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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-28 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: May 26, 2021 Page 1 of 6 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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: May 26, 2021 Page 2 of 6 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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: May 26, 2021 Page 3 of 6 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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: May 26, 2021 Page 4 of 6 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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: May 26, 2021 Page 5 of 6 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 Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: May 26, 2021 Page 6 of 6 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.