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Home My WebLink About1997-07-02 Historic MINASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Minutes July 2, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at the Ashland Community Center by Chairperson Jim Lewis at 7:35 p.m. Members present were Jim Lewis, Terry Skibby, Vava Bailey, Dale Shostrom, Joyce Cowan and Carol Abrahamson. Also present was Associate Planner Mark Knox. Members Larry Cardinale, Keith Chambers and Curt Anderson were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Skibby moved and Abrahamson seconded to approve the June 4, 1997 Minutes as submitted. The motion was unanimously passed. STAFF REPORTS Planning Action 97-046 Conditional Use Permit 111 Third Street Rosemary A. Silva Knox explained this application is for the transfer of ownership for a traveller's accommodation. The property was approved for medical offices in April of 1983. In December of 1992, the property received approval for a five-unit traveller's accommodation. The change of ownership was administratively approved in May, but called up for a public hearing by a nearby property owner. The applicant proposes no changes, either externally or internally. Knox also noted there have been no complaints filed on this property. Staff sees no reason to not recommend approval of this application. Skibby moved and Cowan seconded to recommend approval of this application to the Planning Commission. The motion was unanimously approved. Planning Action 97-053 Modification of Previously Approved Site Review 665 and 685 "A"Street Patricia Murphy Knox gave the Staff Report, explaining that on December 12, 1996, the Planning Commission approved the construction of a health spa, including three second-story apartments. This decision was appealed to the City Council, which also approved the application subject to additional conditions. The Planning Commission approved a modification of the original building design (elimination of the multi-purpose room with the replacement of a private outdoor swimming pool) in September of 1996. This application is a request to construct the "Spa Lithia" in two phases. The second phase will include the pool court. The overall footprint will remain the same and there will be no changes to the approved project design. Staff is recommending approval. Skibby questioned the timing of the second phase. Knox answered the second phase would be built within two years after completion of the first phase. Bailey questioned the square footage of the remaining area. Knox stated it is between 3,500 and 4,000 square feet. He also related that overall, the project meets the Site Review Criteria. Cowan moved and Bailey seconded to recommend approval of this proposal. The motion passed unanimously. BUILDING PERMITS Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of June follow: 149 East Main Street 25 North Main Street 120 South Second Street 299 Scenic Drive 148 Strawberry Lane 472 Scenic Drive 62 East Main Street 320 Scenic Drive 249 "A" Street 33 1/2 North Main Street 101 Oak Street Teitelbaum Family Gold & Gems David Allen Bob & Nancy Sims David & Lisa Sherr Stonebrook OSFA Mark Greenberg Paul & Judy Comstock Wild Rose Standing Stone Brewing Reroof Remodel Accessory Unit Addition Garage Canopy Repair Interior Door Remodel Hardware Store Sign Sign REVIEW BOARD Following is the schedule (until the next meeting) for the Review Board, which meets every Thursday from 3:00 to at least 3:30 p.m. in the Planning Department: July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 Skibby, Cowan and Abrahamson Skibby, Abrahamson, Anderson and Shostrom Skibby, Cowan and Bailey Skibby, Lewis and Bailey Skibby, Lewis and Shostrom Ashland Historic Commission Minutes July 2, 1997 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS Project Assignments for Planning Actions PA# I Address Person(s) Assigned I 96-063 62-66 East Main Street Terry Skibby 96-058 264 Van Ness Avenue Jim Lewis 96-086 685 "A" Street Curt Anderson/Jim Lewis 96-110 499 Iowa Street Joyce Cowan 96-112 249 "A" Street Jim Lewis 96-139 545 "A" Street Terry Skibby 97-014 20 South First Street Joyce Cowan 96-143/97-030 136 North Second Street Terry Skibby 97-018 661 "B" Street Jim Lewis 97-032 174 Church Street Vava Bailey 97-039 78 Sixth Street Jim Lewis 97-053 565 "A" Street Jim Lewis National Historic Preservation Week The Commission briefly discussed National Historic Preservation Week. The walking tours went well. Heritage Sunday Skibby reported the Heritage Committee had a decent turn out for the picnic on June 29th. A good time was had by all. NEW BUSINESS Transformers Behind City Hall The Commission discussed the placement of the transformers in back of the City Hall, between the stairway going up to the theater and the Lincoln statue. Knox said according to John McLaughlin, the City is making every effort to screen the transformers without Ashland Historic Commission Minutes July 2, 1997 Page 3 obstructing the statue. The Commission then decided to write a letter to the City Council regarding not only the location of the above transformers, but transformers and meters in general and their appropriateness in the Historic District. Skibby volunteered to write the letter. ADJOURNMENT It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes July 2, 1997 Page 4 ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION , "x.:. ...... y,.. Agenda ¥ ~, July 2, 1997 Ie CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. - ASHLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 59 Winburn Way II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 4, 1997 llI. STAFF REPORTS: PLANNING ACTION 9%046 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to transfer ownership of a traveller's accommodation located at 111 Third Street Comprehensive Plan Designation: Multi-Family Residential; Zoning: R-2; Assessor's Map #: 39 1E 09 BA; Tax Lot: 8800. APPLICANT: Rosemary A. Silva PLANNING ACTION 97-051 is a request for a modification of a Site Review approval for phasing the construction of Spa Lithia located at 665 and 685 "A" Street. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Employment; Zoning: E-l; Assessor's Map #: 39 1E 09 AB; Tax Lot(s): 6507 and 6508. APPLICANT: Patricia Murphy IV. OLD BUSINESS: A. Review Board >~ appointments/volunteers B. Project Assignments for each Planning Action - June & July C. Review of National Historic Preservation Week D. Other V. NEW BUSINESS A. Downtown Design Review B. Transformer Location by City Hall C. Introduction of Historic Commission at August 19th City Council meeting D. Other VI. ADJOURNMENT