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Approved Date: July 10, 2018
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Heritage Preservation Commission
Edina City Hall
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
I. Call To Order
Chair Birdman called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call was Chair Birdman and members Schilling, Nymo, Blake, Davis and Mondry.
Staff Liaison, Emily Bodeker was also in attendance.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Bodeker explained that Consultant Vogel was unable to attend the meeting and therefore asked
the Commission to postpone agenda items B & C.
Motion was made by Blake and seconded by Schilling to approve the meeting agenda with
the changes presented. All voted aye. The Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Schilling and seconded by Nymo to approve the minutes from the
May 8, 2018 Heritage Preservation Commission meeting. All voted aye. The motion
carried.
V. Community Comment: None
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. Certificate of Appropriateness: 4604 Browndale Avenue
Staff Liaison Bodeker explained that the Certificate of Appropriateness request for the two-story
Spanish Eclectic style residence built in 1925 included the reorientation (removing and rebuilding) of the
garage back to a side loaded garage facing the north property line, the addition of a 16’ x 20’ 2 level
addition to the south side of the existing house, and a 5’ addition to the garage area on the front facing
façade. The proposed project will also require a variance. The variance request is for an addition that
exceeds the allowable square footage within a non-conforming setback. The variance will be heard by
the Planning Commission on June 27th, 2018. She explained consultant Vogel reviewed the plans and had
a positive evaluation of the Certificate of Appropriateness request. Staff concluded with Vogel’s positive
evaluation of the project. She explained that notices to surrounding property owners were not sent out
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and therefore recommended formal action should be taken at the next Heritage Preservation
Commission meeting on July 10th meeting.
The Preservation Commission discussed the application and agreed that the application adheres to the
Plan of Treatment and expectations of the Commission while still allowing the homeowner to update and
use property to its fullest potential.
The HPC will review and act on the COA application at 4604 Browndale Avenue at the July 10th,
2018 HPC meeting.
VII. Correspondence And Petitions: None
VIII. Chair And Member Comments:
Commissioner Blake asked about the recent planning proposal at 7250 and asked the Commission if
there was something more they could do to commend on Heritage Preservation and reviewing
planning projects. The Commission then discussed the Comprehensive Planning process and the
Southdale Area District plan. Liaison Bodeker recommended discussing and verifying that the
Commission’s top preservation goals are added to the Heritage Preservation Chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Schilling volunteered to lead the annual tour the Commission does on a yearly
basis. Staff noted she will contact Schilling to plan the tour.
IX. Staff Comments: None
X. Adjournment: 8:20 p.m.
Motion made by Nymo to adjourn the June 12, 2018 meeting at 8:20 p.m. Motion seconded
by Davis. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Emily Bodeker