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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-27 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: August 24, 2022 Page 1 of 4 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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: August 24, 2022 Page 2 of 4 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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: August 24, 2022 Page 3 of 4 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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: August 24, 2022 Page 4 of 4 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.