Certificate of Appropriateness Applications

4615 Moorland Avenue is located on the east side of Moorland Avenue, north of Country Club Road and south of Bridge Street. The existing home on the property is a two-story colonial revival style home built in 1940. The Certificate of Appropriateness request is for the change to an existing dormer (size and roof height) on the front façade. 

Applicant Submittal

The Heritage Preservation Commission will review this COA application at their meeting on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. 

The subject property, 4634 Edgebrook Place is located on the south and west side of Edgebrook place. The COA request is for the demolition of an existing home and construction of a new home. The existing home was built in 1951, outside the period of significance in the Country Club District. 

This COA will be reviewed by the Heritage Preservation Commission on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. The HPC will review final plans for the new house (meeting 2) on October 12, 2021.

Applicant Submittal-No change in plans for October 12th HPC meeting. 

This COA has been withdrawn. A new COA request will be submitted when the project moves forward. 

The Wooddale Avenue Bridge was constructed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The bridge is a single span corrugated multi plate arch structure that features limestone masonry headwalls, railings and wingwalls. 

Flooding has caused damage to some of the masonry walls, there is some displacement of the walls and masonry components and there is deterioration of the masonry railings. Inspection records show work is needed on the existing bridge. Engineering staff is seeking approval from  the HPC to remove and replace the bridge. 

The Wooddale Bridge is a designated Edina Heritage Landmark and is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 

Applicant Submittal

4628 Bruce Avenue is located on the west side of Bruce Avenue, north of Country Club Road and south of Bridge Street. The existing home on the property is an English Cottage style home built in 1928. The Certificate of Appropriateness request is for the construction of a new detached garage located in the northwest corner of the subject property.  

Applicant Submittal

This project will be reviewed by the Heritage Preservation Commission at their June 8th meeting. 

4633 Arden Avenue is located on the east side of Arden Avenue, just north of Country Club Road. The existing home on the subject property was built in 1938 and is identified as an example of English Cottage Style but classified as an American Colonial Cottage in the Country Club National Register Nomination documents. The Certificate of Appropriateness request is for the construction of a new detached garage located in the southeast corner of the property, and an exterior addition to the house  and installation of a larger dormer that are both visible from the street facing façade. 

Applicant Submittal

This project is on the April 13th Heritage Preservation Commission meeting. 

All comments are reviewed by the governing body to gain insight into community perspective and values. This information in addition to other factors like legal requirements, infrastructure needs, long-term strategy, cost, etc help inform the decision. The feedback collected is not considered a "vote". 

Everyone has the right to share their opinions and comments on the related project. While individuals may have varying opinions, respect each person's experience and insight.

Comments are considered part of the public record. When making a comment:

1. provide your full name
2. let us know your relation to the project (i.e. physical address, neighborhood, visit the area often, etc)
3. respect the views of other participants even if they don't agree with you

If you have questions, please use our Q&A tool. 

4518 Casco Avenue is located on the west side of Casco Avenue between Bridge Street and Sunnyside Avenue. The existing home was built in 1928 and is classified as a Tudor Revival style. The Certificate of Appropriateness application request is for a new detached garage located in the rear yard, in the southwest corner of the lot. The proposed detached garage is 22' x 22' and is 17 feet tall. 

Applicant Submittal

This project is on the April 13th Heritage Preservation Commission meeting. 

All comments are reviewed by the governing body to gain insight into community perspective and values. This information in addition to other factors like legal requirements, infrastructure needs, long-term strategy, cost, etc help inform the decision. The feedback collected is not considered a "vote". 

Everyone has the right to share their opinions and comments on the related project. While individuals may have varying opinions, respect each person's experience and insight.

Comments are considered part of the public record. When making a comment:

1. provide your full name
2. let us know your relation to the project (i.e. physical address, neighborhood, visit the area often, etc)
3. respect the views of other participants even if they don't agree with you

If you have questions, please use our Q&A tool. 

4600 Browndale Avenue is located on the west side of Browndale Avenue, south of Bridge Street and north of Edgebrook Place. The existing home was built in 1925 and is classified as an example of the Tudor Revival Style. The proposed Certificate of Appropriateness is for changes to the street facing façade due to a renovation of the existing home. Proposed changes to the street facing façade include a change in the front door location, enlarging a gable window, covered front entry/porch addition and removing a portion of existing decorative detailing to utilize the existing driveway location. The remodel project also includes reorienting the tuck under garage and a large addition off of the rear of the existing home. 

