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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-08 HPC MinutesAGENDA EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING EDINA CITY HALL, 4801 W. 50TH STREET TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015, 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: August 11, 2015 V. COMMUNITY COMMENT Board will invite residents to share new issues or concerns that During "Community Comment' the Heritage Preservation 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: • H -15-10 4600 Drexel Avenue - Changes to Street Facing Facade (Bridge Street) B. Moore House - 6909 Hillcrest Lane - Nomination Study & Plan of Treatment C. Proposed 2016 Work Plan D. Plan for October 13th Televised Meeting VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS XIII. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS XIV. STAFF COMMENTS XV. NEXT MEETING DATE: October 13, 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, September 8, 2015 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Answering roll call was Vice Chair Christiaansen and Members, Moore, McLellan, Sussman, O'Brien, Birdman, Kelly, and Student Members Otness and Pruezer. Absent was Chair Weber. Also present were Senior Planner, Joyce Repya, and Preservation Consultant Robert Vogel. III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Member O'Brien moved to approve the meeting agenda. Member Birdman seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried. IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES August I I, 2015 Member O'Brien moved approval of the minutes from the August I I`h meeting. Member McLellan seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried. V. COMMUNITY COMMENT - None VI. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS A. Certificates of Appropriateness: 1. H-15-10 4600 Drexel Avenue - Changes to a street facing facade Planner Repya explained that the subject property is located on the southwest corner of Drexel Avenue and Bridge Street. The home, a Colonial Revival style constructed in 1931, has an attached 2 -car garage with living space above accessed from Bridge Street on the north side of the property. The proposed plans for the home include constructing a single story shed roofed addition to the west side of the garage measuring 12' x 20.4', adding a total of 245 square feet to the footprint of the home. The homeowner has indicated that the addition will increase the size of the garage to better accommodate two vehicles, as well as provide space for a mudroom entry to the home. Furthermore, the materials will match those of the existing home. Ms. Repya pointed out that the plans submitted with the COA request describe a project that is consistent with the requirements of the district's plan of treatment. The new construction is planned to be compatible in materials, size, and scale with the rest of the house and will not require demolition or alteration of any significant historic character defining architectural features. Furthermore, the addition will have no impact on the historic character of the primary elevation nor will it have an adverse impact on the character of adjacent historic homes or surrounding neighborhood. Ms. Repya concluded by recommending approval of COA application subject to the plans presented Applicant Present: Brett Edelson, 4600 Drexel Avenue Mr. Edelson commented that Planner Repya provided a complete explanation of the COA request. He also commented that he has lived in the Country Club District for several years, but had been unaware of the COA process. However, he added that he takes pride in his Country Club District home, and appreciated the opportunity to bring his proposal before the HPB for approval. Board Member Comments: Member Kelly stated that she is familiar with the property and believes that the proposed addition will enhance the property. She added that the hip roof proposed will improve the rooflines and be more in keeping with the traditional style of the home. Member Christiaansen questioned replacing the two separate garage doors with one double wide door - wondering if the scale of the larger door would be consistent with the street facades in the district. Mr. Edelson explained that the existing post between the two single doors has been a problem when entering the garage. The double door proposed, when closed has the look of two single doors, however will alleviate the need for the problematic post. Following a brief discussion, Member McLellan moved approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness request for changes to the street facing fagade subject to the plans presented. Member O'Brien seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried. B. Moore House, 6909 Hillcrest Lane - Nomination Study/Plan of Treatment Planner Repya explained that the subject property is located on the east side of the 6900 block of Hillcrest Lane. The existing home, a Ranch style constructed in 1955-56, has a 2 -car attached garage on the north side of the front of the home. Built for owner, Sara Moore, aunt of current owner, Robert Moore, this Ranch style home was designed by architect, Roy N. Thorshov of the Minneapolis firm Thorshov & Cerny. One of the early homes built in the Southdale First Addition, Ms. Moore purchased the property from Thorpe Bros. Realty, who also developed Edina's historic Country Club neighborhood where Sara lived growing up with her parents Ben and Susan Moore. There have been no additions to the homes since it was constructed. Ms. Repya pointed out that the Moore House was added to the list of Edina properties eligible for Edina Heritage Landmark designation in 2014 for the following reasons: I. For its association with important events that reflect significant broad patterns in local history. - Criterion A, Edina City Code 36-714.(1), a; and 2. For its embodiment of the distinctive characteristics of an architectural style, design, period, type or method of construction, or that possesses high artistic value, or that represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. - Criterion C, 36-714. (1), c. The board had received copies of the nomination study prepared by Preservation Consultant, Robert Vogel, as well as the plan of treatment for the property crafted with the cooperation of property owner Robert Moore. 2 Ms. Repya concluded that staff recommends the board accept the nomination study and plan of treatment for the Moore House; and convey to the City Council their recommendation that the Edina Heritage Landmark District overlay designation be added to the property. Board members shared their delight with the proposed landmark designation for the Moore House - pointing out that the Robert Moore's documentation of the home's construction was most impressive. Responding to a question regarding the plan of treatment including landscaping elements, Consultant Vogel pointed out that for Ranch style homes built in the post-war era, emphasis on the empty spaces around the house was an important element for the overall design of the home. Following a brief discussion, Member Birdman moved to accept the nomination study and plan of treatment; and recommend that the City Council convey the Edina Heritage Landmark District overlay zoning designation to the Moore House, 6909 Hillcrest Lane. Member McLellan seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried. Planner Repya advised the board that the next steps will include sending the nomination study and plan of treatment to the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office for a 60 day comment period; then to schedule a review/recommendation from the Planning Commission later this fall. Lastly, a public hearing with the City Council will be held to convey the Edina Heritage Landmark overlay zoning designation to the property toward the end of the year. C. Proposed 2016 Work Plan - due September 29" Planner Repya provided the board with copies of the HPB's proposed 2016 work plan that had been discussed at the August I I th meeting - pointing out that the draft work plans must be submitted to the City Council by September 29`h for their consideration at a work session with board and commission chairmen on October 6`h. Ms. Repya explained that this would be the last opportunity for the board to provide input on the proposed draft prior to being submitted. The board briefly discussed the draft work plan, agreeing that the proposed work clearly lays out the work identified for the HPB in the Heritage Preservation element of the Comprehensive Plan. They also agreed that moving into 2017, they will need to work on the update to the Comprehensive Plan as well as re-evaluate the Country Club District survey that was last undertaken in 2008, and due every 10 years. No formal action was taken. D. Plan for October 13`h Televised HPB Meeting Planner Repya reminded the board that the October 13`h meeting will be the annual televised meeting, which provides an excellent opportunity for the board to educate the public on the importance of heritage preservation to the community. Ms. Repya pointed out that there will probably be at least one Certificate of Appropriateness application to consider. Board members discussed how the televised meeting provides a good opportunity to convey the past work of the board, as well as the goals and objectives identified for the coming year. No formal action was taken. 3 VII. CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS -None VIII. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Vice Chair Christiaansen pointed out that new student member Payton Puerzer was attending her first meeting, and she wanted to take the opportunity to welcome her to the board and thank her for her willingness to serve. The HPB shared Ms. Christiaansen's sentiments, and encouraged Ms. Puerzer to take an active role in the work of the HPB, adding that they have found the students' perspectives to be very beneficial. Member Moore reminded the board that the Edina Historical Society's Annual Historic House Tour will take place this coming Sunday, September 13, 2015 and will include three homes designed by renowned architect, John Howe (a draftsman under Frank Lloyd Wright). Two of the homes are in Edina and a third is located in Bloomington. Tickets for the tour are available on line and will cost $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the event. memoer Sussman reported that he will be attending the annual State Historic Preservation Conference in Little Falls on September 17 & 18, 2015, and will provide the board with a report on the conference at the October meeting. He pointed out that he has attended the annual conference in the past and has found them to be very interesting; and he encouraged his fellow board members to consider attending future conferences. Planner Repya pointed out that it is a requirement for all Certified Local Government (CLG) cities to send at least one representative to the State's annual conference, and she thanked Mr. Sussman for representing Edina. Member Kelly explained that she noticed a Midcentury home on Kellogg Place (address unknown) that appears to be a perfect specimen of post-war construction, and wondered if it might be worth consideration for potential EHL designation. Planner Repya recalled that several years ago there was a home on Kellogg Place that was highlighted in the Star Tribune as being a well preserved example of Midcentury architecture. At that time, the HPB was looking for candidates for the Heritage Award, so a member reached out to the architect on the project, but apparently, nothing materialized. Ms. Repya agreed to look into the Kellogg Place property further and report back. IX. STAFF COMMENTS Planner Repya reported that the city is initiating a new agenda and meeting packet program entitled "Novus Agenda" to facilitate a consistent way for board and commission liaisons to provide materials to their board members and the public. She pointed out that currently, staff is learning the ins -and -outs of the system, and is hopeful to have it operational for the October/November meetings. She added that the ultimate goal is for the agendas and minutes 4 I to have consistent formats in keeping with what has been established for the City Council; and for the board members to receive their meeting packets electronically. Ms. Repya concluded that the board will receive more information/training within the next few months regarding how they can take advantage of the new and improved system. XI. NEXT MEETING DATE October 13, 2015 XII. ADJOURNMENT 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joyoe.,RePycE/ •