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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
July 28, 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, Bennett, Agnew, Bartling, Olsen, Alkire
and Chair Nemerov. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker, Assistant
Planner and Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Strauss and Cullen.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Bartling moved to approve the July 28, 2021, agenda. Commissioner Miranda
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, July 14, 2021
Commissioner Miranda moved to approve the July 14, 2021, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Commissioner Bartling indicated on page 3
Mr. Sonnek is referenced as “architect for the applicants” and he is not an architect so he
should not be referenced as such. She noted on page 4 “Cutting Nail Architects” should be
changed to “Cuningham Architects.” Motion carried as amended.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentations
A. Sustainable Buildings Policy
Sustainability Coordinator Grace Hancock and CEE Marisa Bayer gave a presentation on a proposed sustainable
buildings policy.
Chair Nemerov thanked Ms. Hancock and Ms. Bayer for the presentation.
Ms. Hancock and Ms. Bayer answered Commission questions.
Video of the meeting is available on the City website for review of detailed comments.
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VI. Community Comment
Ms. Julie Risser, 6112 Ashcroft Avenue, shared concerns with the Commission about the triangle of
discretion, planning staff reports and the New Horizon Day care, and construction management.
VII. Public Hearings
A. B-21-23, A variance for the relief from requirement to have a 50% full depth
basement under the main floor – 4904 Bywood West
Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request of 4904 Bywood West for a variance . Staff recommended
approval of the variance as submitted, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff
report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
The applicant indicated he did not have anything new to share.
Public Hearing
None.
Commissioner Olsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Berube seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
The Commission discussed the variance.
Motion
Commissioner Berube moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
variance as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein.
Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Video of the meeting is available on the City website for review of detailed comments.
VIII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Finding that the Plan for 4040 W. 70th St. are consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan – Tax Increment Financing
Affordable Housing Development Manager Stephanie Hawkinson presented the 4040 W. 70 th Street
proposed plans for development and asked the Commission to determine if this is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan for Tax Increment Financing.
Staff answered Commission questions.
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Motion
Commissioner Olsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of Resolution No. B-21-22, finding that the proposed plan for development of the site is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
Video of the meeting is available on the City website for review of detailed comments.
IX. Chair and Member Comments
Received.
X. Staff Comments
Received.
XI. Adjournment
Commissioner Berube moved to adjourn the July 28, 2021, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 8:45 PM. Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried.