Rivian at Galleria- Conditional Use Permit
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Rivian is an electric vehicle company proposing to occupy commercial space at Galleria mall located at 3510 Galleria. Rivian is proposing a vehicle showroom inside the mall and would have six vehicles on site available for test drives. Customers would be able to place an order for a new vehicle on site; however, for-sale vehicle inventory will not be stored at the property and purchased vehicles would be shipped directly to the customer. The property is zoned Planned Commercial District-3, which allows automobile agencies selling new, unused vehicles with the issuance of a conditional use permit.
Page last updated: 25 Jul 2025, 09:11 AM
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Community Development Coordinator
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Hi, my name is Sherry Feuer. I live at 3209 Galleria, apartment unit 1204. I live adjacent to the Galleria Mall. I'm calling about the proposal to allow a Rivian car dealership in the Galleria Mall. I am vehemently opposed to the Galleria allowing a car dealership in the mall. It's obvious that the Galleria has not done an adequate job of retaining or attracting tenants to the mall at this time, but this proposal seems to denigrate the feel and atmosphere of the Galleria Mall and its entirety. It's a poor substitute for the tenants that this car dealership would replace. Again. I'm vehemently opposed to allowing this card dealership to utilize space in the Galleria. Thank you very much. (Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 7/23/25 at 4:57 PM)
I am a resident in the Galleria condominiums. The use of the Galleria Mall for essentially a car dealership is the wrong choice. Southdale, with its much larger footprint is a better option.
Hi, this is Jean Riser. I live in the Westin Condominiums at 3209 Galleria, #1602. I am calling regarding your card dealership, which I feel is not appropriate for the Galleria residents. Thank you. Bye bye. (Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 7/22/25 at 10:55 AM)
I fully support the addition of a Rivian showroom offering test drive experiences. How would it be any more burdensome than the Key Cadillac practically part of the Galleria? Rivian sells a tiny fraction of GM annually. This isn’t a massive, dealership-like footprint.
The Rivian brand fits the Galleria vibe. Probably considerable demographic overlap with Filson and Yeti shoppers. The conditional use permit should be allowed if it is within the vision of Galleria leadership.
Sincerely,
A neighbor in Linden Hills bordering with Edina
Yes. Hi, good afternoon. My name is Thersea Poole. I live at 7000 Sandell Avenue in Edina, and I'm calling regards the notice of public hearing for the conditional use permit of automobile sales at 3510 Galleria, Edina, Minnesota. So, after reading this, my opinion would be not to allow the test drive. I don't have any problem with the cars being displayed in a showroom at the galleria, but I do have a problem with the cars being test driven out of that area at the Galleria since that area is already severely congested. I think that would just add a lot of confusing situations to that area. So that's my opinion, I'm ok with it being inside the Galleria just as a display, but not to be driven out of the area for test drives. Thank you very much. Bye bye. (Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 7/16/25 at 2:22 PM)
My name is Michael Dolan. My address is 3209 Galleria, Unit 1608, Edina. I am responding to a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for automobile sales at 3510 Galleria.
I understand that the Galleria is a bit challenged to find acceptable tenants, and accordingly, ownership is attempting to lease to "anyone it can find", in this case a car dealership.
As a home owner and neighbor, I vehemently oppose such a major change in the character and use of what has been viewed, and shopped by many, as a high end destination. This will substantially change the character and culture of The Galleria Mall, and not in a good way.
Next, a "hardware store", an "exercise facility", a "Harley Davidson showroom", maybe a Home Depot.
I absolutely oppose this major change to The Galleria.
Thank you.
Good morning. My name is Jane Clairmont. My address is 3209 Galleria, Unit 801, Edina. I am responding to a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for automobile sales at 3510 Galleria. And the reason for input is to voice our opinion, and my opinion is I see that potentially there's a lack of occupancy at Galleria. And therefore, because of that, they are interested in renting out space for basically a car dealership. And I think that's extremely tacky as a homeowner near here. I would prefer not to be having car sales about 50-100 yards from where I live. I would prefer that car sales be on the strips and in areas where its in concentration for vehicle sales and not in what was once a high-end mall in Edina. My opinion again is a response of a “no.” Thank you. (Transcribed by City Staff. Voicemail received 7/12/25 at 7:23 AM)