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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
VIRTUAL MEETING
December 9, 2020
I. Call To Order
Chair Nemerov called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
II. Roll Call
Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Miranda, Berube, Strauss, Cullen, Olsen, Bennett, Agnew,
and Chair Nemerov. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Scott Neal, City
Manager, Emily Bodeker, Assistant Planner, Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: None.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Strauss moved to approve the December 9, 2020, agenda. Commissioner
Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, November 18, 2020
Commissioner Bennett moved to approve the November 18, 2020, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Olsen seconded the motion. Motion carried.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentations
A. 2021 Planning Commission Work Plan
City Manager Neal presented the 2021 Planning Commission Work Plan approved by the City Council on
December 1, 2020.
Community Development Director Teague continued with the presentation on the 2021 Work Plan.
Staff answered Commission questions.
VI. Public Hearings
A. B-20-21 Sign Variances – 3917 50th Street W
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Assistant City Planner Bodeker presented the request of sign variances. Staff recommends denial of the
sign variances, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. John Kohler, Paster Properties and Dr. Anderson introduced themselves and addressed the
Commission.
The Commission asked questions of the applicant
Public Hearing
Ms. Lori Grotz, 5513 Park Place, addressed the Commission and indicated she supported the sign
variances for the tenant and customers.
Commissioner Bennett moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Olsen seconded
the motion.
Ayes: Miranda, Strauss, Olson, Bennett, Agnew, and Chair Nemerov.
Nays: None.
Abstain: Berube
Motion carried.
The Commission asked staff additional questions.
The Commission discussed the variance request with reasons for approval and against approval of the
variances.
Motion
Commissioner Olsen moved that the Planning Commission approve the sign variances as
proposed by the applicant with plans dated November 2, 2020 including the following findings:
1. The proposed signs meet the variance criteria. The signs are reasonable in terms of size and
scale on the building.
2. There are other similar signs located on this building.
3. The uses are addressed off 50th Street.
Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion.
Ayes: Miranda, Strauss, Olsen, Bennett, Agnew, and Chair Nemerov.
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Nays: None.
Abstain: Berube
Motion carried.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Election of Vice Chair
Director Teague indicated due to the resignation of Vice-Chair Todd Thorsen; the Commission is asked
to hold an election to select a Vice-Chair.
Chair Nemerov asked for nominations.
Commissioner Olsen nominated Commissioner Berube as Vice-Chair.
Motion
Commissioner Olsen moved to appoint Commissioner Berube as Vice-Chair of the Planning
Commission through February 28, 2021. Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
A1. Election of Secretary
Chair Nemerov asked for nominations due to the vacancy created by Commissioner Berube being
appointed as Vice-Chair.
Commissioner Berube nominated Commissioner Agnew as Secretary.
Motion
Commissioner Berube moved to appoint Commissioner Bennett as Secretary of the Planning
Commission through February 28, 2021. Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
B. 2021 Meetings Calendar
Director Teague explained the 2021 calendar was approved by City Council on December 1, 2020.
VIII. Correspondence and Petitions
None.
IX. Chair and Member Comments
Commissioner Bennett provided an update on the Planning Commission work session that happened before the
meeting.
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X. Staff Comments
Planner Teague updated the Commission on the 70th and France and the 66th and France projects.
XI. Adjournment
Commissioner Strauss moved to adjourn the December 9, 2020, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 9:13 PM. Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried.