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2024-04-11 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Summary Minutes of Regular Meeting April 11, 2024 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Vogel called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:30 p.m. and read the Mission of the Historic Preservation Commission and the Land Acknowledgement. Commissioner Preston led the Pledge of Allegiance. New members, Doug Trost and Karen Brown, were welcomed, and everyone introduced themselves. Commissioners Present Larry Vogel (Chair) Sam Spencer (Vice Chair) Karen Brown Chris Deiner-Karr David Preston Tim Raetzloff Doug Trost Commissioners Absent Katie Kelly (excused) lu l 101111 Y DU Staff Present Amber Brokenshire, Associate Planner Others Present Council Representative Michelle Dotsch 1. Approval of March 14, 2024 UPC Minutes A correction was noted to the spelling of visitor John Wiese's name. The March 14, 2024 HPC minutes were approved as amended. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES None PUBLIC HEARINGS & AUDIENCE COMMENTS Public Hearing on 428 3rd Avenue North Historic Nomination Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 Pagel of 3 Ms. Brokenshire reviewed the application for designation of the house located at 428 3rd Avenue North as eligible for inclusion on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places. She discussed effects of listing on the Register, designation criteria, historical integrity, designation categories, and historic association (style of Merritt Homes/Dutch Colonial). Staff recommended approval of the home for the Edmonds Register of Historic Places. There was some debate about the dormer change but general support for the home's inclusion on the Register. Brad Holden spoke in support of the application. 428 3rd Avenue North was unanimously recommended for approval to the Register of Historic Sites. NEW BUSINESS HPC Chair and Vice Chair Nominations There was agreement to make future nominations for Chair and Vice Chair in January. The Commission unanimously approved Chair Vogel and Vice Chair Spencer continuing in their roles. 2. HPC Member Update New members were introduced above under Roll Call. UNFINISHED BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS • Commissioner Raetzloff indicated he would be interested in resigning when his term was up but was unclear when that was. Ms. Brokenshire explained that the Council reduced the number of commissioners to seven so when a member's time is up, and they would like to resign, the Commission would just go to seven members. • There was some discussion about the HPC handbook and protocol for emailing without creating a public meeting. • Commissioner Deiner-Karr gave an update about information she had provided on the FTP site. • The group discussed proceeding with work on the calendar as if there is a budget for it with hopes that they will receive the State Historic Preservation Grant to be used for calendars and plaques. There was some discussion about sponsorships for the calendar in the event that the grant money doesn't come through. There was agreement to proceed as if they will have the money, but if needed they could hold onto the calendar for publication in 2026. • Plaques are ready for presentation but waiting for an official ceremony. There are enough plaques for all the houses that are currently on the Register without plaques right now and still some left over for new houses. Ms. Brokenshire will send out the list of houses that don't have plaques again. Chair Vogel will head up planning for the press release and the plaque ceremony. • Ms. Brokenshire will be gone in May, so it is likely that the May meeting will be cancelled. COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 Page 2 of 3 Chair Vogel stated he is very happy to have a full commission. Thanks to Ms. Brokenshire for finishing the handbook and for the fine presentation. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS • Commissioner Preston welcomed new members. He again suggested that all board members should have an application packet to be able to give prospective new applicants for the Register. Vice Chair Spencer said he has extras if anyone needs them. Digital application forms are also available for download on the City of Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission site. Commissioner Preston requested that all commissioners email him names of potential donors/sponsors for the calendar. He also noted that the potential 90-day wait for demolition on homes on the Register needs to be clearly disclosed to applicants. Ms. Brokenshire reviewed that process. • Councilmember Dotsch welcomed the new members. • Commissioner Trost was happy to be part of the Commission and is looking forward to working with the group. • Commissioner Brown was also happy to be part of the Commission and brought up a building where the owner has concerns about being on the Register. There was discussion about the importance of educating people about the process. • Ms. Brokenshire invited commissioners to email her any edits to the handbook by May 9. • Vice Chair Spencer welcomed new members and wished Ms. Brokenshire a wonderful vacation. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 Page 3 of 3