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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-28 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: June 25, 2025 Page 1 of 3 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Edina City Hall Council Chambers May 28, 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, 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: Commissioners Nelson, Jha, and Joncas. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Padilla moved to approve the agenda for May 28, 2025. Commissioner Daye seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, May 14, 2025 Commissioner Daye moved to approve the minutes from the May 14, 2025, meeting. Commissioner Hahneman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. V. Community Comment None. VI. Public Hearings A. Variance Request - 7202 Shannon Drive Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request for a variance at 7202 Shannon Drive. Staff and recommended approval of the variance, as requested, subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Joshua Segal, 5414 Washburn Avenue South, addressed the Commission. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: June 25, 2025 Page 2 of 3 Staff and the applicant answered Commission questions. Public Hearing None. Commissioner Alkire moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission discussed the variance request and deemed the changes to be appropriate. Motion Commissioner Alkire moved that the Planning Commission approve the Variance Request as outlined in the staff memo, subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The official City website provides access to the Commission’s discussion regarding the variance request. B. Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Site Plan – 5516 Vernon Avenue Director Teague presented the request for 5516 Vernon Avenue, including a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat, and site plan. Staff recommends approval as requested, subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Jordan Crockett, Rashad Kennedy, and Darion Fletcher of Abundance Properties presented a video of their project and made a presentation to the Planning Commission. The Commission asked questions of the staff and the applicants. Public Hearing Ms. Susan Carlson, 5508 Goya Lane, addressed the Commission expressing concerns about the plans. Mr. Mark Kegel, 5529 Vernon Avenue, addressed the Commission and stated that he was not in favor of the current development as presented. Mr. Wayne Collins, 5532 Vernon Avenue, addressed the Commission with his concerns regarding the development. Commissioner Daye moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: June 25, 2025 Page 3 of 3 Director Teague addressed the public’s concerns regarding the designation of the properties versus multi- family. The Commission reviewed the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Site Plan. Motion Commissioner Smith moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Site Plan as outlined in the staff memo, subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 ayes, 2 nays (Bornstein, Bennett). The official City website provides access to the Commission’s discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Site Plan. VII. Chair and Member Comments Received. VIII. Staff Comments Received. IX. Adjournment Commissioner Felt moved to adjourn the May 28, 2025, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 8:52 p.m. Commissioner Hahneman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.