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CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
February 9, 2009
A. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the
following members present:
X Commissioner (Ward 1)
Sears
X Commissioner (Ward 2)
Whitenack [Chair]
X Commissioner (Ward 4)
Fiedler
X Commissioner (Ward 1)
Davis
X Commissioner (Ward 3)
VonRueden [Vice Chair]
X Commissioner (Ward 4)
Scheibe
X Commissioner (Ward 2)
Nystrom
X Commissioner (Ward 3)
Buck
X Commissioner (At-Large)
Strand
Also present were city staff members John Sutter, Jason Zimmermann and Corinne Elfelt.
B. ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
1. Election of Officers
• Chairperson- As no one volunteered for the position, Commissioner Nystrom
nominated Commissioner VonRueden, seconded by Davis.
• Vice-Chairperson – Commissioner Nystrom asked Commissioner Davis if he would
take the nomination. Commissioner Davis declined. Commissioner Davis nominated
Commissioner Strand, seconded by Commissioner Whitenack.
• Secretary – Commissioner Nystrom nominated Commissioner Buck, seconded by
Commissioner Whitenack.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Commissioner Whitenack and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to approve the
minutes of the January 12, 2009 regular meeting as submitted.
Motion carried.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Application 2009-01 for a variance from the west setback from 30 feet to 11
feet at 3425 Florida Avenue North.
Jason Zimmermann presented the staff report.
Commissioner Whitenack asked if the wood shed, if it is still there, encroaches on the set
back. Mr. Zimmermann reviewed the aerial photo and agreed that it does appear to
encroach. John Sutter stated that with or without the variance the shed should be
removed from the platted easement regardless of how long it has been there. This matter
can be handled through city code enforcement.
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Commissioner VonRueden opened the Public Hearing. As no one came forward, the
Public Hearing was closed.
Mr. Zimmermann indicated that one letter from a neighbor had been received in favor of
the variance. Commissioner Fiedler asked if there were any telephone calls or any other
response to the notice. Mr. Zimmermann indicated that, other than letter (Exhibit F), no
response was received.
Moved by Commissioner Whitenack and seconded by Commissioner Buck to recommend to the
City Council to approve Application 2009-01 for a variance to reduce the west setback from 30
feet to 11 feet at 3425 Florida Avenue North with the findings of fact as outlined in section B of
the staff report.
Motion carried.
E. OLD BUSINESS
Commissioner VonRueden asked if any further information had been heard regarding the cell
tower. Mr. Sutter stated that the issue is still in a holding pattern until information in received
from T-Mobile and the other providers. Once received, this information will be provided to the
council for a work session. If the council decided to proceed, staff will suggest a joint work
session with the Planning Commission.
F. NEW BUSINESS – None discussed.
G. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. City Council actions on recent Planning Commission items. Information was provided with
the Planning Commission packet
2. Staff preview of likely agenda items for the March 9, 2009 meeting.
3. 4947 W. Broadway – Mr. Sutter indicated that the property is now owned by Doug Stanton
Ministries International. Since the use is similar to the previous use, it did not require the
Planning Commission’s review. DSMI has indicated the building will be used for offices,
conferences, and as a training center with meeting rooms.
H. OPEN FORUM – None discussed.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Davis to adjourn.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.