HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-30 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTE SUMMARY
Regular Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission
Wednesday, May 30, 2007, 7:00 PM
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
4801 West 50th Street
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair John Lonsbury, Julie Risser, Kevin Staunton, Michael Schroeder,
Mike Fischer, Floyd Grabiel, Arlene Forrest and Katie Sierks
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Steve Brown and Nancy Scherer
STAFF PRESENT:
Cary Teague, Wayne Houle and Jackie Hoogenakker
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
The minutes of the April 25, 2007, minutes were filed with corrections.
II. NEW BUSINESS:
A-07-2 Ordinance Amendment to 850.04
Public Hearing to be held by the Planning Commission
STAFF PRESENTATION:
Planner Teague presented his staff report noting at present Edina Zoning
Ordinance requires the City Council to hold public hearings on items
relating to rezoning, preliminary and final development plans, and conditional use
permits. Planner Teague explained at this time the City Council has
recommended that the Planning Commission also hold public hearings on these
same matters.
Planner Teague concluded staff recommends that the city council adopt the
ordinance amendment to allow the planning commission to hold public hearings.
COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION:
Commissioner Fischer questioned "what real effect the proposed code
change would have on Commission meetings." Commissioner Fischer pointed
out presently all Commission meetings are public and the public is invited to
comment on all issues that come before the Commission, questioning if the
"proposed code change would formalize Commission proceedings."
Mr. Teague acknowledged Planning Commission meetings are public;
however, with the proposed code change public hearing notices would be sent to
property owners within 1000 feet of a proposed Final Development Plan, etc.,
informing those residents of a Planning Commission meeting. A Planning
Commission "meeting notice" would also appear in the Edina Sun Current.
Planner Teague informed the Commission the City Council would also continue
to conduct public hearings, adding if approved, each proposal would now have a
public hearing before both the Commission and Council.
ACTION BY THE COMMISSION:
Commissioner Fischer moved to recommend approval for A-07-02, code
change to require public hearings before the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Grabiel seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried.
A-07-3 Ordinance Amendment
On-Site Sanitary Sewerage Retention System
STAFF PRESENTATION:
Mr. Houle presented his staff report requesting approval of a change to
zoning ordinance 850.16. Mr. Houle explained the benefits of the ordinance
change would create a tool to address l&I surcharge to Edina, tool targets l&I on
private property, the proposed amendment would also make the ordinance easier
to administer with cost in lieu of option; resulting in reduction of staff and
consultant time and would eliminate unneeded on site sanitary retention facilities
and related maintenance.
With graphics Mr. Houle explained the proposed changes to ordinance
850.16 paragraph F, of Subd. 12.
Mr. Houle concluded staff recommends approval of the proposed
ordinance change.
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ACTION BY THE COMMISSION:
Commissioner Fischer moved to recommend ordinance amendment
approval to include a term change in ordinance 850.16, Subd. 12, paragraph F.
On Site Sanitary Sewerage Retention System — "Such plans must be prepared
by a registered licensed professional engineer." Commissioner Staunton
seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried.
III. INTERGOVERNMENTAL BUSINESS:
COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION:
Commissioner Grabiel thanked Mr. Teague for the invitation he extended
to Edina Commissioners to meet with planning staff and planning commissioners
from Bloomington and Richfield. Commissioner Grabiel stated he felt it was a
great opportunity and a benefit to meet with commissioners and staff from
neighboring cities.
IV. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Risser moved meeting adjournment at 7:40 PM.
Commissioner Staunton seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried.
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