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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-09 HPC MinutesAGENDA EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING EDINA CITY HALL, 4801 W. 50TH STREET TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2015, 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER I1. ROLL CALL 111. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: April 14, 2015 V. COMMUNITY COMMENT During "Community Comment" the Heritage Preservation Board will invite residents to share new issues or concerns that haven't been considered in the past 30 days by the Board or which aren't slated for future consideration. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board to respond to their comments. Instead, the Board might refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. VI. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. H-15-7 4513 Arden Avenue - New Detached Garage VII. OTHER BUSINESS VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS XIII. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS XIV. STAFF COMMENTS XV. NEXT MEETING DATE: July 14, 2015 XVI. ADJOURNMENT The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large -print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861, 72 hours in advance of the meeting. MINUTES Regular Meeting of the Edina Heritage Preservation Board Edina City Hall — Community Room Tuesday, June 9, 2015 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Answering roll call was Chair Weber and Members, Moore, McLellan, Sussman, Christiaansen, O'Brien, Kelly, Pearson and Student Members Otness and Druckman. Absent was Member Birdman. Staff present was Senior Planner, Joyce Repya. III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Planner Repya asked to add the Oskam House, 6901 Dakota Trail - Proposed Edina Heritage Landmark Designation to Other Business. Member Kelly moved to approve the meeting agenda with the addition to Other Business requested by Planner Repya. Member Moore seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried. IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES April 14, 2015 Member Moore moved approval of the minutes from the April 14`h meeting. Member Sussman seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT - None VI. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. H-15-7 4513 Arden Avenue - New Detached Garage Planner Repya explained that the subject property is located on the east side of the 4500 block of Arden Avenue. The existing home, a Colonial Revival style constructed in 1925, currently has a 2 -car, 364.6 square foot, detached garage (constructed in 1954) located on the north side of the rear yard, 29.5 feet from the rear/east property line. The Certificate of Appropriateness request entails demolition of the existing detached garage and construction of a new, larger detached garage that is proposed to be moved further back on the lot. Allowing for an addition to the rear of the home, the proposed garage will maintain a setback of three feet from the north (side) and east (rear) lot lines. Ms. Repya pointed out that the proposed 484 square foot, 2 -car detached garage measures 22' x 22' feet in area. A service door is provided on the south elevation. Access to the garage will be obtained on the east elevation from the existing driveway on the north side of the home. The design of the structure is proposed to compliment the Colonial Revival style of the home Edina Heritage Preservation Board Minutes June 9, 2015 with cedar shake siding, and asphalt shingles to match the house. The structure is shown to be set into the terrain of the rear yard due to an approximate 2 foot difference in grade; providing a building height of 14' 1 1" at the rear and 16' 9" at the front elevation; less than the average heights neighboring detached garages. The garage plans also provide for attention to detail with either windows or doors on all four elevations as recommended in the guidelines for new detached garages. Plans for an addition to the rear of the home have been provided for the Board's information. The addition includes an expanded footprint of the home from 952 square feet to 1,616 square feet in area - when added to the new larger garage will maximize the total lot coverage allowed for the lot. The proposed addition, which is not subject to the COA application, will not alter the street facing facade of the home, and has been designed to provide a compatible use of the home while at the same time maintain the home's overall historic character. Ms. Repya concluded that Staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness request. Findings supporting the recommendation include: • The plans provided with subject request clearly illustrate the scale and scope of the proposed projects. • The proposed detached garage will complement the architectural style of the home and not be detrimental to the adjacent historic structures. • The information provided supporting the subject Certificate of Appropriateness meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the Country Club District Plan of Treatment. Conditions for approval: • The plans presented and • Placement of a year built plaque on the exterior of the new detached garage. Applicant Representative: Brandon Merrill, M/A/Peterson Design/Build Mr. Merrill explained that construction of the proposed garage further back on the lot was precipitated by the homeowner's desire to add a first floor master suite to the rear of the home, allowing them to age in place. The garage and addition were designed to complement the Colonial Revival style of the home. Board Member Questions/ Comments: Member Christiaansen asked for clarification on building materials which Mr. Merrill provided. She also noted that due to the difference in grade on the north side of the proposed garage it would appear that a retaining wall would be required. Mr. Merrill confirmed that a small retaining wall will be installed on the north side of the garage. Edina Heritage Preservation Board Minutes June 9, 2015 Member Kelly stated that she visited the site and finds that the proposed new detached garage will be a big improvement for the property; adding that locating the new garage in the northeast corner of the lot will make it less visible from the street. Member Sussman commented that he was pleased with the proposal - noting that the applicant did an exemplary job clarifying the existing conditions of the home as well as the changes proposed. He added that the plans depict a project that will blend in well with the 1925 home; and he suggested that the submittal be used as an example for future COA application applications. A brief discussion ensued amongst the board after which Member Christiaansen moved approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness for a new detached garage subject to the plans presented and a year built plaque installed on the exterior of the structure. Member Kelly seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried. VII. OTHER BUSINESS A. Oskam House, 6901 Dakota Trail - Proposed Edina Heritage Landmark Nomination Planner Repya reported that she received a letter from Michael Koop from the Minnesota Historic Preservation Office providing his comments regarding the pending heritage landmark designation of the Oskam House. In his letter, Mr. Koop stated that the Oskam House is an ideal candidate for local designation. He added that the nomination form makes specific reference to the interior features and open floor plan which is appropriate given that interior spaces are an integral component of the architects' design philosophy. As such, although the plan of treatment makes no mention of the home's interior, he believed it would be appropriate to specifically call out and designate the interior of the house, given its importance and integrity. The board discussed the ramifications of imposing restrictions on the home's interior in addition to the exterior. Planner Repya reminded the board that the plan of treatment for a landmark property is crafted in collaboration with the property owner to ensure that the aspects of the property that are important to them are addressed. If Mrs. Oskam requests that the interior be included in the plan of treatment, those changes can be made. Ms. Repya pointed out that she has forwarded Mr. Koop's comments to Mrs. Oskam to determine her interest in identifying the interior of the home in the plan of treatment, but has yet to hear from her. Once we hear back from Mrs. Oskam, if she desires adding language to address preservation of home's interior, Consultant Vogel will provide an amended proposal Edina Heritage Preservation Board Minutes June 9, 2015 including attention to interior spaces for her to approve. Ms. Repya promised to keep the board advised. No formal action was taken. VIII. CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS - None IX. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Member Christiaansen reported that since the last HPB meeting Savory's Gardens was presented the 2015 Edina Heritage Award at the May 5th City Council meeting and Mrs. Savory could not have been more honored. Member Sussman announced that he attended the I st annual Country Club Neighborhood Walking Tour and found that the committee did an excellent job of providing an opportunity to share the history of the historic district by touring the exterior of homes on Moorland and Browndale Avenues. He added that the event not only advocated for historic preservation, but also educated the attendees on the importance of embracing the historic district. He encouraged the board to attend the 2nd annual tour next year. Mr. Sussman also attended the Veteran's Memorial dedication ceremony on Memorial Day. He noted that the memorial located in Utley Park at 50" & Wooddale in the heart of what we know as Historic Edina was very welydone. While. itv'viuca a : Veterans, the memorial is also a wonderful example of follow-thru by a concerned community group. X. STAFF COMMENTS - None XI. NEXT MEETING DATE July 14, 2015 XII. ADJOURNMENT Member O'Brien moved for adjournment at 7:35 p.m. Member Moore seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Joyce Repya 4 C