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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 10-25 HPB Meeting Minutes RegularAGENDA EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1983 AT 8:00 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM I. Approval of Minutes: September 27, 1983 11. Wooddale School, 4500 West 50th Street III. Carson House, 6001 Pine Grove Rd. I V . Other Business V. Next Meeting Date: November 22, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. VI. Adjournment EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1983 AT 8:00 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Foster Dunwiddie, Gordon Stuart, Lois Wilder and John Childs STAFF PRESENT: Harold Sand I. Approval of Minutes Gordon Stuart moved approval of the September 27, 1983 minutes. Lois Wilder seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. II. Wooddale School, 4500 West 50th Street Foster Dunwiddie said that the School Board has moved more rapidly than anticipated with the disposal of Wooddale School. The Board wishes to give the property to the City for park purposes. Mr. Dunwiddie represented the HPB at a joint meeting of the School Board and the City Council held on October 10, 1983. There have been newspaper articles reporting estimated costs of building repairs varying from $ 150,000 to $ 500, 000. Mr. Dunwiddie inquired about these estimates, contacting Mr. Doug Johnson, director of the Community Centers for the School District. Mr. Johnson referred him to Mr. Jim Hayman who prepared the cost estimate. The estimated cost of the repairs is $ 468, 500. and is proposed over three years. The repairs included complete new plumbing because the existing plumbing was old and leaking. The wiring was bad and fuses have been blowing right and left. The roof is leaking and a new roof is necessary. The unit ventilators need to be replaced and a new vacuum cleaner is necessary. Mr. Dunwiddie inspected the property and discussed the problems with the janitor. The roof membrane is sound however there is a flashing leak in the joint between the 1926 building and the 1936 addition. A new roof is not required immediately and the flashing repairs should cost about $ 5,000. The plumbing leak is in a copper pipe that was crimped, not the original plumbing. The original plumbing is in good condition and requires routine maintenance. There have not been any substantial problems with the elec- trical system or the unit ventilators. Mr. Dunwiddie reviewed the rental income from the building which is ahead of projected income and sufficient to meet the building overhead. Half of the costs are for custodians and this may be reduced. Bob Bahneman, City Building Inspector has not issued any orders for corrections and he is not aware of any problems. Mr. Dunwiddie drafted a number of memos discussing these points and has transmitted them to the City Council .and the Park Board. Mr. Dunwiddie indicated that demolishing the building will not add substantial open space to the site because the building covers only 120 of the land area. The building also contains a gymnasium that would be useful in City recreation programs. There are mitigating circumstances with Wooddale School because of its historic significance. HPB MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1983 PAGE 2 The City Council requested a report from staff discussing the need for the property and the terms of acquisition. This report will be considered at the November 7, 1983 meeting. Mr. John Childs suggested that the Board prepare a presentation for the Council. The property could be zoned in such a way that misuses can be avoided to protect the neighbors. The Board reviewed the report about the history of Wooddale School and agreed that it was acceptable. A proposal to zone the property Heritage Preservation District could be considered by the Planning Commission on November 2 and by the City Council on November 21. Mr. Childs reviewed the policy statement for consideration of HPD zoning and moved the adoption of the following findings of fact: 1. The physical nature of the building and land to be rezoned is important to the visual character and the history of the City. 2. The physical significance of the building or land could be diminished or destroyed by improper modifications and therefore HPD zoning is necessary to protect the property. 3. The overall condition of the building and land is good meaning there is no apparent need for major repairs but the property is in need of routine maintenance. 4. The criteria established by Ordinance No. 802 is satisfied because the building and land a)exemplify or reflect the broad cultural,and social history of the community. c) embody the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type specimen, inherently valuable for study of the period, style and method of construction. 5. The building and land is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Mrs. Lois Wilder seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Childs said given the historical significance of Wooddale School, the building lends itself to some historical uses, taking advantage of the Statutes, programs and grants that are available to this type of project. Mr. Childs moved that the Board offer its expertise and counsel for alternate use of the building that the Council may not be aware of. The Board would be happy to present options and financing packages to assist the Council in their deliberations. Mrs. Wilder seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. HPB MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 1983 PAGE 3 III. Carson House, 6001 Pine Grove Road Dr. Paul Carson donated a portion of the land to the City for open space at the October 10, 1983 City Council meeting. Mr. Dunwiddie discussed the preservation of the property with Dr. Carson after that meeting. Dr. Carson is not opposed to HPD zoning and he is interested in scenic easements to protect the house. Mr. Dunwiddie will attempt to tour the, property and discuss the matter further. IV. Other Business A. W. 50th St. Paving. Fran Hoffman, City Engineer, will present a proposal during November. B. Cascade. The project is still under consideration by the Engineer and the Watershed District. C. Sarah Baird Diaries. Jim Parsons is continuing to work on the project. V. Next Meeting Date: November 22, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. VI. Adjournment: 9:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Harold Sand