Edina approves sale of vacant city property for mixed-use development
The Edina City Council unanimously approved the sale of a 3-acre vacant property at 5146 Eden Avenue to developers Hemple Real Estate and Monarch Development Partners on April 7. The project marks a shift toward owner-occupied housing in a city that has seen a surge in rental developments in recent years.
The property, a former Public Works and Park Maintenance facility in the Grand View District, has sat vacant since the city relocated those operations to Metro Boulevard. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority selected the winning development team from 11 proposals submitted in response to a public request for ideas.
Under the approved sales contract, the developers will purchase the property for $4 million and create a mixed-use development featuring new commercial space alongside owner-occupied townhouses and condominiums. This combination of housing types distinguishes the project from recent development trends in Edina. "The project includes new ownership housing, condominiums, and town homes," a council member said. "We've seen so many rental buildings over the last several years. This proposal presents a little bit something different and we think that's going to be a huge benefit to the community."
The sale is projected to close in spring 2027. Before construction can begin, the project will go through Edina's standard review process, which includes preparing detailed concept plans, conducting a sketch plan review, rezoning the property, and holding public hearings. These steps will give residents multiple opportunities to weigh in on the project's design and impact.
The approval represents progress on a long-stalled piece of city property. Once the developers move forward with their plans, the community will have chances to shape how the site develops through the public review process ahead.
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Sale and Mixed-Use Redevelopment of 5146 Eden Avenue Property
The City Council approved the sale of the long-vacant 3-acre property at 5146 Eden Avenue. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) selected Hemple Real Estate and Monarch Development Partners from 11 proposals. The chosen plan proposes a mixed-use redevelopment, incorporating new commercial space and owner-occupied townhouses and condominiums, distinguishing itself from recent rental-focused projects. The sale is projected for spring 2027, followed by a detailed public review process for concept plans.
The project includes new ownership housing, condominiums, and town homes. We've seen so many rental buildings over the the last several years. This proposal presents a little bit something different and we think that's going to be a huge benefit to the community.
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Welcome to Agenda Edina, a program summarizing the actions taken at city hall that affect you most. I'm your host, Dorothia Marty. The city is moving forward with the sale of a long vacant property. More than 15 years after the public works and park maintenance facility relocated to Metro Boulevard, the city council approved the sale of its former location at 5146 Eden Avenue in the Grand View District. The 3acre property has been vacant since 2013. Last year, the city's housing and redevelopment authority or HRA issued a request for proposal and reviewed 11 different proposals. Ultimately, the HA selected a team led by Hemple Real Estate and Monarch Development Partners. The partnership, formerly known as Arcadia Avenue Partners, plans a mixeduse redevelopment of the site that includes new commercial space and new owner occupied town houses and condominiums. The new buildings will be arranged to create an environment that is friendly to both drivers and pedestrians. >> The project includes new ownership housing, condominiums, and town homes. We've seen so many rental buildings over the the last several years. This proposal presents a little bit something different and we think that's going to be a huge benefit to the community. >> Under the approved sales contract, the development team will purchase the property for $4 million. In addition to mandatory park dedication and development fees, the sale is anticipated to occur in spring 2027. The developers will now engage architects and engineers to prepare concept plans for public review. These plans will be scrutinized using the city's standard review process, including sketch plan, resoning, and multiple public hearings. This process will provide the community opportunities to share input on the proposed project and site plan.
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