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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