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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSiskiyou_872_PA-2016-00587 CITY OF AS 719 i I u m~AND July 21, 2016 Notice of Final Decision I On July 21, 2016, the Community Development Director approved the request for the following: Planning Action: PA-2016-00587 Subject Property: 872 Siskiyou Boulevard Applicant: Suncrest Homes, LLC Description: A request for a Variance to allow for the construction of a new driveway at 872 Siskiyou Boulevard. The Variance is required to construct a new driveway that is proposed to be less than 100 feet from an existing driveway on Siskiyou Boulevard. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Multiple Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; ASSESSOR'S MAP: 39 lE 09DA; TAX LOT 6900. 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 Mark Schexnayder in the Community Development Department at (541) 488-5305. cc: Parties of record and property owners within 200 ft COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Tel: 541A88-5305 51 Winburn Way Fax: 541-552-2050 Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 L i 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 parry 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: I . 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 ofNotice ofAppeal. 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 II 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. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Tel: 541-488-5305 7,27 51 Winburn Way Fax: 541-552-2050 Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 ` id.onus i ASHLAND PLANNING DIVISION FINDINGS & ORDERS PLANNING ACTION: PA-2016-00587 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 872 Siskiyou Boulevard OWNER: John Shrode APPLICANT: Suncrest Homes, LLC DESCRIPTION: A request for a Variance to allow for the construction of a new driveway at 872 Siskiyou Boulevard. The Variance is required to construct a new driveway that is proposed to be less than 100 feet from an existing driveway on Siskiyou Boulevard. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Multiple-Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; ASSESSOR'S MAP: 39 lE 09DA; TAX LOTS: 6900. SUBMITTAL DATE: March 30, 2016 DEEMED COMPLETE DATE: June 1, 2016 STAFF APPROVAL DATE: July 21, 2016 FINAL DECISION DATE: August 2, 2016 APPROVAL EXPIRATION DATE: February 2, 2017 DECISION The subject property is approximately 6,098 square feet, oriented north/south and fronts the south side of Siskiyou Boulevard. The subject property currently has no structures, driveway, or utilities. The subject lot is zoned R-2 and is consistent with the surrounding zoning district. The application is for a Variance to Intersection and Driveway Separation Standards. More specifically, the Variance is to allow for a driveway separation of less than 100 feet on a Boulevard. The applicant proposes to build a new driveway approximately 80 feet from the nearest driveway located to the northwest. The proposed driveway is necessary to gain legal access the subject parcel for development. Due to unique circumstances on the property, including lot size and layout, the proposed location of the driveway will affect the location of a proposed single-family dwelling. The subject property is located in the City of Ashland's Nationally Registered Siskiyou-Hargadine Historic District. The subject parcel is relatively small, narrow, and irregularly shaped. The adjacent property located to the west is developed with a single-family dwelling, has driveway access off Siskiyou Boulevard, and is zoned R-2. To the south and east, the parcels are vacant, currently used for parking, and zoned R-2. The parcel adjacent to the east has a driveway access off Siskiyou Boulevard. Right-of-way is located adjacent to the north of the subject parcel. The applicant requested an access easement from all three adjacent parcels as a preferred means of access to the subject parcel. However, the adjacent property owners denied these requests for an access easement. Therefore, a Variance is required to allow for the construction of a driveway on the subject property. No trees are proposed for removal as part of the application. The aforementioned circumstances lead Staff to believe that the application satisfies the first two approval criterion in Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) section 18.5.5.050. The applicant will benefit from having the use of a new driveway that is required in order to develop the subject property. In addition, it is evident from aerial photography that the property was developed with a structure and driveway at some point in the past that have since been removed. Therefore, Staff has PA #2016-00587 872 Siskiyou Boulevard/MMS Page 1 i determined that, "the proposal's benefits will be greater than any negative impacts", and thus satisfies approval criterion number three AMC section 18.5.5.050. The property owner is trying to accommodate a new driveway and small single-family dwelling on a lot with unique circumstances. These include the small size of the lot, lack of a legal access, and the protection of a large cedar tree. The applicant has not requested a property line adjustment or partition, which affect the proposed non-conforming setback. Staff does not believe that the requested Variance is self-imposed. Therefore, the application satisfies approval criterion number four in AMC section 18.5.5.050. On June 8, 2016, the applicant presented the development proposal to the Ashland Historic Commission for their review and recommendation. The proposed Variance to allow for the construction of a new driveway affects the location and design of the proposed single-family dwelling; therefore, staff requested that the historic commission make recommendations regarding both. During the meeting, the commission expressed reservations about the proposal noting several inconsistencies within the application materials. The commission recommended that the applicant make several changes to the design and layout of the proposed development and asked that they return at the next regular meeting to present the changes. On July 6, 2016, the historic commission reviewed the application proposal for a second time at their regular meeting. The commission noted that the applicant made the requested changes and corrections to the application. These changes included correcting site plan measurements, orienting the building perpendicular to the right-of-way, moving parking spaces back, moving the building forward, and several design modifications to the dwelling. The commission recommended approving the application as presented. Overall, Staff feels that the applicant has addressed any potential negative impacts associated with the proposed Variance. Due to the unique circumstances of the property, the proposal does not have any apparent adverse effects on the livability of the impact area. After review of the application submittals, Staff has decided that all applicable criteria have been satisfied. The approval criteria for a Variance are described in AMC Chapter 18.5.5.050.A; as follows: 1. The variance is necessary because the subject code provision does not account for special or unique physical circumstances of the subject site, such as topography, natural features, adjacent development, or similar circumstances. A legal lot determination may be sufficient evidence of a hardship for purposes of approving a variance. 2. The variance is the minimum necessary to address the special or unique physical circumstances related to the subject site. 3. The proposal's benefits will be greater than any negative impacts on the development of the adjacent uses and will further the purpose and intent of this ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan of the City. 4. The need for the variance is not self-imposed by the applicant or property owner. For example, the variance request does not arise as result of a property line adjustment or land division approval previously granted to the applicant. Planning Action #2016-00587 complies with all applicable City ordinances with the imposition of the conditions attached below. Therefore, Planning Action 42016-00587 is approved. If any one or more of the following conditions are found to be invalid, for any reason whatsoever, then Planning Action 42016-00587 is denied. The following are the conditions and they are attached to the approval: PA #2016-00587 872 Siskiyou Boulevard/MMS Page 2 I. That all proposals of the applicant shall be conditions of approval unless otherwise specifically modified herein. G 2. That the plans submitted for the building permit shall be in substantial conformance with those f: approved as part of this application. If the plans submitted for the building permit are not in E substantial conformance with those approved as part of this application, an application to modify the Variance approval shall be submitted and approved prior to issuance of a building permit. 3. That all exterior lighting shall be directed on the property and shall not directly illuminate adjacent proprieties. i 4. THAT BUILDING PERMIT SUBMITTALS SHALL INCLUDE: a) Identification of all easements, including public and private utility easements, mutual access easements, public pedestrian access easements, and fire apparatus access easements. b) Solar setback calculations demonstrating that all new construction complies with Solar Setback Standard A in the formula [(Height - 6)/(0.445 + Slope) = Required Solar Setback] and elevations or cross section drawings clearly identifying the highest shadow producing point(s) and the height(s) from natural grade. c) Lot coverage calculations including all building footprints, driveways, parking, and circulation areas. Lot coverage shall be limited to no more than 65 percent as required in AMC 18.2.5.030.A. d) Verification that the new home on tax lot 6900 complies with the Maximum Permitted Floor Area requirements of AMC 18.2.5.070. 5. That the applicant submit an electric design and distribution plan including load calculations and locations of all primary and secondary services including transformers, cabinets and all other necessary equipment. This plan must be reviewed and approved by the Electric Department prior to issuance of a building permit. Transformers and cabinets shall be located in areas least visible from streets, while considering the access needs of the Electric Department. 6. That a Tree Protection Plan consistent with the standards described in 18.4.5 be submitted for review and approval by the Staff Advisor prior to the issuance of a building permit. The plan shall identify the location and placement of fencing around the drip lines of the 24 inch cedar tree identified for preservation. The amount of fill and grading within the drip line shall be minimized. Cuts within the drip line shall be noted on the tree protection plan, and shall be executed by handsaw and kept to a minimum. No fill shall be placed around the trunk/crown root. 7. That the tree protection fencing shall be installed according to the approved plan 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. 8. That all recommendations of the Ashland- Historic Commission, 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. i I PA #2016-00587 872 Siskiyou Boulevard/MMS Page 3 I 9. That the fl ag drive shall be improved to 12 feet in width, a vertical clearance of 13-feet, 6-inches and be able to withstand 44,000 lbs. prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy per ACM 18.5.3.080. The Staff Advisor may approve an alternative driveway surface other than paving, at the recommendation of the Ashland Fire Department. < Bil Molnar, PZ ning Director Date D partment of ommunity Development r PA #2016-00587 872 Siskiyou Boulevard/MMS Page 4 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 6200 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 6800 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 7000 ALEXANDER-O'CONNOR RORY ASHLAND SCHOOL DIST NO 5 ASYLDA LLC 2768 QUAIL RUN RD 885 SISKIYOU BLVD 110 E BUTLER LN TALENT, OR 97540 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DD 300 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 6101 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 6900 CORP OF PRESIDING BISHOP DAHLQUIST CARL/DAHLQUIST ANNETTE EQUITY TRUST COMPANY 50 E NORTH TEMPLE PO BOX 3359 1 EQUITY WAY SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84150 ASHLAND, OR 97520 WEST LAKE, OH 44145 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 6300 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 6700 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 6600 FOSTER TAMARA K JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST #5 ROMANO ETHEL M REVOCABLE LIVING 147 N LAUREL ST 885 SISKIYOU BLVD 91 ET AL ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 912 SISKIYOU BLVD ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 6000 PA-2016-00587 PA-2016-00587 SISKIYOU PLAZA LLC SUNCREST HOMES CHARLIE HAMILTON EQUITY TRUST COMPANY CUSTODIAN 850 SISK(YOU BLVD 3 PO BOX 1313 FBO JOHN SHRODE 2234 SISKIYOU BLVD #32C ASHLAND, OR 97520 TALENT, OR 97540 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA-2016-00587 PA-2016-00587 872 Siskyou GAR[ COX JAMES HIBBS, PLS NOD 7/21/2016 1910 ELM AVE, STE 100D PO BOX 1947 14 MEDFORD, OR 97801 PHOENIX, OR 97535 I i II E j i E AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING I 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 July 21, 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 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-2016-00587, 872 Siskiyou Blvd. Signature of Employee Documentl 7121/2016 I ~ I I ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Planning Application Review July 6, 2016 PLANNING ACTION: PA-2016-00587 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 872 Siskiyou Boulevard APPLICANT: Suncrest Homes, LLC OWNER: John Shrode DESCRIPTION: A request for a Variance to allow for the construction of a new driveway at 872 Siskiyou Boulevard. The Variance is required to construct a new driveway that is proposed to be located less than 100 feet from an existing driveway on Siskiyou Boulevard. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Multiple Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; ASSESSOR'S MAP: 39 1 E 09DA; TAX LOTS: 6900. Recommendation: The Historic Commission recommends approving the application as presented. I Department of Community Development Tel: 541-488-5305 20 East Main St. Fax: 541-552-2050 I Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 www.ashland.ar.us j er' ~ LOT COVERAGE / C7~ s~s I- TOTAL PROPERTY AREA: 5996&F. / \yxzQ PROPOSED SPF.D BUILDING FOOTPRINT: 497 S.F, (8.2%) PROPOSED COVERED PORCH: 1205..(2%) TOTAL BUILDING COVERAGE: 617 S.F. (10.2%) PAVER DRIVEWAY IN 20' SETBACK: 200 S.F. (3•3%) GRAVEL DRIVEWAYON SIDE OF HOUSE: 825 S.F.(13.8%) GRAVEL PARKING BEHIND HOUSE: 324 &F. (5.4%) TOTAL PROPOSED DRIVEWAY/ PARKING: 1349 S.F. (22.4%) TOTAL COVERAGE: 1966 S.F. (323%) ~4i % A. I % ~O~h~' / ! 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FLR4 . WOOD BENCH PAINTED 8"X6" WOOD POSTS PAINTED 29'-8" LEFT ELEVATION SCALE: 114" =1' i i i ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Planning Application Review June 8, 2016 PLANNING ACTION: PA-2016-00587 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 872 Siskiyou Boulevard APPLICANT: Suncrest Homes, LLC OWNER: John Shrode DESCRIPTION: A request for a Variance to allow for the construction of a new driveway at 872 Siskiyou Boulevard. The Variance is required to construct a new driveway that is proposed to be located less than 100 feet from an existing driveway on Siskiyou Boulevard. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Multiple Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; ASSESSOR'S MAP: 39 1 E 09DA; TAX LOTS: 6900. Recommendation: The Historic Commission recommends that the public hearing be continued to allow the applicant the opportunity to make revisions to the original application submittals. The Historic Commission made specific recommendations to include the following revisions in the new application submittals: 1. Move the proposed building footprint forward on the lot closer to the Siskiyou Boulevard street frontage. 2. Make the proposed building footprint perpendicular to Siskiyou Boulevard. 3. Move the two off-street vehicle parking spaces and vehicle turnaround to the rear of the proposed building footprint. 4. Make the roof overhanging the porch a hipped style roof. 5. Move the front entrance door to the center of the front elevation of the building. 6. Use two double-hung windows on front elevation of the building. 7. Use four posts instead of two for the front porch. 8. Use standing seam metal roof (brown or galvanized) or corrugated metal roof. 9. Use parking pavers for driveway. 10. Use a seat wall to define the front porch. 11. Use Hardietrim and Hardieplank for siding. Department of Community Development Tel: 541-488-5305 20 East Main St. Fax: 541-552-2050 ? i Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 J i ..1 www.ashland.or.us [ --1 i i i i May 9, 2016 I Attn: Mark Schexnayder, Assistant Planner 20 E Main Street Ashland, Oregon 97520 RE: Incompleteness Determination for PA-2016-00587 0 Siskiyou Blvd Dear Mr. Schexnayder. E .Suncrest Homes has reviewed Mr. Schexnayder's two comments and prepared the individual responses below along with their associated comments. Suncrest homes has also investigated staff's concerns specific to other City departments (Electric and Public Works Departments) and has.all the pertinent information needed regarding the subject lot and development costs. PLANNING REVIEW COMMENT: 1. Written justification for the proposed Variance outlining the benefits and potential negative impacts of the proposed house site and design on the development of the adjacent uses. The findings should address how the proposal will further the purpose and intent of the land use ordinance specifically with regards to the historical development pattern of the area (AMC 18.5.5.050.A.3). Schematic and architectural elevation drawings of the proposed development are also required as part of this application (AMC 18.5.5.040.8.5). APPLICANT RESPONSE The subject lot has very little frontage on Siskiyou Blvd. Total frontage is approximately 42' which is a unique physical circumstance due to how narrow it is compared to current lot standards in the R-2 zone. The requested variance to reestablish the driveway is not self-imposed. The applicant did not create the lot and did not remove the formerly established driveway. Additionally, the lot is extremely narrow and due to this unique physical circumstance the applicant has gone to great lengths to design a residence that fits within the lot's unusual parameters and current zoning code. The zoning of the subject lot is R-2. The applicant is proposing a small single family home. This is allowed in the R-2 zoning. Therefore, this application meets the purpose and intent of the land use ordinance. Furthermore, all adjacent parcels are also zoned R-2. As such, the proposed house site and design will have no irregular impacts on the adjacent uses because a single family home is allowed in the R-2 zone. Therefore, the proposed small home is not only allowed to be built on the subject lot but it is also compatible with all surrounding lots and structures. Regarding the historical development pattern of the area, the former home that was on the site totaled 700 square feet. The proposed single family home is 497 square feet with a 120 square foot I of 2 front porch. The total area of the proposed structure is therefore 612 square feet. This mirrors the pre-existing structure and the former development pattern of the area. Although, the variance is only for the driveway the applicant has submitted a floor plan and elevations of the proposed small home. The applicant is also planning to submit the plans and elevations to the historic commission to assure compatibility with the historic district. I The applicant has exhausted all other avenues to obtain access to the lot. The applicant has reviewed all recorded documents in an effort to find existing easements and contacted all the adjacent lot owners to explore the possibility of sharing driveways or receiving an easement. The applicant's requests have all been denied (see attached letters from the original application) and therefore reestablishing the former driveway on Siskiyou Blvd is the only avenue available to legally access the subject lot. Furthermore, the applicant believes that this application is a benefit for a number of reasons. Small homes and cottages were always the heart of Ashland's historic district. Although, many of the cottages have been expanded over the years the original homes were typically small and the applicant is proposing a home in line with the original historic district norms. Additionally, the proposed structure is similar and compatible with the original structure that was located on the property. Finally, the lot also has a large 50' Cedar Tree which is preserved with this application. PLANNING REVIEW COMMENT 2. A Tree protection plan including an inventory of all tress six-inches in diameter at breast height and greater on the property and winch 15 feet of the property boundaries (AMC 18.4.5.030.8). The inventory must include detailed information including, but not limited to species, diameter at breast height, condition, and drip line/protection area of each tree. The plan must clearly identify trees to be preserved and those to be removed. in addition, the applicant shall submit an arborists's report detailing the health of the existing cedar tree and the hazards that the tree will encounter as part of the proposed Variance (AMC 18.4.5.030.B.3). APPLICANT RESPONSE: See attached arborist report for reference on the Tree Protection Plan/Arborist Report. Regards, Charli i 1 Hamilton, Suncrest Homes 541-944-3976 ncl: (Elevations and Arborist Report) 2of2 i What is actually being applied for is a variance for a driveway separation for a pre-existing lot that had a single family home on it until sometime in the early 80's. As part of that application the applicant was asked to provide drawings of the house to be proposed on this lot. The owner of the lot would like to build a very small 437 Sq. Ft. home that is energy efficient and sustainable. As you can see by the site plan this home is set very far back on the lot in order to save the large existing tree on the property, even at 437 Sq. Ft. there is not enough room with the setbacks and parking requirements to fit the home in front of the existing tree. So just a general note this home sits over 50' back from the property line and is behind a very large pine tree, these factors plus the size of the home means there will be very little visual impact of this home. But none the less the applicant feels they have meet the intent and spirit of Historical Districts requirements 18.4.2.050, please see the submitted plans as evidence of this compliance. The colors are not yet determined and will be submitted and approved prior to the pulling of a building permit. The roof is requested to be a metal roof, although not preferred in the historic district there are a few example of such that currently exist in the district. Please keep in mind the previous discussion regarding the visual impact of this homes size and location. Considering the great lengths the owner has gone to create a sustainable and reduced carbon footprint of a home, to force this person to use a petroleum product on this home doesn't seem fair or reasonable. Just a note of clarification, all the driveway and turnaround are will be gravel. 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COVERED PORCH 20'x 6' 8' CEILING ' 4'-0" x T-0" 4'-0" x 2'-0" ' T-0" o p I p i KITCHEN LIVING 0 7'-10"x 9' 11'-3"x 10' 8' CEILING 8' CEILING N ; x 0 21-7" 7'-4 V2" W N ~ N io x io cV C\f -1 CY) N '2-9Y2" 2'-10" 31-6" 00 C° O N iv 2'-4" o I BATH X BEDROOM (V 8'-5"x 9' 91-8"x 91-3" x o 8' CEILING 8' CEILING ° 1Y--------_-- 6'-0" x 4'-0" 5'-6/211 41-4" 10'-11/2" 20'-0" 19 9' Livi, 1~ -7 j Planning Department, 51 Winbuut Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520 C1_Y OF 541-488-5305 Fax: 541-552-2050 www.ashland.or,us TTY: 1-800-735-2900 g- , i l NOTICE OF APPLICATION PLANNING ACTION: 2016-00587 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 872 Siskiyou Boulevard OWNER: John Shrode APPLICANT: Suncrest Homes, LLC DESCRIPTION: A request for a Variance to allow for the construction of a new driveway at 872 Siskiyou Boulevard. The Variance is required to construct a new driveway that is proposed to be less than 100 feet from an existing driveway on Siskiyou Boulevard, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Multiple Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; ASSESSOR'S MAP: 39 1 E 09DA; TAX LOT : 6900. NOTE: The Ashland Historic Commission will also review this Planning Action on Wednesday June 8, 2016 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, June 9, 2016 at 6:00 PM in the Community Development and Engineering Services building (Siskiyou Room), located at 51 Winburn Way. NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: June 1, 2016 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: June 15, 2016 SUBJECT PROPERTY 872 Siskiyou Boulevard PA-2016-00687 i i - S S i" Y 1 L r 1 - rn I LLj 11:600 1 Inch = 50 feet f~1o UeppYp b uta,.>k osh ~ W m e, ,.>t+m, dewaray. .l~rt>s., dvcamv, Im9ltm, emermm w rodray Ic¢2ee ' 8 Wtaukepmdewy nvNvmabd lw ubem eMb ko~w. 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 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. GAcomm-dev\planning\Flanning ActionsWoticing FolderWailed Notices & Signs\2016\FA-2016-00587.docx VARIANCE 18.5.5.050 1. The variance is necessary because the subject code provision does not account for special or unique physical circumstances of the subject site, such as topography, natural features, adjacent development, or similar circumstances. A legal lot determination may be sufficient evidence of a hardship for purposes of approving a variance, 2. The variance is the minimum necessary to address the special or unique physical circumstances related to the subject site. j, 3. The proposal's benefits will be greater than any negative impacts on the development of the adjacent uses and will further the purpose and intent of this C ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan of the City. 4. The need for the variance is not self-imposed by the applicant or property owner. For example, the variance request does not arise as result of a property line adjustment or land division approval previously granted to the applicant. l ill! I' G:\comm-dev\planning\Planning Actions\Noticing FolderWailed Notices & Signs\2016\PA-2016-00587.docx i k 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. I 2. On 6/1/16 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 #2016-00587, 872 Siskiyou. Signature of Employee Documentl 0 5/31/2016 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 6200 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 6800 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 7000 ALEXANDER-O'CONNOR RORY ASHLAND SCHOOL DIST NO 5 ASYLDA LLC 2768 QUAIL RUN RD 885 SISKIYOU BLVD 110 E BUTLER LN TALENT, OR 97540 ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DD 300 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 6101 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 6900 CORP OF PRESIDING BISHOP DAHLQUIST CARL/DAHLQUIST ANNETTE EQUITY TRUST COMPANY 50 E NORTH TEMPLE PO BOX 3359 1 EQUITY WAY SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84150 ASHLAND, OR 97520 WEST LAKE, OH 44145 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 6300 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 6700 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 6600 FOSTER TAMARA K JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST #5 ROMANO ETHEL M REVOCABLE LIVING 147 N LAUREL ST 885 SISKIYOU BLVD TR ET AL ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 912 SISKIYOU BLVD ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA-2016-00587 391 E09DA 6000 PA-2016-00587 PA-2016-00587 SISKIYOU PLAZA LLC SUNCREST HOMES CHARLIE HAMILTON EQUITY TRUST COMPANY CUSTODIAN 850 SISKIYOU BLVD 3 PO BOX 1313 FBO JOHN SHRODE ASHLAND, OR 97520 TALENT, OR 97540 2234 SISKIYOU BLVD #32C ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA-2016-00587 PA-2016-00587 i 872 GARI COX JAMES HIBBS, PLS NO 6/1/16 1 Sisky 1910 ELM AVE STE 100D PO BOX 1947 13 MEDFORD, OR 97801 PHOENIX, OR 97535 13 t: 'lllhil ~ , dl1Nl~ i' oIfE ,F,. ,J.r If It X ~ f opt I I IJ I i " dI I1 ~Nt~ ' it g ' l1l Wit !r (111 file E •[1 I.}(~ IIf}ll,A LI Iff quo M)p ~raltlttri~ I 1 M cif}t}~ 41't~ ll l] i 000 0"s OUEV ti L 1 (L ~ f .z Out ,j u Zoning Permit Application submitted 3/28/16 Pre-application meeting held on 319116 872 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland Oregon 97520 i New Driveway Variance: Variance for Driveway Separation (AMC 18.4.3.080.C.3) 1. The variance is necessary because the subject code provision does not account for special or unique physical circumstances of the subject site, such as topography, natural features, adjacent development, or similar circumstances. A legal lot determination may be sufficient evidence of a hardship for purposes of approving a variance. The applicant proposes a variance to Ashland Land Use Ordinance 18.4.3 to reestablish a formerly existing drivetivay that served 872 Siskiyou Blvd. The house that was formerly constructed at this location burned doivn and subsequent to 1981 the Cite ofAshland removed the lot's driveway access to Siskiyou Blvd. The former location of the subject driveway is depicted in Figure 1. Although the establishment of the former driveway and lot predate the subject zoning code requiring a variance, reestablishing the driveway will locate it within 80' of the nearest driveway to the northivest tivhich serves 862 Siskiyou Blvd. As such, a variance to the 100'distance standard between drivelvays on boulevard streets (see Site plan) is needed to access the subject lot. The applicant has exhausted all other avenues to obtain access to the lot. The applicant has reviewed all recorded documents in an effort to find existing easements and contacted all the adjacent lot owners to explore the possibility of sharing driveways or receiving an easement. The applicant's requests have all been denied (see attached letters) and therefore reestablishing the former driveway on Siskiyou Blvd is the only avenue available to legally access the subject lot. 2. The variance is the minimum necessary to address the special or unique physical circumstances related to the subject site. The subject lot has very little frontage on Siskiyou Blvd. Total frontage is approximately 42'tivhich is a unique physical circumstance due to holy narrow it is compared to current lot standards in the R-2 zone. The lot also has a large Cedar Tree which the applicant intends to keep as healthy as possible. As such, the applicant has proposed to reestablish the driveway nearest the eastern property line which minimizes any potential impact to the tree (Tree Plan Attached). 