feet, to the Southwest corner of Parcel X; thence East along the South
line 183 feet to the place of beginning. Excepting therefrom such right-of-way heretofore
dedicated to the public or otherwise acquired for highways. all according to the United
States Government Survey thereof.
Parcel II: That parcel of land lying in the County of Ramsey and State of Minnesota,
described as follows, to wit:
The South Two Hundred Thirty-three (233) feet of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter
of the Southwest Quarter (E ½ of SW 1/4 of SW 14) of Section Fourteen (14), Township
Twenty-nine (29), Range Iwenty-two (22). except the West One Hundred Eighty-three
(183) feet thereof and further excepting the East One Hundred Eighty-three (133) feet
thereof, subject to rights acquired by the County of Ramsey for highway purposes over
the Southerly Thirty-three (33) feet thereof, according to the Government Survey thereof.
Except the premises described as Parcel A in a certain Multi-Party Agreement dated April
24, 1969 (which Parcel A was conveyed to the County of Ramsey pursuant to said Multi-
Party Agreement), recorded in Ramsey County Records, Book 2217, Page 345, as
Document No. 1767687, said Parcel A being described therein as follows: That part of the
South 233 feet of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of
Section 14, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota,
except the West 183 feet thereof and also excepting the East 183 feet thereof lying South
of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the East line of the above-
described property 49 ½ feet North of the Southeast corner thereof, thence West on a line
parallel to the South line of said Southwest Quarter to a point 83 feet East of the West line
of the above-described property; thence Northwesterly to a point on the west line of said
property that is 62.42 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof and there terminating.
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Excepting therefrom such right-of-way heretofore dedicated to the public or otherwise
acquired for highways.
Ramsey County
Abstract Property
Section 2. Site and Building Plan Standards and Findings.
2.01 City ordinance Section 2-290(b) and 44-1327(13) requires that the community design
review board make the following findings to approve plans:
1. 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.
2. That the design and location of the proposed development are in keeping with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood and are not detrimental to the harmonious,
orderly and attractive development contemplated by this article and the city's
comprehensive municipal plan.
3. 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.
Section 3. City Council Action.
3.01 The above-described site and design plans, date-stamped December 29, 2023, are
hereby approved based on the findings outlined in Section 3 of this resolution. Subject to
staff approval, the site must be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with
the design plans. Approval is subject to the applicant doing the following:
1. Obtain a conditional use permit approval 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 city engineer, fire marshal and building official must be met.
4. Meet all requirements of the environmental review, dated January 9, 2024.
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 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.
6. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
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Seconded by Vice Chairperson Oszman Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item will go to the city council on February 12, 2024
3. Election of Officers (No Report)
Vice Chairperson Oszman moved to elect Bill Kempe as Chairperson and Tom Oszman as
Vice-Chairperson.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
G. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None
H. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None
I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
J. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chairperson Oszman moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date April 16, 2024
REPORT TO: Michael Sable, City Manager
REPORT FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director
PRESENTER: Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director
AGENDA ITEM: Design Review Resolution, Multi-Tenant Medical Clinic Building, 1706 White Bear Avenue North
Action Requested: Motion ☐Discussion ☐ Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution ☐ Ordinance ☐Contract/Agreement ☐ Proclamation
Policy Issue:
Ronald Touchette of Rock Solid Companies and Doctor G, LLC proposes building a new 12,543-
square-foot multi-tenant medical clinic building on the vacant lot at 1706 White Bear Avenue North.
The site will be accessed by a shared access drive with the shopping center property to the south.
Medical clinics are permitted in the mixed-use zoning district, and no other land use approvals
beyond design review are required.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve a resolution for design review approving a multi-tenant medical clinic building to
be constructed at 1706 White Bear Avenue.
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:
☐Community Inclusiveness ☐Financial & Asset Mgmt ☐Environmental Stewardship
☐Integrated Communication Operational Effectiveness ☐Targeted Redevelopment
The city deemed the applicant’s application complete on March 22, 2024. The initial 60-day review
deadline for a decision is May 21, 2024. 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:
Ronald Touchette of Rock Solid Companies and Doctor G, LLC, proposes building a new 12,543
square-foot multi-tenant medical clinic building on the vacant lot at 1706 White Bear Avenue. The
building used as a restaurant on this site was demolished several years ago. Trash and recycling
will be handled internally in the building. Additionally, the site redevelopment is proposed to
include the construction of new on-site sidewalks, parking, landscaping, utilities, stormwater
management,
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signage and lighting systems to support the proposed building development. The site will be
accessed by a shared access drive with the shopping center property to the south. The existing
drive on the north side of the site will be removed.
Design Review
Site Plan
The project site would be accessed from a single drive coming off White Bear Avenue on the
southwest corner of the site. The proposed building would be on the site’s north side, with surface
parking to the south and east of the building. The mixed-use district also requires a front yard
setback for commercial buildings to be no more than 10 feet, with a minimum of zero feet. There
are no side or rear building setback requirements.
The city’s mixed-use district requires surface parking to be located to the rear of a principal building
or the interior side yard. Parking lots must be setback 10 feet from a road and five feet from the side
and rear property lines.
All building and parking lot setback requirements are being met.
Building Elevations
Exterior building walls adjacent to or visible from a public right-of-way or public open space may not
exceed 40 feet in width. New buildings of more than 40 feet in width are allowed if the building wall
is divided into smaller increments, between 20 and 40 feet in width, through the articulation of the
façade. Exterior-building materials shall be classified as primary, secondary or accent material.
Primary materials shall cover at least 60 percent of all façades of a building. Secondary materials
may cover no more than 30 percent of all façades of a building. Accent materials may include door
and window frames, lintels, cornices, and other minor elements and may cover no more than ten
percent of all façades of a building. The community design review board may consider exceptions
to the above-mentioned design standards if they uphold the integrity of the guidelines and result in
an attractive, cohesive development design as intended by ordinance.
The primary materials for the proposed building are brick, stone and glass. Secondary materials
include decorative block. Accent materials will include pre-finished metal panels and siding panels.
The proposed building meets all the building material requirements. The proposed building also will
be articulated in 20-40-foot segments.
The mixed-use district requires that the first floor of commercial buildings be designed with a
minimum ceiling height of 12 feet and that a building that is only one story in height be no more than
18 feet high. Both these standards are being met.
Parking
The site is required to provide one parking space for every 200 square feet of building area. For a
new 12,543-square-foot building, 63 spaces are required. The maximum amount of surface parking
spaces shall not exceed the specified minimum by more than ten percent, or two spaces, whichever
is greater. The applicant’s site plan shows 66 parking spaces being provided, which meets
ordinance requirements.
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Landscaping and Screening
All areas of land not occupied by buildings, parking, driveways, sidewalks or other hard surface are
required to be sodded or mulched and landscaped with approved ground cover, flowers, shrubbery
and trees. Hard-surfaced areas, including sidewalks and patios, must include amenities such as
benches, planters and bike racks.
Perimeter landscape or pedestrian walls are required for all parking lots and shall be established
along the road and edges of the parking lot. The landscape treatment or pedestrian wall shall run
the full length of the parking lot and be located between the property line and the edge of the
parking lot.
There are 27 significant trees on site, equaling 277 caliper inches. The applicants propose to
remove all these trees. City code requires 397 caliper inches of replacement trees on the site
(which equals 199 – 2 caliper inches of replacement trees). The landscape plan shows 44 new
trees ranging in size from 1.5 to 2.5 caliper inches, totaling 94.5 caliper inches of replacement trees,
which does not meet the tree replacement requirements. The applicant will need to work with the
city’s environmental staff to provide additional information on existing trees to ensure they have
been deemed correctly. Then, the applicant can either add more trees to the landscape plan or pay
into the city’s tree fund.
In addition to the proposed trees, the applicant’s landscape plan includes ground covers which
include rock, mulch and sod.
Lighting
The applicant submitted a photometric plan as part of its application. The plan exceeds maximum
requirements at points along the west and south property lines. Before any permits are issued, the
applicant must submit a revised photometric plan showing all code requirements being met.
In addition, the mixed-use district limits light pole height to 16 feet. The applicant’s plan proposes
five light poles at a height of 25 feet. The applicant should be required to submit a lighting plan that
meets the 16-foot light pole requirements.
Trash Enclosure
All trash and recycling will be maintained within the building.
Department Comments
Engineering
Please see Jon Jarosch’s engineering report, dated April 4, 2024, attached to this report.
Environmental
Please see Shann Finwall’s environmental report, dated April 8, 2024, attached to this report.
Ramsey County’s Review
The property is adjacent to White Bear Avenue, which is under Ramsey County’s jurisdiction. The
county can review the project and provide comments. The county’s April 5, 2024 review is attached
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to this review, and staff recommends that the applicant meet all the county’s requirements.
Citizen Comments
Staff sent public meeting notices to the 26 surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the
proposed site. Staff did not receive any comments.
Reference Information
Site Description
Campus Size: 1.45 acres
Existing Land Use: Vacant
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Retail store
East: Commercial buildings
South: Multi-tenant shopping center
West: White Bear Avenue and single-family homes
Planning
Existing Land Use: Mixed-Use - Neighborhood
Existing Zoning: Mixed-Use
Attachments:
1.Design Review Resolution
2.Overview Map
3.2040 Future Land Use Map
4.Zoning Map
5.Applicant’s Narrative
6.Site Plan
7.Landscaping Plan
8.Building Elevations
9.Engineering Report, dated April 4, 2024
10.Environmental Report, dated April 8, 2024
11.Ramsey County Comments and Requirements, dated April 5, 2024
12.Applicant’s Plans (separate attachment)
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DESIGN REVIEW RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1.
1.01
1.02
Section 2.
Background.
Ronald Touchette of Rock Solid Companies and Doctor G, LLC, has requested
approval of design review to construct a medical clinic office building.
The property is located at 1706 White Bear Avenue North and is legally described
as:
All that part of Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and 14, Block 2, Meister's Highlands described as
follows:
Beginning at a point on the Westerly line of said Block 2, 350 feet North of the South
line of Block 2, measured at right angles; thence East parallel with said South line
329.68 feet more or less to the intersection of the East line of Lot 9, Block 2 said
addition extended Northerly to a point 350 feet North of the South line of said Block
2; thence South on the extended East line of said Lot 9, 175 feet to a point 175 feet
North of the South line of said Block 2; thence West parallel with the South line of
said Block 2, 374.75 feet more or less to the West line of said Block 2 and the East
line of North St. Paul Road; thence Northerly along the Westerly and Northwesterly
line of said Block 2 and along the Easterly and Southeasterly line of North St. Paul
Road on a curve to the right with a radius of 524.19 feet an arc distance of 183.54
feet more or less to the point of beginning, subject to an easement over the East 20
feet thereof.
Subject to an easement over the East 20 feet thereof, as created in doc. No. 409682.
Together with an easement over the easterly and northeasterly 20 feet of the
following described property: All that part of Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16, Block 2,
Meister’s Highlands, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the westerly line of
said Block 2, 350 feet North of the South line of said Block 2, measured at right
angles; thence East parallel with said South line to the intersection of the East line of
Lot 9, Block 2, said addition, extended northerly to a point 350 feet North of the
South line of said Block 2; thence deflect 89 degrees, 52 minutes, 45 seconds left
172.40 feet; thence deflect 39 degrees, 47 minutes, 45 seconds left 133.38 feet more
or less to the northwesterly line of said Block 2; thence southwesterly on said
northwesterly line of said Block 2 to the point of beginning.”
Together with an easement over the East 20 feet of the South 175 feet of Lot 9,
Block 2, Meister’s
Highlands.
The PIN is 14-29-22-33-0014.
Site and Building Plan Standards and Findings.
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2.01 City Ordinance Section 44-512(4) requires a Conditional Use Permit for the exterior
storage of goods or materials. City ordinance Section 2-290(b) requires that the
community design review board make the following findings to approve plans:
1.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.
2.That the design and location of the proposed development are in keeping with
the character of the surrounding neighborhood and are not detrimental to the
harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by this article and
the city's comprehensive municipal plan.
3.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.
Section 3. City Action
3.01 The above-described site and design plans are hereby approved based on the
findings outlined in Section 3 of this resolution. Subject to staff approval, the site
must be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the design plans
date-stamped March 22, 2024. Approval is subject to the applicant doing the
following:
1.All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the City.
2.Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this
project.
3.All fire marshal and building official requirements must be met.
4.Satisfy the requirements set forth in the engineering review authored by Jon
Jarosch, dated April 4, 2024.
5.Satisfy the requirements set forth in Shann Finwall's environmental review, dated
April 8, 2024.
6.Satisfy the requirements set forth in the Ramsey County’s review, dated April 5,
2024.
7.The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Ramsey-Washington
Metro Watershed District.
