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City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
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Edina City Hall Council Chambers
February 28, 2018, 7:00 P.M.
I. Call To Order
Vice Chair Nemerov called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
II. Roll Call
Answering the roll were: Commissioners Hobbs, Lee, Thorsen, Strauss, Hamilton, Berube, Vice Chair
Nemerov. Student Members, Mittal. Staff, City Planner, Teague, Support Staff, Hoogenakker
Absent from the roll: Olsen, Bennett,Jones
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
A motion was made by Commissioner Thorsen to approve the February 28, 2018, meeting
agenda. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Thorsen to approve the minutes of the February 14,
2018, meeting minutes. Commissioner Hobbs seconded the motion. All voted aye. The
motion carried.
V. Public Hearings
A. Rezoning and Variances— 5000 Vernon Avenue; Rezoning from PCD-4 to PCD-2 with
Variances— Continue Public Hearing to March 14, 2018.
Vice Chair Nemerov explained that the Public Hearing would be continued to the March 14, 2018,
meeting of the Planning Commission. Nemerov asked for a motion to continue the Public Hearing.
Motion
Commissioner Thorsen moved to continue the Public Hearing to the March 14, 2018,
Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The motion carried.
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VI. Community Comment
Vice Chair Nemerov asked if anyone had comments; being none, Commissioner Thorsen moved to
close Community Comment. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The motion carried.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
None.
VIII.Correspondence And Petitions
None.
IX. Chair And Member Comments/Comprehensive Plan Liaison Comments
Commissioner Berube noted for the public record that the Planning Commission will hold a Public
Hearing on March 14, 2018 on the Final Version of the 44th and France Avenue Small Area Plan. Berube
stated all were invited to attend.
Commissioner Lee said that on March 15, 2018, she along with Commissioner Hamilton would be
attending a Transportation Meeting on the Comprehensive Plan. Lee further recommended that that the
public comment on the 44th and France Avenue Small Area Plan.
Commissioner Strauss invited the public to attend the third Community Outreach Meeting for the 70th
and Cahill Small Area Plan. The meeting date is Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 9:00 — 11:00 at the Edina
Public Works Building.
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Commission Lee requested an update on whether summary guidelines of the Planning Framework from
the Greater Southdale Work Group would be available in time for thee Guitar Center proposal review.
She noted this project in the Southdale area is due to come back up for review by the Commission soon.
Teague responded that the Southdale Guiding Principles are currently available to the Commission but
that he is still summarizing a list of items to circulate to the Work Group, although he was unsure if the
guidelines would be ready by the March 28 Planning commission meeting.
Chair Nemerov explained to students in the audience that the Planning Commission was in the middle of
the process of updating the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is a forward vision of how the
City may evolve over the next decade.
In was noted that this was Commissioner Hobbs last Planning Commission Meeting because of a move to
California. Vice Chair Nemerov thanked Commissioner Hobbs for his years of service to the community.
Commissioners all agreed that Commissioner Hobbs would be missed. Commissioner Hobbs thanked
Commissioners for their words and he added it was his pleasure to serve and to work with great people.
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X. Staff Comments
Planner Teague thanked Commissioner Hobbs for his service.
Planner Teague updated the Commission on Council actions:
• The Council adopted the roof top dining ordinance as recommended by the Commission.
• The Council approved the site plan for the water treatment plant on the Southdale campus;
however, conditioned approval of an enhanced building. Teague said the water treatment plant
would look different from what the Commission recommended, adding the building will be
"enhanced" above what was presented.
Xl. Adjournment
Commissioner Thorsen moved to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission at 7:20
P.M. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried.
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Respectfully submitted
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