1981 PC Meeting MinutesJANUARY 12, 1981
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Elsen, Magnuson,
Melich, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and Ryan; the following were
absent: Feyereisen and Schmidt; also present were Building
Inspector Peterson; City Engineer Sherburne; and Recording
Secretary Borrell. -
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson
to approve the minutes of the December 8, 1980 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Byron McCullagh appeared regarding tentative approval of
proposed plat Beelen Addition located at 3836 and 3838 Douglas
Drive. Mr. McCullagh requested to table consideration of this
request at the November 10th meeting until the January 12th
meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative
apProval sof proposed plat Seelen Addition which is the North
140' of the west 1,/2 of the North 3/'4 of the West 1/2 of the
SA of the SWh of Section 16, Township 118, Ranee 21, subject
to street easements over the West 33' and East 30' thereof.
Motion carried.
2. Richard Zejdlik appeared regarding Variance Application
80-86 for a greenhouse to be added to the existing dwelling
which will encroach in the 30' front yard setback at 3932
Edgewood Ave. N. This request was tabled for further study
at the December 10th meeting to enable the applicant to appear
and explain his plans.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Melich 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 a) to allow a
6110"x16'3" greenhouse to he added to the existing dwelling
which will encroach 3' in the required 301 front yard setback
at 3932 Edgewood Ave. N., T-ot 12, Block 1, Gaulke's 4th
Addition, as requested in Variance Application #80-86 of
Richard Zejdlik.
The findings of fact are: constitute an improvement; in
keeping with neighborhood; similar in nature to entry.
Motion carried.
3. Consideration of Variance Application #80-87 as submitted by
Gary J. Bates for a detached garage which will encroach upon
the front half of lot at 5221 Scott: Ave. N. The applicant
proposes to build the garage in the north side yard, in line
with front of the house.
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January 12, 1981 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code to reccumend to the City Council to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.07, Subd. 5 c)1) to allow
a 121x24' detached garage to encroach approximately 23' in the
front half of the lot at 5221 Scott Ave. N., Lot 7, Block 2,
Murray Lane 9th Addition, as requested in Variance Application
#80-87 of Gary J. Bates.
"1'he findings of fact are: Would allow him to build a c3uragi
without a long driveway; north side of property is open because
of Soo Line Railroad right-of-way.
Motion carried.
4, Rochelle Kroohn appeared regarding Variance Application #80-88
to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being created
because of the zoning (property being used as a double bungalow
in a B-4 commercial district) at 5027-5029 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Peters 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the expansion
of a non -conforming use to permit a 10'x23' existing porch to
be enclosed at 5027-5029 Gest Broadway, Plat #54109, Parcel
#6524, as requested in Variance Application #80-88 of Rochelle
Kroohn.
The findings of fact are: an improvement and upgrading of
property.
Motion carried.
5. Dick Krier of Westwood Planning & Engineering Co. appeared
regarding final approval of proposed plat Villages in Crystal
located north of Soo Line Railroad between Quail & Vera Cruz Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval
of proposed plat Villages in Crystal which is unplatted property
located north of Soo Line Railroad between Quail & Vera Cruz
Ave., Plat #54109, Parcel #321.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peters an47 seconded by Commissioner Magnuson
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairm Eisen
Secretary Neubarth
FEBRUARY 9, 1981
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. Michael Mooney was sworn in as a member of the
Planning Comrnission. The following were present., Elsen, Feyereisen,
Magnuson, Melich, Mooney, Neubarth, Nystr in, Peters and Schmidt;
the following were absent: Ryan; also present were Building
Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secretary
Borrell.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to approve the minutes of the January 12, 1981 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Consideration of proposed plat Trinity Covenant Church
located at 3733 Vera Cruz Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative
approval of proposed plat Trinity Covenant Church which is a
replat of Lots 1, 2, 18, 19 & 20, Block 2, L. B. Berglund's
Addition and adjoining vacated alley, 3733 Vera Cruz Ave. North.
Motion carried.
2. Bruce Hubbard of Minnesota Mini Storage appeared regarding
Application #8I-1 to rezone: from B--4 District (community
commercial) to I-1 District (warehousing and light industrial)
property located at 5440 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, March 9, 1981, to consider the request of Minnesota
14ini Storage in Application #81-1 to rezone from B-4 .District
(community commercial) to I-1 District (warehousing and light
industrial) that part of Lot 35, Auditor's Subdivision No. 128
lying East of the West line of Section 4, Township 118,
Range 21, 5440 Douglas Drive.
Motion carried.
3. Angela Kusunoki appeared regarding a building permit for
remodeling the interior of the existing building (Hennepin
County Rockford Road Library) at 6401 42nd Ave. North
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve author .-
zation to issue building permit #3002 to Knutson Construction
Co. for remodeling the interior of the existing building at
6401 42nd Ave. North, Plat #54310, Parcel #4717, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
February 9, 1981 - continued
4. Don Slough appeared regarding Variance Application #81-2
submitted by Conservation Systems Inc. to allow a vestibule
entrance to encroach in the front yard setback at 5241 West
Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Schmidt and seconded by Commissioner
Peters 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. 5' in the required 22' front yard setback, for a 9'9"x6'6"
vestibule entrance at 5241 West Broadway, Plat 054109, Parcel
#2.115, as requested in Application #81--2 of Conservation Systems,
Inc.
The findings of fact are: it is :t desired improvement
Motion carried.
5. Doug Sinclair representing Crystal ,Shopping Center Associates
appeared regarding Application 081-3 for a conditional u,se per-.
mit to allow enclosed indoor storage as an accessory use in a
B-4 District at 123A Willow Bend (basement of the former Iced
Owl Stri7e).
Moved by Commissioner Feyer isen and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to set a public h8aring before the Planning Commission
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, March 9, 1981, to consider Application #81-3 of Crystal
Shopping Center Associates for a conditional use permit to
allow enclosed indoor storage as ars accessory use in a B-4
District (Section 515.37, Su.bd. 4 q), at 123A Willow Bead.,
Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center Addition.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairma Elsen
Secre ry Neu arth
MARCH 9, 1981
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following present: Elsen, Magnuson, Melich, Mooney,
Neubarth and Nystrom; the following were absent: Feyereisen, Peters,
Ryan .and Schmidt; also present were Building Inspector Peterson,
City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secretary Borrell.
Moved by Commissioner. Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Melich
to approve the minutes of the February 9, 1981 meeting.
motion carried.
1. Bruce Hubbard of Minnesota Mini Storage appeared regarding a
variance to the Interim Zoning Ordinance at 5440 Douglas Drive.
The following persons were present and asked questions regarding
the moratorium: Stan Zieska, 5518 Douglas Drive; Arne Estabrooks,
representinq Phelps Drake Co., Don Rowe, Independent Business
Machines; Lois Degendorfer, 6309 Brentwood Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Mooney and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code, to
recommend to the City Council to waive the moratorium of the
Interim Zoning Ordinance, and consider rezoning of property from
B-4 to I-1 at 5440 Douglas Drive, as requested in Variance
Application #81-5 of Minnesota Mini Storage.
The findings of fact are: It is unclear to Planning Commission
members what the intent of the moratorium is at the present time;
question whether public funds for acquisition will be available
when moratorium is over.
By roll call and voting aye: Melich, Mooney, Neubarth, Nystrom
and Elsen; voting no: Magnuson.
Motion carried -5 to 1.
2:. Chairman Eisen declared this was the time axed the place as adver-
tised for a public hearing to consider Application #81-1 as sub-
mittcd by Minnesota Mini Storage to rezone from H-4 nistriot
(community commercial) to I-1 District (warehousing and light
industrial) property located at 5440 Douglas Drive. The following
persons appeared: Bruce Hubbard, Minnesota Mini Storage; Stan
Zieska, 5518 Douglas Drive; Arne Estabrooks, Phelps Drake Co.
Moved by Commissioner Mconey and seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #81-1
as submitted by Minnesota Mini Storage to rezone from B-4 District.
(community comi_icicial) to I-1 District (warehoi_ising and light
industrial) that part of Lot 35, Auditor's Subdivision No. 328
lying East of the West line of Section 4, Township 118, Range 21,
5440 Douglas Drive.
The findings of fact are: good development for area; should be
an asset for redevelopment for entire area.
Motion carried.
March 9, 1981 - continued
3. Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as adver-
tised for a public hearing to consider Application #81-3 as sub-
mitted by Crystal Shopping Center Associates for a conditional use
permit to allow enclosed indoor storage as an accessory use in a
B-4 District at 123A Willow Bend (former Red Owl :basement). The
following persons were present: Doug Sinclair representing Crystal
Shopping Center Associates; Stan Zieska, 5518 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to approve Application
#81-3 as submitted by Crystal Shopping Center Associates for a
conditional use permit to allow enclosed indoor storage as an
accessory use in a B-4 District (Section 515.37, Subd. 4 g), at
123A Willow Bend, Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center Addition.
The findings of fact are: It is a good use for storage and no
apparent problem will be created.
Motion carried
4. Gary Meyer of McDonald's Corporation appeared regarding a variance
to the Interim Zoning Ordinance at 5400 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code,
to recommend to the City Council to waive the moratorium of the
Interim Zoning Ordinance, and consider a building permit to construct
two vestibules at 5400 West Broadway, as requested in Variance
Application #81-4 of McDonald's Corporation.
The findings of fact are: improvement for energy saving; more
comfortable for their customers and employees.
Motion carried.
5. Gary Meyer of McDonald's Corporation appeared regarding a building
permit to construct two vestibules at 5400 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization
to issue building permit #3209 to Elview Construction Co. for the
construction of two vestibules at 5400 West Broadway, Lot 1,
Block 1, McDonald's 2nd Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
6. Consideration of tentative approval of proposed plat Harold
Herman Addition located at the southwest quadrant of 36th Ave.
& Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson
to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of
Harold Herman Addition which is a replat of Lots 1 thru 6, Block 1,
Gardendale Acres.
Motion carried.
