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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01-08 Historic MIN ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Meeting Minutes January 8, 2020 Community Development/Engineering Services Building – 51 Winburn Way – Siskiyou Room CALL TO ORDER: Shostrom called the meeting to order at 6:00pm in the Siskiyou Room at the Community Development and Engineering Offices located at 51 Winburn Way, Ashland OR 97520. Commissioners Present: Council Liaison: Skibby Rich Rosenthal - ABSENT Whitford Staff Present: Von Chamier Maria Harris; Planning Dept. Hovenkamp Regan Trapp; Secretary Swink Emery Babin Giordano Shostrom Commissioners Absent: ALL PRESENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Whitford motioned to approve minutes for November 6, 2019. Emery seconded. Voice vote. ALL AYES. Motion passed. Giordano abstained. PUBLIC FORUM: Huelz Gutcheon, 2253 Hwy 99, addressed the Commission about placing information regarding conservation on the table outside the Siskiyou Room (ie; solar panels and electric vehicles). COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT: Council Liaison Rosenthal was absent so no report was given. Trapp sent Commission “City Council Outcomes” via email. DISCUSSION ITEMS:.  Update on draft ordinance amendments on downtown plaza requirements o Presentation given by Brandon Goldman (shown as exhibit A) Shostrom opened the public hearing for comments. Jim Falkenstein, 540 Lakota Way, addressed the Commission regarding the draft ordinance. Mr. Falkenstein agrees with the concept but has concerns that it inhibits development. He went on to say that the Commission needs to address design standards for the draft ordinance before the meeting in February. He would like to see more coordination and discussions with the different Commissions. Shostrom closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission for comments. Giordano motioned to approve the update on draft ordinance amendments. Swink seconded. Voice vote. ALL AYES. Motion passed. PLANNING ACTION REVIEW: PLANNING ACTION: PA-T1-2019-00087 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 123 Church Street OWNER/APPLICANT: Judith Barnes/John Green DESCRIPTION: This is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to authorize the expansion of a structure that is non-conforming with regard to side yard setbacks as provided in AMC 18.1.4.030.B. The applicant proposes an approximate 525 square foot addition to the rear of the house. The existing house sits approximately 33” from the southern property line where there is a standard of six-feet. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Single-Family Residential; ZONING: R-1-7.5; ASSESSOR’S MAP #: 391E08AA; TAX LOT: 3700 Shostrom recused himself from the hearing due to ex-parte contact. Harris gave the staff report for PA-T1-2019-00087. Skibby opened the public hearing for PA-T1-2019-00087. The applicant for PA-T1-2019-00087 was not present. Skibby closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission for their comments. After a short discussion regarding eaves, fire code issues, setback from property lines, and the reason for the variance being ADA accessibility, the Commission rendered their decision. Emery motioned to approve PA-T1-2019-00087 with recommendations (see below). Hovenkamp seconded. Voice vote. ALL AYES. Motion passed RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 123 Church: The Historic Commission recommends approving the application, specifically including the two hand drawn elevations received 12/20/2019, as proposed with the following recommendations. The Historic Commission does not recommend approval of elevations A2 and A3 dated 12/18/2019 and received 12/20/2019 because of inconsistencies with the depiction of the existing structure and with the applicable standards for Historic District Development. Historic District Design Standards (AMC 18.4.2.050.B) 7. Rhythm of Openings. RECOMMENDED AVOID Pattern or rhythm of wall to door/window A pattern or rhythm of window/door openings on the primary façade or other openings that is inconsistent with visually prominent elevation is maintained. adjacent historic buildings. Maintain compatible width-to-height ratio of bays in the façade. It is unclear from the application whether the second-story windows on the north elevation will be altered, removed or replaced. The Historic Commission recommends size, style, casing, proportion and spacing of any changes to the second story windows match the existing structure, as well as the pattern of window/door openings on the proposed addition match the existing structure. Rehabilitation Standards for Existing Buildings and Additions (AMC 18.4.2.050.C.2) b. Original architectural features shall be restored as much as possible, when those features can be documented. The fascia and frieze and trim and corner boards should match the type and size on the existing building. c. Replacement finishes on exterior walls of historic buildings shall match the original finish. Exterior finishes on new additions to historic buildings shall be compatible with but not replicate, the finish of the historic building. The Historic Commission recommends the addition match the siding on the existing building. g. Replacement windows in historic buildings shall match the original windows. Windows in new additions shall be compatible in proportion, shape and size, but not replicate original windows in the historic building. The Historic Commission recommends the window style (i.e., single-hung, double-hung) and size match the windows on the existing building. Vinyl windows may be used but the Historic Commission recommends using a color other than bright white. The Historic Commission recommends the window and door casings should match the type and size on the existing building. Other The Historic Commission recommends checking with a design professional or City of Ashland Building Division regarding fire safety requirements since the addition is proposed at 36” from the property line (e.g., treatment for eaves closer than 36” from property line, wall treatment, window/door requirements). NEW ITEMS:  Review board schedule.  Project assignments for planning actions. thrd  Historic Preservation Week, May 17 – 23 2020  Awards Ceremony – Pioneer Hall, May 19, 2020 – Ceremony to start at 12:30pm. COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:  Shostrom gave an update on the map project.  Babin brought up growing concerns about the City Hall project. OLD BUSINESS: Harris discussed the appeal filed for 145 N. Main and the process involved. Review Board Schedule January 9th Terry, Ellen, Tom January 16th Terry, Ellen, Piper January 23rd Terry, Sam, Bill January 30th Terry, Beverly, Dale February 6th Terry, Keith (will fill as needed) Project Assignments for Planning Actions PA-2017-00235 114 Granite/ 9 Nutley – Work has started Shostrom PA-2017-00200 165 Water – Extension to PA submitted ALL PA-2017-01294 128 Central– Work has started Emery & Swink PA-2017-02351/ 00026 549 E. Main – Work has started Swink & Emery PA-T1-2018-00033 160 Helman – No building permit Shostrom PA-T1-2018-00038 111 Bush – No building permit Whitford PA-T1-2019-00050 346 Scenic Drive – Plans in review Emery PA-T1-2019-00052 533 Rock – Permit issued Babin PA-T2-2019-00009 158, 160, 166 and 166 ½ North Laurel Street Shostrom PA-T1-2019-00064 176 Harrison Swink PA-T1-2019-00067 59 Sixth Street Skibby PA-T1-2019-00051 154 Oak Street Whitford PA-T1-2019-00080 145 N. Main Whitford PA-T1-2019-00087 123 Church Street Hovenkamp ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Next meeting is scheduled February 5, 2020 at 6:00pm There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 8:26 pm Respectfully submitted by Regan Trapp