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Home My WebLink About1995-06-07 Historic MINASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Minutes June 7, 1995 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jim Lewis at 7:38 p.m. Members present were Terry Skibby, Jim Lewis, Chloe Winston, Bill Harriff, Fredricka Weishahn, Casey Mitchell, Larry Cardinale, Keith Chambers and Bill Emerson. Also present were Associate Planner Mark Knox and Secretary Sonja Akerman. No members were absent. APPROVAL OF MINIfl~S Winston moved to approve the May 3, 1995 Minutes as submitted and Skibby seconded the motion, which passed with all voting aye except Chambers, Mitchell and Cardinale, who abstained because they were absent. STAFF REPORTS PA 95-054 Conditional Use Permit 675 East Main Street Harry and Pat Nicholson Knox reported the applicants would like to convert an existing house into a one-unit motel. There will be no internal or external changes. There are four existing gravel parking spaces, and because two of them are visible from East Main Street, a condition will be required to screen these with a hedge. The house is 600 square feet. Skibby asked about paving the alley, and Knox answered the owners will be required to sign an agreement in favor of paving the alley in case an LID is formed. Chambers moved and Winston seconded to recommend approval of this action. The motion passed unanimously. PA 95-056 Conditional Use Permit and Site Review 107 Alida Street Ted Holden Knox informed the Commission the applicant is requesting to replace his recently demolished garage/workshop with a 636 square foot single family residence. A 1520 square foot residence exists on the property and will remain the same. The garage/workshop was a non-conforming structure because it was only six inches from the rear property line. The applicant is proposing the new residence be located two feet from the line. Knox distributed new elevations the applicant had submitted reflecting Review Board concerns. Emerson questioned the overhang above the front door as it was drawn. He suggested it would be easier to build a shed overhang and the Commission agreed. Ted Holden stated he was reconstructing the building that was demolished and clarified he needs the approval to build within the ten foot setback and the new portion will need to be ten feet from the property line. Emerson moved to recommend approval of this request with the condition the roof overhang be a shed design and the Review Board approve the final plan. Harriff seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. BUILDING PERMITS Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of May follow: 95 Scenic Drive 115 East Main Street 101 Pine Street 160 Hillcrest Street 97 Pine Street 168 Meade Street East Main & Third Streets 358 East Main Street 397 East Main Street 258 "A" Street #2 Paige Embry Maria Pence Suzanne Willow Jonnie Zheutlin Ellen & Robert Wright Ted Clay The Marketplace Rogue Ski Shop Ginkgo Gallery Witch Hazel & Broom Deck/Rails/R eplace Windows Interior Remodel Conversion to Access Res Unit SFR Plan Revision Garage/Studio SFR 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: June 8 June 15 June 22 June 29 Skibby, Emerson and Mitchell Skibby, Cardinale, Chambers and Lewis Winston, Skibby, Emerson and Mitchell Skibby, Cardinale and Lewis OLD BUSINESS National Historic Preservation Week Lewis spoke about the awards which were presented and the ceremony. Skibby reported on the tours he gave and the open house at the mausoleum. He said there were quite a few Ashland Historic Commission Minutes June 7, 1995 Page 2 people that came to the mausoleum during the short period of time he was there, and suggested it be open and the cemeteries promoted every year during National Historic Preservation Week. Emerson said Rod Reid gave a very informative Lithia Park tour, focusing on Chautauqua and the flour mill. The Commission was discouraged the Tidings did not run an article on the award ceremony even though information was faxed and it was requested someone from the paper be present for a photo and article as in years past. Weishahn will write a letter to the Tidings regarding this. Historic Preservation Ordinance Study Session Knox related the next joint study session with the Planning Commission will be July 25th in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. to review the draft ordinance. Mountain Avenue House Lewis said he has been lobbying to save the house (discussed at last month's meeting), as Parks Director Ken Mickelsen had slated it for demolition. He volunteered to do a floor plan of the house and submit it as a nature study center. He noted that since it is City property, the City should look at the house as an asset rather than a liability. It was also suggested the house could be used for storage and restrooms. NEW BUSINESS Goal Setting/Orientation Meetin_~ It was decided the Commission will meet at the Community Center at 4:00 on July 5th for a bus tour/goal setting/orientation meeting. Mitchell volunteered her newly remodeled house for a "box supper" before the regularly scheduled meeting that evening. Election of Officers Chairperson- Jim Lewis Vice Chairperson- Terry Skibby Planning Commission Liaison - Terry Skibby Planning Commission Liaison Alternate - Fredricka Weishahn City Council Liaison- Bill Emerson City Council Liaison Alternate - Casey Mitchell Winston moved to approve the above nominations and Harriff seconded the motion. It was passed unanimously. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes June 7, 1995 Page 3 Identification of Characteristics Weishahn stated at the last Railroad District meeting Fred Glick had incited an idea to identify certain characteristics of neighborhoods. When people come to the Historic Commission for new development within certain areas, these characteristics would be given to them to help depict compatibility. She noted Glick's partner has information to help identify and define these characteristics for our own lists. These would not only be beneficial to the developers, but also the Historic Commission members. Discussion of the Railroad District Neighborhood meetings ensued. ADJOURNMENT It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes June 7, 1995 Page 4 ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Agenda June 7, 1995 L CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. -ASHLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 59 Winburn Way II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 3, 1995 III. STAFF REPORTS: PLANNING ACTION 95-054 is a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a one-unit hotel/motel located at 675 East Main Street. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Commercial; Zoning: C-I; Assessor's Map #: 9AC; Tax Lot: 8000. APPLICANT: Harry & Pat Nicholson PLANNING ACTION 95-056 is a request for Conditional Use Permit and Site Review to convert the existing "garage-workshop" building to a second resMence at 107 Alida Street. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Multi-Family Residential; Zoning: R-2; Assessor's Map #: 9,419; Tax Lot: 4700. APPLICANT: Ted Holden IV. OLD BUSINESS: A. Review Board ~ Appointments/Volunteers B. Review National Historic Preservation Week C. Historic Preservation Ordinance - Joint Study Session July 25th D. Mountain Avenue House E. Other V. NEW BUSINESS A. Election of Officers B. Goal Setting/Orientation Meeting C. Other VI. ADJOURNMENT