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Minutes
February 7, 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, Vava Bailey, Bill Emerson and Bill Harriff. Also present
were Associate Planner Mark Knox and Secretary Sonja Akerman. Members Casey
Mitchell, Keith Chambers, Larry Cardinale and Cliff Llewellyn were absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Skibby moved and Bailey seconded to approve the Minutes of the January 3, 1996 meeting
as submitted. The motion was unanimously passed.
STAFF REPORTS
Planning Action 96-003
Conditional Use Permit
212 Vista Street
Mark Reitinger
Knox explained this proposal is for an expansion of an existing subterranean garage.
Concerns of the Historic Commission discussed during the meeting last month were the
massiveness and visual impacts to the landscape. Cardinale had called it up for a public
hearing. After discussing this with the architect and owner, and after the submission of new
plans at the Review Board meeting of January 11, Cardinale withdrew his letter. Staff is
recommending approval with four conditions. One condition is that if the retaining wall and
terraced front are modified due to construction, they be restored to their current status.
Also, the landscaping needs to be installed and irrigation operable prior to issuance of a
certificate-of-occupancy.
Emerson noted the garage door was not centered and suggested it be moved three inches
to the center. Owner Jon Harbaugh agreed.
Skibby said he felt comfortable with the changes and moved to recommend approval of this
action. Emerson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Planning Action 96-022
Site Review
634 Iowa Street
Jonathan Landes
Knox reported this application is for the conversion of the existing structure to a triplex.
There are currently two units in the house, and it has been used as a traveller's
accommodation. The main floor contains 3100 square feet and will be divided into two
units. The third unit is existing and located in the lower floor. There will be no exterior
changes except the front entry door. Another door will be added which will be
perpendicular to the main door. The applicant, Knox noted, has been sensitive to the
parking area. Five spaces are required -- two will be in the garage, one on the rear side,
and there are two on-street credits. Because the existing landscaping needs to be improved,
the applicant has assured Staff a professional landscaper will be hired.
Jonathan Landes agreed with the Commission the character of the house needs to be
retained. Emerson asked about the decorative bracketing and facia board above the garage
door. Landes clarified it was rotting and fell off. He did not feel it affected the character
of the house in that it was on the side and back.
Harriff moved and Bailey seconded to recommend approval of this planning action. The
motion was unanimously passed.
Planning Action 96-024
Conditional Use Permit
295 Idaho Street
Donald Politis and Deana Lynn
Knox explained this is a procedural application. Whenever a traveller's accommodation is
sold, neighbors are notified and have the opportunity to voice concerns since most are
located in residential neighborhoods. Staff is recommending approval.
Ted Banke, 598 Lit Way, stated he is representing the new owners who will continue the
same use. No changes are proposed.
With a motion by Emerson and second by Harriff, it was the unanimous decision to
recommend approval of this action.
Planning Action 96-023
Modification of Condition of Previously Approved Staff Permit
882 'B" Street
Annette Pugh
Annette Pugh thanked the Commission for approving the cottage unit last summer, however,
she said there is a problem with the idea the parking should be off the alley. She needs two
parking spaces for the unit, plus she has relatives who come a couple times a year with an
RV. The access on Eighth Street, which was existing when she and her husband purchased
the house 24 years ago, has been used for the RV. They would also like to use this access
for the required spaces for the new unit. The alley is only 14 feet wide, and they would
have to remove the existing fence and possibly a tree to accommodate parking off the alley.
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Knox then explained that in August of 1995, the application for the conversion of a garage
to an apartment unit and the construction of a carport that was to have vehicular access
from Eighth Street, came before the Commission. During the Review Board meeting,
Emerson, Cardinale and Skibby asked there be a condition placed on the approval that the
existing curb cut be sealed and access taken off the alley. At that time, the owner was
notified of the condition and the planning action was approved. Recently, Pugh's husband
realized that condition was placed on the approval and he would now like it modified. Knox
said Staff feels strongly about the integrity of the street and the grid system. Since the RV
parking is a temporary situation, and the owners have not provided evidence the alley
parking cannot work, Staff is recommending denial.
Pugh stated the neighbors will be upset if the parking needs to be off the alley because they
will be looking at a parking lot rather than a nice fence. These neighbors have recently
landscaped their back yard. Also, a tree will have to be cut to provide the turn around.
They would like to maintain privacy for themselves and for their neighbors.
Emerson said he could not understand the argument about the neighbor seeing the parking
when otherwise, everyone in town will see the curb cut.
Pugh argued the town will see cars rather than the nice new cottage if the alley access is
used. The proposed carport will be offset from the cottage if they can use the existing
access. Knox suggested the owners try another design for parking such as angled, which
would only require 12 feet for the back up area.
Lewis said nothing has been presented showing alternative parking.
Emerson stated he did not object to using the existing curb cut, but he would object to
increasing the size. He also would not want to see a structure built larger than the curb cut.
Harriff asked why the owners couldn't move the fence back a notch on the alley side. This
would allow for parallel parking and would also allow for occasional RV parking. It would
get rid of the curb cut and allow cars to come off the alley by making a slight "S" curve.
Skibby said no plans have been submitted for parking off the alley and he would like to see
something before making a decision. Harriff agreed and said he would like to see
something worked out with people who could design alternate parking plans off the alley.
Pugh said she would like to request more time to see what could work.
Lewis said Emerson was correct in stating the Historic Commission was here for the rest
of the City. Emerson added the City has been encouraging no new driveways, especially in
the Railroad District. Since the access is already existing, however, it would be
grandfathered in. Skibby maintained it would change with the addition of a carport.
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Harriff moved to recommend continuance of this action, while asking the owners to come
in to the Review Board within two weeks with a dimensional site plan showing location of
the proposed carport and parking. He also asked the owner to stop any kind of construction
that will make the alley impossible to use. Emerson seconded the motion and it was
unanimously passed.
Regarding the proposed porch enclosure last August on the existing house, Emerson noted
he would like clarification of the fact the proposed porch enclosure was not the problem,
the problem was the way it was proposed to be enclosed.
Planning Action 96-021
Conditional Use Permit and Site Review
563 North Main Street
Jack Adams/Sam Davis
It was noted architect Fran Icenhower had been to the Review Board three times.
Knox then explained this application is for a mixed use building on the corner of Maple and
North Main Streets. An insurance office will be located on the bottom floor and two
apartment units will be located upstairs.
Knox had very good news about the tree so many citizens wanted to save. He went out to
the site and it appears that by moving the sidewalk in six feet, thus creating a parkway, it
will allow the tree to remain. He has spoken with a representative of the Oregon
Department of Transportation (ODOT) who also concurs.
Knox continued the proposed building is traditional in design. Staff is happy with the design
because the Review Board is happy. The only concerns were the location of the trash
enclosure (which doesn't meet the visibility standards) and Staff was hoping to see a gabled
roof on the bike parking. If the picnic table were to be moved closer to the tree and the
bike parking moved over, the trash enclosure could be moved, thus making it less visible.
Icenhower said she would work on this, and agreed to put a gabled roof on the bike parking.
Skibby stated he would like to see more detail on the windows. Icenhower then presented
photos of two historic buildings in Medford with a similar design also utilizing the split
siding. She also passed around window examples, including six inch mullions.
Emerson asked Icenhower about the cantilevered area. She clarified that by using the
cantilever upstairs, it creates a covered walkway for the parking strip. Also, part of the
reason she continued the cantilever was to screen the parking area from North Main Street.
Harriff stated he thinks the continuation will look fine, as will the landscaping.
When questioned about the trim, Icenhower said the wide trim will make the windows look
more like traditional casement windows.
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Skibby passed around a photo taken circa 1900, which clearly shows the existing house on
the corner that will be removed. Since it is not a primary or secondary structure, it does not
need City Council approval before demolition.
Emerson said he had not been able to attend the Review Board meetings, but he had a
concern about the roof pitch and stated he thinks it would look better with a 6/12 pitch.
Also, he said the entryway angle seems too contemporary. Bailey said she thinks this
visually gives a more open area feeling.
Harriff moved to recommend approval of this action, noting the good design. Bailey
seconded the motion and it passed with all voting aye, except Emerson who abstained
because he had not attended the Review Board meetings.
Planning Action 96-028
Site Review
59 Sixth Street
Harry E. Hutton
Knox related this application is for a 280 square foot addition to the Lucas-Parker house,
which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Randy Warren, contractor for this project, submitted a letter just received from the State
Historic Preservation Office regarding the design. Staff Architect Tami Beth Katz
commented the gable shingles need to be different than on the existing house, the addition
needs to be shifted over to the north, the windows on the south elevation need to be either
wider than historic windows or have muntins (glued on or real), and the windows need to
be wood. Warren recommended using straight shingles on the addition.
Lewis asked Zelpha Hutton, owner of the house, if she were willing to go with the SHPO
changes and she said that was fine with her.
Skibby moved and Emerson seconded to approve this application. The motion passed
unanimously.
BUILDING PERMITS
Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of
January follow:
237 First Street
645 "A" Street
482 Iowa Street
265 Fourth Street
462 Allison Street
120 High Street
Ashland Community Food Store
Allan Sandler
Roanne Lyall
Marta Traister
Terry and Chiyemi Doyle
Norbert Bischof
Kitchen Remodel
Retail/Multi-Family
Addendum
Interior Remodel
Remodel/Addition
Basement Wall Demo
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120 High Street
116 High Street
125 Scenic Drive
125 Scenic Drive
774 "C" Street
258 "A" Street #1
131 East Main Street
Norbert Bischof
Ilene Buys
Cliff Llewellyn
Cliff Llewellyn
Myrtle Franklin
Studio Designs
One World
Remodel
Deck
Garage
Remodel/Addition
Garage Conversion to
Accessory Unit
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:
February 8
February 15
February 22
February 29
Skibby, Emerson and Bailey
Skibby, Cardinale and Llewellyn
Skibby, Llewellyn and Lewis
Skibby, Cardinale and Lewis
OLD BUSINESS
Monument Photos
Skibby reported he had started photographing monuments around town. Among the photos
were pictures of the seven-sided stone (unmarked) by Briscoe School. The stone was seen
in old photos when the Ashland Academy was located on the site and also the Washington
School. Skibby said the stone was used by students to help mount their horses. He will
continue to take pictures of public art, plaque~, and interesting areas, such as "leftover"
parks.
Harriff suggested Skibby have a weekly article in the Tidings. He could have a picture with
some information and ask for anecdotal stories from citizens who have information about
the monument or place.
Jackson County Money Available
Emerson reported he had been in contact with the Jackson County Board of Commissioners
regarding the available money for non-Southern Oregon Historical Society groups. He
received a letter from the Board confirming there was over $240,000 available for this fiscal
year. He will bring in the information for next month's packet. Emerson noted he had
been corresponding with the Board representing the Ashland Heritage Committee. He also
informed the Commission he had spoken with Brian Almquist about this and they concurred
it would be great to have two historic groups maintaining a presence in Ashland at two
locations.
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Lewis then noted Southern Oregon Historical Society has committed $5,000 to exhibits at
the Mark Antony.
Applegate Trail Plaque
Emerson reported he had talked with Parks Director Ken Mickelsen about the placement
of the plaque. It will be located at the end of the promenade in the rose garden in the new
Railroad Park. Discussion ensued about whether or not the plaque should be mounted to
the pedestal or a base. Skibby said the City accepted the plaque, which was donated with
the pedestal from Dick Ackerman. Therefore, he felt it should be mounted on the pedestal.
It was the general opinion of the Commission to mount the plaque on the pedestal and in
the future, it may be changed.
Skibby and Emerson related the Applegate Trail Plaque will be unveiled on Heritage
Sunday, which will be June 30th.
482 Iowa Street
Emerson stepped down from the Commission in order to explain what has happened at 482
Iowa Street. He showed the plans, which were approved by the Historic Commission, the
Planning Commission, Planning DePartment and Building Department. Skibby then passed
around a photograph taken the previous day clearly showing the changes which have been
made by the builder. It was decided the builder needed to be called in to the next Review
Board meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
National Historic Preservation Week
Harriff suggested photos/articles in the Tidings on how Ashland has progressed over the
years, from its early days to the present, maybe every 25 years or so. Emerson said this is
the 150th year anniversary of the Applegate Trail.
The Commission was in agreement the members attending the Review Board should talk
about it every Thursday during the months of February and March.
James M. Ragland Memorial Ashland "Volunteer SpiritM Community Service Award
Harriff stated there was no question Skibby should be nominated by the Historic
Commission. All members agreed.
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CLG Meeting in Salem
Knox related there will be a meeting regarding Certified Local Governments in Salem on
February 15th. He will be going up and stated he would be glad to drive interested
members also. The City is still interested in becoming a CLG and there is still CLG money
available.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Agenda
February 7, 1996
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CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. -ASHLAND COMMUNITY CENTER
59 Winburn Way
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 3, 1996
STAFF REPORTS:
PLANNING ACTION 96-003 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to re-construct
and expand a non-conforming building (subterranean garage) at 212 Wtsta Street.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Single Family Residential; Zoning: R-l-Z5;
Assessor's Map #: 39 1E 9BC; Tax Lot: 7600.
APPLICANT: Mark Reitinger
PLANNING ACTION 96-022 is a request for a Site Review to convert a residence to
three apam~ent units at 634 Iowa Street. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Multi-
Family Residential; Zoning: R-2; Assessor's Map #: 39 1E 9DB; Tax Lot: 9500.
APPLICANT: Jonathan Landes
PLANNING ACTION 96-024 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to transfer the
ownership of a traveller's accommodation for the property located at 295 Idaho Street.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Multi-Family Residential; Zoning: R-2; Assessor's
Map #: 39 1E 9CA; Tax Lot 5301.
APPLICANT: Donald Politis and Deana Lynn
PLANNING ACTION 96-023 is a request for a modification of conditions of a
previously approved Staff Permit for the property located at 882 "B" Street.
Modification would allow for maintaining the existing 8th Street access.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Multi-Family Residential; Zoning: R-2; Assessor's
Map #: 39 1E 9AC; Tax Lot: 100.
APPLICANT: Annette Pugh
PLANNING ACTION 96-021 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit and Site
Review to construct a general office (1,642 square feet) with two apartment units above
(1,924 square feet) located at 563 North Main Street. Comprehensive Plan
Designation: Multi-Family Residential; Zoning: R-2; Assessor's Map #: 39 1E 5DA;
Tax Lot: 6300.
APPLICANT: Jack Adams/Sam Davis
PLANNING ACTION 96-028 is a request for a Site Review for a studio addition for
the property located at 59 Sixth Street and listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Multi-Family Residential; Zoning: R-2;
Assessor's Map #: 39 1E 9AC; Tax Lot: 8200.
APPLICANT: Harry E. Hutton
IV. OLD BUSINESS:
.4. Review Board ~ appointments/volunteers
B. Other
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Oregon's Special Assessment Program - Application Packet
B. National Historic Preservation Week
C. Other
VI. ADJOURNMENT