Planning Commission Meeting Jan. 15, 2025
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Approval of January 15, 2025, City of Edina Planning Commission meeting agenda
Approval of December 11, 2024, meeting minutes
Public hearing for 5115/5121 Lake Ridge Road front yard setback variance
Public hearing for subdivision/replatting of three lots on Highwood Drive and Pine Grove Road
Areas of Interest (4)
- Controversy regarding city-funded conservation easements on private residential land.
- Concerns over lack of formal city criteria for establishing conservation easements.
- Precedent-setting nature of using subdivision replatting to create unbuildable city-owned conservation lots.
- Impact of lakefront setback requirements on residential development in Edina.
Votes (4)
Approval of meeting agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of December 11 meeting minutes
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Close public hearing for Lake Ridge Road variance
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approve variance for 5115/5121 Lake Ridge Road
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (2)
The city pays for the site up front but gets the cost back over time and then acquires the land.
I searched the code pretty high and low and looked for any ordinances we really have nothing on conservation easements.
People (6)
BennettChairPresiding over the Planning Commission meeting.
Presiding over the Planning Commission meeting.
Carrie TeaguePlannerPresented variance and subdivision applications.
1 quote
Presented variance and subdivision applications.
“99 years is the maximum legal established time frame that can be put on a conservation easement.”
Explaining the term limit of the conservation easement on the Highwood/Pine Grove outlot.
Kathy AlexanderArchitectPresenting on behalf of the Alexander Design Group for the Lake Ridge Road project.
Presenting on behalf of the Alexander Design Group for the Lake Ridge Road project.
Andrew CarterHomeownerProperty owner at 6012 Pine Grove Road involved in the three-lot replatting project.
Property owner at 6012 Pine Grove Road involved in the three-lot replatting project.
SmithCommissionerAsked clarifying questions regarding setback requirements and maintenance of conservation lots.
Asked clarifying questions regarding setback requirements and maintenance of conservation lots.
DayCommissionerQuestioned the precedent and financial necessity of the city purchasing land for conservation easements.
Questioned the precedent and financial necessity of the city purchasing land for conservation easements.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- January 15, 2025: Edina Planning Commission Meeting
- December 11, 2024: Previous Planning Commission Meeting