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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-27 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: September 10, 2025 Page 1 of 3 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Edina City Hall Council Chambers August 27, 2025 I. Call To Order Chair Bennett called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He extended thoughts and prayers to the Minneapolis and Annunciation communities for the recent tragedy. II. Roll Call Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Alkire, Daye, Felt, Hahneman, Nelson, Padilla, Smith, and Chair Bennett. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Dave Kendall, City Attorney, and Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist. Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Bornstein, Jha, and Joncas. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Daye moved to approve the agenda for August 27, 2025. Commissioner Nelson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, August 13, 2025 Commissioner Nelson moved to approve the August 13, 2025, meeting minutes. Commissioner Hahneman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. V. Community Comment None. VI. Public Hearings A. Subdivision, 6417 Warren Avenue Director Teague presented the request of Bellin Construction for a subdivision. Staff recommended approval of the subdivision, as requested, subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Tim Bellin, owner of Bellin Construction, introduced himself and provided a background of the project. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: September 10, 2025 Page 2 of 3 The Commission asked questions of the applicant and staff. Public Hearing Mr. Andre Supplee, 6421 Warren Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated he was in favor of this subdivision. Ms. Nancy Wilson, of 5400 Mildred Avenue, addressed the Commission and inquired whether a survey had been conducted. Commissioner Alkire moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Hahneman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission discussed the proposed subdivision and deemed the changes to be appropriate. Motion Commissioner Daye moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the subdivision as outlined in the staff memo, subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Commission comments can be viewed on the official City website. VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Resolution B-25-12 Finding that the Proposed Sale of Property at 5146 Eden Avenue is Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Director Teague presented the proposed sale of property at 5146 Eden Avenue. Staff recommended approval of the resolution, subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report, as requested. City Attorney Dave Kendall attended the meeting to assist in answering questions. Chair Bennett recused himself due to a possible conflict of interest. He noted his wife works for the preferred development partner. He turned the meeting over to the Vice-Chair Alkire. Staff answered Commission questions. The Commission reviewed the resolution and determined that it was consistent with the comprehensive plan. Motion Commissioner Daye moved that the Planning Commission approve Resolution B-25-12, as outlined in the staff memo, subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Hahneman seconded the motion. Motion carried with one abstention (Bennett). Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: September 10, 2025 Page 3 of 3 Commission comments can be viewed on the official City website. B. 2026-27 Work Plan Director Teague presented the 2026-27 Work Plan. Staff answered Commission questions. Commission comments can be viewed on the official City website. VIII. Chair and Member Comments Received. X. Staff Comments Received. XI. Adjournment Commissioner Daye moved to adjourn the August 27, 2025, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 8:07 p.m. Commissioner Hahneman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.