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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFifth_156_PA-T1-2024-00242AS t-111 L P'%v N August 27, 2024 Notice of Final Decision On August 27, 2024, the Community Development Director approved the request for the following: Planning Action: Subject Property: Applicant: PA -TI -2024-00242 156 Fifth Street James Yang Description: A request for Conditional Use Permit approval to operate a two -unit Traveler's Accommodation where the owner will reside in the downstairs unit (#2) and the short-term rental will be in the upstairs unit (#3) of an existing residential structure. There are also two other existing long-term rental units on site for a total of four units. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Multi - Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; MAP: 39 -1E -09 -AC; TAX LOT: 3800 The Community Development Director's decision becomes final and is effective on the 12€1' day after the Notice of Final Decision is mailed. Approval is valid for a period of 18 months and all conditions of approval identified on the attached Findings are required to be met prior to project completion. The application, all associated documents and evidence submitted, and the applicable criteria are available for review at the Ashland Community Development Department, located at 51 Winburn Way Copies of file documents can be requested and are charged based on the City of Ashland copy fee schedule. Prior to the final decision date, anyone who was mailed this Notice of Final Decision may request a reconsideration of the action as set forth in the Ashland Land Use Ordinance (ALUO) 18.5.1.050(F) and/or file an appeal to the Ashland Planning Commission as provided in ALUO 18.5.1.050(G). The ALUO sections covering reconsideration and appeal procedures are attached. The appeal may not be made directly to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals. If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact Veronica Allen in the Community Development Department at (541) 488-5305. cc: Parties of record and property owners within 200 ft COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 51 Winburn Way Tel: 541.488.5365 Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2050 ashiarid.ar.us TTY: 80£3.735.2900 ASHLAND PLANNING DEPARTMENT FINDINGS & ORDERS PLANNING ACTION: PA -TI -2024-00242 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 156 Fifth Street OWNER/APPLICANT: James Yang DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Design Review and Conditional Use Permit approval to operate a two -unit Traveler's Accommodation where the owner will reside in the downstairs unit (42) and the short-term rental will be in the upstairs unit (0) of an existing residential structure. There are also two other existing long-term rental units on site for a total of four units. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Multi -Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; MAP: 39 -1E -09 -AC; TAX LOT: 3800 SUBMITTAL DATE: July 22, 2024 DEEMED COMPLETE DATE: July 29, 2024 STAFF APPROVAL DATE: August 27, 2024 DEADLINE TO APPEAL (4:30 p.m.): September 9, 2024 FINAL DECISION DATE: September 10, 2024 APPROVAL EXPIRATION DATE: March 10, 2026 DECISION Where Travelers' Accommodations and Accessory Travelers' Accommodations are allowed, they require a Conditional Permit under chapter 18.5.4, are subject to Site Design Review under chapter 18.5.2, and shall meet special use standards. Because the subject property here is fully developed and no changes to the existing building or site improvements are proposed, consideration of the Site Design Review criteria and associated Building Placement, Orientation and Design Standards. Subject Property The subject parcel is located on the East side of Fifth Street, in-between B and C Streets. The property is rectangular, with an area of approximately 14,107 square feet. The parcel and immediate surrounding uses are zoned R-2, a Low -Density Multi -Family Residential zoning. B Street, located approximately 169 feet to the North is classified as an Avenue and is improved with paving, curb, and gutters in place. Sidewalks exist in front of the subject property and throughout the rest of the street. Site Design Review The application states that there are no external changes to be made and includes a landscaping plan. The proposal does not include any modifications to the existing landscaping or structures. The provided landscaping plan shows the front and side yards include some landscaping features such as paved walkways, planter boxes, trees, fruit trees, and various other smaller plantings. The application provides plans that show the location of existing parking, and states that no additional parking is proposed. Staff notes that there are no longer minimum parking requirements, and there are no proposed modifications to the existing parking area. The applicant will be required to provide a trash and recycling area available for guests to access. Bicycle parking will need to be provided to meet the Bicycle Parking Design Standards as outlined in AMC 18.4.3.070.1. The proposal does not include any modifications to the existing amenities. A condition of approval has been included below to ensure that bicycle parking meets current ordinance standards. The property is located within the Ashland Railroad Addition Historic District and contains the 2,612 square foot Richard Mellus House, a historic contributing resource within the district. This house was built in 1888 and is now used as a triplex. In addition, in 1986 a two-bedroom 800-900 square foot residence was relocated onto the properly from Siskiyou Boulevard, near Lincoln School. Based on the submitted site plan, there also appear to be four sheds and a carport which have been constructed on site without a record of permits. According to Jackson County tax records, the property currently has a detached 240 square foot dwelling built in 2018. This dwelling was not in place in 1986, has not been permitted subsequently or assigned an address, and is not identified in the Site Plan provided with the current application. The planning department does not show an address assigned to the 2018 unit, nor does it have any record of its approval. Applicant's materials indicate that the structure is not a residence, but a shed used for storage. The applicant is applying for a CUP for approval of a two -unit Traveler's Accommodation to include the owner's accommodation and unit 3 in the existing triplex. Conditions have been included below to require that the four sheds and carport obtain necessary permits and inspections prior to operation as a Traveler's Accommodation. No changes to the site are proposed and thus, the bulk of Site Design Review standards do not apply here. The property is currently served by adequate City of Ashland facilities for water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and electricity services. In staff's assessment, the proposal will not have greater impacts or cause adverse impacts on the architectural compatibility, air quality, generation of traffic, noise, light and glare, or on the development of adjacent properties than the prior use of the property. The application complies with all the applicable provisions of the R-2 zoning district, the Special Use Standards AMC 18.2.3.220; the Conditional Use Permit approval criteria AMC 18.5.4.050; and Site Design Review approval criteria AMC 18.5.2.050. With compliance with the conditions of approval no exceptions to the Site Development and Design Standards are needed. Conditional Use Permit & Special Use Standards The application is required to meet the special use standards for a Travelers' Accommodation in .AMC 18.2.3.220 and the approval criteria for a Conditional Use Permit in AMC 18.5.4.050. A Travelers' Accommodation is a conditionally allowed use in the R-2 zone subject to the Special Use Standards. Those standards include: • That the property is located within 200 feet of a boulevard, avenue or neighborhood collector. Here, the property is located approximately 169 feet from B Street satisfying this requirement. • The property on which the Travelers' Accommodation is sited must be the primary residence of the business owner. The application materials indicate that this will be the case, and that the applicant resides in unit 2 of the triplex at 156 Fifth Street, and a condition has been included below to require that the applicant provide evidence of primary residence before the Travelers' Accommodation use commences. • The primary residence must be at least 20 years old. As indicated by Jackson County assessor year -built data above, the house is more than 20 years old having been built in 1881. • The allowed number of units is determined by dividing the total square footage of the lot by 1,800 square -feet (e.g. 14,10711800 = 7.8). This property would allow a total of seven short-term rental units. The applicant has proposed only two units as a Travelers' Accommodation here. • Each unit must have 400 square -feet of gross interior floor space. The smallest of the two proposed units is 700 square feet, therefore both units meet the minimum square footage. • Minimum parking requirements are no longer required in the City of Ashland. However, the applicant is required to provide bicycle parking spaces. Based on the number of traveler's accommodation units, there is a minimum requirement of two bicycle parking spaces that meet the standards of Section 18.4.3.070. A condition requiring that two covered bicycle parking spaces be provided before the Travelers' Accommodation use commences. The target use of the subject property in the R-2 zone would equate to four dwelling units because of the lot size and allowed density. Staff finds that the proposed short-term rental use and the remaining two dwelling units on the property will generate no more traffic than four full-time residences. Based on the Institute for Transportation Engineers (ITE) Parking Generation Manual, short-term rental uses typically have a lower trip generation than single family homes. The Traveler's Accommodation use will not affect the development of adjacent properties. The approval criteria for a Site Design Review approval are detailed in AMC 18.5.2.050 as follows: 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. 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. The approval criteria for a Travelers' Accommodation are detailed in AMC 18.2.3.220 as follows: Where travelers' accommodations and accessory travelers' accommodations are allowed, they require a Conditional Permit under chapter 18.5.4, are subject to Site Design Review under chapter 18.5.2, and shall meet the following requirements. See definitions of travelers' accommodation and accessory travelers' accommodation in part 18-6. A. Travelers' Accommodations and Accessory Travelers' Accommodations. Travelers' accommodations and accessory travelers' accommodations shall meet all of the following requirements. An accommodation must meet all applicable building, fire, and related safety codes at all times and must be inspected by the Fire Department before occupancy follow' ng approval of a Conditional Use Permit and periodically thereafter pursuant to AMC 15.28. 2. The business -owner of a travelers' accommodation or the property owner of an accessory travelers' accommodation must maintain a City business license and pay all transient occupancy tax in accordance with AMC .24 and AMC E2 as required. 3. Advertising for an accommodation must include the City planning action number assigned to the land use approval. 4. Offering the availability of residential property for use as an accommodation without a valid Conditional Use Permit approval, current business license and transient occupancy tax registration is prohibited and shall be subject to enforcement procedures. B. Travelers' Accommodations. In addition to the standards described above in section 18.23.220A travelers' accommodations shall meet all of the following requirements. The property is located within 200 feet of a boulevard, avenue, or neighborhood collector as identified on the Street Dedication Map in the Comprehensive Plan. Distances to the property from a boulevard, avenue, or neighborhood collector shall be measured via a public street or public alley to a lot line. 2. During operation of a travelers' accommodation, the property on which the travelers' accommodation is sited must be the primary residence of the business - owner. "Business -owner" shall be defined as a person or persons who own the property and accommodation outright; or who have entered into a lease agreement with the property owner(s) allowing for the operation of the accommodation. Such lease agreement must specifically state that the property owner is not involved in the day-to-day operation or financial management of the accommodation and that the business -owner has actual ownership of the business and is wholly responsible for all operations associated with the accommodation, and has actual ownership of the business. 3. The primary residence on the site must be at least 20 years old. The primary residence may be altered and adapted for travelers' accommodation use, including expansion of floor area. Additional structures may be allowed to accommodate additional units, but must be in conformance with all setback and lot coverage standards of the underlying zone. 4. The number of travelers' accommodation units allowed shall be determined by the following criteria. a. The total number of units, including the business -owner's unit, shall be determined by dividing the total square footage of the lot by 1,800 square feet. Contiguous lots under the same ownership may be combined to increase lot area and the number of units, but not in excess of the maximum established by this ordinance. The maximum number of accommodation units shall not exceed nine per approved traveler's accommodation with primary lot frontage on boulevard streets. For travelers' accommodation without primary lot frontage on a designated boulevard, but within 200 feet of a boulevard, avenue, or neighborhood collector street, the maximum number of units shall be seven. Street designations shall be as determined by the Street Dedication Map in the Comprehensive Plan. Distances to the property from a boulevard, avenue, or neighborhood collector shall be measured via a public street or public alley to a lot line. b. Excluding the business -owner's unit and the area of the structure it will occupy, there must be at least 400 square feet of gross interior floor space remaining per unit. 5. Only one ground or wall sign, constructed of a non -plastic material, non -interior illuminated, and a maximum of six square feet total surface area is allowed. Any exterior illumination of signage shall be installed such that it does not directly illuminate any residential structures adjacent or nearby the travelers' accommodation in accordance with subsection 118.4.4.050.0.1. 6. An annual inspection by the Jackson County Health Department shall be conducted as required by the laws of Jackson County or the State of Oregon. 7. Transfer of business -ownership of a travelers' accommodation shall be subject to all requirements of this section and conform with the criteria of this section. Any further modifications beyond the existing approval shall be in conformance with all requirements of this section. The approval criteria for a Conditional Use Permit are detailed in AMC 18.5.4.050 as follows: 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 as provided in AMC 18.5.4.050. 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 Pian. 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. 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. In accordance with the Land Use Ordinance, Notice of Complete Application (HOCA) was mailed to all surrounding properties within 200 feet of the subject property, as well as a physical notice posted along the frontage. After the mailing of the NOCA, two anonymous public comments were received. Issues that were brought up included parking along the alley, number of parking spaces, possibly unpermitted structures on the property, fire and fall hazard concerns about a poplar tree near the rear of the property, and the desire to have the two parking spaces along the North alley repaved due to buckling from bamboo roots impacting the parking spots. Following the implementation of state requirements for the Climate Friendly & Equitable Communities rules, minimum parking requirements no longer apply in the City. As noted above, it appears that as many as four sheds and a carport have been placed on the property with no permit records. A condition has been included below to require that necessary permits and inspections be obtained for these structures prior to operation of the Traveler's Accommodation or obtaining a business license. The removal of trees greater than six -inches in diameter at breast height on R-2 zoned property requires a Tree Removal Permit, and the removal of street trees similarly requires a permit. No Tree Removal Permits have been requested. With the imposed conditions and the appl'icant's burden of proof document, the application has met the criteria of approval for a Conditional Use Permit for a Traveler's Accommodation consisting of a single guest unit and an owner's unit in addition to two dwelling units on the property, and the proposed use is in conformance with the zoning district requirements as well as the special use standards. In staff's assessment, the application with the attached conditions complies with applicable ordinances and meets all required criteria. Planning Action # PA T1-2024-00242.is approved with the following conditions. Further, if any one or more of the following conditions are found to be invalid for any reason whatsoever, then Planning Action # PA T1-2024-00242 is denied. The following are the conditions, and they are attached to the approval: 1) That the Travelers' Accommodation shall meet all applicable building, fire, and related safety codes at all times, and shall be inspected by the Fire Department before commencing operations and periodically thereafter pursuant to AMC 15.28. 2) That all proposals of the applicant be conditions of approval unless otherwise modified here. 3) That an annual inspection by the Jackson County Health Department shall be conducted as required by the laws of Jackson County or the State of Oregon as applicable. 4) That the applicants shall obtain and maintain a city business license and register for and pay all transient occupancy tax as required in AMC 4.24 and AMC 6.04 prior to the operation of the Travelers' Accommodation. 5) That only one wall or ground sign is permitted on site in conjunction with the Traveler's Accommodation. The sign shall be constructed out of a non -plastic material, shall not be internally illuminated, and shall have a maximum sign area of six square feet and a maximum overall height of five feet. Any exterior illumination shall not direct light on to any adjacent residential uses. A sign permit demonstrating compliance with these conditions and with the regulations in the Ashland Municipal Code section 18.2.3.220.B.6 and chapter 18. 4.7 shall be obtained prior to the placement of any signage on the property. 6) That the subject property shall remain the primary residence of the applicants as business - owners, as required in AMC section 18.2.3.220.A. Prior to the issuance of a business license or operation of the Travelers' Accommodation, the applicant shall provide satisfactory evidence of primary residence for review by the Staff Advisor. 7) That any advertisement for the Travelers' Accommodation unit must include the City of Ashland Planning Action number assigned to this city land use approval (PA T1-2024- 00242). 8) That a transfer of business -ownership of the Travelers' Accommodation shall be subject to all requirements of this section and conform to the criteria of this section. if any changes under a transfer of business -ownership do not comply with the Land Use Ordinance, a new Conditional Use Permit and/or other planning actions may be required as determined by Planning Staff. 9) That the bicycle parking facilities shall be installed to satisfy the number, spacing, placement, coverage and lighting requirements of AMC 18.4.3.070 prior to the issuance of a business license or operations of the Travelers' Accommodation. The bicycle parking shall not be located in the building unless it can be demonstrated that the building meets the dimensional requirements for at least two bicycle parking spaces and all requirements of 18.4.3.070 including but not limited to that the bicycle parking shall be located on site within 50 feet of a well -used entrance and not farther from the entrance than the closest motor vehicle parking space. Inverted u -racks shall be used for the bicycle parking. All bicycle parking shall be installed in accordance with design and rack standards in 18.4.3.070 prior to the issuance of a city business license. Submittals shall verify that the bicycle parking spacing, and coverage requirements are met in accordance with 18.4.3.070.1. 10) Prior to approval of a City Business License, all unpermitted structures (i.e. four sheds and a carport) shall obtain necessary permits and inspections. Structures less than 200 square feet, less than 15 feet in height, without utilities and used only for storage can be permitted through a zoning Permit. Structures not meeting those requirements will require building permits through the Building Division. August 27, 2024 Brandon Goldman, Com unity Development Director Date Department of Community Development AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING STATE OF OREGON County of Jackson The undersigned being first duly sworn states that: 1. I am employed by the City of Ashland, 20 East Main Street, Ashland, Oregon 97520, in the Community Development Department. 2. On August 27, 2024 1 caused to be mailed, by regular mail, in a sealed envelope with postage fully prepaid, a copy of the attached planning action notice to each person listed on the attached mailing list at such addresses as set forth on this list under each person's name for Planning Action #PA -T1-2024-00242, 156 Fifth Street. Michad SuClivan Signature of Employee Qlcorrm dev4planninfflandng MonOk by Streef (fifth Street (5th)1FiRh_156Tiflh_156_PA-T1-2024-002421NolicingtNOu] F€0h_156_PA-T1-202400242_N0D_AffidaAt of Mailing*cx 012712024 F --.:.AVERY, i �ehsJ along lime to expose Pop-up Ed9G —� PA -T1-2024-00242 391E09AC3300 ADAMS FRANCES M (TOD) 157 SIXTH ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC4000 CONKLIN LYN E TRUSTEE 3120 S STAGE RD MEDFORD, OR 97501 PA -T1-2024-00242 CURRENT RESIDENT 156 FIFTH ST #3 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC4200 HERSCH MICHAEL S TRUSTEE ETA 561 C ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391E09AC3100 MCINTYRE MARTHA M REV LIV TRU 548 N MAIN ST 430 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC2900 PETTEE MARK G 536 TULI PAN WAY UNIT B TALENT, OR 97540 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC4100 STEINFELD DAVID E TRUSTEE ET 107 5TH ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC4500 TERMUEHLEN ERIC TRUSTEE ET AL 712 SALVATIERRA ST STANFORD, CA 94305 156 Fifth St NOD 08/27/24 24 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC4400 BINGHAM M S/ELIZABETH C 50 W NEVADA ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391E09AB7200 CROW CONSTANCE (CONNIE) E TRU PO BOX 1131 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 CURRENT RESIDENT 154 FIFTH ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AB7000 ITALIAN TRUST ET AL 692 B ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AB7100 ORE SHAKESPEARE FEST ASSOC PO BOX 158 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC2800 SIMON EMILY REV TRUST ET AL PO BOX 1014 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC3200 STONE GLORIA I TRUSTEE ET AL 153 SIXTH ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC3800 YANG JAMES '2860 E FORK RD WILLIAMS, OR 97544 Lk,- Avery Temp�lt(- 5160 1 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC3900 CARMICHAEL LYNNE TRSTEE FBO 416 GREENFIELD AVE SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960 PA -T1-2024-00242 CURRENT RESIDENT 156 FIFTH ST #1 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC3000 FITCH FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC 7525 ADAMS RD TALENT, OR 97540 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AB7500 KAUFMAN JAMIE DESMOND/DAVID 556 B ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AB7300 PERLOFF FRED R/LAURA E 164 5TH ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC4300 SMITH MORTON I TRUSTEE ET AL 129 FIFTH ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AB7400 SZANTO VICTOR ET AL PO BOX 11274 ZEPHYR COVE, NV 89448 PA -T1-2024-00242 YANG ,JAMES 156 FIFTH ST #2 ASHLAND, OR 97520 From- James Yana To: Veronica Alien Subject: Re: 156 5th 5t - reply to Comments Date- Thursday, August 15, 20244;55:25 PM Attachments: image001.nna [EXTERNAL SENDER] Hi Veronica, Thank you for meeting with us yesterday to answer our questions and provide us with the information we needed to move forward. Below is our response to the public comments. Thank you! Regards, James Dear Neighbors and City of Ashland, Thank you for the opportunity to address concerns in regards to converting unit #3, the upstairs unit, of this unique multi -family property to a short term rental. I want this place to be an asset not just for myself and my tenants, but for our neighborhood, the local community and for Ashland. Over the time of my ownership, I have continually worked to repair and maintain the property and keep all the units in good working order. I look forward to providing a welcoming place in the historic district for visitors to stay while in Ashland. I also need to have a more flexible space for friends and family to stay, which is only possible by converting this unit out of long term and into short term rental. First, regarding the parking, there is always ample parking on 5th St and in front of the property. Switching from long term renters to a short term rental does not necessarily increase the parking needs we already have, as long term tenants have cars just like short term renters do. It has also been made known to me through this process that the City of Ashland no longer has parking requirements for this special use. Second, as to the RV and its parking, the RV is a converted van that takes up the same space as a large SUV or truck. The owner of the van, who lives with me, spoke with the Ashland Police department about it several months ago and was given the go ahead to park it in front of the property. They informed us it's ok to park it there as long as needed. In addition, the police told us it's okay to park elsewhere as long as it's for less than 72 hours. She does not intend to keep the RV long term, so creating a dedicated space for it does not make practical or financial sense. To address the sheds, there are 4 residential units on this combined multi family property (156 5th #1, 2, 3, and 154 5th). There is very little in -unit storage and no garages, so storage sheds are critical to the secure and easeful functioning of the property for myself and my tenants. The additional sheds were brought in and placed within the required setbacks. They are not in close proximity to the house or the upstairs unit #3, nor will they be used or accessed in any way by short term renters. As to the tree, action for significantly trimming the tree and cutting off the dead sections has been underway. One arborist started the job, trimmed a few of the limbs, and had to stop due to equipment issues. Since then, I have had three arborists come and give me quotes. I am awaiting a job date from one of those arborists as soon as they have room in their schedule. In the same area, the asphalt parking spot with the bamboo roots has never been used for unit #3, nor do I intend to use it for that purpose as it is far away from the entrance. In addition, there is no parking requirement for this property or its short-term rental. However, I do plan to address the bamboo roots regardless. I hope I have adequately addressed the comments raised for my application to move forward. 1 appreciate the time and consideration given to this process. Thank you, James Yang On Wed, Aug 14, 2024, 9:28 AM Veronica Allen <veronica.alleno shland.or.us> wrote: Hi James! You sure can. We are open 9am to 3prn but normally take lunch around 12-1 ish. Much thanks, Veronica Allen, CFM, Associate Planner Pronouns She/Her M City of Ashland Community Development 51 Winburn Wad, Ashland, Oregon 97520 541.552.2042 1 TTY 800.735.2900 The only comment I wish to make on the conditional permit application is this: "The city may wish to require that the two asphalt parking places off the north alley be repaved dee to major buckling from bamboo roots." Zip County: ASHIi ANO 1OR— _..!fi1�S�%t-3..— — Bnrrower: rasa: 10062367 12' Cov. Porch 124 ft i 28' WCarport COo First Floor 360 ft 10' 763 ft2 M DOf 12' 15' 13` BLDG 2 N 19. 23' 8. 2' 2' N EO First Floor 24` Studio 1616 ft2, 240 ft2 Second Floor m �, 996 ft2 12 , Cov peck 48 ft2 i 24' ------' CTOfe orch 24` rn E18—j 8' --------_` 18` P Shed N BLDG 1. 86 fts r 20 ft 96 ft2 loor 1616 ftz GP Shed 240.00 ft' d Floor 2 996 fit Studio 360 ft2 loor 763 ft2 Carport 80.00 ft2 7irst GP Shed 48 ft2 Gov Deck 24.00 ft2 Gov. Porch 100 ft2 Gov. Porch MEMEMENEWIMMM Address: Clay l state; s ... .. ASHCAN©7 OR P � _ Borrower - --- ---- - - v�b6�i�1 3 �:ericCer ar Tient:- _--- �c�dress: — I " 19' 23' M First Floor 1616 ft2 24' Cov, Porch 1ooft2 18' 10062367 12 Cov. Porch .24 f?, 28' w Carport qa 360 142 1 N First Floor 763 ft2 12' 15' 13' BLDG 2 rn - Fn 2' 2' 24' GP Shed W q 240 ft2 b Second Floor 996 ft2 12' Cov Deck L 48 ft2 -i 24' 18` P Shad iv BLDG 1 96 ftz ,- 20 ft NonlivingLiving Area Area First Floor 1616 ft2 GP Shed 96 ft2 Second Floor 996 ft2 GP Shed 240.00 ft2 First Floor 763 ft2 Carport 360 ft2 GP Shed 80.00 ft2 Cov Deck 48 ft2 Cov. Porch 24.00 ft2 Cov. Porch 100 ft2 TotalArea •unded): 3375 ft' Total Non -Living Area (rounded): 948 ff Subject Property: 156 Fifth Street I have some questions and concerns about this application. First is about the number of units. The application says this is a request to operate a two -unit Traveler's Accommodation. I'm not clear what that means. Does that mean the creation of two Traveler's Accommodations, or a Traveler's Accomodation that is in a two -unit building (the building in question has had three units in it), or a Traveler's Accommodation on a property that is zoned R-2? If it's two separate Traveler's Accommodations, or a two-bedroom accomodation (possibly four people, two cars), I would think that affects the need for off-street parking. The parking is one of my concerns. This property has had four off-street parking places made: three in the back and one along the alley from Fifth Street. Since then, a roof was built over one of the back parking places. Consequently walls were added, and that parking space is no longer a parking space but a storage shed. The parking spot along the alley coming in from Fifth Street is also not available for a vehicle to park in since it is occupied by furniture and appliances, or by building supplies, things to go to the dump, etc. So there are only two off-street parking places presently, practically speaking. One of the consequences.of this is, for instance, an RV owned by one of the tenants is stored on Fifth Street and takes up prime (shady) parking in front of our property. I believe an off-street parking spot should be made available for the storing of this tenant's RV, as well as for the people using Travelers Accomodations. The owner has previously been renting three units and living in the fourth, so presumably he already has a City Business License. (?) The owner has added multiple smaller structures, at least three besides the enclosed parking structure. Presumably they conform to regulations about permits, set --backs, development and use.(?) am glad that a fire marshal inspection is part of the process. For several years I've had concern about the poplar tree just behind the main building. This tree is tall and the upper two-thirds of it are dead. Its base is not close enough to the alley to qualify as something the City will look into as affecting the power lines. But its height makes it easily within range of failing on them. An adjacent poplar in this group of poplars, same distance from the alley, fell over about 20 years ago and landed on the power lines, snapping the power pole off at 3 feet from ground level, and the weight of it all landed on a house on our property across the alley. It did considerable damage. The fallen wires could have easily started a fire. Thankfully an alert neighbor saw the tree starting to go over and called it in, so the fallen live wires were quickly dealt with. The tree itself took 10 hours and two cherry -pickers to remove. I'm worried that this tree, or major parts of it, may also cause problems if it's not attended to. I've spoken to Jaynes, the owner, about it, but it remains on a "to do" list. I hope the fire marshal will take a look at it and give their opinion. It's important to me that relations with my neighbor James remain friendly. Please let the source of these questions and concerns remain anonymous, Thanks. NOTICE OF APPLICATION PLANNING ACTION: PA -T1-2024-00242 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 156 Fifth Street OWNERIAPPLICANT: James Yang DESCRIPTION: A request for Conditional Use Permit approval to operate a two -unit Traveler's Accommodation where the owner will reside in the downstairs unit (#2) and the short-term rental will be in the upstairs unit (#3) of an existing residential structure. There are also two other existing long-term rental units on site for a total of four units. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Multi -Family Residential; ZONING: R-2; MAP: 39-1 E -09 -AC; TAX LOT: 3800 NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: July 30, 2024 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: August 13, 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 51 Wlnburn Way Tei: 541.488.5305 Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2050 ashlcind.or.us TTY: 800.735.2900 AS H L A N 17"W' The Ashland Planning Division Staff has received a complete application for the property noted on Page 1 of this notice. A copy of the application, including all documents, evidence and applicable criteria are available online at "What's Happening in my City" at https://gis,ashland.or,usldevelopmentproposalsI. Copies of application materials will be provided at reasonable cost, if requested. Application materials may be requested to be reviewed in-person at the Ashland Community Development & Engineering Services Building, 51 Winburn Way, via a pre -arranged appointment by calling (541) 488-5305 or emailing planning(@ashiand.or.us. Any affected property owner or resident has a right to submit written comments within the 14 -day comment period to planning @ashland. or,us or to the City of Ashland Planning Division, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520 prior to 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date shown on Page 1. 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 the application, 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 Staffs 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, If you have questions or comments concerning this request, please feel free to contact Veronica Allen at 541-552-2042 or veronica. alien a)ashland. or. us In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator's office at 541-488-6002 (TTY phone number 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 Title 1). CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS (See https://ashiand.municipal.codes/LandUse/18.5.4.050 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. 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. 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. 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, 14 a 9. Similarity in scale, bulk, and coverage. Generation of traffic and effects on surrounding streets. Increases in pedestrian, bicycle, and mass transit use are considered beneficial regardless of capacity of facilities. Architectural compatibility with the impact area Air quality, including the generation of dust, odors, or other environmental pollutants. Generation of noise, light, and glare. The development of adjacent properties as envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan. Other factors found to be relevant by the approval authority for review of the proposed use. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 51 Winburn Way Tel: 541.488,5305 Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2050 ashlond.o,.us TTY: 800.735.2900 - "Nw L N *4 DO" A conditional use permit shall not allow a use that is prohibited or one that is not permitted pursuant to this ordinance. 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 18,32 Croman Mill District, developed at an intensity of 0.60 gross floor to area ratio, complying with all ordinance requirements. I. 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. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 51 Winburn Way Tel: 541.488.5305 Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2050 asiarnd.or.us TTY: 800.735.2900 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 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. TRAVELERS' ACCOMMODATIONS 18.2.3.220 Where travelers' accommodations and accessory travelers' accommodations are allowed, they require a Conditional Permit under chapter 18.5.4, are subject to Site Design Review under chapter 18.5,2, and shall meet the following requirements. See definitions of travelers' accommodation and accessory travelers' accommodation in part 18-6. A. Travelers' Accommodations and Accessory Travelers' Accommodations. Travelers' accommodations and accessory travelers' accommodations shall meet all of the following requirements. 1. An accommodation must meet all applicable building, fire, and related safety codes at all times and must be inspected by the Fire Department before occupancy following approval of a Conditional Use Permit and periodically thereafter pursuant to AMC 15.28. 2. The business -owner of a travelers' accommodation or the property owner of an accessory travelers' accommodation must maintain a City business license and pay all transient occupancy tax in accordance with AMC 4.24 and AMC 6.04 as required. 3. Advertising for an accommodation must include the City planning action number assigned to the land use approval. 4. Offering the availability of residential property for use as an accommodation without a valid Conditional Use Permit approval, current business license and transient occupancy tax registration is prohibited and shall be subject to enforcement procedures. Travelers' Accommodations. In addition to the standards described above in section 18.23.220.A, travelers' accommodations shall meet all of the following requirements. 1. The property is located within 200 feet of a boulevard, avenue, or neighborhood collector as identified on the Street Dedication Map in the Comprehensive Plan. Distances to the property from a boulevard, avenue, or neighborhood collector shall be measured via a public street or public alley to a lot line. 2. During operation of a travelers' accommodation, the property on which the travelers' accommodation is sited must be the primary residence of the business -owner, "Business -owner" shall be defined as a person or persons who own the property and accommodation outright; or who have entered into a lease agreement with the property owner(s) allowing for the operation of the accommodation. Such lease agreement must specifically state that the property owner is not involved in the day-to-day operation or financial management of the accommodation and that the business -owner has actual ownership of the business and is wholly responsible for all operations associated with the accommodation, and has actual ownership of the business. 3. The primary residence on the site must be at least 20 years old. The primary residence may be altered and adapted for travelers' accommodation use, including expansion of floor area. Additional structures may be allowed to accommodate additional units, but must be in conformance with all setback and lot coverage standards of the underlying zone. 4. The number of travelers' accommodation units allowed shall be determined by the following criteria. a. The total number of units, including the business -owners unit, shall be determined by dividing the total square footage of the lot by 1,800 square feet. Contiguous lots under the same ownership may be combined to increase lot area and the number of units, but not in excess of the maximum established by this ordinance, The maximum number of accommodation units shall not exceed nine per approved traveler's accommodation with primary lot frontage on boulevard streets. For travelers' accommodation without primary lot frontage on a designated boulevard, but within 200 feet of a boulevard, avenue, or neighborhood collector street, the maximum number of units shall be seven. Street designations shall be as determined by the Street Dedication Map in the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 51 Winburn Way Tel: 541.488.5305 Ashland, Oregon 97520 rax: 547.552.2050 ashlarLd.or.us TTY: 800.735.2900 il CITY OF ASH'LwAND Comprehensive Plan. Distances to the property from a boulevard, avenue, or neighborhood collector shall be measured via a public street or public alley to a lot line, b. Excluding the business -owner's unit and the area of the structure it will occupy, there must be at least 400 square feet of gross interior floor space remaining per unit. 5. Each accommodation must have one off-street parking space and the business -owner's unit must have two parking spaces. All parking spaces shall be in conformance with chapter 18.4.3. 6. Only one ground or wall sign, constructed of a non -plastic material, non -interior illuminated, and a maximum of six square feet total surface area is allowed. Any exterior illumination of signage shall be installed such that it does not directly illuminate any residential structures adjacent or nearby the travelers' accommodation in accordance with subsection 18.4.4.050.0.1. 7. An annual inspection by the Jackson County Health Department shall be conducted as required by the laws of Jackson County or the State of Oregon. 8. Transfer of business -ownership of a travelers' accommodation shall be subject to all requirements of this section and conform with the criteria of this section. Any further modifications beyond the existing approval shall be in conformance with all requirements of this section. C. Accessory Travelers' Accommodations. In addition to the standards in section 18.2,3.220.A, accessory travelers' accommodations shall meet all of the following requirements. 1. The operator of the accessory travelers' accommodation must be the property owner and the property must be the operator's primary residence. The operator must be present during operation of the accessory travelers' accommodation. 2. The property is limited to having one accessory travelers' accommodation unit, covered under a single reservation and consisting of two or fewer bedrooms. Meals are not provided and kitchen cooking facilities are not permitted with an accessory travelers' accommodation, with the exception of kitchen cooking facilities for the primary residence. 3. The total number of guests occupying an accessory travelers' accommodation must not exceed two people per bedroom. 4. The property must have two off-street parking spaces. The total number of guest vehicles associated with the accessory travelers' accommodation must not exceed one. 5. Signs are not permitted in conjunction with the operation of an accessory travelers' accommodation. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 51 Winburn Way Tel: 541.488.5305 Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2050 IrF1 ashla nd.nr.us TTY: 800.735.2900 AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING STATE OF OREGON ) County of Jackson ) The undersigned being first duly sworn states that, 1. I am employed by the City of Ashland, 20 East Main Street, Ashland, Oregon 97520, in the Community Development Department. 2 On July 30, 2024 l caused to be mailed, by regular mail, in a sealed envelope with postage fully prepaid, a copy of the attached planning action notice to each person listed on the attached mailing list at such addresses as set forth on this list under each person's name for Planning Action #PA -T1-2024-00242, 156 Fifth Street. -Iichae(Suffivan Signature of Employee GAo=m-devWanningtPlanning Ae6onsVAs by Streeff-T Or Street (5th)1FiM_156IRffL.156_PA-Ti-2024-M242WoticingTiflh_156_PA-Ti-202400242_NC3C_AlSdavil of Wdling.docx 7!3412024 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC3300 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC4400 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC3900 ADAMS FRANCES M (TOD) BINGHAM M S/ELIZABETH C CARMICHAEL LYNNE TRSTEE FBO 157 SIXTH ST 50 W NEVADA ST 416 GREENFIELD AVE ASHLAND, OR 97520 ASHLAND, OR 97520 SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC4000 CONKLIN LYN E TRUSTEE 3120 S STAGE RD MEDFORD, OR 97501 PA -T1-2024-00242 CURRENT RESIDENT 156 FIFTH ST #3 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391E09AC4200 HERSCH MICHAEL S TRUSTEE ET A 561 C ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391E09AC3100 MCINTYRE MARTHA M REV LIV TRU 548 N MAIN ST 430 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC2900 PETTEE MARK G 536 TULIPAN WAY UNIT B TALENT, OR 97540 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC4100 STEINFELD DAVID E TRUSTEE ET 107 5TH ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC4500 TERMUEHLEN ERIC TRUSTEE ET AL 712 SALVATIERRA ST STANFORD, CA 94305 156 Fifth 5t NOC 07/30/24 24 PA -T1-2024-00242 391E09AB7200 CROW CONSTANCE (CONNIE) E TRU PO BOX 1131 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 CURRENT RESIDENT 154 FIFTH ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T 1-2024-00242 391 E09AB7000 ITALIAN TRUST ET AL 692 B ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AB7100 ORE SHAKESPEARE FEST ASSOC PO BOX 158 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391E09AC2800 SIMON EMILY REV TRUST ET AL PO BOX 1014 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391E09AC3200 STONE GLORIA I TRUSTEE ET AL 153 SIXTH ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC3800 YANG JAMES 2860 E FORK RD WILLIAMS, OR 97544 PA -T1-2024-00242 CURRENT RESIDENT 156 FIFTH ST #1 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC3000 FITCH FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC 7525 ADAMS RD TALENT, OR 97540 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AB7500 KAUFMAN JAMIE DESMOND/DAVID 556 B ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AB7300 PERLOFF FRED R/LAURA E 164 5TH ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AC4300 SMITH MORTON I TRUSTEE ET AL 129 FIFTH ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA -T1-2024-00242 391 E09AB7400 SZANTO VICTOR ET AL PO BOX 11274 ZEPHYR COVE, NV 89448 PA -T1-2024-00242 YANG JAMES 156 FIFTH ST #2 ASHLAND, OR 97520 1, 0 City of Ashland Community Development Department 51 Winburn Way Ashland, OR 97520 Telephone: 541-488-5305 Inspection Line: 541-552-2080 Plan Type: Type I Planning Action Work Class: Type I Planning Action PERMIT NUMBER PA -T1-2024-00242 [Apply Date: 7/22/2024 Ma &Tax Lot .' Pro e" Address...... 391 E09AC3800 156 Fifth St 3 Owner: James Yang Owner 156 Fifth St 2 Address: Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: (541) 324-7889 Project Description Short Term Rental/Special Use Permit Applicant: James Yang Applicant 156 Fifth St 2 Address: Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: (541) 324-7889 Fee Description: Amount: Conditional Use Permit (Type I) $1,315.50 Applicant: Date: Total Fees] $1,315.50 ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION I'17nntni� I)r�'��;tnts ��jj p°q I 1l'rsihtrnr Il:tt.:1 hl;,ttd l M c7 i `1'f# � # t '' °a 2. 5il .Ig4.53E15 I <re ��1-iffy nilElri 1 _ i nF4l'RIPTff1N Or P17fl rr.T 1 �1 t)1 � , ! L Y 2ESCRIPTIQU OF PROPERTY Pureeing LEED'i+Cerlillcitron? ❑ YES EJ NO Streit Address _� r l^ - I ��i -� '_, :1 r •r (.i (.. i C } r, Assessors Chap No 39 11 - Tax Lot(sl �(�� Zenlnq Comp Plan pesEgnation APPLICANT N313,e C l tE �tl Phone 1 �(' I. Cifti' Y��,l,�� ([ 3 Zip �7 PROPERTY OWNER 4� Name -..-J Lt PYi.r �•' CL. c1 Phone _<._ ....�..9 L Et,la,l 4lf r"/l� `m (_..,.`= Address i ! �� 55Ui��� CE4y_ il�.fLc),CE Zip �1 SURVEYOR, ENGINEER. ARCIilTECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OTHER Title ._ Name // Phan E-1014 Address City i Title Name ,ihone E -Mail r Address _ City Zip Zip -_ Y�il I hen:by cerlily rhai the statements and lrrfarwb+ n conlarned in Ihrs ah[ lrcairon, Including fire enclosed clraEvmgs nd rho rcqurred fndrngs of fact. are 1n all mspecls, ` frac nrnd rorreci f understand that ail properly pans must b9 shown on (lie drawings and v+srh,e upon the site rnsnecwn in file evenl (hr: Fins are not sh ivo or thr=rr 10c3hon found to he intoned. fire order assumes full responsrbIhly. f further lrndorstand that if this request is subscqucnity contesled. the brnden will be on me to r_5r, bl 1) 1J (hat t produced suprcrent factual evidence at the heannglo suFporf Ihrs request, 2) 111a1 the findings of fact fum+shcdprslilres Ike granloq of the request 2) IV file findings of facl furnished by me are adequalo; and further dl that , ft stiuctures or rmprovemcnts are propody localed on the ground. Far?u+e In tb,s regard will rosuf( mosf khely in net only the request being sat aside, bul also possibly In nny structures being borlt in re(once thereon being required to he rrmov'_ inti rnw, llf� hjvv any douhls. 1 ani advised to seek competent profcss+?nal advice rid assrsfance ilea 5J �N rJ _ t Dale As owaaof io prep nvoft t this request, I have read and understood the complete application and its consequences to me as <? property 0lVn6r . Property 0* s igna ure (required) Date Dale ReceE cd-' Zoning Permit Type Filing I=ce S � OVER 94 Narrative - Short Term Rental Request - Historic District in Ashland I, property owner, .tames Yang reside at 156 5th Street in Apt 2 of the house. I purchased this property and 2 story 1881 home in 2012. My intention has always been to utilize the multiple spaces here and apartment -like -set-up for rental income, for my family and extended family, and for more of a communa[-type setting. I have been working with long-term rentals here for many years now. Due to financial concerns and a desire to be able to host my now older children, family members and other out of town guests, [ would like to shift one of my units (the upper unit #3) into a short-term rental. I live in the unit adjacent/below, full-time, and have for many years since its purchase. The upstairs Unit 3 has been kept in great rental condition throughout the time I have owned it. There are 2 bedrooms, 1 office, 1 bathroom, a full kitchen, and 1 dining/living room. All amenities are in place and are in good -standing. All criteria are met in this rental unit. (see additional information on the application) The property is located on 5th St within 200 ft of B St so meets the requirements for a travelers accommodation. The lot size is 14,200 sq. ft. allowing for multiple traveler accommodation units (7). There is ample parking directly out front of the entrance to the apartment on 5th St. The upstairs interior space is 900 sq.ft. The unit I live in is 700 sq.ft. (see the attached scaled drawing) We do not intend to erect any signage for this short term rental. Unit numbers have already been in place and visible from the street. The short term rental will not include access to the backyard, the unit will continue to be accessed through the front walkway and its entrance only on the front porch. (see the attached scaled drawing and photo) I am full-time on property, continually tending to all property -related issues, gardening and landscaping, etc. I do not have any irrigation systems. There is no further development needed or planned on the grounds, landscapes, or structures. Everything is already in place. Thank you for your time and consideration. 1 am hoping the special use of this home can benefit my family and friends, and add value to the community of Ashland and the traveler's who visit. Being in the historic district this home and property is walkable, beautiful, safe, and charming. Al for Utility Services Remit Portion sAMES YANG 156 FIFTH ST 6512W024 TO W2 1124 81It Nr nber 'Guslmer Nozer Ars rnt N6mbw Pei t t31�.t ra3r ee Due'tleie a! 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