2013-06-13 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES OF MEETING
June 13, 2013
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Vogel called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission Meeting to order at 5:38 p.m. in the 3`d
Floor Conference Room of City Hall, 121 — 5th Avenue North. He read the Commission's mission statement.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Larry Vogel, Chair
Steve Waite, Vice Chair
Christine Deiner-Karr
Andy Eccleshall
Tim Raetzloff
Gerry Tays
Sandra Allbery
Kristiana Johnson, City Council Member
Lora Petso, City Council Member
STAFF PRESENT
Rob Chave, Development Services Director
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Emily Scott
Chair Vogel welcomed Sandra Allbery, who was recently appointed as the Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical
Society's representative on the Historic Preservation Commission. He advised that he has agreed to represent the Historic
Preservation Commission on the Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical Society's Board. Mr. Chave agreed to review
the Commission's Bylaws to determine if the Historical Society representative is a voting member of the Commission.
READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMISSIONER TAYS MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MAY 9, 2013 AS SUBMITTED.
COMMISSIONER DEINER-KARR SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES
The agenda was accepted as presented.
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There was no one in the audience.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Registration Committee
Commissioner Tays reported that he recently met with Mr. and Mrs. Paul, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Loos, the current owners
of the Bartlett House (729 Main Street). Mr. Paul shared a draft report on the home, which he is preparing on behalf of the
Edmonds Museum. Commissioner Tays summarized that he would continue to work on the documentation process
necessary to determine if and how the home would fit the criteria for inclusion on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places.
The Commissioner briefly discussed the home's historic features, as well as the alterations that have been made.
Commissioner Raetzloff reported that he has not made any progress on the nomination for the North Sound Church, and
representatives have not returned his calls. He agreed to make personal visits in an attempt to move the application forward.
Commissioners Raetzloff and Deiner-Karr announced that they supplied nomination forms to the owners of the historic
properties at 633 Alder Street and 635 Main Street. Commissioner Deiner-Karr said they have also talked to other owners of
historic properties regarding potential nomination. At the request of the Commission, they agreed to pursue the historic
property at the corner of 7th Avenue and Daley Street and perhaps contact the owners. They indicated they would continue to
pursue historic properties on Sunset Avenue, as well. The Commissioners discussed that all properties more than 50 years
old are potential candidates for the Register.
Vice Chair Waite said he obtained some information from the Edmonds Museum regarding the Yost Park Dam and
Reservoir, but there are numerous inconsistencies. He said he has also contacted the City's Public Works and Parks
Departments, but found that neither has maps of the previous facility. He noted that information from the Museum makes
reference to a purchase of the property, and he plans to contact the City Clerk for more information about that transaction.
He concluded that the site is worth pursuing because of its significance in the engineering history of the City.
Education and Outreach Committee
Chair Vogel reported that he provided a PowerPoint presentation at the Edmonds Museum Guild's Tea, and he has received
numerous compliments. He said the Alderwood Terrace Rotary Club has invited him to make a similar presentation. He
hopes the presentation can be shown to various groups throughout the community. It was noted that the presentation could
also be posted on the Commission's page of the City's website.
Chair Vogel said he has, once again, been invited to participate in the Cemetery Board's "Walk Back in Time" event by
portraying the role of Mayor Brady.
Mr. Chave reminded the Commission that the deadline for presenting a final version of the 2014 calendar to the Washington
State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation is June 15th. He noted that the draft of the calendar was provided
earlier and no comments were received. The Commission agreed that Mr. Chave should submit the most current draft to
meet the deadline. It was noted that changes could still be made before the calendar is printed. Mr. Chave agreed to work
with Commissioner Eccleshall to solicit quotes for printing the calendar, which must be done by the end of August.
Preservation Planning Committee
The Preservation Planning Committee did not have any items to report.
Funding Committee
The Funding Committee did not have any items to report.
OTHER REPORTS
Revitalize Washington Conference Report
Commissioner Deiner-Karr and Council Member Johnson provided a report on their attendance at the Revitalize Washington
Conference, which was sponsored by the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Council
Member Johnson said she specifically learned that when you tell the story of Edmonds history, it is important to not just talk
about buildings. They should also talk about people and take pictures of people in or near the buildings. She said it was also
suggested that cities could sponsor tours of specific historic sites in Edmonds that focus on individual properties and provide
more personal information about the sites and their previous owners.
Council Member Johnson said she also learned that there is value in protecting the entire downtown rather than just the
individual components? The Commission recalled their earlier discussions about a historic overlay or historic district for the
downtown. Commissioner Deiner-Karr said it was suggested that the best approach for implementing this concept is to
contact the property owners first to explain the benefits. Council Member Johnson said that since the conference, she has
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researched the concept of using Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) as a mechanism for historic preservation. She
suggested the City could consider applying the TDR concept to preserve the downtown area.
Commissioner Deiner-Karr said she recommended that the State consider having the next conference in Edmonds.
Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical Society Report
Chair Vogel reported on his attendance at the recent Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical Society Board Meeting.
He specifically noted that museum visits are up significantly over 2012. Commissioner Allbery noted that the lower portion
of the Museum was recently renovated, and new exhibits are in place. They are hoping to eventually make the lower level
the main entrance to the Museum and provide more landscaping, etc. She said they are also trying to publicize the Summer
Market, which will start soon.
Vice Chair Waite requested an update on the historical society's proposal to put additional lighting on the Museum.
Commissioner Allbery said the Historical Society is no longer proposing to attach lighting to the Museum structure.
However, they will propose some type of lighting for the sign. She noted that the bell will be moved to the Edmonds High
School, where it will be stored until a correct location is found. She also shared some of the Historical Society's ideas for
renovating the upper portion of the Museum.
NEW BUSINESS
September Historic Preservation Event
The Commission discussed a potential date and location for a September event/open house. The public would be invited to
attend, and specific invitations would be sent to owners of historic properties listed on both the Register and on the survey.
Commissioner Deiner Karr said she would like to provide pictures and details for each property on the Register. A video of
Chair Vogel's PowerPoint presentation could also be displayed continually throughout the open house. The Commission
agreed to schedule the event for September 20 or 28"' in the Plaza Room at the Edmonds Library Building. Commissioner
Deiner-Karr agreed to pursue the necessary arrangements and report back to the Commission.
No unfinished business was scheduled on the agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
Status of Possible Properties for Historic Register
This issue was discussed earlier as part of the Registration Committee's report.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Vogel welcomed Commissioner Allbery to the Commission. He reiterated how pleasing it is to see the Registration
Committee pursuing numerous candidates for the Register. He encouraged the Commissioners to review their schedules and
be prepared to discuss the availability of a quorum for the upcoming summer meetings.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Vice Chair Waite said he heard good reports by Chair Vogel's presentation at the Edmonds Museum Guild's Tea. He
thanked him for representing the Commission well.
Commissioner Deiner-Karr reported that the Commission's table at the Edmonds Business Expo was successful.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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