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2015.05.11 PC Meeting PacketCRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION DETAILED AGENDA Monday, May 11, 2015 at 7"00 P.M. Commissioners, please call 763.531.1142 or email j�LhnsoLercr �tqlm gov if unable to attend ay _ 0 _ * Items for which supporting materials are included in the meeting packet The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at p.m. with the fo!!qwja members : Lj Commissioner (Ward 1) F1 Commissioner (Ward 2) o Commissioner (Ward 4) Sears [Secretary] Selton Einfeldt-Brown __._.___._.www..._ n Commissioner (Ward 1) El Commissioner (Ward 3) F -i Commissioner (Ward 4) Heigel [Chair] VonRueden ------- Johnson [Vice Chair] ij Commissioner (Ward 2) 1missioner (Ward 3) [1 Commissioner (At -Large) Erickson E3uck Strand B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES * Moved by _ — – ---------and seconded by to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2015 regular meeting with the following exceptions: Motion carried. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Consider Application 2015-4 for lot division and combination at 3701-3709-3717 Vera Cruz Avenue North to create two 120 -foot -wide lots for construction of two -family dwellings on each lot * Staff presented the following: The following were heard: fffloved by and seconded by to (recommend approval) (recommend denial) (continue consideration) of Application 2015-4 for lot division and combination at 3701-3709-3717 Vera Cruz Avenue North to create two 120 -foot -wide lots for construction of two family dwellings on each lot. Motion carried. 1. April 21 City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items: * Approved a conditional use permit and setback variance for North Suburban Towing to relocate or expand to 5124-5128 Hanson Court * Approved the plat of Crystal Economic Development Authority Seventh Addition at 4,724 Lakeland Avenue North 2. Updated plat of Gaulke Pond Homes to be considered by the Council in May 3. Letter to Metropolitan Council regarding updated 2040 forecasts * 4. Staff preview of likely agenda items for Monday, June 8, 2015 meeting F ADJOURNMEN"T" Moved by _ and seconded by to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned atp.m. N -W C Unapproved Mmules ot iyrij G1, /111;) i-jamij rig muvuiq, Page 1 o1'3 Monday, April 21, 2015 at TOO p.m. Council Chambers, Crystal City Hall CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission conve follo rrjenbers resen X Commissioner (Ward 1) X Commissioner (Ward 2) Sears [Secretary] SeltonAd a? ione R Commissioner r (Ward 3�"',kX C Cor��r. ssiI r (Ward 1) �q Heiael [Chaid VonRueden Ad 14"oh X Commissioner (Ward 2) X Commissioner (I Erickson Buck L Also attending were staff members Jo�`WS�u APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner%` minutes of the February 9, PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Consjder No for',""'iorth Su ME DEEM mm issid% rd 4) iS�i 0"_r'(Wa rd 4) nsNommi inner (At_ e) Strand v -e- 1 1 L aft%hpornmissioner Buck to approve the h'Wing'w"ith no exceptions. Motion carried. UARM M AM 0 191fil g telf,,pxpld that this was a two-part request, the first for a CUP to allow i , 'ounded vehicles and the second for a variance to allow p'Psion of the building. North Suburban Towing would like to extend the ildi A% along the south lot line, but due to a code change that altered the NacPnom 22'to 30', a variance is required. 6rnissioner Strand questioned how long the buffer zone would be between tracks and the building; Mr. Sutter stated it would be about 50 -feet. Commissioner Heigel asked about the fencing around the property arid how much of the lot would be closed off. Mr. Sutter said everything on the site east of the building would be enclosed, except for a small area in front for customer parking. G:A)LANNING411auning Co in in i ss iou\201 5\04.13 \unapproved mirrutes.doc Unapprove( I minutes ot Aprii z i, zu 1.) r1annilit" k,uI1tI1w)")1uj1 Iviuu,1I Page 2 of 3 CorTirriissioner Buck asked if there Would be any light standards in fenced -in area. Mr. Sutter stated there were some lights on existing poles and the owner indicated he would be adding 2 more poles. U��Vwrom No one spoke before the commission. Moved by Commissioner Selton and seconded by Commission rto recommend approval of Application 2015-2 for a conditional e % rid setback variance for North Suburban Towing to relocate or d to 5 -5128 Hanson Court. Mr. Sutter said that this was a leftover, th4"B",ineau Boulevard reconstruction. The house had been h ; rid the EDA purchased it fro 6 Hennepin County. I en, , move the lot lines to a more to MM rid their back yards. The EDA lot ble lot. CommissionerA A%el) Wil 1.11` kecr/' ut the shed shown in the drawing, Mr. Sutter said that, city / e d per the 4725 Regent owner's request. NIVI , The followfilNewere h Nd6hq spok&, ,,#/bfordre commission. v"M -Brown and seconded by Commissioner Buck to ",!Ilp,mi%�sioner Einfeldt (II � i, , hpproval of Application 2015-3 for the plat of Crystal Economic ,pment Authority Seventh Addition at 4724 Lakeland Avenue North. Motion carried. DGE145MAL INFORMATION 1. City Council actions on previous Planning Commission iterris: March 3, 2015: Adopted a zoning ordinance text amendment allowing impound lots in limited locations in the 1-1 district by conditional use permit 2. Staff preview of likely agenda items for Monday, May 11, 2015 meeting G:\PLANNINGTIanning Coin m ission\20 15\04.13 \unapproved mill1rites.doc 9 N Unapproved Minutes 01 /\Pro z I , ./u I �) I, larming k,0111 I I I IS�r1011 IMVMI.; Page 3 43 3. Quarterly Development Status Report When asked about the status of the GaUlke property, Mr. Sutter said that the developer is preparing grading plans and has decided to renovate the existing house and make the new lots somewhat narrower. This will allow more of the oak trees to remain. There will be 14 new house lots; a final plan is expected in the next month or two. AIMMK1, Commissioner Heigel asked about 3122 Douglas Dr. North w hi, ;e. erTH loc'.1 on of the walking path changed. Mr. Sutter said that it was appI tly 'we north do' nd at 32 Commissioner Selton questioned how high a pilerope �,fins when #111b rty is being graded. Mr. Sutter stated that there isn't an e� hei ould be concerned N NO about runoff. O Commissioner Johnson asked th ", W1, Sutter said that they hope t Y011 FOR, OPEN FORUM P N r o one spoke before the fission// 0 Motion carried. WPLANNINGTIanning Comniissiot7\2015\04.13\uiiappi°oved minutes.doc M E M 0 R A N D U M DATE: May 6, 2015 TO: Planning Commission (May 11, 2015 meeting) FROM: John Sutter, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Public HqgjmR. Application 2015-04 for lot division and combination at 3701-3709-3717 Vera Cruz Avenue North to create two 120 -foot -wide lots for construction of two family dwellings on each lot The subject property is three contiguous platted lots addressed as 3701, 3709 and 3717 Vera Cruz Avenue North. Each lot is 80 feet wide for a total width of 240 feet and a total area of 30,720 sq. ft. (0,71 acres). The owner proposes to divide the middle lot (3709 Vera Cruz Avenue North) in half, and then combine each half with the respective adjacent lot. The end result would be two 120 -foot -wide lots, each containing approximately 15,360 sq. ft. Notice of the Planning Comr-nission's May 11 public hearing was mailed to property owners within 350 feet and published in the Sun Post on April 30. No comments havit been received. 'The following Exhibits are attached'. A. Proposed resolution B. Applicant's narrative C. Mark. -up of 2012 aerial photo showing new lot line D. Mark-up of survey showing new lot line and proposed demolitions E. Survey (11"x17") After the realignment of the rear lot line, the parcels would be as -follows: ADDRESS 3701 Vera Cruz 3709 Vera Cruz 3717 Vera Cruz CURRENT DIMENSIONS PROPOSED DIMENSIONS 80 x 128 = 10,240 sq. ft. 120.01 x 128 = 15,361 sq. ft. 80 x 128 = 10,240 sq. ft. N/A (eliminated) 80 x 128 = 10,240 sq. ft. 119.99 x 128 = 15,359 sq. ft. 3701..3709-3717 VERA CRUZ AVE N -- LOT DIVISION & COMBINATION PAGE 'I OF 2 Each of the resulting '120400t wide lots would conform to the rninirrium lot dimensions required -for, two family dwellings in the R-1 district: 100 -feet wide and 15,000 sq. ft. in area, The applicant proposes to demolish the three existing houses and build a new -two-family dwelling on each lot. Two-family dwellings are often called twin homes, duplexes or double bungalows. The proposed lot division and combination would not create any nonconformities to the city's setback, lot coverage or related zoning requirements, provided that the owner demolishes the building currently located on the lot being divided (3709). This must occur before the lot division resolution is recorded so that the new lot line does not pass through any building. Water and sewer connections and curb cut locations will need to be resolved with the city's Public ,pi but this will occur at a later time when the building plans are submitted prior to issuance of building permits. Private utilities are located on the west side of the platted (but unimproved) alley and are not affected by the proposed lot division and combination. City code requires that service lines to the new buildings be underground, and that is standard practice in new cortstrUction. Park dedication is not required because the number of parcels is not increasing. Approve the requested lot division and combination at 3701-3709-3717 Vera Cruz Avenue North subject to the -following conditions of approval: 1. Prior to the resolution being recorded, the owner shall demolish the building presently addressed as 3709 Vera Cruz Avenue North. 2. Water and sewer connections and curb cut locations shall be resolved with the city's Public Works Department prior to issuance of permits for construction. 3. All utility service lines to any new buildings shall be underground. Planning Commission action is requested in the form of a recommendation to the City Council on the attached resolution. The City Council would consider the Planning Commission's recommendation at its meeting on May 19. 3701-3709-3717 VERA CRUZ AVE N -- LOT DIVISION & COMBINATION PAGE 2 OF 2 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT DIVISION AND COMBINATION 3701 - 3709 - 3717 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH WHEREAS, James R. Truax and Truax Real Estate I -' I..,C ("'Truax") owns real property in the city of Crystal, addressed as 3717, 3709 and 3701 Vera Cruz Avenue North, and respectively legally described as Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 2, L.B. Berglund's Addition according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Truax desires to divide 3709 Vera Cruz Avenue North into two parcels legally described as the north 39.99 feet of Lot 4, Block 2, L.B. Berglund's Addition according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota ("Northerly Divided Property"), and that part of Lot 4, Block 2, L.B. Berglund's Addition according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota which lies southerly of the north 39.99 feet thereof ("Southerly Divided Property"); and WHEREAS, Truax desires to combine the Northerly Divided Property with 3717 Vera Cruz Avenue North legally described as Lot 3, Block 2, L.B. Berglund's Addition according to the recorded plat thereof., Hennepin County, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Truax desires to combine the Southerly Divided Property with 3701 Vera Cruz Avenue North legally described as Lot 5, Block 2, L.B. Berglund's Addition according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota.; and WHEREAS, to that end, 'Truax has submitted an application for Lot Division and Combination pursuant to Section 505 of Crystal City Code; and WHEREAS, the city finds that the application may be approved in conformance with city code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA: 1. 'The Council hereby approves the division of Lot 4, Block 2, L.B. Berglund's Addition according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota into parcels legally described as follows: The North 39.99 feet of Lot 4, Block 2, L.B. Berglund's Addition according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. That part of Lot 4, Block 2, L.B. Berglund's Addition according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota which lies southerly of the north 39.99 feet thereof. Page I of 2 4540850 13R CIZ225-150 CEXHIBI T A 2. The Council hereby approves the combination of the North 39.99 feet of Lot 4, Block 2, L.B. Berglund's Addition according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota with Lot 3, Block 2, L.B. Berglund's Addition according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. 3. The Council hereby approves the combination of that part of Lot 4, Block 2, L.B. Berglund's Addition according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota which lies southerly of the north 39,99 feet thereof with Lot 5, Block 2, L.B. Berglund's Addition according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. 4. The Council declares that these approvals are Subject to the following conditions of approval: a) Prior to this resolution being recorded, the owner shall demolish the building presently addressed as 3709 Vera Cruz Avenue North. b) Water and sewer connections and curb cut locations shall be resolved with the city's Public Works Department prior to issuance of permits for construction of new buildings. c) All utility service lines to any new buildings shall be underground. Adopted by the Crystal City Council this day of . ...... 20. .... __ Jim Adams, Mayor Chrissy Serres, City Clerk THIS INSTRUMENTDRAFT ED BY: City of Crystal 4141 Douglas Dr N Crystal MN 55422 Page 2 of 2 454085v1 C13R CR225-150 JAMES R. TRUAX 3717 Vera Cruz Avenue Crystal, Minnesota 55422 Attn: John Sutter City of Crystal 4141 Douglas Drive Crystal, Minnesota 554,22 iffmVIOINIZIM, Attachment # 6: Lot division in order to increase size of adjoining lots to accommodate duplexes Ja es R. 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Michael Larson, Sector Representative Metropolitan Council 390 Robert Street North St Paul MN 55101.1805 Emm plM= INIIIIINW111 'Thank you for the opportunity to review the Draft Local 2040 Forecast for the city of Crystal, summarized-boInw- E=� October 2013 February 2014 April 2015 2000 Census 2010 Census 2040 Forecast 2040 Forecast 2040 Forecast 22,698 22,151 28,300 23,300 23,800 Oct 2013 Forecast showed an increase of 6,149 or 27.8% from 2010 to 2040 Feb 2014 Forecast showed an increase of 1,149 or 5.2% from 2010 to 2040 Apr 2015 Forecast shows an increase of 1,649 or 13.4% from 2010 to 2040 ffm_7_1�3 October 2013 February 2014 April 2015 2000 Census 2010 Census 2040 Forecast 2040 Forecast 2040 Forecast 9,389 9,183 12,400 10,()00 98700 Oct 2013 Forecast showed an increase of 3,217 or 3 5% fi°oni 2010 to 2040 Feb 2014 Forecast showed an increase of 817 or 8.9% from 2010 to 2040 Apr 2015 Forecast shows an increase of 517 or 5.6% from 2010 to 2040 MMI 'Is= October 2013 February 2014 April 2015 2000 Census 2010 Census 2040 Forecast 2040 Forecast 2040 Forecast 5,638 3,929 6,100 5,500 4,900 Oct 2013 Forecast showed an increase of 2,171 or 55.3% from 2010 to 2040 Feb 2014 Forecast showed an increase of 1,571 or 40% from 2010 to 2040 Apr 2015 Forecast shows an increase of 971 or 24.7% from 2010 to 2040 J -'AGE 1 OF'2 The city of Crystal appreciates Metropolitan Council's willingness to re -think its previous forecasts which, we believe, indicated an increase in Crystal's population, households and employment beyond the realm of reasonable possibility. The city has no objection to the Draft Local 2040 Forecast subject to the following previously - communicated condition: Fhe city will accommodate the forecast through a combination of preemptive land use guidance, where appropriate; and redevelopment of additional sites having existing uses, the location and extent of such sites being unknowable at the time of the Comprehensive Plan uDdate. and instead to be determined as redevelo ment o)gportunities arise over time. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Draft Local 2040 Forecast for the city of Crystal. The city looks forward to receiving Metropolitan Council's system statements as they are prepared between now and fall 2015. Sincerely, im Adams Mayor Harley Heige Chair, Planning Commission Cit Ann :Dorris t Manager Cc: Beth Reetz, Interim Director, Cornmunity Development Division Gail Dorfman, District 6 Representative, Metropolitan Council Adam Duminck, Chair, Metropolitan Council