SPOKANE CITY/COUNTY HISTORIC LANDMARKS
COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
December 17, 2014
2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
MINUTES – DRAFT
Attendance:
SHLC Members present: Jim Harper, Gerald Baldwin, Randall Wilson, Lynn Mandyke, David Shockley, Beth Fairfax, Carl
Durkoop, Jamie Brown, Wendy Budge, John Hagney
SHLC Members absent: Jim Kolva, Jamie Brown
Staff present: Megan Duvall, Historic Preservation Office; Adi McGee, Administrative Assistant
Guest present: Richard Clemson, Mary Braden, Linda Yeomans, John Fisher
Public Hearing:
Lynn Mandyke called the Public Meeting to order at 3:03 pm
Changes to the Agenda: None
A. Review Special Valuation Applications:
6616 E Orchard Rd – Palmer-Abbeal-Sprague Farmhouse & Barn;
Megan Duvall, Historic Preservation Officer, reported that an amended management agreement will be filed
and that the Commission should be able to act on the application at this time.
Jim Harper gave committee report. On November 7, 2014, the Special Valuation Committee with Historic
Preservation Officer Megan Duvall, visited the Palmer-Abbeal-Sprague Farmhouse & Barn at 6616 E. Orchard
Rd., Spokane Washington and toured the interior and exterior with the owner’s. We verified that the
application for special valuation work is in agreement with the findings of fact.
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Gerald Baldwin, moves, based on the Findings of Fact, the application for Special Valuation of the
Palmer-Abbeal-Sprague Farmhouse & Barn at 6616 E. Orchard Rd. be approved. M/S by Jim Harper.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call of votes.
B. Spokane Register Nominations:
508 W. Riverside Ave. – Sherwood Building:
Megan Duvall, Historic Preservation Officer, read from the Staff Findings of Fact and presented a
PowerPoint.
Beth Fairfax gave committee report. On Dec 10, 2014 at 1:00 PM, Megan Duvall, Emily Vance, Lynn
Mandyke, Wendy Budge and Beth were met by consultant Jim Kolva and Richard Clemson, property owner,
and visited the Sherwood Building at 508 W. Riverside. They saw the exterior and some of the interior in
consideration of criteria A, B, and C and are in agreement with the Findings of Fact.
Lynn Mandyke invited the applicant, Richard Clemson to join the table. Mr. Clemson noted that the address
is 510 W. Riverside Ave. He advised that the building would be rebranded as the Cutter Tower after
renovation.
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Wendy budge moved based on the Findings of Fact, the Sherwood Building at 508 – or 510 – W.
Riverside Ave., eligible under Categories A, B, and C, and recommend for approval by the City
Council to be placed on the Spokane Register of Historic Places. M/S by Beth Fairfax. Motion passed
unanimously by roll-call of votes
507 S. Howard St. – Knickerbocker Apartments:
Mary Braden and Linda Yeomans joined the table.
Megan Duvall, Historic Preservation Officer, read from the Staff Findings of Fact and presented a
PowerPoint.
Beth Fairfax gave committee report. On Dec 10, 2014 at about 3:00 P.M., Megan Duvall, Emily Vance, Lynn
Mandyke, Wendy Budge, and Beth Fairfax met Consultant Linda Yeomans, and Mary and Eric Braden, the
property owners. They viewed the exterior and some of the interior of the Knickerbocker Apartments
located at 507 S. Howard St. in consideration of criteria C and are in agreement with the Findings of Fact.
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Wendy Budge moved based on the Findings of Fact, the Knickerbocker Apartments at 507 S. Howard
St. is eligible under Category C, and recommend for approval by the City Council to be placed on
the Spokane Register of Historic Places. M/S by Beth Fairfax. Motion passed unanimously by rollcall of votes
242 W. Riverside Ave. – Realty Building:
John Fisher with Catholic Charities and Linda Yeomans joined the table.
Megan Duvall, Historic Preservation Officer, read from the Staff Findings of Fact and presented a
PowerPoint.
Beth Fairfax gave committee report. On Dec 10, 2014 at about 1:30 P.M., Megan Duvall, Emily Vance, Lynn
Mandyke, Wendy Budge, and Beth Fairfax met Consultant Linda Yeomans to visit the Realty Building at 242
W. Riverside Ave. They viewed the exterior of the building in consideration of criteria C and are in
agreement with the Findings of Fact
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The radio tower atop the building and whether it is a part of the nomination was discussed;
Commissioner Baldwin noted that it should be stated whether the tower is included or not
Mr. Fisher explained the process for which Catholic Charities is able to utilize historic tax credits to
redevelop properties to benefit the community
Wendy Budge moved based on the Findings of Fact, the Realty Building at 242 W. Riverside Ave. is
eligible under Category C, and recommend approval by the City Council to be placed on the
Spokane Register of Historic Places. M/S Beth Fairfax. Motion passed unanimously by roll-call of
votes
Public Hearing adjourned at 3:40 pm
Regular Meeting:
1. Call to Order
 The meeting was called to order at 3:41 p.m., a quorum present.
2. Approval of Minutes: No changes
 Jim Harper made a motion to approve November 19, 2014 meeting minutes. M/S by Wendy Budge.
Motion unanimously approved.
1. Old Business
 Emily created a pdf with the full Commissioner notebook – it is available on the Commission’s
Note: Minutes summarized by staff. An audiotape of the meeting is on file – Historic Preservation, City of Spokane.
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briefing page; each Commissioner to review what updated pieces they need and notify her so she can
print each section that is needed
 Heritage Barns
o Options for Heritage Barn websites reviewed and discussed; Emily requested further ideas be
forwarded to her
 Emily presented website updates to the Commission
New Business
 January 12, 2015 is the deadline for most endangered properties nomination
o Lynn suggested the Commission monitor buildings/areas throughout the year to determine
properties that may need to be on the watch list
Chairman’s Report
 None
HPO Staff Report
 Meeting with County Commissioners went well; City will no longer be moving to fee for service model
as Spokane County has added $30,000 into their 2015 budget for Historic Preservation services
 Jim Harper, County at Large Member is attending his last meeting – we wish him well!
Other
 CLG Grant Update – Chairman Mandyke gave a brief update on HRA progress of the CLG grant
Adjournment:
1. Meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m.
Note: Minutes summarized by staff. An audiotape of the meeting is on file – Historic Preservation, City of Spokane.