HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/25/1997MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN EEVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 25, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Erickson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Marvin Erickson Present
Marie Robinson Present
Ananth Shankar Present
Tim Johnson Present
Matt Ledvina Present
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Boardmember Robinson moved approval of the minutes of October 28, 1997, as submitted.
Boardmember Johnson seconded. Ayes--all
The motion passed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardmember Johnson moved approval of the agenda as submitted.
Boardmember Shankar seconded. Ayes--all
The motion passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
DESIGN REVIEW
A. Forest Lawn Memorial Park Addition--1800 Edgerton Street
Don Rundquist, manager of Forest Lawn, was present to discuss the proposal. Mr. Rundquist
stated that he was in agreement with the staff recommendation. He said his architect was
working on revising the building elevations to substitute the proposed metal-shingle siding
with white stucco. He said the stucco would blend in with the stone of the mausoleum and be
compatible. Secretary Ekstrand stated that he found the stucco to be a good alternative to
the metal. The board discussed the project with the applicant.
Boardmember Robinson moved the Community Design Review Board:
B. Approve the site and landscape plans (date-stamped October 22, 1997) for the crematory
addition at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1800 Edgerton Street. Approval is based on the
findings required by the code and subject to the property owner doing the following:
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1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this
project.
2. Before getting a building permit, the applicant shall:
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Submit a grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plan to the city engineer for
approval before obtaining a building permit. The erosion control plan shall be
meet all ordinance requirements.
b. Revise the building elevations for staff approval substituting the metal-shingle
siding with white stucco to match the mausoleum.
3. Paint all roof-top mechanical equipment if placed on the addition. The color shall
match the building color. Screening is not required.
4. Keep the lawn and plantings around the proposed addition watered. Based on Forest
Lawn's lawn maintenance practices, there is no need for in-ground lawn irrigation.
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 the public health, safety or
welfare.
The city receives a 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 1 if the building is occupied in
the 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.
6. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Boardmember Johnson seconded.
Ayes--all
The motion passed.
B. Signage as a Design Element--Discussion
Secretary Ekstrand stated that he reviewed this issue and came up with a list of pros and
cons on the subject. The cons outweighed the pros. Boardmember Ledvina stated his
concern that the CDRB should have the authority to require signage changes based on
aesthetics and better design. The board members discussed this further with some members
finding the code to be proper as it is.
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Boardmember Ledvina moved the Community Design Review Board take no action on
pursuing a code change to give them authority to review signs as a design element during
project reviews.
Boardmember Johnson seconded.
The motion passed.
VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
VIII.
There were no visitor presentations.
BOARD PRESENTATIONS
Ayes--all
Boardmember Robinson discussed the outcome of the November 24 city council meeting which
she attended regarding the appeal of Buck's Furniture.
Boardmember Ledvina reported on the city council meeting he attended on November 10 to
discuss the Freedom Convenience Center.
IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
A. CDRB Volunteers for December 8 and 22 City Council Meetings: Mr. Ledvina will attend the
December 8 meeting. Mr. Shankar will attend the December 22 meeting.
B. December 23 CDRB Meeting--Cancel Meeting Due to Holiday
C. Boardmember Ledvina reported to the board that he has applied for a seat on the planning
commission and will be interviewed by the city council on December 8.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.