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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Tuesday, May 27,2008
6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers - Maplewood City Hall
1830 County Road BEast
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes:
a. April 22, 2008
b. May 13, 2008
5. Design Review: None Scheduled
a. Salvation Army Addition (2080 Woodlynn Avenue)
6. Unfinished Business:
a. Comprehensive Pian - Sustain ability Section and Design Provisions
7. Visitor Presentations:
8. Board Presentations:
9. Staff Presentations:
10. Adjourn
DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Olson called the rneeting to order at 6:03 p.rn.
II. ROLL CALL
Boardrnernber John Dernko
Vice-Chairperson Matt Ledvina
Chairperson Linda Olson
Boardrnernber Ananth Shankar
Boardrnernber Matt Wise
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Staff Present:
Shann Finwall, Environrnental Planner
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardrnernber Dernko rnoved to approve the arnended agenda, adding itern 9.d. Board Chair and
Vice Chair elections.
Boardrnernber Wise seconded.
The rnotion passed.
Ayes - all
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. February 12, 2008
Boardrnernber Shankar rnoved to approve the rninutes of February 12, 2008 as presented.
Boardrnernber Dernko seconded
Ayes - Dernko, Olson, Shankar
Abstentions - Ledvina, Wise
The rnotion passed.
b. March 11, 2008
Boardrnernber Wise rnoved to approve the rninutes of March 11, 2008 as arnended changing
"Wise" to "Ledvina" in the second to the last paragraph.
Boardrnernber Ledvina seconded
Ayes - Dernko, Ledvina, Olson, Wise
Abstention - Shankar
The rnotion passed.
V. DESIGN REVIEW
a. Trail's Edge Townhornes (2675 Larpenteur Avenue East)
Planner Shann Finwall presented the staff report for design plans for the proposal for the 48-unit
townhorne developrnent located on the St. Paul's Monastery property at 2675 Larpenteur Avenue.
City staff is recornrnending approval of the developrnent with several conditions.
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Boardmember Ledvina asked for clarification on the replacement of the parking lot with two new
parking lots.
Planner Finwall responded that the existing Monastery building's parking lot will be removed for the
Trails Edge development. This parking lot will be replaced with two parking lots, one will be
located on the north side of the building and will have 33 parking spaces and the other one will be
located on the south side of the building and would have 89 parking spaces, for a total of 122
parking spaces. This would exceed the existing 108 parking lot spaces. Ms. Finwall said there will
also be two spaces per unit within the townhouse development, including one parking space
outside of the one-vehicle garage, as well as 25 guest parking spaces on the site.
Boardmember Wise asked whether the city's portion of the trail to Sterling Street might be
completed as part of this project.
Planner Finwall responded that the city plans to begin the public improvement part of this project,
which includes the trail, this summer.
Boardmember Wise asked what the length might be of the fence proposed by the neighbor along
the Century Avenue right of way.
Ms. Finwall responded that this fence request should be reviewed closely by the board for
aesthetic reasons, but the neighbor was requesting that the fence run along the entire length of the
Century Avenue property line, which appears to be over 400 feet.
Boardmember Wise said he is concerned that the south parking lot might be used by Hill Murray
students, since their parking is limited. There was discussion regarding why the students were
parking in front of the school on Larpenteur Avenue when the size of the school parking lot was
increased in the last year or two.
Boardmember Shankar questioned the plan for storm water ponding.
Planner Finwall responded that the plan for storm water ponding was approved previously by the
city council as part of the overall planned unit development on the property including these
town homes.
Paui Holmes of Pope Architects has been working with the applicant, Common Bond Communities.
Mr. Holmes said that they are in agreement with installing the fence along Century Avenue, but do
have some aesthetic concerns with it. Mr. Holmes said they feel the best location for the fence is to
have it run from the northern most town home south to just before the community center.
Mr. Holmes also addressed the proposed lighting saying the fixture style has been changed, but
the light height and lumens have remained the same.
Mr. Holmes said the south parking lot plan has changed from the original planned unit
development approvals. The current plan places the parking lot higher on the hill and in a more
circular design. The 122 proposed spaces proposed in both new parking lots is what was required
with the city council approvals of the overall project. Mr. Holmes explained that Tubman Family
Alliance will be doing a parking use study for their use of the old Monastery building to find how
much parking is necessary. These parking space requirements can be reviewed when the board
reviews the Monastery rernodel proposal.
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Boardmember Olson asked how many handicapped parking spaces are planned.
Travis Bernard of Pope Architects said there will be two handicapped parking spaces in front of the
community center and three of the town homes and their garages are handicap accessible.
Boardmember Demko asked whether elevations will require privacy fences between the units.
Amanda Novak of CornmonBond Communities said that in their experience, for these type of units,
privacy fences are not necessary and may take away frorn the aesthetics of the building.
Mr. Holmes said that the materials used for the town homes are in harmony with the materials
previously approved for the new monastery, creating a harmonious project. It is their intention to
have the lighting fixtures on the townhomes and monastery sites match.
Mr. Bernard gave a presentation of the materials and colors proposed for use for the exterior of the
town homes.
Boardmember Shankar asked where the utility meters would be located.
Mr. Holmes responded that they will be installed on the side of the building and screened with
landscaping.
Boardmember Demko asked about the oversized garage door shown on the plans.
Mr. Holmes explained that this garage door is in a handicapped unit and allows for van
accessibility.
Boardmember Wise questioned the plans for location of the fence and landscaping along Century
Avenue.
Mr. Holmes responded that they have been able to move 12 trees and their proposed landscape
plan will be 30 trees in excess of the required tree replacernent plan. For this reason, they have
some flexibility on the placernent of the fence. It would appear that the best location would be
along the property line.
Richard Anderson, 1667 Sterling Street, said he is the neighbor who suggested that a fence be
installed along Century Avenue. Mr. Anderson said that due to the downgrade off of the rear
townhouse patios, the fence should be installed along Larpenteur Avenue also.
Mr. Anderson explained that the Hill Murray students are parking on Larpenteur Avenue which is
supposed to be a bike trail. Mr. Anderson said there are issues with city lighting requirements on
Larpenteur Avenue, since this is no longer a rural area, there is really more lighting needed.
Boardmember Olson asked Mr. Holmes how he feels regarding Mr. Anderson's suggestion that the
fence be extended on the Larpenteur Avenue side of the project also.
Mr. Holrnes responded that the fence only seems necessary on the Century Avenue side down to
the community center. At this location there is a large expanse of lawn. Then on the Larpenteur
Avenue side the town homes are located farther away frorn the street, and the ground flattens out in
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this area. In addition, there will be a trail and a ditch before the pavement, so he does not feel that
the fence is warranted along Larpenteur for safety reasons.
Richard Anderson said that when he suggested a fence be built he did not suggest any specific
kind of fence. Mr. Anderson said he believes that the fence at the corner would have to be angled
to comply with the city's sight triangle requirements. The issue with the fence is the safety of the
children. Why would safety be less important for children on Larpenteur than on Century?
Boardrnember Ledvina complimented the applicant on the overall design of the project. Mr. Wise
said the one area he feels is awkward is the switch frorn the ledge stone to the board panel above
the garage doors for the gable and that the stone should continue to the gable. Mr. Ledvina said he
agrees with the applicant regarding not extending the fence on Larpenteur Avenue due to the
street and biturninous trail and he feels the landscaping plans could address this issue. Mr.
Ledvina also suggested the applicant provide more variation in accent colors subject to staff
approval, and lighting fixture design be complementary to other fixtures used throughout the site.
Boardmember Olson asked for Mr. Shankar's opinion on Mr. Ledvina's comments regarding the
wainscoting fagade extension.
Boardmember Shankar responded that he is comfortable with the applicant's design plan for the
area where the stone is terminating and that he understands why they did it that way. Mr. Shankar
said the height of the van accessible garage does not rnatch the other garages and that looks out
of place. Mr. Shankar suggested that the applicant treat each unit's color scheme differently for
variation.
Boardmernber Demko said he feels this is a very nice design, but he agrees that color variation is
needed on the buildings. Mr. Demko said he prefers decorative lighting rather than shoebox
lighting for this project, but he does understand there are cost concerns. Mr. Demko said he has
concerns with the limited parking planned in front of the community center.
Amanda Novak responded that there will be additional parking across the street and some parking
to the north of the center.
Boardmember Olson commented on the landscaping plan saying she felt the trees planned for the
corner area could be relocated to the north to avoid vision problems for drivers at the corner.
Mr. Holmes explained that the wainscoting planned for the back of the buildings had to be removed
from the plan due to value engineering and will be installed only on the front of the buildings.
Boardrnember Olson said regarding value engineering and cost concerns that she agrees with Mr.
Demko regarding concerns with the lighting and explained that cheap shoebox lighting is available
but will not hold up, but that good quality products are also available and requested that staff
review this item carefully.
Mr. Holmes responded that since CommonBond Communities owns, maintains and manages
these rental properties they are interested in durability and ease of maintenance also.
Boardmember Olson said she agrees that variation in color is needed for the buildings.
Mr. Holmes responded that this would be easy to do, but that the variation should be somewhat
limited to provide visual composition with the other buildings.
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Boardmember Shankar asked the applicant if it would be possible to replace the wainscoting on
the back of the buildings with a trim board of the same height, possibly three feet off of the ground,
and a different color siding below the trim board.
Mr. Holmes said this would be easy to do and is a good idea.
Boardmember Shankar said this is what he would recomrnend.
Boardmember Olson said she feels fencing might be needed on Larpenteur Avenue on the school
side of the site for the end unit on the southwest corner for the protection of children living in these
units.
Board member Shankar noted that there is a ditch behind the town homes.
The board asked what the retaining wall material will be for the Century Avenue side.
Mr. Holmes said it will be a keystone product and will be two to three feet high.
The board felt that a fence on the retaining wall would be a good idea.
Mr. Holmes suggested that a compromise might be that one piece of fence be installed on the
closest units on Larpenteur rather than a continuous fence along the entire corner.
Mr. Holmes said it may be possible to install a second piece of fencing up the hill of the property
line behind the trees so it is not as visible to shield those units. Mr. Holmes said there is the
complication of a sign, the landscaping and fence to be located at this point and they would like to
work with staff to find the right layout for these things to work together.
Boardmernber Olson asked what their plans are for the signage.
Ms. Novak responded that a sign is being considered for the corner of Monastery Way and
Larpenteur Avenue. Ms. Novak explained that the sign has not yet been designed, but when it is it
will be within the city's required standards
Boardmember Wise questioned where the bus stop is now located and if that location will change
with this development.
Mr. Anderson responded the bus currently stops at Century and Larpenteur and is not in a good
location. Mr. Anderson said the advisory committee planned to ask the bus company to consider
moving the bus stop.
Boardmember Wise said it is known that many renters generally use public transportation and this
would be a safety issue.
The issue of parking during the day in front of Hill Murray School was further discussed. It was
noted that no overnight parking is allowed on Larpenteur Avenue.
Boardmember Wise moved approval of the plans date-stamped April 3, 2008 for the Trail's Edge
Townhomes, subject to the applicant doing the following:
1. Repeat the review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
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2. Before getting a building permit, the applicant shall provide cash escrow or an irrevocable letter
of credit in the amount of 150 percent of the cost of cornpleting exterior improvements like
landscaping, in-ground lawn irrigation, parking lot striping and the like.
3. Meet all requirements of the building official, assistant fire marshal, police and city engineering
staff.
4. Comply with the May 14, 2007 city council conditions.
5. Provide a site and design plan for the screening of any trash and recycling containers if they
would be kept outside. Should a trash enclosure area be proposed in the future, it shall not be
placed in any parking space.
6. The new parking lots for the existing monastery shall be constructed as early as possible to
replace the parking lost by the townhome development. These parking lots shall have concrete
curbing. The parking stalls shall be at least 9.5 feet wide as code requires and there shall be
enough handicap-accessible parking spaces provided to meet code.
7. The applicant shall provide the retaining wall details for design approval by staff. Retaining
walls or wall sections that are four feet tall or higher shall have a fence on top. Staff shall
approve the design. Retaining walls over four feet tall must have a building permit.
8. The internal private roadways within the townhome development shall be posted for "no
parking" on both sides.
g. The applicant shall provide a 3.5-foot-tall ornamental fence 420 feet along the Century Avenue
right-of-way. The exact placement shall be subject to staff approval.
10. Provide in-ground lawn irrigation as required by the city code.
11. The community design review board shall review major changes to these plans. Minor changes
may be approved by staff.
12. The applicant shall resubmit the landscaping plan to show the increased landscaping for the
rear of the unit at Monastery Way and Larpenteur Avenue and also shall work with staff to
demonstrate an adequate site triangle at the intersection of Larpenteur Avenue and Century
Avenue.
13. The elevations of the buildings shall be modified to add a trim board at the height of the stone
wainscoting for the sides and rear of the building. The material below the trim board shall be
complementary colors to the stone wainscoting.
14. The design of light fixtures shall be similar and/or complementary to other fixtures utilized
throughout the site development.
15. The applicant shall provide for staff approval a plan that shows a variation in accent colors for
the various units.
Seconded by Boardmember Ledvina
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Boardmember Wise explained that not to diminish the safety concerns about fencing in the rear of
the unit at Monastery Way and Larpenteur Avenue, increasing the landscaping in this area to
create a living fence would suit the site design better than having a constructed fence there.
The board then voted:
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
Boardmember Wise moved to request that staff review the lighting standards in the public right of
way along Larpenteur Avenue and to evaluate transit access as it exists today and moving the bus
stop to either the northeast or northwest corner of Larpenteur and Benet.
Boardmernber Demko seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
VIII. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None
IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Comprehensive Plan Update - Review of "Design" Provisions
Planner Finwall presented the staff report regarding the update of the city's comprehensive plan.
Ms. Finwall explained that staff is requesting the CDRB review the design-related sections of the
current plan. Planner Finwall explained that the comprehensive plan technical committee has
recently discussed adding more sustainable elements to the comprehensive plan. Ms. Finwall said
that although this is not a requirement by the Metropolitan Council, those involved in the update
believe that it would send a strong message that the city is looking at what is done in a sustainable
manner.
Boardmember Ledvina suggested possibly incorporating the sustainable elements concepts under
the Urban Design Goal section. Mr. Ledvina also suggested that energy efficiency be made a
priority through building code irnprovements, retrofitting city facilities with energy efficient lighting
and practice and promote sustainable building practices using the U.S. Green Building Council's
LEED program or a similar system.
Boardmember Olson suggested that in the last sentence of the Transportation Goal, "options"
might be a better choice and that "opportunities" Is not a strong enough word and she would like to
see coordination between the city and MTC to facilitate bus transportation and maintaining of
sidewalks and paved trail surfaces.
Boardmember Ledvina moved to table consideration and review of changes to the comprehensive
plan.
Boardmember Ledvina seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
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b. Discussion - City Attorney's Proposed Ordinance Amendment for Televised Broadcasts of
City Meetings
Planner Finwall presented the memorandum from city attorney Alan Kantrud requesting comments
from the board regarding the proposed Broadcast and Recording Ordinance amendment.
Boardmember Olson questioned if this ordinance is adopted, if a violation occurs what might the
penalty be and whether the city will be obliged to penalize itself if they are unable to broadcast a
meeting.
Boardmember Wise asked what prompted the review of this issue, whether there is a need for this
ordinance and also, that as a taxpayer it seems like a waste of resources.
Boardmember Demko said it appears to be a current city policy that is being proposed as an
ordinance.
Planner Finwall responded that she is not knowledgeable of whether this is currently a formal city
policy, but it is being proposed as an ordinance. Ms. Finwall explained the city council wants each
committee to comment on how this will affect their meetings.
Boardmember Olson said she does not see this ordinance affecting the board meetings in any way
and she feel this should be a city policy rather than an ordinance.
Boardmember Shankar said he feels the city is boxing itself in a corner by requiring this, but that
this may be a legal issue.
c. Representation at the May 12 City Council Meeting
Boardmember Ledvina will attend this city council meeting for the dynamic display sign
ordinance discussions.
d. Board Elections for Chair and Vice Chair
Boardmember Ledvina moved to nominate Linda Olson as Chair.
Boardmember Demko seconded
Boardmember Wise moved to nominate Matt Ledvina as Vice Chair.
Boardmember Olson seconded
The two previous seconds were withdrawn and the two motions were then withdrawn.
Boardmember Wise moved to nominate Linda Olson as chair and Matt Ledvina as vice chair of the
community design review board for the coming year.
Boardmember Shankar seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
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Board member Shankar moved adjournment of the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Boardmember Demko seconded Ayes - all
DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Olson called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Boardmember John Demko
Vice-Chairperson Matt Ledvina
Chairperson Linda Olson
Boardmember Ananth Shankar
Boardmember Matt Wise
Absent
Absent
Present
Present
Absent
Staff Present:
Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved by consensus.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. April 22, 2008
Due to lack of a quorum, the minutes were tabled by consensus until the next meeting.
V. DESIGN REVIEW
None
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Comprehensive Plan - Sustainability Section and Design Provisions
Planner Shann Finwall presented the staff report and explained that the city desires to include a
sustainability section into the comprehensive plan in order to become more sustainable in all
aspects of its operations and regulatory review. Planner Finwall said she needs comments from
the board tonight in order to do a more formal document for the next meeting for the board's final
comments. She will then submit the document to the environmental and natural resources
committee for their review. Ms. Finwall said staff plans to have the comprehensive plan completed
by July in order to allow adjacent communities time for their review and comments.
Ms. Finwall mentioned that the next open house for the comprehensive plan review public
comments will be held on May 22 and the last open house is scheduled for June 26.
Planner Finwall suggested the city might recommend following some of the LEEDS program
guidelines but without requiring certification in the program.
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Boardmember Shankar explained he is very familiar with the LEEDS program and that it is an
expensive program and includes a great deal of paper work to get to a certifiable level in the
program. Mr. Shankar mentioned there are 65 points in the LEEDS program certification levels, but
that the city might mandate that only 10 of the lowest level points are attained, which would be an
easy thing to do. .
Boardmember Olson said she would like to encourage a separate goal for landscaping, including
preferred and non preferred plants, and for permeable green space surfaces.
It was discussed that city ordinance currently prohibits planting boulevard trees; the board
suggested that the city reconsider this issue and encourage boulevard planting of canopy trees as
a method of sustainability.
Boardmember Shankar suggested that the city should provide incentives for using sustainable
practices such as a reduction in permit fees.
Boardmember Shankar mentioned that requiring irrigation systems is not a sustainable practice.
The board discussed low impact planting such as native plants that do not need as much watering
and also the need for more sidewalks and trails.
Board member Olson mentioned that there are financial questions for the city to consider as well
when considering sustainability issues and questioned whether the board should be responsible to
financial issues.
Boardmember Shankar said the board should establish baselines that have minimum financial
implications yet meet the goals of sustainability for both new development and operations. Mr.
Shankar said both financial and social responsibilities need to be taken into account when
considering sustainability practices.
Planner Finwall said she would request comments from the board members who are absent
tonight and then update the report for the next board meeting.
VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
VIII. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None
IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
PROJECT:
LOCATION:
DATE:
Acting City Manager
Ken Roberts, Planner
Conditional Use Permit Revision and Design Approval
Salvation Army Facility Expansion
2080 Woodlynn Avenue
May 13, 2008
INTRODUCTION
Request
The Salvation Army, located at 2080 Woodlynn Avenue, is proposing to expand their building.
They want to add space for administrative and office functions on the northeast comer of the
building and additional storage space on the west side of the building. To do so, they are
requesting city approval of a revision to their existing conditional use permit (CUP). The city code
requires a CUP for churches or places of worship in any location and for day care facilities in F
(farm residential) districts. Refer to the applicant's statement and the attached maps starting on
page eight.
BACKGROUND
December 22, 1986: The city council approved a land use plan change from R1to C (church), a
conditional use permit (CUP) for the Salvation Army Church and for the adult day care facility.
The city followed this approval with annual CUP reviews.
October 8, 2001: The city council approved a CUP revision for the applicant's expansion plans
subject to all construction following the approved site plan and construction starting within one
year.
October 14, 2002: The city council reviewed this CUP and moved to review it again in one year.
October 13, 2003: The council moved to review the CUP only if the applicant proposes a change
or if any problem arises.
October 22, 2007: The city council approved a CUP revision for this site to allow for the addition
of a child day care operation as part of their facility. (See the city council minutes starting on page
21).
DISCUSSION
Conditional Use Permit Revision
The proposed building additions would add space for administrative (office) functions and for
storage space. The Salvation Army is not proposing any changes to the adult or child day care
operations that they now operate at this facility. As proposed, these changes will not negatively
affect the site or the neighborhood.
Design Review
Building Design
As noted in the applicant's statement, they are proposing to use materials and colors in the
additions that will make this project compatible with the existing building. The proposed materials
include buff-colored masonry units with blue glazed block accent stripe and reddish brown
masonry units with a blue stripe for the storage area. (Please see the separate project plans and
colored elevation for more details about the proposed building exterior.) Staff agrees that the
proposed building additions would be compatible with the design and materials of the existing
facility.
Parking
There should not be any parking issues created by the proposed building additions. All day-care
participants are transported to and from the site by parents or busses. Therefore, parking for the
center is only needed for the employees and guests. The church requires one parking stall per
four seats. With 225 seats in the church, the city code requires 57 parking spaces for that use in
the building.
There are 86 existing parking stalls. Two of them are handicap accessible. The parking is more
than adequate for the adult day care center, the child day care use, the church and the additional
office space.
Engineering Department Comments
Steve Kummer of the city engineering department reviewed the project plans and provided staff
with several comments about the proposal. Please see his notes and comments starting on page
19.
Building Department Review
David Fisher and Nick Carver of the city building inspection department reviewed the project
plans and offered several comments. I have included their comments on page 18.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal's Comments
Butch Gervais commented that the applicant does adult day care and the building has a complete
fire protection system with alarm and smoke detections. He noted that the facility is in
compliance with his requirements.
Project Summary
The proposed building additions will not cause any negative impact on this neighborhood. There
is substantial parking available on the site and the exterior changes to the building would match
the existing building and would not affect the neighbors.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Adopt the resolution starting on page 24. This resolution approves a revision to the
conditional use permit for the Salvation Army Church, located at 2080 Woodlynn Avenue. This
change is to allow for the revision of their approved site plan to allow the expansion of their
building. The city should approve this CUP revision based on the findings required by the
ordinance. This approval shall be subject to the following conditions (additions are underlined and
deletions are crossed out):
1. All construction shall follow the site plan dated April 21, 2008 as approved by the city. City
staff may approve minor changes.
2. The owner or contractor shall start the proposed buildinQ additions within one vear as
required bv ordinance. The council may extend this deadline for one vear.
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3. The city council shall review this permit revision in one year.
B. Approve the project plans dated April 21, 2008 for the remodeling and expansion of the
Salvation Army Lakewood Chapel at 2080 Woodlynn Avenue. The city bases this approval on the
findings required by the code. This approval is subject to the applicant or contractor doing the
following:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for
this project.
2. Complete the following before the city issues a grading or building permit:
a. Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans. These plans
shall include: grading, utility, drainage, erosion control, retaining wall, tree, sidewalk,
driveway and parking lot plans. The plans shall meet the following conditions:
(1) The erosion control plan shall be consistent with city code.
(2) The grading plan shall:
(a) Include building, floor elevation, water elevation and contour information.
(b) Include contour information for all the land that the construction will disturb.
(c) Show sedimentation basins or ponds as may be required by the watershed
board or by the city engineer. The ponds or basins shall meet the city's
design standards and shall include best management practices and rainwater
gardens wherever practical.
(d) Show all proposed slopes steeper than 3:1 on the proposed construction
plans. The city engineer shall approve the plans, specifications and
management practices for any slopes steeper than 3: 1. This shall include
covering these slopes with wood-fiber blankets and seeding them with a "no
mow" native vegetation rather than using sod or grass.
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(e) Show all retaining walls on the plans. Any retaining walls more than four feet
tall require a building permit from the city and a fence on the top to help
prevent falls. The design and materials for the retaining walls are subject to
staff approval.
(f) Show all public and private sidewalks.
(3) The tree plan shall:
(a) Be approved by the city engineer or city environmental planner before site
grading or tree removal.
(b) Show where the developer will remove, save or replace large trees. This
plan shall include an inventory of all existing large trees on the site.
(c) Show the size, species and location of the replacement trees. The spruce
and pine trees shall be at least eight feet tall and shall be Austrian Pines or
Black Hills spruce.
(d) Show no tree removal beyond the approved grading and tree limits.
(4) Make all the changes and meet all the conditions as required by the city
engineer and as noted by Steve Kummer in the memo dated May 8, 2008.
b. Submit a certificate of survey for all new construction.
c. Submit a revised landscape plan to staff for approval that incorporates or shows the
following details:
(1) The location of all large trees on the site.
(2) That all new trees would be consistent with city standards for size, location and
species.
(3) The plantings proposed around the building shown on the landscape plan
date-stamped April 21, 2008, shall remain on the plan.
(4) No landscaping being put in the Woodlynn Avenue boulevard. The contractor
shall restore the boulevard with sod.
d. If necessary, get the approvals and permits from the watershed district.
e. Provide city staff with design details (height, depth and materials) about the proposed
retaining walls, including any fencing for those that are more than four feet tall.
f. Submit to the city a letter of credit or cash escrow for all required exterior
improvements. The amount of the escrow shall be 150 percent of the cost of the
work.
3. Complete the following before occupying the building additions:
a. Replace property irons that are removed because of this construction.
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b. Restore and sod damaged boulevards. Sod all landscaped areas, except for the
ponding areas, which may be seeded.
c. Install a handicap-parking sign for each handicap-parking space and an address on
the building. In addition, the applicant shall install "no parking" signs along all the
driveways and drive aisles within the site and elsewhere, as may be required by staff.
d. Paint any visible roof-top mechanical equipment to match the uppermost part of the
building. (code requirement)
e. Install on-site lighting for security and visibility that follows the approved site lighting
plan. All exterior lighting shall follow the approved lighting plan that shows the light
spread and fixture design. All light fixtures must have concealed lenses and bulbs to
properly shield glare from the adjacent street right-of-ways and from adjacent
properties.
f. The developer or contractor shall:
(1) Complete all grading for the site drainage and meet all city requirements.
(2) Place temporary orange safety fencing and signs at the grading limits.
4. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
a. The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or
welfare.
b. The above-required letter of credit or cash escrow is held by the city for all required
exterior improvements. The owner or contractor shall complete any unfinished
landscaping by June 1 if the contractor finishes the new parking lot in the fall or
winter or if the building additions are occupied in the fall or winter, or within six
weeks of occupancy if the building additions are occupied in the spring or summer.
c. The city receives an agreement that will allow the city to complete any unfinished
work.
5. All work shall follow the approved plans. City staff may approve minor changes to the
project plans.
6. This approval does not include signage. All proposed signs must be approved the
community design review board and the applicant shall get sign permits from the city
before the installation of any signs.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Staff surveyed the 60 property owners within 500 feet of this site for their comments. I received
one reply that was in favor of the proposal.
REFERENCE INFORMATION
SITE DESCRIPTION
Site size: 3.5 acres
Existing Use: The Salvation Army Church and day care facility
SURROUNDING LAND USES
North: Woodlynn Avenue, Birch Glen Apartments and Woodlynn Ponds Town Homes
South: Single dwellings
East: The Village on Woodlynn Town homes
West: Ariel Street and the Plaza 3000 Shopping Center
PLANNING
Land Use Plan: C (church)
Zoning: F (farm residential)
ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS
Section 44-1092(3) requires a CUP for a church or place of worship and for state-licensed day
care facilities in any location in Maplewood.
Section 44-1 097(a) states that the city council may approve a CUP, based on nine standards.
See numbers 1 - 9 in the resolution starting on page 24.
Section 2-290(b) of the city code requires that the CDRB 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 is in keeping with the character of
the surrounding neighborhood and is not detrimental to the harmonious, orderly and attractive
development contemplated by this article and the city's comprehensive municipal plan.
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.
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APPLICATION DATE
The city received the complete application and plans for this proposal on April 21, 2008. State
law requires that the city take action within 60 days of receiving complete applications. As such,
the city must make a decision on this request by June 16, 2008.
p:sec2n\Salvation Army CUP Revision - May 2008
Attachments:
1. Applicant's Statement
2. Location Map
3. Address Map
4. Aerial Photo
5. Site Plan
6. Landscape Plan
7. Landscape Plan Details
8. Proposed Floor Plan
9. Proposed Building Eievations
10. Building Inspection Department comments dated April 28, 2008
11. Engineering comments from Steve Kummer dated May 8, 2008
12. October 22,2007 City Council Minutes
13. CUP Revision Resolution
14. Project Plans (Separate Attachments)
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Attachment 1
March 13, 2008
SALVATION ARMY - LAKEWOOD TEMPLE
2080 W oodlynn Avenue
Maplewood, MN 55109
NARRATIVE
The Lakewood Temple is in need of additional office space for
administrative use and a permanent storage area for their yard equipment
and gym equipment overflow. The office addition is proposed at the
northeast corner ofthe existing building and occupies approximately 2,916
Sq.Ft.
The storage area is proposed to be placed on the west side of the building
and is tucked into a recess between the Chapel and the dumpster enclosure
and is approximately 37' x 17' or 629 Sq.Ft.
The exterior of both additions will match the existing building fw;:ade. The
office will be the buff colored masonry units with the blue glazed block
accent stripe and the storage area shall be the reddish brown colored
masonry units with blue stripe.
The office addition will have mechanical equipment on the roof and it will
be painted to match the building. There is no equipment proposed on the
roof ofthe storage area.
The addition will have 2 small ornamental type trees to be removed. These
will be replaced along the north side of the addition with new ornamental
crab variety trees and we will install both coniferous and deciduous type
shrubs along the east and north side of the office addition. Both the east and
north walks at the office addition will be replaced. We have also included a
rain garden on the north side of the addition to handle the increase storm
water run off.
Neither ofthe additions will alter or impede the existing topography. The
west addition (storage area) does not effect the storm drainage as it is mostly
replacing impervious areas existing.
APPLICANT'S STATEMENT
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March 13, 2008
Salvation Army-Lakewood Temple
Narrative
Page 2.
The new storage area will result in the removal of the wood utility shed that
now is on the west side ofthe building.
The parking on this site was designed for the church services on Sunday and
far exceeds the need for additional parking as the office staff does not work
when the church services are being held. No increase in staff is intended
with the new office addition. The parking lot surface is to be redone and the
lot re-striped with the new sizes for accessible standards.
As the existing main entry to the Temple is remaining, the accessible
parking shall remain in the same location.
We are replacing the sidewalks along the east and north sides ofthe addition
to permit construction and to conform to the accessibility standards as well
as the north entry. We are also adding a new hi/low drinking fountain in the
north wing as part ofthis new project. The change in striping for the
handicap parking should also be noted as part ofthe requirements for
upgrading the accessibility as required by the State Building Code.
We believe that this request for the additions will meet all the criteria for
approval ofthe Amended Conditional Use Permit as listed in the Conditional
Use Application form.
We the Salvation Army thank you for your consideration of our request.
Major Don Tekautz
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Memo
To: Ken Roberts, Plan~~
From: David Fisher, Building Official & Nick Carver, Assistant Building Official
Re: Salvation Army, 2080 Woodlynn Avenue - CUP Revision & CDRB
Review
Date: April 28, 2008
The following are comments from the Building Inspection Department:
The city will require a complete building code analysis when the contractor
or applicant submits construction plans to the city for building permits.
The city requires signed architectural plans be submitted for the building
permit.
Ensure that the project design allows for adequate Fire Department
access to the buildings.
- The proposed additions must meet all current Minnesota State Building
Code requirements.
- The building is required to be fire sprinklered.
City staff recommends having a pre-construction meeting with the
contractor, the project manager and the city building inspection
department.
There may be a SAC (sewer availability charge), WAC (water availability
charge) and PAC (park availability charge) required for the expansion of
the building.
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Attachment 11
Salvation Army Addition
5-7-08
Page 1 of 2
Enaineerino Plan Review
PROJECT:
PROJECT NO:
COMMENTS BY:
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PLAN SET:
Salvation Army Addition
08-05
Steve Kummer, P.E. - Staff Engineer
5-21-08 (Revised date)
8.5x11 CUP Review Form Dated 4-25-08
The Lakewood Temple of the Salvation Army is proposing to add a 2,422 square foot
building addition for office space and a 632 square foot addition for storage space along
the west side of the building. They also will be constructing new sidewalks and a rain
water garden to handle the runoff from the new addition.
Storm Water Hvdroloov and Pondina/lnfiltration Basins
1. Please provide a grading plan and storm water volume and runoff computations for
the rain water garden. The rain water garden will need to be designed to infiltrate the
first one (1) inch of runoff from the new impervious surface being added to the
building. Also, overall runoff rates from the site cannot increase as a result of the
new building additions.
2. It appears from the proposed plans that the applicant wants to over lay the parking
lot. If the operation is to be a mill and overlay of the parking lot (either in whole or in
part) or if a significant portion of the parking lot paving needs to be removed or
otherwise disturbed, then the applicant or property owner must provide storm water
treatment and infiltration facilities on site to infiltrate and treat the first one (1) inch of
runoff from the disturbed impervious surfaces.
3. It appears that the outlet from the rain water garden will discharge across a new
walkway. Please revise this design to facilitate drainage under or away from any
proposed walkways.
4. The contractor shall not drive or operate any construction equipment in or over the
area of the rain water garden.
Construction Site Sediment and Erosion Control Plan / SWPPP
1. Please include a sediment and erosion control plan with your site grading plan. This
plan must provide inlet protection for the two catch basins in the parking lot and
adequate erosion control measures (i.e. silt fencing, biologs) for the down-slope
areas around the proposed addition.
2. The contractor shall provide a Wimco catch basin insert or approved equal for all
curb-inlet catch basins (proposed or existing). The contractor shall install these on all
catch basins adjacent to the site as well as within the site. The project plans shall
include a corresponding installation detail for this.
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5-7-08
Page 2 of 2
3. The project designer shall place a note on the erosion plan indicating that the
contractor shall sweep all streets sustaining construction tracking at the end of each
construction day. Street sweeping shall be accomplished by a rotary pickup sweeper
such as an Elgin Pelican or approved equal.
4. Any disturbance of one acre or more necessitates a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
The approved grading and erosion & sediment control plans shall be incorporated
into the SWPPP. The applicant or contractor shall provide the city with a copy of this
permit.
5. The contractor shall restore rip rap at all pond outlets and shall place rip rap to the
bottom each ponding area.
Utilities
1. The applicant or project representative shall submit the plans to the Watershed
District for review. The City shall be copied on the permit or approvalleller.
2. The project plans should show any proposed lighting either in the parking lot or on
the building.
Geometrics and Pavino
1. All curb drop-downs for handicap access shall be provided from the parking lot to the
newly placed sidewalks.
2. Driveway access from Woodlynn Avenue shall be a minimum width of 24 feet.
Landscapino/Plantino Plans
1. Refer to comments or contact City Naturalist Ginny Gaynor regarding the rain water
garden plantings.
2. Refer to comments or contact Enviornmental Planner Shann Finwall regarding tree
removals/replacements.
Miscellaneous
1. The Owner shall submit an escrow or letter of credit to the city for 125% of the
proposed improvements.
2. The owner shall sign a maintenance agreement, prepared by the city, for all
stormwater treatment devices (list devices Le....sumps, basins, ponds, etc). The city
shall prepare this agreement. The owner or applicant shall sign this document
before the city building department issues a certificate of occupancy. The applicant
shall submit 8.5 x 11 exhibits with all on-site storm water treatment measures shown
individually.
