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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/09/20022. 3. 4. 5. 8. 10. AGENDA MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD July 9, 2002 6:00 P.M. Maplewood City Hall Council Chambem 1830 County Road B East Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of the June 25, 2002, Minutes Unfinished Business: None Scheduled Design Review: a. Access Power- 1832 Gervais Court b. Beaver Lake Townhomes - South of Maryland Avenue, between Sterling Street and Lakewood Drive Visitor Presentations Board Presentations: Council Meeting Member Longrie-Kline's review of the July 8, 2002, City Staff Presentations: Community Design Review Board Representation at the July 22, 2002, City Council Meeting Adjourn II. III. IV. MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Ledvina called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Matt Ledvina Craig Jorgenson Diana Longrie-Kline Linda Olson Ananth Shankar Staff Present: Present Present Present Present Absent Shann Finwall, Associate Planner Lisa Kroll, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF AGENDA Board member Jorgenson moved to approve the agenda. Board member Olson seconded. Ayes - All The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the CDRB minutes for June 25, 2002. Board member Olson moved approval of the minutes of June 25, 2002. Board member Olson seconded. The motion passed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. Ayes---Longrie-Kline, Olson Abstention---Jorgenson, Ledvina Community Design Review Board Minutes 7-9-2002 VI. DESIGN REVIEW a. Access Power - 1832 Gervais Court Shann Finwall, Associate Planner, outlined the details of the Access Power proposal. The development will include a 2,960 square foot office/warehouse building on a .93-acre lot located at 1832 Gervais Court. Staff recommends approval of the design review of Access Power with conditions as outlined in the staff report. Board member Olson asked staff if the reason the building is not visible from Highway 36 is because of the depression of the building? Saints North roller-skating rink is quite visible from Highway 36. Ms. Finwall said the distance of the proposed building from the Highway 36 right of way will be about 190 feet. This is in a depressed area and the existing mature plant material will help screen the visibility of the building. Saints North is located further back towards Highway 36 on the site. Their building is approximately 150 feet back from Gervais Court. Access Power will be in line with the Qwest facility. Chairperson Ledvina asked if there was a proposal for a dumpster location? Ms. Finwall said the applicant stated they will utilize a residential size trash dumpster and it will be stored indoors. There will be no outdoor storage. Board member Longrie-Kline asked staff if there are any requirements regarding the upkeep of canvas awnings? Ms. Finwall said all buildings must be maintained according to the city's ordinances, but a condition could also be added to the CDRB conditions because the building is reviewed by the CDRB. John Patterson with RJM Construction addressed the board. He stated that the owner would now like to use integral color rock face block on the building rather than painted concrete block. He said the color will be earth tones in light tan and brown block. Board member Olson asked the applicant if they were going to locate a sign on the building or in the lot, or on the awning? Joseph Gilbert, the applicant and owner of Access Power, addressed the board. He said the sign for Access Power will be located above the door and awning and there would be no freestanding sign outside. Community Design Review Board Minutes 7-9-2002 Board member Longrie-Kline moved to approve the plans date-stamped May 29, 2002, for the proposed Access Power building at 1832 Gervais Court. Approval is subject to the applicant doing the following: (changes are in bold) Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. The applicant must submit to city staff for approval before issuance of a building permit the following: Revised grading, drainage, utility, and erosion control plans which address the assistant city engineer's concerns as outlined in his June 14, 2002, memorandum. b. Revised building and mechanical equipment elevations to include: 1) Exterior elevations to include concrete block with integral coloring - no painted concrete block. 2) A smooth concrete block band above the most northerly window located on the west elevation to match the five other windows. 3) Green canvas awnings above the entry door and the two windows located on the north elevation. 4) Electrical transformer elevation to include height and overall size of the transformer. c. A tree plan and revised landscaping plan to include: 1) The location of all large trees on the site. 2) The preservation of all large trees and native plants and shrubs located beyond the southern grading limits and up to the Highway 36 right-of-way. The city will only allow the removal of this landscaping if the city staff approves an alternative landscape plan. 3) A detailed rainwater garden plan to include plants able to withstand wet conditions planted in and on the slopes. 4) An increase in the sizes of the seven ash and two honey locust trees from 2 caliper inches in diameter to 2.5 caliper inches in diameter. These trees shall be balled and burlapped. 5) In-ground lawn irrigation system installed for all new landscaping, excluding the rainwater garden. Community Design Review Board Minutes 7-9-2002 4 d. Retaining wall plans showing the style and height of the retaining walls. A trash enclosure plan show!ng location and materials used. The trash enclosure must be compatible with the building and must have a 100 percent opaque closeable gate. If the trash dumpster is kept inside the building, an outdoor enclosure is not required. f. A revised lighting plan showing the style of exterior lights and the illumination from the lights not to exceed .4-foot-candles at the property line. g. Samples of exterior building materials. 3. The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building: a. Replace any property irons removed because of this construction. Install a reflectorized stop sign at the exit and a handicap-parking sign for the handicap accessible parking stall. Construct a trash enclosure to meet code requirements, unless trash dumpsters are stored indoors. Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter around the parking lot and driveways. Install an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all new landscaped areas, excluding landscaping within the rainwater garden. Paint all rooftop mechanical equipment to match the building that the parapet wall does not screen. 4. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if: The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare. The city receives a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the required work. The amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the unfinished work. The applicant shall finish the landscaping by June I if the applicant occupies the building in the fall or winter or within six weeks if the applicant occupies the building in the spring or summer. This approval does not include signage. All proposed signs must comply with the city's sign ordinance and the applicant must obtain all required sign permits before installation. Community Design Review Board 5 Minutes 7-9-2002 6. All work shall follow the approved plans. may approve minor changes. The director of community development If the one or all of the three canvas awnings becomes discolored, ripped, or in disrepair, the owner of the building has 60 days in which to replace the canvas awning(s). Board member Olson seconded. Ayes-Jorgenson, Ledvina, Longrie-Kline, Olson The motion passed. b= Beaver Lake Townhomes - South of Maryland Avenue, between Sterling Street and Lakewood Drive Ms. Finwall outlined the details of the Beaver Lake Townhomes. The development will include 40 single-family detached townhomes and 108 rental units in eleven 8-unit and five four-unit buildings. Staff recommends approval of the design review of Beaver Lake Townhomes with conditions as outlined in the staff report. Larry Olson of LSJ Engineering addressed the board. He presented to the board drawings of the renditions of the townhomes that homeowners could choose from. Doug Moe, architect for the Beaver Lake Apartments addressed the board. He stated the smallest building will be 4 units and will have one and two bedrooms. The larger units will have two and three bedrooms. Mr. Moe showed board members the drawings and color schemes of the apartment buildings. Chairperson Ledvina asked the applicant why the brick wainscoting was not continued along the front elevation of the apartments. Ms. Finwall said originally the applicant did not have any brick. Staff recommended adding brick to tie the buildings in with the townhomes. The developer submitted revised plans showing brick wainscoting along a portion of the front elevations and on the garage elevations. Board member Olson asked staff if there was going to be a revised light plan revision submitted? Ms. Finwall said correct. Chairperson Ledvina said he prefers the design of sample "B" compared to the design of sample "A" regarding the floor plans for the townhomes. He thinks there should be a two-foot return on the side elevations of the townhomes. He feels it gives a much nicer appearance in his opinion. He likes the design of the multi tenant buildings. He would like to incorporate the brick design on the entire elevation and have it be continuous around the whole building. Community Design Review Board 6 Minutes 7-9-2002 Board member Olson said she prefers the brick to stop at the corner and not be a two- foot wrap around on the townhomes. She has a concern about the side elevation with only one window. Perhaps landscaping could be added to that side to dress up the expansion. Board member Jorgenson said he likes the brick idea on both projects. It adds a lot to the structure and saves maintenance on the exterior of the building. He likes the various alternatives the applicant would be offering to the potential homeowner. It will be a nice mix he said. Board member Olson said she thinks it should be up to the potential homeowner if they want brick wrapped around the building or not. Board member Longrie-Kline agreed that she liked the design of the buildings and the alternatives in the townhome designs for the potential homeowners. She doesn't have a preference for the brick on the buildings. In her opinion she thinks it looks fine either way. Having more brick on the structures would make for a more consistent community with the townhomes and apartment buildings. Mr. Moe said adding more brick adds to the cost of the project. Mr. Moe said the one- bedroom units are about 800 square feet, the two bedroom units are about 1,100 square feet, and the three bedroom units are about 1,300 square feet in size. Chairperson Ledvina said he can appreciate the concern about the additional price of adding brick. Brick would actually save on the siding of the apartment buildings in the long haul and aesthetically it would be more pleasing. It is a very small percentage of cost to be added. Board member Olson said that the apartment with two or more bedrooms will attract people with children and this could save on the exterior of the building having brick on it as opposed to just vinyl siding. She would agree with chairperson Ledvina in his statements. Board member Jorgenson moved to approve the project design plans (architectural, landscaping and lighting plans) for the Beaver Lake Townhouses (dated June 19, 2002). The city bases this approval on the findings required by the code. The developer or contractor shall do the following: (changes are in bold) Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. 2. Complete the following before the city issues a building permit: ao Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans. These plans shall include the grading, utility, drainage, erosion control, tree, trail, sidewalk and driveway and parking lot plans. The plans shall meet the following conditions and requirements of the assistant city engineer and the following: Community Design Review Board ? Minutes 7-9-2002 (1) The erosion control plans shall code. be consistent with the city (2) The grading plan shall show: (a) The proposed building pad elevation and contour information for each building site. The lot lines on this plan shall follow the approved preliminary plat. (b) Contour information for all the land that the construction will disturb. (c) Building pads that reduce the grading on site where the developer can save large trees. (d) The street, driveway and trail grades as allowed by the city engineer. (e) All proposed slopes on the construction plans. The city engineer shall approve the plans, specifications and management practices for any slopes steeper than 3:1. On slopes steeper than 3:1, the developer shall prepare and implement a stabilization and planting plan. These slopes shall be protected with wood fiber blanket, be seeded with a no maintenance vegetation and be stabilized before the city approves the final plat. (f) All retaining walls on the plans. Any retaining walls taller than four feet require a building permit form the city. The developer shall install a protective rail or fence on top of any retaining wall that is taller than four feet. (g) Sedimentation basins or ponds as required by the watershed board or by the city engineer. (h) No grading beyond the plat boundary without temporary grading easements from the affected property owner(s). (i) No grading or ground disturbance (except where utilities or trails are installed) in the: 1. Required wetland and stream buffer areas. Park dedication area. This land will be for city park and open space purposes. Community Design Review Board Minutes 7-9-2002 (3) The developer and contractors shall protect the park dedication area, including the grove of coniferous trees (pines) (an area of natural significance) that is in and near the south side of the stream corridor, from encroachment from equipment, grading or filling. City-required trails are allowed in the buffer and park dedication areas. (J) Additional information for the property south of the project south of the project site. This shall include elevations of the existing ditch, culverts and catch basins and enough information about the storm water flow path from the proposed ponds. (k) Emergency overflows between Lots 8 and 9, Lots 21 and 22 and south of proposed building 42 (out of proposed ponds 1,3, and 4). The contractor shall protect the overflow swales with permanent soil- stabilization blankets. Restoration in the stream corridor and park dedication area being done with native seed mix or vegetation as approved by the city engineer and by the watershed district. (m) No grading or ground disturbance in the park dedication area and in the wetland and stream buffer areas except: As allowed by the watershed district. For the utilities, trails and footbridge. (n) The required trails and sidewalks. (o) Revised storm water pond locations and designs as suggested or required by the watershed district or city engineer. The ponds shall meet the city's design standards. A detailed tree planting plan and material list, which shall: (a) Show where the developer or contractor will remove, save or replace large trees. Community Design Review Board Minutes 7-9-2002 (b) (4) (5) Show the size, species and location of the replacement and screening trees. The new screening trees shall be grouped together and shall include the planting of additional native evergreens and shrubbery on the site to provide additional screening and privacy between the proposed townhouses and the single dwellings to the south as well as screening from the proposed apartment buildings and Beaver Lake. The screening evergreens should include Austrian Pine, Black hills Spruce, Eastern Red Cedar and Eastern Arborvitae. Plant the additional screening evergreens and shrubbery as follows: Along the south property line, adjacent the detached townhouses, to at least the west edge of Sterling Lane. Evergreens planted in this area shall be at least six (6) feet high and planted in a staggered row. Overall plantings within this area shall produce an 80 percent opaque screening from the townhouses and the adjacent single family dwelling to the south. m Along the west property line, adjacent the apartment buildings, to the south property line. Evergreens and shrubbery in this area shall be planted in a manner that helps reduce the visibility of the apartments from Beaver Lake. (c) All new and replacement deciduous trees shall be at least two and one half (21/2) inches in diameter and shall be a mix of red and white oaks, ash, lindens, sugar maples, or other native species. All replacement evergreens shall be at least eight (8) feet tall and all new evergreens shall be at least (6) feet tall, excluding the new evergreens planted on west property line as noted above. (d) Show no tree removal beyond the approved grading and tree limits. (e) Show the planting of at least 270 new trees after the site grading is done. All the parking areas and driveways shall have continuous concrete curb and gutter. The site, street, driveway, sidewalk and utility plans shall show: Community Design Review Board Minutes 7-9-2002 l0 (a) A six foot-wide concrete sidewalk along the south side of Maryland Avenue between Sterling Street and the west property line of the site. The public works director shall approve the location and design of the sidewalk. (b) A water service to each detached housing unit. (c) The repair of Maryland Avenue and Sterling Street (street and boulevard) after the developer connects to the public utilities and builds the private driveways. This shall include replacing all unused existing driveways and curb cuts. (d) The coordination of the water main locations, alignments and sizing with the standards and requirements of the Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS). Fire-flow requirements and hydrant locations shall be verified with the Maplewood Fire Department. (e) The plan and profiles of the proposed utilities. (f) All private roads at least 20 feet wide. If the developer wants to have parking on one side of a private road, then that private road must be at least 28 feet wide. (g) All private roads less than 28 feet in width shall be posted for "No Parking" on both sides. Private roads at least 28 feet wide may have parking on one side and shall be posted for no parking on one side. (h) All parking stalls with a width of at least nine feet and a length of at least 18 feet. Submit a certificate of survey for all new construction and have each building staked by a registered land surveyor. c. Revise the landscape plan for city staff approval showing: (1) A variety of shrubs planted within the ponding areas and along the proposed trails between buildings 8 and 9 and buildings 21 and 22. These should include Alpine Current, Yew, Glossy Black Choke Berry, American Cranberry (short cultivar), Purple Leaf Sand Cherry and Dogwood. These plantings are to provide a variety of colors and textures on the site and to provide separation between uses. Community Design Review Board Minutes 7-9-2002 ]! (2) All lawn areas shall be sodded. The city engineer shall approve the vegetation within the ponding areas and on the steep slopes. On slopes steeper than 3:1, the developer shall prepare and implement a stabilization and planting plan. These slopes shall be protected with a wood fiber blanket, be seeded with a no maintenance vegetation and be stabilized before the city approves the final plat. (3) Having in-ground irrigation for all landscape areas (code requirement). (4) The restoration of all disturbed areas within the stream corridor and park dedication area with a native seed mix approved by the watershed district and by the city engineer. Show city staff that Ramsey County has recorded the deeds and all homeowner's association documents for this development before the city will issue a certificate of occupancy for the first town house unit. eo Submit a photometric plan for staff approval as required by the city code. f. Submit revised building elevations as follows: (1) Apartment building elevations showing the brick wainscoting extending around the entire building. (2) Townhouse elevations showing that the front brick wainscoting for all proposed front elevations (A-l, A-2, A- 3, B-l, B-2, and B-3) wraps around the building by two (2) feet on each side. g. Submit samples of all building materials (including siding colors) for the buildings to the city for staff approval. 3. Complete the following before occupying the buildings: Replace property irons that are removed because of this construction and set new property irons for the new property corners. Restore and sod damaged boulevards and sod all turf areas outside of the ponding areas. Install a reflectorized stop sign at the Lakewood Drive exit, no parking signs along the private driveways as required by code and addresses on each building for each unit. In addition, the applicant shall install stop signs and traffic directional signs within the site, as required by staff. Community Design Review Board Minutes 7-9-2002 d. Construct a six-foot-wide concrete public sidewalk between Sterling Street and the west property line of the site. The Maplewood Public Works Director shall approve the location and design of the sidewalk. Complete the site grading and install all required landscaping (including the foundation plantings), ponding areas and an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all landscaped areas (code requirement). f. Install continuous concrete curb and gutter along all interior driveways and around all open parking stalls. Install on-site lighting for security and visibility, subject to city staff approval. Construct two-rail split-rail fences along the trails in the following locations: (1) From Beaver Creek Parkway between Lots 8 and 9 to near the stream in the center of the site. (2) From Sterling Circle between Lots 21 and 22 to near the stream in the center of the site. If the contractor has not completed any required work, the city may allow temporary occupancy if: The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare. The city receives cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the required work. The amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the unfinished work. Any unfinished landscaping shall be completed by June 1 if the building is occupied in the fall or winter, or within six weeks of occupancy if the building is occupied in the spring or summer. The city receives an agreement that will allow the city to complete any unfinished work. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. Board member Olson seconded. Ayes - Jorgenson, Ledvina, Longrie-Kline, Olson The motion passed. Community Design Review Board Minutes 7-9-2002 VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS No visitors present. VIII. BOARD PRESENTATIONS Ms. Longrie-Kline was the representative for the CDRB at the July 8, 2002, city council meeting. Ms. Longrie-Kline reported on the following items: - First reading of the fireworks ordinance. - First reading of the phosphorus ordinance. - Chief Winger announced he is leaving the police department at the end of August 2002. - Bruentrup Farm parking lot was passed ayes all. - Sinclair gas station proposal was passed ayes all. - Hmong alliance church parking lot and playground proposal was passed denying the driveway onto DeSoto Street. IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS There was no representation needed from the CDRB at the July 22, 2002, city council meeting. Ms. Finwall said there would not be a CDRB meeting on July 23, 2002. The next scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, August 13, 2002. An upcoming item for the CDRB will be the Hillcrest Village Redevelopment Area and the neighborhood meetings. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.