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Notice of Final Decision
On May 5, 2016, the Community Development Director approved the request for the following:
Planning Action: PA-2016-00763
Subject Property: 5 North Main Street
Owner: Parkview Plaza LLC
Applicant: Barry and Kathleen Thalden
Description: A request for Site Design Review approval for the installation of Public Art at 5
North Main Street. The application involves the painting of a mural upon the entirety of the south wall
facing Calle Guanajuato. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial Downtown;
ZONING: C-1-D; ASSESSOR'S MAP: 39 IE 09 BB; TAX LOT: 50003.
The Community Development Director's decision becomes final and is effective on the 12th day after the
Notice of Final Decision is mailed. Approval is valid for a period of 18 months 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) 18.5.1.050(F)
and/or file an appeal to the Ashland Planning Commission as provided in ALUO 18.5.1.050(G). 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 Maria Harris in the Community
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Development Department at (541) 488-5305.
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Parties of record and property owners within 200 ft.
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SECTION 18.5.1.050 Type I Procedure (Administrative Decision with Notice)
E. Effective Date of Decision. Unless the conditions of approval specify otherwise or the decision is appealed pursuant to
subsection 18.5.1.050.G, a Type I decision becomes effective 12 days after the City mails the notice of decision.
F. Reconsideration. The Staff Advisor may reconsider a Type I decision as set forth below.
1. Any party entitled to notice of the planning action, or any City department 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.
2. Reconsideration requests shall be received within five days of mailing the notice of decision. The Staff Advisor shall
decide within three days whether to reconsider the matter.
3. If the 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 days to affirm, modify, or reverse
the original decision. The City shall send notice of the reconsideration decision to affirm, modify, or reverse to any
party entitled to notice of the planning action.
4. 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.
G. Appeal of Type I Decision. A Type I decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission, pursuant to the following:
1. Who May Appeal. The following persons have standing to appeal a Type I decision.
a. The applicant or owner of the subject property.
b. Any person who is entitled to written notice of the Type I decision pursuant to subsection
18.5.1.050.B.
c. Any other person who participated in the proceeding by submitting written comments on the application to the
City by the specified deadline.
2. Appeal Filing Procedure.
a. Notice of Appeal. Any person with standing to appeal, as provided in subsection 18.5.1.050.G.1, above, may
appeal a Type I decision by filing a notice of appeal and paying the appeal fee according to the procedures of
this subsection. 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. If an appellant prevails at the
hearing or upon subsequent appeal, the fee for the initial hearing shall be refunded,
b. Time for Filing. A notice of appeal shall be filed with the Staff Advisor within 12 days of the date the notice of
decision is mailed.
c. Content of Notice of Appeal. The notice of appeal shall be accompanied by the required filing fee and shall
contain.
i. An identification of the decision being appealed, including the date of the decision.
ii. A statement demonstrating the person filing the notice of appeal has standing to appeal.
iii. A statement explaining the specific issues being raised on appeal.
iv. A statement demonstrating that the appeal issues were raised during the public comment period.
d. 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.
3. Scope of Appeal. Appeal hearings on Type I decisions made by the Staff Advisor shall be de novo hearings before
the Planning Commission. The appeal shall not be limited to the application materials, evidence and other
documentation, and specific issues raised in the review leading up to the Type I decision, but may include other
relevant evidence and arguments. The Commission may allow additional evidence, testimony, or argument
concerning any relevant ordinance provision.
4. Appeal Hearing Procedure. Hearings on appeals of Type I decisions follow the Type 11 public hearing procedures,
pursuant to section 18.5.1.060, subsections A - E, except that the decision of the Planning Commission is the final
decision of the City on an appeal of a Type I decision. A decision on an appeal is final the date the City mails the
adopted and signed decision. Appeals of Commission decisions must be filed with the State Land Use Board of
Appeals, pursuant to ORS 197.805 - 197.860.
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ASHLAND PLAITING DIVISION
FINDINGS & ORDERS
PLANNING ACTION: PA-2016-00763
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 5 N. Main St.
APPLICANT/OWNER: Barry and Kathleen Thalden
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Design Review approval for the installation of public art for
the property located at 5 N. Main St. The application involves the painting of a mural upon the west wall of
the building facing Calle Guanajuato.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial; ZONING: C=1-D; ASSESSOR'S MAP:
39 lE 09 BB; TAX LOTS: 50003
SUBMITTAL DATE: April 14, 2016
DEEMED COMPLETE DATE: April 22, 2016
STAFF APPROVAL DATE: May 5, 2016
APPEAL DEADLINE (4:30 P.M.) May 17, 2016
FINAL DECISION DATE: ' May 18, 2016
APPROVAL EXPIRATION DATE: November 18, 2017
DECISION
The proposal is a request for Site Design Review approval for the installation of a mural on the west wall of
the building located at 5 N. Main St. The property is located in the Detail Site Review and Historic District
overlays. The proposed mural will cover the entire west wall.
The subject property is located at the transition of N. Main St. to Winburn Way with the front of the building
facing N. Main St. and the downtown plaza, the side of the building facing Winburn Way, and the back of
the building facing Calle Guanajuato. The subject property and the surrounding area are zoned Commercial
Downtown (C-1-D).
The National Register of Historic Places documentation for the Ashland Downtown District identifies the
building as a historic primary contributing structure. The building opened as Weitzel's (Parkview)
Department Store in 1947 and was designed in the streamlined Moderne style by noted Klamath Falls
architect Howard R. Perrin.
The installation of public art on the exterior of a building that is identified as a contributing structure within
a historic district requires Site Design Review approval in accordance with 18.18.5.2.020.A.4. Based upon
legislative history, the purpose of site design review for the placement of public art upon a contributing
historic structure is to ensure that the physical character of the historic district is preserved through
additional public oversight, while still supporting artistic and creative expression found in public art.
The site development and design standards in chapter 18.4.2 are used to evaluate potential impacts of
painting a mural upon the building's west-facing fagade to the contributing historic structure, Wietzel's
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(Parkview) Department Store. Specifically, the standards highlight the architectural features that are
prominent in the make-up and character of the downtown. In reviewing the proposal, staff focused on
assessing the degree to which the mural covers or detracts from significant or character-defining
architectural features of the building.
The following a site design and development standards are applicable to the proposed mural project. An
assessment of the application in relation to the standards follows each group of standards.
18.4.2.060 C.4. Openings
a. Ground level elevations facing a street shall maintain a consistent proportion of
transparency (i.e., windows) compatible with the pattern found in the downtown area.
b. Scale and proportion of altered or added building elements, such as the size and
relationship of new windows, doors, entrances, column, and other building features shall be
visually compatible with the original architectural character of the building.
c. Upper floor windows orientation shall primarily be vertical (height greater than width).
d. Except for transom windows, windows shall not break the front plane of the building.
e. Ground level entry doors shall be primarily transparent,
f. Windows and other features of interest to pedestrians such as decorative columns or
decorative corbelling shall be provided adjacent to the sidewalk. Blank walls adjacent to a
public sidewalk are prohibited.
Several original windows are located on the west-facing wall. The proposed mural will not conceal the
windows. Additionally, the patter of openings provided by these upper story windows does not appear to be
obscured by the proposal, as the windows are retained in clear view, occupying space at the very top of the
mural's skyline.
18.4.2.060 C. 5. Horizontal Rhythms
a. Prominent horizontal lines at similar levels along the street's street front shall be
maintained.
b. A clear visual division shall be maintained between ground level floor and upper floors.
c. Buildings shall provide a foundation or base, typically from ground to the bottom of the
lower windowsills, with changes in volume or material, in order to give the building a
sense of strength.
The west-facing wall is clearly subordinate to the building's two street facing facades and lacks distinct
architectural features and treatments that create "horizontal rhythms", such as a clear division between
the ground level floor and upper levels above as well as a change in materials at the building base. The
location of a mural on the west building fayade does not appear to cover or detract from character-
defining architectural features that establish an existing horizontal orientation.
18.4.2.060 C. 6. Vertical Rhythms
a. New construction or storefront remodels shall reflect a vertical orientation, either
through actual volumes or the use of surface details to divide large walls, so as to
reflect the underlying historic property lines.
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As stated above, the west-facing wall is clearly subordinate to the building's two street facing facades
and lacks distinct architectural features and treatments that create "vertical rhythms" through the use of
surface details, such as columns, posts or pilasters, to divide large walls into distinct volumes.
Consequently, the location of a mural on the west building facade does not appear to cover or detract
from character-defining architectural features that establish an existing vertical orientation.
18.42.060 C. 2. Setback
b. Ground level entries should be recessed from the public right-of-way and have detailing
and materials that create a sense of entry.
The placement of murals on a primary building facade is often discouraged. A primary building facade
generally refers to a building wall with a main public entryway. The proposed mural will be applied to
the west wall which does not contain a building entrance. Primary building entrances are located on both
the east and south sides, neither which will be effected by the proposal.
18.42.050 C. 10. Other.
a. Non-street or alley facing elevations are less significant than street facing elevations.
Rear and sidewalls of buildings should therefore be fairly simple (e.g., wood, block,
brick, stucco, cast stone, masonry clad, with or without windows).
b. Visual integrity of the original building shall be maintained when altering or adding
building elements. This shall include such features as the vertical lines of columns,
piers, the horizontal definition of spandrels and cornices, and other primary structural
and decorative elements.
The mural is proposed to be painted on the west building wall facing Calle Guanajuato. In comparison to
the south and east-facing building walls, the west-facing wall is relatively unadorned. The west-facing
wall does not include building doorways and the larger ground floor display windows found on the east
and west walls, which are described as key elements of the original department store. In staff s opinion,
the proposed location of the mural on the west-facing wall is more appropriate given the subordinate
status of the west wall when compared to the more prominent nature of the Wietzel building's N. Main
St. and Winburn Way street frontages.
18.42.060 C. 8. Materials.
a. Exterior building materials shall consist of traditional building materials found in the
downtown area including block, brick, painted wood, smooth stucco, or natural stone.
An established point of view underscores the importance of avoiding the application of painted murals
over original exterior building materials, especially unpainted brick or stone. In this case, the mural will
not cover traditional brick or stone, but will be applied to the west-facing concrete wall that has been
painted several times throughout the history of the building.
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The Historic Commission reviewed the application at the May 4, 2016 meeting and recommended approval
of the application as submitted.
The approval criteria for Site Design Review are in AMC 18.5.2.050 as follows:
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An application for Site Design Review shall be approved if the proposal meets the criteria in subsections
A, B, C, and D below. The approval authority may, in approving the application, impose conditions of
approval, consistent with the applicable criteria.
A. Underlying Zone. The proposal complies with all of the applicable provisions of the underlying zone
(part 18.2), including but not limited to: building and yard setbacks, lot area and dimensions, density
and floor area, lot coverage, building height, building orientation, architecture, and other applicable
standards.
S. Overlay Zones. The proposal complies with applicable overlay zone requirements (part 18.3).
C. Site Development and Design Standards. The proposal complies with the applicable Site
Development and Design Standards of part 18.4, except as provided by subsection E, below.
D. City Facilities. The proposal complies with the applicable standards in section 18.4.6 Public
Facilities and that adequate capacity of City facilities for water, sewer, electricity, urban storm
drainage, paved access to and throughout the property, and adequate transportation can and will be
provided to the subject property.
E. Exception to the Site Development and Design Standards. The approval authority may approve
exceptions to the Site Development and Design Standards of part 18.4 if the circumstances in either
subsection 1 or 2, below, are found to exist.
1. There is a demonstrable difficulty meeting the specific requirements of the Site Development
and Design Standards due to a unique or unusual aspect of an existing structure or the
proposed use of a site; and approval of the exception will not substantially negatively impact
adjacent properties; and approval of the exception is consistent with the stated purpose of
the Site Development and Design; and the exception requested is the minimum which would
alleviate the difficulty.; or
2. There is no demonstrable difficulty in meeting the specific requirements, but granting the
exception will result in a design that equally or better achieves the stated purpose of the Site
Development and Design Standards.
In staff's assessment of the application, the proposed mural meets the applicable site development and
design standards. The mural is proposed to be located on the west-facing building facade facing Calle
Guanajuato, which is clearly subordinate to the N. Main St. and Winburn Way building frontages. The west-
facing facade doesn't not include a primary entrance or storefront windows on the ground floor. The mural
doesn't conceal or interfere with the second story windows that are in place on the west side of the building.
In addition, the west-facing facade does not include architectural features that establish a horizontal rhythm
(e.g. clear division between ground and second floor, a building base) or vertical rhythm (e.g. columns,
pilasters). Finally, the mural will not cover traditional brick or stone, but will be applied to the west-facing
concrete wall that has been painted several times throughout the history of the building.
The application with the attached conditions complies with all applicable City ordinances. Planning Action
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#2016-00763 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 #2016-00763 is denied.
The following conditions are attached to the approval.
1) That all proposals of the applicant shall be conditions of approval unless otherwise modified herein.
May 5, 2016
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AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
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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,
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2. On May 5, 2016 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 1
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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Planning Application Review
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PLANNING ACTION: PA-2016-00763
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 5 North Main Street
APPLICANT: Barry & Kathleen Thalden
OWNER: Parkview Plaza LLC
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Design Review approval for the installation of Public Art at
5 North Main Street. The application involves the painting of a mural upon the entirety of the
south wall facing Calle Guanajuato.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial- Downtown; ZONING: C-1-D;
ASSESSOR'S MAP: 39 1 E 09BB; TAX LOT: 50003.
Recommendation:
The Historic Commission recommends approving the application as presented.
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April 22, 2009
Honorable Members of the City Council and Mayor
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The Historic Commission has reviewed in depth the proposed changes to the Sign Code and wishes to extend our support for
the inclusion of the amendment of the following section:
SECTION 18.72.030 Applicability,
g. Any exterior change to a structure which
and Is listed on the National Register of Historic Places or to a contributing
property within an Historic District on the National Register of Historic
Places that reoulres a buNdinn nermit or includes the installation of
Public Art.
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The primary role of the Historic Commission is the protection of architectural and cultural resources in the city. Historic and
historic contributing structures within the four national register districts in the city deserve the highest level of citizen review
that we can provide to ensure that the stewardship of these resources is maintained.
While we share in the concerns of the Public Arts Commission that public art be separated from the Sign Code and afforded
special consideration-that consideration must be subject to reasonable and prudent citizen review. The Historic Commission
seeks solely to maintain our ability to protect the historic resources of the districts. We do not seek to be the arbitrator of what
is or is not public art,
We do however, take seriously the responsibility of carefully reviewing any alteration or modification of historic or historic-
contributing structures. This would include the proposed application or installation of public art projects directly to these
structures, Historic structures are recognized public resources, arguably a form of public art in themselves, directly enhancing
our community, its value, and its overall sense of place, Altering or otherwise changing the building by adjoining or
mounting an additional piece of art to these structures has tremendous implications, If the project is not carefully reviewed,
we risk the possibility of impacting the architectural features of the building as well as actually damaging the physical '
structure of the building. This level of review is a recognized standard within national historic register districts, and it is our
responsibility to ensure that we maintain that standard,
The Historic Commission continues to be committed to working closely with the Public Arts Commission in partnership to
ensure that they can fulfill their responsibilities to the citizens of Ashland with regard to the selection and placement of public
art, We look forward to continuing in our ability to be strong advocates for these very public resources. Your adoption of this
amendment will be of great assistance towards that end,
Sincere y,
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DATE: 5/2/2016
TO: Ashland Historic Commission
FROM: Bill Molnar, Community Development Director
RE: Site Design Review for the placement of public art on a contributing historic structure.
Mural art is considered one of the oldest methods of artistic expression. Murals bring art to the public
space, and add visual and aesthetic value. When appropriately executed, murals can enhance the
character of an area.
Based upon legislative history, the purpose of site design review for the placement of public art upon a
contributing historic structure is to ensure that the physical character of the historic district is preserved
through additional public oversight, while still supporting artistic and creative expression found in
public art. In this case, specific City site design standards should be referenced when evaluating
potential impacts to the contributing historic structure, Wietzel's (Parkview) Department Store, from
painting a mural upon the building's west-facing facade.
Several of Ashland's site development and design standards are cited below. These standards highlight
the architectural features that are prominent in the make-up and character of the downtown. In reviewing
the proposal, staff recommends the Historic Commission focus on assessing the degree to which the
mural covers or detracts from significant or character-defining architectural features of the building.
Staff comments provided in italics below each standard are intended to assist the Historic Commission
in formulating advice and a recommendation on the proposal, while still recognizing the merit of
maintaining minimal intrusion into the artistic expression and content of the artwork.
Selected Ashland Site Development and Design Standards
18.4.2.060 CA. Openings
a. Ground level elevations facing a street shall maintain a consistent proportion of transparency (i.e.,
windows) compatible with the pattern found in the downtown area.
b. Scale and proportion of altered or added building elements, such as the size and relationship of new
windows, doors, entrances, column, and other building features shall be visually compatible with the
original architectural character of the building.
c. Upper floor windows orientation shall primarily be vertical (height greater than width).
d. Except for transom windows, windows shall not break the front plane of the building.
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e. Ground level entry doors shall be primarily transparent.
f Windows and other features of interest to pedestrians such as decorative columns or decorative
corbelling shall be provided adjacent to the sidewalk. Blank walls adjacent to a public sidewalk are
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Staff Comment: Several original windows are located on the west facing wall. The proposed mural will
not conceal the windows. Additionally, the pattern of openings provided by these upper story windows
does not appear to be obscured by the proposal, as the windows are retained in clear view, occupying
space at the very top of the mural's skyline.
18.4.2.060 C. 5. Horizontal Rhythms
a. Prominent horizontal lines at similar levels along the street's street front shall be maintained.
b. A clear visual division shall be maintained between ground level floor and upper floors.
c. Buildings shall provide a foundation or base, typically from ground to the bottom of the lower
window sills, with changes in volume or material, in order to give the building a sense of strength.
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Staff Comment: The west facing wall is clearly subordinate to the building's two street facing facades
and lacks distinct architectural features and treatments that create "horizontal rhythms such as a
clear division between the ground level floor and upper levels above as well as a change in materials at
the building base. In staff's judgment, the location of a mural on the west building facade does not
appear to cover or detract fi°om character-defining architectural features that establish an existing
horizontal orientation.
18.4.2.060 C. 6. Vertical Rhythms
a. New construction or storefront remodels shall reflect a vertical orientation, either through actual
volumes or the use of surface details to divide large walls, so as to reflect the underlying historic
property lines.
Staff Comment: As stated above, the west facing wall is clearly subordinate to the building's two street
facingfacades and lacks distinct architectural features and treatments that create "vertical rhythms"
through the use ofsurface details, such as columns, posts orpilasters, to divide large walls into distinct
volumes. Consequently, the location of a mural on the west building facade does not appear to cover or
detract from character-defining architectural features that establish an existing vertical orientation.
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18.42.060 C. 2. Setback
b. Ground level entries should be recessed from the public right-of-way and have detailing and
materials that create a sense of entry.
Staff Comment: The placernent of murals on a prirriar°Y buildingf acade is often discouraged. A prinlar°
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building facade generally refers to a building wall with a main public entryway. The proposed mural
will be applied to the west wall which does not contain a building entrance. Primary building entrances
are located on both the east and south sides, neither which will be effected by the proposal
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18.42.050 C. 10. Other.
a. Non-street or alley facing elevations are less significant than street facing elevations. Rear and
sidewalls of buildings should therefore be fairly simple (e.g., wood, block, brick, stucco, cast stone,
masonry clad, with or without windows).
b. Visual integrity of the original building shall be maintained when altering or adding building
elements. This shall include such features as the vertical lines of columns, piers, the horizontal definition
of spandrels and cornices, and other primary structural and decorative elements.
Staff Comment: The mural is proposed to be painted on the west building wall facing Calle
Guanajuato. In comparison to the south and east facing building walls, the west building wall is
relatively unadorned, absent of building doorways and the larger ground floor° display windows found
on the east and west walls, described as key elements of the original department store. In staffs opinion,
the proposed location of the mural on the west building wall is more appropriate given the subordinate
status of the west wall when compared to the more prominent nature of the Wietzel building's North E
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18.42.060 C. 8. Materials.
a. Exterior building materials shall consist of traditional building materials found in the downtown area
including block, brick, painted wood, smooth stucco, or natural stone.
Staff Comment: An established concern is to avoid the application ofpainted murals over original
exterior building materials, especially unpainted brick or stone. In this case, the mural will be painted
upon the west facing concrete wall that has been painted several times throughout the history of the I
building.
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® ID# 20.0 - Wietzel's [Parkview] Dept Store - Primary Contributing, National Register of
Historic Places Continuation Sheet.
® Selected illustrations from Ashland's Downtown Design Standards
Department of Community Development Tel: 541488-5305
51 Winburn Way Fax: 541-552-2050
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
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NPS Form 90-900-A OMB Approval No. 9024-0098 (8-86)
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places
Continuation Sheen
Section Number: 7 Page: 23 Ashland Downtown Historic District, Ashland, OR
As originally constructed; the Crocker Building was of -exposed brick exterior -with an
elaborately detailed cornice. Today, the exposed brick of the east elevation remains,
however the front elevation has been stuccoed, probably as a part. of the 1945-46
remodeling. The storefront, while also remodeled and rebuilt with aluminum sash, retains
general compatibility and does not seriously detract from the overall character of the
building. A specific element of note is the painted wall graphic of the east elevation,
"Ashland's Noted Second Hand," probably painted in the late 19th or very early 20`"
century.
Occupied by Brother's Restaurant for more than 20 years, the Josephine Crocker Building
retains high integrity and effectively relates its development history during the period of
significance.
ID# 19.0
SABATINO'S RESTAURANT BLDG 1970c
75 MAIN ST N 391E09BB 6000
Modern Period: Late 20th C Historic Period Non-Compatible, Non-historic, Non-Contributing
Historically this prominent corner site was occupied by a brick building similar to the
Josephine Crocker Building, located to the west.
The two-story brick building at the corner of Granite and N Main St is being
demolished by the owner, Lloyd Selby...the building known to many Ashlanders as
the "old Dennis McCarthy building" was built in the early 1900s by the first
Southern Pacific engineer to pull a train into Ashland. (Tidings, 17-Aug-1962, 1:5)
This present single story masonry building, designed in a vaguely Pueblo-inspired style with
stepped parapet detailing and projecting "vigas" or rafter tails, was apparently constructed
sometime in the late 1960s or early 1970s and housed a series of predominately Italian
restaurants, most notably "Sabatino's" along with "The Vintage Inn," a popular folk music
night club in Ashland during the late 1970s and early 1980s. In the 1990s the building was
divided into its present configuration of multiple office and restaurant spaces. Minimally
compatible with its zero setback, the overall design and use of materials of the Sabitino's
Restaurant Building is incompatible with the historic architecture of the downtown
ID# 20.0 survey#272
WIETZEL'S [PARKVIEW] DEPT STORE 1947
115 MAIN ST N (5 North Main) 391F09BB 7600
Architect: Perrin, Howard R. Builder: Borg, C. E.
Early Modern: Art Moderne/Streamlined Primary Contributing
Built on the site of Emil Peil's blacksmith and implement shop and the 1906 addition that
was built in connection with the Bank of Ashland Extension,16 the Weitzel/Park View
36 See Sites 22.0 and 23.0.
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National Register of Historic Places
Condnnation Sheet
Section Number: 7 Page: 24 Ashland Downtown Historic District, Ashland, OR
Department is a two-story concrete volume that opened in June 1947. Designed in the
streamlined Moderne style by noted Klamath Falls architect Howard R. Perrin and built by
Ashland contractor C.E. Borg, Weitzel's was considered Ashland's first "modern"
department store operation. n Perrin, born and educated in Rhode Island, graduated from
Brown University and relocated to Klamath Falls in 1922. In Jackson County he designed
the "Yardstick" model home and the Crater Lake Ford [Winetrout] Building in Medford, a
major addition to Lincoln School in Ashland, and worked on the designs of Camp White.
Responsible for a majority of the commercial buildings in downtown Klamath Falls, his
most notable projects in that county include the Willard Hotel, the Klamath County Jail
and city halls for Doris and Lakeview. (Who's Who, 1942:331)
Corner show windows are finished in rounded plate glass with tranquil green carrara
glass trim, making display space unique and modernistic... Eleven of the most
modern apartments in Ashland have been constructed in the second floor of
Weitzel's Department store...the entrance at 15 Winburn way is attractively
finished in glass brick with [a] wide green linoleum covered stairway trimmed in
chrome. Rounded corners add a modernistic touch to the hall ways. (Tidings, 26-
June-1947, 3:1-5)
By 1955 the operation was renamed the "Park View Department Store," and remained in
operation under that name through the late 1970. Converted to office and retail use, the
streamlined exterior was wrapped in the present Tudor-inspired surface detail and the
standing seam metal roof was added. Today two recessed storefronts face the Plaza and an
additional two storefronts are located on the south elevation while second floor remains in
apartment use. Although remodeled, the Weitzel Department Store Building retains
essential integrity to its 1947 design beneath these alterations and so adequately relates its
original development during the WWII portion of the period of significance.
ID# 21.0
CALLE GUANAJUATO, NORTH ENTRY
0 MAIN ST N 391E09BB 9500
No Style Vacant: Park/Recreation
Historically this tax lot was the site of a masonry building but now is a city-owned property
that provides access the alley between the row of buildings on the west side of the Plaza
and the channel of Ashland Creek. Named "Calle Guanajuato" after Ashland's sister city
in Mexico, this corridor serves as both a service access for these Plaza merchants and as
public park, with regularly scheduled festivals, crafts fairs and similar uses. Calle
Guanajuato terminates at the southern end of the Plaza, joining the bridge over the Creek
at the entrance to Lithia Park on Winburn Way, behind the Weitzel Department Store
Building. (Site 20.0)
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541-488-5305 Fax: 541-552-2050 www.ashland.or,us TTY: 1-800-735-2900 ASHLAND
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
PLANNING ACTION: 2016-00763
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 5 North Main Street
OWNER: Parkview Plaza LLC
APPLICANT: Barry and Kathleen Thalden
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Design Review approval for the installation of Public Art at 5 North Main Street. The
application involves the painting of a mural upon the entirety of the south wall facing Calle Guanajuato.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial Downtown; ZONING: C-1-D; ASSESSOR'S MAP: 39 1E 09 BB;
TAX LOT: 50003. I
NOTE: The Ashland Historic Commission will also review this Planning Action on Wednesday May 4, 2016 at 6:00 PM in the Community
Development and Engineering Services building (Siskiyou Room), located at 51 Winburn Way.
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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, f
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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SITE DESIGN AND USE STANDARDS
18.5.2.050
The following criteria shall be used to approve or deny an application:
A. Underlying Zone: The proposal complies with all of the applicable provisions of the underlying zone (part 18.2), including but not limited to: building and
yard setbacks, lot area and dimensions, density and floor area, lot coverage, building height, building orientation, architecture, and other applicable
standards.
B. Overlay Zones: The proposal complies with applicable overlay zone requirements (part 18.3).
C. Site Development and Design Standards: The proposal complies with the applicable Site Development and Design Standards of part 18.4, except as
provided by subsection E, below.
D. City Facilities: The proposal complies with the applicable standards in section 18.4.6 Public Facilities and that adequate capacity of City facilities for
water, sewer, electricity, urban storm drainage, paved access to and throughout the property and adequate transportation can and will be provided to the
subject property.
E. Exception to the Site Development and Design Standards. The approval authority may approve exceptions to the Site Development and Design
Standards of part 18.4 if the circumstances in either subsection 1 or 2, below, are found to exist.
1. There is a demonstrable difficulty meeting the specific requirements of the Site Development and Design Standards due to a unique or unusual
aspect of an existing structure or the proposed use of a site; and approval of the exception will not substantially negatively impact adjacent
properties; and approval of the exception is consistent with the stated purpose of the Site Development and Design; and the exception requested is
the minimum which would alleviate the difficulty.; or
2. There is no demonstrable difficulty in meeting the specific requirements, but granting the exception will result in a design that equally or better
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ASHLAND, OR 97520 20 E MAIN ST 20 E MAIN ST
ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520
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ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 TALENT, OR 97540
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HARRIS NEIL A TRUSTEE ET AL PARKVIEW PLAZA LLC PECKHAM BARRY TRUSTEE ET AL
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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 April 22, 2016 1 caused to be mailed, by regular mail, in a sealed r
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 #2016-00763, 5 N Main St.