8.Rooftop vents and equipment shall be located out of view from all sides of the
property.
9.Any identification or monument signs for the project must meet the city’s mixed-
use sign ordinance requirements. Identification or monument signs shall be
designed to be consistent with the project’s building materials and colors.
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10.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.A revised photometric plan that meets city code requirements for light
intensity and pole heights.
11.The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building:
a.Replace any property irons that were removed because of this construction.
b.Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter around the parking lot and
driveways.
c.Install all required landscaping and an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all
landscaped areas.
d.Install all required outdoor lighting.
e.Install all required sidewalks and trails.
12.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.
13.All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development
may approve minor changes.
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1706 White Bear Avenue - Future Land Use Map
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The proposed building materials generally consist of CMU, Brick Veneer, Stone Veneer, and
Fiber Cement accent materials. The proposed materials and colors meet City Ordinances and
provide a visually appealing and modem appearance. No roof elements taller than eighteen feet
elevation are proposed, the design includes architectural visual cues for the public and invitees to
be directed to the entrance points of this multi-tenant building with ease and efficiency. The
proposed grading, stormwater, and underground utilities conform to the requirements set forth by
the City of Maplewood and the State of Minnesota. Civil Engineering, Lighting Photometric, and
Landscape Architecture drawings have been included as part of this application.
Doctor G LLC is exited to present this project and believes the proposed development and use,
as well as site appurtenances, will greatly enhance this area and the surrounding City of
Maplewood community to revitalize and beautify this long vacant site.
We look forward to and greatly appreciate your thoughts and considerations, please contact me
at (612) 685-0373 with any questions.
Very truly yours,
�� Ronald J. Touchette,
Project Director
Doctor G LLC.
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Engineering Plan Review
PROJECT: Medical Office Building
1706 White Bear Avenue
PROJECT NO: 24-04
COMMENTS BY: Jon Jarosch, P.E. – Assistant City Engineer
DATE: 4-4-2024
PLAN SET: Civil plans dated 3-15-2024
REPORTS: Stormwater Management Report dated 3-15-2024
The applicant is seeking city approval to construct an approximately 12,500 square-foot medical
office building, along with associated site amenities, at 1706 White Bear Avenue. The applicant
is requesting a review of the current design.
The amount of disturbance on this site is greater than ½ acre and the amount of new or
disturbed impervious surfacing exceeds 5,000 square feet. As such, the applicant is required to
meet the City’s stormwater quality, rate control, and other stormwater management
requirements. The site, as proposed, meets the City’s stormwater management requirements
via the use of an underground filtration system and other best management practices.
This review does not constitute a final review of the plans, as the applicant will need to submit
construction documents and calculations for final review. The following are engineering review
comments on the design and act as conditions prior to issuing permits.
Drainage and Stormwater Management
1)A storm water maintenance agreement shall be prepared and signed by the owner for
the proposed storm sewer system and best management practices utilized to meet the
City’s and Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District’s stormwater standards. The
Owner shall submit a signed copy of the joint storm-water maintenance agreement with
the City and Watershed to the City.
2)The proposed design notes the use of corrugated metal piping in the underground
stormwater management system. The City recommends utilizing a different material that
isn’t susceptible to premature failure from corrosion often seen in our environment. It is
ultimately up to the owner to ensure the system continues to function as intended over
time via the storm water maintenance agreement.
3)Adequate access points shall be provided for the underground infiltration system to
ensure that it can be readily maintained in the future.
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4)A low point is shown in the corner of the parking lot (near the northwest corner of the
adjacent building to the south) at an elevation of 946.47 feet. This low point does not
appear to have any outlet for stormwater runoff. The applicant shall modify the plan to
ensure no ponding of water is occurring within the parking lot in this locaiton.
Grading and Erosion Control
5)Inlet protection devices shall be installed on all existing and proposed onsite storm
sewer until all exposed soils onsite are stabilized. This includes storm sewer on adjacent
access drives and parking areas that could potentially receive construction related
sediment or debris.
6) Adjacent drives and parking areas shall be swept as needed to keep the pavement clear
of sediment and construction debris.
7)All pedestrian facilities shall be ADA compliant.
8)The total grading volume (cut/fill) shall be noted on the plans.
9)A copy of the project SWPPP and NPDES Permit shall be submitted prior to the
issuance of a grading permit.
