1977 PC Meeting Minutes151
JANUARY 10, 1977
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Eckenberg, Ellefson,
Elsen, Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and Ryan; Bergman arrived at
9:10 p.m.; the following were absent: Plasencia; also present was
planning consultant Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Juday to
approve the minutes of the December 13, 1976 meeting.
Motion carried.
'. Robert Dokken of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. submitted
request for final approval of the ROCKFORD ROAD ADDITION
located on the southwest quadrant of 42nd and Brunswick Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to grant final approval of ROCKFORD ROAD
ADDITION.
Motion carried.
2. Richard Dempsey appeared to discuss the tabling of the tentative
approval of DONNA'S ADDITION at the December 13, 1976 meeting,
located in the vicinity of 32nd & Hampshire Ave.
Moved by
Eckenberg
provided:
1) That the land consist of two lots, each lot
extending the full length east to west of the
plat;
That the grading plan showing compensatory water
storage on this site be approved by the Bassett
Creek Flood Control Commission.
Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
to grant tentative approval of DONNA'S ADDITION
2)
Motion carried.
3. Robert Stroot of the Boisclair Corporation and Jeff Staats
appeared to discuss the family site low and moderate income
development on Nevada Ave. in the vicinity of Valley Place.
Moved by Commissioner Eckenberg and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to hold a public hearing at 8:00 p.m., February 14,
1977, to consider application #77-7 to rezone from 1-2 District
(heavy industrial) to PUD District (planned unit development),
and application #77-8 for a conditional use permit to allow
construction of townhouses on that part of Lot 10, Robbinsdale
Gardens lying east of the MN&S Railroad right-of-way; and
further that the City council is re+questcd to retain a professional
planner to review the proposed development and to report prior
to the public hearing.
Motion carried.
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January 10, 1977 - continued
4. Richard Kauffmann of Village Builders submitted applications
#77-1, #77-2 & #77-3 for Lots 5, 6 & 7, Block 1, Morningside
Estates 5th Addition to rezone from R-3 District (medium
density residential) to R-2 District (single and two family
residential). The site is located in the northeast quadrant
of 32nd & Nevada Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., February 14, 1977 for the consideration of
rezoning applications #77-1, #77-2 & #77-3 of Lots 5, 6 & 7,
Block 1, Morningside Estates 5th Addition, from R-3 District
(medium density residential) to R-2 District (single and two
family residential).
Motion carried.
5. Richard Kauffmann of Village Builders submitted variance
applications #77-4, #77-5 & #77-6 to vary the application
of the requirement of 100' minimum lot width for the construction
of two-family residences in the R-2 zoning district on
Lots 5, 6 & 7, Block 1, Morningside Estates 5th Addition.
The Commission discussed the request and will consider the
application further at such time that the rezoning may meet
the approval of the Commission.
6. Discussion of the policy to establish the size, location, etc.
of curb cuts for commercial property as it abuts residential
streets was held. A conclusion reached by the consensus of
the Commission was that a set policy would be difficult to
enumerate because of the myriad problems involved, and that
each site will need individual study to determine the
desirability of such curb openings based upon its individual
merits and review of factors affecting health, safety, welfare
and nuisance.
7. Chairman Eisen declared that nominations were open for officers
to the Planning Commission consisting of Chairman, Vice -Chairman
and Secretary for the year ending December 31, 1977.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to nominate Eisen for Chairman, Peters for Vice -Chairman
and Neubarth for Secretary.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Juday
that nominations be closed and that the Secretary be instructed
to cast a unanimous ballot for the plate of officers as proposed.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to adjourn. Motion carried.
Secretary Neubarth
Chairma Eisen
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FEBRUARY 14, 1977
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Ellefson,
Elsen, Juday, Neubarth, Peters and Plasencia; the following were
absent: Eckenberg, Nystrom and Ryan; also present was planning con-
sultant Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the January 10, 1977 meeting.
Motion carried.
].. It bei.-Rg 7.30 p.m. , Chairman Elsen declared this was the time:
and the place fox a public hearing to consider rezoning request
(applications 77-1; 77-2; 77-3) Of Village Builders to rezone
from R-3 District (medium density residential) to R-2 District
(single and two family i7esidezitial) on Lots 5, 6 & 7, Black 1,
Morningside Estates 5th Addition, located on Nevada Ave. at
32nd Ave. Chairman Elsen asked if there were any persons presenL-
who wished to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning
thn rezoning request. bids Kauffmann. of Village Builders appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to the City Council that Lots 5, 6 & 7,
Block 1, Morningside Estates 5th Addition be rc tuned from
R-3 District (medium density residential) to R-2 District
(single and two family residential). The findings of fact are:
the proposed zoning will have a reduced density; it would
provide a screening effect between the R-1 and the I-2 zoning
in the area.
Motion carried.
2. Dick Kauffmann of Village Builders appeared regarding a variance
request (applications 77-4; 77-5; 77-6) to permit the construction
of two-family units on Lots 5, 6 & 7, Block 1, Morningside Estates
5th Addition located on Nevada Ave. at 32nd Ave. Minimum lot
width requirements for construction of two-family units is 1001.
The lots in question have widths of 99.54', 99.53' and 99.531
respectively.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson
to recommend approval of variance request ( app l.i catio-ns 77-4;
77-5; 77--6) of Village Builders pursuant to Section 515.55 to
vary or modify the strict application of section 5.15.15, Subd. 2(a-2)
to allow a variance of 0.461 on Lot 5, Block 1, Morningside
Estates 5th Addition; 0.47' on Lot 6, Block 1, Morningside
Estates 5th Addition; and 0.471 on Legit `i, Block 1, Morningside
Estates 5th AdditioTi to permit the construction of single or
two-family residences on a .lot having a width of less than loo ° .
The findings of fact are: the amount of the variance was too
small an amount to be overly concerned with; it would not detract
from the surrounding area; the small amount would not be noticeable
to the naked eye.
Motion carried.
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February 14, 1977 - continued
3. Larry Ellis of Orbit Glass Co. appeared regarding a rezoning
request (application 77-9) to rezone from I-2 District (heavy
industrial) to I-1 District (warehousing and light industrial)
property located at 5209 West Broadway, also known as Plat #54109,
Parcel #1400, to permit a change in type of business on the site.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., March 14, 1977 to consider
the rezoning request (application 77-9) of Orbit Glass Co. to
rezone from I-2 District (heavy industrial) to I-1 District
(warehousing and light industrial) that part of Section 9,
Township 118, Range 21, described as follows:
Conmencing at a paint in SWly line of State Highway #3 in
the NW4 of the NA distance 717.9' SEly from its intersection
with East line of County Road #102 thence SEly along State
Highway to Nly line of railroad right-of-way thence Wly along
said right-of-way to a point 235.2' Ely along same from East
line of County Road #102 thence NEly 349.2' to beginning.
Motion carried.
4. The proposed plat of SUNNYBROOK ACRES 4TH ADDITION was submitted
for consideration of tentative approval located in the vicinity
of 30th Ave. and extending from Welcome to Vera Cruz.
Applicant --Everett Pearson.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to grant tentative approval of the proposed
SUNNYBROOK ACRES 4TH ADDITION.
Motion carried.
5* it being 8:00 p.m., Chairman i'lsen declared this was the time
and the place for a public hearing to consider the amended
rezoning request (application 77-7) as submitted by Boisclair
Corporation to rezone a part of Let 10, Rob insdale Gardens
from 1-2 District (heavy industrial) to R-4 District (high density
residential) and a conditional use permit (application 77-8) for
residential planned unit development. The: proposal was explained
to the commission and the audience by Bob Stroot of the noisclair
Corporation and Jeff Staats of the architectural firm that prepared
the plans. David Licht of Midwest -Planning explained -the report
prepared at the request of the City Council. E. V. Goldsmith
submitted a petition in opposition to the proposal. The following
persons in the audience were heard.
Dick Kauffmann, Village Builders Tom Pearson, 7117 Valley Place
Ed Kauffmann, Village Builders Loel Bertrand, Chairman HRA
E. V. Goldsmith, 3225 Louisiana Ann Andersen, Member HRA
Ron Gulenchyn, 3140 Louisiana Chuck Pirila, 3152 Kentucky
Ron Dietl, 3444 Louisiana Gerald Ostmoe, 6807 34 Ave.
Bill Langsdorf, 8100 33 Ave. D. Cosgrove, 3150 Jersey
Kenneth Finnamore, 3209 Louisiana Delmar Lindgren, 3311 La.
E. Cruz, 2710 Idaho Ave.
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February 14, 1977 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to recommend denial of rezoning request (application 77-7) as
submitted by Boisclair Corporation to rezone from I-2 District
(heavy industrial) to R-4 District (high density residential)
that part of Lot 10, Robbinsdale Gardens lying east of the MN&S
Railroad right-of-way, and a conditional use permit (application
77-8) for residential planned unit development on that part of
Lot 10, Robbinsdale Gardens, lying east of the MN&S Railroad
right-of-way. The findings of fact are: such rezoning constitutes
spot zoning; the project is too close to Dover Hill in Golden Valley;
the project as proposed does not give Crystal residents any preference
on occupancy. By roll call and voting aye. Ellefson, Juday,
Neubarth, Peters and Plasencia,; voting no. Bergman and Elsen.
Motion carried 5 to 2.
Vera Slater of 'Vera -Duane School of Hair Design appeared
requesting a variance (application 77-10) in the offstreet
parking requirements from a requirement of fifteen stalls to
zero stalls. The location of the school is proposed at 6406
Bass Lake Road and is in a portion of what was formerly Doyle's
Bowling Lanes.
Moved by Commissioner Plasancia and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to the City Council approval of variance
request (application 77-10) as provided in Section 515.55 the
strict application of off-street parking requirements as set
Forth in Section 5 .5.09, Subd. 8-9 to scary the offstreet parking
requirements by 15 stalls for the use of approximately 8000 sol.
ft. of the prerrLises as the Vera -Duane School of Hair Design
located at 6406 Bass Lake Road. The findings of facet are:
the property cannot be used without a parking variance; it would
be necessary to redevelop the whole area in order to provide off-
street parking; the parking situation has been tolerated in the
past as it presently exists.
Motion carried.
7. Phillip Eder appeared regarding building permit application
#25534 to remodel the premises at 5630 Lakeland Ave. North
(formerly known as The Rusty Nail).
Moved by.Commissioner,Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to the City Council approval to authorize
the Building Inspector to issue building permit #25534 to
The Iron Horse located at 5630 Lakeland Ave. North, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
8. John Day appeared regarding a rezoning request (application 77-11)
to rezone property located at 5343-45 Lakeland Ave. North franL
I-2 District (heavy industrial) to I-1 District (warehousing and
light industrial).
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February 14, 1977 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to set a public hearing for 7:45 p.m., March 14, 1977 to
consider rezoning request (application 77-11) of John Day from
I-2 District (heavy industrial) to I-1 District (warehousing
and light industrial) on Lot 2, Crystal Industrial Addition,
5343-45 Lakeland Ave. North.
Motion carried.
9. Melvin Gittleman and John Westgaard of Gittleman Corporation
appeared requesting tentative approval of proposed plat
TWIN LAKE WEST located at 4700 County Road 10 along the east
Crystal boundary.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to grant tentative approval of TWIN LAKE
WEST.
Motion carried.
10. Melvin Gittleman and John Westgaard of Gittleman Corporation
appeared regarding a rezoning request (application 77-12)
to rezone from R-1 District (single family residential) to
R-4 District (high density residential) property located at
4700 Bass Lake Road, Plat #54104, Parcel #2500. The proponent
proposes to construct a condominium apartment building on the
site.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to set a public hearing for 8:00 p.m., March 14, 1977 to consider
rezoning request (application 77-12) of Gittleman Corporation
to rezone Plat #54104, Parcel #2500, located at 4700 County Road
10 from R-1 District (single family residential) to R-4 District
(high density residential).
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman to
adjourn.
Motion carried.
Secretary Neubarth
Chairm Elsen
MARCH 14, 1977
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Eckenberg, Ellefson,
Elsen, Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and Ryan; Plasencia arrived
at 7:38 p.m.; the following were absent: Bergman; also present
was planning consultant Sherburnc.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to approve the minutes of the February 14, 1977 meeting.
Motion carried.
I. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and
the place as advertised for the public hearing to consider appli-
cation #77-9 as submitted by Orbit Class Co. to rezone from I-2
District (heavy industrial) to I-1 District (warehousing and light
industrial) property located at 5209 West Broadway. No one
appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Neuharth and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to approve application #77-9 as submitted by Orbit
Glass Co. to rezone from 1-2 District (heavy industrial) to 1-1
District (warehousing and light industrial) property located at
5209 West Broadway and legally described as follows:
Commencing at a point in SWly line of State Highway No. 3 in
the NW4 of the NW4 distance 717.9' SEly from its intersection
with East line of County Road No. 102 thence SEly along State
Highway to Nly line of railroad right-of-way thence Wly along
said right-of-way to a point 235.2' Ely along same from East
line of County Road No. 102 thence NEly 349.2' to beginning,
Section 9, Township i18, HP t1�4- 21.
Findings of fact: Nothing detrimental in this rezoning; a less
intense use. Motion carried.
2. An architect for C. F. Haglin & Sons presented for consideration
a request for a building permit for remodeling and alterations to
the existing building (Target Store) located on Lot 1, Block 1,
Cardinal Court Addition, 5537 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit #25561
to C. F. Haglin & Sons for remodeling and alterations to existing
building located on Lot 1, Block 1, Cardinal Court Addition, 5537
West Broadway, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Vera Slater presented for consideration a request for a building
permit for remodeling and alterations to the existing building
located at 6406 56th Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit #25563 to Vera Slater Beauty School for remodeling and
March 14, 1977 - continued
alterations to the existing building located at 6406 56th Ave.
North, Lot 20 and West 40 feet of Lot 21, Block 5, Kensey Manor,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. It being 7:45 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place as advertised for the public hearing to consider
application #77-11 as submitted by John Day to rezone from I-2
(heavy industrial) to I-1 District (warehousing and light industrial)
property legally described as Lot 2, Crystal Industrial Addition
and located at 5343-45 Lakeland Ave. North. Mr. John Day appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to recommend to approve application #77-11 as submitted by John
Day to rezone from I-2 District (heavy industrial) to I-1 District
(warehousing and light industrial) property legally described as
Lot 2, Crystal Industrial Addition, located at 5343-45 Lakeland
Ave. North. Motion carried.
5. A request for a variance had been submitted by Northside Appliance
Co. in application #77-13 from 41 stalls and one loading berth
to zero stalls and zero loading berth at 6404 56th Ave. North.
No one appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to the City Council that pursuant to
Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.09, Subd. 8-t, to allow a
variance of 41 off-street parking spaces and 1 loading berth for
the use of the premises located at 6404 56th Ave. North, Tract B,
Registered Land Survey #440, as the Northside Appliance Co.
Findings of fact: There is no parking area available and it is
better to keep the businesses operating rather than have buildings
stand vacant. Existing business in the area do not have adequate
parking either. Motion carried.
6. It being 8:00 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and
the place as advertised for the public hearing to consider appli-
cation #77-12 as submitted by the Gittleman Corporation to rezone
from R-1 District (single family residential) to R-4 District
(high density residential) property located at approximately 4700
County Road #10. John Westgaard and Melvin Gittleman appeared
and explained their plans for the area.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner
Eckenberg to recommend to approve application #77-12 of Gittleman
Corporation to rezone from R-1 District (single family residential)
to R-4 District (high density residential) property located at
approximately 4700 County Road 410 and legally described as
follows:
March 14, 1977 - continued
That part of the SE 4 of the SE 4 of the NE4 East of
Creek 1n Section 4, Township 118, Mange 21, except
highway, (Plat 54104, Parcel, 250})
Findings of fact: The rezoning of this small parcel would
make it consistent with the balance of the property.
Motion carried.
7. Robert Christensen of Robert Charles, Inc. appeared to request
tentative approval of proposed plat of HOSKINS ADDITION located
at 32nd and Louisiana Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to recommend to grant tentative approval of HOSKINS ADDITION,
which is a replat of that part of Lot 5 lying North of South
144.05 feet and lying East of West 196.55 feet except street.,
Robbinsdale Gardens Addition.
Motion carried.
8. Discussion was held on consideration of a 5 fnot utility and
drainage easement being provided along the side and rear lot
lines and a 10 foot easement being provided along the front lot
line on all new plats in the City of Crystal.
The Commissioners recommended that an ordinance change be drafted
to reflect the additional utility and drainage easement require-
ments on all new plats and that such amendment be submitted to
the Planning Commission for review prior to proceeding to the
City Council.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to
adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairma Else:
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Neuharth
APRIL 11, 1977
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 was planning consultant Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to approve the minutes of the March 14, 1977 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Phil Johnson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints presented for consideration a request for a building
permit for remodeling and alterations to the existing building
located at 2801 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to approve authorization to issue
building permit #25600 to Church of Latter Day Saints for
remodeling and alterations to existing building located at
2801 Douglas Drive, Lot 1, Block 1, L.D.S. Addition, subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Richard Dempsey appeared regarding final approval of DONNA'S
ADDITION located at Hampshire Ave. and north of 32nd Ave.
Moved by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend
ADDITION, subject to
Peters and seconded by
to grant final approval
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Commissioner
of DONNA'S
3. Richard Dempsey appeared regarding final approval of VALLEY
VIEW PARK 2ND ADDITION located between Jersey & Hampshire Ave.,
in the vicinity of Valley Place.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to grant final approval of VALLEY VIEW
PARK 2ND ADDITION, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Steve Coddon of Park Metropolitan Investment Fund Inc. appeared
regarding applications #77-14,-#77-15 & #77-16 for variances
in lot width, lot area, and rear yard setback for'Lot 7,
Block 2, Murray Lane 9th Addition, in the vicinity of 52nd
and Scott.
