The URL can be used to link to this page

1985 PC Meeting Minutesoil CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 14, 1985 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Christopher, Feyereisen, Leppa, Magnuson, Senden and Thorne; the following were absent: Besnett and Melich; alse present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secre- tary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to approve the minutes of the December 10, 1984 meeting. Motion carried. 1. Vice -Chairman Feyereisea declared that nominations were open for officers to the Planning Commission consisting of Chair- man, Vice -Chairman and Secretary for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1985. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to elect Francis Feyereisen as Chairman of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1985. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to elect Joseph Thorne as Vice -Chairman of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1985. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to elect Paulette Magnuson as secretary of the Plan- ning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1985. Motion carried. 2. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #84-56A as submitted by Allen L. Moulton to rezone from R-1 District (single family residential) to B-2 District (limited commercial) property located at 5714 West Broadway. Charles Salonek appeared and indicated they are proposing to build a 4,000 square foot office condominium building. The following were heard: Robert Moulton (brother Allen) Gary Schilling, 6725 Cloverdale Mrs. Aland, 5720 W. Broadway Carol Forstad, 6804 Cloverdale James Forstad, 6804 Cloverdale Mrs. Boyle, 6812 Cloverdale Gary Boyle, 6812 Cloverdale Merle. Mattson, 570.7 W. Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #84-56A, as submitted by Allen L. Moulton, to rezone from R-1 District (single family residential).to B-2 District (limited commercial) Lots 14 and 15, Cloverdale Acres. January 14, 1985 - continued The findings of fact are: Would be spot rezoning with no concern for immediate neighborhood, no betterment of area. By roll call and voting aye: Bakken, Christopher, Leppa, Magnuson and Senden with Thorne and Feyereionncabstaining. u. 1, Chairman Feyereisen declared tilis was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #84-57A as submitted by Frank's Furniture to rezone from B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) to B-4 District (commu- nity commercial) property located at 5419 Lakeland Ave. N. Marge Buss of Frank's Furniture appeared. The City Council granted a variance of off-street parking. The Chairman asked those present to voice their cpiniOns or ask questions con- cerning the rezoning. No one appeared. Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded. 1=y Coznmissionear Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve Applica- tion #84-57A, as submitted by Frank's Furniture, to rezone from B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) to 8-4 Distract ((:Iommunity ccmmercial) Lot 31., Auditor's Subdivision #328. The findings of fact are: The property will he improved by project and an asset to the area. Motion carried. el. Timothy Hagan of Tim's Tree Service appeared regarding Appli- cation #84-60T for a conditional use permit for outside park- ing of vehicles and open and outdoor storage at 5612 Cor- vallis Ave. North. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Senden to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, February 11, 1385, to consider the request of Tim's Tree Service for a conditional use permit for outside parking of vehicles and open and outdoor storage in an I-2 District (Section 515.39, Subd. 4 a), at 5612 Corvallis Ave. North, unplatted. Motion carried with Thorne abstaining. 5. Consideration to hold a public hearing as requested by the City Council to allow a contractor storage yard as a per- mitted use in an I-1 or I-2 zone. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commiszi_oner Christopher to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, February 11, 1985, to consider the request of the City Council to allow a contractor storage yard as a conditional use in the I-1 and I-2 zones. Motion carried. January 14, 1985 - continued 6. Discussion was held regarding appointments to the Long .Range Plaxining Commission for 1985. Commissioner Magnuson and Commissioner Leppa expressed interest in serving and Commis- sioner Thorne expressed interest in serving if he could resolve a conflict (would know within 2 weeks) or Commissioner Feyereisen would serve. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to adjourn. _ Motion carried. r i Cha ° mars sen Secreta y Ma is on Lf CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 1985 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning coRimission convened at, 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Besnett, Christopher, F'eyereisen, Magnuson, Melich, Senden ,and Thorne; the following were absent: Bakken and: Leppa; also present were Building Inspec- tor Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Besnett to approve the minutes of the January 14, 1985, meetinMotion .carried. 1. Chairman F eyereisen dtc;larcd this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #84-60T as submitted by Tim's Tree Service for a conditional use permit for outside parking of vehicles and open and out- door storage at 5612 Corvallis Ave. N. The following was heard; Tim Hagan stated they plan to paint and landscape including either a chain link fence or wooden fence. They will line up their trucks at the back of the lot each night. February 22 is the closing date for purchase of the property. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve Appli- cation #84-60T, as submitted by 'Tim's Tree Service, for a conditional use permit for outside parking of vehicles and open and outdoor storage at 5612 Corvallis Ave. N., P.I.D. 09-118-21-24-0003. The findings of fact are: Applicant making definite and con- crete improvements to the property and to the betterment of the area and city as a whole. Motion carried. 2. Chairman FeyereisLin dr^clared this was the time and the place as advertised for a Public h8aTing to consider an amendment to the zoning code creating a conditional use for a contractor storage yard in the I-1 District (warehouse and light manu- facturing) and I-2 District (heavy industrial) . The follow- ing was heard: Tim Hagan. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve an amend- ment to the zoning code creating a conditional use for a con- tractor storage yard in the T-1 District. (warehouse and light manufacturing) and I-2 District (heavy industrial) with the following conditions: 1 The area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring residential uses or if abutting a residential district in compliance with Sub -Section 515.07, Subd. 9 of this Code. February 11, 1985 - continued 2) Storage is screened from view from the public right-of-way in compliance with Sub -Section 515.07, Subd. 9 of this Code. Motion carried. John J. Day appeared regarding Application #85-1T for rezoning property from B-4 District (community commercial) to B-3 Dis- trict (auto -oriented commercial) and Application #85-2T for a conditional use permit to allow auto repair -minor at 5259 Douglas Drive (Meineke Muffler Shops). A. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Melich to set a public hearing before the Planning Commis- sion at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, March 11, 1985, to consider the request of John J. Day to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) property de- scribed as east one-half of Lot 1, Block 1, Whitefield. Motion carried. B. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Besnett to set a public hearing before the Planning Commis- sion at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, March 11, 1985, to consider the request of John J. Day for a conditional use permit to allow auto repair - minor (Meineke Muffler Shops) at property described as east one-half of Lot 1, Block 1, Whitefield. Motion. carried. 4. John Rowley of Welcome Furniture & Appliance appeared regard- ing Application #85-5 for variance in the required number of off-street parking spaces at 4835 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Commissioner Christopher 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 u), to grant a variance of 22 parking spaces in the required 62 parking spaces at 4835 West Broadway, West Lilac Terrace Fourth Unit, as requested in Application #85-5 of Welcome Furniture & Appliance The findings of fact are: Remodeling will upgrade area and not as many parking spaces are necessary for a furniture store as are required. Motion carried. =}. John -Rowley of Welcome Furniture & Appliance appeared regard- ing a building permit to build an addition at 4835 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Melich and seconded by Commissioner Senden to recommend to the City Council to approve author- ization to issue building permit #6300 for a 60'x100' addi- February 11, 1985 - continued tion at 4835 West Broadway, West Lilac Terrace Fourth Unit, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 6. Bob Julik of Julik & Adler Homes appeared regarding Appli- cation #85-4A for rezoning property from R-3 District (medium density residential) to R-4 District (high density residential) at 3431 Douglas Drive. Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Commissioner Christopher 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 11, 1985, to consider the request of Bob Julik of Julik & Adler Homes to rezone from R-3 District (medium density residential) to R-4 District (high density residential) property described as Lot 11, Block 1, Garden - dale Acres, that part of Lot 11 Lying E of W 22 Ft THOF. Motion carried. 7. Application #85-6 for rezoning property from R-4 District (high density residential) to PUD District (planned unit development) at 5430 Douglas Dr. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Senden 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 11, 1985, to consider the request of Dennis Persons to rezone from R-4 District (high density residential) to PUD District (planned unit development) property described as S 140 ft. of Lot 35 Aud. Subd. No. 328. Motion carried. 8. Consideration of appointments to Long Range Planning Commis- sion for 1985. Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Commissioner Melich to recommend to the City Council that Magnuson, Leppa and Feyereisen be appointed to the Long Range Planning Commis- sion for 1985. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Thorne to adjourn. Secre axy nuson Motion carried. airma eyereisen CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 11, 1985 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Besnett, Chris- topher, Leppa, Magnuson, Malnati, Melich and Thorne; the following were absent: Feyereisen and Senden; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secre- tary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Commissioner Magnu- son to approve the minutes of the February 11, 1985, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Vice -Chairman Thorne declared this: was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Applications #85-1T and #85-2T as submitted by John J. Day to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to B-3 District (auto - oriented commercial) and for a conditional use permit to allow auto repair -minor at 5259 Douglas Drive (Meineke Muffler Shops). The following were heard: John J. Day, site owner, 700 Builders Exchange, Minneapolis Bob Gadbois, Meineke Muffler Shops Franchisee Jack Parisian, 5254 Edgewood Bonnie Bradley, 5260 Edgewood Betty Parisian, 5254 Edgewood A. Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to deny Applica- tion #85-1T, as submitted by John J. Day, to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to B-3 District (auto - oriented commercial) property described as east one-half of Lot 1, Block 1, Whitefield. The findings of fact are: Residents a L,c unhappy, lot .cp.j- traffic and noise in the area. Motion lost 5-2. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Malnati to recommend to the City Council to approve Appli- cation #85--I.T, as submitted by John J. Lay, to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to B-3 District (auto - oriented commercial) property described as east one-half of Lot 1, Block 1, Whitefield. The findings of fact are: Development of this site could be worse and not too many cars,so traffic would not be a problem. Motion carried 5-2. L. Moved by Commissioner Melich and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to recommend to the City Council to approve Applica- tion #85-2T, as submitted by John J. Day, for a conditional use permit to allow auto repair -minor, property described as east one-half of Lot 1, Block 1, Whitefield. W March 11, 1985 - continued The findings of fact are: Development of this site could be worse and not too many cars, so traffic would not be a problem with the best use of this property. Motion carried 5-2. 2. John J. Day appeared regarding Application #85-3T for variance in the required minimum lot area at 5259 Douglas Drive. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Christopher 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 515.35, Subd. 4 c) 4), to grant a variance of 7,500 sq. ft. in the required 22,500 sq. ft. at 5259 Douglas Dr., east one-half of Lot 1, Block 1, Whitefield. The findings of fact are: The area required for proposed use is adequate. Motion carried 5-2. 3. Vice -Chairman Thorne declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #85-4A as submitted by Judi. & Adler Homes to rezone from R-3 District (medium density residential) to R-4 District (high density residential) at 3431 Douglas Drive. The following were heard: John Julik, Julik & Adler Homes, Rapids Keith Anderson, site owner, 3365 Raymond Northfield, 3418 Florida Bill Garber, 3442 Florida Sharon Garber, 3442 Florida Patty Thimmesh, 3430 Florida Sophia Perlick, 3400 Edgewood 2208 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Quail Ave. N., Golden Valley Mored by Commissioner Magnuson azid seconded by Commissioner Leppa to continue until April 8 the discussion of Application 485-4A, as submitted by Julik & Adler Hames, to rezone from R-3 District (medium density residential) to R-4 District (high density residential.) property described as Lot 11, Black 1, Gardendale Acres, that part of Lot 11 Lying E of W 22 Ft THCF. The Commission wants a complete presentation, diagrams, site plan of garages and building placement and marketing in- for-mation for renting or selling of property. z4otion carried. 4. Vice -Chairman Thorne declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #85-6 as submitted by Dennis Persons to rezone from R-4 Dis- trict (high density residential) to PUD District (planned unit development) at 5430 Douglas Drive. The following were heard: Dennis Persons, Crystal Carpet & Linoleum Tim Miller, Millco March 11, 1985 - continued They plan a 31,000 sq. ft. building to house the tennants dis- placed by Becker Project: Andy's Shoe Repair, Crystal Carpet & Linoleum, Wally's Barber, Millco and Web Labels & Graphics. Moved. by Commissioner Besne.LL and seconded by Comnissioner Malnati to recommend to the City Council to approve Applica- tion #85-6, a$ submitted by Dennis Persons, to rezone from -4 District (high density residential) to PUD District (planned unit development) property described as S 140 ft. of Lot 35 Aud. Subd. No. 328. The findings of fact are: Would fit in well with other Becker Project proposals and would serve as a buffer between multiple housing and Timesavers. Motion carried. 5. Dennis Persons appeared regarding Application #85-11 for vari- iance to delete requirement location of barrier curb at 5430 Douglas Drive. Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Christopher 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, 4 h) 15), to permit the location of barrier curb 0' from lot line in lieu of the 5' as required across the loading zone on the south side of the building, at 5430 Douglas Drive, South 140 ft. of Lot 350 Auditor's Subdivision #328, as requested in ApplAcatiQn #65-11 of Dennis Persons. The findings of fact are: Need space for turn around of vehi- cles, only practical way unloading can be done. Motion carried. 6. Consideration of final approval of Neznik lst Addition located at the northeast quadrant of Corvallis and West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Besnett to recommend to the City Council to grant final ap- proval of Neznik 1st Addition which is unplatted property (P.I.D. 09-118-21-24-0010). Motion carried. 7. Marge Buss of Frank's Furniture appeared regarding a building permit to erect a building at 5419 Lakeland Ave. North. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to recommend to the City Council to approve authoriza- tion to issue building permit #6354 for a 207 ft. 7 in. x 124 ft. building at 5419 Lakeland Ave. North, Lot 31, Auditor's Subdivision #328, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. March 11, 1985 - continued 1. Consideration of Application #85-8 for variance in the re- quired lot width at 4300 Brunswick Ave. N. Mored by ComMissic ner Melicb and seconded by Commissioner aesnett that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.15, Subd,. 2 a) 1), to grant a variance of 3 ft. in the required 64 ft. width to build a 16 ft. x 24 ft. family roam addition to the exist— ing house and a 12 ft. x 24 ft. deck at 4340 Brunswick Avenue Forth, Lot 13, Block 5, Robbinsdale Home Gardens, 4th Addition, as requesLed in Application #85-8 of Ronald Harrington. The findings of fact are: Harmless expansion; only because of lot size that variance is required. Motion carried. k. Consideration of tentative approval of proposed plat Soule Addition located at the southeast quadrant of Lombardy Lane and U.S. 169 (Lakeland Ave.) (formerly Mr. Bob's). Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher Lo reconrnend to the City Council to grant ten- tative approval of Soule Addition (P.I.D. 05-118-21-11-31). Motion carried. 10. David Kosmecki appeared regarding Appli atiOPs #85=9 and #85-10 for variance in the required minimum floor area per unit at 5237 and 5239 Unity Court. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to table for consideration until April 8 to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.15, Subd. 5 a) 2), to grant a variance of 190 sq. ft. in the required 750 sq. ft. to build a 28 ft. x 20 ft. single family attached unit at 5237 Unity Court, Lot 2, Block 2, Rolling Green, ani:: at 5239 Unity Court, Lot 1, Block 2, Rolling Green, as re- quested in Applications #85-9 and #85-10 of David Kosmecki. Motion carried. 11. Consideration of final approval of K -Wong Addition located at 5430 Lakeland Ave. North. 14ov8d by Conauissioner Besrtett and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to grant final approval of K -Wong Addition which is a replat of Tracts A & B, Registered Land Survey No. 762, together with that part of vacated Zane Ave. lying South of the North line of said Tract A, extended Westerly, except that part thereof taken iar U.S. Highway No. 169. mation carried. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to adjourn. Motion carried. Nice-Chaiman Thorne Sec eta y agnuson CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 8, 1985 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Besnett, Chris- topher, Feyereisen, Leppa, Magnuson, Malnati, Melich, Senden and Thorne; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Leppa to approve the minutes of the March 11, 1985, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Besnett to recommend to the City Council to deny Applications #85-9 and #85-10, as submitted by David Kosmecki for variance in the required minimum floor area per unit at 5237 Unity Court, Lot 2, Block 2, Rolling Green, and at 5239 Unity Court, Lot 1, Block 2, Rolling Green. The findings of fact are: Mr. Kosmecki has withdrawn fairs requests. Motion carried. 2. Consideration of tentative approval of Michael Wilder's pro- posed plat Luke Nan Addition located at the southeast quadrant of 47th Ave. N. and Hampshire Ave. N. (6623 - 47th Ave. N.). Moved by Commissioner Melich and seconded by Commissioner Leppa to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of Luke Nan Addition which is described as that part of Lot 13 lying North of the South 165' thereof, Klatke's 2nd Addition. Motion carried. Reconsidered impact of the Meineke Muffler Shop proposal (Application #85-1T to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) and Application #85-2T for a conditional use permit to allow auto repair-ininor at 5259 Douglas Drive by John _3 Day) upon the area with respect Lo the other auto- orien act; -.cities its the general neighborhood. (Referred back to the Planning Commission by the City Council at its meeting of 3/19/85.) The following were heard: John J. Day, site owner, 700 Builders Exchange, Minneapolis Bob Gadbois, Meineke Muffler Shops Franchisee. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Melich to recommend to the City Council to approve Applica- tion #85-1T, to rezone from B-4 District (community commer- cial) to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) and Applica- tion #85-2T, for a conditional use permit to allow auto repair -minor, as submitted by John J. Day, property described as east one-half of Lot 1, Block 1, Whitefield. 33 April 8, 1985 - continued The findings of fact are: The property is commercial ori- ented, the size of the lot determines the use to which it can be put, not detrimental and reaffirming decision made at March 11, 1985, meeting. Motion carried 7-3. 4. Jerald C..Holm of Mayer Electric (FMJ Properties) appeared regarding Application #85-13 for variance in the required number of off-street parking spaces. Moved by Commissioner Malnati 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 515.09, Subd. 8 q), to grant a variance of 17 off-street parking spaces in the required 19 spaces at 5128 Hanson Court, Lot 2, Block 1, Mars 2nd Addition. The findings of fact are: No problems before and the pro- posed addition won't create any new problems. Motion carried 6-4. 5. Consideration of Kraus -Anderson Construction Building Divi- sion's building permit to build a retail and office building at 5510-94 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Besnett to recommend to the City Council to approve author- ization to issue building permit #6389 for a 102,000 sq. ft. retail and office building at 5510-94 West Broadway, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 6. Marge Buss of Frank's Furniture appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed plat Castonia Buss Addition located at 5419 Lakeland Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to grant tenta- tive approval of Castonia Buss Addition which is a replat of Lot 31, Auditor's Subdivision No. 328. Motion carried. ?. Steven P. Wilson of Brutger Companies, Inc. appeared regard- ing the following variances for the construction of multiple family housing at 5500 Douglas Drive: A. Application #85-14 for a variance iii the lot area per unit. Application #85-15 ful: a variance in the rear yard and side yard setbacks. Application #85-16 for a variance to allow off-street parking in the front yard setback. 33 April 8, 1985 - continued D. Application #85-17 for a variance i;i the required number of off-street parking spaces. F;. Application #85-18 tur a variance i the parking stall size. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Leppa 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 d) 4) ii), to grant a variance of 73 units to permit a total of 160 units to be con- structed at 5500 Douglas Drive. L•. Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a), to grant a variance of 28' in the required 40' rear yard setback and 3' in the required 15' side yard setback at 5500 Douglas Drive. C. Section 515.09, Subd. 6 e), to grant a variance to allow 48 parking stalls in the front yard setback at 5500 Douglas Drive. Section 515.09, Subd. 8 c), to grant a variance of 80 outdoor parking stalls of the required 160 stalls at 5500 Douglas Drive. L. Section 515.09, Subd. 4 h) 1), to grant a variance of 6" to allow a 9' parking stall width in lieu of the required 9'6" parking stall at 5500 Douglas Drive. The property is 5.4 acres on the east side.of Douglas Drive at 55th Ave. N. The findings of fact are: Proposal meets requirements of HRA, highly desireable project and good mix of units making it marketable. Motion carried. i. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place continued from the last meeting, March 11, 1985, for a public hearing to consider Application #85-4A as submitted by Julik & Adler Homes to rezone from R-3 District (medium density residential) to R-4 District (high density residential at 3431 Douglas Drive. Bob Julik presented a rough site plan and some snapshots of a similar building. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #85-4A, as submitted by Julik & Adler Homes, to rezone from R-3 District (medium density residential) to R-4 District (high density residential) property described as Lot 11, Block 1, Gardendale Acres, that part of Lot 11 Lying E of try+ 22 Ft. THOF. April 8, 1985 - continued The findings of fact are: Insufficient information presented at two meetings on which to make an intelligent decision. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Besnett to adjourn. Motion carried. Chairm n eyereisen Secret ry son 35 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES KAY 13, 1985 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Besnett, Christopher, Feyereisen, Magnuson, Malnati, Melich, Senden and Thorne; the following was absent: Leppa; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Melich to approve the minutes of the April 8, 1985, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #85--21 as submitted by Dennis Persons to rezone from R-4 District (high density residential) to PLM District ( planned tinit development) property at 5430 Douglas Drive. The following were heard: Jahn T. Irving, HRA, and Dennis Persons, Crystal Linoleum and Carpet. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Besnett to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #85-21, as submitted. by Dennis Persons, to rezone from R--4 District (high density residential) to PUD District (planned unit development) the S 140' of Lot 35, ASD 328 as shown on plan prepared by Graphic Design Architects, dated 3/11/85 and revi°jt,d 4/5/85. The findings of fact are: Part of overall improvement of the area with no detrimental effects. Motion carried. 2. Dennis Persons appeared regarding Variance Application #85-26 for variance to delete the requirement for location of barrier curb at 5430 Douglas Drive and Variance Application #85-27 for variance in the required number of parking spaces at 5430 Doug- las Drive. A. Moved by Commissioner Besnett 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) 15) to grant a variance to delete requirement location of barrier curb to be 0' from the lot line in lieu of the 5' as required, at 5430 Douglas Drive, as shown on the plan prepared by Graphic Design Architects, dated 3/11/85 and revised 4/5/85, as requested in Application #85-26 of Dennis Persons. The findings of fact are: barrier curb is not a hardship for Timesavers and gives more space to turn around. Motion carried. B. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher 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 t) to May 13, 1985 - continued grant a variance of 34 parking spaces of the required 168 parking spaces at 5430 Douglas Drive, as shown on the plan prepared by Graphic Design Architects, dated 3/11/85 and revised 4/5/85, as requested in Application #85-27 of Dennis Persons. The findings of fact are: reasonable request, has HRA approval and this variance has been granted to all of the developers in this area. Motion carried 8-0. Thorne abstained. 3. Lorraine Schulte appeared regarding a building permit to build an airplane hangar at Lot #80A Crystal Airport. moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Besnett to recommend to the City Council to approve author- ization to issue building permit #6460 for a 40' x 137' air- plane hangar at Lot #80A Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried 8-1. 4. Consideration of tentative approval of Jim Wodziak and Gerald Batkiewicz's proposed plat Palace Inn Addition located at the northwest corner of West Broadway & Bass Lake Road. Moved by Commissioner Melich and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to grant tenta- tive approval of Palace Inn Addition which is presently de- scribed ,as Lot 1, Block 1, Eris y Addition; also, that part of Lot 18, Auditor's Subdivision No. 22:6 described as follows: Commencing at the NW coy:nor of Lot 17, Aud tar's Subdivisi.oTi No. 226; thence North to a point which is 65' South arta 1.93.2' east of the NW corner of Lot 18, thence East and parallel With the North line of said Lot 18 to the Wly lime of West Broadway; thence SEly on the W1y line of West Broadway to the NE corner of said Lot 17; thence West on the North line of Lot 17 to the place of beginning. Motion carried. 5. Bernie Frey of Dallas Development Company appeared regarding Variance Application #85-25A for variance in the required num- ber of parking spaces at 2960 Winnetka Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Senden that pursuant tri Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Cade to recommend to the Cit} Council to vary or nnordify the strict application of Section 515,09, Subd. 8 m,) and t) to grant a variance of 8 parking spaces of the required 67 parking spaces at 2960 Winnetka Ave. N., Lot 1, Block 1, Lynn Gardens Second Additions as requested in Application #85-25A of James H. Sorenson. The findings of fact are: Enough parking area in this loca- tion for the need of the applicant. Motion carried. May 13, 1985 - continued F Lenard J. Braun appeared regarding Variance Application #85-23T for variance in the required 7500 sq. ft. lot area to allow the construction of a single family home at 5409 - 56th Ave. N. Mewed by Commissioner Thorne and seconded bY Commissioner Melich to table for consideration until June 10 the discussion of Application #85-23T as requested by Lenard J. Braun regarding a variance of 363.05 sq. ft. in the required 7500 sq. .ft. lot area at 5409 - 55th Ave. N., that part of Lot 3 lying west of east 5$, Black 2, Dundee Terrace. The applicant shall submit an acceptable drainage plan of the site 2 creeks prior to the June lb meeting. Motion carried. 7. John Day appeared regarding a building permit to build an auto repair -muffler shop (Meineke Muffler Shop) at 5259 Douglas Drive. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Chris- topher to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #6494 for a 48'8" x 40' auto repair - muffler shop at 5259 Douglas Drive, east one-half of Lot 1, Block 1, Whitefield, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 8. Consideration of tentative approval of HRA 4th Addition located at 5.4 acres east of the intersection of Douglas Drive and 55th Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of HRA 4th Addition. Motion carried. 9. Discussion was held regarding the off-street parking ordinance. Information regarding off-street parking in vicinity commun- ities was requested for consideration. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson ancii seconded by Commissioner Besnett to adjourn. Motion carried. ` f!_ Irma I vereisen Secretary M on 37 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 10, 1985 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:58 p.m. with the following present: Feyereisen, Leppa, Magnuson, Melich and Thorne; the following were absent: Bakken, Besnett, Christopher, Malnati and Senden; also present were wilding Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secretary Scofield. The Chairman declared a quorum was not present. A recess was declared. Commissioner Besnett arrived at. 8:1.4 p.m., and the Chairman recon- vened the meeting. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Melich to approve the minutes of the May 13, 1985 meeting. Motion carried. 1. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #85-30 as subinittc d by City of Crystal HRA to rezone from. I-1 District (warehousing and light industrial) to R-4 District (high density residential) property located between Douglas Drive and Burlington Railroad at 55th Avenue. No one appeared. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Mag- nuson to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #85-30, as submitted. by City of Crystal HRA, to rezone from I-1 District (warehousing and light industrial.) to R-4 District (high density residential) that part of Lot 1, Block 1, TexSota Addition lying east of the west 167.07' thereof, and rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to R-4 District (high density residential) the southerly 20.91' of that part of Lot 12, St. Denis Acres lying east of the west 170.07' thereof. Motion carried. 2. Shrin Murthy of American Dairy Queen Corporation appeared regarding a building permit for remodeling the existing building at 6827 - 56th Ave. N. (Golden Skillet). Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Leppa to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #6615 to American Dairy Queen Corporation for remodeling the existing building located at 6827 - 56th Ave. N., Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center Addition, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 3. James Thompson and Miller Smith of Target Stores appeared regard- ing a building permit to construct 2 screening walls at 5537 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Besnott to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #6613 to Target Stares to b;jild 2 screening walls at 5537 Wast Broadway, Lot 1, Bloch 1, Cardinal Court, subject to standard procedure, ('This is not a solation to the problem but is merely recommending approval for building permit.) Motion carried. June 10, 1985 - continued 4. Lenard J. Braun asked that his Variance Application #85-23T be continued until the Planning Commission meeting on July 8, 1985, as his drainage plan is not ready. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Melich to continue Variance Application #85-23T consideration until July 8, 1985, contingent upon receiving a satisfactory drainage plan 2 weeks prior to the July 8 meeting. Motion carried. 5. Consideration of Variance Application #85-32T requested by Don Adams to build a deck on the house which will encroach in the required 30' side street side yard setback at 5334 Fairview Ave. N. R. 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 51.5.13, Subd. 3 a) 2) ii), to grant a Variance of 20' in the required 30' side street side yard setback for a 12' x 200 dc.ck on the existing house, Logit 1, Block 1, DOTI Adams Addition, at 5334 Fairview Afro. N., as requaested in Application #85-32T of Don Adms. The findings of fact are: Addition would not be a detriment to the neighbors, property on a busy street and a pleasant addition to the house. Motion carried. Consideration of final approval of Schweitzer 2nd Addition located at 3245 Vera Cruz Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Besnett to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval of Schweitzer 2nd Addition which is a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Schweitzer Addition and Lot 7, Block 6, Rosedale Acres. Motion carried. Consideration of tentative approval of proposed plat Roberta Addition located at 5601 Vera Cruz Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Besnett to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of Roberta Addition which is a plat of P.I.D. #04-118-21-31-0005 and #04-118-21-34-0001. Motion carried. Discussion of off-street parking ordinance. Further information was requested with a one-page graph comparing the various communities' ordinances. 39 O June 10, 1985 - continued Moved by commissioner Magnuson and seconded by commissioner Leppa to adjourn. Secre arya uson Motion carried. C Feyereisen CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 8, 1985 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Besnett, Christopher, Feyer- eisen, Leppa, Magnuson, Malnati, Senden and Thorne; the following were absent: Bakken and Melich; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secretary Scofield. Melich arrived at 7:35 p.m. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Leppa to approve the minutes of the June 10, 1985 meeting. Motion carried. Consideration of final approval of proposed plat Luke Nan Addi- tion located at the southeast quadrant of 47th Avenue North and Hampshire Avenue North (6623 - 47th Ave. N.). Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Besnett to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval of Luke Nan Addition which is described as that part of Lot 13 lying North of the South 165' thereof, Klatke's 2nd Addition. Motion carried. 2. Consideration regarding the waiver of platting requirements for the family housing building by Brutger Companies at 5450-5500 Douglas Drive. Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Chris- topher to recommend to the City Council to grant a waiver of the subdivision regulation and approve the division and conveyance of the following: To divide that part of Lot 35, Auditor's Subdivision Number 328, lying East of the West line of Section 4, Township 118, Range 21 into Tract 1: That part of Lot 35, Auditor's Subdivision Number 328, lying East of the West line of Section 4, Township 118, Range 21 and north- erly of the southerly 140 feet thereof, said 140 feet measured along the westerly line of said parcel. Tract 2: The southerly 140 feet of that part of Lot 35, Auditor's Subdivi- sion Number 328, lying East of the West line of Section 4, Town- ship 118, Range 21, said 140 feet measured along the westerly line of said parcel. Al Si.: W July 8, 1985 - Continued To divide Lot 12, St. Denis Acres into Tract 1: That part of LOO 1.2, St. Denis Acres described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the east line of the west 33.00 feet of the Southwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 118, Range 21 and a line parallel with and distant 140.00 feet northerly from the southerly line of Lot 35, Auditor's Subdivision Number 328, thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 03 seconds East, assumed basis for bearings, 239.56 feet along said east line of the west 33.00 feet of the Southwest Quarter of Section 4; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds East 167.07 feet; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 03 seconds East 213.09 feet to the actual point of begin- ning of the tract to be described, which point shall be referred to as Point A; thence south along the last described course to its intersection with the south line of said Lot 12, St. Denis Acres which point shall be referred to as Point B; thence North along said course to Point A; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds East to the Easterly line of Lot 12, St. Denis Acres; thence southeasterly along the said easterly line to the Southeast corner of Lot 12, St. Denis Acres, thence westerly along the southerly line of said Lot 12 to Point B and there terminating. Tract 2: Lot 12, St. Denis Acres except that part thereof described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the east line of the west 33.00 feet of the Southwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 118, Range 21 and a line parallel with and distant 140.00 feet northerly from the southerly line of Lot 35, Auditor's Subdivision Number 328, thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 03 seconds East, assumed basis for bearings, 239.56 feet along said east line of the west 33.00 feet of the Southwest Quarter of Section 4; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds East 167.07 feet; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 03 seconds East 213.09 feet to the actual point of begin- ning of the tract to be described, which point shall be referred to as Point A; thence south along the last described course to its intersection with the south line of said Lot 12, St. Denis Acres which point shall be referred to as Point B; thence North along said course to Point A; thence North 89 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds East to the Easterly line of Lot 12, St. Denis Acres; thence southeasterly along the said July 8, 1985 - Continued easterly line to the Southeast corner of Lot 12, St. Denis Acres, thence westerly along the southerly line of said Lot 12 to Point B and there terminating. I1TS`0 To divide Lo.: 1, Block 1 Tex Sota Addition into Tract 1: That part of Lot 1, Block 1, Tex Sota Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles, in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota lying easterly of the following described line: Commencing at the southwesterly corner of said Lot 1, Block 1, Tex Sota Addition, thence easterly along the south line of said lot 167.07 feet to the actual point of beginning of the line to be described, thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 03 seconds East to the north line of said lot and block and there terminating. Tract 2: That part of Lot 1, Block 1, Tex Sota Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles, in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota lying westerly of the following described line: Commencing at the southwesterly corner of said Lot 1, Block 1, Tex Sota Addition, thence easterly along the south line of said lot 167.07 feet to the actual point of beginning of the line to be described, thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 03 seconds East to the north line of said lot and block and there terminating. Motion carried. 3. Steve Wilson of Brutger Companies appeared regarding a building permit to construct a 160 -unit apartment building at 5450-5500 Douglas Drive. Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Melich r.. recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #6729 for a 160 -unit apartment building at 5450- 5500 Douglas Drive, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 4. Consideration regarding ars amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (Twin Lakes). Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Besneit. Lo set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:30 p,111., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, August 12, 1985, to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (Twin Lakes) said amendment to read: July 8, 1985 - Continuted Section 515.07, Subd. 5 e) Notwithstanding the provisions of clauses b) and c) a detached accessory building or structure may be erected or located within a front yard on an interior lot abutting in whole on Twin Lakes provided it does not en- croach in the 30' front yard setback or 5' side yard setback. Motion carried. 5. Bill Jurkens appeared regarding a building permit to construct an addition at 5301 Douglas Drive (Octopus Car Wash). Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Malnati to recommend to the City Council to approve authoriza- tion to issue building permit #6679 for a 32' x 63' addition at 5301 Douglas Drive (Octopus Car Wash), with no additional curb cut on Edgewood Avenue, Lot 2, Block 1, Whinnery Terrace, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 6. In the review of the Housing Maintenance Code it was proposed that the ordinance applying to rental property be modified for owner -occupied property. Interest was expressed in the licens- ing procedure. Tom Heenan said he would bring the inspector from Brooklyn Center, Ron Warren, to the next meeting to explain how the code works in Brooklyn Center. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Leppa to table this item until August 12, 1985. Motion carried. 7. Consideration regarding an amendment to U -ie. Comprehensive Plan (Housing). Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Chris- topher to set a public hearing before the Planninq Commission at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, August 12, 1985, to consider an amendment to the Comprensive Plan (Housing). Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Thorne to adjourn. Motion carried. Chair a eyereisen Secreta y mdgffiison CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1985 The x•egular meeting of the C"ryst' al Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Besnett, Feex7eisen, Legpa, Magnuson, Malnati and Thorne; the following were absent: Christopher, Melich and Sinden; also present were Building inspec- tor Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secretary Sco- field. Christopher arrived at 7:32 p.m. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Besnett to approve the minutes of the July 8, 1985, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan (Housing). Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to recommend to the City Council to approve an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan (Housing) with the stipulation that if a mandatory inspection system is initiated it is to be sub- mitted to both the Planning Commission and the City Council for review and acceptability. Motion carried. �'. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance relating to accessory buildings on property abutting Twin Lakes. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve an amend- ment to the zoning ordinance relating to accessory buildings on property abutting Twin Lakes Section 515.07, Subd. 5 e) to read as follows: Notwithstanding the provisions of clauses b) and c) a detached accessory building or structure may be erected or located within a front yard on an interior lot abutting in whoie on Twin Lakes provided it does not encroach in the 30 ft. front yard setback or 5 ft. side yard setback. Motion carried. J. Lenard J. Braun reappeared regarding Variance Application #85-23T for variance in the required 7500 sq. ft. lot area to allow the construction of a single family home at 5409 - 56th Ave. N. This application was tabled at the May 13 meeting until a satisfactory drainage plan was presented. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Leppa that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to recommend Lo the City Council. to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.15, Subd. 2 c) 3) i) to grant a variance of 363.05 sq. ft. in the required 7500 sq. ft. lot area at 5409 - 56th Ave. N., that part of Lot 3 lying west of east 5', Block 2, Dundee Terrace, as requested in Application #85-23T of Lenard J. Braun, with the following conditions: August 12, 1985 - Continued :{. A workable drainage plan be submitted in the event of a change in building plans. b. The builder furnish surety and enter into agreement with the City to construct drainage as approved as a condition of issuance of permit. The findings of face ares Has z workable drainage plan, should enter into agreement with the City and provide a bona and a building permit should not be issued until the agree- ment is okayed by the Building and Engineering Departments. Motion carried 6-2. 4. Steve Leppa of Northside Property Management appeared regard- ing Variance Application #85-38 to reduce the requirement for a 5' setback of curb to lot line at 5241 W. Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Commissioner Bakken 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) 15) to grant a variance to reduce the requirement for a 5' setback of curb from property line to 1' along lire adjoining proposed Lot 1 & Lot 2 at 5241 W. Broadway, Lot 1, Block 1, Conservation Systems Addition, as requested in Application #85-38 of Steve Leppa of Northside Property Management. The findings of fact are: it seems to fit in with his plans for division of property along with mortgaging and not a pro- blem with either side. Motion carried. (Commissioner Leppa abstained.) J. Consideration of tentative approval of proposed plat Conserva- tion Systems 2nd Addition located at 5241 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Besnett to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of Conservation Systems 2nd Addition which is de- scribed as Lot 1, Block 1, Conservation Systems Addition. Motion carried. (Commissioner Leppa abstained.) Architect Bert Shacter, Forrest Russell, Jane Miller and Ron Cabeen of Target appeared regarding a building permit to build a stockroom addition at 5537 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve author- ization to issue building permit #6851 for a 133' x 94' stock- room addition at 5537 West Broadway, Lot 1, Block 1, Cardinal Court, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. August 12, 1985 - Continued i. Chairman Feyereisen relinquished the gavel to Vice Chairman Thorne as he had a personal interest in this item. Charles Hillstrom appeared regarding .x building permit for remodeling at 3333 Vera Cruz. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to recommend to the City Council to approve authoriza- tion to issue building permit #6862 for remodeling at 3333 Vera Cruz, Lot 3, Block 6, Rosedale Acres, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 8. Dennis Persons of Park Place. Associates appeared regarding a building permit to build a retail, office and warehouse build- ing at 5430 Douglas Drive. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Besnctt to recommend, to the City Council to approve authoriza- tion to issue building permit #6883 to build a retail, office and warehouse building, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 9. Mr. and Mrs. Orval 0. Perleberg appeared regarding Variance Application #85-40A to retain two curb cuts on their property at 4010 Douglas Drive. Maven by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Thorne that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to recommend to the City Council to vary car modify the strict application of Section 515. 9, Subd. 4 h) 10), to grant a variance to allow two curb cuts on a single family lot at 4010 Douglas Thrive, West 147' of Lot 36, Glenwood .Manor, as requested in Application #85-40A of Mr. and Mrs. Orval t3. Pe.r lebeTq. The findings of fact are: the driveway is existing with asphalt pavement and it would be an imposition on the property owners to conform to code that did not exist when driveway was put in. Motion carried. Consideration of tentative approval of proposed plat Emond Addition located at 3448 Hampshire Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of Emond Addition which is described as Lot 11 and south half of Lot 10 except street, Block 2, Gardendale Acres. Motion carried. 11, Continued from July 8 meeting a review of the Housing Main- tenance Code. Andy Alberti, Building Inspector, explained the code's use in Brooklyn Center. Planning Commission Chairman 47 August 12, 1985 Continued requested Tom Heenan send copies of the existing Housing Code to Planning Commissioners. Concern was expressed at having same Housing Maintenance Code for single family residences as for multiple housing. Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to continue this review to the September 9 meeting. Motion carried. i). It was requested that the City Engineer make his recommenda- tions regarding possible changes in the off-street parking ordinance for the September 9 meeting. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Thorne to adjourn. Secretaryiso I/ n Motion carried. s Chair a Feyereisen W CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 9, 1985 The regular meeting of the Crystal Plannincj Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Besnett, Feyereisen, Magnuson, Malnati, Melich, Senden and Thorne; the following were absent: Christopher and Senden; also present were Building Inspec- tor Peterson, Assistant Engineer Smith and Recording Secretary Sco- field. Senden arrived at 7:32 p.m. Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Commissioner Thorne to approve the minutes of the August 12, 1985, meeting. Motion carried. The next regular Planning Commission meeting falls on October 14, 1985, which is a legal holiday (Columbus Day). Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Melich that the next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., October 7, 1985. Motion carried. Reed Banet of Paster Enterprises appeared regarding a building permit to build a retail store addition (County Seat Outlet Store) to the shopping center at 345 Willow Bend. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Magnu- son to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #6952 for a 70' x 120' retail store addi- tion at 345 Willow Bend, Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. Lloyd J. Gramling of Knights of Columbus appeared regarding a building permit to build an addition at 4947 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Malnati to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #6954 for a two-level 55' x 20' addition at 4947 West Broadway, Lot 1, Block 1, Father William Blum Addi- tion, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. Happy D. Moselle of Lance, Inc. and Mike Townsend of Neal Perlich Realty appeared regarding a building permit to build a fast food restaurant (Skipper's) at 6230 - 56th Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Melich to recommend to the City Council to deny authorization to issue building permit #6962 for a 45' x 48' fast food restaurant at 6230 - 56th Ave. N., Lot 2, Block 1, Blakenborough Addition in the belief and conclusion that the plan does not conform to the Crystal City Code Section 515.07, Subdivision 3. Motion carried 50 September 9, 1985 - continued 5. Continued from the August 12, 1985, meeting a review of the Housing Maintenance Code with Tom Heenan of the Health Dept. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Besnett requesting Tom Heenan to make up a list of important changes he felt necessary and present it to the Planning Commission. If the Commission did not agree, a committee would meet to write changes. Motion carried. 6. Continued from the August 12, 1985, meeting :_i discussion of off-street parking ordinance. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, October 7, 1985, to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordi- nance said amendment to read: Section 515.09, Subd. 4) h) 1) Parking Space Size. Each park- ing space shall be not less than 9 feet wide and 20 feet in length exclusive of access aisles, and each space shall be served adequately by access aisles. Section 515.09, Subd. 8 cc) Furniture store. At least 1 off- street parking space for each 300 sq. ft. of floor area. Section 515.09, Subd. 8 dd) Motor vehicle sales lots. At least 5 off-street parking spaces in addition to storage and display areas. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to adjourn. Motion carried. Secretary Ma n ori "Chirmanereisen sr CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 7, 1985 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Christopher, Feyer- eisen, Leppa, Magnuson, Malnati, Nlelich and Thorne; the following were absent: Besnett_ and Senden, also present were Building inspec- tor Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to approve the minutes of the September 9, 1985, meeting. Motion carried. 1. The next regular Planning Commission meeting falls on November 11, 1985, which is a legal holiday (Veterans Day). Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Chris- topher that the next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 1985. Motion carried. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance relating to off-street parking. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to recoctimend to the City Council. to approve an amendment to the zaning ordinance relating to off-street parking to read as follows: Section 515.09, Subd. 4) h) 1) Parking Space Size. Each parking space shall be not less than 9 feet wide and 20 feet in length exclusive of access aisles, and each space shall be served adequately by access aisles. Section 515.09, Subd. 8 cc) Furniture store. At least off-street parking space for each 300 sq. ft. of floor area. Section 515.09, Subd. 8 dd) Motor vehicle sales lots. At least 5 off-street parking spaces in addition to storage and display areas. Motion carried. 3. Merle Mattson appeared regarding a building permit to remodel the interior of the building at 4725 - 36th Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Malnati to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #7028 for interior remodeling at 4725 - 36th Ave. N., Lot 1, Block 1, Noble Drug Complex, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. October 7, 1985 - continued 4. Edward DeJarlais appeared regarding a building permit to con- struct a storage building at 3231 Nevada Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve au- thorization to issue building permit #7050 for construction of a storage building aL 3231 Nevada Ave. N., Lot 2, Block 1, Robbinsdale Gardens 2nd, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 5. Consideration regarding changes in the flood plain ordinance. Moved by Commissioner Melich and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to set a public hearing before the Planning Commis- sion at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, November 12, 1985, to consider changes in the flood plain ordinance. Motion carried. Commissioner Thorne recommended a letter be sent to the home owners involved, explaining the change. 6. The City Council referred to the Planning Commission for their comments and review consideration of creating a tax increment finance district of the Nafstad Development. Boundaries will be lying roughly between 30th and 32nd Avenues and between Douglas and Brunswick. The following were heard: Dave Kennedy, City Attorney John Moravec, City Council Member Burt Genis, 5949 - 29th Place Shirlie Lundgren, 6307 - 34th Ave N Mike Abrams, 6017 N. 29th Place Sheldon Friedman, 5908 Medicine Lake Road Gary Bell, 6109 Medicine Lake Road Doris Slough, 3301 Brunswick Ave N Moved by commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to advise the Council that the Planning Commission does not favor a tax increment finance district be formed for this project. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner MagnusoD and Gec anded by commissioner Melich that if the City Council is to consider and proceed with the tax increment finance district, the Council should request a study of the impact on the neighborhood which would address topics of traffic, density and flooding. Motion carried. October 7, 1985 - continued 7. Ron Billstrom appeared regarding a building permit to build an airplane hangar at Lot #7B-1 Crystal Airport. Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve author- ization to issue building permit #7026 to build a 40' x 154' airplane hangar at Lot #7B-1 Crystal Airport, subject to stand- ard procedure. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Leppa to adjourn. Motion carried. Chairma yerei.sen fa � �00_' Secretar Magn n I CAM 54 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 12, 1985 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning COifmissiOn convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Feyereisen, Leppa, Magnuson, Malnati, Melich, Senden and Thorne; the follow- ing were absent: Besnett and Christopher; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Record- ing Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Leppa to approve the minutes of the October 7, 1985, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider a change in the flood plain ordinance. The following were heard: Joe Thorne, 6802 - 36th Ave. N. Bob Peyton, 6810 - 36th Ave. N. Wyman Baker, 3011 Vera Cruz Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Leppa to recommend to Me City Council to approve an amerid-- trent, to the flood plain ordinance Section 515. 47, ,Subd. 5, to read as follows: Subd. 5. Establishment of Flood Plain Zoning Districts. The boundaries of the Flc odway, Flood Fringe and General Flood Plain Districts, as shown on the zoning District Map, .shall be Erased on applicable data contained in Floor Insurance Study, City of Crystal, Minnesota, dated June 1, 1978, and all water surface profiles, Flood Boundary., Floodway Maes and Flood Insurance Rate maps attached thereto and, partially revised as indicated in DNB's sub- mittal to the federal Emergency Managernent Agq_l dated May 16, 1985, on file with the City Clerk. The Flood Insurance Study referred to above is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into the Zoning District Map and this Code. The Flood Insurance Study will be on file in tete City Engineering Department and is open to inspec- tion by the public during normal business hours of the City. Motion carried. 2. Consideration of final approval of Castonia Buss Addition lo- cated at 5419 Lakeland Ave. N. (Frank's Furniture). Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Mag- nuson to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval of Castonia Buss Addition which is a replat of Lot 31, Audi- tor's Subdivision No. 328. Motion carried. November 12, 1985 - continued �. Michael Fischer appeared regarding a request to create zoning text that will permit the operation of an outdoor amusement center (mini -golf, batting cages, go-karts) as a conditional use in an I-2 zoning district. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Conuu ssior,cr Bakken to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7;30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the near ter may be heard, December 9, 1985, to consider adopting zoning text that will provide a conditional use for an amusement center in an I-2 Heavy Industrial District. Motion carried. 4. Discussion was held regarding the Nafstad proposal (30th Brunswick vicinity). The following were heard: Shirlie Lundgren, 6307 - 34th Ave. N. Norm Nafstad, proponent Don Slough, 3301 Brunswick Ave. N. Gary Nafstad, proponent Mildred Miller, 3313 Brunswick Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to table the Nafstad proposal as long as tax incre- ment financing is part of the package and until Mr. Nafstad in a Formal presentation addresses traffic, d nsii_y, flooding of low land, schooling, police protection, street repairs and maintenance. Motion carried. ��. James Donicht appeared regarding a building permit to reroof and put up new walls at 5170 West Broadway (Duke's Body Shop). Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Senden to recommend to the City Council to approve author- ization to issue building permit #7147 to reroof and put up new walls at 5170 West }roadway, subject to standard procedure, Motion carried. -. Douglas Sinclair appeared regarding Application #85-43 for a conditional use permit to allow construction of a convenience food establishment (Taco Bell) in a B-3 District at 6800 - 56th Ave. N. (present site of Nankin Express Restaurant). Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Malnati 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 9, 1985, to consider the Application #85-43 of Douglas Sinclair for a conditional use permit to allow construction of a convenience food establishment in a B-3 District at 6800 - 56th Ave. N., Lot 4, Block 1, General Mills Crystal. Motion carried. November 12, 1985 - continued ?. Mark Feyereisen appeared regarding Variance Application #85-44T to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being building does not have the required rear yard setback, and Variance Application #85-45T for an addition and deck to the house which will encroach in the required 40' rear yard setback at 3404 Zane Ave. N. Moved by Ccarnrnissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commis- sioner Bakken that pursuarht to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Cade tQ recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the Strict application of Section: 515.05, Surd, 2, to allow the expansion of a non -conforming building to permit a kitchen addition and deck to be con- structed at 3404 "bane Ave. N., Tract B Registered Land Survey #470, as requested in Application #85-44T of Mark Feyereisen. The findings of fact are: Nice addition to home and not detrimental to surrounding properties. Motion carried. i . Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by ccr=is- sioner 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. 4 a) , to grant a variance of 18.2' in the required 40' rear yard setback for a kitchen addition and deck to the existing house, 3404 Zane Ave. N., Tract 13 Registered ,and Survey #47G, as requested in Application #B5• -45T of Mark Feyereisen. The findings of fact are: Nice addition to home and not detrimental to surrounding properties. Motion carried. Consideration of final approval of proposed plat Palace Inn Addition located at the northwest corner of West Broadway & Bass Lake Road (Palace Inn -Broadway Pizza). Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval of Palace Inn Addition which is presently described as Lot 1, Block 1, Brisky Addition; also, that part of Lot 18, Auditor's Subdivision No. 226 described as follows: Commencing at the GVW corner of Lot 17, Auditor's Subdivision No. 226; thence North to a point which is 65' South and 199.2' east of the NW corner of Lot 18, thence East and pa.rallcl with the north lige of said Lot l8 to the Wly line of West Broadway; thence SEly on the Wly lire Of meet Broadway to the NE c=orner of said Lot 17 thence West on the North line of Lot 17 to the place of beginning. Motion carried. November 12, 1985 - Continued =k. Discussion was held regarding Housing Maintenance Code. Tom Heenan was requested to prepare a code that he feels is work- able and includes the features of licensing of rental units, appeals procedure and to allow owner -occupied dwellings to be declared "Unfit for Occupancy." Moved by Commissioner Magnuson ai«1 seconded by Commissioner Thorne to adjourn. Motion carried. � r Chairman Fey eisen Secretary Magn a S-7 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 9, 1985 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Besnett, Christopher, Feyereisen, Leppa, Magnuson, Malnati, Melich, Senden and Thorne; the following was absent: Bakken; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, city Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secre- tary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to approve the minutes of the November 12, 1985, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a pudic hearing to consider an amendment to the zoning code establishing amusement centers, as a condi- tional use in the I-2 District (heavy industrial). Mike Fischer proposes to erect a facility having 10 go-karts, min- iature golf and 4 batting cages. Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Chris- topher to recommend to the City Council to approve an amend- ment to the zoning code establishing amusement centers as a conditional use in the I-2 District (heavy industrial). The findings of fact are: I-2 District is the best location because of the absence of houses. The following voted aye: Christopher, Feyereisen, Leppa, Melich and Senden. The following voted no: Besnett, Mag- nuson, Malnati and Thorne. Motion carried 5-4. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to direct Staff to make appropriate recommendations Lo the City Attorney regarding parking, time of opera. -tion, noise levels, pertinent to granting a conditional use. Motion carried. 2. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and 1 ---he place as advertised for a public hearing to consider. Application x}85-43 as submitted by Taco Bell for a conditional use permit to allow construction of a convenience food establishment in a B-3 District, property located at 6800 - 56th Ave. N. The proponent presented the following: Doug Sinclair stated they propose to build a new building with drive-Lhrough. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommends to the City Council to approve Appli- cation #85-43, as submitted by Taco Bello for a conditional use permit to allow construction of a convenience food establishment in a B-3 'District at 6800 - 56th Ave. N., Lot 4, Block 1, General Mills Crystal Addition. December 9, 1985 - continued The findings of fact are: This will be an improvement to the existing vacant building and no detriment to commercial surrounding properties. Motion carried. .�. Doug Sinclair of Taco Bell appeared regarding a building per- mit to construct a convenience food establishment at 6800 - 56th Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Besnett to recommend to the City Council to approve author- ization to issue building permit #7173 to construct a con- venience food establishment at 6800 - 56th Ave. N., subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 4. Consideration,of final approval of Conservation Systems 2nd Addition located at 5241 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval of Conservation Systems 2nd Addition which is a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Conservation Systems Addition. (Commissioner Leppa abstained.) Motion carried. - - Bern .e Yr..;3,,, cepDallas Development Company appeared regarding Variance Application #85-46A for variance in the required number of parking spaces at 2960 Winnetka Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Besnett that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Cade to recommend to the City Council to Crary or modify the strict application of Section 515.09, Subd. 8 m) to grant a variance of 12 parking spaces of the required 71 parking spaces at 2964 Winnetka Ave. N., Lot 1, Flock 1, Lynn Gardens Second Addition, as requested in Application #85-46A of Ber 5ie Frey. The findings of fact are: Based on all available information this is a reasonable request. Use of present parking lot is very minimal. Motion carried. �. Bernie Frey of Dallas Development Company appeared regarding a building permit to make first floor improvements in the building at 2960 Winnetka for an adolescent chemical depend- ency clinic. Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Commissioner Thorne to recommend to the City Council to approve authoriza- tion to issue building permit #7177 for improvements in the building at 2960 Winnetka Ave. N., subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. o December 9, 1985 - continued 7. Consideration of final approval of Roberta Addition located at 5601 Vera Cruz Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Melich and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval of Roberta Addition which is a replat of P.I.D. #04-118-21-31-0005 and #04-118-21-34-0001. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Senden and seconded by Commissioner Magnu- son to acknowledge the services of Commissioners Thorne, Leppa, Besnett and Melich as they retire at the end of 1985. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Senden and seconded by Commissioner Magnu- son to adjourn. Motion carried. 'f C a' n1ire�,sen r Secretary /' us