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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-20 CDRB Minutes 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. April 20, 2018 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 1 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 April 20, 2018 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 2 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). April 20, 2018 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 3 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. April 20, 2018 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 4 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Kempe at 2:51 p.m. April 20, 2018 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 5