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Home My WebLink About2023-10-25 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Packet !" #$ %&'() ' *+& ( %& , - " !./012/0/3 333/14 53 - +- , , + 6 -+ - , , ! " ## ! $ ! " # $ % %"& %"& '() * "+ " , - . / ,$01 " ," "$",1$, 2" 3 " ,"4)34355(# , ", !"##"# $%"# & '' ()'* +" , - ( ( ... ! !" ##!+%"# & '' " #$ "# & '' Draft Minutes܈ Approved Minutes܆ Approved Date: ___, 2023 Page1of3 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Edina City Hall Council Chambers September 27, 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, Padilla, Smith, Felt, 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 Daye, Strauss, Olson, Hu and Schultze. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Felt moved to approve the September 27, 2023, agenda. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IV. Community Comment None. V. Public Hearings A. Maison Green, Sign Variance – 4917 Eden Avenue Assistant Planner Bodeker presented the request of Maison Green for a sign variance.Staff recommended approval of the sign variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Staff answered Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Bjorn Bowman, Serigraphic, addressed the Commission and answered questions. Public Hearing None. Draft Minutes܈ Approved Minutes܆ Approved Date: ___, 2023 Page2of3 Commissioner Padilla moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission discussed the sign variance and felt the changes were appropriate. Full discussion can be reviewed in the official meeting video. Motion Commissioner Felt moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the sign variance for Maison Green at 4917 Eden Avenue as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B. Puttshack Rooftop Dining, Conditional Use Permit – 10 Southdale Center Assistant Planner Bodeker presented the request of Puttshack Rooftop Dining for a Conditional Use Permit.Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Staff answered Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Greg Drain, Puttshack, addressed the Commission and answered questions. Public Hearing Ms. Nora Davis, 6921 Southdale Road, addressed the Commission about her concerns regarding impacts to the neighborhood. Mr. Gil Fridell, 6566 France Avenue South, addressed the Commission regarding the outdoor dining. Commissioner Padilla moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Felt seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission discussed the conditional use permit and offered comments and a decision that can be reviewed in the official meeting video. Motion Commissioner Felt moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the Conditional Use Permit for Puttshack Rooftop Dining at 10 Southdale Center, as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Padilla seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Draft Minutes܈ Approved Minutes܆ Approved Date: ___, 2023 Page3of3 VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Sketch Plan Review – 6600-6800 France Avenue Director Teague presented the request of 6600-6800 France Avenue for a sketch plan review. StaffansweredCommissionquestions. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Shawn Smith, Wildamere Capital Management, introduced himself and addressed the Commission. Mr. Dave Little and Mr. Aaron Mullins, HGA Architects, addressed the Commission. The Commission asked questions of the applicants, reviewed the sketch plan, and offered comments that can be reviewed in the official meeting video. VII. Chair and Member Comments Received. VIII. Staff Comments Received. IX. Adjournment Commissioner Felt moved to adjourn the September 27, 2023, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 10:27 PM. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Draft Minutes܈ Approved Minutes܆ Approved Date: ___, 2023 Page1of2 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Edina City Hall Council Chambers October 11, 2023 I. Call To Order Chair Bennett called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. II. Roll Call Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Bornstein, Miranda, Daye, Padilla, Smith, Felt, Schultze and Chair Bennett. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, and Liz Olson, Administrative Support Specialist. Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Strauss, Olson, and Hu. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Padilla moved to approve the October 11, 2023, agenda. Commissioner Felt seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, September 13, 2023 Commissioner Daye moved to approve the September 13, 2023, meeting minutes. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. V. Community Comment None. VI. Public Hearings A. B-23-17 – 6900 Dawson Lane Variance Director Teague presented the request of 6900 Dawson Lane for a variance.Staff recommends approval of the variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Josh Thoma and Ms. Dawnn Eldridge, owners and Mr. Mike Russell, Susell Builders addressed the Commission and answered questions. Draft Minutes܈ Approved Minutes܆ Approved Date: ___, 2023 Page2of2 Public Hearing Mr. Jim Ripple, 6825 Southdale Road, addressed the Commission and was in favor of the variance. Commissioner Miranda moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Daye seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Commission discussed the 14.6-foot variance from the rear yard setback and felt the changes were appropriate. Motion Commissioner Padilla moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the 14.6- foot variance from the rear yard setback as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Sketch Plan Review – 4444 and 4200 76th Street West Director Teague presented the request for a sketch plan review. Staff answered Commission questions. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Mike Hudson, Vice President of Alice Black Development, 1959 Sloan Place, St. Paul, presented the sketch plan. The Commission asked questions of the applicant. The Commission reviewed the sketch plan and offered comments that can be reviewed in the official meeting video. VIII. Chair and Member Comments Received. IX. Staff Comments Received. X. Adjournment Commissioner Felt moved to adjourn the October 11, 2023, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 8:59 PM. Commissioner Daye seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. !!"#" !$% &'!( () *+,- .( /'0 * * 111# !" #.)#2!.!3.4 .44 " .$51.'(.44&./1 2!#4.)44..4. % & ..!.14.4&% .( - 4144!.!31# , .! !!! .#!#4..1) . #!)..4.!,+46!.!7 .!3 .141.#143% .(- 3&)#4.!..4.!3 1#., .#.1#1 .!,*4%.4.! .)4# 4.)4.!1., 44.! .2!! !4. & ./ #$ (44 (! (8' /4 44(4 (. ! # (44 The applicant, Rodney Hintz with MSP Commercial, on behalf of, Bhatti Edina Properties, property owner, is requesting an amended sign variance for the setback of a freestanding sign on the north side of the property at 6500 Barrie Road. This site is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Barrie Road and 65th Street West. A site plan for a new medical office building on the subject property was approved in 2021. The building is currently under construction. The approved site plan included variances for the north and west setbacks. The approved building setback on the north side of the building is 18 feet (measured to the curb). The subject property has two street frontages and is allowed to have two freestanding signs, one adjacent to 65th Street West and one adjacent to Barrie Road. A setback variance for the monument sign on the north side of the subject property was approved by the Planning Commission on April 12, 2023. The variance that was approved allowed the monument sign to be placed 14 feet 6 inches from the curb. The applicant is asking for an amended variance for the setback of the monument sign to allow the sign to be placed 12 feet from the curb. The request is due to utility conflicts. All other signage remains code compliant. Surrounding Land Uses Northerly: The Colony, three story condominiums; zoned PRD-4, Planned Residential District and guided Regional Medical Easterly: Single-story office and medical office; zoned POD-1, Planned Office District and guided Regional Medical Southerly: Four-story medical office building; zoned POD-1, Planned Office District and guided Regional Medical Westerly: Large surface parking lot for medical office; zoned POD-1, Planned Office District and guided Regional Medical October 25, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION Emily Bodeker, Assistant City Planner B-23-19, Sign variance amendment for monument sign setback at 6500 Barrie Road Information / Background: STAFF REPORT Page 2 Existing Site Features A 24,000 square foot medical office and surgery center is currently under construction on the site. A site Plan with variances was approved in 2021. Setback variances for the building under construction were approved for the 65th Street setback and for the side setback to the west. The closest setback on the north side of the building measures 18 feet to the curb. Planning Guide Plan designation: RM, Regional Medical Zoning: POD-1, Planned Office District *Requires a variance Compliance Table Signs located in the POD District Buildings four stories or less Sign Standards-POD Proposed Monument Signs Proposed Wall Signage Number of Signs: Square footage: Setback from curb Height: 1 wall sign per building per frontage and one freestanding sign per frontage. 86 square feet total between the two signs, with no individual sign being greater than 50 square feet. 20 feet B-23-05: Monument Sign adjacent to 65th St: 14 feet 6 inches 8 feet 1 monument sign adjacent to 65th Street and 1 sign adjacent to Barrie Road. Both monument signs are 36 square feet. Monument sign adjacent to Barrie Rd: 20 feet. *Monument Sign adjacent to 65th St: 12 feet 8 feet 2 Both wall signs are 49.09 square feet. N/A N/A STAFF REPORT Page 3 PRIMARY ISSUES & STAFF RECOMENDATION Primary Issues Is the proposed variance justified? Yes, staff believes the requested variance is justified. Minnesota Statutes and Section 36-98 of the Edina Zoning Ordinance require that a variance shall not be granted unless the following findings are made: 1. The variance would be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. Staff believes that the purpose and intent of the setback is to allow monument signage for building visibility without causing impacts on safety or sightlines. The setback for the building on the north side of the property is 18 feet to the curb. The required setback for a monument sign is 20 feet measured to the curb. A variance was granted in April of 2023 allowing the sign to be placed 14 feet 6 inches from the curb. The applicant is asking for an amended variance due to utility conflicts at the previously approved location. Staff asked the city’s traffic safety coordinator to comment on impacts on visibility. He noted that the location of the proposed sign does not impact visibility of the stop sign for eastbound traffic on W 65th Street approaching Barrie Rd. He also noted that the visibility for uncontrolled traffic on Barrie Road is not impacted by the proposed location of the monument sign. The monument sign will allow for the building’s tenants to have some visibility due to the limited amount of building signage the building is allowed. The practical difficulty is caused by the small lot size of the lot and narrow width, which were the findings for the setbacks granted for the building and the previous variance for the monument sign. 2. The variance would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides the property for Regional Medical use. The property would continue to be used as a medical office, which is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. There are practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. The term “practical difficulties” means the following: i. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. The property owner is requesting the variance to build a monument sign. Due to the existing building setback, the monument sign can’t be built to meet the setback requirements of the code. The previously approved variance to place the sign 14 feet six inches is no longer an option due to utility conflicts. Staff finds the proposal to be reasonable. STAFF REPORT Page 4 ii. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. As was determined when the site plan was approved for the building, this lot is the narrowest in the district. The circumstance of the small lot and narrow width limited where the building was able to be situated on the lot. The small lot size and width is not common in this area or zoning district. These circumstances were not created by the applicant. iii. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The location of the proposed sign will have limited impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The city’s traffic safety coordinator reviewed the location of the sign and verified that the proposed sign does not impede visibility for eastbound traffic on W 65th approaching Barrie Road, or for uncontrolled traffic on Barrie Road. Staff Recommendation Approve the requested variance to allow the monument sign on the north side of the building to be setback 12 to the curb based on the following findings: 1. The criteria for the proposed sign variance are met. The request is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance and the request is consistent with the comprehensive plan. 2. The proposed monument sign will help with visibility for building tenants. 3. The practical difficulty is the size and width of the lot. The building under construction received a setback variance to allow the building to be setback 18 feet from the curb. The limited lot size and width were not created by the applicant. 4. The proposed signage is reasonable and will not alter the character of the neighborhood. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The site must be developed and maintained in conformance with the following plans: x Sign plans and submittal date stamped September 28, 2023. 2. Separate sign permits are required for each proposed sign. 3. The sign must comply with Sec. 36-1655, Illuminated Signs. 651.287.8888 www.mspcommercial.com 1215 Town Centre Drive Suite 130 Eagan, MN 55123 Commercial Real Estate Expertise September 27, 2023 City of Edina-Planning Commission 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 RE: 6500 Barrie Road, Edina Bhatti GI Dear Planning Commission, Please accept this request from MSP Commercial on behalf of Bhatti Edina Properties, for an amendment to previous approved signage variance and the above reference property. The previous signage variance was approved to allow the northern monument sign to be installed at approximately 14’-6” from the curb line. This request is to have the sign at approximately 12’ from the curb line due to existing site utility conflicts that require the sign to move closer to the road. Signart, vendor installing the sign, will try to move the footing/foundation as far back as possible in relation to the utility services in conflict and place the sign back as far as possible and possible have the sign setback greater than the requested 12’. The proposed location of the monument sign will not have any impact on adjacent properties and finishes will fit in with the aesthetics of the new building. Also included is an updated landscaping plan showing landscaping around the monument sign. We feel this variance is in good harmony with other variances approved for building setbacks as designed and approved by the City of Edina as part of the property development. Included in the package are full design drawings for all the site signage, from Signart Design for your review and consideration showing proposed location of the north Monument sign, along with Elevations and Dimensions, updated civil plans and updated landscaping plans incorporating the monument signs for the project. Please let me know if there are any further questions or information you need as part of the application process. On behalf of Bhatti Edina Properties, MSP Commercial thanks you for your consideration. Should you require any additional information, please let me know. Sincerely, Rodney Hintz Sr. Project Manager MSP Commercial %DUULH5G (GLQD+HQQHSLQ0HWUR*,6:6% $VVRFLDWHV 0DUFK IW P From:Nick Bauler To:Emily Bodeker Cc:Cary Teague Subject:RE: New feedback on 6500 Barrie Road-Bhatti GI Monument Sign Date:Thursday, October 19, 2023 10:52:50 AM Attachments:image002.gif image001.gif Hi Emily, I completed a sight visit today. From a traffic safety perspective, I see no concern with the proposed monument sign location 12’ from the W 65th St. The location of the proposed sign does not impact visibility of the stop sign for eastbound traffic on W 65th St approaching Barrie Rd. In coordination, the visibility for uncontrolled traffic on Barrie Rd is not impacted by the proposed location of the monument sign. Let me know if you have questions. Best, Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator 952-826-0349 | Fax 952-826-0392 7450 Metro Blvd. | Edina, MN 55439 NBauler@EdinaMN.gov | EdinaMN.gov Share your thoughts and ideas with the City online! Visit www.BetterTogetherEdina.org. From: Emily Bodeker <EBodeker@EdinaMN.gov> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:12 AM To: Nick Bauler <NBauler@EdinaMN.gov> Cc: Cary Teague <cteague@EdinaMN.gov> Subject: FW: New feedback on 6500 Barrie Road-Bhatti GI Monument Sign Hi Nick, We received a variance request for a monument sign on the north side of 6500 Barrie Road. They previously received a sign variance allowing the monument sign to be placed 14.5’ from the curb. Due to utilities, they are requesting an amended variance to allow for the sign to be placed 12’ from the curb. I had you look at the request earlier this year (email attached). Would you mind reviewing the updated request and providing something similar to your email for this request by Thursday? I also attached the most recent applicant submittal. Thank you! Emily Bodeker, Assistant City Planner 952-826-0462 | Fax 952-826-0389 4801 W. 50th St. | Edina, MN 55424 EBodeker@EdinaMN.gov | EdinaMN.gov 651.287.8888 www.mspcommercial.com 1215 Town Centre Drive Suite 130 Eagan, MN 55123 &RPPHUFLDO5HDO(VWDWH([SHUWLVH )ebruary 14, 2023 City of Edina-Planning Commission 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 RE: 6500 Barrie Road, Edina Bhatti GI Dear Planning Commission, Please accept this request from MSP Commercial on behalf of Bhatti Edina Properties, for a signage variance request. Bhatti Edina Properties has engaged Signart to provide and install building and monument signage for their new building at 6500 Barrie Road. In reviewing building setbacks and site lines, it was determined that placing a monument sign on the north side was not feasible to keep the sign within the setback requirement of 20’, as it would be up against the building and not visible due to loading area and building corners. Therefore, this request is to allow the north monument sign to be place at a setback of approximately 14’-6” from the curb line. By allowing this signage setback variance it will provide better visual for traffic traveling on W 65th Street, as there are larger trees on adjacent properties that is going to impact visibility to the building signage on the NW corner of the building. The proposed location of the monument sign will not have any impact adjacent properties and finishes will fit in with the aesthetics of the new building. We feel this variance is in good harmony with other variances approved for building setbacks as designed and approved by the City of Edina as part of the property development. Included in the package are full design drawings for all the site signage, from Signart Design for your review and consideration showing proposed location of the north Monument sign, along with Elevations and Dimensions. Please let me know if there are any further questions or information you need as part of the application process. On behalf of Bhatti Edina Properties, MSP Commercial thanks you for your consideration. Should you require any additional information, please let me know. Sincerely, Rodney Hintz Sr. Project Manager MSP Commercial SIGN PACKAGE REVISION F 3/16/2023 1 of 7 SIGN PACKAGE REVISION F 3/16/2023 2 of 7 SIGN PACKAGE REVISION F 3/16/2023 3 of 7 SIGN PACKAGE REVISION F 3/16/2023 4 of 7 SIGN PACKAGE REVISION F 3/16/2023 5 of 7 SIGN PACKAGE REVISION F 3/16/2023 6 of 7 See Next Page for alternate location and variance request for Monument sign on North side. If signage set back 20', puts sign up against building, with limited visibility. SIGN PACKAGE REVISION F 3/16/2023 7 of 7 Variance request and proposed location of Monuments sign at 14-6" set back from curb. Proposed North Monument sign locaiton with variance request to locate sign 14'-6" setback from curb in lieu of 20' EdinaMN.gov6500 Barrie RoadAmended Sign Setback Variance 6500 Barrie Road Proposed Monument Sign Location Compliance TableSigns located in the POD District Buildings four stories or lessProposed Wall SignageProposed Monument SignsSign Standards-POD2Both wall signs are 49.09 square feet.N/AN/A1 monument sign adjacent to 65thStreet and 1 sign adjacent to Barrie Road.Both monument signs are 36 square feet. Monument sign adjacent to Barrie Rd: 20 feet. *Monument Sign adjacent to 65thSt:12 feet8 feet1 wall sign per building per frontage and one freestanding sign per frontage.86 square feet total between the two signs, with no individual sign being greater than 50 square feet.20 feet B-23-05: Monument Sign adjacent to 65thSt:14 feet 6 inches8 feetNumber of Signs:Square footage: Setback from curbHeight:*Requires a variance Previously Approved Sign Location Powered by Translate      