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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 11-27 HPB Meeting Minutes RegularA G E N D A EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1984, AT 8:00 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM I. Approval of Minutes: September 25, 1984 II. Historic St. Patricks Church, 7000 Cahill Rd. Sign Permit 111. Wooddale School IV. Historic Tours and Markers Update V. Other Business VI. Next Meeting Date: January 22, 1985, 8:00 p.m. VII. Adjournment MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1984 AT 8:00 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Foster Dunwiddie, Tom Martinson, Gordon Stuart and Mary Nelson. STAFF PRESENT: Harold Sand I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Martinson moved approval of the September 25, 1984 minutes. Mrs. Nelson seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. II. HISTORIC ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, 7000 Cahill Road. Mr. Sand reported that the Board approved a sign permit at the previous meeting subject to a location west of the east wall of the building. However, no one realized that the large evergreen tree blocks the view of the sign and forces a large setback from West 70th Street. The proponent requests an alternate location behind the flagpole. Mr. Martinson expressed concern that the development plans for the multiple family residence have not been pursued and the two year old plans are no longer valid. The Board should not deal with generic solutions but should review specific proposals that are ready for implementation. Mr. Sand advised the Board that the zoning ordinance provides a one year expiration time for preliminary development plan approval when final development plans are not submitted and approved. The preliminary approval granted in 1982 has expired and any renewed attempt to develop the property will require a new hearing by the Board. Mr. Dunwiddie requested that the sign and the development plans be considered two separate issues. Mr. Martinson moved approval of the revised sign location. Mr. Stuart seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Martinson moved that the previous approvals for the multiple dwelling project granted in 1982 are no longer valid because of the time that has expired. Any development of the site will be reviewed as a fresh proposal. Seconded by Gordon Stuart. All voted aye. Motion carried. III. WOODDALE SCHOOL, 4500 West 50th Street. Mr. Dunwiddie passed out copies of an article from the November 23, 1984 Minneapolis Star and Tribune concerning moving City Hall into Wooddale School. The article is premature in linking the concept of moving City Hall with the subject of a potential use for Wooddale School. The Minneapolis consulting firm of BRW Inc. has been hired by the City to consider a number of problems in the area, including West 50th Street traffic, parking and potential use of the Wooddale School site. They have prepared five preliminary concepts for the use of the school site: 1. Retain the existing building. 2. Retain the 1926 portion of the building and convert a portion of the site to park use. 3. Retain the front facade and corridor and remove the remainder of the building. 4. Retain the stone portico from the main entrance as a memorial. 5. Remove the entire building and integrate the site with Utley Park, south of West 50th Street. BRW Inc. has inspected the building and finds it structurally sound, in need of a new roof and mechanical improvements depending on the intended use. The estimated cost of providing a new exterior surface for options no. 2 and 3 is approximately equal to the cost of upgrading the additional portion of the structure preserved in option no. 1. BRW Inc. is also considering alternate roadway improvements for West 50th Street. All of the alter- natives maintain the existing 40 foot pavement width east of Wooddale Avenue. The most likely alternative for the portion west of Wooddale is a 52 foot wide roadway with a wide median and left turn lanes. The consultant is meeting with a committee of department heads and Council members Fred Richards and Leslie Turner. The consultant will present 2 or 3 alternatives that represent a consensus of the committee at a joint meeting of the Park Board and City Council on Tuesday, January 8 and 15, 1985 at the Wooddale School auditorium. The meeting will be publicized with a mailing to residents north of West 54th Street and east of Highway 100. The Board discussed the amount and distribution of park land compared to the population density in the northeast quadrant of the City. Mary Nelson inquired if the consultant's report included any demographic research for this quadrant. The report will not contain any information about potential uses for the building or financing options. The Board discussed financing programs that include the sale and lease back of the building for limited time periods. The Federal 25 percent investment tax credit for certified restorations of historic buildings could make the project attractive to private investors. The private corporation must own the building for a minimum of 5 years and during that period, no more than 35 percent of the floor area may be used for a tax exempt use such as government offices. Mr. Martinson will work on some financing proposals. Mr. Dunwiddie will meet with City Manager Rosland to discuss financing possibilities and potential use of the building. No further action taken. IV. HISTORIC TOURS AND MARKERS UPDATE. Harold Sand presented a completed copy of the Country Club District Walking Tour. The narration of the tour can take place if the Board wishes to proceed. No additional information was available about the Historic Markers program. V. OTHER BUSINESS. Mr. Dunwiddie inquired about the status of the Certified Local Governments Program. Mr. Sand said that there was no further information from the State Historic Preservation Office. VI. NEXT MEETING DATE. The Board decided to reschedule the December 25 meeting to Tuesday, December 18, 1984 at 8:00 p.m. The following meeting is January 22, 1985 at 8:00 p.m. VII. ADJOURNMENT. Mr. Martinson moved adjournment at 9:30 p.m. Mr. Stuart seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. Respectfu ly submitted, Harold Sand MEMORANDUM DATE: November 30, 1984 TO: Heritage Preservation Board FROM. Harold Sand SUBJECT: Meetings The City Council has scheduled joint meetings with the Park Board for consideration of development options for the Wooddale School site. The meetings will be held at the school auditorium on January 8 and 15, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. BRW, Inc., the consultant for the project, will present their report for public -comment. The next Heritage Preservation Board meeting is scheduled for December 18, 1984, at 8:00 p.m. in the reception conference room on the upper level at City Hall. The following Heritage Preservation Board meeting is scheduled January 22, 1985 at 8:00 p.m. HSJIde