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MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
June 9, 1998
6:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
Maplewood City Hall
1830 East County Road B
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes - May 26, 1998
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Unfinished Business
a. Roof-Equipment Screening Appeal- Good Samaritan Nursing Home,
550 Roselawn Avenue
6. Design Review
a. Cardinal Pointe Seniors Housing - Presentation Homes, Hazelwood Street
7. Visitor Presentations
8. Board Presentations
9. Staff Presentations
a. CDRB Representative for Council Meetings:
Monday, June 22 - Marie Robinson
Monday, July 13 -Volunteer Needed
b. Next CDRB Meeting is June 23
10. Adjourn
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MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
JUNE 9, 1998
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Erickson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
I1. ROLL CALL
Marvin Erickson Present
Marie Robinson Present
Ananth Shankar Present
Tim Johnson Present
Matt Ledvina Present
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 26,1998
Boardmember Johnson moved approval of the minutes of May 26, 1998 as submitted.
Boardmember Robinson seconded.
Ayes--all
The motion passed.
IV. APPROVAL OFAGENDA
Boardmember Robinson moved approval of the agenda as submitted.
Boardmember Johnson seconded.
Ayes~all
The motion passed.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Roof-Equipment Screening Appeal - Good Samaritan Nursing Home, 550 Roselawn
Avenue
Russ Rosa of Rosa Architectural Group, the architect for the above project, was
present. Mr. Rosa said that most of the rooftop equipment is in the back or center of
the building and that it was prefinished in a color that was similar in tone to the
finished brick on the building. Mr. Rosa said there were two units near the edge of
the buildling, one near the existing building on the Roselawn side, and one near the
back of the building near the south side, that can be seen from passersby. Mr. Rosa
said these two units were fairly small, about 42 inches wide and 3 feet high, and that
both were painted a tan color. Mr. Rosa didn't think they were objectionable and he
felt that if additional screening was required they would be more noticeable.
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Boardmember Erickson said the vents definitely stand out because they are new and
because they are close to the edge of the building. Boardmember Edckson felt that if
the vents were painted there would be no need for screening.
Staff recommended that there be no change in the requirement. If the community
design review board chooses to waive the screening requirement, staff would
recommend that the applicant paint the new units to match the building as originally
required. If the units are screened, painting would not be needed.
Boardmember Robinson moved to waive the screening requirement for the new
rooftop equipment installed at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, 550 Roselawn
Avenue, with one condition:
That the galvanized roof vents on the new addition be painted to match the rest
of the rooftop equipment.
Boardmember Ledvina seconded.
Ayes--all
The motion passed.
VI. DESIGN REVIEW
A. Cardinal Pointe Seniors Housing - Presentation Homes, Hazelwood Street
Paul Sentman, representing Presentation Homes, was present. Dick Schreier, the
owner of the land, Skip Sorenson of Johnson, Sheldon & Sorenson, architects for the
project, and Barbara Martin, Presentation Homes' Director of Marketing and
Community Relations, were also present.
Mr. Sentman said that, based on the comments made at the neighborhood meeting,
they have moved the location of the northerly driveway 50 feet further to the south to
get it up on top of the crest. Mr. Sentman said the speed limit is now 40 on this street
and he would join with the neighbors in requesting that this speed limit be lowered.
Staff said that this request would have to go before the city council.
In regard to tree removal mentioned in D.2.(3)(b) of the staff report, Mr. Sentman said
they wouldn't be removing the larger trees on the west side next to the vacated
railroad track. Saving the existing scrub trees on the south side would depend on
some of the excavation work that they'll need to do.
Mr. Sentman asked what type of native evergreens could be used on the site. Staff
felt native evergreens were good but would like to see something that is ornamental
and not going to lose needles.
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Boardmember Ledvina asked that the language be changed on D.2.d.(3) of the staff
report to read: "The planting of evergreens subject to staff approval that are located
on the site to replace some of the proposed Black Hills Spruce. These should be
primarily on the east side of the site and near the storm water pond".
There was a discussion about the materials used for the exterior of the building, the
number of stories of the building, setbacks from Hazelwood Street, ADA
requirements for the building and landscaping around the catch basin.
Boardmembers were concerned that there was no access to the back of the building
in case of a fire. Staff said that the Fire Chief's comment was that it would help to get
access to the back corners to assist in rear operations.
Boardmember Robinson moved to approve the plans date-stamped May 11, 1998
(site plan, landscape plan, grading and drainage plans and building elevations) for
Presentation Homes proposing to build 108 units of senior housing at Hazelwood
Street, between Beam Avenue and County Road D, and the following conditions have
to be met:
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 building permit:
Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans.
These plans shall include: grading, utility, drainage, erosion control, tree,
sidewalk and 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 and contour information.
(b) Include contour information for the land that the construction will
disturb.
(c) Show sedimentation basins or ponds as required by the watershed
board or by the city engineer.
(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.
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(e) Show all retaining walls on the plans. Any retaining walls more
than 4 feet tall require a building permit from the city.
(3)* The tree plan shall:
(a) Be approved by the city engineer 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
deciduous trees shall be at least two and one half (2 %) inches in
diameter and shall be a mix of red and white oaks and sugar
maples. The coniferous trees shall be at least eight (8) feet tall and
shall be a mix of Austrian pine, eastern red cedar and other
species.
(d) Show no tree removal beyond the approved grading and tree
limits.
(4)
The design of the storm water pond shall be subject to the approval of
the city engineer. The developer shall be responsible for getting any
needed off-site grading or drainage easements.
(5)
All the parking areas and driveways shall have continuous concrete
curb and gutter except where the city engineer decides that it is not
needed for drainage purposes.
(6) The driveways shall meet the following standards:
24-foot width--no parking on either side
32-foot width--parking is allowed on one side
The developer or contractor shall post the driveways with no parking
signs to meet the above-listed standards.
b. Submit a lawn-irrigation plan to staff showing the location of sprinkler heads.
c. Submit a certificate of survey for all new construction.
d. Revise the landscape plan for city staff approval showing:
(1) That all proposed trees would be consistent with city standards for size,
location and species.
(2) Additional trees on the berm between the driveways.
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(3)
The planting of evergreens subject to staff approval that are located on
the site to replace some of the proposed Black Hills Spruce. These
should be primarily on the east side of the site and near the storm
water pond,
(4)
Planting (instead of sodding) the disturbed areas on the north and east
sides of the apartment building around the storm water pond with native
grasses and native flowering plants. The native grasses and flowering
plants shall be those needing little or no maintenance. This is to reduce
maintenance costs and to reduce the temptation of mowers to encroach
into the pond.
(5)
The planting of native grasses and flowering plants around the
proposed storm water pond. This type of planting shall extend at least
four feet from the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of the pond.
3. Complete the following before occupying the buildings:
a. Replace property irons that are removed because of this construction.
b. Restore and sod damaged boulevards.
Install reflectorized stop signs at the Hazelwood Street exits, a handicap-
parking sign for each handicap-parking space and an address on the
building. In addition, the applicant shall install stop signs and traffic
directional signs within the site, as required by staff.
Paint any roof-top mechanical equipment to match the uppermost part of the
building. Screen all roof-mounted equipment visible from streets or adjacent
property. (code requirement)
Construct trash dumpster and recycling enclosures as city code requires for
any dumpsters or storage containers that the owner or building manger
would keep outside the building. Any such enclosures must match the
materials and colors of the building.
f. Taper the sidewalk along Hazelwood Street to match the driveway grades.
g. Install and maintain an in-ground sprinkler system for all landscaped areas.
h. Install continuous concrete curb and gutter along all interior driveways and
around all open parking stalls.
Install a storm shelter in a central location in the apartment building. This
shelter shall be subject to the approval of the Maplewood Director of
Emergency Preparedness. It shall have a minimum of three square feet per
person for 80% of the planned population.
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Boardmember Johnson seconded.
The motion passed.
VII, VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
There were no visitor presentations.
VIII, BOARD PRESENTATIONS
j. Install on-site lighting for security and visibility, subject to city staff approval.
k. The developer or contractor shall:
(1) Complete all grading for the site drainage and the pond, complete all
public improvements and meet all city requirements.
(2)* Place temporary orange safety fencing and signs at the grading limits.
(3) Remove any debris or junk from the site.
4. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
a. The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety
or welfare.
b. The city receives cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the
required work. The amount shall be 200 percent of the cost of the
unfinished work. Any unfinished landscaping shall be completed by June I if
the building is occupied in the fall or winter, or within six weeks of occupancy
if the building is occupied in the spring or summer.
c. The city receives an agreement that will allow the city to complete any
unfinished work.
5. This approval does not include the signs.
6. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development
may approve minor changes.
Access to the back of the building to be reviewed by the Fire Marshall.
Ayes--all
There were no board presentations.
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Xl. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
A. Representative for July 13 City Council Meeting: Mr. Ledvina will attend this meeting.
B. The next Community Design Review Board meeting will be on June 23.
X. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:13.
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