HomeMy WebLinkAboutNo 334 Establishing a Community Design Review Board and Its ProcessesORDINANCE NO. 334
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, ESTABLISHING A
COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
AND ITS PROCESSES
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF MAPLEWOOD AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. 202.110. COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, does hereby establish a Community
Design Review Board in order to:
1. Encourage the orderly and harmonious growth of the Village.
2. Provide for the orderly and harmonious appearance of structures and property
within the Village.
3. Maintain the public health, safety and general welfare.
4. Maintain property and improvement values throughout the Village.
5. Encourage the physical development of the Village as intended by the Village
Comprehensive Municipal Plan.
Section 2. 202.120. PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
It is the purpose of this ordinance to:
1. Recognize the interdependence of land values and aesthetics and provide a
method by which the Village may implement this interdependence to its benefit.
2 Encourage the development of private and public property in harmony with the
desired character of the Village and in conformance with the guidelines herein
provided with due regard to the public and private interests involved.
3. Foster attainment of those sections of the Village's Comprehensive Municipal
Plan which specifically refer to the preservation and enhancement of the particular
character and unique assets of this Village and its harmonious development, through
encouraging private and public interests to assist in the implementation process.
4. Assure that the public benefits derived from expenditure of public funds for
improvement and beautification of streets and other public structures and spaces
shall be protected by the exercise of reasonable controls over the character and
design of buildings and open spaces to include street landscaping, median strips,
parks, etc.
Section 3. 202.130. MEMBERSHIP.
The Community Design Review Board shall consist of seven (7) members. One (1)
member shall be a Planning Commissioner appointed by the Planning Commission. No Com-
mission member shall serve for more than three (3) consecutive years. Six (6) members
shall be appointed by the Village Council. Initially, three (3) of the Council appointed
members shall serve a one (1) year term. Three (3) of the Council appointed members
shall serve a two (2) year term. Council appointed members shall serve no more than
two (2) consecutive terms. All subsequent appointments or reappointments shall be for
a two (2) year term only. The Community Design Review Board chairman shall be chosen
annually by the board.
Council appointed members shall be as follows:
1. Two (2) architects, if available to serve.
2. Two (2) members shall be from a related design or construction field, i.e.
landscape architects, interior designers, planners, civil engineers, contractors,
appraisers, realtors, etc.
3. All of the above members shall, if applicable, be registered and licensed to
practice in the State of Minnesota.
4. Two (2) members of the Community Design Board shall be citizen laymen.
All members shall be able to read and interpret architectural drawings and to
judge the affects of a proposed building, structure or sign upon the surrounding com-
munity.
The Director of Community Development, or his designated representative, shall
serve as secretary of the Board and shall have no voting status.
Section 4. 202.140. STAFF REVIEW.
The Community Development Department Staff shall process and review all Community
Design Review Board applications and shall act as professional advisors to the Board.
Other staff members of the Village may provide advice to the Board depending upon the
complexity of the subject and the need for specific expertise.
Section 5. 202.150.- COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
The duties and responsibilities shall be:
1. To review all proposed developments requiring qualified aesthetic and arch-
itectural judgment, and any building plan or sign permit application, except single
family dwellings and their accessory structures proposed in R-1 zones.
2. To recommend to the Village Council approval, modification or denial of any
matter reviewed by it. The Board, however, shall not review interior designs or
internal layouts of structures.
3. The Board shall hold regularly scheduled meetings and shall advise an applicant
of the date, time and place when his matter is to be considered by the Board.
4. The Board shall make recommendations to the Village Council on all matters be-
fore them within 12 work days after the date of filing of the required application
with the Department of Community Development, except when the applicant consents
to an extension of time. If the Board fails to render its decision within the
period of 12 working days, or any extension thereof consented to by the applicant,
then the application shall be forwarded on the 13th day, or on the day after the
extension of time expires, to the Village Council for action.
Section 6. 202.160. BOARD PROCEDURE.
1. After organization of the Board, the Board shall adopt rules for its procedure
and provide them to the Village Council for approval.
2. The Board shall elect a chairman.
3. At least 4 members must be present to constitute a quorum.
Section 7. 202.170. REQUIRED APPLICATION AND PLAN SUBMITTAL.
