In ProgressPlanning Commission Meeting Jan. 10, 2024

Planning Commission Meeting Jan. 10, 2024

Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 5:50 PMActual: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 5:50 PM

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Planning Commission Meeting Jan. 10, 2024

Published Wednesday, July 31, 2024

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[0:00] January 10th 2024 City V Planning Commission [0:05] meeting hope you had a good set of holidays and a Happy New Year and here we are we're back at it uh on behalf of [0:13] the rest of the Planning Commission uh we welcome you we're grateful you're here in person and for those tuning in [0:21] remotely say it every time but your curiosity and participation and feedback is vital to this process as we navigate [0:28] change together here n regarding the way in which we'd like to use our land uh the Planning [0:35] Commission is made up of volunteer residents uh like yourselves uh [0:41] appointed by the city council so we make decisions but mostly recommendations regarding land use we represent a large [0:48] array of backgrounds expertise perspectives and passions that [0:55] really help in my opinion provide some confidence to the community that we are [1:01] watching your backs and we're focused on the future so tonight we have one public [1:08] hearing we have some new instructions so in case you've tuned in before we have a [1:14] new number for which you are to call and access code so uh for those who'd like to provide testimony remotely if you'd [1:21] like to get ready you can do so by calling the following number 312 [1:27] 535 8110 and enter access code [1:34] 2631 642 [1:40] 0716 oh and the password is 5454 and when you'd like to get in the [1:46] QE to speak press star three is that enough it's a lot so we'll we'll [1:52] probably have that up on the screen for you to follow later I'll repeat it again once we get to the public hearing [1:58] um just so you know the city's committed to collecting your feedback and we do so [2:03] most effectively through our engagement website which is betterto together.org if you've provided commentary before you [2:11] don't need to provide testimony tonight but we welcome you to do so if you'd like to and uh regarding what to expect [2:20] uh we will start with a call to order a roll call approve tonight's agenda and [2:26] the prior meeting's minutes followed by Community comment which is your chance to speak about a matter not on tonight's [2:33] agenda and then as I mentioned we have one public hearing and then we follow [2:38] that with chair and member comments staff comments and adjournment so without further Ado we'll call the [2:44] meeting to order and roll call commissioner felt [2:50] here commissioner Miranda here commissioner Pia here commissioner Smith [2:55] here commissioner Schultz here commissioner day here Comm commissioner [3:00] Strauss here commissioner Bornstein here chair Bennett here thank you next on the [3:06] agenda we have the approval of tonight's meeting agenda so I'd welcome a motion [3:12] motion to approve tonight's agenda second all those in favor say I I so [3:18] moved next we have the approval of the prior meeting minutes from December 13th 2023 if anyone has any comments or [3:27] proposed modifications now the time or or welcome a motion to approve [3:32]…

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Edina Planning Commission Approves Setback Variance for Marylane Home

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance Update

Planning Commission Work Plan and Committee Assignments

Full Document Analysis

Votes (1)

Front Yard Setback Variance for 4603 Marylane

Approved Unanimously

Dissent: None.

Moved by Commissioner Smith [22:15] · Seconded by Unknown [22:18]

Planner Auer explained that the property owners wish to add garage and living space. Because a neighbor to the east has a 200-foot setback, the calculated 'average' setback for the block is 116.4 feet, which is much deeper than the proposed 56.3 feet. Commissioners agreed the current ordinance logic fails on non-standard, large-acreage lots.

Notable Quotes (2)

The property is relatively unique in that is on a block with one home having that extreme front yard setback as compared to the other homes... we couldn't just average the ones that are to the West.

Planner Auer [9:47]
Front Yard Setback Variance for 4603 Marylane

this ordinance makes sense only in the context of you know a typical Suburban development with same siiz lots... when you've got lots like this that are so widely different in size... the whole logic falls apart.

Commissioner Miranda [21:05]
Front Yard Setback Variance for 4603 Marylane

Ordinances & Resolutions (4)

Zoning OrdinanceOrdinance

Regulation governing front yard setback averages for residential dwellings.

Tree Preservation OrdinanceOrdinance

Ordinance with which the 4603 Marylane project must remain in compliance.

Lincoln and Londonderry Small Area PlanPlan

A planning document recently added to the Planning Commission's priority list by the City Council.

Engineering MemoOther

A technical memo dated December 5, 2024, outlining compliance requirements for the Marylane project.

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