Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-02-04 Historic MIN ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Meeting Minutes February 4, 2015 Community Development/Engineering Services Building –51 Winburn Way –Siskiyou Room .–SISKIYOU ROOM in the Community REGULAR MEETING -CALL TO ORDER6:03p.m Development/Engineering Services Building, located at 51 Winburn Way Mr. Skibby, Mr. Swink, Mr. Shostrom, Mr. Giordano, Ms. Historic Commissioners Present: Renwick, Mr.Whitford, Mr. Emery, Mr. Ladygo Ms. KenCairn(U) Commission Members Absent: :Carol Voisin Council Liaison Staff Liaison: Amy Gunter, Clerk: Regan Trapp Staff Present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Whitford motioned to approve minutes from January 7, 2015.Mr. Swinkseconded. Mr. Giordano abstained. No one opposed. PUBLIC FORUM: There was no one in the audience wishing to speak. : COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Mr. Skibby introduced Ms. Voisin to the Commission. Ms. Voisin gave the council liaison report. She stated that the City Council discussed the welcome center at ODOTbutclarified that no decision was made. Ms. Voisin noted that there wasa study session, regarding a group of citizens that would like to start a Culture of Peace Commission. She announced that they are meeting with the City Council and discussing how to move forward with this. She also notedthat the City Council passed a height restriction, to be raised to 55 feet, in the D-1 & C-1 zones(downtown and some historic).The fire chief expressed concern regardingthis changeas they only have aerial ladders that reach up to two stories high. The City Council will be looking into this issue. Ms. Voisin went on to say that, on February 17, 2015,theCity Council will bediscussing hanging baskets on the downtown streetlights and they will also be giving a risk management report. She announced that the annual presentation to City Council, from the Historic Commission is April 21, 2015. They will also be discussing quorum requirements for City Commissions at this time.Ms. Voisin also added that the Police Department gave an update on the Hannah Thomas-Garner case. She reported that the City is looking for and recruiting for a Chief of Police. She added that the budget process is beginning and they will start discussing it on Feb 192015. , PLANNING ACTION REVIEW: 2014-02206 PLANNING ACTION: 485 A Street SUBJECT PROPERTY: Steve & Kathy Hoxmeier OWNER/APPLICANT: A request for Site Design Review approval to add approximately 200 sq. feet to DESCRIPTION: the existing mixed use commercial building located at 485 A Street. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Employment;E-1; 39 1E 04AB; : 6500 DESIGNATION:ZONING:ASSESSOR’S MAP: TAX LOTS Ms.Gunter gave the staff report on PA-2014-02206. Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing to the applicant. Mr. Steve Hoxmeier, of 485 A Street, presentedto the Commission. Mr. Hoxmeier stated that nothing has changedsince his submittal and this was the same plan that was presented earlier to the commission. Mr. Skibby closed the public hearing and opened up to the commission for comments. Mr. Whitford motioned to approve PA-2014-02206 and Ms. Renwick seconded. No one opposed. OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business to discuss. NEW ITEMS: A.Review Board Schedule B.Project Assignments for planning actions Ms. Renwick reported on the project at 270 N. First Street. She stated that they haveroofed the front porch in metal. C.Historic Preservation Week Ms. Gunter gave the Commission anupdate on Historic Preservation Week. She conveyed to the commissioners that they should divideup the listof nomineesand report back on what should be removed or added. They discussed the different awards and possible awardrecipients. Nominations need to be finalized for the March meeting.Mr. Skibby pointed out that he would like the walking tourtobe a different neighborhood, possibly Downtown. Historic Preservation Awards Nominees: 568 Fairview, 522 & 528 Rock, 247 Oak Dale/Terry – 117 Helman, 175 Lithia, 14 Calle Guanajuato, 66 Water Tom/Andrew – 469 Allison, 201 Gresham, 315 High, 374Hargadine Bill/Allison – 5 Scenic, 368 Scenic, 83 Morton, 56 Church Keith/Sam – DISCUSSION ITEMS: Terry/Carol) A. Chautauqua Square: ( Mr. Skibby reported on the Chautauqua Squarefountain.He presented pictures of the fountainto the Commission.He stated that the fountain is in pretty bad condition(water leakage and maintenance of the marble are big factors)but that the city would like to save the gargoylepiece off the fountain. Mr. Skibby pointed out that the decisionto save it is up to OSF and theirleasesays that they can do whatever they want with the fountain. Ms. Voisin reported that the lease says that if OSF asksfor removalof the fountainthen they have to pay for it. She alsopointed out that the responsible party for upkeep of the fountain wasOSF and they did not maintain it at all. According to Ms. Voisin, the costwould be around$2,000 to$3,000 to remove it. Ms. Voisin suggested to the Commission that they send emails of support to City Council if they would like to keep the fountain. She added that if needed, they could make a bidon the fountain but they would have to remove it themselves.Mr. Giordano asked for an extension on the date for salvage(date for salvage isby 4pm onFebruary 12, 2015)and would like it to be relocated.Mr. Shostrom suggestedthat they find someone that wants to take the salvage and re-use it.There were lots of suggestions as to what should be done with the fountainbut no decision was made by the Commission. Mr. Skibby, Ms. Voisin, and Ms. Gunterstressed the importance of the Commission backing the letter of support for the Chautauqua Square fountain. Commissioners will “reply all” on the email to the City Council regarding Mr. Skibby’s letter of support for the Chautauqua Square fountain. Ms. Voisin asked the Commission if they felt they should have had input before a decision was made by the City Council. The Commission agreed that they should have had more notice since the fountain is located in the Historic district. Ms. Gunter and Ms. Voisinimpressed upon the importance of the Historic Commission having inputonall projects going on in the Historic District. There was much discussion on how to keep projects on the Historic Commission’s radar so theydo not slip through the cracks. Mr. Skibby gave an update on what the Downtown Beautification Committee is working on. He asked that there be anagenda item specifically for updates from the DowntownBeautification Committee. Ms. Voisin discussed some of upcoming projects that the Historic Commission may not know about. One of those projects is the restructuring of N. Main. Ms. Gunter stated that she willspeak withMr. Faught to see if hecan give a presentation with plansregarding this at the next meeting. Ms. Gunter will give a report on this meeting toMr. Molnar and will say that the Historic Commission would like to be included in all projects within the Historic District when they are initialized. Review Board Schedule February 5thKeith, Bill, Andrew February 12thTom, Terry, Sam February 19thTerry, Sam, Bill February 26thTerry, Andrew, Allison March 5thKeith, Bill, Terry Project Assignments for Planning Actions –Review Update PA-2014-01956Lithia & FirstAll PA-2014-01880280 LibertySkibby 345 Lithia Way-Gas station conversionto retail/restaurant-No PA-2014-01126building permit yetGiordano PA-2014-00725469 AllisonSwink PA-2014-Swink and 00710/711143/135 NutleyWhitford PA-2014-01283172 SkidmoreShostrom PA-2014-0025130 S. First St. –No new permits issuedWhitford PA-2013-01421270 N. First St.Renwick PA-2013-01828310 Oak St. (Thompson) Shostrom PA-2014-02206485 A StreetRenwick ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Next meeting is scheduled for March 4,2015,6:00pm. There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 8:00pm. Respectfully submitted by Regan Trapp