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AGENDA
MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
October 17, 2000
6:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
Maplewood City Hall
1830 East County Road B
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes: September 19, 2000
Approval of Agenda
Unfinished Business
Design Review
a. Sign-Size Variance - Maplewood Covenant Church, 2691 White Bear Avenue
b. Cell-Phone Tower Proposal - AT&T, 1745 Cope Avenue
Visitor Presentations
Board Presentations
Staff Presentations
CDRB volunteers needed for city council meetings on October 23 and
November 13. Items to be reviewed on October 23 are the Countryside VVV
Building addition, Emma's Place and Birch Glen Apartments. The November
13 meeting items are not yet scheduled.
10. Adjourn
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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN AND REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2000
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ledvina called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Matt Ledvina Present
Ananth Shankar Absent
Tim Johnson Absent
Jon LaCasse Present
Craig Jorgenson Present
Staff Present:
Recording Secretary:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Tom Ekstrand, Associate Planner
Lori Hansen
Changes in the minutes from September 19th:
Commissioner Ledvina noted on page four, third paragraph, "valid" should be changed to "not
valid". The sentence regarding the building being made of glass and drainage should be stricken
from the record.
Board member Jorgenson moved to table the minutes of September 19th until their is a quorum.
Board member Ledvina seconded.
The motion carries.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
October 17th, 2000.
Board member Jorgenson moved approval of the agenda for October 17th, 2000.
Board member LaCasse seconded the motion. Ayes-All
The motion passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
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VI, DESIGN REVIEW
A. Sign-Size Variance-Maplewood Covenant Church, 2691 White Bear Avenue
Tom Ekstrand, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. Maplewood Covenant Church is
requesting an eight square foot sign size variance for a ground sign. They are proposing to
replace their existing thirty-two square foot ground sign with a forty square foot sign. The code
allows a maximum of thirty-two square feet for a church ground sign. Staff feels that there is a
basis for their request and recommends approval. The church sign fronts on White Bear Avenue
which is a very busy commercial thoroughfare. The church property abuts commercial property
which can use larger signs. There are no abutting residential properties that will be affected by
the sign. The applicant does not have any other signs on the property or building, and will be
replacing the existing sign with the proposed sign. Staff if recommending approval of the
variance.
Stan Stenson, 2508 Forest Street, Chair of the Board of trustees for Maplewood Covenant Church
was present to answer questions. Maplewood Covenant Church is attempting greater visibility on
a busy highspeed thoroughfare, which is becoming increasingly busy. The church is abutted by
mostly wetlands and commercial property. Mr. Stenson feels the sign is well designed, and will
contribute to the looks of the property and to the neighborhood.
Chairperson Ledvina questioned the material and length of the legs of the sign. Mr. Stenson
believed the legs were metal and the height of the sign is flexible. Mr. Ekstrand clarified that eight
feet was the maximum height allowed per city ordinance.
There is not a landscaping plan proposed for the base of the sign at this point. There are flowers
planted under the current sign and Mr. Stenson felt additional shrubs could easily be added.
Chairperson Ledvina felt the sign was attractive and would like to see greenery around the base
of the sign to dress it up and to soften its visual impact. As a condition of approval, Mr. Ledvina
would like to see the applicant submit a landscaping plan subject to staff approval.
Boardmember Jorgenson moves the council to adopt the resolution to approve an eight-square-
foot sign size variance for the Maplewood Covenant Church at 2691 White Bear Avenue.
Approval is based on the following findings:
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This church sign would front on White Bear Avenue, a busy commercial thoroughfare.
The church property abuts commercial property with large signs.
There are no abutting residential properties that would be affected by this sign.
The applicant would not have any other signs on the property or building.
The applicant would remove the existing ground sign.
This approval is conditioned upon the applicant:
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Removing the existing ground sign.
Obtaining a sign permit for the new sign.
Removing the existing ground sign.
Not exceeding a sign height of eight feet (code requirement).
Submitting a landscaping plan, for staff approval, for the area beneath the sign.
Staff reiterated the board was approving the size of the sign, not the logo. Because the current
logo and design are on the sign that was presented, that is what the staff and board expects to
see go up.
Boardmember LaCasse seconded the motion.
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Boardmember Ledvina asked for a friendly amendment to include the variance resolution.
Ayes - All
Motion carries.
B. AT & T Wireless Monopole-Conditional Use Permit-1745 Cope Avenue.
Tom Ekstrand, Associate Planner, gave the staff report for the city. AT & T Wireless is proposing
to install a 125-foot-tall monopole and an equipment building for telecommunications equipment.
They would install this monopole and building on the southwest corner of the Taste of India site.
The building was initially proposed to be a fiat roof with an aggregate exterior, but the applicant
also has plans with her that display a building with a brick exterior and a pitch roof.
Mr. Ekstrand stressed the importance of balancing the interest of the applicant, property owner,
neighbors, and the city as a whole when reviewing a proposal. The proposed location uses the
existing buildings to help screen the proposed tower from nearby properties. The city must decide
if the proposed lease sight balances the interest of the property owner (Monson Insurance) and
AT &T.
Staff is recommending an alteration to the site plan, and have not recommended approval as
shown due to objections from Monson Insurance. Staff is suggesting that their may be
alternative sites that are more appropriate. The site locations are: the property behind Strauss
Skates, property directly behind Taste of India, or the property to the west of Taste of India.
Monson Insurance feels they are going to have to bear the brunt of the proposed tower and
building location by having to look at it out their back windows. The staff recommendation is to
approve the tower and building, but are asking as a recommendation, that they will be required to
choose a different location on one of the alternative sites for resubmittal to staff for approval. Staff
is also requesting they require a landscaping plan for the base of the plan to help buffer the
ground equipment.
Julie Townsend, representing AT & T Wireless Services, 2515 24th Avenue South, was present
to discuss why the alternative locations are not acceptable and to answer questions.
Ms. Townsend explained the location dead center in the middle of the property is not an option for
the owner since it will hinder any future development of the building or redevelopment of this site.
The secondary site is also unacceptable due in part because it is a drive where cars can drive
through, and there is not enough space for the monopole. Mr. Charbonneau has repeatedly
stated the only site at all acceptable to him, and preferred, is the proposed site. All other
locations would be unacceptable.
Ms. Townsend displayed photographs of other monopole sites and buildings. They are proposing
a brick building that would match the Taste of India brick, the Monson Insurance brick, or a
different brick that would be agreed to by all parties.
A landscaping plan has not been submitted because the property line goes right to the edge of the
lease track. Any opportunity for landscaping would be on a small strip of grass on the Monson
Insurance property. AT & T would be happy to do a variety of different plantings and work with
Monson to add landscaping, but Monson would need to maintain the plantings.
Boardmember LaCasse felt there was a possibility the whole project could be slid east in an
attempt to not hinder the view for Monson Insurance. Ms. Townsend stated that change would
put the monopole and building in the path of traffic for the restaurant, and would be viewed as a
hindrance.
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Boardmember Jorgenson questioned what effort was made to find other sites north of Highway
36. Ms. Townsend explained a radio frequency engineer looks at the network, and creates a
search ring. The search ring in this case ran from Cope Avenue to the south side of Highway 36,
to a few properties over to the west of the proposed location, to a few properties to the east.
Within this limited search ring they contacted as many properties as possible. Some of the
property owners responded, some did not. Of the responses, one property was land locked and
one had title issues so they were immediately excluded. The available options came down to
Strauss Skates or the proposed location on the Taste of India site.
In response to Mr. Ledvina's question, Ms. Townsend explained the monopole is typically left
galvanized to blend in best with the skyline, but AT & T is willing to take staff direction on the
desired finish.
Boardmember Jorgenson moved the Community Design Review Board to adopt the resolution
that approves a conditional use permit to allow up to a 125-foot-tall telecommunications monopole
and related equipment. This approval is for the property at 1745 and 1751 Cope Avenue. The city
bases this approval on the findings required by the ordinance and is subject to the following
conditions:
All construction shall follow the plans as approved by the city, including the location of the
lease site. The applicant shall revise the site plans dated August 14, 2000 and
September 12, 2000, by moving the lease area to a new location away from the south
property line so that it will have less impact on the Monson Insurance property. The
revised site plan shall be subject to city staff approval. The director of community
development may approve minor changes to the approved plan. The applicant shall
verify the location of the property lines and existing site features around the lease area
with a certificate of survey.
The applicant shall prepare and follow a landscape and screening plan that would help to
hide the base area of the proposed facility (for any location).
The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of council
approval or the permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this deadline
for one year.
4. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
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The applicant or owner shall allow the co-location of other providers' telecommunications
equipment on the proposed tower with reasonable lease conditions.
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Any antenna that is not used for a year shall be deemed abandoned and the city may
require that it be removed.
The applicant or AT & T shall post a bond or other guarantee with the city to ensure
proper removal of the antenna and monopole and the restoration of the site.
To approve the site and design plans for up to a 125-foot-tall telecommunications monopole and
equipment building on the property at 1745 and 1751 Cope Avenue. Approval is based on the
findings required by code and subject to the applicant doing the following:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued permits for this project.
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2. Before the city issues a building permit, city staff must approve the following:
(a)
A certificate of survey for the Project area that shows the proposed new
construction, the location of the property lines and existing site features around
the proposed lease area. The proposed monopole and equipment building shall
be at least five feet from the property lines. The applicant shall revise the site
plans dated August 14, 2000 and September 12, 2000 by moving the lease area
to a new location away from the south property line so that it will have less impact
on the Monson Insurance property. The revised site plan shall be subject to city
staff approval.
(b)
The applicant shall prepare a landscape and screening plan that would help to
hide the base area of the proposed facility (for any location).
(c) A grading and drainage plan for the project site.
(d)
Revised equipment building plans that show an exterior of brick and a hip
roof.
3. The color of the proposed equipment building shall be submitted to city staff for approval.
4. The monopole shall be light gray.
If the required landscaping or trees are not installed by the completion of the tower, the
city shall require the applicant to provide 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 within six weeks of occupancy.
Before final inspection of and use of this facility, the applicant shall complete the
following:
(a)
Paint the equipment building to match the color of the Taste of India building, as
approved by city staff.
(b) Install the required landscaping following the approved plan.
(c)
Restripe the parking spaces in the Taste of India and Strauss Skates
parking lots to city code standards.
(d) Install a security light on the pole (250 watt minimum).
All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Boardmember LaCasse seconded.
Ayes-All
Motion carries.
VII. VISITOR PRESENTATION
No visitor presentations.
VIII. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None,
IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
October 9th City Council Meeting:
The Birch Glen proposal was approved at the last City Council meeting.
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October 23 City Council Meeting:
Matt Ledvina will attend. Emma's Place and Countryside Volkswagon will be on
the agenda.
November 13th City Council Meeting:
AT & T will possibly be on the agenda and Jon LaCasse will be attending.
There are a couple of big projects in the process for November so it has not been
determined as of yet if the board will meet more than once.
Burger King has applied for their building permit for the Boston Market location.
Amusement City on Rice Street has a for sale sign posted. There is a tentative meeting set
with Tom Ekstrand with a school bus company that is interested in the location.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
LOCATION:
DATE:
City Manager
Thomas Ekstrand, Associate Planner
Curbing-Waiver Request - U.S. Bank
1760 Beam Avenue
November 3, 2000
INTRODUCTION
Request
Richard Schreier is requesting that the community design review board (CDRB) waive the
requirement for curbing along a section of ddveway west of the new U.S. Bank site on Beam
Avenue. Refer to the maps on pages 3-5 and the letter on page 6.
U.S. Bank Site Plan and Mr. Schreier's Driveway Extension
The U.S. Bank site plan, approved by the CDRB on November 23, 1999, had shown a future
driveway connection through the abutting westerly lot. It was not proposed to be built along with
the bank construction. While the bank was under construction Mr. Schreier received a permit
from the Maplewood Public Works office for the driveway connection. Staff required that Mr.
Schreier pave and curb it according to city code.
Mr. Schreier paved the driveway, but felt that curbing would be a waste of money and materials
since he will be developing this parcel.
CODE REQUIREMENT / PROVISIONS
Section 36-22( c ) of the city code states the following regarding curbing:
All parking lots shall have continuous concrete curbing surrounding the extedor perimeter of the
parking lot and drives. Park parking lots, that are not used in the winter, and parking lots having
twelve (12) spaces or less are exempt from this requirement, ualess required by the city engineer
for drainage control. The community design review board may waive the curbing requirement in
instances where the city engineer has determined that sheet drainage over ground would
improve storm-water quality.
The community design review board may allow continuous bituminous curbing temporarily on a
case-by-case basis, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Bituminous curbing may be permitted for phased or staged developments where an
adjacent future development phase would be built that would result in the removal of the curbing.
(2) Bituminous curbing shall not be allowed for more than three years from the time of
installation, at which time it must be removed due to the construction of a future phase of
development or simply replaced with permanent continuous concrete curbing.
(3) Bituminous curbing shall not be permitted if the city engineer requires concrete curbing
for drainage control.
(4) Bituminous curbing that becomes damaged shall be repaired immediately or as soon as
the weather permits.
(5) The city may require that the developer provide escrow to cover the replacement of the
bituminous curbing with concrete curbing.
In short, the code requires that bituminous curbing may be allowed in lieu of concrete curbing,
subject to certain findings and conditions. The CDRB, furthermore, can waive the curbing
requirement entirely in instances where the city engineer has determined that sheet drainage
over ground would improve storm-water quality.
DISCUSSION
Chris Cavett, the Maplewood Assistant City Engineer feels that, though it is somewhat negligible,
sheet drainage from the driveway to the grass would be better than runoff channeled to the street
by curbing. This determination is negligible because of the small area involved and the fact that
the driveway has little slope. Staff had an opportunity to observe the drainage on November 1
during a rain storm. The runoff sheet drained onto the grass and collected in a puddle on the
inside curvature of the driveway. Refer to the map on page 5.
Staff does not feel that waiving curbing for this pavement should be a permanent solution. When
this site develops, there must be a proper drainage plan with catch basins that collect runoff on
the site. In the mean time, staff feels that curbing this short section of driveway would not
benefit stormwater quality and would be a waste of money and materials.
In lieu of curbing, which also helps to keep snow plows and cars on the pavement, Mr. Schreier
should install posts with reflectors to mark the edge of the pavement. This would help keep
vehicles from driving off of the curved driveway and damaging the grass.
RECOMMENDATION
Waiving of the curbing requirement for the driveway connection from the U.S. Bank site to Beam
Avenue, based on the following reasons:
1. Though negligible, sheet drainage over ground would improve storm-water quality.
The ddveway in question is temporary. Requiring curbing would be a waste of money and
materials because this site will be developed and a proper grading/drainage plan
implemented.
The curbing waiver is conditioned upon Mr. Schreier installing posts with reflectors to mark the
driveway curb cut and ddveway curvature to help keep cars and snow plows on the pavement
and prevent damage to the grass. The number and placement of reflectorized posts shall be
subject to staff approval. These shall be instaJled by November 30, 2000.
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Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Property Line/Zoning Map
3. Site Plan
4. Letter from Richard Schreier dated October 18, 2000
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October 18, 2000
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City of Maplewood
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RE: Curbing for Beam Avenue Entry Road to New US Bank Building
Dear Tom,
The curb opening into Beam Avenue and the service road to US Bank are located on the
vacant property adjoining US Bank to the west. To minimize the curb openings into Beam Avenue,
business' will be required to share access to Beam Avenue. The need for curbing on this service
road will be very temporary because this service road will be part of, and integrated into the parking
lot on the site west of the Bank.
Our office is presently working with a prospect for this adjoining site and we hereby request
postponement of the placing of the curb on this service road. It is a distinct waste of resources to
place this curb only to demolish and dispose of it in the near future.
Sincerely,
R. Schreier
On behalf of Beam Avenue Associates
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City Manager
Thomas Ekstrand, Associate Planner
Conditional Use Permit - Affordable Auto Sales
1930 Rice Street
November 3, 2000
INTRODUCTION
Mike Whitelaw and Tom Godes are requesting approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) to sell
used cars from 1930 Rice Street. Refer to the maps and sketch on pages 5-9 and the letter on
page 10.
DISCUSSION
CUP and Parking
Staff does not see a problem with used car sales on this site as long as it is well maintained and
well operated. Being well maintained means that the site must be kept in presentable and neat
conditionmbuilding and site alike. Being well operated means that the applicant's must not allow
cars on the site beyond the limits of the striped parking spaces. A large problem with such car lots
is that cars (inventory as well as costumers) expand into the drive aisles. A site intended for 19
cars should not become one with additional vehicles squeezed onto the property. Doing so
creates congestion, disorder and unsightliness. We recently had a problem with Minnesota Motors
on Century Avenue where cars were parked all over the site in drive aisles, by customers in posted
"no parking" areas and also on neighboring property.
