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MARCH 11, 2021, 5:30 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of Minutes
III. AGENDA ADDITIONS / CHANGES
IV. REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
V. NEW BUSINESS
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VII. ACTION ITEMS
VIII. COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
X. ADJOURNMENT
Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission Agenda
March 11, 2021
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Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/11/2021
Approval of Minutes
Staff Lead: Rob Chave
Department: Development Services
Prepared By: Michelle Martin
Background/History
Draft meeting minutes approved at each meeting.
Staff Recommendation
Approve minutes.
Narrative
February 11th draft meeting minutes attached.
Attachments:
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CITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES OF VIRTUAL MEETING
February 11, 2021
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commissioner Raetzloff called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:30 p.m. via
Zoom.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Kate Kelly, Vice Chair (arrived at 5:33 p.m.)
Chris Deiner-Karr
David Preston
Tim Raetzloff
Larry Vogel
Kristiana Johnson, Edmonds City Council
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Emily Scott, Chair
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
STAFF PRESENT
Rob Chave, Planning Division Manager
COMMISSIONER RAETZLOFF MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JANUARY 14, 2021, AS
CORRECTED. COMMISSIONER VOGEL SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES
The agenda was accepted as presented.
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There were no audience comments.
NEW BUSINESS
Recognition of Historic Properties That are Not Eligible for the Register
The Commission discussed establishing a new program that recognizes historic structures that might not fit the strict criteria
of the Edmonds Register of Historic Places but are worthy of some type of recognition anyway. They discussed potentially
partnering with the Edmonds Museum and Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical Society to create an Edmonds
Heritage Building Program that is separate from the Register. Commissioner Kelly cautioned that creating a separate list
might end up confusing the public and draw the Commission's attention away from its real focus on getting properties on the
Register. She suggested it would be more appropriate for the Edmonds Museum to initiate the separate list of historic
properties that do not qualify for the Register.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2022 Historic Calendar
Commissioner Deiner-Karr asked Commissioner Kelly to send her the pictures that she provided last year for the calendar.
Commissioner Kelly agreed to contact Commissioner Scott with a request that she forward the pictures to Commissioner
Deiner-Karr. Commissioner Deiner-Karr stressed that the pictures are needed as soon as possible so the calendar can be
formatted and updated as needed.
Digital Application Packet for the Edmonds Register of Historic Places
Mr. Chave agreed to digitize the packet within the next week or two.
ACTION ITEMS
Education and Outreach
Commissioner Preston voiced frustration about the Commission's slow progress. They either need to make progress getting
properties on the Register or the group should be discontinued. There is likely a thousand homes in Edmonds that were built
before 1970, and many of them could qualify for the Register. They need to start educating the public and seeking
nominations for the Register. They need to establish an education plan now and start engaging with the public. The
remainder of the Commission concurred.
The Commissioners discussed the following ideas for public outreach and education.
• Articles and information could be published in MY EDMONDS NEWS and THE EDMONDS BEACON.
Commissioner Vogel agreed to prepare a draft article titled, "Is Your Home Part of Edmonds' History." The article
could briefly outline the benefits of being on the Register and provide information to help owners determine if their
properties are eligible. Contact information and a Google form could be provided for people to respond on line.
Commissioner Vogel indicated he would forward the draft article to Commissioner Kelly who would add the
Google form. After the Commissioners have reviewed the article, it could be forwarded to the local news sources
for publication. Commissioner Deiner-Karr agreed to post the article on the City's social media website, too.
• The Edmonds Museum receives a lot of requests from owners wanting to know more about their homes, and many
don't know that their homes even qualify for the Register. Perhaps these people could be redirected to the Historic
Preservation Commission for additional information.
• The City's newsletter provides a good avenue for getting the word out, as long as contact information is provided.
• The Historic Calendar could be used as a publicity tool by providing information to the public about how to add
properties to the Register. It was noted that the 2021 calendar was never finished, and the goal is to have the 2022
calendar ready to print by September.
• The City's social media sites could also provide good opportunities for public outreach. Commissioner Preston
advised that he sent a draft social media post to Commissioner Kelly titled, "Historic Preservation in Edmonds May
Be for You." The post provided three bullet points to get people thinking about whether or not their homes might be
eligible for the Register. He emphasized that short bursts of information will capture the attention of more people
than lengthy articles published in local newspapers and the City's newsletter.
• An introductory letter could be sent to owners of all properties included in the inventories that have already been
done. Commissioner Deiner-Karr agreed to review the inventories and identify the properties that might be eligible
for the Register. She also agreed to work with Mr. Chave to review and update the introductory letter that was
previously written.
• A short survey could help the Commission learn more about what people are thinking as far as historic preservation
and whether or not their properties are eligible for the Register. Commissioner Kelly voiced concern that articles in
newsletters and social media sites, etc. won't get the results the Commission is hoping for. People don't typically
know the history of their homes and whether or not they qualify for the Register. Rather than relying on owners to
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investigate whether or not a property is eligible for the Register, the Commission needs to take a more active role in
contacting them offering information and assistance.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Kelly didn't have any additional comments.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Raetzloff observed that old homes are featured in towns like Snohomish and Port Townsend and asked about
their method of getting properties on the register. Commissioner Deiner-Karr answered that they use a similar approach.
However, both of these towns have plenty of historic homes for their registers, and they offer tours of their historic
properties.
Commissioner Preston observed that there are vacant positions on the Commission, and their By Laws allow up to 12
members. Mr. Chave advised that the vacant positions would be advertised next week, focusing first on the two professional
positions.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
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