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2018-01-11 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SUMMARY MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING January 11, 2018 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Raetzloff called the meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 5:30 p.m. in the 3' Floor Conference Room of City Hall, 121 — 5' Avenue North. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Tim Raetzloff, Chair Sandra Allbery Emily Scott (arrived at 5:55 p.m.) Larry Vogel Steve Waite Kristiana Johnson, City Council Member COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Chris Deiner-Karr (excused) APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF PRESENT Rob Chave, Planning Division Manager Diane Cunningham, Administrative Assistant OTHERS PRESENT Laura Johnson David Preston COMMISSIONER VOGEL MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 9, 2017 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER ALLBERY SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES The agenda was adjusted to add an update on the property at 645 Fir Street and the Gerdon House plaque presentation under Unfinished Business and an update on the museum upgrades under New Business. The remainder of the agenda was accepted as presented. REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE There were no audience comments. ACTION ITEMS Election of 2018 Officers COMMISSIONER VOGEL MOVED THAT COMMISSIONER RAETZLOFF BE APPOINTED TO SERVE AS CHAIR OF THE COMMISSION IN 2018. COMMISSIONER WAITE SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The Commission agreed to postpone nominations for Vice Chair for 2018 until the vacant positions have been filled. UNFINISHED BUSINESS WraD UD of 2018 Calendar Commissioner Allbery reported that she has heard a lot of comments and compliments regarding the 2018 calendar. Mr. Chave added that there are only about 200 calendars left. It was suggested that calendars should be delivered to the Edmonds Center for the Arts and the Snohomish County Historical Society. Chair Raetzloff advised that he was contacted recently by a representative from the group that distributes Snohomish County Hotel/Motel Tax dollars with an offer of grant funding for historic preservation projects. However, he had to respond that the Commission does not currently have any projects underway. They agreed to keep this opportunity in mind for future projects such as restoring the Field House. Update on 645 Fir Street Property Commissioner Allbery reported that Council Member Teitzel delivered two boxes of legal documents and personal effects dating back to the original owners. However, the only photograph she was able to find of the house is very tiny and shows that the addition on the back was done in 1978. She briefly shared some of the information she discovered while reviewing the documents. It was noted that one or more of the outbuildings might also be eligible for the Register. Commissioner Waite agreed to act as point person to contact the property owner and assist in filling out the application. The goal was to have the application ready for the Commission's review at their next meeting. A public hearing would follow. Update on 658 Maple Street Property Chair Raetzloff agreed to act as point person to contact the property owner and assist with filling out the application. The goal was to have the application ready to move forward at the next Commission meeting. A public hearing could then be scheduled. Gerdon House Plauue Ceremonv Ms. Cunningham advised that she has attempted to contact the property owners to schedule a date for the plaque ceremony, but has not received a response. She agreed to contact Council Member Teitzel, requesting his help to reach out to the property owners to schedule a date and determine where the plaque will be located. They agreed that the ceremony should be postponed until spring, perhaps in May as part of National Historic Preservation Month. NEW BUSINESS Goals and Business Ideas for 2018 In addition to adding the 645 Fir Street and 658 Maple Street properties to the Register, the Commission discussed that their goals and ideas for 2018 would include the 2019 historic calendar. It was suggested by David Preston that the calendar should be made available on line, as well. The Commissioners agreed that would be a good idea. Commissioner Waite reminded them that the Commission's primary charge is placing properties on the Register. Chair Raetzloff suggested that they start by making personal contact with the owners of properties that have already been identified in the surveys as potential candidates for the Register. Ms. Cunningham suggested that they also contact the property owners who attended the Commission's open house and expressed an interest in adding their properties to the Register. The Commission asked Ms. Cunningham to prepare a list of at least 20 potential properties to pursue, and then assignments could be made at the next meeting for Commissioners to contact the owners as soon as possible. At the next meeting, they agreed to discuss the protocol for contacting the owners, as well as the information that should be provided. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 11, 2018 Page 2 Historic Calendar for 2019 Commissioner Scott agreed to be the point person for the 2019 calendar, and the "transportation" theme will focus on different modes of transportation that occurred in Edmonds. She asked that Commissioners each choose a topic (mode of transportation) and do basic research, provide citations, etc. She would use the information provided by the Commissioners to design each page of the calendar. The following assignments were made: Chair Raetzloff — Trains, Commissioner Allbery — Interurban, and Commissioner Vogel — Monorail. They discussed additional potential topics, and Commissioner Scott agreed to send out an email seeking additional assignments. She asked that each Commissioner provide a few short paragraphs related to their assigned topic, along with citations, at the February meeting. UD2rades to Museum Commissioner Waite reported that three new windows were installed on the back side of the museum, and a single door was installed on the south side. Mr. Sullivan is now working on Phase II, which involves applying for a Snohomish County Heritage Grant. Commissioner Allbery added that the new vent and skylights are in place, but the walls going up from the skylight have yet to be constructed. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS Chair Raetzloff noted that the Historic Preservation Commission was mentioned in a December edition of THE EDMONDS BEACON. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Ms. Cunningham announced that Commissioner Waite has asked to extend his term on the Commission through 2020. Commissioner Vogel thanked Chair Raetzloff for his service as Chair of the Commission in 2017 and for continuing into 2018. Commissioner Allbery announced that a historic home two lots up from hers is being demolished at this time. She questioned why the Commissioners did not receive notification. Ms. Cunningham advised that she no longer sends them notification when a historic structure is demolished. Commissioner Vogel suggested that she notify him so he can take pictures before demolition work occurs. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 11, 2018 Page 3