HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-12-21 CDRB MinutesDecember 21, 2021
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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2021
6:00 P.M.
(THIS MEETING WAS HELD REMOTELY VIA CONFERENCE CALL)
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Board was held and called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson Kempe .
B. ROLL CALL
Bill Kempe, Chairperson Present
Jason Lamars, Boardmember Present
Amanda Reinert, Boardmember Absent
Ananth Shankar, Boardmember Present
Tom Oszman, Boardmember Present
Staff Present: Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardmember Lamars moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Seconded by Boardmember Oszman Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Ap proval of September 21, 2021 CDRB Meeting Minutes
Boardmember Lamars moved to approve the September 21, 2021 CDRB Meeting Minutes as
submitted.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar Ayes – Lamars, Shankar, Oszman
Abstain – Kempe
The motion passed.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Design Review, Ridge Periodontics, 3033 Hazelwood Street North
Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director, gave the report on the Design
Review for Ridge Periodontics, 3033 Hazelwood Street North and answered questions of the
board.
The applicant, Bob Shaffer of Foundation Architects, addressed the board and answered
questions.
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Rebecca Grothe, Business Manager for Ridge Periodontics, addressed the board and
answered questions.
Boardmember Lamars moved to approve the design plans for a proposed dental clinic, date
stamped November 30, 2021 at 3033 Hazelwood Street North, subject to certain conditions of
approval:
1. Repeat this review again in two years, if the city has not issued a building permit.
2. The applicant shall meet the requirements set forth in the report by the Assistant City
Engineer, Jon Jarosch, dated December 2, 2021.
3. The applicant shall meet the requirements set forth in the report by the Environmental
Planner, Shann Finwall, and the Natural Resources Coordinator, Carole Gernes, dated
December 10, 2021. The applicant shall work with staff to replace some of the
landscaping details on the landscape plan, per staff’s recommendations.
4. All requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code must be achieved.
5. All mechanical equipment and trash receptacles shall be screened from view of all
nearby residential properties, per city ordinance standards.
6. The applicant shall provide additional screening along the southern edge of the parking
lot. The screening can consist of fencing or landscaping. Given the existing easements,
the applicant will work with the pipeline and power company to determine the best type
of screening at this location. The applicant will provide a plan to the city for review
detailing the proposed screening. The plan may be approved by staff.
7. The applicant shall restore any public right-of-way, adjacent property or property irons
disturbed by the construction.
8. 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.
9. Written documentation from all easement holders affecting this site indicating approval
of the plans for the planned improvements.
10. 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.
11. 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
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building is in the fall or winter or within six weeks of occupancy of the building if
occupancy is in the spring or summer.
12. The proposed building is permitted to be built within 50 feet of the existing pipeline on the
site. The site has unique characteristics and challenges that justify approval of a revised
pipeline setback.
13. Comply with all city ordinance requirements for signage, trash enclosures and parking.
14. All work shall follow the approved plans. City staff may approve minor changes.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar, with a friendly amendment that the applicant provide
physical samples of the exterior of the building to staff for review.
Ayes – All
The friendly amendment was accepted and the motion passed.
2. 2021 Community Design Review Board Annual Report
Chairperson Kempe moved to approve the CDRB’s 2021 Annual Report
Seconded by Boardmember Lamars, with the friendly amendment to add the review of
building material requirements from adjacent cities for work planned in 2022.
Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
H. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
New Boardmember, Tom Oszman introduced himself to the board and Boardmembers Kempe,
Lamars and Shankar introduced themselves to Boardmember Oszman.
I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None
J. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Boardmember Lamars at 6:51 p.m.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar