Edina Planning Commission Denies Variance Request Amid Shared Driveway Debate

Overview: In a decision, the Edina Planning Commission denied a variance request for increasing impervious surface coverage at a property on Maguire Road, focusing on the unique complications of a shared driveway among neighboring homes. The meeting also featured deliberations on a proposed restaurant development on Vernon Avenue, highlighting tensions between residential and commercial interests.

Edina Planning Commission Considers Affordable Housing Proposal and Parking Variance

Overview: The Edina Planning Commission meeting on October 30, 2024, primarily focused on a proposal to convert the Marriott Residence Inn into a residential apartment complex with a significant affordable housing component. The proposal includes a request for a parking variance due to the lack of enclosed parking facilities, which sparked discussions among commission members and attendees about the implications for the community.

Edina Planning Commission Debates Affordable Housing in Hotel-to-Apartment Conversion

Overview: The Edina Planning Commission meeting revolved around a proposed conversion of the Marriott hotel at Edinburgh Park into 136 residential apartments, sparking an extensive discussion on affordable housing, parking variances, and community impact. The project aims to provide affordable housing without relying on Tax Increment Financing (TIF), while the developers seek a variance to forego enclosed parking requirements.

Edina Planning Commission Approves Variance for Garage Addition Amidst Cul-de-Sac Challenges

Overview: The Edina Planning Commission approved a 10.9-foot front yard setback variance for a proposed two-story garage addition on Grove Street. The decision came after a presentation from city staff highlighted the unique challenges posed by the cul-de-sac location and existing infrastructure constraints.

Edina Planning Commission Debates Height Variance for France Avenue Fences Amidst BRT Developments

Overview: The Edina Planning Commission meeting on September 25, 2024, focused on several issues, including a contentious height variance request for properties along France Avenue impacted by bus rapid transit (BRT) improvements and a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan for a redevelopment project.