HomeMy WebLinkAbout070224 HPC Meeting PacketAgenda
Historic Preservation Committee
Regular Meeting
3:00 PM, Tuesday, July 2, 2024
City Hall O floor conference room, 250 Madison St, Port Townsend, WA
98368
• J Join in person; via computer or tablet at http://ioinwebinar.com enter the 9
digit Webinar ID 208387787; or by phone (listen only) United States: +1 (562)-
247-8422 access code: 184-809-509#
• Local Dial In — (360) 390-5064 access code: 184-809-509#
• Submit public comment to be included in the meeting record to:
https://Publiccomment.fillout.com/citvofpt
1. Roll Call: Craig Britton (Chair), Walter Galitzki (Vice Chair), Kathleen Knoblock,
Monica Mader and Michael D'Alessandro. Monica MickHager (Council Liaison)
2. Approval of Minutes:
A. Review of:
June 4, 2024 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes
3. Correspondence/Attachments: Marvin Continuing Education Courses
Descriptions
4. Public Comment (for Items not on the Agenda):
5. Old Business:
A. HPC24-007, Kellogg Building window and fagade repair
929 Water St.
Owner: Duncan Kellogg
Applicable Guidelines (for windows): Secretary of the Interior's
Guidelines for Rehabilitation, particularly Guideline No. 9:
New ... exterior alterations, or related new construction will not
destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that
characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated
from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials,
features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the
integrity of the property and its environment.
Staff recap and sub -committee report
Public Comment (3-minute limit per person)
HPC Questions and, if appropriate, Deliberation and Recommendation
6. New Business:
A. HPC24-023, 909 Monroe St.
Replace non -historic wood shake roofing with standing metal seam
Owner/Rep: Janet Burr
Applicable Guidelines: Locally adopted Roofing Guidelines; and,
Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for Rehabilitation, particularly
Guideline No. 9:
New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction
will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial
relationships that characterize the property. The new work shall
be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the
historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and
massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment.
Applicant and Staff Presentation
Public Comment (3-minute limit per person)
HPC Questions and, if appropriate, Deliberation and Recommendation
7. Other Business:
A. 2024 Workplan continued effort to:
i. Consider a staff drafted Comp Plan Policy addition;
ii. Consider a Summary Paper of suggested CP Policy edits, etc.
iii. Review of available draft Guidelines;
iv. Consider meeting date (late July?) to review historic property
inventory (HPI) work done outside the NHLD; and,
v. Review Mayor Faber's letter on 2025 Workplan requests.
8. Upcoming Meeting(s):
A. Next Regular Meeting scheduled for Aug 6, 2024
9. Adjournment:
W
H
z
/-"
.0
WE
P
LM
Vf �
O Q
CO O
G \
s
3
47
�
w
U
Ll E
-
c0.>
3 Gl
a cc
L
v
O
4-
QJ
N
E
a
-
U
O
L
co
tai
U
�n
Q
�
*'
p v p
> U
QJ
N
E N
(U u to
E 4J a) �
m v �, aa)
Q� CiJ�
Ln E v�
E L O
Q
=i O f6
L v
a--' �
O U
3 d p
c6 U 2 U
N
�
D
w
O
N
O
N
N
L--
0
Q
O
L
O
L
Q
3
o
m
v
Q
_
f°
U
Q v
N 0
0-
v
N L
O 4J
N
N
C
Q .-
Q
c
p
z
4a
GJ
s
G1
�'
3
�
C
V
O
�
�
O
�
�
O
o
>
Q•
�
N
i.l
i
Q
_
Q
y
0
u
Q
u
LO
4-
0
N
cu
0-
C
O
O Q
ca
O O
v E
O
3 Gl
a cC
i
v
3 7
c
N
i v H
U 3
0
O U
i
o 0 0
a)
o o
0
U
O
co
c v
>
a) O
v 3
0 •O L
C 0 L C �C
_
� +' .L O
cn �' aXi ° 3
a
O
z
a)
O
z
`-
0
°
E
1bn
N
v
Q
p
3
a
Q
a)
+,
0
0
_
-0
3
O_
o
0
>
O
a)
O
}
0
c
N
N
m
0
4'
�
X
a)
0O
O
E
c§
i
Q
U
c
o v
0
aJ
m U
L
N �
�
0 f0
om
N
O
NM
a)
iJ
•U
L
0 N
>
m
N
�••'
V
cu
+'
(3)
3�
w
U
•3
aJ=
om 3
C
aJ
+U
a)
O
Y
• V
N Q
+-i
M
L
C:
i
V
•L
Li -
+-
3
LA
m
� L
ai
� M
(E
a)
V
W
4l
3
0
..
C
v~
3
0
E
i
bn
+J
a)
0
U
•O
i
O
bA
Q
4
O
J
N 'O
Q
LO
a-'
w
cu
C
a)
N
a)
F5 E
N
cD MQ
- E
N
X
V)
a.;
ami
41
cu
w
3
'6
�
L
a)
.N
N
m
O
cuL
},
N
O E
m
X
LL I
a)(B
.�
3
O
J
J
i
+,
O
N
4,
N
0 �
N
N
O
y
O
.�
N
3
a
O
0
•�
O
E
w
Y�
o
°
4
C
M
wom
bm
o
L
a
v
c
N
a
bOD
o
LL
'�
cu
NCL
v
fTS
al
N
L
y
++
E°�'
a�
c
a
Q"
°J
E
a
3
ti010
to
o
H
=ZQ
'ate
m
0>
4°
N
o
=OQ
U
L
N
3
O
bD
O bA
N
*'
a)
U
H
a
Q
O
Z
v� .�
m
°; 0
a`�o
v
.�
a
LO
0
N
N
0)
cu
0-
O Q
O O
r
+, M
c
4� 0
O t
E
E O
Ol
u E
v
u
a c01c
> UE tab
" "
SZ U
SZ a V a
to a
E �n O
to � s +_+
N
to
LI ++ t0 C a
a O
3 v >
O O sZ L
42 o
U tB
a a cu a O
>p +' m Q =
E O M, >. m
+� O +; +� �
4- cn a by
Y U L E
a (B O
c� L=ns m
_0
Q)
O
Q
Q
a•
N
o
`^
OL
C
N O
`^ •E
a
o
'in4-1
mO
> N a
4- p ,>
U taA
d QJ
tB Q
a
to O L
U
M Q
L
O QJ
+ } U
u
a Q U
en Q a
to s
+,
n 3 M
taA
C
+�
E
x
a
v
Ln
O
N
bA
a)o
+�
=
Ln
4-
vai
E
�O
=
O
4-
Q
U
H
C
'6
a+
E
Zn
2
m
s
a
�'
a
�,
U
a
Ln
a
C
d
2
C
QJ
of
Y
x
"
a
v
N
>
o
a
+_
U
-
o
•3
QJ
a
o
.X
o
a;
E
U
\
a
s
p
N
M
N
+-,
E
O
N
a
L
C
tan
L
L
a
-
s
N
a
do
a,
s
~
+J
+N+
Q
LA
�
Q
a
Q
C
C
O
=
O
�
caa
•�
�
�
�
C
�
a)C
N
LE
LA
4-
LA
a
a
+
O
a
O
a
a
QJ
Q-
O
E
N
L
sz
O
U
C
W
N
N
U=
C
N
N
O
s
t6
+'
tan
*'
s
Q
O
'L
>
a
f0
}
t6
—
•
4-
L
E
a
4�
O
NO
O
p
0
CL
QB
CL
a)
Cp
O
Ln
tn
C
0
t
O
p
O
L
Y
U
>�
L
O
a
Q
C
'
m
a
Q
Ln
a
a
O+
U
Ln
+•'
Q
C
'-
t6
C
a
a
a
v)
w
_
U
N
f6
m
--�
N
p
Q
p
�C
E
�
O
m
'p
0
s
i
Q
O
�
pLp
�_
L
QJ
E
0
t6
n
v
+
QJ
iZ
C'0
_
C
U
-C
t06
N
a+
-DQOQ00)
U
aN
v
a
L
L
>
�
E
Ln
O
W
>
Q
0
..
U
a
+J
E
`0QJ
os4.
VO
O
s
)
N
O
M
a
-O
C
?r
ub
C
Q
s
O
U
O
Q
E
OU
Q
a
L
U
tB
(n
Q
Q
p
tan
O
O
a
i
�
~
Co
a
E
v
N
t0
O
3
C
C
C
Y
E
C
bA
taA
a
'C
O
U
a
+
O
L
tB
U
•�
C
Q
L
O
O
t0
+'
.�
i
-
O
N
s
m
m
>
cn
tw
t6
u
p
u
Q
C
vi
U
++
a
`U
'a
N
tan
4.1 {�
a
t0
L
Q
Q
L
+
cn
+
O
O
a
s
to
_
Ln
blo
x
E
O
N
-
N
O
N
U
tB
O
a
+�
a
s>.
+�
O
`0
L
S
E
a
3
a
m
O
N
O
4)
a)U
C
let�6
(E
C
a)L
E
s
�O
CA
to
j L
s
O
Q
O
N
Ln
0
cn
to
Q
ai
C
O
'C
N
p
V
C
M`_
lD
N
a
LA
a
X
w
bA
WC
O
to
Ln
C
QJ
a
Y
V
a
O
'+�
=
U
CL
coif
a
Q
GJ
o
E
L
a
o
a
°
o
C
c
v�
ago
nn
a
E
*'
o
u
a
v
N
c
o
ago
a
L
u
E
L
cts
c
3
E—
O
a
>_
U
3
�'
aj
Q
Q
N
a
>
0
�
a
L
d
2
O
0
a
O
to
ra
v
v
U
O
`n
E—
c
�'
3�
v
cts
p
ro
U
a`
n
3
s
�'
�'
3
v
.�
to
a
.�
n
s
n
�'
�'
LO
0
M
N
cu
0-
c
O
O Q
O O
3
'a
E
U c
u G
a c01c
o 5, (a i >• _0 v
c 0 -0 � �
�•� v O
o Y Ei
Q -p U0 N 0O O
>
0 Y v
U Ln
N L
O
O E 4' N O
L (�
f° L ate+ N C
OU O p N
p U
-6 U >
> v O v OL +'
OU a- aj
C C
U V °
+� (O (O 0
N U N O Q
+� `~ +, L O
CL
(D ° CL ° o
O
>
+�
u
In
L
U
L
L
�--+
N
�-•+
Qi
°
N
41
E
%
C
Zn
E
bA
L
lVJ
dA
N
u
•_
s
an
0)
o
"a
O
+_+
Q
to
>
U
v
O
s
N
to
aJ
L
C
(9
C
O
3
—
N
a)
L
N
�r
p
(O
U
L
L
N
U
fB
N
N
>
N
f0
L
V
N
4,
L
Q
V
p
QJ
>
U
+'
C
}'
°
U
N
+J
X
ELp
O
dA
N•
(6
'n
a
N
C
'i
aJ
3
i
M
-0'V
U
1
—_
CUD
N
`�
U
4A
`�
a
'�
>'
N
p
O
*'
0O
a)C6
a)E
+�
a'
N
a)L
4%
l]A
a
N
N
a,
N
-
N
L
aJ
v
C�
C
�
l]A
(�{
>'
nn
E
°
v�
W
c
a
1
>
v
L
}
2�
a
N
)
Q
v
N
(O
f6
C
C
C
a--�
L
a�
L
U
C
�
�F
a°°
U
m
'�
L
(�
L
•U
+�
N
U
H
Q)
c
G
a
•�
f6
a
U
f�
+
Q
O
C
N
C
m
dJ
o
Q
N
m
u
C
L
a!
U
7
O
N
N
-6
ate+
N
i
p
°
v
_
}
m
N
Q
N
L
O
c
N
�
�
a••'
O
mo
i
O
(>
Q
U
Q
+'
L
O
V
++
O
L
m
U
C�'6
N
N
N
N
N
C
(6
aJ
>,
N
L
N
d
aJ
L
m
?�
u
Y
L
0u
L
co:
Q
U
+�-+
aJ
L
Q
U
L
dA
>
>
O
C
X
aJ
N
+�
>
O
a)
(O
Y
N
N
N
.6
(ULA-a
O
s
s
ro
O
D
Y
E
>
m
�
�
�_
~
=
Cf
p
is
3
N
�
N
a
LL
3
i
0)a
>
N
Y
U
i
N
L
N
L
(B
O
7
4->.
L
41
f0
O
V
0—
LL
N
Y
U
a
U
0
N
4-0
w
w
N
C�
C
a
a'
.L
O
m
U
-
N
m
a'
Q
i
aJ
aJ
E
v
O
°
Q>
c
dJ
O
N
O
V
�
LA
Q
vUi
-0
N
N
E
aJ
m
O
1-
4
O
O
O
a)
U,�
N
s
N
a
U
u2
(U
a
a''
H
Cy
C
a1
i
L
OL
U
USA
C6
+�
•�
p
Z
L
tw
U
QJ
fl
aJ
>,
C
N
O
a-
.X
a-+
N
�+
i
+�
O
4-
E
U
N
c
a)
LnN
..
N
Q
a
p
..
•CL
E
m
E
t
CL
O
N
Y
v
E
C
c6
y
v
0
a,
E
N
o
*'
Q
L
mg--U
F
c
u
ai
pp
L
tw
�j
E
C�
aj
(O
'N
4'
L
E>
bm
E
U
N
f0
O
E
N
O
+'
N
N
w>
U
U
p
`^
Q
O
L
u
U
++
f0
°
aj
C
aJ
QJ
E
L
v
a
u
C
v
Q
(O
Q
4-
S
�_
0
M
d
y
U
U
4�
°
Q
d
M
Q�
a)
0E
°°
>
u
U
H
Q
Q
U
chi)
41
i1
d
p
Q
+'
�n
c
u
U>
v
N
v°
U
>
a
v,
j
LO
4-
0
N
cu
0-
c
C U
C
c� O
G
C
a7
0
U E
v E
U
a cc
v
E
a
N
O
Q-
O
Q
Ti
>
i
L
'
v
�C
C
0
U
E
Q
N
N
E
Q
o
o
6i
4'
0
N
bn
C
41
O
ai
E
ai
N
(O
N
(B
bD
O1
c 3
3
m
i
L
Q
o d
z
a
LO
O
N
cu
0-
AIA
Continuing
Education
Marvin understands the trnportance of continuing education and strives to bring YOU the courses
that will help
you stay up to date on trends, window and door innovations, historic rehabilitation, and more,
Contact YOUr local Marvin Architectural Representative to schedUle an in -person or virtUal presentation,
TRENDS IN WINDOWS AND DOO�RS . . . ........ .
CERTIFICATION
------ — . . . ... ........... .
Fenestration's Role in Modern ArGhitecture and Design (Modean Fen22)
From the beginning, windows and doors have played a critical role, in Modern arChiteCtUre and desi(Jn. This
I L.(J
presentation will provide a detailed analysis of exisOngfenestration systerns and ernerging trends used ir-1
rnodern design. Partidpants will walk away with a stronger understanding of crap at V're of Modern
design and of fenestration options,, technology and perforniance needed to bring this aesthetic to life.
. . . . ....... . .- . ..... _.____..___ . . . .. ...... . .....
___....___ . . ....... ....
Exterior Glass Doors: Improve Function, Performance and Well -Being in Residential Design
(ExtG Doors Res22)
"T'he Use of exterior, glass doors changes the experience of the horneowner by contr�ibuhng to healthier, more
L. (i � �-i SW
appealing sp.,1aces and strengthening are connection between indoors and out. This course looks at the variety
of exterior glass doors available, their design characteristics, performance considerafic)ns, and how they can
irripact well-being for residential c.ustomers,
. . . .. ...... _ . ......... . . ..........
HISTORIC REHABILITATION . ... ... . .. . ...
CERTIFICATION
Historic Rehabilitation of the Cincinnati MUSIc Hall (HIstRehabCMH)
This course a4ris to demonstrate the initial planning, research, daSign, and execution that goes into a large
I LU I HSW
window rehabilitation project through the lens of a key National Historic i andmark, the Cincinnati Music Hali,
buR in 1878.
....... ... -------
Fenestration Solutions for Historic Rehabilitation Projects (His tor!cRehab4)
Complexities SWround the rehabilitation of an historic building: tax credits, standards and guidelines,
performance reqUir-Wnents, and the rwige of prodLrCt solutions avaiIaWe based on the bUitding's condNon and
I LLJ I HSW
intende,,d use. This COUrse will educate participants on the irnportance of ferrestration in relation to the building' S
exterior, provide best practices to be employed and examine how Standards and Guideiines from the US
Department of h-rterior are applied to window repair or, window replacernent.
FENESTRATION MATERIALS AND TESTING
CERTIFICATION
Understanding Key Performance Factors for Window and Door Exterior Finishes
(WDExtFinishes)
extereor finish you select for U'ie windows and doors play a key scale 'in the clurabihty, lorrg4enrr
I Ltd
rnaintenance, and lasting beauty of any resrderifial or corrmercial building. In tHs course, you will learn abOLA
industry standards and factors you need to weigh in specifying the finist'i based on the project requirements.
. ...... . . ........ 111.,,.,--...-"""---...-...._ .... ....... . .......... . ...... . ........ - - — - - - - - -----
Meeting Design and Performance Requirements with Pultruded Fiberglass Windows and
. .. . . ...... ... . ....
Doors (Pulfiber23)
This course will farniliarize you with tf,w basic aspects of fiberglass composites, with a specific ernphasis on
pultruded fit)erglass. By exarriin4ig the per-forrnance characteristics, durability and nUrnerous envircmmentai
'I LU HSW
advantages Of pUltruded fiberglass, this r,,ourse will oudine the advantages of windows and doors rnade frorn
puttruded fiberglass and use (.,,ase studies to den")onstrate applications across as wide variety of rnuiti-family and
corrunercial btAd environments.
__.._11...____..111 ..... . . . ...... . ......... ..... . ...... .. . - . . ..... . .......... . . . . . . ........... - . . ...... . ...
MARVINt 2024 Marvin L u rnber and Cedw CO3, LL( AR rights reserved, 412024
Historic Preservation Committee
Re: Kellogg Building, Window Repair
H PC24-007
On June 7th, I participated in a site visit meeting with the property owner, Duncan
Kellogg; City staff members John McDonagh and Matt Logue; and fellow HPC member
Walter Galitzki as part of a subcommittee to review a proposed storefront replacement at
929 Water St. While reviewing the window sample provided on -site and assessing the
various states of disrepair and conditions, there was a holistic recommendation to explore
alternative window stop profiles with the glazier (such as beveled or rounded profiles). In a
follow-up with John McDonagh, it was relayed that the size of the square stops is
dimensionally smaller than previously communicated. After thorough conversations with
the owner and the City, all options appear to have been thoroughly explored, with the
originally proposed profile being the most minimal in size. It is my recommendation, as part
of the subcommittee that has explored this issue, to approve the window profile Duncan
Kellogg has proposed.
Sincerely,
Monica Mader
r F f
06/20/2024
14 0 Port
Townsend
PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW
Of Proposal(s)
Within the National Historic Landmark District
APPLICATION #: mHPC t--M
mt Name: .t:t
MailAddress:..._~..
Da..Phone .,www...... __......"310w.... °.. .
Email Address:
r l It tec esi ..:er �a� a.... w.:....._ ...
A � . � tative°
Email Address: m mm
.__,. ...w w .,..._w_._ .....
Da Phone:
�..... ......... mw_ ..._Mw:wk_vw._w _.........
Project Street Address 130
H
Parcel Number:
p `f d rent from
Pro ert ~Owner Narne __.�...._...... ww.__.._..._...
Dav Phone:
/. „w -... �.� .� m,�� dam �~ �� De� 1 ro act Deco ton t
All applic and property owners rawst sign the app�catton below to signify agreement wtl the
proposed application.
The Applicants) hereby certifies that all of the above statements and information contained in any
exhibits, plotplans, or other transmittals made herewith are true andprovide an accurate presentation of
the proposed project. The applicant(s) acknowledges that any action taken by the City of Port Townsend
based in whole or in part on this application may be reversed if it develops that any such statement or
other information contained herein is false.
The undersigned hereby saves and holds the City of Port Townsend harmless from any and all causes of
action, judgments, claims, or demands, or from any liability of any nature arising from any
noncompliance with any restrictive covenants, plat restrictions, deed restrictions, or other restrictions
which may have been established by parties other than the City of Port Townsend.
Property Owner (if different from applicant)
. /- e 0a
Date
Date
1.24 Page 1 of 2
Narrative re: metal roof
Janet Burr <jburr@olympus.net>
Mon 6/24/2024 7:02 PM
To:Amber Warren aawarren@dtyofpt.us>
CAUTION: External Email
I am choosing a metal roof for the following reasons: Longevity and ease of maintenance, fire safety
(cedar shingles are a fire hazard), asphalt shingles take centuries to decompose and take up lots of
space in the landfill and need to be replaced every 20-30 years, other historical homes in my
neighborhood have metal roofs.
Thank you.
I will bring the metal sample tomorrow or Wednesday.
V—
mo
0
0
x
0
N
O
U_
M
CN
O CJ u
a
U)
E
p
p O m
0
a
c
c
3
O O F
t
0
a
0
D
U
It
N
O
N
N
z.
Photos of roof 909 Madison St.
Janet Burr <jburr@olympus.net>
Mon 6/24/2024 11:44 AM
To:Amber Warren <awarren@cityofpt.us>
CAUTION: External Email
Amber,
Good to meet you today. Let me know if these will work
Thanks
Jan
CAUTION: External Email
CAUTION: External Email
CAUTION: External Email
CAUTION: External Email
CAUTION: External Email
CAUTION: External Email
Sent from my Whone
HPC Regular Meeting, 7/2/24-
Staff suggested Comp Plan edits
• Explore allowing ground floor residential use of historic commercial
buildings.
• Create a grant and/or loan program available to income qualifying property
owners that targets historic home foundation work.
Other Business #7.A.ii I
Cityaf port,@�,�:> David Faber d Mayor 360.32 .2 80 Q dfaber@dty fpt.us
Townsena
April 25, 2024
To: City of Port Townsend Advisory Board Chairs
From: Mayor David Faber
CC: City Council, City Manager John Mauro
RE: Invitation for Advisory Board Input on High -Level 2025 Workplan Priorities
Dear City of Port Townsend Advisory Board Chairs:
Thank you for the work you do to add lasting value to our community. As we keep delivering on
our 2024 strategic workplan and the services our community depends on, we are beginning to
consider the City's priorities for 2025. The City Council, City Manager and City Department
Directors will be holding a workplan retreat on July 22, 2024, to begin our conversation about
those priorities, and, later in the year, to craft and decide on an accompanying 2025 budget.
As a valued community leader and volunteer, and as per the previous few years, I invite you
and your advisory board to help us understand what you believe our most important priorities
should be for 2025. Ultimately, we will all be working together to deliver on that workplan —
including through your advisory body's workplan. We are eager to include your perspectives
and to find common alignment in our work for maximum benefit to our community. For
instance, brief input (e.g., less than a page) on the following questions would be useful:
• What is the status of your work in 2024 to date (i.e., highlights, accomplishments, future
milestones)? What work from this year is likely to continue into 2025?
• What 2-3 priorities do you and your board believe are most important to consider as
part of the overall City workplan and related to your purpose and role as an advisory
body?
• What has gone well this year that we should learn from or consider more broadly?
• Are there things we should stop doing or do differently, both at strategic and
operational levels?
• What else should we be considering?
",
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
211 Madison n trr.et « Suite 2 �� Port "t winsend - WA 98368 1 %NWW wmty fpt.US
Cityaport,@�,��>
...... .............. .
. ....... . .......
Townsena
David Faber d Mayor 1 360.379.2 80 Q dfaber@dty fpt.us
Councilmember and City staff liaisons will work with you to place this item on an upcoming next
board agenda as a starting point. Please feel free to reach out to them with any questions
between now and then.
Prior to the July 22nd retreat, I, my fellow Councilmembers, and City staff will read and consider
your thoughts. It is not a promise that we will advance each suggestion, but given the important
and valued role you play, we will weigh your ideas very seriously and with sincere appreciation.
For a current overview and status update on the 2024 workplan, please see the most recent
City Council workshop meeting (April 8, 2024), including the presentation here:
hih�r�E�rGn�.....ic�.::::4&cliff
In particular, note the seven strategic priorities on slide 3 of the presentation:
faid=3076&meto id=227013
These are likely to continue into 2025. Further, you may wish to review our 2023 annual report
for what we collectively accomplished in 2023. That document is available here:
hans:Z/... !2Et-
Finally, I'd like to thank you and your committees for your continued service to our City Council,
the City and our broader community. It has been an exciting yet challenging last few years.
thank you for your service, dedication, and care for our community and for the essential role
you play in helping to steward productive, civil public engagement and dialogue. I and my
Council colleagues appreciate you and look forward to our continued work together.
Sincerely,
David J. Faber, Mayor
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
250 Madison n treet « Suite 2 „„ Port Twinsend - WA 983681 wwwXmty fpt.US r
City of Port Townsend �OQpORT TOiyy�
Design Guidelines for mo
Exterior Lighting of Non -Residential Properties'
Subject to Historic Design Review.
Purpose
These Design Guidelines are established for the following purposes:
1. To supplement land use regulations which encourage and promote public health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of Port Townsend.
2. To provide guidance to urban design decisions that will promote development of high
environmental and visual quality throughout the City.
3. To assist applicants in the preparation of development applications as part of the City's
Historic Design Review process.
4. To provide for administrative review by the Development Services Department (DSD) of
exterior lighting proposals that are subject to Historic Design Review and which comply with
guidelines adopted by the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) and the City Council.
Introduction
Within Port Townsend's National Landmark Historic District (NHLD), the appropriate use of
external lighting for non-residential buildings and private open areas (such as parking lots) is
important to maintaining overall character.
Historically, lighting was only provided at a building's main entry using lamp oil or kerosene.
Today, the uses put to buildings often require more than one entrance (or exit) be lit using
electricity. The use of subdued lighting in street level storefronts is preferable to having them
dark during evening hours, especially during months where darkness arrives earlier. With
modern lighting technology constantly evolving, the range of fixture types, color spectrum, and
bulb intensity only continues to broaden.
Good exterior lighting is good for business; however, excessive lighting can easily degrade
pedestrian experience and the historical milieu of the town. Safely, well -lit buildings can benefit
and enhance architecture; yet, nighttime views of the sky and stars are valued by residents and
visitors as well. The goals of these guidelines are to describe exterior lighting use that is both
appropriate and fosters an inviting, nighttime atmosphere without creating unnecessary glare and
light pollution, and provides lighting that is compatible with the historic character of Port
Townsend.
Review Process
1. Consistent with PTMC 17.30.050, Historic Design Review requests for all non-residential
exterior lighting that are consistent with these guidelines may be re),riewed administratively
by DSD staff, and either determined to be exempt from design review, or reviewed as a Type
I -A permit application, with a decision made by the DSD Director via a Certificate of
Design Guidelines for- I Non -Residential Exterior Lighting
Review. rrhe determination of either exempt, or a Type 1-A permit, will depend upon
individual circumstances of the application, including site conditions, compatibility of light
fixtures with a specific building, and similar factors.
G nidelinec
A. Objective. All exterior commercial lighting, including that used to illuminate signs and
parking areas, shall be designed to reduce glare impacts to adjacent properties and public rights -
of -way, to use energy efficiently, and to reduce nighttime "light pollution."
1. An exterior lighting plan, that includes specification sheets for each type of fixture
proposed, shall be included with all Historic Design Review applications where new or
revised lighting would be installed.
a. All exterior lighting, including that to illuminate signs, shall be pointed downward
and shielded from direct observation from the air, adjacent properties, and public
rights -of -way. Lighting "spillover" to adjacent properties shall be minimized. Lamps
shall use recessed or flat lenses. Light fixtures shall be "full cutoff' fixtures as defined
by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.
b. Alternative. if use of fixtures which do not meet the "full cutoff' definition are
proposed, other fixtures may be used if it is determined by the DSD director that no
significant light pollution or trespass will result and if the maximum initial lumens
generated by each fixture does not exceed 1,500 lumens in total (approximately
equivalent to an 18-watt LED lamp, 18-watt compact fluorescent or 100-watt
incandescent bulb).
Color Temperature: Historically, exterior lighting associated with buildings in Fort
Townsend was provided by oil or gas, or by incandescent light bulbs. The color
temperature of these types of lighting did not typically exceed 2700K, so the light had a
yellowish tint. To maintain this historic nighttime look, new exterior fixtures shall
generally use lamps with a maximum color temperature of 2700K. if an LED fixture that
otherwise meets these guidelines is only available with 3000K or higher color temp lamps,
3000K may be approved through the Type I -A permit application process.
New street lights shall comply with this guideline, and replacement of existing street light
lamps, whether maintained by the City or by the PUD, shall comply with this guideline.
4. Lighting in exterior canopies shall be recessed so that the lens does not drop below the
levti bottom edge of the canopy.
5. Except at Memorial Field, exterior light poles shall not exceed a height of 17 feet above
grade, including the base.
Design Guidelines for- 2 Non -Residential Exterior Lighting
Commented [JM11: Staffwould suggest amended
language which allows for issuance of a Waiver from Design
Review if new lighting is consistent with these guidelines.
6. When lighting is used for security, it will be reviewed as a Type 1-A permit application.
Security lighting is not allowed to stay on continuously. Depending on circumstances, this
can be accomplished through the use of light sensors, motion sensors, andAer timers, is
required or other similar devices, subject to approval.
7. Exterior lighting shall be limited to nighttime business hours only. Lighting shall be
located near the activity needing illumination. Walkways, entrances, and parking areas may
be lit during nighttime business hours, but such lighting shall be the minimum necessary
for safety. Lighting in parking lots should be of uniform intensity, since the eye cannot
easily adapt to areas of darkness and brightness in proximity to one another.
8. Buildings shall not be outlined with neon or other lighting, except lighting that is part of
the Port Townsend Main Street seasonal building lighting program. The use of storefront
window lighting that conforms with these guidelines (directed downward, does not spill
outward, etc.) is encouraged.
8. If, once installed, lighting is found to be performing in violation of these standards, the
City may require the business owner to take corrective action to bring the lighting into
compliance.
9. Lighting shall be maintained to meet these standards at all times.
10. Nighttime lighting of the American flag is exempt from the provisions of this chapter,
except that such lighting shall not provide direct glare to neighboring properties or traffic.
Examples
M, Unsh aided
rw
„....... . r�,r„-y I t. "•.._,.
n
W�y'�il"Md Y/F d:�M1"
Yygwl; aW ",rh h5tl N`pGUnl�'xtlY,hu�W �u
ShieldedBpM
M;u xre��� we
oe ry;;mm� eriui�)
s
�"'.
sea F4 i��mi
firma mXxscBL �Mn m,am Bvm:M
"Unshielded" does not meet these guidelines
"Shielded" typically does meet these guidelines
Design Guidelines for
Non -Residential Exterior Lighting
Examples of exterior fixtures that are shielded and compatible with the historic character
ofhurt Townsend, Fixtures similar to these will most likely meet the guidelines:
Design Guidelines for
Mon -Residential Exterior Lighting
City of Port Townsend
Design Guidelines for Solar installations
On Historic Structures
Purpose
These Design Guidelines are established for the following purposes:
1. To supplement land use regulations which encourage and promote public health, safety
and welfare of the citizens of Port Townsend.
2. To provide guidance to ufb for design decisions that will promote development of high
environmental and visual quality and historical character throughout the City.
3. To assist applicants in the preparation of development applications.
4. To provide for administrative review by the Development Services Department (DSD) of
routine witide solar device permit applications that satisfy guidelines adopted by the
Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) and the City Council.
Introduction
Across the nation, there is a rapidly growing trend toward retrofitting homes to be more energy
efficient. These efforts have seen solar panels and other solar devices, such as radiant water
heaters, becoming increasingly popular as the use of alternative energy sources become more
readily available to the general public.
When planning the installation of solar panels, the overall objective is to preserve character -
defining features and historic fabric while accommodating the need for solar access to the
greatest extent possible. All solar panel installations must be considered on a case by case basis
recognizing that the best option will depend on the characteristics of the property under
consideration.
For purposes of these guidelines, the term "solar devices" shall include solar panels, solar water
heaters, photovoltaic shingles, and any other installation that uses solar energy for mechanical or
electrical purposes.
Review Process
1. All solar device installations on historic residences designated as Secondary contributing
structures shall be reviewed administratively by DSD staff with a decision made by the
DSD Director.
2. Except where the guidelines below provide for administrative review, solar device
installations on all other structures subject to PTMC 17.30 (i.e. Pivotal and Primary
residences; all other commercial, public, religious and maritime trade buildings within
the historic overlay district; other structures determined by DSD to be historic that lie
outside the historic overlay district) shall be subject to Type I -A review and
recommendation by the Historic Preservation Committee (HPC) with a final decision
made by the DSD Director in a formal Certificate of Review.
Design Guidelines for Solar Installations
Guidelines
Installation of a solar device on a historic building is permitted only after other locations
on the subject property, such as an accessory outbuilding (whether historic or non -
historic), have been investigated and determined infeasible.
2. Where possible, solar devices shall be installed in a compatible location on the site or on
a non -historic building or addition where it will have minimal impact on the historic
building and its site.
3. Solar device(s) shall be installed on a historic building so that it is not visible or only
minimally visible from the public right of way. For example, on a flat roof set solar
panels back to take advantage of a parapet or other roof feature to screen solar panels
from view; or on a secondary slope of a roof, out of view from the adjoining public
rights -of -way.
4. On pitched roofs, solar roof devices shall be installed ffeffi flat or parallel to the roof to
reduce visibility.
5. Solar device installations on the flat roofs of brick commercial buildings within the
historic overlay district shall be reviewed administratively by the DSD Director. In these
cases, solar devices may be installed at no more that 40' so long as the applicant
demonstrates that doing so will not cause the installation to be visible from the adjoining
rights -of -way.
6. Freestanding or detached on -site solar devices shall be installed in locations that
minimize visibility from the public right of way.. and from neighboring properties. These
systems shall be screened from the public right of way with materials elsewhere in the
district such as fencing or vegetation of suitable scale for the district and setting.
Placement and design shall not detract from the historic character of the site or destroy
historic landscape materials.
£Weer
7. Solar device frame work and mounting systems shall be of a non -reflective color, such as
an anodized finish, that is compatible in color to established roof materials. Mechanical
equipment associated with the solar device system shall be treated as unobtrusive as
possible.
Trees in city right-of-way shall be preserved consistent with City code and not be topped
or removed to improve solar access to a property.
2 Design Guidelines for Solar Installations