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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01-29 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: February 12, 2020 Page 1 of 6 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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: February 12, 2020 Page 2 of 6 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 Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: February 12, 2020 Page 3 of 6 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 Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: February 12, 2020 Page 4 of 6 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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: February 12, 2020 Page 5 of 6 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 Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: February 12, 2020 Page 6 of 6 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.