Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Commission oversees the establishment and regulation of landmarks, local historic districts, and certain property tax incentives.
About the Commission
The Commission oversees the establishment and regulation of landmarks, local historic districts, and certain property tax incentives. Additional information about the Commission is available through the City’s Historic Preservation Office.
View the Landmarks Preservation Commission’s Rules and Regulations (Bylaws). The Landmarks Preservation Commission is established by Tacoma Municipal Code 1.42. Tacoma’s Landmarks and Historic Districts are regulated by Tacoma Municipal Code chapters 13.06 and 13.07.
Agendas, Minutes, and Meeting Records
View agendas, minutes, recordings, and other records for current and past meetings of the City of Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission.
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Pending Administrative Review Documents Date Link to Application Documents Description August 11, 2025 HDR25-0017 Door Replacement Pending Nominations to the Tacoma Register of Historic Places • Other Pending Documents • Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings
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Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings
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Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings
Membership
The Landmarks Preservation Commission consists of 11 members who are appointed by a majority vote of the City Council. Membership is composed of three architects, four individuals with professional expertise in preservation related fields, one representative from the Tacoma Arts Commission, and three interested citizens. Nonvoting ex-officio members may be appointed to represent property and business owners within Tacoma’s historic districts.
Current Members
| Position | Name |
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| Architect Position #1 | Lysa Schloesser |
| Architect Position #2 | Anahita Modrek |
| Architect Position #3 | (vacant) |
| Professional Position #1 | Laurel McQuade |
| Professional Position #2 | Bryan Rousseau |
| Professional Position #3 | Kevin Bartoy (Chair) |
| Professional Position #4 | Jennifer Baersten (Vice-Chair) |
| At Large Position #1 | Alex Morganroth |
| At Large Position #2 | Jenny Sullivan |
| At Large Position #3 | George Zeno |
| At Large Position #4 | Sarah Hilsendeger |
| Ex Officio, North Slope Historic District | Deborah Cade |
| Ex Officio, Wedge Neighborhood Historic District | Gia Mugford |
Staff Support
Staffing support to the Landmarks Preservation Commission is provided by the Planning and Development Services Department.