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Planning Commission Meeting Aug. 28, 2024

Edina City CouncilFriday, August 30, 2024
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Approval of meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes

Community comment period

Public hearing for 45.8 ft setback variance at 6612 Cornelia Drive

Public hearing for new patio construction near Lake Cornelia

Student Commissioner recognition

City planning and land use policy discussions

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Approval of the August 28, 2024, meeting agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of the July 24, 2024, meeting minutes

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

Your curiosity, your participation, and your feedback is crucial as we navigate change together here in Edina.

— Chair Bennett
Public EngagementOpening remarks.

Why are we getting ahead of ourselves proposing $2 million to make it ADA compliant when we don't know if that structure is going to be around in a year?

— David Frankl
Budget/InfrastructureCommenting on the CIP budget and Grand View Bridge.

The 75-foot setback was changed in 1992 from 25 to 75 feet, requiring variances for nearly all improvements for many homes.

— Planner Chris
Land Use/SetbacksExplaining the history of shoreline ordinances.

People (4)

Chair BennettChair

Leading the City of Edina Planning Commission meeting.

1 quote

“Your curiosity, your participation, and your feedback is crucial as we navigate change together here in Edina.”

Opening remarks regarding public engagement.

Planner ChrisCity Planner

Presenting the staff report for the Lake Cornelia setback variance application.

1 quote

“Staff is not supportive of the request and does recommend denial.”

Recommendation on the 45.8 ft setback variance.

David FranklResident

Raising concerns regarding ADA compliance for local infrastructure projects.

1 quote

“My concern is ADA needs to be top of the list for all planning, shouldn't be just saying we're ADA compliant.”

Public comment period regarding accessibility.

Commissioner ElareCommissioner

Participating in board deliberations and student recognition.

1 quote

“I just want to pile on a little bit and thank Sarah for her work on the kill group also so that was extraordinary service.”

Honoring a departing student commissioner.

Places Mentioned

6612 Cornelia DriveLake CorneliaFrance AvenueGrand View4510 Lake View Drive

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - City of Edina Planning Commission Meeting
  • July 24, 2024 - Prior meeting date for minutes approval
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