1984 PC Meeting MinutesCRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 9, 1984
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following present: Besnett, E.lsen, Feyereisen,
Leppa, Magnuson, Melich and Thorne; also present were Building
Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secretary
Borrell.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson
to approve the ir:inutes of the December 12, 1983 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Donald Swenson and Don Mannstedt appeared regarding Application
#83-89A for rezoning property at the northwest quadrant of Vera
Cruz Ave. and Bass Lake Road from B-4 district (community
commercial) to R-3 d.istri..-t (medium density residential). Mr.
Swenson presented plans for a 4 -unit multiple dwelling to be
constructed on the site.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Leppa to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,
February 13, 1984, to consider the request of Donald Swenson
to rezone from B-4 di -strict (community commercial) to R-3
district (medium density residential) property described as
follows:
That part of the SE4 of the SW4 lying north of road,
Section 4, Township.1_18, Range 21; and
That part of the south 120 feet cf the east 180 feet
of the NE4 of the SW4 lying within 150 feet of the
north line of 56th Ave. North, Section 4, Township 118,
Range 21.
Motion carried.
2. Thomas Stahl, Architect, representing JHS Investments, Inc.,
appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed plat Lynn
Gardens Second Addition located at the southeast quadrant of
30th & Winnetka Ave.
Movc-d fay Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Melich to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative
approval of Lynn Gardens Second Addition which is a replat
of Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, Block 1, Lynn Gardens.
Motion carried.
}. Thomas Stahl, Architect, appeared regarding a building permit
for an office building at 2960 Winnetka Ave. N.
January 9, 1984 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Melich and seconded by Commissioner
Leppa to recommend to the City Council to approve authori-
zation to issue building permit #5446 to JHS Investments,
Inc., for a 60'x112' office building at 2960 Winnetka
Ave. North (proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Lynn Gardens Second
Addition), subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Chairman Elsen declared that nominations were open for
officers to the Planning Commission consisting of Chairman,
Vice -Chairman and Secretary for the year ending December 31,
1984.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Thorne to elect Herman Elsen as Chairman of the Planning
Commission for the year ending December 31, 1984.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Melich and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to elect Francis Feyereisen as Vice -Chairman of
the Planning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1984.
Motion carried..
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to elect Joseph Thorne as Secretary of the Plan-
ning Commission for the year ending December 31, 1984.
Motion carried.
5. Two members of the Planning Commission were designated to
membership on the Long Range Planning Commission to fill
the two vacancies - Paulette Magnuson and Herman Elsen.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Thorne to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman Ern
Sec tart' Thorne
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CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
'E B RUARY 13, 1934
The regular meeting of the Crl7stai Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.rt1. Harley Bakken and Barbara Sanden were sworn in as
members of the Planning Crx=ission. The followl.ng were present:
Bakken, Besnett, Elsen, Feyereisen, Leppa, Magnuson, Melich,
Senden and Thorne; also present were Building Inspector Peterson,
Assistalit City Engineer Smith and Recording Secretary Morrell.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson
to ELoproce the _minutes of the January 9, 1934 meeting.
_' :)tion carr lea.
1. C a.—I.m:� n Fls�n declared this was the time and the place as
advertised for a public hearing to consider Application
483-89A, as submitted by Donald Swenson, for rezoning pro -
at the no_rt -*est cuadrant of_ Vera Cruz Ave. an ;=sass
Lake Road from B-4 district (communty co_cinercial) to R-3
di triC:t (viedium density residential) . Don Swenson and
Don Mannstedt appeared and indicated they are proposing a
4 -unit multiple dwelling to be constructed on the site.
The Chairman asked those present to voice their opinions or
ask questions concerning the rezoning. No one appeared.
Movod by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Besnett to recommend to the City Council to approve Application
#83-89A, as submitted by Donald Swenson, to rezone from B-4
district (community commercial) to R-3 district (medium
density residential) property described as follows:
That part of the SE4 of the SW4 lying north of
road, Section 4, Township 118, Range 21; and
That part of the south 120 feet of the east 180
feet of the NE4 of the SW4 lying within 150 feet
of the north line of 56th Ave. North, Section 4,
Township 118, Range 21.
The findings of fact are: There appears to be nothing in
the comprehensive plan that would either negate or cast any
detrimental aspects upon this rezoning; nobody present from
the community objecting to rezoning.
Motion carried.
2.. ,Tack Lynch of Westwood Planning & Engineering, representing
Michael Halley, appeared regarding tentative approval of
proposed plat Crystal Green located south of 54th Ave.,
between Vera Cruz and Highway 169.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Leppa to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative
approval of Crystal Green which is described as all that part
of the NE4 of the NW4 of Section 9, Township 118, Range 21
West, lying Ely of a line running parallel with and distant
February 13, 1984 - continued
125 feet Ely of the center line of Highway 169 (as said
center line is now located and established), and Nly of
the Nly R/W line of the Soo Line Railroad Co.
Motion carried.
3. Consideration of re -appointment of Francis Feyereisen to
the Long Range Planning Commission for 1984.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Thorne to re -appoint Francis Feyereisen to the Long Range
Planning Commission for 1984.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairma lsen
Secretary Thorne
CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MARCH 12, 1984
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. Paul Christopher was sworn in as a member of the
Planning Commission. The following were present: Bakken, Besnett,
Christopher, Elsen, Feyereisen, Magnuson, Melich, Senden and
Thorne; the following were absent: Leppa; also present were
Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording
Secretary Borrell.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Feyereisen
to approve the minutes of the February 13, 1984 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Consideration of final approval of Lois 8th Addition located
at 4308 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to grant final
ai.r
r-- of y.�is 8t'_: Addition, which is a replat of the South
76.4 feet of Lot 14, Auditor's Subdivision No. 146.
Motion carried.
2. Donald Swenson and Don Mannstedt appeared regarding a building
permit for a 4 -unit multi^me ATTTCIlmi nn I oc�ted at the northwest
quadrant of Vera Cruz Ave. and Bass Lake Road.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Melich to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization
to issue building permit #5498 to Donald Swenson for a 44'x88'
4 -unit multiple dwelling at 5601-03-05-07 Vera Cruz Ave. North,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
3. Al Stobbe appeared regarding a building permit for an airplane
hangar at the Crystal Airport.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Melich to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization
to issue building permit #5501 to Al Stobbe for a 40'x50'
airplane hangar on leased Lot 76E, Crystal Airport, subject to
standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. Consideration of final approval of Lynn Gardens Second Addition
located at the southeast quadrant of 30th & Winnetka Ave.
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March 12, 1984 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Thorne to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval
of Lynn Gardens Second Addition which is a replat of Lots
1, 2, 3 & 4, Block 1, Lynn Gardens.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Besnett to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Secretary Thorne
Chairman Fsen
CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
APRIL 9, 1984
The regular meeting of. the Crystal Planninq Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Besnett, Christopher,
Elsen, Leppa, Magnuson, Melich and Thorne; Feyereisen arrived at
7:3.5 p.m.; the following were absent: S anden; also present were
Building Inspector_ Peterson, Citv Engineer Sherburne and Recording
Secretary Borrell.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson
to approve the minutes of the ,March 12, 1984 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Consideration of a building permit for an addition to the
Brunswick Methodist Church at 6122 42nd Ave. Forth.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Besnett to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization
to issue building permit 45509 to Brunswick Methodist Church for
a 106'8"x3518" addition to the existing church at 6122 42nd Ave.
