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.
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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.
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