2011-01-13 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES
January 13, 2011
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Vogel called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:40 p.m. in the 3rd Floor
Conference Room of City Hall, 121 — 5th Avenue North.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Larry Vogel, Chair
Sue Bauer, Vice Chair
Jennifer Anttila
Christine Deiner-Karr
John Dewhirst
Andy Eccleshall
Alan Macfarlane
Steve Waite
Michael Plunkett
READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
STAFF PRESENT
Jen Machuga, Associate Planner
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Eric Norenberg
OTHERS PRESENT
Jack Hall, Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical Society
The minutes of December 9, 2010 were approved as amended.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA
The agenda was accepted as presented.
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.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Registration Committee
The Registration Committee did not have any items to report to the Commission.
Education and Outreach Committee
Chair Vogel and Commissioner Eccleshall reported that they are working on the next edition of THE PRESERVATIONIST,
which would feature the Frances Anderson Center (Old Edmonds School). A draft copy should be available for the
Commission to review at their February meeting. The Commission agreed to schedule a date for the plaque presentation that
coincides with publication of THE PRESERVATIONIST.
Council Member Plunkett reported that the City Council accepted the calendar project as an item that could be funded with
the dollars ($7,500) they allocated to the Commission for 201 L
Preservation Planning Committee
The Preservation Planning Committee did not have any items to report during this portion of the meeting.
OTHER REPORTS
Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical Society
Commissioner Macfarlane reported that the museum exhibit is in transition at this time. He said he would provide
information about the new exhibit at the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion with Jack Hall, Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical Society, Regarding Adding Outside
Lighting to Museum
Mr. Hall advised that he is the president of the Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical Society and has been on the
Board for about 15 years. The Historical Society runs the Edmonds Museum (Carnegie Library). He said he was present to
obtain approval from the Historic Preservation Commission to install lighting to outline the Edmonds Museum. The lighting
would be set on a timer and would be attached to the building using epoxy glue. They are very interested in preserving the
building, and they are confident the epoxy would not cause damage. Once they have obtained Commission approval, the
Museum would approach the Planning Department to learn the next step in the process.
The Commission discussed whether or not a Certificate of Appropriateness would be required from the Commission before
the Historical Society could move forward with their project. They also briefly discussed other options for lighting the
building. They applauded the Historical Society for their desire to provide lighting to bring attention to the Museum during
the evening hours. However, they expressed concern about the proposal. They suggested that flood lights would be more
appropriate, would not detract from the building's appearance during the daylight hours and would not require a Certificate
of Approval from the Historic Preservation Commission. Mr. Hall agreed to pursue flood lighting instead.
Commissioner Dewhirst agreed to obtain clarification from Mr. Chave about what type of permits would be required and
then write a letter on behalf of the Commission to the Historical Society providing clear direction about the steps necessary
to obtain approval for flood lighting. Commissioner Deiner-Karr agreed to research how lighting has been done at other
historic buildings. It was noted that Commissioners Eccleshall and Waite are good resources to help the Museum pursue
lighting options. Commissioner Eccleshall announced that February 17t' is the 100t' Anniversary of when the Carnegie
Library opened. It would be great if the lights could be in place for a celebration event. Mr. Hall announced that the event
would be advertised to the public.
Elections for 2011
THE MOTION COMMISSIONER DEINER-KARR MADE AT THE DECEMBER 9, 2010 MEETING TO
NOMINATE COMMISSIONER BAUER AS THE VICE CHAIR OF THE COMMISSION WAS APPROVED
UNANIMOUSLY. COMMISSIONER BAUER WAS ELECTED VICE CHAIR BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE.
Discussion on Plaque Location Recommendations/Guidelines
The Commission discussed whether formal written plaque guidelines are necessary. They agreed they would like to provide
guidelines, but not hard and fast rules. The guidelines could be presented and explained to owners of who have properties on
the Register. They were each invited to forward their ideas for plaque guidelines to Commissioner Norenberg, who would
compile the ideas for additional Commission discussion at their February meeting.
Discussion on Articles for Edmonds Patch
Chair Vogel reported that two Commission articles (Yost Garage and Bishop Hotel) have been published in "The Edmonds
Patch," which is a new on-line community newspaper sponsored by America On Line (AOL). An additional article about the
industrial years on the Edmonds Waterfront has been written and is slated for publication. Another staff person at Edmonds
Patch has written an article about the Carnegie Library, which will be published this coming week.
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Discussion on 2011 StrateEic Plan
Commissioner Eccleshall announced that he would meet with Commissioners Dewhirst and Waite to prepare the draft plan
for Commission discussion on February 10"'. He invited the Commissioners to forward their comments to him.
Calendar Imaze Selection
Chair Vogel advised that Commissioner Norenberg is continuing his work on the calendar images and text. He reminded
them that each Commissioner was asked to provide him with a list of important dates in Edmonds history, particularly dates
after 1953. It was announced that the City Council approved a Historic Preservation Commission budget of $7,500, and
some of this money could be used to print the calendars.
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Potential Property Nominations
The Commission agreed they needed to get started on this work as soon as possible.
Updates to Historic Inventory
The Commission discussed their potential involvement in the consultant selection process. It was agreed that the selection
would be made by the Planning Division Manager, with input from the Commission. Commissioner Eccleshall agreed to
contact Mr. Chave for an update on the status of the process.
Commissioner Eccleshall reported that he is still working to provide correct historic dates for the Beason Building. He also
reported that he was contacted by Joan Longstaff who pointed out that her structure is listed in the BOLA Report as the
Powers House. The Powers family only lived in the home for a few years. She suggested the appropriate name for the
structure would be the Rhinerson house (blacksmith). It was noted that because the structure has not been listed on the
Edmonds Register of Historic Places, the Commission does not have the authority to designate an official name for the
property.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Vogel did not provide any comments during this portion of the meeting.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Eccleshall encouraged the Commissioners to visit the new exhibit at the museum, the diaries of pioneer
woman Martha Reynolds entitled "Nothing but Stumps and Mud." She arrived in Edmonds in about 1923. The exhibit
includes many interesting photographs.
ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
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