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Home My WebLink About2009-11-04 Historic MIN ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Meeting Minutes November 4, 2009 Community Development/Engineering Services Building – 51 Winburn Way – Siskiyou Room CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING, 5:00 pm Historic Commissioners Present: Dale Shostrom, Terry Skibby, Allison Renwick, James Watkins, Henry Baker, Tom Giordano Commission Members Absent: Sam Whitford, Alex Krach, Keith Swink, Council Liaison: Eric Navickas, absent High School Liaison: None Appointed SOU Liaison: None Appointed Staff Present: Planner: Derek Severson; Clerk: Billie Boswell APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Baker moved to approve the October 7, 2009 minutes as presented and the motion was seconded by Chairman Shostrom. Under “Discussion Items”, Mr. Skibby questioned item A. 4. regarding placement of public art within the Historic District. He thought the Commission had previously limited the request for review and approval to just art attached to historic buildings. The majority of the Commissioners wanted to leave it as written. The minutes were approved unanimously. PUBLIC FORUM: There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Shostrom closed the Public Forum. PUBLIC HEARING: None. OLD BUSINESS: (Commissioners agreed to re-order the agenda list) D. Residential Rehabilitation Remodel Design Standards – Chairman Shostrom questioned the current process for notifying the Commissioners about demolitions. Several Commissioners wanted some way to be alerted on any demo’s within the City. Mr. Severson said the Planning Director agreed to have staff post all demo’s on the City’s website. Discussion followed regarding site and design standards and what types of standards should be added or revised. Mr. Severson suggested using the just completed Ashland Preservation Plan as a beginning to initiate the process of updating the design standards and strengthening the Historic Commission’s review. He suggested applying for a CLG grant to fund the project. Mr. Watkins made a motion to apply for the CLG grant in order to develop the design standards recommended in the Preservation Plan and produce education materials for owners and design professionals to better protect the City’s historic resources. Mr. Giordano seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. A. A. Lithia Springs Property/Ashland Gun Club – Mr. Severson reported that and RFP was granted for the environmental impact study but additional money is needed. A one-year extension of the lease was granted by the Council. Mr. Giordano suggested removing the word “humbly” from the letter. Mr. Baker stated that the Lithia Springs site is recognized as a protected archeological site and regulations do not allow for ground disturbance without following the State’s standards. Mr. Severson agreed to revise the letter as requested. B. Proposed Ordinance Changes – The Commissioners approved of the memo prepared and no changes were recommended. C. Historic Commission Goals - The Commissioners approved of the memo prepared and no changes were recommended. 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 Ashland Historic Commission Minutes 1 4/12/2022 develop a landscaping plan that incorporates native plantings that respond to the significance of both forests and agriculture in southern Oregon’s history. E. Review Board Schedule th November 5 , 2009 Terry, Keith, Dale th November 12 , 2009 Terry, Jim, Henry th November 19 , 2009 Terry, Sam, Tom th November 25 , 2009 (Wed) Terry, Allison, Alex December 3, 2009 Terry, Keith, Dale F. Project Assignments For Planning Actions – No Actions 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 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 NEW BUSINESS: None DISCUSSION ITEMS: None ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Mr. Severson read an email from Mr. Swink asking if the Commissioners had an interest in recommending any historic names to be used for streets, parks etc. in the Croman site. The Commissioners said they liked the idea and would support it. ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes 2 4/12/2022