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CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 5542
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www.edinamn.gov
Date:  February  7, 2023 

 Agenda Item #: VIII.D. 
To:
Mayor and City Council
Item Type:
Advisory Communication 
From:
Addison Lewis, Community Development Coordinator


Item Activity:
Subject:Planning Commission Report & Recommendation: Accessory Dwelling Units Action   


 





ACTION REQUESTED:
Direct staff to work with the Planning Commission to draft an ordinance for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). 

INTRODUCTION:
The Planning Commission has approved the attached advisory communication, recommending that the City move forward with the development of an ordinance allowing ADUs.  Initiative #4 on the Planning Commission's 2022 Work Plan is to "Review and recommend ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Unit".  A subcommittee of the Planning Commission met regularly with various City department staff in 2022 to research ADUs and understand how they are regulated in other communities.  That information was presented to the Planning Commission at their Nov. 16 work session, and they approved the advisory communication Jan.11, 2023.  
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Planning Commission Advisory Communication
Staff Report
Affordable Housing Manager Memo
ADU City Adoption Recommendation Presentation, Nov. 16, 2022
Staff Presentation