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March 8, 2013
Nate Witemburg
245 Van Ness Ave.
Ashland, OR 97520
RE: Planning Action #2013-00081
Notice of Final Decision
On March 8, 2012, the Staff Advisor for the Ashland Planning Division administratively approved your
request for the following:
A Conditional. Use Permit approval to exceed the Maximum Permitted Floor Area within the Skidmore
Academy Historic District to construct a 723 square foot addition to an existing residence at 245 Van Ness
Street. The existing garage that does not comply with setbacks will be removed as part of the project.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: High Density Multi-Family Residential;
ZONING: R-3; ASSESSOR'S MAP 39 lE 05 DD; TAX LOT: 1200
The Staff Advisor's decision becomes final and is effective on the 131` day after the Notice of Final
Decision is mailed.
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Prior to the final decision date, anyone who was mailed this Notice Of Final Decision may request a
reconsideration of the action by the Staff Advisor as set forth in the Ashland Land Use Ordinance
(ALUO) 18.108.070(B)(2)(b) and/or file an appeal to the Ashland Planning Commission as provided in
the ALUO 18.108.070(B)(2)(c).
An appeal may not be made directly to the Land Use Board of Appeals. Oregon law states that failure to
raise an objection concerning this application, by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford
the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the. issue, precludes your right of appeal to LUBA on that
issue. Failure to specify which ordinance criterion the objection is based on also precludes your right of
appeal to LUBA on that criterion. Failure of the applicant to raise constitutional or other issues relating to
proposed conditions of approval with sufficient specificity to allow this Department to respond to the
issue precludes an action for damages in circuit court.
The application, all associated documents and evidence submitted, and the applicable criteria are available
for review at no cost at the Ashland Community Development Department, located at 51 Winburn Way.
Copies of file documents can be requested and are charged based on the City of Ashland copy fee
schedule.
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact the .Community Development
Department between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday at (541) 488-5305.
cc: Parties of record and property owners within 200 ft
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Tel: 541488-5305
51 Winbum Way Fax: 541-552-2050
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Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
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ASHLAND PLANNING DIVISION
]FINDINGS & ORDERS
PLANNING ACTIONS: 2013-00081
SUBJECT PROPERTIES: 245 Van Ness
APPLICANT: Nate Witemburg / Brint Borgilt
DESCRIPTION: A request for Conditional Use Permit approval to exceed the Maximum Permitted
Floor Area within the Skidmore Academy Historic District to construct a 723 square foot. addition to an
existing residence at 245 Van Ness Street. The existing garage that does not comply with setbacks will
be removed as part of the project.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: High- Density Multi-Family Residential; ZONING:
R-3; ASSESSOR'S MAP 39 lE 05 DD;'TAX LOT: 1200
SUBMITTAL DATE: January 18, 2013
DEEMED COMPLETE DATE: January 25, 2013
STAFF APPROVAL DATE: March 8, 2013
FINAL DECISION DATE: March 21, 2013
APPROVAL EXPIRATION DATE: March 21, 2014
DECISION
The subject property is located southeast of the intersection of Van Ness and Skichnore Streets. The
subjeetproperty is located in the Skidmore Academy Historic District and is zoned R-2, Low-Density
Multi-Family Residential. There is a historic contributing, circa 1895, one and a half story, 1,333 square
foot vernacular home with a "saltbox" rear extension identified as the Elmer Bagley Rental House II.
The existing residence faces Skidmore Street. There is an existing detached, non-conforming
approximately 325 square foot one and a half car garage behind the residence, accessed from Van Ness.
The existing garage is within one foot of the southern property line.
Residentially zoned properties within Ashland's Historic Districts are subject to a Maximum Permitted
Floor Area (MPFA) limitation based on the lot size and the number of units proposed. This limitation is
intended to preserve the historic character of Ashland's National Register Historic Districts by insuring
that development is architecturally and historically compatible with historic development patterns' and
that the proposed development fits well into the well established historic neighborhood. The ordinance.
establishing MPFA limitations provides for applicants to exceed the MPFA by up to 25 percent when a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is obtained.
The lot is 5,000 square feet in area and the permitted MPFA is 1,900 square feet. With the proposed
additions, the residence will be 2,289 square feet. The applicant has requested a CUP to exceed the
MPFA by 20% or by 389 square feet. The project consists of demolishing the non-conforming 325
square foot garage and adding 956 square feet. Of the additional area, 548 square foot garage, shop and
stairway area, a 100 square foot entry foyer and a 308 square foot bedroom with bathroom above the
garage area.
According to the Jackson County Assessors data the residence is 1,560 square feet but the applicant
provided a cross-section detail of the upper story which demonstrates a portion of that area is less than
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seven-feet of headroom and in accordance with the Municipal Code 18.24.040.I, is not factored into the
MPFA calculation.
The applicant's submittal addresses the CUP criteria in addition to the Historic District Design
Standards. The existing residence is 26-feet tall at the peak; the proposed addition is 23-feet, lower than
the historic building height. The scale of the proposed addition is proportionate to the existing historic
home and to the homes in the immediate vicinity. The properties immediately to the south and east are 1
story and 2-story structures respectively. With the exception of one, the residences across Van Ness
from the subject property are also I lh to 2-story structures. The massing of the proposed addition
utilizes variations in the facade setbacks and multiple, independent rooflines to achieve desirable mass.
Furthermore, the addition is setback in varying depth of 10 to 15-feet from the facade of the historic
structure maintaining the prominence of the original historic home and differentiates the new addition
consistent with. the Historic District Design standards adopted by the City of Ashland and the Secretary
of the Interior Standards. This setback exceeds the required side yard setback of 10-feet adjacent to the
public street. The proposed addition is consistent with the standards for setbacks being more than six
feet from the side property line, more than ten feet from the rear property line and more than ten feet
from the side property line abutting a public street. Additionally, the removal of the garage that is on the f
southern property line alleviates a non-conforming setback and provides a structure that complies with
all of the required setbacks for the zone.
The proposed roof shape,. pitch and materials are found commonly in the immediate vicinity, The .
applicant has proposed to match the window style, trim and eyebrow bracket detail on the existing
residence, The applicant has also proposed to add a well defined entrance with a porch roof covering.
The addition being setback significantly fiirtber from the primary facade and from the street is
unobtrusive from the public right-of-way and Staff finds that the addition does not obscure or eliminate
the character of the historic building. The "saltbox" roof line is maintained and the addition is less tall"
and setback from the primary.
The Historic Commission reviewed the proposed Conditional Use Permit and proposed addition at their
February 6, 2013 meeting. Some members of the Commission expressed concerns about the massing of
the proposed addition and felt that the design of the new construction dwarfed the existing historic
contributing home and that the design didn't meet the criteria for the Historic District Design Standards.
The commission recommended that the request be denied. .
Based on the Historic Commission discussion, the applicant revised the proposed double doors for the
garage to address the rhythm of openings by providing a single man door and window. The slight
modification appears to have reduced the mass of the shop and second story addition as well. The
modification though minor addresses the rhythm of openings which was inconsistent with the character
of the historic development pattern,
When considering the site location of the existing residence that the proposed addition is to the rear of
the primary residence Skidmore frontage, is setback ten (10) feet from the Van Ness facade, and is
setback twenty-two feet from the Van Ness property line the proposed addition is considerate of the
historic structure on the site and those in the vicinity. Additionally, the proposal complies with setbacks,
lot coverage, maximum height and all other standards for the zone. The applicant has proposed to
modify a historic owitributing structure while retaining the integrity of the existing residence to meet
residential needs in modern times.
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The application with the attached conditions complies with all applicable City ordinances.
The criteria for a Conditional Use Permit are described in AMC Chapter 18.104.050, as follows:
A. That the use would be in conformance with all standards within the zoning district in which the
use is proposed to be located, and in conformance with relevant Comprehensive. plan policies
that are not implemented by any City, State, or Federal law or program.
A Tlwt adequate capacity of City facilities for water, sewer, paved access to and through the
development, electricity, urban storm drainage, and adequate transportation. can and will be
provided to and through the subject property.
C. That the conditional use will have no greater adverse material effect on the livability of the
impact area ivhen compared to the development of the subject lot with the target use of the zone.
When evaluating the effect of the proposed use on the impact area, the following factors of
livability of the impact area shall be considered in relation to the target use of the zone:
1. Similarity in scale, bulk, and coverage.
2. Generation of traffic and effects on surrounding streets. Increases in pedestrian, bicycle, and
mass transit use are considered beneficial regardless of capacity of facilities.
