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Lacey Historical Commission approves conversion of Lacey Women’s Club to rental home
Summary
The Lacey Historical Commission voted unanimously to approve a certificate of appropriateness allowing City Gates Ministries to convert the historic Lacey Women’s Club at 827 Lacey St. SE into a residence, with minimal exterior changes and conditions to preserve key historic features.
The Lacey Historical Commission on Wednesday approved a certificate of appropriateness allowing City Gates Ministries to convert the Lacey Women’s Club building at 827 Lacey Street SE into a rented residence.
The commission’s approval, made by motion using language recommended by staff, covers both the change of use and the proposed interior renovations and limited exterior work. Aaron, City of Lacey staff, told the commission that “it is my recommendation that the certificate of appropriateness is approved both for the change in use and the proposed renovations.”
Why it matters: the building, constructed in 1937 and listed on Lacey’s register of historic properties as the Lacey Women’s Club, is locally significant for its association with community organizations and has retained much of its exterior historic character. The decision clears the way for City Gates Ministries to obtain city permits and proceed with renovations required to make the building a safe,…
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