Moved by Commissioner Pl.asen.cia and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515-15, Subd. 2(a-1) to grant
a varlanci� of 8 ft. on the lot width; Section 515.15, Suhd. 2(d-1)
to grant a variance of 1240 sq. ft. in the lot area requixements;
and Section 515.13, Subd. 4(a) to grant a variance of 10 ft. in
the rear yard setback on Lot 7, Block 2, Murray Lane 9th Addition,
as requested in applications #77-14, #77-15 & #77-16 of Robert J.
Putnam.
April 11, 1977 - continued
The findings of fact are: 1) Lot is substandard - next to
tracks. 2) Lot apparently has no other use. 3) Lot has been
vacant for many years. 4) The building as proposed is com-
patible with neighborhood.
By roll call and voting aye: Bergman, Eckenberg, Ellefson, Elsen,
Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters, Plasencia and Ryan; voting no: Juday.
Motion carried 9 to 1.
George Timmerman of Modern Tool Co. appeared to request
tentative approval of proposed plat WOOLSTONS 9TH ADDITION
located at 52nd & Hanson Court.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to grant tentative approval of WOOLSTONs
9TH ADDITION which is a replat of the NEly 270.4 ft. of
Lots 8, 9 & 10 as measured at right angles to the NEly line
of said Lots 8, 9 & 10, Block 2, Hanson's Addition.
Motion carried.
6. George Timmerman of Modern Tool Co. appeared regarding
application #77-17 for rezoning Lot 3, Block 1, Mars 2nd
Addition located at 5132 Hanson Court from I-2 District
(heavy industrial) to P-1 District (offstreet parking - commercial/
industrial).
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission for
7:30 p.m., May 9, 1977, to consider the request of Modern Tool
Co. in application #77-17 to rezone Lot 3, Block 1, Mars 2nd
Addition from I-2 District (heavy industrial) to P-1 District
(offstreet parking - commercial/industrial).
Motion carried.
7. George Timmerman of Modern Tool Co. appeared regarding
application #77-18 for a variance in offstreet parking require-
ment on NEly 270.4 ft. of Lots 8, 9 &:10,Block 2, HansoW s
Addition, to permit the required parking on Lot 3, Block 1,
Mars 2nd Addition.
Moved by Commissioner Juday..and seconded by Commissioner Peters
that pursuant to.Seotion 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to
recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.09, Subd. 6(a) to grant a variance
in offstreet parking requirement to permit parking on Lot 3,
Block 1, Mars 2nd Addition, as requested in application #77-18
of Modern Tool Co.
Motion carried.
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April 11, 1977 - continued
Jim Thompson and Jim Smith appeared regarding the addition of
a permitted use in the B-4 Zoning District to include the
listing "used furniture". The City Council on 4/5/77 held
a first reading of an ordinance to effect such change.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to approve amending Section 515.37,
Subd. 2(4) to read - Furniture Stores: retail sales of new
furniture, used furniture, or both new and used furniture.
Motion carried.
9. Robert Gerdes of Target Store appeared regarding application
#77-19 for rezoning a part of Lot 1, Block 1, Cardinal Court
Addition located at 5537 West Broadway from B-4 District
(community commercial) to B-3 District (auto oriented commercial)
and application #77-20 for a conditional use permit to allow
a motor fuel station.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., May 9, 1977 to consider application #77-19
to rezone the following described property from B-4 District
(community commercial) to B-3 District (auto oriented commercial)
Commencing at the NEly corner of Lot 1, Block 1,
Cardinal Court Addition, thence SEly along the Sally
line of West Broadway 100 ft., thence Sally at right
angles 183 ft., thence SEly parallel to the SWly line
of West Broadway 150 ft., thence NEly at right angles
183 ft., thence NWly along the SWly line of West
Broadway 150 ft. to point of beginning.
Also application #77-20 for a conditional use permit t_o, allow
a motor fuel station on above described property.
Motion carried.
10. A brief discussion was held concerning the consideration of
permitting a combined grocery store -gas station use in the
City of Crystal, and what if any special requirements should
be attached to such use. Members were instructed to give some
thought to the situation for discussion at a future meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Juday to
adjourn. Motion carried.
Secretary eubarth
Chair an Elsen
MAY 9, 1977
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 Plasencia; the following were
absent: Peters and Ryan; also present were planning consultants
Sherburne and Arntzen.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson
to approve the minutes of the April 11, 1977 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and
the place as advertised for the public hearing to consider application
#77-17 as submitted by Modern Tool Co. to rezone Lot 3, Block 1,
Mars 2nd Addition, 5132 Hanson Court, from I-2 District (heavy
industrial) to P-1 District (off-street parking - commercial/
industrial). George Timmerman of Modern Tool appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to approve application #77-17 as submitted by Modern
Tool Co. to rezone Lot 3, Block 1, Mars 2nd Addition, 5132 Hanson
Court, from I-2 District (heavy industrial) to P-1 District (off-
street parking - commercial/industrial).
Motion carried.
2. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and
the place as advertised for the public hearing to consider appli-
cations #77-19 & #77-20 as submitted by Target Store to rezone a
part of Lot 1, Block 1, Cardinal Court Addition, 5537 West Broad-
way, from B-4 District (community commercial) ' to B-3 District
(auto -oriented commercial) and a conditional use permit
(Section 515.55, Subd. 4-c) to allow a motor fuel station. No one
appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson
to recommend to approve applications #77-19 M-20 as submitted
by Target Store to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial)
to B-3 District (auto oriented commercial) and a conditional use
permit (Section 515.35, Subd. 4-c) to allow a motor fuel station
on the property legally described as follows:
Commencing at the NEly corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Cardinal
Court Addition; thence SEly along the Sally line of West
Broadway 100 ft.; thence SWly at right angles 183 ft.; thence
SEly parallel to the Sally line of West Broadway 150 ft.; thence
NEly at right angles 183 ft.; thence NWly along the SWly line
of West Broadway 150 ft. to point of beginning.
The findings of fact are: This was a housekeeping item to make
the property a conforming use.
Motion carried.
Hay 9, 1977 - continued
3. Application for a building permit was submitted by Target
Store for remodeling the existing gasoline station located
at 5537 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to recommend to approve authorization to issue
building permit #25611 to Target Store for remodeling the
existing gasoline station located at 5537 West Broadway,
Lot 1, Block 1, Cardinal Court Addition, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Application for a building permit was submitted by VanMan
Construction Co. for an airplane hangar on Leased Lot 62-C,
Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit #25691 to VanMan Construction Co. to build an airplane
hangar on Leased Lot 62C, Crystal Airport, subject to standard
procedure.
Motion carried.
Everett K. Pearson appeared to request final approval of
SUNNYBROOK ACRES 4TH ADDITION located at 30th Ave. between
Vera Cruz & Welcome Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to recommend to grant final approval of SUNNYBROOK ACRES
4TH ADDITION which is a replat of the North 1/2 of Lot 18,
Sunnybrook Acres.
Motion carried.
6. Frank Pattee of Pattee Architects presented for consideration
a request for a building permit for remodeling and alterations
to the exterior of St. Raphael's Church located at 7301 56th
Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit
#25762 to Bobco Inc. for remodeling and alterations to the
exterior of St. Raphael's Church located at 7301 56th Ave. North,
on part of Lots 39 & 40, Auditor's Subdivision #226, subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
7. Stanley Staye appeared regarding application #77-21 for a
variance in the permitted area of an accessory building and to
waive the requirement that the accessory building be located
in the rear yard at 4134 Douglas Drive.
May 9, 1977 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth 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 515.07, Subd. 5-b, to grant a variance
of 106 sq. ft. and to waive the requirement that the accessory
building be located in the rear yard on that part of Lot 28,
Glenwood Manor lying West of the East 163.5 ft. thereof and
subject to a drainage and utility easement over the East 5 ft.
thereof, 4134 Douglas Drive, as requested in application #77-21
of Stanley Staye.
The conditions of approval are that the proposed addition shall
have frost footings if the existing garage has frost footings,
and further that in no way shall this structure be attached to
the house.
The findings of fact are. The house was built prior to the
existing regulations. He. has no other choice if he wants to
expand.
Motion carried.
8. Richard Ipsen appeared regarding application #77-22 for rezoning
Lot 1, Block 1, Twin Lake Orchard Addition, located at 5448
Orchard Ave. North, from R-1 District (single family residential)
to R-2 District (single and two family residential).
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., June 13, 1977 to consider the request of
Richard Ipsen in application #77-22 to rezone Lot 1, Block 1,
Twin Lake Orchard Addition, from R-1 District (single family
residential) to R-2 District (single and two family residential).
Motion carried.
Dirk P. Vogel appeared regarding application #77-23 for a variance
in the required 40 ft. rear yard setback on Lot 4, Block 1,
Hiawatha Manor 3rd Addition, 5411 54 Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson 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. 31 ft. of the rear yard setback on Lot 4, Block 1, Hiawatha
Manor 3rd Addition, as requested in application #77-23 of
Dirk P. Vogel.
The findings of fact are: The only way he could have a sun
porch is with a variance. It still will be 9 ft. from rear lot
line.
Motion carried.
P'ay 9, 1977 - continued
10. Application #77-24 was submitted for a variance in the required
40 ft. rear yard setback at 6305 45 Ave. North, the East 149.5
ft. of the North 1/2 of Lot 1, Fairview Acres Addition.
Applicant --Duane Opitz.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner Juday
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 21.2 ft.
in the required 40 ft. rear yard setback on the East 149.5 ft.
of the North 1/2 of Lot 1, Fairview Acres, 6305 45 Ave. North,
as requested in application #77-24 of Duane Opitz.
The findings of fact are: The subject house faces on 45th
Ave. and the proposed addition will not bring the structure
too close to the house on the adjoining property.
Motion carried.
11. Leon Buss of U. Haul Co. of Minnesota appeared regarding
application #77-25 for a conditional use permit (Section 515.35,
Subd. 4-e) to allow the rental of trailers at 5465 Lakeland Ave.
North.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission for
7:30 p.m., June 13, 1977, to consider the request of U. Haul Co.
of Minnesota for a conditional use permit (Section 515.35,
Subd. 4-e) to allow the rental of trailers at 5465 Lakeland Ave.
North on that part of Lot 36 lying Nally of a line running Sally
at right angles from a point in Ely line of said lot distance
258 ft. Nally from SEly corner thereof and lying SEly of a line
running Sally at right angles from a point in Ely line of said lot
distance 433 ft. Nally from SEly corner thereof, Auditor's Sub-
division #328.
Motion carried.
12. J. C. Bennett appeared regarding application #77-26 for a
variance in the rear yard setback at 3535 Brunswick Ave. North
in order to construct a house on said lot.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom 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
application of Section 515.13, Subd. 4-a, to allow a variance
of 10 ft. in the rear yard setback at 3535 Brunswick Ave.
North, on that part of the North 85 ft. of the South 170 ft.
of Lot 1, Block 4, Rosedale Acres, except street, as requested
in application #77-26 of J. C. Bennett.
Motion carried.
May 9, 1977 - continued
13. Jahn J. Hogenson of Superanterica appeared regarding applications
#77-27 & #77-28 for conditional use permits to allow a motor
fuel station (Section 515.35, Subd. 4-c) and operate a retail
store as an accessory use in conjunction with the motor fuel
station (Section 515.35, Subd. 4-f) on Lot 1, Block 1, Lamplighter
Square 5th Addition, located on the SE corner of Douglas Drive
& 29th Place North.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission for
7:30 p.m., June 13, 1977, to consider the request of Superamerica
in applications #77-27 & #77-28 for a conditional use permit to
allow a motor fuel station (Section 515.35, Subd. 4-c) and operate
a retail store as an accessory use in conjunction with the motor
fuel station (Section 515.35, Subd. 4-f) on Lot 1, Block 1,
Lamplighter Square 5th Addition, SE corner of Douglas Drive &
29th Place North.
Motion carried.
14. Joe Pazandak appeared to discuss the replatting requirement policy
of the City of Crystal.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
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1t_NF 13, 1977
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 Ryan; the following were absent:
Peters and Plasencia; also present were planning consultants
Sherburne and Arntzen.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the May 9, 1977 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place as advertised for the public hearing to consider
application #77-22 as submitted by Richard Ipsen to rezone from
R-1 District (single family residential) to R-2 District (single
and two family residential) property located at 5448 Orchard
Ave. North. Chairman Elsen asked those present to voice their
opinions or ask questions concerning the proposed rezoning. The
following persons were present and were heard:
Richard Ipsen, applicant
Harold L. Dahlen, 4300 Welcome Ave.
Gordon Dahlen, 3455 Morgan Ave.
W. P. Riley, 5412 Twin Lake Terrace
Harold Dahlen Sr., 5441 Twin Lake Terrace
Gladys Dahl, 5424 Twin Lake Terrace
Beverly Davis, 5430 Orchard Ave.
Mrs. Warren Reed, 5508 Orchard Ave.
Bud Kealy, 5521 Orchard Ave.
Warren Reed, 5508 Orchard Ave.
Harold L..Dah,len, presented a petition in opposition of Lhe rezoning.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to recommend to deny application #77-22 as submitted by Richard
Ipsen to rezone from R-1 District (single family residential) to
R-2 District (single and two family residential) property located
at 5448 Orchard Ave. North and legally described as Lot 1,
Block 1, Twin Lake Orchard Addition.
The findings of fact are: the neighborhood is zoned R-1, single
family residential, and should remain so.
By roll call and voting aye: Elsen, Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom and
Ryan; voting no: Bergman and Ellefson.
Motion carried 5 2.
2. Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as advertised
for the public hearing to consider application #77-25 as submitted
by U. Haul Co. of Minnesota for a conditional use permit (Section
515.35, Subd. 4-e) to allow the rental of trailers and trucks at
5465 Lakeland Ave. North. Chairman Elsen asked those present to
voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the proposed con-
ditional use permit. The following persons were present and were
heard: Leon M. Buss, President of U. Haul Co. of Minn.
June 13, 1977 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to approve application #77-25 as submitted
by U. Haul Co. of Minnesota for a conditional use permit
to allow the rental of trailers and trucks at 5465 Lakeland Ave.
North and legally described as follows:
That part of Lot 36 lying NWly of a line running Sally at
right angles from a point in Ely line of said lot distance
258 ft. NWly from SEly corner thereof and lying SEly of a
line running Sally at right angles from a point in Ely line
of said lot distance 433 ft. Nally from SEly corner thereof,
Auditor's Subdivision #328.
The findings of fact are: the proposed use is automobile oriented
and is in line with the present zoning; the building is standing
empty now.
Motion carried.
3. Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as
advertised for the public hearing to consider applications #77-27
and #77-28 as submitted by Superamerica for conditional use
permits to allow a motor fuel station (Section 515.35, Subd. 4-c)
and operate a retail store as an accessory use in conjunction
with the motor fuel station (Section 515.35, Subd. 4-f) at
2756 Douglas Drive North. Chairman Elsen asked those present +fir:
voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the proposed
conditional use permits. The following persons were present
and were heard: Michael D. Holt of Superamerica.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded_ by Commissioher -Ellefson
to recommend to approve applicatinns #77-27 & #77-28 as submitted
by Superamerica for conditional use permits to allow a motor
fuel station and operate a retail store as an accessory use in
conjunction with the motor fuel station at 2756 Douglas Drive
and legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Lamplighter Square 5th
Addition.
The findings of fact are: continuation of use as a motor fuel
station; see no objection to using part of area for a retail
store as an accessory use.
Motion carried.
4. Michael D. Holt of Superamerica presented for consideration a
request for a building permit for an addition and remodeling and
alterations to the existing building located at 2756 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit
#25891 to Superamerica for an addition and remodeling and alterations
to the existing building at 2756 Douglas Drive, Lot 1, Block 1,
Lamplighter Square 5th Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
JUNE 13, 1977 - continued
5. Ronald G. Irwin appeared regarding application #77-29 for
a variance for a detached accessory building encroaching
upon the rear one-fourth of an interior lot which abuts
two streets at 6828 Corvallis Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson 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 515.07, Subd. 5(c-2) to grant a variance
for a detached accessory building encroaching upon the rear
one-fourth of the lot at 6828 Corvallis Ave. North, Tract E,
Registered Land Survey #570, as requested in application
#77-29 of Ronald Irwin.
The findings of fact are: proposed garage will be an
improvement over the present chicken coop on lot; proposed
garage will take more vehicles off street and improve the
looks of the area.
Motion carried.
6. Steven R. Smothers appeared regarding application #77-30 for
a variance for an addition to the house which will encroach
in the required 40 ft. -rear yard setback at 3217 Utah Ave. N.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth 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 5 ft. in the required 40 ft. rear yard setback for an
addition to the house at 3217 Utah Ave. North, Lot 3, Block 3,
Winnetka Park lst Addition, as requested in application #77-30
of Steven R. Smothers.
The findings of fact are: because of the shape of the lot,
the only way he can add on to the house is with a variance.
Motion carried.
7. Ken Johnson, Architect, presented for consideration a request
for a building permit for construction of an addition to
the building located at 5125 Hanson Court.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to approve authorization to issue
building permit #25879 to Modern Tool Inc. to construct an
addition to the building at 5125 Hanson Court, Lot 10,
Block 2, Hanson Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
B. Application #77-31 was presented for consideration regarding
a variance for an addition to the house which will encroach
in the required 40 ft. rear yard setback at 4537 Adair Ave.
North. Applicant --Gordon E. Cook. No one appeared regarding
the variance.
JUNE 13, 1977 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom 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
application of Section 515.13, Subd. 4-a, to grant a variance
of 7 ft. in the required 40 ft. rear yard setback to allow an
addition to the house at 4537 Adair Ave. North and legally
described as the South 66.25 ft. of the East 120 ft. of Lot 9,
Block 1, Wagners Garden Tracts, as requested in application
#77-31 of Gordon E. Cook.
The findings of fact are: the addition to the house will be a
big improvement to the property and will be more compatible with
the rest of the houses in the neighborhood.
Motion carried.
9. Joseph S. Greenstein appeared regarding application #77-32 for
a variance for an addition to the house which will encroach in
the required 40 ft. rear yard setback at 7917 33 Place North.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Juday 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 20 ft. in the required 40 ft. rear yard setback at 7917 33rd
Place North, Lot 44, Block 2, Winnetka Park lst Addition, to
allow an addition to the house as requested in Application #77-32
of Joseph S. Greenstein.
