2019-07-11 Historic Preservation Commission MinutesCITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES OF MEETING
July 11, 2019
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Johnson 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
Laura Johnson, Chair
Kate Kelly, Vice Chair
Tim Raetzloff
Larry Vogel
Steve Waite
Emily Scott
Chris Deiner-Karr
Kristiana Johnson, Edmonds City Council
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
David Preston (excused)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
STAFF PRESENT
Kernen Lien, Environmental Programs Manager
Diane Cunningham, Administrative Assistant
OTHERS PRESENT
Dave Teitzel, Edmonds City Council
Diane McEachron
Heidi Helge son, H2D Architecture
Nicole McKiernan, H2D Architecture
COMMISSIONER RAETZLOFF MOVED THAT THE MINUTES OF MAY 9, 2019 BE ACCEPTED AS
PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER VOGEL SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES
The agenda was adjusted to add a discussion about the letter received from Commissioner Preston under New Business.
COMMISSIONER VOGEL MOVED TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO INCLUDE DISCUSSION OF LETTER BY
COMMISSIONER PRESTON. COMMISSIONER RAETZLOFF SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There were no audience comments.
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE THE ELIGIBILTY OF THE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 560 BELL
STREET FOR LISTING ON THE EDMONDS REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Public Hearing to Determine the Eligibility of the House (560 Bell Street) for Listing on the Edmonds Register of
Historic Places (File Number PLN20090012)
Mr. Lien briefly reviewed the process for reviewing nominations for properties to be included on the Edmonds Register of
Historic Places. Following the public hearing, the Commission will forward a recommendation to the City Council, and the
City Council will make the final decision. He also briefly reviewed the effects and benefits of listing a property on the
Register, including the need for a Certificate of Appropriateness prior to commencing any work on the historic elements of
the property. He provided historic photographs of the home that were taken at about the time it was constructed in 1911, as
well photographs to illustrate the home's current condition. He referred the Commission to the criteria that must be
considered when determining whether or not a property is eligible for listing on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places
(ECDC 20.45.010). He reviewed the criteria as follows:
• Is significantly associated with the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or cultural heritage of
Edmonds. The house is associated with the early residential growth of Edmonds.
• Has integrity.
• Is at least 50 years old or has exceptional importance if less than 50 years old. The building was constructed in
1911 and changes to residence in 1942.
• Falls into at least one of the designation categories spelled out in ECDC 20.45.010(A).
Next, Mr. Lien reviewed the significant features of the home as follows:
1. Shape. The original building is a
2.
3. Roof and Roof Features.
4. Openings.
5. Projections.
6. Trim and Secondary Features.
7. Materials.
8. Setting.
Mr. Lien concluded his presentation by recommending that the Commission find the Gordon House meets the criteria for
designation and forward a recommendation to the City Council that it be listed on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places.
He reminded them that the owner's signed consent must accompany the nomination when it is presented to the City Council
for final approval.
COMMISSIONER RAETZLOFF MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION FIND THAT THE HOUSE MEETS THE
CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATION. HE FURTHER MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION FORWARD A
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE PROPERTY BE LISTED ON THE EDMONDS
REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. COMMISSIONER VOGEL SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH
CARRIED 5-2, WITH COMMISSIONERS WAITE AND KELLY VOTING IN OPPOSITION.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS WITH PROFITT/ASTELL HOUSE
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The homeowners are interested in remodeling and have contacted an Architect for help. Heidi Helgeson, H2D Architects and
Nicole McKiernan, H2D Architects reached out to the city for information and attended the meeting to discuss with the HPC
Commissioners.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Property at 314 Caspers Street
Commissioner Preston did a site visit and contacted the owner to discuss the property's eligibility for inclusion on the
Register. It was noted that there is a giant sequoia tree on Caspers Street that should be brought to the attention of the Tree
Board, as well. The
Property at 22029 — 98" Place West
Chair Johnson and Commissioner Kelly did a site visit to the property to determine its eligibility for the register.
Commissioners discussed the register and the process with the homeowners and will be checking back with them.
Discussion on Library Proiect
Chair Johnson reported that the subcommittee met and was working on the library project. Commissioner Vogel handed out
the draft copies of the Preservationist and will need comments back no later than July 31 so the Preservationist can be added
to the library project. Commissioners will be able to set up at the library end of July.
Creative District Advisory Committee
Chair Johnson explained that each of the City's Boards and Commissions was invited to send a representative to the advisory
committee meetings. Commissioner Waite represented the Commission at the May 9' meeting. Commissioner Waite shared
that the Committee will be researching artistic businesses in Edmonds.
ACTION ITEMS
There are no Action Items.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Johnson was asked by a citizen about the Whitehorse Manor status. This site is not located in Edmonds City limits so
would need to research with Snohomish County.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Raetzloff shared he will be touring the George Pickett, U.S. Army Captain (Pickett's Charge, 1863 Battle of
Gettysburg) two-story cedar plank house in Bellingham which is the oldest documented wooden structure in the city of
Bellingham still standing on its original foundation in Washington.
Councilmember Teitzel shared he is working with Francis Chapin on the portico that was previously located at the former
Edmonds Jr. High School, now known as the ECA to get a plaque placed at Salish Landing denoting the portico's history.
Commissioner Vogel will not be at the next HPC meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
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