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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1902 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
UPPER WEST CONFERENCE ROOM
FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018
2:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Kempe called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Chairperson, Bill Kempe Present
Boardmember, Jason Lamers Present at 2:06 p.m.
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 Kempe. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the March 20, 2018, CDRB minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Boardmember . Ayes – Chair Kempe,
Boardmember Shankar
Abstention – Boardmember Peck
The motion passed.
5. DESIGN REVIEW
a. Consider Approval of Design Review, St Paul Regional Water Services Lime Sludge
Storage Tank, 1900 Rice Street
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the presentation.
ii. Kou Vang with St Paul Regional Water Services, 1900 Rice Street, addressed the board
and answered questions.
Boardmember Lamers arrived at 2:06 p.m.
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Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the design plans date-stamped February 16, 2018, for
the lime sludge storage tank to be constructed at the St Paul Regional Water Services facility at
1900 Rice Street. Approval is subject to the applicant 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 obtain a grading permit for the project.
3. The applicant shall obtain a building permit for the project.
4. The applicant shall comply with the conditions noted in the environmental report by Shann
Finwall dated April 9, 2018.
5. 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 city council on April 23, 2018.
6. Consider Approval of Design Review, McDonald’s, 2730 Minnehaha Avenue
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the presentation.
ii. Kevin Shay, Landform Services, 105 South Fifth Street, Suite 513, Minneapolis,
addressed and answered questions of the board.
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the design plans date-stamped April 5, 2018 for
improvements to the McDonald’s building and parking lot located at 2730 Minnehaha Avenue.
Approval is subject to 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 condition noted in the engineering report by Jon Jarosch
dated April 4, 2018.
3. Prior to receiving any building permits, the applicant shall submit a photometric plan that
meets the city ordinance.
4. Any proposed neon strip lighting would require approval by the City.
5. Before receiving any final approvals on any building permits, the applicant shall replace any
fence panels or boards along the west property line that is in need of repair.
6. All rooftop equipment shall be screened from neighboring properties.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe. Ayes – All
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The motion passed.
7. Consider Approval of Design Review, Panera Bread, 2965 White Bear Avenue
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the presentation.
ii. MN Branch Manager, Alan Catchpool, CEI Engineering, 2025 Centre Pointe Boulevard,
Suite 210, Mendota Heights, addressed and answered questions of the board.
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the design plans date-stamped April 6, 2018, for the
new Panera Bread building located at 2965 White Bear Avenue. Approval is subject to the
developer complying with the following conditions: (addition to the condition is 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 April 9, 2018.
3. The applicant shall comply with the conditions noted in the environmental report by Shann
Finwall dated April 9, 2018.
4. Submit to staff copies of the executed agreements for cross-access between the properties of
2965 White Bear Avenue North and 3001 White Bear Avenue North.
5. Submit to staff a revised photometric plan which meets city ordinance requirements.
6. Submit to staff a revised site plan that shows the proposed parking lot improvements meet the
existing nonconforming setbacks along White Bear Avenue and Maplewood Mall Drive (the
private mall access road).
7. 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.
8. The roof design shall incorporate spiked ice protection over the entrance doors.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
8. Consider approval of Design Review, Building and Site improvements, 2146 White Bear
Avenue
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the presentation.
ii. Design Engineer, Eric Vogel, Sambatek, 12800 Whitewater Drive, Suite 300, Minnetonka,
addressed and answered questions of the board.
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the plans date-stamped April 6, 2018, for the site and
building improvements located at 2146 White Bear Avenue. Approval is subject to the developer
complying with the following conditions: (addition to the condition is in bold and underlined).
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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 the engineering report by Jon Jarosch
dated April 9, 2018.
3. The applicant shall comply with the conditions noted in the environmental report by Shann
Finwall dated April 10, 2018.
4. Submit to staff a copy of the recorded document from Ramsey County confirming the parcel
at 2146 White Bear Avenue has been combined with the existing vacant parcel directly to the
south.
5. 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.
6. The bricks on the north side of the building shall be stained to ensure a match for a
consistent look.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Election of Officers (No Report)
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin discussed electing new officers.
Boardmember Lamers moved to maintain the existing chair Bill Kempe and vice chair Matt
Ledvina for 2018.
Seconded by Boardmember Peck. Ayes – Boardmember Lamers,
Peck & Shankar
Abstention – Chairperson Kempe
The motion passed.
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
8. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None.
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
Staff thanked the 4 boardmembers for coming in for the rescheduled meeting date and time.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Kempe at 2:51 p.m.
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