North, Lot 1, Block 1, Brunswick Methodist Church Addition,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
2. Consideration of Application #84-4T, as submitted by Fred W.
Hedberg Properties, Inc., for rezoning property from R-1 district
(single family residential) to .R-4 district. (high density resi-
dential) at 3450-3506 Welcome Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Bakken to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,
May 14, 1984, to consider the request of Fred W. Hedberg
Properties, Inc., to rezone from R-1 district (single family
residential) to R-4 district (high density residential) Lots
2, 3, 4 & 5, Block 1, Graceview Addition.
Motion carried.
John Paulson appeared regarding Application #84-5T for amending
the zoning ordinance to allow two-family dwellir,c_x units as a
permitted use in an. R-3 district (medium density residential).
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded. by Contmissioner }Magnuson
to set a public hearing before the Planning Commissior. at
7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,
May 14, 1.984, to consider the reddest of John Paulson to amend
the zoning ordinance to aiiow two-farri.l_y dwelling units as a
permitted use in an k-3 district (medium density residential.)
Motion carried.
CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
April 23, 1984
The special meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Besnett, Christopher,
Elsen, Feyerei5en, Leppa, Magnuson, Melich, Sande► and Thorne; also
present were William Sherburne, City Engineer; Leslie Norenberg,
Redevelopment Coordinator, Crystal HRA; and Marcella Borrell,
Recording Secretary.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner IMelich
to approve the minutes of the April 9, 1984 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Charles DuFresne of Lincoln Development Services Corp. appeared
regarding Applications #84-13T & #84-14T for variances in park-
ing and building setback requirements for the development of the
Crystal Gallery retail/office project at the southeast quadrant
of Bass Lake road & West Broadway.
A. Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Besnett that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.09, Subd. 4 h)1) to allow
80=0 of L.,c required parking stalls to be 9'0" in width and
20% of the required parking stalls to be 816" in width; and
further, that the requirements of Section 315.09, Subd. 8 t)
and Subd. 8 q) be varied to allow a reduction of 212 stalls
of the required 539, as requested in Variance Application
#84-13T of Lincoln Development Services Corp.
The findings of fact are: The proponent has responded to
the requests of the HRA in providing a development within
the guidelines of the "Request for Proposals"; and further,
that the enclosed mall represents a requirement for.78 park-
ing stalls which would reduce the impact of variance to
134 stalls.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to amend the motion to provide that the minimum
width of all parking stalls be 9' in width.
By roll call and voting aye: Bakken, iagnuson, Senden and
Thorne; voting no: Besnett, Christopher, Feyereisen, Leppa
and Plelich. _
Motion lost 4 to �.
The original first motion was voted on. By roll call and
voting aye: Besnett, Christopher, Feyereisen, Melich;
voting no: Bakken, Leppa, Magnuson, Senden and Thorne.
Motion lost 4 to 5.
April 23, 1984 - continued
The proponent changed the request in Variance Application #84-13T
to allow the required parking stalls to be 9' in width throughout
(omit the 8'6" width for compact cars.)
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal
City Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or
modify the strict application of Section 515.09, Subd. 4 h)1)
to allow parking stalls to be 9' in width; and further, that
the requirements of Section 515.09, Subd. 8 t) and Subd. 8 q)
be varied to allow a reduction of 212 stalls of the required
589, as requested in Variance Application #84-13T of Lincoln
Development Services Corp.
The findings of fact are: The proponent has responded to Uie
requests of the HRA in providing a development within the
guidelines of the "Request for Proposals"; and further, that
the enclosed mall represents a requirement for 78 parking -stalls
which would reduce the impact of variance to 134 stalls.
By roll call and voting aye: Bakken, Besnett, Christopher,
Feyereisen, Magnuson, Melich, Senden and Thorne; voting no:
Leppa.
Motion carried 8 to 1.
B. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Melich that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 3 b)2) to grant
a variance of 2' in the required 22' side street side yard
setback on Douglas Drive, as requested in Variance Application
#84-14T of Lincoln Development Services Corp.
The findings of fact are: Not detrimental to the project or
the surrounding properties.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commission Bakken
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairmansen
V
_S�6,cetary Thorne
CITY
!ORVS�T'AL '
MUNICIPALITY PARKING CODE SURVEY
RETAIL
1 STALL PER 140 SF OF GROSS
FLOOR AREA (G.F.A.)
RESTAURANTS
1 STALL PER 40 SF OF DINING AREA
1 STALL PER 80 SF OF KITCHEN AREA
OFFICE
90% OF GROSS FLOOR AREA
200 SF + 3 (3 STALLS + 1
STALL PER 200 SF OF GFA)
Brooklyn Center 11 stalls for 1 st 1,000 sf GFA 1 stall for every 2 seats of 1 stall per 200 sf up to
8 stalls for every additional 1,000 dining area plus 1 stall for every 2 20,000 sf; over 20,000 sf
sf up to 15,000 sf; 6 stalls per employees (maximum shift) up to 220,000 sf = GFA
1,000 sf 15,000 - 30,000 sf; .0005 x GFA + 190; over
Y- over 30,000 sf = 5.5 per 1,000 sf __ 220,000 sf = 1 per 300 sf
Brooklyn Park 1 stall per 200-sf of GFA 1 stall per 3 seats based on capacity 1 stall per 200 sf of GFA
design; 1 per 35 sf of GFA (no design
layout
Burnsville 5.5 stalls per 1,000 sf GFA 1 stall per 3 seats or 1 per 100 sf 1 stall per 150 sf of GFA for
of GFA (whichever is greater) + 1 per 1 st 6,000 sf; over 6,000 sf =
employee; Fast food - 1 stall per 50 sf 1 stall per 200 sf of GFA
of GFA + stall per employee
Golden Valley 1 stall per 150 sf of Retail Floor 1 stall per 3 seats; fast food - 1 stall 1 stall per 250 sf of GFA
Area per 3 seats or 1 stall per 35 sf
of GFA, whichever is greater
Maple Grove 1 stall per 250 sf of GFA 1 stall per 40 sf of GFA dining room and bar 1 stall per 250 sf of GFA
area + 1 stall per 80 sf of GFA of kitchen area
Minneapolis 1 stall per 300 sf of GFA in excess 1 stall per 50 sf of seating area 1 stall per 300 sf of GLA
of 4,000 sf (minimum of 4 stalls for in excess of 4,000 sf;
under 4,000 sf) (minimum of 4 spaces
for area under 4,000 sf)
New Hope 1 stall per 150 sf of GFA 1 stall per 40 sf of GFA dining area 3 stalls plus 1 stall per 250
and bar, + 1 per 80 sf of kitchen area sf of GFA
Plymouth
1 stall per 100 sf of GFA
1 stall per 2.5 seats; fast food -
1 stall per 15 sf of service counter
1 st 20,000 sf — 1 stall per 200 sf of
GFA; over 20,000 —220,000=
[GLA _ (.0005 x GFA)] + 190.
Over 220,000, 1 stall per 300 sf of GFA
Robbinsdale 1 stall per 200 sf of GFA 1 stall per 30 sf of GFA or 1 stall per 1 stall per 200 sf of GFA
4 seats (if design layout); fast food -
1 stall per 15 sf of GFA
Roseville 5 stall per 1,000 sf of Gross Leasable Area 12 stalls per 1,000 sf of GFA or 1 stall 5 stall per 1,000 sf of GFA
(GLA) per 2.8 seats (whichever is greater); fast
food - 1 stall per 15 sf of GFA
St. Paul 1 stall per 150 sf of Retail Floor Area 1 stall per 100 sf of dining area and kitchen 1 stall per 200 sf of Retail Floor Area
J Edina 1 stall per 200 sf of GFA + 1 stall per 10 seats 1 stall per 3 seats + 1 stall 1 stall per 200 sf of GLA - 1 st 20,000
if Restaurant or theater in shopping canter per employee (major shift) sf; 20,000-220,000 = [GLA
(.0025 x GFA)) + 195.
