1978 PC Meeting MinutesJ
JANUARY 9, 1978
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Ellefson,
Elsen, Feyereisen, Neubarth, Nystrom and Plasencia; the following
were absent: Juday, Peters and Ryan; also present were planning
consultants Arntzen and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to approve the minutes of the December 12, 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
applications #77-59 & #77-60 as submitted by John I. Kubinski
to rezone 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.
The proponents explained their plans for building a fast food
restaurant on the proposed site. Chairman Elsen asked those
present to voice their opinions or ask questions concerning the
proposed rezoning and conditional use permit. The following
appeared in favor: John T. Kubinski, Dennis Grand, Boyer Palmer
and Jerry Pashke; Donald Noonan, owner of the three adjacent
apartment buildings, was opposed.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to approve applications #77-59 & #77-60
as submitted by John T. Kubinski to rezone from B-4 District
(community commercial) to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial)
and a conditional use permit to allow a convenience food establish-
ment (Section 515.35, Subd. 4-a) at 5346 West Broadway and
legally 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 257.4';
thence Nally 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.
The findings of fact are: the nature of the area is such that
the rezoning is reasonable and in keeping with the area.
Motion carried.
:'. 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 #77-58 as submitted by Crystal State Bank to rezone
from B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) to B-4 District
(community commercial) property -located at the southeast quadrant
of 42nd & Douglas Drive. Jerry Choromanski explained their
plans for building a mini -bank type facility on the site.
January 9, 1978 - continued
Chairman Elsen asked those present to voice their opinions or
ask questions concerning the proposed rezoning. Marty Campion
and Jim Cook were present.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to approve application #77-58 as submitted
by Crystal State Bank to rezone from B-3 District (auto -oriented
commercial) to B-4 District (community commercial) property
located at the southeast quadrant of 42nd & Douglas Drive and
legally described 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 betwe-en a line
drawn parallel with and distant 1101 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 (Parcel 5016).
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 tc7
the East line thereof (Parcel 5009).
Motion carried.
Jerry Choromanski and Marty Campion appeared regarding tentative
approval of proposed plat CRYSTAL STATE BANK 2ND ADDITION located
at southeast quadrant of 42nd & Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman .and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to grant tentative approval of CRYSTAL STATE BANK
2ND ADDITION located at southeast quadrant of 42nd & Douglas Drive.
Motion carried.
4. Jerry Choromanski and Jim Cook appeared regarding a building
permit for a mini -banking facility to be located to the rear of
the property at 7000 56th Ave. North (57th & Kentucky).
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit
#399 to Crystal State Bank for a 55'8"x32' mini -banking facility
and a 25'x34'9" canopy on Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal State Bank
Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
5. The proposed plat of WOOLSTON'S 9TH ADDITION was submitted for
consideration of final approval located at 52nd & Hanson Court.
January 9, 1978 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to grant final approval of WOOLSTON'S 9TH
ADDITION, as submitted by Modern Tool Co., which is a replat
of Lots 8, 9 & 10, Block 2, Hanson's addition.
Motion carried.
C. Larry Embretson of E. C. Corporation appeared regarding appli-
cations #77-61 & #77-62 for variances in the lot width and square
footage requirements for replatting property at 4529 Zane Ave.
North.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth 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. 51.5.15, Subd. 2(a-1) to grant a
variance of 5 ft. in the lot width; and Section 515.15, Subd_ 2(C-3)
to grant a variance of 75 sq. ft. in the square footage require-
ment for replatting property legally described as the East 135
ft. of Lot 3, Block 1, Wagner's Garden Tracts (proposed Parcel A,
Elwood Moore Addition) as requested in applications #77-61 &
#77-62 of E. C. Corporation.
The findings of fact are: buildable lots are becoming scarce,
smaller lots are needed to keep casts down; 55 ft. lot can be �
better utilized by building a horse on it; the existing I..Qt
has a home on it which utilizes more space than is needed.
By roll call and voting aye: Ellefson, Elsen, Neubarth and
Plasencia; voting no: Bergman, Feyereisen and Nystrom.
Motion carried 4 to 3.
7. Larry Embretson of E. C. Corporation appeared regarding tentative
approval of proposed plat ELWOOD MOORE ADDITION located at 4529
Zane Ave. North.
Moved by commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to grant tentative approval of propose, plat
ELWOOD MOORE ADDITION which is a replat of the East 135 ft. of
Lot 3, Block 1, Wagner's Garden Tracts. By roll call and voting
aye: Ellefson, Elsen, Neubarth and Plasencia; voting no:
Bergman, Feyereisen and Nystrom.
Motion carried 4 to 3.
8. Joe Berqlave of Minnesota -Chic Oil Corp. and Brad Gilleson,
Attorney, appeared regardinq application #77-63 for a conditional
use permit to allow the sale of non -automobile related merchandise
at the service station located on the southeast corner of
Douglas Drive and 36th Ave. North (3550 pouglad Drive) . A
petition was presented with 127 signatures indicating no abjection
to the sale of the requested item.
January 9, 1978 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to recommend to deny application #77-63 of Minnesota -
Ohio Oil Corp. for a conditional use permit to allow the sale of
non -automobile related merchandise (Section 515.35, Subd. 4-f)
at the service station located at 3550 Douglas Drive and legally
described as the North 120 ft. of Lot 6, Block 4, Rosedale Acres.
The findings of fact are: would intensify a non -conforming use;
based on prior denial by City Council for allowing the sale of
non -automobile related merchandise at a service station.
Motion carried.
9• Chairman Elsen declared that nominations were open for officers
to the Planning Commission consisting of Chairman, Vice -Chairman
and Secretary for the year ending December 31, 1978.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to nominate the existing slate of officers for the
year ending December 31, 1978.
Moved by Commissioner Plas-encia and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman that nominations be closed and that the Secretary be
instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for the existing slate of
officers for another term of one year - Elsen, Chairman; Peters,
Vice -Chairman; and Neubarth, Secretary.
Motion carried.
Commissioner Plasencia agreed to be the Planning Commission member
to be on a study committee to decide what to do with Thorson School.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
ChaL an Elsen
Secretary Neubarth
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FEBRUARY 13, 1978
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Ellefson,
Elsen, Neubarti?., Nystrom, Peters.,_Plasencia and Ryan; the following
were absent: Feyereisen and Juday; also present were planning
consultants Arntzen and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the January 9, 1978 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. R. C. Kinmore appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed
plat GRAPHCO SECURITIES ADDITION located at the northeast
quadrant of Bass Lake Road & West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and .seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to grant tentative approval of GRAPHCO
SECURITIES ADDITION located at the northeast quadrant of
Bass Lake Road & West Broadway, which is a replat of Lots 14 &
15, Auditor's Subdivision No. 226, and Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal
Securities Addition.
Motion carried.
2. Stan Beckstrom of Ackerson Construction.Co.'appeared regarding
a building permit for Maxwell.Aircraft.for an addition to an
existing hangar at the Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner. Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit #447 to Ackerson Construction Co. for an 80' x 100'
addition to an existing hangar on Leased Lot 23, Crystal Airport,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Brad Gillan, Attorney representing M&O Oil Co., appeared
regarding a conditional use permit to permit the sale of non -
automobile related merchandise (grocery store) in conjunction
with the gas station at 36th & Douglas Drive. After discussion,
Mr. Gillan asked to have this item tabled until he meets with
his client regarding the necessary exhibits and applications
required.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to table conditional use permit #77-63 of M&O Oil Co. until
requirements for submission of exhibits and applications are
made.
Motion carried.
February 13, 1978 - continued
4, The City Engineer indicated that Tom Lutgen of the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be present
at the March 13th Planning Commission meeting to present
and discuss a revised flood plain ordinance which will
conform to the requirements of the Federal Insurance
Agency.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Ryan to adjourn.
Motion carried.
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Chairman g1sen
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Secretary Neubarth
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MARCH 13, 1978
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m.
with the following members present: Ellefson, Elsen, Feyereisen, Neubarth,
Nystrom, Peters and Plasencia; the following were absent: Bergman, Juday and
Ryan; also present were planning consultants Arntzen and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to approve
the minutes of the February 13, 1978 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Douglas Hoskin appeared regarding final approval of HOSKIN'S ADDITION
located at 32nd & Louisiana Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth to
recommend to grant final approval of HOSKIN'S ADDITION which is a replat
of that part of Lot 5, Robbinsdale Gardens, lying North of the South
144.50 feet and East of the West 196.55 feet.
Motion carried.
2, The proposed plat of DESIGN ASSOCIATES ADDITION was submitted for consideration
of final approval located at the southwest quadrant of 57th & West Broadway.
Applicant --George E. Nadler.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner Peters to
recommend to grant final 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 Easterly of
a line 1.17 ft. SWly of, measured at a right angle to and parallel with
the line dividing said Lot 1 from West Broadway.
Motion carried.
3. Jim Robinson of Baldwin Realty appeared regarding a building permit for an
office building at 5600 56th Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth to
recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit #471 to Baldwin
Realty Co. for a 1321x42' - 42'x8' office building at 5600 56th Ave. North,
Lot 2, Block 1, Les Brown Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Joe Harris appeared regarding applications #78-1 & #78-2 for variances iTI
the lot width and square feet requirements (lot size 40'x120.67') at
3524 Noble Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson 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,
to grant a variance of 20 ft. to build on lot with 40 ft. frontage; and
Section 515.15, Subd. 2-c, to grant a variance of 2460 sq. ft. to build on
lot that is 5040 sq. ft., at 3524 Noble Ave. North, Lot 22, Block 4,
Woodland Homes, as requested in applications #78-1 & #78-2 of Joe Harris.
March 13, 1978 - continued
The findings of fact are: Lot is not conducive to adhering to the strict
application of this section of the City Code; this is the only practical
thing to do.
Motion carried.
_ Tom Lutgen of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources was present
and discussed revisions to the existing flood plain zoning ordinance
which will conform to the requirements of the Federal Insurance Agency
Department of HUD.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to the City Council that the flood plain ordinance be amended
to conform to the requirements of F.I.A. along the guide lines as presented
by the DNR representative.
Motion carried.
C. The Chairman commented on the March 1, 1978 letter from the Attorney for
M&O Oil Co. regarding conditional use application for the 36th & Douglas
site. None of the requested exhibits have been submitted to date, and
the matter will remain tabled until such time that the required exhibits
are submitted.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson to
adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman Elsen
Secretary Neubarth
APRIL 10, 1978
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
Consultant Arntzen and Assistant City Engineer Smith.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the March 13, 1978 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. A representative from Jack Bruhn & Associates appeared regarding
application #78-4 for rezoning property located at 6058 Lakeland
Ave. North, from B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) to B-2
District (limited commercial) to construct a professional office
building.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission for 7:30 p.m.,
May 8; 1978, to consider the request of Jack Bruhn & Associates
in application #78-4 to rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Storm's Addition,
located at 6058 Lakeland Ave. North, from B-3 District (auto -
oriented commercial) to B-2 District (limited commercial) .
Motion carried.
2. Larry Embretson appeared regarding final approval of ELWOOD
MOORE ADDITION located at 4529 Zane Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to recommend to grant final approval of ELWOOD MOORE
ADDITION which is a replat of the East 135 ft. of Lot 3, Block 1,
Wagner's Garden Tracts.
Motion carried.
3. William Dolan of Koehnlein, Lightowler,.Johnson, Inc.-j,appeared
regarding application #78-5 for rezoning property located at
the southeast corner of 30th & Winnetka Ave. North from R-4
District (high density residential) to B-1 District (neighborhood
commercial) to construct an office:'building.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission for 7:30
p.m., May 8, 1978, to consider the request of Barth Development
Corp. in application #78-5 to rezone Lots 1, 2 & the North 8 ft.
of Lot 3, Block 1, Lynn Gardens Addition, located at the southeast
corner of 30th & Winnetka, from R-4 District (high density
residential) to B-1 District (neighborhood commercial).
Motion carried.
4, William Dolan of Koehnlein, Lightowler, Johnson, Inc., appeared
regarding tentative approval of proposed plat BARTH DEVELOPMENT
ADDITION located at the southeast corner of 30th & Winnetka Ave.
North.
April 10, 1978 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to recommend to grant tentative approval of BARTH DEVELOPMENT
ADDITION which is a replat of Lots 1, 2013 & 4, Block 1, Lynn
Gardens Addition.
Motion carried.
5. Jerry Choromanski of Crystal State Bank and Gene E. Hickey,
Architect, appeared regarding application #78-6 for a variance
in the front yard setback for a drive-in canopy at the mini -bank
facility to be located at the southeast corner of 42nd & Douglas
Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Peters
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to
recommend to the Council to vary or modify the strict application
of Section 515.13, Subd. 2(b), to grant a variance of 12 ft. in
the front yard setback for a drive-in canopy at the mini -bank
facility to be located at the southeast corner of 42nd & Douglas
Drive (proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal State Bank 2nd Addition),
as requested in application #78-6 of Crystal State Bank.
The findings of fact are: will not interfere with traffic
visibility; still have 25 ft. clearance from roadway.
Motion carried.
6. Jerry Choromanski of Crystal State Bank and Gene E. Hickey,
Architect, appeared regarding applications #78-7 & #78-8 for
variances to allow 32 ft. driveway openings at the mini -bank
facility to be located at the southeast corner of 42nd & Douglas
Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code
to recommend to the Council to vary or modify the strict appli-
cation of Section 515.09, Subd. 4h-6, to grant variances of 5 ft.
over the required minimum of 22 ft., to allow two driveway openings
of 27 ft. at the mini-bank..facility to be located at the southeast
corner of 42nd & Douglas Drive (proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal
State Bank 2nd Addition), as requested in applications #78-7 &
#78-8 of Crystal State Bank.
The findings of fact are: better traffic movement; help eliminate
cars going over curb; curb cut not too wide to allow three cars
leaving premises at the same time.
Motion carried.
7, Application #78-3 of Boyer Palmer was submitted for consideration
for rezoning property located at Kentucky Ave. & 57th Ave. North
from R-4 District (high density residential) to B-1 District
(neighborhood commercial) for an office building. No one appeared.
April 10, 1978 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., May 8, 1978, to consider the request of Boyer
Palmer in application #78-3 to rezone Outlot 1, Murray Lane 6th
Addition; Outlot A, Salsberg Addition; Outlot 1, Spilane Addition;
Outlot A, Kubinski & Palmer Addition; and the North 33 ft. of
Outlot A, Crystal State Bank Addition from R-4 District (high
density residential) to B-1 District (neighborhood commercial).
Motion carried.
8. Application for tentative approval of proposed plat BOYER PALMER
ADDITION located at 57th & Kentucky Ave. North was submitted for
consideration. No one appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to grant tentative approval of BOYER PALMER
ADDITION which is a replat of Outlot 1, Murray Lane 6th Addition;
Outlot A, Salsberg Addition; Outlot 1, Spilane Addition; Outlot A,
Kubinski & Palmer Addition; and the North 33 ft. of Outlot A,
Crystal State Bank Addition, subject to 5 ft. utility and drainage
easement on the perimeter of the plat.
Motion carried.
9. Wally Anderson appeared to discuss possible uses of property lte
owns at 3400 Douglas Drive. After discussion, Mr. Anderson
indicated he would attend the next meeting and present a proposed
layout of the intended use of the property.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to adjourn.
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Chairman./81sen
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Secretary Neubarth
MAY 8, 1978
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Ellefson,
Elsen, Feyereisen, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and Plasencia; the follow-
ing were absent: Juday and Ryan; also present were planning consultants
Sherburne and Peterson.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the April 10, 1978 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 appli-
cation #78-4 as submitted by Jack Bruhn & Associates to rezone from
B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) to B-2 District (limited
commercial) property located at 6058 Lakeland Ave. North. Bill
Peterson of William S. Peterson Architects appeared and
explained their plans for building an office building on the site.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to approve application #78-4 as submitted
by Jack Bruhn & Associates to rezone from B-3 District (auto -
oriented commercial) to B-2 District (limited commercial) Lot 1,
Block 1, Storm's Addition, located at 6058 Lakeland Ave. North.
