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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
July 8,,2015
Community Development/Engineering Services Building 51 Winburn Way Siskiyou Room
.–SISKIYOU ROOM in the Community
REGULAR MEETING -CALL TO ORDER6:02p.m
Development/Engineering Services Building, located at 51 Winburn Way
Mr. Skibby, Mr. Shostrom, Ms. Kencairn, Mr. Whitford, Ms.
Historic Commissioners Present:
Renwick, Mr. Giordano, Mr. Ladygo
Mr. Emery (E), Mr. Swink (E)
Commission Members Absent:
Carol Voisin
Council Liaison:
Staff Liaison:Mark Schexnayder & Maria Harris; Clerk: ReganTrapp
Staff Present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Ladygo found one correction in the minutes from June 3, 2015. Ms. Trapp made the correction.
Mr. Whitford motioned to approve minutes from June 3, 2015. Mr. Ladygo seconded. No one
opposed.
PUBLIC FORUM:
There was no one in the audience wishing to speak.
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COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Carol Voisin gave the Council Liaison report.She reported that on June 30, 2015for their special
meeting, the Councilapproved the biennial budget. At their meeting on June 16, 2015 social service
grants were allocated to 16 different agencies. TID has been cut off to 86residents on thenorth end
of town. The City Council passedaresolutionto endorse the Cascade SiskiyouNational Monument
Expansion. Ms. Voisin also reported that the July 7meeting was cancelled but that the July 20
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andJuly 21meetings will resume as scheduled.
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Mr. Skibby read aloud the procedures for public hearings.
PLANNING ACTION REVIEW:
PA-2015-01163
PLANNING ACTION:
868 A Street
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
Linda Millemann, Steven & Harriet Saturen
OWNER:
Mark Lackey
APPLICANT:
A request for a Site Design Review to add a covered front porch to the
DESCRIPTION:
structure at 868 A Street. The structure is a residence in the Employment (E-1) zone. In the
E-1 zone, additions to existing structures are subject to Site Design Review regardless of the
use of the structure. Employment;E-
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION:ZONING:
1;39 1E 09AA; : 6800.
ASSESSORS MAP: TAX LOT
Ms. Harris gave the staff report for PA-2015-01163
Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing to the applicants.
Mark Lackeyof Integrity Building Contractors LLC,presented his project to the Commission.
Mr. Skibby closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission for comments.
The Historic Commission recommendedapproving the application as submitted subject to the
specific recommendations below:
1)Delete original porch column on west side of porch, closest to the front façade of the house.
2) Add vent in gable end of street facing elevation.
3) Add porch drains.
4) Use 1” x 3” tongue and groove floor for porch addition.
5) Retain original corbels.
Ms. Kencairn motioned to approve PA-2015-0113 with aboverecommendations.Ms.
Renwick seconded. No one opposed.
PA-2015-00980
PLANNING ACTION:
637 B St.
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
Larry and Deborah Lapkin
OWNER:
Coleman Creek Construction
APPLICANT:
A request for a Conditional Use Permit to modify the shape and size of an
DESCRIPTION:
existing non-conforming garage from a shallow shed to a gable roof. The pre-existing garage
does not meet current setbacks, and, is therefore a non-conforming structure which requires a
conditional use permit for any modifications that change the three-dimensional shape.
Multi-Family Residential;R-2;
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION:ZONING:
39 1E 09AB; : 3800
ASSESSORS MAP: TAX LOT
Ms. Renwick had ex-parte contact as she is a neighbor of the applicant.
Ms. Harris gave the staff report for PA-2015-00980.Ms. Harrisshared the letters submitted by
neighbors.
Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing to the applicants. There was no one in the audience
wishing to speak.
Mr. Skibby closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission for comments.
After some discussion, Mr. Shostrom motioned to approve PA-2015-00980as presented. Ms.
Kencairn seconded. No one opposed.
PA-2015-00797
PLANNING ACTION:
266 Third Street
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
Tanima Bhadra & Brandon Mathew
OWNER/APPLICANT:
A request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a four-unit Traveler’s
DESCRIPTION:
Accommodation consisting of three guest units and an owner’s unit for the property located at 266-
268 Third Street. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density, Multi-Family
Residential; ZONING: R-2; ASSESSOR’S MAP: 39 1E 09AB; TAX LOT: 9500.
Ms. Harris gave the staff report for PA-2015-00797.
Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing to the applicants. There was no one in the audience
wishing to speak.
Mr. Skibby closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission for comments.
The Historic Commission recommendedapproving the application assubmitted subject to the
specific recommendations below:
Do not add porch rails. The existing porch with no rails is likely the original historic design and
indicative of the “simple bungalow style” of the house at 266 Third Street,as described in the
National Register of Historic Places documentation for the Ashland Railroad Addition Historic
District. The historic design of this contributing structure is best served by the existing porch design
without rails.
Mr. Shostrom motioned to approve PA-2015-00797with aboverecommendations.Ms. Renwick
seconded. No one opposed.
OLD BUSINESS:
There was no old business to discuss.
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NEW ITEMS:
A.Introduction of new staff liaison, Mark Schexnayder.
B. Review Board schedule
C. Project Assignments for planning actions.
D. Railroad Park Tour update –Commissioner Skibby
E. Election of new officers
Mr. Skibbyreported on the tour of Railroad district. He says he is getting quite a few
interested ona weekly basis.
Ms. Harris announced the start of the election for chair and vice chair positions.
Mr. Giordano motioned to nominate the current members, Mr. Skibby as Chair, and Mr.
Shostrom, as Vice Chairfor another year. Mr. Ladygo seconded, noone opposed.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A.Butler-Perozzi Fountain –Commissioner Ladygo
Mr. Ladygo gave a brief description of his time at the meeting of the Parks Commission. Mr.
Ladygo recommended that they commission a survey of treatment, maintenance, and protection of
the fountain. He stated that there has been no decision made as of yet. Ms. Harrissaid that she
will find out if the Historic Commission should write a letterin support of the fountain to the Parks
Commission.
COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
Mr. Giordano addressed the commission and sharedthat he was approached by someone from
the Rotary that they would like someone to speak about Historic Preservation at their September
meeting. This discussion has been tabled until the August meeting.
Review Board Schedule
July 9Terry, Andrew, Allison
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July 16Terry, Keith,Dale
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July 23Terry, Tom, Bill
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July 30Terry,Kerry, Sam
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August 6Terry, Bill, Keith
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Project Assignments for Planning Actions
PA-2014-01956Lithia&FirstAll
PA-2014-00710/711143/135NutleySwink & Whitford
PA-2014-01283172SkidmoreShostrom
PA-2014-0025130S.First StWhitford
BD-2013-00813374HargadineSwink
PA-2013-01828310Oak St.(Thompson)Shostrom
PA-2014-02206485AStreetRenwick
PA-2015-00178156VanNess AveKencairn
PA-2015-00374160LithiaWayEmery
PA-2015-00541345LithiaWayGiordano & Renwick
PA-2015-0049337N.MainSkibby
PA-2015-0087835 S. PioneerLadygo
PA-2015-01163868 A’ StreetKencairn
PA-2015-00980637 B’ StreetShostrom
PA-2015-00797266 ThirdLadygo
ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
Next meeting is scheduled for August 5,2015,6:00pm.
There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 7:35pm
Respectfully submitted by Regan Trapp