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Council approves comprehensive‑plan change and rezoning at 5516 Vernon Avenue over neighborhood objections
Summary
The City Council approved a comprehensive‑plan amendment, rezoning and site plan for a proposal to demolish one house and build four townhomes at 5516 Vernon Avenue. The decision followed substantial neighborhood opposition and a divided Planning Commission; supporters argued the site fits corridor goals and increases housing choice.
The Edina City Council on July 15 approved a comprehensive‑plan amendment, rezoning and site plan to permit construction of four townhomes at 5516 Vernon Avenue, a site currently designated for low‑density single‑family housing. Why it matters: The decision requires a four‑vote threshold for the comprehensive‑plan amendment and drew substantial public comment both for and against. Supporters said the site — on a county minor arterial with a mix of housing types…
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