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CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Monday, July 8, 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]
X Commissioner (Ward 2)
Kolb
X Commissioner (Ward 4)
Richter
X Commissioner (Ward 1)
Heigel
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Development Authority Sixth Addition resulting in two lots at 3556 and 3564
Welcome Avenue North.
Motion carried.
2. Consider Application 2013-09 amending City Code Section 520 (Site and
Building Plan Review)
Staff member, John Sutter, presented the staff report.
Chair Sears opened the Public Hearing. There being no testimony, Acting Chair
Sears closed the Public Hearing.
Moved by Commissioner Strand and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to
recommend approval of the amendments to City Code Section 520 (Site and
Building Plan Review).
Motion carried.
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Opportunity for review and comment on Application 2013-10 for vacation of part
of a platted drainage and utility easement along the east lot line of 5824 27th
Avenue North and 2708 and 2716 Zane Avenue North (City Council to hold
public hearing on July 16) *
Staff member, John Sutter, presented the staff report.
Commissioner Heigel asked if there was a limit on how many outbuildings are
allowed on a lot. Mr. Sutter said that there is a limit on how much square footage
is allowed to be covered rather than number of buildings.
E. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items:
− Approved realignment of the side lot line between 4924 and 4930 56th Avenue
North (consistent with the Planning Commission recommendation)
2. Quarterly Development Status Report
Commissioner Kolb questioned if the EDA has sold any lots to anyone other than
Novak Fleck. Mr. Sutter responded that MT Builders has purchased 3 lots and
optioned one more, and Berger Built Construction has provided earnest money to
purchase a lot. Mr. Sutter also stated that any state licensed builder is able to
purchase lots and the city had recently joined an organization of builders to promote
its lots.
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Commissioner Heigel asked if there is anything going on with the Gaulke property
and whether it could be broken up. Mr. Sutter said that the property is listed on the
MLS but that the market may need to strengthen before it sells. He also stated the
parcel can be broken up but that was up to the owner or developer of the property;
and that it may be better utilized as a low density townhome development rather
than for single family homes.
Commissioner Strand commented that she lives on Bassett Creek and is having
issues with people who walk along the creek coming onto private property. Mr.
Sutter will follow-up with the city engineer to see if there are any public easements
along the creek and consider steps the homeowners and city could take to
discourage trespassing, and suggested that she may want to call the police if people
refuse to leave.
3. Staff preview of likely agenda items for Monday, August 12, 2013 meeting – no
applications had been received at the time of the meeting. No Planning
Commissioners objected to cancellation of meeting if no applications are received by
the deadline.
F. OPEN FORUM – None heard
G. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Buck and seconded by Commissioner Erickson to adjourn.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.