Historic Preservation Committee
Members
- Kathleen Knoblock
- Michael D'Alessandro
- Monica Mader
- Walt Galitzki
- Richard Berg (Chair)
- Craig Britton (Vice Chair)
- Kathleen Croston
Meetings
Historic Preservation Committee meetings occur on the first Tuesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in City Hall. All meetings are open to the public and public comment is welcome. All scheduled meetings can be found on the Meeting Calendar and meeting agendas and minutes in the records and documents directory. Meetings are also online with information included with the agenda.
About the Committee
The City of Port Townsend’s Historic Preservation Committee is comprised of local residents who serve as a review board for proposals regarding historically significant resources within the City. They advocate for historic preservation and provide recommendations to the Planning & Community Development Department regarding proposed projects. The committee prepares and proposes revisions to design review guidelines for evaluating development proposals.
These design guidelines are established for the following purposes:
- To supplement land use regulations, promoting historic preservation while encouraging and promoting the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of Port Townsend.
- To advocate for historic preservation in urban design decisions.
- To provide guidance to applicants in choosing appropriate treatments.
The Historic Preservation Committee also:
- Provides information to the public on resources available to preserve and restore historic properties.
- Provides information on tax incentives for preserving historic resources and reviews applications for special tax valuations.
- Reviews and comments on land use regulations, developments and municipal improvements as they relate to historic resources.
- Assists with historic property surveys.
Explore the history of your house by searching the Washington Information System for Architectural and Archeological Records Data (WISAARD). It includes information and images of nearly 1,000 Port Townsend properties.
Contact the Historic Preservation Committee via email: hpc@cityofpt.us
