HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 02-21 CDRB MinutesFebruary 21, 2023
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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
6:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 21, 2023
City Hall, Council Chambers
1830 County Road B East
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Board was held and called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Chairperson Kempe
B. ROLL CALL
Bill Kempe, Chairperson Present
Jason Lamers, Boardmember Present
Amanda Reinert, Boardmember Present
Ananth Shankar, Boardmember Absent
Tom Oszman, Boardmember 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 Oszman Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. November 15, 2022, Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the November 15, 2022, Community Design Review
Board Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Boardmember Reinert Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Design Review, Assisted Living and Memory Care Project, 1910 County Road C East
Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director, presented the Design Review,
Assisted Living and Memory Care Project, 1910 County Road C East, and answered questions
from the Board.
Lucas Larson, Galahad Development, addressed the board and answered questions.
Ben Lindau, Doran Companies, addressed the board and answered questions.
Kevin Bohl, BKBM Engineers, addressed the board and answered questions.
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Boardmember Lamers moved to approve a resolution for design review for a two-story assisted
living and memory care facility to be constructed on the vacant land at 1910 County Road C East,
as proposed by staff with friendly amendments underlined and in bold, below:
1. Obtain a conditional use permit from the city council for this project.
2. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this
project.
3. All requirements of the fire marshal and building official must be met.
4. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the engineering review authored by Jon Jarosch,
dated January 11, 2023.
5. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the environmental review authored by Shann
Finwall and Carole Gernes dated January 11, 2023.
6. The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Ramsey-Washington Metro
W atershed District.
7. Rooftop vents and equipment shall be located out of view from the single-family homes
to the north and northwest of the sides of the property.
8. Any identification or monument signs for the project must meet the requirements of the
city’s sign ordinance. Identification or monument signs shall be designed to be
consistent with the project’s building materials and colors.
9. Before 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. For the new parking lot to connect to the existing parking lots located on the
properties at 2603 and 2607 White Bear Avenue, the applicant shall provide copies
of cross-access and parking agreements with all affected, adjacent parcels. If
agreements are not in place, the applicant must maintain a five-foot setback
between the new parking lot and the shared property lines to the east.
c. The applicant must submit a plan to city staff showing how the potential queuing of
cars onto County Road C East due to the shared drive used by the proposed senior
housing use and the adjacent car wash will be mitigated.
d. The applicant shall submit photos of building materials to city staff and
members of the CDRB for review.
e. The applicant shall provide adequate screening so the kitchen venting is
screened visually from other businesses.
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.
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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.
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 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.
12. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Seconded by Boardmember Kempe Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item will go before Council on March 13, 2023.
2. 2022 Community Design Review Board Annual Report
Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director, presented the 2022 Community
Design Review Board Annual Report and answered questions from the Board.
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the CDRB’s 2022 Annual Report.
Seconded by Boardmember Kempe Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Election of Officers
Boardmember Lamers moved to nominate Bill Kempe as the Chairperson and Tom Oszman as
the Vice-Chairperson of the Community Design Review Board.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
G. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None
H. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None
I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
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None
J. ADJOURNMENT
Boardmember Lamers moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
Seconded by Boardmember Oszman Ayes – All
The motion passed.