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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 07-23 HPB Meeting Minutes RegularA G E N D A EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1985 AT 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM I. Approval of the Minutes : None 11. Wooddale School III. Plan Review: Proposed Dwelling 4528 Bruce Ave. So. (B-85-5) IV. Cornelius House (1910) 6101 France Avenue South V. Sly House (1866-70) 6128 Brookview Avenue VI. Other Business VII. Next Meeting Date: August 27, 1985, 7:30 P.M. VIII. Ad jou rnment MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1985 AT 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGERS CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Foster Dunwiddie, Gordon Stuart, David Gepner, John Childs, Gary Nyberg and Tom Martinson STAFF PRESENT: Harold Sand I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES; Mr. Martinson moved approval of the May 28, 1985 Minutes. Mr. Stuart seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Martinson moved approval of the June 25, 1985 Minutes as submitted. Mr. Stuart seconded, all voted aye. Motion carried. III. PLAN REVIEW; Proposed dwelling, 4528 Bruce Avenue Mr. Dunwiddie recalled that this item was previously considered May 28, 1985 and the Board requested a revised design more in character with the Country Club District. The proponent has submitted two new elevations and a rough floor plan of a proposed dwelling. Mr. Jeffrey Gustafson, the proponent and Mr. John Eckley the designer were not present with additional plans or a presentation. Ms. Pat Kitilson, 4529 Bruce Avenue asked that the Board take into consideration the appearance of the new structure relative to the adjacent dwellings. Mrs. Judy O'Brien, 4513 Bruce Avenue indicated she was interested in the property because she lived in the neighborhood and was a realtor who is involved with the property. Mr. Sand presented a drawing indicating the proposed dwelling would be somewhat higher than the adjacent dwellings. The designer was planning to reduce the height of the proposed dwelling as much as possible. The designer indicated additional drawings would be submitted however, nothing has been received. Mr. Peter Mahon, 4530 Bruce Avenue asked if the height of the dwelling has a bearing on the side yard setback. Mr. Sand advised him that the setback must be increased if the average height exceeds 15 feet. There are numerous nonconforming sideyards in the neighborhood. The Board discussed the plans and determined that the plans were inadequate to review. However, they wanted to convey some comments to the proponent concerning the design. The proposed dwelling appears to large for the lot and this block. (8:00 Gary Nyberg arrives) The dwelling appears to be more in scale with the larger lots in the Brown Section. The Farway Section has 50 foot wide lots, 1 1/2 story houses with approximately 1500 to 1800 sq. feet of floor area. The English Cottage style would be appropriate for this lot because the style is common in the District. however, the plans presented are not a period revival English Cottage style. Mr. Dunwiddie brought along slides to illustrate the style and suggested that the designer look at: 4632 Arden Avenue, 4624 Casco Avenue, 4517 Drexel Avenue which were cited as good examples of the English Cottage style in the Fairway section in the Country Club District survey. Two somewhat larger examples of the style are 4602 Moorland Avenue, and 4632 Browndale Avenue in the Brown section. Gordon Stuart moved to continue ue this request to August 27, 1985 to allow the preparation of adequate plans. John Childs seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried. IV. CORNELIUS HOUSE: 6101 France Avenue South Mr. Sand indicated that the Cornelius House is cited in History and Architecture of Edina, Minnesota as a significant, unaltered and well preserved example of a "Midwest Square" farm house. The structure was built in 1910 and occupied by the Cornelius family until last year when Mrs. Aldora Grace Hallaway (nee:Cornelius) passed away. The property was recently sold to Mr. and Mrs. Folke Victorsen who are considering development. The lot is 195 feet wide by 137 feet deep and is presently zoned R-1 single dwelling district. The adjacent lots north and south of the site are zoned R-2 Two Dwelling District and are developed with double dwellings. There are other R-1 properties across the street and north and south of the site fronting on France Avenue. The 1980 comprehensive land use plan indicates that the site maybe suitable for "low density attached residential use" which includes the R-2 zoning category. The designation in the plan does not guarantee a change in zoning because each use must be considered on the merits according to the facts and circumstance, at the time. The property is 26,715 square feet in area and they are discussing dividing it into two 97.5 foot wide lots. The Cornelius house would be located on the northerly lot and maintain a 14 foot side yard to the new property line according to the survey on file in the Building Department. Mr. Folke Victorsen said that there are 13 doubles south of the site and 7 doubles north of the site on France Avenue. This property was excluded because this is the original farm house. At one time they owned the whole area and this lot was excluded when it was developed. He said the exterior of the house is in excellent condition however, the interior requires a great deal of work to make it liveable today. Mrs. Victorsen said that she contacted Craig Larsen, City Planner before they purchased the property concerning the potential use. She specifically asked if the house had any historical value and he replied "no, not to his knowledge," She inquired if the Board felt the house has any historical value because they feel the best solution is to tear the house down. Mr. Martinson advised Mr. and Mrs. Victorsen that the Federal Government currently allows a 25 percent or 20 percent tax credit for a certified rehabilitation of a historic income producing property. Mr. Dunwiddie said that the property is identified in the historic building survey and the survey has been adopted as a planning tool for the city. The property is not zoned Heritage Preservation District or listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Board is unlikely to recommend tearing down any structure that has been identified as significant in the book. If the owner wishes to take advantage of the investment tax credit, the Board would have to consider a recommendation and make the necessary findings. Mr. Victorsen indicated that he has not made application for rezoning and subdivision at the present time but he would like to develop the property this fall. II. WOODDALE SCHOOL: Foster Dunwiddie said that Carl Bolander and Sons will move in tomorrow to demolish the building. Mr. Dunwiddie has identified parts of the structure that will be preserved. V. SLY HOUSE; (1866-70) 6128 Brookview Avenue Mr. Sand indicated that the house may have been offered for sale recently however, there is no sign in front at the present time. No further action taken. VI. OTHER BUSINESS: A. Red Wing workshop for Historic Preservation Commissions. Mr. Dunwiddie indicated workshops have been informative in the past. VTI.NEXT MEETING DATE: August 27, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. VIII. ADJOURNMENT: Gary Nyberg moved adjournment at 9:15 P.M. Gordon Stuart seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Harold Sand