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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
September 4, 2013
Community Development/Engineering Services Building 51 Winburn Way Siskiyou Room
CALL TO ORDER –REGULAR MEETING, 6:00pm
Newly elected Chair, Terry Skibby called the meeting to order.
Dale Shostrom, Keith Swink, Kerry Kencairn, Allison Renwick, Sam Whitford,
Historic Commissioners Present:
Victoria Law, Tom Giordano, Terry Skibby
Ally Phelps
Commission Members Absent:
Greg Lemhouse -absent
Council Liaison:
None Appointed
High School Liaison:
None Appointed
SOU Liaison:
Staff Liaison: Amy Gunter; Staff Clerk: Billie Boswell
Staff Present:
Mr. Whitfordmade a motion to approve the minutes of the August 7, 2013 meeting,Ms.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Renwickseconded the motion.Mr. Giordano and Mr. Skibby abstaineddue to being absent. The minutes were
approved unanimously by the remaining Commissioners.
:
PUBLIC FORUM
Allan Sandler expressed a concern about the lack of maintenance on the sidewalk
curbs throughout the Historic District, pointing out that many were crumbling and in disrepair. He was
advised to contact Public Works.
There being no one else to speak, the Public Forum was closed.
Greg Lemhouse-absent
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT:
PUBLIC HEARING:
1.Planning Action: PA-2013-01208
Subject Property: 19 Gresham & 374 Hargadine
Owner: Susan Springer
Applicant: Joyce Ward, Architect
Description: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to expand an existing non-conforming residential unit
located at 19 Gresham and 374 Hargadine. The applicant has proposed to convert the existing basement
storage space to habitable space.
Chairman Skibby confirmed there was no exparte contact or conflict of interest. Five of the Commissioners
did a site visit. Ms. Gunter explained the applicant was requesting to convert the daylight basement area
from storage space to habitable space.Cosmetic fixes would be applied to the exterior with matching
materials and paint.No one in the audience wished to speak so the Public Hearing was closed.
Most of the Commissioners felt the building would be improved and look better. Chairman Skibby
suggested that a more substantial porch be added and 12” eaves all around.
Ms. Kencairn made a motion to recommend approval of the plans with the suggestion that the new porch
and eaves be considered. Mr. Giordano seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
PreApp –15 North Main St. (on Calle Guanajuato) Owner, Allan Sandler and his architect, Mark McKechnie, passed
pictures around. They explained that they incorporated some of the front entry changes suggested by Mr. Shostrom.
They showed the solarium design to be utilized bythe restaurant next door, along with the storage and mechanical
equipment plans for the existing roof. They want the space to look like it was built in the late 1800’s but with new
materials.Overall, the Commissioners liked the plan.
A.Review Board Schedule
September 5Kerry, Keith
th
September 12Tom,Dale,Sam
th
September19Kerry, Tom, Allison
th
September26Victoria,Ally,Terry(?)
th
October 3Allison,Keith, Ally
rd
B.ProjectAssignments for Planning Actions: No new Projects.
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-2013-00388522 Rock(Wallace) 4 Accessory Units(1 under construction)Shostrom
BD-2013-00093108 Second Shostrom
(Dudley Rood) CUP and Solar Waiver for 2story unit (under constr)
nd
BD-2013-00378245 Van Ness (Nate Witemburg & Brint Borgilt) AdditionKencairn
(under constr)
BD-2013-00405207 Enders Alley (Dresher) conversion to motel unitSwink
(under construction)
PA-2013-0036657 N Main St. (North) Mix Sweet Shop entry door()Phelps
complete
BD-2013-007185 B Street (Spartan Properties) New Comm BldgPhelps
(under construction)
BD-2013-0079615 N First (Amuse) Walk in Cooler
(under construction)
BD-2013-01363370 E Main (Staunton) Front Façade
(inreview)
Butler PerozziFountain. Don Robertson of the Parks Department discussed the proposed
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
restoration of the fountain and requested a letter of support from the Historic Commission to accompany the grant
request. Ms. Kencairn said she would draft the letter and send it out to the Commissioners prior to the deadline of
September 9.
th
Calle Guanajuato Resurfacing Project. Don Robertson and Rachel Dials of the Parks Department explained the
issues leading to the decision to resurface and discussed the plan details to address those concerns. There would
be a utility corridor in a herringbone pattern for easy access without tearing up or cutting of the concrete. The
Commissioners were all in support and felt the design was beautiful.
PreApp for 270 First St. Ms. Gunter solicited comments about the design of the new 2-story home. The
Commissioners felt it looked commercial, not compatible with neighboring houses, out of scale with other single and
story and a half homes. They suggested adding a gable pitched roof with dormers, a front porch, double-hung
windows and siding more appropriate to a residential design. The applicants were not present at the meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Next meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2013
There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 7:35pm.
Respectfully submitted by Billie Boswell.