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.
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Secretary M&4afi son
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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
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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
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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.
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Secretary Bakken
CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
April 14, 1986
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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.
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Secret y akken
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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vice Ch Magnuson
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SecretAry Bakken
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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._
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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
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