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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 07-26 HPB Meeting Minutes RegularA G E N D A EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 21q 1988, AT 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM I. Grimes House, 1869 4200 West 44th Street Proposed room enlargement and addition II. Other Business: III. Next Scheduled Meeting Date: August 23, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. IV. Adjournment: 0 Minutes of the Regular Meeting Edina Heritage Preservation Board Tuesday, July 26, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. Edina City Hall Manager's Conference Room Members Present: Chairman Gordon Stuart, Cy Stuppy, Gary Nyberg and Lois Wilder Members Absent: John Metil, David Gepner and Don Wray Staff Present: Patsy M. Johnson Others Present: Bill & Martha McLaughlin 4200 West 44th Street Mr. Stuart called the meeting to order. The May meeting was discussed. There were no minutes for approval as is was a conversational meeting without a quorum. I. Grimes House 4200 West 44th Street Proposed room enlargement The subject of the proposed room enlargement and room addition for the Grimes House was brought up by Mr. Stuart. He was not sure what the plans entail and how they change the house. Mr. McLaughlin illustrated the plans on the blackboard. Mr. McLaughlin pointed out that the current family room is not tied to the rest of the house. They want to make a larger room for informal living space. They would put in a bay window in the family room to open the back of the house and add a screen porch to open up the house to the backyard. Mr. McLaughlin stated that the purpose of their visit was to gain preliminary approval of the concept before they go further with their plans. Mr. Stuppy noted that the enlargement and addition will straighten out the back of the house. It was also noted that this would not be visible from the street. Ms. Wilder pointed out it would also correct the somewhat poorly done screen porch enclosure. Mr. Stuppy asked about the foundation and basement and if there would be a basement as a result of this addition and enlargement. Mr. McLaughlin pointed out the gap between the porch and the house and that there is no basement under the family room. Mr. Stuart added that the basement is not our concern. Mr. Nyberg expressed concern about the fireplace and the chimney for it. Mr. McLaughlin said they hadn't gotten that detailed in their plans yet and he is not that hung up with a fireplace. Ms. Wilder said she thought it sounded good and she could see the McLaughlins point on wanting to open it up to the backyard. Mr. McLaughlin said that another of his concerns was seeing the kids running around the house on the nice hardwood floors and felt there should be more informal living space. Mr. Nyberg asked what we were ruling on. Ms. Johnson said it was the concept of the plans and whether we would approve it before they proceed with too much more planning. Ms. Wilder moved that we accept the concept of the plans presented by the McLaughlins. Mr. Nyberg seconded the motion with the understanding that the board will review the final plans. All voted aye. The motion carried. II. Other Business: Ms. Wilder asked about the length of terms and commissions for the board members. Mr. Stuart indicated this will be his last term. Ms. Wilder expressed interest in knowing appointment dates for the members. Mr. Stuart asked for any other unfinished business to discuss or questions to discuss. Mr. Nyberg asked about any alteration or change to the courtyard at Southdale with the impending addition. He said he has always felt we should look into designating it as an Historic Site. It was further discussed that the interior mall with the bird cage, clock and skylights have all come down through the years very well preserved. Some of the present stores at Southdale were not there originally but structurally the mall has stayed much the same. Mr. Stuart pointed out that one of the concerns the owners of Southdale may have with the Heritage Preservation Board is a supervisory board telling them what, they can and cannot do. Mr. Nyberg made a motion that we start the process to look into Historic designation for the Southdale original mall space. Ms. Wilder seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried. Mr. Stuart asked for any other new business. Ms. Wilder asked how progress with the theatre was. Mr. Nyberg reported that the theatre had been demolished and they hadn't started the re -building yet. Mr. Nyberg asked if we could ever make a Public Commendation for the people who ran the Centennial. He felt they did a wonderful job. Ms. Wilder felt they were doing as nice a job as the Bi -Centennial Commission. III. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:00. Patsy M. Johnson