1970 PC Meeting MinutesJANUARY 12, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30
P.M. A clerk called the roll and the following were present:
Juday, Peters, Nystrom, Bergman, Johnson, McLaughlin, Neubarth,
Elsen, Pahos, Rygg and Roleff; the following were absent:
Andersen, Plasencia, Schilling and Smith; also present were
planning consultants Sherburne and Schmock.
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve minutes of the December 8, 1969 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Don Richmond of Northern States Lighting regarding a building
permit for additions and remodeling the existing 1, story
frame dwelling at 3333 Vera Cruz Avenue North for offices
and sales.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to approve building permit #18427 for additions and
remodeling to existing dwelling at 3333 Vera Cruz Ave., Wz Of
the SZ and the NZ of Lot 3, Block 6, Rosedale Acres, for
offices and sales, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Bob Alm of North Star Center, Inc., ,regarding replatting of
Tracts A & B, Registered Land Survey No. 860, southeast corner
of Highway 100 and 36th Avenue,
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner
Rygg to grant tentative approval to the proposed North Star
Addition, including all of Tracts A & B, Registered Land
Survey No. 860, for North Star Center, Inc., subject tc
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. It being 8:00 P.M.., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place fQr a Public Hearing to further consider the
application of Viewcon, Inc. tc rezone from; R--1 District (one
fa dly dwelling) to R-4 District (general multiple dwelling),
Parcel 1200, Section 4, Township 118, Range 21. Persons
present in favor of rezoning: Jerry Hal.rnrast of V ewcon, Inc.
and Darrel A. Parr of Twin Lake North. No one appeared opposing
the rezoning.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to approve the application for rezoning from R-1 District
(one family dwelling) to R-4 District (general multiple
dwelling) and legally described as follows.
That part of the NEh, sof the SEh, of the NE%, Section 4,
Township 118, Range 21, described as beginning at the. NE
corner of Said M4 of the SEk of the NE 4; thence; West
along the North lime of said NEa of the SES of the NE
to a point 492.5 ft. nest from the NW corner of the Sth
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JANUARY 12, 1970 (continued)
of the NE of said Section 4 which paint is maxked by
a Judicial Landmark set pursuant to Torens Case No.
1746; thence South 7 degrees 26 minutes East a distance
of 58 ft., which point is marked by a Judicial Land-
mark set pursuant to Torrens Case No. 1746; thence South
18 degrees 25 minutes East a distance of 311 ft., which
point is marked by a audicia.l Landmark set pursuant to
Torrens Case No. 1746; thence South 19 degrees 17 minutes
East a distance of 1.73 ft., which point is marked by a
Judicial Landmark set pursuant to Torrens Case No. 1746;
thence So-ath 33 degrees 23 minutes East to the South lane
of said NEk of the SE's of the NE ; thence East along said
South line to the SE corner of said NEh of the SE'k
of the NE k; thence North to the point of beginning
Parcel 1200, Section 4.
Motion carried.
4. John S. Voss of Urban Planning and Design, Inc., regarding
replatting the Wz of Lot 18, Block 2, Gardendale Acres,
3442 Georgia Avenue North.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Roleff to table for further study the proposed Wilson's
Addition, the W2 of Lot 18, Block 2, Gardendale Acres,
excepting road, to allow the proponent to obtain utility
easements.
Motion carried..
5. Eidem & Walters Construction, Inc., regarding building per-
mits #18431-32-33 for store front remodeling at Dana;s,
Towne Beauty & Gift Shop and The Villa in the Crystal Shopping
Center.
Moved by commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to approve building permit #18431-32-33 for store
front remodeling at Dana's, Towne Beauty & Gift Shop and The
Villa in the Crystal Shopping Center, to Eidem & Walters Con-
struction Inc., subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
6. Citi' council referred back to the Planning Commission for
further consideraLion vacating a portion of the street
right-of-way at 60th & Hampshire Avenue North.
Moved by
Bergman
meeting
Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
to leave the denial stand, as per Planning Commission
of November 24, 1969.
Motion carried.
JANUARY 12, 1970 (continued)
Chairman Elsen declared that nominations tgere open for officers
to the Planning Colnmission for the next teem. Commissioner Roleff
nominated last year's slate of officers for another term -
Elsen, Chairman.; Peters, Vice -Chairman; Neuharth, Secretax-y.
Chairman Essen asked for any further nominations three times
Moved by COmMissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
D@Vgm.an that nominatibn!� be closed.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner
Juday that existing officers as nominated be elected for annual
term ending December 31, 1970 - Elsen, Chairman; Peters, Vice -
Chairman; Neubarth, Secretary.
Motion carried.
The Planning Commission members were given copies of the proposed
Zoning Ordinance changes as redrafted and were asked to look it
over and discuss it at the January 26th meeting.
Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to adjourn.
Charman Een
Secretar Neubarth i
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FEBRUARY 9, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30 P.M.
with the following members present: Anderson, Juday, Roleff, John-
son, Rygg, Bergman, Peters, Elsen and Neubarth; the following were
absent: Schilling, Nystrom, Smith, Pahos, Plasencia and McLaughlin;
also present were planning consultants Sherburne and Schmock.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Berg-
man to approve minutes of the January 12, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
I. John Voss of Urban Planning and Design, Inc. appeared regard-
ing replatting the West 1/2 of Lot 18, Block 2, Gardendale
Acres, which was tabled on January 12, 1970 to allow the pro-
ponent to obtain utility easements. He has informed us that
he has talked to James Kirk, owner of the adjacent property,
and that at this time he is against deeding utility and drain-
age easements on his property.
Moved by Colamissioner Berginan and seconded by Commissioner
Raleff to table until February 23, 1970 tentative approval
of the proposed Earl Wilson's Addition seg that Northern
States Power Co. can be contacted to see if they will laok
at the property and get their recommendations regarding an
easement for a power line at 3443 Florida Avenue.
Motion carried.
2. Jerry Halmrast of Viewcon, Inc. appeared regarding the pro-
posed plat to be known as Twin Lake North 2nd Addition, which
is a plat of the property that was recently rezoned to multiple
dwelling at approximately 59th and Orchard Avenue North.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to table until February 23, 1970 tentative approval
of the proposed Twin Lake North 2nd Addition in order to get
an opinion from the City Attorney as to what liability the
City would have, if any, regarding furnishing access to this
piece of property if the property was sold, and what pre-
cautions should be taken by the City.
Motion carried.
3. Thomas P. LeRoux of Brookpark Realty appeared regarding replat-
ting into proposed Gardendale Acres 2nd Addition the south 95'
of Lot 20, Block 1, Gardendale Acres.
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to deny the application for replatting the proposed
Gardendale Acres 2nd Addition because they feel Edgewood
Avenue should be developed so that the properties between
Douglas Drive and Florida Avenue from 34th to 36th Avenue
could be developed.
Motion carried.
FEBRUARY 9, 1970 (continued)
There was much discussion regarding changes to the proposed zoning
ordinance as redrafted. Commissioner Roleff suggested that a com-
mittee review it with Mr. Sherburne and Mr. Schmock and continue
the discussion at the next Planning Commission meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Juday ani' seconded by Commissioner Roleff
to adjourn.
Chairman El n
Secretary Neubarth
Ir.
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FEBRUARY 23, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at
7:30 P.M., with the following members present: Nystrom, Roleff,
Pahos, Rygg, Bergman, Peters, Elsen and Neubarth; the following
were absent: Anderson, Schilling, Juday, Johnson, Smith, Plasencia
and McLaughlin; also present were planning consultants Sherburne
and Schmock.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Berg-
man to approve minutes of the February 9, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Jerry Halmrast of Viewcon, Inc., regarding the proposed plat
of Twin Lake North, tabled February 9, 1970, in regard to
access to the property, and requesting an opinion from the
City Attorney as to the liability of the City in approving
a plat not abutting on a public road.
Dabe J. Shama, City Attorney, stated that in the absence of
any fraud there would be no liability on the part of the City
for failure to lay out and open up a street to give them
access to this property. Mr. Shama suggested that if the plat-
ting is approved, that at the time of platting it be put in
the legend of the plat that no street is requested of the City
and that the developer agrees there will not be any request
to the City for lay out of a street. It will then be a matter
of record and any future purchaser would be aware of the con-
tents of the plat.
Moved by Commissioner Peters
Neubarth to grant tentative
North 2nd Addition, subject
a statement be contained in
that no street is requested
this property.
and seconded by Commissioner
approval to proposed Twin Lake
to standard procedure, and that
the plat itself when recorded
of the City to provide access to
Motion carried.
2. Mr. Hugelen of Urban Planning and Design, Inc., appeared re-
garding replatting the West 1/2 of Lot 18, Block 2, Gardendale
Acres, tabled February 9, 1970, so that Northern States Power
Co. could be contacted for recommendations regarding an ease-
ment for a power line at the rear of the property.
Mr. Sherburne informed the Commission that he had contacted
Northern States Power Co. and they had found that with a 5 ft.
wide easement from the Kirk property and a similar 5 ft. wide
easement from the Wilson property, proper power service could
be provided along the rear of the properties and would not
interfere with any of the existing trees. Mr. Sherburne sent
a letter to James Kirk on February 16th to try to get his
cooperation regarding an easement. Mr. Kirk informed Mr.
Sherburne that he would give Northern States Power Co. an
easement, but not the City.
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February 23, 1970 (continued)
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to table for further study the proposed Earl Wilson's
Addition until it is ascertained that Northern States Power
Co. has acquired an easement for utility poles.
Motion carried.
3. 'Bruce R. S. Johnson appeared regarding the application of
Edith L. Nelson to rezone from R-1 District (one family dwell-
ing) to C-1 District (commercial) that part of the Sr -,h of the
SW4 lying north of road, Section 4, Township 118, Flange 21
(northwest corner of Vera Cruz & Bass Labe Road). Reason for
the request is for the sale of the property and the development
for ,commercial purposes and rezoning to the type of zoning
4.xisting prior to passage of the current tonin, ordinance
amendment.
Mr. Johnson stated that if this parcel could be zoned com-
mercial, the buyer would combine it with the parcel to the
north of it (Parcel 4210), and erect a building on it.
Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Berg-
man to table for further study the application for rezoning
from R-1 District (one family dwelling) to C-1 District (com-
mercial) that part of the SE4 of the SW4 lying north of road,
Section 4, 'township 118, Range 21, until more definite plans
are presented.
Motion carried.
Mr. Schmock informed the Commission that he has received a Public
Hearing notice from New Hope for rezoning that part of Lot 36,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 226, NE corner of Bass Lake Road and
Winnetka Avenue from existing Limited Business (LB) to either
General or Retail Business as determined by the hearing. It was
suggested that the people who live on Sumter Avenue who might be
affected by the rezoning receive a notice of the hearing so they
would be aware of the meeting. Chairman Elsen and Commissioner
Roleff stated that they plan to attend the hearing which will be
at 8:00 P.M., March 3, 1970, at the New Hope Village Hall, 4401
Xylon Avenue.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to adjourn.
Chairman f' Elsen
Secretary Neubarth
T2s
MARCH 7, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30
P.M. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen, McLaughlin,
Neuharth, Nystrom, Pahos, Peters, Pla.sencia, Roleff, Rygg and
Schilling; the following were absent; Johnson, Anderson, Juday and
Smith; also present were planning consultants Sherburne and Schmock.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to approve the minutes of the February 23, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Earl Wilson appeared regarding tentative approval of Wilson's
Addition, tabled February 23, 1970 to give Northern States Power
time to obtain an easement on the Kirk property at 3443 Florida
Avenue. Northern States Power now informs us that they have an
easement over the rear 5 ft. of Kirk's property.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to grant tentative approval to Wilson's Addition, the
West 1/2 of Lot 18, Block 2, Gardendale Acres, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Carl Egli of Timesavers, Inc., appeared regarding a building
permit to remodel existing area into offices at 5270 Hanson
Court.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to approve Building Permit No. 18482 to remodel exist-
ing area into offices for Timesavers, Inc. at 5270 Hanson Court,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Dick Kauffmann of Village Builders, Inc. appeared regarding
Lou -Ann Apartments at 36th Avenue & Louisiana Avenue, and has
submitted revised plans for a 70 -unit apartment building which
will require a variance for the number of allowable apartment
units.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Rygg
that pursuant to Section 42.21 of Chapter 42, Zoning Regulations
of the City Code, to grant an adjustment to Section 42.17 (d)
to approve a 70 -unit apartment building on Lot 1, Block 1,
Lou -Ann Addition, and further to approve a building permit for
same, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. William Nicklow of Crystal Best Steak House appeared regarding
a building permit to remodel existing building at 6613 56th
Avenue North (formerly King Chicken).
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to approve building permit No. 18473 to Andrew
Martinson for Crystal Best Steak House to remodel existing
building at 6613 56th Avenue North, subject to standard
procedure. Motion carried.
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March 7, 1970 (continued)
5. Bruce R. S. Johnson regarding application of Edith L. Nelsen to
rezone from R-1 District (one family dwelling) to C-1 District
(commercial district) that part of the SE4 of the SA lying
north of road, except street, Parcel 2400, Section 4, Township 118,
Range 21 (NW corner of Vera Cruz & Bass Lake Road), which was
tabled February 23, 1970 until more definite plans were presented.
James M. Riley, Attorney, appeared with his clients Gerald
Batkiewicz and Jim 0. Radzik and they discussed their plans for
a laundromat on this property and the H and Y Construction Co.
Property adjacent to the north and ;legally described as the
South 1201 of the East 184' Of the IE4 of the SWh, except street,
of Section 4, Township 118, Range 21., which is zoned C-1 District
(commercial district) +sxcept a triangle piece in the Northeast
corner of said description. The building is to be a 50x401
Colonial type structure, with 20 washing machine units and 10
dryers, to be open during the hours from 7:00 A.M. to 10:30 P.M.,
and will have an attendant on duty during the hours it is open.
Discussion was held in regard to parking, green areas, street
openings, location of building, traffic generation, whether it
will be detrimental to residential interests, and rezoning of the
balance of the H and Y Construction Co. property.
Moved by Commissioner Pahos and seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin
to hold a .Public Hearing on ,April 13, 1970 at 8:00 P.M., at 4141
Douglas Drive to further consider the zoning application of
Edith L. Nelson to rezone from R-1 District (one family dwelling)
to C-1 District (commercial district) that part of the SE4 of the
SW4 lying north of road, es.:cf-Tt street, Parcel 2400, Section 4,
Township 118, Range 21, and also the H and Y Construction Co.
property, being the South 120' of the East 180' of the NE4 of the
SW4, except street, Parcel 4210, Section 4, Township 118, Mange 21.
Motion carried.
6. COMMITTEE REPORT ON RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
CHANGES AS REDRAFTED.
Commissioner Roleff stated that the Committee has gone as far as
they can on the recommended changes to the zoning ordinance and
that they be put into final form by the City staff for presenta-
tion to the Council.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to have the City staff look over the recommended changes to the
zoning ordinance and put into final form for presentation to the
Council. Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman L --o
adjourn. Motion carried.
Secretary 1 ubarth
Chairman lsen
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MARC1i 23, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7.:30 p.m.
with the following members present: Bergman, Neubarth, Elsen,
Nystrom, Schilling and Roleff; Juday arrived at 7:45 p.m.; the
following were absent: Anderson., Johnson, McLaughlin, Pahos,
Peters, Plasencia, Rygg and Smith; also present were planning con-
sultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the March 9, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Replatting of.Lot-28, Auditor's Sub-
division No. 226 (immediately north of Jackie Anne's Beauty
Shop on West Broadway).
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Berg -man to grant tentative approval of proposed SALSBERG
Addition, subject to dedication of 7' right of way on West
Broadway as requested by Hennepin County, and further sub-
ject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Roland Erickson of General Mills and Ted Youch of Bureau
Realty Co. appeared regarding replatting of part of Lots 18
& 26, and all of Lot 19, Auditor's Subdivision No. 226
(Kroger property), frontage on West Broadway - 57th & 56th Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to grant tentative approval of proposed GENERAL MILLS
Addition, subject to dedication of a minimum 7' right of way
on West Broadway and Bass Lake Road as requested by Hennepin
County, and further subject to standard procedure. Commissioncr
Juday abstained from voting because he is employed by General
Mills.
Motion carried.
3. Roland Erickson of General Mills appeared regarding a building
permit to build a Betty Crocker Pie Shoppe & Ice Cream Parlour
on proposed corner lot of 56th Avenue (Bass Lake Road) and
Jersey Avenue. The building will have a coffee shop which will
seat 92 people and have a bakery which will bake pies for sale
on the premise and also for their smaller satellite stores.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Roleff to approve a building permit to General Mills, Inc. for
a Betty Crocker Pie Shoppe & Ice Cream Parlour on proposed
corner lot at 56th Avenue North and Jersey Avenue, subject to
standard procedure. Commissioner Juday abstained from voting
because he is employed by General Mills.
Motion carried.
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March 23, 1970 (continued)
4Perry Copeland, attorney representing Becon Corporation,
appeared regarding zoning application to rezone from R-4 Dis-
trict (general multiple dwelling district) to C-1 District
(co=ercial district) Lots 1,2,3, & 4, Block 1, Lynn Gardens,
and rezone from R-1 District (one family dwelling) to C-1
District (commercial district) the westerly 5' of Lots 5,6,7 & 8,
Block 1, Lynn Gardens. Owner of this property is Becon Cor-
poration except Lot 8 - owne-r Joe Pazandak. This property
is located on the 3E corner of 30th Ave. & Winnetka Ave.. N.
Mr. Copeland stated they wish to realign the rear of the front
lots to include five more feet to conform to the adjoining lots
to the south; the telephone pales are now located on the pro-
posed new line, and it is their intent to build a gasoline
service station on this property if it is rezoned commercial,
They are requesting this change in zoning because they feel a
small apartment complex on this property would not be able to
compete with the large BTA complex to the north of it. There
was much discussion whether this property could be used ad-
vantageously with a small apartment complex on it, soil condi-
tions in this area, traffic on Winnetka and the proximity of
gasoline service stations in the vicinity.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to deny the rezoning request because Winnetka Ave.
is already carrying considerable traffic, poor soil condi-
tions is no criteria for rezoning, the present zoning is i.
conformance with the zoning in the area, and that spot zoning
is not good planning for the community.
Motion carried.
5. .Dennis Andersen, representative of L,indal cedar Homes and Boyne
Falls Log Homes, from Cedar Log Homes of MinneSOta, Inc. appeared
regarding building permits for erection of 4 of these buildings;
one to be used as an office, at 6048 Lakeland. Avenue North.
This property which is in metes and bounds in Section 5, Town-
ship 11.80 Range 21, lies between Florida ,Avenue and Lakeland
Avenue (U.S.Trunk Highway 52), and is zoned commercial except
a triangular piece on Florida Ave. which would be platted into
a record plat.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to approve building permits for office use and display
homes at 6048 Lakeland Avenue North, subject to standard pro-
cedure.
Motion carried.
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March 23, 1970 (continued)
6, Andrew Tschudy regarding replatting of part of Lot 31,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 226, 5755 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to grant tentative approval to proposed TSCHUDY
Addition, subject to standard procedure and County re-
quirements.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to adjourn.
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L Secretary Neubarth
Chairma Elsen
APRIL 13, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30 P.M.
with the follcwiny members present: BergPian, Elsen, Juday, Neubarth,
Nystrom, Pahos, Rol8ff, Rygg and Schilling; the following were absent:
Anderson, Johnson, McLa-Qghlin, Peters, Plasencia and. Smithy also
present was planning consultant Schmock.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to approve minutes of the March 23, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Replatting of Lots 4 & 5, Block 2, Ridgedale Addition, 3133-3141
Kentucky Avenue North, row -Bel Construction Corporation. Reason
for replatting is partial construction of a dwelling too close
to the lot line.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Berg-
man to grant tentative approval of proposed RIDGEDALE 2ND ADDITION,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. F. Francis Schuck, architect, Constructive Design Inc., appeared
regarding Application #70-6 for a variance for Thriftway Super
Market on that part of Lot 28, Auditor's Subdivision No. 226,
lying between Kentucky Avenue and West Broadway (Lot 1, Block 1,
proposed SALSBERG ADDITION) to allow parking for 94 cars in lieu
of 101 cars and to set building 35' from Kentucky Avenue property
line. This will allow more circulation space in receiving area.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Juday
that pursuant to Section 42.21 of Chapter 42, Zoning Regulations
of the City Code, to grant an adjustment to Section 42.13 (f-20)
to allow 94 parking spaces in lieu of 101, with the building set
back from Kentucky Avenue property line 35' to allow more desir-
able circulation of traffic in the receiving area.
MOTION CARRIED.
3. F. Francis Schuck, architect, Constructive design, Inc., appeared
regarding a building permit to build a commercial building for
Thriftway Super Market on that part of Lot 28, Auditor's Sub-
division No. 226, lying between Kentucky Avenue and West Broadway,
(Lot 1, Block 1, proposed SALSBERG ADDITION).
Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Roleff
to approve a building permit for a commercial building on that
part of Lot 28, Auditor's Subdivision No. 226, lying between
Kentucky Avenue and West Broadway, (Lot 1, Block 1, proposed
SALSBERG ADDITION), as per plot plan, for Thriftway Super
Market, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Charles Van Eeckhout representing Viewcon Inc., appeared re-
garding .Applications 070-7 for a variance to density to permit
a 72 unit apartment building in lieu of 68 units on 4.15 acres.
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(April 13, 1970 continued)
Negotiations are being made for acquisition of an adjacent
parcel of .22 acres to the south from Hennepin County, and if
acquired, the building would be within the required density.
They are also requesting a variance to allow an acceptable alter-
nate such as a compactor unit for garbage and refuse or garbage
disposal in each unit with dumpster service in lieu of the re-
quired incinerators.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Conmissioner
Bergman that pursuant to Section 42.21, Chapter 42, Zoning Regu-
lations of the City Code, to grant an adjustment to Section 42.17
(d) to allow a 72 unit apartment building in lieu of 68 units,
and further to grant an exception to Section 42.17 (g) and allow
an acceptable alternate such as a compactor unit for garbage and
refuse or garbage disposal units and dumpster service in lieu of
the required incinerators, on Lot 1, Block 1, proposed TWIN LAKE
NORTH 2ND ADDITION.
MOTION CARRIED.
5. Charles Van Eeckhout representing Viewcon Inc., regarding a
building permit for a 72 unit apartment building on Lot 1, Block 1,
proposed TWIN LAKE NORTH 2ND ADDITION, 59th and Orchard Ave. N.
Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Roleff
to approve a building permit for a 72 unit apartment building
on Lot 1, Block 1, proposed TWIN LAKE NORTH 2ND ADDITION, to
Viewcon Inc., subject to standard procedure.
MOTION CARRIED.
6. It being 8:00 P.M., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and
the place to further consider Application #70-1 to rezone from
R-1 District (one family dwelling) to C-1 District (commercial
district) and legally described as follows:
That part of the SE4 of the SW4 lying north of road, except
street, Parcel 2400, Section 4, Township 118, Range 21.
And further to consider the rezoning of the balance of the legal
description below that is not presently zoned C-1 District (com-
mercial district) from R-1 District (one family dwelling) to C-1
District (commercial district) and legally described as follows:
The South 120' of the East 180' of the NE4 of the SW4, except
street, Parcel 4210, Section 4, Township 118, Range 21.
Said legal descriptions are designated as NW corner of Vera Cruz
and Bass Lake Road and 5609 Vera Cruz Avenue North.
Persons in attendance in favor of rezoning: James Riley, attorney
representing purchasers of the property in question; Bruce Johnson
representing Edith Nelson; Jim Wodziak & Gerald Batkiewicz, pur-
chasers of the property; Lester Brown, owner of adjacent property
at 5600 56th Ave. Persons in attendance opposed to rezoning:
Jack Kroger, 5600 Vera Cruz, who presented a petition with 36
signatures on it requesting that the zoning remain as it is;
Mrs. C. E. Pearson, 5608 Vera Cruz; Dwayne Dallmann, 5619 Vera
Cruz; C. M. Zitterow, 5626 Vera Cruz; V. 0. Phelps, 5649 Vera
Cruz; E. Benesch, 5649 Welcome; Roy Schreiner, 5608 57th Ave.;
and Carl Carlson, 5566 Unity Avenue.
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(April 13, 1970 continued)
There was much discussion regarding the original zoning in this
area; whether the County would allow an entrance on Bass Lake
Road; traffic on a residential street (Vera Cruz); whether teen-
agers would use the laundromat as a hangout; and what the pro-
perty could be used for as presently zoned. Mr. Riley showed
drawings of the proposed laundromat.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to approve the zoning application to rezone from R-1 District
(one family dwelling) to C-1 District (commercial district) and
legally described as follows:
That L3art of the SE of the SWh lying Horth of road, except
street, Parcel. 2440, Section 4, Township 118, Range 21.
And further to approve the rezoning of the balance of the legal
description below that is not presently zoned C-1 District (com-
mercial district) from R,-1 District (one family towelling) to C-1
District (commercial district) and legally described as follows:
The South 120" of the Eaat 1801 of the NEh of the SWh, except
street, Parcel 4210, Section 4, Township 118, Range 21.
By roll call and eating aye: Bergman, Elsen, Juday, Nystrom,
Roleff and Ryg'l; voting no: Schilling, pahos and Neubarth.
MOTION CARRIED 6 TO 3.
7. Rochiey E. Cooler appeared regarding Application 70-4 requesting
rezoning of Parcel 2620, Auditor's Subdivision No. 226, legally
described as that part lying W of E 1501 of Lot 9, Auditor's Sub-
division No. 226, from R-1 District (one family dwelling) to C-1
District (commercial district) for a proposed office building
at 5700 West Broadway. Owner of property, Paul Engelke.
Moved by Commissioner Rol.eff and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to hold a Public Hearing can May 11, 1970 at B:00 P.M. at the
Crystal Municipal, Building, 4141 Douglas Drive, to further con-
sider the zoning application to rezone from R-1 District (ogle
family dwelling) to C-1 district (commercial district) the pro-
perty legally described as that wart lying W of E 150" of Lot ,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 226.
MOTION CARRIED.
G. Neal Bredesen representing Apco Oil Corporation and Michael E.
ylka, owner, and William Soules, attorney, appeared regarding
proposed SUNNYBROOK ACRES 3RD ADDITION, which is a replat of
Lot. 10, Flock 2, Sunnybrook Acres 2nd Addition. The proposed
rear lot line of the lots is offset approximately 3h' east of the
rear lot lines in Crystal Terrace Addition to the north, and the
pxoposed rear lot line of Lot 2 is also approximately 3 ' east
of the present C-1 District (conrnercial district) zoning.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to grant tentative approval of proposed SUNNYBROOK ACRES 3RD
ADDITION, subject to standard procedure, and further subject to
moving the rear lot lines to conform with the commercial zoning
and drainage and utility easements.
MOTION CARRIED.
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9. Neal Bredesen representing Apco Oil Corporation and Michael E.
Zylka, owner, and William Soules, attorney, appeared regarding
a special use permit, Application #70-5, to construct a gasoline
service station on the southerly 180' of the westerly 140' of
Lot 10, Block 2, Sunnybrook Acres 2nd Addition, except street,
(Lot 2, Block 1, proposed SUNNYBROOK ACRES 3RD ADDITION), NE
corner of 32nd Avenue and Douglas Drive. This application also
requests a special use permit over approximately 3�,' beyond the
C-1 District (commercial district) zoning.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Roleff
to hold a Public Hearing to further consider the special use
permit application for Apco Oil Corporation pn May 11, 1970 at
8.30 P.M., at the Crystal. Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas Drive,
on the commercially zoned part of Lot 2, Block 1, proposed
SUNNYBROOK ACRES 3RD ADDITION.
MOTION CARRIED.
i0. Tally -Ho Cafe regarding a building permit, for alterations and
remodeling the exterior of the building at 5216 West Broadway,
Lot 1, Block 1, Kenneth Nelson Addition.
Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to approve a building permit for alterations and remodeling on
the exterior of the building at 5216 West Broadway, Lot 1, Block 1,
Kenneth Nelson Addition, to Tally -Ho Cafe, subject to standard
procedure.
MOTION CARRIED.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Roleff
to adjourn.
Secret dry Neubarth
MOTION CARRIED.
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Chaff an Elsen
APRIL 27, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30 P.M.
with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen, Johnson, Neu-
barth, Rygg and Schilling; the following were absent: Anderson,
Juday, McLaughlin, Nystrom, Pahos, Peters, Plasencia, Roleff and
Smith; also present were planning consultants Sherburne and Schmock.
Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the April 13, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Harold Broughton appeared regarding proposed JOSEPH SCHMITT ADDI-
TION for Wilder Investment Co., which is a replat of the area
lying North of 36th Avenue between Brunswick and Colorado Avenues.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner John-
son to grant tentative approval of proposed JOSEPH SCHMITT ADDI-
TI014 to Wilder Investment Co., and legally described as the East
3301 of the West 40 rads of the South 20 rods of the SWk of
Section 16, Township 118, Range 21, subject to standard procedure,
and further subject to including street easement on 36th Avenue
from 6 ft. on Colorado Avenue and tapering to nothing at
Brunswick .Avenue. Motion carried.
2. Ray Perry appeared regarding a building permit for an addition
to the A. C. Carlson building at Bass Lake Road and Elmhurst
Avenue for individual shops. Mr. Sherburne stated that he had
been in contact with Hennepin County and they have not had time
to evaluate the plot plan of the proposed building.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to table until tete May lith Planning Counission meeting
building permit for an addition to existing building at 6230 56th
Avenue North for individual shops to allow the County to study
the plans and make their suggestions, and also that a better
parking plan be submitted. Motion carried.
3. Merle Mattson of Table Drug Co. appeared regarding Application
#70-8 to rGrone from R-1 District (one family dwellings) to C-3
District (professional office building district), Lot 13, Block 1,
Muff .Addition, 3532 Orchard Avenue North.. There is an existing
Medical Clinic building on this property. Mr. Mattson stated that
he has been unable to rent the building under the present zoning.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Johnson
to hold a Public Hearing May 25, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. at the Crystal
Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas Drive, to further consider the
zoning application of Merle Mattson to rezone as described above.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman area seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to adjourn. Motion carried.
Secretary Neubarth Chairman Elsen
MAY 11, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30 P.M.
with the following members present: Elsen, Johnson, Nystrom, Pahos,
Peters, Plasencia, Roleff and Schilling; the following were absent:
Anderson, Bergman, Juday, McLaughlin, Neubarth, Rygg and Smith; also
present were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner Peters to
approve minutes of the April 27, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Tentative approval of proposed WOOLSEY-LEE ADDITION, 6048 Lakeland
Avenue, legally described as that part of the South 100 feet of
the North 857.72 feet of the NE4 of NE4 lying West of the East
659.9 feet thereof and East of Highway of the NE4 of NE4, except
road, Section 5, Township 118, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minne-
sota.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to grant tentative approval of proposed WOOLSEY-LEE ADDITION,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Final approval of SALSBERG ADDITION, 5715 West Broadway, legally
described as Lot 28, Auditor's Subdivision No. 226.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to grant final approval of SALSBERG ADDITION, subject to standard
procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Roland Erickson appeared regarding final approval of GENERAL MILLS
CRYSTAL ADDITION located in the 6800 Block of 56th Ave. N. and the
5600 Block of West Broadway, legally described as the West 132.8'
of the South 240.65' of Lot 18; the North 65' of Lot 18; all of
Lot 19 except road; and that part of Lot 26 lying South of the
North 131.8' thereof and East of the West line of Lot 19 extended
Northerly except street - Auditor's Subdivision No. 226.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Roleff
to grant final approval of GENERAL MILLS CRYSTAL ADDITION, subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Final approval of RIDGEDALE 2ND ADDITION, 3133-41 Kentucky Avenue
North, legally described as Lots 4 & 5, Block 2, Ridgedale Addition.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to grant final approval of RIDGEDALE 2ND ADDITION, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
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01AY 11, 1970 continued)
5. Final approval of EARL WILSON ADDITION, 3442 Georgia Avenue
North, legally described as the West 1/2 of Lot 18, Block 2,
Gardendale Acres Addition.
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to grant final approval of EARL WILSON ADDITION, subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
6. It being 8:00 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place to further consider Application #70-4 submitted
by Rodney Gooler to rezone from R-1 District (one family dwelling)
to C-1 District (commercial district) the property legally des-
cribed as that part lying West of East 150 feet of Lot 9,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 226, located at 5700 West Broadway.
Chairman Elsen asked those present to voice their opinions or
ask questions concerning the proposed rezoning. Rodney Gooler
explained his plans for a three-story office building; the
first story to be open and partially on columns, to provide
additional parking spaces as required for the total square
footage of the office building. Eighteen persons attended the
hearing. Persons in attendance in favor of the rezoning:
Rodney Gooler, applicant; Bud Manders, grandson of the owner
of the property (Paul Engelke); and Joe Pazandak. Persons in
attendance who voiced their opinions opposing the rezoning:
Mrs. James Forstad, 6804 Cloverdale; Mr. & Mrs. A. R. Aland,
5720 West Broadway; Karen Schilling, 6725 Cloverdale; Donald
Tomlinson, 6812 Cloverdale; and Neal Boucher 6701 Cloverdale.
There was much discussion regarding the effect rezoning to
commercial would have on the residential property in the area.
Moved by Commissioner Schilling and seconded by Commissioner
Johnson to deny the rezoning application as described above on
the grounds that there is quite a bit of commercial property
around not developed and this is too big a building to be com-
patible with a residential area.
Motion carried.
7. It being 8:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place to further consider Application #70-5 submitted
by Apco Oil Co. for a special use permit for a gasoline service
station on the property legally described as the Southerly 180
feet of the Westerly 136.38 feet of Lot 10, Block 2, Sunnybrook
Acres 2nd Addition, except street, located on the NE quadrant
of 32nd Ave. N. and Douglas Drive. Chairman Elsen asked those
present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the
special use application. Ronald Nelson, representing Apco Oil,
showed a drawing of the type of service station they are planning
to build on the property. Those in attendance opposing the
special use permit: Mike Halek, 3141 Douglas Drive; Robert
Dahl, 3156 Florida Avenue.
(May 11, 1970 continued)
Commissioner Roleff stated that because aesthetics have to be
considered and he is concerned about this area and the vacant
land that can be developed as residential, and the tremendous
amount of traffic on Douglas Drive and its potential of increase,
he moved to deny the special use permit as described above.
Said motion was seconded by Commissioner Pahos.
Motion carried.
S. Ray Perry regarding a building permit for an addition to the
A. C. Carlson building at Bass Lake Road and Elmhurst Avenue
for individual shops, tabled April 27, 1970 to allow the County
to study the plans and make their suggestions and also that a
better parking plan be submitted. Mr. Sherburne showed a lettere
he had received from Hennepin County in which they expressed
concern with the proposed expansion and stated they would close
the access from CSAN 10 to the A. C. Carlson parking lot if
the development is permitted.
Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to table for further study building permit for an addition
to the existing building at 6230 56th Avenue North in order to
enable the applicant to work out access problems with the County.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to adjourn.
Chairman sen
SecretzirNeubarth
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MAY 25, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m.
with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen, McLaughlin, Neu-
barth, Nystrom, Peters, Roleff, Rygg and Plasencia who arrived at
7:36 p.m.; the following were absent: Anderson, Johnson, Juday, Pahos,
Schilling and Smith; also present were planning consultants Schmock
and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Roleff to
approve minutes of the May 11, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Final approval of JOSEPH SCHMITT ADDITION for Wilder Investment
Company, 6106 36th Avenue North, legally described as the East
330 feet of the West 40 rods of the South 20 rods of the South-
west 1/4 of Section 16, Township 118, Range 21.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to grant final approval of JOSEPH SCHMITT ADDITION,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Ray Perry and his attorney, Byron McCullagh, appeared regarding
a building permit for an addition to the A. C. Carlson building
at Bass Lake Road and Elmhurst Avenue North for individual shops
tabled April 27th & May llt-h in order to enable the applicant to
work out access problems with Hennepin County. Mr. McCullagh has
been in contact with Hennepin County but access problems have not
been resolved and he questions whether in this instance the County
can dictate the closing of the access. Commissioner Nystrom made
a motion to table this matter until the applicant finds out what
the County is going to do with the access which was not seconded.
Inasmuch as this matter has been postponed twice by the Planning
Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by
Commissioner Peters to approve a building permit for an addition
to the existing building at 6230 56th Avenue North for individual
shops, subject to standard procedure, so it can be presented to
the City Council who has more authority and legal advice so they
can take action on it.
3. It being 8:00 P.M., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and
the place to further consider Application #70-8 for proposed
rezoning from R-1 District (one family dwelling) to C-3 District
(professional office building district), Lot 13, Block 1, Ruff
Addition, 3532 Orchard Avenue North, submitted by Merle D. Mattson,
Noble Drug Co. At the present time there is a medical clinic
building on the premise. Chairman Elsen asked those present to
voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the proposed re-
zoning. Mr. Mattson stated that he wants the zoning changed
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because the building is unusuable under the present zoning and
he would like .to use it as a professional office building. Those
appearing at the hearing included the following:
Ken Evans 3533 Orchard Avenue
F. N. Ahlquist 3509 Orchard Avenue
Don Bishop 3524 Orchard Avenue
Virgil Brackney 3525 Orchard Avenue
Mrs. H. Moerkitz 3509 Noble Avenue
R. A. Ringer 3541 Orchard Avenue
Mrs. Edwin Kuzma 3457 Noble Avenue
There was much discussion regarding the rundown condition of the
area around Penny's and Noble Drug, the condition of the fencing,
whether the 8 lots should be replatted into one lot, curb and
gutter, and the type of business that would be allowed in the
building if the zoning were changed. Commissioner Roleff made a
motion that the rezoning be approved subject to replatting of
Lots 1,2,3,4,13,14,15 & 16 into one Lot, that the fencing meet
the City Code and that permanent proper curb and gutter and
sidewalk be provided along Noble Avenue on Lots 1,2,3,& 4.
This motion was not seconded so Commissioner Roleff amended the
motion to delete reference to curb and gutter and sidewalk as
follows:
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner Plasencia
to approve the rezoning from R-1 District (one family dwelling) to
C-3 District (professional office building district), Lot 13,
Block 1, Ruff Addition, subject to replatting of all eight lots
into one lot, installing new fencing to meet the City Code and to
include closing the opening at the neighbor's present fencing.
By roll call and voting aye: Nystrom, Elsen, Peters, Rygg,
Roleff and Plasencia; voting no: Bergman and Neubarth; abstain-
ing: McLaughlin.
Motion carried 6 to 2
with 1 abstaining.
4. Paul Cleek from Phillips Petroleum Co. appeared regarding Application
#70-9 for a Special Use Permit for a gasoline filling station at
3600 Douglas Drive, Lot 7, Block 1, Schwartz Addition.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to hold a Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. on June 22, 1970 to further
consider the application of Phillips Petroleum for a Special Use
Permit for a gasoline filling station at 3600 Douglas Drive,.
Lot 7, Block 1, Schwartz Addition.
Motion carried.
5. Ralph J. Thomas of Antler Corporation, General Contractors, appeared
representing Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips requesting tentative
approval of plot plan and general layout for building on Lot 4,
Block 1, General Mills Crystal Addition. Mr. Thomas explained
their plans for building a restaurant which will seat 32 people.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to grant tentative approval of proposed Arthur Treacher's Fish
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and chips facility on Lot 4, Block 1, General Mills Crystal
Addition to Antler Corporation, General Contractors, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
6. Chas. A. Schimmel, Commander of V.F.W. Post 494, appeared regarding
a building permit for a 36x50' addition and remodeling to existing
building at 5222 56th Avenue North, Lot 26, Auditor's Subdivision
No. 328.
Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to approve building permit for a 36x50' addition and remodeling to
the V.F.W. Post 494 at 5222 56th Avenue North, subject to standard
procedure.
Motion carried.
Planning Commission members discussed the part of the final draft of
Chapter 42, Zoning Code, which they had received, and approved of it.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Rygg to
adjourn.
Chairman Elsen
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Secretary Neubarth
L-UT,JF 8, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m.
with the following members present: Johnson, Bergman, Nystrom, Elsen,
Rygg, Roleff, Pahos, Peters, Plasencia, Neubarth and McLaughlin who
arrived at 7:40 p.m.; the following were absent: Anderson, Juday,
Schilling and Smith; also present were planning consultants Schmock
and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Pahos to
approve minutes of the May 25, 1970 meeting.
1. Final approval of TSCHUDY ADDITION, 5755 West Broadway, legally
described as that part of Lot 31 in the South 1/2 of Section 5,
Township 118, Range 21, lying East of a line parallel with and
60' East at right angles from the East line of Lot 1, Block 1,
Murray Lane 6th Addition, except street, Auditor's Subdivision
No. 226.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Johnson to grant final approval of TSCHUDY ADDITION, subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Final approval of WOOLSEY-LEE ADDITION, 6048 Lakeland Avenue North,
legally described as that part of the South 100 feet of the North
857.72 feet of the NE4 of NE4 lying West of the East 659.9 feet
thereof and East of Highway of the NE4 of NE4, except road, Section
5, Township 118, Range 21.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner Rygg
to grant final approval of WOOLSEY-LEE ADDITION, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Jim Riley and James Wodziak appeared regarding tentative approval
of proposed WODZIAK ADDITION, northwest corner of 56th Ave. and
Vera Cruz Ave. Mr. Sherburne said he had received a copy of a
letter from Hennepin County to Mr. Riley in which they denied
access on Bass Lake Road.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Johnson
to grant tentative approval of proposed WODZIAK'S ADDITION,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Robert DeFeyter appeared regarding application #70-10 for a
variance to construct a family room which would extend onto the
rear 1/4 of the lot at 6219 46th Ave. N.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin that pursuant to Section 42.21 to grant an exception
to Section 42.16 (e) to allow building onto the rear 250 of the
lot depth.
Motion carried.
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June 8, 1970 - continued
5, Ted Goldman and Joe Pazandak appeared regarding rezoning from
R-1 and R-3 Districts to R-4 District the area lying East of
Nevada Ave. and North and South of 32nd Ave., as submitted in
two zoning applications:
1) to rezone from R-1 and R-3 Districts to R-4 District,
Outlot 2, B. Farr's Addition, and to rezone from R-1 District
to R-4 District, Outlot 1, B. Farr's Addition, and that Mary-
land Ave. be vacated and zoned R-4 District; Owner, Becon
Corporation - Applicant, Joe Pazandak.
2) to rezone from R-3 District to R-4 District the West 150'
of Lot 5, Robbinsdale Gardens, and to rezone from R-1 District
to R-4 District that part of Lot 5, Robbinsdale Gardens, lying
West of the East 131' and East of the West 1501; Owners, Leon
Waters, Don Westveer and Jim Haskins - Applicant, Joe Pazandak.
The rezoning request was tabled January 13, 1969 for further
study and that the City engage a planner to study this area.
The City Council engaged Hodne & Associates to make a study of
the area land use between 36th Ave. and Medicine Lake Road and
Lousiana Ave. and Winnetka Ave. North. On June 9, 1969, Jim
Harrington of Hodne & Associates appeared before the Planning
Commission to present their recommendations regarding the area
land use for this area. The Planning Commission recommended to
the City Council that Scheme A be adopted.
There was much discussion regarding drainage problems which
might occur if Maryland Ave. is vacated and the natural flow
of water is blocked by the development, and also the effect
it would have on Lot 3, Robbinsdale Gardens, north of this area.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Rygg to hold a Public Hearing July 13, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. at the
Crystal Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas Drive, to further con-
sider the zoning applications as described above and also the
recommendation of abandoning the right of way for Maryland Ave.;
and that the following conditions be met prior to any action
being taken by the Planning Commission: (1.) The number of units
that can be constructed on the parcels involved. (2.) A drainage
plan showing the disposition of any surface drainage that may be
disrupted and the method of rerouting such drainage. (3) A con-
tact be made with the owner, or his agent, of Lot 3, Robbinsdale
Gardens Addition. The above conditions are to be met prior to
the Public Hearing.
Motion carried.
6. The City Council met with the Planning Commission members to
discuss Application #70-5 for a special use permit submitted
by Apco Oil Co. for a gasoline filling station at 3200 Douglas
Drive. Those in attendance included Councilmen Duxbury, Rosen-
thal, Buchholz and Dunn; Mayor Lundquist, Mr. Irving and Mr.
Shama. This item was tabled by the City Council June 2, 1970
to enable the City Council to meet with the Planning Commission
to further discuss this special use permit. There was dis-
cussion regarding the reasons why the Planning Commission
denied the special use permit, traffic on Douglas Drive, the
June 8, 1970 - continued
impact on the residentially zoned property in the immediate
vicinity, and the effect of the study for revision of the
zoning code and zoning classifications, and the impending
adoption of same by the City Council.
Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to adjourn.
Chairmo Elsen
Secretary Neubarth
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Jar- " 22, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m.
with the following members present: Elsen, McLaughlin, Neubarth,
Nystrom, Plasencia, Roleff, Rygg and Schilling; the following were
absent: Anderson, Bergman, Johnson, Juday, Pahos, Peters and Smith;
also present was planning consultant Schmock.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner Rygg to
approve minutes of the June 8, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Willis P. Spoerner, 5733 Brunswick Ave. North, appeared regarding
Application #70-11 for a variance of 2' of sideyard requirement
for a 19' attached garage. Reasons stated for request is that
they need a two car garage and desire to keep some backyard for
their use and to shorten drive to street. Presently they have an
existing single car garage on the rear 1/2 of lot. The existing
house is approximately 23' minus to the lot line which would
allow a 17' minus garage to be attached to the house in compliance
with the 5' sideyard requirement. The house on the property to
the south is approximately 14'2" from the lot line and it is Mr.
Schmock's recommendation that if the applicant wishes to build a
larger garage that he purchase 4 or 5 ft. from his neighbor who
has a 70 ft. lot and still would be more than the required dis-
tance from the new lot line.
Art Quady, Fire Marshall for the City of Crystal, appeared and
stated that insofar as fire service is concerned, they are
strictly against any variance changing the minimum requirement
of distance between structures as it can endanger life and
property.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner Rygg
in consideration of the remarks by the Fire Marshall and the
fact that Mr. Spoerner does not wish to negotiate with his
neighbor to purchase 4 or 5 ft. of his property, to deny the
application for a variance of 2 ft. of sideyard on the property
legally described as the North 62' of the East 1/2 of Lot 46,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 328, 5733 Brunswick Ave. North.
Motion carried.
2. It being 8:00 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place for a Public Hearing to consider special use
permit #70-9 for a gasoline filling station on Lot 7, Block 1,
Schwartz Addition, 3600 Douglas Drive, applicant Phillips Petroleum
Co. Paul Cleek explained their plans for putting the building
in operable condition including cleaning up the back part of
the lot, grading and seeding, putting in more asphalt for parking
spaces, putting in permanent curbing, the closing of one egress
and ingress and the dedication of 8' on 36th Ave. John Demarais,
3601 Colorado Ave., appeared and stated that he was not opposed
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to the gasoline station at this location but he objected to
the rundown condition of this and other stations with junk
cars standing around, and also complained of the rats that
were in the area of the station.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to approve a special use permit for a gasoline
filling station on the property legally described as Lot 7,
Block 1, Schwartz Addition, to Phillips Petroleum Co., subject
to the dedication of an 8' easement on 36th Ave.; installing
barrier curbs to prevent parking on the grass area in the back;
and the closing of the driveway closest to Douglas Drive.
Motion carried.
Commissioner Roleff stated that he wanted it as a matter of
record that we do have a new ordinance which will go into
effect which will require rezoning instead of special use
permits, and that he voted in favor of this special use permit
because the station is existing.
. Dave Anderson of Apco Oil Co. at 5419 Lakeland Ave. North
appeared regarding a building permit for remodeling and altera-
tions of the old existing Dairy Queen building adjacent to the
filling station for a bait and sport shop.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to approve a building permit for remodeling and altera-
tions to the existing Dairy Queen building at 5419 Lakeland
Avenue North, on Lot 31, Auditor's Subdivision No. 328, subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to adjourn.
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Secretary Neubarth a
Motion cariied.
ChaixiqE Elsen
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JULY 13, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m.
with the following members present: Elsen, Peters, Rygg, Roleff and
McLaughlin; the following were absent: Anderson, Bergman, Johnson,
Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom, Pahos, Plasencia, Schilling and Smith;
also present were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin
to approve the minutes of the June 22, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Tentative approval of proposed JOHNSON-LUTGEN ADDITION, applicant
Leo Lutgen, located approximately across the street from the
Knights of Columbus Hall and legally described as follows:
That part of the SE4 of the NW4 of Section 9, Township 118,
Range 21, described as beginning at a point on the NEly
right of way line of West Broadway distant 629.4' SEly as
measured along said NEly right of way line from the point
of intersection of said right of way line with the W line
of said SE4 of the NW4; thence E and parallel with the N
line of said Section 9 a distance of 258.3', more or less,
to the Wly line of the Great Northern Railway Co. right of
way; thence SEly along said right of way line 205.00'; thence
W and parallel with the N line of said Section 9 a distance
of 213.4', more or less, to the NEly right of way line of
said West Broadway; thence NWly along said NEly right of way
line of West Broadway a distance of 228.2', more or less,
to the point of beginning.
Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to grant tentative approval of proposed JOHNSON-LUTGEN ADDITION,
as legally described above, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Tentative approval of proposed HEDENSTROM ADDITION, which is a
replat of Lot 7, Block 2, Rosedale Acres Addition, 35th & Zane
Avenue North, applicant Rudy Olson.
Moved by Commissioner,Roleff and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to grant tentative approval of proposed HEDENSTROM
ADDITION, as legally described above, subject to standard
procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Merle Mattson appeared regarding proposed NOBLE DRUG COMPLEX
ADDITION which is a replat of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15 & 16,
Block 1, Ruff Addition, into one lot, 36th and Noble Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Rygg
to grant tentative approval of proposed NOBLE DRUG COMPLEX ADDI-
TION, as legally described above, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
(continuation July 13, 1970)
4. Jerry Olson appeared regarding a building permit for an
Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips on Lot 4, Block 1, General
Mills Crystal Addition, 6800 56th Avenue North. Mr. Olson
explained their plans for a restaurant which will seat 32
people and also have carryout.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Rygg to grant a building permit for an Arthur Treacher's
Fish and Chips on Lot 4, Block 1, General Mills Crystal
Addition, 6800 56th Avenue North, subject to standard
procedure. Motion carried.
5. Ray Perry appeared regarding a building permit to remodel
the existing building at 6430 56th Avenue North (old Eddie
& Dick's station), Lot 18, Block 5, Kensey Manor Addition,
into an office building.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to approve a building permit for remodeling and
alterations to Ray Perry at 6430 56th Avenue North, Lot 18,
Block 5, Kensey Manor Addition, for an office building,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
6. Replatting of V.F.W. property, Lots 26 & 27, Auditor's Sub-
diVision No. 328, into CHARLES R. KNAEBLE POST NO. 494
ADDITION, 5222 56th Avenue North.
Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to grant tentative approval of proposed CHARLES R. KNAEBLE
POST NO. 494 ADDITION, as legally described above, subject t -o
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
7. Phillips Petroleum Co. regarding a building permit for remodel-
ing and alterations to existing gasoline service station at
3600 Douglas Drive, Lot 7, Block 1, Schwartz Addition.
Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to approve a building permit for remodeling and alterations to
Phillips Petroleum Co. to the existing gasoline service station
at 3600 Douglas Drive, Lot 7, Block 1, Schwartz Addition,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
8. It being 8:00 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place to further consider Application #68-17 for pro-
posed rezonings: from R-1 District (one family dwelling)
and R-3 District (limited multiple dwellings) to R-4 District
(general multiple dwellings) and legally described as Outlot 2,
B. Farr's Addition; from R-1 District (one family dwelling)
to R-4 District (general multiple dwellings) and legally
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July 13, 1970 - continued
described as Outlot 1, B. Farr's Addition; that Maryland
Avenue be vacated and zoned R-4 District (general multiple
dwellings); from R-3 District (limited multiple dwellings)
to R-4 District (general multiple dwellings) and legally
described as the West 150' of Lot 5, Robbinsdale Gardens;
and from R-1 District (one family dwelling) to R-4 District
(general multiple dwellings) that part of Lot 5, Robbinsdale
Gardens lying West of the East 132' and East of the West
150'. Said legal descriptions are designated as the area
lying East of Nevada Avenue and North and South of 32nd Ave.
Fee owner - Becon Corporation, Donald E. Westveer, James
Haskins and Leon G. Waters; Applicant - Joe Pazandak.
Chairman Elsen asked those present to voice their opinions
or ask questions concerning the proposed rezoning. Persons
appearing at the hearing included the following:
Ted Goldman, BTA Construction
J. E. Pazandak, Becon Corporation
Mr. Winer, Attorney representing Olaf A. Olson
Mr. Plufka, New Hope Planning Commission
Edward DeJarlais, 7315 33 Ave.
Adrian Olson, 7201 Valley Place
Dennis Albrecht, 7224 33 Ave.
Ted Weprowski, 3240 Louisiana
Lowell K. Thone, 7200 33 Ave.
Edwin Down, 3204 Louisiana
E. V. Goldsmith, 3224 Louisiana
Gary M. Nunn, 7208 33 Ave.
Wm. J. Karges Jr., 7216 33 Ave.
Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to continue the Public Hearing until 8:00 p.m., July 27,
1970 for soil testing and comparative costs of alternate types
of development.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner R;ygg
to adjourn.
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Chairman�%lsen
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JULY 27, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 8:00 p.m.
with the following members present: Peters, Roleff, Elsen, Neubarth,
Bergman, Nystrom and Anderson; the following were absent: Johnson,
Juday, McLaughlin, Pahos, Plasencia, Rygg, Schilling and Smith;
also present was planning consultant Schmock.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Roleff
to approve the minutes of the July 13, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. It being 8:00 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place for the continued Public Hearing to further consider
Application #68-17 for the following proposed rezonings: from
R-1 District (one family dwelling) and R-3 District (limited
multiple dwellings) to R-4 District (general multiple dwellings)
and legally described as Outlot 2, B. Farr's Addition; from R-1
District (one family dwelling) to R-4 District (general multiple
dwellings) and legally described as Outlot 1, B. Farr's Addition;
that Maryland Avenue be vacated and zoned R-4 District (general
multiple dwellings); from R-3 District (limited multiple dwellings)
to R-4 District (general multiple dwellings) and legally des-
cribed as the West 150' of Lot 5, Robbinsdale Gardens; and from
R-1 District (one family dwelling) to R-4 District (general
multiple dwellings) that part of Lot 5, Robbinsdale Gardens
lying West of the East 132' and East of the West 150'. Said
legal descriptions are designated as the area lying East of
Nevada Avenue and North and South of 32nd Avenue. Fee owner -
Becon Corporation, Donald E. Westveer, James Haskins and Leon <4.
Waters; Applicant - Joe Pazandak. Chairman Elsen asked those
present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the
proposed rezoning. Approximately 50 people attended the Public
Hearing. Ted Goldman and Joe Pazandak appeared in favor of the
rezoning. The following people identified themselves opposing
the rezoning:
Lee Liljengren 6820 32 Avenue
Karen Karges 7216 32 Avenue
Bill Karges Jr. 7216 32 Avenue
Donna Albrecht 7224 33 Avenue
Dennis Albrecht 7224 33 Avenue
Jim Bechthold 3100 Kentucky Avenue
Jim Kamerer 3041 Kentucky Avenue
Keith Toelle 3108 Kentucky Avenue
Lowell Thone 7200 33 Avenue
Gary Nunn 7208 33 Avenue
Ted Weprowski 3240 Louisiana Avenue
Sharon Weprowski 3240 Louisiana Avenue
Ed Down 3204 Louisiana Avenue
Ed DeJarlais 7315 33 Avenue
Ed Winer, Attorney representing Dr. Olaf A. Olson
Ted Goldman showed a report by Soil Testing of Minnesota which
indicated that four soil borings had been made on this property.
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July 27, 1970 - continued
Borings 2, 3 and 4 went down 72', 82' and 10' to get to good
ground. Boring 1 indicated the best ground; this was taken
South of 32nd Ave. towards Nevada Ave. Mr. Goldman said it
would cost approximately $25,000 per building to do the exca-
vation. Mr. Goldman did not have comparative costs for single
family dwellings, but indicated that with the expenses so much
higher today for building and the high interest rates, he felt
many people wouldn't qualify to buy a house built on this
property with the added expense of fill.
Ed Winer, Attorney representing Dr. Olaf Olson, fee owner
of the property immediately north of the area under con-
sideration, stated they are,opposed to the rezoning because
they feel it will reduce the value of Dr. Olson's property,
especially if Maryland Avenue is vacated as it would reduce the
number of single family dwellings that could be built on this
property, and also feels the property would be worth less with
apartment units in the area. He also stated they thought it
would be desirable if Mr. Goldman would purchase Dr. Olson's
property and thereby could make better use of the entire area,
possibly with some type of green area with a large complex to
the South.
Chairman Elsen explained to those present that this rezoning
application had been tabled several months ago in order for the
City to engage a planner to study this area,:which included in
the overall planning part of New Hope to be rezoned to multiple
dwelling. As of this date New Hope has not seen fit to go along
with this plan. Mr. Schmock said that the New Hope Planning
Commission is having a Public Hearing for rezoning land South of
this area on August 4, 1970; property located West of Louisiana
Ave. at 30th Ave., from limited industrial to multiple resi-
dential.
There was much discussion regarding traffic in the area,
whether it would be feasible to develop the land under the present
zoning, the number of single family dwellings that could be
built on this property, whether the ground is too swampy, and
the effect apartment buildings would have on the residential
property in this area.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff to deny the rezoning as legally
described above as he shares many of the people's concern with
traffic through a residential area; sees substantial irncrease of
traffic on 32nd when it is completed; shares their concern about
the remaining parcels and how many requests we will have to rezone
industrial and residential land; and is not convinced that the
land is not suitable for development under the present zoning.
This motion was seconded by Commissioner Bergman.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to adjourn.
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AUGUST 10, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30
p.m. with the following members present: Elsen, McLaughlin, Neu-
barth, Nystrom, Rygg and Schilling; the following were absent:
Anderson, Bergman, Johnson, Judah, Pahos, Peters, Plasencia,
Roleff and Smith; also present was planning consultant Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to approve minutes of the July 27, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
i. Final approval of HEDENSTROM ADDITION, 35th & Zane Avenue North,
legally described as Lot 7, Block 2, Rosedale Acres.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to grant final approval of HEDENSTROM ADDITION,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Final approval of JOHNSON-LUTGEN ADDITION, 50th & West Broadway,
legally described as that part of the SE4 of the NW4 of Section 9,
Township 118, Range 21, described as beginning at a point on the
NEly right of way line of West Broadway (formerly known as
Jefferson Highway) distant 629.4' SEly as measured along said
NEly right of way line from the point of intersection of said
right of way line with the W line of,said SE4 of the NW4; thence
E and parallel with the N line of said Section 9 a distance of
258.3', more or less, to the Wly line of the Great Northern Rail-
way Co. right of way; thence SEly along said right of way line
205.00'; thence W and parallel with the N line of said Section 9
a distance of 213.4', more or less, to the NEly right of way line
of said West Broadway; thence Northwesterly along said NEly right
of way line of West Broadway a distance of 228.2', more or less,
to the point of beginning.
Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to grant final approval of JOHNSON-LUTGEN ADDITION, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Final approval of CHARLES R. KNAEBLE POST NO. 494 ADDITION,
5222 56th Avenue North, legally described as Lots 26 & 27,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 328.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to grant final approval of CHARLES R. KNAEBLE POST
NO. 494 ADDITION, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Tentative approval of proposed LAUB 2ND ADDITION, which is a
replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Laub Addition, 6526 45th Avenue North.
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August 10, 1970 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to grant tentative approval of proposed LAUB
2ND ADDITION, subject to possible realignment of the utility
easement by the utility companies, and subject to standard
procedure.thereafter.
Motion carried.
Chairman Elsen stated he had received a letter from the Human
Behavior Commission asking him to appoint a member of the
Planning Commission to serve on the newly formed Environmental
Commission and appointed Commissioner McLaughlin to serve on
the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Commissioner
Rygg to adjourn.
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Secretary Neubarth
Chairman lsen
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AUGUST 24, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m.
with the following members present: Johnson, Rygg, Bergman, Peters,
Elsen, Neubarth, McLaughlin, Juday, Nystrom and Roleff; the following
were absent: Smith, Pahos, Plasencia, Anderson and Schilling; also
present was planning consultant Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Rygg
to approve the minutes of the August 10, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Henry Miller of 2914 Brunswick Avenue North appeared in regard
to rezoning application #70-12 which was a request to rezone
property from R-1 to R-4 located at 2914 Brunswick Avenue North.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to table for further study to allow time for contact
with the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission to determine
how this property will be affected by the overall park develop-
ment plan, the application #70-12 requesting rezoning from R-1
(single family dwelling district) to R-4 (general multiple
dwelling district) the following described property located at
2914 Brunswick Avenue North; the S 210' of the NW4 of the NE4
of the SW 4 of the SWk, also the N 70' of the SW 4 of the NE 4
of the SW4 of the SW4 all in Section 21, Township 118, Range 21.
Motion carried.
2. William R. Langsdorf appeared regarding variance application
#70-13 for his property at 8100 - 33rd Avenue North. The
request was to allow a variance of 11 feet from the ordinance
requiring that no driveway on a corner lot shall be located
closer than 50 feet from the intersection of the property
corners at the intersection.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to approve the request for variance in application #70-13
to permit the driveway opening to be located 39' from the
property corner at 8100 33rd Avenue North and legally described
as Lot 10, Block 1, Winnetka Park First Addition.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to adjourn.
Chairman sen
Secretary Neubarth
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SEPTEMBER 28, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m.
with the following members present: Peters, Schilling, Elsen, Ny-
strom and Neubarth; the following were absent: Anderson, Bergman,
Johnson, Juday, McLaughlin, Pahos, Plasencia, Roleff, Rygg and Smith;
also present were planning consultants Sherburne and Schmock.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Johnson
to approve the minutes of the August 24, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Henry Miller appeared regarding tabled rezoning application #70-12
requesting the rezoning of the property located at 2914 Brunswick
Avenue North from R-1 District to R-4 District to permit the con-
struction of multiple dwelling. Chairman Elsen stated that he
attended the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting at
which time it was indicated that this piece .of land is included
in an application for Federal grant to buy additional land for
park area.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Schilling to deny application #70-12 for rezoning from R-1 Dis-
trict (one family dwelling) to R-4 District (general multiple
dwellings) on the following described property: The S 210' of
the NW4 of the NE4 of the SW4 of the SW4, also the N 70' of the
SA of the NE4 of the SW4 of the SW4, all in Section 21, Town-
ship 118, Range 21.
Motion carried.
2. Earl Wilson of West Suburban Builders, Inc. appeared regarding
proposed EARL WILSON 2ND ADDITION, which is a replat of Lots 11
and 12, Block 1, Sunhybrook Acres 2nd Addition, lying East of
the West 10 feet thereof and lying West of the East 30 feet thereof,
and Lot 2, Block 1, Cravens Gardens Addition. This property is
North of 32nd Avenue abutting on Adair and Brunswick Avenues North.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Neu-
barth to grant tentative approval of proposed EARL WILSON 2ND
ADDITION, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Mannie's DX Service Station at 2756 Douglas Drive regarding special
use permit application #70-14 for an auto wash drive-in at the DX
Service Station at 2756 Douglas Drive. Mr. Schmock explained that
the car wash has already been installed which is not allowed under
our present zoning in a C-1 District without obtaining a special
use permit.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to table until the October 26th Planning Commission meeting
application #70-14 for a special use permit for an auto wash
drive-in on Lot 1, Block 1, Lamplighter Square 5th Addition,
2756 Douglas Drive, to allow Mannie's DX Service Station or some
representative to appear before the Planning Commission and
state their case.
Motion carried.
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September 28, 1970 (continued)
4. George Fletcher of Computer Metal Products regarding a 20x42'
addition to the existing hanger on Lot 9N, Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to approve building permit #19117 for a 20x42' addition
to existing hanger on Lot 9N, Crystal Airport, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
The City of Crystal received a Notice of Public Hearing on Request
for Rezoning and Variance (Case 70-69) from the Village of New Hope
for rezoning from Limited Business to General Business and variance
in setback requirements on the following legally described property:
N 57' of S 182' of E 105' of W 132' of Lot 33, Auditor's Subdivision
No. 226. This is area on West side of Pennsylvania Avenue, between
Service Station and Apartment Building. Purpose of request is to
provide site for auto body shop. Mr. -Sherburne stated that copies
of the Notice of the Public Hearing were sent to Crystal residents
living within 300' of the property in the event they wished to attend
the Hearing which will be held October 6, 1970, at 8:05 p.m. at the
New Hope Village Hall.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Schilling
to cancel the October 12th Planning Commission meeting in view of
the fact that the meeting falls on a Holiday.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to adjourn.
Chairma Elsen
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Secretary Neubarth
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OCTOBER 26, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m.
with the following members present: Bergman, Neubarth, Elsen,
Roleff, Rygg and McLaughlin; the following were absent: Anderson,
Johnson, Juday, Nystrom, Pahos, Peters, Plasencia, Schilling and
Smith; also present were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner Rygg
to approve the minutes of the September 28, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
The City Attorney's legal opinion on public hearings was discussed.
It was suggested that possibly there should be a $50 charge for
proposed plattings as well as for requests for rezoning of land and
variances, and whether the $50 charge covers the cost of advertising,
postage and the work involved in sending out notices of public hearings
should be taken into consideration.
1. Virgil A. Mannie of Mannie's DX Station and a representative
from Sun Ray DX appeared regarding application #70-14 for a
special use permit for an auto car wash drive-in at 2756
Douglas Drive which was tabled September 28, 1970.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to hold a Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. on November 23,
1970, at the Crystal Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas Drive,
to further consider application #70-14 for a special use
permit for an auto wash drive-in on Lot 1, Block 1, Lamp-
lighter Square 5th Addition, 2756 Douglas Drive.
Motion carried.
2. Final approval of NOBLE DRUG COMPLEX ADDITION, Merle Mattson
applicant, legally described as Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15
and. 16, Block 1, Ruff Addition, 35th & Orchard -Noble Avenues
North.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to grant final approval of NOBLE DRUG COMPLEX ADDITION,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3, Jim Robinson of Baldwin Realty Co. appeared regarding proposed
MARS 2ND ADDITION, which is a replat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1,
Mars Addition, West Broadway and Hanson Court, Scandia Campers,
Inc., owners.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Rygg to grant tentative approval of proposed MARS 2ND ADDITION,
subject to a 7' easement for Hennepin County, and further
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
October 26, 1970 (continued)
4. Martin Campion of Campion Associates appeared regarding
proposed CORVALLIS TERRACE ADDITION which is a replat of
Lot 9, Russ 2nd Addition, Corvallis and Jersey Avenue,
into three lots.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to grant tentative approval of proposed CORVALLIS
TERRACE ADDITION, subject to dedicating in the plat an
additional 10' for Jersey Avenue North and further subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
5. Kermit Hill appeared regarding a building permit for a
45x11,' second floor addition and remodeling for the Crystal
Evangelical Free Church, 6421 45th Avenue North.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to approve a building permit for a 45x1112' second
floor addition and remodeling for the Crystal Evangelical
Free Church at 6421 45th Avenue North to Kermit Hill Con-
struction Co., subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
6. Application #70-15 of Wallace B. Kenneth to rezone Lot 1,
Block 1, Douglas Court 2nd Addition from R-4 District (general
multiple dwellings) to C-1 District (commercial) for an
office building.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to hold a Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. on November 23,
1970 at the Crystal Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas Drive,
to further consider application #70-15 for rezoning Lot 1,
Block 1, Douglas Court 2nd Addition, from R-4 District
(general multiple dwellings) to C-1 District (commercial),
2731 Douglas Drive.
Motion carried.
7. Quentin Fiala and John O'Brien appeared regarding proposed
O'Brien & Fiala Addition which was previously denied by the
Planning Commission and City Council. This proposed plat
involves the City of Crystal vacating a portion of the street
right of way at the intersection of Elmhurst -Hampshire and
60th Ave. North, to become combined with Lots 1 and 15,
Lakeland Manor, and made into three lots.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner
Rygg to table the proposed platting until plans for a house
and plot plan are presented.
Motion carried.
October 26, 1970 (continued)
8. The City Council returned rezoning application #70-12 of
Z & S Corporation and Henry Adolph Miller, owner, with
instructions to hold a Public Hearing to further consider
the rezoning request.
Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to hold a Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m. on November 23,
1970 at the Crystal Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas Drive,
to further consider rezoning application #70-12 for rezoning
from R-1 District (one family dwelling) to R-4 District
(general multiple dwellings) on the following described
property:
The South 210' of the NW 4 of the NE 4 of the SW4 of the
SW4, also the North 70' of the SW4 of the NEq of the
SW4 of the SW4, all in Section 21, Township 118, Range 21.
This property is located at 2914 Brunswick Avenue North.
Motion carried.
9. Lester Ziebarth appeared regarding proposed ZIEBARTH ADDITION,
located at 4507 Douglas Drive and legally described as follows:
That part of the South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the
SE4 of Section 8, Township 118, Range 21, described
as follows: Beginning at the SE corner of said
Section 8; thence West along the South line of said
Section 283'; thence North parallel with the East
line of said Section 176.9'; thence East 283' to a
point on the East line of said Section 8, distant
177.01' North of the SE corner thereof; thence South
along East line of said Section 177.01' to the point
of beginning.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner
Rygg to grant tentative approval to proposed ZIEBARTH ADDITION,
subject to a 7' easement for Hennepin County, and further sub-
ject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to adjourn.
Secretary Neubarth
Chairma' Elsen
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NOVEMBER 9, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30
p.m. with the following members present: Anderson, Elsen, Mc-
Laughlin, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters, Plasencia, Roleff and
Schilling; the following were absent: Bergman, Johnson, Juday,
Pahos, Rygg and Smith; also present were planning consultants
Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Roleff
to approve the minutes of the October 26, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
I. The City Council at its regular meeting Wednesday, November d,
1970 were advised by the City Manager of a proposal by
Richard Jordan regarding the land that is under condemnation
at the present time for park and storm sewer reservoir in
the area presently referred to as the Jordan Park (30th and
Welcome). The City Council requested that the Planning
Commission and the Park Commission consider the request of
rezoning an area of 5 to 7 acres to R-4 (general multiple
dwellings), for an exchange of deeding a part of the area
to the City of Crystal. Mr. Sherburne explained the proposal
to the Planning Commission members, indicating on the map
the area which would be affected. There was much discussion
regarding being discrimating against other property owners
if an apartment complex was allowed in this instance and
other requests denied, traffic problems that would exist,
the need for a variance for parking, access problems, and
the effects an apartment complex would have on the park.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to recommend to the City Council that they not
grant this request primarily because of the discrimation
factor against the other property owners, most recent the
Miller property, and also the traffic problem that would
exist if an apartment complex were developed on it, that
a variance would be necessary for the parking and that the
plot would be lying within the park boundary.
By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Elsen, McLaughlin,
Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters, Plasencia, Roleff and Schilling;
voting no: none.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Plasencia
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman 'sen
Secretary Neubarth
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NOVEMBER 23, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30
p.m. with the following members present: Anderson, Bergman,
Elsen, Juday, McLaughlin, Neubarth, Peters, Plasencia and Roleff;
the following were absent: Johnson, Nystrom, Pahos, Rygg, Schilling
and Smith; also present was planning consultant Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to approve the minutes of the November 9, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Final approval of LAUB 2ND ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 1,
Block 1, Laub Addition, 6526 45th Avenue North, submitted by
Dan C. Laub.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to grant final approval of LAUB 2ND ADDITION, subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Final approval of MARS 2ND ADDITION which is a replat of Lots 1
and 2, Block 1, Mars Addition, West Broadway and Hanson Court,
submitted by Baldwin Realty Co.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to grant final approval of MARS 2ND ADDITION,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
:i. Final approval of ZIEBARTH ADDITION located at 4507 Douglas
Drive and legally described as that part of the South 1/2 of
the South 1/2 of the SE4 of Section 8, Township 118, Range 21,
described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of
said Section 8; thence West along the South line of said
Section 283 feet; thence North parallel with the East line of
said Section 176.9 feet; thence East 283 feet to a point on
the East line'of said Section 8, distant 177.01 feet North of
the Southeast corner thereof; thence South along East line of
said Section 177.01 feet to the point of beginning. The pro-
posed plat was submitted by Lester Ziebarth.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to grant final approval of ZIEBARTH ADDITION, subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Application for building permit #19292 for remodeling the
interior of the existing building at 5421 Lakeside Avenue N.
for a new test center for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. to
C. F. Haglin & Sons Construction Co. on part of Lot 18,
Schaeffer's Lakeside Grove Addition.
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Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to grant a building permit to C. F. Haglin & Sons
Construction Co. for remodeling to the existing building
at 5421 Lakeside Avenue, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
5. It being 7:45 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place to further consider application #70-14 for a
special use permit for a Auto Wash Drive-in on Lot 1, Block 1,
Lamplighter Square 5th Addition, 2756 Douglas Drive. Applicar)t
Virgil Mannie of Mannie's DX Station; fee owner Sun Oil Co.
Virgil Mannie, owner of Mannie's DX Station and Arvid Bergsten
who sold him the machine appeared and explained how the machine
operated. Iry Trockman, 5919 Medicine Lake Road, stated
he felt that this service was needed in the neighborhood and
he was in favor of it. Nobody appeared in opposition of
granting the special use permit.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to grant a special use permit to Mannie's DX Service
Station at 2756 Douglas Drive, Lot 1, Block 1, Lamplighter
Square 5th Addition, for a Auto Wash Drive-in with the follow-
ing conditions: that the car wash be used only when the gas
station is open and an attendant on duty, that the automatic
car wash be in a single bay in the existing building and that
the installation meets the requirements of the electrical and
plumbing code of the City of Crystal.
Motion carried.
6. It being 8:00 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place to further consider application #70-15 for pro-
posed rezoning from R-4 District (general multiple dwellings)
to C-1 District (commercial) on Lot 1, Block 1, Douglas Court
2nd Addition, 2731 Douglas Drive. Fee owner and applicant,
Wallace B. Kenneth. Ivan S. Kerr from Mortgage Associates Inc.
appeared representing Wallace B. Kenneth and showed plans for
building a 12 story professional office building on the above
property. Alfred Hall, an attorney representing the Church of
Latter Day Saints, appeared and stated that they were not
opposed to the rezoning if an office building would be con-
structed, but questioned whether something else could be built
on it once it was zoned commercial. Mr. L. Reidenberg, 2741
Zane Avenue, appeared and opposed the rezoning request. Mr.
Sherburne indicated that the plans for an office building did not
meet the building code.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to continue the Public Hearing until December 14, 1970 at
7:45 p.m. and requested that the developer bring in complete
and total plans to meet with the building code and parking
requirements and proof that he has adequate financing avail-
able to construct an office building on the premise.
Motion carried
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7. It being 8:15 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place to further consider application #70-12 for pro-
posed rezoning from R-1 District (one family dwelling) to R-4
District (general multiple dwellings) on the property legally
described as follows: The South 210 feet of the NW4 of the NE4
of the SA of the SW4 and also the North 70 feet of the SW4
of the NE4 of the SW4 of the SW4, all in Section 21, Township
118, Range 21. Said legal description is designated as 2914
Brunswick Avenue North. Fee owner, Adolph Miller; applicant,
Z & S Corporation. John D. Bleaker, Attorney representing Mr.
Miller appeared, together with Mr. Miller's daughter and son-in-
law. Approximately fifty people attended the hearing opposing
the rezoning. The following voiced their opinions:
Clifford Nelson 5804 27th Avenue N.
L. Reidenberg 2741 Zane Avenue N.
Iry Trockman 5919 Medicine Lake Road
Milton Dunham 5909 29th Place N.
Barry Gerr 5932 w9th Place N.
Mrs. Stephen Chaimson 2732 Zane Avenue N.
Charles Alexander Box 3, Route 535, Excelsior
Jim Hawks
Mr. Dunham presented a petition signed by land owners in the area
opposing the rezoning, a copy of which is on file. There was
much discussion regarding the rezoning including that the pro-
perty should be developed as it is zoned, the depreciation of
property if it would be rezoned multiple dwelling, the increase
of traffic if apartment buildings would be built, the question
of discriminating against other property owners with vacant land
if rezoning requests were denied and whether the city would be
buying the property for park purposes.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to deny the rezoning request in view of the comments
made by the people in attendance, traffic consideration, and
particularly in view of the denial the Planning Commission
recommended to the City Council at their last meeting regarding
the Jordan property. Chairman Elsen recommended that the City
Council take steps to purchase the property for park purposes.
Motion carried.
S. Frank Girdler of Real Estate 10, Inc. appeared regarding
application #70-16 for a variance to place a 6x9' sign approxi-
mately 8' to the West of the commercial zoning to line up with
light standards in the parking lot in the Penny's parking lot
at 36th and Orchard Avenue.
Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to grant a variance for a 6x9' sign with a 10' pole
to be placed on the parking lot at Pennys Store, 36th Avenue
and Orchard. Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to adjourn. Motion carried.
Secretary Neubarth Chairkan Elsen
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DECEMBER 14, 1970
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m.
with the following members present: Elsen, Johnson, McLaughlin,
Neubarth, Nystrom, Plasencia and Roleff; the following were absent:
Anderson, Bergman, Juday, Pahos, Peters, Rygg, Schilling and Smith;
also present were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to approve the minutes of the November 23, 1970 meeting.
Motion carried.
I. Application for building permit #19320 for a 50'x70' airplane
hangar on leased Lot 58D, Crystal Airport, to Peterson and
Templin Construction Co.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to approve building permit #19320 for a 50'x70' air-
plane hangar on leased Lot 58D, Crystal Airport, for John R.
Sandberg to Peterson and Templin Construction Co., subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Russell Haverberg of Haverberg Construction Co. appeared
regarding a 6'x8' shelter building for station attendant
on existing gas pump island at the Sinclair Station at
5417 36th Avenue North.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Johnson to approve building permit #19310 for a 6'x8' shelter
building on existing gas pump island at the Sinclair Station
on Tract A, Registered Land Survey #860, 5417 36th Avenue North,
to Haverberg Construction Co., subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. It being 7:45 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place to further consider the continued Public Hearing
of November 23rd, application #70-15, for the proposed rezoning
from R-4 District (general multiple dwellings) to C-1 District
(commercial) on Lot 1, Block 1, Douglas Court 2nd Addition, fee
owner and applicant Wallace B. Kenneth. The Commission had re-
quested that the developer bring in complete plans to meet with
the building code and parking requirements of the zoning ordinance
and proof that he has adequate financing available to construct
an office building on the premises. No one appeared in favor
or opposed to the rezoning application.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Roleff to continue the Public Hearing until January 11, 1971,
at 7:45 p.m., and that the parties involved be notified of our
action which will allow the applicant to present some evidence
of his intent to build the building by showing some agreement
that financing has already been applied for and obtained.
Motion carried.
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December 14, 1970 - continued
Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Commissioner
Johnson to cancel the special Planning Commission meeting of December
28, 1970 because of the holiday season.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Secreta y Neubarth
Chairman/ lsen