Heritage Commission

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 Heritage Commission Heritage Commission Contact: Marygrace Goddu (360) 753-8031 Monday, November 1, 2021 12:00 PM On Site - 1606 Columbia Street Heritage Review Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Miller called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. 1.a ROLL CALL Present: 3 - Chair Holly Davies, Commissioner Gary Stedman and Commissioner Sheila Swalling Excused: 2 - Commissioner Jessica Hull and Commissioner Kenneth House OTHERS PRESENT Historic Preservation Officer Marygrace Goddu Homeowners Keith and Sharon Aubry Phillips Design Contractor Ben Phillips 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. and Ms. Aubry shared their plans and reasons for the desired alterations. The west side of the home's second floor is very dark and windowless; they currently use it for office space. The addition will open a view to the Capitol Campus and introduce natural lighting. Mr. Phillips provided detailed plans for the addition that will fully replicate the materials and design details in the existing window at this elevation, with the only difference being the use of double-paned glass. 4. BUSINESS ITEMS 4.a 21-1048 Review Permit #21-4868, 1606 Columbia St. SW, Proposed Window Addition Ms. Goddu provided information regarding the permit review for 1606 Columbia Street. City of Olympia Page 1 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes November 1, 2021 Commissioner Swalling asked about maintaining symmetry of the window placement by setting a singe window on each side of the existing, rather than adding only to the north, noting that, as proposed, the new windows may crowd the roof line. She noted she did not have a serious objection. Commissioner Miller noted the windows on the south elevation are not symmetrical. Commissioner Davies pointed out the asymmetry in the home's design. All Commissioner's agreed symmetry is not a character-defining feature of the home, and the addition at a side elevation will not have an overall negative impact on the home. Commissioner Davies moved, seconded by Commissioner Swalling, to recommend the approval of the proposed addition by the Building Official as long as the new windows replicate the existing set on the second floor north elevation exactly in their material and design (except for the use of doubled-paned glass). The motion passed. 5. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12:21 p.m. City of Olympia Page 2