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Meeting location:
Edina City Hall
Mayor's Conference Room
4801 W. 50th St.
Edina, MN
Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
7:00 PM
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
4.1. Minutes: April 8, 2025
5. Community Comment
During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share
issues or concerns that are not scheduled for a future public hearing. Items that are on
tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. 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. Individuals should not expect the Chair or
Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the
Board/Commission might refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting.
6. Reports/Recommendations
6.1. COA: 4623 Wooddale Avenue-Covered Entry
6.2. Century Home Signs
6.3. 2026 Work Plan Discussion Follow Up
7. Chair and Member Comments
7.1. 2025 Work Plan Updates
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8. Staff Comments
9. Adjournment
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: June 10, 2025 Item Activity: Approve
Meeting: Heritage Preservation Commission
Agenda Number: 4.1
Prepared By: Emily Dalrymple, Assistant City Planner
Item Type: Minutes Department:
Item Title: Minutes: April 8, 2025
Action Requested:
Provide the action requested.
Information/Background:
Approve the April 8, 2025, Heritage Preservation Commission minutes.
Supporting Documentation:
1. HPC 04-08-2025 Minutes
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Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date: X/XX/25
Minutes
City of Edina, Minnesota
Heritage Preservation Commission
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
I. Call to Order
Chair Everson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Chair Everson, Commissioners Pope, Breiter, Waggoner, Olson, Jarvinen, Farrell-
Straus.
Staff present: HPC Staff Liaison Emily Dalrymple, Preservation Consultants Elizabeth Gales and Rachel
Peterson.
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Commissioner Pope, seconded by Commissioner Olson, to approve the meeting agenda
as submitted. All voted aye. The motion carried.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. March 11, 2025
Motion made by Breiter seconded by Pope, to approve the March 11, 2025, meeting minutes. All voted
aye. The motion carried.
V. Community Comment: None
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. COA H-25-6, 4619 Edina Boulevard-Covered Front Entry
Liaison Dalrymple stated the property is located on the east side of Edina Boulevard, just north of the
intersection of Edina Boulevard, Country Club Road, and Moorland Avenue. The existing home on the
lot is a two-story Mediterranean-style house built in 1928. The applicant is requesting a certificate of
appropriateness for the installation of a new covered entrance over the existing front door. The applicant
is proposing to add a shed roof overhang supported by columns above the front door. The roof of the
new shed roof will match the existing clay tile roofing on the main house and the columns will be painted
to match the stucco of the house. The structure will be anchored and supported to a new interior
structure to minimize impacts to the historic façade. The project also includes the removal of a historic
metal railing.
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Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date: X/XX/25
Liaison Dalrymple stated that Hess Roise reviewed the application and provided a memo with a
recommendation to approve the COA for the proposed changes to the addition of a covered entrance at
4619 Edina Boulevard Avenue. Staff agrees with this recommendation, which is based on the fact that the
proposed changes will not affect major character-defining features of the home, the design of the new
covered entry is compatible with the historic character of the property and matches existing materials,
the proposed covered entry addition is reversible and if it were to be removed in the future, the façade
could be returned to its historic configuration, and the proposed changes meet the Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards of Rehabilitation and the Country Club Plan of Treatment. She noted the only
conditions of approval are that any change to the approved elevations or materials will need to be
submitted for review, and the applicant should keep the historic metal railing/grille and store it on-site
after removal.
Commissioner Jarvinen asked what would happen to the rail if removed, since it is an original feature.
Liaison Dalrymple stated that the recommendation is to store it, but the applicant is present for
questions.
The applicant stated that they have a storage room where they can store it.
The applicant answered the Commission’s questions related to the proposed additions.
Additional discussion ensued.
Motion made by Commissioner Jarvinen, seconded by Commissioner Breiter, to approve COA: 4619
Edina Boulevard, as submitted for a new covered entrance over the existing front door based on the four
findings of fact and two conditions of approval. All voted aye. The motion carried.
B. COA H-25-7, 4401 Country Club Road, Changes to Street Facing Façade & Entry
Liaison Dalrymple stated the property is located on the south side of Country Club Road, south of the
intersection of Country Club Road and Wooddale Avenue. The existing home on the lot is a story-and-
a-half American Colonial-style home built in 1939. The applicant is requesting a certificate of
appropriateness for a covered entry, an expanded dormer on the second floor, and window changes on
the street-facing façade.
Liaison Dalrymple stated that Hess Roise reviewed the application and provided a memo with a
recommendation to deny the portion of the COA requesting changes to the windows on the front façade
and proposed shed-roof dormer at 4401 Country Club Road. Staff agrees with this recommendation for
denial, which is based on the fact that the proposed alterations to the windows would remove historic
features, alter the spatial relationships of fenestration on the primary façade, and would further reduce
the amount of historic fenestration on the primary façade, and the construction of a shed roof dormer
for symmetry does not outweigh the loss of the only remaining historic dormer on the primary façade.
Liaison Dalrymple stated that the Hess Roise recommendation is to approve the proposed door
overhang/covered entry portion of the COA request at 4401 Country Club Road. Staff agrees with this
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Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date: X/XX/25
recommendation for approval based on the fact that the proposed covered entry will not affect major
character defining features of the home, the proposed covered entry addition is reversible and if it were
to be removed in the future, the façade could be returned to its historic configuration, and the proposed
changes meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards of Rehabilitation and the Country Club Plan of
Treatment. Liaison Dalrymple noted the only conditions of approval are that any change to the approved
elevations or materials will need to be submitted for review. Liaison Dalrymple made comments related
to pictures of the plan.
The applicant gave a presentation related to the application.
Commissioner Waggoner noted that she appreciates the symmetry of the proposal and the way it
matches the house.
Additional discussion ensued.
Motion made by Commissioner Jarvinen, seconded by Commissioner Waggoner, to approve COA: 4401
Country Club Road, as submitted for the proposed door overhang/covered entry portion of the COA
request based on three findings of fact and one condition of approval. All voted aye.
Commissioner Olson noted that he supports the approval of the one window on the bottom but would
like a recommendation to add roofing to the side.
Motion made by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Pope, to approve COA: 4401 Country Club Road, as
submitted for the changes to the windows on the front façade and proposed shed-roof dormer portion of
the COA request based on the two findings of fact with one recommendation. 6-1 (Nay Jarvinen).
C. 2025 Edina Heritage Award
Liaison Dalrymple reported that the HPC received two nominations, the book Urban Sanctuary: The Life of
Minnehaha Creek, and Boos Cabin, 5017 Oak Bend Lane. She shared the reason for the nominations.
Liaison Dalrymple displayed pictures of the Boos Cabin. She shared the history of the cabin.
Additional discussion ensued regarding the Boos Cabin and its location.
Commissioner Jarvinen noted that he is very impressed with the heritage of the cabin.
The Commission discussed the nominations.
Chair Everson suggested promoting the book differently, but the cabin would be a great recipient of the
award.
The Commission discussed excluding the address from the award for the privacy of the owners.
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Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date: X/XX/25
Motion made by Jarvinen, seconded by Breiter, to approve the 2025 Edina Heritage Award to Boos
Cabin, 5017 Oak Bend Lane. All voted aye.
VII. Chair and Member Comments:
A. Century Home Signs
Liaison Dalrymple presented feedback from the City’s Communications Department. She described what
the sign may look like based on the budget. Liaison Dalrymple noted the Communications Department is
asking the HPC to respond to questions to help design the signage. She explained the details of the
century home program and the signage for the homes. She noted that the signs will be given to the
homes that are interested.
Discussion ensued regarding the plaques and the signage for homes.
Liaison explained that the City doesn’t do the research for the homes in the program. She noted that the
people who apply will provide the background information.
Commissioner Breiter gave some design suggestions for the signs.
Additional discussion ensued relating to the design layout and design features of the sign.
Liaison Dalrymple summarized the features the Commission would like on the sign.
B. 2025 Work Plan Updates
Commissioner Pope asked if the Heritage Award will be presented in May. Liaison Dalrymple explained
that the award will be presented at one of the City Council meetings in May.
VIII. Staff Comments:
None.
IX. Adjournment
Motion made by Commissioner Waggoner, seconded by Pope, to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 pm. All
voted aye. The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Emily Dalrymple
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: June 10, 2025 Item Activity: Approve
Meeting: Heritage Preservation Commission
Agenda Number: 6.1
Prepared By: Emily Dalrymple, Assistant City Planner
Item Type: Report & Recommendation Department: Community Development
Item Title: COA: 4623 Wooddale Avenue-Covered Entry
Action Requested:
Approve the certificate of appropriateness request as submitted.
Information/Background:
The subject property, 4623 Wooddale Avenue, is located on the east side of Wooddale Avenue,
north of Country Club Road. The existing home on the lot is a two-story Colonial Revival home built
in 1936.
The applicant’s proposal is for a certificate of appropriateness for a new covered entry with a new
front-gable roof and fascia. In 2015, the property owner received a certificate of appropriateness for a
flat roof covered entry. The flat roof covered entry was removed and replaced with the proposed
covered entry without a building permit or COA. Staff contacted the contractor and informed them
they needed both a certificate of appropriateness and a building permit for the project.
Better Together
Supporting Documentation:
1. Applicant Submittal
2. Staff Report
3. Consultant Memo
4. Current Site Photo
5. Assessing File
6. 2015 COA Info
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Narrative :
Project Description
The proposed project involves the replacement of an existing 4' x 8' portico on the front
façade of a contributing home within the Edina Country Club District. The new portico will
maintain the same dimensions and footprint, but will feature a historically appropriate
pitched roof design that is compatible with the home's architectural style and the period of
construction. The existing flat roof has major maintenance problems and continues to
cause poor water management. The proposed materials are wood framed roof with
matching asphalt shingles as the house, Azek facia board and tongue and groove cedar
ceiling. The new portico will match those found throughout the district and on at least 15
other homes with similar portico designs.
Compliance with the Plan of Treatment
This project aligns with the Plan of Treatment for the Country Club District in the
following ways:
• Rehabilitation Focus: The work constitutes a rehabilitation project, as defined by
the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, making possible a compatible use while
preserving the home’s historic features and character.
• Retention of Historic Character: The new portico will respect the existing spatial
relationship and rhythm of the front façade, retaining the historic character of the
property as outlined in Standard (b).
• Compatible Design: In accordance with Standards (i) and (j), the replacement
portico will not destroy historic materials or features and will be differentiated
through its pitched roof while remaining compatible in terms of scale, proportion,
and materials.
• Architectural Compatibility: The design reflects the architectural vocabulary of the
district and draws directly from other homes built during the original development
period, thereby reinforcing the historic streetscape.
• Minimal Visual Impact: The proposed change is modest in scope, maintains the
same footprint, and will enhance the façade without altering the size or massing of
the home.
In summary, this portico replacement is a preservation-minded improvement that aligns
with both the spirit and the letter of the Country Club District’s Plan of Treatment and
design guidelines. It preserves the historical integrity of the property while enhancing
architectural consistency within the district.
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
JOB NO.
BOOK/PAGE
SHEET
1" = 10'DATE
CME
288-21
1 of 1
172/52
SCALE
DRAWN
REFERENCE
REVISIONS
REMARKS 4623 Wooddale Ave.
Edina, MN 55424
SITE ADDRESS
BENCHMARKT.N.H. near northwest corner of subject property.
Elevation = 897.52.
Lot 12, Block 9, COUNTRY CLUB DISTRICT BROWN SECTION,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
06-17-2021
Woodrow A. Brown, R.L.S. MN REG 15230
W. BROWN LAND SURVEYING, INC.
Dated:EMAIL: INFO@WBROWNLANDSURVEYING.COM
W. BROWN LAND SURVEYING, INC.
8030 Cedar Avenue So., Suite 228.W
B Bus: (952) 854-4055
Fax: (952) 854-4268
Bloomington, MN 55425
EXISTING CONDITION SURVEY for:
ROB AMUNDSON
SCALE IN FEET
10010 20
N
LEGEND
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June 10, 2025
Heritage Preservation Commission
Emily Dalrymple, Assistant City Planner
COA H-25-8, 4623 Wooddale Avenue, Covered Front Entry
Information / Background:
The subject property, 4623 Wooddale Avenue, is located on the east side of Wooddale Avenue,
north of Country Club Road. The existing home on the lot is a two-story Colonial Revival home
built in 1936.
The applicant’s proposal is for a certificate of appropriateness for a new covered entry with a new
front-gable roof and fascia. In 2015, the property owner received a certificate of appropriateness
for a flat roof covered entry. The flat roof covered entry was removed and replaced with the
proposed covered entry without a building permit or COA. Staff contacted the contractor and
informed them they needed both a certificate of appropriateness and a building permit for the
project.
Consultant Memo:
See attached memo from Elizabeth Gales and Rachel Peterson, Hess, Roise and Company.
Recommendation & Findings:
The recommendation is to approve the certificate of appropriateness request for the
overhang/covered entry at 4623 Wooddale Avenue. The recommendation for approval is based on
the following:
•The proposed covered entry will not alter major character defining features of the home.
•The proposed covered entry addition is reversible and if it were to be removed in the future,
the façade could be returned to its historic configuration.
•The proposed changes meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards of Rehabilitation and the
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STAFF REPORT Page 2
Country Club Plan of Treatment.
Conditions of approval:
•Any change to the approved elevations or materials will need to be submitted for review.
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MEMO
Date: 06/03/2025
To: Emily Dalrymple, City of Edina
From: Rachel Peterson and Elizabeth Gales, Hess, Roise and Company
Re: Certificate of Appropriateness Review – 4623 Wooddale Avenue
Hess Roise has reviewed the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for 4623
Wooddale Avenue in the Country Club Historic District using “Edina’s Historic Country Club
District Plan of Treatment.”
House
The house has elements of the Colonial Revival style and is a contributing resource to the
historic district. Character-defining features of 4623 Wooddale Avenue include:
• Two-story building with side-gable roof and front-gable bays and dormers.
• Lap siding.
• Multi-light, double-hung sash windows.
The city’s file on the property shows that changes have been made to the primary facade over
time, and most changes appear to have happened after the end of the period of significance for
the historic district. The house has had periods of time with and without shutters on the windows.
A broken pediment was historically located above the entrance as part of a classically inspired
door surround. It was modified over time and removed in 2015 and replaced with the current,
non-historic 4′ by 8′ flat-roofed portico, which is topped by a balustrade and supported by
classically-inspired posts.
Proposed Work
The following alteration to the primary facade are under review by the Heritage Preservation
Commission:
• Replace the flat roof and balustrade of the non-historic portico with a new front-gable
roof and fascia.
The flat roof and balustrade will be removed, and the classically inspired posts will remain and
be reused. The new front-gable roof will have a 7:12 pitch and the peak of the roof will be 13′-4″
above grade. The applicant has noted in a request for more information that the roof structure
will be wood frame and clad in asphalt shingles that match the shingles on the house. A fascia
with a segmental arch will front the portico and will be made out of a composite material by
Azek, The ceiling of the portico will be tongue-and-groove cedar.
The Plan of Treatment includes ten guidelines. The following are considered the most relevant
to the proposed work.
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B. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive
materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property
will be avoided.
I. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic
materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work shall
be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size,
scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment.
J. New additions and adjacent new construction will be undertaken in such a manner that, if
removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its
environment will be unimpaired.
Recommendation
The proposed change to the roof of the non-historic portico on the front facade appears to meet
guidelines B, I, and J.
The major character-defining features (massing, siding, and windows) will not be altered by the
proposed project. No historic materials will be removed for the construction of the new portico
roof. The design of the new roof on the non-historic portico is identifiably modern, but it is also
compatible with the historic character of the property and uses similar materials and details. The
proposed entrance portico is also reversible, and if it were to be removed in the future, the front
facade would be returned to its historic configuration.
Hess Roise recommends approval of the proposed new roof on the non-historic portico.
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Open Porch
1/0
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19.0'
1/0
28.0'
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17.0'
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City of Edina PID: 18-028-24-24-0011
Residential Field Card Property Address: 4623 Wooddale Ave
Printed: 06/13/2007 Lot / Block: 012 / 009
Assessment Year: 2007 Addition: Country Club District, Brown
Version: 2 District: 03
Model: 009-004-120 Neighborhood: 0114
Property Type: R - Residential
Zoning: R-1
Dwelling Type: Single Family
Owner(s): Jeffrey J Ruehl
Cathy L Ruehl
18-028-24-24-0011
Sketch by Apex IV"
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PID:
Property Address:
Lot / Block:
Addition:
District:
Neighborhood:
18-028-24-24-0011
4623 Wooddale Ave
012 / 009
Country Club District, Brown
03
0114
City of Edina
Residential Field Card
Printed: 06/13/2007
Assessment Year: 2007
Version: 2
Model: 009-004-120
Land
Zoning: R-1
Area Rating: Very Good
Site Rating: Good
Land Quality:
Contamination:
Flood Plain Map Ref:
PUD Ref:
Allowable Units:
Excess Land (SqFt):
Zoning Variance: N
Frontage: 70
Left Side:
Rear Side:
Right Side:
Effective Width: 70
Effective Depth: 124
Effective Water: 0
Property Area (SqFt): 8,652
Acreage:
Park:
Park Quality:
On Lake:
Lake Quality:
On River:
River Quality:
Landscape Quality: Average
Attributes
Curbs
Gas
Gutter
Paved Street
Sewer Available
Sidewalk
Water Available
Influences
Thru Street
Exterior
Partial Const (%):
Model:
Dwelling Type:
Adjacent Property:
View:
Arch./Appeal:
Quality:
Shape:
Style:
Construction:
Exterior Walls:
Exterior Trim:
Roof Type:
Roof Cover:
Window Type I:
Window Type 2:
Air Conditioning:
Dormer Length:
Dormer Quality:
Patio Doors:
Exterior 2
Garage #1
Placement:
# of Cars:
Floor Area:
Condition:
Exterior Walls:
Garage #2
Placement:
of Cars:
Floor Area:
Condition:
Exterior Walls:
Porch
Glazed Area:
Quality:
Screened Area:
Quality:
Open Area:
Quality:
Patio
Patio 1 Area:
Quality:
Patio 2 Area:
Quality:
Deck
Deck 1 Area:
Quality:
Deck 2 Area:
Quality:
009-004-120
Single Family
Equal
Negative
Average
A07
Square
Two Story
Wood Frame
Vinyl
Gable
Shingles
Double Hung
Central
Attached
2
380
Average
Metal
36
Average
95
Average
Pool
Pool 1 Area:
Quality:
Pool 2 Area:
Quality:
Amenities
Basement
Area (SqFt): 1,255
Type: Regular
Finished (%): 40
Quality: Average
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fplc. Quality: Average
Avg. Clear. Height:
Elec. Svc: Standard
Htg. Svc: Forced air, gas fired
W.O. Type:
W.O. Quality:
Basement Baths (#/Qual.)
Spa:
Dlx:
Full:
3/4:
1/2:
Basement Room Count
Bedrooms:
Baths:
Family:
Kitchen:
Other:
Total Rooms: 1
1st Floor
Kitchen Rating: Very Good
Interior: Plaster
Trim: Painted
Floor: Wood
Avg. Clear. Height:
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fplc. Quality: Average
Total Rooms Dimensions
Length Width Sq Ft
Bedrooms: 3 0 0 0
Baths: 3 0 0 0
Family: 2 0 0 0
Living: 1 0 0 0
Dining: 1 0 0 0
Kitchen: 1 0 0 0
Other: 0 0 0 0
Total: 8
Last Sale
Date:
Price:
Code:
Desc:
12/01/2001
$729,900
00
Good Sale
Last Inspection
Appraiser ID:
Appraisal Date:
Reason:
Result:
Current Inspection
Appraiser Ill:
Appraisal Date:
Reason:
Result:
Left Tag: Yes / No
Flat Value
Value:
Desc:
RCN
08/22/2006
Quintile Review
Left Tag
Property Type:
Zoning:
Dwelling Type:
Owner(s):
1st Baths (#/Quality)
Spa:
Dlx:
Full:
3/4:
1/2: 1 / Average
1st Room Count
Bedrooms:
Baths:
Family:
Living:
Dining:
Kitchen:
Other:
Total Rooms:
2nd Floor
Interior: Plaster
Trim: Painted
Floor: Wood
Avg. Clear. Height:
of Fireplaces:
Fplc. Quality:
2nd Baths (#(Quality)
Spa:
Dlx:
Full: 1 / Average
3/4: 1 / Average
1/2:
2nd Room Count
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Other:
Total Rooms: 3
Comments
R - Residential
R-1
Single Family
Jeffrey J Ruehl
Cathy L Ruehl
3rd Floor
Interior:
Trim:
Floor:
Avg. Clear. Height:
# of Fireplaces:
Fplc. Quality:
3rd Baths (#/Quality)
Spa:
Dlx:
Full:
3/4:
1/2:
3rd Room Count
Bedrooms:
Baths:
Other:
Total Rooms:
Totals
Res. Cond: Average
Int. Layout: Standard
Manual Assess: N
Actual Age: 1937
Effective Age: 1980
Renovated Age:
Functional %:
Economic %:
Building Areas
Unfin. 1st GBA:
Unfin. 2nd GBA:
Unfin. 3rd GBA:
Unfin. GBA:
1st Floor Area: 1,405
2nd Floor Area: 1,187
3rd Floor Area:
Total GBA: 2,592
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SKETCH/AREA TABLE ADDENDUM
Case No 03240011
( Property Address 4623 WOODDALE AVE
City
Borrower
Lender/Client
Appraiser Name DEK
State 18-028-24-24-0011
KENNETH J. FEINBERG
LORI A. FEINBERG
4623 WOODDALE AVE
EDINA MN 55424
Scale: 1 = 15
Area
AREA CALCULATIONS SUMMARY
Name of Area Size Totals
GLA1 First Floor 1339.00 1339.00
GLA2 Second Floor 1187.00 1187.00
BSMT Basement 1255.00 1255.00
GAR Garage 380.00 380.00
0TH BSMT FINISH 448.00 448.00
TOTAL LIVABLE (rounded) 2526
APEX SOFTVVARE 800-8513-9958
LIVING AREA BREAKDOWN
Breakdown Subtotals
First Floor
14.0 x 35.0 490.00
21.0 x 30.0 630.00
7.0 x 29.0 203.00
4.0 x 4.0 16.00
Second Floor
14.0 x 35.0 490.00
21.0 x 30.0 630.00
3.0 x 17.0 51.00
4.0 x 4.0 16.00
8 Areas Total (rounded) 2
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CITY ASSESSOR - REAL ESTATE DATA BASEMENT I
Bsmt. Area
1sT FLOOR
Kit. Rating
2" FLOOR • e
Actual / q
Unfinished GBA
Unfin. l'' GBA . D. Number Dwl. Type
-68 -, 4/- al Lii- OW/ Sq Ft . - , _, Excellent I
i../
Effective 1 CI
Neighborhood Zoning 3 Very Good 2 Functional % Unfin. 2" GBA
Property Address / , ,_, ___,
'474"& -.;1--i It) cro 13 D A-Li.:=--
Crawl/Slab Standard 3 Economic %
Finished Bsmt. Substandard 4 Manual Unfin. GBA
Model % 2 c.o./
No %.‘....1 eft, ../
Obsolete 5 Yes I
Owner -
/-\e5/11N/ e'174- 0,1- LOQ/ fr-- --'(-5-1W a c - _ , - - 7z 4 Interior Interior Condition Dimensions
Bsmt. Quality/Class Plaster 1 i7 Plaster I Excellent 1 x
Legal L_ 1 -7-- e) - CI 1 thru I ,..3 Sheetrock 2 Sheetrock 2 Good 2
Paneling 3 Paneling 3 Average 3 x
Neighborhood Rating/ Dormers Deck Baths Trim Trim Fair 4
Very Good 1 V Length 1 Area Spa Hardwood I 4/ Hardwood I Substandard 5 x
Good 2 Finish 2 Deluxe Softwood 2 Softwood 2
Average 3 Construction Quality 1 -5 I Full Painted 3 Painted 3 IV House Room Count x =
Fair 4 Wood Frame 1 / Patio 3/4 Other 4 Other 4 Total Rooms
Substandard 5 Masonry Walls 2 Area 1/2 Floor Floor Bedrooms x =
Site Rating Other 3 Bath Rating Wood I / Wood I V Family
Very Good 1 Quality 1- 5 I Quality 1- 5 Carpet 2 Carpet 2 Living x
Good 2 V Exterior Walls/Trim Porch Tile 3 Other 3 Dining
Fair 3 Stone I Glazed Area Fireplace Concrete 4 Kitchen x =
Minimum 4 Brick 2 4 of
None __,
Baths Baths Other
Adj. Prop. Influence Stucco 3 Quality I - 5 I Spa Spa Total Baths Is' Fl Area '2 n -_,I ..D -1 Positive 1 / Wood 4
17-
Screened Area Quality I - 5 I Deluxe Deluxe # of
Equal 2 Metal 5 Elec. Service Full Full /1',13 -1:. I Sales 2"`I Fl Area ,,-,, r7 , 6 Negative 3 Masonite 6 Quality 1 - 5 I Standard I X" 1/4 3/4 Pi-0 (o 1 I - Date a -49
View Other 7 Open Area Substandard 2 v, i '/ 1 - Price
6,0 0 00 S, -
-- G.B. Area . „ i _
• 2 JD dif( la Positive I 8 Heating Bath Rating Bath Rating
Equal 2
/Vinyl
Quality I - 5 I Hot Water I Quality 1 - 5 3 Quality 1 - 5 3 1 - Code Partial Const. Int ' nsp.
Negative 3 , Roof Type Garage #1 Forced Air 2 2-1 2 - Date Yes 1 es
Arch./Appeal Gable 1 / Floor Area
S P _.,..
Electric 3 Fireplace Fireplace 2 - Price o 2
Excellent I z Hip 2 Gravity 4 4 of
None / 4 of
None
Left Tag: Yes No
Very Good 2 V Mansard 3 Ext. Walls Other 5 2 - Code Flat Charge
Average 3 Gambrel 4 Number Cars 0--- Quality 1 - 5 I 3 Quality 1 - 5 3 - Date Add
Fair 4 Fl at 5 Condition 3 Bsmt. Room Count I' Room Count 2" Room Count 3 - Price
Substandard 5 Roof Cover „ Attached 1 Total Rooms Total Rooms Total Rooms Sub
Quali /Cl ss Shingles 1 V Detached 2 Bedrooms Bedrooms Bedrooms/ I i i 1 3 - Code
Shakes 2 Tuckunder 3 Family I Family I Other Inspection Information D
i
Wood
P& G 3 Built-In 4 Kitchen Living I Appr. No. 12
y.
Permit Date
Shape Slate Tile 4 Garage #2 Other Dining /
A - 0 1 7 Windows Floor Area Kitchen / INT. LAYOUT
Standard 1 _ , Appr. Date q i q q Last Int. Insp.
B- L 2 Casement I Other
C - U 3 Dbl. Hung 2 C Ext. Walls Non-Standard 2 Land Characteristics
D - Irreg. 4 Gliders 3 Number Cars Paved Street 1 Frontage
Style Awning 4 Condition Curbs 2 Left
1 Story I Patio Doors Attached I Noks Sidewalk 3 Rear
SE/SF 2 # of I Detached 2 . 4 - 0 17 -C" i isJ fa Z 2 . - . - fi'. tz, ,C - . Loi Sewer Avail. 4 Right
Split Level 3 Walkout Tuckunder 3 Pla-ry 4.1.._ - 6...!,;,' 6 — Water Avail 5 Eff. Width
1 1/4 4 Quality I - 5 0 Built-In 4
QCT
4t-A- - c.«...w, ). 6-, LAJLLAIA 7 6 e.se, Gas 6 Eff. Depth
I 'A 5 Pool ' .1-i / Oilw-i4i. , i e/P1 . Buried Elec. 7 Area
1 3/4 6 Air Conditionin Area i/C,i •-/ _.. Alley 8 Irreg Shape
2 Story 7
/
Yes 1 4 14,44_, - aX.AAO pub, On River 9 On Lake
Other 1 8 No 2 Quality 1 - 5 I ,T.- River Rating 10 Lake Rating
Other 2 9 Gparoa, Wooded 11 Landscape
Other 3 10 =3 4 t i r.-..) /0-10tV ...1 r0 Influences 12 Acreage
Other 4 11 Print Date:
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Above 4
Single-Family! Owner Occupied
1937
2,499
Full / None
FHA - Gas / Yes AC
SF: 450
4
2
18-028-24-24-0011 PIN
Deed
Contract
Address 4623 WOODDALE AVE
Map Area 3 Country Club
Route Number 009-004-120
Legal 0012 0009 74820
Land Basis 1 Front Rear Side 1 Side 2 R. Lot SF Acres
FF Main
Sub Total
70.00 70.00 124.00 124.00 0.00
8,680.00 0.199
Grand Total* 17,360.00 0.399
Plat Map
City of Edina Assessor
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a/1/1999 Vies,000 28 B FR (MAIN)
:35 [1165] 2
Ttl Rms 9
Below
Att Frame 380 SF
'Includes all land areas
Residential Dwelling
Occupancy
Year Built
Ttl Living Area
Bsmt/Attic
Heat/AC
Bsmt Finish
Ttl Bdrms
Ttl Fireplaces
Full Bath
3/4 Bath
1/2 Bath
18 FR GAR
20 [380]
6 19
18
17
4
F
Plumbing (More)
Sale Date Recording
17
Sketch 1 of 1
Fri, July, 12, 2002 7:48 AM Page 1 Inc
13
Garage
12
7
5 28 9
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CITY ASSESSOR REAL ESTATE DATA BASEMENT I
Bsmt. Area
I" FLOOR
Kit. Rating
2" FLOOR . Ae
Actual
Unfinished GBA
Unfin. l" GBA I. D. Number Dwl. Type
a_ 0 ZS' - ,l' y_ .24/- aa// SF Sq Ft 42SO Excellent I
1/'
Effective /.2,0
Neighborhood Zoning Very Good 2 Functional % Unfin. 2"d GBA
Property Addreu ,-,
9' Z3 e
/(7‘,..
Crawl/Slab I Standard 3 Economic %
Finished Bsmt. Substandard 4 Manual Unfin. GBA
Model % 4/0 No
Obsolete 5 Yes I
Owner Interior Interior Condition Dimensions
Bsmt. Quality/Class Plaster I V.. Plaster I I/ Excellent I x
Legal I thru I 3 Sheetrock 2 Sheetrock 2 Good 2
Paneling 3 Paneling 3 Average 3 1,/ x
Neighborhood Rating Dormers Deck Baths _ Trim Trim Fair 4
Very Good 1 Length I Area
//</
Spa Hardwood I Hardwood I Substandard 5 x =
Good 2 I/ Finish 2 Deluxe Softwood 2 Softwood 2
Average 3 Construction , Quality I -5 I V Full Painted 3 / Painted 3 V House Room Count x =
Fair 4 Wood Frame 1 tr Patio 3/4 Other 4 Other 4 Total Rooms
Substandard 5 Masonry Walls 2 Area 1/4 Floor Floor Bedrooms x =
Site Rating Other 3 Bath Rating Wood I t/ Wood 1 Family
Very Good 1 Quality 1 - 5 I Quality 1- 5 Carpet 2 Carpet 2 %/- Living x
Good 2 ‘Z Exterior Walls/Trim Porch Tile 3 Other 3 Dining
Fair 3 Stone 1 Glazed Area Fireplace Concrete 4 Kitchen x
Minimum 4 Brick 2 # of / None
Baths Baths Other
Adj. Prop. Influence Stucco 3 Quality I - 5 1 Spa Spa Total Baths l" Fl Area
/, -?.? 5/ Positive 1 Wood 4
17
Screened Area Quality 1 - 5 I .2 Deluxe Deluxe # of
Equal 2 J Metal 5 Elec. Service r" Full Full 33
c2
/ Sales 2" Fl Area /, /6 5 Negative 3 Masonite 6 Quality 1 - 5 1 Standard 1 i., % „. 3/4 I I - Date
View Other 7 Open Area Substandard 2 1/2 1," 1/4 I - Price G.B. Area
2 v99 Positive 1 Vinyl 8 Heating Bath Rating Bath Rating
Equal 2 Quality 1 - 5 I Hot Water 1 Quality 1 - 5 -4
, Quality 1 - 5
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, I - Code Partial Const. Interior Insp./
Negative 3 1/ Roof Type Garage #1 Forced Air 2 V 2 - Date Yes 1 Yes I
Arch./Appeal Gable 1 Floor Area 3rd Electric 3 Fireplace Fireplace 2 - Price No 2
Excellent 1 Hip 2 Gravity 4 # of
None /
14 of
None
Left Tag: Yes No
Very Good 2 , Mansard 3 Ext. Walls S Other s 2 - Code Flat Charge
Average 3 t7 Gambrel 4 Number Cars 2 Quality I - 5 1 3 Quality 1 - 5 3 - Date Add
Fair 4 Flat 5 Condition 3 Bsmt. Room Count 1" Room Count 2"`I Room Count 3 - Price
Substandard 5 Roof Cover , Attached 1 t/ Total Rooms / Total Rooms .51 Total Rooms 3 Sub
Qualit /Class Shingles 1 17 Detached 2 Bedrooms Bedrooms Bedrooms 3 3 - Code
1
,
S ol
Wood Shakes 2 Tuckunder 3 Family / Family `'.., Other Inspection Information
P & G 3 Built-In 4 Kitchen Living J Appr. No.
A
cte/1) Permit Date
Shape Slate Tile 4 Garage #2 Other Dining J..
A - 0 1 V Windows Floor Area 4,1,....i,l, =sr Kitchen J.. INT. LAYOUT Appr. Date
0")/ZAZ
Last Int. Insp.
B- L 2 Casement I OtDer Standard 1
C - U 3 Dbl. Hung 2 V Ext. Walls V.I4ZZ•c4, Ape., Non-Standard 2 Lanl Characteristics
D - Irreg. 4 Gliders 3 Number Cars Paved Street I IV Frontage
Style Awning 4 Condition Curbs 2 IV. Left
I Story 1 Patio Doors Attached 1 Sidewalk 3 IV Rear
SE/SF 2 8 of Detached 2 N4147-Aetes isa/40-)/4-Pog ci72" oliai.r44/ Sewer Avail. 4 ir Right
Split Level 3 Walkout Tuckunder 3 Water Avail 5 ‘./. Eff. Width
I '/. 4 Quality I- 5 Built-In 4 Gas 6 1./°- Eff. Depth
1 1/2 5 Pool Buried Elec. 7 Area
1 'A 6 Air Conditioning ,
V
Area Alley 8 Irreg Shape
2 Story 7 1/ Yes I On River 9 On Lake
Other 1 8 No 2 Quality I - 5 I River Rating 10 Lake Rating
Other 2 9 Wooded 11 Landscape
Other 3 10 Influences 12 61 Acreage
Other 4 11 Print Date:
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY RECORD AND APPRAISAL CARD
STREET ADDRESS 4623 Wooddale Avenue
ASSESSMENT DIST. SCHOOL DIST. NO. 17
LOT 12 BLOCK 9
ADD. COUNTRY CLUB DISTRICT BROWN SECTION
PLAT NO. 74820
PARCEL NO.
BUILDING PERMIT RECORD
Date Number Amount Purpose
/I-IT fjA — Net SiT
g -
URBAN LOT RECORD Parcels covered by
same homestead.
List parcel numbers.
IMPROVEMENTS STREETS
Asphalt
Concrete
Brick
Sidewalks
Curb & Gutter
City Water
TOPOGRAPHY
Level
High
Low
Gravel Sanitary Sewer
DRAINAGE
Good-Fair-Poor
LOCATION
Corner Lot
Inside Lot
Storm Sewer
Nat'l Gas
Residential
Dbl. Bung.
ZONING OR USE
Dirt
with alley
Commercial
Industrial
Multi-Family
General Desirability: Good Fair Poor
Other:
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LAND VALUE COMPUTATIONS
Frontage
Figured
Average
Depth
Unit
Price
Unit
Percent
Front. Ft.
Price Top. Intl.
i
YEAR.
Valuation changes to be entered on nest line. Indicate year and outhorty — Assessor, Final Equalized k.ba• emcnt e etc.
EAR
MARKET
VALUE OF
LAND
MARKET
VALUE OF
STRUCTURES
TOTAL
MARKET
VALUE
FULL VALUE
OF LAND
FULL VALUE
OF
STRUCTURES
TOTAL VALUE HOME-
OF LAND STEAD
AND
STRUCTURES Yes No
HOMESTEAD REMAINDER
25% 6) 40%
ASSESSED VALUES
TOTAL
V • liqt
1993
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1024441 26 /3oO 1363761
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Date Consideration Kind of Inst. Remarks
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY RECORD AND APP,RAISAL CARD
ADDRESS --4a 3 •
PLAT NO 72-/Z3Z0
DESCRIPTION OF PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE OTHER STRUC i .,
.E DWLG. Yr. Built /9 Grade V No. of Stories_ ...-- Const. Cost GARAGE Grade Yr. Built ,
'I. DWLG. Observed Physical Condition: Good Normal 4-‘," Fair Poor Mo. Rental _
.
Found. Floor Roof_
Finish Overhead Door Z NDATION ROOF PLUMBING ROOMS WIRING
to Flat City Water / Living Room BX CABLE BREEZEWAY Describe: "te..- ,4:11
Blk. ,- Gable s, Well & Pump Dining ,-- Rigid Conduit ' f/1 Cf: .,._ lj /4.--...C7 , Hip Sewer .- Kitchen BUILT-INS
'-j1 - /1-L 4- C-,441, Irregular • -- Septic Tank Bedrooms Breakfast Nook U (.... 7
ERIOR WALLS Shingle, Asphalt Cesspool Den or Study Bookcases YARD IMPROVEMENTS Driveways, Fences, Ret.
.ant6Sheatios- Shingle, Wood i.....- Baths (3 Fixt.) Rec. Room China Closet
Shakes Slate Half Bath (2 Fixt.) Utility Extra Kit. Cabts. Describe: Patios, Swimming Pools,
sition Shakes Tile Single Fixtures Refrigerator •
ad Roll, Composition Hot W.—Flet.—za-os— (._ - fei9i, 74,1 /6...›, jrAl Range Cr Oven
Shakes Water Softner k../ INTERIOR FINISH Dishwasher r
Veneer Tar and Gravel Hdwd. Floors Garbage Disp.
or Rug. Insulated HEATING Softwood Floors OUT BUILDINGS Sheds, Cabins, Boathouses, SI
or Face Fireplaces Inside ,l, Concrete Floors TILING (Sq. Ft.)
BASEMENT Fireplaces Outside Linoleum Floors Cer. r Plas. Describe:
None Full Hot Air: Pipeless Carpeted Floors Bath Hall
led Yes • No Partial % Piped (Gravity) Hardwood Trim ' Kitchen
CHES Unfinished Forced Circul'tn Softwood Trim BUILDING DIAGRAM AN I: Partitioned Steam -- Plastered Int. MISCELLANEOUS
Finished , % ....-H. Water or Vapor Drywall Int. Incinerator Draw to scale and sh
Walkout % Radiant Concealed Laminated Swim. Pool
Oil— Coal— es— ,'
Appraisal By: ---- Interior Inspected Yes 1.- No of
STRUCTURAL VALUE COMPUTATIONS
STRUCTURES -- DIMENSIONS AREA
SQ. FT. RATE/S.F DEP. Cr OBS.
