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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-11-17 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: December 30, 2021  Page 1 of 4       Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Edina City Hall Council Chambers November 17, 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, Berube, Strauss, Olsen, Alkire, Hayward, Barberot and Chair Agnew. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Emily Bodeker, Assistant Planner, Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist. Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Bennett. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Removal of Item VI. B (Conditional Use Permit for 5701 Benton Avenue) by the applicant. Commissioner Berube moved to approve the November 17, 2021; agenda as amended. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, October 27, 2021 Commissioner Berube moved to approve the October 27, 2021, meeting minutes. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried. V. Community Comment None. VI. Public Hearings A. B-21-32 Setback Variance for a Freestanding Sign – 5050 France Avenue Assistant City Planner Bodeker presented the request of setback variance for a freestanding sign. Staff recommends approval of the setback variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Staff answered Commission questions. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: December 30, 2021  Page 2 of 4     Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Joel Shirking addressed the Commission. Public Hearing None. Commissioner Strauss moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Olsen seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Commission reviewed the variance. Motion Commissioner Alkire moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the Setback Variance for a Freestanding Sign at 5050 France Avenue as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried. B. Conditional Use Permit – 5701 Benton Avenue Item was removed from the agenda by the applicant. C. Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Impervious Surface, Basement, 1-Foot Rule and Setback Definitions Director Teague presented the request for a Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Staff recommends approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Public Hearing Mr. Scott Busyn, 46633 Arden Avenue, introduced himself and addressed the Commission. Ms. Julie Risser, 6112 Ashcroft Avenue, introduced herself and addressed the Commission. Commissioner Berube moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Commission discussed the Zoning Ordinance Amendment with staff. Motion Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: December 30, 2021  Page 3 of 4     Commissioner Olsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. Motion carried. VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Sketch Plan Review – 5780 Lincoln Drive (Londonderry Apartments) Director Teague presented the request of Londonderry Apartments for a Sketch Plan review.  Staff answered Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Jason Lord, Solhem, Craig Hartman, Momentum Design Group addressed the Commission. The Commission asked questions of the applicant. The Commission reviewed the sketch plan and offered the following comments:  Nice location with natural separation of trees and greenery  Sidewalk should be pulled back from the building with a boulevard  Parking could be less prominent for the guest parking  May not be the best plan for the area  Fits in well to the area and has all the buffers  Likes the underground parking  Likes the height and density of this plan  Overall design is nice  Would like to see more connectivity to surrounding areas  Would like to see the developer incorporate rain gardens and solar panels with bike parking  Good use of the space  Bike parking area would be ideal  Snack Area for bikers  Connect the sidewalk on southwest side if possible  Further setback from the freeway would be nice with more green space B. Sketch Plan Review – 4701 77th Street West Director Teague presented the request for a Sketch Plan Review.  Staff answered Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: December 30, 2021  Page 4 of 4     Mr. Sheldon Berg, DJR Architecture addressed the Commission. The Commission asked questions of the applicant. The Commission reviewed the sketch plan and offered the following comments:  Likes the affordable aspect of the townhomes  Gives a nice base with a nice look as well as activating the sidewalk  Opportunity for activating the corner by opening up one or two units to commercial or retail  Doors leading to the street make the townhomes engaging  Odd having the driveway in the middle because it breaks up the community, should see about putting it in the back of the building  Likes the idea of green roofs  This project seems right for the sight and looks like it will fit  Would like to see a connection of this project to the lot to the west as well as across the street  Concerning to have the entrance to the garage on 77th because it would be hard to exit  Likes the entry way but maybe put it on the corner  Would like to make the entry street level more pedestrian friendly  Good use of land with a clever design VIII. Correspondence and Petitions None. IX. Chair and Member Comments Received. X. Staff Comments Received. XI. Adjournment Commissioner Berube moved to adjourn the November 17, 2020, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 9:02 PM. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried.