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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Planning Commission
Edina City Hall Council Chambers
November 15, 2023
I. Call To Order
Chair Bennett called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
II. Roll Call
Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Bornstein, Miranda, Daye, Smith, Felt, Hu, Schultze 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: Commissioner Strauss, Padilla, and Olson.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Felt moved to approve the November 15, 2023, agenda. Commissioner
Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A. Minutes: Planning Commission, October 25, 2023
Commissioner Miranda moved to approve the October 25, 2023, meeting minutes.
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
V. Community Comment
None.
VI. Public Hearings
A. B-23-20 Variance Request at 3501 & 3503 Galleria
Community Development Coordinator Lewis presented the request of 3501 & 3503 Galleria 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
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Mr. Greg Houck, Cunningham, addressed the Planning Commission and answered questions.
Public Hearing
None.
Commissioner Felt moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Smith seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed the variance request and felt the changes were appropriate. Comments can be
reviewed in the official meeting video.
Motion
Commissioner Daye moved that the Planning Commission recommend of the variance at 3501
and 3503 Galleria as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein with
Condition Four being revised per Planning Commission discussion and adding Condition Seven
proposed by Commissioner Miranda. Commissioner Felt seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
B. Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Site Plan Review –
6016 Vernon Avenue
Director Teague presented the request of 6106 Vernon Avenue for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment,
Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Site Plan review. Staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment, Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Site Plan, as requested subject to the findings and
conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Ron Dee, Green Drop/Savers, addressed the Commission and introduced Mr. Josh Fertosnek, Disabled
American Veterans and Ms. Crystal Engquist, operational specialist with Green Drop. He made a presentation
to the Commission and answered questions.
Public Hearing
Ms. Marsha Miller, 6105 Eden Prairie Road, addressed the Commission with her concerns about the condition of
the property.
Commissioner Miranda moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Felt seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
The Commission discussed the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Site
Plan. Comments can be reviewed in the official meeting video.
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Motion
Commissioner Miranda moved that the Planning Commission recommend denial to the City
Council of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Site Plan as
outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Daye
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Sketch Plan Review – 7001 York Avenue (Southdale Regional Library)
Director Teague presented the request of 7001 York Avenue for a sketch plan review.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Mr. Matthew Kruntorad, MSR Design, addressed the Commission.
The Commission asked questions of the applicant.
Ms. Liz Veaderko, Hennepin County, addressed Commission questions.
The Commission reviewed the sketch plan and offered comments that can be reviewed in the official
meeting video.
B. Sketch Plan Review – 4600 77th Street West
Director Teague presented the request of 4600 77th Street West for a Sketch Plan Review.
Staff answered Commission questions.
Appearing for the Applicant
Ms. Carolyn Farrell, and Mr. Brent Peterson, Seven Hills Preparatory Academy, made a presentation.
Ms. Elizabeth McCollough, Architect at Collaborative Design Group, reviewed the design 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
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Received.
IX. Staff Comments
Received
X. Adjournment
Commissioner Felt moved to adjourn the November 15, 2023, Meeting of the Edina Planning
Commission at 11:33 PM. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.