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2006-08-10 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesHISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SUMMARY MINUTES August 10, 2006 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Commissioner Kindness called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 3:35 p.m. in the 31a Floor Conference Room of City Hall, 121 — 5' Avenue North. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Barbara Kindness Deborah Binder Norma Bruns Christine Deiner-Karr Michael Plunkett COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Brian Hall, Chair Rob VanTassell, Vice Steve Waite STAFF PRESENT Rob Chave, Planning Division Manager (arrived at 3:55 p.m.) Diane Cunningham, Planning and Dev. Services Commissioners Hall, VanTassell and Waite were excused from the meeting. READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of July 13, 2006 were accepted as presented. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA No changes were made to the proposed agenda. REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE There was no one in the audience who expressed a desire to address the Commission during this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS No public hearings were scheduled on the agenda. COMMITTEE REPORTS Registration Committee Commissioner Deiner-Karr announced that she has completed 11 applications for the Edmonds Register of Historic Places. She noted that all but three of them are for properties that have already been identified on the State's Register. She recalled that a code amendment was recently approved allowing the Commission to streamline the process for these applications. She submitted all of the applications to the Planning Department for review in preparation for public hearings before the Commission. The Commission discussed the application that was received from Chester Curtis regarding a house that was constructed in 1928. The Commission agreed to schedule the application for a public hearing and Commission review on September 141. It was agreed that a full packet of information would be forwarded to each Commissioner prior to the hearing. Commissioner Deiner-Karr reported that she has not yet completed the form letter that would be sent to historic property owners inviting them to register their properties. Education and Outreach Committee Commissioner Binder referred to examples of possible logo designs that were provided by Chuck Erickson. She asked the Commissioners to provide feedback. It was discussed that the logo would be used for both the plaques and the Commission's letterhead. The Commission discussed that rather than a block shape, a more architecturally descriptive shape would be better (i.e. a motif of the Carnegie Library). They also talked about moving away from the circle design. Commissioner Binder encouraged the Commissioners to be proactive in making sure their brochure is available at key locations. Commissioner Kindness reminded the Commission that they agreed to participate at the Summer Market on September 166h from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A group table would be set up to showcase the history of Snohomish County, and the Commission would provide their own display items. She invited each Commissioner to sign up to participate in the event. Preservation Planning Committee None of the Preservation Planning Committee members were present to provide a report. OTHER REPORTS Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical Society Commissioner Bruns did not have any additional information to report regarding the Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical Society. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Holmes Corner Commissioner Bruns reported that Mr. Underhill recently obtained approval from the Edmonds School District to place two historic information signs on their property to identify Holmes Corner. The proposal has also been presented to the Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical Society requesting their participation in the project. Update on the Planning Board's Review of the Non -Conforming Section of the Code Mr. Chave reported that the City Attorney and the Community Services Director are currently working on this issue, but no draft language has been presented to the Planning Board yet. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes August 10, 2006 Page 2 Plaque Program Other than the logo design, Commissioner Binder did not have any additional comments to make regarding the plaque program. Ms. Cunningham advised that staff submitted Chair Hall's letter to the City Council requesting funding for the plaque program. Frequently Asked Questions Council Member Plunkett advised that he has incorporated the questions he received at the last meeting. In addition to publishing the questions and answers on the Commission's website, Commissioner Kindness said Chair Hall suggested the Commission submit questions and answers for inclusion in the City's newsletter, "The Edmonds Update." The Commission discussed the best way to obtain official answers for each of the questions on the list. The Commission agreed to start considering the questions at their next meeting and invite Mr. Chave to provide verbal answers. The Commission could then compose the answers into a written format. As questions are answered, they could be added to the website. Council Member Plunkett was asked to provide a fresh copy of the list of questions to each Commissioner prior to the next meeting. Zoning Commissioner VanTassell was not present to provide a report regarding zoning. Update on Grant Mr. Chave said he not yet received a grant contract from the State, but he would contact them to find out when to expect the document. Section 106 Review, Firdale Cell Tower Commissioner VanTassell was not present to provide a report regarding the Firdale Cell Tower Section 106 Report Information Editorial Commissioner Kindness referred to the draft editorial that was written by Chair Hall. The Commission discussed whether or not the article would have to be shortened before the local newspapers would publish it. They asked Commissioner Kindness to contact the local newspapers to find out the best way to publish the editorial. The Commission provided some editorial changes, but they agreed that the document was very well done. Open House/Report to Council Commissioner Kindness reviewed the outline she prepared for the Commission's presentation to the City Council and recommended that the report be more upbeat and action oriented. The Commissioners agreed that each of the presenters should coordinate with staff if they plan to provide visual images as part of their reports. They also agreed that the presentation should be postponed until the new applications for the Register were ready to present to the City Council. They asked Council Member Plunkett to schedule the presentation on a City Council agenda in late October or early November. The Commission discussed possible dates and an agenda for the open house. They agreed that the open house should be scheduled sometime after their presentation to the City Council. A specific date would be selected after the Commission's report has been scheduled on the City Council's agenda. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Properties for Streamlined Registration Process Commissioner Deiner-Karr noted that she has eight applications to go through the streamlined registration process, and one of the properties has already been placed on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places. All of the documents are ready to move forward. Mailboxes from the Old Edmonds HiLrh School Site Historic Preservation Commission Minutes August 10, 2006 Page 3 Commissioner Kindness requested a report on what actions have taken place to date to preserve the old mailboxes from the old Edmonds High School. Commissioner Deiner-Karr reported that she heard the mailboxes have been preserved, but no decision has been made regarding their future use. Commissioner Kindness agreed to follow up on this issue. Washington National Trust Membership Dues Ms. Cunningham informed the Commission that she just paid their Washington National Trust membership dues through July of 2007. Commissioner Binder noted that the Commission is also a member of the Association of Preservation Commission. Special Tax Valuation Mr. Chave advised that the Commission should be receiving a sample application packet from the Snohomish County Assessor for the Special Tax Valuation Program. This information would help the Commission know what an applicant must do in order to submit an application to the County. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CHAIR COMMENTS Acting Chair Kindness had no comments. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS None of the Commissioners provided comments during this portion of the meeting. ADJOURNMENT The Commission meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes August 10, 2006 Page 4