2022-02-10 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES OF VIRTUAL MEETING
February 10, 2022
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commissioner Kelly called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:30 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Larry Vogel
Chris Deiner-Karr
David Preston
Tim Raetzloff
Katie Kelly
Annie Doyon
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
MINUTES
STAFF PRESENT
Kernen Lien, Interim Planning Division Manager
Michele Szafran, Planner
OTHERS PRESENT
Kristiana Johnson, Edmond City Council
Representative
Mr. Lien noted there had not been any draft minutes or approved minutes from the HPC since June. Councilmember Johnson
noted that while the HPC had held some meetings during that time, a quorum was not present so there were no official meetings
or minutes required.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES
The agenda was amended to include election of officers, discussion of Southwest County Park, member recruitment, budget
amendment and board staffing. The remainder of the agenda was accepted as presented.
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There were no audience comments.
NEW BUSINESS
Southwest County Park
HPC members discussed an email from Councilmember Olson inquiring about highlighting early logging activities in the city
with the springboard notches trees and railroad ties present in the park. HPC members thought this would be more appropriate
for the museum to follow up on rather than for the HPC to pursue.
Midcentury Modern Survey
HPC members noted a book by Dale Kutzera, Paul Hayden Kirk and the Rise of Midcentury Modern, which included an
inventory of Paul Hayden Kirk houses in Edmonds. The idea for the survey is to do neighborhood profiles capturing the general
characteristics and forms in the neighborhood. The survey could also identify standout examples for a more traditional survey.
Emerald Hills and Sherwood Forest were identified as a couple of neighborhoods with midcentury modern houses. There may
be other pockets or clusters of midcentury modern architecture in other locations as well. Commissioner Vogel and
Commissioner Doyon will work together to further develop the survey.
Officer Elections
The HPC unanimously elected Annie Doyon as chair and Larry Vogel as co-chair.
New Members
Councilmember Johnson noted the HPC can have up to 12 members and currently only has six members. She suggested that
the city advertise to recruit more members. Mr. Lien noted the process for recruitment which is that the Planning Division
would issue a press release noting vacancies, the Mayor then recommends members which then must be confirmed by the City
Council. The HPC concurred the city should recruit to fill the vacant seats on the HPC.
Budget Amendment
Councilmember Johnson recalled that the city budget previously had $10,000 allocated for interns to work on a historic survey
in the downtown area in an effort to get more buildings on the register with a goal of making it a historic district. Due to
COVID, the project stalled and the carryforward for the budget item has not occurred and a new budget amendment would be
necessary to get it back in the city's budget. Mr. Lien mentioned he would bring the potential budget amendment with the
Development Services Director Susan McLaughlin.
HPC Staff Sunnort
Mr. Lien acknowledged that retirement of Rob Chave who had been providing staff reports to the HPC over the years. Director
McLaughlin has requested that specific planning staff be assigned to each board and commission as a primary point of contact.
Mr. Lien introduced planner Michele Szafran to the HPC as the new primary contact for the HPC.
Beeson House
Commissioner Kelly noted that the Beeson House located at 215 411 Avenue North recently sold and the new owners are
interested in having the house placed on the Register. Commissioner Kelly noted she would be talking with the new owners
on the process and requirements for listing the house on the register.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No unfinished business items were on the agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
None.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Vogel thanked Commissioner Kelly for cochairing the HPC. Commissioner Vogel also referenced the article
on Rob Chave in My Edmonds News.
ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
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