2022-11-09 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Summary Minutes of Special Meeting
November 9, 2022
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Vogel called the special meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at
5:33 p.m.
Commissioners Present Staff Present
Larry Vogel (Chair) Michele Szafran, Planner
Jeremy Mitchell (Vice Chair) Mike Clugston, Senior Planner
David Preston
Tim Raetzloff Others Present
Sam Spencer Dave Teitzel, Edmonds City Council Representative
Commissioners Absent
Chris Deiner-Karr
Katie Kelly
MINUTES:
1. Approval of October 13, 2022 HPC Minutes
The October 13, 2022 HPC minutes were approved as presented.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES
None
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There were no audience comments.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Vice -Chair Election — Commissioner Jeremy Mitchell was unanimously elected Vice Chair.
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2. Member Reappointments — Ms. Szafran noted that she would be checking to see if Commissioners
Deiner-Karr and Kelly planned on continuing with the HPC.
New Member Position for Professional Candidate — The code calls for two professional positions; right
now, there is only one (Jeremy Mitchell). Ms. Szafran discussed recruitment efforts underway to find
another one.
4. Discussion of Section 106: Review for Wireless Facility ECA — Senior Planner Clugston explained he
got an email a couple weeks ago from a wireless service provider who wants to add some antennae to
the roof of the ECA. The Section 106 Review is the opportunity for local historic preservation folks to
take a look a proposal on a listed property and provide input. The intent is to get a recommendation sent
to the wireless company for comment on their proposal. He presented drone photos of the ECA and the
existing antennae. He noted the existing antennae are screened from view by the art deco element. The
wireless provider wants to add more to the roof behind the art deco panel and also some to the backside
to the east with no screening. Staff feels the wireless service provider should continue the screening
element to the east side of the fagade using the same art deco feel that is on the building now. Questions
and answers followed. Councilmember Teitzel raised a concern about whether this building is even on
the historic register since it has obviously been remodeled and whether they should even be providing
comment. Commissioner Raetzloff concurred and raised a concern about the art deco element falsifying
history. Mr. Clugston explained he had confirmed that it is on the state register. The Section 106 Review
request comes from the Federal Telecommunications Act on Historic Buildings. He noted that the HPC
isn't required to provide comments, but they have been invited to. He reviewed a memo he put together
with suggested comments. There was consensus that that the screening be continuous all the way around
and should match the aesthetic feel of the art deco.
Chair Vogel moved, Commissioner Raetzloff seconded, that the HPC recommend the language in the
draft memo from Mr. Clugston to extend the fascia around the building to be consistent with maintaining
the historic values of the building and the visual aesthetics. Motion passed unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Calendar Final Comments — Chair Vogel reviewed his work on the calendar. There appeared to be
interest in doing some sort of gamification related to the calendar next year (inaudible comments). There
was some discussion about printers and costs. Ms. Szafran will look into the required process and the
best option for having these printed with the budget they have. Commissioner Raetzloff indicated he
would check in with Branding Iron for a rough estimate since he is right next door. Commissioners
thanked Chair Vogel for his work.
COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Vogel thanked everyone for reviewing the calendar and for being present tonight. Thanks to Jeremy
Mitchell for being willing to serve as Vice Chair. The next meeting will be December 8.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
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Vice Chair Mitchell asked about some unaddressed action items that had been deferred in July. There was
agreement to look at those in the new year.
Councilmember Teitzel gave an update on an issue at Shell Creek/Yost Park where the creek is being diverted
toward the southern bank, and some emergency action is needed. Some of the weir is expected to be damaged
in the process, but the City wants to retain part of it at least for historic purposes. He thinks the HPC has the
duty to try to help preserve the memory of historic structures as well as buildings. He also suggested they think
about some kind of signage for walkers in the park to explain what the weir is. Commissioner Spencer agreed
and commented how great it is that the original water system for the City is still in existence. There was
discussion about why this wasn't on the register.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
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