3. The proposal's benefits wilt be greater than any negative impacts on the development of the adjacent uses and will further the purpose and intent of this ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan of the City. The proposed residence will not have any negative impacts on the development of the adjacent properties. The request hill allow for the construction of a new single fancily residence thus allowing residential development in a residential zone. Additionally, there ivill be no loss ofparking on Siskiyou Blvd by the reestablishment of the driveway because there is no street parking at this location. 4. The need for the variance is not self-imposed by the applicant or property owner. For example, the variance request does not arise as result of a property line adjustment or land division approval previously granted to the applicant. The requested variance to reestablish the driveway is not self-unposed. The applicant did not create the lot and did not remove the formerly established driveway Additionally, the lot is extremely narrow and due to this unique physical circumstance the applicant has gone to great lengths to design a residence that fits tivithin the lot's unusual parameters. The call-out box on the Site Plan details the various lot coverages. j _ H \ 1 i - i - _ Figure 1. SW view facing 872 Siskiyou prior to the fire which leveled the 700 sf residence prior to 1981. Driveway Area Design Variance: Variance to Vehicle Area Design (AMC 18.4.3.080.A) At the Pre Application Conference the applicant explained that the proposed total off-street parking and driveway area, including the driveway turnaround, total 20.5%. Therefore, a variance is not required because the proposed Site Plan is in compliance ivith AMC 18.4.3.080.A.3 which stipulates these areas may not exceed 25% of the area of the front yard. ASHLAND U JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #5 JAY HUIV MEL Superintendent DIANA ii1CCLUSKEY BOARD OF DIRECTORS j Business Manager EVA SKURATOWICL~ PATTY MICHIELS ERIC STRONG Director of Human Resources & Instruction Jlit WESTRICK SAMUEL BOGDANOVE JOHN WILLIAMS Inspiring Learning for Ltfe Director of Student Services March 21, 2016 Dear Mr. Shrode, Ashland School District is unwilling to grant any sort of easement access from either Ashland School District parcels (39-1E-09DA TL6400) or (39-1E-09DA TL6800) to your parcel (39-1E-09DA TL6900). Sincerely, M~ / Yt,C Diana McCluskey Business Manager ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 885 SISKIYOU BOULEVARD, ASHLAND. OREGON 97520 541482-2811 FAY 541482-2185 From: Nancy Solano nlhaggerty(ftmail.com Subject: Re: Easement Denial Letter Request Date: March 17, 2016 at 9:39 AM To: John Shrode omoranch@gmail.com To Whom it May concern: I, Nancy Solano, owner of 862 Siskiyou blvd. am unwilling to grant easement access for purposes of driveway access (parcel address (391 E09DA -7000) to John Shrode's owned property address at 872 Siskiyou Blvd/parcel address (391 E09DA -6900). Best, Nancy Solano 512-736-4148 I! f: i G E 1 VOICE OF i►EE EbtlE March 24, 2016 i+ Client: c Suncrest Homes and John Stienbergs 328 Talent Avenue Talent, OR 97540 To Whom It may concern. Re: Tree Protection Plan for 872 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520 ~Tree: Cedar (Cedrus) DBH 24a and 50' tall. 1^ Evaluation: Concerning tree preservation plan of the Cedar, a fence will be put around the tree, 8 feet from the truck. Any roots that are encountered during the excavation will be properly cut and covered with wet burlap until back filled. Sincerely, laren gle Certified Arborist# PN 0518A Beaver Tree Service, Inc, Beaver Tree Service Inc. Portland Metro Office; Corporate Office: CCB # 173614 7085 SW 175'h Ave 270 Wilson Rd. Tax ID ft 205539553 Beaverton, OR 97007 Central Point, OR 97562 nfoPheavertrue.net loet beavertree.net suzie@beavert(ee,net (503) 224-1338 (541) 779-7072 t 1 F4VI!'t - J r i - 'h Ali D rk FIrrEll W~ ~ E9Ftk€~CR~-E , March 4; 2016 t?6en1; Sunvest Homas S28 Talent Avenue went, OR 97540 Tov of it may conrefn: 11dF Free Pt0teCf0fI Flan tot 872 Si3kiyou Idivd, AWand. R 07 20 Tmo. Cedar (Co trtrs) t0aN'4° and 50' tall. ~val!uatlom Cenceming tree preservation plan of the Color, a fenco will fie put around the tree, 8 fe-ot irmm IN. treeek. Any spots that pro r,coVntered during the exomvation wilt be properly cut and m erf d Nvith twat burlap untl back filled. Tho C-adar tree is in ver'{ good he-alih 00d thero are 0o ether trees over Q5H on this property, 8:ncarely, ft c t~; g1p z?c i =tea ertiped Ar~eri!;f# PN 05113A Peavertme Servlq=a, Ina. Re;,ver Troaxt fviw lr,e. Pordand Wro Oftite: Corporate Office: CCB ff 173614 7085 $W 1rS' Ave Vowilwo Rd, 7axi~t# f15~r1 55 BeDvertom, OR 97007 Qentral Print, OR 97502 ritv~vh~ o r rrA .rirK joel,6 a, er>rree.net suzlepheavereree.rg tsoal 224-1318 t541j 779-7072 Date Received (to be completed W staff) Applicant's Statement of Completeness (fro be completed by the Applicant and returned to the City ofAshland Planning Division) Re: PAw2016-00557, 0 Sisldyou Blvd. Date Application Expires: September 26, 2016 Pursuant to an Incompleteness Detetmination,1, the undersigned applicant or agent for the applicant, elects one of the three options below by initialing: { 1. Submit All of the Missing Information (Ini Vial f elected) I am submitting all of the information requested in the Incompleteness Determination letter. Unless checked below, I am requesting that the City of Ashland Planning Division review this additional information within. 30 days of submission to determine whether the application is complete. I understand that this 30-day review for completeness period for the new information preserves my opportunity to submit additional materials, should it be determined that the application is still incomplete after the second review. (Note: the 120-day period for the City of .Ashland's final determination of compliance with applicable criteria does not commence until the additional review for completeness period is completed.) Check if desired Q 1 waive further review of the information submitted for completeness and direct review of the information submitted for'compliance with the Community Development Code criteria, regardless of whether the application is, in fact, later determined by the staff to be incomplete. I understand that by checking the above statement the application will be evaluated based upon the material submitted and no notice of any missing information will be given. If material information is missing from the application, the application will fail to meet the burden of showing that all criteria are met, and the application will be denied. Community Development Dept. Tel: 541-552-2040 f . 