An applicant shall submit a Community Design Review Board application form and the
following materials, as applicable to the specific project, (in sufficient quantities
as determined by the Board) to the Community Design Review Board.
A. A design development plan of the entire project showing:
1. A dimensioned site plan.
2. A roof plan of all buildings.
3. The location of all existing trees and structures on the project site.
4. The location and dimensions of all streets, alleys, and highways both
adjacent to and within the project site area.
5. The location of all off-street parking and loading facilities and areas.
6. The location of points of entry and eyit for all vehicular and internal
circulation patterns.
7. The location of all walls and fences.
3. The location of all exterior lighting standards.
9. The ,,^,rading and slopes; where these affect the relationship of the build-
ings on the pooject site and surrounding buildings adjacent to the project.
B. Dimensioned architectural drawings which show:
1. An entire plan drawn to scale.
2. Elevations, including all sides of the proposed project buildings and/or
structures, including materials and colors.
3. Perspectives, model or other suitable graphic materials at the option of
the Board.
C. Preliminary landscape plans, designating all areas to be landscaped with an
indication of both types of materials and their elevations.
D. Site photographs at the option of the Board.
Section 8. 202.180. SUBMITTAL EVALUATION.
The Community Design Review Board shall review the materials submitted with the
application with respect to the following aspects of the proposal:
1. General site utilization.
2. General architectural considerations, including a review of:
a. The height, bulk and area of all buildings on the site.
b. The colors and materials to be used.
c. The physical and architectural relationship of the proposed with existing
and proposed structures in the area.
d. The site, layout, orientation and location of all buildings and structures
and their relationship with open areas and the topography.
a. Height, materials, colors and variations in boundary walls, fences or
screen Alantin -e..
f. Appropriateness of sign design and exterior lighting.
3. General landscapin;; considerations.
4. Graphics to be used.
To recommend approval of an application the Board shall make the following find-
ings:
1. That the desi;n and location of the proposed development and its relationship
to neighborin„ or e i:;tin:, or proposed developments and traffic is such that it
will not impair the desirability of investment or occupation in the nei;hborhood;
that it will not unreasonably interfere witih the use and enjoyment of neighboring,
existing or proposed developments; and that it will not create traffic hazards or
congestion.
2. That the design and location of the proposed development is in keeping with
the character of the surrounding neighborhood and is not detrimental to the har-
monious, orderly, and attractive developmenL contemplated by this ordinance and the
Village Comprehensive Municipal Plan.
3. That the design and location of the proposed development would provide a de-
sirable environment for itc occupants, as -ell as for its neighbors, and that it
is aesthetically of good composition, materials, textures and colors.
The Board in its recommended actions for approval r::ay:
1. Recommend any conditions that it deems reasonable to its action of approval.
2. P,ecomrnend that the applicant, as a condition, provide guarantees that the con-
ditions of approval will be complied with.
Section 9. 202.190. DELEGATION OF AUTHORIW
the Board may recommend that the Village Council authorize the Director of Com-
munity Development to approve, or cause to be modified, sign applications or proposed
additiono or remodelings not exceeding $1,000.00 in construction valuation.
Section 10. 202.200. ESTABLISIMENT OF SPECIAL COMUNITY DESIGN AREA.
Th,) Board may, from time to time at its discretion, recommend to the Planning
Commission that certain special community design review areas and that specific criteria
to be considered in reviewing applications for development within said areas be es-
tablished. The Planning Commission shall review such recommendations and shall re-
commend approval, modification or denial of same to the Village Council. The Village
Council shall take the final action on all such recommendations and may designate said
areas by resolution.
section 11. 202.210. EMRCEHEn.
Ile final inspection or occupancy permit shall be ;ranted unless the completed
work complies with the plans approved and the conditions required by the Village Council.
Section 12. 202.220. REPEAL OF PREVIOUS ORDINANCES.
All ordinances enacted prior to this date establishing a Community Design Board
are hereby repealed.
Section 13. 202.230. r FEC-1iVE DATE OF OrOn- NCE.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force rafter its passage, approval and
publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council of the Vill+a;c of Maplewood
this 19th day of October, 1972.
