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CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Monday, January 14, 2013 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 [Vice Chair]
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D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Commissioner Buck and seconded by Commissioner Heigel to approve the
minutes of the December 10, 2012 regular meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Application 2013-01: Conditional Use Permit for Motor Vehicle Repair
at 5215 Lakeland Avenue North (Premier Automotive Trends, LLC)
Planner Sutter presented the staff report.
Commissioner Buck asked what business was currently in the space. Mr. Sutter
stated the space was currently vacant. Planner Sutter also indicated West Metro
Fire and the Building Official had inspected the space.
Chair VonRueden opened the Public Hearing. The applicant for Premier
Automotive Trends, Maycol Arzapalo, introduced himself to the Commission. He
confirmed the space at 5215 Lakeland Ave is currently vacant.
Chair VonRueden asked what signage is being considered for the business. Mr.
Arzapalo will be applying for wall signage for the building.
Commissioner Heigel asked what type of work will be done on vehicles. Mr.
Arzapalo said they will install heated seats in vehicles, auto starts, sound
systems. There will be no welding or painting. Work will be done for dealerships
and for individuals.
Commissioner Strand asked what other types of businesses were in the building.
Mr. Arzapalo stated there is a glass business and counter/restaurant furnishing
business.
Hearing no further discussion, Chair VonRueden closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Commissioner Strand and seconded by Commissioner Buck to
recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Motor Vehicle Repair at
5215 Lakeland Avenue North.
Motion carried unanimously.
F. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items:
▪ December 18, 2012: Approved the site and building plans for The Cavanagh
senior housing, and second reading rezoning the site from R-1 to R-3
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▪ Mr. Sutter updated the commission on the progress of the abatement process at
The Cavanagh site.
2. Staff preview of likely agenda items for Monday, February 11, 2013 meeting:
-possible application for motor vehicle repair business at 5211 Lakeland Ave N
3. Quarterly Development Status Report
G. OPEN FORUM
Jeff Streeter, Agent for the owner (bank) of the property located at 5618 56th Avenue N.,
addressed the commission regarding the possible use of the property by Amazing Love
Health Care as a facility to provide assisted living, senior housing and surgery recovery
services. Mr. Sutter reviewed the process outlined in a letter dated April 25, 2012 to
Amazing Love.
H. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Sears and seconded by Commissioner Erickson to adjourn.
Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.