HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 11-21 CDRB MinutesNovember 21, 2023
Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 1
MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
6:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 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 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson Kempe
B. ROLL CALL
Bill Kempe, Chairperson Present
Tom Oszman, Vice Chairperson Present
Jason Lamers, Boardmember Absent
Amanda Reinert, Boardmember Present
Ananth Shankar, Boardmember Absent
Staff Present: Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice Chairperson Oszman moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Seconded by Boardmember Reinert Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 17, 2023 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes
Vice Chairperson Oszman moved to approve the October 17, 2023 Community Design Review
Board Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Design Review Resolution, Saint Paul Educational Foundation Communications
Monopole, 1210 Sterling Street South
Michael Martin, Assistant Community Development Director, gave the presentation. Dale
Romsos, VMC, LLC, addressed the board and answered questions.
Chairperson Kempe moved to approve a design review resolution for a 195-foot communications
monopole with a height variance of 70 feet and a setback variance of 45 to be constructed at
1210 Sterling Street South.
DESIGN REVIEW RESOLUTION
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BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 Dale Romsos of VMC LLC has requested approval of a conditional use permit and
variances to permit a 195-foot communications monopole.
1.02 The property is located at 1210 Sterling Street South and is legally described as:
PIN: 132822430022. The South seventy-four feet (S. 74') of the West Half of the
Southeast Quarter (W 1/2 of SE 1/4) of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22, lying North of
the South twenty-five (S. 25) acres, East of Sterling Street, and West of State Trunk
Highway 494, it being the intention of the granters to convey a seventy-four foot (74') strip
immediately to the North of the South twenty-five (S. 25) acres of the West Half of the
Southeast Quarter (W 1/2 of SE 1/4) of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22.
AND
Outlot A, HIGHWOOD ESTATES NO. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof.
AND
That portion of the SW 1/4 of the SE1/4 of Sec. 13, T. 28, R.22, according to the
Government Survey thereof, described as follows: Commencing at the SE corner of the
SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Sec. 13, thence N. 50 rods, thence W. 80 rods to the Quarter
Sec. line, thence S. 50 rods to the Sec. line, thence E. along the sec. line 80 rods to the
place of beginning, being 25 acres, more or less.
Less and Except that portion of the property conveyed by the following: As referred to in
Warranty Deed recorded as Instrument No. 2717756: The east one-half of Sterling Street
right-of-way that is located in the south half of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22 which
is south of the south line of the following-described property and south of the (easterly)
extension of said south line: the north 487.99 feet of the SW l/4 of the SE l/4 of Section
13, Township 28, Range 22.
AND
Outlet A, Maplewood Highlands, Ramsey County, Minnesota according to the recorded
plat thereof.
As referred to in Warranty Deed recorded as instrument No. 2718516:
That part of the South 180.00 feet of the West 233.00 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota
lying East of the West 33.00 thereof.
Ramsey County
Abstract Property
Section 2. Site and Building Plan Standards and Findings.
2.01 City ordinance Section 2-290(b) and 44-1327(13) requires that the community design
review board make the following findings to approve plans:
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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.
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. Obtain a conditional use permit and variances approval 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 city engineer, fire marshal and building official must be met.
4. The flush mount design for the telecommunications tower shall be utilized.
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for staff approval
the following items:
a. Submit a tree plan showing the size, species, and location of all significant trees
within the disturbed area. A significant tree is any hardwood tree 6 diameter
inches or larger, conifer tree 8 diameter inches or larger, and softwood tree 12
diameter inches or larger. The plan must show which trees will be removed with
the development of the monopole or how the trees near the project will be
preserved. If significant tree removal is proposed, the plan must show tree
replacement per the City’s tree ordinance.
b. Submit a landscape plan to show tree replacement if necessary and how the
monopole and ground equipment will be screened per the City’s antenna and
tower ordinance.
c. Submit a written report certified by a Minnesota licensed structural engineer
detailing how the 50 percent breakaway is achieved without compromising the
required design of the monopole.
d. 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.
6. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
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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.
7. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Seconded by Vice Chairperson Oszman Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item will go to the city council on December 11, 2023.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
G. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None
H. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None
I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
J. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chairperson Oszman moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:23 p.m.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe Ayes – All
The motion passed.