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2026.08.10 - Packet 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Crystal Planning Commission Agenda Summary Monday, August 10, 2026 7 p.m. Crystal Community Center and Zoom Video Conference Zoom call information: (meeting ID is 886 2974 6239 and password is 4141) or call-in toll free at 888-475-4499 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes* a. Monday, May 11, 2026 meeting minutes 3. Public Hearing* a. Conditional use permit for Verizon telecommunication tower at 3200 Vera Cruz Avenue North (Application Number 2026-05) 4. Old Business - None 5. New Business* a. Approve final revisions to the Planning Commission bylaws b. Staff respond to questions on memorandum from city attorney relating to fundamentals of planning law 6. General Information a. City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items: Conditional use permit for religious institution at 4801 Welcome Ave. N. b. Development and construction update c. Update from Council liaison d. Staff preview of likely agenda items for Monday, September 14, 2026 meeting 7. Open Forum 8. Adjournment * Items for which supporting materials are included in the meeting packet Page 1 of 2 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION DETAILED AGENDA Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Crystal Community Center 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  Commissioner (Ward 4) McNutt  Commissioner (Ward 1) Heigel  Commissioner (Ward 3) Sumnicht  Commissioner (Ward 4) Johnson [Chair]  Commissioner (Ward 2) Strand  Commissioner (Ward 3) Buck [Sec. Vice Chair]  Commissioner (At- Large) Scholz 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES * Moved by _______________ and seconded by _______________ to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2026 regular meeting with the following exceptions: Motion carried. 3. PUBLIC HEARING* a. Conditional use permit for Verizon telecommunication tower at 3200 Vera Cruz Avenue North (Application Number 2026-05) Staff presented the following: The following were heard: Page 2 of 2 Planning Commission discussion: Moved by _______________ and seconded by _____________ to recommend ______ to the City Council of the conditional use permit for the telecommunication tower. Motion carried. 4. OLD BUSINESS - None 5. NEW BUSINESS* a. Approve final revisions to the Planning Commission bylaws b. Staff respond to questions on memorandum from city attorney relating to fundamentals of planning law 6. GENERAL INFORMATION a. City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items: Conditional use permit for religious institution at 4801 Welcome Avenue N. b. Development and construction update c. Update from Council Liaison d. Staff preview of likely agenda items for Monday, September 14, 2026 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 – May 11, 2026 CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Monday, May 11, 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: X Commissioner (Ward 1) Sears [Vice Chair] X Commissioner (Ward 2) Selton X Commissioner (Ward 4) McNutt X Commissioner (Ward 1) Heigel X Commissioner (Ward 3) Sumnicht X Commissioner (Ward 4) Johnson [Chair]  Commissioner (Ward 2) Strand X Commissioner (Ward 3) Buck [Sec. Vice Chair]  Commissioner (At-Large) Scholz Other attendees: City Planner Dan Olson, Community Development Director John Sutter, City Council Liaison David Cummings, and Jim Mackey, David Earley, Wuyeh Sanneh, Alkali Yaffa, and David Habimana all five representing Islamic Education and Cultural Center, and other interested persons. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Sumnicht and seconded by Selton to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2026 regular meeting. Ayes: Selton, Sumnicht, Buck, McNutt, and Johnson. Nays: None. Abstain: Sears and Heigel. Motion carried. 3. PUBLIC HEARING a. Conditional use permit request for Islamic Education and Cultural Center (IECC) for a religious institution at 4801 Welcome Avenue North (Application Number 2026-04) Mr. Olson presented a summary of the staff report, recommended approval of the CUP, and answered questions from the Commission. Commission member Sumnicht asked if a separate permit is required for any new signs. Mr. Olson said yes, and those applications are approved administratively by city staff. Commission member Sears asked about details of the interior remodel. Architect Jim Mackey said that the building will have new bathrooms and a fire sprinkler system. Unapproved Planning Commission Minutes – May 11, 2026 Chair Johnson opened the public hearing. A Crystal resident said that with driveway entrances on 48th Ave. N., he’s concerned about increased traffic on Xenia Ave. N. and in the neighborhood. A Crystal resident asked how vehicles will move within the parking lot. Mr. Sutter described that movement. The resident is concerned about increased traffic and overnight on-street parking in the neighborhood, as was done by the previous user of the building. At that time there was insufficient enforcement of parking violations. A Crystal resident said that this proposed use will produce more litter in the neighborhood, bring more traffic and will not pay taxes. He believes the city will not enforce code enforcement regulations when they are not followed and is against the proposed CUP. A Crystal resident said that she’s concerned about children from the religious institution being close to a bar and liquor store and asked if there are any required buffers. Mr. Sutter said there are buffers in the liquor licensing ordinances for bars and liquor stores for schools, but the city’s zoning regulations do not have a buffer requirement for religious institutions. A Crystal resident said that the unlawful nightclub that was previously on this property created a lot of noise, parking, and traffic. The proposed religious institution will not have enough parking, repeating the same negative impacts as the nightclub. Mr. Sutter described the previous uses on the property. Mr. David Early, representing the applicant, vouched for the character of the IECC organization, and said they will not be having loud parties. Mr. Early will be working on the interior building renovation. There being no one else from the public to testify, Chair Johnson closed the public hearing. Chair Johnson asked about current and proposed parking limitations. Mr. Olson went over current parking restrictions in the neighborhood and the proposed installation of no parking signs near the proposed religious institution. Mr. Olson said that the 75-person limit will do much to limit parking and traffic. Mr. Sutter added that the city cannot prohibit legal on-street parking but will enforce the 75-person limit. Commission member Sears suggested that the city council create a plan for resident-only parking in this neighborhood and that the applicant should install a fence to protect the children. Mr. Olson said that the city doesn’t have a resident-only parking program and it would require creating and administering such a permit system. The city engineer is not recommending such a system. Mr. Sutter said that the commission could recommend a permit system as a condition of CUP approval. Mr. Olson said that new landscaping will be installed to assist in protecting the children. Commission member Sears also suggested that if more than one service is held in a day, that there be at least 30 minutes between services to alleviate traffic. Mr. Sanneh, Mr. Yaffa, and Mr. Habimana addressed the commission to describe how the center will operate and how they will work at being a good neighbor. Unapproved Planning Commission Minutes – May 11, 2026 Moved by Selton and seconded by Sears to recommend approval to the City Council of the CUP with the conditions in the staff report and the addition of two new conditions: 1. Based on a finding that it is necessary to protect on-street parking for the adjacent residential neighborhood, the commission recommends that the city council explore creation of a resident parking permit in the area. 2. To ensure adequate separation between the departure of the previous attendees and the arrival of the subsequent attendees, there shall be at least a 30-minute gap between the end of the previous worship service and the beginning of the subsequent worship service. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. 4. OLD BUSINESS - None. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Discuss revisions to the Planning Commission bylaws. Commission members reviewed the proposed revisions to the bylaws. Commission member Heigel asked that city staff also review two requirements in city code section 510.03, subd. 5 and 6. Mr. Heigel wondered why the minimum age is 15 and why the city council can remove a member without cause. Mr. Olson said he would research these requirements and include any revisions in UDC amendments later this year. Commission member Sumnicht said he was aware of a new state law governing remote attendance of planning commission members and would like that referenced in Article 3 of the bylaws. Mr. Olson said he will research the new law and bring the bylaw amendments back to the commission. 6. GENERAL INFORMATION a. City Council actions on previous Planning Commission items. Mr. Olson said that City Council approved the conditional use permit for Robbinsdale Area Schools at FAIR School, 3915 Adair Avenue North. 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 gave an update on the council’s recent work on the Crystal Frolics, flavored tobacco products, traffic enforcement, and the neighbors recognizing neighbors program. Unapproved Planning Commission Minutes – May 11, 2026 d. Staff preview of likely agenda items for June 8, 2026. Mr. Olson said that he has not received any applications yet, but the deadline is not until tomorrow. 7. OPEN FORUM 8. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Sears and seconded by Buck to adjourn. Ayes: All. Nays: None Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. 3200 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH –TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER APPLICATION PAGE 1 OF 7 ___________________________________________________________________________ FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner ___________________________________________________________________________ TO: Planning Commission (for August 10 Meeting) DATE: August 4, 2026 RE: PUBLIC HEARING – Conditional use permit request to allow Verizon to construct a telecommunication tower at 3200 Vera Cruz Avenue North (Application Number 2026-05) A.INTRODUCTION Verizon is proposing to construct a telecommunication tower on city-owned property at 3200 Vera Cruz Avenue North. The property is zoned Low Density Residential (R-1) and telecommunication towers are a conditional use within that zoning district. In 2020 City Council approved a CUP for this same tower, but it was never constructed and the CUP approval expired. Notice of the August 10 public hearing was published in the Sun Post on July 30 and mailed to property owners within 500 feet (see attachment A). A hearing notice was also sent to the City of Golden Valley since many properties in the notification area lie within that city. Attachments: A.Site location map showing public hearing notification area B.Existing zoning map C.Site photos D.Owl Engineering report E.Supporting documents submitted by applicant (9 pages): 1.Project narrative for use-specific standards and CUP criteria 2.Letter addressing interference, emissions, and tower height 3.Statement of need for tower 4.Aerial photos showing tower distance from residential properties 5.Letter from Sabre Industries relating to tower’s fall zone F.PowerPoint G.Civil plans (15 pages) PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Telecommunication Tower 3200 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH –TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER APPLICATION PAGE 2 OF 7 2026 Aerial Photo: 3200 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH –TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER APPLICATION PAGE 3 OF 7 B.BACKGROUND Existing use The 3,827 square foot property is owned by the city, and the property contains a city-owned sanitary sewer lift station, with a utility pole that provides power to the lift station. Adjacent uses The following are the existing land uses and zoning districts surrounding this property: •North – Excess right-of-way owned by MnDOT •East – Highway 100 •West – Single family homes zoned R-1 •South – Excess right-of-way owned by MnDOT Proposed use The applicant is proposing to construct a telecommunications tower on the site to improve cell phone reception in the area. The following use-specific standards in the UDC for telecommunications towers are addressed in information submitted by the applicant (attachments E and G). The city has retained Owl Engineering to assist in verifying that the proposed tower meets the city’s requirements (attachment D). A representative from Owl Engineering will attend the August 10, 2026 Planning Commission meeting to answer questions from the Commission and the public. Relevant use-specific standards for telecommunication towers: •Interference with public safety equipment. ➢Requirement: The construction and placement of the tower will not interfere with public safety communications and the usual and customary transmission or reception of radio, television, or other communication services enjoyed by adjacent properties. ➢Findings: The applicant has provided a letter verifying that the tower will not interfere with public or private communications (attachment E). This information has been verified by Owl Engineering (attachment D), but Owl also states that the applicant will need to submit a request to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to verify that 5G technology present in this tower will not interfere with operations at the Crystal Airport. •Co-location. ➢Requirement: The tower must be able to accommodate at least one other telecommunication facility. ➢Findings: As shown on the site plan (attachment G), the tower will be able to accommodate two other wireless providers in the future. •Locational requirements. ➢Requirement: The property must be large enough that if the tower collapses it falls completely within the property. ➢Findings: Owl Engineering has verified Verizon’s assertion that if the tower collapses, it will fall completely within the property. 3200 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH –TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER APPLICATION PAGE 4 OF 7 ➢Requirement: The tower cannot be located within 660’ from another tower. ➢Findings: The nearest tower is over a mile away in Golden Valley. ➢Requirement: The tower cannot be located within 165’ from a single or two family dwelling. ➢Findings: The nearest dwelling to the proposed tower is at 3160 Welcome Avenue North, which is 269’ from the tower. •Tower height. ➢Requirement: The tower cannot exceed 100’ or 50% of the distance from the tower to the nearest property line of a single-family dwelling, whichever is less. ➢Findings: The tower is 269’ to the nearest residential property line. Therefore the tower cannot exceed 100’ in height and the proposed tower is 91’ in height. •Illumination. ➢Requirement: Towers cannot be artificially illuminated unless required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). ➢Findings: The tower will not be illuminated. •Exterior finish. ➢Requirement: Exterior tower finish is to be approved by the City Council. ➢Findings: Staff recommends that the tower be painted a forest green color to match the city’s traffic light poles. This has been made a condition of approval for this tower. •Fencing. ➢Requirement: Fencing shall meet the requirements of the city’s fencing regulations, unless different requirements are approved by the city council. ➢Findings: In the R-1 district, the maximum fence height is 6.5’. The applicant is proposing an 8’ tall cedar fence with a locked gate which will surround the tower and ground – mounted equipment. To provide increased security for the tower, which is located far away from residential homes, staff recommends this proposed fence as part of the CUP approval. •Landscaping. ➢Requirement: Ground-mounted equipment must be screened from view by suitable vegetation, except where a design of non-vegetative screening better reflects and complements the character of the surrounding neighborhood. ➢Findings: The ground-mounted equipment is screened with a combination of cedar fencing surrounding the equipment and new trees facing the residential neighborhood. The new trees are “black hills spruce”, “autumn splendor buckeye”, and “eastern white pine”. •Security. ➢Requirement: Towers must be reasonably posted and secured to protect against trespass. ➢Findings: An 8’ tall cedar fence with a locked gate will surround the tower and ground –mounted equipment. 3200 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH –TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER APPLICATION PAGE 5 OF 7 •Access/parking. ➢Requirement: Access shall be provided to the tower during normal business hours and have at least one paved parking space. ➢Findings: Access to the tower will be available during normal business hours. The property currently has a paved parking space. •Stealth design. ➢Requirement: To the extent practical, towers must be of stealth design to make the tower less visible. Findings: In this particular situation, a non-stealth design is acceptable because it enables additional providers to co-locate on the tower, thus reducing the need for additional towers to be built in the area. •Stormwater management and erosion control measures. ➢Requirement: The applicant shall provide erosion control techniques during tower construction. ➢Findings: The city does not require a stormwater management plan for properties under one acre in size. During tower construction, the city will require erosion control techniques to be used on-site including wattle logs and inlet protection. C.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Demonstrated Need for Tower According to section 515.19, Subd. 6 of the UDC the City Council may approve a CUP to allow a telecommunication tower in the R-1 district if it “reasonably addresses an identified significant gap in the provider’s service”, subject to the following requirements: •The City Council makes a finding that the provider has demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that there is a significant gap in the provider’s service, and: ➢There is no co-location option that would reasonably address the demonstrated significant gap in the provider’s service; or ➢There is no other alternative tower site that would reasonably address the demonstrated significant gap in the provider’s service. The applicant has submitted information in attachment E in which they have determined that a tower is needed at this location in order to close a significant gap in their cell phone service, and that there is not an option to co-locate an antenna on another tower. Owl Engineering has reviewed this information and has concluded that Verizon is correct in their assessment (attachment D). 3200 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH –TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER APPLICATION PAGE 6 OF 7 CUP criteria In addition to the CUP criteria listed above, the following are the relevant criteria in city code section 510.19 for approval of CUPs. The applicant has also provided their own response to these criteria in attachment E. (a)The proposed use has been approved as a conditional use in the zoning district for which it is proposed. Findings: Telecommunication towers are a conditional use in the Low Density Residential (R-1) zoning district if the applicant can demonstrate that the tower addresses a significant gap in coverage that cannot be corrected by co-locating an antenna on an existing tower (see above). (b)The conditional use will be in accordance with the general objectives, or with any specific objective, of the city’s comprehensive plan and this UDC. Findings: On the 2040 Planned Land Use map, the property is guided as Institutional. As a utility use, the proposed telecommunication tower is in conformance with this land use designation. (c)The conditional use will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will not change the essential character of the same area. Findings: Currently the property contains a utility use – a sanitary sewer lift station - that is proposed to continue. The addition of another utility use on this property – a telecommunications tower – is not expected to change the character of the area. The proposed tower will be located near Highway 100 at a distance of approximately 269’ from the nearest dwelling. (d)Impacts such as noise, hours of activity, and exterior lighting have been sufficiently addressed to mitigate negative impacts on nearby uses. Findings: The proposed tower will not generate unusual noise impacts. (e)Parking is adequately provided for the proposed conditional use. Findings: As described in section B, above, parking is adequately provided for the proposed tower. (f)In the approval of a conditional use permit, the City Council may impose such conditions as it determines is necessary to make the use compatible with other uses allowed in the same district zone or vicinity. Findings: The tower will share a site with, and be in close proximity to, an existing sanitary sewer lift station, which is critical public infrastructure. Due to this proximity, a lease amendment is required to protect the city from additional costs imposed by the proximity of the tower on the city’s ability to maintain and replace the lift station. Such 3200 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH –TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER APPLICATION PAGE 7 OF 7 lease amendment shall be executed prior to issuance of the permit for the tower, and this has been made a condition of CUP approval. D.REQUESTED ACTION The Planning Commission is being asked to make a recommendation to the City Council to either deny or approve the CUP request to construct a telecommunications tower at 3200 Vera Cruz 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 CUP application with the following conditions: 1.Site Plan. The development shall be constructed according to the civil plans in attachment G. Prior to issuance of the building permit for the tower, the applicant shall: a)Sign a site improvement agreement with the city to guarantee installation of the landscaping plan and fence. b)Provide an approval letter from the Federal Aviation Administration to the city relating to the 5G installation issue described in attachment D. c)Execute a lease amendment to protect the city from additional costs imposed by the proximity of the tower on the city’s ability to maintain and replace the lift station. 2.Exterior finish. The tower shall be painted forest green to match the city’s traffic signal poles. City Council action is anticipated on August 18, 2026. Site Location and Public Hearing Notice Mailing Map 3200 – Vera Cruz Ave N 4141 Douglas Dr. N. Crystal MN 55422 Attachment A Zoning Map 3200 – Vera Cruz Ave N 4141 Douglas Dr. N. Crystal MN 55422 Attachment B Area for proposed tower Existing parking space Attachment C Existing utilities on property REPORT REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF A 100-foot COMMUNICATIONS TOWER AT 3200 Vera Cruz Ave North Crystal, MINNESOTA for Verizon wireless PREPARED BY: GARRETT G. LYSIAK, P.E. July 30, 2026 (Amended) Attachment D EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Crystal Ordinance for wireless telecommunications towers requires the demonstration of a need (gap in coverage) or a showing of need for the proposal. This analysis demonstrates the proof of need requirement is satisfied. This new tower will eliminate both coverage and capacity problems. It would provide the required Personal Communication System (“PCS”) coverage to eliminate the present existing poor coverage area for the expanded service. There are no existing towers identified that could provide the required coverage and eliminate the predicted coverage gap. All towers in the nearby area were examined and none were found that could be used. Due to the lack of any existing towers or support structures in the vicinity, the new site would need to locate very near to the proposed location in order to fill the coverage gap. There is no evidence to show this new tower will cause interference to the present frequencies and any Public Safety or City communications systems. There is no demonstrated RF Radiation hazard to the public, even when other additional PCS systems are added to the study. As required by the ordinance, this tower will accommodate additional communications systems, and it complies with all the structural requirements of the ordinance. Review of the failure analysis condition shows that the fall zone of this tower is predicted to be 15% of the total height. I do agree with this statement on the failure mode. Verizon will be required to submit a request for an Obstruction Study to determine if any of the proposed frequencies would impact the Crystal Airport. TABLE OF CONTENTS Engineering Statement Figure 1 SITE MAP Figure 2 AERIAL VIEW Figure 3 AIRSPACE MAP Figure 4 FAA TOWER STUDY DETERMINATION Figure 4 MAP SHOWING NEARBY TOWERS Figure 5 ANTENNA STRUCTURE SEARCH Figure 6 PREDICTED COVERAGE Figure 7 EXISTING COVERAGE Engineering Statement The documents submitted by Verizon Wireless to The City of Crystal for a new 100-foot tower were reviewed for compliance with the technical requirements of the zoning ordinance. The site is located at 3200 Vera Cruz Ave North, Crystal, MN. The site location was plotted on a USGS 7.5-minute map (Figure 1 “Site Map”)1. In addition, an aerial photograph is included to show the proposed site location and the surrounding area (Figure 2 “Aerial Site Map”). Airspace Study Figure 3 shows the proximity to the Crystal Airport. The proposed tower site was examined for any impact on the local airspace and airports. The tower height is proposed to be under 200-feet and is therefore not usually required to get Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval, unless it is located near an airport. The proposed tower is approximately three miles from Crystal Airport runways but is on the approach path of the runways. A tower/airspace study was performed (Figure 4) and the results show that the proposal will not have an impact on any of the Crystal Airport runway approaches. However, the FAA has changed the requirements for submissions for towers /structures that have RF systems installed. This requirement was instituted to address potential problems with 5G installations near airport approaches. There are no private airport facilities in the search area. Existing Tower Sites A search of both FCC and FAA databases was performed to determine the location of any potential alternate locations for the proposed monopole. A state-owned tower was identified, the state is not interested in allowing any additional users on it, but this tower is not structurally capable of supporting the antennas and is not within the Verizon search area and was not considered. Figure 4A shows the nearby towers and the closest tower is more than 1-mile away. Figure 5 shows the results of this obstruction study. Site Construction The site construction plans show the tower that is planned for this project. The tower drawings supplied show compliance with the requirements of ANSI2/TIA3-222-G standard which requires loading for: 1. Exposure C to the standard. 2. 90 mph basic wind, with no radial ice. 3. 50 mph basic wind with 1/2” of radial ice. (ice is considered to increase in thickness with height) 1 Site Location N 45° 00’ 52.38” W 93° 20’ 59.43 2 American National Standards Institute 3 Telecommunications Industry Association 4. The tower is designed to withstand the Ultimate Wind Speed for this area of 115 mph The proposal shows that the tower is currently designed to accommodate two additional antenna systems antennas. This will eliminate the need for an additional new tower in the vicinity for some time. The structural data submitted (Sabre Industries) states that the fall zone of this proposed tower is predicted to be 15% of the height is was designed with a safety factor of more than a 25% loading factor. I do agree with the analysis that the tower is predicted to fall within the property area. Coverage Study In reviewing the submitted data it was determined that (Verizon) has designed its communications facilities in the Crystal area with several surrounding sites providing area wide coverage. During my initial inspection of the application, it was determined that several keys pieces of information were missing and were required to analyze the predicted and existing coverage of the Verizon system. The information was provided and I was able to complete my analysis of the application. Figure 6 shows the predicted coverage area with the new monopole. Figure 7 shows the area with the proposed monopole removed from the analysis and the predicted coverage gap is identified. Interference Study An updated search was performed using the FCC frequency database4 to determine the frequency and location of any city or county public safety facilities within one-mile from the proposed tower location. Using all the identified frequencies either utilized by the city or county, an intermodulation (interference) study was performed to determine if any predicted interference products would be generated by the proposed Verizon Wireless facility. The results of the study indicate that there are no interference products predicted to be generated that would cause interference to any of the identified protected frequencies. Verizon states that they do perform an interference study on their towers. However, they only consider other carriers on the tower and my analysis includes city and county frequencies. The study shows that there are no predicted (low order) interference intermodulation products generated from combinations of existing and proposed channels at this site. When the proposed communications facility is constructed, antenna separation, antenna pattern directionality properties and equipment filtering will further reduce the potential of intermodulation induced interference. This analysis is a mathematical study and will not account for interference mitigation that will occur due to the differences in technologies 4 Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau –“Universal Licensing System” and equipment configurations and filtering. This study assumes a worst-case scenario using as many as four transmitters operating simultaneously (which is a rare occurrence). Additionally, due to the high frequencies used on this new facility there is no predicted interference to occur on any other communication devices such as televisions, personal computers, telephones, garage door openers, security systems, and other electronic equipment. In summary, the use of good engineering and installation practices should mitigate any interference to any nearby existing communications systems or any additional future systems on the tower and it is my opinion that the Verizon Wireless system frequencies should not cause any harmful interference problems to any of the existing City or County communications systems and is in compliance with the ordinance. RF Radiation Analysis Using the data submitted by Verizon Wireless we performed a “Worst-Case” radiation analysis to determine the amount of RF energy that would be present at the base of the tower. In making our calculations, we assumed that all of the RF energy generated by the facility would be directed downward and three separate communication system antennas at maximum power levels were used for the calculations. This is not the real-world situation since the antennas used by PCS systems are designed to radiate towards the horizon. Additionally, calculations were performed including the future antenna systems on the tower and added to the total RF exposure level. However, using this analysis method I was able to determine that the maximum level of RF radiation reaching the ground (head height) at the tower base is less than 20 percent of the ANSI standard value for the general public exposure limit and as such is not classified as an RF radiation hazard. This proposal satisfies the current Federal guidelines for RF Exposure5. Summary The review of the proposed Verizon tower indicates that: • It would provide the required wireless system coverage to eliminate the present existing poor coverage area and provide enhanced existing coverage. • The site is not predicted to cause any interference products to any protected frequency in the area and is not predicted to be an RF radiation hazard. 5 FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin OET-65 Edition 97-01 •The tower is designed to accommodate two additional communications systems. •The proposal complies with the structural requirements of the ordinance. •Due to the lack of any existing towers or adequate support structures in thevicinity, the site would need to locate very near to the proposed location tofill the coverage gap. •An FAA Obstruction Study is required due to the RF sources on the towerand they have recently made this a new requirement. Respectfully submitted, Garrett G. Lysiak, P.E. 200 ft N➤➤N © 2018 Google = Pending Application(s) ASR Registration Search Registration Search Results Displayed Results Specified Search Latitude='45-00-52.4 N', Longitude='93-20-59.4 W', Radius=1.6 Kilometers Registration Number Status File Number Owner Name Latitude/Longitude Structure City/State Overall Height Above Ground (AGL) 1 1014621 Constructed A0498027 MINNESOTA, STATE OF 45-00-01.0N 093-21-14.0W GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 67.1 1 mi N➤➤N Image Landsat / Copernicus TOWAIR Determination Results A routine check of the coordinates, heights, and structure type you provided indicates that this structure does not require registration. *** NOTICE *** TOWAIR's findings are not definitive or binding, and we cannot guarantee that the data in TOWAIR are fully current and accurate. In some instances, TOWAIR may yield results that differ from application of the criteria set out in 47 C.F.R. Section 17.7 and 14 C.F.R. Section 77.13. A positive finding by TOWAIR recommending notification should be given considerable weight. On the other hand, a finding by TOWAIR recommending either for or against notification is not conclusive. It is the responsibility of each ASR participant to exercise due diligence to determine if it must coordinate its structure with the FAA. TOWAIR is only one tool designed to assist ASR participants in exercising this due diligence, and further investigation may be necessary to determine if FAA coordination is appropriate. DETERMINATION Results PASS SLOPE(100:1)NO FAA REQ - 5252.0 Meters (17230.7 Feet)away & below slope by 23.0 Meters (75.4599 Feet) Type C/R Latitude Longitude Name Address Lowest Elevation (m) Runway Length (m) AIRP R 45-03- 41.00N 093-21- 32.00W CRYSTAL HENNEPIN MINNEAPOLIS, MN 264.2 996.10000000000002 PASS SLOPE(100:1)NO FAA REQ - 5180.0 Meters (16994.5 Feet)away & below slope by 23.0 Meters (75.4599 Feet) Type C/R Latitude Longitude Name Address Lowest Elevation (m) Runway Length (m) AIRP R 45-03- 39.00N 093-21- 28.00W CRYSTAL HENNEPIN MINNEAPOLIS, MN 264.2 996.10000000000002 PASS SLOPE(100:1)NO FAA REQ - 4803.0 Meters (15757.6 Feet)away & below slope by 19.0 Meters (62.3400 Feet) Type C/R Latitude Longitude Name Address Lowest Elevation (m) Runway Length (m) AIRP R 45-03- 28.00N 093-20- 57.00W CRYSTAL HENNEPIN MINNEAPOLIS, MN 264.2 996.10000000000002 PASS SLOPE(100:1)NO FAA REQ - 4741.0 Meters (15554.2 Feet)away & below slope by 18.0 Meters (59.0499 Feet) Type C/R Latitude Longitude Name Address Lowest Elevation (m)Runway Length (m) AIRP R 45-03- 26.00N 093- 21-0.00W CRYSTAL HENNEPIN MINNEAPOLIS, MN 264.2 996.10000000000002 Your Specifications NAD83 Coordinates Latitude 45-00-52.4 north Longitude 093-20-59.4 west Measurements (Meters) Overall Structure Height (AGL) 30.5 Support Structure Height (AGL) 0 Site Elevation (AMSL) 263 Structure Type MTOWER - Monopole Tower Construction Notifications Notify Tribes and Historic Preservation Officers of your plans to build a tower. Conditional Use Permit Narrative 1: a): R1 b): City utility site – sewer lift station. c): Verizon Wireless is proposing to construct a 100’ monopole telecommunications tower which will operate in tandem with current utility use of the parcel. d): Yes, this proposed use is allowed via a CUP. e): Cellular connectivity over the years has transitioned from luxury to a critical service. From work from home, school from home, E911 responses requests coupled with the overall reliance on connectivity for daily life, cellular coverage and capacity has become a vital service that the community relies on and must continue to be expanded and improved in order to provide that service. This proposal aligns with the comprehensive plan for strategies for all communities with the plan for development to support the growth of the community. In regards to 500.03 a) The monopole will be located directly off the ROW up against the highway sound barrier. The pole is separatee from residential homes and is located on a parcel already used to provide essential services to the community. The pole is of a monopole design and will incorporate landscaping and fencing to minimize any visual effects. The facility will only be visited periodically for maintenance and will not create any traffic congestion. There will be no impact to light or air. b)This monopole is being located next to exiting critical infrastructure and will provide the benefit of improvement to the network coverage and capacity for the residents in the area that rely on the network. c)This proposal promotes the orderly development of the parcel and will not impede any transportation, water supply, sewer or other public facilities and utilities. d)Noted e)Noted f): The current use is for essential services, lift station/generator along with existing over head electrical lines with the parcel abutting the sound barrier wall of the highway. The nearest residence is several hundred feet away and is obscured by existing foliage which will be aided by our landscaping and fencing plan. Attachment E g) This facility will not emit any noise and will only be visited by maintenance personal approximately once or month or if an emergency arises. There is no exterior lighting to be installed. h) Yes, there is an existing access road with a parking spot that leads directly to the proposed tower location. i) Yes. j) No. May 27, 2026 City of Crystal 4141 Douglas Crystal, MN 55422 RE: Proposed Wireless Telecommunications Tower | Hennepin County Parcel # 21-118-21-24-0128 | Site Name: MIN QUAIL To Whom It May Concern, This letter is provided as an addition to the Wireless Telecommunication Tower Permit Application for a Conditional Use for the referenced proposed telecommunications tower site. The following are Verizon’s statements regarding interference, RF emissions and needed tower height. Interference: Verizon provides Commercial Mobile Radio Services (CMRS) under licenses granted by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). Pursuant to these licenses, Verizon is authorized to operate its CMRS network in many geographic areas throughout the nation, including Hennepin County, Minnesota. The FCC exclusively regulates all technical aspects of Verizon operations and network and preempts all state and local regulation of radiofrequency transmissions. The FCC rules protect co-channel and adjacent licensees against harmful interference. The proposed Verizon facility is compliant with all applicable FCC requirements. The points below cover Verizon’s practices pertinent to complying with the FCC requirements: 1. Verizon locates its transmitting antenna(s) in order to maximize vertical and horizontal separation from other operator’s systems to minimize interference potential. 2. All equipment at the proposed facility is designed and certified to operate within the frequencies licensed to Verizon by the FCC, and to operate in a manner approved by the FCC. 3. The power levels generated by the facility’s radios and corresponding effective radiated power (ERP) from the transmitting antenna(s) are within the limitations specified by Part 22 (for cellular), Part 24 (for PCS), Part 27 (for 700 MHz, AWS or C-Band), Part 96 (for CBRS), Part 30 (UMFUS/mmWave) or Part 101 (for microwave) of the Commission’s Rules. Verizon is committed to providing state of the art wireless services that benefit the community. In the unlikely event that interference does occur, Verizon agrees to fully cooperate with the entity experiencing interference to identify and correct, to the extent reasonably possible, any issues caused by the Verizon installation. RF Emissions: Verizon has performed a radio frequency (RF) compliance pre-construction evaluation for the referenced proposed site and based on the results of the evaluation, the site will be compliant with FCC Guidelines. The FCC has established safety rules relating to potential RF exposure from cell sites. The rules are codified at 47 C .F.R § 1.1310. The FCC provides guidance on how to ensure compliance with its rules in the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin 65, which can be found at: https://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins/oet65/oet65.pdf. The FCC developed the RF standards, known as Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits, in consultation with numerous other federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The FCC provides information about the safety of radio frequency (RF) emissions from cell towers on its website at: https://www.fcc.gov. Please refer to the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin 65 for information on RF exposure guidelines, RF safety, and landlord responsibilities. Questions related to compliance with federal regulations should be directed to VZWRFCompliance@VerizonWireless.com. Tower Height Required: A tower height of 91’ (overall 100’ with 9’ lighting rod) is needed to allow for a minimum Verizon antenna centerline of 87’ which is required to satisfactorily and adequately provide the best coverage as detailed in the coverage maps which have been provided as part of the Conditional Use Permit Application filing. Sincerely, Paul Anderson Engr III Cslt – Radio Frequency Verizon Great Plains – Minneapolis/Northern Minnesota STATEMENT OF NETWORK NEED New Communications Tower in Hennepin County, City of Crystal, Minnesota Paul Anderson, Radio Frequency Engineer Verizon ID: MIN QUAIL 1. My name is Paul Anderson and I am a radio frequency (RF) engineer for Verizon Wireless (“Verizon”). I have been employed by Verizon since 2018 and have been the RF Engineer for the Minneapolis/Northern Minnesota Market since 2022. 2. The primary duties of an RF engineer include the design and management of Verizon’s wireless communications network in its Great Plains Market, which includes the area in and around Hennepin County, Minnesota. RF Engineers are also responsible for identifying and addressing substantial service and capacity gaps that present themselves in Verizon’s wireless network. These service gaps can be caused by lack of coverage or insufficient system capacity, or both. Service gaps are identified through the use of internal Verizon network monitoring tools and analysis showing the capacity and/or coverage needs in a particular area. 3. There is a significant service capacity gap in Verizon’s wireless communications network in and around the City of Crystal, Hennepin County (the “Gap Area”). As a result of this significant service capacity gap, Verizon customers using their devices in and around the Gap Area are likely to experience diminished call quality, slow data transmission speeds, and blocked calls. Verizon’s service gap in the Gap Area has been amplified by the sharp increase in data usage by Verizon’s customers. 4. This significant service capacity gap will remain and cannot be resolved unless a communications tower is constructed within the Gap Area. Verizon must remedy this service capacity gap in order to provide high-speed wireless broadband access to the communities in and around the Gap Area, to fill in indoor coverage gaps where wireless services are not reliable, and to provide enhanced E911 services. 5. Verizon identified a search area in which a tower would need to be located in order to resolve the service gap. Before proposing a new communications tower, Verizon first considered whether any existing towers in the search area could be used to resolve the coverage gap in the Gap Area. There were no other structures within half a mile radius of the proposed tower site on which Verizon could collocate to resolve the service gap in the Gap Area. Although there are existing towers in the general area outside the search ring, none of these towers will allow Verizon to remedy the service gap. 6. Verizon has worked to identify a property in the area that could accommodate a communications tower to correct the significant service capacity gap in Verizon’s wireless communications network. Verizon proposes to build a new 100’ overall height tower at 3200 Vera Cruz North, Crystal, MN 55422 (“Proposed Tower”). The tower height of 100’ is necessary because of the surrounding topography and the size of the area. This particular location is optimal because it will allow Verizon to cover substantially all of the area with a single tower. 1 7. By co-locating its communications equipment on the Proposed Tower, Verizon will resolve the current significant service capacity gap and will be able to provide improved service to residents, businesses, and emergency service providers in and around the Gap Area. If Verizon is unable to construct the new telecommunications tower, the significant service capacity gap in Verizon’s wireless communications network will remain, and Verizon will be prohibited from providing reliable wireless service to its customers in the Gap Area. Dated this 27st day of May, 2026 _________________________________ Paul Anderson Engr III Cslt – Radio Frequency Verizon Great Plains – Minneapolis/Northern Minnesota 2 Distance to home Distance to home Planning Commission Meeting August 10, 2026 Public Hearing Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunication tower at 3200 Vera Cruz Ave N Application Number: 2026-05 Attachment F General Information: •Verizon is proposing to build a new telecommunication (cell) tower at 3200 Vera Cruz Ave N, which is a conditional use in the R-1 district. •Property is city-owned and has an existing sanitary sewer lift station which will remain •City has retained Owl Engineering for independent confirmation of need for tower to fill coverage gap Adjacent Uses: •East: Highway 100 •North/south: Excess ROW owned by MnDOT •West: Single-family homes zoned R-1 Telecommunication Tower Request Also published in the Sun Post, on the city website and Facebook, posted on the property, and to all neighborhoods on Nextdoor Site Location and 500 foot mailing radius 2026 aerial photo Tower location Site Plan Tower location •Interference: •Findings: Tower will not interfere with public or private communications. The FAA will verify whether the tower meets their requirements for 5G technology. •Co-location: •Findings: Tower will be able to accommodate two wireless providers in the future. •Locational requirements: •Findings: Tower would fall within the property, nearest tower is 4,500’ away, and the nearest home is 269’ away. •Tower height: •Findings: Tower does not exceed the 100’ maximum height. •Illumination: •Findings: Tower will not be illuminated. •Exterior finish: •Findings: Staff recommends the tower be painted a forest green color to match the city’s traffic light poles - this has been made a condition of approval. Use-Specific Standards •Landscaping: •Findings: Ground-mounted equipment will be screened by a 8’ tall cedar fence and new trees. •Fencing: •Findings: Proposed cedar fence is 8’ tall; maximum height is 6.5’ in R-1 district, but UDC allows a greater fence height can be approved through the CUP process. •Security: •Findings: An 8’ tall cedar fence with a locked gate will surround the tower and ground-mounted equipment. •Access/parking: •Findings: Access to the tower will be available during normal business hours; the property contains a paved parking space. •Stealth design: •Findings: In this situation, a non-stealth design is acceptable because it enables additional providers to co-locate on the tower, reducing the need for future towers. •Stormwater management: •Findings: Site plan provides for the required erosion control techniques during tower construction. Use-Specific Standards (continued) •Conditional use in the R-1 district: •Findings: Applicant has demonstrated and Owl Engineering has verified that the tower will fill a significant gap in coverage that cannot be corrected through co-location. •Meet objectives of the Comp Plan: •Findings: The property is guided as Institutional – the proposed tower is in conformance with this designation. •Compatible with adjacent uses: •Findings: Since the tower will be near Hwy 100 at a distance of 269’ to the nearest dwelling, the addition of the tower is not expected to change the character of the area. •Parking is adequately provided for: •Findings: The property has a paved parking area. •Additional conditions may be imposed to make the use compatible: •Findings: A lease amendment will be required to protect the city from additional costs to maintain and replace the adjacent lift station. CUP Criteria •Staff recommends approval of the CUP with the conditions in the staff report Planning Commission Action YATES AVE NXENIA AVE NWELCOME AVE NVERA CRUZ AVE NWELCOME AVE N LIAC DR32ND AVE NBASSETT CREEK PARK32ND CIRSCOTT AVE N100100100SITESHEET CONTENTS:LESSOR APPROVALCONTACTSISSUE SUMMARYSHEET INDEXDEPARTMENTAL APPROVALSAREA & VICINITY MAPSGENERAL NOTESPROJECT INFORMATIONNORTHTOWER ELEVATIONVICINITY MAPMIN QUAIL NEW BUILDSCALE:1TOWER ELEVATION1/16" = 1'-0"IIBCRYSTAL, MN 55422PROJECT INFORMATIONSITE NAME:SITE ADDRESS:COUNTY:BUILDING TYPE:SITE AREA:DRAWING BASED ONSITE DATA FORM DATED:LONGITUDE: LATITUDE:MIN QUAIL3200 VERA CRUZ AVE N,HENNEPINWIDSETH SMITH NOLTING610 FILLMORE STREET - PO BOX 1028ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308-1028320-762-8149AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING550 CLEVELANDST PAUL, MN 55114JAY BREKKE, PE (651) 659-9001XCEL ENERGY1518 CHESTNUT AVEMINNEAPOLIS MN 55403(612) 330-6074AARON ORENSTEIN (763) 493-1848T.B.D.T.B.DPROJECT DRAWN BY:DATE:CHECKED BY:MINQUAIL3200 VERA CRUZ AVE N,CRYSTAL, MN 5542220171617666LOC. CODE: 457285T-1MSG / JP02-27-18BMSREV. D08-28-19REV. E09-20-19REV. F10-31-19REV. G11-01-19REV. 004-17-20REV. 112-12-259973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGN10801 BUSH LAKE ROADBLOOMINGTON, MN 55438(952) 946-4700WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMPOWER UTILITYTELCO UTILITYSURVEYOR:DESIGNER:LESSOR / LICENSOR:COMPANY CONTACT:COMPANY CONTACT:LESSEE:STRUCTURALENGINEER:GEOTECHNICALENGINEER:CONTACTSEDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344DESIGN 1 OF EDEN PRAIRIE9973 VALLEY VIEW ROAD(952) 903-9299VERIZON WIRELESSCONSTRUCTION DEPT. (952) 946-470010801 BUSH LAKE ROADBLOOMINGTON, MN 55438POWER UTILITYTELCO UTILITYSURVEYOR:LESSOR / LICENSOR:COMPANY CONTACT:COMPANY CONTACT:LESSEE:STRUCTURALENGINEER:GEOTECHNICALENGINEER:EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 553449973 VALLEY VIEW ROAD(952) 903-9299VERIZON WIRELESS10801 BUSH LAKE ROADBLOOMINGTON, MN 55438CITY OF CRYSTAL4141 DOUGLAS DR N,CRYSTAL, MN 55422DAN OLSON (763) 531-1142LESSOR / LICENSOR APPROVALSIGNATUREPRINTED NAMEDATELESSOR / LICENSOR: PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX BELOW NO CHANGES.CHANGES NEEDED. SEE COMMENTS.WN(NAD83)(NAD83)° ' "° ' "45 0052.3893 20 59.43DEPARTMENTAL APPROVALSJOB TITLENAMEDATERF ENGINEERNITHYAKALYANI JAIPURIYAR02-01-19OPERATIONS MANAGERPAUL QUICKLE03-14-19CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERGREG LINDER02-04-19ISSUE SUMMARYREV DESCRIPTIONSHEET/DETAILC ISSUED FOR OWNER SIGNOFF 03-26-19 ALLD LANDSCAPING & SETBACK DIMS. 08-28-19 ALLE STORM WATER PLAN ADDED 09-20-19ALLF REVISED PER CITY COMMENTS 10-31-19SWPPP-1 THRU -4G REVISED PER CITY COMMENTS 11-01-19 A-1 & SWPPP-1SHEET INDEXSHEET SHEET DESCRIPTIONT-1PROJECT INFORMATION, TOWER ELEVATION, & SHEET INDEXSWPPP-1SWPPP NARRATIVESWPPP-2SWPPP PLAN & NOTESSWPPP-3SWPPP DETAILSSWPPP-4SWPPP DETAILSA-1SITE PLAN, FENCE ELEVATIONS & DETAIL INDEXA-2 ENLARGED SITE PLANA-2.1LANDSCAPE PLAN, DETAIL & KEYA-3ANTENNA & EQUIPMENT KEY, CABLE BRIDGE PLAN, & NOTESA-4 OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONSG-1 GROUNDING & UTILITY NOTESG-2 GROUNDING PLAN & GROUNDING DETAIL INDEXU-1SITE UTILITY PLANS, H-FRAME, PHOTO & NOTES-SURVEY (2 SHEETS)0ISSUED FOR BID/CONSTRUCTION 04-17-20 ALL1REVISED RFDS & EQUIPMENT SLAB 12-12-25ALL111LOCATION SCAN08-05-25444.1 S.F.1334 81ST AVE NESPRING LAKE PARK, MN 55432(612) 844-1234WWW.HERZOGENGINEERING.COMI HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THISPLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORTWAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDERMY DIRECT SUPERVISION ANDTHAT I AM A DULY LICENSEDPROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDERTHE LAWS OF THE STATE OFMINNESOTA.NAME:SIGNATURE:DATE:LICENSE NUMBER:Joshua Herzog4239212/12/2025HE #: 251907Attachment G STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN -NARRATIVE:Applicant:Project Name: MIN QUAILApplication date:Nature of construction activity description:The proposed project area is located on a maintained pedestriangrassed area in Crystal, MN. Soils on the site consist of Udorthents,wet substratum, 0 to 2 percent slopes. The soil does not belong to aHydrologic Soil Group but according to Hennepin County, it is welldrained. Runoff from the site currently drains to an existing area inletlocated south of an existing bituminous driveway. Under proposedconditions, drainage patterns will follow historic drainage patterns andwill continue to flow to the existing area inlet at rates not exceedinghistoric as ground roughness coefficients and flow paths will remain thesame. Improvements will be made near the existing inlet that willinclude a rock access easement to the west and cell compound to thesouth. A minimum of a 5' grass buffer will surround the existing inlet toprovide a level of quality for runoff prior to entering the stormsewer.The area inlet discharges to the east. The proposed project includesconstruction of clean rock access easement roads, site grading, andconstruction of a cell tower compound. The project will disturb existingvegetation and soils with the potential for erosion and sediment ladenstorm runoff during construction. The project will be started as soon assite conditions allow.Name of person with BMP experience who will oversee SWPPPimplementation and coordinate with contractor:Person, organization, or entity responsible for long termmaintenance of permanent stormwater treatment system:No permanent stormwater treatment system will be constructed on site.Documentation of all trained individuals:SWPPP preparer:Company: Widseth Smith Nolting and AssociatesName Laura HagstromTraining organization/sponsor University of MNAddress 610 Fillmore StreetTraining date(s) 1/30/2018City, State Zip Alexandria, MN 56308Training activity/content Design of Construction SWPPPEmail laura.hagstrom@wsn.us.comInstructor(s) name(s) John ChapmanPhone 320-335-5037Individual overseeing implementation of, revising and/oramending the SWPPP that are available for an onsite inspectionas needed:Company: _____________________________________Name _________________________________________Training organization/sponsor ______________________Address _______________________________________Training date(s) _________________________________City, State Zip __________________________________Training activity/content ___________________________Email _________________________________________Instructor(s) name(s) _____________________________Phone _________________________________________Individual overseeing implementation of, revising and/oramending the SWPPP:Company: _____________________________________Name _________________________________________Training organization/sponsor ______________________Address _______________________________________Training date(s) _________________________________City, State Zip __________________________________Training activity/content ___________________________Email _________________________________________Instructor(s) name(s) _____________________________Phone _________________________________________Individual performing or supervising the installation, maintenanceand repair of BMPs:Company: _____________________________________Name _________________________________________Training organization/sponsor ______________________Address _______________________________________Training date(s) _________________________________City, State Zip __________________________________Training activity/content ___________________________Email _________________________________________Instructor(s) name(s) _____________________________Phone _________________________________________Installation Timing of Erosion Prevention and Sediment ControlBMPs:Erosion and sediment control BMP's must be installed as necessary tominimize erosion from disturbed surfaces and capture sediment onsite.All BMP's must conform to MNR100001 Permit 2018 reference 7, 8 and9 of the NPDES Permit.Temporary Erosion Control BMPs.The General Contractor is responsible for the Erosion PreventionPractices contained in MNR100001 Permit 2018 reference 8 of theNPDES Permit. The General Contractor must plan for andimplement appropriate construction phasing, vegetative bufferstrips, horizontal slope grading and other construction practicesthat minimize erosion. The location of areas not to be disturbedmust be delineated (marked) on the development site before workbegins.·Poly Cover Stockpile or Slope·Construction PhasingPhasing must be implemented to ensure that more land thancan be effectively inspected and maintained in accordancewith the MNR100001 permit is not disturbed.·Disc Anchored StrawØDisc anchoring shall be done as appropriate according tothe plan included in this SWPPP.ØDisk anchor Type 1 mulch with a disk anchoring tool asrequired by the contract immediately after placementunless otherwise approved by the Engineer.ØDisk anchoring shall be installed as per MnDOT spec.2575.3.D.·Wood Chips·VegetationØProtect and preserve vegetation per the requirements ofMnDOT spec. 2572.3.A.ØBefore work begins, permittees must delineate thelocation of areas not to be disturbed.·MulchAll disturbed soil areas shall be temporarily mulched withType 1 mulch within 7 days if the area is not being activelyworked. Temporary seed mix 21-111 at a rate of 100 lbs/acof Pure Live Seed will be used only in cases wheredisturbed soil areas are anticipated to remain unworked inexcess of 14 days prior to placement of Type 1 mulch.ØMulch shall be placed in the areas as shown on the planincluded in this SWPPP.ØMulch shall be Type 1, according to plan. Materials shallmeet the requirements of MnDOT spec. 3882.ØMulch shall be applied as per MnDOT spec. 2575.3.C.Additional Temporary Erosion Control BMPs·Rolled Erosion Control ProductsThe contractor must minimize the need for disturbance ofportions of the project that have steep slopes (3:1 orsteeper). For those sloped areas which must be disturbed,the contractor must use techniques such as phasing andstabilization practices designed for steep slopes, such asdraining and terracing. Slopes 3:1 and steeper must beprotected by erosion control blankets.ØRolled erosion control products shall be Erosion ControlBlankets. Materials shall meet the requirements ofMnDOT spec. 3885.ØRolled erosion control products shall be placed as perMnDOT spec. 2575.3.G.Temporary Sediment Control BMPsThe General Contractor is responsible for the Sediment ControlPractices contained in MNR100001 Permit 2018 reference 9 ofthe NPDES Permit. Sediment Control Practices must be installedon all down gradient perimeters before any upgradient landdisturbing activities begin. These practices must remain in placeuntil Permit Termination Conditions have been established inaccordance with MNR100001 Permit 2018 reference 13 of theNPDES Permit.·Storm Drain Inlet ProtectionØStorm drain inlet protection shall be placed in the areasas shown on the plan included in this SWPPP.ØAdditional storm drain inlet protection devices shall beplaced on inlets located on Vera Cruz Avenue north ofthe project site.ØStorm drain inlet protection shall be installed as perMnDOT spec. 2573.3.M.·Stabilized Construction ExitA stabilized construction exit is not called out on the plan.If the contractor chooses to access the site from a locationother than the paved bituminous driveway or sidewalk, aconstruction exit control shall be placed at that location. Ifsediment tracking is discovered on adjacent streets, thesediment shall be removed with a street sweeper or otherapproved method within one calendar day of discovery.This shall be done throughout the duration of the project.The sediment may be returned to the exposed areas of thesite or disposed of offsite as per MPCA requirements.ØStabilized Construction exit controls shall be constructedwith slash mulch, crushed rock, reinforced geotextile,sheet pads, or rumble pad.ØConstruction exit controls shall be installed as perMnDOT spec. 2573.3.K.Additional Temporary Sediment Control BMPs·Silt FenceØSilt fence shall be machine sliced. Materials shall meetthe requirements of MnDOT spec. 3886.ØSilt fence shall be installed as per MnDOT spec.2573.3.B.·Culvert End ControlsØCulvert End Controls shall be installed as per MnDOTspec. 2573.3.L.·Sediment Control LogsØSediment control logs shall be Type Straw, Wood Fiber,Coir, Wood Chip, Compost, Rock, or Wood Fiber andBlanket Systems and meet the requirements of MnDOTspec. 3897.ØSediment control logs shall be installed as per MnDOTspec. 2573.3.F.·Filter BermsØFilter berms shall be Type 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Materials shallmeet the requirements of MnDOT spec. 3874.ØFilter berms shall be installed as per MnDOT spec.2573.3.E·Bale BarriersØBale Barriers shall be installed as per MnDOT spec.2573.3.C.·Sand Bag BarriersØSandbag Barriers shall be installed as per MnDOT spec.2573.3.D.·Temporary Sediment BasinsContractor may construct temporary sedimentation basinsin accordance with MNR100001 Permit 2018 reference 14of the NPDES Permit.·Temporary Diversion DitchMeasures should be taken to ensure that “clean” runofffrom off site is diverted around disturbed areas on site.Care should be taken that re-routing off site runoff does notresult in flooding or other issues on adjacent propertiesPermanent Erosion Cover Methods for all exposed soil areas:Permanent erosion control and cover will be realized with a rock accessroad, cell tower compound, and perennial cover with a density of 70%of the native background vegetation.Perennial cover, referred to as Turf Establishment on the plans, will berealized by using Seed Mixture 25-151 at a rate of 120 lbs/ac of PureLive Seed and Type 3 Fertilizer with a composition of 22-5-10 at a rateof 350 lbs/ac on all disturbed soil areas. Seed and fertilizer shall becovered by Hydraulic Matrix, Type Hydraulic Mulch at a rate of 2,500lbs/ac.Stormwater Mitigation Measures proposed as part ofenvironmental, endangered species, archaeological or otherrequired local, state or federal reviews conducted by the project.N/ADischarges to any U.S. EPA approved TMDL for thepollutants/stressors described in MNR100001 Permit 2018reference item 23.7No TMDL Implementation Plans currently exist for the receiving waterson this project.Bassett Creek is within one mile of the project site will receivestormwater runoff. Bassett Creek is a river segment that has anEPA-approved impairment for Chloride; Fecal Coliform; Fishesbioassessments. These impairments are construction relatedparameters and additional best management practices have beenimplemented in this SWPPP.Permanent Stormwater Treatment System:No permanent stormwater treatment system will be constructed on site,however, a grassed buffer will provide treatment prior to runoff enteringthe existing area inlet.Procedures to Amend SWPPP:The General Contractor must amend the SWPPP as necessary toinclude additional requirements, such as additional or modified BMP's,designed to correct problems or address situations in accordance withMNR100001 Permit 2018 reference 6 of the NPDES Permit.************************************************************************Amendments to the SWPPP:Date:1.2.3.4.5.Methods to Minimize Soil Compaction and to Preserve Topsoil:As shown on the plan, the General Contractor shall delineate areas thatare not to be disturbed on the site. This may be done with flags, stakes,signs, silt fence, etc., and shall be completed prior to the start of anygrading operations. Regardless of the delineation method the GeneralContractor chooses to use, the General Contractor must communicateto his/her personnel and subcontractors that these areas are not to bedisturbed and construction equipment (including trucks and personalvehicles) shall not be allowed in these areas.The General Contractor shall minimize compaction and preserve topsoilas much as possible at the site. In pervious “green” areas that are notessential to the construction of the project, the General Contractor shallavoid construction traffic and maintain the existing condition of theseareas.Chemical Treatment Systems to Enhance Sedimentation:No chemical treatment shall be used to enhance sedimentation.Infeasibility Documentation Requirements:N/ASite Assessments for Groundwater or Soil Contamination:N/APayment:Cost for permanent and temporary erosion and sediment controlmeasures shown on the plans shall be considered in the project cost.The costs to maintain and remove these devices shall be incidental tothe bid items.CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:Erosion Prevention MeasuresvExposed soils (including stockpiles) shall have erosionprotection/cover initiated immediately and completed within 7 days.vThe wetted perimeter of the last 200 linear feet of ditches must bestabilized within 24 hours of connecting to a surface water orproperty line.vTemporary or permanent ditches or swales that are being used asa sediment containment system during construction must bestabilized within 24 hours after no longer being used as a sedimentcontainment system.vPipe outlets must have energy dissipation within 24 hours ofconnecting to a surface water or permanent stormwater treatmentsystem.vMulch, hydromulch, tackifier, polyacrylamide, or similar erosionprevention practices cannot be used within the normal wettedperimeter of drainage ditches or swale sections with a continuousslope greater than 2%.Sediment Control MeasuresvSediment control practices shall be established on downgradientperimeters and upgradient of any buffer zones.vSediment control practices shall be established at the base ofstockpiles on the downgradient perimeter.vStockpiles shall be located outside of natural buffers or surfacewaters, including stormwater conveyances (e.g., curb and guttersystems) unless there is a bypass.vInlet protection BMPs shall be installed per plan.vVehicle tracking BMPs shall be established where vehicles areexiting the site to minimize street tracking.vMust have plans to preserve topsoil (unless infeasible).vMust have plans to minimize soil compaction.vDischarges from BMPs shall be directed to vegetated areas, unlessinfeasible.vA 50-foot natural buffers shall be preserved or (if maintaining bufferis infeasible) redundant sediment controls shall be provided when asurface water is located within 50 feet of the project's earthdisturbances and drains to the surface water.Dewatering and Basin Draining:vIf dewatering is required on the site, there must be a plan in placeto prevent nuisance conditions, erosion, and inundation ofwetlands.vDewatering related to the construction activity must comply withMNR100001 Permit 2018 reference 10 of the NPDES Permit.Dewatering discharge that may have turbid or sediment ladendischarge must be discharged to a temporary or permanentsedimentation basin on the project site whenever possible andBMP's must be implemented to prevent water containing sedimentor other pollutants from being discharged to surface waters ordownstream properties.vIf using filters with backwash water, backwash water must behauled away for disposal, returned to the beginning of thetreatment process, or incorporated into the site in a manner thatdoes not erode into runoff.vDewatering to facilitate construction shall be incidental.Inspection Requirements:vThe SWPPP may identify the trained person (as identified in item21.2.b) who will conduct inspections.vInspections must be performed as needed.vInspections are recommended to be performed within 24 hours of arain event greater than 0.5 inches in 24 hours.vRecommended Inspection and Maintenance records shall include:1. Date and time of inspection.2.Name of person(s) conducting inspections.3.Findings of inspections, including the specific location wherecorrective actions are needed.4.Corrective actions taken (including dates, times, and partycompleting maintenance activities).5.Date and amount of rainfall events greater than 0.5 inch in 24hours.6.Rainfall amounts must be obtained by a properly maintainedrain gauge installed onsite, or by a weather station that iswithin one mile or by a weather reporting system.7.Requirements to observe any discharge that may be occurringduring the inspection. Discharge should also be described andphotographed.Maintenance Requirements:vAll nonfunctional BMPs must be repaired, replaced, orsupplemented with functional BMPs by the end of the nextbusiness day after discovery, or as soon as field conditions allow.vPerimeter control devices must be repaired, replaced, orsupplemented when nonfunctional or sediment reaches one-halfthe height of the device.vTemporary and permanent sediment basins must be drained, andsediment removed when the depth of sediment collected reachesone-half storage volume.vAll sediment deposits and deltas must be removed from surfacewaters (including drainage ways, catch basins, and other drainagesystems) and the removal areas restabilized within seven days.vSediment on paved surfaces (e.g., sediment tracked from vehicles)must be removed within one calendar day of discovery.vPermanent stormwater treatment BMPs must be inspected andmaintained.Pollution Prevention Management Measures:vProper storage, handling, and disposal of construction products,materials, and wastes is required.vCollected solid waste, sediment, asphalt and concrete millings,floating debris, paper, plastic, fabric, construction and demolitiondebris and other wastes must be disposed of properly and mustcomply with MPCA disposal requirements.vFertilizers must be stored in covered locations.vOil, gasoline, paint and any hazardous substances must beproperly stored, including secondary containment, to prevent spills,leaks or other discharge.vStorage and disposal of hazardous waste must be in compliancewith MPCA regulations.vVehicles must be monitored for leaks and preventativemaintenance scheduled.vEach contractor on site is individually responsible for maintaining aclean and safe work site. The person responsible shall dispose ofall solid waste properly and in compliance with the MPCA disposalrequirements. Solid waste includes but is not limited to: collectedsediment, asphalt and concrete millings, floating debris, paper,plastic, fabric, construction and demolition debris. The personresponsible shall be responsible for all hazardous materials duringconstruction. Oil, gasoline, grease, paint and other hazardoussubstances must be properly stored, including secondarycontainment, to prevent spills, leaks and unwanted discharges.Storage and disposal of hazardous waste must be in accordancewith the MPCA regulations. External washing of trucks and otherconstruction equipment is prohibited on this project site.vHazardous materials and toxic waste (including oil, diesel fuel,gasoline, hydraulic fluids, paint solvents, petroleum-basedproducts, wood preservatives, additives, curing compounds, andacids) must be stored in waterproof containers with secondarycontainment, and their location(s) must be noted on the SWPPPmap. Storage and disposal of hazardous waste must be incompliance with MPCA regulations. Runoff containing suchmaterial must be collected, removed from the site, treated, anddisposed at an approved solid waste or chemical disposal facility.Building products that have the potential to leach pollutants andpesticides, fertilizers, treatment chemicals and landscape materialsmust be under cover by plastic sheeting or temporary roofs toprevent discharge or protected by similar effective means toprevent contact with stormwater.vAddress fueling and maintenance of equipment or vehicles andspill prevention and response.vThe General Contractor shall have a petroleum release plan andshall have all necessary materials on hand to implement the plan.All employees shall be trained in implementation of the plan. TheMPCA State Duty Officer shall be informed of any petroleum spillsgreater than 5 gallons.vSpill kits must be available during equipment fueling andmaintenance operations.vGeneral Contractor must make a spill response plan before theapplication of any chemical that may be harmful to theenvironment.vSpill cleanup materials must be available on site. Material shallinclude but not limited to brooms, mops, rags, gloves, absorbentmaterial, sand plastic and metal containers. Spills that reach stormwater conveyance systems connected to a Water of the State mustbe immediately reported to the MPCA State Duty Officer..vLimit exterior vehicle and equipment washing to a defined area ofthe site.vExternal washing of trucks and other construction vehicles must belimited to a defined area of the site. Runoff must be contained, andwaste properly disposed of. No engine degreasing is allowed onsite.vDescribe of the containment for concrete and other washoutwastes.vConcrete washout site: all liquid and solid wastes generated byconcrete washout operations must be contained in a leak proofcontainment facility or impermeable liner. The liquid and solidwastes must not contact the ground, and there must not be runofffrom the concrete washout operations or areas. Liquid and solidwastes must be disposed of properly and in compliance with theMPCA regulations. A sign must be installed adjacent to eachwashout facility to inform concrete equipment operators to utilizethe proper facilities.vPortable toilets must be positioned so that they are secure.vLicensed sanitary waste management handler must dispose ofsanitary waste.Permit Termination Conditions:vPermanent uniform perennial vegetative cover must be establishedat 70% density of its expected final growth.vThe permanent stormwater treatment system is constructed, meetsall requirements, and is operating as designed.vAll temporary synthetic erosion prevention and sediment controlBMPs must be removed and surrounding area improved to designconditions.vClean out sediment from conveyance systems and permanentstormwater treatment systems (return to design capacity).vSubmit a Notice of Termination (NOT) to the MPCA.