Edina City Council — Transcript
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Story
Edina Council Reverses Mixed-Use Development Plan on France Avenue
The Avenue on France Development Rezoning Reversal and Conditional Use Permit
Edina Police Department's Participation in National Police Week
Pride Month Recognition
Votes (1)
The Avenue on France Development: Rezoning Reversal and Conditional Use Permit Approval
The property owner, Southdale Office Partners, requested the City Council to rescind a 2017 rezoning for a large mixed-use development, stating the plans were no longer feasible. They requested the property be reclassified as Planned Commercial District 3 and a conditional use permit be granted for ongoing office use. The council approved both requests, enabling the owner to proceed with interior remodeling and handicap accessibility improvements for the existing buildings.
Notable Quotes (1)
We just want to thank you for this um the approval of the request here tonight. Um you know, you you've all seen this project as it sits today and you've seen what it could be in various elements, but today is not that um ambitious, but it certainly is important and um tonight's resolution really puts a clear set of guidelines in place and allows us to move forward with the confidence.
Ordinances & Resolutions (4)
The zoning classification the 6600-6868 France Avenue property was rezoned back to.
Granted to Southdale Office Partners to continue office use on the site.
The 2017 action that initially rezoned 6600-6868 France Avenue for mixed-use development, which was later rescinded.
Mentioned by the developer's representative as providing clear guidelines for moving forward.