Mayor
Att*stt
Cleft Ayes - 5
Nays - 0
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ORDINANCE NO. 334
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, ESTABLISHING A
COMMUNITY C;LS1314 RZVIEW BOARD AND ITS
PROCESSES
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF MAPLEWOOD AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. 202.110. COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW
BOARD
THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, does hereby establish a Community
Design Review Board in order to:
1. Encourage the orderly and harmonious growth of
the Village.
2. Provide for the orderly and harmonious ap-
pearance of structures and property within the Village.
3- Maintain the public health, safety andgeneral
welfare.
4. Maintain property and improvement values
throughout the Village.
5. Encourage the physical development of the Village
as intended by the Village Comprehensive Municipal
Plan.
Section 2. 202.120. PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
It is the purpose of this ordinance to:
1. Recognize the interdependence of land values and
aesthetics and provide a method by which the Village
may implement this interdependence to its benefit.
2. Encourage the development of private and public
property in harmony with the desired character of the
Village and in conformance with the guidelines herein
provided with due regard to the public and private in-
terests involved.
3. Foster attainment of those sections of the Village's
Comprehensive Municipal Plan which specifically refer
to the preservation and enhancement of the particular
character and unique assets of this Village and its
harmonious development, through encouraging private
and public interests to assist in the implementation
process.
4. Assure that the public benefits derived from ex-
penditure of public funds for improvement and
beautification of streets and other public structures and
spaces shall be protected by the exercise of reasonable
controls over the character and design of buildings and
open spaces to include street landscaping, median
strips, parks, etc.
Section 3. 202.130. MEMBERSHIP.
The Community Design Review Board shall consist of
seven (7) members. One (1) member shall be a Plan-
ning Commissioner appointed by the Planning Com-
mission. No Commission member shall serve for more
than three (3) consecutive years. Six (6) members shall
be appointed by the Village Council. Initially, three (3)
of the Council appointed members shall serve a one (1)
year term. Three (3) of the Council appointed members
shall serve a two (2) year term. Council appointed
members shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive
terms. All subsequent appointments or reappointments
shall be fbr a two (2) year term only, The Community
Design Review Board chairman shall be chosen an-
nually by the board.
appointed members shall be as follows:
1. Two (2) architects, if available to serve.
2. Two (2) members shall be from a related design or
construction field, i.e. landscape architects, Interior
designers, planners, civil engineers, contractors, ap
praisers, realtors, etc.
3. All of the above members shall, if applicabie, be
registered and licensed to practice in the State of
Minnesota.
4. Two (2) members of the Community Design Board
-shall be citizen laymen -
All members shall be able to read and interpret ar-
chitectural drawings and to judge the affects of a
proposed building, structure or sign upon the
surrounding community.
The Director of Community Development, or his
designated representative, shall serve as secretary of
the Board and shall have no voting status.
Section 4. 202.140. STAFF REVIEW.
The Community Development Department Staff shall
process and review all Community Design Review
Board applications and shall act as professional- ad-
visors to the Board. Other staff members of the Village
may provide advice to the Board depending upon the
complexity of the subject and theneed for specific
expertise.
Section 5. 202.150. COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW
BOARD DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
The duties and responsibilities shall be:
1. To review all proposed developments requiring
qualified aesthetic andarchitectural judgment, and any
building plan or sign permit application, except single
family dwellings and their accessory structures
proposed in R-1 zones.
2. To recommend to the Village Council approval,
modification or denial of any matter reviewed by it. The
Board, however, shall not review interior designs or
internal layouts of structures.
3. The Board shall hold regularly scheduled meetings
and shall advise an applicant of the date, time and place
when his matter is to be considered by the Board.
4. The Board shall make recommendations to the
Village Council on all matters before them within 12
work days after the date of filing of the required ap-
plication with the Department of Community
Development, except when the applicant consents to an
extension of time. if the Board fails to render Its
decision within the period of 12 working days, or any
extension thereof consented to by the applicant, then the
application shall be forwarded on the 13th day, or on the
day after the extension of time expires, to the Village
Council for action.
-Section 6. 202.160. -BOARD PROCEDURE.
1. After organization of the Board, the Board shall
adopt rules for its procedure and provide them to the
Village Council for approval.
2. The Board shall elect a chairman.
3. At least 4 members must be present to constitute a
quorum.