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7. Wayne & Lois Degendorfer appeared regarding a variance to the
Interim Zoning Ordinance at 6309 Brentwood Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code
to recommend to the City Council to waive the moratorium of the
Interim Zoning Ordinance, and consider a building permit for the
installation of a fireplace at 6309 Brentwood Ave. North, as
requested in Variance Application #81-6 of Wayne Degendorfer.
The findings of fact are: It is an improvement to their home;
the moratorium is the only reason they are here asking for the
variance.
Motion carried.
8. Consideration of final approval of proposed plat Beelen Addition
located at 3836 & 3838 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval
of proposed plat Beelen Addition which is the North 140' of the
West 1/2 of the North 3/4 of the West 1/2 of the SW4 of the SW4
of Section 16, Township 118, Range 21, subject to street easements
over the West 33' and the East 30' thereof.
Motion carried.
9. George Timmerman of Modern Tool Inc. appeared regarding tentative
approval of proposed plat Woolstons 10th Addition located at 52nd
& Hanson Court.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative
approval of proposed plat Woolstons 10th Addition which is a
replat of Lot 2, Block 1, Carlson Strom Addition and Lot 1,
Block 1, Woolston's 9th Addition.
Motion carried.
10. George Timmerman of Modern Tool Inc. appeared regarding Application
#81-7 for a variance in the required number of parking stalls at
5217 Hanson Court. The required number is 132; the available
parking on the site is 121 stalls.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded Commissioner Nystrom
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to
recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict appli-
cation of Section 515.09, Subd. 8 aa), to grant a variance of
11 parking stalls at 5217 Hanson Court, proposed Lot 1, Block 1,
Woolston's 10th Addition.
The findings of fact are: The 11 parking stalls that they are
short will probably not be any problem for the building; there
is on -street parking; they do have adequate number of stalls
for present employees; they do have a split shift.
Motion carried.
March 9, 1981 - continued
11. George Timmerman of Modern Tool Inc. appeared regarding a building
permit for an addition to the existing building at 5217 Hanson Court.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization
to issue building permit #3226 to Benson -Orth Assoc., Inc. for a
301x72' addition to the existing building at 5217 Hanson Court,
proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Woolstons 10th Addition, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
12. John Duffy appeared regarding Application #81-8 to vary the
requirements of the distance of the driveway from street inter-
section (minimum of 50') at 7301 32nd Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
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 515.09, Subd. 4 h)4), to grant a variance of 35' in
the requirement to locate a driveway 50' from the lot corner
at a street intersection at 7301 32nd Ave. North, Lot 6, Robbins -
dale Gardens, except the Wly 105' thereof, as requested in Appli-
cation #81-8 of R. Johnson Construction & Development Inc.
The findings of fact are: This is a harmless request; it would
give owner a better exit from property with semi trucks.
Motion carried.
11_�. John Duffy appeared regarding a building permit for a warehouse
building at 7301 32nd Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization
to issue building permit #3224 to R. Johnson Construction &
Development Inc., for a 400'x150' warehouse building at 7301 32nd
Ave. North, Lot 6, Robbinsdale Gardens, except the Wly 105' thereof,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
14. Allen Evenson appeared regarding Application #81-9 for a variance
to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being the exist-
ing house encroaches approximately 12' in the required 17.26'
side street side yard setback at 6101 47th Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Melich
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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the expansion of a non -conforming
use to permit a 24'x28' detached garage to be constructed at 6101
47th Ave. North, Lot 1, Brunswick Addition, as requested in Application
#81-9 of Allen Evenson.
The findings of fact are: It ;s a harmless addition; does not
expand non -conformity.
Motion carried.
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15. D. M. Gormley of G & H Builders and Howard Olson appeared
regarding Application #81-10 for a variance to expand a non-
conforming use, said non -conformity being the existing house
encroaches 20' in the required 30' side street side yard
setback at 3148 Utah Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Mooney and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the expansion
of a non -conforming use to permit a 12'x18' deck to be constructed
at 3148 Utah Ave. North, Lot 1, Block 3, West Winnetka Terrace,
as requested in Application #81-10 of Howard Olson.
The findings of fact are: Non -conformity existed prior and the
City has not suffered.
Motion carried.
16. Harry C. Ervin appeared regarding a building permit for an
airplane hangar on leased Lot 80-A, Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Melich and seconded by Commissioner Mooney
to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to
issue building permit #3230 to Lyman Lumber Co. for a 401x176'
airplane hangar on leased Lot 80-A, Crystal Airport, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
.,. Phil Johnson, Architect, and Donald W. Rowe of Independent
Business Machines appeared regarding a variance to the Interim
Zoning Ordinance at 5353 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code to recommend to the City Council to waive the moratorium
of the Interim Zoning Ordinance, and consider a building permit
for a retail office building at 5353 West Broadway, as requested
in Variance Application #81-11 of Independent Business Machines.
The findings of fact are: The improvement is beyond the limits
of the immediate study area; the improvement will upgrade the
area.
Motion carried.
Ifl. Phil Johnson, Architect, and Donald W. Rowe of Independent
Business Machines appeared regarding a building permit for a
retail office building at 5353 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Melich
to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to
issue building permit #3229 to Independent Business Machines
for the construction of a 401x38' retail office building at
5353 West Broadway, Lot 7 and part of Lot 1, Becker's Addition,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
March 9, 1981 - continued
19. Consideration of final approval of proposed plat Pugh Addition
located at 6504 46th Ave. North
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval
of proposed plat Pugh Addition which is a replat of Lot 9,
Klatke's Addition.
Motion carried.
20. Paul Trimbo appeared regarding Variance Applications #81-13 &
#81-14 to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being
the existing house and garage encroach 5' into the required 25'
side street side yard setback, to allow the construction of an
addition to the existing dwelling which will encroach approximately
6' into the required 25' side street side yard setback at 5000 54th
Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Mooney 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the
expansion of a non -conforming use, and Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a)ii),
to grant a variance of approximately 6' in the required 25' side
street side yard setback to allow the construction of a 7'x142'
addition to the existing dwelling at 5000 54th Ave. North, Lot 1,
Block 4, Hiawatha Manor, as requested in Variance Applications
#81-13 & #81-14 of Paul Trimbo.
The findings of fact are: Because of 1976 change in the applicable
ordinance, the current structure is not in conformance; this
addition will only increase it by l' or less.
Motion carried.
:',.I.. Brian Wass of M M Development Corporation appeared regarding a
building permit for an office warehouse at 3200 Winpark Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson
to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue
building permit #3235 to M M Development Corporation for a
450'x110' office warehouse at 3200 Winpark Drive, Lot 3, Block 1,
Winnetka Industrial Center, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to
adjourn.
Motion carried.
Cha' man Elsen
Secretary N6ubarth
APRIL 13, 1981
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following present: Elsen, Feyereisen, Magnuson,
Melich, Mooney, Neubarth, Peters and Ryan; the following were absent:
Nystrom; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer
Sherburne and Recording Secretary Borrell.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Ryan to approve
the minutes of the March 9, 1981 meeting. Motion carried.
1. Consideration of tentative approval of proposed plat Mary Jo Addition
located at northeast quadrant of 32nd & Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson
to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of Mary
Jo Addition which is a replat of Lots 1 thru 7, Block 1, Crystal
Terrace and Lots 3, 4 & 5, Sunnybrook Acres 3rd Addition.
Motion carried.
Lawrence W. Johnson appeared regarding Variance Application #81-15
to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being the
existing dwelling encroaches 9.3' into the required 30' side street
side yard setback, at 2701 Kentucky Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Mooney 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the expansion of
a non -conforming use to permit an 18'x14' deck to be constructed
at 2701 Kentucky Ave. North, Lot 2, Block 1, Lane's Addition, as
requested in Application #81-15 of Lawrence W. Johnson.
The findings of fact are: The expansion is away from the non-
conformity; it is a harmless expansion of the non -conforming use.
Motion carried.
3. Craig Lemma appeared regarding Variance Application #81-16 to expand
a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being the existing
detached garage encroaches 2.67' in the required 25' side street
side yard setback at 5800 Oregon Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the expansion
of a non -conforming use to permit a 81x9' addition to the dwelling
at 5800 Oregon Ave. North, Lot 9, Block 4, Murray Lane Addition,
as requested in Application #81-16 of Craig Lemma.
The findings of fact are: Insignificant departure from code;
the expansion is away from the non -conformity.
Motion carried.
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4. William Staye appeared regarding Application #81-17 for a
variance in the required lot width to build a single family
dwelling at 4245 Vera Cruz Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan and seconded by Commissioner Peters
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' in the required lot width, to build a single family
dwelling at 4245 Vera Cruz Ave. North, Lot 6, Block 6,
Robbinsdale Gardens 2nd Addition, as requested in Application
#81-17 of William Staye.
The findings of fact are: it is an improvement to the housing
conditions that exist at present; brings house into -alignment
with other houses in the block; raise property taxes so the
City will benefit.
Motion carried.
5, Roger Evans appeared regarding Variance Application #81-18 to
expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being the
existing carriage house encroaches 4.51± in the required 5'
side yard setback at 5603 32nd Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Mooney and seconded by Commissioner Ryan
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to
recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict appli-
cation of Section 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the expansion of a
non -conforming use to permit a 221x26' attached garage to be
constructed at 5603 32nd Ave. North, Lot 2, Block 1, Herman & Miller
Addition, as requested in Variance Application #81-18 of Roger Evans.
The findings of fact are: none
Motion carried.
6. Paul Wilson representing Church of the Latter Day Saints appeared
regarding a building permit for a Micro -Wave Receiver on the roof
at 2801 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson
to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue
building permit #3256 to Universal Satellite Systems, Inc. for a
Micro -Wave Receiver on the roof of the Church of the Latter Day
Saints at 2801 Douglas Drive!,, Lot 1, Slack 1, LDS Addition,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
7. Kenneth Olson of Superamerica appeared regarding Application #81-19
for a conditional use permit to allow a convenience food establish-
ment at 7818 36th Ave. North.
