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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-10 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: September 25, 2025 Page 1 of 4 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Edina City Hall Council Chambers September 10, 2025 I. Call To Order Chair Bennett called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Alkire, Daye, Felt, Nelson, Padilla, Jha, Just, and Chair Bennett. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director; Addison Lewis, Community Development Coordinator; Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager; Jessica Wilson, Water Resource Manager; and Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist. Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Bornstein, Hahneman, and Smith. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Alkire moved to approve the agenda for September 10, 2025. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, August 27, 2025 Commissioner Daye moved to approve the minutes from the August 27, 2025, meeting. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. V. Special Recognitions and Presentations A. Welcome Student Commissioners, Leonore Just and Aditi Jha Chair Bennett introduced student commissioners Aditi Jha and Leonore Just, highlighting the importance of their perspectives and experiences. Student Commissioners Jha and Just shared their interests with the Commission and residents. VI. Community Comment Mr. Richard Hellebrand, 5904 Olinger Boulevard, expressed concerns about the teardown of historic houses on Olinger Boulevard, citing low ceilings and narrow stairs as reasons given by the developer. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: September 25, 2025 Page 2 of 4 Chair Bennett acknowledged the concerns. Director Teague explained the city’s role in regulating setbacks and height, but not to completely stop teardowns. VII. Public Hearings A. Site Plan Review and Variance – 5036 France Avenue South Community Development Coordinator Lewis presented the request for a site plan and variance. Staff recommended denial of the site plan and variance, as detailed in the staff report. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Ryan Burnett and Mr. Daniel Del Prado presented their vision for the Americana restaurant, emphasizing the need for a dynamic and unique concept to revitalize the neighborhood. The Commission asked staff and the applicants questions. Public Hearing Ms. Rebecca Sorenson, 4304 Eaton Place, voiced strong support for the proposed Americana restaurant, highlighting its potential to bring new energy and vitality to the district. Chair Bennett noted the positive feedback received on the City’s engagement website, BetterTogetherEdina.Org, indicating broad support for the project. Commissioner Padilla moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Daye seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission discussed the site plan and variance request, and after thorough discussion, felt that the changes were warranted. Motion Commissioner Padilla moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the site plan and variance, including bike or electric scooter parking, subject to the findings and conditions outlined in the staff report. Commissioner Felt seconded the motion. Motion carried with one opposed (Daye). Commission and resident comments can be viewed on the official City website. B. Ordinance No. 2025-09; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 36 of the Edina City Code Concerning Zoning, Article X. Floodplain Districts Water Resource Manager Jessica Wilson presented Ordinance No. 2025-09, amending Chapter 36 of the Edina Code concerning Zoning, Article X. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 2025-09, as requested, subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Staff answered Commission questions. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: September 25, 2025 Page 3 of 4 Public Hearing Ms. Nora Davis, 6921 Southdale Road, shared her personal experience with flooding in 1987 and emphasized the importance of the work done to address flood risks. Commissioner Daye moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Motion Commissioner Daye moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of Ordinance No. 2025-09, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 36 of the Edina City Code concerning Zoning, Article X, Floodplain Districts, 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. C. Ordinance No. 2025-10; An Ordinance Amendment Regarding Stormwater Management Water Resource Manager Jessica Wilson presented Ordinance No. 2025-10, an Ordinance Amendment regarding Stormwater Management. Staff answered Commission questions. Public Hearing Ms. Nora Davis, 6921 South Dale, addressed the Commission, indicating her support for the amendment. Commissioner Daye moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Motion Commissioner Nelson moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of Ordinance No. 2025-10, an Ordinance Amendment Regarding Stormwater Management 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. VIII. Reports/Recommendations A. 2026-2027 Planning Commission Work Plan Director Teague presented the 2026-2027 Planning Commission Work Plan. Staff answered Commission questions. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: September 25, 2025 Page 4 of 4 IX. Chair and Member Comments Received. X. Staff Comments Received. XI. Adjournment Commissioner Padilla moved to adjourn the September 10, 2025, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 9:14 p.m. Commissioner Daye seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.