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Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Heritage Preservation Commission
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
I. Call to Order
Vice Chair Everson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Vice Chair Everson, Commissioners Cundy, Nickels, Hassenstab, Pollock, Jarvinen, and
Schilling.
Staff present: HPC Staff Liaison Emily Bodeker
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Pollock, seconded by Cundy, to approve the meeting agenda as submitted. All voted
aye. The motion carried.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Pollock, seconded by Schilling, to approve the February 13, 2023, meeting minutes. All
voted aye. The motion carried.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentations
A. Sketch Review: 4530 Arden Avenue
Architect Mike Eckardt presented an overview of the proposed sketch plan for the addition/remodel of
the 4530 Arden Avenue property. Commission asked questions concerning the replacement of siding,
roofing, and privacy.
VI. Community Comment: None
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. H-23-1 4909 Bruce Ave- New Detached Garage
Liaison Bodeker updated on the background information on the COA for the new detached garage on
4909 Bruce Ave. Previous submission of COA was denied in December 2022 by HPC due to
discrepancies in the proposed garage design, not matching the architectural style close enough. The
current submission request is for the demolition of the existing garage and the construction of the new
garage.
Draft Minutes☐
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Approved Date: 4/11/23
The Commission discussed trellis elevations, stop gap measures and conditions and asked questions of
staff relating to additions of codes to the COA.
Commissioner Cundy proposed the following conditions be added to the COA: the south façade
contains the trellises, HPC be notified when building plans are submitted and any change to plan or scope
of work would require a new COA, and post-framing validation be completed.
Motion made by Cundy to approve the COA with the addition of the three conditions outlined
above. No second. The motion failed.
Motion made by Pollock, seconded by Jarvinen, to approve the COA with the condition that
trellises are only required on the south elevation. Commissioners Everson, Nickels, Pollock,
Jarvinen, and Schilling voted aye. Commissioner Cundy voted nay. The motion carried.
VIII. Chair and Member Comments:
Commissioner Schilling would like to expedite the process of legality with city staff.
Commissioner Cundy asked questions on why the 4909 Bruce Ave COA is still active when changes
were made to the COA and building plans.
A. Edina Heritage Award Brainstorm
Liaison Bodeker updated that the nominations are live on the website and open until March 31st. The
award will be voted on in April and announced in May. Commission discussed previous award winners
and ideas for this year’s award.
IX. Staff Comments:
A. 4630 Drexel CC Appeal- PH Date Changed to April 4th and April 18th
Liaison Bodeker provided an update on the dates for the public hearing.
X. Adjournment
Motion made by Pollock, seconded by Schilling, to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 pm. All voted aye. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Emily Bodeker