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Minutes
March 3, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at the Community Center by Chairperson Jim Lewis at 7:35 p.m. Members present were Jim
Lewis, Terry Skibby, Gary Foil, Joan Steele, Joyce Cowan, Dale Shostrom, Vava Bailey and Keith Chambers. Also present
were City Council Liaison Cameron Hanson, Associate Planner Mark Knox and Secretary Sonja Akerman. Member Curt
Anderson was unable to attend the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Foil moved and Cowan seconded the Minutes of the February 3, 1999 meeting be approved as submitted. The motion was
unanimously passed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Planning Action 99-014
Conditional Use Permit
'1'17 Third Street
Rosemary Silva
Knox reported this application is for the conversion of the existing medical office in the rear of the property to a one-unit
traveler's accommodation. The applicant owns Colonel Silsby's, which is adjacent to 117 Third Street. No exterior changes
are proposed. The main house on the property will remain as a rental unit. The medical office, which was built in 1993, has
more impact than a traveler's accommodation unit will have.
Chambers asked about the owner-occupancy requirement and Knox clarified since the applicant owns the property next door
and lives there, she meets the requirement.
Chambers moved and Foil seconded to recommend approval of this planning action to the Hearings Board. The motion was
unanimously passed.
Planning Action 99-01
Conditional Use Permit
259% "B" Street
Stephen Sacks
Knox explained this application is basically the same as the previous one. The owner of the property seeks to convert the
existing 400 square foot guest house to a one-unit traveler's accommodation. The main house was built in 1898. There will
be no exterior changes to the structures. A flagstone path will be put in from "B" Street to the unit in back for easy access.
Staff has no major concerns with this proposal and is recommending approval.
Michael Bingham, representing the applicant, stated it is likely the guests won't be driving once they arrive because of its close
proximity to downtown and the fact that the owner will be providing bicycles. Foil asked if the unit will revert back into a rental
unit if not used as a traveler's accommodation unit. Bingham affirmed it would.
When the subject of increased traffic on "B" Street came up, Lewis noted the Planning Department is in the process of sending
out questionnaires regarding traffic calming on "B" Street.
Steele moved to recommend approval of this proposal to the Hearings Board. Skibby seconded the motion and it was
unanimously approved.
Planning Action 99-021
Final Plan Approval
Holly Street
Evan ArcherdlHal Dresner
Knox related Outline Plan for this proposal was approved in May of 1998. This application is for Final Plan approval. Very little
has changed from the Historic Commission perspective. Designer Bill Emerson has incorporated changes the Historic
Commission had requested last May. This request is for a nine unit (three-triplex) development. Staff is happy with the
application and the traditional design.
Skibby noted the designer has been to the Review Board on several occasions. Emerson added the elevations he submitted
reflect all the changes which were recommended.
Chambers asked about the tree that recently came down. Evan Archerd answered Tom Myers (Upper Limb-It) took it down
because it was dying. He also said no more trees would come out, only a few bushes.
Skibby moved and Bailey seconded to recommend approval of this application. The motion passed unanimously.
Planning Action 99-020
Site Review
525 "A" Street
Peter Brunner and Cynthia White
Knox explained this application is for a mixed use building on the northeast corner of Fourth and "A" Streets. 75% of the lower
level will be office space; the rest will be commercial. The second story comprises three apartments. The same owner and
architect built the structure on the adjacent lot last year. The design is attractive and reminiscent of the adjacent building,
however, its own features stand out also. Parking will be on the rear and side. Knox stated the Land Use Ordinance allows
up to 25% shared parking spaces and this proposal is requesting 21% to be shared (3 spaces). The courtyard will be shared
between the two buildings and landscaping will be similar.
Skibby asked about the location of the utility meters. Knox responded they will be located on the front of the building. Architect
Jerome White stated the Electric Department is requiring the meter boxes to either be on the front of the building or within five
feet of the front on the side. Because of the design of the building and the length of the other lines for the adjacent building,
this was the only feasible location. It will, however, be screened. White conveyed the design is similar to the adjacent building
because when both lots were purchased, a long range plan was developed. The new building will be 30 feet longer and it will
be brought out four feet at Fourth Street. The entry is similar to the building across the street which now houses Chris Briscoe's
studio. White also stated the retail space may end up as office, however, they are planning for the highest use as far as parking
is concerned. The material and texture will be different than the adjacent building. Plaster will partially be used on the bottom
portion and will set the retail portion apart. Plaster will not include the bay. Colors will be similar but not the same - they have
not been decided upon yet. Also, there will be an awning on the new building, which will be different.
Gary Powell, 562 "A" Street, stated he is concerned about the parking and traffic on "A" Street. He is also concerned about
how big the building will be. This is a very special area and it deserves consideration. The building will blend in but half the
block will look the same. He said he appreciates the distinct differences between the new buildings that have been constructed
so far. Also, the space between the two buildings is a concern. Sound bounces off the big buildings. He has tried to buffer
the noise by planting more trees around his house. Powell related he didn't buy his house to change it but to improve it. He
wants to keep the character of the Railroad District. When asked by Powell, White responded the new building will be a third
to a half larger than the adjacent one.
