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Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 1
MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
6:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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 Absent
Ananth Shankar, Boardmember Present
Staff Present: Elizabeth Hammond, Planner
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice Chairperson Oszman moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar Ayes – All
The motion passed.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. November 21, 2023 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes
Vice Chairperson Oszman moved to approve the November 21, 2023 Community Design Review
Board Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe Ayes – Chairperson Kempe
Vice Chairperson Oszman
Abstain – Boardmember Shankar
The motion passed.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Design Review Resolution, Mister Car Wash, 3050 White Bear Avenue North
Elizabeth Hammond, Planner, gave the presentation. Chris Campbell, CWP West , LLC,
addressed the board and answered questions.
Vice Chairperson Oszman moved to approve a resolution for design review approving a car wash
to be constructed at 3050 White Bear Avenue North, subject to conditions of approval.
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 Mister Car Wash, has requested design review approval to construct a 4,800-square-foot
car wash building on the property.
1.02 The property is located at 3050 White Bear Avenue North and is legally described as:
The South 100.00 feet of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Northwest 1/4, Section 2,
Township 29 North, Range 22 West, City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota lying
Easterly of White Bear Avenue, except the East 360.0 feet thereof,
AND
The South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Northwest 1/4, Section 2, Township 29 North,
Range 22 West, City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, lying Northerly of
Woodlyn Avenue and Easterly of White Bear Avenue, except the East 360.0 feet thereof,
AND
The West 181.87 feet of the East 360.0 feet of the South 100.0 feet of the North 1/2 of the
Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 29 North, Range 22
West, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
AND
The West 181.87 feet of the East 360.0 feet of the South 1 /2 of the Northeast Quarter of
the Northwest Quarter, Ramsey County, Minnesota lying Northerly of Woodlynn Avenue.
PIN: 022922210025
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.
Section 3. Community Design Review Board Action.
3.01 The above-described site and design plans are hereby approved based on the findings
outlined in Section 2 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:
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1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this
project.
2. Obtain approval of a conditional use permit for a motor vehicle wash.
3. All requirements of the fire marshal, city engineer, and building official must be met.
4. A drainage system shall be installed, subject to the approval of the city engineer.
5. Satisfy the requirements in the city engineering review authored by Jon Jarosch, dated
January 4, 2024.
6. Satisfy the requirements in the city environmental review authored by Shann Finwall
and Carole Gernes, dated January 4, 2024.
7. The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Ramsey-Washington Metro
Watershed District.
8. 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.
9. This approval does not include signage. All signage must meet the city’s sign
ordinance requirements. The applicant must apply for a sign permit before installation
of any signs on the site.
10. Before the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for staff review and
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. The site has an oil pipeline and overhead transmission line easements. The
applicant shall provide documentation from the easement holder authorizing the
proposed project details and overall site design as shown. The documentation
must include approval of the proposed building location, parking, site access,
utilities, landscape, and stormwater management plan.
c. The applicant must submit an updated landscape plan per the recommendations
outlined in the environmental review dated January 4, 2024.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar Ayes – All
The motion passed.
This item will go to the city council on February 26, 2024
2. Design Review Resolution, Woodland Hills Church, 1740 Van Dyke Street
Elizabeth Hammond, Planner, gave the presentation. Jodi Cremers of Woodland Hills Church and
Brandon Overholt of Settled. Inc, addressed the board and answered questions.
Chairperson Kempe moved to approve a design review resolution for parking lot and site
improvements to be constructed at 1740 Van Dyke Street.
DESIGN REVIEW RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 Jodi Cremers of Woodland Hills Church has requested approval of design review for
parking lot and site improvements.
1.02 The property is located at 1740 Van Dyke Street North and is legally described as:
PIN: 142922330001. Parcel I: That parcel of land lying in the County of Ramsey and State
of Minnesota, described as follows, to wit:
All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of SW 1/4) of
Section Fourteen (14). Township Twenty-nine (29), Range Twenty-two (22), lying
Southerly of the North St. Paul Road and lying Southwesterly of the following described
line:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter
(NW 14 of SW 1/4); thence West One Hundred Twenty (120) feet along the South line
thereof to the place of beginning of the line herein to be described; thence along a line
bearing North Forty-seven (47) degrees, Twenty-two (22) minutes West to the Southerly
right-of-way line of the North St. Paul Road and there terminating.
Also
That part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (E ½ of SW
1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Twenty-nine (29), Range Twenty-two
(22), lying Southeasterly of North St. Paul Road (so-called); except that part of the South
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Two Hundred Thirty-three (233) feet lying East of the West One Hundred Eighty-three
(183) feet; and further excepting that part of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter (E ½ of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), lying Northeasterly of the following
described line:
Commencing at a point on the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), One Hundred Ten (110) feet South of the Northeast corner
thereof; thence running to a point on the North line of said Southwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), One Hundred twenty (120) feet West of the
Northeast corner thereof. Subject to public easements over the East Thirty-three (33) feet
thereof for North Hazel Street; the West Thirty-three (33) feet thereof for Van Dyke Street,
and the South Thirty-three (33) feet of the West One Hundred Eighty-three (183) feet
thereof for Larpenteur Avenue; further subject to the rights of the County of Ramsey for
highway over That part of the West 183 feet of the South 233 feet of the East Half of the
Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 29 North, Range 22
West, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota (hereinafter to be referred to as Parcel X),
enclosed within the area described as follows:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of Parcel X; thence Northerly along the East line
thereof, a distance of 62.42 feet; thence Northwesterly to a point 70.38 feet West of the
East line and 65.37 feet North of the South line of Parcel X; thence West parallel to the
South line of Parcel X, a distance of 40 feet; thence Northwesterly to a point 45 feet east
of the West line and 74 feet North of the South line of Parcel X; thence Northwesterly to a
point on the East right-of-way line of Van Dyke Street that is 102 feet North of the South
line of said Parcel X; thence West parallel to the South line of Parcel X, a distance of 33
feet to its intersection with the West line of Parcel X, thence South along the West line, a
distance of 102 feet, to the Southwest corner of Parcel X; thence East along the South
line 183 feet to the place of beginning. Excepting therefrom such right-of-way heretofore
dedicated to the public or otherwise acquired for highways. all according to the United
States Government Survey thereof.
Parcel II: That parcel of land lying in the County of Ramsey and State of Minnesota,
described as follows, to wit:
The South Two Hundred Thirty-three (233) feet of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter
of the Southwest Quarter (E ½ of SW 1/4 of SW 14) of Section Fourteen (14), Township
Twenty-nine (29), Range Iwenty-two (22). except the West One Hundred Eighty-three
(183) feet thereof and further excepting the East One Hundred Eighty-three (133) feet
thereof, subject to rights acquired by the County of Ramsey for highway purposes over
the Southerly Thirty-three (33) feet thereof, according to the Government Survey thereof.
Except the premises described as Parcel A in a certain Multi-Party Agreement dated April
24, 1969 (which Parcel A was conveyed to the County of Ramsey pursuant to said Multi-
Party Agreement), recorded in Ramsey County Records, Book 2217, Page 345, as
Document No. 1767687, said Parcel A being described therein as follows: That part of the
South 233 feet of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of
Section 14, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota,
except the West 183 feet thereof and also excepting the East 183 feet thereof lying South
of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the East line of the above-
described property 49 ½ feet North of the Southeast corner thereof, thence West on a line
parallel to the South line of said Southwest Quarter to a point 83 feet East of the West line
of the above-described property; thence Northwesterly to a point on the west line of said
property that is 62.42 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof and there terminating.
Excepting therefrom such right-of-way heretofore dedicated to the public or otherwise
acquired for highways.
Ramsey County
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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:
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, date-stamped December 29, 2023, 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 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. Meet all requirements of the environmental review, dated January 9, 2024.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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This item will go to the city council on February 12, 2024
3. Election of Officers (No Report)
Vice Chairperson Oszman moved to elect Bill Kempe as Chairperson and Tom Oszman as
Vice-Chairperson.
Seconded by Boardmember Shankar Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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 6:41 p.m.
Seconded by Chairperson Kempe Ayes – All
The motion passed.