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1990 PC Meeting MinutesCRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 8, 1990 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Christo- pher, Elsen, Guertin, Kamp, Lundeen, Magnuson Nystrom and Smith; also present were Building Inspector Barber, City Engi- neer Monk and Recording secretary Scofield. On January 2, 1990, the City Council moved to re -appoint Com- missioners Christopher and Nystrom and appoint Lundeen to the Planning Commission with terms expiring December 31, 1992. Vice -Chairperson Magnuson swore in new Planning Commissioner, Gregory Lundeen. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Guertin to approve the minutes of the December 11, 1989, meeting. Motion carried. I. Vice -Chairperson Magnuson declared that nominations were open for officers of the Planning Commission consisting of Chairperson, Vice -Chairperson and Secretary for the year ending December 31, 1990. Commissioner Nystrom nominated and Commissioner Barden seconded the nomination of Paulette Magnuson as Chairper- son of the Planning Commission for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1990. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to elect Paulette Magnuson as Chairperson of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1990. Motion carried. Commissioner Elsen nominated and Commissioner Kamp sec- onded the nomination of Paul Christopher as Vice -Chairper- son of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1990. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to elect Paul Chriatcpher as Vice -Chairperson of th,. Planning commission for the year ending December 31, 199o, Motion carried. Commissioner Barden nominated and Commissioner Nystrom seconded the nomination of Jane Elsen as Secretary of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1990. January 8, 1990 - Continued Moved by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Guertin to elect Jane Elsen as Secretary of the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1990. Motion carried. 2. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place for a continuation of the public hearing to consider Application #89-34 of Pravin Bhakta for rezoning a portion of the property from R-1 (Single Family Residential) Dis- trict to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District at 6000 Lakeland Ave. N. The City Engineer stated the proposal is for 42 units plus owner's quarters, two-story building, center hall, with landscaping and drainage toward the air- port. The proponents, Pravin Bhakta, owner, and David Larson, architect and contractor, stated the existing motel and garage will be demolished, a Super 8 prototype motel will be built and a redwood fence will be put up next to the R-1 housing. No one appeared in opposition. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Barden to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to recommend to the City Council to approve Applica- tion #89--34, as submitted by Pravin Bhakta, to rezone a portion of the property from: R-1 (Single Family Residen- tial) District to B-3 (Auto -oriented Commercial) District; so entire property will be zoned E--3 at 6000 Lakeland Ave. N., legally described as Lot, 1, Block 1, Liberty Estates. The findings of fact are: Reasonable use of the property, good improvement to surrounding properties and adequate buffer being provided with redwood fence. Motion carried. 3. Consideration of a building permit for a motel at 6000 Lakeland Ave. N. as requested by David Larson of Larson Assoc. Inc. for Pravin Bhakta. Moved by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Guertin to recommend to the City Council to approve autho- rization to issue a building permit to Larson Assoc.Inc. for a 43 -unit motel located at 6000 Lakeland Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118-21-11-0032, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 4. Julie Jones, Redevelopment Coordinator, explained the need for a Housing Maintenance Code which is made up of a seg- ment to address rental housing and a segment to address point-of-sale owner -occupied housing. We want licensing, not just registration, with inspections annually. It has ASO January 8, 1990 - Continued been copied from Brooklyn Center's Code --two year license, inspection from complaint of renter or neighbor, do a per- centage of units (Environmental Quality Commission recom- mended half the units), base charge of $50 plus $5 per unit. Requirements name as Uniform Housing Cone. Will allow appeals and levy cost against property by Council. Problem with not being able to declare building hazardous because of lead based paint or asbestos. Inspector makes random decision as to which units are inspected --usually occupied, has manager or caretaker with and manager usu- ally puts up notice notifying tenants their unit may be inspected that week, inspection would take about 15 min. (45 min. for a house). FHA inspector does not focus on health and safety, usually more on construction. 2,252 rental units in Crystal. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commis- sioner Guertin to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the mat- ter may be heard, Monday, February 12, 1990, to consider rental licensing of a Housing Maintenance Code. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. secretary Elsen Motion carried. Chairpersorf' X son CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES February 12, 1990 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Elsen, Kamp, Lun- deen, Magnuson, Nystrom and Smith; the following were absent: Barden, Christopher and Guertin; also present were Community Development Director Olson, Building Inspector Barber, City Engineer Monk and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Nys- trom to approve the minutes of the January 8, 1990, meeting. Motion carried. I. Consideration of Variance Application #90-2 for a detached garage which will encroach in the required 30' side street side yard setback at 3154 Louisiana Ave. N. as requested by Larry J. Clark. Moved by Commissioner .Ellen and seconded by Commissioner Kamp 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} granting a variance of 20� in the required 30' side street side yard setback for a 28' x 34' detached garage, at 3154 Louisiana Ave. N., P.I.D. #20-118-21-42-00010 as requested in Application #90-2 of Larry J. ClarX. The findings of fact are: Hardship does exist and is indigenous to the lot itself. Motion carried. Consideration regarding approval of the preliminary and final plat of Johnson Industrial Park located at 5141 Lakeland Ave. N. as submitted by Johnson Equipment Company. Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to set a public hearing before the Planning Cama mission at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter ma,y be heard, Monday, March 12, 1990, for approval of the preliminary and final plat of Johnson Industrial bark which was unplatted property, located at 5141 Lakeland Ave. N. Motion carried. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider an amendment to the City Code providing for a license process for rental dwellings. The proponents presented the fol- lowing: Julie Jones, Redevelopment Coordinator, cited the Environmental Quality Commission Report of October 1969 M February 12, 1990 - Continued regarding the need for a housing maintenance code within, the City of Crystal. 'there would be licensing for all rental properties including homes upon complaint. A pro- posed licensing charge every two years of 50 plus 5 per unit. Bill Barber, Building Inspector, stated maintenance requirements intend a minimum standard under nationally recognized Uniform Sousing Code to maintain the level of housing. Presently inspect on a complaint only basis. Cannot demand to inspect under present ordinance. Cited a three-room apartment with 11 deficiencioa. Tom Keenan, Health Inspector, stated this is a means to enforce the Code and identify the owners. Preventive inspection to identify problems before get out of hand. Major complaint uninhabitable for occupancy. Kiki Sonnen and Kirk Hill, MN Tenants Union, 1513 Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, ratio- nale is for public good to correct and prevent bad housing conditions and protect health and safety. Benefits both tenants and landlords. Tenants get copy of rental agree- ment. Inspection of fixtures, appliances in good working order, electrical wiring and heating up to cede. Tenant notification of proposed inspection. Licensing is what it takes, and they support it.. Brooklyn Center has a 25 fee and $12.50 for single family home. The following voiced their concerns and opposition: John Paulson, 320 Edgewood Ave. N., Golden Valley Glenn Meyers, 7657 Morgan Ave. N., Brooklyn Park Dale Tollefson, 4665 Forest View Lane, Plymouth Bill Peddycoart, 5260 Kentucky Ave. N. Lee Bennett, 3117 Hampshire Ave. N. Roger Tuomisto, 3009 Kentucky Ave. N. Peter Tokle, 6725 Colfax Ave. N., Brooklyn Center Gerry Hamann, 2621 Major Ave. N., Golden Valley Pat Goodwin, Manager, 7710 - 36th Ave. N. Don Meunier, 7624 - 30th Ave. N. Rex Kramer, 4559 Douglas Drive Clifford Hollander, 3456 Quail Ave. N. Chuck Nelson, Address Unknown Marlys Pepera, 12350 - 45th Place N., Plymouth Wally Anderson, 3525 Adair Ave. N. These concerns were as follows: Is it legal to enter someone's apartment without a complaint? Should license all housing units not just rental --discriminatory. Should only be done every 4 years at time to assess tax base. Pay enough taxes and look at property as an investment which cannot be rented if not kept tap as there is a glut of rental property. owner -occupied has much more at :Make, don't need inspection. Unfair to small, property owner, getting hit harder. More bureaucracy. Volunteer firemen who inspect do good job. Force out small property owner, and rental will be by large rental companies. February 12, 1990 - Continued Hurts large rental owner more --$950 for Mudding inspec- tion. This is another tax increase along with the school district and garbage hauling. Should be no inspection until, complaint. Should be inspection at point of pur- chase. Inspections should be scheduled at landlord's con- venience. Make licensing of trental dwellings contingent on one for single family homes. If Building Inspector sees discrepancy on the outside of apartment, write letter to renter to see if has complaint about inside. People are not forced to live in buildings --lease means nothing. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commis- sioner Nystrom to continue until March 12, 1990, the dis- cussion of an amendment to City Code (Section X) for licensing rental dwellings. Motion carried. Commissioner Magnuson requested copies of "Landlords & Tenants Rights and Responsibilities" be provided for Plan- ning Commission and requested Bill Barber provide a list of what he would check in an inspection. 4. Consideration of Application #90-3 of Daniel L. Pearson for rezoning property from B-4 (Community Commercial) Dis- trict to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District and #90-4 for a conditional use permit to allow used car sales in a B-3 District at 6048 Lakeland Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to set a public hearing before the Planning Com- mission at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, March 12, 1990,.to consider the request of Daniel L. Pearson in Application #90-3 to rezone .from B-4 (Community Commercial.) District. to B-3 (Auto Oriented Commercial) District and #90-4 for a condi- tional use permit to allow used car sales in a B-3 Dis- trict at 6048 Lakeland Ave, N., Lot 2, Block 1, Engstrom Addition. Motion carried. S. Discussion items: A. City Council has asked members of Planning Commission to come to the March 13 Council Meeting and explain the reasoning for a variance procedure with Planning Commission holding the public hearing and sending item to the Council for final. Because of EDA Meeting con- flict for Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioners Christopher, Anderson and Elsen will probably attend. 