1976 PC Meeting MinutesJANUARY 12, 1976
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman,
Elsen, Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and Plasencia; Ryan
arrived at 7:40; the following members were absent: Andersen
and Ellefson; also present were planning consultants Schmock
and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to approve the minutes of the December 8, 1975 meeting.
Motion carried.
l.. Mr. John A. Kinsell appeared regarding application #75-16
for rezoning Lots 7 & 8, Block 4, Rosedale Acres, located
on the east side of Douglas Drive, approximately 300 feet
south of 36th Ave., from R-1 District (single family dwell-
ings) to R-4 District (multiple dwellings). The Planning
Commission recommended to deny the application at their
December 8th meeting. The City Council tabled the application
at their December 16th meeting and referred it back to the
Planning Commission for an explanation of the reasons for the
denial based on the Comprehensive Plan.
There was discussion regarding the reasons for the denial
of the rezoning. Commissioner Bergman referred to p. 8 of
the Community Improvement Program Proposal of the Compre-
hensive Plan Report No. 5 dated January 5, 1975, regarding
"Protection, Preservation of Natural Environmental Features".
Also discussed were several other reasons for the denial -
spot zoning; wouldn't be able to develop Colorado Ave. if
Colorado should go through; the need of a holding pond on
recommendation of Bassett Creek Flood Commission; and is
contrary to the Comprehensive Plan which left it zoned resi-
dential. The Planning Commission members unanimously reaffirmed
the denial and suggested that the City Council refer the matter
to the Long Range Planning Commission for study of the possible
development of the entire area from 32nd to 36th on both sides
of Douglas Drive.
2. Mr. Richard L. Dempsey appeared regarding final approval of
CRYSTALWOOD plat which is a replat of Lot 8, Block 4,
Gardendale Acres, located north of 32nd Ave. and Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to recommend to grant final approval of CRYSTALWOOD
plat, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
. Building permit application for remodeling and alterations
in existing building at 5124 Hanson Court, Lot 2, Block 1,
Mars 2nd Addition.
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January 12, 1976 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to approve authorization to issue
building permit #24514 to J. R. Williams Co. for remodel-
ing and alterations in existing building at 5124 Hanson
Court, Lot 2, Block 1, Mars 2nd Addition, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
9. Building permit application for remodeling and alterations
in existing building at 3517 Vera Cruz Ave. North, east
155' of Lot 18, Block 1, Rosedale Acres.
Pored by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to approve authorization to issue
building permit #24518 to Nick Bongiovanni for remodeling
and alterations in existing building at 3517 Vera Cruz
Ave. North, east 155' of Lot 18, Block 1, Rosedale Acres,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Mr. Richard Kauffmann of Village Builders appeared regard-
ing tentative approval of proposed MORNINGSIDE ESTATES 4TH
ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 3, Robbinsdale Gardens,
located south of 33rd Ave., between Nevada & Louisiana Ave.
There was some discussion regarding the development of
Maryland Ave., rezoning lots on Nevada Ave. from R-3 to
R-1, and the layout of the lots on the proposed plat.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to grant tentative approval of
MORNINGSIDE ESTATES 4TH ADDITION, subject to standard
procedure.
Motion carried.
Mr. Loel Bertrand, Crystal Bicentennial Chairman, appeared
and gave a brief run down of the various activities planned
for the bicentennial year in Crystal and indicated he would
like every commission member to attend the Town Meeting
which will be held February 21, 1976, at Fair School which
will be put on by the Institute of Cultural Affairs.
7. Chairman Elsen declared that nominations were open for
officers to the Planning Commission consisting of Chairman,
Vice -Chairman and Secretary for the year ending December 31,
1976
January 12, 1976 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to renominate the existing slate of officers for the
year ending December 31, 1976 - Elsen, Chairman; Peters,
Vice -Chairman; and Neubarth, Secretary.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Com-
missioner 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.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to adjourn.
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Chairm Elsen
Secretary Neubarth
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FEBRUARY 9, 1976
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, Peters and Plasencia;
Ryan arrived at 7:35 p.m.; the following were absent: Juday;
also present was planning consultant Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the January 12, 1976 meeting.
Motion carried.
I. Rezoning application #76-1 of Mr. Bruce Hubbard of Minnesota
Mini Storage was presented for consideration. The request
involves rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, TexSota Addition from I-2
District (Heavy Industrial) to I-1 District (Warehousing and
Light Industrial). The I-1 District will permit wholesale
and retail showrooms and offices provided that at least 50
percent of the principal building is devoted to storage or
warehousing of merchandise.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to set a public hearing before the Planning Com-
mission for 7:30 p.m. on March 8, 1976 to consider the request
of Mr. Bruce Hubbard in rezoning application #76-1 to rezone
Lot 1, Block 1, TexSota Addition from I-2 District (Heavy
Industrial) to I-1 District (Warehousing and Light Industrial).
Motion carried.
2. Messrs. Colin Haagensen and Brice Bell, architect, appeared
regarding rezoning applications #76-2 and #76-3. Application
#76-2 involves Parcels 3600 & 4200 of Section 9 and Lot 1,
Block 1, Johnson and Lutgen Addition; application #76-3 involves
Parcel 3800 of Section 9. The request is to rezone from I-2
District (Heavy Industrial) to B-4 District (Community Commercial)
to build a 32 lane bowling alley, lounge and restaurant.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:45 p.m. on March 8, 1976 to consider application #76-2
& #76-3 of John R. Paulson for rezoning from I-2 District
(Heavy Industrial) to B-4 District (Community Commercial)
Parcels 3600 & 4200 of Section 9, and Lot 1, Block 1, Johnson
and Lutgen Addition; also Parcel 3800 of Section 9.
Motion carried.
3. Tentative approval of CLARK'S SUBMARINE SANDWICH 2ND ADDITION
which is the property formerly occupied by "Der Wienerschnitzel".
Applicant --Donald Clark Associates.
February 9, 1976 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend to grant tentative approval of proposed
CLARK'S SUBMARINE SANDWICH 2ND ADDITION legally described as
the North 5 Rods of the NE4 of the NE4 of Section 8, T-118,
R-21, Hennepin County, MN lying East of West Broadway, except
roads, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Chairman Elsen informed the members of a program the City of
Crystal has whereby members of commissions are eligible to
ride around in police cars. Any interested members were told
to contact Mr. Jim Kloeppner at 588-4095.
5. Commissioner Andersen urged all the Planning Commission
members to attend the Town Meeting which will be held at
the Fair School on February 21, 1976 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Andersen
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman /1 sen
Secretar Neubarth
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MARCH 8, 1976
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Ellefson,
Elsen, Neubarth, Nystrom and Ryan; the following were absent:
Juday, Peters and Plasencia; also present were planning consultants
Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson
to approve the minutes of the February 9, 1976 meeting.
Motinn carried.
1. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place for a public hearing to consider application
#76-1 of Minnesota Mini Storage for rezoning Lot 1, Block 1,
TexSota Addition from I-2 District (Heavy Industrial) to I-1
District (Warehousing and Light Industrial), 5500 Douglas Drive
North.
Mr. Bruce Hubbard of Minnesota Mini Storage appeared and indicated
their operation consists of warehousing and small offices which
is more in line with the I-1 zoning which provides for the
establishment of warehousing and light industrial development
rather than the I-2 zoning.which provides for the establishment
of heavy industrial and manufacturing development and use.
Chairman Elsen asked if there were any persons present who wished
to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the rezoning.
Mr. Stanley Zieska, 5518 Douglas Drive, was present and questioned
the zoning on his property.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to approve application #76-1 of Minnesota Mini
Storage for rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, TexSota Addition, from I-2
District (Heavy Industrial) to I-1 District (Warehousing and
Light Industrial), 5500 Douglas Drive North.
Motion carried.
2. It being 7:45 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place for a public hearing to consider applications
#76-2 & #76-3 of John R. Paulson for rezoning from I-2 District
(Heavy Industrial) to B-4 District (Community Commercial) ,
Parcels 3600, 3800 & 4200 of Section 9, and Lot 1, Block 1,
Johnson & Lutgen Addition. This property is located between
West Broadway and the Burlington Northern Railroad from Corvallis
Ave. to a point approximately 550' south.
Messrs. John R. Paulson, applicant, and Brice Bell, architect,
appeared and explained their plans for building a 32 lane bowling
alley on the site which is a permitted use in a B-4 zoning.
The bowling alley that will occupy the property is presently
Doyle's Bowling Alley on Bass Lake Road and they want to move to
a different location so they can expand and have better parking.
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March 8, 1976 - continued
Chairman Elsen asked if there were any persons present who
wished to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning
the rezoning. Mr. & Mrs. Francis Roufs, 5027 Welcome Ave.,
were present and expressed concern regarding traffic problems
getting out on Corvallis Ave. and West Broadway at the present
time and the potential traffic problems the bowling alley
would incur. There also was discussion regarding the County's
plans to upgrade West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to approve applications #76-2 & #76-3 of
John R. Paulson for rezoning from I-2 District (Heavy Industrial)
to B-4 District (Community Commercial) , Parcels 3600, 3800 &
4200 of Section 9, and Lot 1, Block 1, Johnson & Lutgen Addition.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
that the Planning Commission go on record that it recognizes
that there is a potential traffic problem in connection with
the Knights of Columbus and the construction of this bowling
alley opposite each other, and recommend that the Council have
a survey taken after the building is completed if and when one
is needed to assess the traffic in this area. By roll call
and voting aye: Bergman, Ellefson, Elsen and Ryan; voting no:
Neubarth and Nystrom.
Motion carried 4 '-cs 2
3. Mr. Michael C. Wilder appeared regarding tentative approval of
proposed WILDER ADDITION located in the 5600 block and Hamp-
shire Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to grant tentative approval of proposed
WILDER ADDITION which is a platting of property legally des-
cribed as the North 120' of the South 557.82' of the West
166.0' of the NE -I, of the SE; of Section 5, Township 118,
Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota, subject to standard
procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Mr. Frank Pattee, architect, appeared regarding application
#76-4 for a variance in the parking setback and offstreet
parking at 5415 West Broadway and legally described as Tract A,
Registered Land Survey No. 794. Mr. Pattee explained their
plans for a 548 sq. ft. addition and remodeling to the existing
building. There was discussion regarding the widening of West
Broadway, the off street parking which would limit the uses
permitted of the property, and the parking setback on Florida Ave.
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March 8, 1976 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code
that the Planning Commission recommends a variance of 4.5' in
the parking setback requirement from Florida Ave. as set forth
in Section 515.09, Subd. 4 (h-15), and that a requirement of 9
offstreet parking spaces be set as the requirement for offstreet
parking in variance to 13 spaces as required under Section 515.09,
Subd. 8 (q), for the property located at 5415 West Broadway,
legally described as Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 794,
and to be used as a professional podiatrist office, all as
requested in application #76-4. The findings are: The
requested variance is on Florida Ave. which is a deadend street,
the parking stalls parallels the west property line and will
not create a hardship for anyone.
Motion carried.
5. Mr. Richard L. Dempsey appeared regarding tentative approval
of proposed CRYSTALWOOD 2ND ADDITION located in the vicinity of
32nd Ave. & Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to grant tentative approval of proposed
CRYSTALWOOD 2ND ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 3, Block 1,
Crystalwood, and Lot 9, Block 4, Gardendale Acres, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
6. Mr. Ed Kauffmann appeared regarding final approval of
MORNINGSIDE ESTATES 4TH ADDITION located in the vicinity of
33rd & Nevada -Louisiana Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to grant final approval of MORNINGSIDE
ESTATES 4TH ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 3, Robbinsdale
Gardens, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
7. Appointment of a Planning Commission member to fill the vacancy
on the Long Range Planning Commission resulting from Ann
Andersen's resignation.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to appoint Commissioner Ellefson to the Long Range
Planning Commission.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson
to adjourn.
Secretary Neubarth
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Chairman lsen
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APRIL 12, 1976
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Eckenberg,
Ellefson, Elsen, Juday, Neubarth, Peters and Plasencia; the follow-
ing were absent: Nystrom and Ryan; also present were planning
consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson
to approve the minutes of the March 8, 1976 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Mr. John Paulson appeared regarding tentative approval of
proposed LOIS 6TH ADDITION located between West Broadway and
the Burlington Northern Railroad from Corvallis Ave. to a
point approximately 550' south.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to recommend to grant tentative approval of LOIS
6TH ADDITION which is a platting of Parcels 3600, 3800 & 4200
of Section 9, and Lot 1, Block 1, Johnson & Lutgen Addition,
subject to standard procedure; and further recommend that
the utility and drainage easements on the north and south line
of the Johnson & Lutgen Addition be vacated.
Motion carried.
{. Mr. John Paulson appeared regarding application #76-6 for a
variance in the offstreet parking for a proposed 32 lane bowling
alley on West Broadway and Corvallis Ave. North, Lot 1, Block 1,
proposed Lois 6th Addition. The proposed plot plan indicates
206 parking spaces; 220 parking spaces are required under the
zoning ordinance.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Peters that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code,
ADMINISTRATION -VARIANCES & APPEALS, to recommend to the Council
to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.09,
Subd. 8(r) NUMBER OF SPACES REQUIRED -BOWLING ALLEY, to allow
a variance of 14 offstreet parking spaces for Lot 1, Block 1,
proposed Lois 6th Addition, as requested in application #76-6
of John Paulson; and further recommend that the use of coin
operated amusement devices be restricted with the exception
of music machines.
The findings are: (1) There are spaces available in the parking
layout that would accommodate compact cars. (2) Configuration
of lot. (3) Low percentage variance (14 out of 220).
(4) Change of shift would tend to empty out lot in short period
of time - not many people stay to drink and eat.
Motion carried.
April 12, 1976 - continued
3. Mr. John Paulson appeared regarding a building permit for
the construction of a 32 lane bowling alley at West Broadway
and Corvallis Ave. North, Lot 1, Block 1, proposed Lois 6th
Addition.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to approve authorization to issue a
building permit to John Paulson for the construction of a
32 lane bowling alley at West Broadway and Corvallis Ave.
North, Lot 1, Block 1, proposed Lois 6th Addition, subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Mr. Bertram Getsug of Park Edge Construction Co., Mr. Fitz
of Carlson Store Fixture Co., Mr. Noggle of Carlson Properties
and Mr. Knox of Country Club appeared regarding a building
permit for remodeling and alterations to existing building at
5321 36th Ave. North, Tract C, Registered Land Survey No. 860
(formerly Grant's).
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded
to recommend to approve authorization to
#24707 to Park Edge Construction Co. for
alterations to existing building at 5321
Tract C, Registered Land Survey No. 860,
procedure.
by Commissioner Bergman
issue building permit
remodeling and
36th Ave North,
subject to standard
Motion carried.
5. Mr. Ed Kauffmann of Village Builders, Inc. appeared regarding
application #76-7 for rezoning Lots 9, 10 & 11, Block 1,
Morningside Estates 4th Addition from R-3 District (Medium
density residential) to R-2 District (Single and two family
residential) located at 32nd & Nevada Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., May 10, 1976 to consider the request of Village
Builders, Inc. in application #76-7 to rezone Lots 9, 10 & 11,
Block 1, Morningside Estates 4th Addition from R-3 District
(Medium density residential) to R-2 District (Single and two
family residential).
Motion carried.
6. Mr. Robert Middlemist appeared regarding tentative approval of
proposed ROBERT MIDDLEMIST ADDITION located north of 32nd Ave.
between Utah & Winnetka Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to grant tentative approval of ROBERT
MIDDLEMIST ADDITION which is a platting of part of the Sq of
the NE4 of Section 19 (Parcel 7032), subject to standard pro-
cedure.
Motion carried.
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APRIL 12, 1976 - continued
6. Mr. Robert Middlemist appeared regarding application #76-5
for rezoning property from R-1 District (Single family residential)
to R-2 District (Single and two family residential) located
north of 32nd Ave. & Winnetka Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission for
7:45 p.m., May 10, 1976, to consider the request of Robert
Middlemist in rezoning application #76-5 to rezone the Wly
127' of the Ely 160' as measured on the Nly and Sly lines
thereof of that part of the S4 of the NE4 of Section 19,
T. 118, R. 21 West described as follows: Commencing at a point
on the East line of the NE4 of said section which point is
17 Rods North of the SE corner thereof, thence West and parallel
with the South line of said NE4 20 Rods, thence South and
parallel with the East line of said NE4 to the North line of
the South 10 acres of said S4 of NE4, thence East along said
North line to the East line of said NE4, thence North to point
of beginning, according to the Government Survey thereof
(proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Robert Middlemist Addition) from
R-1 District (Single family residential) to R-2 District
(Single and two family residential) located north of 32nd Ave.
and Winnetka Ave.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman leen
Secretary Neubarth
MAY 10, 1976
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Eckenberg,
Ellefson, Elsen, Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters, Plasencia and
Ryan; also present were planning consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the April 12, 1976 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 consider application #76-7
of Village Builders Inc. for rezoning Lots 9, 19 & 11, Block 1,
Morningside Estates 4th Addition from R-3 District (Medium
density residential) to R-2 District (Single and two family
residential), 32nd & Nevada Ave. North.
Mr. Richard Kauffmann, Vice President of Village Builders,
appeared and explained their plans for building double bungalows
on the site. Chairman Elsen asked if there were any persons
present who wished to voice their opinions or ask questions con-
cerning the rezoning. E. V. Goldsmith, 3225 Louisiana Ave.,
and Kenneth Finnamore, 3209 Louisiana Ave., appeared and indi-
cated they were in favor of the rezoning.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to approve application #76-7 of Village
Builders Inc. to rezone Lots 9, 10 & 11, Block 1, Morningside
Estates 4th Addition from R-3 District (Medium density residential)
to R-2 District (Single and two family residential).
Motion carried.
2_ Final approval of WILDER ADDITION located in the 5600 block and
Hampshire Ave. North. Applicant --Michael C. Wilder.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to grant final approval of WILDER ADDITION, which
is a platting of property legally described as the North 120 ft.
of the South 557.82 ft. of the West 166 ft. of the NE4 of the
SE4 of Section 5, Township 118, Range 21, subject to standard
procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Final approval of LOIS 6TH ADDITION located between West Broadway
and the Burlington Northern Railroad from Corvallis Ave. to a
point approximately 550' south. Applicant --John R. Paulson.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to recommend to grant final approval of LOIS 6TH ADDITION which
is a platting of Parcels 3600, 3800 & 4200 of Section 9, and
Lot 1, Block 1, Johnson & Lutgen Addition, subject to standard
procedure.
Motion carried.
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P`,ay 10, 1976 - continued
4. It being 7:45 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place for a public hearing to consider application #76-5
of Robert Middlemist Jr. for rezoning the Wly 127' of the Ely
160' as measured on the Nly and Sly lines thereof that part of Lite
S4 of the NE4 of Section 19, Township 118, Range 21 West des-
cribed as follows: Commencing at a point on the East line of the
NE4 of said section which point is 17 Rods North of the SE corner
thereof, thence West and parallel with the South line of said
NE4 20 Rods, thence South and parallel with the East line of
said NE4 to the North line of the South 10 acres of said S4 of
NE4, thence East along said North line to the East line of said
NE4, thence North to point of beginning, according to the
Government Survey thereof, from R-1 District (Single family
residential) to R-2 District (Single and two family residential),
32nd & Winnetka Ave. North.
Mr. Robert Middlemist Jr. explained his plans for building a
double bungalow on the site facing Winnetka. Chairman Elsen
asked if there were any persons present who wished to voice
their opinions or ask questions concerning the rezoning. The
following persons were present and indicated they were against
the rezoning:
Bill Burmaster, 3230 Utah Ave. N.
Yvonne Venske, 7908 32nd Ave. N.
David Esler, 3207 Winnetka Ave. N.
Commissioner James Ryan, 8008 33rd Ave. N.
Phil Jandl, 3225 Utah Ave. N.
There was discussion regarding the zoning in the area, traffic
on Winnetka Ave., spot zoning, etc.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to recommend to deny application #76-5 of Robert Middlemist Jr.
to rezone the above described property from R-1 District (Single
family residential) to R-2 District (Single and two family resi-
dential). By roll call and voting aye: Bergman, Peters and Ryan;
voting no: Eckenberg, Ellefson, Elsen, Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom
and Plasencia.
Motion lost 7 to 3.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to recommend to approve application #76-5 of Robert Middlemist Jr.
to rezone the above described property from R-1 District (Single
family residential) to R-2 District (Single and two family
residential). By roll call and voting aye: Eckenberg, Ellefson,
Elsen, Juday, Nystrom and Plasencia; voting no: Bergman, Neubarth,
Peters and Ryan.
Motion carried 6 Ln 4.
Mdy 10, 1976 - continued
5. Mr. Robert Middlemist Jr. appeared regarding final approval
of ROBERT MIDDLEMIST ADDITION located North of 32nd Ave.
between Utah and Winnetka Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to recommend to grant final approval of ROBERT MIDDLE -
MIST ADDITION which is a platting of that part of the S4 of
the NE4 of Section 19, Township 118, Range 21, described as
follows: Commencing at the SE corner of said NE4; thence
North along the East line of said NE4 a distance of 17 rods
to the actual point of beginning; thence West parallel with
the South line of said NE4 a distance of 20 rods; thence South
parallel with the East line of said NE4 to the North line of
the South 10 acres of said S4 of the NE4; thence East along said
North line to the East line of said NE4; thence North to the
point of beginning, subject to standard procedure. By roll call
and voting aye: Bergman, Eckenberg, Ellefson, Elsen, Juday,
Neubarth, Nystrom, and Plasencia; voting no: Peters and Ryan.
Motion carried 8 to 2,
t Mr. Gary E. Erickson, lessee, appeared regarding a building permit
for a 45'x42'xl2' pole type hangar on leased Lot 70-B, Crystal
Airport. Mr. Gary Gundlach, 5757 Adair Ave. North, was present
and stated he was opposed to issuance of the permit because
he would like to see hangars built with steel beams rather than
wood beams. There was some discussion regarding the dilapidated
condition of some of the hangars at the airport.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit #24805 to Menard, Inc., for a 45'x421xl2' pole type
hangar on leased Lot 70-B, Crystal Airport, for Gary E. Erick-
son, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
7. Mr. Art McDonald of Budget Builders and Mr. & Mrs. Darrel Darg,
3243 Zane Ave. North, appeared regarding application #76-8 for
a variance in the number of spaces required for off-street park-
ing to build a single car tuck under garage as part of an
overall remodeling and upgrading of home at 3243 Zane Ave. North
and legally described as the East 144.42 ft. of the South 67.25
ft. of Lot 7, Block 1, Sunnybrook Acres 2nd Addition, except
the East 10 ft.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Ryan
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to
recommend to the Council to vary or modify the strict appli-
cation of Section 515.09, Subd. 8(a) NUMBER OF SPACES REQUIRED
SINGLE FAMILY UNITS which requires two offstreet parking spaces,
and grant a variance of one off-street parking space for
3243 Zane Ave. North, Lot 7, Block 1, Sunnybrook Acres 2nd
Addition, except the East 10 ft., as requested in application
#76-8 of Budget Builders, Inc.
May 10, 1976 - continued
The findings are: not practical to upgrade house in another way;
removing a nonconforming use that now exists; no room for addi-
tional parking on side; the proposed remodeling of house should
double the value of the property.
Motion carried.
8. Building permit application for general remodeling on main floor
of existing building at 5616 West Broadway, Lot 1, Block 1,
Crystal Securities Addition. Applicant --Mr. Print.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit
#24846 of Mr. Print for general remodeling on main floor of exist-
ing building at 5616 West Broadway, Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal
Securities Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
9. Chairman Elsen asked the Planning Commission members to review
the Comprehensive Plan and that they shall, at least once each
year by June 30th, recommend to the Council any alterations or
modifications of the Comprehensive Plan, as per a resolution
adopted by the City Council June 3, 1975.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Peters Ln
adjourn.
Chairm Elsen
Secretary eub rth
JUNE 14, 1976
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Eckenberg,
Ellefson, Elsen, Neubarth, Nystrom and Plasencia; the following were
absent: Juday, Peters and Ryan; also present were planning con-
sultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the May 10, 1976 meeting.
Motion carried.
I. Tentative approval of proposed GINSBERG ADDITION located at the
northeast quadrant of 32nd and Edgewood Ave. North. Applicant --
Dr. Roger I. Ginsberg.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to grant tentative approval of proposed
GINSBERG ADDITION which is a replat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1,
Clark Oil Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Final approval of proposed CRYSTALWOOD 2ND ADDITION located
in the vicinity of 32nd Ave. and Douglas Drive. Applicant --
Richard L. Dempsey.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to grant final approval of CRYSTALWOOD 2ND ADDITION
which is a replat of Lot 3, Block 1, Crystalwood and Lot 9,
Block 4, Gardendale Acres, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Final approval of proposed CLARKS SUBMARINE SANDWICH 2ND
ADDITION located at West Broadway and Douglas Drive.
Applicant --Donald Clark Associates.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to grant final approval of CLARKS SUBMARINE
SANDWICH 2ND ADDITION which is a platting of the North 5 Rods of
the NE4 of the NE4 of Section 8, Township 118, Range 21, lying
East of West Broadway, except roads, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
_}. Mr. Jack Lawrence appeared regarding a building permit for
a proposed drive by -pick up window addition at Kentucky Fried
Chicken, 6624 56th Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit #24901 to Construction 70 Inc. for remodeling and
alterations for a proposed drive by -pick up window addition
6624 56th Ave. North, Lot 3, Block 1, Ken's lst Addition,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
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June 14, 1976 - continued
S. Mr. John J. Day appeared regarding a building permit for remodeling
and alterations of existing building at 5353 Lakeland Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit
#24935 to Gridley Construction Inc. for remodeling and alterations
of existing building at 5353 Lakeland Ave. North, Lot 1, Block 1,
Crystal Industrial Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
6. Mr. Wayne D. Sowers appeared regarding tentative approval of
proposed SOWERS ADDITION located at 5012 56th Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to grant tentative approval of proposed
SOWERS ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 17, Block 2, Lyle
Carlson's Hillcrest 8th Addition, subject to drainage and
utility easements, and further subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
7. Mr. Richard M. Nyquist appeared regarding application #76-9
for a variance in the rear yard setback and the side street
side yard at 6101 Hampshire Ave. North. Mr. Nyquist explained
his plans for an addition to the kitchen and an attached garage.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code,
to recommend to the Council to vary or modify the strict appli-
cation of Section 515.13, Subd. 4(a) to grant a variance of
10.75' in the rear yard setback, and of Section 515.07, Subd. 5(c-3)
to grant a variance of 15' on required side street side yard at
6101 Hampshire Ave. North, Lot 1, Block 2, Lakeland Manor Second
Unit, as requested in application #76-9 of Richard M. Nyquist.
Findings of fact: 1) Hardship because of irregular shape of lot;
2) Placement of house on lot; 3) Diagonal street makes adequate
development and expansion restrictive; 4) No damage to lot north
of site.
Motion carried.
8. Recommendations to the Council for ar)y alterations or modifi-
cations of the Comprehensive Plan.
Because of the newness and short time the Comprehensive Plan has
been in efect, no problems have been encountered, and it was
the consensus of opinion of the Planning Commission members that
the Comprehensive Plan stay as it is with no recommended changes.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson to
adjourn.
Chairin-4 Elsen
Secretary Neubarth
EM
JULY 12, 1976
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Eckenberg,
Ellefson, Elsen, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and Plasencia; Juday
arrived at 7:43 p.m.; the following were absent: Ryan; also present
were Planning Consultants Schmock and Assistant City Engineer Smith.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the June 14, 1976 meeting.
Motion carried.
1.. Mr. Wm. Beim of Becon Corporation appeared regarding application
#76-10 for rezoning Lots 1,2,3 & 4, Block 1, Lynn Gardens
Addition from R-4 District (High Density Residential) to B-4
District (Community Commercial) located at the southeast
quadrant of 30th and Winnetka Ave.
Lengthy discussion regarding spot zoning, strip zoning, possi-
bility of rezoning to lesser density residential, contrary to
Comprehensive Plan.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to deny application #76-10 of Becon
Corporation for rezoning Lots 1,2,3 & 4, Block 1, Lynn
Gardens Addition from R-4 District (High Density Residential)
to B-4 District (Community Commercial), based on Comprehensive
Plan and spot zoning.
Motion carried.
2. Mr. Gerald Leuer, Manager of the Knights of Columbus, and Mr.
Ed Ames of Orr-Schelen-Mayeron, appeared regarding tentative
approval of proposed FATHER WILLIAM BLUM ADDITION, located at
West Broadway and Fairview Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to recommend to grant tentative approval of proposed
FATHER WILLIAM BLUM ADDITION, which is a platting of the SE4
of the NW4 of Section 9, Township 118, Range 21, described
as follows:
Beginning at the SW corner of said SE4 of the NW4;
thence north along the west line of said SE4 of the NW4
a distance of 440.00'; thence east, parallel with the
south line of said SE4 of the NW4, a distance of
155.40'; thence north, parallel with the west line of
said SE4 of the NW4, a distance of 5.00'; thence east
parallel with said south line, to the Wly line of West
Broadway, also known as County Road 8; thence SEly along
said Wly line to the south line of said SE4 of the NW4;
thence Wly along said south line 602.10' to the point
of beginning.
Motion carried.
July 12, 1976 - continued
3. Mr. Gerald Leuer, Manager of the Knights of Columbus, and
Mr. Ed Ames and Mr. Jeff Johnson of Orr-Schelen-Mayeron,
appeared regarding application #76-11 requesting the follow-
ing changes in the zoning of the property located at West
Broadway and Fairview Ave. and legally described as follows:
That part of the South 440' of the SE4 of the NA
lying North of the South 354.5' thereof, and lying
Wly of a line 150' SWly of the Sally line of West
Broadway, Section 9, T-118, R-21, from R-1 District
Single Family Residential to B-3 District Auto -
Oriented Commercial) .
That part of the South 445' of the SE4 of the NW4
lying North of the South 354.5' thereof and SWly of
West Broadway and lying within 150' of the SWly line
of West Broadway, Section 9, T-118, R-21, from B-4
District (Community Commercial) to B-3 District i
(Auto -Oriented Commercial).
That part of the South 163' of the SE4 of the NW4
lying SWly of a line 150' SWly of the SWly line of
West Broadway, Section 9, T-118, R-21, from R-1 District
(Single Family Residential) to P-2 District (Off -Street
Parking - Residential).
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:45 p.m., August 9, 1976, to consider the request of Knights
of Columbus in application #76-11 to rezone the property as
described above.
Motion carried.
4. Dr. Frank Perendy appeared regarding a building permit appli-
cation of Ulmer Construction Co. for an addition and remodeling
and alterations to existing building at 5415 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit #25029 to Ulmer Construction Co. for a 40'x20' addition
and remodeling and alterations to existing building at
5415 West Broadway, Tract A, Registered Land Survey #794,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
5. Mr. R. A. Roberts of C. F. Haglin & Sons appeared regarding
a building permit for alterations to the existing building
at 5537 West Broadway (Target Store).
July 12, 1976 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to approve authorization to issue
building permit #25062 to C. F. Haglin & Sons for alterations
to existing building at 5537 West Broadway, Lot 1, Block 1,
Cardinal Court, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
6. Dr. Roger I. Ginsberg appeared regarding final approval of
proposed GINSBERG ADDITION located at the northeast quadrant
of 32nd and Edgewood Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to recommend to grant final approval of GINSBERG ADDITION
which is a replat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Clark Oil Addition,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
7. Mrs. Helen Hawkins appeared regarding application #76-12 for a
variance in the side street yard at 4359 Jersey Ave. North.
Mrs. Hawkins explained her plans for remodeling existing attached
two -car garage into a family room and adding a new attached two -
car garage to the west.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner
Peters that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code,
to recommend to the Council to vary or modify the strict appli-
cation of Section 515.07, Subd. 5 (c-7) to grant a variance of
19 ft. in the required side street side yard at 4359 Jersey Ave.
North, Lot 1, Block 2, Fairview Acres 3rd Unit, as requested
in application #76-12 of Mrs. Helen Hawkins.
Findings of fact: 1) Hardship because of topographical irregular-
ities of lot; 2) Water run-off from street into existing driveway;
3) Dead end street with very little traffic; 4) No damage to
adjacent lots.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairm Elsen
Secretary Neubarth
AUGUST 9, 1976
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman,
Ellefson, Elsen, Neubarth, Nystrom and Ryan; the following were
absent: Eckenberg, Juday, Peters and Plasencia; also present
were Planning Consultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to approve the minutes of the July 12, 1976 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. The proposed plat of ROBBINSDALE GARDENS 2ND ADDITION
was submitted for consideration of final approval.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to grant final approval of ROBBINSDALE
GARDENS 2ND ADDITION, which is a replat of Lot 8, Robbinsdale
Gardens Addition.
Motion carried.
2. A request of rezoning in application #76-13 submitted by
R. C. Kinmore of Graphco Securities, Inc. to rezone
Lots 14 & 15, Auditor's Subdivision No. 226 from B-4 District
(Community Commercial) to B-3 District (Auto Oriented Commercial).
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to table application #76-13, and that reconsideration
be presented to the Commission at such time that the applicant:
1. Submits satisfactory evidence of contact with
Hennepin County Highway Department for the resolution
of location and size of curb openings to the site.
2. Submits a statement of proposed use of the property.
3. Appears before the Commission to discuss the proposal.
Motion carried.
3. At 7:45 p.m., a public hearing was declared open to consider
application #76-11 of the Knights of Columbus to rezone
certain parcels of property owned by them lying north of
Fairview Ave. and westerly of West Broadway.
Ed Ames and Gerald Leuer presented the request.
There was no opposition to the proposal presented at the hearing.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to approve the rezoning requested in
application #76-11 described as follows:
August 9, 1976 - continued
That part of the South 440' of the SE4 of the NW4
lying North of the South 354.5' thereof, and lying
Wly of a line 150' Sally of the SWly line of West
Broadway, Section 9, T-118, R-21, from R-1 District
(Single Family Residential) to B-3 District (Auto -
Oriented Commercial) .
That part of the South 445' of the SE4 of the NW4
lying north of the South 354.5' thereof and SWly of
West Broadway and lying within 150' of the Sally line
of West Broadway, Section 9, T-118, R-21, from B-4
District (Community Commercial) to B-3 District_
.(Auto -Oriented Commercial).
That part of the South 163' of the SE4 of the NW4
lying SWly of a line 150' SWly of the SWly line of
West Broadway, Section 9, T-118, R-21, from R-1
District (Single Family Residential) to P-2 District.
(Off-StreetParking - Residential .
The findings are:
1. The land is not conducive to residential development
with the commercial uses nearby.
2. The granting of the request will dress up the area.
3. The residents to the south of the site will get pro-
tective screening.
4. The rezoning, together with the development across
West Broadway, will be an improvement to the area.
Motion carried.
4. Mr. & Mrs. David Hill appeared regarding application
#76-14 for a variance to the rear yard setback at
7917 35th Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ryan that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code, to recommend to the Council to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 4(a) to grant a
variance of 14 feet in the rear yard setback at 7917 35th
Ave. North, Lot 3, Block 5, Winnetka Park 3rd Addition,
as requested in application #76-14 of Mr. & Mrs. David Hill.
The findings are:
1. The owners are attempting to improve the property.
2. The lot area is sufficient, the dimensions create
the deficiency.
August 9, 1976 - continued
3. If the lot were 135 feet deep, it would not require
a variance.
Motion carried.
S. The Nicklow Brothers appeared regarding building permit
#25166 for remodeling of the Chalet Restaurant at
3516 No. Lilac Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend authorization to issue building permit
#25166 to Nicklow Brothers for remodeling of the Chalet
Restaurant on the West 180 feet of Tract E, Registered Land
Survey No. 860, located at 3516 No. Lilac Drive, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
nystrom to adjourn.
