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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-11 HPC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATIONCOMMISSION 7:00 P.M Thursday, January 11, 2018 City Hall, Council Chambers A.CALL TO ORDER B.ROLL CALL C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.December 14, 2017 E.NEW BUSINESS 1.2017 Demolition Report 2.2017 Heritage Preservation Commission Annual Report 3.2018 Heritage Preservation Commission Goals F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.Designation of Historic Sites 2.HPC Training G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.Heritage Award Nominations (Due January 29) J.ADJOURNMENT RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Commission Meetings - elected officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Commission meetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles: Speak only for yourself, not for other Commissionmembers or citizens - unless specifically tasked by your colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition. Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each other. Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of Commissionmembers, staff or others in public. Be respectful of each other’s timekeeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive. D1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION 7:00p.m., Thursday, December 14, 2017 Council Chambers, City Hall A.CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and called to order by ChairBoulayat 7:04 p.m. B.ROLL CALL Commissioners Commissioner LeonAxtmanPresent ChairPeter BoulayPresent Commissioner Bob CardinalPresent Vice ChairRichard Currie Present Commissioner Margaret FettPresent Commissioner John GasparPresent Commissioner Frank GilbertsonPresent Staff Natural Resources Coordinator, Ginny GaynorPresent C.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA made a motion to approve the agenda. CommissionerGilbertson Seconded by Commissioner GasparAyes – All The motion passed. D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.November 9,2017HPC Meeting Minutes Vice ChairCurriemade a motionto approve the minutes from the November 9, 2017 HPC Meeting. Seconded by CommissionerGilbertsonAyes – All The motion passed. E.NEW BUSINESS 1.Oath of Office for Margaret Fett Natural Resources Coordinator, Ginny Gaynor, swore in Margaret Fett to the Heritage Preservation Commission. F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.InterpretiveSign for Conifer Ridge Thursday, December 14, 2017 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes D1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION 7:00p.m., Thursday, December 14, 2017 Council Chambers, City Hall Vice ChairCurrie made a motionto approve the sign with the changes discussed. Seconded by CommissionerAxtman Ayes – All The motion passed. 1.Maplewood Heritage Award Natural Resources Coordinator, Ginny Gaynor,reviewed the nomination process and timeline for the award. 2.HPC Training Natural Resources Coordinator, Ginny Gaynor,went over Chapter 7 of the HPC Training with the commission. G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS 1.MAHS Vice ChairCurriegave an update on the Maplewood Area Historical Society’s upcoming events. I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.Update on Designation of Sites Natural Resources Coordinator, Ginny Gaynor, updated the Heritage Preservation Commission on the progress of designating sites. J.ADJOURNMENT Vice ChairCurriemade a motionto adjourn the meeting. Seconded by CommissionerGilbertsonAyes – All The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03PM. Next meeting isJanuary11, 2018. Thursday, December 14, 2017 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes E1 MEMORANDUM TO:Heritage Preservation Commission FROM:Jason Brash, Building Official Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Liaison DATE:January 11, 2018 SUBJECT:2017Demolition Report Introduction The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) has requestedthat staff presents ademolition report each yearto provide a record of the buildings or sitesthat weredemolishedand to provide an opportunity for commissioners to commentontheirhistorical significance in the city. Discussion The followingproperties receiveda permitto demolish a building in 2017.Photos of these structures are provided in Attachment 1. 2228 Maplewood Drive 1797 Cope Avenue East (McDonalds) 3070 White Bear Avenue North (North China Restaurant) 2694MaplewoodDrive North (cabins) 3M Center, Hudson Road(parking ramp at 3M building 229)(no photo available) 1706 White Bear Avenue North (Boca Chica) 799 Meyer Street North (house demo due to fire damage) 2580 Larpenteur Avenue East (house and garage) In addition to the above structures, permits to demolish garageswere received from: 1866 East Shore Drive North 1039 Mary Street North 1905 Radatz Avenue East 2540 Clarence Street North 2611 Ariel Street North 1840 Onacrest Court North 2684 Highwood AvenueEast 1765 Flandrau Street North Mr. Brashwill attend the HPC meeting to address any questions about demolition. Recommendation Reviewand make recommendation onthe HPC demolition report for 2017. Attachments 1.Photos of buildingsthat received demolition permits(excluding garages) E1, Attachment 1 2228 Maplewood Drive 1797 Cope Avenue East (McDonalds) 2 E1, Attachment 1 3070 White Bear Avenue North 2694 Maplewood Drive North 3 E1, Attachment 1 1706 White Bear Avenue North 799 Meyer Street North 4 E1, Attachment 1 2580 Larpenteur Avenue East 5 E2 MEMORANDUM TO: Heritage Preservation Commission FROM:Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Staff Liaison DATE: January 11, 2018 SUBJECT:2017Heritage Preservation Commission Annual Report Introduction Each Maplewood Commission prepares an annual report to Council summarizing accomplishments and listing goals for the coming year. Discussion Attached is the draft 2017 Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) Annual Report. Commissioners shall review the draft and suggest changes if necessary. After approvalof the draft report, staff will schedule a date for the HPC to present the report to City Council. Recommendation Review and make recommendation on the draft 2017 Annual Report. Attachments 1.Draft 2017 Annual Report E2, Attachment 1 IFSJUBHF!QSFTFSWBUJPO! DPNNJTTJPO 3128!BOOVBM!SFQPSU Purpose - design review for designated sites. 2017 Highlights Kpf!Gpy Bm!Hbmcsbjui Mpjt!Cfin E2, Attachment 1 The Heritage Preservation Commission Chair Member Since 10/09/06; Term Expires 4/30/18 Vice Chair Member Since 01/26/04; Term Expires 4/30/19 Member Member Since 10/12/17; Term Expires 04/30/20 Member Member Since 01/25/16; Term Expires 4/30/19 Member Member Since 12/14/17; Term Expires 4/30/19 John Gaspar - Member Member Since 01/14/13; Term Expires 4/30/17 2017 HPC - (left to right) Leon Axtman, Margaret Fett, Richard Member Currie, Peter Boulay, Frank Gilbertson, John Gaspar, and Bob Member Since 09/09/13; Term Expires 4/30/19 Cardinal City Council Liason Staff Liason Preservation Programs National Register of Historic Places: Ramsey County Poor Farm Barn Owner: Ramsey County Maplewood Heritage Landmarks: Bruentrup Heritage Farm Owner: City of Maplewood Gladstone Savanna Neighborhood Preserve Owner: City of Maplewood Century Home owners were honored at Maplewood’s 60th Anniversary Celebration Century Homes There are 136 homes over 100 years old in Maplewood. E2, Attachment 1 2017 Reviews and Accomplishments nesota state preservation conference. E2, Attachment 1 2018 Commission Goals E3 MEMORANDUM TO:Heritage Preservation Commission FROM:VirginiaGaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Liaison DATE:January 11, 2018 RE:2018Heritage Preservation Commission Goals Introduction At the January Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC)meeting, commissioners will begin discussing goals for 2018. Discussion In 2017, the HPC accomplished several goals. The status of the 2017 goals is listed below. Completed: th 1.Plan and present 60Anniversary Celebration. 2.Complete 60 Stories project. 3.Designate Gladstone Savanna as a local historic site. 4.Work with consultant on text for Gladstone Savanna interpretive signs. 5.Review interpretive sign for Conifer Ridge. In progress: 6.Begin work on Comprehensive Plan, History Chapter. 7.Make recommendation for 2017 Maplewood Heritage Award. 8.Designate one additional historic site. 9.Present stories of Maplewood history during HPC meetings using material from 60 Stories project. Chair Boulay presented the story of the Poor Farm Cemetery at the October meeting. Not done: 10.Submit grant to continue preservation planning. 11.Review and install sign for Lookout Park. 12.Educate HPC on Department of Interior guidelines.Did other training instead. Staff recommends the following be included in the 2018 goals. 1.Complete work on 2040 Comprehensive Plan Chapter on Historic Resources. 2.Designate one historic site. 3.Make recommendation for the annual Maplewood Heritage Award. 4.Submit grant and beginadditional survey work. 5.Review designs for interpretive signs at Gladstone Savanna. 6.Complete text and review sign for Lookout Park. E3 Note that the City now has a videographer on staff. If HPC members are interested in committee work outside commission meeting times, there is potential to do short videos on historytopics or a videotaped History Walking Tour. At the January HPC meeting, commissioners shall discuss goals for 2018. Recommendation Develop2018 goals. F1 MEMORANDUM TO:Heritage Preservation Commission FROM:Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Staff Liaison DATE:January 11, 2018 SUBJECT:Designation of Historic Sites Introduction The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) is responsible for recommending sites to designate as Maplewood Heritage Landmarks or to be nominatedto the National Register of Historic Places. Background There are three designated historic sites in Maplewood: National Register of Historic Places: Ramsey County Poor Farm Barn Maplewood Heritage Landmarks: Bruentrup Heritage Farm, Gladstone SavannaPreserve In 2017, the HPC reviewed a list of potentially significant historic sitesto consider for designationandnarrowed the list down to 11 sites they weremost interested in designating. The HPC further narrowed the list tofoursitesto pursue: Tubman Center, St. Paul Regional Water, Fish CreekOpen Space, and Ramsey County Poor Farm Cemetery. Discussion In November and December 2017, staff sent letters to owners of the four sites requesting a meeting to discuss the possibility of designating their site as a Maplewood Historic Landmark. Responses are indicatedbelow. 1.Tubman Center(formerly St. Paul’s Monastery).Staff has not heard back from the owners and hopes to make phone contact with them prior to the January HPC meeting. 2.St. Paul Regional Water(SPRW).General Manager Steve Schneider responded that at this point in time SPRW is not interested inpursuing historic designation. He indicated, “As you may be aware, we are undergoing a major upgrade on our electrical system that will be followed up with some major changes in the way we treat water. While these projects do not impact the most historically interesting part of our facility (the pump room that dates to 1922) many parts of our facility will be replaced in the next 5 years or so. We may be interested in a nomination following our upgrades but would prefer that the consideration wait until that time.”It is noteworthy that the Highland Park Water Tower is on the National Register of Historic Places, which shows that Board of Water Commissioners values the historic resources under their jurisdiction. F1 3.Fish Creek Archeological Site.Maplewood staff member Gaynormet with Ramsey County Park staff in December 2017 to discuss designation. At this point in time, the County is not interested in pursuing designation for the Fish Creek Archeological area. However, they are very interested in partnering with the City on additional archeological investigations along Fish Creek.Ramsey County has just begun the process of updating its Parks and Recreation System Master Plan. They are open to revisiting the question of designation at a future date. 4.Ramsey County Poor Farm Cemetery. Maplewood staff member Gaynor met with Ramsey County Parks staff in December 2017 to discuss designationfor the Cemetery.The County is open to considering this. The process for designating this site would be: 1)HPC and Citystaff prepare application form 2)HPC approves application form 3)County staff reviewapplication and approve moving forward 4)Ramsey County Board of Commissioners review (approval required to continue) 5)Maplewood public hearing 6)Maplewood City Council review If there are changes along the way, those would go back to the HPC for approval, prior to recommendation to City Council. The blank application form for local designation is attached. The bulk of the work on the application is in preparingthe site history and narratives on site significance and site integrity. Staff recommends appointing one or two HPC members to assist with this research. Recommendation HPC shall discuss designation of historic sites. Attachments 1.Application Form F1, Attachment 1 F1, Attachment 1 F1, Attachment 1 F1, Attachment 1 Location How to Apply the Criteria Considerations Design Setting character how F1, Attachment 1 surroundings Materials How to Apply the Criteria Considerations Workmanship Feeling Association alone F2 MEMORANDUM TO:Heritage Preservation Commission FROM:VirginiaGaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Liaison DATE:January 11, 2018 SUBJECT:HPC Training Introduction The Minnesota Heritage Commission Statewide Training Manual is availablefor use by Heritage Preservation Commissions (HPC). The HPC will completethis training at the Januarymeeting. Discussion HPCs throughout the state are encouraged to use the Minnesota Heritage Commission Statewide Training Manualand accompanying training materialsto increase their understanding of the HPC’s role and ofpreservation laws and processes.The training is provided in a set of PowerPoint slidesfor HPCs to review and a 160-page training manual. The HPC has completed the following: Chapter 1: Why Are We Here? (October 2016) Chapter 2: Legal Foundations (May 2017) Chapter 3: Designating Properties(November 2016) Chapter 4: Treatment of Historic Properties. (July 2017) Chapter 5: Nuts and Bolts for Commissions(August 2017) Chapter 6: Project Review(October 2017) Chapter 7: Special Legal Issues(November 2017) At the January 2018meeting, the HPC will review Chapter 8: Frequent Design Issues and Chapter 9: Where Do We Go fromHere? Slides for these chaptersare available at www.ci.stillwater.mn.us(Search: HPC Training Program).If you would like a hard copy of the slides, or of the training manual, please let staff know and they can provide that for you. Recommendation No action required.