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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
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February 9, 2022
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, Hayward, Olsen, Alkire, and
Chair Agnew. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker, Assistant
Planner Emily Bodeker, Assistant Planner, Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Barberot and Bennett.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Strauss moved to approve the February 9, 2022, agenda. Commissioner
Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, June 9, 2021
Director Teague indicated the approved June 9, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes included an
incorrect motion for a variance request at 4241 Valley View Drive and staff has corrected. The updated
minutes reflect the updated conditions of approval.
Commissioner Olsen moved to approve the updated/corrected June 9, 2021, meeting
minutes. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously as
amended.
B. Minutes: Planning Commission, January 26, 2022
Commissioner Berube moved to approve the January 26, 2022, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Olsen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentations
VI. Public Hearings
A. B-22-03 4617 Lexington Ave. - 20 Foot Variance Request
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Assistant City Planner Aaker presented the request of 4617 Lexington Avenue for a 20 Foot Variance.
Staff recommended approval of the 20-foot variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions
listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Andy Porter, Refined, addressed the Commission and answered questions.
Public Hearing
None.
Commissioner Berube moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Miranda seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission commented on the variance request.
Motion
Commissioner Berube moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the 20-Foot
variance as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein.
Commissioner Olsen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
B. B-22-04 4716 Townes Road – 5.02 Foot First Floor Elevation Variance
Assistant Planner Bodeker presented the request of 4716 Townes Road for a 5.02 Foot First Floor
Elevation Variance. Staff recommended denial of the 5.02 Foot First Floor Elevation, as requested subject
to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Randy Skaare, 3712 Zenith Avenue South, introduced himself, addressed the Commission and answered
questions.
Public Hearing
Mr. Rolf Johnsen, 4717 Towns Road, addressed the Commission and asked if the trees could be preserved.
Mr. Ben Leber, 5 Bridge Lane, addressed the Commission and was concerned with the parking situation as well
as drainage.
Commissioner Alkire moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Berube seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
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Motion
The Commission discussed the variance request.
Commissioner Miranda moved that the Planning Commission recommend denial of the 5.02 Foot
First Floor Elevation Variance as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings
therein. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Cahill Area District Plan RFP
Commissioner Alkire presented the request for the Cahill Area District Plan RFP. Commissioner Alkire
recommended the commission approve the RFP.
The Commission discussed the RFP.
Motion
Commissioner Berube moved that the Planning Commission approve the Cahill Area District
Plan RFP as drafted. Commissioner Olsen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Sketch Plan Review – 4620 77th Street West
Director Teague presented the request of 4620 77th Street West for a Sketch Plan Review.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Curt Gunsbury & Mr. Jason Lord, Solhem, made a presentation to the Commission.
The Commission asked questions of the applicant.
The Commission reviewed the sketch plan and offered the following comments:
Liked the connectivity to Fred Richards Park
Plans are consistent with Phase 1
Applicant should try to include the recommendations from Mic Johnson into the final development
plans
Need to address the high-water table and parking
Fred Richards Park connects and works well with this proposed development
Excited for development and liked the height of the buildings
Would like to see as much connectivity as possible
Focus as much as possible on bicyclists and pedestrian traffic
Great affordable housing
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Great greenspace
Need to draw people to the area through the pathways or attraction
Consider retail
Decouple the parking from the rents
Entrances should be more like primary entrances
Mr. Gunsbury thanked the Commission for the helpful feedback.
VIII. Chair and Member Comments
Received.
IX. Staff Comments
Received.
X. Adjournment
Commissioner Berube moved to adjourn the February 9, 2022, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 9:24 PM. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.