3. Architectural compatibility with the impact'area_
4. Air quality, including the generation of dust, odors, or other environmental pollutants.
5. Generation of'noise, light, and glare.
6. The development of adjacent properties as envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan.
7. Other factors, found to be relevant by the hearing Authority for review of the proposed use.
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Planning Action 2013-00081 is approved with the following conditions. Further, if any one or more of
the following conditions are found to be invalid for any reason whatsoever, then Planning Action 2013-
00081 is denied. The following are the conditions and they are attached to the approval:
1) That all proposals of the applicant shall be conditions of approval unless otherwise modified here.
2) That building permit submittals shall include:
a) That the plans submitted for the building permit shall be in substantial conformance with those
approved as part of this application. If the plans submitted for the building permit are not in
substantial conformance with those approved as part of this application, an application to modify
the Conditional Use Permit approval shall be submitted and approved prior to issuance of a
building permit.
b) That all recommendations of the Ashland Historic Commission from the March 6, 2013 meeting,
where consistent with the applicable ordinances and standards and with final approval of the
Staff Advisor,'shall be conditions of approval unless otherwise modified herein.
3) That prior to the issuance of a building permit:
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a) That the tree protection fencing shall be installed according to the requirements of AMC 18.61,
prior to any site work, storage of materials or issuance of the building permit. The tree protection
shall be inspected and approved by the >Ashland Planning Department prior, to site work, storage
of materials and/or the issuance of a building permit.
b) That, if necessary; the new driveway approach shall be permitted through the Engineering
Division. The driveway curb cut shall be installed, and inspected.
c) That the property owner shall sign in favor of Local Improvement District (LTD) for the future
street improvements, including but not limited to paving, curb gutter, storm drainage, sidewalks
and undergrounding of utilities for Van Ness and Skidmore streets prior to issuance final
building permit inspection. Nothing in this condition is intended to prohibit'an owner/developer,
their successors or assigns from exercising their rights to freedom of speech and expression by
orally objecting or participating, in the LID hearing or to tape advantage of any protection
afforded any party by City ordinances and resolutions:
4) That vriorto the issuance of a certificate of occupancy;_ _
a) The landscaping and lawn area shall be returned to a similar condition prior to the site
disturbance for, construction'.
5) That all exterior lighting shall be directed`' on the property and shall not directly illuminate adjacent
proprieties.
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Departs tit of Community Development
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CITY OF
ASHLAND
ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
March 6, 2013
Community Development/Engineering Services Building - 51 Winburn Way - Siskiyou Room
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING, 6:00 prn
Historic Commissioners Present: Allison Renwick, Tom Giordano, Terry Skibby, Dale Shostrom, Ally Phelps,
Keith Swink, Victoria Law, Sam Whitford, Kerry Kencairn
Commission Members Absent:
Council Liaison: Greg Lemhouse absent
High School Liaison: None Appointed
SOU Liaison: None Appointed
Staff Present: Staff Liaison: Amy Gunter; Clerk: Billie Boswell
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the February 6, 2013 Historic Commission meeting were reviewed. Ms.
Renwick pointed out that Kerry Kencairn was shown both present and absent. Ms. Boswell said she would change it
to reflect that Ms. Kencairn was absent. Mr. Giordano made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Ms.
Renwick seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. Mr. Whitford and Ms. Kencairn abstained
due to being absent last month.
PUBLIC FORUM: none
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT: none
PUBLIC HEARING:
PLANNING ACTION: 2013-000081
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 245 Van Ness
APPLICANT: Nate Witemburg/Brint Borgilt
DESCRIPTION: A request for a Conditional Use Permit approval to exceed the Maximum Permitted Floor Area i
with the Skidmore Academy Historic District to construct a 723 square foot addition to an existing residence at 245
Van Ness Street. The existing garage that does not comply with setbacks will be removed as part of the project.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: High Density Multiple Family Residential; ZONING: R-3; ASSESSOR'S
MAP: 391 E 05 DD TAX LOT: 1200
Chairman Shostrom asked if there was exparte contact or conflict of interest. Ms. Renwick disclosed that she knew .
Brint Borgilt but could remain objective. No one challenged the disclosure. Ms. Gunter related that the project had
come before the Historic Commission the month before and had been denied because of bulk and scale. Staff did
not agree because the addition was shorter, setback 10 feet and more in conformance with the Secretary of Interior
Standards and our design standards. She explained that the new design added a window and man door where the
double door had shown on the previous plans. The applicants explained their meeting with Historic Review Board
and how they attempted to meet the design standards.
There being no one in the audience wishing to comment, the public hearing was closed.
Chairman Shostrom felt the changes improved the look of the side. There was agreement with several
Commissioners.
Mr. Giordano made a motion to recommend approving the latest plans. The motion was seconded by Mr. Swink and
it passed unanimously.
Ashland Historic Commission Minutes
12/6/2013
NIPS Form 10-900-A OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86)
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places
Continuation
Section Number: 7 Page: 68 Skidmore Academy Historic District, Ashland, OR
siding, and 4/4 windows. The Bagley House retains substantial integrity and effectively relates the
period of significance.
183.0 Survey #796
BAGLEY, ELMER RENTAL HOUSE 11 1895c
245 VAN NESS AVE (formerly 178 Skidmore) 391E05DD 1200
Other: Vernacular [I-House ] Historic Contributing
like its neighbor to the south, this earlier structure was apparently relocated to this site between 1907
and 1911, when it first appears on Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. Susie Allen, a prominent realtor,
purchased the land in 1908 and in 1910 sold it to Elmer Bagley. The Bagley Family, who retained
ownership until 1938, probably used the house as a rental.
A large one and one-half story vernacular volume with a "saltbox" rear extension, the Bagley Rental
House 11 is sited facing Skidmore and was historically addressed as 178 Skidmore. Recent owners
requested the house be re-numbered to 245 Van Ness, its current address. The house retains its
horizontal siding, hipped roof porch and other detailing that adequately reflect the original design and
the appearance during the period of significance.
184.0 Survey #809
JACOBS-SUTTON HOUSE 1882/1898
231 VAN NESS AVE 391E05DD 1300
Other: Vernacular [L-House] Historic Contributing
Anson Jacobs purchased this property from Thomas Smith for $200 in 1880 and sold it to Danville
Talbot two years later for $600, the three-fold rise in value indicating construction of the dwelling. It is
probable that Jacobs built the eastern, single-story, portion of the dwelling. The 1890 birdseye view
shows the single-story I-House on the site. In 1889 R. K. Sutton bought the house and probably built
the two-story volume to the west, creating the present L-shaped plan.
The Jacobs-Sutton House has been somewhat modified, with the application of asbestos shingle siding
and various window alterations. The present historically appropriate inset porch is of recent
construction, likely recreating an earlier feature that was removed in favor of a small stoop that was
present on the house in the early 1980s. These changes do not seriously alter the essential character the
structure and the Jacobs-Sutton House retains sufficient integrity to relate its period of construction.
185.0
BISSELL, HOMER & EVA HOUSE 1941c
229 VAN NESS AVE 391E05DD 1400
Modern Period: 1940s Era Cottage Historic Contributing
This gable roof volume was built c1941, probably after the site was purchased by Homer E. and Eva J.
Bissell. (JCD 2233:71) The couple remained here many years, with the 1964 city directory showing
them still living here and with Homer employed by the Southern Pacific and Eva working at the
Parkview Department Store.
Planning Department, 51 Wiri I Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520 CITY OF
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
PLANNING ACTION: 2013-00081
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 245 Van Ness
OWN E RIAPPLI CANT: Nate Witemberg/Brint Borgilt
DESCRIPTION: A request for Conditional Use Permit approval to exceed the Maximum Permitted Floor Area within
the Skidmore Academy Historic District to construct a 723 square foot addition to an existing residence at 245 Van
Ness Street. The existing garage that does not comply with setbacks will be removed as part of the project.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: High Density Multi-Family Residential; ZONING: R-3; ASSESSOR'S MAP
391E 05 DD; TAX LOT. 1200.
NOTE: The Ashland Historic Commission will also review this Planning Action on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM in
the Community Development and Engineering Services building (Siskiyou Room), located at 51 Winburn Way.
NOTE: The Ashland Tree Commission will also review this Planning Action on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Community Development and Engineering Services building (Siskiyou Room) located at 51 Winburn Way.
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: January 25, 2013
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: February 8, 2013
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The Ashland Planning Division Staff has received a complete application for the property noted above.
Any affected property owner or resident has a right to submit written comments to the City of Ashland Planning Division, 51 Winburn
Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520 prior to 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date shown above.
Ashland Planning Division Staff determine if a Land Use application is complete within 30 days of submittal. Upon determination of completeness, a
notice is sent to surrounding properties within 200 feet of the property submitting application which allows for a 14 day comment period. After the
comment period and not more than 45 days from the application being deemed complete, the Planning Division Staff shall make a final decision on the
application. A notice of decision is mailed to the same properties within 5 days of decision. An appeal to the Planning Commission of the Planning
Division Staff's decision must be made in writing to the Ashland Planning Division within 12 days from the date of the mailing of final decision. (AMC
18.108.040)
The ordinance criteria applicable to this application are attached to this notice. Oregon law states that failure to raise an objection concerning this
application, by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes your right of
appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) on that issue. Failure to specify which ordinance criterion the objection is based on also precludes your
right of appeal to LUBA on that criterion. Failure of the applicant to raise constitutional or other issues relating to proposed conditions of approval with
sufficient specificity to allow this Department to respond to the issue precludes an action for damages in circuit court.
A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant and applicable criteria are available for inspection at no cost and will be
provided at reasonable cost, if requested. All materials are available at the Ashland Planning Division, Community Development & Engineering Services
Building, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520.
If you have questions or comments concerning this request, please feel free to contact the Ashland Planning Division at 541-488-5305.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
18.104.050 Approval Criteria
A conditional use permit shall be granted if the approval authority finds that the proposed use conforms, or can be made to conform through the
imposition of conditions, with the following approval criteria.
A. That the use would be in conformance with all standards within the zoning district in which the use is proposed to be located, and in
conformance with relevant Comprehensive plan policies that are not implemented by any City, State, or Federal law or program.
B. That adequate capacity of City facilities for water, sewer, paved access to and through the development, electricity, urban storm drainage,
and adequate transportation can and will be provided to and through the subject property.
C. That the conditional use will have no greater adverse material effect on the livability of the impact area when compared to the development
of the subject lot with the target use of the zone. When evaluating the effect of the proposed use on the impact area, the following factors of
livability of the impact area shall be considered in relation to the target use of the zone:
1. Similarity in scale, bulk, and coverage.
2. Generation of traffic and effects on surrounding streets. Increases in pedestrian, bicycle, and mass transit use are considered
beneficial regardless of capacity of facilities.
3. Architectural compatibility with the impact area.
4. Air quality, including the generation of dust, odors, or other environmental pollutants.
5. Generation of noise, light, and glare.
6. The development of adjacent properties as envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan.
7. Other factors found to be relevant by the Hearing Authority for review of the proposed use.
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The undersigned being first duly sworn states that:
1. 1 am employed by the City of Ashland, 20 East Main Street, Ashland,
Oregon 97520, in the Community Development Department.
2. On January 25, 2012 1 caused to be mailed, by regular mail, in a sealed
envelope with postage fully prepaid, a copy of the attached planning action notice to
each person listed on the attached mailing list at such addresses as set forth on this list
under each person's name for Planning Action #2013-00081, 245 Van Ness.
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Narrative an Findings or Proposed Addition to ite _1. ~s~de ce
Applicant-, Nathan Witernburg
Address: 245 `tan Ness Avenue
Prepared y: Nautilus Design Studio (541) 261®6349
Date.- January 3, 2013
NARRATIVE
My client's home is at 245 Van Ness, at the corner of Van Ness and Skidmore Avenue in
Ashland's Skidmore Historic District. The client wishes to remove an existing detached
one-car garage (which violates current setback standards) and build a new attached one-
car garage and shop. He wants to include a new bedroom and bath above the shop to
accommodate his growing family, resulting in a new one-and®a-half story attached
structure.
Planning staff outlined two main issues/concerns at the pre-application conference: 1)
The new two-story attached garage originally proposed by the client does not meet the
rear setback standards, thereby requiring a Variance; 2) The proposed new two-story
structure results in an excess of the Maximum Permitted Floor Area (MPFA) by at least
20%, thereby requiring a Conditional Use Permit. Planning staff also required drawings
or photographs which demonstrate the lower value of the Gross Habitable Floor Area
(GHFA) stated in the conference, which is lower than the value stated by Jackson
County. In addition, staff expressed concern that the new structure is not historically
compatible, i.e. does not "fit the development standards or the neighborhood in terms of
the rhythm of opening, massing, sense of entry, directional expression, etc."
