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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-14 HPC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION 7:00 P.M Thursday, March 14, 2019 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 5, 2019 NEW BUSINESS Local Designation of New Site Documentary Photographs UNFINISHED BUSINESS VISITOR PRESENTATIONS COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS STAFF PRESENTATIONS 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 i 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 notinterrupt 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. ekeeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive. THERE MAY BE A QUORUM OF COMMISSIONERS AT UPCOMING MAPLEWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY EVENTS. D1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION 7:00p.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2019 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 Chair Boulay at 7:03 p.m. B.ROLL CALL Commissioners Commissioner Leon Axtman Present Chair Peter Boulay Present Commissioner Bob Cardinal Present Vice Chair Richard Currie Present Commissioner Margaret Fett Absent Commissioner John Gaspar Present Staff Natural Resources Coordinator, Ginny Gaynor Present C.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Commissioner Cardinal made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Axtman Ayes – All The motion passed. D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.January 10, 2019, HPC Meeting Minutes Commissioner Cardinal made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 10, 2019, HPC Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Axtman Ayes – All The motion passed. E.NEW BUSINESS 1.Resolution of Appreciation Vice Chair Currie madea motionto approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Frank Gilbertson. Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes D1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION 7:00p.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Council Chambers, City Hall Seconded by Commissioner Axtman Ayes – All The motion passed. F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.2018 Heritage Award The Heritage Preservation Commission voted to award Ron Cockriel the Heritage Award for 2018. 2.List of Potential Historic Structures and Sites Natural Resources Coordinator, Ginny Gaynor, reviewed the list of potential historic structures and sites with the commission. 3.2019 Goals Commissioner Axtman made a motion to approve the goals for 2019. Seconded by Vice Chair Currie Ayes – All The motion passed. G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS J.ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Axtman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. No second Ayes – All The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 PM Next meeting is March 14, 2019 Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes E1 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSIONSTAFF REPORT Meeting Date March 14, 2019 REPORT TO: Heritage Preservation Commission REPORT FROM: Virginia Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Liaison PRESENTER: Virginia Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Liaison AGENDA ITEM: Local Designationof New Site Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: One of the Heritage Preservation Commission’s (HPC) 2019 Goals is to designate an additional site as a Maplewood Heritage Landmark. Designating historic sites is also a requirement for the city to maintain its status as a Certified Local Government. Recommended Action: No action required. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is enter amount or $0.00. Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: Click here to enter other source or n/a. Strategic Plan Relevance: Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment Operational EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt. Designating a site helps ensure the preservation of historic resources in the community and provides an opportunity for community engagement. Background Maplewood’s Heritage Landmark program designates structures or sites that are historically significant at the local level. The National Register of Historic Places designates sites that are historically significant on a state or national level. In 2018, the HPC prepared a nomination to designate the Ramsey County Poor Farm Cemetery as a Maplewood Heritage Landmark. That application is now being considered by the county. The HPC approved a 2019 goal of designating an additional site. E1 Attached is the HPC’s list of sites and structures that may have historic significance (Attachment 1). Designated sites must have historic significance, be at least 50 years old, and meet at least one of these eligibility criteria: The property is associated with significant events or a period that exemplifies broad patterns of cultural, political, economic or social history. The property is associated with a person or group that has significantly contributed to the history, culture or development of the city, state or nation. The property’s character, interest or value is part of the history or cultural heritage of the city, state or nation. The property embodies distinctive characteristics of an architectural or engineering type or style, or elements of design, detail materials, method of construction or craftsmanship. The property exemplifies the work of master builders, engineers, designers, artists, craftsmen or architects. The property has yielded or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. The property’s unique location or physical characteristics represent an established or familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or community. The property exemplifies a landscape design or development pattern distinguished by innovation, rarity, uniqueness or quality of design or detail. In addition, the site must meet criteria for integrity as outlined in the Nomination Form (Attachment 2). Owners were contacted previously regarding designation for the following sites: St. Paul Regional Water – Their representative responded they had several facility improvements scheduled and were not interested. St. Paul’s Monastery, now the Tubman Center – They never responded to inquiries. Fish Creek Open Space – Ramsey County was not interested in pursuing designation of this site at that time. The HPC shall review the list of properties, select sites to consider for nomination, and appoint one or two commissioners to help prepare the nomination. While the nomination form appears short, it requires a narrative on the history and architecture of the structure and thus requires some research to complete. Staff recommends the HPC select at least two to three sites to consider since not all property owners want to designate their sites. Attachments 1.List of Potential Historic Sites and Structures 2.Nomination Form E1, Attachment 1 List of Potential Historic Structures and Sites (updatedby HPC, 1/10/19) Designated Historic Sites The properties in this category are federal or locally designated sites. These sites have been evaluated and met requirements for Department of Interior criteria for historic significance and for historic integrity. Alterations to these that require a permit must go before the Maplewood Heritage Preservation Commission for review. National Register of Historic Places Ramsey County Poor Farm Barn Maplewood Heritage Landmarks (local designation) Bruentrup Heritage Farm Gladstone Savanna Neighborhood Preserve Century Homes Maplewood’s Century Homes Program recognizes houses over 100 years old. In 2016, there were 136 Century Homes in Maplewood. Owners receive a Certificate from the City if they request one. The structure does not have to have historic significance or integrity. These properties are not subject to review by the Heritage Preservation Commission. Potential Historic Structure and Sites Properties over 50 years may be considered historic. There are many of these in Maplewood. As a city, Maplewood is interested in identifying sites that have historic significance. To determine that, a structure or site must meet Department of Interior criteria for historic significance and for historic integrity. The list below includes sites that may have historic significance and should be considered for historic evaluation. Alteration of these sites are not required to undergo review by the Heritage Preservation Commission. 2014 Historic Context Study suggested following as potential sites for National Register listing Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum, 1800 Edgerton Seaholm P.Gottfried House, 1800 East Shore Drive (Moderne design) KSTP, 2792 Highway 61 (Art Deco/Moderne) Former Edgerton School (residence at 1745 Edgerton) Former Carver Lake School (residence at 2684 Highwood JWS Frost House, 1889 Clarence Former St. Paul’s Monastery (now Tubman Center), 2675 Larpenteur E1, Attachment 1 2018 Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit Study reviewed 3M Campus for National Register listing 3M Campus. The study indicated 3M campus is eligible as a Historic District for National Register listing under Criterion A: History in the areas of Commerce and Invention. It was not eligible under Criterion C (architecture). Public Ownership or Utility Aldrich Arena Fish Creek site Gladstone Savanna site (demolished RR shops) Londin Lane Fire Station (1979) Keller Creek dam Keller Golf Course (site, not structures) Ramsey County Poor Farm Cemetery Ramsey County Corrections Soo Line Bridge (by Keller Creek, 1936 by WPA) Northern Pacific Bridge #7 (over County Road D) Cow Access Tunnel under prosperity Avenue Gladstone Community Center (on Frost, 1950’s) St. Paul Water Works (1869 and later expansions) Spoon Lak historic grove Non-Profit Old Betsy Fire Truck St. Paul’s Monastery (now Tubman Center) St. Paul Ski Club Ski Jump Moose Lodge (Frost and English) Churches and Cemeteries First Evangelical Free Church (Hazelwood near County C, was Hazelwood School)) St. Jerome’s (Roselawn and Mcmenemy) Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Kennard & Larpenteur, 1966, Garden of Mary remnants from 1948) Cross Lutheran Church (Frost & Prosperity, 1958) Union Cemetery (on Minnehaha, 1889) Forest Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum Mt. Zion Cemetery (Payne & Larpenteur, 1889) Holy Redeemer Church (story) Islamic Center (former branch library) E1, Attachment 1 Private Former Town Hall (now at 1375 Frost Avenue) Former Maplewood Municipal Building (now Philippine Center, 1380 Frost, 1965) Former Parkside Fire station (1958) Former East County Line Fire Station (on Century, 1947) Hennings Cabins (on Hwy 61) Maplewood Mall (1974) Saints North Roller Skating Rink (on Gervais Court, 1973) Schoeder’s Dairy Carver General Repair Garage Pink Castle or Chicken Shack (2720 Maplewood Drive) The Plaza Theater (Larpenteur & White Bear Avenue) Hillside School (private childcare, 1709 McKnight, 1940’s) Soo Line Section House (now private residence at 1467 Frost near Barclay) Former Carver Lake Tavern (now private residence) Carver Lake School (private home at 2684 Highwood Avenue, 1894) Mike’s LP Gas (Clarence & Frost) Origination Century Homes – many on list Lost structures or lost history Indian settlements Old roadway – stage coach lines – train tracks – native paths Indian mounds Maple Leaf Drive-In theater Minnehaha Drive-In Theater St. Paul Tourist Cabins Kennel Club at Joy Park Keller Golf Club House Keller Creek falls Plow Works Northern Aire Sign Tourist Cabins (Sign is at MHS) Lakeview Lutheran (County Road C and Hwy 61) (new building now) Hennings Cabins (on Highway 61) Cocktail Sign City and County Parks and Preserves The only city park or preserve with historic designation and subject to review by Heritage Preservation Commission is Gladstone Savanna Neighborhood Preserve. Several parks have interesting histories to document. E1, Attachment 2 E1, Attachment 2 E1, Attachment 2 E1, Attachment 2 Location How to Apply the Criteria Considerations Design Setting character how E1, Attachment 2 surroundings Materials How to Apply the Criteria Considerations Workmanship Feeling Association alone E2 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSIONSTAFF REPORT Meeting Date March 14, 2019 REPORT TO: Heritage Preservation Commission REPORT FROM: Virginia Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Liaison PRESENTER: Virginia Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Liaison AGENDA ITEM: Documenting Historic Structures in the Gladstone Neighborhood Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: One of the Heritage Preservation Commission’s 2019 goals is to document the history of important buildings in the Gladstone Area. Recommended Action: No action required. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is enter amount or $0.00. Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: Click here to enter other source or n/a. Strategic Plan Relevance: Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment Operational EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt. This project will engage the HPC in documenting important historic resources. Background Redevelopment in the Gladstone neighborhood is a priority for Maplewood’s City Council, and the Council has allocated funding to acquire property for redevelopment. At the December 13, 2018 HPC meeting, Mike Martin, Acting Community Development Director presented information on four sites the city has acquired for redevelopment: Vacant Property East of 1247 Frost Avenue East 1160 Frost Avenue East 1375 Frost Avenue – Gladstone House 1946 English Street – Moose Lodge The Memorandum from the December 13HPC meeting is attached and includes a map of the targeted redevelopment areas and information on the four sites purchased (Attachment 1). E2 The HPC set a 2019 goal to document the history of important buildings in the Gladstone Area. The HPC shall discuss how it would like to proceed on this project. Questions to consider: 1.What is the main goal and purpose of this project? 2.What buildings does the HPC want to document? a.All buildings over 50 years old in the parcels targeted for redevelopment? b.Just buildings in the Gladstone neighborhood that appear on the HPC’s list of potentially significant structures? c.Other buildings in the Gladstone neighborhood? 3.What kind of documentation does the HPC want for each building? 4.Who will document the buildings? 5.How will the research be used? Attachments 1.Memorandum from 12/13/18 HPC Meeting E2, Attachment 1 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date December 13, 2018 Melinda Coleman, City Manager REPORT TO: REPORT FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Economic Development Commission PRESENTER: Virginia Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator Update on Gladstone Neighborhood Redevelopment Efforts AGENDA ITEM: Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/AgreementProclamation Policy Issue: Maplewood’s city council has deemed the Gladstone Neighborhood as a priority for redevelopment. As a response to this priority the council has included in the existing capital improvement plan (CIP) $5.95 million to be used for the acquisition of property for redevelopment. Specific properties will be identified and the City may act as developer or in agreement with a private developer to acquire and demolish existing buildings and property for development in accordance with the approved Gladstone Master Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan. Recommended Action: No action required. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is dependent on cost of property acquisitions. Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: Click here to enter other source or n/a. Strategic Plan Relevance: Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment Operational EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt. Working to redevelop identified properties in the Gladstone neighborhood will work towards achieving the city’s goal of leveraging resources to expand the tax base but also creating housing options that meets the diversity of the community and will also promote commercial development through the green building code and innovation that supports business growth. Background With the second phase of the Frost-English Village project recently opening, staff wanted to provide the Heritage Preservation Commission an update on other efforts in the Gladstone neighborhood to E2, Attachment 1 continue redevelopment and growth. The redevelopment of the former Maplewood Bowl site still has a third and final phase yet to be constructed but in the meantime, staff has been working with other property owners and developers to find the neighborhood’s next redevelopment project. One of the repeated themes staff has heard from developers is the site prep costs in this neighborhood are prohibitive and create difficulties in continuing the revitalization of this important neighborhood. As a response to this barrier, in the existing capital improvement plan (CIP) the city council tagged funds to be used for the acquisition of property for redevelopment. Over the past year, the city has identified and purchased four properties in this neighborhood. Those properties are described below and shown on an attached map. These sites need to be coordinated with neighboring properties for an actual project to occur but the city wanted to secure ownership so that redevelopment is not delayed. Parcels Under City Ownership – Identified parcels are highlighted in yellow Vacant Property East of 1247 Frost Avenue East As part of the effort to contact all of the property owners west of the Frost-English Village project, staff is beginning to receive interest from property owners to sell land. The first parcel that was able to be purchased involves the vacant 0.17 acre sandwiched between Frost-English Village which is located at 1265 Frost and 1247 Frost. The city council approved a purchase agreement with the property owner of the vacant property east of 1247 Frost Avenue. This site is guided and zoned for mixed use development. The intent is for the city to hold this land and work towards potential acquisition of additional properties in this part of Gladstone to ultimately be used in redevelopment projects. 1160 Frost Avenue East The city council approved a purchase agreement with the property owner of 1160 Frost Avenue. The previous owner purchased this property tax forfeit directly from Ramsey County. The owner then used the property as storage for junk vehicles which the zoning code does not allow. The property owner was responsive to the city’s orders to comply with the zoning code and cleaned up the property. As the owner did not have a use for the property the city engaged on a potential E2, Attachment 1 purchase. The site is guided and zoned for medium density residential housing. The intent is for the city to hold this land and to work with a developer on potential acquisition of vacant land surrounding this parcel for a housing development. 1375 Frost Avenue – Gladstone House The city council approved a purchase agreement with Dr. Elmer Salovich for the purchase of 1375 Frost Avenue – the former “Gladstone House.” This structure has been home to several uses – bakery, church, furniture store, etc. – but has been vacant for more than 10 years and is in very poor condition. The intention is to demolish the structure and ready the property for new development. The city also owns a vacant parking lot across the street, adjacent to the Philippine Center of Minnesota. The Philippine Center of Minnesota in turn owns a vacant parking lot next to the Gladstone House building. City staff will explore options with the Philippine Center of Minnesota for transferring ownership of the two lots. 1946 English Street – Gladstone House The city council approved a purchase agreement with the Maplewood Moose Lodge for the purchase of 1946 English Street North. The Moose Lodge put this property for sale and because of its strategic location in terms of the city’s efforts to spur redevelopment the council decided to purchase the property. In addition, this is a key parcel for the future Rush Line (BRT) project and represents an opportunity for the City to take a lead role in any future Transit Orientated Development (TOD) at this location. The proposed Rush Line includes a stop on Frost just east of English. In addition, the Moose Lodge in the fall of 2018 purchased the 1.989 acre parcel the city owns at the corner of Hazelwood and County Road D in order to build a new lodge with a smaller footprint and allows them to stay in the city. Attachments 1.Gladstone Neighborhood Search Area 2.Gladstone Neighborhood Master Plan Elements E2, Attachment 1 E2, Attachment 1 zzzzzzz!z!z mmmmmm o bjbbjbj vovovouvovouvouvouvvvvouvou SbjSbSbjSbj ppppppp DpDpDpDpDp bm!bbmbbbm!bm zzzz jpojpojpojpojpojpo tfzttfztfztfztfz nnnnnn SSS SbnSSSSSSSSbnSSSSSSSSbnSbSbnSbnSbnSbnSbnSbnSbnSbnSbnSbnSbn E3 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSIONSTAFF REPORT Meeting Date March 14, 2019 REPORT TO: Heritage Preservation Commission REPORT FROM: Virginia Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Liaison PRESENTER: Virginia Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Liaison AGENDA ITEM: Documentary Photographs Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: The Heritage Preservation Commission’s 2019 goals include two goals related to photographs – documenting buildings that are likely to disappear and a call for the public to submit photographs. Recommended Action: No action required. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is enter amount or $0.00. Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: Click here to enter other source or n/a. Strategic Plan Relevance: Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment Operational EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt. Photographs tell a story and communicate information. This project will engage the public and help document historic resources in Maplewood. Background One of the HPC’s 2019 goals is to take photos of buildings that are likely to be demolished. The HPC shall discuss how it would like to accomplish this goal. The City often does not know a building is going to be removed until the owner requests a demolition permit. At that time, City staff takes a photo of the building. The HPC has expressed an interest in taking photographs of buildings before the owner applies for a demolition permit. Some questions for HPC to consider: 1.What is the purpose and goal of this project? 2.Is this project focused on commercial, non-residential properties? E3 3.Would structures be photographed because they are likely to be demolished? Because they have historic significance? Or because they are at least 50 years old? 4.Is this project a continuation or updating of the photo documentation done by Anne Fosburgh and others in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and assembled in the notebook entitled Historic and Significant Structures and Sites in Maplewood, Minnesota? 5.What buildings does HPC currently know of that are likely to be demolished in the near future? 6.Does the HPC want to initially focus on one type of building or on a particular neighborhood? 7.Who will take the photographs? 8.Will the HPC photograph both interiors and exteriors? 9.What information do we need to document each photo? (Attachment 1 shows a page from the documentation project mentioned above.) 10.What will be done with the photos – how will they be used? The HPC also has a 2019 goal of putting out a call for historic photographs. Commissioners shall discuss how it would like to accomplish this goal. Staff can help facilitate this project by posting announcements via city newsletter and social media. Some questions for HPC to address: 1.What is the purpose and goal of this project? 2.What type of photos would the HPC solicit? a.Should there be a certain subject matter, time frame, or neighborhood? b.Are there certain types of photos you’d really like to have of Maplewood? c.Is this a project that might be repeated for several years with various themes? If yes, what would the theme for this year be? d.Are there any special events in 2019 that might relate to specific subjects and provide an opportunity to generate more submissions? Ex, Wakefield Park building th grand opening, Edgerton Garden Grand Opening, 4 of July, Frost Ave Street Project, etc. 3.How could the photographs be used? a.One posted monthly in City newsletter b.Posted on City website c.Occasional posting on City Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram d.Maplewood Area Historical Society archives e.Create a video of the entries f.Host a photo night with a slide show of the photos g.Otherpossibilities? 4.Should both digital and print formats be accepted? 5.Would HPC make scanning and copying service available? If yes, how? Would Maplewood Area Historical Society help with this? Attachments 1.Sample Page from Historic and Significant Structures and Sites in Maplewood, MN E3, Attachment 1