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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-25 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: September 22, 2021 Page 1 of 5 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Edina City Hall Council Chambers August 25, 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, Bennett, Berube, Strauss, Alkire, Olsen, Chair Nemerov (Virtual) and Vice Chair Agnew. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker, Assistant Planner, Emily Bodeker, Assistant Planner, and Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager. Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Bartling. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Strauss moved to approve the August 25, 2021 agenda. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, August 11, 2021 Commissioner Berube moved to approve the August 11, 2021, meeting minutes. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. V. Community Comment Ms. Janie Weston, 6136 Brookview Avenue, addressed the Commission on “The View 44 Luxury Apartments” on Valleyview Road. VI. Public Hearings A. B-21-25, a 3.75 Foot First Floor Elevation Variance for a New Home at 4230 Crocker Avenue S. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: September 22, 2021 Page 2 of 5 Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request for a 3.75 first floor elevation variance. Staff recommended 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. Tim Bellin, representing owner of the property, introduced himself and addressed the Commission. Public Hearing Ms. Janie Westin, 6136 Brookview Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated she was in favor of the variance. Commissioner Berube moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission discussed the variance. Motion Commissioner Strauss moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the 3.75-foot first floor elevation variance for a new home at 4230 Crocker Avenue So. 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. Commissioner Bennett arrived at 7:28 p.m. B. B-21-9, an 81.4 Foot Variance from the Required 98.7 Foot Front Yard Setback for a New Home at 6716 Arrowhead Pass Assistant City Planner Bodeker presented the request for an 81.4-foot variance. 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. Nate Pribyl, Valley Partners, introduced himself and addressed the Commission and answered questions. Public Hearing Mr. Eric Perkins, 6715 Indian Hills Road, addressed the Commission and indicated he did not have any issues with the project. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: September 22, 2021 Page 3 of 5 Commissioner Alkire moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission discussed the variance and offered the following comments:  Unusual lot with challenges.  Almost impossible to meet the front yard setback without this variance.  Significant distance from the street.  There is nothing typical with this lot. Motion Commissioner Berube moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the front yard setback variance as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Miranda 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. Zoning Ordinance Amendments – Impervious Surface, Basements, 1-Foot Rule and Setback Definitions Director Teague presented the Zoning Ordinance Amendments. The Commission is asked to direct staff to set a public hearing date and post the ordinance on Better Together Edina. Staff answered Commission questions. Staff will come back to the Planning Commission at its next meeting with an updated draft of the ordinance based on Commission feedback. No public hearing date was set. Video of the meeting is available on the City website for review of detailed comments. B. Sketch Plan Review – 7300 West Bush Lake Road Director Teague presented the request for a sketch plan review. Staff answered Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: September 22, 2021 Page 4 of 5 Mr. Nicholas Sperides, Sperides Reiners Architect, Inc, introduced himself and addressed the Commission and answered questions. The Commission discussed the sketch plan and offered the following comments:  Add more landscaping  The future use of this being an industrial park and if it is the City’s vision for the area  Parking seems to be adequate for the area with on street parking available  Rare opportunity to connect areas for bike and pedestrian traffic  Needs bike and pedestrian pathways Video of the meeting is available on the City website for review of detailed comments. C. Resolution B-21-27: Finding that the Southdale 2 Tax Increment Financing Plan with Modification #4 is Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Manager Bill Neuendorf presented the request for Southdale 2 TIF Plan . Staff recommends approval of the Southdale 2 TIF Plan, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Staff answered Commission questions. Motion Commissioner Berube moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the Southdale 2 Tax Increment Financing Plan modifications 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. IX. Staff Comments Received. X. Adjournment Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: September 22, 2021 Page 5 of 5 Commissioner Strauss moved to adjourn the August 25, 2021, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 9:02 PM. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.