2026.04.13 - MinutesApproved Planning Commission Minutes – April 13, 2026
CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Crystal City Hall
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the
following members present:
Commissioner (Ward 1)
Sears [Vice Chair]
X Commissioner (Ward 2)
Selton
X Commissioner (Ward 4)
McNutt
Commissioner (Ward 1)
Heigel
X Commissioner (Ward 3)
Sumnicht
X Commissioner (Ward 4)
Johnson [Chair]
X Commissioner (Ward 2)
Strand
X Commissioner (Ward 3)
Buck [Sec. Vice Chair]
(arrived 7:01)
X Commissioner (At-Large)
Scholz
Other attendees: City Planner Dan Olson, Community Development Director John Sutter, City
Council Liaison David Cummings, and Kristen Hoheisel, Robert McDowell, and Liz Vieira, all
three representing Robbinsdale Area Schools, and other interested persons.
Chair Johnson introduced new Commission member Kelsi McNutt, and Ms. McNutt said a little
bit about herself.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Selton and seconded by Strand to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2026 regular
meeting.
Ayes: All. Nays: None.
Motion carried.
3. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Conditional use permit request from Robbinsdale Area Schools to repurpose FAIR school
at 3915 Adair Avenue North (Application Number 2026-03)
Mr. Olson presented a summary of the staff report, recommended approval of the CUP, and
answered questions from the Commission.
Chair Johnson opened the public hearing.
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A Crystal resident asked if the applicant has submitted proposed floor plans for the new uses.
Mr. Olson showed the resident the floor plans attached to the staff report.
Two Robbinsdale residents said that they would like to see the arts middle school remain on
the property since the building was designed specifically for that use. The residents urged that
the Commission either table the CUP or vote no.
There being no one else from the public to testify, Chair Johnson closed the public hearing.
Moved by Selton and seconded by Buck to recommend approval to the City Council of the CUP
with the conditions in the staff report.
Ayes: All. Nays: None.
Motion carried.
4. OLD BUSINESS - None.
5. NEW BUSINESS - None.
6. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items. Mr. Olson said that City
Council approved the rezonings to Town Center from the March Planning Commission
meeting.
b. Development and construction update. Mr. Sutter provided updates on the following
items and answered questions from the Commission:
• Lotus Pointe at 6000 - 56th Ave. N.
• Wells Fargo site at 7000 56th Ave. N.
c. Update from Council Liaison: Council Liaison Cummings said the Council has been
working on the the town center map amendments, reviewing the most recent plans for
the planned Blue Line LRT extension, decided on recent tobacco and liquor license
violations, and discussed possibly adding franchise fees.
d. Staff preview of likely agenda items for May 11, 2026. Mr. Olson said that he has not
received any applications yet, but the deadline is not until tomorrow. He’s waiting on
three possible conditional use permit applications.
7. OPEN FORUM
Commission member Scholz asked if the Commission could discuss the current bylaws on an
upcoming agenda. Mr. Olson said he will plan for the May meeting if one is held.
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8. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Selton and seconded by Buck to adjourn. Ayes: All. Nays: None
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.