HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 09-28 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 AT 7:30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER' CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, William Lewis; H. McClelland; L. Johnson; G. Johnson;
D. Runyan; J. Palmer; J. Paulus, V. Shaw
MEMBERS ABSENT: G. Workinger, J. Bailey, D. Johnson
STAFF PRESENT: Craig Larsen, City Planner
Jackie.Hoogenakker, Secretary
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Commissioner Palmer moved for approval of the September 7, 1988 Community
Development and Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Paulus
seconded the motion. Ayes; Palmer, McClelland, Lewis, L. Johnson, G. Johnson,
D. Runyan; J. Paulus, V. Shaw
II. NEW BUSINESS:
P-88-3 Americana State Bank
5050 France Avenue South
Edina, Minnesota
Request: Building Expansion
Mr. Larsen presented his staff report explaining the Americana Bank site is
27,414 square feet in area. The total floor area of the existing building is
15,799 square feet. The bank is proposing an 3,588 square foot addition to the
building. The addition would fill in the open area under the suspended second
story on the north side of the building. The additional floor area would be
utilized for retail banking activities. Exterior treatment for the addition
would match the existing building.
Mr. Larsen noted the proposed addition will require reconfiguring the
existing parking lot north of the building. This reconfiguration will increase
on-site parking from 19 to 23 spaces. The three existing access points will
also be relocated. The 51st Street curb cut is moved approximately 22 feet west
to improve site lines from the autobank exit.
Mr. Larsen concluded the proposed addition complies with all zoning
ordinance requirements and conforms to the 50th and France Commercial Area Plan.
Staff recommends approval subject to:
1. Public parking assessment of $2.155 per square foot for the addition
(after credit for 4 parking spaces) per 1978 HRA expansion policy.
2. Relocation of the boulevard tree on France Avenue and sidewalk
reconstruction in the northeasterly corner of the site.
3. Final design approval for the three curb cuts by the City Engineer.
Representatives for Americana State Bank were present and Mark Beckman,
Architect was present.
A discussion ensued on the less than desirable sight lines when exiting the
bank on West 51st. Street. Commissioner Palmer noted the present situation is
less than ideal but any improvement in allowing for more reaction time from
drivers exiting the bank would be a plus. Commissioner McClelland commented
that exiting the bank becomes more dangerous when the mirror is broken, which
she added seems to be quite often. She questioned who is responsible for
maintenance of the mirror. Mr. Larsen told Commissioner McClelland the City is
responsible for the maintenance of the mirror, adding vandalism has been a
continuing problem concerning it. He noted it seems as soon as the mirror is
repaired, it is broken.
Commissioner Runyan asked what would be accommodated in the new addition.
Mr. Beckman said the new addition would be lobby area and new drive up teller
area.
Commissioner Runyan moved to recommend Final Development Plan approval
subject to the three recommendations by staff. Commissioner G. Johnson seconded
the motion. Ayes, L. Johnson; McClelland; G. Johnson; Runyan; Palmer; Paulus;
Shaw; Lewis. Motion carried.
III. OTHER BUSINESS:
Amendment to Ordinance No. 801, The Platting and Subdivision Ordinance
Mr. Larsen explained to the Commission the reason for amending Subdivision
Ordinance No. 801 is to establish consistent community planning standards. The
proposed language establishes congruity between the Platting Ordinance and the
City of Edina's Comprehensive Plan.
A discussion ensued with the Commission in general agreement that the
additional language is helpful to them as a Commission and City Staff as a whole
in determining good community planning standards. Commissioner G. Johnson added
it is very important to have the platting ordinance reflect the community
planning standards which were carefully laid out in the Comprehensive plan. The
Commission added that both proposed (iii's) should be incorporated into the
amended ordinance. The second (iii) should become (iv) and will read as
follows: (iii) the suitability of the size and shape of the lots in the plat
relative to the general average size and shape of lots in the surrounding
neighborhood; (iv) the compatibility of the size, shape, location and
arrangement of the lots in the proposed plat with the proposed density and
intended use of the site;. The added (iii) is extremely important in the
subdivision of residential lots. This addition respects the diversity of
Edina's single family residential lots and offers flexibility and individuality
in reviewing subdivision requests. Roman numeral (iv) affords the same
flexibility and individuality when reviewing high density proposals.
Commissioner Palmer moved to recommend approval of amending the Platting
and Subdivision Ordinance (No. 801). Commissioner Paulus seconded the motion.
Ayes: L. Johnson, H. McClelland, G. Johnson, W. Lewis, D. Runyan, J. Paulus, J.
Palmer, V. Shaw. Motion carried.
IV. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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