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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-09-04 Historic MINASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Minutes September 4, 1996 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jim Lewis at 7:40 p.m. Members present were Terry Skibby, Jim Lewis, Joyce Cowan, Keith Chambers, Bill Harriff and Larry Cardinale. Also present were Associate Planner Mark Knox and Secretary Sonja Akerman. Members Vava Bailey, Curt Anderson and Cliff Llewellyn were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Cardinale moved and Chambers seconded to approve the August 7, 1996 Minutes as submitted. The motion was unanimously passed. STAFF REPORTS Planning Action 96-112 Site Review 249 "A" Street Paul Comstock Knox explained this site is located off "A" Street in the detail site review area. The building will comprise 16,736 square feet and will house a hardware store (10,298 square feet) and office supply store (4,468 square feet). Knox then introduced designer Doyle Brightenburg, architect Jerome White, owner Paul Comstock, and owner/contractor John Fields to the Commission. He stated the designer and architect have worked closely with Staff and the Review Board. Overall, Staff is happy with the design of the building and the parking area. The only concern is with the vacant property to the west of this site. It is situated along the sharp bend in "A" Street between First and Pioneer Streets. A develOpment proposal will eventually be submitted and Staff feels the sharp curve presents a problem for locating an entrance on this property with adequate site distance for exiting vehicles. Therefore, Staff has suggested sharing the proposed exit/entrance across from First Street with the proposed hardware store. Brightenburg related he had gotten an old photo of the depot from Lewis and this greatly influenced his design of the proposed building. He tried to break up the massing so it would not be too overwhelming. The two-story portion, which will include the offices for the hardware and office supply stores, is reminiscent of the depot hotel. Some of that facade is also in the entryway off the parking area. The building will be wood framed, will have horizontal siding, and a portion will be a cement product which will carry the lines of horizontal siding. The roof will be galvanized metal. Brightenburg also noted the clear story will not be visible from the street. Also, the mass won't seem as tall from the street. He then explained the juxtaposition of the massing and how it relates to the street. The masonry block will be a natural color, with darker blocks to create lineal breaks. The wood structure will be gray with a little green. Brightenburg said he feels good about the design of the project and how it relates to the Historic District. Fields said the way First Street comes out on "A" Street seems almost like being on a corner so they decided to design the second story on that portion of the lot. The one-story portion towards Second Street leaves the view from Second Street open. He said they wanted the building to look like it had different scales and different relationships. They didn't want it to be a big block warehouse. By looking at old photos of the depot and the hotel, a lot of problems were solved with the massing, thereby hiding the warehouse portion of the proposed building. Skibby asked about the west elevation, stating it looked rather bare. Brightenburg said it will be split face block and will be three or four feet lower than drawn. Knox commented that although Bailey could not come to the meeting, she had left a note stating this west wall should have more adornment. He then asked about changing the color. After a short discussion, Fields said it would not be expensive to do a banding or corbelling on this elevation. Skibby remarked the design is very well done, as he sees the depot and other Railroad District features in it. He also said the clear story looks familiar and it fits in. He would just like to see more detail on the west wall. Lewis commented he likes the lawn area and the potential for a bus stop. The plaza area is very pedestrian friendly. Skibby asked the square footage of the existing Ashland Hardware store. Comstock said it is now about 13,000. The new space, although it will only be 10,298 square feet, will be better managed and more organized. White said that although the Historic Commission is mainly concerned with the exterior, they have designed the interior to retain some of the character of the existing hardware store. The interior will be wood decking with wood and metal trusses. Lewis commented the galvanized metal roof would be much better than colored metal. White added the two-story portion will have asphalt shingles and will give the building more of a rustic feel. Skibby moved to recommend approval of this planning action with the stipulation a more detailed drawing of the west elevation be submitted to the Review Board. Cowan seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes September 4, 1996 Page 2 Planning Action 96-110 Rear Yard Variance 499 Iowa Street Tom Marvin and Patty Wojar Knox related the applicants are proposing to construct a 16' x 24' carport in the rear yard in order to park two compact cars. Although it would be possible to build a garage in the front of the house off Iowa Street, the grade drops 20% directly behind the Iowa Street right-of-way, not leaving enough room for a safe landing platform. This would also be out of character in the Historic District. The applicants currently use the alley for their parking access. They have designed the carport to angle 70° to the alley and it will be attached to the house. The house was probably built in the 1960s and Staff feels the carport design is compatible. It should be inconspicuous due to its rear yard location. Therefore, approval of this proposal is recommended. Skibby remarked the arbor over the deck in the front of the house looks nice, and he feels if the carport had a similar look, he would have no problem with the proposal. In general, the Commission supported the approval