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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2009
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice-chair Ledvina called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Boardmember John Demko
Vice-Chairperson Matt Ledvina
Chairperson Linda Olson
Boardmember Ananth Shankar
Boardmember Matt Wise
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Staff Present:
Michael Martin. Planner
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardmember Wise moved to approve the amended agenda, adding CDRB Appointments under
item 9.
Boardmember Demko seconded
Ayes - all
The motion passed.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. April 14, 2009
Boardmember Shankar moved approval of the amended minutes of April 14, 2009, changing
Boardmember Ledvina to Wise in the first sentence on page four.
Boardmember Demko seconded
Ayes - Demko, Ledvina, Shankar, Wise
The motion passed.
V. DESIGN REVIEW
a. Minnesota Waldorf School, 70 County Road BEast
Planner Martin presented the staff report explaining that the Minnesota Waldorf School is
proposing to replace a temporary classroom building with a permanent structure and to build
additional space for administrative purposes. Mr. Martin said the applicant was notified and
planned to attend this meeting, but is not present.
Boardmember Wise asked if the classroom size would be increasing. Planner Martin said the
permanent structure replacing the temporary classroom would be the bulk of the added space and
710 square feet would be added to the main building for administrative purposes.
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Boardmember Shankar asked if the city engineer has reviewed the plans for fire truck access,
service vehicles and school buses coming through the circular drive.
Planner Martin responded that the fire marshal and engineer both reviewed the plans and they did
not state any concerns regarding accessing the building.
Boardmember Shankar asked if the intention concerning building materials is to match the
materials of the existing building, since no samples were submitted to the board for review. Planner
Martin responded that the applicant intends to match the existing building design as noted on the
plans.
Boardmember Ledvina asked if the play area would be moved, since the circular drive will be
placed in that area. Planner Martin said his understanding is that the school intends to use that
area as they do today, but with added landscaping.
Boardmember Wise recommended that Waldorf School consider a more permanent parking
agreement with the neighboring school to avoid any overflow parking impacts on the neighbors.
Boardmember Shankar recommended that the applicant submit the exterior building samples to
staff for approval.
Boardmember Shankar recommended approval of the site plan date-stamped April 7, 2009 and the
building elevations date-stamped March 20, 2009 for the 7,338-square-foot classroom building to
the existing school site and to build office additions totaling 710 square feet to the existing main
building at 70 County Road B East. Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. Repeat this review in two yeas if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
2. Before getting a building permit, the applicant shall:
a. Submit grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans to the city engineering
department for approval.
b. Submit to city staff a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for all the required
work. The amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the work.
3. Provide continuous concrete curbing around all proposed parking and drive areas.
4. The trash-dumpster screening requirement is waived unless the dumpsters would be visible to
the public. In that case, an enclosure shall be provided using the same materials and color as
the building.
5. An in-ground lawn irrigation system shall not be required because of the remote nature of this
site.
6. Ensure that the site is in compliance with ADA requirements for handicap parking spaces and
that spaces have correct signage.
7. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the staff report authored by Mr. Kummer dated April 16,
2009.
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8. Satisfy the requirements of the building official, fire marshal and police department as stated in
this report.
9. All work shall follow the approved plans. Planning staff may approve minor changes.
10. Applicant shall submit exterior building samples to staff for approval.
Boardmember Demko seconded
Ayes - all
The motion passed.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
VIII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
Council member John Nephew thanked outgoing review board members Linda Olson and John
Demko and welcomed the new members.
IX. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None
X. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. CDRB Appointments
Planner Martin welcomed the two new board members and introduced board member Michael
Mireau, who was in the audience.
May 28 City Council Meeting Representative: Boardmember Shankar
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 6:29 p.m.