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April 13, 1981 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,
May 11, 1981, to consider the request of Superamerica in Appli-
cation #81-19 for a convenience food establishment (Section
515.35, Subd. 4 a) at 7818 36th Ave. North, Lot 1, Block 1,
Winnetka Village.
Motion carried.
8. Consideration of Application #81-20 for rezoning the North 16'
of Lot 7, Block 2, Kennard's Addition from R-1 District (single
family residential) to B-4 District (community commercial).
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,
May 11, 1981, to consider the request of Melvin F. Hartman in
Application #81-20 to rezone the North 161 of Lot 7, Bloch 2,
Kennard's Addition, from R-1 District (single family residential)
to B-4 District (community commercial), located at 5609 Adair
Ave. North.
Motion carried.
9. Alton Erdahl appeared regarding Variance Applications #81-21
& #81-22 to vary the side yard and rear yard setback require-
ments at 5827 Jersey Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to deny Application #81.-21 for a variance of 6' in
the required 30' side yard setback; and pursuant to Section
515.55 of the Crystal City Cede to recommend to the City Council
to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.13,
Subd. 4 a) to grant a variance of 16' in the required 40' rear
yard setback, to permit a 28'x24' attached garage to be constructed
at 5827 Jersey Ave. North, Lot 1, Block 2, Mork Campion Addition,
as requested in Application #81-22 of Alton Erdahl.
The findings of fact are: Owner agreed to construct without
encroaching in required side yard; in an area where no other
homes encroach.
By roll call and voting aye: Feyereisen, Magnuson, Melich,
Mooney, Peters and Ryan; voting no: Neubarth.
Motion carried 6 to 1.
10. Bob Benedict appeared regarding a variance to the Interim
Zoning Ordinance at 5636 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Mooney and seconded by Commissioner
mellich that pursuant to Section 51.5.55 of the Crystal City
Code, to recommend to the City Council to waive the moratorium
of the. Interim Zoning Ordinance and consider a biAldinq permit
to construct zL pharmacy, medical clinic and dental clinic at
5636 '[fest Broadway, as requested in Variance Application #81-23
of Bob Benedict
Moticn carried.
April 13, 1981 - continued
11. Bob Benedict appeared regarding a building permit for a pharmacy,
medical clinic and dental clinic at 5636 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization
to issue building permit #3307 for a 183'x106' pharmacy, medical
clinic and dental clinic at 5636 West Broadway, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
1. To consider establishing amusement centers as a conditional use
in the B-4 District (community commercial). George Frisch and
Edward Paster of Paster Enterprises appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Ryan and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson
to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission, at 7:30 p.m.,
or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, May 11, 1981,
to consider an amendment to the zoning code establishing amuse-
ment centers as a conditional use in the B-4 District (community
commercial) .
Motion carried.
13. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Mooney to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,
May 11, 1981, to consider an amendment to the zoning code
providing for establishing prepared food sales as an accessory
use in the B-4 District (community commercial).
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Ma.gnuso.-� and. seconded by Commissioner Neubarth
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman sen
Secreta y Neubarth
mueA 'r 11, 1981
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following present: Elsen, Magnuson, Melich,
Mooney, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and Thorne; the following were
absent: Feyereisen and Ryan; also present were: Building Inspector
Peterson; Assistant City Engineer Smith; and Recording Secretary
Borrell.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to approve the minutes of the April 13, 1981 meeting.
Motion carried.
I. Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as adver-
tised for a public hearing to consider Application #81-19 as
submitted by Superamerica, to consider the request for a condi-
tional use permit for a convenience food establishment (Section
515.35, Subd. 4 a) at 7818 36th Ave. N. Leonard Feilmeier,
Regional Manager of Superamerica, explained their plans for
selling bakery items, sandwiches, coffee, etc. on the site.
The following persons were also present: David McCowan, Bakery
Sales Manager; Jim Ditlevson, Regional Merchandise Co-ordinator;
Ken Olson, Field Engineer; Terry Schander, Area Manager, Scott
Pearson, Crystal Store Manager, Laura Graeber, Crystal Bakery
Manager; Ron Smith, Crystal Assistant Store Manager; Loren Schiebe,
Chamber of Commerce.
Moved by Commissioner Mooney and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #81-19
as submitted by Superamerica, for a conditional use permit for
a convenience food establishment at 7818 36th Ave. N., Lot 1,
Block 1, Winnetka Village.
The findings of fact are: Harmless expansion of putting two
uses together; Superamerica is a reputable company and have
proven themselves in other communities; gives them a chance La
prove that it is useful to the city.
Motion carried.
2. Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as
advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #81-20
as submitted by Walter C. Sipe, owner, and Melvin F. Hartman,
applicant, to rezone from R-1 District (single family residential)
to B-4 District (community commercial) the North 16' of Lot 7,
Block 2, Kennard's Addition, 5609 Adair Ave. N. Mr. Hartman
explained their plans for combining four lots and building a
professional office building. Also present were the following:
Bruce Johnson, 5641 Adair Ave.; Tom Nolan, 5612 Adair Ave.; Ed
Dropps, General Contractor; Arne Esterbrooks representing Walter
Sipe.
may 11, 1981 - continued
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Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend to the City Council to approve Application
#81-20 as submitted by Walter C. Sipe, owner, and Melvin F.
Hartman, applicant, to rezone from R-1 District (single family
residential) to B-4 District (community commercial) the North
16' of Lot 7, Block 2, Kennard's Addition, 5609 Adair Ave. N.
The findings of fact are: It is a small parcel of land ,irid
will conform with the B-4 zoning in the area.
Motion carried.
3. Mrs. Bruce Nelson appeared regarding Variance Application #81-24
for a bay window which will encroach 2' in the required 30' front
yard setback at 4717 Edgewood Ave. N.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to
recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict appli-
cation of Section 515.13, Subd. 2 a) to grant a variance of 1' in
addition to the existing 1' encroachment in the required 30' front
yard setback for a bay window at 4717 Edgewood Ave. N., Lot 11,
Block 3, Crystal Manor, as requested in Application #81-24 of
Bruce W. Nelson.
The findings of fact are: The 1' encroachment has been there a
number of years and has not caused any problems; additional 1'
encroachment will not create any additional problems to neighborhood.
Motion carried.
4. Walter C. Francois of Howard Johnson's appeared regarding tentative
approval of proposed plat Ground Round Addition located at 6830
Bass Lake Road.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of
Ground Round Addition, which is a replat of Lot 2, Block 1, Design
Associates Addition; and Lot 3, Block 1, General Mills Crystal
Addition except that part of said Lot 3 which lies SWly of a line
drawn from a point on the West line of said Lot 3 distant 10' Nly
of the SW corner thereof, to a point on South line of said Lot 3
distant 10' Ely of said SW corner thereof.
Motion carried.
5. Walter C. Francois of Howard Johnson's appeared regarding a
variance to the Interim Zoning Ordinance at 6830 Bass Lake Road.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner Peters
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code, to
recommend to the City Council to waive the moratorium of the Interim
Zoning Ordinance, and consider a building permit for remodeling the
existing building at 6830 Bass Lake Road, as requested in Variance
Application #81-25 of General Mills Restaurant Group, Inc.
The findings of fact are: Outside of target area of IZ Ordinance;
recommendation has already been made for use of area under con-
sideration and this is beyond. Motion carried.
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may 11, 1981 - continued
6. Walter C. Francois of Howard Johnson's appeared regarding a
building permit for remodeling the existing building at 6830
Bass Lake Road.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Melich to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization
to issue building permit #3366 to Howard Johnson's for remodeling
the existing building at 6830 Bass Lake Road (proposed Lot 1,
Block 1, Ground Round Addition), subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
7. Connie Schulte of Crown Oil Co. appeared regarding Applications
#81-26 & #81-27 for rezoning from R-1 District (single family
residential) to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) and a
conditional use permit to allow a motor fuel station (Section
515.35, Subd. 4 c), Lot 2, Block 1, Robin View Addition, vacant
lot north of 4800 56th Ave. N.
�. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to set a public hearing before the Planning Com-
mission for 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter
may be heard, June 8, 1981, to consider the request of Crown
Oil Co. in Application #81-26 to rezone from R-1 District
(single family residential) to B-3 District (auto -oriented
commercial) Lot 2, Block 1, Robin View Addition.
Motion carried.
h. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Mellich to set a public hearing before the Planning Com-
mission for 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter
may be heard, June 8, 1981, to consider the request of Crown
Oil Co. in Application #81-27 for a conditional use permit
to allow a motor fuel station on Lot 2, Block 1, Robin View
Addition.
Motion carried.
8. Charles Nichols appeared regarding a building permit for W,
airplane hangar on Leased Lot 66A, Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization
to issue building permit #3369 to Charles Nichols for a 401x64'
airplane hangar on Leased Lot 66A, Crystal Airport, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
9. Charles Nichols appeared regarding a building permit -car Eu
airplane hangar on Leased Lot 66B, Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Mooney to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization
to issue building permit #3370 to Charles Nichols for a 40'x60'
airplane hangar on Leased Lot 66B, Crystal Airport, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
M,ay 11, 1981 - continued
10. Consideration of division and conveyance of property at 4622
Brunswick Ave. N.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Mellich to recommend to the City Council to approve adoption
of a resolution to confirm the previous division and conveyance
of the NZ of W2 of the following description: All of that part
of N2 of SW4 of the SW4 of Section 9, Township 118, Range 21,
described as follows: Commencing at a point on South line of
said tract of land, a distance of 660.08' East and 132.78' North
of SW corner thereof; thence North parallel to West line of said
SW4 a distance of 132.78'; thence East parallel with South line
of said tract a distance of 330.03'; thence South a distance of
132.77'; thence West parallel with South line of said property
to the point of beginning, except the West 30' for street, as
requested in Application #81-28 of Arnold Ildved.
Motion carried.
