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April 30, 2021
Notice of Final Decision
On April 30, 2021, the Community Development Director approved the request for the
following:
Planning Action:! PA -TI -2021-00143
Subject Propet-ty: 562 A Street
Applicant: KS Wild (Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands, Center)
Description: A request for Site Design Review to approve a change of use from
residential to commercial office. The application involves installing parking at the rear of the
property and associated ADA access to the building. The application also includes an update to
the existing landscaping. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Employment;
ZONING: E-1; MAP: 39 IE 09 AB; TAX LOT: 5200
The Community Development Director's decision becomes final and is effective on the 12"' day
after the Notice of Final Decision is mailed, Approval is valid for a period of 18 months and all
conditions of approval identified on the attached Findings are required to be met prior to project
completion.
The application, all associated documents and evidence submitted, and the applicable criteria are
available for review at the Ashland Community Development Department, located at 51
Winburn Way. Copies of file documents cavi be requested and are charged based on the City of
Ashland copy fee schedule.
Prior to the final decision date, anyone who was mailed this Notice of Final Decision may
request a reconsideration of the action as set forth in the Ashland Land Use Ordinance (ALUO)
18.5.1.050(F) and/or file an appeal to the Ashland Planning Commission as provided in ALUO
18.5.1.050(6). The ALUO sections covering reconsideration and appeal procedures are attached.
The appeal may not be made directly to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals.
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact Aaron Anderson in the
Community Development Department at (541) 488-5305.
cc: Parties of record and property owners within 200 ft
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Tel: 541A88-5305
51 Winbum Way Fax: 541-652-2050
AshWzd, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
SECTION 1&5.1.050 Type I Procedure (Administrative Decision with Notice)
E. Effective Date of Decision. Unless the conditions of app'ro'val specify otherwise or the decision is appealed pursuant to
subsection 18.5.1.050.G, a Type I decision becomes effective 12 days after the City mails the notice of decision.
F. Reconsideration. The Staff Advisor may reconsider a Type I decision as set forth below.
1.. Any party entitled to notice of the planning action, or any City department may request reconsideration of the action
after the decision has been made by providing evidence to the Staff Advisor that a factual error occurred through no
fault of the party asking for reconsideration, which in the opinion of the Staff Advisor, might affect the decision.
Reconsideration requests are limited to factual errors and not the failure of an issue to be raised by letter or evidence
during the opporthmity to provide public input on, the application sufficient to afford the Staff Advisor an opportunity
to respond to the issue prior to making a decision.
2, Reconsideration requests shall be received within five days of mailing the notice of decision. The Staff advisor shall.
decide within three days whether to reconsider the matter.
3. If the Staff advisor is satisfied that an error aecUrred crucial to the decision, the Staff advisor shall withdraw the
decision for purposes of reconsideration. The Staff advisor shall decide within ten days to affirm, modify, or reverse
the original decision. The City shall send notice of the reconsideration decision to affirm, modify, or reverse to any
party entitled to notice of the planning action.
4. If the Staff advisor is not satisfied that an error occurred crucial to the decision, the Staff advisor shall deny the
reconsideration request. Notice of denial shall be sent to those parties that requested reconsideration.
(Jr. appeal of Type I Decision. A Type I decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission, pursuant to the following:
I . Who May appeal. The following persons have standing to appeal a Type I decision.
a. The applicant or owner of the subject property.
b. any person who is entitled to written notice of the Type I decision pursuant to subsection
18.5.1.050.B..
c. Any other person who participated in the proceeding by submitting written comments ora the application to the
City by the specified deadline,
2. appeal filing Procedure.
a. Notice of Appeal. any person with standing to appeal„ as provided in subsection 18.5A.0%G.1, above, may
appeal a Type I decision by filing a notice of appeal and paying the appeal fee according to the procedures of this
subsection. The fee required in this section shall not apply to appeals made by neighborhood or community
organizations recognized by the City and whose boundaries include the site. If arr appellant prevails at the hearing
or upon subsequent appeal, the fee for the initial hearing shall be refunded.
b. Thee for Filing. A notice of appeal shall be filed with the Staff advisor within 12 days of the date the notice of
decision is mailed.
c. Content of Notice ofApperal. The notice of appeal shall be accompanied by the required filing fee and shall contain.
i. Ail identification of the decision being appealed, including the date of the decision.
ii-. A statement demonstrating the person filing the notice of appeal has standing to appeal.
iii. A statement explaining the specific issues being raised our appeal.
iv. A statement demonstrating that the appeal issues were raised during the public comment period.
d. The appeal requirements of this section must be fully met or the appeal will be considered by the City as a
jurisdictional defect and will not be heard or considered.
3. Scope of Appeal. Appeal hearings on Type I decisions rnade'by the Staff advisor shall be de novo hearings before the
Planning Cornmission. The appeal shall not be limited to the application materials, evidence and other docunentation,
and specific issues raised in the review leading tip to the Type I decision, but may include other relevant evidence and
argurnents. The Commission may allow additional evidence, testhnony, or argument concerning any relevant
ordinance provision.
4. Appeal I -leaving Procedure. Hearings on appeals of Type I decisions follow the Type II public hearing procedures,
pursuant to section 18.5.1.060,, subsections .A -- B, except that the decision of the Planning Commission is the final
decision of the City on an appeal of a Type I decision. A decision on all appeal is final the date the City mails the
adopted and signed decision. Appeals of Commission decisions must be filed with the State Land Use: Board of
Appeals, pursuant to ORS 197.805 - 1' 7.860.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Tel 591A88.5305
51 Winhum Way Fax: 693-552-2050
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 800-735-2900
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ASHLAND PLANNING DIVISION
FINDINGS & ORDERS
PLANNING ACTION: PA -T 1-2021-00143
,SUBJECT PROPERTY: 562 A Street
OWNER / APPLICANT: KS Wild (Klarnath Siskiyou Wildlands Center)
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Design Review to approve a change of use from
residential to commercial office. The application involves installing parking at the rear of the
property and associated ADA access to the building. The application also includes all update to
the existing landscaping.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Employment; ZONING: E-1;
MAP: 39 1 E 09 AB; TAX LOT: 5200
SUBMITTAL DATE:
March 1, 2021
DEEMED COMPLETE DATE:
March 23, 2021
STAFF APPROVAL DATE:
April 30, 2021
DEADLINE TO APPEAL (4:30 p.m.):
May 12, 2021
FINAL DECISION DATE:
May 13, 2021
APPROVAL EXPIRATION DATE:
November 13, 2022
DECISION
Subject Property
The proposal is a request for a Commercial Site Design Review to change the use of the existing
residence into a commercial office space for KS Wild. The property located along the south side
of A Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets. The proposal includes paving a new parking area at
the rear of the property along the alley.
The property is located in the Detail Site Review and Railroad Historic District overlays. The
subject property and surrounding properties along A and Fourth Street is zoned Employment (E-
1), to the south-east across the alley the properties are zoned multifamily residential (R-2).Tle
neighborhood is generally developed with commercial and mixed use buildings. Tile subject
property and the property at the corner of A and Fifth are the only two residential structures on
the block.
The subject property is rectangular, with a 50 -foot frontage on A St., a depth of ---120 feet, and an
area of approximately 6,050 square feet. The according to the county assessor the residence is
1,839 square feet in size and was built in 1922. The National Register of Historic Places
documentation for the Ashland Railroad Addition District identifies the residence as the
"Thaddeus Powell Rental House" named after the man who built it. The structure is described a a
bungalow style house which is classified as a primary/contributing historic resource. Although
the structure was modernized with siding the obscures much of the original detailing it is
believed to survive beneath the present cladding. Despite this `modernization' the house "retains
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essential integrity in volume and mass and sufficiently relates its historic period of
development."
Site Design Review
The proposed use, office space, is permitted in the E-1 zone. The existing two-story structure
meets the dimensional requirements of the E -I zone in terms of height, setbacks and lot
coverage. The proposal is subject to the site development and design standards for commercial
change of use, including the Detailed Site Review Standards, in AMC 18.4.2.040. Tile property
is also subject to tine Historic District Design Standards in AMC 18.4.2.050.13 because the lot is
located in the Historic District overlay. The application notice incorrectly states that there were
no exterior changes proposed, however the application does include installing an ADA ramp to
the east side of the home as well as replacing the stairs at the rear of the property so that they
meet commercial building standards. This includes a proposed concrete walkway that provides
pedestrian access from the parking area in the rear to the front of the property. These changes
will require the removal of the existing staircase that goes to the existing roof top deck. The
applicant has explained that the use of the roof top deck will be discontinued and the railings will
be removed.
While it wasn't mentioned in the application materials or shown on the site plan, during a site
visit staff noticed a coniferous tree approximately 10" DBH and twenty -thirty feet tall that is
slightly more than four feet to the east of the house, It is obvious that this tree will conflict with
the proposed ADA ramp and concrete pathway. The application was not reviewed by the tree
commission as they did not achieve a quorum at their April meeting, but the Staff Advisor
considers the removal unavoidable when considering the ADA improvements. The removal of
the tree meets all the criteria of removal of a tree that is not a hazard.
Off street parking is required for a new commercial use. The application proposes to take
advantage of a historic district standard that allows for a variance specific to the historic district.
Staff, in analyzing the proposal, found that no variance was needed. The required amount of off-
street parking for an office space is one parking space per 500 square feet. The building is 1,957
square feet so therefore the required off street parking requirement is 4 parking spaces. The
proposed parking area will be at the rear of the lot off the alley. Three parking spaces are
proposed two standard, and one ADA van accessible spot, per building code for a total of three
parking spaces. The site plan indicates that they are located in such a way that they each have 20'
of back up space. The lot has fifty feet of frontage along A street for up to two on -street credits
as allowed by code for a total of five parking spaces. The parking area will be required to be
paved, have wheel stops, and shall have provisions made for the on-site collection of drainage
waters to eliminate sheet flow of such waters onto sidewalks, public rights-of-way, and abutting
private property as provided in AMC 18.4.3.080.E
Five-foot landscaped buffers are required between any parking area and adjoining lots which has
been provided. The application also includes a proposal for five covered bike parking spaces
which exceeds the requirement of two spaces. While technically there is enough width to provide
one additional parking space at the rear but if that were proposed tine applicant would be required
to request an exception to the landscape buffering. In staff's assessment since the development
meets the required parking demand as explained above, the provision of landscape buffering on
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either side of the parking area is the preferred choice. Additionally, to add a fourth space at the
rear of tile lot would require relocating an existing power pole which would be costly exaction on
the applicant and would likely not be considered proportional to the proposed development.
The parking landscaping buffers mentioned above are detailed on the site plan but the application
materials did not include a detailed landscaping and irrigation plan. This development is subject
to the water conservation standards of the site design review standards. The applicant will be
required to contact public works to review the irrigation plan with a conservation specialist to
ensure that it meets those standards. Additionally, the site plan does not provide details of the
trash and recycling area and details on screening. A condition of approval has been added that
requires an updated site plan showing the trash and recycling area and the associated screening,
as well as a detailed landscaping and irrigation plan.
Pursuant to AMC 18.4.6.020 certain public facility improvements are required in conjunction
with Site Design Review. Specifically, the alley to the rear of the property shall be paved to a
width of 16', and the sidewalk along A Street shall be improved a width of 8. Conditions of
approval have been added to that affect.
Public Comment
In accordance with the Land Use Ordinance public notice was mailed to all surrounding
properties within 200' of the subject properly as well as a physical notice posted along the
frontage. During the public comment permit one letter was received from Carol Horn Davis
owner of the adjacent property at 552 A Street. In her letter she raised a number of concerns each
of which will be addressed below.
Ms. Davis expressed concern about drainage from the new parking area. As addressed above the
applicant will need to demonstrate how they comply with the provisions made for the on-site
collection of drainage waters. Additionally, all new landscaping will utilize drip irrigation.
Next Ms. Davis expressed concern about both paving the alley and improving the sidewalk. As
mentioned above both public facilities are required to be improved per the conditions of approval
below. Ms. Davis expressed concern about the amount of parking provided and the use of a
variance to approve the application. As mentioned above no variance is in fact being utilized,
and that between the on -street credits and the three parking spaces to be installed the proposal
meets the standards of the code. Ms. Davis also expressed concern about the future development
of a residence above the office and the associated parking demand. While the property is within
the residential overlay any modification to add a residential use would require a separate
planning action, and through that process address the associated additional parking.
Next, Ms. Davis expressed concerns about the non -historic modifications to the building. In 1999
the owner of the property applied for a building permit for an --•880 square foot addition. When it
was reviewed by the Historic Review Board the remarks provided were as follows:
"inapjpro pl'late massing, height, pitch (none) fbiam for a historic Ashland hoarse." Because the
property owner was simply applying for a building permit these comments from the historic
review board were non-binding recommendations (see AMC 18.4.2.050.A.2.a).
Finally, Ms. Davis stated that despite the statement in the application materials regarding
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neighborhood Outreach she had never been contacted. It was discovered that the applicant tried to
contact Ms. Davis at the 552 A St. address when she in fact resides elsewhere. It is understood
that following receipt of Ms. Davis' letter that a representative from KS Wild has successfully
made contact with Ms. Davis and spoke to her about her concerns.
The criteria for Site Review approval are described in AMC Chapter 18.5.2.050 as follows:
A, Underlying Zone: The proposal complies with all of the applicable provisions of the underlying
zone (part 18.2), including but not limited to: building and yard setbacks, lot area and dimensions,
density and floor area, lot coverage, building height, building orientation, architecture, and other
applicable standards.
B. Overlay Zones: The proposal complies with applicable overlay zone requirements (part 18.3).
C. Site Development and Design Standards: The proposal complies with the applicable Site
Development and Design Standards of part 18.4, except as provided by subsection E, below.
D. City Facilities: The proposal complies with the applicable standards in section 18.4.6 Public
Facilities and that adequate capacity of City facilities for water, sewer, electricity, urban storm
drainage, paved access to and throughout the property and adequate transportation can and will
be provided to the subject property.
E, Exception to the Site Development and Design Standards. The approval authority may
approve exceptions to the Site Development and Design Standards of part 18.4 if the
circumstances in either subsection 1 or 2, below, are found to exist.
1. There is a demonstrable difficulty meeting the specific requirements of the Site
Development and Design Standards due to a unique or unusual aspect of an existing
structure or the proposed use of a site; and approval of the exception will not
substantially negatively impact adjacent properties; and approval of the exception is
consistent with the stated purpose of the Site Development and Design; and the
exception requested is the minimum which would alleviate the difficulty.; or
2. There is no demonstrable difficulty in meeting the specific requirements, but granting the
exception will result in a design that equally or better achieves the stated purpose of the
Site Development and Design Standards.
The criteria for Tree Removal are described in AMC Chapter 18.5.7.040 as follows:
2. Tree That is Not a Hazard. A Tree Removal Permit for a tree that is not a hazard shall be granted if the
approval authority finds that the application meets all of the following criteria, or can be made to
conform through the imposition of conditions.
a. The tree is proposed for removal in order to permit the application to be consistent with other
applicable Land Use Ordinance requirements and standards, including but not limited to
applicable Site Development and Design Standards in part 18.4 and Physical and
Environmental Constraints in part 18.3.10.
b. Removal of the tree will not have a significant negative impact on erosion, soil stability, flow of
surface waters, protection of adjacent trees, or existing windbreaks.
c. Removal of the tree will not have a significant negative impact on the tree densities, sizes,
canopies, and species diversity within 200 feet of the subject property. The City shall
grant an exception to this criterion when alternatives to the tree removal have been
considered and no reasonable alternative exists to allow the property to be used as
permitted in the zone.
d. Nothing in this section shall require that the residential density to be reduced below the
permitted density allowed by the zone. In making this determination, the City may
consider alternative site plans or placement of structures of alternate landscaping
designs that would lessen the impact on trees, so long as the alternatives continue to
comply with the other provisions of this ordinance.
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e. The City shall require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each tree granted approval
pursuant to section 18.5.7.050. Such mitigation requirements shall be a condition of
approval of the permit,
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conellision
In staff's assessment, the application with the attached conditions complies with applicable
ordinances and meets all required criteria. Planning Action #TI -2021-00143 is approved with
the following conditions. Further, if any one or more of the following conditions are found to be
invalid for any reason whatsoever, then Planning Action #Tl -2021-00143 is denied. The
following are the conditions and they are attached to the approval:
1) That all proposals of the applicant shall be conditions of approval unless otherwise
modified herein.
2) That the application shall provide an update site plan showing the area for trash and its
associated screening
3) That the applicant shall provide all updated landscaping and irrigation plan. The
landscaping inust meet the water conserving landscaping standards in AMC 18.4.4.03.1
as is required for commercial developments.
4) That the applicant shall provide a detailed drainage plan address on site collection and
discharge from the parking area.
5) That the applicant be required to pave the alley 16' feet in width for the frontage adjacent
to the alley.
6) That the applicant be required to improve the existing sidewalk to 8' in width.
7) That prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy
a. The bike parking is installed.
b. The refuse and recycling area is installed and appropriate screened.
c. That the irrigation and landscaping has been installed according to the approved
plan.
d. That the ADA and front yard walkway meet design requirements of AMC
18.4.3.090.4.
e. That the parking area shall be paved and solid waste/recycle area and screening
shall be installed prior to issuance of the certificate Of Occupancy.
April 30, 2021
Bill Molnar, Director Date
Department of Community Development
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March 29, 2021
City of Ashland planning Divisican
Regarding Notice of Application
Planning Action: RA;P-2-021-00143
Frvperty: $GZ A Street — Site Design Review
Written Cqrrimgnt� �icrn
I awn) the owner of the adjacent property at 552 A Street. It is a 1!aO8 historically registered
building and share a zero --set back property lime with 562 A Street. I am sorry to Frear of Gary
Powell's passing and understand KS wild received this property as part of his estate.
This application from KS Wild is ,missing significant information. I am requesting the Ashland
Planning Department and Planning Commission require lS Wild to address Lhese issues before
granting a use permit for this location as a Wildland Center.
I have outlined items below I would like the applicant to address--
There
ddress=
There is a 5V elevation difference between A Street and the alley. Access to my 1908 building
off the alley is 5V below the alley paving level and this low point requires a property line
retaining wall and a sump pump to pr,-4erve the building. Any neighboring; site changes could
impact nay site drainage_ There are significant site plan improvements adding concrete
walkways and parking spaces and paving with this application.
As there are no buiJding setbacks, revisions to irrigation system and planting type -s; should be
considered writh the site modifications to avoid damage to the foundations of the adjacent
buildings on both sides. Drainage and runoff should be addressed_ A speoifica ion for the pavers
should be provided. As an adjacent property owner, I would like assurances any improvements
will be neutral and not create drainage issues for either zero lot line neighbors_ Public Works
should receive dol um.ents to review which address drainage carried by the property slope,
Leight to its neighbors and the added paved parking and concrete walkway&
Applicant should (rave the alley directly behind the property for dust contrail dire to the added
traffic. The A Street sidewalk should be modified to continue the. adjacent width, Neighbors
who have previously modified use, alley accoss and parking requirements were required to do
this.
When 552 A Street was historically restored and renovated, my building had to be ,modified to
preserve roots of a tree on the 562 A Street property ,tear the shared property line. The Tree
iComalission should review this tree and itrs health. A landscaping plan %hould be provided
white addresses pruning maintenance to this tree and its significant root and foliage impart to
the adjacent property.
^it" view ui Boz H -t[reeT noung non-compliant roof deck and second story addition, Please
Grote absence of current on-site parking and significant ormertv sloiaps.
I arra asking that this app, lon receive the full and uompletg revs -.0 by the Planning
Department that all our city ordinances and processes provide,
Thank you for Vour attention to ray letter.
Trustee for Eliza 0 Morn Trust
55 2 A Street
Ashland, OR 9752D
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
STATE OF OREGON )
County of Jackson )
The undersigned being first duly sworn states that:
1. 1 am employed by the City of Ashland, 20 East Main Street, Ashland,
Oregon 97520, in the Community Development Department.
2. On April 30, 2021, 1 caused to be mailed, by regular mail, in a sealed
envelope with postage fully prepaid, a copy of the attached planning action notice to
each person listed on the attached mailing list at such addresses as set forth on this list
under each person's name for the Planning Action #PA -T1-2021-00143, 562 A Street.
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Planning Department, 511 Winbu..,, v ay, Ashland, Oregon 97520 C—ITY OF
pr, 541-488-5305 Fax- 541-552-2050 www.ashiand.or.us TTY; 1-800-735-2900 -ASHLAND
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
PLANNING ACTION: PA -TI -2021-00143
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 562 A Street
OWNER / APPLICANT: KS Wild (Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands Center)
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Design Review to approve a change of use from residential to
commercial office. There are no proposed changes to the exterior of the existing home. The application involves
installing parking at the rear of the property and associated ADA access to the home. The application also includes
an update to the existing landscaping. COMPRE HENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: En-iployment; ZONING:
E-1; MAP: 39 1 E 09 AB; TAX LOT: 5200
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: March 23, 2021
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: April 6, 2021
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The Ashland Planning Division Staff has received a complete application for the property noted on Page 1 of this notice.
Because of the COVIDA 9 pandemic, application materials are provided online and comments will be accepted by email.
Alternative arrangements for reviewing the application or submitting comments can be made by contacting (541) 488-5305
or plannin (cDashland.or.us.
A copy of the application, including all documents, evidence and applicable criteria are available online at "What's
Happening in my City" at http_1 s. (,gts-ashl nd.or.usPdevelor ment ro osalsd, Copies of application materials will be provided
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at reasonable cost, if requested. Under extenuating circumstances, application materials May be requested to be reviewed
in-person at the Ashland Community Development & Engineering Services Building, 51 Winburn Way, via a pre -arranged
appointment by calling (541) 488-5305 or emailing plan,njng@Lashiand.or.us.
Any affected property owner or resident has a right to submit written comments to or to the City of
Ashland Planning Division, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520 prior to 4:30 p,m, on the deadline date shown on Page
Ashland Planning Division Staff determine if a Land Use application is complete within 30 days of submittal. Upon
determination of completeness, a notice is sent to surrounding properties within 200 feet of the property submitting application
which allows for a 14 day comment period. After the comment period and not more than 45 days from the application being
deemed complete, the Planning Division Staff shall make a final decision on the application. A notice of decision is mailed to
the same properties within 5 days of decision. An appeal to the Planning Commission of the Planning Division Staff's decision
must be made in writing to the Ashland Planning Division within 12 days from the date of the mailing of final decision. (AMC
18.5.1.050.G)
The ordinance criteria applicable to this application are attached to this notice. Oregon law states that failure to raise an
objection concerningthis application, by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an
opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes your right of appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) on that issue.
Failure to specify which ordinance criterion the objection is based on also precludes your right of appeal to LUBA on that
criterion. Failure of the applicant to raise constitutional or other issues relating to proposed conditions of approval with
sufficient specificity to allow this Department to respond to the issue precludes an action for damages in circuit court.
If you have questions or comments concerning this request, please feel free to contact Aaron Anderson at 541-488-5305 or
aa ron.an derso n(@_as h land. or. LIS.
SITE DESIGN AND USE STANDARDS
18.5.2.050
The following criteria shall be used to approve or deny an application:
A. Underlying Zone: The proposal complies with all of the applicable provisions of the underlying zone (part 18,2), including but not limited to: building and
yard setbacks, lot area and dimensions, density and floor area, lot coverage, building height, building orientation, architecture, and other applicable
standards.
B. Overlay Zones: The proposal complies with applicable overlay zone requirements (part 183).
C. Site Development and Design Standards: The proposal complies with the applicable, Site Development and Design Standards of part 18.4, except as
provided by subsection E, below,
D. City Facilities: The proposal complies with the applicable standards in section 18.4,6 Public Facilities and that adequate capacity of City facilities for water,
sewer, electricity, urban storm drainage, paved access to and throughout the property and adequate transportation can and will be provided to the subject
property.
E. Exception to the Site Development and Design Standards: The approval authority may approve exceptions to the Site Development and Design
Standards of part 18.4 if the circumstances in either subsection 1 or 2, below, are found to exist.
1, There is a demonstrable difficulty meeting the specific requirements of the Site Development and Design Standards due to a unique or unusual aspect
of an existing structure or the proposed use of a site; and approval of the exception will not substantially negatively impact adjacent properties; and
approval of the exception is consistent with the stated purpose of the Site Development and Design; and the exception requested is the minimum
which would alleviate the difficulty.; or
2. There is no demonstrable difficulty in meeting the specific requirements, but granting the exception will result in a design that equally or better achieves
the stated purpose of the Site Development and Design Standards.
