2017.12.19 Council Meeting Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Dec. 15, 2017
City Council Meeting Schedule
Dec. 19, 2017
Time Type of meeting Location
6:15 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
City manager evaluation*
City manager monthly check in
Constituent issues update
New business**
Announcements**
* This portion of the work session may be closed
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05,
subdivision 3(a) for the purpose of evaluating the
performance of the city manager.
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
** Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
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(763) 531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Posted: Dec. 15, 2017
City Council
Work Session Agenda
Dec. 19, 2017
6:15 p.m.
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter,
the work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on Dec. 19, 2017 in Conference
Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council Members Staff
____ Adams ____ Norris
____ Budziszewski ____ DeYoung
____ Dahl ____ Gilchrist
____ Deshler
____ Kolb
____ LaRoche
____ Parsons
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. City manager evaluation*
2. City manager monthly check in
3. Constituent issues update
4. New business**
5. Announcements**
* This portion of the work session may be closed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section
13D.05, subdivision 3(a) for the purpose of evaluating the performance of the city
manager.*
** Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763) 531-
1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
City Council Meeting Agenda
Dec. 19, 2017
7 p.m.
Council Chambers
The city manager’s comments are bolded.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Agenda
The Council will consider approval of the agenda.
3. Appearances
3.1 The Mayor will swear in Police Sergeants Jon Kurtz, Geoffrey Kusick and Justin Tourville and
Police Officers Cole Horner and Txheng Vang.
4. Consent Agenda
The Council will consider the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
4.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a. The regular City Council meeting on Dec. 5, 2017.
b. The regular City Council work sessions on Dec. 5, 2017.
4.2 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk to the City Council, a list
that is on file in the office of the city clerk.
4.3 Approval of a resolution accepting the following donations:
a. $500 from the Crystal Lions Club for the Crime Prevention Fund.
b. $154.05 from donation boxes for Crystal Police – K9 Unit.
c. $500 from Paster Properties, LLC for the employee holiday party.
4.4 Approval of a resolution appointing Gary Laurant to a one year term on the West Metro Fire-
Rescue District Board.
4.5 Approval of a resolution renewing the Community Outreach Task Force and a pproving bylaws
for that Task Force.
4.6 Acceptance of Tom Jungroth’s resignation from the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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5. Open Forum
(The City Council appreciates hearing from citizens about items of concern and desires to set aside
time during each meeting for Open Forum. To provide ample opportunity for all, speaking time is
limited to three minutes and topic discussion is limited to ten minutes. The Mayor may, as presiding
officer, extend the total time allowed for a topic. By rule, no action may be taken on any item brought
before the Council during Open Forum. The Council may place items discussed during Open Forum
onto subsequent council meeting agendas.)
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council will consider approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the city council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Recommend approval of disbursements over $25,000.
6.2 The Council will thank members of the City Code Review Task Force for their work.
In 2015, the City Council established the City Code Review Task Force to review and
update/streamline the City Code. The Task Force met monthly through early 2017 and had
its final meeting this fall to review formatting matters. The Task Force should be
recognized for their hours of work in this important and less than glamourous task. Several
Task Force members will be at the meeting to accept certificates of appreciation.
6.3 The Council will consider a one-year time extension for a 2015-issued conditional use permit
at 5717 West Broadway (Drew Kabanuk).
In 2015 the City Council approved a conditional use permit for outdoor sales and drive
through facilities at 5717 West Broadway and the City Council extended the conditional use
permit for another year in 2016. The property owner is requesting one more year
extension and at its December 11 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of a one year extension for the conditional use permit at 5717 West Broadway.
6.4 The Council will consider a one-year time extension for a 2016-issued conditional use permit
and site plan at 5547 West Broadway (Paster Properties).
In 2016, the City Council approved a special land use application, including a conditional
use permit, to create a new parcel for a 5,000 square foot commercial building at 5547
West Broadway. The property owner is requesting a year extension on the conditional use
permit. At its December 11 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a
one year extension for the conditional use permit at 5547 West Broadway.
6.5 The Council will consider removing the expiration date on extended hours of operation
(10 p.m.) for Lube Liquor, 5924 West Broadway.
Earlier this year the City Council approved a conditional use permit extending the operating
hours to 10 p.m. for the liquor store at 5924 West Broadway with the condition that the
CUP would expire on 1/31/18 unless the City Council removed that condition. Because
staff has not received any complaints or negative neighborhood impacts regarding th e
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extended business hours, staff is recommending that the expiration date be removed from
the conditions.
6.6 The Council will consider first reading of an ordinance approving a Unified Development Code
(replacing Chapter 5, the Zoning Code, subdivision and sign ordinances).
As part of the City Code review process, both the City Code Review Task Force and Planning
Commission have reviewed Chapter 5 (zoning), and the subdivision and sign regulations. At
recent work sessions, staff presented an overview of the updated and more
straightforward Unified Development Code (UDC) to replace these sections of the City
Code. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed UDC at its
December 11 meeting and there was no public comment; the Commission su bsequently
recommended Council approval of the UDC.
6.7 The Council will consider a resolution approving the Park System Master Plan.
Last year the City Council approved hiring WSB to assist staff in developing a long term
master plan for our parks, including a capital component. After much public input and
discussion, that Plan was reviewed at a November City Council work session. At its
December meeting, the Parks & Recreation Commission recommended approval of the
Park System Master Plan.
6.8 The Council will consider a Joint Powers Agreement with Golden Valley regarding
maintenance of the Highway 100 pedestrian bridge.
Some years ago the Highway 100 pedestrian bridge was constructed and Crystal and
Golden Valley agreed to long term maintenance of this bridge. Now that Three Rivers Park
District has a regional trail that includes this bridge almost complete, discussions are
underway for transferring the pedestrian bridge to Three Rivers. Prior to accepting the
bridge, maintenance of the bridge is needed. Recommend approval of execution of the
Joint Powers Agreement with Golden Valley regarding maintenance of the pedestrian
bridge.
6.9 The Council will consider approving the 2018 Utility Fee Schedule (parts and equipment).
Earlier this year the City Council approved the 2018 Fee Schedule, including utility rates, but
we neglected to update the utility parts and equipment section of the fee schedule.
Recommend approval of the 2018 Utility Fee Schedule for parts and equipment.
7. Announcements
a. Crystal Business Association meets on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 11:30 a.m. at Broadway Pizza.
b. City offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
c. City offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.
d. The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
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e. Neighbors Recognizing Neighbors nominations are being accepted until Wednesday, Feb. 14.
Forms are available on the city website and at the Crystal Community Center. Selected
neighbors will be recognized at the Crystal Ball on Saturday, March 24 at the Crystal
Community Center.
f. The Crystal Ball will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Crystal Community Center. Tickets
are available at the Crystal Community Center and city’s website at www.crystalmn.gov.
g. Girl and Boy Scout troops are invited to lead the pledge at City Council meetings. Troops who
are interested may contact city staff for information.
h. City Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Current and previous
meetings are available for viewing and listening at www.crystalmn.gov.
8. Adjournment
Dec. 19, 2017 Meeting Schedule
Time Type of meeting Location
6:15 p.m.
City Council work session to discuss:
City manager evaluation*
City manager monthly check in
Constituent issues update
New business**
Announcements**
* This portion of the work session may be closed
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05,
subdivision 3(a) for the purpose of evaluating the
performance of the city manager.
Conference Room A
7 p.m. City Council meeting Council Chambers
** Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
Have a great weekend. See you at Tuesday’s meeting.
Please join us for the
Promotional / Swearing In Ceremony of
Sergeant Jon Kurtz
Sergeant Geoff Kusick
Sergeant Justin Tourville
Police Officer Txheng Vang
Police Officer Cole Horner
On Tuesday, December 19th, 2017
Crystal City Hall
4141 Douglas Drive
Crystal, MN 55422
Cake and coffee reception in the
Community Room at 6:30 p.m.
Followed by the ceremony in
the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
3.1
Crystal City Council meeting minutes Dec. 5, 2017
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1.Call to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Crystal City Council was held on
Dec. 5, 2017 at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal,
Minnesota. Mayor Adams called the meeting to order.
Roll Call
Mayor Adams asked the assistant city manager to call the roll for elected officials. Upon roll call, the
following attendance was recorded:
Council members present: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Assistant City Manager/Human
Resources Manager K. Therres, Community Development Director J. Sutter, Acting Finance Director J.
McGann, Fire Chief S. Larson, Police Chief S. Revering, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray and
Recreation Director J. Elholm.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Adams led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.Approval of Agenda
The Council considered approval of the agenda.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Dahl to approve the agenda.
Motion carried.
3.Consent Agenda
The Council considered the following items, which are routine and non-controversial in nature, in a
single motion:
3.1 Approval of the minutes from the following meetings:
a.The regular City Council meeting on Nov. 21, 2017.
b.The regular City Council work sessions on Nov. 21, 2017.
3.2 Approval of the list of license applications submitted by the city clerk to the City Council, a list
that is on file in the office of the city clerk.
3.3 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-118, accepting the following donation:
a.$225 from Blaine Police Explorer Post 939 for Crystal Explorer Post.
3.4 Approval of the 2018 regular City Council meeting and work session schedule.
3.5 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-119, designating the polling locations for 2018 elections.
3.6 Approval of Resolution No. 2017-120, making annual elections for the 2018 insurance policy.
3.7 Approval of cancelling the December 14 City Council work session.
4.1(a)
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Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to approve the consent
agenda.
Motion carried.
4. Open Forum
No public comment was given during open forum.
5. Public Hearing
5.1 Mayor Adams announced the purpose of the public hearing:
To receive comment and consider a resolution approving the 2018 property tax levy, 2018
Housing and Redevelopment Authority levy and 2018 budgets.
Finance Director J. McGann provided a presentation and answered questions from the Council
and residents. Community Development Director J. Sutter also presented to the Council.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing for testimony. The following person addressed the
Council:
• Tim Ostman, regarding 5400 Hampshire Ave. N.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony, Mayor Adams
declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 121
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2018 PROPERTY TAX LEVY, 2018 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LEVY AND 2018 BUDGETS
Voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6. Regular Agenda
6.1 The Council considered approval of disbursements over $25,000 submitted by the finance
department to the City Council, a list that is on file in the office of the finance department.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to approve the
list of disbursements over $25,000.
Voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Motion carried.
6.2 The Council considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of public works 800mhz
radios.
4.1(a)
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Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Dahl to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 122
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF 800MHZ RADIOS
Voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.3 The Council considered resolutions authorizing the purchase of replacement police mobile and
portable radios.
Police Chief S. Revering addressed the Council.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 123
RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND
EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE OF 4 MOBILE RADIO UNITS AND OTHER
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR INSTALLATION PURPOSES
Voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 124
RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICE EQUIPMENT REVOLVING FUND
EXPENDITURE FOR PURCHASE OF 44 PORTABLE RADIO UNITS AND OTHER
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR INSTALLATION PURPOSES
Voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
6.4 The Council considered approval of advisory commission appointments and related resolutions.
City Manager A. Norris addressed the Council.
4.1(a)
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Moved by Council Member Parsons and seconded by Council Member Dahl to appoint the
following individuals as listed below:
Community Outreach Task Force
Kayla Pascoe
Employee Review Board
Tim Daly – Regular member reappointment; term to expire 12/31/2020.
Patrick Rosenquist – Alternate member appointment; term to expire 12/31/2020.
Environmental Quality Commission
Breeka Li Goodlander – Appointment; term to expire 12/31/2020.
Regina Small – Appointment; term to expire 12/31/2020.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Erin Kolb – Reappointment (Ward 2); 3-year term to expire 12/31/2020.
Tiffany Kovaleski – Appointment (Ward 4); position to expire 12/31/2018.
Patrick Rosenquist – Appointment (at-large); position to expire 12/31/2020.
Meredith Torres-Walsh – Reappointment (at-large); 3-year term to expire 12/31/2020.
Planning Commission
Timothy Buck – Reappointment (Ward 3); 3-year term to expire 12/31/2020.
Carolyn Maristany – Appointment (Ward 3); 3-year term to expire 12/31/2020.
Joseph Sears – Reappointment (Ward 1); 3-year term to expire 12/31/2020.
Joseph Selton, Jr. – Reappointment (Ward 2); 3-year term to expire 12/31/2020.
Voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler and LaRoche.
Abstention: Kolb.
Motion carried.
Bassett Creek Watershed
Guy Mueller – Regular representative reappointment; term to expire 1/31/21.
Moved by Council Member Kolb and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 125
RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
Voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
Shingle Creek Watershed
Burt Orred – Regular representative reappointment; term to expire 1/31/21.
Moved by Council Member Dahl and seconded by Council Member Deshler to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 126
RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
Voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
West Metro Fire-Rescue District Board
Mary Serie – Citizen representative reappointment; term to expire 12/31/19.
Moved by Council Member LaRoche and seconded by Council Member Parsons to adopt the
following resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent:
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 – 127
APPOINTING A CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE
WEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE DISTRICT
Voting aye: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
Motion carried, resolution declared adopted.
7. Announcements
The Council made several announcements about upcoming events.
8. Adjournment
Moved by Council Member Deshler and seconded by Council Member LaRoche to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
__________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
4.1(a)
Crystal City Council first work session minutes Dec. 5, 2017
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 6:19 p.m. on
Dec. 5, 2017 in Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams
called the meeting to order.
I.Attendance
The assistant city manager recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff:
Council members present: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources
Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist and Police Chief S. Revering.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda item:
1.Amending Council rules – public attendance.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
4.1(b)
Crystal City Council second work session minutes Dec. 5, 2017
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held at 8:03 p.m. on
Dec. 5, 2017 in Conference Room A, 4141 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, Minnesota. Mayor Adams
called the meeting to order.
I.Attendance
The assistant city manager recorded the attendance for City Council members and staff:
Council members present: Parsons, Adams, Budziszewski, Dahl, Deshler, Kolb and LaRoche.
City staff present: City Manager A. Norris, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources
Manager K. Therres, City Attorney T. Gilchrist, Community Development Director J. Sutter,
Police Chief S. Revering, Public Works Director/City Engineer M. Ray and Recreation
Director J. Elholm.
II.Agenda
The Council and staff discussed the following agenda items:
1.Shared recreational facilities.
2.Constituent issues update.
3.New business.
4.Announcements.
III.Adjournment
The work session adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kim Therres, Assistant City Manager
4.1(b)
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City of Crystal Council Meeting
December 19, 2017
Applications for City License
Amusement Device
American Amusement Arcades/Broadway Pizza, 5632 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
American Amusement Arcades/Big Louie’s, 5216 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55429
American Amusement Arcades/ Rostamo’s, 6014 Lakeland Ave N, Crystal, MN 55428
Mendota Valley Amusement at Buffalo Wild Wings, 5590 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
Mendota Valley Amusement at Steve O’s, 4900 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55429
Mendota Valley Amusement at VFW, 5222 56th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
Auto Dry Cleaners
Crystal Gold Eagle, Inc., 6924 56th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55428
Courtesy Bench
United States Bench Corp, 25 various locations throughout Crystal, MN
Fireworks
Super Valu, Inc /Cub Foods #30124, 5301 36th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
Target Corp #3 5537 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Fortune Teller/Psychic Business
Psychic Readings by Kathy 6410 56th Ave N Crystal, MN 55428
Gas Station
Academy Flight Operations, dba Thunderbird Aviation, 5800 Crystal Airport Rd, Crystal, MN
City of Crystal, 5001 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55429
Holiday Station Stores, #300, 5410 Lakeland Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
Holiday Station Stores, #703, 5317 36th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
JBK Enterprises dba Big B’s, 6000 42nd Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
Metro Airports Commission, 5800 Crystal Airport Rd, Crystal, MN 55429
North of Sixty Flying Inc, 5800 Crystal Airport Rd, Box 3, Crystal, MN 55429
Northern Tier Retail, LLC dba Super America, 5359 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
Northern Tier Retail, LLC dba Super America, 7818 36th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55427
Massage Therapy
Amy Ritter (Selah Massage & Bodywork Enterprise), 5756 Brunswick Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
Brenda Kane B. Healthy Massage LLC 4709 Edgewood Ave N Crystal, MN 55428
Gregory Johnson, 3437 Kyle Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
Janet M. Midthun (Massage & Bodywork), 5353 Lakeland Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
Natural Wellness Spa 5524 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Terry Jacobson, 7215 58th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55428
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Massage Therapy Enterprise
Amy Ritter (Selah Massage & Bodywork Enterprise), 5756 Brunswick Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
Brenda Kane B. Healthy Massage LLC 4709 Edgewood Ave N Crystal, MN 55428
Gregory Johnson, 3437 Kyle Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
Janet M. Midthun (Massage & Bodywork), 5353 Lakeland Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
Natural Wellness Spa 5524 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Terry Jacobson, 7215 58th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55428
Pawnbroker
EZPAWN Minnesota Inc dba Max It Pawn 5445 Lakeland Ave N Crystal, MN 55429
Bravo Financial LLC dba PawnWorks 5508 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429
Rental – New
6701 Lombardy La – Steve and Amy Harrison (Conditional)
3727 Yates Ave N – Matthew Eastman (Conditional)
6205 32nd Ave N – Suwah Tobah (Conditional)
Rental – Renewal
4031-4033 Adair Ave N – James Rolsing
5757 Adair Ave N – Invitation Homes (Conditional)
5340 Byron Ave N – Byron Bohlsen
3608 Colorado Ave N – Invitation Homes (Conditional)
3200-3204 Douglas Dr N – Living Works Ventures Inc (Conditional)
3255-3257 Douglas Dr N – Living Works Ventures Inc
4817 Douglas Dr N – RHA 3 LLC
6812 Fairview Ave N – Lowell Saumweber (Conditional)
3816 Georgia Ave N – C T Alexander and J J Alexander
2912 Hampshire Ave N – RHA 3 LLC
2710-2712 Jersey Ave N – Tim and Amy Morse (Conditional)
3010-3012 Kentucky Ave N – Lauren Merritt (Conditional)
4041 Kentucky Ave N – Reid W Kinde
5331 Kentucky Ave N – Brad Buechele (Conditional)
2700 Louisiana Ave N – Cynthia Theisen Dougherty
4649 Louisiana Ave N – Heeyoon Kim (Conditional)
3501 Major Ave N – Invitation Homes (Conditional)
5625 Nevada Ave N – Bachaus Invstt Props LLC
8427 Northern Dr – Invitation Homes (Conditional)
5442 Orchard Ave N – Michael Haggerty
5708 Oregon Ct N – Hung Huynh (Conditional)
5856 Quebec Ave N – Loren George (Conditional)
3532 Regent Ave N – Christian Haro (Conditional)
5840 West Broadway – 1321 7th St LLC
3535 Xenia Ave N – Keith Fyle (Conditional)
3815 Yates Ave N – Edelstein Family 1 LLC (Conditional)
5750 Yates Ave N – MNSF (Conditional)
7265 32nd Ave N – Tesfai Alem (Conditional)
8000 32nd Pl N – Invitation Homes (Conditional)
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6021 34th Ave N – Luella Puumala (Conditional)
8004 34th Pl N – Invitation Homes (Conditional)
5324 35th Ave N – Jon Dilley (Conditional)
6000-6002 36th Ave N – Grandkinder LLC (Conditional)
6909-6911 36th Ave N – Bengt Lund and Jan Jordet
7201 36th Ave N – Valley Place Apartments (Conditional)
7700/10/20 36th Ave N – Smith-Sturm Inv Winnetka Village (Conditional)
6720 45th Ave N – Robert Loukinen
5328 49th Ave N – Invitation Homes (Conditional)
7019 50th Ave N – A C Reger (Conditional)
5001 52nd Ave N – CBW Properties (Conditional)
5210 52nd Ave N – Dennis Dane
5328 53rd Ave N – Galen and Teresa Watje
Secondhand Goods Dealers
Gamestop Inc #5392, 349 Willow Bend, Crystal, MN 55428
Secondhand Goods Dealers Exempt
Bibles for Missions Thrift Store, 4713 36th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
Sign Hanger
Indigo Signworks Inc 1622 Main Ave Fargo, ND 58103
Tobacco
Advanced Mercantile dba Liquor Barrel Wine & Spirits 5628 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55428
Almsted Enterprises Inc, dba Almsteds Fresh Market, 4200 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
Best Buy Beverage, dba MGM Liquor, 6200 56th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
Binge Time Marketing, dba Lube Liquor, 5924 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
Chalet Liquors Inc, 5109 36th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
Crystal Tobacco & Cigar Inc., dba Tobacco Outlet, 123 Willow Bend, Crystal, MN 55428
Dark Horse Vapors, 5522 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
Down in the Valley, 5586 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
Holiday Station Stores #300, 5410 Lakeland Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
JBK Enterprises, dba Big B’s, 6000 42nd Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
Liquor Barrel, 2728 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
Liquor Liquidator 3, 5120 56th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
Northern Tier Retail LLC, dba Super America, 5359 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55428
Northern Tier Retail LLC, dba Super America, 7818 36th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55427
Schwapper, dba Adair Liquor, 6001 42nd Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
Stino Inc, dba Big Louie’s Bar & Grill, 5216 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55429
Super Valu, Inc, dba Cub Foods #30124, 5301 36th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422
Tara Foods Inc, dba Mini Grocery, 2708 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
Tremolo LLC, dba Crystal Wine and Spirits, 4920 W Bdwy, Crystal, MN 55429
VFW Post #494, 5222 56th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429
Walgreens #5883, 6800 56th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55428
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Tree Trimmer
AAA Shadywood Tree Experts 402 11th Ave S Hopkins, MN 55343
Aaspen Tree Service 970 Wayzata Blvd W Wayzata, MN 55391
Arbor Tech Tree 2800 15th St NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Eagle Tree Service 8637 225th Ave NW Burns Township, MN 55330
Nick’s Tree Service 9000 Foxline Dr Corcoran, MN 55340
Precision Landscape & Tree 50 S. Owasso Blvd E Little Canada, MN 55117
Reid’s Lawn & Tree Service 208 Brookdale Dr Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
S & S Tree Specialists 405 Hardman Ave St Paul, MN 55075
The Davey Tree Expert Co 1500 N Mantua St PO Box 5193 Kent, OH 44240
Urban Foresters LLC 4656 Hillsboro Ave N New Hope, MN 55428
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION #2017 -
RESOLUTION RENEWING A PAWNBROKER’S
LICENSE TO BRAVO FINANCIAL, LLC
WHEREAS, Greg Daniel, on behalf of Bravo Financial, LLC, (“Applicant”) submitted
an application (“Application”) to the City to renew the pawnbroker’s license originally issued to
the Applicant in 2014 to operate a pawn shop at 5508 West Broadway Avenue, Crystal, MN
55428 (“Business Site”); and
WHEREAS, the Council hereby finds and determines as follows with respect to the
Application:
a. The Applicant is seeking to renew its pawnbroker’s license for 2018 to operate a pawn shop
called Pawnworks (“Business”) at the Business Site;
b. The Business began operations in July 2015;
c. Sections 1005.01, 1015.01, and 1177 of the Crystal City Code (“Code”) require a
pawnbroker’s license issued by the City in order to operate the Business within the City;
d. Section 1005.19 of the Code indicates license renewals are issued in the same manner and are
subject to the same conditions as the original license;
e. The Application contains the information required by the Code, including the required fees,
bond, and proof of financial responsibility, and the investigation conducted by the chief of
police did not reveal any past disqualifying conduct;
f. The Applicant prepared and previously submitted a “Pawnworks – Work Plan for the City of
Crystal” dated July 10, 2014, as amended by the parties in a written amendment dated May
31, 2016, (“Work Plan”) in order to address concerns originally raised by the City regarding
the operation of the then proposed Business. The Work Plan, as amended, is incorporated in
and made part of this License;
g. The Applicant has identified Greg Daniel as the manager of the Business, but the City has
been informed and has observed that the general manager, store manager, and assistant store
manager also exercise control over the Business;
h. The Applicant satisfies the requirements of the Code to be eligible for renewal of the
pawnbroker’s license for the Business; and
i. Given the nature of the Business, and the City’s past experiences with a different pawn shop
with which some of the same persons were involved, the Council determines that it remains
in the best interests of the public to continue to impose specific conditions on the license to
help ensure the Business is operated in a manner consistent with the Code and applicable
laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Crystal that
it, based on application materials, the record of this matter, and the findings contained herein,
hereby renews a pawnbroker’s license to the Applicant pursuant to Section 1177 of the Code,
conditioned on compliance with all of the following:
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1. The Business shall be operated in accordance with the Work Plan, as previously amended.
No changes to the Work Plan shall be effective unless approved in writing by the City Clerk.
If approved, the Business shall be operated in accordance with the amended Work Plan.
2. The serial numbers of each item received shall be separately entered into the APS system to
enable searches of all individual items based on their serial numbers. The noting of the serial
numbers of items within a set in a non-searchable format is not allowed.
3. Firearms may be held by the Business and shall be securely stored so that they are not readily
accessible by employees (other than managers) or to customers.
4. The Business shall collect all information required by Chapter XI, Section 1177.11 of the
Code including, but not limited to, a color photograph of each customer for each billable
transaction. A picture taken of a customer as part of a past billable transaction does not
satisfy this requirement with respect to subsequent billable transactions – a new photograph
is required for each billable transaction.
5. Those persons who are placed in charge of the Business are required to have a background
investigation conducted as provided Chapter XI, Section 1177.07, Subd. 2 of the Code.
6. The Business shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable provisions of federal,
state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances including, but not limited to, Chapter
X, Sections 1000 through 1015 and Chapter XI, Section 1177 of the Code (as amended).
Furthermore, the Applicant shall obtain and maintain all other permits and permissions that
may be required to operate the Business.
7. This License shall expire on December 31, 2018 as provided in Section 1005.11 of the Code.
8. The City agrees to suspend the requirement that the Applicant have an independent audit
performed of the inventory and transactions of the Business for this period, with the
understanding and on the condition that the City may reinstate it if it determines an
independent audit is once again needed to ensure compliance. The City will provide the
Applicant written notice of its intent to reinstate the independent audit requirement at
renewal.
9. The conditions imposed on this license shall carry forward and apply to any subsequent
renewals of this license, unless they are expressly modified by the City in a future license
renewal.
10. The license certificate must be exhibited at all times in a conspicuous place within the
building on the Business Site in which the Business is conducted.
11. The license may not be transferred without the authorization of the City Council.
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12. A violation of any of the conditions imposed on this license, or of any applicable laws, rules,
regulations, or ordinances, may result in the City undertaking the procedure provided in the
Code to revoke the license.
Adopted this 19th day of December, 2017.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
Attest:__________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM
CRYSTAL LIONS CLUB, DONATION BOXES AND PASTER PROPERTIES, LLC
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal
property be accepted only with the adoption of a resolution; and
WHEREAS, said donations must be accepted by a resolution adopted by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal to accept the
following donations:
Donor Purpose Amount
Crystal Lions Club Crime Prevention Fund $500
Donation boxes Crystal Police K-9 Unit $154.05
Paster Properties, LLC Employee holiday party $500
And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council sincerely thanks the above-named
for their generous donations.
Dated: Dec. 19, 2017
By: __________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 - ____
RESOLUTION APPOINTING A PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR
THE WEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, in 1997 the cities of Crystal and New Hope approved a Joint and
Cooperative Agreement to consolidate all aspects of their fire safety programs and
created the West Metro Fire-Rescue District, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article IV of the Joint and Cooperative
Agreement, Crystal-New Hope Joint Fire-Rescue District, members are to be appointed
by Council resolution, and
WHEREAS, the term of the jointly appointed public representative Gary Laurant
expires on December 31, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the New Hope City Council reappointed Gary Laurant to serve a two
year term on December 12, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council approves
the reappointment of Gary Laurant as a public representative of the Joint Fire-Rescue
District’s Board of Directors until December 31, 2018.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 19th day of December, 2017.
________________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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I:\COUNCIL\000 Packet in Progress\Checks over $25,000
DATE:December 12, 2017
TO:Anne Norris, City Manager
City of Crystal City Council
FROM:Jean McGann, Acting Finance Director
RE:Expenditures over $25,000
Payee Amount
AEM Financial Solutions, LLC Financial Management and Accounting Services for December $31,000.00
Golden Valley JWC Water costs for October $152,984.42
ICMA City Contribution to Employee Retirement Health Saving Plan $89,130.59
IRS - EFTPS Federal & FICA withholding taxes for 12/1/2017 pay date $56,720.88
LOGIS Computer system support of October $30,463.45
PERA Employee and city required contributions for 12/1/17 pay date $52,818.28
West Metro Fire Relief Association 2017 State Fire Pension Aid $227,997.94
West Metro Fire Rescue District Fire budget allocation for November $90,355.93
$731,471.49
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Memorandum
DATE: December 14, 2017
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Recognition of City Code Review Task Force Members
In 2015 the City Council established a City Code Review Task Force to review and
recommend updates and simplifications to the City Code. The Task Force originally
consisted of 14 members but 4 resigned soon after the Task Force started its work due
to other time commitments. The remaining 10 members were diligent about doing their
monthly homework (review of the City Code, chapter by tedious chapter, and providing
comments) and attending monthly meetings to discuss the comments and make
recommendations.
These 10 members of the City Code Review Task Force took the Council’s direction
seriously and provided valuable input on changes to improve and update the City Code.
It is appropriate for the City Council to formally acknowledge the members of the City
Code Review Task Force for their hard work and commitment to this project. The
members of the Task Force are:
Kirsten Andersen
Bonnie Bolash, Vice Chair
Jerry Bolash
Timothy Buck
Tom Krueger
Carolyn Maristany, Chair
Candace Oathout
Jennifer Pohl
Andrew Richter, Former Chair
David Seffren
The Task Force has been invited to attend the December 19 meeting; several may be
in attendance to receive recognition in person.
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FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
DATE: December 14, 2017
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for December 19 meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider adoption of a resolution approving a one-year time
extension for a previously approved CUP at 5717 West Broadway
Avenue
A.BACKGROUND
Drew Kabanuk is asking for approval of a one-year time extension for his CUP that was
approved by the City Council on October 20, 2015 at 5717 West Broadway (the forme r
Thriftway grocery store). In 2016 the applicant received an extension of this CUP until
December 31, 2017 and is asking for another one-year extension. According to city
code section 515.05 a public hearing is not required for this approval.
Attachments:
A.Site location map
B.Applicant’s request for an extension
C.CUP approval resolution
D.Resolution
B.APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Background Information: On October 20, 2015, the applicant received CUP
approval from the City Council for his property at 5717 West Broadway. This CUP
allowed the following:
A year-round outdoor sales area for a proposed hardware store.
Products sold in this area were to include lawn and garden supplies
such as rock, sand, dirt, plants, and some building materials.
Drive-through facilities for a proposed thrift store. The first facility
was to be a donation drop-off area for the thrift store on the east
and west sides of the building. The second facility was a drive-up
window to allow food pick-ups from the deli restaurant proposed to
be located within the thrift store.
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CUP extension for Drew Kabunuk
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On December 6, 2016, the City Council approved a one-year extension of the
applicant’s CUP after a positive recommendation by the Planning Commission.
Extension Request: The applicant’s CUP approval expires on December 31, 2017.
There is not specific criteria in the zoning code for approving a CUP extension. The
applicant has indicated that the improvements to the property are progressing and he is
still planning to move forward with the plans for the building that were approved in 2015
(see attachment B).
C. REQUESTED ACTION
At its meeting on December 11, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the request from Drew Kabanuk to receive an extension of the CUP permit
at 5717 West Broadway Avenue by a vote of six to one (two Commission members
were absent).
City Council motion is requested to approve the proposed resolution (Attachment D)
which approves the extension for Drew Kabanuk.
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Attachment D
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-________
RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT 5717 WEST BROADWAY AVENUE
WHEREAS, Drew Kabanuk (“Applicant”) submitted a request for another one-year time
extension to commence construction for the conditional uses approved in Resolution 2015-106
(“CUP”) at 5717 West Broadway Avenue in Crystal, which is legally described in Exhibit A
(“Property”); and
WHEREAS, Section 515.05, subd. 3(j) of the Crystal City Code indicates that a conditional
use permit expires if construction activity related to the approval is not commenced within one year
of the approval, but it also provides for an owner to request, and the City Council to approve,
extensions to that time limit; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved a one-year extension for the Applicant for
Resolution 2015-106 on December 6, 2016; and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2017, the Planning Commission voted to forward the request
for another one-year time extension for the CUP with a recommendation that the extension be
granted; and
WHEREAS, the City Planner’s report dated December 14, 2017 regarding this matter, which
is attached hereto as Exhibit B, is incorporated herein and made part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the one-year time extension as recommended by the
Planning Commission would be in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations of the
Crystal City Code and is reasonable under the circumstances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal, based
on the record of this matter and the findings and determinations contained herein, hereby approves a
one-year extension to commence construction of the conditional uses approved in Resolution 2015-
106 at 5717 West Broadway Avenue, subject to compliance with all of the following conditions of
approval:
1. One-year Time Extension. The one-year time extension approved herein on the period in
which the Applicant must commence construction in order to avoid the expiration of the
CUP expires on December 31, 2018.
2. Existing Conditions. This extension does not alter any of the conditions placed on the CUP
and the Applicant, as well as its successors and assigns, shall continue to be bound the
requirements and limitations imposed by those conditions.
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Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 19th day of December, 2017.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Property
Lot 1, Block 1, Salsberg 3rd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situated
in Hennepin County, Minnesota
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EXHIBIT B
Planner’s Report
(attached hereto)
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_____________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
DATE: December 14, 2017
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for December 19 meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider adoption of a resolution approving a one-year time
extension for a previously approved CUP and site plan at 5547 West
Broadway Avenue
A.BACKGROUND
Paster Properties is asking for approval of a one-year time extension for their site and
building plan and conditional use permit (CUP) that was approved by the City Council
on January 19, 2016 at 5547 West Broadway. The approval of the site plan and CUP
is related to the creation of a new one acre parcel in the north end of the Target store
parking lot. This parcel is to be the location of a new commercial building which has not
yet been constructed.
Attachments:
A.Site location map and approved site plan
B.Applicant’s request for an extension
C.CUP approval resolution
D.Resolution
B.APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Background Information: On January 19, 2016, the applicant received approval of a
preliminary and final plat to create a new one acre parcel as the future location for a
commercial building in the General Commercial (C-2) district at 5547 West Broadway.
Along with the plat the City Council also approved the following land use applications
for the proposed building:
Site and Building Plan Review for the new building and site
improvements
CUP to allow a drive-through facility for the new building
CUP to allow outdoor dining for the new building
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CUP and Site Plan Extension for
Paster Properties
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CUP to adjust the number of parking spaces for the new building to
63 spaces
Extension Request: The applicant’s site and building plan and CUP approvals expire
on December 31, 2017. There is not specific criteria in the zoning code for approving
an extension. According to city code section 520.07, Subd. 7, an extension may be
denied if there is a “change of circumstances affecting the property or if there are other
reasons to justify the denial”. A change of circumstances includes a change to the
Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the property or a change to the
development pattern for the area surrounding the property. Neither of these
circumstances exist for the applicant’s property. The applicant has indicated that they
continue to market the property as the location for a new building (see attachment B).
C. REQUESTED ACTION
At its meeting on December 11, 2017, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the request from Paster Properties to receive an extension of the CUP and
site plan at 5547 West Broadway Avenue by a vote of seven to zero (two Commission
members were absent).
City Council motion is requested to approve the proposed resolution (Attachment D)
which approves the extension for Paster Properties.
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Attachment D
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-________
RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR
A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AT 5547 WEST BROADWAY AVENUE
WHEREAS, Paster Properties (“Applicant”) submitted a request for a one-year time
extension to commence construction for the site plan and conditional uses approved in Resolution
2016-16 (“CUP”) at 5547 West Broadway Avenue in Crystal, which is legally described in Exhibit A
(“Property”); and
WHEREAS, Section 515.05, subd. 3(j) of the Crystal City Code indicates that a conditional
use permit expires if construction activity related to the approval is not commenced within one year
of the approval, but it also provides for an owner to request, and the City Council to approve,
extensions to that time limit; and
WHEREAS, Section 520.07, subd. 6 of the Crystal City Code indicates that a site plan
approval expires if construction is not initiated by December 31 of the year following the year of
approval, but subdivision 7 of the same section indicates the City Council may grant an extension to
that time limit; and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2017, the Planning Commission voted to forward the request
for a one-year time extension for the site plan and CUP with a recommendation that the extension be
granted; and
WHEREAS, the City Planner’s report dated December 14, 2017 regarding this matter, which
is attached hereto as Exhibit B, is incorporated herein and made part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the one-year time extension as recommended by the
Planning Commission would be in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations of the
Crystal City Code and is reasonable under the circumstances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal, based
on the record of this matter and the findings and determinations contained herein, hereby approves a
one-year extension to commence construction of the site plan and conditional uses approved in
Resolution 2016-16 at 5547 West Broadway Avenue, subject to compliance with all of the following
conditions of approval:
1. One-year Time Extension. The one-year time extension approved herein on the period in
which the Applicant must commence construction in order to avoid the expiration of the site
plan approval and the CUP expires on December 31, 2018.
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2. Existing Conditions. This extension does not alter any of the conditions placed on the site
plan approval or the CUP, and the Applicant, as well as its successors and assigns, shall
continue to be bound the requirements and limitations imposed by those conditions.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 19th day of December, 2017.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Property
Lot 1, Block 2, Cardinal Court 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, and
situated in Hennepin County, Minnesota
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EXHIBIT B
Planner’s Report
(attached hereto)
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_____________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
DATE: December 14, 2017
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for December 19 meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider adoption of a resolution removing the expiration date for
an approved conditional use permit at 5924 West Broadway Avenue
A. BACKGROUND
On January 17, 2017, Dave Dubay received approval from the City Council of a
conditional use permit (CUP) to extend the operating hours for Lube Liquor at 5924
West Broadway Avenue from 9 to 10 p.m. One of the conditions of approval was that the
CUP would expire on January 31, 2018, unless the City Council removed that condition.
Staff is recommending that the condition be removed.
Attachments:
A. Site location map
B. Resolution
B. APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The expiration date condition was approved by the City Council on January 17, 2017
through City Council Resolution 2017-21. The condition was made part of the CUP
approval since the applicant’s property had never had extended hours and the future
impact of the extension on adjacent residential properties was unknown. The following
is the wording of the condition:
“The CUP to extend hours to 10 p.m. for Lube Liquor is effective until January
31, 2018. Prior to the second Council meeting in January 2018, likely to
occur on January 16, the city planner will prepare a staff report describing
negative neighborhood impacts, if any, that are related to the extended hours
of operation. The applicant will receive a copy of the report and may attend
the meeting to address the Council. After reviewing the city planner's report
and hearing any testimony from the applicant, the Council will then determine
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Hours of operation for Lube
Liquor (5924 West Broadway)
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whether to remove the January 31 expiration date from this CUP . No
additional application form or fee will be required for this process”.
Staff has not received any complaints about the extension of operating hours for the
applicant’s liquor store. The police department has not seen any negative neighborhood
impacts, such as calls for service to the property, associated with the extension of store
hours.
C. REQUESTED ACTION
Staff recommends that the Council remove the condition that the CUP for Lube Liquor
at 5724 West Broadway expires on January 31, 2018. Approval of the attached
Resolution is requested.
Attachment B
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-________
RESOLUTION AMENDING A CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DAVE DUBAY
WHEREAS, Dave Dubay (“Applicant”) submitted an application to the City of Crystal
(“City”) for a conditional use permit to allow the operating hours of his liquor store, Lube
Liquor, to be extended from 9 to 10 p.m. for the property at 5924 West Broadway Avenue in
Crystal, which is legally described in Exhibit A (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the conditional use permit application on January
17, 2017 by adopting City Council Resolution 2017-21; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2017-21 contained a condition that the conditional use permit
would expire on January 31, 2018, unless the City Council removed that condition prior to the
expiration date; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the neighborhood around the Applicant’s store
has not been negatively impacted by the extension of operating hours and the condition in
Resolution 2017-21 relating to the expiration date of the conditional use permit should be
removed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal,
based on the record of this matter and the findings and determinations contained herein, hereby
resolves as follows:
1. City Council Resolution 2017-21 is hereby amended to remove the condition that the
conditional use permit expires on January 31, 2018.
2. This amendment does not alter any of the other conditions placed on the conditional use
permit and the Applicant, as well as its successors and assigns, shall continue to be bound
by the requirements and limitations imposed by those conditions.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 19th day of December, 2017.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Property
Lot 1, Block 1, Wayne C. Blesi Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situate in
Hennepin County, Minnesota; and
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FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
DATE: December 14, 2017
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for December 19 meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider adoption of a resolution removing the expiration date for
an approved conditional use permit at 5924 West Broadway Avenue
A.BACKGROUND
On January 17, 2017, Dave Dubay received approval from the City Council of a
conditional use permit (CUP) to extend the operating hours for Lube Liquor at 5924
West Broadway Avenue from 9 to 10 p.m. One of the conditions of approval was that the
CUP would expire on January 31, 2018, unless the City Council removed that condition.
Staff is recommending that the condition be removed.
Attachments:
A.Site location map
B.Resolution
B.APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The expiration date condition was approved by the City Council on January 17, 2017
through City Council Resolution 2017-21. The condition was made part of the CUP
approval since the applicant’s property had never had extended hours and the future
impact of the extension on adjacent residential properties was unknown. The following
is the wording of the condition:
“The CUP to extend hours to 10 p.m. for Lube Liquor is effective until January
31, 2018. Prior to the second Council meeting in January 2018, likely to
occur on January 16, the city planner will prepare a staff report describing
negative neighborhood impacts, if any, that are related to the extended hours
of operation. The applicant will receive a copy of the report and may attend
the meeting to address the Council. After reviewing the city planner's report
and hearing any testimony from the applicant, the Council will then determine
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Hours of operation for Lube
Liquor (5924 West Broadway)
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whether to remove the January 31 expiration date from this CUP. No
additional application form or fee will be required for this process”.
Staff has not received any complaints about the extension of operating hours for the
applicant’s liquor store. The police department has not seen any negative neighborhood
impacts, such as calls for service to the property, associated with the extension of store
hours.
C. REQUESTED ACTION
Staff recommends that the Council remove the condition that the CUP for Lube Liquor
at 5724 West Broadway expires on January 31, 2018. Approval of the attached
Resolution is requested.
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Attachment B
CITY OF CRYSTAL
MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-________
RESOLUTION AMENDING A CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DAVE DUBAY
WHEREAS, Dave Dubay (“Applicant”) submitted an application to the City of Crystal
(“City”) for a conditional use permit to allow the operating hours of his liquor store, Lube
Liquor, to be extended from 9 to 10 p.m. for the property at 5924 West Broadway Avenue in
Crystal, which is legally described in Exhibit A (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the conditional use permit application on January
17, 2017 by adopting City Council Resolution 2017-21; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2017-21 contained a condition that the conditional use permit
would expire on January 31, 2018, unless the City Council removed that condition prior to the
expiration date; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the neighborhood around the Applicant’s store
has not been negatively impacted by the extension of operating hours and the condition in
Resolution 2017-21 relating to the expiration date of the conditional use permit should be
removed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Crystal,
based on the record of this matter and the findings and determinations contained herein, hereby
resolves as follows:
1. City Council Resolution 2017-21 is hereby amended to remove the condition that the
conditional use permit expires on January 31, 2018.
2. This amendment does not alter any of the other conditions placed on the conditional use
permit and the Applicant, as well as its successors and assigns, shall continue to be bound
by the requirements and limitations imposed by those conditions.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 19th day of December, 2017.
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Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Property
Lot 1, Block 1, Wayne C. Blesi Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situate in
Hennepin County, Minnesota; and
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FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
DATE: December 14, 2017
TO: Anne Norris, City Manager (for December 19 meeting)
SUBJECT: Consider first reading of an ordinance revising Chapter 5 of the City
Code – Unified Development Code
A.BACKGROUND
At the December 19, 2017 City Council meeting, the Council is being asked to give a
first reading to the ordinance that will replace Chapter 5 in the City Code. This
ordinance provides for a new Unified Development Code (UDC) which will replace the
following existing city code sections:
o Section 405: Signs
o Section 500: Planning Commission
o Section 503: Board of Appeals and Adjustments
o Section 505: Subdivision regulations
o Section 510: Park dedication
o Section 515: Zoning
o Section 520: Site and building plan review
o Section 525 Cemeteries
o Section 530: Statutory authorization (surface water management
requirements)
o Section 830: Tree removal and replacement standards
Notice of the December 11 Planning Commission public hearing was published in the
Sun Post on November 30. The Planning Commission held the public hearing and
recommended approval of the UDC. No one from the public made any comments on
the proposed code amendment. The proposed UDC is attachment A.
B. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Since the last City Council work session on November 7, 2017, the following are the only
notable changes to the UDC:
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Revisions to City Code Chapter 5 - Unified Development
Code
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Accessory dwelling units (ADU): Requirements for accessory dwelling units are
included in:
o Section 505: The definition of an ADU is found in subd. 3. This definition
requires an ADU to have kitchen and bathroom facilities.
o Table 4 (accessory uses) – ADUs would be allowed as a permitted use in
the three residential zoning districts, with use-specific standards provided
in section 515.23, Subd. 4. These standards require that the owner
occupy the property, and that the ADU be constructed as part of a
detached garage.
o Table 11 (parking). This table shows that one parking space would be
required for the ADU, in addition to what is already required for the
property.
Moved Ordinances: Two ordinances are proposed to be moved out of Chapter 5
and into other areas of city code. Both of these ordinances have been
incorporated into attachment A. These regulations are as follows:
o Certificate of Occupancy. These requirements are now located in the
zoning code, but since they are requirements related to the issuance of a
building permit, staff proposes to move these regulations to city code
chapter 4 (Building, Housing, and Construction Regulations).
o Visibility Triangle. These requirements are now located in the zoning code,
but since they are requirements related to the installation of structures and
landscaping at street, alley and driveway intersections adjacent to public
rights-of-way, staff proposes to move these regulations to city code chapter
8 (Streets, Alleys and Public Ways).
City Council Action
At the December 11, 2017 Planning Commission meeting the Commission recommended
approval to the City Council of the text amendment to city code chapter 5 (Unified
Development Code) by a vote of six to zero, with two members absent and one new
member abstaining.
The proposed schedule for adopting a new ordinance is as follows:
Jan. 2 Council considers second reading and adoption
Jan. 11 Summary of ordinance published
Feb. 10 Effective date of ordinance
City Council first reading of the ordinance in attachment A is requested.
Attachments:
A. Proposed Unified Development Code (UDC)
B. Proposed zoning map
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Attachment A
CITY OF CRYSTAL
ORDINANCE #2018-____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5
OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
The City of Crystal ordains:
ARTICLE I. Chapter V of the Crystal City Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and is replaced
with the following:
CHAPTER V
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC)
Section 500 General provisions
500.01 Title and authority
500.03 Purpose
500.05 Relationship to comprehensive plan
500.07 Relationship to existing ordinances
500.09 Transitional rules
500.11 Severability
Section 505 Definitions
Section 510 Administration
510.01 Applicability
510.03 Planning commission
510.05 Board of appeals and adjustments
510.07 Zoning administrator
510.09 General development review requirements
510.11 Summary of application and review procedure types
510.13 Specific development review procedure requirements
510.15 Zoning certificate
510.17 Site plan review
510.19 Conditional use permit
510.21 Adjacent parcel land conveyance
510.23 Lot consolidation
510.25 Subdivisions
510.27 Comprehensive plan amendment
510.29 Rezoning or text amendments
510.31 Rezoning to planned development overlay district (PD)
510.33 Variance
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510.35 Appeals
510.37 Enforcement and penalties
Section 515 Zoning districts and use regulations
515.01 Official zoning map
515.03 Establishment of zoning districts
515.05 Base zoning districts
515.07 Overlay zoning districts
515.09 Floodplain overlay district (FP)
515.11 Shoreland overlay district
515.13 Planned development overlay district (PD)
515.15 Transit oriented development overlay district
515.17 Permitted principal uses
515.19 Use-specific standards for principal uses
515.21 Permitted accessory uses and structures
515.23 Standards for specific accessory uses and structures
515.25 Permitted temporary uses and structures
515.27 Standards for specific temporary uses and structures
515.29 Nonconformities
Section 520 Development standards
520.01 Measurements, computations, and encroachments
520.03 Site development standards
520.05 Architectural design standards for principal buildings
520.07 Exterior lighting
520.09 Fences and retaining walls
520.11 Landscaping
520.13 Screening
520.15 Off-street parking and loading
520.17 Surface water, drainage and erosion control
Section 525 Subdivision of land
525.01 Basic subdivision of land
525.03 Development agreement required
525.05 Subdivision design standards
Section 530 Signage
530.01 Findings, purpose and effect
530.03 General sign requirements
530.05 Sign design standards
530.07 Maintenance and repair
530.09 Allowed sign types
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List of Illustrations
Figure 1: Illustration of building height
Figure 2: Illustration of lot configuration
Figure 3: Illustration showing yards for through lot
Figure 4: Illustration showing typical setbacks for a one-family dwelling
Figure 5: Illustration showing yard locations
Figure 6: Illustration of typical setback locations for a one-family dwelling
Figure 7: Illustration of height measurements
Figure 8: Fence height on interior residential lot
Figure 9: Fence location on corner residential lot (principal building facing shorter side)
Figure 10: Fence location on corner residential lot (principal building facing longer side)
Figure 11: Retaining walls shall be benched, or terraced, so that no individual wall exceeds a height of six feet
Figure 12: Illustration of a permitted berm slope
Figure 13: Illustration of protective fence placement for trees
Figure 14: Perimeter landscaping required between a parking lot and a street
Figure 15: Illustration of parking lot perimeter screening
Figure 16: Example of how parapet walls are utilized to screen roof mounted mechanical equipment
Figure 17: Use of a wall and fencing for screening that is architecturally compatible with the principal
building
Figure 18: Illustration of shadow parking concept
Figure 19: Options for locating an auxiliary parking space
Figure 20: Non-impeded access driveway
Figure 21: Parking space and aisle requirements based on angle of parking
Figure 22: Illustration of how sign area is calculated
Figure 23: Illustration of wall sign area calculation
List of Tables
Table 1: Development Review Procedures
Table 2: Zoning Districts
Table 3: Permitted Principal Uses
Table 4: Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures
Table 5: Permitted Temporary Uses and Structures
Table 6: Permitted Encroachments
Table 7: Zoning District Site Development Standards for Principal Buildings
Table 8: Zoning District Site Development Standards for Accessory Structures
Table 9: Species Diversity
Table 10: Replacement Tree Requirements
Table 11: Parking Spaces by Use
Table 12: Parking space and aisle dimensions
Table 13: Required cash payment
Table 14: Signs allowed by zoning district
Table 15: Freestanding or Pylon Signs
Table 16: Monument Signs
Table 17: Projecting Signs
Table 18: Wall Signs
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Section 500
General provisions
500.01. Title and authority.
Subd. 1. Citation. These sections 500 through 530 of the Crystal city code, shall be known
as the “Crystal Unified Development Code” except as referred to herein where it shall be known
as this “UDC.”
Subd. 2. Authority. This UDC is enacted pursuant to the authority granted to the city by
the Municipal Planning Act, under Minnesota Statutes, section 462.351 et. seq. and such other law
as may apply.
500.03. Purpose. The purpose of this UDC is to implement the comprehensive plan and to protect
the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community and its people through the
establishment of minimum regulations governing land development and use. More specifically,
the purpose of these regulations is to:
(a) Establish regulations to protect the use districts that the city has established by
regulating compatibility of different land uses, density of structures, building setbacks
and heights, provision for adequate light, air, and convenience of access to property;
and preventing congestion in the public right-of-way;
(b) Avoid or minimize negative impacts from land uses including, but not limited to,
impacts to neighboring properties, public infrastructure, and the general public;
(c) Promote orderly development and redevelopment of property upon which to plan
transportation, water supply, sewerage, and other public facilities and utilities;
(d) Provide for administration of and amendments to this UDC, and prescribe penalties for
violations of such regulations; and
(e) Define duties of city staff, board of appeals and adjustments, planning commission and
city council in relation to this UDC.
500.05. Relationship to comprehensive plan. It is the policy of the city that the enactment,
amendment, and administration of this UDC be accomplished with due consideration of the
policies and recommendations contained in the Crystal comprehensive plan as amended from time
to time by the city council.
500.07. Relationship to existing ordinances.
Subd. 1. Minimum requirements. In their application and interpretation, the provisions of
this UDC shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health,
safety, and welfare.
Subd. 2. Applicability. Where the conditions imposed by any provisions of this UDC are
either more or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any applicable state law or
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regulation or any city ordinance or resolution of any kind, the regulations that are more restrictive
or which impose higher standards or requirements shall prevail.
Subd. 3. Conformity required. No structure shall be erected, converted, enlarged,
reconstructed or altered, and no structure or land shall be used for any purpose or in any manner
that is not in conformity with the provisions of this UDC.
500.09. Transitional rules.
Subd. 1. Enactment. This UDC was enacted by Ordinance No. _____, adopted by the city
council on ______, and became effective on _______.
Subd. 2. Building permits. Any building, structure, or development for which a building
permit was issued prior to the effective date of this UDC may, at the applicant’s option, be
completed in conformance with the issued permit and any other applicable permits and conditions,
even if such building, structure, or development does not fully comply with provisions of this
UDC. If the building or structure is not completed within the time allowed under the original
building permit or any extension granted therefor, then the building, structure, or development
shall be constructed, completed, or occupied in full compliance with this UDC.
Subd. 3. Voluntary compliance. For those applications submitted prior to the effective date
of this UDC, the applicant has the option of complying with the requirements in this UDC, but is
only required to comply with the requirements in effect on the date the application was submitted.
500.11. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this UDC is for any
reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the
validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of this UDC. The city council hereby declares
that it would have adopted this UDC in each section, subsection, sentence, or phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases
be declared invalid.
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Section 505
Definitions
Subd. 1. Abutting or adjacent. “Abutting” or “Adjacent” means the land, lot, or property
adjoining the property in question along a lot line or separated only by an alley, easement or street.
Subd. 2. Accessibility ramps. “Accessibility ramps” means ramps that provide access to
buildings for the disabled.
Subd. 3. Accessory dwelling unit. “Accessory dwelling unit” means a separate, complete
housekeeping unit, with a separate entrance, kitchen, sleeping area, and bathroom facilities that is
located as part of a detached garage.
Subd. 4. Accessory structure. “Accessory structure” means a subordinate building or other
subordinate structure, including but not limited to detached garages, sheds, gazebos, or swimming
pools, the use of which is clearly subordinate or accessory to the principal use of the building or
property.
Subd. 5. Adult uses. “Adult uses” has the meaning given it from the Crystal city code,
section 1190.
Subd. 6. Airport facilities. “Airport facilities” means the buildings and grounds of the
Crystal Airport, including those areas used for the storage, fueling, and repair of aircraft.
Subd. 7. Alley. “Alley” means a public right-of-way other than a street that affords a
secondary means of access to abutting property.
Subd. 8. Amusement center. “Amusement center” has the meaning given it from the
Crystal city code, section 1180.
Subd. 9. Animal hospital or veterinary clinic. “Animal hospital or veterinary clinic” means
any building or portion of a building where animals or pets are given medical or surgical treatment
and are cared for at the time of such treatment, including facilities with offices and/or laboratories
for operation and/or functioning of a research and development facility. Use as a kennel shall be
limited to short time boarding and shall be incidental to such animal hospital use.
Subd. 10. Antenna support structure. “Antenna support structure” means any building,
athletic field lighting, water tower, or other structure other than a tower, which can be used for
location of telecommunications facilities as an accessory, subordinate use. New structures built for
the purpose of attaching telecommunications facilities are “towers” not “antenna support
structures” for the purposes of this UDC. For example, if an athletic field light pole would be
replaced by a taller pole to facilitate installation of an antenna, then the new pole would be
classified as a “tower” not an “antenna support structure” even if lights would be mounted to it in
a manner similar to the way they were mounted to the previous light pole. This term does not
include wireless support structures, which are separately defined under this UDC.
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Subd. 11. Applicant. “Applicant” means, unless otherwise specified, an owner or agent for
the owner, including a subdivider, developer, attorney, or similar representative who has filed an
application for development or sign approval with the city.
Subd. 12. Application. “Application” means the process by which the owner, or their agent,
of a parcel of land within the city submits a written request for any type of development or sign
approval.
Subd. 13. Awning. “Awning” means a roof-like cover, often of fabric, plastic, metal, or
glass designed and intended for protection from the weather or as a decorative embellishment, and
which projects from a wall or roof of a structure primarily over a window, walk, or the like. Any
part of an awning which also projects over a door shall be counted as an awning.
Subd. 14. Banks or financial institutions. “Banks or financial institutions” means
establishments engaged in deposit banking, which may include, but are not limited to, commercial
banks, loan or mortgage companies, stockbrokers, or credit unions.
Subd. 15. Banquet halls or event centers. “Banquet halls or event centers” means a facility
or building available for lease by private parties that may include kitchen facilities for the
preparation or catering of food or the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption
during scheduled events which are not open to the public. The facility space may be used by
various groups for social gatherings, meetings, parties, weddings, receptions, or dances.
Subd. 16. Base flood elevation. “Base flood elevation” means the elevation of the “regional
flood.” The term “base flood elevation” is used in the flood insurance survey.
Subd. 17. Basement. “Basement” means an area of a building, including crawl spaces,
having its floor or base subgrade below ground level, regardless of the depth of excavation below
ground level.
Subd. 18. Bed and breakfast establishment. “Bed and breakfast establishment” means an
owner-occupied dwelling that offers short-term lodging, with or without meals, for compensation.
Subd. 19. Block. “Block” means an area of land within a subdivision that is entirely
bounded by streets, railroads, waterways, other natural barriers, the exterior boundary of the
subdivision or any combination of the preceding.
Subd. 20. Brewer taproom or brewpub. “Brewer taproom or brewpub” has the meaning
given it in the Crystal city code, section 1200.
Subd. 21. Building. “Building means any roofed structure used or intended for supporting
or sheltering any use or occupancy. An accessory building shall be considered an integral part of
the principal building if it is connected to the principal building by a covered passageway.
Subd. 22. Building height. “Building height” means the vertical distance of a building
measured in feet from average grade around the perimeter of a structure to (see Figure 1):
(a) The deck line of a mansard roof; or
(b) The highest point of a flat roof; or
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(c) The mean height between the eaves and highest point on gable, hip, or gambrel roofs.
Figure 1: Illustration of building height
Subd. 23. Building, accessory. “Building, accessory” see definition for “Accessory
structure”
Subd. 24. Building, principal. “Building, principal” means a building that is the primary
use of the lot.
Subd. 25. Building materials sales. “Building materials sales” means lots and related
structures used for the sale of construction materials, lumber, and related materials that may or
may not be within an enclosed structure.
Subd. 26. Bulk storage of liquids. “Bulk storage of liquids” means a use associated with
the bulk storage of oil, gasoline, liquid fertilizer, chemicals, or similar liquids.
Subd. 27. Canopy. “Canopy” means a roof-like cover, often made of fabric, plastic, metal,
or glass on a support, which is affixed to a building and provides shelter over a doorway.
Subd. 28. Carport. “Carport” means an accessory structure used generally for covering
vehicles which is open on at least two sides. It may be attached to the home or be freestanding. If
the structure is not open on at least two sides, it is considered a garage and shall comply with all
requirements in this UDC for garages.
Subd. 29. Cemeteries. “Cemeteries” means land used or dedicated to the burial of the dead,
including mausoleums, necessary-related sales, and maintenance facilities. A funeral home may
be included when operated within the boundary of such cemetery.
Subd. 30. City. “City” means the City of Crystal, unless otherwise noted.
Subd. 31. Club or lodge. “Club or lodge” means buildings or facilities owned or operated
by a corporation, association, or persons for a social, educational, or recreational purpose; but not
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those which are primarily for profit or which render a service that is customarily carried on as a
business.
Subd. 32. Commercial truck storage or parking. “Commercial truck storage or parking”
means a parking lot used for the storage or temporary parking of commercial vehicles.
Subd. 33. Commercial storage building. “Commercial storage building” means a detached
accessory building that is over 200 square feet in size and used primarily for storage for a
commercial business. For the purposes of this UDC, commercial storage buildings are not
synonymous with self-storage facilities.
Subd. 34. Comprehensive plan. “Comprehensive plan” means the formally adopted
comprehensive development plan of the city, composed of maps, charts, diagrams, and text
describing the recommended policies and programs to guide the city’s future development and
redevelopment.
Subd. 35. Control measure. “Control measure” means a practice or combination of
practices to control erosion and attendant pollution.
Subd. 36. Critical facilities. “Critical facilities” means facilities necessary to a
community’s public health and safety, those that store or produce highly volatile, toxic or water-
reactive materials, and those that house occupants that may be insufficiently mobile to avoid loss
of life or injury. Examples of critical facilities include schools, daycare facilities, nursing homes,
fire and police stations, wastewater treatment facilities, public electric utilities, water plants, fuel
storage facilities, and waste handling and storage facilities.
Subd. 37. Curb cut. “Curb cut” has the meaning given it in Crystal city code, subsection
800.03.
Subd. 38. Day care facilities. “Day care facilities” means a facility providing care for
children, the elderly, or functionally-impaired adults in a protective setting for a portion of the day.
Subd. 39. Day care facilities, in-home. “Day care facilities, in-home” means a day care
facility under rules and statutes of the State of Minnesota serving and providing care to 12 or fewer
children.
Subd. 40. Day care, group family facilities. “Day care, group family facilities” means a
facility licensed under Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0315 to 9502.0445 and which serves 14 or
fewer children.
Subd. 41. Deck, detached. “Deck, detached” means a freestanding deck which does not
utilize the exterior wall of the principal structure for support.
Subd. 42. Detention facility. “Detention facility” means a permanent natural or man-made
structure, including wetlands, for the temporary storage of runoff which contains a permanent pool
of stormwater.
Subd. 43. Development. “Development” means any manmade change to improved or
unimproved real estate, including buildings or other structures, dredging, filling, grading, paving,
excavation, or drilling operations, or storage of equipment or materials.
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Subd. 44. Driveway. “Driveway” has the meaning given it in the Crystal city code,
subsection 800.03.
Subd. 45. Driveway approach. “Driveway approach” has the meaning given it in the
Crystal city code, subsection 800.03.
Subd. 46. Drive-through establishment. “Drive-through establishment” means any portion
of a building, structure or property from which business is transacted, or is capable of being
transacted, directly with customers located in a motor vehicle.
Subd. 47. Dwelling. “Dwelling” means a building or portion thereof used exclusively for
residential purposes, forming a habitable unit for one family. Garages, tents, and accessory
structures shall not be considered dwellings and shall at no time be used as a dwelling, either
temporarily or permanently. Tents may be used for recreational purposes.
Subd. 48. Dwelling, multiple. “Dwelling, multiple” means a building designed with three
or more dwellings exclusively for occupancy by three or more families living independently of
each other.
Subd. 49. Dwelling, one-family attached. “Dwelling, one-family attached” means a
building, such as townhouses or row houses, containing dwellings in which:
(a) Each dwelling is located on its own parcel;
(b) Each dwelling is attached to another by party walls without openings; and
(c) Each dwelling has primary ground floor access to the outside.
Subd. 50. Dwelling, one-family detached. “Dwelling, one-family detached” means a
residential building containing not more than one dwelling entirely surrounded by open space on
the same lot.
Subd. 51. Dwelling, two-family. “Dwelling, two-family” means a building designed
exclusively for occupancy by two families living independently of each other, typically referred
to as a double bungalow or duplex, where the entire building is located on a single lot.
Subd. 52. Easement. “Easement” means a grant by a property owner to either the public or
an individual for the use of the owner’s property for certain specified purposes (i.e. drives, utilities,
etc.).
Subd. 53. Equal degree of encroachment. “Equal degree of encroachment” means a method
of determining the location of floodway boundaries so that floodplain lands on both sides of a
stream are capable of conveying a proportionate share of flood flows.
Subd. 54. Essential services. “Essential services” means underground or overhead gas,
electrical, steam, or water transmission or distribution systems, collection, communication, supply,
or disposal systems by public utilities, municipal or other governmental agencies.
Subd. 55. Family. “Family” means one or more persons maintaining a common household
and using common cooking facilities.
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Subd. 56. Farm fence. “Farm fence” means a fence as defined by Minnesota Statutes,
section 344.02, subdivision 1(a)-(d). An open type fence of posts and wire is not considered to be
a structure in the floodplain overlay district requirements. Fences that have the potential to obstruct
flood flows, such as chain link fences and rigid walls, are regulated as structures under the
floodplain overlay district provisions.
Subd. 57. Filtration. “Filtration” means a process by which stormwater runoff is captured,
temporarily stored, and routed through a filter bed to improve water quality and slow down
stormwater runoff.
Subd. 58. Findings of fact. “Findings of fact” means written findings embodied in a
resolution, ordinance, or other document approved or adopted by the body making such findings.
Subd. 59. Flag. “Flag” means any fabric or similar lightweight material attached at one end
of the material, usually to a staff or pole, so as to allow movement of the material by atmospheric
changes and which contains distinctive colors, patterns, symbols, emblems, insignia, or other
symbolic devices.
Subd. 60. Flood. “Flood” means a temporary increase in the flow or stage of a stream or in
the stage of a wetland or lake that results in the inundation of normally dry areas.
Subd. 61. Flood frequency. “Flood frequency” means the frequency for which it is expected
that a specific flood stage or discharge may be equaled or exceeded.
Subd. 62. Flood fringe. “Flood fringe” means the portion of the Special Flood Hazard Area
(one percent annual chance flood) located outside of the floodway. Flood fringe is synonymous
with the term “floodway fringe” used in the Flood Insurance Study for Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
Subd. 63. Flood prone area. “Flood prone area” means any land susceptible to being
inundated by water from any source (see “Flood”).
Subd. 64. Floodplain. “Floodplain” means the beds proper and the areas adjoining a
wetland, lake or watercourse which have been or hereafter may be covered by the regional flood.
Subd. 65. Floodproofing. “Floodproofing” means a combination of structural provisions,
changes, or adjustments to properties and structures subject to flooding, primarily for the reduction
or elimination of flood damages.
Subd. 66. Floodway. “Floodway” means the bed of a wetland or lake and the channel of a
watercourse and those portions of the adjoining floodplain which are reasonably required to carry
or store the regional flood discharge.
Subd. 67. Floor area, gross. “Floor area, gross” means the sum of the gross horizontal areas
of the several floors of such building or buildings measured from the exterior faces of exterior
walls or from the centerline of party walls separating two buildings.
Subd. 68 Floor area, finished. “Floor area, finished” means the gross floor area that is
finished as fully habitable space, including the finished portion of a basement. Where a sloped
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ceiling is present, only that portion which has at least six feet of vertical clearance from floor to
ceiling shall be considered finished floor area.
Subd. 69 Food trucks. “Food trucks” means a food and beverage establishment that is a
vehicle-mounted unit within which food is stored, cooked, prepared, and or offered for direct sale
to the consumer.
Subd. 70. Frontage. “Frontage” means the line of contact of a property with a public right-
of-way.
Subd. 71. Funeral home. “Funeral home” means a building used for human funeral services
and which may include space for embalming and other services used in the preparation of the dead
for burial, the indoor storage of caskets, funeral urns, and other related supplies. Funeral homes do
not include facilities for cremation, but cremation services may be offered.
Subd. 72. Garage, attached. “Garage, attached” means the storage of motor vehicles by the
owner or occupant of the principal use in a garage that is attached to the principal structure by a
common wall or by a roof. An attached garage has no facilities for mechanical service or repair.
Subd. 73. Garage, detached. “Garage, detached” means an accessory building for the
private use of the owner or occupant of a principal building situated on the same lot of the principal
building for the storage of motor vehicles with no facilities for mechanical service or repair.
Subd. 74. Garage or yard sales. “Garage or yard sales” means the infrequent temporary
display and sale of general household goods, used clothing, appliances, and other personal
property.
Subd. 75. Grade. “Grade” means the average finished ground level of the land around the
perimeter of a lot, structure, or building.
Subd. 76. Half street. “Half street” means a right-of-way dedicated for a street by a
developer along such developer’s perimeter property line equal to only one-half of the total right-
of-way width required by this UDC.
Subd. 77. Home business. “Home business” means a business, profession, activity, or use
that is clearly a customary, incidental, and accessory use of a residential dwelling and except for
allowable signage does not alter the exterior of the property or affect the residential character of
the neighborhood.
Subd. 78. Hospital. “Hospital” means an institution licensed by the state providing health
care services and medical or surgical care to persons, primarily inpatient, suffering illness, disease,
injury, and other physical and mental conditions. Hospitals may include as an integral part of the
facility laboratories, outpatient facilities, or training facilities.
Subd. 79. Hotel, motel, or extended stay. “Hotel, motel, or extended stay” means a facility
containing four or more guest rooms and offering transient lodging accommodations on a daily
rate to the general public, plus no more than two dwelling units as accessory uses to the hotel and
occupied only by the property owners or on-site managers.
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Subd. 80. Hydric soils. “Hydric soils” means soils that are saturated, flooded, or ponded
long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in the upper part.
Subd. 81. Hydrophytic vegetation. “Hydrophytic vegetation” means macrophytic plant life
growing in water, soil, or on a substrate that is at least periodically deficient in oxygen as a result
of excessive water content.
Subd. 82. Impervious surface. “Impervious surface” means any surface that does not
readily absorb or retain water, including but not limited to buildings, roofs, parking areas and
driveways, sidewalks, and pavement.
Subd. 83. Industrial uses (indoors). “Industrial uses (indoors)” means a facility used
primarily for manufacturing, processing, or assembly of products that is a fully enclosed structure
where noise, odor, light, or vibrations are not noticeable from the adjacent properties.
Subd. 84. Industrial uses with outdoor storage of parts, products, or fuel. “Industrial uses
with outdoor storage of parts, products, or fuel” means:
(a) Uses engaged in the basic processing and manufacturing of materials or products
predominately from extracted or raw materials and also uses engaged in the operation,
parking, and maintenance of vehicles, cleaning of equipment or work processes
involving solvents, recycling establishments, truck terminals, public works yards, and
container storage.
(b) Outdoor/open storage of parts, products, or fuels (exterior storage) means any land used
or occupied for the purpose of the storing of the goods and materials used for the
principal industrial use.
Subd. 85. Infiltration. “Infiltration” means the passage of water into the ground through the
soil.
Subd. 86. Kennels, commercial. “Kennels, commercial” has the meaning given it in the
Crystal city code, section 910.
Subd. 87. Kennels, private. “Kennels, private” has the meaning given it in the Crystal city
code, section 910.
Subd. 88. Lot. “Lot” means land occupied or proposed to be occupied by a building and its
accessory buildings, together with such open space as is required under the provisions of this UDC,
having not less than the minimum area required by this UDC for a building site in the district in
which such lot is situated and having its principal frontage on a street or a proposed street approved
by the city council.
Subd. 89. Lot coverage. “Lot coverage” means that portion of a lot that is covered by
impervious surfaces.
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Figure 2: Illustration of lot configuration
Subd. 90. Lot, corner. “Lot, corner” means a lot abutting on more than one street and
situated at an intersection of streets (see figure 2).
Subd. 91. Lot, interior. “Lot, interior” means a lot abutting on only one street (see figure
2).
Subd. 92. Lot, through. “Lot, through” means a lot abutting on more than one street but not
situated at an intersection of streets (see figure 2).
Subd. 93. Lot, through corner. “Lot, through corner” means a lot abutting on more than
one street and situated at more than one intersection of streets (see figure 2).
Subd. 94. Lot area. “Lot area” means the area of a horizontal plane within the lot lines.
Subd. 95. Lot depth. “Lot depth” means the shortest horizontal distance between the front
lot line and the rear lot line measured from a 90-degree angle from the street right-of-way within
the lot boundaries.
Subd. 96. Lot line, front. “Lot line, front” means the boundary of a lot that abuts a public
street. On a corner lot, it shall be the street-abutting lot line with the shortest dimension. If the
property lines on both street frontages are of the same length, the property line to be used for front
setback measurement shall be determined by the zoning administrator. On a through lot, the lot
line for which the home is facing shall be the front lot line (see figure 3).
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Figure 3: Illustration showing yards for through lot
Subd. 97. Lot line, rear. “Lot line, rear” means the lot line not intersecting a front lot line
that is most distant from and most closely parallel to the front lot line.
Subd. 98. Lot line, side. “Lot line, side” means any lot line that is not a front, rear or corner
side lot line.
Subd. 99. Lot line, corner side. “Lot line, corner side” means any street-abutting lot line
that is not a front or rear lot line.
Subd. 100. Lot of record. “Lot of record” means land designated as a separate and distinct
parcel in a subdivision, the plat of which has been recorded in the office of the recorder of
Hennepin County, Minnesota; or a parcel of land, the deed to which was recorded in the office of
the recorder or registrar of titles of Hennepin County, Minnesota prior to the adoption of the
ordinance codified in this UDC.
Subd. 101. Lot width. “Lot width” means the horizontal distance between side lot lines. In
the case of irregularly shaped lots located on a cul-de-sac or curved street, lot width shall be
measured at the required front and rear setback lines.
Subd. 102. Lowest floor. “Lowest floor” means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area
(including basement). An unfinished or flood resistant enclosure, used solely for parking of
vehicles, building access, or storage in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a
building’s lowest floor; provided, that such enclosure is not built so as to rende r the building in
violation of the applicable non-elevation design requirements of 44 Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 60.3.
Subd. 103. Manufactured home. “Manufactured home” has the meaning given in
Minnesota Statutes, section 327.31. The term “manufactured home” does not include the term
“recreational vehicle.”
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Subd. 104. Marquee. “Marquee” means any permanent roof-like structure extending along
or projecting beyond the wall of a building, generally designed and constructed to provide
protection from the weather.
Subd. 105. Medical clinics. “Medical clinics” means a building, or part of a building, where
persons are cared for on an outpatient basis.
Subd. 106. Multiple tenant building. “Multiple tenant building” means any building which
has more than one (1) tenant, and where each tenant has a separate ground-level exterior public
entrance.
Subd. 107. New construction. “New construction” means structures, including additions
and improvements, and placement of manufactured homes, for which the start of construction
commenced on or after the effective date of the floodplain overlay district provisions.
Subd. 108. Non-commercial speech. “Non-commercial speech” means dissemination of
messages not classified as commercial speech which include, but are not limited to, messages
concerning political, religious, social, ideological, public service and informational topics.
Subd. 109. Non-conforming lot. “Non-conforming lot” means a lot of record or other parcel
of land that does not comply with the lot requirements for any allowed use in the zoning district in
which it is located.
Subd. 110. Non-conforming structure. “Non-conforming structure” means any structure
permitted prior to the effective date of this UDC, which would not conform to the applicable
regulations if the structure were to be erected under the provisions of this UDC.
Subd. 111. Non-conforming use. “Non-conforming use” means a lawful use of land that
does not comply with the use regulations for its zoning district but which complied with applicable
regulations at the time the use was established.
Subd. 112. Obstruction. “Obstruction” means any, wall, embankment, pile, abutment,
projection, excavation, channel modification, culvert, building, wire, fence, stockpile, refuse, fill,
structure, or matter in, along, across, or projecting into any channel, watercourse, or regulatory
floodplain which may impede, retard, or change the direction of the flow of water, either in itself
or by catching or collecting debris carried by such water.
Subd. 113. Offices, professional. “Offices, professional” means establishments providing
executive, management, administrative or professional services including, but not limited to, real
estate, medical clinics, architecture, legal, travel, contractor, employment, insurance, and similar
uses.
Subd. 114. One hundred year floodplain. “One hundred year floodplain” means lands
inundated by the “Regional Flood” (see definition).
Subd. 115. Owner or property owner. “Owner or property owner” means the owner or
taxpayer of record according to Hennepin County property tax records.
Subd. 116. Parapet wall. “Parapet wall” means that portion of building wall that rises above
the roof level.
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Subd. 117. Parking lots or ramps. “Parking lots or ramps” means land that is surfaced in
accordance to the requirements of this UDC and used for the temporary parking of vehicles as a
business enterprise.
Subd. 118. Patio. “Patio” means an open, level-surfaced area that is typically impervious,
has an elevation of no more than 12 inches above grade, is without walls or roofs, and is intended
for outdoor seating or recreation.
Subd. 119. Personal services. “Personal services” means establishments that are primarily
engaged in providing services generally involving the care of the person or the person’s
possessions. Personal services may include, but are not limited to laundry and dry-cleaning
services, tailors, barber or beauty shops, health and fitness studios, nail salons, locksmiths, tattoo
parlors, therapeutic massage, pet grooming, portrait studios, and similar uses.
Subd. 120. Plat, final. “Plat, final” means the final formally approved layout of the
proposed subdivision showing the same information as the preliminary plat, complying with the
requirements of this UDC, and any additional requirements imposed by the city council and
prepared in the form required by the appropriate county office and Minnesota Statutes, section
505.
Subd. 121. Plat, preliminary. “Plat, preliminary” means a tentative layout of the proposed
subdivision prepared for the purpose of formal review by the city. The preliminary plat shows lots,
blocks, streets, and physical features relevant to the development of the property, but not in the
detail or final form of the final plat.
Subd. 122. Porch, open. “Porch, open” means a porch that may have a roof but is not
enclosed with windows, screens or walls.
Subd. 123. Portable storage container. “Portable storage container” means a temporary
portable structure or container that allows for on-site storage of goods or materials, and which is
not permanently affixed to a foundation.
Subd. 124. Private recreational facilities, indoor. “Private recreational facilities, indoor”
means recreational facilities are private recreational facilities located completely within an
enclosed building that includes, but is not limited to bowling alleys, volleyball courts, ice skating
rinks, and driving ranges. The term does not include amusement centers.
Subd. 125. Private recreational facilities, outdoor. “Private recreational facilities, outdoor”
means private recreational facilities providing outdoor activities that includes, but is not limited
to, sand volleyball courts, miniature golf courses, batting cages, and tennis courts.
Subd. 126. Public and semipublic buildings. “Public and semipublic buildings “ means
buildings containing public or civic uses of special significance to residents, employees or visitors
such as community service centers. Public and semipublic buildings do not include public utility
buildings, schools, or religious institutions.
Subd. 127. Public waters. “Public waters” means waters of the state as defined in
Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.005.
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Subd. 128. Reach. “Reach” means a hydraulic engineering term used to describe a
longitudinal segment of a stream or river influenced by a natural or man-made obstruction. In an
urban area, the segment of a stream or river between two consecutive bridge crossings would most
typically constitute a reach.
Subd. 129. Recreational vehicle. “Recreational vehicle” has the meaning given the term in
Minnesota Statutes, section 168.002. For the purposes of this UDC, the term recreational vehicle
is synonymous with the term “travel trailer/travel vehicle”.
Subd. 130. Regional flood. “Regional flood” means a flood which is representative of large
floods known to have occurred generally in Minnesota and reasonably characteristic of what can
be expected to occur on an average frequency in the magnitude of the 1% chance or 100-year
recurrence interval. Regional flood is synonymous with the term "base flood" used in a flood
insurance study.
Subd. 131. Regulatory flood protection elevation (RFPE). “Regulatory flood protection
elevation” or “RFPE” means an elevation not less than one foot above the elevation of the regional
flood plus any increases in flood elevation caused by encroachments on the floodplain that result
from designation of a floodway.
Subd. 132. Religious institutions. “Religious institutions” mean a building, together with
its accessory buildings, where persons regularly assemble for religious worship and which
building, together with its accessory buildings and uses, is maintained and controlled by a religious
body organized to sustain public worship.
Subd. 133. Repetitive loss. “Repetitive loss” means flood related damages sustained by a
structure on two separate occasions during a ten-year period for which the cost of repairs at the
time of each such flood event on the average equals or exceeds 25% of the market value of the
structure before the damage occurred.
Subd. 134. Restaurant or eating establishment. “Restaurant or eating establishment” means
an establishment whose principal business is the selling of food and beverages to the customer in
a ready to consume state. Restaurants or eating establishments include cafes, coffee shops, and ice
cream shops.
Subd. 135. Restrictive covenant. “Restrictive covenant” means a recorded contract or
agreement entered into between private parties establishing restrictions on the development or use
of property in addition to those established by this UDC.
Subd. 136. Retail establishments. “Retail establishments” means establishments primarily
engaged in the sale of goods to the general public. Retail uses may include, but are not limited to,
bookstores, liquor stores, bakeries, grocery stores, and other similar uses.
Subd. 137. Retention facility. “Retention facility” means a permanent natural or man-made
structure that provides for the storage of stormwater runoff by means of a permanent pool of water.
Subd. 138. Seasonal agricultural sales. “Seasonal agricultural sales” means the outdoor sale
of goods or products obtained primarily through farming or agricultural activities, including, but
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not limited to: pumpkins; grain and seed crops; fruits and vegetables; nursery, floral, ornamental,
and greenhouse products; and Christmas trees.
Subd. 139. Schools, elementary or secondary. “Schools, elementary or secondary” means
buildings used to teach students that includes elementary schools, middle schools or high schools.
Subd. 140. Schools, nursery or preschool. “Schools, nursery or preschool” means a school
providing general daytime care and/or instruction for children six years of age or younger which
conducts no instructional programs certified by the state department of education as meeting the
minimum educational requirements for compulsory-age children.
Subd. 141. Schools, trade or business. “Schools, trade or business” means a school operated
for profit, which teaches business, professional, or technical trades or skills, or a school not
otherwise included within the provisions of this UDC.
Subd. 142. Self-storage facilities. “Self-storage facilities” means a building or group of
buildings having compartments, rooms, spaces, containers, or other types of units that are
individually leased, rented, sold or otherwise contracted for by customers for the storage of
personal or business goods or property, and where the facility owner/operator has limited access
to such privately-rented units. For the purposes of this UDC, the term self-storage facilities shall
be considered synonymous with the term mini-storage.
Subd. 143. Senior housing. “Senior housing” means a multiple dwelling building or group
of buildings in which each dwelling is occupied by at least one person age 55 or older. This
includes assisted living but not institutions such as specialized care facilities.
Subd. 144. Setback. “Setback” means the minimum required horizontal distance between
a structure and a lot line, as measured perpendicular to the lot line. Setback standards provide open
areas around structures for visibility and traffic safety, access to and around structures, access to
natural light, ventilation and direct sunlight, separation between potentially conflicting activities,
and space for privacy, landscaping, and recreation.
Figure 4: Illustration showing typical setbacks
for a one-family dwelling
Subd. 145. Setback, front. “Setback, front” means the minimum required horizontal
distance between a structure and the front lot line (see figure 4).
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Subd. 146. Setback, rear. “Setback, rear” means the minimum required horizontal distance
between a structure and the rear lot line (see figure 4).
Subd. 147. Setback, side. “Setback, side” means the minimum required horizontal distance
between a structure and the side lot line (see figure 4).
Subd. 148. Setback, corner side. “Setback, corner side” means the minimum required
horizontal distance between a structure and the corner side lot line (see figure 4).
Subd. 149. Shed. “Shed” means a detached accessory building that is used primarily for
the storage of goods, not vehicles.
Subd. 150. Sign face. “Sign face” means the surface of the sign upon, against, or through
which the message of the sign is exhibited.
Subd. 151. Sign structure. “Sign structure” means any structure including the supports,
uprights, bracing and framework which supports or is capable of supporting any sign.
Subd. 152. Sign. “Sign” means any letter, word or symbol, poster, picture, statuary, reading
matter or representation in the nature of an advertisement, announcement, message or visual
communication, whether painted, posted, printed, affixed, or constructed, including all associated
brackets, braces, supports, wires, and structures, which is displayed for informational or
communicative purposes. Signs shall be further defined as follows:
(a) Abandoned sign. “Abandoned sign” means any sign and/or its supporting sign structure
which remains without a message or whose display surface remains blank for a period
of one year or more, or any sign which pertains to a time, event, or purpose which no
longer applies, shall be deemed to have been abandoned. Signs applicable to a business
suspended because of a change in ownership or management of such business shall not
be deemed abandoned unless the property remains vacant for a period of one year or
more. Any sign remaining after demolition of a principal structure shall be deemed to
be abandoned. Signs which are present because of being legally established
nonconforming signs or signs which have required a conditional use permit or a
variance shall also be subject to the definition of abandoned sign.
(b) Awning sign. “Awning sign” means a building sign or graphic printed on or in some
fashion attached directly to the awning material.
(c) Balloon sign. “Balloon sign” mean a temporary sign consisting of a bag made of
lightweight material supported by helium, hot, or pressurized air that is greater than 24
inches in diameter.
(d) Building sign. “Building sign” means any sign attached or supported by any structure
used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
(e) Canopy sign. “Canopy sign” means any sign that is part of or attached to a canopy,
made of fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door or entrance. A canopy
sign is not a marquee sign and is different from service area canopy signs.
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(f) Changeable sign. “Changeable sign” means a sign or portion thereof with characters,
letters, or illustrations that can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or
the surface of the sign. Changeable signs do not include signs upon which characters,
letters, or illustrations change or rearrange only once in a 24-hour period.
(g) Electronic or electrically-controlled readerboard. “Electronic or electrically-controlled
readerboard sign” means a sign, or section thereof, on which messages may are changed
by electronic processes or remote control and the only movement of which is the
periodic changing of information against a solid, colorless background, having a
constant light illumination level.
(h) Electric sign. “Electric sign” means a sign containing electrical wiring; the term does
not include signs illuminated by an exterior light source.
(i) Flashing sign. “Flashing sign” means a directly or indirectly illuminated sign which
exhibits changing light or color effects by any means, so as to provide intermittent
illumination which includes the illusion of intermittent flashing light by means of
animation. Also any mode of lighting which resembles zooming, twinkling, or
sparkling.
(j) Freestanding sign. “Freestanding sign” means any sign which has supporting
framework that is placed on, or anchored in, the ground and which is independent from
any building or other structure. For the purposes of this UDC, a monument sign is not
a freestanding sign.
(k) Governmental sign. “Governmental sign” means any temporary or permanent sign
erected and maintained by the City, County, State, or federal government, or a public
utility.
(l) Illuminated sign. “Illuminated sign” means any sign which contains an element
designed to emanate artificial light internally or externally.
(m) Marquee sign. “Marquee sign” means any building sign painted, mounted, constructed
or attached in any manner, on a marquee.
(n) Monument sign. “Monument sign” means any sign with its sign face mounted on the
ground or mounted on a base at least as wide as the sign.
(o) Nonconforming sign. “Nonconforming sign” means any sign and its support structure
lawfully erected prior to the effective date of this UDC which fails to conform to the
requirements of this UDC. A sign which was erected in accordance with a variance
granted prior to the adoption of this UDC and which does not comply with this UDC
shall be deemed to be a legal nonconforming sign. A sign which was unlawfully erected
shall be deemed to be an illegal sign.
(p) Off-premise sign. “Off-premise sign” means a commercial speech sign which directs
the attention of the public to a business, activity conducted, or product sold or offered
at a location not located on the same premises where such business sign is located. For
purposes of this UDC, easements and other appurtenances shall be considered to be
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outside such platted parcel of land and any sign located or proposed to be located in an
easement or other appurtenance shall be considered an off-premise sign.
(q) On-premise sign. “On-premise sign” means a sign that pertains to the use of the
premises or the property on which it is located
(r) Pole sign. “Pole sign” means a sign which has the same meaning as pylon sign (see
definition).
(s) Portable sign. “Portable sign” means any sign which is manifestly designed to be
transported, including by trailer or on its own wheels, even though the wheels of such
sign may be removed and the remaining chassis or support is converted to another sign
or attached temporarily or permanently to the ground since this characteristic is based
on the design of such a sign.
(t) Projecting sign. “Projecting sign” means any sign which is affixed to a building or wall
in such a manner that its leading edge extends more than 15 inches beyond the surface
of such building or wall face. A projecting sign is also a sign located above or below a
canopy or marquee.
(u) Pylon sign. “Pylon sign” means any freestanding sign which has its supportive
structure(s) anchored in the ground and which has a sign face elevated above ground
level by pole(s) or beam(s) and with the area below the sign face open.
(v) Roof sign. “Roof sign” means any sign erected and constructed wholly on and above
the roof of a building, supported by the roof structure, and extending vertically above
the highest portion of the roof.
(w) Rotating sign. “Rotating sign” means a sign or portion of a sign which turns about on
an axis.
(x) Shimmering sign. “Shimmering sign” means a sign which reflects an oscillating
sometimes distorted visual image.
(y) Small sign. “Small sign” means a single sign six square feet or less in size.
(z) Temporary sign. “Temporary sign” means a sign which is erected or displayed, or both,
for a limited period of time.
(aa) Vehicle sign. “Vehicle sign” means any sign exceeding 10 square feet in sign area that
is mounted, painted, placed, affixed or attached to a trailer, watercraft, truck,
automobile or other form of motor vehicle that is parked so that the sign is discernable
from a public street or right-of-way as a means of communication. The vehicle upon
which the sign is affixed must function primarily as a means to display the sign rather
than as a transportation device, as determined by consideration of any combination of
the following factors: a) the absence of a current, lawful license plate affixed to the
vehicle on which the sign is displayed; b) the vehicle on which the sign is displayed is
inoperable; c) the vehicle on which the sign is displayed is not parked in a lawful or
authorized location or is on blocks or other supports or is parked in a manner that is not
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in conformity with the identified parking space on the lot; d) the vehicle displaying the
sign remains parked on the premises after normal business hours when customers and
employees are not normally present on the premises; or e) the vehicle remains parked
in the same vicinity on the property in a location which maximizes its visibility from
the public street or right-of-way on a regular basis.
(bb) Wall sign. “Wall sign” means any building sign attached parallel to, but within two
feet of a wall, painted on the wall surface of, or erected and confined within the limits
of an outside wall of any building or structure, which is supported by such wall or
building, and which displays only one sign surface. A wall sign is also a sign installed
on the face of a canopy or marquee, but not extending beyond the face.
Subd. 153. Small wireless facility. “Small wireless facility” has the meaning given in
Minnesota Statutes, section 237.162, subdivision 11.
Subd. 154. Special flood hazard area. “Special flood hazard area” means a term used for
flood insurance purposes synonymous with “One hundred year floodplain.”
Subd. 155. Specialized care facilities. “Specialized care facilities” means any facility where
the primary function is the provision, on a continuing basis, of nursing services and health-related
services for treatment and in-patient care, such as nursing homes, memory care facilities, and
hospices. This does not include senior housing or the residence of any individual who cares for
another family member.
Subd. 156. Start of construction. “Start of construction” means in relation to the floodplain
overlay district, start of construction includes substantial improvement, and means the actual start
of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other improvement
that occurred before the permit’s expiration date. The actual start is either the first placement of
permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the
installation of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or
the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does not include:
land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling; nor does it include the installation of streets
and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers, foundations, or
the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory
buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main building.
For a substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any
wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the
external dimensions of the building.
Subd. 157. State licensed residential facility. “State licensed residential facility” means a
licensed, public or private, residential care facility located in a residential dwelling unit that
provides six or fewer persons with a 24-hour-per-day substitute for care, food, lodging, training,
education, supervision, habilitation, rehabilitation and treatment they need, but which for any
reason cannot be furnished in the client's own home. Residential facilities include, but are not
limited to, state institutions for human services, foster homes, residential treatment centers, group
homes, residential programs, or supportive living residences for functionally impaired adults.
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Subd. 158. Stealth. “Stealth” means any telecommunications facility which is designed to
blend into the surrounding environment. Examples of stealth facilities include architecturally
screened roof-mounted antennas, antennas integrated into architectural elements, and
telecommunications towers designed to look other than a tower such as light poles, power poles,
and trees.
Subd. 159. Street. “Street” means a public right-of-way greater than 30 feet in width platted
or dedicated for the purpose of accommodating vehicular traffic or providing principal access to
abutting property. An alley is not a street.
Subd. 160. Structure. “Structure” means anything constructed or erected on or connected
to the ground, whether temporary or permanent in character.
Subd. 161. Subdivision. “Subdivision” means as a verb, the term means the process of
separating a parcel of land for the purpose of building or conveyance including the division of
previously subdivided property. As a noun, the term means the product resulting from the
separation of a parcel into two or more parcels. The term also includes the activity regulated by
Minnesota Statutes, chapters 515, 515A, and 515B.
Subd. 162. Substantial damage. “Substantial damage” means in relation to the floodplain
overlay district damage of any origin sustained by a structure where the cost of restoring the
structure to it’s before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value
of the structure before the damage occurred.
Subd. 163. Substantial improvement. “Substantial improvement” means in relation to the
floodplain overlay district within any consecutive 365-day period, any reconstruction,
rehabilitation (including normal maintenance and repair), repair after damage, addition, or other
improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of
the structure before the “start of construction” of the improvement. This term includes structures
that have incurred “substantial damage,” regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term
does not, however, include either:
(a) Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of state or
local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the
local code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe
living conditions.
(b) Any alteration of a “historic structure,” provided that the alteration will not preclude
the structure’s continued designation as a “historic structure.” For the purpose of this
subsection, “historic structure” is as defined in 44 Code of Federal Regulations, Part
59.1.
Subd. 164. Survey, certified. “Survey, certified” means a scaled drawing prepared by a
registered land surveyor of a property indicating the location and dimensions of property lines, and
if appropriate the location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings. A survey typically
depicts a parcel’s legal description and may also show additional information such as topographic
data and the location of recorded easements.
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Subd. 165. Telecommunications facilities. “Telecommunications facilities” means any
cables, wires, lines, wave guides, antennas and any other equipment or facilities associated with
the transmission or reception of communications which a person seeks to locate or has installed
upon or near a tower or antenna support structure. However, the term “telecommunications
facilities” shall not include any satellite earth station antenna 1 meter or less in diameter, or any
satellite earth station antenna 2 meters in diameter or less which is located in an area zoned
industrial or commercial. This term does not include wireless facilities, which are separately
defined under this UDC.
Subd. 166. Telecommunications tower or tower. “Telecommunications tower or tower”
means a self-supporting lattice, guyed, or monopole structure constructed from grade whose
principal use is to support telecommunications facilities. The term tower shall not include amateur
radio operations equipment licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This
term does not include wireless facilities or wireless support structures, which are separately
defined under this UDC.
Subd. 167. Theater, indoor. “Theater, indoor” means a building or part of a building
devoted to showing motion pictures, or for dramatic, dance, musical, or other live performances.
Subd. 168. Useable open space. “Useable open space” means a required ground area or
terrace area on a lot which is graded, developed, landscaped, and equipped and intended and
maintained for either active or passive recreation or both, which is available and accessible to and
useable by all persons occupying a dwelling or rooming unit on the lot and their guests. Such areas
shall be grassed and landscaped or covered only for recreational purpose. Roofs, driveways and
parking areas shall not constitute useable open space.
Subd. 169. Use, accessory. “Use, accessory” means a use which:
(a) Is subordinate to and serves a principal building or principal use;
(b) Is subordinate in area, extent, and purpose to the principal structure or principal use as
served; and
(c) Is located on the same lot as the principal structure or principal use served and except
as otherwise expressly authorized by the provisions of this UDC.
Subd. 170. Use, conditional. “Use, conditional” means a use that would not be appropriate
generally or without restriction throughout the zoning district but which, if controlled as to number,
area, location, or relation to the neighborhood, would not be detrimental to public health, safety,
or general welfare.
Subd. 171. Use, permitted. “Use, permitted” means a use which may be lawfully
established in a particular district or districts, provided it conforms with all requirements, including
development standards, of such districts.
Subd. 172. Use, principal. “Use, principal” means the main use of land or buildings as
distinguished from subordinate or accessory uses. A principal use may be permitted or conditional.
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Subd. 173. Use, temporary. “Use, temporary” means a use that may be permitted for a
specified period of time.
Subd. 174. Variance. “Variance” means an approval issued by the city council waiving the
application of one or more provisions of this UDC with respect to a particular property in instances
where the applicant demonstrates that there are practical difficulties in strictly complying with the
requirements of this UDC because of circumstances unique to the property that were not caused
by the applicant.
Subd. 175. Vehicle, boat or recreational sales and rental. “Vehicle, boat or recreational
sales and rental” means facilities where new or used vehicles, boats, or recreational vehicles, in
operational condition, are sold, leased, or rented to customers.
Subd. 176. Vehicle fuel stations. “Vehicle fuel stations” means a facility for the retail sale
of unleaded or diesel gasoline. A vehicle fuel station may include a convenience store or general
repair and maintenance of vehicles, such as muffler repair, oil change and lubrication, or tire
service and sales.
Subd. 177. Vehicle impound lot. “Vehicle impound lot” means a parcel of land used for
the outdoor storage of impounded vehicles, including impounded recreational vehicles.
Commercial truck storage or parking, as defined in this UDC, is not a vehicle impound lot.
Subd. 178. Vehicle repair. “Vehicle repair” means the general repair and maintenance of
vehicles such as oil changes, muffler repair, tire service and sales, or more substantial work such
as body and fender work, upholstering, and replacement of parts.
Sub. 179. Volume management. “Volume management” means the retention and
abstraction of a certain volume of stormwater runoff onsite through techniques such as infiltration,
evapotranspiration, and capture and reuse.
Subd. 180. Wetlands. “Wetlands” means lands transitional between terrestrial and aquatic
systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow
water. For purposes of this definition, wetlands shall have the following attributes:
(a) A predominance of hydric soils;
(b) Are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration
sufficient to support a prevalence of hydrophytic vegetation typically adapted for life
in saturated soil conditions; and
(c) Under normal circumstances, support a prevalence of such vegetation.
Subd. 181. Wireless facilities. “Wireless facility” has the meaning given in Minnesota
Statutes, section 237.162, subdivision 13.
Subd. 182. Wireless support structures. “Wireless Support Structure” has the meaning
given in Minnesota Statutes, section 237.162, subdivision 16.
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Subd. 183. Workshop. “Workshop” means an accessory residential use for the creation of
individually crafted artwork, jewelry, furniture, sculpture, pottery, leathercraft, hand-woven
articles, and related items. A workshop may be either an accessory use within the principal building
or may be an accessory building on the property.
Subd. 184. Yard. “Yard” means the horizontal distance between the principal structure and
a lot line, as measured perpendicular to the lot line. Eaves are not to be considered part of the
principal structure for the purpose of determining the location or extent of a yard.
Figure 5: Illustration showing yard locations
Subd. 185. Yard, front. “Yard, front” means the horizontal distance between the principal
structure and the front lot line, extending across the full width of the lot (see figure 5).
Subd. 186. Yard, rear. “Yard, rear” means the horizontal distance between the principal
structure and the rear lot line, extending across the full width of the lot (see figure 5).
Subd. 187. Yard, side. “Yard, side” means the horizontal distance between the principal
structure and the side lot line, extending from the front yard to the rear yard (see figure 5).
Subd. 188. Yard, corner side. “Yard, corner side” means the horizontal distance between
the principal structure and the corner side lot line, extending from the front yard to the rear yard
(see figure 5).
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Section 510
Administration
510.01. Applicability.
Subd. 1. Procedures. All land use and development permit applications, except building
permits, shall be governed by the procedures contained in this section.
Subd. 2. Procedural review processes. There are three different levels of procedural reviews
for applications submitted to the city. These three types of review procedures are described in the
Crystal city code, subsection 510.11. This UDC further identifies which procedural review shall
be necessary based upon each type of application. To the extent that any application process does
not outline a procedural review, the zoning administrator shall determine the appropriate level of
review.
Subd. 3. Specific review processes. Specific procedures and decision criteria for each type
of development review application are contained in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.13.
Subd. 4. Appeals of administrative decisions. Appeals of any order, requirement, decision,
or determination made by an administrative officer in the enforcement of the UDC may be brought
as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.35.
Subd. 5. Appeals of final decisions. The decisions of the city council under this UDC are
final, except that any person aggrieved by a final decision of the city council may appeal the
decision to district court as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 462.361. In order to be timely,
any such appeal shall be filed with the district court within 30 days of the date of the decision.
510.03. Planning commission.
Subd. 1. Established. The planning commission is hereby established for the city. The
planning commission is designated as the planning agency of the city in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, section 462.354.
Subd. 2. Purpose. The purpose of the planning commission is to assist the city council in
all matters relating to zoning and development or redevelopment of properties within Crystal. The
planning commission’s role is advisory in nature.
Subd. 3. Duties. The planning commission has those powers and duties assigned to it by
Minnesota Statutes, sections 462.351 to 462.364, (the Municipal Planning Act) and as further
provided under this UDC.
Subd.4. Members. The planning commission shall be made up of nine members. There
shall be at least two planning commission members from each of the four city wards. The
remaining planning commission member shall be appointed on an at-large basis.
Subd. 5. Qualifications. Planning commission members must be residents of the city and
be at least fifteen years old.
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Subd. 6. Removal. Planning commission members serve at the pleasure of the city council
and may be removed from the commission, with or without cause, upon a majority vote of the city
council.
Subd. 7. Terms. Planning commission members shall be appointed to three-year terms.
There are no term limits. To help ensure continuity in the planning commission’s work, the terms
shall be staggered. As such, terms for the first nine planning commission members prescribed by
this UDC shall expire as follows:
(a) Four terms shall expire on December 31, 2017.
(b) Three terms shall expire on December 31, 2018.
(c) Two terms shall expire on December 31, 2019.
Subd. 8. Other commissions. While serving on the planning commission, planning
commission members may not also concurrently serve on the city’s parks and recreation
commission or environmental quality commission.
Subd. 9. Compensation. Planning commission members shall serve without compensation,
but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses if funds for that purpose are identified
in the adopted city budget.
Subd. 10. Liaison. The planning commission shall have both a city council liaison and a
staff liaison. The city council liaison shall be assigned by the mayor. The staff liaison shall be
assigned by the city manager. The commission may also have a staff secretary who is responsible
for taking and preparing minutes during planning commission meetings.
Subd. 11. Operations. The planning commission shall conduct itself in accordance with
this UDC, the Crystal city code, section 305, the planning commission’s bylaws, and all other
applicable laws and ordinances.
510.05. Board of appeals and adjustments.
Subd. 1. Board of appeals and adjustments. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section
462.354, the city of Crystal board of appeals and adjustments is hereby established for the city.
The city’s planning commission shall serve as the board of appeals and adjustments for the city.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 462.354, subdivision 2, the decisions of the board of
appeals and adjustments are advisory to the city council, which will make all final decisions. The
Board shall operate under the same requirements as the planning commission in the Crystal city
code, subsection 510.03.
Subd. 2. Duties of the board. The board of appeals and adjustments shall have the following
duties:
(a) The board of appeals and adjustments hears and makes recommendations with respect
to appeals from any order, decision, or determination made by an administrative officer
in the enforcement of this UDC.
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(b) The board of appeals and adjustments hears requests for variances from literal
provisions of this UDC in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes,
section 462.357.
(c) The board of appeals and adjustments hears appeals from the denial of a building permit
for structures within the limits of a mapped street pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
section 462.359.
510.07. Zoning administrator.
Subd. 1. Appointment. The city manager shall appoint a zoning administrator to administer
and enforce this UDC.
Subd. 2. Authority. The zoning administrator is authorized to perform the following duties
for the city:
(a) Accept applications, determine their completeness, and identify what additional
information is required to make an application complete;
(b) Process and issue permits once they have been approved in accordance with this UDC;
(c) Issue notices of denial;
(d) Create reports with recommendations on zoning matters for the planning commission
and the city council;
(e) Provide for notices required under this UDC;
(f) Conduct inspection as may be needed;
(g) Administer and issue notices under Minnesota Statutes, section 15.99;
(h) Enforce this UDC through the issuance of violation notices, cease and desist orders,
and correction orders as may be needed; and
(i) Perform such other duties and responsibilities as identified in this UDC or as may
otherwise be needed to administer this UDC as directed by the city manager.
510.09. General development review requirements.
Subd. 1. Applicability. The requirements of this section shall apply to all development
review applications and procedures subject to development review under this UDC, unless
otherwise stated.
Subd. 2. Applications.
(a) Unless otherwise specified in this UDC, development review applications may be
initiated by:
(1) The planning commission or city council, where applicable;
(2) The owner of the property that is the subject of the application; or
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(3) The owner’s authorized agent.
(b) Unless otherwise specified in this UDC, development review applications shall be
submitted to and filed with the zoning administrator.
(c) When an authorized agent files an application under this UDC on behalf of a property
owner(s), the property owner(s) shall be required to sign the application. An application
shall not be deemed complete if it is not signed by the owner(s).
Subd. 3. Application submission schedule. The schedule for the submission of applications
in relation to scheduled meetings of the review bodies shall be established by the zoning
administrator and made available to the public. Such schedule shall be used for informational
purposes only. The zoning administrator shall determine when an application shall be submitted
to the planning commission or city council based upon the completeness of the application
received by the city.
Subd. 4. Application contents.
(a) Applications required under this UDC shall be submitted using the application form
established by the city. The materials and quantities to be submitted with each
application are listed on each application form.
(1) In addition to other requirements on the application form, applications to improve
a property shall be accompanied by a certified survey completed by a land surveyor
licensed by the State of Minnesota.
(2) After the property improvement is completed, an as-built certified survey may also
be required, including those situations where the location of improvements was
changed since the application submittal.
(b) Applications shall be accompanied by a fee as established by the city council.
(1) No application may be deemed complete, processed, or considered until the
established fee(s) has been paid.
(2) Application fees are not refundable except where the zoning administrator
determines that an application was submitted in error, or the fees paid exceed the
amount due, in which case the amount of the overpayment shall be refunded to the
applicant.
(c) The zoning administrator shall review and make decisions on the completeness of an
application as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, section 15.99.
Subd. 5. Public notice.
(a) For all applications for development review that are subject to public notice
requirements under this UDC or any applicable law or rule, the zoning administrator
shall prepare and provide to the public the required notice in compliance with this
subdivision 5.
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(b) Notices for public hearings, whether by publication or mail (written notice), shall, at a
minimum:
(1) Identify the address or location of the property subject to the application and the
name of the applicant or the applicant’s agent;
(2) Indicate the date, time, and place of the public hearing;
(3) Describe the land involved by street address, legal description, or the nearest cross
street and project area (size);
(4) Describe the nature, scope, and purpose of the application or proposal;
(5) Identify the location (e.g., city hall) where the public may view the application and
related documents;
(6) Include a statement that the public may appear at the public hearing, be heard, and
submit evidence and written comments with respect to the application;
(7) Include a statement describing where written comments will be received prior to
the public hearing; and
(8) If applicable, indicate the date of the city council meeting at which the application
will be considered.
(c) Minor defects in any notice shall not impair the notice or invalidate proceedings
pursuant to the notice if a bona fide attempt has been made to comply with applicable
notice requirements. Minor defects in notice shall be limited to errors in a legal
description, typographical or grammatical errors, or errors of actual acreage that do not
impede communication of the notice to affected parties. Failure of a party to receive
written notice shall not invalidate subsequent action. In all cases, however, the
requirements for the timing of the notice and for specifying the time, date, and place of
a hearing shall be strictly construed. If questions arise at the hearing regarding the
adequacy of notice, the zoning administrator shall make a formal finding as to whether
there was substantial compliance with the notice requirements of this UDC, and such
finding shall be made available prior to final action on the request.
(d) When the records of the city document the publication, mailing, and posting of notices
as required by this section, it shall be presumed that notice of a public hearing was
given as required by this section.
(e) Unless otherwise expressly provided in state law or this UDC, notice, when required,
shall be postmarked or published at least ten days prior to the hearing or action.
(f) When the provisions of state law or this UDC require that notice be published, the
zoning administrator shall be responsible for preparing the content of the notice and
publishing such notice in the official newspaper of general circulation that has been
selected by the city.
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(g) When the provisions of this UDC require that written or mailed notice be provided, the
zoning administrator shall be responsible for preparing and mailing the written notice
as follows:
(1) Written notice for planning commission hearings for development review
applications as outlined in in this section shall, at minimum, be given to property
owners within 500 feet of the outer boundaries of the subject property.
(2) The notification of property owners shall apply only to the initial presentation of
the application for the public hearing in front of the planning commission.
(3) Written notice shall be postmarked no later than ten days prior to the meeting at
which the item will be considered.
(4) For a public hearing for approval of a telecommunications tower as provided in the
Crystal city code, subsection 515.19 the required notice shall be given, at minimum,
to property owners within a radius that is ten times the height of the proposed tower.
510.11. Summary of application and review procedure types.
Subd. 1. General provisions.
(a) The development review procedure type assigned to each development review
application governs the decision-making process for that application. There are three
types of decision-making procedures, each of which are described in this subsection.
(b) Unless otherwise indicated within this UDC, all applications for permits or other
approvals shall be submitted, in writing, to the zoning administrator.
Subd. 2. Summary table of development review procedures by type of review. Table 1
summarizes the type of development review procedures permitted under this UDC and the Crystal
city code, subsection 510.13 defines the applicable approval procedures, criteria, and submittal
requirements.
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Table 1: Development Review Procedures
Type 1
Zoning Administrator
Type 2 Planning
Commission and
Council
Type 3
City Council
Decision Recommend & Decision Decision
Zoning
Certificate X
Site Plan
Review X [1] X [1]
Conditional
Use Permit X
Adjacent
Parcel Land
Conveyance
X
Lot
Consolidation X
Subd.– Prelim.
Plat X
Subd. – Final
Plat X
Comp Plan
Amendment X
Rezoning or
Text Amend. X
Variance X
Appeals X
Note:
1. A site plan review application is subject to either a Type 1 or Type 2 review, dependent upon the criteria
in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.13.
Subd. 3. Review procedures.
(a) Type 1 review procedure. Type 1 review procedure decisions are made by the zoning
administrator without public notice and without a public hearing.
(1) Application submittal. The applicant shall submit a
complete application to the zoning administrator in
accordance with the Crystal city code, subsection
510.09.
(2) Action by the zoning administrator. The zoning
administrator shall render a decision to approve or
deny an application in accordance with the
timelines contained in this UDC. The zoning
administrator shall provide a written decision on
the application, delivered to the applicant. The decision shall be final on the date it
is mailed or otherwise provided to the applicant, whichever occurs first.
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(3) Appeal. The decision by the zoning administrator may be appealed to the board of
appeals and adjustments as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.35.
The board of appeal and adjustments shall hear the appeal and forward it, with a
written recommendation, to the city council for a final decision.
(b) Type 2 review procedure. Type 2 review procedure decisions are made by the city
council after a recommendation is made by the planning commission at a public
hearing. Type 2 review procedure decisions require both published and mailed notice
as provided in this subsection.
(1) Application submittal. The applicant shall submit an application, in writing, to the
zoning administrator in accordance with the Crystal city code,
subsection 510.09.
(2) Review by the zoning administrator. The zoning administrator
may consult with other city staff on the application. The zoning
administrator shall provide the applicant with comments and
changes that are required to be in compliance with the provisions
of this UDC. The applicant shall be required to submit revised
plans and documents incorporating the required changes prior to
the planning commission meeting.
(3) Notice and public hearing. After determining that an application
contains all the necessary and required information, the zoning
administrator shall place the application on the planning commission agenda,
schedule a public hearing on the proposed request, and notify the public pursuant
to the Crystal city code, subsection 510.09.
(4) Preparation of staff report. The zoning administrator shall prepare a staff report
providing an analysis of the proposal and a recommendation. The zoning
administrator shall consider comments from other city staff in formulating the
recommendation. The written staff report shall be forwarded to the planning
commission and the contact person listed on the application form prior to the
meeting at which the planning commission will consider the application.
(5) Recommendation by planning commission. The planning commission shall hear
and make a recommendation on the application in accordance with the following:
(i) The planning commission shall consider the application at its public hearing.
It shall consider comments by staff as appropriate, the presentation made by
the applicant, and comments by interested parties.
(ii) The planning commission shall consider this information and make a
recommendation following the public hearing. If the planning commission so
desires, it may continue the public hearing and/or table the item to allow for
further review, so long as such action is in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
section 15.99.
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(iii) The planning commission shall also consider the applicable decision criteria
of this UDC and shall recommend approval, recommend approval with
conditions, or recommend denial of an application, citing the specific reasons
therefor.
(6) Action by the city council. The city council shall consider and make the final
decision on the application in accordance with the following:
(i) After, the planning commission’s recommendation is made, the city council
shall consider and act to approve the request, approve with conditions, or deny
the request, citing the specific reasons therefor.
(ii) The city council shall adopt findings and shall act upon the application in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 15.99.
(7) Appeals. The decision of the city council is appealable to the district court within
30 days after the date of the decision.
(c) Type 3 review procedure. Type 3 review procedure decisions are made by the city
council at a public meeting that does not require a public hearing.
(1) Application submittal. The applicant shall submit an application as provided in
the Crystal city code, subsection 510.09.
(2) Review by the zoning administrator. The zoning
administrator may consult with other city staff on
the application. The zoning administrator shall
provide the applicant with comments and
suggested changes that are required to be in
compliance with the provisions of this UDC. The
applicant shall be required to submit revised plans
and documents incorporating the required changes
prior to the city council meeting.
(3) Preparation of staff report. The zoning
administrator shall prepare a staff report providing
an analysis of the proposal and a recommendation from staff. The zoning
administrator shall consider comments from other city staff in formulating the
recommendation. A written staff report shall be forwarded to city council, and the
contact person listed on the application form, prior to the meeting at which the city
council will consider the application.
(4) Action by city council. The city council shall consider and act to approve the
request, approve with conditions, or deny the request.
(5) Appeals. The decision by the city council is appealable to the district court within
30 days after the date of the decision.
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510.13. Specific development review procedure requirements. Each type of development review
request under this UDC requires an application and is subject to its own review procedure as
referenced below:
(a) Zoning certificate. A request for a zoning certificate shall be submitted and processed
in accordance with the Crystal city code, subsection 510.15;
(b) Site plan review. A request for a site plan review shall be submitted and processed in
accordance with the Crystal city code, subsection 510.17;
(c) Conditional use permit. A request for a conditional use permit shall be submitted and
processed in accordance with the Crystal city code, subsection 510.19;
(d) Adjacent parcel conveyance. A request for an adjacent parcel conveyance shall be
submitted and processed in accordance with the Crystal city code, subsection 510.21;
(e) Lot consolidation. A request for a lot consolidation shall be submitted and processed
in accordance with the Crystal city code, subsection 510.23;
(f) Subdivision. A request for a subdivision shall be submitted and processed in
accordance with the Crystal city code, subsection 510.25;
(g) Comprehensive plan amendment. A request for a comprehensive plan amendment shall
be submitted and processed in accordance with the Crystal city code, subsection
510.27;
(h) Rezoning or text amendment. A request for a rezoning or text amendment shall be
submitted and processed in accordance with the Crystal city code, subsection 510.29;
(i) Rezoning to planned development overlay district. A request for a rezoning to planned
development overlay district shall be submitted and processed in accordance with the
Crystal city code, subsection 510.31;
(j) Variance. A request for a variance shall be submitted and processed in accordance with
the Crystal city code, subsection 510.33;
(k) Appeal. A request for an appeal shall be submitted and processed in accordance with
the Crystal city code, subsection 510.35;
510.15. Zoning certificate.
Subd. 1. Applicability. No building or other structure shall be erected, constructed, re-
constructed, enlarged, or structurally altered, nor shall any land be used, excavated, or improved
until a zoning certificate is issued.
Subd. 2. Approval procedure. The zoning certificate application shall be submitted to the
zoning administrator in accordance with the application guidelines of this UDC and is subject to a
Type 1 review procedure. The following application types are subject to a zoning certificate
review:
(a) Accessory uses regulated as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 515.21;
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(b) Temporary uses regulated as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 515.25;
(c) Changes of use within an existing structure where the use is substantially similar to the
existing use or another permitted use under the existing zoning district classification as
indicated on the official zoning map and where no expansion of the building is included
in the application;
(d) New one-family and two-family dwellings or additions and modifications of such uses;
and
(e) Site plans that meet the requirements of the Crystal city code, subsection 510.17,
subdivision 2 for a Type 1 review.
Subd. 3. Approval criteria. The application shall demonstrate full compliance with the
applicable requirements of this UDC.
Subd. 4. Effect of zoning certificate approval.
(1) The zoning certificate must be issued prior to or concurrent with the city’s issuance
of a building permit.
(2) If landscaping is required as part of the zoning certificate approval, and the
applicant is not able to install the landscaping prior to or concurrent with the
issuance of the certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall submit a cash escrow
to secure the completion of the landscaping.
Subd. 5. Expiration.
(1) A zoning certificate shall become void after one year from the date of issuance if a
building permit has not been issued.
(2) The zoning administrator may approve one extension of not more than one year.
510.17. Site plan review.
Subd. 1. Applicability. No building or other structure shall be erected, constructed, re-
constructed, enlarged, or structurally altered, nor shall any land be used, excavated or improved
until a site plan is approved.
Subd. 2. Approval procedure. A site plan review application shall be submitted to the
zoning administrator in accordance with the application criteria of this UDC. If an applicant is
submitting a conditional use permit application as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection
510.19, the conditional use permit and site plan review application shall be reviewed concurrently
without the need for an additional application fee.
(a) Site plans for the following construction requires approval of a zoning certificate
review subject to a Type 1 review procedure as established in this UDC:
(1) Expansion of an existing parking lot footprint of less than 25 percent;
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(2) Additions to nonresidential buildings of less than 50 percent of the building
footprint.
(b) Site plans for the following construction requires approval through a Type 2 review
procedure as established in this UDC:
(1) New multi-family dwellings, or additions thereto, of three units or more;
(2) New nonresidential structures;
(3) Additions to nonresidential structures of greater than 50 % of the building footprint;
(4) Expansion of an existing parking lot footprint by more than 25 percent; and
(5) New parking structures.
(c) Approval criteria. No site plan review application shall be approved unless it meets the
following criteria:
(1) It fully complies with all applicable requirements of this UDC;
(2) It adequately protects residential uses from the potential adverse effects of a non-
residential use;
(3) It is consistent with the use and character of surrounding properties; and
(4) It provides safe conditions for pedestrians or motorists and prevents the dangerous
arrangement of pedestrian and vehicular ways.
(d) Amendments to approved site plans approved through a Type 2 procedure.
(1) After a site plan has been approved through a Type 2 procedure, the applicant may
request approval of adjustments or rearrangements of buildings in the course of
carrying out the plan. If the amendment involves changes to 10 percent or less of
the original floor area, not to exceed 500 square feet, the zoning administrator may
approve the amendment after a Type 1 review procedure. Such amendment shall be
in full compliance with the requirements of this UDC. If the amendment involves
changes greater than 10 percent of the original floor area or exceeds 500 square
feet, the amendment will be subject to a Type 2 review procedure.
(2) The zoning administrator may also review and approve adjustments or
rearrangements of items other than buildings, such as drives, parking areas,
recreation areas, entrances, heights, yards, signage, landscaping, exterior lighting,
surface water management plans, or similar modifications subject to a Type 1
review procedure. Such amendment shall be in full compliance with the
requirements of this UDC.
(e) Effect of city council decision of site plans approved through a Type 2 procedure.
(1) Site plan approval shall expire one year from the date of approval unless the
applicant has applied for and received a building permit.
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(2) The applicant may request an extension of the expiration date in writing to the
zoning administrator. The city council may approve one extension of not more than
one year. Such written request shall include the following:
(i) An explanation of what, if any, good faith efforts have been made to complete
the site plan process; and
(ii) The anticipated completion date.
(3) If required as a condition of approval of the site plan, the applicant shall sign a site
improvement agreement with the city prior to the expiration date to guarantee
completion of landscaping, stormwater management improvements, paved parking
or pedestrian access areas, or similar improvements. A cash escrow deposit shall
be submitted with the signed agreement before site improvements commence to
secure the completion of the improvements. Upon completion of the work and
acceptance by the city, the escrow deposit shall be released, except that the city
may retain some of the deposit to ensure that the landscaping is succeeding one
year after completion of the improvements. In cases where various elements of the
work are completed in stages, a request for partial release of the escrow may be
approved by the zoning administrator. In the event construction of the project is not
completed within the time prescribed by building permits or other approvals, the
city may, at its option, complete the work using the escrow.
510.19. Conditional use permit.
Subd. 1. Applicability. Conditional uses are those uses which have been identified, because
of special requirements or characteristics, that may only be allowed in a particular zoning district
after an application, review and recommendation by the planning commission and approval by the
city council
Subd. 2. Approval procedure. Conditional use permits in all zoning districts shall be subject
to the Type 2 review procedure.
Subd. 3. Conditional use standards. Conditional uses may be subject to use-specific
regulations as established in this UDC.
Subd. 4. Approval criteria. No conditional use permit application may be approved unless
the following criteria have been satisfied:
(a) The proposed use has been approved as a conditional use in the zoning district for
which it is proposed;
(b) The conditional use will be in accordance with the general objectives, or with any
specific objective, of the city’s comprehensive plan and this UDC;
(c) The conditional use will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be
harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of
the general vicinity and that such use will not change the essential character of the same
area;
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(d) Impacts such as noise, hours of activity, and exterior lighting have been sufficiently
addressed to mitigate negative impacts on nearby uses;
(e) Parking is adequately provided for the proposed conditional use;
(f) Conditional uses in the Floodplain overlay district are also subject to the conditional
use regulations as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 515.09; and
(g) In the approval of a conditional use permit, the city council may impose such conditions
as it determines is necessary to make the use compatible with other uses allowed in the
same district zone or vicinity.
Subd. 5. Amendments to an approved conditional use permit. Approved conditional use
permits may only be amended upon the classification and review of the proposed amendment as
follows:
(a) Minor amendments. Minor amendments shall include changes in the site design of the
applicable property that do not affect neighborhood compatibility or the public health,
safety or welfare, and that do not violate any of the provisions of this UDC or the
conditions attached to the conditional use permit.
The zoning administrator may review and make a decision on a minor amendment, and
consult with other city staff members as part of a Type 1 review procedure.
(b) Major amendments. Major amendments shall include all changes that are not classified
as minor amendments above and shall be subject to a Type 2 review procedure.
Subd. 6. Accessory uses to a conditional use. Uses and structures that are accessory to a
conditional use shall be allowed as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 515.21 of this
UDC, without requiring a conditional use permit amendment, unless specifically required as a
condition of the conditional use permit approval.
Subd. 7. Effect of city council decision.
(a) A conditional use permit shall authorize a particular conditional use on a specific parcel
for which it was approved. A change of use from one permitted conditional use to
another shall require a new application and approval pursuant to this section.
(b) If a site plan was approved as part of the conditional use permit, the permit shall expire
one year from the date of approval unless the applicant has applied for and received a
building permit. The applicant may request an extension of the expiration date in
writing to the zoning administrator. The city council may approve one extension of not
more than one year. Such written request shall include the following:
(1) An explanation of what, if any, good faith efforts have been made to complete the
site plan process; and
(2) The anticipated completion date.
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(c) An approved conditional use may continue in operation, regardless of ownership or
ownership changes, provided the use meets all the standards and conditions of
approval.
(d) If required as a conditional of approval of the site plan for the conditional use permit,
the applicant shall sign a site improvement agreement with the city prior to the
expiration date to secure the completion of landscaping, stormwater management
improvements, paved parking or pedestrian access areas, or similar improvements. A
cash escrow deposit shall be submitted with the signed agreement before site
improvements commence. Upon completion of the work and acceptance by the city,
the escrow deposit shall be released except that the city may retain some of the deposit
to ensure that the landscaping is succeeding one year after completion of the
improvements. In cases where various elements of the work are completed in stages, a
request for partial release of the escrow may be approved by the zoning administrator.
In the event construction of the project is not completed within the time prescribed by
building permits or other approvals, the city may, at its option, complete the work using
the escrow.
510.21. Adjacent parcel land conveyance.
Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of the procedure is to allow for the conveyance of small,
non-buildable areas of land from one lot to an adjacent lot without creating any new
nonconformities and where such minor changes do not call for the submission and approval of a
subdivision plat.
Subd. 2. Applicability. An adjacent parcel land conveyance occurs when a portion of a lot
is conveyed to an adjacent lot.
Subd. 3. Approval procedure. An adjacent parcel land conveyance shall be subject to the
Type 1 review procedure.
Subd. 4. Approval criteria. All of the following criteria shall be considered and met in the
review of adjacent parcel land conveyance:
(a) The land conveyance will not create any new nonconformities beyond those that
existed prior to the application and which will not be corrected by the adjustment;
(b) The land conveyance is in compliance with the requirements of this UDC; and
(c) The parcel being conveyed shall not be a buildable parcel according to the dimensional
requirements of the zoning district in which the parcel is located.
(d) The applicant is not required to comply with the park dedication requirements as
provided for in the Crystal city code, subsection 525.05 for a subdivision.
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510.23. Lot consolidation.
Subd. 1. Applicability. A lot consolidation shall meet the following requirements. If these
requirements are not met, the property owner will be required to apply for a subdivision application
as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.25.
(a) All parcels resulting from the lot consolidation shall have frontage and access on an
existing improved street and shall not require the construction of any new street.
(b) Any such consolidation shall not require any public improvements, with the exception
of sidewalks, bike paths or trails, and does not include conveyance of an interest in real
property to the city.
Subd. 2. Approval procedure.
(a) Lot consolidations shall be submitted in writing to the zoning administrator and shall
be subject to the Type 3 review procedure. The city council will consider approval of
a final plat as part of that review procedure.
(b) In addition to the review procedure set forth above, all lot consolidation applications
shall be submitted to the state and county highway departments (if adjacent to a state
or county highway) prior to submission of an application. A comment letter from these
entities shall be required as part of the application.
Subd. 3. Approval criteria. All of the following criteria shall be considered in the review
of lot consolidations:
(a) The consolidation must be in general compliance with the comprehensive plan;
(b) The consolidation must meet the purpose and intent of this UDC;
(c) Unless prior or concurrent approval of a variance is granted, any such consolidation
shall result in lots that meet the dimensional requirements for the zoning district in
which the property is located, or shall not further increase the nonconformity of any
lot dimension or structure; and
(d) The applicant is not required to comply with the park dedication requirements as
provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 525.05 as required for a subdivision.
510.25. Subdivisions.
Subd. 1. Applicability. The review of a subdivision is divided into two distinct steps, which
are preliminary plat approval and final plat approval consistent with Minnesota Statutes, chapter
505.
Subd. 2. Preliminary plat approval.
(a) Approval procedure. Preliminary plats shall be submitted in writing to the zoning
administrator and shall be subject to the Type 2 review procedure.
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(b) State and county review. In addition to the review procedure set forth above, all
preliminary plat applications shall be submitted to the state and county highway
departments (if adjacent to a state or county highway) prior to submission of an
application. A comment letter from these entities shall be required as part of the
preliminary plat submission.
(c) Approval criteria. The planning commission and city council shall consider the
following criteria in the review of a preliminary plat:
(1) The proposed subdivision must be in full compliance with the provisions of this
UDC;
(2) The proposed subdivision must be in accordance with the objectives of the city’s
comprehensive plan; and
(3) The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography,
vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and sedimentation, susceptibility to flooding,
water storage, and retention, must be such that the site is suitable for the type o f
development or use contemplated;
(d) Effect of the city council’s decision. No construction or other development activities
shall take place on the site until the final plat and, if applicable, a development
agreement are approved by the city council, except that grading may occur if a grading
permit has been issued by the city.
(e) Expiration of preliminary plat approval. Unless the city council specifically approves
a different time period as part of the preliminary plat approval, the approval of a
preliminary plat shall expire one year from the date it was approved. The applicant
may request an extension of the expiration date in writing to the zoning administrator.
The city council may approve one extension of not more than two years. Such written
request shall include the following:
(1) An explanation for why a final plat has not been applied for;
(2) An explanation of what, if any, good faith efforts have been made to complete the
platting process; and
(3) The anticipated completion date.
Subd. 3. Construction drawings approval. Construction drawings for any proposed
installation of public infrastructure shall be submitted to the city engineer at the time of the final
plat submission. These drawings must be approved by the city engineer as part of the final plat
approval.
Subd. 4. Final plat approval.
(a) Approval procedure. Final plats shall be submitted in writing to the zoning
administrator and shall be subject to the Type 3 review procedure.
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(b) Approval criteria. The city council shall consider the following in the review of a final
plat:
(1) Construction drawings have been submitted to, reviewed and approved by the city
engineer;
(2) If applicable, a development agreement in a form acceptable to the city must have
been prepared and executed as part of the final plat application;
(3) Whether the final plat is in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary
plat and any conditions on the preliminary plat approval, and whether any changes
of note were reported to the city council; and
(4) The final plat must comply with all other applicable standards in this UDC and state
law including Minnesota Statutes, chapter 505 as applicable.
(c) Effect of the city council’s decision. If the final plat is approved and signed by the
mayor and city clerk, the applicant shall record the final plat within six months with
the county recorder. No changes, erasures, modifications or revisions shall be made to
any final plat after approval has been given by the city council and endorsed by the
mayor and city clerk in writing on the plat. If the plat is not recorded with the county
within six months, the city council’s approval of the final plat shall be automatically
revoked.
510.27. Comprehensive plan amendment.
Subd. 1. Applicability. This subsection outlines the procedural requirements for the
amendment of the comprehensive plan. An amendment of the comprehensive plan may be initiated
by the city council, planning commission, city staff, or a Crystal property owner.
Subd. 2. Approval procedure. Amendments to the comprehensive plan shall be subject to
the Type 2 review procedure.
Subd. 3. Approval criteria. The planning commission and city council shall review the
necessary submittal requirements, facts, and circumstances of the proposed amendment and make
a recommendation and decision on the amendment based on, but not limited to, consideration of
the following criteria:
(a) Whether the proposed amendment corrects an error or meets the challenge of some
changing condition, trend, or fact since the adoption of the comprehensive plan;
(b) Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with the policy foundation of the
comprehensive plan; and
(c) Whether the proposed amendment will be compatible with the adjacent land uses of the
property in question.
510.29. Rezoning or text amendments.
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Subd. 1. Applicability. This subsection outlines the procedural requirements for the
amendment of the text of this UDC or the official zoning map. A rezoning request to rezone to the
planned development overlay district shall be submitted and processed as provided in the Crystal
city code, subsection 510.31. An amendment to the text of this UDC or the official zoning map
may be initiated by the planning commission, the city council, proposed by city staff, or initiated
by the property owner or authorized agent of property for which the amendment is sought by
submitting an application, in writing, to the zoning administrator.
Subd. 2. Approval procedure. Amendments to the text of this UDC or official zoning map
shall be subject to the Type 2 review procedure. In the case of a rezoning to the PD overlay district
as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.31, the applicant shall submit a site plan for
the proposed project.
Subd. 3. Approval criteria. The planning commission and city council shall review the
necessary submittal requirements, facts, and circumstances of the proposed amendment and make
a recommendation and decision on the application based on, but not limited to, consideration of
the following criteria:
(a) The specific policies and recommendations of the comprehensive plan and other city
plans;
(b) The purpose and intent of this UDC, or in the case of a map amendment, whether it
meets the purpose and intent of the individual district; and
(c) If applicable, the adequacy of a buffer or transition provided between potentially
incompatible districts.
510.31. Rezoning to planned development overlay district (PD).
Subd. 1. Approval. Approval of a rezoning to PD and approval of a site plan that is in
conformance with the Crystal city code, subsection 515.13 is subject to the approval procedures
of this subsection. Approval of a rezoning to PD is also subject to the relevant requirements in the
Crystal city code section 510.29.
Subd. 2. Effect of city council decision.
(a) The approval of a rezoning to a PD overlay district shall expire one year from the date
of approval unless the applicant has applied for and received a building permit. The
applicant may request an extension of the expiration date in writing to the zoning
administrator. The city council may approve one extension of not more than one year.
Such written request shall include the following:
(1) An explanation of what, if any, good faith efforts have been made to complete the
site plan process; and
(2) The anticipated completion date.
(b) If the rezoning to a PD expires and the applicant has not received approval of an
extension, the city council may rezone the property to the original zoning classification
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at the time of the PD application or to a zoning classification consistent with the
comprehensive plan designation for the property.
(c) A rezoning to a PD overlay district may continue in operation, regardless of ownership
or ownership changes, provided the use meets all the standards and conditions of
approval.
510.33. Variance.
Subd. 1. Applicability. A variance is a modification or variation of the provisions of this
UDC as applied to a specific piece of property. Pursuant to the procedures provided in Minnesota
Statutes, section 462.357, use variances are prohibited.
Subd. 2. Approval procedure. Variance applications shall be submitted, in writing, to the
zoning administrator and are subject to a Type 2 review procedure.
Subd. 3. Approval criteria.
(a) Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 462.357, subdivision 6, as it may be amended
from time to time, the board of adjustments and appeals may only grant approval of
variances where practical difficulties exist as to strict compliance with this UDC and
each of the following criteria are satisfied:
(1) The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this UDC;
(2) The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan;
(3) The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not
permitted by this UDC;
(4) The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not
created by the landowner; and
(5) The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
(b) Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Practical
difficulties include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar
energy systems.
(c) Variances shall be granted for earth shelter construction as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, section 216C.06, subdivision 14, when in harmony with this UDC.
(d) Variances in the floodplain overlay district are also subject to the variance regulations
as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 515.09.
Subd. 4. Conditions. The city council may impose reasonable conditions on the approval
of variances to ensure compliance and to protect adjacent properties. All such conditions shall be
directly related to and bear a rough proportionality to the impact created by the variance.
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510.35. Appeals.
Subd. 1. Applicability. This subsection sets out the procedure to follow when a person
claims to have been aggrieved or affected by an administrative decision of the zoning administrator
or other city staff.
Subd. 2. Approval procedure. Appeals shall be submitted, in writing, to the zoning
administrator within 30 days of the date of the order or decision being appealed. The written
appeal must identify the order or decision being appealed, explain the basis for the appeal, and
identify the specific relief being requested. Appeals shall be subject to the Type 2 review
procedure.
Subd. 3. Approval criteria. An order, requirement, decision, or determination shall not be
reversed or modified unless there is competent material, and substantial evidence in the record that
the order, requirement, decision, or determination fails to comply with either the procedural or
substantive requirements of this UDC, state law, or federal law.
510.37. Enforcement and penalties.
Subd. 1. Enforcement. This UDC shall be administered and enforced by the zoning
administrator, who may institute appropriate actions or proceedings against a violation as provided
by statute, charter, or code. In the event of a violation or a threatened violation, the city may, in
addition to any other remedies available to it under law, institute such criminal or civil actions or
proceedings as it deems appropriate to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate such violation or
threatened violation. The institution of one type of action shall not preclude the city from pursuing
any other type of action.
Subd. 2. Penalties. A violation of any provision of the UDC is punishable as a
misdemeanor. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this UDC shall, upon conviction
thereof, be fined not more than $1,000 for each offense, or imprisoned for not more than 90 days,
or both. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
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Section 515
Zoning Districts and Use Regulation
515.01. Official zoning map. The official zoning map together with all materials attached thereto
is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this section. The official zoning map
shall be on file with the city clerk.
515.03. Establishment of zoning districts.
(a) Established. The zoning classifications and zoning districts specified in Table 2 are
hereby established within the city to carry out the purposes of this UDC.
Table 2: Zoning Districts
Abbreviation District Name
BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
R1 Low Density Residential District
R2 Medium Density Residential District
R3 High Density Residential District
C Commercial District
I Industrial District
AP Airport District
OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
FP Floodplain Overlay District
SL Shoreland Overlay District
PD Planned Development Overlay District
TD Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District
(b) Relationship of overlay districts to base districts.
(1) Where land is classified into an overlay zoning district, the regulations governing
development in the overlay district shall apply in addition to the regulations
governing the underlying base district, unless otherwise noted. In the event of a
conflict between the standards of the overlay district and the base district, the
standards governing the overlay district shall control.
(2) In some instances land may be classified into multiple overlay districts. In the event
of a conflict between the standards of the multiple overlay districts, the most
restrictive standards shall apply.
(c) Zoning district boundaries.
(1) Zoning district boundary lines follow lot lines, railroad right-of-way lines, the
center of water courses or the corporate limit lines, all as they exist upon the
effective date of this UDC.
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(2) Appeals concerning the exact location of a zoning district boundary line shall be
reviewed according to the appeals procedure as provided in the Crystal city code,
subsection 510.35.
(3) When any street, alley or other public right-of-way is vacated by official action of
the city, the zoning classification of land abutting the center line of said alley or
other public right-of-way shall not be affected by such proceedings, nor shall the
district boundary be affected thereby.
(4) The boundary for the floodplain overlay district are as provided in the Crystal city
code, subsection 515.09:
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515.05. Base zoning districts. The base zoning districts are as provided below:
Subd. 1. R-1 Low density residential district.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of the R-1 Low density residential district is to provide for
detached one-family residential dwellings and directly related complimentary uses on
a limited basis. Densities are to be no more than six dwellings per gross acre. As part
of the approval process for a particular development, the city council may set the
maximum density at some figure less than six dwellings per acre, depending on the
character of the surrounding area and the potential for negative impacts on the
community.
(b) Site development standards. Such standards shall be those provided in the Crystal city
code, subsection 520.03 for the site development standards that apply to the R1 district.
(c) Other development standards. In addition to the standards established for the R1 district
in this section, all development shall be subject to all other applicable standards in as
provided in the Crystal city code, section 520.
Subd. 2. R-2 Medium density residential district.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of the R-2 Medium density residential district is to provide for
attached or detached one-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, multiple-family
buildings, and directly related, complimentary uses, together with limited commercial
uses as provided herein. In accordance with the comprehensive plan, densities are to be
no less than six and no more than 16 dwellings per gross acre. As part of the approval
process for a particular development, the city council may set the maximum density at
a specific figure within the range established by the comprehensive plan, depending on
the character of the surrounding area and the potential for negative impacts on the
community.
(b) Site development standards. Such standards shall be those provided in the Crystal city
code, subsection 520.03 for the site development standards that apply to the R2 district.
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(c) Other development standards. In addition to the standards established for the R2 district
in this section, all development shall be subject to all other applicable standards as
provided in the Crystal city code, section 520.
Subd. 3. R-3 High density residential district.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of the R-3 High density residential district is to provide for
multiple family buildings and directly related, complimentary uses, together with
limited commercial uses as provided herein. In accordance with the comprehensive
plan, densities are to be no less than 16 and no more than 40 dwellings per gross acre.
As part of the approval process for a particular development, the city council may set
the maximum density at a specific figure within the range established by the
comprehensive plan, depending on the character of the surrounding area and the
potential for negative impacts on the community.
(b) Site development standards. Such standards shall be those provided in the Crystal city
code, subsection 520.03 for the site development standards that apply to the R3 district.
(c) Other development standards. In addition to the standards established for the R3 district
in this section, all development shall be subject to all other applicable standards as
provided in the Crystal city code, section 520.
Subd. 4. C Commercial district.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of the C-Commercial district is to provide for commercial and
service activities which draw from and serve customers from the entire community.
Motor vehicle-oriented uses shall be limited to certain designated corridors.
Regulations shall protect those residential uses near commercial uses from negative
impacts.
(b) Site development standards. Such standards shall be those provided in the Crystal city
code, subsection 520.03 for the site development standards that apply to the
Commercial district.
(c) Other development standards. In addition to the standards established for the
Commercial district in this section, all development shall be subject to all other
applicable standards as provided in the Crystal city code, section 520.
Subd. 5. I Industrial District.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of the I Industrial district is to provide for industrial development
such as warehousing and manufacturing, with office and retail allowed as limited
accessory uses.
(b) Site development standards. Such standards shall be those provided in the Crystal city
code, subsection 520.03 for the site development standards that apply to the Industrial
district.
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(c) Other development standards. In addition to the standards established for the Industrial
district in this section, all development shall be subject to all other applicable standards
as provided in the Crystal city code, section 520.
Subd. 6. AP Airport district.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of the AP airport district is to accommodate the continued
operation of the Crystal Airport in accordance with the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
Additions to existing buildings and construction of new buildings on airport property
shall be permitted so long as they comply with the standards established in this UDC.
(b) Site development standards. Those standards as provided in the Crystal city code,
subsection 520.03 shall constitute as the site development standards that apply to the
AP district.
(c) Other development standards. In addition to the standards established for the AP
District in this section, all development shall be subject to all other applicable standards
as provided in the Crystal city code, section 520.
515.07. Overlay zoning districts. The overlay districts are as provided below:
(a) Floodplain overlay district. The floodplain overlay district is subject to the Crystal city
code, subsection 515.09
(b) Shoreland overlay district. The shoreland overly district is subject to the Crystal city
code, subsection 515.11
(c) Planned development overlay district. The planned development overlay district is
subject to the Crystal city code, subsection 515.13
(d) Transient-oriented development overlay district. The transient-oriented development
overlay district is subject to the Crystal city code, subsection 515.15.
515.09. Floodplain overlay district (FP).
Subd. 1. Statutory authorization. The legislature of the State of Minnesota has, in
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103F and Chapter 462 delegated the responsibility to local
government units to adopt regulations designed to minimize flood losses.
Subd. 2. Purpose.
(a) This subsection regulates development in the flood hazard areas of the City. These
flood hazard areas are subject to periodic inundation, which may result in loss of life
and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental
services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and
impairment of the tax base. It is the purpose of this subsection to promote the public
health, safety, and general welfare by minimizing these losses and disruptions.
(b) National flood insurance program compliance. This subsection is adopted to comply
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Code of Federal Regulations Parts 59 -78, as amended, so as to maintain the
community’s eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program.
(c) Preservation. This ordinance is also intended to preserve the natural characteristics and
functions of watercourses and floodplains in order to moderate flood and stormwater
impacts, improve water quality, reduce soil erosion, protect aquatic and riparian habitat,
provide recreational opportunities, provide aesthetic benefits and enhance community
and economic development.
Subd. 3. General provisions. This subsection adopts the floodplain maps applicable to the
City and includes three floodplain districts: Floodway, Flood Fringe, and General Floodplain
(collectively, “Flood Districts”).
(a) Where Floodway and Flood Fringe districts are delineated on the floodplain maps, the
standards as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 515.13 shall apply, depending
on the location of a property.
(b) Locations where Floodway and Flood Fringe districts are not delineated on the
floodplain maps are considered to fall within the General Floodplain district. Within
the General Floodplain district, the Floodway District standards shall apply unless the
floodway boundary is determined. Once the floodway boundary is determined, the
Flood Fringe District standards may apply outside the floodway.
(c) Lands to which this subsection applies. This Floodplain Overlay subsection applies to
all lands within the jurisdiction of the City shown on the city’s zoning map and/or the
attachments to the map as being located within the boundaries of the Flood Districts.
(d) The Floodway, Flood Fringe, and General Floodplain Districts are overlay districts that
are superimposed on all existing zoning districts. The standards imposed in the overlay
districts are in addition to any other requirements in this subsection. In case of a
conflict, the more restrictive standards will apply.
(e) Incorporation of maps by reference. The following maps together with all attached
material are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of the zoning map
of Crystal, Minnesota and this subsection. The attached material includes the Flood
Insurance Study for Hennepin County, Minnesota, and Incorporated Areas, dated
November 4, 2016 and the Flood Insurance Rate Map panels enumerated below, dated
November 4, 2016, all prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
These materials are on file at Crystal city hall. The Effective Flood Insurance Rate Map
panels are as follows:
27053C0192F
27053C0194F
27053C0203F
27053C0204F
27053C0211F
27053C0212F
27053C0213F
27053C0214F
(f) Regulatory flood protection elevation. The regulatory flood protection elevation
(RFPE) is an elevation no lower than one foot above the elevation of the regional flood
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plus any increases in flood elevation caused by encroachments on the floodplain that
result from designation of a floodway.
(g) Interpretation. The boundaries of the Flood Districts are determined by scaling
distances on the Flood Insurance Rate Map.
(1) Where a conflict exists between the floodplain limits illustrated on the City’s
zoning map and actual field conditions, the flood elevations shall be the governing
factor. The Zoning Administrator must interpret the boundary location based on the
ground elevations that existed on the site on the date of the first National Flood
Insurance Program map showing the area within the regulatory floodplain, and
other available technical data.
(2) Persons contesting the location of the district boundaries will be given a reasonable
opportunity to present their case to the Board of Appeals and Adjustments and to
submit technical evidence.
(h) Warning and disclaimer of liability. This subsection does not imply that areas outside
the floodplain districts or land uses permitted within such districts will be free from
flooding or flood damages. This subsection does not create liability on the part of the
City or its officers or employees for any flood damages that result from reliance on this
subsection or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder.
(i) Annexations. The Flood Insurance Rate Map panels adopted by reference into
Subdivision 2 above may include floodplain areas that lie outside of the corporate
boundaries of the City at the time of adoption of this subsection. If any of these
floodplain land areas are annexed into the City after the date of adoption of this
subsection, the newly annexed floodplain lands will be subject to the provisions of this
subsection immediately upon the date of annexation.
(j) Detachments. The Flood Insurance Rate Map panels adopted by reference as provided
in the Crystal city code, subsection 515.03, above shall include all floodplain areas
which lie inside the corporate boundaries of municipalities at the time of adoption of
this subsection. If any of these floodplain land areas are detached from a municipality
and come under the jurisdiction of the City after the date of adoption of this subsection,
the newly detached floodplain lands will be subject to the provisions of this subsection
immediately upon the date of detachment.
Subd. 4. Establishment of flood districts.
(a) Flood districts.
(1) Floodway district. The Floodway District includes those areas within Zones AE
that have a floodway delineated as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map as
adopted by reference in the Crystal city code, subsection 515.03. For lakes,
wetlands and other basins within Zones AE that do not have a floodway delineated,
the Floodway District also includes those areas that are at or below the ordinary
high water level as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.005, subdivision
14.
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(2) Flood fringe district. The Flood Fringe District includes areas within Zones AE that
have a floodway delineated on the Flood Insurance Rate Map as adopted by
referenced in the Crystal city code, subsection 515.03, but are located outside of
the floodway. For lakes, wetlands and other basins within Zones AE that do not
have a floodway delineated, the Flood Fringe District also includes those areas
below the 1% annual chance (100-year) flood elevation but above the ordinary high
water level as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.005, subdivision 14.
(3) General Floodplain District. The General Floodplain District includes those areas
within Zones A or AE that do not have a delineated floodway as shown on the Flood
Insurance Rate Map as adopted by reference in the Crystal city code, subsection
515.03.
(b) Applicability. Within the Flood Districts established in this subsection, the use, size,
type and location of development must comply with the terms of this subsection and
other applicable regulations. In no cases shall floodplain development adversely affect
the efficiency or unduly restrict the capacity of the channels or floodways of any
tributaries to the main stream, drainage ditches, or any other drainage facilities or
systems. All uses not listed as permitted uses or conditional uses as provided in the
Crystal city code, section 515 are prohibited. In addition, critical facilities, as defined
in the Crystal city code, section 505, subdivision 36 are prohibited in all Flood Districts.
Subd. 5. Floodway district (FW).
(a) Permitted uses. The following uses, subject to the standards set forth herein, are
permitted uses if otherwise allowed in the underlying zoning district or any applicable
overlay district:
(1) General farming, pasture, grazing, outdoor plant nurseries, horticulture, truck
farming, forestry, sod farming, and wild crop harvesting.
(2) Industrial-commercial loading areas, parking areas, and airport landing strips.
(3) Open space uses, including but not limited to private and public golf courses, tennis
courts, driving ranges, archery ranges, picnic grounds, boat launching ramps,
swimming areas, parks, wildlife and nature preserves, game farms, fish hatcheries,
shooting preserves, hunting and fishing areas, and single or multiple purpose
recreational trails.
(4) Residential lawns, gardens, parking areas, and play areas.
(5) Railroads, streets, bridges, utility transmission lines and pipelines, provided that the
Department of Natural Resources’ Area Hydrologist is notified at least ten days
prior to issuance of any permit.
(b) Standards for floodway permitted uses.
(1) The use must have a low flood damage potential.
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(2) The use must not obstruct flood flows or cause any increase in flood elevations and
must not involve structures, obstructions, or storage of materials or equipment.
(3) Any facility that will be used by employees or the general public must be designed
with a flood warning system that provides adequate time for evacuation if the area
is inundated to a depth and velocity such that the depth (in feet) multiplied by the
velocity (in feet per second) would exceed a product of four upon occurrence of the
regional (1% chance) flood.
(c) Conditional uses. The following uses may be allowed as conditional uses following the
standards and procedures as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.09 and
further subject to the standards set herein, if otherwise allowed in the underlying zoning
district or any applicable overlay district.
(1) Structures accessory to the permitted uses listed in the Crystal city code subsection
515.09, subdivision 5(a) (1 to 3), above, and the uses listed in paragraphs (2) and
(3) of this subsection.
(2) Extraction and storage of sand, gravel, and other materials.
(3) Marinas, boat rentals, docks, piers, wharves, and water control structures.
(4) Storage yards for equipment, machinery, or materials.
(5) Placement of fill or construction of fences that obstruct flood flows. Farm fences,
as defined herein, are permitted uses.
(6) Levees or dikes intended to protect agricultural crops for a frequency flood event
equal to or less than the 10-year frequency flood event.
(d) Standards for floodway conditional uses.
(1) All uses. A conditional use must not cause any increase in the stage of the 1%
chance or regional flood or cause an increase in flood damages in the reach or
reaches affected.
(i) Fill; storage of materials and equipment.
(A) The storage or processing of materials that are, in time of flooding,
flammable, explosive, or potentially injurious to human, animal, or plant
life is prohibited.
(B) Fill, dredge spoil, and other similar materials deposited or stored in the
floodplain must be protected from erosion by vegetative cover, mulching,
riprap or other acceptable method. Permanent sand and gravel operations
and similar uses must be covered by a long-term site development plan.
(C) Temporary placement of fill, other materials, or equipment which would
cause an increase to the stage of the 1% percent chance or regional flood
may only be allowed if the City Council has approved a plan that assures
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removal of the materials from the floodway based upon the flood warning
time available.
(ii) Accessory structures. Accessory structures, as identified in subsection 515.09,
subd. 5(c)(1) may be permitted, provided that:
(A) buildings are not intended for human habitation.
(B) structures will have a low flood damage potential.
(C) structures will be constructed and placed so as to offer a minimal
obstruction to the flow of flood waters.
(D) Service utilities, such as electrical and heating equipment, within these
buildings must be elevated to or above the regulatory flood protection
elevation or properly floodproofed.
(E) Buildings must be elevated on fill or structurally dry floodproofed in
accordance with the FP1 or FP2 floodproofing classifications in the State
Building Code. All floodproofed buildings must be adequately anchored to
prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement and designed to equalize
hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls.
(F) As an alternative, an accessory building may be internally/wet floodproofed
to the FP3 or FP4 floodproofing classifications in the State Building Code,
provided the accessory building constitutes a minimal investment and does
not exceed 576 square feet in size. Designs for meeting this requirement
must either be certified by a registered professional engineer or meet or
exceed the following criteria:
(I) To allow for the equalization of hydrostatic pressure, there must be a
minimum of two “automatic” openings in the outside walls of the
building, with a total net area of not less than one square inch for every
square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding; and
(II) There must be openings on at least two sides of the building and the
bottom of all openings must be no higher than one foot above the
lowest adjacent grade to the building. Using human intervention to
open a garage door prior to flooding will not satisfy this requirement
for automatic openings.
(III) Structural works for flood control that will change the course, current
or cross section of protected wetlands or public waters are subject to
the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.245.
(IV) A levee, dike or floodwall constructed in the floodway must not cause
an increase to the 1% chance or regional flood. The technical analysis
must assume equal conveyance or storage loss on both sides of a
stream.
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(V) Floodway developments must not adversely affect the hydraulic
capacity of the channel and adjoining floodplain of any tributary
watercourse or drainage system.
Subd. 6. Flood fringe district (FF).
(a) Permitted uses. Permitted uses are those uses of land allowed in the underlying zoning
district(s) that comply with the standards in paragraph b, below.
(b) Standards for flood fringe permitted uses.
(1) All buildings, including accessory buildings, must be elevated on fill so that the
lowest floor, as defined, is at or above the regulatory flood protection elevation.
The finished fill elevation for buildings must be no lower than one foot below the
regulatory flood protection elevation and the fill must extend at the same elevation
at least 15 feet beyond the outside limits of the building.
(2) Accessory buildings. As an alternative to the fill requirements of Subdivision 6 (b)
(1), buildings accessory to the uses identified in subdivision 6(a) may be permitted
to be internally/wet floodproofed to the FP3 or FP4 floodproofing classifications in
the State Building Code, provided that:
(3) the accessory building constitutes a minimal investment, does not exceed 576
square feet in size, and is only used for parking and storage.
(4) All portions of floodproofed accessory buildings below the Regulatory Flood
Protection Elevation must be: (i) adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse
or lateral movement and designed to equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior
walls, (ii) be constructed with materials resistant to flood damage, and (iii) must
have all service utilities be water-tight or elevated to above the regulatory flood
protection elevation.
(5) Designs for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a registered
professional engineer or meet or exceed the following criteria:
(i) To allow for the equalization of hydrostatic pressure, there must be a minimum
of two “automatic” openings in the outside walls of the building, with a total
net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area
subject to flooding; and
(ii) There must be openings on at least two sides of the building and the bottom of
all openings must be no higher than one foot above the lowest adjacent grade
to the building. Using human intervention to open a garage door prior to
flooding will not satisfy this requirement for automatic openings.
(iii) The cumulative placement of fill or similar material on a parcel must not
exceed 1,000 cubic yards, unless the fill is specifically intended to elevate a
building in accordance with Subdivision 6(a)(1) above or if allowed as a
conditional use under Subdivision 6(c) below.
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(iv) The storage of any materials or equipment must be elevated on fill to the
regulatory flood protection elevation.
(v) All service utilities, including ductwork, must be elevated or water-tight to
prevent infiltration of floodwaters.
(vi) The storage or processing of materials that are, in time of flooding, flammable,
explosive, or potentially injurious to human, animal, or plant life is prohibited.
(vii) All fill must be properly compacted and the slopes must be properly protected
by the use of riprap, vegetative cover or other acceptable method.
(viii) All new principal buildings must have vehicular access at or above an
elevation not more than two feet below the regulatory flood protection
elevation, or must have a flood warning /emergency evacuation plan
acceptable to the City.
(ix) Accessory uses such as yards, railroad tracks, and parking lots may be at an
elevation lower than the regulatory flood protection elevation. However, any
facilities used by employees or the general public must be designed with a
flood warning system that provides adequate time for evacuation if the area is
inundated to a depth and velocity such that the depth (in feet) multiplied by the
velocity (in feet per second) would exceed a product of four upon occurrence
of the regional (1% chance) flood.
(x) Interference with normal manufacturing/industrial plant operations must be
minimized, especially along streams having protracted flood durations. In
considering permit applications, due consideration must be given to the needs
of industries with operations that require a floodplain location.
(xi) Manufactured homes and recreational vehicles must meet the standards of
subdivision 10 of this subsection.
(c) Conditional uses. The following uses and activities may be allowed as conditional uses,
if allowed in the underlying zoning district(s) or any applicable overlay district,
following the procedures in Subdivision 13 of this subsection.
(1) Any structure that is not elevated on fill or floodproofed in accordance with
Subdivision 6(b) (1 and 2) of this subsection.
(2) Storage of any material or equipment below the regulatory flood protection
elevation.
(3) The cumulative placement of more than 1,000 cubic yards of fill when the fill is
not being used to elevate a building in accordance with Subdivision 6(b)(1) of this
subsection.
(d) Standards for flood fringe conditional uses. The standards listed in Subdivision 6(b)
(4) through 6(b)(10) apply to all conditional uses.
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(1) Basements, as defined by the Crystal city code, section 505, subdivision 17, are
subject to the following:
(i) Residential basement construction is not allowed below the regulatory flood
protection elevation.
(ii) Non-residential basements may be allowed below the regulatory flood
protection elevation provided the basement is structurally dry floodproofed in
accordance with Subdivision 6(d)(4) of this subsection.
(2) All areas of nonresidential buildings, including basements, to be placed below the
regulatory flood protection elevation must be floodproofed in accordance with the
structurally dry floodproofing classifications in the State Building Code.
Structurally dry floodproofing must meet the FP1 or FP2 floodproofing
classification in the State Building Code, which requires making the building
watertight with the walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water and
with structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic
loads and the effects of buoyancy.
(3) The placement of more than 1,000 cubic yards of fill or other similar material on a
parcel (other than for the purpose of elevating a building to the regulatory flood
protection elevation) must comply with an approved erosion/sedimentation control
plan.
(i) The plan must clearly specify methods to be used to stabilize the fill on site
for a flood event at a minimum of the regional (1% chance) flood event.
(ii) The plan must be prepared and certified by a registered professional engineer
or other qualified individual acceptable to the City.
(iii) The plan may incorporate alternative procedures for removal of the material
from the floodplain if adequate flood warning time exists.
(4) Storage of materials and equipment below the regulatory flood protection elevation
must comply with an approved emergency plan providing for removal of such
materials within the time available after a flood warning.
Subd. 7. General floodplain district (GF).
(a) Permitted uses.
(1) The uses listed in Subdivision 5(a) of this subsection, Floodway District Permitted
Uses, are permitted uses.
(2) All other uses are subject to the floodway/flood fringe evaluation criteria specified
in Subdivision 7(b) below. Subdivision 5 applies if the proposed use is determined
to be in the Floodway District. Subdivision 6 applies if the proposed use is
determined to be in the Flood Fringe District.
(b) Procedures for floodway and flood fringe determinations.
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(1) Upon receipt of an application for a permit or other approval within the General
Floodplain District, the Zoning Administrator must obtain, review and reasonably
utilize any regional flood elevation and floodway data available from a federal,
state, or other source.
(2) If regional flood elevation and floodway data are not readily available, the applicant
must furnish additional information, as needed, to determine the regulatory flood
protection elevation and whether the proposed use would fall within the Floodway
or Flood Fringe District. Information must be consistent with accepted hydrological
and hydraulic engineering standards and the standards in Subdivision 7(b)(3)
below.
(3) The determination of floodway and flood fringe must include the following
components, as applicable:
(i) Estimate the peak discharge of the regional (1% chance) flood.
(ii) Calculate the water surface profile of the regional flood based upon a hydraulic
analysis of the stream channel and overbank areas.
(iii) Compute the floodway necessary to convey or store the regional flood without
increasing flood stages more than one-half (0.5) foot. A lesser stage increase
than 0.5 foot is required if, as a result of the stage increase, increased flood
damages would result. An equal degree of encroachment on both sides of the
stream within the reach must be assumed in computing floodway boundaries.
(4) The Zoning Administrator will review the submitted information and assess the
technical evaluation and the recommended Floodway and/or Flood Fringe District
boundary. The assessment must include the cumulative effects of previous
floodway encroachments. The Zoning Administrator may seek technical assistance
from a designated engineer or other expert person or agency, including the
Department of Natural Resources. Based on this assessment, the Zoning
Administrator may approve or deny the application.
(5) Once the Floodway and Flood Fringe District boundaries have been determined,
the Zoning Administrator must process the permit application consistent with the
applicable provisions of Subdivisions 5 and 6 of this subsection.
Subd. 8. Land development standards.
(a) In general. Recognizing that flood prone areas may exist outside of the designated
floodplain districts, the requirements of this section apply to all land within the City.
(b) Subdivisions. No land may be subdivided which is unsuitable for reasons of flooding
or inadequate drainage, water supply or sewage treatment facilities. Manufactured
home parks and recreational vehicle parks or campgrounds are considered subdivisions
under this subsection.
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(1) All lots within the floodplain districts must be able to contain a building site outside
of the Floodway District at or above the regulatory flood protection elevation.
(2) All subdivisions must have road access both to the subdivision and to the individual
building sites no lower than two feet below the regulatory flood protection
elevation, unless a flood warning emergency plan for the safe evacuation of all
vehicles and people during the regional (1% chance) flood has been approved by
the City. The plan must be prepared by a registered engineer or other qualified
individual, and must demonstrate that adequate time and personnel exist to carry
out the evacuation.
(3) For all subdivisions in the floodplain, the Floodway and Flood Fringe District
boundaries, the regulatory flood protection elevation and the required elevation of
all access roads must be clearly labeled on all required subdivision drawings and
platting documents.
(4) In the General Floodplain District, applicants must provide the information
required in Subdivision 7(b) of this subsection to determine the regional flood
elevation, the Floodway and Flood Fringe District boundaries and the regulatory
flood protection elevation for the subdivision site.
(5) If a subdivision proposal or other proposed new development is in a flood prone
area, any such proposal shall be reviewed to assure that:
(i) All such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage
within the flood prone area.
(ii) All public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water
systems are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage.
(iii) Adequate drainage is provided to reduce exposure of flood hazard.
(c) Building sites. If a proposed building site is in a flood prone area, all new construction
and substantial improvements (including the placement of manufactured homes) must
be:
(1) Designed (or modified) and adequately anchored to prevent floatation, collapse, or
lateral movement of the building resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic
loads, including the effects of buoyancy.
(2) Constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage.
(3) Constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage.
(4) Constructed with electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning
equipment and other service facilities that are designed and/or located so as to
prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during
conditions of flooding.
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Subd. 9. Public utilities, railroads, roads, and bridges.
(a) Public utilities. All public utilities and facilities such as gas, electrical, sewer, and water
supply systems to be located in the floodplain must be floodproofed in accordance with
the State Building Code or elevated to the regulatory flood protection elevation.
(b) Public transportation facilities. Railroad tracks, roads, and bridges to be located within
the floodplain must comply with Subdivisions 5 and 6 of this subsection. These
transportation facilities must be elevated to the regulatory flood protection elevation
where failure or interruption of these facilities would result in danger to the public
health or safety or where such facilities are essential to the orderly functioning of the
area. Minor or auxiliary roads or railroads may be constructed at a lower elevation
where failure or interruption of transportation services would not endanger the public
health or safety.
(c) On-site water supply. Where public utilities are not provided on-site water supply
systems must be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the
systems and are subject to the provisions in Minnesota Rules Chapter 4725.4350, as
amended.
Subd. 10. Manufactured homes, manufactured home parks, and recreational vehicles.
(a) Manufactured homes. New manufactured home parks and expansions to existing
manufactured home parks are prohibited in any floodplain district. For existing
manufactured home parks or lots of record, the following requirements apply:
(1) Placement or replacement of manufactured home units is prohibited in the
Floodway District.
(2) If allowed in the Flood Fringe District, placement or replacement of manufactured
home units is subject to the requirements of Subdivision 6 of this subsection and
the following standards.
(i) New and replacement manufactured homes must be elevated in compliance
with Subdivision 6 of this subsection and must be securely anchored to an
adequately anchored foundation system that resists flotation, collapse and
lateral movement. Methods of anchoring may include, but are not limited to,
use of over-the-top or frame ties to ground anchors. This requirement is in
addition to applicable state or local anchoring requirements for resisting wind
forces.
(ii) New or replacement manufactured homes in existing manufactured home parks
must meet the vehicular access requirements for subdivisions in Subdivision
6(b)(5)(viii).
Subd. 11. Administration.
(a) Permit requirements.
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(1) Permit Required. A permit must be obtained from the Zoning Administrator prior
to conducting the following activities:
(i) The erection, addition, modification, rehabilitation, or alteration of any
building, structure, or portion thereof. Normal maintenance and repair also
requires a permit if such work, separately or in conjunction with other planned
work, constitutes a substantial improvement as defined in this subsection.
(ii) The use or change of use of a building, structure, or land.
(iii)The construction of a dam, fence, or on-site septic system, although a permit is
not required for a farm fence as defined in this subsection.
(iv) The change or extension of a nonconforming use.
(v) The repair of a structure that has been damaged by flood, fire, tornado, or any
other source.
(vi) The placement of fill, excavation of materials, or the storage of materials or
equipment within the floodplain.
(vii) Relocation or alteration of a watercourse (including new or replacement
culverts and bridges), unless a public waters work permit has been applied for.
(viii) Any other type of “development” as defined in this subsection.
(b) Application for permit. Permit applications must be submitted to the zoning
administrator on forms provided by the zoning administrator. The permit application
must include the following as applicable:
(1) A site plan showing all pertinent dimensions, existing or proposed buildings,
structures, and significant natural features having an influence on the permit.
(2) Location of fill or storage of materials in relation to the stream channel.
(3) Copies of any required municipal, county, state or federal permits or approvals.
(4) Other relevant information requested by the Zoning Administrator as necessary to
properly evaluate the permit application.
(c) Certificate of zoning compliance for a new, altered, or nonconforming use. No
building, land or structure may be occupied or used in any manner until approval has
been issued by the zoning administrator stating that the use of the building or land
conforms to the requirements of this subsection.
(d) Certification. The applicant is required to submit certification by a registered
professional engineer, registered architect, or registered land surveyor that the finished
fill and building elevations were accomplished in compliance with the provisions of
this subsection. Floodproofing measures must be certified by a registered professional
engineer or registered architect.
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(e) Record of first floor elevation. The zoning administrator must maintain a record of the
elevation of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new buildings and alterations
or additions to existing structures in the floodplain. The zoning administrator must also
maintain a record of the elevation to which structures and alterations or additions to
structures are floodproofed.
(f) Notifications for watercourse alterations. Before authorizing any alteration or
relocation of a stream, the zoning administrator must notify adjacent communities. If
the applicant has applied for a permit to work in public waters pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, section 103G.245, this will suffice as adequate notice. A copy of the
notification must also be submitted to the Chicago Regional Office of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
(g) Notification to FEMA when physical changes increase or decrease base flood
elevations. As soon as is practicable, but not later than six months after the date such
supporting information becomes available, the zoning administrator must notify the
Chicago Regional Office of FEMA of the changes by submitting a copy of the relevant
technical or scientific data.
Subd. 12. Variances.
(a) Variance applications. An application for a variance to the provisions of this subsection
will be processed and reviewed in accordance with applicable state statutes and as
provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.33.
(b) Adherence to state floodplain management standards. A variance must not allow a use
that is not allowed in that district, permit a lower degree of flood protection than the
regulatory flood protection elevation for the particular area, or permit standards lower
than those required by state law.
(c) Additional variance criteria. The following additional variance criteria of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency must be satisfied:
(1) Variances must not be issued within any designated regulatory floodway if any
increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would result.
(2) Variances may only be issued upon (i) a showing of good and sufficient cause, (ii)
a determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional
hardship to the applicant, and (iii) a determination that the granting of a variance
will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety,
extraordinary public expense, create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of
the public, or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances.
(3) Variances may only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the
minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief.
(d) Flood insurance notice. The zoning administrator must notify the applicant for a
variance that:
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(1) The issuance of a variance to construct a structure below the base flood level will
result in increased premium rates for flood insurance up to amounts as high as $25
for $100 of insurance coverage; and
(2) Such construction below the base or regional flood level increases risks to life and
property. Such notification must be maintained with a record of all variance actions.
(e) General considerations. The City Council may consider the following factors in
granting or denying variances and imposing conditions on variances and conditional
uses in floodplains:
(1) The potential danger to life and property due to increased flood heights or velocities
caused by encroachments.
(2) The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands or downstream to the
injury of others.
(3) The proposed water supply and sanitation systems, if any, and the ability of these
systems to minimize the potential for disease, contamination and unsanitary
conditions.
(4) The susceptibility of any proposed use and its contents to flood damage and the
effect of such damage on the individual owner.
(5) The importance of the services to be provided by the proposed use to the
community.
(6) The requirements of the facility for a waterfront location.
(7) The availability of viable alternative locations for the proposed use that are not
subject to flooding.
(8) The compatibility of the proposed use with existing development and development
anticipated in the foreseeable future.
(9) The relationship of the proposed use to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and flood
plain management program for the area.
(10) The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency
vehicles.
(11) The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of the
flood waters expected at the site.
(f) Submittal of hearing notices to the department of natural resources (DNR). The Zoning
Administrator must submit hearing notices for proposed variances to the DNR
sufficiently in advance to provide at least ten days’ notice of the hearing. The notice
may be sent by electronic mail or U.S. Mail to the respective DNR area hydrologist.
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(g) Submittal of final decisions to the DNR. A copy of all decisions granting variances
must be forwarded to the DNR within ten days of such action. The notice may be sent
by electronic mail or U.S. Mail to the respective DNR area hydrologist.
(h) Record-keeping. The Zoning Administrator must maintain a record of all variance
actions, including justification for their issuance, and must report such variances in an
annual or biennial report to the Administrator of the National Flood Insurance Program,
when requested by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Subd. 13. Conditional uses.
(a) Administrative review. An application for a conditional use permit under the provisions
of this subsection will be processed and reviewed as provided in the Crystal city code,
subsection 510.19.
(b) Factors used in decision-making. In passing upon conditional use applications, the City
Council must consider all relevant factors specified in other sections of this subsection,
and those factors identified in Subdivision 12(e).
(c) Conditions attached to conditional use permits. The City Council may attach such
reasonable conditions to the granting of conditional use permits as it deems necessary
to fulfill the purposes of this subsection. Such conditions may include, but are not
limited to, the following:
(1) Modification of waste treatment and water supply facilities.
(2) Limitations on period of use, occupancy, and operation.
(3) Imposition of operational controls, sureties, and deed restrictions.
(4) Requirements for construction of channel modifications, compensatory storage,
dikes, levees, and other protective measures.
(d) Floodproofing measures, in accordance with the State Building Code and this
subsection. The applicant must submit a plan or document certified by a registered
professional engineer or architect that the floodproofing measures are consistent with
the regulatory flood protection elevation and associated flood factors for the particular
area.
(e) Submittal of Hearing Notices to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The
zoning administrator must submit hearing notices for proposed conditional uses to the
DNR sufficiently in advance to provide at least ten days’ notice of the hearing. The
notice may be sent by electronic mail or U.S. Mail to the respective DNR area
hydrologist.
(f) Submittal of Final Decisions to the DNR. A copy of all decisions granting conditional
uses must be forwarded to the DNR within ten days of such action. The notice may be
sent by electronic mail or U.S. Mail to the respective DNR area hydrologist.
Subd. 14. Nonconformities.
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(a) Continuance of nonconformities. A use, structure, or occupancy of land which was
lawful before the passage or amendment of this subsection but which is not in
conformity with the provisions of this subsection may be continued subject to the
following conditions, except that historic structures, as defined in the Crystal city code,
subsection, 505.05, subdivision 163.
(1) No expansion. A nonconforming use, structure, or occupancy must not be
expanded, changed, enlarged, or altered in a way that increases its flood damage
potential or degree of obstruction to flood flows except as provided in Subdivision
14(a)(2) below. Expansion or enlargement of uses, structures or occupancies within
the Floodway District is prohibited.
(2) Additions. Any addition or structural alteration to a nonconforming structure or
nonconforming use that would result in increasing its flood damage potential must
be protected to the regulatory flood protection elevation in accordance with any of
the elevation on fill or floodproofing techniques (i.e., FP1 thru FP4 floodproofing
classifications) allowable in the State Building Code, except as further restricted in
Subdivision 14(a)(3) and Subdivision 14(a)(7) below.
(3) Substantial improvements. If the cost of all previous and proposed alterations and
additions exceeds 50 percent of the market value of any nonconforming structure,
that shall be considered substantial improvement, and the entire structure must meet
the standards of Subdivision 5 and 6 of this subsection for new structures,
depending upon whether the structure is in the Floodway or Flood Fringe District,
respectively. The cost of all structural alterations and additions must include all
costs such as construction materials and a reasonable cost placed on all manpower
or labor.
(4) Discontinuance. If any nonconforming use, or any use of a nonconforming
structure, is discontinued for more than one year, any future use of the premises
must conform to this subsection. If the county assessor becomes aware of
nonconformities that have been discontinued for a period of more than one year,
they will let the city know of these instances in writing.
(5) Substantial damage. If any nonconformity is substantially damaged, as defined in
the Crystal city code, subsection 505.03, subdivision 162, it may not be
reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this subsection. The
applicable provisions for establishing new uses or new structures in Subdivisions 5
or 6 will apply depending upon whether the use or structure is in the Floodway or
Flood Fringe, respectively.
(6) Repetitive loss. If any nonconforming use or structure experiences a repetitive loss,
as defined in the Crystal city code, subsection 505.03 subdivision 133, it must not
be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of this subsection.
(7) Substantial improvement. Any substantial improvement, as defined in the Crystal
city code, subsection 505.03, subdivision 163, to a nonconforming structure
requires that the existing structure and any additions must meet the requirements of
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Subdivision 5 or 6 of this subsection for new structures, depending upon whether
the structure is in the Floodway or Flood Fringe District.
Subd. 15. Amendments.
(a) Floodplain designation; restrictions on removal. The floodplain designation on the
city’s zoning map must not be removed from floodplain areas unless it can be shown
that the designation is in error or that the area has been filled to or above the elevation
of the regulatory flood protection elevation and is contiguous to lands outside the
floodplain. Special exceptions to this rule may be permitted by the Commissioner of
the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) if the Commissioner determines that,
through other measures, lands are adequately protected for the intended use.
(b) Amendments require DNR approval. All amendments to this subsection must be
submitted to and approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) prior to adoption. The Commissioner must approve the amendment
prior to community approval.
(c) Map revisions require ordinance amendments. The floodplain district regulations must
be amended to incorporate any revisions by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency to the floodplain maps adopted in the Crystal city code, subsection 515.03.
515.11. Shoreland overlay district. Reserved.
515.13. Planned development overlay district (PD).
Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of the planned development overlay district (PD) district is
to provide a district which will encourage the following:
(a) Flexibility in land development and redevelopment in order to utilize new techniques
of building design, construction and land development.
(b) Provision of housing affordable to all income groups.
(c) Energy conservation through the use of more efficient building designs and sitings, and
the clustering of buildings and land uses.
(d) Preservation of desirable site characteristics and open space, and protection of sensitive
environmental features, including steep slopes, poor soils and trees.
(e) More efficient and effective use of land, open space and public facilities through
mixing of land uses, and assembly and development of land in larger parcels.
(f) In exchange for relaxing site development standards such as building setbacks or
height, or subdivision standards such as street widths, the city receives a development
that has a high quality of design, compatible with surrounding land uses.
(g) Sensitive development in transitional areas located between different land uses and
along significant corridors within the city.
(h) Development which is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
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Subd. 2. Uses. Within the PD district all permitted uses and accessory uses of the
underlying zoning district are allowed. As part of the flexibility allowed in the PD district, the city
council may, but is not obligated to, allow uses with the PD site that are only allowed in other
zoning districts. Uses allowed by conditional use permit must be reviewed for compliance with
the PD site plan and with the applicable conditional use permit standards in this UDC.
Subd. 3. Development standards. Within the PD district all development must be in
compliance with the following:
(a) Each PD must have a minimum area of two acres, excluding areas within a public right-
of-way, designated wetland or floodplain overlay district, unless the applicant can
demonstrate the existence of one or more of the following:
i) Unusual physical features of the property itself or of the surrounding neighborhood
such that development as a PD will conserve a physical or topographic feature of
importance to the neighborhood or community.
ii) The property is directly adjacent to or across a right-of-way from property which
has been developed previously as a PD and will be perceived as and will function
as an extension of that previously approved development.
iii) The property is located in a transitional area between different land use categories
or it is located on an arterial street as defined in the comprehensive plan.
(b) If a particular PD would provide an extraordinary benefit to the community, or if a PD
site has extraordinary characteristics that make development difficult, the city council
may approve a density of up to 10% more than the maximum identified in the
comprehensive plan.
(c) A PD site may have more than one principal building or multiple land uses in
accordance with subdivision 2 of this subsection.
(d) A residential PD or residential area of a mixed use PD must provide a minimum of 10%
of the gross project area in private recreational uses for project residents. Such area
must be developed and used for active or passive recreational uses suited to the needs
of the residents of the project, including swimming pools, trails, nature areas, picnic
areas, tot lots and saunas. This requirement may be waived if the city council finds that
adequate recreational opportunities are available sufficiently near the PD to make this
requirement duplicative, or if the PD is too small for this requirement to be feasible.
(e) The development standards as provided in the Crystal city code, section 520 and the
signage requirements as provided in the Crystal city code, section 530, apply to a PD
as deemed appropriate by the city.
Subd. 4. Amendments to the PD overlay district. An approved site plan for a PD overlay
district may only be amended upon the classification and review of the proposed amendment as
provided in this subsection.
(a) Minor Amendments.
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(1) Minor amendments shall include changes in the site design of the applicable
property that do not affect neighborhood compatibility or the public health,
safety or welfare, and that do not violate any of the provisions of this UDC or
the conditions attached to approval of the site plan.
(2) Minor amendments are subject to a Type 1 review procedure.
(3) The zoning administrator may determine that a proposed minor amendment
qualifies as a major amendment, requiring a Type 2 review procedure as
provided in subdivision 4 of this subsection.
(b) Major Amendments. Major amendments shall include all changes that are not classified
as minor amendments above and shall be subject to a Type 2 review procedure. A major
amendment may include:
(1) A substantial alteration of the location of buildings, parking areas or roads;
(2) An increase or decrease in the number of residential dwelling units by more
than 5%;
(3) An increase of the gross floor area of non-residential buildings by more than
5% or an increase of the gross floor area of any individual building by more
than 10%;
(4) An increase in the number of stories of any building;
(5) A decrease in the amount of open space by more than 5% or an alteration which
changes its original design or intended use; or
(6) The creation of non-compliance with any special condition attached to the
approval of the site plan.
515.15. Transit oriented development overlay district. Reserved.
515.17. Permitted principal uses.
Subd. 1. General provisions. Table 3 lists the principal uses allowed within all zoning
districts except for the overlay zoning districts. The uses permitted in the overlay districts shall be
controlled by the underlying base zoning district.
Subd. 2. Explanation of table of permitted uses.
(a) Organization of table. Table 3 organizes the uses by use categories and use types.
(1) Use categories. The use categories provide a systematic basis for assigning present
and future land uses into broad general classifications (e.g., household living,
commercial, etc.). The use classifications then organize land uses and activities into
specific “use types” based on common functional, product, or physical
characteristics, such as the type and amount of activity, the type of customers or
residents, how goods or services are sold or delivered, and site conditions.
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(2) Use types. The use categories are divided into specific use types. The use types
identify the specific uses that are considered to fall within characteristics identified
in the broader use category. For example, one-family or two-family are some of the
specific use types that fall under the “household living” use category.
(b) Symbols in table. The symbols used in Table 3 are defined as follows:
(1) Permitted uses (P). A “P” in a cell indicates that a use type is allowed by-right in
the respective zoning district subject to compliance with the use-specific standards
set forth in the final “use-specific standards” column of Table 3. Permitted uses are
subject to all other applicable standards of this UDC;
(2) Conditional uses (C). A “C” in a cell indicates that a use type is allowed as a
conditional use in the respective zoning district subject to compliance with the use-
specific standards set forth in the final “use-specific standards” column of Table 3
and approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with the Crystal city code,
subsection 510.19. Conditional uses are subject to all other applicable standards of
this UDC.
(3) Prohibited uses (--). A cell with a “--" indicates that the listed use type is prohibited
in the respective zoning district.
(4) Use-specific standards. The “use-specific standards” column of Table 3 cross-
reference standards that are specific to an individual use type and are applicable to
that use in all districts unless otherwise stated in the use-specific standards.
(5) Unlisted uses. If an application is submitted for a use that is not listed in Table 3,
the zoning administrator is authorized to classify the new or unlisted use, with
consultation from appropriate city departments, into an existing use type that most
closely fits the new or unlisted use. If no similar use determination can be made,
the zoning administrator shall refer the use to the planning commission, who may
initiate an amendment to the text of this UDC to clarify where and how the use
should be permitted.
Table 3: Permitted Principal Uses
Use Category and Use
Type
P = Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
- = Not Permitted
Base Zoning Districts
Use-Specific
Standards in
Section: R-1 R-2 R-3 C I AP Residential Use Category
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Table 3: Permitted Principal Uses
Use Category and Use
Type
P = Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
- = Not Permitted
Base Zoning Districts
Use-Specific
Standards in
Section: R-1 R-2 R-3 C I AP Bed and Breakfast
Establishments
C C C - - - 515.19, subdivision 2
(a)
Dwellings, Multi-Family - P P - - - 515.19, subdivision 2
(b)
Dwelling, One-Family,
Attached
P P - - - - 515.19, subdivision 2
(c)
Dwelling, One-Family,
Detached
P P - - - - 515.19, subdivision 2
(d)
Dwellings, Two-Family P P P - - -
Group Living Use Category
Specialized Care
Facilities
C C P P - - 515.19, subdivision 3
(a)
State Licensed
Residential Facility
P P P - - -
Commercial Use Category
Airport Facilities - - - - - P 515.19, subdivision 4
(a)
Amusement Centers - - - P - - 1180
Animal
Hospital/Veterinary
Clinics [1]
- - - P P - 515.19, subdivision 4
(b)
Banks or Financial
Institutions
- - - P - -
Banquet Halls or Event
Centers
- - - C C -
Brewer Taprooms or
Brewpubs
- - - P P - 1200
Clubs or Lodges - - - P P -
Commercial Truck
Storage or Parking
- - - P P - 515.19, subdivision 4
(c)
Convenience Stores - - - P - -
Day Care Facilities - - - P - - 515.19, subdivision 4
(d)
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Table 3: Permitted Principal Uses
Use Category and Use
Type
P = Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
- = Not Permitted
Base Zoning Districts
Use-Specific
Standards in
Section: R-1 R-2 R-3 C I AP Day Care Facilities,
Group Family
P P P - - -
Funeral Homes - - - P - -
Greenhouses, Garden
and Landscaping Sales
and Service
- - - P P -
Hotel, Motel, Extended
Stay Establishments
- - - P P - 515.19, subdivision 4
(e)
Kennels, Commercial [1] - - - P P - 515.19, subdivision 4
(f)
Offices, Professional - C C P P P 515.19, subdivision 4
(g)
Parking Ramps or Lots - - - P P P 520.15
Personal Services [2] - C C P P
Restaurants or Eating
Establishments [3]
- C C P P - 515.19, subdivision 4
(h)
Retail Establishments
[4]
- C C P P - 515.19, subdivision 4
(i)
Theater, Indoor - - - P - -
Vehicle Repair - - - C P - 515.19, subdivision 4
(j)
Vehicle, Boat or
Recreational Sales or
Rental
- - - P P - 515.19, subdivision 4
(k)
Vehicle Fuel Sales - - - P - - 515.19, subdivision 4
(l)
Vehicle Wash or
Detailing
- - - P P - 515.19, subdivision 4
(m)
Industrial, Manufacturing, Research and Wholesale Use Category
Building Materials Sales - - - - P -
Bulk Storage of Liquids - - - P P P 515.19, subdivision 5
(a)
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Table 3: Permitted Principal Uses
Use Category and Use
Type
P = Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
- = Not Permitted
Base Zoning Districts
Use-Specific
Standards in
Section: R-1 R-2 R-3 C I AP Industrial Uses
(Indoors)
- - - P P -
Industrial Uses with
Outdoor Storage of
Parts, Products, or Fuels
- - - C P -
Self Storage Facilities - - - P P -
Warehouse - - - P P P
Vehicle Impound Lot - - - - C - 515.19, subdivision 5
(b)
Public Facilities, Telecommunication and Utilities Use Category
Essential Services P P P P P P
Public utility buildings C C C C C P 515.19, subdivision 6
(a)
Telecommunications
Towers
C C C C P P 515.19, subdivision 6
(b)
Wireless support
structures
C P P P P P 515.19, subdivision 6
(c)
Public, Institutional and Recreational Use Category
Cemeteries C C C - - -
Hospitals - C C P P - 515.19, subdivision 7
(a)
Private Recreational
Facilities, Indoor
C C C P P -
Private Recreational
Facilities, Outdoor
- - - C C -
Public Parks and
Playgrounds
P P P - - -
Public or Semi-Public
Buildings
C C C C C - 515.19, subdivision 7
(b)
Religious Institutions C C C C C - 515.19, subdivision 7
(c)
Schools, Elementary or
Secondary
C C C C C - 515.19, subdivision 7
(d)
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Table 3: Permitted Principal Uses
Use Category and Use
Type
P = Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
- = Not Permitted
Base Zoning Districts
Use-Specific
Standards in
Section: R-1 R-2 R-3 C I AP Schools, Nursery or
Preschool
C C C C C - 515.19, subdivision 7
(e)
Schools, Trade or
Business
- C C P P - 515.19, subdivision 7
(f)
Notes:
1. Outdoor facilities may be permitted with a conditional use permit
2. A plant may be allowed as part of a dry cleaning establishment with a
conditional use permit
3. On-sale liquor, wine, or beer may be allowed to a greater extent than the
permitted use with a conditional use permit.
4. Outdoor repair may be permitted with a conditional use permit.
515.19. Use-specific standards for principal uses.
Subd. 1. Purpose and applicability.
(a) This section provides site planning, development and/or operating standards for certain
land uses that are permitted or conditionally permitted in Table 3.
(b) The land uses and activities covered by this section shall comply with the applicable
standards for the specific use in all districts unless otherwise specified, in addition to
all other applicable provisions of this UDC.
Subd. 2. Residential use category.
(a) Bed and breakfast establishments. Bed and breakfast establishments are subject to the
following standards:
(1) The owner shall reside on the property;
(2) The property abuts and the building faces an arterial or major collector street;
(3) The establishment shall comply with the city’s liquor license regulations in the
Crystal city code, chapter XII, as well as state health and building codes;
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(4) Signage is limited to one sign that indicates the name of and contact information
for the bed and breakfast establishment but no other material. There may be one
such sign not to exceed four square feet in area, not to exceed five feet in height if
free standing, and not to be lighted unless the lighting will not negatively impact
adjacent properties;
(5) No external vending machines shall be allowed.
(b) Dwellings, multiple-family. Multiple-family dwellings are subject to the following
standards:
(1) Buildings shall be oriented so that the primary entrance faces the street from which
the building is addressed.
(c) One-family attached dwellings. Collective maintenance of building exteriors,
driveways, landscaping, and common areas for one-family attached dwellings is
required.
(d) One-family detached dwellings. In the R-1 district, a second kitchen is allowed within
a one-family detached dwelling, if there is interior and unfettered access from all parts
of the dwelling to both kitchens and the property is not addressed or in any other way
configured or represented as a two family dwelling.
Subd. 3. Group living use category.
(a) Specialized care facilities. Specialized care facilities are subject to the following
standards:
(1) The facility is served by arterial, collector or municipal state aid streets and such
pedestrian facilities as are necessary to accommodate the traffic generated by the
facility; and
(2) Drive-through facilities are specifically prohibited.
Subd. 4. Commercial use category.
(a) Airport facilities. Airport facilities are subject to the following standards:
(1) Adequate controls, such as fencing, shall be provided to prevent unauthorized
access onto airport property;
(2) Buildings and uses shall be subordinate to the operation of the Crystal Airport; and
(3) Buildings or structures shall comply with all federal and state statutes, regulations,
rules, laws, restrictions, guidance and directives and Metropolitan Airports
Commission rules and regulations concerning aeronautical safety and operation
within the Crystal Airport and runway protection zones.
(b) Animal hospitals/veterinary clinics. Outdoor facilities, such as dog kennels or runs, are
allowed with a conditional use permit and are subject to the following standards:
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(1) Such use shall be incidental to the animal hospital use and used for the short-term
boarding of animals; and
(2) The applicant has demonstrated that the outdoor facility will not negatively impact
neighboring properties through the use of screening or buffering.
(c) Commercial truck storage or parking. Commercial truck storage or parking is subject
to the following standards:
(1) The storage or parking area is hard surfaced, clearly designated on the site as being
limited to the specifically approved area, and meets the requirements of the Crystal
city code, subsection 520.15, subdivisions 15 through 18 for parking lot design; and
(2) The storage or parking area does not exceed 30% of the gross floor area of the
principal use, 20% of the area of the property, or 2,000 square feet, whichever is
less.
(d) Day care facilities. Picking up and dropping off of children shall not create unsafe
conditions. Loading and unloading of children from vehicles shall only be allowed in
the driveway or in an approved parking area.
(e) Hotels, motels, or extended stay establishments. The property abuts at least one of the
following street segments:
(1) Lakeland Avenue between the Canadian Pacific Railroad and 58th Avenue North;
or
(2) West Broadway between Corvallis Avenue and 56th Avenue North.
(f) Kennels, commercial. Outdoor facilities, such as dog kennels or runs, are allowed with
a conditional use permit and are subject to the following standards:
(1) Such use shall be for the short-term boarding of animals;
(2) The applicant has demonstrated that the outdoor facility will not negatively impact
neighboring properties through the use of screening or buffering.
(g) Offices, professional. Within the Industrial district, professional offices are limited to
50% of the gross floor area of the principal use.
(h) Restaurants or eating establishments. On-sale liquor, wine or beer is allowed, but shall
occupy no more than 30% of the total floor area of the establishment. This limit may
be exceeded with a conditional use permit provided that:
(1) The facility is served by arterial, collector or municipal state aid streets and such
pedestrian facilities as are necessary to accommodate the traffic generated by the
facility.
(i) Retail establishments.
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(1) Repair is allowed for a retail establishment, but a conditional use permit is required
if the repair is done outdoors. The applicant shall demonstrate that such outdoor
repair will not negatively impact neighboring properties.
(2) Within the Industrial district, retail establishments are limited to 50% of the gross
floor area of the principal use.
(j) Vehicle repair. Vehicle repair is subject to the following standards:
(1) The property abuts at least 1 of the following street segments:
(i) Lakeland Avenue/Bottineau Boulevard between the Canadian Pacific Railroad
and 56th Avenue North;
(ii) West Broadway between Corvallis Avenue and 56th Avenue North; or
(iii) Winnetka Avenue between 36th Avenue North and a point 660 feet north of
36th Avenue North; and
(2) There is no outdoor parking or storage of vehicles that are to be worked on, are
being worked on, or have been worked on.
(k) Vehicle, boat, or recreational sales or rental. Vehicle, boat, or recreational sales or
rental is subject to the following standards:
(1) The property abuts at least one of the following street segments:
(i) Lakeland Avenue/Bottineau Boulevard between the Canadian Pacific Railroad
and 56th Avenue North;
(ii) West Broadway between Corvallis Avenue and 56th Avenue North; or
(iii)Winnetka Avenue between 36th Avenue North and a point 660 feet north of
36th Avenue North;
(2) There is no outdoor parking or storage of inoperable, unlicensed, abandoned or junk
vehicles; and
(3) No vehicle or equipment shall exceed 32 feet in length.
(l) Vehicle fuel sales. Vehicle fuel sales are subject to the following standards:
(1) The property abuts at least 1 of the following street segments:
(i) Douglas Drive between 27th Avenue North and a point 660 feet north of 27th
Avenue North;
(ii) Lakeland Avenue/Bottineau Boulevard between the Canadian Pacific Railroad
and 56th Avenue North;
(iii) West Broadway between Corvallis Avenue and 56th Avenue North; or
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(iv) Winnetka Avenue between 36th Avenue North and a point 660 feet north of
36th Avenue North;
(v) 36th Avenue North between Highway 100 and a point 357 feet west of the
centerline of Regent Avenue North;
(2) Sufficient vehicular stacking space is provided on-site to minimize the blocking of
traffic in the public right-of-way; and
(3) If the property is adjacent to one or two residential family dwellings, the vehicle
fuel sales businesses shall be closed between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m.
(m) Vehicle wash or detailing. Vehicle wash or detailing establishments are subject to the
following standards:
(1) The property abuts at least one of the following street segments:
(i) Douglas Drive between 27th Avenue North and a point 660 feet north of 27th
Avenue North;
(ii) Lakeland Avenue/Bottineau Boulevard between the Canadian Pacific Railroad
and 56th Avenue North;
(iii)West Broadway between Corvallis Avenue and 56th Avenue North;
(iv) Winnetka Avenue between 36th Avenue North and a point 660 feet north of
36th Avenue North; or
(v) 36th Avenue North between Highway 100 and a point 357 feet west of the
centerline of Regent Avenue North; and
(2) Sufficient vehicular stacking space is provided on-site to minimize the blocking of
traffic in the public right-of-way.
Subd. 5. Industrial, manufacturing, research and wholesale use category.
(a) Bulk storage of liquids. If the storage is within 300 feet of properties used for residential
purposes, such storage shall not exceed 25,000 gallons.
(b) Vehicle impound lot. Vehicle impound lots are subject to the following standards:
(1) The use does not include non-impound purposes, such as seasonal storage;
(2) The impound lot is located on a property that abuts the right of way of an active
freight railroad;
(3) The impound lot is located on a property that does not abut the right-of-way of any
collector or arterial street or any frontage road adjacent to a collector or arterial
street;
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(4) The impound lot is located on a property that does not abut any property used for
residential purposes;
(5) The portion of the property occupied by the impound lot does not exceed one acre;
and
(6) Vehicles shall only be parked on a designated hard surfaced area that meets the
requirements of the Crystal city code, subsection 520.15, subdivisions 15, 17, and
18 for design of the hard surface. Vehicles shall not be parked in landscaped areas,
adjacent property, or the public right-of-way.
Subd. 6. Public facilities, telecommunications and utilities use category.
(a) Public utility buildings. Equipment and materials are completely enclosed in a
permanent building with no outside storage, unless in compliance with the screening
requirements of this UDC.
(b) Telecommunications towers.
(1) Findings. The Federal Communications Act of 1934 as amended by the
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (“the Act”) grants the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) exclusive jurisdiction over the regulation of the environmental
effects of radio frequency emissions from telecommunications facilities and the
regulation of radio signal interference among users of the radio frequency spectrum.
By this subsection, the city intends to exercise the full scope of its authority under
the Act and under state law regarding the regulation of towers and
telecommunications facilities in the city. Consistent with the Act, the regulation of
towers and telecommunications facilities in the city will not have the effect of
prohibiting any person from providing wireless telecommunications services.
(2) Purpose. The general purpose of this subsection is to regulate the placement,
construction and modification of telecommunication towers and facilities in order
to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public, while not unreasonably
interfering with the development of the competitive wireless telecommunications
marketplace in the city. Specifically, the purposes of this subsection are:
(i) To regulate the location of telecommunication towers and facilities;
(ii) To protect residential areas and land uses from potential adverse impacts of
telecommunication towers and facilities;
(iii) To minimize adverse visual impacts of telecommunication towers and
facilities through design, siting, landscaping, and innovative camouflaging
techniques;
(iv) To promote and encourage shared use and co-location of telecommunication
towers and antenna support structures;
(v) To avoid potential damage to properties caused by telecommunication towers
and facilities by ensuring that those structures are soundly and carefully
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designed, constructed, modified, maintained and promptly removed when no
longer used or when determined to be structurally unsound;
(vi) To ensure that telecommunication towers and facilities are compatible with
surrounding land uses; and
(vii) To facilitate the provision of wireless telecommunications services to the
residents and businesses of the city in an orderly fashion.
(c) Wireless support structures. New wireless support structures for the siting of small
wireless facilities in the public street right-of-way adjacent to the R-1 zoning district,
are subject to the following standards:
(1) No taller than 50 feet in height;
(2) No less than five feet from the street curb;
(3) No more than five feet from the side lot line extended to the street;
(4) To the extent possible, have an antenna that is shrouded or camouflaged;
(5) Constructed from earth-tone fiberglass; and
(6) Served by underground power and communication lines. The structure shall not
be served by any above-ground power or communication lines.
(viii)
(d) Development of towers.
(1) Permitted use at certain locations in the I district. A tower is a permitted use in the
I district, provided that the site also meets one of the following additional location
criteria:
(i) It abuts the Canadian Pacific railroad property and also abuts Pennsylvania
Avenue, 32nd Avenue or Nevada Avenue; or
(ii) It is located within the area bounded by Corvallis Avenue, West Broadway,
Douglas Drive, 56th Avenue, and Lakeland Avenue/Bottineau Boulevard.
(2) Conditional use at certain locations in the C district. A tower is a conditional use in
the C general commercial district, provided that the site is located within the area
bounded by Corvallis Avenue, West Broadway, Douglas Drive, 56th Avenue, and
Lakeland Avenue/Bottineau Boulevard.
(3) Towers prohibited elsewhere; relief provision. Towers are prohibited in the city
except as expressly authorized herein. Notwithstanding this prohibition, the city
council may approve a tower as a conditional use in any other zoning district which
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reasonably addresses an identified significant gap subject to the following
requirements:
(i) The provider has submitted the information required by this subsection.
(ii) The city council makes a finding that the provider has demonstrated by clear
and convincing evidence that there is a significant gap in the provider’s service,
and:
(A) There is no co-location option that would reasonably address the
demonstrated significant gap in the provider’s service; or
(B) There is no other alternative tower site that would reasonably address the
demonstrated significant gap in the provider’s service.
(iii) In approving a tower on the site which reasonably addresses the identified
significant gap, the city council shall consider the purposes of tower regulation
stated in this subsection and the requirements of the Act.
(e) An application to develop a tower shall include:
(1) The names, addresses and telephone numbers of all owners of other towers or
antenna support structures within a half mile radius of the proposed new tower site.
(2) Written documentation that the applicant has made diligent but unsuccessful efforts
for permission to install or co-locate the applicant's telecommunications facilities
on towers or antenna support structures within a half mile radius of the proposed
new tower site.
(3) Written, technical evidence from an engineer that the proposed tower or
telecommunications facilities cannot be installed or co-located on another person's
tower or antenna support structure located within a half mile radius of the proposed
tower site and must be located at the proposed site in order to meet the coverage
requirements of the applicant's wireless communications system.
(4) A written statement from an engineer that the construction and placement of the
tower will not interfere with public safety communications and the usual and
customary transmission or reception of radio, television, or other communications
service enjoyed by adjacent properties.
(5) Written evidence from an engineer that the proposed structure meets the structural
requirements of this UDC.
(6) Written information demonstrating the need for the tower at the proposed site in
light of the existing and proposed wireless telecommunications network(s) to be
operated by persons intending to place telecommunications facilities on the tower.
(f) Review criteria and restrictions.
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(1) In considering an application where the provider has shown the existence of a
significant gap, the city council shall only authorize a tower if the city makes a
finding that such a location is necessary for the city to achieve compliance with the
requirements of the Act.
(2) The city council makes a finding that the design of the tower, including factors such
as shape, materials, and finishes, adequately uses stealth techniques to minimize its
impact on the character of the surrounding area.
(3) The site must comply with the following minimum area requirements:
(i) If zoned commercial or industrial then the site shall contain no less than two
acres.
(ii) If zoned residential then the site shall contain no less than five acres.
(iii) Notwithstanding (i) and (ii) above, regardless of zoning, if the principal use on
the site is a city structure, county building, school, or church, then the site shall
contain no less than three acres.
(iv) For the purposes of determining site area for this particular provision,
contiguous lots owned by the same entity shall be considered a single site.
(4) No tower shall be located within 660 feet (1/8 mile) of another tower.
(5) No tower shall be located on a lot having as its principal use a one or two family
dwelling.
(6) No part of the tower shall be located within 165 feet (1/32 mile) of any one or two
family dwelling on another lot or within 82.5 feet (1/64 mile) of any lot line. This
provision shall not prohibit the subsequent expansion of a dwelling which reduces
the distance from a tower to the dwelling, even if such expansion causes the tower
to become non-conforming to the setback requirement.
(7) The height of the tower shall not exceed 100 feet, or 50% of the distance from any
part of the tower to the nearest lot line of an adjacent property having a single family
or two family dwelling, whichever is less.
(8) The city may authorize the use of city property, including use of its right-of-way
pursuant to chapter 8 of the Crystal city code in accordance with the procedures
and subject to the restrictions of this code.
(9) Unless the applicant presents clear and convincing evidence to the city council that
co-location at the identified site is not structurally or technically feasible, a new
tower may not be built, constructed or erected in the city unless the tower is capable
of supporting at least one telecommunications facility comparable in weight, size
and surface area to the one located on the tower by the applicant.
(g) Setbacks.
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(1) A tower must be located on a single parcel having a dimension equal to the height
of the tower, as measured between the base of the tower located nearest the property
line and the actual property line, unless a qualified engineer specifies in writing that
the collapse of the tower will occur within a lesser distance under reasonably
foreseeable circumstances.
(2) Setback requirements for towers are measured from the base of the tower to the
property line of the parcel on which it is located.
(3) Towers may not be located between a principal structure and a public street, with
the following exceptions:
(i) In the I district, towers may be placed within a side yard abutting an internal
industrial street.
(ii) On sites adjacent to public streets on all sides, towers may be placed within a
side yard abutting a local street.
(iii)This requirement does not apply to towers that are a conditional use in all
zoning districts.
(h) Structural requirements. Towers must be designed and certified by an engineer to be
structurally sound and, at minimum, in conformance with the international building
code and any other standards set forth in this subsection.
(i) Height. A tower may not exceed 165 feet in height in the commercial or industrial
zoning districts. Towers in residential zoning districts may not exceed 100 feet in
height.
(j) Separation or buffer requirements. Towers must be separated from all properties used
for residential purposes by a minimum of 90 feet or 150% of the height of the proposed
tower, whichever is greater. The minimum tower separation distance shall be calculated
and applied irrespective of city jurisdictional boundaries. Measurement of tower
separation distances for the purpose of compliance with this subsection shall be
measured from the base of a tower to the closest point of the proposed site. This
requirement does not apply to towers that are a conditional use in a zoning district.
(k) Method of determining tower height. Measurement of tower height must include the
tower structure itself, the base pad, and any other telecommunications facilities
attached thereto. Tower height is measured from grade.
(l) Illumination. Towers may not be artificially lighted except as required by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA). At time of construction of a tower, in cases where
there are residential uses located within a distance from the tower which is 3 times the
height of the tower, dual mode lighting must be requested from the FAA.
Notwithstanding this provision, the city may approve the placement of an antenna on
an existing or proposed lighting standard, provided that the antenna is integrated with
the lighting standard.
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(m) Exterior finish. Towers not requiring FAA painting or marking must have an exterior
finish as approved by the city council.
(n) Fencing. Fences constructed around or upon parcels containing towers, antenna support
structures, or telecommunications facilities must be constructed in accordance with the
applicable fencing requirements in the zoning district where it is located, unless more
stringent fencing requirements are required by FCC regulations.
(o) Landscaping. Landscaping on parcels containing towers, antenna support structures or
telecommunications facilities must be in accordance with the landscaping requirements
of this UDC and as shown on the approved site plan. Utility buildings and structures
accessory to a tower must be architecturally designed to blend in with the surrounding
environment and to meet such setback requirements as are compatible with the actual
placement of the tower. Ground mounted equipment must be screened from view by
suitable vegetation, except where a design of non-vegetative screening better reflects
and complements the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Accessory buildings
may not be more than 2,000 square feet in size.
(p) Security. Towers must be reasonably posted and secured to protect against trespass.
(q) Access. Parcels upon which towers are located must provide access during normal
business hours to at least one paved vehicular parking space on site.
(r) Stealth. To the extent reasonably practical, towers must be of stealth design.
(s) Other telecommunications facilities. Telecommunications facilities not attached to a
tower may be permitted as an accessory use to any antenna support structure at least 50
feet and no more than 100 feet in height regardless of the zoning restrictions applicable.
The owner of such structure must, by written certification to the building official,
establish the following facts at the time plans are submitted for a building permit:
(1) That the height from grade of the telecommunications facilities and antennae
support structure does not exceed the maximum height from grade of permitted
structures by more than 20 feet;
(2) That the antenna support structure and telecommunications facilities comply with
the building code; and
(3) That any telecommunications facilities and their appurtenances, located above the
primary roof of an antenna support structure, are set back one foot from the edge of
the primary roof for each one foot in height above the primary roof of the antenna
support structure. This setback requirement does not apply to antennas that are
mounted to the exterior of antenna support structures below the primary roof and
do not protrude more than six inches from the side of the antenna support structure.
Screened telecommunications facilities and their appurtenances are exempt from
setback requirements.
(t) Existing towers.
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(1) An existing tower may be modified or demolished and rebuilt to accommodate co-
location of additional telecommunications facilities as follows:
(i) Application for an appropriate city permit shall be made to the city council; and
(ii) The total height of the modified tower and telecommunications facilities
attached thereto shall not exceed the maximum height for towers allowed under
this subsection.
(2) A tower that is being rebuilt to accommodate the co-location of additional
telecommunications facilities may be relocated on the same parcel subject to the
setback requirements of this subsection. However, if it is impossible for the tower
to be rebuilt in compliance with the setback requirements of this subsection, such
setback requirement shall be waived to allow the tower to be rebuilt in its exact
previous location.
(u) Abandoned or unused towers or portions of towers. Abandoned or unused towers and
associated above-ground facilities must be removed within six months of the cessation
of operations of an antenna facility at the site unless an extension is approved by the
zoning administrator. A copy of the relevant portions of a signed lease that requires the
applicant to remove the tower and associated facilities upon cessation of operations at
the site shall be submitted at the time of application. If a tower is not removed within
six months of the cessation of operations at a site, the tower and associated facilities
may be removed by the city and the costs of removal assessed against the property
pursuant to the Crystal city code, section 635.
(v) Additional criteria for variances for towers. The city council may grant a variance
pursuant to the Crystal city code, subsection 510.33 if the applicant also demonstrates
all of the following with written or other satisfactory evidence:
(1) The location, shape, appearance or nature of use of the proposed tower will neither
substantially detract from the aesthetics of the area nor change the character of the
neighborhood in which the tower is proposed to be located;
(2) The variance will not create any threat to the public health, safety, or welfare;
(3) In the case of a requested modification to the setback requirement, that the size of
parcel upon which the tower is proposed to be located makes compliance
impossible, and the only alternative for the applicant is to locate the tower at another
site that poses a greater threat to the public health, safety or welfare or is closer in
proximity to lands used for residential purposes;
(4) In the case of a request for modification to the separation requirements of this
subsection that the proposed site is zoned I and the proposed site is at least double
the minimum standard for separation from lands used for residential purposes;
(5) In the case of a request for modification of the separation requirements of this
subsection, if the person provides written technical evidence from an engineer that
the proposed tower and telecommunications facilities must be located at the
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proposed site in order to close a significant gap within the city in coverage of the
provider and if the person agrees to create approved landscaping and other buffers
to screen the tower from being visible to the residential area; and
(6) In the case of a request for modification of the maximum height limit, that the
modification is necessary to (1) facilitate co-location of telecommunications
facilities in order to avoid construction of a new tower; or (2) to meet the coverage
requirements of the applicant's wireless communications system, which
requirements must be documented with written, technical evidence from an
engineer.
(w) Maintenance. Towers must be maintained in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) Tower owners must employ ordinary and reasonable care in construction and use
commonly accepted methods and devices for preventing failures and accidents that
are likely to cause damage, injuries, or nuisances to the public;
(2) Tower owners must install and maintain towers, telecommunications facilities,
wires, cables, fixtures and other equipment in compliance with the requirements of
the national electric safety code and all federal communications commission, state
and local regulations, and in such a manner that they will not interfere with the use
of other property;
(3) Towers, telecommunications facilities and antenna support structures must be kept
and maintained in good condition, order, and repair;
(4) Maintenance or construction on a tower, telecommunications facilities or antenna
support structure must be performed by qualified maintenance and construction
personnel;
(5) Towers must comply with radio frequency emissions standards of the federal
communications commission; and
(6) In the event the use of a tower is discontinued by the tower owner, the tower owners
must provide written notice to the city of its intent to discontinue use and the date
when the use will be discontinued.
(x) Additional requirements.
(1) Inspections. The city may conduct inspections at any time, upon reasonable notice
to the property owner and the tower owner to inspect the tower for the purpose of
determining if it complies with the Uniform Building Code and other construction
standards provided by the city code, federal and state law. The expense related to
such inspections will be borne by the property owner. Based upon the results of an
inspection, the building official may require repair or removal of a tower.
(2) Excavation and monitoring. The owner of a telecommunications facility shall
provide the city with current, technical evidence of compliance with FCC radiation
emission requirements, annually or more frequently at the city’s reasonable request.
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If the owner does not promptly provide the city with satisfactory technical evidence
of FCC compliance, the city may carry out tests to ensure FCC radiation
compliance using a qualified expert. The owner shall reimburse the city for its
reasonable costs in carrying out such compliance testing.
Subd. 7. Public, institutional and recreational use category.
(a) Hospitals. Hospitals are subject to the following standard:
(1) The facility is served by arterial, collector or municipal state aid streets and such
pedestrian facilities as are necessary to accommodate the traffic generated by the
facility.
(b) Public or semi-public buildings. Public and semi-public buildings are subject to the
following standards:
(1) Side setbacks shall be double that required for the district, except that this
requirement does not apply in the C or I zoning districts; and
(2) The facility is served by arterial, collector or municipal state aid streets and such
pedestrian facilities as are necessary to accommodate the traffic generated by the
facility.
(c) Religious institutions. Religious institutions are subject to the following standards:
(1) Side setbacks shall be double that required for the district; and
(2) The facility is served by arterial, collector or municipal state aid streets and such
pedestrian facilities as are necessary to accommodate the traffic generated by the
facility.
(d) Schools, elementary or secondary. Elementary or secondary schools are subject to the
following standards:
(1) Side setbacks shall be double that required for the district; and
(2) The facility is served by arterial, collector or municipal state aid streets and such
pedestrian facilities as are necessary to accommodate the traffic generated by the
facility.
(e) Schools, nursery or preschool. Schools, nurseries, and preschools are subject to the
following standards:
(1) Side setbacks shall be double that required for the district; and
(2) The facility is served by arterial, collector or municipal state aid streets and such
pedestrian facilities as are necessary to accommodate the traffic generated by the
facility.
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(f) Schools, trade or business. The facility is served by arterial, collector or municipal state
aid streets and such pedestrian facilities as are necessary to accommodate the traffic
generated by the facility.
515.21. Permitted accessory uses and structures.
Subd. 1. Purpose. This subsection authorizes accessory uses and structures that are
incidental and customarily subordinate to principal uses. The intent of this subsection is to allow
accessory uses while not creating adverse impacts on surrounding lands.
Subd. 2. General provisions.
(1) Table 4 lists the accessory uses allowed within all zoning districts except for the overlay
zoning districts. The uses permitted in the overlay districts shall be controlled by the
underlying base zoning district.
(2) Small accessory uses such as arbors, benches, doghouses, play sets, garden decorations,
pergolas, and firewood cribs are exempt from the provisions of this subsection, but
cannot be located in public rights-of-way.
(3) Tents, play houses, or similar structures shall not be used as temporary or permanent
dwelling units, but may be used for recreational purposes.
(4) Any accessory structure used for the parking or storage of motor vehicles, such as a
garage or carport, shall have a floor constructed of poured concrete in accordance with
standards approved by the city engineer and building official.
(5) Accessory structures shall only be constructed concurrent with or after the construction
of the principal building on the same site.
(6) Uses and structures that are accessory to a conditional principal use shall be permitted
in accordance with this subsection, without requiring a conditional use permit
amendment, unless specifically required as a condition of the conditional use permit
approval.
Subd. 3. Explanation of table of permitted uses.
(a) Symbols in table. The symbols used in Table 4 are defined as follows:
(1) Permitted uses (P). A “P” in a cell indicates that a use type or structure is allowed
by-right in the respective zoning district subject to compliance with the use-specific
standards set forth in the final “use-specific standards” column of Table 4.
Permitted uses are subject to all other applicable standards of this UDC;
(2) Conditional uses (C). A “C” in a cell indicates that a use type or structure is allowed
as a conditional use in the respective zoning district subject to compliance with the
use-specific standards set forth in the final “use-specific standards” column of
Table 4 and approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with the Crystal city
code, subsection 510.19. Conditional use permits are subject to all other applicable
standards of this UDC;
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(3) Prohibited uses (-). A cell with a “-" indicates that the listed use type or structure is
prohibited in the respective zoning district;
(4) Use-specific standards. The “use-specific standards” column of Table 4 cross-
reference standards that are specific to an individual use type or structure and are
applicable to that use or structure in all districts unless otherwise stated in the use-
specific standards; and
(5) Unlisted uses. If an application is submitted for a use or structure that is not listed
in Table 4, the zoning administrator is authorized to classify the new or unlisted use
or structure, with consultation from appropriate city departments, into an existing
use or structure type that most closely fits the new or unlisted use. If no similar use
determination can be made, the zoning administrator shall refer the use to the
planning commission, who may initiate an amendment to the text of this UDC to
clarify where and how the use should be permitted.
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Table 4: Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures
Use Category and Use
Type
P = Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
- = Not Permitted
Base Zoning
Districts Use-Specific Standards in Subsection: R-1 R-2 R-3 C I AP
Accessory Uses
Assembly or gathering
space - - - P P - 515.23, subdivision 2 (a)
Commercial truck storage or
parking - - - P P - 515.23, subdivision 2 (b)
Day Care Facilities, In home P P P - - -
Drive-through facilities - - - C - - 515.23, subdivision 2 (c)
Home Businesses P P P - - - 515.23, subdivision 2 (d)
Keeping of Chickens P P - - - - 910
Kennels, Commercial [1] P - - - - - 515.23, subdivision 2 (e)
Kennels, Private P P P - - - 515.23, subdivision 2 (f)
Accessory Structures
Accessibility ramps P P P P P P
Accessory dwelling units P P P - - - 515.23, subdivision 3(a)
Amateur radio towers P P P - - P 515.23, subdivision 3(b)
Carports P P - - - - 515.23, subdivision 3(e)
Clothesline poles P P - - - - 515.23, subdivision 3(c)
Commercial storage
buildings - - - C P P 515.23, subdivision 3(d)
Fences and walls P P P P P P 520.09
Flagpoles P P P P P P
Fuel pumps, private use [2] - - - P P P
Garages, attached or
detached P P P P P P 515.23, subdivision 3(e)
Gazebos P P P - - -
Noncommercial
greenhouses P P - - - - 515.23, subdivision 3(g)
Off-street parking and
loading [3] P P P P P P 520.15
Patios, decks, and porches P P P P - -
Sheds P P P P P P 515.23, subdivision 3(h)
Sidewalks P P P P P P 515.23, subdivision 3(i)
Signs, Permanent P P P P P P 530
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515.23. Standards for specific accessory uses and structures.
Subd. 1. Purpose and applicability.
(a) This subsection provides site planning and/or operating standards for certain land uses
or structures that are permitted or conditionally permitted in Table 4.
(b) The land uses and structures covered by this subsection shall comply with the
applicable standards for the specific use in all districts unless otherwise specified, in
addition to all other applicable provisions of this UDC.
Subd. 2. Accessory uses.
(a) Assembly or gathering space. Adequate parking shall be provided for both the assembly
or gathering space and the principal use on the property.
Table 4: Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures
Use Category and Use
Type
P = Permitted Use
C = Conditional Use
- = Not Permitted
Base Zoning
Districts Use-Specific Standards in Subsection: R-1 R-2 R-3 C I AP
Solar energy systems P P P P P P 515.23, subdivision 3(j)
Swimming pools, hot tubs,
and spas P P P P - - 515.23, subdivision 3(k)
Television and radio
antennae P P P P P P 515.23, subdivision 3(l)
Tennis and other
recreational courts P P P - - - 515.23, subdivision 3(m)
Treehouses P P - - - - 515.23, subdivision 3(n)
Workshops P P - - - - 515.23, subdivision 3(o)
Note:
1. In the R-1 district, commercial kennels are only allowed at one-family dwellings, and this use is limited
to raising, selling, boarding, breeding, or grooming of dogs or other animals.
2. Private fuel pumps for use by commercial businesses are allowed, provided that the current business,
or its successor business, only uses the fuel pumps for its vehicles and equipment, and does not allow
them to be used by the general public. For the purposes of this UDC, private fuel pumps do not include
those fuel pumps in use by a vehicle fuel sales business as allowed in Table 3.
3. Loading spaces are not allowed in residential districts
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(b) Commercial truck storage or parking. Commercial truck storage or parking is subject
to the following standards:
(1) The storage or parking area is hard-surfaced, clearly designated on the site as being
limited to the specific, approved area, and meets the requirements as provided in
the Crystal city code, subsection 520.15, subdivisions 15 through 18 for parking lot
design; and
(2) The storage or parking area does not exceed 30% of the gross floor area of the
principal use, 20% of the area of the property, or 2,000 square feet, whichever is
less.
(c) Drive-through facilities. Drive-through facilities are subject to the following standards:
(1) The establishment is served by arterial, collector, or municipal state aid streets and
such pedestrian facilities as are necessary to accommodate the traffic generated by
the facility. The city council may require the applicant to provide a traffic study
prepared by a professional engineer for the proposed use, and may base its findings
of fact on said study or other information related to potential traffic impacts on the
street system and adjacent land uses;
(2) Audible electronic devices such as loudspeakers, automobile service order devices,
and similar instruments shall not be located within 100 feet of any residential
dwelling unit, and shall not be audible at levels greater than those established as
provided in the Crystal city code, section 645;
(3) All drive-through elements including, but not limited to, menu boards, stacking
lanes, trash receptacles, loudspeakers, drive up windows, and other objects
associated with the drive-through area shall be located in the side or rear yard of a
property to the maximum extent feasible, and shall not cross, interfere with, or
impede any public right-of-way; and
(4) A fence or vegetative screen of six feet in height shall be installed and maintained
along any property line abutting a property used for residential purposes. Such
screen shall also lessen the negative impact of vehicle headlights on adjacent
properties.
(d) Home businesses. Home businesses are subject to the following standards:
(1) No home business shall be permitted which results in or generates more traffic than
two customer cars at any one given point in time;
(2) The home business may employ up to two employees who do not reside on the
premises;
(3) Home businesses shall not create nuisances as provided in the Crystal city code,
section 645 or 2010. Activities conducted and equipment or material used shall not
change the fire safety or occupancy classifications of the premises. The use shall
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not employ the storage of explosive, flammable, or hazardous materials beyond
those normally associated with a residential use;
(4) Home businesses shall not operate between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.;
(5) A home business may be located within the dwelling, an accessory building, or
both, provided that the total area of the home business is not greater than 50% of
the finished floor area of the dwelling;
(6) Such home business shall not require internal or external alterations or involve
construction features not customarily found in dwellings;
(7) There shall be no exterior storage or display of equipment, goods or materials used
in the home business; and
(8) One sign, not to exceed six square feet in area, may be placed on the premises. The
sign may identify the home business, resident name, address, website, and email
address or phone number, but may contain no other information. The sign may not
be illuminated and must be set back a minimum of ten feet from a property line
abutting a public street. If the sign is freestanding, the total height may not exceed
five feet.
(e) Kennels, commercial. Commercial kennels are subject to the following standards:
(1) In the R-1 zoning district, commercial kennels shall only be allowed at one-family
dwellings, and the use of the commercial kennel is limited to raising, selling,
boarding, breeding, and grooming of dogs or other animals; and
(2) Commercial kennels shall adhere to the requirements for home businesses in this
subsection.
(f) Kennels, private. If a private kennel is operated as a home business, it shall adhere to
the requirements for home businesses in this subsection.
Subd. 3. Accessory structures.
(a) Accessory dwelling units. Accessory dwelling units are subject to the following
standards:
(1) No more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed on a property;
(2) The creation of the dwelling unit shall not create a separate property identification
number with the county;
(3) The dwelling shall be constructed as part of a detached garage and shall not cause
the garage to exceed the size or setback requirements for detached garages in this
UDC. Conversion of garage space to an accessory dwelling unit is prohibited,
unless the garage space is replaced;
(4) The dwelling unit shall be separated from the principal building by a minimum of
ten feet;
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(5) The dwelling shall be constructed as to be compatible with the exterior materials of
the existing principal building; and
(6) The dwelling may be rented if it complies with the requirements of the Crystal city
code, section 425, but the owner of the principal building on the property shall
reside on the property.
(b) Amateur radio towers. Amateur radio towers shall only be allowed in the rear yard and
made of unpainted metal or other visually un obtrusive material.
(c) Clothesline poles. Clothesline poles shall only be permitted in the rear yard.
(d) Commercial storage buildings. Commercial storage buildings are subject to the
following standards:
(1) The storage building is located on the same lot as the principal use;
(2) No detached accessory building shall be located closer to the street adjacent to the
front yard than the principal structure;
(3) The storage building does not exceed 30% of the gross floor area of the principal
use;
(4) Occupancy and use of the storage building is directly related to a permitted or
conditionally approved principal use and the same party has full control and use of
both the storage building and the principal use;
(5) The architectural style is compatible with the principal building and surrounding
land uses. Exterior building design and materials shall comply with the provisions
as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 520.05; and
(6) The use will not conflict with the character of development intended for the zoning
district.
(e) Garages and carports, detached. Detached garages and carports are subject to the
following standards:
(1) For one and two family dwellings, the cumulative area of all detached accessory
buildings on the property shall not exceed the finished floor area of the residential
portion of the principal building;
(2) For multiple family dwellings, detached garages shall be designed to meet the
minimum number of required parking spaces and required setbacks. To the extent
practicable, garages shall be located to the side or rear of the building; and
(3) Garages shall not be constructed of the following materials: fabric, canvas, concrete
block, cloth, plastic sheets, tarps, unfinished or corrugated metal, exposed plywood,
particle board, or similar materials.
(f) Gazebos. Gazebos are subject to the following standards:
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(1) The cumulative area of all detached accessory buildings on the property shall
not exceed the finished floor area of the residential portion of the principal
building; and
(2) Gazebos shall not be constructed of the following materials: fabric, canvas,
concrete block, cloth, plastic sheets, tarps, unfinished or corrugated metal,
exposed plywood, particle board, or similar materials.
(g) Noncommercial greenhouses. Noncommercial greenhouses are subject to the following
standards:
(1) Shall be located in the rear yard;
(2) Shall be limited to one per property; and
(3) The cumulative area of all detached accessory buildings on the property shall not
exceed the finished floor area of the residential portion of the principal building.
(h) Sheds. Sheds are subject to the following standards:
(1) The cumulative area of all detached accessory buildings on the property shall not
exceed the finished floor area of the residential portion of the principal building;
and
(2) Sheds shall not be constructed of the following materials: fabric, canvas, concrete
block, cloth, plastic sheets, tarps, unfinished or corrugated metal, exposed plywood,
particle board, or similar materials.
(i) Sidewalks. Sidewalks are subject to the following standards:
(1) Sidewalks on private property for one and two family dwellings shall be no more
than four feet in width; and
(2) Sidewalks open for use by the general public, such as for multiple family dwellings,
institutional, or commercial uses, shall comply with the width requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
(j) Solar energy systems. Solar energy systems are subject to the following standards:
(1) Visibility.
(i) Building-mounted solar energy systems shall be designed to be flush- mounted
with the roof when facing a public right-of-ways other than an alley;
(ii) Building-integrated photovoltaic systems shall be allowed regardless of
visibility, provided the building component in which the system is integrated
meets all required setback or other standards for the district in which the
building is located;
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(2) Feeder lines. Any electric lines accompanying a solar energy system, other than
those attached to on- site structures by leads, shall be buried within the subject
parcel; and
(3) Abandonment. A solar energy system that is allowed to remain in a nonfunctional
or inoperative state for a period of twelve consecutive months, and which is not
brought in operation within the time specified by the city, shall be presumed
abandoned and shall constitute a public nuisance that may be removed by the City
and the costs thereof certified as a special assessment against the owner of the
property on which the abandoned solar energy system was located.
(k) Swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. In the commercial zoning district, swimming
pools, hot tubs, and spas are limited to use at hotels, motels, and extended stay
establishments and health clubs.
(l) Television and radio antennae. Television and radio antenna are subject to the
following standards:
(1) Satellite dishes may not exceed 40 inches in diameter.
(m) Tennis and other recreational courts. Noncommercial outdoor tennis and other
recreational courts are subject to the following standards:
(1) Court fencing shall comply with the requirements as provided in the Crystal city
code, subsection 520.09; and
(2) Court lighting shall not exceed a height of 20 feet, measured from the court surface.
The lighting shall be directed downward and shall only illuminate the court.
(n) Treehouses. Treehouses shall be attached exclusively to trees and used solely for
recreational purposes, shall not exceed 120 square feet in size, shall not be located less
than ten feet from the front lot line, and shall consist only of earth-tone materials or
colors.
(o) Workshops. Workshops are subject to the following standards:
(1) The footprint for an accessory structure intended as a workshop for artwork, crafts,
light hand manufacturing, or hobbies shall not occupy an area larger than 25 percent
of the finished floor area of the dwelling. If a workshop is combined with a detached
garage or shed, it shall conform to the size and setback limitations for those uses;
(2) Workshops shall not be constructed of the following materials: fabric, canvas,
concrete block, cloth, plastic sheets, tarps, unfinished or corrugated metal, exposed
plywood, particle board, or similar materials; and
(3) If a workshop is operated as a home business, it shall adhere to the requirements
for home businesses in this section.
515.25. Permitted temporary uses and structures.
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Subd. 1. Purpose. This section allows for the establishment of certain temporary uses and
structures of limited duration, provided that such uses or structures do not negatively affect
adjacent properties, and provided that such uses or activities are discontinued upon the expiration
of a set time period. Temporary uses and structures shall not involve the construction or alteration
of any permanent building or structure. The regulations of this section are not applicable to special
events that are otherwise subject to leases, permits, or other forms of permission that are duly
established between the special event organization and the City.
Subd. 2. General provisions. Table 5 lists the temporary uses allowed within all zoning
districts except for the overlay zoning districts. The uses permitted in the overlay districts shall be
controlled by the underlying base zoning district.
Subd. 3. Symbols in Table. The symbols used in Table 5 are defined as follows:
(a) Permitted uses (P). A “P” in a cell indicates that a use type is allowed by-right in the
respective zoning district subject to compliance with the use-specific standards set
forth in the final “use-specific standards” column of Table 5. Permitted uses are
subject to all other applicable standards of this UDC.
(b) Prohibited uses (-). A cell with a “-" indicates that the listed use type is prohibited in
the respective zoning district.
(c) Allowable duration. The “allowable duration per site” column states how long a
specific temporary use or structure is allowed.
(d) Permit required. The “permit required” column defines if the proposed temporary use
or structure requires approval of a zoning certificate or other permit.
(e) Use-specific standards. The “use-specific standards” column of Table 5 cross-
reference standards that are specific to an individual use type and are applicable to that
use in all districts unless otherwise stated in the use-specific standards.
(f) Unlisted uses. If an application is submitted for a use that is not listed in Table 5 the
zoning administrator is authorized to classify the new or unlisted use, with
consultation from appropriate city departments, into an existing use type that most
closely fits the new or unlisted use. If no similar use determination can be made, the
zoning administrator shall refer the use to the planning commission, who may initiate
an amendment to the text of this UDC to clarify where and how the use should be
permitted.
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Table 5: Permitted Temporary Uses and Structures
Use Category and Use
Type
P = Permitted Use
- = Not Permitted
Base Zoning Districts R-1 R-2 R-3 C I AP Allowable
Duration (per
site)
Permit
Required
Use-
Specific
Standards in
Section:
Construction Dumpster
P P P P P P
180 days, until
full, or until a
certificate of
occupancy is
issued,
whichever
occurs first
No [1] 515.27,
subdivision 2
Garage/Yard Sales
P P P - - -
Maximum of
three
consecutive
days, four
times per
calendar year
per site
No 515.27,
subdivision 3
Outdoor dining [2]
P P P P P P
180 days per
site per
calendar year
Zoning
Certificate
(Type 1
Review)
515.27,
subdivision 4
Outdoor sales [2]
- - - P P -
180 days per
site per
calendar year
Zoning
Certificate
(Type 1
Review)
515.27,
subdivision 5
Portable Storage
Container P P P P P
P 60 days per
site per
calendar year
No [1] 515.27,
subdivision 6
Signs, Temporary P P P P P P See section
530 Sign Permit 530
Notes:
1. An obstruction permit is required if the dumpster or portable storage container is located
in the public right-of-way.
2. Outdoor seating for cafes or restaurants or outdoor sales areas for retail establishments
may be permitted as a permanent use with a conditional use permit.
515.27. Standards for specific temporary uses and structures.
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Subd. 1. Purpose and applicability.
(a) This section provides site planning and/or operating standards for certain land uses that
are permitted in Table 5.
(b) The land uses and activities covered by this subsection shall comply with the applicable
standards for the specific use in all districts unless otherwise specified, in addition to
all other applicable provisions of this UDC.
Subd. 2. Construction dumpsters.
(a) If the dumpster is located in the public right-of-way, the dumpster shall comply with
the requirements of the Crystal city code, section 800.
(b) If the dumpster is located on private property, the dumpster shall be located to the side
or rear of the site, but away from principal buildings on adjacent properties, to the
extent practicable.
Subd. 3. Garage or yard sales. Garage or yard sales are subject to the following standards:
(a) Hours of operation for the garage or yard sale are limited to between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00
p.m.; and
(b) Garage or yard sale signs identifying the location and times of a sale may be placed on
the property at which the sale is to be conducted or on the property of others with their
consent. Such signs shall not exceed 4 square feet in area per side; shall not be placed
on or attached to any public property or utility pole; shall not be placed within the sight
triangle as required in the Crystal city code, chapter 8; and must be removed within 24
hours of the time stated on such sign for the conclusion of the sale.
Subd. 4. Outdoor dining. Outdoor dining is subject to the standards contained in this
subdivision:
(a) Food trucks. Food trucks are subject to the following standards:
(1) Location. Food trucks may operate on commercial or industrially zoned property.
In residential districts, food trucks may operate in public parks, school or religious
institution sites, or in conjunction with a special event;
(2) Hours of operation. Hours of operation for a food truck are limited to between 6
a.m. and 10:00 p.m.;
(3) Parking.
(i) Trucks shall be parked on a hard surface and may not be parked in the public
right-of-way unless an obstruction permit has been issued by the city.
(ii) The applicant shall demonstrate that adequate off-street parking is provided for
patrons. If applicable, consideration shall be given to the parking needs of other
occupants on the same property.
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(iii) The food truck may not reduce available off-street parking on a property below
the minimum required by this UDC;
(4) Consent. The applicant for a food truck must provide written consent from the
property owner; and
(5) Audible electronic devices. Audible electronic devices, such as loudspeakers, are
not allowed.
(b) Outdoor seating for cafes or restaurants. Outdoor seating for cafes and restaurants is
subject to the following standards:
(1) An outdoor dining area may be allowed accessory and incidental to a restaurant
with indoor eating area on the same site provided that the outdoor eating area shall
comply with the parking requirements in Table 11 of the Crystal city code,
subsection 520.15
(2) Outdoor dining areas shall be designated on a site plan submitted for the zoning
certificate application;
(3) If no grade separation is provided between vehicular traffic and the outdoor dining
area, permanent railings or fencing shall be provided around the dining area. If the
outdoor dining area is adjacent to a sidewalk or other facility that is closed to
vehicular traffic, no railing or fencing shall be required;
(4) Umbrellas, or other protective elements, that shelter diners from the elements shall
be secured so as not to create a hazard; and
(5) Enclosing an outdoor dining area either by a permanent roof or to expand the
existing structure shall meet all the requirements of a building within the applicable
zoning district.
Subd. 5. Outdoor sales. Outdoor sales is subject to the standards contained in this
subdivision:
(a) Retail establishments. Retail establishments are subject to the following standards:
(1) The service, sale, display or rental area is hard surfaced and clearly designated on
the site as being limited to the specific, approved area; and
(2) The sales area does not exceed 40% of the gross floor area of the principal use
excluding basement storage areas, 20% of the area of the property, or 6,000 square
feet, whichever is less.
(b) Vehicle fuel sales. The sales and display of merchandise is limited to the walkway
adjacent to the building, but a minimum of five feet of the walkway shall be clear of
merchandise to allow for safe pedestrian movement.
(c) Tent or sidewalk sales on private property. Tent or sidewalk sales on private property
are subject to the following standards:
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(1) A minimum of five feet of the sidewalk shall be clear of merchandise to allow for
safe pedestrian movement;
(2) The property shall contain an area that will support the proposed temporary sale of
products without encroaching into or creating a negative impact on existing
vegetated areas, open space, landscaping, or traffic movements. Tents shall not be
located in the public right-of-way;
(3) The applicant shall demonstrate that adequate off-street parking is provided for
patrons. If applicable, consideration shall be given to the parking needs of other
occupants on the same property; and
(4) Hours of operation for the sale are limited to between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m., with each
sale lasting no more than seven consecutive days. Each site is limited to no more
than three sales events per calendar year.
(d) Seasonal agricultural sales. Seasonal agricultural sales are subject to the following
standards:
(1) Location.
(i) The property contains an area that will support the proposed temporary sale of
products without encroaching into or creating a negative impact on existing
vegetated areas, open space, landscaping, or traffic movements;
(ii) The applicant shall demonstrate that adequate off-street parking is provided for
the duration of the sale. If applicable, consideration shall be given to the parking
needs of other occupants on the same property; and
(iii) The sale of goods shall not occur within the public right-of-way.
(2) Hours of operation. The hours of operation of the seasonal sale of agricultural
products shall be between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., or the same hours
of operation as the principal use on the same lot, whichever is more restrictive.
Subd. 6. Portable storage containers. Portable storage containers are subject to the
following standards:
(a) If the container is located in the public right-of-way, the container shall comply with
the requirements of the Crystal city code, section 800; and
(b) If the container is located on private property, the container shall be placed on a paved
surface.
515.29. Nonconformities.
Subd. 1. Purpose. In the provisions established by this UDC, there exist uses of land,
structures, and lots of record, that were lawfully established before this UDC was adopted or
amended, that now do not conform to its terms and requirements. The purpose and intent of this
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subsection is to regulate the continued existence of those uses, structures, and lots of record that
do not conform to the provisions of this UDC, or any amendments thereto.
Subd. 2. General provisions.
(a) Authority to continue. Any lawfully existing nonconformity including nonconforming
uses, structures, and lots of record may be continued so long as it remains otherwise
lawful.
(b) Determination of nonconformity status. The burden of establishing that a
nonconformity lawfully exists shall be on the owner of the land on which the purported
nonconformity is located.
(c) Ordinary repair and maintenance. Normal maintenance and incidental repair or
replacement, and installation or relocation of non-bearing walls, non-bearing partitions,
fixtures, wiring or plumbing, may be performed on any structure that is devoted in
whole or in part to a nonconforming use or structure.
(d) Floodplain overlay district. Requirements for nonconformities for properties located in
the floodplain overlay district are set out in the Crystal city code, subsection 515.09.
Subd. 3. Nonconforming uses.
(a) Change in use.
(1) A nonconforming use of land or of a structure shall not be changed to any use other
than to a use permissible in the applicable zoning district.
(2) When such nonconforming use has been changed to a permissible use, it shall only
be thereafter used for a use permissible in the applicable zoning district.
(3) For purposes of this subsection, a use shall be deemed to have been changed when
an existing nonconforming use has been terminated and the permissible use has
commenced and continued for a period of at least one month.
(b) Extensions or expansions. Nonconforming uses shall not be extended, expanded,
enlarged or increased in intensity. Such prohibited activity shall include:
(1) Extension of such use to any structure or land area other than that lawfully occupied
by such nonconforming use on the effective date of this UDC, or any amendment
to this UDC that causes such use to become nonconforming with the following
exception:
(i) For one or two family dwellings, nonconforming habitable space may be
expanded into previously unfinished areas of the dwelling. Such
nonconforming use may also be extended to any portion of the floor area that
was not lawfully occupied by such nonconforming use on the effective date of
this UDC, or any amendment to this UDC that causes such use to become
nonconforming;
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(2) Operation of such nonconforming use in a manner that conflicts with, or to further
conflict with, this UDC or any amendments to this UDC, or any use limitations
established for the zoning district in which such use is located; and
(3) New construction, reconstruction, or structural alteration.
(c) Relocation. No structure that is devoted in whole or in part to a nonconforming use
shall be relocated, in whole or in part, to any other location on the same or any other
lot, unless the entire structure and the use of the structure after its relocation conform
to all the regulations of the district in which the structure and use are located after being
so relocated.
(d) Abandonment or discontinuance. When a nonconforming use of land or a
nonconforming use of part or all of a structure is discontinued or abandoned for a period
of 365 consecutive days (regardless of an intent not to abandon), such use shall not
thereafter be reestablished or resumed. Any subsequent use or occupancy of such land
or structure shall comply with the regulations of the zoning district in which such land
or structure is located.
(e) Damage or destruction. In the event that any non-conforming use is damaged or
destroyed, by any means, to the extent of greater than 50 percent of its estimated fair
market value as indicated in the records of the county assessor at the time of damage,
and no building permit has been applied for within 180 days of when the property is
damaged or destroyed, such use shall not thereafter be reestablished or resumed.
Subd. 4. Nonconforming structures.
(a) Enlargement, repair, alterations. Any nonconforming structure may be enlarged,
maintained, repaired or altered provided, however, that no such enlargement,
maintenance, repair or alteration shall either create an additional nonconformity or
increase the degree of the existing nonconformity of all or any part of such structure.
If an enlargement to a nonconforming structure is proposed, a variance in accordance
with the Crystal city code, subsection 510.33 is not required if the enlargement
conforms to all zoning requirements such as setbacks.
(b) Damage or destruction. In the event that any nonconforming structure is damaged or
destroyed, by any means, to the extent of greater than 50 percent of its estimated fair
market value of such structure as indicated in the records of the county assessor at the
time of the damage, the nonconforming structure may be rebuilt if a building permit
has been applied for within 180 days of when the structure is damaged or destroyed,
but the city may impose reasonable conditions upon a zoning or building permit in
order to mitigate any newly created impact on an adjacent property or water body.
(c) Relocation. No nonconforming structure shall be relocated in whole or in part to any
other location on the same or any other lot unless the entire structure shall thereafter
conform to the regulations of the district in which such structure is located after being
relocated.
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Subd. 5. Nonconforming accessory uses and structures. No use or structure which is
accessory to a principal nonconforming use or structure shall continue after such principal use or
structure shall have ceased or terminated, unless such accessory use or structure shall thereafter
conform to all the regulations of the district in which it is located. All signs devoted to the principal
use shall be removed and all signs painted directly on the principal building shall be repainted in
a neutral color or a color which will harmonize with the structure.
Subd. 6. Governmental acquisition of a portion of a property. When governmental
acquisition of a portion of a property for a public purpose results in that property no longer meeting
one or more requirements of this UDC, the property shall be considered a lawful nonconforming
use.
Subd. 7. Non-conforming lots of record.
(a) A nonconforming lot of record is a buildable lot, if the building meets all other zoning
requirements such as setbacks or building height.
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Section 520
Development standards
520.01 Measurements, computations, and encroachments.
Subd. 1. Percentages and fractions. When a calculation or ratio established in this UDC
results in a fractional number or percentage, any fraction of ½ or less shall be rounded down to the
next lower whole number and any fraction of more than ½ shall be rounded up to the next higher
whole number. Any percentage of .5 percent or less shall be rounded down to the next lower whole
number and any percentage greater than .5 percent shall be rounded up to the next higher whole
number.
Subd. 2. Distance measurements. Unless otherwise expressly stated, distances specified in
this UDC are to be measured as the length of an imaginary straight line joining those points.
Building square footage shall be determined by measuring the area of the building using the
outermost building exterior walls.
Subd. 3. Setback requirements and exceptions.
(a) Each structure shall comply with the front, interior side, corner street side, and rear
setback requirements of the applicable zoning district, except:
(1) Where a setback requirement is established for a specific land use type in the use-
specific standards of Table 3;
(2) A building feature that encroaches into a required setback as allowed by Table 6;
(3) No portion of any structure, including eaves or roof overhangs, shall extend beyond
a property line, or into a platted or dedicated easement or street right-of-way;
(4) Structures existing on the effective date of this UDC and encroaching into a setback
required by this UDC shall be considered conforming to the setback requirement if
the encroachment does not exceed one foot or 10% of the required setback,
whichever is less. Additions may be made to such structures and shall also be
considered conforming to the setback requirement provided that the addition does
not further encroach into the setback than the existing structure.
Subd. 4. Measurement of setbacks. Setbacks shall be measured as follows: (See Figure 6).
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Figure 6: Illustration of typical setback locations for a one-family dwelling
(a) Front setbacks. A front setback shall be measured at right angles from the nearest point
on the public right-of-way at the front of the parcel to the nearest point of the wall of
the structure, except as provided for in this subsection.
(b) Side setbacks. The side setback shall be measured at right angles from the nearest point
on the side property line of the parcel to the nearest point of the wall of the structure,
establishing a setback line parallel to the side property line, which extends between the
front and rear setbacks (see Figure 6).
(c) Rear setbacks. The rear setback shall be measured at right angles from the nearest point
on the rear property line to the nearest part of the structure, establishing a setback line
parallel to the rear property line (see Figure 6).
(d) Corner lots. The corner side setback shall be measured from the nearest point of the
wall of the structure to the nearest point of the wall of the structure. (see Figure 6)
Subd. 5. Height requirements and exceptions.
(a) Each structure shall comply with the height requirements of the applicable zoning
district, except:
(1) As allowed in Table 6 when a building feature encroaches into a required height;
and
(2) The height of telecommunications facilities, including antennas, poles, towers, and
necessary mechanical appurtenances, shall comply with the Crystal city code,
subsection 515.19.
(b) Measurement of building height. The maximum allowable building height shall be
measured as the vertical distance from the natural grade of the site to an imaginary
plane as the maximum allowed number of feet above and parallel to the grade (see
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Figure 7). The location of natural grade shall be determined by the zoning administrator
and shall not be artificially raised to gain additional building height.
Figure 7: Illustration of height measurement
(c) FAA requirements. Height requirements shall meet the requirements of the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA).
(1) Notice to the Federal Aviation Administration using FAA form 7460-1 is required
prior to the following:
(i) Any construction or alteration of more than 200 feet in height; and
(ii) Any construction or alteration of greater height than the imaginary surface
extending outward and upward at a slope of 100 to 1 for a horizontal distance
of 20,000 feet from the nearest point of the nearest runway of the Crystal
Airport.
Subd. 6. Permitted encroachments into setback and height requirements. Structures or
structural features may extend beyond the wall of the structure and into a required setback and
height requirement in compliance with Table 6.
Table 6: Permitted Encroachments [1]
R-1 R-2 R-3 Commercial Industrial AP
Permitted Setback Encroachments [2]
Accessibility ramps May
encroach
into any
setback,
but cannot
be located
in the
public
right-of-
way
May
encroach
into any
setback,
but cannot
be located
in the
public
right-of-
way
May
encroach
into any
setback, but
cannot be
located in
the public
right-of-way
May encroach
into any
setback, but
cannot be
located in the
public right-
of-way
May
encroach
into any
setback, but
cannot be
located in
the public
right-of-way
May
encroach
into any
setback, but
cannot be
located in
the public
right-of-way
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Table 6: Permitted Encroachments [1]
R-1 R-2 R-3 Commercial Industrial AP
Air conditioning or
heating equipment
2 feet in
the side
yard, but
cannot be
closer than
10 feet to
the living
quarters of
a dwelling
on adjacent
property
2 feet in the
side yard,
but cannot
be closer
than 10 feet
to the
living
quarters of
a dwelling
on adjacent
property
2 feet in the
side yard,
but cannot
be closer
than 10 feet
to the living
quarters of a
dwelling on
adjacent
property
2 feet in the
side yard, but
cannot be
closer than 10
feet to the
living quarters
of a dwelling
on adjacent
property
2 feet in the
side yard,
but cannot
be closer
than 10 feet
to the living
quarters of a
dwelling on
adjacent
property
Not
Applicable
Attached decks or
open porches
10 feet for
attached
decks or
open
porches in
the front or
rear yard of
one or two
family
dwellings,
provided
that no
more than
240 SF of
the deck or
porch
encroaches
into the 30
foot
required
setback
10 feet for
attached
decks or
open
porches in
the front
or rear yard
of one or
two family
dwellings,
provided
that no
more than
240 SF of
the deck or
porch
encroaches
into the 30
foot
required
setback
10 feet for
attached
decks or
open
porches in
the front
or rear yard
of one or
two family
dwellings,
provided
that no more
than 240 SF
of the deck
or porch
encroaches
into the 30
foot required
setback
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Awnings Front: 3
feet
Side: 2 feet
Rear: 3feet
Corner
side: 2 feet
Front: 3
feet
Side: 2 feet
Rear: 3
feet
Corner
side: 2 feet
Front: 3 feet
Side: 2 feet
Rear: 3
feet
Corner side:
2 feet
Front: 3 feet
Side: 2 feet
Rear: 3
feet
Corner side: 2
feet
Front: 3 feet
Side: 2 feet
Rear: 3
feet
Corner side:
2 feet
Front: 3 feet
Side: 2 feet
Rear: 3feet
Corner side:
2 feet
Building
projections or
bumpouts
May
encroach 5
feet in the
front
setback and
10 feet in
the rear
setback if
the
conditions
in Note 3,
below, are
met
May
encroach 5
feet in the
front
setback and
10 feet in
the rear
setback if
the
conditions
in Note 3,
below, are
met
May
encroach 5
feet in the
front setback
and 10 feet
in the rear
setback if
the
conditions in
Note 3,
below, are
met
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
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R-1 R-2 R-3 Commercial Industrial AP
Chimneys May
encroach 2
feet into
any setback
May
encroach 2
feet into
any setback
May
encroach 2
feet into any
setback
May encroach
2 feet into any
setback
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Detached decks and
patios
10 feet for
detached
decks or
patios in
the front
yard for
one and
two family
dwellings,
provided
that no
more than
240 SF of
the deck or
patio
encroaches
into the 30
foot
required
setback
10feet for
detached
decks or
patios in
the front
yard for
one and
two family
dwellings,
provided
that no
more than
240 SF of
the deck or
patio
encroaches
into the 30
foot
required
setback
10 feet for
detached
decks or
patios in the
front yard
for one and
two family
dwellings,
provided
that no more
than 240 SF
of the deck
or patio
encroaches
into the 30
foot required
setback
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Eaves or overhangs May
encroach 2
feet into
any setback
May
encroach 2
feet into
any setback
May
encroach 2
feet into any
setback
May encroach
2 feet into any
setback
May
encroach 2
feet into any
setback
May
encroach 2
feet into any
setback
Egress windows [4] May
encroach 3
feet into
any setback
May
encroach 3
feet into
any setback
May
encroach 3
feet into any
setback
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Landings Landings
cannot
exceed 4
feet by 4
feet,
together
with
necessary
steps to
reach grade
Landings
cannot
exceed 6
feet by 6
feet,
together
with
necessary
steps to
reach grade
Landings
cannot
exceed 6
feet by 6
feet,
together
with
necessary
steps to
reach grade
Landings
cannot exceed
6 feet by 6
feet, together
with necessary
steps to reach
grade
Landings
cannot
exceed 6
feet by 6
feet,
together
with
necessary
steps to
reach grade
Landings
cannot
exceed 6
feet by 6
feet,
together
with
necessary
steps to
reach grade
Satellite dishes May
encroach 2
feet into
any setback
May
encroach 2
feet into
any setback
May
encroach 2
feet into any
setback
May encroach
2 feet into any
setback
May
encroach 2
feet into any
setback
May
encroach 2
feet into any
setback
Treehouses 20 feet for
treehouses
in the front
yard for
one and
two family
dwellings
20 feet for
treehouses
in the front
yard for
one and
two family
dwellings
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
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Table 6: Permitted Encroachments [1]
R-1 R-2 R-3 Commercial Industrial AP
Permitted Height Encroachments
Chimneys Not to
exceed 5
feet above
the highest
point of the
roof
Not to
exceed 5
feet above
the highest
point of the
roof
Not to
exceed 5
feet above
the highest
point of the
roof
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Spires or steeples
for religious
institutions
As
determined
by the City
Council in
CUP
review
As
determined
by the City
Council in
CUP
review
As
determined
by the City
Council in
CUP review
As determined
by the City
Council in
CUP review
As
determined
by the City
Council in
CUP review
Not
Applicable
NOTES:
[1] Encroachments are permitted as shown in the table, but in no instance shall encroachments be allowed i n a
platted or dedicated easement.
[2] Unless otherwise described, the numerical dimensions listed in this table are the linear dimensions allowed for
the setback encroachment. For example, in the R-1 district, awnings may be three feet closer to the front
property line than the required front setback for the dwelling.
[3] Front setback: Building projections or bumpouts to the front of the principal building are allowed, subject to
these conditions: 1) Each addition shall not exceed 24 feet in width, and the cumulative width of all additions
shall not exceed 50% of the width of the principal building; 2) Each addition’s encroachment into the 30 foot
required front setback shall not exceed 80 square feet, and the cumulative encroachment of all additions shall
not exceed 100 square feet.
Rear setback: Building projections or bumpouts to the rear of the principal building are allowed, subject to
these conditions: 1) The encroachment occupies no more than 300 square feet of the area within the rear
setback; 2) The width of the encroachment is no more than 50%% of the lot width measured at the rear
setback line; 3) The property owner removes any existing accessory buildings from the rear yard; 4) The
property owner signs and has notarized a written statement to t he city acknowledging that no accessory
buildings may be built or placed in the rear yard and this statement will be recorded against the property.
[4] If an egress window is constructed as part of the foundation of the dwelling, the egress window shall meet the
required setbacks for the dwelling.
520.03. Site development standards.
Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of these site development standards is to further the
purpose of this UDC and the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan. Furthermore these
standards are intended to establish appropriate lot dimensions and setbacks within each
zoning district and provide for appropriate scale of structures.
Subd. 2. Site development standards.
(a) Site development standards for principal buildings. Table 7 are the regulations for
residential densities, setbacks, number of principal buildings, lot dimensions, building
height, and green space for placing principal buildings in the city’s zoning districts.
(b) Site development standards for accessory structures. Table 8 are the setback and height
requirements for placing accessory structures in the city’s zoning districts.
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Table 7: Zoning District Site Development Standards for Principal Buildings
R1 R2 R3 Commercial Industrial AP
Permitted Residential Density
Permitted
Residential
Density
No more
than 6
units per
acre
(gross)
6 to 16
units per
acre
(gross)
16 to 40
units per
acre
(gross)
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Minimum Building Setbacks [1]
Front 30 feet 30 feet 30 feet 30 feet 30 feet
200’ from
residential
use
Side 5 feet 15 feet 15 feet 10 feet 10 feet
200’ from
residential
use
Rear 30 feet 30 feet 30 feet 10 feet 10 feet
200’ from
residential
use
Corner Side 10 feet [2] 30 feet 30 feet 30 feet 30 feet
200’ from
residential
use
Number of Principal Buildings
Maximum number
of principal
buildings per
property
One One One One One Not
Applicable
Minimum Lot Area
One-family
Detached Dwelling 6,000 SF 6,000 SF Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Two-Family
Dwelling 12,000 SF 12,000 SF 12,000 SF Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Other Residential
Uses
Not
Applicable
3,000 per
dwelling,
but in no
event less
than
10,000 SF
1,200 per
dwelling,
but
in no event
less than
20,000 SF
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Non-Residential
Uses
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable 20,000 SF 20,000 SF Not
Applicable
Minimum Lot Depth
One-family
Detached Dwelling 100 feet 100 feet 100 feet Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Two-Family
Dwelling 100 feet 100 feet 100 feet Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Other Residential
Uses
Not
Applicable 100 feet 100 feet Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Non-Residential
Uses 100 feet 100 feet 100 feet 120 feet 120 feet Not
Applicable
Minimum Lot Width
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One-family
Detached Dwelling 60 feet 60 feet Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Two-Family
Dwelling 100 feet 100 feet Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Other Residential
Uses
Not
Applicable 100 feet 100 feet Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Non-Residential
Uses 100 feet 100 feet 100 feet 100 feet 100 feet Not
Applicable
Maximum Building Height
One-family
Detached Dwelling
2 stories
or 32 feet,
whichever
is less
2 stories
or 32 feet,
whichever
is less
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Two-Family
Dwelling
2 stories
or 32 feet,
whichever
is less
2 stories
or 32 feet,
whichever
is less
2 stories or
32 feet,
whichever is
less
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Other Residential
Uses
Not
Applicable
3 stories
or 40 feet,
whichever
is less
5 stories
or 60 feet,
whichever is
less
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Non-Residential
Uses
2 stories
or 32 feet,
whichever
is less
3 stories
or 40 feet,
whichever
is less [3]
5 stories
or 60 feet,
whichever is
less [3]
5 stories
or 60 feet,
whichever is
less [3]
5 stories
or 60 feet,
whichever is
less [3]
3 stories
or 40 feet,
whichever
is less
Minimum Green Space [4]
One and Two-
Family Detached
Dwellings
See note
[5] below
See note
[5] below
See note
[5] below
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Other Uses 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% Not
Applicable
NOTES:
[1] Setbacks for some principal uses are regulated by the Use-Specific Standards found in Table 3.
[2] If the vehicle entrance for an attached garage faces a street or alley, the garage shall be at least 20
feet from the corner side property line.
[3] Buildings in excess of this height limit may be allowed with a conditional use permit.
[4] The minimum green space requirement is expressed as a percentage of the property that shall be free
from any structures or impervious surfaces.
