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Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission
FOURTNER ROOM
121 5TH AVE N, CITY HALL - 3RD FLOOR, EDMONDS, WA 98020
MAY 11, 2017, 5:30 P M
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of Draft Minutes: April 13, 2017
III. AGENDA ADDITIONS / CHANGES
IV. REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Review of 2018 Calendar
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Update on the Edmonds Museum Exhibit
VII. ACTION ITEMS
VIII. COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
X. ADJOURNMENT
Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission Agenda
May 11, 2017
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Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/11/2017
Approval of Draft Minutes: April 13, 2017
Staff Lead: N/A
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Review and approve the draft minutes
Narrative
Draft minutes are attached
Attachments:
HPC170413d
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CITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
April 13, 2017
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Raetzloff called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:35 p.m. in the 3rd Floor
Conference Room of City Hall, 121 — 5d' Avenue North.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Tim Raetzloff, Chair
Steve Waite
Larry Vogel
Emily Scott
Sandra Allbery
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
Eric Livingston, Vice Chair (excused)
Chris Deiner-Karr (excused)
Dave Teitzel, City Council Member (excused)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
STAFF PRESENT
Diane Cunningham, Administrative Assistant
GUEST
Neil Tibbott, City Council Member
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COMMISSIONER WAITE MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF MARCH 9, 2017 BE ACCEPTED AS AMENDED.
COMMISSIONER ALLBERY SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES
The agenda was adjusted to add: interpretive panels in Yost Park and on Sunset Avenue, Boys and Girls Club, and May 9tn
Proclamation.
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There was no one in the audience.
NEW BUSINESS
2019 Historical Calendar Theme
The Commissioners discussed using a transportation theme for the 2019 calendar. This could include the history of
automobiles, street paving, car companies, ferry system, bus service to Seattle, gas stations and railroad. They agreed that the
calendar should focus more on history and less on structures. They selected the theme, "Edmonds on the Go,"
Commissioners Vogel and Scott agreed to oversee the project. They also discussed that a potential theme for a future
calendar could be "Industry in Edmonds" or "Historic Edmonds Residents."
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May 91h Proclamation
Commissioner Scott reminded the Commissioners that the National Register of Historic Places and the State's Department of
Archaeology and Historic Preservation have identified the month of May as Preservation Month. She reported that she
recently met with the Edmonds Historical Museum Director, Katie Kelly, to discuss the Commission and Museum joining
together in a proclamation to designate May as Preservation Month in the City of Edmonds, as well. At the Commission's
request, she agreed to work with City staff to prepare the proclamation for the City Council's declaration on May 9".
Update on the Edmonds Museum Exhibit
Commissioner Scott announced that she and Katie Kelly, Edmonds Historical Museum Director, are preparing an exhibit
titled, "Within These Walls," which will open on May 6th. The exhibit will focus on preserving historic structures in
Edmonds and will feature an educational collection prepared by State Architectural Historian, Michael Houser. She noted
that some help from Commissioners may be needed to set up the displays. Council Member Teitzel agreed to forward
Commissioner Scott a video taken of downtown Edmonds in about 1940 that he created from an 8mm movie reel.
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Recap of Volunteer Day
Chair Raetzloff reported that he manned the Commission's booth at Volunteer Day, where there was a good crowd of people
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in attendance. A few people indicated a desire to participate on the Historic Preservation Commission, which is looking for Q
additional members. He was also approached by a woman who questioned why the Commission denied her request to put
her home at 621 Bell Street on the Register. After some discussion, the Commissioners determined that the owner never?
submitted an application and the structure is identified on the survey as being extensively altered. Chair Raetzloff agreed to c
respond to the property owner suggesting she fill out an application if she is interested in pursuing the nomination.
Interpretive Panels in Yost Park and on Sunset Avenue
At the request of Frances Chapin, Arts and Cultural Manager, the Commission reviewed the proposed design for interpretive
panels that would be placed at Yost Park and on Sunset Avenue. The Commissioners indicated support for the design but
noted that the 1890 date was incorrect, since the bank building was not constructed until 1907. It was also suggested that the
photo of the loggers should be photoshopped to remove one of the axes. In addition, all references to "saw mill" should be
changed to "mill," since there were a variety of mills in Edmonds. Commissioner Vogel agreed to forward the Commission's
suggestions to Council Member Teitzel, who would relay them to Ms. Chapin.
Discussion About the Potential of Creating a Second List of Historic Properties
Commissioner Allbery reported that the Edmonds Historical Museum is interested in a joint venture with the Historic
Preservation Commission to create a separate register for historic properties that do not meet all of the criteria for the
Edmonds Register of Historic Places. She referred to a list of historic properties prepared by a committee that was formed by
the Edmonds Historical Museum to explore locations for historic plaques. Although the committee no longer exists, she
suggested the list could be used as a stepping off spot for creating the separate register.
Field House (Boys and Girls Club)
The Commission discussed their understanding that the City does not currently plan to save the Field House structure as part
of the new Civic Park. Because of significant modifications, it might not be suitable for the Edmonds Register of Historic
Places in its current condition. However, it is an historic site and important to the City's identity. They discussed potential
opportunities to preserve the building and/or restore it to its original condition. Another idea was to utilize portions of the
structure as part of a new park element. It was noted that, although there has been a lot of speculation on its condition, a
condition assessment has never been done. Ms. Cunningham reminded the Commission that they tried to place the Field
House (Boys and Girls Club) on the Register, but the Edmonds School District, who owned the property at that time, was not
interested.
COMMISSIONER SCOTT MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION SUPPORT A CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF
THE FIELD HOUSE STRUCTURE CONDUCTED BY AN INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL. SHE FURTHER
MOVED THAT THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BE INVOLVED IN THE CONSULTANT
SELECTION PROCESS. COMMISSIONER VOGEL SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
April 13, 2017 Page 2
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Update on Proiects at the Edmonds Historical Museum
Commissioner Allbery said there is no progress to report at this time.
ACTION ITEMS
There were no action items scheduled on the agenda.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Raetzloff noted that Commissioner Vogel also attended Volunteer Day as a reporter taking pictures. However, he also
assisted with the Commission's table.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Vogel commended Chair Raetzloff for his quiet, but forceful leadership.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
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Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/11/2017
Review of 2018 Calendar
Staff Lead: Emily Scott
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Background/History
Staff Recommendation
Narrative
Copies of the 2018 Calendar will be provided at meeting for review
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Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/11/2017
Update on the Edmonds Museum Exhibit
Staff Lead: Emily Scott
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Diane Cunningham
Background/History
Emily Scott will present an update on the Edmonds Museum exhibit
Staff Recommendation
Narrative
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