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Home My WebLink About2015-05-06 Historic MIN ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Meeting Minutes May 6, 2015 Community Development/Engineering Services Building 51 Winburn Way Siskiyou Room REGULAR MEETING -CALL TO ORDER6:02p.m .–SISKIYOU ROOM in the Community Development/Engineering Services Building, located at 51 Winburn Way Historic Commissioners Present: Mr. Skibby, Mr. Shostrom,Mr. Whitford, Mr. Giordano, Ms. Kencairn, Mr. Ladygo, Mr. Emery, Ms. Renwick Commission Members Absent: Mr. Swink(E) Council Liaison :Carol Voisin Staff Present: Staff Liaison: Amy Gunter, Clerk: Regan Trapp APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr.Whitford approved minutes from April 8, 2015 and Ms. Kencairn seconded. Ms. Renwickabstained. Noone opposed. PUBLIC FORUM: Huelz Gutchin,2253 Hwy 99, Ashland, OR 97520, addressed the Commission.Mr. Gutchin spoke about climate control and the city’sneed to encourage the use of solar panels in all neighborhoods. Ms.VictoriaLaw statedthat she has 5 large photos of historic Ashland that need a home. She would love for them to bedisplayedin a city building. Most of the photos areof the railroad district. Ms. Gunter statedthat there is a process to donate the photos and she will look into this and get back to Ms. Law. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT : Ms. Voisin gave the Council Liason report. She reported on the Iron Mike statue and that Mr. Swink and Ms. Gunter gave the Historic Commission annual report. She stated that utilities will be increased by 7% and a surcharge on water for AFR will also be addedto the utility bill.The council approved an increase in parking tickets but there will still be some decision makingon this as the parkingordinance has not been enforced in the past. Ms Voisin explained that interviews are now happening forthe Chief of Police position. PLANNING ACTION REVIEW: PLANNING ACTION: PA-2015-00541 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 345 Lithia Way APPLICANT: Kistler, Small, & White Architects for Double R Products OWNER: Hays Oil DESCRIPTION: A request for a modification of a previously approved Site Review approval (PA-2014-01226) to convert the Lithia Way Texaco located at 345 Lithia Way into a retail and restaurant establishment. The proposal is to add an outdoor seating area adjacent to thebuilding on the south façade adjacent to Lithia Way and a modification to the proposed exterior finishes. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: ZONING: Commercial;C-1; ASSESSOR’S MAP: TAX LOTS: 39 1E 09BD;1801 Ms. Gunter gave the staff report on PA-2015-00541. Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing. Matt Small from Kistler, Small&White Architects, addressed the Commission. He discussed that theywould like to maintain the existing structure and integrity of the building but also create onethat would be inviting and attractive to customers. The structure itself will not change with the exception of some paint. He presented the Commission with tile samples for the front of the building. He spoke about thefact that the tile was a wayto add complexity and color and would draw people to the entrance. Mr. Small called attention to the sizes of the wood components of the building and said that it creates a simple design to the structure. Mr. Skibby opened to comments from the Commission. There was much discussion about the tile design and the sizing of thehorizontal wood slats on the building. After much discussion, the Commission recommended that the applicant utilize one of the tile designs that were presented and consider a smallerscale of horizontal wood slats. Ms. Renwick motioned to approve PA-2015-00541 as presented. Mr.Ladygo seconded. No one opposed. PLANNING ACTION: PA-2015-00542 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 231 Gresham OWNER/APPLICANT: Ben Bryan DESCRIPTION: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a one-unit Travelers Accommodation with the property owner residing on-site for the property located at 231 Gresham. The proposed accommodation unit will be located within COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: the existing residence. Low-Density ZONING: ASSESSOR’S MAP: TAX LOT Multi-family;R-2;39 1E 09CA : 7200; Ms. Gunter gave the staff report on PA-2015-00542. Mr. Skibbyopened the public hearing. Ben Bryan,owner of 231 Gresham, Ashland, OR 97520, addressed the Commission. He emphasized that he loves the historic houses of Ashland and would like to share this home with people coming to visit the area. Mr. Skibby opened to the commission for comments. Ms. Ladygo motioned to approve PA-2014-00542. Mr. Whitford seconded. No one opposed OLD BUSINESS: Iron Mike isnow being called “Pioneer Mike”. He is being cast in bronze.Ms. Gunter spokeabout possible grant money for Pioneer Mike but would need to be applied for by someone from the Commission as it’s a lengthy process that she just doesn’t have time to do. She is hoping someone will step up to do this. Councilwoman Marsh would like to plan a large block party when the statue is unveiled. This is something that will happen within the next year. Ms. Renwick suggested that it tie in with Historic Preservationweek for next year. NEW ITEMS: A.Review Board schedule. B.Project Assignments for planning actions. C.Historic Preservation Week: Ms. Gunter statedthe CLG consultant, Matt Daviswill be here on Wednesday May 20, 2015. She will book a room from 11:30-1for a lunch study session and then the awards ceremony willfollow. A professional’s meeting concluding the awards ceremony will also take placewith property owners in the historic district being invited. Ms. Gunter reported on the addition of 315 High to the award recipient list. Ms. Gunter will do the write up for this award. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Ms. Kencairn gavean in depth report on the 3 proposed areas of downtown beautification and what the plans are for these areas. Revamped landscaping, pedestrian areas, designated walkways, and the use of wall rockto fix some of the problem areas around the City of Ashlandare part of the proposal.Ms. Kencairn explained that the commission will see more in depth plans when they become available. COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: Ms. Gunter will ask Mr.Fluery in Public works about the painted asphalt at Pioneer Hall. Ms. Gunter also reported on the work being done at 685 E. Main. Review Board Schedule th May 7Terry, Sam, Keith th May 14Terry, Tom, Bill May 21stTerry, Kerry, Dale th May 28Terry, Allison, Sam th June 4Terry, Kerry, Andrew Project Assignments for Planning Actions PA-2014-01956Lithia&FirstAll PA-2014-00725469AllisonSwink PA-2014-143/135NutleySwink &Whitford PA-2014-01283172SkidmoreShostrom PA-2014-0025130S.First StWhitford BD-2013-00813374HargadineSwink PA-2013-01421270N.First St.Renwick PA-2013-01828310 OakShostrom PA-2014-02206485AStreetRenwick PA-2015-00178156VanNess AveKencairn PA-2015-00374160LithiaWayEmery PA-2015-00541345LithiaWayGiordano& Renwick PA-2015-0049337N.MainSkibby ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Next meeting is scheduled for June 3,2015,6:00pm. There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 7:40pm Respectfully submitted by Regan Trapp