Signature of Employee
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Laura Rangel Villasenor
Guanajuato, Gto. M6xico
phone: +52 473 73 34894
+52 1 473 100 6181
e-mail: IorelarL@hotmail.com
www.loreta.com.mx
PROPOSAL PROJECT
CAUE GUAM/'~',JUATO MUP%.:,",~J.
ASHLAND OREGON
BRIEF
Guanajuato is a unique city, among many things due to its
magnificent mountains and its colorful houses laying
under a beautiful sl<y of different blue shades. Through
my personal style, which simplifies forms and gives special
attention to the color, I focus on showing the joy and
vibrant essence of not the superficial but rather the inner
character of my city.
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- This proposal design was made using soft pastels, the mural will be painted with acrylic and exteriors
paints, sample pictures of the final appearance are listed below.
- Design and colors subject to changes due to interaction with the Wall
- Details will be added to buildings and other elements according to the style.
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Commentary from Loreta
I have the pleasure of serving the art of painting with my whole being. In my paintings,
inherited memories abound, passing beyond what I have lived and what I have touched. My
work leads the viewer to discoveries within scenes, people, and landscapes. Things are
simple where they are, there... beyond the human order.
Each painting is an invitation to look beyond to look deeply into the lands that only art succeeds in
touching. There is where my themes coexist stars tied to strings are resting on a chair, trees, pieces
of sky, or chairs themselves (or watermelons)... These are the themes that make up the central part
of my work and my magical Guanajuato, dear little pieces of the marvelous place where I have lived
for more than 25 years.
The paths of creation are different for each artist. Day after day the spirit of painting keeps me
company. For me, art is the place where I find myself with my memories, my loves, my obsessions,
and my profound desire to change things so that the mystery of human life, that deepest part of our
being, opens and is shared.
From this moment, I will keep walking the road I've chosen.
Background
Loretta was born in the city of Silao, Mexico. She has lived in various cities in Mexico, but
her life brought her to the city of her ancestors, Guanajuato, Mexico, where she has lived for
25 years. 15 years ago she began to express herself by means of painting, and with much
dedication she started on a path of self-learning with much perseverance and dedication.
1999 she participated in an important competition at the Olga Costa Museum of Guanajuato.
In 2003 she attended a course of "painting techniques" taught by Master Luis Nishisawa. In 2007 she
was awarded a scholarship by Vermont Studio Center in the USA, and was in residence there to
advance her professional development. From 2009 to 2010, she painted the murals of the entire
Catalog Building in the City of Guanajuato.
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Individual Exhibitions
2012 - "Around the Universe"
Location: State Congress of Guanajuato
2010 - Exhibition of works of Loreta.
Location: The Sun and the Moon. Austin TX, United States.
2008 - Exhibition of works of Loreta.
Location: Gallery Hearts. Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Mexico.
_~07 - Exhilaition_of _wD s-ofLor_eta. _
Location: Museum Jose and Tomas Chavez Morado. Silao, Guanajuato. Mexico.
- 2004 - Exhibition of works of Loreta.
Location: Gallery Q. Monterrey, N.L. Mexico.
- 2002 - Exhibition of works of Loreta.
Location: Cultural Week in Mexican Alliance Franco. Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Mexico.
- 2001 - "International Tourism Day". (
Location: Mint. Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Mexico. I'
Group Exhibitions
- 2012 - Selected "IV Shows Women Artists of Guanajuato
Location: Congress Dieguino Museum, Guanajuato, GTO Mexico
- 2012 - Selected "Collective Unconscious"
Location: Urban Transport of Leon, Gto. Mexico
- 2011 -"Pictures of Guanajuato"
Location: Naval Historical Museum, Puerto Vallarta, Jai. Mexico
- 2011 - "FIDM International Festival of the Day of the Dead"
Location: Mexico Plaza Hotel, Leon, Gto, Mexico
- 2011 - "FIDM International Festival of the Day of the Dead"
Location: Jesuit Former Convent, University of Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Gto, Mexico
- 2011 - "FIDM International Festival of the Day of the Dead"
Location: Palace of the Emir, Cairo, Egupt
- 2011 - "FIDM International Festival of the Day of the Dead"
Location: La Mairie ou 9 eme, Paris, France
- 2010 - "Day of the Dead ACADAC".
Location: Fox Centro Leon, Guanajuato.. Mexico.
- 2010 - "4 Mujeres 4 Vertientes"
Location: Dieguino Museum. Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Mexico.
- 2009 - "Hands Painters".
Location: House of Culture. Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Mexico.
- 2008 - "Parallel Realities".
Location: Gallery Duarte. Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Mexico.
- 2008 - "International Women's Day."
Location: House of Culture. Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Mexico.
- 2008 - "Second Shows Women Artists".
Location: Gallery Hearts. Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Mexico.
- 2008 - "Hands Painters".
Location: House of Culture. Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Mexico.
- 2007 - "First Exhibition Women Artists".
