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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
September 14, 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, Alkire, Gandhi, Bennett, Padilla, Smith, and Chair
Agnew. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, and Liz Olson, Administrative
Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Strauss and Olson.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Alkire moved to approve the September 14, 2022, agenda. Commissioner
Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, August 24, 2022
Commissioner Alkire moved to approve the August 24, 2022, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentations
A. Welcome Student Commissioners-Shayaan Gandhi and Sarah Hu
Chair Agnew introduced one of the new Student Commissioner, Shayaan Gandhi. Youth
Commissioner Gandhi reviewed his interests and grade level with the Commission.
VI. Community Comment
None.
VII. Public Hearings
A. Zoning Ordinance Amendment, to Revise the PUD-16 Zoning District to Include a
New Overall Development Plan and Site Plan Review for 7200 and 7250 France Avenue
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Director Teague presented the request of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment for 7200 and 7250 France
Avenue. Staff recommends approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment, as requested subject to the
findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Drew Stafford and Mr. Ted Carlson, Orion Investments, 6550 York, Edina, addressed the
Commission.
Mr. Nate Enger and Ms. Joanna Griffith, ESG Architecture and Design was also at the meeting and
addressed the Commission and answered questions.
Public Hearing
Mr. Richard Stein, 7016 Bristol Blvd, indicated he had some concerns with this development. He
addressed his concerns to the Commission.
Commissioner Bennett moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Miranda seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed the proposal and reviewed items with the applicant and staff.
Presentation and video gave the feel of what the development would look like and feel like
Likes the mixed-use office change
Likes the natural buffering with the retention pond and the pedestrian path
Transition of what is to the east of France Avenue
Liked the courtyard commitment to pedestrians and gathering space and the elimination of the
east/west road
The design of the office in general looks really nice
Loves the below grade parking
Appreciated the way this plan focused on the north/south navigation and connecting to the
existing bike infrastructure
Likes the design moving forward to obtain the green certification
Likes the look of the landscaping and trees
Concerned there may be congestion on the roadway from Gallagher or Hwy 72
Would like to see a way to incorporate the entrance into the parking without creating too much
congestion
Loves the buildings design
Simplicity is important
Important to not overlook the lack of negative feedback
Would like to see more glass in the buildings on the ground level
Loves the north/south connection
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Does not want a winding path because this is for transportation and not for entertainment
The pedestrian feel is missing and feels very much like a single use building that is geared towards
the vehicle
It is a beautiful building
Nervous about breaking this project into two phases
Would rather have a temporary parking lot in order to get a more robust pedestrian experience
in the future
The Commission continued with discussion on possible conditions to add to the motion.
Motion
Commissioner Alkire moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the request for Zoning Ordinance Amendment and new Overall Development Plan for
PUD-16 as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. One
condition was added that the bike and pedestrian path along the north south connection through
the site be physically separated from vehicular path. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Planning Commission meeting can be viewed online at the City website.
VIII. Reports/Recommendations
A. 2023 Planning Commission Work Plan
Director Teague presented the 2023 Planning Commission Work Plan.
The Commission and staff discussed the proposed initiatives for 2023.
Motion
Commissioner Bennett moved approving the 2023 Planning Commission Work Plan.
Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
IX. Chair and Member Comments
Received.
X. Staff Comments
Received.
XI. Adjournment
Commissioner Miranda moved to adjourn the September 14, 2022, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 9:55 PM. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.