Edina Planning Commission Meeting / Dec. 10, 2025
Conditional use permit and parking/lot size variances for Mis Amigos Spanish immersion preschool
Proposed early childhood education center (ages 0-5) and church usage at 4201 West 50th Street
Parking and traffic impact analysis for the proposed daycare and religious institution use
Review of site accessibility, parking plan requirements, and maintenance of the alleyway
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approval of tonight's meeting agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of prior meeting minutes from November 12th, 2025
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (2)
The applicant is proposing to operate an early childhood education center ages 0 to 5 during the week and rent out the worship space to a church user on Sundays.
Dawn is a 16-year resident of Edina and so she's very passionate and deeply committed to bringing me amigos to Edina.
People (5)
Chair BennettChairPresiding over the planning commission meeting.
Presiding over the planning commission meeting.
EmilyStaff MemberPresented the staff report regarding the conditional use permit and variance requests.
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Presented the staff report regarding the conditional use permit and variance requests.
“Staff believes that the conditions in which to grant a conditional per use permit have been met.”
Justification for project approval.
Lori SkiChief Operating OfficerCOO of Mis Amigos Spanish immersion preschool.
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COO of Mis Amigos Spanish immersion preschool.
“It's actually Minnesota's oldest Spanish immersion preschool.”
Explaining the organization's background.
Commissioner PadillaCommissionerAsked clarifying questions regarding daycare capacity and traffic.
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Asked clarifying questions regarding daycare capacity and traffic.
“What's the cap what will the capacity be? How many children do you anticipate serving?”
Inquiring about project scope.
Commissioner FeltCommissionerInquired about parking variances and bicycle infrastructure.
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Inquired about parking variances and bicycle infrastructure.
“I think there's a more of that than there has been before. And I mean, I think in this neighborhood there's a fair amount of people liking to be here because they can walk.”
Commenting on community transit habits.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- December 10th, 2025: City of Edina Planning Commission Meeting
- November 12th, 2025: Prior meeting minutes