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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021
5:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Kempe called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Chairperson, Bill Kempe Absent
Boardmember, Jason Lamers Present
Vice Chairperson, Matt Ledvina Present
Boardmember, Ananth Shankar Present
Staff Present: Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the April 20, 2021, CDRB minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes – Lamers, Shankar
Abstain – Ledvina
The motion passed.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Design Review, Scooters Coffee Drive-Thru, 2730 Stillwater Road East
i. Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director, gave the report on the
Design Review for Scooters Coffee Drive-Thru, 2730 Stillwater Road East.
ii. Chris Crotteau, Barostos, addressed the board and answered questions.
Boardmember Shankar made friendly amendments that are reflected in the motion below in bold
and underlined.
Boardmember Shankar made a motion to approve the design for the new Scooters Coffee Drive-
Thru, 2730 Stillwater Road East subject to the 8 conditions that are identified in the packet.
(changes to the staff conditions are underlined and 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. Meet all requirements in the engineering report, dated July 9, 2021.
4. All signage must meet the City’s sign ordinance and be approved with a separate sign permit.
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for staff approval the
following items:
a. 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.
b. Submit to staff a copy of the executed cross-access easement agreement with the
property located at 2720 Stillwater Road East.
c. Submit a revised landscape plan which shows additional shrubs on the north and east
side of the property, adjacent Century Avenue and Stillwater Road East.
d. Submit a trash and recycling dumpster enclosure plan. The enclosure should be designed
with enough room for trash and recycling receptacles, elevations to be compatible with the
building, and provide screening per the City’s design standards.
e. The applicant shall provide precast concrete base underneath hardi panels to a
height of 4 feet and provide staff revised elevations for review.
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 lots 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. The applicant shall refurbish existing signage on site by replacing panels and rehab
framework of sign for durability and maintenance.
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 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.
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8. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Seconded by Vice Chairperson Ledvina. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Resolution of Appreciation for Bruce Thompson, CDRB
i. Assistant Community Development Director, Michael Martin read the resolution of
appreciation for Bruce Thompson.
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Bruce Thompson.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
This item will be heard by the city council on August 9, 2021
3. Resolution of Appreciation for Matt Ledvina
i. Assistant Community Development Director, Michael Martin read the resolution of
appreciation for Matt Ledvina.
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Matt Ledvina.
Seconded by Boardmember Lamers. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
This item will be heard by the city council on August 9, 2021
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
H. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None.
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Vice Chairperson Ledvina at 5:42 p.m.
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