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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-02 Historic PACKET HISTORIC COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA May 2, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. I. REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. SISKIYOU ROOM in the Community Development/Engineering Services Building, located at 51 Winburn Way II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Historic Commission regular meeting of April 4, 2018 III. PUBLIC FORUM: Business from the audience not included on the agenda. (Total time allowed for Public Forum is 15 minutes. Speakers are limited to 5 minutes or less, depending on the number of individuals wishing to speak.) IV. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT: Rich Rosenthal V. PLANNING ACTION REVIEW: PLANNING ACTION: PA-2018-00531 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 426 B Street APPLICANT/OWNER: Rogue Planning & Development Services DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Design Review for 420 square-foot Accessory Residential Unit with an attached single vehicle garage to be built where the carriage house stands at the rear of the property. Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the use of the Accessory COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density, Multi-Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; : 39 1E 09BA; TAX LOT: 16700 VI. NEW ITEMS: Review board schedule. Project assignments for planning actions. Historic Preservation Week ALL BLURBS DUE VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS: VIII. COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: IX. OLD BUSINESS: X. ADJOURNMENT: ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION DRAFT Meeting Minutes April 4, 2018 Community Development/Engineering Services Building 51 Winburn Way Siskiyou Room CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner Shostrom called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm in the Siskiyou Room at the Community Development and Engineering Offices located at 51 Winburn Way, Ashland OR 97520. Commissioners Present: Council Liaison: Whitford Rich Rosenthal Emery Staff Present: Skibby Fotini Kaufman; Planning Dept. Shostrom Regan Trapp; Secretary Giordano Swink Commissioners Absent: Von Chamier Leonard APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Whitford motioned to approve minutes for March 7, 2018. Emery seconded. Swink abstained. Voice vote. ALL AYES. Motion passed. PUBLIC FORUM: There was no one in the audience wishing to speak. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT: Items discussed were: Briscoe neighborhood thanked the City Council and Parks Department from the sale of Briscoe School and the preservation of the park. Adam Hanks appointed interim City Administrator. City Council will replace his position in June of 2018. order a brand specific Badger Water Meters to General Pacific. Council approved award of bid and contract to Henderson, LLC in the amount of $211,020 for the Lithia Springs Wetland Remediation & Mitigation Project. o Historic Commission is concerned about moving of soil and disturbing of artifacts. PLANNING ACTION REVIEW: PLANNING ACTION: PA-2018-00531 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 426 B Street APPLICANT/OWNER: Rogue Planning & Development Services/Mira & Justin Adams DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Design Review for 420 square-foot Accessory Residential Unit with an attached single vehicle garage to be built where the carriage house stands at the rear of the property. Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the use of the Accessory Residential Unit as a COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density, Multi-Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; : 39 1E 09BA; TAX LOT: 16700 There was no ex-parte communication or conflict of interest indicated by the Commission. Kaufman gave the staff report for PA-2018-00531. There was no applicant present. Shostrom opened to the Commission for comments. Commission asked Kaufman to communicate their unanimous agreement that applicant retain all/or much of the historic outbuilding because of its rich historic heritage, and explore creative options to utilize the historic outbuilding as part of the design, i.e. utilize the outbuilding as ARU and build attached garage, retain gable ornament, use board and batten siding consistent with original carriage house. Shostrom motioned to deny PA-2018-00531 with recommendations. Giordano seconded. Voice vote. ALL AYES. Motion passed. Recommendations: Gable roof should be steeper to reflect roof pitch of the home, and transition to shed roof is not historically compatible (AMC 18.4.2.050.B.6). The eaves should be soffited or closed to match the residence (AMC 18.4.2.050.C.2). Window shapes, proportions, and trim are inconsistent with residence, windows more vertical in nature rather than horizontal are recommended (AMC 18.4.2.050.B.7). . NEW ITEMS: Review board schedule. Project assignments for planning actions. Presentation at City Council meeting in April 17th - Swink will do the presentation and Kaufman will prepare the speech. Historic Preservation Week Winner selections & Description blurb assignments. o Historically Compatible Residential Addition o Awarded to 872 Iowa - Swink to write blurb o Historically Compatible Commercial Project o Awarded to 44 N. Second Whitford to write blurb o Historically Compatible Commercial Building o Awarded to 550 E. Main Von Chamier to write blurb o Historically Compatible Single Family Residence o Awarded to 209 Oak Shostrom to write blurb o Historically Compatible Single Family Residence o Awarded to 221 Oak Emery to write blurb o Historically Compatible Infill Development o Awarded to B Street project (Locklin & Agakhanov) Giordano to write blurb COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: Pioneer Hall updates Commission agreed that applicant could remove the brick portion of the chimney at Pioneer Hall. Shostrom expressed concern that Enders Shelter needs updating. There is moss building up on the roof of the building. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Emery gave a report on the Ashland Canal meeting that he attended. He gave an overview of the planned project and said how it may affect the Historic District. He stated that there are a lot of concerns regarding wildlife habitat and trees. Emery went on the say that the committee is in the research phase at this point and no decisions have been made. The next meeting will be in July for the public to attend and give feedback. OLD BUSINESS: th June 12-15 sit on this committee. Heritage Conference - Bend Oregon next week. Have a spot for one person to attend since we received grant money to cover this trip. Review Board Schedule th April 5 Terry, Piper, Keith th April 12 Terry, Taylor, Piper th April 19 Terry, Tom, Sam th April 26 Terry, Bill, Dale May 3rd Terry, Keith, Sam Project Assignments for Planning Actions PA-2016-00847 252 B Street Work has started Whitford PA-2016-02095 563 Rock St Plans in review Whitford PA-2016-02114 556 B Work has started Von Chamier PA-2017-00235 114 Granite Permit issued Leonard PA-2017-00200 165 Water No building permit ALL PA-2017-00969 244 Hargadine Work almost complete Shostrom & Whitford PA-2017-01279 692 B Street - Permit issued Leonard PA-2017-01294 128 Central No building permit Emery & Swink PA-2017-01417 228 B Street No building permit Whitford PA-2017-01310 971(aka: 981) Siskiyou Blvd - Permit issued Shostrom PA-2017-01649 88 Dewey Street - Work has started Von Chamier PA- 2017-01605 147 Van Ness Work has started Emery PA- 2017-02005 100 Union - Plans in review Emery PA- 2017-01256 267 Meade Permit issued Shostrom PA-2017-02351 549 E. Main No building permit Swink PA-2018-00156 208 Harrison No building permit Von Chamier Preliminary Pioneer Hall Skibby ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Next meeting is scheduled May 2, 2018 at 6:00 pm There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 8:55pm Respectfully submitted by Regan Trapp Planning Department, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520 541-488-5305 Fax: 541-552-2050 www.ashland.or.us TTY: 1-800-735-2900 NOTICE OF APPLICATION PLANNING ACTION: PA- 2018-00531 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 426 B Street OWNER/APPLICANT: Mira & Justin Adams/Rogue Planning & Development Services DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Design Review for 420 square-foot Accessory Residential Unit with an attached single vehicle garage to be built where the carriage house stands at the rear of the property. Applicant is requesting a Conditional COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density, Multi-Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; : 39 1E 09BA; TAX LOT: 16700 NOTE: The Ashland Historic Commission will also review this Planning Action on Wednesday April 4, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the Community Development and Engineering Services building (Siskiyou Room), located at 51 Winburn Way. NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: March 27, 2018 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: April 10, 2018 The Ashland Planning Division Staff has received a complete application for the property noted above. Any affected property owner or resident has a right to submit written comments to the City of Ashland Planning Division, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520 prior to 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date shown above. Ashland Planning Division Staff determine if a Land Use application is complete within 30 days of submittal. Upon determination of completeness, a notice is sent to surrounding properties within 200 feet of the property submitting application which allows for a 14 day comment period. After the comment period and not more than 45 days from the application being deemed complete, the Planning Division Staff shall make a final decision on the application. A notice of decision is mailed to the same properties within 5 days of decision. An appeal to the Planning Commission of the Planning Division St be made in writing to the Ashland Planning Division within 12 days from the date of the mailing of final decision. (AMC 18.5.1.050.G) The ordinance criteria applicable to this application are attached to this notice. Oregon law states that failure to raise an objection concerning this application, by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes your right of appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) on that issue. Failure to specify which ordinance criterion the objection is based on also precludes your right of appeal to LUBA on that criterion. Failure of the applicant to raise constitutional or other issues relating to proposed conditions of approval with sufficient specificity to allow this Department to respond to the issue precludes an action for damages in circuit court. A copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant and applicable criteria are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reasonable cost, if requested. All materials are available at the Ashland Planning Division, Community Development & Engineering Services Building, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520. If you have questions or comments concerning this request, please feel free to contact the Ashland Planning Division at 541-488-5305. G:\\comm-dev\\planning\\Planning Actions\\Noticing Folder\\Mailed Notices & Signs\\2018\\PA-2018-00531.docx SITE DESIGN AND USE STANDARDS 18.5.2.050 The following criteria shall be used to approve or deny an application: A. Underlying Zone: The proposal complies with all of the applicable provisions of the underlying zone (part 18.2), including but not limited to: building and yard setbacks, lot area and dimensions, density and floor area, lot coverage, building height, building orientation, architecture, and other applicable standards. B. Overlay Zones: The proposal complies with applicable overlay zone requirements (part 18.3). C. Site Development and Design Standards: The proposal complies with the applicable Site Development and Design Standards of part 18.4, except as provided by subsection E, below. D. City Facilities: The proposal complies with the applicable standards in section 18.4.6 Public Facilities and that adequate capacity of City facilities for water, sewer, electricity, urban storm drainage, paved access to and throughout the property and adequate transportation can and will be provided to the subject property. E. Exception to the Site Development and Design Standards. The approval authority may approve exceptions to the Site Development and Design Standards of part 18.4 if the circumstances in either subsection 1 or 2, below, are found to exist. 1. There is a demonstrable difficulty meeting the specific requirements of the Site Development and Design Standards due to a unique or unusual aspect of an existing structure or the proposed use of a site; and approval of the exception will not substantially negatively impact adjacent properties; and approval of the exception is consistent with the stated purpose of the Site Development and Design; and the exception requested is the minimum which would alleviate the difficulty.; or 2. There is no demonstrable difficulty in meeting the specific requirements, but granting the exception will result in a design that equally or better achieves the stated purpose of the Site Development and Design Standards. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 18.5.4.050.A A Conditional Use Permit shall be granted if the approval authority finds that the application meets all of the following criteria, or can be made to conform through the imposition of conditions. 1. That the use would be in conformance with all standards within the zoning district in which the use is proposed to be located, and in conformance with relevant Comprehensive plan policies that are not implemented by any City, State, or Federal law or program. 2. That adequate capacity of City facilities for water, sewer, electricity, urban storm drainage, paved access to and throughout the development, and adequate transportation can and will be provided to the subject property. 3. That the conditional use will have no greater adverse material effect on the livability of the impact area when compared to the development of the subject lot with the target use of the zone, pursuant with subsection 18.5.4.050.A.5, below. When evaluating the effect of the proposed use on the impact area, the following factors of livability of the impact area shall be considered in relation to the target use of the zone. a. Similarity in scale, bulk, and coverage. b. Generation of traffic and effects on surrounding streets. Increases in pedestrian, bicycle, and mass transit use are considered beneficial regardless of capacity of facilities. c. Architectural compatibility with the impact area. d. Air quality, including the generation of dust, odors, or other environmental pollutants. e. Generation of noise, light, and glare. f.The development of adjacent properties as envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan. g. Other factors found to be relevant by the approval authority for review of the proposed use. 4. A conditional use permit shall not allow a use that is prohibited or one that is not permitted pursuant to this ordinance. 5. For the purposes of reviewing conditional use permit applications for conformity with the approval criteria of this subsection, the target uses of each zone are as follows. a. WR and RR. Residential use complying with all ordinance requirements, developed at the density permitted by chapter 18.2.5 Standards for Residential Zones. b. R-1. Residential use complying with all ordinance requirements, developed at the density permitted by chapter 18.2.5 Standards for Residential Zones. c. R-2 and R-3. Residential use complying with all ordinance requirements, developed at the density permitted by chapter 18.2.5 Standards for Residential Zones. d. C-1. The general retail commercial uses listed in chapter 18.2.2 Base Zones and Allowed Uses, developed at an intensity of 0.35 floor to area ratio, complying with all ordinance requirements; and within the Detailed Site Review overlay, at an intensity of 0.50 floor to area ratio, complying with all ordinance requirements. e. C-1-D. The general retail commercial uses listed in chapter 18.2.2 Base Zones and Allowed Uses, developed at an intensity of 1.00 gross floor to area ratio, complying with all ordinance requirements. f.E-1. The general