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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Minutes
May 3, 2006
Community Development/Engineering Services Building – 51 Winburn Way – Siskiyou Room
Historic Commissioners Present: Dale Shostrom, Keith Swink, Terry Skibby, Jay Leighton, Henry Baker,
Rob Saladoff, Sam Whitford, Tom Giordano
Absent Members: None
Council Liaison: Jack Hardesty - Absent
High School Liaison: None Appointed
SOU Liaison: None Appointed
Staff Present: Derek Severson, Associate Planner, Billie Boswell, Administration
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
At 7:05 pm, Chairman Dale Shostrom called the regular meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Swink asked that a correction be made to the awards list on page 1 under “Special Meeting” to change the
117 Almond Street to 112 Almond Street under the heading of “Historically Compatible New Residential.”
Mr. Giordano made a motion to approve the minutes as amended and it was seconded by Mr. Swink. The
motion passed unanimously with Ms. Leighton abstaining.
PUBLIC FORUM: No speakers
PUBLIC HEARING
Planning Action 2006-00441
160 Nob Hill
Site Review and Conditional Use Permit for ARU
Dan Heller & Don Server
Chairman Shostrom read the description of the project and verified there were no conflict of interest issues.
Most of the Commissioners had visited the site. There were no ex parte contacts.
Mr. Severson said staff was recommending approval with an additional recommendation to remove the second
curb cut. He stated the Accessory Residential unit did not match the original structure but was compatible with
it.
The applicant, Don Sever, of 174 Strawberry Lane, explained the plans submitted for the planning action were a
basic representation of what they are proposing but could be enhanced. Chairman Shostrom did not like how
the garage and ARU were skewed and suggested they be sited perpendicular to the property line, but staggered
to allow for the sloped topography. He felt this would also provide a better sense of entry.
Mr. Skibby requested the applicant provide better details and samples of siding, window and trim detail so the
Commissioners could see how compatible the design will be to the original house. Mr. Sever said the building
plans for remodeling the original house and the new Accessory Unit will be submitted at the same time.
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There being no further questions of the applicant and no one in the audience wanting to speak, the public
meeting was closed.
Mr. Giordano made a motion to recommend approval with the following recommendations:
That the garage be reoriented so as to be more perpendicular in its relationship to the existing
historic home.
That the accessory residential unit be offset from the garage in order to address the slopes and yard
setbacks, and to provide for a better sense of entry.
That the proposed garage and ARU be compatible with the future remodel of the existing historic
home, as discussed by the applicant.
That the building permit submittals for the garage/accessory residential unit and future remodel of
the home be reviewed by the Historic Commission Review Board.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Whitford. After discussion, Mr. Giordano and Mr. Whitford withdrew their
motion and second. After additional discussion, Mr. Giordano and Mr. Whitford reinstated their original
motion and second. It was approved unanimously.
Planning Action 2006-00453
175 North Main Street
Conditional Use Permit and Site Review
First United Methodist Church of Ashland
Chairman Shostrom read the description of the project and verified there were no conflict of interest issues.
Most of the Commissioners had visited the site. There were no ex parte contacts.
Mr. Severson shared the color and materials samples provided by the applicant.
The applicant’s representative, Beverly Thruston of 1105 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR 97520, discussed
the Arcade details and material samples. Ms. Leighton confirmed with Ms. Thruston that the gothic windows
would be retained and moved to the front of the façade. All other stained glass windows would be retained.
She also stated the parsonage would be retained although there were plans to remove a poorly added on porch
roof and trees would be planted to screen it.
There being no further questions of the applicant, Chairman Shostrom opened the public meeting.
Robin Foster of 63 Bush Street said he had called the project up to a public meeting because he was concerned
about the possibility of the parsonage being removed. He was reassured by the comments made by the
applicants that the parsonage would be retained.
Marty Young, 1368 East Nevada and Co-Chair of the First United Methodist Building Committee, stated that
removal of the parsonage was never considered and would not be in the future.
There being no further comment, Chairman Shostrom closed the public meeting.
After a short discussion, Mr. Giordano made a motion to recommend approval subject to the applicants bringing
the design drawings back to the full Historic Commission for review at a regular monthly meeting prior to
submittal of the final construction drawings for building permit review that would include the following details:
Final treatment of the courtyard area
Corner details
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Windows and trim
Treatment of the archways, especially the undersides
Other exterior details such as color and type of roofing; final decision on shingle patterns; and the
color, texture and final application details of the Prairie Stone that is selected for use in the base
Ms. Leighton seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Review Board – Following is the month’s schedule for the Review Board, which meets every Thursday from
3:00 to at least 3:30 p.m. in the Planning Department:
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May 4 Terry, Keith, Rob
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May 11 Terry, Henry, Dale
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May 18 Terry, Dale, Sam
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May 25 Terry, Tom, Sam
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June 1 Terry, Rob, Jay
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June 8 Terry, Keith, Jay
B. Project Assignments for Planning Actions – Chairman Shostrom asked that 96 North Main, the Shasta
Building, be added to the list (No one was assigned). Mr. Swink stated that 249 Hillcrest had finalled and
should be removed. Mr. Giordano and Mr. Baker offered to take over Mr. Crutcher’s project, 145 East Main
Street. Chairman Shostrom commented that he thought the DeBoer project on Granite Street was not being
built as approved, particularly the brick columns and the stucco.
PA #2000-120 485 “A” Street (Steve Hoxmeier) Shostrom
PA #2004-026 81 Central Avenue (Wes & Lucinda Vail) Giordano
PA #2004-102 832 “A” Street (Ilene Rubenstein) Saladoff
PA #2004-110 150 Church St (Robert M. Saladoff) Whitford
PA #2004-138 234 Vista St (Sid & Karen DeBoer) Saladoff
PA #2004-154 180 Lithia Way (Archerd & Dresner) Leighton
PA-#2004-160 685 A Street (William Reeves) Swink
PL#2005-01043 70 Water Street (Ashland Creek Holdings, LLC) Leighton
PL#2005-01226 820 “C” Street (Randy & Helen Ellison) Shostrom
PL#2005-01674 11 First Street (Ron Yamaoka) Skibby
PL#2005-02105 145 East Main St (Urban Development Services/SERA Arch) Giordano/Baker
PL#2005-01307 125 Sherman Street (Russ Dale) Shostrom
PL#2006-00057 247 Third Street (Marc Valens & Anne Golden) Saladoff
PL#2003-2169 96 North Main Street (Shasta Building)
PA#2006-00441 160 Nob Hill (ARU-Dan Heller & Don Sever) Whitford
PA#2006-00453 175 North Main (First Methodist Church Remodel) Swink
C. National Historic Preservation Week – May 21-27, 2006
D. City Design Review Process Memo to City Council – No Report
E. “Design Criteria – 247 Third Street” Memo to Planning Commission – No Report
F. Lithia Springs National Register Nomination – No Report
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G. Multiple Properties Submission for National Register of Historic Places – No Report
H. Single Family Residential Design Standards – Mr. Swink said he would coordinate with Bob Tewsbury
to prepare a discussion on window designs to be reviewed with the Conservation Commission
I. Co-Sponsorship with Conservation Commission for Fall Workshop – No Report
NEW BUSINESS –
A. Lithia Fountain RFP – The Commissioners asked if a representative of the Historic Commission could be
on the selection committee. Mr. Severson said he would pass the request on to Public Works.
ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA –
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Historic Commission meeting will be on June 7, 2006 at 7:00 pm in the Siskiyou Room.
ADJOURNMENT
With a motion by Mr. Saladoff and a second by Ms. Leighton, it was the unanimous decision of the Commission
to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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