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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-14-17 Meeting PacketDraft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Heritage Preservation Board January 10, 2017 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Heritage Preservation Board Edina City Hall Community Room January 10, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair Birdman called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Chair Birdman and members Moore, Sussman, McLellan, Kelly, Moore, and student members Puerzer and Nemerov. Absent were members Christiaansen, Pearson and Loving. Staff present was Liaison, Joyce Repya, Senior Planner. Preservation Consultant Robert Vogel was also present. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by Kelly and seconded by Moore to approve the agenda. All voted aye. The motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Moore and seconded by Nymo to approve the minutes from the November 7, 2016 meeting. All voted aye. The motion carried. V. Community Comment - None VI. Reports/Recommendations A. 2017 Work Plan - Work Flow Evaluation Staff Liaison, Repya provided the board with copies of the City Council approved 2017 Work Plan along with work flow calendars from 2016 and 2017. The purpose of the work flow calendars is to ensure that the initiatives identified in the Work Plan are scheduled for a particular monthly meeting in the upcoming year if need be; ensuring that no initiative falls between the cracks. The work flow calendar also keeps the planning sessions for the Comprehensive Plan and future Work Plans in the schedule to ensure that the identified due dates are met. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Heritage Preservation Board January 10, 2017 The board discussed how the work flow calendar needed to be flexible - allowing for unexpected projects. They also discussed the need to begin focusing on additional properties to add to the “Determined Eligible” list; as well as the idea of partnering with the Edina Historical Society during the City’s Open Streets event in September. VII. Correspondence And Petitions - None VIII. Chair And Member Comments Moore updated the board on the following upcoming Edina Historical Society events: • January 19, 2017 Marty Rudd the first Manager of Southdale Center will share his experiences working in the early days of the iconic shopping center. The event will take place at the Edina Historical Society Museum from 5:30 - 7:30, the event is free, and refreshments will be provided. • February 25, 2017 the new permanent exhibit will open across the hall from the Southdale exhibit. The concept for the new exhibit a will be to provide an in-depth look at different points on Edina’s historical timeline. • The Edina Historical Society was fortunate to be the recipient of a $65,000 legacy grant which will go toward inventorying the collection of about 15,000 artifacts - with the assistance of 2 full time contractors. Moore concluded that the Edina Historical Society is always looking for volunteers, and he encouraged his fellow HPB members to check out becoming a member of the society if they aren’t already. Sussman pointed out that two members, Birdman and Nymo have had perfect attendance for 2016 - applauding them both for that accomplishment. IX. Staff Comments Planner Repya made the following announcements: • March 1st at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers there will be an information meeting to explain the Comprehensive Plan process. Advisory board members are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be filmed for future viewing for those who can’t make it. • The City Council was wondering if the HPB would mind the name being changed from Heritage Preservation Board to Heritage Preservation Commission. A brief discussion ensued with board members commenting that they had no problem with that change if the Council saw fit. Consultant Vogel reported that he recently met with Doug Fuerst, an historian for the Edina Morningside Community Church at 4201 Morningside Road. Mr. Fuerst expressed an interest in Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Heritage Preservation Board January 10, 2017 the potential landmark designation of the church and was inquiring on the designation’s benefits, as well as the process. Mr. Fuerst had pointed out that the church is considering another capital improvement project and believed an understanding of the church’s previous building projects would be helpful in planning for the future. Mr. Vogel explained that although the church is not currently designated a landmark property, it would be within the mission of the HPB (providing guidance with preservation, protection and enhancement) to provide assistance to the church as they plan to tie proposed changes into the existing structure. Board members discussed the idea of providing non-binding, voluntary assistance to the church - it was agreed that being involved in the church’s planning process would benefit not only the church, but the community as well - fitting well within the HPB mission. X. Adjournment - 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted Joyce RepyaJoyce RepyaJoyce RepyaJoyce Repya HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT Originator Joyce Repya Senior Planner Meeting Date March 14, 2017 Agenda # VI. A. H-17-1 APPLICANT: Thomas Roddis LOCATION: 4920 Arden Avenue PROPOSAL: Certificate of Appropriateness for a change to the street facing façade (W. 50th Street) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND: The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Arden Avenue and W. 50th Street. The home, a Colonial Revival style constructed in 1940, has a single story attached 1-car garage accessed from W. 50th Street on the south side of the property. PRIMARY ISSUES: The proposed plans for the home include demolishing the existing single-stall, one-story garage, and replacing it with a two-stall attached garage with living space above on the west side of the home. The proposed changes will increase the size of the garage to better accommodate two vehicles, as well as provide space for a mudroom/powder room on the first floor and a master suite on the second story. Changes also include a narrow, 1.5’ cantilevered bump out on the north side of the home. The materials proposed for the addition include: • Hardi-style lap siding with 5” reveal trim to replace deteriorated/rotted siding and trim • New dormers/windows over the garage consistent with those on the original home • One custom wood garage door • New GAF Timberline roof PRESERVATION CONSULTLANT ROBERT VOGEL’S EVALUATION: Preservation Consultant Robert Vogel evaluated the proposal and observed that the owner proposes to demolish the existing one-car attached garage and replace it with a new, larger two-car attached garage (also front-loading) with living space on the upper floor. The applicant also proposes to replace the existing exterior siding and roofing. COA H-17-1 4920 Arden Ave. 2 The district plan of treatment allows for the replacement of garages but recommends against “front-facing attached garages” for new construction. As a matter of practice, the HPB has approved COAs for replacing front-facing attached garages on historic houses that were originally built with front-loading garages. To meet the applicable standards for rehabilitation, the replacement garages need to be architecturally compatible with the house and the neighborhood; and the new construction must preserve those portions or features which convey the property’s historical and architectural values. In my professional opinion, the plans presented are consistent with the goals of the Country Club District Plan of Treatment and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. The most important original qualities and architectural character of the house will not be destroyed by the removal of the existing one-car garage. The addition of living space above the new garage is also appropriate: based on the plans presented, the new work matches the form and details of the 1940 construction and the addition is compatible with the size, scale, and massing of the house. Most importantly, the new garage addition is subordinate to the house and does not radically alter the scale and character of the property when viewed from the street. I recommend approval of the COA for demolition of the old garage and construction of the new addition. STAFF RECOMMENDATION & FINDINGS: Staff agrees with Consultant Vogel’s evaluation and too recommends approval of the COA request subject to the plans presented. Findings supporting the approval recommendation include: • No important historic architectural features or fabric of the home will be destroyed. • The proposed alterations are compatible with the historic character of the house. • The plans provided with the subject request clearly illustrate the scale and scope of the project. • The information provided supporting the subject Certificate of Appropriateness meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the Country Club District Plan of Treatment. Deadline for City Action: April 10, 2017 190927v1 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EDINA CITY CODE CONCERNING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF EDINA ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 2-81 (a) of the Edina City Code is amended to provide as follows: Regular members. Commission members shall be appointed by majority vote of the Council. Members of Arts and Culture Commission, Edina Community Health Commission, Energy and Environment Commission, Construction Board of Appeals, Heritage Preservation Commission, Human Rights and Relations Commission, Park Commission, Transportation Commission, and Board of Appeal and Equalization are eligible to serve two, three-year terms. Members of the Planning Commission are eligible to serve three, three-year terms. A member in good standing shall serve until a successor has been appointed. SECTION 2. Section 2-83 (b) of the Edina City Code is amended to provide as follows: Chairperson and vice-chairperson. Each board or commission annually shall elect from its members a chairperson and vice-chairperson to serve a term of one year. No person shall serve more than three consecutive one-year terms as chairperson of a particular board or commission. A chairperson elected to fill a vacancy shall be eligible to serve three full terms in addition to the remainder of the vacated term. There are no term limits for the position of vice-chairperson. SECTION 3. Section 2-86 (b)(2) of the Edina City Code is amended to provide as follows: The member, regular or student, fails to attend at least 75 percent of the regular scheduled meetings in any calendar year, not including the joint work sessions with the Council. For a member, regular or student, whose term begins during a calendar year, attendance in that calendar year is measured as at least 75 percent of the scheduled meetings following the beginning of the member's term. SECTION 4. Chapter 2, Division 5 of the Edina City Code is amended to provide as follows: DIVISION 5. HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Sec. 2-184. - Policy and establishment. The Council finds that historically significant buildings, sites, structures, objects and districts represent scarce, nonrenewable heritage resources that are critical assets for community development; that heritage preservation is an important public service and a legitimate responsibility of city government; and that the preservation, protection and Ordinance No. 2017-01 Page 2 190927v1 enhancement of significant heritage resources for the benefit of present and future citizens is a public necessity. Therefore, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 471.193, the Council continues the Heritage Preservation Board as the City's Heritage Preservation Commission. Sec. 2-185. - Purpose. The commission shall assist and advise the Council, manager, and other city commissions on all matters relating to heritage resource preservation, protection and enhancement. The commission shall safeguard the significant heritage resources of the city by identifying significant heritage resources and nominating them for designation by the Council as city heritage landmarks; by developing and maintaining a comprehensive preservation plan; by reviewing applications for city permits in relation to properties designated as city heritage landmarks; and by encouraging the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction of significant heritage resources through public education. Sec. 2-186. - Definitions. Unless otherwise stated, or unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, the words or phrases in the following list of definitions shall, for the purposes of this division, have the meanings indicated: Certificate of appropriateness means a certificate issued by the city planner and attached to a city permit evidencing compliance with the city's comprehensive heritage preservation plan. City planner means city staff member responsible for zoning administration. Comprehensive heritage preservation plan means the official guide plan for implementing the city's heritage resource preservation policies, adopted by the Council, which establishes goals and priorities and integrates heritage preservation with other planning data. Edina Heritage Landmark or city heritage landmark means any heritage resource so designated by the Council that is significant in history, architecture, archeology or culture and therefore worthy of preservation and consideration in city planning. Evaluation means the process of determining whether identified heritage resources meet defined criteria of historical, architectural, archeological or cultural significance. Heritage preservation commission means the heritage preservation advisory commission appointed by the Council. Ordinance No. 2017-01 Page 3 190927v1 Heritage resource means any prehistoric or historic building, site, structure, object or district that has historical, architectural, archeological or cultural value to the citizens of the city, the state or the United States. Preservation means the act or process of applying measures to sustain the existing form, structure, integrity, and material of a heritage resource. Reconstruction means the act or process of reproducing by new construction the exact form and detail of a vanished building, structure or object as it appeared during a specific period of time. Rehabilitation means the act or process of returning a heritage resource to a state of utility through repair or alteration that makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions or features of the property which are significant to its historical, architectural, archeological or cultural values. Restoration means the act or process of accurately recovering the form and details of a heritage resource and its setting as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of removal of later work or by the replacement of missing historic features. Significance means the heritage preservation value of buildings, sites, structures, objects and districts that are linked to important historical events or persons, or that represent notable expressions of architecture or engineering, or that have yielded important information about prehistory or history. Survey means the physical search for and recording of heritage resources that result in an inventory of buildings, sites, structures, objects and districts worthy of consideration in city planning. Sec. 2-187. - Duties and responsibilities. The commission shall: (1) Advise the Council, manager, and other city commissions and provide leadership for implementing the heritage preservation regulations. (2) Develop and maintain a comprehensive plan for heritage resource preservation to ensure that community development policies and decisions respect the city's heritage and promote stewardship of heritage resources. (3) Conduct an ongoing survey of historic buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts and maintain an inventory of the heritage resources in the city. (4) Conduct evaluations to determine the eligibility of heritage resources for designation as city heritage landmarks. (5) Nominate heritage resources for designation as city heritage landmarks by the City Council. Ordinance No. 2017-01 Page 4 190927v1 (6) Review city permit applications in relation to city heritage landmarks and make recommendations to the city planner with respect to issuance of certificates of appropriateness. (7) Review and make recommendations to the planning commission on development projects that affect properties designated heritage landmarks or determined eligible for designation as heritage landmarks. (8) Inform and educate citizens about the city's heritage and the benefits of preservation. (9) Develop regulatory and incentive programs that facilitate heritage preservation. (10) Adopt rules of procedure, subject to Council approval, to guide the commission's deliberations. (11) Prepare an annual report to the Council, describing the commission's accomplishments during the past year and presenting goals and objectives for the coming year. Sec. 2-188. - Membership. (a) Commission membership. The commission shall consist of nine regular and two student members. Members shall have a demonstrated interest, knowledge, ability or expertise in heritage preservation. At least one member shall be a qualified professional historian, architect, architectural historian, archeologist, planner or the owner of a heritage landmark property. (b) City Historical Society membership. A member of the commission shall be a member of the city historical society. (c) County Historical Society membership. A member of the commission shall be a member of the County Historical Society. Sec. 2-189. - Professional staff. The manager shall provide the commission with professional staff with expertise in heritage preservation. SECTION 5. Chapter 2, Division 7 of the Edina City Code is amended to provide as follows: DIVISION 7. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Sec. 2-255. - Establishment. To provide for a City park and open space system and a City recreation program a Parks and Recreation Commission is established. Sec. 2-256. - Duties. Ordinance No. 2017-01 Page 5 190927v1 The Parks and Recreation Commission shall develop and review plans and advise the Council on the acquisition and development of parks and recreation facilities, and plan and make recommendations to the Council concerning park activities and recreation programs. The park commission shall advise the Council on natural resource, wildlife management, and natural area preservation issues. The park commission shall make and furnish studies, reports and recommendations as the Council may request. 2-257. - Membership. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall consist of nine regular and two student members and one commission position that will be an ex officio, non-voting member that is nominated by the Edina School Board and confirmed by the City Council. With the exception of voting, the position will be charged with all the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as the other members of the commission. The School District’s nominee will comply with the City’s rules regarding advisory commission members, except that the nominee need not be a resident of the City. The term of this position is subject to nomination and confirmation on an annual basis. SECTION 6. This ordinance is effective immediately upon its passage and publication. First Reading: February 22, 2017 Second Reading: March 7, 2017 Published: March 16, 2017 Attest Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor