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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-29 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: April 26, 2023 Page 1 of 3 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Edina City Hall Council Chambers March 29, 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, Olson, Felt, Hu, and Chair Bennett. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Bill Neuendorf, Economic Development Manager, and Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist. Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Gandhi. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Chair Bennett offered a change to the agenda, moving Item B to Item C to allow the sketch plan review to happen before the Development Review Process. Commissioner Bennett moved to approve the March 29, 2023, agenda with the mentioned change. Commissioner Olson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, March 15, 2023 Commissioner Padilla moved to approve the March 15, 2023, meeting minutes. Commissioner Daye seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. V. Community Comment None. VI. Public Hearings A. Rezoning – 4404 Valley View Road Director Teague presented the request of 4404 Valley View Road for a rezoning. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Staff answered Commission questions. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: April 26, 2023 Page 2 of 3 Appearing for the Applicant Ms. Rebecca Remick, Owner of City Homes, addressed the Commission and answered questions. Public Hearing Ms. Janie Weston, 6136 Brookview Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated she was not in favor of the PUD request. Mr. Steve Brown, 5528 Halifax Lane, addressed the Commission and indicated he was not in favor of this application. Ms. Connie Carrino, 4509 Garrison Lane, addressed the Commission and indicated she supported thoughtful redevelopment and vision, but she did not support this project. Commissioner Miranda moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Daye seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission discussed the rezoning proposal and asked staff additional questions. Motion Commissioner Daye moved that the Planning Commission recommend denial to the City Council of the Rezoning at 4404 Valley View Road with the following findings: the use conforms to the existing zoning of Planned Commercial District; and the use conforms to the Comprehensive Plan for the approved project; additionally recommended the city council approve the subdivision request. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Resolution B-23-04: Findings Regarding the Proposed 72nd & France 2 Tax Increment Financing District Economic Development Manager Neuendorf presented the Findings Regarding the Proposed 72 nd & France 2 Tax Increment Financing District. Staff recommended approval of the resolution as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Staff answered Commission questions. Motion Commissioner Strauss moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the Resolution as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Felt seconded the motion. The Commission further discussed this item before voting on the motion. Motion carried 8 ayes, 1 nay (Miranda). Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: April 26, 2023 Page 3 of 3 B. Sketch Plan Review – Phase 2 Hotel, 7200 France Avenue Director Teague presented the request of a sketch plan review for Phase 2 Hotel at 7200 France Avenue. Staff answered Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Ted Carlson, Orion Investments, 6550 York Avenue, Mr. Nate Enger, Mr. Terry Gruenhagen, ESG Architects, and Mr. Drew Stafford addressed the Commission. The Commission asked questions of the applicant. The Commission reviewed the sketch plan and offered the following comments:  Use seems appropriate.  Likes the height and setback of the building  Feels very suburban and car oriented.  Like to see a smaller layout with the building wrapping around  The event center might complicate parking.  Trade off with multi-family loses the affordability factor for the City.  Project is something that could ignite excitement in the area.  Allows people to come and gather at a restaurant and event center. C. Development Review Process Chair Bennett presented the development review process with the Commission. The Commission discussed the development review process and supported the changes. The Commission believes the public hearing should be held at the Planning Commission level. VIII. Chair and Member Comments Received IX. Staff Comments Received. X. Adjournment Commissioner Padilla moved to adjourn the March 29, 2023, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 10:10 PM. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.