Historic Preservation Commission

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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 October 4, 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 #:  2483 871 2575
Password: hpcoct (472586 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.


September 6 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT


Public Comments from The Historic Trust


CAMP Debrief


Old Business & Updates

  • Downtown design guidelines
  • Leadership Clark County Presentation
  • Historical Promotion Grants update/request for volunteers
  • Rules and procedures check-in
  • Member binder information
  • Memberships review
  • Budget update
  • RevitalizeWA

The September 6, 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 #:  2485 987 9379
Password: hpcsep (472586 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.


June 7 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT


Public Comments from The Historic Trust


Election of Officers


Public Hearing – Certificate of Appropriateness
Awning and signage improvements for the Greely Building
1012 Washington Street, Vancouver, WA

Old Business & Updates

Video

The August 2 Historic Preservation Commission meeting has been canceled. The commissionis planned to meet next on September 6 , 2022.


Public Comments from The Historic Trust - August

The July 5 Historic Preservation Commission meeting has been canceled. The commission is planned to meet next on August 2, 2022.


Public Comments from The Historic Trust - July

The June 7, 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 #:  2486 049 4959
Password: hpcjun (472586 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.


May 3 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT


Public Comments from The Historic Trust - June


Dialogue in Place UPDATED Participation Request
Dialogue in Place Monuments Project page 
Dialogue in Place Learn More page


Main Street Promise Presentation


RevitalizeWA Conference


Old Business & Updates

Video

The May 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 #:  2489 667 3328
Password: hpcmay (472629 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. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here.


March 1 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT


Public Comments from The Historic Trust - April
Public Comments from The Historic Trust - May


New Business

Updates on projects from Clark County Public Works – Parks & Lands:


Old Business & Updates

Video

The April 5 Historic Preservation Commission meeting has been canceled. The commission will meet next on May 3, 2022.

The March 1, 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 #:  2491 795 2206
Password: hpcmar
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. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here.


February 1 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT


Public Comment


Advisory Review – Vancouver Heritage Overlay
Staff Consultation – Providence Academy Site
400 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA

Advisory review for landscape modifications along the Academy’s southern frontage including the rehabilitation of the Sacred Heart and the construction of a series of new garden spaces on the former El Presidente restaurant site.


New Business
Link to RevitalizeWA 2023: Call for Session Proposals


Old Business & Updates
Subcommittee narratives

Referenced in the subcommittee narratives:

Video

The February 1, 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 #:  2484 712 7718
Password: febhpc
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. When applicable, the agenda for the public hearing portion of the meeting can be viewed here.


December 2 HPC Meeting Notes - DRAFT


Public Comments from The Historic Trust


CCHM Speaker Series Funding Request


CAMP Training Information

Camp Core Training Topics

Video

The Jan. 4 Historic Preservation Commission meeting has been canceled. The commission will meet next on Feb. 1, 2022.