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HISTORIC COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA - AMENDED
January 3, 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 December 6, 2017
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- 2017-02351
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 549 E. Main St.
APPLICANT/OWNER: Matt Gotshalk
DESCRIPTION: A request for a Conditional Use Permit and Site Design Review for a three-unit
Hotel/Motel in the existing structures at 549 E. Main St. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION:
Commercial; ZONING: C-1; : 39 1E 09AC; TAX LOT: 6100
VI. NEW ITEMS:
Review board schedule.
Project assignments for planning actions.
Historic Preservation Week Banner update
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Lithia Park Master Plan
VIII. COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
IX. OLD BUSINESS:
X. ADJOURNMENT:
ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
DRAFT Meeting Minutes
December 6, 2017
Community Development/Engineering Services Building 51 Winburn Way Siskiyou Room
CALL TO ORDER:
Commission Chair, Shostrom called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm in the Siskiyou Room at the Community
Development and Engineering Offices located at 51 Winburn Way, Ashland OR 97520.
Commissioners Present: Council Liaison:
Shostrom Rich Rosenthal
Emery Staff Present:
Skibby Fotini Kaufman; Planning Dept.
Swink Regan Trapp; Secretary
Whitford .
Commissioners Absent: Von Chamier
Leonard
Giordano
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Whitford motioned to approve minutes from November 8, 2017. Emery seconded. Voice vote; All AYES. Motion
passed.
PUBLIC FORUM:
There was no one in the audience wishing to speak.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT:
Rosenthal gave Council Liaison report. Items discussed were:
City Council approved resolution establishing recycling surcharge of 2.10 per month on waste
management/recology bills.
John Karns has been officially sworn in as the City Administrator. Recruitment for a new City
Administrator will begin early next year.
Request for qualifications for City Hall analysis has begun.
Rosenthal suggested that the Historic Commission speak with Planning Staff regarding changes to the
demolition ordinance.
PLANNING ACTION REVIEW:
PLANNING ACTION: PA- 2017-01294
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 128 Central Avenue
APPLICANT: Rogue Planning & Development Services
OWNERS: Robert Baldwin
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Design Review for an eight-unit multi-family development for the property
located at 128 Central Avenue. The existing house contains two units. The proposal has been revised to add
five units at the rear of the property and one unit above the reconstructed garage at the front of the property.
The application also includes requests for a Conditional Use Permit to exceed the Maximum Permitted Floor
Area in the Skidmore Academy Historic District by 21 percent (985 square feet) and for a Tree Removal Permit
to remove seven trees six-inches in diameter-at-breast-height or greater. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DESIGNATION: High Density Multi-Family Residential; ZONING: R-3; : 39 1E 04CC;
TAX LOT: 4500.
There was no ex-parte or conflict of interest indicated by the Commission.
Kaufman gave the staff report for PA-2017-01294.
Shostrom opened the public hearing to the applicants.
Amy Gunter, Rogue Planning and Development, 1424 S. Ivy Street, Medford, addressed the Commission
regarding the updates on the project. Ms. Gunter stated the reasons that the garage could not be reduced
to 1 ½ stories. Ms. Gunter expressed disappointment with the Commission about how many times they
have re-designed their plans to try to meet recommendations.
Shostrom closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission for comments.
After some discussion regarding plate heights and compatibility with the rest of the neighborhood the
Commission rendered their decision. The revisions sufficiently met their conditions and the Historic
Commission recommends approving the application as submitted.
Whitford motioned to approve PA-2017-01294 as presented. Swink seconded. Voice vote; Emery, Swink,
Skibby, Whitford, All AYES. Shostrom, NAY. Motion passed.
PLANNING ACTION: PA- 2017-02180
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 410 North Main St
APPLICANT/OWNER: Cheryl Colwell
DESCRIPTION: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing 1,000 square-foot addition
into a 2-unit hotel. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Employment; ZONING: E-1;
MAP: 39 1E 05DA; TAX LOT: 2500
There was no ex-parte or conflict of interest indicated by the Commission.
Kaufman gave the staff report for PA-2017-02180.
Shostrom opened the public hearing to the applicants.
Cheryl Colwell, owner, residing at 111 Huntley Lane, Phoenix, OR, addressed the Commission regarding
the project.
Shostrom closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission for comments.
After a short discussion regarding egress, window types and colors, the Commission rendered their decision
and recommended approving the application as submitted.
Emery motioned to approve PA-2017-02180 as presented. Whitford seconded. Voice vote; All AYES. Motion
passed.
NEW ITEMS:
Review board schedule.
Project assignments for planning actions
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Historic Preservation Week Make decision on dates for this. It was decided that may 13 19 2018
will be a go for Historic Preservation Week.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Shostrom stated that some Commissioners will be attending a meeting at the school district regarding
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renovations of different buildings from 4:30-5:30 on Jan 3.
COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA:
Whitford stated that he will be unable to attend the meeting on January 3, 2018.
OLD BUSINESS:
There were no items to discuss.
Review Board Schedule
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December 7 Terry, Keith, Sam
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December 14 Terry, Bill, Tom
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December 21 Terry, Piper, Bill
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December 28 Terry, Sam, Dale
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January 4 Terry, Piper, Keith
Project Assignments for Planning Actions
PA-2015-01695 399 Beach Skibby
PA-2016-00847 252 B Street Whitford
PA-2016-01027 276 B Street Shostrom & Leonard
PA-2016-02103 133 Alida Swink
PA-2016-02095 563 Rock St. Whitford
PA-2016-02114 556 B Von Chamier
PA-2017-00013 15, 35, 44 & 51 S. Pioneer Street ALL
PA-2017-00235 114 Granite Leonard
PA-2017-00200 165 Water ALL
PA-2017-00707 550 E. Main Skibby
PA-2017-00838 250 Alta Ave Emery
PA- 2017-01054 220 Hargadine Shostrom & Whitford
PA-2017-00969 244 Hargadine Shostrom & Whitford
PA-2017-01279 692 B Street Leonard
PA-2017-01294 128 Central Emery & Swink
PA-2017-01417 228 B Street Whitford
PA-2017-01310 981 Siskiyou Blvd Shostrom
PA-2017-01649 84 Dewey Street Von Chamier
PA- 2017-01605 147 Van Ness Emery
PA- 2017-02005 100 Union Emery
PA- 2017-01256 267 Meade Shostrom
PA-2017-02180 410 N. Main Shostrom
ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
Next meeting is scheduled January 3, 2018 at 6:00 pm
There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 7:30pm
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-2017-02351
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 549 E. Main
OWNER/APPLICANT: Matt Gotshalk
DESCRIPTION: A request for a Conditional Use Permit and Site Design Review for a three-unit Hotel/Motel
in the existing structures at 549 E. Main St. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial;
ZONING: C-1; : 39 1E 09AC; TAX LOT: 6100
NOTE: The Ashland Historic Commission will also review this Planning Action on Wednesday January 3, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the
Community Development and Engineering Services building (Siskiyou Room), located at 51 Winburn Way.
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: December 26, 2017
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: January 9, 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
decision must 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.
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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.
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.
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PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS FOR PLANNING ACTIONS
December 2017
PA-2015-01695 399 Beach Skibby
PA-2016-00847 252 B Street Whitford
PA-2016-01027 276 B Street Shostrom & Leonard
PA-2016-02103 133 Alida Swink
PA-2016-02095 563 Rock St. Whitford
PA-2016-02114 556 B Von Chamier
PA-2017-00013 15, 35, 44 & 51 S. Pioneer Street ALL
PA-2017-00235 114 Granite Leonard
PA-2017-00200 165 Water ALL
PA-2017-00707 550 E. Main Skibby
PA-2017-00838 250 Alta Ave Emery
PA- 2017-01054 220 Hargadine Shostrom & Whitford
PA-2017-00969 244 Hargadine Shostrom & Whitford
PA-2017-01279 692 B Street Leonard
PA-2017-01294 128 Central Emery & Swink
PA-2017-01417 228 B Street Whitford
PA-2017-01310 981 Siskiyou Blvd Shostrom
PA-2017-01649 84 Dewey Street Von Chamier
PA- 2017-01605 147 Van Ness Emery
PA- 2017-02005 100 Union Emery
PA- 2017-01256 267 Meade Shostrom
PA-2017-02180 410 N. Main Shostrom
January 2018
Ashland Historic Review Board Schedule
Meet at 3:00pm, Lithia Room*
January 4th Terry
January 11th Terry
January 18th
Terry
January 25th
Terry
February 1st Terry
*Call 541-488-5305 to verify there are items on the agenda to review
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