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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Kempe called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Chairperson, Bill Kempe Present
Boardmember, Jason Lamers Absent
Vice Chairperson, Matt Ledvina Absent
Boardmember Melissa Peck Present
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 Peck. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the May 16, 2017, CDRB minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Boardmember Peck. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. DESIGN REVIEW
a. Consider Approval of Design Review, John Glenn Middle School Tennis Courts, 1560
County Road B East
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the report on the Design
Review for John Glenn Middle School Tennis Courts, 1560 County Road B East.
ii. Operations and Health Safety Supervisor, ISD 622, Mike Boland, addressed and
answered questions of the board.
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the design plans date-stamped May 26, 2017, for the
tennis court complex addition at John Glenn Middle School Located at 1560 County Road B East.
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.
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2. The applicant shall comply with the conditions noted in the engineering report by Jon Jarosch
dated June 8, 2017.
Seconded by Boardmember Peck. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item does not need to go to the city council.
b. Consider Approval of Design Review, Regions Hospital IRTS, 2715 Upper Afton Road
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the report on the Design
Review for Regions Hospital IRTS, 2715 Upper Afton Road and answered questions of
the board.
ii. Architect, Dan Treinen, BWBR Architects, 380 St. Peter Street, Suite 600, St. Paul,
addressed and answered questions of the board.
Boardmember Shankar recused himself from voting on this item as he works for the design team
at BWBR.
Boardmember Peck moved to approve the design plans date-stamped May 26, 2017, for the
building addition and elevation upgrades to the building located at 2715 Upper Afton Road.
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 applicant shall comply with the conditions noted in the engineering report by Jon Jarosch
dated May 11, 2017.
3. Before any building permits can be issued, the applicant shall submit for staff approval a
revised photometric plan meeting the city’s lighting requirements.
4. 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.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe. Ayes – Chairperson Kempe,
& Boardmember Peck
Abstention – Boardmember Shankar
The motion passed.
This item does not need to go to the city council.
c. Consider Approval of Design Review and Sign Variance, Maplewood Commercial
Redevelopment, 3088 White Bear Avenue North
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the report on the Design
Review and Sign Variance for the Maplewood Commercial Redevelopment, 3088 White
Bear Avenue North and answered questions of the board.
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ii. Matt Worthley, Thomas English Street Real Estate, 725 East 65 Street, Indianapolis, IN,
addressed and answered questions of the board.
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iii. Brad Williams, 725 East 65 Street, Indianapolis, IN, addressed and answered questions
of the board.
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the design plans date-stamped May 26, 2017, for the
new multi-tenant commercial building located at 3088 White Bear Avenue North. Approval is
subject to the developer complying with the following conditions: (additions to the conditions
are in bold 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 June 8, 2017.
3. Prior to the city issuing any grading or building permits the applicant shall be required to do
the following:
a. Submit to staff a revised photometric plan that meets all city ordinance requirements.
b. Submit to staff revised building elevations showing stone veneer being used along the
entire base of the building on all four elevations.
c. The applicant shall submit material samples to staff for review.
4. 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.
Seconded by Boardmember Peck. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item goes to the planning commission following this meeting and to the City Council on July
10, 2017.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update (No Report)
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave a brief update on the 2040
Comprehensive Plan and future meetings to come up.
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
8. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None.
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9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
Staff introduced the new planner, Jane Adade who was present at her first board meeting. Jane
works Monday through Wednesday 8:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Jane addressed the board and said she has enjoyed her first meeting and looks forward to
learning more about the process and working in planning.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Kempe at 6:44 p.m.
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