2017-01-12 Historic Preservation Commission Packet�1 o� NJI Agenda
Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission
FOURTNER ROOM
121 5TH AVE N, CITY HALL - 3RD FLOOR, EDMONDS, WA 98020
JANUARY 12, 2017, 5:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of draft minutes of November 10, 2016
III. AGENDA ADDITIONS / CHANGES
IV. REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Election of Officers for 2017
2. Discussion on HPC Commission Roles and Responsibilities
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Continued discussion of "Gerdon House" at 209 Caspers Street for inclusion on Edmonds
Historic Register
VII. ACTION ITEMS
VIII. COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
X. ADJOURNMENT
Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission Agenda
January 12, 2017
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Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/12/2017
Approval of draft minutes of November 10, 2016
Staff Lead: N/A
Department: Development Services
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Background/History
n/a
Staff Recommendation
Review and approve the draft minutes
Narrative
Draft minutes are attached
Attachments:
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CITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES OF MEETING
November 10, 2016
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Scott called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:30 p.m. in the 3rd Floor
Conference Room of City Hall, 121 — 5d' Avenue North.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Emily Scott, Chair
Larry Vogel, Vice Chair
Sandra Allbery
Chris Definer -Karr
Eric Livingston
Tim Raetzloff
Dave Teitzel, City Council Member
Steve Waite
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
STAFF PRESENT
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Diane Cunningham, Administrative Assistant
VICE CHAIR VOGEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2016. COMMISSIONER
RAETZLOFF SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES
The Commissioners agreed to have their regular meeting in December. It was noted that the Commission would elect a new
Chair and Vice Chair at their December meeting. At their December meeting, they also agreed to do a complete assessment
of the Historic Preservation Commission (i.e. its policies, how it fits, what it cannot and cannot do, expanding its scope,
developing relationships with other historic preservation entities, etc.)
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There was no one in the audience.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
Civic Park
Council Member Teitzel reported that the updated Hybrid Master Plan for Civic Park was presented to the Planning Board on
November 9th. The Commission should be aware that the Boys and Girls Club feels that their current structure is too small,
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and they would like more space. This could be accomplished by building a structure around the existing building on the east
and norths sides and remodeling the existing building so that both spaces could be used. However, the current building is in
poor condition, and it may not be cost effective to renovate it. Another option would be to demolish the existing building and
build a new structure where the tennis courts are currently located. He recalled that because the building was extensively
remodeled in the late 1980's, the Commission previously determined that the building was not eligible for the Register. The
Commission discussed that the building has a clear connection to Edmonds' history, and it could potentially be reinstated to
its historic condition. Commissioners were encouraged to share their thoughts about the building at the public hearing before
the City Council on November 15`h. Written comments would also be accepted and considered. It was noted that the City of
Lyndon received federal funds to restore a building to its historic condition.
Historical Signs
Council Member Teitzel shared an example of the sign that would be placed in Yost Park to identify the old growth cedar
trees. He also shared an example of the sign that would be placed at the south end of Sunset Avenue, which includes a
historic photograph of the line of mills that were previously located along the waterfront in about 1900. He indicated that he
is putting together a budget request for funding from the City Council's discretionary fund. It was suggested that the
Commission should be recognized on the signs to raise public awareness. Chair Scott asked if there has been any discussion
about placing additional historical signage at the potential Sunset Avenue emergency access ramp that is currently being
considered. Council Member Teitzel answered no, but agreed that is a possibility.
Discussion of "Gerdon House" (209 Caspers Street) for Inclusion on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places
Commissioner Livingston shared his research related to the home that was built in 1922. While he cannot find
documentation to confirm that structure was a "kit" home, he has located similar floorplans in historic catalogues. He noted
that the particular style was very popular on the East Coast but not so much on the West Coast. He provided additional
details about "kit" homes, noting that only about 100,000 of them were built. The Commission agreed to evaluate the home
for possible inclusion on the Register at their January 12`' meeting. They asked Commissioners Waite and Vogel to
accompany Council Teitzel on a visit to the home to take photograph and document its historic elements. They also asked
Mr. Chave to provide additional information about the home's eligibility for tax benefits.
Finalize 2017 Historic Calendar
Chair Scott indicated she would continue to work with Mr. Chave to get the calendar printed and ready for distribution. She
agreed to notify the Commission when they are available.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Scott reviewed the agendas for upcoming meetings. She also agreed to contact the owner of the Cooper House with a
request to have the sign returned since the property is no longer listed on the Register.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Ms. Cunningham noted that the vacant positions on the Commission have been advertised on numerous occasions, but no
applications have been received to date. The Commission agreed to go through its exercise of revamping the Commission
before advertising the positions again.
Commissioner Allbery reported that the Museum's new exhibit opens on November 19th. The Museum has been very busy
with the arts dock, and announcing the winners of the Scarecrow Festival. She also provided a brief update on the proposed
repairs and advised that the Museum is working to renegotiate its lease agreement with the City.
Commissioner Raetzloff said he was recently notified that Sno-Isle Library is building a new location near 128th Street and
Interstate 5. They requested historical information on the location, which was previously a stop on the Interurban called
Marilyn Ring Siting or M&R. Their intent is to incorporate history into the building's design.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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5.1
Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/12/2017
Election of Officers for 2017
Staff Lead: n/a
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Background/History
The first meeting of each year the commission elects officers for the year.
Staff Recommendation
Elect officers for 2017
Narrative
n/a
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Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/12/2017
Discussion on HPC Commission Roles and Responsibilities
Staff Lead: n/a
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
Discussion on HPC Commission Roles and Responsibilities
Attachments:
ECC Chapter 10.90
Ordinance 3392
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Edmonds Chapter 10.90 EDMONDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page 1 of 4
Chapter 10.90
EDMONDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Sections:
10.90.010
Creation and size.
10.90.020
Composition of the commission.
10.90.030
Terms.
10.90.040
Powers and duties.
10.90.050
Rules and officers.
10.90.060
Commission staff.
10.90.010 Creation and size.
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There is hereby established an Edmonds historic preservation commission, consisting of 12 voting
members, as provided in ECC 10.90.020. Members of the Edmonds historic preservation commission
shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council. All appointments shall be residents
of Edmonds, except as expressly provided in ECC 10.90.020(B). [Ord. 3870 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3669 § 1,
2007; Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002].
10.90.020 Composition of the commission.
A. All members of the commission must have a demonstrated interest or competence in historic
preservation and possess qualities of impartiality and broad judgment.
B. The commission shall consist of 12 voting members and one nonvoting, ex officio position to be
filled by Edmonds city council members. The commission shall include at least two professionals who
have experience in identifying, evaluating, and protecting historic resources and are selected from
among the disciplines of history, architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, planning,
cultural anthropology, archaeology, cultural geography, American studies, law, and/or real estate. Six
positions shall be filled by citizens of Edmonds with demonstrated interest in historic preservation.
One position shall be filled as recommended by the Edmonds South Snohomish County Historical
Society. A commission action that would otherwise be valid shall not be rendered invalid by the
temporary vacancy of one or all of the professional positions, unless the commission action is related
to meeting certified local government (CLG) responsibilities cited in the certification agreement
between the mayor and the historic preservation officer. Furthermore, in special circumstances,
exceptions to the residence requirement of commission members may be granted by the mayor and
the city council in order to obtain representatives from those disciplines. [Ord. 3870 § 2, 2012; Ord.
3813 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3669 § 2, 2007; Ord. 3526 § 1, 2004; Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002].
10.90.030 Terms.
The original appointment of members to the commission shall be as follows: three for two years, two
Edmonds City Code and Community Development Code are current through Ordinance 4056, passed December 6, 2(
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for three years, and two for four years. Thereafter, appointments shall be made for a three-year term.
Vacancies shall be filled by the mayor for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original
appointment. [Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002].
10.90.040 Powers and duties.
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The major responsibility of the historic preservation commission is to identify and actively encourage
the conservation of the city's historic resources by initiating and maintaining a register of historic
places and reviewing proposed changes to register properties; to raise community awareness of the
city's history and historic resources; and to serve as the city's primary resource in matters of historic
planning and preservation.
In carrying out these responsibilities, the historic preservation commission shall engage in the
following:
A. Conduct and maintain a comprehensive inventory of historic resources within the boundaries of the
city and known as the Edmonds historic inventory; publicize and periodically update inventory results.
Properties listed on the inventory shall be recorded on official zoning records with a "HI" (for historic
inventory designation). This designation shall not change or modify the underlying zone classification.
B. Initiate and maintain the Edmonds register of historic places. This official register shall be compiled
of buildings, structures, sites, objects and districts identified by the commission as having historic
significance worthy of recognition and protection by the city and encouragement of efforts by owners
to maintain, rehabilitate and preserve properties.
C. Review nominations to the Edmonds register of historic places according to criteria in ECDC
20.45.010 and adopt standards in its rules to be used to guide this review and the issuance of a
certificate of appropriateness or waiver.
D. Review proposals to construct, change, alter, modify, remodel, move, demolish or significantly
affect properties or districts on the register as provided in Chapter 20.45 ECDC and adopt standards
in its rules to be used to guide this review and the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness or
waiver.
E. Provide for the review either by the commission or its staff of all applications for approvals,
permits, environmental assessments or impact statements, and other similar documents pertaining to
identified historic resources or adjacent properties.
F. Conduct all commission meetings in compliance with Chapter 42.30 RCW, Open Public Meetings
Act, to provide for adequate public participation and adopt standards in its rules to guide this action.
G. Participate in, promote and conduct public information, educational and interpretive programs
pertaining to historic and prehistoric resources.
Edmonds City Code and Community Development Code are current through Ordinance 4056, passed December 6, 2(
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H. Establish liaison support, communication and cooperation with federal, state and other local
government entities which will further historic preservation objectives, including public education,
within the city.
I. Review and comment to the city council on land use, housing and redevelopment, municipal
improvement and other types of planning and programs undertaken by any agency of the city, other
neighboring communities, Snohomish County, the state or federal governments, as they relate to
historic resources of the city.
J. Advise the city council and chief local elected official generally on matters of historic planning and
preservation.
K. Perform other related functions assigned to the commission by the city council or chief local
elected official.
L. Provide information to the public on methods of maintaining and rehabilitating historic properties
This may take the form of pamphlets, newsletters, workshops or similar activities.
M. Officially recognize excellence in the rehabilitation of historic buildings, structures, sites and
districts, and new construction in historic areas; and encourage appropriate measures for such
recognition.
N. Be informed about and provide information to the public and city departments on incentives for
preservation of historic resources including legislation, regulations and codes which encourage the
use of adaptive reuse of historic properties.
O. Review nominations to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
P. Investigate and report to the city council on the use of various federal, state, local or private
funding sources available to promote historic resource preservation in the city.
Q. Serve as the local review board for special valuation and:
1. Make determinations concerning the eligibility of historic properties for special valuation;
2. Verify that the improvements are consistent with the Washington State Advisory Council's
standards for rehabilitation and maintenance;
3. Enter into agreements with property owners for the duration of the special valuation period as
required under WAC 254-20-070(2);
4. Approve or deny applications for special valuation;
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5. Monitor the property for continued compliance with the agreement and statutory eligibility
requirements during the 10-year special valuation period; and
6. Adopt bylaws and/or administrative rules and comply with all other local review board
responsibilities identified in Chapter 84.26 RCW.
R. The commission shall adopt rules of procedure to address subsections (C), (D), (F), (0) and (Q) of
this section. [Ord. 3951 § 1, 2013; Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002].
10.90.050 Rules and officers.
The commission shall establish and adopt its own rules of procedure, and shall select from among its
membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be necessary to conduct the commission's
business. [Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002].
10.90.060 Commission staff.
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Commission and professional staff assistance shall be designated by the mayor with additional
assistance and information to be provided by other city departments as may be necessary to aid the
commission in carrying out its duties and responsibilities under this chapter. [Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002].
Edmonds City Code and Community Development Code are current through Ordinance 4056, passed December 6, 2(
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ORDINANCE NO.3392
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE EDMONDS
CITY CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 10.90
EDMONDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, AND
FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BE EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, after Public Hearing, the Edmonds City Council deems that it may
be in the public interest to provide for the identification, evaluation and protection of historic
resources within the City of Edmonds for future generations through special valuation, a property
tax incentive, as provided in Chapter 84.26 RCW in order to:
A. Safeguard the heritage of the City as represented by those buildings, districts,
objects, sites and structures which reflect significant elements of Edmonds history;
B. Foster civic and neighborhood pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the
past, and a sense of identity based on the City of Edmonds' history;
C. Stabilize or improve the aesthetic and economic vitality and values of such sites,
improvements and objects;
D. Assist, encourage and provide incentives to private owners for preservation,
restoration, redevelopment and use of outstanding historic buildings, districts, objects,
sites and structures;
E. Promote and facilitate the early identification and resolution of conflicts between
preservation of historic resources and alternative land uses; and,
F. Conserve valuable material and energy resources by ongoing use and maintenance
of the existing built environment, and
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WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to create a commission of citizens with
expertise in historic preservation and related disciplines as it reviews whether to adopt a Register
of Historic Places, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Edmonds City Code, Title 10 is hereby amended by the addition
of a new Chapter 10.90 Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to read as follows:
Title 10
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Chapter 10.90
EDMONDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Sections:
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Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City
Council and shall be residents of Edmonds, except as
provided in
subsection 10.90.020 (B) below.
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10.90.020 Composition of the Commission.
A. All members of the Commission must have a demonstrated interest
or competence in historic preservation and possess qualities of impartiality
and broad judgement.
B. The Commission shall always include at least two professionals
who have experience in identifying, evaluating and protecting historic
resources and are selected from among the disciplines of history,
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architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, planning, cultural
anthropology, archaeology, cultural geography, American studies, law,
and real estate. Three positions shall be filled by citizens of Edmonds
with a demonstrated interest in historic preservation. One position shall be
filled as recommended by the Edmonds South Snohomish County
Historical Society. An additional position shall be filled by an Edmonds
City Council member. This member shall be a non -voting or ex-officio
member. The Commission action that would otherwise be valid shall not
be rendered invalid by the temporary vacancy of one or all of the
professional positions, unless the Commission action is related to meeting
Certified Local Government (CLG) responsibilities cited in the
Certification Agreement between the Mayor and the State Historic
Preservation Officer. Furthermore, in special circumstances, exception to
the residency requirement of Commission members may be granted by the
Mayor and City Council in order to obtain representatives from these
disciplines.
10.90.030 Terms.
The original appointment of members to the Commission shall be as
follows: three (3) for two (2) years, two (2) for three (3) years; and two (2)
for four (4) years. Thereafter, appointments shall be made for a three (3)
year term. Vacancies shall be filled by the Mayor for the unexpired term
in the same manner as the original appointment.
10.90.040 Powers and Duties.
The major responsibility of the Historic Preservation Commission is to
identify and actively encourage the conservation of the City's historic
resources by initiating and maintaining a register of historic places and
reviewing proposed changes to register properties; to raise community
awareness of the City's history and historic resources; and to serve as the
City's primary resource in matters of history, historic planning, and
preservation.
In carrying out these responsibilities, the Historic Preservation
Commission shall engage in the following:
A. Conduct and maintain a comprehensive inventory of historic
resources within the boundaries of the City and known as the Edmonds
Historic Inventory; publicize and periodically update inventory results.
Properties listed on the inventory shall be recorded on official zoning
records with a "HI" (for historic inventory designation). This designation
shall not change or modify the .underlying zone classification.
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B. Initiate and maintain the Edmonds Register of Historic Places.
This official register shall be compiled of buildings, structures, sites,
objects and districts identified by the Commission as having historic
significance worthy of recognition and protection by the City and
encouragement of efforts by owners to maintain, rehabilitate and preserve
properties.
C. Review nominations to the Edmonds Register of Historic Places
according to criteria in . Section 20.45.010 of this ordinance and adopt
standards in its rules to be used to guide this review and the issuance of a
certificate of appropriateness or waiver.
D. Review proposals to construct, change, alter, modify, remodel,
move, demolish or significantly affect properties or districts on the register
as provided in Chapter 20.45 and adopt standards in its rules to be used to
guide this review and the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness or
waiver.
E. Provide for the review either by the Commission or its staff of all
applications for approvals, permits, environmental assessments or impact
statements, and other similar documents pertaining to identified historic
resources or adjacent properties.
F. Conduct all Commission meetings in compliance with Chapter
42.30 RCW, Open Public Meetings Act, to provide for adequate public
participation and adopt standards in its rules to guide this action.
G. Participate in, promote and conduct public information,
educational and interpretive programs pertaining to historic and prehistoric
resources.
H. Establish liaison support, communication and cooperation with
federal, state and other local government entities which will further
historic preservation objectives, including public education, within the
City.
I. Review and comment to the City Council on land use, housing and
redevelopment, municipal improvement and other types of planning and
programs undertaken by any agency of the City, other neighboring
communities, Snohomish County, the state or federal governments, as they
relate to historic resources of the City.
J. Advise the City Council and chief local elected official generally
on matters of Edmonds history and historic preservation.
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K. Perform other related functions assigned to the Commission by the
City Council or chief local elected official.
L. Provide information to the public on methods of maintaining and
rehabilitating historic properties. This may take the form of pamphlets,
newsletters, workshops or similar activities.
M. Officially recognize excellence in the rehabilitation of historic
buildings, structures, sites and districts, and new construction in historic
areas; and encourage appropriate measures for such recognition.
N. Be informed about and provide information to the public and City
departments on incentives for preservation of historic resources including
legislation, regulations and codes which encourage the use of adaptive
reuse of historic properties.
O. Review nominations to the State and National Registers of Historic
Places.
P. Investigate and report to the City Council on the use of various
federal, state, local or private funding sources available to promote historic
resource preservation in the City.
Q. Serve as the local review board for Special Valuation and: o
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properties for special valuation;
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6) Adopt bylaws and/or administrative rules and comply with
all other local review board responsibilities identified in Chapter
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R. The Commission shall adopt rules of procedure to address items C,
D, F, O and Q inclusive.
10.90.050 Rules and Officers.
The Commission shall establish and adopt its own rules of procedure, and
shall select from among its membership a chairperson and such other
officers as may be necessary to conduct the Commission's business.
10.90.060 Commission Staff.
Commission and professional staff assistance shall be designated by the
Mayor with additional assistance and information to be provided by other
City departments as may be necessary to aid the Commission in carrying
out its duties and responsibilities under this ordinance.
Section 2. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically delegated to
the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum, and shall take effect five (5) days after
passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THUS
BY
W. SCOTT SNYDER
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO. 3392
APPROVED:
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M OR, G Y HAAKENSON
02/15/2002
02/19/2002
02/24/2002
03/01/2002
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.3392
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 19th day of February, 2002, the City Council of the City of Edmonds,
passed Ordinance No. 3392. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title,
provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TITLE 10
OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 10.90
EDMONDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE
SAME SHALL BE EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 20th day of February, 2002.
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
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84.20.040 Realty not sul3ject to tax on easement or
property thereon. Real estate subject to any such easement
shall not be chargeable with any tax levied upon such
easement or the property constructed upon or occupying such
easement and shall not be sold for the nonpayment of any
such tax. [1961 c 15 § 84.20.040. Prior: 1929 c.199 § 4;
RRS § 11191.1
84.20.050 Railroads excepted. This chapter shall not
apply to railroad easements or property. [1961 c 15 §
84.20,050. Prior: 1929 c 199 § 5; RRS § 11192.1
Chapter 84.26
HISTORIC PROPERTY
Sections
84.26.010 Legislative findings.
84.26.020 Definitions.
84.26.030 Special valuation criteria.
84.26.040 Application —Fees.
84.26.050 Referral of application to local review board —Agreement —
Approval or denial.
84.26.060 Notice to assessor of approval —Certification and filing —
Notation of special valuation.
84.26.070 Valuation.
84.26.080 Duration of special valuation —Notice of disqualification.
84.26.090 Disqualification for valuation —Additional tax —Lien —
Exceptions from additional tax.
84.26.100 Payment of additional tax —Distribution.
84.26.110 Special valuation —Request for assistance from state historic
preservation officer authorized.
84.26.120 Rules.
84.26.130 Appeals from decisions on applications.
84,26.900 Severability-1985 c 449.
84.26.010 Legislative findings. The legislature finds
and declares that it is in the public interest of the people of
the state of Washington to encourage maintenance, improve-
ment, and preservation of privately owned historic landmarks
as the state approaches its Centennial year of 1989. To
achieve this purpose, this chapter provides special valuation
for improvements to historic property. [1985 c 449 § 1.]
84.26.020 Definitions. Unless the context clearly
requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply
throughout this chapter.
(1) "Historic property" means real property together
with improvements thereon, except property listed in a
register primarily for objects buried below ground, which is:
(a) Listed in a local register of historic places created by
comprehensive ordinance, certified by the secretary of the
interior as provided in P.L. 96-515; or
(b) Listed in the national register of historic places.
(2) "Cost" means the actual cost of rehabilitation, which
cost shall be at least twenty-five percent of the assessed
valuation of the historic property, exclusive of the assessed
value attributable to the land, prior to rehabilitation.
(3) "Special valuation" means the determination of the
assessed value of the historic property subtracting, for up to
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ten years, such cost as is approved by the local review
board.
(4) "State review board" means the advisory council on
historic preservation established under chapter 27.34 RCW,
or any successor agency designated by the state to act as the
state historic preservation review board under federal law.
(5) "Local review board" means a local body designated
by the local legislative authority.
(6) "Owner" means the owner of record.
(7) "Rehabilitation" is the process of returning a
property to a state of utility through repair or alteration,
which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while
preserving those portions and features of the property which
are significant to its architectural and cultural values. [1986
c 221 § 1; 1985 c 449 § 2.]
84.26.030 Special valuation criteria. Four criteria
must be met for special valuation under this chapter. The
property must:
(1) Be an historic property;
(2) Fall within a class of historic property determined
eligible for special valuation by the local legislative authori-
ty;
(3) Be rehabilitated at a cost which meets the definition
set forth in RCW 84.26.020(2) within twenty-four months
prior to the application for special valuation; and
(4) Be protected by an agreement between the owner
and the local review board as described in RCW
84.26.050(2). [1986 c 221 § 2; 1985 c 449 § 3.]
84.26.040 Application —Fees. An owner of property
desiring special valuation under this chapter shall apply to
the assessor of the county in which the property is located
upon forms prescribed by the department of revenue and
supplied by the county assessor. The application form shall
include a statement that the applicant is aware of the
potential tax liability involved when the property ceases to
be eligible for special valuation. Applications shall be made
no later than October 1 of the calendar year preceding the
first assessment year for which classification is requested.
The assessor may charge only such fees as are necessary to
process and record documents pursuant to this chapter.
[1986 c 221 § 3; 1985 c 449 § 4.]
84.26.050 Referral of application to local review
board —Agreement —Approval or denial. (1) Within ten
days after the filing of the application in the county
assessor's office, the county assessor shall refer each
application for classification to the local review board.
(2) The review board shall approve the application if the
property meets the criterion of RCW 84.26.030 and is not
altered in a way which adversely affects those elements
which qualify it as historically significant, and the owner
enters into an agreement with the review board which
requires the owner for the ten-year period of the classifica-
tion to:
(a) Monitor the property for its continued qualification
for the special valuation;
(b) Comply with rehabilitation plans and minimum
standards of maintenance as defined in the agreement;
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(c) Make the historic aspects of the property accessible
to public view one day a year, if the property is not visible
from the public right of way;
(d) Apply to the local review board for approval or
denial of any demolition or alteration; and
(e) Comply with any other provisions in the original
agreement as may be appropriate.
(3) Once an agreement between an owner and a review
board has become effective pursuant to this chapter, there
shall be no changes in standards of maintenance, public
access, alteration, or report requirements, or any other
provisions of the agreement, during the period of the
classification without the approval of all parties to the
agreement.
(4) An application for classification as an eligible
historic property shall be approved or denied by the local
review board before December 31 of the calendar year in
which the application is made.
(5) The local review board is authorized to examine the
records of applicants. [1986 c 221 § 4; 1985 c 449 § 5.]
84.26.060 Notice to assessor of approval —
Certification and filing —Notation of special valuation.
(1) The review board shall notify the county assessor and the
applicant of the approval or denial of the application.
(2) If the local review board determines that the
property qualifies as eligible historic property, the review
board shall certify the fact in writing and shall file a copy of
the certificate with the county assessor within ten days. The
certificate shall state the facts upon which the approval is
based.
(3) The assessor shall record the certificate with the
county auditor.
(4) The assessor, as to any historic property, shall value
the property under RCW 84.26.070 and, each year the
historic property is classified and so valued, shall enter on
the assessment list and tax roll that the property is being
specially valued as historic property. [1985 c 449 § 6.1
84.26.070 Valuation. (1) The county assessor shall,
for ten consecutive assessment years following the calendar
year in which application is made, place a special valuation
on property classified as eligible historic property.
(2) The entitlement of property to the special valuation
provisions of this section shall be determined as of January
1. If property becomes disqualified for the special valuation
for any reason, the property shall receive the special valua-
tion for that part of any year during which it remained
qualified or the owner was acting in the good faith belief
that the property was qualified.
(3) At the conclusion of special valuation, the cost shall
be considered as new construction. [1986 c 221 § 5; 1985
c 449 § 7.1
84.26.080 Duration of special valuation —Notice of
disqualification. (1) When property has once been classi-
fied and valued as eligible historic property, it shall remain
so classified and be granted the special valuation provided
by RCW 84.26.070 for ten years or until the property is
disqualified by:
(a) Notice by the owner to the assessor to remove the
special valuation;
(b) Sale or transfer to an ownership making it exempt
from property taxation; or
(c) Removal of the special valuation by the assessor
upon determination by the local review board that the
property no longer qualifies as historic property or that the
owner has failed to comply with the conditions established
under RCW 84.26.050.
(2) The sale or transfer to a new owner or transfer by
reason of death of a former owner to a new owner does not
disqualify the property from the special valuation provided
by RCW 84.26.070 if:
(a) The property continues to qualify as historic proper-
ty; and
(b) The new owner files a notice of compliance with the
assessor of the county in which the property is located.
Notice of compliance forms shall be prescribed by the state
department of revenue and supplied by the county assessor.
The notice shall contain a statement that the new owner is
aware of the special valuation and of the potential tax
liability involved when the property ceases to be valued as
historic property under this chapter. The signed notice of
compliance shall be attached to the real estate.excise tax
affidavit provided for in RCW 82.45.150. If the notice of
compliance is not signed by the new owner and attached to
the real estate excise tax affidavit, all additional taxes
calculated pursuant to RCW 84.26.090 shall become due and
payable by the seller or transferor at time of sale. The
county auditor shall not accept an instrument of conveyance
of specially valued historic property for filing or recording
unless the new owner has signed the notice of compliance or
the additional tax has been paid, as evidenced by the real
estate excise tax stamp affixed thereto by the treasurer.
(3) When the property ceases to qualify for the special
valuation the owner shall immediately notify the state or
local review board.
(4) Before the additional tax or penalty imposed by
RCW 84.26.090 is levied, in the case of disqualification, the
assessor shall notify the taxpayer by mail, return receipt
requested, of the disqualification. [2000 c 103 § 22; 1999 c
233 § 19; 1986 c 221 § 6; 1985 c 449 § 8.1
Effective date-1999 c 233: See note following RCW 4.28.320.
84.26.090 Disqualification for valuation —Additional
tax —Lien —Exceptions from additional tax. (1) Except as
provided in subsection (3) of this section, whenever property
classified and valued as eligible historic property under
RCW 84.26.070 becomes disqualified for the valuation, there
shall be added to the tax an additional tax equal to: year
the
(a) The cost multiplied by the levy rate in each y
property was subject to special valuation; plus
(b) Interest on the amounts of the additional tax at the
statutory rate charged on delinquent property taxes from the
dates on which the additional tax could have been paid
without penalty if the property had not been valued as
historic property under this chapter; plus
(c) A penalty equal to twelve percent of the amount
determined in (a) and (b) of this subsection.
(2) The additional tax and penalties, together with
applicable interest thereon, shall become a lien on the
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• 5.2.b
property which shall have priority to and shall be fully paid
the provision to other persons or circumstances is
and satisfied before any recognizance, mortgage, judgment,
not
affected. [1985 c 449 § 15.]
debt, obligation, or responsibility to or with which the
property may become charged or liable.
(3) The additional tax, interest, and penalty shall not be
Chapter 84.33
imposed if the disqualification resulted solely from:
TIMBER AND FOREST LANDS
(a) Sale or transfer of the property to an ownership
making it exempt from taxation;
Sections
(b) Alteration or destruction through no fault of the
84.33.010
Legislative findings.
owner; or
84.33.020
Classification of timberlands.
(c) A taking through the exercise of the power of
84.33.035
Definitions.
eminent domain. [1986 c 221 § 7; 1985 c 449 § 9.)
84.33.040
Timber on privately or federally owned land exempted from
ad valorem taxation.
84.33.041
State excise tax on harvesters of timber imposed —Credit for
84.26.100 Payment of additional tax —Distribution.
county tax —Deposit of moneys in timber tax distribu-
The additional tax penalties, and/or interest provided by
84.33.046
tion account.
Excise tax rate July 1, 1988, and thereafter.
RCW 84.26.090 shall be payable in full thirty days after the
84.33.051
County excise tax on harvesters of timber authorized —
date which the treasurer's statement therefor is rendered.
Rate —Administration and collection —Deposit of mon-
Such additional tax when collected shall be distributed by
eys in timber tax distribution account —Use.
the county treasurer in the same manner in which current
84.33.073
Definitions.
taxes applicable to the subject land are distributers. [1.985 c
84.33.074
Excise tax on harvesters of timber —Calculation of tax by
"
449 § 10.1 _
84.33.075
small harvesters —Election —Filing form.
Excise tax on harvesters of timber —Exemption for certain
84.26.110 Special valuation —Request for assistance
84.33.077
84.33.0775
nonprofit organizations, associations, or corporations.
Credit for property taxes paid on timber on public land.
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from state historic preservation officer authorized. The
84.33.078
Timber harvest tax credit.
Sale of timber on nonfederally owned land
gV, :
local legislative authority and the local review board may
public —Notice
of sale or prospectus to indicate tax treatment.
request the assistance of the state historic preservation officer
84.33.081
Distributions from timber tax distribution account—
Dis
in conducting special valuation activities. [1985 c 449 § 11.]
84.33.086
Payment7of tax utions from county timber tax account.
84.26.120
84.33.091
Tables of stumpage values —Revised tables —Legislative
Rules. The state review board shall adopt
rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
84.33.096
ppreview—Appeal.
Application of excise taxes' administrative provisions and
p
The rules shall include rehabilitation and maintenance
84.33.100
definitions.
Forest land valuation —Definitions.
standards for historic properties to be used as minimum re-
84.33.110
Forest land valuation —Grading forest land —Classes.
quirements by local review boards to ensure that the historic
84.33.112
Forest land valuation —Grading forest land —Completion
property is safe and habitable, including but not limited to:
date —Hearings.
(1) Elimination of visual blight due to past neglect.of
84.33.113
Forest land valuation —Grading forest land —Review of
maintenance and repair to the exterior of the building,
84.33.114
grades.
Forest land valuation --Grading forest land --Certification of
including replacement of broken or missing doors and
grades to department of revenue by department of natu-
natu-
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windows, repair of deteriorated architectural features, and
ral resources.
painting of exterior surfaces;
84.33.115
Forest land valuation —Grading forest land —Certification of
1
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(2) Correction of structural defects and hazards;
grades to county assessors —Placement of forest land
within land grades.
(3) Protection from weather damage due to defective
84.33.11.6
Forest land valuation —Grading forest land —Notice to own -
roofing, flashings, glazing, caulking, or lack of heat; and
ers of grades —Petition for correction of grade —Appeal.
(4) Elimination of any condition on the premises which
84.33.118
Forest land valuation —Grading forest land —Notice to own-
could cause or augment fire or explosion. [1985 c 449 §
ers of value established —Petitions for correction of
value.
12.)
84.33.120
Forest land valuation —Assessor to list forest land at grade
and class values —Computation of assessed value —
84.26.130 Appeals from decisions on applications.
Adjustment of values---Certification—Use—Notice of
Any decision by a local review board on an application for
continuance —Appeals —Removal of classification —
Compensating tax.
classification as historic property eligible for special valua-
84.33.130
Forest land valuation —Application by owner that land be
tion may be appealed to superior court under RCW
designated and valued as forest land —Hearing —Rules —
34.05.510 through 34.05.598 in addition to any other remedy
Approval, denial of application —Appeal.
at law. Any decision on the disqualification of historic
84.33.140
Forest land valuation —Notation of forest land designation
property eligible for special valuation, or any other dispute,
upon assessment and tax rolls —Notice of continuance —
Removal of designation —Compensating tax.
may be appealed to the county board of equalization. [1989
84.33.145
Compensating tax —Deferral upon application for classifica-
c 175 § 178; 1985 c 449 § 13.]
lion under RCW 84.34.020—Computation of tax —
f
Effective date-1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
84.33.170
Exemption.
Application of chapter to Christmas trees.
84.33.175 Application of tax —Sale of land to governmental agency
84.26.900 Severability-1985 c 449. If any provision
with reservation of rights to timber —Conveyance by
of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is
held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of
of trees.
84.33.200 Legislative rreviewentlagency of timber tax system —Information and
data to be furnished.
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ing fc _ _.. addition
to other conditions required by law. [1979 c 151 § 77; 1969
ex.s. c 60 § 7.]
42.26.080 Violation of petty cash account require-
ments. If a post audit by the state auditor discloses the
amount of the petty cash account of any agency under this
chapter to be excessive or the use of the account to be in
violation of requirements governing its operation, the director
of financial management may require the return of the
account or of the excessive amount to the state treasury for
credit to the fund from which the advance was made. [1979
c 151 § 78; 1969 ex.s. c 60 § 8.]
42.26.090 Regulations for petty cash and accounts.
The director of financial management shall adopt such
regulations as may be necessary or desirable to implement
the provisions of this chapter. Such regulation shall include
but not be limited to, (1) defining limitations on the use of
petty cash, and (2) providing accounting and reporting
procedures for operation of the petty cash account. [1979 c
151 § 79; 1969 ex.s. c 60 § 9.]
42.26.900 Effective date-1969 ex.s. c 60. This
chapter shall take effect July 1, 1969. [1969 ex.s. c 60 §
12.]
Chapter 42.30
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
Sections
42.30.010 Legislative declaration.
42-30.020 Definitions.
42.30.030 Meetings declared open and public.
42.30.040 Conditions to attendance not to be required.
42.30.050 Interruptions —Procedure.
42-30.060 Ordinances, rules, resolutions, regulations, etc., adopted at
public meetings —Notice —Secret voting prohibited.
42-30.070 Times and places for meetings —Emergencies —Exception.
42.30.075 Schedule of regular meetings —Publication in state register —
Notice of change —"Regular" meetings defined.
42.30.080 Special meetings.
42.30.090 Adjournments.
42.30.1.00 Continuances.
42.30.110 Executive sessions.
42.30.120 Violations —Personal liability —Penalty —Attorney fees and
costs.
42-30.130 Violations —Mandamus or injunction.
42.30.140 Chapter controlling —Application.
42.30.200 Governing body of recognized student association at college
or university —Chapter applicability to.
42.30.900 Short title.
42,30.910 Construction—]971 ex.s. c 250.
42.30.920 Severability-1971 ex.s. c 250.
Drug reimbursement policy recommendations: RCW 43.20A.365.
:: 42.30.010 Legislative declaration. The legislature
finds and declares that all public commissions, boards,
councils, committees, subcommittees, departments, divisions,
(2000 Ed.)
offices, and all other public agencies of this state and
subdivisions thereof exist to aid in the conduct of the
people's business. It is the intent of this chapter that their
actions be taken openly and that their deliberations be
conducted openly.
The people of this state do not yield their sovereignty to
the agencies which serve them. The people, in delegating
authority, do not give their public servants the right to decide
what is good for the people to know and what is not good
for them to know. The people insist on remaining informed
so that they may retain control over the instruments they
have created. [1971 ex.s. c 250 § 1.]
Reviser's note: Throughout this chapter, the phrases "this act' and
"this 1971 amendatory act" have been changed to "this chapter." "This act'
[1971 ex.s. c 250] consists of this chapter, the amendment to RCW
34.04.025, and the repeal of RCW 42.32.010 and 42.32.020.
42.30.020 Definitions. As used in this chapter unless
the context indicates otherwise:
(1) "Public agency" means:
(a) Any state board, commission, committee, depart-
ment, educational institution, or other state agency which is
created by or pursuant to statute, other than courts and the
legislature;
(b) Any county, city, school district, special purpose
district, or other municipal corporation or political subdivi-
sion of the state of Washington;
(c) Any subagency of a public agency which is created
by or pursuant to statute, ordinance, or other legislative act,
including but not limited to planning commissions, library or
park boards, commissions, and agencies;
(d) Any policy group whose membership includes
representatives of publicly owned utilities formed by or
pursuant to the laws of this state when meeting together as
or on behalf of participants who have contracted for the
output of generating plants being planned or built by an
operating agency.
(2) "Governing body" means the multimember board,
commission, committee, council, or other policy or rule -
making body of a public agency, or any committee thereof
when the committee acts on behalf of the governing body,
conducts hearings, or takes testimony or public comment.
(3) "Action" means the transaction of the official
business of a public agency by a governing body including
but not limited to receipt of public testimony, deliberations,
discussions, considerations, reviews, evaluations, and final
actions. "Final action" means a collective positive or
negative decision, or an actual vote by a majority of the
members of a governing body when sitting as a body or
entity, upon a motion, proposal, resolution, order, or ordi-
nance.
(4) "Meeting" means meetings at which action is taken.
11985 c 366 § 1; 1983 c 155 § 1; 1982 1st ex.s. c 43 § 10;
1971 ex.s. c 250 § 2.1
Severability—Savings-1982 1st ex.s. a 43: See notes following
RCW 43.52.374.
42.30.030 Meetings declared open and public. All
meetings of the governing body of a public agency shall be
open and public and all persons shall be permitted to attend
any meeting of the governing body of a public agency,
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except as otherwise provided in this chapter. [1971 ex.s. c
250 § 3.]
42.30.040 Conditions to attendance not to be
required. A member of the public shall not be required, as
a condition to attendance at a meeting of a governing body,
to register his name and other information, to complete a
questionnaire, or otherwise to fulfill any condition precedent
to his attendance. [1971 ex.s. c 250 § 4.]
42.30.050 Interruptions —Procedure. In the event
that any meeting is interrupted by a group or groups of
persons so as to render the orderly conduct of such meeting
unfeasible and order cannot be restored by the removal of
individuals who are interrupting the meeting, the members
of the governing body conducting the meeting may order the
meeting room cleared and continue in session or may
adjourn the meeting and reconvene at another location
selected by majority vote of the members. In such a session,
final disposition may be taken only on matters appearing on
the agenda. Representatives of the press or other news
media, except those participating in the disturbance, shall be
allowed to attend any session held pursuant to this section.
Nothing in this section shall prohibit the governing body
from establishing a procedure for readmitting an individual
or individuals not responsible for disturbing the orderly
conduct of the meeting. [1971 ex.s. c 250 § 5.]
42.30.060 Ordinances, rules, resolutions, regula-
tions, etc., adopted at public meetings —Notice —Secret
voting prohibited. (1) No governing body of a public
agency shall adopt any ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation,
order, or directive, except in a meeting open to the public
and then only at a meeting, the date of which is fixed by law
or rule, or at a meeting of which notice has been given
according to the provisions of this chapter. Any action taken
at meetings failing to comply with the provisions of this
subsection shall be null and void.
(2) No governing body of a public agency at any
meeting required to be open to the public shall vote by
secret ballot. Any vote taken in violation of this subsection
shall be null and void, and shall be considered an "action"
under this chapter. [1989 c 42 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 250 § 6.]
42.30.070 Times and places for meetings —
Emergencies —Exception. The governing body of a public
agency shall provide the time for holding regular meetings
by ordinance, resolution, bylaws, or by whatever other rule
is required for the conduct of business by that body. Unless
otherwise provided for in the act under which the public
agency was formed, meetings of the governing body need
not be held within the boundaries of the territory over which
the public agency exercises jurisdiction. If at any time any
regular meeting falls on a holiday, such regular meeting shall
be held on the next business day. If, by reason of fire,
flood, earthquake, or other emergency, there is a need for
expedited action by a governing body to meet the emergen-
cy, the presiding officer of the governing body may provide
for a meeting site other than the regular meeting site and the
notice requirements of this chapter shall be suspended during
such emergency. It shall not be a violation of the require-
ments of this chapter for a majority of the members of a
governing body to travel together or gather for purposes
other than a regular meeting or a special meeting as these
terms are used in this chapter: PROVIDED, That they take
no action as defined in this chapter. [1983 c 155 § 2; 1973
c 66 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 250 § 7.]
42.30.075 Schedule of regular meetings —
Publication in state register —Notice of change —
"Regular" meetings defined. State agencies which hold
regular meetings shall file with the code reviser a schedule
of the time and place of such meetings on or before January
of each year for publication in the Washington state register.
Notice of any change from such meeting schedule shall be
published in the state register for distribution at least twenty
days prior to the rescheduled meeting date.
For the purposes of this section "regular" meetings shall
mean recurring meetings held in accordance with a periodic
schedule declared by statute or rule. [1977 ex.s. c 240 §
12.]
Effective dat"everability-1977 ex.s. c 240: See RCW 34.08.905
and 34.08.910.
Public meeting notices in state register: RCW 34.08.020.
42.30.080 Special meetings. A special meeting may
be called at any time by the presiding officer of the govern-
ing body of a public agency or by a majority of the members
of the governing body by delivering personally or by mail
written notice to each member of the governing body; and to
each local newspaper of general circulation and to each local
radio or television station which has on file with the govern-
ing body a written request to be notified of such special
meeting or of all special meetings. Such notice must be
delivered personally or by mail at least twenty-four hours
before the time of such meeting as specified in the notice.
The call and notice shall specify the time and place of the
special meeting and the business to be transacted. Final
disposition shall not be taken on any other matter at such
meetings by the governing body. Such written notice may
be dispensed with as to any member who at or prior to the
time the meeting convenes files with the clerk or secretary
of the governing body a written waiver of notice. Such
waiver may be given by telegram. Such written notice may
also be dispensed with as to any member who is actually
present at the meeting at the time it convenes. The notices
provided in this section may be dispensed with in the event
a special meeting is called to deal with an emergency
involving injury or damage to persons or property or the
likelihood of such injury or damage, when time requirements
of such notice would make notice impractical and increase
the likelihood of such injury or damage. [1971 ex.s. c 250
§ 8.1
42.30.090 Adjournments. The governing body of a
public agency may adjourn any regular, adjourned regular,
special or adjourned special meeting to a time and place
specified in the order of adjournment. Less than a quorum
may so adjourn from time to time. If all members are
absent from any regular or adjourned regular meeting the
clerk or secretary of the governing body may declare the
meeting adjourned to a stated time and place. He shall
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cause a written notice of the adjournment to be given in the
same manner as provided in RCW 42.30.080 for special
meetings, unless such notice is waived as provided for
special meetings. Whenever any meeting is adjourned a
copy of the order or notice of adjournment shall be conspic-
uously posted immediately after the time of the adjournment
on or near the door of the place where the regular, adjourned
regular, special or adjourned special meeting was held.
When a regular or adjourned regular meeting is adjourned as
provided in this section, the resulting adjourned regular
meeting is a regular meeting for all purposes. When an
order of adjournment of any meeting fails to state the hour
at which the adjourned meeting is to be held, it shall be held
at the hour specified for regular meetings by ordinance,
resolution, bylaw, or other rule. [1971 ex.s. c 250 § 9.]
42.30.100 Continuances. Any hearing being held,
noticed, or ordered to be held by a governing body at any
meeting may by order or notice of continuance be continued
or recontinued to any subsequent meeting of the governing
body in the same manner and to the same extent set forth in
RCW 42.30.090 for the adjournment of meetings. [1971
ex.s. c 250 § 10.1
42.30.110 Executive sessions. (1) Nothing contained
in this chapter may be construed to prevent a governing
body from holding an executive session during a regular or
special meeting:
(a) To consider matters affecting national security;
(b) To consider the selection of a site or the acquisition
of real estate by lease or purchase when public knowledge
regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of
increased price;
(c) To consider the minimum price at which real estate
will be offered for sale or lease when public knowledge
regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of
decreased price. However, final action selling or leasing
public property shall be taken in a meeting open to the
public;
(d) To review negotiations on the performance of
publicly bid contracts when public knowledge regarding such
consideration would cause a likelihood of increased costs;
(e) To consider, in the case of an export trading
company, financial and commercial information supplied by
private persons to the export trading company;
(f) To receive and evaluate complaints or charges
brought against a public officer or employee. However,
upon the request of such officer or employee, a public
hearing or a meeting open to the public shall be conducted
upon such complaint or charge;
(g) To evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for
public employment or to review the performance of a public
employee. However, subject to RCW 42.30.140(4), discus-
sion by a governing body of salaries, wages, and other
conditions of employment to be generally applied within the
agency shall occur in a meeting open to the public, and
when a governing body elects to take final action hiring,
setting the salary of an individual employee or class of
employees, or discharging or disciplining an employee, that
action shall be taken in a meeting open to the public;
(h) To evaluate the qualifications of a candidate for
appointment to elective office. However, any interview of
such candidate and final action appointing a candidate to
elective office shall be in a meeting open to the public;
(i) To discuss with legal counsel representing the agency
matters relating to agency enforcement actions, or to discuss
with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or
potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body,
or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to
become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the
discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial
consequence to the agency;
0) To consider, in the case of the state library commis-
sion or its advisory bodies, western library network prices,
products, equipment, and services, -when such discussion
would be likely to adversely affect the network's ability to
conduct business in a competitive economic climate.
However, final action on these matters shall be taken in a
meeting open to the public;
(k) To consider, in the case of the state investment
board, financial and commercial information when the
information relates to the investment of public trust or
retirement funds and when public knowledge regarding the
discussion would result in loss to such funds or in private
loss to the providers of this information.
(2) Before convening in executive session, the presiding
officer of a governing body shall publicly announce the
purpose for excluding the public from the meeting place, and
the time when the executive session will be concluded. The
executive session may be extended to a stated later time by
announcement of the presiding officer. [1989 c 238 § 2;
1987 c 389 § 3; 1986 c 276 § 8; 1985 c 366 § 2; 1983 c 155
§ 3; 1979 c 42 § 1; 1973 c 66 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 250 § 11.)
Severability—Effective date-1987 c 389: See notes following
RCW 41.06.070.
Severability-1986 c 276: See RCW 53.31.901.
42.30.120 Violations —Personal liability —Penalty —
Attorney fees and costs. (1) Each member of the governing
body who attends a meeting of such governing body where
action is taken in violation of any provision of this chapter
applicable to him, with knowledge of the fact that the
meeting is in violation thereof, shall be subject to personal
liability in the form of a civil penalty in the amount of one
hundred dollars. The civil penalty shall be assessed by a
judge of the superior court and an action to enforce this
penalty may be brought by any person. A violation of this
chapter does not constitute a crime and assessment of the
civil penalty by a judge shall not give rise to any disability
or legal disadvantage based on conviction of a criminal
offense.
(2) Any person who prevails against a public agency in
any action in the courts for a violation of this chapter shall
be awarded all costs, including reasonable attorney fees,
incurred in connection with such legal action. Pursuant to
RCW 4.84.185, any public agency who prevails in any
action in the courts for a violation of this chapter may be
awarded reasonable expenses and attorney fees upon final
judgment and written findings by the trial judge that the
action was frivolous and advanced without reasonable cause.
[1985 c 69 § 1; 1973 c 66 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 250 § 12.]
(2000 Ed.)
[Title 42 RCW—page 61]
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42.30.130 Title 42 RCW: Public Officers and Agencies
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42.30.130 Violations —Mandamus or injunction.
Any person may commence an action either by mandamus
or injunction for the purpose of stopping violations or
preventing threatened violations of this chapter by members
of a governing body. [1971 ex.s. c 250 § 13.]
42.30.140 Chapter controlling —Application. If any
provision of this chapter conflicts with the provisions of any
other statute, the provisions of this chapter shall control:
PROVIDED, That this chapter shall not apply to:
(1) The proceedings concerned with the formal issuance
of an order granting, suspending, revoking, or denying any
license; permit, or certificate to engage in any business,
occupation, or profession or to any disciplinary proceedings
involving a member of such business, occupation, or pro-
fession, or to receive a license for a sports activity or to
operate any mechanical device or motor vehicle where a
license or registration is necessary; or
(2) That portion of a meeting of a quasi-judicial body
which relates to a quasi-judicial matter between named
parties as distinguished from a matter having general effect
on the public or on a class or group; or
(3) Matters governed by chapter 34.05 RCW, the
Administrative Procedure Act; or
(4)(a) Collective bargaining sessions with employee
organizations, including contract negotiations, grievance
meetings, and discussions relating to the interpretation or
application of a labor agreement; or (b) that portion of a
meeting during which the governing body is planning or
adopting the strategy or position to be taken by the govern-
ing body during the course of any collective bargaining,
professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceed-
ings, or reviewing the proposals made in the negotiations or
proceedings while in progress. [1990 c 98 § 1; 1989 c 175
§ 94; 1973 c 66 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 250 § 14.]
Effective date-1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
Drug reimbursement policy recommendations: RCW 43.20A.365.
Mediation testimony competency: RCW 5.60.070 and 5.60.072.
42.30.200 Governing body of recognized student
association at college or university —Chapter applicability
to. The multimember student board which is the governing
body of the recognized student association at a given campus
of a public institution of higher education is hereby declared
to be subject to the provisions of the open public meetings
act as contained in this chapter, as now or hereafter amend-
ed. For the purposes of this section, "recognized student
association" shall mean any body at any of the state's
colleges and universities which selects officers through a
process approved by the student body and which represents
the interests of students. Any such body so selected shall be
recognized by and registered with the respective boards of
trustees and regents of the state's colleges and universities:
PROVIDED, That there be no more than one such associa-
tion representing undergraduate students, no more than one
such association representing graduate students, and no more
than one such association representing each group of
professional students so recognized and registered at any of
the state's colleges or universities. [1980 c 49 § 1.)
42.30.900 Short title. This chapter may be cited as
the "Open Public Meetings Act of 1971". [1971 ex.s. c 250
§ 16.]
42.30.910 Construction-1971 ex.s. c 250. The
purposes of this. chapter are hereby declared remedial and
shall be liberally construed. [1971 ex.s. c 250 § 18.]
42.30.920 Severability-1971 ex.s. c 250. If any
provision of this act, or its application to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the
application of the provision to other persons or circumstanc-
es is not affected. [1971 ex.s. c 250 § 19.]
Chapter 42.32
MEETINGS
Sections
42.32.030 Minutes.
Drug reimbursement policy recommendations: RCW 43.20A.365.
Open Public Meetings Act: Chapter 42.30 RCW.
42.32.030 Minutes. The minutes of all regular and
special meetings except executive sessions of such boards,
commissions, agencies or authorities shall be promptly
recorded and such records shall be open to public inspection.
[1953 c 216 § 3.]
Reviser's note: RCW 42.32.010 and 42.32.020 were repealed by
1971 ex.s. c 250 § 15; later enactment, see chapter 42.30 RCW.
Chapter 42.36
APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS DOCTRINE —
LIMITATIONS
Sections
42.36.010
Local land use decisions.
42.36.020
Members of local decision -making bodies.
42.36.030
Legislative action of local executive or legislative officials.
42.36.040
Public discussion by candidate for public office.
42.36.050
Campaign contributions.
42.36.060
Quasi-judicial proceedings —Ex parte communications pro-
hibited, exceptions.
42.36,070
Quasi-judicial proceedings —Prior advisory proceedings.
42.36.080
Disqualification based on doctrine —Time limitation for
raising challenge.
42.36.090
Participation of challenged member of decision -making
body.
42.36.100
Judicial restriction of doctrine not prohibited —Construction
of chapter.
42.36.110
Right to fair hearing not impaired.
42.36.900
Severability-1982 c 229.
42.36.010 Local land use decisions. Application of
the appearance of fairness doctrine to local land use deci-
sions shall be limited to the quasi-judicial actions of local
decision -making bodies as defined in this section. Quasi-
judicial actions of local decision -making bodies are those
actions of the legislative body, planning commission, hearing
examiner, zoning adjuster, board of adjustment, or boards
which determine the legal rights, duties, or privileges of
specific parties in a hearing or other contested case proceed-
ing. Quasi-judicial actions do not include the legislative
(2000 Ed.)
[Title 42 RCW—page 621
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WAC 254-20-070 Responsibilities of local review boards. (1) Following receipt of an application
for special valuation from the county assessor, the local review board shall, consistent with locally
adopted rules of procedure, determine if the property meets 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 local legislative authority under an ordinance or administrative rule; .
(c) The property has been rehabilitated at a cost which meets the definition set forth in RCW
84.26.020(2) within twenty-four 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.
(2) If the local review board finds that the property satisfies all four of the above requirements,
then it shall, on behalf of the local jurisdiction, enter into an agreement with the owner which, at a
minimum, includes the provisions set forth in WAC 254-20-120. Upon execution of said agreement
between the owner and the local review board, the local review board shall approve the application.
(3) If the local review board determines that the property does not meet all of the requirements for
special valuation, then it shall deny the application.
(4) An application for special valuation shall be approved or denied by the local review board
before December 31 of the calendar year in which the application is made. The local review board
shall certify its decision in writing and state the facts upon which the approval or denial is based. The
local review board shall file a copy of the certification with the county assessor within ten days of
issuing a decision.
(5) If the application is approved, the local review board shall forward a copy of the agreement,
the application, and supporting documentation as required by WAC 254-20-090(4) to the county
assessor for recording and shall notify the state review board that the property has been approved for
special valuation.
(6) Once an application for special valuation has been approved, the local review board shall
determine, according to its bylaws and rules of procedure, whether or not the property has become
disqualified, either because of the owner's failure to comply with the terms of the agreement, or
because of a loss of historic value resulting from physical changes to the building or site. In the event
that a local review board concludes that a property is no longer qualified for special valuation, it shall
notify the owner, the county assessor, and the state review board in writing and state the facts
supporting its findings.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 84.26.120. 86-21-103 (Order 86-11), § 254-20-070, filed 10/20/86.]
Adopted by Reference
Ordinance #339.;Z on 2-/9-02.
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City Clerk
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STATE OF WASHINGTON,
COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH
UMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO 3392
of the dy of Edmonds, Washington
On the 191h day of February. 200?, the Cay Council of
the City of Edmonds, passed Ordinance No. 3392 A
summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of
'r the title, provides as follows:
r AN ORDINANCE OF THE'CITY OF EDMONDS, WASH'
INGTON, AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE EDMONDS I
CITY CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER I
10.90 EDMONDS HISTORIC RESERVATION OO�MMIS
oc
SI N AN FIXI I A i tint Y' HEN T„t --
(CTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon
request. yy
DATED this 20th CITYf February, 2002-
CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
Published: February 24, 2002.
Affidavit of Publication
S.S.
The undersigned, being first duly sworn on oath deposes and says that she is
Principal Clerk of THE HERALD, a daily newspaper printed and published
in the City of Everett, County of Snohomish, and State of Washington; that
said newspaper is a newspaper of general circulation in said County and
State; that said newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper by order
of the Superior Court of Snohomish County and that the notice
City of Edmonds
Summary of Ordinance No. 3392
a printed copy of which is hereunto attached, was published in said newspaper
proper and not in supplement form, in the regular and entire edition of said
paper on the following days and times, namely:
February 24, 2002
and that said newspaper was regularly distributed to its subscribers during
all of said period.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th
day of
February 2002
RECEIVF.L
FEB 2 7 2002
Principal Clerk
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Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/12/2017
Continued discussion of "Gerdon House" at 209 Caspers Street for inclusion on Edmonds Historic
Register
Staff Lead: N/A
Department: Planning Board
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Background/History
This house was built in 1921 for Ira Gerdon, who lived here with his family until 1948. The house is
associated with the residential development of Edmonds and is a largely intact example of the Dutch
Colonial Revival style.
Staff Recommendation
Discuss the site and provide recommendations
Narrative
The Gerdon house sits far back from Caspers St., on a large lot and accessed by a circular driveway.
There is an enclosed room with rooftop porch, off the eastern -most, short side. The Mueller's
purchased the home in the 1940's and at that time the home was outside the city limits and Caspers
Street was unpaved.
The Campbell family purchased the home in 2015 from the Mueller's, and is committed to maintaining
the historic appearance of the home.
Attached is the application form.
Attachments:
209 Caspers St. —Historic Register Nomination Form
209 Caspers Rd
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Edmonds
B&nan& Register of
Etxu-ta Historic Places
amundMAM Nomination Form
Type or print all entries — Please complete all applicable sections.
Historic Name (if applicable): Gerdon House
Common (or Current) Name (if applicable): Cam bell Residence
Site Address / Location
Street Address or Location Description: 209 Caspers Street
City / ZIP Code: Tax / Parcel Number: 27032400215300
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received: 3.13.09
Updated: 3.08.16
File #: HPC-09-12
Survey/Site #: 12
Name: Kurt Campbell _
Street Address: 209 Caspers Street _
City / State / ZIP Code: Edmonds WA 98020 Phone #: 206.546.4269
Name (say "Owner" if same as owner listed above): Susan Bauer, Historic Preservation Commissioner _
Contact Address: 216 4th Avenue North City / ZIP: Edmonds, WA, 98020
Contact Phone #: 206.240.5345 Date Form Completed: Originally Jan. 30, 2009 & Updated 3.08.16_
I / WE the undersigned certify that we are the owners of the property identified on this form and hereby give our
consent to having the property listed on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places.
Name (Please Print)
Signature
Name (Please Print)
Signature
Date
Date
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Site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (If checked, skip to Section F)
Site is listed on the State Register of Historic Places (If checked, skip to Section F)
Historical Significance — Please check all that apply:
Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of national, state or local
history.
2. X 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.
3. Is an outstanding work of a designer, builder or architect who has made a substantial contribution to the art.
4. Exemplifies or reflects special elements of the city's cultural, special, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering or
architectural history.
5. Is associated with the lives of persons significant in national, state or local history.
6. Has yielded or may be likely to yield important archaeological information related to history or prehistory.
7. 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.
8. Is a birthplace or grave of a historical figure of outstanding importance and is the only surviving structure or site
associated with that person.
9. Is a cemetery which derives its primary significance from age, from distinctive design features, or from association
with historic events or cultural patterns.
10. _ Is a reconstructed building that has been executed in a historically accurate manner on the original site.
11. _ 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.
Historical Description
In the space below, describe the history and significance of the site to Edmonds' heritage. You may elect to
describe the site's significance in your own words, attach copies of other documents or photographs, and/or make
reference to other materials (noting where those materials are available to be reviewed). For example, you may
simply note that the site is on an historical survey, noting the survey name and site number. (Please feel free to
attach any additional continuation sheets if you need more space.)
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This section must be completed if the site is not on the State or National Register, or it is not on an approved historic survey.
Please provide as much information as you can.
Year Built: 1922 Architect:
Builder or Engineer (specify):
Architectural Style(s)*: Colonia, Dutch Building Form*: Single Family — Side Gable
Roof Type*: Gambrel Cladding*: Lap — siding, wood clapboard
* Note: See later reference sheets for list of choices for these items.
Overall
Changes from
Condition:
Original:
Excellent
Plan:
Cladding:
Windows:
Other: Site:
X _Good
Intact
Intact
Intact
Intact X _Original
Site
Fair
Slight
Slight
Slight
Slight
Moved
Deteriorated
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Date Moved:
Ruins
Extensive
Extensive
X Extensive
Extensive
Unexposed
X Unknown
X Unknown
Unknown
X Unknown
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Plan Type:
Structural System:
Foundation:
Roof Material:
Apsidal
Pavilion
Balloon/Platform
Brick
X Asphalt Comp
Metal — Tile
Center Space/
Polygonal
Braced Frame
Concrete block A. Comp - built up
None
Courtyard
X Rectangle
Brick
Concrete poured A. Comp - shingle
Other
Cross/Cruciform
Round
Clay Tile
Log
A. Comp — rolled
Slate
E-Shape
_Semi -circular
_Concrete block
None
_Tile
Unknown
Hexagonal
Square
Concrete poured
Other
Tile - clay
Wood
H-Shape
Triangular
Log
Parged
Tile - concrete
Wood plank
Irregular
T-Shape
Mixed
Post & Pier
Metal
Wood shake
L-Shape
Unknown
None
Stone
Metal - corrugated
Wood shingle
None
U-Shape
_Other
Unknown
Metal - standing seam
Octagonal
Y-Shape
Plank
Other
Post & Beam
_Steel
Stone - cut
2 Number of Stories
Stone - uncut
Unknown
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Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance:
(Use continuation sheets if necessary, and for any photographs or copies you are providing.)
The Gerdon house sits far back from Caspers St., on a large lot and accessed by a circular driveway. There is an enclosed
room with rooftop porch, off the eatern-most, short side. The Mueller's purchased the home in the 1940's and at that time
the home was outside the city limits and Caspers was unpaved.
The Campbell family purchased the home in 2015 from the Mueller's, and is committed to maintaining the historic
appearance of the home. They plan to add an unattached two car garage in 2016, and the garage will be constructed in a style
complimentary to the house.
(Please list and reference any sources which help document the historical value of the site)
Snohomish City Assessor site, on-line
HP Survey site list 2004 (City of Edmonds)
Location Detail
Parcel # 27032400215300
UTM Reference:
Zone 10 Easting 1261808
Northing 302214.4375
Township 27_
Range 03E Section 24
'/a Section NW
'/a'/a Section
Category
Ownership
Resource Status
Usage
District
Public
X Survey/Inventory
Current:
X Building(s)
X Private
National Register
Domestic — SF
Structure
Both
National Landmark
Site
Object
Within a District?
Yes
X No
Contributing?
Yes
No
X Unknown
State Register Historic:
Determined Eligible
Other:
Local District:
National or State Register / District:
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Edmonds
Wouzub Register of
Etxutn Historic Places
Nomination Form
Continuation Sheet for Item #
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Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission Application Report:
Address: 209 Caspers Street
Building type(s): House (and garage)
Historic register listing: in process
Historical/Architectural Significance:
The house located at 209 Caspers Street, Edmonds, WA, built in 1922, is a rare example of a
"mail order" or "kit house". Its architectural style "Dutch Colonial" was popular on the east
coast while the various bungalow house styles shown in the various manufactures catalogues
were more popular on the west coast. Making this particular house even rarer given its west
coast location.
This particular `Dutch Colonial' design was listed in both the Montgomery Ward Company's
`Wardway Homes' and the Gordon -van Tine Co. catalogue. Gordon van Tine Co. was the actual
designer and producer of the Wardway Homes.
Over 100,000 kit homes were built in the United States between 1908 and 1940. Companies
offering kit houses during all or part of their corporate existence included: [2]
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• Aladdin Homes, Bay City, Michigan — 1906 to 1981
• Bennett Homes, North Tonawanda, New York — 1902 to 1935 or later
• Fenner Factory Cut Homes, Ready Built House Company, North Portland, Oregon —
1912 to 1928
• Gordon -Van Tine Homes, Davenport, Iowa, with additional plants in St. Louis, Missouri,
Chehalis, Washington, and Hattiesburg, Mississippi — 1907 to 1947
• Harris Homes, Harris Brothers Company, Chicago, Illinois — 1913 to 1960
• Hewitt-Lea-Funck Company, Seattle, Washington
• Liberty Homes, Lewis Manufacturing, Bay City, Michigan — 1925 to 1973
• Pacific Ready Cut Homes, Los Angeles — 1908 to 1940
• Sears Modern Homes, Sears, Roebuck, Chicago — 1908 to 1940
• Sterling Homes, International Mill and Timber Company, Bay City, Michigan — 1915 to
1971
* Wardway Homes, Montgomery Ward, Chicago, Illinois— 1910 to 1931 (actual
manufacturer of homes was subcontracted to Gordon -Van Tine)[2]
A `ready -cut' kit of all construction materials needed was supplied by the mail order company
and delivered by rail. The customer was responsible for the purchase of the land, building the
foundation and/or basement as well as the final interior finishes.[3]
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bat. -I,', a twin vrio,dosr to the rear daenxr. Tint latRc■t bedmom Ism two
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to char t<en your reams.
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This Dutch Colonial design was also known as the "Sovereign" in the 1930 Wardway catalogue. Sears and other
competitors also used the `Lexington' name but for different style houses.
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The house and garage at 209 Caspers Street meets the following criterion for an initial
determination of significance:
• The building is associated with one or more significant historic persons or events, or with
the broad architectural, cultural, political, economic, or social history of the Town or
Commonwealth;
• The building is historically or architecturally significant in terms of its period, style,
method of construction, or its association with a significant architect or builder, either by
itself or as part of a group.
The house and garage retain their integrity in terms of their location setting, design,
workmanship, materials, feeling and association.
More research is needed to determine the addresses of other Montgomery Ward, Gordon -Van
Tine, Sears or other kit homes (if any) are in Edmonds area.
Sources:
1. littp://www.wardwayhomes.com/
2. httRs://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kit houses in North America
3. http://www.brooklinema.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5082
4. htt ://wardwa hames.com/blo
5. htt ://www.anti uehomest le.com/ land Lordon-van-tine/1918/1$ vt-704.htm
6. ht ://www.anti nehnmest le.coml lans/mont Omer-ward/1930/30mw-soverei n.htm
7. http://www.arts-crafts.com/archive/kithome/
8. http://www.antiquehome.org/House-Plans/1925-wgdway/
9. htt s://archive.or details/Wardwa Homes
10. http://www.:zordonvantine.com/inma,.php
11. htt ://historichousecolors-com/w-content/u loads/2014/01/GordonVanTine. df
12. http://www.kithouse.orl
13. http://www.searshomes.oriz/index.y)hv/tawardwa -homes)
14. https://www.T:).iinterest-com/pin/138133913542048598/
15. htt s://www.flickr.coml hotos/dail -bun alow/sets/72157613056938344/
16. htts://www.flickr.coml hotos/dail -bun alow/colIections/72157601337605751/
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Parcel Number 127032400215300 Property Address 209 CASPERS ST, EDMONDS, WA 98020-2602
Parties - For changes use 'Other Property Data' menu
Role Percent Name Mailing Address
Taxpayer 100' CAMPBELL KURT W & CARI 1209 CASPERS ST, EDMONDS, WA 98020 United States
Owner 100 CAMPBELL KURT W & CARI 1209 CASPERS ST, EDMONDS, WA 98020 United States
General Information
Section 24 Township 27 Range 03 Quarter NW TH PTN GOUT LOT 1 SD SEC 24 DAF COM SE COR SD GOVT LOT 1 TH N88*34 45W ALG S LN SD
Property GOVT LOT 1 10FTTH N01*03 13E 15FTTH N88*34 45W 415.01FTTH CONT N88*34 45W 30FTTO POBTH N01*03 13E 147FTTH N41*40
Description 59E 21.50FT TH N01*03 13E 30.57FT TH N88*56 47W 203FT TH S01*03 13W 192.67FT TH S88*34 45E 189FT TO POB AKA PAR B CITY OF ED
LLA LL-2014-0064 REC AFN 201502125001 BEING A PTN OF GOUT LOT 1 SD SEC 24
Property Land and Improvements
Status Active, Locally Assessed
Tax Code 00210
Area
PropeMf Characteristics
Use Code 111 Single Family Residence - Detached
Unit of Measure Acre(s)
Size (gross) 0.85
No Values Found
Active Exemptions
No Exemptions Found
ENo Taxes Owed at this Time. No Charges are currently due_
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Continued discussion of "Gerdon House" at 209 Caspers St)
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No Charge Amounts can be reported because no taxes are due for the year this application is processing. No Charge Amounts are due for this property. If
you believe this is incorrect, please contact a PrODerty Support Specialist.
Stat meat of Pa abl Paid For Tax Year; 2016
of Current Taxes
CITY OF EDMONDS
CITY OF EDMONDS
EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 15
PORT OF EDMONDS
PUB HOSP #2
SNO-ISLE INTERCOUNTY RURAL LIBRARY
SNOHOMISH COUNTY-CNT
STATE
SNOHOMISH CONSERVATION DISTRICT
TOTALS
I Real P perty Values
Tax Year Market Land Value Market Im
20171 642,600
Rate
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1.87
4.67
0.09
0.09
0.44
0.93
2.12
10.35
ant Value Market Total Value Current Use Land Value Current Use Im
3220001 964,6001 0
Amount
88.68
1,206.45
3,017.02
59.30
58.98
286.12
603.26
1,373.18
5.05
6,698.04
it Current Use Total Value
01 0
Tax Year Total Levy Rate
2015 10.993548
2014 11.107740
2013 11.656750
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Property Sales
since 7/31/1999)
Transfer Date
Receipt Date
I Sales Price
Excise Number
Deed Type
lGrantor (Seller)
IGrantee (Buyer)
Other Parcels
5/19/2015
5/20/2015
$975,000
1075635
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MUELLER JOHN W
I CAMPBELL KURT W & CARI
No
4/24/2014
5/6/2014
1 $0
1049633
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I MUELLER BETTY J ESTATE
I MUELLER JOHN W
No
Receipts
Date
lReceipt No.
Amount Applied
03/31/2016 00:00:00
8649061
6,698.04
02/12/2015 09:18:00
8070519
6,497.84
10/24/2014 14:19:00
7885783
2,845.00
04/04/2014 00:00:00
7571445
2,844.99
08/06/2013 09:53:00
7265745
2,609.56
04/29/2013 00:00:00
7194486
2,609.56
10/23/2012 00:00:00
6794852
2,824.89
04/05/2012 00:00:00
6476250
2,824.88
10/17/2011 00:00:00
6281214
2,878.52
03/23/2011 00:00:00 15930334
2,878.52
Effective Date Entry Date -Time
01/05/2016 01/05/2016
15:25:00
12/24/2015 12/24/2015
13:40:00
12/24/2015 12/24/2015
13:40:00
rl2/24/2015 12/24/2015
113:39:00
12/24/2015 12/24/2015
13:39:00
12/04/2015 12/04/2015
08:58:00
12/04/2015 12/04/2015
108:56:00
05/19/2015 12/24/2015
13:51:00
05/19/2015 12/24/2015
13:50:00
05/19/2015 05/20/2015 Taxpayer Changed 13:14:00 Property Transfer Filing No.: 1075635 05/19/2015 by strtjg
SIN Attachment: 209 Caspers Rd (1686 : Continued discussion of "Gerdon House" at 209 Caspers St)
Type T Remarks
Tax Bill Recalculation Value Modification for 2015 performed by strgmm
Property Characteristic 2016 Size (gross) changed from 0.94 to 0.85 by sascaf
Changed
Property Characteristic 2015 Size (gross) changed from 0.94 to 0.85 by sascaf
Chanoed
Value Modification Type: Value Change Due to Segregation/Merger, Status: Approved, Tax Year: 2015 by
sascaf
Value Modification Type: Value Change Due to Segregation/Merger, Status: Approved, Tax Year: 2016 by
sascaf
Value Modification Type: Value Change Due to Segregation/Merger, Status: Under Review, Tax Year: 2016 by
sascaf
Value Modification Type: Value Change Due to Segregation/Merger, Status: Under Review, Tax Year: 2015 by
sascaf
Owner Terminated Party/Property Relationship by sascaf
Owner Added IParty/Property Relationship by sascaf
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Property Transfer Filing No.: 1075635, Statutory Warranty Deed 05/19/2015 by strtjg
Property Transfer Filing No.: 1068372 01/29/2015 by strtjg
Property Transfer Filing No.: 1068372, Quit Claim Deed 01/29/2015 by strtjg
Property Transfer Filing No.: 1049633 04/24/2014 by sasset
Property Transfer Filing No.: 1049633 04/24/2014 by sasset
Property Transfer Filing No.: 1049633 04/24/2014 by strrlw
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Property Transfer Filing No.: 1049633, Personal Representative Deed 04/24/2014 by
strrlw
Party/Property Relationship by strsas
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