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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
September 2, 2020
Community Development/Engineering Services Building – Electronic Meeting
CALL TO ORDER:
Shostrom called the electronic meeting to order at 6:02pm.
Commissioners Present: Council Liaison:
Skibby Rich Rosenthal
Whitford Staff Present:
Emery Brandon Goldman; Planning Dept.
Von Chamier Regan Trapp; Secretary
Swink
Giordano
Shostrom
Commissioners Absent: Babin
Hovenkamp
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Whitford/Von Chamier m/s to approve minutes for March 4, 2020. Voice vote. ALL AYES. Motion
passed.
PUBLIC FORUM:
There was no one wishing to speak.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT:
Councilor Rosenthal gave report to the Commission. Items discussed were:
City of Ashland hired a new Finance Director, Melanie Purcell who will start in Nov 2020.
Council postponed the hiring process for City Manager until early part of 2021.
Council approved 2 union contracts for IBEW.
PLANNING ACTION REVIEW:
PLANNING ACTION: PA-T1-2020-00122
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 240-244 Van Ness Ave
OWNER/APPLICANT: Rogue Planning and Development Services/ Eric and Rebecca Laursen
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Design Review approval for the property located at 240 Van
Ness Ave. The proposal involves conversion of the existing accessory structure located at the rear
of the property, behind primary home, into a dwelling. The conversion of the existing 1950 sq.ft.
structure into a dwelling unit would bring the total number of residential units on the property up to
two units. As the structure exists currently, and only interior modifications are proposed to convert it
into a residential unit, the site improvements associated with the proposal are limited to the addition
of a rooftop deck and landscaping. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low-Density, Multi-
Family Residential; ZONING: R-3; MAP: 39 1E 05 DA; TAX LOT: 1700.
There was no conflict of interest or ex-parte contact indicated by the Commission.
Goldman gave the staff report for PA-T1-2020-00122.
Shostrom opened the public hearing.
Amy Gunter, applicant’s representative was present and emphasized that this project would not include
exterior changes.
Shostrom closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission for comments.
Whitford/Swink m/s to approve PA-T1-2020-00122 with recommendations. Voice vote: All AYES.
Motion passed.
Recommendations for PA-T1-2020-00122
Street trees from the “recommended street tree guide” shall be planted as recommended by staff.
Commission is favorable of retaining the gravel driveway as a historically compatible surface.
NEW ITEMS:
Electronic meeting protocols during COVID – This memo was given to the Commission in their
packets and there was no further discussion during the meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
The sale of the bungalow at 114 Granite was discussed. Goldman explained the history on this
project and what will be coming up in the near future with the pre-application for a minor land partition.
The Commission asked about Historic Preservation awards and Review Board. They would like to
be more involved in the review process as soon as possible.
REVIEW BOARD:
Postponed until further notice.
PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS FOR PLANNING ACTIONS:
Will update when more information is given.
ADJOURNMENT:
Next meeting is scheduled October 7, 2020 at 6:00pm via Zoom.
There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 6:45pm
Respectfully submitted by Regan Trapp