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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2019
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, Ananth Shankar Present
Boardmember, Bruce Thompson Absent
Staff Present: Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director
Jeff Thompson, Community Development Director
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the agenda as approved.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the April 16, 2019, CDRB minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Boardmember Ledvina. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Design Review, Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Avenue North
i. Assistant Community Development Director, Michael Martin gave the report on the design
review, Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Avenue North and answered questions of the
board.
ii. Project Manager for Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, Brett Blummer, addressed
and answered questions of the board.
Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the design plans date-stamped May 6, 2019, for the
exterior and site improvements to Aldrich Arena located at 1850 White Bear Avenue. Approval is
subject to the applicant doing the following: (changes to the conditions in the staff report are
in bold).
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1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
2. All requirements of the fire marshal and building official must be met.
3. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the staff report authored by staff engineer Jon Jarosch,
dated May 14, 2019.
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, submit all parking agreements to staff.
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide the city with cash escrow or
an irrevocable letter of credit for the exterior landscaping and site improvements. Staff shall
determine the dollar amount of the escrow.
6. 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 all required outdoor lighting.
e. Install all required sidewalks.
7. 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.
8. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
9. Applicant shall repair and finish all light standards on site.
10. Existing electrical outlets on the west side of the site shall be removed.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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b. Design Review, Maplewood Moose Lodge, 3033 Hazelwood Street North
i. Assistant Community Development Director, Michael Martin, gave the report on the
design review for Maplewood Moose Lodge, 3033 Hazelwood Street North and answered
questions of the board.
ii. NAI Architects, Shawn Berry, 1959 Sloan Place, Suite 100, Maplewood, addressed and
answered questions of the board.
iii. Maplewood Moose Lodge Member, Steve Shea, 2411 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood
addressed the board.
iv. Applicant and Administrator for the Maplewood Moose Lodge, Gary Lenart, 3033
Hazelwood Street North.
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the design plans for the new 5,000 square foot
Maplewood Moose Lodge club building date-stamped May 6, 2019, at 3033 Hazelwood Street
North. Approval is subject to the applicant doing the following: (changes to the conditions in
the staff report 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 15, 2019.
3. All requirements of the fire marshal and building official must be met.
4. All roof-top mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from all nearby residential
properties.
5. 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 to the
east of the building, south of the parking lot and along the south property line. Screening
shall be satisfied by the use of a screening fence, planting screen, berm or combination
thereof and be at least six feet tall and provide 80 percent opaqueness.
b. Submit a revised site plan for staff approval showing the location of proof-of-parking
spaces that could be added to the site if a parking shortage develops.
c. Submit a revised photometric plan for staff approval – plan must meet all city
requirements.
d. 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.
e. Submit a revised north building elevation for staff approval showing additional
architectural elements added. Change window width on all sides shall align on all
sides with insulated wall panels; north side applicant shall use additional stone, in
a diagonal form, use a different color of insulated panel in the center of the building
to achieve greater interest.
f. A cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for all required exterior improvements.
The amount shall be 1509 percent of the cost of the work.
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g. Written documentation from all easement holders affecting this site indicating approval of
the plans for the planned improvements.
6. 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.
7. 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 if
occupancy is in the spring or summer.
8. All work shall follow the approved plans. City staff may approve minor changes.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
8. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None.
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Kempe at 7:06 p.m.
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