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Planning Commission
City Of E dina, Minnesota
City H all, Council Cham ber s
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
7:00 PM
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I.Ca ll To Ord er
II.Roll Ca ll
III.Approva l Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approva l Of Meeting Min u tes
A.Min u tes: Pla n n ing Com m ission October 13, 2021
V.Com m u n ity Com m ent
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or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the
number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. G enerally speaking, items
that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment.
Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their
comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for
consideration at a future meeting.
VI.Rep orts/Recom m en d ation s
A.Sketch Plan Review - 6016 Vern on Aven u e
B.Cahill District Area Pla n - W orkin g Grou p Greenprin t
VII.Cha ir An d Mem ber Com m ents
VIII.Sta0 Com m ents
IX.Adjournm en t
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Date: O c tober 27, 2021 Agenda Item #: I V.A.
To:P lanning C ommission Item Type:
Minutes
F rom:Liz O ls on, Administrative S upport S pecialist
Item Activity:
Subject:Minutes : P lanning C ommis s ion O c tober 13, 2021 Ac tion
C ITY O F E D IN A
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED:
Approve the minutes from the O ctober 13, 2021 P lanning C ommission.
I N TR O D U C TI O N:
AT TAC HME N T S:
Description
Minutes : Planning Commis s ion October 13, 2021
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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
October 13, 2021
I. Call To Order
Chair Agnew called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II. Roll Call
Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Miranda, Strauss, Olsen, Bennett, Bartling, Alkire, Hayward,
Barberot and Chair Agnew. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker,
Assistant Planner, Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager, Liz Olson, Administrative Support
Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Berube.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Strauss moved to approve the October 13, 2021, agenda. Commissioner
Bennett seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, September 22, 2021
Commissioner Olsen moved to approve the September 22, 2021, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentations
A. Election of Officers
Director Teague indicated a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission would need to be selected due to
former Chair Nemerov’s resignation.
Commissioner Bennett moved to elect Commissioner Agnew as Chair of the Planning
Commission. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Agnew moved to elect Commissioner Berube as Vice Chair of the Planning
Commission. Commissioner Olsen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Resolution No. B-21-31 Proposed Eden Willson TIF District
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Economic Development Manager Neuendorf presented the request for a proposed Eden Willson TIF District.
Staff recommends approval of the Eden/Willson TIF District plan.
Commissioner Olsen moved to find that the tax increment financing plan for the
Eden/Willson Tax Increment Financing District conforms to the general plans for the
development and redevelopment of the City. Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
VI. Community Comment
None.
VII. Public Hearings
A. B-21-30 – Variance from Side Setback at 5608 Dale Ave
Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request for a variance from Side Setback at 5608 Dale Ave . Staff
recommends approval of the variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff
report.
Public Hearing
None.
Commissioner Miranda moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Strauss seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Michael and Mrs. Maddie Lund, applicants, introduced themselves and addressed the Commission.
Motion
Commissioner Bennett moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
variance from side setback at 5608 Dale Ave as outlined in the staff memo subject to the
conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
B. Zoning Ordinance Amendment, Revised Overall Development Plan, Site Plan Review –
7001 and 7025 France Avenue
Director Teague presented the request for a Zoning Ordinance Amendment, Revised Overall
Development Plan and Site Plan Review. Staff recommends approval as requested subject to the findings
and conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
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Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Ted Carlson, Orion Investments, along with Mr. Nate Enger, ESG, Brent Webb, and Nate Podratz,
Mortenson, addressed the Commission.
The Commission asked questions of the applicants.
Public Hearing
Ms. Lori Grotz, 5513 Park Place, addressed the Commission with her concerns.
Commissioner Miranda moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Bennett seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission addressed concerns as well as recommended additional changes to the applicants.
Likes the public space but cannot support the new changes
Wants height in this part of Southdale
Needs affordable housing over a parking ramp
Likes the removal of the turn lane on France and the Park being moved to a new location
Likes the removal of the parking entrances on Ewing Avenue
Many problems with the parking structure
Need parking maximums in this development
Lack of affordable housing and the parking structure is a big issue
Potential benefits of a plaza are a plus
Possibility to bike here from other areas
Cannot support a 540-stall parking structure
Less store fronts in the new design does not require more parking spaces
Likes the modern idea
9 Mile bike path takes a person to the development
Great project for the site but should expand up one level
Too much parking without much retail
Likes the new vehicle access points
Likes market scape but could be done as previously drafted
Motion
Commissioner Olsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend denial to the City
Council of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment, revised overall development plan, site plan review
at 7001 and 7025 France Avenue, based on the findings in the staff report. Commissioner Bennett
seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 ayes, 1 nay (Strauss).
VII. Reports/Recommendations
Received.
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IX. Chair and Member Comments
Received.
X. Staff Comments
Received.
XI. Adjournment
Commissioner Miranda moved to adjourn the October 13, 2021, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 9:03 PM. Commissioner Bartling seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
Date: O c tober 27, 2021 Agenda Item #: VI.A.
To:P lanning C ommission Item Type:
R eport and R ecommendation
F rom:C ary Teague, C ommunity Development Director
Item Activity:
Subject:S ketch P lan R eview - 6016 Vernon Avenue Disc ussion
C ITY O F E D IN A
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED:
No Action R equested. P rovide non-binding feedback on a potential future land use application.
I N TR O D U C TI O N:
T he P lanning Commission is asked to consider a sketch plan proposal to remodel and expand the existing K ey’s
auto repair shop at 6016 Vernon Avenue into a 68-seat restaurant and 1,060 square foot office building. T he
existing site is zoned P C D-4, P lanned Commercial District, which allows only automobile service centers, gas
stations and car washes. Restaurants and offices are allowed uses in the P C D-1, P lanned Commercial Zoning
District.
AT TAC HME N T S:
Description
Staff Review Memo
Applicant Narrative and Plans
Site Location, Zoning, & Comp. Plan
City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
City Hall • Phone 952-927-8861
Fax 952-826-0389 • www.CityofEdina.com
Date: October 27, 2021
To:
Planning Commission
From: Cary Teague, Community Development Director
Re:
Sketch Plan Review – 6016 Vernon Avenue
The Planning Commission is asked to consider a sketch plan proposal to remodel and
expand the existing Kee’s auto repair shop at 6016 Vernon Avenue into a 68-seat
restaurant and 1,060 square foot office building. The existing site is zoned PCD-4, Planned
Commercial District, which allows only automobile service centers, gas stations and car
washes. Restaurants and offices are allowed uses in the PCD-1, Planned Commercial Zoning
District.
To accommodate the request the following would be required:
A Rezoning from PCD-4, Planned Commercial District 4 to PCD-1, Planned
Commercial District 1.
Building Addition Setback Variances: 1) Front Setback Variance to Eden Prairie
Road from 35 to 13 feet; and 2) Side Yard setback variance from 25 to 5 feet.
A Front Setback Variance for the patio built toward Eden Prairie Road from 35
feet to 1-foot;
A Parking Stall Variance from 33 stalls to 26; and
A Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to
Neighborhood Node.
As with all sketch plan reviews; the Planning Commission is asked to provide non-binding
comments and direction on a potential future development request. Areas of focus should
be on the proposed land use and Comprehensive Plan Amendment; the proposed setbacks
and how this proposal fits in to the surrounding area, such as the location of the outdoor
dining area across the street from single-family homes. Staff has concern regarding the
impact the proposal would have to the adjacent residential uses and the large variances
requested.
City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
The following table demonstrates compliance with PCD-1 Zoning:
COMPLIANCE TABLE
City Standard (PCD-1) Proposed
Structure Setbacks
Front – Vernon
Front – Eden Prairie Road
Side – West
Parking & Drive-aisle Setbacks
Front – Vernon
Front – Eden Prairie Road
Side – West
35 feet
35 feet (structure)
35 feet (patio)
25 feet
20 feet
20 feet
10 feet
40 feet (30 feet existing) **
13 feet* (20 feet existing) **
1 foot*
5 feet*
0-1 Foot**
3 feet**
12 feet
Height
2-1/2 stories and 30 feet 2 stories
Parking Stalls Office = 5 stalls per 1,000 s.f.
Restaurant = 1 stall per 3
seats + number of employees
on max shift
(33 total stalls required)
26 stalls*
FAR 1.0 .13%
*Variance Required
**Existing Condition
Issues/considerations:
Parking. The proposed uses do not meet the city’s requirement for restaurant and office
parking. A parking study would be done to determine if what is proposed is adequate. Staff
has concerns regarding the possibility of parking extending into the residential area as
proposed.
City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Setbacks. Staff has significant concerns regarding the proposed setbacks for the building
expansion and the patio for outdoor dining. The outdoor dining would be located across the
street from single-family homes with a one-foot setback. The building addition is just 5 feet
from the west lot line adjacent to residential uses (condominiums) to the west. The parking
area is an existing condition. There is very little room to provide adequate screening on the
subject property.
Green Space. There is very little green space or landscaping on the subject property. While
this is an existing condition, the proposed plans do not make the situation any better; rather,
the proposed addition takes away more green space. As demonstrated below there are
screening requirements for uses near R-1 Zoning Districts.
Screening of parking and use. Per Section 36-1457 (4) of the Zoning Ordinance: “Off-street
parking facilities containing six or more spaces and all loading facilities shall be screened from
streets located within 50 feet, and from lots which are used for any residential purpose
which are located within 50 feet. Said distance shall be the shortest distance between the
parking facility or loading facility and the nearest part of the street or the nearest lot line of
the residential lot.” This site is located within 50 feet of residential uses to the west and
north.
Screening of the principal building. Per Section 36-1457 (1) of the Zoning Ordinance:
“Nonresidential principal buildings or structures, and any building or structure accessory
thereto, shall be screened from lots in the R-1 district which are used for single dwelling unit
buildings and which are located within 200 feet of the nonresidential use. The distance shall
be the shortest distance between the nonresidential building or structure to be screened and
the nearest lot line of the R-1 district lot but shall not extend across a street.”
Trash Enclosure. Detailed information would have to be provided for the trash enclosure.
Trash storage facilities, including recycling storage facilities, shall be screened from all lot
lines and public road rights-of-way. As proposed the trash enclosure would be located right
on the lot line. Per Section. 36-1460 all required screening shall be located on the lot
occupied by the use, building, facility or structure to be screened. No screening shall be
located upon any public road right-of-way, or within 20 feet of the traveled portion of a
street.
Sidewalks. A sidewalk would be required to be installed along Vernon Avenue per the Bike
and Pedestrian Master Plan.
Sustainability Questionnaire. The applicant would be required to fill out the Sustainability
Questionnaire.
City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
planning submission
date October 13, 2021
property 6016 VERNON AVE S
EDINA, MN
applicant Special X Properties, LLC.
Co-owners: Martin Collins & Christopher Davis
architect christian dean architecture
CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTUREpg.2 6016 vernon ave
PROJECT NARRATIVE
We are proposing the redevelopment of the property at 6016 Vernon
Ave, which is currently the home of Kevin Key’s auto shop. Our intention
is to transform the property into the new Westside Café - A place where
the community can gather for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There will be
a sit-down restaurant, deli, and take-out services on the site as well at
offices for management staff. The seating capacity will be 68 inside and
32 on the seasonal patio. On-site parking for staff (4) and patrons (22)
can be provide, but faces challenges with this uniquely shaped site.
PROPOSED HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday & Saturday 6am - 12am
Sunday 8am - 9pm
REQUESTED VARIANCES
-Rezoning from PRD-1 to PCD-3
-Reduce parking setback on North property line to 3’-8”and
setback at South property line to 0’ (to reflect existing pavement/
parking conditions)
-Reduce building setback on West property line From 25’ to 5’
-Reduce building setback on North property line from 25’ to 13’
(existing building is 21’ from the North property line)
CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTUREpg.3 6016 vernon ave
existing site
CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTUREpg.4 6016 vernon ave
proposed site plan
CATCH BASIN
M.H.
EXISTING
BUILDING
PROPOSED
EXPANSION
1 ,2 70 SF1,061 SF
FOOTPRINT
PROPOSED PATIO
PROPOSED PARKING (16)
P R O P O S E D P A R K IN G (6 )PROPOSED PARKING (4)TRASH
ENCLOSURE
212 SF WALKWAY2 0 ' P A R K IN G S E T B A C K
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
EXISTING WOOD FENCE5' - 3"20' - 0 1/2"
10' PARKING SETBACK
3 5 ' B U IL D IN G S E T B A C K
25' BUILDING SETBACK
25' BUILDING SETBACK10' PARKING SETBACKPROPERTY LINE
P R O P E R T Y L IN E
PROPERTY LINEE X IS T IN G C U R B C U T
E X IS T IN G C U R B C U T
18' - 0"30' - 0"24' - 0"18' - 0"24'
-
6"18'
-
0"
O V E R H E A D P O W E R L IN E S
OVERHEAD POWER LINES2 9 ' - 9 "3 0 ' - 0 "6016 VERNON AVE
ZONING SUMMARY
Zoning:PRD-3 (Planned Residence District)
Desired rezoning: PCD-1 (Planned Commercial District)
Lot Size:16,584SF
FAR:1
Setbacks Front - 35ft
Side St- 25ft
Side yard - 25ft
Rear yard - 25ft
Parking setbacks: 20ft from public street r.o.w.
10ft from interior and rear lot lines
10ft from principle structure
Park reqmt: 1/3 the maximum seating capacity, plus one
space for each employee on the major shift.
Compact spaces do not count toward total.
VERN
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EDE N PRARI E RD.
EXISTING WOOD FENCE
13' - 0"53' - 3"3' - 8"CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTUREproject: 6016 VERNON AVE
1" = 20'-0"
SCHEMATIC SITE PLAN
CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTUREpg.5 6016 vernon ave
UP
DN DN
UP
ELEV
JANITOR /
STORAGE
36" FLAT TOP36" RANGE36" GRILLPIZZA
OVEN PREP TABLEBAR
HOST
HOT
DELI
DELIDELI
WINDOWDRY STOR SODA
FOOD
BEER
DISHES
EXISTING FENCE
SERVICEWALKWAYPREP TABLESERVICE STATION
PATIO SEATING (32)
DINING SEATING (46)
STOOP
ENTRY
DELI SEATING (22)
ELEV
FRZROPTION TO ADD
BASEMENT
SERVICE STATIONTAKE-OUT WINDOW
OFFICE
CONFERENCE ROOM
ELEV.STOR.7' - 11 11/16"5' - 10 7/8"6' - 0"6' - 0"11' - 0"16' - 4 7/16"53' - 3"20' - 7 1/4"
MECH.
STAFF
STAFF
BATH
OFFICE
DRY STORAGE / PREP
ELEV.
UTILITIES8' - 0 7/8"5' - 10 5/16"8' - 0"13' - 1 7/16"6' - 0"12' - 3 5/8"CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTUREproject: 6016 VERNON AVE date: 10/11/21LEVEL 1 -SCHEMATIC FIT PLAN EXTENDEDLEVEL 2 BASEMENT LEVELPROPOSED BUILDING PLAN
CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTUREpg.6 6016 vernon ave
existing site
CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTUREpg.7 6016 vernon ave
existing building
CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTUREpg.8 6016 vernon ave
example - colita
BEFORE AFTER
DESIGNED BY CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE
COMPLETED 2018
CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTUREpg.9 6016 vernon ave
example - colita
DESIGNED BY CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE
COMPLETED 2018
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Date: O c tober 27, 2021 Agenda Item #: VI.B.
To:P lanning C ommission Item Type:
R eport and R ecommendation
F rom:C ary Teague, C ommunity Development Director
Item Activity:
Subject:C ahill Dis tric t Area P lan - Working G roup G reenprint Ac tion
C ITY O F E D IN A
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED:
Approve the Working G roup G reenprint
I N TR O D U C TI O N:
T he G reenprint is used to help solicit candidates to populate the C ahill D istrict Area P lan Working Group.
AT TAC HME N T S:
Description
Work Group Green Print
Board and Commission
Working Group Greenprint
BOARD/COMMISSION: Planning Commission
WORKING GROUP NAME: Cahill District Area Plan Working Group
WORKING GROUP OBJECTIVE: Complete a District Area Plan to be adopted into the
City’s Comprehensive Plan
WORKING GROUP CO-CHAIRS: Kate Agnew and David Alkire
Project Title
A working group may have more than one project.
Cahill District Area Plan
Description
Describe the project. How does the project relate
to the Board/Commission work plan?
The intent is to work with Co-Chairs, City staff and its
consultant to engage neighborhood residents, businesses, and
other stakeholders in the Study Area for the purposes of
developing and drafting a District Area Plan to be adopted
into the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the Work
Group will participate in working meetings and will present
the recommended District Area Plan to the Planning
Commission. This area was identified in the current
Comprehensive Plan as an area to be further studied and
expanded from the 70th and Cahill Small Area Plan.
Purpose
Describe the purpose or objective of the project.
e.g. develop a process, review the work
The purpose is to complete a Cahill District Area Plan to be
adopted into the City’s current Comprehensive Plan. Work
Group members are asked to take a leadership role and to
serve as “champions” for the District Area Plan, and to help
draft the final document. Expertise in planning related fields
are desirable to assist with the drafting of the plan.
Duration of the Group
Typically six months to two years.
The plan will be developed over the course of 12-15 months,
beginning in 2022.
Deliverables
Tangible or intangible object produced as a result
of the project intended to be delivered to the
indicated audience.
The deliverable will be a District Area Plan for the Cahill
District to be incorporated into the City’s current
Comprehensive Plan.
Community Benefit
How does this project benefit the Edina
community?
The District Area Plan will provide a detailed framework to
guide development within the Cahill District.
Key Dates
Is there an event or a timeframe to complete
certain steps?
The planning process for the working group will take place
over approximately 12-15 months. It is anticipated that the
District Area Plan Work Group would meet 2 times per
month and will help facilitate District Area Plan workshops
with the community at-large. There will be possible additional
check-ins with the group as the plan is completed.
Board and Commission
Working Group Greenprint
Promotion & Implementation
What is the plan to share the project
findings/completion or how will the completed
project be implemented?
The Cahill District Area Plan will be presented to the
Planning Commission for review and recommendation to the
City Council for approval. The findings and completion of the
Cahill District Area Plan will be adopted into the City’s
current Comprehensive Plan.
Evaluation
How will the group evaluate the findings or end
result of the project?
The Work Group will work with the consultant team to
collaboratively produce findings to populate a District Area
Plan. Recap of Work Group meetings and action items will be
made available to the public.
Membership & Time Commitment
Working group size cap recommendation is 11
members. Estimate how much time a working
group member needs to commit to.
Approximately 12-15 months