1974 PC Meeting MinutesJANUARY 14, 1974
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Ellefson,
Elsen, Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and Plasencia; the follow-
ing were absent: McLaughlin, Roleff and Schilling; also present
were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the December 10, 1973 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Final approval of WINCEK ADDITION which is a replat of the
East 1/2 of that part of Lot 6 lying East of the west 30 feet,
and the Gest 30 feet of Lot 6, Auditor's Subdivision No. 146,
located on. Brunswick Ave. & 43rd. Applicant --John G. Shish.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to grant final approval of WINCEK
ADDITION, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
'. Building permit to Alm. Construction Co. for a 23'x50' addition
to the bar room, remodeling the kitchen and redecorating through-
out the first floor of the Crystal Chalet, 3516 N. Lilac Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend authorization to issue building permit
#22160 to Alm Construction Co. for a 23'x50' addition to the
bar rcorn, remodeling the kitchen and redecorating throughout
the first floor of the Crystal Chalet, Tract E, Registered
Land Survey No. 860, 3516 N. Lilac Drive, subject to standard
procedure.
Motion carried.
3. James T. Murray of T & M General Construction Consultants, Inc.
appeared regarding a building permit for remodeling and
alterations at 203 Willow Bend in the Crystal Shopping Center
(formerly Kreskes) for proposed Fashion Fabrics store.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to recommend authorization to issue building permit to
T & M General Construction Consultants, Inc., for remodeling
and alterations at 203 Willow Bend in the Crystal Shopping
Center for proposed Fashion Fabrics store, subject to standard
procedure.
Motion carried.
4. George W. Sandquist rf Triway Realty appeared regarding the
Phelps brake property at 5440 Dol�gl.as .give which is presently
being leased by the Foster Co. Mr. Sandquist indicated he has
a prospective tenant, Bill's Repair Shap, who wishes to sub-
lease part of the lot and wanted to know if there would be any
objections. It was felt that there should be some comprehensive plan
January 14, 1974 - continued
for developing the entire area but that the Planning Commission
had no objections.
5. Upon review of the proposed zoning ordinance, the following com-
ments and suggestions were made by the Planning Commission
Page 2, Subd. 8 ---there was some discussion regarding foster
children and whether in line 2 there should be an age limit
set of 16 years.
Page 6, Subd. 35 ---agree with LRPC that wording should include
blood relatives living together.
Page 8, Subd. 44 ---there was some discussion regarding,the
permissable home occupations allowed.
Page 10, Subd. 57 ---agree with LRPC that the wording "separate
outside entrance" should be changed.
Page 13, Subd. 78 ---agree with LRPC that last line should read
"furthermore, hardships cannot be demonstrated on a purely
economic basis."
Page 15, 515.07, Subd. 3 ---questioned the meaning of "50% of
physical obsolescence" as suggested by LRPC - think "50% of
fair market value" is better wording.
Page 16, Subd.. 9 ---agree with LRPC to change wording in the
second last line to read "which do not physically extend or
intensify..."
Page 16, Subd. 10 ---agree with LRPC to take out word "bulk" from
the second last line and insert instead "size or volume".
Page 17, Subd. 2 ---think this subd. needs clarification. There
was discussion regarding the difference between basements and
cellars, and whether bedrooms are permissable in basements.
Page 19, Item 7 ---there was some discussion regarding the change
in the setback from 20' to 25'; also agree with-LRPC that the
words "street right-of-way or" should be placed before the
word "public".
Page 19, Subd. 6 ---there was discussion regarding this subd. and
it was felt that the wording "except a fence" needed clarification.
Page 19, Subd. 7 ---agree with LRPC to change in the last line
"comments" and put .in "review" and add the word "written" before
the word "approval".
Page 21, Subd. 10 ---questioned how much light 0.4 foot candles
would give.
January 14, 1974 - continued
Page 25, last para. (4) ---omit "or more" so it will read
"No curb cut access shall be located less than 50 feet
from the intersection, etc."
Page 27, Item 12 ---agree with LRPC to add to the end of
the sentence "nor within any sight lines of access, or
ingress or egress", but should spell out what sight lines
are.
Page 27, Item 13 ---clarify sentence "A fence or evergreen
planting of three feet in height shall be erected along
the front yard set back line with grass, etc."
Page 28, Item e ---should be clarified.
Page 32, Item aa ---clarify wording "At least eight spaces".
Page 33, Subd. 3 ---clarify the word "durable" in the second
line. Should be more explicit.
Page 37, Subd. 5(b) ---agree that in second line "and as
regulated by Section 515.08, Subd. 8 of this Ordinance"
should be at the end of the paragraph to clarify the
sentence.
Page 76, Subd. 2(b) ---it was suggested that the word
"must" be changed to"shall" in the first line.
Page 79, Subd. 2(b) ---it was suggested that the word
"must" be changed to "shall" in the second line to read
"business property owners association shall be formed
and shall be included".
Page 88, Subd. 2 ---it was suggested that certain matters
be referred to the other commissions for their review.
Page 90, Subd. 2(j) & Page 92, Subd. 2(g) ---there was
some discussion whether 60 days would be enough time for
the Planning Commission to reach a decision if certain
matters were referred to other commissions for their input.
Page 91, Subd. 5(b) ---it was suggested that maybe there
should be some type of provision that the bond could be
reduced after a certain period of time for large develop-
ments.
Page 91, Subd. 5(b) ---clarify "proposed improvements"
which usually are assessable.
It was felt that there should be some clarification of
Planned Unit Development.
January 14, 1974 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Peters that the above comments and suggestions regarding
the proposed zoning ordinance be submitted to the City
Council.
Motion carried.
6. The City Council at their December 18, 1973 meeting has
referred the proposed Policy Plan which is in reference to
the Comprehensive Plan to the Planning Commissinn for
review and report back their comments no later than the
second Council meeting in February. Copies were dis-
tributed to the members and it was decided to .bald a
meeting on January 28th to begin reviewing it. It was
suggested that a copy of the minutes of the December 3rd
meeting of the Long Range Planning Committee on their
review of the Policy Plan be ;sent to the members of the
commission.
7. Chairman Elsinn declared that nominations were open for
officers to the Planning Commission consisting of Chairman,
Vice -Chairman and Secretary for the year ending December 31,
1974.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to nominate the existing slate of officers for the
year ending December 31, 1974.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman that nominations be closed and that the Secretary be
instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for the existing slate
of officers for another term of one year.
Motion carried.
8. Chairman Elsen asked if they wished to recommend any changes
in the Planning Commission Ordinance regarding a smaller
commission and attendance requirements. After discussion
it was felt that they did not wish to recommend any changes.
9. Chairman Elsen stated they needed a candidate for the Long
Range Planning Committee.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to appoint Commissioner Nystrom to the Long Range
Planning Committee
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to adjourn.
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S 'cretary Neubazth
Chairman l lsen
JANUARY 28, 1974
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen,
Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom and Peters; the following were absent:
Ellefson, McLaughlin, Plasencia, Roleff and Schilling;also pre-
sent were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to approve the minutes of the January 14, 1974 meeting.
Motion carried.
i. Mr. R. H. Breustedt of Panto -Gravers appeared regarding
application #74-2 for a special use permit for the building
at 3359 Vera Cruz Ave. N. (presently Suburban Liquor Store)
for an engraving and moulding shop. Mr. Breustedt stated
that he wishes to expand his present quarters at 5515 &
5525 34th Ave. N. There was discussion regarding off-street
parking, tire: dedication of 10' for street right -cif -way along
34th Ave. and the installation of curb and gutter along
34th Ave. adjacent to the property.
Moved by Commissioner ,Juday and seconded by commissioner
Nystrom to hold a public hearing on Monday, February 11,
1974, at 7:30 p.m., at 4141 Douglas Drive in said City,
to consider a special use permit for an engraving and
moulding shop on the following legal description. The East
132' of North 1/2 of Lot 1, Block 6, Rosedale Acres Addi-
tion. Said legal description is designated as 3359 Vera
Cruz Ave. North.
Motion carried.
2. Building permit for alterations and remodeling in the bar
area of the Palace Inn, 5607 West Broadway. Applicant --
S. J. Wodziak.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend authorization to issue building permit
#22186 for alterations and remodeling in the bar area of
the Palace Inn, 5607 West Broadway, subject to standard
procedure.
Motion carried.
3. There was discussion and review of the proposed Policy Plan.
On page 8, item 4 - They questioned whether "Develop housing
for the elderly within close proximity to supportive service"
included transportation.
On page 8, item 6 - It was felt that it was a good idea
not to place multiple dwelling specifically as a buffer
to commercial.
January 28, 1974 - continued
On page 9, item 10 - They agree with LRPC that it should
read "No additional land being diverted to commercial
use with the exception to minimal requests for orderly
re -development of present commercial use."
There also was general discussion regarding strip
commercial development, pedestrian ramps, long range
planning for sidewalks and bicycle trails.
After completing page 18, it was moved by Commissioner
Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Peters to adjourn.
Chair m Elsen
Secretary Neubarth
FEBRUARY 11, 1974
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m.
with the following members present: Bergman, Ellefson, Elsen, Juday, Neu-
barth, Nystrom, Peters and Plasencia; the following were absent: McLaughlin,
Roleff and Schilling; also present was planning consultant Schmock.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom 'o
approve the minutes of the January 28, 1974 meeting.
Motion carried.
f. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the
place for a public hearing to further consider application #74-2 of
Richard Breustedt of Panto Gravers for a special use permit for an
engraving and moulding shop in the existing building at 3359 Vera Cruz
Ave. North, legally described as the East 132' of the North 1/2 of
Lot 1, Block 6, Rosedale Acres Addition. Mr. Breustedt stated that he
wishes to withdraw the application at the present time as the property
has been sold to another party, but asked that the matter be tabled for
two months in case the buyer would not be able to get financing.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Juday to
continue the public hearing regarding application #74-2 of Richard
Breustedt of Panto Gravers for a special use permit for an engraving
and moulding shop in the existing building at 3359 Vera Cruz Ave. North,
legally described as the East 132' of the North 1/2 of Lot 1, Block 6,
Rosedale Acres Addition, until 7:30 p.m., April 8, 1974.
Motion carried.
2. Application #74-1 of Wallace B. Kenneth regarding rezoning from R-4
District (general multiple dwellings) to C-1 District (commercial)
Lot 1, Block 1, Douglas Court 2nd Addition, 2731 Douglas Drive.
Reason for the request is for proposed offices and shops.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Juday to
hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m., March 11, 1974, at the Crystal
Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas Drive North, to further consider appli-
cation #74-1 to rezone from R-4 District (general multiple dwellings)
to C-1 District (commercial) Lot 1, Block 1, Douglas Court 2nd Addition,
2731 Douglas Drive.
Motion carried.
3. Reviewai and discussion of the proposed Policy Plan was completed.
There was discussion regarding adequate access to our parks, whether
there should be a limit of any additional land being utilized for
schools, how the City can ensure that existing school facilities
are adequately maintained and upgraded when necessary, traffic fatalities
in the City and the problems involved with pedestrians crossing wide
streets.
February 11, 1974 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to
recommend to the Council that they adopt the proposed Policy Plan
as submitted with the following recommendations:
Page 8, item 4 - include access to transportation facilities.
Page 14 (Streets) item 8 - change wording to "improve and/or
eliminate".
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth to
adjourn.
Ch a i rma-n--E-Fgen
Secretary Neubartf
FEBRUARY 25, 1974
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m.
with the following members present: Elsen, McLaughlin, Neubarth, Nystrom,
Plasencia and Schilling; the following were absent: Bergman, Ellefson,
Juday and Peters; also present were planning consultants Schmock and Sher-
burne. Commissioner Juday was absent because he was out of the country.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin to
approve the minutes of the February 11, 1974 meeting.
Motion carried.
I. Messrs. Paul Pink and Paul Katz of Gingold-Pink Architects and Jim
Povich of Barton-Aschman Associates appeared regarding a building
permit for remodeling the exterior of the 200 block of Willow Bend
in the Crystal Shopping Center and improvement of the parking lot.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin
to recommend authorization to issue building permit No. 22196 to
Kloster -Madsen Inc. for alterations and remodeling of the exterior
of the 200 block of Willow Bend in the Crystal Shopping Center, and
improvement of the parking lot, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Building permit for remodeling at 4801 Welcome Ave. North to Superior
Floors, Inc. to construct an office in the existing retail store.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to recommend authorization to issue building permit No. 22204 to
Superior Floors, Inc., for remodeling and constructing an office
on Lot 7, Block 1, West Lilac Terrace 4th Addition, 4801 Welcome Ave.
North, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to
adjourn.
Ch airman sen
Secretary Neubarth
DCII 11, 1974
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman,
Ellefson, Elsen, Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom and Peters; the follow-
ing were absent: McLaughlin, Plasencia and Schilling; also
present were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to approve the minutes of the February 25, 1974 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
application 074-1 of Wallace B. Kenneth to rezone from R-4
District (general multiple dwellings) to C-1 District (corfl-
mercial) Let 1, Block 1, Douglas Court 2nd Addition, 2731
Douglas Drive. Mr. Kenneth presented plans for a three-
story professional office building. There was discussion
whether there was a need for this type of building in the
area, insufficient off-street parking, spot zoning and the
additional right-of-way the Cbunty will take along Douglas
Drive. Nobody appeared in favor of or apposed to the re -zoning.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend denial of application #74-1 of Wallace B.
Kenneth to rezone from R-4 District (general multiple
dwellings) to C-1 District (commercial) Lot 1, Block 1,
Douglas Court 2nd Addition, based on the fact that we do
not have adequate use of our C-1 commercial districts at
present and don't believe we should add additional; lack
of control over commercial districts; might create parking
problem in heavily travelled area; and also would amount to
spot zoning between residential and multiple dwelling.
Motion carried.
2. Mr. Charles Alexander appeared regarding proposed LAMPLIGHTER
SQUARE 7TH ADDITION which is a replat of Lots 11 & 12, Block 2,
Lamplighter Square 3rd Addition; and Lot 6, Block 3, Lamp-
lighter Square 2nd Addition, located in the vicinity of
Medicine Lake Road and Brunswick Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend tentative approval of proposed LAMPLIGHTER
SQUARE 7TH ADDITION, as legally described above, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Mr. Robert J. Wiley of Keyway Building center appeared regard-
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egard-b g application #74-3 for a 6 stall parking variance and
building permit 022231 for alterations and remodeling to
exisiting building at 3401 Vera Cruz Ave. N., Lot 12, Block 1,
Rosedale Acres. The following people were present: Ray
Lemke, 3336 Welcome Ave.; Richard Glad, 5600 34th Ave.;
Richard Breustedt, 5525 34th Ave.; ane George Aebly, 3419
March 11, 1974 - continued
Welcome Ave. There was much discussion regarding off-street
parking, parking on residential streets, installing no park-
ing signs, traffic flow in area, and dedicating 10' to the
City for street right-of-way along 34th Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth.and seconded by Commissioner
Peters that pursuant to Section 42.21 of Chapter 42, Zoning
Regulations of the Crystal.City Code, to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 42.13 "Off Street Parking Require-
ments" to allow a 6 stall parking variance as per request in
application #74-3 of Keyway Building Centers, 3401 Vera Cruz
Ave. N., Lot 12, Block 1, Rosedale Acres, subject to the
dedication of 10' right-of-way along 34th Ave. to the City
of Crystal.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend authorization to issue building permit
#22231 for alterations and remodeling to existing building
at 3401 Vera Cruz Ave.. North..to_Keyway Building Centers,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Mr. Keith Weed appeared regarding building permit #22234 for -
remodeling at The Paddock, 5540 Lakeland Ave. North.
Moved by 0ommissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to recommend authorization to issue building permit
#22234 for remodeling at The Paddock, 5540 Lakeland Ave.
North, to Keith Weed, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
5. Messrs. Ray Perry and Donald Malcolm appeared regarding
building permit #22199 to remodel existing building at
6324-26 56th Ave. North
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend authorization to issue building permit
022199 for remodeling existing building at 6324-26 56th Ave.
North to Ray Perry, subject to standard procedure, and further
that the Planning Commission recognizes that there is a parking
problem, however, the businessmen did pay for parking across
the street and there is no further area to convert to parking
at this time.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by)C(ommissioner Bergman
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman IT1sen
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APRIL 8, 1974
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen,
Juday, McLaughlin, Neubarth and Nystrom; the following were
absent: Ellefson, Peters, Plasencia and Schilling; also present
were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to approve the minutes of the March 11, 1974 meeting.
Motion carried.
i. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place for the continuation of a public hearing regard-
ing application #74-2 of Richard Breustedt of Panto Gravers
for a special use permit for an engraving and moulding shop
at 3359 Vera Cruz Ave. North, which was tabled February 11th.
At that time Mr. Breustedt indicated he wished to withdraw
the application as the property had been sold to another
party but asked that the matter be tabled for two months in
case the buyer would not be able to get financing. No one
appeared at the hearing.
Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to deny application #74-2 of Richard Breustedt of
Panto Gravers for a special use permit for an engraving and
moulding shop at 3359 Vera Cruz Ave. North due to inaction
on the part of the applicant.
Motion carried.
:'. Final approval of LAMPLIGHTER SQUARE 7TH ADDITION which is
a replat of Lots 11 & 12, Block 2, Lamplighter Square 3rd
Addition and Lot 6, Block 3, Lamplighter Square 2nd Addition,
located in the vicinity of Medicine Lake Road & Brunswick
Ave. Applicant --Charles Alexander.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to recommend final approval of LAMPLIGHTER SQUARE 7TH
ADDITION, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Mr. Wallace Anderson of Twin Oaks Realty appeared regarding
proposed TWIN OAKS ADDITION which is a replat of the South
60' of the East 125' of Lot 1, Block 4, Gardendale Acres;
also that part of the Easterly 125' of Lot 1 lying North of
the South 60' thereof, in Block 4, Gardendale Acres, south-
west quadrant of 34th & Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to recommend tentative approval of proposed
TWIN OAKS ADDITION, subject to dedicating additional 7' right
of way along Douglas Drive, a 5' drainage and utility easement
along west lot line, and further subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
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April 8, 1974 - continued
4. Mr. Wallace Anderson of Twin Oaks Realty appeared regarding
building permit #22280 for remodeling and alterations to
the existing building at 3353 Douglas Drive for an office
building.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to recommend authorization to issue building
permit #22280 for remodeling and alterations to existing
building at 3353 Douglas Drive, to Twin Oaks Realty, subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Mr. W. E. Housenga of NuVista Exteriors, Inc. appeared
regarding building permit #22270 for remodeling and
alterations at Market Tire Co., 5531 Lakeland Ave. N.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend authorization to issue building permit
#22270 for alterations and remodeling to existing building
at 5531 Lakeland Ave. North, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
6r Mr. Irvin Peterson appeared regarding building permit #22257
for a 15'x24' office addition for Maxwell Aircraft Service,
Inc. at the Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
McLaughlin to recommend authorization to issue building
permit #22257 for a 15'x24' office addition to Irvin
Peterson for Maxwell Aircraft Service, Inc. at the Crystal
Airport, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
7. Mr. Tom Heskin of Heskin & Associates appeared regarding
tentative approval of a proposed parking plot plan for a
Taco Bell Restaurant at 5346 West Broadway. Mr. Heskin
explained their plans for removing the existing building and
erecting an approximately 29'x47' restaurant with seating
capacity for 40 people. There was much discussion regarding
the proposed plot plan, the additional 17' request for road
construction, off street parking, curb openings, setbacks,
traffic problems that exist in the area and plans for rerouting
Douglas Drive which might affect this area.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to table until the May 13 meeting the proposed plot
plan until Mr. Heskin and staff can set down and attempt
to work out a solution to the deficient parking, if one
is possible. Investigation shall explore the possibility
of a reduced building size, thereby requiring less parking;
a waiver of the parking requirement; and the availability
of additional land.
Motion carried.
April 8, 1974 - continued
8. Messrs. Glenn Strand and Don Batterson appeared regarding
a building permit for remodeling the window area in front
of the Trinity Covenant Church, 3733 Vera Cruz Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Com-
missioner Nystrom to recommend authorization to issue a
building permit for remodeling the window area in front
of the Trinity Covenant Church, 3733 Vera Cruz Ave.
North, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
The Building Inspector passed out a notice received from the
Planning Commission of the City of Robbinsdale regarding a
public hearing on April 11th on a proposed rezoning and variance
request on the northwest quadrant of 36th & Noble for a 7-11
grocery.
Moved by Commissioner McLaughlin and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to adjourn.
Chairman V sen
Secretary Neubarth
FLAY 13, 1974
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman,
Ellefson, Elsen, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and Plasencia; the
following were absent: Juday, McLaughlin and Schilling; also
present were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Berg-
man to approve the minutes of the April 8, 1974 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Mr. Wilbert Ophoven regarding application #74-4 for a
variance of the area regulations for residential districts.
Mr. Ophoven proposes a 16'x19' addition on the rear of his
dwelling at 3334 Edgewood Ave. North which will encroach
6' into the rear 1/4 of the lot.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman that pursuant to Section 42.21 of Chapter 42,
Zoning Regulations of the Crystal City Code, to recommend
to the Council to vary or modify the provisions contained
in Section 42.16(e) "Area Regulations for Residential Dis-
tricts" to allow a 16'x19' addition on the rear of the
dwelling at 3334 Edgewood Ave. North which will encroach
6' into the required rear yard, as requested in application
#74-4.
Motion carried.
2. Building permit #22318 for remodeling the 3rd bay area for
offices at the Sinclair Station, 5557 West Broadway, for
Pasco Marketing, Inc. Applicant --K. W. Scheffler Co.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend authorization to issue building per-
mit #22318 for remodeling the 3rd bay area for offices at
5557 West Broadway for Pasco Marketing, Inc. to K. W.
Scheffler Co., subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Building Permit #22379 for remodeling and alterations to
existing building at 137 Willow Bend (formerly Del Fabrics)
in the Crystal Shopping Center. Applicant --Jerry Finnamore
Construction Co.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend authorization to issue building per-
mit #22379 for remodeling and alterations to the existing
building at 137 Willow Bend to Jerry Finnamore Construction
Co., subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
MLty 13, 1974 (continued)
4. Mr. John Paulson appeared regarding application #74-5 for
a variance to add a one -bedroom apartment in the sauna
recreation area of the existing 68 -unit apartment building
and one additional garage at 3501 Louisiana Ave. North.
Total allowable units on this site is the 68 that are
presently there.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom that pursuant to Section 42.21 of Chapter 42,
Zoning Regulations of the Crystal City Code, to recommend
to the Council to vary or modify 'the strict application of
Section 42.17(d) Lot Area, "Regulations Governing R-2, R-3
& R-4 Zoning Districts" to allow one additional apartment
unit and one additional garage on Lot 1, Block 1, Beth
Kusmaul 1st Addition, 3501 Louisiana Ave. North, as requested
in application #74-5, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
'_}. Mr. John Besonen of Timesavers, Inc. appeared regarding
building permit #22382 for a 90'x250' addition for manu-
facturing at 5270 Hanson Court to William Kranz, Inc.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Ellcfsori to recommend authorization to issue building permit
#22383 for a 90'x250' addition for manufacturing for Time-
savers, Inc. at 5270 Hanson Court, to William Kranz, Inc.,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
6. Messrs. Bruce -Newton from Sambo's Restaurants and James E.
Ball.enthin, attorney for ambo's, appeared regarding a
request to the City Council for driveway openings into the
gest side of Maryland Ave., south of Bass .Lake Road. Their
request was referred to the Planning Commission for their
review and consideration and tc hold a public hearing on the
proposed openings. There was discussion, regarding traffic
generation, prohibit southbound traffic; on -street parking:
curb & gutter and sidewalk on Maryland; lowered land values
District Court injunction; County road Congestion; Metropolitazl
Council referral; and conditions of annexation if any.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m., June 10,
1974, at the Crystal Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas Drive,
to further consider the proposed openings.
Motion carried.
7. Rev. Thomas McDill and other representatives from the Crystal
Evangelical. Free Church at 6421 45th Ave. North appeared
to get the Planning Commission's feelin=g as to proposed
plans for building another building east of the present one
which would seat 1,000 people, using the present building
for various activities, and purchasing property across 45th
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May 13, 1974 - continued
Ave. for a 300 stall parking lot. Rev. McDill indicated
they have purchased some of the lots and have options on
others. There was discussion regarding the proposed plans,
present parking problems, storm sewer, variances needed,
etc. It was the consensus of opinion that they should
come in with more definite plans and firm contracts before
a public hearing would be held.
8. Application #74-6 for a variance of 50 sq. ft. to build
a 24'x28' detached garage at 6709 46th Ave. North. Appli-
cant --Peter E. Meintsma.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom that pursuant tQ Section 42.21 of Chapter 42,
Zoning Regulatioiis of the Crystal City code, to recommend
to the Council to vary or modify the strict provisions
contained in Section 42.19(a) "Accessory Building Regu-
lations" and allow a 50 sq. ft. variance for building a
24'x28' detached garage at 6709 46th Ave. North, as
requested in application 474-6, and subject to standard
procedure.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to adjourn.
Secretary Neubarth
Chair M-Elsen
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TUNE 10, 1974
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Ellefson, Elsen,
Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and Plasencia; the following were absent:
Bergman, Juday, McLaughlin and Schilling; also present were plan-
ning consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to approve the minutes of the May 13, 1974 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 the
request of Sambo's Restaurant for two curb cut openings onto
Maryland Ave. Said property is designated as 7135 -56th Ave.
North, New Hope, Minnesota, southwest quadrant of 56th Ave.
& Maryland Ave. North. James Ballenthin, Attorney representing
Sambo's Restaurant, and Bruce Newton from Sambo's Restaurant,
appeared and explained their request for two curb cut openings
onto Maryland Ave. and indicated if the request were granted
they would go along with any reasonable request such as placing
traffic control signs prohibiting southbound traffic on Mary-
land Ave. and angling the access off Maryland Ave. to prohibit
southbound traffic. Dick Jewett, representing his Mother,
owner of the property, was also present. The following persons
in attendance identified themselves as opposed to the curb
cut openings:
Ronald Kopp, 5413 Maryland Ave. Jane Commers, 5518 Louisiana
Mrs. Herman Elsen, 5419 Maryland Wilbert Klimek, 5518 Marylan6
Marie Sellner, 5512 Maryland Ted Holz Jr., 5412 Maryland
Jim Mourning, 5525 Maryland Bill Jane, 5443 Maryland
Donna Ongalo, 5519 Louisiana Bob Thompson, 3528 Florida
Gary Wiederhold, 5519 Maryland Tim Sellner, 5512 Maryland
Ronald Kopp presented a petition from homeowners in the 54th
& 55th block of Maryland Ave. opposing the curb cut openings.
There was much discussion regarding the increase of traffic
on Maryland Ave. causing danger to the neighborhood children
with curb cut openings onto Maryland Ave., traffic congestion
on Bass Lake Road, Burger King Restaurant on Bass Lake Road
& Louisiana having no curb openings onto Louisiana, buffer
zones, questioned when land was zoned commercial, an all night
restaurant being incompatible next to residential area, necessary
frontage on Bass Lake Road to allow two curb cut openings
on Bass Lake Road, maximum 30' opening onto Bass Lake Road
which the County will allow, and getting the City Attorney's
opinion regarding whether it is legal to build commercial
right next to residential.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend denial of the request of Sambo's Restaurant
for two curb cut openings onto Maryland Ave. because they are
not convinced that a 30' entrance on Bass Lake Road would
not suffice and believe it would be a detriment to the people ix)
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June 10, 1974 - continued
the community; and further recommend that the curbs be painted
yellow on both sides of Maryland Ave. through the commercial
zone to prohibit parking.
Motion carried.
2. Mr. Paul Katz, Architect, appeared regarding building permit
#22467 for remodeling the exterior of the east building in the
100 block of the Crystal Shopping Center, including the south
wall, from Red Owl through Warners, to Kloster -Madsen Construction
Co.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend authorization to issue building permit
#22467 for remodeling and alterations to the exterior of the
east building in the 100 block of the Crystal Shopping Center,
from Red Owl through Warners, including the south wall, to
Kloster -Madsen Construction Co., subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Messrs. John Dysart and Charles Bolter appeared regarding
tentative approval of proposed Lundeen Addition which is a
replat of Lot 4, Block 1, Elias Iversen Addition, and that
part of 52 of Lot 6 lying Wly of a line running from NW
corner of Lot 1, Block 5, Hipps Valley View Addition to a
point in N line of S2 of Lot 6 distance 172' E from W line
thereof, except street, Sunnybrook Acres Addition, located at
the rear lot lines between 3226 Zane Ave. and 3225 Yates Ave.
This proposal was before the Commission in September 1964 and
received tentative approval of the proposed addition, but the
final draft and approval of the addition was not followed through.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend tentative approval of proposed Lundeen
Addition as legally described above, subject to utility ease-
ments, and further subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Mr. Byung Lee appeared regarding building permit #22468 for
remodeling and alterations to the existing building at 6402 56th
Ave. North for a Karate School. There was discussion regard-
ing the future up -dating of Bass Lake Road which will prohibit
parking on Bass Lake Road and take some of the parking lot
across the street.
After discussing the potential parking problems with the Lessee,
it was moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Com-
missioner Nystrom to recommend authorization to issue building
permit #22468 for remodeling and alterations to the existing
building at 6402 56th Ave. North, to Byung Lee, subject to
standard procedure, inasmuch as there is some parking avail-
able across the street.
Motion carried.
June 10, 1974 - continued
5. Building permit #22466 for remodeling and alterations in the
interior front of building, including an office, at 131 Willow
Bend in the Crystal Shopping Center, to Edward Stephens of
Pilgrim Cleaners.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend authorization to issue building permit
#22466 for remodeling and alterations to the interior front
of building, including an office, at 131 Willow Bend in the
Crystal Shopping Center, to Edward Stephens of Pilgrim Cleaners,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
6. Variance application #73-16 of Elaine D. Olson which was
tabled by the Commission 10/9/73 and 11/12/73 regarding
platting of part of Lot 14, Auditor's Subdivision No. 328,
5450 Orchard Ave. North. Nobody appeared in regard to
the proposal. There was discussion regarding Mrs. Olson's
revised proposal and the plan the Planning Commission had
agreed upon of the north -south extension of Twin Lake Terrace.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to table the proposal, and that Mrs. Olson's attorney
be notified that they will be on the next agenda if they
bring in a proposed plat that is reasonably close to what
the Commission had agreed upon of platting the land into
two parcels with the dedication of a street for eventually
extending Twin Lake Terrace.
Motion carried.
There was discussion regarding the proper procedure for the Com-
mission to get a legal opinion from the City Attorney.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to adjourn.
ChairlYiAn Elsen
` Secr+staxy Neubarth
JULY 8, 1974
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen,
Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom and Plasencia; the following were absent:
Ellefson, Peters and Schilling; also present was planning con-
sultant Schmock.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to approve the minutes of the June 10, 1974 meeting.
Motion carried.
]. Wallace Anderson of Twin Oaks Realty appeared regarding final
approval of TWIN OAKS addition which is a replat of the South
60' of the East 125' of Lot 1, Block 4, Gardendale Acres and
also that part of the Easterly 125' of Lot 1 lying North of
the South 60' thereof in Block 4, Gardendale Acres, southwest
quadrant of 34th & Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend final approval of TWIN OAKS addition as
submitted by Wallace Anderson, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Building permit for remodeling to add a 4'x3' entry area to
existing men's restroom at the Cabin Bar, 4900 West Broadway,
applicant Stephen Pipp.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to approve authorization to issue building permit
#22513 for alterations and remodeling in the restroom area
of the Cabin Bar, 4900 West Broadway, to Stephen Pipp,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Rick Hollenkamp of Benson -Orth Associates, Inc. appeared
regarding a building permit for a 21,600 sq. ft. office and
manufacturing building at 5132-36 Hanson Court, Lot 3, Block 1,
Mars 2nd Addition.
Moved�by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to approve authorization to issue building permit
#22506 for a 21,600 sq. ft. office and manufacturing building
at 5132-36 Hanson Court, Lot 3, Block 1, Mars 2nd Addition,
to Benson -Orth Associates, Inc. for Modern Tool Co., subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to adjourn.
ChairmaA,'Plsen
Secretary Neubarth
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AUGUST 12, 1974
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Anderson,
Bergman, Ellefson, Elsen, Ncubaxth azd Peters; the Following
were absent: Juday, Nystrom, Plasencia and Schilling; also
present were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to approve the minutes of the July 8, 1974 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Mr. Bruce Hubbard, a representative from Minnesota Mini -
Storage, appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed
TEX SOTA ADDITION which is a replat of Lots 13 & 14,
St. Denis Acres, located in the vicinity of 55th & Douglas
Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend tentative approval of proposed TEX SOTA
ADDITION, subject to 5' utility and drainage easements on the
north and south lot lines, an additional 3' easement on
Douglas Drive, and further subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Tentative approval of proposed CARLSON-STROM ADDITION which
is a replat of Lots 5, 6 & 7, Block 2, Hanson's Addition,
located in the 5200 block of Hanson Court, applicant C & S
Company. Nobody appeared in regard to the proposed addition
and many questions were raised
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to table for further study proposed CARLSON-STROM
ADDITION until the proponents and persons interested in the
property appear with information as to what they have in mind
regarding this piece of property.
Motion carried.
3. Building permit to remodel a 22'6°x32' area on first=floor
into a one -bedroom apartment in the existing apartment building
at 3501 Louisiana Ave. North, applicant John Paulson of
Cambridge Apartment, Inc.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend authorization to issue building permit
#22621 to remodel a 22'6"x32' area on first floor into a one -
bedroom apartment in the existing apartment building at
3501 Louisiana Ave. North, to John Paulson of Cambridge
Apartment, Inc., subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
August 12, 1974 - continued
4. Building permit for remodeling the exterior of the building
at Crystal Auto Parts, 5208 Hanson Court, applicant Harry
Skrypec.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend authorization to issue building permit
#22612 for remodeling the exterior of the building at Crystal
Auto Parts, 5208 Hanson Court, to Harry Skrypec, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Via. Building permit for remodeling the exterior of the south,
east and north sides of the 100 block building in the Crystal
Shopping Center, which will be Phase III of the remodeling
program, to Kloster -Madsen Construction Co.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend authorization to issue building permit
#22629 for remodeling the exterior of the south, east and
north sides of the 100 block building in the Crystal Shopping
Center, to Kloster -Madsen Construction Co., subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Vii. Building permit for a 30'x47'5" addition to the rear of
Lewcock Paint Shop on Parcel 4560 which is part of Lots 14
& 15, Block 5, Kensey Manor Addition, 6522 56th Ave. North,
to C. 0. Field Co., to replace building which was removed
after a fire.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend authorization to issue building permit
#22641 for a 30'x47'5" addition to the retail store on
Parcel 4560 which is part of Lots 14 & 15, Block 5, Kensey
Manor Addition, 6522 56th Ave. North, to C. 0. Field Co.,
subject to standard procedure, and further that consideration
has been given to lack of parking but the proposed building
is smaller than the one which existed and may provide a few
parking spaces behind it.
