Everett Historical Commission

Everett Historical Commission Minutes March 27, 2018 Members Present Members Excused Visitors City Staff Jack O’Donnell Glenn Hunter Bob Leonard David Stalheim Andrea Tucker Cory Ryan Ross Johnson Arnold Morrison Jean Satti-Hewat Kembra Landry Dave Ramstad Sherry Steele Allan White Ethel McNeal Laura Cameron-Behee Neil Anderson Patrick Hall William Vincent Steve Fox CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Everett Historical Commission was scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Van Valey House, 2130 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA 98201. Chair White called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. CITIZEN COMMENTS Sherry Steele offered help for anyone using Ancestry.com. Jean Satti-Hewat, resident of the Norton Grand Historic Overlay, provided a list of concerns regarding proposed changes to historic neighborhoods in Metro Everett. She asked that the Historical Commission give attention to and address the following concerns that put the residential nature of the neighborhood at risk: • Up-zoning parts of Norton Grand area to Urban Residential, including change of uses (allowing micro-housing, live/work units). • Nassau St., from Pacific Ave. to 34th St., is changing use from residential with clinic overlay to mixed use developments, including the following uses on ground floors: retail stores, alcohol production/distillery, entertainment/recreation, restaurants/bars, and clubs/lodges. Commercial uses will affect the quiet residential neighborhood. • Development standards are changing for Nassau St. (height increase up to seven stories tall), Rucker Ave. (height increase up to eight stories), and density increasing to no maximum residential limit. • Lot coverage will be changing to 85%. Commissioner Ramstad asked Planning Manager Stalheim about public input for the Metro Everett process. Chair White asked for a detailed list of concerns to be provided at the next meeting. Commissioner Tucker mentioned consideration for establishing a historic overlay for Rucker Hill. Discussion ensued about how to get the neighborhood association involved in the potential overlay. Commissioners asked for Metro Everett to be added to the next meeting agenda. Page 1 of 4 COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner O’Donnell mentioned the passing of prior Historical Commissioner Steve Butterfield and made a correction from February’s discussion of the Swalwell Block being on the register. Commissioner Hall registered for Revitalize WA Conference. Commissioner Morrison gave an update to work at Trinity Episcopal Church. Commissioner Tucker attended the Malstrom Awards and attended a Wallingford Neighborhood Talk. Chair White mentioned an upcoming event, History Mystery, on April 3rd at 6 p.m. at the Everett Public Library; library is requesting help in identifying photos. Commissioner Vincent provided an update on touching base with Kyle Evans, Digital Communications Specialist, and Kathleen Sofer, Public Affairs Specialist, at the Port of Everett. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Ramstad made two corrections. Commissioner O’Donnell made two corrections. Commissioner Cameron-Behee made one correction. Commissioner O’Donnell moved to approve the February 27, 2018 minutes as corrected. Motion seconded by Commissioner Cameron-Behee. Motion passed unanimously. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA None. DISCUSSION, NAMING PROPOSAL Assistant Planner Landry provided a brief update. Public comment is rescheduled for May, 2018. Bob Leonard, Parks Department, briefed the Commission on the current status for the proposal. The proposed park is in the Glacier View Neighborhood. The YMCA and the City of Everett are reviewing a mutual agreement. Pending City Council review in May, the park will be brought to the Historical Commission for naming. Commissioners discussed ideas for the park name, including Claremont and Glacier View. The proposed park is intended to serve the surrounding neighborhood. Commissioner O’Donnell mentioned comments from residents, who are not in favor of the name Claremont. Assistant Planner Landry briefed the Commission on the public notice process. Chair White mentioned the last naming process for Wetmore Plaza and the description that helped in the decision. He provided a brief historical background to the proposed park’s neighborhood. Commissioners agreed that the neighborhood input would be helpful in the decision. DISCUSSION, 2601 VIRGINIA AVENUE Assistant Planner Landry presented a briefing on the project. The Commission is asked to provide recommendation at the next meeting for the infill dwelling unit. She Page 2 of 4 asked for Commissioners to discuss any questions they may have and other comments to address at the next meeting. Cory Ryan, property owner, stated his appreciation for the Commission and his work with staff to comply with the historic guidelines. Commissioner Cameron-Behee asked for clarity on the proposed plans. The existing home will have a proposed attached two story addition. The existing garage will be demolished to accommodate a new garage and infill dwelling unit above. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed addition to the existing single family residence. Removal of the shingle skirting, existing versus proposed siding, and 2nd story addition band lining up to the existing home were discussed. Commissioner Fox inquired about massing standards for the historic overlay and if the proposal was compliant. Commissioners asked that the proposed construction be on the same elevation sheet, to see what the proposal will look like from Virginia Avenue to the alley. The combined drawing will be included in the packet for the next meeting. RECOMMENDATION OF COA, 1332 RUCKER AVENUE Assistant Planner Landry presented a briefing on the project. A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is required for the Everett Register property. The COA is for Phase II of renovation work to interior and expansion of kitchen. Work outside of the original home is not included in future Special Valuation considerations. Commissioners discussed public views to addition and compatibility. Commissioner Ramstad moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness, motion seconded by Commissioner Tucker. Motion passed unanimously. EVERETT REGISTER Staff mailed out letters to property owners and subject properties per assessor information. Discussion ensued regarding next steps. Commissioners agreed that if property owners haven’t responded by the next meeting, to pursue other means of contact. Commissioner Tucker will touch base with Downtown Everett Association regarding this effort. Commissioner Anderson mentioned that he has been able to touch base with the property owner at 1502 Hewitt Avenue and there is interest in listing it on the Register. CLG WALKING TOUR Assistant Planner Landry asked for feedback from Commissioners for the tours. She mentioned a pilot test for the tour on June 2nd. Work is still pending on creative writing and graphic design services for the grant. Chair White asked that Commissioners check out the tours on their mobile devices before the next meeting. Page 3 of 4 PROJECT UPDATES None. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will focus on Everett Register listings, Metro Everett, and action for 2601 Virginia Avenue. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT Chair White moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Commissioner Ramstad. Motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 8:34 pm. Page 4 of 4