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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHist Pres Minutes 01-17-2006CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION JANUARY 17, 2006 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation was duly held at City Hall 7516 — 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, on the 17th day of January 2006. I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Aaron Rolloff called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Beverly Gross, Frances Ratzlaff, Aaron Rolloff, Glen Brown MEMBERS ABSENT. Mickey McBride, Nannette LaChapelle, Herb Japs OTHERS PRESENT. John M. Burbank, Senior Planner Shannon Nitsch, Planning Commission Lorraine Brown Burbank reported that the new Council Liaison for 2006 will be Mayor Sandy Shiely. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as submitted. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Burbank reported that the regular ACHP meeting in December was cancelled. Burbank indicated that the Minutes for the September 20 regular ACHP meeting 2005 were not included in the January packet, but would be submitted for review and approval with the March agenda packet. IV. OPEN FORUM None V. OLD BUSINESS a. Historic Playing Cards The ACHP held general discussion about the status and timing of the historic playing card project. After a productive discussion, the item was continued. b. East Ravine Update Burbank identified that the Metropolitan Council would be finalizing the review of the East Ravine Master plan on January 24 and that it would then be returned to the City Council for final adoption and implementation. Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation Minutes January 17, 2006 Page 2 of 4 VI. NEW BUSINESS a. 2006 Meeting Schedule The ACHP held general discussion about the proposed meeting schedule, and adopted the revised dates of March 14, May 9, July 11, September 12, and November 14 based on members' schedule conflicts. Burbank stated that a revised schedule would be submitted with the March agenda packet. b. Lot Split — 7010 Iverson Court South (Dubisar Property) Burbank identified that a minor subdivision application was before the planning commis- sion for the designated historic registered Watson house (SHPO #WA -CGC -011) located at 8919 — 70th Street South, and that the ACHP needs to review the request. The ACHP reviewed the application material that was in their packets. Burbank explained the application request and indicated that because it is a registered historic property, City Ordinance requires that a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) be issued prior to the completion of any modifications to the property. Ratzlaff noted that the Watson house is one of the oldest remaining "pioneer" homes in Cottage Grove, and that the wood for the house was floated down the Mississippi River from Minneapolis sawmills. The ACHP asked if the remaining lot with the house on it could be subdivided further. Burbank responded that he would have to compare it against the zoning performance standards for the district. Ratzlaff stated that she felt the placement of a future house on the new lot could hinder the public view of the historic structure from 70th Street. Rollof and Gross concurred. Nitsch raised the issue of accessory structures and fencing blocking the view in addition to a new house. The ACHP held a general discussion about the application and its potential effect on the historic property specifically related to viewsheds, setbacks, additional subdivision, and demolition of the historic property. They asked Burbank what their options were. Burbank responded he was not aware of any plans for future subdivision or demolition and that the ACHP could recommend approval of the COA, denial of the COA, or table any action pending the receipt of additional information. The ACHP reviewed their points of discussion, and Rolloff called for a motion. Brown moved to not issue a certificate of appropriateness for the lot split at 7010 Iverson Court South based on the negative impacts a new house would create on the view and appearance of the historic registered property from 70th Street, which is a major public roadway, and based on the lack of details on the future house style and pad location on the proposed lot that could allow for the assessment of location impacts and possible Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation Minutes January 17, 2006 Page 3 of 4 options such as setback variances or house placement conditions and recommendations. Rolloff seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Burbank responded that he would forward the recommendation to the applicant, the Planning Commission, and the City Council. c. Atkinson Cemetery Grave Marker Burbank identified that the he was contacted by one of the Public Works summer maintenance workers who was concerned about the treatment of the unknown grave markers at the Atkinson Cemetery. The ACHP reviewed the information provided and asked Burbank to complete additional research on the history, and possible solutions. d. Historical Marker or Sign at Hazen P. Moore Park Burbank identified that the Parks Division will be installing a new rock monument sign at Hazen P. Mooers Park near Grey Cloud Island. The installation was identified as a part of the final restoration of the area after the last river flood. He indicated further that he was asked if the ACHP would like to include a historic plaque on the monu- ment. The Committee concurred that including the park in their historic plague pro- gram would be appropriate. Burbank stated that he would complete additional information and get some draft plaque language on the next agenda. He noted that the ACHP would still need to finalize the general plaque design for the program. e. Preservationist of the Year 2006 Burbank reported that it was time to prepare for Historic Preservation Week again and asked for nominations for the 2006 Historic Preservationist of the Year. The ACHP held a general discussion and after the discussion Burbank asked for a formal nomination. Brown moved to nominate Carl and Norma Manke as the 2006 Historic Preservation- ists of the Year in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the preservation, care, education, and enhancement of the City's historic resources and features within the Cottage Grove Cemetery located on 70th Street. Rolloff seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. f. Historic Preservation Month 2006 Burbank reported that the he was soliciting input for the 2006 Historic Preservation awareness activity. The ACHP stated that a historic photo /image interpretation pro- gram similar to the one completed in 2004 would be appropriate based on the suc- cess of the previous one. g. Historic Photo Review Burbank showed the Committee a variety of different black and white photographs that had been submitted to the City since the last regular ACHP meeting. The ACHP reviewed the photos, commented, and asked Burbank to file them in the most appro- priate historic file in the City Historic record and artifact depository. Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation Minutes January 17, 2006 Page 4 of 4 VII. COUNCIL COMMENTS None VIII. COMMISSION COMMENTS Gross questioned the plat and street naming for the proposed subdivision of the Biscoe property. Burbank responded that the plat name had been changed with the final plat application to "Lehigh Acres." He indicated further that consistent with the City's street naming policies, the internal local roadway of the subdivision is proposed to be called "Lehigh Lane," because it begins and ends on Lehigh Avenue. Related to the street naming discussion Rolloff questioned how the street naming proc- ess would work as the East Ravine area develops, and that he felt that waiting until the plats were before the City was not proactive enough. The Committee concurred and asked that the East Ravine street naming topic be placed on the next regular agenda. Burbank stated that it would be placed on the next agenda. IX. STAFF COMMENTS None X. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Brown and seconded by Ratzlaff. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.