Subdivision and Easement Vacation for 5229 & 5235 Highwood Drive West and 6012 Pine Grove Road

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On January 21, 2025 City Council conducted a public hearing and approved a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat and vacated public utility easements for this proposal.


Andrew Carter is proposing a Preliminary/Final Plat to Replat three lots (5229 & 5235 Highwood Drive, 6012 Pine Grove Road) for the purpose of Creating an Outlot at 5235 Highwood Drive and placing it in a perpetual conservation easement to preserve and protect the existing mature trees. A portion of 5235 Highwood Drive would be added the adjacent properties at 5229 Highwood Drive and 6012 Pine Grove Road and the remainder turned into the Outlot with conservation easement. There would be no new lot created.


To accommodate the request the following is required:

  1. Preliminary/Final Plat to Re-Plat 5229 & 5235 Highwood Drive, 6012 Pine Grove Road and create an Outlot at 5235 Highwood Drive.
  2. Vacation of Public Right-of-Way Easements as Described.
      1. That part of the drainage and utility easement as dedicated on the recorded plat of EMERALD WOODS ADDITION, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which falls within the south 10.00 feet of Lot 8, Block 1, EMERALD WOODS ADDITION, and which lies easterly of the northerly extension of the west line of Lot 4, Block 1, GRAYTOWER ESTATES, Hennepin County, Minnesota; AND
      2. The drainage and utility easement as dedicated on the recorded plat of GRAYTOWER ESTATES, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which falls within the north 5.00 feet of Lot 4, Block 1 said GRAYTOWER ESTATES. Except for the westerly 5.00 feet thereof. Also, Except that part which lies easterly of the following described line: Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot 8, Block 1, EMERALD WOODS ADDITION, Hennepin County, Minnesota; thence southerly perpendicular from the north line of said Lot 4, Block 1 to the south line of said north 5.00 feet of Lot 4, Block 1 and said line there terminating.


On January 21, 2025 City Council conducted a public hearing and approved a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat and vacated public utility easements for this proposal.


Andrew Carter is proposing a Preliminary/Final Plat to Replat three lots (5229 & 5235 Highwood Drive, 6012 Pine Grove Road) for the purpose of Creating an Outlot at 5235 Highwood Drive and placing it in a perpetual conservation easement to preserve and protect the existing mature trees. A portion of 5235 Highwood Drive would be added the adjacent properties at 5229 Highwood Drive and 6012 Pine Grove Road and the remainder turned into the Outlot with conservation easement. There would be no new lot created.


To accommodate the request the following is required:

  1. Preliminary/Final Plat to Re-Plat 5229 & 5235 Highwood Drive, 6012 Pine Grove Road and create an Outlot at 5235 Highwood Drive.
  2. Vacation of Public Right-of-Way Easements as Described.
      1. That part of the drainage and utility easement as dedicated on the recorded plat of EMERALD WOODS ADDITION, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which falls within the south 10.00 feet of Lot 8, Block 1, EMERALD WOODS ADDITION, and which lies easterly of the northerly extension of the west line of Lot 4, Block 1, GRAYTOWER ESTATES, Hennepin County, Minnesota; AND
      2. The drainage and utility easement as dedicated on the recorded plat of GRAYTOWER ESTATES, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which falls within the north 5.00 feet of Lot 4, Block 1 said GRAYTOWER ESTATES. Except for the westerly 5.00 feet thereof. Also, Except that part which lies easterly of the following described line: Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot 8, Block 1, EMERALD WOODS ADDITION, Hennepin County, Minnesota; thence southerly perpendicular from the north line of said Lot 4, Block 1 to the south line of said north 5.00 feet of Lot 4, Block 1 and said line there terminating.


Public Input- 5529 and 5235 Highwood Drive West and 6012 Pine Grove Road

The City of Edina offers several ways for people to provide input on development projects. Regardless of the method, all public input is considered, so people need to use only one method. 

Instructions for leaving a public comment below:

  • Your comment will be available to Planning Commission, City Council, staff and others to review immediately instead of waiting until the public hearing.
  • Your comment will be posted and publicly viewable as soon as you hit 'Submit'.
  • You will not be able to edit or remove your comment.
  • Please introduce yourself, your neighborhood and your thoughts about this project.
    Example: Barbara Smith, The Heights. The project is two blocks from my home and my children would have to walk past it every day on their way to school. Please consider adding sidewalks to this project.

Other ways to provide comment:

1 - Leave a voicemail with your public input at 952-826-0377. Staff will submit the transcribed voicemail to Better Together Edina. (Available once project application is submitted)

2 - Two public hearings will take place for each development project in the City Hall Council Chambers, 4801 W. 50th St. Attend the meetings in person to give public input or watch the meetings live from home on Edina TV (Comcast Channels 813 or 16) or EdinaMN.gov/LiveMeetings(External link). Call in to provide live testimony at 312-535-8110. Call in access code and password are provided in the meeting agenda which can be found at EdinaMN.gov/Agendas(External link).  

Generally, the City Council makes a decision on each development project at the City Council meeting following the second public hearing.

If you have any difficulties with participating, contact Community Engagement Manager, MJ Lamon at MLamon@EdinaMN.gov or 952-826-0360.

Online public input is closed. This item will be on the January 21, 2025 City Council agenda.

Hi, my name is Shelly Hall and I'm at 5509 Highwood Drive. I'm concerned about the woods that are included with this proposal for 5235 Highwood Drive. They are part of a hillside of mature oaks (which I believe wrap around and are part of what was dr. Carson's property at the end of Pine Grove Road) which adjoins my property at 5509 Highwood Drive. I'm very concerned about keeping these mature oak trees. So I just wanted to pass that along and ask you to look into whether that is an extension of that woods. Thank you. (Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 1/15/25 at 7:52 PM).

Liz Olson 3 months ago
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This is James Zavoral 5239 Highwood Drive West. Giving a positive feedback to the public hearing for the plat at 5229 and 5235 Highwood Drive, and 6012 Pine Grove Road for creating an outlot at 5235 Highwood drive, and perpetual conservation easement to protect the trees and establish a habitat for a wildlife and the surrounding area. This is a very positive move. I thank the City Council and particularly Mayor Hovland for helping in this process. Thank you. (Voicemail transcribed by City Staff. Received 1/7/25 at 11:11AM)

Liz Olson 4 months ago
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Jeremy Exley from Fox Meadow neighborhood. We live across the street from the proposal. We fully support re-platting the 3 lots and placing the Outlot in a perpetual conservation easement.

JeremyExley 4 months ago
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