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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 IV. V= VI. 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: Community Design Review Board Minutes of 11-25-97 -2- 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: ao 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. Community Design Review Board Minutes of 11-25-97 -3- 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.