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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
June 15, 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 Strauss, Hayward, Barberot, Alkire, Bennett, Olson, Padilla,
Smith and Chair Agnew. Staff Present: Kris Aaker, Assistant Planner, Emily Bodeker, Assistant Planner, Bill
Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager, Scott Neal, City Manager, and Liz Olson, Administrative
Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Miranda and Olsen.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Padilla moved to approve the June 15, 2022, agenda. Commissioner Alkire
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, May 25, 2022
Commissioner Alkire moved to approve the May 25, 2022, meeting minutes. Commissioner
Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentations
a. LOST Presentation by City Manager, Scott Neal
City Manager Neal shared an informational presentation about the City’s Local Option Sales Tax
Referendum.
Staff answered Commission questions about the referendum.
VI. Community Comment
None.
VII. Public Hearings
A. B-22-10 Variance Request – 5728 Fairfax Ave.
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Assistant City Planner Aaker presented the request of 5728 Fairfax Ave for a variance request. Staff
recommended approval of the variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the
staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Adam Pabarcus, owner, addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
None.
Commissioner Olson 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 variance
request at 5728 Fairfax Ave. as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings
therein. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
B. CUP and Variance for Interlachen Country Club – 6200 Interlachen Boulevard
Assistant City Planner Bodeker presented the request of 6200 Interlachen Boulevard for a CUP and
Variance. Staff recommends approval of the CUP and variance, as requested subject to the findings and
conditions listed in the staff report.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Joel Livingood, Interlachen Country Club General Manager & CEO, addressed the Commission and
answered Commission questions.
Public Hearing
Ms. Debra Firmerman, 6229 Maloney Avenue, addressed the Commission and asked the Commission to deny
the application.
Ms. Britta Sortland Ryan, 513 John Street, addressed the Commission and indicated she was not in favor of this
variance and CUP.
Ms. Connie Brockway, 6301 Maloney Avenue, asked the Commission to deny the CUP and variance.
Mr. Eric Ryan, 513 John Street, requested the Commission to deny the CUP and variance request.
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Mr. Rob Firmerman, 6229 Maloney Avenue, reviewed previous variance requests and asked the Commission to
deny the application.
Mr. Frank Thomas, 505 John Street, addressed the Commission and asked for denial of the CUP and variance
request.
Commissioner Smith moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Bennett seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed the application and asked questions of staff and the applicant.
Commissioners were concerned with the possibility of loud noise in proximity to residential homes,
concern with the height and orientation along with the restaurant and bar design, neighbor comments and
concerns as well as changes to the parking lot.
Motion
Commissioner Alkire moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the CUP and Variance for Interlachen Country Club as outlined in the staff memo
subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion.
Commission discussion continued.
Motion carried 6 ayes, 1 nay (Padilla).
VIII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Resolution B-22-09 Proposed Uses and the Purchase of Land at 4401 West 76th
Street
Economic Development Manager Neuendorf presented Resolution B-22-09, Proposed Uses and the
Purchase of Land at 4401 West 76th Street. Staff recommends approval of the Resolution, as requested
subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions. The Commission discussed the proposal.
Motion
Commissioner Bennett moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of Resolution
B-22-09, Proposed Uses and the Purchase of Land at 4401 West 76th Street as outlined in the staff
memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
IX. Chair and Member Comments
Received.
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X. Staff Comments
Received.
XI. Adjournment
Commissioner Strauss moved to adjourn the June 15, 2022, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 9:26 PM. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.