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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 10-22 HPB Meeting Minutes RegularA G E N D A EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1985 AT 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM I. Approval of the Minutes: June 25, 1985 and July 23, 1985 II. Introduction of New Member: Mr. C.A. Stuppy 4624 Concord Terrace III. Plan Review: Proposed dwelling 4528 Bruce Avenue South, Country Club District, Fairway Section. National Register of Historic Places. IV. Report on HPC Conference, Red Wing, Minnesota V. Wood Haven Senior Residence - Demolition of 5020 Summit Avenue VI. Historic Markers Program Philip and Jane Campbell Residence 5312 Interlachen Blvd. Edina, Minnesota VII. Cornelius House 6101 France Avenue South VIII. Resolution of Appreciation for Foster Dunwiddie IX. Other Business: A. Study for New Historical Society Location X. Next Meeting Date: November 26, 1985, 7:30 p.m. XI. Adjournment MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1985, AT 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice chairman Gordon Stuart, Tom Martinson, John Childs, Gary Nyberg, David Gepner and Cy Stuppy STAFF PRESENT: Harold Sand I. Approval of Minutes Mr. Childs moved approval of the July 23, 1985 minutes as presented. Mr. Gepner seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. II. Introduction of New Member Mr. Cy Stuppy, 4624 Concord Terrace. Mr. Stuppy said that he is retired as vice president of a small car sales organization. He and his wife are interested in antiques and he has been interested in the City's history since he moved here 33 years ago. III. Plan Review: Proposed dwelling 4528 Bruce Avenue; Country Club District, Fairway Section. National Register of Historic Places. Mr. Sand provided copies of building plans submitted by Mr. John Eckley, designer on October 11, 1985 which illustrate a 1 1/2 story French style with a hip roof and copies of new plans submitted today illustrating a revised English plan with a gable roof. Mr. Eckley indicated that the dwelling is designed for a customer who wishes to purchase the house. The customer literally had a picture of a house in France that she wanted to copy and the hip roof plans are the result of that request. Subsequently, they located a suitable English Tudor Revival dwelling at 3808 Drew Avenue South which was used as a model for the revised plans submitted today. He believes the house on Drew was constructed in 1928 by Carl Hansen. The proposed height of the dwelling has been reduced to 28 feet to the top of the east -west ridge and 26 feet to the top of the north -south ridge. The house is 36 feet wide by 61 feet long. The exterior materials proposed include a brownish brick on the front wall and chimney and partially extending on the side walls. The remainder of the dwelling will be light tan stucco and dark stained timbers. The roofing material will be asphalt shingles with a burnt red color which is common in the district. 8:00 P.M. Mr. Gary Nyberg joined the meeting. Mr. Martinson inquired about the width of the driveway and the apparent parking area proposed in front of the dwelling. The Country Club District was developed with typically narrow driveways, many shared with th adjacent house and this prevents cars from parking in front of the dwelling and preserves open vista in the front yards.. Mr. Eckley indicated that they would agree to reduce the driveway width to a single lane and provide a parking pad in the rear similar to the earlier plans. Mr. Eckley mentioned that the plan attempts to preserve the large shade tree near the south-east corner of the dwelling by providing a recessed area with a patio which does not have a foundation. Mr. Martinson asked if this was an exact copy of the house on Drew or an adaptation. Mr. Eckley responded that it is an adaptation, that the original is somewhat narrower and somewhat taller. Mrs. Pat Kitilson, 4529 Bruce Avenue and Mr. Chip Mahon, 4530 Bruce Avenue were present and received copies of the revised plans. Mr. Martinson commented that the garage door would look better as two single doors. The column near the front entrance looks strange, perhaps it could be changed to a gate which is common in the English Tudor Revival style. He suggested that they look carefully at the first-rate tudor designs for the best half-timber details. There is a huge difference in the reveals on the timbers and a thick reveal looks more authentic and rich. The half-timbering is also done with careful attention to detail of intersecting diagonals at the corners. Mr Mahon asked about the total floor area proposed. Mr. Eckley did not know the area. The Board generally agreed that the plans were headed in the right direction however, they required some refinement. Mr. Eckley agreed to meet with Mr. Martinson over the next few weeks to review the plans so the final plans could be approved at the November 26, 1985 meeting. Mr. Martinson moved to continue the item until November 26, 1985 and allow the developer to work with a sub committee prior to that date to refine the plans. Mr. Stuppy seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Eckley asked if it would be possible to get approval prior to that date because they were anxious to get started in advance of winter and frost difficulties. Mr. Gepner indicated he would defer to Mr. Martinson in this matter. The Board generally agreed. Mr. Eckley indicated they wanted the house to appear as if it has been there for 30 years. Mr. Nyberg moved to approve the plans in concept and permit final plan review by Mr. Martinson. Mr Childs seconded the motion. IV. Redwing Conference for Minnesota Heritage Preservation Commissions. Mr. Nyberg indicated that he and Mr. Stuart attended the meeting. The conference included sessions on conducting a comprehensive survey, design review procedures and archaeology and the HPC. My Nyberg indicated that Red Wing has application forms and design review guidelines for projects that are reviewed by the HPC. The City hires an architect to review the proposal and submit an evaluation of appropriateness which is sent to the HPC in advance of the meeting. The review includes design review for signage in the downtown commercial district. Mr. Stuart added that they have many older buildings and more potential for remodeling, our business district is almost brand new. V. Woodhaven Seniors Residence: Demolition of 5020 Summit Avenue. Mr. Sand indicated that the city was participating in a redevelopment project to remove 3 dwellings and construct a senior citizen residence. The dwelling at 5020 Summit Avenue is one dwelling that will be removed and it is listed in History and Architecture of Edina Minnesota as a surviving structure erected 1900 to 1920. There is no other reference to this structure. It is appropriate that the HPB review the historic and/or architectural significance of this structure because the demolition is the result of governmental action and it is one of the structures listed in the historic building survey. Mr. Sand indicated that the staff believes that these structures do not have any local or regional significance and the project should proceed. Therefore, the staff recommends that the Board make a finding that there is no historic or architectural significance in these dwellings. Mr. Martinson moved approval of the demolition. Mr. Childs seconded the motion. All voted aye, motion carried. VI. Historic Markers Program Mr. Sand said that the City has received an easement from Philip and Jane Campbell at 5312 Interlachen Blvd. for the placement of a historic marker in the front yard. This dwelling is listed in the History and Architecture of Edina, Minnesota as an architectural significant dwelling built in 1880 in the Eastlake -style. The Campbells contacted the City and expressed an interest in having a historic marker. Mr. Sand said that Lois Wilder was working on the historic markers program however, he has not received any information recently. Mr. Nyberg indicated that we should be careful to refer to the house by it's historic name "Peterson House" rather than the name of the current occupant. No further action taken. VII. Cornelius House, 6101 France Avenue South Mr. Sand reported that the house was recently demolished by Mr. Folke Victorsen, a local real estate developer. After the structure was demolished Mr. Victorsen applied for a subdivision and rezoning which is pending before the City Council. No action taken. VIII.Resolution of Appreciation for Foster Dunwiddie Mr. Stuart read the resolution prepared by staff. The Board generally agreed that the resolution should be placed in a good frame and it would be nice if the City could do more for Mr. Dunwiddie, in consideration of his substantial contribution. Mr. Martinson moved approval of the resolution. Mr Childs seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried. IX. A. Study for a new Edina Historical Society location Mr. Sand said that the Historical Society museum was displaced by the demolition of Wooddale School and the Society has temporary facilities in a classroom at the Edina Community Center. The City Council has commissioned Foster Dunwiddie to survey and evaluate possible new permanent facilities. Some suggestions have been the Grimes House which is for sale, the Old St. Patrick's Church at W. 70th Street and Cahill Road, or a new facility to be constructed in Utley Park or Wooddale Park near West 50th Street and Wooddale Avenue. Any comments or suggestions by the HPB would be appropriate at this time. No action taken. X. Next Meeting Date: s November 26, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. XI Adjournment: Mr. Martinson moved adjournment at 9:45 p.m. Mr. Childs seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Harold Sand �.