The findings of fact are: the property is adjacent to irregular
shaped lots.
Motion carried.
10. Cyril Silberman presented for consideration a request for a
building permit for an airplane hangar at the Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit
#25881 to Commercial Installation Co. for an airplane hangar
at the Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure, and
further subject to a lot being assigned and identified prior
to the City Council meeting.
Motion carried.
11. James Gerhardson of Swede's Communication Center appeared
regarding application #77-33 for a variance to put up a 60 ft_
antenna at 215 Willow Bend.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson
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 515.15, Subd. 4(c-13) to grant a variance of 26 ft.
to allow a 60 ft. antenna to be built at 215 Willow Bend, Lot 1,
Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center, as requested in application
June 13, 1977 - continued
#77-33 of James Gerhardson, subject to producing evidence
before the City Council meeting from the F.C.C. that the
proposed antenna will not interfere with television, stero
and AM & FM radio; and further that notice of the proposed
antenna be sent to the Police Department and M.A.C.
The findings of fact are: none
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
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JULY 11, 1977
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, Plasencia and Ryan; the following were
absent: Ellefson; also present was planning consultant Arntzen.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to approve the minutes of the June 13, 1977 meeting.
Motion carried.
?- Ken Mickelson appeared to request tentative approval of proposed
plat MC VAY ADDITION, located at 55th and Welcome Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to recommend to grant tentative appraval of MC VAY ADDITION,
which is a replat of Lot 11, Block 2, Boulevard Acres, located
at 55th & Welcome Ave. North, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Jeffrey M. Scholl appeared to request tentative approval of
proposed plat MIKE PETERSON 2ND ADDITION, located at 35th Ave.
between Hampshire and Georgia Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to recommend to grant tentative approval of MIKE PETERSON 2ND
ADDITION, which is a replat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Mike
Peterson Addition, Inc:ated at 35th Ave. between Hampshire & Georgia
Ave., subject to the granting of drainage and utility easement
on the east 24.8 feet of Lot 1.
Motion carried.
3. John L. Pierson appeared to request tentative approval of proposed
plat CRYSTAL INDUSTRIAL 2ND ADDITION, which is a replat of Lots
7 & 8, Crystal Industrial Addition, located at 5221 Lakeland
Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to recommend to grant tentative approval of CRYSTAL
INDUSTRIAL 2ND ADDI'T',ION, which is a replat of Lets 7 & 8,
Crystal Industrial Addition., located at 5221 Lakeland, Ave. North,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. John L. Pierson presented for consideration a request for a
building permit for remodeling and alterations of two existing
buildings and combining them into one building at 5221 Lakeland
Ave. North
Moved by Comnli,ssioner Nsubarth and scconded by Comi.issioner
Nystrom to reconnend to approve authorization to ;issue building
permit #26417 to John L. Pierson for remodeling and alterations
Of two existing buildings and combining them into one building
at 5221 Lakeland Ave. North, Lots 7 & 8, Crystal. Industrial
Addition (Proposed Loi;. 1, Block 1, Crystal Industrial 2nd Addi-
tion.Motion carried.
July 11, 1977 - continued
5. Mr. Wayne Blesi appeared to request the possibility of
donating a single family dwelling at 7009 60th Ave. North
to the City of Crystal, which in his opinion, has historical
significance.
The consensus of opinion of the Planning Commission members
was that there was no historical significance or value due to
extensive remodeling and alterations over an extended period
of time; the State Historical Society is not interested; and
the acquiring of this property would mean only a tax liability
and a waste of the taxpayer's money.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
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AUGUST 8, 1977
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 Plasencia; the following were absent:
Juday, Peters and Ryan; also present were planning consultants
Arntzen and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the July 11, 1977 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Jerome F. Halek of Royal Crown Motel appeared regarding appli-
cation #77-34 for rezoning the easterly portion of the lot
located at 6000 Lakeland Ave. North from R-1 District (single
family residential) to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial).
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., September 12, 1977, to consider the request of
Jerome F. Halek in application #77-34 to rezone the following
described property located at 6000 Lakeland Ave. North from
R-1 District (single family residential) to B-3 District
(auto -oriented commercial):
That part of the following described property lying
Ely of a line parallel to, and 242 ft. NEly of the NEly
right-of-way of U.S.Hwy 52: Commencing at intersection
of Ely line of U.S.Hwy. 52 with South line of NE 4 of NE 4i
thence East 450 ft.; thence North 159.16 ft.; thence
West 375 ft.; thence South 27 ft.; thence West to Ely line
of U.S.Hwy. 52; thence SEly along said Ely line to beginning,
except road, Section 5 (Plat 54105, Parcel 3233).
Motion carried.
2. Jerome F. Halek of Royal Crown Motel appeared regarding an
application for a building permit for a 22'x125' 11 -unit motel
at 6000 Lakeland Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to approve authorization to issue
building permit #0084 to Jerome F. Halek for a 22'x125' 11 -unit
motel located at 6000 Lakeland Ave. North, Plat 541051 Parcel 3233,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Bill Kranz of Kranz Construction Co. and Cecil Brotherton
representing Timesavers appeared regarding an application for
a building permit for an 80'x122.6' addition and a 73.4'x180'
addition for manufacturing purposes at 5270 Hanson Court.
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August 8, 1977 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to approve authorization to issue a
building permit to Timesavers for an 80'x122.6' addition
and a 73.4'x180' addition for manufacturing purposes at
5270 Hanson Court, Lot 3, Block 1, Timesavers 2nd Addition,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Lawrence P. Marofsky appeared regarding application #77-36
for a variance of 40 ft. in the required 60 ft. lot width
and application #77-35 for waiver of sanitary sewer and per-
mission for septic tank and drain field on Lot 9, Block 1,
Colonial Acres.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to table for further study application
#77-36 for a variance of 40 ft. in the required 60 ft.lot
width and to recommend to deny application #77-35 for waiver
of sanitary sewer and permission for septic tank and drain
field on Lot 9, Block 1, Colonial Acres, 3818 Florida Ave. North.
The findings of fact are: it would be impossible under existing
laws and ordinances to put in an individual septic system; it
would give the applicant a chance to see if it would be possible
to put sewer in and also find out if it would be feasible to
build a home on the lot.
Motion carried.
5. Dick Kauffmann of Village Builders appeared to request
tentative approval of two variations of proposed plat CARLA
ADDITION located at Corvallis & Louisiana Ave. North.
Proposed plat #2 includes the vacating of Louisiana Ave.
by the City Council.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to grant tentative approval of proposed
plat #1 of CARLA ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 25, Russ
Addition, and that proposed plat #2 of CARLA ADDITION be
tentatively approved subject to Council action relative to
the vacating of Louisiana Ave.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
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SEPTEMBER 12, 1977
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen, Feyereisen,
Juday, Neubarth, Peters, Plasencia and Ryan; the following were absent:
Ellefson and Nystrom; also present was planning consultant Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Peters to
approve the minutes of the August 8, 1977 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place as advertised for the public hearing to consider
application #77-34 as submitted by Jerome Halek of the Royal
Crown Motel to rezone from R-1 District (single fa:nily residential)
to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) the easterly portion
of the lot located at 6000 Lakeland Ave. North. Mr. Halek indi-
cated he is requesting the rezoning so he could add additional
units and would like to use part of the area for parking semi -trucks.
The following persons identified themselves and indicated they
were opposed to the rezoning:
Richard Raum 6333 Lombardy Lane
Mrs. Richard Deutscher 6401 Lombardy Lane
Paul Reynolds 6304 60th Ave.
Mrs. Clifton Gawtry 6329 Lombardy Lane
Mrs. T. Taylor 6308 Lombardy Lane
Mrs. Donald Heinen 6321 Lombardy Lane
Richard Deutscher 6401 Lombardy Lane
Arnold Bjorge 6300 60 Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to continue the public hearing until the next meeting at which
time the applicant should bring in some prints and drawings showing
precisely what he is doing which should include some kind of a
buffer zone to the residential area. At this time Mr. Halek with-
drew his application and the motion to continue the public hearing
was withdrawn.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan and seconded by Commissioner Plasencia
that Mr. Halek be allowed to withdraw his application to rezone
from R-1 District to B-3 District the easterly portion of the
property located at 6000 Lakeland Ave. North.
Motion carried.
2. The next regular Planning Commission meeting falls on October 10th,
which is a legal holiday (Columbus Day).
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Plasencia
that the next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held
at 7:30 p.m. on October 11, 1977.
Motion carried.
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September 12, 1977 - continued
3. William A. Kranz of William Kranz Inc. and Edward DeJarlais,
owner of the property and proposed building, appeared and pre-
sented for consideration a request for a building permit for
a 45'x70' commercial building at 3231 Nevada Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit
#131 to William Kranz Inc. for a 45'x70' commercial building located
at 3231 Nevada Ave. North, Lot 2, Block 1, Robbinsdale Gardens
2nd Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. The proposed plat of MIKE PETERSON 2ND ADDITION was submitted
for consideration of final approval located at 35th Ave., between
Hampshire & Georgia Ave. Applicant --Jeff Scholl. Nobody appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to recommend to grant final approval of MIKE PETERSON 2nd ADDITION
which is a replat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Mike Peterson Addition.
Motion carried.
`�. Ken Mickelson appeared to request final approval of MC VAY ADDITION
located at 55th & Welcome Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to recommend to grant final approval of MC VAY ADDITION which
is a replat of Lot 11, Block 2, Boulevard Acres.
Motion carried.
6. George K. Timmerman of Modern Tool Inc. appeared regarding
application #77-37 for a variance in the off-street parking design
to permit backing into public street (Section 515.09, Subd. 3h-3)
at 5217 Hanson Court, proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Woolston's 9th
Addition.
Igoved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Feyereisen
to recommend to deny application #77-37 of Modern Tool Inc. for a
variance in the off-street parking design to permit backing into
public street (Section 515.09, Subd. 3h-3) at 5217 Hanson Court,
proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Woolston's 9th Addition.
The findings of fact are: no hardship demonstrated; cannot
grant a variance for convenience only.
Motion carried.
7. George K. Timmerman of Modern Tool Inc. appeared regarding
application #77-38 for a variance to allow 60 ft. width on opening
of one curb cut (Section 515.09, Subd. 3h-6, limits curb cut to
22 ft.) at 5217 Hanson Court, proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Woolston's
9th Addition.
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September 12, 1977 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to recommend to deny application #77-38 of Modern
Tool Inc, for a variance of 38 ft. in the width of one curb cut
(Section 515.09, Subd. 3h-6) at 5217 Hanson Court, proposed
Lot 1, Block 1, Woolston's 9th Addition.
The findings of fact are: no hardship demonstrated; cannot grant
a variance for convenience only.
Motion carried.
8. Richard Hess presented for consideration a request for a building
permit for an airplane hangar at the Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Peter, and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit #174
to Richard Hess to build a 421x52' airplane hangar on Leased Lot
70-D, Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
9- Brice Bell, architect representing U -Haul Co. of Minnesota,
presented for consideration a request for a building permit for
remodeling and alterations to the existing building located at
5465 Lakeland Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth .and seconded by Commissioner Berriman
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit
#194 to U -Haul Co. of Minnesota for remodeling and alterations
to the existing building located at 5465 Lakeland Ave. North,
Plat #54330, Parcel #3160, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
10, Garfield Clark of Thorpe Bros. Inc. representing North-Kurtz-Momsen
Co. and Jerry Williams of Dollar Rent-A-Car appeared regarding
applications #77-39 & #77-40 for conditional use permits to allow
a motor fuel station (Section 515.35, Subd. 4c) and a car rental
business (Section 515.35, Subd. 4e) on part of Lot 31, Auditor's
Subdivision No. 328, 5419 Lakeland Ave. North.
Loved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission for 7:30 p.m.,
October 11, 1977, to consider the request of Dollar Rent-A-Car in
applica.tioz15 477-39 & 077-40 for conditional use permits to allow
a motor fuel station (Section 515.35 , Subd, 4c) and a car rental
business (Section 515.35, Subd. 4e) on part of Lot 31, Auditor's
Subdivision No. 328, 5419 Lakeland Ave. North, subject to the
applicant submitting a satisfactory description of the property.
Motion carried.
ll. Melvin Gittleman and John Westgaard of Gittleman Corporation
appeared regarding application #77-41 for a conditional use permit
for a planned unit development (Section 515.51) at 4710 58th Ave.
North, proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Twin Lake West Addition.
September 12, 1977 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission for 7:30
p.m., October 11, 1977, to consider the request of Gittleman
Corporation in application #77-41 for a conditional use permit
for a planned unit development (Section 515.51) at 4710 58th Ave.
North, proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Twin Lake West Addition.
Commissioner Feyereisen abstained from voting.
Motion carried.
12. David Green appeared regarding application #77-42 for rezoning
Lot 7, Block 1, Gardendale Acres -Addition, 3517 Douglas Drive,
from R-1 District (single family residential) to R-3 District
(medium density residential) so that a multiple dwelling can
be built on the lot.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., October 11, 1977, to consider the request of David
Green in application 077-42 to rezone Lot 7, Block 1, Gardendale
Acres Addition, 3517 Douglas Drive, from R-1 District (single
family residential) to R-3 District (medium density residential).
Motion carried.
13. Richard Kauffmann of Village Builders appeared to request tentative
approval of a revised proposed plat of CARLA ADDITION located at
the NE corner of Corvallis and Louisiana. The City Council at
their September 6th meeting passed the first reading of an ordinance
to vacate the east 13 ft. of Louisiana Ave. and referred the
revised plat to the Planning Commission for review and action.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to grant tentative approval of the revised
plat of CARLA ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 25, Puss
Addition. Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman _ nO seconded by Commissioner Juday Ln
adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairm Elsen
SecretarV Neubarth
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OCTOBER 11, 1977
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen, Feyereisen,
Neubarth, Nystrom and Plasencia; the following were absent: Ellefson,
Juday, Peters and Ryan; also present were planning consultants Arntzen
and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the September 12, 1977 meeting.
Motion carried.
i. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and
the place as advertised for the public hearing to consider appli-
cation #77-39 & #77-40 as submitted by Dollar Rent-A-Car for
conditional use permits to allow a motor fuel station (Section 515.35,
Subd. 4c) and a car rental business (Section 515.35, Subd. 4e) on
part of Lot 31, Auditor's Subdivision No. 328, 5419 Lakeland Ave.
North. The following were in attendance: Jerry Williams, Garfield
Clark and Mr. & Mrs. Richard Graves. Discussion was centered around
drainage plans and parking layout which the City Engineer indicated
was requested and not received. Applicants attempted to discuss
the possibility of two variances of City ordinances, one involving
reduction in square footage, and the other requiring a reduction in
space between parking lanes, neither of which were discussed with
staff prior to the meeting.
Moved by Commissioner.Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Feyereisen
to recommend to table for further study applications #77-39 & #77-40
as submitted by Dollar Rent-A-Car for conditional use permits to
allow a motor fuel station (Section 515.35, Subd. 4c) and a car
rental business (Section 515.35, Subd. 4e) on part of Lot 31,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 328, 5419 Lakeland Ave. North, until
adequate information is supplied to City staff with the determination
as to effect on storm water drainage and other items that may be
in question.
Motion carried.
2. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and
the place as advertised for the public hearing to consider application
#77-41 as submitted by Gittleman Corporation for a conditional use
permit for a planned unit development (Section 515.51) at 4710 58th
Ave. North, Plat #54104, Parcels #1200 & #2500 (proposed Lot 1, Block 1,
Twin Lake North 2nd Addition). The following were in attendance:
Melvin Gittleman and John Westgaard of Gittleman Corporation.
Mr. Gittleman showed site plans of the proposed structure and
stated that he felt there would be no problems satisfying the
concerns of Brooklyn Center and that they would be willing to put in
a right hand turn lane on Bass Lake Road if determined necessary
by the County Highway Department.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to recommend to approve application #77-41 as submitted by Gittleman
Corporation for a conditional use permit for a planned unit development
(Section 515.51) at 4710 58th Ave. North, Plat #54104, Parcels #1200
& #2500 (proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Twin Lake North 2nd Addition).
Commissioner Feyereisen abstained from voting.
October 11, 1977 - continued
The findings of fact are: there is little difference between
condominiums and multiple dwellings for which the property is
zoned.
Motion carried.
a. Melvin Gittleman and John Westgaard of Gittleman Corporation pre-
sented for consideration a request for a building permit for a
66 -unit condominium at 4710 58th Ave. North, Plat #54104,
Parcels #1200 & #2500 (proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Twin Lake North
2nd Addition).
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit #0166
to Gittleman Corporation for a 66 -unit condominium at 4710 58th Ave.
North, Plat #54104, Parcels #1200 & #2500 (proposed Lot 1, Block 1,
Twin Lake North 2nd Addition), subject to standard procedure.
Feyereisen abstained from voting.
Motion carried.
4. It being 7:30 p.m.,,Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place as advertised for the public hearing to consider
application #77-42 as submitted by David Green to rezone from
R-1 District (single family residential) to R-3 District (medium
density residential) property located at 3517 Douglas Drive,
Lot 7, Block 1, Gardendale Acres Addition. David Green indicated
he is asking for the rezoning for the purpose of constructing a
4 -unit multiple dwelling. Four area residents expressed concern
as to what effect rezoning would have on future development of
Edgewood Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Plas-
encia to recommend to grant approval of application #77-42 as
submitted by David Green to rezone from R-1 District (single
family residential) to R-3 District (medium density residential)
property located at 3517 Douglas Drive, Lot 7, Block 1, Gardendale
Acres Addition, subject to review by the Bassett Creek Flood
Control Commission.
The findings of fact are: This area lends itself more to this
type of construction than single family dwellings; it would also
provide a buffer from the commercial district to the area on
Florida Ave., or the land that would have to be vacated for
Edgewood Ave., if Edgewood ever did go through. By roll call
and voting aye: Bergman, Elsen, Neubarth, Nystrom and Plasencia;
voting no: Feyereisen.
Motion carried 5 to 1.
5. Chas. Nadler of Design Associates appeared to request tentative
approval of proposed plat DESIGN ASSOCIATES ADDITION located at
the southwest quadrant of 57th Ave. and West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to grant tentative approval of DESIGN
ASSOCIATES ADDITION which is a replat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1,
General Mills Crystal Addition, except that part of Lot 1,
Block 1, General Mills Crystal Addition, lying Ely of a line
1.17' SWly of and measured at a right angle to and parallel with
the line dividing said Lot 1 from West Broadway.
Motion carried.
October 11, 1977 - continued
Howard E. Becker appeared regarding application #77-43 for a
14'x20' addition to the existing attached garage which will
encroach in the required 5 ft. side yard setback at 8117 34th Ave.
North. The northeast corner of the addition would be 5.75'
from the property line, however, the southeast corner would be
3.5' from the property line.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth 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. 3(a-1), to grant a variance
of 1.5' in the required 5 ft. sideyard setback at 8117 34th Ave.
North, Lot 6, Block 4, Winnetka Park 3rd Addition, as requested
in application #77-43 of Howard E. Becker.
The findings of fact are: if it was not an attached garage he
would be able to build the addition; due to angle of lot line
it does cause a problem.
Motion carried.
7. Application #77-44 of the VFW Post 494 Holding Corporation was
presented for consideration for a variance to build a 16'x20'
accessory building in the front half of the property 30 ft. back
from the front property line at 5222 56th Ave. North. Applicant
did not appear.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to deny application #77-44 of VFW Post 494
Holding Corporation for a variance to build a 16'x20' accessory
building in the front half of the property at 5222 56th Ave. North,
Lot 1, Block 1, Charles R. Knaeble Post 494.
The findings of fact are: they failed to demonstrate a real need
for putting the accessory building in the front half of property.
Motion carried.
8. A representative from Crystal Skyways, Inc. appeared and presented
for consideration a request for a building permit for a 82'x48'
hangar on leased Lot 13B, Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit #0268 to Lyman Lumber Co. for a 82'x48' hangar on leased
Lot 13B, Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
9. Boyd Annis appeared and presented for consideration a request for
a building permit for a 70'x40' addition to the existing building
at 5153 Idaho Ave. North to be used as a warehouse.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Feyereisen
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit #0273
to Boyd Annis for a 70'x40' addition to the existing building at
5153 Idaho Ave. North, Lot 6, Block 1, Jayflo Addition, subject to
standard procedure. Motion carried.
October 11, 1977 - continued
10. Richard E. Kauffmann of Village Builders appeared regarding
application #77-45 for rezoning Lot 10, Robbinsdale Gardens
located west of Nevada in the vicinity of Valley Place, from
I-2 District (heavy industrial) to R-3 District (medium
density residential).
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., November 14, 1977, to consider the request of
Village Builders in application #77-45 to rezone Lot 10,
Robbinsdale Gardens from I-2 District (heavy industrial) I-
R-3 District (medium density residential).
Motion carried.
11.. Richard E. Kauffmann of Village Builders appeared to request
tentative approval of proposed plat MORNINGSIDE ESTATES 6TH
ADDITION located west of Nevada Ave. in the vicinity of Valley
Place.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to table until the November 14th meeting tentative
approval of MORNINGSIDE ESTATES 6TH ADDITION which is a replat
of Lot 10, Robbinsdale Gardens.
Motion carried.
Richard E. Kauffmann of Village Builders appeared to request
final approval of CARLA ADDITION located at the northeast corner
of Corvallis and. Louisiana Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to grant final approval of CARLA ADDITION
which is a replat of Lot 25, Russ Addition.
Motion carried.
13. Mrs. Gregg Jewett appeared regarding application #77-46 for a
variance for a 25'x14' addition to the house which will encroach
in the required 40 ft. rear yard setback at 8001 35th Ave. North.
The Building Inspector indicated that a 12'x12' screen in porch
is presently attached to'the house at the same location the new
addition would be construction. The screened in porch is already
extending into the rear yard area by 12 ft. which would mean an
addition encroachment of 2'3". The screened in porch will be
removed to allow the new construction.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom 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 application of Section
515.13, Subd. 4-a, to grant a variance of 14'3" in the required
40 ft. rear yard setback for a 25'x14' addition to the house at
8001 35th Ave. North, Lot 1, Block 3, Winnetka Park 3rd Addition,
as requested in application 477-46 of Gregg Jewett.
October 11, 1977 - continued
The findings of fact are: in order to provide additional space
for their family and put this addition on, they have to encroach
in the 40 ft. setback because there is a very short back yard;
already a porch on the house which encroaches in setback so will
only add 3.5' more for addition.
Motion carried.
1A. James V. Hamann appeared before the Planning Commission regarding
suggested use of his property at 6158 Lakeland Ave. North.
The property presently has a vacant house on it with substantial
deterioration in evidence.
After lengthy discussion, the general consensus was that there
may be a possibility of a B -la zoning (professional office district).
The Commission felt that Mr. Hamann should make a determination
as to intended use and meet with City staff to assist him in
probable use of his property.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth ar,,d seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairm Elsen
r'.
Sec etary eubarth
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NOVEMBER 14, 1977
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen,
Feyereisen, Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters, Plasencia and Ryan;
the following were absent: Ellefson; also present were planning
consultants Arntzen and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Feyereisen
to approve the minutes of the October 11, 1977 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place as advertised for the public hearing to consider
application #77-45 as submitted by Village Builders to rezone
from I-2 District (heavy industrial) to R-3 District (medium
density residential) Lot 10, Robbinsdale Gardens, located west
of Nevada Ave. in the vicinity of Valley Place. Dick Kauffmann
of Village Builders made a presentation of the intended use of
the property. Chairman Elsen asked those present to voice their
opinions or ask questions concerning the proposed rezoning. The
following persons were present and were heard:
Ed DeJarlais, 7315 33 Ave.
E. V. Goldsmith, 3225 Louisiana Ave.
Ron Dietl, 3444 Louisiana Ave.
Shirlie Lundgren, 6307 34 Ave.
Resident, 7012 30 Ave.
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Magnuson, 3159 Jersey Ave.
Don Cosgrove, 3150 Jersey Ave.
Scott Kevitt, 7324 33 Ave.
Kenneth Finnamore, 3209 Louisiana Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to recommend to approve application #77-45 as submitted
by Village Builders to rezone from I-2 District (heavy Industrial)
to R-3 District (medium density residential), Lot 10, Robbinsdale
Gardens, located west of Nevada Ave. in the vicinity of Valley
Place.
The findings of fact are: based on the comprehensive plan that
this is an alternative development; have been pursuing some course
of action in this area for many years and believe this is a start;
place a restriction to have Mr. Kauffmann enter into agreement
with City of New Hope regarding setback area.
By roll call and voting aye: Bergman, Elsen, Feyereisen, Plasencia
and Ryan; voting no: Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom and Peters.
Motion carried 5 to 6.
2. Richard E. Kauffmann of Village Builders appeared regarding
tentative approval of proposed plat MORNINGSIDE ESTATES 6TH
ADDITION located west of Nevada Ave. in the Vicinity of Valley
Place.
November 14, 1977 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to grant tentative approval of MORNINGSIDE
ESTATES 6TH ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 10, Robbinsdale
Gardens.
Motion carried.
3, Application #77-47 of Everett Krueger was presented for
consideration to rezone property located at 4615 Adair Ave. N.
from R-1 District (single family residential) to R-2 District
(single and two family residential). No one appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend to deny application #77 of Everett Krueger
to rezone property located at 4615 Adair Ave. N. from R -.l
District (single family residential) to R-2 District (single
and two family residential).
The findings of fact are: spot zoning; vague description;
no justification for rezoning.
Motion carried.
4. Application #77-48 of Crown Oil Co. was presented for
consideration for a conditional use permit to allow the sale
of soda pop at 4800 56 Ave. N., Lot 1, Block 1, Robin View
Addition. No one appeared.
loved by commissioner Plasejncia and seconded by Commi§s .over
Reran to set a public hearing before the Manning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., December 12, 1977,.to consider the request of
Crown Oil Co. in application #77-48 foa conditional use
permit to allow the sale of soda pop (Section 515.35, Subd. 4-f,
para. 2) at4800 56th Ave. N., Lot 1, Block 1, Robin View
Addition.
Motion carried.
5. Application for a building permit for a 401x120' hangar on leased
lot 56-A, Crystal Airport was presented for consideration.
No one appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit
#334 to Shank Mechanical for a 401x120' hangar on leased lot
56-A, Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure..
Motion carried.
6. Application #77-49 of Donald G. Salmonson was presented for
consideration for a variance for major alterations to existing
structure at 4349 Xenia Ave. N. which is non -conforming in
lot width. The lot is 50'x216.5'; medium lot width allowed i�-,
60' in R-1 zoning. No one appeared.
