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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OCTOBER 28, 2015
7:00 PM ,
I. CALL TO ORDER
Acting Chair Carr called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
IL ROLL CALL
Answering the roll call were: Lee, Strauss, Thorsen, Ma, Kivimaki, Nemerov, Forrest, Carr,
Absent from roll: Platteter, Hobbs and Olsen
1111. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Commissioner Thorsen moved approval of the October 28, 2015, meeting agenda. Commissioner
Strauss seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried. y
IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Thorsen moved approval of the October 14, 2015, Planning Commission meeting
minutes. Commissioner Lee seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Variance. Pat Hennessy. 5827 Bernard Place, Edina MN 11
Planner Presentation
Planner Aaker presented her staff report recommending variance approval subject to the following
findings:
a) The practical difficult is caused by the location of the homes to the north.
b) The encroachment into the setback continues a setback pattern and will not affect
neighboring properties or the street scape.
C) The request is reasonable given the location of the existing home and existing floor plan.
Approval of the variance is also subject to the following condition.
1.. The home must be construction per the proposed plans date stamped September 28, 2015.
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Appearing for the Applicant
Pat and Jennifer Hennessy
Applicant Presentation
Mr. Hennessy addressed the Commission noting the house was constructed in 1939 with a very small
kitchen which is in need of enlargement. Hennessy asked the Commission for their support.
Discussion
A brief discussion ensued with Commissioners in agreement that the variance is justified and is a minimal
approach to gain more living space. y
Public Hearing
Acting Chair Car opened the public hearing.
No one was present to speak to the issue.
Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Strauss seconded the
motion. All voted aye; public hearing closed. +
Motion
Commissioner Nemerov moved variance approval based on staff findings and subject to
staff conditions. Commissioner Thorsen seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion
carried.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
Acting Chair Carr asked if anyone was in the audience that would like to speak; being none;
Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public comment period. Commissioner Lee seconded the
motion. All voted aye; motion to close public comment carried.
VII. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
None
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Acting Chair Carr acknowledged back of packet materials.
IX. CHAIR AND MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Thorsen informed Commissioners the Grandview Transportation Committee will hold a
public meeting on Monday, November 2, 2015 at City Hall in the Mayors Conference Room. Thorsen
said all are welcome to attend.
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Acting Chair Carr apprised the Commission on the work of the Greater Southdale Area Work Group
and their continued weekly meetings. Carr said at this time the group is discussing each of the four
quadrants identified as the Greater Southdale Area.
X. STAFF COMMENTS
None.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Thorsen moved adjournment at 7:30 p.m. Commission Strauss seconded
the motion. All voted aye; motion to adjourn carried.
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dully submitted
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