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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
EDINA CITY HALL — COMMUNITY ROOM
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2013, 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: February 12, 2013
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT
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haven't been considered in the past 30 days by the Board or which aren't slated for future consideration. Individuals must limit
their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and
topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment.
Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board to respond to their comments. Instead, the Board might refer the matter to
staff for consideration at a future meeting.
VI. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENES
H-13-2 4504 Drexel Avenue — Build a detached garage in the southwest corner of the
rear yard — replace attached garage with living space
B. WELCOME NEW HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD MEMBERS:
• Tracy Holton
• Connie McDermott
• Tim O'Brien
• Ryan Weber
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Report on Status of HPB 2013 Work Plan
B. Report on Status of Consultant's 2013 Work Plan
C. Reports by Standing Committees
a. Communication and Education
b. Research and Designation of Eligible Properties and Heritage Landmarks
D. Reports by Ad Hoc (Temporary) Committees
a. Southdale Center Preservation
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS:
IX. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
X. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
XI. STAFF COMMENTS
XII. NEXT MEETING DATE: April 9, 2013
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
Meeting of the
Edina Heritage Preservation Board
Edina City Hall — Community Room
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
Answering roll call was Vice Chair Moore and Members Mellom, Christiaansen, Sussman,
O'Brien, McDermott, Weber, Johnson, and Good. Absent were Members Davis and Holtan.
Staff present was Senior Planner, Joyce Repya.
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Member Sussman moved to approve the meeting agenda as submitted. Member O'Brien
seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES February 12, 2013
Member Mellom moved to approve the minutes from the February 12, 2013 meeting. Member
Moore seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried.
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT - None
VI. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
A. H-13-2 4504 Drexel Avenue - Build a detached garage in the southwest corner
of the rear yard
Planner Repya explained that the subject property is located on the east side of the 4500 block
of Drexel Avenue. The existing home, a Mediterranean style constructed in 1936, currently has
a single story 2 -car attached garage accessed by a driveway on the south side of the property.
The Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) request entails the construction of a new detached
garage in the southwest corner of the rear yard. The plans also include converting the single
story attached garage to living space at the rear of the home.
Elaborating on the plans for the garage, Ms. Repya pointed out that they propose a 528 square
foot 2 -car detached garage measuring 24'x 22' feet in area. A service door and window are
provided on the north elevation. Access to the garage will be obtained on the east elevation
from the existing driveway.
The design of the structure is proposed to compliment the style of the home with traditional
stucco walls and ceramic tiles on the roof. On the east elevation attention to detail is provided
with carriage entry doors and a small dormer in the hip roof area. The height of the garage is
shown to be 19' 6" at the highest peak. The height at the mid -point of the gable is shown to be
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14' 6"', and a height of 9'6" is provided at the eave line. The hip roof is designed with a 9/12
pitch, complimenting the hip roof of the home. All dimensions for the proposed structure are
consistent with the surrounding detached garages and new garages previously approved by the
HPB through the COA process.
Ms. Repya added that the proposed location of the garage is 4.5' from the south and west
property lines which abut 6 foot privacy fences, thus no windows or architectural detailing have
been provided for those sides; consistent with other garages plans approved in the district.
Ms. Repya also pointed out that plans for the conversion of the attached garage to living space
at the rear of the home were provided for the Board's information. The new space has been
designed to provide a compatible use of the home while at the same time maintain the home's
overall historic character. The square footage of the attached garage space will be reduced by
228 square feet to ensure that the total footprint of the structures on the lot does not exceed
the 25% maximum allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. (The existing lot coverage is 22.3%, and
the proposed lot coverage will be 24.9%).
Preservation consultant, Robert Vogel reviewed the proposed plans and determined that the
new garage would match the character of the historic house and be compatible in size, scale,
massing, and material. He added that the improvements to the property would also be
compatible with the character of the neighborhood and should not detract from the historic
significance and integrity of the district as a whole.
Ms. Repya concluded that Staff agreed with Consultant Vogel's evaluation of the proposed
improvements to the property, noting that the detached garage is consistent with new garages
previously reviewed in the district and conversion of the attached garage to living space will
blend in well with the historic facade of the home; thus she recommended approval of the
COA request.
Findings supporting the recommendation included:
• The plans provided with subject request clearly illustrate the scale and scope of the
proposed projects.
• The proposed detached garage will complement the architectural style of the home and not
be detrimental to the adjacent historic structures.
• The information provided supporting the subject COA meets the requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance and the Country Club District Plan of Treatment.
Ms. Repya added that she recommended the following conditions for approval:
1. The approval recommendation is subject to the plans presented, and
2. The placement of a year built plaque on the exterior of the new detached garage.
Board members briefly discussed the proposed plan, agreeing the design was very nice —
providing better living space for the property owners while at the same time complimenting the
Mediterranean style home, and enhancing the property. Member Sussman inquired about the
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doors proposed for the garage. Homeowner, Brett Fenske explained that they will install wood
carriage overhead doors, as well as a wood service door.
After board members shared positive comments regarding the proposal, Member Mellom
moved approval of the COA request subject to the plans presented and a year built plaque be
installed on the exterior of the garage. Member Christiaansen seconded the motion. All voted
aye. The motion carried.
B. Welcome New Heritage Preservation Board Members
Planner Repya introduced new HPB members Connie McDermott, Tim O'Brien, and Ryan
Weber (Tracy Holton was absent), and the board spent some time getting acquainted.
An HPB resource booklet was then distributed to all members; designed to provide easy
access to pertinent information relative to the responsibilities of the HPB. The information
provided was broken down into the following chapters:
I. Board Member Information (Meeting schedule, City Map, Council & Planning Staff, etc.)
II. Work Plan, Studies & Awards
III. Bylaws/Ordinances/Governing Documents
IV. Heritage Landmark Properties & Historic Resources
V. Historic Country Club District
The board thanked Planner Repya for providing a valuable tool to assist them in understanding
the work of the HPB — both previous actions that have taken place as well as the vision for the
future.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Update Status of 203 Work Plan
The Board reviewed the 2013 work plan. All agreed that progress is being made on the work
plan action items. Vice Chair Moore commented that he noted some of the items identified on
Consultant Vogel's work plan don't appear to be reflected on the HPB plan — he suggested that
as the 2014 plan is formulated that Mr. Vogel's plan is taken into consideration. The board
agreed with Mr. Moore. No formal action was taken.
B. Update — Consultant's 2013 Work Plan - No Report
C. Updates from Standing Committees
1. Communication & Education — Video Clip Idea — No Report
2. Research and Landmark Designation of Eligible Edina Properties
Member Moore reported that the informational meeting for the owners of properties
determined eligible for heritage landmark designation is being targeted for the May -June time
frame. Once the date is set, the invitation letters will be sent.
D. Updates from Ad Hoc (Temporary) Committees
1. Southdale Center Preservation — No Report
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VI11. OTHER BUSINESS - None
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS
IX. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Vice Chair Moore advised the board that the Annual Meeting of the HPB will take place at
the next regular meeting on April 9`h. As set out in the HPB Bylaws, at the annual meeting the
election of a Chair and Vice Chair takes place; the Bylaws are reviewed and updated if
necessary; and the regular meeting schedule for the upcoming year is affirmed.
X. STAFF COMMENTS None
VI. NEXT MEETING DATE April 9, 2013
XII. ADJOURNMENT 8:00 p.m.
Member Christiaansen moved for adjournment at 8:00 p.m. Member Mellom seconded the
motion. All voted aye. The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
,Joyce Re_pya
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