HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-05-03 Council Work Session MINUTES
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
ON MARCH 15,2005 AT 5:00 P.M.
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ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Housh, Hulbert, Masica, Swenson and Mayor
Hovland. Also attending the meeting were members of the Subdivision Task Force Rod Hardy,
N. Craig Johnson, Robert Johnson and Meg Mannix; and Planning Commissioners Steve
Brown, Dave Byron, Helen McClelland, David Runyan, Michael Schroeder and Geoffrey
Workinger.
Mayor Hovland explained the purpose of the meeting was to receive the results of the
Subdivision Task Force's Study completed with Greg Ingraham, Ingraham and Associates, the
consultant who assisted the Task Force.
Mr. Ingraham reviewed the Task Force's study findings as follows:
Study Goals:
• Objectively analyze the subdivision regulations (independent consultant and resident
Task Force).
• Evaluate subdivisions that were built using the regulations.
• Compare Edina's regulations to other cities.
• Determine if changes are needed.
• If needed,prepare recommendations for ordinance amendments.
Study Task Force Members:
• Rod Hardy • Mary Vasaly
• N. Craig Johnson • Craig Larsen,City Planner
• Robert Johnson • Greg Ingraham,AICP,Ingraham&
• Meg Mannix Associates,Inc.
Edina Subdivision Regulations-Single Family Residential District(Paraphrased):
• Lot size, width, depth and width-to-lot perimeter ratio of new subdivisions must be
equal to or greater than the median lot size, width, depth and width to perimeter ratio
of the surrounding neighborhood (properties within 500 feet of the proposed
subdivision).
• Basic Code Premise - New lots must be substantially similar to the surrounding existing
lots.
Study Process:
• Evaluate subdivisions built since 1990.
• Review existing subdivision regulations.
• Comparison with other cities ordinances.
• Task Force meeting-review goals and code.
• Task Force evaluates subdivisions.
• Task Force meeting- discuss evaluations,regulations and draft recommendations.
• Prepare findings and final recommendations.
Minutes/Edina City Council Work Session/May 3,2005
City Approved Subdivisions since 1990-*Indicated Task Force Reviewed:
• Brennan Addition Approved 1990* • Arrowhead Addition 11-Lots Approved
• Jyland Whitney Approved 1990* 1996*
• Ratelle Hill Approved 1990* • Brendan Glen Approved 2003*
• Cunningham Addition Approved 1991 • Blake Heights Approved 2001 &2004
• Harold Woods Lane Approved 1992* • Mendoza 2-lot Addition Approved 2003
• Granger Addition 2-Lots Approved 1992* • Aaron Addition 2-Lots Approved 1995
• Granger Addition 2-Lots Approved 1992 • Zuppkewood Addition
• Willards Knoll Approved 1993 • Northview 2-Lots Approved 1999
• Fink Addition Approved 1993* • Olinger Ridge 2-Lots Approved 2000
• Oak Bend Approved 1995 • Gearen Addition Approved 2003
Study Findings and Recommendation:
• Some subdivisions are "islands"within older housing. Acceptable and natural situation.
• Quality of the new subdivisions is high. Matches or exceeds the surrounding
neighborhood.
• New subdivisions are appropriate for the neighborhood and the city.
• Setbacks seem too small in some subdivisions,but larger houses on smaller lots are OK.
• City should maintain setbacks and lot coverage limits similar to the surrounding area.
• Existing subdivision code promotes good development and is appropriate. No changes
are recommended.
The Council, Task Force and Planning Commission discussed the results of the study and its
implications. Consensus was that nothing further needed to be done with the City's
subdivision regulations.
In addition, the group also discussed the setbacks and variances and the impact of both large
renovations and teardowns. Staff will pursue a list of potential participants for a group to study
this set of issues in the near future.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at
6:25 p.m.
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