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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2008
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Olson called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Boardmember John Demko
Vice-Chairperson Matt Ledvina
Chairperson Linda Olson
Boardmember Ananth Shankar
Boardmember Matt Wise
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Absent
Staff Present:
Tom Ekstrand. Citv Planner
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardmember Demko moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Boardmember Ledvina seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. June 10, 2008
Boardmember Ledvina moved approval of the amended minutes of June 10,2008, revising: 1)
page 2 - strike near the bottom of the page "The motion died due to lack of a second." 2) page 4-
strike "native" from #15.3) page 4 change 'Wise" to "Ledvina".
Boardmember Demko seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - Demko, Ledvina, Olson
V. DESIGN REVIEW
a. Merit Chevrolet Building Remodel (2695 Brookview Drive)
City Planner Tom Ekstrand presented the staff report regarding the request for exterior renovations
at Merit Chevrolet at 2695 Brookview Drive.
Philip Wahlberg of Finn Daniels Architects was present along with representatives of Merit
Chevrolet and the contractor. Mr. Wahlberg explained renovation plans for the exterior changes.
Mr. Wahlberg clarified that the proposed renovation would include the entire east and north sides
of the Merit Chevrolet building.
Mr. Wahlberg explained that the metal panel finishes would be done in gray, blue and silver and
will wrap the entire east side of the building and continue down the north side of the building for a
short distance to the repair garage. The repair garage will be cleaned and repainted, but will
remain stucco.
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Boardmember Olson asked if the initial proposal was for alteration to the entryway only. Mr.
Wahlberg responded that the renovation was originally proposed for all sides of the building, but
the small detail on the site plan was used to show construction details. Mr. Wahlberg said the west
and south sides of the building would be repainted along with some entrance treatment work at the
body shop area at the rear of the building.
Boardmember Demko asked if there is mechanical equipment on the roof. Mr. Wahlberg
responded that there are a couple of small pieces of equipment on the roof. Boardmember Demko
asked if the existing roofline conceals the equipment. Mr. Wahlberg said that the equipment is
concealed and that the new roofline will extend higher than the existing roofline.
Boardmember Olson asked if the building is handicap accessible. Mr. Wahlberg responded that the
entrance to the repair garage has a handicap wheelchair access lift that was installed during the
previous addition to the building.
Boardmember Ledvina moved to approve the plans date-stamped May 23, 2008 for the proposed
building upgrades to Merit Chevrolet at 2695 Brookview Drive. 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. Submit plans to staff for any sign modifications to the building and site.
3. The community design review board shall approve major changes to these plans. Minor
changes may be approved by staff.
4. The applicant shall submit a signage proposal to staff for review and approval.
Boardmember Olson seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - Demko, Ledvina, Olson
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
Robert Martin, 2329 Londin Lane, explained that he is a member of the Maplewood planning
commission and is visiting to observe a community design review board meeting.
VIII. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None
IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. CDRB representative for the July 14 city council meeting: Mr. Demko
b. Recap of the recent summer bus tour.
c. July 22 board agenda - St. John's Hospital Expansion Proposal
X. ADJOURNMENT
Boardmember Ledvina moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:23 p.m.-Boardmember Demko
seconded Ayes - all