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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
VIRTUAL MEETING
April 28, 2021
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, Strauss, Bennett, Agnew, Olsen, Bartling,
Alkire and Chair Nemerov. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker,
Assistant Planner Emily Bodeker, Assistant Planner, Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Cullen.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Berube moved to approve the April 28, 2021, agenda. Commissioner Strauss
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously as presented.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, April 14, 2021
Commissioner Miranda moved to approve the April 14, 2021, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Commissioner Berube offered up the
amendment to change the wording for the motion regarding Public Hearing B, 6222
Braeburn Circle, she indicated using the word “denial” of the request to increase from 6 to
10 residents. She thought the Commission was denying the variance. Chair Nemerov
offered up the amendment on page 5 on the 6th bullet point to remove the number 4 from
the end. Motion carried unanimously as amended.
V. Public Hearings
A. B-21-07 – Front Yard Setback Variance – 4248 Alden Drive
Assistant Planner Bodeker presented the request of 4248 Alden Drive for a Front Yard Setback Variance .
Staff recommends approval of the 6.3-foot front yard setback variance, as requested subject to the findings
and conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission Questions.
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Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Scott Busyn, Great Neighborhood Homes, introduced himself and made a short presentation to the
Commission.
Public Hearing
Mr. Andy Warner, Morningside, addressed the Commission and indicated he did not have any objections
to this variance request.
Commissioner Berube moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Agnew seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed the setback variance and consensus was to approve. Video of the meeting is
available on the City website for review of detailed comments.
Motion
Commissioner Berube moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the 6.3-foot
front yard setback variance at 4248 Alden Drive as outlined in the staff memo subject to the
conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Bartling seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
B. B-21-20 – An Appeal of an Administrative Decision – 5708 Woodland Lane
Assistant City Planner Aaker presented the request of 5708 Woodland Lane for an Appeal of an
Administrative Decision. Staff recommends denial of the appeal of administrative decision, as requested
subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Mr. Todd Kerin and Mr. Nick Busalas, appellants, introduced themselves and made a presentation to the
Commission.
The appellants answered several Commission questions.
Assistant City Planner Aaker made the City’s presentation to the Planning Commission. She noted City
Attorney Dave Kendall, property owner Mr. Andy Porter, his attorney Mr. David Schooler and the
homebuyers, Mr. & Mrs. Pacyna, were also present and may want to comment.
Staff and the City Attorney answered Commission questions.
Mr. Schooler, representing Refined, addressed the Commission and indicated Refined was at the meeting
on three issues. He listed the three issues in the appeal submitted to the City.
Mr. Porter, 5905 Fairfax Avenue, representing the Pacyna family and their contractor, addressed the
Commission.
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Mr. Mark Pacyna, potential homeowner, addressed the Commission.
The Commission asked questions of the presenters and staff.
Public Hearing
Chair Nemerov indicated one comment from Better Together Edina was received in opposition to
whether or not a variance should occur.
Ms. Lori Grotz, 5513 Park Place, addressed the Commission on the building plans not being made public at
the meeting.
Commissioner Alkire moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Berube seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission started deliberation and discussion.
Motion
Commissioner Olsen moved that the Planning Commission uphold City staff’s administrative
decision approving building permit #ED183412, for a new home plan for the property located at
5708 Woodland Lane as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein.
Commissioner Berube seconded the motion.
The Commission continued discussion. Video of the meeting is available on the City website for review of
detailed comments.
Motion carried 8 Ayes, 1 Nay (Nemerov).
C. B-21-11 – Variance Request for no Basement – 5312 Halifax Ave
Assistant City Planner Bodeker presented the request of 5312 Halifax Ave for a Variance Request for no
Basement. Staff recommends approval of the variance request for a new house with no basement, as
requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission Questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. David Eggert, Director of Construction for City Homes, introduced himself and made a short
presentation to the Commission.
Public Hearing
None.
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Commissioner Bennett moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Berube seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed the variance request. Video of the meeting is available on the City website for
review of detailed comments.
Motion
Commissioner Bartling moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
variance request for a new house with no basement at 5312 Halifax Lane as outlined in the staff
memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Agnew seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Preliminary Rezoning from PCD-1, Planned Commercial District 1 and APD, Automobile
Parking District to PUD – 4917 Eden Avenue
Director Teague presented the request of 4917 Eden Avenue for a Preliminary Rezoning from PCD-1 .
Staff recommends approval of the project, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the
staff report.
Mr. Ed Terhaar, Wenk, introduced himself and made a short presentation to the Commission.
Director Teague continued with his presentation.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Mr. Nick Walton, President of Reuter Walton Development and Mr. Chris Palkowitsch of BKV Group and
Mr. Kyle Brasser of Reuter Walton Development addressed the Commission.
The development team answered Commission questions and discussed the design with proposed changes.
Public Hearing
Ms. Kim Nelson, North Central States Regional Counsel of Carpenters, addressed the Commission. She
indicated her group supports this development request.
Ms. Ann Russ, 4929 West Sunny Slope Road, addressed the Commission and indicated she was in
opposition to the development.
Ms. Julie Risser addressed the Commission. She voiced her opposition to the rezoning.
Mr. Steve Lecredice, 4916 West Sunny Slope Road, addressed the Commission and explained he was for
development but was in opposition to the rezoning.
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Mr. Mark Storano, Sunny Side, addressed the Commission and indicated his opposition to this project.
Mr. Kirk Odland, 4800 Hilltop Lane, addressed the Commission and voiced his concerns with opposition
to the rezoning.
Mr. Paul Porter, 4928 Dale Drive, addressed he Commission and discussed several issues he had. He
indicated he was opposed to this project.
Ms. Lori Grotz, 5513 Park Place, addressed the Commission and indicated her opposition.
Mr. Steven Lundberg, Sunny Side, addressed the Commission. He explained he was in opposition to the
project.
Mr. Dwight Bonniewell, 4920 West Sunny Slope Road, addressed the Commission and stated he was
against this rezoning project.
Commissioner Berube moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Bartling seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
It was noted Commissioner Olsen left the meeting at 11:28 p.m.
The Commission continued discussion with staff. Staff added additional condition suggestions to the
motion.
Video of the meeting is available on the City website for review of detailed comments.
Motion
Commissioner Berube moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the project, as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein
to rezone to PUD, subject also to Condition 9, conforming the affordable housing to the City
Policy within the project, deleting condition 13, condition 14, adding improvements to the
pedestrian and bike plan as stated in the transportation study for this project, condition 15,
crossing improvement for Wilson and Eden Avenue and the City needs to accelerate the short
term improvement goals in the Grandview Transportation study. Commissioner Alkire seconded
the motion.
Motion carried 7 ayes, 1 nays (Bennett).
E. Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Off Street Parking Regulations
The Commission continued the public hearing to the May 12, 2021 Planning Commission agenda due to
the time.
Motion
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Commissioner Bennett moved that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing to the
May 12, 2021 Planning Commission agenda. Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion.
Motion carried Motion carried 7 ayes, 1 nays (Agnew).
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. 2021 Planning Commission Attendance Log
Director Teague presented the 2021 Planning Commission Attendance Log.
VIII. Correspondence and Petitions
None.
IX. Chair and Member Comments
Chair Nemerov thought the public hearing showed the weakness in the City’s sketch plan review process where
the Commission is not getting public comments and he hoped the City will look at this process as a part of the
2022 Work Plan.
X. Staff Comments
None.
XI. Adjournment
Commissioner Strauss moved to adjourn the April 28, 2021, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 12:45 AM. Commissioner Bartling seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.