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Home My WebLink About2014-08-06 Historic MIN ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Meeting Minutes August 6,2014 Community Development/Engineering Services Building –51 Winburn Way –Siskiyou Room I. Regular meeting, call to order:6:05p.m. –SISKIYOU ROOM in the Community Development/Engineering Services Building, located at 51 Winburn Way Historic Commissioners Present:Mr. Skibby, Ms. Renwick, Mr. Whitford, Mr. Swink, Mr. Shostrom, Mr. Giordano Commission Members Absent:Ms. KenCairn(E), Ms. Law (U) Council Liaison:Mike Morris,absent Staff Present:Staff Liaison: Amy Gunter, Clerk: Regan Trapp II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES :Historic Commission regular meeting of July 2, 2014.Ms. Renwick approvedtheminutesfrom July 2,2014,and Mr. Swink seconded. Motion passed unanimously. III. PUBLIC FORUM:There was no one wishing to speak. IV. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT:No council liaison was present to give the report. V. PLANNING ACTION REVIEW:Mr. Skibby read aloud the requirements forpublic hearings. PLANNING ACTION: 2014-00710 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 143 Nutley Street APPLICANT/OWNER: Robert Baldwin DESCRIPTION:A request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval to exceed maximum permitted floor area (MPFA) in the Skidmore Academy Historic District for the addition of 1,695 square feet on to the existing 896 square foot residence on the property at 143 Nutley Street. The request is to exceed the allowed MPFA of 2,591 square feet by 13.29 percent or 306 square feet. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Single Family Residential;ZONING: R-1-7.5; ASSESSOR’S MAP: 39 1E 08ADTAX LOTS: 2300. Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing for staff comments. Ms. Gunter gave the staff report.The conditions of approval for this additionincludethe Historic Commission’s recommendations.Staff isrecommending a tree protection and preservation plan as well as arborist recommendations for the relocation of the drivewayand its potential impacts on the two trees on the adjacent lot. They are to continue the sidewalk at 5 feet, curbside tothe property line. Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing. Gary Caperna, Architect, 2908 Hillcrest Road, Medford, OR 97504. Mr Caperna showedthe commissionthe plot lines from the county surveyors and said there isa discrepancybut that the lot is 60X 110.Hediscussed the plans in depth andstated that they have maintained most of the historic standards in the new addition. They are replacing all the windows in the house with double hungwindows withno divided lighting. Mr. Whitford asked if the nd floor was finished spaceand Mr. Caperna said that there are2 attic style bedrooms but they 2 are not a very usablespace. He stated that they would beused asstorage rooms. He said that they are not redoing the upstairs space but instead, making it attic space.There was some discussion on how much of theatticceiling is actually 7 feetand it wasdetermined that a separate condition of approval could be to leave the attic space as is. Mr. Caperna said that significant disruption would occur if they messed with the footings andthe structure of the building.That is why they decided to make the addition in the back. Mr. Skibby closed the public hearing. Mr. Skibby stated that thisproject has evolvedquite a bit from where it started andlikes that they saved the original house and the façade.Mr. Swink liked the detached garagehidden away from the front of the houseand said it keeps the focus on the house. Mr.Swink also stated that it is a nice continuation of a historic home. Mr. Giordano said that helikes the sharing of the driveway.Ms. Renwick motioned to approve PA-2014-00710 and Mr. Swink seconded. Motion passed unanimously. PLANNING ACTION:2014-00711 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 135 Nutley Street APPLICANT/OWNER: Robert Baldwin DESCRIPTION:A request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval to exceed maximum permitted floor area (MPFA) in the Skidmore Academy Historic District for the addition of 1,220 square feet on to the existing 856 square foot residence on the property at 135 Nutley Street. The request is to exceed the allowed MPFA of 1,821 square feet by 14.5 percent or 264 square feet. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Single Family Residential; ZONING: R-1-7.5; ASSESSOR’S MAP: 39 1E 08ADTAX LOTS: 2300. Ms. Gunter gave a report on the planning action. Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing. Gary Caperna, Architect,2908 Hillcrest Road, Medford, OR 97504. Mr.Caperna stated that once again they are dealing with a small compact lot. They are utilizing the single driveway. He said they have changed the plans quite a bit from the original,to more of a bungalow style.He stated that part of the mass issue is the sloped property and that itdoes exaggerate the building mass on the downhill side.The plates have been dropped down,on one side of the house,to 7ft to try to carve out the building mass and use the hill.Mr. Caperna said they are keeping a dormer style gable to tie it all inbut that they did get rid of some of the gables. Mr. Skibbystated that this is a big improvement from the original plans.Mr. Giordano said that the porch height should be loweredbecause it’s physically small and small in regards to the front elevation. There was much discussion on thebulk and scale of the windows.Mr.Skibby closed the public hearing. Mr. Skibby closed the public hearing. The Commissionrecommended reducing the porch height by approximately one foot to be even with the freeze board. Lowering the bedroom window bay on the right tobe even withthe gutter line and use the straight cut concrete shingles.Mr. Giordano motioned to approve PA-2014-00711.Mr. Shostrom seconded, no one opposed. Motion passed unanimously. PLANNING ACTION: 2014-01283 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 172 Skidmore APPLICANT/OWNER: Val Bachmayer DESCRIPTION:A request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a five-unit (four guest units and one owner’s unit) Travelers Accommodation, and a Site Review Permit request for 343 square feet of additional space added to the main structure for the property located at 172 Skidmore. A 301 square foot first floor addition to the owner’s residence is proposed as a common dining room, while a 42 square foot second floor addition would expand an existing dormer on the south elevation. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION:Low-Density Multi- family; ZONING: R-2; ASSESSOR’S MAP: 39 1E 05DD; TAX LOT: 1000; Ms.Gunter gave her staff report.Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing Val Bachmeyer, Owner of 172 Skidmore, Ashland, OR 97520.Ms. Bachmeyer stated that she wants to expand the living anddining area and have a gathering room for up to 18 people. One side of the expansion will be set up for a common area.Ms. Bachmeyer presented the commission with pictures of the property and explained what her expansion entails.Mr.Skibby closed the public hearing. Mr. Skibbysaidthat it will blend in nicely with the neighborhood and really liked the historical marker in the yard.Mr. Swink says the windows onthe corners look contemporary and Ms. Bachmeyer stated thatshe wants to use the existing windows due to finances.It wassuggested by the Commission thatMs. Bachmeyer,use the existing windows and move them 2 feet from the corner.Mr. Whitford motioned to approve with the above condition and Mr. Swink seconded. No oneopposed. Motion passed unanimously. VI. OLD BUSINESS: None VII. NEW ITEMS: A. Ms. Gunter explained the election rules for public office to the commission. B. Ms. Gunter stated that Sept 9, 2014is the CLG training but no time has been finalized as of yet.The training will be held attheCarnegie Library in Medford.Ms. Gunter said that she suggested that in the training they address demolitions and bring proof of ones that have been legally challenged. Ms. Guntersaid that she would liketo address how we can tighten up our code on demolition permits that are not required and shouldwe add a level of review to these. VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Mr. Shostrom reportedthat the city dug up bricks at Pioneer hall and it’strenched with asphalt. Ms. Gunter said that she will ask about this work being done and report back to the Commission. IX. COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA Ms. Gunter said that The Historic Commission did not receive funding from Travel Oregon for the grant she applied for. Ms. Gunter told the commission about the progress of the Downtown Design Committee and said that now is an appropriate transition time if another commissioner was interested.It was suggested that Mr. Whitfordtake over as the representativefor these meetings The Commission discussed the Restore Oregon email that was received. It is the 2014 Heritage Barn Workshop and will be Saturday September 27, 2014 from 9:30am –4pm at Hanley Farm in Central Point, OR. Review Board Schedule A. Aug 7thKeith, Allison, Victoria Aug 14thTom, Sam, Kerry Aug 21stTerry, Victoria, Dale Aug 28thTerry, Sam, Allison th Sept 4Keith, Allison B.Project Assignments for Planning Actions: 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 PA-2014-0025130 S. First St. –No new permitsissuedWhitford PA-2014-00491566 Fairview St. –Under construction/almost doneShostrom BD-2013-00813374 Hargadine –Under construction/almost doneSwink PA-2013-0138814 Calle Guanajuato(Sandlers) Restaurant-Under construction/almost doneRenwick PA-2013-01421270 N. First St.(Nisha Jackson)-Building permitissuedRenwick PA-2013-0182960 Alida St. (Lieberman) -CompleteShostrom PA-2013-01828310 Oak St. (Thompson) –No new permits issuedShostrom ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Next meeting is scheduled for September 3,2014, 6:00 pm. There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 8:09pm Respectfully submitted by Regan Trapp