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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-25 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: June 15, 2022  Page 1 of 3       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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: June 15, 2022  Page 2 of 3     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 Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: June 15, 2022  Page 3 of 3     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.