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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Virtual WebEx
July 8, 2020
I. Call To Order
Chair Nemerov called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM.
II. Roll Call
Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Agnew, Berube, Miranda, Strauss, Thorsen, and Chair
Nemerov. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Emily Bodeker, Assistant City
Planner, 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 July 8, 2020, agenda. Commissioner Berube
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, June 10, 2020
Commissioner Thorsen moved to approve the June 10, 2020, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried.
V. Public Hearings
A. B-20-12, Sign Variances to Allow Two Building Signs, on 100 square feet and one 87
square feet – Our Lady of Grace, 5051 Eden Avenue
Assistant Planner Bodeker presented the request of Our Lady of Grace for a sign variance to allow two
building signs. Staff recommended approval of the sign variances, as requested subject to the findings and
conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Jake Fourniea introduced himself and addressed the Commission.
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Public Hearing
Chair Nemerov noted a positive voicemail was received from a neighbor before the meeting.
No one wished to address the Commission.
Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Agnew seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
The Commission discussed the sign variances and concluded:
• Both the size of the signs and having two rather then one along with the size of the parcel the
signs seem to fit.
• No residential properties face the signs.
• Location of the signs makes a difference.
Motion
Commissioner Thorsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the sign
variances as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein.
Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Consideration (Chapter 36 of the City Code) to allow
taprooms, wineries, distilleries, and cocktail rooms in the POD-2, Planned Office District–2
Director Teague presented the request for a Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Staff recommended
approval of the zoning ordinance amendment, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in
the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Eric Anderson, applicant, introduced himself and addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
No one wished to address the Commission.
Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Agnew seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
The Commission discussed the Zoning Ordinance Amendment and concluded:
• Ideal location
• Business will still need a liquor license to operate
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• Nice benefit to the community
• Conditions are already in place to regulate
Motion
Commissioner Thorsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Chapter 36 of the City Code) as outlined in the
staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Agnew seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Conditional Use Permit with Variances – 4425 Valley View Road
Director Teague presented the request of 4425 Valley View Road for a Conditional Use Permit with
variances. Staff recommends approval of the CUP with variances, as requested subject to the findings and
conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Devolis, 500 Ridge Road, introduced himself and addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
No one wished to address the Commission.
Commissioner Strauss moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Berube seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
The Commission discussed the Conditional Use Permit and concluded:
• The project will be very good for this area
• Fits the neighborhood, is a great project and is a good idea
• The transportation and infrastructure needs work
• More density is in the area which leaves some danger for pedestrians and bikers
• There needs to be more planning done for traffic issues relating to bike lanes by City staff
Motion
Commissioner Miranda moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the Conditional Use Permit with variances as outlined in the staff memo subject to the
conditions and findings therein with the additional condition that there be a physical protection of
the bike lane. Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion.
The Commission and staff discussed the bicycle path condition.
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Motion carried 4 ayes, 2 nays (Thorsen, Nemerov).
VI. Reports/Recommendations
None.
VII. Chair and Member Comments
None.
VIII. Staff Comments
Planner Teague reviewed the Planning Commission work session and indicated the Met Council approved
the City’s Comprehensive Plan with clarifications and changes needed.
Commissioner Miranda discussed with the Commission possible pedestrian planning that the City should
work on.
IX. Adjournment
Commissioner Thorsen moved to adjourn the July 8, 2020, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 8:55 PM. Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried.