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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-26 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: September 9, 2020 Page 1 of 3 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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: September 9, 2020 Page 2 of 3 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 Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: September 9, 2020 Page 3 of 3 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.