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ASHLAND
June 25, 2014
Notice of Final Decision
On June 25, 2014, the Community Development Director approved the request for the following:
Planning Action: PA-2014-00831
Subject Property: 657 Siskiyou Blvd
Applicant: Chris & Amy Herbst
Description: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a two-unit (one-guest unit and owners
unit) Traveler's Accommodation for the property located at 657 Siskiyou Blvd. The Traveler's Accommodation is
proposed to be located in detached one bedroom apartment near the alley. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DESIGNATION: Low-Density Multiple Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; ASSESSOR'S MAP: 391 E09DB ; TAX
LOT: 14300
The Community Development Director's decision becomes final and is effective on the 13th day after the Notice of
Final Decision is mailed. Approval is valid for a period of one year and all conditions of approval identified on the
attached Findings are required to be met prior to project completion.
The application, all associated documents and evidence submitted, and the applicable criteria are available for
review 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.
Prior to the final decision date, anyone who was mailed this Notice of Final Decision may request a reconsideration of
the action 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 ALUO 18.108.070(B)(2)(c). The ALUO sections covering
reconsideration and appeal procedures are attached. The appeal may not be made directly to the Oregon Land Use
Board of Appeals.
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact Michael Piria in the Community Development
Department at (541) 488-5305.
cc: Parties of record and property owners within 200 ft
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Tel: 541-488-5305
51 Winbum Way Fax: 541-552-2050
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY; '800-735-2900
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SECTION 18.108.070(B)2 Effective Date of Decision and Appeals.
B. Actions subject to appeal
2, Type I Planning Actions.
a. Effective Date of Decision. The final decision of the City for planning actions resulting from the Type I
Planning Procedure shall be the Staff Advisor decision, effective on the 13th day after notice of the
decision is mailed unless reconsideration of the action is approved by the Staff Advisor or appealed to-
the Commission as provided in section 18.108.070(B)(2)(c).
b. Reconsideration. The Staff Advisor may reconsider Type I planning actions as set forth below.
i. Any party entitled to notice of the planning action, or any City Agency may request reconsideration
of the action after the decision has been made by providing evidence to the Staff Advisor that a
factual error occurred through no fault of the party asking for reconsideration, which in the opinion
of the staff advisor, might affect the decision. Reconsideration requests are limited to factual errors
and not the failure of an issue to be raised.by.letter or evidence during the opportunity to provide
public input on the application sufficient to afford the Staff Advisor an opportunity to respond to the
issue prior to making a decision.
ii. Reconsideration requests shall be received within five (5) days of mailing. The Staff Advisor shall
decide within three (3) days whether to reconsider the matter.
iii. If the Planning Staff Advisor is satisfied that an error occurred crucial to the decision, the Staff
Advisor shall withdraw the decision for purposes of reconsideration. The Staff Advisor shall decide
within ten (10) days to affirm, modify, or reverse the original decision. The Staff Advisor shall send
notice of the reconsideration decision to affirm, modify, or reverse to any party entitled to notice of
the planning action.
iv. If the Staff Advisor is not satisfied that an error occurred crucial to the decision, the Staff Advisor
shall deny the reconsideration request. Notice of denial shall be sent to those parties that
requested reconsideration.
C. Appeal.
i. Within twelve (12) days of the date of the mailing of the Staff Advisor's final decision, including any
approved reconsideration request, the decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission by
any party entitled to receive notice of the planning action. The appeal shall be submitted to the
Planning Commission Secretary on a form approved by the City Administrator, be accompanied by
a fee established pursuant to City Council action, and be received by the city no later than 4,30
p.m. on the 12th day after the notice of decision is mailed,
ii. If an appellant prevails at the hearing or upon subsequent appeal, the fee for the initial hearing
shall be refunded. The fee required in this section shall not apply to appeals made by
neighborhood or community organizations recognized by the city and whose boundaries include
the site.
iii. The appeal shall be considered at the next regular Planning Commission or Hearings Board
meeting. The appeal shall be a de novo hearing and shall be considered the initial evidentiary
hearing required under ALUO 18.108.050 and ORS 197.763~as the basis for an appeal to the Land
Use Board of Appeals. The Planning Commission or Hearings Board decision on appeal shall be
effective 13 days after the findings adopted by the Commission or Board are signed by the Chair of
the Commission or Board and mailed to the parties.
iv. The appeal requirements of this section must be fully met or the appeal will be considered by the
city as a jurisdictional defect and will not be heard or considered.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Tel: 541.488-5305
51 Winbum Way Fax: 541-552-2050
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ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION
FINDINGS & ORDERS
PLANNING ACTION: PA-2014-00831
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 657 Siskiyou Blvd.
OWNER/APPLICANT: Chris and Amy Herbst
DESCRIPTION: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a two-unit (one guest
unit and an owner's unit) Travelers Accommodation for the property located at 657 Siskiyou Blvd. the
Travelers Accommodation is proposed to be located in the detached one-bedroom apartment adjacent
to the alley.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low-Density Multi-Family; ZONING: R-2;
ASSESSOR'S MAP: 39 1E 09 BD ; TAX LOT: 14300;
SUBMITTAL DATE: May 11, 2014
DEEMED COMPLETE DATE: June 6, 2014
STAFF APPROVAL DATE: June 25, 2014
APPEAL DEADLINE: July 7, 2014
APPROVAL EXPIRATION DATE: July 10, 2013
DECISION
The subject property is located on the north side of Siskiyou Boulevard, between Sherman and Morton
Streets. The parcel and surrounding uses are zoned R-2, Low-Density Multi-Family, and is located
within the Siskiyou-Hargadine Historic District. The 6,726 square foot property contains an existing
1,160 square foot home, and a detached accessory unit less.than 500 square feet accessed off the alley.
Siskiyou Street is classified as an Arterial Street, and is fully improved with sidewalks, curbs, gutters,
park rows, and street trees. A50-foot parking bay is directly adjacent to this property on Siskiyou, and
timed for 4-hour parking from 8 am to 8 pm.
According to the City's historic resource inventory, the Nels Thompson Rental house was most likely
built in 1906, and used as a rental property with many predominant tenants throughout the years. The
house is notable for its finely detailed central gable, with fan light decoration surrounding the central
louvered vent. Other elements include a wide frieze below the boxed soffit, and crowns on several
window surrounds and the character defining three-window grouping that dominates the fagade. With
these elements, the Thompson house effectively relates to its original design and appearance during its
period of significance, therefore considered a Historic Contributing resource..
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In 1991; staff approved the conversion of a garage into detached living space, however subsequent to
receiving final building inspections; a kitchen was illegally installed thereby converting its use into an j
unpermitted independent residential unit. In 2000, the proposed unit was granted Site Review approval
for the conversion of an existing structure into a legal, second residential unit on the property (PA-
2000-116).
The application proposes to utilize the detached apartment as a one-unit Travelers Accommodation
unit, with the owners residing on-site in the main home. Ashland Municipal Code 18.24.030.K.
requires that Travelers Accommodations be "business-owner" occupied In accordance with Ashland
Municipal Code 18.24.030.K, the property owner is required to live on-site, the structure be at least 20
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years old, be within 200 feet of an arterial or collector, provide a parking space per each unit, plus two
for the owners unit, and have an average area of 400 square feet per unit.
The maximum number of units allowed is calculated by dividing the total square footage of the lot by
1800. This would allow up to four units (6,726/1800 = 3.74), however, the applicant is proposing to
utilize just the detached apartment as a travelers' accommodation. The applicants have submitted
materials to the Planning Department that demonstrated compliance with the approval criteria within
the Conditional Use Chapter of the Ashland Municipal Code, including being within 200 feet of an
arterial street, age requirements, owner occupancy, as well as other pertinent information addressing
the approval criteria noted in AMC 18.28.030.
The Historic Commission at their June 4, 2014 regular meeting had no recommendations regarding the
proposal, therefore approved the application as submitted. No exterior modifications are proposed;
thus, the proposed use will be architecturally compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Adequate
capacity for water, sanitary sewer, storm drain and electric facilities are already in place. The property
has established landscaping in place in good condition.
In summary, given the location of the property, staff believes utilizing the existing apartment as a
single Traveler's Accommodation would likely result in more pedestrian activity. Therefore, staff
believes the operation of a Traveler's Accommodation will not have an adverse impact on the
neighborhood. Additionally, with no site modifications proposed, the change in use will have little
effect on the existing development pattern in establish historic neighborhood. Staff finds that the
request for a two-unit Traveler's Accommodation meets the approval criteria of the Ashland Municipal
Code.
Approval Criteria for a Conditional Use Permit (18.104.050):
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. YPlien
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.