Motion carried
Chairman E1 n
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Secretary Neubarth
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SEPTEMBER 13, 1976
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Eckenberg,
Ellefson, Elsen, Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and Plasencia;
the following were absent: Ryan; also present were planning con-
sultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the August 9, 1976 meeting.
Motion carried.
].. The proposed plat of SOWERS ADDITION located at 5012 56th Ave.
North was submitted for consideration of final approval.
Applicant --Wayne D. Sowers.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to grant final approval of SOWERS ADDITION
which is a replat of Lot 17, Block 2, Lyle Carlson's Hillcrest
8th Addition.
Motion carried.
2. Mr. Richard Dempsey appeared regarding a building permit for arr
11 -unit apartment building at 3219 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit #25204 to Richard Dempsey Contracting Co. for an 11 -unit
apartment building on Lot 3, Block 1, Crystalwood 2nd Addition,
3219 Douglas Drive, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Messrs. Anthony Benincasa of Benin Investment Co. and Brad Bainey
appeared regarding building permits for a 12 -unit garage at
3320-30 Douglas Drive and a 4 -unit garage at 3300-10 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to recommend to approve authorization to issue to Benin Investment.
Co. building permit #25222 for a 12 -unit garage on Lot 1, Block 1,
Douglas Arms Addition, and building permit #25221 for a 4 -unit
garage on Lot 2, Block 1, Douglas Arms Addition, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Mr. Richard C. Kauffmann of Village Builders Inc. appeared
regarding application #76-15 for a variance in the number of
off-street parking spaces required for a two-family dwelling
on Lots 10 & 11, Block 1, Morningside Estates 4th Addition,
33rd & Nevada Ave. North. The request is for one parking
stall to be allowed on the driveway.
September 13, 1976 - continued
Mr. Kauffmann indicated there was some confusion and difficulty
in accommodating the new ordinance for building two-family
dwellings. There was discussion regarding the intent of the
ordinance and it was proposed that there should be further study
regarding it. After an alternate plan was suggested which would
comply with the present zoning code, Mr. Kauffmann asked that
the application be tabled.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to table application #76-15 for a variance in the number of off-
street parking spaces as.described above.
Motion carried.
5. A representative from A. S. Industries Inc. appeared regarding
a building permit for a 60'x60' hangar at the Crystal Airport.
Lessee-Mereen Johnson Machine Co.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit
#25247 to Mochinski Construction Co. for a 60'x60' hangar on
leased Lot 72-B, Crystal Airport, lessee--Mereen Johnson Machine
Co., subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
6. A representative from A. S. Industries Inc. appeared regarding
a building permit for a 60'x60' hangar at the Crystal Airport.
Lessee --A. S. Industries Inc.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit
#25248 to Mochinski Construction Co. for a 60'x60' hangar on
leased Lot 72-A, Crystal Airport, lessee --A. S. Industries Inc.,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
7. Mr. Anthony Nicklow appeared regarding a building permit for
remodeling and alterations of the existing building (former
Country Club) at 5301 36th Ave. North. Lessee --Chalet Liquor Store.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit
#25262 to Nicklow Bros. for remodeling and alterations to existing
building on Tract B, Registered Land Survey No. 860, 5301 36th Ave.
North, lessee --Chalet Liquor Store, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
8. The City Council at their September 7th meeting asked the Planning
Commission to review and recommend to the City Council a policy on
curb cuts for commercial enterprises bordering on residential streets.
September 13, 1976 - continued
After discussion, it was decided to continue the matter at
a later meeting so that the members would have time to
review the present policy and offer comments and recommendations.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to adjourn.
ChairmV46 Elsen
Secretary Neubarth
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OCTOBER 18, 1976
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, Plasencia and Ryan;
Eckenberg arrived at 7:45 p.m.; also present were planning con-
sultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to approve the minutes of the September 13, 1976 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Mr. Robert T. Stroot and Mr. Boisclair of Boisclair Corporation
appeared regarding the following requests for the construction
of an elderly housing structure north of 54th Ave. and approxi-
mately Jersey Ave. North:
Application #76-16 for a variance to off-street parking
requirements from 220 required parking stalls to 161
parking stalls (Section 515.09, Subd. 8-0).
Application #76-17 for a variance to lot area requirements
from 1,250 sq. ft. per dwelling unit to 1,025.18 sq. ft.
per dwelling unit to allow for construction of 110 units of
elderly housing in lieu of 89 units allowed (Section 515.15,
Subd. 2-4iii).
Application #76-20 for a Conditional Use Permit to allow
for construction of a 7 -story Type I elderly mid -rise
building with vertical transportation in R-0 District
(Section 515.27, Subd. 4-b).
Application #76-19 for rezoning the south 200 ft. of Lot 1,
Cardinal Court Addition and the south 200 ft. of Crystal
Shopping Center from B-4 District (community commercial) to
R-0 District (residential -office) to allow for construction
of a Type I elderly housing structure.
Application #76-18 for a Conditional Use Permit to allow
for construction of Type I elderly housing structure in
the R-0 District (Section 515.27, Subd. 4-c).
The applicant gave a slide presentation of their perspective
plans. Mr. George Timmerman, 5337 Idaho Ave., was present
and had some questions regarding the project.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 8:00 p.m., November 8, 1976 to further consider the above
requests of Boisclair Corporation.
Motion carried.
October 18, 1976 - continued
2. Mr. Richard E. Wicklund appeared regarding application #76-23
for a variance to the offstreet parking at 5600 West Broadway,
Lots 14 & 15, Auditor's Subdivision #226, to use the property
for office space. The proposed plot plan indicates 10 parking
spaces; 12 parking spaces are required under the zoning ordinance.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal Code
to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.09,
Subd. 8-q, to allow a variance of 2 offstreet parking spaces
on Lots 14 & 15, Auditor's Subdivision #226, as requested in
application #76-23 of Richard E. Wicklund.
The findings are: 1) Hardship case - space is limited;
2) One of the reasons for the shortage is the taking of land
by County for highway purposes; 3) Building is already in
existence; 4) Odd shaped lot.
Motion carried.
3. Mr. Richard E. Wicklund appeared regarding a building permit
for remodeling and alterations at 5600 West Broadway (former
Texaco Station).
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit #25343 to Mr. Print for remodeling and alterations at
5600 West Broadway, Lots 14 & 15, Auditor's Subdivision #226,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Mr. Robert W. Dokken of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.
appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed ROCKFORD
ROAD ADDITION located at the southqest quadrant of 42nd Ave.
and Brunswick.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to grant tentative approval of proposed
ROCKFORD ROAD ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 19 except the
East 1.85 ft. and except the Sly 16 ft. lying Wly of the East
1.85 ft. thereof; also, Lot 20, except the Sly 16 ft. all in
Glenwood Manor, subject to street easement over the north 10
ft. thereof, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
5. Mr. Robert W. Dokken of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.
appeared regarding application #76-21 for a conditional u,se,
permit for Utility Building in B-4 District (community
commercial), to house amplifier equipment for long distance
cable located in street; and application #76-22 for a variance
in offstreet parking, at 6111 42nd Ave. North.
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October 18, 1976 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:45 p.m., November 8, 1976 to further consider the request
of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. in application #76-21 for a
conditional use permit for Utility Building in B-4 District.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.09
to allow a variance for zero offstreet parking spaces on pro-
posed Lot 1, Rockford Road Addition, 6111 42nd Ave. North, as
requested in application #76-22 of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co..
The findings are: 1) No need for parking as the 8'x10' unheated
equipment building will be visited 10 to 12 times per year and
only for a few minutes at such time.
Motion carried.
6. Mr. Clare E. Richards appeared regarding tentative approval '.':If-
proposed
:_1Iproposed RICHARDS ADDITION located at 44th & Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to recommend to grant tentative approval of proposed
RICHARDS ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 9, except the North
70 feet of the East 132.5 feet thereof, Fairview Acres, subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
7. Mr. Edward A. Stack appeared regarding tentative approval of
proposed SCHROEDER'S 3RD ADDITION located at 5001 Welcome Ave.
North.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to recommend to grant tentative approval of proposed
SCHROEDER'S 3RD ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 11 and that
part of Lot 14 lying between the extension West of the North
line and the South line of Lot 11 to the NEly line of the
Great Northern Railroad, Schroeder's Addition, subject to standard
procedure.
Motion carried.
8. Mr. Harold Cragg appeared regarding a variance in lot depth
on proposed Lot 2, Block 1, Orchard Addition.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Peters that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code
to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.15,
Subd. 2b, to allow a depth variance of 25' on proposed Lot 2,
Block 1, Orchard Addition.
The findings are: 1) Dividing the lot is the best use of- tfic.
whole tract because it is too large for just one house.
Motion carried.
October 18, 1976 - continued
aW Mr. Harold Cragg appeared regarding tentative approval of
proposed ORCHARD ADDITION located at 5406 Twin Lake Terrace.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to grant tentative approval of proposed ORCHARD
ADDITION which is a replat of that part of the South 75 feet of
Lot 16 of Auditor's Subdivision #328 lying between the Wly
shore of Twin Lake and the extension of the Wly line of Lots
11 to 15, inclusive of said Auditor's Subdivision #328, subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
10. Mr. Dick Kauffmann of Village Builders appeared regarding
tentative approval of proposed MORNINGSIDE ESTATES 5TH ADDITION
located north of 32nd Ave. and Nevada - Maryland.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to grant tentative approval of proposed
MORNINGSIDE ESTATES 5TH ADDITION which is a replat of Outlots
1 & 2, B. Farr's Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
11. Mr. Jim Shelton of PDQ appeared to discuss the possibility of
amending the zoning ordinance to permit combined uses of gasoline
self-service sales, groceries and other unrelated items at
7200 56th Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to the City Council not to amend the
existing zoning ordinance to allow the combined use of sales
of groceries and gasoline. By Roll call and voting aye:
Bergman, Eckenberg, Ellefson, Elsen, Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom,
Peters and Plasencia; voting no: Ryan.
Motion carried 9 to 1.
11. Mr. James Robinson of Baldwin Realty appeared regarding a
building permit for an office building at 5600 56th Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit #25353 to Baldwin Realty Co. for an office building on
Lot 2, Block 1, Les Brown Addition, 5600 56th Ave. North,
subject to standard procedure. By roll call and voting aye:
Bergman, Eckenberg, Ellefson, Elsen, Juday, Nystrom, Peters,
Plasencia and Ryan; voting no: Neubarth.
Motion carried 9 to 1.
13. Mr. Bernard Frerichs of Idea Builders appeared regarding a
building permit for a 22'x40' addition and general remodeling
to existing building at 5415 West Broadway.
October 18, 1976 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to approve authorization to issue
building permit #25357 to Idea Builders for a 221x40' addition
and general remodeling to existing building at 5415 West
Broadway, Tract A, Registered Land Survey #794, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth'
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
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Chairmax} lsen
Secretary Neubarth
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NOVEMBER 8, 1976
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, Plasencia and Ryan; the following
were absent: Eckenberg and Peters; also present were planning con-
sultants Schmock and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the October 18, 1976 meeting.
Motion carried.
i. Application for a building permit was submitted for an airplane
hangar at Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit #25405 to Marvin Schert for an airplane hangar on Leased
Lot'70-D, Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure.
Lessee --Dr. Edward Chrencik.
Motion carried.
2. It being 7:45 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place for a public hearing to consider application #76-21
of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. for a conditional use permit
for a Public Utility Building in B-4 District (community com-
mercial) on part of Lot 20, Glenwood Manor (proposed Lot 1,
Block 1, Rockford Road Addition), 6111 42nd Ave. North. Messrs.
Robert W. Dokken and Stan Peterson of Northwestern Bell Telephone
Co. appeared and explained their plans for building an approxi-
mately 8'x12' utility building to house amplifier equipment for
long distance cable located in street. Chairman Elsen asked if
there were any persons present who wished to voice their opinions
or ask questions concerning the application for a conditional
use permit. No one appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to approve application #76-21 of Northwestern
Bell Telephone Co. for a conditional use permit for a Public
Utility Building in B-4 District (community commercial) on part
of Lot 20, Glenwood Manor (proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Rockford Road
Addition), 6111 42nd Ave. North; and further recommend that the
building constructed with brick veneer be a condition of approval
of the conditional use permit.
Finding of fact: The shape of property lends itself to proposed
construction; the use proposed will provide an improvement in
telephone service.
Commissioner Plasencia indicated he wanted it on record that
he is opposed to the proposed location of building; that it should
be placed on rear of property and not be a detriment to existing
property. By roll call and voting aye: Bergman, Ellefson, Elsen,
Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom and Ryan; voting no: Plasencia.
Motion carried 7 to 1.
November 8, 1976 - continued
;. It being 8:00 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place for a public hearing to consider applications
#76-18, #76-19 & #76-20 of Boisclair Corporation for the proposed
rezoning from B-4 District (community commercial) to R -O District
(residential -office) and two conditional use permits to allow
for construction of a 7 -story Type I structure and elderly (senior
citizen) housing in the R-0 District on the following legally
described property.
The south 200 ft. of Lot 1, Block 1, Cardinal Court Addition
and the south 200 ft. of Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Shopping
Center Addition.
The property is located north of 54th Ave., in the area of Jersey -
Idaho Ave. North. Mr. Robert T. Stroot of Boisclair Corporation
and Mr. Palaia of Palaia & Associates, architects, appeared and
gave a presentation of their proposed development plans and
outlined the various requests. Chairman Elsen asked if there were
any persons present who wished to voice their opinions or ask
questions concerning the proposed development. The following
were heard:
Phyllis Johnston, New Hope
Nancy Turner, 5215 Georgia Ave.
Marilyn Ruone, 5212 Maryland Ave.
Mike McCarthy, 5306 Idaho Ave.
Dan Orcutt, 5335 Hampshire Ave.
State Senator Skip Humphrey, New Hope
Norma Kelly, Chairman, Robbinsdale HRA
Marty Gates, 5108 48th Ave.
Betty Herbes, 5336 Idaho Ave.
Cloud Herbes, 5336 Idaho Ave.
Mickey Adams, New Hope
Jean Larson, New Hope
Raymond Beutow, 5336 Kentucky Ave.
A petition was presented from residents in the area supporting the
proposed development.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner Ryan to
recommend to approve application #76-19 of Boisclair Corporation
to rezone the south 200 ft. of Lot 1, Block 1, Cardinal Court
Addition and the south 200 ft. of Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Shopping
Center Addition from B-4 District (community commercial) to R-0
District (residential -office).
Finding of fact: Suitable location for the construction of such
a facility; demonstrated need for such use; strong community support
for the development.
