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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Kempe called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Chairperson, Bill Kempe Present
Boardmember, Jason Lamers Present
Vice Chairperson, Matt Ledvina Present
Boardmember, Melissa Peck Absent
Boardmember, Ananth Shankar Present
Staff Present: Michael Martin, Economic Development Coordinator
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 January 17, 2017, CDRB minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. DESIGN REVIEW
a. Consider Approval of Design Review, LivINN Suites, 285 Century Avenue North
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the design review report for the
LivINN Suites at 285 Century Avenue North and answered questions of the board.
ii. Bernie Frey, representing LivINN Suites, 4715 Blaisdell Avenue South, Minneapolis,
addressed and answered questions of the board.
Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the design plans date-stamped March 7, 2017, for the
building expansion for the LivINN Suites, located at 285 Century Avenue. 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.
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2. The applicant shall comply with the conditions noted in the engineering report by Jon Jarosch
dated March 7, 2017.
3. Submit to staff copies of the executed parking agreement with the property located at 225
Century Avenue North.
4. Submit to staff a landscape plan showing the planting location of trees in order to meet the
city’s tree preservation requirements or prior to receiving a building permit.
5. Prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit, the applicant shall provide
documentation for the city engineer’s approval detailing the amount, if any, of impervious
surface this project will be adding to the overall site and where it will be offset elsewhere on
site.
6. The applicant shall screen all roof-top equipment.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item does not need to go to the city council.
b. Consider Approval of Design Review, 3M Parking Ramp – B229, 3M Campus
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the design review for 3M
Parking Ramp, B229 at the 3M Campus and answered questions of the board.
ii. Project Manager, Brian Fitzgerald, TKDA, 444 Cedar Street, Suite 1500, St. Paul,
addressed the board.
iii. Project Architect and Engineer Jay Wiederhold, TKDA, 444 Cedar Street, Suite 1500, St.
Paul, addressed the board.
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the design plans date-stamped March 7, 2017, for the
new parking ramp, B229, to be located on the 3M Campus. 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. Staff may approve minor changes to
these plans.
2. The city requires a parking lot permit be issued before a new surface parking lot is built.
3. 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. This
assurance will only be released upon the completion of the surface parking lot to the north of
the ramp and after all required trees have survived for at least one year.
Seconded by Boardmember Ledvina. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item does not need to go to the city council.
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c. Consider Approval of Design Review, Phase 2 of Frost-English Village, 1957 English
Street North
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the design review report on
Phase 2 of Frost English Village, 1957 English Street North and answered questions of
the board.
ii. Project Architect, Mindy Michael, Kaas Wilson Architects, 1301 American Boulevard East,
Bloomington, addressed and answered questions of the board.
iii. Shane LaFave, Sherman Associates, 233 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Minneapolis,
addressed and answered questions of the board.
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the design plans for the 107-unit multi-family senior
residential building date-stamped February 8, 2017, for the redevelopment project located at
1957 English Street North. Approval is subject to the applicant doing the following:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
2. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the staff report authored by staff engineer Jon Jarosch,
dated February 7, 2017.
3. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the staff report authored by environmental planner Shann
Finwall, dated February 15, 2017.
4. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the applicant must submit to staff for
approval the following items:
a. Revised landscaping and site plans showing additional plantings and amenities in the
front yard area between the building and English Street North.
b. Submit a photometric plan for staff approval – plan must meet all city requirements.
c. An executed cross access, parking and maintenance agreement between Phases 1, 2
and 3 must be submitted by the city.
d. A cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for all required exterior improvements.
The amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the work.
5. The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building:
a. Replace any property irons removed because of this construction.
b. Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter around the parking lot and driveways.
c. Install all required landscaping and an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all landscaped
areas.
d. Install all required outdoor lighting.
e. Install all required sidewalks and trails.
6. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
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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 of the following year 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.
7. The buildings for Phases Two and Three of the Villages at Frost-English development are
required to be reviewed for design review by the community design review board.
8. All work shall follow the approved plans. City staff may approve minor changes.
Seconded by Boardmember Ledvina. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item was heard by the planning commission on February 21, 2017 and will go to the city
council April 10, 2017.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Rice Street-Larpenteur Avenue Gateway Vision Plan Advisory Group
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave a brief report on the Rice Street
Larpenteur Avenue Gateway Vision Plan Advisory Group and answered questions of the
board.
No action was required.
b. 2016 Community Design Review Board Annual Report
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin reviewed the 2016 Community
Design Review Board Annual Report.
Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the 2016 Community Design Review Board Annual
Report.
Seconded by Boardmember Lamers. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item goes to the city council on April 10, 2017.
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
8. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
Boardmember Ledvina briefly updated the board on the last city council meeting.
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9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Kempe at 7:02 p.m.
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