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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.