[5] In residential zoning districts, the minimum green space requirement applies only to the rear yard of
one and two family dwellings. The requirement is expressed as a percentage of the rear yard that is
free of any structures or impervious surfaces:
1. Rear yard of 5,001 SF or greater: 50%
2. Rear yard of between 4,501 and 5,000 SF: 45%
3. Rear yard of between 4,001 and 4,500 SF: 40%
4. Rear yard of between 3,501 and 4,000 SF: 35%
5. Rear yard of between 3,000 and 3,500 SF: 30%
6. Rear yard of less than 3,000 SF: 25%.
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Table 8: Zoning District Site Development Standards for Accessory Structures
Accessory Structure
Type R1 R2 R3 Commercial Industrial AP
Minimum Structure Setbacks
Amateur radio
towers
See note
[1], below
See note
[1], below
See note [1],
below
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
See note
[1], below
Attached Decks and
open porches
Front: 30
feet
Side: 3 feet
Rear: 30
feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: 30
feet
Side: 15
feet
Rear: 30
feet
Corner
side: 30
feet
Front: 30
feet
Side: 15 feet
Rear: 30
feet
Corner side:
30 feet
Front: 30 feet
Side: 10
feet
Rear: 3
feet
Corner
side: 30
feet
Not
Applicable
Not Applicable
Clothesline Poles Front: Not
allowed
Side: 3 feet
Rear: 3 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: Not
allowed
Side: 3 feet
Rear: 3 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not Applicable
Commercial Storage
Buildings
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Front: 30 feet
Side: 10
feet
Rear: 3 feet
Corner
side: 30
feet
Front: 30
feet
Side: 10 feet
Rear: 3 feet
Corner side:
30 feet
Front: 30 feet
Side: 10
feet
Rear: 3 feet
Corner
side: 30
feet
Detached decks Front: 30
feet
Side: 3 feet
Rear: 3 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: 30
feet
Side: 5 feet
Rear: 5 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: 30
feet
Side: 5
feet
Rear: 5
feet
Corner side:
10 feet
Front: 30 feet
Side: 10
feet
Rear: 10 feet
Corner
side: 15
feet
Not
Applicable
Not Applicable
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Accessory Structure
Type R1 R2 R3 Commercial Industrial AP
Detached garages or
carports
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to
the street
than the
principal
building [2]
Side: 5 feet
[3]
Rear: 5 feet
[3]
Corner
side: 10
feet [4]
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to
the street
than the
principal
building
Side: 5 feet
[3]
Rear: 5 feet
[3]
Corner
side: 10
feet [4]
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to the
street than
the principal
building
Side: 10 feet
Rear: 10
feet
Corner side:
10 feet [4]
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to
the street
than the
principal
building
Side: 10
feet
Rear: 10 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet [4]
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to the
street than
the principal
building
Side: 10 feet
Rear: 10
feet
Corner side:
10 feet [4]
Front: 30 feet,
but cannot be
closer to
the street than
the principal
building
Side: 10
feet
Rear: 10
feet
Corner
side: 10
feet [4]
Flagpoles Cannot be
closer than
5 feet to
any
property
line
Cannot be
closer than
5 feet to
any
property
line
Cannot be
closer
than 5
feet to
any
property
line
Cannot be
closer
than 5
feet to
any property
line
Cannot be
closer
than 5
feet to
any
property
line
Cannot be
closer
than 5
feet to
any
property
line
Gazebos Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to
the street
than the
principal
building
Side: 3 feet
Rear: 3 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to
the street
than the
principal
building
Side: 3 feet
Rear: 3 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to the
street than
the principal
building
Side: 3
feet
Rear: 3
feet
Corner side:
10 feet
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not Applicable
Noncommercial
greenhouses
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to
the street
than the
principal
building
Side: 3 feet
Rear: 3 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to
the street
than the
principal
building
Side: 3 feet
Rear: 3 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not Applicable
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Accessory Structure
Type R1 R2 R3 Commercial Industrial AP
Patios Front: 30
feet
Side: 1 foot
Rear: 1
foot
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: 30
feet
Side: 1 foot
Rear: 1
foot
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: 30
feet
Side: 5
feet
Rear: 3
feet
Corner side:
30 feet
Front: 30 feet
Side: 10
feet
Rear: 3
feet
Corner
side: 30
feet
Not
Applicable
Not Applicable
Sheds Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to
the street
than the
principal
building [2]
Side: 3 feet
Rear: 3 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to
the street
than the
principal
building
Side: 3 feet
Rear: 3 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to the
street than
the principal
building
Side: 3
feet
Rear: 3
feet
Corner side:
10 feet
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to
the street
than the
principal
building
Side: 10
feet
Rear: 3
feet
Corner
side: 30
feet
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to the
street than
the principal
building
Side: 3
feet
Rear: 3
feet
Corner side:
10 feet
Front: 30 feet,
but cannot be
closer to
the street than
the principal
building
Side: 5
feet
Rear: 5
feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Solar energy
systems
See note
[5], below
See note
[5], below
See note [5],
below
See note [5],
below
See note [5],
below
See note [5],
below
Swimming pools,
hot tubs and spas
Front: Not
allowed
Side: 5 feet
Rear: 5 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: Not
allowed
Side: 5 feet
Rear: 5 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: Not
allowed
Side: 10 feet
Rear: 10
feet
Corner side:
15 feet
Front: Not
allowed
Side: 10
feet
Rear: 10 feet
Corner
side: 15
feet
Not
Applicable
Not Applicable
Tennis or other
recreational courts
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to
the street
than the
principal
building
Side: 5 feet
Rear: 5 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to
the street
than the
principal
building
Side: 5 feet
Rear: 5 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to the
street than
the principal
building
Side: 5
feet
Rear: 5
feet
Corner side:
10 feet
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not Applicable
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Accessory Structure
Type R1 R2 R3 Commercial Industrial AP
Treehouses Front: 30
feet
Side: 3 feet
Rear: 3 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: 30
feet
Side: 3 feet
Rear: 3 feet
Corner
side: 10
feet
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not Applicable
Workshops Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to
the street
than the
principal
building [2]
Side: 5 feet
[3]
Rear: 5 feet
[3]
Corner
side: 10
feet
Front: 30
feet, but
cannot be
closer to
the street
than the
principal
building
Side: 5 feet
[3]
Rear: 5 feet
[3]
Corner
side: 10
feet
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not Applicable
Maximum Structure Height
Accessory dwelling
unit
The height
of the
dwelling
unit cannot
exceed the
height of
the principal
building or
20’,
whichever is
less
The height
of the
dwelling
unit cannot
exceed the
height of
the principal
building or
20’,
whichever is
less
The height
of the
dwelling
unit cannot
exceed the
height of
the principal
building or
20’,
whichever is
less
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Amateur radio
towers
Tower
not to
exceed
75 feet
Tower
not to
exceed
75 feet
Tower
not to
exceed
75 feet
Tower
not to
exceed
75 feet
Tower
not to exceed
75 feet
Tower
not to
exceed
75 feet
Commercial storage
buildings
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
20 feet 20 feet 25 feet
Detached accessory
buildings [6]
15 feet 15 feet 15 feet 15 feet 15 feet 15 feet
Essential services
(such as poles or
towers)
As determined
by the city
engineer
As determined
by the city
engineer
As determined
by the city
engineer
As determined
by the city
engineer
As determined
by the city
engineer
As determined
by the city
engineer
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Accessory Structure
Type R1 R2 R3 Commercial Industrial AP
Fences See
subsection
520.09
See
subsection
520.09
See
subsection
520.09
See
subsection
520.09
See
subsection
520.09
See
subsection
520.09
Flagpoles 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet 25 feet
Satellite dishes Not to
exceed 4
feet above
the roof
Not to
exceed 4
feet above
the roof
Not to
exceed 4
feet
above
the roof
Not to
exceed 4
feet
above
the roof
Not to
exceed 4 feet
above
the roof
Not to
exceed 4
feet above
the roof
Solar energy
systems
Building
mounted:
Shall not
exceed the
maximum
allowed
building
height
Freestanding:
20 feet
when
oriented at
maximum
tilt
Building
mounted:
Shall not
exceed the
maximum
allowed
building
height
Freestanding:
20 feet
when
oriented at
maximum
tilt
Building
mounted:
Shall not
exceed the
maximum
allowed
building
height
Freestanding:
20 feet
when
oriented at
maximum
tilt
Building
mounted:
Shall not
exceed the
maximum
allowed
building
height
Freestanding:
20 feet
when
oriented at
maximum
tilt
Building
mounted:
Shall not
exceed the
maximum
allowed
building
height
Freestanding: 20
feet when
oriented at
maximum tilt
Building
mounted:
Shall not
exceed the
maximum
allowed
building
height
Freestanding:
20 feet
when
oriented at
maximum
tilt
Television and Radio
Antennae
Not to
exceed 12
feet above
the roof
Not to
exceed 12
feet above
the roof
Not to
exceed 12
feet above
the roof
Not to
exceed 12
feet above
the roof
Not to
exceed 12
feet above
the roof
Not to
exceed 12
feet above
the roof
NOTES:
[1] The tower shall be located only in the rear yard, and set back at least 15 feet from any property line. However,
necessary guy wires, anchors, and wires of less than 1/4 inch may be set back at least 3 feet from any rear or
interior side property line.
[2] On interior lots abutting directly on Twin Lake, a detached accessory garage, carport, shed or workshop may be
erected within the front setback area provided it does not encroach into the required front, side or corner
side setback.
[3] If the garage, carport or workshop does not have an eave or overhang on the side or rear of the structure, the
structure may be located to a distance of 3 feet from the side or rear property line, but the structure shall not
encroach into a platted or dedicated easement.
[4] If the vehicle entrance for a detached garage faces a street or alley, the garage shall be at least 20 feet from the
corner side property line.
[5] For building-mounted solar energy systems, the collector surface and mounting devices shall not extend
beyond the required setbacks on which the building is mounted. For freestanding solar energy systems, the
system may not extend into the following setbacks when oriented at minimum design tilt:
Front: 30 feet, but cannot be located closer to the street than the principal building; Side: 5 feet; Rear: 5 feet;
Corner side: 10 feet.
[6] For the purposes of this maximum height requirement, detached accessory buildings are defined as carports,
detached garages, gazebos, noncommercial greenhouses, sheds and workshops.
Some of these structures may not be allowed in every zoning district.
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520.05 Architectural design standards for principal buildings.
Subdivision 1. Intent. It is not the intent of the city to unduly restrict design freedom when
reviewing project architecture in connection with a site plan for a principal building. However, it
is in the best interest of the city to promote high standards of architectural design and compatibility
with surrounding structures and neighborhoods.
Subd. 2. Exterior design and materials. Except for warehouse and industrial buildings that
are adequately screened from view, the following are not allowed for building exteriors:
(a) Blank walls;
(b) Unadorned prestressed concrete panels;
(c) Concrete block; and
(d) Unfinished metal and corrugated metal.
520.07. Exterior lighting.
Subd. 1. Standards. Exterior lighting is subject to the following standards:
(a) Any exterior lighting that is used to illuminate an off-street parking area, sign or other
structure shall be hooded or controlled in some manner so as to deflect light away from
any adjoining residential property or from public streets;
(b) Exterior lighting which casts light on a public street shall not exceed 1 foot candle at
the property line abutting the street and lighting which casts light on residential
property shall not exceed 0.4 foot candle at the property line abutting that residential
property; and
(c) Bare light bulbs shall not be permitted if they can be viewed from adjacent property or
the public right-of-way.
520.09. Fences and retaining walls.
Subd. 1. Fence requirements.
(a) Height requirements.
(1) Measurement of fence height. The height of a fence shall be measured as follows:
(i) Fence height is measured from the average grade to the tallest part of the fence,
including posts;
(ii) In cases where the fence is located on sloped grade, the fence height shall be
measured separately for each segment between posts; and
(iii) In the case of grade being changed where the fence is to be located, such as
when fill is added or berm is created, the maximum fence height shall be
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measured from the grade at the principal structure or the property line,
whichever is closer to the proposed fence.
(2) Fences in residential districts. Fences in residential districts shall comply with the
following:
(i) For interior lots, fences shall not be taller than 4.5 feet in the front yard and 6.5
feet in the side or rear yard (see Figure 8); and
Figure 8: Fence height on interior residential lot
(ii) For fences on corner lots, the fence height in the front and corner side yards is
determined by which side the principal building faces (see Figures 9 and 10).
Figure 9: Fence location on corner residential lot (principal building facing shorter
side)
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Figure 10: Fence location on corner residential lot (principal building facing longer
side)
(3) Fences in non-residential districts. Fences in non-residential districts shall comply
with the following:
(i) For interior lots, fences shall not be taller than 4.5 feet in the front yard and 8.5
feet in the side or rear yard; and
(ii) For corner lots, fence height is determined in the same manner as for corner
residential lots (see Figures 9 and 10), except that the maximum height shall be
8.5 feet where a 6.5 feet fence is allowed.
(b) Locational requirements.
(1) Fences may be located within a drainage and utility easement in side and rear yards.
Where such fences are installed, the city will not be responsible for repairing or
replacing the fence if work is done in the easement.
(2) Fences shall comply with the site distance triangle requirements as provided in the
Crystal city code, chapter 8.
(3) All fences, including footings, shall be located entirely upon the property where the
fence is located. It is the property owner’s responsibility to locate property lines
prior to installing a fence.
(c) Design and maintenance requirements.
(1) Barbed wire, razor wire, concertina, dannert, and above-ground electrical fences
are prohibited.
(2) Fences taller than four feet shall have posts in the ground at least ½ of the height of
the fence.
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(3) Fences shall be maintained in good repair. Any fence that is potentially dangerous
or in disrepair shall be removed or repaired.
Subd. 2. Retaining wall requirements.
(a) Retaining walls supporting an embankment to be retained on any lot that exceeds 48
inches in height shall be benched, so that no individual vertical segment of a retaining
wall exceeds a height of six feet except where the city engineer determines that
topography requires a wall of greater height. Each individual horizontal bench segment,
so constructed, shall be a minimum width of 36 inches (See Figure 11).
(b) Retaining walls over 48 inches, measured from the top of the footing to the top of the
wall, are required to be designed and certified by a registered professional licensed in
Minnesota.
Figure 11: Retaining walls shall be benched, or
terraced, so that no individual wall exceeds a height of six feet.
520.11. Landscaping.
Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of this subsection is to promote the beautification of the
city and to generally protect the public welfare through the city’s authority to regulate land use in
a method that utilizes the benefits of landscaping. Specifically, it is the purpose of this section to:
(a) Preserve and enhance the variety and extent of the city’s urban forest as an integral part
of this city’s identify and infrastructure;
(b) Protect privacy and provide buffering between land uses of differing intensities; and
(c) Increase and maintain property values.
Subd. 2. Applicability. The requirements of this subsection shall apply to all proposed
development and new land uses, unless otherwise stated herein.
Subd. 3. Approved landscaping plan.
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(a) Where landscaping is required, no building permit shall be issued until the landscaping
plan for the site has been submitted and approved.
(b) Landscaping that is in compliance with the approved plans shall be installed before a
certificate of occupancy is issued for the site. If landscaping is not installed, the
applicant shall be required to submit a cash escrow in accordance with the requirements
in the Crystal city code, section 510 for the relevant development review application.
Subd. 4. Landscaping standards.
(a) Plant quality and size.
(1) Appropriate materials. Landscape materials should complement the form of the
existing trees, plantings, and vegetation. The amount of shade or sun and soil
conditions should be considered in selecting plant materials. Plant materials are to
include those materials and species that are demonstrated to be hardy to conditions
found in Minnesota.
(2) Approved and prohibited tree species. Trees selected for specific site design
purposes shall be those trees as identified and included on the list of approved trees
as approved and amended from time to time by resolution of the city council on file
in the city clerk’s office. The city’s approved list may include prohibited trees.
(3) Free of disease. Plants shall be free of disease, insects and/or damage, and shall be
correctly labeled indicating genus, species and cultivar. No label shall be removed
until after the final inspection by the city is completed; and
(4) Variety of tree species. To curtail the spread of disease or insect infestation in a tree
species, new trees shall comply with the diversity standards of Table 9.
Table 9: Species Diversity
Number of Trees
Required on Site
Maximum Percentage of Trees that
may be of a Single Species
7-19 35%
20-39 30%
40 or more 25%
(5) Tree size requirements.
(i) Deciduous canopy or shade trees shall have a minimum Diameter at Breast
Height (DBH) of two inches for ball and burlap trees or DBH of two inches
for container trees at the time of planting. Multi-stem varieties shall be a
minimum of six feet in height above ground level at the time of planting;
(ii) Understory, small maturing, or ornamental trees shall have a minimum DBH
of two inches at time of planting. Multi-stem varieties shall be a minimum of
four feet in height above ground level at the time of planting;
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(iii) Evergreen trees shall be a minimum of six feet in height for potted or ball and
burlap trees at the time of planting.
(b) Required landscaping.
(1) Any lot remaining after providing parking, sidewalks, driveways, building or other
permitted site improvements shall be planted and maintained in trees, shrubs, turf
grass, native grasses, flowering plants, or similar landscaping material.
(2) Not less than one canopy tree for each 1,000 square feet of the site with the
following exceptions:
(i) One and two family dwellings when located on existing lots of record, but
subdivisions platted after the effective date of this UDC shall meet this
requirement; and
(ii) Parking lots, which have specific requirements in this Section and;
(iii) Existing healthy, well-formed canopy and understory trees may be credited
towards the requirements of this subsection, provided that the tree is protected
before and during development of the site and maintained thereafter in a healthy
growing condition. The trees to be credited shall be on the city’s list of
approved trees.
(3) Not less than one shrub for each 100 square feet of the site, with the following
exceptions:
(i) One and two family dwellings; and
(ii) Parking lots, which have specific requirements in this section.
(c) Installation of vegetation.
(1) General requirements.
(i) Minimum dimensions. Wherever this UDC requires a landscaped area of a
specified width, the width shall be measured within (interior measurements)
any curb or wall bordering the landscaping area.
(ii) Soils. Where landscaping is required, good quality loose soil must be provided
and shall not include substandard fill, gravel, sand or highly alkaline soil
material.
(iii) Ball and burlap. Landscape materials installed in a ball or burlap form shall be
installed such that the ball and burlap does not extend above the immediate
grade at installation.
(iv) Protective curbing. Where landscaping is installed in areas that are designed to
manage storm water run-off, no protective curbing shall be constructed that
prohibits the flow of or infiltration of surface water. In other instances
landscape islands and similar landscape areas may be protected by a B6-12
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concrete curb and gutter where otherwise deemed necessary by the city
engineer.
(v) Safety requirements. Landscape materials shall be located so that at maturity
they do not interfere with safe sight lines for pedestrians or vehicular traffic and
do not conflict with overhead lights or utility lines.
(2) Turf or ground cover.
(i) Requirements for native prairie grasses and or drought tolerant species of native
are located in the Crystal city code, section 615.
(ii) Ground cover may consist of grass normally grown in permanent lawns in
Minnesota. Such turf grass shall be planted according to the requirements found
in the Crystal city code, section 615, and may be sodded or seeded, except in
swales or other areas subject to erosion where solid sod, erosion reducing net,
or suitable mulch shall be used.
(iii) Ground cover may be supplemented with decorative rocks, pebbles, sand, or
similar materials, when used for decorative purposes.
(3) Trees.
(i) Trees in public rights-of-way. The requirements for planting trees in the public
right-of-way are found in the Crystal city code, section 800.
(ii) Tree roots. Trees of species whose roots are known to cause damage to public
roadways or other public improvements shall not be planted closer than 15 feet
to such public improvements.
(4) Earth berms.
(i) Berms shall be physical barriers which block or screen a view in a manner
similar to a hedge, fence or wall.
(ii) Berms shall be constructed with proper and adequate plant material to prevent
erosion. Where existing vegetative and/or topographic conditions provide a
Where berms are to be mowed, the maximum permitted slope is 3:1 (See Figure
12).
Figure 12: Illustration of a permitted berm slope.
(d) Maintenance of landscaped areas.
(1) All landscaping (e.g., ground cover, hedges, lawns, shrubs, and trees) shall be
maintained in a healthful and thriving condition at all times; and
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(2) The landscaping shall regularly be kept clean and free of debris, litter, and weeds.
Subd. 5. Tree preservation and replacement requirements.
(a) Tree inventory required. As part of a submittal application for site plan review or a
subdivision, the applicant shall submit a tree inventory. The inventory shall be taken
and reported by a qualified arborist, nurseryman, horticulturist, or landscape architect
who is licensed, certified, registered or otherwise qualified in the State of Minnesota
and shall depict the following:
(1) Lot lines of the parcel(s) involved;
(2) The exact location, health, type, and size of all trees with a DBH of 12 inches or
more; and
(3) Recommendations of which trees, or stands of trees, should be retained and
protected.
(b) Tree protection requirements. All trees with a DBH of 12 inches or more shall be
retained to the maximum extent feasible, with the following exceptions:
(1) Trees that are dead or dying based on an analysis and report by a qualified arborist;
(2) Trees that are determined by the city engineer to be an immediate nuisance or threat
to an existing structure, underground utility, or to the public health, safety, or
welfare;
(3) Trees that may be prohibited by the city as established in this section;
(4) Trees located on publicly owned land or within public rights-of-way that the city,
or its authorized agent, needs to remove to complete street improvement projects;
and
(5) Trees that are an obstacle to access on the lot and no alternative exists for relocating
such access.
(c) Tree replacement requirements.
(1) If a tree with a DBH of 12 inches or more is removed according to the requirements
of subd. 2, above, replacement trees shall be provided in accordance with Table 10.
A tree will be considered removed if 30 percent or more of the trunk diameter is
injured.
Table 10: Replacement Tree Requirements
Caliper of Original Tree Replacement Trees Required
12 to 17 inches DBH One replacement tree for each protected tree removed
18 to 23 inches DBH Three replacement trees for each protected tree removed
24 to 35inches DBH Six replacement tree for each protected tree removed
36 to 47 inches DBH Ten replacement trees for each protected tree removed
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48+ inches DBH Twelve replacement trees for each protected tree removed
(2) Each replacement tree shall have a minimum DBH of at least two inches.
(d) Tree protection requirements. The following are the requirements for those trees that
are to be preserved on the site during construction.
(1) Paving or soil compaction prohibited. The area within the critical root zone (as
defined as five feet beyond the drip line) of any protected tree shall not be subject
to paving or soil compaction.
(2) Owner’s responsibility. During site development, the property owner or developer
shall be responsible for the erection of any and all barriers necessary to protect any
existing or installed trees from damage both during and after construction.
(3) Tree protection fencing.
(i) All protected trees shall be fenced in before grading or other land-disturbing
activity begins. Fencing shall extend at least five feet from the edge of the drip
line (See Figure 13 for illustration of a drip line), but in no case closer than ten
feet to the trunk;
Figure 13: Illustration of protective fence placement for trees.
(ii) The zoning administrator shall consider existing site conditions in determining
the exact location of any tree protection fencing; and
(iii) All fencing required by this subsection shall be at least four feet in height and
secured using appropriate posts.
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(e) Encroachments into root zones. Encroachment into root zones shall comply with the
following:
(1) Encroachments within the root zones of trees protected in accordance with this
subsection shall occur only in rare instances; and
(2) If such an encroachment is anticipated, written verification by a qualified arborist
shall be required documenting the tree’s condition before and after the
encroachment, including preventive measures that shall be employed prior to,
during, and after the encroachment to insure the viability of the tree.
Subd. 6. Parking lot landscaping requirements.
(a) Purpose. The purpose for parking lot landscaping requirements is to provide for
effectively designed and properly placed landscape improvements to minimize the
potential negative effects of large expanses of asphalt, such as creating unnecessary
surface water runoff and presenting a sterile image.
(b) Parking lots adjacent to streets. The area of a parking lot facing a street shall comply
with the following:
(1) A parking area for a nonresidential, institutional, or multi-family residential use
adjacent to a public street shall be designed to provide a minimum five-foot
landscaped planting strip between the street right-of-way and any parking area (see
Figure 14);
Figure 14: Perimeter landscaping required between a parking lot and a street.
(2) The landscaping shall have a minimum height of 36 inches and be designed and
maintained to screen cars from view of the street and meet the site visibility
requirements of the Crystal city code, chapter 8;
(3) Screening materials may include a combination of plant materials including trees,
shrubs, raised planters, solid decorative masonry walls, or other screening devices
which meet the intent of this requirement (see Figure 15); and
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Figure 15: Illustration of parking lot perimeter screening.
(4) Shade trees shall be provided at a minimum rate of one for every 30 linear feet of
landscaped area.
(c) Parking lots adjacent to side or rear property lines. Parking areas for a nonresidential,
institutional, or multiple family dwelling use shall provide a perimeter landscape strip
at least five feet wide (inside dimension) where the parking area adjoins a side or rear
property line.
(d) Parking lots adjacent to residential uses. Parking lots adjacent to a one or two family
dwelling shall comply with the following:
(1) A ten-foot landscaped buffer shall be provided between the parking lot and the
property line of the residential use;
(2) The landscaping shall have a minimum height of 36 inches and be designed and
maintained to screen cars from view of the residential use;
(3) Screening materials may include a combination of plant materials including raised
trees, shrubs, planters, solid decorative masonry walls, or other screening devices
which meet the intent of this requirement; and
(4) Shade trees shall be provided at the rate of one for each 30 linear feet of landscaped
area along the property line between the parking lot and the residential use.
(e) Landscaping for parking lot interior. The landscaping for the interior of a parking lot
shall comply with the following:
(1) Amount of landscaping.
(i) Parking lots with 20 or more spaces shall provide landscaping at a minimum
ratio of ten percent of the gross area of the parking lot (including all drive and
parking aisles). If parking is located on the side of the structure (not adjacent to
a street) or in the rear, this landscaping ratio may be reduced to five percent;
(ii) Trees not less than five feet in height and 15-gallon container in size shall be
planted throughout the parking lot; and
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(2) Landscaping location. Landscaping shall be evenly dispersed throughout the
parking lot, as follows:
(i) Landscaped islands shall have a minimum width of nine feet as the narrowest
dimension;
(ii) Shade trees planted using an orchard-style planting (the placement of trees in
uniformly-spaced rows) is encouraged for larger parking areas;
(iii) The area not covered by the canopy of the tree, but within an interior landscape
area, shall be covered by shrubs, grass, ground cover, landscape gravel, or
mulch.
520.13. Screening.
Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to increase or maintain property values and
generally protect the public welfare by screening uses that could have an adverse impact on
neighboring properties.
Subd. 2. Applicability. The requirements of this section shall apply to all proposed
development and new land uses unless otherwise stated.
Subd. 3. Types of screening. Screening may consist of vegetation, fences, walls, berms, or
other visual barriers.
Subd. 4. Items to be screened. The following areas shall be screened in accordance with
this section:
(a) Waste receptacles. Outdoor waste receptacles, including dumpsters, grease collection
containers and recycling containers, shall be screened on all sides by wood or masonry
walls with a minimum height of six feet. One side of the storage area shall be furnished
with swinging doors. Whenever feasible, the enclosure shall be located in the side or
rear yard, away from residential areas.
(b) Ground-mounted mechanical equipment. The zoning administrator may require that
large ground-mounted mechanical equipment and utility meters that are not located on
and screened by the building or structure, be screened from view of adjacent properties
or public rights-of-way. Equipment for one and two-family dwellings is exempted
from this requirement.
(c) Roof-mounted mechanical equipment. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be
screened from view of adjacent properties and public rights-of-way through the use of
building walls, parapets, and/or roof systems (See Figure 16).
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Figure 16: Example of how parapet walls are utilized
to screen roof mounted mechanical equipment.
(d) Outdoor storage. Screening shall create a visual and or/sound barrier of the object being
screened from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way.
(e) Commercial uses. Screening shall create a visual and/or sound barrier between the
commercial use and residential dwellings. Requirements for parking lot screening are
found in the Crystal city code, subsection 520.11.
(f) Multi-family residential dwellings. Screening shall create a visual barrier between the
multiple family dwelling and one and two family residential dwellings or commercial
buildings. Requirements for parking lot screening are found in the Crystal city code,
subsection 520.11.
Subd. 5. Design standards for screening. Screening shall comply with the following design
standards:
(a) Screening shall be installed to create a visual barrier so as to reduce the vision of the
object being screened;
(b) If vegetation is used for screening, it shall consist of a compact evergreen or deciduous
hedge or trees of a sufficient width and density to provide an effective screen
throughout the year;
(c) If a berm is used for screening, it shall be of a sufficient height to provide an effective
screen; and
(d) A screening fence or wall shall be constructed of masonry, brick or wood. Such
screening shall provide a solid screening effect and not exceed the height limitations in
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the Crystal city code, subsection 520.09. Fences or walls shall be compatible with the
architectural materials and patterns of the principal structure (see Figure 17).
Figure 17: Use of a wall and fencing for screening
that is architecturally compatible with the principal building.
Subd. 6. Approval of screening. Screening shall be approved during review of a zoning
certificate, site plan, or conditional use permit. In addition to what is required in this subsection,
the zoning administrator or city council may require a specific type of screening to be used in a
specific situation.
Subd. 7. Deviation from standards. Screening which deviates from the standards identified
in this subsection may be approved by the zoning administrator or the city council, dependent on
the type of application required, based on the unique circumstances of the proposal. In deciding
whether or not to approve the alternative screening plan, the zoning administrator or city council
may consider the following:
(a) The items are sufficiently screened by a building or vegetation or the natural features
of the site; and
(b) Due to the nature of the surrounding area and the character of the items to be screened,
screening of the items is not necessary.
520.15. Off-street parking and loading.
Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of off-street parking requirements is to alleviate or prevent
congestion of the public right-of-way and to promote the safety and general welfare of the public,
by establishing requirements for off-street parking of motor vehicles as a use that is accessory to
the utilization of various parcels of land or structures.
Subd. 2 Applicability.
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(a) New uses. The parking requirements of this subsection shall apply to a zoning
certificate application as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.15, or site
plan application as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.17, for the
construction of a new building or use in any zoning district.
(b) Expanded uses.
(1) Whenever a building or use created prior to the effective date of this UDC is
changed or enlarged in floor area, number of units, seating capacity, or otherwise
that will create a need for an increase in the number of parking spaces, the additional
parking spaces shall be provided on the basis of the new demand created by the
enlargement or change.
(2) If the proposed expansion or enlargement will increase the floor area, number of
dwelling units, seating capacity, or other area to an extent larger than 50 percent of
the building or use prior to the effective date of this UDC, then the entire site shall
come into compliance with the requirements of this subsection.
(c) Change of use. No change of use shall be authorized unless the new use meets the
minimum number of parking spaces required by this subsection.
(d) Existing uses. The parking requirements of this section shall not apply to buildings and
uses legally in existence on the effective date of this UDC unless modified in the
manner stated in this subsection. Furthermore, any parking facilities now serving such
existing buildings or uses shall not be reduced below the requirements established in
this section in the future.
Subd. 3. General provisions.
(a) Parking plan required. Plans for all parking facilities, including parking garages, shall
be submitted to the zoning administrator for review whether through zoning certificate
application as established in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.15, or site plan
review application as established in subsection 510.17.
(b) Parking spaces to be permanent. Each parking space shall be permanently available,
marked, and maintained for parking purposes for the use which it is intended to serve.
(c) Storage of vehicles and on-street parking. Parking and storage of any motorized vehicle
may occur within a garage, carport, or other building approved for parking in
accordance with the applicable sections of this UDC. Requirements for parking on a
public street are provided in the Crystal city code, section 1310.
(d) Vehicles for sale. No vehicle, trailer, or other personal property shall be parked on an
unpaved surface for the purpose of displaying the vehicle, trailer, or other personal
property for hire, rental, or sale, unless the applicable zoning allows the use or the use
is allowed as provided in the Crystal city code, section 1310.
(e) General access and circulation requirements. The traffic generated by any use, whether
vehicular or pedestrian shall be channeled and controlled in a manner that will avoid:
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(1) Congestion on the public streets;
(2) Traffic hazards including obstacles to safe pedestrian access; and
(3) Excessive traffic through residential areas, particularly truck traffic. Internal traffic
shall be so regulated as to ensure its safe and orderly flow.
Traffic into and out of business areas shall to the maximum extent possible, be forward
moving with no backing into streets.
Subd. 4. Rules for computation.
(a) Calculation. The following rules shall apply when computing parking spaces:
(1) Driveway space meeting parking requirements. Entrances, exits, or driveways shall
not be computed as any part of a required parking lot or area, except in the case of
one or two family dwellings where driveways may be used in calculating the
amount of off-street parking.
(2) Multiple uses. Unless otherwise noted or approved, off-street parking areas serving
more than one use shall provide parking in an amount equal to the combined total
of the requirements for each use. The required base number of parking spaces shall
be counted only once for multiple use buildings.
(3) Area measurements. All square-footage-based parking standards shall be computed
on the basis of gross floor area of all floors in a nonresidential building. Up to 15
percent of the gross floor area may be excluded from the above calculation if the
area is used for storage, loading, unloading, or for mechanical equipment.
(4) Vehicle fuel stations. Spaces at the pump at a vehicle fuel station may count toward
the minimum parking space requirements.
(b) Occupancy-or capacity-based standards.
(1) For the purpose of computing parking requirements based on employees, students,
residents, or occupants, calculations shall be based on the typical, or average,
number of persons working on a single shift or the typical enrollment, whichever
is applicable.
(2) In hospitals, bassinets shall not be counted as beds.
(3) In the case of benches, pews, and similar seating accommodations, each 24 inches
thereof shall be counted as one seat for the purpose of determining the parking
requirements. If fixed seating is not provided, then each seven square feet of floor
area shall be counted as one seat.
(c) Unlisted uses.
(1) Upon receiving an application for a use not specifically listed in the parking
schedule below, the zoning administrator shall apply the parking standard specified
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for the listed use that is deemed most similar to the proposed use in regards to use,
size, and intensity of use.
(2) If the zoning administrator determines that there is no listed use similar to the
proposed use, intensity, or size, they may refer to the estimates of parking demand
based on recommendations of the American Planning Association (APA), the
Urban Land Institute (ULI) and/or the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE).
(3) The zoning administrator’s decision regarding parking requirements for a specific
use is appealable to the board of appeals and adjustments as provided in the Crystal
city code, subsection 510.35.
Subd. 5. Tandem parking.
(1) The use of tandem parking (when one space is located directly behind another) is
allowed; however, the parking spaces that will be blocked, or potentially blocked
by other vehicles shall not count toward the requirements of this subsection. One-
and two-family dwelling units shall be exempt from this requirement.
Subd. 6. Off-street parking space requirements.
(1) Table 11 defines the number of parking spaces required for each use within the city.
(2) The applicant may vary from the required number of parking spaces as provided in
subdivision 8 of this section.
Table 11: Parking Spaces by Use
Use Type
Minimum
Maximum
Residential Use Category
Accessory
dwelling units
1 space in addition to the
number of spaces required for
the principal building on the
property
Not Applicable
Bed and
breakfast
establishments
2 spaces for the
owner/occupant of the
dwelling, at least one of which
must be enclosed in a garage,
plus 1 space per guest
sleeping room
Not Applicable
Dwellings, one
and two family
2 spaces per dwelling unit, one
of which must be enclosed in a
garage
Not applicable
Dwellings,
multiple-family
2 spaces per dwelling unit, one
of which must be enclosed in a
garage [1]
Not applicable
Specialized
care facilities
4 spaces, plus 1 space per 5
beds
Not applicable
Commercial Use Category
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Table 11: Parking Spaces by Use
Use Type
Minimum
Maximum
Amusement
Centers
10 spaces, plus no less than 1
space per 500 square feet of
gross floor area
10 spaces, plus no more than
1 space per 250 square feet
of gross floor area
Banquet halls
or event
centers
See Public, Institutional, or
Recreational Use Category
Bowling alleys 4 spaces, plus 4 spaces for
each lane
Not applicable
Funeral Homes 4 spaces, plus no less than 1
space per 3 seats in the main
assembly hall, plus no less
than 1 space per 300 square
feet of gross floor area not
used for seating. [3]
4 spaces, plus no more than 1
space per 2 seats in the main
assembly hall, plus no less
than 1 space per 200 square
feet of gross floor area not
used for seating. [3]
Health and
fitness club
4 spaces, plus no less than
300 square feet of gross floor
area, not including court, gym
or pool area, plus 4 spaces per
basketball court, plus 2 spaces
per tennis or racquetball court,
plus 1 space per 50 square
feet of deck area for a
swimming pool
Not applicable
Hotel, Motel,
Extended Stay
Establishments
1 space per room or suite, plus
1 space per employee on the
major shift. [2]
Not applicable
Office 4 spaces, plus no less than 1
space per 500 square feet of
gross floor area
4 spaces, plus no more than 1
space per 250 square feet of
gross floor area
Restaurants
and bars
4 spaces, plus no less than 1
space per 100 square feet of
gross floor area
4 spaces, plus no more than 1
space per 50 square feet of
gross floor area
Retail
Establishments
and Personal
Service
4 spaces, plus no less than 1
space per 500 square feet of
gross floor area [4]
4 spaces, plus no more than 1
space per 250 square feet of
gross floor area [4]
Theaters or
Auditoriums
4 spaces, plus no less than 1
space per 4 seats based on
the cumulative design capacity
of the assembly room or
spaces
4 spaces, plus no more than 1
space per 2 seats based on
the cumulative design
capacity of the assembly room
or spaces
Vehicle, Boat,
or Recreational
Sales or Rental
4 spaces, plus 1 space per
employee on the major shift.
Such spaces are in addition to
the vehicles parked for display
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Table 11: Parking Spaces by Use
Use Type
Minimum
Maximum
Vehicle Fuel
Sales
4 spaces, plus 2 spaces per
service or repair stall if
applicable, plus no less than 1
space per 300 square feet of
building area used for the sale
of goods or services
4 spaces, plus 2 spaces per
service or repair stall if
applicable, plus no more than
1 space per 150 square feet
of building area used for the
sale of goods or services
Vehicle Wash
or Detailing
1) Drive-through, staffed: 2
spaces, plus 1 space per
employee on the major shift
2) Drive-through, not staffed: 2
spaces
3) Self-service: 2 spaces
Industrial, Manufacturing, Research and Wholesale Use Category
Manufacturing 4 spaces, plus no less than 1
space per 1,000 square feet of
gross floor area
4 spaces, plus no more than 1
space per 500 square feet of
gross floor area
Warehouses 4 spaces, plus no less than 1
space per 3,000 square feet of
gross floor area
4 spaces, plus no more than 1
space per 1,000 square feet
of gross floor area
Public, Institutional, or Recreational Use Category
High School,
college,
university, or
trade/business
school
4 spaces, plus no less than 1
space per classroom, plus no
less than 1 space per 2
students based on design
capacity
Not applicable
Hospital Number of spaces as required
per a parking study
Number of spaces as required
per a parking study
Library 4 spaces, plus no less than 1
space per 400 square feet of
gross floor area
4 spaces, plus no more than 1
space per 200 square feet of
gross floor area
Outdoor
Recreational
Facilities
10 spaces per acre of play
field, plus 4 per basketball
court, two space per tennis
court, or 1 space per 50
square feet of deck area for a
swimming pool
Not applicable
Banquet halls,
event centers,
Religious
Institutions, or
similar places
where persons
gather or
assemble
4 spaces, plus no less than 1
space per 3 seats based on
the cumulative design capacity
of the assembly room or
spaces
4 spaces, plus no more than 1
space per 2 seats based on
the cumulative design
capacity of the assembly room
or spaces
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Table 11: Parking Spaces by Use
Use Type
Minimum
Maximum
Schools,
elementary and
middle school
10 spaces, plus no less than 1
space per classroom and 1
space per 40 students based
on designed capacity
Not applicable
Notes:
1. The minimum number of parking spaces for senior housing is 1 space per household unit, 50%
of which shall be enclosed in a garage.
2. If applicable, 1 space per 4 person capacity shall be provided for conference rooms or other
assembly spaces and 1 space shall be provided for a manager who resides on the property.
3. Motor vehicle stacking space shall also be provided for making up a funeral procession,
although drive aisles in the parking lot may be used for stacking.
4. The parking requirement for retail sales and service establishments with more than 50% or
more of gross floor area devoted to storage or warehouse shall be: 4 spaces, plus no less than 1
space per 500 nor more than 1 space per 250 square feet devoted to sales or service, plus no
less than 1 space per 3,000 nor more than 1,000 square feet of storage.
Subd. 7. Disabled parking requirements. Parking spaces required for the disabled shall be
provided in compliance with all applicable state and federal requirements. If practicable, spaces
for the disabled shall be located so they provide easy access from the closest parking area to the
major entrance of the use for which they are provided.
Subd. 8. Modification of parking requirements. For all uses except one and two-family
dwellings, the number of parking spaces required in Table 11 may be modified according to the
following provisions. Approval of requests to provide more or less parking spaces, or reducing the
number of enclosed spaces, shall be made according to the applicable review procedure associated
with the principal uses listed in Table 11, unless otherwise noted in this subsection.
(a) Providing more parking spaces. An applicant may request up to ten percent additional
spaces beyond the maximum allowed in Table 11, but shall be required to provide the
information below. The request shall be reviewed according to a Type 1 review
procedure and the decision of the zoning administrator is appealable according to the
requirements in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.35.
(1) Number of customers, patients, visitors, or other patrons of the proposed use.
Information shall also be included detailing the expected parking behavior of these
people (i.e., how long a customer may be at the facility);
(2) Number of full-time and part-time employees; and
(3) Number and approximate timing of deliveries.
(b) Providing fewer parking spaces. An applicant may request a reduction of up to ten
percent of the minimum required spaces in Table 11 but shall be required to provide
the following information. The request shall be reviewed according to a Type 1 review
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procedure and the decision of the zoning administrator is appealable according to the
requirements in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.35
(1) Number of customers, patients, visitors, or other patrons of the proposed use.
Information shall also be included detailing the expected parking behavior of these
people (i.e., how long a customer may be at the facility).
(2) Number of full-time and part-time employees.
(3) Number and approximate timing of deliveries.
(c) Reducing the number of required enclosed parking spaces. An applicant may request
a reduction of up to ten percent of the required number of enclosed spaces in Table 11
but shall be required to submit a description of why it is not feasible to construct the
required number of enclosed spaces. The request shall be reviewed according to a Type
1 review procedure and the decision of the zoning administrator is appealable according
to the requirements in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.35.
(d) Shadow parking. A portion of the required parking spaces may remain landscaped and
unpaved or paved with pervious (i.e., “green”) pavers, provided that the parking and
unpaved areas complies with the following standards and is authorized in accordance
with the approval of the relevant development review application (see Figure 18):
(1) The parking plan submitted with the zoning certificate or site plan review
application shall denote the location and layout of that portion of the parking area
that currently is deemed not required. The plan shall indicate that the “shadow”
parking spaces will be constructed according to these regulations in the event that
the zoning administrator determines at any time that all or any portion of this
parking is necessary;
(2) At no time shall any portion of the required parking area that is so designated for
future construction be used for the construction of any structure or paved surface
with the exception that pervious pavers may be used to provide temporary parking
provided that the pavers allow for grass and other vegetation to grow through the
material;
(3) At no time shall any portion of the required parking or loading that is so designated
for future construction, as provided herein, be counted as open space or other non-
paved areas required by other provisions of this section; and
(4) The owner shall initiate construction of the approved "future" parking area(s), as
identified on the approved parking plan, within six months of the receipt of a
certified letter or a letter through normal postal service (in the event that the
certified letter is not accepted) sent to the owner of record from the zoning
administrator, identifying that such parking is determined to be necessary.
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Figure 18: Illustration of shadow parking concept.
(e) Shared parking. Except for one and two-family dwellings, a portion of the required
parking spaces may be located on an adjacent property if the parking area complies
with the standards in this subdivision and is authorized in accordance with the approval
of the relevant development review application.
(1) Shared parking is encouraged and permitted if the multiple uses that the shared
parking will benefit can cooperatively establish and operate the facilities.
(2) The applicant shall have the burden of proof for reduction of the total number of
parking spaces and shall document and submit information substantiating their
request. Shared parking may be approved if:
(i) A sufficient number of spaces is provided to meet the highest demand of the
participating uses;
(ii) Evidence has been submitted by the parties operating the shared parking
facility, to the satisfaction of the zoning administrator, documenting the nature
of uses and the times when the individual uses will operate so as to demonstrate
the lack of potential conflict between them;
(iii) The shared parking spaces will not be located in excess of 500 feet from the
further most point of the space to the front door, or other viable building
entrance as approved by the zoning administrator, of the use they are intended
to serve;
(iv) A shared parking agreement is submitted and reviewed as to form by the city
attorney, that provides for the rights of the respective parties to use the shared
parking areas in a manner adequate to accommodate multiple users or that
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parking spaces will be shared at specific times of the day (i.e., one activity uses
the spaces during daytime hours and another activity uses the spaces during
evening hours). This agreement shall include evidence of deed restrictions or
other recorded covenants that ensure that the spaces will be properly
maintained during the life of the development;
(v) The approved shared parking agreement shall be filed with the application for
a zoning certificate or site plan and shall be recorded at Hennepin County in a
manner as to encumber all properties involved in the shared parking
agreement; and
(vi) No zoning certificate will be issued until proof of recordation of the agreement
is provided to the zoning administrator.
Subd. 9. Location of parking.
(a) Parking spaces shall be located on the same lot as the principal use they serve unless
the spaces meet the requirements as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection
520.15, subdivision 8(e).
(b) Except for one and two-family dwellings, head-in parking, directly off of and adjacent
to a public street, with each stall having its own direct access to the public street, shall
be prohibited.
(c) Parking is prohibited in any screening or landscaping buffering areas required by this
UDC.
(d) In residential districts, off-street parking shall not be provided in the front setback or
side street setback, except for one and two-family dwellings, subject to the limitations
as provided in subsection (e), below.
(e) In the case of one and two-family dwellings, off-street parking is only permitted on a
hard surfaced driveway leading directly into a garage. Each property may also have
one hard surfaced auxiliary parking space in addition to the driveway meeting the
following requirements. Those properties without a garage or with only a single stall
garage may have two auxiliary parking spaces:
(1) An auxiliary space shall be located immediately adjacent to one side of the
driveway, immediately adjacent to one side of the garage, or as one turn-around
space immediately adjacent to the driveway (see Figure 19);
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Figure 19: Options for locating an auxiliary parking space.
(2) An auxiliary space cannot exceed 12 feet in width and 24 feet in length, and must
be at least ten feet from the habitable portion of a residential structure on an adjacent
property; and
(3) For access to the auxiliary space, a hard surfaced taper also is permitted, provided
it does not extend into the boulevard and has an angle of at least 22-1/2 degrees and
no more than 45 degrees. If the property has setback or topographic constraints that
prevent reasonable access to a lawful auxiliary space, then the city engineer may
allow the taper to extend into the boulevard but only to the minimum extent
necessary to provide reasonable access.
Subd. 10. Setbacks.
(a) The face of the curb shall not be within five feet of any property line and the back of
the curb shall not be within four feet of any property line.
(b) If a parking lot for a commercial, institutional, or multi-family dwelling use is adjacent
to a property used for one or two-family residential dwellings, the face of the curb for
the parking lot shall not be within ten feet of the shared property line and the back of
the curb shall not be within nine feet of the shared property line.
(c) All setbacks near intersections of public streets shall be determined by the city
engineer.
Subd. 11. Parking design standards. Required parking areas shall be designed, constructed,
and maintained in compliance with the requirements of this subsection.
(a) Access to parking area. Access to parking areas (i.e. driveways) shall be as provided as
follows. Requirements for curb cuts and driveways approaches are provided in the
Crystal city code, subsection 800.57.
(1) One and two-family dwellings. Driveway width shall not exceed the width of the
garage’s vehicle entrance plus six feet, except that properties without a garage or
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with only a single stall garage shall not have a driveway that exceeds 16 feet in
width.
(2) Access for uses other than one and two-family dwellings.
(i) Parking areas shall provide suitable maneuvering area so that vehicles enter
from and exit to a public street in a forward direction only.
(ii) Parking lots shall be designed to prevent access at any point other than at
designated access drives.
(iii) A development that provides 20 or more parking spaces shall have access
driveways that are not intersected by a parking aisle, parking space, or another
access driveway for a minimum distance of 20 feet from the street right-of-
way, to provide a queuing or stacking area for vehicles entering and exiting
the parking area (See Figure 20).
Figure 20: Non-impeded access driveway.
(iv) A minimum unobstructed clearance height of 14 feet shall be maintained above
areas accessible to vehicles within nonresidential developments.
(b) Parking space dimensions.
(1) Each parking space and aisle shall comply with the minimum dimensions in Table
12 as illustrated in Figure 21.
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Table 12: Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions
Angle of
Parking
(degrees)
One-Way
Maneuvering
Aisle Width
(Feet)
“A”
Two-Way
Maneuvering
Aisle Width
(Feet)
“A”
Parking Stall Width
(Feet)
“B”
Parking Stall Length
(Feet)
“C”
Compact
Size
Low
Turnover Full Size Compact
Size
Low
Turnover Full Size
0 o – Parallel 12 20 8 8.5 9 18 22 22
30 o – 53o 14 20 8 8.5 9 16 20 20
54 o – 75 o 18 22 8 8.5 9 16 20 20
76 o – 90 o 22 24 8 8.5 9 16 18 18
Figure 21: Parking space and aisle requirements based on angle of parking.
(2) When the length of a parking space abuts a column, fence, wall, or other
obstruction, the required width of the entire parking space shall be increased by at
least one foot.
(3) The required length of a parking space shall not provide for a vehicle overhanging
a landscaped area or walkway.
(4) Use of compact vehicle spaces. This subsection provides for the establishment of
compact vehicle spaces as an alternative to full sized spaces. Such spaces shall
comply with the following:
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(i) For parking lots with 50 or more spaces, a minimum of five percent of the total
spaces shall be designed for compact vehicle spaces;
(ii) A maximum of 20 percent of spaces in any single parking lot may be dedicated
to compact parking spaces;
(iii) Compact spaces shall be clearly labeled for “compact cars” and grouped
together in one or more locations or at regular intervals so that only compact
vehicles can easily maneuver into the space;
(iv) Existing developments that wish to utilize this subsection to create additional
parking spaces (e.g., either by adding land area to an existing parking lot or
modifying an existing parking lot to gain more spaces) shall first apply for a
zoning certificate or site plan review, whichever is applicable; and
(v) The minimum off-street parking dimensions for compact vehicle spaces shall
be as identified in Table 12.
(5) Low turnover parking. This subsection allows for the establishment of narrower
parking spaces in locations where the typical user parks for more than two hours.
Such spaces shall comply with the following:
(i) The zoning administrator shall determine whether the proposed low turnover
spaces are consistent with the stated purpose of this subsection;
(ii) Existing developments that wish to utilize this section to create additional
parking spaces (e.g., either by adding land area to an existing parking lot or
modifying an existing parking lot to gain more spaces) shall first apply for a
zoning certificate or site plan review, whichever is applicable; and
(iii) The minimum off-street parking dimensions for low turnover parking spaces
shall be as identified in Table 12.
(c) Surfacing.
(1) Within all zoning districts, parking lots and driveways shall be paved and
permanently maintained with asphalt, concrete, or approved paving units.
(2) Parking lots and driveways may be constructed with the use of other all-weather
surfacing as determined to be appropriate by the city engineer, where it is first
determined that a surface other than asphalt or concrete is consistent with the
driveways of similar properties in the vicinity, and that the alternate surface will
not impair accessibility for emergency vehicles.
(3) The grade elevation of any parking area shall not exceed ten percent.
(d) Striping and identification.
(1) Parking spaces shall be clearly outlined with four-inch wide lines painted on the
parking surface.
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(2) The striping shall be continuously maintained in a clear and visible manner in
compliance with the approved plans.
(3) The color of the striping shall be white or yellow, unless another color is required
by state law (e.g., parking for the disabled).
(e) Grading and drainage.
(1) All grading plans relating to the parking facilities shall be reviewed and approved
by the city engineer before any work can commence.
(2) All off-street parking facilities shall be properly graded and drained so as to dispose
of all surface water accumulated within the area of the parking lot.
(3) In no instance shall a storm drainage facility be designed to allow the flow of water
into abutting property without an approved easement.
(f) Curbing. The purpose of curbing is to minimize storm water runoff, protect building
and parking lot edges, and increase the survivability of plants. The following standards
are applicable to curbing:
(1) Except for one- or two-family dwellings, all parking areas or lots shall have cast-
in-place concrete barrier curb and gutter around the perimeter of the entire parking
lot. The curb shall be at least six inches wide and the gutter shall be at least 12
inches wide. This minimum standard is typically referred to as “B6-12” curb and
gutter.
(g) Sight distances. Adequate sight distances for vehicles and pedestrians shall be provided
for parking lots.
(h) Parking lot landscaping. Requirements for parking lot landscaping are provided in the
Crystal city code, subsection 520.11.
(i) Parking lot lighting. If exterior lighting is proposed in the parking plan, the lighting
shall meet the requirements as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 520.07.
(j) Pedestrian connections. When feasible, the parking plan shall show pedestrian
connections within the property and to existing or planned public sidewalk and trail
connections.
(k) Deviation from standards requires a detailed study. No proposed parking layout which
deviates from the standards identified in this section and which could create a safety
hazard(s) shall be allowed unless the developer provides a detailed report or study
prepared by a registered transportation engineer who demonstrates that the parking
layout is a viable alternative and is consistent with the purpose of this section. This
alternative plan is subject to the approval of the city engineer.
Subd. 12 Maintenance. All parking spaces, driveways, and striping shall be continually
maintained in a clean and orderly manner and kept in good repair.
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Subd. 13. Loading space requirements.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of these requirements is to provide design standards for loading
spaces if such spaces are proposed by a property owner.
(b) Prohibition. Loading spaces are prohibited in all residential zoning districts.
(c) General design standards. Loading spaces shall be designed, constructed, and
maintained in accordance with the standards and requirements set forth below:
(1) Location of required loading spaces. Loading spaces shall be:
(i) As near as possible to the main structure and limited to the rear two-thirds of
the parcel, if feasible;
(ii) Situated to ensure that the loading facility is screened from adjacent streets;
(iii) Situated to ensure that loading and unloading takes place on-site and in no case
faces a public street, or is located within a required front or street side setback,
adjacent public right-of-way, or other on-site traffic circulation areas;
(iv) Situated to ensure that all vehicular maneuvers occur on-site. The loading areas
shall allow vehicles to enter from and exit to a public street in a forward motion
only;
(v) Situated so that trucks parking in them will not encroach onto the public right-
of-way or into required parking spaces or driveways. Loading spaces designed
for larger trucks shall have appropriately larger access to allow maneuvering
without encroaching into landscaped areas; and
(vi) Situated to avoid adverse impacts upon neighboring residential properties;
(2) Lighting. Loading areas shall have lighting capable of providing adequate
illumination for security and safety; lighting shall also comply with the
requirements as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 520.07; and
(3) Striping. Loading spaces shall be striped and identified for "loading only." This
striping and notation shall be continuously maintained in a clear and visible manner
in compliance with the approved plans.
520.17. Surface water, drainage and erosion control.
Subd. 1. Purpose. These regulations are intended to result in the effective management of
surface water run-off by improving surface water quality and minimizing public expenditures
needed to protect the community from water quality problems.
Subd. 2. Applicability. Except as provided for in this subsection, these requirements are
applicable for subdivision or lot consolidation applications, site plans, conditional use permits,
building permits, or other land disturbing activities on existing properties.
Subd. 3. Exemptions. The provisions of this section do not apply to:
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(a) Any part of a subdivision if a plat for the subdivision has been approved by the city
council on or before the effective date of this UDC;
(b) Any land disturbing activity for which plans have been approved by the watershed
management organization within six months prior to the effective date of this UDC;
(c) A lot for which a building permit has been approved on or before the effective date of
this UDC;
(d) Installation of fence, sign, telephone, and electric poles and other kinds of posts or
poles; or
(e) Emergency work to protect life, limb, or property.
Subd. 4. Storm water management plan. When a subdivision or lot consolidation
application is submitted, the applicant shall include a storm water management plan, unless this
requirement is waived by the city engineer. The plan shall contain the following information.
(a) Existing site map. A map of existing site conditions showing the site and immediately
adjacent areas, including:
(1) The street address, property identification number or legal description of the subject
property;
(2) North point, date, scale of drawing, and number of sheets;
(3) Existing topography with a contour interval appropriate to the topography of the
land but in no case having a contour interval greater than two feet;
(4) A delineation of all streams, rivers, public waters and wetlands located on and
immediately adjacent to the site, including depth of water, a description of all
vegetation which may be found in the water, a statement of general water quality
and any classification given to the water body or wetland by the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and/or
the United States Army Corps of Engineers;
(5) Location and dimensions of existing storm water drainage systems and natural
drainage patterns on and immediately adjacent to the site delineating in which
direction and at what rate storm water is conveyed from the site, identifying the
receiving stream, river, public water, or wetland, and setting forth those areas of the
unaltered site where storm water collects;
(6) A description of the soils of the site, including a map indicating soil types of areas
to be disturbed as well as a soil report containing information on the suitability of
the soils for the type of development proposed and for the type of sewage disposal
proposed and describing any remedial steps to be taken by the developer to render
the soils suitable:
(7) Vegetative cover and clearly delineating any vegetation proposed for removal; and
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(8) 100-year floodplains, flood fringes and floodways.
(b) Site construction plan. A site construction plan including:
(1) Locations and dimensions of all proposed land disturbing activities and any phasing
of those activities;
(2) Locations and dimensions of all temporary soil or dirt stockpiles;
(3) Locations of all proposed stormwater management facilities;
(4) Locations and dimensions of all construction site erosion control measures
necessary to meet the requirements of this section;
(5) Schedule of anticipated starting and completion date of each land disbursing
activity including the installation of construction site erosion control measures
needed to meet the requirements of this section; and
(6) Provisions for maintenance of the construction site erosion control measures during
construction.
(c) Plan of final site conditions. A plan of final site conditions on the same scale as the
existing site map showing the site changes including:
(1) Finished grading shown at contours at the same interval as provided above or as
required to clearly indicate the relationship of proposed changes to existing
topography and remaining features;
(2) A delineation of any ponding, flowage or drainage easements, or other property
interests, to be dedicated for stormwater management purposes;
(3) For applications proposing infiltration or filtration as a stormwater management
practice, identification, description, results of double-ring infiltrometer tests, and
permeability and approximate delineation of site soils in both existing and proposed
as-developed condition.
(4) A landscape plan, drawn to an appropriate scale, including dimensions and
distances and the location, type, size and description of all proposed landscape
materials which will be added to the site as part of the development;
(5) A drainage plan of the developed site delineating in which direction and at what
rate storm water will be conveyed from the site and setting forth the areas of the
site where storm water will be allowed to collect;
(6) The proposed size, alignment and intended use of any structures to be erected on
the site; and
(7) A clear delineation and tabulation of all areas which shall be paved or surfaced,
including a description of the surfacing material to be used.
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Subd. 5. Approval standards. The storm water management plan shall address the following
standards, unless waived by the city engineer.
(a) Impact on adjacent properties. No land disturbance shall be permitted that results in
water run-off causing flooding, erosion, or deposit of minerals on adjacent properties.
Such run-off shall be properly channeled into a storm drain, watercourse, pond area, or
other public facilities. Any change in grade affecting water run-off onto adjacent
property must be approved by the city engineer.
(b) Site dewatering. Water pumped from the site shall be treated by temporary
sedimentation basins, grit chambers, sand filters, upflow chambers, hydro-cyclones,
swirl concentrators or other appropriate controls. Water may not be discharged in a
manner that causes erosion or flooding of the site or receiving channels or a wetland.
(c) Waste and material disposal. All waste and unused building materials (including
garbage, debris, cleaning wastes, wastewater, toxic materials or hazardous materials)
shall be properly disposed of off-site and not allowed to be carried by runoff into a
receiving channel or storm sewer system.
(d) Tracking. Each site shall have graveled roads, access drives and parking areas of
sufficient width and length to prevent sediment from being tracked onto public or
private roadways. Any sediment reaching a public or private road shall be removed by
street cleaning (not flushing) before the end of each workday.
(e) Drain inlet protection. All storm drain inlets shall be protected during construction until
control measures are in place with a straw bale, silt fence or equivalent barrier meeting
accepted design criteria, standards and specifications contained in the MPCA
publication “Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas” and in the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Construction Stormwater General Permit.
(f) Site erosion control. The following criteria apply only to construction activities that
result in runoff leaving the site:
(1) Channelized runoff from adjacent areas passing through the site shall be diverted
around disturbed areas, if practical. Otherwise, the channel shall be protected as
described below. Sheetflow runoff from adjacent areas greater than 10,000 square
feet in area shall also be diverted around disturbed areas, unless shown to have
resultant runoff rates of less than 0.5 ft./sec. across the disturbed area for the one
year storm. Diverted runoff shall be conveyed in a manner that will not erode the
conveyance and receiving channels.
(2) All activities on the site shall be conducted in a logical sequence to minimize the
area of bare soil exposed at any one time.
(3) Runoff from the entire disturbed area on the site shall be controlled by meeting
either subsections 1 and 2 below or 1 and 3 below.
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(i) All disturbed ground left inactive for 14 or more days shall be stabilized by
seeding or sodding, or by mulching or covering or other equivalent control
measure.
(ii) For sites with more than ten acres disturbed at one time, or if a channel
originates in the disturbed area, one or more temporary or permanent
sedimentation basins shall be constructed. Each sedimentation basin shall have
a surface area of at least 1% of the area draining to the basin and at least three
feet of depth and constructed in accordance with accepted design
specifications. Sediment shall be removed to maintain a depth of three feet.
The basin discharge rate shall also be sufficiently low as to not cause erosion
along the discharge channel or the receiving water.
(iii) For sites with less than ten acres disturbed at one time, silt fences, straw bales,
or equivalent control measures shall be placed along all sideslope and
downslope sides of the site. If a channel or area of concentrated runoff passes
through the site, silt fences shall be placed along the channel edges to reduce
sediment reaching the channel. The use of silt fences, straw bales, or equivalent
control measures must include a maintenance and inspection schedule.
(4) Any soil or dirt storage piles containing more than ten cubic yards of material
should not be located with a downslope drainage length of less than 25 feet from
the toe of the pile to a roadway or drainage channel. If remaining for more than
seven days, they shall be stabilized by mulching, vegetative cover, tarps, or other
means. Erosion from piles which will be in existence for less than seven days shall
be controlled by placing straw bales or silt fence barriers around the pile. In-street
utility repair or construction soil or dirt storage piles located closer than 25 feet of
a roadway or drainage channel must be covered with tarps or suitable alternative
control, if exposed for more than seven days, and the stormdrain inlets must be
protected with straw bale or other appropriate filtering barriers.
Subd. 6. Storm water management criteria for permanent facilities.
(a) Installation. An applicant shall install or construct, on or for the proposed land
disturbing or development activity, all storm water management facilities necessary to
manage increased runoff so that (1) the two-year, ten-year, and 100-year storm peak
discharge rates existing before the proposed development shall not be increased, and
(2) accelerated channel erosion will not occur as a result of the proposed land
disturbing or development activity. For purposes of this section, peak runoff rates shall
be calculated using Atlas 14 precipitation data and nested distribution data as input.
