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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-12 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 April 12, 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 Padilla, Strauss, Smith, Olson, Hu, Gandhi, and Chair Bennett. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Emily Bodeker, Assistant Planner, and Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist. Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Bornstein, Miranda, Daye, and Felt. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Strauss moved to approve the April 12, 2023, agenda. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IV. Community Comment None. V. Public Hearings A. Monument Sign Setback Variance – 6500 Barrie Road Assistant City Planner Bodeker presented the request of 6500 Barrie Road for a Monument Sign Setback Variance. Staff recommends approval of the Monument Sign Setback Variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Staff answered Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Rodney Hintz, MSP Commercial, introduced himself and addressed the Commission. The Commission asked Mr. Hintz questions about the setback variance. Public Hearing Ms. Linda Schmitz, 6483 Barrie Road, asked the Commission questions regarding the sign direction. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: April 26, 2023 Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Olson moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission further discussed this application asking staff questions. Motion Commissioner Padilla moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Monument Sign Setback Variance as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Olson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Sketch Plan Review – 7235 France Avenue Director Teague presented the request of 7235 France Avenue for a Sketch Plan Review . Staff recommended the Commission review the sketch plans and give feedback on the proposal. Staff answered Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Patrick Brama, Enclave Companies and Mr. Nate Enger, ESG, addressed the Commission and answered questions. Riley Smith, Enclave Companies was also at the meeting. The Commission reviewed the sketch plan and offered the following comments:  Intersection design to the pedestrian plaza could be improved.  There could be a real opportunity for something to happen at that intersection to connect it to the Three Rivers Park.  The project has captured the intentions and features of the design guidelines.  Would like to see if a pedestrian bridge could be constructed to go over France Avenue.  Opportunity to combine parking amongst the buildings.  Building height is not ideal.  Would like to see more creativity in the shape of the building.  More robust park feature.  Separation from the residential area.  The site should offer up something spectacular.  Would like to see more emphasis put along the barrier of the development. VII. Chair and Member Comments Received. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: April 26, 2023 Page 3 of 3 VIII. Staff Comments Received. IX. Adjournment Commissioner Olson moved to adjourn the April 12, 2023, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 9:07 PM. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.