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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m., Monday, October 22, 2007
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 19
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order
at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Longrie.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Diana Longrie, Mayor
Rebecca Cave, Council member
Erik Hjelle, Council member
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember
Will Rossbach, Council member
Present
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J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Conditional Use Permit Revision - Salvation Army - 2080 Woodlynn Avenue.
a. Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrand gave the presentation and answered questions of
the council.
b. Major Don Tekautz, Salvation Army, 2080 Woodlynn Avenue, Maplewood,
addressed the council and answered questions of the council.
Mayor Longrie asked if anyone wanted to speak regarding this item.
Robert Martin, Planning Commissioner, gave the planning commission report and
recommendation.
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the Resolution Approvino a Revision to the Conditional
Use Permit for the Salvation Army Church. located at 2080 Woodlynn Avenue. to expand their
Adult Dav Care Facility to include Child Day Care. Approval of this CUP revision is based on the
findinos reQuired bv the ordinance and subiect to the followino conditions.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVISION
RESOLUTION 07-10-185
WHEREAS, The Salvation Army applied for a revision to their conditional use permit to
expand their adult day care facility to include child day care.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to 2080 Woodlynn Avenue. The legal description is: NW Yo
of the NE Yo of the W 165 feet of the S 368 feet of Section 2, Township 29, Range 22, and also
that part of NW Yo of the NE Yo of the W 527.26 feet of the E 263.63 feet of the S 320 feet lying
south of Woodlynn and E of Ariel all in Section 2, Township 23, Range 22. (Property Identification
Number: 02-29-22-12-0043)
October 22,2007, City Council Meeting
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WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On October 2, 2007, the planning commission held a public hearing to review this
request. City staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the
surrounding property owners as required by law. The planning commission gave
everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The
planning commission also considered reports and recommendations of the city
staff.
2. The city council reviewed this proposal and considered the planning commission's
recommendation on October 22,2007. The council also considered reports and
recommendations of the city staff and those in attendance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council passed the above described
conditional use permit revision to allow the addition of child day care at the Salvation
Army Church because:
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 generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would
not create traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing or proposed streets.
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.
Approval is subject to compliance with the following conditions (additions are underlined
and deletions are crossed out):
1. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the city. City staff +Ae
director of community development may appro'/e minor changes.
2. The proposed addition of child dav care shall be started within one vear as
reQuired bv ordinance. The proposed construction must be substantially started
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within one year of council appFO'/al or the permit Ehall Become null ami void. The
council may extend this deadline for one year.
3. The city council shall review this permit revision in one year.
The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on October 22, 2007.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann.
Ayes - All
October 22,2007, City Council Meeting
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Attachment 13
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVISION
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Salvation Army applied for a revision to their conditional use permit to
expand their existing facility to add office and administrative space.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to 2080 Woodlynn Avenue. The legal description is:
NW y" of the NE y" of the W 165 feet of the S 368 feet of Section 2, Township 29, Range
22, and also that part of NW y" of the NE y" of the W 527.26 feet of the E 263.63 feet of
the S 320 feet lying south of Woodlynn and E of Ariel all in Section 2, Township 23, Range
22. (Property Identification Number: 02-29-22-12-0043)
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On May 20, 2008, the planning commission held a public hearing to review this
request. The city staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the
surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave persons at the
hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning
commission also considered reports and recommendations of the city staff. The
planning commission recommended that the city council approve the conditional
use permit revision.
2. The city council reviewed this proposal and considered the planning commission's
recommendation on , 2008. The council also considered reports and
recommendations of the city staff and those in attendance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council the above-
described conditional use permit revision for the Salvation Army Church at 2080 Woodlynn
Avenue because:
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 generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would
not create traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing or proposed streets.
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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.
Approval is subject to compliance with the following conditions:
1. All construction shall follow the site plan dated April 21, 2008 as approved by the city.
City staff may approve minor changes.
2. The owner or contractor shall start the proposed building additions within one year as
required by ordinance. The council may extend this deadline for one year.
3. The city council shall review this permit revision in one year.
The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on
,2008.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Community Design Review Board
Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner
2008 Comprehensive Plan - Sustainability Chapter
May 21, 2008 for the May 27 CDRB Meeting
INTRODUCTION
The comprehensive plan is a public document that describes how a community wants to
develop over a period of time (usually 10 to 20 years). To ensure that coordination occurs
between local municipalities and regional systems, Minnesota law requires municipalities in
the region to submit a plan to the Metropolitan Council every ten years.
Maplewood is in. the process of updating the 2008 comprehensive plan. Staff is requesting
that the members of the community design review board (CDRB) review the existing design-
related sections of the plan as well as the proposed sustainability section, which will be
included in the 2008 plan.
BACKGROUND
May 13, 2008, the CDRB reviewed the draft sustainability chapter and requested that staff
obtain information on Sl. Paul's sustainability efforts and add language on noise pollution,
LEED standards, and boulevard trees and bring the document back for final review on
May 27, 2008.
DISCUSSION
Comprehensive Plan Requirements
The Metropolitan Council's 2030 Regional Development Framework sets out four goals to
guide the region's development: efficient growth, multi-modal transportation, housing
choices, and natural resource protection. In addition, state statute requires that
comprehensive plans address four areas: background - the community's vision and
expectations; land use - how a community allocates land use; public facilities - including
transportation, water resources and parks and open space; and implementation - official
controls that will ensure viability of the plan.
Since 2002 the CDRB has expressed an interest in gaining a better understanding of
sustainable building design concepts and drafting policies or ordinances to help guide
sustainability. The comprehensive planning process is an excellent opportunity for the city to
promote sustainability through the community's vision and expectations and
implementation policies. As such, staff is recommending a section in the comprehensive
plan dedicated to sustainable issues.
What is sustainability?
Sustainability means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their needs. The city strives to be sustainable in all aspects of its
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operations and regulatory including the built environment, energy efficiency, water
conservation, etc. The sustainability section should specify how the city will promote those
practices.
Elements of the Plan
The 2008 comprehensive plan will include several sections including background, land use,
housing, sanitary sewer, surface water, transportation, and parks/trails/open space. In
addition to these sections, the environmental and natural resources commission is currently
reviewing a proposed natural resource section. This section will serve as a guide for how to
treat natural resources in a sustainable way by implementing strategies to protect, connect,
restore and manage ecosystems, communities, and species. The sustainability section,
therefore, should deal with sustainable practices in the built environment such as energy
efficiency, sustainable building designs, etc.
RECOMMENDATION
Review and make a recommendation on the draft sustainability chapter to be included in the
Maplewood Comprehensive Plan. Once the CDRB has made a recommendation, city staff
will present the draft sustainability chapter to the environmental and natural resources
commission for review and recommendation as well.
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Attachments:
1. Draft Sustainability Chapter
2. Sustainable St. Paul
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Attachment 1
Sustainability
Maplewood's quality of life depends on the preservation and enhancement of its environment. As
such, the city recognizes the sensitive interface between the natural and built environments. The
sustainability chapter of the comprehensive plan will promote balanced and sustainable practices
in the community in order to accommodate the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their needs.
The city promotes sustainability and environmental stewardship in a variety of ways throughout the
Maplewood comprehensive plan such as promoting the efficient use of land, low impact
development, storm water best management practices, and the protection of natural resources.
These policies will ensure that the residents, businesses, and property owners live and function in
a way that considers the livelihood of future generations and of other living beings,on this planet.
Beyond the sustainable policies found throughout the comprehensive plan, the sustainability
chapter is an opportunity for the city to develop attitudes and ongoing actions that strengthen its
natural and built environment in other ways including energy efficiency, pollution reduction, and
sustainable city operations.
Vision
The city strives to improve upon the natural and built environment by using best practices for
sustainability. The city believes that property values and the city's overall marketability will rise
over time by improving upon these environments. Following its tradition as an environmental
leader, the City of Maplewood holds the following vision for sustainability:
The City of Maplewood, in order to ensure stewardship of its environment, will promote
sustainable development and practices for the preservation, design, and maintenance of
its natural and built environments. Developments and practices should maintain or
enhance economic opportunity and community well-being while protecting and restoring
the natural environment that people and economies depend on.
Goals
The sustainability chapter is a tool for action and is intended to change long standing practices
through the creation of goals and implementation strategies. To realize the sustain ability vision,
the city will promote Ihese goals:
1. Protect and enhance air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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2. Make energy efficiency and conservation a priority through building code improvements
and city operations.
3. Promote sustainable buiiding practices such as green building standards.
4. Encourage sustainable and aesthetic design and maintenance practices for multi-family
residential and commercial developments.
5. Adopt an urban tree program that encourages a healthy and thriving urban tree canopy
and other desirable forms of vegetation.
6. Provide transportation options for citizens without cars by creating a transportation system
that is safe, efficient, minimizes disruption, promotes better land development, improves
the aesthetic appearance of the city, and reduces air pollution.
7. Follow low impact and environmentally sensitive city maintenance and operation practices.
8. Address noise pollution by taking measures to reduce noise pollution at point and non-
point sources.
9. Focus on reducing, reusing and recycling solid waste prior to disposal.
Implementation Strategies
The city's present and future residents, businesses, and property owners will benefit from
Maplewood's sustainable practices and guiding principles. The plan for sustain ability has the
following strategies:
Education/Partnerships
. Give annual sustainability progress report to the city council.
. Prepare a sustainable newsletter and brochures for residents and businesses.
. Create a sustainability page on the city's website.
. Continue and expand environmental and sustainable programs which outreach to the youth,
adults, and businesses in the city.
. Coordinate with Metro Transit to facilitate bus transportation and promote alternative mass
transit options.
. Work with other government units, owners and developers to identify and implement ways to
buffer and reduce noise originating from businesses, industries, railroads, and highways.
Citv Policies and Ordinances
Modify the city's policies and ordinances to implement feasible sustainability strategies:
. Encourage developments to utilize renewable energy sources including solar, wind,
geothermal, hydro, and biomass.
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. Create ordinances that encourage low impact development and conservation design practices
to include:
o Green .building modeled after the United States Green Building Council's
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Minnesota Green Star
programs.
o Low impact landscaping which promotes native plantings and don't require
irrigation.
o Green space requirements.
. Encourage and offer incentives to developments which can obtain at least ten points toward
LEED standards.
. Continue to strive for and improve on building design standards and ordinanc~s that will
include provisions about building massing, architectural design, off-street parking ratios and
location, access, traffic impacts, landscaping, fencing or screening, and trash handling.
. Create ordinances that encourage the planting of boulevard trees and protect the city's urban
tree canopy by:
o Requiring a no net loss policy for the city's urban tree canopy by maintaining and
. preserving existing trees and planting new trees on public and private property.
o Requiring new subdivisions to plant boulevard trees.
. Endorse the use of alternative modes of transportation through development reviews such as
public transit, bicycles, car and bike share programs, and carpools, as well as promote
alternative work schedules.
. Enforce and strengthen ordinances which require buffering of developments from the impacts
of noise pollution.
City Operations
The city is in a unique position to implement and influence approaches to achieving a balance
between the environment, the economy, and our community. The city can demonstrate and
showcase applications of new technologies in the following ways: .
. Take an inventory of current city operation efforts that make progress toward sustainability and
be frank about areas that need improvement.
. Work to increase awareness of sustain ability among its staff and management.
. Create a green team made up of city employees to make suggestions and help implement
sustainable practices within all areas of city operations.
. Encourage partnerships with other organizations to make public buildings, operations, and
maintenance sustainable.
. Establish goals for reduction of greenhouse gasses within all aspects of the city's operations
including such things as a "no idle" policy, increasing the fuel efficiency of city fleet vehicles,
conversion of diesel fuel vehicles to bio-diesel.
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. Require that all new city buildings or city-funded buildings obtain at least ten points toward the
LEED standards.
. Recycle at all parks and government buildings.
. Increase recycling efforts at multi-tenant buildings and schools.
City Budqet
Modify the city's operating procedures and annual budgets to implement feasible strategies
idenlified above.
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