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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1990, AT 7:30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
April 24, 1990
II. OLD BUSINESS:
Historic Markers - Country Club District
III. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Plan Review: Proposed Dwelling 4209 Country Club Road (B-90-11)
B. Correspondence from "Preservation Alliance"
President, Rolf Anderson
IV. OTHER BUSINESS:
V. NEXT MEETING DATE:
June 26, 1990
VI> ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1990, AT 7:30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL MANGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Gary Nyberg, Marilyn Curtis, David Gepner,
Walter Sandison, Donald Wray
MEMBERS ABSENT: Cy Stuppy, Lois Wilder
STAFF PRESENT: Joyce Repya
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
David Gepner moved for approval of the minutes from April 24, 1990. Walter
Sandison seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried.
II. OLD BUSINESS:
-Historic Markers - Country Club District
Ms. Repya explained to the Board that the Park Department has been discussing
the possible erection of a monument sign in Wooddale Park to commemorate the Old
Wooddale School. The proposed monument would incorporate preserved bricks from
the original school as well as the precast columns and "Wooddale School"
nameplate which were located in the front of the old building. The proposed
location for the monument is on the same spot where the front steps of the
school once stood.
Mr. Bob Kojetin, Director of Parks and Recreation was advised of the Heritage
Preservation Board's desire to erect a sign commemorating the Country Club's
history and National Register of Historic Places designation. Mr. Kojetin and
Ms. Repya agreed that the inclusion of the Country Club District story with the
Wooddale School monument would be very compatible.
Ms. Repya concluded by pointing out that Mr. Kojetin had been approached by the
Morningside Rotary, expressing a desire to work with the City on a project. He
had indicated that the Wooddale School monument might be something they would
like to support.
A brief discussion followed in which the Board agreed that a combined Wooddale
School/Country Club District monument would be a wonderful idea. Ms. Repya
assured the Board that she would keep them advised of the monument's progress.
No action was taken.
III. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Plan Review - Proposed dwelling (B-90-11) 4209 Country Club Road
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Ms. Repya advised the Board that the proposed parcel originally consisted of
three 50 foot lots (Lots 11, 12, and 13, Block, Country Club District, Fairway
Section). A tennis court has stood on Lot 11, while a house constructed in 1937
with an attached tuck under garage has occupied lot 13 and part of lot 12.
The City Council granted a lot division in which two lots measuring 80 feet and
70 feet were created. The 80 foot lot includes the existing dwelling. On May
17, 1990, the Board of Appeals and Adjustments approved a five foot lot width
variance to allow the construction of a new dwelling on the lot measuring 70
feet. The variance was subject to several conditions, including design review
of the proposal by the Heritage Preservation Board due to the National Register
status of the Country Club District.
Ms. Repya pointed out that the Board of Appeals requested that the Heritage
Preservation Board review not only the proposed dwelling with detached garage,
but also the new detached garage to be constructed for the existing house on the
original parcel to ensure that the style and materials match the house. (This
new garage was necessitated by the lot division).
Throughout the lot division and variance process, the proposed dwelling was
illustrated as brick American colonial with double hung windows, wood shake
roof, and a detached garage.
Ms. Repya concluded by stating that final plans for the proposed dwelling had
not been drafted, however, Mr. Art Bartels, architect for the proponent
requested this meeting with the Board to gain direction for development of the
plans.
Mr. Bartels addressed the Board explaining that the proposed dwelling will be a
typically symmetrical, brick American colonial, hosting a central doorway, with
a palladian window above the door.
Mr. Nyberg asked if the brick facade was proposed only for the front of the
dwelling or if it would be used throughout.
Mr. Bartels said that those plans have not been finalized, at which point, Mr.
Nyberg stated that he felt it would be important to utilize brick on the entire
structure rather than incorporating siding on the sides or rear.
Marilyn Curtis, whose property abuts the rear lot line of the proposed house
stated that she, and fellow neighbors are agreeable to development of the
property, however, they are concerned that the new dwelling blend in well with
the surrounding homes.
Mrs. Curtis then asked Mr. Bartels why the driveway is shown on the east side of
the lot instead of on the west side where it could be shared with the subject
house in the lot division.
Mr. Bartels explained that the driveway was considered for the west side of the
property, however, it was felt that the setback provided by the easterly
driveway would afford the easterly neighbor greater privacy than the minimum
five foot sideyard setback. Additionally, Mr. Bartels pointed out that the
easterly driveway contributes to the streetscape by balancing the structure
between the two existing dwellings.
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Question was raised as to the proposed detached garage. Mrs. Curtis pointed out
that most of the surrounding homes have attached garages. Mr. Bartels explained
that because a two stall garage is required by ordinance, an attached garage
would have setback problems and cause the home to have a greater impact on the
easterly neighbor from a massing standpoint.
Mr. Nyberg stated that in light of the fact that most of the dwellings have
attached garage, perhaps Mr. Bartels could look at the possibility of
positioning an attached garage in such a way that it would not provide a setback
or massing problem.
In closing, Mr. Nyberg thanked Mr. Bartels for coming before the Board and
further stated that he felt an American Colonial would fit in well with the
existing streetscape. In light of the fact that this particular lot happens to
be one of the last buildable lots in the Country Club, the Board would like to
see the plans be as true to the American Colonial prototype as possible.
Random discussion among Board members ensued. No action was taken.
B. Correspondence from "Preservation Alliance" President, Rolf Anderson
Ms. Repya advised the Board that Mr. Rolf Anderson, President of the
"Preservation Alliance" had written a letter to the Heritage Preservation Board,
dated April 21, 1990, in which he expressed his concern over renovations made to
a house in the Country club District as well as the possible demolition of St.
Patrick's Church. The subject dwelling, located at 4621 Wooddale Avenue was
featured in the Shelter section of the Minneapolis Star and Tribune on March 24,
1990.
In his letter, Mr. Anderson questioned how the Wooddale dwelling, which had been
the only Pueblo design in the Country Club could be so totally changed without
going through a design review by the Heritage Preservation Board. Relative to
the possible demolition of St. Patrick's Church, Mr. Anderson wanted to know
what steps the Board was taking to save the church.
Addressing the Country Club issue, to refresh the Boards memory, and to update
new members, Ms. Repya explained that the Country Club District is unique in
that it is the only area in the state which has received "District" designation
for the planning and development which took place back in the 1920's.
In 1980, when the application for National Register designation was being
completed, the Country Club homeowners were assured that the designation would
not restrict the private property owner in any way. Ms. Repya pointed out that
such as assurance would preclude the area from receiving the Heritage
Preservation District overlay zoning; and without the HPD zoning, the Heritage
Preservation Board has no authority to act in a design review capacity.
Presently, the only way the Heritage Preservation Board is able to review plans
in the Country Club is when a variance is required. It is then, that the Board
of Appeals adds the HPB design review as a condition of variance approval. Ms.
Repya added that in the case of the Wooddale house, since a variance was not
required, there were no means by which the City could demand design review.
The Board discussed the number of additions made to homes in the Country Club.
Ms. Repya pointed out the from 1985-1988 an average of 29 building permits were
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issued each year. Gary Nyberg stated that the 1990's will be an era of
additions rather than new construction. Taking that trend into consideration,
the City can expect many more alterations to Country Club homes.
Marilyn Curtis said that she felt the changes made to homes in the past, as well
as future changes can't help but affect the character of the Country Club
neighborhood.
Mr. Nyberg pointed out that the trend in all housing across the country is to
have less lot, and larger homes. Ms. Repya added that this very issue of massing
is something that the Planning Department is currently researching, because it
has been identified as an issue for concern in the Country Club District.
Discussion ensued relative to the authority and responsibilities of the Board
toward the Country Club District. All Board members agreed that as the system
presently exists, the Board actions have been appropriate. to add criteria for
a system of design review of all Country Club additions/changes would require a
process of public meetings and the drafting of an enabling ordinance.
Board members agreed that the best response to Mr. Anderson's letter would be
for Ms. Repya, representing the Board, to send a letter explaining the status of
the Country Club District and requesting any suggestions he might have for a
design review process given the lack of HPD zoning. Relative to Mr. Anderson's
concerns over St. Patrick's church, the Board agreed Ms. Repya should explain
the processes of the HPB, Planning Commission and City Council, the reasonsing
behind the removal of the church, and the plans for the Cahill interpretive
center. No action was taken.
IV. ADJOURNMENT:
Donald Wray moved for adjournment at 9:05 p.m. Walter Sandison seconded the
motion. All voted aye; the motion carried.
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