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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.