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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
July 7, 2010
Community Development/Engineering Services Building – 51 Winburn Way – Siskiyou Room
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING, 6:00 pm
Historic Commissioners Present: Dale Shostrom, Alex Krach, Terry Skibby, Keith Swink, Sam Whitford, Allison Renwick, Henry
Baker, Tom Giordano
Commission Members Absent: none
Council Liaison: Russ Sibilger
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 June 2, 2010 minutes as presented and the motion was seconded by Mr. Whitford. Mr. Shostrom
and Mr. Krach abstained due to being absent. The minutes were approved unanimously by the remaining Commissioners.
PUBLIC FORUM: Colin Swales – Considering drawing up new code verbiage to help increase density in some of the historic
districts by changing the rear yard setback requirements. Mr. Giordano was supportive but thought it could be made part of the CUP
process to allow flexibility. Ms. Renwick felt reasonable development could be planned within the current setback requirements.
Mark Knox, in the audience, liked Mr. Giordano’s suggestion and pointed out that maximum permitted floor area in Historic districts
allows some discretion and the CUP would provide more flexibility. George Kramer, also in the audience, commented that it would
promote development to the rear of the property to protect the streetscapes.
COUNCIL LIAISON’S REPORT: Mr. Sibilger said the Council had received an email from the Mayor’s office proposing a tour of
the Gun Club in August. Mr. Severson said he would verify date and time.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
85 Winburn Way – Mark Knox, Don Sever and George Kramer presented some preliminary concepts on rezoning Winburn Way
to Nutley Street from R-1-7.5 to C-1D. Mr. Severson explained that the City Council has approved the applicant’s proposal to
move forward with the rezone, but no application had been received yet. Mr. Kramer and Mr. Sever also displayed a model of a
possible new building design to replace the current building at 85 Winburn Way. They explained they were trying to highlight the
gabled design of the Community Center and Pioneer Hall and combine it with a modern two level connection and a clear glass
cover. The linear design was necessary due to the narrow depth constraints of the lot. The purpose of the building would be for
a café/restaurant that would provide various common areas and tie into the Skating Rink in the winter. Mr. Whitford asked about
parking. Mr. Knox replied that with the C-1-D zone, no parking would be required. They would like to make the front more
pedestrian oriented and remove some of the parking along Winburn leaving a few handicap and loading zone bays. The
Commissioners commented that the building had too many architectural styles with the mix of craftsman, prairie and
contemporary.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Review Board Schedule
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July 8 Terry, Keith, Dale
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July 15 Terry, Henry, Alex
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July 22 Terry, Sam, Dale
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July 29 Terry, Allison, Tom
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August 5 Terry, Keith
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C. Project Assignments for Planning Actions – Added 550 East Main
BD-2007-01764 160 Helman (Batzer-Comm Bldgs) {Recession Extension approved)} Shostrom/Giordano
PA-2007-01939 175 Lithia Wy (formerly 165 Lithia) Archerd & Dresner-Mixed Use Bldg – (Expires
7/25/10)
Renwick
BD-2009-01288 165 W Fork – New SFR on hillside (Ashley Jensen) (Permit approved-not issued; expires
Swink/Shostrom
8/10/10.)
BD-2009-00711 568 E Main St (McKechnie) Cucina Biazzi enclosed dining area (Permit approved-not
Skibby
issued; expires 8/10/10.)
PA-2009-00551 426 A St (Sidney Brown) Mixed Use Bldg (No permit yet; expires 8/28/10)
Giordano
BD-2009-01226 155-157 Sixth St (Renwick) Addition (Finalled 7-13-2010)
Whitford
PA-2009-00785 255 E Main (Ashland Elks) Balcony on rear (No permit yet; expires 8/27/10.) Swink
BD-2010-00156 163 N Pioneer (Intatto Coffee) Coffee shop & roaster (TCO issued 3-17-10) Shostrom
PA-2010-00069 175 N Pioneer (Deli) Terrell (no permit) Shostrom
PA-2010-00355 550 E Main (Thomashefsky) Hotel/motel – potential window/door replacements (no permit) Skibby
PA-2010-00486 820 C St (Ellison) Accessory Structure Giordano
BD-2010-00446 300 Vista (DeBoer) Elevator Whitford
COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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A. Absence Report – Mr. Severson distributed a spreadsheet showing Commissioner absences for Jan 1 thru June 30
of 2010. Per new ordinance changes, unexcused absences will be reported every six months beginning July 1, 2010.
B. Historic Commission Vacancy – Mr. Severson shared an application for from John Weinbrecht. The Commissioners
requested that the applicant attend a least one Commission meeting to better understand how the Commission
functions.
C. Demolition – Mr. Severson told the Commissioners of the major demolition and remodel at 19 Hillcrest where 60% of
the exterior walls were being demolished including the front façade. They were asked to meet with the Review Board.
Mr. Krach revealed that work was currently being done.
D. 155 Fifth St – Ms. Renwick had concerns about the house “falling down”, kids living in it, numerous code issues. Mr.
Severson recommended referring it to Code Compliance.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
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