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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
WebEx Meeting
May 27, 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 Berube, Strauss, Olsen, Bennett, Agnew, Douglas, and Chair
Nemerov. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Emily Bodeker, Assistant
Planner, Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist, and Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications Director.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Miranda, Thorsen, and Velavuli.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Chair Nemerov indicated removal of Item VA (Subdivision with Variances at 5928 Abbott Avenue South
for Second Story Build)
Commissioner Berube moved to approve the May 27, 2020, agenda as amended.
Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, April 29, 2020
Commissioner Agnew indicated the Planning Commission wanted to have something added
to these minutes and wondered if the minutes were changed. Staff reviewed the changes
with the Commission.
Commissioner Agnew moved to approve the April 29, 2020, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Douglas seconded the motion. Motion carried.
B. Minutes: Planning Commission, May 13, 2020
Commissioner Berube moved to approve the May 13, 2020, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried.
V. Public Hearings
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A. Subdivision with Variances – 5928 Abbott Avenue South for Second Story Build
Director Teague presented the request of a subdivision with variances at 5928 Abbott Avenue South for a
second story build. Staff recommended this item be continued due to some grading and drainage issues
that the City Engineer needs to work through with the applicant before this can proceed.
This item was continued to the June 10, 2020 Planning Commission meeting.
Commissioner Strauss moved to continue this item to the June 10, 2020 Planning
Commission meeting. Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion. Motion carried.
B. Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Preliminary Rezoning – Corner of Hankerson Avenue
and 52nd Street West (5132 and 5136-48 Hankerson Avenue) for Donnay Homes
Director Teague presented the request of Donnay Homes for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment &
Preliminary Rezoning at the corner of Hankerson Avenue and 52nd Street West. Staff recommended
approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Variances subject to the findings and
conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff addressed the Commission’s questions
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Steve Behnke, Donnay Homes, introduced himself and addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
Commissioners acknowledged that the City received comments on Better Together Edina and the
voicemail line for the public hearings being considered.
Mr. Dennis Bornfleth, 5124 Hankerson Avenue introduced himself and indicated he was not in favor of this
amendment.
Commissioner Agnew moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Douglas seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
The Commission discussed the proposal with the applicant and amongst themselves.
Motion
Commissioner Olsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Preliminary Rezoning at the Corner of
Hankerson Avenue and 52nd Street West as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions
and findings therein. Commissioner Douglas seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Sketch Plan Review – 4525 Valley View Road
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Director Teague presented the request of a sketch plan review for 4525 Valley View Road.
Mr. Michael Margulies and Mr. Scott England made a presentation to the Commission and answered
Commission questions
The Commission discussed the sketch plan review. The Commission recommended the following items
for the sketch plan.
• Enclosed parking is great but thought this was over parked
• Could transition some of the parking to bicycle parking or maintenance or storage area
• The applicant has been thoughtful about the greenspace and rooftop terraces
• Suggested placing trees on the boulevard
• Liked how tree replacement and tree preservation is being done
• Would like to see some larger trees along the boulevard if room
• Try to make the bus stop a part of this plan
• Spruce up the architecture and dress it up
• Nice use of the space and a benefit to the neighborhood
• Do not use any precast or prefab building materials on the outside of the building
• Make the pedestrian experience seem engaging with the building
VIII. Correspondence and Petitions
None.
IX. Chair and Member Comments
Chair Nemerov reviewed the May 27, 2020 Planning Commission work session and what was discussed.
X. Staff Comments
None.
XI. Adjournment
Commissioner Douglas moved to adjourn the May 27, 2020, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 9:03 PM. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried.