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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 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes February 10, 2022 Page 2 The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes February 10, 2022 Page 3