Highlands Elementary School Parking Expansion
Summary
Edina Public Schools wants to add 54 parking spaces at Highlands Elementary to keep overflow parking out of nearby neighborhoods when the school lot fills up. The plan went before the Planning Commission at a public hearing before any City Council decision.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Mar 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown — tied to the school's operations under the permit.
School visitors and staff get more parking, and neighbors get less spillover parking on their streets.
Nearby residents may have concerns about traffic and parking once the hearing resumes.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Mar 3, 2026
The public hearing on the Highlands Elementary CUP at 5505 Doncaster Way was continued to April 7, giving neighbors more time before testimony resumes and a decision is made.
Planning Commission - Feb 25, 2026
Edina Public Schools wants to add 54 parking spaces at Highlands Elementary to keep overflow parking out of nearby neighborhoods when the school lot fills up. The plan went before the Planning Commission at a public hearing before any City Council decision.
Related development
Highlands Elementary School Conditional Use Permit
The school's proposed additional parking won't be decided until April, so neighbors get more time to weigh in.
Highlands Elementary School Parking Lot Expansion
More on-site parking should mean fewer cars spilling into the surrounding residential streets during busy school events.
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