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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
August 5, 2010
Community Development/Engineering Services Building – 51 Winburn Way – Siskiyou Room
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING, 6:00 pm
Historic Commissioners Present: Dale Shostrom, Terry Skibby, Keith Swink, Sam Whitford, Allison Renwick, Henry Baker, Tom
Giordano
Commission Members Absent: Alex Krach (e)
Council Liaison: Russ Sibilger - absent
High School Liaison: None Appointed
SOU Liaison: None Appointed
Staff Present: Planner: Derek Severson; Clerk: Billie Boswell
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Whitford moved to approve the July 7, 2010 minutes as presented and the motion was seconded by Mr. Swink. The minutes were
approved unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM: None
COUNCIL LIAISON’S REPORT: None
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DISCUSSION ITEMS: Pete Belcastro from the Elks Club discussed the 100 Anniversary celebration events. He asked the
Historic Commissioners if they would co-host the dinner scheduled for October 7, 2010 and provide an MC to do a brief welcome
speech. Commission attendance at the dinner would be $10. Mr. Belcastro asked if one of the Commissioners would also be
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willing speak at the Rededication of the Elks Building on October 10. He also invited the Commissioners to be guests at the
breakfast. Mr. Severson suggested the Commissioners discuss it after the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING:
PLANNING ACTION: 2010-00840
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 963 C Street
APPLICANT: Christopher and Molly Kingsley-Holzshou
DESCRIPTION: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to Exceed the Maximum Permitted Floor Area (MPFA) within a historic
district by 9.5% or 176 square feet, and a request for a Variance to the required 20-foot front yard setback. The applicant proposes a
new single family residential home to be located 10-feet, 2-inches from C Street.
Chairman Shostrom confirmed there were no conflicts of interest and no exparte contact. Mr. Skibby disclosed that the applicants
had come to a Historic Review Board meeting. Mr. Severson described the project pointing out the extra-wide right-of-way.
Mark Knox, representing the owners, talked about the background of the original MPFA (Maximum Permit Floor Area) ordinance. He
explained that this property had no alley access in the rear so it was necessary to push the structure to the front of the lot to
accommodate the garage. He said no feedback was received from the neighbors. The applicant’s intent is to make the house as
compatible as possible.
Ms. Renwick asked about the setback on the neighboring property and was told it was 20 feet. Mr. Baker thought that houses that
were closer to the street tend to slow traffic. Chairman Shostrom asked about the 2 parking spaces and what the driveway finish
would be. Mr. Knox suggested a special driveway finish to minimize a bleached white concrete look.
There being no one in the audience to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Giordano made a motion to recommend approval with the condition that the driveway have a special finish with a darker color and
some texture. Ms. Renwick seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Pre App PL-2010-00963, 90 Pioneer St, Owner Sonny Singh, Architect Robert Seibert
Mr. Seibert described the changes proposed for the space for a new convenience store. It would include ADA accessibility
improvements including the replacement of the Lithia Way entrance doors and a ramp and the addition of a new Pioneer St. entrance
door. The Commissioners voiced concerns about losing the old historic door on the Lithia Way side. It was suggested that it be
refurbished and kept and the vestibule on the Pioneer Street side be opened up with separate doors into the two tenant spaces. The
owner agreed to consider this change.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Review Board Schedule
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August 5 Terry, Keith, Dale, Allison
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August 12 Terry, Henry, Sam
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August 19 Terry, Allison, Dale
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August 26 Terry, Allison, Dale
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September 2 Terry, Tom, Sam
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September 9 Terry, Keith, Henry
C. Project Assignments for Planning Actions – Added 963 C Street project
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 – (Expired
7/25/10)
Renwick
BD-2009-01288 165 W Fork – New SFR on hillside (Ashley Jensen) (Permit approved-not issued; recession
Swink/Shostrom
extension expires 2/26/12.)
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; recession extension expires 2/28/12)
Giordano
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
PA-2010-00840 963 C St. (Holzshu) New SFR Shostrom
COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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A. Mr. Severson confirmed that Commissioners Skibby, Swink, Renwick and Shostrom were attending the August 5 Review
Board to discuss the partial demolition of the house at 19 Hillcrest.
B. The discussion of the Elks Club celebration continued. Mr. Krach was absent so Chairman Shostrom agreed contact him to
confirm he was willing to represent the Historic Commission as speaker and MC. Mr. Severson said he would also look into
whether or not the City would pay the $10 dinner fee.
C. Chairman Shostrom asked if the CLG grant had been submitted yet and if it could be amended. Mr. Severson said it had
already been approved to rewrite the historic design standards to match the State Preservation Plan and couldn’t be
changed.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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