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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-04-15 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: April 29, 2020 Page 1 of 5 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission WebEx Meeting April 15, 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, Olsen, Bennett, Agnew, Douglas, and Chair Nemerov. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Emily Bodeker, Assistant Planner, Kris Aaker, Assistant Planner, Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist, Scott Denfeld, Video Production Coordinator, Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications Director. Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Velavuli. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Thorsen moved to approve the April 15, 2020, agenda. Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, March 11, 2020 Commissioner Thorsen moved to approve the March 11, 2020, meeting minutes. Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. V. Public Hearings A. B-20-6, A 25 Foot Front Yard Setback Variance, a 5 Foot Side Yard Setback Variance, and a Variance from the Basement Definition of a Story – 513 Johns Street Assistant City Planner Aaker presented the request of a 25-foot yard setback variance, a 5-foot side yard setback variance and a variance from the Basement Definition of a Story for 513 Johns Street. Staff recommended approval of the variances, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Greg Graton, Architect for the applicant, addressed the Commission. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: April 29, 2020 Page 2 of 5 Public Hearing There were no comments. Commissioner Berube moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Douglas seconded the motion. Motion carried. Staff answered Commission questions Motion Commissioner Thorson moved that the Planning Commission recommend of the 5 foot side and 25 foot front yard setback variance and a variance from the definition of a basement counted as a “story” for additions to an existing nonconforming home for property at 513 John Street as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B. B-20-9, A 19.2 Foot Front Yard Setback Variance for a New 2 Story Home to be Re-Built at the same Nonconforming Setback as the Existing Home – 4505 West 70th Street Assistant City Planner Aaker presented the request of a 19.2-foot front yard setback variance for a new 2 story home to be re-built at the same nonconforming setback as the existing home. Staff recommends approval of the variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Staff addressed Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Ms. Rebecca Ryan, applicant, introduced herself and addressed the Commission. Public Hearing Ms. Kelly McGlennon, called in and introduced herself. She addressed the Commission. Commissioner Berube moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried. Staff addressed the resident and Commission questions. Motion Commissioner Thorsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the 19.2- foot south street setback request for a teardown-rebuild for property located at 4504 West 70th Street as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: April 29, 2020 Page 3 of 5 C. A 170.1 Foot Setback Variance for Crown Castle, USA, Inc. for a Mono-Pole Antenna and Light Standard Replacement – 5200 Doncaster Way/Highlands Park Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request of for a 170.1-foot setback variance for Crown Castle, USA, Inc for a Mono-Pole antenna, and light standard replacement. Staff recommends approval of the variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Staff addressed Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Ms. Megan Flower, Crown Castle, introduced herself and made a presentation to the Commission. She answered questions from the Commission. Public Hearing No one wished to address the Commission. Commissioner Thorson moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Commission discussed this item and indicated:  If there were health care concerns transmission could be stopped.  Benefits of having cell coverage is significant and is needed for coverage  No neighbors are opposed  Already a tower in this location so no surprise to residents Motion Commissioner Thorsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the 170.1- foot setback to re-install park light standards as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. D. B-20-7, A 2.8 Foot Side Yard Setback Variance for a Garage Addition – 5908 Chowen Avenue Assistant Planner Bodeker presented the request of 2.8-foot side yard setback variance for a garage addition. Staff recommends approval of the variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Staff addressed Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: April 29, 2020 Page 4 of 5 Mr. Neil Theison, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission. Public Hearing Ms. Erin Hulbert, 5908 Chowen Avenue, addressed the Commission. Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried. Staff addressed Commission questions. Motion Commissioner Thorsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the 2.8- foot side yard setback variance for a garage addition at 5908 Chowen Avenue as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried 8 ayes, 1 nay (Nemerov). E. Amended Final Development Plan (Site Plan) and Parking Stall Variance – 4532 France Avenue Director Teague presented the amended final development plan (site plan) and parking stall variance at 4532 France Avenue. Staff recommends approval of the amended site plan and variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Jonah Finkelstein, Spack Solutions, made a presentation to the Commission and answered questions. Mr. Casey Carl, applicant, addressed the Commission. Public Hearing No one addressed the Commission. Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Commission discussed the item and indicated:  Traffic and safety are less of an issue then in other places in the City  No real parking concerns  Concerned with pedestrian access  Need to think long term regarding parking and walking  Real world evidence shows little to no impact Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: April 29, 2020 Page 5 of 5 Motion Commissioner Thorsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the paring stall variance from 18 stalls to 11 and the amended site plan to allow the remodeling of the lower level 540 square foot storage area for office use as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. VI. Reports/Recommendations None VII. Chair and Member Comments Commissioner Miranda reviewed with the Commission the TDM plan that was discussed at a work session with the Transportation Commission, Chair Nemerov and the City Council. Chair Nemerov indicated the work session on April 29, 2020 will need to be rescheduled but was concerned with the number of meetings that may need to be cancelled. VIII. Staff Comments None IX. Adjournment Commissioner Berube moved to adjourn the April 15, 2020, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 9:24 PM. Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried.