Everett Historical Commission

Everett Historical Commission Meeting Summary November 28, 2023 Commissioners Staff Guest Arnold Morrison, Chair Alex Byrd Tom Rochon Patrick Hall, Vice Chair Becky A. McCrary Jorge Garcia Madison Vazquez Ed Peterson Theresa Gemmer Christine Svihus Jean Satti-Hewat Robert Barren Attendance The meeting convened at 6:30 pm with a roll call of Commissioners. Acceptance of Agenda Chair Morrison made a motion to accept the November 28, 2023, agenda. It was seconded by Commissioner Barren and approved unanimously. Citizen comments (for items not on tonight’s agenda) There were no citizen comments for items not on the agenda. Approval of October Meeting Summary Vice Chair Hall made a motion to approve the October 24, 2023, meeting summary. Commissioner Gemmer seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously. 1524 Grand Ave Design Review The subject property is zoned R-2 (single-family detached medium density) and in the Rucker Grand Historic Overlay Zone. The approximately 5,600 square foot lot is developed with a single-family residence that is a contributing structure to the historic overlay. The applicant proposes to cover 236 square feet of the existing deck that is attached to the rear of the residence. The Historical Commission reviewed the proposed addition at the November 28, 2023, meeting, for compliance with the Neighborhood Conservation Guidelines. Vice Chair Hall made a motion to make a recommendation of approval to the planning director. It was seconded by Commissioner Vazquez and approved unanimously. Comprehensive Plan Work The Historical Commission will review the actions from the Everett Downtown Historic Preservation Plan. Staff will provide the commission with a Microsoft Word version of the action items. Vice Chair Hall asked the Downtown Everett Association Design Committee to review the plan and the commission discussed reaching out to other stakeholders for feedback. Becky McCrary will be taking the Historic Preservation Element to the Planning Commission on Tuesday, December 5th and will let them know the Historical Commission would like to have a meeting with the Planning Commission. There will be a Comprehensive Plan Workshop on Thursday, December 14th with the Historical Commission. After this workshop, staff will create a draft element for the commission to review and provide feedback. 1 Next Meeting (date and subject) The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The commission will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. Staff and Commissioner Comments Commissioner Gemmer reminded staff and the commission about the Historic Everett calendars they create each year. Vice Chair Hall announced that he stepped down as the president of the Downtown Everett Association and a new president was elected. Staff reminded the commission that we have one vacant position. A recording of the full meeting is available upon request. 2