By roll call and voting aye: Bergman, Ellefson, Elsen, Juday,
Nystrom, Plasencia and Ryan; voting no: Neubarth.
Motion carried 7 LruS 1
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November 8, 1976 - continued
3A. Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ryan to recommend to approve application #76-18 of Boisclair
Corporation for a conditional use permit to allow for elderly
housing in a R -O District on the south 200 ft. of Lot 1,
Block 1, Cardinal Court Addition and the south 200 ft. of Lot t.,
Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center Addition.
Finding of fact: Property is suitable location for such housing;
demonstrated need for such use.
Motion carried.
3B. Moved by Commissioner Ryan and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to approve application #76-20 of Boisclair
Corporation for a conditional use permit to allow for construction
of a structure in excess of three stories in a R -O District
(7 -story, Type I elderly mid -rise building) on the south 200 ft.
of Lot 1, Block 1, Cardinal Court Addition and the south 200 ft.
of Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center Addition.
Finding of fact: 7 -story is economical size as demonstrated by
Boisclair Corporation; site will handle increased density.
By roll call and voting aye: Bergman, Ellefson, Elsen, Nystrom,
Plasencia and Ryan; voting no: Juday and Neubarth.
Motion carried 6 to 2.
4. A request for a variance to the demonstrated offstreet parking
submitted by Boisclair Corporation in application #76-16 from
220 required parking stalls to 161 parking stalls. The variance
application was amended to include a variance from 110 constructed
parking stalls to 69 stalls.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary
or modify the strict application of Section 515.09, Subd. 8-o
to allow a variance of demonstrated offstreet parking requirements
of 59 spaces on the property legally described as the south 200 ft.
of Lot 1, Block 1, Cardinal Court Addition and the south 200 ft.
of Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center Addition, as requested
in application #76-16 of Boisclair Corporation.
Finding of fact: The ordinance requirements are over the actual
usage in this type of housing.
Motion carried.
4A. Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code
to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.09,
Subd. 8-o to allow a variance to offstreet parking requirements
of 41 stalls on the property legally described as the south
200 ft. of Lot 1, Block 1, Cardinal Court Addition and the south
200 ft. of Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center Addition, as
requested in amended application #76-16 of Boisclair Corporation.
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November 8, 1976 - continued
Finding of fact: The ordinance requirements are over the actual
usage in this type of housing; more green area can be created
around the property; in the event the use is changed or it is
demonstrated that more parking is needed, the City Council can
request the developers to increase parking to necessary number.
Motion carried.
5. A request for a variance to lot area requirements submitted by
Boisclair Corporation in application #76-17 from 1,250 sq. ft.
per dwelling unit to 1,025.18 sq. ft. per dwelling unit to allow
for construction of 110 units of elderly housing in lieu of 89
units allowed.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to recommend to deny application #76-17 of Boisclair Corporation
to allow a variance to lot area requirements of 224.82 sq. ft.
per dwelling unit to allow construction of 110 units of elderly
housing in lieu of 89 units allowed.
By roll call and voting aye: Juday and Neubarth; voting no:
Bergman, Ellefson, Elsen, Nystrom, Plasencia and Ryan.
Motion failed 6 to 2.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary
or modify the strict application of Section 515.15, Subd. 2-4iii
to allow a variance to lot area requirements of 224.82 sq. ft.
per dwelling unit to allow construction of 110 units of elderly
housing in lieu of 89 units allowed, as requested in application
#76-17 of Boisclair Corporation.
Finding of fact: The Boisclair Corporation has represented that
the 110 units is an economical size; additional land not available.
By roll call and voting aye: Bergman, Ellefson, Elsen, Nystrom,
Plasencia and Ryan; voting no: Juday and Neubarth.
Motion carried 6 L�o 2.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Juday to
adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairmansen
Secretary NeEFarth
DECEMBER 13, 1976
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Eckenberg,
Elsen, Peters and Plasencia; the following were absent: Ellefson,
Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom and Ryan; also present was planning consultant
Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to approve the minutes of the November 8, 1976 meeting.
Motion carried.
Mr. Harold Cragg appeared regarding final approval of ORCHARD
ADDITION located at 54th & Twin Lake Terrace.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to recommend to grant final approval of ORCHARD ADDITION which
is a replat of that part of the South 75' of Lot 16, Auditor's
Subdivision #328 lying between the Wly shore of Twin Lake and
the Sly extension of the Wly line of Lot 15, Auditor's Subdivision
#328, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Mr. Richard C. Kauffmann of Village Builders Inc. appeared regard-
ing final approval of MORNINGSIDE ESTATES 5TH ADDITION located
in the vicinity of 32nd Ave. & Nevada - Maryland Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to recommend to grant final approval of MORNINGSIDE
ESTATES 5TH ADDITION which is a replat of Outlots 1 & 2,
B. Farr's Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Mr. Edward A. Stack appeared regarding final approval of
SCHROEDER'S 3RD ADDITION located at 5001 Welcome Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to grant final approval of SCHROEDER'S
3RD ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 11 and that part of Lot 14
lying between the extension West of the North line and the South
line of Lot 11 to the NEly line of the Great Northern Railroad,
Schroeder's Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. The proposed plat of RICHARD ADDITION located at 44th & Douglas
Drive was submitted for consideration of final approval.
Applicant --Clare E. Richards.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to recommend to grant final approval of RICHARDS ADDITION which
is a replat of Lot 9 except the North 70' of the East 132.50'
thereof, Fairview Acres, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
December 13, 1976 - continued
5. Mr. Loren Kohnen of Richard Dempsey Construction Co. appeared
regarding tentative approval of proposed VALLEY VIEW PARK 2ND
ADDITION which lies between Jersey & Hampshire Ave. in the
vicinity of Valley Place.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Eckenberg to recommend to grant tentative approval of proposed
VALLEY VIEW 2ND ADDITION which is a replat of that part of the
North 75' of the South 1/2 of Lot 13 lying West of the East 160'
thereof, and that part of the South 1/2 of Lot 13 lying South
of the North 75' thereof and West of the East 131.20' thereof
in Auditor's Subdivision No. 110; also, the North 1/2 of Lot 14,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 110 except the North 10' of the East
131.20' thereof, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
6. Mr. Loren Kohnen of Richard Dempsey Construction Co. appeared
regarding tentative approval of proposed DONNA'S ADDITION which
lies between Hampshire Ave. and Georgia Ave. and approximately
200' north of 32nd Ave. The proposed plat received tentative
approval by the Planning Commission on 7/14/75 with the recommendation
that the proposal be referred to Bassett Creek Flood Control
Commission for comments and recommendation.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Eckenberg to table for further study tentative approval of
DONNA'S ADDITION and request that the owners submit a unified
development plan which would indicate the grading and building
site, contours and elevations of all of the low lying undeveloped
land lying between Hampshire and Florida and north of 32nd Ave.
Further, that the plan provide for compensating storage for all
areas that would be filled.
Motion carried.
7. Messrs. Homer Purdy of Lester's Inc. and Hy Weingarten, lessee,
appeared regarding a building permit for an airplane hangar at
the Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit
#25444 to Lester's Inc. for an airplane hangar on leased Lot 70-C,
Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
8. A brief discussion was held regarding the Planning Commission's
recommendation for a policy on curb cuts for commercial
enterprises bordering on residential streets. The Chairman
directed that this item be included for discussion on the agenda
of the January meeting.
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December 13, 1976 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Secretary Neubarth
Chairman" Elsen