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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-02 Historic MINASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Minutes April 2, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at the Ashland Community Center by Chairperson Jim Lewis at 7:40 p.m. Members present were Jim Lewis, Terry Skibby, Vava Bailey, Cliff Llewellyn, Keith Chambers, Larry Cardinale and Bill Harriff (arrived at 8:10). Also present were Associate Planner Mark Knox and Secretary Sonja Akerman. Members Curt Anderson and Joyce Cowan were absent. Lewis announced Planning Action 97-018 would not be heard again tonight because nothing had changed except for the application of a Solar Waiver. The design had not been altered. This action will still be heard by the Planning Commission on April 8th. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Cardinale moved and Bailey seconded to approve the March 5, 1997 Minutes as submitted. The motion was unanimously passed. STAFF REPORTS Planning Action 97-032 Conditional Use Permit 174 Church Street David and Sandra Hoxie Knox explained this is a request to construct a 943 square foot accessory residential unit behind the existing house. The owner's son and daughter-in-law will move into the existing house and the owners, who have had the property for over 40 years, will move into the accessory unit; thus the property will remain in family ownership. Knox noted they could actually divide the property, but are not asking to do so. The applicants have met with the Review Board, which agreed with Staff the design is compatible and consistent with the existing home. Siding, extended eaves, roof pitch and window trim will be similar. Access to the new unit will be off the partially paved alley which links Church and Pine Streets. The majority of the alley is already paved, and one of the conditions of approval will be that prior to issuance of a Certificate-of-Occupancy for the accessory unit, the unpaved portion of the alley will need to be paved or a one-year bond posted. Chambers asked for clarification of the last point. Knox stated the neighbors and applicants want the alley paving completed. Skibby questioned the window spacing between the double hung windows. David Hoxie answered it will be the same as in the existing house, with l"x 6" trim. Hoxie added he will turn in a full scale set of plans for the Building Permit. Llewellyn suggested using knee braces or corbels and Lewis agreed because of the large overhang. Lewis also said 6"x 6" porch posts would look better than smaller ones. He then noted the existing house is one of the finer bungalows in town. Chambers moved to recommend approval of this planning action to the Planning Commission with the condition 1" x 6" trim be used, the roof pitch be 7V2 x 12, knee braces be used, and the porch posts be 6"x 6". Cardinale seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Planning Action 97-030 Conditional Use Permit 136 North Second Street Mary Nelke Knox gave the Staff Report for this proposal, noting the Commission should all be familiar with this planning action. The Site Review for the construction of a 1,640 square foot house on the rear of the property was approved at the March 11 Planning Commission meeting. This application is for the approval of a two-unit travellers' accommodation, with one unit being in the existing house and the other on the first floor of the new house. Parking will be in the rear off the alley. Staff feels the application should be approved. Because of the R-2 zoning and the fact that only two residential dwelling units would be allowed, one of the conditions of approval will be if the property converts to residential usage, one kitchen in the new house will be removed. This will be in the form of a deed restriction. Chambers asked about the three travellers' accommodation units versus two residential units. Knox said this is justified because a B & B unit would have less impact on the neighborhood. The person(s) renting a unit for a night or two wouldn't be doing laundry or driving as much as a permanent resident, especially because of the proximity to the downtown area. Chambers then agreed the proposed use is a good one. Skibby asked about the alley. Knox said it is paved up to the property. One of the Site Review conditions placed on the property by the Planning Commission was that the unpaved portion of the alley be paved. This will also affect the church and ICCA~ Don Greene, contractor for the applicant, stated he feels most people will walk downtown. The deed restriction is alright with the owner because the kitchen upstairs will be minimal so there would be no problem with removing it if the property reverts back to a residence. When Chambers asked when the project will begin, Greene answered it will start soon, as the owner would like to open during this year's season. (Harriff arrived at this time.) Skibby moved to recommend approval of this application to the Planning Commission and Llewellyn seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously passed. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes April 2, 1997 Page 2 BUILDING PERMITS Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of March follow: 5 North Main Street 209 Almond Street 406 Iowa Street 148 Strawberry Lane 70 Coolidge Street 20 South First Street 107 Granite Street 107 Granite Street 101 Scenic Drive 152 Helman Street 31 Water Street 499 Iowa Street 36 North Second Street 253 East Main Street 467 Scenic Drive 250 Oak Street William Purdy John & Sharon Javna David Sammons David Sherr Jack Evans Savage/Orell Jeff & Michelle Zundel Jeff & Michelle Zundel Sechan/Messner Don Wilson Haines/Couchman Tom Marvin Dale & Pierre Verger Johnny Kiwiseed, Inc. Scenic View Inn Jungle Taco Install 3 Windows Partial SFR Demolition Addition to Garage Addendum Reroof Demolition 2nd Story Addition Guest House/Garage Addition Addition Repair Flood Dam. (interior) Carport Carport Addition Sign Sign Sign 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: April 3 April 10 April 17 April 24 Bailey and Skibby Skibby, Chambers and Harriff(?) Skibby and Lewis Skibby, Lewis and Harriff(?) OLD BUSINESS Project Assignments for Planning Actions PA # I s I Person(s) .Assigned 96-063 62-66 East Main Street Terry Skibby 96-075 265 North Main Street Vava Bailey 96-071 248 Eighth Street Curt Anderson 96-058 264 Van Ness Avenue Jim Lewis Ashland Historic Commission Minutes April 2, 1997 Page 3 96-098 190 Oak Street Vava Bailey 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 National Historic Preservation Week- May 11 through May 18 The schedule of events was discussed, and Lewis reminded the members they should make every effort to be at the award ceremony, which will be on the Plaza Island at noon on Friday, May 16. Memo to City Council Regarding Ashland Pioneer Cemeteries Knox explained he will speak with Finance Director Jill Turner to determine if there would be enough money in the cemetery fund to finance Kay Atwood's completion of the cemetery nomination. Hauck suggested Staff find out what funds would be available and how easy it would be to obtain this money prior to speaking with Turner. NEW BUSINESS Historic Commission Web Paee Harriff proposed the Commission look into starting a web page as part of the City's Internet link. He suggested changing topics and historic photos periodically. The photos could be scanned into the computer. Hauck noted the City is always looking for "hot topics". It was recommended Computer Systems Manager Phil Lind come to a Review Board meeting to discuss this. Ashland Downtown Criteria Knox related he needs three members to help develop design standards for creating second and third stories in the downtown area. He would like to be able to give applicants standards they can use in designing their additions. The committee would probably meet Ashland Historic Commission Minutes April 2, 1997 Page 4 every other week for the next few months. The standards will be incorporated into current ordinances. Lewis said it would be good to do a survey first, as most of these buildings will probably involve demolitions. We will lose the buildings, but get seismic retrofitting and more floors. Knox agreed and said the key is to get in there and have design standards that give good direction and keep the historical context. The conclusive designs will probably be simplistic drawings with a graphic approach regarding appropriateness. Chambers, Harriff, Skibby and Lewis volunteered. If the meeting times do not work out, Bailey may substitute. Historic Commission Involvement in Tax Assessment Skibby stated the Review Board had been approached by a property owner in the Historic District who requested a letter stating her house should not be classified as 'hrintage". She wanted to take this letter to the Jackson County Tax Assessor's office. The Commission discussed this and agreed it would be inappropriate to get involved in tax assessment. Historic Commission Introduction at Council Meetine Hauck stated the Historic Commission will be introduced at the City Council meeting on August 19th as part of the new Communication Plan compiled by the Ad Hoc Citizens' Communication Committee. It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes April 2, 1997 Page ASIH~AND HISTORIC COMMISSION Agenda April 2, 1997 ge He me IV® CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. - ASHLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 59 Winburn Way APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 5, 1997 STAFF REPORTS: PLANNING ACTION 9%032 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct an accessory residential unit located at 174 Church Street. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Single Family Residential; Zoning: R-1-7.5; Assessor's Map #: 39 1E 8AD; Tax Lot: 4000. APPLICANT: David & Sandra Hoxie PLANNING ACTION 97-018 is a request for a Minor Land Partition to divide the parcel located at 661 "B" Street into two lots, with the rear lot being accessed from the alley. A Variance is also being requested to create a lot (Parcel 1) wider than it is deep (92' x 71'). Yard Variances are requested to allow for a reduction in the side yard from 6 feet to 3 feet and in the rear yard from 10 feet to 5 feet. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Multi-Family Residential; Zoning: R-2; Assessor's Map #: 39 1E 9AB; Tax Lot(s): 3700. APPLICANT: Darrell A. Boldt, President, North Pacific Construction Co., Inc. PLANNING ACTION 9%030 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a two-unit traveler's accommodation with owner's unit located at 136 North Second. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Multi-FamilyResidential; Zoning: R-2; Assessor's Map#: 39 1E 9BA; Tax Lot: 9100. APPLICANT: Mary Nelke OLD BUSINESS: A. Review Board ,, appointments/volunteers B. Project Assignments for each Planning Action C. National Historic Preservation Week ,, May 11-17 Theme is PRESERVATION BEGINS AT HOME D. Memo to Mayor and Council regarding completion of cemetery nominations to National Register of Historic Places E. Other V. NEW BUSINESS A. Discuss request for Historic Commission involvement in tax assessments B. Other VI. ADJOURNMENT