20 E. Main Street Fax: 541-552-2050 Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 I c e~ t n., a rlaralr aav mnnnaehland nr im t ( ) 2, Submit Some of the Requested Information. (Initial if elected Decline to Provide Other Information I am submitting some of the information requested and declining to submit: other information requested hi the Incompleteness Determination letter. I understand that by declining to submit all information the City of Ashland believes necessary, the Ashland Planning Division may conclude that the applicable criteria are not met and a Denial will be issued or recommended. 3> Decline to Provide any of the Requested Information (Initial if elected) I decline to provide any of the information requested. I understand that the Community Development Department may conclude that the applicable criteria are not met and a Denial will be issued or recommended, Signed and Acknowledged (Applicant or Applicant's Agent) Date Return to City of Ashland, Planning Division Attn: Marls Schexnayder, Assistant Planner % 20 East Main Street Ashland, OR 97520 Community Development Dept. Tel: 541-552-2040 20 E, Main Street Fax: 641-552-2050 Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 mv,ashland.orus derekseverson@ashland,orm r TOP OF PLATE 0 80 FIN.F FR. 20'-0" FRONT ELEVATION 5~ _ a ff" s yy i r , X11/i. ~ .8 Y S =a~ rt- I _ M4 s, I c f,= HE f ~ l I Af, V r: "'t _j Y 4 r v €g t rk`~ < April 22, 2016 i Attn: Suncrest Homes, LLC P.O. Box 1313 Talent, OR 97540 RE: Incompleteness Determination for PA-2016-00587 0 Siskiyou Blvd. Dear Mr. Steinbergs, After reviewing the March 30, 2016 application submittal requesting a Variance (Type II) to the driveway separation requirements for the property located at 0 Siskiyou Blvd., I have determined that the application is incomplete. Incomplete applications are subject to delay in accordance with state law (ORS 227.178), and cannot be further processed until the missing information listed below is turned in. 1. Written justification for the proposed Variance outlining the benefits and potential negative impacts of the proposed house site and design on the development of the adjacent uses. The findings should address how the proposal will further the purpose and intent of the land use ordinance specifically with regards to the historical development pattern of the area (AMC 18.5.5.050.A.3). Schematic and architectural elevation drawings of the proposed development are also required as part of this application (AMC 18.5.5.040. B. 5). 2. ,4 Tree protection plan including an inventory of all trees six-inches in diameter at breast height and greater on the property and within 15 feet of the property boundaries (AMC 18.4.5.030. B). The inventory must include detailed information including, but not limited to species, diameter at breast height, condition, and drip line/protection area of each tree. The plan must clearly identify trees to be preserved and those to be removed. In addition, the applicant shall submit an arborist's report detailing the health of the existing cedar tree and the hazards that the tree will encounter as part of the proposed Variance (AMC 18.4.5.030. B. 3). Other Issues: Staff has concerns regarding the following issues specific to other City departments. The applicant should address these issues directly with the applicable departments and report back to Planning Staff any additional changes, requirements, or other pertinent information necessary to the application. • Electric Department- Have had no contact with current applicant (Suncrest), but spoke to realtor prior to sale of the property. There are no electrical facilities in place to serve this lot. Previous services were from an adjacent property and there are no easements in place. The applicant will either need to obtain an easement or extend new underground services in Siskiyou Boulevard. • Public Works Department - Have had no contact with current applicant (Suncrest), but spoke to realtor prior to sale of the property. There are no water or sewer facilities in place to serve this lot. It is Community Development Dept. Tel: 541-552-2040 20 E. Main Street Fax: 541-552-2050 Ashland., Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 VON www.ashland.or.us derek.severson anashland.or,us i unclear to Building or Public Works how the property was previously served, but there are no easements or services currently in place. The applicant will either need to obtain an easement or extend new underground services in Siskiyou Boulevard. To continue review of your application, you must either: 1. Submit all of the missing information listed above; 2. Submit some of the requested information and give the City of Ashland Planning Division written notice that the remaining information will not be provided; or 3. Submit written notice to the City of Ashland Planning Division indicating that no additional information will be provided. Please note that failure to complete one of the three options within 180 days of the original application submittal date of March 30, 2016 will result in your application being deemed void. The application will be deemed void if the additional information is not submitted by September 26, 2016. Planning staff will expedite review of the requested materials once they are received. I have enclosed a form, entitled the "Applicant's Statement of Completeness". Please review the enclosed form and return it to me with any additional material you will be submitting. Your application cannot be further processed until the Applicant's Statement of Completeness form is completed and received by the City of Ashland Planning Division. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 541-552-2044 or via e-mail to mark.schexnayder@ashland. or.us. Regards, Mark Schexnayder, Assistant Planner Encl: Applicant's Statement of Completeness Cc: File k` Community Development Dept. Tel: 541-552-2040 20 E. Main Street Fax: 541-552-2050 V" Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 www.ashland.or.us derek.severson onashland.or.us Date Received i I (to be completed by staff) I Applicant's Statement of Completeness F (To be completed by the Applicant and returned to the City of Ashland Planning Division) Re: PA-2016-00587, 0 Siskiyou Blvd. Date Application Expires: September 26, 2016 Pursuant to an Incompleteness Determination, I, the undersigned applicant or agent for the applicant, elects one of the three options below by initialing: ( ) 1. Submit All of the Missing Information (Initial if elected) I am submitting all of the information requested in the Incompleteness Determination letter. Unless checked below, I am requesting that the City of Ashland Planning Division review this additional information within 30 days of submission to determine whether the application is complete. I understand that this 30-day review for completeness period for the new information preserves my opportunity to submit additional materials, should it be determined that the application is still incomplete after the second review. (Note: the 120-day period for the City of Ashland's final determination of compliance with applicable criteria does not commence until the additional review for completeness period is completed.) Check if desired ❑ I waive further review of the information submitted for completeness and direct review of the information submitted for compliance with the Community Development Code criteria, regardless of whether the application is, in fact, later determined by the staff to be incomplete. l I understand that by checking the above statement the application will be evaluated based upon the material submitted and no notice of any missing information will be given. If material information is missing from the application, the application will fail to meet the burden of showing that all criteria are met, and the application will be denied. Community Development Dept. Tel: 541-552-2040 20 E. Main Street Fax: 541-552-2050 Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 www.ashland.or.us derek,severson(a ashland.or.us E I I 2. Submit Some of the Requested Information: (Initial if elected) Decline to Provide Other Information I am submitting some of the information requested and declining to submit other information requested in the Incompleteness Determination letter. I understand that by declining to submit all i information the City of Ashland believes necessary, the Ashland Planning Division may conclude that the applicable criteria are not met and a Denial will be issued or recommended. 3. Decline to Provide any of the Requested Information (Initial if elected) I decline to provide any of the information requested. I understand that the Community Development Department may conclude that the applicable criteria are not met and a Denial will be issued or recommended. 1 Signed and Acknowledged (Applicant or Applicant's Agent) Date Return to: City of Ashland, Planning Division Attn: Mark Schexnayder, Assistant Planner % 20 East Main Street Ashland, OR 97520 Community Development Dept. Tel: 541-552-2040 20 E. Main Street Fax: 541-552-2050 Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900 www.ashland.or.us derek.severson(o ashiand.or.us ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION Planning Division j Y 51 Winburn Way, Ashland OR 97520 FILE # -ASAY,AND 541-488-5305 Fax 541-488-6006 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT New SFR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Pursuing LEEDO Certification? ❑ YES E3 NO Street Address 872 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland OR 97520 Assessor's Map No. 391 E 391E09DA Tax Lot(s) 6900 Zoning R-2 Comp.Plan Designation APPLICANT Name Suncrest Homes, LLC Phone 541-535-8641E-Maii john.steinbergs@gmail.com Address PO Box 1313 City Talent zip 97540 PROPERTYOWNER Name Equity Trust Comp. Cust. FBO John tVr,8da 54-70b"I+-0 E-Mail omoranch@gmail.com Address 2234 S i ski you Blvd #32C City Ashland Zip 97520 SURVEYOR ENGINEER ARCHITECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OTHER TitleGar-i S. Cox Name Designer/Draftsperson Phone 541-816-2621 E -Mail gari@designresidential.biz Address 1910 Elm Ave., Ste. 100D City Medford zip 97501 Title surveyor Name James E. Hibbs, PLS Phone 541-772-2782 _E-Mail ljfriar@charter.net Address PO Box 1947 City Phoenix zip 97535 f hereby certify that the statements and information contained in this application, including the enclosed drawings and the required findings of fact, are in alf respects, true and correct, /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 sufflclent 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 reg f ost 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 p e, if t i av' any o b s, f am advised to seek competent professional advice and assista Co. Applicant's Si ature 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. Signedrr by--: FjZ,, 3/22/2016 12:55 PM PT Prope M'Sfpature (required) Date [To be completed by City Staff] Date Received Zoning Permit Type Filing Fee $ OVER !s9 Gkoomm-devlplmudngTorms R jDmdonls\Zmdng Permit Application.doc Job Address: 872 SISKIYOU BLVD Contractor: ASHLAND OR 97520 Address: C A Owner's Name: JOHN SHRODE O Phone: P Customer 06311 N State Lic No: ~ r City Lic No: P SUNCREST HOMES Applicant: PO BOX 1313 R Address: TALENT OR 97540 A C C Sub-Contractor: A Phone: (541) 535-8641 T Address: N Applied: 03/29/2016 O T Issued: Expires: 09/25/2016 R Phone: State Lic No: Maplot: 391 E09DA6900 City Lic No: DESCRIPTION: Type II Variance (for driveway separation) VALUATION Occupancy Type Construction Units Rate Amt Actual Amt Constuction Description Total for Valuation: MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL I STRUCTURAL PERMIT FEE DETAIL Fee Description Amount Fee Description Amount Variance (Type 2) 2,032.00 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 CITY OF Inspection Request Line: 541-552-2080 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: $ 2,032.00 $ 0.00 or local laws, ordinances, or regulations rests solely with the applicant. Sub-Total: $ 2,032.00 Fees Paid: $ 0 Applicant Date Total Amount Due: $ 2,032.00 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