Location: Gallery Hearts. Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Mexico.
® 2006 - Exhibition of works of Loreta.
Location: General Archive. Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Mexico.
® 2006 - ALDIM.
Location: Poliforum, Leon, Guanajuato. Mexico.
® 2005 - Art Fair. The American School Foundation,
Location: Mexico City, DF Mexico.
2004 - "Friends of Animals".
Location: Museum Gene Byron. Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Mexico.
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Location: Mexico City, DF. Mexico.
® 2003 - Exhibition of works of Loreta.
Location: Museum Gene Byron. Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Mexico.
® 2002 - Art Fair. The American School Foundation, Cd. De Mexico, DF Mexico.
- 2002 - "Rescuing Roots" VII FAI. Save the Children Mexico.
Location: Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramirez The Necromancer (Fine Arts).
San Miguel de Allende. Mexico.
- 2001 - "Rescuing Roots" VI FAI Save the Children Mexico.
Location: Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramirez The Necromancer (Fine Arts).
San Miguel de Allende. Mexico.
- 2001 - Art Fair. Location: The American School Foundation,
Location: Mexico City, DF. Mexico.
2001 - "Artists Unite for Children".
Location: San Agustin Convent / House of Culture. Salamanca, Gto. Mexico.
® 2000 - Exposure to students of the School of Fine Arts.
Location: Faculty of Law of the University of Guanajuato. Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Mexico
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Mural On Calf Guanajuato - Ashland, Oregon
Since 1969, the City of Ashland has celebrated a relationship with its sister city,
Guanajuato, Mexico. Both cities have a lot in conttnon, including being Centes•s of
culture with well-recognized universities.
_.Tcaiwists flodk fi0-e6aa^li cats, drawn bY their picturesque
downtowns, and historical, cultural :and rect°cationaI attractions.
Both Guanajuato and Ashland have a strong relationship with art. Guanajuato is
house to many artists and snuscums. It is the birthplace in 1$$6 of Diego Rivera, the
muralist that single-handedly changed the course of his country's art.
In honor of its sister city, Ashland has named all important walkway along Ashland
Creek "Calle Guanajuato," located behind the downtown plaza buildings. It is
enhanced by restaurant seating anal all artist's market on weekends.
This mural, "Streets of Guanajuato," will be located oil the west side of the Sesame
Restaurant building at the south entrance to the Calle. It will honor our sister city
and provide an appropriate and spectacular gateway to the Calle. It depicts views of
various buildings and landmarks, reflecting the beauty and history of the City of
Guanajuato.
The artist, Laura "Loreta" Rangel Villascnor, an experienced mural painter front
the City of Guanajuato, will be in residence in Ashland while painting the mural. In
additions, selected art students front Southern Oregon University will be involved,
assisting the artist in the project. This will bring recognition to our university and
the talents of our students, while providing these with a truly unique international
experience in mural painting. For technical support, we have secured the help of
local Ashland artist and muralist, Denise Baxter, who coincidently speaks fluent
Spanish.
The project will be more than just a mural. Its creation will generate a month long
unique event while Loreta is painting the work, and will be an ongoing tourist
attraction.
The final ribbons cutting; will be an international occasion celebrating and enhancing
Ashland's relationship with Guanajuato. Hopefully this celebration could take
place during the July 411' weekend when officials front Guanajuato are planning to
be here.
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DESCRIPTION: Type 1 Commercial Site Review for the Calle Guanajuato Mural.
VALUATION
Occupancy Type Construction Units Rate Amt Actual Amt Constuction Description
Total for Valuation:
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Commercial Site Review (type1) 1,012.00
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Tel: 541-488-5305
20 East Main St. Fax: 541-488-5311
Ashland, OR 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
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I hereby certify the contents of this application to be correct to the
best of my knowledge, and furthermore, that I have read, Fee Summary Paid Amounts
understood and agreed to the following:
Building: $ 0.00 $ 0.00
1. This permit shall remain valid only in accordance with code State Surcharge: $ 0.00 $ 0,00
or regulation provisions relating to time lapse and revocation Development Fees: $ 0.00 $ 0.00
(180 days).
2. Work shall not proceed past approved inspection stage. All Systems Development Charges: $ 0.00 $ 0.00
required inspections shall be called for 24 hours in advance. Utility Connection Fees: $ 0.00 $ 0.00
3. Any modifications in plans or work shall be reported in
advance to the department. Public Works Fees: $ 0.00 $ 0.00
4. Responsibility for complying with all applicable federal, state, Planning Fees: $ 1,012.00 $ 0.00
or local laws, ordinances, or regulations rests solely with the
applicant. Sub-Total: $ 1,012.00
Fees Paid: $ 0
Applicant Date Total Amount Due: $ 1,012.00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Tel: 541-488-5305
20 East Main St. Fax: 541-488-5311
Ashland, OR 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
www.ashland.ocus
Inspection Request Line: 541-552-2080 CITY ® F
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