## Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda May 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Edina City Hall, Community Room, 4801 W. 50th St. ## Accessibility Support: The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. 1. Call to Order ## 2. Roll Call ## 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda ## 4. Approval of Meeting Minutes 4.1. April 14, 2026 HPC Minutes ## 5. Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share issues or concerns that are not scheduled for a future public hearing. Items that are on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. 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. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. 6. Reports/Recommendations ## 6.1. COA: H-26-3, 4907 Arden Avenue ## 7. Chair and Member Comments ## 8. Staff Comments ## 8.1. Introduce Interim Staff 9. Adjournment Page 1 of 17 ## Item Report May 12, 2026 ## Heritage Preservation Commission ## Item Number: 4.1 Department: ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Emily Dalrymple, Assistant City Planner ## Item Title: April 14, 2026 HPC Minutes ## Action Requested: ## Approve the April 14, 2026 HPC Minutes ## Information/Background: Item reports can be used in place of attaching a staff report. ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data request (URL). 1. April 14, 2026 HPC Minutes Page 2 of 17 1. Call to Order ## Special Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda March 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Mayors Conference Room, 4801 W. 50th St. ## 2. Roll Call-Welcome New Members Members Present: Amber Koch, Phil Baker, Devon Nickels (7:03), Kaelie Breiter (7:02), Brad Olson, ## Shawn Jarvinen (7:05), Katie Pope, Kris Waggoner, Theresa Farrell-Strauss ## Members Absent: Student Commissioners Matthew Weiby and Olivia Duplessis ## Staff Present: Emily Dalrymple & Consultant Elizabeth Gales ## 3. Approval of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Farrell-Strauss made a motion to Approve. Motion seconded by Commissioner Waggonner. Ayes: Amber Koch, Phil Baker, Devon Nickels, Kaelie Breiter, Brad Olson, Shawn ## Jarvinen, Katie Pope, Kris Waggoner, Theresa Farrell-Strauss ## Nays: None ## Motion Passed 4. Reports/Recommendations ## 4.1. COA, H-26-1 4530 Arden Avenue Commissioner Olson made a motion to Approve the certificate of appropriateness request for changes to the street facing façade at 4530 Arden Avenue based on the findings and with the conditions outlined in the staff report. Motion seconded by Commissioner Jarvinen. • Findings: o The proposed project will not alter major character defining features of the home. o The proposed changes meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards of Rehabilitation and the Country Club Plan of Treatment. • Conditions: o Any changes to the approved elevations or materials will need to be submitted to staff for review. Ayes: Amber Koch, Phil Baker, Devon Nickels, Kaelie Breiter, Brad Olson, Shawn ## Jarvinen, Katie Pope, Kris Waggoner, Theresa Farrell-Strauss ## Nays: None ## Motion Passed ## 5. Chair and Member Comments-None ## 6. Staff Comments The Heritage Award nominations are due April 7 th . Page 3 of 17 There are two COAs scheduled for the April meeting-quorum and attendance is important. NAPC Conference-more information to come. 7. Adjournment Commissioner Breiter made a motion to approve. Motion seconded by Commissioner Nickels. Ayes: Amber Koch, Phil Baker, Devon Nickels, Kaelie Breiter, Brad Olson, Shawn Jarvinen, Katie ## Pope, Kris Waggoner, Theresa Farrell-Strauss ## Nays: None ## Motion Passed Page 4 of 17 Page 5 of 17 ## Item Report May 12, 2026 ## Heritage Preservation Commission ## Item Number: 6.1 Department: Community Development ## Item Activity: Action Prepared By: Emily Dalrymple, Assistant City Planner ## Item Title: COA: H-26-3, 4907 Arden Avenue ## Action Requested: The recommendation is to approve the certificate of appropriateness and revised plans for the new detached garage at 4907 Arden Avenue. The recommendation for approval is based on the following: The proposed changes meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards of Rehabilitation and the Country Club Plan of Treatment. ## Conditions of Approval: Any changes to the approved elevations or materials will need to be submitted to staff for review. An as-built date plaque be installed on the exterior of the new garage. ## Information/Background: The subject property, 4907 Arden Avenue, is located on the east side of Arden Avenue, north of 50th Street and south of Country Club Road. The existing home on the lot is a two-story Mediterranean style home built in 1925.The applicant’s proposal is for a certificate of appropriateness for the demolition of the existing detached garage and the construction of a new detached garage. The new detached garage will be located in the a similar location as the existing garage, but is proposed to have a larger footprint. The new detached garage will have a basement and a half story above the two car garage and meets all of the city’s zoning requirements including setbacks, lot coverage, building coverage, and height.The proposed building materials will match the existing materials on the home, including stucco and terra cotta roof tiles. Consultant Memo:See attached revised memo from Elizabeth Gales and Rachel Peterson, Hess, Roise and Company. ## Better Together Link ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data request (URL). ## 1. Staff Report ## 2. Staff Presentation-Meeting2 ## 3. Applicant Submittal Meeting 2 (Board Portal) ## 4. Consultant Memo (Board Portal) ## 5. Original Applicant Submittal Meeting 1 (Board Portal) Page 6 of 17 ## 6. Historic Assessing Field Card (Board Portal) Page 7 of 17 ## Staff Report Date: 5/12/26 ## To: HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION ## From: Emily Dalrymple, Assistant City Planner Subject: COA H-26-3, 4907 Arden Avenue, New Detached Garage ## Information/Background: The subject property, 4907 Arden Avenue, is located on the east side of Arden Avenue, north of 50 th Street and south of Country Club Road. The existing home on the lot is a two-story Mediterranean style home built in 1925. The applicant’s proposal is for a certificate of appropriateness for the demolition of the existing detached garage and the construction of a new detached garage. The new detached garage will be located in the a similar location as the existing garage, but is proposed to have a larger footprint. The new detached garage will have a basement and a half story above the two car garage and meets all of the city’s zoning requirements including setbacks, lot coverage, building coverage, and height. The proposed building materials will match the existing materials on the home, including stucco and terra cotta roof tiles. ## Consultant Memo: See attached revised memo from Elizabeth Gales and Rachel Peterson, Hess, Roise and Company. ## Recommendation: The recommendation is to approve the certificate of appropriateness and revised plans for the new detached garage at 4907 Arden Avenue. The recommendation for approval is based on the following: • The proposed changes meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards of Rehabilitation and the Country Club Plan of Treatment. ## Conditions of Approval: • Any changes to the approved elevations or materials will need to be submitted to staff for review. • An as-built date plaque be installed on the exterior of the new garage. ## COA Expiration: May 12, 2027 Page 8 of 17 ## EdinaMN.gov ## 4907 Arden Avenue ## COA H-26-3, New Detached Garage May 12, 2026 (Meeting 2) ## EdinaMN.gov Page 9 of 17 ## Existing Survey Page 10 of 17 ## Proposed Survey Page 11 of 17 ## Proposed Elevations-Meeting 1 Page 12 of 17 ## Proposed Elevations-Meeting 2 Page 13 of 17 ## Revised Rendering-Meeting 2 Page 14 of 17 ## Existing Site Photos Page 15 of 17 ## Historical Photo Page 16 of 17 ## Item Report May 12, 2026 ## Heritage Preservation Commission ## Item Number: 8.1 Department: Community Development ## Item Activity: Information Prepared By: Emily Dalrymple, Assistant City Planner ## Item Title: Introduce Interim Staff ## Action Requested: None. ## Information/Background: Introduce Interim Staff-Kris Aaker, City of Edina & Madison Richard, Bolton & Menk ## Supporting Documentation: Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL) and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data request (URL). ## None Page 17 of 17