Overflow parking onto street shoulders is not allowed. Rice Street is not posted for "no parking"
but it seems highly unlikely parking would occur along that busy roadway. Roselawn Avenue is
posted "no parking" so off-site parking should not happen there. The applicant must, therefore,
contain their parking on their site.
Building and Site Design
The applicant is proposing to stdpe the site with 19 parking spaces---one would be a handicap-
accessible space. The site is a little tight but it should be adequate for the applicants needs as
laid it out. The parking spaces, however, with the exception of the handicap space, should be no
less than 9 % feet wide as code requires. The applicant has already resurfaced the parking lot
with bituminous paving. While repaying the parking lot they also expanded the pavement surface
on the south side of the building. Refer to the landscaping plan on page 8.
The applicants have also started refurbishing the outside of the building. They added light grey
horizontal-lap vinyl siding on the south and west elevations, replaced windows on the west
elevation and eliminated windows on the south side. The east and north sides of the building
would remain sided with the existing rectangular metal panels. They propose to place a red neon
accent stdp along the top edge of the building.
They began this work without applying for a building permit. The Maplewood Building Inspection
Office stopped the work and told Mr. Whitelaw that he must get a permit to continue. In spite of
starting this work before getting city council approval and a building permit, these changes are
improvements over the former building appearance.
Landscaping Plan
The applicants should edge around the planting beds and provide wood-chip or rock-mulch with a
weed block to keep them neat. Staff would recommend trees along the frontages, but this site has
no "on site" green area. The green areas are on street right-of-way where trees should not be
planted. The applicants should also sod the exposed dirt area east of their Roselawn Avenue curb
cut.
Signs
Identification signs have not been proposed. The applicant's must comply with the city's sign
code.
Outdoor Trash Storage
Trash containers that are kept outside must be kept in screening enclosures. None has been
proposed at this time.
Outdoor Material Storage
The city council should prohibit any outdoor storage of materials whether used or new. For
instance, old tires, or any other new or used materials unless they can be concealed in a trash
enclosure.
RECOMMENDATION
A. Adopt the resolution on pages 11-12 approving a conditional use permit for used car sales at
1930 Rice Street. Approval is based on the findings required by the code and subject to:
1. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the city. The director of community
development may approve minor changes.
2. The proposed use must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the
permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this deadline for one year.
3. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
The site shall be kept in neat and orderly condition. The applicant shall observe the
striping pattern and not crowd additional cars on the site beyond what can be parked in the
striped parking spaces.
5. There shall be no vehicle delivery or transport/trailer unloading along either street. This
shall be done on site.
Outdoor storage of any new or used materials shall be prohibited unless they can be fully
concealed within a trash enclosure. The design and placement of any such enclosure shall
be subject to staff approval.
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Approval of the plans date-stamped October 19, 2000 for Affordable Auto Sales at 1930 Rice
Street. Approval is based on the findings required by the code and subject to the applicant's
complying with the following conditions:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this
project.
2. Provide the following for staff approval before the city issues a building permit:
a. Revise the site plan to show 9 Y~-foot-wide parking spaces and one eight-foot-wide
handicap parking space. The handicap space shall also have an eight-foot-wide
stdped loading aisle.
b. Revise the landscape plan to show that the planting beds have edging, weed block
fabric and rock or wood-chip mulch.
c. Revise the building elevations showing the east and north sides of the building painted
light grey to match the siding color.
d. A plan for a trash dumpster enclosure for outside trash containers if used (code
requirement). This plan must show the placement and design of the enclosure. Trash
enclosures must have a 100 percent opaque closeable gate. Enclosures must be of a
material that matches or is compatible with the building.
e. An escrow in the amount of 200 percent of the cost of installing the landscaping,
installing stop signs, striping the parking lot and building a trash enclosure (if used)
before obtaining a building permit. This is to guarantee the completion of this work.
3. Complete the following:
a. Install a reflectorized stop sign at both Rice Street exits and a handicap-parking sign for
the handicap-parking space.
b. Construct a trash dumpster enclosure for any outside trash containers if used.
c. Stripe the parking lot at 9%-foot-wide spaces with one eight-foot-wide handicap-
accessible parking space with an adjacent eight-foot-wide loading space.
d. Install the planting beds.
e. Paint the north and east sides of the building to match the siding color.
4. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
5. Complying with the requirements of the sign ordinance.
6. Provide the city with an escrow in the amount of 200 percent of the cost of installing the
landscaping, installing stop signs, stdping the parking lot and building a trash enclosure (if
used) before obtaining a building permit. This is to guarantee the completion of this work.
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REFERENCE INFORMATION
SITE DESCRIPTION
Site size: 12,500 square feet
Existing land use: This property was originally a fuel station.
auto-stereo installation facility.
Most recently it was an auto-glass and
SURROUNDING LAND USES
North: Zittel Greenhouse property
South: Roselawn Avenue and Rose/Rice Used Auto Sales
West: Rice Street. Across Rice Street are commercial businesses in the City of Roseville
East: Zittel Greenhouse property
PLANNING
Land Use Plan designation: BC (business commercial)
Zoning: BC
Ordinance Requirements
Section 36-151(b)(5)(a) requires a CUP for the sale or leasing of used motor vehicles.
Criteria for Conditional Use Permit Approval
Section 36-442(a) states that the city council may approve a CUP, based on nine standards. Refer to
the findings in the resolution on pages 11-12.
Application Date
These applications were complete on October 19, 2000. State law requires that the city take action
within 60 days of receiving complete applications for a proposal. City council action is required on this
proposal by December 19, 2000.
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Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Property Line/Zoning Map
3. Site Plan
4. Landscape Plan
5. Building Perspective
6. Applicant's Letter dated October 13, 2000
7. Conditional Use Permit Resolution
8. Plans date-stamped October 19, 2000 (separate attachment)
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ATTACHMENT 6
October 13, 2000
City of Maplewood,
At the following address of 1930 Rice Street, we are looking at
putting an upscale used car lot, which will be housing fifteen to twenty
cars. Plans have already been drawn up with an architect for
improvements of approximately thirty thousand dollars to improve the
overall appearance of the building including repaving the lot, building's
exterior, and horticulture around the entire property. This location was
chosen because of the amount of traffic already present and the easy
accessibility to and from the property. The area has been zoned for this
type of business with a current car lot across the street directly to the south
and a full service automotive station directly to the west. With planned
improvements already in progress to the building and its surroundings, the
value of the property will stay the same, if not increase. With continued
improvements and planned maintenance the area will only become more
inviting to the general public while becoming an asset to the City of
Maplewood. Naturally a thriving business is a much better economic value
than a vacant lot. We will also be having the opportunity to employ a few
people from the community, which will enhance the development of the
area.
Our projected hours of business are 10am to 7pm Monday thru
Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturdays. We will be selling reputable cars
and doing only minimal car maintenance, like oil changes, to only the cars
being sold. All other work will be done off site.
The lot will be lit up by the use of halogen lights, which will not be
shinning on the neighbor's property. It will be closed off at night and the
use of security cameras around the lot will help deter any unwanted /
negative behavior.
We would appreciate your consideration in this request. We are
willing to work with the City of Maplewood in any way to make this
possible.
Sincerely,
Tom Godes
If you have any questions please call Mike Whitelaw at (612) 296-6661.
Attachment 7
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Mike Whitelaw and Tom Godes, representing G & W Investment Corporation, applied for
a conditional use permit to be permitted to operate a used car sales business.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to property located at 193 Rice Street. The legal description is:
THE WEST 150 FEET OF THE SOUTH 158 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF
THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE 22, RAMSEY COUNTY,
MINNESOTA.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On
permit.
,2000, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve this
On ,2000, the city council held a public hearing. The city staff published a notice in the
paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The council gave everyone at the hearing
a chance to speak and present written statements. The council also considered reports and
recommendations of the city staff and planning commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-described conditional use
permit based on the building and site plans. The city approve this permit 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.
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 runoff, 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.
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Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the city. The director of community development
may approve minor changes.
2. The proposed use must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the permit shall
become null and void. The council may extend this deadline for one year.
3. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
4. The site shall be kept in neat and ordedy condition. The applicant shall observe the striping pattern
and not crowd additional cars on the site beyond what can be parked in the striped parking spaces.
5. There shall be no vehicle delivery or transport/trailer unloading along either street. This shall be done
on site.
6. Outdoor storage of any new or used materials shall be prohibited unless they can be fully concealed
within a trash enclosure. The design and placement of any such enclosure shall be subject to staff
approval.
,2000.
The Maplewood City Council adopted this resolution on
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