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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Virtual WebEx Meeting
August 26, 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, Bennett, Agnew, and
Chair Nemerov. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker, City Planner,
and Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Olsen.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Thorsen moved to approve the August 26, 2020, agenda. Commissioner
Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, August 12, 2020
Commissioner Thorson moved to approve the August 12, 2020, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried.
V. Public Hearings
A. A 2.6 Foot First Floor Height and An 18.2 Foot Front Yard Setback Variance for a
New Home – 4209 Crocker
City Planner Kris Aaker presented the request of 2.6 Foot First Floor Height and an 18.2 Foot Front Yard
Setback Variance for a new home. Staff recommends approval of the variances, as requested subject to
the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff addressed Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Bret and Mrs. Sara Brohl, homeowners addressed the Commission and answered questions.
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Mr. Mike Lindor, builder MJL Homes LLC addressed the Commission and was available to answer
questions.
Public Hearing
Chair Nemerov noted there were several emails received by staff. Ms. Olson indicated the Commission
did receive Mr. Scholl’s correspondence.
Mr. Rod Scholl, 4217 42nd Street, addressed the Commission.
Mr. Steve Porter, 4206 Crocker Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated he was not in favor of
this project due to it not fitting the lot.
Ms. Susan Gruidl, 4213 Crocker Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated she was not in favor of
this project.
Commissioner Thorson moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Agnew seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
The Commission discussed the variances.
Motion
Commissioner Thorson moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the 2.6
Foot First Floor Height and an 18.2 Foot Front Yard Setback Variance for a new home at 4209
Crocker as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein.
Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
None.
VIII. Correspondence and Petitions
None
IX. Chair and Member Comments
Commissioner Berube commented on Nolan Mains with the Commission.
Chair Nemerov reviewed the work session the Commission has earlier in the evening.
Commissioner Miranda reviewed the Lorient with the Commission.
X. Staff Comments
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Planner Teague updated the Commission on the last City Council meeting.
XI. Adjournment
Commissioner Thorson moved to adjourn the August 26, 2020, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 8:42 PM. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried.