2023-05-11 Historic Preservation Commission Packeto Agenda
- Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission
REGULAR MEETING
BRACKETT ROOM
121 5TH AVE N, CITY HALL - 3RD FLOOR, EDMONDS, WA 98020
MAY 11, 2023, 5:30 PM
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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.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. 7499 : April 13 Draft Meeting Minutes
3. AGENDA ADDITIONS / CHANGES
4. REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. 7502 : Historic Preservation Training Session with Q & A
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. 7500 : Continued Discussion of Research, Projects and Events
7. ACTION ITEMS
8. COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/11/2023
Approve April 13th meeting minutes
Staff Lead: Michele Szafran
Department: Planning & Development
Prepared By: Michelle Martin
Staff Recommendation
Approve April 13, 2023 meeting minutes.
Narrative
The draft meetings minutes for the April 13, 2023 HPC regular meeting are attached.
Attachments:
2023-04-13 HPC Draft Minutes
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CITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Summary Minutes of Regular Meeting
April 13, 2023
CALL TO ORDER, LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, AND ROLL CALL
Chair Vogel called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:33 p.m.
and read the land acknowledgement. Commissioner Preston led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioners Present
Larry Vogel (Chair)
David Preston
Tim Raetzloff
Sam Spencer
Commissioners Absent
Chris Deiner-Karr
Katie Kelly
MINUTES:
Staff Present
Michele Szafran, Planner
Others Present
Dave Teitzel, Edmonds City Council Representative
Approval of January 12, 2023 (revised) and March 9, 2023 HPC Minutes
The January 12, 2023 (revised) and March 9, 2023 HPC minutes were approved as presented.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES
Commissioner Preston asked to discuss less rigid standards for designating homes/buildings. This was added to
New Business. Chair Vogel added another item to New Business regarding a note he received from Andy
Eccleshall.
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There were no audience comments.
NEW BUSINESS
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Potential Addition of 820 Main Street to Edmonds Register of Historic Places
Commissioner Spencer said he met with the owners. Based on visual review, he was tentatively in support of
approving this. A complete application is expected in May. The house was built in 1901. Ms. Szafran noted
there was an addition in 2004. Some photos from Commissioner Deiner-Karr were reviewed. Once the complete
application is received, staff will prepare a report and begin the public hearing process. Ms. Szafran noted they
needed more information about the integrity portion of this. Chair Vogel suggested they do not need to be as
strict as they have traditionally been if they are following the federal and state guidelines. There was consensus
that the HPC should look at loosening requirements in general.
If a photo of this home can be located prior to 1972 it would be helpful. There was discussion about whether or
not vinyl windows would have an impact. Chair Vogel recalled heated discussions regarding vinyl windows
and the Schumacher building. Ultimately, it had been determined that the vinyl windows should not stand in
the way of being on the registry.
One commissioner noted that in discussions with somebody about the Motor Inn they were very upset that the
property was not being kept up. He asked if part of the requirement for the historical designation is that it be
maintained. There was agreement that it was not. It was asked if there are any tax benefits to being on the
register. The response was that there were no immediate benefits, but if they add on to the property and meet
certain requirements, they are not taxed for the addition they make to the property for a certain number of years.
It was noted that the benefits of being on the register need to be clarified. There should be a very clear list to
hand to the homeowner which could increase the number of homes on the registry. It is also important to
differentiate requirements and benefits from being on the federal versus the local registry.
Ms. Szafran pulled up the Special Tax Valuation portion of the code and the group discussed it. The owner
would have to do improvements of at least a 25% of the assessed value of the home. The qualified rehabilitation
costs could be deducted from the assessed value of the property for ten years. Ms. Szafran noted that if someone
does something to the structure after receiving this tax credit it gets complicated for the homeowner. Otherwise,
there is nothing stopping homeowners from doing anything to their structures because it is more of an honorary
designation. Chair Vogel said he will look into this topic and get more clarity.
There was discussion about the Mayor's intention of creating a historic district downtown. When this was
brought up in the past, there was a lot of pushback from downtown building owners concerned it might restrict
what they could do with their building. The Commission discussed what happens if a historic building is torn
down. The building is removed from the registry, but the site may still be recognized. There would be no benefit
to it though.
Commissioner Spencer said he had another house that looks very similar to this on 116 - 0 Avenue that he is
trying to get on the register. Chair Vogel said he also has a home as indicated in the note from Andy Eccleshall.
Ms. Szafran stated she had invited CLG Coordinator Michelle Thompson to the next meeting. The Commission
wants to ask her if there is a handout listing benefits of being on the registry.
2. Historic District Exploration
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Chair Vogel noted this was brought up in passing during the Mayor's State of the City address but nothing had
been done since then. Ms. Szafran thought that was because the ball was in the Commission's court. Chair
Vogel said he had told the Mayor to let him know if there was anything he could do to help but he has heard
nothing. Ms. Szafran commented that there are different options for doing this. There is a national district
possibility and a local district possibility. Either way there needs to be a certain percentage of structures that
would contribute to that district. She doesn't know if there needs to be consent by owners or not for the national
district. They do have to have a certain percentage of consent for the local district. This percentage would need
to be established by Council.
Councilmember Teitzel recommended that if they want to pursue this, they should invite everyone to a town
hall type forum including citizens, building owners, tenants, downtown merchants, etc. to explain the idea and
discuss any concerns. He offered to check to see if some of these buildings would be exempt from new density
bills going around Olympia right now. If so, this could be a potential incentive.
Motion made by Commissioner Raetzloff to present a resolution that says the HPC favors the creation of a
historic district in downtown Edmonds. The purpose would be to try to preserve the way it looks now. The
motion died for lack of a second. The group indicated support for finding out more about the Mayor's intentions
before making a resolution.
Chair Vogel indicated he would contact the Mayor and try to get clarification about his intentions and what this
would mean for downtown businesses and property owners.
New Category of Designated Homes/Buildings Discussion
Chair Vogel commented that the HPC is going to reassess criteria for the main register so this discussion might
not be necessary. This is another topic they can ask Michelle Thompson about next month.
4. Note from Andy Eccleshall
Chair Vogel read the note from Mr. Eccleshall giving some background on the house and asking about the
possibility of being on the registry because of a historical connection.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• The Weir
Councilmember Teitzel explained that City Council set aside $120,000 to study the erosion problem in Shell
Creek that is being created by the sedimentation behind the weirs. It is in Parks' court right now to do something
with it, and it is on hold until June because of Parks' workload. Parks will bring in an expert to help identify an
action plan. Part of the action plan will be removing part of the weir as discussed so the stream can be realigned
away from the bank and stop the sedimentation. The sedimentation causes problems with the salmon spawning
in the lower third of Shell Creek.
Commissioner Raetzloff noted that a historic structure at Meadowdale Beach Park was destroyed within the last
year. The old culvert under the railroad had to be destroyed in the restoration process. He thought the same thing
might happen with the weir even though they don't want it to.
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Chair Vogel asked about differences in opinion between Parks and environmentalists about the criticality of this
situation for the salmon. Councilmember Teitzel reviewed Joe Scordino's opinion that this is critical from a
salmon spawning standpoint. He believes that Parks' priority is pedestrian accessibility. Councilmember Teitzel
stated the need for a holistic plan for the entire basin of the watershed.
Chair Vogel said he is still thinking about the resurrection of the Preservationist. He was going to lead with an
article about the weir but will have to come up with a different subject matter. He suggested 820 Main might be
a possibility; he is open to other ideas.
• Research collections on Motor Court and 820 Main Street (Deiner-Karr)
Ms. Szafran noted that Commissioner Deiner-Karr had given her some photos but she had not had time to look
closely at them. Commissioner Raetzloff gave some detailed history of the historical road configurations in
Edmonds.
Chair Vogel commented that one of the former members of this commission had passed away recently.
ACTION ITEMS
No additional items were noted.
COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Vogel thanked the commissioners for their work. He is looking forward to the next meeting. He will try
to bring coherent information about the actual advantages of being listed on the register.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Preston said they need to use Commissioner Raetzloff's expertise in technology to take some
videos of older people who have recollections of the history. It was noted that the museum is supposedly doing
some of this. Commissioner Preston noted that Steve Beck is someone they should talk to. Commissioner
Raetzloff agreed and noted that Steve could tell about the all the cemeteries that have been encroached on above
9th at the lower end of Yost Park and on 212t' behind the insurance agency. The building is probably built on
some graves. Commissioner Preston said it would be nice to find out more about that. He is also looking forward
to seeing Michelle Thompson next month.
Commissioner Preston said he is working on 820 Main and wants to get started on 116 - 0 Avenue. He also
wants to try to get the historic significance of Perrinville reinstated. This will be a big project.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/11/2023
Training Session with Q & A
Staff Lead: Michele Szafran
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Michele Szafran
Narrative
Michelle Thompson, Certified Local Government (CLG) Coordinator for the Washington State
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, will provide a training and answer questions. As
part of the training session please review ECDC Chapter 20.45 (Edmonds Register of Historic Places),
which is attached for reference.
Also attached for review are the ten (10) standards relating to the Secretary of the Interior's (SOI)
Standards for Rehabilitation.
Additional materials that may be discussed include a weblink to "Preservation Briefs - Technical
Preservation Services on the U.S. National Park Service website (nps.gov). A weblink to Virginia
McAlester's book "A Field Guide to American Houses", which aims to "enable(s) you to identify, and
place in their historic and architectural contexts, the houses you see in your neighborhood or in your
travels across America. 17th century to the present."
The training session will be open to questions as needed.
Attachments:
SOI-Standards-for-Rehabilitation
Chapter 20.45 ECDC
Preservation Briefs
A Field Guide to American Houses
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Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation projects must meet the following Standards, as interpreted by the
National Park Service, to qualify as "certified rehabilitations" eligible for the 20%
rehabilitation tax credit. The Standards are applied to projects in a reasonable
manner, taking into consideration economic and technical feasibility.
The Standards apply to historic buildings of all periods, styles, types, materials, and
sizes. They apply to both the exterior and the interior of historic buildings. The
Standards also encompass related landscape features and the building's site and
environment as well as attached, adjacent, or related new construction.
1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use
that requires minimal 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 materials or alteration of features and spaces that
characterize a property shall be avoided.
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 elements from other buildings,
shall not be undertaken.
4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic
significance in their 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.
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.
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Chapter 20.45
EDMONDS REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Sections:
20.45.000 Definitions.
20.45.010 Criteria for determining designation in the register.
20.45.020 Process for designating properties or districts to the Edmonds historic register.
20.45.030 Removal of properties from the register.
20.45.040 Effects of listing on the register.
20.45.050 Review of changes to Edmonds register of historic places properties.
20.45.060 Relationship to zoning.
20.45.070 Review and monitoring of properties for special property tax valuation.
20.45.080 Special valuation agreement.
20.45.090 Appeals.
20.45.000 Definitions.
The following words and terms apply when used in this chapter and in Chapter 10.90 ECC, unless a different
meaning clearly appears from the context:
A. "Edmonds historic inventory" or "inventory" means the comprehensive inventory of historic and prehistoric
resources within the boundaries of the city of Edmonds.
B. "Edmonds historic preservation commission" or "commission" means the commission created by Chapter
10.90 ECC.
C. "Edmonds register of historic places," "local register," or "register" means the listing of locally designated
properties provided for in ECDC 20.45.010.
D. "Actual cost of rehabilitation" means costs incurred within 24 months prior to the date of application and
directly resulting from one or more of the following:
1. Improvements to an existing building located on or within the perimeters of the original structure; or
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2. Improvements outside of but directly attached to the original structure which are necessary to make the
building fully useable but shall not include rentable/habitable floor space attributable to new construction; or
3. Architectural and engineering services attributable to the design of the improvements; or all costs
defined as "qualified rehabilitation expenditures" for purposes of the federal historic preservation investment
tax credit.
E. A "building" is a structure constructed by human beings. This includes both residential and nonresidential
buildings, main and accessory buildings.
F. "Certificate of appropriateness" means the document reflecting that the commission has reviewed the
proposed changes to a local register property or within a local register historic district and certified the changes
as not adversely affecting the historic characteristics of the property which contribute to its designation.
G. "Certified local government" or "CLG" means the designation reflecting that the local government has been
jointly certified by the State Historic Preservation Officer and the National Park Service as having established its
own historic preservation commission and a program meeting federal and state standards.
H. "Class of properties eligible to apply for special valuation in Edmonds" means all properties listed on the
National Register of Historic Places or certified as contributing to a National Register Historic District which
have been substantially rehabilitated at a cost and within a time period which meets the requirements set forth in
Chapter 84.26 RCW, until the city becomes a certified local government (CLG). Once a CLG, the class of
properties eligible to apply for special valuation in Edmonds means all properties listed on the Edmonds and/or
National Register of Historic Places or properties certified as contributing to an Edmonds and/or National
Register Historic District which have been substantially rehabilitated at a cost and within a time period which
meets the requirements set forth in Chapter 84.26 RCW.
I. "Cost' means the actual cost of rehabilitation, which cost shall be at least 25 percent of the assessed
valuation of the historic property, exclusive of the assessed value attributable to the land, prior to rehabilitation.
J. A "district' is a geographically definable area, urban or rural, small or large, possessing a significant
concentration, linkage or continuity of sites, buildings, structures and/or objects united by past events or
aesthetically by plan or physical development.
K. "Emergency repair" means work necessary to prevent destruction or dilapidation to real property or structural
appurtenances thereto immediately threatened or damaged by fire, flood, earthquake or other disaster.
L. "Historic property" means real property together with improvements thereon, except property listed in a
register primarily for objects buried below ground, which is listed in a local register of a certified local
government or the National Register of Historic Places.
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M. "Incentives" are such rights or privileges or combination thereof which the city council, or other local, state or
federal public body or agency, by virtue of applicable present or future legislation, may be authorized to grant or
obtain for the owner(s) of register properties. Examples of economic incentives include but are not limited to tax
relief, conditional use permits, rezoning, street vacation, planned unit development, transfer of development
rights, facade easements, gifts, preferential leasing policies, beneficial placement of public improvements or
amenities, or the like.
N. "Local review board" or "board" used in Chapter 84.26 RCW and Chapter 254-20 WAC for the special
valuation of historic properties means the commission created in Chapter 10.90 ECC.
O. "Mitigate" means to alleviate, compensate for or otherwise lessen the effects of a loss of an Edmonds
register property through conditions determined by the commission or other designated method.
P. "National Register of Historic Places" means the national listing of properties significant to our cultural history
because of their documented importance to our history, architectural history, engineering, or cultural heritage.
Q. An "object" is a thing of functional, aesthetic, cultural, historical, or scientific value that may be, by nature or
design, movable yet related to a specific setting or environment.
R. "Ordinary repair and maintenance" means work for which a permit issued by the city is not required by law,
and where the purpose and effect of such work is to correct any deterioration or decay of or damage to the real
property or structure appurtenance therein and to restore the same, as nearly as may be practicable, to the
condition prior to the occurrence of such deterioration, decay, or damage.
S. "Owner" of property is the fee simple owner of record as exists on the Snohomish County assessor's records
T. "Significance" or "significant" used in the context of historic significance means the following: a property with
local, state, or national significance is one which helps in the understanding of the history of the local area, state,
or nation (whichever is applicable) by illuminating the local, statewide, or nationwide impact of the events or
persons associated with the property, or its architectural type or style in information potential. The local area can
include Edmonds, Snohomish County, or the Puget Sound region, or a modest geographic or cultural area, such
as a neighborhood. Local significance may apply to a property that illustrates a theme that is important to one or
more localities; state significance to a theme important to the history of the state; and national significance to
property of exceptional value in representing or illustrating an important theme in the history of the nation.
U. A "site" is a place where a significant event or pattern of events occurred. It may be the location of prehistoric
or historic occupation or activities that may be marked by physical remains; or it may be the symbolic focus of a
significant event or pattern of events that may not have been actively occupied. A site may be the location of a
ruined or now nonexistent building or structure, or the location itself possesses historic cultural or archaeological
significance.
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V. "Special valuation for historic properties" or "special valuation" means the local option program which when
implemented makes available to property owners a special tax valuation for rehabilitation of historic properties
under which the assessed value of an eligible historic property is determined at a rate that excludes, for up to 10
years, the actual cost of the rehabilitation (Chapter 84.26 RCW).
W. "State Register of Historic Places" means the state listing of properties significant to the community, state, or
nation but which may or may not meet the criteria of the National Register.
X. A "structure" is a work made up of interdependent and interrelated parts in a definite pattern of organization.
Generally constructed by man, it is often an engineering project.
Y. "Universal transverse mercator" or "UTM" means the grid zone in metric measurement providing for an exact
point of numerical reference.
Z. "Waiver of a certificate of appropriateness" or "waiver" means the document indicating that the commission
has reviewed the proposed whole or partial demolition of a local register property or in a local register historic
district and failing to find alternatives to demolition has issued a waiver of a certificate of appropriateness which
allows the building or zoning official to issue a permit for demolition.
AA. "Washington State Advisory Council's Standards for the Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Historic
Properties" or "State Advisory Council's Standards" means the rehabilitation and maintenance standards used by
the Edmonds historic preservation commission as minimum requirements for determining whether or not the
property continues to be eligible for special valuation once it has been so classified. [Ord. 3397 § 1, 2002].
20.45.010 Criteria for determining designation in the register.
Any building, structure, site, object or district may be designated for inclusion in the Edmonds register of historic
places if it is significantly associated with the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or cultural heritage
of the community; if it has integrity; is at least 50 years old, or is of lesser age and has exceptional importance;
and if it falls in at least one of the following categories:
A. Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of national, state or
local history.
B. Embodies the distinctive architectural characteristics of a type, period, style or method of design or
construction, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose 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 elements of the city's cultural, special, economic, political, aesthetic,
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engineering or architectural history.
E. Is associated with the lives of persons significant in national, state or local history.
F. Has yielded or may be likely to yield important archaeological information related to history or prehistory.
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 categories; the
designation shall include description of the boundaries. [Ord. 3397 § 1, 2002].
20.45.020 Process for designating properties or districts to the Edmonds historic register.
A. Any person may nominate a building, structure, site, object or district for inclusion in the Edmonds register of
historic places. Members of the historic preservation commission or the commission as a whole may generate
nominations. In its designation decision, the commission shall consider the Edmonds historic inventory and the
city's comprehensive plan.
B. In the case of individual properties, the designation shall include the UTM reference and all features, interior
and exterior, and outbuildings which contribute to its designation.
C. In the case of districts, the characteristics of the district which justifies its designation, and a list of all
properties including features, structures, sites and objects which contribute to the designation of the district
D. The historic preservation commission shall consider the merits of the nomination, according to the criteria in
ECDC 20.45.010 and according to the nomination review standards established in rules, at a public meeting.
Adequate notice will be given to the public, the owner(s) and the authors of the nomination, if different, and
lessees, if any, of the subject property prior to the public meeting according to standards for public meetings
established in rules and in compliance with Chapter 42.30 RCW, Open Public Meetings Act. Such notice shall
include publication in the city's official newspaper of general circulation and posting of the property. 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
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owner's consent. In the case of historic districts, the commission shall research and recommend, and the city
council shall adopt by ordinance, a percentage of property owners which is deemed adequate to demonstrate
owner consent. The public, property owner(s) and the authors of the nomination, if different, and lessees, if any,
shall be notified of the listing.
E. Properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the State Register of Historic Places shall be
deemed eligible for listing in the register without the requirement for review by the historic preservation
commission. Formal listing in the Edmonds register of historic places shall only require the owner's consent and
approval by the Edmonds city council. Such listing shall still require the UTM reference and identification of
contributing features required under subsection (B) of this section.
F. Properties listed on the Edmonds register of historic places shall be recorded on official zoning records with
an "HR" (for historic register) designation. This designation shall not change or modify the underlying zone
classification. [Ord. 3598 § 1, 2006; Ord. 3397 § 1, 2002].
20.45.030 Removal of properties from the register.
In the event that any property is no longer eligible for listing on the Edmonds register of historic places, the
commission may initiate removal from such designation by the same procedure as provided for establishing the
designation, ECDC 20.45.020. A property may be removed from the Edmonds register without the owner's
consent. [Ord. 3397 § 1, 2002].
20.45.040 Effects of listing on the register.
A. 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.
B. Prior to the commencement of any work on a register property, excluding ordinary repair and maintenance
and emergency measures defined in ECDC 20.45.000(K) and (R), 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.
C. Prior to whole or partial demolition of a register property, the owner must request and receive a waiver of a
certificate of appropriateness.
D. Once Edmonds is certified as 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 (ECDC 20.45.070).
[Ord. 3397 § 1, 2002].
20.45.050 Review of changes to Edmonds register of historic places properties.
A. Review Required. No person shall change the use, construct any new building or structure, or reconstruct,
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alter, restore, remodel, repair, move or demolish any existing property on the Edmonds register of historic
places or within a historic district on the Edmonds register of historic places without review by the commission
and without receipt of a certificate of appropriateness, or in the case of demolition, a waiver, as a result of the
review.
The review shall apply to all features of the property, interior and exterior, that contribute to its designation and
are listed on the nomination form. Information required by the commission to review the proposed changes are
established in rules.
B. Exemptions. The following activities do not require a certificate of appropriateness or review by the
commission: ordinary repair and maintenance which includes painting or emergency measures defined in ECDC
20.45.000(K) .
C. Review Process.
1. Requests for Review and Issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness or Waiver. The building or zoning
official shall report any application for a permit to work on a designated Edmonds register property or in an
Edmonds register historic district to the commission. If the activity is not exempt from review, the
commission shall notify the applicant of the review requirements. The building or zoning official shall not
issue any such permit until a certificate of appropriateness or a waiver is received from the commission but
shall work with the commission in considering building and fire code requirements.
2. Commission Review. The owner or his/her agent (architect, contractor, lessee, etc.) shall apply to the
commission for a review of proposed changes on an Edmonds register property and request a certificate of
appropriateness or, in the case of demolition, a waiver. Each application for review of proposed changes
shall be accompanied by such information as is required by the commission established in its rules for the
proper review of the proposed project.
The commission shall meet with the applicant and review the proposed work according to the design review
criteria established in rules. Unless legally required, there shall be no notice, posting or publication requirements
for action on the application, but all such actions shall be made at regular meetings of the commission. The
commission shall complete its review and make its recommendations within 30 days of the date of receipt of the
application. If the commission is unable to process the request, the commission may ask for an extension of
time.
The commission's recommendations shall be in writing and shall state the findings of fact and reasons relied
upon in reaching its decision. Any conditions agreed to by the applicant in this review process shall become
conditions of approval of the permits granted. If the owner agrees to the commission's recommendations, a
certificate of appropriateness shall be awarded by the commission according to standards established in the
commission's rules.
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The commission's recommendations and, if awarded, the certificate of appropriateness, shall be transmitted to
the building or zoning official. If a certificate of appropriateness is awarded, the building or zoning official may
then issue the permit.
3. Demolition. A waiver of the certificate of appropriateness is required before a permit may be issued to
allow whole or partial demolition of a designated Edmonds register property or in an Edmonds register
historical district. The owner or his/her agent shall apply to the commission for a review of the proposed
demolition and request a waiver. The applicant shall meet with the commission in an attempt to find
alternatives to demolition. These negotiations may last no longer than 45 days from the initial meeting of the
commission, unless either party requests an extension. If no request for an extension is made and no
alternative to demolition has been agreed to, the commission shall act and advise the official in charge of
issuing a demolition permit of the commission's decision on the waiver of a certificate of appropriateness.
Conditions in the case of granting a demolition permit may include allowing the commission up to 45
additional days to develop alternatives to demolition. When issuing a waiver the commission may require
the owner to mitigate the loss of the Edmonds register property by means determined by the commission at
the meeting. Any conditions agreed to by the applicant in this review process shall become conditions of
approval of the permits granted. After the property is demolished, the commission shall initiate removal of
the property from the register.
4. Appeal of the Commission's Decision on a Waiver of a Certificate of Appropriateness. The commission's
decision regarding a waiver of a certificate of appropriateness shall be appealable to the hearing examiner
pursuant to Chapter 20.06 ECDC within 14 calendar days. The appeal must state the grounds upon which
the appeal is based.
Appeal of hearing examiner's decision regarding a waiver of a certificate of appropriateness may be appealed to
superior court. [Ord. 4154 § 21 (Att. D), 2019; Ord. 3397 § 1, 2002].
20.45.060 Relationship to zoning.
Properties designated to the register shall be subject to the provisions set forth herein, as well as the bulk, use,
setback and other controls of the zoning district in which they are located. Nothing contained herein shall be
construed to be repealing, modifying or waiving any zoning provisions. [Ord. 3397 § 1, 2002].
20.45.070 Review and monitoring of properties for special property tax valuation.
A. Timelines.
1. The assessor forwards the application(s) to the commission.
2. The commission reviews the application(s), consistent with its rules of procedure, and determines if the
application(s) are complete and if the properties meet the criteria set forth in WAC 254-20-070(1) and listed
in ECDC 20.45.010.
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a. If the commission finds the properties meet all the criteria, then it may recommend that the city,
through its mayor, enter into a historic preservation special valuation agreement (set forth in WAC
254-20-120 and in ECDC 20.45.000(V)) with the owner. Upon execution of the agreement between the
owner and commission, the commission approves the application(s).
b. If the commission determines the properties do not meet all the criteria, then it shall deny the
application(s).
3. The commission certifies its decisions in writing and states the facts upon which the approvals or denials
are based and files copies of the certifications with the assessor.
4. For approved applications:
a. The commission forwards copies of the agreements, applications and supporting documentation (as
required by WAC 254-20-090(4) and identified in subsection (13)(2) of this section) to the assessor;
b. Notifies the state review board that the properties have been approved for special valuation; and
c. Monitors the properties for continued compliance with the agreements throughout the 10-year
special valuation period.
5. The commission determines, in a manner consistent with its rules of procedure, whether or not
properties are disqualified from special valuation either because of:
a. The owner's failure to comply with the terms of the agreement; or
b. A loss of historic value resulting from physical changes to the building or site.
6. For disqualified properties, in the event that the commission concludes that a property is no longer
qualified for special valuation, the commission shall notify the owner, assessor and state review board in
writing and state the facts supporting its findings.
B. Criteria.
1. Historic Property Criteria. The class of historic property eligible to apply for special valuation in Edmonds
means all properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places or certified as contributing to a
National Register Historic District which have been substantially rehabilitated at a cost and within a time
period which meets the requirements set forth in Chapter 84.26 RCW, until Edmonds becomes a certified
local government (CLG). Once a CLG, the class of property eligible to apply for special valuation in
Edmonds means all properties listed on the Edmonds and/or National Register of Historic Places or
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properties certified as contributing to an Edmonds and/or National Register Historic District which have
been substantially rehabilitated at a cost and within a time period which meets the requirements set forth in
Chapter 84.26 RCW.
2. Application Criteria. Complete applications shall consist of the following documentation:
a. A legal descriptive of the historic property;
b. Comprehensive exterior and interior photographs of the historic property before and after
rehabilitation;
c. Architectural plans or other legible drawings depicting the completed rehabilitation work;
d. A notarized affidavit attesting to the actual cost of the rehabilitation work completed prior to the date
of application and the period of time during which the work was performed and documentation of both
to be made available to the commission upon request; and
e. For properties located within historic districts, in addition to the standard application documentation,
a statement from the Secretary of the Interior or appropriate local official, as specified in local
administrative rules or by the local government, indicating the property is a certified historic structure
is required.
3. Property Review Criteria. In its review the commission shall determine if the properties meet all the
following criteria:
a. The property is historic property;
b. The property is included within a class of historic property determined eligible for special valuation
by the city under this section;
c. The property has been rehabilitated at a cost which meets the definition set forth in RCW
84.26.020(2) (and identified in ECDC 20.45.000) within 24 months prior to the date of application; and
d. The property has not been altered in any way which adversely affects those elements which qualify
it as historically significant as determined by applying the Washington State Advisory Council's
Standards for the Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Historic Properties (WAC 254-20-100(1) and listed
in ECDC 20.45.000).
4. Rehabilitation and Maintenance Criteria. The Washington State Advisory Council's Standards for the
Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Historic Properties in WAC 254-20-100 shall be used by the commission
as minimum requirements for determining whether or not a historic property is eligible for special valuation
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and whether or not the property continues to be eligible for special valuation once it has been so classified.
[Ord. 3397 § 1, 2002].
20.45.080 Special valuation agreement.
The historic preservation special valuation agreement in WAC 254-20-120 shall be used by the commission as
the minimum agreement necessary to comply with the requirements of RCW 84.26.050(2). [Ord. 3397 § 1, 2002].
20.45.090 Appeals.
Any decision of the commission acting on any application for classification as historic property, eligible for
special valuation, may be appealed to the superior court under RCW 34.04.130 in addition to any other remedy of
law. Any decision on the disqualification of historic property eligible for special valuation, or any other dispute,
may be appealed to the county board of equalization. [Ord. 3397 § 1, 2002].
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Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/11/2023
Unfinished Business
Staff Lead: Michele Szafran
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Michele Szafran
Background/History
At the HPC's March 9 meeting, board members requested to continue discussion of the following items:
1) Research collections on Motor Court and 820 Main St (Deiner-Karr). See attached
2) The status of the Preservationist Newsletter (Vogel)
3) Organization of walking tours for the spring/summer season
Staff Recommendation
Discuss items as noted.
Attachments:
Research Collections From Chris Deiner-Karr
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General Description
Parcel Number 00434207700500 (R01)
Structure Class Dwelling
Structure Type 1 1/2 Story w/Basement
Year Built 1901
Exterior Features
Foundation Conc or CB
Exterior Siding -Lap
ROOF Type: Gable Pitch Medium Cover Composition
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Bedrooms 4
Full or 3/4 Baths 2 1/2 Baths 0
Floor Area
Heat Forced Hot Air - Gas
Fireplace Masonry fireplace
Floor 1 Base SF 1223 Finished SF 1223
Floor 2 Base SF 230 Finished SF 230
Floor B Base SF 662 Finished SF 0
Garage(s), Carport(s) and major outbuilding(s)
Detached Garage SF 416
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