2006.10.09 PC Meeting Minutes (unsigned)
CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION
October 9, 2006
A. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 pm with
the following members present: Davis, Nystrom, Whitenack, VonRueden, Buck,
Hester, Brennan and Strand. Also present were city staff member Peters and
Zimmermann and Council liaison Gary Joselyn.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Strand to approve
the minutes of the September 11, 2006 regular meeting.
Motion carried.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consider Application 2006-21 for a Conditional Use Permit for an auto dealer
at 5273 West Broadway.
Mr. Zimmermann summarized the staff report, noting that the conditions of approval
include, among others, submittal of a detailed site plan that addresses setbacks,
landscaping, parking and lighting.
Public Hearing opened at 7:15 PM. John Christy, 4435 Josephine Ln N, and Rick
Dukatz, 1261 108th Ave NW, representing Dumarks (applicant), appeared and spoke
generally to their business intentions.
Public Hearing closed at 7:18 PM.
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Buck to
recommend to City Council to approve Application 2006-21 for a Conditional Use
Permit for an auto dealer at 5273 West Broadway subject to the conditions outlined in
the staff report.
Findings of fact area as outlined in the staff report.
Motion carried
D. OLD BUSINESS
1. Consider Application 2006-14 for Planned Development (Preliminary Plat,
Rezoning, and Site & Building Plan Review) for a 4 story, 75-dwelling-unit
senior cooperative on a portion of the property at 3420 Nevada Avenue
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North
Mr. Peters indicated that this item was continued indefinitely by the Planning
Commission on September 11, and the applicant has agreed to extend the decision
timeline under M.S. 15.99 Subd. 2g), to accommodate the city’s need for additional
time to consider the application.
No action was taken on the item.
E. NEW BUSINESS
F.GENERAL INFORMATION
Mr. Zimmermann updated the Commission on the status of the driveway access for
the proposed retail building at 4824 56th Avenue North that was considered by the
Commission at its September 11 meeting.
Mr. Zimmermann indicated that, to date, the city had not received any applications
for Commission consideration at its scheduled November meeting.
G. OPEN FORUM
H. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Nystrom seconded by Commissioner VonRueden to
adjourn.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
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Chair Davis
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Secretary Strand