© 2019 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTINGJ:\Design 1-33869\2019-12793\CADD\C ivil\cd-2019-12793-swppp narrative.dwg Plotted by:Amanda Stumpf 9/18/2019 2:44:36 PMSHEET CONTENTS:9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGN10801 BUSH LAKE ROADBLOOMINGTON, MN 55438(612) 720-0052WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMPROJECT DRAWN BY:DATE:CHECKED BY:SWPPP-1WIDSETH SMITH NOLTINGEngineering | Architecture | Surveying | EnvironmentalLEH09/18/2019ALSSWPPP NARRATIVEMINQUAILVERA CRUZ AVE NCRYSTAL, MN 55422LOC. CODE: 45728520171617666LIC. NO.DATE:5106109/18/2019 LAURA E. HAGSTROM09/18/2019I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN,SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BYME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THATI AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERUNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.NAME FMFMF M F M F MOHEOHEOHEOHEOHE OHEOHEOHEOHEOHEOHEOHEOHEOHEHYD SEFMFMF M F M F MOHEOHEOHEOHEOHE OHEOHEOHEOHEOHEOHEOHEOHEOHEHYD SE865 8 6 4 86 5 866 867 868 869 871 872876875 874873872871870868867 866865864865869868865 867866866UGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGFOUGEUGEUGEUGEUGEUGE © 2019 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTINGJ:\Design 1-33869\2019-12793\CADD\Civil\cd-2019-12793-site p lan.dwg Plotted by:Amanda Stumpf 11/1/2019 8:53:44 AMSHEET CONTENTS:9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGN10801 BUSH LAKE ROADBLOOMINGTON, MN 55438(612) 720-0052WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMPROJECT DRAWN BY:DATE:CHECKED BY:SWPPP-2WIDSETH SMITH NOLTINGEngineering | Architecture | Surveying | EnvironmentalLEH09/18/2019ALSSWPPP PLAN & NOTESMINQUAILVERA CRUZ AVE NCRYSTAL, MN 55422LOC. CODE: 45728520171617666LIC. NO.DATE:5106109/18/2019 LAURA E. HAGSTROM09/18/2019I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN,SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BYME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THATI AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERUNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.NAMENOTES1.ALL DISTURBED AREAS SHALL RECEIVE TURF ESTABLISHMENT.2.TEMPORARY SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES AND BEST PRACTICES FORSTORM WATER MANAGEMENT MUST BE IMPLEMENTED PRIOR TO LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES.3.REFER TO SWPPP SHEETS 1, 3 & 4 FOR NOTES AND DETAILS.4.STABILIZE ALL EXPOSED SOILS IMMEDIATELY IF NOT ACTIVELY WORKED WITHIN 7 DAYS.5.STREET SWEEPING WITH COLLECTION MUST BE USED WITHIN 24 HOURS IF SEDIMENT ISTRACKED ONTO PUBLIC ROADS.6.STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION EXITS SHALL BE INSTALLED IF CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES EXIT THESITE IN LOCATIONS OTHER THAN PAVED DRIVEWAY OR SIDEWALK.7.ADDITIONAL INLET PROTECTION SHALL BE PLACED ON INLETS LOCATED IN VERA CRUZ AVE NNORTH OF THE PROJECT SITE.8.A 5' MINIMUM GRASS BUFFER SHALL REMAIN AROUND AREA INLETS ON SITE.SURFACE DRAINAGE ARROWINLET PROTECTIONEXISTING CONTOURLEGENDLESSEE 10' WIDEACCESS EASEMENTLESSEE 15' WIDEACCESS EASEMENTPROPOSEDCOMPOUNDEXISTING BITUMINOUS WALKING PATHEXISTINGPROPERTYLINEEXISTING LOT LINE10' WIDE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTEXISTING CONCRETESIDEWALKEXISTINGHIGHWAY WALLEXISTING PUBLICRIGHT OF WAYINLET PROTECTION (TYP.)VE R A C R U Z A V E N STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 100 22'24'EXISTINGBITUMINOUSDRIVEWAY0SCALE ( IN FEET )2010NORTH EXISTINGGENERATOREXISTING RETAINING WALLEXISTING LIFT STATION10' WIDE PUBLIC STREETS EASEMENTDO NOT DISTURBAREA. GRASSSHALL REMAIN.MNDOT CONTROL ACCESSEXISTING SIGNEXISTING TREEPROPOSED TREEEXISTING STORM SEWEREXISTING SANITARY SEWEREXISTING WATERMAINEXISTING OVERHEAD ELECTRICALOHEEXISTING TRAFFIC FENCEEXISTING BITUMINOUSEXISTING CONCRETEPROPOSED CLEAN ROCKLESSEE 20' WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT EROSION CONTROL PLANEROSION CONTROL TABULATIONUNITQUANTITYLAND FEATURE CHANGESAREA (ACRE)INLET PROTECTIONEA3TOTAL AREA DISTURBED0.06EXISTING IMPERVIOUS0.00PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS0.03REVISED:10/30/2019EXISTING SANITARYSEWER FORCEMAIN VALVEEXISTING SANITARY SEWER FORCE MAINFM © 2019 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTINGJ:\Design 1-33869\2019-12793\CADD\Civil\cd-2019-12793-details.dwg Plotted by:Amanda Stumpf 9/18/2019 2:45:06 PMSHEET CONTENTS:9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGN10801 BUSH LAKE ROADBLOOMINGTON, MN 55438(612) 720-0052WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMPROJECT DRAWN BY:DATE:CHECKED BY:SWPPP-3WIDSETH SMITH NOLTINGEngineering | Architecture | Surveying | EnvironmentalLEH09/18/2019ALSSWPPP DETAILSMINQUAILVERA CRUZ AVE NCRYSTAL, MN 55422LOC. CODE: 45728520171617666LIC. NO.DATE:5106109/18/2019 LAURA E. HAGSTROM09/18/2019I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN,SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BYME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THATI AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERUNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.NAME © 2019 WIDSETH SMITH NOLTINGJ:\Design 1-33869\2019-12793\CADD\Civil\cd-2019-12793-details.dwg Plotted by:Amanda Stumpf 9/18/2019 2:45:08 PMSHEET CONTENTS:9973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGN10801 BUSH LAKE ROADBLOOMINGTON, MN 55438(612) 720-0052WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMPROJECT DRAWN BY:DATE:CHECKED BY:SWPPP-4WIDSETH SMITH NOLTINGEngineering | Architecture | Surveying | EnvironmentalLEH09/18/2019ALSSWPPP DETAILSMINQUAILVERA CRUZ AVE NCRYSTAL, MN 55422LOC. CODE: 45728520171617666LIC. NO.DATE:5106109/18/2019 LAURA E. HAGSTROM09/18/2019I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN,SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BYME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THATI AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERUNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.NAME W WWHYD WWWW WFMFMFM FM FM WWS WSSS PROJECT DRAWN BY:DATE:CHECKED BY:MINQUAIL3200 VERA CRUZ AVE N,CRYSTAL, MN 5542220171617666LOC. CODE: 457285A-1MSG / JP02-27-18BMSREV. D08-28-19REV. E09-20-19REV. F10-31-19REV. G11-01-19REV. 004-17-20REV. 112-12-259973 VALLEY VIEW RD.EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344(952) 903-9299DESIGN10801 BUSH LAKE ROADBLOOMINGTON, MN 55438(952) 946-4700WWW.DESIGN1EP.COMSHEET CONTENTS:NORTHSITE PLANSCALE:1SITE PLAN1" = 20'NORTHDETAIL INDEXDETAIL INDEXDETAILDETAIL DESCRIPTION1.13.15.17.18.19.110.8BOLLARD DETAILCABLE BRIDGE SECTIONGRAVEL ROAD W/ BASE (DETAIL 1)GPS MOUNTING DETAIL (DETAIL 2)TELCO ENTRY DETAIL (DETAIL 1)CMPH DETAILONE-LINE ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 12.1METER ON H-FRAME (SEE U-SHEETS)SCALE:2FENCE ELEVATION1/4" = 1'-0"SCALE:3GATE ELEVATION1/4" = 1'-0"FENCE ELEVATIONS SLAB-3SLAB WITH 3 CABINETS4.3CABLE BRIDGE ELEVATION11FROST DEPTH DESIGN =4'-0" MIN. 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Background At the May 11, 2026 planning commission meeting, commission members reviewed their bylaws, including the suggested revisions by commission member Scholz (attachment A), who was the only member to submit written revisions. The bylaws were last revised in 2019. At the May 11, 2026 meeting, Commission members requested research on the following three questions: 1. Question. Why is the minimum age for a commission member 15 years old (city code section 510.03, subd. 5)? Staff response. This age requirement repeats the text found in city code section 305.13, subd. 2, which are the city council’s qualification requirements for all commission members, not just the planning commission. There may be instances when having a younger person on a commission is appropriate. 2. Question. Why is the city council able to remove commission members without cause (city code section 510.03, subd. 6)? Staff response. This requirement repeats the text found in city code section 305.13, subd. 3, which are the city council’s removal requirements for all commission members, not just the planning commission. Both city code sections 305 and 510 further state that commission members serve at the will of the city council to advise them on issues related to that commission. 3. Question. There is a new state law governing remote attendance of planning commission members. Should we reference that statute in Article 3 of the bylaws? PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Planning Commission bylaws REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAW PAGE 2 OF 2 Staff response. State statute 13D.02 (attachment C) was amended in 2025 to change the requirements for remote attendance of commission members. In consulting with the city attorney, she indicated that her preference is to not specifically cite state statutes in city documents, such as bylaws. In this way, the city is less likely to be accused of selectively citing statutes. Instead the city can simply enforce state statute 13D.02. B. Requested Action The planning Commission is asked to approve the final revisions to the bylaws in attachment D. Attachments A. Comments from Commissioner Scholz B. Relevant sections of the UDC C. State statute 13D.02 D. Proposed bylaw revisions From:Jill Scholz To:Dan Olson Subject:Re: Proposed Planning Commission agenda and hearing notice - May 11 Date:Monday, April 27, 2026 3:35:25 PM Thank for your response and attachment of the UDC Section 510, Administration for myreview. I see that the duties of the planning commission are outlined there. Regarding addingpreparation for meetings, I will defer to the group Jill Scholz Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2026, at 11:07 AM, Dan Olson <Dan.Olson@crystalmn.gov> wrote:  Thanks Jill! Thought I’d attach the UDC language that relates to the PC. See my comments below in purple. From: Jill Scholz <jillscholz59@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, April 24, 2026 12:22 PM To: Dan Olson <Dan.Olson@crystalmn.gov> Subject: Re: Proposed Planning Commission agenda and hearing notice - May 11 Hi Dan, I reviewed the current bylaws for the Crystal Planning Commission. I think they are in line with what I have seen in my research. The only thing is that I do not see that the general duties of the commissioner’s are not included. According to the Minnesota Revisor’s Office on duties of a Planning Commission are as follows: Legal and Professional Requirements 60-Day Rule Compliance: Ensuring that requests are acted upon within the state-mandated 60-day timeframe. There are a few instances in the UDC referencing state statute 15.99, which governs the “60-day rule” (the rule states that cities have 60 days to make a decision on a land use application, unless an extension is given according to the statute). Ethical Standards: Acting in an independent, impartial, and fair manner to serve the public good. Preparation: Attachment A Reviewing staff reports and meeting materials before public hearings. Page 4 of the pdf has language that speaks about the recommendation made by the PC. In my opinion, its implied that the PC has prepared themselves for the public hearing but I can add some language to the bylaws. Training: Attending orientations and trainings regarding planning practices and regulations. We could add this language to encourage participation. In review of the current bylaws I do see that ethical standards are addressed but I do not see the 60 day Rule compliance, preparation and training addressed. Not sure that the bylaws would be the place for this. Of the three mentioned would it be appropriate to included in the section on “Duties” as general duties for each commissioner? Thanks, Jill Scholz Sent from my iPhone On Apr 22, 2026, at 1:29 PM, Dan Olson <Dan.Olson@crystalmn.gov> wrote:  Hello – I’m attaching the proposed agenda and hearing notice for the May 11th Planning Commission meeting. As you can see, the discussion of the bylaws is on the agenda. Please have your bylaw comments to me by end of the day, Friday May 1st so I can include them in the packet. If you have any questions, let me know. Thanks, <image001.jpg>Dan OlsonCity Planner, City of Crystal 763-531-1142 | Main: 763-531-1000 | www.crystalmn.gov 4141 Douglas Dr. N. | Crystal, MN 55422-1696 <image002.jpg> <image003.jpg> <image004.jpg> <image005.png> <image006.jpg> <Planning Commission agenda with hearing notice.pdf> <2019.02.05 - FINAL bylaws.doc> <UDC regs relating to PC.pdf> 29 Section 510 Administration 510.01. Applicability. Subd. 1. Procedures. All land use and development permit applications, except building permits, shall be governed by the procedures contained in this section. Subd. 2. Procedural review processes. There are three different levels of procedural reviews for applications submitted to the city. These three types of review procedures are described in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.11. This UDC further identifies which procedural review shall be necessary based upon each type of application. To the extent that any application process does not outline a procedural review, the zoning administrator shall determine the appropriate level of review. Subd. 3. Specific review processes. Specific procedures and decision criteria for each type of development review application are contained in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.13. Subd. 4. Appeals of administrative decisions. Appeals of any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative officer in the enforcement of the UDC may be brought as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.35. Subd. 5. Appeals of final decisions. The decisions of the city council under this UDC are final, except that any person aggrieved by a final decision of the city council may appeal the decision to district court as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 462.361. In order to be timely, any such appeal shall be filed with the district court within 30 days of the date of the decision. 