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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
October 8,2014
Community Development/Engineering Services Building –51 Winburn Way –Siskiyou
Room
REGULAR MEETING -CALL TO ORDER,6:02p.m
.–SISKIYOU ROOM in the
Community Development/Engineering Services Building, located at 51 Winburn Way
Historic Commissioners Present:
Mr. Skibby, Mr. Swink, Mr. Emery, Ms. Renwick,
Mr. Whitford, Mr. Giordano
Commission Members Absent:
Ms. KenCairn(U), Mr.Shostrom(E)
Council Liaison
:Mike Morris, Absent
Staff Present:
Staff Liaison: Amy Gunter, Clerk: Regan Trapp
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Historic Commission regular meeting of August 6, 2014. Mr.
Skibby motioned that minutesbe approved from August 6, 2014 and Ms. Renwick
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM:
There was no one wishing to speak.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
:No report was given
PLANNING ACTION REVIEW/PUBLIC HEARING:
There were no planning actions for
review.
OLD BUSINESS:
There was no old business to discuss.
NEW ITEMS:
A. Review Board Schedule
Oct 9thDale, Allison, Sam, Bill
Oct 16thTom, Sam, Dale
Oct 23rdTerry, Bill
Oct 30thTerry, Sam, Allison
Nov 6thKeith, Bill, Dale
B. Project Assignments for Planning Actions
PA-2014-01388107 Fork St.Emery
PA-2014-01126345 Lithia Way-Gas station conversion to retail/restaurantGiordano
PA-2014-00725121 Manzanita-Under constructionWhitford
PA-2014-00725469 Allison-Under constructionSwink
PA-2014-00710/711143/135 NutleySwink and Whitford
PA-2014-01283172 SkidmoreShostrom
BD-2013-00256175 Lithia Way –Under constructionGiordano
BD-2013-007185 B Street –Under construction/ almost doneNot assigned
PA-2014-0025130 S. First St. –No new permits issuedWhitford
PA-2014-00491566 Fairview St. –Under construction/almost doneShostrom
BD-2013-00813374 Hargadine –Under construction/almost doneSwink
PA-2013-0138814CalleGuanajuato(Sandlers)Restaurant-Under constructionRenwick
PA-2013-01421270 N. First St.(Nisha Jackson)-Building permits issuedRenwick
PA-2013-0182960 Alida St. (Lieberman) -CompleteShostrom
PA-2013-01828310 Oak St. (Thompson) –No new permits issuedShostrom
C. Heritage Barn Workshop.
Mr. Giordano spoke in detail about this workshop
andsaid he was impressed with Washington State’s progress on restoring old
barns.
D. CLG Training review
Mr. Skibby attendedthe CLG trainingand said that we
are recognizing the standards well when it comes to the grant. We had the highest
attendance from our commission at this conference with 5 of our members
attending. He suggested we post the award received on the website.
E. Welcome, Bill Emery,
the newest Historic Commissionerappointed on
September 2, 2014.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Lithia Way & First Street, pre-application submittal
.
Ms. Gunter opened by discussing thePlaza Central pre-appicationproposal in detail,
and provided the commission with the downtown design standards for further discussion.
Shestated there are some concerns with this project,such as, the Firststreet building,
having no real defined base and different windows. She stated that staff feltit looks like
it could be two different types of buildings connected as one. Mr. Severson, planner on
this project, spoke about the specific details. Mr. Seversonspoke about the pre-
application and stated that most of the site issues have been addressed. Mr. Severson
said that the applicants want to address thedesignstandards now, before the project
goes any further.MarkKnox,of Urban Development services,spoke about the project
in detail,saying that their intent is to make it look like two different buildings.Mr. Knox
stated that the idea is to attack both projects at one timeand be finished and complete
within2 yrs. Jerome White, architect,spoke about the specific project details and design
of the building. Mr. White said they are being consistent with the downtown design
standards. Mr. Knox saidthat they are asking for an exception on the windows from the
design standards. Mr. White stated examples where the windows are triple wideand
said in order to simplify the look they have to build it this way.Mr White also spoke
about the issue of the livabilityof the space and there being only a few windows per
livingspace.Mr.White talked about the types of materials being used and stated that
they are still in the early stages butare favorable tothe red brick with stuccolook. He
stated thatthedecks will hardly be seenand there is a possibility of using “accordion
type” windows that could be opened to make a covered deck. It wouldn’t compromise
the interior space and would comply with the design standardsto have decks that don’t
distract,but provide livability for tenants. Mr. White talked about the color of the building
being more of and off white, like City Hall, not a bright white. The Commission agreed
thatit’smoving in the right direction and liketheproject as a whole. Mr. Skibby said
that the project isn’tover done at all and Ms. Renwick loves the inset balconies. Mr.
Swink likes the simplicity of thebuildingandsaid it adds interest to the street scape. Mr.
Whitford likes the concept and thinks they are doing a first class job. Mr. Knox said they
are submitting in Nov and will come back with more design details and brick details as
well. Mr. Severson askedopinions from the Commission on the accordion windows and
the full floor base. Mr. Skibby said that it depends on the detailing but thinks it would
workandsaid the bi-fold doors that open in sound like a good idea. The “accordion
type” windows are well liked by the Commission. Mr. Emery asked about the width of
the windowsand Mr. White stated they are pretty thin and there will not be any mullion at
all. Mr. Emery asked about thedivided lights in the windows and Mr. White said they
haven’t made a decision yet.
Steve Ennis, architect,discussed the pre-application forthePlaza North building on
taxlots 10104 and 10105, in depth. The applicants propose to consolidate the lots and
obtain a site review permit to construct a three-story 9,628 square foot building. Mr.
White explained that the building has a very strong base andthat some of the materials
being used are red brick and split faced block,with stucco on the rest of the building.
Mr. Ennis said they have not decided on the dimensions of the wood windows or what
the material of the headers would be as of yet. Mr. Skibby said that the design meshes
wellwith Plaza Central and Mr. Giordanolikes the massing but would like more
information on the specific materials being used. He suggested they come back with
further details on the trim, windows, and the corners of the building. Mr.Ennis said that
they would like an exception to the design standard for the windows on this building as
well. The commission agreed that the project so far looks good but need more details.
Mr. Swink said that the stepping down works really well and dictates the design and they
have brought this project together very nicely. Mr. Emery said it’s a really good example
of contemporary, yet complimentary design.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
Mr. Giordano and Ms. Gunter attended a Main St. historic preservationconferencein
McMinville,Oregona few weeks ago. Mr. Giordano gave out informational pamphlets
and Ms. Gunter discussed the event in detail.
Next meeting is scheduled for Nov5, 2014, 6:00pm.
There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 8:04pm.
Respectfully submitted by Regan Trapp