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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-03 Historic PACKET HISTORIC COMMISSIONELECTRONICMEETING AGENDA February 3, 2021 6PM I.6:00PM -REGULAR MEETING –CALL TO ORDER II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES Historic Commission electronic meeting of January 6, 2021. III.PUBLIC FORUM IV.COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT V.PLANNING ACTION REVIEW None VI.NEW ITEMS Historic Preservation Awards –May 2021 o 2019 awards list VII.DISCUSSION ITEMS None VIII.OLD BUSINESS IX.ADJOURNMENT ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION ELECTRONIC MEETING DRAFT Meeting Minutes January 6, 2021 Community Development/Engineering Services Building –Electronic Meeting CALL TO ORDER: Shostromcalled the electronic meeting to order at6:04pm. CommissionersPresent:Council Liaison: SkibbyNo one assigned WhitfordStaff Present: ShostromMaria Harris; Planning Dept. Von ChamierRegan Trapp; Secretary Hovenkamp Swink Emery Commissioners Absent:Giordano APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Whitford/Swink m/sto approve minutesfor September 2, 2020.Voice vote. ALL AYES. Motion passed. PUBLIC FORUM: There was no one wishing to speak. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT: No councilor has been assignedyet. PLANNING ACTION REVIEW: PLANNING ACTION:PA-T1-2020-000136 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 201 S. Mountain Ave (Ashland High School) APPLICANT/OWNER: Christopher Brown, Arkitek/ Ashland School District 5 DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Design Review to allow the construction of a new 2,539 square foot single-story classroom addition to the Ashland High School Science Building, and a 1,249 square foot addition to the Humanities Building which includes an elevator and restrooms. The project also includes seismic retrofitting of existing structures, installation of emergency power generators, and safety enhancements including the enclosure of exterior hallways with a polycarbonate cladding. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION:Single Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; MAP: 39 1E 09DA; TAX LOTS: 100 There was no conflict of interest or ex-parte contact indicated by the Commission. Harrisgave the staff report for PA-T1-2020-00136. Shostrom opened the public hearing. Chris Brown, Jane Alexander, and Jerome White, applicant’s representatives, gave an overview of the project at Ashland High School. They spoke about the renovation to the Science buildingincluding color schemes, massing, safety and security. They would like to create safe entry and exit points to the building. The goal is to not create dark and dead end spaces and use vegetation such as ivy, to soften the edges of the space. Shostrom closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission for comments. The Historic Commission reviewed the Science Building addition because it is the portion of the project located in the Historic District Overlay and unanimously recommended approvingthe application as presented.The Commission commented that the project enhances the existing Science Building without mimicking the historic structure and that the addition will be a positive and refreshing feature given the visibility from the intersection of Siskiyou Blvd. and Morse Ave. Shostrom/Whitford m/sto approve PA-T1-2020-00136as submitted.Voice vote: All AYES. Motion passed. NEW ITEMS: Historic Preservation Awards –May 2021 o Harris discussed the fact that we simply don’t know where we are going to be at with meetingin personin May 2021.She brought upthe idea of having a zoom meeting for the upcoming awards ceremony in May. Shostrom/Hovenkamp m/s to present the awards at an electronic zoom meeting to make up for the 2020 awards (to be presented this May 2021).Staff will researchhow much time they will spend in preparation for the awards. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Swinkdiscussed showing respect for indigenous people and including them in our awareness of the history of Ashland.He would likepeopleto be open toa deeper understanding of history and start a discussion regarding this and what the possibilitiesare.He went on to say that we have a lot to be grateful for and we should be aware of how we all fit together. This will be researched and discussedfurther by Swinkand Emery. th Whitford asked about the house at 8& B Street and wanted an update on the construction. Harris will give specifics to the commission at the next meeting. The cottage at 114 Granite was discussed. Harris updated that there has been no new information submitted since an incomplete demolition/relocation review application a while ago. REVIEW BOARD: Postponed until further notice. PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS FOR PLANNING ACTIONS: Will update when more information is given. ADJOURNMENT: Next meeting is scheduled February 3, 2021at 6:00pmvia Zoom. There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjournedat7:35pm Respectfully submitted by Regan Trapp Owner Last Name KenCairnRinaldi Fullerton-Wright 9/3/2019 3/6/2020 6/13/2019 Final date Approval IssuedIssued Issued Permit description Large additionRear 1st floor addtion & remodel Demo & rebuild of SFRWalk of the earth-Len EisenbergHistoric Preservation award Historic Preservation Week May 17th - 23rd, 2020 - This Place Matters Assign Hovenkamp/ShostromEmery WhitfordGiordanoSwink Permit Address 147 Central692 B ST 533 Fairview (aka 100 Union)Briscoe SchoolMark Knox Permit numberIndividual Award BD-R-2018-00144BD-R-2019-00204 BD-R-2018-00046 Civic Award Historically Compatible Residential Addition Location:147 Central Street Owner:Kerry KenCairn Contractor/Builder:Michael Hodgin, Coleman Creek This house was originally built around 1890 by Samuel Phillips. Sometime after that it was purchased and used as rental property. Shortly after the turn of the century, Daniel Glenn bought the property as a rental, which he added to other rental properties he owned in the immediate area. He eventually sold the house to Carroll and Florence Pratt around 1920, who owned it until 1949. However, they too rented the house starting sometime in the early 1940’s. In 1985, the house was purchased by Kerry KenCairn, a committed preservationist, who is a past member of the Ashland Historic Commission. Kerry decided to demolish the dilapidated garage in favor of building a story and a half addition that would match the gabled original house. Kerry produced the initial drawings of the addition, after which she enlisted the help of architect, Bruce Richie, to actualize herfinal vision. The addition is 860 square feet which has a separate entry and small porch that mirrors the entry of the original house. The first floor includes a mud room entry, half-bath, and living space that opens to the backyard. A stairway leads to an upper level that includes additional living space and another half-bath. With slight changes, the new addition could be used as an apartment. Michael Hodge, of Coleman Creek Construction, was contracted to carry out the demolition of the old garage andbuild a new historically compatible addition. He was assisted on the project by Brian Dunnegan, a structural engineer. The project presented some unique challenges. First, the garage had a wall that was directly adjacent to the neighbor’s property line, which was braced against the neighbor’s house to enable the pouring of a new concrete slab foundation. Also, during the demolition, it was discovered that the garage was built with 1’ x 4’ stacked boards, which Michael described as something like Lincoln Logs. There was considerable effort to build an addition that matched the richly detailed facade of the original house. The new windows also conformed to the previously replaced, historically compatible window sashes of the existing house. This addition merits recognition for the commitment to build a structure that preserves the exterior style and character of this late 19th century house. As a result of the resourceful collaboration between the owner and the builder, this project represents a significant contribution to the architectural integrity of the Skidmore Academy Historic District. Written by, Beverly Hovenkamp & Dale Shostrom of the Ashland Historic Commission Historically Compatible Residential Addition Location:692 B Street –Farra-McFarland House 1888 (Primary/Contributing) Owner:John & Bonnie Rinaldi Contractor/Builder: The Downey Company Architect:Carlos Delgado Architecture This large two-story wood-frame vernacular dwelling was built in 1888. "E. L. Farra of Willow Springs will have a two story cottage built in the railroad addition. Mr. Tabor of Evans Creek, will do the work." (Tidings, 14-Sep-1888, 3:4) Farra sold the house to Albert E. McFarland, a carpenter, and his wife Abbie in early 1897. After her husband's death in 1910, Abbie McFarland retained ownership of the property until 1928. In 1948 the house was occupied by CharlesE.Roberson. The Farra-McFarland House was substantially renovated in the early 1990s with a major addition to the rear, construction of a non-historic second-floor projecting bay and the application of various exterior detailing. While not entirely consistent with the history of the dwelling, the house does retain sufficient integrity to relate its historic period of development. The owners, John & Bonnie Rinaldi have approached the project with a sensitivity toward the aesthetics of the original historic house while building an addition along theSixth Street frontage. They have left the historic original building intact by adding on to the rear. The addition is pleasing to look and matches the siding and trim details of the main house. They listened to input from the Historic Commission to offset the building slightly from the original structure and have varied the roofline to moderate the length of the addition. The project benefits from good design by Tom Sager and Carlos Delgado, and benefits from excellent craftsmanship by Sean Downey. They have recently removed an out of place second story bay window on the historic façade, restoring the front of the building to its original appearance.The restoration of the front of the house and the care and thought put into the addition make this project award worthy Written by, Bill Emery of the Ashland Historic Commision Historically Compatible SingleFamily Home Location:533 Fairview Owners:Fred andNorma Wright Architect:Mark Holsman Contractor:Michael Hodgin,Coleman Creek Construction In 1983,Fred andNorma Wright bought a home on the corner of Fairview and Union Streets as a rental property investment. Originally built in 1909, by the Provost family who lived there until their business became successful and they built their permanent home across the street,the home had suffered from more than one poorly done remodeling. During the second world war,the home was divided into small rental units and hadn’t been well built originally. Two years ago, the Wrights got estimates to replace the roof from more than one roofing contractor and the contractorsall said they didn’t think the building was worth putting the money into and advised replacing the structure. After consulting with the city and Historic Commission,they decided to tear the old house down and build a replacement. Sometimes opportunities come knocking! The Wright’s grandson, Mark Holsman, a young architect living in Ashland at the time,was excited to be able to design a home to be built in Ashland’s Siskiyou-Hargadine Historic District. One thing the Wrights were dedicated to was that the new home needed to blend in with the neighboring homes in the Historic District. Working with the Wright’s friend, Michael Hodgin of Coleman Creek Construction, Mark Holsman designed a home that is very traditional and blends in perfectly withthe neighborhood,butis very contemporary and twenty-first century on the inside. Inside and outside,the new home is beautifully executed and tastefully done. Something tells me that the Provosts would applaud the beautiful new home! Congratulations for a job beautifully done! Written by, Sam Whitford of the Ashland Historic Commission Civic Award Awarded to Len Eisenberg Briscoe Geologic Park Location:Corner of Laurel and High Streets, adjacent to the old Briscoe Elementary School Owner:City of Ashland Parks & Recreation Department Creator:Len Eisenberg with assistance from Kari Gies and the City’s Park & Recreation Department Construction:Len Eisenberg, City Parks & Recreation Department and many generous community volunteers who donated materials and provided labor The City of Ashland’s Historic Commission wishes to honor the “Briscoe Geology Park” with the Civic Awardfor its design, construction and creation for a unique and educational city park located in the “Skidmore Historic District “. The Park’s conception was first initiated in 2006 and completed in 2007. Briscoe Geology Park is a community learning resource and attraction where visitors and students walk through time to discover how our planet and all life have changed during the 4.6 billion years of earth’s history, and how Oregon fitsinto the big picture.Dinosaurs and trilobites, cycads, mass extinctions, plate tectonics, evolution and local geology can all be discovered in three time walks, adjacent to Laurel Street. These time walks are beautifully displayed with custom tile work,decorative concrete finishes,interpretive signage, stonework and landscaping. The Park is always open and is part of the streetscape of this neighborhood. Earth history programs at the Park are available through the North Mountain Park Nature Center.At the Nature Center, classroom presentations that introduce geologic time and earth history is followed by field trips to the Geologic Park where students use evidence to answer questions about local geology, trilobites, dinosaurs, mass extinctions, plate tectonics, and many other aspects of earth history, on an age appropriate activity sheet. As well as the educational value, this project is visually outstanding.The quality, craftsmanship, and the attention to detail of the design elements, such as the stonework, handmade ceramic tiles, concrete finishes, interpretive signage, selected plantings and overall layout create apositive appearance for this Historic District and an asset to the city’s park system. Written by, Tom Giordano of Ashland Historic Commission Individual Award Awarded to Mark Knox For the past several years, Mark Knox has been a planner for KDA Homes, as one of its founding partners. However, Mark is perhaps most widely known in our community for his important contributions while working for the City of Ashland as a Land Use Planner for thirteen years. During that time, Mark was instrumental in writing and promoting land use ordinances that encourage livability, sustainability, and the preservation of our historic architectural resources. Early in his career, while working as a Land Use Planner in Ashland, Mark began to build his strong reputation in the community while acting as staff liaison to the City of Ashland Historic Commission. This work further heightened his awareness of preservingthe historic nature of this community, and the quality of life it enhances. While supporting and strengthening existing ordinances, and writing new ordinances that help preserve our historic urban inventory, Mark has demonstrated his long-term passion forthis important work -earning the praise and sometimes the ire of citizens and administrators -but ever to the benefit of the Ashland community. From the perspective of Ashland’s Historic Commission, Mark Knox has earned both gratitude and praise for his efforts of over twenty-five years. Mark has worked logistical support in moving historic homes to new locations on Oak St. (homes that would have otherwise been lost); he has advocated to save Carpenter Hall from destruction; he’s helped with the extensive project to save and renovate the Lithia Springs Hotel; and more recently, he has convinced his business partners at KDA Homes of the importance of preserving the old Phillips Home at 1068 E. Main St., resulting in the moving of this gem of architecturejust forty-feet forward across its lot, rather than tearing it down. These are just a few of the contributions that Mark has made over the years, all of them offering a significant and positive impact on our community, so that these historical buildingswill be enjoyed and appreciated for decades into the future. Mark’s efforts have always been in the interest of our community, educating our citizens about the importance of saving our architectural heritage, for a better life and richer sense of our history here in Ashland, Oregon. Mark has established a well-earned reputation in our community of being a champion, defender, and promoter of the importance of the preservation of our limited inventory of historic architectural resources. He richly deserves our praise, our thanks, and the Commission’s recognition, by presenting Mark with this Award for his service promoting and advancing Historic Preservation in the City of Ashland. Written by, Keith Swink of Ashland Historic Commission Mail - Not assigned piper@terrainarch.comrevbev549@gmail.com EAddressshobro@jeffnet.orgkswink@mind.netskwhippet@ashlandhome.netterryskibby@gmail.comtomgiordanoarch@gmail.combill@ashlandhome.netMaria.harris@ashland.or.usregan.trapp@ashland.or.us Phone 20452233 -- Work 552552 Phone Home Membership List MailingAddress City of AshlandPlanning Dept.City of AshlandPlanning Dept. 20212022202120222023202320222021 -------- 3030303030303030 -------- TermExpiration44444444 ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION ouncil Liaison Commissioner’s NameDale ShostromChairmanKeith SwinkSam WhitfordTerry SkibbyTom GiordanoBill EmeryPiper VonChamier Beverly Hovenkamp CPlanning Staff Maria Harris Regan Trapp Admin. Staff