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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/28/2008 MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD 1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28,2008 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Olson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Boardmember John Demko Vice-Chairperson Matt Ledvina Chairperson Linda Olson Boardmember Ananth Shankar Boardmember Matt Wise Present Present Present Present Absent Staff Present: Michael Martin. Planner III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the agenda as presented. Boardmember Ledvina seconded The motion passed. Ayes - all IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. September 23, 2008 Boardmember Shankar moved approval of the minutes of September 23, 2008, as presented. Boardmember Demko seconded The motion passed. Ayes - all V. DESIGN REVIEW a. T-Mobile Telecommunications Monopole, 2220 Edgerton Street North Planner Michael Martin presented the staff report explaining the request by T-Mobile to erect a 75- foot-tall monopole for cellular telephone operations on land leased from Trinity Baptist Church, located at 2220 Edgerton Street North. Boardmember Ledvina asked for clarification regarding monopole setbacks required by code and the height of the previous monopole on this site. Mr. Martin responded that the monopole would conform to the requirements of city code. Mr. Martin also explained that the monopole previously installed on this property and now removed was 85 feet tall. Boardmember Olson asked staff to comment on the proposed condition requiring that additional screening be provided. Mr. Martin explained that additional screening is proposed to the north and east of the monopole that will be consistent with what exists on the site now. Paul Harrington of 8000 W. 78th St., Suite 400, Minneapolis, representing the applicant T-Mobile, addressed the board saying he would have no problem with the additional screening condition. Community Design Review Board Minutes 10-28-2008 2 Boardmember Ledvina asked if it is possible to locate a wind turbine at the top of the tower. Mr. Harrington responded that it is not possible due to interference to the signal caused by the fans turning. Boardmember Shankar asked about the height and location of the other T-Mobile towers in the city. Mr. Harrington explained where the other towers are located and that they are all taller than this tower. Mr. Harrington explained that the city required that this tower be co-locatable in the future. Boardmember Demko asked if an easement is necessary for this tower for maintenance purposes. Mr. Harrington responded that the tower will be climbed for maintenance so no easement is necessary. Mr. Harrington said that as part of the lease agreement the church has given T-Mobile the right for ingress and egress to do maintenance on the monopole. Boardmember Olson mentioned a resident's letter received by the city that complained of her phone beeping and headaches and asked if there is a change in technology from the old monopole to this new pole. Mr. Harrington responded that the users are all licensed by the federal government and can work with local phone companies to mitigate phone problems. Boardmember Shankar asked about the color of the tower. Mr. Harrington said it would be grey and hot dip galvanized. Boardmember Ledvina moved approval of the site, landscaping and design plans dated March 31, 2008 for a 75-foot-tall telecommunications monopole and ground equipment on the north side of Trinity Baptist Church at 2220 Edgerton Street. This recommendation is based on the findings required by code and subject to the applicant doing the following: 1. Applicant shall provide additional screening to the north and east of the monopole and ground equipment subject to staff approval. 2. Repeating the review in two years if the city has not issued permits for this project. 3. All work shall follow the approved plans. Community Development staff may approve minor changes. Boardmember Shankar seconded The motion passed. Ayes - all VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None VIII. BOARD PRESENTATIONS a. Boardmember Ledvina reported on the Legacy Shops at the October 27 city council meeting. Community Design Review Board 3 Minutes 10-28-2008 b. Mr. Ledvina also reported on a Nature in the Neighborhood program he attended sponsored by the Maplewood Nature Center. Mr. Ledvina congratulated Ginny Gaynor and her staff on this successful program and said he looks forward to many more sessions. IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS a. Mr. Martin notified the board of the cancellation of the November 11 meeting due to Veterans Day. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 6:29 p.m.