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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 01-16 CDRB MinutesJanuary 16, 2024 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 January 16, 2024 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 2 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: January 16, 2024 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 3 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: January 16, 2024 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 4 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 January 16, 2024 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 5 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 January 16, 2024 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 6 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. January 16, 2024 Community Design Review Board Meeting Minutes 7 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.