Approval criteria for a Travelers' Accommodation (18.24.030K):
1. That all residences used for travelers accommodation be business-owner occupied. The business-
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owner shall be required to reside on the property occupied by the accommodation, and occupancy
shall be determined as the travelers' accommodation location being the primary residence of the
owner during operation of the accommodation. "Business=owner" shall be defined as a person or
persons who own the property and accommodation outright; or who have entered into a lease
agreement with the property owner(s) allowing for the operation of the accommodation. Such
lease agreement to specifically state that the property owner is not involved in the day to day
operation or financial management of the accommodation, and that the business-064,ner is wholly
responsible for all operations associated with the accommodation, and has actual ownership of the
business. (ORD 2806 SI, 1997)
2. That each accommodation unit shall have 1 off-street parking space, and the owners shall have 2
parking spaces. All spaces shall be in conformance with the requirements of the Off-Street Parking
section of this Title.
3. That only one ground or wall sign, constructed of a non plastic material, non-interior illuminated
of 6 sq. ft. maximum size be allowed. Any exterior illumination of signage shall be installed such
that it does not directly illuminate any residential structures adjacent or nearby the travelers'
accommodation in violation of 18.72.110.
4. That the number of accommodation units allowed shall be determined by the following criteria:
a. That the total number of units, including the owner's unit, shall be determined by dividing the
total square footage of the lot by 1800 sq. ft. Contiguous lots under the same ownership may
be combined to increase lot area and the number of units, but not in excess of the maximum
established by this ordinance. The maximum number of accommodation units shall not
exceed 9 per approved travelers' accommodation with primary lot frontage on arterial streets.
The maximum number of units shall be 7 per approved travelers' accommodation with
primary lot frontage on designated collector streets; or for travelers' accommodations not
having primary frontage on an arterial and within 200 feet of an arterial. Street designations
shall be as determined by the Ashland Comprehensive Plan. Distances shall be measured via
public street or alley access to the site from the collector or arterial.
b. Excluding the business-owner's unit and the area of the structure it will occupy, there must be
at least 400 sq. ft. of gross interior floor space remaining per unit.
5. That the primary residence on the site be at least 20 years old. The primary residence may be
altered and adapted for travelers' accommodation use, including expansion of floor area.
Additional structures may be allowed to accommodate additional units, but must be in
conformance with all setbacks and lot coverages of the underlying zone.
6 Transfer- of business-ownership of a travelers' accommodation shall be subject to all requirements
of this section, and subject to Conditional Use Permit approval and conformance with the criteria
of this section. All travelers' accommodations receiving their initial approvals prior to the
effective date of this ordinance shall be considered as approved, conforming uses, with all previous
approvals, conditions and requirements remaining in effect upon change of business-ownership.
Any further modifications beyond the existing approvals shall be in conformance with all
requirements of this section.
7. An annual inspection by the Jackson County Health Department shall be conducted as required by
the laws of Jackson County or the State of Oregon. (Ord. 2776 SI, 1996)
8. That the property on which the travelers' accommodation is operated is located within 200 feet of
a collector or arterial street as designated in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Distances shall be
measured via public street or alley access to the site from the collector or arterial.
The application accompanied by the attached conditions meets all applicable criteria for Site
Review approval and a Conditional Use Permit for reconstruction of a non-conforming building.
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Plaiuiing Action PA-2014-00831 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 PA-2014-00831 is denied. The following are the conditions and they are
attached to the approval:
1. That all proposals of the applicant be conditions of approval unless otherwise modified here.
2. That the approval shall be for one guest unit, and one owner's unit only; and that any future
expansion of accommodation units, changes of business ownership or manager-occupancy,
or other modifications to the original proposal shall be subject to the conditional use permit
procedure.
3. That the business owner shall obtain a City of Ashland business license prior to operation of
the travelers' accommodation.
4. That only one wall or ground sign is permitted onsite in conjunction with the Traveler's
Accommodation. The sign shall be constructed out of a non-plastic material, and non-
internally illuminated with a maximum size of 6 square feet, and have a maximum overall
height of five feet. Any exterior illumination shall not direct light on any adjacent residential.
uses. That a sign permit in compliance with Chapter 18.96 of the Ashland Land Use
Ordinance shall be obtained prior to the placement of any signage on the property.
5. That the applicant apply for a new address for the Accessory Unit that meets City of Ashland
requirements.
6. That 657 Siskiyou Blvd. must remain the primary residence (AMC 18.08.605) of the
business owner.
7. That advertisement for the Travelers Accommodation unit must include the City of Ashland
Planning Action number assigned to the land-use approval.
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Comm ity Development Director
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AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
STATE OF OREGON )
County of Jackson )
The undersigned being first duly sworn states that:
1. I am employed by the City of Ashland, 20 East Main Street, Ashland,
Oregon 97520, in the Community Development Department.
2. On June 25, 2014 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 #PA-2014-00831, 657 Siskiyou Blvd.
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27.00 Survey #343
UNKNOWN HOUSE 1 19440
675 SISKIYOU BLVD 391E09AC 13200
STYLE: MODERN PERIOD: 40's ERA COTTAGE, WWII ERA COTTAGE HISTORIC CONTRIBUTING
Dated 1944 by the Assessor, this small house was probably moved to this house much later and no
evidence of its existence on this site during the period of significance was located. Although of
uncertain history, the design and scale are typical of those in-fill structures built in the district after
WWII.
A single-story volume comprised of several gable volumes, this structure in notable for a small
projecting porch canopy. Siding, trim, and windows are consistent with the presumed original
construction and the house is accordingly counted as a historic contributing resource.
28.00 Survey #344
NELS THOMPSON RENTAL HOUSE 1 19060
657 SISKIYOU BLVD 391E09AC 13400
STYLE: OTHER: VERNACULAR, HIPPED-ROOF COTTAGE HISTORIC CONTRIBUTING
A small single-story hipped cottage with entrant porch, this structure was probably built circa 1906
after the lot was purchased by Nels Thompson, a carpenter. Thompson and his wife Anna lived at
several different Siskiyou Boulevard addresses and likely used this property as a rental. In 1910
Louis and Jessie Dodge rented the property., Mr. Dodge was a part of his father's longtime Ashland
furniture and mortuary firm, J. P. Dodge and Sons. In 1919 Thompson sold the house to R. S.
Comstock (JCD 125:145). In 1948-1949 the house was owned and occupied by C. 1. J. and Minnie
Porter (JCD 277:625).
The Thompson House is notable for its finely detailed central gablet, with fan-light decoration
surrounding a central louvered vent. Other early elements include the wide frieze below a boxed
soffit, crowns on several window surrounds and the character-defining three-window grouping that
dominates the fagade. The Thompson House effectively relates its original design and appearance
during the period of historic significance.
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NELS THOMPSON RENTAL HOUSE 2 1911C
647 SISKIYOU BLVD 391E09AC 13500
STYLE: LATE 19TH/20TH C. AMERICANMOv.: BuNGALow HISTORIC CONTRIBUTING
A fine one and one-half story gabled bungalow with a large shed dormer and full-width porch, the
Nels Thompson Rental House 2 was built after 1907 and stood by 1911, according to Sanborn Fire
Insurance Maps. Thompson, who owned other rentals in this block, purchased the property
following tax foreclosure against an earlier owner, J. L. Coburn. Thompson sold the house to Elda
Anderson in 1923. By 1942 Mrs. Anderson, then listed as the widow of Herman O., was living at
685 Siskiyou and this property was owned and occupied by Joseph H. and Frances G. Hardy, who
owned the Ashland Groceteria (JCD 189:404). The Hardy's remained here through at least through
1949 but by the mid-1950s were living on Granite Street.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
PLANNING ACTION: PA-2014-00831
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 657 Siskiyou Boulevard
OWNERIAPPLICANT: Chris & Amy Herbst
DESCRIPTION: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a two-unit (one-guest unit and owners unit)
Traveler's Accommodation for the property located at 657 Siskiyou Blvd. The Traveler's Accommodation is proposed to
be located in detached one bedroom apartment near the alley. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low-Density
Multiple Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; ASSESSORS MAP: 391 E09DB ; TAX LOT: 14300
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: June 6, 2014
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: June 20, 2014
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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 Winbum
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 feetof 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 Staffs 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
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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.
TRAVELER'S ACCOMODATIONS
18.24.030.K Approval Criteria
K. Traveler' s accommodations, subject to the following:
1. That all residences used for travelers accommodation be business-owner occupied. The business-owner shall be
required to reside on the property occupied by the accommodation, and occupancy shall be determined as the travelers
accommodation location being the primary residence of the owner during operation of the accommodation. "Business-
owner" shall be defined as a person or persons who own the property and accommodation outright; or who have entered
into a lease agreement with the property owner(s) allowing for the operation of the accommodation. Such lease
agreement to specifically state that the property owner is not involved in the day to day operation or financial management
of the accommodation, and that the business-owner is wholly responsible for all operations associated with the
accommodation, and has actual ownership of the business.
