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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ledvina called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Boardmember Jason Lamers
Chairperson Matt Ledvina
Boardmember Michael Mireau
Boardmember Ananth Shankar
Vice Chairperson Matt Wise
City Staff Present:
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Present
Michael Martin. Planner
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the amended agenda, adding item 9.c.-Annual Tour
Update and item 9.d - In-Service Training Update.
Boardmember Mireau seconded
The motion passed.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. April 13, 2010
Ayes - all
Boardmember Mireau moved to approve the amended minutes of April 13, 2010, changing "for the
stone apron" in item 5 on page three to read "with the existing architecture".
Boardmember Shankar seconded
The motion passed.
b. April 27, 2010
Ayes - all
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the minutes of April 27, 2010 as submitted.
Boardmember Mireau seconded
The motion passed.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
Ayes - all
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VI. DESIGN REVIEW
a. Goodwill, 2580 White Bear Avenue
Planner Martin presented the staff report for this request to demolish the two existing buildings at
2580 and 2582 White Bear Avenue and replace them with a new Goodwill store. Planner Martin
noted that the proposed Goodwill store would be a one-story, 20,928-square-foot structure. Mr.
Martin explained that part of this request is to allow Mogren Landscaping to temporarily set up a
landscaping materials site on property they own on the west side of White Bear Avenue.
Jim Kellison, of Kelco Services, LLC, was present representing the applicant. Mr. Kellison showed
examples of the exterior materials proposed for use on this building.
Boardmember Shankar asked if the turning radius is sufficient to allow the trucks access to the site.
Mr. Kellison responded that Goodwill usually uses nothing larger than a 43-foot box truck and he
described several options the trucks have to access the site.
Boardmember Wise asked if the plans include a bike rack or if Goodwill would consider installing a
bike rack for bikers' use. Mr. Kellison was in favor of a bike rack and said he would suggest that one
be installed.
Mr. Kellison explained that Goodwill is updating all of their 18 Minnesota stores and this new
construction proposal for the Maplewood store is modeled after their Woodbury store.
Carol Guzzo, 1876 County Road C East, asked if Discount Tire is aware of the use of their property.
Mr. Kellison responded that there is an existing cross-use easement agreement between Discount
Tire and the Mogren property. Mr. Kellison said there is one modification that has been made to the
agreement pertaining to the new layout of the parking lot, which Discount Tire is in the process of
signing, and they are aware that Goodwill will be using the easement. Ms. Guzzo asked where
Mogren Landscaping would have their temporary material storage site. Staff explained the storage
would be on property owned by the Mogrens on the west side of White Bear Avenue, south of County
Road C.
The board discussed the need for additional elements on the fayades of the building for the north
and south elevations.
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the plans date-stamped May 4, 2010 for the proposed
Goodwill store at 2580 White Bear Avenue. Approval is subject to the findings required by ordinance
and subject to the following conditions:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
2. Comply with the requirements in Steve Kummer's engineering report dated May 13, 2010.
3. Comply with the requirements in the Environmental Review report by Shann Finwall and Ginny
Gaynor dated May 14, 2010.
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4. Before getting a building permit, the applicant shall do the following:
a. Revise the landscaping plan for staff approval to meet all requirements of the environmental
planner and natural resources coordinator for all areas involving wetland buffers, rainwater
gardens, stormwater ponds and tree replacement.
b. Revise the landscaping plan for staff approval providing front street-frontage plantings
equivalent to the abutting properties to the north and south. Also, all lawn areas shall be
sodded, not seeded, since the plans had not specified this.
c. Revise the site plan to show a concrete sidewalk along the property frontage. The dimensions
and location of this sidewalk shall be subject to staff approval. This sidewalk shall be ramped at
the driveway crossing.
d. Revise the site plan with parking spaces that are 10 feet wide.
e. Revise the lighting plan for staff approval showing compliance with the code requirement for no
more than .4 footcandles of light intensity at the property lines.
f. Provide cross easements between Discount Tire and the proposed Goodwill site.
g. Obtain wetland buffer variances from the city council.
h. Provide cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of 150 percent of the cost
of the landscaping, wetland buffer/storm pond plantings and other site improvements that may
not be installed by occupancy. This escrow shall also be applied to the Mogren Landscaping
temporary site west of White Bear Avenue for maintenance or removal of the materials and
equipment should the property owner not proceed with their permanent development on this
site by October 2010.
i. Applicant shall revise the north and south elevations to accommodate the breakup of the
fayade. Applicant has the flexibility to propose either a pilaster or banding with different colors.
This elevation submission shall be subject to staff approval.
An irrevocable letter of credit shall include the following provisions:
. The letter of credit must clearly indicate that it is an irrevocable letter of credit in the
name of the City of Maplewood, payable on demand.
. The letter of credit shall have a stipulation indicating automatic renewal, with notification
to the city by certified mail a minimum of 60 days prior to its expiration.
5. Before getting a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall:
a. Comply with or complete all aspects of these plans or any required revisions.
b. Paint the roof-top equipment to match the building as required by code.
c. Provide in-ground lawn irrigation as required by code.
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d. Comply with all requirements of the fire marshal, building official and police departments.
e. Install a "no left turn" sign and a stop sign at the exit onto White Bear Avenue. There shall also
be a "pork chop" divider or island installed in the driveway curb cut to force right turn exits.
f. Provide on-site traffic directional signs guiding cars to the donation drop-off area, due to the
one-way traffic flow proposed.
g. Applicant shall provide a bike rack for 10 bikes with a maximum reduction of 2 car stalls.
6. The community design review board shall review major changes to these plans. Minor changes
may be approved by staff.
Boardmember Wise seconded
Boardmember Wise suggested a friendly amendment to change item 5.g. to require a bike rack for 4
to 6 bikes due to the smaller size of this project.
Boardmember Shankar accepted the friendly amendment.
Boardmember Shankar offered a friendly amendment to require that the bike rack be placed in a
location so there is no reduction in the number of parking stalls.
Boardmember Wise accepted the friendly amendment.
The board voted: ayes - all
The motion passed.
VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
VIII. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
a. May 10, 2010 City Council Meeting: Boardmember Mireau reported on this meeting.
IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Extreme Green Makeover - Request for Judge
Planner Martin explained the request for a volunteer to serve as a judge for the Extreme Green
Makeover. There was no board volunteer, but it was suggested that Jason Lamers may be interested
in volunteering to be a judge.
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b. Update on Highway 36 Landscape Partnership
Planner Martin gave an update on the Highway 36 Landscape Partnership.
c. Annual Tour Update
Planner Martin updated the board on the upcoming annual tour. Boardmembers Shankar and Mireau
said they will attend. Boardmembers Wise and Ledvina will not attend.
d. In-Service Training Update
Planner Martin said staff is working on a future in-service training session to discuss sustainable
and green building code standards and site plans and building inspector Nick Carver is planning on
presenting this at the June meeting.
x. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:13 p.m.