HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-0604 Tree MINUTES
ASHLAND TREE COMMISSION
MINUTES
June 4, 2009
CALL TO ORDER –Chair John Rinaldi called the Ashland Tree Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on June 4, 2009 in the Siskiyou Room
in the Community Development and Engineering Services Building located at 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR.
Commissioners Present
Council Liaison
John Rinaldi Jr.
Kate Jackson
Zane
Jones
Bobby Townsend
Staff Present
Russell Neff
Amy Anderson, Assistant Planner
Anne Rich, Parks Department
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
WELCOME GUESTS
TYPE
I REVIEW
PLANNING ACTIONS: 2009-00555
SUBJECT PROPERTIES: 125 Wimer Street
APPLICANT: Karin Onkka
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Review and Conditional Use Permit approval to operate
a two-unit Traveler’s Accommodation (including an owner’s unit plus one guest unit) for the property located at 125 Wimer Street. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Multi-Family
Residential; ZONING: R-2; ASSESSOR’S MAP #: 39 1E 05 DA; TAX LOT: 10700
Site Visits: Jones/Townsend / no exparte
RECOMMENDATION:
That any sign installation shall occur outside of
the dripline of the trees.
PLANNING ACTIONS: 2009-00554
SUBJECT PROPERTIES: 555 Siskiyou Boulevard
APPLICANT: Stratford Inn
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Review approval and
a modification of the existing Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a 28-seat outdoor café at the Stratford Inn Hotel located at 555 Siskiyou Boulevard. The application includes
a request for a 9½ percent reduction in required off-street parking through a joint use parking credit. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Retail Commercial; ZONING: C-1; ASSESSOR’S MAP
#: 39 1E 09 AC; TAX LOTS: 14400, 14500 & 14600
Site Visits: All / no exparte
RECEMMONDATION:
None
ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Earth day Recap:
Special thanks to Steve Siewert for all of his assistance. He is a phenomenal asset. Earthday went very well and Commissioner’s Townsend and
Rinaldi will fill out the Earth day evaluation and send it to Amy.
Liaison Reports: Monthly brown bag lunch: The Mayor spoke about the underlying goal for the City Council is addressing
Sustainability and how utilizing Google Earth to promote Ashland and trees could be a good boost for tourism – ecotourism.
A walking tour guide could be created which highlights trees
from the distinctive list. Maybe grants could be applied for to assists with design and creation.
Councilor Kate Jackson spoke about the Riparian Ordinance and solicited the Tree Commission’s
input. The City Council has already heard public testimony and will be deliberating on the proposed ordinance at their July meeting.
Current Balance - $ 88.32
ADJOURNMENT - Commissioner
Rinaldi adjourned the meeting at 7:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Amy Anderson, Assistant Planner