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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
March 5, 2014
Community Development/Engineering Services Building 51 Winburn Way Siskiyou Room
ChairmanSkibby
Call To Order Regular Meeting, 6:00pm
Dale Shostrom, Allison Renwick; Kerry Kencairn, Sam Whitford,Terry Skibby,
Historic Commissioners Present:
Keith Swink,
Victoria Law, Tom GiordanoAlly Phelps
Commission Members Absent:,
Michael Morris
Council Liaison:
Staff Liaison: Amy Gunter, Clerk: Regan Trapp
Staff Present:
Ms. Whitford made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 5 , 2014meeting,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Shostromseconded the motion.The minutes were approved unanimously by the Commissioners.
:There was no one in the audience wishing to speak.
PUBLIC FORUM
Councilor Morris spoke about theCity Council March 3, 2014 Study Session and the
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT:
discussion with the Building Official regarding potential requirements forseismic upgrades to commercial buildings.
Councilor Morris stated the Historic Commission should be part of that discussion. The Council asked the Building
Official to return with additional information. Morris is lookingfor therequirements to be“balanced,”how far do you
take it? What arethe minimum seismic upgrades that should be required?Commissioner Swink gave his opinion that
the minimum should be survivability of the public visiting the site. Commissioner Skibby expressed caution on the
required changes and what impacts that would have on historic preservation and the historic buildings.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Commissioner Skibby read the procedures for Public Hearings aloud.
PA-2014-00191
PLANNING ACTION:
566 Fairview
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
Nick Scott and Michael McKee for Peter Brunner
APPLICANT:
A request for a Site Review approval to construct a 742 square foot residential unit above
DESCRIPTION:
a 932 square foot garage accessed the alley at the rear of the property located at 566 Fairview Street.
Low-Density Multi-Family; R-2;
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: ZONING:
39 1E 09CA4000
ASSESSORS MAP: TAX LOTS:
No ex partecontactand site visits by all of the commissioners.
Ms. Gunter gave the staff report. Commissioner Skibby asked about material choices. Ms. Gunter stated they are
shown on page 3 of the applicant’selevation drawings.
CommissionerSkibby opened the public hearing. Michael McKee 360Pearl Street, Ashland, OR, the applicant’s
representative introducedhimself. He went explained the proposal and addressed the Historic District Development
Standards.
Commissioner Kencairnleft the meeting 6:25.
Commissioner Skibby asked about the pad that has been poured. Mr. McKee stated the parking pad stopped
significantly short of the building so that it can be extended down to where the building will be located. Mr. McKee
stated they would add a strip drain between pad and
Mr. McKee spoke about specific materials.
Commissioner Shostrom suggested raised planters on either side of the post to define entrancethe lower storyis
devoid of the richness and rhythm that is evident on the upper floor, and suggested they add high windows to add a
human scale to the lower level. Mr. McKee stated they would like the additional windows on the SW elevation, and on
the East elevation.
Applicant Peter Brunner, Taylor Street, Ashland spoke about the proposal and thecurrentbuildingpermit for the
existing home. Commissioner Skibby asked for comments from the audience, there was none.
Commissioner Skibbyclosed public hearingat 6:45PM.
Commissioner Whitford motioned to approveas submitted,Commission Swink secondedthe motion. All in favorand
the motion passed.
PA-2014-00132
PLANNING ACTION:
2 Bush St.
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
David Collings
APPLICANT:
A request for a Conditional Use Permit approval to utilize a 704 square foot residential
DESCRIPTION:
unit (Unit C) as a one-unit Travelers Accommodation, with the owner residing on-site in the main residence (Unit A)
located at 2 Bush Street.
Low-Density Multi-Family; R-2;
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION:ZONING:
39 1E 04CC : 7800
ASSESSORS MAP: TAX LOTS
No ex parte contact and site visits by all of the commissioners.
Ms. Guntergave the staff report.
David Collins –2 Bush, clarified only one unit would be used a traveler’s accommodation.He will be living in the main
house –unit A. He planson keeping the place nice and presentable. Skibby asked for comments from audience,
there was none.
Commissioner Skibby closed public hearing at 6:55PM.
Commissioner Swink motioned to approve2014-00132as submitted, Commissioner Shostrom secondedthe motion.
All in favorand the motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
A.Historic Preservation Week:The Historic Preservation Awards nomination list was whittled down to the most
likely candidates and then divided into three groups to be visitedby the groupsand photographed. The
groups reported back on which projects they are going to award for Historic Preservation.
The Commissioners will do the write up on the property. Staff will compile the list of winners and the details
of each permit. The write-ups are due the second week of April. The Commission discussed possible
individualawardwinners.
Photo and certificate will be the award for the winners. A photo album will be created from here on out
instead of photo collage.
Ashland Heritage Committee offered to host tour of Skidmore District (Granite, Baum to Almond, Briscoe) on
Friday.
Self-guided Mausoleum tour –Wednesday
Cyrus Emersonof the Ashland Heritage Committeevolunteered to do some promotional ads for Historic Preservation
Month on KRSQ.
Ms. Gunter told the Commission of the Public Works Department plan to re-do the Chautauquawalkway. The electric
lines from NW Nature shop up to the first landing of bricks at Shakespeare need to be repaired and the walkway will
be affected by theexcavation. The bronze letters will be replaced and it was suggested that this is a spot where one
of the Historic Markers plaques could be placed.The Commission requested to see plans for engineering plans
Chautauqua.
Ashland Heritage Committee: $50.00 donation (10 individual memberships)
B.Review Board Schedule
March 6 Keith, Allison, Kerry
th
March 13 Sam, Dale,
th
March 20 Ally,Terry,
th
March 27 Terry, Allison,
th
April 3 Keith, Ally,
rd
C.Project Assignments for Planning Actions:
BD-2011-01029400 Allison (Robin Biermann) New SFR Whitford/Renwick
(under construction)
BD-2011-0062189 Oak St (Amorotico) New façade on building Shostrom
(under construction)
BD-2013-00256175 Lithia Wy (First Place Partners) 3-story mixed use building Giordano
(under constr)
BD-2013-007185 B Street (Spartan Properties) New Comm Bldg Phelps
(under construction)
BD-2013-0079615 N First (Amuse) Walk in Cooler
(under construction)
PA-2013-00191566 Fairview St.New second unit over new garage (no submittal yet)Shostrom
BD-2013-19 Gresham / 374 Hargadine(No Submittal yet)Swink
PA-2013-0138814 CalleGuanajuato(Sandlers) RestaurantRenwick
PA-2013-01421270 N First St(Nisha Jackson) New SFRRenwick
PA-2013-0182960 Alida St (Micah & Greta Lieberman) new garage & ARUShostrom
PA-2013-01828310 Oak St (Brent Thompson) 2 new Res units in Comm BldgShostrom
ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Next meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2014, 6:00 pm.
There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 8:00pm.
Respectfully submitted by Amy Gunter