office uses listed in chapter 18.2.2 Base Zones and Allowed Uses, developed at an intensity of 0.35 floor to area ratio, complying with all ordinance requirements; and within the Detailed Site Review overlay, at an intensity of 0.50 floor to area ratio, complying with all ordinance requirements. g. M-1. The general light industrial uses listed in chapter 18.2.2 Base Zones and Allowed Uses, complying with all ordinance requirements. h. CM-C1. The general light industrial uses listed in chapter 18.3.2 Croman Mill District, developed at an intensity of 0.50 gross floor to area ratio, complying with all ordinance requirements. i.CM-OE and CM-MU. The general office uses listed in chapter 18.3.2 Croman Mill District, developed at an intensity of 0.60 gross floor to area, complying with all ordinance requirements. k. CM-NC. The retail commercial uses listed in chapter 18.3.2 Croman Mill District, developed at an intensity of 0.60 gross floor to area ratio, complying with all ordinance requirements. l.HC, NM, and SOU. The permitted uses listed in chapters 18.3.3 Health Care Services, 18.3.5 North Mountain Neighborhood, and 18.3.6 Southern Oregon University District, respectively, complying with all ordinance requirements. G:\\comm-dev\\planning\\Planning Actions\\Noticing Folder\\Mailed Notices & Signs\\2018\\PA-2018-00531.docx April 12, 2018 Amended Findings Site Review approval for an Accessory Residential Unit Conditional Use Permit approval to allow for use of ARU as Traveler’s Accommodation Subject Property Property Address: 426 B Street Map & Tax Lots:39 1E 09BATax Lots: 6700 Zoning: R-2 (Low Density Multiple Family) Adjacent Zones: R-2 Lot Area: 6,693square feet Property Owners: Justin and Mira Adams 426 B Street Ashland, OR 97520 Planning Consultant: Rogue Planning & Development Services Amy Gunter 33 N Central Avenue, Suite 213 Medford, OR 97501 541-951-4020 Building Designer / Contractor: Conscious Construction PO BOX 3205 Ashland, OR 97520 Project Proposal: A request for a Site Design Review approval of a 496-square foot, accessory residential unit with an attached single vehicle garage behind the historic residence at 426 B Street. The request includes a Conditional Use Permit request to allow for the use of the accessory residential unit as a Traveler’s Accommodation unit. Page 1 of 8 The amended findings herein address the concerns raised by the Historic Commission at their April 6, 2018 Regular Meeting where denial of the project was recommended. Detailed Request: The request is to remove the existing 280 square foot, non-conforming, carriage house/outhouse building and replace it with a 496-square foot accessory residential unit with an attached single vehicle garage. The proposed ARU has a 386-square foot first floor,and a 110-square foot loft (36-sqaure feet of loft has seven feet of headroom (420 SF of “habitable” space). The attached garage is proposed at 288-square feet. Retention of the carriage house was not considered for a number of reasons. The existing structure has less than a 12-inch setback from both the side (east) and rear (south) property lines. The structure does not comply with minimum building codes or zoning codes for setbacks. Unconventional, grosslyinadequate framing members with vertical siding for the structure. Unreinforced foundation that does not meet structural requirements, frostline depth, or vapor barrier requirements. Inadequate shear and seismic requirements. No subsiding or sheeting on either the roof or walls. No opportunities for code insulation in current condition. Nothing about the carriage house building makes it structurally feasible to convert to a code compliant building (either conditioned space or not). Material will be salvaged and used for projects on site. In order to make the necessary modifications to the structure to increase its floor area to accommodate a residential use, the north and west walls would be removed. Theremoval of more than 40 percent of the façade is considered a demolition. Thus, based on this information the structure was proposed for complete removal. The applicants believe that it can be found that the structure with the minor modifications suggested by the Historic Commission, complies with the Historic District Design Standards found in AMC 18.2.050. Page 2 of 8 The property is within the Ashland Railroad Historic District. The proposed accessory residential unit and single vehicle garage complies with the standards for new construction in the historic district. 18.4.2.050Historic District Development B. Historic District Design Standards. The property is occupied by an individually listed, historic contributing, residence, The Pinkston- Bartges House from 1880. No changes to the historic residence are proposed as part of this proposal. The existing carriage house structure is proposed to be dismantled. The new structure was proposed to use similar materials and finishes as the existing carriage house structure primarily with board and batten siding, which was the distinguishing feature of the structure. The historic Pinkston-Bartges House is a classic, two-story, I house with intersecting gables. There is horizontal siding, corner boards, trim, and ornate, Queen Anne details in the gable ends. The proposed structure is a modern interpretation of the details found on the prominent, historically significant residence, in a smaller scale that will provide for a modern structure that is functional as a residence and provides adequately sized, secure, vehicle parking. Height: The proposed unit utilizes the reduced setbacks allowed for accessory residential units, this is consistent with the current development pattern and is sensitive to the surrounding buildings. The average height of the structure is less than 15-feet. Scale: The scale of the proposed accessory residential unit falls within the allowed size of an accessory residential unit in the R-2 zone. The residence is a similar scale to the other architecture found in the immediate vicinity. Massing: Through the incorporation of a one and one-half story volume with a shed roof addition, the overall massing is similar to the residences in the vicinity. The Pinkston-Barges residence has a prominent rear facing, shed roof addition. A shed roof addition is also present on the residence frontage. Setback: The side yard setback along the east property line is proposed to be three-feet. The rear yard abutting the alley is proposed to be the minimum rear yard setback for garage structures to have adequate back-up area, which is six-feet, the reduced setbacks are allowed when the average height of the proposed structure is 15-feet (AMC 18.2.5.060.B.1 & 2). The reduced side and rear setbacks allows for the larger separation between structures reducing the impact of the height onto historic residence. Additionally, the historic development pattern along the alleys in Ashland’s Railroad Historic District are reduced rear and side yard setbacks for accessory structures. Page 3 of 8 Roof: The proposed structure has similar, but not matching roof pitch as the historic contributing structure. A prominent shed roof is present on the rear of the residence. The inclusion of the shed roof on the ARU, is similar to the shed roofs found on the historic contributing structure. Rhythm of Openings: The proposed structure will have openings visible from the alley. The proposed design is consistent with rhythm of openings found on residential structures in the vicinity. The proposed single hung windows are reflective of the size and shape of the historic residence, one-over double hung windows. Base or Platform: The new structure has a defined base. Form: The form of both the single-family residence and the proposed ARU aretraditional residential forms found throughout the Railroad Historic District. The smaller ARU with garage has a similar form, but a substantially lower height than single family residence. Entrances: The primary residence has an entrance that faces the public street. Due to the substantial setback of the accessory residential unit from the public streets, there is not a requirement for a visible entrance. The entrance to the ARU does face the rear alley. Imitation: The proposed structure has elements of traditional design, vernacular architecture and craftsman styles. Though there are a variety of housing styles in the vicinity. Vernacular I-home, craftsman and American bungalow cottage style construction are found throughout the Railroad historic district. The structure reflects the historic carriage house that will have been dismantled to make room for the new structure with limited ornate detailing that is found on the historic residence. Garage Placement: The rear alley access garage is consistent with the ideal placement for garages in the historic district. Attachments: 1)PHOTOGRAPHS 2)REVISED ELEVATIONS Page 4 of 8 Page 5 of 8 Page 6 of 8 Page 7 of 8 Page 8 of 8 PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS FOR PLANNING ACTIONS April 2018 PA-2016-00847 252 B Street Work has started Whitford PA-2016-01027 276 B Street Done soon Shostrom & Leonard PA-2016-02095 563 Rock St Plans in review Whitford PA-2016-02114 556 B Work has started Von Chamier PA-2017-00235 114 Granite Permit issued Leonard PA-2017-00200 165 Water No building permit ALL PA-2017-00969 244 Hargadine Work almost complete Shostrom & Whitford PA-2017-01279 692 B Street - Permit issued Leonard PA-2017-01294 128 Central No building permit Emery & Swink PA-2017-01417 228 B Street No building permit Whitford PA-2017-01310 971 Siskiyou Blvd - Permit issued Shostrom PA-2017-01649 88 Dewey Street - Work has started Von Chamier PA- 2017-01605 147 Van Ness Work almost complete Emery PA- 2017-02005 100 Union - Plans in review Emery PA- 2017-01256 267 Meade Permit issued Shostrom PA-2017-02180 410 N. Main - Applicant will not proceed with project Shostrom PA-2017-02351 549 E. Main No building permit Swink PA-2018-00156 208 Harrison No building permit Von Chamier Preliminary Pioneer Hall Skibby May 2018 Ashland Historic Review Board Schedule Meet at 3:00pm, Lithia Room* May 3rd Terry, Keith, Sam May 10th Terry May 17th Terry May 24th Terry May 31st Terry June 7th Terry *Call 541-488-5305 to verify there are items on the agenda to review 1/30/2018 Historic Commission Membership_Web.doc \\ Packets \\ @ashland.or.us rapp Historic Commission \\ Mail - EAddress shobro@jeffnet.org kswink@mind.net skwhippet@mind.net terryskibby321@msn.com tomgiordanoarch@gmail.com bill@ashlandhome.nettttaylord1@yahoo.compiper@kencairnlandscape.comrich@council.ashland .or.usFotini.kaufman@ashland.or.usregan.t Commissions & Committees \\ dev - comm \\ 20442233 G: -- WorkPhone 552552 HomePhone Membership List ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Mailing Address City of AshlandPlanning Dept. 89898 2020 20120120120120202012019 -------- 3030303030303030 -------- TermExpiration44444444 hitford mier NameDale ShostromChairmanKeith SwinkSam WTerry SkibbyTom GiordanoBill EmeryTaylor LeonardPiper Von ChaRich RosenthalCouncil LiaisonFotini KaufmanPlanning Dept.Regan TrappAdmin. 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