2018-08-09 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
August 9, 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 3rd Floor
Conference Room of City Hall, 121 — 5' Avenue North.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Tim Raetzloff, Chair Rob Chave, Planning Division Manager
Chris Deiner-Karr Kernen Lien, Environmental Programs Manager
Kate Kelly Thom Sullivan, Facilities Manager
Emily Scott
Steve Waite OTHERS PRESENT
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
David Preston (excused)
Laura Johnson, Vice Chair (excused)
Larry Vogel (excused)
Kristiana Johnson, City Council Member
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMISSIONER SCOTT MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2018 BE ACCEPTED AS PRESENTED.
COMMISSIONER DEINER-KARR SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES
The agenda was accepted as presented.
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There was no one in the audience.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion on Certificate of ADDrouriateness for 2" Phase of Edmonds Museum Windows
Mr. Sullivan described the proposed window project for the Edmonds Museum, which would replace the existing single -pane,
double -insulated windows on the 2nd floor with traditional wooden, double -hung sashes to match the original historic
installation. Mr. Lien provided photographs of the museum with the original windows, as well as a photograph of the three
windows that were replaced last year.
Mr. Lien reviewed that the Commission issued a Certificate of Appropriateness in 2017 for three windows and the skylight,
and the museum is now asking for approval to replace the remaining windows (12) on the 2nd Floor. Mr. Sullivan added that
no decision has been made yet about the 1st floor windows.
Commissioner Waite advised that the Building Official allowed the project an exemption from compliance with the current
energy code because it is a historic structure. Mr. Sullivan said he just recently applied for a building permit for the remaining
windows.
There was some discussion about color, and Mr. Sullivan said that, at this point, there is no clear information to establish the
original color of the window frames and doors.
COMMISSIONER SCOTT MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE REMAINING WINDOW REPLACEMENT ON THE 2" FLOOR OF THE
EDMONDS HISTORICAL MUSEUM BUILDING. COMMISSIONER WAITE SECONDED THE MOTION,
WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Potential Guide -Led Historic Walking Tour
Commissioners Scott and Kelly shared their ideas for a guide -led, architecture -based, historic walking tour in downtown
Edmonds. The hope is to have an hour-long walking tour ready to roll out next summer to operate on key Saturdays. As the
concept grows, the tour could be adjusted for different themes. Commissioner Scott explained that once a route has been
identified, the Commission will be invited to do a sample walk and provide feedback so the transcript can be finalized.
Status of 2019 Historic Calendar
Commissioner Scott provided a progress update on the calendar and announced that a draft would be available for Commission
review in September. The actual calendar pages would be routed amongst the Commissioners and staff for feedback on event
dates, etc. Mr. Chave noted that the calendar needs to be ready to print no later than mid -October.
ACTION ITEMS
Continued Discussion on New Application for Telfer/Palmer House Located at 820 Maple Street
The Commission briefly reviewed the history of the Telfer/Palmer House, noting that it was removed from the Register when
the owners made changes that altered the appearance of the front fagade. They discussed the merits of the new application that
was recently submitted to add the home back on the Register.
COMMISSIONER DEINER-KARR MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION DETERMINE THE APPLICATION FOR
PROPERTY AT 820 MAPLE STREET DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA FOR INCLUSION ON THE EDMONDS
REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES AND NO FURTHER ACTION WOULD BE TAKEN AT THIS TIME.
COMMISSIONER SCOTT SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Chave indicated that staff would send a letter to the applicants to inform them of the Commission's decision.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Raetzloff recalled an earlier Commission discussion about the idea of creating a second list for properties that do not
qualify for the Register but are an important part of Edmonds' history. He noted that the Edmonds Museum had a similar list
prior to establishment of the Historic Preservation Commission. He suggested they work with the Edmonds Museum to further
this idea.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
The Commissioners thanked Mr. Sullivan for the work he is doing at the Edmonds Museum to ensure that the changes improve
the structure's historic integrity.
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Mr. Lien announced that the Yost House was added to the Register at the end of July, and the Scalf House is going before the
City Council for a public hearing on August 28'.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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