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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
July 27, 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, Barberot, Alkire, Bennett, Olson, and
Chair Agnew. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director and Kris Aaker, Assistant
Planner.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Hayward, Padilla, Smith.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Miranda moved to approve the July 27, 2022, agenda. Commissioner Strauss
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. Community Comment
Ms. Julie Risser, 6112 Ashcroft Avenue, addressed the Commission regarding the City taking action against racist
actions occurring in the City and park inclusive signage.
Ms. Nora Davis, 6921 Southdale Road, addressed the Commission concerning people not being able to call in
for Community Comment.
Ms. Janey Westin, 6136 Brookview Avenue, addressed the Commission about the construction process of the
View 44 Apartments and the complete closure of Valley View Road.
V. Public Hearings
A. B-22-13, 5916 Kellogg Ave. 3.8% Impervious Surface Variance Request
Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request of an 3.8% Impervious Surface Variance for 5916 Kellogg
Ave. Staff recommends approval of the variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed
in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
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Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Will Wetterlin, 5916 Kellogg Avenue, applicant, addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
Ms. Ann Thompson, 5912 Kellogg Avenue, addressed the Commission and supported the variance
request.
Commissioner Strauss moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Alkire seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed and indicated approval of the variance.
Motion
Commissioner Olson moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the 3.8% Impervious Surface Variance as outlined in the staff memo subject to the
conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Alkire seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
B. Site Plan Review with Multiple Variances – 4404 Valley View Road
Director Teague presented the request of 4404 Valley View Road for a site plan review with multiple
variances. Staff recommends approval of the Site Plan with Variances, as requested subject to the findings
and conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Ms. Rebecca Remick, Owner City Homes and Mr. Jesse Barth, Minnetonka Beach, MN addressed the
Commission and answered questions.
Public Hearing
Ms. Julie Risser, 6112 Ashcroft Avenue, addressed the Commission. She indicated she was not in favor of this.
Ms. Janey Weston, 6136 Brookview Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated she had several concerns
with the site plan.
Ms. Rita Paris, 6020 Fairfax Avenue, addressed the Commission and voiced her concerns about the site plan.
Commissioner Bennett moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Olson seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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The Commission discussed the site plan.
Supports the site plan but preferred the previous plan better
Appropriate proposal and brings variety and versatility
Supports a boulevard style sidewalk on Valleyview
Need more row homes in the City for infill
The site plan is a better layout than the previous one
The project is highly consistent with the small area plan for this area
Shares the concern with people about the driveways
An entrance sign to the neighborhood would be ideal
Density fits in with the neighborhood
Previous proposal handled the parking in a better way
Liked the ability for turning around in the driveway
Better transition between the commercial and residential than previous site plan
Concerned with the number of garages in the site plan
Motion
Commissioner Strauss moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the Site Plan Review with Multiple Variance at 4404 Valleyview Road, as outlined in the
staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Olson seconded the
motion. Motion carried 4 ayes, 2 nays (Miranda, Agnew).
C. Preliminary Rezoning & Preliminary Development Plan for Solheim Companies at 4600
and 4620 77th Street West
Director Teague presented the request of preliminary rezoning and preliminary development plan for
Solheim Companies at 4600 and 4620 77th Street West. Staff recommends approval of the proposed
rezoning, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Kurt Gunsbury and Mr. Jason Ford of Solhem Companies along with Mr. Craig Hartman, Principle of
Lindholm Design Group addressed the Commission and answered questions.
Public Hearing
Ms. Christine Bremer, 6001 Ewing Avenue South, addressed the Commission and supported the rezoning
and preliminary development plan.
Mr. Steve Brown, 5528 Halifax Lane, addressed the Commission and supported the project.
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Commissioner Bennett moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Strauss seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed the rezoning and preliminary development plan.
Motion
Commissioner Alkire moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the Preliminary Rezoning & Preliminary Development Plan for Solheim Companies as
outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Bennett
seconded the motion.
Commissioner Miranda requested a friendly amendment to the motion to add a condition limiting the maximum
speed on the drive entrance to the park to 20 mph. The amendment was accepted. The motion passed
unanimously.
Motion carried.
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. 2023 Planning Commission Work Plan
Director Teague presented the request of 2023 Planning Commission Work Plan for continued discussion
by the Commission.
Staff and the Planning Commission discussed the 2023 Work Plan.
Video of the Planning Commission discussion can be viewed on the City website.
VII. Chair and Member Comments
Received.
VIII. Staff Comments
Received.
IX. Adjournment
Commissioner Strauss moved to adjourn the July 27, 2022, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 9:59 PM. Commissioner Olson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.