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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Olson called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Board member John Demko
Vice-Chairperson Matt Ledvina
Chairperson Linda Olson
Board member Ananth Shankar
Board member Matt Wise
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Absent
Staff Present:
Tom Ekstrand, City Planner
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Board member Shankar moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Board member Demko seconded.
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. January 22, 2008
Chair Olson suggested tabling the minutes until board members Ledvina and Wise are present,
since they had a lot of input into these minutes.
Board member Demko moved to table the minutes of January 22, 2008 until the absent board
members are present.
Board member Shankar seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
V. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
VII. DESIGN REVIEW
a. St. Paul's Monastery, 2675 Larpenteur Avenue
City planner Tom Ekstrand presented the staff report for the request for plan review for a new
monastery building at St. Paul's Monastery property.
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Jim Johnson of Pope Associates, the architect for this project, gave an overview. Mr. Johnson
explained that the stone materials proposed for the building will be the same stone used on the
existing building. Mr. Johnson said there will not be a fence installed as part of this proposal. Mr.
Johnson explained that the storm water will be treated through the existing pond system. The
board discussed with Mr. Johnson and staff the planned roads and curb and gutter construction
and also questioned plans for lighting.
Board member Shankar questioned whether a dormer could be added on the south to enhance the
roof on the three-story building. Mr. Johnson responded that the long roof was designed to
emphasize the bell tower and cross.
Board member Shankar asked Mr. Johnson to submit to staff a copy of the dormer planned for the
west elevation of the building for staff approval.
Board member Olson said that the design to emphasize the bell tower and cross seems
reasonable for constructing the long roof on the south elevation and that she is okay with this.
Board member Shankar moved to approve the plans date-stamped January 4, 2008 for the St.
Paul's Monastery. 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. Before getting a building permit, the applicant shall provide cash escrow or an irrevocable letter
of credit in the amount of 150 percent of the cost of completing exterior improvements like
landscaping, in-ground lawn irrigation, parking lot striping and the like.
3. Meet all requirements of the building official, assistant fire marshal, police and city engineering
staff.
4. Comply with the May 14, 2007 city council conditions.
5. Provide a site and design plan for the screening of any trash and recycling containers if they
would be kept outside. Should a trash enclosure area be proposed in the future, it shall not be
placed in any parking space.
6. Provide additional parking if the proposed number of spaces becomes insufficient.
7. Provide a lighting-fixture plan to staff for approval prior to getting a building permit.
8. Provide in-ground lawn irrigation as required by the city code.
9. The community design review board shall review major changes to these plans. Minor changes
may be approved by staff.
10. The parking lot and driveways shall have continuous concrete curbing unless exempted by the
city engineer to facilitate drainage.
11. The applicant shall submit a revised sketch of the west side showing the dormer.
Board member Olson seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
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b. Maplewood Town Center Remodel and Comprehensive Sign Plan Amendment, 1845
County Road D
City planner Tom Ekstrand presented the staff report for the request from H. J.
Development, Inc. for approval of plans to remodel the exterior of this shopping center. The
applicant is also requesting approval of a comprehensive sign plan amendment to replace
and improve the two existing pylon signs on the site.
Gary Janisch and Angie Jasperson were present representing H. J. Development, Inc. Mr.
Janisch explained that their design upgrade proposal to remodel the exterior of the
shopping center would be done in two phases and this plan is the first phase.
Board member Shankar asked Mr. Janisch to comment on the plan for the roof parapet. Mr.
Janisch responded that the height of the roof parapet would be increased to more
attractively screen the roof units. Ms. Jasperson displayed the colors to be used and
discussed them with the board.
Board member Demko moved to approve the plans date-stamped January 4, 2008 for the
proposed building upgrades and signage changes to the Maplewood Town Center shopping
center located at 1845 County Road D East. Approval is subject to the applicant complying
with the following conditions:
1. Repeating this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this
project.
2. Providing trash enclosures for all trash and recycling containers that are on site. Trash
enclosures shall be of a material and color that matches the building. The applicant shall
submit site and design plans for staff approval. These enclosures shall be constructed
as part of the Phase One work. Any future trash containers for the old Best Buy store
space shall also be kept in enclosures as required by this approval and city ordinance.
3. Providing cash escrow in the amount of 150 percent of the cost of constructing the trash
enclosures prior to getting a building permit for the proposed shopping center upgrades.
4. The Phase One pylon sign replacement is approved as proposed. Within the next six
months, if the applicant can reach an agreement with Best Buy to remove the freeway-
frontage sign, that sign shall be removed and replaced with the proposed design.
5. The community design review board shall approve major changes to these plans. Minor
changes may be approved by staff.
6. The Phase Two building design shall be submitted to the review board for approval
when the time comes for that remodeling phase.
Board member Shankar seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
VIII. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None
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IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
City planner Tom Ekstrand said that he is replacing planner Shann Finwall as the staff liaison with
the review board. Mr. Ekstrand said that Ms. Finwall will continue to work with the board on the
dynamic display sign code amendment until it is completed.
Mr. Ekstrand asked for a board volunteer to attend the February 25 city council meeting to discuss
the review board's 2007 annual report submitted to the council. Mr. Shankar volunteered to attend.
Mr. Ekstrand also gave board members a copy of a proposal circulated by Ken Roberts and asked
the board for their review and comments regarding the entryway/bathroom addition to the
Bruentrup Farm.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Board member Shankar moved adjournment of the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
Board member Demko seconded
Ayes - all