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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-07-16 City Council Regular MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL JULY 16, 2019 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland. Absent: None. 111. MEETING AGENDA APPROVED AS PRESENTED Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT David Frenkel, Edina, spoke against the City Manager's recent comments on Twitter against Minneapolis public schools and asked that stronger social media policies be put in place. Mr. Frenkel then shared concerns about the lack of silt barriers in place in Arden Park as required by law during construction projects. Rhonda Bland, 7000 Carry Road, thanked the Council for the process, listening to the neighborhood's concerns regarding the Dublin Road site for Water Treatment Plant #5, and the positive outcome. Frank Lorenz, 7151, York Avenue South, spoke about high traffic volumes on 50th Street and Vernon Avenue and how commuters used these streets as alternatives during construction projects. He suggested creating a bus system to help alleviate traffic during rush hours. IV.A. CITY MANAGER'S RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS Manager Neal responded to past Community Comments. V. CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTED AS PRESENTED Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Staunton, approving the consent agenda as presented: V.A. Approve minutes of the June 18, 2019, Work Session and Regular Meeting V.B. Approve payment claims for Check Register Claims Pre-List Dated June 20-July I I, 2019 totaling $6,289,478.96, Electronic Payment Register Dated June 20-July 11, 2019 totaling $414,466.32 and Credit Card Transactions April 26-May 27, 2019 totaling $71,584.99 V.C. Approve New On-Sale Wine and 3.2 On-Sale Beer Liquor License for RH F&B Minnesota LLC dba Restoration Hardware V.D. Approve 2019-2020 City Insurance Renewals V.E. Approve Liability Coverage Statutory Limits V.F. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-48: Authorizing Application for Livable Communities Demonstration Account Grant Funds V.G. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Fred Richards Park Phase I Site Improvements, JL Theis, Inc., $113,050 Page 1 Minutes/Edina City Council/July 16, 2019 V.H. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Fred Richards Park Phase I Playground Equipment and Installation, Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground $120,920.00 V.I. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Fred Richards Park Phase I Open Air Shelter, Cedar Forest Products $38,300.00 V.J. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Resurfacing Parking Lot at Cornelia Park, Bituminous Roadways, $37,800 V.K. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Three 2020 Western Star Single-Axle Trucks with Plows, Boyer Trucks & TBEI, Inc. $548,886.90 V.L. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, One 2020 Western Star Tandem-Axle Trucks with Plow, Boyer Trucks & TBEI, Inc. $199,138.12 V.M. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Water Treatment Plant No. 3 Interior Painting, Champion Coatings, Inc., $42,100.00 V.N. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Liquor Store Point of Sale Software Renewal, Lightspeed POS $46,901.80 V.O. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Browndale Avenue Stormwater Improvements, Pember Companies, Inc., $508,086.75 V.P. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Traffic Signal and Pedestrian Facility Improvements at Wooddale Avenue and Valley View Road, Meyer Contracting Inc. $299,247.00 V.Q. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Change Order No. I for 77th Street Sanitary Sewer Emergency Repair, Insituform, $73,860.00 V.R. Approve Request for Purchase, awarding the bid to the recommended low bidder, Interlachen Boulevard and W. 59th Street Mill and Overlay, GMH Asphalt Corporation $502,448.62 V.S. Response to Amended Petition Requesting Street Reconstruction of Woodland Road V.T. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-53: Approving Amendment to City Council Meeting Agenda V.U. Approve Traffic Safety Report of May 28, 2019 V.V. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-52: Accepting Donations V.W. Approve Revised Charge for the Housing Strategy Task Force Rol!call: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS V.I.A. HONORING EDINA'S FIRST ROBOTICS TEAM — PROCLAIMED Mayor Hovland read in full a proclamation honoring Edina's FIRST Robotics Team 1816 - "The Green Machine" who won rrthe top award at the World Championship event in Detroit, Michigan in May 2019. The Chairman's Award was given to a FIRST Robotics team judged to have had the most significant, measurable impact on the world and inspiring young people to appreciate and pursue careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. This was the most prestigious award given at the annual event and Team 1816 was the first team from Minnesota to earn the award. Tenzing Wyatt, Oscar Wetum, Dalla Beckensted, shared a presentation on FIRST Robotics and the importance of STEM then shared a video and explained more about their deep space robot Zeta. A round of applause was offered by the audience. Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, approving the proclamation honoring Edina's FIRST Robotics Team. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Page 2 Minutes/Edina City Council/July 16. 2019 Motion carried. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD — Affidavits of Notice presented and ordered placed on file. VILA. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-51 APPROVING PUBLIC DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT VACATION AT 4901 W. 77TH STREET — ADOPTED City Engineer Millner stated Pentagon Village, LLC, had applied for drainage and utility easement vacation at 4901 W. 77th Street. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Public Testimony No one appeared. Member Fischer made a motion, seconded by Member Brindle, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. Member Fischer introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2019-51 vacating right-of- way easement, 4901 W. 77th Street, Pentagon Village redevelopment project. Member Brindle seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII.B. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-49 APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW AND SETBACK VARIANCES FOR 6950 FRANCE AVENUE — ADOPTED Community Development Director Teague said the applicant, Luigi Bernardi, was proposing to tear down the existing office building to build a new retail building with surface parking in the rear. The request required site plan review with a side street setback variance from 35 feet to 16 feet from an unimproved right-of-way. He said on July 10, 2019, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request and included a condition that the existing sidewalk remain on the site. He shared revisions from sketch plan review that included upgrades of building materials, enhanced landscaping, and electric charging stations and noted the applicant had requested the existing sidewalk along France Avenue remain but staff was requesting removal and construction of a new eight-foot sidewalk away from the building. The Council asked about widths curb-to-curb north to 69th to 70th Streets. Mr. Teague said a five-foot wide narrower strip separated the areas. The Council shared concerns about traffic from the west as the site was next to Kinderberry Hill childcare center and asked whether Kinderberry was aware of the proposed project. Mr. Teague said a traffic and parking study was conducted, which concluded the existing roads could support the project and parking was adequate. He said no separation was proposed from Kinderberry such as fencing, etc., and he was unaware of conversations with the childcare center regarding the project. Edward Farr, Edward Farr Architects, shared the proposed project and commented about existing ingress and egress easement through the daycare property and how it would be useful for office users as it would reduce traffic conflicts. He said there would be no signage to promote the access so usage would cease and they would be obtaining an internal access easement from the property owner as well. He shared proof of parking and greenspace with a 50-foot setback off France Avenue as recommended then shared the proposed pedestrian engaging features that included benches, lighting, visible stormwater features, and outdoor furniture. Mr. Farr spoke about the trail and intent to widen where not to eight feet and extend past Bremer Bank but noted the trail would not provide a convenient route and would include some challenges. He said the applicant intended to shift the rain gardens east to obtain more infiltration and better a visual feature then shared the current rendering and proposed materials with four-sided Page 3 Minutes/Edina City Council/July 16, 2019 architecture, four tenant bays possible, with two only entrances on France Avenue. He noted the conifers would be retained between 6950 and the Vitamin Shoppe as the conifers would act as good buffer for the neighboring property. The Council referred to trees along France Avenue in the new development called The Avenue and asked about any plans to continue the tree corridor. The Council also asked for more detail on the stormwater features. Mr. Farr explained three overstory trees would be included and they would improve the current chamber system and incorporate rain gardens in the front yard. He noted the building would be 30 feet high with 20 feet of glass and a parapet. Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. Public Testimony Frank Lorenz, 7151 York Avenue South, addressed the Council. David Buyse, commercial real estate broker representing Southdale Pet Hospital at 3910 W. 70th Street, addressed the Council. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. The Council referred to concerns raised during public testimony regarding mosquitoes from the rain gardens and continued concerns about traffic cut through. The Council requested the applicant contact the daycare to explore possible solutions. Mr. Farr said the gardens were actually storm water management features and included an architectural rock basin to address potential mosquito concerns as well as special filtration media to infiltrate water quickly. The Council asked about sidewalk concerns, the difference in what the Planning Commission wanted, why 5 feet vs 8 feet, to mitigate width, and allow an alternate path. Mr. Teague replied staff wanted an 8-foot sidewalk and moved back farther from France as well as proposed sidewalk by the building. Mr. Mic Johnson wanted a double row of trees so removing sidewalk allows for trees, and sidewalk closer to the building would serve the site. The Council spoke about 691/2 Street, which was actually an access easement, and if the variance and opening would not include parking. Mr. Teague said the area for a variance was 50 feet, which could be corrected in the future with new street realignment and would then be the east/west connection for the block and made into a boulevard street at that width. The Council asked about the parking lot easement, stalls set behind the building, and if the easement around the current parking was considered. The Council suggested closing off the easement access to address traffic concerns. Mr. Farr said the easement was solely in the driveway lane, not in stalls, and was taken into consideration. He would prefer to keep the area open as all other lots around the block were connected and offered alternatives for connectivity and circulation as well as emergency vehicle access. The Council inquired about the one-story design instead of a mansard roof. Mr. Farr said this was the best size to support with surface parking, adding the tenant was looking for a modern contemporary structure. The Council referred to eventual iron deposits on the building and suggested review of either stone treatment or a cleaning plan. The Council spoke about the excellent building materials and design and how the France Avenue front looked well but double trees could block the building over time. The Council suggested more substance for the pergola but agreed it fit well with the other buildings. The Council noted internal circulation issues had existed for many years and part of solution would be on Kinderberry. The Page 4 Minutes/Edina City Council/July 16, 2019 Council voiced support for the variance with 100 feet of separation from the building to the north as it helped set up a future Southdale plan with subtle of building placement and parking. Member Brindle introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2019-49 approving a site plan with variances at 6950 France Avenue with the following conditions: I . Subject to staff approval, the site must be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the following plans, unless modified by the conditions below: • Site plan date stamped May 3 I, 2018. • Grading plan date stamped May 31, 20187. • Landscaping plan date stamped May 31, 2018. • Building elevations date stamped May 31, 2018. 2. Prior the issuance of a building permit, a final landscape plan must be submitted, subject to staff approval. Landscape plan must meet all minimum Zoning Ordinance requirements. The trees on the east side of the site shall be preserved if possible, during construction. 3. The property owner is responsible for replacing any required landscaping that dies. 4. Submit a copy of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District permit. The City may require revisions to the approved plans to meet the district's requirements. 5. Compliance with the conditions required by the city engineer in his memo dated July 3, 2019. 6. Building plans are subject to review and approval of the fire marshal at the time of building permit. 7. The existing sidewalk shall remain on the site. Member Staunton seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VII.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-50 APRPOVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT WITH VARIANCES FOR 5841 OAKLAWN AVENUE — ADOPTED Mr. Teague said Steve Sandberg was proposing to subdivide his property at 5841 Oaklawn into two lots. The existing home would be torn down and two new homes built. There was an existing pedestrian and utility easement located over a vacated right-of-way of a portion of 59th Street which would remain. He stated the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request but added a condition that the building height on Lot I should be regulated as a 50-foot wide lot with a 35-foot height maximum. Mr. Teague shared the existing driveway connected to 59th Street should be eliminated, and drainage plans should connect to the drain tile system along the east lot line subject to review and approval of the city engineer. Mr. Teague reviewed the practical difficulty of location of 59th Street and pedestrian and utility easements. Steve Sandburg, 2929 17th Avenue South, Minneapolis, said his family purchased the lot in 1949 and loved living in Edina. Now he would like to use the lot for investment property. The Council asked if the applicant was willing to expand the easement to 30 feet, if approved. Mr. Sandburg said he would, adding there was 20 feet on this site and 10 feet on the site to the south. David Knaeble, Civilside Work, 4931 W. 35th Street, St. Louis Park, said they were in support of all conditions from the Planning Commission with 50-foot widths, height restrictions, drain tile, and elimination of the driveway. He said drainage concerns would not increase as all would be in the 59th Street right-of-way so there would be no increased drainage to any offsite properties. The Council noted the street was higher than the sidewalk to the front of the home and asked if the new homes would be the same grade or raised. The Council also asked if the legacy tree by the driveway could be retained. The Council spoke about water concerns by neighbors due to grade change and the importance of including stormwater elements in landscaping where possible. Mr. Knaeble said the plan was shown to the level of the existing home but noted the legacy tree would most likely be taken by the builder. Page 5 Minutes/Edina City Council/July 16, 2019 Mayor Hovland opened the public hearing at 8:38 p.m. Public Testimony Matthew So, 5837 Oaklawn Avenue, addressed the Council. Matt Glatzel, 5800 Brookview Avenue, addressed the Council. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded by Member Fischer, to close the public hearing. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. The Council asked questions after testimony regarding reasons for the variance approval. Mr. Teague reviewed that because of the right-of-way in the southeast corner, the building on Lot I would be restricted and also on the lot to the south. He said Lot 2 would be the same size as other lots in the area at 50 feet wide and was reasonable. The Council noted Lot I was a little larger than average due to the right-of-way vacation then asked about grade change, the resulting building on Lot I, and at what point would the grade change. Mr. Teague said drainage would not extend onto adjacent properties any more than currently and possibly even less. The Council spoke about minimizing and uniformity of lot size then asked about risks to other neighbors based on discharged water with the creation of two new lots. Mr. Millner said the rain garden and swale was needed to get to the 59th Street drain tile but staff would review that with site plan prior to permits. Currently, staff was were comfortable with the application. The Council said while challenging, the request was consistent with the neighborhood and City Code with a smaller footprint and the result of two new families to the community. The Council shared concerns about the home's south lot of 80 feet, three-stall garage, and frontage. The Council did want two next to each other but was in favor of the subdivision as it retained neighborhood character. Member Anderson introduced and moved adoption of Resolution No. 2019-50 approving a preliminary plat with variances at 5841 Oaklawn Avenue based on the following conditions: I .The City must approve the final plat within one year of preliminary approval or receive a written application for a time extension or the preliminary approval will be void. 2. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following items must be submitted: a. Submit evidence of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District approval. The City may require revisions to the preliminary plat to meet the district's requirements. b. A curb-cut permit must be obtained from the Edina engineering department. c. A grading, drainage and erosion control plan subject to review and approval of the city engineer. The proposed plans shall meet all conditions outlined in the engineering memo dated June 18, 2019. d. There shall be no increase in peak rate or volume to neighboring private property. e. Any disturbance to the roadway caused by the construction of the new homes must be repaired by replacing the asphalt pavement from curb-to-curb and from saw-cut to saw-cut. f. A construction management plan will be required for the construction of the new homes. g. Utility hook-ups are subject to review of the city engineer. 3. No structure shall be constructed within the utility and pedestrian easement located over the south 30 feet of Lot I. 4.The building height on Lot I shall be regulated as a 50-foot-wide lot. No taller than 35 feet to the ridge line. 5.The existing driveway connected to 59th Street shall be eliminated. 6.The drainage plans shall connect to the drain tile system along the east lot line subject to review and approval of the city engineer. 7. Expanding the easement to 20 feet. Page 6 Minutes/Edina City Council/July 16. 2019 Member Brindle seconded the motion. Rollcall: Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS VIII.A. LAKE CORNELIA VEGETATED BUFFER PROJECT CONCEPT AND COST-SHARE AGREEMENT — APPROVED Assistant Director of Parks and Natural Resources Swenson shared communication efforts for the Lake Cornelia Vegetated Buffer Project concept and cost that included correspondence, presentations, Better Together, open houses, and Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. He reviewed the park strategic plan to protect, enhance and restore the City's natural resources, and areas with no net loss of natural areas. He identified low-use park land areas that could be converted to native or low input ground covers to lessen maintenance and provide greater habitat. Mr. Swenson shared Lake Cornelia blue-green algae concerns and how it was listed on the federal impaired waters lists and the need for a buffer and Clean Water Strategy by 2020. He outlined areas and existing conditions and challenges that included access from adjacent property owners, proximity to the 6629 home, and encroachment issues with irrigation systems, etc., then reviewed the funding source that included partnership with Nine Mile Creek Watershed District for $25,000 and shoreline naturalization funding with an estimate of $50,000. He noted the buffer was there not just for water quality but also to change the land use from mowed to natural. Mr. Millner said staff was looking for low-cost methods to address these goals and said the Watershed required a 10-year maintenance period. If approved, some plantings and clean-up would be done yet this year. He commented on the goal to maintain to the property line and how some residents did not wish to do so. The Council asked about reasons for the land use change and culvert plan then spoke about how the project seemed early with next year's overall lake management plan. Mr. Swenson said staff was trying to find underutilized mowed area to convert to natural for sustainability and noted the culvert went between the 4524 and 4520 homes to bring from the watershed to the south. The Council noted the City received encouragement to start to address this problem and agreed on the need for a broader overall strategy then asked questions about the buffer depth and if the main concern was 60 feet from the property line to the shore of the lake. The Council suggested a more gradual line to give a 25-30-foot buffer and provide more relief to homes closer to the lake to ensure all homes had 10 feet of relief for more uniformity. The Council noted how residents had been taking care of the area for the most part now and commented about inconsistent history of the City in interactions with neighbors and maintenance and not being able to maintain the areas properly. The Council said residents know they have no legal right to the area but had been maintaining to address the look and since the project would not fully address the algae concerns, a 30-foot buffer would be more appropriate. Doug Mensing, Senior Ecologist for Applied Ecological Services, Inc., reviewed the proposed plan of enhanced woodlands to remove invasive buckthorn and Ash trees and the intent to be more visibly permeable. He said the design maintenance plan would cover 10 years and add low-growing plants and native grasses that would obscure views and include shade-plants or savanna plants of three feet or less and would enhance the emergent zone and improve habitats for fish and frogs. The Council asked about plant options that would allow pedestrians to access the lake and stop treating lawns right to the lake. The Council noted lake use change would result in loss of a current utility for play use and a 30-foot buffer would be a good start. The Council suggested the possible sale of property to the homeowners with easements to allow lake access and provide controls such as limited fertilizer use, etc. The Council spoke about the buffer on the lake side of the trail including a trail as a boundary. Mr. Swenson said any trail would be approximately 50 feet or closer in some places. Page 7 Minutes/Edina City Council/July 16, 2019 Mr. Neal shared there were many different opportunities and encroachment issues to compare too and cautioned against handling this one differently. The Council said the City should still maintain the area as public land and provide accountability. He asked about boat access. Mr. Swenson said the proposed plantings would not affect access to the lake and the lake would include one public access. Mr. Millner added staff would need to confirm if the grant amount would change based on Council direction. The Council stressed the importance of lake access and the ability to enjoy the park then spoke about retaining everything on the east end to the first property and putting responsibility on the neighbors to maintain so the City could do what was needed in the 30-foot buffer and provide room for a trail. Member Staunton made a motion, seconded to Member Brindle, approving Lake Cornelia Vegetated Buffer project with 30-foot limitation concept and Nine Mile Creek Watershed District cost-share agreement grant with continued maintenance and design, and directing staff to proceed to bid stage. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. The Council took a short recess. VIII.B. W. 58TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION CONCEPT AND RECEIVE UPDATED PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT REPORT — APPROVED Mr. Millner shared the West 58th Street reconstruction concept public engagement process had over 3,000 site visits and 118 engaged visitors who provided feedback on use patterns, concepts, alternatives interests, and issues. He said there was value of input at all stages and since the opportunity for street changes was infrequent, now was the time. The existing street was not centered on the right-of-way and the pedestrian and bike master plan included more emphasis on shared uses. He said staff was asking for approval of a concept that balanced the needs of the residents and City and spoke about reduced property impacts, separated off-street and on-street bike facilities, and materials. Mr. Millner said the lighting style input was 60% and the result was Alternative A with lane widths of 12 feet that separated pedestrians from vehicles with the boulevard to include turf, day lilies or trees, and could address stormwater issues too. He shared the justification for Alternative A that included narrow vehicle lanes, least amount of property impacts, off-street bike and pedestrians with buffers from vehicles, space for landscaping and stormwater, enhanced crosswalk to Pamela Park, and limited loss of driveway parking. The Council asked about potential parking bays. Mr. Millner said bays could be a possibility on the north side to allow more parking and slow traffic. He shared photos with proposed lines to depict property impacts and where fencing would likely be removed, then reviewed driveway and slope analysis and the resulting resident-created alternatives through an engaged community. Mr. Millner also reviewed next steps including assessment estimates, preliminary engineering, design determine impacts, and December public hearing. The Council commented on the online tool usefulness and possible alternatives then asked since residents were comfortable with no more than an eight-foot impact into their yards on the north, could bikes still be separated. Mr. Millner said the separation was not possible and felt more room was needed so families using the bikeway would not co-mingle with traffic. He would not recommend five-foot bikeways but would suggest six feet instead. He noted there would be no room for stormwater treatments. Mr. Millner reviewed what could work on the south side with six- to eight-foot impacts. Discussion was held on the ability of cities to lower the speed limit to 25 mph beginning August I but that implementation could be complicated. The Council asked about the Discussion Only option and how it included no buffer and concerns about width and the importance of completing the loop to Pamela Park to take bike traffic off a portion of 58th Street and create adequate access. Mr. Millner said the City was designing for future users and if there Page 8 Minutes/Edina City Council/July 16, 2019 was an eight-foot path or trail, he would be concerned about not engaging residents on Fillbrook first. Discussion was held about the bituminous being the same level as the roadway with a divider but the protection would not feel like an asphalt sidewalk and separated from traffic. Mr. Millner said the buffered bike lane would need to be vertical and need more space to keep cars out, probably with a curb and maintenance, but cars could drive up and over. The Council asked about crosswalks and the need for another at Kellogg. Mr. Millner said school buses served as a crosswalk. He would prefer to wait to monitor and add later at the property owners' request. The Council spoke about the need for a boulevard buffer and to keep impacts to nothing greater than 8 feet to accomplish a sidewalk on the north. The Council shared concerns about redesign and a hybrid solution and how changing the design without an opportunity for new feedback would not honor the process. Mr. Millner clarified as the design was being created, staff would work with the property owners on impacts. Member Brindle made a motion, seconded to Member Staunton, to approve Alternative A as the concept for W. 58th Street from Wooddale Avenue to Xerxes Avenue with conditions beginning on the north side with a five-foot sidewalk, two-foot boulevard, eleven-foot travel lanes, eight-foot concrete bike walk, and concrete sidewalk. Ayes: Anderson, Brindle, Fischer, Staunton, Hovland Motion carried. VIII.C. SKETCH PLAN — 7001 AND 7025 FRANCE AVENUE — REVIEWED Community Development Director Teague said the Council was asked to consider a sketch plan request to redevelop the southeast corner of 70th and France (7001 & 7025 France Avenue.) The applicant would tear down the existing 66,200 square foot office and bank, and build a 5,500 square foot US Bank building with drive-through, 4,000 square foot retail building with drive-through, 7,000 square foot multi-tenant retail building, 120-unit market rate apartment (181,000 square foot), and 80-unit affordable housing apartment (75,000 square foot) Carl Robert, Ryan Companies, said the site would allow for redevelopment and the bank to continue operations. He said the bank would be opaque and set back with current subtenants leaving and no public space or sidewalks currently. He shared the interior promenade and full acre of uses with high-quality architecture, large living units made for Edina empty-nesters, with high and oversized ceilings and terraces, 40% affordable units included, and very walkable to