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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019
5:30 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Kempe called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Chairperson, Bill Kempe Present
Boardmember, Jason Lamers Absent
Vice Chairperson, Matt Ledvina Absent
Boardmember, Ananth Shankar Present
Boardmember, Bruce Thompson Present
Staff Present: Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the agenda as approved.
Seconded by Boardmember Thompson. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Boardmember Thompson moved to approve the September 17, 2019, CDRB minutes as
submitted.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Design Review, Building Addition, B301, 3M Campus
i. Assistant Community Development Director, Michael Martin gave the report on the design
review for a Building Addition, B301, 3M Campus and answered questions of the
commission.
ii. Architect, Thea Rosenbergs, BWBR Architects, 380 St. Peter Street, St. Paul, addressed
and answered questions of the board.
Chairperson Kempe moved to approve design plans date-stamped October 1, 2019, for building
addition B301 located within the 3M Campus. Approval is subject to the applicant doing the
following:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
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2. All requirements of the fire marshal and building official must be met.
3. Meet all requirements in the engineering report, dated October 5, 2019.
4. Any identification or monument signs for the project must meet the requirements of the 3M
Campus’ comprehensive sign plan.
5. Prior to the 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.
Seconded by Boardmember Thompson. Ayes – Chairperson Kempe,
& Boardmember Thompson
Abstention – Boardmember Shankar
Boardmember Shankar abstained because he works for BWBR Architects.
The motion passed.
2. Design Review, Elim Care Senior Housing Facility, 1534 County Road C East
i. Assistant Community Development Director, Michael Martin gave the report on the design
review, Elim Care, Senior Housing Facility, 1534 County Road C East and answered
questions of the board.
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ii. Vice President of Building Design and Development, Andrew Centanni, Elim Care, 1534
County Road C East, addressed and answered questions of the board.
Boardmember Thompson moved to the design plans date-stamped October 1, 2019 for the 141-
unit senior housing building to be constructed at 1534 County Road C East. Approval is subject
to the applicant doing the following:
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. Meet all requirements in the engineering report, dated October 5, 2019.
4. The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Ramsey-Washington Metro
Watershed District.
5. Signage for this site requires an approved comprehensive sign plan.
6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for staff approval the
following items:
a. A photometric plan that meets all city requirements.
b. Payment to the city’s tree fund to meet the requirements of the city’s tree replacement
code.
c. The applicant shall provide the city with 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 all required outdoor lighting.
e. Install all required sidewalks and trials.
f. Provide the city copies of executed and recorded parking and access easements between
the two properties.
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.
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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. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Design Review, Carver Elementary School Addition and Remodel, 2680 Upper Afton
Road East
i. Assistant Community Development Director, Michael Martin gave the report on the design
review for Carver Elementary School Addition and Remodel at 2680 Upper Afton Road
East and answered questions of the board.
ii. Troy Miller, LHB Architects, 701 Washington Avenue North, Suite 200, Minneapolis,
addressed and answered questions of the board.
Boardmember Thompson moved to approve the design plans date-stamped October 1, 2019, for
the building addition and remodel to be constructed at 2680 Upper Afton Road East. Approval is
subject to the applicant doing the following:
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. Meet all requirements in the engineering report, date October 4, 2019.
4. The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Ramsey-Washington Metro
Watershed District.
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for staff approval the
following items:
a. Elevations for a trash and recycling enclosure.
b. The applicant shall provide the city with 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.
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.
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d. Install all required outdoor lighting.
e. Install all required sidewalks and trails.
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.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
At 6:30 p.m. the board took a 2 minute recess and reconvened at 6:32 p.m.
4. Design Review, Frost English Village, Commercial Retail Building, 1905 English Street
North
i. Assistant Community Development Director, Michael Martin gave the report on the design
review for Frost English Village, Commercial Retail Building, 1905 English Street North
and answered questions of the board.
ii. Shane LaFave, Sherman Associates, 233 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, addressed the
board.
iii. Collin Kaas, Kaas-Wilson Architects, 1301 American Boulevard East, Bloomington,
addressed the board.
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the design plans date-stamped October 1, 2019 for the
8,288-square-foot building to be constructed at 1905 English Street North. Approval is subject to
the applicant doing the following: (changes to the staff 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. All requirements of the fire marshal and building official must be met.
3. Meet all requirements in the engineering report, dated October 4, 2019.
4. The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Ramsey-Washington Metro
Watershed District.
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for staff approval the
following items:
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a. A photometric plan meeting all code requirements.
b. Revised building elevations showing an increase of primary building materials and
decrease of secondary building materials as defined by the mixed use zoning district. The
applicant shall show the building with an extension of brick at all pilasters to the
bottom of the parapet.
c. The applicant shall provide the city with 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.
d. Submit elevations for a trash and recycling enclosure.
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 and trails.
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 winter.
8. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
9. The setback of the building shall be 20 feet.
Seconded by Boardmember Thompson. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
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6. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
7. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None.
8. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Kempe at 6:50 p.m.
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