10)Due to the concentration of flow towards the southwest corner of the site, a double row
of silt fencing or bio-roll shall be utilized near the southwest corner to aid in preventing
sediment laden runoff from leaving this site. It is further recommended that bio-rolls (or
silt fencing) be placed at intervals across the site to break up the long flow path from the
northeast corner to southwest until such time that exposed soils are stabilized.
11)The plans depict removing pavement that is directly abutting the building to the south
with topsoil and sod. Particular attention shall be paid to this operation during
construction to protect the adjacent building from damage. Likewise, grading in this area
shall create positive flow of runoff away from said building to ensure that no negative
impacts to this building are created.
Sanitary Sewer and Water Service
12)The applicant shall be responsible for paying any SAC or WAC charges related to the
improvements proposed with this project. A SAC determination is required.
13)All modifications to the water system shall be reviewed by Saint Paul regional Water
Services. All requirements of SPRWS shall be met.
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14)An existing 6-inch sanitary sewer service is present on this site. Prior to installing the
new service as shown in the plans, the applicant shall review this existing service to
determine whether or not it is adequate for the proposed medical office building.
15)All new sanitary sewer service piping shall be schedule 40 PVC or SDR35.
Other
16)A copy of existing and proposed Ingress, Egress, and Utility easements or agreements
shall be provided to the City for the access points crossing onto the property to the
south.
17)A portion of the area at the northwest corner of the site, which is currently covered by an
Ingress and Egress Easement (Doc. # 414299), is shown to have pavement removed
and replaced with landscaping. The owner shall verify that this does not violate the terms
of said easement and modify if necessary.
18)The project shall be reviewed by Ramsey County. All requirements of Ramsey County
shall be met. A Ramsey County right-of-way permit is required.
19)The owner shall note that White Bear Avenue is being reconstructed in 2024. The owner
shall coordinate with Ramsey County to ensure both projects are successful.
20)The applicant shall provide a self-renewing letter of credit or cash escrow in the amount
of 125% of the proposed site improvements including earthwork, grading, erosion
control, site vegetation establishment (sod, seed, etc.), aggregate base, and paving.
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.
21)Grading and erosion control permit
22)Storm Sewer Permit
23)Sanitary Sewer Permit
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Environmental Review
Project: Women’s and Family Services/Medical Clinic
Date of Plans: March 15, 2024
Date of Review: April 8, 2024
Location: 1706 White Bear Avenue
Reviewer: Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner
651-249-2304, shann.finwall@maplewoodmn.gov
Carole Gernes, Natural Resources Coordinator
651-249-2416, carole.gernes@maplewoodmn.gov
Project Background: The applicant proposes to construct a 12,543 square-foot multi-tenant
medical clinic building on the vacant lot at 1706 White Bear Avenue. The property is located in
the City’s Mixed-Use zoning district and there are significant trees on the property. The
applicant must comply with the City’s tree preservation ordinance and Mixed-Use landscape
ordinance and other landscape policies.
Tree Preservation Ordinance
1.Tree Preservation Ordinance:
a.Significant Trees: Maplewood’s tree preservation ordinance describes a
significant tree as a healthy tree of the following size: hardwood tree with a
minimum of 6 inches in diameter, an evergreen tree with a minimum of 8 inches
in diameter, and a softwood tree with a minimum of 12 inches in diameter.
b. Specimen Trees: A specimen tree is defined as a healthy tree of any species
that is 28 inches in diameter or greater.
c.Tree Replacement: If greater than 20 percent of significant trees are removed,
tree replacement is based on a calculation of significant trees located on the site
and significant trees removed. Credits are given for all specimen trees that are
preserved. If less than 20 percent of significant trees are removed, tree
replacement is based on a calculation of one 2-caliper inch replacement tree per
significant tree removed.
d.Tree Replacement: The tree standards require that as many replacement trees
be planted on the site as possible. An applicant can pay into the City’s tree fund
at a rate of $60 per caliper inch for trees that cannot be planted on site. The City
uses the tree fund to manage trees in parks and within the right-of-way.
2.Tree Impacts: There are 27 significant trees on site for a total of 277 caliper inches.
The applicants propose to remove all 27 significant trees for a total of 277 caliper inches
(100 percent tree removal).
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3.City Code Requirements: City code requires 397 caliper inches of replacement trees on
the site (which equals 198.5 – 2 caliper inch replacement trees).
4.Proposed Tree Replacement: The landscape plan shows 44 new trees ranging in size
from 1.5 to 2.5 caliper inches, totaling 94.5 caliper inches of replacement trees. This
does not meet the City’s tree replacement requirements.
5.Tree Preservation Ordinance Recommendations:
a.Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant must submit the following:
1) Revised tree removal and replacement plan showing the following:
a)Verification of tree species on the lot. The plan identifies 23 “elm”
trees. If these trees are Siberian elm trees they are considered
invasive and would not need to be used in the City’s tree
replacement calculation.
b)Verification of how specimen trees are defined and measures. The
City’s tree preservation ordinance defines a specimen tree as any
species that is 28 inches in diameter or greater, except invasive
species.
c)Verification on how the tree replacement requirement is calculated.
Ensure it meets the City’s tree preservation ordinance calculation.
2)Revised landscape plan showing the following:
a)Addition of 302.5 caliper inches of replacement trees, or pay into
the City’s tree fund at a rate of $60 per caliper inch of tree that
cannot be planted on site. NOTE, this requirement may change
based on the verifications requested in the tree removal and
replacement plan above.
b)Submit a tree escrow in the amount of $60 per caliper inch of trees
to be replaced on the site. The escrow will be released once the
trees are planted with a one-year warranty.
Mixed-Use Landscape Ordinance and Landscape Policies
Review of the landscape plan to ensure it meets the Mixed-Use Landscape Ordinance and
other City landscape policies to ensure nonnative and invasive species are avoided, seed mix is
appropriate for use in areas proposed, and plantings are climate resilient.
Landscaping Recommendations:
a.Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant must submit the following:
1)Revised landscape plan showing the following:
a)Compliance with all Mixed-Use Landscape Ordinance
requirements. In particular the following need to be addressed:
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1.Hard-surfaced areas, including sidewalks and patios, must
include amenities such as benches, planters and bike rack.
2.Over story trees are required at regular intervals along
the road to help define the road edge, to buffer
pedestrians from vehicles and to provide shade.
b)Revisions to the Landscape Notes: Item No. 3 - Mulch should be
kept a minimum of 3 inches away from the trunk.
c)Revisions to the Mulch Schedule: Modify the mulch type to
specify 3 inches of double shredded wood mulch. Cedar mulch is
harmful to pollinators.
d)Revisions to the Legend: Include a key to the canopy tree and
deciduous and evergreen shrub symbols to identify the species of
each symbol.
e)Revisions to the Plant Schedule:
•Modify planting the top of the rootball 1-2 inches above
surrounding grade to planting at grade to prevent drying out.
•Modify loosening roots at outer edge of rootball to cutting root
bound roots with a pruner.
•Include a list of perennials and the location for plantings.
Recommendations for pollinator-friendly perennials for a
sunny, drier area include:
o Prairie onion, Allium stellatum
o Butterfly-weed, Asclepias tuberosa
o Meadow blazing star, Liatris ligulistylis
o Leadplant, Amorpha canescens
o Canada anemone, Anemone Canadensis
o Wild lupine, Lupinus perennis
o Prairie violet, Viola pedatifida
o Plains wild indigo, Baptisia bracteata
o Prairie smoke, Geum triflorum
o Prairie phlox, Phlox pilosa
o Aromatic aster, Symphyotrichum oblongifolium
o Prairie Coneflower, Ratibida columnifera
o Black-eyed Susan, Rudbeckia hirta
o Wild petunia, Ruellia humilis
o Wild bergamot, Monarda fistulosa
o Prairie Coreopsis, Coreopsis palmate
o Purple prairie clover, Dalea purpurea
o Dotted blazingstar, Liatris punctate
o Virginia mountain mint, Pycnanthemum virginianum
o Showy goldenrod, Solidago speciose
o Large beardtongue, Penstemon grandifloras
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o Narrow-leaved purple coneflower, Echinacea
angustifolia
o Spotted horsemint, Monarda punctate
o Little bluestem
o Prairie dropseed
o Bird’s foot violet
o Field pussytoes, Antenaria neglecta
o Golden Alexanders, Zizia aurea
o Turtlehead, Chelone glabra
•Northwood Red Maple - Maplewood's tree canopy consists of
over 20 percent each of maple, ash and spruce. To diversify
and prevent large future tree losses due to new pests or
diseases, the City does not recommend planting trees from
these genera.
•Eastern Red Cedar - Eastern red cedar is the alternate host of
cedar apple rust that turns brown in the winter and spreads.
White cedar or yews may be a better species if these plants
must be evergreens.
•Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac – Gro-low sumac is difficult to
maintain. It traps litter and leaves and frequently breaks due
to snow weight. Native bush honeysuckle, Diervilla lonicera, is
a similar height, has long- blooming yellow flowers and
supports pollinators.
•Black Hills Spruce - Maplewood's tree canopy consists of over
20 percent each of maple, ash and spruce. To diversify and
prevent large future tree losses due to new pests or diseases,
the City does not recommend planting trees from these
genera.
•Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac - Japanese tree lilacs have
become invasive in several areas of Minnesota. Replace with
a tree native to Minnesota or Iowa, such as redbud,
serviceberry, white hawthorn, American plum or blue beech.
•Autumn Gold Maidenhair Tree – Substitute with a native
species.
f)Revisions to the Deciduous and Coniferous Tree Planting:
•Trunk Flare Junction - Incorrect planting directions. See MN
DNR Pocket Guide to Tree Planting to prevent growth of
circling, strangling roots:
https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/backyard/treecare/plant
ing/pocket-guide.pdf.
•Stak es - Staking, if needed, should be done using flexible
stakes such as fiberglass. This allows some movement of the
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tree with wind, promoting development of trunk strength.
Never use wire to stake trees. Attachments from stake to tree
should also be flexible, such as string or rope. Use rubber ties
to attach to tree trunk to prevent injury to bark. Stakes should
be removed after one year.
•Pruning - Trees should not be pruned for shape or structure
the first year after planting, other than for dead or broken
branches.
g)Revisions to the Deciduous and Coniferous Tree Planting on
Slope:
•Plant top of rootball 1-2 inches above surrounding grade.
Planting the rootball above grade will cause it to dry out.
•Stak es - Staking, if needed, should be done using flexible
stakes such as fiberglass. This allows some movement of the
tree with wind, promoting development of trunk strength.
Never use wire to stake trees. Attachments from stake to tree
should also be flexible, such as string or rope. Use rubber ties
to attach to tree trunk to prevent injury to bark. Stakes should
be removed after one year.
•Pruning - Trees should not be pruned for shape or structure
the first year after planting, other than for dead or broken
branches.
•Roots at outer edge of rootball loosened to ensure proper
backfill-to-root contact - Cut all encircling roots with a pruner. If
root-bound, box cut the root ball. See
https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/backyard/treecare/plant
ing/pocket-guide.pdf.
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Michael A. Martin
From: Roggenbuck, Kevin <kevin.roggenbuck@co.ramsey.mn.us> Sent: Friday, April 5, 2024 3:29 PM
To: Michael A. Martin
Subject: Ramsey County comments on 1706 White Bear Avenue.
Michael,
Thank you for providing development plans for 1706 White Bear Avenue to Ramsey County staff for review and
comment . Our comments are below.
Dan Baar, Survey: If this site is platted, they will be subject to additional RW dedication for White Bear Ave.
Brad Estochen and Luis Flores, Traffic/Accessibility: Noted that development will close access to White Bear Ave. and
use shared driveways on north and south property lines. Development should be contingent on showing driveway
removal in final plan set. Since site is maintaining one access, shared with the retail space, the increase of vehicles
turning left out of the site (southbound) so close to the intersection should be analyzed. Coordination needed with
County project: https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/roads‐transportation/future‐road‐projects/future‐road‐
construction‐ projects/larpenteur‐avenue‐white‐bear‐avenue‐north‐saint‐paul‐road‐improvements
John Mazzitello, Programming: White Bear Avenue, Larpenteur Avenue, and North Saint Paul Road will be under
construction in 2024. Any activity will need to be coordinated through the County so as to not interfere with the
reconstruction project. Contact Alan Maxwell alan.maxwell@co.ramsey.mn.us for design coordination, and Brian Essler
Brian.Essler@co.ramsey.mn.us for construction activity coordination.
Rich Profaizer, Maintenance: Would like to see the existing retaining wall to be removed by the property owner as part
of the development scope of work. If the property owner wishes the wall to remain in place, the wall's ownership must
be declared as being owned by the property through either confirmation the wall is located in its entirety on the private
property or through the property owner obtaining a ROW encroachment permit for the private wall to exist on County
ROW. Recommend any property maintenance such as sidewalk repairs of what appears to be areas of cracked panels be
completed as part of the development work.
Ben Hofschulte, Permitting: Any work done in County Right of Way (White Bear Ave) shall be permitted through us.
Additional permits may be required from the city. This includes, but is not limited to, water, stormwater, and sanitary
connections/disconnections. Access points including modification of, closure, or new. Removal of retaining walls,
sidewalks and other related infrastructure shall also be permitted. All restoration work shall conform to County
standards. A performance bond will be required with the amount being determined after 100% plans.
Kevin Roggenbuck, Planning: Purple Line bus rapid transit is planned to run down White Bear Avenue. The existing right‐
of‐way should be sufficient for both planned transit options.
Thank you,
Kevin
Kevin Roggenbuck
(he, him)
Senior Transportation Planner
Public Works | Economic Growth and Community Investment
Office: 651‐266‐2790 Cell: 612‐518‐0138
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COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date April 16, 2024
REPORT TO: Community Design Review Board
REPORT FROM: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
PRESENTER: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Climate Mitigation Plan – Steering Committee Discussion
Action Requested: Motion Discussion ☐ Public Hearing
Form of Action: ☐Resolution ☐ Ordinance ☐Contract/Agreement ☐ Proclamation
Policy Issue:
A Climate Mitigation Plan is the critical and final piece needed in the City’s climate resilience
planning, fulfilling the energy resilience-planning goal of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and
addressing a key implementation strategy of the City’s Climate Adaptation Plan. The planning
process will result in strategic goals across multiple sectors with concrete short-, mid-, and long-
term actions to advance climate resilience and capacity.
Recommended Action:
Discuss the Climate Mitigation Plan. Motion to appoint one or two representatives to serve on
the Climate Mitigation Plan Steering Committee.
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:
Community Inclusiveness Financial & Asset Mgmt Environmental Stewardship
Integrated Communication Operational Effectiveness ☐Targeted Redevelopment
Taking climate actions that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and help the City become
a more climate-resilient community: 1) aligns with the City’s energy and climate goals as outlined in
the Comprehensive Plan – Sustainability Chapter and the Climate Adaptation Plan; 2) will involve
education and outreach to ensure community inclusiveness and integrated communication; 3) will
help the city reduce waste and save money.
Background:
Climate Mitigation Plan
The City of Maplewood has hired climate and energy consultant paleBlueDot LLC to assist with the
creation of a Climate Mitigation Plan. The Climate Mitigation Plan will serve as a compliment to the
2021 Climate Adaptation Plan by guiding the City toward reduced emissions. Phase one of the
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project took place last year when the City conducted climate mitigation education and outreach at
various events. The outreach included the creation of a climate mitigation survey.
During the second phase of the project paleBlueDot LLC will assist the City in the following:
•Analyze GHG Emissions
•Recommend GHG Emission Reduction Targets
•Forecast GHG Emission Reductions
•Organize a Collaborative, Multi-stakeholder Planning Team
•Draft Climate Mitigation Plan
Steering Committee
A steering committee will be established to help guide the Climate Mitigation planning process. The
steering committee will include representatives from:
•City Council
•Environmental and Natural Resources Commission
•Planning Commission
•Community Design Review Board
•Park and Recreation Commission
•City and county staff teams
•Additional jurisdictions such as the watershed district
•Resident and business representatives
•Agencies and organizations working with vulnerable populations
The steering committee will work collaboratively in the exploration, creation, review, refinement, and
prioritization of mitigation and adaptation strategies. Following are the tentative workshop dates:
•Team Introduction Meeting
Tuesday June 11, 2024, 1 to 1.5 hours, In Person, Time to be Determined
• Subteam Goal Setting Meeting
Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 2 hours, Virtual, Time to be Determined
• Workshop A
Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 2 to 2.5 hours Virtual, Time to be Determined
• Workshop B
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 2 to 2.5 hours, Virtual, Time to be Determined
• Workshop C
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 2 to 2.5 hours Virtual, Time to be Determined
• Workshop D
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 2 to 2.5 hours Virtual, Time to be Determined
• Draft Plan Review
Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 1 to 1.5 hours, In Person, Time to be Determined
The draft plan will be brought to the City Council for final approval.
Attachments:
None
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