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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.

Meeting Information

Second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
There will be only one meeting (the second Wednesday) in November and December.

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual Options)
Tacoma Municipal Building
747 Market Street, Room 243
Tacoma, WA 98402

Zoom: http://www.zoom.us/j/89120046605
Dial In: +1 253 215 8782; Webinar ID: 891 2004 6605

Providing Comments: To provide written comments on discussion items on the agenda, please email Landmarks by noon on the day of the meeting.

Staff Liaison
Reuben McKnight
(253) 591-5220

Susan Johnson
(253) 281-7445

Upcoming Events

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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

PositionName
Architect Position #1Lysa Schloesser
Architect Position #2Anahita Modrek
Architect Position #3(vacant)
Professional Position #1Laurel McQuade
Professional Position #2Bryan Rousseau
Professional Position #3Kevin Bartoy (Chair)
Professional Position #4Jennifer Baersten (Vice-Chair)
At Large Position #1Alex Morganroth
At Large Position #2Jenny Sullivan
At Large Position #3George Zeno
At Large Position #4Sarah Hilsendeger
Ex Officio, North Slope Historic DistrictDeborah Cade
Ex Officio, Wedge Neighborhood Historic DistrictGia Mugford

Staff Support

Staffing support to the Landmarks Preservation Commission is provided by the Planning and Development Services Department.

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.

Pending Nominations to the Tacoma Register of Historic Places

Pending Administrative Review Documents

DateLink to Application DocumentsDescription
February 12, 2025HDR25-0005New Garage

Other Pending Documents

 

Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings

 Meeting DateAgendaFull PacketRecordingApproved Minutes
January 8, 2025
(cancelled)		N/AN/AN/AN/A
January 22, 2025AgendaFull Packet
• Presentation		Audio 
February 12, 2025AgendaFull Packet
• Supplemental		Audio 
February 26, 2025AgendaFull Packet  
March 12, 2025    
March 26, 2025    
April 9, 2025    
April 23, 2025    
May 14, 2025    
May 28, 2025    
June 11, 2025    
June 25, 2025    
July 9, 2025    
July 23, 2025    
August 13, 2025    
August 27, 2025    
September 10, 2025    
September 24, 2025    
October 8, 2025    
October 22, 2025    
November 12, 2025    
December 10, 2025    

Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings

Meeting DateAgendaFull PacketRecordingApproved Minutes
January 10, 2024
(cancelled)		N/AN/AN/AN/A
January 24, 2024Revised AgendaRevised Full PacketAudioMinutes
February 14, 2024
(cancelled)		N/AN/AN/AN/A
February 28, 2024AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
March 13, 2024
(cancelled)		N/AN/AN/AN/A
March 27, 2024AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
April 10, 2024AgendaFull Packet
• Supplemental		AudioMinutes
April 24, 2024
(cancelled)		N/AN/AN/AN/A
May 8, 2024AgendaFull Packet
• Supplemental-715 Pacific		AudioMinutes
May 22, 2024
(cancelled)		N/AN/AN/AN/A
June 12, 2024AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
June 26, 2024AgendaFull Packet
• Supplemental-Comp Plan		AudioMinutes
July 10, 2024
(cancelled)		AgendaFull PacketN/AN/A
July 24, 2024AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
August 14, 2024
(cancelled)		N/AN/AN/AN/A
August 28, 2024AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
September 11, 2024AgendaFull Packet
• Written Comment		AudioMinutes
September 25, 2024AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
October 9, 2024AgendaFull Packet
• Written Comment

 		Audio
October 23, 2024AgendaFull Packet
• Presentation

 		Audio
November 13, 2024AgendaFull PacketAudio 
December 11, 2024AgendaFull Packet
• Written Comment

 		Audio 

Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings

Meeting DateAgendaFull PacketRecordingApproved Minutes
January 11, 2023AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
January 25, 2023AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
February 8, 2023AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
February 22, 2023AgendaFull Packet
• Supplemental-715 N Ainsworth		AudioMinutes
March 8, 2023AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
March 22, 2023AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
April 12, 2023AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
April 26, 2023AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
May 10, 2023AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
May 24, 2023AgendaFull Packet
• CPHD Presentation
College Park Historic District (2023) review materials:
• Submittal email
• Cover letter
• College Park TR Nomination Form
• Nomination supplemental
• Map of proposed district
• Proposed building inventory
• Documentation of support
• Map of supporting households
• Supplemental materials - sidewalk contractors
• National Register form (Pt. 1)
• NR form (Pt. 2)
• NR form (Pt. 3)
• NR form (Pt. 4)
• NR form (Pt. 5)
• Supplemental Materials - NENC letter of support
• Supplemental materials - Letters of Recommendation
• Supplemental materials - Preservation Green Lab study
• Supplemental materials - Green Lab study
• Supplemental materials - Wedge HD staff report (2010)		AudioMinutes
June 14, 2023AgendaFull Packet
• Supplemental - Willamette Casket		AudioMinutes
June 28, 2023AgendaFull Packet
• Written Comments
College Park Historic District (2023) review materials:
• Submittal email
• Cover letter
• College Park TR Nomination Form
• Nomination supplemental
• Map of proposed district
• Proposed building inventory
• Documentation of support
• Map of supporting households
• Supplemental materials - sidewalk contractors
• National Register form (Pt. 1)
• NR form (Pt. 2)
• NR form (Pt. 3)
• NR form (Pt. 4)
• NR form (Pt. 5)
• Supplemental Materials - NENC letter of support
• Supplemental materials - Letters of Recommendation
• Supplemental materials - Preservation Green Lab study
• Supplemental materials - Green Lab study
• Supplemental materials - Wedge HD staff report (2010)		AudioMinutes
July 12, 2023AgendaFull Packet
• Supplemental Photos		AudioMinutes
July 26, 2023AgendaFull packetAudioMinutes
August 9, 2023
(cancelled)		N/AN/AN/AN/A
August 23, 2023AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
September 13, 2023AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
September 27, 2023AgendaFull Packet
• Written Comment		AudioMinutes
October 11, 2023AgendaFull Packet
• Written Comment		AudioMinutes
October 25, 2023AgendaFull Packet
• Supplemental Drawings		AudioMinutes
November 8, 2023AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes
December 13, 2023AgendaFull PacketAudioMinutes

Meeting Information

Second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
There will be only one meeting (the second Wednesday) in November and December.

Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual Options)
Tacoma Municipal Building
747 Market Street, Room 243
Tacoma, WA 98402

Zoom: http://www.zoom.us/j/89120046605
Dial In: +1 253 215 8782; Webinar ID: 891 2004 6605

Providing Comments: To provide written comments on discussion items on the agenda, please email Landmarks by noon on the day of the meeting.

Staff Liaison
Reuben McKnight
(253) 591-5220

Susan Johnson
(253) 281-7445