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Home My WebLink About2023-09-13 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: October 11, 2023 Page 1 of 5 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Edina City Hall Council Chambers September 13, 2023 I. Call To Order Chair Bennett called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. II. Roll Call Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Bornstein, Miranda, Daye, Padilla, Strauss, Smith, Felt, Hu, Schultze and Chair Bennett. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker, Assistant Planner, Addison Lewis, Community Development Coordinator, and Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist. Absent from the roll call: Commissioner Olson. Chair Bennett introduced Senior Alex Schultze as a student commissioner on the Planning Commission. Student Commission Schultze introduced himself. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Padilla moved to approve the September 13, 2023, agenda. Commissioner Daye seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, August 16, 2023 Commissioner Daye moved to approve the August 16, 2023, meeting minutes. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. V. Community Comment Ms. Janey Westin, 6136 Brookview Avenue, addressed the Commission regarding a tree loss survey she conducted. Chair Bennett closed the community comment and addressed the City’s tree ordinance and noted the Planning Commission should have a work session on this. VI. Public Hearings A. B-23-14 Building Coverage Variance – 4239 Scott Terrace Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: October 11, 2023 Page 2 of 5 Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request of 4239 Scott Terrace for a Building Coverage Variance. Staff recommends denial of the building coverage based on findings in the staff report. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Randy Guertin, 4239 Scott Terrace, addressed the Commission. The Commission asked questions of the applicant and staff. Public Hearing Mr. Jim Balabuszko, 4246 Scott Terrace, addressed the Commission and indicated he was in support of this variance. Ms. Pamela Balabuszko, 4246 Scott Terrace, addressed the Commission and explained she was in support of the project. Mr. Andrew Worth, 4230 Scott Terrace, addressed the Commission and stated he was in favor of the variance. Ms. Betsy Wray, 4243 Scott Terrace, addressed the Commission and informed the Commission she was in support of the variance. Ms. Elizabeth Bell, 4308 France Avenue S, addressed the Commission regarding water runoff and hoped the Commission would grant the request. Ms. Debra Anderson, 4241 Scott Terrace, addressed the Commission and was in favor of the variance. Commissioner Daye moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission discussed the variance and offered comments and a decision that can be reviewed in the official meeting video. Motion Commissioner Bornstein moved that the Planning Commission recommend denial of the building coverage variance based on findings in the staff report. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B. B-23-13 7000 York Avenue S – Target EV Station Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request of Target for a setback variance for an EV Station. Staff recommends approval of the setback variance for an EV Station at Target at 7000 York Avenue South, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: October 11, 2023 Page 3 of 5 Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Christopher Arroyo, 17 Woodcrest Lane, California, introduced himself and addressed the Commission. The Commission asked staff and the applicant questions. Public Hearing None. Commissioner Strauss moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission offered comments regarding the variance that can be reviewed in the official meeting video. Motion Commissioner Padilla moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the setback variance for an EV Station at Target as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Felt seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. C. Site Plan Review – 7250-7300 Bush Lake Road Community Development Coordinator Lewis presented the request for a site plan review at 7250-7300 Bush Lake Road. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Nick Sperides, Sperides Reiners Architects, Inc., addressed the Commission. He indicated Mr. Bernie McVain, the owner, was unable to be at the meeting. The Commission asked questions of the applicant. Public Hearing None. Commissioner Miranda moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Daye seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission reviewed the site plan and offered comments that can be reviewed in the official meeting video. Commissioner Felt moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the Site Plan request as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Daye seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: October 11, 2023 Page 4 of 5 The Commission recessed at 9:40 and reconvened at 9:45. Student Commissioners Hu and Schultze left the meeting. D. Zoning Ordinance Amendment, Site Plan Review with Variances – 4401 76th Street West Director Teague presented the request of for a Zoning Ordinance Amendment, site plan review with variances at 4401 76th Street West. Staff recommends approval of the Zoning Ordinance amendment, site plan review with variances, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Trace Jacques, BKV Architect, addressed the Commission and answered questions. Fire Chief Andrew Slama answered Commission questions. Public Hearing None. Commissioner Miranda moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission reviewed the zoning ordinance amendment and offered comments that can be reviewed in the official meeting video. Motion Commissioner Miranda moved that the Planning Commission recommend denial to the Ordinance Amendment to change Industrial to include Civic and Cultural Institutions. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 3 nays (Padilla, Daye, Strauss). Commissioner Miranda moved that the Planning Commission recommend denial to the City Council of the Site Plan variances. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 ayes, 3 nays (Padilla, Daye, Strauss). VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Sketch Plan Review – 5120 & 5124 Hankerson Avenue Director Teague presented the request of 5120 & 5124 Hankerson Avenue for a sketch plan review. Staff answered Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Steve Behnke, addressed the Commission. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: October 11, 2023 Page 5 of 5 Mr. Paul Donnay, Edina resident and applicant, 6605 Mohawk Trail, addressed the Commission. The Commission reviewed the sketch plan, asked questions of the applicant, and offered comments that can be reviewed in the official meeting video. B. 2024 Planning Commission Work Plan Director Teague presented the 2024 Planning Commission Work Plan and reviewed the plan with the Commission. Commissioner Felt moved that the Planning Commission adopt the 2024 Planning Commission Work Plan and present it to the City Council on October 3, 2023. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. Chair and Member Comments Received. IX. Staff Comments Received. X. Adjournment Commissioner Felt moved to adjourn the September 13, 2023, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 12:27 AM. Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.