2020-09-10 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES OF MEETING
September 10, 2020
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Scott called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:31 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Emily Scott, Chair (left at 5:46 p.m.)
Kate Kelly, Vice Chair
Chris Deiner-Karr
David Preston
Tim Raetzloff
Larry Vogel
Steve Waite
Kristiana Johnson, Edmonds City Council
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of August 13, 2020 were accepted as presented.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES
The agenda was accepted as presented.
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There were no audience comments.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion on 2021 Historic Edmonds Calendar
STAFF PRESENT
Rob Chave, Planning Division Manager
OTHERS PRESENT
Mr. Chave recalled that Commissioner Deiner-Karr offered to spearhead the 2021 Historic Edmonds Calendar Project. The
Commissioners offered their support, noting that the materials that were prepared for the 2020 Calendar could be updated and
used for the 2021 Calendar. Mr. Chave emphasized that the calendar needs to be printed in October and ready for distribution
by Thanksgiving. Chair Scott agreed to send the materials to Mr. Chave. He agreed to finalize the calendar pages, and
Commissioner Deiner-Karr agreed to be in charge of finalizing the photographs and narrative.
MeetinE with Owners of the Edmonds Theatre
Council Member Johnson reported that Council Member Olsen has been in conversations with the Mayo Family regarding the
Edmonds Theatre. She will be meeting with them via zoom on September 14t'', and both she and Commissioner Preston will
attend. Mr. Chave advised that Mr. Lien would attend the meeting in his place, and Commissioner Deiner-Karr agreed to
forward the pictures and information she has collected on the property to Commissioner Preston, Mr. Lien and Council Member
Olsen.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
House at the Corner of 0 Avenue and Daley Street
Commissioner Preston reported that he presented application materials to the owners of property on the northwest corner of 4t'
Avenue and Daley Street. However, the property has now been sold and the house will likely be torn down within two years
and replaced with a new single-family home. Commissioner Vogel agreed to photograph the property and Commissioner
Deiner-Karr agreed to pull the records from the County Assessor's Office.
Photographing Structures Proposed for Demolition
Commissioner Waite recalled that, in the past, staff contacted him or another member of the Commission when a historic
property was proposed for demolition so that photographs of the structure could be taken for the record. Mr. Chave agreed to
touch base with the Building Department to restart the notifications.
Scarecrow Contest
Chair Scott reminded the Commission that the Scarecrow Contest will take place again this fall, and it would be great if the
Commission could enter a scarecrow in the contest.
Chair Johnson left the meeting at 5:46 p.m., and Vice Chair Kelly led the rest of the meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
Edmonds Register of Historic Places Information Packets
Mr. Chave offered staff s help and City equipment to prepare the packets, and Commissioner Deiner-Karr agreed to provide
him with a copy of the materials that are needed.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
Vice Chair Kelly didn't provide any additional comments.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Preston suggested that the Commission should publish a press release in My Edmonds News and the local
newspapers, inviting owners of historic properties to consider nominating them for the Register. Mr. Chave suggested the
Commission could work with the City's new Public Information Officer to solicit interest in historic preservation.
It was noted that the Commission By -Laws allow up to 12 Commissioners. Mr. Chave suggested they could add a few more
members, but 7 is a good number. He noted that when the number is greater than 9, the group can become unwieldy.
Council Member Johnson reported that the City Council approved the informational sign for the Salish Crossing site.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
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