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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021
6:00 P.M.
(THIS MEETING WAS HELD REMOTELY VIA CONFERENCE CALL)
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Kempe called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Chairperson, Bill Kempe Present
Boardmember, Jason Lamers Present
Vice Chairperson, Matt Ledvina Present
Boardmember, Ananth Shankar Present.
Boardmember, Bruce Thompson Present
Staff Present: Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director
Elizabeth Hammond, Planner
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Seconded by Boardmember Lamers. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the January 19, 2021, CDRB minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Boardmember Ledvina. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment, 1600 St. John’s Boulevard East
i. Elizabeth Hammond, Planner, gave the report on the Comprehensive Sign Plan
Amendment for 1600 St. John’s Boulevard East.
Boardmember Ledvina made a friendly amendment that is reflected in the motion below in bold
and underlined.
Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment for 1600 St.
John’s Boulevard East.following the 9 conditions in the staff report, modifying condition 3 to allow
for a total of 6 signs. (changes to the staff conditions are underlined and in bold):
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1. Not more than five tenants may have wall signage.
2. Wall signs shall not exceed 50 68 square feet.
3. Each tenant may have one wall sign on the north elevation and one additional sign on either
the east or west elevation for a total of 10 signs 6 signs.
4. Wall signs are prohibited on the south elevation.
5. One freestanding sign, up to six feet in height and 20 square feet in size is allowed.
6. Staff may approve minor changes, CDRB major changes.
7. All signs placed on the building shall be non-illuminated may be internally illuminated.
8. Signs shall be placed based on the applicant's submitted elevations.
9. All illuminated signs shall comply with the city’s outdoor lighting requirements.
Seconded by Boardmember Thompson. Ayes – All
All friendly amendments were agreed upon.
The motion passed.
2. Design Review, North Fire Station, 1530 County Road C East
i. Assistant Community Development Director, Michael Martin, gave the report on the
Design Review for the North Fire Station, 1530 County Road C East
ii. Michael Mondor, Maplewood Fire Chief, and Brian Bergstrom, Steve Carel and Karen
Luger from SEH answered questions of the board.
Boardmember Lamers made a friendly amendment that is reflected in the motion below in bold
and underlined.
Boardmember Thompson moved to approve the resolution for design review for project plans
date-stamped February 4, 2021, for the fire station building at 1530 County Road C East.
(changes to the staff conditions are underlined and in bold):
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 February 9, 2021.
4. Meet all requirements in the environmental report, dated February 9, 2021.
5. The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Ramsey-Washington Metro
Watershed District.
6. All signs must meet the requirements of the city’s sign ordinance. Freestanding or monument
signs shall be designed to be consistent with the project’s building materials and colors.
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7. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for staff approval the
following items:
a. A revised site plan showing the inclusion of a sidewalk along County Road C East that
also avoids the oak tree near the intersection of County Road C and Hazelwood Street.
b. Submit to staff elevations for the trash enclosure.
8. 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 lots and driveways.
c. Install all required landscaping and an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all landscaped
areas.
9. 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 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.
10. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
11. The applicant shall eliminate the “N” on the building design.
Seconded by Boardmember Kempe. Ayes – Kempe, Lamers, Shankar,
Thompson
Nay – Ledvina
All friendly amendments were agreed upon.
The motion passed.
Boardmember Ledvina voted nay because he would like to see the design consistent with the
design of the south fire station.
3. 2020 Annual Report
Assistant Community Development Director, Michael Martin, shared with the board the format
for the 2020 Annual Report.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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None.
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
H. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None.
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Kempe at 6:57 p.m.
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