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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-15 Historic MIN ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Meeting Minutes January 7, 2015 Community Development/Engineering Services Building –51 Winburn Way –Siskiyou Room .–SISKIYOU ROOM in the Community REGULAR MEETING -CALL TO ORDER6:01p.m Development/Engineering Services Building, located at 51 Winburn Way Mr. Skibby, Ms. Renwick, Mr. Swink, Mr. Emery, Mr. Whitford, Historic Commissioners Present: Mr. Ladygo, Mr. Shostrom Mr. Giordano (E), Ms. Kencairn(U) Commission Members Absent: : Mike Morris Council Liaison Staff Liaison: Amy Gunter, Clerk: Regan Trapp Staff Present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ms Renwick motioned to approve minutes from December 5, 2014.Mr. Whitfordseconded. No one opposed. PUBLIC FORUM: Pat Fretton, homeowner at 811 Iowa, addressed the Commission.Ms. Fretton expressed concern that someone is planning to develop in her neighborhoodand wondering what protections she has against this. Ms. Gunter explained that the area is bound by some regulations regarding size of lot area, parking, and reduced size of buildings and basic setbacks. Ms. Frettonreported that the church at the corner of Siskiyou and Liberty is a recording studio. She stated that it is not a church as there have been no services. There has been drumming reported several times around 11pm. Ms. Gunter stated that they obtained a business license as a religious institution.Ms. Gunter recommended that Ms. Fretton get in contact with the City of Ashland’s Code Enforcement Officer. : COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Mike Morris gave the council liaison report. Mr. Morris gave details on the possible update of the Perrozi Fountain. The fountain has been deemed to be surplus property and will go out to bid. He reported that the marble usedis not for exterior use and it will always leak water. Mr. Morris also reported that Iron Mike is zinc,not pot metal and they founda catalog where bases could be purchased. TheCity Council is looking into what to do with the statue. He also announcedthat there is a state of the city party on January 27, 2015 starting at5:30pm at the Community Center, where the Ragland award will be presented. OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Emery asked about the pre-application on Van Ness.Ms. Gunter reported that they are going to go ahead with their application to move both of the housesand consolidate to 2 lots. NEW ITEMS: A.Review Board Schedule Ms. Renwick reported that she spoke to the B.Project Assignments for planning actions: contractor at 270 First Street and said that they are not doing a metal roof. Ms.Gunter discussed Historic Preservation Week. She added C.Historic Preservation Week: that Ms. Trapp will compile a list of everything in the Historic district that has had a building permit issued in 2014. Ms. Gunter reported that a rough copy of this will be available at the next meeting in February. Mr. Skibby mentioned that he would takethe individual picturesof the winners. Ms. Gunter mentionedthat no one submitted any proposals for the RFP, D.Notes from SHPO: part of the CLG grant to possibly modify the code to include residential site review. Ms. Gunter said that she is in contact with SHPO to see if the proposal can be re-writtenwith some revisions. .Ms. Gunter said that it has been requested that if EAttendance report, July 2014 –Dec 2014: there are concerns with attendance thata representative from the Commission should meet with the Mayor to discuss this. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Mr. Shostrom asked about the updateon restoration/preservation ofthe masonry column (old Normal School) on Siskiyou Blvd. Ms. Gunter shared that George Kramer has said that the City should resurface them. Ms Gunter commented that this is a project that, for now, is on the back burner. Review Board Schedule January 8Sam, Keith, Allison th January 15Terry, Sam, Dale th January 22Terry, Allison, Andrew nd January 29Terry, Sam, Bill th February 5Keith, Bill, Andrew th 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 Allison-Under constructionSwink 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-2014-0183795 Winburn Way-Ice Rink CoverAll ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Next meeting is scheduled for February 4,2015,6:00pm. There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 7:25pm. Respectfully submitted by Regan Trapp