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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
HERITAGE PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
EDINA CITY HALL — COMMUNITY ROOM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2013, 7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
11. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: July 9, 2013
V. COMMUNITY COMMENT
During "Community Comment" the Heritage Preservation Board will invite residents to share new issues or concerns that
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. Certificate of Appropriateness
1. H-13-2 4404 Country Club Road: Garage Addition/Change to Street Facing Facade
B. Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Properties
VI1. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. 2013 Work Plan Review
B. 2014 WORK PLAN PROPOSAL: Begin Evaluation
C. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION: September 17th
D. West Minneapolis Heights Tour: Reflections
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
IX. CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
X. STAFF COMMENTS
XI, NEXT MEETING DATE: September 10, 2013
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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Board members asked for clarification of the design elements from the property owner, Susan
Bennett. Member Weber complimented the plan noting the proposal fits in well with the
original home. Member Mellom agreed, pointing out that she liked how the changes address
the needed functionality of the home while being true to its architectural style. Following a
brief discussion Member O'Brien moved approval of the subject COA subject to the plans
presented. Member Mellom seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried.
B. Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Properties
Ms. Repya reported that over the past year, former Member Davis had researched information
available regarding sustainable building practices that could be applied to historic buildings. Mr.
Davis had compiled brochures and information booklets that addressed best building practices
relative to building disassembly and material salvage with the intent of creating an HPB
brochure that could be shared with contractors working on historic properties in Edina.
Since Mr. Davis' departure from the board earlier this year, the National Park Service has
issued the Illustrated Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings to enhance
overall understanding and interpretation of basic preservation principals. The guidelines offer
specific guidance on how to make historic buildings more sustainable in a manner that will
preserve their historic character and that will meet The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation.
Preservation Consultant Vogel provided a memorandum to the board where he observed that
the city's preservation code and comprehensive plan already reference the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (most recently revised in 1992
and codified in 1995). For design review and compliance purposes, he recommended the HPB
adopt the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines
for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes, published by the Park Service's Historic Landscape
Initiative in 1996.
Ms. Repya pointed out that although the subject illustrated guidelines have been designed as
part of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties which the HPB
uses as a guide for design review decision; because creating guidelines for sustainability is one of
the initiatives in the HPB's 2013 work plan, she recommended adoption of Resolution HPB-013,
adding the newly published Illustrated Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
to The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Property referenced in
Section 850.20, Subd. C. of the city code. In doing so, the completion of the work plan initiative
® would be officially recognized. Ms. Repya further recommended that that the Illustrated
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Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings is made available to the public on the
HPB's page on the city's website.
A brief discussion ensued in which the board commented that the illustrated guidelines will be a
nice reference to post on the HPB web site page. Member Mellom then moved to adopt
Resolution HPB-013 adding the Illustrated Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic
Buildings to the references used by the HPB for design review; and to guide the public with best
practices for using sustainable practices when rehabilitating historic properties. Member
Birdman seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried.
C. City Council & HPB Work Session — September 17'
Planner Repya reminded the board that the HPB's joint work session with the City Council will
take place on Tuesday, September 17`h at 5:30 p.m. The annual work session provides an
opportunity to review the 2013 work plan — providing the Council with an update of the
previous year's activities and also ensuring that the board's priorities are consistent with the
Council's. Ms. Repya pointed out that planning for the work session will take place at the
September HPB meeting. Board members agreed that they looked forward to meeting with
the City Council.
D. West Minneapolis Heights Tour — Reflections
Chair Moore commented that the HPB's annual tour which took place on July 9th in the West
Minneapolis Heights section of the Presidents neighborhood (northwest Edina) was, as usual, a
highlight of the summer for the HPB. Board members agreed pointing out that they were
impressed with the diversity of development in the area. They also observed a vast potpourri
of architectural styles in a relatively small area.
Looking at ways to enhance future tours of the city, the following suggestions were made:
• Provide notice to the community to participate via "City Extra".
• Invite the Mayor/City Council to join in.
• Invite people who live in the tour area to participate.
• Consider partnering with the Edina Historical Society.
Chair Moore concluded that those were excellent suggestions which should be considered
when planning the tour for summer 2014.
VII1. CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS - None
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Chair Moore had the following information to share with the board:
The Historical Society is selling Edina t -shirts in recognition of the City's
Quasquicentennial. The cost is $15 and they are available at the Edina History Museum.
The Historical Society is sponsoring an Edina House tour on Sunday, September 15`h
Three historic houses to include the Baird House, a Morningside Bungalow and a
Country Club District home (which is owned by HPB Member Mellom) will be included
in the tour led by docents. Tickets are available at City Hall for $15 until the day of the
event when tickets will then be $20. Mr. Moore encouraged the board members to
partake in the tour.
September 28`h is the date of the Southdale Center's Grand Re -Opening. Mr. Moore did
not have details on the time/events planned, however promised to provide more
information at the next FPB meeting.
X. STAFF COMMENTS
4300 France Avenue — Ms. R.epya explained that an owner of 4300 France Avenue inquired
about the potential for her home to be designated an Edina Heritage Landmark (EHL). The
home, built in 1905 is purported to be the first home built on France Avenue - a historic photo
is on page 85 of the Edina, Chapters in the City's History book. Ms. Repya explained that she
shared information on the designation process and the benefits of a landmark designation.
The next steps will include a meeting with the homeowners, staff and Preservation Consultant
Vogel to glean what information is available on the property, and further discuss the process. If
the homeowners decide that they would like to pursue a landmark designation, Mr. Vogel
would then undertake composing a nomination study which would be shared with the State
Historic Preservation Office who must have 45 days to comment on a proposed designated
property. The potential designation (which is considered an overlay zoning adding the EHL
designation to the R-1, Single Dwelling Unit designation) must be reviewed by the Planning
Commission who provide their opinion to the City Council who makes the ultimate decision
relative to the landmark designation.
Board Members were pleased that a homeowner approached the City regarding the potential
for adding the landmark designation to their property, and agreed that they looked forward to
staying advised on the progress of this potential designation.
Student Members — Ms. Repya advised the Board that for the 2013-2014 school year current
student member Nathan Johnson will return to serve with the HPB. Member Sarah Good will
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move on to the Park Board. Taking Sarah's place will be Andrew Brandt. Andrew's first
meeting will be September 10`h
State Preservation Conference — September 12 & 13 — Lanesboro, MN — Ms. Repya
reminded the board that the deadline to register for the upcoming State Preservation
Conference, September 12 and 13 in Lanesboro, MN is Thursday, August 15th. She pointed
out that there are Certified Local Government (CLG) scholarship funds available to defray the
costs incurred, however they are available on a first-come first-served basis, thus the
application process needs to be completed by this Friday. Members Weber and Holtan
indicated that they would be interested in attending. Ms. Repya asked them to register for the
conference with the Minnesota Historical Society and arrange for their lodging in Lanesboro;
and turn their receipts into her in order to complete the scholarship application process.
XI. NEXT MEETING DATE September 10, 2013
X11. ADJOURNMENT 8:15 p.m.
Member O'Brien moved for adjournment at 8:15 p.m. Member Holtan seconded the motion. All
voted aye. The motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce R.epya
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