2006.04.10 PC WS Minutes
CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION
* WORK SESSION *
April 10, 2006
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Crystal Planning Commission convened in work session at 7:15 pm with the
following members present: Sears, Davis, Nystrom, Whitenack, VonRueden,
Brennan, and Strand. Also present for the city were Council Liaison Joselyn, City
Attorney Norton, and the following staff: Peters, Sutter and Zimmermann.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Planning Commission members provided background information about
themselves.
Mr. Peters introduced Tim Buck, Ward 3 resident, member of Motor Vehicle
Citizens Committee and possible candidate for the open seat on the Planning
Commission.
2. Mr. Norton provided information regarding zoning law and the Planning
Commission’s role. Discussion followed regarding the standards for
variances, timeliness requirements for zoning decisions, and related matters.
3. Mr. Sutter and Mr. Peters provided information regarding recent, current and
possible future planning and development activities in the city. The main
discussions items were the Thorson redevelopment site, the Crystal Airport,
and a new Comprehensive Plan for the city to be prepared beginning in 2007.
C. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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Chair Davis
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Secretary Strand