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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-11-04 Historic PACKET HISTORIC COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA November 4, 2015 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 October 7, 2015 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: Carol Voisin V. OLD BUSINESS: PAC Gateway Island proposal Public input and Commission recommendations on this proposal to happen during this time. VI. PLANNING ACTION REVIEW: PLANNING ACTION: PA-2015-01517 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 209 Oak St., 221 Oak St., 225 Oak St. and 11 B St. OWNER/APPLICANT: Spartan Ashland Natalie Real Estate, LLC AGENTS: Kistler, Small & White, Architects DESCRIPTION: A request for Outline Plan, Final Plan and Site Design Review approvals for the properties at 209 Oak Street, 221 Oak Street, 225 Oak Street and 11 B Street. The proposal includes the renovation of two existing, historic homes; the construction of six townhouses along B Street; and the construction a new, detached residential cottage. Also included are requests for a Variance to allow a 15-foot wide, one-way driveway where a 20-foot driveway width would typically be required; two Conditional Use Permits to allow a 25 percent increase in the Maximum Permitted Floor Area, and to allow a commercial use within an existing, historic residential building; and an Exception to the Street Standards to allow a curbside sidewalk along B Street where a planting strip would typically be required between the curb and sidewalk. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Multi-Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; 39 1E 09BB; TAX LOTS: 15600, 15700, 15900 and 16000 VII. NEW ITEMS: Review board schedule Project assignments for planning actions VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Email from David Sherr-Included in packets. IX. COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: X. ADJOURNMENT: ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Meeting Minutes October 7, 2015 Community Development/Engineering Services Building 51 Winburn Way Siskiyou Room REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER 6:0p.m. SISKIYOU ROOM in the Community Development/Engineering Services Building, located at 51 Winburn Way Historic Commissioners Present: Mr. Skibby, Mr. Swink, Ms. Kencairn, Ms. Renwick, Mr. Whitford, Mr. Emery, Mr. Ladygo, Mr. Shostrom, Mr. Giordano Commission Members Absent: Council Liaison : Carol Voisin Staff Present: Staff Liaison: Mark Schexnayder; Clerk: Regan Trapp APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ms. Kencairn motioned to approve minutes from September 2, 2015. Mr. Swink seconded. Mr. Giordano abstained. No one opposed. PUBLIC FORUM: There was no one in the audience wishing to speak. Mr. Skibby requested that old business be moved up on the agenda before the Council Liaison report is given. OLD BUSINESS: Dan Merrill and Bruce Dickens with Ashland Parks and Recreation addressed the Commission. They would like the Commission to consider a request to place a plaque on a large boulder in Railroad Park. The plaque would commemorate the ceremony in which a golden spike was driven on December 17, 1887. Mr. Merrill and Mr. Dickens would like to present to the signs and plaques committee of the Arts Commission and have the backing of the Historic Commission. Ms. Renwick requested that the Commission help choose the actual plaque and stated she sent Mr. Merrill some design ideas prior to the meeting. They discussed that having the plaque presentation as part of Historic Preservation week would be a good idea. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT: Ms. Voisin gave the Council Liaison report. Mr. Skibby read aloud the procedures for public hearings. PLANNING ACTION REVIEW: PLANNING ACTION: PA-2015-01517 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 209 Oak St., 221 Oak St., 225 Oak St. and 11 B St. OWNER/APPLICANT: Spartan Ashland Natalie Real Estate, LLC AGENTS: Kistler, Small & White, Architects DESCRIPTION: A request for Outline Plan, Final Plan and Site Design Review approvals for the properties at 209 Oak Street, 221 Oak Street, 225 Oak Street and 11 B Street. The proposal includes the renovation of two existing, historic homes; the construction of six townhouses along B Street; and the construction a new, detached residential cottage. Also included are requests for a Variance to allow a 15-foot wide, one-way driveway where a 20-foot driveway width would typically be required; two Conditional Use Permits to allow a 25 percent increase in the Maximum Permitted Floor Area, and to allow a commercial use within an existing, historic residential building; and an Exception to the Street Standards to allow a curbside sidewalk along B Street where a planting strip would typically be required between the curb and sidewalk. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Multi-Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; MAP: 39 1E 09BB; TAX LOTS: 15600, 15700, 15900 and 16000 Mr. Schexnayder gave the staff report on PA-2015-01517 Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing to the applicant. Leslie Gore of Kistler, Small, White addressed the Commission. Ms. Gore stated that the applicant had already addressed the Commission with design information previously and that she was there to answer specific questions on the planning action. She emphasized had she been told to bring in specifics on design she would have, but that the Commission had already seen the presentation previously. She assured the Commission that the applicant will be restoring the buildings to historic integrity. Ms Gore went on to say that the applicant would like to continue on to present to the Planning Commission the following week. Mr. Skibby closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission. Histcontinue meeting where the applicant can provide more detailed information. Mr. Giordano motioned to continue PA-2015-01517 seconded. No one opposed. The Historic Commission provided the following comments for the applicant to consider: 1. The cottage setback is a good use of space and preserves the character of the property. 2. The exclusion of a park-row along B Street is appropriate. 3. The slanted partitions separating the condominiums along B Street are not desirable. 4. Design development drawings would be helpful. 5. Details on materials and design specifics are needed. 6. The Historic Commission would recommend against a Conditional Use Permit for the commercial use of the historic home on the corner of Oak and B Streets. 7. Metal roofing is not appropriate. 8. Detailed drawings of the condominium porches are needed. PLANNING ACTION: PA-2015-01695 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 399 Beach Street OWNER/APPLICANT: Chris and Samae Chlebowski DESCRIPTION: The property owners are proposing to construct a new garage to facilitate off-street parking. Due to circumstances on the property, the application requests a Variance from the standard setbacks. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Multi- family Residential; ZONING: R-2; 39 1E 09DD; TAX LOTS: 1200. Mr. Schexnayder gave the staff report on PA-2015-01695 Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing to the applicants. There was no applicant present to address the Commission. Mr. Skibby closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission. Mr. Swink motioned to approve PA-2015-1695 with recommendations below to go to the review board for approval. Mr. Shostrom seconded. No one opposed 1. The proposed garage siding should match 1 x 6 large V groove on the existing cottage. 2. The proposed garage door(s) should be historically compatible. 3. The proposed garage roofing material specifics are required. Mr. Skibby requested that PA-2015-01846 be moved up on the agenda as the applicants were present and no applicant was present (at the time) for PA-2015-01769. PLANNING ACTION: PA-2015-01846 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 345 Lithia Way OWNER: Randolph Hays LLC APPLICANT: Kistler, Small, White, Architects DESCRIPTION: A request for a minor modification to a previously approved Site Design Review (PA-2014-01226). The proposal is to replace the decorative porcelain tile with a wall mounted, decorative steel element. The steel component is a free form design that will be unique to this location and produced by a local artist. The steel element will be attached to the existing concrete masonry wall and will have a clear finish to prevent the rust from staining surrounding finishes. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial; ZONING: C-1; 39 1E 09BD; TAX LOTS: 1801. No staff report was given for PA-2015-01769. Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing to the applicants. Matt Small with Kistler, Small, White addressed the commission. He introduced the artist, Kirk Imus, who will be doing the steel work on the Growler as part of the modification submittal. Mr. Imus will be adding a steel element that would replace the porcelain tile that was originally proposed for the building. Mr. Skibby closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission. Ms. Renwick motioned to approve PA-2015-01769 as presented. Mr. Ladygo seconded. No one opposed. PLANNING ACTION: PA-2015-01769 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 860 C Street OWNER/ APPLICANT: Emily Inget/ Ben Treiger DESCRIPTION: The request is for a Conditional Use Permit for a roof expansion on a non-conforming two story dwelling. The existing dwelling is three feet into the public right- of-way. The proposed development will involve replacing the existing flat roof with a gable roof. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Multi-family Residential; ZONING: R-2; 39 1E 09AD; TAX LOTS: 8600. Mr. Schexnayder gave the staff report on PA-2015-01769 Mr. Skibby opened the public hearing to the applicants. Ben Treiger, General Contractor of 237 Talent Ave, Talent OR, addressed the Commission. Mr. Treiger stated that the applicants are looking to make this a family home with a better use of space. He remarked that they have limited means and are trying to increase the historic compatablilty of the home. Mr. Skibby closed the public hearing and opened to the Commission. Mr. Shostrom motioned to approve PA-2015-01769 with recommendations below. Mr. Swink seconded. No one opposed. 1. Include Board and Batten Siding with a Belly Band on proposed home addition. 2. Plate height and gutter height should match on both the existing home and the addition. 3. The window headers on the home addition should match each other. 4. Slider windows are acceptable. NEW ITEMS: Review board schedule Project assignments for planning actions PAC Gateway Island proposal The Historic Commission requested that a separate agenda item be added for the November meeting regarding the Gateway Art Project so that the public may comment. They will also discuss recommendations to give to Arts Commission. this until the November meeting. Mr. Schexnayder spoke about the Oak Street wig wag on the railroad crossing sign. Mr. Schexnayder stated that the Public Works department would like to donate the wig wag sign to the Historic Commission to be preserved. The Historic Commission recommends that the wig wag be restored and put back on the crossing if possible. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Mr. Schexnayder spoke about the CLG study session and stated that they would not be having any more meetings until 2016 due to time constraints. COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: Mr. Schexnayder spoke about an upcoming Historic Preservation conference and stated that they need a speaker on September 24, 2015 to give a welcome speech. It was discussed by the Commission and no one was able to do it this time. Review Board Schedule October 15th Terry, Bill, Kerry, Dale October 22nd Terry, Tom, Allison October 29th Terry, Bill, Andrew November 5th Terry, Keith, Sam Project Assignments for Planning Actions PA-2014-01956 Lithia & First All PA-2014-00710/711 143/135 Nutley Swink & Whitford PA-2014-01283 172 Skidmore Shostrom PA-2014-00251 30 S. First St Whitford BD-2013-00813 374 Hargadine Swink PA-2013-01828 310 Oak St. (Thompson) Shostrom PA-2014-02206 485 A Street Renwick PA-2015-00178 156 Van Ness Ave Kencairn PA -2015-00374 160 Lithia Way Emery PA-2015-00541 345 Lithia Way Giordano & Renwick PA-2015-00493 37 N. Main Skibby PA-2015-00878 35 S. Pioneer Ladygo PA-2015-01163 et Kencairn PA-2015-00980 Shostrom PA-2015-00797 266 Third Ladygo PA-2015-01115 34 S. Pioneer Ladygo PA-2015-01496 35 S. Second-Winchester Inn Shostrom PA-2015-01512 198 Hillcrest Swink PA-2015-01695 399 Beach Skibby PA-2015-01769 860 C Renwick ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Next meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2015, 6:00 pm. There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 9:05pm Respectfully submitted by Regan Trapp PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS FOR PLANNING ACTIONS PA-2014-01956 Lithia & First All PA-2014-00710/711 143/135 Nutley Swink & Whitford PA-2014-01283 172 Skidmore Shostrom PA-2014-00251 30 S. First St Whitford BD-2013-00813 374 Hargadine Swink PA-2013-01828 310 Oak St. (Thompson) Shostrom PA-2014-02206 485 A Street Renwick PA-2015-00178 156 Van Ness Ave Kencairn PA -2015-00374 160 Lithia Way Emery PA-2015-00541 345 Lithia Way Giordano & Renwick PA-2015-00493 37 N. Main Skibby PA-2015-00878 35 S. Pioneer Ladygo PA-2015-01163 Kencairn PA-2015-00980 Shostrom PA-2015-00797 266 Third Ladygo PA-2015-01115 34 S. Pioneer Ladygo PA-2015-01496 35 S. Second-Winchester Inn Shostrom PA-2015-01512 198 Hillcrest Swink PA-2015-01695 399 Beach Skibby PA-2015-01769 860 C Renwick November 2015 Ashland Historic Review Board Schedule Meet at 3:00pm, Lithia Room* November 12thTerry November 19th Terry November 25th (Weds)Terry December 3rdTerry *Call 541-488-5305 to verify there are items on the agenda to review @ashland.or.us 9761) - 621 Mail - EAddressallison@mind.netshobro@jeffnet.org(Cell kswink@mind.netkerry@kencairnlandscape.comskwhippet@mind.netterryskibby321@msn.comtomarch@charter.netbill@ashlandhome.netallad@ashlandhome.netcarol@cou ncil.ashland.or.usmark.schexnayder@ashland.or.usregan.trapp \\Commissions & Committees\\Historic Commission\\Packets\\Historic Commission Membership.doc 10/22/2015 dev \\comm- G: 20442233 -- WorkPhone552552 HomePhone Membership List ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION nning Dept. Mailing AddressCity of AshlandPlaCity of AshlandPlanning Dept. 8887 20120120162016201201620120172017 --------- 303030303030303030 --------- TermExpiration444444444 arol Voisin NameAllison RenwickDale ShostromKeith SwinkKerry KencairnSam WhitfordTerry SkibbyChairmanTom GiordanoBill EmeryAndrew LadygoCCouncil LiaisonMark SchexnayderRegan TrappAdmin. Staff