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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 06-24 HPB Meeting Minutes RegularAGENDA EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1986, AT 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM I. Approval of the Minutes: March 25, 1986 II. Project Status: a. 4528 Bruce Avenue b. 4611 Edina Boulevard c. Historic St. Patricks Church, 7000 Cahill Road III. Edina Centennial a. history and architecture book b. historic markers program C. IV. Historic Buildings :Rezoning priority V. Report: April 25, 1986 -Historical Organization Meeting (Minnesota Historical Society) VI. Other Business: a. Resolution of Appreciation b. Russell Fridley's 30th Anniversary July 9, 1986 VII. Next Meeting Date: July 22, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. VIII. Adjournment MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1986 at 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Gordon Stuart, Tom Martinson, David Gepner, John Childs and Cy Stuppy MEMBERS ABSENT: Gary Nyberg and Lois Wilder (with leave of absence) STAFF PRESENT: Harold Sand I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Martinson moved approval of the March 25, 1986 minutes. Mr. Childs seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried. II. PROJECT STATUS: a). 4528 Bruce Avenue. Mr. Stuart reported that construction has progressed to the first floor framing. The structure appears to conform to the approved plans with the garage located in the rear. The structure appears quite large for a small site. Mr. Sand said that the building inspector has checked to verify the building height. Mr. Martinson said that the house is big, greed overtook this guy. The house is about 20 percent bigger than it should be. The larger problem is that over the years the concept of a house has changed from how good the design was to how big and expensive it was. b). 4611. Edina Boulevard. Mr. Stuart said that they have proceeded with construction of an addition to the dwelling. Mr. Sand said that this addition was given a preliminary review by the HPB but was not required to be approved by the HPB as a condition of the zoning variance. The addition is the smaller of two plans reviewed and the original sun porch and garage will be retained. Mr. Martinson said the addition is too big. This gets back to the larger issue we discussed. Is the Country Club District special? Is there some value to it that is being eroded away piece by piece? Does the neighborhood want to continue the way it is so they can do what ever they want to do. Mr. Martinson said that perhaps the National Register designation should be removed from the District if the neighborhood is not interested in preventing the erosion of the quality of the neighborhood. Mr. Stuppy indicated we should contact the residents to determine what they want. Mr. Martinson said we should either forget the neighborhood or get serious about it. Mr. Childs said that we have an obligation to set a policy or philosophy, we have to be consistent and strong in the policies that are there. Mr. Stuart indicated that there have not been enough problems in the District. `;r. Sand explained that presently the HPB is only reviewing plans at the request of the owner or by reference from the Board of Appeals and Adjustments. There are many exterior additions that are not brought to the board and there are several types of modifications such as painting, siding and roofing that are not regulated by the Building Department. Mr. Martinson questioned the purpose of the HPB in the next few years and suggested that someone should look at the city; what is the essence of the city; are there special things about the city; what are they; how do your preserve them. There are several notable districts including the Country Club, Highlands, Indian Hills, Parkwood Knolls and they all have very high singular imageability. Everyone of those districts can start to have strange things happening in the next two years. The Board generally discussed zoning the District HPD, holding neighborhood meetings or producing a design brochure for the Country Club District. Mr. Martinson inquired about the removal of boulevard trees on West 50th Street and is concerned that they were being cut down on the north side of West 50th Street east of Wooddale Avenue. Mr. Sand said that they were removing some trees west of Edina court and retaining the trees east of Edina Court. MR. Childs moved that the chairman should invite one or two members of the City Council to a fall. meeting of the Board to discuss the future vitality of the Board and concerns about historic preservation in Edina. Motion seconded by Mr. Martinson. All voted aye, motion carried. c). Historic St. Patricks Church, 7000 Cahill Road. Mr. Sand said this property is zoned Heritage Preservation District and the owner requested permission to paint and re --roof the building. The paint and shingles were proposed to match the existing color green. The project was approved without HPB review because it would not change the appearance of the building. The contractor removed two layers of asphalt shingles and the outerlayer matched the size of the new shingles. The lower layer was also a green shingle with alternating tabs and openspaces. The paint samples revealed the wood siding had two coats of green paint with white and brown paint below. The owner is also removing interior partitions and refinishing the floor to restore the nave and begin use of the space as a performing arts center for the adjacent Wooddale Montessori School. III. EDINA CENTENNIAL a) Historic Markers Program. Mr. Sand said that Foster Dunwiddie and Donna Skagerberg have been meeting and prepared a rough draft of sites for major and minor historic markers. Mr. Dunwiddie has been out of town for several weeks and there have not been any recent meetings. Mr. Childs volunteered to work on the project. Mr. Sand said the main part of the project remaining is drafting the text and producing camera ready artwork. He proposed that the major markers that correspond to the Historic Edina Driving Tour should be installed first and the minor markers designating private residences should be reserved for properties zoned Heritage Preservation District. The major markers will give the program visibility. Mr. Childs will check on the work that is done. b) History and Architecture Book. Mr. Sand reported that Viking Press gave him a quote of approximately $4000 to reprint the book assuming there were not changes that require new art work. The Edina Historical Society has been contacted concerning any changes they may have. No further action taken. IV. HISTORIC BUILDINGS Mr. Sand briefly reviewed the information sent to the Board concerning the Sly House, 6128 Brookview Avenue, the Learskov House, 4410 Curve Avenue, The Carson House, 6001 Pine Grove Road, the Peterson House, 5312 Interlachen Boulevard, the Onstad House, 4305 Morningside Road, The Simmons House, 4116 West 44th Street, Trinity Chapel, 4924 France Avenue South and the Skone House, 4311 Eton Place. These houses were among the first houses to review based upon the following criteria: 1) properties that may be subject to change. 2) historic and architectural significance. 3) potential cooperation of the owner 4) visibility and accessibility Mr. Gepner said he was not familiar with the structures and suggested a tour by the Board to view the sites. Mr. Martinson also suggested the Board review some sites that are less than 50 years old but exceptionally significant including the Blackbourn House, 5015 Wooddale Lane,by Royal Barry Wills 1939, The Carson House, 6001 Pine Grove Road, by William Purcell, 1941, and Southdal.e Shopping Center by Victor Gruer and Associates, 1954.-56. Mr. Martinson moved to explore the possibility of zoning the houses. Mr. Stuppy seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. REPORT ON HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION MEETING Mr. Stuart reported that he attended the conference on April 25, 1.986 at the Sheraton Park Plaza Hotel.. The program included a slide show of 1985 nominations to the National Register followed by a presentation by Tom Zahn of St. Paul with guidelines for preservation and a typical review that Commission performed. The meeting also included a discussion about Certified Historic Preservation Commissions and the activities during the previous year. VI. OTHER BUSINESS a) The Board signed a new resolution for Foster Dunwiddie because the previous resolution had ink smears. b) Russell Fridley, director of the Minnesota Historical Society will celebrate his 30th anniversary in the job July 1986: the HPB is invited. C) James Marston Fitch, will speak at the Minnesota Press Club on June 27, 1986 at 12:30 p.m. VII. NEXT HEFTING DATE: July 22, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. VIII.ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Childs moved to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. Mr. Martinson seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, /1. ( szl- Harold Sand s