11. Consideration of Variance Application #81-29 to expand a non-
conforming use, said non -conformity being the existing garage
encroaches 5' in the side street setback at 2902 Idaho Ave. N.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the expansion
of a non -conforming use to permit a 23'x16' free-standing deck
to be constructed at 2902 Idaho Ave. N., Lot 9, Block 1, Edgewood
Hills 2nd Addition, as requested in Application #81-29 of Richard
Northfelt.
The findings of fact are: The deck will be a raised patio and
will not be connected to garage or house; will not add to the
non -conformity.
Motion carried.
12. Michael J. Gadbois appeared regarding Variance Application #81-30
to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being the
existing detached garage encroaches l' in the required 3' setback
at 3509 Quail Ave. N.
Moved by Commissioner_ Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Peters
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to
recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict appli-
cation of Section 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the expansion of a
non -conforming use to permit a 16'-10"x12' addition to the
existing house at 3509 Quail Ave. N., Lot 10, Block 3, Crystal
Heights View, as requested in Application #81-30 of Michael J.
Gadbois.
The findings of fact are: The garage has been there for many
years; the addition will not add to the non -conformity.
Motion carried.
'4jy 11, 1981 - continued
l?. Dan Rognrud of Creekside Townhomes appeared regarding a
building permit for an 8 -unit townhouse at 3516 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization
to issue building permit #3377 to Creekside Townhomes for a
8 -unit townhouse at 3516 Douglas Drive, Lots 7 & 8, Block 4,
Rosedale Acres, subject to standard procedure.
By roll call and voting aye: Magnuson, Melich, Mooney, Neubarth,
Nystrom and Peters; voting no: Thorne.
Motion carried 6 to 1.
14. Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as adver-
tised for a public hearing to consider an amendment to the zoning
code establishing amusement centers as a conditional use in the
B-4 District (community commercial). The following persons
appeared: George Frisch, Edward Paster and Doug Sinclair of
Paster Enterprises; Mr. Berger, Attorney representing Aladdin's
Castle, Inc. There was discussion regarding control and manage-
ment of the proposed amusement center in the Crystal Shopping
Center.
Moved by Commissioner Mooney and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve an amend-
ment to the zoning code establishing amusement centers as a
conditional use in the B-4 District (community commercial),
with the following considerations: Children under 16 years
should not be allowed on the premise during school hours unless
accompanied with parent or guardian; no drinking, smoking or
eating allowed on premise; be restricted to shopping centers of
10 acres or more.
By roll call and voting aye: Magnuson, Melich, Mooney, Neubarth
and Nystrom; voting no: Peters and Thorne.
Motion carried 5 to 2.
15. Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as
advertised for a public hearing to consider an amendment
to the zoning code providing for establishing prepared food
sales as an accessory use in the B-4 District (community commercial).
Moved by Commissioner Mooney and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to the City Council to approve an amendment
to the zoning code providing for establishing prepared foor
sales as an accessory use in the B-4 District (community
commercial) .
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to adjourn.
Chairm4 Elsen
Se retary Neubarth
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JUt'QE 8, 1981
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following present: Elsen, Feyereisen, Magnuson,
Melich, Neubarth, Peters, Thorne; Mooney arrived at 7:38 p.m.;
the following were absent: Nystrom and Ryan; .also prey-enL were
Building Inspector Peterson, assistant City Engineer Smith, and
Recording Secretary Burrell.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to approve the minutes of the May 11, 1981 meeting.
Motion carried.
1.. Consideration of final approval of proposed plat Trinity Covenant
Church located at 3733 Vera Cruz Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval
of proposed plat Trinity Covenant Church which is a replat of
Lots 1, 2, 18, 19 & 20, Block 2, L. B. Berglunds Addition and
adjoining vacated alley, 3733 Vera Cruz Ave. No.
Motion carried.
2. Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as advertised
for a public hearing to consider Applications #81-26 & 481-27, as
submitted by Crown Oil Co., for rezoning from R=-1 District (single
family residential) to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial), and
a conditional use permit to allow a motor fuel station (Section
515.13, Subd. 4 c) on Lot 2, Block 1, Robin View Addition, which
is the vacant lot north of 4800 56th Ave. No. Ron Rivere and
Connie Schulte of Crown Oil Co, explained their plans for replacing
the existing building with a 40'x80' structure and relocating the
existing driveway. Those present and heard were:
Junior Larson, 4824 56th Ave.
Karen Trettel, 5605 Orchard Ave.
Richard DeValk, 4901 56th Place
Gary Brandt, 5607 Orchard Ave.
There was discussion regarding their proposed selling of convenience
foods, lighting on the site, fencing, traffic problems, etc.
a. Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to deny Application
"R1-26, as submitted by Crown tai 1 co. , to rezone from R--1
District (single family residential) to B-3 District (auto -
oriented commercial) Lot 2, Block 1, Robin View Addition.
The findings of fact are: Adding convenience foods would
probably aggrevate traffic problem; other sites available that
are zoned properly and would meet criteria; even though a
conditional use permit for convenience foods is not before us,
that is their intent; would be remiss if we gave them the rezon-
ing and then not give them conditional use permit for convenience
foods.
June 8, 1981 - continued
By roll call and voting aye: Feyereisen, Magnuson and
Neubarth; voting no: Melich, Mooney, Peters and Thorne.
Motion lost 3 to 4.
Moved by Commissioner Mooney and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend to approve Application #81-26, as
submitted by Crown Oil Co., to rezone from R-1 District
(single family residential) to B-3 District (auto -oriented
commercial) Lot 2, Block 1, Robin View Addition.
The findings of fact are: The rezoning is the first of a
series of steps so they will have enough property to
replat and attempt to make it a conforming lot.
By roll call and voting aye: Melich, Mooney, Peters and
Thorne; voting no: Feyereisen, Magnuson and Neubarth.
Motion carried 4 to 3.
b. Moved by Commissioner Mooney and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend to the City Council to approve Appli-
cation #81-27, as submitted by Crown Oil Co., for a condi-
tional use permit to allow a motor fuel station on Lot 2,
Block 1, Robin View Addition.
The findings of fact are: This is the second in a series
of steps to improve the property.
By roll call and voting aye: Melich, Mooney, Peters and
Thorne: voting no: Feyereisen, Magnuson and Neubarth.
Motion carried 4 to 3.
3. Robert Sauber appeared regarding Variance Application #81-31
for an addition to the house which will encroach in the required
30' front yard setback at 6714 51st Place No.
Moved by Commissioner Mooney and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to table for further study Application #81-31 as
submitted by Robert Sauber for a variance of 8'± in the
required 30' front yard setback for an BIxIB' addition to the
existing house, Lot 3, Block 1, Krafts Addition, 6714 51st
Place No.
The findings of fact are: Should have a better scaled drawing
of this lot and other lots in street for the next meeting;
check into other possibilities for location of addition.
By roll call and voting aye: Magnuson, Mooney, Neubarth and
Peters; voting no: Feyereisen and Melich; abstaining: Thorne.
Motion carried 4 to 2.
4. William Godsave appeared regarding Variance Application #81-32
to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being the
existing house encroaches 51± in the required 30' side street
side yard setback at 6707 Corvallis Ave. No.
June 8, 1981 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the expansion
of a non -conforming use, to permit a 22'x22' detached garage to
be constructed at 6707 Corvallis Ave. No., the East 1/2 of Lot 7,
Russ 2nd Addition, as requested in Variance Application #81-32
of William Godsave.
The findings of fact are: Harmless expansion; t%c expansion is
not related to the part that is non -conforming.
Motion carried.
5. Rebecca Rand appeared regarding a building permit for remodeling
the existing building at 3357 Vera Cruz Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue
building permit #3238 to D & C Construction, Inc., for remodeling
the existing building for office use only at 3357 Vera Cruz Ave.
No., Lot 1, Block 1, Breustedt Addition, subject to standard
procedure. Commissioner Feyereisen abstained from voting.
Motion carried.
6. R. Thomas Roe appeared regarding a building permit for an airplane
hangar on leased Lot 54-C, Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Mellich
to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue
building permit #3435 to R. Thomas Roe for a 441x50' airplane hangar
on leased Lot 54-C, Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
7. Ralph Rangel appeared regarding Variance Applications #81-33 &
#81-34 to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being
the existing attached garage encroaches 5' in the required 25'
side street side yard setback; and to vary the rear yard setback
requirement to allow a deck to be constructed at 4800 Zane Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Peters
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to
recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict appli-
cation of Section 515.05, Subd. 2, to expand a non -conforming
use; and Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a) to grant a variance of 11' in
the required 40' rear yard setback to permit a 24'9"x17' deck to
be constructed at 4800 Zane Ave. No., Lot 10, Block 3, West Lilac
Terrace 4th Unit, as requested in Applications #81-33 & #81-34 of
Ralph I. Rangel.
The findings of fact are: Not detrimental to property Ar..
surrounding property owners.
Motion carried.
June 8, 1981 - continued
s. Douglas Bruhn appeared regarding Applications #81-35 & #81-36
for a variance to the Interim Zoning Ordinance and to expand
a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being the existing
house encroaches 3' in the required 30' side street side yard
setback, at 5624 Hampshire Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code, to recommend to the City Council to waive the moratorium
of the Interim Zoning Ordinance, and to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the
expansion of a non -conforming use, to permit an 181x22' detached
garage to be constructed at 5624 Hampshire Ave. No., Lot 12,
Block 5, Kensey Manor, as requested in Variance Applications
#81-35 & #81-36 of Douglas Bruhn.
The findings of fact are: The expansion is away from the part
that is non -conforming; not likely that the Interim Zoning
Ordinance will affect his property.
Motion carried.
9. Mrs. Earl Munn Jr. appeared regarding Variance Applications #81-37
& #81-38 to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being
the existing deck encroaches 6' in the required 40' rear yard
setback; and to vary the rear yard setback requirements to allow
an addition to the existing house and a detached garage to be
constructed at 6325 43rd Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Thorne 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to expand a non -conforming
use; and Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a), to grant a variance of 6'
in the required 40' rear yard setback to allow an 81x10' addition
to the existing house and a 201x22' detached garage to be con-
structed at 6325 43rd Ave. No., Lot 3, Block 1, Matzke's 1st
Addition, as requested in Applications #81-37 & #81-38 of Earl
Munn Jr., with the stipulation that the proposed garage be
located 6' from south property line.
The findings of fact are: The addition is a harmless expansion;
it is an improvement to the property.
Motion carried.
10. Doris Gilmore appeared regarding Variance Applications #81-39
& #81-40 to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity
being the existing house encroaches 22' in the required 40' rear
yard setback; and to vary the rear yard setback requirements to
allow a deck to be constructed at 8001 33rd Place No.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to expand a
non -conforming use; and Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a), to grant a
variance of 13.5' in the required 40' rear yard setback, to
June 8, 1981 - continued
permit an 181x24' deck to be constructed at 8001 33rd Place No.,
Lot 42, Block 2, Winnetka Park lst Addition, as requested in
Applications #81-39 & #81-40 of Doris Gilmore.
The findings of fact are: 22' variance is a rather nominal
variance; view deck as a temporary structure that can be removed
and would be against any attempt to make it a permanent structure.
Motion carried.
1_l. James Somers appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed
plat James Somers Addition located at 4934 Quail Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Melich
to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of
James Somers Addition which is a replat of Lot 5 and the South
1/2 of Lot 4, Block 1, Twin Lake Shores.
Motion carried.
12. James Somers appeared regarding Variance Applications #81-41 &
#81-45 to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being
the existing house encroaches 15' in the required 25' side street
side yard setback, and to vary the rear yard setback requirements,
at 4934 Quail Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Peters 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the expansion
of a non -conforming use to permit a 12'x15' addition, a 16'x44'
attached garage, a 12'x24' porch and an 8'x10' deck to be con-
structed; and Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a) to allow the 12'x24'
porch to encroach 8.17' and the 8'x10' deck to encroach 1.17'
in the required 40' rear yard setback, at 4934 Quail Ave. No.,
Lot 5 and South 1/2 of Lot 4, Twin Lake Shores, as requested in
Variance Applications #81-41 & #81-45 of James Somers.
The findings of fact are: It is an improvement to the property;
it is on a street that in all probability will never be put in.
Motion carried.
13. Melvin Hartman appeared regarding a building permit for t 48'x148'
office building at 6000 56th Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization
to issue building permit #3449 to Cypress Development Co. for
a 48'x148' office building at 6000 56th Ave. No., subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
741. Consideration of final approval of Harold Herman Addition located
at southwest quadrant of 36th & Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval
of proposed plat Harold Herman Addition which is a replat of
Lots 1 thru 6, Block 1, Gardendale Acres.
Motion carried.
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June 8, 1981 - continued
15. Doug Sinclair of Paster Enterprises appeared regarding
Application #81-42 for a conditional use permit (Section
515.37, Subd. 4 h) to allow an amusement center at 311 Willow
Bend, Crystal Shopping Center.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,
July 13, 1981, to consider the request of Aladdin's Castle, Inc.,
in Application #81-42 for a conditional use permit to allow an
amusement center at 311 Willow Bend, Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal
Shopping Center Addition.
Motion carried.
16. Consideration of Variance Application #81-44 to expand a non-
conforming use, said non -conformity being the existing house
encroaches 6' in the required 22' side street side yard setback,
at 3158 Jersey Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Thorne
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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the expansion
of a non -conforming use, to permit a 14'x20' deck to be con-
structed at 3158 Jersey Ave. No., Lot 1, Block 1, Falk's 2nd
Addition, as requested in Variance Application #81-44 of
Clarence Mjos.
The findings of fact are: Not violating anything by putting
deck in; see no problems.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Peters
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Secretary eubarth
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Chai an Elsen
JULY 13, 1981
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following present: Elsen, Magnuson, Melich,
Neubarth, Nystrom and Peters; the following were absent: Feyereisen,
Mooney, Ryan and Thorne; also present were Building Inspector Peterson,
Assistant City Engineer Smith, and Recording Secretary Borrell.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Melich to
approve the minutes of the June 8, 1981 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as adver-
tised for a public hearing to consider Application #81-42, as
submitted by Aladdin's Castle, Inc., for a conditional use permit
to allow an amusement center (Section 515.37, Subd. 4 h) at
311 Willow Bend. The following were present: George Frisch
and Doug Sinclair in behalf of Aladdin's Castle, Inc.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to the City Council to approve Application
#81-42, as submitted by Aladdin's Castle, Inc., for a conditional
use permit to allow an amusement center at 311 Willow Bend,
Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center Addition.
The findings of fact are: This is a new experience for the City
and should add to the City rather than detract; the owners of
the Shopping Center support it and they have more to lose than
the City; with the stipulations and restrictions adopted they
should operate satisfactorily.
By roll call and voting aye: Magnuson, Neubarth, Nystrom and
Elsen; voting no: Melich and Peters.
Motion carried 4 to 2.
2. Consideration of Variance Application #81-43, as submitted by
Milton Bernu, to expand a non -conforming use (said non -conformity
being the existing dwelling encroaches 5' in the required 30'
side street side yard setback) at 2901 Idaho Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the expansion
of a non -conforming use, to permit a 12'x16' deck to be con-
structed at 2901 Idaho Ave. No., Lot 8, Block 4, Edgewood Hills
2nd Addition, as requested in Application #81-43 of Milton Bernu.
The findings of fact are: It is a harmless addition to a
non -conformity.
Motion carried.
Commissioner Mooney arrived at 7:45 p.m.
JULY 13, 1981 - continued
3. Consideration of Variance Applications #81-46 & #81-47, as
submitted by David Burke, to expand a non -conforming use
(said non -conformity being the existing dwelling encroaches
6' in the required 40' rear yard setback); and to vary the
rear yard setback requirement to allow a deck to be con-
structed at 3148 Yukon Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to expand a
non -conforming use; and Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a) to grant a
variance of 10' in the required 40' rear yard setback to
permit a 10'x12' deck to be constructed at 3148 Yukon Ave. No.,
Lot 2, Block 4, West Winnetka Terrace 6th Addition, as requested
in Applications #81-46 & #81-47 of David Burke.
The findings of fact are: It is to harmless addition.
Motion carried.
4. Consideration of a building permit for an airplane hangar On
leased Lot 56-C, Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Melich to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization
to issue building permit #3483 to James S. Nelson & Patrick J.
Cain for a 35'x45' airplane hangar on leased Lot 56-C,
Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure.
By roll call and voting aye: Magnuson, Melich, Mooney, Nystrom
and Peters; voting no: Neubarth.
Motion carried 5 to 1,
5. Consideration of tentative approval of proposed plat Con-
servation Systems Addition located at 5241 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative
approval of Conservation Systems Addition which is unplatted
property located at 5241 West Broadway.
Motion carried.
6. Roger Evans appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed
plat Roger Evans Addition located at 5603 32nd Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Mooney to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative
approval of Roger Evans Addition which is a replat of Lot 2,
Block 1, Herman and Miller Addition.
Motion carried.
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July 13, 1981 - continued
7. Consideration of a building permit for an addition to the
existing building at 6048 Lakeland Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Melich to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization
to issue building permit #3523 to Village Builders for a 141x36'
addition to the existing building at 6048 Lakeland Ave. No.,
Lot 1, Block 1, Engstrom Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
8. Consideration of Variance Application #81-31, as submitted by
Robert Sauber, 6714 51st Place, for an addition which would
encroach in the front yard setback. This item was tabled at
the June 8th meeting to enable the applicant to check into
other possibilities for locating the addition. The Building
Inspector indicated the applicant proposes to place the addition
to the rear of the dwelling which will not require a variance.
No action was taken.
`. Consideration of final approval of Woolston's 10th Addition
located at 52nd & Hanson Court.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to grant final
approval of Woolston's 10th Addition which is a replat of Lot 1,
Block 1, Woolston's 9th Addition, and Lot 2, Block 1, Carlson
Strom Addition.
Motion carried.
10. Edward Suttle appeared regarding Applications #81-48 & #81-49
for rezoning from I-2 District (heavy industrial) to B-3 District
(auto -oriented commercial) and a conditional use permit to
allow a self-service car wash (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 b), Lot 1,
Block 1, Crystal Securities 2nd Addition, 5160 West Broadway.
a. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may he
heard, August 10, 19s1, to consider the request of Edward
Suttle in Application #81-48 to rezone from I-2 District
(heavy industrial) to B,3 District (auto -oriented commercial) ,
Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Securities 2nd Addition.
Motion carried.
b. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., or as seen thereafter as the matter may be
heard, August 10, 1981, to consider the request of Edward
Suttle in Application #81-49 for a conditional use permit
to permit a carr gash, on Lot 1, Flock 1, Crystal Securities
2nd Addition.
Motion carried.
!ate
July 13, 1981 - continued
1.4. Consideration of Application #81-50 for an amendment to the
flood plain district (Section 515.47) to rezone the south
100 ft. of Lots 26 & 27, Block 4, Westbrook Addition, located
on the north side of Vale Crest Road, 200 ft. west of Highway
100, from floodway district to flood fringe district, to
allow the construction of a single family residential dwelling
on each lot.
Ploved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Melich to set a. public hearing before the Planning Commission.
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,
August 10, 1981, to consider the request of Douglas Johnson
in Application 481-50 :for an amendment to the flood plain
district to rezone the south 100 ft. of Lots 26 & 27, Block 4,
Westbrook Addition, from floodway distzict to flood fringe
district.
Motion carried.
12. Dan Mannstedt, General Contractor, appeared regarding Appli-
cation #81-50 for a conditional use permit to allow an existing
church (Trinity Covenant Church) in a R-1 District (Section
515.19, Subd. 4 c) at 3733 Vera Cruz Ave. No.
Moved by CoTumissioner Melich and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to set a public bearing before the Planning Commission
for 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,.
August 10, 1981, to consider the ri�quest of Trinity Covenant
Church in Application #81-51 to allow an existingchurch
in a R-1 District at 3733 Vera Cruz ,Ave. No., Lot 1, Block 1,
Trinity Covenant Church.
Motion carried.
13. Robert Milavetz and Richard Cottle, Architect, appeared
regarding Application #81-56 for a variance in the required
number of parking stalls at 3533 Vera Cruz Ave. No. The
required ntimber is 15; the available parking on the site
is 10 parking stalls. Mr. Milavetz explained his plans f'oy
remodeling the building into an attorney's office.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Peters 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 515.09, Subd. 8 q), to grant a
variance of 5 parking stalls at 3533 Vera Cruz Ave. No., Lot,
Block 1, Hokkanen's Addition.
The findings of fact are: It would be an asset to the community.
Motion carried.
14. Robert milavetz appeared regarding a building peronit for
remodeling the existing building into an office building
at 3533 Vera Cruz Ave. No.
July 13, 1981 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve
authorization to issue building permit #3532 to Robert
Milavetz for remodeling the existing building at 3533 Verz
Cruz Ave. No., Lot 3, Block 1, Hokkanen's Addition, subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Mooney ,zinc] seconded by Commissioner Nystrom
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chair n Elsen
6�2 z� Le'�'
Secretary Neubarth
AUGUST 10, 1981
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following present: Elsen, Feyereisen, Magnuson,
Melich, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and Thorne; the following were
absent: Mooney and Ryan; also present were Building Inspector
Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secretary Bye.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Melich to
approve the minutes of the July 13, 1981 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as
advertised for a public hearing to consider Applications #81-48
and #81-49 of Edward Suttle for rezoning from I-2 District (heavy
industrial) to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) and a
conditional use permit to allow a self-service car wash (section
515.35, Subd. 4 b) at 5160 West Broadway. Mr. Suttle appeared.
�1. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend to the City Council to approve Applica-
tion #81-48 as submitted by Edward Suttle to rezone from
I-2 District (heavy industrial) to B-3 District (auto -
oriented commercial) Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Securities 2nd
Addition, 5160 West Broadway, subject to the stipulation
that the vacant land in the rear be held for at least a year
to make sure there is no traffic problem.
The findings of fact are: the use is entirely compatible
with the surrounding area. Motion carried.
b. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Thorne to recommend to the City Council to approve Appli-
cation #81-49 as submitted by Edward Suttle for a conditional
use permit to allow a car wash on Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal
Securities 2nd Addition, 5160 West Broadway.
The findings of fact are: the use is entirely compatible
with the surrounding area. Motion carried.
2. Chairman Elsen declared this was th
advertised for a public hearing to
for an amendment to the Flood Plain
to rezone the south 100 ft. of Lots
Addition, located on the north side
west of Highway 100, from Floodway
District. Douglas Johnson and Mike
e time and the place as
consider Application #81-50
District (section 515.47)
26 and 27, Block 4, Westbrook
of Vale Crest Road, 200 ft.
District to Flood Fringe
Frantz appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to deny Application
#81-50 as submitted by Douglas Johnson to rezone the south
100 ft. of Lots 26 and 27, Block 4, Westbrook Addition, from
Floodway District to Flood Fringe District.
August 10, 1981 - continued
The findings of fact are: it would not be in keeping with the
comprehensive plan and also would set a dangerous precedent
with regard to other lots in the neighborhood.
Plot on carried.
3. Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as
advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #81-51
as submitted by Trinity Covenant Church for a conditional use
permit to allow a religious institution in a R-1 District
(Section 515.19, Subd. 4 c) as preparation to requesting a
building permit for an addition to the facility at 3733 Vera
Cruz Ave. No. The following appeared: Bruce Wallin of Trinity
Church; Dolores Anderson, 3709 Welcome Ave. No.; Tom Anderson,
Pastor of. Trinity; Sandy Anderson.
Moved by Cormuissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to approve Application
#81-51 as submitted by Trinity Covenant Church for a conditional
use permit to allow a religious institution in a R-1 District
at 3733 Vera Cruz Ave. No., Lot 1, Block 1, Trinity Covenant
Church Addition.
The findings of fact are: putting in order something required
by ordinance.
Voting aye: Feyereisen, Magnuson, Melich, Neubarth, Nystrom
and Peters; abstained: Thorne. Motion carried.
4. Trinity Covenant Church submitted Applications #81-52, #81-53,
#81-54 and #81-55 for the following variances at 3733 Vera Cruz
Ave. No.: off-street parking (the required number is 152,
the available parking on the site .is 78); curb cut access to be
located less than 50 ft. from the intersection; parking within
the 30 ft. setback on 3 sides of property; a canopy which will
encroach into the 30 ft. front yard setback.
a. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson 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 515.09,Subd. 8 h), to
grant a variance of 74 parking stalls at 3733 Vera Cruz Ave.
No., Lot 1, Block 1, Trinity Covenant Church Addition, as
requested in Application #81-52 of Trinity Covenant Church
The findings of fact are: the shortage of parking spaces
would be a temporary problem only during the short time
that the use of the facilities would be taking place.
By roll call and voting aye: Magnuson, Melich, Neubarth and
Peters; voting no: Feyereisen, Nystrom and Thorne.
Motion carried 4 to 3
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August 10, 1981 - continued
b. moved by Commissioner reyexeisen and seconded by Cormiss over
Nystrom to table for further study Application #B1-53 of
Trinity Covenant Church, to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515. 19, Subd. 4 h) 4) , to grant a
variance of 23 ft. to allow a curb cut access to be located
7 ft. from the intersection of 38th Avenue as requested in
Application #81-53.
The findings of fact are: this is tabled pending determination
by the Church building committee of how the handicapped
access problem will be accomplished within the structure.
Motion carried.
C. Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen 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 515.09, Subd. 6 e), to
allow parking within the 30 ft. setback required in R--1
zoning on two sides of the property at 3733 Vera Cruz Ave.
No., Lot 1, Block 1, Trinity Covenant Church Addition the
two sides being the Welcome Ave. side and the 38th Ave. side,
as requested in Application #81-54 of Trinity Covenant Church.
Motion carried.
d. Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to table for further study Application #81-54 of
Trinity Covenant Church to vary or modify the strict appli-
cation of Section 515.09, Subd. 6 e), to allow parking
within the 30 ft. setback required in R-1 zoning on Vera
Cruz Ave. as requested.
The findings of fact are: this is tabled pending determination
by the Church building committee of how the handicapped
access problem will be accomplished within the structure.
Motion carried.
e. Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen anal seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to table for further study Application #81-55 to
vary or modify the strict application sof Section 515.13,
Subd. 2 a), to allow a canopy to encroach 20 ft. ,into the
required 30 ft. front yard setback, at 3733 Vera Cruz Ave.
Wo.., Lot 1, Bloc7,k 1tTrinity Covenant Church Addition.
The findings of fact are: this is tabled pending determination
by the Church building committee of how the handicapped
access problem will be accomplished within the structure.
Motion carried.
5. Trinity Covenant Church appeared regarding a building permit
for an addition to the existing church at 3733 Vera Cruz Ave.No.
August. 10, 1981 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to the City Council to approve authori-
zation to issue building permit #3526 to Don Mannstedt Construc-
tion Co. for a 68'x88.8' addition to the existing church at
3733 Vera Cruz Ave. No., Lot 1, Block 1, Trinity Covenant Church
Addition, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried.
6. Eldon Jones appeared regarding Variance Application #81-58 to
expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being the
existing dwelling encroaches 7 ft. in the required 30 ft. front
yard setback, at 6409 47th Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne 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 515.05 , Subd. 2, to allow the
expansion of a non. -conforming use to permit a 13'x17' deck
to be constructed at 6409 47th Ave. No., as requested in
Application #81-58 of Eldon Jones.
The findings of fact are: this will be a. benefit to the
property and nothing detrimental to what is now in existence.
Motion carried.
7. John Martin appeared regarding Variance Application #81-59 to
expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being the
existing dwelling encroaches 2 ft. in the required 30 ft. side
street side yard setback, at 7900 35th Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Melich 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the
expansion of a non -conforming use to permit a 20'x26' addition
to the dwelling at 7900 35th Ave. No., Lot 1, Block 1, Winnetka
Park 3rd Addition, as requested in Application #81-59 of John
Martin.
The findings of fact are: harmless expansion and the house was
built lacking the 2 ft. setback. Motion carried.
8. Howard Johnson Co. regarding final approval of Ground Round
Addition located at 6830 Bass Lake Road.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to the Council to grant final approval
of Ground Round Addition, which is a replat of Lot 2, Block 1,
Design Associates Addition and part of Lot 3, Block 1, General
Mills Crystal Addition. Motion carried.
9. Dennis L. Sharp appeared regarding a building permit for an
airplane hangar at the Crystal Airport.
August 10, 1981 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to the City Council to deny authorization
to issue building permit #3582 to Dennis L. Sharp for a 401x48'
airplane hangar on Leased Lot 56-B, Crystal Airport.
By roll call and voting aye: Feyereisen, Melich, Neubarth
and Nystrom; voting no: Magnuson, Peters and Thorne.
Motion carried 4 to 3.
10. Daniel Hillan appeared regarding Variance Application #81-60
to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being the
existing dwelling encroaches 20 ft. in the required 30 ft.
side street side yard setback, at 2959 Idaho Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the
expansion of a non -conforming use to permit a 81x24' addition
to the existing dwelling at 2959 Idaho Ave. No., Lot 1, Block
4, Edgewood Hills 2nd Addition, as requested in Application
#81-60 of Daniel J. Hillan.
The findings of fact are: it is an addition away from the
non -conforming aspect of the building and a harmless expansion.
Motion carried.
11. Spencer Gryz appeared regarding Variance Application #81-61
to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being that
the existing garage encroaches 6 ft. in the required 30 ft. side
street side yard setback at 6825 29th Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Peters that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal C.a,.ty
Cade to recommend to the. City Council to Crary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the
expansion of a non -conforming use -to permit a 14lx22' detached
garage and a 9'x12' deck to be constructed at 6825 29th Ave.
No., Lot 15, Block 3, Edgewood dills 2nd Addition, as requested
in Application #81-61 of Spencer Gryz.
The findings of fact are: it is a harmless expansion to an
existing non -conformity. Motion carried.
12. Richard Walsh appeared regarding Application #81-62 for a
variance to erect a 60' free standing tower and antenna at
6819 45th Ave. No.
August 10, 1981 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Thorne 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) to grant a variance
of 26 ft. to allow a 60 ft. free standing tower and antenna
to be erected at 6819 45th Ave. No., the East 65' of N 2 of
Lot 40, Auditor's Subdivision No. 324, except street, as
requested in Application #81-62 of Richard Walsh, with the
recommendation to the Council that they stipulate that the
structure should be built in the back yard, and further that
its use should be limited to "ham" radio operation.
Motion carried.
13. Brian Wass of M -M Development Co. appeared regarding Appli-
cations #81-63, #81-64, #81-65 and #81-66 for variances to
allow 30 ft. driveway openings at 3200, 3240 and 3300 Winpark
Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson 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 515.09, Subd. 4 h)6) to grant
variances of 8 ft. over the required maximum of 22 ft., for
3 driveway openings on Pennsylvania Ave. and 1 driveway opening
on Winpark Drive, at 3200, 3240 and 3300 Winpark Drive, as
requested in Applications #81-63, #81-64, #81-65 and #81-66 of
M -M Development Co. Motion carried.
14. Copies of the Bass Lake Road/Becker Park Area Task Force
recommendations for development of the area were distributed
to Planning Commission members, who are asked to review the
document and submit recommendations to the City Council. An
informational meeting with the City Council and other commissions
is tentatively scheduled for September 8th, and a public hearing
is tentatively scheduled for September 22nd.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Melich
to adjourn. Motion carried.
Chairma lsen
' Secretary eubarth
SEPTEMBER 14, 1981
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following present: Elsen, Feyereisen, Magnuson,
Melich, Neubarth, Nystrom and Thorne; the following were absent:
Mooney, Peters and Ryan; also present were Building Inspector
Peterson, Assistant City Engineer Smith, and Recording Secretary
Borrell.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Feyereisen
to approve the minutes of the August 10, 1981 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. The next regular Planning Commission meeting falls on October 12,
1981, which is a legal holiday (Columbus Day).
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth that the next regular Planning Commission meeting
will be held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 1981.
Motion carried.
. Bruce Wallin, Chairman of Trinity Covenant Church, appeared
regarding Applications #81-53, #81-54 & #81-55 for the following
variances at 3733 Vera Cruz Ave. North: curb cut access to be
located less than 50' from the intersection; parking within the
30' setback required in R-1 zoning on Vera Cruz Ave.; and a
canopy to encroach into the required 30' front yard setback.
Mr. Wallin stated they have changed their plans and do not
require a variance for a curb cut access to be located less
than 50' from intersection, but asked that the variance
request be changed to a double curb cut.
L:1. Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen 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 515.09, Subd. 4 h)10), to
allow a double curb cut on Vera Cruz Ave., as requested in
amended Application #81-53 of Trinity Covenant Church.
The findings of fact are: It is an improvement to the
property and would not result in any detrimental aspects
to the surrounding property owners.
Motion carried.
b. Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom 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 515.09, Subd. 6 e), to allow
two handicap parking spaces within the 30' setback required
in R-1 zoning on Vera Cruz Ave., as requested in Application
#81-54 of Trinity Covenant Church.
The findings of fact are: It is a reasonable request
without adverse impact to the surrounding pieces of
property. Motion carried.
September 14, 1981 - continued
C. Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to table for further study Variance Application
#81-55 to allow a canopy to encroach 20' into the required
30' front yard setback, as requested by Mr. Wallin of the
Trinity Covenant Church.
Motion carried.
3. Consideration of Variance Application #81-67 of Carroll
Hillesland for an addition to the existing attached garage
which will encroach in the required 40' rear yard setback at
3933 Georgia Ave. No.
Mewed by Cornmi5sioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom 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. 4 a), to grant a
variance of 4.27' in the required 40' rear yard setback for a
12'x161 addition to the existing attached garage at 3933 Georgia
Ave. No., Lot 3, Black.. 2, Gaulke's 3rd Addition, as requested
in Application #81-67 of Carroll Hillesland.
The findings of fact are: It would be beneficial and no detriment
to surrounding neighbors.
Motion carried.
4. Michael Saks appeared regarding Variance Application #81-68
for an addition to the house which will encroach in the required
40' rear yard setback at 4813 Yates Ave. No.
Moved by CommissJLQner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Melich that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Cocle
to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.1.3, Subd. 4 a), to grant a variance
of 10' in the required 40' rear yard setback for a 3.2.6'x12'
addition to the dwelling at 4813 Yates Ave. No., Lot 7, Bleck 3,
VWe.9t Lilac Terrace 4th Addition, as requested in Application
#81-68 of Michael Saks.
The findings of fact are: This would be a definite improve-
ment to the property; it would not be a detriment to any of
the neighbors even though the lot is shallow.
Motion carried.
5. Edward Suttle appeared regarding a building permit for a car
wash at 5160 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to the City Council to approve authori-
zation to issue building permit #3700 to Edward Suttle for a
85'x160' car wash at 5160 West Broadway, Lot 1, Block 1,
Crystal Securities 2nd Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
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September 14, 1981 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Thorne to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman Elsen
'��4-Secretary Neubarth
OCTOBER 13, 1981
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following present: Elsen, Feyereisen, Magnuson,
Melich, Mooney, Neubarth, Nystrom and Thorne; the following were
absent: Peters and Ryan; also present were Building Inspector
Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secretary Borrell.
Moved by Commissioner Melich and seconded by Commissioner Feyereisen
to approve the minutes of the September 14, 1981 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Consideration of tentative approval of proposed plat Kiani
Addition, submitted by Behzad Kiani, located at 32nd &
Brunswick -Adair.
Moved by Commissioner Mooney and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to table for further study tentative approval of
proposed plat Kiani Addition which is a replat of the South
1/2 of that part of Lot 10, Block 1, Sunnybrook Acres 2nd
Addition lying North of the South 30' thereof, which is
located in the Floodway District, to enable the applicant to
appear and present his case.
Motion carried.
2, Gerald H. Benson appeared regarding Applications #81-69, #81-70
& #81-71 to expand a non -conforming use (said non -conformity
being the existing house encroaches 14'± in the required 25'
side street side yard setback) and vary the side and front yard
setbacks, at 5001 Wilshire Blvd.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the
expansion of a non -conforming use; Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a)2),
to grant a variance of 10'-13' in the required 25' side street
side yard setback to allow a 17'x19' addition and a 17'x19'
deck to be constructed; and Section 515.13, Subd. 2 a) to grant
a variance of approximately 2' in the required 30' front yard
setback for a bay window, at 5001 Wilshire Blvd., Lot 10,
Block 1, Hiawatha Manor 2nd Addition, as requested in Appli-
cations #81-69, #81-70 & #81-71 of Gerald H. Benson.
The findings of fact are: The non -conformity is already there
and it would not intensify the non -conformity; it is an
improvement to the property that does not in any way affect
the surrounding property or the public way.
Motion carried.
3. Gerald Temp appeared regarding Application #81-73 to rezone
from R-1 District (single family residential) to B-4 District
(community commercial) the East 15' of Lot 4, Block 1, Perlick
Addition, 3400 Edgewood Ave. No.
October 13, 1981 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Com-
missioner Magnuson to set a public hearing before the
Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter
as the matter may be heard, November 9, 1981, to consider
the request of Sophia Perlick in Application #81-73 to
rezone from R-1 District (single family residential) to
B-4 District (community commercial) the East 15' of Lot 4,
Block 1, Perlick Addition.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Com-
missioner Magnuson to set a public hearing before the
Planning Commission, to run concurrently with the above,
to consider the request of Gerald Temp to rezone from B-4
District (community commercial) to B-2 District (limited
commercial) Lot 5, Block 1, Perlick Addition.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Com-
missioner Magnuson to amend the original motion to set a
public hearing to consider rezoning from R-1 District
(single family residential) to B-2 District (limited com-
mercial) the East 15' of Lot 4, Block 1, Perlick Addition.
Motion carried.
Jack Darsow of Wood -N -Nails, Inc., and Bea Svendahl,
owner, appeared regarding Application #81-74 for a
detached garage and screen house which will encroach in
the side street side yard setback at 5857 Perry Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Melich 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. 3 a)2), to allow
a 14'x24' detached garage and 101x24' screen porch to be
constructed which will encroach 13' in the required 28'
side street side yard setback at 5857 Perry Ave. No.,
Tract P, Registered Land Survey #221, as requested in
Application #81-74 of Bea Svendahl, with the stipulation
that the garage entrance faces east.
The findings of fact are: This will be a definite improve-
ment to property; it will be no detriment to surrounding
properties.
Motion carried.
5. Brian Wass of M -M Development Corp. appeared regarding
a building permit for an office -warehouse at 7301 32nd Ave.
No.
October 13, 1981 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to approve
authorization to issue building permit #3769 to M -M
Development Corp. for a 4201x100' office -warehouse at
7301 32nd Ave. No., Lot 6, Robbinsdale Gardens, except
the Wly 105' thereof, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Thorne to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman}' lsen
Secretary Neubarth
NOVEMBER 9, 1981
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Elsen, Magnuson, Melich,
Neubarth, Nystrom and Peters; Mooney and Thorne arrived at 7:40 p.m.;
the following were absent: Feyereisen and Ryan; also present were
Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording
Secretary Borrell.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson
to approve the minutes of the October 13, 1981 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as
advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #81-73
as submitted by Sophia T. Perlick and Gerald Temp to rezone
property at 3400 Edgewood Ave. and 6308 34th Ave. No. The
following were present: Gerald Temp, 6308 34th Ave.; Jim
Martin, 3353 Douglas Drive; Shirlie Lundgren, 6307 34th Ave.
t. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to the City Council to approve
Application #81-73, as submitted by Sophia T. Perlick and
Gerald Temp, to rezone from R-1 District (single family
residential) to B-2 District (limited commercial) the East
15 ft. of Lot 4, Block 1, Perlick Addition.
