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Heritage commission approves rehab at 504 University Ave SE after debate over railing safety and window egress
Summary
The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission on April 28 approved a preservation application for 504 University Avenue SE in the Saint Anthony Falls Historic District, adopting staff findings with modified conditions after discussion about deteriorated railings, a 2022 child lead poisoning allegation and third‑floor egress requirements; the vote was 9–0.
The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission voted unanimously April 28 to approve a commission preservation application to rehabilitate the front porch and replace windows at 504 University Avenue Southeast, adopting staff findings with modifications after debate over railing safety, lead hazards and window egress.
Erin Kaye, a senior city planner in the Historic Preservation subsection of the Department of Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED), told commissioners the duplex at 504 University Ave SE is a contributing resource to the Saint Anthony Falls Historic District and that staff recommended approval subject to seven conditions intended to preserve historic character while meeting building code and safety requirements. "Staff recommend that the HPC adopt staff findings and approve the commission preservation application subject to the following conditions," Kaye said during the presentation.
The staff report described an original open porch later enclosed, existing wood railings that do not meet current code height, and a 2022 lead‑based paint assessment that showed…
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