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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25,2011
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ledvina called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Boardmember, Jawaid Ahmed
Boardmember, Jason Lamers
Chairperson, Matt Ledvina
Boardmember, Ananth Shankar
Vice Chairperson, Matt Wise
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Staff Present:
Michael Martin, Planner
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Staff requested the addition of 9.a. member availability for December meeting.
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the aqenda as amended.
Boardmember Lamers seconded the motion.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the September 27. 2011. CDRB minutes as submitted.
Boardmember Shankar seconded the motion.
Ayes - Boardmember's Ahmed,
Lamers & Shankar
Abstention - Chairperson Ledvina
The motion passed.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
6. DESIGN REVIEW
a. Wendy's
i. Planner, Michael Martin gave the report and answered questions of the board.
ii. Dan Opitz, Four Crown, Inc., Representing Wendy's addressed and answered questions
of the board.
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Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the desiqn plans date-stamped October 10. 2011. for
the new Wendv's restaurant buildinq located at 1975 Countv Road D East. Approval is subiect to
the applicant doinq the followinq: (additions are in bold and underlined).
a. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
b. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant must submit to staff for approval the
following items:
1) Revised photometric plans
2) Submit plans for the trash enclosure structure, subject to staff approval.
3) 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.
c. The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building:
1) Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter around the parking lot and driveways.
2) Install all required landscaping and underground irrigation.
3) Screen or paint the rooftop mechanical equipment to match the building color.
4) Install all required outdoor lighting.
5) Match copinq color with the copper color found elsewhere on the buildinq.
d. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
1) The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare.
2) 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 if occupancy of the building is in the fall or winter, or
within six weeks of occupancy of the building if occupancy is in the spring or summer.
e. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Seconded by Boardmember Lamers.
Ayes - All
The motion passed.
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
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8. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Staff inquired about members' availability for December CDRB meeting.
i. Planner, Michael Martin asked about boardmember availability for a potential CDRB
meeting December 27, 2011, or December 13, 2011.
The board members in attendance said they would prefer December 13, 2011, if possible.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Ledvina at 6:37 p.m.
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