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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Virtual WebEx
June 10, 2020
I. Call To Order
Chair Olsen called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
II. Roll Call
Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Miranda, Berube, Thorsen, Strauss, Agnew, and Chair
Nemerov. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Jennifer Bennerotte,
Communications Director, and Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Olsen and Bennett.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Thorsen moved to approve the June 10, 2020, agenda. Commissioner Agnew
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, May 27, 2020
Commissioner Thorsen moved to approve the May 27, 2020, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried.
V. Public Hearings
B. Parking Stall Variance and Site Plan – 6401 France for M Health
Director Teague presented the request of Parking Stall Variance and Site Plan for 6401 France for M
Health. Staff recommends approval of the parking stall variance and site plan, as requested subject to the
findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Ms. Faye Drake, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care at M Healthcare introduced herself
and addressed the Commission.
Mr. Pete Sullivan, Perkins and Will, introduced himself and made addressed the Commission.
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The applicant answered the Commissions questions.
Public Hearing
There were online submittals from Better Together Edina regarding issues with pedestrian safety and
noise.
Ms. Lori Grotz, 5513 Park Place addressed the Commission.
Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Agnew seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Traffic and Parking Consultant, Chuck Rickert was also at the meeting and reviewed the traffic plan with the
Commission.
The Commission discussed the variance and site plan.
Motion
Commissioner Thorsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the Variance and Site Plan as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and
findings therein. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
A. Preliminary Plat with Multiple Variances – 5928 Abbott Avenue for Second Story
Build
Director Teague presented the request of Preliminary Plat with Multiple Variances for 5928 Abbott
Avenue for Second Story Build. Staff recommends approval of the proposed two lot subdivision of 5928
Abbott Avenue South, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff addressed Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. and Mrs. Michielutti, owners, introduced themselves and addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
No one wished to address the Commission.
Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Miranda seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Chair Nemerov indicated the City received some comments from Better Together Edina, some being pro and
some con. He reviewed the comments.
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Mr. Michielutti answered the Commission’s questions.
The Commission discussed the variance and site plan and concluded:
• The request appears to meet all of the requirements at this time.
• Dividing the lot is not unreasonable because it was two lots before.
• The lots will fit into the neighborhood.
• Returning the two lots to the original state.
• Concerned with naturally occurring affordable housing in the City.
Motion
Commissioner Thorsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the proposed two lot subdivision of 5928 Abbott Avenue South as outlined in the staff
memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Miranda seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
None.
VIII. Correspondence and Petitions
It was noted the City received some correspondence regarding affordable housing.
IX. Chair and Member Comments
Chair Nemerov shared an article he read to the Commission. He also reviewed the recent Planning
Commission Worksession that took place.
X. Staff Comments
Cary Teague indicated the June 24, 2020 Planning Commission meeting will be a Planning Commission
work session only.
XI. Adjournment
Commissioner Thorsen moved to adjourn the June 10, 2020, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 8:48 PM. Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried.