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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-11 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: August 25, 2021 Page 1 of 3 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Edina City Hall Council Chambers August 11, 2021 I. Call To Order Vice Chair Agnew called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II. Roll Call Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Miranda, Berube, Strauss, Cullen (attended virtually), Bennett, Bartling, Alkire, and Vice Chair Agnew. 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 Olsen and Chair Nemerov. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Berube moved to approve the August 11, 2021, agenda. Commissioner Bartling seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, July 28, 2021 Commissioners Berube and Alkire offered up clarifications on the minutes. Commissioner Berube moved to approve the July 28, 2021, meeting minutes. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried as amended. V. Community Comment None. VI. Public Hearings A. B-21-24, 1.6 Foot First Floor Height Variance – 4913 Sunnyslope Road East Assistant City Planner Bodeker presented the request for a 1.6-foot first floor height variance at 4913 Sunnyslope Road East. Staff recommended approval of the variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: August 25, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Staff answered Commission questions. Commissioner Bennett arrived at 7:30 p.m. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Tony Giannakakis, TC Homebuilders, Inc., addressed the Commission and answered questions. Public Hearing No one wished to address the Commission. Commissioner Berube moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Commission discussed the variance and offered the following comments:  Fits the character of the neighborhood  Met all of the setback requirements  Pleased with overall height  Roof elevation is lower than maximum height allowed  The average of the neighboring homes are at a higher elevation than this home  Did not see the need for as big of variance being asked  Would like the height to be lower on lowest floor elevation  If ceiling height were reduced to eight feet six inches there would not be a need for a variance Motion Commissioner Berube moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the 1.6 Foot First Floor Variance as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion failed, 3 ayes (Berube, Strauss and Agnew), 4 nays. Commissioner Alkire moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval the variance as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therin with the addition of the basement elevation is placed at 890.21 based on the FEMA flood elevation, placing the first floor elevation at 901.06. Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Video of the meeting is available on the City website for review of detailed comments. VII. Reports/Recommendations A. B-21-20, Lot Coverage Variance Request – 6601 Biscayne Blvd Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request for a lot coverage variance. Staff recommended approval of the variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: August 25, 2021 Page 3 of 3 Staff answered Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Christopher Strohm, architect addressed the Commission. Motion Commissioner Bartling moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the lot coverage variance as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Video of the meeting is available on the City website for review of detailed comments. VIII. Chair and Member Comments Received. X. Staff Comments Received. XI. Adjournment Commissioner Berube moved to adjourn the August 11, 2021, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 7:52 PM. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.