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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 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 Absent
Vice Chairperson, Matt Ledvina Present
Boardmember Melissa Peck Absent
Boardmember, Ananth Shankar Present
Staff Present: Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Staff added 9. a. Rush Line Corridor Open House.
Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the March 21, 2017, CDRB minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. DESIGN REVIEW
a. Consider Approval of Design Review, Boaters Outlet, 2000 Rice Street
i. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave the presentation on Boaters Outlet, 2000
Rice Street and answered questions of the board.
ii. Glenn Kloskin, Owner, Boaters Outlet, Roseville, addressed and answered questions of
the board.
iii. Brian Whitson, Project Manager, Boaters Outlet, Roseville, addressed and answered
questions of the board.
iv. Rich Rostein, Morton Building Company, addressed and answered questions of the
board.
Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the plans date-stamped February 3 and March 3,
March 17, March 30, 2017, for Boaters Outlet at 2000 Rice Street. Approval is subject to the
applicant complying with the following conditions (changes are in bold and underlined if added
and stricken if deleted):
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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 Jon Jarosch’s city engineering report
dated March 30, 2017.
3) The applicant shall comply with the conditions noted in Shall Finwall’s and Virginia Gaynor’s
environmental report dated April 11, 2017.
4) Submit to staff a detailed building footprint outlining the retail versus warehouse/service area
proposed within the building.
5) Submit to staff a revised site plan which shows the removal of the south driveway a
concrete sidewalk along Rice Street, and that the parking lot contains the correct number of
parking spaces and parking space sizes (10 feet wide x 18 feet deep) to meet city code
requirements.
6) Submit to staff a revised landscape plan that includes at least one deciduous tree every 30
feet along Rice Street, and landscaping required within the infiltration and filtration basins as
outlined in the environmental review attached to this report.
7) All signage on the property must comply with the city’s sign ordinance and requires separate
sign permits.
8) 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.
9) The applicant shall remove and dispose of all debris and garbage that is on the site.
10) The applicant shall submit a fence design and elevations to staff for approval.
11) The applicant shall work with staff to determine the use of plantings and or seeding for
the basins.
12) Boats shall not project above the fence in the west portion of the site, this is defined as
any areas west of the eastern extent of the building.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item goes to the planning commission after this meeting and onto the city council on May 8,
2017.
b. Consider Approval of Comprehensive Sign Plan, LS Black Constructors, Inc., 1959
Sloan Place.
i. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave the report on the Comprehensive Sign Plan
for LS Black Constructors, Inc., at 1959 Sloan Place and answered questions of the
board.
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ii. Steve Hertz, Nordquist Sign Company, 945 Pierce Butler Route, St. Paul, addressed and
answered questions of the board.
Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the comprehensive sign plan to allow changes to the
existing freestanding sign located on the west side of the property at 1959 Sloan Place. Approval
is subject to the following conditions (changes to the motion are in bold and underlined if
added and stricken if deleted):
1. Freestanding Signs:
a) Two freestanding signs are allowed on the property as follows:
1) West Side of Property (adjacent I-35E) – One 224 square foot, 21 foot, 4-inch high
freestanding sign.
2) East Side of Property (Adjacent Sloan Place) – One 32 square foot, 6-foot high
freestanding sign.
2. Wall Signs:
a) No wall signs are allowed on the building without an amendment to the Comprehensive
Sign Plan.
3. The applicant must obtain a sign permit from the city prior to changes to the freestanding sign
located on the west side of the property. Prior to the issuance of a sign permit the applicant
must:
a) Submit a tree plan which shows all trees proposed to be removed. Tree replacement will
be required per the City’s tree preservation ordinance.
b) Submit structural engineering to reflect additional sign area.
4. Staff may approve minor modifications to the sign plan.
5. The brick used for the base of the sign shall match the brick on the building.
6. The existing sign on the east side of the property, adjacent Sloan Place, should be
repaired to ensure it is in good workmanship condition including painting the sign.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item does not need to go to the city council.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Wakefield Park Improvements
i. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall proposed to invite the planning commission into
the chambers for the discussion about Wakefield Park Improvements to combine both the
board and commission into one discussion due to the late hour of the meeting.
ii. Maplewood Recreational Manager, Audra Robbins, addressed the board and commission
regarding Wakefield Park. There will be a survey available on the city’s website regarding
the improvements for Wakefield Park.
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iii. Todd Halunen, Kimley-Horn and Associates, 2550 University Avenue West, Suite 238N,
St. Paul, addressed the board and commission regarding the Wakefield Park
Improvements and answered questions of the board and commission.
b. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
i. Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave the report on the process for the 2040
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.
Chairperson Bill Kempe volunteered to serve on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Steering
Committee to represent the CDRB.
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
8. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None.
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Rush Line Open House – There will be an open house to discuss the Rush Line Corridor on
Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. The public hearing portion will be held at 6:30
p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church at 1390 Larpenteur Avenue in St. Paul. For more
information please visit the website at www.rushline.org.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Kempe at 7:32 p.m.
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