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1972 PC Meeting Minutes20 i JANUARY 10, 1972 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Eisen, Juday, Nystrom, Pahos, Peters, Plasencia, ROleff, Ryggr Schilling and wellikr the following were absent: Anderson, Johnson, McLaughlin and. Neubarth; also present were planning consultants Sclunock and Sherburne. Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Rygg to approve the minutes of the December 13, 1971 meeting. Motion carried. 1. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Eisen declared this was the time and the place for a public hearing to further consider proposed rezoning application #71-15 to rezone from C-1 District (commercial) to R-1 District (single family dwelling) and legally described as the South 60' of the East 125' of Lot 1, Block 4, Gardendale Acres. Said legal description is designated as 3347 Douglas Drive. C. P. Melling and Forrest E. Bjork appeared and indicated they wish to have this 60'x125' lot rezoned to residential because they feel the lot is too small to develop commercially, and propose to build a single family dwelling on it. Shirley Lundgren, 6307 34th ],venue north, appeared opposed to the rezoning. There was discussion regarding the advisability of placing a residential lot .between commercial, and multiple dwelling which would be in violation of the spat zoning rules, the upgrading of ,Douglas Drive and how it would affect this area, economic factors involved, and whether the lot could be developed as presently zoned in conjunction with the lot on the corner. The following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Roleff and seconded by Commissioner Pahos to deny rezoning application #71-15 to rezone the South 60' of the East 125' of Lot 1, Block 4, Gardendale Acres, from C-1 District (commercial) to Rai District (single family dwelling) . By call call and voting aye: Eisen, Jud,ay, Nystrom, Pahos, Peters, Plasencia, Roleff, Ryyg, ,Schilling and Wellik; voting no: Bergman. Motion carried 10 to 1. 2. It being 7:45 p.m,, Chairman Elsen declared This was the time and the place for a public hearing to further consider proposes rezoning application 71-14 from R--1 District (single family dwelling) to R_4 District (general multiple dwelling) and legally described as Lets 2,3,4 & 5, Block 1, Graceview Addition. Said legal description is located at 35th & Welcome Ave. Jahn Hedberg of Hedberg Properties and ,lames Cooperman, Architect, appeared and explained their proposed glans for building a two --story, 13 unit multiple dwelling. The following persons were in attendance and indicated they were opposed to the rezoning: January 10, 1972 - continued Rirk 'Thomas, 3543 Welcome Ave.; Melvin Thornton, 3551 Welcome Ave.; George Aebly, 3413 Welcome Ave.; and Bob Ilaver_ty, 5627 36th Ave- Nick Bongiovanni, 3512 Welcome Ave., appeared and indicated he was in favor of the rezoning. After discusaian regarding the desirability of having multiple dwelling as a buffer between residential and commercial, spot zoning, traffic on Welcome Ave . , and the proposed changes of Bighway 100 affecting this area, the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Bergman to approve rezoning application 471-14 as described above. This motion was not seconded. The following motion was then made: Moved by Con issioner Plasencia and seconded by Cormissicner Roleff to deny rezoning application #71.-14 to rezone property from R-1 District (single family dwelling) to R-4 District (multiple dwelling) and legally described as Lots 2,3,4 & 5, Block 1, Graceview Addition, on the basis that this is spot zoning in that the character of the neighborhood is generally residential and in this instance do not think we are justified in putting in a buffer because the commercial is there. By roll call and voting aye: Elsen, Nystrom, Pahos, Peters, Plasencia, Roleff and Schilling; voting no: Bergman, Juday and Rygg; abstaining: Wellik. Motion carried 7 to 3 with 1 abstaining. 3. A representative from the Crystal. Assembly of God Church, 4110 Douglas Drive, appeared regarding variance application #71-16 to allow cuff -street parking to within 12' of stTeet property line in R-1 District along Colorado Ave. from 41st Ave. to the North line of Lot 29, Glenwood Manor. After dis- cussion, the fallowing motion was made: Moved by CoEMis.sioner RY99 and seconded by Commissioner Juday to set a public hearing for February 14, 1372, at 7:30 p.m.., at the Crystal Municipal. Building, 4141 Douglas Drive, to further consider application #71-16 for a setback variance. Motion carried.. 4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to renominate Chairman Elsen for Chairman for the year ending December 31, 1972. Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Plasencia that nominations be closed and the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Chairman Elsen for Chairman for the year ending December 31, 1972. Motion carried. January 10, 1972 - continued Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to renominate Commissioner Peters for Vice -Chairman for the year ending December 31, 1972. Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Plasencia that nominations be closed and the Secretary be instructed to cast .a unanimous ballot for Commissioner Peters for Vice -Chairman for the year ending December 31, 1972. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to renominate Commissioner Neubarth for Secretary for the year ending December 31, 1972. Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Plasencia that nominations be closed and the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Commissioner Neu- barth for Secretary for the year ending December 31, 1972. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Roleff to adjourn. Motion carried. Chairman sen f 4?) Secretary Neubarth 210 FEBRUARY 14, 1972 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen, McLaughlin, Neubarth, Nystrom, Pahos, Peters and Schilling; the following were absent: Juday, Plasencia, Roleff, Rygg and Wellik; also present were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne. Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Peters to approve the minutes of the January 10, 1972 meeting. Motion carried. 1. it being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Eisen declared this was the time and the place for a public hearing to farther consider variance application 071-16 to allow off-street parking to within 121 of street property line. in R-1 District, along Colorado Ave. from 41st Ave. to the North line of Lot 29, Glenwood Manor. A representative from the Crystal Assembly of God Church appeared and showed drawings of the proposed paxking. Nobody appeared opposed to the variance. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Peters that pursuant to Chapter 42.21 of the Zoning Regulations for the City of Crystal, to vary or modify the strict ,application of Section 42.16 (b) to allow an 181 variance for off-street parking on the front property lines of Lot 2, Elock 1, Assemblies of Cod Addition, and the East 1/2 of Lot 29, Glenwood Manor, except street. Motion carried. 2. Messrs. Jahn Spillane from Jackie Inn Fair Stylists, Jim Rydeen, architect, Wm. Nicklow, owner of building and Mr. Conway, his attor- ney, appeared regarding a building permit for Jackie Anna Hair Stylists for general remodeling for a beauty parlor at 6615-56 Ave. North. There was some discussion regarding the parking situation. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin to approve building permit #20296 for general remodeling for a beauty parlor on Lot 2, Ahren's Addition, 6615 56th Ave. North, to Jackie Ann Hair Stylists, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 3. Messrs. Alfred J. Nelson, Orrin Field, Stanley Torgeson and Milt Jewel from Dayton -Hudson Properties appeared regarding a building permit for alterations and an addition to the Target Store at 5537 Vest. Broadway. There was discussion regarding the proposcA altera- tions and addition, and the resurfacing and restriping of the parking lot. Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Ny- strom to approve a building permit for alterations and an addition to the Target Store at 5537 West Broadway, subject to standard pro- cedure. Motion carried. 211 February 14, 1972 - continued 4. Walter J. and Henrietta Vosika appeared ,regarding application #72-1 for rezoning from B-1 District (single family dwelling) to R-2 District (One Or two family dwellings) 0n Lot 21, Block 2, Winnetka Park 1st Addition, 8217 33rd Avenue North. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin to hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m., March 13, 1972, at the Crystal Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas Drive, to further consider application #72-1 for rezoning as legally described above. Motion carried. 5. Final approval of Marcella 2nd Addition, which is a replat of Lots 2 and 3, Block -1, Marcella 1st Addition, located at the North- west quadrant of 32nd & Georgia, which was tentatively approved as Dee Welty Addition. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to grant final approval of Marcella 2nd Addition, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 6. Final approval of Fleming Addition which was tentatively approved as Furniture Barn, Addition, and is a replat of property legally des- cribed as all that part of the SE's of the NWh of Section 9, Township 113, Ranee 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection of the NEly r/w line of the Great Northern Railway with a line drawn parallel with and distant 756.3 feet North of the South line of said SE4 of the NW4; thence running East parallel with the South line of said. SE4 of the NW4, a distance of 286 feet to the actual paint of beginning of the tract of land to be described, which point, is marked by a Judicial Landmark; thence continuing East parallel with the South line of said SE4 of the NW4, 326.8 feet, more or less, to a point which is 60 feet West of the SWly r/w line of State Trunk Highway No. 52 and 218, as measured along a line parallel with the South line of said SE4 of the NW4, which paint is marked by a Judicial Landmark; thence deflecting to the left 1050 39' and running NWly parallel with the SKY r/w lire of said State Trunk Iiighwray No. 52 and 218 a distance of 43.9 feet, which point is marked by a Judicial Landmark; thence deflecting to the left 200 8' and continuing NWly parallel with said SWly r/w line 133.28 feet, more or less, to a point in a line drawn parallel with and 906.3 feet North of the South line of said SE4 of the NW4, said point also being 60 feet West of the Silly r/w line of State Trunk Highway No. 52 and 218 as measured along a line parallel with the South line of said SE4 of the NW4 which point is marked by a Judicial Landmark; thence running West parallel with the South line of said SES- of the NW4, 237.93 feet, more or less, to a point in a line erected per- pendicular to the South line of the tract herein described from the actual perirxt of beginning, which point is marked by a Judicial Land- mark; thence running South along said perpendicular line 150 feet to the actual point of beginning. The property is located at 5101 Lakeland Avenue North. 212 FEBRUARY 14, 1972 - continued Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth to grant final approval of Fleming Addition, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 7. Tentative approval of proposed Audrey Addition which is a replat of property legally described as that part of Lot 1 lying East of the West 3501 thereof except that part of the North 91' sof said Lot 1 lying East Of the West 410' of said Lot 1, and. teat part of Lot 2 lying East of the nest 350' thereof, all in Sunny - brook Acres; and Lot 6, Rosedale Acres, except that part thereof embraced in Hipp's Valley View Addition, Block 5, and except the North 90' thereof in Rosedale Acres. This property is located in the vicinity of Yates & 34th Ave. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to grant tentative approval of proposed Audrey Addition, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. . DISCUSSION ITEM: F. S. Challman and Bob Hagerty appeared to discuss the potential of rezoning the property in their vicinity to Qornmercial which is located on 36th Ave. between Xenia and Welcome, or whether the CouwRission felt the area would remain residential. It was the general consensus of the Planning Com- m.i.ssion that the area would remain single family dwellings. Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Commissioner Peters to adjourn. Secretary Neubarth 44� Chai an Elsen 213 MARCH 13, 1972 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7;30 p.m. with the fc1l.owing members present: Bergman, 1 .Ben, Gilbertson, Juday, Neubarth, Palms and Rygg; McLaughlin arrived at 7:35 p.m.; the following were absent; rs Maxwell, Nystrom, Pete Plasencia, Roleff, Schilling and Welli1; also present were play, consultants Schmcck and 5hnrburne. Moved by Coramissioner 'Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Rygq to approve the minutes of the February 14, 1972 meeting. Motion carried. 1. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place for a public hearing to further consider proposed rezoning application #72-1 to rezone Lot 21, Block 2, Winnetka Park 1st Addition, 8217 33rd Avenue North, from R-1 District (one family dwelling) to R-2 District (one or two family dwellings). Walter j. and Henrietta Vosika appeared and explainod their proposed plans for building a double bungalow on this 120'x120' lot. They wish to reside in one half and rent out the other half. The following persons identified themselves and indicated they were opposed to the rezoning: Earl Maghan 8209 32nd Place James Anderson 8301, 33rd Avenue Carroll McDowell 8214 .32nd Place Ron Reeso 8309 33rd Avenue Mrs. Allan Hum 8.204 33rd Avenue Carol Zemke 8325 33rd. Avenue Dori Robinson 8209 33rd Avenue Vosika's son appeared in favor of the rezoning. After discussion the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin to deny proposed rezoning application #72-1 to rezone Lot 21, Block 2, Winnetka Park 1st Addition from R-1 District to R-2 District. Motion carried. 2. Final approval of COMMUNICATION ADDITION which is a replat of the following described property: Lots 1 through 11 inclusive, Block 1, Twin Lake Addition, all of that part Of Vera Cruz Ave. (noir vacated) a:; laid out and platted in said Twin Lake Addition, lying North of the Fly extension of the South line of said Lot 11. That part of the NE' of the SWh of Section 9, Township .118, Range 21, described as beginning at NE corner of said Lot 1; thence SEly along the NEly line Of sand Tarin Lake Addition to the East line of said NEh of the SWh; thence North along said East line to the SWly line of the Great Northern Railway right--cif-way; thence i+1Wly along said SWIy line to an intersection with the Easterly extension of North line of said Lot 1; thence West along Ely extension of the North line of said Lot 1 to the point of beginning. Lots 1 and 2, except that part of Lot lying East of the West 200 Beet thereof, Auditor's Subdivision No. 359. That part of Lot 19, Schaefer's Lake Side Grove, lying SWlY of the Creat Northera Railway co. right-cf-way. 214 MARCH 13, 1972 - continued Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to grant final approval of COMMUNICATION ADDITION, as legally described above. Motion carried. 3. Lyle Carlson appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed LYLE CARLSON HILLCREST 8TH ADDITION located in the vicinity of future 56th Place & Perry Ave. Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Pahos to grant tentative approval of proposed LYLE CARLSON HILLCREST 8TH ADDITION, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 4. Harmon Ogdahl from 1st Federal Savings & Loan appeared requesting a building permit for the construction of a building to house their facilities which will be located on West Broadway on the lands lying between McDonalds and Carl's Spur Station. After discussion regarding proposed plans, parking and replatting, the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Juday to authorize the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a building for 1st Federal Savings & Loan located at 5440 West Broad- way, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 5. Glenn Burnet from Volp Construction Co. appeared requesting a building permit to build a 801x100' addition to Haugland's for the Young store located in the Willow Bend Shopping Center. After dis- cussion regarding the proposed plans, the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Berg- man to authorize the issuance of building permit #20330 for the con- struction of an addition to Haugland's for the Young located on Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center, to Volp Construction Co., subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 6. Dick Vanman and Pastor Everett appeared requesting a building permit for an addition to the Crystal Assembly of God Church located at 41st and Douglas Drive. After discussion regarding their proposed plans, the following motion was made: moved by CoTpmissioner Rygg and seconded by corm1issioner Neubarth to authorize the issuance of a building permit to construct an addi- tion to the Crystal Assembly of God Church, subject to standard pro- cedure. Motion carried. MARCH 13, 1972 - continued 7. Dave Schwappach appeared requesting a building permit to alter and remodel the existing structure located at 6001 42nd Ave. N. After discussion regarding the proposed plans, the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Rygg to authorize the issuance of building permit #20350 to remodel a building located on that part of Lot 15 lying Northerly of the Southerly 60', Glenwood Manor, 6001 42nd Avenue North, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 5. Mr. Haverberg appeared requesting a building permit to construct a manufacturing plant located at 5265 Hanson Court to manufacture car wash equipment. After discussion regarding proposed plans, the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to authorize the issuance of a building permit to con- struct a building located at 5265 Hanson Court, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 9. There was some discussion regarding a pending special use permit for a car wash on the Les Brown property located at 5600 Bass Lake Road. 1f). John Paulson and Harold Jorgenson appeared regarding the possi- bility of putting in an efficiency apartment in the apartment building at 35th & Lousiana so that the caretaker could have a two-bedxoom apartment instead of a ane -bedroom apartment as origi- nally planned and the apartment next to it becoming an efficiency apartment.. It was the opinion of the members of the commission that this would necessitate changing the ordianc+e to allow effi- ciency apartments and they also felt Ullat this could not be con- sidered a hardship to allow a variance. Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Juday to adjourn. 'J airman sen Secretary Neubarth 216 APRIL 10, 1972 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen, Gil- bertson, Maxwell, Neubarth, Nystrom, Pahos, Plasencia, Rygg, Schilling and Wellik; the following were absent: Juday, Peters, Roleff and McLaughlin; also present were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne. Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Pahos to approve the minutes of the March 13, 1972 meeting. 1. Final approval of AUDREY ADDITION which is a replat of that part of Lot 1 lying East of the West 350' thereof except that part of the North 91' of said Lot 1 lying East of the West 410' of said Lot 1; and that part of Lot 2 lying East of the West 350' thereof; all in 4 unnyhrook Acres; and Lot 6, Rosedale Acres, except that part therer C embraced in Hipp's Walley View Addition, Block 5, and except the North 90' thereof in Rosedale Acres, 34th and Yates Avenue North. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend final approval of AUDREY ADDITION, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 2. Tentative approval of proposed FIRST FEDERAL, RON DOPP ADDITION for First Federal Savings & Loan Association located in the vicinity of West Broadway and proposed 55th Avenue North. Moved by Commissioner Rygg and to recommend tentative approval of ADDITION for First Federal Savings standard procedure. seconded by Commissioner Bergman proposed FIRST FEDERAL, RON DOPP & Loan Association, subject to Motion carried. 3. Tentative approval of proposed RAMBOW FIRST ADDITION which is a. replat of Tract C, Registered Land Survey No. 733; and that part of Lot 2, Block 1, Boulevard Acres lying Fast of the West 40' thereof and South of a line drawn from a point on the West line thereof dis- tant 150' South of the Northwest corner thereof to a point on the Fast line thereof 150' South of the Northeast corner thereof, in t3 p vicinity sof Vera Cruz Ave. and 55th Ave. North. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Rygg to recommend tentative approval of proposed RAMBOW FIRST ADDIP- IrION, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 4. John Besenon from Timesavers, Inc., appeared regarding building permits for alterations and remodeling at Timesavers, Inc., 5270 Hanson Court to Wm. Kranz, Inc. After discussion regarding their proposed plans, the following motion was made: April 10, 1972 - continued Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Gilbertson to recommend approval for issuance of building permits #20410 and #20411 for remodeling and alterations at Timesavers, Inc., 5270 Hanson Court, to Wm. Kranz, Inc., subject to standard procedure. Notion carried. 5. Ray Perry appeared regarding a building permit for an addi- tion to the existing building at 6430 56th Avenue North, Lot 18, Block 5, Kensey Manor. After discussion regarding the proposed plans for an 1800 sq. ft. addition, the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend to approve the issuance of a building per- mit for an 1800 sq. ft. addition to the existing buildina at 6430 56th Avenue North, Lot 18, Block 5, Kensey Manor, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. F. Bernard Herman, architect, appeared representing Sun Develo:>- ment Co., regarding zoning application #72-2, to rezone Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 1, Craig Nelson Fstates, from R-1 District (one family dwellings) to R-4 District (general multiple dwellings), 29th & Douglas Drive, for a proposed medical center building. Mr. Herman explained their plans for Constructing a 56"x104' one-story building. After discussion+the folloTA_,inq motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth to hold a public hearing on Monday, May 8, 1972, at 7:30 p.m., at the Crystal Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas D ivn, to further consider zoning application #72-2 to rezone Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 1, Craig Nelson Estates, from R-1 District (one family dv?.ellings) to R-4 District (general multiple dwellings). Motion carried. 7. Sheldon Bernstein appeared representing David Bundt regarding ;especial use permit application #72-3 for a self service car wash with 5 stalls to be housed in a brick faced masonry building, 5600 56th Avenue North, and legally described as that part of the West 203' of the East 383' of the South 10 acres of the NE4 of the SW4 of Section 4, Township 118, Ranae 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lYincl South of a line drawn parallel with and distant: 150' North of the North line of County Road No. 10. Mr. Bernstein explained their plans for constructing a 90'x33' building, with 5 stalls, which would operate from sunrise to midnight. Jeff Belzer, attorney and Bob Laaldwln were also present.. After dis- cession, the fallowing motion was made: April 10, 1972 - continued Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Com- missioner Neubarth to hold a public hearing at 8:00 p.m., May 8, 1972, at the Crystal Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas Drive, to further consider special use permit application $72-3 for an auto wash drive-in at 5600 56th Avenue North. Motion carried. 8. Jerry Domino from Kraus -Anderson Co. appeared regarding a building permit for remodeling and an addition surrounding the existing building for McDonalds Drivein, 5400 West Broadway, with a seating capacity for 100 people. After discussion regarding the proposed plans and the parking spaces needed, the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Com- missioner Rygg to recommend approval for issuance of a building permit to Kraus -Anderson Co. for alterations and an addition to McDonalds Drivein at 5400 West Broadway, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 9. There was some discussion regarding some long lots in the area of Orchard avenue! and Twin Lake and the possibility of the owners, developing the back half of the lints which have no access by running a driveway along the side of the lot to gain access to the rear so they could be built on. Tt was the consensus opinion of the members that this would not be a satisfactory arrangement and that the only way to develop the rear of the lots would be to extend the street thru the property (Twin Lake Terrace). Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Rygg to adjourn. Secretary Ileubarth Chai n Elsen 11,'tY 8, 1972 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission con- vened at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Flsen, Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom, Pahos, Peters, Plasencia, Rygg and Schilling; the following were absent: Gilbertson, Maxwell, McLaughlin, Roleff and Wellik; also present were planning con- sultants Schmock and Sherburne. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to approve the minutes of the April 10, 1972 meeting. Motion carried. 1. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place for a public hearing to further consider proposed rezoning application #72-2 of Howard C. Gentz, applicant, and Sun Development Co., owner, to rezone from R-1 District (one -family dwellings) to R-4 District (general multiple dwellings) and legally described as Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 1, Craig Nelson Estates, 29th and Douglas Drive North. Bernard Herman of Cottle -Herman Architects, Inc., representing Sun Development Co., appeared and explained their rezoning request for a medical office building, one-story, with driveways on Douglas Drive and 29th Ave. Howard Gentz, applicant, also appeared in favor of the rezoning. The following persons were present and indicated they were opposed to the rezoning: Albert Johnston 2921 Georgia Ave. Duane McMahon 2917 Edgewood Ave. Warren Lundgren 2941 Edgewood Ave. Henry Sampson 2944 Edgewood Ave. Helen Foy 2938 Edgewood Ave. Phyllis Johnston 2921 Georgia Ave. Mrs. Bowman 2937 Douglas Drive Grant Thompson 2900 Fdgewood Ave. Signed petitions from people living in the area who were opposed to the rezoning were presented. There was discussion regarding traffic on Douglas Drive and on 29th Ave., spot zoning and whether there was need for such a building in this area, after which the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Peters to recommend to deny rezoning application #72-2 as described above based on the objections of the people present and that the owner has not shown that he has attempted to develop it for residential use. Motion carried. 220. May 8, 1972 - continued 2. It being 8:00 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place for a public hearing to further consider special use permit application #72-3 for an auto wash drivein, at 5600 56th Avenue North, and legally described as that part of the West 203' of the East 383' of the South 10 Acres of the NE4 of the SA of Section 4, Township 118, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying South of a line drawn parallel with and distant 150' North of the North line of County Road. No. 10, David Bundt, applicant, and Lester Brown, owner. Sheldon Bernstein, representing the owner, appeared and explained their plans for constructing a self-service car wash with 5 stalls, with hours of operation from sunrise to midnight, on the South portion of the lot. Jeff Belzer, attorney, and Bob Baldwin were present and spoke in favor of the special use permit. The following persons were present and indicated they were opposed to the special use permit: Jack Kroger 5600 Vera Cruz Ave. Janet Wenlund 5630 Welcome Ave. Dennis Schwinn 5638 Vera Cruz Ave. Eugene Welters 5704 56th Ave. Dwayne Dallmann 5619 Vera Cruz Ave. There was discussion regarding the proposed plans, the general zoning of the surrounding area, the possibility of an unattended business being a nuisance to the residents, and the Park Board's interest in obtaining the North half of the lot for park use, after which the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Pahos and seconded by Commissioner Juday to recommend to deny special use permit application #72-3 for an auto wash drivein, as legally described above, being in the best interests of the neighborhood and the City of Crystal; because an auto car wash is incompatible with the neighborhood, especially with the hours and the type of operation which could become a nuisance to the residents; is close to park property; and could add to the traffic problem as they have had many acci- dents in the immediate vicinity. Motion carried. 3. Dabe J. Shama, City Attorney, appeared regarding a past request of the Planning Commission for an opinion of the Attorney General with regards to tax exempt apartment buildings. Neal Woodington of Rembrandt Enterprises was also present. Mr. Shama requested that the proponents furnish him a statement showing all the facts to enable him to get an opinion from the Attorney General. 4. Final approval of EARL WILSON 3RD ADDITION, which is a replat of Lots 13 and 14, Block 1, Sunnybrook Acres 2nd. Addition, located North of 32nd Ave., abutting on Adair and Brunswick Ave. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Rygg to recommend final approval of EARL WILSON 3RD ADDITION, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. May 8, 1972 - continued 5. Tentative approval of proposed MCDONALDS 1ST ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Zien's Addition and the East 200' of that part of Lot 34, Auditor's Subdivision No. 328, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying West of the East line of Section 5, Township 118, Range 21, subject to the easement in favor of the City of Crystal over the 33' adjoining said premises on the East side thereof for public street and highway, 5400 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to recommend tentative approval of proposed MCDONALDS 1ST ADDITION, subject to an easement along West Broadway as recommended by Hennepin County, and further subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 6. Kenneth Johnson, contractor, appeared regarding a building permit for alterations and remodeling to the building at 5124 Hanson Court, Midwest Industrial Sewing Equipment, Inc., owner. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Pygg to recommend the authorization of issuance of building permit #20578 to Kenneth Johnson for remodeling and alterations to the building located at 5124 Hanson Court, Lot 2, Block 1, Mars 2nd Addition, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 7. Jim Wodziak appeared regarding a building permit for alterations, remodeling and an addition to the Palace Inn at 5607 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth to table for further study the authorization of issuance of a building permit for alterations, remodeling and an addition to the Palace Inn building at 5607 West Broadway for the purpose of clarifying the parking problem and also whether when replatted if there would be adequate parking. Motion carried. 8. Pastor John Everett of Crystal Assembly of God church, 4110 Douglas Drive appeared regarding application #72-4 requesting a side -street variance of 3.9'. Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Rygg that pursuant to Chapter 42, Zoning Regulations, Section 42.21, to recommend a variance to the strict application of sideyard setback requirement, Section 42.16(d)2., to allow a 3.9' variance to the Crystal Assembly of God church at 4110 Douglas Drive, Lot 1, Block 1, Assembly of God Addition, as per application #72-4. Motion carried. 222: Pay 8, 1972 - continued 9. Fray Perry appeared regarding variance application #72-5 foo parking requirements at 6430 56th Avenue North, Lot 18, Block 5, Kensey Manor Addition. A building permit was approved at the last Planning Commission meeting for an addition to the existing building. The City Council at their xegular meeting following the Planninq Commission recommended approval of authori- zation to issue a building permit and requested that Mr. Perry submit an application for parking requirement variance of 14 stalls on the property. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Bergman that pursuant to Chapter 42, Zoning Regulations, Section 42.21, to recommend a variance to the strict application of Section 42.13(f)20., off-street parking requirements of retail business, to allow a variance of 14 parking stalls on Lot 18, Block 5, Kensey Manor Addition, 6430 56th Avenue North, as per application #72-5 submitted by Ray Perry. Motion carried. 10. Mr. Anderson of Anderson Agency, Inc., 2522 Harding St., N.E. appeared regarding application #72-6 for rezoning from R-1 Dis- trict (one family dwellings) to C-3 District (professional office building), legally described as the West 85' of Tract D, Registered Land Survey No. 443, 5724 56th Avenue North, Harold. O. Walters, Jr., owner. Mr. Anderson explained their reason for the requested rezoning to build a one-story and basement insurance office. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to hold a public hearing on Monday, June 12, 1972, at 7:30 p.m., at the Crystal Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas Drive, to further consider zoning application #72-6 as described above. Motion carried. 11. Zoning application #72-7, Union Oil Co., owner, Richard Dempsey, applicant, to rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Lane's Addition, 2700 Louisiana Avenue North, from R-1 District (one -family dwellings) to R-2 District (one or two family dwellings). Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner. Nystrom to hold a public hearing on Monday, June 12, 1972, at 8:00 p.m., at the Crystal Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas Drive, to further consider zoning application #72-7 as described above. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to adjourn. Secretary Neubarth Chairm Elsen 223, JUN_r•, 12, 1972 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen, Maxwell, McLaughlin, Neubarth, Nystrom, Pahos, Peters, Plasencia and Rygg; the following were absent: Gilbertson, Juday, Roleff, Schilling and Wellik; also present were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to approve the minutes of the May 8, 1972 meeting. Motion carried. 1. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place for a public hearing to further consider proposed rezoning application #72-6 of Harold O. Walters, Jr., owner, and Andersen Agency, Inc., applicant, to rezone from H-1 .DiStrict (cine family dwellings) to C-3 District (professional office building) for property legally described as the West 851 of Tract D, Regis- tered Land Survey No. 443, 5724 56th Avenge North. At this time Chairman VIsen declared that the public hearing would be adjourned to later in the evening as requested by the applicant to enable his builder to be present v ; th their plans. 2. Mrs. Alton Ulberg appeared regarding variance application #72-8 for a 161x15' addition to the rear of the dwelling at 3522 Hampshire Avenue North legally described as the South 1/2 of that part of Lot 7 lying South of the North 6' thereof and West of the East 135' thereof, Gardendale Acres. After discussion regarding the lot, the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Commissioner Bergman that pursuant to Chapter 42.21 to vary or modify the strict application of Section 42.16(e) that rear yard shall be not less than 25% of the lot depth and recommend granting a rear yard vari- ance for an addition to the dwelling at 3522 Hampshire Avenue North. Motion carried. At this time Chairman Elsen reconvcned the public hearing regarding proposed rezoning application #72-6. Swen Anderson, president of Anderson Agency, Inc., applicant, stated that his builder who bad the plans would not be present but that he would explain their proposed plans for building a 401x50' one story and basement building, with brick facing on all four sides, the parking lot to be north of the building and the entrance to be cuff of Yates Ave. to be used as an insurance office. The following persons were present and indicated they were in favor of the rezon- ing: Robert Miller, 5708 56th Avenue North; Duane Jost, 5709 56th Avenue North. Nobody appeared opposed to the rezoning. After discussion the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin to recommend approval of rezoning application #72-6 as G June 12, 1972 - continued described above. By roll call and voting aye: Bergman, Elsen, McLaughlin, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters, Plasencia and Rygg; voting no: Maxwell and Pahos. Motion carried 8 to 2. 3. It being 8;00 p..m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place for a public hearing to further consider proposed rezoning application #72--7 of Union Oil. Co., owner, and Richard Dempsey, applicant, to rezone from RTI. District (cine family dwell- ings) to R-2 District (one or two family dwellings) for property legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Lane's Addition, 2701 Loui- siana Avenue North. Dick Dempsey appeared and stated the reason for the rezoning request is for a proposed double bungalow to be built on this lot. Nobody appeared opposed to the rezoning request. After discussion regarding the zoning in the vicinity of this lot, the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Maxwell to recommend to the City Council approval of rezoning application #72-7 as described above. Motion carried. 4. Tentative approval of proposed BRISKY 2ND ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Brisky Addition, and that part of Lot 18, Auditor's Subdivision No. 226 described as follows: Com- mencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 17, Auditor's Subdivision No. 226; thence North to a point which is 65' South and 199.2' East of the Northwest corner of said Lot 18; thence East and par- allel with the North line of said Lot 18 to the Westerly line of Jefferson Highway; thence Southeasterly on the Westerly line of Jefferson Highway to the Northeast corner of said Lot 17; thence West on the North line of Lot 17 to the place of beginning. Appli- cant, Brisky's Palace Inn, Inc. There was discussion regarding the plat not showing the right of way required by Hennepin County after which the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend tentative approval of proposed BRISKY 2ND ADDITION, subject to showing the right of way requirements set forth by Hennepin County, and further subject to standard pro- cedure. Motion carried. S. Frank Pattee, architect, and Jim Wodziak of the Palace Inn appeared regarding a building permit for alterations and remodel- ing and an addition to the Palace Inn at 5607 West Broadway, which was tabled .May 8th fQr the purpose of clarifying the parking problem and also whether there would be adequate! parking. After discussion regarding the proposed plans, repla.tting and the parking area, the following motion was made: June 12, 1972 - continued Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth to recommend approval of authorization of issuance of building permit for alterations and remodeling and an addition to the Palace Inn building at 5607 West Broadway, subject to the entire property being replatted into one lot to provide the required parking for the expanded use, and further subject to standard pro- cedure. Motion carried. 6. Arnold Johnson appeared regarding tentative approval of pro- posed ARNOLD'S 2ND ADDITION which is a replat of the West 1/2 of Lot 10, Auditor's Subdivision No. 314, lying between 46th Ave. & 46th P1. in the 7000 block. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Rygg to recommend tentative approval of proposed ARNOLD's 2ND ADDITION, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 7. Leonard and Viola Smothers appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed SMOTHERS ADDITION which is a replat of Lots 47 and 48, except the North 576' thereof and also except the west 15' of said Lot 47, Auditor's Subdivision No. 324, 42nd & Florida Ave. North. Moved by Commissioner Maxwell and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to recommend tentative approval of proposed SMOTHERS ADDI- TION contingent on their dedicating 5' right of way along Florida Avenue, and further subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 8. Glen Burnett appeared from Volp Construction Co. regarding a building permit for remodeling and alterations at 225 & 227 Willow Bend (formerly Crystal Library & Crystal Bakery) for Dana's Apparel. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend authorization of issuance of a building per- mit for alterations and remodeling to the building at 225 & 227 Willow Bend to Volp Construction Co., subject to standard pro- cedure. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to adjourn. r r s Secretary Neu arth ,r rel 1 Chairma len 5 226 JULY 10, 1972 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Elsen, Juday, Maxwell, McLaughlin, Neu- barth, Nystrom and Rygg; the following were absent: Bergman, Gilbertson, Pahos, Peters, Plasencia, Roleff, Schilling and Wellik; also present was planning consultant Schmock. Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Rygg to approve the minutes of the June 12, 1972 meeting. Motion carried. 1. Final approval of ARNOLD'S 2ND ADDITION which is a replat of the West 1/2 of Lot 10, Auditor's Subdivision No. 314, lying between 46th Ave. and 46th Pl. in the 7000 block. Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth to recommend final approval of ARNOLD'S 2ND ADDITION, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 2. Robert Alm of Alm Construction Co. and North Star Shopping Center, Inc., appeared regarding building permit approval for proposed remodeling, alterations and addition to the Chalet Supper Club and North Star Bar at 36th and Kinhway 100. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend approval of authorization to issue a building permit for alterations, remodeling and an addition to the Chalet Supper Club and North Star Bar at 36th and Highway 100 to Alm Construction Co., subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 3. DISCUSSION ITEM: Commissioner Elsen informed the Planning Commission of the possibility of construction of a federally subsidized hi -rise apartment building being proposed for the Becker Park area, after which there was some discussion on this subject. Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Commissioner Rygg to adjourn. Neuharth _ . C airman sen A Lr J AUGUST 14, 1972 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen, Maxwell, Neubaxth, Pahos, Peters, R 99 and Schilling; the follow- ing were absent; Juday, McLaughlin, Nystrom, Plasencia, Roleff and Wellik; also present were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Rygg to approve the minutes of the July 10, 1972 meeting. Motion carried. 1. John W. Johnson and Victor J. Tarnowski appeared regarding a building permit for an airplane hanger on Lot 58C at Crystal Airport. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to recommend to the Council approval of authorization to issue building permit tt) John W. Johnson and Victor J. Tarnowski for a 50' x 40' airplane hanger building on Lot 58C at Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 2. Lyle Carlson appeared regarding additional revisions of LYLE CARLSON'S HILLCREST 8TH ADDITION proposed plat,previously considered by the Planning Commission on March 13, 1972. Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Neu- barth to recommend tentative approval of proposed LYLE CARL - SON'S HILLCREST 8TH ADDITION, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 3. Harold J. Herman appeared regarding a building permit for remodeling the existing building at 3537 Douglas Drive into two stores by installing a 100' partition and putting in new front and rear entrances. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to recommend the authorization of issuance of building permit #20952 to Harold J. Herman for remodeling and alterations to the existing building located at 3537 Douglas Drive North, Lots 1 to 6, Gardendale Acres, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 4. Variance application #72-9 by Kraus -Anderson of St. Paul Co. to build on 5 feet of the 30 foot storm sewer easement on the South property line at McDonalds, 3400 West Broadway, to allow remodeling of the existing building. Nobody appeared representing the applicant or owner. 228 August 14, 1972 - continued Moved by Commissioner Maxwell and seconded by Commissioner Bergmaii to table variance application #72-9 until appli- cant brings in a corrected survey. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Berg- man to adjourn. Secretary Neubarth Chair n Elsen. X29 AUGUST 28, 1972 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7::30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen, Mc- Laughlin, Nystrom, Peters and Rygg; the following were absent: Juday, Maxwell, Neubarth, Pahos, Plasencia, Roleff, Schilling and Wellik; also present were planning consultants Schmock and Sher- burne. Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Rygg to approve the minutes of the August 14, 1972 meeting. Motion carried. 1. Thomas Albers, Area Supervisor of McDonald's, appeared regarding variance application #E72-9 of Kraus Anderson of St. Paul Co. to build on 3' of the 30' storm sewer easement on the south pro- perty line at McDonald's, 5400 West Broadway, to allow Temoodel- ing and an addition to the existing building Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend approval of a 3' encroachment of the 301 storm sewer easement to Krays --Anderson of St: Paul Co., on the north 3" of the South 30' of Lot 1, Block 1, Zien's Addition, and that an agreement be entered into between thou City of Crystal and the property owners to hold the City harm- less iri case of any damage resulting from the necessity of the City making any alterations or repairs to existing storm sewer. Motion carried. 2. Patricia J. Bolduc, 6420 31st Avenue North, appeared regarding the division of part of Lot 3, Block 1, Sunnyview Hills, which was divided in the earl 50':;. Pn- clutions were passed waiVinq the subdivision ordinance wit -Ii respect to ether parcels within - the same platted lot. This property has been conveyed on five occasions since 1951 using the existing legal description. Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to recommend approval of adoption of a resolution for division and conveyance of that part of Lot 3, Block 1, Sunny- vieuA7 Fills, described as follows: Beginning at a paint in the SWlY line of said Lot 3, distant 247.38' Nally from the SE corner of said Lot 3; thence NrUy 223.3' to a point which is 98.45' Nally f omri a point in the Fast line of said Lot 3; which point is 175.751 N of the SB corner of said Lot 3; thence NWly 36,7' to a point which is 218.3' NRIY from a point in the SWly line Of said Lot 3 which point is 123.691 NWIy from the point of begiannin,gi thence SW1y 216.3' to said point in the SWrly line Of said. Lot 3, which is distant 123.69' Nally fromm the point of beginning; thence SBly along said SThIly line to the point of beginning. Motion carried. 230 August 28, 1972 - continued 3. Lawrence Gleason of Crystal 'laza, Inc., 5747 West Broadway appeared regarding application #72-10 for a variance in off street parking requirements to allow a retail operation in the 1100 sq. ft. on the second floor of the existing office build- ing. on November 19, 1968, the City Council granted a vari- ance to allow three fewer perkir)g stalls on this property before a building permit was issued, and an additional variance of seven parking stalls would be needed to meet the off street parking requirements for this retail operation. Mrs. Albert Rymanski also appeared and explained their plans for operating a specialty shop providing clothes for women in excess of size 18. After much discussion regarding the off-street parking requirements, parking on the streets, and the hours the shop would be operating, the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin that pursuant to Section 42.21 of Chapter 42 Zoning Regulations of the City Code, to rccommend an exception to modify the strict appl.i.caticn of the requirements for off strec,t parking in Section 42.13 (f) , Paragraph 20, of seven fewer parking stalls. 33y Rohl call and voting aye! Bergman, E1sen, McLaughlin, Nystrom and Peters; voting no: Rygg. Motion carried 5 to 1. 4. Allen Parliament of Dean Casting & Manufacturing Co., 5323 Lakeland Avenue North, appeared regarding building permit for remodeling and alterations to existing building to allow for two manufacturing operations in same building. Moved by commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Cammissioner Rygg to recommend approval of authorization to issue building permit #20987 for remodeling and alterations to ,existing building to allow two separate industrial businesses to occupY the building on Lot 1, 81ock 1, Dean Casting & Manufacturing Addition, 5323 Lakeland Avenue North, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 5. Drs. Wm. Funk and Jerrold Woods, Veterinarians, and Robert Phillips appeared regarding a build -Ing permit for remodeling and alterations to existing building at 5561 Lakeland Avenue North for a Veterinarian's office and an application for a license to maintain a commercial kennel business. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin to recommend approval of authorization to issue building permit #20984 for alterations and remodeling to existing building at 5561 Lakeland Avenue North for a Veterinarian's office and application for a license to main- tain a commercial kennel business. Motion carried. 231 August 28, 1972 - continued 6. Final approval of FIRST FEDERAL, RON DOPP ADDITION, located in the vicinity of West Broadway and proposed 55th Avenue North. Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend final approval of FIRST FEDERAL, RON DOPP ADDITION, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin to adjourn. Chair nEls,en Secretary Neubarth 232 SEPTEMBER 11, 1972 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen, Ellefson, Juday, Neubarth, Pahos and Plasencia; Rygg arrived at 7:35 p.rrk. ; the following were absent: Maxwell, MCLa:ughlin, Ny- strom, Peters, Acleff, Schilling and wellik; also present were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne. Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Pahos to approve the minutes of the August 28, 1972 meeting. Motion carried. 1. Mike Weigel appeared regarding tentative approval of pro- posed WEIGEL ADDITION which is a replat of that part of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, Township 118, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as follows to -wit: Beginning at a point on the East line 1473.88 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Section 20; thence West parallel with the South line of said East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 a distance of 243.00 feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said section a distance of 100.00 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 a distance of 243.00 feet, more or less to the East line of said Section 20; thence South along said East line a distance of 100-00 feet to the point of beginning. Said legal description is located at the Northwest quadrant of 30th Ave. and Douglas Drive. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Juday to recommend tentative approval of proposed WEIGEL ADDITION, as legally described above, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 2. Menne M. Strand appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed STRAND ADDITION which is a replat of that part of the East 77 feet lying North of the Fouth 170.85 feet, thereof, Lot 9+, Auditor's Subdivision No. 314, Hennepin County, Minnesota. This property is the second lot East of 1,oui8iana Ave. aii 46th Mace which received variance approval, for insufficient lot depth by the Planning Com- ir�_I_ cn on November 6, 1971. Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner Rygg to recommend tentative approval of proposed STRAND ADDITION, as legally described above, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried.. September 11, 1972 - continued 3. John Besonen of TiTnesavers, Inc., appeared regarding a building permit for alterations and remodeling to the exterior of the office building at 5270 Hanson Court to Kranz Construction Co. Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth to recommend authorization to issue building per- mit for remodeling and alterations to the exterior of Time- savers office building at 5270 Hanson Court to Kranz Con- struction Co., subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner Rygg to adjourn. Chairman lsen Secretary Neu arth 233 OCTOBER 10, 1972 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Elsen, Ellef- son, Maxwell, Ncubarth, yatrorn, Peters, Plasencia, Rygg, Schilling, McLaughlin arrived at 7:40 p.m., and Bergman arrived at 7:45 P.r.; the following were absent: Juday, Pahos, Roleff and Wellik; also present were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne. Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Plasencia to approve the minutes of the September 11, 1972 meeting. Motion carried. J.. ;-ally Andersen of Twin Oaks Realty appeared regarding tenta- tive approval of proposed SIEVERT TERRACE ADDITION which is a replat of Outlots 1 & 2, Gorian Addition, and that part of the West 1/2 of Lot 11 lying South of the North 200 feet, Block 4, Sunnyview Hills. Said legal description is located north of 31st Ave. & Georgia Ave. Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Rygg to recommend to grant tentative approval of proposed SIEVERT TERRACE ADDITION, as legally described above, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 2. Lyle Carlson appeared regarding final approval of proposed LYLE CARLSON'S HILLCREST 8TH ADDITION located at future 56th Place & Perry Ave. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend to grant final approval of LYLE CARLSON'S HILLCREST 8TH ADDITION, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 3. Glenne M. Strand appeared regarding final approval of pro- posed STRAND ADDITION located on 46th Place east of Louisiana Ave. Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner Neu- barth to recommend to grant final approval of STRAND ADDITION, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 4. Final approval of proposed WEIGEL ADDITION located at the north- west quadrant of 30th Ave. & Douglas Drive, applicant Mike Weigel. Moved by Commissioner Rygg and seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin to recommend to grant final approval of WEIGEL ADDITION, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 235 October 10, 1972 (continued) 5. Swen Anderson, President of Anderson Agency, Inc., appeared regarding variance application #72-12 at 5724 56th Avenue North, legally described as Tract D, Registered Land Survey No. 443 except the East 5', to use proposed office building as an insurance agency (property now zoned C-3 District). A variance is requested to Section 42.092, uses permitted in a C-3 District, and a further variance of parking requirements of 15 parking spaces to 10 spaces. Mr. Anderson presented plans for building a 40'x50' split level concrete block building, and explained their plans for using only the upper level for offices at the present time and the lower level to be used for storage, recreation and future offices. There was much dis- cussion regarding the required variances, parking problems if the lower level is utilized for offices in the future, and possible changes in the building and parking plans, after which the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin to table variance application #72-12 until the developer of this plan comes up with a plan that conforms with the ordinance regarding the ramp, and further that we hold a public hearing to discuss with the neighbors of the abutting property the possibility of a parking setback variance. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson indicated that if the variance application was tabled he would not be interested in pursuing it further because it would not allow him enough time to construct the building. There was further discussion regarding possible changes in the plans which would conform with our ordinances, building a smaller building or a one-story building, after which the following motions were made: Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin to withdraw the motion to table this matter for further study. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Maxwell and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to recommend to deny the variances as listed above. Motion carried. 6. Stanley Wodziak of the Palace Inn appeared regarding a building permit for alterations and remodeling to the existing building at 5607 West Broadway, Lot 16, Auditor's Subdivision No. 226. October 10, 1972 - continued Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to recommend authorization to issue building permit #21089 for alterations and remodeling to the existing building at 5607 West Broadway, Lot 16, Auditor's subdivision No. 226, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin to adjourn. Chairman E en Secret ry Neubarth 234 NOVEMBER 13, 1972 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen, Ellefson, Juday, , Neubarth, Nystrom, Pahos and Plasencia; the follow- ing were absent: Maxwell, McLaughlin, Peters, Roleff, Rygg, Schill- ing and Wellik; also present was planning consultant Sherburne. Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Plasencia to approve the minutes of the October 10, 1972 meeting. Motion carried. 1.. David Olson of Fidelity Securities & Investment Co. appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed CRYSTAL SECURITIES 2ND ADDITION which is on the east side of West Broadway and 51st Ave. Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend to grant tentative approval of proposed CRYSTAL SECURITIES 2ND ADDITION, subject to utility and drainage easements and 7 feet additional right of way as recommended by Hennepin County. Motion carried. 2. A. T. Salsberg of Thriftway, Inc., and D. J. Kranz appeared regarding application #72-13 for a variance in parking require- ments for a proposed 11,160 square feet addition to the existing Thriftway Market at 5715 West Broadway. Mr. Salsberg indicated that he is fauyinq additional praj)erty to the north to provide area for building and parking requiremeat needs for the addition and wishes to have the 9 parking space variance reaffirmed which was granted at the time the building perinit was issued and is asking for an additional variance of 7 parking spaces. After discussion regarding the proposed plans, parking requirements and offstreet parking on Kentucky Ave., the following motion was made: Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Bergman that providing Mr. Salsberg acquires additional land as submitted in plot plan by Mastny Paulsen Architects 10/19/72 for an 11,160 square feet addition to existing Thriftway Market at 5715 West Broadway, that pursuant to Section 42.21 of Chapter 42, Zoning R.equlat €ins of the City Code, to r-ecarp nand an exception to modify the strict application of the require- ments for off street parking in Section 42.13(f) of 16 fewer parking stalls for the total development, making the required number of parking stalls 161 instead of the 177 required under. Section 42.13(f). Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Plasencia to adjourn. Secretary Neubarth F Chairm Elsen 239 DECEMBER 11, 1972 The regular meeting of the Crystal. Planning Ccmmission convened at 7-30 p.m. with the f011ouling members present: Bergman, Elsen, F11efson, Maxwell, McLaughlin, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and Pygg; the following were absent, Juday, Pahos, Plasencia, R.cleff, Schilling and Plelli-k; also present were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne. Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to approve the minutes of the November 13, 1972 meeting. Motion carried. 1. Final approval of SMOTHERS ADDITION, northwest quadrant of 42nd Ave. and Florida Ave., applicant Leonard Smothers. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Rygg to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval Of SMOTHERS ADDITION, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 2. David alsaTn of Fidelity Securities & Investment Co. appeared .regarding final approval of CRYSTAL SECURITIES 2ND ADDITION, located on the east side of the 5100 block of West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Deters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval Of CRYSTAL SECURITIES 2ND ADDITION, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 3. Wallace Anderson of Twin Oaks Realty appeared regarding final approval of SIEVERT TERRACE ADDITION, 31st & Georgia Ave. North. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Peters to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval Of SIEVERT TERRACE ADDITION, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to cancel the Special Planning Commission meeting of December 25,� 1972. Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin to adjourn. Chairman 31sen __ Secretary +Neubarth