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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
VIRTUAL MEETING
September 9, 2020
I. Call To Order
Chair Nemerov called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
II. Roll Call
Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Miranda, Berube, Thorsen, Strauss, Cullen, Olsen, Agnew,
Bennett, and Chair Nemerov. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker,
Assistant Planner, Emily Bodeker, Assistant Planner, Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications Director, and
Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: None.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Berube moved to approve the September 9, 2020, agenda. Commissioner
Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, August 26, 2020
Commissioner Miranda moved to approve the August 26, 2020, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Commissioner Berube indicated in section
nine she felt she was given a lot more credit than deserved, the minutes show she reviewed
“Nolan Mains” and felt reviewed was more of a comment. She also noted Commissioner
Miranda’s comments were regarding “The Lorient,” not “The Loden.” Motion carried as
amended.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentations
A. Welcome New Student Member
Chair Nemerov introduced and welcomed Student Member Sophie Cullen to the Edina Planning
Commission.
Ms. Cullen reviewed her student education with the Commission. She noted she was interested in City
Zoning and Ordinances. She thanked the City for allowing her to be on the Commission.
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VI. Community Comment
None.
VII. Public Hearings
A. B-20-18, a 1.67 First Floor Height Variance – 5313 60th Street West
Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request for a First Floor Height Variance . Staff recommends
approval of the 1.67 First Floor Height Variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed
in the staff report.
Staff addressed Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. & Mrs. Durmaskin, owners addressed the Commission.
Mr. Troy Asleson, Stone Cottage Construction was at the meeting for questions.
Public Hearing
None.
Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Agnew seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Owners seem to be respectful for their neighbors
Will fit in nicely in the neighborhood
Motion
Commissioner Thorsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the 1.67
First Floor Height Variance as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings
therein. Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
B. B-20-16, a 4.9-Front Yard Setback Variance – 6720 Samuel Road
Assistant Planner Bodeker presented the request for a Front Yard Setback Variance. Staff recommends
approval of the 4.9 Front Yard Setback Variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed
in the staff report.
Staff addressed Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
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Mr. Jay Belschner addressed and answered Commission questions.
Public Hearing
None.
Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Strauss seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Motion
Commissioner Miranda moved that the Planning Commission recommend of the 4.9-Front Yard
Setback Variance as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein.
Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Sketch Plan Review – 7001 & 7025 France Avenue
Director Teague presented the Sketch Plan Review at 7001 & 7025 France Avenue. Staff indicated the
Planning Commission is asked to review the Sketch Plan and give feedback. No action is requested.
Mr. Ted Carlson, applicant, and Mr. Neal Reardon, Architect of the project, addressed and answered
Commission questions.
The Commission reviewed the Sketch Plan and offered the following comments:
Concern with the height of the Phase A building, might want to consider reducing the
building height.
Liked the higher density and suburban feel.
Concern with pedestrian and open space in the plans, does not really have access to
the community. More green space should be added and a more comfortable
pedestrian feel.
Provide more public space on the surface level.
North/south interior street has the potential to make this place the go to area.
The two residential buildings should line up so not to impede the extension of the
north/south interior drive.
The Promenade looks great, try to do the same thing with the cross street or
east/west street.
Provide more underground parking for more green space on the surface.
Affordable units within the project is positive.
Mic Johnson’s comments are on point and should be looked at closer.
Density and massing of the blocks is a good mix.
Elevate the sidewalks going across the streets to slow down traffic.
The proposal is very close to being complete and on track.
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Remove the boulevard, parking and widen the sidewalks.
Would like to see solar being used at the next proposal.
Concern with winter shadow on the road itself causing slippery roadways.
Possibly build a skyway to the Galleria. Would make this appealing to residents.
Public art on the corner of 70th and France, if possible.
Would like to see healthy building design for the buildings.
Concern about the drive-through at the bank, the use of cars and the environmental
exhaust as cars sit in them.
Too many surface parking stalls at the bank site.
B. 2021 Work Plan
Director Teague presented the 2021 Work Plan to the Planning Commission and indicated this is for
informational purposes and no action is required.
The Commission listed Work Plan priorities for 2021:
Industrial Park area
Southdale Transit
Lincoln Drive Node
Joint meeting with the Transportation Commission to talk about a future study
VIII. Correspondence and Petitions
None.
IX. Chair and Member Comments
None.
X. Staff Comments
None.
XI. Adjournment
Commissioner Agnew moved to adjourn the September 9, 2020, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 9:29 PM. Commissioner Olsen seconded the motion. Motion carried.