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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-07 Historic MIN ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Meeting Minutes October 7,2015 Community Development/Engineering Services Building –51 Winburn Way –Siskiyou Room .–SISKIYOU ROOM in the Community REGULAR MEETING -CALL TO ORDER6:0p.m Development/Engineering Services Building, located at 51 Winburn Way Mr. Skibby, Mr. Swink, Ms. Kencairn, Ms. Renwick, Mr. Whitford, Historic Commissioners Present: Mr. Emery, Mr. Ladygo, Mr. Shostrom, Mr. Giordano Commission Members Absent: Carol Voisin Council Liaison: Staff Liaison:Mark Schexnayder; Clerk: ReganTrapp Staff Present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ms. Kencairn motioned to approve minutes from September 2, 2015.Mr. Swink seconded. Mr. Giordano abstained. No one opposed. PUBLIC FORUM: There was no one in the audience wishing to speak. Mr. Skibby requested that old business be moved up on the agenda before the Council Liaison report is given. OLD BUSINESS: Dan Merrill and Bruce Dickens with Ashland Parks and Recreation addressed the Commission. They would like the Commission to consider a request to place a plaque on a large boulder in Railroad Park. The plaque would commemorate the ceremony in which a golden spike was driven on December 17, 1887. Mr. Merrill and Mr. Dickenswould like to present to the signs and plaques committee of the Arts Commission and have the backing of the Historic Commission. Ms. Renwick requested that the Commission help choose the actual plaque and stated she sent Mr. Merrill some design ideas prior to the meeting. They discussed that having the plaque presentation as part of Historic Preservation week would be a good idea. : COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Ms. Voisin gave the Council Liaison report. Mr. Skibby read aloud the procedures for public hearings. PLANNING ACTION REVIEW: PA-2015-01517 PLANNING ACTION: 209 Oak St., 221 Oak St., 225 Oak St. and 11 B St. SUBJECT PROPERTY: Spartan Ashland Natalie Real Estate, LLC OWNER/APPLICANT: Kistler, Small & White, Architects AGENTS: A request for Outline Plan, Final Plan and Site Design Review approvals DESCRIPTION: for the properties at 209 Oak Street, 221 Oak Street, 225 Oak Street and 11 B Street. The proposal includes the renovation of two existing, historic homes; the construction of six townhouses along B Street; and the construction a new, detached residential cottage. Also included are requests for a Variance to allow a 15-foot wide, one-way driveway where a 20-foot driveway width would typically be required; two Conditional Use Permits to allow a 25 percent increase in the Maximum Permitted Floor Area, and to allow a commercial use within an existing, historic residential building; and anException to the Street Standards to allow a curbside sidewalk along B Street where a planting strip would typically be required between the curb and sidewalk. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Low Density Multi-Family Residential;R-2; DESIGNATION: ZONING: ASSESSOR’S 39 1E 09BB; : 15600, 15700, 15900 and 16000 MAP: TAX LOTS Mr. Schexnayder gave thestaff report onPA-2015-01517 Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing to the applicant. Leslie GoreofKistler, Small, White addressed the Commission. Ms. Gorestated that the applicant had already addressed the Commission with designinformation previouslyand that she was there to answer specific questions on the planning action.She emphasized had she been told to bring in specifics on design she would have,but that the Commission had already seen the presentation previously. She assured the Commission that the applicant will be restoring the buildings to historic integrity. Ms Gore went on tosay that the applicant would like to continue on to present to thePlanning Commission the following week. Mr. Skibby closed the public hearing and openedto the Commission. Historic Commission’s recommendation is to continue this planning action until November’s meeting where the applicant can provide more detailed information. Mr. Giordano motioned to continue PA-2015-01517 until November’s meeting. Mr. Whitford seconded. No one opposed. The Historic Commission providedthe following comments for the applicant to consider: 1.The cottage setback is a good use of space and preserves the character of the property. 2.The exclusion of a park-row along B Street is appropriate. 3.The slanted partitions separating the condominiums along B Street are not desirable. 4.Design development drawings would be helpful. 5.Details on materials and design specifics are needed. 6.The Historic Commission would recommend against a Conditional Use Permit for the commercial use of the historic home on the corner of Oak and B Streets. 7.Metal roofing is not appropriate. 8.Detailed drawings of the condominium porches are needed. PA-2015-01695 PLANNING ACTION: 399 Beach Street SUBJECT PROPERTY: Chris and Samae Chlebowski OWNER/APPLICANT: The property owners are proposing to construct a new garage to facilitate DESCRIPTION: off-street parking. Due to circumstances on the property, the application requests a Variance from the standard setbacks. Multi- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: family Residential;R-2;39 1E 09DD; : 1200. ZONING:ASSESSOR’S MAP: TAX LOTS Mr. Schexnayder gave thestaff report on PA-2015-01695 Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing to the applicants. There was no applicant present to address the Commission. Mr. Skibby closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission. Mr. Swink motioned to approve PA-2015-1695with recommendations belowto go to the review boardfor approval.Mr. Shostrom seconded. No one opposed 1.The proposed garage siding should match 1 x 6 large V groove on the existing cottage. 2.The proposed garage door(s) should be historically compatible. 3.The proposed garage roofing material specifics are required. Mr. Skibby requested that PA-2015-01846 be moved up on the agenda as theapplicants were present and no applicant was present (at the time) for PA-2015-01769. PA-2015-01846 PLANNING ACTION: 345 Lithia Way SUBJECT PROPERTY: Randolph Hays LLC OWNER: Kistler, Small, White, Architects APPLICANT: A request for a minor modification to a previously approved Site Design Review DESCRIPTION: (PA-2014-01226). The proposal is to replace the decorative porcelain tile with a wall mounted, decorative steel element. The steel component is a free form design that will be unique to this location and produced by a local artist. The steel element will be attached to the existing concrete masonry wall and will have a clear finish to prevent the rust from staining surrounding finishes. Commercial;C-1;39 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: ZONING:ASSESSOR’S MAP: 1E 09BD; : 1801. TAX LOTS No staff report was given for PA-2015-01769. Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing to the applicants. Matt Small with Kistler, Small, White addressed the commission. He introduced theartist, Kirk Imus, who will be doing the steel work on the Growleras part of the modificationsubmittal. Mr. Imus will beadding a steel elementthat would replace the porcelain tile that was originally proposed for the building. Mr. Skibby closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission. Ms. Renwick motioned to approve PA-2015-01769as presented. Mr. Ladygo seconded. No one opposed. PA-2015-01769 PLANNING ACTION: 860 C Street SUBJECT PROPERTY: Emily Inget/ Ben Treiger OWNER/ APPLICANT: The request is for a Conditional Use Permit for a roof expansion on a DESCRIPTION: non-conforming two story dwelling. The existing dwelling is three feet into the public right- of-way. The proposed development will involve replacing the existing flat roofwith a gable roof.Multi-family Residential;R-2; COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: ZONING: 39 1E 09AD; : 8600. ASSESSOR’S MAP: TAX LOTS Mr. Schexnayder gave the staff report on PA-2015-01769 Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing to the applicants. Ben Treiger, General Contractor of 237 Talent Ave, Talent OR, addressed the Commission. Mr. Treiger stated that the applicants are looking to make thisa family homewith a better use of space.He remarked that they have limited means and are trying to increase the historic compatablilty of the home. Mr. Skibby closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission. Mr. Shostrom motioned to approve PA-2015-01769 with recommendationsbelow. Mr. Swink seconded. No one opposed. 1.Include Board and Batten Siding with a Belly Band on proposed home addition. 2.Plate height and gutter height should match on both the existing home and the addition. 3.The window headers on the home addition shouldmatch each other. 4.Slider windows are acceptable. NEW ITEMS: Review board schedule Project assignments for planning actions PAC Gateway Island proposal The Historic Commission requested that a separate agenda item be added for the November meeting regarding the Gateway Art Project so that the public may comment. They will also discuss recommendations to give toArts Commission. The Commission’s recommendation is to continue this until the November meeting. Mr. Schexnayder spoke about the Oak Street wig wag on the railroad crossing sign. Mr. Schexnayder stated that the Public Works departmentwould like to donate the wig wag signto the Historic Commissionto be preserved. The Historic Commission recommends that the wig wag be restored and put back on the crossing if possible. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Mr. Schexnayder spoke about the CLG study session and stated that they would not be having any more meetings until 2016 due to time constraints. COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: Mr. Schexnayder spoke about an upcoming Historic Preservation conference and stated that they need a speaker on September 24, 2015 to give a welcome speech. It was discussedby the Commission and no one was able to do it this time. Review Board Schedule October 15thTerry, Bill, Kerry, Dale October 22ndTerry, Tom, Allison October 29thTerry, Bill, Andrew November 5thTerry, Keith, Sam 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-2015-00797266ThirdLadygo PA-2015-0111534 S. PioneerLadygo PA-2015-0149635 S. Second-Winchester InnShostrom PA-2015-01512198 HillcrestSwink PA-2015-01695399 BeachSkibby PA-2015-01769860 CRenwick ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Next meeting is scheduled forNovember 4,2015,6:00pm. There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 9:05pm Respectfully submitted by Regan Trapp