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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-03-09 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: April 13, 2022 Page 1 of 3 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Edina City Hall Council Chambers March 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, Smith, Hayward, Strauss, Bennett, Olsen, and Chair Agnew. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager, Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist. Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Barberot, Alkire, Olson, and Padilla. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Strauss moved to approve the March 9, 2022, agenda. Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, February 9, 2022 Commissioner Strauss moved to approve the February 9, 2022, meeting minutes. Commissioner Olsen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. V. Special Recognitions and Presentations A. Welcome New Commission Members – Lori Olson, Bonnie Padilla, and Quincy Smith Chair Agnew introduced the three new Commissioners. Commissioner Smith reviewed his background with the Commission. B. Annual Election Commissioner Olsen moved to elect Agnew as Chair of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Olsen moved to elect Bennett as Vice-Chair of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Agnew seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Olsen moved to elect Miranda as Secretary of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: April 13, 2022 Page 2 of 3 VI. Community Comment None. VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Resolution B-22-06 – 70th and France TIF Plan Economic Development Manager Neuendorf presented the request for a TIF Plan at 70 th and France. Staff recommended approval of the TIF Plan, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Staff answered Commission questions. The Commission reviewed the development plans within the TIF Plan and made the following comments:  Concern with how the development plan fits in with the City’s goals and Climate Action Plan.  Concern with changes made in the development plans to include a freestanding parking ramp.  Parts of the development plan does not seem to align to the Comprehensive Plan  Questioned the amount of parking in the project Economic Development Manager Neuendorf reviewed the concerns and parking with the Commission. Motion Commissioner Olsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend denial of Resolution B- 22-06 - TIF Plan at 70th and France as presented, due to not meeting certain goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, does not meet certain goals of the Design Experience Guidelines as well as the Climate Action Plan. Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 1 nay (Strauss). Staff will draft a revised resolution to state that the development plan for the 70 th and France tax increment financing district does not conform to the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the City of Edina, to be signed by the Chair and Secretary of the Commission. B. Sketch Plan Review – 4404 Valley View Road Director Teague presented the request for a Sketch Plan review. Staff answered Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Ms. Rebecca Remick, City Homes, addressed the Commission. The Commission asked questions of the applicant. The Commission reviewed the sketch plan and offered the following comments: Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: April 13, 2022 Page 3 of 3  The layout and townhomes proposed are favorable to the development.  Continue the sidewalk throughout the development.  Provide monument signage to mark the entrance to this commercial node.  This type of housing is needed in Edina, and this is a perfect spot for it.  Like how the massing of the proposal is broken up.  Likes the amount of greenspace. VIII. Correspondence and Petitions None. IX. Chair and Member Comments Received. X. Staff Comments Received. XI. Adjournment Commissioner Smith moved to adjourn the March 9, 2022, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 8:44 PM. Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.