6016 Vernon Avenue, Station Pizza-Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Site Plan with Variances

This is Stephanie Trebil. We would like to provide input for 6016 Vernon Avenue. We support the building of Station Pizza and support Jake Shafer building and remodeling on the Kee’s auto repair site. We support and would appreciate having a neighborhood restaurant within walking distance of our house which is 6009 Saxony Road, thank you.
(Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 12/8/24 at 11:25PM)

Hi, this is Dave Austin calling from 5517 Highwood Drive. I'm just a block and a half away from the proposed station pizzeria location, and although I was against the original restaurant that had like 80 seats a while ago, I've always thought that we needed some type of a small food destination spot on that Kevin Kee’s location and I think this Station Pizzeria would be perfect condition. It's only 20 seats. Not a lot of people. We’re in a barren wasteland of restaurants in this area, and it's walkable for so many people. I just think it would be a great addition to the neighborhood. I don't think it's going to be bringing in any outside traffic. It’s a neighborhood they're in dire need of over here. And I'm only block and a half away from it. I would drive, you know, whatever traffic there is will affect me too. But I'm for it. I hope you guys pass it. I think it's important and it'll be a great addition to this neighborhood. Thank you. (Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 12/6/24 at 5:19PM)

My name is Maureen Lannan and my address is 6105 Eden Prairie Rd., # 14. I am opposed to the pizza place to go in at 6016 Vernon Avenue. Cars coming and going in and out of Vernon, where the speed limit is 40 miles an hour. They need to cross a bike lane going and coming. There's no left hand turn lane. There will be accidents because of the bikes as well as cars and people. There will be city liability. Thank you. I hope you vote “no.” (Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 12/8/24 at 8:16 PM)

My name is Jeanet Swofford and I live at 6017 Kaymar Drive. I'd like to express my opposition to the currently proposed pizza place at the Kevin Kee’s location. I'm concerned about having unlimited seats in it, and the parking that would come with it, et cetera. I'm opposed, Thank you. (Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 12/7/24 at 8:39 PM)

Good evening. I'm calling to show my support for Station Pizzeria at 6016 Vernon Ave. My name is Patrick McGovern. My wife and daughter and myself live at 5101 William Avenue. We are 100% in favor and hoping for approval for a new restaurant, and especially Station Pizzeria where I am well aware of Jake and his commitment to provide a wonderful product, atmosphere, and support of Edina community business and athletics and youth groups. This is a wonderful opportunity to get him involved as well as former opportunities that should have been approved. In our opinion we need more business, especially the restaurant business in Edina. Thank you very much. (Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 12/7/24 at 5:17 PM)

Hi, my name is Gail Vaster. I live on Vernon Avenue at the 6650 Fountain Woods building, and I was just calling about the pizzeria at 6016 Vernon Avenue. I just wanted to call in and voice my opinion of support. I think would be a fantastic idea if they rezoned a lot to be able to put the pizzeria in there and just wanted to verbalize my support for the city council and the rezoning committee. Awesome. Thank you. Very much. Have a great rest of your day. Bye. (Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 12/7/24 at 11:29 AM)

Hi, this is Mary Jane Hacket. I live at 5801 Vernon Lane (the little old people roundabout so to speak). I am so excited that there would be somewhere to grab a bite or get take-out that conveniently. I’m 100 percent behind it and have been since that property was talked about initially for a restaurant. We really need something like that, that's so convenient. So please, that's my input. I want it and I love the idea. Bye. Bye. (Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 12/7/24 at 9:40AM)

Hi, my name is Jennifer and I live on Leslie Lane, which is very close to the Station Pizzeria (or the Kevin Kee’s). I am fully in support of this. I live about a block and a half away. I don't have any concerns with the variances or the increased traffic or parking. I have frequented their Minnetonka location and frequently have to drive out there to get take our pizza because it's excellent food. And I do support you going forward with the Station Pizzeria. Thank you. (Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 12/6/24 at 2:30PM)

MSchultz, I live in the Bredeson Park area, one block from the proposed project and feel Station Pizza would be a great addition to the neighborhood. Edina, particularly this area, would benefit from having a family friendly, nice-looking, well-maintained establishment in this location.

First time using technology I guess... Sorry for submitting three times.

We live right around the corner and definitely support the Station Pizza proposal. Restaurants like this can become the heart of the neighborhood. A place where us as neighbors can meet up, our families can connect, or we could meet friends for a slice of their diesel pizza. Yes, I actually went to their Minnetonka location and was impressed by the food and ambiance.

Personally, I think having a new, exciting dining option can make our neighborhood more attractive. It's not practical for low-income housing. It feels like we have enough stations in the area. This (Station Pizza) proposal would also create new jobs in the area - kitchen staff, servers, delivery drivers, or management. This adds to our community in numerous ways.

Station Pizza just feels right and I hope we welcome them into the neighborhood.

We live right around the corner and definitely support the Station Pizza proposal. Restaurants like this can become the heart of the neighborhood. A place where us as neighbors can meet up, our families can connect, or we could meet friends for a slice of their diesel pizza. Yes, I actually went to their Minnetonka location and was impressed by the food and ambiance.

Personally, I think having a new, exciting dining option can make our neighborhood more attractive. It's not practical for low-income housing. It feels like we have enough stations in the area. This (Station Pizza) proposal would also create new jobs in the area - kitchen staff, servers, delivery drivers, or management. This adds to our community in numerous ways.

Station Pizza just feels right and I hope we welcome them into the neighborhood.

We live right around the corner and definitely support the Station Pizza proposal. Restaurants like this can become the heart of the neighborhood. A place where us as neighbors can meet up, our families can connect, or we could meet friends for a slice of their diesel pizza. Yes, I actually went to their Minnetonka location and was impressed by the food and ambiance.

Personally, I think having a new, exciting dining option can make our neighborhood more attractive. It's not practical for low-income housing. It feels like we have enough stations in the area. This (Station Pizza) proposal would also create new jobs in the area - kitchen staff, servers, delivery drivers, or management. This adds to our community in numerous ways.

Station Pizza just feels right and I hope we welcome them into the neighborhood.

We support the new Station Pizza proposal! We live in Edina and our child went to Edina schools up until he left for college. We go to the Station Pizza location in Minnetonka on the regular and would LOVE to have one closer to us. It's a local family-owned business, owners live in Edina, with kids in the Edina schools too. I don't think you could ask for a better fit for that land. I would SO much prefer to have Station Pizza there than a chain restaurant or a store. Station pizza is a wonderful family-friendly place and they are civically minded. They give back to the community and host community events. Edina needs more of everything Station Pizza has to offer: a walkable, family-friendly, locally owned restaurant for casual dining or take out.

Matt Bierschbach, Todd Park
It'd be great to have Station Pizza close by. It would also be a great use of that particular property.

Susan Gruidl, morningside
We strongly support the new station pizza proposal. We have lived in Edina for 20+ years and our kids attended Highlands, It would have been a great place to go with our kids after school events. Pizza is a family friendly and there is a need for more of this type of restaurant in Edina near our homes. It would add something like snuffy's feel for this area.

So council members, there was a barrage of input for the Station Pizza . There are internet groups encouraging people to respond in the affirmative. We do not know where all these people live or why they are responding. The directions say to identify yourself and your address. Many people did not follow the directions and there are repeats of the same comments. This open forum was supposed to close at noon. It did not.

We strongly support the new station pizza proposal. We have two young children and live a couple blocks away. We have been excited about having a restaurant in walking distance to connect with our neighbors over food and support our community. This is a void in our neighborhood today and we would love to be able to walk somewhere as opposed to driving. I look at this opportunity very positively. We are tired of the old, vacant building and are in favor of the Station Pizza approval. Please approve this plan - this is what our neighborhood needs.

We strongly support the new station pizza proposal. We have two young children and live a couple blocks away. We have been excited about having a restaurant in walking distance to connect with our neighbors over food and support our community. This is a void in our neighborhood today and we would love to be able to walk somewhere as opposed to driving. I look at this opportunity very positively. We are tired of the old, vacant building and are in favor of the Station Pizza approval. Please approve this plan - this is what our neighborhood needs.

We strongly support the new station pizza proposal. We have two young children and live a couple blocks away. We have been excited about having a restaurant in walking distance to connect with our neighbors over food and support our community. This is a void in our neighborhood today and we would love to be able to walk somewhere as opposed to driving. I look at this opportunity very positively. We are tired of the old, vacant building and are in favor of the Station Pizza approval. Please approve this plan - this is what our neighborhood needs.