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November 14, 1977 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Peyereisen and :seconded by Commissioner
juday that puxsuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code
to recommend to the Council to vary or modify the strict appli-
cation of Section 515.15, Subd. 2--a, to grant a variance of
10' in lot width requirement to allow major alterations to the
existing structure at 4349 Xenia Ave. U., Lot 4, Block 3,
Robbinsdale Herne Ga-rdens 3rd Addition, as requested in
application #77--49 of Donald G. Salmonson.
The findings of fact are: inasmuch as all lots in that area
are 50'; will improve neighborhood; probably one of the best
alternatives.
Motion carried.
7. Ronald Hanninen appeared regarding application #77-50 for a
variance to allow an air conditioner condenser to be located
in side yard of dwelling at 3200 Florida Ave. N.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Juday
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 515.07, Subd. 5-d, to allow an air conditioner condenser
to be located in side yard of dwelling at 3200 Florida Ave. N.,
Lot 1, Block 1, Julian Addition.
The iindings of fact are: in this particular case there are no
windows on the side of either house; it would be noisier if it
would be located to rear of dwelling.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Juday .9nd seconded by Commissioner Bergman to
adjourn.
Secretary Neubarth
Motion carried.
Chairman lsen
DECEMBER 12, 1977
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen, Juday,
Neubarth, Nystrom, Plasencia and Ryan; the following were absent:
Ellefson, Feyereisen and Peters; also present were planning consultants
Arntzen and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to approve the minutes of the November 14, 1977 meeting.
Motion carried.
_l.. It being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen declared this was the time
and the place as advertised for the public hearing to consider
application #77-48 as submitted by Crown Oil Co. for a conditional
use permit to allow the sale of case soda pop at 4800 56th Ave.
North, Lot 1, Block 1, Robin View Addition. Chairman Elsen
asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions con-
cerning the proposed conditional use permit. Ron Revere represent-
ing Crown Oil Co. appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to deny application #77-48 as submitted by Crown
Oil Co. for a conditional use permit to allow the sale of case
soda pop at 4800 56th Ave. North, Lot 1, Block 1, Robin View
Addition.
The findings of fact are: corner presents traffic hazard; the
off-street parking may be adequate but the ingress and egress is
not adequate. By roll call and voting aye: Bergman and Nystrom;
voting no: Elsen, Juday, Neubarth, Plasencia and Ryan.
Motion failed 2 L' -o 5.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner Ryan
to recommend to approve application #77-48 as submitted by Crown
Oil Co. for a conditional use permit to allow the sale of case
soda pop at 4800 56th Ave. North, Lot 1, Block 1, Robin View
Addition.
The findings of fact are: don't feel that the sale of case soda
pop in addition to the gas will generate any more problems than
do exist. By roll call and voting aye: Elsen, Juday, Neubarth,
Plasencia and Ryan; voting no: Bergman and Nystrom.
Motion carried 5 to 2.
2. Al Gross appeared regarding application #77-53 of Bang Bang Oil Co.
for a variance in the front yard setback for a canopy over the
gas pumps at 6306 56th Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to recommend
to the City Council to vary or modify the strict application of
Section 515.13, Subd. 2(b), to grant a variance of 3.5 ft. in the
front yard setback at 6306 56th Ave. North, legally described as the
East 1/2 of Lot 24 and Lot 25, Block 5, Kensey Manor, as requested
in application #77-53 of Bang Bang Oil Co.
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December 12, 1977 - continued
The findings of fact are: no particular problem created by
this; will improve the site for doing business in bad weather.
Motion carried.
3. John W. Besonen of Timesavers Inc. appeared regarding appli-
cation #77-54 for a variance from the required curbing around
their parking lot at 5270 Hanson Court.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ryan to recommend to deny application #77-54 of Timesavers Inc.
for a variance from the required curbing around their parking
lot at 5270 Hanson Court, Lot 3, Block 1, Timesaver's 2nd
Addition.
The findings of fact are: does not present a hardship; want
to maintain uniformity in parking requirements.
Motion carried.
4.. Jerome J. Gronski appeared regarding application #77-55 for a
variance from the side yard setback to allow the construction
of a masonry chimney at 5810 34th Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Neu-
barth that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code
to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.13, Subd. 5(d) Side Yards, to grant
a variance of 1.3 ft. in the side yard setback at 5810 34th
Ave. North, legally described as the West 70 ft. of the East
170 ft. of Lot 13, Block 2, Rosedale Acres, except road, as
requested in application #77-55 of Jerome J. Gronski.
The findings of fact are: doesn't make much sense to require
chimney to be torn down or prohibit use; doesn't present any
hazard.
Motion carried.
5. Bill Gleason appeared regarding applications #77-56 & #77-57
for variances in the lot width and square footage requirements
for proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Christian Addition, located at
the southwest quadrant of 36th & Major Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to
recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.15, Subd. 2(a-1) to grant a variance
of 4.90 ft. in the lot width; and Section 515.15, Subd. 2(d-1)
to grant a variance of 600 sq. ft. in the square footage require-
ment, for proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Christian Addition, as requested
in applications 077-56 & #77-57 of Bill Gleason.
The findings of fact are: practical solution to a bad situation
by combining three small lots into two larger lots which would
enable construction of another house.
Motion carried.
December 12, 1977 - continued
6. Bill Gleason appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed
plat CHRISTIAN ADDITION located at southwest quadrant of 36th
& Major Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to grant tentative approval of CHRISTIAN ADDITION
which is a replat of Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 4, Woodland Homes.
Motion carried.
7. Dennis Grand and John T. Kubinski appeared regarding applications
#77-59 & #77-60 for rezoning from B-4 District (community commercial)
to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) and a conditional use
permit to allow a convenience food establishment (Section 515.35,
Subd. 4-a) on part of Block 4, Hanson's Addition located at 5346
West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to seta public hearing before the Planning Commission for 7:30 p.m.,
January 9, 1978 to consider the request of John T. Kubinski in
application #77-59 to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial)
to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) property located at
5346 West Broadway and described as follows:
That part of Block 4, Hanson's Addition described as follows:
Commencing at the most Sly corner of said Block; thence NEly
along the SEly line of said Block 257.41; thence NWly parallel
with NEly line of West Broadway to the North line of said Block 4;
thence West to the NW corner of said Block; thence South 301'
to the NEly line of said Highway; thence SEly 53.5' to the
point of beginning.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Plasencia
to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission for 7:30 p.m.,
January 9, 1978 to consider the request of John T. Kubinski in
application #77-60 for a conditional use permit to allow a con-
venience food establishment (Section 515.35, Subd. 4-a) on part
of Block 4, Hanson's Addition, located at 5346 West Broadway.
Motion carried.
8. Dick Kauffmann appeared regarding final approval of MORNINGSIDE
ESTATES 6TH ADDITION located west of Nevada Ave. in the vicinity
of Valley Place.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to grant final approval of MORNINGSIDE ESTATES 6TH
ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 10, Robbinsdale Gardens.
Motion carried.
9. Marty Campion and Jim Cook appeared regarding application #77-58
of Crystal State Bank to rezone property at 6213 42nd Ave. North
from B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) to B-4 District
(community commercial) .
December 12, 1977 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., January 9, 1978 to consider the request of the
Crystal State Bank in application #77-58 to rezone from B-3
District (auto -oriented commercial) to B-4 District (community
commercial) property located at 6213 42nd Ave. North and des-
cribed as follows:
That part of Lot 23, Glenwood Manor, which lies North of
the South 130' and West of the East 150' thereof, said
East 150' being measured at right angles to the East line
thereof, together with easement for ingress and egress over
the North 40', measured at right angles to the North line of
said Lot 23, of that part of Lot 23 lying between a line
drawn parallel with and distant 110' West measured at right
angles from the East line of said Lot 23 and a line drawn
parallel with and distant 150' West measured at right angles
from East line of said Lot 23.
The East 40' of the following described parcel of land,
said East 40' being measured at right angles to the East
line thereof: that part of Lot 23, Glenwood Manor, which
lies North of the South 130' and West of the East 110'
thereof, said East 110' being measured at right angles to
the East line thereof.
Motion carried.
10. Applications #77-51 & #77-52 for variances in the lot width and
square footage requirement were presented for consideration for
Lot 21, Block 5, Robbinsdale Home Gardens 4th Addition, located
at 4348 Brunswick Ave. North, to enable the applicant to build
a house on the lot.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code
to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.15, Subd. 2(a-1) to grant a variance
of 3 ft. in the lot width; and Section 515.15, Subd. 2(d-1) to
grant a variance of 204 sq. ft. in the square footage require-
ment for Lot 21, Block 5, Robbinsdale Home Gardens 4th Addition,
as requested in applications #77-51 & #77-52 of John P. Anderson
and Lynn Reemtsma.
The findings of fact are: only way to allow them to build a
house on the lot; all lots in block are 57'; it was originally
platted as a buildable lot.
Motion carried.
December 12, 1977 - continued
11. The Planning Commission generally endorses the proposed Housing
Maintenance Code with the recommendation that apartments and all
other rental property be included for annual inspection, and
also an annual license be required. The Council should consider
a test period after which they can review it to see if they want
to make any changes; a three year testing period reviewed
annually is recommended.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Bergman Lc:i
adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chai n Elsen
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Secretary Ndubarth