Applicant Cynthia White stated when she and Peter Brunner bought the property in 1993, they wanted to offer something
unique to that corner. They liked the San Francisco-influenced design for that corner and also, they wanted to make the design
similar to the one they built last year.
Hollis Shostrom asked if an elevator would be put in. Shostrom informed him elevators were quite expensive. Cynthia White
added there will be ramps all around the building and the lower floor will be wheelchair accessible. Jerome White
acknowledged an elevator was considered but it was determined it would be too expensive. If the building were three stories
high or larger in size, ADA would require an elevator.
Jerome White said Powell brought up a good point about the changing nature of the buildings. The lots, however, were created
with a more current character than the narrow lot historic character. They feel they are keeping the historic character of the
area but in an affordable vein. He also noted the building will be the same width as the depot.
Lewis stated when the applicants received their previous approval for the adjacent building, Jerome White provided a concept
of what the building on the corner would look like. Foil noted "A" Street is designed for commercial development and the
similarity of the two adjacent buildings appeals to him. He likes the flow and consistency. Skibby added the broken lines of
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the new building add perspective to the structure. Lewis stated he likes the design from every side; it doesn't have a bad side.
The color changes, textures and awnings all give the building its own character. This will be bringing back something that was
all over town at one time.
Bailey asked what material will be dividing the portion of the building that is recessed. Jerome White answered the windows
will be framed like the others; it is difficult to see in the drawings. Shostrom stated he appreciates Powell's concerns about
the space between the two buildings, and added there will actually be 26 feet. Each building is 13 feet from the property line.
Powell was relieved to have that clarified. Shostrom then noted the second building has more detail, and the way the depth,
elevation and textures change will enhance this. Because this is a commercial corner, the proposed building will be the primary
building and will compliment the other one.
Knox added Staff also sees changes from the first building. Seventy years from now, the buildings will probably look quite
different. The consistency in the most recently constructed buildings is nice. At first there was a hodgepodge of designs.
Chambers moved and Bailey seconded to recommend approval of this application to the Planning Commission. The motion
passed unanimously.
BUILDING PERMITS
Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of February follow:
95 Winburn Way
147 North Laurel Street
638 Siskiyou Boulevard
55 Golden Spike Way
298 Hargadine Street
156 Sixth Street
300 East Main Street
155 Hillcrest Street
342 High Street
321 North Main Street
44 North Second Street
157 Church Street
41 North Main Street
City of Ashland - Parks
Ronald Foster
John McCory/W. McCormick
Karen Giese
Mark & Maddie DeRienzo
Allison Renwick
Allen Drescher
Bill & Lisa Molnar
Ralph & Sandy Nelson
Laura Shrewsbury
Trinity Episcopal Church
Goerge Hocking
Louie's
Ice Rink Cover
Re-roof
Re-roof
Remodel
Remodel
Convert Structure to Studio
Repair Sheetrock
Windows
Garage
Remodel
Enclose Porch
Remodel
Sign
REVIEW BOARD
Following is the March schedule for the Review Board, which meets every Thursday from 3:00 to at least 3:30 p.m. in the
Planning Department:
March 4th
March 11th
March 18th
March 25th
April 1st
Skibby, Foil, Bailey and Steele
Skibby, Steele, Foil and Shostrom
Skibby, Chambers and Shostrom
Skibby, Foil, Bailey and Cowan
Skibby, Chambers and Cowan
OLD BUSINESS
Project Assignments for Planning Actions
PA# I Address I Person(s) Assigned
96-086 685 "A" Street Curt Anderson/Jim Lewis
97-018 661 "B" Street Jim Lewis
98-022 112 Helman Street Vava Bailey
98-039 Holly Street Joan Steele and Joyce Cowan
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PA # Address I Person(s) Assigned
98-045 122 Church Street Vava Bailey
98-047 Between 548 & 628 North Main Street Joyce Cowan
98-070 595 North Main Street Terry Skibby and Dale Shostrom
97-072 440 East Main Street Joyce Cowan
98-075 542 "A" Street Jim Lewis
98-091 559 Scenic Drive Vava Bailey
99-020 525 "A" Street Jim Lewis
NEW BUSINESS
Movin_~ Request for 134 Church Street
Knox related this proposal is to move the existing house to another location on the same property in order to allow a larger
single family residence to be built.
Architect Fran Icenhower explained the proposal is to pick up the existing house and move it to the rear and side of the
property, leaving the front elevation as it is. The front elevation will still be facing Church Street. The owners of the property
would like to turn this house into a studio space on the second floor with garage space on the bottom floor. The side addition
and rear sunroom addition will be removed. A garage door will be installed on the Baum Street side.
The Commission discussed duplicating some of the windows on the right side more like the left side if it works for the owners
on the inside of the building. Icenhower said the stairway and closet area are in the way on that side, but she will see if any
more windows can be added. Chambers asked if it would feasible to have a single rather than a double car garage. Icenhower
answered another single car garage will be built perpendicular to the street in the new house.
Skibby said in reality, the house will be saved and turned into a carriage house. Lewis asked if the garage door could be
changed from a roll up type to a two-section one. Icenhower responded there are garage doors available now that look like
they are in two sections that open out, yet still roll up. She will do more checking. Chambers agreed with Skibby the same
building will be on the same lot with the same elevation and the front facade restored. He stated this is a creative solution.
Foil said he is concerned with what the new house will look like. He doesn't want it to block the existing historic house.
Icenhower said the historic home will be totally visible and added the design for the new house has changed considerably since
the beginning. Currently, it is designed to have a 1500 square foot footprint and will be a bungalow style. The basement area
has been expanded with this design. She said she took input from Lewis, Shostrom and Cowan when she met them on the
site and is trying to work the recommendations into the design.
Shostrom said his concern is the bulk and scale of the new house. Church Street is comprised of older historic homes and
this will be the first new home on the street. He does not want this to start a trend. Bailey asked how high the new house will
be and Icenhower answered it will be 24 to 30 feet. Chambers asked if either shed, both of which are proposed to be
demolished, is movable. Icenhower said they are both in bad shape but the smaller one may be able to withstand a move.
She added the owners would be willing to give them away if anyone wants to move them. Foil said it is important the Review
Board see the elevations of the new house and the streetscape of what the lot will look like.
Foil then moved and Chambers seconded to recommend approval of this house move to the City Council upon Review Board
examination of the proposed new house. Bailey added it will be necessary to ensure there is visual space between the two.
The motion passed with all voting aye except Bailey.
Icenhower stated she will be out of town, but Tom Taylor will bring in the elevations for the new home to the March 11 th Review
Board meeting so it can go to the City Council on March 16th.
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Masonic Temple - 25 North Main Street
Knox explained the owners of this National Register building are proposing exterior changes so a Staff Permit is required. He
clarified the changes which are proposed.
(At 10:00, Skibby moved and Foil seconded to extend the meeting until 10:30 p.m. The motion was unanimously passed.)
Skibby moved to approve the changes proposed for this building with the stipulation the signs fit the relief panels between the
first and second floors. Shostrom seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
More OLD BUSINESS
Grant for National Register Web Site
Steele said she has been working with Skibby on the details of each site.
Southern Oregon Historical Society
Since the tour which was planned for February 24th needed to be rescheduled, the Commission decided on March 24th.
Ashland Public Library
There was nothing new to report.
More NEW BUSINESS
National Historic Preservation Week - May 9-15, 1999
In discussing the annual presentation of awards, the Commission decided to hold the ceremony at the Old Armory at noon on
Friday, May 14th. This decision was based on the fact the Railroad District is soon to be placed on the National Register of
Historic Places, the Armory is already on the National Register, Southern Oregon Historical Society now has an office there,
and there is refuge from the rain if needed. There will also be a walking tour of the Downtown area. The Review Board will
discuss this further and decide upon more events.
ADJOURNMENT
With a motion by Bailey and second by Cowan, it was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at
10:33 p.m.
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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. - ASHLAND COMMUNITY CENTER - 59 Winburn Way
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 3, 1999
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PLANNING ACTION 99-014 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing
medical office to a one-unit traveler's accommodation located at 117 Third Street.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Multi-Family Residential; Zoning: R-2; Assessor's Map #:
39 1E 09 BA; Tax Lot: 8700.
APPLICANT: Rosemary Silva
PLANNING ACTION 99-018 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a one unit
traveler's accommodation at 259~/~. "B" Street. Traveler's accommodation unit to be
located in a separate accessory structure off the alley. Comprehensive Plan Designation:
Multi-Family Residential; Zoning: R-2; Assessor's Map #: 39 1E 09 BA; Tax Lot: 5200.
APPLICANT: Stephen Sacks
PLANNING ACTION 99-021 is a request for Final Plan approval of a nine-lot, nine-unit multi-
family planned unit development under the Performance Standards Option located at Holly
Street between Gresham and Idaho Streets. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Multi-Family
Residential; Zoning: R-2; Assessor's Map #: 39 1E 09 CD; Tax Lots: 5201 and 5300.
APPLICANT: Evan Archerd/Hal Dresner
PLANNING ACTION 99-020 is a request for a Site Review for an approximately 7,000
square foot mixed-use building (commercial and residential) located at 525 "A" Street.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Employment; Zoning: E-l; Assessor's Map #: 391E 09 AB;
Tax Lot: 6501.
APPLICANT: Peter Brunner and Cynthia White
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Review Board ** appointments/volunteers
2. Project Assignments for Planning Actions
3. Grant for National Register Web Site - Update
4. Set new date for SOHS tour - March 17th or 24th
5. Plans for Library - Update
6. Other
NEW BUSINESS
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Moving Request for 134 Church Street
National Historic Prese~ation Week
3. Other
ADJOURNMENT