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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
January 29, 2020
I. Call To Order
Chair Olsen called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
II. Roll Call
Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Thorsen, Strauss, Melton, Nemerov, Lee, Douglas and Chair
Olsen. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Emily Bodeker, Assistant Planner,
Kaylin Eidsness, Senior Communications Coordinator, Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Velavuli, Miranda, Berube, and Bennett.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Thorsen moved to approve the January 29, 2020, agenda. Commissioner
Douglas seconded the motion. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, January 8, 2020
Commissioner Thorsen moved to approve the January 8, 2020, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried.
V. Community Comment
None.
VI. Public Hearings
A. Preliminary Plat with Variances – 5928 Ashcroft Avenue
Director Teague presented the request of Nathan Raich for a Preliminary Plat with Variances. Staff
recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat with Variance at 5928 Ashcroft Avenue, as requested subject
to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Nathan Raich, 3122 117th Avenue, Blaine, introduced himself and addressed the Commission.
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Public Hearing
Chair Olson indicated the Commission has received all of the correspondence from the residents.
Mr. Paul Lang, 5917 Ashcroft Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated he was against the
approval.
Ms. Jennifer Lee, 5921 Ashcroft Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated she was against the
approval.
Mr. Jason Ablitner, 5916 Ashcroft Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated he was against the
approval.
Ms. Patty Crater, 5924 Ashcroft Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated she was against the
approval.
Mr. Barry Crater, 5924 Ashcroft Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated he was against the
approval.
Mr. Mike Dubios, 5936 Ashcroft Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated he was against the
approval.
Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Strauss seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Motion
Commissioner Thorsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend denial to the City
Council of the proposed two lot subdivision of 5928 Ashcroft Avenue as outlined in the staff
memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Douglas seconded the
motion. Motion tied 3 ayes (Douglas, Lee, Olsen), 3 nays (Strauss, Nemerov, Thorsen).
B. Variance Request B-20-2 – 4630 Edgebrook Place
Assistant City Planner Bodeker presented the request of a 4630 Edgebrook Place for a Variance. Staff
recommends approval of the Variance Request, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed
in the staff report.
Appearing for the Applicant
Ms. Angie Wingate, Rehkamp Architects, introduced herself and addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
None
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Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Strauss seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Motion
Commissioner Thorsen moved that the Planning Commission approve the Variance request at
4630 Edgebrook Place as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein.
Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Variance Request B-20-1 – 6000 Beard Ave
Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request of 6000 Beard Ave for a Variance. Staff recommends
approval of the Variance request, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff
report.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. David George, Homeowner at 6000 Beard Ave, introduced himself and addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
None
Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Strauss seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Lee Olson, builder introduced himself and addressed the Commission.
Motion
Commissioner Thorsen moved that the Planning Commission approve the 2.3-foot north side
street and .8 front yard setback request for a teardown-rebuild on the existing foundation on
property at 6000 Beard Ave. as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings
therein. Commissioner Douglas seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 1 nay (Lee).
D. Variance Request B-20-3 – 7318 Claredon Drive
Assistant City Planner Aaker presented the request of 7318 Claredon Drive for a Variance. Staff
recommends approval of the Variance request, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in
the staff report.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Garret Grev, 7318 Claredon Drive, introduced himself and addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
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None
Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Strauss seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Discussion/Comments/Questions
Good examples of growing family needs
Seems justified
Motion
Commissioner Thorsen moved that the Planning Commission approve the 1.3-foot side yard
setback variance for the north property line at 7318 Claredon Dr. as outlined in the staff memo
subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
E. Site Plan Modification Review – 3121 W. 69th St.
Director Teague presented the request of 3121 W. 69th St for a Site Plan Modification. Staff recommends
approval of the Site Plan Modification, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff
report.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Rick Fieleck, General Contractor, introduced himself and addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
None.
Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Strauss seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Motion
Commissioner Thorsen moved that the Planning Commission approve the Site Plan Modification
as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner
Douglas seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
F. Preliminary Plat – 7101 and 7151 Metro Boulevard
Planner Teague presented the request for a Preliminary Plat. Staff recommends approval of the
Preliminary Plat, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Commissioner Thorsen recused himself from this matter.
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Public Hearing
Mr. Karl Ganske, 5024 West 70th Street, introduced himself and addressed the Commission with his
concerns.
Mr. Eric Anderson, 6501 Indian Hill Road, introduced himself as the applicant and addressed the
Commission.
Commissioner Strauss moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Lee seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
Discussion/Comments/Questions
New occupants might experience an uptick in the traffic
Any new development would warrant a traffic study
Motion
Commissioner Douglas moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the Preliminary Plat as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and
findings therein. Commissioner Nemerov seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
Chair Olson asked if anyone has commented on the Better Together Edina link. Staff indicated there were 35
views but only one comment.
VIII. Correspondence and Petitions
None.
IX. Chair and Member Comments
Commissioner Thorsen explained why he recused himself.
Commissioner Nemerov asked for a recap on road construction in the City. Mr. Teague updated the
Commission on this item.
X. Staff Comments
Planner Teague updated the Commission on projects reviewed by the City Council.
XI. Adjournment
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Commissioner Thorsen moved to adjourn the January 29, 2020, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 9:06 PM. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried.