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Home My WebLink About2009-08-05 Historic MIN ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Meeting Minutes August 5, 2009 Community Development/Engineering Services Building – 51 Winburn Way – Siskiyou Room CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING, 7:00 pm Historic Commissioners Present: Terry Skibby, Allison Renwick, James Watkins, Keith Swink, Henry Baker, Commission Members Absent: Dale Shostrom, Sam Whitford, Alex Krach, Tom Giordano Council Liaison: Eric Navickas High School Liaison: None Appointed SOU Liaison: None Appointed Staff Present: Planner: Angela Barry; Clerk: Billie Boswell; Due to the absence of Chairman, Dale Shostrom, Vice-Chairman Terry Skibby assumed the role of leading the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Renwick pointed out that there was no “new rental unit” at155-157 Sixth St. Mr. Skibby stated that the Mayor’s Brown Bag lunch had already occurred and he was just describing the topics discussed. Mr. Baker moved to approved the revised minutes of the July 5, 2009 meeting. Ms. Renwick seconded the motion. The minutes, as amended, were approved unanimously by the remaining commissioners. PUBLIC FORUM: Dave Hill spoke to the Commissioners about his disappointment over their lack of support at the Hearings Board for a geodesic dome that was proposed to house the Ashland Community Theater. He felt the design was reminiscent of the Chautauqua Dome that was built in Ashland in 1893. Mr. Skibby said he felt `that a white, modern plastic dome would not be relative historically to the original wood-shingled dome nor to the neighborhood. Mr. Hill said they had planned to paint shingles and window trim on the dome. Mr. Hill also said he was there representing himself, not the Theater group. Mr. Swink explained that in the future it would be most helpful if the applicants attended the Hearings Board meeting so questions and explanations could be exchanged. PUBLIC HEARING: PLANNING ACTION: 2009-00785 SUBJECT PROPERTIES: 255 E Main Street APPLICANT: Ashland Elks #944 DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Review approval to add a 17 x 35 foot deck and screening of existing mechanical equipment on the rear of the existing Elks Lodge building located at 255 E Main Street. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Downtown; ZONING: C-1-D; ASSESSOR’S MAP #: 39 1E 09 BD; TAX LOT: 4400 Mr Baker disclosed that he was “nominal” member of the Elks but felt he could hear the proposal objectively. The other Commissioners agreed. There was no one in the audience representing the Ashland Elks. Ms. Barry explained the submittal was the same as was presented at the Pre-Application meeting with no changes made. There being no one in the audience, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Swink said he likes the look of the balcony because it left the rear of the building looking like the back of a building on the alley. Terry agreed but said it actually improved the overall look. Ms. Renwick made a motion to approve the project. Mr. Swink seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes 1 4/12/2022 NEW BUSINESS: Council Goals, Eric Navickas Mr. Navickas presented a PowerPoint presentation that reviewed the Council Goals. Ms. Renwick liked the reference to keeping Ashland “a funky little town”. She was concerned about the divide between the “flats” and the “nosebleed sections” of town. Mr. Skibby felt it was good to maintain the character of historic districts and he also liked the possibility of reviving the railroad through Ashland. Mr. Navickas asked for the forms to be completed by the end of September. Mr. Swink asked about the status of the meal’s tax. Mr. Navickas said the final wording was approved and the money would be used for wastewater treatment (80%) and development of parks (20%). OLD BUSINESS: A. Review Board Schedule th August 6 Terry, Keith, Jim th August 13 Terry, Henry, Allison th August 20 Terry, Tom, Jim th August 27 Terry, Sam, Alex rd Sept 3 Terry, Keith, Dale B. Project Assignments For Planning Actions – Add 255 E Main - Swink 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 PA-2008-00596 165 W Fork – New SFR on hillside (Ashley Jensen) (project on hold per appl) Swink/Shostrom PA-2009-00554 555 Siskiyou-Stratford Inn outside eating area Watkins PA-2009-00710 568 E Main St (McKechnie) Cucina Biazzi enclosed dining area Skibby PA-2009-00551 426 A St (Sidney Brown) Mixed Use Bldg Giordano PA-2009-00662 155-157 Sixth St (Renwick) Addition Whitford PA-2009-00785 255 E Main (Ashland Elks) Balcony on rear Swink C. Single Family Residential Design Standards – No report D. Exits 14 & 19 – Tom Giordano – No report DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Mr. Swink said he had attended the Croman Advisory Committee meeting and described the types of zoning being proposed. He said the next meeting would be in September. 2. Mr. Skibby asked about the status of the Audio Walk tour. He said he had looked at the last revisions and suggested more details for the map. Ms. Barry said Paul Christensen was hesitant to share any more of the audio because it was proprietary. She felt that he would not be back because the audio was already recorded. Mr. Skibby said he felt comfortable with what had been done. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Barry announced that she was leaving her position with the City of Ashland and this would be her last meeting. Mr. Swink commented how well she had grown into the position and all of the Commissioners thanked her for her service. The next Historic Commission meeting will be on September 2, 2009 in the Siskiyou Room. ADJOURNMENT It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes 2 4/12/2022