7A February 12, 1990 - Continued B. Appreciation Dinner will be March 15 at Nicklow's with Fran Feyereisen as one of the honored people. C. Community Development Reorganization with Bill Monk no longer responsible for planning and zoning, and John Olson taking over those duties. D. Status of 36th Avenue North street improvement --will be notifying people impacted for March 13 Council Meeting. Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m. Secretary Elsen Motion carried. Chairperson M ,uson CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 12, 1990 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Christo- pher, Elsen, Guertin, Kamp, Lundeen, Magnuson, Nystrom and Smith; also present were Community Development Director Olson, Building Inspector Barber, and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Nys- trom to approve the minutes of the February 12, 1990, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary and final plat of Johnson Industrial Park which is unplatted property, located at 5141 Lakeland. Ave. N., as submitted by Johnson Equipment Company. Chairperson Magnuson asked those present to voice their opinions or to ask questions concerning the proposed plat. No one appeared. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to recommend to the City Council to approve the pre- liminary and final plat of Johnson Industrial Park which was unplatted property, located at 5141 Lakeland Ave. N., as submitted by Johnson Equipment Company. The findings of fact are: All qualifications for this type of change have been submitted and are proper. Motion carried 2. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a. public hearing to consider Application 90-3 as submitted by Daniel L. Pearson to rezone property from B-4 (Community Commercial) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District and #90-4 for a conditional use permit to allow a used car sales lot in a B-3 District at 6045 Lakeland Ave. N. The proponents, Martin Raskin (Mr. Pearson's accountant) and Mr. Pearson, Presented the following: property presently zoned B-4 and many permitted uses would create more traffic than, the used car lot proposal, potential buyers would try out cars on Highway 81 rather than through neighborhood, not a large operation with 21 cars and will use Osseo operation for overflow, good track record with no complaints from neighbors in Osseo, would agree to no parking signs being March 12, 1990 - Continued posted on service road and would like application looked at on own merits not Norling's application. The following were heard: Robert Bartosch, 6101 Florida, was concerned lot not large enough, might park cars on service road, increased traffic and increased vandalism. Thought the possibility of a gun shop instead of the car lot would not cause as much traffic. Ron Long, 6131 Florida, concerned with uncontrolled traffic and more traffic with Brooklyn Park's new low cost housing might necessitate barricading streets. Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by commis- sioner Barden to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #90-3, as suhsnitted by Daniel L. Pearson, to rezone from B-4 (Community Commercial) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District and #90-4 for a condi- tional use permit to allow a used car sales lot in a B-3 District at 6048 Lakeland Ave. N., legally described as Lot 2, Block 1, Engstrom Addition. The findings of fact are: 1) lot size at 15,000 square feet is too restrictive and not sufficient for the pro- posed long-term use or other automotive uses, 2) proposed use would increase traffic congestion in an area with poor access, 3) poor track record in Crystal in terms of vehicle sales sots or, sites of lirited size, 4) close proximity of existing residential property and 5) no demonstrated, need for such use. Motion carried. 3. Consideration of Variance Application #90-5 for an addi- tion to the existing attached garage which will encroach in the required 40' rear yard setback at 5600 - 34th Ave. N. as requested by Robert Towler. Moved by Commissioner Smith 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 mod- ify the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a) granting a variance of 10' in the required 40' rear yard setback for a 12' x 24' addition to the existing attached garage at 5600 - 34th Ave. N., P.I.D. #21-118-21-21-0031, as requested in Application #90-5 of Robert Towler. The findings of fact are: 1) it has been indicated that space is needed, 2) no objections raised by neighbors and 3) a corner lot hardship is shown. Motion carried. G March 12., 1990 - Continued 4. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place for a continuation of a public hearing to consider an amendment to the City Code providing for a license pro- cess for rental dwellings. Commissioners were concerned as to electrical and plumbing inspections being done by qualified i.nspeutors and questioned procedure under cur- rent ordinance to handle complaints and getting search warrants, new building inspection and fire inspection of apartments. Building Inspector stated he is trained to make inspections, inspections by complaint, 99 out of 100 problems can be resolved (many by telephone or letter), City licenses restaurants to serve food and would be licensing apartments that they are habitable. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to reopen the public hearing. Motion carried. The following voiced their concerns and opposition: John Paulson, 320 Edgewood Ave. N., Golden Valley Lee Bennett, 3117 Hampshire Ave. N. Ron Doty, 4201 -46th Ave. N., Robbinsdale These concerns were as follows: already have annual fire inspections; building inspections for any work dome,` health inspections if have pool, sauna or whirlpool, boiler inspection, and license, weed inspection and tree inspection; waxy have another inspection? Fish could do Inspections for free but understand can't, but with high vacancy rate owners cannot afford. Recommend registration of apartment owners. Questioned handling method of asbestos and lead paint in proposed ordinance. Owners possibly will not fisc up but just abandon houses. Ques- tioned right of appeals cast. Other cities with licensing pay about one-third of the inspection fee. The following voiced concerns of tenants: Kiri Sonnen, MN Tenants Union, 1513 Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, stated about 20 People last week were without heat (complaints throughout winter of owner of 220 units). Some fear retaliation of increased rent and forced to move.. Com- plaints of nater damaged ceilings, peeling paint, no lights in hall, etc. Planning Commission wanted copy of current housing mainte- nance code, map giving the age of housing, someone from New Hope to speak on point-of-sale inspection of housing and registration and perhaps Sanitarian Tom Heenan could come back. March 12, 1990 - Continued Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to continue until the April 9 meeting the discus- sion of an amendment to City Code (Section X) for licens- ing rental dwellings. Motion carried. A recess of 5 minutes was taken and Commissioner Guertin left at this time. 5. Consideration of applications of Superamerica for condi- tional use permits to allow a motor fuel station in a B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District and to allow retail sales of food items exceeding 50% of the gross floor area of the principal use at 5359 West Broadway. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commis- sioner Kamp to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the mat- ter may be heard, Monday, April 9, 1990, to consider the request of Superamerica for conditional use permits to allow a motor fuel station in a B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commer- cial) District and to allow retail sales of food items exceeding 50% of the gross floor area of the principal use at 5359 West Broadway. Motion carried. 6. Consideration regarding approval of final plat of Chalet Acres located at 3357-59 Vera Cruz Ave. N. as submitted by Chalet Ski & Patio. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commis- sioner Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to grant approval of final plat of Chalet Acres which is a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Breustedt Addition, and east 132' of north 1/2 of Lot 1, Block 6 except street, Rosedale Acres, property is located at 3357-59 Vera Cruz Ave. N. Motion carried. 7. Consideration of Application #90-7 of Semper Holdings, Inc. for rezoning property from B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commer- cial) District to B-4 (Community Commercial) District at 6918 - 56th Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the mat- ter may be heard, Monday, April 9, 1990, to consider the request of Semper Holdings, Inc. for rezoning property from B-3 (Aute -oriented Commercial) District to B-4 (Ca munity Commercial) District at +915 - 56th Ave. N., described as Lot 2, Black 1, Crystal State Bank except read. Motion carried. March 12, 1990 - Continued 0. Consideration of resolution regarding a Tax Increment Financing District in the area of 36th Avenue North and TH 100. Moved by Commissioner Smithand seconded by commissioner Elsen to recommend to the City Council to approve the Res- olution Finding the Redevelopment Project Plan for Rede- velopment Project No. 2 and the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 2-1 Consis- tent with the Plans for Development of the. City of Crystal. The following voted aye: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Lundeen, Magnuson and Smith. The following voted no: Kamp and Nystrom. Motion carried 7-2. 9. Discussion items: A. Variance Procedures Second Reading will be March 13 at City Council Meeting. Commissioners Magnuson, Christopher and Anderson will attend and justify the change. B. Reminder of Appreciation Dinner March 15. C. City Council has changed its meeting from December 4 to December 10. Planning Commission changed its meet- ing from December 10 to December 3. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Lun- deen to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. rte. Chairperson f4philson JC( JSecretary Elsen CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 9, 1990 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Christo- pher, Elsen, Guertin, Kamp, Lundeen, Magnuson, Nystrom and Smith; also present were Community Development Director Olson, Building Inspector Barber, and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to approve the minutes of the March 12, 1990, meeting. Motion carried. I. A. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to con- sider Application X90-7 as submitted by Semper Hold- ings, Inc. to rezone property from B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District to B-4 (Community Commercial) District at 6918 - 56th Ave. N. (Walgreen's Drug Store). The proponent, Cathy 'ekich of Semper Hold- ings, presented the following: plan to replat, buildings will have new entrance, facade, landscap- ing. Walgreen's Store will need 22 to 24 parking spaces. The old Dairy Queen lot is 372 ft. deep by 49 ft. wide, and the Cold Eagle Dry Cleaning lot is 93 ft. wide and 297 ft. deep. The following were heard: Howard Watkins of Snyder Drug stated he thought the parking space to be inade- quate and would cause street parking, and there is not a need with several pharmacies in the area (Medical Center, Target and Snyder). Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Com- missioner Christopher to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Loved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by CeT;mis- sioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #90-7, as submitted by Semper Holdings, Inc. to rezone property from B-3 (Auto - Oriented Commercial) District to B-4 (Community Com- mercial) District at 6918 - 56th Ave. N., legally described as Lot 2, Block 1, Crystal State Bank. The findings of fact are: Deficiency in parking but no change in parking requirements in foreseeable future, so parking deemed adequate. Inability to use the land unless combined with other property, and use will be beneficial to the City. Motion carried. B. Consideration of Variance Application #90-8 to vary the off-street parking requirement at 6918 56th Ave. N. as requested by Semper Holdings, Inc. April 9, 1990 - Continued Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commis- sioner Kamp that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.09, Subd. 8 t) and Subd. 8 aa) granting a vari- ance of 27 off-street parking spaces of the required 90 parking spaces, at 6918 - 56th Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118-21-42-0033, as requested in Application #90-8 of Semper Holdings, Inc. The findings of fact are: As previously defined, and City Council could consider striping street if on - street parking becomes a problem. The following voted aye: Anderson, Christopher, Elsen, Guertin, Kamp, Lundeen, Nystrom and Smith. The following voted no: Barden and Magnuson. Motion carried 8 to 2. C. Consideration of a building permit for a Walgreen's Drug Store at 6918 - 56th Ave. N. as requested by Semper Holdings, Inc. Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commis- sioner Kamp to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue a building permit for an 8,580 sq. ft. retail space located at 6918 - 56th Ave. N., P.I.D. #05-118-21-42-0033, subject to stan- dard procedure. Motion carried. 2. A. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to con- sider Applications #90-9 and #90-10 as submitted by Superamerica for conditional use permits to allow a motor fuel station in a B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commer- cial) District and to allow retail sales of food items in a B-3 District at 5359 West Broadway. The proponent, Bud Kaupp presented the following: Will get rid of the trailer, and space will be used strictly for storage. Not adding product line in food items. Handicapped bathroom requirement ful- filled in last remodeling. No one appeared in opposition. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commis- sioner Nystrom to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Guertin to approve Applications #90-9 and #90-10 as submitted by Superamerica for condi- tional use permits to allow a motor fuel station in a B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District (Section 515.35, Subd. 4c) and to allow retail sales of food %Ca April 9, 1990 - Continued items in a B-3 District (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 f) at 5359 West Broadway, P.I.D. #08-118-21-11-0008. The findings of fact are: Continue the sale of food items consistent with business practices over the years. Ordinance has changed, not the business. Motion carried. B. Consideration of Variance Applications #90-11 and #90-12 to expand a non -conforming use and to vary the side street side yard setback requirements to allow an addition to the existing motor fuel station at 5359 West Broadway as requested by Superamerica. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commis- sioner Christopher that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to recommend to the City Coun- cil to vary or modify the strict application of Sec- tion 515.05, Subd. 2) expanding a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being the lot is 10,600 sq. ft. in lieu of the required 22,500 sq. ft., and granting a variance of 4' in the required 22' side street side yard setback (Section 515.13, Subd. 3 b) 2), to per- mit an 8' x 28' addition to the existing motor fuel station at 5359 West Broadway, P.I.D. #08-118-21-11- 0008, as requested in Applications #90-11 and #90-12 of Superamerica. The findings of fact are: Reasonable use of the property and will improve site and aesthetics of area. The lot size was reduced due to redevelopment of West Broadway in past years. Motion carried. C. Consideration of a building permit for an addition at 5359 West Broadway as requested by Superamerica. Moved by Commissioner Guertin and seconded by Commis- sioner Barden to approve authorization to issue a building permit for an 8' x 28' addition to the existing motor fuel station at 5359 West Broadway, P.I.D. #08-118-21-11-0008, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 3. A. Consideration of Application #90-13 of Crown CoCo Inc. for rezoning property from B -la (ProfessionalOffice) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District at 4824 - 56th Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commis- sioner Nystrom to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., or as soon there- after as the matter may he heard, Monday, May 14, 1990, to consider the request of Crown Coco Inc. in Application #90-13 to rezone the property from B -1a April 9, 1990 - Continued (Professional Office) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District at 4824 - 56th Ave. N., described as Lot 2, Block 1, Junior Larson Addition. Motion carried. 8. Consideration of Application #90-14 of Crown CoCo Inc. for rezoning property from R-1 (Single Family Residential) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commer- cial) District at 5603 Orchard Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commis- sioner Nystrom to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., or as soon there- after as the matter may be heard, Monday, May 14, 1990, to consider the request of Crown CoCo Inc. in Application #90-14 to rezone the property from R-1 (Single Family Residential) District to B-3 (Auto - Oriented Commercial) District at 5603 Orchard Ave. N., described as Lot 2, Block 1, Robin View Addition. Motion carried. C. Consideration of Applications #90-15 and #90-16 of Crown CoCo Inc. (E -Z Stop) for conditional use per- mits to allow selling gasoline in a B-3 (Auto - Oriented Commercial) District and to allow selling food items along with gasoline in a B-3 District at 4800 - 56th Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commis- sioner Nystrom to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., or as soon there- after as the matter may be heard, Monday, May 14, 1990, to consider the request of Crown CoCo Inc. in Application #90-15 and #90-16 for conditional use permits to allow selling gasoline in a B-3 (Auto - Oriented Commercial) District and to allow selling food items along with gasoline in a B-3 District at 4800 - 56th Ave. N., P.I.D. #04-118-21-44-0057. Motion carried. D. Consideration of Variance Applications #90-17 and #90-18 to allow more than 50% of the gross floor area to be used for other than principal use (sale of food items) and to allow curb cut access to exceed 22 feet in width at 4800 - 56th Ave. N. as requested by Crown CoCo Inc. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commis- sioner Nystrom to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., or as soon there- after as the matter may be heard, Monday, May 14, 1990, to consider Variance Applications #90-17 and #90-18 to allow more than 50% of the gross floor area to be used for other than principal use (sale of food items) and to allow curb cut access to exceed 22 feet in width at 4800 - 56th Ave. N., P.I.D. #04-118-21- April 9, 1990 - Continued 44-0057, as requested by Crown CoCo Inc. Motion carried. 4. Consideration of a building permit for an airplane hangar at Lot 78B, Crystal Airport, as requested by Merrill Jorgenson. Moved by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue building permit to Merrill Jorgen- son to build a 44' x 40' airplane hangar at Lot 78B, Crys- tal Airport, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 5. Consideration of a vacation of utility easement at 5269 West Broadway and 5200 Douglas Drive as requested by Crys- tal Northwest Properties. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to recommend to the City Council to approve a vaca- tion of the utility easement at 5269 West Broadway and 5200 Douglas Drive, Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 Crystal North- west Properties Second, as requested by Crystal Northwest Properties. Motion carried. C. Consideration of Application #90-19 of Jerry Womack for rezoning property from B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) Dis- trict to I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District at 5257 Hanson Court. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to set a public hearing before the Planning Com- mission at 7;00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, May 14, 1990, to consider the request of Jerry Womack to rezone the property from B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District to 1-2 (Heavy Industrial) District at 5257 Hansen Court, described as Lot 3, Block 2, Hanson's Addition. Motion carried. 7. Consideration of Application #90-20 for rezoning property from B-2 (Limited Commercial) District to B-3 (Auto - Oriented Commercial) District at 6058 Lakeland Ave. N. and reconsideration of Application #90-3 for rezoning property from B-4 (Community Commercial) District to B-3 (Auto - oriented Commercial) District and #90-4 for a conditional use permit to allow used car sales in a B-3 District at 6048 Lakeland Ave. N. as requested by Daniel L. Pearson. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to set a public hearing before the Planning Commis- sion at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, May 14, 1990, to consider Application #90-20 for rezoning property from B-2 (Limited Commer- cial) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District April 9, 1990 - Continued at 6058 Lakeland Ave. N., Lot 1, Block 1, Storm's First Addition, and reconsideration of Application #90-3 for rezoning property from B-4 (Community Commercial) District to B-3 (Auto -oriented Commercial) District and #90-4 for a conditional use permit to allow used car sales in a B-3 District at 6048 Lakeland Ave. N., Lot 2, Block 1, Engstrom Addition, as requested by Daniel L. Pearson. Motion carried. Chairperson Magnuson called a 10 -minute recess until 8:30 p.m. 8. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place for a continuation of a public hearing to consider an amendment to the City Code providing for a license pro- cess for rental dwellings. New Hope Fire Chief Doug Smith appeared. New Hope's Dwelling Maintenance and Occupancy Code went into effect on January 1, 1978. Certified Public Inspector, Building Official and Fire Inspector are used. Certificate of (Code) Compliance costs $35 for first unit and $5 each additional unit. Landlord or renter is on site for inspection. Bring up to code at time of sale. 95% require re -inspection. Have a multiple unit registration of three or more units. Crystal Fire Chief Kevin McGinty stated Crystal does not register units. Does fire inspections to apartment buildings larger than four-plex. Look for fire hazard such as in storage, electrical and heating. Look for fire alarms. Do not enter individual units. Inspect buildings annually. Rodent or bg infestation referred to Health Dept. Tom Heenan explained the difficulty of enforcing our pre- sent Code. In a bad situation neighbors get unhappy and must make formal complaint by City attorney bringing situ- ation to court which may take 30 days to do something about a problem. Minneapolis has a Truth in Housing, other neighboring cities with a housing code and licensing are St. Louis Park, Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. A tenant who chose to remain anonymous and not give her address fearing retaliation spoke of her large apartment complex and not having hot water for one week and problems with the heating. She wanted notices of City's meetings sent to renters or at least posted in a common area. Kiki Sonnen, MN Tenants Union, 1513 Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, stated there were 25 to 30 complaints from Crystal since January, but many fear retaliation from landlords with evictions or rental raise. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commis- sioner Kamp to close the public hearing. Motion carried. /(0 April 9, 1990 - Continued Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commis- sioner Smith to recommend to the City Council to approve an amendment to City Code (Section X) for licensing rental dwellings. The findings of fact are: Rental housing stock is deteri- orating. Current Code does not address problem. Establishes a proactive stance in dealing with housing. This approach successfully used in other cities. Chairperson Magnuson suggested: initial inspection with one time charge, licensing with modest fee annually with no complaints renew automatically, bring before City Coun- cil with complaint, additional staff for Building and Fire Departments, gaining access by complaint, notice posted in common areas stating whom to contact such as Tenants Union, Fire Inspector, Building Inspector and phone num- bers if tenants have complaints. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commis- sioner Smith to continue until May 14, 1990, the discus- sion of the motion to approve an amendment to City Code (Section X) for licensing rental dwellings. The following voted aye: Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Guertin, Kamp, Lundeen, Magnuson, Nystrom and Smith. The following voted no: Anderson. Motion carried 9 to 1. Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:59 p.m. Secretary Elsen Chairperson a� uson i { CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 14, 1990 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 P.M. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Guertin, Lundeen, Magnuson, Nystrom and Smith, also present were Community Development Director Olson, Building Inspector Barber and Recording Secretary Tatley. The following were absent: Elsen and Kamp. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Barden to approve the minutes of the April 9, 1990, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #90-20 as submitted by Daniel L. Pearson to rezone property from B-2 (Limited Commercial) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District at 6058 Lakeland Ave. N. and reconsideration of Application #90-3 for rezoning property from B-4 (Community Commer- cial) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District and #90-4 for a conditional use permit to allow used car sales in a B-3 District at 6048 Lakeland Ave. N. The Proponent, Mr. Fred Grose representing Mr. Pearson, presented the following photo of site, stated large buffer zone cutting view from residents, good drainage with no problems known, property well suited, probably 12 customers per day, congestion minimal, substantial investment in property, talked to appraisers and none knew of residenital property decreasing in value, test driving would be on County Road 81 to 63rd and down West Broadway to Bass Lake Road, (non-residential) insurance company requires employee with driver when testing car; hours would be 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. (during summer months or until sundown); parking no problem; no problem with gas or oil fires (no statistics on this). The following voiced their concerns and opposition: Robert Bartosh, 6101 Florida Ave. No. Ann Jurick, 6051 Florida Ave. No. Their concerns were as follows: They do not want a used car lot in their backyard, property should be raised 3 feet, water runs off onto residential property, traffic flow and emerg- ency vehicles, concern for devaluing the property, I W May 14, 1990 - continued gas and oil fires, storm sewer has not been brought up to date, do not want undesirables in area and no fire hydrants. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Guertin to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #90-20, as submitted by Daniel L. Pearson, to rezone property from B-2 (Limited Commercial) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District at 6058 Lakeland Ave. N., Lot 1, Block 1, Storm's First Addition and Application #90-3 to rezone property from B-4 (Community Commercial) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District and #90-4 for a conditional use permit to allow used car sales in a B-3 District at 6048 Lakeland Ave. N., Lot 2, Block 1, Engstrom Addition. The findings of fact are: Storm drainage, water flows to Lakeland Ave. N., lot size more than sufficient, access difficult with what- ever goes into that property, reasonable request for use of property, replatting required to take place on these two pieces of property. The following voted aye: Barden, Christopher, Guertin, Lundeen, Smith. The following voted no: Anderson, Magnuson, Nystrom. Motion carried 5-3. Commissioner Barden moved for approval of the conditional use permit, seconded by Commissioner Guertin. The following voted aye: Barden, Christopher, Guertin, Lundeen, Smith. The following voted no: Anderson, Magnuson, Nystrom. Motion carried 5-3. 2 A. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #90-13 of Crown CoCo Inc. for rezoning property from B -la (Professional Office) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District at 4824 - 56th Ave. N. The proponent, Dave Miller, Crown CoCo Inc., presented the following: May 14, 1990 - continued Have several stores in area, in Wisconsin and Michigan, is to improve this corner, rezoning two lots, nice facility proposed and removing existing building. The following voiced their concerns in opposition: Julian Melich, 5550 Quail Ave. N. Mr. Johnson, 4924 56th Ave. N. Rick Madsen, 5627 Twin Lake Terrace Al Wagner, 5409 Scott Ave. N. Deb Johnson, 4924 Bass Lake Road Kevin Smith, 6106 Quail Ave. N. Flora Sfepps, 4909 56th Place N. These concerns were as follows: dangerous corner for residents to enter intersection, driveway closer to residential thereby cutting down on visibility, store hours usually open 24 hours, lighting of property, traffic flow, fencing closer for bad visi- bility, speed limit not enforced, no need for another convenience store since there are two in area already, safety of children, residents cutting through property and noise. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #90-13, as submitted by Crown Coco Inc., to rezone the property from B -la (Professional Office) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District at 4824 - 56th Ave. N., legally described as Lot 2, Block 1, Junior Larson Addition. The findings of fact are: No demonstrated need here, other convenience stores, building being close to property lines, neighbors against, traffic, noise, hours and safety hazard. Motion carried. B. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #90-14 of Crown Coco Inc. for rezoning property from R-1 (Single Family Residential) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District at 5603 Orchard Ave. N. The proponents presented the following: None May 14, 1990 - continued Ione James, 5630 Twin Lake Terrace, voiced opposition stating that she wants Orchard Ave. N. to stay residential. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Lundeen to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #90-14, as submitted by Crown Coco Inc., to rezone the property from R-1 (Single Family Residential) District to B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District at 5603 Orchard Ave. N., described as Lot 2, Block 1, Robin View Addition. The findings of fact are: same as Part A for denial. Motion carried. C. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Applications #90-15 and #90-16 of Crown Coco Inc. (E -Z Stop) for conditional use permits to allow selling gas- oline in a B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District and to allow selling food items along with gasoline in a B-3 District at 4800 - 56th Ave. N. The proponents presented the following: None Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commiss- ioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to deny Application #90-15 and #90-16 for conditional use permits to allow selling gasoline in a B-3 (Auto - Oriented Commercial) District (Section 151.35, Subd. 4 c) and to allow selling food items along with gasoline in a B-3 District (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 f) at 4800 - 56th Ave. N., P.I.D. #04-118-21-44-0057. The findings of fact are: Same as Part A for denial. Motion carried. D. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing at which time the Planning Commission will sit as a Board of Adjust- ments and Appeals to consider Variance Applications #90-17 and #90-18 to allow more than 50% of the gross floor area to be used for other (sale of food items) than principal use and to allow curb cut acess to exceed the required 22 feet in width at 4800 - 56th Ave. N. as requested by Crown Coco Inc. May .14, 1990 - continued Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commiss- ioner Nystrom that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to recommend to the City Council to deny granting a variance to allow more than 50% of the gross floor area to be used for other (sale of food items) than principal use and a variance of 14' in the required 22' curb cut access width for expansion of service station/convenience food store at 4800 - 56th Ave. N., P.I.D. #04-118-21-44-0057, as requested in Applications #90-17 and #90-18 of Crown Coco Inc. The findings of fact are: Same as Part A for denial. Motion carried. E. Consideration of a building permit for expansion of service station/convenience food store at 4800 - 56th Ave. N., as requested by Crown Coco Inc. (E -Z Stop). Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to deny authorization to issue a building permit to Crown Coco Inc. (E -Z Stop) to construct a 50' x 85' service station/convenience food store at 4800 - 56th Ave. N. Motion carried. 3. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #90-19 as submitted by Jerry Womack to rezone property from B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District to I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District at 5257 Hanson Court. The proponents, Jerry Womack, 52nd and Hanson Court, and Mike Newman (apartment owner): operation is very good, son lives in house, alley, back yard. No one in opposition appeared. Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commiss- ioner Barden to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commiss- ioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #90-19 as submitted by Jerry Womack May 14, 1990 - continued to rezone the property from B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District to I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District at 5257 Hanson Court, legally described as Lot 3, Block 2, Hanson's Addition. The findings of fact are: Consistent with Comprehensive Plan -adjoining property, current zoning to be consistent with adjoining property and reasonable request. Motion carried. 4. Consideration of the preliminary and final plat of Fish Addition which is a re -plat of Lot 2, Block 1, Crystal State Bank Addition and West 1/2 of Lot 20 and East 29.95' of Lot 21, Auditor's Sub. #226, property is located at 6918 and 6924 - 56th Ave. N. as submitted by Semper Holdings, Inc. Moved by Commissioner Guertin and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to approve the preliminary and final plat of Fish Addi- tion which is a re -plat of Lot 2, Block 1, Crystal State Bank Addition and West 1/2 of Lot 20 and East 29.95' of Lot 21, Auditor's Sub. #226, property is located at 6918 and 6924 - 56th Ave. N. as submitted by Semper Holdings, Inc. Motion carried. Consideration of Variance Application #90-21 regarding a home occupation at 3411 Winnetka Ave. N. as requested by Leonard J. Abel. Moved by Commissioner Guertin and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, June 11, 1990, as the date and time for a public hearing at which time the Planning Commission will sit as a Board of Adjust- ments and Appeals to consider Variance Application #90- 21 regarding a home occupation employing a person (relative) not living on premises, generating more traffic than one car, special equipment and more than one room devoted to home occupation (Section 515.19, Subd. 3 c) at 3411 Winnetka Ave. N. as requested by Leonard J. Abel. Motion carried. W May 14, 1990 - continued 6. Consideration of Application #90-22 of Stephen J. Schutz for a conditional use permit to allow an amuse- ment center in an I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District at 7370 - 32nd Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commiss- ioner Nystrom to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:00 P.M., or as soon there- after as the matter may be heard Monday, June 11, 1990, to consider the request of Stephen J. Schutz in Application #90-22 for a conditional use permit to allow a Grand Slam Crystal Amusement Center in an I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District at 7370 - 32nd Ave. N., P.I.D. #20-118-21-24-0019. Motion carried. 7. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place for a continuation of the decision of the motion of Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Smith to approve an amendment to the City Code providing for a license process for rental dwellings. Commissioner Magnuson read notes from Commissioner Elsen (absent). Commissioner Elsen believes in code for rental property, need a tool for Building and Health Department. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Smith to recommend to the City Council to approve an amendment to City Code (Section X) for licensing rental dwellings. The findings of fact are: Rental housing stock is deteriorating. Current code does not address problem. Establishes a proactive stance in dealing with housing. This approach successfully used in other cities. Friendly Amendment noted: 1. Initial licensing or registration. 2. inspection occurs on complaint or by 3. reasonable descretion of building or health authority, 4. change in ownership. 5. Mandatory to be inspected every 4 years after initial inspection (every two years for 1/2 of complex inspected). 6. Fire inspection, once a year. Motion carried. 1 J May 14, 1990 - continued U. Consideration of Application #90-23 of Cottonwood Construction for rezoning property from R-1 (Single Family Residential) District to R-2 (Single and Two Family Residential) District and Variance Application #90-24 regarding lot width at 2711 Vera Cruz Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commiss- ioner Guertin to set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, June 11, 1990, as the date and time for a public hearing at which time the Planning Commission will sit as a Board of Adjust- ments and Appeals to consider Rezoning Application #90-23 to rezone property from R-1 (Single Family Resident) District to R-2 (Single and Two Family Residential) District and Variance Application #90-24 regarding lot width at 2711 Vera Cruz Ave. N. , legally described as Lot 8, Block 7, Westbrook Addi- tion, P.I.D. #21-118-21-34-0034. Motion carried. Consideration of Application #90-25 of Cottonwood Construction for rezoning property from R-1 (Single Family Residential) District to R-2 (Single and Two Family Residential) District and Variance Application #90-26 regarding lot width and Variance Application #90-27 regarding lot size at 2721 Vera Cruz Ave. N. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to set 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, June 11, 1990, as the date and time for a public hearing at which time the Planning Commission will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider Rezoning Application #90-25 to rezone property from R-1 (Single Family Residential) District to R-2 (Single and Two Family Residential) District and Variance Application #90-26 regarding lot width and Variance Application #90-27 regarding lot size at 2721 Vera Cruz Ave. N., legally described as Lot 7, Block 7, Westbrook Addition, P.I.D. #21-118-21-34-0033. Motion carried. May 14, 1990 - continued Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Lundeen to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:01 P.M. Commissiorle, agnuson 4� ()." a., ?, C., , -- Secr ary Elsen CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 11, 1990 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following present. Anderson, Christopher, El.sen, Kamp, Guertin, Lundeen, Magnuson and Nystrom; the following were absent: Barden and Smith; also present were Community Development Director Olson, Building Inspector Barber and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to approve the minutes of the May 14, 1990, meet- ing, eeting, with the following exceptions: In Item 7 regarding a license process for rental dwellings the Friendly Amendment should read: 1. Initial licensing or registration with inspection. 2. Thereafter inspection occurs: a. upon complaint b. at the reasonable discretion of building or health official C. change in ownership. 3. Mandatory to be inspected every 4 years after initial inspection. 4. Fire inspection, once a year. Also there had been a roll call in which the following voted aye: Anderson, Christopher, Guertin, Lundeen, Magnuson and Smith. The following voted no: Barden and Nystrom. The motion carried 6-2. Motion carried. 1. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing at which time the Planning Commission will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider Variance Application #90-21 regarding a home occupation at 3411 Winnetka Ave. N. as requested by Leonard J. Abel. Community Development Director Olson explained a possible amendnent in lieu of granting a vari- ance. The proponent, Dr. Abel of 4230 Edgewood Ave. U., presented the following: Wants business (Chiropractor) in Dome and one daughter who worts for him does not live at home, needs more than one room devoted to this home occu- pation for male and female patients and the office would be in the lower portion of a 2,000 sq. ft. house. The following were heard in opposition: Diane Schipper, 3425 Winnetka Ave. N. Mike Blehert, 3408 Utah Ave. N. Paul Goda, 3349 Winnetka Ave. N. These concerns were as follows: Putting in a business of this size in a residential area might be the start of many June 11, 1990 - Continued others, amounts to spot zoning, might affect property val- ues and the need for parking. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Lundeen to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Kamp that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to recommend to the city Council to deny a variance to the permitted home occupation criteria in -1 (Single Family Residential) District regarding employing a person (relative) not living on premises, generating more traffic than one car, special equipment and more than one room devoted to home occupation for a chiropractor's office at 3411 Winnetka Ave. N., P.I.D. #19-118-21-11-0106, as requested in Application #90-21 of Leonard J. Abel. The findings of fact are: Sympathetic to encouraging businesses in Crystal, but the request does not comply with City Ordinance, too much of a variance and at this time do not recommend changing the Ordinance. Motion carried. 2. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #90-22 as submitted by Stephen J. Schutz for a conditional use permit to allow an amusement center in an I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District at 7370 - 32nd Ave. N. The applicant withdrew his application because hs was not able to get a lease for the space. 3. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider Applications #90-23 and #90-25 as submitted by Cottonwood Construction for rezoning properties from R-1 (Single Fam- ily Residential) District to R-2 (Single and Two Family Residential) District and at which time the Planning Com- mission will sit as a Board of Adjustments and. Appeals to consider variance Applications #90-24, #90-26 and #90-27 to vary 10' of the required 100' lot width at 2711 Vera Cruz Ave. N. and to vary 10' of the required 100' lot width and 890 sq. ft. of the required 12,500 sq. ft. at 2721 vera Cruz Ave. N. to allow the construction of double homes. The proponent, Al Blazevic of Cottonwood Construc- tion, presented the following: Plans to build two double homes for rental because properties face Highway 100 and would be hard to sell. The homes will have a value of $140,000 each with three bedrooms and drive -under garages. Because of poor soil conditions will need to build on pil- ings, take fill from the property across the street which is owned by the City and build one foot above flood level. The proponent, Peter Popadiuk of St. Louis Park, has owned N June 11, 1990 - Continued the property and paid taxes for 11 years and would like to be able to develop it. The following were heard in opposition: Mary Lou McCloud, 2739 Vale Crest Road Leah Sukhram, 2712 Vale Crest Road Cathy Mitchell, 2702 Vale Crest Road Rosemary Thorsen, 2625 Vale Crest Road Kim Hirsch, 2723 Vale Crest Road Letters from six other residents who were unable to attend the public hearing. These concerns were as follows: Think rental residents would not keep up the property as well thus causing the other properties to be devalued, more traffic, questioned if agrees with Comprehensive Plan, flood level and if will affect neighboring properties and if can build single fam- ily homes instead of double. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commis- sioner Nystrom to close the public hearing. Motion carried. A. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Com- missioner Lundeen to recommend to the City Council to deny Applications #90-23 and #90--25 as submitted by Cottonwood Construction for rezoning properties from R-1 (Single Family Residential) District to R-2 (Single and Two Family Residential) District at 2711 and 2721 Vera; Cruz Ave. N., legally described as Lot 8 and Lot 7, Block 7, Westbrook Addition. The findings of fact are: Character of the neighbor- hood would change, so believe the zoning should stay single family. Think maybe a problem with the flood plain and does not want City to be liable for building homes on these properties. Property can be developed to reasonable use under the present zoning. Motion carried. D. As rezoning not recommended there was no action on a variance of 10' in the required 100' lot width to allow the construction of double homes at 2711 and 2721 Vera Cruz Ave. N., P.I.D. #21-118-21-34-0034 and #21-118-21-34-0033, as requested in Applications #90- 24 and #90-26 of Cottonwood Construction. C. As rezoning not recommended there was no action on a variance of 890 sq. ft. in the required 12,500 sq. ft. lot size to allow the construction of a double home at 2721 Vera Cruz Ave. N., P.I.D. #21-118-21-34-0033, as requested in Application 490-27 of Cottonwood Construction. 027 June 11, 1990 - Continued Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing at which time the Planning Commission will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider Variance Application #90-28 to build an addition to the attached garage which will encroach in the required 5' side yard setback at 5530 Quail Ave. N. as requested by Joseph P. Miller. The proponent, Joseph Miller, stated he would like a double garage. Because it is an odd shaped lot, there is 5' at the front of the lot. The neighbor does not object. No one appeared in opposition. Moved by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Anderson that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to (recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 1) to grant a variance of 2' in the required 5' side yard setback to build a 7' x 22' addition to the attached garage on the existing house at 5530 Quail Ave. N., P.I.D. #04-118-21-44-0083, as requested in Application #90-28 of Joseph P. Miller. The findings of fact are: Several precedents have come before the Commission, no complaints from neighbors, asset to City and neighborhood, aging housing needs improvement and,adjacent neighbor is 18' from addition. Motion carried. 5. Chairperson Magnuson place as advertised Planning Commission Appeals to consider which will encroach yard setback at 4501 Hagel. The proponen improvement to the h declared this was the time and the for a public hearing at which time the will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Variance Application #90-29 for a deck in the required 25' side street side Maryland Ave. N. as requested by John t, John Hagel, stated it would be an ouse, and no neighbors objected. No one appeared in opposition. Moved by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Guertin to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Guertin 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 mod- ify the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 3 2) ii) to grant a variance of 14' in the required 25' side street side yard setback to build a 10' x 16' deck on the 0 June 11, 1990 - Continued existing house at 4501 Maryland Ave. N., P.I.D. #08-118- 21-34-0087, as requested in Application #90-29 of John Hagel. The findings of fact are: The deck will not affect sight lines on corner, nice addition to house and small variance. Motion carried. 6. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing at which time the Planning Commission will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider Variance Application #90-30 for a detached garage which will encroach in the required 75' front yard setback at 5413 Xenia Ave. N. as requested by Ann and William Cadreau. The proponent, William Cadreau, stated he wanted to have a shorter driveway to maintain. No one appeared in opposition. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commis- sioner Guertin to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commis- sioner 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 515.07, Subd. 5 c) 1) to grant a variance of 9' in the required 75' front yard setback to build a 24' x 26' detached garage at 5413 Xenia Ave. N., P.I.D. #04-118-21-34-0059, as requested in Application #90-30 of Ann and William Cadreau. The findings of fact are: Good improvement to property and neighbors do not object. Motion carried. 7. Consideration regarding approval of the preliminary plat of Roman Addition located at 6922 Dudley Ave. N. as sub- mitted by Duane Roman. Moved by Commissioner Pump and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to set a. public hearing before the Planning Com- mission at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, July 9, 1990, to consider approval of the preliminary plat of Raman Addition which is a re - plat of Lot 3, Auditor9s Bubd. No. 226, property is located at 6922 Dursley Ave. N. as submitted by Duane Roman. Motion carried. Consideration of Application #90-31 of John Olson for a conditional use permit to allow a convenience food store June 11, 1990 - Continued in a B-4 (Community Commercial) District at 5568 West Broadway (Crystal Gallery). Moved by Commissioner Guertin and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to set a public hearing before the Planning Commis- sion at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, July 9, 1990, to consider the request of John Olson in Application #90-31 for a conditional use permit to allow a convenience food store (soup and sand- wich shop) in a B-4 (Community Commercial) District at 5568 West Broadway, P.I.D. #05-118-21-44-0046. Motion carried. 9. Discussion items: A. Chairperson Magnuson stated that when questions on flood plains, sewers, etc. come before Commission, would like the City Engineer to be at meeting to ask questions of or explain. B. John Olson stated the Council has hired a consultant on the Comprehensive Plan (Fred Hoisington) who will probably come to the next Planning Commission meeting. C. Commissioner Anderson asked for an update of the MnDOT Highway 100 and 36th Ave. N. project. Moved by Commissioner Guertin and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m. — — 1;4"- or, -ZC41 Secr tary Elsen Motion carried. Chairpers Magnuson 31 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 9, 1990 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Christo- pher, Elsen, Kamp, Guertin, Magnuson, Nystrom and Smith; the following was absent: Lundeen; also present were Community Development Director Olson, Building Inspector Barber and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to approve the minutes of the June 11, 1990, meeting. Motion carried. I. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing at which time the Planning Commission will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider Variance Application #90-32 for a detached garage which will encroach in the required 25' side street side yard setback at 4800 Edgewood Ave. N. as requested by Loren Winter. The proponent, Loren Winter, stated he was conforming to the neighborhood with a 20' setback. No one appeared in opposition. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and secanded by Commissioner Kamp 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 2) ii) to grant a variance of 5' in the required 25' side street side yard setback to build a 26' x 26' detached garage at 4800 Edgewood Ave. N., P.I.D. #08-118-21-41-0118, as requested in Application #90-32 of Loren Winter. The findings of fact are: A considerable amount of work has already been done in preparation for building the garage, I believe him when he said he was unaware that a 25' side street side yard setback was required and looks better in that particular neighborhood than according to Code. Motion carried. 2. Consideration regarding approval of the preliminary plat of Roman Addition located at 6922 Dudley Ave. N. as sub- mitted by Duane Roman. Mr. Roman stated he plans to tear down the breezeway porch and garage and make an addition to the house. 3 July 9, 1990 - Continued Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commis- sioner Barden to recommend to the City Council to approve the preliminary plat of Roman Addition which is a replat of Lot 3, Auditor's Subd. No. 226, property is located at 6922 Dudley Ave. N. as submitted by Duane Roman. The findings of fact are: Each lot meets minimum require- ment and no need for variances for proposed addition in future. Motion carried. Irene Olsen, 6915 - 59th Ave. N., was concerned about the water run-off from the lots during construction. Building Inspector Barber stated it was part of the standard proce- dure to make sure there is proper drainage with grading if necessary. 3. Consideration of Application #90-31 of John Olson for a conditional use permit to allow a convenience food store in a B-4 (Community Commercial) District at 5568 West Broadway (Crystal Gallery). Mr. Olson asked to have item continued until he contacts the City. Moved by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to continue until John Olson contacts the City of Crystal regarding Application #90-31 for a conditional use permit to allow a convenience food store (soup and sand- wich shop) in a B-4 (Community Commercial) District at 5568 West Broadway, P.I.D. #05-118-21-44-0046. Motion carried. 4. Consideration of a building permit for a temporary cold storage building at 5257 Hanson Court as requested by Jerry Womack. Mr. Womack plans to have the building for about four years, and it is well -sheltered from the neighborhood. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commis- sioner Guertin to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue a building permit for a 50' x 80' temporary cold storage building located at 5257 Hanson Court, P.I.D. #09-118-21-22-0024, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 5. Discussion items: A. Mr. Hoisington of Hoisington Group Inc. will meet with the Planning Commission in August regarding the Crys- tal Comprehensive Plan. They plan to hold a hearing April 1991. They will be discussing community issues and goals with about 200 people on September 13 and 20. July 9, 1990 - Continued B. Asked for volunteers to the Metro Paint-A-Thon of a Crystal house. C. Asked for latest timetable for Hwy 100 and 36th Ave. N.--1994. D. Asked what was going in on corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway --Subway Sandwich and advertising for another tenant. E. Asked if Walgreen's and Firestone going to go in on Bass Lake Road--Walgreen's will begin construction, and Building Inspector has called Firestone as permit is soon to expire. Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Jecretary Elsen Motion carried. Chairper q Magnuson -?�r CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 13,1990 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 P.M., with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Elsen, Kamp, Guertin, Lundeen, Magnuson, Nystrom, Smith; also present were Community Development Director Olson, Building Inspector Barber, Recording Secretary Tatley. Absent: Christopher. Minutes of the July 9, 1990, meeting were not in packets, therefore, minutes waived until next Planning Commission meeting. 1. Consideration of a building permit for Crystal Airport at Crystal Airport to build a 40' x 168' hanger on lot 74B, as requested by Dean R. Johnson of D'Plane, Inc. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Barden to recommend to the City Council to approve the authorization to issue a building permit to build a 40' x 168' hanger on lot 74B, as requested by Dean R. Johnson of D'Plane, Inc., located at the Crystal Airport, P.I.D.# 04-118-21-12- 0021 subject to standard procedure. Motion Carried. 2. Consideration regarding approval of final plat of Roman Addition, located at 6922 Dudley Avenue North as submitted by Duane Roman. Moved by Commissioner Kemp and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend to the City Council to grant approval of final plat Roman Addition, which is a replat of Lot 3, Auditors Subdv. 226, property is located at 6922 Dudley Avenue North, P.I.D. #05-118- 21-13-0007, as submitted by Duane Roman. Motion Carried. 3. Consideration of Variance Application #90-34 to set a public hearing for a 11 foot variance in the required rear yard setback at 5817 Elmhurst Avenue North as requested by Sharon Buscher. Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Kemp to set a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, September 10, 1990, as the date and time for a public hearing at which time the Planning Commission will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider Variance Application #90-34 to grant a 11 foot variance of Section 515.13, subd. 4a, at 5817 Elmhurst Avenue North, P.I.D.# 05-118-21-14-0039 in the required August 13, 1990, Continued 40' rear yard setback. Motion Carried. 4. Consideration of Variance Application #90-35 to set a public hearing for 56 space parking variance to the required 415 parking spaces at 4947 West Broadway as requested by Father William Blum Home Association, Inc. (Knights of Columbus). Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to set a public hearing 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter and time for a public hearing at which time the Planning Commission will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider Variance Application #90-35 to grant a variance of 56 spaces of required 415 parking spaces, Section 515.09, subd. 8V, at 4947 West Broadway P.I.D.# 09-118-21-24-0061 as requested by Father William Blum Home Association, Inc. Motion Carried. 5. Consideration of Application #90-36 to set a public hearing of Wash Me #9 for rezoning property from B-3 to I-2 District to allow Limited Partnership. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Kemp to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, September 10, 1990, to consider the request Wash Me #9, Limited Partner- ship, in Application #90-36 to rezone the property from B-3 to I-2, Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Securities 2nd Addition. Motion Carried. 6. Consideration regarding approval of the preliminary plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Securities 2nd Addition, located at 5160 West Broadway, as submitted by Wash Me #9 Limited Partnership. Moved by Commissioner Kemp and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, September 10, 1990, to consider approval of the preliminary plat of Wash Me #9 Limited Partnership, which is a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Securities 2nd Addition, property is located at 5160 West Broadway, as submitted by Wash Me #9, Limited Partnership. Motion Carried. 7. Mr. Fred Hoisington of Hoisington Group, Inc. discussed the status of the Comprehensive Plan update. He gave a past history of his business and commented on August 13, 1990, Continued other cities that his company has been working with. The information on the land use is done with it being roughly mapped. He also met with the EDA Advisory Commission. Crystal does not seem to have any burning issues, stable community. A forum of 200 people with two sessions is planned. Mr. Hoisington requested a list of needs in Crystal from the Planning Commission within the next three weeks. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to adjourn. Motion Carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:38 P.M. i 1 Chairpe son' MaAuson ecretary ~Elsen 7 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 10, 1990 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Christo- pher, Kamp, Magnuson, Nystrom and Smith; the following were absent: Elsen, Guertin and Lundeen; also present were Community Development Director Olson and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Barden to approve the minutes of the July 9, 1990, meeting. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Ander- son to approve the minutes of the August 13, 1990, meeting. Motion carried. I. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing at which time the Planning Commission will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider Variance Application #90-34 for a 16' x 31' family room addition which will encroach 11' in the required 40' rear yard setback at 5817 Elmhurst Ave. N. as requested by William and Sharon Buscher. The Buschers withdrew their request. 2. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertisers for a public hearing at which time the Planning Commission will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider Variance Application #90--:35 for an off street parking variance of the required 41.5 parking spaces at 4947 West Broadway (Knights of Columbus) as requested by Father William Blum Name Association, Inc. The propo- nent presented the following: RickGriswold of the Knights of Columbus stated the lower level would be for weddings and receptions and the upper level for the mem- bers' use including video games machines. Have a recipro- cal agreement with Doyle's Bowling for parking overflow. Plan to tear down the house next doer which is rental, and the boats, etc. are owned by renters, but the trailer is used by the Knights of Columbus during Crystal Frolics. No one appeared in opposition. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commis- sioner Kamp to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commis- sioner Barden that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crys- tal City Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict application of Section 515.09, Subd. 8 September 10, 1990 - Continued v) to grant a variance of 54 off-street parking spaces of the required 415 parking spaces at Knights of Columbus, 4947 West Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-11-0061, as requested in Application #90-35 of the Father William Blum Home Association,•Inc. The findings of fact are: Since Knights of Columbus have an agreement with Doyle's for parking overflow and no need for additional parking for members in the lounge, but in that many occupants do require 415 parking spaces, they have complied by removing the house to the north. It was suggested to put agreement with Doyle's in writing. Motion carried. 3. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider the proposed platting of property to be known as Atlantic Addition, located at 5160 West Broadway and to consider Application #90-36 as submitted by Wash Me 49 Limited Partnership to rezone property from B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District to I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District.. The proponent presented the following: Bruce Hubbard of Wash Me #9 Limited Partnership stated there are two accesses on West Broadway for the car wash, and very few people would come in and go out for mini -storage development. John Olson stated there is no requirement for square footage in an I-2 District. Depending on the site plan they may need a variance to the conditional use permit allowing stacking of cars to be reduced from 30 to 20. It was suggested to try to increase the size of the curb cut for the car wash. A. Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commis- sioner Anderson to continue until October 8 the dis- cussion of the preliminary plat of Atlantic Addition which is a re -plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Securi- ties 2nd Addition, property is located at 5160 West Broadway as submitted by Wash Me #9 Limited Partnership. B. Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commis- sioner Kamp to set 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, October 8, 1990, as the date and time for a public hearing at which time the Planning Commission will sit as a Board of Adjust- ments and Appeals to consider a Variance Application to grant a variance to the conditional use permit regarding car stacking requirements (Section 515.35, Subd. 4 b) 2) for Wash Me #9 Limited Partnership at 5160 West Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-24-0023, if September 10, 1990 - Continued staff deems it necessary after seeing the revised site plan. C. No action was taken regarding Application X90-36, as submitted by Wash Me #9 Limited Partnership to rezone property from B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District to 1-2 (Heavy Industrial) District, located at 5160 West Broadway, legally described as proposed Lot 2, Block 1, Atlantic Addition pending continuation of public hearing on proposed plat. r. Consideration of a building permit for mini -storage build- ings at 5160 West Broadway as requested by Wash Me #9 Lim- ited Partnership. No action was taken regarding authorization to issue a building permit for mini -storage buildings located at 5160 West Broadway, P.I.D. #09-118-21-24-0023, subject to stan- dard procedure pending continuation of public hearing on proposed plat. 5. Consideration of a building permit for an airplane hangar at Lot 78C-1 Crystal Airport as requested by Patrick Scharber. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue a building permit for a 40' x 50' airplane hangar located at Lot 78C-1, Crystal Airport, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 6. Discussion items: A. Would like a representative from MAC to address Plan- ning Commission as to plans for airport. B. Highway 100 development --State will make six lanes out of existing four lanes. Preferred developer and Nick - low's have not signed papers yet. C. Public forums for the Comprehensive Plan will be Octo- ber 17 and 18 after the Community Survey is completed. D. Walgreen's has submitted a site plan and bond. L. Firestone is in a holding pattern of not developing any new stores. F. Might look at amendment regarding home occupation such as the chiropractor's request (34th & Winnetka) when the area is so large. September 10, 1990 - Continued Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Barden to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Chairpe son ��uson S f retary Elsenr- CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 8, 1990 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Christo- pher, Elsen, Guertin, Kamp, Lundeen, Magnuson and Nystrom; the following was absent: Smith; also present were Community Development Director Olson, Building Inspector Barber and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to approve the minutes of the September 10, 1990, meeting. Motion carried. 1. The next regular Planning Commission meeting falls on November 12, 1990, which is the observed legal holiday (Veterans Day). Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Barden that the next regular Planning Commission will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 5, 1990. Motion carried. 2. Consideration of a building permit for an airplane hangar at Lot 78-C Crystal Airport as requested by Al Paulson. Moved by Commissioner Guertin and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue a building permit for a 40' x 40' airplane hangar located at Lot 78-C, Crystal Airport, sub- ject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 3. Consideration regarding approval of the preliminary plat of Schoff Second Addition located at 3543 Zane Ave. N. as submitted by Charles B. and Catherine A. Schoff. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Guertin to set a public hearing before the Planning Com- mission at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, November 5, 1990, to consider approval of the preliminary plat of Schoff Second Addition which is a replat of Lot 2, Block 1, Schoff Addition, property is located at 3543 Zane Ave. N., as submitted by Charles B. and Catherine A. Schoff. Motion carried. 4. Consideration of Variance Applications #90-37, #90-38 and #90-39 to allow a single family home to be built on the lot created by the replat of Schoff Second Addition which is not up to code regarding width, area and depth at 3543 Zane Ave. N. as requested by Charles B. and Catherine A. Schoff. W October 8, 1990 - Continued Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to set 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be. heard, Monday, November 5, 1990, as the date and time for a public hearing at which time the Planning Com- mission will sit as a Board of Adjustments and Appeals to consider 'variance Applications #90-37 to grant a variance of 3.7" in the required. W lot width (Section 515.15, Subd.. 2 a,) 1); #90-38 to grant a variance of 2,061.42 sq. ft. in the required 7,500 sq. ft. lot area (Section 515.15, Subd. 2 c) 3) i) and #90-39 to grant a variance of 3.4' in the required 100' depth (Section 515.15, Subd. 2 b) 1) to allow a single family home to be built on the lot created by the replat of Schoff Second Addition, at 3543 Zane Ave. N., P.I.D. #21-118-21-22-0002 as requested by Charles B. and Catherine A. Schoff. Motion carried. 5. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place for continuation of the public hearing to consider the proposed platting of property to be known as Atlantic Addition, located at 5160 West Broadway and to consider Application #90-36 as submitted by Wash Me 09 Limited Partnership to rezone property from B-3 (Auto -Oriented Commercial) District to 1-2 (Leavy Industrial) District. The proponent presented the following: Bruce Hubbard, stated he had met with the site engineer regarding the water draining across the area going north. Plans to have catch basins with the water going into the utility and drainage easement. He stated the longer mini -storage building near the entrance to the property olives recogni- tion of usage, will be open for nine hours daily five days each week and the car wash and mini -storage have own entrance and exit. No one appeared in opposition. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Christopher to close the public hearing. Motion carried. A. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Com- missioner Elsen to recommend to the City Council to approve the preliminary plat of Atlantic Addition which is a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Securi- ties 2nd Addition, property is located at 5160 West Broadway as submitted by Wash Me #9 Limited Partnership. The findings of fact are: Good plan for area, devel- oper has worked with the City to resolve access, use fits in area and applicant to work with City Engineer October 8, 1990 - Continued to make certain relief drainage system is accomplished. The following voted aye: Christopher, Elsen, Guertin, Kamp and Lundeen. The following voted no: Anderson, Barden, Magnuson and Nystrom. Motion carried 5 to 4. B. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Com- missioner Kamp to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #90-36, as submitted by Wash Me #9 Limited Partnership to rezone property from B-3 (Auto - Oriented Commercial) District to I-2 (Heavy Indus- trial) District, located at 5150 West Broadway, legally described as proposed Lot 2, Block 1, Atlantic Addition. The findings of fact are: The same as A. above, also this property was an I-2 as are the adjacent lots exclusive of the car wash and applicant to have an agreement for cross drainage with the car wash property. The following voted aye: Anderson, Christopher, Elsen, Guertin, Kamp and Lundeen. The following voted no: Barden, Magnuson and Nystrom. Motion carried 6 to 3. . Consideration of a building permit for mini -storage build- ings at 5150 West Broadway as requested by Wash Me #9 Lim- ited Partnership. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Guertin to recommend to the City Council to approve autho- rization to issue a building permit for mini -storage buildings located at 5150 West Broadway, subject to stan- dard procedure. Possible allowance for office space might affect parking and should be considered. Motion carried. 7. Gary Schmitz of Metropolitan Airports Commission appeared to discuss plans for the Crystal Airport. It is a minor use airport with no plans to enlarge. There are 125 hangars with 324 aircraft. Fred Hoisington spoke regarding the Comprehensive Plan and the public forums. They have been waiting for results of telephone survey on the strengths and weaknesses of the City of Crystal. The forums will be October 18 and 24. 9. Discussion items: A. Moratorium on development in the Hwy 100 and 36th Ave. N. area to prevent owners in the project area from October 8, 1990 - Continued taking advantage of the highway situation, but minor repairs, fixing roof, etc. are all right. Nicklow's did not sign a developer yet, and the EDA gave an extension to Nicklow's until the end of the year. Area is on both sides of Highway 100 from the Golden Valley border to 36th Ave. N. S. Discussion of terms of commissions especially Park and Recreation and Planning Commission to possibly extend beyond the full four terms (12 years) based on merit and attendance in order not to lose the expertise. Will have further discussion with possible recommenda- tion to City Council. C. Home occupation information requested regarding chang- ing the ordinance applying to large size pieces of property that could accommodate parking and that would be an R -C zoning adjoining residential properties. ReVested staff write up a suggested ordinance. D. Planning Commission wanted to go on record to thank John Olson for his many years of service to Crystal and wish him good luck. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Chairper o Magnuson r` Secretary Elsen Y 45 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 5, 1990 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Elsen, Kamp, Guertin, Magnuson, Nystrom and Smith; the following were absent: Christopher and Lundeen; also present were Building Inspector Barber and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to approve the minutes of the October 8, 1990, meeting. Motion carried. December Planning Commission Meeting will be December 3, 1990, because the City Council Meeting will be December 10 (second City Council Meeting will be the usual December 18). 1. Chairperson Magnuson declared this was the time and the place as advertised for a public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary plat of Schoff Second Addition located at 3543 Zane Ave. N. as submitted by Charles B. and Catherine A. Schoff. The proponent Charles Schoff stated they did not want to pay taxes on such a large lot and found it difficult to maintain it. The following were heard: Lynn Dahlstrom, 5915 - 36th Ave. N., does not want to sell part of her lot to the Schoffs to enlarge the created lot as she likes a large yard and wants it for resale. Barry Kline, 5905 - 36th Ave. N., does not want another house built so close to his and would like to buy part of Mr. Schoff's lot as his lot is not as deep as the others. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Moved by Commissioner Barden and seconded by Commissioner Kamp to recommend to the City Council to deny the prelimi- nary plat of Schoff Second Addition which is a replat of Lot 2, Block 1, Schoff Addition, property is located at 3543 Zane Ave. N., as submitted by Charles B. and Cather- ine A. Schoff. The findings of fact are: The proposed plat is inconsis- tent with the Zoning Ordinance for lot size, dimensions and area; sets a precedent that would be irrevocable and not in the best interest of the City. Motion carried. November 5, 1990 - Continued 2. As denial was recommended on previous item no action was taken on Variance Applications #90-37, #90-38 and #90-39 to allow a single family home to be built on the lot cre- ated by the replat of Schoff Second Addition which is not up to code regarding width, area and depth at 3543 Zane Ave. N. as requested by Charles B. and Catherine A. Schoff. 3. Discussion items: A. Suggested ordinance change for home occupation on a large lot with adequate parking. Possibility of three homeowners who are doctors, lawyers, etc. would have to restrict to one homeowner. Possibly consider a conditional use in R-1 if traffic could be handled. Questioned how enforce one employee who is related and residing at property. Staff directed to provide list of properties involved for further discussion at December meeting. B. Terms of commissions --possibility of asking former member of commission to come back as an advisor on an item. Continue discussion of proposed memorandum to Council with changes to December meeting. C. Questioned who is taking John Olson's responsibili- ties --divided up among staff until a replacement is hired. Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Barden to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Chairperson 9a on 17 ,I o-. ecretary Elsen 11 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 3, 1990 The meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following present: Anderson, Barden, Christopher, Elsen, Guertin, Lundeen, Magnuson, Nystrom and Smith; the following was absent: ramp; also present were Building Inspector Barber and Recording Secretary Scofield. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to approve the minutes of the November 5, 1990, meeting. Motion carried. 1. Consideration of a building permit for an airplane hangar on Lot 78D, Crystal Airport, as submitted by Vanman Construction Company. Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue a building permit for a 42" x 100' airplane hangar on Lot 78D, Crystal Airport, as requested by Vanman Construction Company, subject to standard procedure. Motion carried. 2. Consideration of the Housing Maintenance Code as revised by the City Attorney. Commission questioned a code including owner occupied as well as rental dwellings. Commission felt for point of sale of rental property the Housing official must inspect.. Wanted a health hazard complaint in writing. Did not feel had enough time to ua through the language. Moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Lundeen to continue until the meeting of January 14, 1991 the discussion of the Housing Maintenance Code. Motion carried. 3. Mr. Fred Hoisington did not appear to give an update on the telephone surveys and the status of the Comprehensive Plan. 4. Discussion items: A. Suggested ordinance change for home occupation on a large lot with adequate parking. After reviewing the list of properties involved, the Commission decided there are too many properties to pursue an ordinance change as it would be an uncontrollable situation. December 3, 1990 - Continued S. Proposed memorandum regarding terms of commissions. Request the Council look at the memorandum signed by all members present. C. Informational copy from MnDOT regarding proposed reconstruction of TH 100 and scheduled meetings December 5 and 6, 1990. Believe six lanes planned with a diamond-shaped interchange on 36th. D. As James Barden may possibly be transferred to Southern California, he was thanked for his years on the Planning Commission. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Guertin to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Chairpers agnuson cretary Elsen Y1