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.

Edina Planning Commission Debates Escrow Requirements and Historical Preservation in Country Club District

Overview: The Edina Planning Commission recently convened to discuss several issues, with a primary focus on proposed ordinance amendments affecting the Heritage Preservation Commission and the Country Club District. Key topics included the introduction of escrow requirements for landmark property permits, as well as the implications of these changes for homeowners and the historic integrity of the neighborhood.

Edina Planning Commission Denies Setback Variance Amid ADA Compliance Concerns

Overview: The Edina Planning Commission denied a significant setback variance request for a patio on Cornelia Drive during its August 28, 2024 meeting, highlighting concerns about ADA compliance and environmental regulations. The meeting also delved into the complexities of ADA compliance for local infrastructure projects and zoning amendments related to cannabis use.