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2001.04.09 PC Meeting PacketCRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA SUMMARY Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr N April 9, 2001 Council Chambers 7:00 PM Approval of Minutes from the March 12, 2001 Meeting 2. Public Hearing: Consider Application 2001-2 for Lot Division, including Vacation of a portion of a street turn -around easement, a Variance from the minimum lot area requirement and a Variance from the minimum front yard setback requirement, to allow the creation of a second residential lot on an existing double frontage lot located at 6828 Corvallis Avenue North (P.I.D. 08-118-21-13- 0041). Application submitted by Ronald & Janene Irwin (applicant and owner). 3. Consider denial due to incompleteness of Application 2001-3 for Preliminary Plat of Crystal Town Center. Application submitted by Paster Enterprises and Bass Lake Road Retail Associates. 4. Discussion Item: Possible request for Conditional Use Permit to establish Automobile Repair — Minor in the B-3 Auto -Oriented Commercial District (Regal Car Wash site). 5. Informational Item: Quarterly Development Status Report 6. Informal discussion and announcements. 7. Adjournment • For additional information, contact John Sutter at 763-531-1142 1\CY FS1kSYS\GROUMCOMDEVLP%PLANNINGIPLANCOMMX2001104-091agendasummary.doc March 12, 2001 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following present: Elsen, K. Graham, T. Graham, Magnuson and Nystrom. Also present were the following: Community Development Director Peters, Planner Sutter and Recording Secretary Van Krevelen. Absent (excused) were Kamp and VonRueden. Staff did not hear from Koss or Krueger. Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Elsen to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2001 meeting, with no exceptions. Motion carried. 2. Public Hearing: Consider Application 2001-1 for Conditional Use Permit for expansion of open and outdoor storage of construction materials and equipment in the I-2 Heavy Industrial District, together with Site Plan Review for expansion of a gravel -surfaced storage and parking area, construction of a stormwater pond and removal of an existing wetland to be mitigated at other locations. Property is located at 3335 Pennsylvania Avenue North (P.I.N. 20-118-21-23-0009). Application submitted by Kevitt Excavating (applicant and owner). Planner Sutter stated that Kevitt Excavating would like to expand the areas used for material stockpile and track vehicle parking. This would result in the loss of a wetland, therefore two new wetlands must be mitigated elsewhere. The proposed wetlands would be located at the Parkside Acres development at 47th and Zane and North Lions Park. Because this area would be used for tracked vehicles that would destroy pavement, it will not be hard surfaced, but instead Class 5 or equivalent recycled material will be used. Also, the small treatment pond currently on the site will be eliminated, and a larger one will be built. Planner Sutter said that the City of New Hope originally had some concerns, but those have been resolved in the conditions. Staff recommends approval subject to the conditions stated in the revised staff memo. Scott Kevitt, Kevitt Excavating, told the Planning Commission that he is comfortable with the City's requirements, and doesn't anticipate any problem with the watershed districts. Pam Zolik, Nevada Courts, said she was concerned about altering the wetland and wondered if the business could be accommodated in any other way. She likes the wildlife the wetland brings to the area and didn't want to lose it. She also mentioned the noise from businesses in the area already extended past 9:00 p.m. and wondered what impact this would have if approved. Scott Kevitt said that his hours of operation range from 6:00 a.m. — 5 p.m. so it shouldn't have any impact. Planner Sutter mentioned that because this is mainly an industrial area, the wetland wasn't of much value as an amenity and would benefit more residents at the two proposed locations. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner T. Graham to close the public hearing. Motion carried. The Planning Commission had some concerns, wanting to know why this needed to be approved now before all the information is in, who's responsible for monitoring that the stormwater pond is maintained, and has the City ever done this before. Planner Sutter said that the reason this was before them now was because the City has no idea when the watershed will address this, and under State Statutes the City Council has 60 days to decide on an application before it is automatically approved. The City Council has approved Kevitt's application to the watershed. There are a number of people responsible for checking on the maintenance of the watershed including city staff from both Crystal and New Hope, and the watershed board. As far as staff was aware, this type of mitigation hasn't been done before in Crystal. Moved by Commissioner Elsen and seconded by Commissioner K. Graham to recommend to the City Council to approve Application 2001-1 for Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review subject to the following conditions: 1. Equipment parking areas shall be hard surfaced including minimum b6-12 concrete perimeter curb & gutter in accordance with City Code, except those areas primarily used by tracked vehicles which would destroy hard surfaced pavement. Areas primarily used by tracked vehicles shall be surfaced with at least six inches of Class 5 or equivalent recycled material. 2. The City of Crystal accepts no responsibility for maintenance of the private stormwater pond. The owner shall enter into a Maintenance Agreement for the pond with the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Organization. The owner of the subject property shall maintain the pond as required by the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Organization, City of New Hope and the City of Crystal. Chronic failure to maintain the pond shall result in the revocation of the Conditional Use Permit. Before work begins, the applicant must secure a Grading and Filling Permit from the Building Official. 4. The property owner shall install gutters and downspouts by May 1, 2001 to control roof drainage on the 2000 building addition so that runoff is kept on site and does not impact the adjacent property to the north. The Grading and Filling Permit shall not be issued until the gutters are installed. The Grading and Filling Permit shall not be issued until the owner executes a Site Improvement Agreement and provides the required financial surety to the City of Crystal. 6. The Grading and Filling Permit shall not be issued until the applicant provides to the City of New Hope and the City of Crystal a fully executed drainage and utility easement for any private property crossed by the storm sewer line. 7. This approval shall also be subject to the following conditions which were taken from the approved 1995 Conditional Use Permit and updated by staff for the current proposal: 2 ❑ The applicant shall implement an approved erosion control and dust control plan during construction, including installation of silt fence along the perimeter of the site until the site has been vegetated. The area to be vegetated includes but is not limited to the slope of the stockpile and the slopes of the sedimentation pond. ❑ The applicant shall landscape all open and disturbed areas. ❑ The material stockpile shall not exceed 25% of total site area. Tracked vehicle parking shall not exceed 25% of total site area. Storage of materials shall be limited to black dirt, top soil and mineral soils. Processing of material shall be limited to screening and sorting. Storage of concrete and asphalt, or processing, crushing or pulverizing of same is not permitted. ❑ Any expansion of the storage area will be require consideration of a new Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission and City Council. ❑ Adjacent streets must be swept as necessary during hauling operations to remove mud, dust, and other debris. ❑ The site shall be operated and maintained in a dust free manner. ❑ Permanent markers must be installed around the edge of the material stockpile area. ❑ All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right of way or from neighboring residences. ❑ The applicant shall prepare and submit "as built" plans. ❑ The applicant shall provide all lot irons in place and to grade at the time of final acceptance. The findings of fact are that, as discussed in the staff report dated March 5th, the request is consistent with the requirements of Crystal City Code provided the recommended conditions are satisfied. Motion carried. 3. Discussion Item: Existing commercial property located at 5525 34`" Avenue North. Planner Sutter said this is currently vacant office space zoned B-4. This property is no longer accessible or visible from Highway 100 since they reconstructed that area, so access is only through residential areas. In the new Comprehensive Plan, the City has designated this area for residential usage. The owner is trying to sell the property, and there are two interested parties who wanted the Planning Commission to discuss their proposed use for the property. Jim Zagaros, Nelson & Nelson Jewelry, is interested in using the site to manufacture and repair jewelry. There would be no retail business, it would be very light manufacturing and only employs 15 full-time people so it wouldn't produce a heavy traffic load. 3 Planner Sutter and Community Development Director Peters both said that this use would not fit into the current or future zoning for this site. The only way manufacturing of jewelry could be done there is if it is as an accessory to a retail outlet or the property is rezoned to industrial. Staff stated they do not support rezoning because they felt that industrial would not be an appropriate use in a largely residential area. Rita Lyansky also spoke to the Planning Commission, she is interested in the site for use as a dental office and if possible, living there also. Living on site would not be allowed, to have a residence and business together the business has to be subordinate to residential use and be confined to one room. A dental office is a permitted use in the B-4 zoning district, the only issue would be whether there was sufficient parking. It was recommended that if she is interested in pursuing this, she should get a survey so parking can be determined. 4. Discussion Item: Development Code Revisions. It was decided to have this discussion at the next meeting. 5. Informal Discussion and Announcements. There was some discussion on retail/residential as a mixed use and what areas would benefit from it and non -conforming duplexes. Moved by Commissioner Nystrom and seconded by Commissioner Eisen to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m. Secretary Nystrom Motion carried. Chair Magnuson 0 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: April 3, 2001 TO: Planning Commission (April 9`h meeting — Item #4) FROM: John Sutter, Planner SUBJECT: Discussion Item: Possible request for Conditional Use Permit to establish Automobile Repair — Minor in the B-3 Auto -Oriented Commercial District at 5301 Dougl s Drive (R-. gal Car Wash site). The subject property, currently the site of Regal Car Wash, is located at 5301 Douglas Drive North. It is zoned B-3 Auto Oriented Commercial. In addition to their main car wash building, Regal also has a smaller building previously used as a detailing shop. In April 1998, the City Council approved a site plan for construction of an addition to the main car wash building to house the detail shop. Also approved was a Conditional Use Permit to operate an "oil change facility" in the smaller building formerly used by the detail shop. While the building addition was constructed, the oil change facility never began operating and as a result the C.U.P. expired on April 21, 1999, one year after approval. Timothy Buse is considering renting Regal Car Wash's former detailing shop for an auto repair shop. Based on our conversations with Mr. Buse, the use he described would be considered "Auto Repair — Minor" under our Zoning Ordinance. This use is a Conditional Use in the B-3 District. He is considering submitting an application for a Conditional Use Permit and has asked that the Planning Commission review and discuss the issues applicable to his proposed use and the subject property. The following are the definitions of "Automobile Repair — Major" and "Automobile Repair — Minor" found in the Zoning Ordinance: Automobile Repair - Major. General repair, rebuilding or reconditioning engines. motor vehicles or trailers; collision service, including body, frame or fender straightening or repair; overall painting or paint job; vehicle steam cleaning. Automobile Repair - Minor. Minor repairs, incidental body and fender work, painting and upholstering, replacement of parts and motor services to passenger automobiles and trucks not exceeding three-fourths tor, capacity, but not including any operation specified under "Automobile Repair - Major. " The following is the excerpt from the Zoning Ordinance which lists Auto Repair — Minor as a Conditional Use, and the criteria for approving a C.U.P. for such use: Motor fuel station, auto repair -minor and tire and battery stores and service provided that: 1) Regardless of whether the dispensing, sale or offering for sale of motor fuels and/or oil incidental to the conduct of the use or business, the standards and requirements imposed by this Code for motor fuel stations shall apply. These standards and requirements are, however, in addition to other requirements which are imposed for other uses of the property. 2) The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. 3) The entire site other than that taken up by a building, structure or plantings shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer. 4) A minimum lot area of 22,500 square feet and minimum lot dimensions of 150 feet by 130 feet. 5) A drainage system subject to the approval of the City Engineer shall be installed. 6) A curb not less than six inches above grade shall separate the public sidewalk from motor vehicle service areas. 7) The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source of light visible from adjacent land in residential use or from the public right-of-way and shall be in compliance with Subsection 515.07, Subdivision 10 of this Code. 8) Wherever fuel pumps are to be installed, pump islands shall be installed. 9) At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than five feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with Subsection 515.07, Subdivision 9 of this Code. 10) Each light standard landscaped. 11) Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with Subsection 515.07, Subdivision 9 of this Code. 12) Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement, shall comply with Subsection 515.09 of this Code and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. DISCUSSION ITEM - AUTO REPAIR AT REGAL CAR WASH (5301 DOUGLAS) 2 13) All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be minimized �- and shall be in compliance with Section 406 of the City Code. 14) Provisions are made to control and reduce noise. 15) No outside storage except as allowed in compliance with Subsection 515.35, Subdivision 4 d) of this Code. 515.35, Subdivision 4 d). Open and outdoor storage as a principal or accessory use provided that: ❑ The area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring residential uses or if abutting an R District in compliance with Subsection 515.07, Subdivision 9 of this Code. ❑ Storage is screened from view from the public right-of-way in compliance with Subsection 515.07, Subdivision 9 of this Code. ❑ Storage area is grassed or surfaced to control dust. ❑ All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right-of-way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance with Subsection 515.07, Subdivision 10 of this Code. ❑ Does not take up parking space as required for conformity to this Code. 16) No outside sale or service except as allowed in compliance with Subsection 515.35, Subdivision 4 e) of this Code. Subsection 515.35, Subdivision 4 e). Open or outdoor service, sale and rental as a principal or accessory use and including sales in or from motorized vehicles, trailers or wagons provided that: ❑ Outside services, sales and equipment rental connected with the principal use is limited to 30 percent of the gross floor area of the principal use. ❑ Outside sales areas are fenced or screened from view of neighboring residential uses or an abutting "R" District in compliance with Subsection 515.07, Subdivision 9 of this Code. ❑ All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right-of-way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance with Subsection 515.07, Subdivision 10 of this Code. ❑ Sales area is grassed or surfaced to control dust. DISCUSSION ITEM - AUTO REPAIR AT REGAL CAR WASH (5301 DOUGLAS) 3 ❑ Does not take up parking space as required for conformity to this Code. 17) Sale of products other than those specifically mentioned in this Subdivision be subject to a conditional use permit and be in compliance with Subsection 515.35, Subdivision 4 t) of this Code. Subsection 515.35, Subdivision 4 f). Accessory, enclosed retail, rental or service activity other than that allowed as a permitted use or conditional use within this Subsection provided that: ❑ Such use is allowed as a permitted use in a B-1 or B-2 District. ❑ Such use does not constitute more than 30 percent of the lot area and not more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the principal use. ❑ Adequate off-street parking and off-street loading in compliance with the requirements of Subsections 515.09 and 515.11 of this Code is provided. ❑ All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in compliance with Section 406 of the City Code. 18) The provisions of Subsection 515.53, Subdivision le of this Code are considered and satisfactorily met. 515.53, Subdivision 1 (e): The Planning Commission shall consider possible - adverse effects of the proposed amendment or conditional use. Its judgment shall be based upon (but not limited to) the following factors: ❑ Relationship to municipal comprehensive plan. ❑ The geographical area involved. ❑ Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. ❑ The character of the surrounding area. ❑ The demonstrated need for such use. After a quick review of the site, staff has the following preliminary comments: • The Zoning Ordinance requires two parking spaces for each service stall; the building proposed for the auto repair operation has space for up to four service stalls, yielding a minimum requirement of eight spaces. There are 11 spaces in the northwestern quarter of the property which is generally the area associated with the smaller building being proposed for auto repair uses. However, the eight required spaces must be kept DISCUSSION ITEM - AUTO REPAIR AT REGAL CAR WASH (5301 DOUGLAS) 4 available for customers and employees, and should not be used for parking vehicles being worked on. Also, it is important to note that no outdoor storage of inoperable vehicles, vehicle parts, refuse, etc. would be permitted. • Another concern is potential negative impacts on the adjacent residential neighborhood. The curb cut along the west side of the property seems to serve no purpose other than to provide a "back way" in and out of the site. Unfortunately, the "back way" in this case is through a residential area, and intensification of an auto -oriented use does not seem like a good idea where there is the potential for traffic diversion down a residential street. Furthermore, Condition #9 in the Zoning Ordinance (see page 2 above) indicates that there would need to be screening and buffering between the auto repair use and the homes across the street. For these reasons, it might make sense to require elimination of the existing driveway approach, installation of curb & gutter to match the existing street & parking lot, and extension of the existing fence and landscaping to the north property line. In addition, some limit of the hours of operation could be considered to protect the neighborhood from noise and other problems. • Because the building in question was not originally built for auto repair uses, and because codes and standards may have changed since then, we have advised Mr. Buse to work with the Building Official to determine exactly which changes would be needed for his business to occupy the building. The Planning Commission is asked to review and discuss the issues applicable to the proposed use, and to share any ideas or concerns. Mr. Buse and Regal Car Wash have not yet made a formal application but if they do so by April 23rd their request would be placed on the agenda for a public hearing at the May 14`h Planning Commission meeting. Enclosed is a copy of the letter from Mr. Buse and some site plan information. DISCUSSION ITEM - AUTO REPAIR AT REGAL CAR WASH (5301 DOUGLAS) 5 FROM : QUANTRONIC CORPORATION FAX NO. : Mar. 302001 06:03PM P1 City of crystal , Attn John Sutter In regards to property Iocated at 530I Douglas Ave_ (Regal car wash). Regal wash is looking to lease out approx_ 2100 sq. ft_ of a non-attatched building located on there lot for automotive service/repair. The surrounding area does not offer a com bete vehicle repair center. We are purposing to use this four bay building to offer bumper to bumper vehicle service with the exceptions to "heavy line work" which includes engine and transmission removal and "out of vehicle service" on theses units. . 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Application submitted by Ronald & Janene Irwin (applicant and owner). A. BACKGROUND The subject property is a double frontage lot abutting both Corvallis Avenue and 51St Place. Width is 72' along Corvallis and 72.48' along 51St Place. Depth is 220.35' along its east side and 210.81 feet along its west side. Lot area is 15,522 sq. ft. A house was built on the property in 1930; it faces south (toward Corvallis Avenue). A 40'x 40' street easement was taken in 1960 from the northwest corner of the property to provide right-of-way for a cul-de-sac on 51St Place. This easement included language that it would be returned to the property owner if 51St Place were ever extended to the west and the cul-de-sac were removed. The property owners, Ronald and Janene Irwin, have submitted a request for Lot Division to create two parcels, one with frontage on Corvallis and the other on 51 Sc Place. This application also included a request to vacate a portion of the street easement, a variance to reduce the minimum lot area requirement and a variance to reduce the minimum front yard setback. Notice of Public Hearing was mailed to all property owners within 350 feet of the subject property on March 23`d and published in the Sun Post on March 28th The following exhibits are attached: ❑ map showing the project location; ❑ narrative submitted by the property owner; ❑ R.L.S. #570 showing the subject property as originally platted; ❑ 1960 easement for street turn around purposes; ❑ comparison of house footprint with and without a front yard setback variance; ❑ proposed resolutions to be considered by the City Council; and ❑ Certificate of Survey with proposed legal descriptions. B. STAFF COMMENTS 1. Overview. The proposed lot division would create two lots. One (6828 Corvallis) would accommodate the existing house and relocated garage, while the other (6827 51" Place) would be available for construction of a new single family house. 2. Lot requirements. Section 515.15 requires a minimum width of 60', a minimum depth of 100' and a minimum area of 7,500 sq. ft. If the street easement had not been taken, both lots would meet these requirements: PROPERTY DEPTH ALONG DEPTH ALONG LOT AREA ADDRESS WIDTH WEST SIDE EAST SIDE SQ. FT. [ACRES] 6828 Corvallis 72.00' 108.26' 108.26' 7,795 [0.18] 6827 515` Place 72.00' 102.55' 112.09' 7,727 [0.18]" "This lot area figure includes the area taken for the street turn around easement in 9960. However, when the lot area for 6827 51St Place is reduced to account for the portion taken for the street turn around easement, its lot area drops to 6,101 sq. ft.[0.14 acres]. This is less than the 7,500 sq. ft. required by City Code. A portion of the street turn around easement, however, does not appear to serve any current or potential public purpose and the City does have the option of vacating that part of the easement which it determines is no longer needed. The applicant has requested that the portion of the easement greater than 15' away from the edge of the street paving be vacated. This would affect the lot area as follows: 7,727 sq. ft. area of proposed 6827 51St Place lot (incl. area in easement) - 1,626 sq. ft. deduct the area taken for easement in 1960 + 831 sq. ft. add back the portion of the easement to be vacated -------------------- 6,932 sq. ft. area of 6827 51St Place parcel after proposed vacation As the above calculations indicated, the proposed vacation would increase the lot area to 6,932 sq. ft., which is still less than the 7,500 sq. ft. required by City Code. As a result, the lot division cannot be approved unless a variance from the lot area requirement is also approved. 3. Yard requirements. Section 515.13 requires a minimum front yard setback of 30', a minimum side yard setback of 5' and a minimum rear yard setback of 30'. 6827 51St Place could accommodate construction of a new house if the front yard setback were reduced. The applicant has requested that the setback be reduced from 30' to 15' as measured from the new property line (the curving line LOT DIVISION, STREET VACATION & TWO VARIANCES - 6828 CORVALLIS 2 that marks the boundary between the portion of the easement to be vacated and the portion of the easement to remain). Staff believes that a lesser variance should be granted to reduce the setback from 30' to 20'. There are two reasons for this (1) a 20' variance will ensure that our standard minimum 20' distance from a garage door to the property line will be maintained, and (2) the lesser variance would still allow for construction of a new house on the lot. 4. Infrastructure. Because the property is served by existing streets, water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer, no improvements will be required as a condition of lot division approval. 5. Park Dedication. As required by Section 510 of City Code, a park dedication fee of $400 for 6827 51St Place must be paid. Park dedication fees are placed in the City's Park and Open Space Fund and are used to make capital improvements to the City's park and recreation system. The $400 fee shall be paid before City staff will release the resolutions authorizing vacation of a portion of the street easement and division of the property. 6. SAC / WAC charges. For construction of a new house at 6827 51St Place, the developer will need to pay all Sewer Availability Charges, Water Availability Charges or other similar fees applicable to a new residential building lot. The developer should contact Building Official Bill Barber at 763-531-1141 for more information. C. SUGGESTED FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Vacation of a portion of a street turn around easement, as described on the enclosed survey and proposed City Council resolution. The vacation of a portion of a certain street turn around easement, recorded as Document Number 646371 on December 22, 1960, is desirable for the orderly, economic and safe development of land within the City. Because the area to be vacated does not serve any current or potential public purpose and is not used or needed for street turn around purposes, the proposed vacation thereof will not adversely affect the public interest. 2. Variance to reduce the minimum lot area requirement from 7,500 sq. ft. to 6,900 sq. ft. for 6827 51" Place (to allow division of the existing parcel). The requested variance would be consistent with the unique circumstances of the subject property and the taking of a street turn around easement in 1960. This easement is the sole reason that the subject property cannot be divided into two lots without the variances. Furthermore, the easement language clearly supports the notion that the easement was intended to be a temporary measure to allow the creation of a cul-de-sac on 51St Place that would be removed if the street was extended west. If this were to occur, no variance would be needed. LOT DIVISION, STREET VACATION & TWO VARIANCES - 6828 CORVALLIS 3 Strict application of the lot area requirement in this particular case would constitute an undue hardship for the following reasons (Crystal City Code 515.56 Subd. 5): ❑ "The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used as required by this Zoning Code." If not for the street turn around easement which was taken in 1960, the proposed lot at 6827 51St Place could be divided.into two lots without a variance. The existing double frontage lot is contrary to the intent of the City's zoning and subdivision regulations and general planning principles. Absent other permanent limitations on this site, reasonable use of the property would be to divide the property into two lots, one with an existing house facing Corvallis Avenue and the other with space for construction of a new house facing 51St Place. ❑ "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property and not created by the property owner." The subject property was large enough for division into two lots until the City took the street turn around easement in 1960. The hardship was therefore created by the City and not the property owner. ❑ "The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. " The division of the subject property into two single family lots would be more consistent with the characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood then its current configuration as a double frontage lot. - 3. Variance to reduce the minimum front yard setback from 30' to 20' as measured from the curved portions of the front lot line of 6827 51St Place (to facilitate construction of a new house on the new lot). The requested variance would be consistent with the unique circumstances of the subject property and the taking of a street turn around easement in 1960. This easement is the sole reason that the front yard setback prevents a contemporary house from being built on the lot. Furthermore, the easement language clearly supports the notion that the easement was intended to be a temporary measure to allow the creation of a cul-de-sac on 51St Place that would be removed if the street was extended west. If this were to occur, no variance would be needed. Strict application of the front yard setback requirement in this particular case would constitute an undue hardship for the following reasons (Crystal City Code 515.56 Subd. 5): ❑ The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used as required by this Zoning Code. If not for the street turn around easement which was taken in 1960, the proposed lot at 6827 51s' Place could easily LOT DIVISION, STREET VACATION & TWO VARIANCES - 6828 CORVALLIS 4 accommodate the construction of a new house. If the City approves the creation of the new lot, then reasonable use of that lot would be construction of a contemporary single family dwelling. A variance from the front yard setback is necessary for that to occur. o The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property and not created by the property owner. The proposed lot at 6827 51St Place would be large enough to easily accommodate construction of a new house except for the street turn around easement which the City took in 1960. The hardship was therefore created by the City and not the property owner. o The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The construction of a new single family house on the proposed lot would be consistent with the characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood. Even with the variance, the house on the subject property will still be subject to the same setback from the street centerline as the adjacent houses to the east. The variance will only be granted for the setback as measured from the curved segments of the front lot line which were created by the vacation of a portion of the street easement. Furthermore, the setback from these curved segments will still be 20' which will help ensure that any vehicles parked on the driveway directly in front of the new house's garage will not be parking on the street easement. 4. Lot Division, as described on the enclosed survey and proposed City Council resolution. Provided the vacation and variances described above are approved, the proposal would be consistent with the requirements for lot divisions in Crystal City Code. It would also provide an opportunity for construction of new housing of a type which is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and redevelopment goals. D. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of Application 2001-2 to allow the creation of a second residential lot on an existing double frontage lot located at 6828 Corvallis Avenue North (P.I.D. 08-118-21-13-0041). This includes the following: ❑ Vacation of a portion of a street turn around easement, as described on the enclosed survey and proposed City Council resolution. ❑ Variance to reduce the minimum lot area requirement from 7,500 sq. ft. to 6,900 sq. ft. for 6827 51St Place (to allow division of the existing parcel). LOT DIVISION, STREET VACATION & TWO VARIANCES - 6828 CORVALLIS 5 ❑ Variance to reduce the minimum front yard setback from 30' to 20' as measured from the curved portions of the front lot line of 6827 51" Place (to facilitate construction of a new house on the new lot). ❑ Lot Division, as described on the enclosed survey and proposed City Council resolution. The Planning Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the request for City Council consideration. 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M. ia. n}.11 co. .. .. .. .. .. •- Go. 9. 1. 10. WA II. 13. I>k Is. 16. 1T• {1t.;� 1�.vp m.Iwo i aer s�i� PENWF w if - G LZ 9-6 ' t -d / s -I-77a4 b o REG/STERED LAND SURVEY /1/! 570 N iNENNEfP/N COUNTY, M/N/VEsoTA Minder En .¢ineerin,S Co., /n c. En�fineera and Surveyo.-s Sta/c 40' ✓unr,/956 o " Oenoles /.m .Nommen{ // Sainfe Marie Q ,P. S1 paw/and Sau ,y. 'vX9 •e '!32.9 mes1. �G.45 -4- 13Z - rw/A CO2 m L L /S ,VENUE y� / here6Y cerfi�y Aaf in accordance ,rii/j fhe Pca risions o/p Chaffer SoB, blinnesola S/alines of /919, as a- mended, / have surveyed 1/7e / `� described 1racfS of /and 112eCoup �y ofAeIY7eDin, and Sfafe LO/ 2/, /fuss Adoi•1ion {o Crys�a/ �e . c 7h�s suryer /s a correcl'de/nea- T/On 01,17sa{Od Sur Ye}! Da ted A/5' day off' 14'0-1956- li%inneaPo/is, fi/i112esofa surveyor - Mi,neso1a .e isfla>`ion e3795 L � SC AaaMT PROPERTY (PlUOR. TO upaprY1pJT 15w. SVdVr TURN - iW I o TRACT B TRACT A Z fL. 47 M /3 .73' N81:19 E. TRACT C i ._1 a -J32 72 48 N n �7AC TRACT E L v "i Al ; -4- 13Z - rw/A CO2 m L L /S ,VENUE y� / here6Y cerfi�y Aaf in accordance ,rii/j fhe Pca risions o/p Chaffer SoB, blinnesola S/alines of /919, as a- mended, / have surveyed 1/7e / `� described 1racfS of /and 112eCoup �y ofAeIY7eDin, and Sfafe LO/ 2/, /fuss Adoi•1ion {o Crys�a/ �e . c 7h�s suryer /s a correcl'de/nea- T/On 01,17sa{Od Sur Ye}! Da ted A/5' day off' 14'0-1956- li%inneaPo/is, fi/i112esofa surveyor - Mi,neso1a .e isfla>`ion e3795 L � SC AaaMT PROPERTY (PlUOR. TO upaprY1pJT 15w. SVdVr TURN - ly 4,' t EASIII NT GRANT By MIS INDENTURE, made this _i�L day of December , 19 60__3, by Ruth C. Steinbach. a widow-, of the Cc �ty of Hennepin and y State of Minnesota, parties of the first part, to the hof Crystal, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota, party of the second part, WITNESSETH, that the said parties of the first: part in considnration of the sum of one dollar (tl) and other good and valueble cenalderati.on to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the reek-lot thereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant unto the party of the second part, its successors and assigns, an easement for Uun-around purposes over the following described propertyt The Northerly Forty (UO) feet of the Westerly Forty OTO) feet of Tract E, Registered Land Survey No. 570, aneera- eof-AtYfA—ai1�—B—i'0139P e t-=( e> of #fie Registrar of Titles in and for said County of Hen- nepin. The foregoing easement grant m-;y not be bjVfarred or ass-Igned and shall be for the benefit only of the 0MMUP" of Cryat<l, and at such time as the dead-end street on which th.1s turn-around Is located shall be opened and the road extended for at Least 300 feet beyond said dead-pend, or to an intersectio?i with another public street Alch ever is shorter, then in that event n11 rich., herenn(.ier shall cease and the easement interests contained herein (except for the public roadway) shall revert to the then owners of 'the land over which said easement lies. IN WITNESS MIEREOF, the parties of the First rart have hereunto set their hands the day and year first above trritten. In Presence Oft C­ a State of Mnneeota) County of Hennepin)" On this day of December , 19 60 , before me, a Notary Public within and for said County, personally apo®ared Ruth C. Steinbach, a widow to me knovm to be the person(a) described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same as their free act and deed. I rwr46FER ENTERED No � c e e n 1-1y Com mission Expires -� 7- 11i DEC 22 1960 j' R7HZENNAPIUNTy.T MONS, A96I10 MING. OFED TAX PAM) = rFIS. A. TOTM? /7 EDWIN F, XAT7MMIN, IR ✓1u'DEptM HstsiUPM CCu;j1! TRE:1SURENNotat9Pttbllc, Hennopin C o,rnl C'rnnmienf^n Fxntr.. Sr,, 7)I ISM/ MAX. HOUSE FOOTPRINT WITH 30' FRONT YARD SETBACK (NO VARIANCE) \ V- S CN N cb I 1 oO I 40.322 _ r -,/ PORT 0 J / TO A 5 PAR Alr 1 � GARAGE Tn R! 13� 51 MAX. HOUSE FOOTPRINT WITH 20' FRONT YARD SETBACK (RECOMMENDED VARIANCE) v J�� m RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF A STREET TURN AROUND EASEMENT FOR 51ST PLACE NORTH IN THE CITY OF CRYSTAL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal, as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Crystal is a municipal corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Crystal finds that the vacation of a portion of a certain street turn around easement, recorded as Document Number 646371 on December 22, 1960, is desirable for the orderly, economic and safe development of land within the City. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Crystal hereby vacates the following described portion of a street turn around easement for 51St Place North in the City of Crystal: That part of the North 40.00 feet of the West 40.00 feet of Tract E, Registered Land Survey No. 570, files of the Registrar of Titles in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota lying south and southeasterly of the following described line: Beginning at the northeast corner of said Tract E; thence South 82 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the north line of said Tract E a distance of 32.16 feet; thence westerly and southwesterly a distance of 13.46 feet along a tangential curve concave to the southeast having a radius of 11.40 feet and a central angle of 67 degrees 37 minutes 51 seconds; thence southwesterly and westerly a distance of 45.79 feet along a reverse curve concave to the northwest having a radius of 45.70 feet and a central angel of 57 degrees 24 minutes 14 seconds to a point on the west line of said Tract E and there terminating. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the vacated area is no longer used or needed for street turn around purposes, and the proposed vacation thereof will not adversely affect the public interest. Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 17th day of April, 2001. Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor ATTEST: Janet Lewis, City Clerk 04/03/01 \\CY_FS1\SYS\GROUPS\CO MDEVLP\P LAN NING\Applications\2001\02(6828Corvallis)\resolution-vacate-portionofstreeteasement.dcc CITY OF CRYSTAL RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING LOT DIVISION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6828 CORVALLIS AVENUE NORTH BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Crystal, as follows: WHEREAS, Ronald and Janene Irwin have applied for a lot division pursuant to Subsection 506.13, Subdivision 3 of the Crystal City Code; and WHEREAS, the request affects the following described parcel of land (the "Property"): Tract E, Registered Land Survey No. 570, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota Subject to restrictions and easements of record, if any. and, WHEREAS, Ronald and Janene Irwin are the owners of the subject property; and, WHEREAS, the requirements of this Subsection 506.13 have been met to the satisfaction of the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA: 1. The City Council hereby approves the division of the subject property to create the following described tracts: Parcel A: The South 108.26 feet of Tract E (as measured along the east and west lines of said Tract), Registered Land Survey No. 570, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota Parcel B: That part of Tract E, Registered Land Survey No. 570 lying north of the south 108.26 feet (as measured along the east and west lines of said Tract) according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota 2. The City Clerk is directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Hennepin County Recorder or Registrar of Titles, whichever is applicable. Adopted by the Crystal City Council this 17h day of April, 2001. Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor ATTEST: Janet Lewis, City Clerk LOT DIVISION FOR: JANINE IRWIN Established In 1962 LOT SURVEYS COMPAMY, IyO. LAND SURVEYORS REGISTERED UNDER THE LAWS OF STATE OF MINNESOTA 7601 73rd Avenue North 763-660-3093 Fax No.763-580-3522 Minneapolis, Minnesota 65428 Ourvey4ors (ffertif irate STREF_"T ed e of bituminous EASEMENT FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES PER DOC. No.848371�— $2OZgt � 72.4B—r E y... _ 32-19 -i-i-�' 40.32+ I f 1, > >o Dd o LLJ ..1 N 0 � �' 40.32 PORTION OF EASEMENT r - TO BE VACATED �.4- RCEL B 6900 sq.ft. - min setback line--/ t GARAGE TO 21' IN BE MOVED N1 t - -26.25 I r7 72.00 5 O 221212 A NEW GARAGE N LOCATION N N 22.12 12.20 0 11.4 16.00 UD N N 00 N EXISTING 00 O O o HOUSE 0 0 12.00 10.00 PARCEL A 4 7793 sq.ft. M ................. EAST 72.00 edge of bituminous CORVALLIS AVE We hereby certify that this is a true and correct representation of a survey of the boundaries of the above described land and the location of all buildings and visible encroachments, if any, from or on said land. Surveyed by us this 16th day of March 2001. W 0 O r -- N 0 0 Cn INVOICE NO. 59036 F.8.NO. 886 -- 60 SCALE: 1 " = 20' 2e Ae&jT YAP.D 5" &M W15 pelt vAMAwcc "bol ,* P RY 57AFF a Denotes Iron Monument /f/1ERRY/T.SURVEY/rI957Odrw .S90 Existing Legal Description: Traci E, Reg%staed Land Survey No. 570, ac mding to the plat thereof an file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Tides in and firer Hennepin County, Minnesota Subject to restrkdom and easements of record, if any. Proposed Legal Descriptions: Pared A: (Area - 7793 Sq. Ft.) The South 108.26 feet of Tract E (as measured along the east and west lines of said Tract), Regioered Land Survey No. 570, according to the plat thereof on file and of reeocd in the office of the RegLww of Titles in and for Hennepin County, . Nfinuesota Pared B (Area - 6900 Sq. Ft.) That Bart ofTrm E, Riad Lard Survey No. 570 lying with of the south 108.26 feet (as measured along the east and weal fines of said Tract) according to the plat tberedon file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Hennepin County, Nnnesom Legal description for part of road easement to be vacated That part of the North 40.00 feat of the West 40.00 feet of Tract F, Registered Land Survey No. 570, bks of the Registrar of Tides in and for Hennepin County, Wwnesota tying south and southeasterly of the following described fine: Beginning at the northeast corner of said Tract E, thence South 82 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West, assumed beetles;; along the north fine of said Tract E a &aancx of 32.16 fermi thence westerly and sourthwestedy a distance of 13.46 feet along a tangential curve ooncave to the southeast having a radius of 11.40 That and a central angle of 67 degrees 37 mimttes 31 .seconds: thence southwesterly and westerly a duanice of 45.79 fit along a reverse crave concave to the northwest having a radns of 43.70 feet and a central angel of 57 degrees 24 miaurtes 14 seconds to a point on the west fine of said Tract E and them teemtimaing. Signed 1 - lam' ' 14V. Charles UA erson, Minn. Reg. No.21753 or Gregory R. P asch, Minn Reg No. 24992 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: April 3, 2001 TO: Planning Commission (April 91h meeting — Item #3) FROM: �o-hn Sutter, Planner and Redevelopment Coordinator SUBJECT: Consider denial due to incompleteness of Application 2001-3 for Preliminary Plat of Crystal Town Center. Application submitted by Paster Enterprises (applicant) and Bass Lake Road Retail Associates (owner). In late December 2000, the application was submitted for Preliminary Plat approval for the Crystal Town Center located at the northeast corner of Bass Lake Road and West Broadway. When this site was redeveloped, it was done with the understanding that all of the separate parcels would need to be replatted once the redevelopment was completed. Also submitted was the Final Plat for the site. The plats received were deficient for the following reasons (these also should serve as the Findings of Fact for denial): The Final Plat did not show a separate parcel for the portion of the property located outside the Tax Increment Financing district. This is a requirement of Hennepin County which oversees the administration of TIF districts. 2. The Preliminary Plat submitted to our office is dated February 12, 1997 and cannot be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council for the following reasons: ❑ Two parcels are not included on the Preliminary Plat but will need to be added because they are included on the Final Plat. ❑ The preliminary plat dates from nearly four years ago, before improvements were made to the property. The preliminary plat must show the property as it exists at the present time, not as it existed before the shopping center was constructed. ❑ The Preliminary Plat needs to show the separate parcel for portion of the property not included in the Tax Increment Financing district, to match the revised Final Plat. We notified Paster Enterprises and their engineer of these problems in late January. We also extended the 60 day review period another 60 days so that they would have an extra two months to draft and submit the corrected plats. Unfortunately, they did not do so. Under State law, the City Council will need to make a decision by April 20th or the incorrect plats will be automatically approved. For this reason, the appropriate course of action is to deny the application. Staff recommends denial of the application. The Planning Commission is asked to make a recommendation for the City Council to consider at its April 17th meeting. Development Status Report — as of March 31, 2001 (For more detailed information, call John Sutter at 531-1142.) 'ROJECTS APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL Glen Haven Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 5100 West Broadway. This would be an 8,030 sq. ft. building located adjacent to the pond on West Broadway. Site plan approval was granted in April 1999 and an extension was granted in August 2000. Approval will expire if construction is not initiated by August 15, 2001. 2. Glen Haven Memorial Gardens maintenance building. This would be a 5,000 sq. ft. maintenance building with a fenced and screened outdoor storage area. Site plan approval was granted in June 1999 and an extension was granted in August 2000. As a condition of approval the building will be required to not have metal walls or roofing. Site plan approval will expire if construction is not initiated before Dec. 31, 2001. 3. Memory Lane Estates, 6900 42nd. The City Council approved this Planned Unit Development for eight townhouse units in April 2000. Construction is complete except for final site improvements and landscaping. Seven of the eight units have sold and the eighth has a sale pending. Of the seven units sold, the prices ranged from $149,000 to $230,000 with an average of $173,000. 4. Alpine Dental, 5237 Douglas Dr. In August 2000, the City Council approved a site plan for a 3,500 sq. ft. dental office building. A revised site plan reorienting the building was approved on February 20th. The site includes two parcels, one of which was a redevelopment lot sold by the EDA to Alpine Dental in 1999. Construction is underway and is expected to be complete by summer 2001. 5. Parkside Acres (47th & Zane). In September 2000, the City Council approved a development plan for 40 townhomes and 10 single family homes on the 10 acre site. The 10 single family homes are being built on 2 acres along the west side of Zane Avenue and the townhomes are being built on the remaining 8 acres. The development will include a pond and wetland area, landscaped berms along 47th Avenue, and ped/bike trails connecting the development to the Crystal Community Center. Two model townhome units have been completed; these were featured in the spring 2001 Parade of Homes. Six townhouse units are presently under construction, and a model single family home is nearly complete. For more information call Dick Curry at SVK Development, 545-3557. 6, Kevitt Excavating, 3335 Pennsylvania. The City Council approved the expansion of their material storage and equipment parking areas on March 20th. This project includes the removal. of a wetland from the site; mitigation includes creation of two new wetlands, one at Parkside Acres and the other in North Lions Park. A building addition approved in 2000 is complete except for rain gutters which must be installed by May 1St along the north side of the building. MULTI -FAMILY REDEVELOPMENT 7. 5111, 5121, 5201 & 5211 56th. In a collaborative effort with Northwest Community Revitalization Corporation, Project for Pride in Living and Hennepin County, we submitted funding applications to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for the acquisition and rehab of these �'cur 4 -;ilexes which are presently under separate ownership. We expect to receive a response from the MHFA later this spring. 03/30/01 \\CY_FS1\SYS\GROUPS\COMDEVLP!PLANNING\General\DevelopmentStatusReports\2001-1stquarter.doc SINGLE-FAMILY — REHABILITATION & REMODELING 8. 5536 Regent. The EDA purchased this property from HUD in August 1999 for $68,400. It is a small rambler with 720 sq. ft. plus a full finished basement. We are planning to construct an 18' x 24' main floor addition to convert it from a 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom house into a 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom house. This would also increase the main floor from 720 sq. ft. to 1,152 sq. ft. On February 20th the EDA accepted the bid from Ed Steele Construction for $77,000, and on March 20th the EDA approved a $7,730 change order to revise the living room layout, add a front entry closet and build a front porch. Total expenditures are estimated at $173,039, house sale proceeds are estimated at $146,500 and the net expenditure is estimated at $26,539. This house will be sold on the open market upon completion of the work (est. late summer 2001). 9. 5204 Florida. The EDA purchased this property from HUD in March 2000 for $61,200. It is a small rambler with 816 sq. ft. and a crawl space instead of a full basement. We intend to rehab this house and convert it to a split level with approximately 1,200 sq. ft. finished and 600 sq. ft. unfinished. On February 6th the EDA accepted the bid from Feyereisen Construction for $85,700. Total expenditures are estimated at $168,551, house sale proceeds are estimated at $139,900 and the net expenditure is estimated at $28,651. This house will be sold on the open market upon completion of the work (est. late summer 2001). 10. 3425 Lee. The EDA purchased this property in May 2000. It is a 1'/2 story bungalow style house with 3 bedrooms and 1'/2 bathrooms. While the main floor is in fair condition, portions of the basement needed to be replaced and the upper level needed to be completely gutted and remodeled. We are combining a $90,000 grant from the state with approximately $90,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to finance the acquisition and renovation of this house. The basement, heating and roofing work have been completed. Plumbing is nearly complete and electrical work will start soon. General remodeling is underway and substantial completion is expected by May 1St. As a condition of using the state funds, the house must be sold on Contract for Deed to a low income first time homebuyer selected according to the state's guidelines. The buyer for this house has been selected in partnership with Community Action for Suburban Hennepin. Proceeds from the buyer's Contract for Deed payments will accumulate in a fund for the City to do similar rehab projects in the future. SINGLE-FAMILY — NEW HOME PROGRAM (scattered site lots) 11. 4844 Zane. In August 2000 the EDA sold this lot to Novak -Fleck for $30,500. Construction is complete except for landscaping. The new house is a two-story with 2,394 sq. ft. (1,554 sq. ft. finished), 3 bedrooms, 2'/2 bathrooms, an unfinished basement and an attached double garage. It sold for $185,500 in March 2001. 12. 660336 th . The City had acquired this lot through tax forfeiture in the mid-1970s and this summer reconveyed it to the EDA for redevelopment purposes. The northern part of the lot is used for Bassett Creek, but the southern part of the lot is available for development. In September 2000 the EDA sold this lot to Initial Investments for $36,000. Construction is complete except for landscaping. The new house is a rambler with 2,650 sq. ft. (1,330 sq. ft. finished), 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an unfinished lookout basement and an attached double garage. It sold for $171,900 in March 2001. 13. 7116 33rd. In October 2000 sold this lot to Avery Homes for $38,500. The new house is a split entry with 2,037 sq. ft. (all finished), 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a tuck -under double garage. Construction is complete except for landscaping. Sale of this house is pending with closing expected in April. 03/29/01 F:\GROUPS\COMDEVLP\PLANNING\General\DevelopmentStatusReports\2001-1stquarter.doc 14. 7124 33rd. In October 2000 the EDA sold this lot to Dempsey/Gray Contracting for $40,000. The new house is a split level with 2,564 sq. ft. (1,670 sq. ft. finished), 3 bedrooms, 3'/2 bathrooms, a partially finished lookout basement and an attached double garage. Construction is underway and is expected to be completed by summer 2001. This house is pre -sold. 15. 6415 62nd. In October 2000 the EDA sold this lot to Novak -Fleck for $36,000. Construction is complete except for landscaping. The new house is a split level with 2,513 sq. ft. (1,273 sq. ft. finished), 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an unfinished lookout basement and an attached triple garage. It sold for $183,900 in March 2001. 16. 6403 41St. In October 2000 the EDA sold this lot to Novak -Fleck for $60,000. Construction is expected to start in spring 2001 and be completed by late summer 2001. The new house will be a two-story with 3,547 sq. ft. (2,174 sq. ft. finished), 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an unfinished walkout basement and an attached triple garage. This house is pre -sold. 17. 5608 Regent. In March 2001 the EDA sold this lot to Sussel Corp. for $30,000. The new house will be a two-story with 2,489 sq. ft. (1,689 sq. ft. finished), 3 bedrooms, 2'/2 bathrooms, an unfinished basement and an attached double garage. The assessor's estimated value is $183,200. This house is pre -sold. 18. 3408 Quail. In March 2001 the EDA sold this lot to Novak -Fleck for $44,000. The new house will be a two-story with 2,394 sq. ft. (1,554 sq. ft. finished), 3 bedrooms, 2'/2 bathrooms, an unfinished basement and an attached double garage. The assessor's estimated value is $192,100. This house is pre -sold. ;9. 4833 Douglas. In March 2001 the EDA sold this lot to Feyereisen Construction for $40,000. The new house will be a two-story with 2,728 sq. ft. (1,927 sq. ft. finished), 4 bedrooms, 2'/2 bathrooms, an unfinished basement and an attached triple garage. The assessor's estimated value is $204,000. Sale information is not yet available. 20. 3200 Adair. We have completed soil corrections and have secured from Hennepin County the right to sell the lot for redevelopment. We are currently awaiting a FEMA map amendment to reflect the fact that the property is now elevated out of the flood zone. 03/29/01 F:\GROUPS\COMDEVLP\PLANNING\General\DevelopmentStatusReports\2001-1stquarter.doc �..1 HROOMLYN PARK BROOMLVN CENTER r..~�—..• 4Z T New ROK ) � ,C, i HCl • i7^' eme 1� ' � "— 1 � � u•fLLIK • Y• Ma IF i CITYCRYSTAL fi-i- - Fi EOF �I local 0 SCALE 2000' 51, IF f l 7 I !I a IF r. +t•.w. —ST-. I —l - 71 r. -'.'I Qw, `I I ' !L am yM h�11r--- i=F 31 iil IN �� i:i•nro r[ + , 1�\!I I ,. t trt I -1 j�I SODEN VALLEY i it ��— — — --- ¢iii 11 jri NE+ r'� aal]EN VKLET .r...r CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS ON PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS (since last Planning Commission meeting on March 12, 2001) March 20, 2001: APPROVED: Application 2001-1 for Conditional Use Permit for expansion of open and outdoor storage of construction materials and equipment in the 1-2 Heavy Industrial District, together with Site Plan Review for expansion of a gravel -surfaced storage and parking area, construction of a stormwater pond and removal of an existing wetland to be mitigated at other locations. Property is located at 3335 Pennsylvania Avenue North (P.I.N. 20-118-21-23-0009). Application submitted by Kevitt Excavating (applicant and owner).