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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
March 11, 2020
I. Call To Order
Chair Olsen called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II. Roll Call
Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Miranda, Berube, Thorsen, Strauss, Melton, Nemerov,
Bennett, Agnew, and Chair Olson. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Chris
Aaker, Assistant Planner, Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist, Kaylin Eidsness, Senior
Communications Coordinator.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Velavuli, and Douglas.
Chair Olson introduced the Planning Commission, Kate Agnew who indicated she is a member of the
Complete Count Committee and was excited to be on the Planning Commission.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Thorsen moved to approve the March 11, 2020, agenda. Commissioner
Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, February 26, 2020
Commissioner Thorsen moved to approve the February 26, 2020, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion. Commissioner Nemerov offered up the
amendment to correct spelling on the Chair of the Arts & Culture Commission last name
along with the street name that was spelled incorrectly during the Community Comments
section. Motion carried as amended.
V. Community Comment
None.
VI. Public Hearings
A. B-20-5, An 18.2 Foot Front Yard Setback Variance and a 2.6 Foot First Floor Height
Variance
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Assistant City Planner Aaker presented the request of for an 18.2 Foot Front Yard Setback Variance and a
2.6 Foot First Floor Height Variance. Staff recommends approval of the variances, as requested subject to
the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Mr. Ross Bitner, Engineering Services Manager, addressed the Commission on the unique aspects of the
site.
Ms. Aaker continued with the staff presentation.
Staff addressed Commission questions and concerns.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Brett Brohl, 4209 Crocker Ave., introduced himself and addressed the Planning Commission.
Public Hearing
Mr. Tim Gruidl, 4213 Crocker Ave., addressed the Commission and indicated he was not in favor of the
variance.
Mr. Rod Scholl, 4217 42nd Street, addressed the Commission and indicated he was not in favor of the
variance.
Mr. Steven Porter, 4206 Crocker, addressed the Commission with his concerns and indicated he was not
in favor of the variance.
Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Berube seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Staff addressed Commission questions and concerns.
Mr. Mike Lindor, MJL Homes address the Commission.
Motion
Commissioner Thorsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the 18.2-
foot front yard setback variance and a 2.6-foot first floor height variance as outlined in the staff
memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Berube seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Rezoning with Variances – Corner of Hankerson
Avenue and 52nd Street West (5132 and 5136-48 Hankerson Avenue) for Donnay Homes
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Director Teague presented the request of for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Rezoning with
Variances. Staff recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Rezoning with
Variances, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Appearing for the Applicant
Ms. Elizabeth MacDonagh, 5132 Hankerson Avenue, introduced herself and reviewed her request with the
Commission.
Mr. Paul Donnay, 6605 Mohawk Trail and Mr. Steven Behnke, Senior Project Manager for Donnay Homes, 9655
63rd Avenue North, made a presentation of the proposal to the Commission.
Mr. Behnke addressed Commission questions and concerns.
Public Hearing
Ms. Kaitlyn Erickson, 5108 William Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated she was against this
development.
Mr. Tyler Gress, 5137 William Avenue, addressed the Commission and expressed he was against the
development plans.
Ms. Karen Erickson, 5116 William Avenue, addressed the Commission and explained that she was also against
this development.
Ms. Sandra Lewis, 5024 Hankerson Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated she was not in favor of
this development because of the traffic and safety of the children.
Ms. Elaine Fitzgerald and Ms. Jenny Fitzgerald, 5013 Hankerson Avenue, addressed the Commission and
explained they were against this development.
Ms. Maria Doering, 5045 Hankerson Avenue, addressed the Commission and noted she was against the
proposed development.
Ms. Pam McGovern, 5101 William, addressed the Commission and indicated she was not in favor of this
development with the density.
Mr. Stefan Smith, 5224 West 51st Street, addressed the Commission and explained he was against this.
Mr. Dennis Bornfleth, 5124 Hankerson Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated he was opposed to
this development.
Mr. Jay Mahler, 5120 Hankerson Avenue, addressed the Commission and expressed his concern of this
development.
Ms. Kayla Schwein, 5100 Hankerson Avenue, addressed the Commission and went on record of not supporting
the size and scope of the development.
Ms. Lindsay Lenhardt, 5021 Hankerson Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated she was against this
development.
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Mr. Doug Hoffman, 5129 William Avenue, addressed the Commission and explained this will have impact on him
and was against this development.
Ms. Nicole Sill, 5104 Hankerson Avenue, addressed the Commission and expressed she was against this
development.
Ms. Bridget Lionetti, 5113 William Avenue, addressed the Commission and noted she was against this
development.
Mr. Dan Pederson, 5108 Bedford, addressed the Commission and indicated he was against the development.
Commissioner Thoreson moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Berube
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed the pros and cons of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Rezoning for the
proposed development.
Motion
Commissioner Thoreson moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Rezoning with Variance as outlined in the staff
memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Berube seconded the
motion. 5 ayes, 3 nays (Nemerov, Bennett, Olson). Motion carried.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Annual Meeting
Chair Olsen indicated she was stepping down as Chair. She explained the officers needed to be elected.
Chair Olsen nominated Commissioner Nemerov as Chair and Commissioner Thorsen as Vice Chair.
Commissioner Berube seconded the nomination.
Commissioner Olsen moved to elect Commissioner Nemerov as Chair and Commissioner Thorsen as
Vice-Chair of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Thorsen nominated Commissioner Berube as secretary. Commissioner Nemerov
seconded the nomination. Motion carried.
The Commission thanked Chair Olsen for her dedication and hard work as the Chairperson of the
Planning Commission. Chair Olsen stated this has been a pleasure.
VIII. Correspondence and Petitions
None.
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IX. Chair and Member Comments
Commissioner Bennett was not aware that Commissioner Lee was stepping down and wanted to thank her for
her service on the Planning Commission. The Commission concurred.
Member Miranda thought the Commission needed to discuss at a future meeting idling of vehicles in the
City.
X. Staff Comments
Planner Teague reported the Boards and Commissions recognition dinner is Monday, March 30, 2020
from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Braemar.
Planner Teague explained the next Planning Commission meeting will be cancelled on March 25, 2020 due
to no agenda items.
Planner Teague indicated March 7, 2020 the Planning Commission is scheduled for a work session with the
City Council and the Transportation Commission to talk about the travel demand management ordinance.
Planner Teague stated the second meeting in April he is planning on having a Worksession to take up the
ordinance discussed a couple meetings ago.
XI. Adjournment
Commissioner Agnew moved to adjourn the March 11, 2020, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at
10:27 PM. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried.