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Home My WebLink About1999-11-03 Historic MINASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Minutes November 3, 1999 CALL TO ORDER At 7:35 p.m., Allan Sandier and Ed Bemis presented the latest detail drawings of their proposed building on Lithia Way, which will be known as the Mojo Club. This was a follow up of their planning action, which was heard at the September 8 meeting. At 8:00 p.m., Chairperson Lewis called the meeting to order at the Community Center. Members present were Jim Lewis, Terry Skibby, Gary Foil, Curt Anderson, Dale Shostrom, Kay Maser, Joan Steele and Vava Bailey. Also present were City Council Liaison Cameron Hanson, Associate Planner Mark Knox and Secretary Sonja Akerman. Member Keith Chambers was unable to attend the meeting. Steele moved to amend the agenda in order to take action on the submitted drawing that was not on the agenda prior to other business. Foil seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Mainly, the Commissioners discussed the column width at the base and the width of the bellyband. Sandier stated they are leaning toward real granite for the base of the building. He volunteered to come back with the actual stone when the decision is made. Since the bellyband will be constructed with a different material, Shostrom said he did not feel it needed to be as wide as was drawn since it will stand out on its own. Skibby moved to accept the revised plan as presented. Foil seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed. Sandier related a time capsule was found under a portion of the cement slab in the Old Masonic Temple. It was first buried in 1876, then opened and additional material added in 1954. The only portion opened so far has revealed a list of items enclosed, which include coins, newspapers, flour from the flour mill and wool from the woolen mill. A grand opening of the box will be held on December2 at 10:00 a.m. in the new Masonic Temple on Clover Lane. Southern Oregon Historical Society will be in charge of opening the box. Historian Kay Atwood will be writing a narrative, which will be on display with the contents of the box in the passageway of the Old Masonic Temple. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Steele pointed out in the second paragraph on the second page of the October 6, 1999 minutes, clearstory should be clerestory. Bailey then moved and Steele seconded the Minutes of the October 6, 1999 meeting be approved as corrected. The motion was unanimously passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS Planning Action 99-119 Conditional Use Permit 737 Siskiyou Boulevard Sean and Mardi McKellips Knox reported this application is for a transfer of ownership for the Adam's Cottage Bed & Breakfast. The new owners plan to lease the business for one year before they move to Ashland. Once the owners relocate, they will need to go through this process again. The property owners want everything run at high standards because they don't want to lose the clientele. Foil moved to recommend approval of this planning action. Bailey seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. BUILDING PERMITS Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of October follow: 139 East Main Street 163 Granite Street 451 Holly Street 453 Holly Street Emma Inc. Frances Sharkey Morgan Pacific LLC Morgan Pacific LLC Remodel 2nd Story Addition SFR-A SFR-A 455 Holly Street 457 Holly Street 459 Holly Street 461 Holly Street 463 Holly Street 465 Holly Street 467 Holly Street 128 Wimer Street 67 Woolen Way 99 Central Avenue 393 East Main Street 135 Oak Street Morgan Pacific LLC Morgan Pacific LLC Morgan Pacific LLC Morgan Pacific LLC Morgan Pacific LLC Morgan Pacific LLC Morgan Pacific LLC Brian Almquist Cameron Hanson Community Health Center Ashland Antiques & Fine Collectibles Internet Marketing Guild SFR-A SFR-A SFR-A SFR-A SFR-A SFR-A SFR-A Deck Remodel/Finish Porch Sign Sign Sign REVIEW BOARD Following is the November schedule for the Review Board, which meets every Thursday from 3:00 to at least 3:30 p.m. in the Planning Department: November 4 November 10 November 18 November 24 December 2 Skibby, Foil, Anderson and Bailey Skibby, Foil and Maser Skibby, Chambers and Maser Skibby, Steele and Lewis Skibby, Steele and Bailey OLD BUSINESS Project Assignments for Planning Actions PA# 96-086 PA# 97-018 PA# 98-039 PA# 98-045 PA# 98-047 PA# 99-02O PA# 99-062 PA# 99-102 PA #99-108 685 "A" Street 661 "B" Street Holly Street 122 Church Street Between 548 & 628 North Main Street 525 "A" Street Van Ness Avenue 141 Lithia Way 340 Oak Street Anderson and Lewis Lewis Steele and Lewis Bailey Foil Lewis Foil Shostrom Shostrom Grant for National Reqister Web Site Knox stated the Ashland site should be on line by the first of the year. The web site can be checked out at www.cr, nps..qov/nr. Skibby noted the Review Board had talked with Brandon Goldman about getting posters made of the photos that will include the historic and current photos. Large color posters would cost $35.00 because they would be individually printed on the large color printer in the office. If Goldman can get a mylar printed, it may be possible to get that copied for less. He will check it out. Goal Setting/Orientation Meetinq -January 5, 2000 The Commission brainstormed ideas for the January meeting. Among the topics are Why is the Historic Commission here? What are the basics for maintaining consistency in decisions? Also to be' discussed will be the Comprehensive Plan, demolition ordinance, demolition/moving permits, case studies for various types of planning actions, and zoning regulations. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes November 3, 1999 NEW BUSINESS Upcoming Displays at SOHS Ashland Site Lewis related he had attended a Southern Oregon Historical Society meeting. The Ashland location has rotating displays as do the Medford and Jacksonville sites. One of the ideas at the meeting was to have Ashland citizens bring in their memorabilia/collectionsfor display. He invited the Commissioners to stop by and talk with Jay Leighton, curator of the Ashland Southern Oregon Historical Society site. The office is open from noon to 4:00 Wednesday through Saturday. OSFA Theater Expansion Lewis reported he had spoken at the City Council meeting the previous evening regarding the Oregon Shakespeare Festival plan to build another theater. He said he wanted to reinforce the fact that Carpenter Hall will be remaining in its current location. He would also like to see Carpenter Hall better utilized by local groups. ADJOURNMENT It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes November 3, 1999 ASHLAND COlvlHISSION Agenda November 3, 1999 HISTORIC !. CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. - ASHLAND COMMUNITY CENTER (59 Winburn Way) !!. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 6, 1999 !il. PUBLIC HEARINGS: PLANNING ACTION 99-119 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a transfer of ownership of a four-unit traveler's accommodation and manager's unit located at 737 Siskiyou Boulevard. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Multi-Family Residential; Zoning: R-2; Assessor's Map #: 39 1E 09 DA; Tax Lot: 4200. APPLICANT: Sean ~: Mardi McKellips iV. OLD BUSINESS: A. Review Board ~> appointments/volunteers B. Project Assignments for Planning Actions Ce Update on National Register Web Site ~ Ashland should be on line around January ~ Check out the web site at the following address: www.cr, nps.gov/nr D. Brainstorm Ideas for Goal Setting/Orientation Meeting in January E. Other V. NEW BUSINESS: A. Update Membership List B. Discuss Upcoming Displays at Southern Oregon Historical Society Ashland Site C. Discuss Oregon Shakespeare Festival Proposal for New Theater/Parking Area Expansion D. Other Vi. ADJOURNMENT