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1987 PC Meeting MinutesCRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 12, 1987 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Halpaus, Magnuson and Timmerman; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Monk and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to approve the minutes of the December 8, 1986, meeting. Motion carried. I. Chairperson Feyereisen declared that nominations were open for officers to the Planning Commission consisting of Chairperson, Vice -Chairperson and Secretary for the year ending December 31, 1987. Commissioner Magnuson nominated and Commissioner Elsen seconded the nomination of Francis Feyereisen as Chairperson of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1987. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to re-elect Francis Feyereisen as Chairperson of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1987, by unanimous ballot. Motion carried. Commissioner Elsen nominated and Commissioner Christopher seconded the nomination of Paulette Magnuson as Vice - Chairperson of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1987. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to re-elect Paulette Magnuson as Vice - Chairperson of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1987, by unanimous ballot. Motion carried. Commissioner Magnuson nominated and Commissioner Anderson seconded the nomination of Paul Christopher as Secretary of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1987. Moved by Commissioner Magnusori and seconded by Commissioner Timmerman to elect Pawl Christopher as Secretary of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1987, by unanimous ballot. Motion carried. 1 9 January 12, 1987 - Continued 2. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was a continuation of the public hearing to consider Application #86-35 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 #86-36 for a conditional use permit to allow rental service at 5264 West Broadway. The proponents, Attorney Medard Kaisershot and Owner John Aarestad, presented the following: There are only two used car lots in Crystal exclusively for that purpose, will be purchasing used cars for sale, wants to apply for dealer's license with the State, no large rental equipment and most equipment will be inside the building. A. Moved by Commissioner Timmerman to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #86-35, as submitted by John Aarestad of Crystal Rentals, 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 failed for lack of a second. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #86-35, as submitted by John Aarestad of Crystal Rentals, to rezone from B-4 District (Community Commercial) to B-3 District (Auto - Oriented Commercial) at 5264 West Broadway, as described above. The findings of fact are: Rezoning goes to the land so could have undesirable auto usage in the future. The following voted aye: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Halpaus, Magnuson. The following voted no: Timmerman. Motion carried 7-1. B. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #86-36, as submitted by John Aarestad, for a conditional use to allow rental service at Crystal Rentals, 5264 West Broadway, as described above. The findings of fact are: Does change status of current business, no way to approve application with the present zoning. The following voted aye: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Halpaus, Magnuson. The following voted no: Timmerman. Motion carried 7-1. January 12, 1987 - Continued 3. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #86-37 as submitted by Charles R. Knaeble VFW #494 for rezoning property from R-4 District (High Density Residential) to B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) at 5222 - 56th Avenue North. The proponents, Wally Johnson, Architect; Milt Oliver, Past Commander; and Don Gagnon, 'Measurer, presented the following: Propose building a 3,000 ft. one-story, full basement addition to existing VFW building which is not properly zoned; VFW has been in Crystal since 1953 and is not planning to leave. The following were heard: Jim Pahos, 5625 Vera Cruz James Berg, 5221 - 56th Ave. N. Mrs. Darrel Atkinson, 5550 Toledo Ave. N. Mrs. James Berg, 5221 - 56th Ave. N. Darrel Atkinson, 5550 Toledo Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #86-37 as submitted by Charles R. Knaeble VFW #494 to rezone property from R-4 District (High Density Residential) to B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) at 5222 - 56th Avenue North, P.I.D. #04-118-21-43-0010, C. R. Knaeble Post 494 Addition. The finding of fact are: Rezoning would not be good idea because of residential and if property sold in the future could get undesirable auto -oriented business. The following voted aye: Anderson, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Halpaus, Magnuson, Elsen and Timmerman. The following voted no: Barden. Motion carried 7-1. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson 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, February 9, 1987, to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow lodges and fraternal organizations with -food and beverage service as a conditional use in the R-4 District (High Density Residential). Motion carried. 4. John Sagat of Korsunsky, Krank and Erickson Architects appeared regarding a building permit for construction of an office/retail building at 3640 Winnetka Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Barden to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #8036 for /6 t January 12, 1987 - Continued construction of a 65' x 195' office/retail building at 3640 Winnetka Ave. N., P.I.D. #17-118-21-33-0005, subject to standard procedure and in accordance with the following conditions: A. Occupancy be restricted to a 50% maximum for retail so parking needs established by the zoning ordinance will not exceed the 73 spaces available. This will be enforced by restrictions on occupancy permits issued through the Building Department. B. Approval of the grading and drainage plan by the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission and adherence with their approval conditions is required. C. The property be platted consistent with provisions of Section VI of the City's Code regarding unplatted land Motion carried. 5. Consideration of lot combination to reform Lint 7, Block 3, Twin Lake Park 2nd Addition. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to grant the combination of N 1/2 Lot 7, Block 3, Twin Lake Park 2nd Addition, P.I.D. #04-118-21-41-0064 and the S 1/2 Lot 7, Block 3, Twin Lake Park 2nd Addition, P.I.D. #04-118-21-41- 0065. Motion carried. 6. Consideration of final approval of Crystal Northwest Properties Addition located at 5200 Douglas Drive. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval of Crystal Northwest Properties Addition (P.I.D. #09-118-21-22-0012, 0011, -0005). Motion carried. 7- Alan Brixius of Northwest Associated Consultants appeared regarding tentative plat approval of Sunnybrook located in the vicinity of 30th & Brunswick Avenue. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative plat approval of Sunnybrook (P.I.D. #21-118-21- 32-0002, -0003, -0006, -0004, -0018, -0007, -0009, -0012, -0013, -0010, 21-118-21-33-0001, -0002, -0003). Motion carried. 8. Consideration of appointments to the Long Range Planning Commission for 1987. /0,1 January 12, 1987 - Continued Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Timmerman to recommend to the City Council that Commissioners Anderson, Elsen and Magnuson be appointed to the Long Range Planning Commission for 1987. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to adjourn. Secretary Ch istopher Motion carried. air on Feyereisen / C) CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 9, 1987 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Halpaus and Magnuson; the following was absent Timmerman; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Monk and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to approve the minutes of the January 12, 1987, meeting. Motion carried. J_ 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 a) lodges and fraternal organizations with food and beverage service and b) restaurants in conjunction with another allowable use as conditional uses in the R-4 District (High Density Residential). The proponent, Walter Johnson, architect for the VFW, presented the following: The proposed addition will increase the square footage by 4,000 ft., and the members living in the area agree with the amendment. No one appeared in opposition to the amendment. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to recommend to the City Council to approve an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow a) non-profit lodges and fraternal organizations with food and beverage service and b) restaurants in conjunction with another allowable use as conditional uses in the R-4 District (High Density Residential). The findings of fact are: VFW or non-profit lodge would be better zoned in R-4 than B-3, and an amendment works better for the City. The following voted aye: Anderson, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Halpaus, Magnuson and Elsen. The following voted no: Barden. Motion carried 6-1. 2. Walter Johnson, architect for the Charles R. Knaeble #494 VFW, appeared regarding Application #87-2 for a conditional use permit for the lodge and restaurant use at 5222 - 56th Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson 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 61 February 9, 1987 - Continued matter may be heard, Monday, March 9, 1987, to consider the request of Walter Johnson, architect for the Charles R. Knaeble #494 VFW, for a conditional use permit for the lodge and restaurant use at 5222 - 56th Ave. N., P.I.D. #04-118-21-43-0010. Motion carried. 3. Consideration of Variance Application #87-1 of William H. Jamsa for an addition to his house which will encroach in the required 30 ft. side street side yard setback at 5204 Georgia Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commission 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. 3 a) 2) ii), to grant a variance of 12 ft. in the required 30 ft. side street side yard setback for an 8' x 14' addition to the existing house, 5204 Georgia Ave. N., P.I.D. #08-118-21-11-0073, as requested in Application #87-1 of William H. Jamsa. The findings of fact are: General appearance of neighborhood would not be harmed and could not see any other way to put the addition. Motion carried. 4. Consideration of Variance Application #87-3 of Terry Smykalski and Jodi Rosa to build a deck on their house which will encroach in the required 40 ft. rear yard setback at 5209 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 515.13, Subd. 4 a), to grant a variance of 14 ft. in the required 40 ft. rear yard setback for a 12' x 14' deck on the existing house, 5209 Xenia Ave. N., P.I.D. #09-118-21-21-0031, as requested in Application #87-3 of Terry Smykalski and Jodi Rosa. The findings of fact are: No detriment to anyone else and adds to the value of the house. Motion carried. 5. Consideration of tentative plat approval of Sunnybrook located between 29th & 32nd Ave. N. and between Douglas Drive and Brunswick Ave. N. The following were present and heard: Shirlie Lundgren, 6307 - 34th Ave. N. Russ Rubin, 2709 Brookridge Ave. e)S- February 9, 1987 - Continued Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Barden to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative plat approval of Sunnybrook which is a replat of P.I.D. 21-118-21-32-0001, -0002, -0003, -0006, -0004, -0018, -0007, -0009, -0012, -0013, -0010, 21-118-21-33-0001, -0002, -0003. Motion carried. 6. Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow gas pumps as a conditional use in a B-4 District (Community Commercial) as requested by Richard Eitel of Churchill Land Co. Inc. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, March 9, 1987, to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow gas pumps as a conditional use in a B-4 District (Community Commercial). Motion carried. 7. Consideration of Application #87-9 for rezoning property from B-4 District (Community Commercial) to B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) and Application #87-10 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 Magnuson 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, March 9, 1987, to consider the request of John Aarestad of Crystal Rentals, 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. Motion carried. B. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson 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, March 9, 1987 to consider the request of John Aarestad of Crystal Rentals for a conditional use permit to allow rental service at 5264 West Broadway, as described above. Motion carried. 8. Considered Application #87-11 for rezoning property from R-1 District to R-2 District at 4030 Brunswick Ave. N. as requested by Anabelle M. Hansen, Nancy A. Hansen -Johnson and Eugene R. Johnson. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to set a public hearing before the February 9, 1987 - Continued Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, March 9, 1987, to consider the request of Anabelle M. Hansen, Nancy A. Hansen -Johnson and Eugene R. Johnson to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to R-2 District (Single and Two Family Residential), property at 4030 Brunswick Ave. N., P.I.D. #16-118-21-32-0047. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to adjourn. Motion carried. �' 7 .' Cha47rson Feyereisen Secretary Chri opher 0 l CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 9, 1987 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Halpaus, Magnuson and Nystrom; the following were absent Barden and Timmerman; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Monk and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to approve the minutes of the February 9, 1987, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #87-2 for a conditional use permit for the lodge and restaurant use at 5222 - 56th Ave. N. No one appeared. City Engineer Monk said this request legitimizes present use by the VFW. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #87-2, as submitted by Charles R. Knaeble #494 VFW, for a conditional use permit for the lodge and restaurant use at 5222 - 56th Ave. N., P.I.D. #04-118-21-43-0010. The findings of fact are: Neighborhood seems very much iii favor of discouraging auto use and request meets requirements of code. Motion carried. 2. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider an amendment to the zoning code which would allow gas pumps in conjunction with convenience grocery as a conditional use in the B-4 District (community commercial). No one appeared. The Commission questioned the City Engineer about the possibility of a second curb cut, and he stated the County did not want a second curb cut to the south because of traffic. Potential conditions were discussed. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to deny an amendment to the zoning code which would allow gas pumps in conjunction with convenience grocery as a conditional use in the B-4 District (community commercial). 10 March 9, 1987 - Continued The findings of fact are: Does not feel enough of a need in the B-4 zoning to make any kind of change to benefit the City. Existing B-3 zone adequately addresses this combination of uses. Motion carried. 3. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #87-9 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 #87-10 for a conditional use permit to allow rental service at 5264 West Broadway. The proponents presented the following: Medard Kaisershot, attorney for John Aarestad, stated the owner (Mr. Steichen) of the property to the south of Mr. Aarestad is seeking to rezone his property to B-3 with a potential sale of the property to Mr. Aarestad. Crystal Rentals has sold the large heavy rental equipment which was stored outside the building. Suggested the property possibly be zoned I-2 (heavy industrial district) and that Mr. Steichen would be agreeable to an I-2 zoning of his property also. No one appeared in opposition. A. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to continue until April 13, 1987, the discussion regarding Application #87-9, as submitted by John Aarestad of Crystal Rentals, to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) at 5264 West Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-22-0034. Directed staff to meet with applicant regarding potential for I-2 zoning and make recommendations for next meeting. Motion carried. B. Application #87-10, as submitted by John Aarestad, for a conditional use to allow rental service at Crystal Rentals, 5264 West Broadway, as described above, will be considered April 13, 1987. 4. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #87-11 as submitted by Anabelle M. Hansen, Nancy A. Hansen -Johnson and Eugene R. Johnson for rezoning property from R-1 District (single family residential) to R-2 District (single and two family residential) at 4030 Brunswick Ave. N. The proponents, Nancy A. Hansen -Johnson and Anabelle M. Hansen, presented the following: Propose building a double residence that will include a single family and mother-in-law apartment combination. I L-1 March 9, 1987 - Continued The following was heard: Randy Senescall, 4045 Adair Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #87-11 as submitted by Anabelle M. Hansen, Nancy A. Hansen -Johnson and Eugene R. Johnson to rezone property from R-1 District (single family residential) to R-2 District (single and two family residential), at 4030 Brunswick Ave. N., P.I.D. #16-118-21-32-0047. The findings of fact are: Semi -isolated piece of property, relatively undesirable for single family and City would benefit by having some construction. The following voted aye: Anderson, Christopher, Elsen, Halpaus and Magnuson. The following voted no: Feyereisen and Nystrom. Motion carried 5-2. 5. Richard Whitley of C.O. Field Co. on behalf of JoAnn Boettner appeared regarding Variance Application #87-12 to expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being the 97.58' lot depth instead of the required 100' lot depth and 6,440.28 sq. ft. in area instead of the required 7500 sq. ft. in area and Application #87-13 for an addition and deck on the house which will encroach in the required 40' rear yard setback at 4843 Yates Ave. N. A. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the expansion of a non- conforming use to permit 12'x16'6" addition and 121x16' deck to be constructed at 4843 Yates Ave. N., P.I.D. #09-118-21-31-0056, as requested in Application #87-12 of Richard Whitley of C. 0. Field Co. The findings of fact are: Similar problem exists with all surrounding lots, will benefit the owner without detriment to neighbors. Motion carried. B. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a), to grant a variance of 8.42' in the required 40' rear yard setback for construction of a 12'x16'6" addition and 121x16' deck on the existing house, 4843 Yates Ave. N., P.I.D. 110 March 9, 1987 - Continued #09-118-31-0056, as requested in Application #87-13 of Richard Whitley of C. O. Field Co. The findings of fact are: The same as for the previous motion. Motion carried. 6. David Licht, Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc., appeared regarding Application #87-4 for rezoning property from R-1 District to PUD District; Application #87-5 for a conditional use permit for review of the site plan; Application #87-6 for a conditional use permit for elderly housing and Application #87-7 for a conditional use permit for apartment density bonus at property located between 29th & 32nd Ave. N. and between Douglas Drive and Brunswick Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, April 13, 1987, to consider the request of Norman Nafstad to rezone from R-1 District (single family residential) to PUD District (planned unit development); Application #87-5 for a conditional use permit for review of the site plan; Application #87-6 for a conditional use permit for elderly housing and Application #87-7 for a conditional use permit for apartment density bonus at property located between 29th & 32nd Ave. N. and between Douglas Drive and Brunswick Ave. N., P.I.D. #21-118-21-32-0001, -0002, -0003, -0006, -0004, -0018, -0007, -0009, -0012, -0013, -0010, 21-118-21-33-0001, -0002, -0003 with notification of residents within 5001. Motion carried. James Martin of Jim Martin & Son Insurance appeared regarding Variance #87-14 to grant a variance in the required number of parking spaces for his commercial use and a building permit for an addition to the existing building at 6308 - 34th Ave. N. 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 515.09, Subd. 8 q) and approve 6 parking spaces in lieu of the required 10 parking spaces as requested in Application #87-14 of James Martin and recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #8093 to build a 141x30' addition to the existing building at 6308 - 34th Ave. N., P.I.D. #20-118-21-11-0100. March 9, 1987 - Continued The findings of fact are: Office almost homelike atmosphere, unlikely to be anything unsuitable and improvement to City. Motion carried. 8. Considered Application #87-15 for a conditional use permit for elderly housing at 55th & Douglas Drive. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson 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, Monday, April 13, 1987, to consider the request of Brutger Companies Inc. for a conditional use permit for elderly housing at 55th & Douglas Drive, P.I.D. #05-118-21-44-0048. Motion carried. 9. Jerome Halek of Royal Crown Motel appeared regarding a building permit for a 3 -stall garage at 6000 Lakeland. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #8100 to construct a 321x22' 3 -stall garage for Jerome Halek at 6000 Lakeland, P.I.D. #05-118-21-11-0032, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn. Motion carried. Chair erson F eisen F CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 13, 1987 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Halpaus, Magnuson and Nystrom; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Monk and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to approve the minutes of the March 9, 1987, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was a continuation of the public hearing to consider Application #87-9 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 #87-10 for a conditional use permit to allow rental service at 5264 West Broadway. The proponents presented the following: Medard Kaisershot, attorney for John Aarestad, stated Mr. Aarestad wishes to continue on a limited basis the rental business of small equipment (has vacated heavy equipment) and the sale of used cars he purchases. Can provide 5 parking spaces for auto sales and 9 spaces for equipment rental which he believes is adequate. Pointed out the numerous surrounding pieces of property that are zoned B-3 and Mr. Aarestad's intention to obtain Mr. Steichen's property at 5256 West Broadway. No one appeared in opposition. Chairperson Feyereisen turned over gavel to Vice - Chairperson Magnuson. A. Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #87-9, as submitted by John Aarestad of Crystal Rentals, to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) at 5264 West Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-22-0034. The findings of fact are: Not zoned to sell cars under current use. Spot zoning not in best interests of City. Motion carried. April 13, 1987 - Continued B. No action was taken by Commission on Application #87-10, as submitted by John Aarestad, for a conditional use to allow rental service at Crystal Rentals, 5264 West Broadway, as described above, since Commission recommended City Council deny Application #87-9 for rezoning. 2. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #87-4 for rezoning property from R-1 District (single family residential) to PUD District (planned unit development); Application #87-5 for a conditional use permit for the site plan (Section 515.51, Subd. 2); Application #87-6 for a conditional use permit to allow elderly housing (Section 515.27, Subd. 4 c) and Application #87-7 for a conditional use permit to allow apartment density bonus (Section 515.27, Subd. 4 d) as submitted by Norman Nafstad property located between 29th & 32nd Ave. N. and between Douglas Drive and Brunswick Ave. N. The City Engineer went over his report regarding increase of park use, police and school service which could be handled and stated concerns related to traffic volumes and patterns. Assured residents water drainage and water and sewer facilities adequate. Mentioned request for tax increment financing with 10 -year bonds. Stated that 250 units would be more compatible with Land Use Plan. The proponents presented the following: Alan Brixius of Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. stated costly site preparation would make multi -housing necessary. Need for variety of housing as population in Crystal declines would include market rate for elderly and quality residential for multiple -family with amenities. Nafstad owns Lamplighter Estates --20 years good quality and management. Proposal will provide open spaces and green area, facades of brick on buildings and underground parking. Believes 80% of traffic heads south on Douglas during peak work hours. 340 units consistent with established PUD zoning standards. Architect Dick Carlson stated buildings will be 3 -story on pre -cast concrete deck, clustered buildings close to better soil, will be constructed on engineered fill. Provision of landscaping materials with arborvitae on north for year -around screening. Setbacks are within PUD. Plan to build an earth berm, so buildings appear to be reduced in height, also will have hip roofs. Engineer Greg Frank stated soil excavation too costly for single-family dwellings. Petition in opposition with 27 names of people unable to attend the public hearing was presented. The following were heard: Mark Schneberger, 3517 Brunswick Ave. N. Barb Racer, 3232 Xenia Ave. N. April 13, 1987 - Continued Warren Waleen, 2747 Brookridge Ave. Barb Miles, 3132 Edgewood Ave. N. Shirlie Lundgren, 6307 - 34th Ave. N. Don McDonald, 3200 Colorado Ave. N. Lucian Fitzer, 3309 Yates Ave. N. Jack Farber, 3316 Yates Ave. N. Bill O'Reilly, 3124 Welcome Ave. N. Tom Hawes, 3100 Welcome Ave. N. Don Slough, 3301 Brunswick Ave. N. Milt Dunham, 5909 - 29th Place N. Andy Rusinko, 3418 Brunswick Ave. N. Tom Boettcher, 3451 Brunswick Ave. N. A. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #87-4, as submitted by Norman Nafstad, to rezone from R-1 District (single family residential) to PUD District (planned unit development) property located between 29th & 32nd Ave. N. and between Douglas Drive and Brunswick Ave. N., P.I.D. #21-118-21-32-0001, -0002, -0003, -0006, -0004, -0018, -0007, -0009, -0012, -0013, -0010, 21-118-21- 33-0001, -0002, -0003. The findings of fact are: Do not believe rezoning to PUD meets any of the conditions to the relationship of our Comprehensive Plan, does not add character to the surrounding area and does not meet a demonstrated need. Motion carried. B. No action was taken by Commission on Application #87-5, as submitted by Norman Nafstad, for a conditional use permit for the site plan at the property as described above since Commission recommended City Council deny application #87-4 for rezoning. C: No action was taken by Commission on Application #87-6, as submitted by Norman Nafstad, for a conditional use to allow elderly housing at the property as described above since Commission recommended City Council deny application #87-4 for rezoning. D. No action was taken by Commission on Application #87-7, as submitted by Norman Nafstad, for a conditional use to allow apartment density bonus at the property as described above since Commission recommended City Council deny application #87-4 for rezoning. A recess of 5 minutes was taken. 115 April 13, 1987 - Continued 3. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application ,#87-15 as submitted by Brutger Companies InQ. for a conditional use permit to allow elderly housing in an R-0 District (residential -office) at 55th & Douglas Drive. The proponents presented the following: Steve Wilson of Brutger Companies presented a letter from their Resident Manager of the Brookwood Estates/Manor, an existing, similar facility in Brooklyn Center, indicating parking was adequate. Green open areas would be provided, by proximity to Becker Park. Pent for 1 bedroom $425, larger 1 bedroom $47.5 and $500, 2 bedroom $575 and 2 bedroom with den $600. John Schaaf representing HRA stated a need for subsidized elderly housing. No rine appeared in opposition. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #87-15, as submitted by Brutger Companies Inc., for a conditional use permit for elderly housing at 55th & Douglas Drive, P.I.D. #05-118-21-44-0048. The findings of fact are: Need seems to outweigh parking and density limitations. The following voted aye: Anderson, Barden, Elsen, Feyereisen, Halpaus, Magnuson and Nystrom. The following voted no: Christopher. Motion carried 7-1. 4. Steve Wilson of Brutger Companies Inc. appeared regarding Applications #87-17, #87-18, #87-19 and #87-23 requesting a variance in minimum density; in the required number of off-street parking spaces; in rear yard setback and in prohibiting parking in front and side yard setbacks for the proposed elderly housing at 6315 - 55th Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.15, Subd. 2 d) to allow a variance of 315 sq. ft. per unit of the required 1,250 sq. ft. per unit minimum density; Section 515.09, Subd. 8 o) to allow a variance of 44 off-street parking spaces of the required 158 parking spaces; Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a), to allow a variance of 20 ft. in the required 40 ft. rear yard setback and Section 515.09, Subd. 6 e), to allow a variance of 20 ft. in the required 30 ft. setback between the property line and parking lot as the Code prohibits parking in the front and side yard (on corner lots) setback area within residential zoning designations at 6315 - 55th Ave. N., P.I.D. f April 13, 1987 - Continued #05-118-21-44-0048, as requested in Application #87-17, #87-18, #87-19 and #87-23 of Brutger Companies, Inc. The findings of fact are: Same as above. The following voted aye: Anderson, Barden, Elsen, Feyereisen, Halpaus, Magnuson and Nystrom. The following voted no: Christopher. Motion carried 7-1. 5. Steve Wilson of Brutger Companies, Inc. to appear regarding building permit for construction of elderly housing at 6315 - 55th Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #8181 to Brutger Companies, Inc. for construction of elderly housing at 6315 - 55th Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118-21-44-0048, subject to standard procedure. The following voted aye: Anderson, Barden, Elsen, Feyereisen, Halpaus, Magnuson and Nystrom. The following voted no: Christopher. Motion carried 7-1. Consideration of Application #87-16 for rezoning property from B-4 District to B-3 District at 5256 West Broadway as requested by Clemons J. W. Steichen. 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, May 11, 1987, to consider the request of Clemons J. W. Steichen to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) at 5256 West Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-22-0033. Motion carried. 7. Paul Bridgeman of Champion Auto appeared regarding a building permit for remodeling exterior of existing building at 6616 - 56th Ave. N. (Champion Auto). Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Barden to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #8146 to Durst & Gans Construction for remodeling exterior of existing building located at 6616 - 56th Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118-21-41-0006, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. James and Pamela Williams appeared regarding Variance Application #87-20 for an attached garage to the existing April 13, 1987 - Continued house which will encroach in the required 5' side yard setback at 5208 Quail Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Christopher 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 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 1), to grant a variance of 2' in the required 5' side yard setback for a 101x25' attached garage to the existing house at 5208 Quail Ave. N., P.I.D. #09-118-21-11-0085, as requested in Application #87-20 of James and Pamela Williams. The findings of fact are: Conforms to neighborhood and needs garage with condition of constructing a 1 -hour fire wall without openings nearest neighbor's garage. Motion carried. 9. Craig and Jean Lewis appeared regarding variance Application #87-21 and #87-22 for a detached garage which will encroach in the required 40' rear yard setback and encroach in the required 30' side street side yard setback at 4801 Louisiana Ave. N. 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 515.13, Subd. 4 a) to grant a variance of 30' in the required 40' rear yard setback and Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 2) ii) to grant a variance of 10' in the required 30' side street side yard setback for construction of a 341x26' detached garage at 4801 Louisiana Ave. N., P.I.D. #08-118-21-31-0044, as requested in Application #87-21 and #87-22 of Craig and Jean Lewis. The findings of fact are: An addition to the home, does conform to the neighborhood and legal right to build a detached garage. Motion carried. 10. Frank Sherman of Checker Board Pizza appeared regarding Application #87-24 for a conditional use permit for drive- in and convenience food establishment in B-4 District (community commercial) at 6220 - 56th Ave. N. Commission directed engineering staff to look into the traffic situation and the original plan for an office building. Moved by Commissioner Anderson 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, May 11, 1987, to consider W April 13, 1987 - Continued the request of Checker Board Pizza for a conditional use permit for drive-in and convenience food establishment in B-4 District (community commercial) at 6220- 56th Ave. N. P.I.D. #04-118-21-32-0023. Motion carried. 11. Van Nutt, Manager of Chalet Company, Ltd. steer€:, appeared regarding Variance Applications 487-27 and #87-25 to expand a non -conforming structure, said non= -conformity being the existing building encroaches 7' in the required 22' side street side yard setback, at 3359 Vera Cruz Ave. N. and grant a variance in the required number of parking spaces at 3357 Vera Cruz Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.05, Subd. 2, to allow the expansion of a non- conforming building to permit a 401x70' addition to the existing building at 3359 Vera Cruz Ave. N., P.I.D. #21-118-21-24-0120 and Section 515.09, Subd. 8 t) and to grant a variance of 14 parking spaces of the required 45 parking spaces at 3357 Vera Cruz Ave. N., P.I.D. #21-118-21-24-0117, as requested in Application #87-27 and #87-25 of Chalet Company, Ltd. The findings of fact are: Improvement to area and 14 spaces are minimal. Motion carried. 1..2. Van Nutt, Manager of Chalet Company, Ltd. store, to appear regarding a building permit for an addition to the existing building at 3359 Vera Cruz Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #8174 to Timber Built Construction for a 401x70' addition to the existing building at 3359 Vera Cruz Ave. N., P.I.D. #21-118-21-24-0117, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried 73. Consideration of final approval of Andersons Gardendale Acres located at 3443 Douglas Drive. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval of Andersons Gardendale Acres which is a replat of Lot 10, Block 1, Gardendale Acres. Motion carried. 14. Consideration of Application #87-26 for rezoning property at 3443 Douglas Drive from R-1 District to B-2 and P-2 April 13, 1987 - Continued District and rezoning property at 3501 Douglas Drive from R-4 to B-2. 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, May 11, 1987, to consider the request of Douglas Drive Family Physicians to rezone property at 3443 Douglas Drive, P.I.D. #20-118-21-11-0007, from R-1 District (single family residential) to B-2 District (limited commercial) and P-2 District (off-street parking - residential) and rezone property at 3501 Douglas Drive, P.I.D. #20-118-21-11-0003, from R-4 District (high density residential) to B-2 (limited commercial). Motion carried. 15. Consideration of tentative approval of proposed plat J.J.J. Estates located at 5401 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Halpaus to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of J.J.J. Estates which is a replat of Tract B and Tract C of Registered Land Survey #794. Motion carried. 16. Consideration of final approval of St. James 2nd Addition located at 4615 Hampshire Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval of St. James 2nd Addition which is a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, St. James Addition. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Barden to adjourn. K.otion carried. rpersony eyereisen RO, 1�' i Secretary Christ,pher j CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 11, 1987 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Halpaus, Magnuson and Nystrom; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Monk and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to approve the minutes of the April 13, 1987, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was the time and place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #87-16 as submitted by Clemons J. W. Steichen to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) property located at 5256 West Broadway. The proponent presented the following: Mr. Steichen stated that both John Aarestad of Crystal Rentals and Dumarks Auto Sales, his neighbors, have expressed an interest in purchasing his property if it can be used as auto -oriented. A couple of potential buyers who intended the property for convenience food use said they needed more space than the 75' wide lot. No one appeared in opposition. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #87-16, as submitted by Clemons J. W. Steichen, to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) at 5256 West Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-22-0033. The findings of fact are: Isolated spot zoning of B-3, no plans showing how the property would be used and long term no asset to the City. The following voted aye: Anderson, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Halpaus, Magnuson and Nystrom. The following voted no: Barden. Motion carried 7-1. 2. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #87-24 as submitted by Frank Sherman of Checker Board Pizza for a conditional use permit for drive-in and convenience food establishment in B-4 District (community commercial) at 6220 - 56th Ave. N. The proponents presented the following: Frank Sherman May 11, 1987 - Continued stated the 1,000 -square foot area will be remodeled to conform to the Checker Board Pizza franchise requirements; no sit down service --expect 5% take out and 95% fast, free delivery; will have 1 or 2 drivers during day and 3 or 4 drivers evenings and week ends using their own vehicles; hours 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. during week and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. week ends; 6' high redwood slatted fence between Skipper's and residential. Dave Uden, Vice President of Checker Board Pizza, spoke of insurance covering drivers who are trained and supervised. Happy Moselle, part owner of Skipper's, stated entrance only from Bass Lake Road. The following was heard in opposition: Lois Degendorfer, 6309 Brentwood Ave. N., concerned with traffic, noise and litter. Moved by Commissioner Halpaus and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #87-24, as submitted by Frank Sherman of Checker Board Pizza, for a conditional use permit for drive-in and convenience food establishment in B-4 District (community commercial) at 6220 - 56th Ave. N'., P.I.D. #04-118-21-32-0023. The findings of fact are: traffic the specific use is 48-hour traffic count taken Elmhurst Ave. 980 cars per day in 1987). Due to heavy and increased extremely difficult (based on north of Bass Lake Road on day in 1985 and 2,550 cars per The following voted aye: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Halpaus, Magnuson and Nystrom. The following voted no: Feyereisen. Motion carried 7-1. 3. No action was taken by Commission on building permit #8158 to Frank Sherman of Checker Board Pizza for tenant improvements to the existing building at 6220 - 56th Ave. N., P.I.D. #04-118-21-32-0023 since Commission recommended City Council deny application #87-24 for a conditional use permit. 4. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #87-26 as submitted by Douglas Drive Family Physicians to rezone from R-1 District (single family residential) to B-2 District (limited commercial) and P-2 District (off-street parking - residential) property located at 3443 Douglas Drive and rezone from R-4 District (high density residential) to B-2 (limited commercial) May 11, 1987 - Continued property located at 3501 Douglas Drive. The City Engineer explained the rezoning request. The following were heard: Scott Simms, 3443 Douglas Drive, concerned with maintaining privacy and hoped some trees and wild life might be retained. Sharon Garber, 3442 Florida Ave. N., hoped trees could be retained. Shirlie Lundgren, 6307 - 34th Ave. N., suggested a brick retaining wall between clinic and neighbor. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded lay Commissioner Anderson to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #S7-26, as submitted by Douglas Drive Family Physicians, to rezone from R-1 District (single family residential) to B-2 District (limited commercial) and P-2 District (off-street parking - residential) property located at 3443 Douglas Drive, P.I.I. #20-118-21-11-0007, and rezone from R-4 .District (high density residential) to B-2 (Limited commercial) property located at 3501 Douglas Drive, F.I.D. #20-118-21-11-0003. The findings of fact are: No objections from neighbors about rezoning of property and much needed request for parking for this clinic. Request some fence or screening be put up on the side yard and keep the environment as natural as possible. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to amend the motion to say a permanent wooden fence be installed on Lot 1 of Andersons Gardendale Acres. The amendment failed. The main motion was acted upon. The following voted aye: Anderson, Barden, Elsen, Feyereisen, Halpaus, Magnuson and Nystrom. The following voted no: Christopher. Motion carried 7-1. 5. Not necessary for Jeffrey J. Michaels to request a variance for a deck on the existing house at 5402 Angeline Ave. N. 6. Kathleen and Thomas Potter appeared regarding Variance Application #87-30 for a deck on the existing house which will encroach in the required 40' rear yard setback at 4957 Jersey Ave. N. May 11, 1987 - 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 515.13, Subd. 4 a) to grant a variance of 6' in the required 40' rear yard setback for construction of a 61x21' deck on the existing house at 4957 Jersey Ave. N., P.I.D. #08-118-21-13-0095, as requested in Application #87-30 of Kathleen & Thomas Potter. The findings of fact are: Small variance is more than offset by the improvement for the City. Motion carried. 7. Don Larson of Liberty Realty Co. appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed plat Liberty Estates located at 6000 Lakeland Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118-21-11-0032. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of Liberty Estates which is unplatted property. Motion carried. 8. Steven Leppa appeared regarding Variance Application #87-32 for a garage addition which will exceed the 15' maximum height allowed at 4816 Quail 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 515.07, Subd. 5 b) to grant a variance of 16' which will exceed the 15' maximum height allowed for a two-story 31' high addition to the garage, 4816 Quail Ave. N., P.I.D. #09-118-21-41-0051. The findings of fact are: No detriment to the neighborhood and a reasonable request. Motion carried. 9. Michael Hogenson of Standard Water Control Systems, Inc. appeared regarding a building permit for remodeling interior of the existing building at 5337 Lakeland Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #8142 to Michael Hogenson for remodeling interior of the existing 1 f May 11, 1987 - Continued building located at 5337 Lakeland Ave. N., P.I.D. #09-118-21-21-0006, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 10. Consideration of Application #87-34 for rezoning properties from B-4 District to R-1 District at 5401 Florida, 5401 Georgia, 5406 Georgia, 5407 Georgia, 5412 Georgi,, 5413 Georgia, 5400 Hampshire, 540.1 Hampshire, 5406 Hampshire, 5407 Hampshire, 5412 Hampshire and 5413 Hampshire as requested by the Crystal City Council. Moved by Commissioner Christopher 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, June 8, 1987, to consider the request of the Crystal City Council to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to R-1 District (single family residential), 5401 Florida, P.I.D. #05-118-21-44- 0033; 5401 Georgia, #05-118-21-44-0039; 5406 Georgia #05- 118-21-44-0035; 5407 Georgia, #05-118-21-44-0038; 5412 Georgia, #05-118-21-44-0036, 5413 Georgia, #05-118--21-44- 0037; 5400 Hampshire, #05-118-21-44-0040; 5401 Hampshire, #05-118-21-43-0021; 5406 Hampshire, #05-118-21-44-0041; 5407 Hampshire, #05-118-21-43-0020; 5412 Hampshire, #05-118-21-44-0042 and 5413 Hampshire, #05-118-21-43-0019. Motion carried. 11. Consideration of Application #87-35 for rezoning property from B-4 District to B-3 District at 5407 and 5413 Florida Ave. N. as requested by Kelley Monroe of C & K Properties. 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, June 8, 1987, to consider the request of Kelley Monroe of C & K Properties to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial), 5407 Florida Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118-21-44-0032, and 5413 Florida Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118-21-44-0031. Motion carried. 7.2. Consideration of Application #87-36 for rezoning property from R-1 District to PUD District; Application #87-37 for a conditional use permit for review of the site plan and Application #87-38 for a conditional use permit for elderly housing at property located between 29th & 32nd Ave. N. and between Douglas Drive and Brunswick Ave. N. as requested by Norman Nafstad. C `3 May 11, 1987 - Continued Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, June 8, 1987, to consider the request of Norman Nafstad to rezone from R-1 District (single family residential) to PUD District (planned unit development); Application #87-37 for a conditional use permit for review of the site plan; Application #87-38 for a conditional use permit for elderly housing at property located between 29th & 32nd Ave. N. and between Douglas Drive and Brunswick Ave. N., P.I.D. #21-118-21-32-0001, -0002, -0003, -0006, -0004, -0018, -0007, -0009, -0012,-0013, -0010, 21-118-21-33-0001, -0002, -0003. Motion carried. The following was heard: Shirlie Lundgren, 6307 - 34th Ave. N. Suggested if cutting down hill in park to contact Park & Recreation Department about using good soil to replace bad soil. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to adjourn. Motion carried. Chairpe so Feyerei Secretary C ris her CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 8, 1987 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Elsen, Feyereisen, Guertin, Halpaus, Magnuson and Nystrom; the following was absent Christopher; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Monk and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to approve the minutes of the May 11, 1987, meeting. Motion carried. Debra K. Guertin was sworn in as commissioner. I. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was the time and place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #87-34 as submitted by the Crystal City Council as requested to rezone properties from B-4 District to R-1 District at 5401 Florida, 5401 Georgia, 5406 Georgia, 5407 Georgia, 5412 Georgia, 5413 Georgia, 5400 Hampshire, 5401 Hampshire, 5406 Hampshire, 5407 Hampshire, 5412 Hampshire and 5413 Hampshire. The City Engineer stated the owners of the properties wished to be rezoned consistent with present use. No one appeared in opposition. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #87-34 as submitted by the Crystal City Council to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to R-1 District (single family residential) properties at 5401 Florida, P.I.D. #05-118-21-44-0033; 5401 Georgia, #05-115- 21-44-0039; 5406 Georgia, #05-116-21-44-0035, 5407 Georgia, #05-118-21-44-0039; 5412 Georgia,, 005-118- 21-44-0036; 5413 Georgia, #05-11.8-21-44-0037; 5400 Hampshire, #05-1.18-21-44- 0040; 5401 Hampshire, 405-118-21-43-00211 5406 Hampshire, 405-1,1.8°-2.1-44-004.1; 5407 Hampshire, #05-118-21-43-0020; 5412 Hampshire, #05-118-21-44-0042 and 5413 Hampshire, #05- 118-21-43-0019. The findings of fact are: The properties currently being used as residential and would be the proper zoning. Motion carried. June 8, 1987 - Continued 2. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #87-35 as submitted by Kelley Monroe of C & K Properties to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) property located at 5407 and 5413 Florida Ave. N. The City Engineer explained the original plan had the access coming through the residential neighborhood from the muffler shop, but Mr. Monroe has proposed a new plan which would access through part of Target's parking lot and has asked for a continuance until next month when he will provide a site specific plan. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Barden to recommend to the City Council to continue until July 13 the discussion of Application #87-35 as submitted by Kelley Monroe of C & K Properties to rezone from B-4 District (community commercial) to B-3 District (auto - oriented commercial) property located at 5407 Florida Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118-21-44-0032, and 5413 Florida Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118-21-44-0031. Motion carried. 3. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #87-36 as submitted by Norman Nafstad to rezone from R-1 District (single family residential) to PUD District (planned unit development); Application #87-37 for a conditional use permit for review of the site plan and Application #87-38 for a conditional use permit for elderly housing at property located between 29th & 32nd Ave. N. and between Douglas Drive and Brunswick Ave. N. City Engineer explained that Norman Nafstad could submit a new proposal sooner than 6 months as zoning was the primary reason and the new plan reduced density. The proponents presented the following: Alan Brixius of Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. stated their financing agency recommended no fewer units than 280 (286 proposed), reduced length of buildings reduces visual impact, fewer units will reduce traffic, also proposed vacation of Brunswick Avenue with cul-de-sac will force traffic onto Douglas and plan proposes 90 units for elderly housing. Architect Dick Carlson pointed out greater distance from existing residential, screening complied with major concerns, three- story with garages below, gabled roofs and earth berm reduces height of buildings. Engineer Greg Frank showed map giving bad soil conditions and explained developing costs per unit. f 12' June 8, 1987 - Continued Petition in opposition to PUD or any high-density zoning with 497 names was presented. The following concerns were presented by the opposition: taking a portion of Bassett Creek Park; reaction from Pollution Control Agency, DNR and watershed; traffic; destruction of trees and wildlife; have enough apartments and multiple dwellings with vacancies in area; traffic going west on Hampshire not addressed; against tax increment financing; possible $67,000 taxes generated by project but wonder how much lost with depreciation of present housing; difficulty of enforcing elderly rental; Park and Recreation Commission be informed regarding closing Brunswick and the impact on the park. The following were heard: Frank Peters, 2725 Brookridge Burt Genis, 5941 - 29th Place Jeff Johnson, 3548 Brunswick Gene Nessly,5.900- 29th Place Milton Dunham, 5909 - 29th Place Ralph Dorweiler, 3208 Hampshire Shirlie Lundgren, 6307 - 34th Ave N Nancy Narr, 3520 Zane Leroy Mude, 3419 Xenia Bill O'Reilly, 3124 Welcome Scott Jeffy, 3454 Brunswick Karon Looft, 3265 Adair Andy Rusinko, 3418 Brunswick Tom Hawes, 3100 Welcome Tom Johnston, 2730 Brookridge Joel Frary, 3043 Hampshire Mildred Miller, 3313 Brunswick Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. A. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #87-36, as submitted by Norman Nafstad to rezone from R-1 District (single family residential) to PUD District (planned unit development) property located between 29th & 32nd Ave. N. and between Douglas Drive and Brunswick Ave. N., P.I.D. #21-118-21-32-0001, -0002, -0003, -0006, -0004, -0018, -0007, -0009, -0012, -0013, -0010, 21-118-21-33-0001, -0002, -0003. June 8, 1987 - Continued The findings of fact are-: 1) Do not believe we have a substantial density reduction in this development, 2) financial aspect of the development a concern of the developer, 3) no relation to Comprehensive Plan, 4) could have reduced property value to surrounding area, 5) negative effect on traffic and 6) believe project does not demonstrate a need in the area. Motion carried. S. No action was taken by Commission on Application #87-37, as submitted by Norman Nafstad, for a conditional use permit for review of the site plan at the property as described above since Commission recommended City Council deny application #87-36 fair rezoning. C. No action was taken by Commission Application #87-38, as submitted by Norman Nafstad, for a conditional use permit for elderly housing at the property as described above since Commission recommended City Council deny application #87-36 for rezoning. A recess of 5 minutes was taken. 4. Charles H. Hubbell appeared regarding Variance Application #87-40 for construction of a house and deck which will encroach in the required 40' rear yard setback at 4707 Perry Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Halpaus 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 5' in the required 40' rear yard setback for construction of a 281x40' house and a variance of 15' in the required 40 ft. rear yard setback for construction of a 121x16' deck at 4707 Perry Ave. N., P.I.D. #09-118-21-41- 0017, as requested in Application #87-40 of Charles H. Hubbell. The findings of fact are: Entire block of lots that are relatively shallow and encroachment will not change character of neighborhood. Motion carried. 5. Harry F. Johnson appeared regarding Variance Application #87-41 for construction of an addition on the existing house which will encroach in the required 40' rear yard setback at 4701 Georgia Ave. N. /,30 June 8, 1987 - Continued Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Halpaus 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 14' in the required 40' rear yard setback for construction of a 121x24' addition on the existing house at 4701 Georgia Ave. N., P.I.D. #08-118-21-41-0012, as requested in Application #87-41 of Harry F. Johnson. The findings of fact are: Good addition to the house, not a detriment to the neighborhood and over the years had trouble with corner lots that were originally built with large setback in front yard. Motion carried. f. Douglas Williams appeared regarding a building permit to construct a storage hangar on Lot 78A Crystal Airport. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #8333 to Douglas Williams for construction of a 401x66' storage hangar on Lot 78A Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 7. Stanley J. Wodziak of the Palace Inn appeared regarding Variance Application #87-42, #87-43 and #87-47 to expand a non -conforming building, said non -conformity being the existing building encroaches 19.8' in the required 22" side street side yard setback, to vary the required number of parking spaces and to vary the side street side yard setback to allow construction of an addition at 5607 West Broadway. A. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Halpaus that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.05, Subd. 2, to expand a non -conforming building to permit a 17'6"x40'3" addition to the existing building at 5607 West Broadway, P.I.D. #05-118-21-42- 0071, as requested in Application #87-42 of Stanley J. Wodziak. The findings of fact are: Adding to non -conformity would be no problem to surrounding properties. Motion carried. B. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Halpaus that pursuant to Section 515.55 of 13 j June 8, 1987 - Continued 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 a variance of 10 off- street parking spaces of the required 98 parking spaces at the property as described above, as requested in Application #87-43 of Stanley J. Wodziak. The findings of fact are: Any overflow parking will not be hazard to City, neighboring businesses provide additional parking. Motion carried. C. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Halpaus 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 b) 2) to grant a variance of 6' in the required 22' side street side yard setback to permit a 17'6"x40'3" addition to the existing building at the property as described above, as requested in Application #87-47 of Stanley J. Wodziak. The findings of fact are: No detriment to surrounding properties with addition. Motion carried. 8. Stanley J. Wodziak of Palace Inn appeared regarding a building permit for construction of an addition to the existing building at 5607 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #8346 for construction of a 1716"x4013" addition to the existing building located at 5607 West Broadway, P.I.D. #05-118-21- 42-0071, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. t. Consideration of Application #87-44 for rezoning property from B-3 District and B-4 District to PUD District; Application #87-45 for a conditional use permit for review of the site plan and Application #87-46 for a conditional use permit to allow automotive repair in B-3 at 6918 and 6924 - 56th Avenue North as requested by Jeff Sweet of Midwest Auto Malls, Inc. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson 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, Monday, July 13, 1987, to consider the June 8, 1987 - Continued request of Jeff Sweet of Midwest Auto Malls, Inc. to rezone from B-3 District (auto -oriented commercial) and B-4 District (community commercial) to PUD (planned unit development); Application #87-45 for a conditional use permit for review of the site plan and Application #87-46 for a conditional use permit to allow automotive repair in B-3 at 6918 and 6924 - 56th Avenue North, P.I.D. #05-118- 21-42-0033 and #05-118-21-42-0009. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to adjourn. Motion carried. r' r Chairpe on Feyereisen 33 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 13, 1987 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Guertin, Halpaus, Kamp, Magnuson and Nystrom; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Monk and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to approve the minutes of the June 8, 1987, meeting. Motion carried. Marilyn Kamp waE sworn in as commissioner. 1. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was a continuation of the public hearing to consider Application #87-35 as submitted by Kelley Monroe of C & K Properties to rezone from B-4 District (Community Commercial) to B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) property located at 5407 and 5413 Florida Ave. N. The applicant withdrew his application. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Halpaus to note applicant has withdrawn Application #87-35. Motion carried. 2. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #87-44 as submitted by Jeff Sweet of Midwest Auto Malls, Inc. to rezone from B-3 District (Auto - Oriented Commercial) and B-4 District (Community Commercial) to PUD District (Planned Unit Development); Application #87-45 for a conditional use permit for the site plan of a PUD (Section 515.51, Subd. 2 b) and Application #87-46 for a conditional use permit to allow automotive repair in a B-3 zone (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 c) property located at 6918 and 6924 - 56th Ave. N. The applicant requested this item be continued to next meeting (August 10) as he is having problems clearing up the title. The following was heard: Jerry Choromanski of The Bank North (formerly Crystal State Bank) stated he felt it would be a setback of the beautification project of Bass Lake Road (does not want an 8 -bay automotive operation that may detract from their addition). Ov July 13, 1987 - Continued A. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to continue until August 10 the discussion of Application #87-44, as submitted by Jeff Sweet of Midwest Auto Malls, Inc. to rezone from B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) and B-4 District (Community Commercial) to PUD District (Planned Unit Development) property located at 6918 and 6924 - 56th Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118-21-42-0033 and #05- 118-21-42-0009, and to renotify property owners within 350'. Motion carried. B. No action was taken by Commission on Application #87- 45, as submitted by Jeff Sweet of Midwest Auto Malls, Inc., for a conditional use permit for site plan of a PUD at the property as described above since Commission continued until August 10 application #87-44 for rezoning. C. No action was taken by Commission on Application #87- 46, as submitted by Jeff Sweet of Midwest Auto Malls, Inc. for a conditional use permit to allow automotive repair in a B-3 zone at the property as described above since Commission continued until August 10 application #87-44 for rezoning. 3. Consideration of a building permit for an auto mall at 6918 and 6924 - 56th Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to continue until August 10 the discussion of issuing building permit #8436 to Construction 70 to construct two buildings (1271x52' and 651x681) for an auto mall at 6918 and 6924 - 56th Ave. N., subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 4. Randy Lee Asleson appeared regarding Variance Application #87-48 for an addition to the house which will encroach in the required 30' side street side yard setback at 6105 Douglas Drive North. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 2) iii), to grant a variance of 6' 1" in the required 30' side street side yard setback for construction of a 241x35' addition to the existing house at 6105 Douglas Drive North, P.I.D. #05-118-21-11-0072, as requested in Application #87-48 of Randy Lee Asleson. July 13, 1987 - Continued The findings of fact are: Believe it will enhance property, addition is in line with rest of house and r3o detriment to neighborhood. Motion carried. 5. Consideration of Variance Application #87-49 as requested by Nicklow's for a deck on the existing building which will encroach in the required 22' front yard setback at 3516 Lilac Drive. 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 515.13, Subd. 2 b) 1) to grant a variance of 6.25' in the required 22' front yard setback for construction of a 141x30' 6" deck on the existing building at 3516 Lilac Drive, P.I.D. #07-029-24-22-0079, as requested in Application #87-49 of Nicklow's. The findings of fact are: The addition appears to be something the City would have no problem with and customers would enjoy. The following voted aye: Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Guertin, Halpaus, Kamp and Nystrom. The following voted no: Anderson, Barden and Magnuson. Motion carried 7-3. G. Consideration of Variance Application #87-50 as requested by James and Patricia Zwack for an addition to the house which will encroach in the required 40' rear yard setback at 5419 - 50th Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by 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 515.13, Subd. 4 a), to grant a variance of 12' in the required 40' rear yard setback for an 81x14' addition to the existing house at 5419 - 50th Ave. N., P.I.D. #09-118-21-13-0001, as requested in Application #87-50 of James and Patricia Zwack. The findings of fact are: Addition to house would enhance property. It is a typical corner lot, and the addition does not intensify the non-conformance. The following voted aye: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Guertin, Halpaus, Kamp and Magnuson. 3 July 13, 1987 - Continued The following voted no: Nystrom. Motion carried 9-1. 7. Merle Mattson of Noble Investments appeared regarding a building permit for remodeling of the existing building at 4711 - 36th Ave. N. (presently American Council of the Blind and will be Snyder Drugs). Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #8429 for remodeling of the existing building located at 4711 - 36th Ave. N., P.I.D. #07-029-24-21-0097, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 8. Consideration of final plat approval of Liberty Estates located at 6000 Lakeland Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118-21-11- 0032. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to recommend to the City Council to grant final plat approval of Liberty Estates which is unplatted property. Motion carried. 9. Mark Ravich, President of Tri-Star Development Corp., appeared regarding a building permit for construction of a shopping center at 3640 Winnetka Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #8426 to NCL Construction for construction of an 80'x210' shopping center at 3640 Winnetka Ave. N., P.I.D. #17-118-21-33-0005, subject to standard procedure. The following voted aye: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Guertin, Halpaus and Kamp. The following voted no: Magnuson and Nystrom Motion carried 8-2. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Barden to adjourn. Motion carried. 1 Chairperson yere sen 137 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 10, 1987 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Guertin, Halpaus, Kamp, Magnuson and Nystrom; the following was absent Anderson; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Monk and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to approve the minutes of the July 13, 1987, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Chairperson Feyereisen declared applicant Jeff Sweet of Midwest Auto Malls, Inc. had withdrawn Application #87-44 to rezone from B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) and B-4 District (Community Commercial) to PUD District (Planned Unit Development); Application #87-45 for a conditional use permit for approval of site plan within a PUD District (Section 515.51, Subd. 2 b) and Application #87-46 for a conditional use permit to allow automotive repair in a B-3 zone (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 c) property located at 6918 and 6924 - 56th Ave. N. The withdrawal was noted by the Planning Commission. 2. Consideration of Application #87-51 for rezoning property from R-1 District to B-4 District at 3401 Vera Cruz Ave. N. and 3402 Welcome Ave. N. as requested by H. W. Elfstrom. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Halpaus 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, September 14, 1987, to consider the request of H. W. Elfstrom in Application #87-51 to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to B-4 District (Community Commercial), West 176.75' of Lot 12, Block 1 except street, Rosedale Acres. Motion carried. 3. R. J. Spomer of Perkins Restaurants appeared regarding a building permit to construct a solarium to the existing building at 5420 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #8514 to construct a 1018" x 4116" solarium to the existing building located at 138 August 10, 1987 - Continued 5420 West Broadway, P.I.D. #05-118-21-44-0007, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. x. Consideration of Application #87-52 for rezoning of properties from B-3 and B-4 Districts to PUD District; Application #87-53 for a conditional use permit for approval of site plan within a PUD District; Application #87-54 for a conditional use permit for fuel station and automotive repair in a PUD District; and Application #87-55 for a conditional use permit for a car wash in a PUD District at 5273 and 5269 West Broadway and 5200 Douglas Drive as requested by Crystal Auto Mall Partnership. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Barden to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7.3D p.m., or as soon thereafter as the: matter may be heard, Monday, September 14, 1987, to consider the request of Crystal Auto Mall Partnership in Application #87-52 to rezone properties from B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) and B-4 District (Community Commercial) to PUD District (Planned Unit Development); Application #87-53 for a conditional use permit for approval of site plan within a PUD District; Application #87-54 for a conditional use permit for fuel station and automotive repair in a PUD District; and Application #87-55 for a conditional use permit for a car wash in a PUD District at 5273 and 5269 West Broadway and 5200 Douglas Drive, P.I.D. #09-118-21-22-0042 and #09-118-21-22-0050 Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to adjourn. r Motion carried. i Ch irp n Feyereisen itsSecretary Christ her CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 14, 1987 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Guertin, Magnuson and Nystrom; the following were absent Feyereisen, Halpaus and Kamp; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Monk and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to approve the minutes of the August 10, 1987, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Vice Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #87-51 as submitted by H. W. Elfstrom to rezone from R-1 District to B-4 District property located at 3401 Vera Cruz Ave. N. and 3402 Welcome Ave. N. The proponents presented the following: John Bogucki, friend and contractor representing Mr. Elfstrom, stated it is proposed to take down the house which is an eyesore and replace it with parking and thus providing fire protection around the commercial building. The fallowing concerns were presented by the opposition: doesn't knew how parking lot will enhance the property, additional parking not necessary, traffic concern as corner is bus stop for children, extraordinary amount of traffic on Welcome Ave. going to 36th and ether businesses (motel and farmer drive-in) may came in for change in zoning if this request is approved. The following were heard: Bob Childs, 3407 Welcome Ave. N. Clarence Schulz, 3264 Welcome Ave. N. George Aebly, 3419 Welcome Ave. N. Durwin Ward, 3356 Welcome Ave. N. Judie Swenson, 3413 Welcome Ave. N. Brenda Olander, 3425 Welcome Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Guertin to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #87-51 as submitted by H. W. Elfstrom to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to B-4 District (Community Commercial), West 176.75' of Lot 12, Block 1 except street, Rosedale Acres. I &fd September 14, 1987 - Continued The findings of fact are: Sets a precedent, businesses do not substantiate need and no improvement to neighborhood by removing house. Motion carried. 2. Vice Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #87-52 as submitted by Crystal Auto Mall Partnership to rezone from B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) and B-4 District (Community Commercial) to PUD District (Planned Unit Development); Application #87-53 for a conditional use permit for approval of site plan within a PUD District; Application #87-54 for a conditional use permit for fuel station and automotive repair in a PUD District; and Application #87-55 for a conditional use permit for a car wash in a PUD District property located at 5273 and 5269 West Broadway and 5200 Douglas Drive. The proponent asked the public hearing to be continued until the next meeting. The following concerns were presented by the opposition: Questioned wisdom of adding more automotive to the area, too many automotive already in the area, some of the present businesses will go out of business, moves automotive business to the south part of Crystal. The following were heard: Bill Jurkens, Octopus Car Wash, 5301 Douglas Drive John Groettum, Market Tire, 54th & West Broadway Mark Suttle, Suttle's Car Wash, 5160 West Broadway Eugene Holland, Lightning Lube, 57th & West Broadway Carl Peterson, Carl's Tire, 5500 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to continue until the next meeting the discussion of Application #87-52, as submitted by Crystal Auto Mall Partnership, to rezone from B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) and B-4 District (Community Commercial) to PUD District (Planned Unit Development); Application #87-53 for a conditional use permit for approval of site plan within a PUD District; Application #87-54 for a conditional use permit for fuel station and automotive repair in a PUD District; and Application #87-55 for a conditional use permit for a car wash in a PUD District property located at 5273 and 5269 West Broadway and 5200 Douglas Drive, P.I.D. #09-118-21-22-0042 and #09-118-21- 22-0050. Motion carried. 3. The next regular Planning Commission Meeting falls on October 12, 1987, which is a legal holiday (Columbus Day). 4/l September 14, 1987 - Continued Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Christopher that the next regular Planning Commission Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., October 13, 1987. Motion carried. 4. Steve Wilson of Brutger Companies Inc. appeared regarding Variance Application #87-56 for construction of elderly housing which will encroach in the required 15' side yard setback at 6315 - 55th Ave. N. 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 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 1), to grant a variance of 5' in the required 15' side yard setback for construction of elderly housing at 6315 - 55th Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118-21-44-0048, as requested in Application #87-56 of Brutger Companies Inc. The findings of fact are: Need outweighs aesthetics of site. Motion carried. 5. Mr. Rassmussen of Specialty Systems appeared regarding a building permit for renovation of the 420' canopy at 6316-6422 - 56th Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #8562 to Specialty Systems for renovation of the 420' canopy located at 6316-6422 - 56th Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118-21-41-0107 and #05-118-21-41-0106, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 6= Leslie Opsahl appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed plat Opsahl Addition located at 5757 Orchard Ave. N., including Variance Application #87-64 for a potential house which will encroach in the required 40' rear yard setback at 4819 - 58th Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Guertin and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of Opsahl Addition which is a replat of Lot 1, Block 2, Twin Lake Park 2nd Addition, and 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 20' in the required 40' rear yard setback for a potential house at 4819 - 58th Ave. N., as requested in Application #87-64 of Leslie Opsahl. a September 14, 1987 - Continued The findings of fact are: Sufficient green space, nice addition to area and size of lot is 10,000 square feet. Motion carried. 7. Ken and Pat Bressler appeared regarding Variance Applications #87-57 to expand a non -conforming use, #87-58 to vary the requirement of a garage being 25' from the public right-of-way (alley) and #87-59 for an addition to the house and a garage which will encroach in the required 40' rear yard setback at 3540 Hampshire Ave. N. 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 515.05, Subd. 2, to expand a non- conforming use; Section 515.07 Subd. 5 c) 7) to grant a variance of 12' in the required 25' that a garage is to be set back from the public right-of-way (alley); and Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a) to grant a variance of 17' in the required 40' rear yard setback to permit a 42' x 24' addition to the house and a garage at 3540 Hampshire Ave. N., P.I.D. #20-118-21-11-0043, as requested in Applications #87-57, #87-58 and #87-59 of Ken and Pat Bressler. The findings of fact are: Situation as currently exists not too desirable and proposal better than what they have now. Motion carried. €. Joel Franz appeared regarding Variance Application #87-60 for ars addition to the garage which will encroach in the required 5' side yard setback at 8019 - 32nd Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Christopher 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 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 1), to grant a variance of 2' in the required 5' side yard setback for a 5' 6" x 21' addition to the garage with a 1 -hour fire wall, 8019 - 32nd Ave. N., P.I.D. #19-118-21-41-0050, as requested in Application #87-60 of Joel Franz. The findings of fact are: Will improve property and neighbors coo not object to addition. Motion carried. 9. Tom and Linda Krampitz appeared regarding Variance Application #87-61 for an addition to the house which will encroach in the 30' front yard setback at 5806 Elmhurst Ave. N. September 14, 1987 - Continued Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by 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 515.13, Subd. 2 a), to grant a variance of 719" in the required 30' front yard setback for an 8' x 916" addition to the kitchen, 5806 Elmhurst Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118- 21-14-0024, as requested in Application #87-61 of Tom and Linda Krampitz. The findings of fact are: Nice improvement to home and conforming to area. The following voted aye: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Elsen and Magnuson. The following voted no: Guertin and Nystrom. Motion carried 5-2. 10. Consideration was given to Variance Application #87-63 as requested by Wallace Yahn for an addition to the garage which will encroach in the required 5' side yard setback at 8017 - 33rd Place North. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Guertin 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 for a 6' x 24' addition to the existing garage with a 1 -hour fire wall, 8017 - 33rd Place North, P.I.D. #19-118-21-14-0070, as requested in Application #87-63 of Wallace Yahn. The findings of fact are: Double garage definitely increases value of property and no detriment to property. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to adjourn. Motion carried. mac- I3•_ Vice ChaiZ son Magnuson 1V CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 13, 1987 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Guertin, Kamp, Magnuson and Nystrom; the following was absent Halpaus; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Monk and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to approve the minutes of the September 14, 1987, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was a continuation of the public hearing to consider Application #87-52 as submitted by Crystal Auto ball Partnership to rezone from B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) and B-4 District (Community Commercial) to PUD District (Planned Unit Development); Application #87-53 for a conditional use permit for approval of site plan within a PUD District; Application #87-54 for a conditional use permit for fuel station and automotive repair in a PUD District; and Application #87-55 for a conditional use permit for a car wash in a PUD District property located at 5273 and 5269 West Broadway and 5200 Douglas Drive. The proponents did not appear. The City Engineer stated Amoco had written to the proponents that 4 to 6 car stacking is all they ever have and wanted the proposal submitted as presented at the September meeting. The following was heard: Bill Jurkens, Octopus Car Wash, 5301 Douglas Drive, stated the lessee at Jiffy Lube said Jeff Sweet (one of proponents) had indicated he was going to withdraw requests. Moved by Commissioneer Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to close the public hearing. Motion carried. A. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #87-52, as submitted by Crystal Auto Mall Partnership, to rezone from B-3 District (Auto -Oriented Commercial) and B-4 District (Community Commercial) to PUD District (Planned Unit Development) property located at 5273 and 5269 West Broadway and 5200 Douglas Drive, P.I.D. #09-118-21-22-0042 and #09- 118-21-22-0050. 6 - October 13, 1987 - Continued The findings of fact are: No one appeared for an explanation for the zoning change, during public hearing it was noted that it was heard the project had been dropped, according to the Zoning Code the proponents had not demonstrated a need for such use and no relationship to the Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried. B. No action was taken by Commission on Application #87- 53, as submitted by Crystal Auto Mall Partnership, for a conditional use permit for approval of site plan within a PUD District at the property as described above since Commission recommended City Council deny application #87-52 for rezoning. C. No action was taken by Commission on Application #87- 54, as submitted by Crystal Auto Mall Partnership, for a conditional use permit for fuel station and automotive repair in a PUD District at the property as described above since Commission recommended City Council deny application #87-52 for rezoning. D. No action was taken by Commission on Application #87- 55, as submitted by Crystal Auto Mall Partnership, for a conditional use permit for a car wash in a PUD District at the property as described above since Commission recommended City Council deny application #87-52 for rezoning. 2. William T. Moore appeared regarding variance Application #87-65 for a second story addition and a porch on the house which will encroach in the 30' front yard setback at 4646 Brunswick Ave. N. 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 515.13, Subd. 2 a), to grant a variance of 418" in the required 30' front yard setback for a 15'6"x24'9" second story addition and a 4'8"x15'6" porch on the existing house, 4646 Brunswick Ave. N., P.I.D. #09-118-21-33-0066, as requested in Application #87-65 of William T. Moore. The findings of fact are: Nice improvement for house and neighborhood, adds to aesthetics and no detriment to adjacent house. Motion carried. October 13, 1987 - Continued Irene Bohn appeared regarding Variance Application #87-69 for an addition to the garage which will encroach in the required 40' rear yard setback at 4725 Quail Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and ;seconded by Commissioner Christopher thatpursuant to Section 51.5.55 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 8' in the required 401 rear yard setback to permit a 151311x2210 addition to the existing garage at 4725 Quail Ave. N., P.I.D. #09-118-21.-41-0041, as requested in Application #87-69 of Floyd and Irene Bohn. The findings of fact are: The building has been built and has become a housekeeping matter, no apparent problems with the neighborhood. Motion carried. Mrs. Bohn wanted included in the minutes their request for a variance statement as follows: "When we first moved here, our property was flat. Then City of Crystal removed tons and tons of dirt out of street and put us up a big hill. That makes it so that we park our car on top by garage, and if it is icy out, it will slip right down into the street. And it has done that a number of times with children in it and people passing by. The only way our cars can stay up is to have in a garage." 4. Ronald and Suzanne Palbicki appeared regarding Variance Application #87-68 to build a deck on the house which will encroach 18' in the required 30' side street side yard setback at 8600 - 31st Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Blsen and seconded by commissioner Kamp that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to recommend to the City Council tc vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 2) iii) , to grant a variance of 18'' in the required 301 side street side yard setback for an18IX18' deck on the existing house, 8600 - 31st Ave. N., P.I.D. #19-118-21-42-OOaO, as requested in application, #87-68 of Ronald and Suzanne Palbicki. The findings of fact are: Problems with corner lot, appears an addition to the neighborhood and no objection from neighbors. Motion carried. October 13, 1987 - Continued 5. Consideration was given to Application #87-51 of H. W. Elfstrom for rezoning property from R-1 District to B-4 District at 3401 Vera Cruz Ave. N. 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, November 9, 1987 to consider the request of H. W. Elfstrom in Application #87-51 to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to B-4 District (Community Commercial), that part of Lot 12 lying east of the west 801, Block 1, Rosedale Acres. Motion carried. 6. Consideration of final plat approval of J.J.J. Estates located at 5401 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Guertin to recommend to the City Council to grant final plat approval of J.J.J. Estates which is a replat of Tract B and Tract C of Registered Land Survey #794. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Barden to adjourn. otion ca7"e i7Cha'e�ei Seyereisen C Jx Secretary Christoplyer Ip CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 9, 1987 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Guertin, Halpaus, Magnuson and Nystrom; the following was absent Kamp; also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Monk and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to approve the minutes of the October 13, 1987, meeting. Motion carried. I. Chairperson Feyereisen declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #87-51 as submitted by H. W. Elfstrom to rezone from R-1 District to B-4 District property located at 3401 Vera Cruz Ave. N. The City Engineer stated Mr. Elfstrom had requested a waiver of the standard plat and site improvements such as curb and gutter around the facility and drainage. Mr. Elfstrom said in order to get a mortgage to do some improvements he needed to have the zoning cleared up. The following concerns were presented by the opposition: worried that other properties might go commercial if rezoning went through, questioned the kind of business that night use the facility and the lack of adequate parking and possibly more traffic on Welcome as Vera Cruz is one way. The following were heard: George Aebly, 3419 Welcome Ave. N. Clarence Schulz, 3264 Welcome Ave. N. Durwin Ward, 3356 Welcome Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Barden to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #87-51, as submitted by H. W. Elfstrom to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to B-4 District (Community Commercial), that part of Lot 12 lying east of the west 801, Block 1, Rosedale Acres. November 9, 1987 - Continued The findings of fact are: Entire proposition is too speculative in nature, no concrete plan and no site improvements. Motion carried. 2. Consideration of a building permit of Robert Shea for an aircraft storage hangar at Lot 82D, Crystal Airport. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit #8702 to Robert Shea to build a 601x40' aircraft storage hangar at Lot 82D, Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 3. Lorraine Bedman appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed plat Bedman Addition located at 7025 - 46th Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Barden to recommend to the City Council to deny tentative approval of Bedman Addition which is a replat of the north half of Lot 29, Auditor's Subdivision #314 for the following reasons: Creating a substandard lot (7,500 square feet required), creating variance problems for Lot 1 and no advantage to the City. Motion carried. 4. Wayne Moen appeared regarding Variance Applications #87-71 and #87-72 to expand a non -conforming use and to vary the side street side yard setback requirements to allow an addition at 3356 Florida Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Guertin and seconded by 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 expand a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being the existing house and garage encroach 2.5' in the required 25' side street side yard setback; and Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 2) ii), to grant a variance of 2.5' in the required 25' side street side yard setback for a 321x24' addition to the existing house at 3356 Florida Ave. N., P.I.D. #20-118-21- 42-0090, as requested in Applications #87-71 and #87-72 of Wayne Moen. /so November 9, 1987 - Continued The findings of fact are: Nice addition to the existing structure, not a detriment to other properties in area and a 2.5 variance is diminutive to the total setback required Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to adjourn. 66 Secretary Christ her Motion carried. ChairpeesA Feyereisen CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 14, 1987 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:3C p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Feyereisen, Kamp, Magnuson and Nystrom; the following were absent Christopher, Elsen, Guertin and Halpaus also present were City Engineer Monk and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson to approve the minutes of the November 9, 1987, meeting. Motion carried. I. Consideration of Application #87-74 of H. W. Elfstrom for rezoning property from R-1 District to B-4 District at 3401 Vera Cruz Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom 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 11, 1988, to consider the request of H. W. Elfstrom in Application #87-74 to rezone from R-1 District (Single Family Residential) to B-4 District (Community Commercial), that part of Lot 12 lying east of the west 801, Block 1, Rosedale Acres. Motion carried. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit Application #87-75 of Kurt D. Templin for a convenience food establishment (take-out/delivery pizza shop) in a B-4 District at 3545 Douglas Drive. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson 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, January 11, 1988, to consider the request of Kurt D. Templin in Application #87-75 to allow a convenience food establishment (take-out/delivery pizza shop) in a B-4 District (Community Commercial) at 3545 Douglas Drive, P.I.D. #20-118-21-11-0098. Motion carried. Brief discussion of the recently approved MnDOT project for TH 100 between 29th and 39th Avenues. December 14, 1987 - Continued Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to adjourn. Motion carried. CfiairpVffon Feyereisen