The findings of fact are:, the proposed use is compatible with
uses in area; the zoning is of lesser intensity than the one that
exists there now; should be an improvement to the area.
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
#78-3 as submitted by Boyer Palmer to rezone from R-4 District
(high density residential) to B-1 District (neighborhood commercial)
property located at 57th & Kentucky Ave. North. Boyer Palmer
appeared and explained their plans for building an office building
on the site. Mr. Palmer amended application #78-3 for rezoning
to a B-2 District (limited commercial). Dick Garies of 5644 Mary-
land appeared and indicated he was in favor of the rezoning.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Plasencia
to recommend to approve application #78-3 as amended by Boyer Palmer
to rezone from R-4 District (high density residential) to B-2
District (limited commercial) and legally described as Outlot 1,
Murray Lane 6th Addition; Outlot A, Salsberg Addition; Outlot 1,
Spilane Addition; Outlot A, Kubinski & Palmer Addition; and the
North 33 ft. of Outlot A, Crystal State Bank Addition.
The findings of fact are: improvement of area that has long been
sitting empty; dispose of hangout area that has caused concern to
residents; compatible with uses in area.
Motion carried.
May 8, 1978 - continued
3. 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 #78-5 as submitted by Barth Development Corp. to
rezone from R-4 District (high density residential) to B-1
District (neighborhood commercial) property located at the
southeast quadrant of 30th & Winnetka. The proponents did not
appear. The following were in attendance: Robert Wilken,
2947 Sumter Ave., and Lawrence McDonald, 2946 Sumter Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to continue the public hearing until the June 12th
meeting.
Motion carried.
4. Mardine Lindgren was present regarding tentative approval of
proposed plat LINDGREN ADDITION located at 57th & Brunswick
Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to recommend to grant tentative approval of LINDGREN ADDITION
which is a replat of Lot 45 except the South 66 ft. thereof,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 328.
Motion carried.
5. Russell Kedrowski appeared regarding application #78-9 for a
variance in the front yard setback at 3412 Xenia Ave. North.
Discussion was held concerning the extensive repairs necessary
to restore the building, the cost of repairs, the non -conforming
status of the building, the more than 50o restoration costs of
the structure, the possibility of moving the structure on the
lot to conform to the zoning requirements,"the'age of the -
building, and the before and after values of the building.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to deny variance application #78-9 of Russell
Kedrowski for a variance in the front yard setback on Lot 9,
Block 1, Hipps Valley View 2nd Addition, located at 3412 Xenia
Ave. North.
The findings of fact are: no hardship is present because there
is room on the lot to locate a conforming structure; the existing
structure can conform with regard to location by removing a
portion of the front and adding on to the rear.
Motion carried.
6. Jerry Choromanski of the Crystal State Bank appeared regarding
application #78-10 for a variance in the required number of
parking stalls at the mini -banking facility at 42nd & Douglas
Drive. The required number for the proposed building is 19
stalls, and the available parking on the site is 17 stalls.
may 8, 1978 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen 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 515.09, Subd. 8-q, to grant a variance
of 2 parking stalls at the mini -banking facility at 42nd &
Douglas Drive.
The findings of fact are: additional area available for
employee parking at 6209 42nd Ave.; everything else seems
to be in compliance.
Motion carried.
7. A building permit for a canopy and service window for McDonald's
Drive-in at 5400 West Broadway was presented for consideration.
No one appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to table for further study authorization to issue building permit
#578 to McDonald's Drive-in for a canopy and service window at
5400 West Broadway, Lot 1, Block 1, McDonald's 2nd Addition.
Motion carried.
B. Joseph F. Schmidt, Attorney, appeared regarding tentative approval
of proposed plat AUDREY ADDITION located at 34th & Yates Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to recommend to grant tentative approval of AUDREY ADDITION which
is a replat of that part of Lot 1 lying East of the West 350 ft.
thereof except that part of the North 91 ft. of said Lot 1 lying
East of the West 410 ft. of said Lot 1; and that part of Lot 2
lying East of the West 350 ft. thereof; all in Sunnybrook Acres;
and Lot 6, Rosedale Acres, except that part thereof embraced in
Hipp's Valley View Addition, Block 5, and except the North 90 ft.
thereof in Rosedale Acres.
Motion carried.
°. Tentative approval of proposed plat MSM ADDITION located at
3203 Vera Cruz Ave. North was submitted for consideration.
Applicant--M.S.M. Company.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to grant tentative approval of MSM ADDITION
which is a replat of Lot 8, Block 6, Rosedale Acres.
Motion carried.
10. Mike Weigel appeared regarding application #78-11 to rezone
property located at the northwest quadrant of 33rd & Nevada Ave.
North from I-2 District (heavy industrial) to R-3 District
(medium density residential).
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., June 12, 1978, to consider the request of Mike
Weigel in application #78-11 to rezone that part of Lot 9 lying
East of the West 105 ft., Robbinsdale Gardens, from I-2 District
(heavy industrial) to R-3 District (medium density residential).
Motion carried.
F'ay 8, 1978 - continued
11. The City of Crystal requested in rezoning application #78-12
that consideration be given to rezone from B-4 District
(community commercial) to P-1 District (off-street parking -
commercial/industrial) the property located on the southeast
quadrant at 36th & Noble Ave. North which is presently owned
by the City of Crystal.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., June 12, 1978, to consider the request of the
City of Crystal in application #78-12 to rezone Lots 29 & 30,
except the East 60 feet thereof in Block 4, Woodland Homes,
from B-4 District (community commercial) to P-1 District (off-
street parking - commercial/industrial).
Motion carried.
12. Wally Anderson appeared to discuss his property holdings on
the northeast quadrant of 34th & Douglas Drive with respect
to possible multiple dwelling zoning, possible re -arrangement
of the single family houses, possible remodeling and relocation
of the existing store. No action was taken.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman/.- lsen
Secretary Neu arth
JUNE 12, 1978
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Ellefsorl, Elsen'
Feyereisen, Juday, Neuharth, Nystrom and Plasencia; the following were
absent: Bergman, Peters and Ryan; also present were planning con-
sultants Peterson and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to approve the minutes of the May 8, 1978 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 considex appli-
cation 08-11 a:s submitted by Mike Weigel to 27ezone from 1--2
District (heavy industrial) to R-3 District (medium density resi-
dential) property located at the northwest quadrant of 33rd &
Nevada Ave. North.
Mike Weigel appeared and announced that they were withd-ra.wing their
request for roze=ning and that they had no further interest in the
property either now or in the fut-are. IIe cited as reasons for the
withdrawal the inability to plat the property in the manner
acceptable to Mr.. Nevitt and concern for what type of development
may take place on the property adjacent to the north. Chairman
Elsen declared the hearing closed and the matter dropped.
2. I't being 7:30 p.m., Chairman Elsen dcclared this was the time and
the place as advertised for the public hearing to consider application
#78-12 as submitted by the City of Crystal to rezone from B-4 District
(community commercial) to P-1 District (offstreet parking - commercial/
industrial) property located at the southeast quadrant of 36th &
Noble Ave. North. No one appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to approve application #78-12 as submitted by the City
of Crystal to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial)
to P-1 District (offstreet parking - commercial/industrial) Lots 29
& 30, except the East 60 ft. thereof in Block 4, Woodland Homes,
southeast quadrant of 36th & Noble Ave. North.
Motion carried.
3. Dale W. Hallen appeared regarding application #78-13 for a variance
to allow two curb cut openings for a 4 unit townhouse proposed to be
built in the 5500 block of Maryland Ave. in New Hope (Crystal street).
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia 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 515.09, Subd. 4(h-10), to allow two curb cut openings on
Maryland Ave. as requested in application #78-13 of Dale W. Hallen.
June 12, 1978 - continued
The findings of fact are: this is a better solution as opposed
to allowing just one curb cut; the esthetics of the situation.
Motion carried.
1. Jim Cook of the Crystal State Bank appeared regarding final
approval of CRYSTAL STATE BANK 2ND ADDITION located at 42nd F
Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson
to recommend to grant final approval of CRYSTAL STATE BANK 2ND
ADDITION which is a replat of Parcels 5009 & 5016 in Glenwood Manor.
Motion carried.
5. Jim Cook of the Crystal State Bank appeared regarding a building
permit for a mini -bank at the southeast corner of 42nd & Douglas
Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to approve authorization to issue building permit #732
to Crystal State Bank for a mini -bank to be constructed on Lot 1,
Block 1, Crystal State Bank 2nd Addition, southeast corner of 42nd
& Douglas Drive, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
6. Applications #78-14 & #78-15 were submitted for variances in the
minimum lot depth and rear yard setback to build a house at north-
east corner of Regent & Bass Lake Road. No one appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Ellefson 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
515.15, Subd. 2-b, to grant a variance of 10.1' in the required 100'
lot depth; and Section 515.13, Subd. 4-a, to grant a variance of
4' in the required 40' rear yard setback, Lot 2, Block 2, Bodem's
Addition, as requested in applications #78-14 & #78-15 of Ray Stegora.
The findings of fact are: the only utilization of the lot.
Motion carried.
7. John L. Pierson to appear regarding final approval of CRYSTAL
INDUSTRIAL 2ND ADDITION located at 5221 Lakeland Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to recommend to grant final approval of CRYSTAL INDUSTRIAL 2ND
ADDITION which is a replat of Lots 7 & 8, Crystal Industrial Addition.
Motion carried.
8. Jerome D. Larsen was present regarding tentative approval Cif J. D.
LARSEN ADDITION located at Orchard & 58th Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to recommend to grant tentative approval of J. D.
LARSEN ADDITION which is a replat of the South 363' of the E4
of the SE4 of the NE4, Section 4, Township 118, Range 21, except
streets (Parcels 1415 & 1420).
Motion carried.
June 12, 1978 - continued
9. James Cegla appeared regarding application #78-16 for a variance
for an addition to the dwelling which will encroach in the required
40' rear yard setback at 8308 Northern Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
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 6' in the required 40'
rear yard setback for an addition to the house, Lot 5, Block 2,
West Winnetka Terrace 5th Addition, 8308 Northern Drive, as
requested in application #78-16 of James Cegla.
The findings of fact are: the homeowner is entrapped between the
builder and the City code.
Motion carried.
lig. Continuation of the public hearing regarding rezoning application
#78-5 as submitted by Barth Development Corp. to rezone from R-4
District (high density residential) to B-1 District (neighborhood
commercial) property located at the southeast corner of 30th &
Winnetka Ave. The proponents have withdrawn their request and
therefore further consideration was dropped.
11. Building permit #578 for a canopy and service window at McDonald's
Drivein, 5400 West Broadway, which was tabled May 8, 1978 was
withdrawn by the applicant and therefore any further consideration
was dropped.
1,0. Stanley Wodziak appeared regarding tentative approval of PALACE
INN ADDITION located at northwest corner of West Broadway & Bass
Lake Road.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Ellefson to recommend to grant tentative approval of PALACE INN
ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Brisky Addition.
Motion carried.
D. Marlene Fearing appeared regarding tentative approval of FEARING
ADDITION located at 62nd & Florida Ave. North,
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to recommend to grant tentative approval of FEARING ADDITION which
is a replat of the North 196' of the West 132' of the East 659.90'
of the NE4 of the NE4 of Section 5, Township 118, Range 21.
Motion carried.
1 George Frisch, Edward Paster and Reed Banet of Paster Enterprises
were present to discuss their request for an on going approval of
the Planning Commission and City Council for a building permit
procedure to expire 12/31/80.
June 12, 1978 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Juday that, upon review by the City Attorney, the following
resolution be adopted by the City Council.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council cif the City of Crystal:
1. Subject to all of the following terms and conditions,
Crystal Shopping Center Associates is hereby authorized to
receive such additional building permit or permits as are
necessary to renovate, remodel and repair the Crystal
Shopping Center in accordance with the development plan
submitted herewith.
2. The City of Crystal Building Inspector is authorized to
issue such building permits from time to time hereafter upon
receipt from Crystal Shopping Center Associates of specifications
demonstrating that the renovation, repairs or remodeling of
existing buildings:
a. are in accordance with the development plan
submitted herewith dated 6/7/78 and the Anticipated
Schedule of Construction dated 6/9/78; and
b. conform in all respects to applicable provisions
of the Crystal zoning and building codes.
3. The authorization granted hereby shall expire December 31,
1980. Motion carried.
15. Consideration was made concerning the inclusion of physical culture
and health studios as a conditional use in the B-4 zoning district
as referred by the City Council.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson
to recommend the adoption of an ordinance as follows:
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING:
AMENDING CITY CODE, APPENDIX I (ZONING),
SUBSECTION 515.37, SUBDIVISION 4
TI CITY OF CRYSTAL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Crystal City Code, Appendix I, Subsection
515.37, Subdivision 4, is amended by adding the following:
(f) Physical culture and health studios, not including
steam baths as defined by Section 620 of the City
Code (unless separately licensed), provided that:
1) the use does not include activity licensed by
Section 1170 of the City Code;
2) the use does not conflict with the character
of development intended for the district;
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June 12, 1978 - continued
3) the use conforms to the requirements of Section
620 of the City Code to the extent found appli-
cable by the Health Authority;
4) the provisions of Subsection 515.53, Subdivision
le of the Code are considered and satisfactorily
met.
Section 2. The ordinance is effective in accordance with
Subsection 110,.11 of the City Code.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairmiy Elsen
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JULY 10, 1978
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Elsen, Feyereisen,
Juday, Neubarth, Peters, Plasencia and Ryan; the following were
absent: Bergman, Ellefson and Nystrom; also present were planning
consultants Peterson and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded. by Commissioner Feyereisen
to approve the minutes of the June 12, 1978 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. James A. Smith appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed
plat TWIN LAKE PARK 5TH ADDITION located at 5652 Regent Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to recommend to grant tentative approval of TWIN LAKE
PARK 5TH ADDITION, which is a replat of Lot 5, Block 7, Twin
Lake Park 2nd Addition. Motion carried.
2. Donald E. Swenson appeared regarding application #78-18 for
rezoning the northwest corner of the intersection of Bass Lake
Road- 'anti. Vera Cr'uzAve-: from R-1 District (single family
residential) to B-4 District (community commercial).
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission for
7:30 p.m., August 14, 1978, to consider the request of Donald
E. Swenson in application #78-18 to rezone from R-1 District
(single family residential) to B-4 District (community
commercial) that part of SE4 of SW4 lying North of road,
Section 4, Township 118, Range 21 (Parcel 2400), northwest
corner of the intersection of Bass Lake Road and Vera Cruz Ave.
Motion carried.
3. The City Council has asked the Planning Commission to review
the desirability of permitting the mixture of residential and
commercial uses within the same structure and lying within
some types of commercial zoning.
The Planning Commission members feel that such a use may be
desirable in certain instances and request that the City
Council retain the services of a professional planner to meet
with the Planning Commission and establish guide lines to
exercise control over this type of use.
4. No one appeared regarding application #78-19 for a variance
for enlarging a non -conforming use with an addition to the
house and a bay window which would extend in the front yard
setback at 3542 Kyle Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to table application #78-19 as described above,
for better detail and precise plans. Motion carried.
July 10, 1978 - continued
5. Mardine Lindgren appeared regarding final approval of LINDGREN
ADDITION located at 5739 Brunswick Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to recommend to grant final approval of LINDGREN
ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 45 except the South 66'
thereof, Auditor's Subdivision #328. Motion carried.
Pierre L. Charboneau appeared regarding application #78-20
for a variance to allow an addition to the house on a lot with
non -conforming front and side yard setbacks at 4241 Hampshire
Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow a 61x16'
addition on a lot that is non -conforming in the front yard
and side yard setbacks at 4241 Hampshire Ave. No., Lot 1,
Block 4, Ostman's Addition, as requested in application #78-20
of Pierre L. Charboneau.
The findings of fact are: the non -conforming set back of 19'
on 43rd Ave. and 27.5' on Hampshire Ave. will remain unchanged;
the addition will be of benefit to present and future owners of
the property; and virtually no detriment to the neighborhood.
