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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-25 CDRB Minutes MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2016 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Kempe called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Chairperson, Bill Kempe Absent Boardmember, Jason Lamers Present Vice Chairperson, Matt Ledvina Present Boardmember, Ananth Shankar Present Staff Present: Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Boardmember Lamers. Ayes - All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the September 20, 2016, CDRB minutes as submitted. Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes – Boardmember Lamers & Boardmember Shankar Abstention – Acting Chair Ledvina The motion passed. 5. DESIGN REVIEW a. Consideration of Rice Street Shoppes, 2158 Rice Street North A. Design Review B. Comprehensive Sign Plan for a Shared Sign i. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave the report on the Rice Street Shoppes, 2158 Rice Street North and answered questions of the commission. ii. Development Partner, Steve Johnson, Solomon Real Estate Group, Eden Prairie, MN, addressed and answered questions of the board. iii. Civil Architect, Dan Parks, Westwood Professional Services, 7699 Anagram Drive, Eden Prairie, MN, addressed and answered questions of the board. iv. Architect, Jack Amdahl, Studio 55 Architects, 10700 Highway 55, Suite 275, Plymouth, MN, addressed and answered questions of the board. October 25, 2016 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 1 The board discussed their concerns about the north elevation design elements and the number of wall signs proposed for the western tenant space. Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the plans date-stamped October 11, 2016, for the Rice Street Shoppes development. Approval is subject to the developer complying with the following conditions (additions are bolded and underlined): 1. Approval of design plans is good for two years. If the applicant has not begun construction within two years, this design review shall be repeated. Staff may approve minor changes to these plans. 2. The applicant shall comply with the conditions noted in the engineering report by Jon Jarosch dated October 10, 2016. 3. Submit to staff copies of the executed agreements for cross-access, parking and drainage between the applicant and the property owner of 100 County Road B West. 4. Submit to staff a revised landscape plan showing additional trees to meet the city’s tree preservation requirements or prior to receiving a building permit submit the required fee for the city’s tree fund to meet the tree preservation requirements. 5. The applicant shall provide an irrevocable letter of credit or cash escrow in the amount of 150 percent of the cost of installing the landscaping, before getting a building permit. 6. Submit to staff to approve a revised north elevation showing the following: a) taller parapet in the center of the building; b) awning below signage band in the center of the building; c) contrasting color of EIFS material on the bottom of the building from the top of the building. 7. Approval from Ramsey County for access onto County Road B from the private drive located on the east side of the property. 8. If the property is found to have contaminated soils, the applicants will further investigate and take action per the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requirements. Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the comprehensive sign plan to allow a shared sign at 2158 Rice Street North. Approval of the comprehensive sign plan is subject to the following conditions (additions are bolded and underlined): 1. Rice Street Freestanding Sign: a. Shared signage is only allowed on the 20-foot high, 144 s.f. freestanding sign proposed to be located adjacent to Rice Street North. b. Only tenants of the 2158 Rice Street building and the grocery store located at 100 County Road B West are permitted to have panels on the Rice Street freestanding sign. c. Prior to issuance of a sign permit the applicant shall submit: October 25, 2016 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 2 1) A copy of the agreement between the property owners of 2158 Rice Street North and 100 County Road B West allowing for the maintenance of and access to the shared sign. 2) A site plan showing the location of the proposed freestanding sign meeting the required 10 foot setback from property lines. 3) A site plan showing the location of the proposed freestanding signs meeting the required 10 foot setback from property lines. 2. County Road B Freestanding Sign: Prior to issuance of a sign permit applicant must submit a site plan showing the location of proposed freestanding sign meeting the required 10 foot setback from property line. 3. Wall Signs: All wall signs must comply with the city’s sign code, including maximum number and size of signs per tenant space. Seconded by Acting Chairperson Ledvina. Ayes – All Acting Chairperson Ledvina and Boardmember Shankar made friendly amendments which were accepted by Boardmember Lamers. The motion passed. This item does not go onto the city council for review. b. Consider Approval of Revised Design Plans for a Proposed Indoor Storage Building, 1315 Cope Avenue East i. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave the report on the Revised Design Plans for a Proposed Indoor Storage Building at 1315 Cope Avenue East. ii. J.J. Jenkins of Northpoint Development addressed and answered questions of the board. Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the plans date-stamped October 19, 2016, for the indoor storage building to be located at 1315 Cope Avenue East. Approval is subject to the applicant doing the following (changes are bolded and stricken): 1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. 2. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the applicant must submit to staff for approval the following items: 3. A revised landscaping plan showing the size, species, and location of all significant trees on the property; location of trees protected and measures for protection. The addition of multiple species for the trees to be planted on the north elevation to be approved by staff. October 25, 2016 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 3 a. The revised building plans showing the required additional design elements to the west and north elevations shall be submitted to the city for approval of the required building permits. b. A revised photometric plan which meets all city lighting requirements. c. An irrevocable letter of credit or cash escrow for all required landscaping. The amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the work. The city shall hold this escrow until it has been shown that the landscaping has survived one full growing season. 4. Signage on the property is not part of the design review approval. The applicant shall apply for sign permits to be reviewed by staff. 5. Comply with all requirements of the revised engineering report dated October 19, 2016. 6. All work shall follow the approved plans and these conditions. Staff may approve minor changes. 7. The applicant shall present the design of the dumpster enclosure for staff approval and the dumpster shall be constructed of materials and colors to match the indoor storage building. Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. NEW BUSINESS None. 7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. 8. BOARD PRESENTATIONS None. 9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS None. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Acting Chairperson Ledvina at 6:04 p.m. October 25, 2016 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 4