Maplewood 1 stall per 200 sf of GFA 1 stall per 50 sf of seating area 1 stall per 250 sf of GFA
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
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proposed for this development. In additon to individually illuminated letters rep-
resenting each tenant space, we recommend the installation, of a pylon sign as
noted on th.;-• PrF,:.:liminary Site Plan.
4. PA FI :IN .1: In discussions with City Staff and the planners for this project, BRW, it
was determined that the site could not meet the necessary tax increment
requirements without action on the part of the City to allow a parking ratio of 5 cars
per 1,000 square feet of retail development. This ratio would require a variance by
the City, or, in the alternative, a change in the City Code. We recommend con-
sideration of such a change in orderthat parking requirements for the Cityof Crys-
tal may become reflective of current development trends in parking requirements.
We have taken the liberty of researching this matter and include the information
on parking codes in other municipalities as Exhibit C to this proposal.
(During the planning stages of this proposal, o; --r architects subsequently deter-
mined that the present site, including both office and retail development areas,
would not be able to support the full development called for in the Request For
Proposals forthe office and commercial development, even with a modification of
the City Codes as set forth above. We have attempted to create a development
which would maximize land usage and come as close as possible to the parking
ratio of 5 cars per 1,000 sqare feet of building area. We do feel, however, that a
review of present City Parking Code requirements is in order.)
5. LANDSCAPING: Specific attention has been given to the need for extensive well
conceived landscaping throughout the development. Although it is difficult to
detail the specific landscaping to be provided on the Preliminary Site Plan, we are
committed to developing a landscaping plan for this development project in con-
cert with the relocation of Becker Park and the other development scheduled to
take place within the area.
6. ENERGY MANAGEMENT: With the ever increasing concern over energy conser-
vation, we feel the need to incorporate as many passive and active energy managment
DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SHOPPING CENTERS
2227 UNIVERSITY AVE. • ST. PAUL, MINN. 55114 • 612-646.790'
BASS LAKE ROAD/ BECKER PARK TASK FORCE STUDY
LAND USE PLAN
The Land Use Plan for the Bass Lake Road/Becker Park Study Area reflects
the Selected Development Program (Development Program Alternative #1). The
Land Use Plan is illustrated on Figure 18, Land Use Plan. Upon the adop-
tion of this study by the Crystal City Council, the City of Crystal Land
Use Plan (an element of the City Comprehensive Plan) will be modified to
conform with Figure 18, Land Use Plan. Any future requests by landowners
in the Study Area for rezonings or land development must be consistent with
the revised City of Crystal Land Use Plan. The Land Use Plan shown in
Figure 18 will also become an essential element of the official Tax
Increment Financing Plan to be packaged by the City of Crystal to support
the proposed redevelopment activities.
The Land Use Plan proposes six categories of land use: (1) retail/service
commercial, (2) office, (3) light industrial, (4) low-density residential,
(5) high-density residential, and (6) public. These land use categories
are arranged to reflect the Selected Development Program as well as the
existing land use pattern to remain in the other portions of the Study
Area.
Within the area proposed for redevelopment east of West Broadway Avenue and
west of the Target Store each of the land uses is expected to be composed
as follows:
(� • Retail/Service Commercial:
New Development:
a. 60,000 square feet of gross leasable space.
b. 300 parking spaces (ratio: 5 parking spaces/1000 square feet
of gross leasable area)
c. Not intended to include a major "anchor" store.
Rehabilitation of Existing Structures:
a. 72,000 square feet of gross leasable space.
b. 114 off street parking spaces (approximate ratio: 2 parking
spaces/1000 square feet of gross leasable space)
• Office Development:
- 30,000 square feet of gross leasable space.
- 120 parking spaces (ratio: 4 parking spaces/1000 square feet of
gross leasable area)
• High Density Residential:
Market -Rate Family Housing:
- 260 apartment and/or condominium units located in midrise
structures (approximately 1075 square feet of land area per
dwelling unit)
- 390 parking spaces (ratio: 1.5 parking spaces/dwelling unit)
G-15
- Housing for the Elderly:
- 96 dwelling units (approximately 800 square feet of land
area/dwelling unit)
- 96 parking spaces (ratio: 1.0 parking space/dwelling unit)
Low Density Residential:
Market Rate Family Housing:
- 50 townhouse dwelling units (approximately 4000 square feet
of land area per dwelling unit)
- 100 parking spaces (ratio: 2 parking spaces/dwelling unit)
Public:
- Becker Park (12.62 acres in size, relocated and designed to
include all present facilities plus "passive" recreation area).
- Municipal fire station site.
- Two to four entrance monument sites.
- Current U.S. Post Office on Hampshire Avenue would be relocated
into the new retail center.
The parking ratios proposed for the developments listed above are not
totally consistent with those of the current City of Crystal Zoning
Ordinance. This study proposes that current parking ratios required by the
zoning ordinance be relaxed in accordance with the recommendations listed
above, and that the City of Crystal reexamine its overall parking require-
ments in light of revised guidelines (Urban Land Institute), energy con-
siderations and currently -accepted standards in other metropolitan
municipalities.
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BASS LAKE ROAD REDEVELOPMENT AND TAX INCREMENT PLAN
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
The Bass Lake Road -Becker Park Task Force selected the following develop-
ment and rehabilitation program after reviewing extensive physical and eco-
nomic analyses and adopting goals and objectives for the Project Area.
This redevelopment program is illustrated by Figures 2 and 3.
• Retail Development:
- _- - 60,000 square feet of gross leasable retail space.
- 300 parking spaces (ratio: 5 parking spaces/1000 square feet of
gross leasable space).
• Office Development:
- 30,000 square feet of gross leasable office space.
- 120 parking spaces (ratio: 4 parking spaces/1000 square feet of
gross leasable space).
s Housing for the Elderly:
- 90 dwell i ng units ( 842 square feet. of land area per dwe l ling unit) .
.1 - 45 parking spaces (ratio: 112 parking space/dwelling unit).
Market -Rate Multiple -Family Housing (south of Becker Park):
Condominium development
- 160 dwelling units (1619 square feet of land area per dwelling unit).
- 320 parking spaces (ratio: 2 parking spaces/dwelling unit).
Market -Rate Multiple -Family Housing (west of Target):
- Townhouse development
- 32 dwelling units (5063 square feet of land area per dwelling unit).
- 64+ parking spaces (ratio: 2+ parking spaces/dwelling unit).
Office development will be allowed on this site as an alternative to
housing. Offices would be compatible with the R-0 zoning of the
property.
Development of this site will necessarily involve Target Stores,
Inc., their lessor, and Paster Enterprises, Inc. (the owner of
Crystal Shopping Center). The eastern portion of the development
shown in Figures 2 and 3 is on the Target site. Also, Target has a
lease for parking on 100,000 square feet of the Crystal Center side
of the site. This parking area has not yet been geographically
defined but must be prior to redevelopment. Figures 2 and 3 have
set aside 100,000 square feet on the northern portion of the site
for such parking.
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CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MAY 14, 1984
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Besnett, Christopher,
Elsen, Feyereisen, Magnuson, Melich and Senden; the following were
absent: Leppa and Thorne; also present were Building Inspector
Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secretary Borrell.
Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Commissioner Feyereisen
to approve the minutes of the April 23, 1984 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as
advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #84-4T,
as submitted by Fred W. Hedberg Properties, Inc., to rezone from
R-1 district (single family residential) to R-4 district (high
density residential) property located at 3450-3506 Welcome Ave.
North. Steve Hedberg, representing Fred W. Hedberg Properties,
Inc., explained their plans for a 13 -unit apartment building.
The Chairman asked those present to voice their opinions or
ask questions concerning the rezoning. The following were heard:
Tien Devine, 3512 Welcome Ave. - presented a petition
with 29 names against the rezoning.
James McLaughlin, 3420 Welcome Ave.
Barb Dow, 3500 Xenia Ave.
Richard Elwood, 3443 Welcome Ave.
Bev McLaughlin, 3420 Welcome Ave.
Brenda Devine, 3512 Welcome Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to deny Application
#84-T, as submitted by Fred W. Hedberg Properties, Inc., to
rezone from R-1 district (single family residential) to R-4
district (high density residential) Lots 2, 3, 4 & 5, Block 1,
Graceview Addition.
The findings of fact are: This development is not in line with
the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Crystal; the neighbor-
hood deserves a buffer between this kind of development and
single family residential property.
Motion carried.
2. Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as
advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #84-5T,
as submitted by John Paulson, for amending the zoning ordinance
to allow two-family dwelling units as a permitted use in an R-3
district (medium density residential.) John Paulson appeared
and explained why he is requesting the change so he can build
a double bungalow on the property at 43rd & Colorado.
May 14, 1984 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Besnett to recommend to the City Council to approve Application
#84-5T, as submitted by John Paulson, to amend the zoning
ordinance to allow two family dwelling units as a permitted
use in an R-3 district (medium density residential.)
The findings of fact are: It provides a planning tool that
we didn't have in order to properly discharge our duties.
By roll call and voting aye: Bakker_, Besnett, Christopher,
Feyereisen, Melich and Senden; voting no: Magnuson.
Motion carried 6 to 1.
3. Chairman Eisen declared this was the time and the place as
advertised for a public hearing to consider Application 484-6A,
as submitted by Maria Wiese of Paradise Seafood, for a con-
ditional use permit to allow sales (fresh seafood) from a
motorized vehicle in a B-4 district at the Anthony Shopping
Center, Highway 100 & 36th Ave. North. The Chairman asked
those present to voice their opinions or ask questions concern-
ing the conditional ase permit. Marie Wiese appeared.
Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to recommend to the City Council to approve Appli-
cation #84-6A, as subro.i�_ted by Maria Wiese of Paradise seafood,
for a conditional use perrlit .to allow sales from a motorized
vehicle in a B-4 district (Section 515.37, Subd. 4 c) with
the proviso that the sales vehicle be located not less than
50' from the perimeter curb on the Anthony Shopping Center,
Highwa17 100 & 36th Ave. North, Tract B, Registered Land Survey
#860.
Motion carried.
4. Chairman Eisen declared this was the time and the place as
advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #84-8A,
as submitted by Erickson Petroleum Corp., for a conditional use
permit to allow a convenience food establishment in a B-3 district
at 5521 Lakeland Ave. North. The Chairman asked if there was
any one present concerned with the conditional use permit. No
one appeared.
The proponent had withdrawn the application so it was not con-
sidered.
5. Consideration of Variai'ce .lipplic!at.i.ons #84--IOA & 084-11.x., as
submitted by Donald I,'liddlestedt, for two decks which will encroach
in the rear yard setback and occupy more than 300 of the rear
yard at 5400 Vera Cruz Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to table for further study Variance Applications
#84-10A & #84-11A, as submitted by Donald Middlestedt, as long
as the applicant was not present.
Motion carried.
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May 14, 1984 - continued
;. Consideration of final approval of HRA Addition located
5517 Xenia Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Bakken to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval
of HRA Addition which is a replat of Lot 9, Block 3,
Boulevard Acres.
Motion carried.
i Consideration of final approval of HRA 2nd Addition located
at 3054 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Melich to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval
of HR.A. 2nd Addition which is a replat of the West 1/2 of that
part of Lot 27, Sunnybrook Acres, lying West of Brunswick Ave.,
except the East 168.5' thereof.
Motion carried.
i Consideration of Application #84-16T, as submitted by Burger
King Corp., for a conditional use permit for a convenience
food establishment at the Anthony Shopping Center, 36th &
Highway 100.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen to set a public hearing before the Planning Com-
mission at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter
may be beard, June 11, 1984, to consider the request. of
Burger King Corp. for a conditional use permit for a con-
venience food establishment in a 8-4 district (Section
515.37, 5ubd. 4 i) , at the Azithony Shopping Center, 36th
Highway 100, part of Tracts C & D, Registered. Land Survey
No. 860.
Motion carried.
9. Robert Benedict appeared regarding Application #84-19A for tt
variance of the offstreet parking requirements for a
restaurant at the medical Center Pharmacy, 5640 West Broadway.
i4oved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Cojmissioner
Bakken that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the crystal City Code
to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.09, Subd. 8 v) to grant a variance
of 13 offstreeL parking spaces at 5640 West Broadway, Lot 1,
Block 1, Landco Addition, as requestcd in Variance Application
#84-19A of Robert Benedict.
The findings of fact are: It is a reasonable request; the
existing lot is more than ample.
Motion carried.
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May 14, 1984 - continued
F1 10. Robert Benedict appeared regarding a building permit for
remodeling for a restaurant in the existing building at
5640 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Besnett to recommend to the City Council to approve authori-
zation to issue building permit #5595 to Anthony Kastonas
for remodeling in the existing building at 5640 West Broadway,
Lot 1, Block 1, Landco Addition, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
11. Jim McKay appeared regarding a building permit for an addition
and remodeling the existing restaurant (Ground Round) at
6830 56th Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Bakken to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization
to issue building permit #5628 to Peter Schwabe, Inc., fol d
3015 3/4" x 8' addition and remodeling the existing building
at 6830 56th Ave. North, Lot 1, Block 1, Ground Round Addition,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
12. Donald Olson of Mel Olson Honey Co. appeared regarding a
building permit for an addition to the existing building al.
5201 Douglas Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve authori-
zation to issue building permit #5614 to Mel Olson Honey Co.
for a 68'x80' addition to the existing building at 5201 Douglas
Drive, subject to standard procedure. Commissioner Feyereisen
abstained from voting.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Senden
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
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Chairman Z en
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Secretary Thorne
CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 11, 1984
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30
p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Besnett, Christopher, Elsen,
Leppa,, Magnuson, Melich and Thorne; the following were absent: Feyereisen
and Senden also present were Building Inspector Peterson, City Engineer
Sherburne and Recording Secretary Borrell.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Melich to approve
the minutes of the May 14, 1984 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as advertised
for a public hearing to consider Application #84-16T, as submitted by
Burger King Corp., for a conditional use permit to allow a drive-in
andconvenience food establishment in a B-4 district (Section 515.37,
Subd. 4 i) at the Anthony Shopping Center, 36th & Highway 100. The
Chairman asked those present to voice their opinions or ask questions
concerning the conditional use permit. The following were heard:
Linda Fisher & Robert Hoida of Burger King Corp.
Bill Nicklow, Anthony Shopping Center
Lowell Ainas, Consulting Engineer
Don Middlestedt, 5400 Vera Cruz Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Leppa to
recommend to the City Council to approve Application #84-16T, as
�. submitted by Burger King Corp., for a conditional use
permit
allow a drive-in and convenience food establishment intaD-4 district
at the Anthony Shopping Center, 36th & Highway 100, part of Tracts
C & D, Registered Land Survey No. 860.