income-qualified jobs. He shared their plan to break up the superblock as guided by the Southdale Area Plan with mixed use and total lifestyle housing options to retain Edina residents with connection to a high-quality public realm that has public pathways, patios, green space, and lighting. Mr. Robert said the ground floor uses would be transparent and engage France Avenue with pedestrian-scaled buildings, and supportive of future connections to the promenade and Hazelton Road. Josh Ekstrand, National Director of Design and Arch on Overall Master Plan of Ryan, reviewed how the project supported the Southdale Area Plan design guidelines by forming street rooms with new housing options, pedestrian-friendly pathways, and a sustainable public realm. He reviewed the project would include a 5,500-square foot flagship US Bank branch, 4,000 square feet of standalone retail, 7,000 square feet multi-tenant retail, 120 market-rate multifamily units, 80 workforce units, and public realm enhancements of sidewalks, interior streets, outdoor seating, and greenspace. He said they would reduce surface parking from 205 to 149 stalls and all residential parking would be addressed in the enclosed parking with a one-story of structured at grade and below grade that did not rely on surface parking. Terry Menard, Confluence Landscape, said the overall public realm was to create a neighborhood environment, pedestrian streets and sidewalks to connect, parking lot plantings and enriched public and private spaces with a dog park, public art, stormwater infrastructure, and intimate gathering space with seating and connections to residential and on street parking. This will create a downtown feel with large glass storefronts, visibility, and plantings well above the existing France Avenue with center plaza space. Page 9 Minutes/Edina City Council/July 16, 2019 The Council asked questions about meeting the Southdale Area Plan and indicated that while the eastern side was good with pedestrian experiences and led north to a woonerf, the blocks were still too big. The Council was concerned about the west side parking field being visible from the street, not creating street rooms along France Avenue, and the need for more height and 50-foot setbacks as the promenade concept did not flow through the site well and connect people to the site. The Council said the concept of new local streets did not really connect and stressed the need to work with Hennepin County on proposed curb cuts to drive the remainder of the development, and add more in landscaping around the curb cut to shield parking. The Council spoke about tenant selection, residential being more attractive than the proposed commercial, timing, and rating the housing strategy task force on housing created. The Council asked for more graceful transitions within the site and neighboring sites and agreed on the need to complement adjacent sites and relieve challenges with those sites. The Council cautioned against using too modern architecture as it could become dated quickly and suggested focusing more on classic architecture. The Council suggested reorganization of the site to highlight US Bank as the cornerstone and clarified the senior and affordable use housing should look similar to the other housing with the promenade through the site to provide pedestrian accesses from one building to another. The Council spoke about setting the building back at 50 feet, adding public art, and stressed sustainability in all buildings such as composting and low-energy lights, noting there was too much surface parking. The Council stressed the importance of this site and US Bank wanting to remain open until the new bank was constructed but suggested a temporary relocation so an appropriate Class A office building with height could be created on France Avenue as the site needed to feel more urban and human-centric, not car-centric. The Council thanked the applicant for this proposal and said it looked forward to seeing the revised plan. IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS IX.A. CORRESPONDENCE - Received Mayor Hovland acknowledged the Council's receipt of various correspondence. IX.B. MINUTES — Received I. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION, MAY 9, 2019 2. TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, MAY 16, 2019 3. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION, MAY 28, 2019 4. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION JUNE II, 2019 5. HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION, APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2019 Informational; no action required. X AVIATION NOISE UPDATE — Received XI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS — Received XII. MANAGER'S COMMENTS — Received XIII. CITY COUNCIL UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS — Received d the meeting adjourned (1141. 11 A Minutes approved by Edina City Council, August 7, 2019 11111k7C aures B. Hovland, Mayor Video Copy of the July 16, 2019, meeting available. Page 10 XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Hovlan at 11:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Clerk