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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.
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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
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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
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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.