HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-09 Historic Preservation Board Minutes Approved Anacortes Historic Preservation Board (AHPB) Meeting Minutes
Wednesday 9 October 2019
ATTENDANCE
Board Members: Bunny Heiner, Ken Hansen, Mark Nihart, Bob Ross
Absent: Gunnar Christensen
Staff: Bret Lunsford
City of Anacortes: Libby Grage Anacortes Planning Manager
MEETING OPENING
Chair Bunny Heiner opened the meeting at 4:03 pm.
Board voted to approve September minutes as corrected.
Libby Grage was introduced to the board.
No Public Comment
OLD BUSINESS
The review of the updated City Ordinance 2530 is still in the City Legal Department.
The board continued the discussion of adding more requirements for demo permits. Libby Gage explained
the changes the Planning Department was planning for the demo permit form. She asked for input from
the board. The board provided some inputs and clarification of the permit language. The input was
appreciated and will be incorporated into the new demo permit forms.
The board briefly discussed Fraternal Order of the Eagles Hall nomination to the State and National
Register of Historic Places by the Washington State Advisory Council on Historic. The nomination is still
in work.
The board discussed preserving the legacy of Bill Mitchell's art. Bret said the Museum is working with
Bill's family to preserve the art.
NEW BUSINESS
The board discussed potential candidates for the board vacancy when board member Ken Hansen leaves
in January. Some people have expressed interest in joining the board. The board vacancy will be posted in
the Anacortes American.
The board briefly discussed salvage option for houses of historical interest set for demolition.
Bret invited the board to attend the Annual Foundation meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday October 2019 at the
museum.
MEETING CLOSE
Meeting Adjourned at 4:37 pm.
Next meeting, Wednesday November 13th, 2019 4:00 pm at the Anacortes Museum.