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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.
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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.
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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.