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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-28 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: July 26, 2023 Page 1 of 4 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Edina City Hall Council Chambers June 28, 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, Addison Lewis, Community Development Coordinator, and Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist. Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Olson and Gandhi. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Daye moved to approve the June 28, 2023, agenda. Commissioner Felt seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, June 14, 2023 Commissioner Felt moved to approve the June 14, 2023, meeting minutes. Commissioner Daye seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. V. Community Comment Ms. Janey Westin, 6136 Brookton Avenue, addressed the Commission regarding the City’s Tree Ordinance. Chair Bennett closed Community Comment at 7:14 PM. VI. Public Hearings A. Cahill District Area Plan City of Edina Community Development Coordinator Addison Lewis presented the Cahill District Area Plan. Staff recommends adoption of the Cahill District Area Plan, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: July 26, 2023 Page 2 of 4 Appearing for the Applicant Cahill District Area Plan Working Group Chair David Alkire, City of Edina Community Development Coordinator Addison Lewis, and Ms. Haila Maze and Mr. Mike Thompson, Bolton & Menk, made a presentation to the Commission. The applicants answered Commission questions. Public Hearing Mr. Steve Brown, 5528 Halifax Lane, addressed the Commission and indicated he was in favor of the Cahill District Area Plan. Mr. Daniel Eaton, 5712 Parkwood Lane, addressed the Commission and explained he was impressed and in favor of this plan. Commissioner Daye moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission reviewed the Cahill District Area Plan and offered comments that can be reviewed in the official meeting video. Motion Commissioner Daye moved that the Planning Commission recommend adoption of the Cahill District Area Plan and associated Comprehensive Plan amendments and authorize submission to the Metropolitan Council. Additionally, it is recommended that a body of stakeholders from the district be formed to assist with the implementation of the plan.Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-ayes, 1 nay (Miranda). The Commission recessed at 10:00 p.m. The Commission reconvened at 10:05 p.m. B. B-23-10 Variance Request at 4545 77th Street West Community Development Coordinator Lewis presented the request of 4545 77 th Street West for a variance. Staff recommends 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 Ms. Amy Bustos and Ms. Missy Wettstrom, Co-owners of Droolin’ Moose, addressed the Commission and answered questions. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: July 26, 2023 Page 3 of 4 Public Hearing Ms. Janey Westin, 6136 Brookview Avenue, addressed the Commission and indicated she was in favor of this proposal. Commissioner Padilla moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission reviewed the variance request and offered comments that can be reviewed in the official meeting video. Motion Commissioner Bornstein moved that the Planning Commission deny the Variance request at 4545 77th Street West as the proposal does not meet the variance criteria. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion failed. 3 ayes (Smith, Daye, Bornstein) 5 nays (Felt, Miranda, Padilla, Strauss, Bennett). Commissioner Felt moved that the Planning Commission approve the Variance request at 4545 77th Street West as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried. 5 ayes (Felt, Miranda, Padilla, Strauss, Bennett). 3 nays (Smith, Daye, Bornstein) C. Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Multi-Family Housing in the City’s PCD-1 and PCD-2 Zoning Districts Director Teague presented the request of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Multi-Family Housing in City’s PCD-1 and PCD-2 Zoning Districts. Staff recommends approval of the zoning ordinance amendment, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. City Attorney Dave Kendall was at the meeting remotely to help with questions. Staff answered Commission questions. Public Hearing Ms. Janey Westin, 6136 Brookview Avenue, addressed the Commission and explained this item needs more work before voting on it. Mr. Steve Brown, 5528 Halifax Lane, addressed the Commission and indicated he was not in favor of this. Ms. Barbara Hogenson, 5724 Duncan, addressed the Commission and expressed her concern with this Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Commissioner Miranda moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Daye seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: July 26, 2023 Page 4 of 4 The Commission reviewed the Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Multi-Family Housing and offered comments that can be reviewed in the official meeting video. Motion Commissioner Bornstein moved that the Planning Commission postpone making a decision on the proposed amendment to section 36-618 and to support re-noticing the proposed amendment 36-618 and the alternative proposed amendment to section 36-612. Commissioner Daye seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. VII. Reports/Recommendations VIII. Chair and Member Comments Received. IX. Staff Comments None. X. Adjournment Commissioner Padilla moved to adjourn the June 28, 2023, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 12:04 AM. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.