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CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
December 10, 2012
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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leaves, and gaps in the trees and the distance the trees will be placed from the
building will allow sunlight to reach the building.
Commissioner Heigel asked about the public utility placement. Mr. Sutter stated
that Centerpoint will access the natural gas from either 51st or Corvallis Avenues.
Electric and communications lines will come on the property at the northwest
corner of the site. The easterly electric pole on 51st Ave. will be removed. The
developer will determine if the lines will be overhead to the northwest corner of
the site or if they will be brought in underground from the other side of the Vera
Cruz-Lakeland intersection. Mr. Sutter also noted that fiber optic lines are
already on-site, if the developer should choose to add that amenity to the project.
Acting Chair Buck opened the Public Hearing. There being no testimony, Acting
Chair Buck closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Ron Mehl, Dominium, made himself available for questions from the
commission.
Hearing no further discussion, acting Chair Buck asked for a motion.
Moved by Commissioner Sears and seconded by Commissioner Erickson to
recommend approval of Application 2012-08, Site & Building Plan Approval for
The Cavanagh senior apartments at 5401 51st Avenue North (Cavanagh School
site).
Motion carried unanimously.
D. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items:
November 20, 2012:
▪ Approved the Preliminary and Final Plat of Cavanagh Park Addition
▪ Approved first reading of an ordinance rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Cavanagh Park
Addition from R-1 to R-3
2. Staffs preview of likely agenda items for Monday, January 14, 2013 meeting:
Nothing has been submitted at this time. If nothing is submitted, the meeting will be
cancelled and election of officers will take place at the February meeting.
E. OPEN FORUM – none heard
F. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Strand and seconded by Commissioner Buck to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.