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HEARINGS BOARD
MINUTES
DECEMBER 14, 1993
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m. by Brent Thompson. Other
Commissioners present were Michael Bingham and Larry Medinger. Staff present
were McLaughlin, Knox and Yates.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND FINDINGS
The Minutes and Findings of the November 9, 1993 Hearings Board were approved.
TYPE II PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLANNING ACTION 93-142
REQUEST FOR A BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT AND VARIANCE FOR A
PARCEL LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MOUNTAIN AVENUE, NEAR HERSEY
STREET. A VARIANCE IS REQUESTED TO ALLOW FOR THE PARCEL TO HAVE
A WIDTH GREATER THAN ITS DEPTH AND A WIDTH IN EXCESS OF 150 FEET
IN LENGTH.
APPLICANT: CITY OF ASHLAND
Site visits were made by all.
STAFF REPORT
McLaughlin reported that the design and purpose of this application is to make a
boundary line adjustment for the future location of the electric substation. Any other
area surrounding this parcel will be acquired by the City for park land. The lot
dimensions are unique and require a variance. Staff believes the circumstances for
this application are unique and the variance should be allowed.
Medinger is concerned that the substation could be an eyesore if located right on
Mountain Avenue. He would like to see it located further from the road.
Thompson wondered if there could be any latitude where the substation could be
placed on the lot. McLaughlin noted the substation was about 100' by 100' and the
property is 300' deep. McLaughlin explained that several public hearings have been
held with regard to placement of the substation.
PUBLIC HEARING
No one came forth to speak.
COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION AND MOTION
Thompson believed the Council studied the siting of the substation and got citizen
input and has handled the issue fairly.
Medinger said the notice does not say anything about the substation.
Thompson added that if it turns out this is not a generally known future location of the
substation, he would have a hard time voting for the Conditional Use Permit when it
comes up for approval.
Bingham also felt the Council studied this thoroughly.
Bingham moved to approve, Thompson seconded, and the motion carried with
Medinger casting the dissenting vote.
APPROVAL OF FINDINGS
Planning Action 93-142 Findings were approved with Medinger casting a "no" vote.
TYPE I PLANNING ACTION
PLANNING ACTION 93-139
REQUEST FOR A MINOR LAND PARTITION TO DIVIDE A 31,845 SQUARE FOOT
LOT INTO THREE LOTS CONSISTING OF 7,457, 7,629 AND 16,758 SQUARE
FEET. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY SITE IS LOCATED AT 235 NEVADA STREET.
APPLICANT: DAN BUNN
Medinger is opposed to subdivision by minor land partition.
Thompson believes there should be some sort of pedestrian link to the north. He
believes there should be a policy to require a pedestrian easement if any development
goes over a block. There seemed agreement that there would be a bridge over the
creek in the next 50 years. This action was approved.
ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION
HEARINGS BOARD
MINUTES
DECEMBER 14, 1993
PLANNING ACTION 93-140
REQUEST FOR A SITE REVIEW TO ADD A WOMEN'S BATHROOM, OFFICE &
STORAGE SPACE, AND A MECHANICAL ROOM TO THE ANGUS BOWMER
THEATRE BUILDING. THE ADDITION'S EXTERIOR COLORS, MATERIALS, AND
DESIGN ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE EXISTING PRIMARY BUILDING. THE
SUBJECT ADDITION CAN GENERALLY BE DESCRIBED AS BEING LOCATED ON
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE ANGUS BOWMER THEATRE OFF OF
PIONEER STREET.
APPLICANT: OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
This action was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 93-141
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ADDITIONAL
TRAVELLER'S ACCOMMODATION UNIT (BRINGING THE TOTAL TO FOUR
UNITS PLUS THE MANAGER'S) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 271 BEACH
STREET. APPLICANT: DALE SWIRE
This action was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 93-144
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONVERT A 675 SQUARE
FOOT GUEST ROOM INTO AN ACCESSORY RENTAL UNIT. THE SUBJECT SITE
IS LOCATED AT 512 HERBERT STREET.
APPLICANT: MR. AND MRS. ARTHUR T. PHILLIPS
This action was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 93-146
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONVERT 500 SQUARE FEET
OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY LIVING SPACE INTO AN ACCESSORY RENTAL
UNIT. THE SUBJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 596 HELMAN STREET.
APPLICANT: JULIE NORMAN
This action was approved.
ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION
HEARINGS BOARD
MINUTES
DECEMBER 14, 1993
PLANNING ACTION 93-147
REQUEST FOR A SITE REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 10,000
SQUARE FOOT OFFICE/WAREHOUSE LOCATED AT 385 WILLIAMSON WAY.
APPLICANT: Mark Reitinger
This action was approved.
PLANNING ACTION 93-149
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL, GRADES K-5, TO BE LOCATED IN THE EXISTING CHURCH
FACILITIES AT 188 GARFIELD STREET.
APPLICANT: CHRISTIAN CENTER
This action was called up for a public hearing.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION
HEARINGS BOARD
MINUTES
DECEMBER 14, 1993