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MINUTES
Historic Preservation Commission
December 11, 1990
The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called
to order by Pete Raab, chairman, at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Pete Raab, Liz Smith, Teresa Goldsmith, Tom Johnson, Ann Landis,
Jean Anderson. Absent: Mike Yawman. Rick Sepler represented the Planning
Department. Guests: William Walcott, Patricia Warren of the Jefferson County
Historical Society, and Sheri Robison of the Main Stteet Project.
Raab read a draft of a letter to be sent to the local American Legion Post
recognizing the historic value of their building; that they have tax benefits
available if renovation is undertaken; and requesting building history and
photos. It was approved.
Minutes were approved as written.
It has been decided that the valuation process for the N. D. Hill Building
will be frozen until the currentrenevation project is finished, hopefully in
April. The County Assessor will backdate the applicatímn¡ to the end of 1990.
It was noted that, even though the new deck is larger than the original deck,
if it can be proven that the larger deck is structurally necessary for the
stability of the back wall of the building, the entire deck expense can be claimed.
It was stated that as of Dec. 18th, the new waterfront plan, including
mandatory compliance for review applicants within the Waterfront Design Guide-
lines Overlay District will be in effect.
An application by William Walcott to move a stairway behind 936 Water Street
from one side of the back to the other as required by the City because of an
exhaust pipe near the existing stairs was granted unanimously.
The Rose Theater application will be considered Jan. 8. Johnson and Raab
will continue as the review committee.
The question of whether, in the order of business,"communications" should
be scheduled before "minutes approval" arose. Sepler will check.
It has been discovered that the Swan Hotel cabins were moved Ín 1936 from
"the hole" (now the football field) to their present location. Per Senior DeLeo,
elderly Mr. Tibbals lived in one of the cabins at one time. Discussion as to
their cultural and/or architectural significance ensued - not resolved.
The terms of three Commission members expire at the end of 1990. It was
suggested that those who are affected speak to the mayor concerning reappointment
or resignation.
After Dec. 18th, HPC will always be scheduled into the Council Chamber so
there will be room for design review presentations. It was decided that an
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"L" -shaped table will be used for hrmal reviews but that a square would be
more conducive to the more informal input required for preliminary reviews.
The review period has been extended from 30 days to 60 days, but the necessity
to move applications through as rapidly as possible remains.
It was announced that the budget requested by the Planning Department
(including HPC's budget) was passed by City Council. There will be statements
each month or quarter showing a summary of HPC expenses for the period. Kathryn
Johnson will be working with Sepler, readying design application packets for
review.
It was recommended that a special valuation application infotmation sheet
needs to be developed to hand out to applicants to avoid unnecessary delays during
the valuation process. The Planning Department will prepare same, using a brochure
from the State Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation asa .guide.
A brochure stating the current design guidelines is being revised and
printed. It will be available for sale but also will be available at City Hall
and the library for reading. An appeal process has been developed for design
review applicants. At this time, appeal will cost $250 plus a b0ndequivalent
to the costs incurred by City Council to hear the appeal, according to Sepler.
The appeal , procedure is spelled out in the final design guideline ordinance (#2216).
Meeting adjourned by Raab at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Secretary
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FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE
HISTORIC PRF~C;ERVATION COMMISSION
Date:
11 December 1990
Re:
Design Review Application 9012-1, William Wollcot
Exterior staircase Relocation .
After respectful consideration of the above-referenced application
including on-site inspection of the property, and after receiving
public testimony, the Port Townsend Historic Preservation
commission hereby adopts the following findings and conclusions:
Findings of Fact
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The applicant proposes to relocate an existing exterior
stairway, located at the rear of 936 Water street. The
applicant seeks approval for this relocation to lessen the
impact of fumes emitted from an adjacent restaurant stove
vent.
2. The immediate area in which the stairway is located is defined
by the rear facades of adjacent buildings, the Tyler street-
end, and the embankment formed by Washington street as it
descends the bluff.
3. The existing stairway was constructed approximately one and
one-half years ago, and is of common wood construction. The
balusters of the current stairway are of a contemporary design
which does not feature intermediate railings. Surrounding
staircases (including the adjacent hillclimb to Washington
Street) have railings which feature larger vertical supports,
spaced further apart, and intermediate railings.
Conclusions
1. The relocation of this stairway will require a minimal
alteration of both the building and the site.
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No distinguishing original qualities or character of the
building or site will be destroyed. No distinctive
architectural material or features will be removed.
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The proposed alteration does not seek to create an earlier
appearance.
The existing stairway has not acquired any significance in its
own right.
The existing stairway does not feature any examples of skilled
craftsmanship which merit preservation.
The existing stairway is not a distinctive architectural
feature.
No cleaning or sandblasting of the building will be
undertaken.
No impacts are foreseen on archeological resources at the
site, or immediately adjacent to the site.
The proposed design for the stairway will not destroy
significant historical, architectural or cultural material.
The design if constructed as recommended will be compatible
with the size, scale, color, material and character of the
district.
10. The proposed stairway will be constructed in such a manner
that if it were to be removed in the future, the essential
form and integrity of the structure would be unimpaired.
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In consideration of the aforementioned findings and conclusions,
the Historic Preservation Commission finds that the above-
referenced application CONTRIBUTES to the Port Townsend Historic
District and that a certificate of review be GRANTED with the
following recommendations.
1. The stairway should use a similar method of construction, and
be of a similar design to those in the immediate area.
Issued this 11th day of December, 1990.
Pete Raab, Chair
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