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Heritage Preservation Commission
City Of E dina, Minnesota
Com munity R oom, E dina City Hall
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7:00 PM
I.Ca ll To Ord er
II.Roll Ca ll
III.Approva l Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approva l Of Meeting Min u tes
A.Au gu st 8, 2023 Meetin g Minutes
V.Special Recogn ition s An d Presentation s
A.Train ing: Design Review
VI.Com m u n ity Com m ent
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or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the
number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. G enerally speaking, items
that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment.
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comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for
consideration at a future meeting.
VII.Rep orts/Recom m en d ation s
A.2024 W ork Pla n
VIII.Cha ir An d Mem ber Com m ents
IX.Sta. Com m ents
X.Adjournm en t
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Date: S eptember 12, 2023 Agenda Item #: I V.A.
To:Heritage P reservation C ommission Item Type:
Minutes
F rom:Emily Bodeker, As s is tant C ity P lanner
Item Activity:
Subject:August 8, 2023 Meeting Minutes Ac tion
C ITY O F E D IN A
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED:
Approve the August 8, 2023 Heritage P reservation C ommission meeting minutes.
I N TR O D U C TI O N:
AT TAC HME N T S:
Description
Augus t 8, 2023 HPC minutes
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date: X/XX/23
Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Heritage Preservation Commission
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
I. Call to Order
Chair Lonnquist called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Chair Lonnquist, Commissioners Cundy, Everson, Nickels, Jarvinen, Farrell-Straus, and
Maheshwari.
Staff present: HPC Staff Liaison Emily Bodeker.
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Jarvinen seconded by Farrell-Straus, to approve the meeting agenda as submitted. All
voted aye. The motion carried.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Jarvinen, seconded Everson, to approve the July 11, 2023, meeting minutes. All voted
aye. The motion carried.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentations:
A. Edina Historical Society
Molly MacIntosh, director of Edina Historical Society, updated the Commission on the goals the
organization has, and the offerings for the local schools and residents. MacIntosh updated on what the
Historical Society has been up to recently to stay relevant and connected and updated that they are
pushing towards getting a historical department with an advisory board. Commissioner Jarvinen asked
questions regarding donations.
B. Consultant Led Training
Elizabeth Gales and Rachel Petersen reviewed the potential styles and character-defining features in the
Country Club District. Petersen showed photos of different homes and allowed the Commission to
identify the character-defining features on each. The Commission discussed elements of historic integrity.
Gales and Petersen led the Commission through an exercise where she showed side-by-side photos of
certain homes, and the Commission tried to determine if there have been too much change done.
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date: X/XX/23
Commissioner Nickels asked questions regarding financial burdens and what role the HPC has in
determining workarounds for owners of historic homes.
VI. Community Comment:
One community member, Erin, shared that she was interested in seeing what the HPC does at their
meetings.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Advisory Communication: Century Homes Program
Liaison Bodeker shared with the Commission the Advisory Communication template. She is working on
getting the template into the correct format.
Chair Lonnquist updated on the details of the Century Homes Program.
The Commission discussed plaque logistics and asked questions of staff relating to photos, applications,
and size of plaques.
Motion made by Cundy, seconded by Nickels, to approve the Advisory Communication as
submitted. All voted aye.
B. 2024 Work Plan
Liaison Bodeker updated that the final draft of the Work Plan will be voted on in September and
presented the most recent version of the Work Plan draft. Liaison Bodeker gave a brief explanation of
each initiative on the Work Plan draft.
Commissioner Nickels and Jarvinen volunteered to lead and co-lead, respectively, for a brainstorming of
projects section to be added as a standing agenda item.
Commissioner Cundy recommended having a booth at the Edina Art Fair next summer.
VIII. Chair and Member Comments:
Chair Lonnquist thanked the Commission for their RSVPs for the meeting.
Commissioner Cundy updated that the decorative stone went up on 4630 Drexel Ave. and asked for an
update on 4633 Arden Ave. He asked questions about extending the deadline back for receiving materials
for new COAs prior to meetings.
IX. Staff Comments:
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date: X/XX/23
Liaison Bodeker reminded the HPC about the 4633 Arden project and the engineer’s report has been
submitted. The building official has determined the fireplace must come down for safety reasons, the
homeowner has been notified that they will have to come before the HPC for the amended COA.
X. Adjournment
Motion made by Cundy, seconded by Farrell-Straus, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 pm. All voted aye.
The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Emily Bodeker
Date: S eptember 12, 2023 Agenda Item #: V.A.
To:Heritage P reservation C ommission Item Type:
F rom:Elizabeth G ales & R ac hel P eterson, Hes s , R ois e &
C ompany Item Activity:
Subject:Training: Des ign R eview Dis cus s ion, Information
C ITY O F E D IN A
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED:
None.
I N TR O D U C TI O N:
Training with H ess R oise and Company on design review.
AT TAC HME N T S:
Description
Des ign Review Practice
Page 1
Design Review Practice
Prepared by Hess, Roise and Company
September 12, 2023
Exercise
Please review the photographs and the list of proposed modifications for each property. We will
discuss what changes the Commission might allow under the Country Club Historic District
treatment plan.
All of these properties are located in Minneapolis, and addresses are included if you would also
like to look at the buildings online to see the overall footprint and additional angles.
4736 Dupont Avenue South
• Replace the existing slate roof with asphalt shingles.
• Repoint the brick walls on all facades.
• Replace all eight-over-one (8/1) sash windows with 1/1 sash windows. New windows will
be wood frame with aluminum cladding on the exterior.
• Construct a new one-story addition on the south end (left side) of the building where there
is currently a patio. The addition would be used as a sunroom/four-season porch.
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4715 Fremont Avenue South
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• Add three dormer windows to the front roof
(west facade) on the main section.
• Add skylights to the roofs on the back roofs
(east facades).
• Replace the windows in kind—matching the
number of lights. Ex. 8/8 replaced with 8/8.
New windows will be wood frame with
aluminum cladding on the exterior.
• Modify the person door and window on the
garage portion.
o Remove the small window.
o Widen the doorway for accessibility.
o Remove the concrete stoop and add a
permanent ramp and landing that is
accessible.
• Construct a two-story addition on the rear
(east) side where the house and garage meet
to hold a lift/elevator.
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4717 Emerson Avenue South
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• Extend the walls on the second story to make
the story more visually similar in height to
the first story.
o Are not sure that the brick can be
matched.
o May need to remove the face brick
down to the rowlock band of brick
above the first story and completely
reconstruct walls above.
▪ Option A: Match brick and
mortar as closely as possible.
▪ Option B: Use stucco on the
wall surfaces and recreate the
brick window sills and other
brick details on the second
story.
• Rebuild roofline as side gable.
• Install solar panels on the rear (east) roofs of
the house and the garage wing.
• Replace the second-story windows in kind—
matching the number of lights. Ex. 8/8
replaced with 8/8. New windows will be
wood frame with aluminum cladding on the
exterior.
• Replace the front door and sidelights.
o Extend the glazing on the sidelights
further down to be larger. Will have
leaded glass in Arts and Crafts style
that is similar to the existing smaller
lights.
o Door will be solid and there will be a
storm door that is full-height glass.
Date: S eptember 12, 2023 Agenda Item #: VI I.A.
To:Heritage P reservation C ommission Item Type:
R eport and R ecommendation
F rom:Emily Bodeker, As s is tant C ity P lanner
Item Activity:
Subject:2024 Work P lan Ac tion
C ITY O F E D IN A
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED:
Approve final draft of the proposed 2024 H P C work plan.
I N TR O D U C TI O N:
AT TAC HME N T S:
Description
Draft 2024 Work Plan
Page 1 of 4
Heritage Preservation Commission
2024 Proposed Work Plan
1 Initiative Type:
Ongoing/Annual
Target Completion Date:
Q4
Lead(s):
Chair Lonnquist-all commissioners
Initiative Title:
Certificate of Appropriateness Applications
Initiative Description:
Review COA Applications when submitted
Deliverable:
Review Applications and issue COAs
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☒ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Budget for consultant review comes from Planning Budget. No additional
budget is required.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Planning staff and HPC Consultant reviews all COA applications. No
additional staff support required.
Liaison Comments: This is an annual work plan item and is one of the main charges of the HPC.
City Manager Comments:
2 Initiative Type:
Ongoing/Annual
Target Completion Date:
Q4
Lead(s):
Chair Lonnquist-all commissioners
Initiative Title:
Edina Heritage Landmarks
Initiative Description:
Based on owner interest, nominate eligible properties as Edina Heritage Landmarks and add additional properties to
the eligible property list.
Deliverable:
Designate eligible heritage landmarks and add properties to Edina Landmark list.
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☒ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): None.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: This is another main charge of the HPC.
City Manager Comments:
= commission
= staff
Page 2 of 4
3 Initiative Type:
Ongoing/Annual
Target Completion Date:
Q3
Lead(s):
Commissioners Jarvinen & Nickels
Initiative Title:
Heritage Preservation Award
Initiative Description:
Recruit nominees and award and promote the annual Heritage Preservation Award during Preservation Month in May.
Deliverable:
Present the Preservation Award
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☒ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Plaque cost comes out of Planning budget.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Communications support required. Communications writes an article on
the award winner after the award is presented at Council. They also help solicit nominations with social media posts.
Liaison Comments: The HPC gives this award out every year during May which is Preservation Month. 2024 will be the
21st year of the award.
City Manager Comments:
4 Initiative Type:
Project
Target Completion Date:
Q2
Lead(s):
Lonnquist, Hassenstab, Maheshwari
Initiative Title:
Century Home Program Outreach
Initiative Description:
Public outreach to eligible Century Homes. Draft mailing and meet with 3 community organizations.
Deliverable:
Mailing to be sent to current eligible properties and presentation to community organizations.
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☒ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative. The Planning Division will fund one mailing.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing? Mailing cost will be covered by Planning
Department. Social media posts to promote new program-estimate 5 hours communication support.
Liaison Comments: No additional comments. Staff supports the proposed outreach for the new Century Homes
program.
City Manager Comments:
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5 Initiative Type:
Project
Target Completion Date:
Q2
Lead(s):
Commissioners Cundy, Pollock & Lonnquist
Initiative Title:
Public Outreach for Ordinance and Country Club Plan of Treatment Changes
Initiative Description:
Create information to help people learn about preservation, the HPC COA process, and what projects may need a COA
with POT and ordinance changes
Deliverable:
Digital brochure, flowchart, decision tree
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☒ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative. No additional funds are requested. All outreach would be completed
digitally/on the city’s website.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
After drafts are completed by the HPC staff would request Communications/Graphic Design Support on the final
versions of the digital brochure, flow chart and decision tree. Staff Estimates 10 hours.
Liaison Comments: Staff supports this initiative. Creating a digital brochure, flowchart and decision tree for the website
will help educate community members and the HPC.
City Manager Comments:
6 Initiative Type:
Project
Target Completion Date:
Q4
Lead(s):
Initiative Title:
Research on Archeology in surrounding communities and next steps for Edina archeology project.
Initiative Description:
Deliverable:
Council Charge: ☒ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required (completed by staff): Are there funds for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the
impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Liaison comments should be completed prior to submitting the proposed work plan to MJ.
City Manager Comments:
Parking Lot
Preservation Checklist for old homes
Ideas discussed that are staff functions:
Add HPC items to ERRCATS Training
Archeological Grant – funding would be needed to have consultant draft grant application.
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Other Items/Ideas for HPC to do (not work plan items):
Off site meeting in May (Grange Hall)-reception for Century Homes Program/Joint meeting with Historical
Society
Participate in 4th of July Parade
Keep a list of Edina Preservation Award Nominations