Planning Commission Re-approves Macy's Site Subdivision
The Edina Planning Commission on Tuesday re-approved a subdivision request for the former Macy's furniture site at 7235 France Avenue after the original plat expired.
The commission voted 8-1 to recommend city council approval of the subdivision for the mixed-use development, which calls for 572 housing units and 89,000 square feet of commercial space. Planner Teague explained that while the site's rezoning to planned unit development remains permanent, subdivision plats expire after one year if not filed with the county.
The developer has not yet closed on the property, which is still owned by Macy's, but intends to proceed with the development as originally approved. The subdivision creates separate lots for two apartment buildings along the promenade and mixed-use buildings along France Avenue, with no changes to the previously approved lot lines.
The approval includes a park dedication requirement of $5,000 per unit, totaling approximately $2.8 million, to be collected when building permits are issued for each lot. During the public hearing, resident David Frankle raised concerns about ADA compliance for a proposed tunnel under France Avenue connecting to the development, questioning whether adequate ramp access could be accommodated within the site design.
Commissioner Smith also provided an update on the city's accessory dwelling unit ordinance, reporting that only one ADU has been completed since the ordinance passed nearly a year ago, with two permits issued and two applications pending.
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The Edina Planning Commission held a brief meeting on October 29, 2025, focusing primarily on a subdivision request for the former Macy's furniture site at 7235 France Avenue. The main business item was re-approving a previously expired plat for a mixed-use development with 572 housing units and commercial space. The commission also received updates on the city's ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) ordinance implementation and discussed ADA compliance concerns raised by a resident.
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