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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
WebEx Virtual Meeting
July 22, 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, Strauss, Olsen, Bennett, Agnew, and Chair
Nemerov. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker, Assistant Planner,
Emily Bodeker, Assistant Planner, and Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Berube and Thorsen.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Olsen moved to approve the July 22, 2020, agenda. Commissioner Miranda
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, July 8, 2020
Commissioner Strauss moved to approve the July 8, 2020, meeting minutes. Commissioner
Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried.
V. Public Hearings
A. 3.6 Foot Side Yard Setback Variance for an Addition – 6125 Westridge Blvd
Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request for a 3.6-foot side yard setback variance for an addition .
Staff recommends approval of the variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the
staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Aaron & Mrs. Amber Kohler, owners, introduced themselves addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
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No one wished to address the Commission.
Commissioner Miranda moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Agnew seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
The Commission discussed the variance.
Motion
Commissioner Strauss moved that the Planning Commission approve the 3.6 Foot Side Yard
Setback Variance for an Addition at 6125 Westridge Blvd as outlined in the staff memo subject to
the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Olsen seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
B. Variance from the Basement Requirements for a New Home to be Constructed – 6800
Brittany Road
Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request for a variance from the basement requirements . Staff
recommends approval of the variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff
report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Luffert Tigler, Architect was at the meeting to answer question.
Ms. Patricia Johnson, owner, addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
No one wished to address the Commission.
Commissioner Agnew moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Miranda seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
The Commission discussed the variance and concluded:
Should encourage forward thinking which this design is.
Would like to see one driveway rather than two
Motion
Commissioner Agnew moved that the Planning Commission approve the Variance from the
basement requirements for a new home to be constructed at 6800 Brittany Road as outlined in
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the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Bennett seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. 23.5 Foot Front Yard Setback Variance to Allow for a Canopy Structure with Signage
Above an Existing ATM for Gateway Bank – 4528 France Avenue
Assistant Planner Bodeker presented the request of Gateway Bank for a front yard setback variance . Staff
recommends approval of the variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff
report.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Brian Maxwell, Gateway Bank, introduced himself addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
No one wished to address the Commission.
Commissioner Miranda moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Strauss seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
The Commission discussed the variance and concluded:
Canopy seemed very inobtrusive
Need to make sure the sign meets the City Sign Ordinance
Liked the minimalist size of the canopy and the use of the lighting
Motion
Commissioner Miranda moved that the Planning Commission approving the 23.5 Foot Front Yard
Setback Variance to allow for a canopy structure with signage above an existing ATM for
Gateway Bank at 4528 France Avenue as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and
findings therein. Commissioner Olsen seconded the motion. Motion carried.
D. Site Plan Review – 3451 Parklawn Avenue for York Gardens Senior Living
Director Teague presented the request of York Gardens Senior Living for a site plan review. Staff
recommends approval of the site plan, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff
report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Ms. Susan Farr, Vice President of Business Development at Ebenezer, introduced herself and addressed the
Commission.
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Public Hearing
No one wished to address the Commission.
Commissioner Olsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Agnew seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
Motion
Commissioner Strauss moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the site plan review for York Gardens Senior Living at 3451 Parklawn Avenue as
outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Agnew
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
E. Zoning Ordinance Amendments Regarding: Setbacks in the Greater Southdale Area,
Building Material Requirements, Requiring Affordable Housing in Commercial Zoning
Districts, Design Experience Guidelines, and Number of Garage Stalls Required
Director Teague presented the request of zoning ordinance amendments. Staff recommends approval of
the Zoning Ordinance Amendments, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff
report.
Public Hearing
No one wished to address the Commission.
The public hearing was closed.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Motion
Commissioner Olsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council adoption of the Ordinance as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and
findings therein. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried.
VI. Reports/Recommendations
None.
VII. Correspondence and Petitions
Chair Nemerov indicated the Commission received on piece of correspondence. Mr. Teague reviewed the
correspondence and staff’s response to it with the Commission.
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VIII. Chair and Member Comments
None.
IX. Staff Comments
Planner Teague updated the Commission on the City Council meeting held on July 21, 2020.
X. Adjournment
Commissioner Agnew moved to adjourn the July 22, 2020, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 8:35 PM. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried.