2021.09.13 - Packet
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
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Crystal Planning Commission Agenda Summary
Monday, September 13, 2021
7 p.m.
Crystal City Hall and Zoom Video Conference
Zoom call information: https://bit.ly/3xHrUVu (meeting ID is 810 1564 5241 and
password is 414141) or call-in toll free at 888-475-4499
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes*
a. Monday, August 9, 2021 meeting minutes
3. Public Hearing*
a. Site plan request from Gernco Construction for a new four-unit residential
building at 4741 Welcome Ave N (Application Number 2021-06)
4. Old Business - None
5. New Business
a. Conformance to Comprehensive Plan – sale of 4824 – 56th Ave N
b. Select member and alternate for Joint Airport Zoning Board (JAZB)
6. General Information
a. City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items:
– Subdivision request for 6613 – 36th Avenue North
b. Update from Council liaison
c. Staff preview of likely agenda items for Monday, October 11, 2021 meeting
7. Open Forum
8. Adjournment
* Items for which supporting materials are included in the meeting packet
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CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION
DETAILED AGENDA
Monday, September 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Crystal City Hall
and Zoom Video Conference
Zoom call information: https://bit.ly/3xHrUVu (meeting ID is 810 1564 5241 and password is
414141) or call-in toll free at 888-475-4499
Commissioners, please call 763.531.1142 or
email dan.olson@crystalmn.gov if unable to attend
* Items for which supporting materials are included in the meeting packet
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at ______ p.m. with the
following members present:
Commissioner (Ward 1)
Sears [Vice Chair]
Commissioner (Ward 2)
Selton [Chair]
Commissioner (Ward 4)
Einfeldt-Brown
Commissioner (Ward 1)
Heigel
Commissioner (Ward 3)
Maristany [Sec. Vice Chair]
Commissioner (Ward 4)
Johnson
Commissioner (Ward 2)
Strand
Commissioner (Ward 3)
Buck
Commissioner (At-
Large) Seffren
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES *
Moved by _______________ and seconded by _______________ to approve the minutes of
the August 9, 2021 regular meeting with the following exceptions:
Motion carried.
3. PUBLIC HEARING*
a. Site plan request from Gernco Construction for a new four-unit residential building at
4741 Welcome Ave N (Application Number 2021-06).
Staff presented the following:
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The following were heard:
Planning Commission discussion:
Moved by _______________ and seconded by _____________ to recommend ______
to the City Council of the site plan application for a new four-unit residential building at 4741
Welcome Avenue North.
Motion carried.
4. OLD BUSINESS - None
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Conformance to Comprehensive Plan – sale of 4824 – 56th Ave N
Moved by _______________ and seconded by _______________ to determine that the
sale of the lot at 4824 – 56th Avenue North is in conformance to the Comprehensive Plan.
b. Select member and alternate for Joint Airport Zoning Board (JAZB)
6. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items:
- Subdivision request for 6613 – 36th Ave N
b. Update from Council Liaison
c. Staff preview of likely agenda items for Monday, October 11, 2021 meeting:
7. OPEN FORUM
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by _____ and seconded by ______ to adjourn.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at ______ p.m.
Unapproved Planning Commission Minutes – August 9, 2021
CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Monday, August 9, 2021 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:
X Commissioner (Ward 1)
Sears [Vice Chair]
X Commissioner (Ward 2)
Selton [Chair]
X Commissioner (Ward 4)
Einfeldt-Brown
X Commissioner (Ward 1)
Heigel
Commissioner (Ward 3)
Maristany [Sec. Vice Chair]
X Commissioner (Ward 4)
Johnson
X Commissioner (Ward 2)
Strand
X Commissioner (Ward 3)
Buck
X Commissioner (At-
Large) Seffren
Other attendees: City planner Dan Olson, Mahmoud Abumayyaleh, and other interested
persons.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Sears and seconded by Heigel to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2021
regular meeting. Ayes: all. Nays: None
Motion carried.
3. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Subdivision request (preliminary plat) from Mahmoud Abumayyaleh for Crystal Flats at
6613 – 36th Avenue North (Application 2021-05).
Olson presented a summary of the staff report and stated he is recommending
approval of the subdivision.
Commission member Strand asked if the former home was accessed by the alley.
Olson said yes. Strand said she is concerned that during home construction there will
be disruptions to those who access their property from the alley. Strand asked how
the covenant in condition #2 is enforced. Olson said that the document would spell out
the responsibilities of each property owner and is then recorded against both
properties.
Commission member Seffren asked if the existing sanitary sewer connection is
sufficiently sized to provide service for both lots. Olson said yes.
Unapproved Planning Commission Minutes – August 9, 2021
Chair Selton opened the public hearing.
A first Crystal resident said she lives adjacent to this property and she is concerned
that the property lines were not clearly marked by the surveyor who created the plat.
She also wondered if the applicant will underground all existing alley overhead utilities.
She is concerned that these homes will drain onto her property. She said there is not
room enough on this property for two homes. Olson said any new utilities would be
buried underground.
A second Crystal resident began to make a comment but interrupted herself midway
to say that she’ll let her husband speak to their concerns.
A third Crystal resident said he is concerned about increased traffic in the alley for two
new homes. He is not in the favor of the application. Olson said that the applicant has
provided sufficient off-street parking since parking would not be allowed in the alley
and overnight parking is not allowed on Hampshire.
A fourth Crystal resident said she’s opposed to the application because it will bring too
much traffic to the alley and she will lose enjoyment of her property. She has spent a
lot of time improving her property and she will lose the value of that investment.
A fifth Crystal resident said that each lot will not be 50’ wide and that according to the
zoning requirements, homes cannot face the alley. He said the lots are too small for
this neighborhood.
Johnson assumed the Chair position while Selton stepped out momentarily.
A sixth Crystal resident said he believes it will be very difficult for existing homeowners
to access the alley during construction. Olson said the city adopted a construction
management process a few years ago and that provides a way to address any
construction issues. We also meet with the builder before construction to make the
city’s expectations clear.
A seventh Crystal resident said the lot is too small for two homes and this project will
have a negative impact on the beauty of the creek area.
Hearing no one else from the public who wished to speak, Johnson closed the public
hearing.
Commission member Heigel asked the applicant how he will make sure the
construction will not be unreasonably difficult on the neighbors. Mr. Abumayyaleh said
he will cooperate with whatever the city requires. Heigel asked the applicant what was
the result of the soil testing. Mr. Abumayyaleh said the soil was adequate where the
homes will be constructed.
Commission member Seffren said he was concerned that the alley was too narrow to
support parking for two new homes. Seffren also asked Olson about the question that
the new lots were not 50’ in width. Olson said that the zoning code allows for lot
dimensions to be rounded up and since each lot is 49.6’ in width, that can be rounded
up to 50’. The surveyor also said this lot was platted as a 100’ wide lot decades ago
Unapproved Planning Commission Minutes – August 9, 2021
and when the adjacent lots were subsequently replatted, they have overlapped an
inch or two into this property, causing confusion to the lot width.
Commission Chair Selton returned to the meeting.
Commission member Buck asked where the UDC prohibits homes facing an alley.
One of the residents who spoke previously said it is found in City Code section
525.05, Subd. 10. Olson said the homes were required to face the alley to avoid
negative impacts to the creek.
Commission member Strand said she didn’t like the fact that the sanitary sewer was
shared for both properties and she didn’t like that we were going to require signs on
the property to direct people to the homes on the alley. She said during construction
the alley will be too narrow to support all of the construction traffic. She will not be
voting for this project.
The seventh Crystal resident asked if the alley could support additional garbage
trucks.
Commission member Seffren asked Olson if the UDC prohibited homes facing the
alley. Olson said he thought it was an existing condition since the previous home had
faced the alley. City Code section 525.05 was adopted in 2018. Seffren said he is not
in favor of this application.
Sears said that he heard from those making comments that additional traffic was an
important reason why they did not want two homes, but were okay with one home on
the lot.
Olson said that the City Council approved various new UDC requirements to increase
density, including reducing lot area, lot width and allowing accessory dwelling units.
Commission member strand said increased density is not a good idea for this specific
property.
Moved by Strand and seconded by Seffren to recommend denial to the City Council of
the subdivision application at 6613 – 36th Avenue North.
Ayes: Strand, Buck, Sears, Einfeldt-Brown, Johnson, Seffren, and Heigel. Nays:
Selton. Olson asked what were the Findings of Fact for the recommendation. The
Commission agreed that the main finding for denial is that the homes would face the
alley, in contradiction to the UDC.
Motion carried.
4. OLD BUSINESS - None
5. NEW BUSINESS - None
6. GENERAL INFORMATION
Unapproved Planning Commission Minutes – August 9, 2021
• City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items: Olson stated that the
Council approved the variance at 3556 Major Ave N and construction of the new home
has begun.
• Update from Council Liaison: City Council liaison Brendan Banks was not present at
the meeting.
• Staff preview of likely agenda items for Monday, September 13, 2021 meeting.
Olson said he is expecting a site plan application for the September meeting, but that
the deadline to apply is not until next week.
7. OPEN FORUM
Commission member Buck asked Olson what the new construction is along Highway 81.
Olson said that is the Midwest Water Sports addition at 5160 West Broadway. The site
plan was approved by the City Council in 2020.
Commission member Seffren asked about the Verizon cell tower. Olson said they have
until next January to apply for the building permit.
Commission Sears said the Commission might consider future discussions about whether
the city should have 50’ wide residential lots. That lot size creates parking issues. Strand
added that she moved to Crystal to not be in higher density areas.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Sears and seconded by Buck to adjourn. Ayes: All. Nays: None
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
4741 WELCOME AVENUE NORTH – SITE PLAN APPLICATION
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___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
___________________________________________________________________________
TO: Planning Commission (for September 13 Meeting)
DATE: September 8, 2021
RE: PUBLIC HEARING – Site plan review request from Gernco Construction for
a new four-unit residential building at 4741 Welcome Avenue North
(Application 2021-06)
A. BACKGROUND
Gernco Construction is proposing to purchase the vacant property at 4741 Welcome
Ave North from the City’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) in order to construct
a four-unit residential building on the property. The property is zoned Medium Density
Residential (R-2) and the proposed building is a permitted use within that zoning district.
The city’s unified development code (UDC) requires site plan review and approval for
the new building and site improvements.
Notice of the September 13 public hearing was published in the Sun Post on September
2, mailed to owners and renters within 500 feet (see attachment A), and posted to the
Welcome Park and Cavanagh Oaks neighborhoods on Nextdoor. A sign was also
posted on the property.
Attachments:
A. Site location map showing public hearing notification area
B. Existing zoning map
C. Project narrative
D. Site plan (7 sheets)
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Site plan review for 4741 Welcome Ave N
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B. SITE PLAN REVIEW
Existing use
The 14,119 sq. ft. (0.32 acre) property is currently vacant. Previously there was a 4-plex
on the property that was built in 1960 and demolished in 2010.
Adjacent uses
The following are the existing land uses and zoning districts surrounding this property:
• North – Single-family home zoned R-2
• East – Office, zoned Industrial
• West – Across alley, single-family homes zoned R-1
• South – 4-plex, zoned R-2
Proposed use
The applicant is proposing to construct a new two-story four-unit residential building. The
following are the notable site plan elements for this building:
• Building setbacks. The proposed 25’ tall townhome-style building meets setback
and height requirements in the R-2 district. The size of each of the four units are
found in the table below.
Unit Number First Floor Second Floor Total Living
Space
Garage
A 623 SF 1,063 SF 1,686 SF 419 SF
B 730 SF 1,314 SF 2,044 SF 419 SF
C 730 SF 1,063 SF 1,686 SF 419 SF
D 623 SF 1,314 SF 2,044 SF 419 SF
• Parking. Each unit will have a garage for two vehicles with additional parking
spaces in the driveways for each unit. This parking meets UDC requirements.
• Stormwater management and erosion control measures. The city engineer has
reviewed the stormwater management plan submitted by the applicant and
determined that it meets the city’s requirements in city code section 520.17. The
plan proposes to install two french drains in the front yards facing Welcome
Avenue. French drains have an underground pipe that funnels stormwater into the
city’s stormwater infrastructure, similar to a raingarden.
The proposed percentage of impervious surface for the vacant property is 60.9%
(the maximum coverage is 75% for the R-2 zoning district). During building
construction the city will require erosion control techniques to be used on-site
including silt fences, rock construction entrances, and inlet protection.
• Utilities. The proposed building’s service connections will be to existing water and
sewer mains in Welcome Avenue. The only overhead utility lines are existing poles
located along the alley.
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• Access and circulation. The site plan proposes driveway access for two units from
Welcome Avenue and from the rear alley for the other two units. The city’s Public
Works Director and the West Metro Fire Rescue District staff have reviewed the
traffic circulation plan and found it adequate to meet vehicle movement into and
within the site. There are no existing public sidewalks on the property and none
planned. However there are proposed private sidewalks from the unit entrances to
Welcome Avenue.
• Building elevations. The proposed major exterior building material is vinyl lap siding
with brick and stone veneer as accent materials. These materials meet the city’s
requirements. Each unit will have a deck on the side of the building. Elevation
drawings of the proposed building is attachment D.
• Landscaping. The landscape plan calls for the removal of two large arbovitaes
facing Welcome Avenue and volunteer trees along the alley. The applicant
proposes to plant three new species of trees: American linden, Kentucky coffee
trees, and Japanese tree lilacs. Two varieties of shrubs will also be planted.
• Screening. Ground mechanical equipment is proposed to be screened by shrubs.
• Exterior Lighting. The building will have wall-mounted exterior lighting similar to
what is found on a typical single-family home. This lighting meets the city’s
requirements.
C. Site plan review criteria
The following are the relevant criteria for approval of site plans in city code section
510.17.
1. The site plan fully complies with all applicable requirements of the UDC.
Findings: As outlined in section B, above, the proposed site plan
meets UDC requirements.
2. The site plan is consistent with the use and character of surrounding
properties.
Findings: The property was formerly used for a 4-plex and with the
approval of this site plan that use will continue in a modern updated
form. The immediate area has a mix of low and medium density
residential properties and commercial buildings. The proposed four-
unit building is consistent with this character.
3. The site plan provides safe conditions for pedestrians or motorists and
prevents the dangerous arrangement of pedestrian and vehicular ways.
Findings: The city’s Public Works Director and staff from the West
Metro Fire Rescue District have reviewed the site’s traffic circulation
plan and found it adequate to meet vehicle movement into and within
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the site. There is no public sidewalk directly accessing the property
and none planned, however the applicant is installing private
sidewalks to each unit’s front door.
D. REQUESTED ACTION
The Planning Commission is asked to make a recommendation to the City Council to
either deny or approve the site plan application to allow a new four-unit residential
building at 4741 Welcome Avenue North. This recommendation should include findings
of fact either for or against the proposal. The Commission may reference the findings for
approval in sections B and C, above. Staff recommends approval of the site plan review
application with the following conditions:
1. The development shall be constructed according to the site plan in
attachment D.
2. The property owner shall install and maintain an address directional sign
in the locations shown on the approved site plan (the exact language to be
reviewed and approved by city staff).
If the site plan is approved, the applicant anticipates starting construction of the building
this year.
City Council action is anticipated on September 21, 2021.
Site Location and Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map
4741 Welcome Ave N
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
Attachment A
Zoning Map
4741 Welcome Ave N
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
Attachment B
SITE PLAN PROJECT NARRATIVE
Subject Project: New Quadplex construction
4741 Welcome Avenue
Zoning District: The property is currently zoned R-2 Medium density Residential
Current Use of Property: The property is currently a vacant Lot.
Proposed Use: The property will be used to construct a new 4-unit townhome styled quadplex
Adverse Effect: The proposed use is in accordance with the existing use in the neighborhood. The
buildings in the neighborhood are mixed between multiunit residential and single-family homes. So, the
proposed use will complement the existing structures in the neighborhood.
Each unit in the new building will have a minimum of two car attached garage and their own separate
driveways. This will provide sufficient parking for the occupant and the visitors. So, there will be no
street parking and interferences with the public and motorists. Also since the building is only 4 units,
which is in accordance with the city redevelopment plan, the added density will not increase the traffic
in such a way that I can affect the neighborhood negatively.
Project Description: The project consists of multifamily (Quadplex) residential building. When
completed, the owner will occupy one of the units and rent out the rest of the units
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BIOROLLS
NOT TO SCALE
2
C1
EXISTING GROUND
PROPOSED
SILT FENCE OR
BIO-ROLLS
ROCK STABILIZATION EXIT
SITE PLAN NOTES:
1.DISTURBED SOILS TO BE TO BE COVERED WITH SOD, OR GRASS-SEED MIXTURE AS PERMANANENT VEGETATIVE COVER.
2.ALL DRAINTILE SHALL BE SOLID PIPE OUTSIDE OF THE FRENCH DRAIN AND PERFORATED WITHIN THE FRENCH DRAIN.
INSULATE TOP OF SOLID PIPE AS NECESSARY.
EROSION CONTROL NOTES:
1.ALL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BMP'S (I.E. SILT FENCE, BIO-ROLLS, ROCK CONSTRUCTION
EXIT, INLET PROTECTION, ETC.) SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY.
2.INLET PROTECTION SHALL BE INSTALLED AT ANY INLET THAT MAY RECEIVE RUNOFF FROM THE
DISTURBED AREAS OF THE PROJECT. INLET PROTECTION MAY BE REMOVED FOR A PARTICULAR
INLET IF A SPECIFIC SAFETY CONCERN (FLOODING / FREEZING) HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. THE
PERMITTED MUST RECEIVE WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE CITY ENGINEER VERIFYING
THE NEED FOR REMOVAL.
3.INSTALL SEDIMENT CONTROL BMP'S, SUCH AS SILT FENCE, AROUND ALL STOCKPILES.
4.RETAIN AND PROTECT AS MUCH NATURAL VEGETATION AS FEASIBLE. WHEN VEGETATION IS
REMOVED DURING DEVELOPMENT, THE EXPOSED CONDITION OF LAND SHALL BE KEPT TO THE
SHORTEST PRACTICAL PERIOD OF TIME, BUT NOT LONGER THAN 60 DAYS. ANY EXPOSED AREAS
EXCEEDING THIS TIME-FRAME SHALL BE TEMPORARILY STABILIZED (STRAW MULCH, WOODCHIPS,
ROCK). AREAS BEING USED FOR MATERIAL STORAGE AND AREAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION ARE
EXEMPT FROM TEMPORARY STABILIZATION.
5.ANY STEEP SLOPES (3H : 1V OR STEEPER) EXPOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE
PROTECTED WITH TEMPORARY VEGETATION, MULCHING OR BY OTHER MEANS ACCEPTABLE TO
THE BUILDING OFFICIAL WITHIN 14 DAYS OF CEASING LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES ON THE STEEP
SLOPES. STOCKPILES MAY BE PROTECTED BY AN ANCHORED TARP OR PLASTIC SHEET.
6.PROVIDE DUST CONTROL AS NECESSARY. DUST CONTROL CAN INCLUDE WATER.
7.REMOVE ALL SOILS AND SEDIMENTS TRACKED OR OTHERWISE DEPOSITED ONTO PUBLIC
PAVEMENT AREAS ON A DAILY BASIS OR AS NEEDED.
8.ALL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BMP'S SHALL BE INSPECTED EVERY 7 DAYS, OR WITHIN 24
HOURS OF ALL RAIN EVENTS GREATER THAN 1.0" IN 24 HOURS. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED
SHALL BE INITIATED WITHIN 24 HOURS.
9.SILT FENCE, BIO-ROLLS AND INLET PROTECTION DEVICES MUST BE REPAIRED, REPLACED OR
SUPPLEMENTED WHEN THEY BECOME NONFUNCTIONAL OR THE SEDIMENT REACHES 1/3 THE
HEIGHT OF THE DEVICE. THESE REPAIRS MUST BE MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF DISCOVERY, OR AS
SOON AS FIELD CONDITIONS ALLOW.
10.AFTER FINAL GRADING HAS BEEN COMPLETED, EXPOSED SOILS MUST BE PERMANENTLY
STABILIZED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. PERMANENT STABILIZATION SHALL CONSIST OF 4 INCHES
TOPSOIL, AND SEED, MULCH AND FERTILIZER APPLIED BY METHODS AND RATES RECOMMENDED
IN MN/DOT SPECIFICATION 2575 AND MN/DOT SEEDING MANUAL, OR SOD. THE SEED MIX SHALL BE
MN/DOT 25-151.
11.NO CONCRETE WASHOUT ALLOWED ON SITE, TRUCK BASED SELF CONTAINMENT WASHOUT
DEVICES REQUIRED.
12.OIL STAINS ON CITY STREETS SHALL BE CLEANED UP WITH FLOOR DRY, AND DISPOSED OF AS A
HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIAL.
13.ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL BE STORED CLEANED UP AND DISPOSED OF PER EPA STANDARDS.
14.ALL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE MAINTAINED UNTIL ALL DISTURBED
AREAS HAVE BEEN PERMANENTLY STABILIZED.
15.ALL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE AFTER
PERMANENT STABILIZATION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.
16.ALL EXPOSED SOILS SHALL BE STABILIZED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT IN NO CASE LATER THAN 14
DAYS AFTER THE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY HAS TEMPORARILY OR PERMANANTLY CEASED OR
WITHIN 7 DAYS IF THE PROJECT IS WITHIN 1 MILE OF A SPECIAL OR IMPAIRED WATER.
17.STOCKPILE REMAINING FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS SHALL BE STABILIZED BY MULCHING, VEGETATIVE
COVER, TARPS, OR OTHER MEANS.
18.SOILS TRACKED FROM THE SITE SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ALL PAVED SURFACES WITHIN 24
HOURS OF DISCOVERY.
19.TEMPORARY PUMPED DISCHARGE POLLUTION PREVENTION TECHNIQUES: "DANDY DEWATERING
BAG" BROCK WHITE CO. USA.
20.CONTACT PERSON FOR SITE CLEANLINESS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EROSION AND SEDIMENT
CONTROLS: EMEKA OKEAKPU (763) 316-7900.
21.SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT: (763) 553-1144.
EOF
LANDSCAPE GRATE
RIM = 875.8
FRENCH DRAIN
25FT X 16FT X 3FT
100-YEAR = 876.22
INLET PROTECTION
NOT TO SCALE
3
C1
MINIMUM DOUBLE STITCHED
SEAMS ALL AROUND SIDE
PIECES AND ON FLAP POCKETS
FRONT, BACK, AND
BOTTOM TO BE
MADE FROM SINGLE
PIECE OF FABRIC
OVERFLOW HOLES (2 IN X 4
IN HOLE SHALL BE HEAT CUT
INTO ALL FOUR SIDE PANELS)
USE REBAR OR STEEL ROD
FOR REMOVAL (FOR INLETS
WITH CAST CURB BOX
REPLACE ROD WITH WOOD 2
IN X 4 IN). EXTEND 10 IN
BEYOND GRATE WIDTH ON
BOTH SIDES, LENGTH
VARIES. SECURE TO GRATE
WITH WIRE OR PLASTIC TIES.
L
W
1 2 W
12 IN
8 IN
INLET SPECIFICATIONS AS PER
THE PLAN DIMENSION LENGTH AND
WIDTH TO MATCH FLAP POCKET
1
2 L
CONNECT DOWNSPOUT
TO FRENCH DRAIN
16' MIN.
FINAL
GRADE
CLEAN AGGREGATE
(1 1/2"± RIVER ROCK),
PEA GRAVEL, OR
SAND, (<5% FINES)
ADS GEOSYNTHETIC
NONWOVEN GEOTEXTILE
OR APPROVED EQUAL.
VARIES
872.0 (LEVEL BOTTOM)
FRENCH DRAIN
NOT TO SCALE
5
C1 3' MIN.MIN 4" PEA GRAVEL,
3/4" ROCK, OR
GEOTEXTILE
MIN 4" TOPSOIL
6" PERFORATED
DRAINTILE INLET
INV=873.0
FRENCH DRAIN
25FT X 16FT X 3FT
100-YEAR = 876.17
EOF
LANDSCAPE GRATE
RIM = 876.0
CONNECT DOWNSPOUT
TO FRENCH DRAIN
CONNECT DOWNSPOUT
TO FRENCH DRAIN
CONNECT DOWNSPOUT
TO FRENCH DRAIN
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C2 OF C2DATE:LIC. NO.:SHEET NO.REVISIONSDESIGNED BY:DRAWN BY:CHECKED BY:UTILITY PLANI HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WASPREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM ADULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATEOF MINNESOTA.JEFFREY A. PRASCH, P.E.07.30.2152706ABLJAPGRP7601 73RD AVENUE N, BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55428PHONE: 763.560.3093 FAX: 763.560.3522www.DemarcInc.comUTILITY NOTES:1.WATER SERVICE SHALL MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 7.5' OF COVER.2.CONNECTION TO SERVICES OR MAINS SHALL BE PER CITY STANDARDS AND SHALL BECOORDINATED WITH THE CITY.3.PATCH ROAD AS NECESSARY. MATCH EXISTING ROAD SECTION.4.ALL PROPOSED WORK IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL COMPLY WITH THE CURRENTEDITION OF THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STANDARDSPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND CEAM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS.PROPOSEDQUAD-PLEXREFERENCE NOTES:1CONNECT TO EXISTING 1-1/2" WATER SERVICE (FIELD VERIFY). IF WATER SERVICE ISLESS THAN 1-1/2", REMOVE BACK TO MAIN AND REPLACE PER DETAIL 2/C2.2CONNECT TO EXISTING SANITARY SERVICE (FIELD VERIFY). CLEAN AND LINE SANITARYSERVICE TO THE MAIN. IF EXISITNG SANITARY SERVICE IS DEEMED UNSUITABLE, REMOVEBACK TO THE MAIN AND REPLACE PER DETAIL 1/C2.3COORDINATE LOCATION OF SERVICES WITH MECHANICAL/ARCHITECTURAL PLANS.WATER SERVICE SHALL SPLIT INTO 3/4" SERVICES (ONE FOR EACH PROPOSED UNIT) ATTHE BUILDING.PROJECT: 78538BLOTS 3-4, BLOCK 2TWIN LAKE ADDITION4741 WELCOME AVENUE NORTHCRYSTAL, MINNESOTAGERNCO CONSTRUCTION1603 MORGAN AVENUE NORTHMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411SANITARY SERVICENOT TO SCALE1C2WATER SERVICENOT TO SCALE2C2123
4824 – 56TH AVENUE NORTH – COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DETERMINATION
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_________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
____________________________________________________________________
TO: Planning Commission (for September 13 Meeting)
DATE: September 8, 2021
RE: Consider adoption of resolution that the sale of 4824 – 56th Avenue
North conforms to the Comprehensive Plan
A. BACKGROUND
The subject property is located at 4824 – 56th Avenue North, which is owned by the
city’s Economic Development Authority (EDA). The EDA will soon consider authorizing
a Request for Proposal to sell the lot for construction of a new two-family home.
According to state statute § 462.356, Subd. 2, for those communities with an adopted
Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Commission shall report to the EDA whether the
sale of the property is in conformance to the Comprehensive Plan.
Attachments:
A. Site location map
B. 2040 Planned Land Use Map
C. Resolution
B. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The following are excerpts from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan that relate to the
development of this property.
• Planned Land Use Map (page 23):
The property is guided as low density residential (between 1- 6 units per acre).
The 19,499 square foot lot has a gross area of 22,638 sq. ft. for density
calculation purposes:
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Sale of 4824 – 56th Avenue North
4824 – 56TH AVENUE NORTH – COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DETERMINATION
PAGE 2 OF 3
With one two-family home, the density would be four units per gross acre.
Recommended finding: The proposed density is in conformance with the
Comprehensive Plan designation.