7. Request for waiving of the City's platting ordinance for
property at 3006 Douglas Drive, applicant Robert L. Baldwin
of Baldwin Realty Co. This lot is one of four lots which
was included in a proposal for platting as Kneen First
Addition which received tentative approval by the Planning
Commission and Council in June 1960, but the final draft
and approval of the addition was not followed through.
Street, drainage and utility easements should be dedicated
in the platting of this property.
August 12, 1974 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend to deny the request to waive the City's
platting ordinance for the property located at 3006 Douglas
Drive.
Motion carried.
8. Chairman Elsen stated he had received some correspondence
from Councilman Bertrand regarding updating the by-laws of
the commissions and that if there were any changes recommended
by the members they should inform him by October lst.
�. The City Council has asked for an appointment of a member
of the Planning Commission to the Citizen's Advisory Task
Force for upgrading West Broadway and Bass Lake Road.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to appoint Gordon Bergman to the Citizen's Advisory
Task Force for upgrading West Broadway and Bass Lake Road.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to adjourn.
Chairma Elsen
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AUGUST 26, 1974
The special meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Anderson,
Ellefson, Elsen, Peters and Bergman; the following were absent:
Schilling, Plasencia, Neubarth, Nystrom and Juday; also present
was planning consultant Sherburne.
1. Messrs. Jim Nelson and Dan Carlson of the Kurzswing Ski Shop
appeared regarding variance application #74-8 requesting a
variance in the off-street parking requirements for the
property at 3359 Vera Cruz Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner
Peters that pursuant to Section 42.21 of Chapter 42, Zoning
Regulations of the Crystal City Code, to recommend to the
Council to vary or modify the provisions contained in Section
42.13(f) to allow a variance of 8 off-street parking stalls
required for retail store operation, as requested in applica-
tion #74-8. The variance considerations were that the building
is existing and no expansion requested; the development plan
will improve the appearance of the area; the best use of the
site is retail sales; arrangements have been made with adjoin-
ing commercial property to provide employee parking space.
Motion carried.
2. Application of the Kurzswing Ski Shop for a building permit
to remodel at 3359 Vera Cruz Ave. North for use as a ski shop.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend authorization to issue a building permit
to remodel the building at 3359 Vera Cruz Ave. North subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Mr. John R. Gladwin appeared regarding tentative approval cif
the proposed CARLSON-STROM ADDITION, which is a replat of
Lots 5, 6 and 7, Block 2, Hanson's Addition, located in the
vicinity of 52nd and Hanson Court.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend tentative approval of proposed CARLSON-
STROM ADDITION, subject to standard procedure, and further,
that any request for a building addition into the southerly
30 feet of proposed Lot 1 or the northerly 45 feet of proposed
Lot 2 will not be recommended for approval unless all off
street parking requirements for both lots meet the minimum
requirements.
Motion carried.
August 26, 1974 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to adjourn.
Chairman 'sen
Secreta y Neubarth
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SEPTEMBER 9, 1974
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Ellef-
son, Elsen, Neubarth, Nystrom and Peters; Plasencia arrived at
7:35 p.m.; the following were absent: Anderson, Juday and
Schilling; also present were planning consultants Schmock and
Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to approve the minutes of the August 12 & 26, 1974
meetings.
Motion carried.
1. Mr. Bill Crouch, Attorney representing Broadway Suburban
Clinic, and Dr. Bruce Cameron of the .Broadway Suburban
Clinic, 3501 Douglas Drive, appeared regarding application
#74-7 for rezoning Lots 2 & 3, Black 1, Douglas Plaza
Addition, 3456 & 3500 Edgewood Ave. North, from R-1 District
(single family dwelling) to R-4 Distriot (general multiple
dwellings) so that IS additioDal parking stalls could he
provided on this property adjacent to and owned by the
Broadway Suburban Clinic. Mr. Crouch explained that a
critical parking shortage exists at the Clinic with patients
he-ing forced to park on Douglas Drive; that there are �3
existing parking spaces at the Clinic; and that they have
a. total of 23 full -tine employees. There was much dis-
cussion regarding alternative parking solutions -other than
rezoning It was decided that a committee be appointed to
meet with the staff to determine whether a variance could
be granted according to our ordinance for using this prop-
perty for parking for employees only, or other possible
parking solutions.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to table rezoning application #74-7 of the
Broadway Suburban Clinic for further study and that a
committee be appointed consisting of Ellefson, Elsen and
Neubarth to meet with City Staff on Wednesday, September II,
1974, at 7:00 p.m. to determine parking options which
could be applied at the present time.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to adjourn.
Chairman Elsen
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Secretary Neubarth
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SEPTEMBER 23, 1974
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Anderson,
Bergman, Ellefson, Elsen, Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters &
Plasencia; the following were absent: Schilling; also present
were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to approve the minutes of the September 9, 1974 meeting.
Motion carried.
i. Mr. Bill Crouch, Attorney, and Dr. Bruce Cameron of the Broadway
Suburban Clinic, 3501 Douglas Drive, appeared regarding appli-
cation #74-7 to rezone Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, Douglas Plaza
Addition, 3456 & 3500 Edgewood Ave. North, from R-1 District
(single family dwelling) to R-4 District (general multiple
dwellings) so that additional parking could be provided on
this property adjacent to and owned by Broadway Suburban
Clinic. This application was tabled for further study
September 9th in order that a committee could be appointed
to determine parking options which could be applied at the
present time. The committee reported that they recommend
to allow the rezoning on only the Easterly 80' of Lots 2 & 3,
Block 1, Douglas Plaza Addition, to be used for parking by
employees only, which would provide 15 additional parking
spaces, with the condition that the present and proposed
parking area be upgraded to the standards required in P-1
District of our proposed zoning ordinance. After discussion,
Mr. Crouch amended the rezoning application requesting R-4
zoning on the Easterly 80' of Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, Douglas
Plaza Addition, as recommended by the committee.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to hold a public hearing on Monday, October 14, 1974,
at 7:30 p.m. at the Crystal Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas
Drive, to further consider application #74-7 of Broadway
Suburban Clinic, as amended, to rezone the Easterly 80' of
Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, Douglas Plaza Addition, from R-1
District (single family dwelling) to R-4 District (general
multiple dwellings) 3456 & 3500 Edgewood Ave. North.
Motion carried.
2. Final approval of DYSART & BOLTER ADDITION (tentative approval
given as Lundeen Addition) located at 3226 Zane Ave. & 3225
Yates Ave., applicants John Dysart and Charles Bolter.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to grant final approval of DYSART &
BOLTER ADDITION, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Mr. David Naas, applicant, and Mr. Lloyd Johnson of Midwest
Federal Savings & Loan Association appeared regarding application
#74-9 for a variance to use Lot 15-B of the Crystal Airport
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September 23, 1974 - continued
for resale & service of mobile homes repossessed by Midwest
Federal Savings & Loan Association. Mr. Naas indicated he is
the owner of the hanger on Lot 15-B which has been vacant for
several years as there is no aviation use available at this
time. Midwest Federal would sublease the lot on a month to
month basis for cleaning up the repossessed mobile homes and
selling them. Mr. Naas has discussed this with the Metro-
politan Airport Commission and they indicated that since this
use would not be related to aviation they would like an indi-
cation from the City as to whether it would meet with their
approval. There was some discussion regarding setting a pre-
cedent for using hangars for other than aviation purposes.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend to the City Council to grant variance
application #74-9 to sub -lease the 30,000' of Lot 15-B of the
Crystal Airport to Midwest Federal Savings & Loan Association
to be used for sales and service of repossessed mobile homes,
subject to permission of the Metropolitan Airports Commission.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Secretary Neubarth
Chairmah E seen
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OCTOBER 7, 1974
The special meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Anderson,
Bergman, Ellefson, Elsen, Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and
Plasencia; the following were absent: Schilling; also present
was planning consultant Sherburne.
The City Engineer explained that the date set for the public
hearing on the rezoning request of Broadway Suburban Clinic
falls on a legal holiday (Oct. 14, 1974) and that official city
business could not be conducted on that date.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to hold a public hearing on Monday, October 28,
1974 at 7:30 p.m. at the Crystal Municipal Building, 4141
Douglas Drive, to further consider application #74-7 of
Broadway Suburban Clinic, as amended, to rezone the Easterly
80' of Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, Douglas Plaza Addition, from R-1
District (single family dwelling) to R-4 District (general
multiple dwellings) 3456 & 3500 Edgewood Ave. North, and
further, that the public hearing set for October 14, 1974,
at.7:30 p.m., on the above matter be cancelled.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman,' Elsen
Secretary eubarth
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OCTOBER 28, 1974
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Anderson, Bergman,
Ellefson, Elsen, Neubarth, Nystrom and Peters; the following were
absent: Juday, Plasencia and Schilling; also present were plan-
ning consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Neu-
barth to approve the minutes of the September 23, 1974 and October 7,
1974 meetings.
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 amended
rezoning application #74-7 of Broadway Suburban Clinic to
rezone from R-1 District (single family dwelling) to R-4 Dis-
trict (general multiple dwellings) property located at 3456
& 3500 Edgewood Ave. North, and legally described as the East-
erly 80' of Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, Douglas Plaza Addition. Mr.
Bill Crouch, attorney representing Broadway Suburban Clinic,
and Dr. Bruce Cameron appeared and indicated they desire the
rezoning to furnish parking for employees which would alle-
viate the parking in the existing parking lot. The following
persons also appeared:
Marvin Wrucke 3448 Florida Ave. North
Robert Wilde 3504 Florida Ave. North
Gordon Oien 3454 Florida Ave. North,
After discussion regarding the parking problem, the recommenda-
tions of the committee appointed to study the parking problem,
the new P-1 District (exclusive parking district) which will be
in our new zoning ordinance, and the possibility of apartments
being built if it is rezoned, the following motion was made:
Moved by Coimnissioner Neu earth and seQonded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend approval of amended rezoning application
#74--7 of Broad ay Suburban. Clinic to rezone from R--1. District
(single family dwelling) to R-4 District (general multiple
dwellings) property located at 3456 & 3500 Edgewocd Ave. North,
and legally described as the Easterly 80' of Lots 2 & 3,
Mock 1, Douglas Plaza Addition, with the following conditions;
.....The area would be used for staff parking only.
.....At such time that the contemplated new zoning ordinance is
adopted, the Planning Commission will initiate a change
in the above zoning from R-4 to P-1 (exclusive parking
district).
.....The parking areas on the,E 80' of Lots 2 & 3, Block 1,
Douglas Plaza Addition and on Lot 1, Block 1, Douglas
Medical Plaza be laid out, reconstructed or modified
to conform with the provisions contained in the con-
templated new zoning ordinance.
OCTOBER 28, 1974 - continued
.....The parking area standards referred to above include:
1. Cast in place concrete barrier curb on perimeter of
parking area and drives, not less than 5' from
property lines.
2. 92'x20' parking stalls with 24' aisle space, clear,
behind each stall.
3. Stripe stalls with 4" wide white paint.
4. 6" gravel base and 2" blacktop on all parking area,
access aisles and drives.
5. Maximum grade in the parking area shall not exceed 5%.
6. Any lighting will not direct or reflect its rays on
streets or adjoining property.
7. Landscape areas not used for parking.
8. Screen parking from adjacent residential districts.
Motion carried.
2. A representative for Mr. Carl R. Rivers appeared regarding
a building permit for a 60'x10' addition to the rear of the
hangar on Lot 13C, Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend authorization to issue building permit
#22760 for a 60'x10' addition to the rear of the hangar on
Lot 13C, Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Mr. John Paulson of Cambridge Apts. Inc. appeared regarding
variance application #74-10 to add one apartment to the
existing 16 unit apartment building at 4825 Vera Cruz Ave.
North, Lot 1, Block 1, Lois 3rd Addition. Mr. Paulson
explained he is asking for a lot area variance'to make two
apartments out of one existing apartment for better use -of
the building.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman that pursuant to Section 42.21 of Chapter 42,
Zoning Regulations of the Crystal City Code, Adjustments,
to recommend to the Council to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 42.17(d), Lot Area, to allow the
addition of one apartment to the existing 16 unit apart-
ment building at 4825 Vera Cruz Ave. North, Lot 1, Block 1,
Lois 3rd Addition, as requested in application #74-10,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Final approval of CARLSON-STROM ADDITION which is a replat
of Lots 5, 6 & 7, Block 2, Hanson's Addition, located in
the 5200 block of Hanson Court, applicant C & S Co.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend final approval of CARLSON-STROM ADDITION,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
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OCTOBER 28, 1974 - continued
5. Mr. Bruce Hubbard of Minnesota Mini -Storage appeared regarding
special use permit application #74-11 requesting residential
use in industrial zoning for use as a residence for a care-
taker manager for proposed Minnesota Mini --Storage business,
5500 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to set a public hearing at 7:30 p.m., November 18,
1974, at the Crystal Municipal Building, 4141 Douglas Drive
to further consider special use permit application #74-11
Motion carried.
6. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to change our next regular meeting from Monday,
November 11, 1974, which is a State holiday, to November 18,
1974.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to adjourn.
Secretary Neubarth
Motion carried.
Chairman EAsen
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NOVEMBER 18, 1974
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Anderson, Berg-
man, Ellefson, Elsen, Nystrom and Plasencia; the following were
absent: Juday, Neubarth, Peters and Schilling; also present
were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to approve the minutes of the October 28, 1974 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and th@ place for a public hearing to further consider special
use permit application 474-11 of Minnesota Mini -Storage
requesting residential use in industrial zoning for use as a
residence for caretaker manager on the following legal
des cri j!tion : Lots 13 & 14 ., S t . renis Acres (proposed Lot 1,
Block 1, Tex Sota Addition) , 5500 Douglas Drive north. ,Mr.
Bruce. Hubbard appeared and explained that the Minnesota Mini. --
Storage concept works around having a resident manager on the
premises to operate the business, keep it clean, and for
security reasons. M17. Stanley Ziesk.a, 5518 Douglas Drive,
attended the hearing.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend approval Of special use permit appli-
cation #74-11 for Minnesota Mini -Storage to allow residential
use in industrial zoning for use as a residence for care-
taker i,ianager on Lots 13 & 14, St. Denis Acres (proposed
Lot 1, Block 1, Tett SQta Addition) , 5500 Douglas Drive North,
subject to the condition that it can be used for a residence
for a caretaker manager for security and safety reasons in
relation to the principle use, and cannot in any way be
used as a rental unit.
Motion carried.
2. Mr. Bruce Hubbard of Minnesota Mini -Storage appeared regarding
final approval of TEX SOTA ADDITION which is a replat of
Lots 13 & 14, St. Denis Acres, 5500 Douglas Drive North.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to grant final approval of TEX SOTA
ADDITION, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Mr. Wm. J. McGrath, attorney, and Mr. Gordon Peterson, owner
and applicant, appeared regarding proposed DANIEL'S ADDITION
which is a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Frejohn Acres, 3255 Zane
Ave. North. Lot 1, Block 1, Frejohn Acres is 132.16'x134.68'
with an existing 68' house and attached garage on said lot.
The applicant indicated that he wishes to plat two lots;
one with the house would be 77.86' in width, and the other
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would be 54.3' in width with 7313 square feet in area. The
minimum width requirements and square feet of area require-
ments both in the platting ordinance and the zoning ordi-
nance are 60' widths and 7500 minimum square feet in area.
There was discussion regarding setting a precedent if the
platting of this sub -standard lot would be allowed.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to deny the proposed plat of DANIEL'S
ADDITION as one lot does not comply with the minimum width
and square foot area of our zoning and platting ordinances,
and inasmuch as it cannot be considered to be a hardship case.
Motion carried.
4. Dr. Frank Perendy appeared regarding application #74-12 for
a variance of 159 square feet of detached accessory building
at 3148 Idaho Ave. North. Dr. Perendy proposes a 23'x17'
addition to existing garage which will make the total size of
detached building 919 square feet; allowable area is 760
square feet. There was some discussion regarding our new
proposed ordinance which will allow more accessory building
area.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Anderson that pursuant to Section 42.21 of Chapter 42, Zoning
Regulations of the Crystal City Code, Adjustments, to recommend
to the Council to vary or modify the strict application of
Section 42.19(a), Accessory Building Regulations, to allow an
additional 159 square feet of detached accessory building at
3148 Idaho Ave. North, Lot 7, Block 1, Falk's lst Addition,
as requested in application 474-12, subject to standard pro-
cedure.
Motion carried.
5. Mr. David Licht, City Planner, has indicated that the Planning
Commission should hold a public hearing regarding the Com-
prehensive Plan.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to set a public hearing date on the Comprehensive Plan
for 7:30 p.m., January 13, 1975.
Motion carried.
6. Mr. John Paulson of Cambridge Apartment, Inc., appeared regard-
ing building permits #22871 & #22872 for a garage and remodeling
the first floor of existing building into one additional
apartment at 4825 Vera Cruz Ave. North for better use of `_`.ie
building.
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Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend authorization to issue building
permits #22871 & #22872 for a garage and remodeling the
first floor of existing building into one additional apart-
ment, Lot 1, Block 1, Lois 3rd Addition, 4825 Vera Cruz Ave.
North, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson
to adjourn.
Chairman/'Elsen
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Secretary Neubarth
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DECEMBER 9, 1974
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Andersen,
Bergman, Ellefson, Elsen, Neubarth, Nystrom and Peters; the follow-
ing were absent: Juday, Plasencia, and Schilling; also present
were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Ellef-
son to approve the minutes of the November 18, 1974 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Mr. David D. Naas appeared regarding application #74-14 for a
variance to use Lot 15A, Crystal Airport, for storage of ser-
vice vehicles owned by the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.
Mr. Naas explained that Clete F. Dozark, Planning Engineer of
Real Estate, Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., is attempting
to gain company approval to proceed with a lease covering
the building for service vehicle storage, and that they would
consider the lease on a month to month basis with a 60 -day
notice to vacate should an aviation use develop. Mr. Naas
has sent a letter dated November 26, 1974, to the Minneapolis -
St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission to the attention of
R. Glumack, requesting a discussion of this request in their
committee in order that he might obtain MAC consideration at
an early date, and has been informed that a commission com-
mittee meeting will be held December 11, 1974.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to grant approval of application #74-14
of David D. Naas for a variance to use Lot 15A, Crystal Airport,
for storage of service trucks owned by Northwestern Bell
Telephone Co., subject to approval by Metropolitan Airports
Commission.
Motion carried.
2. Mr. Richard Dempsey of Dempsey Construction Co. appeared
regarding application #74-15 for a variance to build a double
bungalow on Lot 1, Block 1, Lane's Addition, 2700 Louisiana
Ave. The minimum lot width requirement for R-2 District in
our zoning ordinance is 100'; the frontage on this lot is
99.88'.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Neu-
barth that pursuant to Section 42.21 of Chapter 42, Zoning
Regulations of the Crystal City Code, Adjustments, to recommend
to the Council to vary or modify the strict application of
Section 42.17, Regulations Governing R-2, R-3 and R-4 ZoninCi
Districts (d) Lot Area, to allow a variance in lot width
requirements of 0.12' on Lot 1, Block 1, Lane's Addition,
2700 Louisiana Ave., as requested in application #74-15 of
Richard Dempsey.
Motion carried.
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December 9, 1974 - continued
3. Application #74-13 of Pendzimaz-Hallen Construction Co. for
rezoning from R-1 District (single family dwelling) to R-2
District (one or two family dwellings) property located on
Lot 17, Block 1, West Twin Lake Shores, and adjacent vacated
streets, 5756 Orchard Ave. North. Applicant wishes to
build a double bungalow on the property. This lot, including
adjacent vacated streets, has 84.98' width on front lot line
and 104.15' on rear lot line, with an average of 94.56' width
and approximately 13,232 sq. ft. in area. The minimum lot
width requirement for R-2 District is 100' with minimum lot
area of 12,500 sq. ft. Nobody appeared regarding the rezon-
ing request.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to table until the January 13, 1975, meeting,
application #74-13 of Pendzimaz-Hallen Construction Co.
to rezone from R-1 District to R-2 District, property
located on Lot 17, Block 1, West Twin Lake Shores, and adjacent
vacated streets, 5756 Orchard Ave. North, to enable the
applicant to appear and explain his plans.
Motion carried.
4. The Building Inspector stated that Rev. T. McDill of the
Crystal Evangelical Free Church, 6421 45th Ave., has been
in contact with him and wishes to discuss their building
program plans. It was decided that a committee be appointed
consisting of Elsen, Ellefson and Peters to meet with the
staff on Wednesday, December 18, 1974, at 7:30 p.m., to
review the proposed plans.
5. Commissioner Andersen was appointed to the Long Range Planning
Committee to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of
Commissioner Nystrom.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman E3,9en
Secretary Nbabarth