7525 Braemar Blvd- South Metro Public Safety Training Facility, Conditional Use Permit with Height Variance

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On July 18, 2024, City Council approved a conditional-use permit and variance for this proposal.


The South Metro Public Safety Training facility, located at 7525 Braemar Boulevard, is requesting a Conditional Use permit with a building height variance for a tactical center training facility. The plans include the proposed 5,536 square foot, 27-foot 9 inch, tactical center training building and additional parking. The variance request is for a 7-foot 9 inch variance from the 20-foot building height maximum for accessory structures.

The proposed building is located to the south of the existing fire training tower and main building.


On July 18, 2024, City Council approved a conditional-use permit and variance for this proposal.


The South Metro Public Safety Training facility, located at 7525 Braemar Boulevard, is requesting a Conditional Use permit with a building height variance for a tactical center training facility. The plans include the proposed 5,536 square foot, 27-foot 9 inch, tactical center training building and additional parking. The variance request is for a 7-foot 9 inch variance from the 20-foot building height maximum for accessory structures.

The proposed building is located to the south of the existing fire training tower and main building.


Public Input- 7525 Braemar Blvd, South Metro Public Safety Training Facility

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), Facebook(External link) 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.

Public input closed on June 13, 2024. This item is on the June 18, 2024 City Council agenda.
Page last updated: 20 Jun 2024, 06:46 AM