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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, MAY 26,2009
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice-chair Ledvina called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Boardmember Jason Lamers
Vice-Chairperson Matt Ledvina
Boardmember Michael Mireau
Boardmember Ananth Shankar
Boardmember Matt Wise
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Staff Present:
Michael Martin. Planner
DuWavne Konewko. Communitv Development and Parks Director
Director Konewko read the oath for new board appointees, Mr. Lamers and Mr. Mireau, and for the
existing board members.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardmember Wise moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Boardmember Mireau seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. May12,2009
Boardmember Ledvina moved to move Item IV.a. Approval of Minutes to become Item X and Move
Item X to Item XI.
Boardmember Wise seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
V. DESIGN REVIEW
None
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. The Minnesota Waldorf School, 70 County Road BEast
Planner Martin explained that the review board considered and recommended approval for the
request by The Minnesota Waldorf School for site and design plans at the previous board meeting
on May 12. Planner Martin explained that at that meeting, the Minnesota Waldorf School's
representative did not arrive in time to discuss their request. Planner Martin said staff has invited
the architect representing the School to attend tonight's meeting to informally discuss the site and
design plans for the project and to present samples of the materials to be used.
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Minutes 05-26-2009
Paul Stankey of 2941 Grand Street, Minneapolis, was present representing MA Architecture and
the applicant. Mr. Stankey described the elevations of the main classroom building and said the
building would be put at a slight angle to keep it away from the problem slope on the west side. Mr.
Stankey explained the color scheme will keep to the existing color scheme of the building. Mr.
Stankey mentioned they will use a laminated shingle and the colors will be barn red and yellow. Mr.
Stankey said the windows will be aluminum clad and evergreen in color. Boardmember Ledvina
asked if the glazing used would be tinted or clear. Mr. Stanke responded that it will be clear.
There were no further questions of Mr. Stankey. The board supported the materials presented by
Mr. Stankey and had no additional conditions to recommend.
VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
IX. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None
X. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Boardmember Wise moved to delay this item until the next the meeting.
Boardmember Lamers seconded Ayes - all
The motion passed.
b. Resolutions of Appreciation for Linda Olson and John Demko
A Resolution of Appreciation was awarded to Linda Olson for her eight years of service and to
John Demko for his two years of service on the review board.
Boardmember Wise moved to approve Resolutions of Appreciation for both Linda Olson and John
Demko.
Boardmember Ledvina seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
c. Community Design Review Board Orientation
Planner Martin presented a packet of information distributed with tonight's meeting packet that
includes the objectives, review process, responsibilities and scope of authority of the CDRB.
d. Representation at the June 8, 2009 City Council Meeting-Boardmember Wise?
XI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Boardmember Ledvina moved to table approval of the May 12 minutes until the next meeting.
Boardmember Wise seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 6:30 p.m.