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MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ledvina called the meeting to order at 6:01 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
Present
City Staff Present:
Michael Martin. Planner
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Boardmember Wise seconded Ayes - all
The motion passed.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. May 25, 2010
Boardmember Shankar moved to approve the amended minutes of May 25, 2010, correcting "pain" to
"paint" in item 5.b. on page 3 and changing the seventh paragraph of Vl.a. on page 2 to read: "The
board discussed the need for additional elements on the facades of the building for the north and
south elevations."
Boardmember Wise seconded
Ayes - Ledvina, Mireau, Shankar, Wise
Abstention - Lamers
The motion passed.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
VI. DESIGN REVIEW
a. Landscape Plan Revision for Century Trails Apartments, Benet Road and Monastery Way
Planner Martin presented the staff report for this request from Common Bond Communities to make
turf revisions the landscaping plan for Century Trails Apartments. Planner Martin explained they
propose to make turf revisions by submitting seed mix with drought-tolerant grass, to substitute
hydrangea shrubs with spirea, replace rock mulch with wood mulch and to eliminate
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the irrigation requirement. Planner Martin said the applicant is proposing these revisions to support
their goal of LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification.
Michael Mireau noted that grass seed is proposed to be planted to grow tall on the Century Avenue
side of the apartments up to the boulevard easement that MnDOT mows.
Andrew Centanni of Pope Architects was present representing the applicant. Mr. Centanni said that
they intend to keep a manicured look along Benet Road and the sidewalk area. Mr. Centanni
explained they have not held discussions with the city about the transition area from the property line
to Century Avenue, but they would work with the city to get a seed mix that would allow a more
natural and appropriate look along Century Avenue.
Boardmember Lamers moved approval of the revised landscaping plan date-stamped June 14, 2010
for the Century Trails Apartments located at the corner of Benet Road, Monastery Way and Century
Avenue. This approval waives the in-ground lawn irrigation requirement, since the applicant has
redesigned the plan to incorporate drought-tolerant grasses which promote water conservation.
Approval is subject to the applicant:
1. Hand watering and hose sprinklering to assure that grasses, shrubs and trees grow and are
maintained throughout the life of this development.
2. All required plantings that die must be replaced by the property owner.
3. All grass areas that become thin, bare or weedy shall be restored and the weeds controlled.
4. Extend seed mix C or a similar seed mix along the sidewalk adjacent to Benet Road.
Boardmember Shankar seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
b. The Shores at Lake Phalen, 940 Frost Avenue
Planner Martin presented the staff report for this request from Jack Rajchenbach and Albert Miller of
Maplewood Senior Living, LLC to redevelop the 7.02-acre former St. Paul Tourist Cabin site with a
senior housing development. Planner Martin explained the history of this property. Mr. Martin said a
signage plan for all signage on the property will be reviewed by the board at a later time.
Link Wilson and Jim Schloomer of Kaas Wilson Architects were present representing the applicant.
Mr. Wilson said that all of the lighting proposed for this site will be down lighting and will not spill off
of the site. Mr. Wilson said they prefer the paved trail to be less than the fire marshal's recommended
10 feet by adding some pervious paver area.
Mr. Schloomer showed samples and described the materials proposed for construction of the
building. Mr. Schloomer said the trash and recycling material, along with gas meters, will be inside
the underground garage. Mr. Schloomer said they may have three or four small exterior
condensing units that would be located on the north side of the building and would be screened with
landscaping. Mr. Schloomer said the roof is proposed to be black shingles.
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Some board members commented that they would also like to see the trail more natural looking with
some pervious surface rather than a 1 O-foot-wide asphalt path. Mr. Wilson said their site will carry a
big portion of Frost Avenue and East Shore Drive storm water coming on-site where it will be cleaned
before entering Lake Phalen. Mr. Wilson said they have not yet considered having an additional S feet
of trail pavement runoff. Mr. Wilson said the trail plan will be coming back to the board for
consideration at a later time.
Brian Beedle, representing the North Central States Regional Council, said that to ensure safety on
the job site the project needs to follow area standards and use contractors who participate in state-
approved and certified apprenticeship programs. Mr. Beedle asked that prevailing wages be
recommended for this project, since public money is being used.
Boardmember Mireau moved approval of the plans date-stamped May 24, 2010 for the 1 OS-unit,
three-story The Shores at Lake Phalen senior housing development to be located at 940 Frost
Avenue. Approval is subject to the applicant doing the following:
a. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
b. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the staff report authored by Mr. Thompson, dated June 7,
2010.
c. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the staff report authored by Ms. Finwall and Ms. Gaynor,
dated May 28, 2010.
d. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the applicant must submit to staff for approval
the following items:
1) Verification of The Shores at Lake Phalen lot division has been recorded.
2) Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans. These plans
shall comply with all requirements as specified in the city engineering department's June 7,
2010 review.
3) Submit cedar fence details, subject to staff review.
4) Revised site plan showing:
a) The location of trash and recycling receptacles throughout the site.
b) The location of benches scattered throughout the site, along the trails and sidewalks.
c) Widening of the trail on the west side of the building from Frost Avenue to the internal
parking lot to 10 feet wide and introduce permeable pavers to soften the impact of the
trail.
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5) Watershed district approval.
6) Enter into a developer's agreement with the city which will cover the installation of all
public improvements surrounding and within the property.
7) Sign a maintenance agreement for the ongoing maintenance of all required rainwater
gardens and infiltration basins.
8) A cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for all required exterior improvements. The
amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the work.
9) Use hardy plank for the chimneys on the north elevation instead of cultured stone.
10) Introduce more cultured stone on the gabled ends on the shorter ends of the building,
specifically on the side near the underground parking.
e. The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building:
1) Replace any property irons removed because of this construction.
2) Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter around the parking lot and driveways.
3) Install all required landscaping and an in-ground irrigation system for all landscaped
areas.
4) Install all required outdoor lighting.
5) Install all required sidewalks and trails.
f. The lighting and photometric plan is not approved. The applicant must submit a revised lighting
and photometric plan for community design review board approval which complies with city code
and is compatible with the Phase I Gladstone public improvements.
g. Signage is not approved. The applicant must submit a sign plan for community design review
board approval. The plan must show a monument sign to be located at the intersection of Frost
Avenue and East Shore Drive which announces the entryway to the Gladstone Neighborhood and
any exterior signage advertising The Shores at Lake Phalen.
h. Landscape/tree replacement plan is not approved. The applicant must submit a revised
landscape/tree replacement screening plan showing:
1) A tree survey and preservation plan must be submitted.
2) Landscape plan which shows:
a) Additional plantings on the south side of the drive leading to the underground garage
and the south side of the driveway accessing East Shore Drive.
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b) Preservation of the large cottonwood tree located along Frost Avenue, adjacent to the
former St. Paul Tourist Cabin entrance.
c) The location of all proposed ground mechanical units which are screened by
landscaping.
d) The installation of underground irrigation for the landscaped areas. The applicant
should explore the use of conservation sensor sprinkler devices which will shut off
when it is raining.
i. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
1) The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare.
2) The above-required letter of credit or cash escrow is held by the City of Maplewood for all
required exterior improvements. The owner or contractor shall complete any unfinished
exterior improvements by June 1 of the following year if occupancy of the building is in the
fall or winter or within six weeks of occupancy of the building if occupancy is in the spring
or summer.
j. All work shall follow the approved plans. City staff may approve minor changes.
Boardmember Lamers seconded
The motion passed.
Ayes - all
VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
VIII. BOARD PRESENTATIONS
Boardmember Lamers requested information on the date of Extreme Green Makeover. Planner
Martin said he would get Mr. Lamers that information
IX. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. July 12, 2010 City Council Meeting: Boardmember Ledvina will attend.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:24 p.m.