1 ## Heritage Preservation Commission ## Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 6:30 PM ## 106 Center Street Members of the public may attend the Heritage Preservation Commission meeting either in person or by joining via Zoom either online or by telephone at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81334762683?pwd=orkzXAIGOlToPMCScx2yNOqlR72Uob.1 Meeting chat link https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/81334762683 Meeting ID: 813 3476 2683 Passcode: 404071 --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,81334762683#,,,,*404071# US (Chicago) ## +16469313860,,81334762683#,,,,*404071# US Some items on this agenda are important enough to City Councilmembers that a quorum of the Council may be present to receive information leading to their future deliberations and eventual decision. ## AGENDA ## 1. Call to Order/Roll Call ## 2. Agenda Approval ## 3. Consent Agenda ## A. June 29, 2026 HPC Special Meeting Minutes ## 4. Citizen Reports or Comments ## 5. New Business A. 440 Second Street Site Alteration Permit - Alterations to rear elevation ## 6. Unfinished Business 7. Communications and Reports ## A. Next Regular City Council Meeting - August 3, 2026 ## B. Next Regular HPC Meeting - August 25, 2026 ## C. Updates ## 8. Future Agenda Items Page 1 of 17 2 9. Adjournment Page 2 of 17 1 ## City of Excelsior ## Heritage Preservation Commission Special Meeting ## Minutes Monday, June 29, 2026 106 Center Street, Excelsior, MN 55331 – Entrance located on Center Street ## 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL ## Commissioners Present: Andersen, Caron, Condon, Dahlstrom, Gephart, Macpherson ## Commissioners Absent: None Others present: Jess Long, City Planner; Siobhan Tolar, City Attorney; Amy Lucas, Preservation ## Consultant; Julia Mullin, Community Development Director ## 2. AGENDA APPROVAL Gephart moved to approve the agenda. Macpherson seconded. Approved 6-0. 3. CONSENT AGENDA (including review and approval of minutes from previous meetings) ## (a) June 29, 2026 HPC Special Meeting Minutes Macpherson moved to approve meeting minutes with edits. Andersen seconded. Approved 6-0. ## 4. CITIZEN REPORTS OR COMMENTS ## 5. NEW BUSINESS ## (a) 254 Water Street SAP - Extension Request Chair Caron recused himself from this item because he is the owner of the property in question. Macpherson assumed the role of chair. Commission considered extension request. Andersen moved to approve the request. Gephart seconded. Approved 6-0. (b) 26 Water Street SAP - Partial Demolition of Tonka Theatre building Commissioner Caron resumed his role as chair. Preservation Consultant Lucas provided the staff report. The applicant spoke. The public hearing was opened: Laura Ivey, 135 First Street, spoke in support of the item. Public hearing was closed. Gephart moved to deny the Site Alteration Permit and adopt HPC Resolution 2026-07. Macpherson seconded. Approved 4-2. Commissioners Andersen and Dahlstrom voted against the motion. ## 7. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS (a) Next regular City Council Meeting – July 20, 2026 (b) Next regular HPC Meeting – July 28, 2026 (c) Updates ## 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ## 9. ADJOURNMENT Gephart moved to adjourn the meeting. Macpherson seconded. Approved 6-0. Meeting adjourned 9:00 pm. Page 3 of 17 Item: 5.A. ## ITEM REPORT ## To: Heritage Preservation Commission ## From: Jess Long, City Planner ## Meeting Date: July 28, 2026 ## Department/Office: Community Development Item Name: 440 Second Street Site Alteration Permit - Alterations to rear elevation ## Summary: ## APPLICATION/ BACKGROUND The applicant, Scott Johnson of Addilay Homes & Remodeling, has submitted a Site Alteration Permit application for proposed improvements to the rear elevation of 440 Second Street. The structure was constructed in 1959 and is identified as a noncontributing building within the Historic Downtown District. The building entrance is located at the rear of the property, behind Second Street, and faces the City’s public parking lot, the East Lot. The proposed remodel includes the installation of board and batten siding, shutters around the windows, and a new awning. The applicant is also proposing to install new gooseneck light fixtures on the façade above the awning. Staff has discussed the proposed design with the applicant. The proposed shutters will be constructed on site using cedar. Staff also discussed the placement of the sign on the awning with the applicant, who is aware that the sign should be relocated to the awning valance. ## Figure 1_440 Second Street - Existing Page 4 of 17 Figure 2 Pattern of surrounding properties ## HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION REVIEW 440 Second Street is a non-contributing property, and the new tenant’s primary entrance will be accessed from the East Parking Lot. Staff has reviewed the proposal under the design guidelines applicable to back entries and additions. The existing rear entrance differs from the building’s front brick façade. The City’s design guidelines for rear elevations and entrances recognize that rear walls are typically of lesser significance and generally contain fewer character-defining elements; therefore, alterations to these areas may often be accommodated with fewer adverse impacts to the historic significance of the property. Because the proposed improvements are located entirely at the rear of the structure, the applicant should provide additional information about how the proposed façade will to the connect to the building’s side elevation. ## Back Entries and Additions Guidelines BEA.1 Improvements to a back entry should reflect the elements and detailing of the main building. Depending upon the scope of the project, these may include signage, light fixtures, awnings and color selection. The design elements are different from the front façade but do share design elements with neighboring properties along the East Lot. BEA.2 The height/width ratio of rear windows should reflect the height/width ratio of street front windows. The applicant is not proposing any changes to the existing windows. BEA.4 For rear elevations to become inviting for customers and tenants, the ground floor needs to have attractive entrances, or storefronts for retail display. Loading dock Page 5 of 17 doors can be converted to storefronts and entrances. The proposed design is consistent with neighboring properties and will provide an inviting entrance to customers and those using the East Parking Lot. BEA.5 The addition of decorative elements, such as trim and cornices, depends upon the date and style of the building. Rear elevations in the historic area should retain their simple design quality in most cases. However, the use of awnings and attractive signage will make the elevation more appealing for pedestrian traffic. The proposed design is simple and will make the property more attractive to pedestrians. BEA.6 Install adequate lighting for customer and store security. Ensure that the design of the lighting relates to the historic character of the building. The applicant proposes to add three new goose neck lights to the building. The applicant should confirm that the placement will not change if they move the sign to the valance. The applicant could provide further information about the proposed lights and staff should review the design of the proposed light fixtures before they are installed. BEA.8 Rear entrances on existing buildings shall clearly be secondary entrances and avoid the appearance of a primary façade. The design will give the appearance of a primary entrance; however, the design is consistent with the adjacent properties. The unique placement of this building, between Second Street and the East Lot, means it functions practically with two main entrances – one facing Second Street and one facing the East Lot. ## Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the HPC approve the Site Alteration Permit with conditions and direct staff to draft a resolution for approval at the August 2026 meeting. ## Proposed Conditions 1. The plans shall be consistent with the plans included in the July 28, 2026, Heritage Preservation Commission Packet. 2. The Site Alteration Permit shall expire one year from the date of adoption of the resolution if not acted upon. 3. All signage proposed for the awning shall be located on the valance. 4. Staff shall review and approve the design of lighting fixtures prior to installation. ## Budget: Page 6 of 17 ## Attachments: 1. 1_ 440 2nd app materials Page 7 of 17 Page 8 of 17 Page 9 of 17 Page 10 of 17 Page 11 of 17 Page 12 of 17 Page 13 of 17 Page 14 of 17 Page 15 of 17 Page 16 of 17 Page 17 of 17