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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.
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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).
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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.