510.03. Planning commission. Subd. 1. Established. The planning commission is hereby established for the city. The planning commission is designated as the planning agency of the city in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 462.354. Subd. 2. Purpose. The purpose of the planning commission is to assist the city council in all matters relating to zoning and development or redevelopment of properties within Crystal. The planning commission’s role is advisory in nature. Subd. 3. Duties. The planning commission has those powers and duties assigned to it by Minnesota Statutes, sections 462.351 to 462.364, (the Municipal Planning Act) and as further provided under this UDC. Subd.4. Members. The planning commission shall be made up of nine members. There shall be at least two planning commission members from each of the four city wards. The remaining planning commission member shall be appointed on an at-large basis. Subd. 5. Qualifications. Planning commission members must be residents of the city and be at least fifteen years old. Subd. 6. Removal. Planning commission members serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be removed from the commission, with or without cause, upon a majority vote of the city council. Subd. 7. Terms. Planning commission members shall be appointed to three-year terms. There are no term limits. To help ensure continuity in the planning commission’s work, the terms shall be staggered. Attachment B 30 As such, terms for the first nine planning commission members prescribed by this UDC shall expire as follows: (a) Four terms shall expire on December 31, 2017. (b) Three terms shall expire on December 31, 2018. (c) Two terms shall expire on December 31, 2019. Subd. 8. Other commissions. While serving on the planning commission, planning commission members may not also concurrently serve on the city’s parks and recreation commission or environmental quality commission. Subd. 9. Compensation. Planning commission members shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses if funds for that purpose are identified in the adopted city budget. Subd. 10. Liaison. The planning commission shall have both a city council liaison and a staff liaison. The city council liaison shall be assigned by the mayor. The staff liaison shall be assigned by the city manager. The commission may also have a staff secretary who is responsible for taking and preparing minutes during planning commission meetings. Subd. 11. Operations. The planning commission shall conduct itself in accordance with this UDC, the Crystal city code, section 305, the planning commission’s bylaws, and all other applicable laws and ordinances. 510.05. Board of appeals and adjustments. Subd. 1. Board of appeals and adjustments. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 462.354, the city of Crystal board of appeals and adjustments is hereby established for the city. The city’s planning commission shall serve as the board of appeals and adjustments for the city. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 462.354, subdivision 2, the decisions of the board of appeals and adjustments are advisory to the city council, which will make all final decisions. The Board shall operate under the same requirements as the planning commission in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.03. Subd. 2. Duties of the board. The board of appeals and adjustments shall have the following duties: (a) The board of appeals and adjustments hears and makes recommendations with respect to appeals from any order, decision, or determination made by an administrative officer in the enforcement of this UDC. (b) The board of appeals and adjustments hears requests for variances from literal provisions of this UDC in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 462.357. (c) The board of appeals and adjustments hears appeals from the denial of a building permit for structures within the limits of a mapped street pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 462.359. 510.07. Zoning administrator. Subd. 1. Appointment. The city manager shall appoint a zoning administrator to administer and enforce this UDC. Subd. 2. Authority. The zoning administrator is authorized to perform the following duties for the city: 31 (a) Accept applications, determine their completeness, and identify what additional information is required to make an application complete; (b) Process and issue permits once they have been approved in accordance with this UDC; (c) Issue notices of denial; (d) Create reports with recommendations on zoning matters for the planning commission and the city council; (e) Provide for notices required under this UDC; (f) Conduct inspection as may be needed; (g) Administer and issue notices under Minnesota Statutes, section 15.99; (h) Enforce this UDC through the issuance of violation notices, cease and desist orders, and correction orders as may be needed; and (i) Perform such other duties and responsibilities as identified in this UDC or as may otherwise be needed to administer this UDC as directed by the city manager. 510.09. General development review requirements. Subd. 1. Applicability. The requirements of this subsection shall apply to all development review applications and procedures subject to development review under this UDC, unless otherwise stated. Subd. 2. Applications. (a) Unless otherwise specified in this UDC, development review applications may be initiated by: (1) The planning commission or city council, where applicable; (2) The owner of the property that is the subject of the application; or (3) The owner’s authorized agent. (b) Unless otherwise specified in this UDC, development review applications shall be submitted to and filed with the zoning administrator. (c) When an authorized agent files an application under this UDC on behalf of a property owner(s), the property owner(s) shall be required to sign the application. An application shall not be deemed complete if it is not signed by the owner(s). Subd. 3. Application submission schedule. The schedule for the submission of applications in relation to scheduled meetings of the review bodies shall be established by the zoning administrator and made available to the public. Such schedule shall be used for informational purposes only. The zoning administrator shall determine when an application shall be submitted to the planning commission or city council based upon the completeness of the application received by the city. Subd. 4. Application contents. (a) Applications required under this UDC shall be submitted using the application form established by the city. The materials and quantities to be submitted with each application are listed on each application form. 32 (1) In addition to other requirements on the application form, applications to improve a property shall be accompanied by a certified survey completed by a land surveyor licensed by the State of Minnesota. (2) After the property improvement is completed, an as-built certified survey may also be required, including those situations where the location of improvements was changed since the application submittal. (b) Applications shall be accompanied by a fee as established by the city council and as identified in Crystal city code, appendix IV. (1) No application may be deemed complete, processed, or considered until the established fee(s) has been paid. (2) Application fees are not refundable except where the zoning administrator determines that an application was submitted in error, or the fees paid exceed the amount due, in which case the amount of the overpayment shall be refunded to the applicant. (c) The zoning administrator shall review and make decisions on the completeness of an application as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, section 15.99. Subd. 5. Public notice. (a) For all applications for development review that are subject to public notice requirements under this UDC or any applicable law or rule, the zoning administrator shall prepare and provide to the public the required notice in compliance with this subdivision 5. (b) Notices for public hearings, whether by publication or mail (written notice), shall, at a minimum: (1) Identify the address or location of the property subject to the application and the name of the applicant or the applicant’s agent; (2) Indicate the date, time, and place of the public hearing; (3) Describe the land involved by street address, legal description, or the nearest cross street and project area (size); (4) Describe the nature, scope, and purpose of the application or proposal; (5) Identify the location (e.g., city hall) where the public may view the application and related documents; (6) Include a statement that the public may appear at the public hearing, be heard, and submit evidence and written comments with respect to the application; (7) Include a statement describing where written comments will be received prior to the public hearing; and (8) If applicable, indicate the date of the city council meeting at which the application will be considered. (c) Minor defects in any notice shall not impair the notice or invalidate proceedings pursuant to the notice if a bona fide attempt has been made to comply with applicable notice requirements. 35 (3) Appeal. The decision by the zoning administrator may be appealed to the board of appeals and adjustments as provided in the Crystal city code, subsection 510.35. The board of appeal and adjustments shall hear the appeal and forward it, with a written recommendation, to the city council for a final decision. (b) Type 2 review procedure. Type 2 review procedure decisions are made by the city council after a recommendation is made by the planning commission at a public hearing. Type 2 review procedure decisions require both published and mailed notice as provided in this subsection. (1) Application submittal. The applicant shall submit an application, in writing, to the zoning administrator in accordance with the Crystal city code, subsection 510.09. (2) Review by the zoning administrator. The zoning administrator may consult with other city staff on the application. The zoning administrator shall provide the applicant with comments and changes that are required to be in compliance with the provisions of this UDC. The applicant shall be required to submit revised plans and documents incorporating the required changes prior to the planning commission meeting. (3) Notice and public hearing. After determining that an application contains all the necessary and required information, the zoning administrator shall place the application on the planning commission agenda, schedule a public hearing on the proposed request, and notify the public pursuant to the Crystal city code, subsection 510.09. (4) Preparation of staff report. The zoning administrator shall prepare a staff report providing an analysis of the proposal and a recommendation. The zoning administrator shall consider comments from other city staff in formulating the recommendation. The written staff report shall be forwarded to the planning commission and the contact person listed on the application form prior to the meeting at which the planning commission will consider the application. (5) Recommendation by planning commission. The planning commission shall hear and make a recommendation on the application in accordance with the following: (i) The planning commission shall consider the application at its public hearing. It shall consider comments by staff as appropriate, the presentation made by the applicant, and comments by interested parties. (ii) The planning commission shall consider this information and make a recommendation following the public hearing. If the planning commission so desires, it may continue the public hearing and/or table the item to allow for further review, so long as such action is in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 15.99. (iii) The planning commission shall also consider the applicable decision criteria of this UDC and shall recommend approval, recommend approval with conditions, or recommend denial of an application, citing the specific reasons therefor. (6) Action by the city council. The city council shall consider and make the final decision on the application in accordance with the following: 13D.02 OTHER ENTITY MEETINGS BY INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY.​ Subdivision 1.Conditions.A meeting governed by section 13D.01, subdivisions 1, 2, 4, and 5, and this​ section may be conducted by interactive technology so long as:​ (1) all members of the body participating in the meeting, wherever their physical location, can hear and​ see one another and can hear and see all discussion and testimony presented at any location at which at least​ one member is present;​ (2) members of the public present at the regular meeting location of the body can hear and see all​ discussion and testimony and all votes of members of the body;​ (3) at least one member of the body is physically present at the regular meeting location; and​ (4)all votes are conducted by roll call so each member's vote on each issue can be identified and recorded.​ Subd. 1a.Meeting exception.This section applies to meetings of entities described in section 13D.01,​ subdivision 1, except meetings of:​ (1) a state agency, board, commission, or department, and a statewide public pension plan defined in​ section 356A.01, subdivision 24; and​ (2) a committee, subcommittee, board, department, or commission of an entity listed in clause (1).​ Subd. 2.Members are present for quorum; participation.Each member of a body participating in a​ meeting by interactive technology is considered present at the meeting for purposes of determining a quorum​ and participating in all proceedings.​ Subd. 3.Monitoring from remote site.If interactive technology is used to conduct a meeting, to the​ extent practical, a public body shall allow a person to monitor the meeting electronically from a remote​ location.​ Subd. 4.Notice of regular meeting locations.If interactive technology is used to conduct a regular,​ special, or emergency meeting, the public body shall provide notice of the regular meeting location and the​ fact that members may participate in the meeting by interactive technology. The timing and method of​ providing notice of the regular meeting location must be as described in section 13D.04.​ Subd. 5.MS 2020 [Repealed by amendment, 2021 c 14 s 5]​ Subd. 6.Record.The minutes for a meeting conducted under this section must reflect the names of any​ members appearing by interactive technology and state the reason or reasons for the appearance by interactive​ technology.​ History: 1957 c 773 s 1; 1967 c 462 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1973 c 654 s 15; 1973 c 680 s 1,3; 1975​ c 271 s 6; 1981 c 174 s 1; 1983 c 137 s 1; 1983 c 274 s 18; 1984 c 462 s 27; 1987 c 313 s 1; 1990 c 550 s​ 2,3; 1991 c 292 art 8 s 12; 1991 c 319 s 22; 1994 c 618 art 1 s 39; 1997 c 154 s 2; 1Sp2011 c 11 art 2 s 1;​ 2019 c 33 s 1-3; 2020 c 74 art 1 s 1; 2021 c 14 s 5; 2023 c 62 art 3 s 1; 2025 c 39 art 6 s 1,2​ Official Publication of the State of Minnesota​ Revisor of Statutes​ 13D.02​MINNESOTA STATUTES 2025​1​ Attachment C PLANNING COMMISION BYLAWS - APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL 2/05/19 Page 1 of 3 CITY OF CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION BY-LAWS ARTICLE I. MISSION STATEMENT The role of the Crystal Planning Commission is to serve the City Council and citizens of Crystal by formulating recommendations in land use matters and by devoting the time necessary to listen to fact, to consider public input and to render decisions in an objective manner. To be successful in this role, Planning Commissioners acknowledge and honor these values: •Open-mindedness: Decisions are made free from prejudice or bias; Commissioners are receptive of new ideas and to reason. •Respect: Commissioners listen to and show respect for the opinions and positions of fellow Commissioners as well as those who come before the Commission. •Equal treatment: Everyone appearing before the Commission has the same privileges, status and rights. •Attack the problem, not the person: Personal attacks are not tolerated, but honest and informed debate is encouraged. •Offer and accept constructive criticism: Constructive comments are to be encouraged and welcomed; unfavorable judgments that find fault and fix responsibility are not. •Responsibility to the City of Crystal: The best interests of the city of Crystal are paramount and rise above parochial interests. •Shared responsibility: The Commission as a whole bears the responsibility for decisions and recommendations that are made. ARTICLE II. ORGANIZATION A.Election of Officers The officers of the Commission shall be elected by the members of the Commission at the first meeting each year. Officers shall serve for a period of one year, commencing with the first meeting of each year. The term of office for each Officer is one year. B.Officers The officers of the Commission shall be a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Second Vice Chairperson. Attachment D PLANNING COMMISION BYLAWS - APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL 2/05/19 Page 2 of 3 C. City staff liaison There shall be a city staff liaison who is not a member of the Commission. D. Duties 1. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Commission, shall have such powers of the supervision and management as may pertain to the office of the Chairperson. 2. The Vice Chairperson shall preside and perform all duties of the Chairperson in the event of the Chairperson’s absence, disqualification or disability. 3. The Second Vice Chairperson shall preside and perform all duties of the Chairperson in the event of both the Chairperson’s and Vice Chairperson’s absence, disqualification, or disability. 4. The city staff liaison shall keep the minutes of all meetings and all records of the Commission. Minutes of the meetings shall be mailed or delivered to all Commission members and shall include the notice and agenda for the next regular meeting. The liaison shall notify all members of any special meeting of the Commission. 5. It shall be the duty of each member to: a. notify Notify the city staff liaison if such meeting cannot be attended. The liaison will then notify the chairperson of such absences. b. Review the Commission packet prior to each meeting. c. Educate oneself on city planning principles and practices. D. Task Force Task forces shall be formed when deemed necessary by the Chairperson. Such Task Forces shall consist of a leader, who shall be a member of the Commission, and any number of people, members or non-members, the leader deems necessary to successfully complete the task. The Chairperson shall appoint the leader of any Task Force, keeping in mind the interests of individual members. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall be ex officio members of any Task Force formed. ARTICLE III. MEETINGS A. The Commission shall hold a minimum of twelve regular monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise set by the Commission at the January meeting of each year. In addition, the date and time for any one monthly meeting may be changed by a majority vote of the quorum. Meetings may be cancelled if there are no scheduled public hearings. B. Quorum, consisting of a majority of the members of the Commission, shall be sufficient to transact the business of the Commission. PLANNING COMMISION BYLAWS - APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL 2/05/19 Page 3 of 3 C. The Commission may hold special meetings to complete or initiate business at the call of the Chairperson, or upon the request of three members of the Commission. D. The roll shall be called at each meeting and a record of those members present or absent shall also be recorded in the minutes of such meeting. E. The order of business will be as follows: Call to Order Approval of Minutes Public Hearings Old Business New Business General Information Open Forum Adjournment ARTICLE IV. ATTENDANCE Attendance is required at all meetings. Absence from more than three regular meetings in a calendar year is not considered acceptable because it impairs the Commission’s ability to fulfill its responsibilities to the community. For this reason, upon a Commissioner’s fourth absence from a regular meeting within a calendar year, the Chairperson shall notify the Mayor of such absences and the City Council may take action to remove the Commissioner. ARTICLE V. GENERAL PROVISIONS No member of the Commission shall be authorized to speak on behalf of the Commission publicly until the Commission has first considered and approved such statements. The City Council or City Manager shall be notified in advance of the nature of any public statement of official policy concerning the Commission. ARTICLE VI. AMENDMENTS These rules and procedures may be amended by the city council after a majority of the membership makes a recommendation for an amendment. Notice of the proposed amendments shall be mailed to all members of the Commission by the city staff liaison prior to the meeting at which the amendments are to be voted upon. Any member of the Commission may, in writing, propose amendments to these rules and procedures. FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANNING LAW PAGE 1 OF 1 _____________________________________________________ FROM: Dan Olson, City Planner ____________________________________________________________________ TO: Planning Commission (for August 10 Meeting) DATE: August 4, 2026 RE: Memorandum from city attorney relating to fundamentals of planning law A.Background At the May 11, 2026 planning commission meeting, commission members requested information on the fundamentals of planning law in Minnesota. Attachment A is a memorandum from the city attorney providing this information. Although the attorney will not be present at the planning commission meeting, staff will be available to answer questions on the memorandum. B.Requested Action This memorandum is provided to the commission for their use; no action is requested at this time. Attachment A.Memorandum from city attorney PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Fundamentals of planning laws 1 DOCSOPEN\CR205\14\1103715.v3-7/14/26 Crystal Planning Commission 101 I.The role and organization of the Planning Commission The Planning Commission consists of nine members and is governed by the Crystal City Code, its bylaws, the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, and other applicable laws. It meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in the City Hall council chambers. The Commission makes recommendations to the City Council, which makes the final decision. Planning Agency Cities use comprehensive plans and official controls, including zoning and subdivision regulations, to guide development and promote public health, safety, and welfare. Minnesota law requires cities to create a planning agency to prepare and administer the comprehensive plan and perform related duties. Crystal City Code designates the Planning Commission as that agency. Board of Appeals and Adjustments The Planning Commission also serves as the City's Board of Appeals and Adjustments. In that role, it hears and makes recommendations on staff appeals, variance requests, and appeals from building-permit denials. II.Specific types and levels of authority Legislative and Quasi-Judicial A legislative decision establishes or changes ordinances, regulations, or policy. In that role, the Planning Commission may exercise policy judgment, subject to applicable statutes, ordinances, and laws. A quasi-judicial decision applies existing legal standards to a specific application. The Commission must determine whether the application satisfies the ordinance requirements. If it does, the City must approve it; if it does not, the reasons for denial must be stated on the record. An ex parte contact is a communication outside the public hearing between a commissioner and a person interested in a pending application. Commissioners should avoid ex parte contacts in quasi- judicial matters so all information considered by the Commission is presented publicly and can be addressed by interested parties. If someone attempts to discuss a pending application, the commissioner should explain that the matter must proceed through the City’s public process, refer the person to City staff, and promptly inform staff of the communication. Attachment A 2 DOCSOPEN\CR205\14\1103715.v3-7/14/26 Pyramid of Discretion The City generally has the greatest discretion when it is creating land-use policy and progressively less discretion as it applies established standards to individual properties. The bottom of the pyramid (green) represents legislative policy creation. The middle (yellow) represents quasi-judicial decisions regarding a specific application. The top (red) represents administrative implementation of rules that have already been adopted. Legislative Authority: Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan is a legislative policy document that establishes the City’s broad vision and long-term development objectives. The City has substantial discretion when adopting or amending the plan. The Planning Commission reviews and makes recommendations concerning amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Legislative Authority: Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances Zoning and subdivision ordinances convert Comprehensive Plan policies into enforceable regulations. These regulations include zoning ordinances, zoning text amendments, zoning map amendments, and subdivision regulations. The Planning Commission conducts required public hearings and makes recommendations to the City Council on zoning text amendments, zoning map amendments, and planned development overlay district rezonings. Quasi-Judicial Authority: Subdivision Applications Subdivision review applies adopted subdivision standards to a particular development. Preliminary plats are generally treated as quasi-judicial decisions because the City must determine whether the proposed subdivision satisfies the standards contained in the City Code. If an application complies with those standards, the City ordinarily must approve it. In Crystal, the Planning Commission reviews preliminary plats and makes recommendations to the City Council. Final plats are acted upon by the City Council without an additional Planning Commission recommendation, provided that the final plat conforms to the approved preliminary plat and all applicable requirements. 3 DOCSOPEN\CR205\14\1103715.v3-7/14/26 Quasi-Judicial Authority: Conditional Use Permits A conditional use is a use the zoning ordinance has already determined may be appropriate in a particular district when applicable standards are met and reasonable conditions address potential adverse effects. The Commission must determine whether the application satisfies Crystal’s general conditional-use standards and any standards for the particular use. If the standards can be satisfied through reasonable conditions, the Commission should recommend approval with those conditions. Conditions must relate to the anticipated effects of the use, be supported by the record, and stay within the City’s land-use authority. Quasi-Judicial Authority: Variances A variance permits a property owner to depart from the literal requirements of the zoning ordinance, usually concerning a dimensional requirement such as a setback, lot width, height, parking requirement, or impervious-surface limitation. A variance does not permit a use that is prohibited in the zoning district. A variance may be granted only when: 1. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the Unified Development Code; 2. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; 3. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner that is not permitted by the ordinance; 4. The property owner’s circumstances are unique to the property and were not created by the property owner; and 5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. Plan Review and Building Permits Site-plan review and building-permit review generally involve less discretion because the City is determining whether detailed plans comply with established requirements. These generally do not come before the Planning Commission, although some site plans do require Planning Commission review if they exceed certain thresholds in City Code. 4 DOCSOPEN\CR205\14\1103715.v3-7/14/26 III. Applicable laws to Planning Commissions The 60-Day Rule Minnesota Statutes, § 15.99, generally requires the City to approve or deny a complete written request relating to zoning within 60 days. The deadline begins when the City receives an application and can be extended by an additional 60 days. If the City does not act within the applicable period, the application is approved by operation of law. Minnesota Open Meeting Law The Minnesota Open Meeting Law applies to the Planning Commission. Its principal purposes are to prohibit decisions made at secret meetings, provide public notice of government meetings, and allow the public to observe officials as they receive information, discuss public business, and make decisions. Public notice is required before a meeting occurs. A meeting generally occurs when: 1. A quorum of the Commission; 2. Discuss, decide, or receive information as a group related to official business. Public notice is required whenever these criteria are met. Telephone calls, text messages, email exchanges, or similar communications among a quorum about Commission business violate the Open Meeting Law. Conflicts of Interest A conflict may arise when a commissioner or a member of the commissioner’s family has a financial, employment, contractual, property, organizational, or close personal interest in a matter, person, or entity that will come before the Commission. Minnesota law prohibits certain public officials from participating in contracts, sales, or leases in which they have a personal financial interest. A commissioner who may have a conflict should notify City staff or the City Attorney before the meeting for guidance. Gift Law Minnesota’s gift law prohibits a local official from accepting a gift from a person with a direct financial interest in a decision that the local official is authorized to make or recommend. A gift can include money, property, services, a loan, forgiveness of debt, or a promise of future employment, subject to limited statutory exceptions. A commissioner should not accept meals, tickets, discounts, services, travel, entertainment, or other benefits offered because of the commissioner’s position. 5 DOCSOPEN\CR205\14\1103715.v3-7/14/26 IV. When to Contact City Staff or the City Attorney Planning commissioners are not expected to memorize every legal requirement or independently resolve difficult procedural questions. The purpose of this memo is to help Commissioners recognize situations that warrant additional guidance and encourage them to contact City staff or the City Attorney. Rachel Tierney, City Attorney Kennedy & Graven, Chartered rtierney@kennedy-graven.com 612-337-9234