HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-02-24 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularAGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1999
7:30 P.M., EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
January 27, 1999
II. NEW BUSINESS:
P-99-1 Northwest Athletic Clubs
7300 Bush Lake Road
C-99-2 Independent School District No. 273
Cornelia Elementary School
7000 Cornelia Drive
III. ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24,1999,7:30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Gordon Johnson, John Lonsbury, David Byron, Ann
Swenson, Helen McClelland, David Runyan, Geof Workinger and
Lorelei Bergman
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Charles Ingwalson
STAFF PRESENT:
Craig Larsen and Jackie Hoogenakker
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Commissioner Swenson moved approval of the January 27, 1999,
meeting minutes. Commissioner Lonsbury seconded the motion. All voted aye;
motion carried.
II. NEW BUSINESS
C-99-2 Independent School District No. 273
Cornelia Elementary School
7000 Cornelia Drive
Request: Conditional Use Permit to add Classrooms
Mr. Larsen informed the Commission the Edina School District has
submitted plans in support of their request to add classroom space to Cornelia
School. Three of the four proposed classrooms would be added to space within
the inner courtyard area, and the fourth would be added to the northwest corner
of the building. No other improvements to the building or site are proposed.
air structure operators this evening that there is concern about the continued up-
keep of the structures.
Mr. Wise, told members of the Commission the inflated bubble appears to
be the superior choice in the tennis market. Noting lighting and ceiling height
offer a better playing field. Mr. Wise agreed some of the air structures can
appear seedy, but that may be because those structures are put up, and taken
down throughout the year. Mr. Wise said he believes the proposed air
structures will maintain their appearance for a longer period of time because
facility operators are considering keeping them up year round.
Commissioner Runyan asked if the air structures are air-conditioned in
the summer. Mr. Wise said the structures are not air conditioned. He explained
blowers are continually operating in the air structures which creates a useable
playing field. Mr. Wise added in this climate it is popular to play "open air'
tennis, which may create a situation in the summer where the club takes down
the southern most tennis dome to accommodate "open air' play. Concluding,
Mr. Wise stated Midwest is used by many residents of Edina, and our goal is to
maintain a superior facility.
Commissioner Swenson moved to recommend Conditional Use Permit
approval subject to watershed district permits. Commissioner Runyan seconded
the motion. All voted aye; motion carried.
III. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Lonsbury moved adjournment at 8:15 p.m. Commissioner
Bergman seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried.
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