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HISTORIC COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
April 2, 2014 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 March 5, 2014.
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: Mike Morris
V.PUBLIC HEARING:
PLANNING ACTION: PA-2014-00 251
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 30 South First Street
APPLICANT: Oregon Shakespeare Festival
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Review approval to allow renovation of the existing OSF Scene Production
Facility, a historic contributing building at 30 South First Street, into a Rehearsal Center. Also included is a request for a
Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of eight trees over six-inches in diameter-at-breast-height (d.b.h.)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Downtown Commercial; ZONING: C-1-D; ASSESSOR’S MAP: 39 1E 09BD;
TAX LOTS: 5200
VI.OLD BUSINESS:
VII.NEW ITEMS
A.Historic Preservation Presentation at Ashland City Council – April 15, 2014
B.Historic Preservation Week – Award Winner write-ups
C.Review Board Schedule
D.Project Assignments for Planning Actions – Review Update
VIII.DISCUSSION ITEMS
IX.COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
X.ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the
Community Development office at 541-488-5305 (TTY phone number is 1-800-735-2900). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title1).
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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
March 5, 2014
Community Development/Engineering Services Building – 51 Winburn Way – Siskiyou Room
Call To Order – Regular Meeting, 6:00 pm Chairman Skibby
Historic Commissioners Present: Dale Shostrom, Allison Renwick; Kerry Kencairn, Sam Whitford, Terry Skibby,
Keith Swink,
Commission Members Absent:Victoria Law, Tom Giordano,Ally Phelps
Council Liaison:Michael Morris
Staff Present: Staff Liaison: Amy Gunter, Clerk: Regan Trapp
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ms. Whitford made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 5 , 2014 meeting,
Mr. Shostrom seconded the motion. The minutes were approved unanimously by the Commissioners.
PUBLIC FORUM: There was no one in the audience wishing to speak.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT: Councilor Morris spoke about the City Council March 3, 2014 Study Session and the
discussion with the Building Official regarding potential requirements for seismic upgrades to commercial buildings.
Councilor Morris stated the Historic Commission should be part of that discussion. The Council asked the Building
Official to return with additional information. Morris is looking for the requirements to be “balanced,” how far do you
take it? What are the minimum seismic upgrades that should be required? Commissioner Swink gave his opinion that
the minimum should be survivability of the public visiting the site. Commissioner Skibby expressed caution on the
required changes and what impacts that would have on historic preservation and the historic buildings.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Commissioner Skibby read the procedures for Public Hearings aloud.
PLANNING ACTION: PA-2014-00191
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 566 Fairview
APPLICANT: Nick Scott and Michael McKee for Peter Brunner
DESCRIPTION: A request for a Site Review approval to construct a 742 square foot residential unit above
a 932 square foot garage accessed the alley at the rear of the property located at 566 Fairview Street.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low-Density Multi-Family; ZONING: R-2;
ASSESSOR’S MAP: 39 1E 09CA TAX LOTS: 4000
No ex parte contact and site visits by all of the commissioners.
Ms. Gunter gave the staff report. Commissioner Skibby asked about material choices. Ms. Gunter stated they are
shown on page 3 of the applicant’s elevation drawings.
Commissioner Skibby opened the public hearing. Michael McKee 360 Pearl Street, Ashland, OR, the applicant’s
representative introduced himself. He went explained the proposal and addressed the Historic District Development
Standards.
Commissioner Kencairn left the meeting 6:25.
Commissioner Skibby asked about the pad that has been poured. Mr. McKee stated the parking pad stopped
significantly short of the building so that it can be extended down to where the building will be located. Mr. McKee
stated they would add a strip drain between pad and
Mr. McKee spoke about specific materials.
Commissioner Shostrom suggested raised planters on either side of the post to define entrance the lower story is
devoid of the richness and rhythm that is evident on the upper floor, and suggested they add high windows to add a
human scale to the lower level. Mr. McKee stated they would like the additional windows on the SW elevation, and on
the East elevation.
Applicant Peter Brunner, Taylor Street, Ashland spoke about the proposal and the current building permit for the
existing home. Commissioner Skibby asked for comments from the audience, there was none.
Commissioner Skibby closed public hearing at 6:45 PM.
Commissioner Whitford motioned to approve as submitted, Commission Swink seconded the motion. All in favor and
the motion passed.
PLANNING ACTION: PA-2014-00132
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 2 Bush St.
APPLICANT: David Collings
DESCRIPTION: A request for a Conditional Use Permit approval to utilize a 704 square foot residential
unit (Unit C) as a one-unit Travelers Accommodation, with the owner residing on-site in the main residence (Unit A)
located at 2 Bush Street.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low-Density Multi-Family; ZONING: R-2;
ASSESSOR’S MAP: 39 1E 04CC TAX LOTS: 7800
No ex parte contact and site visits by all of the commissioners.
Ms. Gunter gave the staff report.
David Collins – 2 Bush, clarified only one unit would be used a traveler’s accommodation. He will be living in the main
house – unit A. He plans on keeping the place nice and presentable. Skibby asked for comments from audience,
there was none.
Commissioner Skibby closed public hearing at 6:55 PM.
Commissioner Swink motioned to approve 2014-00132 as submitted, Commissioner Shostrom seconded the motion.
All in favor and the motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
A.Historic Preservation Week: The Historic Preservation Awards nomination list was whittled down to the most
likely candidates and then divided into three groups to be visited by the groups and photographed. The
groups reported back on which projects they are going to award for Historic Preservation.
The Commissioners will do the write up on the property. Staff will compile the list of winners and the details
of each permit. The write-ups are due the second week of April. The Commission discussed possible
individual award winners.
Photo and certificate will be the award for the winners. A photo album will be created from here on out
instead of photo collage.
Ashland Heritage Committee offered to host tour of Skidmore District (Granite, Baum to Almond, Briscoe) on
Friday.
Self-guided Mausoleum tour – Wednesday
Cyrus Emerson of the Ashland Heritage Committee volunteered to do some promotional ads for Historic Preservation
Month on KRSQ.
Ms. Gunter told the Commission of the Public Works Department plan to re-do the Chautauqua walkway. The electric
lines from NW Nature shop up to the first landing of bricks at Shakespeare need to be repaired and the walkway will
be affected by the excavation. The bronze letters will be replaced and it was suggested that this is a spot where one
of the Historic Markers plaques could be placed. The Commission requested to see plans for engineering plans
Chautauqua.
Ashland Heritage Committee: $50.00 donation (10 individual memberships)
B.Review Board Schedule
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March 6
Keith, Allison, Kerry
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March 13
Sam, Dale,
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March 20
Ally, Terry,
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March 27
Terry, Allison,
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April 3
Keith, Ally,
C.Project Assignments for Planning Actions:
BD-2011-01029400 Allison (Robin Biermann) New SFR (under construction)Whitford/Renwick
BD-2011-0062189 Oak St (Amorotico) New façade on building (under construction)Shostrom
BD-2013-00256175 Lithia Wy (First Place Partners) 3-story mixed use building (under constr)Giordano
BD-2013-007185 B Street (Spartan Properties) New Comm Bldg (under construction)Phelps
BD-2013-0079615 N First (Amuse) Walk in Cooler (under construction)
PA-2013-00191 566 Fairview St. New second unit over new garage (no submittal yet) Shostrom
BD-2013-19 Gresham / 374 Hargadine (No Submittal yet)Swink
PA-2013-0138814 Calle Guanajuato (Sandlers) RestaurantRenwick
PA-2013-01421270 N First St (Nisha Jackson) New SFRRenwick
PA-2013-0182960 Alida St (Micah & Greta Lieberman) new garage & ARUShostrom
PA-2013-01828310 Oak St (Brent Thompson) 2 new Res units in Comm BldgShostrom
ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Next meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2014, 6:00 pm.
There being no other items to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Amy Gunter
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: 2014-00251
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 30 South First Street
OWNER/APPLICANT: Oregon Shakespeare Festival
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Review approval to allow renovation of the existing OSF Scene Production Facility, a
historic contributing building at 30 South First Street, into a Rehearsal Center. Also included is a request for a Tree
Removal Permit to allow the removal of eight trees over six-inches in diameter-at-breast-height (d.b.h.)COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN DESIGNATION: Downtown Commercial; ZONING: C-1-D; ASSESSOR’S MAP: 39 1E 09BD; TAX LOTS: 5200.
NOTE: The Ashland Historic Commission will also review this Planning Action on Wednesday,April 2, 2014 at 6:00 PM in the
Community Development and Engineering Services building (Siskiyou Room), located at 51 Winburn Way.
NOTE: The Ashland Tree Commission will also review this Planning Action on Thursday, April 3, 2014at 6:00 p.m. in the
Community Development and Engineering Services building (Lithia Room) located at 51 Winburn Way.
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: March 14, 2014
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: March 28, 2014
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 Staff’s decision must be made in writing to the Ashland Planning Division within 12 days from the date of the mailing of final decision. (AMC
18.108.040)
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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SITE DESIGN AND USE STANDARDS
18.72.070 Criteria for Approval
The following criteria shall be used to approve or deny an application:
A. All applicable City ordinances have been met or will be met by the proposed development.
B. All requirements of the Site Review Chapter have been met or will be met.
C. The development complies with the Site Design Standards adopted by the City Council for implementation of this Chapter.
D. That adequate capacity of City facilities for water, sewer, paved access to and through the development, electricity, urban storm
drainage, and adequate transportation can and will be provided to and through the subject property. All improvements in the
street right-of-way shall comply with the Street Standards in Chapter 18.88, Performance Standards Options.
TREE REMOVAL
18.61.080 Criteria for Issuance of Tree Removal - Staff Permit
An applicant for a Tree Removal Permit shall demonstrate that the following criteria are satisfied. The Staff Advisor may require an
arborist's report to substantiate the criteria for a permit.
A. Hazard Tree: The Staff Advisor shall issue a tree removal permit for a hazard tree if the applicant demonstrates that a tree is a
hazard and warrants removal.
1. A hazard tree is a tree that is physically damaged to the degree that it is clear that it is likely to fall and injure persons or
property. A hazard tree may also include a tree that is located within public rights of way and is causing damage to existing
public or private facilities or services and such facilities or services cannot be relocated or the damage alleviated. The
applicant must demonstrate that the condition or location of the tree presents a clear public safety hazard or a foreseeable
danger of property damage to an existing structure and such hazard or danger cannot reasonably be alleviated by treatment
or pruning.
2. The City may require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each hazard tree pursuant to AMC 18.61.084. Such
mitigation requirements shall be a condition of approval of the permit.
B. Tree that is Not a Hazard: The City shall issue a tree removal permit for a tree that is not a hazard if the applicant demonstrates
all of the following:
1. The tree is proposed for removal in order to permit the application to be consistent with other applicable Ashland Land Use
Ordinance requirements and standards, including but not limited to applicable Site Design and Use Standards and Physical
and Environmental Constraints. The Staff Advisor may require the building footprint of the development to be staked to
allow for accurate verification of the permit application; and
2. Removal of the tree will not have a significant negative impact on erosion, soil stability, flow of surface waters, protection of
adjacent trees, or existing windbreaks; and
3. Removal of the tree will not have a significant negative impact on the tree densities, sizes, canopies, and species diversity
within 200 feet of the subject property.The City shall grant an exception to this criterion when alternatives to the tree
removal have been considered and no reasonable alternative exists to allow the property to be used as permitted in the
zone. Nothing in this section shall require that the residential density be reduced below the permitted density allowed by the
zone. In making this determination, the City may consider alternative site plans or placement of structures or alternate
landscaping designs that would lessen the impact on trees, so long as the alternatives continue to comply with other
provisions of the Ashland Land Use Ordinance.
4. The City shall require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each tree granted approval pursuant to AMC 18.61.084.
Such mitigation requirements shall be a condition of approval of the permit.
(ORD 2951, 2008; ORD 2883, 2002)
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Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Rehearsal Center Renovation
Planning Application Project Findings
February 21, 2014
ARCHITECTURE
City of Ashland
Planning Division
51 Winburn Way
Ashland, OR 97520
Project Identification
Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF)
Site Address: 30 First St, Ashland, OR 97520
Map #: 391E09BD
Tax Lot: 5200
Zoning: C-1-D (Commercial, with Downtown overlay)
ORW Architecture #: 1234-02
Purpose:
These findings are intended to serve as the guiding document that will allow the City of Ashland
to review and make its determinations regarding the planned renovations of an existing OSF
Scene Production Facility into a Rehearsal Center. It will explain and demonstrate how the
planned work will be acceptable within the Ashland Municipal Code.
Project Goals:
Building and Site
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival building described above will undergo an extensive interior
renovation to create the Hay / Patton Rehearsal Center. The rehearsal center will provide a space
for OSF operations detailed below, and is not intended to be, or should be construed by
extension, as a venue for theater previews or performances open to the public or special private
viewings. There will be allowances in the design for the observation of rehearsals as a classroom
activity, and other ticketed seminar type events. These goals will trigger a Change of Use, for the
existing F-1/S Occupancy to an A-3 Occupancy. The change of occupancy will require an
upgrade of the egress system to the east side of the building near the loading docks, exiting
towards the alley.
The renovation of the building will affect the exterior by:
Replacing the hodgepodge of windows, AC units and storefront with a more historical,
and energy efficient product, while leaving the concrete finish of the building intact and
unmodified. The window replacement allows for increasing the thermal performance of
the exterior envelope by replacing the existing single pane, metal framed windows with
metal clad wood framed, insulated glass units, with visible exterior mullions over the
glass.
Replace the existing metal panel gables with a board and batten facade.
Provide a new exterior paint scheme.
Replace the existing northwest corner CMU and storefront, which faces the main street,
with new Folding Glass Door and complimentary Storefront.
Operations:
The OSF Rehearsal CenterÔs operation is expected to:
1.Support the existing theaters in the area by providing a central location by which directors,
performers and staff can rehearse and work in proximity to the theaters. Staffing in this
building is expected to be up to 100 employees at any one time. Rehearsals typically run
form 1.00 pm until 6.00 pm and from 7.00 pm until midnight, six days a week during the
OSF theater season. Stage management staff and actor support staff will work beyond
those hours. Rehearsals will start at the beginning of each year and continue into
October.
2.Create a focused environment for the current rehearsal departments, which are already
operating in various rehearsal halls in nearby buildings.
3.Facilitate the rehearsal staff, equipment, materials, storage space needed to maintain
existing training and practice needs.
Municipal Codes:
The existing building will be renovated under the Ashland Land Use Ordinance (ALUO), Chapter
18 Land Use Standard development codes as follows:
1.C-1 Retail Commercial District,18.32
a."D" Downtown Overlay District, 18.32.050
2.Site Design and Use Standards, 18.72.055,:
a.Basic Site Review Standards for Commercial Development, pp. 17-19
b.Detail Site Review Standards, pp. 20-21
c.Historic District Design Standards, pp. 41-47
d.Downtown Design Standards, pp. 53-61
3.Street Standards, Chapter 18.88, Performance Standards Options and requirements for
adequate capacity for services.
Commercial Summary:
Development Area
The renovated project has no new development area.
Structural Site Coverage
The renovated project will not affect the building envelope square footage. Therefore the building
footprint will remain at 11,672.30 SF. The site is .037 acres (16,117.20 SF) which results in a
building footprint coverage of approximately 72.4 percent.
Impervious Surface Coverage
The renovated project has approximately 3,339.41 SF of existing asphalt and concrete, and has
no new development area.
Parking Spaces
The project has 4 existing parking stalls, which will not be affected by the scope of this work.
Landscaped Area
The renovated project has approximately 2,489.75 SF of existing landscaped area adjacent to an
alley access. This area will only be impacted by the addition of mechanical units required for the
new use.
Energy Requirements:
Gas
Current annual usage 8,078 Therms. The renovation is expected to reduce this usage by about
10-15%, as space heating will not be using this resource.
Electricity
Current annual usage 236,357 KWH. The renovation is expected to slightly increase usage, as it
is now will be used for heating and powering an elevator. What is saved in by the building not
used as a production facility and the replacement of older equipment will be offset by increased
electrical power requirements for heat pump heating.
Water and Sewer
Current annual usage 244,435 Cubic Feet. The renovation is not expected to impact this usage.
The number of building occupants will be slightly higher, but usage may drop somewhat due to
more stringent water conserving fixtures.
Storm Water
The exterior of the building is remaining the same, which will not add capacity into the Ashland
storm water system.
Waste:
All waste is carefully controlled by OSF in accordance with OSHA and local regulation for waste
disposal.
Landfill
(1) 10 cubic yard trash dumpster is currently used at the existing location and it is expected that
this number will remain the same.
Recyclables
There are also (4) comingled recyclable paper/cans/glass wheelie bins and one 2 yard
cardboard container used outside the building, which require Ócurb sideÔ pick up.
Site Lighting
Exterior lighting may be added based on code requirements.
Air Pollution
There is no expected addition to the local air pollution.
Hazards
There are no hazardous substances introduced by the change in occupancy.
C-1 Retail Commercial District Requirements
This application is for Work to an existing building. The pertinent guidelines of this section are
include:
18.32.010 Purpose
This district is designed to stabilize, improve and protect the characteristics of those areas
providing commercial commodities and services.
18.32.020 Permitted Uses
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright:
A. Professional, financial, business and medical offices, and personal service establishments such
as beauty and barber shops, launderette, and clothes and laundry pick-up stations.
B. Stores, shops and offices supplying commodities or performing services, such as a department
store, antique shop, artists supply store, and including a regional shopping center or element of
such center, such as a major department store.
C. Restaurants. (Ord 2812, S2 1998)
D. Theaters, but not including a drive-in.
E. Manufacture or assembly of items sold in a permitted use, provided such manufacturing or
assembly occupies six hundred (600) square feet or less, and is contiguous to the permitted retail
outlet.
F. Mortuaries and crematoriums.
G. Printing, publishing, lithography, xerography, copy centers.
H. Temporary tree sales, from November 1 to January 1.
I. Public and quasi-public utility and service buildings, and public parking lots, but excluding
electrical substations.
J. Kennels and veterinary clinics, with all animals housed within structures.
Nightclubs and Bars. Except as provided in 18.32.030, however, no nightclub or bar is permitted
within the Historic Interest Area unless it is located in the ÑDÒ Downtown Overlay District. (Ord
2812, S2 1998)
Finding: The proposed use of the renovation is to serve as an accessory use to the item ÓD
TheatersÔ
Conclusion: The proposed use complies with this requirement.
18.32.025 Special Permitted Uses
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted outright subject to the requirements of
this section and the requirements of Chapter 18.72, Site Design and Use Standards.
A. Commercial laundry, cleaning and dyeing establishments.
B. Bowling alleys, auditoriums, skating rinks, and miniature golf courses. If parking areas are
located within 200' of a residential district, they shall be shielded from residences by a fence or
solid vegetative screen a minimum of 4' in height.
C. Automobile fuel sales, and automobile and truck repair facilities. These uses may only be
located in the Freeway Overlay District as shown on the official zoning map.
D. Residential uses.
E. Drive-up uses as defined and regulated as follows:
F. Kennel and veterinary clinics where animals are housed outside, provided the use is not located
(ORD 2951, 2008; Ord 3074 2012
Finding: The proposed use of the renovation is not is not any of the listed Special Permitted
uses.
Conclusion: The proposed use of the renovation is not defined as a Special Permitted use. The
proposed project does not have to comply with this requirement.
18.32.030 Conditional Uses
The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted when authorized in accordance with the
chapter on Conditional Use Permits:
A. Electrical substations.
B. Automobile fuel sales, and automobile and truck repair facilities, except as allowed as a special
permitted use in 18.32.025.
C. New and used car sales, boat, trailer, and recreational vehicles sales and storage areas, except
within the Historic Interest Area as defined in the Comprehensive Plan.
D. Hotels and motels.
E. Temporary uses.
F. Outdoor storage of commodities associated with a permitted, special permitted or conditional
use.
G. Hostels, provided that the facility be subject to an annual Type I review for at least the first
three years, after which time the Planning Commission may approve, under a Type II procedure, a
permanent permit for the facility.
H. Building material sales yards, but not including concrete or asphalt batch or mixing plants.
I. Churches or similar religious institutions.
J. Wireless Communication Facilities not permitted outright and authorized pursuant to Section
18.72.180.
K. Structures which are greater than forty (40) feet in height, but less than fifty-five (55) feet, in the
"D" Downtown Overlay District.
(ORS 2951, 2008)
Finding: The building height is less than 40 feet. Modifying the existing building height is
not within the scope of this project.
Conclusion: The proposed use of the renovation is not defined as a Conditional Use. The
proposed project does not have to comply with this requirement.
18.32.040 General Regulations
A. Area, Width, Yard Requirements. There shall be no lot area, width, coverage, front yard, side
yard, or rear yard, except as required under the Off-Street Parking and Solar Access Chapters;
where required or increased for conditional uses; where required by the Site Review Chapter or
where abutting a residential district, where such setback shall be maintained at ten feet per story
for rear yards and ten feet for side yards. (Ord 2859 S1, 2000)
B. Maximum Building Height. No structure shall be greater than 40 feet in height.
Finding: The building is located in a Downtown Overlay district.
Finding: The building is not abutting a residential district.
Finding: The building height is less than 40 feet. Modifying the existing building height is
not within the scope of this project.
Conclusion: The Downtown Overlay ordinance supersedes these requirements.
18.32.050 "D" Downtown Overlay District
A. In all areas within the "D" Downtown Overlay District, all uses are not required to provide off-
street parking or loading areas, except for hotel, motel, or hostel uses. All parking areas provided
shall comply with the Off-Street Parking chapter and the Site Review chapter.
B. Structures which are greater than 40 feet in height, but less than 55 feet, may be permitted as a
conditional use.
C. The solar access setback does not apply in the "D" Overlay district." (Ord. 2688-1992)
Finding: The proposed use is not a hotel, motel or hostel.
Finding: Off-street is not required, but is provided and will comply with the Off-Street
chapter.
Finding: The building height is less than 40 feet. Modifying the existing building height is
not within the scope of this project.
Conclusion: The proposed renovation complies with this requirement.
Site Design and Use Standards Requirements
Basic Site Review Standards
This application is for Work to an existing building and site. The guidelines of this section are as
follows:
II-C-1a) Orientation and Scale (P. 17)
II-C-1b) Streetscape (P. 18)
II-C-1c) Landscaping(P. 18)
II-C-1d) Parking(P. 18)
II-C-1e) Designated Creek Protection(P. 18)
II-C-1f) Noise and Glare(P. 18)
II-C-1g) Expansions of Existing Sites and Buildings(P. 19)
Finding: The scope of the Work to the building is an interior renovation and energy
upgrade. Work to landscaped areas is limited to off-street/alley access side of the
building.
Conclusion: The guidance in this section is not applicable.
Detail Site Review
This application is for Work to an existing building. The guidelines of this section are largely not
applicable. Key items include:
II-C-2a) Orientation and Scale (P. 20)
6) Buildings shall incorporate arcades, roofs, alcoves, porticoes, and awnings that protect
pedestrians from the rain and sun.
Finding: The entrance on South First Street has been recessed into the building to create an
alcove. An awning has been included to protect pedestrians.
Finding: The main entrance is located on Enders Alley. This entrance has been recessed
into the building to create an alcove. An awning located at a low level required to
protect pedestrians would interfere with the alley use for deliveries and other
commercial vehicles.
Conclusion: The proposed design modifies the existing structure to accommodate alcoves and
awnings to comply with this requirement.
Historic District Design Standards
This application is for Work to an existing building and site. The guidelines of this section are as
follows:
IV-C-1 Height
IV-C-2 Scale
IV-C-3 Massing
IV-C-4 Setback
IV-C-5 Roof Shapes
IV-C-6 Rhythm of Openings
IV-C-7 Platforms
IV-C-8 Directional Expression
IV-C-9 Sense of Entry
IV-C-10 Imitations
Finding: The scope of the Work to the building is an interior renovation and energy
upgrade. No changes to the building which affects the guidelines of this section
are included in the scope of the Work.
Conclusion: The guidance in this section is not applicable.
Downtown Design Standards
This application is for Work to an existing building. The guidelines of this section are largely not
applicable due to the building not facing a Downtown street. However, key items include:
VI-B) Setback (P. 53)
2) Ground level entries are encouraged to be recessed from the public right-of-way to create a
"sense of entry " through design or use of materials.
Finding: The entrance on South First Street has been recessed to create a sense of entry.
Finding: The main entrance on Enders Alley has been recessed to create a sense of entry.
Conclusion: The proposed design modifies the existing structure to accommodate recesses to
comply with this requirement.
VI-D) Openings (P. 54)
1) Ground level elevations facing a street shall maintain a consistent proportion of transparency
(i.e., windows) compatible with the pattern found in the downtown area.
Finding: The proposed elevations provide a more historically accurate glazing window,
replacing the existing hodgepodge of windows, AC units and storefront.
Conclusion: The proposed design maintains the existing historical transparency.
2) Scale and proportion of altered or added building elements, such as the size and relationship of
new windows, doors, entrances, columns and other building features shall be visually compatible
with the original architectural character of the building.
Finding: The north west corner is altered to restore the historical Ógarage entranceÔ look.
This is achieved by removing the existing CMU block on the north elevation and
introducing large, thermally broken, folding glass doors and on the west
elevations, removing the existing storefront entrance and replacing it with full
height storefront.
Finding: The altered entrance on the north elevation replaces the existing hollow metal
door with new, historic looking, glazed windows, and creates a new entrance
further down the alley, in proportion to the adjacent glazing features.
Conclusion: The proposed elevations restore the historical features to make the building more
compatible with its original character.
5) Ground level entry doors shall be primarily transparent.
Finding: Full height glazed storefront aluminum doors are featured at the entry doors.
Conclusion: The proposed design includes primarily transparent doors to comply with this
requirement.
6) Windows and other features of interest to pedestrians such as decorative columns or decorative
corbelling shall be provided adjacent to the sidewalk.
Finding: Ground level features are part of the existing historic building and are not in the
scope of the alteration.
Conclusion: The existing window placement and features are being maintained to comply with
this requirement.
VI-E Horizontal Rhythms (P. 55)
1. Prominent horizontal lines at similar levels along the streetÔs street front shall be maintained
(Illustration: Recommend 1, 5, 6 & 10; Avoid 4 & 8).
2. A clear visual division shall be maintained between ground level floor and upper floors
(Illustration: Recommend 1, 5, 6 & 10).
Finding: The horizontal rhythms are part of the existing historic building and are not in the
scope of the alteration.
Conclusion: The existing horizontal lines are being maintained to comply with this requirement.
VI-F Vertical Rhythms (P. 55)
2. Storefront remodeling or upper story additions shall reflect the traditional structural system of
the volume by matching the spacing and rhythm of historic openings and surface detailing
(Illustration: Recommend 6; Avoid 4 & 9).
Finding: The vertical rhythms are part of the existing historic building and are not in the
scope of the alteration.
Conclusion: The existing vertical rhythms are being maintained to comply with this
requirement.
VI-H Materials (P.57)
2. In order to add visual interest, buildings are encouraged to incorporate complex ÑpaneledÒ
exteriors with columns, framed bays, transoms and windows to create multiple surface levels
(Illustration: Recommend 1, 5 & 10; Avoid 7, 8 & 9).
Finding: The existing board formed concrete is part of the existing historic building and is
not in the scope of the alteration.
Finding: The gable replacement material is proposed as a vertical board and batten
façade, which restores the building to a more historical look and feel than the
current metal panels.
Conclusion: The proposed design maintains the existing features while also upgrading the
vertical plane of the gable to a more historical, paneled elevation, to comply with
this requirement.
VI-I Awnings, Marquees or Similar Pedestrian Shelters (P.57)
1. Awnings, marquee or similar pedestrian shelters shall be proportionate to the building and shall
not obscure the buildingÔs architectural details. If mezzanine or transom windows exist, awning
placement shall be placed below the mezzanine or transom windows where feasible (Illustration:
Recommend 1, 5, 6 & 10; Avoid 4 & 9).
2. Except for marquees Ï similar pedestrian shelters such as awnings shall be placed between
pilasters (Illustration: Recommend 1 & 5; Avoid 9).
3. Storefronts with prominent horizontal lines at similar levels along the streetÔs storefront shall be
maintained by their respective sidewalk coverings (Illustration: Recommend 5; Avoid 8).
Finding: The South First Street entrance awning is positioned to align with the existing
architectural features and details.
Finding: There are no prominent storefront lines on South First Street or Enders Alley.
Conclusion: The proposed design adds awnings where practically allowed and maintains the
prominent horizontal lines where the new storefront is included, to comply with
these requirements.
VI-J Other (P.57)
2. Visual integrity of the original building shall be maintained when altering or adding building
elements. This shall include such features as the vertical lines of columns, piers, the horizontal
definition of spandrels and cornices, and other primary structural and decorative elements
(Illustration: Recommend 6; Avoid 4 & 9).
Finding: The exterior walls of this historic building remain unmodified. The vertical columns
and horizontal themes are being maintained.
Finding: The window replacement for energy efficiency removes all of the non-historic
windows, replacing them with more historically accurate looking windows.
Finding: The gable replacement material is proposed as a vertical board and batten
façade, which restores the building to a more historical look and feel than the
current metal panels.
Conclusion: The existing historical building elements are being maintained to comply with this
requirement
3. Restoration, rehabilitation or remodeling projects shall incorporate, whenever possible, original
design elements that were previously removed, remodeled or covered over (Illustration:
Recommend 6; Avoid 4 & 9).
Finding: The original openings on the north east corner are being opened up and restored
in a manner consistent with the buildingÔs original garage use. The large full
height folding doors and storefront represent Ógarage doorsÔ, albeit with a modern
thermal performance.
Finding: The metal gables are replaced with a board and batten look that is more
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consistent with the early 20 century than the existing metal panels.
Conclusion: The proposed design incorporates design elements which restore the visual
integrity and rehabilitation of the building.
Performance Standards Options Requirements
Street Right-of-Way Improvements
This application is for Work to an existing building and site. The guidelines of this section are as
follows:
18.88.010 Purpose and Intent
18.88.020 Definitions
18.88.030 Procedure for Approval
18.88.040 Performance Standards for Residential Developments
18.88.050 Street Standards
18.88.060 Parking Standards
18.88.070 Setbacks
18.88.080 PSO-Overlay
18.88.090 Performance Standards Guidelines
18.88.100 Applicability of Other Sections of the Land Use Development Ordinance
Finding: The scope of the Work to the building is an interior renovation and energy
upgrade with, exterior restoration improvements.
Finding: Based on a change in occupancy from the existing use, to the new use, the existing
services and utilities are not expected to be expanded significantly.
Conclusion: The guidance in only applicable if where improvements to services in the right-of-
Way are required. Any Work in the public Right-of-Way must comply with state
code and will comply with the Street Standards.
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First NameLast NameCompany NamLewisJanetHomeowner112 Pine St.EricLaursenEric Laursen46 Union, Ashland, OR 97520AnaBjernfalkArchitect - AB DesignPO Box 791, Jacksonville OR 97530TerryEmersonHomeowner9
0 FifthMichaelMurphyMichael James Murphy Const.670 C St. #1, Ashland, OR 97520MiloShubatArchitect - Ashland Design Solution350 Taylor St, Ashland, OR 97520DudleyRoodHomeowner108 N. Second
AveDavid KoesterDAK Construction1370 Swayze Lane, Medford, OR 97501BillEmeryArchitect - Ashland Home Design884 Clay Street, Ashland, OR 97520KathleenVargasHomeowner556 B Street, Ashland,
OR 97520MichaelHodginColeman Creek Construction248 Walker Ave, Ashland, OR 97520BillEmeryArchitect - Ashland Home Design884 Clay Street, Ashland, OR 97520BruceDickensAshland Parks and
Recreation340 Pioneer, Ashland, OR 97520Steve EnnisContractorJerome WhiteArchitect 545 A Street, Ashland, OR 97520Bruce DickensAshland Parks and Recreation340 Pioneer, Ashland, OR 97520JimOlsonJim
Olsen ConcreteNathanWitembergHomeowner245 Van Ness Ave, Ashland, OR 97520TomRustThomas Rust Construction22 Meadowfield Circle, Eagle Point, OR 97524BrintBorgiltNautilus Design Studio11622
Dead Indian Memorial RoadDianeSlyHomeownerRichardMcKinneyContractor117 EighthMichaelMcKeeMichael McKee Design360 PearlWayne/CarolynAllmanHomeowner19 Hillcrest, Ashland, OR 97520DennyGrahamHildreth
& Graham Homes, LLCPO BOX 956, Ashland, OR 97520Edward "Web"StauntonHomeowner5450 Coleman Creek Rd, Medford, OR 97501Trevor/Dave Downing/EvanContractor - Forest City171 Helman, Ashland,
OR 97520RonaldGrimesArchitect - Architects LLC14 N. Central #106, Medford, OR 97501
April 2014
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