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5036 France Property, LLC is proposing a partial second story addition to the building at 5036 France Avenue (Cocina Del Barrio Restaurant). The addition is approximately 1,508 square feet of gross floor area. The building is proposed to continue to be used as a restaurant. There is no off-street parking existing or proposed on the property. Businesses in the 50th & France area may rely on the City's public parking ramps up to a floor area ratio of 1.0 before additional off-street parking must be provided. With the proposed addition, the floor area ratio is approximately 1.2, which results in approximately 14 parking stalls being required. Plans are available under the "Documents" section of this page.
The request requires the following:
Site Plan Review.
Variance from Section 36-1311 and 36-1312 to allow floor area ratio of approximately 1.2 without providing additional off-street parking spaces where a floor area ratio up to 1.0 is allowed before additional off-street parking spaces must be provided. The proposal results in a parking stall variance of approximately 14 stalls.
5036 France Property, LLC is proposing a partial second story addition to the building at 5036 France Avenue (Cocina Del Barrio Restaurant). The addition is approximately 1,508 square feet of gross floor area. The building is proposed to continue to be used as a restaurant. There is no off-street parking existing or proposed on the property. Businesses in the 50th & France area may rely on the City's public parking ramps up to a floor area ratio of 1.0 before additional off-street parking must be provided. With the proposed addition, the floor area ratio is approximately 1.2, which results in approximately 14 parking stalls being required. Plans are available under the "Documents" section of this page.
The request requires the following:
Site Plan Review.
Variance from Section 36-1311 and 36-1312 to allow floor area ratio of approximately 1.2 without providing additional off-street parking spaces where a floor area ratio up to 1.0 is allowed before additional off-street parking spaces must be provided. The proposal results in a parking stall variance of approximately 14 stalls.
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I am so excited about this project and believe we need a some nicer restaurants in 50th and France. I support this project because I’m a big fan of the other restaurants these developers have created and they all do so well and have for so long! Time to bring this to 50th and France!
jilaneschulz
about 7 hours ago
Lynn Sabre, I am very much in support of this variance. We have lost too many restaurants in this area and this development will bring life back to the neighborhood. Downtown Edina deserves a chance to revitalize.
lvsabre
about 7 hours ago
I am a Country Club resident and fully support this project. Quality restaurants are a draw to both Edina residents and others across the Twin Cities, and this project only strengths the area/community.
craigbunker
about 7 hours ago
I'm really excited about this project and adding more quality restaurants to the neighborhood to keep it busy and thriving. It's another reason to patronize the area and will diversify the offerings. Would be a big draw for the neighborhood!
LAB
about 8 hours ago
I am an Edina resident who lives near 50th and France. I am a frequent visitor to the stores and restaurants which are essential to the vitality of this important business community. I strongly support the development proposal for Barrio. We need innovative and successful new restaurants to keep this important neighborhood an entertainment destination. Lucy Wieland
lucyannwieland
about 8 hours ago
I completely support this project! As a long term Edina resident this is a huge step in the right direction room to reinvigorate the 50/france area
Czinkel
about 8 hours ago
I live in Edina and frequent the 59th & France area. I fully support this variance/project. A healthy restaurant scene is essential to the vitality and success of the area and I’m recently concerned about so many restaurants closing in the area. This restaurant group will revitalize the area.
Molly P
about 8 hours ago
I have lived in Edina for 25 years. I have spent a lot of nights eating out in the 50th and France area and fully support this project. Over the 25 years i have seen the ups and downs of the dining scene in the 50th and France area and I feel this project will be a great addition to building our "downtown" to what it has the potential of becoming.
Orthey
about 8 hours ago
I grew up in Efina and still frequently return to the 59th & France area. I fully support this variance/project. A healthy restaurant scene is essential to the vitality and success of the area and I’m recently concerned about so many restaurants closing in the area. This restaurant group will revitalize the area.
caristreich
about 8 hours ago
I've lived and worked in the area and am an ardent supporter of all things hospitality related. I fully support the addition of new and diverse hospitality offerings in the area.
- AW
Adam Witherspoon
about 8 hours ago
Good Morning, I’m a long term resident of the Countryside neighborhood and a huge supporter of this new restaurant development. I moved to this neighborhood because of the restaurants, walkability and safety for my children. Since moving here it seems restaurants are continuing to close, there has been non stop road construction and it makes me concerned for the future of 50th and France. I think it would be an outrage if we didn’t revitalize the area by adding this restaurant into the area. We should be supporting local businesses, not trying to figure out ways to not allow them to happen. Please consider this variance, not just for the restaurant but for the future of 50th and France and all of the families that live around it.
kaley.mauzy
about 8 hours ago
I'm a frequent visitor to Edina and shop in the area where this restaurant is planned. I fully support this restaurant project because the area needs better dining options as too many restaurants have closed in recent years. This restaurant group is the best in the MSP metro area and they always do it right. It's a beautiful building plan that will only enhance the vibrancy of 50th and France area. The city of Edina would be foolish to stop or restrict this project.
Klocker
about 8 hours ago
I live and work in this area and fully support this project/variance. The aesthetic and quality of a project like this will further elevate 50th and France and all businesses around it. I have never had an issue with parking and I believe Edina should support businesses seeking to revitalize and enhance the neighborhood, particularly given other restaurant closures in the area.
Dylan
about 8 hours ago
Hello We are longtime Morningside residents of Edina who considers the 50th and France area to be an important part of an ideal restaurant and shopping destination. It’s very walkable for many, but more importantly, has the off street parking ramps to house those who drive in to the store and restaurant locales. It has never been my experience to find the South Public Parking Ramp completely full. Even during peak dining hours, parking in that ramp has not been an issue for us. The plans for the build out look great, Del Prado and company always brings excellent dining concepts to the restaurant scene, and off street parking is already in place. With the closure of several restaurants in the area, this looks a win for 50th and France. We wholeheartedly support the project! Pete & Mena Bjerke
PB
about 8 hours ago
I am an Edina resident and have developed housing in the 50th and France neighborhood - both multifamily and single family over the years. A major part of the draw of developing in this area is the idea of walk ability to a vibrant downtown, bustling with shops and restaurants. Downtown Edina has come a long way over the past few years but the recent restaurant closings have me concerned. I support this variance because it serves to enhance the neighborhood’s restaurant scene and overall appeal. Not to mention, this restaurant group is incredibly respectful and responsible and are stewards of the neighborhoods within which they operate.
Alex Gese
about 8 hours ago
I am a frequent visitor to the 50th and France area. I am fully in support of this project as I believe that this restaurant group not only raises the bar for dining in the communities it serves, but also across the metro area. This project would be a welcome addition.
SU
about 8 hours ago
Hi everyone, I’m FT and I live in the Birchcrest neighborhood. I have lived in Edina for a total of 10 years. I want to strongly voice my support for the redevelopment of the Barrio property. This area deserves to stay vibrant and full of life, and new options will only help bring more people in. Edina has so much potential, and this project would be a huge step forward. I truly hope we get to see something new and exciting on that corner soon. It worries me that with the upcoming closing of 2 other restaurants, the area will loose its livelihood!
FT
about 8 hours ago
Hello, I live near this area and am supporting this restaurant development fully as we need to maintain the vibrancy of the community, especially with the recent and future restaurant closings in the area. Parking has never been an issue and this only helps the other businesses in the area.
Summerville
about 8 hours ago
Hello, I live in the 50th and France area and fully support this project. I believe it will help revitalize the neighborhood and benefit both the Edina community and surrounding areas. I often visit the restaurants in the 50th and France district and am excited to see something new added. I’ve never had any issues with parking and don’t anticipate it becoming a problem in the future.
JTW
about 9 hours ago
Hello, I live blocks from the 50th and France area and am in support of this new restaurant development. We very much need new and refreshed restaurant concepts in this area. We have seen many restaurant options close and this restaurant group has a proven track record of success. More dining options in the area is also great for the retail vendors as it invites more people to shop around before or after dining.
I am so excited about this project and believe we need a some nicer restaurants in 50th and France. I support this project because I’m a big fan of the other restaurants these developers have created and they all do so well and have for so long! Time to bring this to 50th and France!
Lynn Sabre, I am very much in support of this variance. We have lost too many restaurants in this area and this development will bring life back to the neighborhood. Downtown Edina deserves a chance to revitalize.
I am a Country Club resident and fully support this project. Quality restaurants are a draw to both Edina residents and others across the Twin Cities, and this project only strengths the area/community.
I'm really excited about this project and adding more quality restaurants to the neighborhood to keep it busy and thriving. It's another reason to patronize the area and will diversify the offerings. Would be a big draw for the neighborhood!
I am an Edina resident who lives near 50th and France. I am a frequent visitor to the stores and restaurants which are essential to the vitality of this important business community. I strongly support the development proposal for Barrio. We need innovative and successful new restaurants to keep this important neighborhood an entertainment destination.
Lucy Wieland
I completely support this project! As a long term Edina resident this is a huge step in the right direction room to reinvigorate the 50/france area
I live in Edina and frequent the 59th & France area. I fully support this variance/project. A healthy restaurant scene is essential to the vitality and success of the area and I’m recently concerned about so many restaurants closing in the area. This restaurant group will revitalize the area.
I have lived in Edina for 25 years. I have spent a lot of nights eating out in the 50th and France area and fully support this project. Over the 25 years i have seen the ups and downs of the dining scene in the 50th and France area and I feel this project will be a great addition to building our "downtown" to what it has the potential of becoming.
I grew up in Efina and still frequently return to the 59th & France area. I fully support this variance/project. A healthy restaurant scene is essential to the vitality and success of the area and I’m recently concerned about so many restaurants closing in the area. This restaurant group will revitalize the area.
I've lived and worked in the area and am an ardent supporter of all things hospitality related. I fully support the addition of new and diverse hospitality offerings in the area.
- AW
Good Morning, I’m a long term resident of the Countryside neighborhood and a huge supporter of this new restaurant development. I moved to this neighborhood because of the restaurants, walkability and safety for my children. Since moving here it seems restaurants are continuing to close, there has been non stop road construction and it makes me concerned for the future of 50th and France. I think it would be an outrage if we didn’t revitalize the area by adding this restaurant into the area. We should be supporting local businesses, not trying to figure out ways to not allow them to happen. Please consider this variance, not just for the restaurant but for the future of 50th and France and all of the families that live around it.
I'm a frequent visitor to Edina and shop in the area where this restaurant is planned. I fully support this restaurant project because the area needs better dining options as too many restaurants have closed in recent years. This restaurant group is the best in the MSP metro area and they always do it right. It's a beautiful building plan that will only enhance the vibrancy of 50th and France area. The city of Edina would be foolish to stop or restrict this project.
I live and work in this area and fully support this project/variance. The aesthetic and quality of a project like this will further elevate 50th and France and all businesses around it. I have never had an issue with parking and I believe Edina should support businesses seeking to revitalize and enhance the neighborhood, particularly given other restaurant closures in the area.
Hello
We are longtime Morningside residents of Edina who considers the 50th and France area to be an important part of an ideal restaurant and shopping destination. It’s very walkable for many, but more importantly, has the off street parking ramps to house those who drive in to the store and restaurant locales. It has never been my experience to find the South Public Parking Ramp completely full. Even during peak dining hours, parking in that ramp has not been an issue for us. The plans for the build out look great, Del Prado and company always brings excellent dining concepts to the restaurant scene, and off street parking is already in place. With the closure of several restaurants in the area, this looks a win for 50th and France.
We wholeheartedly support the project!
Pete & Mena Bjerke
I am an Edina resident and have developed housing in the 50th and France neighborhood - both multifamily and single family over the years. A major part of the draw of developing in this area is the idea of walk ability to a vibrant downtown, bustling with shops and restaurants. Downtown Edina has come a long way over the past few years but the recent restaurant closings have me concerned. I support this variance because it serves to enhance the neighborhood’s restaurant scene and overall appeal. Not to mention, this restaurant group is incredibly respectful and responsible and are stewards of the neighborhoods within which they operate.
I am a frequent visitor to the 50th and France area. I am fully in support of this project as I believe that this restaurant group not only raises the bar for dining in the communities it serves, but also across the metro area. This project would be a welcome addition.
Hi everyone,
I’m FT and I live in the Birchcrest neighborhood. I have lived in Edina for a total of 10 years. I want to strongly voice my support for the redevelopment of the Barrio property. This area deserves to stay vibrant and full of life, and new options will only help bring more people in. Edina has so much potential, and this project would be a huge step forward. I truly hope we get to see something new and exciting on that corner soon. It worries me that with the upcoming closing of 2 other restaurants, the area will loose its livelihood!
Hello, I live near this area and am supporting this restaurant development fully as we need to maintain the vibrancy of the community, especially with the recent and future restaurant closings in the area. Parking has never been an issue and this only helps the other businesses in the area.
Hello, I live in the 50th and France area and fully support this project. I believe it will help revitalize the neighborhood and benefit both the Edina community and surrounding areas. I often visit the restaurants in the 50th and France district and am excited to see something new added. I’ve never had any issues with parking and don’t anticipate it becoming a problem in the future.
Hello,
I live blocks from the 50th and France area and am in support of this new restaurant development. We very much need new and refreshed restaurant concepts in this area. We have seen many restaurant options close and this restaurant group has a proven track record of success. More dining options in the area is also great for the retail vendors as it invites more people to shop around before or after dining.