Planning Commission Meeting May 28, 2025

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Areas of Interest (4)

Planning Commission grants major setback variances for 7202 Shannon Drive due to complex lot configurations.
City of Edina faces scrutiny over restrictive setback ordinances that can render properties unbuildable.
Proposed 'missing middle' housing project at 5516 Vernon Avenue enters public review process.
Commissioners discuss the trade-offs between current code average-based setbacks and development feasibility.

Approval of tonight's meeting agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of May 14, 2025 meeting minutes

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Close the public hearing for 7202 Shannon Drive

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve the variance request for 7202 Shannon Drive

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Usually we don't have variances with that high of numbers, but I think you did a good job of explaining why this is needed.
— Chair Bennett

VariancesCommenting on the 7202 Shannon Drive variance.

If it were just a simple number that you could work with like 30 feet... you wouldn't be in this situation.
— Chris

Zoning CodeExplaining the limitations of current setback code.

Chair BennettChair

Presiding over the meeting.

ChrisPlanner

Presented the variance request for 7202 Shannon Drive.

Joshua SeagullApplicant

Requested variances for a teardown and rebuild.

1 quote

“It's a very large, very large lot, it's a very unique site in a very unique neighborhood.”

Justifying the variance requests.

CarriePlanner

Presented the project for 5516 Vernon Avenue.

7202 Shannon DriveValley View Road5901 Lee Valley Road5414 Washburn Avenue South5516 Vernon AvenueGrand View DistrictYansy ParkHighland School