560 Bell Street HistPres designation staff report.pdfCity of Edmonds
Historic Preservation Commission
Designation Staff Report
11 C. 1 '67
Meeting Date: July 11, 2019
Agenda Subject: Application for designation of the house located at 560 Bell Street as
eligible for inclusion on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places
Staff Lead: Kcrnen Lien, Environmental Programs Manager
Staff recommendation: Staff has reservations about including the house at 560 Bell
Street on the Edmonds Register of Historic places. These
reservations are two -fold.
First is the designation criteria that the property is
significantly associated with the history, architecture,
archaeology, engineering or cultural heritage of Edmonds.
This is tied to the period of significance as well at the
integrity criteria, both of which are discussed below.
Second is in regard to which designation category the
residence meets.
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Designation
Meets
Staff
Criteria
Criteria
Comments
1. Significantly associated with the
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The Historic Preservation Commission
history, architecture, archaeology,
must determine if this criterion is met.
engineering or cultural heritage of
The building itself does not appear to be
Edmond...
significant from an architecture,
archaeology or engineering stand point
If the Historic Preservation Commission
finds this house is significantly
associated with the history and cultural
heritage of Edmonds, this period of
significance is also tied to the integrity
criteria below.
The statement of significance from the
BOLA reports notes that the house recalls
the early 20' century development of the
city. While the house was originally
constructed in 1911, it was altered circa
1942 with the brick veneer being added as
well as minor alterations to floor plan. If
1942 is being identified as the period of
significance, how it is significantly
associated with the history, architecture,
archaeology, engineering or cultural
heritage of 1942 Edmonds needs to be
identified.
2. Has integrity...
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Originally constructed in 1911, the house
was modified circa 1942 with the addition
of the brick cladding and minimal
changes to the floor plan. There does not
appear to have been any significant
changes to the house since 1942. If the
period of significance is determined to be
the 1942 remodel, then the building may
be considered to meet the integrity
criteria.
3. Age at least 50 years old, or has
Fq
The building was constructed in 1911 and
exceptional importance if less than 50
thus is 108 years old. Additionally, it has
years old...
been 77 years since the 1942
modifications.
4. Falls into at least one of the following
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To be determined by the Historic
designation categories:
Preservation Commission.
Designation Category
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Designation
Meets
Staff
Criteria
Criteria
Comments
a. Associated with events that have
F-1
made a significant contribution to the
broad patterns of national, state or
local history.
b. Embodies the distinctive architectural
F-1
characteristics of a type, period, style
or method of design or construction,
or represents a significant and
distinguishable entity whose
components may lack individual
distinction.
c. Is an outstanding work of a designer,
F-1
builder or architect who has made a
substantial contribution to the art.
d. Exemplifies or reflects special
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At May 9, 2019 HPC meeting, the
elements of the City's cultural, social,
Commissioners felt the house represented
economic, political, aesthetic,
a typical workers house. Evidence for
engineering or architectural history.
that and how that finding meets this
criteria should be discussed at the public
hearing.
e. Is associated with the lives of persons
F-1
significant in national, state or local
history.
f. Has yielded or may be likely to yield
F-1
important archaeological information
related to history or prehistory.
g. Is a building or structure removed
F-1
from its original location but which is
significant primarily for architectural
value, or which is the only surviving
structure significantly associated with
a historic person or event.
h. Is a birthplace or grave of a historical
F-1
figure of outstanding importance and
is the only surviving structure or site
associated with that person.
i. Is a cemetery which derives its
primary significance from age, from
distinctive design features, or from
association with historic events or
cultural patterns.
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Designation Meets Staff
Criteria Criteria Comments
j. Is a reconstructed building that has El
been executed in a historically
accurate manner on the original site.
k. Is a creative and un I que example of El
folk architecture and design created
by persons not formally trained in the
architectural or design professions,
and which does not fit into formal
architectural or historical, the
designation shall include description
of the boundaries of categories.
Significant Features
1. Shape:
The house is simple rectangular shaped house.
2. Roof and Roof
The house and garage both have front facing gables.
Features:
3. Openings
The house is characterized by a projecting, hip roof bay window on the
(entries, etc.):
primary north fagade and asymmetrically placed center door and attic
casement window. A pair of double -hung wood windows are located on this
faqade also. Both windows feature soldier coursing at their heads.
4. Projections:
A hip roofed bay window projects from the northern faqade and a small
shed roof extends over the entrance. A second story dormer extends out on
the western side of the roof.
5. Trim & secondary
The brick chimney on the eastern fagade includes in inlayed anchor.
features
6. Materials:
The house is clad in a brick veneer is thought to be added in 1942.
7. Setting:
The house is located in downtown Edmonds across the street from the
Public Safety Building and Council Chambers.
8. Materials at close
N/A
range
9. Craft details:
N/A
10. Individual
N/A. Interior features are not considered for nomination.
rooms1spaces:
11. Relatedspaces or
N/A
sequences:
12. Interiorfeatures:
N/A. Interior features are not considered for nomination
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13. Surfacefinishes &
materials:
N/A
14. Exposed structure:
N/A
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560 Bel I Street —Northeast View
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Notes on historic register nominations:
Chapter 20.45.020 ECDC* states that if the Commission finds that the nominated property is eligible
for placement on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places, the Commission shall make a
recommendation to the City Council that the property be listed on the register with owner's consent.
According to Chapter 20.45.040 ECDC, listing on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places is an
honorary designation denoting significant association with the historic, archaeological, engineering or
cultural heritage of the community. Properties are listed individually or as contributing properties to a
historic district. No property may be listed without the owner's permission.
Prior to the commencement of any work on a register property, excluding ordinary repair and
maintenance and emergency measures defined in Section 20.45.000(H), the owner must request and
receive a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Commission for the proposed work. Violation of this
rule shall be grounds for the Commission to review the property for removal from the register.
Prior to whole or partial demolition of a register property, the owner must request and receive a waiver
of a Certificate of Appropriateness.
Because Edmonds is a Certified Local Government (CLG), all properties listed on the Edmonds
Register of Historic Places may be eligible for a special tax valuation on their rehabilitation.
* Edmonds Community Development Code
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