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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.
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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.
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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.