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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-14-16 MinutesDraft Minutes Approved Minutes Approved Date: 7/12/2016 1 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Heritage Preservation Board Edina City Hall Community Room June 14, 2016, 7:00 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair Birdman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Chairman Birdman, Vice Chair Weber, and Members Moore, Sussman, Christiaansen, McLellan, Pearson, Kelly, Nymo, and Student Members Puerzer and Otness. Staff Liaison, Senior Planner Repya, and Preservation Consultant, Robert Vogel were also in attendance. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by McLellan and seconded by Moore to approve the meeting agenda. All voted aye. The motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Moore and seconded by Kelly to approve the minutes from the May 10, 2016 meeting. All voted aye. The motion carried. V. Community Comment: None VI. Reports/Recommendations: A. Certificate of Appropriateness: 4601 Bruce Avenue - New Detached Garage Planner Repya explained that the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) request entails the removal of an existing 1953, 484 sq. ft., 2-car garage to be replaced with a new garage of the same size in the same location, with access from an existing driveway off of Bridge Street. Details of the proposed garage include scale and massing consistent with its surroundings and garages previously approved through the COA process. While the home, classified as Tudor, is clad in stucco, the exterior materials proposed for the garage a six inch James Hardi lap siding with aluminum soffit and fascia boards. Ms. Repya concluded that Preservation Consultant evaluated the proposed garage and determined that the plans depict a structure that reflects the 20th century vernacular aesthetic represented by most of the garages built in the district during its period of historical significance (1924-1944); it may not represent high-style architecture, but it doesn’t detract from the historic significance and integrity of the neighborhood. Therefore, approval of the proposed detached garage was recommended subject to the plans presented and a year built be installed on the exterior of the new structure. Applicants Present - Homeowners, Fritz and Carol Arnason Draft Minutes Approved Minutes Approved Date: 7/12/2016 2 Mr. Arnason, addressing the board explained that it is their intent to build a garage that will enhance their property and the neighborhood. Attention to detail has been addressed with a carriage overhead door, lantern sconce lighting and a window box for flowers. Motion was made by Moore and seconded by Sussman to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed detached garage, subject to the plans presented and a year built plaque be installed on the exterior of the structure. All voted aye. The motion carried. B. Certificate of Appropriateness: 4905 Arden Avenue - New Detached Garage Planner Repya explained that the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) request includes the demolition of a 2-car, 440 sq. ft., detached garage that was constructed in 1986; and replacing it with the proposed 484 sq. ft. structure built in approximately the same location, and accessed by the existing driveway on the north side of the property. Ms. Repya pointed out that the proposed plans provide for a structure that compliments the architectural style of the home; with a heights to peak of 18’, to the mid-point of the gable of 13.5’ and to the eave line of 8’. The plans also call for stucco cladding with limestone accents on either side of the overhead door to compliment the home, and the north side elevation includes a service door and double six-over-six paned windows. Also, a 9/12 roof pitch is proposed, and asphalt shingles are proposed to match the roof of the house. Ms. Repya concluded that the COA application describes a building that is consistent with the design review guidelines presented in the district plan of treatment. The proposed new construction will match the character of the historic house; furthermore, it is compatible with the existing house in size, scale, massing, and material and will also be visually compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Thus, approval of the COA was recommended subject to the plans presented and a year built plaque be installed on the exterior of the structure. Applicant Present - Homeowner, John Schultz Motion was made by Sussman and seconded by Christiaansen to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for a new detached garage, subject to the plans presented and a year built plaque be installed on the exterior of the structure. All voted aye. The motion carried. C. HPB Work Plans: 2016 & Proposed 2017 Board members evaluated the status of the 2016 work plan initiatives to determine those which have been accomplished, those that will be accomplished by year end, and those that should be continued on the proposed 2017 work plan. Planner Repya advised the board that since the annual summer tour will occupy the July meeting; the planning for the 2017 work plan will take place during the August and September meetings to ensure that the proposed 2017 plan is submitted to the City Council for their consideration by September 23rd. She thanked the board for providing their input on the work plans, and challenged them to consider initiatives that they would like to consider including for the 2017 work plan. No formal action was taken. Draft Minutes Approved Minutes Approved Date: 7/12/2016 3 VII. Correspondence And Petitions: A. Edina Heritage Preservation in the News 1. Wooddale Bridge Heritage Landmark Designation - June 5, 2016 Sun Current 2. Edina Heritage Award Program - June 2016 - Edina Magazine VIII. Chair And Member Comments: Chair Birdman announced that in several weeks Member Weber will be moving out of Edina, thus will no longer be able to serve on the HPB. Birdman shared his appreciation for Weber’s commitment to the HPB - taking a leadership role as both Chair and Vice Chair; as well as publishing a 4-part educational piece on the Advisory Blog explaining the extent of demolition allowed in the Country Club District. The entire board shared Birdman’s comments and wished Member Weber the very best. Member Weber stated that he hated to leave the HPB, noting that he enjoyed his time of service, and expressed an interest in joining the board on the annual summer tours. IX. Staff Comments: Next Meeting: July 12th - Annual Summer Tour: Country Club District (west side) created by Student Member Peter Otness Offered thanks and best wishes to outgoing Member Weber. X. Adjournment: 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joyce Repya