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2024-11-14 Historic Preservation Commission PacketAgenda Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission REGULAR MEETING BRACKETT ROOM 121 5TH AVE N, CITY HALL - 3RD FLOOR, EDMONDS, WA 98020 NOVEMBER 14, 2024, 5:30 PM REMOTE MEETING INFORMATION: Remote meeting link: https://edmondswa- gov.zoom.us/j/87419346600?pwd=YmVIV1JQMjhiMjIrS25pUjY1Wk9BUT09 Meeting ID: 874 1934 6600 Passcode: 629853 This is a Hybrid meeting. The public may attend in -person or on-line. The physical location of the meeting is at Edmonds City Hall 1215th Avenue N., 3rd floor Brackett Room. You may call in to meeting:US: +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 408 6380968 LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water. Flag Salute Statement: The mission of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission is to promote historic preservation and encourage the owners of historically significant properties to voluntarily add them to the Edmonds Register of Historic Places in order to raise awareness and appreciation of local history. 1. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Previous meeting minutes 3. REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE/COMMENTS 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Carnegie Library Renovation 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. ACTION ITEMS 7. COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS 8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission Agenda November 14, 2024 Page 1 9. ADJOURNMENT Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission Agenda November 14, 2024 Page 2 Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item Meeting Date: 11/14/2024 Previous meeting minutes Staff Lead: Rose Haas Department: Planning & Development Prepared By: Michelle Martin Background/History N/A Staff Recommendation Review/Approve draft meeting minutes from October 10th meeting. Narrative October 10th draft meeting minutes attached. Attachments: HPC 10102024_draft Packet Pg. 3 CITY OF EDMONDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Summary Minutes of Regular Meeting October 10, 2024 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Vogel called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners Present Larry Vogel (Chair) Sam Spencer (Vice Chair) Karen Brown Chris Deiner-Karr David Preston Tim Raetzloff Commissioners Absent Doug Trost (excused) MINUTES: Staff Present Mike Clugston, Senior Planner Rose Haas, Planner Others Present Arnie Lund Dan Approval of September 12, 2024 HPC Minutes The September 12, 2024 HPC minutes were approved as presented. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES None. REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE/COMMENTS Dan stated that he had always wanted to get involved with the City of Edmonds his whole life. He loves history. This was the first meeting for the city that he had ever attended. He was there to watch to see what the group does and if he had some ideas, he would share them. It was explained that the opening of the meeting states what the meeting is for. The Edmonds Register of Historic places has been growing. There have been a couple of proposed additions just in the past couple of weeks. Chair stated that he was pleased with how that was going. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 10, 2024 Pagel of 7 Packet Pg. 4 Dan stated that he was not here to promote his store. He is just here because he has walked the streets of Edmonds since 1971, since his mother open the store, the Wooden Spoon, kitchen shop. He is genuinely interested the history of the City of Edmonds. NEW BUSINESS 1. Grant discussion. There has been some email traffic about grant discussion. Rose was spearheading this effort. Everyone was given copies of an email that was previously sent. In the email, homes, buildings, and site that are actually on the register right now were featured so that they could be used as a promotional piece. Chair believes it would a perfect rationale to go through the Hazel Miller grant since they are promoting historical lands. Rose indicated that they have had a couple of developments since they tried last. She indicated that they have some money in a gift fund. They are trying to investigate where that money come from. It totals $5600. They believe that it came from community services. It is a historic preservation gift fund. More research about that will be done. With a $5600 budget, it could be used for the calendar. They printed 500 calendars last year and it was $4.99 per calendar, so the total cost was around $2700. An estimate for 1000 calendars was requested and the printing company is saying $3.99 each. So 1000 calendars would cost about $4000. The quality of the paper of the calendars was questioned, but it is believed that it is cheaper because more a bigger quantity is being requested. 1000 calendars are needed because 500 were printed last year and people are asking for more. Limits as to how many calendars each person will take will be put into place. It was suggested that the calendars be sold a like $1 each and that would limit some the grabbing. However, the Chair felt it would be complicated if the calendars became an income source because you have to add sales tax, accounting, and things like that. Rose brought up that they would not be getting any more money through City Council in the calendar fund at least for the next couple of years on this. She reviewed some research that Rob Chave had done on what was done in the past in the 2013 calendar. There were sales on the 2013 calendar, but there were also sponsorship on it. A copy of the 2013 calendar was passed around for everyone to take a look at. This was an option. It was brought up that this was complicated because they had to have accounting for it, and getting it and getting it done, and then there were also people were unhappy with the calendar because they had donated for a page, and it partly revolved around the personality of a member of this organization who was doing it. Therefore, it ended up being a disaster. Rose suggested that it be something to keep in mind for the 2026 calendar. Some members stated they were willing to try it again. One member stated that that requires a lot of extra work, and they may or may not be set up next year to do that. It could be something to maybe consider in the future. Donations instead of selling it were suggested. With donations, they would not have to deal with the sales tax and stuff. With donations, the submission of artwork would also be needed with donations. However, they would have to wait for the art to be submitted. However, for now, they are set with the funding that is available, which is good news. The Hazel Miller grant was applied for to update the brochures. There will be a meeting by the Hazel Miller Foundation to decide where the grant money is going on November 15th. Therefore, disbursement would probably in January or February. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 10, 2024 Page 2 of 7 Packet Pg. 5 The other grant that they have is the Sherwood Village Reconnaissance -level survey grant from the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation for $15,000. The City is just waiting on signatures on that from their end. The consultant should be starting this as soon as the signatures have gone through. Rose just wanted to give a warning about future grants in that the Director and the City are not going to be signing for things that can encumber the group in any way. Neither of the grants that were applied for would be encumbering, but they will reject grants if they find that they cause the group to spend money. That is something to be aware of if there are grants in the future. This may be something that they need to work together on a little bit more. It was asked that if the grant writer had to be from the City and the answer was no. A member then suggested that someone from Commission could write the grant and someone from the City could review it, then it would make it a little bit easier for the group. The Chair said that would be something they could look at for 2025. He believes that next year will be tight and additional assistance is going to be most appreciated. The Chair indicated that he sent out an email with the attachments of the 2025 Calendar drafts. He asked that if they see anything that they would like to see some changes to, to let him know and they can do it. He had been working on is the facing page with the pictures, historic notes and descriptions. His goal is to try to work these things and present it in such a way that people will read it and say, "oh, I can get my house or my building on the list." Pictures from our recent plaque presentation are included. A picture of Mayor Rosen presenting the plaque is included. Chris had been working on the grid part of the calendar where dropping in significant dates and things like that, and making sure they are right. One thing that was noted is that the 2014 calendar is the exact same calendar grid, numbered days and everything as 2025. She had a copy of the 2014 calendar so he was able to just pirate the grids from 2014 and just drop them in the 2025 calendar. No events were edited. The only thing that had been edited were the dates at the top. She believed that there are a lot of dates in there that are wrong, and they would need to correct them. Significant dates in Edmonds history should be included. However, too many things on the calendar grid should not be included. Chris indicated that the calendars are in PDF format because that is the best way for it to go to the printer. Chris indicated that she needs everyone to go out and look at the PDF file. She minimized the file. She took out things that were not pertinent. The Chair suggested that they could just go back in and edit the calendar grids or they would simply just drop in the ones that Chris did. Chris suggested going through her PDFs first and see if there are any changes. She believes this would be less work and when it is submitted to the printer, it is easier to use a PDF in the calendar piece of along with the picture. She questioned how long it would take to print the calendar. The chair indicated that if it was submitted by the middle of November, they would able to have it back by the first week of December. Chris stated that would be a good time to receive it because it could be passed out at the Christmas tree lighting. The chair suggested finding out for sure what the turnaround time is. His personal goal is to have all of these things done and edited and ready to go to the printer by Halloween. Chris stated that everyone on the Board needs to take a look at that file and see if there's any dates off, anything that doesn't look right, so it can get done immediately. The Chair believes that the people do not look so much at the dates, but more of the pictures and read the descriptions. Chris stated that some people do and some people don't. The Chair indicated that the drafts will be put up on the FTP server as he does them and he will be sending out PDFs of everything. He indicated that the files on the FTP server are actually editable. The ones Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 10, 2024 Page 3 of 7 Packet Pg. 6 attached in the email will be PDFs and some may only be able to look at them. However, the PDFs are there so that Chris could get in an edit that grid if she chose to,. 2. Edmonds Museum & Historical Society Intro Q&A. Arnie Lund is the Vice President of the Historical Society. There are big things coming up. The Chair jumped in to clarify that there is a difference between the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission and the Snohomish County Historical Society. They are two entirely different organizations. The Preservation Commission is a group of citizen volunteers who operate under the offices of the City of Edmonds. They are a citizen's commission and the main reason for being is to build and restore historic places and promote awareness and appreciation of our heritage. The Snohomish County Historical Society is a totally separate organization that exists independently. It's not under the city umbrella, and it's main visible function is the museum. And a lot of folks believe it is just the museum, but it is more than that. For instance, the market that everybody goes to called the Edmonds Market is really the Edmonds Museum Market. This market is run by the Snohomish County Historical Society and it is one of the bigger sources of income for the organization. This organization can make money. Arnie stated that both organizations work together as a team and it is together that they can provide historical information for the community. The Snohomish County Historical Society just celebrated their 50th anniversary last year. As a result of the anniversary, there was a lot of reflection and pondering. He explained that with the COVID pandemic, they lost visitors. They lost volunteers. They lost members. They lost dollars that resulted in a negative profit. Now, they are thinking about how do they re -aim their vision and what we're trying to do for the community in a way that is seen as bringing value to the community -- really telling the story of why history matters, why it matters to people today because it affects how we act and move into tomorrow. So about a year and a half ago, they began doing research around the community about what people knew about the Society, "what we do, why we do it, how we do it." They brought in students and researchers from the University of Washington to work with them for about year. They conducted surveys and a whole bunch of things fell out of that. One of them related to the market. It was discovered that a lot of people don't even know we have a museum in town. This was odd because they are across the street and in the center of town. A lot of people go to the market and they don't know that we sponsor the market. They do not know the market is associated with the Society and that it is important for us. A lot of people don't even know that that building is a museum even though it says Museum on it because people don't really read often. They just think it's an old building in the city. The Chair indicated that they are highlighting it on the calendar this year. Arnie continued stating that a lot of time, when people look at the museum, don't know how to engage with the museum. Some people don't realize the layout of the museum. He indicated that people may not know how to go into the museum or not realize there is a second floor in the museum. Some people even think that because the windows are dark (due to exhibits being in front of them) that the museum is either closed or that is the basement. They don't know what's going on. They discovered in their research that there are a lot of unknown about how people engage with the museum and use it. Arnie indicated that there are about 32,000 objects and only a tiny fraction are being shown in that museum. The museum is not set up to move things in and out, to show new things, to really expose what the collection is about. Some things were tried online that the Commission could leverage for data around buildings and town and things like that. They are trying to put this online on a website so that anyone can access it. A lot of people go into the museum and visit the first floor and think that it hasn't changed in 30 years. It does not change often. It takes months for something to change in the museum. They are trying to figure out how do they speed up Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 10, 2024 Page 4 of 7 Packet Pg. 7 the change? Arnie indicated that a lot of the artifacts in the museum are set up in such a way that it presents the object with maybe a name and date, but there is not story. It doesn't tell you how the object connects with history. It is not interactive. You cannot really touch it. And that is not what museums are about now. When people go to museums they have a sense of what a modern museum should be like. Therefore, part of the shift really needs to be aiming at the future of the community and museum attendees and build up that community. Families need a place where they can go back again and again. And if they go back again and again, they are more likely to become a member. If they are more likely to become a member, they are more likely to become a volunteer. If they are more likely to become volunteer, they are more likely to become a donor which then starts to get more volunteers -- that's how you build a museum and get people to engage with this resource that is available. In 2012, the American Association of Museums came through and did an analysis of the museum. A lot of what they were doing was on track, but they did notice that the two floors were like two different museums. And one of their recommendations is that it needs to be made into one museum. We are still working on that. They want to clearly honor this classic Carnegie Library look and feel, and there are people that come through all the time. There was a Board member who did his thesis on Carnegie Libraries. They want the experience to be a modern experience that meets the expectation of people that come into the museum today and use that kind of museum. The Chair indicated that on the calendar page, it was the first additional to the Edmond's register of historic places. Arnie stated that in order to do this and to think about how to move at this time and in the next generation, he started talking about some of the many local executives who have taken their building through those kind of changes. After speaking with a lot of executives, they started to help him understand the process that went from this place to a place where you were really talking about a new thing with a new vision and a new mission. Arnie indicated that he spoke with architect and he put together a committee to evaluate those different architects. They selected one architect, Johnson Oakleaf, and they have worked here on several buildings and a number of other things, so they know the companies and businesses and contractors in town. They also worked on about a dozen of National Registered buildings. So they know the process and what that means and what you can do and what you can't do. Their collecting information now looking at Carnegie buildings across the country that are listed and how they've been extended and expanded in the charter and the way they've been able to serve their communities. So the Society took that research that they collected, and they added to that some studies that they were doing with the members and with volunteers and with long time museum people on what should be in the museum. How should the museum function? What kinds of capabilities need to be there? Where are they limited and constrained? Where can they expand? How could they get more things in? How could they change it more frequently and make it more interactive? Several ideas came out of that, that are currently in process. The things that the architects are working with the Society is one, everybody goes into that top floor since the top floor is sort of the highlight of the museum. It's light. It's open. That was the change that happened about a dozen years ago when they took out the old library walls. They redid the windows, the casing, all the treatment. They lightened it and opened it up. Everybody feels that this is great, it's flexible, it's wide-open space. They want to take that idea downstairs. Downstairs hasn't changed in a long time. It has exhibits with walls over the windows. Arnie has been talking with the museum Board in that they need to realize that to do this, they have to think about where we were 50 years ago. He indicated that they need to take everything out of the museum and think about how do they make that space work for them? He explains how the downstairs should be renovated to be more like the second floor. One contractor came in and found that there may be asbestos in the ceiling and said that the beams holding up the ceiling may be the original beams Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 10, 2024 Page 5 of 7 Packet Pg. 8 when the building was first built and he explained that these beams should be treated and added as a story to the museum. Both floors of the museum should be linked. A stairway should be added between the two floors. There was a staircase that was part of the original building when it was first built, but it was removed at some point. So therefore, it's kind of like bringing something back. Bringing back the staircase would visually say this is one building, one interior. In the back, an elevator was added and that's very unusual for a lot of Carnegie buildings to get an elevator within the building. In that same space by the elevator, there's an old storage thing where the market stuff is stored. And then there's two parking spaces. This is all space that can be used. The entire area could be replaced for a better structure that could be used to create exhibits, store exhibit materials. This would help the museum operate more efficiently. Then on the front, there is the issue of what is the front? It is unclear. Clayton Moss stated that at one time, there were discussions of adding a covered front where the accessibility ramp is. This would tell you upfront that this the entrance and this is how you go in the museum. However, there is a place on the south side of the museum where there are two informational plaques. Behind those plaques, there is a tree and small garden and there is currently a fire door that goes in and a utility door that the city uses to get to the utilities for the building. This is space that could be used as an entrance as well. Something that could be put there in the front that says this is an entrance and compliment the patio and bell tower and everything that's there. The architects are working on a lot of different designs and ways they could approach this project. The next step is probably to get this -- whatever they come up with so that they can say, oh, you can't do that, or you're not far enough back from the edge -- sort of give physical constraints on what we can or cannot do. They can also explain issues that will have been addressed like permitting energy efficiency and all of those kinds of things. The Chair explained that the changes inside is not going to affect its historic designation on the register. Things on the outside could, so it is important to work together on any changes that are going to be made to the exterior. The next step would be bring the designs from the architects here, the early designs. One of the ideas that came up with the architects is multi -use space that the City could use for lectures and things like that. One of the doors could be used a special events door. This would isolate the rest of the museum and could be used for meetings and other events. The fire department allows around 65 people in that area. However, the fire department says the museum is not fire compatible because the two floors are not connected. There are not enough exits. So some of this could solve that stuff as well. This event area has a small kitchen where things could be served, so it could be used for things like wedding receptions. There would be more spare space downstairs and there would be more reconfigurable space upstairs. Guided tours is another idea discussed. This should be added to the calendar when the guided tours start. In addition, the audio tours should be expanded. However, to make a tour interesting, you have to have tour guides who know what they're talking about and are interested. Getting tour guides is something they have to also work on. Next, the new inquiry that they are working on was discussed. A student intern reporter wants to do something about the Historic Register and wants to talk about what they're doing to build a Register of Historic places. Sam explained that as far as he knew, this has already been taken care of. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 10, 2024 Page 6 of 7 Packet Pg. 9 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Patty Fleming got in touch with the Chair and they are going to be working with her in terms of getting some information on the homes that they have for the calendar and brochure. They have eight homes selected so far -- all historic homes. The Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour is planned for July 20, 2025, and it is on the draft calendar. There will be information on different homes, but they are expecting the committee to provide a sheet of information on each home in terms of why it's historic or something about each home. That is on the calendar of something to do. The plaques. There is a place down in SoDo that does brass plaques, and they are going to get an estimate for the committee. It hopeful that some money could be saved on the plaques. ACTION ITEMS None. COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS The Chair is pleased with the energy that they're feeling. There is an energy building that has been lacking for some time. Homes are being listed, plaque ceremonies are going, a calendar project is in the works that they can be excited about. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS David is very impressed with the layout of this. The idea of less wording is great. For historic preservation, maybe the first month, you put the whole thing in there, then after that, "UPC 5:30", so you don't have to do it over and over. People like calendars that hang on the wall. This calendar is a great advertising piece and if there is a clear message on it that this is voluntary and it doesn't change your house. The Chair explained that there were a couple of explanatory pages that go with the calendar. The Chair would like everyone to work together to make sure they are saying the right things. The idea of adding something to the calendar for people who have recently moved to the city and don't have the history of the city could be added. This would make them feel welcomed here. Sam questioned the status of the three properties: 731 Main Street, 1017 P Avenue South, and the Weir. It was stated that the status have not been added to the register yet. Once the calendar is sorted out a little bit more, this will be explored and completed. The Chair sent an email requesting a listing of actions for some properties. This information could be used. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 10, 2024 Page 7 of 7 Packet Pg. 10 Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item Meeting Date: 11/14/2024 Johnson—Oaklief Architects' presentation regarding proposed additions to the Carnegie Library (Edmonds Museum and Historical Society) Staff Lead: Rose Haas Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Rose Haas Background/History Last month, Arnie Lund gave an overview of the Edmonds Historical Museum and the Board of Director's future vision, which includes an interior remodel and additions to the exterior of the Carnegie Library building, which is on the Edmonds Historic Register. This month, architects from Johnson-Oaklief will discuss their preliminary plans to add exterior space to the current building. Staff Recommendation Engage in a high level discussion with the architectural team prior to their final design submittal. The discussion should prepare everyone to eventually evaluate the project in order to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the remodel. Criteria evaluation will not take place at this meeting. Narrative The Edmonds Historical Museum wishes to expand its exterior footprint. In order for the Carnegie Library Building to maintain its place on the Edmonds Historic Register, the Historic Preservation Commission must grant the remodel a Certificate of Appropriateness. The Certificate of Appropriateness is issued if a project can meet the criteria based on Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation as codified in 36 CFR 67 (Attachment 1). Evaluation must be based off of the original criteria for nomination. The original nomination staff report is Attachment 2. The intent of this session is to familiarize ourselves with the upcoming project and the evaluation process. Criteria evaluation will take place at a later date once the final plans are formalized. Attachments: 36 CFR 67.7 Criteria HP-2003-160 Museum designation staff report Packet Pg. 11 36 CFR 67.7 (up to date as of 10/29/2024) Standards for rehabilitation. 36 CFR 67.7 (Oct. 2 This content is from the eCFR and is authoritative but unofficial. Title 36 —Parks, Forests, and Public Property Chapter I —National Park Service, Department of the Interior Part 67 —Historic Preservation Certifications Under the Internal Revenue Code Authority: 16 U.S.C. 470a(a)(1)(A); 26 U.S.C. 47 and 170(h). Source: 54 FIR 6771, Feb. 26,1990, unless otherwise noted. Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to part 67 appear at 76 FR 30541, May 26, 2011. § 67.7 Standards for rehabilitation. (a) The following Standards for Rehabilitation are the criteria used to determine if a rehabilitation project qualifies as a certified rehabilitation. The intent of the Standards is to assist the long-term preservation of c a property's significance through the preservation of historic materials and features. The Standards r pertain to historic buildings of all materials, construction types, sizes, and occupancy and encompass the r exterior and the interior of historic buildings. The Standards also encompass related landscape features W and the building's site and environment, as well as attached, adjacent, or related new construction. To be certified, a rehabilitation project must be determined by the Secretary to be consistent with the historic -2 character of the structure(s) and, where applicable, the district in which it is located. (b) The following Standards are to be applied to specific rehabilitation projects in a reasonable manner, taking L into consideration economic and technical feasibility. (The application of these Standards to rehabilitation v projects is to be the same as under the previous version so that a project previously acceptable would 20 continue to be acceptable under these Standards.), •L (1) A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that requires minimal ti change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment. (2) The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic v materials or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided. o (3) Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural s elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. (4) Most properties change overtime; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their a own right shall be retained and preserved. (5) Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a historic property shall be preserved. (6) Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence. (7) Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall not be used. The surface cleaning of structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. 36 CFR 67.7(b)(7) (enhanced display) page 1 of 3 Packet Pg. 12 36 CFR 67.7 (up to date as of 10/29/2024) Standards for rehabilitation. 36 CFR 6L�J (8) Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures shall be undertaken. (9) New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. (10) New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. (c) The quality of materials and craftsmanship used in a rehabilitation project must be commensurate with the quality of materials and craftsmanship of the historic building in question. Certain treatments, if improperly applied, or certain materials by their physical properties, may cause or accelerate physical deterioration of historic buildings. Inappropriate physical treatments include, but are not limited to: c improper repointing techniques; improper exterior masonry cleaning methods; or improper introduction of insulation where damage to historic fabric would result. In almost all situations, use of these materials c and treatments will result in denial of certification. Similarly, exterior additions that duplicate the form, material, and detailing of the structure to the extent that they compromise the historic character of the structure will result in denial of certification. For further information on appropriate and inappropriate rehabilitation treatments, owners are to consult the Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings J published by the NPS. "Preservation Briefs" and additional technical information to help property owners as C formulate plans for the rehabilitation, preservation, and continued use of historic properties consistent with the intent of the Secretary's Standards for Rehabilitation are available from the SHPOs and NPS WASO. Owners are responsible for procuring this material as part of property planning for a certified co rehabilitation. (d) In certain limited cases, it may be necessary to dismantle and rebuild portions of a certified historic structure to stabilize and repair weakened structural members and systems. In such cases, the Secretary will consider such extreme intervention as part of a certified rehabilitation if: (1) The necessity for dismantling is justified in supporting documentation; (2) Significant architectural features and overall design are retained; and (3) Adequate historic materials are retained to maintain the architectural and historic integrity of the overall structure. Section 47 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 exempts certified historic structures from meeting the physical test for retention of external walls and internal structural framework specified therein for other rehabilitated buildings. Nevertheless, owners are cautioned that the Standards for Rehabilitation require retention of distinguishing historic materials of external and internal walls as well as structural systems. In limited instances, rehabilitations involving removal of existing external walls, i.e., external walls that detract from the historic character of the structure such as in the case of a nonsignificant later addition or walls that have lost their structural integrity due to deterioration, may be certified as meeting the Standards for Rehabilitation. 36 CFR 67.7(d)(3) (enhanced display) page 2 of 3 Packet Pg. 13 36 CFR 67.7 (up to date as of 10/29/2024) Standards for rehabilitation. 36 CF� (e) Prior approval of a project by Federal, State, and local agencies and organizations does not ensure certification by the Secretary for Federal tax purposes. The Secretary's Standards for Rehabilitation take precedence over other regulations and codes in determining whether the rehabilitation project is consistent with the historic character of the property and, where applicable, the district in which it is located. (f) The qualities of a property and its environment which qualify it as a certified historic structure are determined taking into account all available information, including information derived from the physical and architectural attributes of the building; such determinations are not limited to information contained in National Register or related documentation. 36 CFR 67.7(f) (enhanced display) page 3 of 3 Packet Pg. 14 City of Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission Designation Staff Report `nC. 189\3 Meeting Date: November 13, 2003 Agenda Subject: Application for designation of the Edmonds Museum as eligible for inclusion in the Edmonds Register of Historic Places Staff Lead: Robert Chave, Planning Manager City of Edmonds c�R Historic Preservation Commission Packet Pg. 15 Designation Meets Staff Criteria Criteria Comments 2. Has integrity... ® This property is listed on the National Register, and is largely in the same condition and appearance as it stood in 1910. 3. Age at least 50 years old, or has ® The building is architecturally intact and exceptional importance if less than 50 also includes interior spaces and materials years old... dating from its original construction in 1910. 4. Falls into at least one of the following designation categories: Designation Category a. Associated with events that have ® This building is one of 1,689 library made a significant contribution to the buildings funded by the Andrew Carnegie broad patterns of national, state or Foundation. This is associated with an local history. important period and theme in American history, specifically with Andrew Carnegie and the philanthropic works that resulted from his fortune. b. Embodies the distinctive architectural ® This was likely one of the first all - characteristics of a type, period, style concrete buildings constructed in the city, or method of design or construction, and is of a style typically used in many or represents a significant and Carnegie -funded libraries. The architect distinguishable entity whose was H.B. Ward. components may lack individual distinction. c. Is an outstanding work of a designer, ❑ builder or architect who has made a substantial contribution to the art. d. Exemplifies or reflects special ® In addition to its importance as one of the elements of the City's cultural, social, only still -standing civic buildings dating economic, political, aesthetic, from the period, the basement of the engineering or architectural history. building contains a jail cell which also dates from the early 20`h Century. e. Is associated with the lives of persons ® This building was funded by the Andrew significant in national, state or local Carnegie Foundation, which was founded history. by an American made famous for his industrial and economic acumen, his wealth, and the philanthropies that he subsequently funded. f. Has yielded or may be likely to yield ❑ important archaeological information related to history or prehistory. c 0 �a 0 c a� �a J m m F U 0 a a) L c 0 a c y E M a) w 0 W r A 0 0 N d x a� E t Q HP-2003-160 Museum designation staff report Page 2 Packet Pg. 16 Designation Meets Staff Criteria Criteria Comments g. Is a building or structure removed ❑ 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 ❑ 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. j. Is a reconstructed building that has ❑ been executed in a historically accurate manner on the original site. k. Is a creative and unique example of ❑ 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. HP-2003-160 Museum designation staff report Page 3 Packet Pg. 17 Notes on historic register nominations: Chapter 20.45.020 ECDC* states that if the Commission finds that the nominated property is eligible for the Edmonds Register of Historic Places, the Commission shall make recommendation to the City Council that the property be listed in 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 HP-2003-160 Museum designation staff report Page 4 Packet Pg. 18