An applicant may also make an in-kind or monetary contribution to the development
and maintenance of community storm water management facilities designed to serve
multiple land disturbing and development activities undertaken by one or more
persons, including the applicant.
(b) Design. The applicant shall give consideration to reducing the need for storm water
management facilities by incorporating the use of natural topography and land cover
such as wetlands, ponds, natural swales and depressions as they exist before
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development to the degree that they can accommodate the additional flow of water
without compromising the integrity or quality of the wetland or pond.
(c) Best management practices. The following storm water management practices shall be
investigated in developing a storm water management plan in the following descending
order of preference:
(1) Natural infiltration of precipitation on-site;
(2) Flow attenuation by use of open vegetated swales and natural depressions;
(3) Minnesota Stormwater Manual;
(4) Minimal Impact Design Standards Calculator and Design Sequence Flowchart;
(5) Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
document Evaluating Proposed Stormwater Infiltration Projects in Drinking Water
Supply Management Areas;
(6) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Construction Stormwater
General Permit;
(7) Storm water retention facilities; and
(8) Storm water detention facilities.
(d) A combination of successive practices may be used to achieve the applicable minimum
control requirements specified in subsection a) above. Justification shall be provided
by the applicant for the method selected.
Subd. 7. Detention Facility Design standards.
(a) Detention Facilities. Storm water detention facilities constructed in the city shall be
designed according to the most current technology as reflected in the MPCA
publication “Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas” and in the Minnesota
Stormwater Manual, and shall contain, at a minimum, the following design factors:
(1) A permanent pond surface area equal to 2% of the impervious area draining to the
pond or 1% of the entire area draining to the pond, whichever amount is greater;
(2) An average permanent pool depth of four to ten feet;
(3) As an alternative to subsections a) and b) above, the volume of the permanent pool
shall be equal to or greater than the runoff from a 2.5-inch rainfall for the fully
developed site;
(4) A permanent pool length – to – width ratio of 3:1 or greater;
(5) A minimum protective shelf extending ten feet into the permanent pool with a
slope of 10:1, beyond which slopes should not exceed 3:1;
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(6) A protective buffer strip of vegetation surrounding the permanent pool at a
minimum width of one rod (16.5 feet);
(7) All storm water detention facilities shall have a device to keep oil, grease, and
other floatable material from moving downstream as a result of normal operations,
including a two year storm event;
(8) Storm water detention facilities for new development must be sufficient to limit
peak flows in each subwatershed to those that existed before the development for
two, ten, and one hundred year storm events. All calculations and hydrologic
models/information used in determining peak flows shall be submitted along with
the storm water management plan;
(9) An identified overflow spillway sufficiently stabilized to convey a 100-year
critical storm event; and
(10) All storm water detention facilities must have a forebay to remove coarse-grained
particles prior to discharge into a watercourse or storage basin.
Subd. 8. Wetlands.
(a) Runoff shall not be discharged directly into wetlands without presettlement of the
runoff.
(b) A protective buffer strip of natural vegetation at least 20 feet wide with an average
width of 30 feet, measured from the ordinary high water level of the watercourse or
wetland, shall surround all wetlands.
(c) Wetlands must not be drained or filled, wholly or partially, unless replaced by restoring
or creating wetland areas of at least equal public value. Replacement must be guided
by the allowing principles in descending order of priority.
(1) Avoiding the direct or indirect impact of the activity that may destroy or diminish
the wetland;
(2) Minimizing the impact by limiting the degree or magnitude of the wetland activity
and its implementation;
(3) Rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitation, or restoring the affected wetland
environment;
(4) Reducing or eliminating the impact over time by preservation and maintenance
operations during the life of the activity; and
(5) Compensating for the impact by replacing or providing substitute wetland resources
or environments.
Subd. 9. Steep slopes. No land disturbing or development activities shall be allowed on
slopes of 18% or more.
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Subd. 10. Catch basins. All newly installed and rehabilitated catch basins shall be provided
with a sump area for the collection of coarse-grained material. Such basins shall be cleaned when
they are half filled with material.
Subd. 11. Drain leaders. All newly constructed and reconstructed buildings will route drain
leaders to pervious areas wherein the runoff can be allowed to infiltrate. The flow rate of water
exiting the leaders shall be controlled so no erosion occurs in the pervious areas.
Subd. 12. Inspection and maintenance. All storm water management facilities shall be
designed to minimize the need of maintenance, to provide access for maintenance purposes and to
be structurally sound. All storm water management facilities shall have a plan of operation and
maintenance that assures continued effective removal of pollutants carried in storm water runoff.
The city engineer, or designated representative, shall inspect all storm water management facilities
during construction, during the first year of operation, and at least once every five years thereafter.
The inspection records will be kept on file at the public works department for a period of six years.
It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain any necessary easements or other property
interests to allow access to the storm water management facilities for inspection and maintenance
purposes.
Subd. 13. Models/methodologies/computations. Hydrologic models and design
methodologies used for the determination of runoff and analysis of storm water management
structures shall be approved by the city engineer. Plans, specification and computations for storm
water management facilities submitted for review shall be sealed and signed by a registered
professional engineer. All computations shall appear on the plans submitted for review, unless
otherwise approved by the city engineer.
Subd. 14. Watershed management plans and groundwater management plans. Storm water
management plans shall be consistent with adopted watershed management plans and groundwater
management plans prepared in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.231 and
103B.255 respectively, and as approved by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources in
accordance with state law.
Subd. 15. Easements. If a storm water management plan involves direction of some or all
runoff off of the site, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain from adjacent property
owners any necessary easements or other property interests concerning flowage of water.
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Section 525
Subdivision of land
525.01. Basic subdivision requirements. The city hereby adopts subdivision regulations, the
authority of which is provided for in Minnesota Statutes, section 462.358. The city finds that
regulation of the subdivision of real property in the city is necessary for the following purposes:
(a) To insure the orderly, economic, and safe development of land in the city;
(b) To insure the adequate and timely provision of urban services and facilities; and
(c) To protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare.
Subd. 1. Subdivision approval.
(a) Required. Subdivision approval, in compliance with the provisions of this section, shall
occur as follows:
(1) Lot consolidations as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.23;
(2) Subdivisions as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.25; and
(3) Those properties for which Minnesota condominium law, Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 515 applies.
(b) Exemption. Subdivision approval is not required for adjacent parcel land conveyances
as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.21.
(c) Restrictions.
(1) No lot, parcel, or tract created after the effective date of this UDC shall be issued a
building permit unless the lot, parcel, or tract has been created in compliance with
this UDC.
(2) No building permits shall be issued for a habitable structure proposed to be located
on an outlot.
(3) Land will not be subdivided if the city council determines that the land is unsuitable
for development because of flood hazard unless corrective measures consistent with
those found in the city code, subsection 515.09 can be feasibly accomplished.
(4) A proposed subdivision of land will not be considered by the city unless past due
special assessments thereon have been paid in full or arrangements for their
payment satisfactory to the city have been made.
525.03. Development agreement required.
Subd. 1. Purpose. It is the purpose of this subsection to ensure that a subdivider follows the
conditions of approval and properly installs the basic improvements required in a plat. Whenever
a subdivision includes any public improvements or other conditions of approval, the subdivider
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shall enter into a development agreement with the city, setting forth the conditions under which
the subdivision has been approved.
Subd. 2. Required improvements.
(a) Basic Improvements. All of the following required improvements to be installed under
the provisions of this section shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the
design standards of this section and the current version of city’s engineering standard
specifications, which are adopted herein by reference, and approved by and subject to
the inspection of the city engineer prior to approval:
(1) Streets, including curb and gutter;
(2) Sanitary sewer;
(3) Watermain;
(4) Surface water facilities (pipes, ponds, rain gardens, and similar improvements);
(5) Grading and erosion control;
(6) Sidewalks/trails;
(7) Street lighting;
(8) Street signs and traffic control signs;
(9) Street trees;
(10) Tree preservation;
(11) Wetland mitigation and buffers;
(12) Monuments required by Minnesota Statutes; and
(13) Miscellaneous facilities or other elements defined by the guiding documents.
(b) Other improvements. The subdivider shall arrange for the installation of private utilities
including, but not limited to, telecommunications cabling, electrical and natural gas
service.
Subd. 3. Installation of basic improvements.
(a) The subdivider shall arrange for the installation of all required improvements in the
development subject to the development agreement. All of the city’s expenses incurred
as the result of the required improvements shall be paid to the city by the subdivider
including, but not limited to, legal, planning, engineering, and inspection expenses
incurred in connection with approval and acceptance of the plat, the preparation of the
development agreement, review of construction plans and documents, and all costs and
expenses incurred by the city in monitoring and inspecting development of the plat.
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The subdivider shall reimburse the city for costs incurred in the enforcement of the
development agreement, including engineering and attorneys' fees.
(b) The city council reserves the right to, in its sole discretion, elect to install all or any
part of the basic improvements required under the provisions of this section and assess
the costs to the benefiting property owners pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 429,
as may be amended.
(c) Unless a grading permit has been issued by the city within the plat or land to be platted,
the subdivider may not grade or otherwise disturb the earth, remove trees, construct
sewer lines, water lines, streets, utilities, public or private improvements, or any
buildings within the plat or land to be platted until all the following conditions have
been satisfied:
(1) The development agreement has been fully executed by both parties and filed with
the city clerk;
(2) The necessary security has been received by the city;
(3) The plat has been filed with the county recorder's office;
(4) The construction plans have been approved and signed by the city engineer; and
(5) The city has issued a letter that all conditions have been satisfied and that the
subdivider may proceed.
(d) The improvements shall be installed in accordance with this UDC, city standard
specifications for utilities and street construction, and the city’s engineering standard
specifications. The subdivider shall submit plans and specifications that have been
prepared by a competent registered professional engineer to the city for approval by the
city engineer. The city shall, at the subdivider's expense, provide all on-site inspection
and soil testing to certify that the construction work meets the city’s standards and
approved plans.
(e) All labor and work shall be done and performed in a professional manner and in strict
conformance with the approved plans and specifications. No deviations from the
approved plans and specifications will be permitted unless approved in writing by the
city engineer. The subdivider shall not do any work or furnish any materials not covered
by the plans and specifications and special conditions of this development agreement,
for which reimbursement is expected from the city, unless such work is first ordered in
writing by the city engineer as provided in the specifications.
Subd. 4. Time of performance.
(a) The subdivider shall complete all required basic improvements no later than one year
following the commencement of work on the improvements, except:
(1) Where weather precludes completion;
(2) For street lighting;
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(3) For landscaping; and
(4) For the wearing course of streets.
(b) Where weather precludes completion, the timeline for completion of the improvements
may be extended up to an additional six months.
(c) The subdivider shall complete street lighting within two years following the initial
commencement of work on the required basic improvements.
(d) The subdivider shall complete landscaping by the development phase within 90 days
following the issuance of a building permit for the last vacant lot within a phase unless
weather precludes completion, in which case the landscaping shall be completed at the
outset of the next growing season.
(e) Neither curb and gutter nor bituminous pavement shall be installed between November
15 and April 15. The final wear course on streets shall be installed between May 15
and October 1 the first summer after the base layer of asphalt has been in place one
freeze thaw cycle. Any deficiencies in the base asphalt, curb, or other improvements
must be repaired by the subdivider at its own cost prior to final paving. The subdivider
may, however, request an extension of time from the city. If an extension is granted, it
shall be conditioned upon updating the security posted by the subdivider to reflect cost
increases and the extended completion date. Final wear course placement outside of
this time frame must have the written approval of the city engineer.
Subd. 5. Financial guarantees.
(a) Subsequent to execution of the development agreement, but prior to approval of a
signed final plat for recording, the subdivider shall provide the city with a financial
guarantee in the form of a letter of credit from a bank, cash escrow, or other form of
security acceptable to the city. A letter of credit or cash escrow shall be in an amount
as determined by the city engineer.
(b) It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to ensure that a submitted financial
guarantee shall continue in full force and effect until the city engineer has approved
and the city council has accepted all of the required improvements. The city engineer
thereby is authorized to release the guarantee or reduce the amount of the guarantee as
provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 525.03, subdivision 8 upon the approval
and acceptance of the basic improvements.
(c) When any instrument submitted as a financial guarantee contains provision for an
expiration date, after which the instrument may not be drawn upon, notwithstanding
the status of the development agreement or of the required improvements, the
expiration date shall be December 31 or the closest business day in the case of
weekends and legal holidays. Further, the financial guarantee shall be deemed
automatically extended without change for six months from the expiration date unless
60 days prior to the expiration date the financial institution notifies the city in writing
by certified mail that it does not elect to renew the financial guarantee for an additional
period. If the instrument is not to be renewed and has not been released by the city
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engineer, another acceptable financial guarantee in the appropriate amount shall be
submitted at least 60 days prior to the expiration. The term of any extension shall be
approved by the city engineer and subject to the requirements of this section. Upon
receipt of an acceptable substitute financial guarantee, the city engineer may release
the original guarantee.
Subd. 6. Forms of financial guarantees.
(a) Letter of credit.
(1) If the subdivider posts a letter of credit as a guarantee, the credit shall:
(i) Be irrevocable;
(ii) Be from a bank approved by the city;
(iii) Be in a form approved by the city;
(iv) Be for a term sufficient to cover the completion, maintenance and warranty
periods identified in this section; and
(v) Require only that the city present the credit with a sight draft and an affidavit
signed by the city manager or the city manager’s designee attesting to the city’s
right to draw funds under the credit.
(b) Cash escrow.
(1) If the subdivider posts a cash escrow as a guarantee, the escrow instructions
approved by the city shall provide that:
(i) The subdivider will have no right to a return of any of the funds except as
provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 525.03, subdivision 9, regarding
the approval and acceptance of basic improvements; and
(ii) The escrow agent shall have a legal duty to deliver the funds to the city
whenever the city manager presents an affidavit to the agent attesting to the
city’s right to receive funds whether or not the subdivider protests that right.
(c) A cash deposit made with the city finance department may be used as part of the
required financial guarantee in those instances where the subdivider elects to have the
city install some or all of the public improvements.
Subd. 7. Amounts of financial guarantees. The subdivider shall submit either a financial
guarantee in one of the forms listed in the Crystal city code, subsection 525.03, subdivision 6,
regarding forms of financial guarantees, for an amount determined by the city engineer in
accordance with the following:
(a) Subdivider-installed improvements. For basic improvements to be installed by the
subdivider, the required financial guarantee shall include all of the following fixed or
estimated costs:
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(1) Costs of the basic improvements identified in the Crystal city code, subsection
525.03, subdivision 2;
(2) Engineering, to include subdivider’s design, construction management, surveying,
inspection, and drafting;
(3) Twenty-five percent contingency or add-on to the costs in paragraphs (1) and (2)
above; and
(4) Estimated cost of energy for street lights for the first two years of operation.
(b) City installed improvements. For basic improvements to be installed by the city, the
required financial guarantee shall be the sum of the following fixed or estimated costs:
(1) A cash deposit in an amount equal to 25 percent of the estimated cost of installing
the specified public improvements as determined by the city engineer, which costs
would include charges incurred by the city for legal, planning, engineering and
administration associated with the installation project(s). The deposit shall be
applied to the costs of such installations, with the remainder of the costs specially
assessed, in the manner provided by Minnesota Statutes, over a period of ten years
together with interest thereon.
(2) In lieu of the cash deposit, the subdivider may elect to have the city provide 100
percent of the cost of such installations, which costs shall be assessed over a period
of ten years. In such event, the subdivider shall post a letter of credit for 60 percent
of the cost of assessments, which letter of credit shall be released after the
subdivider pays the principal and interest on said assessments for two years and
which letter of credit shall be separate from any other letters of credit associated
with the subdivider’s project.
Subd. 8. Other cash requirements. The subdivider will be responsible for additional cash
requirements which must be furnished to the city at the time of final plat approval. The subdivider
shall not proceed with any improvements until these cash requirements have been paid to the city.
The cash requirements may include:
(a) Park dedication fees (See the Crystal city code, subsection 525.05);
(b) Utility charges and fees. This may include sewer availability charges (SAC) or trunk
fees;
(c) Special assessments, including interest;
(d) The city’s legal, engineering administration, and construction observation fees;
(e) Costs associated with traffic control and street signs to be installed in the plat by the
city;
(f) Map upgrade fee; and
(g) Other charges or fees as determined by the city.
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Subd. 9. Approval and acceptance of basic improvements.
(a) Upon receipt of proof satisfactory to the city engineer that work has been completed
and financial obligations to the city have been satisfied, with city engineer approval the
security may be reduced from time to time by 90 percent of the financial obligations
that have been satisfied. Ten percent of the amounts certified by the subdivider's
engineer shall be retained as security. Reductions in the financial guarantee shall be
considered only after underground utilities are tested and found to be satisfactory and
again after the base bituminous layer has been placed.
(b) The financial guarantee shall be held by the city until, upon written notice by the
subdivider and certification from a professional engineer that all of the required
improvements have been completed and upon verification of such by the city staff, a
portion or the entire financial guarantee is released by the city engineer. No financial
guarantee shall be released in full until the following has occurred:
(1) All improvements have been completed and public improvements have been
accepted by the city engineer;
(2) Iron monuments for lot corners have been installed;
(3) All financial obligations to the city have been satisfied;
(4) Reproducible record plans of all public improvements as required by the city
engineer have been furnished to the city by the subdivider. Such record plans shall
be certified to be true and accurate by the registered engineer responsible for the
installation of the improvements;
(5) A warranty/maintenance guarantee has been provided as described in the Crystal
city code, subsection 525.03, subdivision 10, regarding the warranty/maintenance
guarantee; and
(6) A title insurance policy approved by the city attorney indicating that the
improvements are free and clear of any and all liens and encumbrances.
Subd. 10. Warranty/maintenance guarantee. The subdivider shall submit either a
warranty/maintenance bond or a letter of credit for an amount determined by the city engineer that
complies with the following:
(a) The required warranty period for materials and workmanship from the utility contractor
installing public sewer and water mains shall be two years from the date of final written
city acceptance of the work;
(b) The required warranty period for all work relating to street construction, including
concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks and trails, materials and equipment shall be subject
to one year from the date of final written acceptance, unless the wearing course is
placed during the same construction season as the bituminous base course. In those
instances, the subdivider shall guarantee all work, including street construction,
concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks and trails, material and equipment for a period of
two years from the date of final written city acceptance of the work;
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(c) The required warranty period for trees and landscaping is one growing season
following installation; and
(d) The required warranty period for erosion control will be as established in the
development agreement.
Subd. 11. Insurance. The subdivider shall take out and maintain or cause to be taken out
and maintained until six months after the city has accepted the public improvements, public
liability and property damage insurance covering personal injury, including death, and claims for
property damage which may arise out of subdivider's work or the work of its subcontractors or by
one directly or indirectly employed by any of them. Limits for the coverage shall be in accordance
to the city’s current requirements. The city shall be named as an additional insured on the policy,
and the subdivider shall file with the city a certificate evidencing coverage prior to the city signing
the plat. The certificate shall provide that the city must be given ten days advance written notice
of the cancellation of the insurance.
525.05. Subdivision design standards.
Subd. 1. General standards. Each subdivision created after the effective date of this UDC
shall be designed in compliance with the standards of this section, unless a variance is granted in
compliance with the Crystal city code, subsection 510.33.
Subd. 2. Sidewalks, pathways, and trails. Sidewalk, pathways, trails, and other pedestrian
connections shall be required in accordance with the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
Subd. 3. Monuments.
(a) Official permanent monuments shall be placed as required by Minnesota Statutes,
section 505.021;
(b) All monument markers shall be correctly in place upon final grading and installation
of utilities;
(c) The city will not issue building permits for a lot within a plat until monuments have
been placed for that lot; and
(d) All United States, state, county, or other official bench marks, monuments or
triangulation stations in or adjacent to the property shall be preserved in precise
position.
Subd. 4. Subdivision names. The proposed name of the subdivision shall not duplicate or
too closely approximate phonetically, the name of any other subdivision in the city or county. The
city shall have final authority to designate the name of the subdivision.
Subd. 5. Street names. If applicable, street names shall be a continuation of the names of
previously constructed streets. The city shall have final authority to designate street names in order
to avoid confusion to the traveling public.
Subd. 6. Easements. Easements shall be dedicated on the plat instrument for the required
use.
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Subd. 7. Debris and waste. No cut trees, diseased trees, timber, debris, earth, rocks, stones,
soil, junk, rubbish or other waste materials of any kind shall be buried in any land, or left or
deposited on any lot or street at the time of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, and removal
of those items and materials shall be required prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy in
a subdivision. No items and materials as described in the preceding sentence shall be left or
deposited in any area of the subdivision at the time of expiration of the development agreement or
dedication of public improvements, whichever occurs sooner.
Subd. 8. Open space and natural features.
(a) Natural features (including significant trees, creeks, and similar features) shall be
preserved and incorporated into proposed development to the greatest extent feasible.
(b) Development on hillsides shall generally follow the natural terrain contour. Stepped
building pads, larger lot sizes, and setbacks shall be used to preserve the general shape
of natural land forms and to minimize grade differentials with adjacent streets and with
adjoining properties.
Subd. 9. Lot and block design.
(a) Lot dimensions.
(1) All lot dimensions shall comply with the standards of the applicable zoning district
in this UDC. Depth and width of properties reserved or laid out for residential or
commercial purposes shall be adequate to provide for the off-street parking and
loading facilities that may be required for the type of use contemplated, as
established in this UDC.
(2) No subdivision shall be designed to leave unsubdivided islands, strips or parcels,
or property unsuitable for subdividing, which is not either accepted by the city or
other appropriate entity for public use, or maintained, as common area within the
development.
(b) Lot arrangement. The lot arrangement shall be such that there will be no foreseeable
difficulties, for reasons of topography or other conditions, in securing building
permits to build on all lots in compliance with this UDC. In addition, all lots shall
abut and have direct access to an improved public street.
(c) Street frontage required. Each proposed parcel shall have frontage on a public street.
The frontage width shall be the lot width required by the applicable zoning district.
(d) Side lot lines. Side lines of lots shall be substantially at right angles to street lines and
substantially radial to curved street lines, unless an alternative layout will result in a
better street or lot plan.
(e) Corner lots. Corner lots shall be of sufficient width and depth to comply with the
required minimum building setback from both streets, as established in this UDC.
(f) Through lots.
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(1) No parcel shall have streets abutting both the front and rear lot lines, except when
necessary because of topographical or other physical conditions or where access
from one of the roads is prohibited. An alley is not considered a street for the
purposes of this UDC.
(2) Vehicular access onto a through lot shall generally be from the public street with
the lowest existing and projected traffic volumes, but with each proposed building
designed so that its primary façade faces the higher volume street. Authorization
may be given by the city for alternative access locations where appropriate because
of localized traffic conditions, and/or nearby residential areas that would be
adversely affected by increased traffic.
(g) Lots abutting water. Lots abutting a water body, wetland, drainage way, channel,
stream or pond shall be of sufficient width and depth and at the elevation needed to
assure that building sites are not subject to flooding. The platting of lots within the
floodplain is subject to the requirements in the Crystal city code, subsection 515.09.
(h) Blocks.
(1) A block shall normally be so designed as to provide two tiers of lots, unless it
adjoins a railroad, arterial or collector street, lake, wetland, park, stream, or other
natural feature, where it may have a single tier of lots.
(2) Block length and width shall be sufficient to accommodate the size of lots required
by this UDC and to provide for convenient access, circulation control and safety of
street traffic.
Subd. 10. Streets.
(a) Street dedications. A street that is not constructed to city standards will not be accepted
by the city for dedication as a public street. Requirements for street pavement and right-
of-way widths are located in the Crystal city code, subsection 800.59.
(b) Topography and arrangement
(1) The arrangement, width, and location of all streets shall be considered in relation
to existing and planned streets, shall provide for reasonable traffic circulation and
traffic calming, and shall be appropriately located in relation to topography, run-
off of surface water, convenience and safety, and proposed uses of the land to be
served. Wherever possible, the arrangement of streets in new subdivisions shall
provide for the continuation of existing and planned streets within and outside the
proposed plat. Where adjoining lands are not subdivided, the arrangement of streets
shall make provision for the proper projection of streets into adjoining lands by
carrying the streets to the boundaries of the plat. The arrangement of streets shall
not cause hardship to owners of adjoining property in platting their own land and
providing convenient access to it.
(2) In commercial and industrial developments, the streets and other accessways shall
be planned in connection with the location of buildings, rail facilities, truck loading
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and maneuvering areas, and sidewalks and parking areas so as to minimize conflict
of movement between the various types of traffic, including pedestrian traffic.
(c) Grading and improvement plan. The full width of the street right-of-way shall be
graded and improved in conformance with the city’s engineering standard
specifications and the construction plans submitted as part of the final plat application.
(d) Roadway and access offsets. Roadways or other access points entering upon opposite
sides of any given roadway shall have their centerlines located directly opposite each
other or the centerlines located shall be offset at least 150 feet for local residential
streets, and at least 200 feet for all other roadways. Driveways on local streets accessing
one or two family residential dwellings are exempt from this requirement.
(e) Signs, traffic signs and signals, and street lights.
(1) Street signs of standard design approved by the city shall be installed at each street
intersection or at such other locations within the subdivision as designated by the
city engineer, in accordance with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MMUTCD).
(2) Traffic control signs pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 169.06, where
applicable, shall be installed at locations within the subdivision as designated by
the city engineer.
(3) Turn lanes and traffic signals shall be installed at the expense of the subdivider
when required as a result of the proposed subdivision.
(4) Street lights shall be installed at all intersections and at other locations, as required
by the city engineer. All street lights within new subdivisions shall be on street light
poles meeting the standards of the city and shall be equipped with underground
electrical service, and shall conform to city lighting standards. The developer shall
pay to the city the energy cost for the first two years of operation, or until the
dwellings on all lots within the subdivision have been completed, whichever time
period is less.
(f) Sidewalks and trails. If required, sidewalks and trails shall be installed at the time a
street is constructed and shall meet the width requirements in the Crystal city code,
subsection 800.59.
(g) Stub streets and cul-de-sac streets (permanent and temporary).
(1) Stub streets shall be installed to permit future street extensions into adjoining tracts,
where appropriate. Signage may be provided indicating a future street connection.
Stub streets shall not exceed 150 feet in length. Where required by the city engineer
a temporary connection to another street, or a temporary turnaround, shall be
provided by the subdivider.
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(2) The closed end of the cul-de-sac shall have a pavement width of 70 feet in diameter
and the overall length of the road shall not exceed 500 feet in length as measured
from the centerline of the nearest intersection to the closed end of the cul-de-sac.
(3) In those instances where a street is terminated pending future extension in
conjunction with future platting and its terminus is located 150 feet or more from
the nearest intersection, a temporary cul-de-sac with a pavement width of 70 feet
in diameter shall be provided at the closed end. Any portion of a temporary cul-de-
sac not located within the street right-of-way shall be placed in a temporary
roadway easement extending at least ten feet beyond the curb line of the temporary
cul-de-sac in all directions.
(h) Alleys. Alleys may be established in the city under the following conditions:
(1) The alleys are publicly owned and maintained;
(2) The alleys shall be made of concrete; and
(3) No home shall be oriented to face the alley; and
(4) Alleys are permitted as a secondary access when the lots front on an arterial or
collector street.
(i) Private streets. Private streets are prohibited.
(j) Street design standards. In order to provide for streets of suitable location, width, and
general improvement to accommodate prospective traffic and afford satisfactory access
to police, firefighting, snow removal, sanitation and road maintenance equipment, and
to coordinate roads so as to compose a convenient system and avoid undue hardships
to adjoining properties, all streets shall be subject to the standards of this subsection.
Street types shall be established in the comprehensive plan.
(1) Street Surfacing and improvements. After the subdivider has installed sewer and
water, the subdivider shall construct poured-in-place concrete sidewalks, curbs and
gutters and shall surface streets to the width prescribed in this section. The designer
is encouraged to include techniques that will direct surface water drainage to off-
street areas. Types of pavement shall be as prescribed in the city’s engineering
standard specifications. Adequate provision shall be made for culverts and drains.
The portion of the right-of-way outside the area surfaced shall be sodded or planted
with other acceptable materials as approved by the city engineer. All road
pavement, shoulders, drainage improvements and structures, curbs, turnarounds
and sidewalks shall conform to all construction standards and specifications in the
city’s engineering standard specifications and shall be incorporated i nto the
construction plans required to be submitted by the subdivider for final plat approval.
(2) Grading.
(i) Streets shall be graded with at least 0.5 percent slope from the centerline to
the curb to maintain drainage.
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(ii) Arterial and collector streets shall have a maximum running grade of five
percent.
(iii) All other streets shall have a maximum running slope of seven percent, or as
determined by the city engineer.
(3) Street intersection, tangent, deflection and other design standards.
(i) Street Intersections shall intersect at right angles and in no instance shall the
angle formed by the intersection be less than 60 degrees. Street intersections
having more than four corners shall be prohibited and the curb line at street
intersections shall have a radius not less than 15 feet.
(ii) Street tangents of at least 150 feet shall be designed between reverse curbs on
collector streets and 100 feet on all local streets.
(iii) When connecting street lines deflect from each other at a point of more than
10 degrees, they shall be connected by a curve with a radius adequate to insure
a site distance of no less than 500 feet for arterials, 300 feet for collectors, and
100 feet for local streets.
(iv) Half streets and any corresponding right-of-way for half streets shall be
prohibited.
Subd. 11. Sanitary sewer, water, and other utilities.
(a) The subdivider shall install adequate sanitary sewer and water facilities (including fire
hydrants) subject to the specifications in the city’s engineering standard specifications,
and the Recommended Standards for Water Works and the Recommended Standards
for Wastewater Facilities (known collectively as the “ten-state standards”).
(b) The subdivider shall install sanitary sewer, water mains and service connections,
stubbed to the lot line, meeting the minimum size requirements of the city and provided
to all lots in the subdivision. Where a subdivider is required to install sanitary sewer or
water mains that are larger than the minimum size as required by the city, the subdivider
will be compensated by the city for the cost differential for material only for the cost
of the minimum size sanitary sewer or water compared to the cost of the larger mains
installed.
(c) The subdivider shall extend sewer and water mains to the lot lines of abutting sites that
do not have public water service.
(d) Requirements for managing surface water, drainage and erosion control are located in
the Crystal city code, subsection 520.17.
(e) All new utility facilities, including but not limited to telecommunications cabling,
natural gas and electric power, shall be located underground.
(f) Unless approved otherwise by the city, a ten foot wide drainage and utility easement
shall be required along the front and rear property lines and a five foot wide drainage
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and utility easement shall be required along the side lot lines of each lot, measured from
the lot lines. Such easements shall have continuity for alignment from block to block.
Such easements shall also be provided at deflection points for pole-line anchors where
necessary.
Subd. 12. Parks, trails, and open space dedication.
(a) Purpose and nexus, and proportionality.
(1) Purpose. These requirements are established for the purpose of assisting with the
implementation of the city’s park master plan by providing for the orderly
development of recreation areas and the conservation of natural resources and
scenic beauty in the city. As a means to accomplish the goals in the plan, each
developer shall be required to dedicate land, or at the discretion of the city, pay an
equivalent cash payment in lieu of land dedication for parks and open space
acquisition and development. Since the city is considered fully developed, it is
likely that a cash payment in lieu of land dedication will be the method by which
this requirement will be accomplished in most instances, although not to the
complete exclusion of a land dedication requirement.
(2) Nexus. The city council finds that there is a rational nexus between the demands
created by the subdivision and related development of land and the need for parks,
trails, and open space areas.
(3) Proportionality. The city council herein establishes requirements for the dedication
and/or development of park land, trail improvements, and open space land that is
roughly proportionate to the demands created by the subdivision and development
of land resulting from such subdivision approval.
(b) Authority. It is found and declared that, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section
462.358, subdivision 2b, it is reasonable to require dedication of an amount of land for
park, trails, or open space or a cash payment in lieu of a land dedication.
(c) Dedication required.
(1) The city may require that a portion of the buildable land to be divided be dedicated
to the public or preserved for public use as parks, playgrounds, trails, or open space.
“Buildable land” means the gross acreage of the property excluding wetlands
designated by federal or state agencies, wetlands classified by the Wetland
Conservation Act, or state or county rights of way. This dedication requirement
applies to subdivisions, but not lot consolidations or adjacent parcel land
conveyances as regulated in the Crystal city code, section 510.
(2) The requirement is not satisfied if the city determines that the land proposed for
dedication is unsuitable for public recreational use. The dedication required by this
subsection is in addition to dedication required for streets, roads, utilities, storm
water ponding areas, or similar utilities and improvements. Previously subdivided
property from which a park dedication has been received, being resubdivided with
the same number of lots, is exempt from park dedication requirements. If, as a result
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of subdividing the property, the number of lots is increased, then the park dedication
fee applies only to the net increase of lots.
(3) Land dedicated under this section shall conform to the city’s comprehensive plan.
The amount of land required for dedication is based upon the buildable land area
and equals the land the city reasonably finds it will need to acquire for park or other
recreational purposes as a result of approval of the land division. Generally, 10%
of the buildable land area to be subdivided must be dedicated for residential
subdivisions and 5% for commercial and industrial subdivisions.
(4) Prior to the dedication of the required land pursuant to this subsection, the
developer shall provide the city evidence of title in a form acceptable to the city
attorney or a title insurance policy insuring the city's interest in the property. In any
dedication of required land, the developer must have good and marketable title to
the land, free and clear of any mortgages, liens, encumbrances or assessments,
except easements or minor imperfections of title acceptable to the city.
(5) When the city requires that a trail be constructed as part of the land dedication
requirement, this trail segment shall be interpreted by the city as basic infrastructure
and, therefore, the developer shall be required to pay for the construction of the trail
improvement. The construction specifications of trails shall be determined by the
city engineer and whenever possible, trails shall connect with existing trails and/or
walkways.
(d) Cash payment in lieu of dedication. In most cases, the city will require a cash payment
in lieu of land dedication. In determining whether to require payment or dedication, the
council will consider such factors as whether park land is needed in the proposed
location, whether the proposed dedication is suitable for the intended use, and whether
a cash payment would be more beneficial to development of the entire park system.
The required cash payment is found in Table 13.
Table 13: Required cash payment
Land Use Required payment
Residential uses $1,000 per dwelling unit
Commercial/Industrial uses $5,000 per acre
Cash payments in lieu of dedication are payable before the city releases the final plat for recording.
The payment shall be placed in a special fund established by the city to be used solely for the purposes
of acquisition and development or improvement of parks, playgrounds, trails, or open space.
(e) Credit for private land. A credit of up to 25% of the dedication requirements may be
awarded for park and open space that is to be privately owned and maintained by the
future residents of the subdivision. A credit will not be awarded unless the following
conditions are met:
(1) Private open space may not be occupied by nonrecreational buildings and must be
available for the use of all the residents of the proposed subdivision;
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(2) Required building setbacks will not be included in computation of private open
spaces;
(3) Use of the private open space must be restricted for park, playground, trail, or open
space purposes by recorded covenants that (1) run with the land in favor of future
owners of property, and (2) cannot be eliminated without the consent of the city
council;
(4) Credit for private trail improvements shall only be given by the city when the trail
system connects to a public trail or walkway system;
(5) The private open space will be of a size, shape, location, topography, and usability
for park or recreational purposes, or contain unique features which are important to
be preserved; and
(6) The private open space must reduce the demand for public recreational facilities or
public open space occasioned by development of the subdivision.
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Section 530
Signage
530.01. Findings, purpose and effect.
Subd. 1. Findings. The city council hereby finds as follows:
(a) Exterior signs have a substantial impact on the character and quality of the
environment;
(b) Signs provide an important medium through which individuals may convey a variety
of messages; and
(c) Signs can create traffic hazards, aesthetic concerns and detriments to property values,
thereby threatening the public health, safety and welfare.
Subd. 2. Purpose and intent. It is not the purpose or intent of this section to regulate the
message displayed on any sign; nor is it the purpose or intent of this section to regulate any
building design or any display not defined as a sign, or any sign which cannot be viewed
from outside a building. The purpose and intent of this section is to:
(a) Regulate the number, location, size, type, illumination and other physical
characteristics of signs within the city in order to promote the public health, safety and
welfare;
(b) Maintain, enhance and improve the aesthetic environment of the city by preventing
visual clutter that is harmful to the appearance of the community;
(c) Improve the visual appearance of the city while providing for effective means of
communication, consistent with constitutional guarantees and the city’s goals of public
safety and aesthetics; and
(d) Provide for fair and consistent enforcement of the sign regulations set forth in this
section.
530.03. General sign requirements.
Subd. 1. Permit required. Unless exempted as defined in this subsection 2 below, no sign
shall be erected, altered, reconstructed, maintained, or moved in the city without first securing a
permit from the city. The content of the sign shall not be reviewed or considered in determining
whether to approve or deny a sign permit. Application for a permit shall be on a form provided by
the city.
Subd. 2. Exemptions. The following signs shall not require a permit. These exemptions,
however, shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the sign from the responsibility of its
erection and maintenance, and its compliance with the provisions of this UDC or any other law or
ordinance regulating the same.
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(a) The changing of the display surface on a painted or printed sign only. This exemption,
however, shall apply only to poster replacement and/or on-site changes involving sign
painting elsewhere than directly on a building.
(b) Small signs.
(c) Governmental signs.
Subd. 3. Prohibited signs. The following signs are prohibited:
(a) Any sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or
resembles any official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or emergency
vehicle signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic or which hides from
view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official traffic-control device or any
railroad sign or signal;
(b) All off-premise signs;
(c) Signs painted, attached or in any other manner affixed to trees, rocks, or similar natural
surfaces, or attached to public utility poles, bridges, towers, or similar public structures;
(d) Signs placed in the public right-of-way other than governmental signs and courtesy
bench signs regulated by chapter VIII, subsection 805.01;
(e) A sign, including unshielded display lighting, that obstructs or distracts the vision of
drivers or pedestrians, or detracts from the visibility of any official traffic control
device;
(f) A sign that contains, imitates, interferes with, obscures or causes confusion with an
official traffic sign or signal, except for private, on premise directional signs;
(g) Abandoned signs;
(h) Roof signs; and
(i) Vehicle signs.
Subd. 4. Substitution clause. The owner of any sign which is otherwise allowed by these
sign regulations may substitute noncommercial copy in lieu of any other commercial or non-
commercial copy. This substitution of copy may be made without any additional approval or
permitting. The purpose of this provision is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial
speech over non-commercial speech, or favoring of any particular non-commercial message over
any other non-commercial message. This provision prevails over any more specific provision to
the contrary.
530.05. Sign design standards.
Subd. 1. Computations. The following principles shall control the computation of sign area
and sign height:
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(a) The area of a sign face, which is also the sign area of a wall sign or other sign with only
one face, shall be computed by means of the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle,
or combination thereof that shall encompass the extreme limits of the writing,
representation, emblem, or other display. This does not include any supporting
framework, bracing, or decorative fence or wall when such fence or wall otherwise
meets the regulations of this UDC and is clearly incidental to the display itself (See
Figure 22);
Figure 22: Illustration of how sign area is calculated.
(b) A wall façade shall be determined by multiplying the total building width by the height
of the wall or surface area (see Figure 23);
Figure 23: Illustration of wall sign area calculation.
(c) If a sign has two or more faces, the area of all faces shall be included in determining
the total area of the sign, except that if two sign faces are placed back-to-back, and are
at no point more than 30 inches from one another, the area of the sign shall be taken as
the area of one face if the two faces are of equal area, or as the area of the larger face
if the two faces are of unequal area; and
(d) The height of a sign shall be computed as the distance from the base of the sign at
normal grade to the top of the highest attached component of the sign.
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Subd. 2. Electrical signs. Electrical signs must be installed in accordance with the current
electrical code and a separate permit from the building official shall be obtained prior to placement.
Subd. 3. Height. The top of a sign, including its superstructure, if any, shall be no higher
than the roof of the building to which such sign may be attached; except that the height of any
changeable sign which is attached to or an integral part of a functional structure, such as a water
tower, smoke stack, radio or TV transmitting tower, beacon or similar structure shall be no higher
than such structure. Signs, including any superstructure standing or erected free of any building or
other structure, shall not exceed an overall height of 25 feet from ground level and shall be located
on land in an area which is landscaped or if such land is part of an approved parking area, it shall
be surfaced or paved as required in this UDC.
Subd. 4. Illumination. External illumination for signs shall be so constructed and
maintained that the source of light meets the requirements of the Crystal city code, subsection
520.07.
Subd. 5. Intersections. A sign or sign structure shall comply with the visibility requirements
in the Crystal city code, chapter 8.
530.07. Maintenance and repair.
Subd. 1. Maintenance. Every sign shall be maintained in a safe, presentable and good
structural condition at all times, including the replacement of defective parts, painting, repainting,
cleaning and other acts required for the maintenance of the sign.
Subd. 2. Repairs.
(a) Any sign located in the city which may now be or hereafter become out of order, rotten
or unsafe, and every sign which shall hereafter be erected, altered, resurfaced,
reconstructed or moved contrary to the provisions of this subsection, shall be removed
or otherwise properly secured in accordance with the terms of this subsection by the
owners thereof or by the owners of the grounds on which said sign shall stand, upon
written notice by the city. No rotten or other unsafe sign shall be repaired or rebuilt
except in accordance with the provisions of this section and upon a permit issued by
the city.
(b) In the event of the failure of the owner or person, company or corporation having
control of any sign, or the owner of the ground on which the sign is located, to remove
or repair said sign within 60 days after the use is terminated, a written notice shall be
given and the sign may be removed by the city at the expense of the owner or manager
of the sign, or the owner of the ground upon which the sign stands.
530.09. Allowed sign types.
(a) Table 14 lists the sign types allowed within each zoning district. The symbols and
headings used in the table are defined as follows:
(1) A “P” in a cell indicates a sign type that is allowed in the zoning district with an
approved sign permit application;
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(2) An “A” in a cell indicates a sign type that is allowed in the zoning district, but is
exempt from obtaining a sign permit;
(3) A cell with a “-“ indicates a sign type that is not allowed in the zoning district; and
(4) The “sign specific standards” column cross-references standards that are specific
to an individual sign type and are applicable to that sign in all districts unless
otherwise stated in the sign specific standards.
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Table: 14: Signs allowed by zoning district
Sign Type
Zoning District
Sign Specific
Standards
R-1 R-2 R-3 C I AP
Canopy, Marquee, and
Fixed Awnings
P P P P P P 530.11, subdivision 1
Electronically controlled
readerboard
P P P P P P 530.11, subdivision 2
Electric
P P P P P P
Freestanding
- - - P P P 530.11, subdivision 3
Governmental A A A A A A
Monument
P P P P P P 530.11, subdivision 4
Multi-Tenant - - - P P - 530.11, subdivision 6
Off-Premise
- - - - - -
Projecting
- - - P P P 530.11, subdivision 5
Roof
- - - - - -
Rotating
- - - - - -
Shimmering - - - P P P
Temporary
P P P P P P 530.11, subdivision 7
Small
A A A A A A
Wall
P P P P P P 530.11, subdivision 8
530.11. Sign specific standards. The following requirements for specific sign types apply in
addition to those requirements found in Table 14.
Subd. 1. Canopies, marquees and fixed awnings. Signs are allowed on canopies, marquees
and fixed awnings, which are an integral part of the structure to which they are attached. Within
the residential districts, these signs are only allowed for multiple family dwellings, or institutional
or commercial uses, but are allowed for all building types in the commercial and industrial districts.
Canopy, marquee, and fixed awning signs are subject to the following standards:
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(a) An awning, canopy or marquee may not project into the public right-of-way nearer than
30 inches to the street curb or curb line;
(b) The bottom of awning signs shall be no less than eight feet above the sidewalk or grade
at any point;
(c) Awnings, canopy or marquees projecting into the required yards may not be enclosed
except with a transparent material permitting through vision;
(d) Awnings, canopies or marquees built over the public right-of-way must be included in
a liability insurance policy holding the city free of all responsibility; and
(e) Canopies and marquees are a part of the building structure but the area of canopies and
marquees may not be used in the computation of total wall area.
Subd. 2. Electronically or electrically controlled readerboards. Electronically or electrically
controlled readerboards are permitted provided that the sign:
(a) Displays a given copy or graphic image for a minimum of three seconds within the
readerboard frame if having lamps of a single color, or for a minimum of two minutes
if having lamps of more than one color;
(b) Is included in an otherwise permitted and conforming wall, free-standing or monument
sign, and the area of the readerboard may not exceed 50% of the total area of the sign
in which it is integrated, or 50 square feet, whichever is less, and only one readerboard
per premise is allowed;
(c) Displays a static message with no fade, dissolve, scrolling, spinning or zooming action;
and
(d) Does not cast light on any public street in excess of one foot candle at the lot line along
said street, or in excess of 0.4 foot candle at the lot line of any residential property.
Subd. 3. Freestanding or pylon signs. Freestanding or pylon signs are subject to the
following standards:
(a) Freestanding or pylon signs shall meet the requirements in Table 15.
(b) An electronically controlled reader board is allowed as part of a freestanding or pylon
sign.
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Table: 15: Freestanding or Pylon Signs
Sign Type Number
Allowed
Maximum
Height
Area Minimum
Street
Frontage
Setback From
Lot Line
Setback
From
Right-of-
Way
Freestanding
or pylon sign
1 [1] 25 feet 1 square foot
of sign per
linear foot of
frontage [2]
50 feet 10 feet, and 50
feet from
residential
district, park,
school, library,
church or
similar land use
[3]
10 feet
Notes:
1. A property abutting more than one street may have one additional freestanding sign on one of the
additional street rights-of-way provided that such right-of-way is on an arterial or collector street and such
sign is more than 50 feet distant from any other freestanding sign on the property.
2. The area of a sign may not exceed the following square footages based on the street the sign abuts:
1. Principal arterial - 200 square feet
2. Minor arterial or major collector – 150 square feet
3. Minor collector – 100 square feet
4. Local – 50 square feet
3. All parts of a freestanding sign (supports, structure, display, or trim) shall meet this setback requirement.
Subd. 4. Monument signs. Monument signs are subject to the following standards:
(a) In the residential districts, monument signs are only allowed for multiple family
dwellings or institutional or commercial uses.
(b) Monument signs shall meet the requirements in Table 16.
(c) An electronically controlled reader board is allowed as part of a monument sign.
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Table: 16: Monument Signs
Sign Type Number
Allowed
Maximum
Height
Area Setback
From Any
Property
Line
Setback
From
Right-of-
Way
Monument 1 [1] 6 feet Maximum
75 square
feet
10 feet 10 feet
Note:
1. A property abutting more than one street may have one additional monument sign
on one of the additional street rights-of-way provided that such right-of-way is on an
arterial or major collector street.
Subd. 5. Projecting signs. Projecting signs are subject to the following standards:
(1) Projecting signs shall meet the requirements in Table 17.
Table: 17: Projecting Signs
Sign Type Number
Allowed
Maximum
Height
Area Setback
From Any
Property
Line
Setback
From
Right-of-
Way
Projecting Maximum
of 2 wall or
projecting
signs per
wall [1]
Minimum
10 feet
clearance
above
grade and
may not be
higher than
roofline
Up to 10%
of the wall
area to
which it is
affixed when
combined
with wall
signs
10 feet, but
sign may be
equidistant
between the
side property
lines if the
property is
less than 20
feet in width
10 feet
Note:
1. A property abutting more than one street may have one additional projecting sign
on one of the additional street rights-of-way provided that such right-of-way is on an
arterial or collector street and such sign is more than 50 feet distant from any other
projecting sign on the property.
2. Buildings exceeding 80,000 square feet in size on lots of over 20,000 square feet are
permitted to have wall/projecting signage of up to 250 square feet.
Subd. 6. Multi-tenant. The following provisions shall apply to multi-tenant buildings
within the commercial and industrial districts.
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(a) Wall signs. Each tenant in a multi-tenant building may have a flat wall sign in
compliance with the wall sign requirements in Table 18. In addition, the multi-tenant
building may have wall signage on common walls of the building as long as no more
than ten percent of that wall is occupied by signage.
(b) Freestanding signs. One freestanding sign shall be permitted for each multi-tenant
building.
(c) Canopies and awnings. The design of canopies shall be in keeping with the overall
building design in terms of location, size, and color. No canopies with visible wall
hangers shall be permitted. Signage on canopies may be substituted for allowed
building signage and shall be limited to 25% of the canopy area.
Subd. 7. Temporary signs. The temporary use of banners, pennants, balloon signs, portable
signs and similar devices requires a permit. The permit is valid for seven consecutive days. Not
more than six permits for each property may be granted in a 12-month period. The permit must be
prominently displayed at the principal use in the same manner required for building permits.
Temporary signs shall conform to the same location and dimension requirements as permanent
signs.
(a) Non-commercial speech signs. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these sign
requirements, all signs of any size containing non-commercial speech may be posted
from August 1 in any general election year until ten days following the general election
and 13 weeks prior to any special election until ten days following the special election.
Subd. 8. Wall signs.
(a) Wall signs in residential districts. In the residential districts, wall signs are allowed for
multiple family dwellings, or institutional or commercial uses, subject to the following
standards:
(1) Wall signs are only permitted on walls fronting on a public street or facing other
property used for institutional, commercial or industrial purposes.
(2) No more than one sign is permitted on each wall.
(3) No wall sign shall exceed 10% of the wall area or 75 square feet in area, whichever
is less.
(4) Wall signs for home business are allowed according to the requirements in the
Crystal city code, subsection 515.23.
(b) Wall signs in commercial and industrial districts. In the commercial and industrial
districts, wall signs are subject to the following standards:
(1) Wall signs shall meet the requirements in Table 18.
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Table: 18: Wall Signs
Sign Type Number
Allowed
Area
Wall Maximum
of 2 wall or
projecting
signs per
wall
Up to 10%
of the wall
area to
which it is
affixed when
combined
with
projecting
signs
(2) Buildings exceeding 80,000 square feet in size on lots of over 20,000 square feet
are permitted to have wall/projecting signage of up to 250 square feet.
(3) A wall sign may be displayed on the side or rear of a building facing a yard not
abutting on a street under the following conditions:
(i) The sign is visible from a public roadway on which the building abuts.
(ii) The side or rear yard on the side of the building to be signed must meet district
setback requirements.
(iii) The sign(s) may not be larger in area than the largest sign permitted elsewhere
on the building.
(iv) If the side or rear yard on the side of the building to be signed abuts a park
property or a residential use, any lighting of sign must be shielded in
accordance with the Crystal city code, subsection 520.07.
Article II. Chapter IV of the Crystal City Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section 407
as follows:
Section 407 – Certificate of Occupancy
407.01. Certificate of occupancy.
Subd. 1. Purpose and authority. The purpose of the certificate of occupancy procedure
is to provide an administrative review process to ensure compliance with Crystal city code,
chapters 4 and 5 prior to the establishment or change of any business within the city. The
building official shall consider and render decisions on all applications for certificates of
occupancy.
Subd. 2. Certificate of occupancy required.
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(a) No building or structure hereafter erected or moved, or that portion of an existing
structure or building erected or moved shall be occupied or used in whole or in part
for any purpose whatsoever until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued
by the building official stating that the building or structure complies with all of the
provisions within this code.
(b) Said certificate shall be applied for coincident with the application for a building
permit and shall be issued within ten days after the building inspector shall have
found the building or structure satisfactory and given final inspection.
Article III. Chapter VIII of the Crystal City Code is hereby amended by adding a new Section
805 as follows:
Section 805 – Visibility Triangle
805.01. Visibility triangle.
Subd. 1 Applicability. Property adjacent to the intersection of any street with any other
street (intersection visibility triangle) or property adjacent to any approach of a driveway or alley
to any public street or sidewalk (approach visibility triangle), collectively known as “visibility
triangle”, is subject to the requirements in this section.
Subd. 2. Intersection visibility triangle defined. An intersection visibility triangle, which
may include private property and/or public right-of-way, is a triangular area defined as follows
(see Figure 1):
(a) At intersecting streets, each leg of the triangle shall be 40 feet long, measured along
the street curb from the hypothetical intersection of the extended curb lines of the
intersecting streets; and
(b) The hypotenuse of the triangle shall be the line connecting the outside end of each
leg.
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Figure 1: Illustration of Intersection Visibility Triangle
Subd. 3. Approach visibility triangle defined. An approach visibility triangle, which
may include private property and/or public right-of-way, is a triangular area defined as follows
(see Figures 2 and 3):
(a) At a driveway or alley, each leg of the triangle shall be 10 feet long, measured along
the edge of the alley or driveway and the edge of the public street or sidewalk from
the intersection of said edges; and
(b) The hypotenuse of the triangle shall be the line connecting the outside end of each
leg.
Figure 2: Illustration of Approach Visibility Triangle for approaches to a public street
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Figure 3: Illustration of Approach Visibility Triangle for approaches to a public sidewalk
Subd. 4. Structures or landscaping in visibility triangles.
(a) Measurement of height. The height of structures or landscaping elements proposed in
a visibility triangle is measured from the top of the adjacent curb.
(b) Prohibitions. The following are prohibited within the visibility triangles as illustrated
in Figures 1, 2 and 3:
(1) Any structure or landscape element, except signs, in excess of 30 inches. An
exception to this requirement shall be for existing trees where the canopy is
trimmed to a minimum of eight feet above grade. For any portion of the visibility
triangle in the public right-of-way, the provisions of the Crystal city code, section
800.59, subdivision 4 pertaining to boulevard plantings also apply and the more
restrictive provisions shall govern.
(2) Signs on private property that are between 30 inches at the top of the sign to 8 feet
for the lowest portion of the sign frame, but in no case shall any sign be located in
the public right-of-way. Governmental signs as defined in the Crystal city code,
section 505 are exempt from this prohibition.
(c) Exceptions. Upon request of a property owner, the city engineer may grant an
exception to these prohibitions based on facts and circumstances unique to the
property which cause these prohibitions to be neither reasonable nor necessary. In
such cases the property owner shall submit a written request for relief from these
prohibitions including the rationale therefor. Such a request shall be subject to the
review and approval of the city engineer and placed in the city’s records for the
respective property.
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ARTICLE IV. This ordinance is effective upon adoption and 30 days after publication.
First Reading: ____________, 2017
Second Reading: __________, 2018
Council Adoption:_________, 2018
Publication:
Effective Date:
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Memorandum
DATE: December 12, 2017
TO: Mayor and City Council
Anne Norris, City Manager
FROM: John Elholm, Recreation Director
SUBJECT: Park System Master Plan
In November of 2016, the City of Crystal entered into a contract with WSB & Associates, Inc.
(WSB) to develop the city’s first Park System Master Plan. Since that time, a public process has
taken place that included focus group meetings, public open houses, social media interaction and
frequent press coverage. The plan has also been reviewed monthly by the Park and Recreation
Commission and periodically by the City Council. A framework that creates a vision for the next
20+ years was developed through this process.
Text to support the framework was added over the past few months. The park system master plan
document has been completed, and was reviewed with the Park and Recreation Commission on
November 1 and in a work session with the City Council on November 21. The plan was
recommended for approval by the Park and Recreation Commission on December 6.
The latest draft of the park system master plan document is available on the city website at:
http://www.crystalmn.gov/ParkReport.pdf. An overview of the document will be presented at the
City Council meeting on December 19.
Staff recommends approval of the Crystal Park System Master Plan.
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CITY OF CRYSTAL
RESOLUTION 2017 -
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CITY OF CRYSTAL PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, in 2016, the city council directed staff to develop a long range park system master plan to
guide improvements and assist with long term financial needs, and
WHEREAS, in November of 2016, WSB and Associates was hired to work with staff and the community
to develop this park system plan, and
WHEREAS, a public process was held from February to September of 2017 that included focus group
meetings, public open houses, social media interaction and frequent press coverage, and
WHEREAS, the park and recreation commission reviewed the plan throughout the process and
recommended approval of the plan at their meeting on December 6, 2017, and
WHEREAS, the park and recreation commission further recommended that the City’s Comprehensive
Plan be modified to reflect these changes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby adopts the City of Crystal
Park System Master Plan to guide the planning and development of the city’s park system.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 19th day of December, 2017.
________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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December 19, 2017
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• Active living needs of the community are changing
•Current amenities were reviewed and lesser used features reduced
•Current needs were reviewed and desired amenities increased or
improved
• Provides a framework and vision for the next 20+ years
•Design to minimize ongoing maintenance costs (i.e. grouping amenities)
•Recognize we can’t offer all amenities in every park
•Focus high maintenance activities in larger parks
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2016
• November Kick-off Boards Developed / Public Process Began
• December Inventory of Existing Facilities
2017
• January Comparison to National Standards
• February Focus Group Meetings (12)
• March 14 Public Open House
• April -September Community Meetings / On-Line Public Input
• August 9 Public Open House
Past meeting information is available on the city website
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Parks and Recreation Commission
• Jan. –Oct.Monthly Review of Master Planning Efforts
• November 1 Reviewed Master Plan Document
• December 6 Recommended Approval of Master Plan Document
City Council
• April 19 City Council Meeting
• July 13 City Council Work Session
• November 22 City Council Work Session
• December 19 City Council Meeting
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Reduction
(Lower Demand)
Increases
(Higher Demand)
Existing Warming Houses (-8)Rentable Bldg.w/ Restrooms (+5)
Baseball Fields (-1)Inclusive Play Area (+1)
Softball Fields (-4)Soccer/Lacrosse Fields (+4)
Tennis Courts (-1) (some relocated)Pickleball Courts (+6)
Hockey Rinks (-2)Sport Field Lighting Improvements
Performance Building (-1)Various Sized Picnic Shelters
Outdoor Stage with Great Lawn
Community Gathering Area (events)
Fountains (for play and aesthetics)
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Natural Area
(8)
Little to no development
Neighborhood
(13)
Small park within a 10-minute walk of home
Community
(4)
Large Recreation Facilities
Destination
(2)
Unique/Special Community Facilities
Primary focus was on Community and Destination Parks
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Sports Fields and
Amenities
Bassett
Creek
North
Lions
Valley
Place
Welcome
Community Bldg.1 1 1 1
Hockey Rink 1 1 1
Sliding Hill 1 1
Basketball 1 1 1 1
Pickleball 6
Tennis 6
Baseball (w/fence)1
Softball (w/fence)1 1
Soccer / Lacrosse 2 1 1
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Community Gathering Spaces Becker
Park
Grogan
Park
Community Events 1 1
Restroom / Rental Building 1 1
Water Features (fountains / aquatic center)1 1
Inclusive Play Area 1
Food Trucks / Farmer’s Market 1
Outdoor Stage / Great Lawn 1
Indoor Stage / Gymnasium 1
Skate Park 1
Little League Complex 1
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• The full master plan document is on the city’s website
•See: http://www.crystalmn.gov/ParkReport.pdf
• The Park and Recreation Commission Recommended:
•Approval of the Park System Master Plan
•That the city’s comprehensive plan be modified to reflect this plan
• Request for the City Council:
•Approve the Park System Master Plan
The comprehensive plan will be modified during the upcoming process
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Adopted by:
Crystal City Council
Month Day, Year
PARK AND RECREATION SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section I – Plan Summary
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………….1
Intent of the Plan……………………………………………………………………………………....1
Planning Process……………………………………………………………………………………...1
Mission Statement…………………………………………………………………………………….1
Goals in Support of the Mission Statement………………………………………………………1
Acknowledgements…………………………………………………………………………………...2
Section II – Assessment of Need
Overview………………………………………………………………………………………………...3
Demographic Summary……………………………………………………………………………....3
Community Perspective……………………………………………………………………………...3
Input from Focus Groups…………………………………………………………………………....4
A Common Vision……………………………………………………………………………………..5
Comparison of Existing Amenities and NRPA Recommendations…………………………..5
Neighboring Community Amenities………………………………………………………………..6
Needs Assessment Summary……………………………………………………………………....6
Additional Considerations…………………………………………………………………………..7
Park and Recreation Standards…………………………………………………………………....8
Section III – Parks, Trail and Open Space System Plan
Park Classifications Guidelines…………………………………………………………………...11
Parks and Open Space System Plan-General Overview……………………………………...11
Natural Areas / Passive Parks……………………………………………………………………..13
Neighborhood Parks………………………………………………………………………………...32
Community Parks……………………………………………………………………………………59
Development of the Master Plans………………………………………………………………...60
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Destination Parks…………………………………………………………………………………….77
Section IV – Trail and Pedestrian Way Plan
Overview……………………………………………………………………………………………….84
Building a Highly-Valued System…………………………………………………………………84
Personal Values Ascribed to Quality Trail Systems…………………………………………...84
Trail Classifications………………………………………………………………………………….86
Typical Classifications for Core Trail System Components………………………………….86
System Plan Overview………………………………………………………………………………86
Section V – Implementation Plan
Dynamic Nature of the Implementation Strategy……………………………………………….88
Use of the Cost Projections………………………………………………………………………...88
Initial Investments and Priorities…………………………………………………………………..88
Cost Projections for Community and Destination Parks……………………………………...89
Cost Projections for Neighborhood Parks……………………………………………………...111
Potential Funding Sources for Parks and Trail Development……………………………….112
Appendices
Appendix A: Master Plans and Park Maps
Appendix B: Demographic Trend Analysis
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Section I - Plan Summary 1
Section I – Plan Summary
Introduction
The City of Crystal has a strong history of excellence in parks and recreation. As a growing community in
the 1960s and 1970s, many outstanding recreation opportunities were made available to citizens. While
the need for active living opportunities has remained steady or increased over the years, the ways
residents recreate has changed. This master planning effort was begun to better understand what the
needs of residents are now, and how that differs from what is being offered. A thorough planning process
was used that looked at the following areas:
Inventory of existing park amenities
Comparison of amenities with national metrics
Discussion with focus groups to determine preliminary needs
Discussion at public forums to review ideas and solicit additional comments
One of the underlying principles of this plan was to divide the parks into categories, and determine what
types of facilities should be offered in each one. It was recognized early on that the City cannot offer all
facilities in every park. This plan proposes to reduce facilities from neighborhood parks that are high
maintenance and/or that draw park users via vehicle while locating and improving facilities for activities
that draw users from a wider area (like sports fields and hockey rinks) in the larger community parks.
Intent of the Plan
The purpose of the Park and Recreation System Master Plan for Crystal is to create a clear vision for how
and where recreational improvements should be developed in both the immediate future and long-term.
This plan is meant to serve as a guide and as such should be reviewed periodically to ensure the vision
stays consistent with the City of Crystal’s priorities and interests. Based on the following assessment of
priorities, this plan concludes with an implementation plan using the recommendations.
Planning Process
In recent years, the City of Crystal has been taking steps to improve the community and its image through
economic development and business redevelopment. Preparing a redevelopment plan for Bass Lake
Road, the Metro Blue Line Extension (LRT) through Crystal, and exploring improvements to Becker Park
to create a Civic or Urban park for city events and functions are several recent steps taken to recreate the
City’s image. As part of this process, developing a Park and Recreation System Master Plan allows the
City of Crystal to examine and purposefully plan for parks, trails, and open spaces to ensure a welcoming
image is achieved while also meeting the current recreational needs of everyone within the community.
This plan is based upon extensive community outreach efforts. A total of nine community meetings were
held, three of which were open house meetings specifically on this topic. In addition, online social media
was used to gather input and display boards were posted at the Community Center throughout the
planning process. The findings and recommendation contained in this report are based on this input, as
well as input provided by city staff, consultant, the Park and Recreation Commission, and the Crystal City
Council.
Mission Statement
“The Crystal city government strives to improve and promote the quality of life for all Crystal citizens and
provide municipal services in a cost-effective, innovative and professional manner.”
Goals in Support of the Mission Statement
The following goals were identified in the Parks and Open Space section of the Crystal Comprehensive
plan and remain valid today. Specific elements and strategies relating back to these goals are identified
throughout this plan.
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Section I - Plan Summary 2
Goal #1 – Preserve and enhance open spaces
Goal #2 – Enhance connectivity to neighborhood, community and destination parks
Goal #3 – Upgrade and modernize the infrastructure
Acknowledgements
The consultant team would like to thank everyone involved with this planning process. The participant’s
insights and understanding of the concerns and issues of this master plan were shared with great respect
for each other throughout the project and were greatly appreciated.
Crystal City Council
Jim Adams, Mayor
Nancy LaRoche, Section 1 (Wards 1 & 2)
Olga Parsons, Section 2 (Wards 3 & 4)
Elizabeth Dahl, Ward 1
Jeff Kolb, Ward 2
John Budziszewski, Ward 3
Julie Deshler, Ward 4
Park Commission Members
Guy Mueller, Chair
Lynn Haney, Vice Chair
Lori Merriam, Secretary
Tom Jungroth
Erin Kolb
Andy Leipold
David Pascoe
Mark Novak
Meredith Torres-Walsh
Park and Recreation Staff
John Elholm, Recreation Director
Scott Berggren, Recreation Supervisor
Brad Fortin, Parks & Facilities Superintendent
Other City Staff
Anne Norris, City Manager
Mark Ray, Public Works Director / City Engineer
John Sutter, Community Development Director
Dan Olson, City Planner
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Section II – Assessment of Need 3
Section II - Assessment of Need
Overview
Assessing the needs of the community is one of the
first fundamental steps in developing a Parks and
Recreation system plan that will fulfill the
expectations of the intended audience. While this
plan reflects the wishes of the community when it
was written, the plan will require ongoing measuring
and monitoring to ensure the needs of the
community are continuing to be met. The first step
in this evaluation is understanding what the needs
of the community are.
Demographic Summary
The following provides an overview of the
demographic trend analysis for the City of Crystal
focusing on age and family demographics, race,
ethnicity and language trends, and income and
poverty. Additional demographic data can be found
in Appendix B – Demographic Trend Analysis.
Age and Family Demographics
In general, Crystal’s overall demographics are consistent with those of surrounding communities. The age
group distribution is relatively split with the exception of the older generation (70 and older) contains a
slightly lower percentage than all other age groups. Family households are also comparable with Hennepin
County’s overall family household rate. The category which has seen the greatest change has been the
housing types. Since 2000 there has been an increase in the number of units in Crystal that are renter-
occupied, and a moderate decline in owner-occupied housing.
Race, Ethnicity and Language Trends
County-wide, Crystal ranks among the highest for minority population per capita (25 percent of the
population) of the 45 cities within Hennepin County. By percentage, the Hispanic population has seen the
greatest increase in population while the white population has seen a decline of 36 percent since 1990.
The primary language is English although one census tract indicates that as much as 24 percent of the
population in the northeast corner of the city speaks Spanish at home.
Income and Poverty
Overall, the median household income is on the rise at just over $60,000 with the more pronounced increase
in the southern portions of the City. On average, eight percent of Crystal households are living below poverty
with the highest concentrations occurring in the northwestern section of Crystal.
Community Perspective
An extensive public process was undertaken as part of the planning effort allowing for a better
understanding of the community’s perceptions and value system. This understanding helped define the
core themes of a system plan that responds to these community desires. The process included a series of
general open houses, focus group meetings with recreation associations and community groups, and
meetings with the PRC and City Council. The following outlines the public process meetings:
Becker Park Visioning, June 7, 2016
Project kick-off board, November 2016
Winterfest, December 1, 2017
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Multiple individual stakeholder interviews, January 26, 2017
Focus Group Meetings (12), February 15-17, 2017
Park and Recreation Commission (PRC), February 1, 2017
Park and Recreation Commission (PRC), March 1, 2017
Public Open House #1, March 14, 2017
Park & Recreation Commission (PRC), April 5, 2017
City Council Meeting, April 19, 2017
Yunkers Park Neighborhood Meeting & PRC, May 3, 2017
Becker Park Neighborhood Meeting & PRC, July 7, 2017
Bassett Creek Park Neighborhood Meeting & PRC, July 12, 2017
City Council Work Session, July 13, 2017
North Lions Neighborhood Meeting & PRC, August 2, 2017
Public Open House #2, August 9, 2017
Welcome Park Neighborhood Meeting & PRC, September 6, 2017
Public Open House #3, September 13, 2017
Park and Recreation Commission (PRC), October 4, 2017
Input from Focus Groups
The process included interviews with multiple focus groups to understand the relationship between these
groups and the city. Interviews took place on February 15-17, 2017, and included the following topics:
Soccer
Adult baseball
Cross country running
Recreation services organizations
Lacrosse
Mom’s group
Active older adults
Bassett Creek Park
North Lions Park
MAC Park
Valley Place Park
Welcome Park
Each group had a number of specific thoughts related to their programs. For the most part, these focused
on the facility needs and how the city might play a role in resolving them. Each group does not expect that
the city should bear the sole responsibility for resolving facility needs. Instead, the intent was to alert the
City to their needs and desires and see what can be achieved in the future. A summary of the major findings
pertaining to the athletic/recreational needs and general park use amenities is below and Section III
considers the group issues within the context of the system plan and master plans. More detailed
information is provided in the Park and Recreation System Master Plan – Supplementary Document.
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Athletic/Recreational Needs
Provide play areas and open space for siblings/kids of program participants
Add lighting in multi-purpose fields and baseball fields
Incorporate larger shelters at tournament locations
Put soccer and lacrosse on separate fields due to wear patterns
Provide additional fields for youth soccer (35 yards x 45 yards)
General Park Amenities
More seating
Incorporate water opportunities (splash pad, misters)
Add outdoor pickleball courts
Add unique/accessible destination play area
Add play containers with equipment for all age groups
Include complementary amenities for play areas
− Shade canopies, picnic tables
Theme play area and replace play equipment
Provide easily accessible data of amenities for each park
Provide modern restrooms-open during park hours
Improve trails
Create community gardens
A Common Vision
The extensive public process and open communication with citizens was instrumental in shaping a common
vision for parks and trails. Key expectations include:
Developing a park system plan that addresses the changing demographics and community needs
for parks and trails.
Optimizing existing park and open space based on current community needs.
Creating an identifiable destination park that serves as a core nucleus to the redevelopment of
Bass Lake Road.
Comparison of Existing Amenities and NRPA Recommendations
Through a comparison of other parks and recreation agencies across the country, the ratios below are one
method used in this plan to evaluate amenities. The following is a list of park amenity standards established
by the National Park and Recreation Association (NRPA) based on population size. The City of Crystal has
an estimated population of 22,607.
Typically provide a park for every 2,277 residents. Crystal has 19 parks (excluding natural areas).
Based on these figures, Crystal exceeds this ratio with one park per every 840 residents.
Typically provide 9.5 acres of park land for every thousand residents. Crystal has allocated 263
acres. Based on these figures, Crystal exceeds this standard providing 10.8 acres per every one
thousand residents.
Typically provide a playground for every 3,560 residents. Crystal has 19 playgrounds. Based on
these figures, Crystal exceeds this ratio with one playground per every 1,256 residents. This plan
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also recognizes that play areas should be located in each of the 14 neighborhoods in addition to
at the larger parks.
Typically provide a basketball court for every 7,000 residents. The master plans propose four
basketball courts. Based on these figures, Crystal meets and exceeds this ratio with one
basketball court per every 5,651 residents.
Typically provide a softball field for every 9,687 residents. Crystal has seven softball fields. Based
on these figures, Crystal exceeds this ratio with one softball field per every 3,229 residents. The
master plans propose three fields, which would still meet this metric.
Typically provide a baseball field per every 6,599 residents. Crystal has five baseball fields.
Based on these figures, Crystal exceeds this ratio with one baseball field per every 5,652
residents. The master plans propose four fields which would still meet this metric.
Typically provide a multi-purpose field (two-acre field) per every 6,671 residents. Crystal has one
multi-purpose field. Based on these figures, Crystal does not meet this metric. However, the
master plans propose four more multi-purpose fields which would then meet this metric.
Typically provide an outdoor ice rink per every 16,572 residents. Crystal has six outdoor ice rinks.
Based on these figures, Crystal exceeds this ratio with one outdoor ice rink per every 3,786
residents. The master plans propose five rinks which would still exceed this metric.
Typically provide an outdoor tennis court per every 4,295 residents. Crystal has seven outdoor
tennis courts. Based on these figures, Crystal exceeds this ratio with one outdoor tennis court per
every 3,229 residents. The master plans propose six tennis courts, which would still exceed this
metric.
Neighboring Community Amenities
Through this assessment, neighboring community amenities were also identified to reduce duplicates and
provide complementary facilities. Neighboring community amenities and amenities maintained by outside
organizations which are near for use by Crystal residents include:
New Hope Ice Arena
Indoor playground (located in Golden Valley)
Lee Park (located in Robbinsdale) – contains a synthetic field.
Smothers Field – ballfield located adjacent to MAC Park and complements Crystal fields. This field
is maintained by Robbinsdale Area Youth Baseball Association (RAYBA).
Needs Assessment Summary
Through the planning process, several key changes became apparent, including:
Recommended Improvements to Existing Amenities
Expand / Improve Disc Golf Area
Expand / Improve Dog Park
Recommended Increases to Reflect Current Needs
Full-Sized Rectangle Fields (+4)
Pickleball (+6)
Various Sized Picnic Shelters
Lighting on Large Fields
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Recommended Additions to Increase Community Interaction
Rentable Community Building with Restrooms (+5)
Destination / Accessible Play Area
Outdoor Fitness Equipment
Water Play Feature / Fountain
Gathering Area for Food Truck / Farmer’s Market Events
Outdoor Performance Area / Great Lawn
Community Ice Skating Rink with Refrigeration
Recommended Reductions to Reflect Current Needs
Baseball Fields (-1)
Softball Fields (-4)
Tennis Courts (-1)
Hockey Rinks (-2)
Warming House (-8)
Large Performance Building (-1)
This assessment illustrates that needs of citizens have changed over time. Adjusting the park system to
better reflect current demands will make it easier for citizens to be active, and make the city a more attractive
place to live, work, and play. Newer recreation activities are often preferred over (or in addition to) the
types of amenities offered in the past. This plan recognizes that these preferences will continue to change
over time.
Additional Considerations
Location and Grouping of Facilities
In addition to determining the types of activities that should be offered in the City of Crystal’s parks, there
was also discussion on how these facilities should be presented. Specific thoughts on some of these items
are included below.
Tennis – The use of traditional tennis courts is less than it once was. In addition to a reduced need
in total tennis courts, the current trend is to group the tennis courts in one location rather than
spreading them around the community. In this
plan, tennis is proposed to be offered as a
community amenity rather than a
neighborhood amenity. Grouping tennis in one
Community Park will position the courts better
for grant opportunities and will allow
maintenance to be consolidated into one
facility. This type of grouped facility also allows
for easier programming of the space and will
allow groups of tennis players to recreate
together. It was noted that this change could
eliminate tennis in the northern portion of the
city. Additional courts will be maintained in one
of the Community Parks in the northern portion
of the city as demand and resources allow.
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Pickleball – The demand for pickleball courts is steadily increasing. As a sport that accommodates
a wider range of physical abilities than tennis, it’s particularly attractive to older populations.
Pickleball is also a very social sport that often sees players rotating into the next game so grouping
courts into one location is the preferred way for them to be offered.
Winter Amenities – The winter season is a great time
to get outside in Minnesota. Instead of having many
warming houses throughout the city, this plan locates
these buildings only in the community parks.
Buildings are expensive to maintain and operate, so
putting them where they will be more heavily used
year-round was preferred. In addition, with the recent
increase in winter temperatures, it has been difficult to
provide quality ice for skating. The plan proposes grouping these more maintenance intensive
winter activities/buildings together to create a few winter parks; rather than offering these activities
in the smaller neighborhood parks.
Outdoor Fitness Areas – The improvement of
outdoor fitness equipment over the years has made
this type of activity very popular. These facilities can
be offered by themselves, but are often seen as a
complement to other amenities. For example, they
can be added adjacent to larger play areas, so adults
can watch their children on the play area while they get
some exercise themselves. The current trend is to
offer a group of these items in close proximity so
people can exercise with others – or to allow people to
do multiple types of training in one place.
Park and Recreation Standards
While this plan addresses specific recreation amenities in the
City of Crystal, consideration was also given to the underlying purpose of parks and recreation. The NRPA
addresses these concepts through their three pillars of parks and recreation. Several considerations related
to these pillars that were discussed throughout the planning process are:
Health and Wellness
Amenities Offered – As facilities are changed to reflect the types of amenities people want to use,
participation in health and wellness activities will increase, as will the health benefits associated
with physical activity. One purpose of this plan to ensure that the amenities offered will encourage
physical activity throughout the city.
Adult Fitness – One specific amenity suggested in the plan is adult exercise equipment. This type
of equipment is a great way for people to exercise and stay healthy in an outdoor environment.
Offering this type of amenity encourages healthy living for everyone with no cost to participate.
Trails – Providing a variety of trails allows healthy living opportunities for the public with no cost to
participate. Across the country, the number of miles of trails have been increasing rapidly. Trails
allow citizens places to walk in a park or to access local and regional destinations in a non-
motorized way. Going for a walk or riding a bike has significant health benefits.
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Community Gardens – Food access is a timely topic that many agencies are working on – and
park land tends to be a good location to host them. Creating space for people to take control of
their health by growing their own produce is an important topic to consider. Community gardens
also provide an opportunity for participants from many different backgrounds to interact.
Conservation
Open Spaces - As open spaces have been developed over the years, children have fewer
opportunities to experience these types of places. Offering open spaces—particularly ones with
natural features—can allow children to experience nature and its benefits close to home.
Nature – Increasing places to enjoy nature in the parks was a commonly discussed item as the
plan was developed. Parks are a great place to do habitat restoration to improve places for wildlife
and to improve areas of concern in the environment, such as pollinator habitat. At the same time,
natural habitat often has fewer long term maintenance requirements than mowed areas.
Nature Play – Nature play areas are increasing in popularity. This type of place consists of ‘real’
logs, sticks, rocks, dirt, and other features that are placed in a park for children play with. This plan
proposes this low-cost amenity be added to some of the natural/passive parks located within the
city. It may be added to other parks as well.
Places for Everyone
Areas for Community Gathering – Parks must be welcoming to all people in the community. The
changes at Becker Park are
an example of designing an
area as a gathering place for
all members of the community
through stage performance,
open areas, plazas and more.
All parks, however, are being
proposed to have some
element of community
gathering space. Further
engagement with the public
will be important as specific
park designs are developed to
ensure the designs reflect the
current needs of the community.
Inclusive Play Areas – The plan recognizes that the City of Crystal contains children with a wide
variety of physical and cognitive abilities. To help address this, an inclusive play area is proposed
at Becker Park. This type of feature has been an appreciated amenity in other communities. The
intent is to offer a fun and welcoming environment for all kids to play side-by-side, regardless of
their abilities. In addition, all future play areas in the city will contain accessible elements to some
degree.
Restrooms – As park buildings are constructed, attention will be given to the type of restrooms
offered. While traditional men's and women's restrooms will still be necessary, singe stall (family
or similar) restrooms have proven to make parks even more welcoming for all people. Single stall
restrooms are available to anyone at any time, and they make it more comfortable for a mother or
father to assist their opposite gender child or for someone using a wheelchair to have an assistant.
The goal is to reduce barriers for people using the parks, including basic amenities like restrooms.
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Handicap Accessible Amenities – While many building codes require a minimum number of
handicap accessible fixtures, tables, and other items, consideration will be given to go beyond
these requirements when appropriate to better address the actual needs of the community.
New Recreation Amenities – This park system master attempts to address current needs; but
keeps in mind that needs will continue to change over time. New recreation activities like sepak
takraw and tuj lub were discussed, but there was not enough input from communities that play
these games to have a solid understanding of the demand for them. The plan anticipates that these
and other games will come forward as time goes by. The plan should remain flexible to include
new activities as community desires continue to change.
Art in the Parks - One feature that can enhance community gathering is the addition of various
forms of art. Establishing areas with public art can create unique spaces that are particularly
enjoyable to visit. Engaging different cultures in the selection of art can also make the park more
welcoming for them. While the specific type and location of art isn’t specified in this plan, its addition
was encouraged at several meetings during the planning process.
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Section III – Park, Trail, and Open Space System Plan
Park Classifications Guidelines
The Park System Plan consists of a variety of parks that were categorized into four classifications as a
result of the planning process. Each classification serves a particular purpose in meeting local park and
recreation needs. Although some flexibility is warranted, classifying parks is necessary to ensure a well-
balanced system that effectively and efficiently meets the needs of residents and recreational programs
for the city.
Overview of Park Classifications
Classification General Description Size Criteria
Natural Area /
Passive Park
Lands set aside for preservation of natural resources
and open space. This includes lands in wetlands and
floodplains and an assortment of outlots left as open
space.
Varies
Neighborhood
Park
Neighborhood parks are intended to serve as the
recreational and social focus of the neighborhood, and
be located within a 10-minute walk of homes. Focus is
on informal active and passive recreation.
Less than 6
acres
Community
Park
Consolidates programmed adult and youth athletic
fields and associated facilities to a limited number of
sites. Also, provides neighborhood-use functions in
some cases.
More than 10
acres
Destination
Park
Parks that serve a wide range of community-based
functions that provide unique gathering opportunities. Varies
Parks and Open Space System Plan – General Overview
The Park System Plan consists of 27 individual park units. Each unit plays a unique role in meeting the
needs of the community. Individually, each park provides certain features that serve a niche within the
overall system plan. Collectively, the parks provide a comprehensive set of facilities and amenities to
serve the local population.
Figure 3.1 on the following page provides the name, location, and classification of each park within the
city.
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FIGURE 3.1 – PARKS MAP
(SEE APPENDIX A FOR LARGER SCALE IMAGERY)
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The following is an overview of the parks and open space system by functional classification. In reviewing
the information, it is important to recognize that a park system is more than simply a collection of
individual park units. It represents a comprehensive package of parks and recreational facilities intended
to serve a specific function within the community. For parks to be successful, they must also respond to
the specific needs of the neighborhood, rather than generalized needs of the overall community.
Natural Areas / Passive Parks
Passive park spaces provide relief in developed areas through the incorporation of nature-based
elements. Specific examples may include but are not limited to:
Trails
Boardwalks
Benches
Education opportunities such as
interpretative signage
Community gardens
Nature play areas
Stormwater Best Management Practices
(BMP’s)
Below is a list of parks within the City of Crystal
identified as a natural area / passive park:
Brownwood Park
Florida Park
Hagemeister Pond Preserve
MAC Park
Memory Lane Park
Soo Line Park
Schutz Park
Twin Lake Shores
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Brownwood Park
Classification: Natural Area
Location: 41st Avenue North and Idaho Avenue North
Size: 4.1 acres
Park Function and Overview
This natural area currently serves as a retention pond. A sidewalk is located on the south side of 42nd
Avenue North. Mature trees are in abundance and small areas of green space exist around the perimeter
of the retention pond.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Retention pond and small isolated areas of green space
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Assessment
Although there is a maintenance drive into the site, there
is no clear entry area or park identification.
Recommendations
This site should be assessed in conjunction with Memory
Lane Park to provide a shared program including trails,
site furnishing, and other amenities to enhance the use
and connectivity of these parks.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This park serves a retention pond but could potentially
offer a connection to Memory Lane Park.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
A maintenance drive serves as the only access into the
park. A sidewalk along the south side of 42nd Avenue
North could provide access into the site.
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Florida Park
Classification: Natural Area
Location: 38th Avenue North and Florida Avenue North
Size: 1.3 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park primarily serves as a retention basin. A sidewalk provides access between the two cul-de-sacs
along the northeast corner of the retention basin.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Retention pond
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Assessment
The primary function of this park is as a retention pond.
There could be improvements to this park that could
provide enhanced viewing opportunities for the
neighboring residents.
Recommendations
Consideration should be given to improving wildlife
habitat through the incorporation of birdhouses, or other
similar features. Additionally, seating could be provided
along the eastern side of the park for viewing
opportunities.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This park is located within a 10-minute walk (half mile) of
two neighborhoods parks (Crystal Highlands Park and
Fair School Park).
Trail & Accessibility Issues
Currently the park is primarily used to provide
stormwater BMPs. However, if seating or additional
program elements were integrated into this park,
pedestrian pathways would need to comply with ADA
requirements.
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Hagemeister Park
Classification: Natural Area
Location: 6427 41st Avenue North
Size: 7.7 acres
Park Function and Overview
Hagemeister Park offers unique opportunities through the natural features of the site. The park is
primarily geared towards passive use with trails and boardwalks offering viewing opportunities of the site.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Overlook structure
2. Boardwalk
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Assessment
This park affords users the opportunity to engage
through a variety of program elements that have been
integrated into the unique natural features of this site. A
wooden platform atop a high point on the north side of
the pond offers viewing opportunities of the site.
Adjacent to the viewing platform, a trail meanders down
the hillside to a linear boardwalk bisecting the pond. A
trail loop is also provided around the western side for
users. Isolated pockets of green space along the north
side of the pond offer additional viewing and picnic
opportunities.
Recommendations
The park provides unique passive use program
amenities capturing the character of the site.
Consideration should be given to routine maintenance of
the boardwalk.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This park, as well as other neighboring parks to the
immediate northwest, contains passive use program
elements highlighting the natural features unique to the
landscape of Crystal.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
The entrance of the trail currently does not meet ADA
guidelines. Truncated domes need to be integrated into
the pedestrian entrance ramp.
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MAC Park
Classification: Natural Area
Location: 60th Avenue North and Regent Avenue North
Size: 40 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park (owned by MAC) is the premier wildlife viewing area in Crystal. Numerous plants and animals
that can’t be seen elsewhere can be found here. The park provides trails and boardwalks to access this
unique wildlife area. Also on MAC property in Crystal is Smothers Field, a baseball field operated by
Armstrong Cooper Youth Baseball Association (ACYBA). The field is used by both youth and adult
baseball leagues, and it complements the baseball fields operated by the City of Crystal.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Trails and/or boardwalks
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Assessment
The park is mainly wetland areas with patches of
wooded areas. The trail access points are located at the
southwest and northeast corners of the park. There are
amenities outside of the park along the northern and
western extents of the park. These amenities provide
both organized recreational activity and play areas.
Trails through the site are oriented along an east-west
axis with the trails predominately located to the south
and north of the natural area. A boardwalk encompasses
a portion of the trail, but is in poor condition.
Recommendations
The existing boardwalk should be replaced. This park is
currently in the planning process through a joint effort
between the City of Crystal, Three Rivers Park District,
and SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Additional information
pertaining to the future planning of this park can be
found on the following page (Figure 3.2).
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This park is directly adjacent to complementary park
amenities outside of the city limits. Also in close
proximity is Mike Smothers Memorial Park, which is
maintained by the ACYBA.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
Trails, aside from the boardwalk segments, appear to
meet ADA guidelines.
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Below is the master plan presented at an open house conducted on September 13, 2017 to illustrate the
proposed plan for the future of MAC Park. Additional information pertaining to the open house can be
found in the Park and Recreation System Master Plan - Supplementary Document.
FIGURE 3.2 – MAC PARK MASTER PLAN
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Memory Lane Park
Classification: Natural Area
Location: 4320 Louisiana Avenue North
Size: 10.2 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park currently serves residents as a natural area. A sidewalk is located on the north side of 42nd
Avenue North and east side of Louisiana Avenue North. Mature trees are found around the perimeter of
the pond with pockets of green space, primarily on either side of the pond.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Green space overlooking pond
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Assessment
This area provides adjacent residents with a natural
setting. Small areas of green space exist at either end of
the pond with the southern area containing more subtle
topography for potential program space. Some natural
resource restoration work has also been completed in
this park.
Recommendations
Consideration should be given to a trail through the park
and/or around the pond to connect to 42nd Avenue North.
Areas to view the pond and possibly a crossing over the
pond narrows could also be explored.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This natural area is located next to another natural area
and near a neighborhood park in the City of New Hope
(Simms Park).
Trail & Accessibility Issues
Currently this area is undeveloped, but if future
improvements are made such as trails or boardwalks
they will be required to meet ADA accessibility
guidelines.
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Soo Line Park
Classification: Natural Area
Location: 5234 Scott Avenue North
Size: 1.3 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park provides open space in a more densely populated section of the city. The park contains
community garden plots, along with open space and a swing set.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Swing set
2. Community garden
3. Open green space
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Assessment
This park has adequate programming, but currently
lacks in design due to the layout of amenities. The
playground within the container provides little interest for
children and the surface requires updating to be
compliant with playground requirements. A majority of
the site is open green space, but due to tree placement
the open green space is fragmented allowing for only
minimal programming opportunities.
Recommendations
As a natural park rather than a neighborhood park,
consideration should be given to replacing the
playground with a nature play area, consisting of logs
and rocks arranged for children to play on. The addition
of natural plantings such as prairie grasses or trees and
places to sit would also be desirable in this location.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This park is near Twin Oaks Park, a larger neighborhood
park offering more extensive park facilities.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
Pedestrian pathways and accessibility to the play area
are currently absent. These components will be needed
to meet ADA guidelines.
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Schutz Park
Classification: Natural Area
Location: 2014 Vera Cruz Avenue North
Size: 1.4 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park serves as open space. Located on the other side of Bottineau Boulevard (CR 81) is the Crystal
Lake Regional Trail (CLRT).
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Small isolated areas of green space
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Assessment
This park currently serves the adjacent neighborhood as
a vegetated buffer from Highway 81. Mature trees
encompass a majority of the site with minor recent
landscape improvements near the pathway paralleling
the roadway. Small isolated areas of green space are
located around the perimeter of the park.
Recommendations
This park is small, but the addition of benches, picnic
tables, and/or exercise equipment may be warranted to
increase usage.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
The neighborhood is bounded by a major roadway and
rail lines. Although there is a crosswalk just north to
provide access to Cavanagh Park, this is the only park
for the neighborhood on the west side of Bottineau
Boulevard.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
This park provides pedestrian pathways around the
perimeter of the park with the exception of the southern
side of the park.
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Twin Lake Shores Park
Classification: Natural Area
Location: On Quail Avenue North between 49th & 50th Avenue North
Size: 1 acre
Park Function and Overview
This park provides residents with access to Middle Twin Lake. A paved trail enters and exits onto Quail
Avenue, with much of the trail following the shoreline of the lake. A dock provides access to the lake.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Public dock and paved trail segment
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Assessment
This long, linear park offers users with pleasant views of
the Twin Lake and a public dock.
Recommendations
This park could be enhanced through the addition of one
or two benches along the existing trail segment.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
Cavanagh Park is located within a block and offers
recreational neighborhood amenities.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
The trail entry points lack truncated domes which are
required when leading into vehicular pathways.
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Neighborhood Parks
Neighborhood parks are intended to serve residents within a 10-minute walk (half mile) of the park and
provide basic recreational experiences while meeting the needs of the immediate neighborhoods. Most of
the parks (13) are currently identified as neighborhood parks and range in scale and amenities. Through
assessment and feedback from the public process, some or all of the following amenities are
recommended for inclusion in neighborhood parks:
Small backstop with no groomed infield
“Regular” play area
Small multi-purpose field
Half-court basketball
Paved court (four square, gaga pit, etc.)
Outdoor fitness equipment
Small picnic shelter
The parks within the City of Crystal identified as
a neighborhood park are:
Broadway Park
Cavanagh Park
Crystal Highlands Park
Fair School Park
Forest School Park
Iron Horse Park
Kentucky Park
Lee Park
North Bass Lake Park
Skyway Park
Sunnyview Park
Twin Oak Park
Yunkers Park
On the following page, a map (Figure 3.3) identifies areas within a 10-minute walking distance (half mile
walking radius) between parks, taking into consideration barriers caused by major roadways and rail
lines.
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FIGURE 3.3 – PARK WALK CONNECTIVITY MAP
(SEE APPENDIX A FOR LARGER SCALE IMAGERY)
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Broadway Park
Classification: Neighborhood Park
Location: 5911 West Broadway
Size: 3.3 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park provides amenities that are primarily for the adjacent neighborhood. Overall the park is in poor
condition containing dated and deteriorating amenities. The layout of the park has overlapping
programmed spaces resulting in the poor condition of shared green space.
Park Features/Amenities
As illustrated by the aerial photograph, current park features include:
1. Basketball court
2. Warming house with restrooms
3. Outdoor ice rink with lighting
4. Ballfield
5. Playground
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Assessment
This park offers a clear, direct entrance to the site and
provides parking with two narrow sidewalks to the clearly
programmed spaces. However, the ballfield and outdoor
ice rink have a shared space which detracts from the
overall feel of the park and has made the shared green
space difficult to maintain. The playground located to the
southeast is the primary draw to the site. The playground
offers a variety of structures suitable for a wide range of
ages.
Recommendations
The hockey rink, warming house, and parking area
should be removed while retaining the play area and
backstop. A trail between the Shirley Place cul-de-sac
and the primary entrance on 59th Avenue North would
improve accessibility in circulation into and around the
park.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This park serves the needs of the immediate
neighborhood. North Lions Park is the nearest park,
located several blocks to the northeast, but currently
there is not a trail connection between these parks.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
This park lacks circulation to amenities in the park. In
addition, the park does not have trail connections to the
park for neighborhood users.
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Cavanagh Park
Classification: Neighborhood Park
Location: 5400 Corvallis Avenue North
Size: 3.9 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park provides the primary amenities for the adjacent neighborhood. The park includes one soccer
field and one ballfield which can also serve as flexible green spaces. Additionally, a playground and a
shelter are located to the east side of the park.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Soccer field
2. Ballfield
3. Playground
4. Shelter
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Assessment
The layout of this park is programmed with the intent to
provide flexible green space. Overall the amenities are
dated and are in poor condition. The playground lacks a
connection to the rest of the park due to the absence of
pedestrian pathways. Adjacent to the playground is a
shelter with site furnishings including picnic tables and a
drinking fountain. The shelter as well as the site
furnishings are in poor condition and dissimilar in style.
Recommendations
Pedestrian circulation connections to amenities in the
park could be provided.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This neighborhood park has a sidewalk connection to
the Crystal Lake Regional Trail.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
Trail and accessibility is absent within the park.
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Crystal Highlands Park
Classification: Neighborhood Park
Location: 3711 Jersey Circle North
Size: 1.7 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park provides amenities that are primarily for the adjacent neighborhood. The park includes a play
area, warming house with restrooms, basketball court, and flexible green space.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Multi-purpose green space with lighting
2. Warming house with restrooms
3. Playground
4. Basketball court
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Assessment
This park serves the immediate neighborhood covering
basic needs for all ages from open green space to an
appropriately sized playground. However, the park is
isolated from other parks and currently does not include
trail connections to adjacent parks.
The playground appears to be in good condition with
ADA accessible entry/exit for the playground. A
basketball court exists to the southwest of the play area
but a pedestrian accessible route is currently absent.
Comprising a majority of the site is multi-purpose green
space, which is in moderate condition. A warming house
is located adjacent to the green space. This building
appears to be in moderate condition, however the
concrete pad around the perimeter is showing signs of
settling and there is no programmed use taking place
there.
Recommendations
Circulation should be enhanced and ADA accessibility
should be provided to all amenities through added
pedestrian pathways. Also, consider removing the
lighting and warming house. This will allow for greater
flexibility of program and future redevelopment of the
park and improve the condition of the green space.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This park relatively isolated from adjacent parks. The
nearest park is Lions Park in New Hope, located several
blocks outside of the city limits to the northwest. Lions
Park provides additional amenities absent from Crystal
Highlands Park, including two ballfields and a couple
horseshoe pits.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
This park provides a shared pedestrian and vehicle
route, which provides pedestrian accessibility from
Jersey Circle North to the warming house and
playground. However, this route currently does not
provide truncated domes where the shared trail connects
with the roadway.
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Fair School Park
Classification: Neighborhood Park
Location: 3915 Adair Avenue North
Size: 3.3 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park (owned by the school district) currently serves the adjacent school and as a neighborhood park.
A play area is located in the southwestern corner of the site and contains two ballfields. There is also
room for a medium-sized soccer field if the areas are not being used. The green space provides open
space for both the neighborhoods and organized sports programs.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Playground
2. Ballfield
3. Ballfield
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Assessment
This is one of the larger neighborhood parks in the City.
The arrangement of fields offers flexibility in the
programming of organized recreation activities.
However, the play area is in a poor location. Pedestrian
pathways are also absent from the park, with the
exception of the sidewalk located on the eastern side of
the site.
Recommendations
Relocating the play area to a more usable location would
increase the use of the amenity by both the
neighborhood and the school. Consideration should also
be given to removing a ballfield and to providing a
soccer field.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This park is essential to the neighborhoods in this
section of the City of Crystal since there are no
neighboring parks (see Figure 3.4).
Trail & Accessibility Issues
The addition of a pedestrian route around the site and to
amenities would enhance the circulation of the park and
meet ADA accessibility requirements.
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Forest School Park
Classification: Neighborhood Park
Location: 7001 48th Avenue North
Size: 5.2 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park (owned by the school district) is used by both the adjacent school and neighborhood residents.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Ballfield
2. Irrigated multi-purpose green space/soccer field
3. Warming house with restrooms
4. Playground
5. Hard play surface (maintained by school district)
6. Playground (maintained by school district)
7. Hard play surface (maintained by school district)
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Assessment
This park is comprised of a broad range of amenities to
meet the needs of school students as well as the
community. The park is primarily composed of open
green space providing flexible use for both organized
and non-organized recreation. The sole park building on
site is near the north end of the park. This building is
dated but provides shelter with seating as well as
restroom facilities. Adjacent to the east of this building is
a play area. The play area provides for multiple ages
and is in good condition. Other hard surface amenities
shown in the aerial are maintained by the school district.
The remainder of the park amenities provide flexible
green space and a ballfield is located at the southern
end of the park. The ag-lime infield is in poor condition
and access is currently not provided to this amenity.
Recommendations
Provide accessibility to the ballfield and repair/restore
the ag-lime infield. Replace the existing building with a
shelter in a more central location.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
The only other park in the neighborhood is a natural area
(Memory Lane Park). To access other parks, residents
must cross an arterial or railroad.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
The park currently provides accessibility through
pathway connections to all amenities located within the
park, with exception to the ballfield.
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Iron Horse Park
Classification: Neighborhood Park
Location: 5155 Kentucky Avenue North
Size: 3.1 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park provides amenities that are primarily for the adjacent neighborhood. It is a narrow park with
access at the end of two roadways and a hockey rink dividing the park in two. Other amenities include a
backstop, basketball court, and play area.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Ballfield
2. Outdoor ice rink with lighting
3. Basketball court
4. Playground
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Assessment
This is a long linear park that provides the neighborhood
with basic park needs. Two small parking lots are
located along the north side of the park at the terminus
of two roadways. A large grove of trees located in the
center of the park divides the programmed spaces. The
western side of the park contains a hockey rink and a
ballfield which can be used for flexible green space.
However, the hockey rink boards and the ballfield are in
poor condition. The eastern side of the park contains a
full-sized basketball court and a playground. Both
amenities are in adequate condition but will require the
addition of pathways to meet ADA accessibility
guidelines.
Recommendations
The park primarily requires attention on the western side
due to poor condition. It is recommended to remove the
hockey rink to provide added green space. This would
also create an opportunity to integrate and enhance the
central wooded area through the addition of trails and
picnic tables.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This park services the adjacent neighborhood, however
a rail line along the southern limits of the park creates a
barrier for residents of the neighborhood to the south.
New Hope owns land to the west, where cooperative use
may be warranted.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
The park contains limited connections to only the play
area. Additional pathway connections should be
considered to improve pedestrian circulation through the
park as well as meet ADA accessibility guidelines.
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Kentucky Park
Classification: Neighborhood Park
Location: 4009 Kentucky Avenue North
Size: 1.9 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park provides amenities that are primarily for the adjacent neighborhood. The park has a nice area
for a small soccer field, a play area and basketball court.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Playground
2. Basketball court
3. Open green space
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Assessment
This long linear park serves the needs of the
neighborhood area. It has a pleasant park atmosphere
but some of the amenities are showing their age and are
need of an update. The bulk of the park amenities are in
the northern portion of the park. Pedestrian pathways
are absent creating unidentified pedestrian circulation
and flow throughout the park. The large flexible green
space works well for a small soccer field and the turf
appears to be in good condition.
Recommendations
Improvements include providing pedestrian pathways to
amenities and a perimeter walk around the park. The
park furnishing at the play area should also be
considered for replacement.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
Although there are other Crystal parks in this
neighborhood, the nearest park is in New Hope to the
west. The City of Crystal owns a vacant residential lot
that could be used to build a trail connection if
warranted.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
The park does not contain pedestrian pathways. At a
minimum, pedestrian connections should be provided to
the play area. The entrance to the park and play
container should also be updated to meet ADA
guidelines.
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Lee Park
Classification: Neighborhood Park
Location: 4510 35th Avenue North
Size: 0.7 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park provides amenities primarily for the adjacent neighborhood. The park is the smallest in the city
and contains a play area, picnic shelter, open field space, and basketball court. Due to the major barriers
of roadways and rail lines, this park is essential for nearby residents.
Park Features/Amenities
As illustrated by the aerial photograph, current park features include:
1. Half-court basketball
2. Shelter
3. Playground
4. Open green space
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Assessment
This park, although small, provides neighborhood park
amenities which are critical for the adjacent
neighborhoods due to the major roadways and rail lines.
The park is composed of a play area and flexible green
space large enough for small informal recreational
opportunities. Also included is half-court basketball with
a centralized shelter.
Recommendations
The existing shelter and seating adjacent to the park is
showing age and should be considered for replacement.
Improvements to pedestrian pathways are also
recommended to provide users with pathway
connections to amenities.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
Although this is the only park within a 10 minute (half
mile) walk for Crystal residents, there are several
Robbinsdale parks that are in close proximity and
provide similar or complementary facilities.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
Currently a pathway provides access to the play area but
it should also be extended to the shelter and bike rack
to meet ADA requirements. In addition, the entrance
point adjacent to the roadway will require truncated
domes to meet ADA guidelines.
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North Bass Lake Park
Classification: Neighborhood Park
Location: 56th Avenue North and Welcome Avenue North
Size: 2.4 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park provides amenities that are primarily for the adjacent neighborhood. It is a narrow park with
access at the end of two roadways and contains a play area, basketball court, picnic shelter, and open
field space.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Playground
2. Shelter
3. Basketball court
4. Open green space
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Assessment
This park provides residents with all the basic
neighborhood amenities. However, pedestrian pathways
do not exist through the park. The park is comprised of
open space on the eastern half and facilities on the
western half. A worn-out shelter is close to the play area,
but in an undesirable location for users and the adjacent
resident.
Recommendations
The existing shelter is recommended to be replaced and
relocated more centrally in the park. Pedestrian
pathways should also be included to provide ADA
accessibility to park elements.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This park is near another neighborhood park to the
southeast, but safety concerns are posed with crossing
Bass Lake Road.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
Currently pedestrian pathways are absent in this park
and will need to be added to meet ADA accessibility
guidelines.
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Skyway Park
Classification: Neighborhood Park
Location: 61st Avenue North and Florida Avenue North
Size: 4 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park provides amenities that are primarily for the adjacent neighborhood. The park has an irrigated
soccer field, backstop, play area, basketball court, and shelter.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Ballfield
2. Playground
3. Shelter
4. Basketball court
5. Multi-purpose green space / irrigated soccer field
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Assessment
This park is essential to this neighborhood due to the
major roadways and airport limiting access to other
nearby parks. At 3.5 acres, this park is one of the larger
neighborhood parks and contains a large green space
with a play area, full-sized basketball court, and shelter
to the southeast of the park.
Recommendations
The park has many basic amenities, but due to location
and lack of pedestrian pathways these may be under
used. The shelter is showing its age and should be
replaced and relocated to a more prominent vantage
point within the park.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
Southbrook Park (outside of the city limits) is located
directly to the north and provides a walking path and
community garden.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
This park currently does not provide trail or accessibility
connections.
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Sunnyview Park
Classification: Neighborhood Park
Location: 3000 Hampshire Avenue North
Size: 3 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park provides amenities that are primarily for the adjacent neighborhood. Where the backstop is in
the west side of the park can be wet during much of the summer, but the east side remains relatively dry.
This side of the park contains a play area and basketball court.
Park Features/Amenities
As illustrated by the aerial photograph, current park features include:
1. Ballfield
2. Multi-purpose green space
3. Playground
4. Basketball court
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Assessment
This neighborhood park is composed of mostly open,
flexible green space with complementary play amenities
to the southeast including a play area and full-size
basketball court. In the opposite corner of the park, a
multi-purpose field is available, but is in poor condition.
Recommendations
The addition of a shelter and seating, and improvement
of the green space near the infield would prove valuable
to site users.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
Although major roadways divide this park from direct
access to other nearby parks, it is centrally location with
several large community parks within a 10-minute walk
(half mile radius).
Trail & Accessibility Issues
Pedestrian pathways are currently non-existent
throughout the park. The addition of these pathways
would potentially improve usability of the site while
meeting ADA guidelines for accessibility to amenities.
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Twin Oaks Park
Classification: Neighborhood Park
Location: 5116 Wilshire Boulevard
Size: 4.7 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park provides amenities that are primarily for the adjacent neighborhood. The park currently contains
a variety of features including a backstop, hockey rink, basketball court, play area, open space, and
warming house.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Ballfield
2. Basketball court
3. Playground
4. Outdoor ice rink with lighting
5. Warming house with restrooms
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Assessment
This park provides a balance of active and passive uses
through the recreational opportunities offered on the
southern half of the park and a perimeter loop path
around a pond on the north of the park. The southern
half of the park currently provides a full-sized basketball
court, play area, warming house and restrooms, hockey
rink, and open green space. Though the green space
offers flexible program availability, the grass is in poor
condition.
Recommendations
The hockey rink and warming house should be removed
while retaining all other site amenities. It is
recommended to provide improved circulation
throughout the park. A trail connection from the northern
loop to the southern half of the site would greatly
improve circulation through the park. In addition, seating
along the existing trail loop to the north would create
stopping points and viewing opportunities of the pond.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This neighborhood park is within a 10-minute walk (half
mile radius) of two neighborhood parks and one natural
area. However, the two neighborhood parks are difficult
to access due to the major roadway (Bass Lake Road)
and the rail line to the south.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
The park currently meets ADA guidelines except for the
parking lot to the south. A pedestrian connection should
be provided here from the parking lot as well as an ADA
accessible pedestrian ramp.
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Yunkers Park
Classification: Neighborhood Park
Location: 8617 31st Avenue North
Size: 3.3 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park provides amenities that are primarily for the adjacent neighborhood. The park has a new picnic
shelter, play area, open space, and basketball court.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. New shelter – see photograph of View A on following page
2. Playground
3. Basketball court
4. Open green space
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Assessment
The park is composed mainly of open green space for
flexible use. However, there appears to be drainage
issues that may result in unusable green space. Other
amenities include a newly constructed shelter, play area,
and basketball court. The play container curb and
benches adjacent to the play area are of wooden
construction and are in poor condition.
Recommendations
Recommendations include making maintenance repairs
to existing amenities. Consideration should also be given
to replacing benches around the play area so they match
in style to provide consistent seating elements
throughout the park.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
The park is in near to other parks outside of the city
limits, but is isolated from parks within the city limits.
Trail & Accessibility Issue
Recent trail improvements have been incorporated into
the park, focused along the eastern perimeter of the site.
A new constructed segment of trail provides access to
the shelter, play area, and basketball court. All amenities
currently meet ADA guideline requirements.
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Community Park
Community Parks are intended to serve the needs of the adult and youth athletic programs. They are the
location for the city’s full-sized athletic fields and they incorporate additional complementary amenities to
meet the recreational needs of the community. Below is a list of amenities that are proposed to be in the
community parks.
Large multi-purpose rectangle field
Softball/baseball fields
Multiple full-sized courts (tennis/pickleball)
Ballfield and court lighting
Hockey rinks
Sledding hills
Park buildings with restrooms and four-
season gathering space
Picnic shelters
Sand volleyball
Disc golf
Larger community play area
Dog park
Outdoor fitness equipment
Community parks in the City of Crystal include:
Bassett Creek Park
North Lions Park
Valley Place Park
Welcome Park
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Development of the Master Plans
As part of the park and recreation plan, master plans were
developed for the following community parks: Bassett
Creek, North Lion’s, Valley Place, and Welcome Park.
These master plans reflect the summarized views of the
public, stakeholder groups, Parks Commission, City Council
and staff in regard to how the parks should be developed to
meet the needs of the community. The public process
played an important role in shaping planning outcomes by
giving residents opportunities to voice their opinion on each
park’s future development. Through this process, a wide
range of interests and sentiments were duly considered as
conclusions were drawn.
It should be recognized that the master plans remain
dynamic and will evolve as they move through
implementation steps where specific development details
are addressed. The City will solicit additional public input as
the plan is implemented to confirm that actual development
is in line with the public demand and expectations.
Public Engagement
The master plan design process was initiated through a
public process to gain a thorough understanding of the
community’s vision for parks and recreation as well as the
amenities to include in each park (examples of these
boards are shown in Figures 3.4 and 3.5). Concept
drawings were created to explore the relationships between
the desired facility types and the surrounding properties, as
well as pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation.
The concepts were first presented at the March 14, 2017
Open House. Following the open house, the concepts were
further refined through feedback obtained from
presentations to the Parks and Recreation Commission,
City Council, internal review with City staff, and additional
public forums. The resulting product is a master plan for
each park, illustrating a vision of the development based on
this input.
FIGURE 3.5 – FOCUS MEETING
FIGURE 3.4 – FOCUS MEETING
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Bassett Creek
Classification: Community Park
Location: 6001 32nd Avenue North
Size: 85 acres
Park Function and Overview
This community park provides a great balance of active and passive uses with the northern half of the
park primarily programmed for active use and the southern half programmed for passive uses.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Baseball field
2. Warming house with restrooms
3. Dog park
4. Basketball court
5. Playground
6. Softball field
7. Volleyball courts – 3 sand volleyball courts and 1 ag-lime volleyball court
8. Disc golf course (15 holes)
9. Shelters (2)
10. Floating dock
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Assessment
This park provides numerous opportunities for active and
passive recreational activities. Trails provide adequate
circulation to amenities on site. Recent trail
improvements have included removing a portion of an
existing sidewalk along 32nd Avenue South and replacing
it with a regional trail. This trail now provides a stronger
connection to the park. Parking is limited to the northern
half of the site.
The trails are in overall suitable condition, but segments
in the active areas are beginning to deteriorate. Wood
construction shelters and site furnishings provide great
locations for users, but many are in poor condition.
Recommendations
Recommendations and additional information pertaining
to the development of this park are further discussed in
the concept and master plan sections below.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This park is located along a regional trail network and
provides users with a unique blend of active and passive
amenities.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
A regional trail provides easy access to and from the
site. An accessible route to the baseball field is currently
lacking and should be provided.
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW B
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW A
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW C
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Concept Plan
The two concepts (Figures 3.6 and 3.7)
were the result of feedback obtained
from the public process. In general,
residents enjoy this park for the wide
array of amenities it provides for users
and prefer a design approach that builds
on the existing framework of the park.
The ecological value of this park is
evident and minimizing impact while
enhancing the natural character was
clearly identified as a priority by the
public. Amenity suggestions and/or
comments commonly expressed by the
public in the planning process included
relocating the dog park, expanding the
play area, and providing additional disc
golf holes. Residents also expressed
interest in providing additional walking
paths in the woodlands to the northwest
while preserving and maintaining the
character of this area.
Revised Concept Plan
Through input generated from the public
process, it was determined Concept 2
was the preferred approach in the future
development of this park.
Figure 3.8 was the refined concept
accounting for existing programmed
amenities which were relocated through
the design process. These items
included the addition of a volleyball
court, paved court and a couple
additional shelters.
FIGURE 3.7 – BASSETT CREEK CONCEPT 2
FIGURE 3.8 – BASSETT CREEK- REVISED CONCEPT
FIGURE 3.6 – BASSETT CREEK CONCEPT 1
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Master Plan
As the largest community park in Crystal, this park offers a multitude of active and passive recreational
activities. This master plan builds off of key existing park amenities while preserving the unique natural
elements of the park. Trails improvements were defined along existing natural trails to improve function
and minimize impacts to the mature trees found throughout the park. The parking lots were reconfigured
to meet increased parking demands as well as improve distribution of parking to amenities. Two full-sized
multi-purpose fields are centrally located within the park and are adjacent to complementary amenities
including a play area, picnic shelter, and park building with plaza space. Due to the demand of the
existing baseball field to the north, field improvements and spectator improvements are proposed in this
master plan.
Below is a list of the site amenities.
• Baseball field improvements
o Field lighting
• Two full-sized multi-purpose athletic
fields (360’ x 225’)
• Play area expansion
• Picnic area/picnic shelters
• Park building
o Four season
o Rentable space
o Restrooms
• Disc golf improvements
• Dog park
o Large breed
o Small breed
• Paved courts
o Basketball
• Sand volleyball
• Parking lot improvements
• Trail improvements
FIGURE 3.9 – BASSETT CREEK MASTER PLAN
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North Lions Park
Classification: Community Park
Location: 61st and Kentucky Avenue North
Size: 12.6 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park provides the community with a range of park amenities for recreational activities.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Ballfield
2. Tennis court / sepak takraw with lighting
3. Playground
4. Basketball court
5. Warming house with restrooms
6. Volleyball court
7. Shelter
8. Sledding hill (ballfield no longer exists)
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Assessment
This community park provides numerous recreational
activities providing the flexibility to accommodate
multiple groups. Park amenities are primarily focused in
the southwestern corner of the park which includes a
full-sized basketball court, play area, tennis court, and
building. Although these amenities complement each
other through program use, the play area and building
are becoming dated and showing signs of wear. Other
features of this park include a baseball field, shelter and
sledding hill. A pond is also located at the northeastern
end of the park, but currently is underused.
Recommendations
Recommendations and additional information pertaining
to the development of this park are further discussed in
the following concept and master plan sections.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This park provides the community with a balance of
facilities for a range of age groups.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
This park offers pedestrian connections to all of the
amenities in the park. However, the play area is non-
compliant due to the surface material found in a portion
of it. In addition, the eastern parking striping is absent
and does not provide handicap parking stalls, aisles, or
ADA ramps.
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW B
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW C
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW A
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Concept Plan
The three concepts (Figures 3.10, 3.11,
and 3.12) were the result from feedback
obtained from focus group meetings.
Common amenities residents expressed
interest in included a perimeter walking
trail around the pond, additional seating,
pickleball courts, a sledding hill, and
relocating the basketball court. As a
result, Concept 3 was identified as the
preferred concept.
FIGURE 3.10 – NORTH LION’S PARK – CONCEPT 1
FIGURE 3.11 – NORTH LION’S PARK – CONCEPT 2
FIGURE 3.12 – NORTH LION’S PARK – CONCEPT 3
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Master Plan
This park master plan offers amenities accommodating a a wide range of ages and group sizes.
Surrounding these facilities is a series of trail loop circles around and within the park providing direct
access to the multiple site amenities in the park. A pickleball court is located in the southwestern corner
and offers close proximity to users traveling by vehicle. Adjacent to the pickleball court is a shelter
intended to serve users of pickleball and the play area. In the northwest portion of the site, a full-sized
multi-purpose field would replace the ballfield. This decision was made due to the high demand for
rectangular fields resulting from information identified in Section II. Complementing this multi-purpose
field is a full-sized basketball court, Sepak Takraw or volleyball court, and a centrally located park
building. The park building would include restrooms, additional seating and a warming house / meeting
room for the nearby leisure skate area and hockey rink.
Below is a list of the site amenities.
• Full-sized multi-purpose athletic field
(360’ x 225’)
o Field lighting
• Park building
o 4-season building
o Rentable space
o Restrooms
• Play area
• Picnic area/picnic shelters
• Pickleball court (6-8 courts)
• Basketball Court
• Hockey Rink
• Sepak Takraw or volleyball court
• Sledding hill improvements
• Trail Improvements
FIGURE 3.13 – NORTH LION’S PARK MASTER PLAN
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Valley Place Park
Classification: Community Park
Location: 6822 32nd Avenue North
Size: 20.8 acres
Park Function and Overview
Valley Place Park, at 20 acres in size, is a community park that has historically been the city's primary
winter season park complete with sliding hill, warming house, and two hockey rinks. This park has a high
level of use and wide array of park amenities throughout the year.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Playground
2. Warming house with restrooms
3. Hockey rinks (2) with lighting
4. Ballfield
5. Play area
6. Basketball court
7. Tennis court
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Assessment
The park currently contains a mixture of amenities that
provide year-round use. Due to the topography of the
site, a drainage swale extends through the central area
of the park limiting the usable space. Located in the
center of the park is a dated existing park building that
will require replacement with a play area nearby.
Adjacent to the play area are other complementary items
including a tennis court and basketball court.
At the corners of the park is a sledding hill and ballfield.
The sledding hill is one of the primary draws to this park
during the winter season, however the parking lot to the
east creates safety concerns due to the conflict with
sledding. On the other side of the park is a ballfield
which offers organized recreational use but due to
orientation is less desirable for users and has poor
drainage.
A trail along the perimeter provides users with an
excellent loop system. Additional pathway segments
also offer access to amenities on site, but could be
improved to provide for better flow through the park.
Recommendations
Recommendations and additional information pertaining
to the development of this park are further discussed in
the following concept and master plan sections.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This park is located along a regional trail and is within a
10-minute walk (half mile radius) of a community park
and two neighborhood parks.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
Trail improvements have been made along the southern
side of the park. All trail and compliance requirements
appear to meet ADA guidelines.
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW A
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW B
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW C
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Concept Plan
The two concepts (Figures 3.14 and
3.15) reflect the residents’ desire to
retain the sledding hill and hockey rinks
as these amenities are highly utilized. In
addition, the picnic area located to the
southwest contains mature vegetation
creating a great atmosphere for picnic
use.
Revised Concept Plan
Following the open house, the concept
(Figure 3.16) was revised to include a
softball field (in lieu of a multi-purpose
field) through feedback obtained from
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
This, in turn created additional open
lawn and picnic area located to the
south of the proposed softball field.
FIGURE 3.14 – VALLEY PLACE PARK – CONCEPT 1
FIGURE 3.15 – VALLEY PLACE PARK – CONCEPT 2
FIGURE 3.16 – VALLEY PLACE PARK – REVISED CONCEPT
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Master Plan
This park currently provides amenities for year-round use. Due to the demand of these facilities, the
master plan has maintained a majority of the programmed spaces with modifications to enhance the
usability of these amenities. For instance, the multi-purpose ballfield has been oriented with the outfield to
the northeast, providing optimized playability due to sun angles. The basketball court was relocated to
provide ease of access for court users. The sledding hill and hockey rinks would remain but include
additional enhancements through seating and a shelter at the crown of the hill as well as upgrades to the
hockey rink through dasher board upgrades. Other improvements to the park include reconfiguring the
parking lot to minimize safety concerns with users of the sledding hill. Central to the amenities would be a
park building with a play area.
Below is a list of the site amenities.
• Multi-purpose ballfield
(300 feet to outfield fence)
o Field lighting
• Park building
o 4-season building
o Rentable space
o Restrooms
• Play area
• Picnic area/picnic shelters
• Hockey rink improvements
• Basketball court
• Tennis court (6)
• Sledding hill improvements
• Trail Improvements
FIGURE 3.17 – VALLEY PLACE PARK MASTER PLAN
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Welcome Park
Classification: Community Park
Location: 4630 Welcome Avenue North
Size: 10 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park provides the community with a range of park amenities for recreational activities.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Basketball court
2. Ballfield
3. Ballfield
4. Ballfield
5. Tennis court – no longer exists
6. Playground
7. Warming house with restrooms
8. Outdoor ice rink with lighting
9. Multi-purpose green space
10. Irrigated multi-purpose green space
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Assessment
This community park contains three ballfields that cover
three quarters of the park space. A full-sized basketball
court is just beyond the outfield of the two fields on the
western half of the park. The remainder of the park is
comprised of a warming house, hockey rink, and play
area. The hockey rink, as is evident in View B, will
require replacement of the boards. Directly to the west of
the rink across the parking lot is a play area containing a
play structure and swing set. The equipment is in
adequate condition but the location of the play area is
not ideal due to the nearby roadway. Central to these
two amenities is the warming house for users of the
hockey rink. Recent changes that have occurred include
the removal of a tennis court providing residents with
open green space and recreational opportunities.
The park also contains a road that bisects the park,
which creates an obstacle to park development. The
roadway uses nearly an acre of land and precludes its
function as one cohesive park.
Recommendations
Recommendations and additional information pertaining
to the development of this park are discussed in the
following concept and master plan sections.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
The park is near Grogan Park and the community
center. Existing city walks provide residents with direct
access between these two parks.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
Pedestrian pathways are provided to the existing
building and play area but not to the ballfields. In
addition, sidewalks are absent around the perimeter of
the park with the exception of sidewalks located on both
sides of Welcome Avenue North.
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW A
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW B
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW C
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Welcome Park
Concept Plan
The two concepts (Figures 3.18 and
3.19) were presented at the March 14,
2017 Open House. Residents
expressed a desire to have a perimeter
walk around the park. Also recognized
through the planning process was a
need for improved recreational fields,
specifically rectangular fields as
discussed in Section II.
There was also discussion about
locating a full-sized, lighted softball field
in the east side of this park along with
the potential of removing the existing
road needed to accommodate the
spatial requirements. The preferred
concept moving forward included the
larger, more fully developed softball field
as well as improved pedestrian
connections between the building, play
area and other amenities within the
park.
Concept Plan
Following the open house, a third
concept (Figure 3.20) was developed to
improve the orientation of the multi-
purpose ball field and offer an ag-lime
infield adjacent to the multi-purpose
field.
FIGURE 3.20 – WELCOME PARK REVISED CONCEPT PLAN
FIGURE 3.18 – WELCOME PARK – CONCEPT 1
FIGURE 3.19 – WELCOME PARK – CONCEPT 2
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Master Plan
This park is located close to Becker Park, which currently has two full-sized, lighted softball fields. With
the conversion of Becker Park to a destination park, Welcome Park has been recommended as the
location for a new full-sized, lighted softball field. However, for the full-sized softball field to fit in the park,
the existing 1 block section of Welcome Avenue would need to be removed. Other amenities proposed
in the park include a park building and play area with pedestrian connections between each. Other
athletic facilities improvements recommended on the west side of the park include a shared multi-purpose
rectangle field and an ag-lime infield with a hockey rink slightly shifting in the southeast corner of the park.
With the removal of Welcome Avenue, a loop trail is proposed around the park as well as connecting
trails within the park.
Below is a list of the site amenities.
• Multi-purpose ag-lime infield
• Multi-purpose ballfield (300-325 feet to outfield)
• Full-sized multi-purpose athletic field (360 feet x 225 feet)
• Play area
• Picnic area/picnic shelters
• Park building
o Four-season building
o Rentable space
o Restrooms
• Basketball court
• Hockey rink
• Trail Improvements
FIGURE 3.21 – WELCOME PARK MASTER PLAN
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Destination Parks
The primary intended use of destination parks is to provide unique or signature gathering spaces. The
following provides a list of specialized facilities:
Destination / Inclusive play area
Flexible performance area /lawn
Water feature / fountain
Ice surface / plaza space
Community Center
Aquatic Center
Skate Park
Below is a list of parks within the City of Crystal
identified as a destination park:
Becker Park
Grogan Park
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Becker Park
Classification: Destination Park
Location: 5501 Douglas Drive North
Size: 12.2 acres
Park Function and Overview
While the park gets some use for softball, other uses of the park are limited. Planning efforts over the past
two years have recommended new uses to attract visitors throughout the day, so a new vision has been
developed and refined through this plan. Significant changes are expected and are detailed in the
following pages discussing the concept and master planning process.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Ballfield with lighting
2. Basketball court
3. Tennis courts (3)
4. Ballfield with lighting
5. Performance stage / concession building
6. Playground
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Assessment
The layout of the park creates an unwelcoming
environment due to the fencing found in most of the
programmed spaces. The current orientation of the two
softball fields in also problematic because of sun glare
for participants and spectators.
Site furnishings are in acceptable condition, but are
improperly located and lack a consistent style. The
current building in at the southeastern portion of the site
contains wasted space and is difficult to have open and
available for use without staff present. A play area is
located adjacent to this building but is rarely used
because it is hidden by the building. In addition, the play
area contains minimal, dated play equipment which
currently does not conform to ADA requirements for
playground accessibility.
Recommendations
Recommendations and additional information pertaining
to the development of this park are further discussed in
the following concept and master plan sections.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
The park is relatively isolated from other parks, but
contains accessible routes around the entire perimeter of
the site.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
The condition of trails and parking lot are good, offering
direct connections to site amenities. Improvements are
needed for the playground to meet ADA requirements for
accessibility.
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW A
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW B
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW C
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Concept Plan
The City of Crystal began taking a hard
look at Becker Park when a station for a
new light rail line was proposed adjacent
to the park. At the same time, a
stormwater infiltration project was being
proposed that would require the removal
of many amenities currently in the park.
With the softball fields in the park being
used less than they once were, and
adjacent businesses wanting the park to
be more active, a new vision for the park
and the city’s business district began
taking shape.
Early thoughts for an updated Becker
Park began to form when planning for the
adjacent light rail station took place. The
station area planning included Becker
Park, and proposed concepts for a new
look and function of the park. These
concepts were further refined in June of
2016, when a group of interested citizens
and business owners participated in a
visioning session that laid the framework
for amenities proposed today. The desire
was to make this park a community
gathering area with a variety of things to
make the park active throughout the day
and year. The vision for the park from
this meeting is:
“Becker Park is a multi-use destination
park that provides a vibrant, year-round
gathering place that includes recreation,
community events and entertainment for
residents and guests of all ages serving a
variety of interests.”
Based on the outcomes of this meeting,
the following concepts were prepared
that identified three variations focused on
providing community gathering. Desired
features included areas for performance
opportunities, central promenade, flexible
green space, a plaza for community
gatherings, a destination play area, and
wayfinding opportunities.
FIGURE 3.22 – BECKER PARK – CONCEPT 1
FIGURE 3.23 – BECKER PARK – CONCEPT 2
FIGURE 3.24 – BECKER PARK – CONCEPT 3
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Master Plan
The following master plan is a hybrid of the three concepts previously illustrated. Corners of the park were
identified as entry nodes serving as gateway entrances to the park. The gateways may include seating
opportunities and water features to create a pleasant ambiance. A trail loop system allows users to
traverse through the multiple stopping points as well as a linear trail corridor located through the center of
the park providing direct access to future local and regional trail connections. Parking is primarily located
along the perimeter of the park offering direct access to and from the park with on-street parking to be
incorporated in the planned streetscape improvements on Bass Lake Road. Adjacent to the southwestern
parking lots is a destination play area providing a safe and easy access for users requiring vehicular
travel. Additional complementary amenities include a plaza /skating area (potentially refrigerated) for
year-round use, performance stage, and ample flexible green space. The plan for Becker Park does not
currently include sports fields or courts. However, it was noted that basketball is popular now, so it may
be something to add back in if demand warrants. If it is added, it should be in a form that reflects the
“destination” designation of the park. Imagery depicting the potential vision of these spaces can be found
in the Park and Recreation System Master Plan -Supplementary Document.
Below is a list of the site amenities.
• Destination play area
• Kid-friendly water features / fountain
• Great lawn / performance area
• Plaza area
• Park building
• Picnic shelter
• Four-season buildings
• Ice skating (potential for refrigeration)
• Basketball court (if demand warrants)
• Trail improvements
FIGURE 3.25 – BECKER PARK MASTER PLAN
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Grogan Park
Classification: Destination Park
Location: 4848 Douglas Drive North
Size: 14.8 acres
Park Function and Overview
This park serves as a destination park containing a diverse array of program elements for both outdoors
and indoors. The community center building contains a gymnasium and several multi-purpose rooms
used for meetings, family functions, and other events. A list of the outdoor amenities is provided below.
Park Features/Amenities
Current park features include:
1. Skate park
2. Outdoor pool
3. Playground
4. Ballfield with lighting
5. Ballfield with lighting
6. Ballfield with lighting
7. Concession building and shelter
8. Shelter
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Assessment
Overall, the park is in great condition and used by the
community for numerous athletic and recreational
activities. The baseball fields and concession building
are primarily used by the Crystal Little League Baseball
Association. Unique park amenities include a water park
and newly constructed skate park.
Pedestrian and vehicular circulation to amenities and
through the park is proper with limited pedestrian and
vehicular interference.
Recommendations
This park functions well, so a specific park master plan
was not completed as part of this system plan. The park
meets the needs of the community and ADA guidelines.
There are no necessary recommendations for
improvements at this time.
Interrelationship with Other Parks
This park services the community of Crystal through a
variety of unique and recreational amenities.
Trail & Accessibility Issues
Pathways located around the park are utilitarian in
function, providing direct and safe accessibility.
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW B
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW A
PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW C
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Section IV – Trail / Pedestrian – Way Plan
Overview
The primary focus of this plan is on park amenities. However, the important role that trails serve in
connecting parks, schools and other community assets should not be overlooked. This section describes
the key principles and values, classifications, and a general overview of the trail system plan. A more
thorough discussion on these and other trail sections can be found in the city’s comprehensive plan. The
trail segments included here are some of the basic ones needed to improve cohesion and connectivity
among trails and parks in the community.
Building a Highly-Valued System
Three guiding principles provide the foundation for developing a highly-valued trail/pedestrian-way
system, including:
Principle #1: Fill in gaps to enhance safety and encourage the use of alternative forms of
transportation within neighborhoods and along routes to school.
Principle #2: Focus on interconnections between local and regional trails as the trail system
continues to expand.
Principle #3: Improving the overall quality of experience for trail users.
Personal Values Ascribed to Quality Trail Systems
The following graphic defines how these principles tie into the key values associated with high quality trail
systems.
Safety and convenience are baseline determinants for whether a person will even use an alternative
transportation feature irrespective of its quality. Once these two values are perceived as being
acceptable, then the personal values will be given more consideration by the user. Each of these values
is explored in greater detail below.
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Safety
A sense of physical and personal safety is the most important value. If people don’t feel safe, they will not
be inclined to use a trail or pedestrian-way no matter how many other values might be provided. Physical
safety can be relatively assured through good planning and design. Personal safety, which relates to a
sense of well-being while using the system, is a less tangible yet still very important factor that cannot be
taken lightly. This is especially important with safe routes to school, as parents will only allow their
children to walk or bike to school if there is a high perception of safety.
Convenience
Convenience is important to day-to-day use of the trail system. As is clear from various studies, the vast
majority of shared-use paved trails are used by those living with a few miles of the trail.
Although convenience is important, its influence is still tempered by recreational value. No matter how
convenient, a poorly designed trail system feature in an uninteresting setting will have limited recreational
value. Alternatively, a well-designed feature in an interesting setting might draw users from some
distance. The point is that all trails, pedestrian-ways, and bikeways should be located where they are both
convenient and offer the amenities that users are seeking.
Recreation
Of all the values ascribed to an alternative transportation system, recreational value is one of the most
important in terms of predicting the level of use by most residents, assuming that safety and convenience
are not issues. In general, system features offering a high-quality recreational experience are those that:
Are scenic and located in a pleasant setting, natural open space, or linear corridor buffered from
traffic and the built environment.
Provide a continuous and varying experience that takes visitors to a variety of destinations and is
a destination unto itself.
Offers continuity with limited interruptions and impediments to travel.
This underscores that system planning must be based on criteria that go beyond simply providing miles of
trails, sidewalks, and bikeways – with considerable emphasis placed on the quality of the experience as
much or more than quantity. While high-value, well located trails often pose more challenges to
implement, the value of these features to the community will likely prove to be very high and worth the
investment. Cities that have successfully integrated these types of trails often highlight them as key
aspects of the community’s quality of life.
Health and Fitness
Health and fitness is a growing and increasingly important user value. Fortunately, this value is generally
achieved if safety, convenience, recreational, and transportation values are met. Most critical to
accommodating this value is developing an interlinking system that provides numerous route options of
varying lengths as necessary to accommodate the types of uses envisioned.
Transportation (Commuting)
The transportation (commuting) aspect of an alternative transportation system is valuable to a subset of
the overall user population. Although this is traditionally a value that appeals to a smaller group of users,
an underlying goal of the plan is to entice recreational, fitness, and utilitarian users to use the sys tem
more and more for transportation. Transportation purposes include using the system to get to work,
school, local stores, or around the neighborhood, along with other utilitarian trips that would otherwise be
done using a motor vehicle. To that end, realizing the use of the system for transportation will only be
successful if it is perceived as safe, convenient relative to a user’s skill level, and of a high quality.
Without such a system, residents will simply use their vehicle.
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Trail Classifications
The trails system plan consists of a variety of trails and pedestrian-ways/sidewalks defined under various
classifications. The distinction between classifications is important due to the variability in their value,
which in turn greatly affects the importance of the system to residents and the degree to which the
various trails, sidewalks, and bikeways will be used. The classifications applied below are consistent with
the Minnesota DNR’s Trail Planning, Design, and Development Guidelines (2007).
Typical Classifications for Core Trail System Components
Classification Basic Guidelines
Regional Trails
Regional trails are paved trails for walking, jogging, bicycling, and in-line
skating located within a greenway, open space, park, or designated trail
corridor. Typically, 10-feet-wide and asphalt surfaced.
Pedestrian-Ways and
Sidewalks
Pedestrian-ways and sidewalks emphasize safe travel for walking and jogging
within residential areas and business districts and to/from parks and
destinations around the community. Pedestrian-ways are essentially enhanced
sidewalks designed as part of a larger streetscape scheme. Although biking
and in-line may be allowed on sidewalks, the narrower width and concrete
surface limit their use for this purpose. Sidewalk are most often located within
road rights-of-way of a local street and vary in width from five to six feet.
On-Road Bikeways
Bike routes and lanes are on-road facilities that primarily serve fitness and
transportation bicyclists, as well as recreationalists with a higher skill level and
comfort level being around automobiles. (The difference between bike routes
and lanes is a matter of exclusivity.)
System Plan Overview
As stated before, the purpose of this trail system plan is to identify existing and planned trails through
which gaps have been determined to provide enhanced connectivity throughout the city with a focus in
providing connections to and from schools, community parks and destination parks. The table below
provides a list of proposed pathway segments for expansion and upgrades. Segments presented on this
list are not listed based on priority. Corresponding with this table is a map (Figure 4.1) on the following
page depicting existing and planned development of pathways and their relationship to schools,
community parks and destination parks. The intent of this map is to identify gaps within the city limits of
Crystal. Identification as to the type of pathways would require further planning efforts in moving forward
with the development of these proposed segments.
Path
Segment Pathway Location Approximate Length
of Segment
A Louisiana Avenue North to West Broadway Avenue 7,006’
B Bottineau Boulevard (Co. Rd. 81) to West Broadway Avenue 591’
C West Broadway Avenue to Sumter Avenue North 2,534’
D Kentucky Avenue North to Douglas Drive North 1,036’
E Douglas Drive North to Vera Cruz Avenue North 1,165’
F West Broadway Avenue to 51st Place North 292’
G Louisiana Avenue North to Douglas Drive North 798’
H Douglas Drive North to West Broadway Avenue 3,094’
I West Broadway Avenue to Bottineau Boulevard (Co. Rd. 81) 867’
J Louisiana Avenue North to Adair Avenue North 1,107’
K Douglas Drive North to Highway 100 838’
Total Length 19,328’
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FIGURE 4.1 – PATHWAY MAP
(SEE APPENDIX A FOR LARGER SCALE IMAGERY)
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Section V – Implementation Plan
This section establishes a strategy and set of priorities for implementing the park and trail system plan.
The plan for parks and trails presented in preceding sections defines implementation occurring within five
years as well as a long term 20-year plan and beyond for the development, operations, and maintenance
of the park and trail facilities.
The underlying strategy for implanting this plan is to undertake initiatives that best respond to the
prioritization criteria set forth in this section.
Dynamic Nature of the Implementation Strategy
While every attempt has been made to thoughtfully select implementation priorities, the implementation
strategy remains dynamic and established priorities are subject to change if:
Needs, recreational trends, and population dynamics change
Actual benefits derived from capital investments have proven to be different from the benefits that
were anticipated; this is both in terms of greater or less than anticipated benefits
Funding availability and opportunities change
The city is encouraged to routinely (e.g., yearly) assess the implementation plan and priorities to ensure
that they remain in alignment with the community values and needs.
Cost Projections
Use of the Cost Projections
The cost analysis defines the potential costs associated with the master plans as well as the
neighborhood parks. These costs are based on a combination of site-specific requirements and projects
of similar size and complexity. These costs are also based on portions of the work being completed by
the city, private contractors, and specialists. It does not take into consideration work that could be
performed by volunteers or other means.
The cost figures are based upon master plan level evaluation, which brings with it inherent limitations.
The cost figures are meant for general budgetary purposes, project phasing, and comparing the relative
cost of one item to that of another. The costs are based on 2017 dollars. Although intended to be
conservative, actual cost will vary depending on the year that each aspect of a park is implemented,
economic conditions affecting bidding, and the actual conditions found in the field during construction.
Inflation rates should be applied at the time of design to adjust to the most current economic conditions.
Initial Investments and Priorities
A portion of the future improvements of the parks and trails is in the planning process of the CIP with
additional outside funds potentially be provided through grants, stormwater credits, and other sources of
revenue (discussed later in this section).
The initial investments would occur during a time frame of three to five years with a focus on the most
immediate needs of the community. With redevelopment of Becker Park scheduled for 2019, and the ball
field in Welcome Park being a likely replacement for the fields removed at Becker Park, these two parks
will be considered top priorities. Redevelopment may not include the entire park, but select elements in
each.
Following the anticipated investment of these two parks, the remaining community parks will receive
priority for development and will be implemented based on available funding. By prioritizing efforts to
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implement community parks, a larger population can be served. Though a more prevalent effort will be
made towards community parks, neighborhood park development funding will be needed to replace
specific amenities. Amenities will be prioritized by physical condition of the amenity and needs of the
community.
Cost Projections for Community and Destination Parks
The cost projections for four community and one destination park based upon amenities are included
below. These parks have been phased allowing for flexibility in design and implementation based on
available funding. Alternatively, if funding is secured, the site could be developed all at once. The
following master plans reflect the proposed redevelopment of the park and related cost estimate. The
costs reflected do not consider work to be performed by the City.
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Bassett Creek Master Plan
Item Description Estimated Cost Range
1 Park Building $1,336,125 $1,496,460
1 Pavement removal 2 Park building removal 3 Water service 4 Sanitary sewer improvements 5 4" concrete pavement over 6" compacted aggregate
base
6 Concession building with restrooms (2) 7 Picnic tables (5) 8 Bike rack 9 Trash receptacles (2) 10 Drinking fountain 11 Park kiosks (overall map, rules, etc.) 12 Landscape improvements 13 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 14 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
2 Play Area $303,600 $340,032
1 Playground removal 2 Play concrete curb, engineered wood fiber mulch, PIP
surfacing and equipment
3 4" Concrete pavement over 6" compacted aggregate
base
4 Benches (6) 5 Trash receptacles (2) 6 Landscape Improvements 7 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 8 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
3 Lift Station Restroom Improvements $125,000 $140,000
1 Restrooms 2 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 3 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
4 Basketball Court $50,000 $56,000
1 Asphalt pavement with aggregate base 2 Basketball goals 3 Color coating for basketball court 4 Bench 5 Trash receptacle 6 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 7 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
5 Western Picnic Shelter $137,100 $153,552
1 36' x 24' Shelter with concrete slab 2 4" Concrete pavement over 6" compacted aggregate
base
3 Drinking fountain
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Item Description Estimated Cost Range
4 Picnic tables (6) 5 Trash receptacles (2) 6 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 7 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
6 Southeastern Picnic Shelter $125,000 $140,000
1 36' x 24' Shelter with concrete slab 2 Drinking fountain 3 Picnic tables (6) 4 Trash receptacles (2) 5 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 6 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
7 Eastern Picnic Shelter $118,125 $132,300
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 36' x 24' Shelter with concrete slab 3 Picnic tables (6) 4 Trash receptacles (2) 5 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 6 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
8 Three Sand Volleyball Courts $46,938 $52,570
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Shelter removal (2) 3 Sand base 4 Post and net system 5 Benches (2) 6 Trash receptacles (2) 7 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 8 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
9 Large Breed Dog Park $72,656 $81,375
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Fencing 3 Drinking fountain 4 Trash receptacles (2) 5 Landscape improvements 6 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 7 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
10 Small Breed Dog Park $32,732 $37,195
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Fencing 3 Trash receptacles (2) 4 Landscape improvements 5 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 6 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
11 300' multipurpose ballfield improvements $389,650 $436,408
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Item Description Estimated Cost Range
1 Sports lighting for one 300' multi-purpose ballfield 2 Irrigation system for four 300' multi-purpose fields 3 Player bench canopy (2) 4 Electronic scoreboard (1) 5 Concrete pavement (4" depth) 6 Concrete pavement (5" depth) 7 Bleachers - 5 row, 21' long 8 Trash receptacles (2) 9 Landscape improvements 10 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 11 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
12 Two 365' x 225' multipurpose athletic field $308,594 $345,625
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Fencing removal 3 Volleyball removal 4 Agg-lime removal 5 Earthwork 6 Irrigation system for one 360' x 225' multi-purpose
greens
7 Turf seed mix 8 3-row – 21-foot-long bleachers (2) on concrete pad 9 1 set of soccer nets (2 per set) 10 Trash receptacles (2) 11 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 12 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
13 Western Parking Lot & Signage $364,063 $407,750
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Earthwork 3 3.5" bituminous pavement over 6" compacted aggregate
base
4 Concrete curb and gutter 5 Lighting for parking lot 6 Storm sewer improvements 7 Parking signage & striping 8 Landscape improvements 9 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 10 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
14 Northeast Parking Lot & Signage $472,625 $529,340
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Utility removals 3 Pavement removal 4 Existing dog park fencing removal 5 Curb and gutter removal 6 3.5" bituminous parking lot pavement over 6" compacted
aggregate base
7 Concrete curb and gutter 8 Lighting for parking lot 9 Storm sewer improvements 10 Parking signage & striping
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Item Description Estimated Cost Range
11 Landscape improvements 12 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 13 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
15 Dog Park Parking Lot & Signage $309,750 $346,920
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Pavement removal 3 Utility removals 4 Pavement removal 5 Curb and gutter removal 6 3.5" bituminous pavement over 6" compacted aggregate
base
7 Concrete curb and gutter 8 Lighting for parking lot 9 Storm sewer improvements 10 Parking signage & striping 11 Landscape improvements 12 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 13 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
16 East Central Parking Lot & Signage $343,563 $384,790
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Utility removals 3 Pavement removal 4 Curb and gutter removal 5 3.5" bituminous pavement over 6" compacted aggregate
base
6 Concrete curb and gutter 7 Lighting for parking lot 8 Storm sewer improvements 9 Parking signage & striping 10 Landscape improvements 11 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 12 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
17 Disc Golf Improvements $101,250 $113,400
1 3 acres of turf seed mix 2 9 acres of native seed mix 3 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 4 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
18 Trails $482,625 $540,540
1 3" bituminous pavement over 6" compacted aggregate
base
2 6" gravel pavement (trail) 3 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 4 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
Total for Bassett Creek Park Improvements $5,119,394 $5,734,257
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Becker Park Master Plan
Facility – Western Development
Item Description Estimated Cost Range
1 Park Buildings Area $2,437,050 $2,802,608
1 Park building removal 2 Utility removals 3 Pavement removal 4 Fencing removal 5 Water service 6 Sanitary sewer improvements 7 Park buildings with restrooms 8 Concrete pavement 9 Bike rack 10 Trash receptacles (2) 11 Drinking fountain 12 Park kiosks (overall map, rules, etc.) 13 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 14 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
2 Play Area $875,350 $1,006,653
1 Utility removals 2 Clearing and grubbing 3 Playground removal 4 Pavement removal 5 Fencing removal 6 Ag-lime removal
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Item Description Estimated Cost Range
7 30' x 40' shelter 8 Play concrete curb, engineered wood fiber mulch, PIP
surfacing, and equipment
9 Decorative pavement 10 Picnic tables (14) 11 Bike rack 12 Drinking fountain 13 Trash receptacles (2) 14 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 15 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
3 Northwest Park Entry Node $76,875 $88,406
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Water feature including water service 3 Decorative pavement 4 Benches (4) 5 Trash receptacles (2) 6 Landscape improvements 7 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 8 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
4 Southwest Park Entry Node $65,375 $75,181
1 Decorative pavement 2 Water feature including water service 3 Trash receptacle 4 Landscape improvements 5 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 6 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
5 Monument Sign $75,000 $86,250
1 Monument sign 2 Landscape improvements 3 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 4 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
6 Picnic Area $15,000 $17,250
1 Picnic tables (4) 2 Landscape improvements 3 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 4 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
7 Fountain Area $271,925 $312,714
1 Decorative pavement 2 Interactive fountain (pass through) 3 Seat wall 4 Concrete stairs with railings 5 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 6 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
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Item Description Estimated Cost Range
8 Plaza Area $1,677,466 $1,929,086
1 Chiller for underground rink refrigeration 2 Overhead tensile structure 3 Concrete floor and tubing 4 Decorative pavement upgrade 5 Lighting 6 Benches (5) 7 Trash receptacles (4) 8 Landscape improvements 9 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 10 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
9 Loop Trail (western side only) $117,900 $135,585
1 Concrete pavement 2 Benches (4) 3 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 4 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
10 Ellipse and Linear Walk $178,700 $205,505
1 Concrete pavement 2 Block seating 3 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 4 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
11 Bass Lake Road Walk (western side only) $62,500 $71,875
1 Concrete pavement 2 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 3 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
12 55th Avenue Walk (western side only) $40,000 $46,000
1 Concrete pavement 2 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 3 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
Total Estimate for Western Development $5,893,141 $6,777,112
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Facility – Eastern Development
Item Description Estimated Cost Range
1 Northeast Park Entry Node $162,000 $186,300
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Water feature including water service 3 Decorative pavement 4 Pergola 5 Benches (4) 6 Trash receptacles (2) 7 Landscape improvements 8 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 9 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
2 Performance Stage $204,800 $235,520
1 Earthwork 2 Decorative pavement 3 Concrete stairs with railings 4 Block seating 5 Trash receptacles (2) 6 Landscape improvements 7 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 8 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
3 Multi-purpose Lawn $135,975 $156,371
1 Earthwork 2 Utility removals 3 Clearing and grubbing 4 Pavement removal 5 Fencing removal 6 Ag-lime removal 7 Benches including concrete pad 8 Trash receptacles (2) 9 Landscape improvements 10 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 11 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
4 Elevated Promenade $270,600 $311,190
1 Earthwork 2 Concrete pavement 3 Decorative pavement 4 Benches (8) 5 Trash receptacles (4) 6 Landscape improvements 7 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 8 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
5 Storage / Restroom Building $251,800 $289,570
1 Building 2 Concrete pavement 3 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 4 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
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Item Description Estimated Cost Range
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
6 Loop Trail (eastern side only) $90,825 $104,449
1 Concrete pavement 2 Benches (3) 3 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 4 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
7 Bass Lake Road Walk (eastern side only) $60,000 $69,000
1 Concrete pavement 2 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 3 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
8 Regional Trail
(Segment East of Southern Parking Lot) $67,200 $77,280
1 Concrete pavement 2 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 3 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
Total Estimate for Eastern Development $1,243,200 $1,429,680
TOTAL ESTIMATE FOR BECKER PARK DEVELOPMENT $7,136,341 $8,206,792
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North Lion’s Park Master Plan
Item Description Estimated Cost Range
1 Park Building $1,157,500 $1,296,400
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Utility removals 3 Park building removal 4 Water service 5 Sanitary sewer improvements 6 Park building with restrooms (2) 7 Picnic tables (4) 8 Bike rack 9 Trash receptacles (2) 10 Drinking fountain 11 Park kiosks (overall map, rules, etc.) 12 Landscape improvements 13 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 14 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
2 Play Area $455,065 $507,573
1 Clearing and grubbing
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Item Description Estimated Cost Range
2 Pavement removal 3 Fencing removal 4 Playground removal 5 Play concrete curb, engineered wood fiber mulch, PIP
surfacing and equipment
6 4" concrete pavement over 6" compacted aggregate base 7 36' x 24' shelter with concrete slab 8 Picnic tables (4) 9 Benches (2) 10 Bike rack 11 Trash receptacles (2) 12 Landscape improvements 13 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 14 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
3 Shelter (adjacent to play area) $121,550 $135,575
1 36' x 24' shelter with concrete slab 2 Picnic tables (4) 3 Benches (2) 4 Bike rack 5 Trash receptacles (2) 6 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 7 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
4 Picnic Shelter/Picnic Area (adjacent to pond) $58,750 $65,800
1 16' x 16' shelter with concrete slab 2 Picnic tables (3) 3 Benches (3) 4 Trash receptacles (2) 5 Landscape improvements 6 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 7 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
5 Hockey Rink $334,250 $374,360
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Fiberglass dasher boards 3 Concrete pavement 4 Hockey goals (2 per set) 5 Hockey rink lighting 6 Trash receptacle 7 Landscape improvements 8 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 9 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
6 Pickleball Courts (8 Courts) $342,660 $383,779
1 Soil corrections and draintile 2 Concrete maintenance strip 3 Concrete pavement with aggregate base 4 Asphalt pavement with aggregate base 5 10' high perimeter fence
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Item Description Estimated Cost Range
6 4' high divider fence with safety cap and gates 7 Pickleball net and post system 8 Color coating for basketball court 9 Landscape improvements 10 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 11 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
7 Basketball Court $58,125 $65,100
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Asphalt pavement with aggregate base 3 Basketball goals 4 Color coating for basketball court 5 Picnic table 6 Bench 7 Trash receptacle 8 Landscape improvements 9 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 10 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
8 Sepak Takraw Court $15,625 $17,500
1 Sand base 2 Post and net system 3 Picnic table 4 Trash receptacle 5 Landscape improvements 6 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 7 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
9 Sledding Hill Area $283,750 $317,800
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Earthwork 3 Shelter removal 4 Restoration 5 Landscape improvements 6 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 7 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
10 365' x 225' multipurpose athletic field $468,294 $524,489
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Earthwork 3 Ag-lime removal 4 Fencing removal 5 Sports lighting for one 365' x 225' multi-purpose field 6 Electronic scoreboard 7 Irrigation system for one 360' x 225' multi-purpose greens 8 Turf seed mix 9 12-foot-high, 3-rail chain-link at northern end of multi-
purpose field)
10 3-row – 21-feet-long bleachers (2) on concrete pad 11 1 set of soccer nets (2 per set)
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Item Description Estimated Cost Range
12 Trash receptacles (2) 13 Landscape improvements 14 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 15 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
11 Western Parking Lot & Signage $253,125 $283,500
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Pavement removal 3 Curb and gutter removal 4 3.5" bituminous pavement over 6" compacted aggregate
base
5 Concrete curb and gutter 6 Lighting for parking lot 7 Storm sewer improvements 8 Parking signage & striping 9 Landscape improvements 10 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 11 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
12 On-Street Parking & Signage $102,125 $114,380
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Pavement removal 3 Curb and gutter removal 4 3.5" bituminous pavement over 6" compacted aggregate
base
5 Concrete curb and gutter 6 Parking signage & striping 7 Landscape improvements 8 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 9 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
13 Trail Pavement $166,125 $186,060
1 3" bituminous pavement over 6" compacted aggregate
base
2 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 3 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
Total for North Lion’s Park Improvements $3,816,944 $4,272,316
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Valley Place Park Master Plan
Item Description Estimated Cost Range
1 Park Building $1,148,750 $1,286,600
1 Park building removal 2 Water service 3 Sanitary sewer improvements 4 Park building with restrooms (2) 5 Picnic tables (4) 6 Bike rack 7 Trash receptacles (2) 8 Drinking fountain 9 Flagpole 10 Park kiosks (overall map, rules, etc.) 11 Landscape improvements 12 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 13 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
2 Play Area $308,375 $345,380
1 Playground removal 2 Play concrete curb, engineered wood fiber mulch, PIP
surfacing and equipment
3 4" concrete pavement over 6" compacted aggregate base 4 Benches (4) 5 Picnic tables (4) 6 Landscape improvements
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Item Description Estimated Cost Range
7 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 8 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
3 Picnic Shelter/Picnic Area (Adjacent to South Parking Lot) $127,500 $142,800
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Shelter removal 3 36' x 24' shelter with concrete slab 4 Picnic tables (4) 5 Trash receptacles (2) 6 Landscape improvements 7 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 8 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
4 Sledding Hill Area $73,750 $82,600
1 16' x 16' shelter with concrete slab 2 Picnic tables (5) 3 Trash receptacles (1) 4 Landscape improvements 5 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 6 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
5 Two Hockey Rinks (includes leisure skate area) $531,000 $594,720
1 Fiberglass dasher boards 2 Concrete pavement 3 Hockey goals (2 per set) 4 Trash receptacle 5 Landscape improvements 6 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 7 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
6 Basketball Court $96,000 $107,520
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Pavement removal 3 Asphalt pavement with ag-lime base 4 Basketball goals 5 Color coating for basketball court 6 Benches (2) 7 Trash receptacle 8 16' x 16' shelter with concrete slab 9 Landscape improvements 10 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 11 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
7 Shelter (adjacent to basketball court) $31,250 $35,000
1 16' x 16' shelter with concrete slab 2 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 3 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
8 Tennis Court (6 Courts) $566,428 $634,399
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Item Description Estimated Cost Range
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Pavement removal 3 Fencing removal 4 Soil corrections and draintile 5 Concrete maintenance strip 6 Asphalt pavement with ag-lime base 7 10' high perimeter fenced 8 Tennis net and post system 9 Color coating for basketball court 10 Benches (3) 11 Trash receptacles (2) 12 Landscape improvements 13 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 14 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
9 One - 300' multipurpose ballfield $419,591 $469,942
1 Earthwork 2 Pavement removal 3 Curb and gutter removal 4 Ag-lime Removal 5 Fencing removal 6 Irrigation system for four 300' multi-purpose fields 7 Player bench canopy (2) 8 Backstop, foul line, and outfield fencing 9 Backstop safety netting 10 Ag-lime 11 Concrete pavement (4" depth) 12 Concrete pavement (5" depth) 13 Bleachers - 5 row, 21' long 14 Players bench 24 'long 15 Trash receptacles (2) 16 Bases and plates 17 Foul poles 18 Foul line outfield safety rail 19 Concrete maintenance strip 20 1.5 acres of turf seed mix 21 Landscape improvements 22 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 23 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
10 Southern Parking Lot & Signage $350,775 $392,868
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Pavement removal 3 Curb and gutter removal 4 3.5" bituminous pavement over 6" compacted aggregate
base
5 Concrete curb and gutter 6 Lighting for parking lot 7 Storm sewer improvements 8 Parking signage & striping 9 Landscape improvements 10 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%)
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Item Description Estimated Cost Range
11 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
11 Western Parking Lot & Signage $224,000 $250,880
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Pavement removal 3 Curb and gutter removal 4 3.5" bituminous pavement over 6" compacted aggregate
base
5 Concrete curb and gutter 6 Storm sewer improvements 7 Parking signage & striping 8 Landscape improvements 9 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 10 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
12 Trail Pavement $234,375 $262,500
1 3" bituminous pavement over 6" compacted aggregate
base
2 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 3 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
Total for Lion's Valley Place Park Improvements $4,111,793 $4,605,209
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Welcome Park Master Plan
Item Description Estimated Cost Range
1 Park Building $1,136,250 $1,272,600
1 Park building removal 2 Water service 3 Sanitary sewer improvements 4 Park Building with restrooms (2) 5 Picnic tables (4) 6 Bike rack 7 Trash receptacles (2) 8 Drinking fountain 9 Park kiosks (overall map, rules, etc.) 10 Landscape improvements 11 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 12 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
2 Play Area $320,588 $359,058
1 Fencing removal 2 Ag-lime Removal 3 Playground removal 4 Play concrete curb, engineered wood fiber mulch, PIP
surfacing, and equipment
5 4" concrete pavement over 6" compacted aggregate base 6 Benches (4) 7 Bike rack
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Item Description Estimated Cost Range
8 Drinking fountain 9 Trash receptacles (2) 10 Landscape improvements 11 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 12 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
3 Picnic Shelter/Picnic Area $152,300 $170,576
1 36' x 24' shelter with concrete slab 2 4" concrete pavement over 6" compacted aggregate base 3 Picnic tables (4) 4 Trash receptacles (2) 5 Landscape improvements 6 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 7 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
4 Hockey Rink $342,375 $383,460
1 Utility removals 2 Hockey rink removal 3 Fiberglass dasher boards 4 Concrete pavement 5 Hockey goals (2 per set) 6 Hockey rink lighting 7 Trash receptacle 8 Landscape improvements 9 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 10 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
5 Basketball Court $53,125 $59,500
1 Asphalt pavement with ag-lime base 2 Basketball goals 3 Color coating for basketball court 4 Bench 5 Trash receptacle 6 Landscape improvements 7 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 8 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
6 One - 300' multipurpose ballfield $608,716 $681,762
1 Earthwork 2 Sports lighting for one 300' multi-purpose ballfield 3 Irrigation system for four 300' multi-purpose fields 4 Player bench canopy (2) 5 Electronic scoreboard (1) 6 Backstop, foul line, and outfield fencing 7 Backstop safety netting 8 Ag-lime 9 Concrete pavement (4" depth) 10 Concrete pavement (5" depth) 11 Bleachers - 5 row, 21' long 12 Players bench 24 'long
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Item Description Estimated Cost Range
13 Trash receptacles (2) 14 Bases and plates 15 Foul poles 16 Foul line outfield safety rail 17 Concrete maintenance strip 18 2 acres of turf seed mix 19 Landscape improvements 20 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 21 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
7 One - multipurpose ballfield (shared field) $149,309 $167,227
1 Backstop fencing 2 Backstop safety netting 3 Ag-lime 4 Concrete pavement (4" depth) 5 Concrete pavement (5" depth) 6 Bleachers - 5 row, 21' long 7 Players bench 24' long 8 Bases and plates 9 Player bench canopy (2) 10 Trash receptacles (2) 11 1 acre of turf seed mix 12 Landscape improvements 13 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 14 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
8 365' x 225' multipurpose athletic field $183,838 $205,898
1 Earthwork 2 Pavement removal 3 Fencing removal 4 Ag-lime removal 5 Irrigation system for one 360' x 225' multi-purpose greens 6 Turf seed mix 7 12-foot-high, 3-rail chain-link at northern end of multi-
purpose field)
8 3-row – 21-foot-long bleachers (2) on concrete pad 9 1 set of soccer nets (2 per set) 10 Trash receptacles (2) 11 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 12 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
9 Parking Lot & Signage $266,030 $302,306
1 Clearing and grubbing 2 Pavement removal 3 Curb and gutter removal 4 3.5" bituminous pavement over 6" compacted aggregate
base
5 Lighting for parking lot 6 Storm sewer improvements 7 Parking signage & striping 8 Landscape improvements
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Item Description Estimated Cost Range
9 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 10 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
10 On-Street Parking & Signage $34,155 $38,813
1 Pavement removal 2 Curb and gutter removal 3 3.5" bituminous pavement over 6" compacted aggregate
base
4 Concrete curb and gutter 5 Parking signage & striping 6 Landscape improvements 7 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 8 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
11 Welcome Ave. N. Roadway Removal (Between 47th Ave.
N. & 46th Ave. N.) $85,750 $96,040
1 Earthwork 2 Utility removals 3 Pavement removal 4 Curb and gutter removal 5 Concrete curb and gutter 6 Landscape improvements 7 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 8 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
12 Trail Pavement $153,900 $171,000
1 3" bituminous pavement over 6" compacted aggregate
base
2 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 3 Estimated administrative costs (15%): design and
engineering, permits, testing, construction staking,
construction observation
Total for Welcome Park Improvements $3,486,335 $3,908,240
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Cost Projections for Neighborhood Parks
The following provides cost projections for a typical neighborhood park. The costs reflected do not
consider work to be performed by the City. Improvements to neighborhood parks will be focused on
replacement of one basketball court and one play area per year. Following the initial investment time
frame, three small picnic shelters have been budgeted for funding allocation as a focus as well. A variety
of other planned improvements are included in the estimate on the following page. These items have
been identified as typical neighborhood park improvement and will be implemented as funding becomes
available.
Typical Neighborhood Park Master Plan Cost Estimate
Facility Development
Item Description Estimated Cost Range
1 New Park Shelter $99,000 $112,500
1 30' x 20' shelter including Concrete pad 2 Picnic tables (6) 3 Bike rack 4 Grill 5 Trash receptacles (2) 6 Drinking fountain including water service 7 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 2 Play Area / Picnic Area $174,900 $198,750
1 Playground removal
2 Play concrete curb, engineered wood fiber mulch, PIP
surfacing and equipment
3 Benches (2) 4 Picnic tables (2) on concrete pad 5 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 3 Open Green Space $31,900 $36,250
1 Earthwork 2 Turf Seed Mix 3 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 4 Half-Court Basketball / Hard Play Area $41,800 $47,500
1 Pavement removal 2 Asphalt pavement with ag-lime base 3 Basketball Goal 4 Color coating for basketball court 5 Benches (2) 6 Trash receptacle 7 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 5 Trail Improvements $8,800 $10,000
1 Pavement removal 2 3" bituminous pavement over 6" compacted aggregate base 3 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 6 Park Building Removal (4) $132,000 $150,000
1 Park building removal 2 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 7 Shelter Removal (4) $22,000 $25,000
1 Shelter removal 2 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) 8 Hockey Rink Removal (4) $66,000 $75,000
1 Removal of lighting, boards, and restoration
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Item Description Estimated Cost Range
2 Recommended contingency (10 - 25%) Total for Neighborhood Park $422,400 $480,000
Potential Funding Sources
The availability of funding to implement the park and trail system initiatives will have direct impacts on the
timing the plan. The following table provides a brief overview of the funding sources typically available to
local governments. It also provides an overview of the probability of any given source adding to the
funding stream for system improvements.
Note that each of the non-local funding sources require an application process that includes an action
plan and description of funding requirements. All of these funding sources are competitive and/or require
political action, local funding commitments, and citizen approval.
Potential Funding Sources for Parks and Trail Development
Funding Source Description / Overview Probability
State Outdoor
Recreation, LCCMR,
Legacy Fund, and
Similar Grants
The State of Minnesota annually allocates
funds for park acquisition and development
projects which meet recreational needs
identified by the State Comprehensive
Outdoor Recreation Plan. In recent years,
Legacy Amendment Fund has emerged as a
legitimate potential funding source for
projects of regional or state-wide
significance. Whatever the program, the
grants are competitive and awarded
according to project merits.
Very competitive, especially with
very tight public funding available
at all levels. Most promising might
be Legacy Amendment Funds,
especially for parks or trails of
regional significance.
Land and Water
Conservation Fund
The Federal Government allocates monies
each year to states for public acquisition and
development projects. The State of
Minnesota Administers these grants through
the Department of Natural Resources.
Funding availability through this
program has been limited in recent
years.
Federal
Transportation Funds
The Federal Government allocates monies
each year for alternative forms of
transportation, which includes bicycle trails
that focus on transportation.
Funding availability through this
program has been significant in
past years. The potential for
receiving funding for local trails is
relatively good.
Fees/ Enterprise
Funds
Minnesota statute allows cities to prescribe
and provide for the collection of fees for the
use of any city park or other unit of the city
park system or any facilities,
accommodations, or services provided for
public use therein.
Becoming a much more relied
upon funding source, especially for
singular use facilities ranging from
ballfields to hockey arenas.
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Funding Source Description / Overview Probability
Partnerships Relates to partnerships formed with adjacent
cities, the county, and school districts to
develop, maintain, and operate parks and
recreational facilities on a joint-use basis.
Although limited public funding
availability is an issue at all levels,
forming partnerships to spread the
cost of providing a specific type of
service or facility still has merit
whenever there is an opportunity.
Park Dedication Fees The park dedication fees provides funding
for parks as long as community development
continues to occur. Any controls imposed on
the extent (i.e., total number of units) or rate
of development (i.e., number of units per
year) allowed within the city will limit the
revenue generated under this fund. The City
will need to ensure the fees imposed are
consistent with current state statutes.
Even with periodic adjustments,
park dedication fees alone will not
be adequate to fund the system
plan to an optimal level.
Donations Donations relates to cash donations, gifts,
volunteerism, and professional services
donated to the park for planning, acquisition,
or development purposes.
Limited potential from a cash
perspective, but important with
respect to the use of volunteers to
offset some program costs.
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Appendix A – Concepts and Master Plans
Appendix A: Master Plans and Park Maps
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Appendix B: Stakeholder Meetings
Appendix B: Demographic Trend Analysis
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Appendix B.1 – Demographic Trend Analysis 1
Demographic Trend Analysis
The following tables provide an overview focusing on race, ethnicity and language trends, income and
poverty, and age and family demographics for the city of Crystal.
Age and Family Demographics
Very young children in Crystal are not
evenly dispersed
Children under the age of five make up seven percent of the population
of Crystal. In some Census block groups, that percentage becomes as
high as 13 percent, with higher rates of young children generally in the
eastern parts of the City compared to the west.
Younger people generally outnumber
older people in Crystal
The only location where the younger and older populations are relatively
equal is in the southern part of Crystal, adjacent to Golden Valley.
Younger refers to people under 18, and older is people over age 65.
Generational split is pretty even The definition of the generations and their breakdown in the City of
Crystal is shown here:
• Generation Z = 18 and younger (23%)
• Millennials = 19 to 34 (21%)
• Generation X = 35 to 49 (22%)
• Baby Boomers = 50 to 69 (24%)
• Matures = 70 and over (10%)
Very comparable to other
communities in terms of age
Crystal’s overall generational demographics are consistent with those of
surrounding communities; no particular age group is an outlier. Crystal
has slightly fewer young people (Gen Z) per capita than its neighboring
cities to the north. It also has fewer Millennials per capita than some
other first ring suburbs like Richfield, St. Louis Park or Hopkins – and a
much greater Millennial rate than Golden Valley.
Percentage of households that are
families
In Crystal, 60 percent of households have families, a rate that is just
slightly higher than Hennepin County’s overall family household rate of
58 percent. This is a very comparable rate to other inner ring suburban
communities, but a much lower family household rate than the far
western suburbs. Crystal has an average household size of 2.39 people.
Housing types are changing Since 2000 there has been a sharp increase in the number of housing
units in Crystal that are renter-occupied, and a moderate decline in
owner-occupied housing.
Race, Ethnicity and Language trends
Declining White population Based on Census and ACS data from the past several decades, the
White population in Crystal has declined 36 percent since 1990. All other
racial groups in Crystal have increased in population size.
Hispanic population increasing By percentage, the racial minority in Crystal with the greatest increase in
population since 1990 is the Hispanic population.
Relatively high minority population
per capita compared to all of
Hennepin County
Of the 45 cities in Hennepin County, Crystal ranks 8th highest for minority
population per capita (25% of the population). Crystal has a much lower
minority percentage than neighboring cities to the north.
Languages other than English While on average only one percent of Crystal’s population speaks a
primary language that isn’t English, in several places in the City more
than 15 percent of the population speaks a language other than English
at home. One Census tract in the northeast corner of the city shows as
many as 24 percent of the population living there speaks Spanish at
home. The northwestern portion of the city north of Bass Lake Road has
the highest rate (4%) of the population whose primary language is not
English.
Foreign-born population In the center of Crystal, between Rockford and Bass Lake Road,
estimates by Census Tract show a rate of 13 to 16 percent of the
population born outside of the United States.
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Income and poverty
Children in poverty The northwest corner of Crystal contains one Census block group where
both the rate of families in poverty and the number of children (under 18)
per capita exceed 25 percent. This is a metric of children in poverty.
Median income has risen since 2000 At just over $60,000, Crystal’s median household income is on the rise
overall, but not every area of Crystal is experiencing the same rate of
increase – the increase is more pronounced in southern portions of the
City.
Residents living in poverty On average, eight percent of Crystal households are living below
poverty. This rate is highest in northwestern Crystal.
Poverty persists for some residents
despite working full time
Around seven percent of the population that works full-time in Crystal
also lives below the poverty line. This rate is highest in northwest Crystal
and lower in the central portion of the city.
All data comes from MySidewalk, which uses Census, American Community Survey and other data to illustrate trends
over time and across spatial areas.
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Memorandum
DATE: December 19, 2017
TO: City Council
FROM: Mark Ray, PE, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize Joint Powers Agreement with Golden Valley
Background
Since Three Rivers Park District (TRPD) started construction of the Bassett Creek Regional Trail
in Crystal (and New Hope), city staff from Crystal and Golden Valley have been talking with
TRPD staff about TRPD taking over ownership of the Highway 100 pedestrian bridge. The
Highway 100 pedestrian bridge was constructed as part of the Hwy 100 reconstruction project
back in the early 2000's, with significant funding through a federal grant. Both Crystal and
Golden Valley have a joint agreement to construct, own and maintain the bridge. In the
agreement between the Cities it explicitly states that the agreement does not address the long
term replacement of the bridge.
Now that TRPD has spent millions connecting their regional trail to this bridge and are planning
to complete the trail segment in Golden Valley, it makes sense that they should have
ownership of a vital link in their system. This past summer the TRPD board officially voted to
allow their staff to start negotiations with the Crystal and Golden Valley staff about taking over
ownership of the bridge. As part of this ownership transfer, TRPD has prepared a list of
maintenance items that need to be addressed.
Both the Crystal City Council and Golden Valley City Council are being asked to approve a joint
powers agreement between the Cities. The agreement lays out the 50/50 cost share for the
professional services to prepare the design specs for the maintenance items and then the
construction costs to complete the work.
Transferring ownership, and the associated future maintenance and replacement needs, to
TRPD relieves both cities of these future liabilities and expenses. It is reasonable that TRPD
request that current maintenance needs be addressed before the ownership transfer takes
place.
Attachments
Joint Powers Agreement with Golden Valley
Recommended Action
Motion authorizing the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Golden Valley for the Hwy 100
Pedestrian Bridge Project.
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2017 – TRUNK HIGHWAY 100 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
MAINTENACE PROJECT
GOLDEN VALLEY - CRYSTAL JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
THIS JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into
effective as of the _____day of ___________, 2017, by and between the City of Golden
Valley, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota (“Golden
Valley”), and the City of Crystal, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of
Minnesota (“Crystal”), collectively referred to as the “Cities” and individually as a “City.”
WHEREAS, the Cities have been negotiating to bring about the aesthetic and
functional improvement of the Trunk Highway 100 Pedestrian Bridge (the “Bridge”),
which is jointly owned and maintained by the Cities; and
WHEREAS, the Bridge lies within the limits of the Cities and has common
borders between Golden Valley and Crystal; and
WHEREAS, the Cities desire to transfer ownership of the Bridge to Three Rivers
Park District and Three Rivers Park District is willing to accept ownership as l ong as
certain maintenance, repairs and improvements are first made to the Bridge
(collectively, the “Work”); and
WHEREAS, the scope of the Work has been negotiated between the Cities and
is outlined in the proposal letter to Jeff Oliver, Golden Valley City Engineer from Short
Elliot Hendrickson (SEH) (the “Consulting Engineer”) dated November 15, 2017 for the
TH 100 Pedestrian Bridge Repair Project (the “Scope of Work”); and
WHEREAS, Crystal has reviewed and approved the Scope of Work and agreed
to contribute half of the total cost of the Work; and
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WHEREAS, Golden Valley has agreed to pay the other half of the total cost of
the Work and to administer and supervise the Work;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED:
I. Design and Bidding
Golden Valley shall work with the Consulting Engineer to develop the plans and
specifications for the Work. The plans and specifications, as they may be amended
from time to time, are incorporated in and made part of this Agreement. Golden Valley
shall advertise for bids for the Project, shall receive and open bids pursuant to said
advertisement and shall enter into one or more contracts with the successful bidder(s)
(the “Contractor”) at the unit prices specified in the selected bid(s). The contract(s) shall
include the plans and specifications. All contracts and bidding procedures shall comply
with all legal requirements applicable to contracts let by a Minnesota city. Golden
Valley shall require the Contactor to name Crystal as an additional insured on its
commercial general liability insurance policy.
II. Project Administration
Golden Valley shall administer all aspects of the Project and shall inspect all
completed work. The City Engineer of Crystal shall cooperate with the Golden Valley
City Engineer and the Golden Valley City Engineer’s staff upon request to aid in the
administration of the Project, but shall have no responsibility for the supervision of any
of the Work.
III. Additional Work
Golden Valley may, in its sole discretion, make changes to the Scope of Work so
long as all changes are reasonably necessary to complete the Work and are
conceptually consistent with the original Scope of Work. Golden Valley may carry out
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the changes authorized by this paragraph by entering into change orders or
supplemental agreements with the contractor(s) for the performance of any and all
additional or new work it deems necessary, advantageous or desirable. If a proposed
change exceeds the original Scope of Work jointly contemplated by the Cities, Golden
Valley shall not make the change unless it is first approved by the City Engineer of
Crystal.
IV. Construction Easements
Crystal shall grant temporary construction easements to Golden Valley, at no
cost to Golden Valley, over those lands owned by Crystal that are a part of the right-of-
way required for the completion of the Work.
V. Apportionment of Cost
The total cost of the Work (the “Final Cost”) shall be apportioned evenly between
the Cities, with each City bearing 50% of the total cost of the Work. The Cities
understand and agree that the Golden Valley City Engineer’s preliminary cost estimate
is an estimate only which shall be made available prior to bidding. The Final Cost shall
be based on the unit prices set forth in the contract with the Contractor and the final
quantities as measured by the Golden Valley City Engineer, which measurements shall
govern in computing the Final Cost. The Final Cost also includes the design, contract
document preparation, construction services, and related services provided by the
Consulting Engineer. The Final Cost does not include any costs associated with staff
time or expenses incurred by either City.
VI. Payment
Upon acceptance of the bid(s), Golden Valley shall provide Crystal an estimated
construction cost based upon the contract prices and estimated quantities in the
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successful bid and all other costs required to complete the Work (the “Estimated Cost”).
Within sixty (60) days after acceptance of the bid Crystal shall deposit with the Golden
Valley Director of Finance ninety percent (90%) of Crystal’s share of the Estimated
Cost. All remaining amounts due from Crystal, including any amounts resulting from
change orders or other changes or additions to the Work shall be paid to Golden Valley
within 60 days of final completion of the Work. Upon completion of the Work, Golden
Valley shall submit to Crystal a copy of the Golden Valley City Engineer’s final cost
report, which shall show each City’s final share of the Final Cost.
Upon payment by Golden Valley of the final amount due to the Contractor, any
amount payed by Crystal above its agreed upon share of the Final Cost shall be
returned to Crystal.
VII. Record Drawings
Golden Valley shall provide record drawings to Crystal within 90 days of Golden Valley’s
final payment to the Contractor(s). All records kept by either City with respect to this
Agreement shall, except to the extent protected by attorney client privilege, be subject
to examination by the representatives of the other City.
VIII. Traffic Control
If detouring of traffic is necessary during the Work, the detour routes shall be
mutually agreed upon by the Cities. Golden Valley shall ensure that the Contractor
furnishes, installs and maintains all guide signs, regulatory signs and pavement
markings. Golden Valley shall not be responsible for any damage caused by
increased traffic on any municipal streets located in Crystal that arise out of or relate to
the Work.
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IX. Cooperative Activity
To the fullest extent permitted by law, all activities by the Cities under this
Agreement are intended to be and shall be construed as a “cooperative activity,” and it
is the intent of the Cities that they shall be deemed a “single governmental unit” for the
purposes of determining total liability, as set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section 471.59,
subd. 1a. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to alter, or shall be interpreted as
altering, the treatment of the Cities as a single governmental unit. For purposes of
Minnesota Statutes, section 471.59, subd. 1a, each City expressly declines
responsibility for the acts or omissions of the other City.
X. Insurance & Indemnity
The Cities shall carry policies of liability insurance in at least the amounts
specified as the extent of their individual liability under Minnesota Statutes, section
466.04, as amended. Nothing herein shall be deemed to waive any statutory limits of
liability granted to the Cities. The liability limitations established in Minnesota Statutes,
section 466.04 shall apply to undertakings pursuant to this Agreement. Each City
agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless (including reasonable attorney’s fees)
the other City, their elected officials, officers, agents and employees from any liability,
claims, demands, damages, personal injury, costs, judgments or expenses arising from
any act or omission of the indemnifying City relating to the Project.
Neither City shall be required to pay to the other City any amount as
indemnification under this Agreement, whether arising pursuant to this Agreement,
expressly, by operation of law or otherwise, in excess of the limits of liability applicable
to the indemnifying City under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466, or in the event that
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466 does not apply, the maximum amount of insurance
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coverage available to the indemnifying City. In those instances in which a City is
directly liable for damages as well as for indemnification to the other City, the combined
liability of the indemnifying City shall not exceed the limits of liability under Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 466 or, in the event that Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466 does not
apply, the maximum amount of insurance coverage available to the indemnifying City.
XI. Employees; Worker’s Compensation
Any and all employees of each City and all other persons engaged by that City in
the performance of the Work or any other work or services required or contemplated by
this Agreement shall not be considered employees of the other City. Any and all claims
that may or might arise under the Worker’s Compensation Act or the Unemployment
Compensation Act of the State of Minnesota on behalf of said employees while so
engaged, and any and all claims made by any third parties as a consequence of any act
or omission on the part of said employees while so engaged shall in no way be the
obligation or responsibility of the other City.
XII. Discrimination
The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 181.59 and of any applicable local
ordinance relating to civil rights and discrimination shall be considered a part of this
Agreement as though fully set forth herein.
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to
be executed by their respective duly authorized officers as of the day and year first
above written.
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
By: ____________________________
Shepard M. Harris
Its: Mayor
By: ____________________________
Timothy J. Cruikshank
Its: Manager
CITY OF CRYSTAL
By: ____________________________
Jim Adams
Its: Mayor
By: ____________________________
Anne Norris
Its: Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017- ___
AUTHORIZE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL AND THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
FOR HIGHWAY 100 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Bridge lies within the limits of the Cities and has common
borders between Golden Valley and Crystal; and
WHEREAS, the Cities have been negotiating to bring about the aesthetic and
functional improvement of the Trunk Highway 100 Pedestrian Bridge (the “Bridge”)
which is jointly owned and maintained by the Cities; and
WHEREAS, the Cities desire to transfer ownership of the Bridge to Three Rivers
Park District and Three Rivers Park District is willing to accept ownership as long as
certain maintenance, repairs and improvements are first made to the Bridge (the
“Work”); and
WHEREAS, the scope of the Work has been negotiated between the Cities and is
outlined in the proposal letter to Jeff Oliver, Golden Valley City Engineer from Short
Elliot Hendrickson (SEH) dated November 15, 2017 for the TH 100 Pedestrian Bridge
Repair Project (the “Scope of Work”); and
WHEREAS, Crystal has reviewed and approved the Scope of Work and agreed to
contribute half of the total cost of the Work; and
WHEREAS, Golden Valley has agreed to administer and supervise the Work;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Crystal City Council hereby
approves the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Golden Valley titled “2017 –
TRUNK HIGHWAY 100 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE MAINTENACE PROJECT”.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor or City Manager are hereby
authorized to sign such agreement.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 19th day of December, 2017.
_____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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Memorandum
DATE: December 14, 2017
TO: Mayor and City Council
Anne Norris, City Manager
FROM: Jean McGann, AEM Financial Solutions, LLC
SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution Adopting the 2018 Utility Section of the 2018 Fee
Schedule
Background
In September the City Council adopted the utility rates for 2018. At that time, staff was in the
process of reviewing other utility fees as outlined in the attached resolution. Staff has
completed their review of these rates and is bringing this forward for your consideration.
Utility Summary
•Fees outlined for water, sewer and storm water are consistent with the rates approved
in September.
•Fees for meters and fire are consistent with the 2017 rates.
•Other charges are recommended to remain at 2017 rates with the exception of the
charge for unlawful water use.
Conclusion
The City Council is requested to consider approving the resolution for the 2018 Utility Fee
Schedule.
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Department TypeAccounting CodeDescription2017 Fee 2018 Fee CommentsWater Other 0505.4655 Water charge for water used for irrigation6.30$ 6.30$ per 1,000 gallonsWater Other 0505.4656 Water charge for water used through a hydrant meter6.30$ 6.30$ per 1,000 gallonsWater Other 0505.4655City owned water fountains will no longer be metered, but will be charged for one unit of water per year. Past experience with metered fountains showed usage of less than one unit per year. $ 5.50 5.70$ per 1,000 gallonsWater Other 0505.4644 Emergency well surcharge0.21$ 0.21$ per 1,000 gallonsResidential Tier SizesTier 1: 1,000 gallon units in tier (0 to 30 units)Tier 2: 1,000 gallon units in tier (31 to 60 units)Tier 3: 1,000 gallon units in tier (over 60 units)Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Tier Sizes1" or less 1 1/2"2"3"4" 6"Tier 1: 1,000 gallon units in tier0 to 30 0 to 90 0 to 120 0 to 240 0 to 480 0 to 960Tier 2: 1,000 gallon units in tier31 to 60 91 to 180 121 to 240 241 to 480 481 to 960961 to 1,920Tier 3: 1,000 gallon units in tierover 60 over 180 over 240 over 480 over 960 over 1,920Water Other 0505.4655 Minnesota safe water testing fee1.59$ 1.59$ per quarterWater Other 0505.4655 Water service charge for meters of 1 inch or less4.80$ 4.80$ per quarterWater Other 0505.4655 Water service charge for 1 1/2 inch meters15.30$ 15.30$ per quarterWater Other 0505.4655 Water service charge for 2 inch meters19.15$ 19.15$ per quarterWater Other 0505.4655 Water service charge for 3 inch meters38.30$ 38.30$ per quarterWater Other 0505.4655 Water service charge for 4 inch meters76.60$ 76.60$ per quarterWater Other 0505.4655 Water service charge for 6 inch meters153.20$ 153.20$ per quarterWater Other 0505.4655 Fire line - 2 inches12.12$ 12.12$ per quarterWater Other 0505.4655 Fire line - 3 inches19.05$ 19.05$ per quarterWater Other 0505.4655 Fire line - 4 inches28.00$ 28.00$ per quarterWater Other 0505.4655 Fire line - 6 inches37.90$ 37.90$ per quarterWater Other 0505.4655 Fire line - 8 inches46.75$ 46.75$ per quarterWater Other 0505.4655 Fire line - 10 inches56.35$ 56.35$ per quarterSewer Other 0510.4655 Sewer charge: metered (non-residential)2.43$ 2.67$ per 1,000 gallonsSewer Other 0510.4655 Sewer charge: metered (non-residential; minimum)55.15$ 61.22$ per quarterSewer Other 0510.4655 Sewer charge: non-metered (non-residential; minimum)55.15$ 61.22$ per quarterSewer Other 0510.4655Sewer charge: non-commercial (MAC Airport - 1/2 of non-residential minimum) $ 27.58 30.34$ per quarterCity of Crystal 2018 Proposed Fee ScheduleUtility SectionMeter Size6.9
Department TypeAccounting CodeDescription2017 Fee 2018 Fee CommentsCity of Crystal 2018 Proposed Fee ScheduleUtility SectionSewer Other 0510.4655 Sewer charge: school; minimum per classroom17.75$ 19.53$ per quarterSewer Other 0510.4902 Sewer: failed sump pump inspection 100.00$ 100.00$ per monthStorm Other 0515.4655 Cemeteries and vacant land (per acre)4.13$ 4.54$ per quarterStorm Other 0515.4655 Parks and railroads (per acre)12.38$ 13.62$ per quarterStorm Other 0515.4655 Schools, institutional uses and airport (per acre)20.63$ 22.69$ per quarterStorm Other 0515.4655 Multi-family residential and churches (per acre)49.50$ 54.45$ per quarterStorm Other 0515.4655 Storm drainage: commercial, per Residential Equivalency Factor82.50$ 90.75$ per quarterStreet Lights Other 0520.4655 Street lights: residential (multi-family; per unit)3.75$ 3.75$ per quarterUtility Other 0505.4902 Access to property denied120.00$ 120.00$ per incident; maximum of once per quarterUtility Other 0505.4955 Administrative charge for certification of delinquent utilities60.00$ 60.00$ Utility Other 0505.4902 Charge for unlawful water use123.60$ 150.00$ per dayUtility Other 0505.4902 Hydrant rental (other)46.50$ 46.50$ Utility Other 0505.2210 Hydrant rental (meter deposit)850.00$ 850.00$ deposit against water use chargesUtility Other 0505.4075 Interest rate for certification of delinquent utilities12.00%12.00% per yearUtility Other 0505.4902 Maintain private fire hydrants (operate, flush and paint only)110.00$ 110.00$ per year - excludes repair costsUtility Other 0505.4902 Meter testing (when meter within 2% of accurate)actual costactual cost based on billing rate for hours workedUtility Other various.4902 Penalty for late payment10.00%10.00% of amount past dueUtility Other 0505.4902 Rental property: duplicate bill to occupant1.00$ 1.00$ added to each quarter billUtility Other 0505.4902 Rental property: restart duplicate bill5.00$ 5.00$ once when duplicate billing is restartedUtility Other 0505.4902 Rental property: pro-rata bill when occupant changes15.00$ 15.00$ once at time of billingUtility Other 0505.4902 Service fee for water shut off/turn on (for code enforcement purposes)55.00$ 55.00$ per trip; shut off and turn on per hour; $50 minimumUtility Other 0505.4902 Service fee (after hour call)overtime rate; 2 hour minimumUtility Other 0505.4902 Service abandonment feeactual costactual cost water service disconnected and pluggedUtility Other 0505.4902 Alternative service abandonment fee6,200.00$ 6,200.00$ deposit for the city to disconnect service in the future, if needUtility Other 0505.4947 5/8" x 3/4" Sensuswater meter with remote radio transmitter235.25$ 235.25$ Utility Other 0505.4947 5/8" x 3/4" Sensuswater meter without remote radio transmitter100.00$ 100.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 5/8" or 3/4" Sensuswater registrar head65.20$ 65.20$ Utility Other 0505.4947 3/4" meter horn #2 Ford for Model 25 120.00$ 120.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 3/4" Ford Mpls. Pattern B-22-333M curb stop102.00$ 102.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 3/4" Mueller #H15010 w/1/8 bend corporation stop69.39$ 69.39$ Utility Other 0505.4947 3/4" tail pieces (pair)31.50$ 31.50$ Utility Other 0505.4947 1" Sensus fire line meter, no remote radio transmitter211.76$ 211.76$ 6.9
Department TypeAccounting CodeDescription2017 Fee 2018 Fee CommentsCity of Crystal 2018 Proposed Fee ScheduleUtility SectionUtility Other 0505.4947 1" Sensus water meter with remote, also for lawn sprinkler meter337.00$ 337.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 1" meter horn #4 Ford for Model 40 160.00$ 160.00$ Utility Other 0505.49471" tail pieces (pair)48.00$ 48.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 1" curb box, Mpls pattern #5614A, tap 1½" at btm curb box48.00$ 48.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 1" curb box, Mpls pattern #5615, tapped 2" at btm curb box48.00$ 48.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 1" Ford Mpls Pattern, #B22-444 m curb stop131.00$ 131.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 1" Mueller #15010, with 1/8 bend corp stop144.50$ 144.50$ Utility Other 0505.4947 1 ½" Sensus water meter with remote radio trans 13" LL w/conn.1,600.00$ 1,600.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 1 ½" meter flanges (pair)55.00$ 55.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 1 ½" Mueller with 1/8 bend corp stop #15010274.00$ 274.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 1 ½" curb stop248.00$ 248.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 2" Sensus, compound, with remote 17" LL w/conn.1,800.00$ 1,800.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 2" meter flanges (pair)64.00$ 64.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 2" Sensus turbo with remote radio transmitter, 10" LL w/conn.1,300.00$ 1,300.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 2" curb stop330.00$ 330.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 2" Mueller 1/8 bend only120.00$ 120.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 2" Mueller with 1/8 bend corp stop #15010450.00$ 450.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 2" Mueller #15201 curb stop replaced w/15154 or Ford B22-777333.85$ 333.85$ Utility Other 0505.4947 3" Sensus Compound, remote with remote radio/connection2,032.00$ 2,032.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 3" Sensus turbo with remote radio trans, 12" LL w/connection2,032.00$ 2,032.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 4" Sensus compound, with remote radio trans w/connection3,365.25$ 3,365.25$ Utility Other 0505.4947 4" Sensus turbo, with remote radio trans w/connection2,865.25$ 2,865.25$ Utility Other 0505.4947 4" meter connection148.00$ 148.00$ pairUtility Other 0505.4947 Curb box lid, slip-on type Western Style 2"36.00$ 36.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 Curb box lid, #5627 for 2" screw on36.00$ 36.00$ Utility Other 0505.4947 Remote lead in wire (per foot)0.25$ 0.25$ per footUtility Other 0505.4947 Remote lead in wire (per 1,000 feet)273.88$ 273.88$ Utility Other 0505.4947 Remote lead in wire (per 500 feet)136.94$ 136.94$ Utility Other 0505.4947 Remote radio transmitters for Sensus meters134.09$ 134.09$ 6.9
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-
RESOLUTION ADOPTING APPENDIX IV OF THE CRYSTAL CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE 2018 FEE SCHEDULE - UTILITY SECTION
WHEREAS, the City of Crystal conducts an annual review of fees charged for services and products; and
WHEREAS, this review resulted in a recommendation that utility fees should be increased as shown with
comparable increases for non-residential properties and other miscellaneous rate or fee changes: and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Crystal City Council that the fees and miscellaneous
price changes for parts listed on the attached fee schedule are adopted and incorporated into the Crystal City
Code as Appendix IV and are effective for all billings after December 31, 2017.
Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 19th day of December, 2017.
____________________________
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Chrissy Serres, City Clerk
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