% OFF
NET
RATE/S.F
MARKET
VALUE
E X :\D \ 4 Li me__
Charges
-. • . _- ..- of V _..,"1 Rept Cost I / -7/ --71/.C...1 L I//ALS' 2 dql :%. '72 1,4"
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PROPERTY SURVEY INFORMATION
This information is not required, but, you may include any comments you
wish to have considered for the property survey. Attach additional
sheets if needed.
John P. Sieff
4623 Wooddale Avenue
1. YEAR BUILT
2. YEAR PURCHASED
3. PURCHASE PRICE
N37
4. COMMENTS ON DESIRABILITY OF:
(a) NEIGHBORHOOD . .
(b) YOUR LOT . . . 6,,,,-,(
41 (c) YOUR HOME . . . 0
5. COMMENTS ON CONDITION OF YOUR HOME: --
,e,e4i2 cia444e,
6. OTHER COMMENTS:
We su -,,::;ect you include any comments you feel pertinent on this enclosure
as the person inspecting your home will be listing information only and
not making conclusions at that time. Thank you for your co-operation. Page 30 of 56
Status within District: Pivotal Complementary X Intrusion
Photographs Roll#: 0 Frame#:
Surveyor: Lynne VanBrocklin Spaeth, Heritage Preservation Associates, Inc. Date: Summer, 1980 Page 31 of 56
Edina Country Club District: Historic and Architectural Survey Form
Summer, 1980
Address: PIN#:k'S Parcel#: Lot: ti Block:
Owner: Occupant:
Use: Condition:
Date of Construction: c.-C"?.>k
Original Owner:
Architect/Builder:
Subsequent Owners:
Original Use:
Historical Infoiivation (if available):
Style: Definitive Style Features:
Number of Stories: Setback from Sidewalk:
Roof Shape & Roofing Materials: Building Materials & Building Colors:
Additions/Alterations: Scale: or.
Size & Spacing of Windows:v,,, Size & Spacing of Doors:
Garage/Outbuildings: Distinctive Landscape Features:
Comments:
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PID #: 18-028-24-24-0011
Property Address: 4623 Wooddale Aye
Edina. MN 55424
Multiple Address: No
Lot/Block 0121009
Addition: Country Club District,Brown
Legal(120):
Owner(s): Jeffrey J Ruehl
Cathy L Ruehl
Property Classification: Residential - Homestead
2015 EMV: 843,000
2014 EMV: 834,000
2013 EMV: 948,200
Last Sale: 121112001 - 729.900 - Conventiona
Lot Size: 3,652 Sq,Ft / Acres
Zoning: R-1
Dwelling Type: Single Family
Style: Two Story
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Actual Year Built: 1937
Gross Building Area: 2.592
Basement Area: 1„255
Bsmt Finished %: 40
Garage #1: 2 Car Attached
Garage #2: None
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HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
STAFF REPORT
Originator Meeting Date Agenda # VI. A.
Joyce Repya October 13, 2015 H-15-11
Senior Planner
APPLICANT: Jeff & Cathy Ruehl
LOCATION: 4623 Wooddale Avenue
PROPOSAL: Certificate of Appropriateness to add a front entry portico
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness Request
Subject to Conditions
INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located on the east side of the 4600 block of Wooddale
Avenue. The existing home, a Colonial Revival style, was constructed in 1936.
The Certificate of Appropriateness request is for the addition of a new front entry
portico.
New Front Entry Portico
The proposed 26.25 square foot (7' x 3'9") front entry canopy requires a COA
because it is a structural change to the street facing façade of the home. The
new portico is designed to provide protection from the elements at the front entry;
and is proportional to the front façade of the home. The plans depict a flat roof
with a cedar balustrade (2x2 rails) above; and 2- 8x8 cedar posts. The portico is
proposed to cover the existing stoop.
CONSULTANT VOGEL'S OPINION:
Consultant Vogel reviewed the plans and observed that the subject property is
not individually eligible for designation as an Edina Heritage Landmark.
However, is considered a contributing heritage preservation resource in the
context of the Country Club Historic District. Although somewhat altered from its
as-built appearance, it is a representative example of a Colonial Revival style
dwelling that was built in 1936 during the district's period of historical significance
(1924-1944) and reflects the architectural design standards imposed by the
developer on new homes constructed in the Country Club District.
The COA is required because the front door entrance to the house is the focal
point of the façade and an important historic character defining element of the
Colonial Revival aesthetic.
The proposed new front porch meets the standards for rehabilitation of historic
properties and the district plan of treatment, which do not require restoration of
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H-15-1
4623 Wooddale Avenue
October 13, 2015
the original front entrance. As built, the main entrance to the house featured a
classical (broken triangular) pediment and pilasters; but this feature was altered
by an earlier remodeling project. No historic fabric will be lost as a result of the
work being proposed; what remains of the original front entry moldings will be
preserved intact; the new portico has been designed to complement the
architectural character of the house; and the proposed work would be entirely
reversible without causing damage to the rest of the historic façade. Small front
entry porticoes with square columns are a common characteristic of Colonial
Revival style homes; the porch roof, with its open balustrade and square
balusters, is also consistent with early twentieth century Colonial Revival houses.
Therefore, I recommend approval of the COA.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION & FINDINGS:
Staff agrees with Consultant Vogel's evaluation of the proposed COA application
and too recommends approval of the plans for the front entry portico.
Findings supporting the recommendation include:
• No significant character defining details will be destroyed;
• there will be no substantial loss of historic fabric;
• The new porch will be compatible with the scale and proportions of the
historic façade;
• The details of the new portico are characteristic of the Colonial Revival
aesthetic; and
• The new work is reversible (if it was to be removed in the future, the
essential form and integrity of the house would be unimpaired).
Conditions associated with the approval recommendation include:
• Subject to the plans presented.
Deadline for City Action: November 25, 2015
2
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Requested Front Entry change for 4623 Wooddale Ave
My wife Cathy and I have lived at 4623 Wooddale for almost 14 years. During that
time we have slowly been restoring our home, always with an eye towards keeping
the original character intact, both inside and out. The history of our neighborhood is
important to us. My wife grew up in a similar neighborhood outside Detroit and I
have always been fascinated by history. In fact, the picture of our home we supplied
was taken with one of my vintage cameras, a Rolleiflex Twin lens Reflex camera
from the 1950's.
In researching our option we spent time walking the neighborhood getting ideas we
could incorporate in our design. We feel the design is very consistent with
architecture of the home and the neighborhood.
Our plan is to remove the current front entry over hang, which is not original to the
house and is in very poor condition. And replace it with a small porch roof that will
offer more protection from the weather and will add to the curb appeal of the home.
We will be using cedar and it will be painted white to match the rest of the home.
We will be keeping the existing front step and door surround.
Thank You
Jeff and Cathy Ruehl
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October 14, 2015
Jeff and Cathy Ruehl 4623 Wooddale Avenue Edina, MN 55424
Re: File # H-15-11 Certificate of Appropriateness - Changes to street facing facade Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ruehl:
I am sending you the Certificate of Appropriateness approved by the Heritage
Preservation Board for the addition of a front entry portico to your home. Be advised that approval is subject to the conditions outlined in the certificate. Any changes to what was approved must be brought back to the Heritage Preservation Board for review. Furthermore, there is a 10 day appeal period during which the decision can be appealed to
the City Council. I encourage you to wait until the appeal period has passed to begin
your project. I thank you for your cooperation with the Certificate of Appropriateness process. Once the construction is complete, please have your contractor arrange a final inspection with
me. I wish you the best of luck with your project, and feel free to contact me if you have
any questions. Sincerely,
Joyce Repya Senior Planner 952-826-0462
jrepya@EdinaMN.Gov
Enclosure
Page 40 of 56
EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Pursuant to the requirements of Section 36-722 of the City Code of the City of
Edina, no owner or contractor shall demolish any building in whole or in part; move a building or structure to another location; excavate archeological features, grade or move earth in areas believed to contain significant buried heritage resources, or commence new construction on any property designated as an Edina Heritage Landmark without a
Certificate of Appropriateness. The Heritage Preservation Board reviews applications for
City permits in relation to designated heritage landmarks. Criteria and guidelines used in reviewing applications for Certificate of Appropriateness are contained in Section 36-722 (a - f) of the City Code. Issuance of this Certificate of Appropriateness is subject to the plans approved. Any change in the scope of work will require a new Certificate of
Appropriateness. A final inspection by the City Planner is required when the work is
completed. File #: H-15-11 Historic Property: 4623 Wooddale Avenue
Property Owner: Jeff and Cathy Ruehl
Proposed Work: Certificate of Appropriateness for a new front entry portico Decision: Approved
Conditions: Subject to: The plans presented Date: October 13, 2015
Joyce Repya Senior Planner
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: June 10, 2025 Item Activity: Discussion
Meeting: Heritage Preservation Commission
Agenda Number: 6.2
Prepared By: Emily Dalrymple, Assistant City Planner
Item Type: Other Department: Community Development
Item Title: Century Home Signs
Action Requested:
Review sign designs from the Communications Department.
Information/Background:
The HPC is working on Century Home signage with the Communications Department. The
Communications Department provided a few designs for the HPC's review.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Century Home Yard Sign Options
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: June 10, 2025 Item Activity: Discussion
Meeting: Heritage Preservation Commission
Agenda Number: 6.3
Prepared By: Emily Dalrymple, Assistant City Planner
Item Type: Report & Recommendation Department: Community Development
Item Title: 2026 Work Plan Discussion Follow Up
Action Requested:
Discuss the City Council work session and the 2026 HPC work plan draft.
Information/Background:
Follow up discussion from City Council work session 6/3/25.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Council Memo_HPC-PC Joint Work Session
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All City Council members present. Work Session kickoff by City Manager Neal. Manager Neal
reminds City Council about the new protocol for two-year work planning with boards and commissions
to better align and sync up with budget processes and other organizational work planning. Previous
board and commission work plans were developed and meant to be implemented annually. Manager
Neal mentions the City of Edina’s long history with boards and commissions, and that City Council
members often originate from these volunteer board or commission positions. Manager Neal hands off
meeting facilitation to Special Projects & Engagement Manager, MJ Lamon.
Lamon reiterates the structure and dynamics of previous joint work sessions between
boards/commissions and City Council wherein volunteers were simply updating the City Council on how
the work plan activities were or were not progressing. The two-year adjusted work plan process takes a
step back and asks volunteers and City Council to utilize joint work sessions for dialogue between these
two groups (commissioners and City Council) to better align priorities and initiatives with one another in
hopes for those priorities and initiatives to be better received and find more success. Lamon offers a
generic goal of having four to five work plan items on each board/commission work plan to help ensure
there are not overloaded capacities for volunteers. This capacity consideration (as well as other
important takeaways) was lifted from commissioner feedback received from the board/commission
experience survey. Lamon mentions the reason this process is beginning with the Heritage Preservation
Commission (HPC) and Planning Commission (PC) because much of their scope is carved out in state
statute. Lamon hands it over to HPC Chair Thomas Everson and Vice-Chair Katie Pope to begin
conversation with City Council on developing their work plan for 2026-2027.
Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) discussion
Chair Everson began by overviewing the current work plan items included on their 2025 work plan
(Edina Heritage Landmarks, Certificate of Appropriateness Applications, Heritage Preservation Award,
Administration & Community Development
EdinaMN.gov
Date:June 3, 2025
To:Mayor and City Council
From:Zoe Johnson, City Management Fellow
MJ Lamon, Special Projects & Engagement Manager
Cary Teague, Director of Community Development
Emily Dalrymple, Assistant City Planner
Subject:Heritage Preservation Commission & Planning Commission 2026-2027 Commission Work
Plan Development Joint Work Session Minutes
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Century Home program outreach, and public outreach for ordinance and Country Club Plan of
Treatment changes) to help frame the conversation for the next, two-year work plan for 2026-2027. CM
Jackson asks about the workload and reasoning behind multiple awards, and if they are complimentary
to one another. Chair Everson responds by saying the Heritage Preservation Award (dedicated to those
who contributed to the historic fabric of the community and made an outstanding contribution to the
preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and use of Edina’s heritage resource) is one that they have been
trying to get better community outreach for, as submission typically comes from within the HPC. While
there was a fantastic external nomination that came late this year, this is not the traditional norm. To
gain more awareness of the Heritage Preservation Award, HPC has been working on the incorporation of
yard signs to better signify the award program to hopefully attract more engagement from the
community. Century Homes is a program dedicated to homes in Edina over 100 years old, and again, the
commission is focused on targeting different audiences better to find more success and awareness with
the program, but that this has been a difficult endeavor. CM Jackson reflects on these items and says
that it sounds like a lot of work for city Communications staff and if this is reasonable for them to take
on. Manager Neal asserts that these two awards do not add too much to their pretty consistent
workloads, but that CM Jackson’s question is important to reflect on. Chair Everson thinks that the
awards are in a good place right now and that the HPC feels we just need to focus on outreach and
communication with more community groups, but that they are thinking about how they as a volunteer
group better ebb and flow with capacities. CM Risser asks if the HPC has a presence at the Edina Art Fair
and any other community events to help raise awareness. While this may be even more work with
limited success attributed to it, CM Risser thought the HPC should consider that in a future meeting
although this is her processing in real time and just an initial reaction. CM Agnew asks if the HPC is
thinking that less work is needed and if volunteers are having a hard time keeping up with what we’ve
got going on. CM Agnew reflects that it may be better to think about how to incorporate capacity for
larger strategic items like zoning code and comprehensive plan updates. Chair reflects that the zoning
code update and comprehensive plan update may be too much to add to the HPC given workload. Chair
Everson asks if the HPC should consider holding off on presenting new awards to new people/places and
focus on celebrating existing winners instead so the HPC doesn’t feel like we are forcing an award on
something not as merited as others. CM Pierce joins the conversation to say that it seems to him that
the scope of work is relatively the same given a few tweaks to the work plan here and there.
CM Pierce did not have additional questions or ideas but wanted to let the HPC know that if they
start getting into an initiative and struggle to find success to let the City Council know. CM Risser asks if
there is anything on the HPC’s mind that concerns them and they believe it is something that City
Council should know, reach out and get it on our radar. CM Risser asks if they have any concerns as a
commission at the moment. Chair Everson reports that the HPC doesn’t have any concerns currently,
but that the new hired consultants have been great to work with and while there has been a lot of
turnover within the HPC recently the onboarding process (between existing commissioners, staff and
hired consultants) has been great for relating everything back to the “greener” members to ensure
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we’re all on the same page regardless of individual backgrounds and expertise areas. CM Jackson says
that we are just saying some of this stuff because we want you all to have a good experience and feel
like a job well done as you carry out these items.
Mayor Hovland agrees and says that your work is a lot like ours: responsibility to focus on the here
and now but also keep watch on the future and what is coming next, always keeping a strategic mindset.
He also thought that the HPC should be thinking about the comprehensive plan a bit. Mayor Hovland
reflected that a lot of the HPC’s work ends in -tion (preservation, communication, education, etc.) and
that carving out our own identity as a community in the metro is not easy, especially as a first-ring
suburb. HPC helps us find and celebrate our identity, and people enjoy and appreciate that. Chair
Everson says that keeping one eye to the future and trying to better leverage how we work with the
Planning Commission to figure out how our work relates to the comprehensive plan is something they
will chat more about as a commission. Mayor Hovland worries about the burden we are setting up for
the average resident who is just trying to find a quality home with Plan of Treatment financing
considerations. He thinks that the HPC’s flexibility to revisit historic homes and properties to ensure they
do not sit vacant would be a great project for the commission. CM Agnew mentions that last Thursday,
the City Council and staff had a conversation on Affordable Housing in Edina. CM Agnew asked what we
can do about the tear down homes, and wonders if we can expand the definition of different things to
help prevent tear downs from existing real estate in Edina. Manager Neal says that unless we can show
we have a group of these homes with some architectural uniqueness that is associated with the
geographical area, this is really difficult to do. Chair Everson stated that someone came in during
community comment and asked the same thing: what can we do to protect the rest of these houses
from being torn down and forgotten. Manager Neal says that there are other actions we can take to
slow that process down but that affects our community’s economics and you will undoubtedly hear
from those families if we try to do that. CM Risser wonders if some kind of recognition for mid-century
modern home could be a baby step for us – maybe “mid-century home of the year" but there are
already a lot of awards the HPC facilitates. She then asks about perhaps every other year. Staff liaison
Dalrymple informs the group that there was a mid-century modern home recognized as one of those
awards this year. CM Risser asks if that was a standalone award for mid-century homes, and staff and
HPC answer no. An HPC member asks if there is a way to educate the community and residents to think
about all of the possibilities outside of tearing down homes; can we educate or entice buyers and
builders to think about these alternatives because oftentimes people tend not to see things unless its
right in front of them. CM Risser loves this idea. Vice-Chair Pope asks if the HPC could ever partner with
different associations or groups to help with this education – perhaps there could be something resident
driven where we coordinate a nice, mid-century modern tour in the community where residents can
speak about their homes, and educate others on why its important to retain the current housing
portfolio, etc. CM Risser really loves this idea. CM Pierce says that we are doing now what we said we
wouldn't do at the beginning of this work session (creating a bigger workload for volunteer
commissioners). CM Pierce says that he does not have an issue with this, but that he wants the
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commission to think about this idea and assess the merit behind it and then come back later and let us
know what you have decided on it. Mayor Hovland says that he is looking forward to hearing back from
all of you.
Planning Commission (PC) discussion
Chair Bennett begins the conversation with City Council by saying that unlike prior years when
PC is debating between seven or eight items, we are going for something simpler because one item is
enormous and takes most of our capacity. Currently, PC has bimonthly meetings, the zoning code
update (which includes almost everything from the PC’s “parking lot”), and zoning code update delivery
that is complimentary to the comprehensive plan update. Chair Bennett focuses on some key feedback
from PC lifted from the board/commission experience survey and shared those takeaways with the
Council to say that the PC is always thinking about how we can improve the process. A lot of the
conversations between commissioners and residents dovetail into former conversations surrounding
process and engagement. Chair Bennett asserted that PC wants discussion around this because it is such
a hugely important part of our job to share advisory information with you and so PC is hoping to get
your reactions. Our takeaways were:
1. Length of meetings and quantity of meetings (duplicates)
2. Reduce commissioners
3. Lack of unity between outcomes and recommendations from City Council
4. Managing meetings more effectively with conduct/conflict
5. Getting questions to staff earlier
6. Combining question and answer period so staff and residents can ask
questions altogether
7. Tension between quality/quantity with engagement opportunities (providing
opportunities for engagement while understanding that we need to be strategic
how and when this is, and duplicate meetings are a ton of work for staff
Chair Bennett asks City Council to wait and think about this on your own time to reflect and get back to
us on what you think. CM Risser liked the way Chair Bennett presented things and how you are thinking
about being resourceful and efficient, and continued to explain her issues with the Edina zoning code
and it’s processes. Mayor Hovland delivers a cautionary note by saying that the PC may get guidance
from the City Council and while individual comments are important they are not the direction of the
entire City Council. He continues by saying even if it is the direction of the entire elected body, that
direction is not something “found in the ten commandments”. Collective decisions of the Council are
especially important in this context because some people on the Council and in the community really
don't agree with them. Commissioner Felt added that we (PC and City Council) live in a town with a lot
of people and a lot of opinions and limiting what people bring to us isn't our role as commissioners. CM
Jackson said that she would be interested in a summary of the experiences of different commissioners
with regarding small area plans including how these small area plans work in reality (especially the
Southdale plan) because they have a lot of impact on the community. “How did that process feel? Can
we make it more efficient and less contentious, or is that just the nature of the work?” Chair Bennett
said that seems like it would naturally happen with the leg work for the comprehensive plan update. CM
Jackson asks about PC training and how it is going. Staff liaison Teague says that the PC all tries to carry
out training at least once per year. Chair Bennett feels this training is incredibly useful and helpful,
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although not all commissioners participate. He adds that because you are relying on us to be stewards
and advisory to you, we are really focused on all things technical (not political). CM Jackson says that
anyone interested in more training is something she would support.
Mayor Hovland asks about the PC’s intentions with aligning recommendations with the zoning
code update and comprehensive plan update. Chair Bennett affirmed that PC is dedicated to that
strategic alignment and that is the direction everyone is excited about. CM Pierce joins in by saying that
the real challenge is we don't know what the consequences are of that alignment…will it be better or
worse? He thinks we must figure out a way that we can better flesh out if this could be successful. CM
Pierce said from an affordable housing perspective, he often feels we try to control the market. He
thinks what we really need to do is have a zoning code and comprehensive plan that encourages the
kind of housing that we are supportive of naturally occurring in the community that gets to the
affordability/attainability concerns we have. He feels the City kind of needs to shift and think about how
we carry out the zoning code and comprehensive plan in a way that better encourages these types of
housing opportunities for community, and that we can't wait to have the conversation of "what housing
types do we want in the community?".
CM Pierce understands everyone on PC wants to express their opinion, but making it a point
while serving on the PC to have a culture of not restating points previously made by other
commissioners might alleviate the pontification on the dais. CM Pierce also talked about alignment of PC
and City Council decisions by saying he is unsure if our decisions should align. He said that he is trying to
convince myself that the zoning code and comprehensive plan, if we collectively agree with these items
then yes, we are aligned but unless the PC is bringing up any potential code or plan violations during PC
meetings, he is not going to feel comfortable executing those aspects of the PC’s work. CM Agnew
stated that as we are going through this zoning code overhaul and language cleanup, we should
continue to work with consultants but also try to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) as much as we can to
be efficient in this work. She said that then the PC should use their own intelligence to review and make
it make sense, but using both resources would provide a good lens. CM Agnew does not suggest using it
in a silo, but as a complimentary tool.
The PC asked about what City Council is curious about or has preliminary feedback for pain
points as they work through the zoning code update. CM Risser mentions incorporating caps or limits to
zoning code variants. CM Pierce asks what this means. CM Risser said other cities operate with variant
caps based on some kind of percentage model that backs us into understanding what plan proposed
would have more substantial variants. The PC asks if this means capping within the PUD itself, by
district, or what she means by this. CM Pierce said that this seems arbitrary to him which is why I asked
the question of what that means, so he thinks we need to start with the outcome we are going for -
again, if we are interested in more of these products in our community housing portfolio, then we need
to start with how we can reach that. Mayor Hovland said the PC could even go a step back further and
think about legislature issues with local control and land use…how can Edina’s community address those
issues effectively and within our purview? Commissioner Felt said that there are some things that come
before us that shouldn't be in our purview. Commissioner Daye felt that limiting what comes before the
PC would help make serving less complicated. CM Pierce said that sure, but we shouldn’t change
something if you don't know why we had that it that way in the first place; context is power and
understanding outcomes we want is really helpful to move forward effectively. CM Jackson reported she
is interested in minimum lot size analysis to understand how we could adjust this to better reach our
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goals of affordable housing. She also mentioned some communities making efforts to revitalize
industrial areas by making components of these different industries have some kind of tourism
component. Allowing the public to come in and participate to watch industrialists in real time is a
national trend she thinks would be welcomed, not controversial. CM Risser wonders how we move
forward on different projects in a way that is consistent with our zoning code and compliant without
pushing the edge of fairness, accountability and what is in our purviews. Chair Bennett said that he
thinks by successfully addressing the zoning code and comprehensive plan will address much of CM
Risser’s concerns, but we need to better start with how we can make things efficient for us, you and the
residents (hopefully by collecting an aggregate of process and culture items that affect us). CM Jackson
last asks if the PC could take a look into sign size as it relates to highway 100 in an effort to make Edina
more competitive (or just uniform) with neighboring community signage on major thoroughfares.
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