2017-03-09 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
March 9, 2017
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Raetzloff called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:40 p.m. in the 3rd Floor
Conference Room of City Hall, 121 — 5d' Avenue North.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Tim Raetzloff, Chair
Eric Livingston, Vice Chair
Steve Waite
Sandra Allbery
Chris Deiner-Karr
Emily Scott
Dave Teitzel, City Council Member
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Larry Vogel (excused)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
STAFF PRESENT
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Diane Cunningham, Administrative Assistant
COMMISSIONER WAITE MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 9, 2017 BE ACCEPTED AS
AMENDED. COMMISSIONER DEINER-KARR SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES
The agenda was adjusted to add: Volunteer Day at the Museum, Expedited Permit Process, and Open House Follow Up.
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There was no one in the audience.
NEW BUSINESS
Volunteer Day at the Museum
Commissioner Scott announced that the Edmonds Museum is holding another "day of volunteerism" on April 1st. Invitations
have been sent to a variety of organizations, including the Historic Preservation Commission, asking them to showcase their
organizations. She recalled that the Commission participated in the event last year, along with a number of other
organizations. She reviewed the materials that are available for distribution, and Chair Raetzloff agreed to man the table.
Commissioner Scott agreed to notify the Museum that the Commission would like to participate.
Expedited Permit Process
Commissioner Waite recalled that he was asked to approach City staff to discuss the potential of offering an expedited permit
process for properties listed on the Register. In preparation, he reviewed minutes from 2003 Commission meetings where the
idea was previously discussed. He reported that a strategy is currently being developed to approach staff on the possibility of
the incentive.
Open House Follow Up
Commissioner Deiner-Karr recalled that the Commission sponsored an open house a few years ago, where a lot of people
professed interest in listing their properties on the Register. She suggested the Commission make an effort to communicate
with these individuals to gauge their interest going forward. Ms. Cunningham agreed to forward the Commissioners a list of
people who attended the open house. It was suggested that all of the lists of potential properties eligible for the Register
should be merged and updated. Letters could be sent to each of the property owners on the combined list to collect interest.
The responses could then be split amongst the Commissioners for follow up. The Commissioners and staff discussed the
logistics of this approach, and Commissioner Deiner-Karr agreed to work on merging the various lists.
Discussion About the Potential of Creating a Second List
Chair Raetzloff recalled that the Commission previously discussed the pros and cons of creating a separate list for `heritage
properties" that do not qualify for the Edmonds Register of Historic Places. The Commission agreed to continue the
discussion at a future meeting. To aid their discussion, Commissioner Allbery agreed to provide a list of historic properties
that was compiled by the Edmonds Museum. The Commission agreed to have a more detailed discussion about the roles and
missions of both the Commission and the Museum, as well as each group's priorities and how they can work together.
The Commission discussed the need for funding for additional staff support. It was noted that successful Certified Local
Governments have full-time staff support to do the leg work the Commissioners do not have time for. They also serve as
liaisons with owners of properties on the Register, as well as owners of prospective properties.
Historic Calendar
Commissioner Raetzloff advised that the 2018 Historic Calendar has been finished. However, the Commission should
identify potential themes for the 2019 Historic Calendar. They agreed to consider ideas and place the discussion on next
month's agenda. They discussed some preliminary ideas and staff agreed to find out what the Washington State Department
of Archaeology and Historic Preservation has chosen for its 2019 theme.
ACTION ITEMS
Continued Discussion on "Gerdon House" at 209 Caspers Street for Inclusion on Edmonds Register of Historic Places
Council Member Teitzel provided an update on the improvements being done at the Gerdon House. The applicant does not
want to move forward with the nomination until the project has been completed. The property was moved to the April
agenda.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Raetzloff did not provide any comments.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
It was announced that the Planning Association of Washington's Annual Conference is scheduled for May 3rd through 5th in
Chelan, Washington. None of the Commissioners indicated a plan to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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