(ORD 2806, 1997)
2. That each accommodation unit shall have 1 off-street parking space, and the owners shall have 2 parking spaces. All
spaces shall be in conformance with the requirements of the Off-Street Parking section of this Title.
3. That only one ground or wall sign, constructed of a non-plastic material, non-interior illuminated of 6 sq. ft. maximum size
be allowed. Any exterior illumination of signage shall be installed such that it does not directly illuminate any residential
structures adjacent or nearby the traveler's accommodation in violation of 18.72.110.
4. That the number of accommodation units allowed shall be determined by the following criteria:
a. That the total number of units, including the owner's unit, shall be determined by dividing the total square footage of
the lot by 1800 sq. ft. Contiguous lots under the same ownership may be combined to increase lot area and the
number of units, but not in excess of the maximum established by this ordinance. The maximum number of
accommodation units shall not exceed 9 per approved travelers accommodation with primary lot frontage on arterial
streets. The maximum number of units shall be 7 per approved travelers accommodation with primary lot frontage on
designated collector streets; or for traveler's accommodations not having primary frontage on an arterial and within
200 feet of an arterial. Street designations shall be as determined by the Ashland Comprehensive Plan. Distances
shall be measured via public street or alley access to the site from the collector or arterial.
b. Excluding the business-owner's unit and the area of the structure it will occupy, there must be at least 400 sq. ft. of
gross interior floor space remaining per unit.
5. That the primary residence on the site be at least 20 years old. The primary residence may be altered and adapted for
traveler's accommodation use,.including expansion of floor area. Additional structures may be allowed to accommodate
additional units, but must be in conformance with all setbacks and lot coverages of the underlying zone.
6. Transfer of business-ownership of a traveler's accommodation shall be subject to all requirements of this section-and
conformance with the criteria of this section. All traveler' s accommodations receiving their initial approvals prior to the
effective date of this ordinance shall be considered as approved, conforming uses, with all previous approvals, conditions
and requirements remaining in effect upon change of business-ownership. Any further modifications beyond the existing
approvals shall be in conformance with all requirements of this section.
7. An annual inspection by the Jackson County Health Department shall be conducted as required by the laws of Jackson
County or the State of Oregon.
8. That the property on which the traveler's accommodation is operated is located within 200 feet of a collector or arterial
street as designated in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Distances shall be measured via public street or alley access to
the site from the collector or arterial.
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AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
STATE OF OREGON )
County of Jackson )
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 June 6, 2014 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 #PA-2014-00831, 657 Siskiyou
Boulevard.
Signature of Employee
DocumenQ 616/2014
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PA-2014-00831 391 E09AC 12700 ,-JA-2014-00831 391 E09AC 12800 ~A-2014-00831 391 E09AC 12900
THOMMES MARTIN J TRUSTEE DELUCA RONALD TRUSTEE ET AL. FORTGANG ARTHUR S TRUSTEE
549 AUBURN ST 725 ROYAL AVE 83 MORTON ST
ASHLAND, OR 97520 MEDFORD, OR 97504 ASHLAND, OR 97520
PA-2014-00831 391 E09AC 11900 PA-2014-00831 391 E09AC 11800 PA-2014-00831 391 E09AC 12600
KWIATKOWSKI PAUL GOLDMAN PAMELA S ASHLAND CITY OF
94 MORTON ST 4067 YARMOUTH DR CITY HALL
ASHLAND, OR 97520 BOCA RATON, FL 33434 ASHLAND, OR 9752Q
PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 13800 PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 2100 PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 14700
HUTCHINSON BENSON RICHARD TRUSTEE ET AL BLAZEJ LUCIAN R TRUSTEE ET AL
GEORGE/GWENDOLYN R 670 SISKIYOU BLVD 50 LAIDLEY STREET
801 BLAINE ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94131
ASHLAND, OR 97520
PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 1100 PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 13200 PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 14000
CONNOR ANNE M FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED GODWIN RICHARD R
1913 CRESTBROOK RD CHURCH OF CHRIST 117 MORTON ST
MEDFORD, OR 97504 717 SISKIYOU BLVD ASHLAND, OR 97520
ASHLAND, OR 97520
PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 1.4200 PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 14300 PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 14100
GOLDEN NANCY J TRUSTEE ET AL HERBST CHRIS/AMY WOOD GREGORY
671 SISKIYOU BLVD 657 SISKIYOU BLVD 18413 DANEY ST
ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748
PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 14600 PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 13900 PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 4000
LARSON HELEN L TRUSTEE FBO LLOYD THOMAS W/LLOYD SUSAN G LOMBARD BERNADETTE V
27470 LOMA DEL REY P O BOX 425 133 MANZANITA ST
CARMEL, CA 93923 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520
PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 3800 PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 14500 PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 2200
MAYNARD WENDY G O'BOYLE ANN L RINKOFF JEFFREY S TRUSTEE
295 E MAIN ST 5 641 SISKIYOU BLVD 658 SISKIYOU BLVD
ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520
PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 3900 PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 13300 PA-2014-00831 391 E09DB 14400
SALLEE MICHAEL TERRILE JAMES L HEIMANN WILLIAM B TRUSTEE
443 CLINTON ST 21009 SNAG ISLAND DR 647 SISKIYOU BLVD
ASHLAND, OR 97520 LAKE TAPPS, WA 98391 ASHLAND, OR 97520
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CUP Application for 657 Siskiyou Blvd
Travelers' Accom- We do meet all the criteria in this section. We live on the premises and already
operate the cottage as a 6 month full time rental. The primary residence is way over 20 years old and
meets size requirements. (see plans)
CUP and Residential Character- The Vacation Rental would help maintain the historic main house.
