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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 10-28 HPB Meeting Minutes RegularA G E N D A RESCHEDULED MEETING OF THE EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1991, AT 7:00 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: September 24, 1991 II. DEVELOPMENT OF A PERMIT APPLICATION FORM: III. CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM IV. EDINA MILL SITE V. COUNTRY CLUB BROCHURE VI. NEXT MEETING DATE: November 26, 1991 VII. ADJOURNMENT • MINUTES OF THE RESCHEDULED MEETING OF THE EDINA HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1991, AT 7:00 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Gary Nyberg, Marilyn Curtis, David Gepner, Herman Ratelle, Lois Wilder and Donald Wray MEMBERS ABSENT: Cy Stuppy STAFF PRESENT: Joyce Repya I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Herman Ratelle moved for approval of the minutes from the September 24, 1991, meeting. Following a brief discussion, David Gepner seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried. II. DEVELOPMENT OF A PERMIT APPLICATION FORM: Ms. Repya advised the Board that the Edina Zoning Ordinance #825, Section 20, defines the responsibilities and procedures for the Heritage Preservation Overlay District. Specifically, paragraphs E and F outline the permitting process for any changes made to the exterior appearance of zoned properties. Currently, the Ordinance specifies that the owner of the zoned property where the work is proposed should make application to the Building Officials who will then submit the application to the Planner responsible for the Heritage Preservation Board. Ms. Repya stressed concern that many of the exterior changes made to the zoned properties (i.e. repainting, new roof, etc.) which require a permit from the Heritage Preservation Board, do not require a building permit from the City. It is for that reason that some changes have been made to our historic structures without acquiring the necessary "Permit for Modification" from the Heritage preservation Board. Ms. Repya explained that by providing the owners of our HPD properties with a step by step procedure for communicating proposed changes, the board will achieve several goals: 1. Become an accessible, helpful resource to the owners of designated properties; 2. Ensure that the provisions of the zoning ordinance requiring permits for exterior changes to designated properties are carried out; and 3. Provide accurate and complete documentation of external changes to designated properties. Board members agreed that our ordinance is vague, and a more clearly defined permitting process for designated properties would be helpful to both the property owners and the Heritage Preservation Board. Sample ordinances and design review guidelines from cities such as Northfield, Red Wing and St. Paul were submitted and reviewed by Board Members. Ms. Repya agreed to get copies of ordinances from Cottage Grove and Stillwater too. Chairman Nyberg shared a copy of design review guidelines which he compiled from a conference he attended to assist the Board in defining their goals. Ms. Repya suggested that the Board may wish to invite the owners of the three historically designated properties to a future Heritage Preservation Board meeting. At that time, the Board could work toward establishing a rapport with the homeowner's as well explaining their responsibilities as owners of HPD Properties. Board members agreed that a meeting with the HPD zoned property owners would be most beneficial once we've outlined required procedures and completed the related paperwork. This item was continued to the next meeting. No formal action was taken. III. CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM: Ms. Repya explained that she had been in contact with Britta Bloomberg, Acting Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer regarding the possibilities of Edina becoming a Certified Local Government. The Certified Local Government Program encourages the coordination of local preservation efforts with the State Historic Preservation Office and has the additional benefit of qualifying the City to apply for matching funds for preservation survey and planning work. In recent years, this program has enabled several of the state's local preservation programs to advance their efforts significantly. Ms. Bloomberg has sent us a copy of the requirements for certification. Some important elements include the adoption of a heritage preservation ordinance and commission which meets state standards. Once Ms. Bloomberg's office determines that our ordinance and commission meets their requirements, she has assured that the process is relatively simple. Following a brief discussion, Board members greed that the Certified Local Government program was definitely worth checking into further. Ms. Repya agreed to contact Ms. Bloomberg about coming to a future meeting to answer questions which may arise regarding the CLG program. Chairman Nyberg stated that he felt this would be an excellent time, while the Board is considering the clarification of procedures in the ordinance as well as the Certified Local Government Program, to have an attorney review the related ordinances. Mr. Ratelle agreed to take a look at the ordinances and report back to the Board. No formal action was taken. IV. EDINA MILL SITE: Reporting back to the Board on the excavation activity which took place at the Edina Mill site last month, Mrs. Curtis explained that a Park Department employee brought her a box full of old bottles which had been unearthed when the water main was being repaired. The bottles are now at the Arneson Acres Museum. No further information was available. Ms. Curtis expressed concern that the media had been alerted about the dig and perhaps some important artifacts were taken by the public. V. COUNTRY CLUB BROCHURE UPDATE: Chairman Nyberg explained that all the art and printwork for the Country Club brochure is currently at the printers. We expect the brochure to be read for mailing by Thanksgiving. Following a brief discussion, all board members agreed that they were excited to see the final copy of the brochure. No formal action was taken. VI. OTHER BUSINESS: A. Wooddale Park Sign Chairman Nyberg recalled that a sign had been proposed for Wooddale Park that would include the National Register status of the Country Club District. Following a brief discussion, Ms. Repya agreed to check into the status of the sign with Bob Kojetin, Director of Parks and Recreation. No formal action was taken. B. Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Brochure David Gepner presented a copy of a brochure he received from the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission. The premise of the brochure is to explain the task and goals of the Commission. Board members agreed that it was an interesting piece which we could consider if we choose to create a similar piece. No formal action was , taken. VII. NEXT MEETING DATE: November 26, 1991, at 7:00 p.m. VIII.ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. yc Repya i