HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 10-17 CDRB MinutesOctober 17, 2023
Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 1
MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
6:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 17, 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 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson Kempe
B. ROLL CALL
Bill Kempe, Chairperson Present
Tom Oszman, Vice Chairperson Present
Jason Lamers, Boardmember Present
Amanda Reinert, Boardmember Present
Ananth Shankar, Boardmember Absent
Staff Present: Elizabeth Hammond, Planner
C. APPROVAL OF AGE NDA
There was no motion of approval. The agenda is set as distributed by staff.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. August 15, 2022 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the August 15, 2022 Community Design Review
Board Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Vice Chairperson Oszman Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Design Review and Parking Waiver Resolution, Bakery Addition, 1745 Beam Avenue East
Elizabeth Hammond, Planner, presented the Design Review and Parking Waiver Resolution,
Bakery Addition, 1745 Beam Avenue East and answered questions from the board.
Frank Duan, Duan Corporation, addressed the board and answered questions.
Sheng Zheng, MC Maplewood Inc, addressed the board and answered questions.
Vice Chairperson Oszman moved to approve a resolution for design review and parking
waiver approving a building addition to be constructed at 1745 Beam Avenue East, subject to
conditions of approval.
DESIGN REVIEW AND PARKING WAIVER RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
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1.01 Duan Corporation, on behalf of Million’s Crab Restaurant, has requested approval of
a design review to construct a 3,508-square-foot building addition to the existing
restaurant on the property.
1.02 A parking waiver was also requested.
1.03 The property is located at 1745 Beam Avenue East and is legally described as:
PARCEL 1: All that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section
3, Township 29, Range 22 and also all that part of Lot 8, Block 1, Maplewood Mall
Addition, all in Ramsey County, Minnesota described as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter of said Section 3; thence Easterly on an assumed bearing of South 89
degrees 16 minutes 25 seconds East along the North line of said Southeast Quarter
of the Northeast Quarter a distance of 987.04 feet; thence deflecting right 90 degrees
00 minutes 00 seconds on a bearing of South 00 degrees 43 minutes 35 seconds
West a distance of 950.27 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel to be described;
thence continuing on a bearing of South 00 degrees 43 minutes 35 seconds West a
distance of 282.02 feet to the South line of said Lot 8; thence North 89 degrees 11
minutes 39 seconds West a distance of 102.33 feet to the Southwest corner of said
Lot 8; thence South 0 degrees 26 minutes 16 seconds East a distance of 23.01 feet;
thence North 89 degrees 11 minutes 39 seconds West a distance of 196.59 feet;
thence North 00 degrees 44 minutes 18 seconds East a distance of 267.48 feet;
thence South 89 degrees 28 minutes 25 seconds East a distance of 135.64 feet;
thence South 89 degrees 01 minute 07 seconds East a distance of 91.00 feet; thence
Northeasterly 37.62 feet along the arc of a tangential curve concave to the North
having a central angle of 35 degrees 38 minutes 02 seconds and a radius of 60.49
feet; thence North 55 degrees 20 minutes 50 seconds East tangent to said curve a
distance of 44.72 feet to the point of beginning and there terminating.
PARCEL 2: Non-exclusive easements as contained in Reciprocal Easement
Agreement recorded February 11, 1990, as Document No. 2529217, and as
amended by the following: First Amendment to Reciprocal Easement and Operation
Agreement recorded May 23, 1994 as Document No. 2807610; Second Amendment
to Reciprocal Easement and Operation Agreement recorded September 11, 1998 as
Document No. 3085803; and Third Amendment to Reciprocal Easement and
Operation Agreement recorded April 18, 2001 as Document No. 3385114.
PARCEL 3: Non-exclusive easements as contained in Declaration of Easements and
Restrictions dated September 26, 1989, recorded October 11, 1989, as Document
No. 2513245, and as amended by the following: First Amendment to Declaration of
Easements and Restrictions dated January 21, 1991, recorded February 26, 1991, as
Document No. 2585793; Second Amendment to Declaration of Easements and
Restrictions dated April 21, 1994, recorded May 23, 1994, as Document No.
2807611; and Third Amendment to Declaration of Easements and Restrictions dated
April 18, 2001, recorded April 18, 2001, as Document No. 3385113.
PARCEL 4: Non-exclusive easement for the use of the Ring Road as contained in
Roadway Easement Grant dated June 6, 1986, recorded April 8, 1987, as Document
No. 2372913 and as defined in Amended and Restated Operating Agreement dated
October 21, 1998, recorded November 12, 1998, as Document No. 3099907 and the
Addendum to Operating Agreement dated September 17, 1986, recorded May 6,
1987, as Document No. 2378445.
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PARCEL 5: Non-exclusive easement for the limited use of storm sewer facilities as
contained in Utilities Easement and Expanded Usage Agreement dated December
31, 1986, recorded January 5, 1987, as Document No. 2354006.
The legal description in the Title Commitment for Parcel 5 references Doc. No.
2345006, it appears the Doc. No. should be 2354006.
PARCEL 6: The beneficial rights as contained in that certain Operating Agreement
dated December 29, 1972, recorded January 12, 1973 as Document No. 1846579.
Said rights were released in that certain Agreement dated November 29, 1988,
recorded January 4, 1989 as Document No. 2475868.
Abstract Property
PIN: 032922140013
Section 2. Site and Building Plan Standards and Findings.
2.01 City ordinance Section 2-290(b) requires that the community design review board
make the following findings to approve plans:
1. That the design and location of the proposed development and its relationship to
neighboring, existing or proposed developments and traffic is such that it will not
impair the desirability of investment or occupation in the neighborhood; that it will
not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring, existing or
proposed developments; and that it will not create traffic hazards or congestion.
2. That the design and location of the proposed development are in keeping with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood and are not detrimental to the
harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by this article and
the city's comprehensive municipal plan.
3. That the design and location of the proposed development would provide a
desirable environment for its occupants, as well as for its neighbors, and that it is
aesthetically of good composition, materials, textures and colors.
2.02 City ordinance Section 44-17 permits the city council to approve waivers to the
parking requirements.
Section 3. City Council Action.
3.01 The above-described site and design plans are hereby approved based on the
findings outlined in Section 3 of this resolution. Subject to staff approval, the site must
be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the design plans.
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, city engineer, and building official must be
met.
3. Satisfy the requirements in the engineering review authored by Jon Jarosch,
dated September 13, 2023.
4. The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Ramsey-Washington
Metro Watershed District.
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5. Rooftop vents and any mechanical equipment shall be located out of view from all
sides of the property and screened as required by city ordinance.
6. This resolution approves a parking waiver for (79) parking stalls.
7. This approval does not include signage. Any identification or monument signs for
the project must meet the city’s ordinance requirements, and the applicant must
apply for a sign permit before installation.
8. 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. Elevation perspectives of the proposed trash enclosure are required to be
reviewed and approved by staff. The elevations must include all sides of the
enclosure and detail the materials and colors.
c. Additional details to accompany the photometric site plan – architectural plans
and description of each luminaire, including the manufacturer’s catalog cuts
and drawings.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development
may approve minor changes.
Seconded by Boardmember Lamers Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
G. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None
H. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None
I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
J. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Kempe moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
Seconded by Vice Chairperson Oszman Ayes – All
The motion passed.