Sketch Plans for Potential Development

Greco Properties have submitted a sketch plan proposal to tear down the existing Kee’s auto repair shop at 6016 Vernon Avenue and build a new three-story 20-unit memory care facility. The existing site is zoned PCD-4, Planned Commercial District, which allows only automobile service centers, gas stations and car washes. Therefore, to accommodate this request the following would be required:

• A Rezoning from PCD-4, Planned Commercial District 4 to PRD-5, Planned Residential District 5;
• Site Plan Review
• Multiple Variances in the Site Plan, including building setbacks, parking lot setbacks and number of parking spaces.

Sketch Plan Submittal

This sketch plan will be reviewed by the Planning Commission on April 30, 2025 and by the City Council on May 6, 2025.

This is a sketch plan request to tear down the existing single-family home and build two double-dwelling units at 5516 Vernon Ave. The development would gain access off Vernon Avenue on the east side of the property. The subject property is zoned R-1, Single Dwelling unit District. The site is guided low density residential. The property is 38,064 square feet in size. The proposed density of this project is 5 units per acre.

The following would be required if a formal application is made:

• A Comprehensive Plan Amendment to re-guide the site from Low Density Residential to Low Density Attached Residential, to allow two double dwelling units on the site.
• A Rezoning from R-1, Single-Dwelling Unit District to PRD-2, Planned Residential District-2.
• Site Plan Review.

Sketch Plan Submittal

This sketch plan will be reviewed by the Planning Commission on January 29, 2025 and by the City Council on February 4, 2025.

The Opus Group is proposing is to tear down the existing 38,000 square foot, four-story office building at 5100 Eden Avenue to build a new 112,000 square foot, five-story office building. The new building would potentially include retail space on the ground floor. Opus intends to occupy a portion of the building, which would serve as its corporate headquarters, moving from their current location in Minnetonka. The plan replaces the previous proposal for a 136-unit apartment building that received preliminary PUD approval in 2023.

To accommodate the request, the following would be required:

• A rezoning from POD-1 to PCD-2 or PUD to allow the possibility of retail on the first floor.
• Variances or flexibility through a PUD from the following standards:
  • Building Height
  • Floor Area Ratio
  • Building Setbacks
• Site Plan and Subdivision/Replat

Additional requests may be necessary depending on final plans.

Sketch Plan Submittal

This sketch plan will be reviewed by the Planning Commission on January 15, 2025 and by the City Council on January 21, 2025.

A sketch plan proposal has been submitted to consider a proposal to remodel the existing Kee’s auto repair shop at 6016 Vernon Avenue into a take-out and delivery only Station Pizzeria. The existing site is zoned PCD-4, Planned Commercial District, which allows only automobile service centers, gas stations and car washes.

To accommodate the request the following would be required:

• A Rezoning from PCD-4, Planned Commercial District 4 to PCD-1, Planned Commercial District 1;
• A Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to a land use designation that would allow commercial uses.

Sketch Plan Submittal

This sketch plan will be considered by the Planning Commission on June 26, 2024 and by the City Council on July 16, 2024.

Solhem Development LLC is requesting consideration of a sketch plan proposal to redevelop 5780 Lincoln Drive. The specific proposal is to tear down the existing office building on the site and construct a 3-story 81-unit apartment building with underground parking and a 2-story walkup townhome building with 8 units. All units would be for affordable housing with individuals/families earning 50% AMI or less. (See attached plans.)

This site is currently zoned PID, Planned Industrial District, and guided OR, Office Residential in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The allowed residential density in this area is up to 75 units per acre. This site is 2.59 acres in size; therefore, the applicant is proposing a density of 34 units per acre.

The request would require the following:

• A Rezoning from the existing PID, Planned Industrial District designation. The applicant is considering a Rezoning to one of the following two options: To PRD-4, Planned Residential District 4 or to PUD, Planned Unit Development. Flexibility or Variances would likely be required through the PUD Ordinance or Rezoning to vary from setbacks, building coverage, floor area ratio (FAR), usable area, and density allowed in the PRD-4 District. The PUD Zoning is the zoning tool that the City of Edina has used for 100% affordable housing developments to ensure long term affordability. (The Sound, Amundson Apartments, 4040 70th Street)

Sketch Plan Submittal

This sketch plan will be considered by the Planning Commission on February 14, 2024 and by the City Council on February 20, 2024.

Enclave Companies have submitted a revised sketch plan proposal for redevelopment of the Macy’s Furniture store site at 7235 France Avenue. The layout of plans are generally consistent with the original sketch plan, by dividing the site into four parcels as recommended in the Southdale Design Experience guidelines. (See attached original sketch plan.) Revisions have been made to incorporate feedback from the Planning Commission and City Council during last year’s sketch plan review and to accommodate either a bridge over France Avenue or an underpass to connect this development to the redevelopment project at 7200 & 7250 France Avenue. The width of the public space on the south side of the site has been increased.

The proposal is to tear down the existing structure and build the following:

• Two multi-family residential buildings on the east side of the site with 6 levels above grade housing units and two levels of below grade parking. Buildings would have between 180-220 units. Each of these buildings would also include potential first level space for retail users with a ceiling height of 16 feet.
• Two mixed use office/retail buildings on the west side of the site. The northwest building would be 8 levels above grade with two levels of underground parking. (The height of this building has been reduced from 11 stories as suggested at the original sketch plan review.) the height of the southwest building would be 11 levels with two levels of underground parking. Above grade parking would be screened by liner buildings. The first-floor ceiling height of each of these buildings would be 16 feet.

The request would still require the following:

• Rezoning from PCD-3 to PUD. Flexibility would be requested through the PUD Ordinance to vary from existing setback, height, first floor height, building transparency on the first level, and floor area ratio (FAR) requirements. The PUD Zoning is also used to ensure 10% affordable housing on the site.

Sketch Plan Submittal

This sketch plan will be considered by the Planning Commission on January 24, 2024 and by the City Council on February 6, 2024.

DJR Architects on behalf of the property owner, Hemple Properties have submitted a sketch plan proposal build a new 6,600 square foot dental office in the parking lot of 7300 Metro Boulevard. The existing site contains a 116,000 square foot office building that is served by a surface parking lot.

Sketch Plan Submittal

This sketch plan will be considered by the Planning Commission on December 13, 2023 and by the City Council on December 19, 2023.

Hennepin Council is requesting a Sketch Plan review of a proposed plan to tear down the existing Hennepin County Regional Library building to construct a new library. The proposed building would also include space for a new Edina Art Center as a tenant. The building would be located on the north half of the 7.75-acre site; the south half of the site would include green space with sidewalks/bike paths through the site to connect to the regional bike trail through Adams hill park to the south. The green space would support activities of the art center and library. Vehicle access is proposed off 70th Street with the existing access off York Avenue closing. The front of the building would face the green space to the south and York Avenue to the west. Underground parking is proposed along with a surface parking lot along 70th Street. The library space would be roughly 45,000 square feet and the Edina Art Center 19,000 square feet.

Sketch Plan Submittal and Updated Applicant Submittal from City Council meeting on December 5, 2023

This sketch plan will be considered by the Planning Commission on November 15, 2023 and by the City Council on December 5, 2023.

Seven Hills Academy on behalf of the property owner, Hillcrest Development, is requesting consideration of a Sketch Plan proposal to remodel and expand the existing office building at 4600 77th Street into a Kindergarten through 5^th Grade Charter School. The expansion of the building would be for a gymnasium. This site is located within PUD-23, which includes The Fred apartment building (408 units), and the Finch apartments (276 units to be built) and this existing office building. The PUD Plan had contemplated retail uses within the first level of the 4600 building, with the idea that the retail uses would activate the area and woonerf between The Finch apartment and this office/retail building. The PUD-23 Ordinance was specifically written to allow “Retail uses allowed within the PCD-1 Zoning District.”

If a formal application was made, this request would require the following:

1. An Ordinance Amendment to allow schools within this PUD-23 Zoning District.
2. A revised Overall Development Plan for PUD-23.
3. Site Plan and a Setback Variance for the gymnasium from 45 feet to 37 feet.

Sketch Plan Submittal

This sketch plan will be considered by the Planning Commission on November 15, 2023 and by the City Council on November 21, 2023.

LS Black Development is requesting consideration of a Sketch Plan proposal to redevelop 4444 & 4200 76^th Street West. The applicant is proposing to tear down the existing buildings on the sites and build a 6-story 186-unit apartment, and a 4-story 65-unit apartment. The project would be 100% affordable for individuals and families earning 60% AMI or less.

This site is currently zoned PID, Planned Industrial District, and guided OR, Office Residential in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The allowed residential density in this area is up to 75 units per acre. This site is 4 acres in size; therefore, the applicant is proposing a density of 63 units per acre.

Sketch Plan Submittal

This sketch plan will be considered by the Planning Commission on October 11, 2023 and by the City Council on October 17, 2023.