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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ledvina called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Boardmember Jason Lamers
Chairperson Matt Ledvina
Boardmember Michael Mireau
Boardmember Ananth Shankar
Vice Chairperson Matt Wise
Present
Present
Present
Present at 6:09 p.m.
Present
City Staff Present:
Michael Martin. Planner
Michael Thompson. Citv Enqineer
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardmember Lamers moved to approve the agenda as presented.
Boardmember Wise seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - Lamers, Ledvina, Mireau, Wise
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
VI. DESIGN REVIEW
a. Feed Products North, 1300 McKnight Road North
Planner Michael Martin presented the staff report for this request by John Fallin of Feed Products
North to build a 947-square-foot addition to his existing building located on a 30-acre site, which will
approximately double the size of the existing 30-foot by 35-foot building to 1 ,997 square feet.
Bruce Lenzen spoke on behalf of the applicant John Fallin, owner of Feed Products North. Mr.
Lenzen said the building will be modeled to look like an old railroad station of the early 1900s. Mr.
Lenzen explained the roof structure would change to go with the new building design and dark brown
asphalt shingles will be used.
Mr. Lenzen showed samples of the roof, siding and stone materials to be used in the project. Mr.
Lenzen said there will be a four-inch red trim piece to give it an old-fashioned look, in addition to the
window trim itself of the Marvin aluminum windows.
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Boardmember Lamers moved approval of the plans date-stamped March 8, 2010 for the proposed
Feed Products North office building. Approval is based on the findings for approval required by
ordinance and subject to the developer doing the following:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the applicant has not obtained a building permit by that time.
After two years this review must be repeated.
2. Comply with the requirements of the engineering report by Jon Jarosh dated March 26, 2010.
3. All work shall follow the approved plans. The city planner may approve minor changes.
4. If outdoor trash storage is used, such containers must be kept in a screened enclosure. The
design and placement of the enclosure shall be subject to staff approval.
5. Comply with all site-lighting requirements of the city ordinance.
6. All parking spaces shall be on a paved surface and be striped. The handicap spaces shall
comply with ADA requirements.
Boardmember Shankar seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
VIII. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
None
IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
. Boardmember Mireau volunteered to represent the board at the April 1 0 city council meeting.
a. Discussion on Frost Avenue Bridge Replacement
City engineer Michael Thompson presented the staff report for discussion on the Frost Avenue
bridge replacement. Mr. Thompson said this bridge has been deteriorating over time and is
structurally deficient based on recent inspections. Mr. Thompson said the reason for tonight's
discussion is to get feedback from the board on the bridge replacement. Mr. Thompson introduced
Jerry Pertzsch, structural engineer, who is working on the design of this project.
Jerry Pertzsch, structural engineer, said the bridge was built in 1930 and is an earth-filled concrete
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arch bridge that is inspected annually by Ramsey County. Mr. Pertzsch gave a presentation on the
deficiencies of the existing bridge and the upcoming bridge replacement.
Todd Halunen, landscape architect, commented on preliminary examples and ideas for the
reconstruction of Frost Avenue and having a 12-foot-wide, multi-use trail on the south side of the
bridge. Mr. Halunen showed the board several concepts.
Jon Horn of Kimley Horn & Associates showed maps of the existing trail system and what
connections might be proposed for the trail.
Bruce Roman, a member of the city parks commission, said there have been concerns in the past
with walkers and bikers on the narrow bridge and he said a wider bridge would be a plus. Mr. Roman
asked whether the width of the bridge arch would stay the same size. Mr. Pertzsch responded that
the bridge arch will stay the same to match the space that is there now. Mr. Roman suggested
having a surface or paint type that would help discourage graffiti.
Board members commented in favor of concept one which will allow for a better view of the area and
supported using a similar stone to keep the look of the existing limestone bridge. Members were in
favor of an interpretive angle to the rest area, also suggested possible lighting under the bridge and
street lighting similar to that proposed for the Gladstone redevelopment area if any is used.
b. Development Review Procedure
Planner Martin presented the staff report and explained the development-review process that city
staff goes through when reviewing land development applications. Planner Martin and city engineer
Michael Thompson answered questions.
c. Advisory Committees and Application Fees
Planner Michael Martin explained the various city advisory committees and their areas of review with
the board. Planner Martin and city engineer Michael Thompson answered questions.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:29 p.m.