Which needs plumbing work, painting, gutters, and interior improvements. The accommodation would
not detract from the residential flavor of the block. It is on the alley and out of view. There are also two
other accommodations on the block, of which ours would be the least visible. The block is full of rentals
and rental cottages. (see plans)
Parking- We have 3 parking spots on the alley and two spots out front on Siskiyou Blvd. (see plans)
Vehicle trips with a Traveler's Accomodation would be less due to the fact that we are within walking
distance of downtown and Shakespeare Festival. People rent our place so they don't have to drive. This
is a huge plus over a full-time summer renter, who would be using the car more frequently.
Landscaping Requirements- The Landscaping between the front home and Siskiyou Blvd would not
need any changes. We have very mature trees out front that almost totally hide the house. I prune
these trees regularly, keep a nice front yard mowed, upkeep bushes and shrubs in front of the house,
and plant flowers in the front beds by the fence. No irrigation would need to be put in, as we already
have it in place. The wood fence looks nice and complements the historic nature of the property. (see
Pics)
Signs - There will be no signs visible on Siskiyou Blvd. We have a very small sign on the parking spot in
the alley on the fence stating "Maggies Cottage Parking". ( see pic)
Neighborhood Outreach- Neighbors in our vicinity are operating rentals presently also and are on good
terms with us. There would be little affect on them due to traffic or noise.
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Planning Division ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION
CITY OF 51 Winburn Way, Ashland OR 97520 F
-ASHLAND 541-488-5305 Fax 541-488-6006 FILE # DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Pursuing LEED® Certification? ❑ YES ❑ NO
Street Address W4
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Assessor's Map No. 391 E Tax Lot(s)
Zoning Comp Plan Designation
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SURVEYOR ENGINEER ARCHITECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OTHER
Title Name Phone E-Mail
Address
City Zip
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Title Name
Phone E-Mail
Address
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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. I 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 furnished justifies the granting of the request;
3) that the findings of fact furnished 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 remov my expe se. If I have any dou4IS I am advised to seek competent professional advic and assis ante.
Applicant's Signature Date
As owner of the property involved in this request, I have read and understood the complete application and its consequences to me as a property
owner.
Property Owners Signature re uired
(required)'
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fro be completed by city Sbq
Date Received Zoning Permit Type Filing Fee $
OVER 0
Job Address: 657 1/2 SISKIYOU BLVD Contractor:
ASHLAND OR 97520 Address:
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P Owner's Name: CHRIS/AMY HERBST O Phone:
P Customer 07652 N State Lic No:
L CHRIS/AMY HERBST T City Lic No:
Applicant: 657 1/2 SISKIYOU BLVD R
Address: ASHLAND OR 97520 A
C Sub-Contractor:
,q Phone: T Address:
N Applied: 05/16/2014
T Issued:
Expires: 11/12/2014 R
Phone:
State Lic No:
Maplot: 391 E09AC13400 City Lic No:
DESCRIPTION: CUP for a Traveler's Accommodation
VALUATION
Occupancy Type Construction Units Rate Amt Actual Amt Constuction Description
Total for Valuation:
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
STRUCTURAL
PERMIT FEE DETAIL
Fee Description Amount Fee Description Amount
Conditional Use Permit Type 1 998.00
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.or.us
Inspection Request Line: 541-552-2080 CITY OF
-ASH LA