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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
Acting Chairperson Shankar called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Chairperson, Bill Kempe Absent
Boardmember, Jason Lamers Present
Vice Chairperson, Matt Ledvina Absent
Boardmember, Melissa Peck Present
Boardmember, Ananth Shankar Present
Staff Present: Michael Martin, Economic Development Coordinator
Jane Adade, Planner
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the agenda as approved.
Seconded by Boardmember Peck. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the August 15, 2017, CDRB minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Boardmember Peck. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Boardmember Peck moved to approve the September 19, 2017, CDRB minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Acting Chairperson Shankar. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. DESIGN REVIEW
a. Consider Approval of Design Review, HaF Equipment, 1255 Cope Avenue East
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the report on Approval of
Design Review for HaF Equipment, 1255 Cope Avenue East and answered questions of
the board.
ii. Pete Hoefler, 1255 Cope Avenue East, Maplewood, addressed and answered questions
of the board.
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Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the plans date-stamped September 25, 2017, for HaF
Equipment’s proposed building expansion. 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. All requirements of the fire marshal and building official must be met.
3. The applicants shall comply with all requirements of the Maplewood Engineering Report from
Jon Jarosch dated October 3, 2017.
4. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of environmental and economic
development may approve minor changes.
5. Windows to match existing building windows for color and the parapet top to match
the existing building to tie units together.
Seconded by Boardmember Peck. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item will be heard from the Planning Commission at 7 p.m. and go to the city council on
November 13, 2017.
b. Consider Approval of Design Review, Kline Nissan, 3090 Maplewood Drive
i. Planner, Jane Adade gave the report on Approval of Design Review for Kline Nissan,
3090 Maplewood Drive and answered questions of the board.
ii. Jeremy Thomas, RJ Ryan Construction, 1100 Mendota Heights Rd, Mendota Heights,
addressed and answered questions of the board.
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the design plans date-stamped September 18, 2017,
for the construction of a car wash and two detail bays located at 3090 Maplewood Drive North.
Approval is subject to the following conditions: (additions are underlined and in bold).
1. All construction shall follow the site plan that the City stamped September 18, 2017. The
Director of Community Development may approve minor changes.
2. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
3. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the staff report authored by staff engineer, Jon Jarosch,
dated October 3, 2017.
4. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the staff report authored by building official Jason Brash.
5. Elevation roof-top equipment submission to city staff for review and approval and if
necessary inclusion roof-top screening.
Seconded by Boardmember Peck. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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This item goes to the Planning Commission at 7 p.m. and to the city council on November 13,
2017.
c. Consider Denial of a Sign Variance, AT & T, 3070 White Bear Avenue North
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the report of Consider Denial of
a Sign Variance, AT & T, 3070 White Bear Avenue North and answered questions of the
board.
ii. Representative from AT & T, Valerie Bruggeman, AT & T, 3070 White Bear Avenue North,
addressed and answered questions of the board.
iii. Representative from AT & T, Paul Riedel, AT & T, 3070 White Bear Avenue North,
addressed and answered questions of the board.
Boardmember Lamers moved to deny a sign variance request to allow two additional wall signs
for the building located at 3070 White Bear Avenue North. Denial is based on the following
reasons:
1. Strict enforcement of the ordinance does not cause the applicant practical difficulties because
complying with sign requirements allows the retail tenant sufficient building identification and it
will not be difficult for customers to find the location.
2. If this request were to be approved, the sign variance will result in excessive signage for this
site as all three walls signs would be visible from the White Bear Avenue roadway.
3. If this request were to be approved, the spirit and intent of the ordinance would not be met.
Seconded by Boardmember Peck. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item will be heard by the planning commission at 7 p.m. and then to the city council on
November 13, 2017.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Discussion
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave an update on the 2040
Comprehensive Plan as stated in the staff report. For more information visit
www.maplewoodmn.gov/2040.
Boardmember Kempe is the CDRB Representative at the steering committee meeting November
30, 2017. Staff will bring the draft back to the board in early 2018 for review and comment on.
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
8. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None.
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9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Acting Chairperson Shankar at 5:55 p.m.
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