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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
October 7, 2009
Community Development/Engineering Services Building – 51 Winburn Way – Siskiyou Room
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING, 5:00 pm
Historic Commissioners Present: Dale Shostrom, Sam Whitford, Alex Krach, Terry Skibby, Allison Renwick, James Watkins, Keith
Swink, Henry Baker, Tom Giordano
Commission Members Absent: None
Council Liaison: Eric Navickas, absent
High School Liaison: None Appointed
SOU Liaison: None Appointed
Staff Present: Planner: Derek Severson;
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Krach moved to approve the September 2, 2009 minutes as presented and the motion was seconded by Mr. Baker. They were
approved unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM: There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Shostrom closed the Public Forum.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Review Board Schedule
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October 8, 2009 Terry, Keith, Alex
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October 15, 2009 Terry, Tom, Henry
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October 22, 2009 Terry, Sam, Allison
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October 29, 2009 Terry, Jim, Dale
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November 5, 2009 Terry, Keith, Dale
B. Project Assignments For Planning Actions – 11 First Street is complete and the Certificate of Occupancy was issued. Also, 555
Siskiyou, Stratford Inn outside eating area, is complete and in operation.
BD-2007-00545 11 First St (Ron Yamaoka) (Complete with Certificate of Occupancy issued.) 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
BD-2009-01288 165 W Fork – New SFR on hillside (Ashley Jensen) (in review) Swink/Shostrom
PA-2009-00554 555 Siskiyou-Stratford Inn outside eating area (Complete & in operation) Watkins
BD-2009-00711 568 E Main St (McKechnie) Cucina Biazzi enclosed dining area (Permit approved-not issued) Skibby
PA-2009-00551 426 A St (Sidney Brown) Mixed Use Bldg (No permit yet) Giordano
BD-2009-01226 155-157 Sixth St (Renwick) Addition (under construction) Whitford
PA-2009-00785 255 E Main (Ashland Elks) Balcony on rear (No permit yet) Swink
C. Single Family Residential Design Standards – No report
D. Exits 14 & 19 – Giordano noted that he had been unable to attend the last meeting of the advisory committee. He provided
copies of the minutes and briefly discussed the renderings that had been prepared. He also briefly explained the work being done to
develop a landscaping plan that incorporates native plantings that respond to the significance of both forests and agriculture in
southern Oregon’s history.
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NEW BUSINESS:
A. Historic Commission Goals
Severson explained briefly that this was item had been placed on the agenda at the request of the Mayor. Shostrom discussed the
adopted Preservation Plan and read the goals listed: improve and clarify development code; complete survey and inventory; develop
economic incentives; improve public education program; and improve commissioner training/networking. He noted that improving
and clarifying the development code by establishing more detailed design standards based on the Secretary of the Interior’s
standards and those of other municipalities and the need to improve training, networking and mentoring were specifically identified in
the plan for 2009 and 2010.
Skibby noted the need to address preservation of the Lithia Springs site and emphasized the importance of education and promotion.
Baker noted speaking to the Assistant State Archeologist with SHPO relative to the stewardship of the Lithia Springs property, and
noted that he had inquired as to the possibility for grant funds to create a state park.
Members agreed that the items from the Preservation Plan cited by Shostrom seemed an appropriate focus for the coming year,
along with continuing to work to address preservation of the Lithia Springs site.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Proposed Ordinance Changes – City Municipal Code, Chapter 2.10 – Derek Severson
Severson provided brief background on the proposed ordinance changes, noting that consideration had been postponed at Council,
meaning that there was still time to convey recommendations.
After discussion, Commissioners had the following four unanimous recommendations with regard to the proposed ordinance
changes:
1) There should not be set term limits for those serving on a Commission, as the Mayor’s authority to appoint
provides him ample ability to address specific circumstances without a “one size fits all” limitation.
2) A quorum should be the next whole number greater than one half of the number of currently appointed
members.
3) The term of the Chairperson should be determined by the individual Commission based on the unique
make-up of its members and their willingness to serve, and should not be regulated from above.
4) The Historic Commission should be represented in the review and approval process for the placement of
public art installations within Historic Districts.
ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Renwick noted that the membership list should be updated to reflect that her term ends in 2012, not 2010.
Swink noted that he would be absent from the November meeting.
The next Historic Commission meeting will be on November 4, 2009 in the Siskiyou Room. Members noted that if there were no
public hearings, it might be preferable to have an early meeting to allow for a work session to consider more detailed historic design
standards. Commissioners specifically requested that the standards from the Secretary of the Interior and from the cities of Medford
and Jacksonville be provided for review.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
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