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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-09 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: January 13, 2021  Page 1 of 4       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 Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: January 13, 2021  Page 2 of 4     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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: January 13, 2021  Page 3 of 4     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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: January 13, 2021  Page 4 of 4     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.