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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2015-076 Heritage Landmark 6901 Dakota Trail RESOLUTION NO. 2015-76 APPROVE ADDING THE EDINA HERITAGE LANDMARK DISTRICT (EHLD) OVERLAY ZONING DESIGNATION TO THE R-1 SINGLE DWELLING UNIT DISTRICT DESIGNATION TO THE OSKAM HOUSE, 6901 DAKOTA TRAIL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina,Minnesota,as follows: Section 1. BACKGROUND. 1.01 Mrs. Marri Oskam has asked that the Edina Heritage Landmark District designation be added to her property at 6901 Dakota Trail. The property is legally described as follows: Lot 1,Block 2,Overholt Hills Sally Addition 1.02 To accommodate the request,a determination of eligibility report was provided to the Heritage Preservation Board and approved on August 11,2014. The determination of eligibility report defined the following significance of the property: 1. The Oskam House is historically significant in the area of architecture under Criterion C - "Embodiment of the distinctive characteristics of an architectural style, design, period, type or method of construction; or that possesses high artistic values, or that represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction." 2. The Oskam House also possesses historic significance since its architect, Elizabeth Close of Close and Associates was an influential force in regional architecture; and her work is demonstrably important in women's history and architectural history. 3. The Oskam House's historical significance is a product of its association with the broad themes of suburban development and midcentury modern residential architecture in Edina. 4. The property is widely recognized by architects and architectural historians as one of the outstanding residential examples of the International style in the Twin Cities area. 1.03 On April 14,2015,the Edina Heritage Preservation Board approved the nomination study identifying the historic significance of the Oskam House and the plan of treatment providing guidance for the preservation of the property, and voted to recommend to the City Council that the EHLD overlay zoning designation be added to 6901 Dakota Trail. 1.04 In a letter dated June 5,2015,the Minnesota Historical Society identified the Oskam House as an ideal candidate for local designation,noting that the house is"a significant and extremely well-preserved example of International style,Close design." 1.05 On July 8,2015 the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed EHLD landmark overlay designation for the Oskam House and recommended approval.Vote: 7 Ayes and 0 Nays. CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street•Edina,Minnesota 55424 www.EdinaMN.gov•952-927-8861 •Fax 952-826-0389 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-76 Page 2 1.06 On August 5,2015,the City Council held a public hearing and considered the request. Section 2. FINDINGS 2.01 The proposal is consistent with the Heritage Preservation section of the Comprehensive Plan that calls for identifying significant heritage resources worthy of consideration in community planning,and adding the EHLD zoning designation to the underlying zoning of the heritage resource. 2.02 The overlay zoning criteria per Section 36-714 thru 719 of the City Code has been met. 2.03 The Oskam House is historically significant in the area of architecture under Criterion C - "Embodiment of the distinctive characteristics of an architectural style, design, period, type or method of construction; or that possesses high artistic values, or that represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction." 2.04 The Oskam House also possesses historic significance since its architect, Elizabeth Close was an influential force in regional architecture; and her work is demonstrably important in women's history and architectural history. 2.05 The Oskam House's historical significance is a product of its association with the broad themes of suburban development and midcentury modern residential architecture in Edina. 2.06 The property is widely recognized by architects and architectural historians as one of the outstanding residential examples of the International style in the Twin Cities area. Section 3. APPROVAL NOW THEREFORE,it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina,approves adding Edina Heritage Landmark District designation to the Oskam House,6901 Dakota Trail,which is subject to the attached Plan of Treatment. Adopted by the city council of the City of Edina,Minnesota,on August 5,2015. 1 1 ATTEST: Debra A. Mangen,City ClerO James B. Hovland, Mayor STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS CITY OF EDINA ) RESOLUTION NO. 2015-76 Page 3 • CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of August 5,2015,and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of 2015. City Clerk • I • RESOLUTION NO. 2015-76 Page 4 OSKAM HOUSE 6901 Dakota Trail Edina,Minnesota Edina Heritage Landmark Plan of Treatment By ordinance, no city permit may be issued for certain kinds of development activities (demolition, moving a building, new construction, and excavation) involving a designated Heritage Landmark without a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) approved by the Heritage Preservation Board. The City of Edina has adopted the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties as the authoritative guide for COA review decisions. Within the framework of these standards, and in consultation with the property owner, the Heritage Preservation Board has adopted the following plan of treatment specifically tailored to the preservation requirements of the Oskam House: 1. The Oskam House will be preserved in place and rehabilitated so that those features which are significant to its historical and architectural values can be preserved intact. These features include but are not limited to the following: 1 story with two levels of living space; compact rectangular plan (wider than deep); continuous low pitch "butterfly' roof; wood exterior wall cladding with vertical grooves; casement windows; balcony-type porch; open floor plan with living room, dining room and kitchen connected on the main level; fireplace with end-wall chimney;walk-out basement; and detached garage. • 2. Historically significant character defining architectural features should not be altered or destroyed as a result of any project permitted,funded,or assisted by the City of Edina. 3. Whenever possible, deteriorated architectural features should be repaired rather than replaced. In the event replacement is necessary, the new material should match the material being replaced in composition, design,color,texture, and other visual qualities. 4. Construction of new additions and adjacent accessory structures should be kept to a minimum and they should be designed to be compatible with the historic house in scale, size, and building materials. Additions should be designed to be distinguishable from the original construction and reversible. 5. Minor alterations and small structural additions should not be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant historic architectural features and the new work is compatible with the size, scale,color,material,and character of the historic property. 6. Mechanical equipment should be placed in an inconspicuous location where installation will require the least possible alteration to the structural integrity and physical appearance of the historic house and garage. 7. Landscape features such as decks, patios, mature trees, walkways, and setbacks that have • historically linked the house to its environment are important parts of the property's history and should be retained intact,whenever possible.