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The Clark County Historic Preservation Commission raises awareness of the county’s historic and cultural resources and serves as the county’s primary resource on historic preservation. The commission initiates and maintains the Clark County Historic Register and reviews proposed design changes to registered properties.

The commission has a minimum of five members appointed by the Clark County Council. Members must have demonstrated special interest, experience or knowledge in history, historic preservation, architecture or related disciplines.

 

Meetings

The Historic Preservation Commission typically meets at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Public Service Center, 6th floor hearing room, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver.

Meetings are being held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public. You can join in person, on the 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666, or virtually via WebEx. 

How to participate 

The Historic Preservation Commission will accept public testimony regarding any case, project, or property before them for official review. The commission will accept public comment on any other topic at the beginning of the meeting. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes. 

If you would like to speak during the public comment period, you will need to attend in-person or connect to the meeting via your computer/internet or by phone. 

If you would like to provide public testimony or public comment but are not able to participate during the meeting, please send your comments at least two days prior to the hearing to:

Email: historicpreservation@clark.wa.gov
Mail:   Clark County Historic Preservation Commission
             PO Box 9810, Vancouver, WA 98666-9810

Date Agenda/Minutes Notes/Related Documents Audio/Video

The December 4, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public.

The in-person meeting will be held in the 6th Floor Hearing Room, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. To attend remotely via Webex, there are two ways to attend the meeting, by computer or phone:

Join by computerMeeting Link
Meeting # 2482 706 2658
PasswordDecHPC (332472 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone: 1-408-418-9388  

For detailed instructions on how to join and/or participate in the Webex meeting, please see this handout and this graphic regarding how to make a public comment. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here.


November 6 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT


Public Comment


Partner Updates 


Public Hearing – Clark County Heritage Register Nomination
The Bakery Building
506 Washington Street, Vancouver, WA


Advisory Review – Heritage Overlay District One
New Elevator installation for the Academy Building
400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA


Executive Session – Potential Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
30 minutes, with possible action after


New Business


Old Business


Commission Announcements/Events

  • Other Announcements

Sub-Committee Updates/Discussion

  • Sub-Committee Activities not already discussed

Good of the Order & Adjournment

  • January 1st Meeting Cancellation and Reschedule

The November 6, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public.

The in-person meeting will be held in the 6th Floor Hearing Room, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. To attend remotely via Webex, there are two ways to attend the meeting, by computer or phone:

Join by computerMeeting Link
Meeting #2481 976 0762 
PasswordNovHPC (668472 when dialing from a phone or video system) 
Join by phone: 1-408-418-9388  

For detailed instructions on how to join and/or participate in the Webex meeting, please see this handout and this graphic regarding how to make a public comment. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here.


October 2 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT


Public Comment


Partner Updates 


Public Hearing – Certificate of Appropriateness
John Stanger House – Exterior Improvements
9215 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA


New Business

  •  Historical Promotions Grants Recommendations

Old Business


Commission Announcements/Events


Sub-Committee Updates/Discussion


Good of the Order & Adjournment

The October 2, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public.

The in-person meeting will be held in the 6th Floor Hearing Room, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. To attend remotely via Webex, there are two ways to attend the meeting, by computer or phone:

Join by computerMeeting Link
Meeting #2482 529 6851
Password: OctHPC (628472 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone: 1-408-418-9388  

For detailed instructions on how to join and/or participate in the Webex meeting, please see this handout and this graphic regarding how to make a public comment. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here.


September 4 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT


Public Comment


Partner Updates 


Public Hearing – Certificate of Appropriateness
Heritage Farm Temporary Rain-Sun Shelter Installation
1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver, WA


New Business


Old Business

  • 2024 Budget
  • Estimated Conference costs
  • Outreach Committee 2024 Funding Items Recommendations
  • Listings Cleanup/Update Project Coordination
  • 2025 Historical Promotion Grants Initial Review Update

Commission Announcements/Events


Sub-Committee Updates/Discussion


Good of the Order & Adjournment

Video

PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL MEETING LOCATION: Bud Van Cleve Community Room at Luke Jensen Sports Park, 4000 NE 78th St., Vancouver, WA

The September 4, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public.

The in-person meeting will be held in the Bud Van Cleve Community Room at
Luke Jensen Sports Park, 4000 NE 78th St., Vancouver, WA. To attend remotely via Webex, there are two ways to attend the meeting, by computer or phone:

Join by computerMeeting Link
Meeting #: 2495 420 7534
Password: SeptHPC (7378472 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone: 1-408-418-9388  

For detailed instructions on how to join and/or participate in the Webex meeting, please see this handout and this graphic regarding how to make a public comment. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here.


August 7 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT


Public Comment


Partner Updates from The Historic Trust - SEPTEMBER


Public Hearing – Certificate of Appropriateness;
Columbian Building Doorway Alteration
110-112 East Evergreen Boulevard


New Business

  • Discuss workgroup for archiving and file maintenance

Old Business


Commission Announcements/Events

  • Reminder HPG Application Period Open Until Sept. 16, 2024
  • Other Announcements

Sub-Committee Updates/Discussion

  • Demolition – (Full Update at October meeting)
  • Design Review/Web
  • Outreach
  • Historical Promotion Grants Review Committee Volunteers

Video

The August 7, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public.

The in-person meeting will be held in the 6th Floor Hearing Room, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. To attend remotely via Webex, there are two ways to attend the meeting, by computer or phone:

Join by computer: Meeting Link
Meeting #: 2491 321 8306
Password: HPCAugust (4725863 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone: 1-408-418-9388  

For detailed instructions on how to join and/or participate in the Webex meeting, please see this handout and this graphic regarding how to make a public comment. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here.


April 3 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT

June 5 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT


Public Comment


Partner Updates from The Historic Trust - AUGUST


New Business


Old Business


Commission Announcements/Events

  • HPG Application Period Open Until Sept. 16, 2024
  • Other Announcements

Sub-Committee Updates/Discussion

  • Demolition
  • Design Review/Web
  • Outreach
  • CLG FY2025 Grant Project – Status Update

Video

Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission may be present for a site visit and tour at the Historic John Stanger House. The commission members will tour the structures and grounds and discuss the property preservation plan property preservation plan with Stanger House volunteers. Clark County and City of Vancouver historic preservation program staff may also attend.

The meeting is scheduled to take place between 10:00 AM and noon., Friday, July 26, 2024, at 9215 SE Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, Washington.

The July 3, 2024, County Historic Preservation Commission meeting has been canceled.

We hope you can join us for the next regular meeting on August 7, 2024.  Thank you.

 

Public Comments from The Historic Trust - JULY

The June 5, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public.

The in-person meeting will be held in the 6th Floor Hearing Room, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. To attend remotely via Webex, there are two ways to attend the meeting, by computer or phone:

Join by computerMeeting Link
Meeting #: 2486 136 3510
Password: HPCJune (4725863 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone: 1-408-418-9388  

For detailed instructions on how to join and/or participate in the Webex meeting, please see this handout and this graphic regarding how to make a public comment. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here.


April 3 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT


Public Comments from The Historic Trust - JUNE

Public Comments from The Historic Trust - MAY


New Business


Old Business


Commission Announcements/Events

  • Chair/Vice chair election reminders
  • July meeting attendance and schedule
  • WAMA Conference CCHM Event Reminder

Sub-Committee Updates/Announcements

  • Demolition
  • Design Review/Web
  • Outreach
  • CLG grant Project (Ad hoc) – June 28th DAHP Presentation

 

Video

The May 1, 2024, County Historic Preservation Commission meeting has been canceled. 

We hope you can join us for the next regular meeting on June 5, 2024.  Thank you.

The April 3, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public.

The in-person meeting will be held in the 6th Floor Hearing Room, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. To attend remotely via Webex, there are two ways to attend the meeting, by computer or phone:

Join by computerMeeting Link
Meeting #2486 583 5761
Password: aprilhpc (27745472 from phones and video systems)
Join by phone: 1-408-418-9388  

For detailed instructions on how to join and/or participate in the Webex meeting, please see this handout and this graphic regarding how to make a public comment. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here.


February 7 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT

March 6 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT


Public Comments from The Historic Trust


New Business


Old Business


Commission Announcements/Events


Sub-Committee Updates/Announcements

  • Demolition
  • Design Review/Web
  • Outreach
  • CLG Grant Project (Ad Hoc)

 

Video

The March 6, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public.

The in-person meeting will be held in the 6th Floor Hearing Room, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. To attend remotely via Webex, there are two ways to attend the meeting, by computer or phone:

Join by computerMeeting Link
Meeting #: 2485 491 1369
Password: hpcmar (47262724 from phones and video systems)
Join by phone: 1-408-418-9388  

For detailed instructions on how to join and/or participate in the Webex meeting, please see this handout and this graphic regarding how to make a public comment. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here.


February 7 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT


Public Comments from The Historic Trust


New Business


Old Business


Commission Announcements/Events


Sub-Committee Updates/Announcements

  • Demolition
  • Design Review/Web
  • Outreach
  • CLG Grant Project (Ad Hoc)

Video

The February 7, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public.

The in-person meeting will be held in the 6th Floor Hearing Room, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. To attend remotely via Webex, there are two ways to attend the meeting, by computer or phone:

Join by computerMeeting Link
Meeting #: 2489 904 1695
Password: hpcfeb (472332 from phones and video systems)
Join by phone: 1-408-418-9388  

For detailed instructions on how to join and/or participate in the Webex meeting, please see this handout and this graphic regarding how to make a public comment. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here.


January 3 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT


Public Comments from The Historic Trust


New Business


Commission Announcements/Events


Sub-Committee Updates/Announcements

  • Demolition
  • Design Review/Web
  • Outreach
  • CLG Grant Project (Ad Hoc)

Video

The January 3, 2023 Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation options for commissioners, staff, and the public.

The in-person meeting will be held in the 6th Floor Hearing Room, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. To attend remotely via Webex, there are two ways to attend the meeting, by computer or phone:

Join by computerMeeting Link
Meeting #: 2493 506 7370
Password: hpcjan (472526 from phones and video systems)
Join by phone: 1-408-418-9388  

For detailed instructions on how to join and/or participate in the Webex meeting, please see this handout and this graphic regarding how to make a public comment. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here.


December 6 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT


Public Comments from The Historic Trust


New Business


Commission Announcements/Events

  • Event Resources (Growing Up in Clark County WA)
  • Anomalies with GIS and DAHP systems

Sub-Committee Updates/Announcements

  • Demolition
  • Design Review/Web
  • Outreach
  • CLG Grant Project (Ad Hoc)

Video