4824 – 56TH AVENUE NORTH – COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DETERMINATION
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• Housing Implementation Item #3 (page 30): Acquire blighted, structurally
substandard and functionally obsolete residential property for demolition and
replacement with new, move-up houses in accordance with the city’s EDA on-
going program, budget parameters, and market conditions.
Recommended finding: The EDA purchased the vacant property in 2009
and is now planning to sell the property for the construction of a new two-
family home which is consistent with housing implementation item #3.
C. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission adopt resolution 2021-03 that the sale of the property at 4824 –
56th Avenue North by the EDA is in conformance to the Comprehensive Plan based on
the findings in Section B above.
Site Location Map
4824 – 56th Ave N
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
Attachment A
2040 Comprehensive Plan Map
4824 – 56th Ave. N
4141 Douglas Dr. N.
Crystal MN 55422
Attachment B
514713v1 MNI CR150-4
CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 - 03
A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED SALE OF CERTAIN LAND BY
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL FOR
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING PURPOSES IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF
CRYSTAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of the City of Crystal (“Authority”)
proposes to convey certain real property described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Property”)
and located at 4824 – 56th Avenue North in the City of Crystal (the “City”) to a private developer
(the “Developer”) for the purpose of constructing a two-family home on the Property; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.356, subd. 2 requires the Planning Commission to
review the proposed acquisition or disposal of publicly-owned real property within the City prior
to its acquisition or disposal, to determine whether in the opinion of the Planning Commission,
such acquisition or disposal is consistent with the comprehensive municipal plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed conveyance of the Property,
and has determined that the Property is located in an area of the City designated in the City’s
comprehensive plan for residential housing, and that the conveyance and intended purpose are
consistent with such use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Crystal
that the conveyance of the Property by the Authority to the Developer is consistent with the
City’s comprehensive municipal plan, and will promote renewed, diverse housing opportunities
in the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be communicated to the Board of
Commissioners of the Authority.
Adopted this 13th day of September, 2021, by the Planning Commission of the City of Crystal.
Chair, Crystal Planning Commission
Attachment C
514713v1 MNI CR150-4
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of Property
Lot 2, Block 1, Junior Larson Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD
PAGE 1 OF 2
___________________________________________________________________________
FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner
TO: Planning Commission (for September 13 Meeting)
DATE: September 8, 2021
RE: Select member and alternate for Joint Airport Zoning Board
__________________________________________________________________________
A. BACKGROUND
The Planning Commission is asked by City Council to select a member and alternate
for a temporary task force called the Joint Airport Zoning Board (JAZB).
Minnesota state law requires cities adjacent to airports to have an airport zoning
ordinance, which is based on state law and federal regulations. The ordinance primarily
focuses on land uses adjacent to the airport and structure height requirements adopted
by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Ordinance adoption, administration and
enforcement will be handled by each city.
The current Crystal airport zoning ordinance was adopted in 1983 and needs to be
updated. Other recently approved airport zoning ordinances were for the Lake Elmo
airport in 2021 and Flying Cloud airport in 2019.
B. ZONING BOARD MEMBERSHIP
To prepare an updated ordinance, the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is
forming a Joint Airport Zoning Board (JAZB) per MN Statute 360. The JAZB is what we
would call a task force, because it will be disbanded after the updated ordinance is
prepared. Drafting the ordinance will be mostly a technical process with limited city
policy options. At the August 17, 2021 City Council work session, Council determined
the JAZB membership would consist of the following:
Members: Dan Olson, city planner and one Planning Commission member
Alternates: John Sutter, community development director and another Planning
Commission member
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Joint Airport Zoning Board
JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD
PAGE 2 OF 2
➢ Alternates will only attend meetings if the respective primary member cannot attend.
➢ JAZB meetings would start in late September or early October. The zoning ordinance
creation will likely be completed by late 2022. Meetings would be in the daytime.
➢ On September 21, the Council will be asked to appoint Crystal representatives to the
JAZB.
C. REQUESTED ACTION
The Planning Commission is asked to select a member and alternate for the Joint
Airport Zoning Board. The fact that JAZB meetings will be held during the day should be
a consideration when making these selections.