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Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
August 24, 2022
I. Call To Order
Chair Agnew called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
II. Roll Call
Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Miranda, Strauss, Barberot, Bennett, Padilla, Smith, and
Chair Agnew. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker, Assistant
Planner, Scott Neal, City Manager, Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager, Liz Olson,
Administrative Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Hayward, Alkire, and Olson.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Padilla moved to approve the August 24, 2022, agenda. Commissioner
Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Bennett arrived at 7:04 p.m.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, July 27, 2022, and August 10, 2022
Commissioner Smith moved to approve the July 27, 2022, and August 10, 2022, meeting
minutes. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
V. Community Comment
None.
VI. Public Hearings
A. B-22-15, Setback Variance at 5900 Zenith Avenue S
Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request of 5900 Zenith Avenue S for a setback variance . Staff
recommended approval of the setback variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed
in the staff report.
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Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Brian & Mrs. Cassie DeLaitsch, property owners, addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
None.
Commissioner Strauss moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Smith seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed the setback variance.
Motion
Commissioner Smith moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the setback
variance as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein.
Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Preliminary Rezoning from PID, Planned Industrial District to PUD, Planned Unit
Development at 5146 Eden Avenue (Former Public Works Site)
City Manager Neal introduced Economic Development Manager Bill Neuendorf who presented the
request for a Preliminary Rezoning to PUD. Staff recommended approval of the preliminary rezoning to
PUD, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Director Teague answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Alex Hall, United Properties; Terry Minarik and Jake Coryell from Think Confluence; Brian Larson, Zac
Rosenow, Christine Soma, Kathy Moris and Katherine Gilster from Pope Design; Jordan Brookens, Shea Design;
and Erin Jordan, Traffic Engineer at SEH addressed the Commission and answered questions.
The Commission asked questions of the applicants.
Public Hearing
None.
Commissioner Bennett moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Miranda seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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The Commission discussed the Preliminary Rezoning from PID (Planned Industrial District) to PUD
(Planned Unit Development) and provided the following feedback:
The aspects of the project, in general are great and overall, a good development
Missing some of the key context of the framework and excitement embedded in it
This deviates from some of the framework and the framework has the hope for significant change
There are other creative uses that could have been explored
Does not want to see something that is repeating other projects
This is not going to promote the change the City deserves
There is still a huge missing component in this project
This is providing the best of what has been planned over the last ten years
Like the idea of senior cooperative housing with an allocation for low-income housing
Like to see more consideration of alternatives
Would like to see this more pedestrian friendly with round abouts that have bike paths
Signal monitoring is needed for pedestrian recognition
Needs more safety and truly be friendly to alternative forms of traffic
This project fails as a people centered hub for Grandview
This site is crucial for this neighborhood and does not meet what the area needs
The City has a huge responsibility and nothing ties this together
There is no mixed use on the property (no vertical mixed use) and is not a memorable
development
Appreciated seeing the story of the ten years of work done on this space
The community is running out of space and this is a generational opportunity
This is not the best project that could be placed on this site
Motion
Commissioner Strauss moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the Preliminary Rezoning from PID to PUD at 5146 Eden Avenue, as outlined in the
staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Padilla seconded the
motion. 3 Ayes (Strauss, Padilla, Smith), 3 Nays (Miranda, Bennett, Agnew). Motion moved
forward with a tie vote.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. 2023 Planning Commission Work Plan
Director Teague reviewed the 2023 Planning Commission Work Plan.
Staff answered Commission questions.
VIII. Correspondence and Petitions
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Received.
IX. Chair and Member Comments
Received.
X. Staff Comments
Received.
XI. Adjournment
Commissioner Strauss moved to adjourn the August 24, 2022, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 9:29 PM. Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.