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CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
November 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Crystal City Hall
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 [Secretary]
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Mr. Sutter displayed the preliminary site plan provided by the developer, Dominium, who will
be holding a neighborhood open house at Cavanagh School on November 26 at 7:00 p.m.
The proposed project will include 130 independent living units (one and two bedroom
apartments) for tenants 55 years of age and older. Average age typically is mid to late 70’s.
Dominium representative Ron Mehl stated the proposed development includes a theater room,
party room, card room, exercise room, salon and on-site management office.
Commissioner Heigel asked if there will be handicap accessible units. Mr. Mehl said that they
are required to have 2% fully accessible units. The entire building will have will have wide
halls, grab rails, and wide doorways.
Commissioner Johnson asked what the steps are to make the other portion of the property city
park property. Mr. Sutter explained that the EDA will transfer title for the park portion of the
property to the city at no cost. The Park Commission will advise the city of any recommended
changes to the park amenities.
Hearing no further discussion, acting Chair Buck asked for a motion.
Moved by Commissioner VonRueden and seconded by Commissioner Heigel to
adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Preliminary
and Final Plat of Cavanagh Park Addition, rezoning of Lot 1 from R-1 to R-3 and
findings related to the sale of Lot 1 for development of senior housing.
Motion carried unanimously.
D. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items:
▪ October 16, 2012: Approved the Preliminary and Final Plat of Crystal Economic
Development Authority Fifth Addition (50xx Lakeland)
2. Staff preview of likely agenda items for Monday, December 10, 2012 meeting:
Consideration of the detailed site plans for The Cavanagh.
E. OPEN FORUM – Commissioner Johnson inquired about any interest in the old Thrift-
Way site. John Sutter said there have been calls about the property, but as of this time
there are no known tenants.
F. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Heigel and seconded by Commissioner Buck to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.