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Home My WebLink About2015-03-04 Historic MIN ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Meeting Minutes March 4, 2015 Community Development/Engineering Services Building 51 Winburn Way Siskiyou Room .–SISKIYOU ROOM in the Community REGULAR MEETING -CALL TO ORDER6:00p.m Development/Engineering Services Building, located at 51 Winburn Way Ms. Renwick, Mr. Swink, Ms. Kencairn, Mr. Skibby, Mr. Historic Commissioners Present: Giordano, Mr. Emery, Mr. Ladygo Mr. Whitford (E) Commission Members Absent: :Carol Voisin Council Liaison Staff Liaison: Amy Gunter, Clerk: Regan Trapp (Absent) Staff Present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Ladygo motioned to approve minutes from February 4, 2015. Mr. Swink seconded. No one opposed. PUBLIC FORUM: There was no one in the audience wishing to speak. : COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Ms. Voisin gave the council liaison report. She reported that the council approved 380Clay to be sold to Jackson County HousingAuthorityandthe 100 yearoldFreemont cottonwood tree of the year may be removedto allow for 4 additional units to be built. 2 new welcome signs and hanging plants have also been approved by council. The pool at SOU is being torn down andno replacement will be built due to maintenance costs.There will be a temporary bubble placed over Daniel Meyer Pool to allow for year-round community use. At the next City Council meeting on March 17, 2015, Mike Faught will be giving a drought update and they will be considering an ordinance on Accessory Traveler’s Accommodations in R-1 zones. PLANNING ACTION REVIEW: PA-2015-00178 PLANNING ACTION: 156 Van Ness Ave SUBJECT PROPERTY: Sean Downey OWNER/APPLICANT: The request is for Site Design Review to allow for two dwelling units on the DESCRIPTION: consolidated parcel; one of the dwellings will be the existing cottage moved to the rear of the property accessed off of the alley and a new residence constructed at the front of the parcel. Site Review approval is also requested for two units at 156 Van Ness, the existing cottage at 160 Van Ness is proposed to move to rear of that property. A tree removal permit is also requested to a seven inch DBH Box Elder tree. Low-Density Multiple COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Residential; R-2; 39 1E 04CC;1000, 1100, 1200; ZONING: ASSESSORS MAP: TAX LOT: Mr. Emery recused himself from this planning action due to possible conflict of interest. Ms.Gunter gave the staff report. Seanand JulieDowney of 915 Oak Street and 160 Van Ness, addressed the Commission. Mr. Downey stated that they want to live at the streetlevel. He went on to say that thedevelopment pattern for the futureis that the largerhouse should be in front and the smaller cottages in the rear. Mr. Downey went on to say that both structures need new foundations and that they cannot remodel to make one structure becausethey feelit would destroy the historical record.He clarified that in keeping the houses and allassociated with the address, they are keeping the “story” as well. Ms. Downey shared that they have spoken with the neighbors and received lots of praise and support for their project. Mr. Downey spoke about the possibility of removing the shed but they have not decided as of yet because of an easement near the alley. Mr. Shostrom asked aboutthe front elevation of the porch on the main house and Mr. Downey pointed out that the whole porch is not covered, as they wanted to be able to sit in the sun. Mr. Downey also described the siding and that the windows would be clad double hung.He also went on to describe materials used and the way they want the windows to look. Mr. Shostrom and Ms. Renwick had some concerns about the windows and roof. Mr. Shostrom suggested they wrap the roof to the east corner of the porch bump out. That would provide an open beam so the porch looks finished. Mr. and Ms. Downeywould like a galvanizedor earth-toned metal roof with a standing or locked seam. There was discussion on the Commission being more open to metal roofs on residences in the Historic district. Mr. Ladygo asked about the height of the accessory building and Mr. Downey said that itmeasures to be a story and a half. Mr. Skibby closed the public hearing and opened up to the Commission for comments. Ms. Renwick motioned to approve PA-2015-00178,with the condition thatthey need to wrap the porch roof to the east corner of the bump out, to provide an open beam so the porch looks finished. Ms. Kencairn 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. Gunter C.Historic Preservation Week: Event Schedule & Nomination list review discussed the memothat was given to the Commissionby Ms. Trapp. The awards ceremony will be scheduled for Wednesday May 20, 2015 at 1:30pm. Mr. Skibby agreed to do the Railroad district tour on Friday the 21at 2:00pm.The self-guided Mausoleum tourwill st happen during the week as well. Ms. Gunter stated that someone from the commission could contact the Ashland Daily Tidings for a news story on Preservation week. Mr. Skibby stated that we need to get a proclamation ready for the Mayor.Ms. Trapp will prepare the proclamationfor the Mayor. Final nominations are as follows: 522 & 528 Rock Street New Multi-family: 14 Calle Guanajuato, 175 Lithia Way, 66 Water(5 B Street) Commercial: Lea Light & Dorinda Cottle for the Map of Lithia Park New Civic: 56 Church New Detached Structure: Jeffrey LaLande Individual award: –Ms. Voisin updated that the Parks and Recreation D.Chautauqua Square Fountain update Department has recovered all the pieces of the fountain and are storing it for possible use in Lithia Park. -Mr. Swink will be giving the presentation to E.Presentation for City Council on April 21, 2015 the City Council. –Ms. Gunter reported that the GIS dept would like to F.Historic Walking Tour project for GIS work with Historic Commission on developingthis interactive tour. DISCUSSION ITEMS: –Ms. Gunter reported on Downtown Design and the A. Downtown Design update historic marker’sprogramfor the CLG grant. -Mr. Faught spoke about changes that are coming to the downtownby B. N. Main road diet theaddition of bike lanes to connect North Main to Siskiyou Boulevard. This project aims to provide both bike and pedestrian-friendly access in the downtown area. Review Board Schedule March 5Keith, Bill, Terry th March 12Terry, Allison, Tom th March 19Andrew, Kerry, Terry th March 26Bill, Andrew, Terry th April 2Keith, Kerry, Terry nd Project Assignments for Planning Actions Review Update PA-2014-01956Lithia & FirstAll PA-2014-01880280 LibertySkibby 345Lithia 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 BD-2013-00813374 Hargadine –Under construction/almost doneSwink PA-2013-01388 14 Calle Guanajuato(Sandlers)Restaurant-Under construction/almost done Renwick PA-2013-01421270 N. First St.Renwick PA-2013-01828310 Oak St. (Thompson) Shostrom PA-2014-02206485 A StreetRenwick PA-2015-00178156 Van Ness AveKencairn ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Next meeting is scheduled for April8,2015,6:00pm. There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 8:34pm. Respectfully submitted by Regan Trapp