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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-27 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: October 25, 2023  Page 1 of 3       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: October 25, 2023  Page 2 of 3     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: October 25, 2023  Page 3 of 3     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.      Staff answered Commission questions. 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.