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MAY 14, 2020, 3:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
III. AGENDA ADDITIONS / CHANGES
IV. ACTION ITEMS
1. Certificate of Appropriateness - 825 Main Street
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VI. COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
VII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission Agenda
May 14, 2020
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Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/14/2020
Certificate of Appropriateness - 825 Main Street
Staff Lead: Kernen Lien
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Kernen Lien
Background/History
The residence located at 825 Main Street was placed on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places under
Ordinance No. 3995 in 2015. An architect working with the currently property owners met with the
Historic Preservation Commission a couple of times during 2019 to discuss a potential addition to the
residence and seeking guidance from the HPC to ensure the proposed addition would not impact the
historic significance of the residence.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Historic Preservation Commission find the proposed addition and window
replacements consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and issue a
Certificate of Appropriateness for the work as proposed under building permit number BLD2020-0398.
Narrative
The property owners of the residence at 825 Main Street have applied for a building permit (BLD2020-
0398) which includes a 342 square foot addition, window replacement and a the installation of two new
second story windows. The existing residence is on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places. Pursuant
to ECDC 20.45.050, prior to commencing any work on a register property, the proposed work must be
reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission which may issue a Certificate of Appropriateness if
the work does not negatively impact the historic features of the property.
The Historic Preservation Commission uses the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation in
determining the appropriateness of proposed work on a register property. The HPC will be meeting via
Zoom to evaluate the proposed addition and window replacements. Those interested in attending the
Historic Preservation Commission may join the meeting at the following link:
https://zoom.us/i/96394501181?pwd=MDgwYm FMWIpBTWV3eGFuLzd5WC9iZz09
Alternatively, the meeting may be joined via telephone by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering the
following meeting ID and password:
Meeting ID: 963 9450 1181
Password: 019636
The Governor's recent OPMA proclamation has limited the types of action that city boards can take
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during this time of what the Governor considers to be limited transparency. Those actions must fall in
one of two categories: 1) those that are necessary and routine; and 2) those that are necessary to
respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Necessary: Certificate of Appropriateness review is required by City Code for properties on the Edmonds
Register of Historic Places. The property owners have applied for a building permit and this is a
necessary step in the review process.
Routine: Certificate of Appropriateness review is a routine part of the Commissions work and one of the
duties specifically listed in ECC 10.90.040.
Attachments:
Attachment 1: Historic Preservation Designation Staff Report
Attachment 2: Elevation Views of Proposed Addition
Attachment 3: HPC December 12, 2019 Minutes
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City of Edmonds
Historic Preservation Commission
Designation Staff Report
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Meeting Date: March 12, 2015
Agenda Subject: Application for designation of Profitt/Astell House at 825 Main Street as
eligible for inclusion on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places
Staff Lead: Kernen Lien, Senior Planner
Property Information
Site Name/Location: Profitt/Astell House
825 Main Street
Edmonds, WA 98020
Tax Account #: 0043420780300
Township 27 Range 03E Section 24 '/ Sec SW '/-'/ Sec
Construction date: 1901
Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the Commission finds that the
Profitt/Astell House meets the criteria for designation on the
Edmonds Register of Historic Places. The exterior of the
structure contains the significant architectural features.
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Designation
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Criteria
Criteria
Comments
1. Significantly associated with the
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This house is associated with the early
history, architecture, archaeology,
residential growth of Edmonds and is
engineering or cultural heritage of
associated with George Profitt one time
Edmonds...
water superintendent and plumbing
proprietor of Reliable Flooring and James
Astell (son of Carrie Yost Astell) who
served several terms as a city councilman
as well as the town's Fire Chief.
2. Has integrity...
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The house is a largely intact example of a
two-story Craftsman bungalow.
3. Age at least 50 years old, or has
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The building was constructed in 1901 and
exceptional importance if less than 50
thus is 114 years old.
years old...
4. Falls into at least one of the following
designation categories:
Designation Category
a. Associated with events that have
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made a significant contribution to the
broad patterns of national, state or
local history.
b. Embodies the distinctive architectural
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The Profitt/Astell house is an example of
characteristics of a type, period, style
a two story Craftsman bungalow.
or method of design or construction,
or represents a significant and
distinguishable entity whose
components may lack individual
distinction.
c. Is an outstanding work of a designer,
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builder or architect who has made a
substantial contribution to the art.
d. Exemplifies or reflects special
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elements of the City's cultural, social,
economic, political, aesthetic,
engineering or architectural history.
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Designation
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e. Is associated with the lives of persons
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The house is associated with George
significant in national, state or local
Proffitt one time water superintendent and
history.
plumbing proprietor of Reliable Flooring
and James Astell (son of Carrie Yost
Astell) who served several terms as a city
councilman as well as the town's Fire
Chief.
f. Has yielded or may be likely to yield
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important archaeological information
related to history or prehistory.
g. Is a building or structure removed
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The Bola report and application note the
from its original location but which is
house was once located on a knoll on the
significant primarily for architectural
site of the original grade school on Main
value, or which is the only surviving
Street approximately two blocks west of
structure significantly associated with
it's currently location. It is noted that the
a historic person or event.
house was purchased by George Proffitt in
1928 and moved to its current location.
This would have been around the time
that the Edmonds Elementary School
(currently the Francis Anderson Center)
was constructed.
h. Is a birthplace or grave of a historical
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figure of outstanding importance and
is the only surviving structure or site
associated with that person.
i. Is a cemetery which derives its
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primary significance from age, from
distinctive design features, or from
association with historic events or
cultural patterns.
j. Is a reconstructed building that has
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been executed in a historically
accurate manner on the original site.
k. Is a creative and unique example of
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folk architecture and design created
by persons not formally trained in the
architectural or design professions,
and which does not fit into formal
architectural or historical, the
designation shall include description
of the boundaries of categories.
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Significant Features
1. Shape:
The building is a two-story rectangular building Craftsman bungalow
2. Roof and Roof
The building has a front gable roof and a full width hip roofed front porch
Features:
along the entire south facade.
3. Openings
The entrance is on the west end of the southern facade flanked by wood
(entries, etc):
framed sidelight windows 2 columns wide by 5 rows in height. A pair of 4
over 1 double -hung wood windows at the east end of the front facade which
are also side -lit by similar 2 x 5 windows that frame the entrance to the
house.
At the second story are two pairs of 4 over 1 double -hung wood windows.
An attic story window in the gable end is similar to the upper portions of the
second story windings.
Along the west facing first story are 4 over 1 double hung wood windows
with metal muntins in the top sash.
A small architecturally compatible enclosed entryway is located at the
northeast corner of the house.
4. Projections:
A brick chimney raises the full height of the house on the exterior west
facing sidewall.
5. Trim & secondary
Four simple supporting brackets at the gable ends are a common
features
Craftsman's character defining feature.
6. Materials:
The house is clad in combed wood shingles.
7. Setting:
The house was moved to its current location around 1928 and is located on a
block with houses of varying ages.
8. Materials at close
N/A
range
9. Craft details:
N/A
10. Individual
N/A. Interior features are not considered for nomination.
rooms/spaces:
11. Related spaces or
N/A
sequences:
12. Interior features:
N/A. Interior features are not considered for nomination
13. Surface finishes &
N/A
materials:
14. Exposed structure:
N/A
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Profitt/Astell House mid 1970's (Photo courtesy of Edmonds Historical Museum)
Notes on historic register nominations:
Chapter 20.45.020 ECDC* states that if the Commission finds that the nominated property is eligible
for placement on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places, the Commission shall make a
recommendation to the City Council that the property be listed on the register with owner's consent.
According to Chapter 20.45.040 ECDC, listing on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places is an
honorary designation denoting significant association with the historic, archaeological, engineering or
cultural heritage of the community. Properties are listed individually or as contributing properties to a
historic district. No property may be listed without the owner's permission.
Prior to the commencement of any work on a register property, excluding ordinary repair and
maintenance and emergency measures defined in Section 20.45.000(H), the owner must request and
receive a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Commission for the proposed work. Violation of this
rule shall be grounds for the Commission to review the property for removal from the register.
Prior to whole or partial demolition of a register property, the owner must request and receive a waiver
of a Certificate of Appropriateness.
Because Edmonds is a Certified Local Government (CLG), all properties listed on the Edmonds
Register of Historic Places may be eligible for a special tax valuation on their rehabilitation.
* Edmonds Community Development Code
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CITY OF EDMONDS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
December 12, 2019
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Johnson called the special meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission to order at 4:30 p.m. in the 31
Floor Conference Room of City Hall, 121 — 5' Avenue North.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Laura Johnson, Chair
Kate Kelly, Vice Chair
Chris Deiner-Karr
Tim Raetzloff
Steve Waite
Kristiana Johnson, Edmonds City Council
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
David Preston (excused)
Larry Vogel (excused)
Emily Scott (excused)
Kristiana Johnston, Edmonds City Council (excused)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No minutes were available for approval.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES
STAFF PRESENT
Rob Chave, Planning Division Manager
Kernen Lien, Environmental Programs Manager
OTHERS PRESENT
Heidi Helgeson
The agenda was adjusted to add Election of Officers for 2020 and a discussion of a potential Certificate of Appropriateness
for the Profitt/Astell House at 825 Main Street. The remainder of the agenda was accepted as presented.
REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There were no audience comments.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion for a Potential Certificate of Appropriateness for the Profitt/Astell House at 825 Main Street
Mr. Lien advised that the owner of the Profitt/Astell House approached the City to discuss the idea of doing an addition.
Staff advised her that, because the property is listed on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places, a Certificate of
Appropriateness would be required. He advised that the property owner's representative was present at the meeting to
discuss potential options with the Commission.
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Heidi Helgeson shared the two different options that her clients are currently exploring for an addition onto the back of the
house. Option A would be a smaller 1-story addition, and Option B would be a larger 2-story addition that would wrap
around the house. She specifically requested feedback about whether or not either option would disqualify the property from
the Register.
Mr. Lien asked if the roof pitch would change in Option A, and Ms. Helgeson said it appears that the roof would be slightly
modified. However, if that would disqualify the home from the Register, she could explore the possibility of maintaining the
existing roof shape.
Mr. Lien recalled that, in the past, the Commission has discussed that the addition should not match too closely with the
existing residence. Commissioner Waite agreed and commented that will be the biggest challenge. Ms. Helgeson suggested
that perhaps a slightly different siding could be used to make the addition stand apart yet be compatible with the existing
home.
Mr. Lien shared a view of the house from the street, noting the current bump out. The addition would be located primarily on
the back of the house, and neither option would result in a significant change to the home's appearance from the street.
However, the dormer identified in Option A might be visible from the street.
Commissioner Waite asked Ms. Helgeson's opinion on how the massing and scale of the two options would impact the front
fagade. Ms. Helgeson said she personally prefers Option A since the roofline wouldn't be so flat. However, the homeowners
favor Option B, which gives them more space.
The Commissioners indicated support for either option, but without the dormer, which would alter the homes appearance
from the street. However, they emphasized that the addition would need to be clearly distinguished from the existing
structure as discussed earlier. They agreed that neither option would significantly alter the mass and proportions of the
existing structure.
Ms. Helgeson asked if replacing the windows would disqualify the house from the Register, and Commissioner Waite noted
that the existing windows are not original to the house. Ms. Helgeson advised that the windows are currently leaking and the
property owner is interested in replacing them with something that is more efficient but looks like the original windows. Mr.
Lien pointed out that the original windows were double -hung wood.
Mr. Lien advised that, once the property owner has applied for a Building Permit, the application will come before the
Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Update on Historic Edmonds Calendar
Commissioner Scott was not present to provide an update on the status of the Historic Edmonds Calendar. Mr. Chave noted
that they are running short on time to get the calendar printed by the end of the year or early January. Commissioner Deiner-
Karr agreed to help Commissioner Scott finalize all of the elements of the calendar so it can be sent to the print shop.
ACTION ITEMS
Election of Officers
COMMISSIONER WAITE NOMINATED COMMISSIONER SCOTT AS CHAIR AND COMMISSIONER KELLY
AS VICE CHAIR OF THE COMMISSION IN 2020. COMMISSIONER RAETZLOFF SECONDED THE
MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Johnson thanked the Commissioners for their hard work as she served as chair in 2019. Serving as chair as been
education and challenging at times, but she has learned a lot from them.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
The Commissioners thanked Chair Johnson for her service to the Commission, noting that this was her last meeting, as she
would assume her new position as a City Council Member at the beginning of 2020.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:56 p.m.
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