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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.