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2019.01.14 - MinutesApproved Planning Commission Minutes – January 14, 2019 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Monday, January 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Crystal City Hall 1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7 p.m. with the following members present: X Commissioner (Ward 1) Sears X Commissioner (Ward 2) Selton X Commissioner (Ward 4) Einfeldt-Brown [Secretary] X Commissioner (Ward 1) Heigel X Commissioner (Ward 3) Maristany X Commissioner (Ward 4) Johnson [Chair] X Commissioner (Ward 2) Strand  Commissioner (Ward 3) Buck [Vice Chair]  Commissioner (At-Large) Seffren Other attendees: City Planner Dan Olson, City Council Liaison John Budziszewski, and Mike Livieri 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Maristany and seconded by Selton to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2018 regular meeting with one amendment: describe what the acronym “I & I” stands for. Ayes all. Motion carried. 3. PUBLIC HEARING a. Subdivision request from Mike Livieri for the Livieri Addition Preliminary Plat at 6715 Corvallis Avenue North (Application Number 2019-01) Planner Olson presented a brief summary of the staff report and noted that staff is recommending that the preliminary plat be approved. Commission member Selton asked if the lot width meets requirements. Olson said yes. Commission member Maristany stated that according to her calculations the subdivision exceeds the maximum six units per acre. Olson stated that he would have to do more research on the density question so he suggests tabling action on this application so that he could do that research. The public hearing could still be open and closed tonight. Approved Planning Commission Minutes – January 14, 2019 Maristany asked more details about the possible accessory dwelling unit. Mike Livieri said the unit would have a master bedroom and bath without a separate entrance. It could be also be used as an additional bedroom for the homeowner. Commission member Heigel if there would be a separate driveway for each home. Mike Livieri said yes. Chair Johnson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the public wanted to speak. Seeing no one, the public hearing was closed. Moved by Heigel and seconded by Einfeldt-Brown to table the subdivision application until the February meeting so that more information can be provided about the city’s residential density requirements as they relate to this property. Ayes: All Motion carried. 4. OLD BUSINESS - None 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Discuss possible changes to the Planning Commission by-laws. Planner Olson reported on the proposed changes to the bylaws. After discussing these changes, the Commission is recommending that there not be a limit to the number of years an officer can serve. Instead of eliminating the secretary position, a new office should be created called “second vice-chair”, whose only responsibility will be to complete the duties of the chair in the event that the chair and vice-chair cannot attend the meeting. b. Election of Officers Chair: Motion by Johnson, second by Heigel to nominate Selton for chair. Ayes: all Vice-Chair: Motion by Maristany, second by Strand to nominate Einfeldt-Brown as vice-chair. Ayes: all Secretary: Motion by Strand, second by Sears to nominate Maristany as secretary. If the proposed amendments to the by-laws are approved by the City Council, the secretary position will automatically change to the office of the second vice-chair. 6. GENERAL INFORMATION a. City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items: Planner Olson reported that the City Council authorized the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to be submitted to the Metropolitan Council. b. Update from Council Liaison: City Council Liaison John Budziszewski stated he will continue to be the City Council liaison for this year. Commission members asked questions of Mr. Budziszewski about previous city efforts to reduce inflow and infiltration into the city’s sewer system. c. Staff preview of likely agenda items for Monday, February 11, 2019 meeting. Mr. Olson indicated that no applications have been received, but that the application deadline is not until tomorrow. The Livieri Addition preliminary plat will be on the agenda. Approved Planning Commission Minutes – January 14, 2019 7. OPEN FORUM Earlier in the meeting, Chair Johnson stated that David Seffren has joined the Commission, but unfortunately could not make tonight’s meeting. Commission member Einfeldt-Brown reported that tickets are on sale for the annual Crystal Ball, which is February 22, 2019. 8. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Sears and seconded by Heigel to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.