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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
April 30, 2025
I. Call To Order
Chair Bennett called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Alkire, Bornstein, Daye, Felt, Hahneman, Nelson, Padilla,
Smith, and Chair Bennett. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker,
Assistant Planner, and Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Jha and Joncas.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Padilla moved to approve the April 30, 2025, agenda. Commissioner Daye
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, April 8, 2025
Commissioner Daye moved to approve the April 8, 2025, meeting minutes. Commissioner
Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
V. Community Comment
None.
VI. Public Hearings
A. Variance for 4200 Morningside Road
Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request of 4200 Morningside Road for a Variance. Staff
recommends approval of the variance, as requested, subject to the findings and conditions listed in the
staff report.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Brian Hogan, Hogan Custom Homes, representing the applicants, addressed the Commission.
Mr. Hogan and staff addressed Commission questions.
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Public Hearing
Ms. Helen Burke, a neighbor, addressed the Commission and indicated that the proposal made sense and
that she favored the variance request.
Commissioner Felt moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Hahneman seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed the 11.5-foot setback variance and felt the changes were appropriate.
Motion
Commissioner Padilla moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the 11.5-foot setback variance as outlined in the staff memo, subject to the conditions
and findings therein. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The official City website provides access to the Commission’s discussion regarding the variance request.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Sketch Plan Review – 6016 Vernon Avenue (Vernon Memory Care)
Director Teague presented Vernon Memory Care's request for a sketch plan review.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Josh Brandsted, Greco, addressed the Commission regarding the proposed sketch plan.
The Commission asked the applicant and staff questions.
The Commission reviewed the sketch plan and offered comments that can be reviewed in the official meeting
video.
VIII. Chair and Member Comments
Received.
IX. Staff Comments
Received.
X. Adjournment
Commissioner Daye moved to adjourn the April 30, 2025, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 8:47 p.m. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.