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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
June 30, 2009
Community Development/Engineering Services Building – 51 Winburn Way – Siskiyou Room
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING, 7:00 pm
Historic Commissioners Present: Dale Shostrom, Terry Skibby, Allison Renwick, James Watkins, Keith
Swink
Absent Commission Members: Sam Whitford, Alex Krach, Henry Baker, Tom Giordano
Council Liaison: Eric Navickas, absent
High School Liaison: None Appointed
SOU Liaison: None Appointed
Staff Present: Planner: Angela Barry; Clerk: Billie Boswell;
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Watkins moved to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2009 meeting. Mr. Swink seconded the motion.
The minutes were approved unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM: There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Shostrom closed the Public Forum.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A. 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
Ms. Barry reviewed the proposal pointing out that the “S” sign shown would not be allowed per the City’s sign code.
Chairman Shostrom pointed out that the seating wall on the west side of the designated patio area would encroach into
the setback. Ms. Barry said a Public Work’s encroachment permit would be required. Staff had no other issues with
the proposal.
No one representing the Stratford Inn was in attendance and no one in the audience had comments. Chairman
Shostrom closed the public hearing.
Mr. Watkins and Ms. Renwick felt the outdoor seating would enhance the corner. Mr. Skibby asked if additional
parking would be required. Ms. Barry said it wasn’t an issue because, as an accessory to the hotel, there was already
plenty of parking available. Mr. Watkins confirmed that there was seating for 28 as stated. Ms. Barry said it included
the wall and bench seating shown. Mr. Skibby felt it added life to the street.
Mr. Skibby made a motion to recommend approval of the project. Ms. Renwick seconded the motion. It was approved
unanimously.
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B. 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.
OMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Multi-Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; ASSESSOR’S MAP #:
39 1E 05 DA; TAX LOT: 10700
Ms. Barry explained that this was a reactivation of a pre-existing Traveler’s Accommodation and that there would be no
changes to the existing structure. Chairman Shostrom pointed out that the off-street parking space appeared to
encroach into the City right-of-way. The applicant, Karin Onkka, stated she was unsure of exactly where the property
line was. Ms. Renwick confirmed that the single-family residence was being converted from one unit to one unit plus a
traveler’s accommodation unit and there would be no loss of a rental space. Mr. Watkins asked about which areas of
the home were “shared space” and Ms. Onkka said it would be the laundry and basement storage areas only.
There being no further questions and no one in the audience to speak, the public meeting was closed.
Mr. Skibby felt it was a good use of the property and well maintained. Ms. Renwick liked that it would not take away a
full time rental.
Mr. Watkins made a motion to approve the project. Mr. Swink seconded the motion and is passed unanimously.
There was consensus of the Commissioners to hear the Elks Club preliminary plans next.
COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
PreApp for 255 E. Main Street
Ashland Elks Lodge #944
Ms. Barry explained that the Ashland Elks Lodge was proposing to construct a balcony on the rear of the Elks Building.
She passed out a project description and plans. Mr. Skibby said the applicant had presented the plan to the Historic
Review Board on May 28, 2009 and they had referred it to the full commission. Ms. Barry stated that staff had no
concerns.
The applicant, Chris Garcia, Exulted Ruler of the Ashland Elks Lodge #944, explained the history of the building, the
recent interior remodels, and the design plans for the new balcony of the rear of the building. He said they would use
all metal materials for fire safety and planned on screening the existing mechanical equipment. The metal railing would
be compatible with the railing in the front of the building except straight stock would be used instead of curved. He
presented the Commissioners with two different sized mesh screening materials and the larger-holed pattern was
preferred. A proposed awning would not be in the budget for this year so umbrellas would be used for sun and rain
shelter. Chairman Shostrom felt some kind of greenery would soften the look. Overall, the Commissioners were
supportive of the project.
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OLD BUSINESS:
A. Review Board Schedule
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June 4 Terry, Keith, Henry
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June 11 Terry, Sam
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June 18 Terry, Henry, Allison
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June 25 Terry, Jim, Tom
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July 2 Terry, Dale, Alex
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July 9 Terry, Keith, Jim
B. Project Assignments For Planning Actions – Add 555 Siskiyou, Watkins
BD-2007-00545 11 First St (Ron Yamaoka) (under construction) Skibby
BD-2007-01764 160 Helman (Batzer-Comm Bldgs) {Permit not issued-expired}
Shostrom/Giordano
PA-2007-01939 175 Lithia Wy (formerly 165 Lithia) Archerd & Dresner-Mixed Use Bldg –(No Permit yet) Renwick
Swink/Shostro
PA-2008-00596 165 W Fork – New SFR on hillside (Ashley Jensen) (project on hold per appl) m
BD-2008-01892 637/649 E Main – 2 Additional motel units (Runkel) (finalled) Renwick
BD-2008-01896 281 Fourth St – Noble Coffee Roaster (finalled) Whitford
BD-2008-01995 21 Winburn Way-Conversion to Restaurant (finalled) Skibby
PA-2009-00554 555 Siskiyou-Stratford Inn outside eating area Watkins
C. Single Family Residential Design Standards – No report
COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA – cont.
Mr. Skibby said he met with Paul Christensen about the Audio Tour script and clarified some of the historical
information. He said Mr. Christensen will rewrite and resubmit the script.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Renwick announced that she had withdrawn her resignation from the board and will continue to serve out
her term.
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Mr. Skibby said the next Mayor’s Brown Bag Lunch meeting will be the fourth Friday, June 26. He will
attend.
The next Historic Commission meeting will be on July 8, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Siskiyou Room.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
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