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1986 PC Meeting MinutesW CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 13, 1986 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Christopher, Feyereisen, and Magnuson; the following were absent: Malnati and Senden; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secretary Scofield. Chairman Feyereisen declared there was not a quorum present and therefore the meeting would not be held. He called a special meeting for January 27, 1986. .r r t�airman e, reisen Secretary M&4afi son f January 27, 1986, Meeting was cancelled for lack of a quorum. CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 10, 1986 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Bakken, Barden, Christopher, Feyercisen, Magnuson, Malnati and Timmer- man; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engi- neer Sherburne and Recording Secretary Borrell. David B. Anderson, James J. Barden and George K. Timmerman were sworn in as commissioners. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to approve the minutes of the December 9, 1985, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Chairman Feyereisen declared that nominations were open for officers to the Planning Commission consisting of Chairman, Vice -Chairman and Secretary for the year ending December 31, 1986. Commissioner Magnuson renominated Francis Feyereisen as Chairman of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1986. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to re-elect Francis Feyereisen as Chairman of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1986, by unanimous ballot. Motion carried. Conmissioner Bakken n0Mitja [_c J Paulette Magnuson as Vice - Chairperson of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1986. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Malnati to elect Paulette Magnuson as Vice -Chairperson of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1986, by unanimous ballot. Motion carried. Commissioner Magnuson nominated Harley Bakken as Secretary of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1986. Moved by Commi _ �, ioner Magnuson and seconded by commissianer Christopher to elect. Hanley Bakken, as Secretary of the Plan- ning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1986, by unanimous ballot. Motion carried. February 10, 1986 - continued . Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the plass as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #85-47A as submitted by Northwest Family Physicians to re- zone from I-2 District (Heavy Industrial) to B-4 District (Community Commercial) property located at 5200 Douglas Drive. Dr. G. A. Schissel of Northwest Family Physicians appeared. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to recommend to the City Council to approve Applica- tion #85-47A, as submitted by Northwest Family Physicians, to rezone from I-2 District (Heavy Industrial) to B-4 Dis- trict (Community Commercial), P.I.D. #09-118-21-22-0005. The findings of fact are: The rezoning will comply with what is there; there should be no problem in rezoning that area. Motion carried. Consideration of tentative approval of proposed plat Ander- sons Gardendale Acres located at 3443 Douglas Drive as sub- mitted by Keith Anderson. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commis- sioner Malnati to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of Andersons Gardendale Acres which is a replat of 3443 Douglas Drive, Lot 10, Block 1, Gardendale Acres. Motion carried. 4. Consideration of Variance Applicatior7 #86-1 as submitted by Mark W. Olson to allow an air conditioner condenser to be located in side yard of his dwelling at 4231 Hampshire Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Timmerman that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Cade to recommend to the City council tO vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.07, 5ubd. 5 d), to allow an air conditioner condenser to be located in side yard of dwell- ing at 4231 Hampshire Ave. N., Dot 6, Black 4, Ostman's Addi- tion, as requested in Application #86-1 of Mark W. Olson. The findings of fact are: Well away from the neighbors rause; the neighbor does not have any objection to it; apparently there is no reason not to have it on the side of the house. Motion carried. }. Consideration of Application #86-2 as submitted by John R. Paulson for rezoning property from R-4 District- (High Density Residential) to R-0 District (Residential Office) and Applica- tion #86-3 for a conditional use permit to allow the construc- tion of a senior citizen apartment building at 5755 W. Broadway. February 10, 1986 - Continued Moved by Commissioner Magnuson 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, Monday, March 10, 1986, to consider the request of John R. Paulson to rezone from R-4 Dis- trict (High Density Residential) to R -O District (Resi- dential Office) property described as Lot 1, Block 1, Tschudy Addition. Motion carried. B. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to set a public hearing before the Planning Conwissioa at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter raay be heard, Monday, March 10, 1986, to consider the request of John F. Paulsen Ler a conditional use per- mit to allow the construction of a senior citizen apart- ment building at property described as Lot 1, Block 1$ Tschudy Addition. Motion carried. Rod Neujahr, Architect, and Tim Gray representing Olivet Bap- tist Church appeared regarding a building permit for a new addition to the existing building at 3415 Louisiana Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to iecormlend to the City Council to approve au- thorization to issue building permit #7196 to Olivet Baptist Church for a new addition to the existing building located at 3415 Louisiana Ave. N., Lot 3, Block 1, Mount Crystal Addi- tion, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 7. Randy Bedell of Spotless Carwash of Crystal Inc. appeared regarding Application #86-4T for a conditional use permit to allow the construction and operation of a 4 -bay self-serv- ice automobile wash at 3201 Douglas Drive. moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Cornmis- sioner Bakken to set a public hearing before the Planning Conuaission at 7:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, March 10, 1986, to consider the re- quest of Randy Bedell for a conditional use permit to allow the construction and operation of a 4 -lay self-service auto- mobile wash at property described as Lot. 3, Bidet 1, Clark Oil Addition. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Malnati to direct that mailed notices be sent to all proper- ties within 500 ft. of the site. By roll call and voting aye: Anderson, Bakken, Barden, Christopher, Magnuson and Malnati; voting no: Feyereisen and Timmerman. Motion carried 6 to 2. February 10, 1986 - continued 8. Karl F. Kaupp Of SuperAmerica appeared regarding Variance Application #86-5 for a building addition at 5359 W. Broadway. Moved by COMMissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to continue discussion until the March 10, 1986, Plan- ning Commission meeting to determine the necessary variances needed for this project. Motion carried. 9. Discussion of Rental 11cusirig Licensing with Tarn flee,,,, was set for the April 1986 Planning Commission meeting. 10. Recommendation of appointments to the Long Range Planning Commission for 1986 will be considered at the March 10, 1986, meeting. 11. The City Council requested the Planning Commission to study conditions which could be placid on a conditional use permit (relative to establishing amusement centers in the 1-2 Dis- trict, Heavy Industrial), such as parking, lighting, sign restrictions, hours of operation, liability insurance, noise levels, bonding requirements, handling of food and beverages, what property is used for in the off season, maintenance star dards, and residential proximity; and to report back to the City Council by the second meeting in January, 1986. Chairman Feyereisen passed the gavel to Commissioner Magnuson. Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner Timmerman to reconsider establishing conditional use in I-2 District. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Barden to continue the discussion of the conditional use per- mit until March 10, 1986, and invite the proponent back to talk with us. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson seconded by Commissioner Bakken to adjourn. Motion carried. ' Cha rman Fey eisen Secret r Bakken M CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 10, 1986 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Bakken, Barden, Elsen, Feyereisen, Magnuson and Timmerman; the following was absent: Christopher; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne, Assistant City Engineer Smith and Recording Secretary Scofield. Jane A. Elsen was sworn _. a commissioner. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to approve the minutes of the February 10, 1986, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application 086-2 to rezone from R-4 District (High Density Residential) to R-0 District (Residential Office) and Application k86-3 for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of Ziderly (zenior citizen) ljousing as submitted by John R. Paulson, property located at 5755 West Broadway. The proponent pre- sented the following: Prr)poses to .wild a 3 -story, 38 -unit, 1 and 2 -bedroom Elderly Housing building, facing Kentucky Ave. N. with private financing. The f of lowin;g wa,s heard: Irene Koch, 5764 Maryland Ave. N. A. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commis- sioner Bakken to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #86-2, as submitted by John R. Paulson, to rezone from R-4 District (High Density Residential) to R -O District (Residential Office) property described as Lot 1, Block 1, Tschudy Addition. The findings of fact are: This is areasonable request and an asset to the City. Motion carried. B. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #86-3, as submitted by John R. Paulson, for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of Elderly (senior citizen) Housing, property described as Lot 1, Block 1, Tschudy Addition. The findings of fact are: Asset to the City and the City needs the unit. Motion carried. 2. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application Mw March 10, 1986 - continued #86-4T for a conditional use permit to allow the construction and operation of a 4 -bay self-service car 'wash at 3201 Douglas Drive, as submitted by Randy Bedell. The proponents (Fundy Bedell; Larry Kirk, representative of manufacturer of equip- ment; Terry L andeen, :representative of Specialty Products and Douglas Preston, resident from Golden Valley) presented the fallowing: room for 18 stacking cars; hours of operation from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days per week, will be attended to including policing of area -4 times per day; estimated 9-14 cars per hour; a chain limo faced with redwood fence on two sides and bsli8ves to be a needed, facility in the area. The following were heard: Dr. Rodger Ginsberg, 3200 Edgewood Ave. N. Rod Wald, 3120 Georgia Ave. N. Harold Marcotte, 3156 Edgewood Ave. N. Shirlie Lundgren, 6307 - 34th Ave. N. Mike Halek, 3141 Douglas Drive Moved by Commissioner '_'immerman and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to recommend to the City Council to approve Applica- tion #86-4T, as submitted by Randy Bedell of Spotless Carwash of Crystal, Inc., fOr a conditional use permit to allow the constructicn and operation of a 4 -bay self-service car wash at 3201 Douglas Drive, Lest 3, Block 1, Clack Oil Addition. The findings of fact are: Presently the corner is an eyesore so would be an improvement, no increase in traffic over a gas station and large enough lot for this operation. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Timmerman to amend the main motion to include the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. be made a condition. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to amend the proposed amendment to provide 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. hours on weekends and that an attendant be on duty 6 hours minimum per day on weekends. The following voted aye on the amendment: Anderson, Bakken, Barden, Magnuson and Elsen. The following voted no: Feyer- eisen and Timmerman. Motion carried 5-2. The following voted aye on the main motion: Bakken, Timmer- man and Elsen. The following voted no: Anderson, Barden, Feyereisen and Magnuson. Motion lost 4 to 3. 3. Michael Fischer appeared regarding reconsidering an amendment to the zoning code establishing amusement centers as a condi- tional use in the I-2 District (Heavy Industrial). March 10, 1986 - continued Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to continue until April 14, 1986, to provide oppor- tunity for newer commissioners to become familiar with the issue. Motion carried. d. Richard G. Thompson of Country Kitchen appeared regarding Variance Application #86-6A for variance in the required number of parking spaces at 3501 Vera Cruz Ave. N. Moved by ComTnission+er Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Barden that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Cade to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.09, Subd. 8 v) to grant a variance of 17 parking spaces of the required 81 parking spaces at 3541 Vera. Cruz Ave. N., Lot 1, Block 1, Graoeview Addition, as requested in Application #86-6A of Richard G. Thompson. The findings of fact are. This is a. reasonable request for the amount of parking variance for this facility, nice addi- tion and no detriment to surrounding property. Motion carried. Arlon W. Lindner, realtor, appeared regarding tentative ap- proval of proposed plat Emma S. Phillips Addition located at 6911 Corvallis Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to recommend to the: City Council to grant tentative approval of Emma S. Phillips Addition which is a replat of Lot 10, including the N 2 of the vacated alley, Russ Second Addition to Crystal Village, Minnesota and that part of Lot 11, Russ Second Addition to Crystal Village, Minnesota, lying East of the West 140.55 feet including the N2 of the vacated alley. Motion carried. c;. Consideration of appointments to the Long Range Planning Commission for 1986. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Timmerman to recommend to the City Council that Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Magnuson and Commissioner Elsen be appointed to the Long Range Planning Commission for 1986. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to adjourn. mnt .i oa carr led. s - --- C airmaneyereisen Secretary Bakken CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 14, 1986 Im The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Bakken, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Magnuson and Timmerman; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne, Assistant City Engineer Smith and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to approve the minutes of the March 10, 1986, meeting. Motion carried. Chairman Feyereisen requested that the minutes state that the Planning Commission will take up the matter of Licensing - Rental Housing with Tom Heenan, Supervising Sanitarian, at its next meeting, May 12, 1986. 1. Michael Fischer appeared regarding an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance establishing amusement centers as a conditional use in the I-2 District (Heavy Industrial). Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Timmerman to recommend to the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinanae establishing amusement centers as a conditional use in the I-2 District (Heavy Industrial). The following voted aye: Barden, Christopher, Feyereisen, Magnuson, Elsen and Timmerman. The following voted no: Anderson and Bakken. Motion carried 6-2. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to adopt the following conditions: food service limited to soft drinks and candy by vending machine only, proximity of site to residential zoning should be a minimum of 300 ft., licensing, minimum 6 ft. high chain link fence around perimeter, parking of 10 parking stalls plus 1/3 theoretical capacity, provide a 6 ft. minimum demarcation for pedestrian access and provide toilet facilities complying with the State Building Code connected to the City sewer and water. Motion carried. 2. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Anderson 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, Monday, May 12, 1986, to consider the request of Super - America for a conditional use permit to allow a convenience food establishment at 5359 West Broadway, property described as Lot 8, Block 1, and that part of Lot 1 lying N of the S line of Lot 8 extended E except road, Becker's Addition. Motion carried. April 14, 1986 - continued Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to table to May 12, 1986, Variance Application #86-5 to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being square footage of site; Variance Application #86-7 to grant a variance in the required 25 ft. front yard setback and Variance Application #86-8 to grant a variance in the re- quired number of parking spaces to construct an addition 5359 West Broadway as requested by SuperAmerica. Motion carried. Marti Cermak of Lincoln Properties and Terri Grammenos of Childs Play, Inc. appeared regarding an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow day care as a permitted use in B-4 District (Community Commercial). Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Barden 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 12, 1986, to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow day care as a permitted use in B-4 Dis- trict (Community Commercial). Motion carried. 4. Dennis Anderson of Target appeared regarding a building per- mit for remodeling Target at 5537 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commis- sioner Bakken to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #7299 to Witcher Con- struction Co. for remodeling interior, new exterior canopy and refinishing exterior block of Target located at 5537 West Broadway, Lot 1, Block 1, Cardinal Court, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 5. Gerald G. Smith appeared regarding Variance #86-10 to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being in lot area of 6,300 sq. ft. instead of the required 7,500 sq. ft., at 4731 Xenia Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Barden 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the expansion of a non -conforming use to permit the removal of the present 14 x 20 ft. garage and the construction of a 30 x 28 ft. garage at 4731 Xenia Ave. N., described as Lot 5, Block 5, West Lilac Terrace 4th Unit, as requested in Appli- cation #86-10 of Gerald G. Smith. The findings of fact are: Does not interfere with anything in the area and definite improvement to property. Motion carried. April 14, 1986 - continued F. John R. Paulson of Cambridge Apts. Inc. appeared regarding building permit for a senior citizen apartment building at 5755 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by CommiSsi ller Bakken to recommend to the city council to approve authori- zation tO issue building permit #7304 to John R. ,Paulson of Cambridge Apts. Inc. for a 169.9' x 126.21 senior citizen apartment building located at 5755 West Broadway, Lot 1, Block 1, Tschudy Addition, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 7. Consideration of tentative approval of proposed plat Larsons Rolling Green of Crystal located at 5003-5011 Angeline Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to grant tenta- tive approval of Larsons Rolling Green of Crystal, Lots 38 and 39, Lots 40 and 41, Block 3, Rolling Green of Crystal. Motion carried. 8. Consideration of North Hennepin Montessori School's Applica- tion #86-11 for a conditional use permit to allow operation of the Montessori School inside church premises at 6700 - 46th Place North. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to set a public hearing before the Planning Com- mission at 7..30 p.m.., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, May 12, 1986, to consider the request of North Hennepin Montessori School for a conditional use permit to allow operation of the Montessori School inside St. James Lutheran Church premises at 6700 - 46th Place North, property described as Lot 1 and south 137 ft. of Lot 2, except street, Auditor's Subdivision #314. Motion carried. By common consent the Planning Commission thanked Bill Sherburne for his years of assistance to the Commission as he retires this month as City Engineer. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to adjourn. Motion carried. r +Cl br an F3 reisen Secret y akken I a CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 12, 1986 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Barden, Chris- topher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Magnuson and Timmerman; the following was absent: Anderson.; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, Assistant City Engineer Smith and Record- ing Secretary Scofield. Movi-A by commissioner -magnuson and seconded by congnissioner Bakken to approve the Minutes of the April 14, 1986, ineeting. Motion carried. 1. Richard G. Thompson of Country Kitchen appeared regarding a building permit for an addition to existing building at 3501 Vera Cruz Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commis- sioner Barden to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #7401 to Country Kitchen for a 952 square foot addition to Country Kitchen located at 3501 Vera Cruz Ave. N., Lot 1, Block 1, Grace - view Addition, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 2. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application 486-9 for a conditional use permit to allow a convenience food establishment as snbraitted by Karl F. Kaupp of SuperAmerica, property located at 5359 West Broadway. '-'tie proponents presented the following: Karl Kaupp stated they wished to clean up the area by having storage inside rather than in trailer, putting in new fixtures and putting in a new quarry floor. Dave Edquist, Marketing Ma aager, stated they have many requests for providing coffee, and customers are disappointed that this SuperAmerica does not offer the hot sandwiches and bakery goods as advertised. Rollie Smothers, Council- anember and resident at 9707 Rhode Island Ave. N., was in favor of SuperAmerica getting rid of the trailer and fix- ing up their store. Moved by Commissioner Timmerman and seconded by Commis- sioner Bakken to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #86-9, as submitted by Karl F. Kaupp of SuperAmerica, for a conditional use permit to allow a co. venicnce food establishment at 5359 West. Broadway, Lot 8, Block 1, and that part of Lot 1 lying N of the S line of lot 8 extended E except road, Becker's Addition. The findings of fact are: 20 years in the building, been granted other variances, no traffic jam except when gas shortage, do not feel will intensify use and no people here to protest granting conditional use. 73 May 12, 1986 - continued The following voted aye: Bakken, Barden, Christopher, Elsen and Timmerman. The following voted no: Feyer- eisen and Magnuson. Motion carried 5 to 3. Karl F. Kaupp of SuperAmerica appeared regarding Variance Application #86-5 to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being square footage of site; Variance Application #86-7 to grant a variance in the required 25 ft. front yard setback and Variance Application #86-8 to grant a variance in the required number of parking spaces to construct an addition at 5359 West Broadway. A. Moved by Commissioner Timmerman and seconded by Com- missioner 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 515.05, Subd. 2 to allow the expansion of a non -conforming use to permit a 9 ft. 4 in. x 28 ft. addition to be constructed at 5359 West Broadway, as described above, as requested in Application #86-5 of SuperAmerica. The finding of fact are: Does not feel adding stor- age will intensify use and/or traffic and will im- prove the appearance of the business. The following voted aye: Bakken, Barden, Christopher and Timmerman. The following voted no: Feyereisen, Magnuson and Elsen. Motion carried 4 to 3. n. Moved by Commissioner Timmerman and seconded by Com- missioner 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 515.13, Subd. 2 b) to grant a variance of 8 ft. in the required 25 ft. front yard setback for a 9 ft. 4 in. x 28 ft. addition to the existing build- ing at 5359 West Broadway, as described above, as requested in Variance Application #86-7 of Super - America. The findings of fact are: As stated above. The following voted aye: Bakken, Barden, Christopher and Timmerman. The following voted no: Feyereisen, Magnuson and Elsen. Motion carried 4 to 3. C. Moved by Commissioner Timmerman and seconded by Com- missioner 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 7 Aj May 12, 1986 - continued Section 515.09, Subd. 8 s) and approve 5 parking spaces in lieu of the required 9 parking spaces at 5359 West Broadway, as described above, as requested in Variance Application #86-8 of SuperAmerica. The findings of fact are: As stated above. The following voted aye: Bakken, Barden, Christopher and Timmerman. The following voted no: Feyereisen, Magnuson and Elsen. Motion carried 4 to. 1. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow day care as a permitted use in B-4 District (Community Commercial). The proponents (Marty Cermick of Lincoln Properties and Teri Gromanis of Childs Play, Inc.) presented the following: must follow State requirements for drop-in care: children attend on irregular basis, short term of 5 hours stay, provide large and small muscle activities for children, provide snack (meal for over 5 hours), children are kept within facility, rest rooms for the children are provided within facility. Parents are given a "beeper" in order to be called in an emergency. A penalty of $5 per 15 min. late is charged the parent. The parent must provide a health form completed by a doctor when registering a child. The charge will be $2.25 per hour per child and $1.25 for the second child. The hours are 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Licensed teachers are provided at a ratio determined by the State. Child's Play (babysitting alternative) has been in operation about 10 years and has facilities in various locations. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to recommend to the City Council to approve an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow day care as a permitted use in the B-4 District (Community Commercial). The findings of fact are: Provides a unique service, good benefit to people of Crystal and surrounding communities. Motion carried. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Appli- cation #86-11 for a conditional use permit to allow opera- tion of the Montessori School inside church premises at 6700 - 46th Place North, as submitted by Deborah Ward of North Hennepin Montessori School. The proponents presented the following: Mrs. Ward stated the Montessori Schools are a parent -run organization and non-profit. The schools use licensed teachers and are for children pre-school through 75 May 12, 1986 - continued kindergarten. The school wishes to be state licensed and therefore needs this conditional use permit. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #86-11, as submitted by Deborah Ward of North Hennepin Montessori School, for a conditional use permit to allow operation of the Montessori School inside St. James Lutheran Church premises at 6700 - 46th Place N., property described as Lot 1 and south 137 ft. of Lot 2, except street, Auditor's Subdivision #314. The findings of fact are: Well established school and a benefit to the area. Neighbors are not objecting. Motion carried. 6. Consideration of tentative approval of proposed plat Crystal Northwest Prop^rties Addition located at 5200 Douglas Drive. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commis- sioner Bakken to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of Crystal Northwest Properties Addi- tion, Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Crystal Doctors Park and Parcel "A" described as follows: C:oRunencing at a pOint On the Southwesterly line of Jefferson Highway 456.00 feet Southeasterly from its intersection with the East line of County .Buri dumber 1.02; thence Southwesterly at right angles 315.2 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing along the la8t de- scxibed line to the East line of County Roar: Number 102; thence South along ;said East line to the Northerly line of the Minneapolis, St. Paul and St. Marie Railway right-of- way; thence Northeasterly along a line to a point in the Southwesterly line of Jefferson Highway distant 657.90 feet Southeasterly from the East line of County Road Number 102, said line hereinafter referred to as line A; thence North- westerly along the Southwesterly line of Jefferson Highway 5.00 feet; thence Southwesterly parallel with the aforesaid line A to the point of intersection with a ii€ae rgnning from the point of beginning to a point in Line A a distance of 116.5 feet Northwesterly from the Northerly line of the Minneapolis, St. Paul and St. Marie Railway; thence North- westerly to the point of beginning except road. John Monnens appeared regarding a building permit fox- a medical clinic at 5200 Douglas Drive. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve au- thorization to issue building permit #7389 to Benson -Orth to May 12, 1986 - continued construct a 9600 sq. ft. medical clinic located at 5200 Douglas Drive, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. a. Consideration of final approval of Emma S. Phillips Addi- tion located at 6911 Corvallis Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Comis- sioner Eisen to recommend to the City Council to grant final ,approval of Emma S. Phillips Addition which is a repiat of Lot 10, including Half Vacated Alley, Russ Second Addition to Crystal Village, Minnesota, lying East of the West 140.55 feet including Half Vacated Alley. Motion carried. 9. jeffrey L. Johnson appeared regarding Variance Applica- tion #86-12 for an addition to the garage which will en- croach in the required 40' rear yard setback at 5725 - 34th Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by ComiLiS- sioner Bakken that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to recommend to the City Couricil to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a), to grant a variance of l' in the required 40' rear yard setback for a 12' addition to the existing garage, at 5725 - 34th Ave. N., Lot 1, Block 1, Audrey Addition, as requested in Application #86-12 of Jeffrey T.. Johnson. The findings of fact are: Small variance to grant and not detrimental to anyone in neighborhood. Motion carried. .�]. Consideration was given regarding Variance Application #86-14T for a deck which will encroach in the required 40' rear yard setback at 5600 Regent Ave. 14. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commis- ioner Christopher that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Cade 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 16.1' in the required 40' rear yard setback for a 12'x16' deck, at 5600 Regent Ave. N., Lot 2, Block 2, Bodem's Addition, as requested in Application #86-14T of Cheryl Scarborough. The findings of fact are: Property was developed on vari- ances and an additional variance should not be detrimental. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Eisen to adjourn. ied 1} ;i Secre a y Bakken M Ut�cn carte . C airma yereisen 7 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 9, 1986 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Bakken, Barden, Elsen, Feyereisen, Magnuson and Timmerman; the following was absent: Christopher; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, Assistant City Engineer Smith and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to approve the minutes of the May 12, 1986, meeting. Motion carried. I. Laurel Higgins appeared regarding Variance Application #86- 16T to build a deck which will encroach in the required 40 ft. rear yard setback at 5201 Xenia Ave. N. Moved by Conp,issioner Eisen and seconded by Commissioner Timmerman 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 10 ft. in the required 40 ft. rear yard setback for a 10 ft. x 12 ft. deck, Lot 12, Block 2, Crystal Green, at 5201 Xenia Ave. N., as requested in Application #86-16T of Laurel Higgins. The findings of fact are: Neighbors do not disapprove, nice asset addition and could choose to build deck if unattached without a variance. Motion carried. 2. Consideration was given regarding Variance Application 486- 15 for an addition to the garage which will encroach in the required 17.29' side street side yard setback at 6600 - 32nd Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Timmerman 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 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 2) ii), to grant a variance of 7 ft. in the required 17.29 ft. side street side yard setback for an 8" x 22' addition to the existing garage, Lot 1, Block 1, Marcella Second Addition, at 6600 - 32nd Ave. N. as requested in Application #86-15 of Edward Altman. The findings of fact are: With addition make whole structure look better. The following voted aye: Anderson, Bakken, Barden, Eisen and Timmerman. The following voted no: Feyereisen and Magnuson. Motion carried 5-2. M June 9, 1986 - continued 3. Consideration of tentative approval of proposed plat Welcome Way Addition located at 4835 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of Welcome Way Addition, Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 1, West Lilac Terrace Fourth Unit. Motion carried. 4. Consideration of final approval of Larsons Rolling Green of Crystal located at 5003-5011 Angeline Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Barden to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval of Larsons Rolling Green of Crystal which is a replat of Lots 38 and 39, Lots 40 and 41, Block 3, Rolling Green of Crystal. Motion carried. 5. Discussion with Tom Heenan, Supervising Sanitarian, regarding Licensing - Rental Housing. A. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to recommend to the City Council adoption of the rental housing licensing proposal of December 27, 1985 text revised 1-86 subject to any language changes as necessary. The following voted aye: Anderson, Bakken, Barden, Magnuson and Elsen. The following voted no: Feyereisen and Timmerman. Motion carried 5-2. B. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to recommend to the City Council adoption of an ordinance for single family (owner occupied) similar to pages 17-19 of the Licensing - Rental Housing regarding Unfit for Human Habitation subject to language changes. The following voted aye: Anderson, Bakken, Barden, Magnuson and Elsen. The following voted no: Feyereisen and Timmerman. Motion carried 5-2. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Timmerman to adjourn. Motion carrie l— ) Chairmhfi'Fb y eisen Secr tary Bakken CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 14, 1986 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Bakken, Barden, Christopher, Elsen and Magnuson; the following were absent: Feyereisen and Timmerman; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, Assistant City Engineer Smith and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to approve the minutes of the June 9, 1986, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Todd Pallum appeared regarding Variance Application #86-17 to grant a variance in the required 60' lot width and Variance Application #86-18 to expand a non -conforming structure, said non -conformity being the existing house encroaches 35.4' in the required 40' rear yard setback, to allow the construction of a 22, x 20' attached garage at 5109 - 50th Ave. N. A. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Anderson 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 9.68" of the required 60' in lot width to allow the construction of a 22" x 209 attached garage at 5109 - 50th Ave. N., P.I.D. #09-118-21-1.3-0018, as requested in Application #86-17 of Todd Pallum. The findings of fact are: enhances the lot and conforms with rest of area around the lot. Motion carried. B. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and Commissioner Elsen 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 structure to permit the construction of a 22' x 20' attached garage at 5109 - 50th Ave. N., as described above, as requested in Application #86-18 of Todd Pallum. The findings of fact are: enhances the lot and conforms with rest of area around the lot. Motion carried. 2. Todd Pallum appeared regarding Variance Application #86-19 to construct a house on a non -conforming lot, the non- conformity being the lot is 50.13' in lieu of the required 60' lot width, at 5105 - 50th Ave N. July 14, 1986 - continued Moved by Commissioner Elsen 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 515.15, Subd. 2 a) 1), to grant a variance of 9.87' in the required 60' lot width to allow the construction of a 28' x 38' house at 5105 - 50th Ave N., P.I.D. #09-118-21-13-0018, as requested in Application #86-19 of Todd Pallum. The findings of fact are: any improvement should be of benefit to the neighborhood. Motion carried. Chanh Van Nguyen appeared regarding Variance Application #86-20 to build a deck which will encroach in the required 25' rear yard setback at 5114 Angeline Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Barden 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 515.13, Subd. 4 a), to grant a variance of 7 ft. in the required 25 ft. rear yard setback to allow construction of a 10' x 10' deck, at 5114 Angeline Ave. N., P.I.D. #09-118-21-12-0161, as requested in Application #86-20 of Chanh Van Nguyen. The findings of fact are: an addition to house, no detriment to the neighbors and an asset to the property. Motion carried. 4. Jerome Halek of the Royal Crown Motel appeared regarding Application #86-23A for rezoning property from R-1 District to B-3 District at 6000 Lakeland Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Barden to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, August 11, 1986, to consider the request of Jerome Halek to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to B-3 District (Auto - Oriented Commercial) at 6000 Lakeland Ave. N., P.I.D. #05- 118-21-11-0032. Motion carried. 8. Michael Fischer appeared regarding Conditional Use Permit Application #86-24 to allow an amusement center in I-2 District at 5141 Lakeland Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and Elsen to set a public hearing bef Commission at 7:30 p.m., or as sc matter may be heard, Monday, AugL the request of Michael Fischer fc to allow an amusement center in I Industrial) at 5141 Lakeland Ave. 0001 and #09-118-21-24-0002. seconded by Commissioner ore the Planning on thereafter as the st 11, 1986, to consider r a conditional use permit -2 District (Heavy N., P.I.D. #09 -118 -21 -24 - Motion carried. July 14, 1986 - continued 6. Todd Thompson appeared regarding Application #86-25A for rezoning property from R-1 District to B-4 District at 5025 W. Broadway, 5027-29 W. Broadway and 5017 W. Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Christopher 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, Monday, August 11, 1986, to consider the request of Todd Thompson. to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to B-4 (Community Commercial) at 5025 W. Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-24-0017; 5027°29 W. Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-24a-0016; and 5017 W. Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-24-0018. Motion carried. 7. Charles Nichols, Sr. appeared regarding building permits to build airplane hangars at Lots #80A, #80B and #80C Crystal Airport. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and, seconded by commissioner Anderson to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #7610 to build a 401 x 64' airplane hangar at Lot #BOA, #7609 to build a 40' x 540 airplane hangar at Lot #80B and #7608 to build a 40' x 541 airplane hangar at Lot #80C Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to adjourn. Motion carried. -'y vice Ch Magnuson t SecretAry Bakken r' CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 11, 1986 Chairman Feyereisen requested a minute of silence for Bill Sherburne, former City Engineer, who had died last week. The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen and Magnuson; the following were absent: Anderson and Timmerman; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, Assistant City Engineer Smith and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to approve the minutes of the July 14, 1986, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #86-23A as submitted by Jerome Halek to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to B-3 District (Auto -oriented Commercial) property located at 6000 Lakeland Ave. N. The proponent, Jerome Halek, presented the following: proposes to build a 24 -unit motel with larger units than his present 8 -unit motel and has applied for a Super 8 Motel franchise. The following were heard: Betty Heger, 6316 Lombardy Lane Clifton Gawtry, 6329 Lombardy Lane Judy Raum, 6333 Lombardy Lane Debbie Heinen, 6321 Lombardy Lane Harold Hill, 1111 W. Medicine Lake Drive, Plymouth, owns rental property at 6328 - 60th Ave. N. Darrel Bjorge, 6320 - 60th Ave. N. Petition with 51 names was submitted. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #86-23A, as submitted by Jerome Halek, to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) at 6000 Lakeland Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118-21-11-0032. The findings of fact are: Does not seem fair to diminish the value of residents' property in the area and the Comprehensive Plan covers what commercial property owners may do near residential property. Motion carried. 2. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider August 11, 1986 - continued Application 85-24 as submitted by Michael Fischer regarding a conditional use permit to allow an amusement center in I-2 District (Meavy Industrial) property located at 5141 Lakeland. Ave. N. The proponent, Michael. Fischer, Proposes to put in an amusement center of go -casts, miniature golf and batting cages with conditions as set forth by the City Council. The following was heard: Tim Hagen, Tim's Tree Service Inc., 5612 Corvallis. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #86-24, as submitted by Michael. Fischer, for a conditional use permit to allow an amusement center in I-2 District (Heavy Industrial) at 5141 Lakeland Ave. N., P.I.D. #09-118-21-24-0001 and #09-118-21-24-0002. The findings of fact are: Good use of this property under conditions set forth by Council and if all conditions obeyed, could be nice addition to City. No citizen appeared in opposition to request. Motion carried. 3. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #86r -25A as suh)Zitted by Todd Thompson to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to B-4 District (Commumnity commercial) property located at 5025 West Broadway, 5027-29 West Broadway and 5017 West Broadway. The proponent, Todd Thompson, presented the fallowing: plans to construct 12,000 sq. ft. retail center. The following were heard: No one appeared. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #86-25A, as submitted by Todd Thompson, to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to B-4 District (Community Commercial) at 5025 West Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-24-0017; 5027-29 West Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-24-0016 and 5117 West Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118- 21-24-0{)18. The findings of fact are: Just a matter of "housekeeping" and not a detriment to adjacent property. Motion carried. 4. Waltraud Baecker and Hans Dekker, Architect, appeared regarding Variance Application #86-27 to build an addition IWOW LROM August 11, 1986 - continued to the existing attached garage which will encroach in the required 5' side yard setback at 5100 Quail Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded. by Commissioner Christopher that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Cade to recommend to the city Council to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 1), to grant a variance of 2.V in the required 5' side yard setback to allow construction of a 3.5' x 21.71" addition to the existing attached garage, at 5100 Quail Ave. N., P.I.D. #09-118-21-14-0014, as requested .in Application #86-27 of Waltraud and Heinz Baecker. The findings of fact are: Agree it may be setting a precedent, but adjacent property is far enough away at the angle, and recommend a one-hour fire wall be constructed. The following voted aye: Christopher and Magnuson. The following voted no: Bakken, Barden, Feyereisen and Elsen. Motion failed 4-2. Moved by Commissioner Barden 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 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 1), to grant a variance of 2" in the required 5" side yard setback to allow construction of a 31 x 21.71" addition to the existing attached garage, at 5100 Quail Ave. N., P.I.D. #09-118-21-14-0014, as requested in Application #86-27 of Waltraud and Heinz Baecker. The findings of fact are: Not a detriment to properties, 2' would be sustaining a precedent would add one-hour fire wall. Motion carried. surrounding set and 5. Jeff Straubel of Chalet Ski and Patio appeared regarding a building permit for remodeling the existing building at 3359 Vera Cruz Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #7688 to Chalet Ski & Patio for remodeling to the existing building located at 3359 Vera Cruz Ave. N., P.I.D. #21-118-21-24-0120, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 6. Consideration of final approval of Welcome Way Addition located at 4835 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to August 11, 1986 - Continued �I grant final approval of Welcome Way Addition which is a replat of 4813 West Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-31-0026; 4827 West Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-32-0025 and 4835 West Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-31-0024. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to adjourn. ,.-N tion carried. f: airman yer+eisen Secret ryjBakken CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1986 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Bakken, Barden, Elsen and Magnuson; the following were absent: Chris- topher, Feyereisen and Timmerman; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, Assistant City Engineer Smith and Recording Secretary Borrell. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to approve the minutes of the August 11, 1986 meeting. Motion carried. 1. The next regular Planning Co=uission meeting falls on October 13, 1986, which is a legal holiday (Columbus Day). Moved by Commissioner Bakken Barden that the next regular held at 7:30 p.m., October 6, and seconded by Commissioner Planning Commission will be 1986. Motion carried. Daniel C. moll of Armstrong, `1'c,rsol.h, Skold and Rydeen, Inc., appeared regarding a building permit for interior alterations at Fair School (Hennepin Technical Center Intermediate School) at 3915 Adair Ave. North. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Bakken to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #7714 to Armstrong, Torseth, Skold & Rydeen, Inc., for interior alterations to the existing building at 3915 Adair Ave. North, P.I.D. #16-118-21-32-0043, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 3. Jerome Halek appeared regarding a new plan for rezoning property from R-1 District to B-3 District at 6000 Lakeland Ave. N. This item was referred to the Planning Commission at the August 19th City Council meeting. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Anderson 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 6, 1986, to consider the request of Jerome Halek in Application #86-29A to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) at 6000 Lakeland Ave. N., and described as P.I.D. #05-118-21-11-0032, except the easterly 180 ft. and the part lying within 242 ft. of the northeasterly line of U. S. Highway 169. Motion carried. September 8, 1986 - continued Tom Kelly representing William Stanley appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed plat St. James 2nd Addition located at 4615 Hampshire Ave. N. There was discussion regarding platting the property into two non -conforming lots (square footage and depth). Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to table for further study tentative approval of St. James 2nd Addition which is.a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, St. James Addition. By roll ca11 and voting aye: Anderson, Barden and Elsen. Voting no: Bakken and Magnuson. Motion carried 3 to f. Donald Human of SuperAmerica appeared regarding a building permit for interior and exterior remodeling to the exi-sting building at 5359 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Barden to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #7751 to SuperAmerica for interior and exterior remodeling to the existing building at 5359 West Broadway, P.I.D. #08-118-21-11-0008, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. Reed Banet of Paster Enterprises appeared regarding a building permit for an addition to the Marshall Store, 201 Willow Bend, Crystal Shopping Center. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #7759 to Advance Construction Co. for a 30'x203' addition at 201 Willow Bend, Crystal Shopping Center, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 7. Kelley Monroe appeared regarding Variance Application #86-30T to expand a non -conforming building (front yard setback) to build a 9'x12' front entry at 5401 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Barden 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 building to permit a 9'x12' front entry to be constructed at 5401 West Broadway, Tract B, Registered Land Survey #794, as requested in Application #86-30T of Kelley Monroe. September 8, 1986 - continued The findings of fact are: Benefits far outweigh any detriments. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to adjourn. Motion carried. ,r Vice Cha Magnuson Se retary Bakken CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 6, 1986 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Bakken, Barden, Christopher, Elsen and Feyereisen; the following were absent: Magnuson and Timmerman also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Monk and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to approve the minutes of the September 8, 1986, meeting. Motion carried. i.. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #86-29A as submitted by Jerome Halek to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) property located at 6000 Lakeland Ave:. N. The proponent, Jerome Halek, presented the following: wants to square off lot and make it B-3, prraposG8 to build 24 units adjoining his present 6 unite, trying to sell property that Mould allow three single family houses to be built which would act as a buffer between the motel and the residential neighborhood and plans to put up a privacy fence. The following were heard: Petition in opposition with 67 names was submitted. Debbie Heinen, 6321 Lombardy Lane Pat Deutscher, 6441 Lombardy Lane Judy Raum, 6333 Lombardy Lane Betty Heger, 6316 Lombardy Lane Clifton Gawtrcy, 6329 Lombardy Lane Kim LaBerge, 6400 Lombardy Lane Janet Taylor, 6308 Lombardy Lane Mark Weidenbach, 6305 - 62nd Ave. N. Darrel Bjorge, 6320 - 60th Ave. N. Becky Weidenbach, 6305 - 62nd Ave. N. Moved by cormissicner Bakken and seconded by commissioner Elsen to continue until November 10, 1986, the discussion sof Application 86-29A, as submitted by Jerome Halek, to rezone from R-1 [district (Single Family Residential) to B-3 District (Aute -Oriented Commercial) the property at 6000 Lakeland Ave. N., P.T.D. #05-118-21-11-0032, except the easterly 180 ft. and the part lying within 242 ft. of the northeasterly line of U.S. Highway 169, and requested staff to research the question regarding long-term motel residents and address the drainage problem. C CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 10, 1986 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Elsen, Feyereisen, Magnuson and Timmerman; the following were absent: Bakken and Christopher; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Monk and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve the minutes of the October 6, 1986, meeting. Motion carried. i. Chairman Feyereisen declared this was a continuation of the public hearing to consider Application #86-29A as submitted by Jerome Halek to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) property located at 6000 Lakeland Ave. N. The proponent, Jerome Halek, presented the following: Had shown Business Development Systems' Projections to neighbors without comment from them and Hertz Car Rental had approached him regarding an interest in the three residential sites. Staff responded to the Planning inquiries regarding drainage. data supplied drainage could be presented in detail at site pla was clarified that the City cod an occupancy at a motel. The following were heard: Commission's previous Specifically that from the worked out and would be n review. Additionally, it e does not limit the term of Debbie Heinen, 6321 Lombardy Lane Pat Deutscher, 6401 Lombardy Lane Mike LaBerge, 6400 Lombardy Lane Richard Deutscher, 6401 Lombardy Lane Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to continue until the meeting in April, 1987, (requested by Mr. Halek) the discussion of Application #86- 29A, as submitted by Jerome Halek, to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to B-3 District (Auto - Oriented Commercial) the property at 6000 Lakeland Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118-21-11-0032, except the easterly 180 ft. and the part lying within 242 ft. of the northeasterly line of U.S. Highway 169, after Mr. Halek has talked with the Building Inspector and City Engineer and brings some plans to the Planning Commission. The findings of fact are: More detailed development plans are required before it can be determined whether the 9 November 10, 1986 - continued rezoning is necessary to allow reasonable use of the property. Motion carried. 2. Tom Kelley representing William Stanley appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed plat St. James 2nd Addition located at 4615 Hampshire Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Timmerman and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of St. James 2nd Addition, which is a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, St. James Addition. The following voted aye: Barden, Elsen and Timmerman. The following voted no: Anderson, Feyereisen and Magnuson. Motion tied 3-3. Chairman Feyereisen had to leave to attend another meeting. 3. Vice Chair Magnuson declared this was the time and place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #86-31 as submitted by Larry & Filinda MacDonald for a conditional use permit to allow a fast food convenience store in a B-4 District (Community Commercial) property located at 2716 Douglas Drive. The proponents presented the following: Business would be 98% take out and some eat in, franchise requires 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. hours but probably would make an exception for Minneapolis and hours would be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. during week and 11 a.m. to 12 or 1 a.m. on week ends. The following was heard: John Myslicki representing his son who leases 2732 Douglas Drive (Ciao -Bella Pizza and Pasta House) presented a petition in opposition from some of the lessees in Lamplighter Square because of a parking problem. Moved by Commissioner Timmerman and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #86-31, as submitted by Larry & Filinda MacDonald, for a conditional use permit to allow a fast food convenience store in a B-4 District (Community Commercial) property located at 2716 Douglas Drive, P.I.D. #21-118-21-33-0039. The findings of fact are: A take-out store will be a desirable addition to shopping center. Motion carried. 4. Filinda MacDonald appeared regarding Variance Application #86-33 to grant a variance in the required number of November 10, 1986 - continued parking spaces for a fast food convenience store at 2716 Douglas Drive. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Timmerman 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 v) and approve 11 parking spaces in lieu of the required 19 parking spaces at 2716 Douglas Drive, P.I.D. #21-118-21-33- 0039, as requested in Application #86-33 of Larry & Filinda MacDonald. The findings of fact are: Business application desirable addition to the City. Parking problem not sufficient to deny the use on this site. Motion carried. 5. Consideration of Application #86-34T for rezoning property from R-1 District to P-2 District at 3505 Douglas Drive, as requested by Dr. Merle Mark of Douglas Drive Family Physicians. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, December 8, 1986, to consider the request of Douglas Drive Family Physicians to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to P-2 District (Off -Street Parking - Residential) at 3505 Douglas Drive, and described as P.I.D. #20-118-21-11-0004, Lot 1, Block 1, Douglas Plaza. Motion carried. 6. Consideration of Application #86-35 for rezoning property from B-4 District to B-3 District and Application #86-36 for a conditional use permit to allow rental service at 5264 West Broadway as requested by John Aarestad of Crystal Rentals. A. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Anderson 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 8, 1986, to consider the request of John Aarestad to rezone from B-4 District (Community Commercial) to B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) property at 5264 West Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-22-0034, Lot 16, Block 2, Hanson's Addition. Motion carried. November 10, 1986 - continued B. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Timmerman 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 8, 1986, to consider the request of John Aarestad for a conditional use permit to allow rental service at Crystal Rentals, 5264 West Broadway, as described above. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Timmerman and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn. otion carried._ r , Chai man Fey eisen A Secreta y akken CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 8, 1986 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Bakken Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Magnuson and Timmerman; the following was absent: Feyereisen; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Monk and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to approve the minutes of the November 10, 1986, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Vice Chair Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #86-33 as submitted by John Aarestad of Crystal Rentals for rezoning property from B-4 District (Community Commercial) to B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) and Application 086-36 for a conditional use permit to allow rental service at 5264 West Broadway. The proponents, Attorney Medard Kaisershot and Owner John Aarestad, presented the followings Rental of small tools and equipment (no heavy equipment such as Bob Cats) in the building and no more than 8 to 10 vehicles for sale will require 2 additional parking spaces. Wants to apply for dealer's license. There will be no rental of cars. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to continue until January 12, 1987 the discussion of Applications #86-35 and #86-36, as submitted by John Aarestad of Crystal Rentals, to rezone from 9-4 District (Community Commercial) to B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) and to allow a conditional use permit for a rental service at 5264 West Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-22- 0034, Lot 16, Block 2, Hanson's Addition. The findings of fact are: A specific layout plan for parking is required. Motion carried. 2. Architect Walter Johnson appeared regarding Application #86-37 for rezoning property from R-4 District to B-3 District at 5222 - 56th Avenue North, Charles R. Knaeble VFW #494. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Eisen to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m�, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, January 12, 1987, to consider the request of Charles R. Knaeble VFW #494 to rezone from R-4 District (High Density Residential) to B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) property at 5222 - 56th December 8, 1986 - Continued Avenue North, P.I.D. #04-118-21-43-0010, C. R. Knaeble Post 494 Addition. Motion carried. =3. Consideration of final approval of HRA 4th Addition located at the intersection of Douglas Drive and 55th Ave. North. Moved by Corelaissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval of HRA 4th Addition. Motion carried. 4. Consideration of final approval of Soule Addition located at the southeast quadrant of Lombardy Lane and US. 169 (Lakeland Ave.) (Rostamo's). Moved by Commissioner Blsen and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval of Soule Addition, P.I.D. #05-118-21-11-31. Motion carried. 5. Vice Chair Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #86-34T as submitted by Douglas Drive Family Physicians to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to P-2 District (Off -Street Parking - Residential) property located at 3505 Douglas Drive. No one appeared. Moved by Commissioner Timmerman and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #86-34T, as submitted by Douglas Drive Family Physicians, to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to P-2 District (Off -Street Parking - Residential) at 3505 Douglas Drive, P.I.D. #0- 118-21-11-0004, Lot 1, Block 1, Douglas Plaza. The findings of fact are: They own the property, need more parking and keeps parking off Douglas Drive. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to adjourn. Motion carried. Vice C ai Iia u rel; Secretary Bakken � I