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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-15 CDRB Minutes MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 6:00 P.M. 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: Michael Martin, Economic Development Coordinator Jane Adade, Planner 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Staff added 9. a. under Staff Presentations - Rush Line Working Group. Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes - All The motion passed. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the April 17, 2018, CDRB minutes as submitted. Seconded by Chairperson Kempe. Ayes – Chairperson Kempe, & Boardmember Shankar Abstention – Boardmember Ledvina The motion passed. 5. DESIGN REVIEW a. Design Review, Keller Golf Course Driving Range, 2166 Maplewood Drive i. Planner, Jane Adade gave the report on the Design Review, Keller Golf Course Driving Range, 2166 Maplewood Drive and answered questions of the board. ii. Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, 2015 Van Dyke Street North, Maplewood, Brett Blummer addressed and answered questions of the board. May 15, 2018 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 1 Chairperson Kempe moved to approve the design plans date-stamped May 9, 2018 for realignment of the practice range box and improvements to the Keller Golf Course located at 2166 Maplewood Drive. 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 condition noted in the engineering report by Jon Jarosch dated May 7, 2018. 3. The applicant shall comply with the condition noted in the environmental report by Shann Finwall dated May 7, 2018. 4. The applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan showing at least three different tree species for the 11 replacement trees. 5. The applicant shall submit a cash escrow or letter of credit to cover 150% of the tree replacement requirements. 6. Staff shall review the shed materials and plans. Boardmember Ledvina added a friendly amendment to have staff review the shed materials and plans. The friendly amendment was accepted by Chairperson Kempe. Seconded by Boardmember Ledvina. Ayes – All The motion passed. b. Design Review, Mercedes Benz – Morrie’s Automotive Group, 2780 Maplewood Drive i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave the report on the Design Review for Mercedes Benz, Morrie’s Automotive Group at 2780 Maplewood Drive and answered questions of the board. ii. Architect, Brannin Gries, 500 Commercial Street North, Neenah, Wisconsin, addressed and answered questions of the board. Chairperson Kempe moved to approve the design plans for the new 47,685 square foot auto dealership building date stamped May 9, 2018, for the redevelopment project located at 2780 Maplewood Drive. Approval is subject to the applicant doing the following: (additions to the conditions are in bold and underlined). 1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. 2. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the staff report authored by staff engineer Jon Jarosch, dated May 8, 2018. 3. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the staff report authored by environmental planner Shann Finwall, dated May 15, 2018. May 15, 2018 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 2 4. All requirements of the fire marshal and building official must be met. 5. All roof-top mechanical equipment shall be screened from view. 6. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the applicant must submit to staff for approval the following items: a. Revised landscaping and site plans showing additional plantings and screening on the east side of the site. This plan shall also include the restoration of the wetland buffer area with native plantings. b. Submit a revised photometric plan for staff approval – plan must meet all city requirements. c. Submit plans for staff approval for the required trash enclosure. The trash enclosure’s colors and building materials shall be consistent with the main building. d. A cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for all required exterior improvements. The amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the work. 7. The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building: a. Replace any property irons removed because of this construction. b. Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter around the parking lot and driveways. c. Install all required landscaping and an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all landscaped areas. d. Install city approved wetland buffer signs at the edge of the wetland buffer that notifies that no building, mowing, cutting, grading, filling or dumping is allowed within the buffer. 8. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if: a. The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare. b. The above-required letter of credit or cash escrow is held by the City of Maplewood for all required exterior improvements. The owner or contractor shall complete any unfinished exterior improvements by June 1 of the following year if occupancy of the building is in the fall or winter or within six weeks of occupancy of the building if occupancy is in the spring or summer. 9. All work shall follow the approved plans. City staff may approve minor changes. 10. The applicant shall work with staff and utility companies and other entities in investigating relocating utilities underground. Boardmember Ledvina made a friendly amendment that the applicant shall work with staff and the utility companies and other entities in investigating relocating overhead utilities underground. May 15, 2018 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 3 The friendly amendment was accepted by Chairperson Kempe. Seconded by Boardmember Ledvina. Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. NEW BUSINESS None. 7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. 8. BOARD PRESENTATIONS None. 9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. Rush Line Working Group – Staff said the Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority who is overseeing the Rush Line has requested the city put together a Rush Line Working Group to resolve some issues that are specific to the City of Maplewood. Staff talked with Jason Lamers who had said he was willing to be the representative for the CDRB. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Kempe at 6:52 p.m. May 15, 2018 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 4