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2020.07.13 - MinutesApproved Planning Commission Minutes – July 13, 2020 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Crystal City Hall and Zoom Video Conference 1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present:  Commissioner (Ward 1) Sears X Commissioner (Ward 2) Selton [Chair] X Commissioner (Ward 4) Einfeldt-Brown [Vice Chair]  Commissioner (Ward 1) Heigel X Commissioner (Ward 3) Maristany [Sec. Vice Chair] X Commissioner (Ward 4) Johnson X Commissioner (Ward 2) Strand  Commissioner (Ward 3) Buck X Commissioner (At- Large) Seffren Other attendees: City planner Dan Olson, rental licensing specialist Chee Yang, City’s IT Systems Administrator Matt Haga, and City Council liaison Brendan Banks. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Maristany and seconded by Seffren to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2020 regular meeting. Ayes: Strand, Selton, Einfeldt-Brown, Johnson, Maristany, and Seffren. Nays: None Motion carried. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None 4. OLD BUSINESS - None 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Conformance to Comp Plan – sale of 3240 Hampshire Ave N Planner Olson presented a summary of the staff report and stated staff is recommending that the Commission determine the sale of the lot is in conformance to the Comprehensive Plan. Einfeldt-Brown asked if the Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) should see this in case they recommended that the property be preserved due to the soil and wetland issues. Approved Planning Commission Minutes – July 13, 2020 Olson said typically the EQC does not review EDA lot sales, but he’s not sure what the purpose of such a review would be. There is a large park across the street so the city does not have a need for more park land in this area. Moved by Maristany and seconded by Seffren to determine that the sale of the lot is in conformance to the Comprehensive Plan. Ayes: Strand, Selton, Einfeldt-Brown, Johnson, Maristany, and Seffren. Nays: None b. Conformance to Comp Plan – sale of 4741 Welcome Ave N Planner Olson presented a summary of the staff report and stated staff is recommending that the Commission determine the sale of the lot is in conformance to the Comprehensive Plan. Moved by Johnson and seconded by Seffren to determine that the sale of the lot is in conformance to the Comprehensive Plan. Ayes: Strand, Selton, Einfeldt-Brown, Johnson, Maristany, and Seffren. Nays: None c. Woda Cooper Companies proposal to develop an apartment building at 5240 West Broadway. Planner Olson summarized the information in the staff report about the proposed development. Johnson asked if the Comp plan population projections would need to be changed if this building is constructed. Olson stated that this is just one building and since the area is designed as “mixed use”, it is understood that redevelopment would bring more residents to the town center district. Maristany asked if a shadow study would be done. Olson said it could be, but since there is very little residential in this area, it may not be likely. Maristany asked if the city should amend its exterior lighting requirements if a lot of town center properties are redeveloped. Olson said those requirements could be amended, but it would be important to first identify what issue you are trying to address. It’s possible that if there are negative lighting impacts, code enforcement could be stepped up rather than amending the UDC. 6. GENERAL INFORMATION • City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items: Planner Olson stated that the City Council approved these two applications as recommended by the Commission: – Site plan review request at 5160 West Broadway – Miscellaneous amendments to the Unified Development Code • Update from Council Liaison: Council liaison Banks answered miscellaneous questions from Commission members, including the Council’s thoughts on the Woda Cooper development and the proposed new police station building. • Staff preview of likely agenda items for Monday, August 10, 2020 meeting. Mr. Olson said he has not received any applications for the meeting, but the deadline is not until tomorrow. Approved Planning Commission Minutes – July 13, 2020 7. OPEN FORUM Commission member Maristany asked if staff had any idea when the Iron Horse park improvements are to be completed. Olson said he was not exactly sure, but he believes those improvements should be done this year. 8. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Johnson and seconded by Seffren to adjourn. Ayes: Strand, Selton, Einfeldt- Brown, Johnson, Maristany, and Seffren. Nays: None Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.