Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District
The City of Seattle's Landmarks Preservation Board approved designation of the Sand Point Naval Air Station as Seattle's eighth Landmark District in 2011. Situated five miles northeast of downtown Seattle on the Sand Point peninsula, the 89-acre landmark district encompasses the two parts of the original Naval Air Station site containing intact resources directly associated with the former Naval Air Station operation.
As the site of the first around-the-world flight, it was also associated with the early development of the Boeing Company and the region's aviation heritage. Throughout the duration of World War II, Naval Air Station Seattle served as the premier center coordinating naval aviation activities within the Thirteenth Naval District.The district's collection of buildings and structures was constructed for the purpose of supporting and maintaining the overall function of the former naval air station. The district retains an important collection of Public Works Administration and Works Progress Administration funded structures and buildings stemming from the nation's pre-war infrastructure expansion, and includes examples of Moderne and Colonial Revival style buildings. The former naval air station now houses a variety of uses including institutional, recreational and residential uses.
The City of Seattle's Landmarks Preservation Board approved designation of the Sand Point Naval Air Station as Seattle's eighth Landmark District in 2011. Situated five miles northeast of downtown Seattle on the Sand Point peninsula, the 89-acre landmark district encompasses the two parts of the original Naval Air Station site containing intact resources directly associated with the former Naval Air Station operation.
As the site of the first around-the-world flight, it was also associated with the early development of the Boeing Company and the region's aviation heritage. Throughout the duration of World War II, Naval Air Station Seattle served as the premier center coordinating naval aviation activities within the Thirteenth Naval District.
The district's collection of buildings and structures was constructed for the purpose of supporting and maintaining the overall function of the former naval air station. The district retains an important collection of Public Works Administration and Works Progress Administration funded structures and buildings stemming from the nation's pre-war infrastructure expansion, and includes examples of Moderne and Colonial Revival style buildings. The former naval air station now houses a variety of uses including institutional, recreational and residential uses.
Agendas and Minutes
Submit Public Comment to the Sand Point Review Committee
2024 Meeting Schedule
April 9, 2024 Cancelled
March 12, 2024 Cancelled
February 13, 2024 Cancelled
January 9, 2024 Cancelled
2023 Agendas and Minutes
December 12, 2023 Cancelled
November 14, 2023 Cancelled
October 10, 2023 Cancelled
September 12, 2023 Cancelled
July 11, 2023 Cancelled
June 13, 2023 Cancelled
May 9, 2023 Cancelled
April 11, 2023 Cancelled
March 14, 2023 Cancelled
February 14, 2023 Cancelled
January 10, 2023 - Cancelled
2022 Agenda and Minutes
2022 Meeting Schedule
January 11, 2022 - Cancelled Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of January 11, 2022. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
February 8, 2022 - Cancelled Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of February 8, 2022. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
March 8, 2022 - Cancelled Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of March 8, 2022. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
April 12, 2022 - Cancelled Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of April 12, 2022. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
May 10, 2022 - Cancelled Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of April 12, 2022. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
June 14, 2022 Cancelled The Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) reconvened their public meetings on a virtual platform on April 13, 2021. There are no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time, so the SPARC meeting of June 14, 2022 is cancelled.
August 9, 2022 Meeting Cancelled
September 13, 2022 Meeting Cancelled
October 11, 2022 Meeting Cancelled
November 8, 2022 Meeting Cancelled
December 13, 2022 Meeting Cancelled
2021 Agenda and Minutes
January 12, 2021 - Cancelled Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of January 12, 2021. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
February 9, 2021 - Cancelled Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of February 9, 2021. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
March 9, 2021 - Cancelled Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of March 9, 2021. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
April 13, 2021 Meeting Agenda In-person attendance is currently prohibited per Washington State Governor's Proclamation No. 20-28.5. Meeting participation is limited to access by the WebEx meeting link or the telephone call-in line provided on agenda.
May 11, 2021 - Cancelled Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of May 11, 2021. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
June 8, 2021 Cancelled Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of June 8, 2021. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
July 13, 2021 Cancelled Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of July 13, 2021. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
August 10, 2021 Cancelled Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of August 10, 2021. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
October 12, 2021 Cancelled Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of October 12, 2021. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
November 9, 2021 Cancelled Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of November 9, 2021. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
December 14, 2021 Cancelled Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of December 14, 2021. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
2020 Agendas and Minutes
January 11, 2020 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
February 11, 2020 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
April 17, 2020 - CANCELLED: Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of April 17, 2020. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
May 12, 2020 - CANCELLED: Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of May 12, 2020. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
June 9, 2020 - CANCELLED: Due to guidance from public health officials and in the interest of protecting the high-risk populations we serve, we are canceling the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meeting of June 9, 2020. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
June 10, 2020 - CANCELLED: The Landmarks Preservation Board reconvened their public meetings on a virtual platform on July 1, 2020. Due to impacts from the current State of Emergency and other constraints, the Architectural Review
Committee (ARC) meetings will not resume at this time. The ARC meeting of July 10, 2020 is cancelled.
July 14, 2020 - CANCELLED: The Landmarks Preservation Board reconvened their public meetings on a virtual platform on July 1, 2020. Due to impacts from the current State of Emergency and other constraints, the Sand Point Naval Air
Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meetings will not resume at this time. The SPARC meeting of July 14, 2020 is cancelled. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
August 11, 2020 - CANCELLED: The Landmarks Preservation Board reconvened their public meetings on a virtual platform on July 1, 2020. Due to impacts from the current State of Emergency and other constraints, the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meetings will not resume at this time. The SPARC meeting of August 11, 2020 is cancelled. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
September 8, 2020 - CANCELLED: The Landmarks Preservation Board reconvened their public meetings on a virtual platform on July 1, 2020. Due to impacts from the current State of Emergency and other constraints, the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meetings will not resume at this time. The SPARC meeting of September 8, 2020 is cancelled. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
October 13, 2020 - CANCELLED: The Landmarks Preservation Board reconvened their public meetings on a virtual platform on July 1, 2020. Due to impacts from the current State of Emergency and other constraints, the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meetings will not resume at this time. The SPARC meeting of October 13, 2020 is cancelled.There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
November 10, 2020 - CANCELLED: The Landmarks Preservation Board reconvened their public meetings on a virtual platform on July 1, 2020. Due to impacts from the current State of Emergency and other constraints, the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meetings will not resume at this time. The SPARC meeting of November 10, 2020 is cancelled. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
December 8, 2020 - CANCELLED: The Landmarks Preservation Board reconvened their public meetings on a virtual platform on July 1, 2020. Due to impacts from the current State of Emergency and other constraints, the Sand Point Naval Air Station Landmark District Application Review Committee (SPARC) meetings will not resume at this time. The SPARC meeting of December 8, 2020 is cancelled. There are also no Certificate of Approval applications or briefings to consider at this time.
2019 Agendas and Minutes
January 8, 2019 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
February 12, 2019 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
March 12, 2019 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
April 9, 2019 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
May 14, 2019 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
June 11, 2019 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
July 9, 2019 Committee Meeting
August 13, 2019 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
September 10, 2019 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
October 8, 2019 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
November 12, 2019 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
December 10, 2019 Committee Meeting
2018 Agendas and Minutes
January 9, 2018 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
March 13, 2018 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
April 10, 2018 Committee Meeting Agenda
May 8, 2018 Committee Meeting Agenda
June 12, 2018 Committee Meeting Agenda
July 10 2018 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
August 14, 2018 Committee Meeting Agenda
September 11, 2018 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
October 9, 2018 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
November 13, 2018 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
December 11, 2018 Committee Meeting CANCELLATION
2016-2017 Agendas and Minutes
NOTICE OF SAND POINT APPLICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE (SPARC) MEETING CANCELLATION: November 8, 2016
December 13, 2016 Committee Meeting Agenda
March 14, 2017 Committee Meeting Agenda
April 11, 2017 Committee Meeting Cancellation
May 9, 2017 Committee Meeting Cancellation
June 13, 2017 Committee Meeting Cancellation
July 11, 2017 Committee Meeting Cancellation
August 8, 2017 Committee Meeting Cancellation
September 12, 2017 Committee Meeting Cancellation
October 10, 2017 Committee Meeting Cancellation
Landmarks Preservation Board - Rules and Regulations (PDF)
Submit Public Comment to the Landmarks Preservation Board
2024 Full Board Meeting Schedule | 2024 ARC Meeting Schedule
April 12, 2024 ARC Cancelled
- Queen Anne Pool Nomination: Presentation | Owner's Presentation | Staff Report | Nomination Report
- St. James Cathedral
- Admiral's House
- Queen Anne Pool Nomination: Presentation | Owner's Presentation | Staff Report | Nomination Report
- Controls and Incentives
- Certificates of Approval
March 1, 2024 ARC Cancelled
- University National Bank Presentation | University National Bank Staff Report
- Battelle Talaris Briefing | Vimeo Link
January 17, 2024 Agenda | January 17, 2024 Minutes
January 12, 2024 ARC Cancelled
January 3, 2024 Agenda | January 3, 2024 Minutes
Meeting Agendas, Materials and Minutes
December 20, 2023 Agenda | December 20, 2023 Minutes
- Special Tax Valuation
- 115 S. Jackson Street: Photos | Staff Report
- 419 Occidental Avenue S.: Photos | Staff Report
- 100 S. King Street: Photos | Staff Report
December 15, 2023 ARC Cancelled
December 6, 2023 Agenda | December 6, 2023 Minutes
- Colonial / Grand Pacific Hotel Special Tax: Presentation | Staff Report
- Fir Lodge / Alki Homestead: Presentation | Staff Report
- Columbia City Festival Street: Presentation | Staff Report
- Swedish Club: Presentation | Staff Report
- Controls and Incentives Extension Requests:
- Seattle Center Playhouse and Exhibition Hall
- Battelle Research Institute / Talaris Conference Center
- Designation
- Bloch House: Presentation | Staff Report
November 15, 2023 Agenda | November 15, 2023 Minutes
- Harvard-Belmont Landmark District Special Tax: Documents | Staff Report
- Battelle Memorial Institute / Talaris Conference Center
November 10, 2023 ARC No meeting scheduled. Department of Neighborhoods will be closed for Veteran's Day.
November 1, 2023 Cancelled
October 18, 2023 Agenda | October 18, 2023 Minutes
- Space Needle: Presentation | Staff Report
- Bloch House: Nomination Report | Presentation | Staff Report
October 13, 2023 ARC Cancelled
October 4, 2023 Agenda | October 4, 2023 Minutes
- Controls and Incentives Extension Requests:
- Bullitt House
- E. C. Hughes ElementarySchool
- Daniel Webster Elementary School
- Lincoln High School
- Seattle Times Office Building: Presentation
- Memorial Stadium: Presentation // Nomination // Supplemental Information // Staff Report
September 20, 2023 Agenda | September 20, 2023 Minutes
- Cettolin House: Controls and Incentives Agreement
- University Bank TDR: Draft Agreement // Ordinance // Staff Report
- Central Building: Presentation // Staff Report
- Baker Linen Building: Presentation // Staff Report
- Leona Apartments: Presentation // Staff Report
- Seattle Center Playhouse and Exhibition Hall: Presentation // Nomination // Staff Report
September 6, 2023 - Due to the holiday, no regularly scheduled meeting
August 16, 2023 Agenda | August 16, 2023 Minutes
- Memorial Stadium: Presentation | Nomination | Staff Report
- Sand Point Naval Air Station Building 12: Presentation | Staff Report
- Alki Homestead / Fir Lodge: Presentation | Staff Report
August 2, 2023 Agenda | August 2, 2023 Minutes
- Seattle Center Playhouse and Exhibition Hall Nomination: Presentation | Nomination Report | Staff Report
July 28, 2023 ARC Meeting Cancelled
July 19, 2023 Agenda | July 19, 2023 Minutes
- Continental Hotel: Controls and Incentives Agreement
- Freeway Park: Controls and Incentives Agreement
- Bullitt House Designation: Presentation | Nomination Report | Staff Report
- Georgetown Steam Plant: Briefing Presentation
July 14, 2023 ARC Meeting Cancelled
July 5, 2023 Due to adjacent holiday, no regularly scheduled meeting
June 30, 2023 ARC Meeting Cancelled
June 21, 2023 Agenda | June 21, 2023 Minutes
- Tolliver Temple Church of God in Christ Designation: Presentation | Nomination | Staff Report
- University Heights Community Center: Presentation | Staff Report
- Seattle Tower: Presentation | Staff Report
- 3414-16 Fremont Ave: Nomination | Presentation | Staff Report
- Bullitt House: Nomination | Presentation | Staff Report
June 2, 2023 ARC Meeting Cancelled
- Tolliver Temple Church of God in Christ: Nomination | Presentation | Staff Report
- UW Anderson Hall: Controls Agreement | Attachment
May 12, 2023 ARC Meeting Cancelled
- Leona Park Ridge: Presentation | Window Survey| Drawings | Staff Report
- 3414-16 Fremont Avenue: Nomination Report | Presentation | Staff Report
- Georgetown Steam Plant: Presentation
- Battelle-Talaris: Presentation
- Contental Hotel: Presentation
April 19, 2023 Agenda | Minutes
- Parker-Fersen House: Presentation | Staff Report
- Cettolin House: Presentation | Nomination | Supplemental Information | Staff Report
- Parker Ferson House: Presentation
- University Branch Library: Presentation
April 5, 2023 Agenda | Minutes
- Seattle Center House / Armory: Staff Report | Presentation | Drawings
- Bressi Garage: Staff Report | Presentation | Drawings
- Montlake Elementary School: Staff Report | Presentation | Drawings
- 1550 E Olive Way: Staff Report | Presentation | Nomination Application
- Bressi Garage: Briefing Package
- Thompson-La Turner House: Briefing Package
- The Leona / Park Ridge Apartments: Briefing Package | Window Survey
March 15, 2023 Agenda | Minutes
- Columbia City Review Committee: Board Member Appointments
- Sorrento Hotel: Staff Report | Transfer of Development Rights Document
- Continental Hotel: Presentation | Staff Report
- Griffin Building / Sheridan Apartments: Briefing Presentation
March 1, 2023 Agenda / Minutes
- Cettolin House Nomination / Cettolin House Presentation / Staff Report
- Georgetown Steam Plant Briefing
- Leamington Pacific: Briefing Packet
February 15, 2023 Agenda / Minutes
- Columbia City Review District - 4914 Rainier Avenue: Presentation | Staff Report
- Pacific Science Center: Briefing
- Elephant Car Wash Sign: Agreement
- Evans Pool: Agreement
February 1, 2023 Agenda / Minutes
- Beacon Hill Garden / Turner-Koepf House Agreement
- Continental Hotel Presentation / Continental Hotel Nomination / Continental Hotel Staff Report
January 18, 2023 Agenda / Minutes
January 4, 2023 Agenda / Minutes
Meeting Materials Archives
A Certificate of Approval must be issued before changes can be made to individually designated City Landmarks or to properties within the City's eight historic districts.
Refer to the District Guidelines and other relevant resources for information regarding design standards and other considerations.
Please consult the Guide to Acing the Certificate of Approval Process before starting the online application process. For help with the online submittal, watch this How-To video.
The following proposed changes* require that the Board issue a Certificate of Approval before the City will issue any permits:
- Any change to the exterior of a building, structure or object.
- Any change to the landscape.
- Any change to a building interior that affects the building exterior
- Any change in a public right-of-way or other public space
- Demolition of any building or structure
- Construction of a new building or structure.
The Board must determine that the proposal complies with the District's Controls and Incentives Agreement, and is consistent with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and the District's recommended Guidelines, in order to issue a Certificate of Approval.
* The Controls and Incentives Agreement outlines certain changes that do not require a Certificate of Approval from the Board, and other changes that may be reviewed administratively by Board Staff before a City permit may be issued.