Applicant Submittal

This project is on the April 13th Heritage Preservation Commission meeting. 

All comments are reviewed by the governing body to gain insight into community perspective and values. This information in addition to other factors like legal requirements, infrastructure needs, long-term strategy, cost, etc help inform the decision. The feedback collected is not considered a "vote". 

Everyone has the right to share their opinions and comments on the related project. While individuals may have varying opinions, respect each person's experience and insight.

Comments are considered part of the public record. When making a comment:

1. provide your full name
2. let us know your relation to the project (i.e. physical address, neighborhood, visit the area often, etc)
3. respect the views of other participants even if they don't agree with you

If you have questions, please use our Q&A tool. 

4618 Arden Avenue is located on the west side of Arden Avenue between Country Club Road and Bridge Street. The home on the subject property was built in 1931. The COA application is for the demolition of the existing detached garage and the construction of a new detached garage. 

Applicant Submittal

This project is on the February 9th Heritage Preservation Commission meeting. 

All comments are reviewed by the governing body to gain insight into community perspective and values. This information in addition to other factors like legal requirements, infrastructure needs, long-term strategy, cost, etc help inform the decision. The feedback collected is not considered a "vote". 

Everyone has the right to share their opinions and comments on the related project. While individuals may have varying opinions, respect each person's experience and insight.

Comments are considered part of the public record. When making a comment:

1. provide your full name
2. let us know your relation to the project (i.e. physical address, neighborhood, visit the area often, etc)
3. respect the views of other participants even if they don't agree with you

If you have questions, please use our Q&A tool. 

4524 Drexel Avenue is located on the west side or Drexel Avenue, between Bridge Street and Sunnyside Road. The existing home was built in 1933. The COA application is for the demolition of an existing attached garage, construction of a new detached garage and proposed changes to the front entry. The project also includes an addition off of the back of the home, siding, windows, shutters and a roof replacement. 

Applicant Submittal

This item is on the February 9th Heritage Preservation Commission agenda. 

All comments are reviewed by the governing body to gain insight into community perspective and values. This information in addition to other factors like legal requirements, infrastructure needs, long-term strategy, cost, etc help inform the decision. The feedback collected is not considered a "vote". 

Everyone has the right to share their opinions and comments on the related project. While individuals may have varying opinions, respect each person's experience and insight.

Comments are considered part of the public record. When making a comment:

1. provide your full name
2. let us know your relation to the project (i.e. physical address, neighborhood, visit the area often, etc)
3. respect the views of other participants even if they don't agree with you

If you have questions, please use our Q&A tool. 

This project will be continued to the February 9, 2021 HPC meeting. 

A certificate of appropriateness was approved for 4630 Drexel Avenue on September 8, 2020. The applicant has now requested to remove more than 50% of the exterior walls, which would be considered a demolition.  

No COA will be approved for the demolition, in whole or in part, of any heritage preservation resource in the District unless the applicant can show that the subject property a) is not a heritage preservation resource, OR b) no longer contributes to the historical significance of the District because its historic integrity has been compromised by deterioration, damage or by inappropriate additions or alterations.

Any home constructed in the Country Club District between 1924-1944 is identified in the County Club Plan of Treatment as Heritage Preservation Resources. The home on the subject property was built in 1924.

Prior to any review of a COA application for demolition or removal of a Heritage Preservation Resource, the HPC will accept evidence and documentation supporting an applicant’s claim that a property is not a Heritage Preservation Resource at a regular meeting. This request will be heard by the Heritage Preservation Commission on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. 

If approved, the applicant would construct the house per the elevations approved with the COA in September. No changes to those elevations are proposed. 

Additional Information Submitted by Applicant

Applicant Submittal

Plans approved with September 2020 COA

All comments are reviewed by the governing body to gain insight into community perspective and values. This information in addition to other factors like legal requirements, infrastructure needs, long-term strategy, cost, etc help inform the decision. The feedback collected is not considered a "vote".

Everyone has the right to share their opinions and comments on the related project. While individuals may have varying opinions, respect each person's experience and insight.

Comments are considered part of the public record. When making a comment:

1. provide your full name
2. let us know your relation to the project (i.e. physical address, neighborhood, visit the area often, etc)
3. respect the views of other participants even if they don't agree with you

If you have questions, please use our Q&A tool.