Motion carried.
7. Stanley Wodziak appeared regarding application #78-21 for a
variance in the required number of parking stalls at 5607
West Broadway. The required number for the site is 107 stalls
and there are 88 stalls provided on the site plans.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to table for further study until the next meeting on
August 14, 1978, application #78-21 of Stanley Wodziak as
described above. The applicant will review his plans to see
if he can modify them to meet the parking requirements.
Motion carried.
8. Robert Kuebelbeck appeared. regarding final approval of MSM
ADDITION located at 3203 Vera Cruz Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to grant final approval of MSM ADDITION
which is a replat of Lot 8, Block 6, Rosedale Acres, and Lot 9,
except the North 50' of the South 70' of the East 80' thereof,
Block 6, Rosedale Acres. Motion carried.
9. Robert Kuebelbeck appeared regarding a building permit for an
addition to the existing building at 3203 Vera Cruz Ave. No.
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July 10, 1978 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit #852 to Robert Kuebelbeck for an addition to the existing
building at 3203 Vera Cruz Ave. No., Lot 1, Block 1, proposed
MSM Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
10. Neil Weber appeared regarding a building permit for an office
building at 4905 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit to Crystal Business Commons, Inc. for an office building
at 4905 West Broadway, Lot 3, Block 1, West Lilac Terrace 4th
Unit, subject to standard procedure. Commissioner Feyereisen
abstained. Motion carried.
11. Michael D. Holt and John Hogenson of Superamerica appeared
regarding applications #78-22 and #78-23 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 the Northeast corner of 36th and Winnetka Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., August 14, 1978, to consider the requests of
Superamerica in applications #78-22 and #78-23 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 the Northeast corner of 36th and Winnetka Ave. No.,
Lot 1, Block 1, Winnetka Village Addition.
Motion carried.
12. Helen Branvold appeared regarding application #78-2.4 for a
variance for a fence to exceed 8 ft. in height for a tennis
court at 4808 Quail Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen 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. 8-a, to grant a variance
of 2 ft. to allow a 10 ft. fence to be built for a tennis
court on that part of Tract C lying Nly of Registered Land
Survey #688, of Registered Land Survey #438, 4808 Quail Ave.
No., as requested in application #78-24 of Helen Branvold.
The findings of fact are: the fencing would not be an
enclosure; it would be chain link so you can see thru it;
portions actually less than 10 ft. high because of grading;
no harm to neighborhood or property values.
Motion carried.
July 10, 1978 - continued
13. Representatives from Crystal Shamrock Flight Services, Mr.
Peters and Mr. Gilligan, appeared to discuss preliminary plans
for office remodeling and living quarters addition to include
general offices, ground school, car rental, garage and storage,
airline office and pilot rest area at the Crystal Airport.
The consensus of the Planning Commission members was that there
is no objection to the proposal of Crystal Shamrock.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Feyereisen
to adjourn. Motion carried.
Chairman iOlsen
Secre ary Neubarth
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AUGUST 14, 1978
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Elsen, Feyereisen,
Neubarth, Nystrom, Plasencia and Ryan; the following were absent:
Bergman, Ellefson, Juday and Peters; also present were planning
consultants Peterson and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to approve the minutes of the July 10, 1978 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 #78-18 as submitted by Donald E. Swenson to rezone
from R-1 District (single family residential) to B-4 District
(community commercial) property located at northwest corner of
intersection of Bass Lake Road & Vera Cruz Ave. Donald Swenson,
applicant, and Jim Pahos, 5625 Vera Cruz Ave. appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to approve application #78-18 as submitted
by Donald E. Swenson to rezone from R-1 District (single family
residential) to B-4 District (community commercial);,that part
of SE4 of SW4 lying North of road, Section 4, Township 118,
Range 21, (Parcel 2400), northwest corner of the intersection
of Bass Lake Road and Vera Cruz Ave.
The findings of fact are: this parcel should have been included
in the B-4 classification at the time of ordinance revision
and that in effect this rezoning will correct an error.
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 #78-22 & #78-23 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 the northeast corner of 36th & Winnetka Ave. John
Hoganson and Michael Holt of Superamerica appeared.and--presented pro-
posed site plans.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to recommend to approve applications #78-22 & #78-23
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 the northeast corner
of 36th & Winnetka Ave., Lot 1, Block 1, Winnetka Village Addition.
Motion carried.
August 14, 1978 - continued
3. John Hoganson and Michael Holt of Superamerica appeared regard-
ing the following variance applications: #78-29 reducing lot
size and therefore eliminate non -conforming use; #78-30 reduction
of offstreet parking from 12 to 5; #78-31 variance for canopy
setback; #78-32 allow curb opening closer than 50 ft. to inter-
section corner, located at 5359 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen 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 appli-
cation of Section 515.09, Subd. 8(s)(t), to allow a variance of 7
offstreet parking stalls (application #78-30); and Section 515.09,
Subd. 4(h-4) to allow a variance in the location of a driveway
to be permitted 20' from the property corner at the intersection
of Edgewood Ave. and West Broadway (application #78-32) at 5359
West Broadway, Lot 8 and that part of Lot l lying North:of.the
South line of Lot 8 extended East, Block 1, Becker's Addition.
The findings of fact are: Hennepin County condemned 13 ft.
(approximately 3000 sq. ft.) along the Broadway side of the
property making it necessary to move the pump island if two sided
access were to remain -.available; Edgewood Ave. will not intersect
with Broadway, therefore the proximity of the driveway to the
intersection will not adversely affect the intersection.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to deny application #78-29 for a variance
reducing lot size and therefore eliminate non -conforming use;
and application #78-31 for a variance for canopy setback, at
5359 West Broadway, Lot 8 and that part of Lot 1 lying North of
the South line of Lot 8 extended East, Block 1, Becker's Addition.
The findings of fact are: a non -conforming use is a non -conforming
use and to declare it a conforming use should be done by reducing
the requirements set forth in the ordinance, and to declare it a
conforming use would be inappropriatet the property was non-
conforming prior to the taking for road improvement; the canopy
would be enlarging, intensifying and enhancing the non -conforming
use.
Motion carried.
4. Stanley Wodziak appeared regarding application #78-21 for a
variance in the required number of off-street parking stalls at
5607 West Broadway which was tabled at the July meeting to enable
the applicant to review his plans to see if he could modify
them to meet the parking requirements. On the revised plans,
91 parking stalls are required and 88 are provided.'
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August 14, 1978 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom 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 515.0 9 , Subd . 8-v, to grant a variance
of 3 offstr+eet parking stalls at 5607 West Broadway, Lot 1,
Block 1, proposed Palace .Inn Addition, as requested in appli-
cation 478-21 of Stanley Wodziak.
The findings of fact are: Hennepin County acquired a strip of
land that left the building in a. position to be a hazard at
the intersection; the proposal will be an aesthetic improvement
of the property; the proponents did cooperate by modifying their
plans to came closer to the offstxeet parking requirements, -
the variance is small.
Motion carried.
5. Gary Sayler appeared regarding application #78-19 for a variance
for an addition to the house on a non -conforming lot and a bay
window which would extend in the front yard setback at 3542 Kyle
Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Feye.reisen and seconded by Cnmridssioner
Ryan that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code.
to recommend to the Council to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.05, SUbd. 2, tea allow a V x6'
addition on a non -conforming lot (40t lot width) , and a bay
window which would extend in the front yard setback at 3542
Kyle .Ave. North, Leat 26, ,Block 1, Woodland Tomes, as requested
iin application 078-19 of Gary Sayler.
The findings of fact are: it would be a harmless expansion of
a non -conforming use and would not affect neighboring property
in any way.
Motion carried.
Boyer Palmer appeared regarding final approval of PALMER ADDITION
located at Kentucky & 57th Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to grant final approval of PALMER ADDITION
which is a replat of Outlot 1, Murray Lane 6th Addition; Outlot A,
5alsberg Addition; Outlot 1, ,Spilane Addition; Outlot A, Kubinski
& Palmer Addition; and Outlot A, Crystal State Bank Addition.
Motion carried.
7. Final approval of GRAPHCO SECURITIES ADDITION was presented for
consideration located at the northeast corner of Bass Lake Road
and West Broadway. Applicant --Robert C. Kinmore.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to recommend to grant final approval of GRAPHCO
SECURITIES ADDITION which is a replat of Lots 14 & 15,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 226, and Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal
Securities Addition.
Motion carried.
August 14, 1978 - continued
8. Application #78-25 for a variance was presented for consideration
to build a garage on a non -conforming lot at 4323 Vera Cruz Ave.
North. Applicant --Kenneth R. Sollberg.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Ryan that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code
to recommend to the Council to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow a 22'x24'
garage to be built on a non -conforming lot (45' lot width),
at 4323 Vera Cruz Ave. North, Lot 4, Block 1, Robbinsdale Home
Gardens 2nd Addition, as requested in application #78-25 of
Kenneth R. Sollberg.
The findings of fact are: the whole neighborhood is full of
lots that size; have to allow people to build garages there;
improvement to neighborhood; will eliminate sideyard encroachment
of the old garage.
Motion carried.
9. Mary Weekley appeared regarding application #78-26 for a variance
to build a garage on a non -conforming lot at 3540 Lee Ave. North.
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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow a 161x22' garage
to be built on a non -conforming lot (40' lot width), at 3540 Lee
Ave. North, Lot 26, Block 2, Woodland Homes Addition, as requested
in application #78-26 of Mary Weekley.
The findings of fact are: small lot and a variance is the only
way they can put a garage on property; would constitute an improve-
ment of the property.
Motion carried
10. Boyd Annis appeared regarding application #78-27 for a variance
to delete the required curbing around parking lot at 5153 Idaho
Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to deny application #78-27 of Boyd Annis
for a variance to delete the required curbing around parking
lot at 5153 Idaho Ave. North, Lot 6, Block 1, Jayflo's Addition.
The findings of fact are: don't believe proponent has made
necessary arguments that would permit us to recommend deleting
this requirement from the agreement.
Motion carried.
I.I. Harold Smith, owner, and Joseph Shun of Inter -City Builders,
appeared regarding application #78-28 for a variance to build
a garage on a non -conforming lot at 3456 Lee Ave. North.
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August 14, 1978 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow a 221x22'
garage to be built on a non -conforming lot (38.83' lot width)
at 3456 Lee Ave. North, Lot 30, Block 7, Woodland Homes Addi-
tion, as requested in application #78-28 of Harold Smith.
The findings of fact are: it will be an improvement to neighbor-
hood; no other possible way to build garage on the lot.
Motion carried.
12. Bill Miller of Miller-Dunwiddie Architects, Inc., appeared
regarding a building permit for an off-season storage building
on the east side of the Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to approve authorization to issue a
building permit to Metropolitan Airport Commission for a
storage building at the Crystal Airport, subject to standard
procedure.
Motion carried.
13. George Frisch, Attorney representing Paster Enterprises,
appeared regarding application #78-33 for a conditional use
permit for a physical culture and health studio at 111 Willow
Bend in the Crystal Shopping Center.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., September 11, 1978, to consider the request of
Spa Petite for a conditional use permit for a physical culture
and health studio (Section 515.37, Subd. 4f) at 111 Willow Bend,
Crystal Shopping Center, Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center
Addition.
Motion carried.
1_4. Bob Stroot of Boisclair Corporation 'appeared- regarding building
permits for seven 4 -unit and one 3 -unit dwellings to be built
west of Nevada Ave. in the vicinity of Valley Place.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Ryan to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permits to Boisclair Corporation for seven 4 -unit dwellings on
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8, Block 1, Morningside Estates 6th
Addition, and one 3 -unit dwelling on Lot 6, Block 1, Morningside
Estates 6th Addition, to be built west of Nevada Ave. in the
vicinity of Valley Place, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
August 14, 1978 - continued
1.5. Final approval of FEARING ADDITION was presented for con-
sideration located at 62nd & Florida Ave. North. Applicant --
Marlene Fearing.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to grant final approval of FEARING ADDITION
which is a replat of the North 196' of the West 132' of the East
659.90' of the NE4 of the NE4 of Section 5, Township 118, Range 21.
Motion carried.
16. Michael R. Zegar appeared regarding application #78-34 for a
variance for an addition to a house on a non -conforming lot
at 4325 Adair Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen 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 515.05, Subd. 2, for an addition to the
house on a non -conforming lot (57' lot width) at 4325 Adair Ave.
North, Lot 8, Block 5, Robbinsdale Home Gardens 4th Addition, as
requested in application #78-34 of Michael Zegar.
The findings of fact are: improvement of property; small lot.
Motion carried.
17. Steve Ryan of Midwest Planning appeared to discuss possible
changes in the zoning ordinance that would permit the mixture
of residential and commercial uses in the same structure.
Discussion included consideration of the comprehensive plan,
the objectives, the zoning districts and conditional uses.
Further investigation was requested for consideration of addi-
tional criteria that would require separate entrances for the
residential uses, ,-.common driveways for for both:'occupanci;es,
limitations on signs that would be permitted on the site, and
the size of the residential units.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Feyereisen
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman Elsen
Secretary Neubarth
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SEPTEMBER 11, 1978
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened a
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 plan-
ning consultants Peterson and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to approve the minutes of the August 14, 1978 meeting.
Motion carried.
F. 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 #78-33 as submitted by Ri-Mell Corp., dba Spa Petite,
for a conditional use permit to allow a physical culture and
health studio at 111 Willow Bend, Crystal Shopping Center.
George Frisch, Attorney representing Crystal Shopping Center Asso-
ciates; Reed Banet of Paster Enterprises; and Bill Olson & Sandy
Hoff, District Managers from Spa Petite, were present.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to recommend to approve application #78-33 as sub-
mitted by Ri-Mell Corp., dba Spa Petite, for a conditional use
permit to allow a physical culture and health studio (Section
515.37, Subd. 4f) at 111 Willow Bend, Crystal Shopping Center,
Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center Addition.
The findings of fact are: compatible use; desirable addition to
Shopping Center; there seems to be a need for such a facility.
Motion carried.
f°. The proposed plat of TIMESAVERS 4TH ADDITION was submitted for
consideration of tentative approval located at 5270 Hanson Court.
Applicant --Timesavers, Inc.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to recommend to grant tentative approval of TIMESAVERS 4TH ADDITION
which is a replat of Lots 3, 4 & 5, Block 1, Hanson's Addition;
all of Block 4, except that part thereof described as follows:
Commencing at the most Sly corner of said Block, thence NEly along
the SEly line of said Block 257.4', thence NWly parallel with the
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 in Hanson,Ip Addition; Lot 3, Block 1, Timesavers 2nd
Addition; and.Lot 1, Block 1, Timesavers 3rd Addition.
Motion carried.
3. The proposed plat of CHARLES CHRISTIAN ADDITION was submitted for
consideration of final approval located at the southwest quadrant
of 36th & Major Ave. North. Applicant --Charles Christian.
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September 11, 1978 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to grant final approval of CHARLES CHRISTIAN
ADDITION which is a replat of Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 4, Woodland
Homes Addition.
Motion carried.
4. The proposed plat of J. D. LARSEN ADDITION was submitted for
consideration of final approval located at 58th & Orchard Ave.
North. Applicant --Jerome D. Larsen.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to recommend to grant final approval of J. D. LARSEN
ADDITION which is a replat of the South 363' of the E4 of the SE4
of the NE4 of Section 4, Township 118, Range 21, except streets,
(Parcels 1415 & 1420).
Motion carried.
5. The proposed plat of TWIN LAKE PARK 5TH ADDITION was submitted for
consideration of final approval located at 57th & Regent Ave. North.
Applicant --James Smith.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to grant final approval of TWIN LAKE PARK
5TH ADDITION which is a replat of Lot 5, Block 7, Twin Lake Park
2nd Addition.
Motion carried.
6. The proposed plat of SCHULZ ADDITION was submitted for consideration
of tentative approval located at the southeast quadrant of 36th &
Noble Ave. North. Applicant --Gerald H. Dufour.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to recommend to grant tentative approval of SCHULZ
ADDITION which is a replat of Lots 29 & 30, except the East 40'
thereof, Block 4, Woodland Homes.
Motion carried.
7. James R. Wenthold of Neal A. Perlich Realty Inc. appeared regarding
a building permit for remodeling & alterations and an addition to
the existing building at 6023 42nd Ave. North. Mr. Wenthold
explained their plans for a retail store for selling "day old"
bakery goods and a distrubition center for fresh bakery goods for
Catherine Clark's Brownberry Ovens. Discussion of the -plans
revealed that the property would be used far the warehousing and
distribution center.' for fresh bakery products. The retail operation
for disposing of the "day old" product is a permitted use in the
B-4 District, however, the warehouse and distribution aspects of
the proposal would require anIihdustrial classification of zoning.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to table for further study authorization to issue building permit
#1023 to Catherine Clark's Brownberry Ovens to enable applicant
and City staff to attempt to come to an agreement as to what
could possibly be done to permit this type of operation.
Motion carried.
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September 11, 1978 - continued
8. Robert Kurki appeared regarding application #78-35 to permit
an addition to the house, said house being non -conforming on
the lot, at 3732 Adair Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code
to recommend to the Council to vary or modify the strict appli-
cation of Section 515.05, Subd. 2, and permit a 8'x10' addition
to the house, said house being non -conforming because of encroach-
ment into the required 40' rear yard setback at 3732 Adair Ave.
North, Lot 4, Block 2, Stromberg Sunnyslopes lst Addition, as
requested in application 078-35 of Robert Kurki.
The findings of fact are: improvement of property; small extension;
garage already extends back to this point where he is going to
build addition; house never was conforming under our ordinances.
Motion carried.
9. Robert Senden appeared regarding application #78-36 to permit
an expansion of a non -conforming use and to vary the rear yard
setback requirement to allow an addition to the house at 4601
Douglas Drive.
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 515.05, Subd. 2, to expand a non -conforming use; said
non -conformity being insufficient side street side yard setback
(1.5'±); and Section 515.13, Subd. 4-a, to grant a variance of
20.5' in the rear yard setback to permit the addition of an
attached garage and family room at 4601 Douglas Drive, Lot 4,
Klatke's Addition, as requested in application #78-36 of Robert
Senden.
The findings of fact are: improvement to the property; there is
an alley adjacent to it and will not create any hardship for
neighbors; house is already non -conforming on lot; variance is
only necessary because he is building an attached garage instead
of a detached garage.
Motion carried.
10. The next regular Planning Commission meeting falls on October 9th
which is a legal holiday (Columbus Day).
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen that the next regular Planning Commission meeting
will be held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 1978.
Motion carried.
11. Bill Rambow of Minneapolis Auto Auction appeared regarding
application #78-17 for a conditional use permit for a minor
auto repair shop at 5410 Lakeland Ave. North.
September 11, 1978 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., October 10, 19780 to corns i der the request of
D. William Murphy for a conditional use permit fo,r a millax
auto repair shop (Section 515.35, Subd. 4-c) at 5410 Lakeland
Ave. North, on that pert of Dot 6 lying Tg1y of a line com-
mencing at a paint in the NWly Line of said lot, distance 200'
SWly from the [ Ely corner thereof; thence Sly in a Straight lino
to a point in the SEly line of said lot, distance 125' SWly
from the SEly corner thereof, Block 5, Boulevard Acres.
Motion carried.
12. Continuation of discussion -regarding proposed provisions
governing combined residential and non-residential uses within
one principal structure in a B-2 District.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to amend the zoning code to permit as follows:
B-2 ZONING -• CONDITIONAL USE
d) Residential and non-residential uses within cin;- principal
structure, provided that:
1) Non-residential uses shall be limited to prof+essiolial
and commercial office and service (non -retail)
activities as allowed within the B-2 District.
2) Development is compatible with existing and planned
use of the area and conflicts are not created between
non-residential and residential use and activities,
both on and off the subject property.
3) Residential use be governed by all applicable standards
of this Code, as it may be amended pertaining to
multiple family dwellings.
4) The minimum lot size be 10,000 square feet.
5) Subject to Subsection 4 above, the lot requirements and
setbacks outlined in Subsection 515.33 of this code,
for the R-0 District, and the multiple family
residential building requirements outlined in Subsection
515.15 of this Code are complied with.
6) Useable open space as defined by Subsection 515.03,
Subd. 175, of this Code, be provided equivalent to a
minimum of 1,000 square feet and an additional"300
square feet of each dwelling unit over two.
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September 11, 1978 - continued
7) Adequate off-street parking and off-street loading
is provided for each use in compliance with Sub-
section 515.09 and 515.11 of this code, and no
parking shall be permitted within the required front
yard setback.
8) The development is adequately served by a designated
collector or arterial street.
9) Exterior signing shall be as regulated by Section
406 of the Crystal City Code, as may be amended, and
additionally subject to the following:
a. Signing shall be limited to business and property
identification only.
b'A Signing shall be only either one wall sign or one
freestanding sign.
C. A freestanding sign shall be located no further than
ten (10) feet from the principal structure and shall
not exceed eight (8) feet in height.
d. The sign size shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet.
e. The sign shall not be illuminated.
10) Residential and non-residential uses shall not be
contained on the same floor and no residential use shall
be located on the first floor.
11) Residential and non-residential uses shall have separate
entrances and exits.
12) Adequate screening from neighboring non-residential
uses and landscaping is provided in accordance with
Section 515.07, Subd. 9, of this Code.
13) The provisions of Subsection 515.53, Subd. 1-e, of
this Code, are considered and satisfactorily met.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Plasencia
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman Elsen*
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Secretary Neubarth
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OCTOBER 10, 1978
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen, Feyer-
eisen, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and Plasencia; the following were
absent: Ellefson, Juday and Ryan; also present were planning con-
sultants Peterson and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the September 11, 1978 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 #78-17 as submitted by D. William Murphy for a con-
ditional use permit to allow a minot auto repair shop at
5410 Lakeland Ave. North. The following appeared: Bill Rambow,
owner of the property; Lester Pixler, 5430 Lakeland Ave.; and
Chuck Fitzer, 5516 Yates Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia to recommend to approve application #78-17 as submitted
by D. William Murphy for a conditional use permit to allow a minor
auto repair shop (Section 515.35, Subd. 4-c) at 5410 Lakeland Ave.
North, on that part of Lot 6 lying Wly of a line commencing at a
point in the Nally line of said lot, distance 200' SWly from the
NEly corner thereof; thence Sly in a straight line to a point
in the SEly line of said lot, distance 125' Sally from the SEly
corner thereof, Block 5, Boulevard Acres.
The findings of fact are: the zoning is proper right now;
provision is made for potential street access along the
easterly side of the property; and can see no adverse traffic
effect.
Motion carried.
2. W. Jurkens of Octopus Car Wash appeared regarding application
#78-37 for a variance to allow a driveway opening nearer than
50' to the street intersection and to permit commercial driveways
less than 40' apart at 5301 Douglas Drive. Discussion was held
concerning the stacking of cars on the street, the turning move-
ments, the traffic conflicts and the general congestion of the
area with limited sight distances, and high traffic volumes. It
appeared that the general public as well as patrons could be better
served to provide access to the site on Edgewood Ave. which would
provide increased stacking space on the site, reduce congestion,
and eliminate the standing and stopping problem that would occur
at Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to table application #78-37 of Octopus Car Wash for
a variance of 30' in the required setback from the street inter-
section (Section 515.09, Subd. 4h-4) and a variance of 40' in the
distance required between driveways (Section 515.09, Subd. 4h-8)
October 10, 1978 - continued
on 53rd Ave. at Douglas Drive, Lot 2,
Said tabling may be recalled if after
month trial of an entrance on Edgewood
Block 1, Whinnery Terrace.
approximately an eight
Ave. has been made.
Motion carried.
3. Michael Holt of Superamerica appeared regarding a building permit
for a motor fuel station and retail store at the northeast corner
of 36th & Winnetka Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit to Superamerica for a motor fuel station and retail store
at the northeast corner of 36th & Winnetka Ave., Lot 1, Block 1,
Winnetka Village, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Darrell B. Pearson appeared regarding 'a building permit for a
hangar at the Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit #1112 to Darrel B. Pearson to build a 25'x52' hangar on
leased Lot 60B, Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
5. Lloyd J. Gramling of the Knights of Columbus appeared regarding
a building permit for an addition to the existing building at
4947 West Broadway
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7.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit #1114 to the Knights of Columbus for a 38'8"x21'8"
addition to the existing building at 4947 West Broadway,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Don Hanson appeared regarding a building permit for an addition
to the existing Thriftway Store at 5715 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit #1117 to Stan Morgan & Associates for a 23'x10' addition
to the existing store at 5715 West Broadway, Lot 1, Block 1,
Salsberg 3rd Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Joseph Schmidt appeared regarding final approval of AUDREY
ADDITION located at 34th & Yates Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to grant final approval of AUDREY ADDITION
which is a replat of that part of Lot 1 lying East of the West
350' thereof; and that part of Lot 2 lying East of the West
350' thereof; all in Sunnybrook Acres; also Lot 6, Block 5,
Rosedale Acres. Motion carried.
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October 10, 1978 - continued
€3. Richard Schreiber appeared regarding application #78-36 for a
variance to build a detached garage on a non -conforming lot
(40' lot width) at 3441 Major Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Plasencia 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow a 22'x22'
detached garage to be built on a non -conforming lot at 3441
Major Ave. North, Lot 5, Block 5, Woodland Homes Addition.
The findings of fact are: improvement to the property; only
place a garage can be put on a 40' lot.
Motion carried.
9. The proposed plat of.SCHULZ. ADDITION was submitted for final
approval located at Noble & 36th Ave. North. Applicant --
Gerald Dufour.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend to grant final approval of SCHULZ ADDITION
which is a replat of Lots 29 & 30, except the East 40' thereof,
Block 4, Woodland Homes Addition.
Motion carried.
10. The Planning Commission reviewed a proposed ordinance amending
the zoning code to allow alternative uses for closed schools
which was referred to them by action of the City Council at
their meeting of October 3, 1978.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to recommend to the City Council that the provision
"state licensed residential facilities . . . " be changed to
read "state licensed day care facilities . . ."; further,
that it is the understanding of the Planning Commission that the
added uses to be permitted under this conditional use are to be
in governmentally owned buildings; and further, that the
punctuation be clarified to reflect that intent.
Motion carried.
11.. Building permit for remodeling & alterations for an addition to
the existing building at 6023 42nd Ave. North for Catherine
Clark's Brownberry Ovens which was tabled at the September
Planning Commission meeting. No one appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to recommend to deny authorization to issue building permit #1023
to Catherine Clark's Brownberry Ovens for remodeling and a 50'x39'
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October 10, 1978 - continued
addition to the existing building at 6023 42nd Ave. North,
Lot 1, Block 1, Bouchard's Addition.
The findings of fact are: the proposed use is not permitted
in the zoning district.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Bergman to adjourn.
&tary/2N2:5t�barth
Motion carried.
�u Chairman Elsen
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NOVEMBER 13, 1978
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Bergman, Elsen,
Juday, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and Plasencia; the following
were absent: Ellefson, Feyereisen and Ryan; also present were
planning consultants Peterson and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to approve the minutes of the October 10, 1978 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Modern Trailer Sales & Service regarding a building permit for
an aircraft storage -hangar at the Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to recommend to approve authorization to issue building
permit #1177 to Lyman Lumber Co. for a 48'x52' aircraft storage -
hangar on leased Lot 54-B located in the east building area of
the Crystal Airport, for Modern Trailer Sales & Service, Inc.,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. The Planning Commission reviewed a proposed ordinance amending
the zoning code regarding variances on non -conforming lots
which was referred to them by action of the City Council at
their October 17, 1978 meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth that the existing ordinance regarding non -conforming
uses and the expansion of non -conforming uses remain unchanged
for the following reasons::::
1) The proposed ordinance appears to have been done so
hastily that more problems may be created than eliminated.
2) A change from the existing destroys the intent to work
towards conformity and contradicts one of the long range
objectives in zoning.
3) A blanket variance will have the tendency to weaken the
existing provisions of the zoning ordinance.
4) City wide application of eliminating the variance
procedure to enlarge a non -conforming use may prove
to be detrimental to many areas of the City.
5) The proposed ordinance does not define any particular
non -conforming use.
6) The Planning Commission is aware of only one strong
objection to the procedure currently being followed:
November 13, 1978 - continued
7) The proposed ordinance revision does not really
speed up the proceedings appreciably.
8) Basically to create and administer the intricacies
of a change would appear to be a greater difficulty
than the current procedure.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Bergman
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman Elsen
Secretary Neubarth
DECEMBER 11, 1978
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 and Plasencia; the
following were absent: Ellefson and Ryan; also present were plan-
ning consultants Peterson and Sherburne.
Moved by Commissioner Bergman and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to approve the minutes of the November 13, 1978 meeting with the
following exceptions: amend the recommendations to the City Council
on Item #2 to include: in those cases where the lot is substandard
and that is the only reason for the variance that they possibly
waive the public hearing to shorten the procedure for a person
getting a variance and possibly waive the fee.
Motion carried.
1. Twila Donley of Fantasia Salon of Beauty appeared regarding
application #78-39 for rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Lamplighter
Square 5th Addition, located at 29th & Douglas Drive, from
B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) to B-2 District
(limited commercial).
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., January 8, 1979, or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be heard, to consider the request of Twila Donley
of Fantasia Salon of Beauty in application #78-39 to rezone
Lot 1, Block 1, Lamplighter Square 5th Addition, located at
29th & Douglas Drive, from B-3 District (auto oriented commercial)
to B-2 District (limited commercial).
Motion carried.
2. Robert L. Baldwin of Baldwin Realty Co. and Charles Novak,
Architect, appeared regarding elderly housing and low and
moderate income family housing he is proposing to build on
that part of Lot 35, Auditor's Subdivision #328 lying East of
the West line of Section 4, Township 118, Range 21, located at
5442 Douglas Drive. In order to accomplish his goals, he is
requesting rezoning from I-2 District (heavy industrial) to
R -O District (residential -office), together with a conditional
use permit to allow elderly housing (Section 515.27, Subd. 4-c)
and a conditional use permit to allow a building over 3 stories
in height (Section 515.15, Subd. 4-b).
Mr. Baldwin explained his plans to build a 6 -story building
with 89 units for elderly housing and two 3 -story apartment
buildings of 70 units for low and moderate income housing.
There was discussion regarding: density variances; need for
senior citizen housing in Crystal; number of units allowed by
City Code; probable number of children in low and moderate
income housing; locating low and moderate income housing in
heavy traffic industrial area; high speed roads; busing;
December 11, 1978 - continued
Becker Park facilities; distance to shopping; spot zoning;
parking variances; financing; desirability and need for
elderly housing on same tract with low and moderate income
housing.
E. V. Goldsmith, 3225 Louisiana Ave., and Mrs. Wayne
Degendorfer, 6309 Brentwood Ave., appeared and spoke
regarding the proposal.
Moved by Commissioner Plasencia and seconded by Commissioner
Juday to table for further study, at the request of Robert L.
Baldwin, application #78-40 to rezone that part of Lot 35,
Auditor's Subdivision #328 lying East of the West line of
Section 4, Township 118, Range 21, located at 5442 Douglas
Drive, from I-2 District (heavy industrial) to R -O District
(residential -office); application #78-41 for a conditional
use permit to allow construction of an elderly housing structure
in the R -O District; and application #78-42 to allow construction
of a 6 -story building; for the purpose of reworking the site
plan with respect to density, parking, etc.
Motion carried.
3. Reappointment of Planning Commission members to the Long
Range Planning Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Juday and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to recommend to the Council to reappoint Herman Elsen,
Gordon Bergman and Robert Ellefson to the Long Range Planning
Commission.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner Juday
to adjourn.
Chairman Elsen
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Secretary Neubarth