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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
VIRTUAL MEETING
April 14, 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, Bennett, Agnew, Alkire, Bartling
and Chair Nemerov. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker, Assistant
Planner, Dave Fisher, Chief Building Official, Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Olsen, and Cullen.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Berube moved to approve the April 14, 2021, agenda. Commissioner Miranda
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously as presented.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, March 10, 2021
Commissioner Berube moved to approve the March 10, 2021, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously as presented.
V. Public Hearings
A. Continue to April 29, 2021, B-21-07, request for a front yard setback variance at
4248 Alden Drive
Director Teague indicated the Planning Commission is asked to continue the public hearing to the April
28, 2021 Planning Commission agenda.
Motion
Commissioner Berube moved that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing to the
April 28, 2021 Planning Commission agenda. Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
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B. B-21-06, A request for reasonable accommodation from the permitted 6 residents to 10
residents at 6222 Braeburn Circle
Assistant City Planner Aaker presented the request of 6222 Braeburn Circle for reasonable
accommodation from the permitted 6 residents to 10 residents. Staff recommends denial of the request
for reasonable accommodation from the permitted 6 residents to 10 residents at 6222 Braeburn Circle,
based on the findings listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Bill Griffith, representing the applicant, introduced himself and made a short presentation to the
Commission.
Mr. Scott Hemenway, President and Founder of Geneva Suites, addressed the Commission.
Ms. Rebecca Reich, LPN and owner of Guardian and Conservator Services also addressed the Commission.
Mr. Matt Hanley, CFO of Geneva Suites, addressed staffing and parking.
The applicants answered Commission questions.
Public Hearing
Chair Nemerov noted some public comment has already been received by the City via electronic means.
Ms. Lindsay Berg, 6230 Braeburn Circle, addressed the Commission and indicated she was concerned with the
traffic.
Ms. Rose Norman, 6208 Braeburn Circle, addressed the Commission and was concerned about the facility itself
because it is disruptive with a significant impact to the character of the neighborhood.
Ms. Shelley Psyhogios, 6228 Braeburn Circle, addressed the Commission and voiced her concern about the calls
for service and parking to Geneva Suites.
Mr. Tom Smith, 6228 Braeburn Circle, addressed the Commission and voiced his concern about the proposed
increase in the number of residents as well as the parking situation in the cul-de-sac.
Mr. Randy Sawatzky, 6214 Braeburn Circle, addressed the Commission and was also concerned about the issues
at the facility including traffic.
Ms. Kirsten Karlsson, at 6218 Braeburn Circle, addressed the Commission and was concerned with the number
and speed of cars on the block as well as facility standards.
Ms. Laura Sawatzky, 6214 Braeburn Circle, addressed the Commission and echoed the concerns of the other
residents.
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Commissioner Berube moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Miranda seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission continued discussion with the applicant and staff. Video of the meeting is available on
the City website for review of detailed comments.
Motion
Commissioner Berube moved that the Planning Commission recommend denial of the requested
variance to allow an increase from 6 to 10 residents in the existing home care group home facility
at 6222 Braeburn Circle based on the findings within the staff report as discussed. Commissioner
Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-1 (Miranda Nay).
C. B-21-08, A 68 square foot variance for a garage addition, 6213 Tracy Ave.
Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request of 6213 Trace Ave for a 68 square foot variance for a
garage 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. Mark Salsbury introduced himself and made a short presentation to the Commission. He indicated he was
available for questions.
Public Hearing
None
Commissioner Berube moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Bennett seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed this item. Video of the meeting is available on the City website for review of
comments.
Motion
Commissioner Bartling moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the 68
square foot variance for a garage addition as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions
and findings therein. Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. Sketch Plan Review – 5146 Eden Avenue (Former Public Works Site)
Director Teague presented the request of 5146 Eden Avenue for a sketch plan review .
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Staff answered Commission questions.
Mr. Anderson and Mr. Williamson introduced themselves and addressed the Commission.
The applicants answered Commission questions about the sketch plan.
The Commission reviewed the sketch plan and offered the following comments:
Does not like the high rise feel of the buildings
Likes the affordable housing concept
Possibly lower the square footage to bring price down to reach price point for more people
Important for Senior Housing is the cross generational mix, would like to see more of this
There is no retail, and the courtyard plaza feels unwelcoming and only for the residents
Likes the co-op and shared spaces
Needs more livelihood
Would like to see this more as a neighborhood look
Needs more pedestrian access
Would like a usable roof or green roof and sustainability
Needs more green space with expanded creativity
Likes the amount of parking, especially in the residential area
Excited about sidewalk access to the north from Acadia to the new homes
Narrow crossing on the bridge, should make it wider for cargo type bikes. It seems to be lacking
in many ways and not what was envisioned in the Grandview Development Framework
Would like to see a major outdoor amenity
Looks like a suburban development from decades ago which is disappointing
Generic looking buildings with extremely long walls
Share the desire for housing diversity which this is not, there is too much senior housing in the
area
Would like to see more spark to the neighborhood area
Video of the meeting is available on the City website for review of more detailed comments.
B. Sketch Plan Review – 4630 France Avenue
Director Teague presented the request of 4630 France Avenue for a Sketch Plan Review .
Mr. Jeff Ziebarth introduced himself and addressed the Commission. He answered Commission questions.
The Commission reviewed the sketch plan and offered the following comments:
Good idea to pursue but need to look at the houses on the other side
Landscaping would be important
Appreciate the effort to bring in other types of housing
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Support the density and creativity involved
Design is fresh with an urban feel
Reduce the garage from two to one car
Minimize impacts to the west
Video of the meeting is available on the City website for review of all comments.
VII. Chair and Member Comments
Chair Nemerov indicated the Commission will have a Worksession in two weeks. He asked for Commission
feedback for the meeting.
VIII. Staff Comments
Planner Teague reported on upcoming agenda items.
IX. Adjournment
Commissioner Berube moved to adjourn the April 14, 2021, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 11:13 PM. Commissioner Bartling seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.