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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-07-22 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: August 12, 2020 Page 1 of 5 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 Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: August 12, 2020 Page 2 of 5 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 Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: August 12, 2020 Page 3 of 5 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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: August 12, 2020 Page 4 of 5 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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: August 12, 2020 Page 5 of 5 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.