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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-8-2017 MinutesDraft Minutes Approved Minutes Approved Date: 9/12/2017 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Heritage Preservation Commission Edina City Hall Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair Birdman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call was Chair Birdman and members Loving, Moore, Nymo, Blake, and Mondry. Absent were members Sussman, Kelly and student members Peurzer and Nemerov. Staff Liaison, Emily Bodeker, and Preservation Consultant Robert Vogel were also in attendance. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by Moore and seconded by Nymo to approve the meeting agenda. All voted aye. The Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Moore and seconded by Nymo to approve the minutes from the July 11, 2017 Heritage Preservation Commission meeting. All voted aye. The motion carried. V. Community Comment: None VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Certificate of Appropriateness - 4602 Browndale Avenue Staff Liason Bodeker explained that the Certificate of Appropriateness request entailed a 15’ x 35’, 2- story building addition to the south side of the existing house at 4602 Browndale Avenue. She provided details of the proposal, pointing out that the design of the building addition is compatible in scale, proportions, and character of the principal façade; and the new construction will be compatible with the size, building materials, and architectural detailing of the Tudor style house. Ms. Bodeker concluded that she agreed with Consultant Vogel’s evaluation of the request and recommended approval of the COA subject to the plans presented. The following neighbors spoke relative to the proposed plans: Virginia Lindow, 4604 Browndale Avenue-expressed concern for the appropriateness of the request in relation to the neighborhood. Kristen Veker, 4605 Browndale Aveue-was in favor of the COA application. Applicant Present- Andy Schrader & homeowner William Quirk Motion was made by Moore and seconded by Nymo to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness request to construct the building addition subject to the plans presented. All voted aye. The motion carried. Draft Minutes Approved Minutes Approved Date: 9/12/2017 B. Prepare for September 6th City Council Work Session Staff Liaison Bodeker explained the 2017 Work Plan Progress Report that was included in the meeting packet. The Commission discussed the 2017 Work Plan progress and discussed the upcoming Work Session with City Council. C. 2018 Work Plan Preparation The Commission began to discuss the 2018 Work Plan and what goals they wanted to include in the plan in addition to their ongoing responsibilities. Chair Birdman expressed that one area the group had expressed interest in in the past was how to capture stories or elements in Edina as a whole as changes in the Community are happening. He asked the Commission to think about ideas in areas the Commission works on outside of Certificate of Appropriateness review. D. 44th & France Small Area Study: Discussion Consultant Vogel introduced the 44th & France Small Area Study. He explained this small area study is a part of the Comprehensive Planning process. He explained that the 44th & France area is full of cultural resources so he is working with the Comprehensive Plan team and Community Organization on this particular area. They have identified that these Heritage Preservation resources are key community development resources and will be part of the plan that is created. There will be a Community meeting on the 44th & France Small Area Plan on Monday, August 14, 2017. E. 2017 State Preservation Conference-Albert Lea Staff Liaison Bodeker reminded the Commission that the 2017 Annual Preservation Conference is taking place in Albert Lea on September 13th-15th. As a Certified Local Government (CLG) City, Edina is required to send one HPC member. Bodeker asked the Commission to reach out to her if they were interested in attending one or both days of the Conference. F. Open Streets-September 24th Staff Liaison Bodeker explained that in a past meeting the Open Streets event came up as a possible place to partner with the Edina Historical Society and host an information booth at the annual Open Streets event on September 24th. The Commission expressed interest in participating. VII. Correspondence And Petitions: None VIII. Chair And Member Comments: Chair Birdman welcomed Staff Liaison Bodeker to the Heritage Preservation Commission. IX. Staff Comments Staff Liaison Bodeker provided the following comments: Bodeker asked if she could get a picture of the Commission at the next scheduled meeting for the City’s website. Staff Liaison Bodeker also discussed meeting packets. She told the Commission that she would provide copies of meeting agendas and of any Certificate of Appropriateness applications that might be reviewed at upcoming meetings, but would only provide the entire meeting packets at the Commissioner’s request. Draft Minutes Approved Minutes Approved Date: 9/12/2017 X. Adjournment: 8:15 p.m. Motion made by Moore to adjourn the August 8th, 2017 meeting at 8:15 p.m. Motion seconded by Nymo. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Emily Bodeker