Heritage Landmarks
In 2002, the Edina City Council revised the section of the
City Code
that pertains to preservation. Under the revised ordinance, owners of
properties designated as “Heritage Landmarks” are required to seek
approval from the Heritage Preservation Board when applying for City
permits to demolish or move historic structures or do excavation work in
archeologically sensitive areas. In addition, building permits for
construction of new homes in Heritage Landmark Districts require a
“certificate of appropriateness” to ensure that new buildings do not
impair the historic character of preserved properties. Approval would not
be required for remodeling work or additions.
In 2003, the Edina City Council designated the Country Club neighborhood as
a Heritage Landmark
District. The neighborhood is bounded by Minnehaha Creek to the west,
Sunnyside Road to the north, Arden Avenue to the east and 50th
Street to the south. Approximately 550 homes are included in the
district. The Jonathan Grimes House, 4200 W. 44th St.; Paul Peterson
House, 5312 Interlachen Blvd.; George Baird House, 4400 W. 50th St.;
Cahill School, 4918 Eden Ave.; and Grange Hall, 4918 Eden Ave.; were also
named Heritage Landmarks in 2003.
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