By roll call and voting aye: Bakken, Besnett, Christopher and Leppa;
voting no: Magnuson, Melich and Thorne.
Motion carried 4 to 3.
2. Linda Fisher and Robert Hoida of Burger King Corp. appeared regarding
Applications #84-17T and #84-18T for variances in parking setback and
offstreet parking requirements at 3516 Lilac Drive.
A. Mored by commissiOner Magnuson and seconded by CoMmissioner Leppa
to recommend to the City Council to deny a variance for zero
parking setback at the west property line at 3516 Lilac Drive,
as requested in Application #84-17T of Burger King.
The findings of fact are: Burger King withdrew their request.
Motion carried.
B. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Thorne
w to recommend to the City Council to deny a variance of 3.74 off-
street parking spaces at 3526 Lilac Drive, as requested in appli-
cation #84-18T of Burger King.
June 11, 1984 - continued
The findings of fact are: Enormous amount of variance;
difficult to see what the future effect would be with the
updating of the shopping center; difficult condition now.
Motion carried.
3. Donald Middlestedt appeared regarding Variance Applications
#84-10A & #84-11A for a deck which will encroach in the Year
yard setback and occupy more than 300 of the rear yard at
5400 Vera Cruz Ave. North. This item was tabled at the May 14th
meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Melich
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to
recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict appli-
cation of Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a) to grant a variance of 20'
in the required 40" Fear yard setback; and Section 515.07, Subd.
5 b) to occupy more than 30% of the rear yard, to allow the con-
struction of two decks (19'x1Q' & 121l2') at 5400 Vera, Crux Ave.
North, Lot 7, Block 3, Whiteoaks Manor, as requested in Variance
Applications #84-10A & #84-11A of Donald Middlestedt.
Thio ffindings of tact are: While this is a non-conformance with our
ordinance, the improvement does not constitute a detriment to any
of the adjacent property owners. Motion carried.
4. Consideration of final approval of sti. James Addition located aL
4615 Hampshire Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken
to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval of St.
James Addition which is a replat of the North 157' of Lot 17,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 314. Commissioner Thorne abstained
from voting.
Motion carried.
5. Consideration of Variance Application #84-21T of Jeanine Widseth
for an addition to the house which will encroach in the required
30' front yard setback at 3511 Zane Ave. North.
14oved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Bennett
that pursuant to Section 515.55 Of the Crystal city Cade to recommend
to the City Council to vary or modify the strict application of
Section 51.5.13, Subd. 2 a), to grant a variance of 7'" in the
required 301 front yard setback for a l2'xl5'6" addition to the
existing dwelling at 3511 Zane Ave. North, Trot 2, Block 1, tr'out's
Addition, as requested in Application #84-21T of Jeanine Widseth.
The findings of fact are: This addition protruding 716" would
not constitute a detriment to the property to the north or south,
and would be general computability with rest of neighborhood.
By roll call and voting aye: Besnett, Christopher, Leppa, Melich
and Thorne; voting no: Bakken and Magnuson. Motion carried 5 to 2.
June 11, 1984 - continued
. Consideration of Applications #84-22A & #84-26A of Wayne Gorian
for variances in the side and rear yard setbacks at 2742 Brookridge
Ave. North.
Mov(:d by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by COMmissioner Thorne
to recommend to the City Council to table until the July 9th
meeting Applications #84-22A & #84-26A of Wayne Gorian, as
requested by the applicant.
Motion carried.
I. Rick Hallenkamp of Volp Construction Co. appeared regarding a
building permit for Crystal Collision Center at 5108 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner Besnett
to recommend to the City Council to approve authorization to issue
building permit #5716 to Volp Construction Co. for a 1651x70'
building at 5108 West Broadway, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
8. Consideration of final approval of Crystal Green plat located
south of 54th Ave., between Vera Cruz and Highway 169.
Moved, by CQ=Iissioner Magnuson and secondees by Commissioner Thorne
to recommend to the City Council to grant final approval, of Crystal,
Greer which is described as all that part of the NE's of the NW's
Of Section 9, Township 118, Range 21 West, lying Ely of a line
running parallel, with and distant 125 feet Ely of the center line
of Highway 169, and Nly of the Nly R W line of the. Soo Line Railroad
Co.
Motion carried.
9. Bill Mavity representing Steve Weisman of Crystal Lounge appeared
regarding Variance Applications #84-24A & #84-25A to expand a
non -conforming use, said non -conformity being the existing building
encroaches 211+ in the required 22' front yard setback; and a
variance in the required number of parking stalls (57 stalls
required; 29 available), at 4900 West, Broadway. Mr. Mavity
explained their plans for operating a business as a 7 -day on sale
liquor serving food; installing curb and gutter around West Broadway
and leasing parking space at 4801 Welcome Ave.
A. Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Crmmissioner
Christopher that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal
City Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify
the strict application of Section 515.09, Subd . 8 v) to grant
a variance of 28 offstreet parking spaces at 4900 West Broadway,
as requested in Variance Application #84-24A of Steven Weisman.
The findings of fact are: Done all he can to make improve-
ments and locate additional parking spaces.
Motion carried.
June 11, 1984 - continued
B. Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by CommisE cioner
Besnett that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 2 b) to expand
a non -conforming use, said non -conformity being the existing
building encroaches 21'+ in the required 22' front yard
setback at 4900 West Broadway, as requested in Variance
Application #84-25A of Steven Weisman.
The findings of fact are: The problem is existing ar)d
there isn't any way to change it.
Motion carried.
1.0. The Planning Commission will study the current parking ordinance
as requested by the City Council.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman. leen
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Secretary Thorne
CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 9, 1984
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:30
p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Besnett, Elsen, Feyereisen,
Leppa, Magnuson, Melich, Senden and Thorne; the following was absent:
Christopher; also present were Building Inspector Peterson and Assistant
City Engineer Smith.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Melich to
approve the minutes of the June 11, 1984 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Sonia Gorian appeared regarding Application #84-26A for a variance
in the rear yard setback at 2742 Brookridge Ave. No. This item was
tabled at the June 11th meeting at the request of the applicant.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Bakken that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to
recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict application
of Section 515.13, Subd. 4 a) to allow the deck to encroach 3' in
the required 40' rear yard setback at 2742 Brookridge Ave. No.,
Lot 22, Block 4, Westbrook Addition, as requested in Variance
Application #84-26A of Wayne Gorian.
The findings of fact are: this is a nominal encroachment; there
is no negative impact on the neighborhood.
Motion carried.
2. John Paulson appeared regarding Application #84-27A for rezoning
property from R-1 District (single family residential) to R-3
District (medium density residential) at 43rd and Colorado Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Besnett to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission aL
7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,
August 13, 1984, to consider the request of John Paulson to rezone
from R-1 District (single family residential) to R-3 District
(medium density residential) Lot 2, Block 1, Lois 8th Addition.
Motion carried.
3. Eugene Devito appeared regarding tentative approval of proposed
plat DeVito Addition, located at 3515-3517 Major Ave. No.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Feyereisen
to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative approval of
DeVito Addition, which is a replat of Lots 11 & 12, Block 4,
Woodland Homes. Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken
to adjourn. Motion carried.
Chairman Elsen
Secretary Thorne
CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 13, 1984
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following present: Besnett, Christopher, Elsen,
Feyereisen, Leppa, Magnuson, Melich and Thorne; the following were
absent: Bakken and Senden; also present were Building Inspector
Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secretary Scofield.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Feyereisen
to approve the minutes of the July 9, 1984 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Chairman Elsen declared this was the time and the place as
advertised for a public hearing to consider Application #84-27A,
as submitted by John Paulson, to rezone from R-1 District
(single family residential) to R-3 District (medium density
residential) located at 43rd & Colorado Ave.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Melich
to recommend to the City Council to approve Application #84-27A,
as submitted by John Paulson, to rezone from R-1 District
(single family residential) to R-3 District (medium density
residential) Lot 2, Block 1, Lois 8th Addition.
The findings of fact are: the property is adjacent to com-
mercial property (Super Valu), good plan, not detrimental to
the neighborhood and the highest and best use of the property.
Motion carried.
2. Consideration of final approval of Crystal Highlands 2nd Addi-
tion located at 7011 and 7021 Markwood Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Besnett to recommend to the City Council to grant final ap-
proval of Crystal Highlands 2nd Addition which is a replat of
Lots 15 and 16, Block 7, Crystal Highlands.
Motion Carried.
3. Melvin Gittleman of Gittleman Corporation, managers for Twin
Lake North Condominium Association, and Paul Anderson, Presi-
dent of the Twin Lake North Condominium Association, appeared
regarding Application #€34-33T for variance in the required num-
ber of off-street parking space, at 4710 - 58th Avenue North.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Thorne that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.09, Subd. 8 c), to grant
a variance of 20 off-street parking spaces in the required
66 outdoor off-street parking spaces at 4710 - 58th Avenue
North, Lot 1, Block 1, Twin Lake North 2nd, as requested in
Application #84-33T of the Gittleman Corporation.
August 13, 1984 - continued
The findings of fact are: the water drainage makes the handicap
ramp inaccessible; 13 extra spaces inside offset the 20 spaces
that are being deleted on the outside with a net decrease of 7 spaces;
the petition representing 62 owners of the condominiums was
favorable.
Motion carried.
4. Sidney Roff of Godfather's Pizza and Reed Banet of Paster Enter-
prises apnearnd rcgarr'i_ng z hui_lding po--ri-klit dor remodeling and
alterations to the existing 50' x 64' building at 99 Willow Bend.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Besnett to recommend to the City Council to approve authoriza-
tion to issue building permit #5932 to Sidney Roff for remodel-
ing and alterations to the existing building located at 99 Willow
Bend, Lot 1, Block 1, Crystal Shopping Center Addition, subject
to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Besnett
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman El 'i
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Secretary Thorne
CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 10, 1984
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Elsen, Feyereisen,
Leppa, Magnuson, Melich and Thorne; the following were absent:
Besnett, Christopher and Senden; also present were Building
Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secre-
tary Scofield.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson
to approve the minutes of the August 13, 1984 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. The next regular Planning Commission meeting falls on Octo-
ber 8, 1984, which is a legal holiday (Columbus Day).
Moved by Commissioner Bakken and seconded by Commissioner
Feyereisen that the next regular Planning Commission meeting
will be held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 1984.
Motion carried.
2. Clarence D. Miller appeared regarding Variance Applications
#84-38T and #84-39T for an addition to his existing garage
which will encroach in the required 5' side yard setback and
the required 30' front yard setback at 3449 Noble Ave. North.
A. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Bakken that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal
City Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or
modify the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 3
a) 1) , to grant a variance of 1' 9" in the required 5'
side yard setback for a 619"x341 addition to the exist -
ting garage at 3449 Noble Ave. North, Lot 2t Black 2,
Ruff Addition, as requested in Variance. Application
#84-38T of Clarence D. Miller.
The findings of fact are: Betterment to the occupant and
no discernible detriment to the neighbor's property.
Motion carried.
B. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Melich that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal
City Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or
modify the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 2
a) to grant a variance ci 5' in the required 30' front
yard setback for a 619"x34' addition to the existing
garage at 3449 Noble Ave. North, Lot 2, Block 2, Ruff
Addition, as requested in Variance Application #84-39T
of Clarence D. Miller.
lrie findings of fact are: Same as previously stated.
September 10, 1984 - continued
By roll call and voting aye: Bakken, Leppa, Melich and
Thorne; voting no: Feyereisen and Magnuson.
Motion carried 4 to 2.
:3. Richard Locketz of Liberty Garment appeared regarding Vari-
ance Application #84-41A to place a barrier curb on the
property line along the south end of the property which will
encroach in the required 5' setback at 6105 - 42nd Ave.
North.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Magnusson that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Cade to recommend to the City Council to nary or modify the
strict application. of Section 515. 19 , Subd. 4 h) 15)r to
grant a variance of 5' in the required 5' setback to place
a barrier curb on the property line along the south end of
the property at 6105 - 42nd Ave. North, Lot 2, .Black 1, Rock-
ford Road. Addition, as requested in Variance Application
#84-41A of Richard Locketz.
The findings of fact are: The property to the south is
owned by the City, and there would be no adverse effect on
the City's property.
Motion carried.
4. Eugene R. Posthumus appeared. regarding Variance Applications
#84-42 and #84-43 to build a new home which will encroach in
the required 30' side street side yard setback and the re-
quired 40' rear yard setback at 6505 - 40th Ave. North.
A. Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Bakken that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal
City Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or
modify the strict application of Section 51.5.1.3, Subd. 3
a) 2 iii) , to grant a variance of 5' in the required 30'
side street side yard setback to build a 4614"x8414"
house at 6505 - 40th Ave. North, Lot 1, Block 1, Gaulke's
3rd Addition, as requested in Variance Application #84-42
of Eugene R. Posthumus.
The findings of fact are: Construction of this home for
special purposes will not constitute a detriment to
surrounding properties.
Motion carried.
r3R Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal
City Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or
modify the strict application of Section 515.13 Subd. 4
a), to grant a variance of 20.57' in the required 40'
rear yard setback to build a 4614"x8414" house at 6505 -
40th Ave. North, Lot 1, Block 1, Gaulke's 3rd Addition,
J -o
September 10, 1984 - continued
as requested in Variance Application #84-43 of Eugene s'..
Posthumus.
The findings of fact are: S&we as previously stated.
Motion carried.
5. Robert Hoida of Burger King Corp. appeared regarding a build-
ing permit to build a fast food restaurant at 3526 Lilac
Drive.
Moved by Commissioner Feyereisen and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve author-
ization to issue building permit #5710 to Robert Hoida to
build a 37'2"x7711" fast food restaurant at 3526 Lilac Drive,
Anthony Shopping Center, subject to standard procedurc .
Recommend Nicklow's deficiencies be completed prior to the
issuance of the building permit or made a part of the build-
ing permit.
By roll call and voting aye: Bakken, Feyereisen, Leppa,
Magnuson and Melich; voting no: Thorne.
Motion carried 5 to 1.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Bakken to adjourn.
Motion carried.
A,LL-
Secretary
Thorne
Chairma lsen
CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 9, 1984
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at
7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Besnett, Christopher,
Feyereisen, Leppa, Magnuson, Melich, Senden and Thorne; the follow-
ing was absent: Elsen; also present were Building Inspector Peter-
son, Assistant City Engineer Smith and Recording Secretary Scofield.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Besnett
to approve the minutes of the September 10, 1984 meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Gordon Peterson and Herb Heichert of Crystal Marine appeared
regarding Variance Application #84-45A/T to erect a security
fence higher than 48" at 5712 Lakeland Avenue North.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Leppa
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to
recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.07, Subd. 8 b) to grant a variance
of 48" in the maximum height of 48" for a security fence at
5712 Lakeland Avenue North, Lot 48, Auditor's Subdivision #328,
as requested in Variance Application #84-45A/T of Gordon
Peterson of Crystal Marine.
The findings of fact are: Reasonable request and no detrimental
effect to surrounding properties.
Motion carried.
2. Gerald Benson appeared regarding Variance Application #84-46T
for a deck which will encroach 12' in the required 25' side
street side yard setback at 5001 Wilshire Boulevard.
Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Thorne
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to
recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict ap-
plication of Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 2) ii) to grant a
variance of 12' in the required 25' side street side yard set-
back for a 20'x14'8" deck at 5001 Wilshire Boulevard, Lot 10,
Block 1, Hiawatha Manor Second Addition, as requested in Vari-
ance Application #84-46T of Gerald Benson.
The findings of fact are: The deck would not protrude past the
existing house and would not be detrimental to surrounding
neighbors.
Motion carried.
3. George Timmerman of Modern Tool appeared regarding a building
permit to build an addition to the existing building at 5217
Hanson Court.
October 9, 1984 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Besnett to recommend to the City Council to approve author-
ization to issue building permit #6089 for a 50'x90' addition
at 5217 Hanson Court, subject to standard procedure.
Potion carried.
4. Richard Gottlieb of Nankin Express appeared regarding Vari-
ance Application #84-47 in off-street parking requirement at
6800 Bass Lake Road.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Bakken that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.09, Subd. 8 v) to grant a
variance of 8 off-street parking spaces in the required 48
off-street parking spaces at 6800 Bass Lake Road, Lot 4,
Block 1, General Mills Crystal Addition, as requested in Vari-
ance Application #84-47 of Richard Gottlieb.
The findings of fact are: Adequate parking spaces available
and the request conforms to other restaurants in the area with
a drive through.
By roll call and voting aye: Bakken, Besnett, Christopher,
Leppa, Magnuson, Melich and Senden; voting no: Thorne.
Motion carried 7 to l:.
5. Jerry Choromanski of North Star Bank appeared regarding a
building permit to build an addition to the existing build-
ing and remodeling of the building at 7000 Bass Lake Road.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Melich to recommend to the City Council to approve authoriza-
tion to issue building permit #6090 for an L-shaped 3400 sq.
ft. addition and remodeling of the building at 7000 Bass Lake
Road, subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
6. LeRoy Brinig appeared regarding Variance Application #84-49
for an accessory building higher than the 15' limit at
5948 Regent Avenue North.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Leppa to recommend to the City Council to deny a variance of
3' in the maximum height of 15' for an accessory building at
5948 Regent Avenue North, Tract C, Registered Land Survey
No. 760, as requested in Application #84-49 of LeRoy Brinig.
By roll call and voting aye: Bakken, Leppa and Thorne;
voting no: Besnett, Christopher, Magnuson, Melich and Senden.
Motion failed 5-3.
October 9, 1984 - continued
moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Senden that pui°suant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Cade to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.07, Subd. 5 h) to graat
a variance of 3' in the maximum height of 15' for an accessory
}wilding at 5948 Regent ,Avenue Forth, Tract C, Registered
Land Survey No. 760, as requested in Application #84-49 of
LeRoy Brin g.
The findings of fact are: The structure has been built with-
out a building permit and the 3' in height is not that
detrimental.
By roll call and voting aye: Besnett, Christopher, Magnuson,
Melich and Senden; voting no: Bakken, Leppa and Thorne.
Motion carried 5-3.
The next regular Planning Commission meeting falls on November 12,
1984, which is a legal holiday (Veterans Day).
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Senden
that the next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held
at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 13, 1984.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Senden
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Vice-hai y Feyereisen
Secretary Thorne
CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
NOVEMBER 13, 1984
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Elsen, Leppa,
Magnuson, Melich and Senden; the following were absent: Besnett,
Christopher, Feyereisen and Thorne; also present were Building
Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secre-
tary Scofield.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Bakken
to approve the minutes of the October 9, 1984, meeting.
Motion carried.
1. George Timmerman of Modern Tool appeared regarding Variance
Application #84-50 to delete the requirement for barrier
curbs at 5225 Hanson Court.
Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner
Melich that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.09, Subd. 4 h) 15) to grant
a variance to delete the requirement for V6 cast -in-place
concrete barrier curbs on the perimeter of the parking area
at 5225 Hanson Court, Lot 2, Block 1, Carlson-Stromberg Addi-
tion, as requested in Application #84-50 of George Timmerman
of Modern Tool.
The findings of fact are: In entire area of city this type
of parking is common. Placing curb in alley would be obstruc-
tion to traffic and deliveries.
Motion carried.
2. Alan Engstrom of Shavers Builders and Remodeling appeared
regarding Variance Application #84-51 to enlarge Orvis Knut-
son's living room which will encroach 3' in the required 30'
front yard setback at 5744 Adair Avenue North.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Bakken that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 2 a) to grant a
variance of 3' in the required 30' front yard setback to
enlarge Knutson's living room at 5744 Adair Avenue North,
Lot 18, Block 1, Kennard's Second Addition, as requested in
Application #84-51 of Shavers Builders and Remodeling.
The findings of fact are: It is a small request of 72 square
feet which is double the vestibule area that would be allowed.
Reasonable request to update and remodel the home.
Motion carried.
3. Robert McClun of Superamerica requested to continue to
December 10, 1984, a building permit to build an island and
canopy addition at 7818 - 36th Avenue North.
15'
November 13, 1984 - continued
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Melich to continue to December 10, 1984, building permit
#6187 for a 27'x64' island and canopy addition at 7818
36th Avenue North, Lot 1, Block 1, Winnetka Village Addition,
subject to standard procedure.
Motion carried.
4. William Baker of Volunteers of America appeared regarding
tentative approval of proposed plat Schweitzer 2nd Addition
located at 3245 Vera Cruz Avenue.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Bakken to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative
approval of Schweitzer 2nd Addition which is a replat of
Lot 1, Block 1, Schweitzer Addition and Lot 7, Block 6,
Rosedale Acres.
Motion carried.
5. Charles Novak (architect) of Arnold's appeared regarding
Variance #84-52 to build a vestibule at 5518 Lakeland Avenue
North.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Melich that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 2 b) 1) to grant
a variance of 12' in the required 22' front yard setback to
build a 16'x16' vestibule at 5518 Lakeland Avenue North,
South 266.7' of Lot 2 and South 266.7' of East 100' of Lot
3 except highway, St. Denis Acres, as requested in Applica-
tion #84-52 of Larry Anderson of Arnold's.
The findings of fact are: It conforms with setback of non-
conforming uses in the area.
By roll call and voting aye: Bakken, Magnuson, Melich and
Senden; voting no: Leppa.
Motion carried 4 to 1.
6. Charles Novak (architect) of Arnold's appeared regarding a
building permit to build a dining room addition and vestibule
at 5518 Lakeland Avenue North.
Moved by Commissioner Melich and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to approve author-
ization to issue building permit #6203 for a 301x24' dining
room addition and a 16'x16' vestibule at 5518 Lakeland Avenue
North, subject to standard procedure.
By roll call and voting aye: Bakken, Magnuson, Melich and
Senden; voting no: Leppa
Motion carried 4 to i..
7. Joel and Mary Fr.ary appeared regarding Variance Applications
#84-53 and #84-54 to build a garage which will encroach 10'
in the required 30' side street side yard setback and to
allow a second curb cut at 3043 Hampshire Avenue North.
