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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
October 4, 2017
Community Development/Engineering Services Building 51 Winburn Way Siskiyou Room
CALL TO ORDER:
Commission Chair, Shostrom called the meeting to order at 6:02 in the Siskiyou Room at the Community Development
and Engineering Offices located at 51 Winburn Way, Ashland OR 97520.
Commissioners Present: Council Liaison:
Shostrom Rich Rosenthal-Absent
Emery Staff Present:
Giordano Maria Harris; Planning Dept.
Swink Regan Trapp; Secretary
Von Chamier Fotini Kaufman; Planning Dept.
Whitford
Commissioners Absent: Skibby
Leonard
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Von Chamier motioned to approve minutes from September 6, 2017. Whitford seconded. Voice vote; All AYES.
Motion passed.
PUBLIC FORUM:
There was no one in the audience wishing to speak.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT:
Rosenthal was absent so no report was given.
Shostrom gave the procedure for public hearings to the audience.
PLANNING ACTION REVIEW:
PLANNING ACTION: PA- 2017-01294
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 128 Central Avenue
APPLICANT: Rogue Planning & Development Services
OWNERS: Robert Baldwin
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Design Review for an eight-unit multi-family development for the property
located at 128 Central Avenue. The existing house contains two units. The proposal has been revised to add
five units at the rear of the property and one unit above the reconstructed garage at the front of the property.
The application also includes requests for a Conditional Use Permit to exceed the Maximum Permitted Floor
Area in the Skidmore Academy Historic District by 21 percent (985 square feet) and for a Tree Removal Permit
to remove seven trees six-inches in diameter-at-breast-height or greater. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DESIGNATION: High Density Multi-Family Residential; ZONING: R-3; : 39 1E 04CC;
TAX LOT: 4500.
Von Chamier stated that her office is working on the project.
Von Chamier recused herself.
Harris gave the staff report for PA-2017-01294.
Shostrom opened the public hearing to the applicants.
Amy Gunter, Rogue Planning and Development, 1424 S. Ivy Street, Medford, OR, addressed the Commission
regarding the project. Ms. Gunter discussed such things as plate height of the structures, tree preservation
and location of the utilities. She went on the say that their plans have changed but feel these cottages will
match with the character of the neighborhood.
Lois Van Aken, neighbor, residing at, 140 Central Ave, Ashland, OR, addressed the Commission regarding
the project. Ms. Van Aken stated that parking is an issue and will not accommodate everyone. She
appreciates that they are saving the Ponderosa Pine but feels the new and the two story
unit above the garage will be an eyesore due to massing. Ms. Van Aken would like to see a one story cottage
nd why the applicant would be leaving some trees on the
-went on to say, that she would like the applicant to keep within the
maximum permitted floor area for the historic district.
Ms. Gunter rebuttal time:
Ms. Gunter stated that traffic impact analysis is not required and parking is provided to the numbers as per
the land use code. She went on to say that there is room for two bikes within the garage and they will also
install bike racks. The property is below the allowed density underlined in the land use code and the massing
of the structure will not overpower any adjacent properties.
Shostrom closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission for comments.
Whitford motioned to approve PA-2017-01294 with recommendations. Shostrom seconded. Voice vote; All
AYES. Motion passed
Recommendations of Historic Commission for PA-2017-01294:
The Historic Commission believes the scale and massing of the five proposed units at the rear of the property
is
the large ponderosa pine on the west side of the property by moving one of the proposed units above the
garage at the front of the property. Other benefits of the proposal to move a unit over the garage that the
Commission recognizes area decrease in added impervious surface and increased landscaping.
The Commission is concerned with the proposed new garage/one-unit structure located at the front of the
property meeting the Historic District Design Standards requiring a height and scale comparable to the range
of building heights and sizes in the immediate vicinity (AMC 18.4.2.050.B.2 and 3). Specifically, the proposed
structure appears to compete with the historic home and surrounding buildings. The Commission
recommends approval of the application with a condition that the plans for the new structure are revised to
address the following items.
1. Recommendations for the new garage/one-unit structure:
Reduce the height of the structure by four feet.
Move the proposed garage/one-unit structure at least four to six feet behind (north of) the front
façade of the historic home.
Add trellis with 3 knee braces and a beam above the garage doors to soften the vertical height.
Consider flipping the second story deck to the west side of the new second-story unit.
2. Recommendations for the five units proposed at the rear of the property.
Use smooth siding, not textured hardieplank.
Add 3 to 4-inch framing between single hung windows.
Do not use white windows.
Increase size of porch posts to larger than 4 x 4 wrap 4 x 4 or use 6 x 6.
Use decorative or flat balustrade on porch railing of new units, do not use proposed 2 x 2.
PLANNING ACTION: PA- 2017-01310
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 981 Siskiyou Blvd.
OWNERS: MH Smith Inc
APPLICANT: MNM Fund LLC
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Design Review and Tree Removal Permit approval for a three-unit multi-
family residential development for the property located at 981 Siskiyou Blvd. The proposal includes retaining
the existing residence and constructing two units at the rear of the property. The Tree Removal Permit request
is to remove two trees to the west of the existing home including a maple and an ash tree.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low-Density Multi-Family Residential; ZONING: R-2;
: 39 1E 09DA; TAX LOT: 8100.
There was no ex-parte contact or conflict of interest indicated by the Commission.
Harris gave the staff report for PA-2017-01310.
Shostrom opened the public hearing to the applicants.
Amy Gunter, Rogue Planning and Development, 1424 S. Ivy Street, Medford, OR, and Melanie Smith, owner,
535 W. Nevada Street, Ashland, OR, addressed the Commission regarding the project. Ms. Gunter
commented that the square footage has been reduced and the office area has been removed. She conveyed
that single hung windows have been added as well. Ms. Smith noted that a full landscape plan was submitted
and a survey is in the process of being taken care of. They pointed out that the trash enclosure area will be
moved to the back of property.
Dominic Smith, neighbor, residing at 965 Siskiyou Boulevard addressed the Commission regarding the
project. Mr. Smith wants to ensure that the tree is protected during the construction project and would like
the applicant to install a fence to the front of the property blocking the pedestrian pathway.
Shostrom closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission for comments.
Recommendations of Historic Commission for PA-2017-01310:
The Historic Commission appreciates the significant changes to the design of the proposed new structure
including the decrease in height and mass by reducing the volume of the second story, addition of architectural
details such as a water table and belly band and change to double hung windows. The Commission
recommends approval of the application with a condition that the plans for the new structure are revised to
address the following items.
For dormers, use same symmetrical roof shape and pitch, floor levels and plate heights (Roof AMC
18.4.2.050.B.6).
To improve the sense of entry, increase porch depth, add eyebrow roof with knee braces over each
front door, and add partition wall on porch between units (Entrances AMC 18.4.2.050.B.10).
Use composition single or metal roofing. Color of roofing shall not be very bright primary or neon
type paint colors in accordance with AMC 18.4.2.030.E.
Shostrom motioned to approve PA-2017-01310 with recommendations. Swink seconded. Voice vote; All
AYES. Motion passed.
PLANNING ACTION: PA- 2017-01605
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 147 Van Ness Avenue
OWNERS: Deborah Dryden & Robert Hirschboeck
APPLICANT: Conscious Construction
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Design Review for a three-unit multi-family development for the property
located at 147 Van Ness Avenue. The proposal includes the existing residence as one unit, the conversion
of an existing guest cottage as a second unit and the construction of a new third unit with attached single
vehicle garage off of the alley. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: High Density Multi-Family
Residential; ZONING: R-3; : 39 1E 04CC; TAX LOT: 2900.
There was no ex-parte contact or conflict of interest indicated by the Commission.
Harris gave the staff report for PA-2017-01417.
Shostrom opened the public hearing to the applicants.
Jason Eaton, applicant, residing at 957 Bellview Ave, Ashland, OR and Amy Gunter, Rogue Planning and
Development, 1424 S. Ivy Street, Medford, OR, addressed the Commission regarding this project. Ms. Gunter
stated that there is a broad range of homes being built in this neighborhood and the property is occupied by
a non-historic, non-Ms. Gunter showed photos of properties near the
project and types of designs in the area. (Exhibit A, attached) The design is compatible in height and not
substantially larger than other structures in the area. Ms. Gunter went on to say that the proposed structure
Low pitch roof, angular design and
modern materials.
Shostrom closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission for comments.
The Historic Commission recommends approving the application as submitted. The more modern design
works with the mix of architecture in the vicinity, as well as being situated at the rear of the property.
Giordano motioned to approve PA-2017-01417 as presented. Von Chamier seconded. Voice vote; All AYES.
Motion passed.
NEW ITEMS:
Review board schedule.
Project assignments for planning actions
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
There were no items to discuss.
COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
There were no items to discuss.
OLD BUSINESS:
There were no items to discuss.
Review Board Schedule
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October 5 Terry, Keith, Sam
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October 12 Terry, Sam, Piper
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October 19 Terry, Taylor, Tom
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October 26 Terry, Dale, Bill
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November 2 Terry, Piper, Sam
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November 9 Terry, Keith, Bill
Project Assignments for Planning Actions
PA-2015-01695 399 Beach Skibby
PA-2016-00847 252 B Street Whitford
PA-2016-01027 276 B Street Shostrom & Leonard
PA-2016-02103 133 Alida Swink
PA-2016-02095 563 Rock St. Whitford
PA-2016-02114 556 B Von Chamier
PA-2017-00013 15, 35, 44 & 51 S. Pioneer Street ALL
PA-2017-00235 114 Granite Leonard
PA-2017-00325 746 C Street Von Chamier
PA-2017-00200 165 Water ALL
PA-2017-00707 550 E. Main Skibby
PA-2017-00838 250 Alta Ave Emery
PA- 2017-01054 220 Hargadine Shostrom & Whitford
PA-2017-00969 244 Hargadine Shostrom & Whitford
PA-2017-01279 692 B Street Leonard
PA-2017-01294 128 Central Emery & Swink
PA-2017-01417 228 B Street Whitford
PA-2017-01310 981 Siskiyou Blvd Shostrom
PA-2017-01649 84 Dewey Street Von Chamier
PA- 2017-01605 147 Van Ness Emery
ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
Next meeting is scheduled November 8, 2017 at 6:00 pm
There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 8:16 pm
Respectfully submitted by Regan Trapp
Comparable roof forms / Massing / Scale
Existing Residence – 147 Van Ness
Existing guest house at 147 Van Ness (to be converted).
N/S alley facing South
170 Central (alley view)
179 Van Ness
117 Helman
West Coast Modern House” by Greg Bellerby2015 Celebrates, west coast modern architecture from the 1940s
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– 1970s.