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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
March 15, 2023
I. Call To Order
Chair Bennett called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II. Roll Call
Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Bornstein, Miranda, Daye, Padilla, Strauss, Smith, Felt, Hu,
and Chair Bennett. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker, Assistant
Planner, and Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist.
Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Olson and Gandhi.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Padilla moved to approve the March 15, 2023, agenda. Commissioner Strauss
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, February 8, 2023
Commissioner Miranda moved to approve the February 8, 2023, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentations
A. Welcome New Commission Members – Will Bornstein, Meriwether Felt, and Ryan Daye
Chair Bennett introduced the new Commission Members, Will Bornstein, Meriwether Felt and Ryan
Daye to the Commissioners and public. Each Commissioner introduced themselves.
B. Annual Election
Director Teague explained the Commission needed to elect a Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary of the
Planning Commission for 2023.
Commissioner Strauss moved to re-elect Bennett as Chair of the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Smith moved to elect Strauss as Vice-Chair of the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Padilla moved to re-elect Miranda as Secretary of the Planning
Commission. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
VI. Community Comment
Ms. Hope Melton, Director of Edina Neighbors for Affordable Housing, 4825 Valley View Road, Edina, addressed
the Commission.
Chair Bennett closed Community Comment.
VII. Public Hearings
A. B-23-01 – 4502 Golf Terrace, Variance Request
Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request of variance for 4502 Golf Terrace. 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. Jay and Mrs. Ann Simonson, owners, 4502 Golf Terrace, addressed the Commission.
Public Hearing
None.
Commissioner Strauss moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Miranda seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed the variance request.
Motion
Commissioner Miranda moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
variance at 4502 Golf Terrace as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings
therein. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Conditional Use Permit – 6444 Xerxes Avenue for U.S. Internet
Director Teague presented the request of U.S. Internet for a Conditional Use Permit. Staff recommends
approval of the Conditional Use Permit, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the
staff report.
Appearing for the Applicant
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Mr. Curt Lang and Jason Prock, US Internet, addressed the Commission and answered questions.
Public Hearing
Ms. Linda Schmitz, 6483 Barrie Road, Edina, addressed the Commission with her concerns.
Mr. Patrick McDougal, 3250 West 66th, Edina, addressed the Commission and encouraged safe pedestrian access
east and west.
Commissioner Strauss moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Miranda seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed the Conditional Use Permit including concerns with the landscaping and
maintenance, design of the building, sidewalks, pedestrian access, building materials, building height,
Southdale Design Experience Guidelines, adding windows, and Comprehensive Plan alignment.
Motion
Commissioner Miranda moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City
Council of the Conditional Use Permit for U.S. Internet as outlined in the staff memo subject to
the conditions and findings therein, adding the following conditions: building exterior height not
to exceed eighteen feet; sidewalk curving to the south and permanent maintenance and
responsibility of maintaining the proposed landscaping. Commissioner Strauss seconded the
motion. Motion tied with 4 ayes (Miranda, Strauss, Bornstein, Daye), 4 nays (Padilla, Felt, Smith,
Bennett).
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Sketch Plan – Community Health and Safety Center at 4401 76th Street West
Director Teague presented the request of Community Health and Safety Center for a Sketch Plan review.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Edina Fire Chief Andrew Slama addressed the Commission and answered questions.
Mr. Trace Jacques, Partner, and Senior Designer of BKB Group, gave a presentation of the Edina Health
and Safety Center. He addressed and answered Commission questions.
The Commission reviewed the sketch plan and offered the following comments:
Controlled intersections
Sidewalk crossing on 76th
Option B is preferred.
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Would like to see activity on either side of the promenade.
Row houses would make this a more unique residential area.
Accessibility is imperative to residents.
Could be a point of pride for the community.
Need to make this cutting edge in terms of sustainability.
Would like to see a solar or green roof.
Forward facing buildings would be preferred.
Would like to see parking behind the building.
Would like to see a complimentary flow of buildings.
Likes the minimalization of the parking.
Always a need for a gathering space
Ability to accommodate future growth.
IX. Chair and Member Comments
Received.
X. Staff Comments
Received.
XI. Adjournment
Commissioner Daye moved to adjourn the March 15, 2023, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 10:22 PM. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.