Section 7. 202.170. REQUIRED APPLICATION AND
PLAN SUBMITTAL.
An applicant shalt submit a Community Design
Review Board application form and the following
materials, as applicable to the specific project, (in
sufficient quantities as determined by the Board) to the
Community Design Review Board.
A. A design development plan of the entire project
showing:
I. A dimensioned site plan.
2. A roof plan of all buildings.
3. The location of all existing trees and structures on
the project site.
4. The location and dimensions of all streets, alleys,
and highways both adjacent to and within the project
site area.
5. The location of all off-street parking and loading
facilities and areas.
6. The location of points of entry and exit for all
vehicular and internal circulation patterns.
7. The location of all walls and fences.
8. The location of all exterior lighting standards.
9. The grading and slopes; where these affect the
relationship of the buildings on the project site and
surrounding buildings adjacent to the project.
B. Dimensioned architectural drawings which show:
1. An entire plan drawn to scale.
2. Elevations, including all sides of the proposed
project buildings and or structures, including
materials and colors.
3. Perspectives, model or other suitable graphic
materials at the option of the Board.
C. Preliminary landscape plans, designating all areas
to be landscaped with an indication of both types of
materials and their elevations.
D. Site photographs at the option of the Board.
Section 8. 202.180. SUBMITTAL EVALUATION.
The Community Design Review Board shall review
the materials submitted with the application with
respect to the following aspects of the proposal:
1. General site utilization.
2. General architectural considerations, including a
review of:
a. The height, bulk and area of all buildings on the
site.
b. The colors and materials to be used.
c. The physical and architectural relationship of the
proposed with existing and proposed structures in the
area.
d. The site, layout, orientation and location of all
buildings and structures and their relationship with
open areas and the topography.
e. Height, materials, colors and variations in boun-
dary walls, fences or screen plantings.
I. Appropriateness of sign design and exterior
lighting.
3. General landscaping considerations. -
4. Graphics to be used.
To recommend approval of an application the Board
shall make the following findings:
I. i nar Tne design and location of the proposed
development and its relationship to neighboring or
existing or proposed developments and traffic is such
that it will not impair the desirability of investment or
occupation in the neighborhood; that it will not
unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of
neighboring, existing or proposed developments; and
that it will not create traffic hazards or congestion.
2. That the design and location of the proposed
development is in keeping with the character of the
surrounding neighborhood and is not detrimental to the
harmonious, orderly, and attractive development
contemplated by this ordinance and the'Village Com-
prehensive Municipal Plan.
3. That the design and location of the proposed
development would provide a desirable environment for
its occupants, as well as for its neighbors, and that it is
aesthetically of good composition, materials, textures
and colors.
The Board in its recommended actions for approval
may:
1. Recommend any conditions that it deems
reasonable to its action of approval.
2. Recommend that the applicant, as a condition,
provide guarantees that the conditions of approval will
be complied with.
Section 9. 202.190, DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY.
The Board may recommend that the Village Council
authorize the Director of Community Development to
approve, or cause to be modified, sign applications or
proposed additions or remodelings not exceeding
$1,000.00 in construction valuation.
Section 10. 202.200. ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL
COMMUNITY DESIGN AREAS.
The Board may, from time to time at its discretion,
recommend to the Planning Commission that certain
special community design review areas and that
specific criteria to be considered in reviewing ap-
plications for development within said areas be
established. The Planning Commission shall review
such recommendations and shall recommend approval,
modification or denial of same to the Village Council.
The Village Council shall take the final action on all
such recommendations and may designate said areas
by resolution.
Section 11. 202.210. ENFORCEMENT.
No final inspection or occupancy permit shall be
granted unless the completed work complies with the
Plans approved and the conditions required by the
Village Council.
Section 12. 202.220. REPEAL OF PREVIOUS OR
DINANCES.
All ordinances enacted prior to this date establishing
a Community Design Board are hereby repealed.
Section 13. 202.230. EFFECTIVE DATE OF OR-
DINANCE.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force after
its passage, approval and publication as provided by
law.
Passed by the Council of the Village of Maplewood
this 19th day of October, 1972.
Lester G. Axdahl
Attest:
Mayor
Lucille E. Aurelius
Clerk
Ayes -5
Nays -0
(Review: Nov. 15, 1972)