of the Variance. However, more detail in the design of the carport will have to be presented prior to Building Permit approval. Suggestions to incorporate into the design include: 1) a more decorative gable end than just exposed trusses, 2) more detail on the open end with a trellis or storage area (needs to be more clear), 3) use 8' x 8' posts instead of masonry and brick and 4) possibly a more Craftsman look to the trusses. Harriff moved to recommend approval of the Variance with the condition the applicants consider the above suggestions, and that detail drawings be supplied to the Review Board for approval. Cowan seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. It was also recommended the owner come to a Review Board meeting prior to drawing the final plans. Skibby noted the owner seemed to be open to suggestions when he talked to him earlier in the week. Discussion of Siding for Proposed New House The Commission then discussed the proposed vertical board and batten siding for a new house that will be built off an alley behind Sherman Street. Because the Site Design and Use Standards discourages the use. of vertical siding and T-1-11, Skibby said he felt more comfortable bringing this to the full Commission. The owner of the property would like the board and batten rustic look, so she had presented Skibby and the Planning Department with photographs of structures in the Historic District, both new and old, using similar siding. When Skibby asked about paint, architect Jerome White (who designed the house) answered the owner would like to paint the house a silvery gray. He also said the T-l-Il which is proposed is not grooved, rather it is a rough sawn plywood. White also said many secondary Ashland Historic Commission Minutes September 4, 1996 Page 3 buildings are board and batten and he and the owner wanted to depict this feel since the house will be in the alley and will not be visible from the street. The Commission felt the architect and owner presented a good case for the use of board and batten on the new house. BUILDING PERMITS Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of August follow: 93 Granite Street 201 South Laurel Street 566 Allison Street 80 Wimer Street 548 North Main Street 885 "B" Street 561 "C" Street 101 Oak Street 30 North Second Street 426 "B" Street 248 Eighth Street 135 Susan Lane 62 East Main Street 149 East Main Street 258 "A" Street #4A 130 Will Dodge Way 64 North Pioneer Street Howard and Michelle Schreiber Skip Andrew and Ellen Fabricant Jane Hibbert Tom Peterson Ashland Hospital Foundation Alene Kaplan Brian Porter Remodel U.S. Bank Mel & Freddie Weishahn Larmore/Tom Strong Susan Brook Pacifica Ashland Camera Ashland Recycled Furniture Beehive Victoria's Antiques Garage Conv to Studio Addition Garage Remodel/Addition Monument Sign Addition Interior Remodel Remodel Additional ATM Replace Porch Addition 2nd Floor Deck Sign Sign Sign 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: September 5 September 12 September 19 September 26 Skibby and Cowan Bailey and Skibby Bailey, Skibby, Lewis and Chambers Bailey, Skibby and Lewis Ashland Historic Commission Minutes September 4, 1996 Page 4 OLD BUSINESS Project Assignments for Planning Actions I PA # I Address 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 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 Goals for the Year The goals which were discussed at the August meeting were reviewed. They were ranked in the following order: o 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Council adoption of the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Railroad District nomination to the National Register. Completion of the cemetery nomination to the National Register. Council adoption of the Street Name List. Attainment of Certified Local Government status. Fund raising for purchase of the 1913 City of Ashland fire truck. The Commission felt it was most appropriate for the Fire Department to actively seek the funds for purchasing the fire truck. Lewis said he would assist if he was needed. Skibby related it is important to get the Hargadine Cemetery listed on the National Register, especially because Hargadine, who was the first settler in Ashland, is buried in there. The original Hargadine column is still in the cemetery, however, it has toppled and is buried. He noted Hargadine arrived in the area a few days before Helman. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes September 4, 1996 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS National Register Nomination Skibby moved and Cardinale seconded to recommend approval of National Register nomination for the Whittle Garage Building located at 101 Oak Street. The motion passed unanimously. Staff will send a memo to the Mayor and Council. ADJOURNMENT It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes September 4, 1996 Page 6 ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Agenda September 4, 1996 L CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. -ASHLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 59 Winburn Way II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 7, 1996 III. STAFF REPORTS: PLANNING ACTION 96-110 a request for a rear yard variance to construct a carport off the alley at the rear of the property. The property is located at 499 Iowa Street. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Multi-Family Residential; Zoning: R-2; Assessor's Map #: 39 1E 9CA; Tax Lot(s): 3101. APPLICANT: Tom Marvin and Patty Wojar PLANNING ACTION 96-112 is a request for a Site Review to construct a 16,736 square foot commercial building (retail - 12,530 sq. fi.; office - 2232 sq. fi.; warehouse - 1974 sq. fi.) located at 249 "A" Street. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Employment; Zoning: E-l; Assessor's Map #: 39 1E 9BA; Tax Lot: 14602. APPLICANT: Paul Comstock IV. OLD BUSINESS: A. Review Board ~ appointments/volunteers B. Project Assignments for each Planning Action C. Goals for the Year D. Other V. NEW BUSINESS A. National Register Nomination for Whittle Garage Building at 101 Oak Street B. Election of Officers C. Other VI. ADJOURNMENT