November 13, 1984 - continued
A. Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner
Bakken that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify
the strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 2) ii)
to grant a variance of 10' in the required 30' side street
side yard setback to build a 34'x22' garage at 3043
Hampshire Avenue North, Lot 2, Block 1, Sandblade's First
Addition, as requested in Application #84-53 of Joel and
Mary Frary.
The findings of fact are: Existing house would match the
setback of this garage and other houses and garages along
this street.
Motion carried.
B. Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner
Bakken that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify
the strict application of Section 515.09, Subd. 4 h) 10)
to grant a variance to allow a second curb cut at 3043
Hampshire Avenue North, Lot 2, Block 1, Sandblade's First
Addition, as requested in Application #84-54 of Joel and
Mary Frary.
The findings of fact are: There is no other way to get to
the garage, and the second driveway would not be too
apparent.
By roll call and voting aye: Bakken, Leppa and Senden;
voting no: Magnuson and Melich.
Motion carried 3 to 2.
8.. Consideration of tentative approval of proposed plat HRA 3rd
Addition located at the southeast quadrant of Bass Lake Road
and West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Bakken to recommend to the City Council to grant tentative
approval of HRA 3rd Addition.
Motion carried.
1�. Mike Sarge of Sarge's Auto Body East Inc. appeared regarding
Application #84-55A for variance in the required number of
off-street parking spaces at 5111 Hanson Court.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Melich that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.09, Subd. 8 aa), to grant
a variance of 29 off-street parking spaces in the required 32
off-street parking spaces at 5111 Hanson Court, that part of
Lots 9 and 10 lying Sally of NEly 270.4 ft., Block 2, Hanson's
Addition, as requested in Application #84-55A of Mike Sarge.
November 13, 1984 - continued
The findings of fact are: Presented permission from Orbit
Glass to use 16 parking stalls for employee and storage cars
which represents 500 of need.
By roll call and voting aye: Magnuson, Melich and Senden;
voting no: Bakken and Leppa.
Motion carried 3 to 2.
10. Mike Sarge of Sarge's Auto Body East Inc. appeared regarding
a building permit for remodeling a building without a canopy
at 5111 Hanson Court.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Melich to recommend to the City Council to approve authoriza-
tion to issue building permit #6214 for remodelling a building
without a canopy at 5111 Hanson Court.
By roll call and voting aye: Bakken, Magnuson, Melich and
Senden; voting no: Leppa.
Motion carried 4 to 1.
11. The Planning Commission members discussed a possible revision
of off-street parking code. Retail furniture store would
require more parking than a warehouse. A free-standing res-
taurant's parking requirement should be more rigid than in a
shopping center. It was the consensus of the commission that
the width of parking stalls should remain at 92 feet. A park-
ing consultant should be invited to the next meeting to dis-
cuss the benefits of a study.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner Melich
to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Chairman Elsen
Secretary Thorne
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CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 10, 1984
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened
at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Bakken, Besnett, Chris-
topher, Elsen, Leppa, Magnuson, Melich, Senden and Thorne; the
following was absent: Feyereisen; also present were Building
Inspector Peterson, City Engineer Sherburne and Recording Secre-
tary Scofield.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner Senden
to approve the minutes of the November 13, 1984, meeting.
Motion carried.
1. Robert McClun of Superamerica appeared regarding a building
permit to build an island and canopy addition at 7818 - 36th
Avenue North.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Besnett to recommend to the City Council to approve author-
ization to issue building permit #6187 for a 271x64' island
and canopy addition at 7818 - 36th Avenue North, Winnetka
Village Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, subject to standard pro-
cedure.
Motion carried.
2. Allen Moulton appeared regarding Application #84-56A for re-
zoning property at 5714 West Broadway from R-1 district
(single family residential) to B-2 district (limited commer-
cial) .
Moved by Commissioner Besnett and seconded by Commissioner
Thorne to set a public hearing before the Planning Commission
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, January 14, 1985, to consider the request of Allen
Moulton to rezone from R-1 district (single family residen-
tial) to B-2 district (limited commercial) property described
as Lots 14 and 15, Cloverdale Acres.
Motion carried.
'. Marge Buss of Frank's Furniture appeared regarding Applica-
tion #84-57A for rezoning property at 5419 Lakeland Ave. N.
from B-3 district (auto -oriented commercial) to B-4 district
(community commercial) .
Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner
Magnuson to set a public hearing before the Planning Commis-
sion at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, January 14, 1985, to consider the request of Frank's
Furniture to rezone from B-3 district (auto -oriented commer-
cial) to B-4 district (community commercial) property de-
scribed as Lot 31, Auditor's Subdivision #328.
Motion carried.
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December 10, 1984 - continued
4, Marge Buss of Frank's Furniture appeared regarding Application
#84-58A for variance in the required number of parking spaces
at 5419 Lakeland Ave. North.
Moved by Commissioner Leppa and seconded by Commissioner Bakken
that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City Code to
recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the strict
application of Section 515.09, Subd. 8 u), to grant a variance
of 84 parking spaces in the required 180 parking spaces at
5419 Lakeland Ave. North, Lot 31, Auditor's Subdivision #328,
contingent upon rezoning, as requested in Application #84-58A
of Frank's Furniture.
The findings of fact are: This application of space appears
to have a much lower need for parking, good location for this
type of use, also an improvement.
By roll call and voting aye: Bakken, Besnett, Christopher,
Leppa, Magnuson, Melich and Senden; voting no: Thorne.
Motion carried 7 to 1.
5. Gordon Nelson appeared regarding Variance Application #84-59
for a deck which will encroach 15.5' in the required 25.5'
side street side yard setback at 3001 Hampshire Avenue North.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Bakken that pursuant to Section 515.55 of the Crystal City
Code to recommend to the City Council to vary or modify the
strict application of Section 515.13, Subd. 3 a) 2) ii) to
grant a variance of 15.5' in the required 25.5' side street
side yard setback for an 181x22' deck at 3001 Hampshire Ave.
North, Lot 4, Block 1, Kastanos Addition, as requested in
Application #84-59 of Gordon Nelson.
The findings of fact are: Reasonable addition to the property,
house to the west is screened, no detriment to surrounding
properties.
Motion carried.
6. Steve Leppa of Northside Property Management appeared regard-
ing a building permit to build a concrete block building at
5231 West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Melich to recommend to the City Council to approve authoriza-
tion to issue building permit #6247 for a 40'x147' concrete
block building at 5231 West Broadway, Lot 1, Block 1, Conser-
vation Systems, subject to standard procedure.
Leppa abstained. Motion carried.
7. Rick Choate of Walker Parking Consultants appeared and dis-
cussed a parking study. A parking study would consider the
number of stalls, combined use, size of stalls, layout, etc.
CR 0
December 10, 1984 - continued
8. Consideration of tentative approval of proposed plat Neznik
lst Addition located at the northeast quadrant of Corvallis
and West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Christopher and seconded by Commis-
sioner Magnuson to recommend to the City Council to grant
tentative approval of Neznik 1st Addition.
Motion carried.
9. Consideration of final approval of HRA 3rd Addition located
at the southeast quadrant of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Christopher to recommend to the City Council to grant final
approval of HRA 3rd Addition.
Motion carried.
10. Consideration of final approval of DeVito Adddition located
at 3515-3517 Major Avenue North.
Moved by Commissioner Thorne and seconded by Commissioner
Besnett to recommend to the City Council to grant final ap-
proval of DeVito Addition which is a replat of Lots 11 and
12, Block 4, Woodland Homes.
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Magnuson and seconded by Commissioner
Melich to adjourn.
Motion carried.
Secretary Thorne
Chairman Elsen