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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-12 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: February 26, 2020 Page 1 of 4 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Edina City Hall Council Chambers February 12, 2020 I. Call To Order Chair Olsen called the meeting to order at 6:57 PM. II. Roll Call Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Miranda, Berube, Strauss, Nemerov, Bennett, Lee, Douglas and Chair Olsen. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker, Assistant Planner, Kaylin Eidsness, Senior Communications Coordinator, Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist. Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Thorsen, Velavuli, and Melton. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Strauss moved to approve the February 12, 2020, agenda. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, January 29, 2020 Amended Minutes: Planning Commission, January 29, 2020 Commissioner Lee moved to approve the January 29, 2020, meeting minutes. Commissioner Douglas seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 ayes, 1 nay (Nemerov) as amended. V. Community Comment None. VI. Public Hearings A. B-20-4, A 5.1 Foot First Floor Height Variance for a New Home – 4805 Sunnyslope Road West Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request of a 5.1-foot first floor height variance for a new home. Staff recommended approval of the 5.1-foot first floor height variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: February 26, 2020 Page 2 of 4 Staff answered Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. David Berglund and Mrs. Anna Berglund, 4805 West Sunny Slope, applicants, and Ms. Kathy Alexander, Alexander Design Group were at the meeting to discuss their request and answer questions. Public Hearing None. Commissioner Strauss moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried. Motion Commissioner Berube moved that the Planning Commission approve the 5.1 Foot First Floor Height Variance for a new home as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Nemerov seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B. Parking Stall Variance and Amendment to an Approved Final Development Plan – 4500 France Avenue for Orion Investments Director Teague presented the request of a parking stall variance and amendment to an approved Final Development Plan. Staff recommended denial of the parking stall variance and amendment to an approved final development plan, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Mr. Max Mooreland, Speck Consulting, introduced himself and answered questions. Staff addressed Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Ted Carlson, Orion Investments, introduced himself and answered questions. Mrs. Rebecca Illingworth Henshaw, Owner of Tinto Kitchen, introduced herself and answered questions. Public Hearing Ms. Susan Peterson, 4060 Sunnyside Road, addressed the Commission and indicated she was against this variance request. Mr. Philip Sidell, 3920 Sunnyside Road, addressed the Commission and indicated he was open to discussing options for parking. Mr. Pat Donohue, 4003 Sunnyside Road, addressed the Commission and indicated he was against this variance request. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: February 26, 2020 Page 3 of 4 Ms. Christine Gauzstad, 3900 Sunnyside Road, Apt. 1, addressed the Commission and indicated she was open to different parking ideas such as valet parking or ubering and did not see this as a concern. Mr. Gary Winter, 4633 South Ewing Avenue, addressed the Commission and suggested staff explore with the applicant options for adjoining parking easements. Ms. Mary Kaye Reistad, 4055 Sunnyside Road, addressed the Commission and indicated she was against this variance request. Mr. Nathan Fryek, 4216 Alden Drive, addressed the Commission. Mr. Isaac Thompson, Morningside on Lynn Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated he did not support the variance request. Mr. Bob Cundy, 4521 Drexel Avenue, addressed the Commission and supported the Comprehensive Plan and Small Area Plan for Edina and indicated he fully supported the variance on this property. Ms. Jane Lonnquist, 4510 Drexel Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated she opposed the variance request. Ms. Sara Lathrop, 4008 Sunnyside Road, addressed the Commission and indicated she also opposed the variance request. Mr. Richard Cook, 4360 France South, addressed the Commission and indicated he opposed the variance request. Mr. Ben Stack, 4508 Edina Boulevard, addressed the Commission and indicated he was opposed to the variance request. Commissioner Berube moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Nemerov seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission discussed the proposal and district parking. Motion Commissioner Nemerov moved that the Planning Commission recommend denial to the City Council of the proposed parking stall variance and amended final development plan as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Lee seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 ayes, 2 nays (Bennett and Berube). VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Zoning Ordinance Amendments Director Teague explained the Planning Commission is asked to consider various zoning ordinance amendments as part of the Planning Commission work plan. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: February 26, 2020 Page 4 of 4 Staff addressed Commission questions and concerns. VIII. Correspondence and Petitions None. IX. Chair and Member Comments Commissioner Bennett explained the reason for his vote against the support for denial on the parking variance. Commissioner Berube also explained the reason for her vote against the support for denial. X. Staff Comments Planner Teague updated the Commission on City projects and meetings. Staff will schedule a future work session for further discussion. XI. Adjournment Commissioner Strauss moved to adjourn the February 12, 2020, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 10:15 PM. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.