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The undersigned being first duly sworn states that:
1. 1 am employed by the City of Ashland, 20 East Main Street, Ashland,
Oregon 97520, in the Community Development Department.
2. On March 23, 2021, 1 caused to be mailed, by regular mail, in a sealed
envelope with postage fully prepaid, a copy of the attached planning action notice to
each person listed on the attached mailing list at such addresses as set forth on this list
under each person's name for the Planning Action #PA -T1-2020-0043, 562 A Street.
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489 MOUNTAIN DR
PO BOX 3666
ASHLAND, OR 97520
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103
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ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 3.23.2021
KS Wild
Klamath-5iskiyou Wildlands Center
City of Ashland
Planning Division
51 Winburn Way
Ashland, OR 97520
Request by Klamath Siskiyou Wildland Center (KS Wild) for a Commercial Site Review for
property at 562 A Street
Thank you for accepting our request to convert the existing single-family residence at 562 A
Street, Ashland Oregon into a commercial office space.
On November 4th, KS Wild Executive Director and staff met with Aaron Anderson, Assistant
Planner for a Pre -Application Conference. We were informed of the required criteria and
standards for the property in order to be approved as a commercial site. We have worked with a
local contractor and engineer to see that the proposed designs and site plan meet those
standards and requirements. See the attached site plans for review.
SITE DESIGN REVIEW
Under Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) 18.5.2.050, we have identified and met the required
criteria and standards for commercial zoning and propose the following:
Underlying Zone: the overall proposal complies with all of the applicable provisions of
the underlying zone and the property is zoned Employment (E - 1) so the proposed use
is permitted outright.
Overlay Zones: The property is located within the Railroad Historic District and Detailed
Site Review Zone. The home is identified as a historic contributing resource however, we
do not plan on any exterior changes so no further review or exterior site plan is required.
Site Development and Design Standards
Parking: As required by the Site Development and Design Standards of part 18.4, and
based on the total square footage of the building, the City requires approximately 4
parking spaces for the property (1839 sgft/500 = 3.7 -- 4).
Request: We are applying for a Type I Parking Variance for the Ashland Historic District
which allows for a 50% reduction in parking requirements as explained in section
18.4.3.020.E in Ashland's Development Code.
- In the site plans, we have included 3 spaces off of the back alley, including one
handicapped parking space with loading/unloading zone. All parking spaces meet
the required size standards, provide ample back up space and include the 5 ft
landscape buffer between adjoining properties. (see below for applicable parking
credits)
- On site parking will be developed with permeable pavers and a paved pedestrian
sidewalk from the parking area to the building.
Bicycle Parking: We have created a covered bike parking area that will fit up to 5
bicycles, allowing a credit for one of the necessary vehicle parking spaces on site.
Landscaping: Because we have less than 7 parking sites, we do not require a
landscaping plan at this time. Landscape and irrigation is existing.
Trash and Recycling: Will be screened pursuant to the requirements of 18.4.4.030 GA.
and located next to the parking area with easy access to the alley for pick up.
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHANGES
Neighborhood Outreach: We have conducted neighborhood outreach by sending a
letter to all neighbors within a 200 ft radius to alert them of changes that will be occurring
with the property and future use. The letter was mailed out on February 25th, 2021.
Written Findings/Burden of Proof: In these written findings and site plans, we find that
all applicable criteria are addressed and have been met to the best of our ability and in
accordance with Ashland City Municipal Code.
The site plans have been submitted to civil engineer Shane Earp at Structural Integrity LLC, for
review and to ensure compliance with both Ashland Municipal Building Codes and Handicap
Accessibility standards. Reviewed pians will then be submitted to the City of Ashland's Building
Department for further approval.
Sincerely,
Michael Dotson, Executive Director KS Wild
michael@kswild.orci
Robyn Janssen, Project Manager
robyn@rogueriverkeeper.org
Application Includes:
. Site Design Review AMC
Commercial Site Review
Type I Variance
AMC 18.5.2.050
$1,092 + 0.5% (.005) of value
$1,092
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