The findings of fact are: Everything
order; doesn't seem to be any problem
property; will cause no problems with
neighborhood.
seems to be in
with surrounding
the image of the
Motion carried.
b. Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Thorne to recommend to the City Council to approve
Application 481-73, as submitted by Sophia T. Perlick and
Gerald Temp, to rezone from B-4 District (community
commercial) to B-2 District (limited commercial) Lot 5,.
Block 1, Perlick Addition.
The findings of fact are: Everything seems to be in
order; doesn't seem to be any problem with surrounding
property; will cause no problems with the image of the
neighborhood.
Motion carried.
2. Behzad Kiani appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed
plat Kiani Addition located at 32nd Ave. & Brunswick -Adair.
This item was tabled at the October 13th meeting to enable
the applicant to appear and present his case.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Melich to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative
approval of Kiani Addition which is a replat of the South 1/2
of that part of Lot 10, Block 1, Sunnybrook Acres 2nd Addition
lying North of the South 30 ft. thereof.
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November 9, 1981 - continued
By roll call and voting aye: Magnuson, Melich, Mooney,
Nystrom and Peters; voting no: Neubarth and Thorne.
Motion carried 5 k.ca 2.
3. Consideration of tentative approval of proposed plat Novus
Addition located at Bass Lake Road & Brunswick -Adair.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative
approval of Novus Addition which is a replat of Lots 7, 8 & 9,
Block 2, Kennard's Addition and Lot 40, Auditor's Subdivision
No. 328.
Motion carried.
4. Lloyd Gramling of Knights of Columbus appeared regarding
a building permit for an addition to the Knights of Columbus
building, 4947 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner
Thorne to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization
to issue building permit #3819 for a 31'x22' and 342'x12'
addition to the existing building at 4947 West Broadway,
Lot 1, Block 1, Father Blum Addition, subject to standard
procedure.
Motion carried.
a. Arnold Feinberg appeared regarding Application #81-75 for
a variance in the required number of off-street parking
spaces at 6910-20-30-40 54th Ave. No. Mr. Feinberg explained
his plans for converting the recreation rooms into four
apartments without the required parking spaces.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to recommend to the City Council to deny
Application #81-75, as submitted by Arnold Feinberg, for
a variance of 36 off-street parking spaces at 6910-20-30-40
54th Ave. No., Lot 2, Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center
Addition.
The findings of fact are: Parking situation is already
poor; addition of potential units would only aggrevate
the situation.
By roll call and voting aye: Neubarth, Peters and Thorne;
voting no: Magnuson, Melich, Mooney and Nystrom.
Motion failed 4 L -o 3.
Moved by Commissioner Mooney and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to table for further study Variance Application
#81-75 for 36 off-street parking spaces to enable the appli-
cant to check into the possibility of obtaining additional
land for parking.
By roll call and voting aye: Magnuson, Melich, Mooney and
Nystrom; voting no: Neubarth, Peters and Thorne.
Motion carried 4 to 3.
November 9, 1981 - continued
Ed Kodet and Art H. Dickey, Architects, appeared regarding
a variance to the Interim Zoning Ordinance at Timesavers,
Inc., 5270 Hanson Court.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code, to recommend to the City Council to waive the mora-
torium of the Interim Zoning Ordinance, and consider a
building permit for an addition to the existing building
at 5270 Hanson Court, as requested in Variance Application
#81-76 of Timesavers, Inc.
The findings of fact are: Harmless expansion; only an
addition to the second floor of the building.
Motion carried.
7. Ed Kodet and Art H. Dickey, Architects, appeared regarding
a building permit for an addition to Timesavers, Inc., 5270
Hanson Court.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to approve
authorization to issue building permit #3821 for a 6062
sq. ft. second story addition to the existing building at
5270 Hanson Court, Lot 1, Block 1, Timesavers 4th Addition,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
8. Consideration of final approval of Roger Evans Addition
located at 5603 32nd Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Mooney and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to grant final
approval of Roger Evans Addition which is a replat of
Lot 2, Block 1, Herman and Miller Addition.
Motion carried.
9. Consideration of final approval of James Somers Addition
located at 4934 Quail Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Nys t rom and seconded by Commissioner
Melich to recommend to the City Council to grant final
approval of James Somers Addition, which is a replat of
the South 1/2, front and rear of Lot 4 and all of Lot 5,
Block 1, Twin Lake Shores.
Motion carried.
10, Elden J. Elseth appeared regarding Application #81-78 for
rezoning property at 5401 West Broadway from B-3 District
(auto -oriented commercial) to B-4 District (community
commercial) .
November 9, 1981 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to set a public hearing before the Planning
Commission at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be heard, December 14, 1981, to consider the
request of Phillip A. Schipper a -ad Eldon J. Elseth to
re one from E-3 District (auto -oriented coTuRercial) to
B-4 Di5trict (community commercial) that part of Tract B
lying Wly of following described line beginning at a
point on NWly line of Tract B distance 39.36 ft. NEly
from NW corner thereof, thence SEly 114.96 ft. along a
line which intersects the South line of Tract 3 at a point
distance 129.98 ft. East from SW corner thereof, thence
Sally to a point an South line of Tract B distance 106.86 ft.
East, from SW corner thereof and there terminating, Registered
Land Survey #794, 54 01 west Broadway.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Peters and seconded by Commissioner Thorne
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
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Chairman, lsen
Secretary Neubarth
DECEMBER 14, 1981
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Elsen, Feyereisen,
Magnuson, Melich, Neubarth, Nystrom, Peters and Thorne; Mooney
arrived at 7:50 p.m.; the following were absent: Ryan; also
present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne
and Recording Secretary Borrell.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Melich
to approve the minutes of the November 9, 1981 meeting.
Motion carried.
Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as
advertised for a public hearing to consider Application 481-78,
as submitted by Phillip A. Schipper and Elden J. Elseth, to
rezone from B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) to B-4
District (community commercial) property located at 5401 West
Broadway. Phillip A. Schipper appeared and explained their
plans for a retail sales and service outlet for used and new
vacuum cleaners.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Peters to recommend to the City Council to approve Application
#81-78, as submitted by Phillip A. Schipper and Elden J. Elseth,
to rezone from B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) to B-4
District (community commercial) property described as follows:
That part of Tract B, Registered Land Survey #794, lying
Wly of following described line beginning at a point on
NWly line of Tract B distance 39.36 ft. NEly from NW
corner thereof, thence SEly 114.96 ft. along a line which
intersects the South line of Tract B at a point distance
129.98 ft. East from SW corner thereof; thence SWly to a
point on South line of Tract B distance 106.86 ft. East
from SW corner thereof and there terminating.
The findings of fact are: It is in keeping with the Comprehensive
Plan to have continuity of zoning in an area.
Motion carried.
Phillip A. Schipper appeared regarding a variance to the Interim
Zoning Ordinance at 5401 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 City Council to waive the moratorium
of the Interim Zoning Ordinance, and consider rezoning of property
from B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) to B-4 District
(community commercial) at 5401 West Broadway, as requested in
Variance Application #81-77 of Phillip A. Schipper and Elden J.
Elseth.
The findings of fact are: Outside of the proposed target area
of the IZ Ordinance.
Motion carried.
December 14, 1981 - continued
Arnold Feinberg appeared regarding Application #81-75 for a
variance in the required number of off-street parking spaces
at 6910-40 54th Ave. No. The applicant asked to have this
item tabled until February 8th meeting to enable him to check
into the possibility of purchasing some adjoining land to the
east for off-street parking.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Thorne to table until February 8th Application #81-75 as submitted
by Arnold Feinberg for a variance of 36 off-street parking spaces
at 6910-40 54th Ave. No., Lot 2, Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center
Addition.
Motion carried.
Jerry Temp and Jim Martin appeared regarding tentative approval
of proposed plat Temp Addition located at 6308 34th Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Neubarth and seconded by Commissioner
Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative
approval of proposed plat Temp Addition which is a replat of
Lots 4 & 5, Block 1, Perlick Addition.
Motion carried.
5. Jerald Steiner appeared regarding Variance Applications #81-79
& #81-80 to expand a non conforming use (said non -conformity
being the existing house encroaches 5.5 ft. in the side street
side yard setback), and to vary the side street side yard setback
requirements, to allow an addition to the existing house at
5705 Wilshire Blvd.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to expand a non-
conforming use; and Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a)2), to grant a
variance of 5.5 ft. in the required 25 ft. side street side yard
setback, to permit a 17'x18' addition to the existing house at
5705 Wilshire Blvd., as requested in Applications #81-79 & #81-80
of Jerald Steiner.
The findings of fact are: The improvements that are being
requested are not a detriment to surrounding property, and are
a good addition to the home.
Motion carried.
0. John Neznik and Dan Castonguay appeared regarding Application
#81-82 for rezoning property at 5358 Douglas Drive from B-4
District (community commercial) to 1-2 District (heavy industrial).
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Neubarth to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,
January 11, 1982, to consider the request of John Neznik to
rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to 1-2 District
(heavy industrial) that part of Block 4, Hanson's Addition lying
southwest of Timesavers 4th Addition.
Motion carried.
December 14, 1981 - continued
i. 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, 1982.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Mooney to nominate Herman Elsen, Chairman; Frank Peters, Vice -
Chairman; and Joe Thorne, Secretary.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Mooney that nominations be closed and that the Secretary be
instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Herman Elsen, Chairman;
Frank Peters, Vice -Chairman; and Joe Thorne, Secretary, for the
year ending December 31, 1982.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Melich and seconded by Commissioner Thorne r_
adjourn.
Motion carried.
ChairmqZ Elsen
Secretary Neubarth