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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019_4_9_Meeting(1279)Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Heritage Preservation Commission Edina City Hall Tuesday, January 8, 2019 I. Call To Order Chair Birdman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call was Chair Birdman and members, Schilling, Davis, Nymo, Blake, Mondry and student member Venell. Staff Liaison, Emily Bodeker and Preservation Consultant Vogel were also in attendance. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by Nymo seconded by Blake to approve the meeting agenda as presented. All voted aye. The motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Blake seconded by Schilling to approve the minutes from the November 13, 1028 Heritage Preservation Commission as presented. All voted aye. The motion carried. V. Community Comment: None VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Changes to COA Notifications Staff Liaison Bodeker presented the new COA notifications that are being sent to property owners adjacent to properties with a Certificate of Appropriateness application. She showed the Commission what was previously sent to adjacent neighbors, what staff sent with the two COAs on the agenda, and the changes that were made. Commissioner Loving arrived at 7:10. The Commission agreed that they overall liked the changes and liked that the public was more informed on the process and how to provide comments to the Commission. Commissioner Blake asked staff to include information on what a Certificate of Appropriateness is, incase neighbors who get the notice aren’t familiar with the term. B. Certificate of Appropriateness: 4630 Drexel Avenue Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Staff Liaison Bodeker explained that the Certificate of Appropriateness request for 4630 was for changes to the street facing facades of the 1924 Mediterranean style home. Staff went through the addition off of the west side of the home. She explained the project also included an addition on the second floor that would require a variance to the side yard setback due to the non- conforming setback. She reminded the Commission that this project was presented to them as a sketch plan and went through the changes the applicant made for the formal COA application. Consultant Vogel reviewed the plans and had a positive evaluation of the COA. Staff agreed with Consultant Vogel and recommended approval of the COA. Motion made by Davis seconded by Blake to approve the COA at 4630 Drexel Ave. as submitted, all voted aye. The motion carried. C. Certificate of Appropriateness: 4900 Arden Avenue Staff Liaison Bodeker explained that the Certificate of Appropriateness request for 4900 was for changes to street facing facades of the 1926 Italian Renaissance Revival home. Staff explained that the proposed addition includes replacing the existing detached street facing garage to an attached non-street facing garage with an addition, removal of an old addition on posts and replace it with an addition of similar style, and replace a wooden deck with a patio. Consultant Vogel reviewed the plans and had a positive evaluation of the COA. Staff agreed with Consultant Vogel and recommended approval of the COA. Motion made by Nymo seconded by Schilling to approve the COA at 4900 Arden Ave as submitted, all voted aye. The motion carried. D. Archeological Survey-RFQ Responses Staff sent out an RFQ for the CLG Archaeology grant that was awarded in 2018. Staff received three responses from Nienow Cultural Consultants, LLC, Upper Midwest Archaeology, and Sigrid Arnott Consulting. Motion made by Blake seconded by Nymo to work with Jeremy Nienow, Nienow Cultural Consultants LLC on the CLG Archaeology grant. The Commission and Preservation Staff felt his qualifications and experience best match the project’s needs. VII. Chair And Member Comments Commissioner Schilling reported that she visited the Richfield Historical Society to search for more information on the Thorpe family. She shared that she looked at Robert Thorpe’s obituary and that there were also Thorpe homes in Richfield. She noted she will continue her search for more information. VIII. Staff Comments: None Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: IX. Adjournment Motion made by Davis to adjourn the January 8, 2019 meeting at 8:15 p.m. Motion seconded by Schilling. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Emily BodekerEmily BodekerEmily BodekerEmily Bodeker Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Heritage Preservation Commission Edina City Hall Tuesday, February 12, 2019 I. Call To Order Commissioner Nymo acting as the chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call was acting Chair Nymo and members, Schilling, Davis, Aderhold and Student Member Venell. Staff Liaison, Emily Bodeker was also in attendance. There was not a quorum at the meeting, no formal action was taken. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda No Quorum IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes No Quorum V. Better Together-MJ Lamon MJ Lamon, Community Engagement Coordinator rescheduled to the March HPC meeting. VI. Community Comment: None VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Archeology Project Presentation Archeology Consultant Jeremy Nienow rescheduled to the March HPC Meeting B. Country Club Resurvey Commissioner Schilling provided information she found researching the Thorpe Brothers. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: C. Preservation Month The Commission discussed Preservation Month ideas and past Preservation Award winners. Staff informed the Commission members that she would work with the Communications Department on informing the public of the due date. D. Comprehensive Plan Chapter Liaison Bodeker showed the Commission members in attendance the latest version of the Comprehensive Plan Chapter. The Commissioners provided feedback. Bodeker informed those in attendance of the Comprehensive Plan Open House on March 11th at 6:30 at the Public Works Facility. VIII. Chair And Member Comments: None. IX. Staff Comments: None. X. Adjournment The meeting ended at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Emily Emily Emily Emily BodekerBodekerBodekerBodeker Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Heritage Preservation Commission Edina City Hall Tuesday, March 12, 2019 The Preservation Commission went down to the Park and Recreation Commission to hear MJ Lamon, Community Engagement Coordinator speak about the City’s new public engagement tool, Better Together. I. Call To Order Chair Birdman called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call was Chair Birdman and members, Lonnquist, Aderhold, Schilling, Davis, Widmoyer, Nymo, Mondry and student members Venell and Maheshwari. Staff Liaison, Emily Bodeker and Preservation Consultant Vogel were also in attendance. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by Schilling seconded by Nymo to approve the meeting agenda as amended. All voted aye. The motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Liaison Bodeker told the Commission that the minutes from January and the meeting notes from February would be on the April agenda. V. Special Recognitions and Presentations A. Better Together Edina-The Commission attended the presentation prior to the start of the meeting. VI. Community Comment: None VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Archeology Project-Jeremy Nienow Archeology consultant, Jeremy Nienow presented to the Commission and informed them on what he hopes the Commission accomplishes with the project, what information he knows so far, and where the project is headed. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: B. Preservation Month Liaison Bodeker informed the Commission that nominations for the Preservation Award are due on April 3,2019. The award recipient will be decided on at the April 9, 2019 HPC meeting. Staff indicated they will continue to work with Jeremy Nienow and the Edina Historical Society on a potential artifact event during Preservation Month. C. Country Club Resurvey Commissioners working on the Country Club Resurvey research did not have an update since the February meeting. Commissioner Schilling mentioned she will bring research she found for the February HPC meeting to the April meeting. D. Elect Chair and Vice Chair Commissioner Davis nominated Michael Birdman for Chair and Sarah Nymo for Vice Chair, seconded by Schilling. Motion carried. E. HRRC, Arts and Culture & HPC Work Plan Item Liaison Bodeker asked the Commission for two volunteers for the joint work plan item with the HRRC and Arts and Culture Commissions. Commissioner Schilling and Commissioner Aderhold volunteered. VIII. Chair and Member Comments Commissioner Nymo shared information about the Doors Open Minneapolis event May 18-19th. Chair Birdman and Liaison Bodeker shared that the City and the Heritage Preservation Commission being sued by a resident. Both noted that if Commissioners are contacted with questions, they can direct them to Bodeker. IX. Staff Comments: None X. Adjournment Motion made by Davis to adjourn the March 12, 2019 meeting at 8:45 p.m. Motion seconded by Nymo. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Emily BodekerEmily BodekerEmily BodekerEmily Bodeker 1 Emily Bodeker From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Sunday, March 31, 2019 9:31 PM To:Emily Bodeker Subject:Online Form Submittal: Heritage Award Nomination Heritage Award Nomination Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Heritage Award.The Heritage Award is given to a local business, person or neighborhood for their commitment to preserving, rehabilitating or restoring a historical place in Edina. The Edina Heritage Award is given to an individual, family, company or organization that has contributed to the historic fabric of the community and made an outstanding contribution to the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and use of Edina’s heritage resource. The heritage resource must be located in the City of Edina. The deadline to submit a nomination is 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3. Nominations can also be mailed to the Edina Heritage Award, Edina City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, MN 55424. Submitter First Name Jane Submitter Last Name Lonnquist Preferred Phone Number Preferred Email Name of Property 44th and France Commercial District/Small Area Plan Volunteers Owner of Property Julie Schmidt, Morningside community volunteer Email Address Address of Property multiple -- see https://www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5970/View- the-44th--France-plan-adopted-April-3-2018-PDF City Edina State MN Zip Code 55424 Fax Number 2 Reason: What was done to preserve and/or restore the historic integrity of the nominated property? Thanks to tremendous volunteer efforts and citizen engagement, the Small Area Plan created to guide the future development of Edina’s 44th and France commercial node explicitly commits to preserve “the village-like character of the area.” The plan highlights “three properties on the Edina side of France Avenue that are determined to be eligible for City of Edina Heritage Landmark designation” as central to the area’s character. These three properties “are identified for protection in this Small Area Plan, prominently contribute to the historic character and authenticity of the Edina side of France Avenue.” 1. 4388 France Avenue South, formerly Odd Fellows Hall, constructed 1908 2. 4400-4412 France Avenue South, formerly Griffen Drug Store, constructed 1920 3. 3910 Sunnyside Road, Convention Grill, constructed 1934. By highlighting the history of these properties, the Small Area Plan advanced the community’s awareness and appreciation of these buildings and their rich community history. We nominate twelve individuals who volunteered significant time ensuring a thorough process that considered all voices and an outcome that was a true compromise of interests. Specifically, these Small Area Planning Team Work Group Members represented their fellow Morningside residents: Katie Ayotte, Harvey Ronald Berg, Lisa Fagan, Eric Olson, Mike Platteter, and Rebecca Sorensen. The Work Group Co-Chairs and Planning Commissioners, Jimmy Bennett and Sheila Berube, led the process with integrity, providing multiple opportunities for community input and opposing a last-minute effort during the final Planning Commission vote to increase the height restrictions recommended in the Small Area Plan. Finally, four community volunteers spent considerable time ensuring that residents in Morningside, White Oaks, Country Club, and elsewhere were kept informed of the plan’s development and encouraged to provide their input in writing or in person: Sara Lathrop, Mark Ehling, Mark Schmidt, Julie Schmidt. Collectively, these volunteers are responsible for a plan that allows significant development of one Edina’s earliest commercial hubs, while also laying clear guidance for future preservation efforts. Image Upload Historic Character Preservation in 44th-France SAP.docx Image Upload Heritage Landmark Eligible Buildings 44th-France.pdf Image Upload Field not completed. Professionals (if any) involved in the project; please provide contact information for any Small Area Planning Team Work Group Members Jimmy Bennett Sheila Berube Katie Ayotte Harvey Ronald Berg Lisa Fagan Eric Olson Mike Platteter Rebecca Sorensen 3 realtors, architects, builders, designers, or other professionals. Community Input Volunteers Sara Lathrop Mark Ehling Mark Schmidt Julie Schmidt Data Advisory I understand that some of the information provided in this form will be public data. Public data is available to anyone who makes a request for such information. Acknowledgment I understand the public data advisory Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Historic Character Preservation in 44th & France Small Area Plan Excerpts from Small Area Plan for the City of Edina’s 44th & France Neighborhood Node, April 3, 2018 https://www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5970/View-the-44th--France-plan-adopted- April-3-2018-PDF In addition to its walkability, its streetcar-orientation, and its village-like character, the area’s convenient shopping opportunities and mix of goods and services are important characteristics of the 44th/France commercial node that this small area plan intends to preserve and enhance; even in the face of inevitable change. … The purpose of the 44th/France Small Area Plan is to provide the City of Edina (its policy makers, staff, and citizens) a tool for making decisions that will protect, maintain, and enhance those character-defining features that have contributed to the success and desirability of the commercial node, while, at the same time, permitting the market to take advantage of opportunities to redevelop existing uses and develop new uses. … There are three properties on the Edina side of France Avenue that are determined to be eligible for City of Edina Heritage Landmark designation. The three properties are Odd Fellows Hall (originally constructed in 1908), the original Griffen Drug Store (current home to Bruegger's Bagels, constructed in 1920), and Convention Grill (constructed in 1934). These buildings, which are identified for protection in this Small Area Plan, prominently contribute to the historic character and authenticity of the Edina side of France Avenue. Heritage Landmark Eligible Buildings – 44th and France in Edina Excerpts from Small Area Plan for the City of Edina’s 44th & France Neighborhood Node, April 3, 2018 https://www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5970/View-the-44th--France-plan-adopted-April-3-2018-PDF There are three properties in the study area that are determined to be eligible for City of Edina Heritage Landmark designation'. As of today, the owners of these properties have not pursued this designation. It should be noted that many of Edina's other designated historic sites and districts are located within a couple blocks of the study area. It is the intent of this plan to recognize and preserve the unique history and culture of the study The three properties are: •Odd Fellows Hall, 4388 France Avenue South — Constructed 1900-1950, listed 1980 Odd Fellows Hall In 1918, Golden Link Lodge No. 167 constructed a two-story brick building at the corner of France Avenue South and West 44th Street to serve as a fraternal meeting hall. The retail spaces on the ground floor were originally occupied by a restaurant and a dry goods store. The Odd Fellows Hall quickly became a social center for the Morningside Road community. As the dominant commercial structure in Morningside, the Odd Fellows Hall has long been a landmark in that community. There are few pretentions to architectural style in this utilitarian building. Its principal section is the two-story rectangle topped with a low hipped roof. The one-story wing attached to the north side of the building has a flat roof. It should be noted that eligibility for landmark designation places no restriction on the property owner, but would put some limits on the government's ability to do projects that impact the properties. Because it has been, from the time of its completion to the present day, an integral part of the commercial, social, educational, civic, and religious life of Morningside, the Odd Fellows Hall deserves designation as one of the city's significant sites. • Commercial Business, 4400-4412 France Avenue South — listed 2012 Commercial Building Built in 1920, this two-story, broad-front commercial building was designed especially for the corner location, with a canted main entrance at France Avenue and Sunnyside Road. Originally the home of the historic Griffen Drug Store, the ground floor level is now divided into several storefronts (the property encompasses the storefronts at 4406 and 4408 France Avenue and 3900 Sunnyside Road) and the upper level contains apartments. This was a very popular design for streetcar- related commercial development throughout the Twin Cities. The building is currently occupied by Bruegger's Bagel Bakery, Caribou Coffee, and other establishments. Overall historic integrity is very good, and the building represents an outstanding, well preserved example of early 20th century commercial architecture. At a neighborhood level, the property is also significant for its association with commercial development in the Westgate District. • Convention Grill, 3910 Sunnyside Road — listed 2012 area. Convention Grill A recipient of the Edina Heritage Award in 2012, the Convention Grill is an Edina business that has been serving the community since 1934. Located a block off the streetcar line and across the street from the Westgate Theater, in its early days the Convention Grill was a favorite destination for both Morningside Road and Edina residents. Thought of as "an historic institution" and a "landmark institution" for many years, Convention Grill is unique in Edina for its Art Moderne exterior architecture (including use of neon lighting) and its interior decor and atmosphere (with the jukebox, lunch counter, and original booths); not to mention their iconic burgers, shakes and fries. Dining establishments are notoriously short lived — new names, new locations, new owners, new menus, new clientele. The Convention Grill defies this "convention" by giving its patrons of a sense of yesterday — not just the exterior, but also an interior public space that has fulfilled the function of neighborhood gathering place for more than 75 years. 1 Emily Bodeker From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Wednesday, April 3, 2019 4:01 PM To:Emily Bodeker Subject:Online Form Submittal: Heritage Award Nomination Heritage Award Nomination Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Heritage Award.The Heritage Award is given to a local business, person or neighborhood for their commitment to preserving, rehabilitating or restoring a historical place in Edina. The Edina Heritage Award is given to an individual, family, company or organization that has contributed to the historic fabric of the community and made an outstanding contribution to the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and use of Edina’s heritage resource. The heritage resource must be located in the City of Edina. The deadline to submit a nomination is 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3. Nominations can also be mailed to the Edina Heritage Award, Edina City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, MN 55424. Submitter First Name Jane Submitter Last Name Lonnquist Preferred Phone Number Preferred Email (Section Break) Name of Property Browndale Farmhouse Site, Julie and Doug Baker Residence Owner of Property Julie and Doug Baker Email Address Address of Property 4610 Browndale Avenue City Edina State MN Zip Code 55424 Fax Number Reason: What was done to preserve and/or restore The homeowners did extensive renovation work of this historic home, taking great care to honor its historic features and 2 the historic integrity of the nominated property? carefully match them as they expanded certain elements. As a result of their efforts and investments, this 1932 English Tudor Revival home blends modern conveniences with classic craftsmanship. The home was built on the original site of the farmhouse of Henry F. Brown, the Minneapolis lumberman who purchased Edina Mill and established a large farm, famous for its Scotch-bred short-horned cattle. In 1922 Samuel Thorpe purchased the Browndale Farm, as well as the Craik Farm and a portion of the Baird Homestead to develop the Country Club District. Browndale Avenue is named after this farm and follows an early farm road that had many large trees planted along its sides. Image Upload Baker North Facade.pdf Image Upload Baker West Facade.pdf Image Upload Baker South Facade.pdf Professionals (if any) involved in the project; please provide contact information for any realtors, architects, builders, designers, or other professionals. Jean Rehkamp Larson, REHKAMP LARSON ARCHITECTS jean@rehkamplarson.com, office: 612-285-7275 direct: 612- 261-2592 Ms. Rehkamp led the Historic Neighborhood Walking Tours which ran in the Country Club District from 2015 through 2017 to promote and celebrate the neighborhood’s great architecture and history. Ms. Rehkamp’s descriptions of this property in 2015 to the property owners, who already lived in the neighborhood and were part of her tour group, played a role in both their future purchase of the home and their selection of Rehkamp Larson to design their renovations. The walking tour committee also discovered the following about this 2015 featured home: Construction for this home began in 1930, but was delayed by the Great Depression, and wasn't completed until 1932. The first family to live in this home, the Potters, had 10 children. Only 6 families have lived in the home to date. The home was positioned to avoid flooding and favorably capture sunlight. The home was used as an early gathering place for the community. St. Stephen's Church was started in the basement, and even served their first pancake breakfast there. A masonry expert working on the home in 2015 contributed the following: The brick on this house was made during the ‘20s thru ‘40s and is called Rose Bouquet Raindrop embossed. It’s a five-color blend and was “coal” burned. The stone on the house is locally quarried Mankato Kasota limestone. Data Advisory I understand that some of the information provided in this form will be public data. Public data is available to anyone who makes a request for such information. 3 Acknowledgment I understand the public data advisory Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. North façade The new side entry and garage addition on the north side of the house reoriented the garage access to the side rather than front façade, in keeping with the original goals of this historic neighborhood. The volume of the 3 car garage is minimized by extending a low hip roof off the gable. This low hip also maintains the view to the dramatic round top window on the existing main gable. The brick and stone was meticulously detailed to match the original front façade. Browndale Farmhouse Site 4610 Browndale Avenue South façade The addition to the south end of the home respectfully leaves the main gable and bay window unaltered. The new two story addition sensitively extends the existing roof line, adding no more than was needed. Existing round top inswing casement windows were restored and reused with additional units made to match. The half timbering that animates the front façade was carefully replicated on the new addition. Browndale Farmhouse Site 4610 Browndale Avenue West façade The west façade that faces the creek was architecturally neglected. The new addition to this façade now has character consistent with the extensively detailed historic front façade. Browndale Farmhouse Site 4610 Browndale Avenue