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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
May 25, 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, Strauss, Hayward, Barberot, Olsen, Alkire, Olson,
Padilla, Smith 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 Bennett.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Olsen moved to approve the May 25, 2022, agenda. Commissioner Strauss
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, April 13, 2022
Commissioner Alkire moved to approve the April 13, 2022, meeting minutes. Commissioner
Miranda seconded the motion. Chair Agnew offered up the amendment to change wording
on page 3, second to last bullet point to read, “There is an opportunity for community
engagement to dispel concerns about individuals with developmental disabilities.” Motion
carried unanimously as amended.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentations
A. Welcome New Commission Member – Bonnie Padilla
Chair Agnew welcomed Commissioner Padilla to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Padilla briefly
reviewed her history in the community.
VI. Community Comment
None.
Chair Agnew closed the Community Comment portion of the meeting.
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VII. Public Hearings
A. B-22-07 6316 Ewing Ave S. Front Yard Setback Variance Request
Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request of a front yard setback variance for 6316 Ewing Avenue S.
Staff recommends approval of the 4.6-foot side yard setback variance, as requested subject to the findings
and conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Charles Lewis, homeowner and Mr. Benjamin Braun, Architect, addressed the Commission and
answered questions.
Public Hearing
None.
Commissioner Padilla moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Strauss seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed the variance request.
Motion
Commissioner Olson moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the 4.6-Foot
Side Yard Setback Variance as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings
therein. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Resolution No. B-22-08 Proposed Uses for Sale of Property at 5146 Eden Avenue
Complies with Comprehensive Plan
Economic Development Director Neuendorf presented the Resolution for proposed Uses for Sale of
Property at 5146 Eden Avenue. Staff recommends approval of the Resolution, as requested subject to the
findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Commissioners commented on the project.
Motion
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Commissioner Olsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of Resolution B-22-08 as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings
therein. Commissioner Olson seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 ayes, 1 nay (Miranda).
IX. Chair and Member Comments
Received.
X. Staff Comments
Received.
XI. Adjournment
Commissioner Padilla moved to adjourn the May 25, 2022, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 8:05 PM. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.