Updates on the 5009 Beard Project

A quick update on the development proposal at 5009 Beard Ave S. As some of you may have already heard, the developer (Monarchcre)has filed an application for demolition of a historic resource. This will go to a hearing of the Historic Planning Commission (see details below). Those properties within 350 ft of the site will receive written notice of the hearing as well.

The developer has gotten another opinion as to the historic designation of the church. You can read the report here:
www.dropbox.com/s/erc5x6cs3o8i76j/Final%20Historic%20Determination%20-%20Lake%20Harriet%20Church%208_24_2022.pdf?dl=0

If you have questions on the report, please reach out to Brian Woolsey of Monarchcre ([email protected]) or the report’s author, Amy Lucas ([email protected]).

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

Carol Lansing has submitted a Demolition of Historic Resource application to demolish the Lake Harriet Christian Church property located at 5009 Beard Ave S.

The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 317 City Hall, 350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN. Interested parties are invited to attend and be heard. Planning Department staff will issue a recommendation to the Heritage Preservation Commission. After hearing from the public, the Heritage Preservation Commission will make a determination based on required legal findings of fact. Please visit
http://www.minneapolismn.gov/meetings/hpc/index.htm for the agenda with staff reports (web page will be updated by the end of the day Monday prior to the meeting date).

In accordance with the Preservation Ordinance, all property owners within 350 feet of the subject property are notified of this public hearing. If you have questions about the project, please contact the City staff person listed below. If you would like to submit comments, you may make them verbally at the meeting or submit them in writing to:

Rob Skalecki, City Planner – 505 Fourth Ave. S., #320, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612-394-7851 Email: [email protected]

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For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats please contact 612-673-2216. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 612-673-3000. TTY users call 612-263-6850.