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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Kempe called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Chairperson, Bill Kempe Present
Boardmember, Jason Lamers Present
Vice Chairperson, Matt Ledvina Present
Boardmember, Ananth Shankar Present
Staff Present: Michael Martin, Economic Development Coordinator
Chris Swanson, Environmental & City Code Specialist
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the agenda as approved.
Seconded by Boardmember Lamers. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the October 25, 2016, CDRB minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Boardmember Ledvina. Ayes – Boardmembers Lamers,
Ledvina & Shankar
Abstention – Chairperson Kempe
The motion passed.
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the November 15, 2016, CDRB minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Boardmember Ledvina. Ayes – Chairperson Kempe,
Boardmembers Ledvina
& Shankar
Abstention – Boardmember Lamers
The motion passed.
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5. DESIGN REVIEW
a. Consider Approval of Hazelwood Medical Commons – Phase 2, 2945 Hazelwood Street
North
● Design Review
● Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the report on the
Hazelwood Medical Commons, Phase 2, 2945 Hazelwood Street for the Design
Review and the Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment and answered questions of
the board.
ii. Principal, Mark Davis, The Davis Group, 222 South 9th Street, #3255,
Minneapolis, MN, addressed and answered questions of the board for the project.
Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the design plans date-stamped December 23, 2016, for
phase two of the proposed medical office building at 2945 Hazelwood Street North. Approval is
subject to the developer complying with the following conditions:
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.
2. Approval includes all three stories of the second phase of the medical office building and
three levels must be constructed within same project.
3. All trash receptacles must either be kept inside the building or an outside trash enclosure
must be built on site.
4. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the engineering report authored by Jon Jarosch, dated
January 6, 2017.
5. Submit the following for staff approval before the city issues a building permit:
a. Final grading, paving, drainage, utility, traffic/street improvement and erosion control
plans. These plans shall meet the requirements of the city code and the city engineer.
b. A revised landscaping plan detailing the correct calculations for the city’s tree preservation
requirements and either adding more trees to meet the requirements or pay into the city’s
tree fund.
6. The applicant or the contractor shall complete the following before occupying the building:
a. Replace any property irons removed because of this construction.
b. Install a reflectorized stop sign at the exits and a handicap-parking sign for each handicap
accessible parking space.
c. Install an in-ground lawn irrigation system for the parking lot islands and for all landscape
areas (except the ponding areas). Post signs identifying the customer and employee
parking spaces.
d. Install all the required exterior improvements, including landscaping and signs.
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e. Install all bituminous and the engineered porous or permeable surface and the curb and
gutter.
f. Stripe all drive aisles.
g. Install all required landscaping by June 1 if the building is finished in the fall or winter, or
within six weeks of completion if it is finished in the spring or summer.
h. Install all exterior lighting.
i. Screen all roof-mounted equipment visible from public streets.
7. 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 above-required letter of credit or cash escrow is held by the City of Maplewood for all
required exterior improvements. The owner or contractor shall complete any unfinished
exterior improvements by June 1 if occupancy of the building is in the fall or winter, or
within six weeks of occupancy of the building if occupancy is in the spring or summer.
8. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of the environmental and economic
development department may approve minor changes.
Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the plans date-stamped December 23, 2016, for a
comprehensive sign plan amendment to allow signage for a new medical office building located at
2945 Hazelwood Street North. Approval of the comprehensive sign plan amendment is subject to
the following conditions (additions are underlined and deletions are crossed out):
1. Signs on the east elevation shall be limited to one 10’ X 30’ sign over the main entrance and
eight three 3’ X 25’ tenant signs. Three 3’ X 25’ tenant signs shall be located south of the
main entrance and five 3’ X 25’ tenant signs shall be located north of the main
entrance. Locations of the tenant signs shall be restricted to the areas displayed
within the applicant’s proposed building elevations.
2. Signs on the south elevation shall be limited to two 3’ X 25’ tenant signs.
3. No signs are permitted for the west or north elevations.
4. All wall signs shall be of individual letters and each letter shall be no more than 48 inches in
height.
5. One monument sign is allowed along the Hazelwood Street frontage. The monument sign
must be no more than 16 12 feet in height and must incorporate building materials and design
in its base.
Seconded by Boardmember Lamers. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item does not need to go to the city council.
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b. Consider Approval of Design Review for new McDonald’s Building, 1797 Cope Avenue
East
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the report on the design review
for the new McDonalds Building at 1797 Cope Avenue East and answered questions of
the board.
ii. Vicky Suddard?? Area Construction Manager for McDonald’s Restaurant, addressed and
answered questions of the board.
iii. Andy Duvall ?? representing the company that owns McDonalds was present but did not
address the board.
Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the design plans date-stamped December 23, 2016, for
the new McDonald’s building located at 1797 Cope Avenue East. Approval is subject to the
developer complying with the following conditions: (additions are underlined and in bold).
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 January 9, 2017.
3. The applicant shall comply with the conditions noted in the environmental report by Shann
Finwall dated January 9, 2017.
4. Submit to staff copies of the executed agreements for cross-access between the applicant
and the property owner of 2303 White Bear Avenue North.
5. 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.
6. The applicant shall provide an irrevocable letter of credit or cash escrow in the amount of 150
percent of the cost of installing the landscape before getting a building permit.
7. The bollards indicated on the plans shall be a color to match the architectural elements
of the building.
8. The board recommends the applicant provide outdoor seating on the south side of the
site.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item does not need to go to the city council.
c. Consider Approval of New Buildings at Maple Ridge Shopping Center, 2515 White Bear
Avenue
● Design Review
● Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment
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i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the report on the new
buildings at Maple Ridge Shopping Center at 2515 White Bear Avenue for Design
Review and Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment and answered questions of the
board.
ii. Architect, Jeff Schuler, Firm Ground Architects & Engineers, Inc., 275 Market
Street, Suite 368, Minneapolis, addressed and answered questions of the board.
Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the revised plans date-stamped December 23, 2016,
for Starpoint Properties’ proposal to build two new buildings at the Maple Ridge Center, 2515
White Bear Avenue. Approval is subject to the developer complying with the following conditions:
(additions are underlined and in bold).
1. This approval is good for two years. After two years, the design-review process shall be
repeated if the developer has not begun construction.
2. If a parking shortage developed on this site, the property owner will be required to install the
72 proof-of-parking spaces as proposed by the applicant.
3. All requirements of the fire marshal and building official must be met.
4. Maintain drive aisles of at least 24 feet in width.
5. The applicants shall comply with all requirements of the Maplewood Engineering Report from
Jon Jarosch dated January 9, 2017.
6. The applicants shall provide the city with cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for 150
percent of the proposed exterior landscaping and site improvements prior to getting a building
permit for the development.
7. Before any certificates of occupancy are issued for the new buildings, the property owner
shall repair or replace all potholes and other substandard sections of the existing parking lot.
8. The applicant shall place all trash containers in enclosures and ensure west side of the lot is
kept clear of debris and trash.
9. If deemed necessary by the city engineer, traffic calming measures must be installed near or
at the north shared access point with 2525 White Bear Avenue. The city engineer may also
require this access point be closed if deemed necessary.
10. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of environmental and economic
development may approve minor changes.
11. Work with staff for approval of a suitable architectural trash enclosure on the north
side of Building one.
12. The north elevation of Building one would be modified to include spandrel glass
feature with a matching awning to improve aesthetics for the north elevation.
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13. The CDRB does not approve the drive thru for building two at this time. This would
have to come back for submittal and approval from the community design review
board.
Board member Ledvina moved to approve the comprehensive sign plan amendment to allow
signage for new standalone buildings at Maple Ridge Shopping Center, 2515 White Bear Avenue.
Approval of the comprehensive sign plan amendment is subject to the following conditions:
(additions are underlined and in bold).
1. The existing shopping center and grocery store buildings will continue to be regulated by
previous comprehensive sign plan approvals. No changes to signage requirements for those
two buildings are approved.
2. Each tenant of the two new buildings will be allowed two wall signs.
3. The location of wall signs for Building two is limited to the east and west elevations of the
buildings, with a tenant allowed up to one sign per elevation. The location of the wall signs
for Building one is not specified. Each tenant of Building one will be allowed two wall
signs.
4. Each wall sign shall be comprised of individual channel letters. Cabinet signs are prohibited.
5. The size of each wall sign must comply with the city’s sign ordinance requirements.
Seconded by Boardmember Lamers. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item will go to the city council.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. 2016 Code Enforcement Year- End Report
i. Environmental and City Code Specialist, Chris Swanson gave the 2016 Code Enforcement
Year End Report and answered questions of the board.
No action was needed.
b. Election of Officers (No Report)
Boardmember Lamers moved to recommend retaining the current Chair Bill Kempe and Vice
Chairperson Matt Ledvina.
Seconded by Boardmember Ledvina. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
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8. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
Boardmember Ledvina gave an update from his representation of the CDRB at a past city council
meeting.
Boardmember Ledvina said he would represent the CDRB at an upcoming city council meeting
for the Mapleridge Shopping Center at 2515 White Bear Avenue.
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Kempe at 7:31 p.m.
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