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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
WexEx Virtual Meeting
April 29, 2020
I. Call To Order
Chair Nemerov called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II. Roll Call
Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Miranda, Berube, Strauss, 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, Jennifer Bennerotte,
Communications Director.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Thorsen, Velavuli, Melton, Olsen.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Chair Nemerov indicated under the Public Hearings Item V.A. (B-20-10, A 18.6-foot front yard setback
variance to the required front yard setback along Morningside Road at 4248 Alden Drive) has been
continued to the May 13, 2020 Planning Commission meeting. He asked for a motion for the continuance.
Commissioner Nemerov moved that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing to the
May 13, 2020 meeting. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Berube moved to approve the April 29, 2020, agenda. Commissioner Agnew
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, April 15, 2020
Commissioner Berube moved to approve the April 15, 2020, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried.
V. Public Hearings
Chair Nemerov acknowledged that the City received comments on Better Together Edina and the
voicemail line for the public hearings being considered.
A. Continued Public Hearing for 4248 Alden Drive to May 13, 2020.
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B. B-20-11, A 1.91 Foot First Floor Height Variance for a New Home at Woodland Circle
Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request of a 1.91-foot first floor height variance for a new home at
89 Woodland Circle. Staff recommended approval of the variance, as requested subject to the findings
and conditions listed in the staff report.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Chris Volker and Ms. Anna Duray, introduced themselves and addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Stoffer, 91 Woodland Circle, sent an email to the City indicated support for the variance.
Commissioner Berube moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Strauss seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
The Commission discussed this item and pointed out that:
The overall height of the house is well within compliance
Variance is needed in order to get out of the flood plain area
Motion
Commissioner Strauss moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the 1.91
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.
C. Preliminary Plat with Multiple Variances - 7413 and 7425 York Terrace for Blaz Rasul
Director Teague presented the request of a preliminary plat with multiple variances for 7413 and 7425
York Terrace for Blaz Rasul. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat with multiple variances, as
requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff answered the Commission’s questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Rasul introduced himself and addressed the Commission and answered questions.
Public Hearing
Mr. John Sundahl, 7409 York Terrace, addressed the Commission and indicated support for the
preliminary plat with variances.
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Mr. Alexander Tochit, addressed the Commission and indicated support for the preliminary plat with
variances.
Commissioner Berube moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Agnew seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
The Commission discussed this item and pointed out that:
This does not change the character of the neighborhood
This is a unique area of Edina and is kind of an isolated neighborhood
Motion
Commissioner Bennett moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the Preliminary Plat with Multiple Variances as outlined in the staff memo subject to
the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried
6 ayes, 1 nay (Agnew).
D. Parking Stall Variance and Revised Final Development Plan – 4500 France for Orion
Investments
Director Teague presented the request of a parking stall variance and revised final development plan for
4500 France for Orion Investments. Staff recommends denial of the parking stall variance and revised final
development plan.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Max Moreland, Spack Solutions introduced himself and answered questions.
Mr. Ted Carlson, applicant, introduced himself and addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
Ms. Sara Lathrop, 4008 Sunnyside Road, addressed the Commission and opposed this variance.
Mr. Mark Schmidt, 4011 Sunnyside, addressed the Commission indicating he opposed this variance.
Mr. Richard Cook, 4360 France Avenue addressed the Commission and indicated he was opposed to it.
Ms. Mary Kay Reistad, 4055 Sunnyside Road, addressed the Commission and requested denial.
Ms. Susan Peterson, 4060 Sunnyside, addressed the Commission opposing this request.
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Mr. Robert Cundy, 4521 Drexell Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated his support of the
variance.
Mr. Rich Nasser, 3930 West 43rd Street, addressed the Commission and supported the variance.
Commissioner Agnew moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Miranda seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Staff suggested possible conditions if the Planning Commission wished to approve the variance.
The Commission discussed questions with staff.
Motion
Commissioner Agnew moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Parking
Stall Variance and Revised Final Development Plan subject to the findings and conditions in the
staff memo, taking out references to the Mason Lodge, and amending condition #2 to require the
provision of an off-street parking agreement on the property to the south (Gateway Bank site) to
cover the shortage of parking stalls according to the Spack Solutions parking study.
Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 2 nays (Douglas, Nemerov).
VII. Reports/Recommendations
None.
VIII. Correspondence and Petitions
None.
IX. Chair and Member Comments
Chair Nemerov stated the Planning Commission is planning on having a work session on May 27, 2020 regarding
the Ordinance amendments. He thought it was important to address those things sooner then later. He asked
the Commission to send him and Planner Teague ideas for other work session items to discuss.
Commissioner Bennett expressed his gratitude to City Staff for all of the work they do, and he also thanked all
of the residents that comment on the items and watch the meetings and also the Commissioners for all they do
as well.
X. Staff Comments
Planner Teague updated the Commission on the Comprehensive Plan.
XI. Adjournment
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Commissioner Agnew moved to adjourn the April 29, 2020, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 10:48 PM. Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried.