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Agenda
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, March 12, 2025 – 7 PM
City Council Chambers, Maplewood City Hall
A. ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum designate
2. Maplewood Heritage Award
3. Member Update
4. 106 Report Monopole at the Ski Jump
5. Demo Permits
6. Historical Society Update
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. None
F. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
G. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES --DRAFT
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, January 8, 2025 – 7 PM
City Council Chambers, Maplewood City Hall
A. ROLL CALL
Present:
John Gaspar, Richard Currie, Kristi, Reese, David Hughes
Absent:
Bob Cardinal – for the record: Bob was at City Hall but in error the maintenance worker told him the
meeting was canceled
B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Reese motions; Hughes 2nd
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Currie motions; Reese 2nd
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum designate
2. Review Context Study – Recommendations and Future Actions (pp. 66-67)
3. Review HPC/SHPO annual report
4. Maplewood Heritage Award
5. Member recruitment
6. Demo Permits
7. Oldest building in Maplewood
8. Historical Society Update
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Mapping Potentially Historic Structures
F. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
G. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY COUNCILSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date May 12, 2025
REPORT TO:Michael Sable, City Manager
REPORT FROM:Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director
PRESENTER:Danette Parr, Community Development Director
Verizon WirelessCommunications Monopole, 1210Sterling Street South
AGENDA ITEM:
a.Conditional Use Permit Resolution
b.Design Review Resolution
Action Requested:MotionDiscussionPublic Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation
Policy Issue:
Verizon Wireless proposes installing a 125-foot communications tower to house equipment
currently residing on a ski jump owned and operated by the Saint Paul Educational Foundation. The
proposal includes moving the equipment off the ski jump and onto a new tower on the ski jump
property at 1210 Sterling Street South. The applicant needs city council approval for a conditional
use permit and design review to move forward.
Recommended Action:
a.Motion to approve a conditional use permit resolution for a 125-foot communications tower
to be constructed at 1210 Sterling Street South.
b.Motion to approve a design review resolution for a 125-foot communications tower to be
constructed at 1210 Sterling Street South.
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 InclusivenessFinancial & Asset MgmtEnvironmental Stewardship
Integrated Communication Operational EffectivenessTargeted Redevelopment
The city deemed the applicant’s application complete on February 14, 2025. The initial 60-day
review deadline for a decision was April 15, 2025. Due to the applicant’s availability, the applicant
has requested a 30-day extension to the review deadline. The revised deadline is now May 15,
2025. As stated in Minnesota State Statute 15.99, the city can take an additional 60 days, if
necessary, to complete the review.
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Background:
The Saint Paul Educational Foundation is the nonprofit foundation that owns and manages the ski
jump. The existing ski jump is 100 feet in height. The property owner conducted a design and
structural analysis, and it was determined that the ski jump tower could not hold the equipment
needed for additional upgrades without structural modifications. This has led to the Saint Paul
Educational Foundation working with Verizon Wireless to propose the installation of a new 125-foot
communications tower.
Conditional Use Permit
Section 44-1327 of the city’s zoning code requires a conditional use permit (CUP) for a
communication tower in a residential zoning district. The site at 1210 Sterling Street South is zoned
Farm Residential. The code also states that communication towers can only be located in the
following residentially zoned locations or properties:
a. Churches or places of worship.
b. Parks, when the city determines the facility would be compatible with the nature of the park.
c. City-owned property, government, school, utility, and institutional sites or facilities.
This site would be considered an institutional use site and currently has wireless communication
equipment on-site. A CUP was not required previously for this site as the equipment is located on
the ski jump, which is permitted by the code.
In reviewing an application for a conditional use permit for the construction of commercial antennas,
towers, and accessory structures, the city council shall consider the following:
1. Standards in this Code.
2. Recommendations of the planning commission and community design review board.
3. Effect of the proposed use upon the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of
residents of surrounding areas.
4. Effect on property values.
5. Effect of the proposed use on the comprehensive plan.
As the site already contains equipment for multiple wireless carriers who previously submitted
coverage/ interference analysis and capacity analysis to the city, the applicant was not required to
supply this information with this application. Towers in residential zoning districts designed and built
for collocation are allowed to be 125 feet in height. The applicant is requesting approval for a 125-
foot communications tower, meeting the requirement.
Towers located next to a residential property line or next to a property that the city is planning
for residential use must be located at least the height of the tower plus 25 feet from the
nearest residential structure. The proposed tower would be located more than 150 feet from the
nearest residential structure, thus meeting this requirement.
The code states that all ground equipment and accessory structures must be at least ten feet from
the side and rear property lines. The ground equipment for the wireless carriers already exists on-
site and meets the setback requirements. No changes to the location of the ground equipment are
proposed.
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Design Review
Site Plan
The proposed communications tower would be located just south of the ski jump. The proposed
tower and existing ground equipment meet all setback requirements.
Monopole Elevation and Landscaping/Screening
Sec. 44-1327(13) requires the community design review board to recommend the plans for towers,
utility, equipment or accessory buildings, site plans, and proposed screening and landscaping.
Sec. 44-1328(3)9 requires that towers be light blue, gray, or another color shown to reduce visibility.
The applicant would need to meet this requirement. The code also requires that all equipment be
removed from the ski jump and prohibits the new tower from being lit.
The existing ground equipment does have a chain link fence, but staff feel there is an opportunity
to add additional landscaping screening around this equipment area. Environmental staff reviewed
the plans and found that the proposed tower is close to two 18” oak trees. The applicant should
submit a tree plan showing the significant trees' size, species, and location within the disturbed
area. The applicant should also be required to submit a landscape plan to show tree replacement, if
necessary, and additional screening for the tower and ground equipment.
Department Comments
Engineering
No comments.
Commission Review
Community Design Review Board
March 18, 2025: The community design review board reviewed this project and recommended
approval.
Planning Commission
March 18, 2025: The planning commission reviewed this project, held a public hearing, and
recommended approval.
Citizen Comments
Staff sent public hearing notices to the 50 surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the
proposed site. Staff did not receive any comments.
Reference Information
Site Description
Campus Size: 17.99 acres
Existing Land Use: Ski jump
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Surrounding Land Uses
North: Single-family homes
East: I-494
South: Single-family homes
West: Single-family homes
Planning
Existing Land Use: Open Space
Existing Zoning: Farm Residential
Attachments:
1.Conditional Use Permit Resolution
2.Design Review Resolution
3.Overview Map
4.2040 Future Land Use Map
5.Zoning Map
6.Applicant’s Narrative
7.Property Owner Narrative
8.Site Plans
9.Tower Elevation
10.Photo Simulations
11.Applicant’s Educational Handout
12.CDRB Minutes, March 18, 2025
13.Planning Commission Minutes, March 18, 2025
14.PowerPoint Presentation
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 Verizon Wireless has requested approval of a conditional use permit to permit a 125-
foot communications tower.
1.02 The property is located at 1210 Sterling Street South and is legally described as:
PIN: 132822430022. The South seventy- four feet (S. 74') of the West Half of the
Southeast Quarter (W 1/2 of SE 1/4) of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22, lying
North of the South twenty-five (S. 25) acres, East of Sterling Street, and West of
State Trunk Highway 494, it being the intention of the granters to convey a seventy-
four foot (74') strip immediately to the North of the South twenty-five (S. 25) acres of
the West Half of the Southeast Quarter ( W 1/2 of SE 1/4) of Section 13, Township
28, Range 22.
AND
Outlot A, HIGHWOOD ESTATES NO. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof.
AND
That portion of the SW 1/4 of the SE1/4 of Sec. 13, T. 28, R.22, according to the
Government Survey thereof, described as follows: Commencing at the SE corner of
the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Sec. 13, thence N. 50 rods, thence W. 80 rods to
the Quarter Sec. line, thence S. 50 rods to the Sec. line, thence E. along the sec. line
80 rods to the place of beginning, being 25 acres, more or less.
Less and Except that portion of the property conveyed by the following: As referred
to in Warranty Deed recorded as Instrument No. 2717756: The east one-half of
Sterling Street right-of-way that is located in the south half of Section 13, Township
28, Range 22 which is south of the south line of the following- described property
and south of the (easterly) extension of said south line: the north 487.99 feet of the
SW 1/4 of the SE l/4 of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22.
AND
Outlet A, Maplewood Highlands, Ramsey County, Minnesota according to the
recorded plat thereof.
As referred to in Warranty Deed recorded as instrument No. 2718516:
That part of the South 180.00 feet of the West 233.00 feet of the Southwest Quarter
of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County,
Minnesota lying East of the West 33.00 thereof.
Ramsey County
Abstract Property
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Section 2. Standards.
2.01 City Ordinance Section 44-512(4) requires a Conditional Use Permit for the exterior
storage of goods or materials.
2.02 Communication Towers Conditional Use Permit Standards. City Ordinance Section
44-1326.
1. Standards in this Code.
2. Recommendations of the planning commission and community design review
board.
3. Effect of the proposed use upon the health, safety, convenience and general
welfare of residents of surrounding areas.
4. Effect on property values.
5. Effect of the proposed use on the comprehensive plan.
2.03 General Conditional Use Permit Standards. City Ordinance Section 44-1097(a)
states that the City Council must base approval of a Conditional Use Permit on the
following nine standards for approval.
1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be
in conformity with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances.
2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding
area.
3. The use would not depreciate property values.
4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods
of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or
cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare,
smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-off,
vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances.
5. The use would not exceed the design standards of any affected street.
6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including
streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems,
schools and parks.
7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or
services.
8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site’s natural
and scenic features into the development design.
9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
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Section 3. Findings.
3.01 The proposal meets the specific conditional use permit standards.
Section 4. City Review Process
4.01 The City conducted the following review when considering this conditional use permit
request.
1.On March 18, 2025, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff
published a hearing notice in the Pioneer Press and sent notices to the
surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the
hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning
commission recommended that the city council approve this resolution.
2.On May 12, 2025, the city council discussed this resolution. They considered
reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff.
Section 5. City Council
5.01 The city council hereby _______ the resolution. Approval is based on the findings
outlined in section 3 of this resolution. Approval is subject to the following conditions:
(additions are underlined and deletions are crossed out):
1.All construction shall follow the plans approved by the city. The director of
community development may approve minor changes.
2.The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of
council approval, or the permit shall become null and void.
3.The city council shall review this conditional use permit in one year.
4.This conditional use permit is conditioned upon the applicant allowing the
collocation of other providers' telecommunications equipment on the proposed
tower. The applicant shall submit a letter to staff allowing collocation before a
building permit can be issued.
5.The tower may not have any lighting on or illuminating the structure.
6.All wireless communication equipment on the ski jump must be removed when
the new monopole tower is operational.
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DESIGN REVIEWRESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 Verizon Wireless has requested approval of design review to permit a 125-foot
communications tower.
1.02 The property is located at 1210 Sterling Street South and is legally described as:
PIN: 132822430022. The South seventy- four feet (S. 74') of the West Half of the
Southeast Quarter (W 1/2 of SE 1/4) of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22, lying
North of the South twenty-five (S. 25) acres, East of Sterling Street, and West of
State Trunk Highway 494, it being the intention of the granters to convey a seventy-
four foot (74') strip immediately to the North of the South twenty-five (S. 25) acres of
the West Half of the Southeast Quarter ( W 1/2 of SE 1/4) of Section 13, Township
28, Range 22.
AND
Outlot A, HIGHWOOD ESTATES NO. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof.
AND
That portion of the SW 1/4 of the SE1/4 of Sec. 13, T. 28, R.22, according to the
Government Survey thereof, described as follows: Commencing at the SE corner of
the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Sec. 13, thence N. 50 rods, thence W. 80 rods to
the Quarter Sec. line, thence S. 50 rods to the Sec. line, thence E. along the sec. line
80 rods to the place of beginning, being 25 acres, more or less.
Less and Except that portion of the property conveyed by the following: As referred
to in Warranty Deed recorded as Instrument No. 2717756: The east one-half of
Sterling Street right-of-way that is located in the south half of Section 13, Township
28, Range 22 which is south of the south line of the following- described property
and south of the (easterly) extension of said south line: the north 487.99 feet of the
SW 1/4 of the SE l/4 of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22.
AND
Outlet A, Maplewood Highlands, Ramsey County, Minnesota according to the
recorded plat thereof.
As referred to in Warranty Deed recorded as instrument No. 2718516:
That part of the South 180.00 feet of the West 233.00 feet of the Southwest Quarter
of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County,
Minnesota lying East of the West 33.00 thereof.
Ramsey County
Abstract Property
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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 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. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for staff
approval the following items:
a. Submit a tree plan showing the size, species, and location of all significant
trees within the disturbed area. A significant tree is any hardwood tree six
diameter inches or larger, conifer tree eight diameter inches or larger, and
softwood tree 12 diameter inches or larger. The plan must show which trees
will be removed with the development of the monopole or how the trees near
the project will be preserved. If significant tree removal is proposed, the plan
must show tree replacement per the City’s tree ordinance.
b. Submit a landscape plan to show tree replacement if necessary and how the
tower and ground equipment will be screened per the City’s antenna and
tower ordinance.
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c.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.
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 use of the building is in the fall or winter or within six weeks
of occupancy of the building if use 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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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
6:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 18, 2025
City Hall, Council Chambers
1830 County Road B East
E.NEW BUSINESS
1.Design Review Resolution, Verizon Wireless Communications Monopole, 1210
Sterling Street South
Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director. Tammy Hartman,
Verizon Wireless, addressed the board and answered questions.
Chairperson Kempe moved to approve a design review resolution for a 125-foot
communications tower to be constructed at 1210 Sterling Street South.
DESIGN REVIEW RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 Verizon Wireless has requested approval of design review to permit a 125-foot
communications tower.
1.02 The property is located at 1210 Sterling Street South and is legally described as:
PIN: 132822430022. The South seventy- four feet (S. 74') of the West Half of the
Southeast Quarter (W 1/2 of SE 1/4) of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22, lying
North of the South twenty-five (S. 25) acres, East of Sterling Street, and West of
State Trunk Highway 494, it being the intention of the granters to convey a
seventy-four foot (74') strip immediately to the North of the South twenty-five (S.
25)acres of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter ( W 1/2 of SE 1/4) of Section
13, Township 28, Range 22.
AND
Outlot A, HIGHWOOD ESTATES NO. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof.
AND
That portion of the SW 1/4 of the SE1/4 of Sec. 13, T. 28, R.22, according to the
Government Survey thereof, described as follows: Commencing at the SE corner
of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Sec. 13, thence N. 50 rods, thence W. 80
rods to the Quarter Sec. line, thence S. 50 rods to the Sec. line, thence E. along
the sec. line 80 rods to the place of beginning, being 25 acres, more or less.
Less and Except that portion of the property conveyed by the following: As
referred to in Warranty Deed recorded as Instrument No. 2717756: The east one-
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half ofSterling Street right-of-way that is located in the south half of Section 13,
Township 28, Range 22 which is south of the south line of the following-
described property and south of the (easterly) extension of said south line: the
north 487.99 feet of the SW 1/4 of the SE l/4 of Section 13, Township 28, Range
22.
AND
Outlet A, Maplewood Highlands, Ramsey County, Minnesota according to the
recorded plat thereof.
As referred to in Warranty Deed recorded as instrument No. 2718516:
That part of the South 180.00 feet of the West 233.00 feet of the Southwest
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22,
Ramsey County, Minnesota lying East of the West 33.00 thereof.
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 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.
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3.All requirements of the city engineer, fire marshal and building official must be
met.
4.Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for staff
approval the following items:
a.Submit a tree plan showing the size, species, and location of all
significant trees within the disturbed area. A significant tree is any
hardwood tree six diameter inches or larger, conifer tree eight diameter
inches or larger, and softwood tree 12 diameter inches or larger. The plan
must show which trees will be removed with the development of the
monopole or how the trees near the project will be preserved. If significant
tree removal is proposed, the plan must show tree replacement per the
City’s tree ordinance.
b.Submit a landscape plan to show tree replacement if necessary and how
the tower and ground equipment will be screened per the City’s antenna
and tower ordinance.
c.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.
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 use of the building is in the fall or winter or within
six weeks of occupancy of the building if use is in the spring or summer.
6.All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community
development may approve minor changes.
Seconded by Boardmember Lamers Ayes – All (via roll call)
The motion passed.
This item will go to the city council on April 28, 2025.
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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
7:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 18, 2025
City Hall, Council Chambers
1830 County Road B East
F.PUBLIC HEARING
1.Conditional Use Permit Resolution, Verizon Wireless Communications
Monopole, 1210 Sterling Street South
Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director, gave the
presentation. Tammy Hartman, Verizon Wireless, addressed the commission and
answered questions.
Chairperson Desai opened the public hearing.
The following individuals addressed the commission regarding the project:
Mark Johnson, 2454 Schadt Dr E
Tammy Hartman, Verizon Wireless
Chris Greene, 2351 Tilsen Ave E
Chairperson Desai closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Yang moved to approve a conditional use permit resolution for a 125-foot
communications tower to be constructed at 1210 Sterling Street South.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 Verizon Wireless has requested approval of a conditional use permit to permit a
125-foot communications tower.
1.02 The property is located at 1210 Sterling Street South and is legally described as:
PIN: 132822430022. The South seventy- four feet (S. 74') of the West Half of the
Southeast Quarter (W 1/2 of SE 1/4) of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22, lying
North of the South twenty-five (S. 25) acres, East of Sterling Street, and West of
State Trunk Highway 494, it being the intention of the granters to convey a
seventy-four foot (74') strip immediately to the North of the South twenty-five (S.
25)acres of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter ( W 1/2 of SE 1/4) of Section
13, Township 28, Range 22.
AND
Outlot A, HIGHWOOD ESTATES NO. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof.
J1, Attachment 13
AND
That portion of the SW 1/4 of the SE1/4 of Sec. 13, T. 28, R.22, according to the
Government Survey thereof, described as follows: Commencing at the SE corner
of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Sec. 13, thence N. 50 rods, thence W. 80
rods to the Quarter Sec. line, thence S. 50 rods to the Sec. line, thence E. along
the sec. line 80 rods to the place of beginning, being 25 acres, more or less.
Less and Except that portion of the property conveyed by the following: As
referred to in Warranty Deed recorded as Instrument No. 2717756: The east one-
half of Sterling Street right-of-way that is located in the south half of Section 13,
Township 28, Range 22 which is south of the south line of the following-
described property and south of the (easterly) extension of said south line: the
north 487.99 feet of the SW 1/4 of the SE l/4 of Section 13, Township 28, Range
22.
AND
Outlet A, Maplewood Highlands, Ramsey County, Minnesota according to the
recorded plat thereof.
As referred to in Warranty Deed recorded as instrument No. 2718516:
That part of the South 180.00 feet of the West 233.00 feet of the Southwest
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22,
Ramsey County, Minnesota lying East of the West 33.00 thereof.
Ramsey County
Abstract Property
Section 2. Standards.
2.01 City Ordinance Section 44-512(4) requires a Conditional Use Permit for the
exterior storage of goods or materials.
2.02 Communication Towers Conditional Use Permit Standards. City Ordinance
Section
44-1326.
1. Standards in this Code.
2. Recommendations of the planning commission and community design review
board.
3. Effect of the proposed use upon the health, safety, convenience and general
welfare of residents of surrounding areas.
4. Effect on property values.
5. Effect of the proposed use on the comprehensive plan.
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2.03General Conditional Use Permit Standards. City Ordinance Section 44-1097(a)
states that the City Council must base approval of a Conditional Use Permit on
the following nine standards for approval.
1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated
to be in conformity with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Code of
Ordinances.
2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the
surrounding area.
3. The use would not depreciate property values.
4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or
methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental,
disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of
excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution,
drainage, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical
interference or other nuisances.
5. The use would not exceed the design standards of any affected street.
6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including
streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer
systems, schools and parks.
7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or
services.
8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site’s natural
and scenic features into the development design.
9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
Section 3. Findings.
3.01 The proposal meets the specific conditional use permit standards.
Section 4. City Review Process
4.01 The City conducted the following review when considering this conditional use
permit request.
1. On March 18, 2025, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city
staff published a hearing notice in the Pioneer Press and sent notices to the
surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the
hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning
commission recommended that the city council approve this resolution.
2. On April 28, 2025, the city council discussed this resolution. They considered
reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff.
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Section 5. City Council
5.01 The city council hereby _______ the resolution. Approval is based on the findings
outlined in section 3 of this resolution. Approval is subject to the following
conditions: (additions are underlined and deletions are crossed out):
1. All construction shall follow the plans approved by the city. The director of
community development may approve minor changes.
2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of
council approval, or the permit shall become null and void.
3. The city council shall review this conditional use permit in one year.
4. This conditional use permit is conditioned upon the applicant allowing the
collocation of other providers' telecommunications equipment on the
proposed tower. The applicant shall submit a letter to staff allowing
collocation before a building permit can be issued.
5. The tower may not have any lighting on or illuminating the structure.
6. All wireless communication equipment on the ski jump must be removed
when the new monopole tower is operational.
Seconded by Commissioner Eads Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item will go to the city council on April 28, 2025.
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Conditional Use PermitDesign Review
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Property owned and managed by Saint Paul Educational Foundation and used as a ski jumpSite is guided Open Space Site is zoned Farm Residential
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Determined that the existing structure could not hold more equipment
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Ski jump structure has held wireless equipment since 1997design and structural analysis completedVerizon requesting approval for a new tower
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ǒ The proposed tower would be located to the south of the ski jumpTower height in residential zoning districts is limited to 125 feetAll tower setbacks would be metAll ground equipment
setbacks are metNo screening for ground equipment is in place
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Tower must be light blue, gray, or another color shown to reduce visibilityTower proposed to have multiple wireless provider locationsStaff is recommending landscape screening be added
to the ground equipment
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Motion to approve a conditional use permit resolution for a 125-footcommunications tower to be constructed at 1210 Sterling Street SouthMotion to approve a design review resolution for
a 125-foot communications towerto be constructed at 1210 Sterling Street South
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No comments receivedTwo residents spoke at the public hearingRecommended Action:
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Public hearing notices sent to properties within 500 feetCDRB and PC reviewed and recommended approval
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Commissioner Comments:
When these first came to Maplewood, there was quite a bit of discussion about them, one of
the early ones was on Frost Avenue west of English at the old Maplewood Dairy site.
It was hoped that the property would be cleaned up a bit in the process. Of course, the most
opposition back in the day was from those who have to look at it.
My input was that there would be funds set aside in case the tower was abandoned so that the
city would not be on the hook for the clean-up or removal.