Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-13 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: January 27, 2021  Page 1 of 4       Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission VIRTUAL MEETING January 13, 2021 I. Call To Order Chair Nemerov called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II. Roll Call Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Miranda, Berube, Strauss, Cullen, Olsen, Agnew, and Chair Nemerov. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker, Assistant Planner, Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist. Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Bennett. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Strauss moved to approve the January 13, 2021, agenda. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, December 9, 2020 Commissioner Berube moved to approve the December 9, 2020, meeting minutes. Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried. V. Public Hearings A. Variance Request B-21-02 - 5716 Wooddale Avenue Chair Nemerov recused himself and turned the meeting over to Commissioner Berube. The public hearing was opened at 7:05 p.m. Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request of variance.  Staff recommended 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 Ms. Melissa Boughton, homeowner, explained what her family was trying to do with the variance request. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: January 27, 2021  Page 2 of 4     Mr. Adam Bender, Ispiri Design Build, made a quick presentation to the Commission. Public Hearing None. Commissioner Strauss moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried. Motion Commissioner Miranda moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the variance request as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Ayes: Miranda, Berube, Strauss, Olsen, and Agnew. Nays: None. Abstain: Nemerov Motion carried. B. Variance Request B-21-03 –5117 Richmond Drive The public hearing was opened at 7:18 p.m. Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request of 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. & Mrs. Stroncek, homeowners, addressed the Commission. Public Hearing Chair Nemerov noted one comment was received from Better Together Edina in favor of the variance. Commissioner Agnew moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried. Motion Commissioner Strauss moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the variance request as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: January 27, 2021  Page 3 of 4     VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Sketch Plan Review – 4917 Eden Avenue Director Teague presented the request for a sketch plan review. Staff answered Commission questions. Mr. Nick Walton from Reuter Walton, and Chris Palkowitsch from BKV Group made a presentation to the Commission. The Commission asked questions of the applicant. The Commission reviewed the sketch plan and offered the following comments:  Residential Density and Height is adequate.  Likes the larger buffer between the development and single-family residential homes.  Concern with traffic and safety, especially an office use.  Well-designed building  Would like a protected bike path.  Add some mixed use (retail).  Green space would probably not be used and wasted due to the noise in the area.  Clear glass walkway between buildings would shield the noise from the highway.  Introduce a co-working space to the plan.  General preference for Plan B.  Like to see less parking. Plan B appears to be overparked. B. Sketch Plan Review – 4040 West 70th Street Director Teague presented the request for a sketch plan review.      Staff answered Commission questions. Ms. Stephanie Hawkinson, Affordable Housing Manager for the City answered Commission questions. Mr. Steve Minn, Lupe Development Partners made a presentation to the Commission. The Commission asked questions of the applicant. The Commission reviewed the sketch plan and offered the following comments:  Nice part of the plan is the affordability.  Too suburban and not what the City is trying to do in the area.  Better balance between the buildings and the housing in the area. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: January 27, 2021  Page 4 of 4      Likes the way the building is facing with access to Valleyview.  Solar and raingardens will create a good learning experience.  Building looks nice and will be a great asset.  Might want to flip the building.  Great environmental focus.  Like to see evidence for the need for that much parking, maybe reduce parking.  VIII. Correspondence and Petitions None IX. Chair and Member Comments None. X. Staff Comments Planner Teague updated projects the Commission previously reviewed. He also explained the process for Commission replacement. XI. Adjournment Technical difficulties arose during the adjournment. Motions were made in the chat function by Commissioners using WebEx. Commissioner Olsen moved to adjourn the January 13, 2021, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 9:45 PM. Chair Nemerov seconded the motion. Motion carried.