As the site plan shows, the first issue is no longer relevant. The revised design for the
proposed new structure meets all setback requirements; no Variance is required. As for
the second issue, the revised design still exceeds the MPFA; therefore we are seeking a
Conditional Use Permit. The GHFA for the existing house is 1333 square feet. The
following equations show how we arrived at this figure. See Sheet 2 South Elevations for
explanatory diagram:
first floor area 1126
2"d floor area 207
Total area 1333
2"d floor total area 242.25
(excludes area with less than 7-foot ceilings)
Stairs area -32.25
Total revised 2 floor area 207.00
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The client hired me because of my understanding of and experience in designing in
Ashland's Historic District. The revised design is historically compatible and features a
proposed new structure that complements the existing house by matching roof pitches,
existing horizontal siding, window sizes and styles, and trim details. A full discussion of
these details is included in the Findings. See photos provided for neighborhood context.
FINDINGS
Criteria for a Conditional use Permit (Chapter 18®1040050)
A. That the use would be in conformance with all standards within the zoning district in
which the use is proposed to be located, and in conformance with relevant
Comprehensive plan policies that are not implemented by any City, State or Federal law
or program.
The project is located in Ashland's Skidmore Historic District. A request for a
Conditional Use Permit triggers criteria for similarity in bulk, scale, coverage, massing
etc. Each item in the Historic District Design Standards (as well as those items in the Site
Design and Use Standards not covered by the former) will be addressed:
Height. The height of the proposed new attached structure is less than the height of the
existing house.
Scale. The proposed new attached structure is designed with the minimum footprint and
height to still satisfy the client's needs. The result is an integrated structure which is in
scale with both the existing house and neighboring structures.
Massing. The proposed new structure achieves desirable massing characteristics with
variation in fagade setbacks and multiple independent roofs.
Setbacks. Proposed new structure meets all setback requirements; in addition, proposed
new structure is set back from the existing house so that the existing house retains visual
dominance as viewed from Van Ness.
Roof Shapes. Roof pitches and shapes and overhang dimensions of proposed new
structure imitate those of existing house.
Rhythm of Openings. Number and placement of windows, window sizes (height and
width) and styles, and window and door trim details imitate those of the existing house.
Platforms. The front entry, which will be, shared between the main (existing) house and
proposed new structure, has been retained and accentuated to highlight the traditional
raised platform style of the existing house.
Directional xpression/For a The facade of the proposed new structure imitates that of
the existing house. The proposed new structure includes a story and a half with a 12 and
12 gable roof on the relatively narrow upper portion and a more gently sloping 5 and 12
hip roof above the one-car garage, mimicking the pitches and roof styles on the existing
house.
Sense of Entry. The official Front entry of the existing house (facing Skidmore Avenue)
is rarely used in favor of the existing side entry (facing Van Ness). The proposed design
emphasizes this side entry; a new entry path and gabled roof above the entry clearly
define it as the main shared entry for both the existing house and the proposed new
attached structure.
Imitation of Historic +'eatur9es. The proposed new attached structure retains and imitates
features of the existing house, including horizontal siding, window style and size (all
windows are double-hung), trim, including a signature eyebrow and bracket detail, and
roof pitches and styles.
B. That adequate capacity of City facilities for water, sewer and paved access to and
through the development, electricity, urban storm drainage, and adequate transportation
will be provided to and through the subject property.
In-place city services have been determined as adequate to serve the proposed new
attached structure. A new paved driveway will serve the new proposed structure and
replace the existing driveway. Gutters and downspouts to provide stormwater drainage.
C. That the conditional use will have no greater adverse material effect on the liveability
of the impact area... the following factors will be considered in relation to the target use
of the zone.
1. Similarity in scale, bulk and coverage Addressed in (A)
2. Generation of traffic. N/A. There is no significant net change in parking areas or
habitable dwelling space that could lead to an increase in vehicle traffic.
3. Architectural compatibility. Addressed in (A)
4. Air quality. N/A
5. Generation of noise, light and glare. N/A. See 2 above; no new outdoor lighting
proposed with this project.
6 Development of adjacent properties. No impact.
Z Other factors. N/A
Zoning District Requirements
Landscaping. Approximately 80% of landscaped areas feature well-established plantings
and trees. I have indicated a new tree to be planted near the new clearly-defined fY°ont
entry. No existing trees exceeding six inches dbh will be removed. A strip of lawn will be
retained in the easement along the east property line.
Parking Proposed single-car garage will replace enclosed parking within existing
detached garage (to be removed).
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Lot Coverage. A maximum of 45 percent of lot may be covered with buildings,
driveways, walkways etc.
Existing house 1126
Covered porch 17
Lot coverage of proposed new structure 723
Covered porch-new structure 20
Concrete stoops 65
Concrete driveway 240
Total lot coverage 2251
Total lot area 5000
Percentage of lot coverage 45%
Setbacks. Front yards shall be a minimum of 20 feet. All garages accessed from front
shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet from front property line; side yards, six feet; the
side yard of a corner lot abutting a public street shall have a ten foot setback; rear yard,
ten feet plus ten feet for each story in excess of one story. The proposed structure meets
all setback requirements; see site plan for details.
Solar Setbacks The goal of the Solar Access Ordinance is to assure that no structure
casts a shadow across the northern property line greater than that which would be cast
by a 6 foot tall fence located at the northerly property line. The orientation of the client's
lot (the northern lot line abuts Ian Ness Avenue) renders Solar Setback calculations not
applicable.
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ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION
Planning Division
cI.rx OF 51 Winbum Way, Ashland OR 97520 FILE # Woo - orr /
541-488-5305 Fax 541-488-6006
ASHLAND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT P r~P 1~t2 APP ~~s-t
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Pursuing LEED@ Certification? ❑ .YES 12-16
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Street Address-
Assessor's Map No. 39 1 En v, d Tax Lot(s) I
Zoning Comp Plan Designation
APPLICANT
Name ~-~FLA` 1-~ t 1®t Phone 5 4-1 ° 4 g o e;p e- E-Mail
Address City P Zip °t 2z~
PROPERTY OWNER
Name a:-7r-t-~ E!=,* P~_- Phone E-Mail
Address City LYL; Zip 5
SURVEYOR, ENGINEER, ARCHITECT, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, OTHER
Title Name Phone E-Mail
Address City Zip
Title Name Phone E-Mail
Address City Zip
1 hereby certify that the statements and information contained in this application, including the enclosed drawings and the required findings of fact, are in all respects,
true and correct. 1 understand that all property pins must be.shown on the drawings and visible-upon the site inspection. In the event the pins are not shown or their
location found to be incorrect, the owner assumes full responsibility. 1. further understand that if this request is subsequently contested, the burden will be on me to -
establish:
1) that 1 produced sufficient factual evidence at the hearing to support this request;
2) that the findings of fact fumfshed justifies the granting of the request;
3) that the findings of fact fumished by me are adequate; and further
4) that all structures or improvements are properly located on the ground.
Failure in this regard will result most likely in not only the request being set aside, but also possibly in my structures being built in reliance thereon being required to
be removed at my expense doubts; I a advised to seek competent professional advice and assista e.
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Applicant's Signature Date
As owner of the arty b0~in this request, l have read and understood the complete application and.its consequences to me as a property
owner.
Property Owner's SighatUrer guired) Date
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Job Address: 245 VAN NESS AVE Contractor:
ASHLAND OR 97520 Address:
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P Owner's Name: WITEMBERG NATHAN 0 Phone:
Customer 01666 N State Lic No:
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P WITEMBERG NATHAN
Applicant: 245 VAN NESS AVE R
Address: ASHLAND OR 97520 A
C C Sub-Contractor:
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N Applied: 01/18/2013 0
T Issued:
Expires: 07/17/2013 R Phone:
State Lic No:
Maplot: 391 E05DD1200 City Lic No:
DESCRIPTION: Conditional Use Permit to exceed MPFA (Historic District)
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VALUATION
Occupancy Type Construction Units Rate Amt Actual Amt Constuction Description
Total for Valuation:
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PERMIT FEE DETAIL
Fee Description Amount Fee Description Amount
Conditional Use Permit Type 1 982.00
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Tel: 541-488-5305
20 East Main St. Fax: 541-488-5311
Ashland, OR 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.orms
Inspection Request Line: 541-552-2080 CITY OF
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