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Minutes
January 4, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jim Lewis at 7:35 p.m. Members present
were Terry Skibby, Larry Cardinale, Jim Lewis, Steve Ennis, H.L. Wood, Chloe Winston,
and Casey Mitchell. Also present were Associate Planner Mark Knox, Secretary Sonja
Akerman, and possible Council Liaison Ken Hagen. Keith Chambers and Bill Harriff were
absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mitchell moved and Wood seconded to approve the Minutes of the December 7, 1994
meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
PA 95-003
Site Review and Conditional Use Permit
137 North Main Street
Brad Parker
Knox related that last April, approval was granted for detached owner's quarters. (The
Coolidge House is currently a traveller's accommodation.) The owner is now requesting
approval to convert the garage into a uni[ and the previous owner's unit in the main house
to another unit. Also proposed is a 140 square foot addition to the garage, which will be
used for a laundry facility. Materials and roof pitches will match what currently exists.
Designer Bill Emerson has met with the Review Board and the Board had no objections.
Knox noted the plans also need to be approved by the State Historic Preservation Office.
Although the correct amount of parking spaces will be provided, space #1 is only 11 feet
from the property line, whereby 12 feet are required. Therefore, one of the conditions will
be that this space and space #2 be designated for "compact" cars only. Staff is
recommending approval for this planning action, as all requirements will be met.
Skibby asked if SHPO had reviewed the plans yet. Bill Emerson said the State has the
plans, however, the person who was to review them has been on vacation. Brad Parker said
he understands he needs approval from SHPO prior to anything being done. Knox added
he had preliminarily talked with Henry Kunowski (SHPO) about this project, and he
indicated there would most likely be no problems with what is proposed.
Ennis stated the plans look good, but questioned if the porch on the east side would tie in
to the house. Emerson clarified it is covered access and will connect with the house. Skibby
then asked if the roof would be composition shingles. Emerson said it would. Parker
further clarified the new quarters will have wood shingles, and eventually, he would like to
replace the shingles on the Coolidge House with wood shingles also, as that is what it was
originally. Emerson also explained when the shingles are replaced, the wood ones will
continue to the connecting porch.
Winston moved to recommend approval of this application with the six conditions in the
Findings & Orders. Mitchell seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed.
BUILDING PERMITS
Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of
December follow:
291 Gresham Street
501 Allison Street
260 Vista Street
340 South Pioneer Street
123 Central Avenue
11 North First Street
52 East Main Street
629 "A" Street
40 North Main Street
Steve and Beverly Faro
Daniel Greenblatt
Sid and Karen DeBoer
Ashland Parks Department
Mark and Joan Swisher
Daniel Loweinstien
OSFA
Atelier
Alamo Grill
Addition
Detached Bedroom
Playhouse
Office Building
Interior Remodel
Handicapped Ramp
Remodel/Addition
Sign
Sign
REVIEW BOARD
Following is the schedule (until the next meeting) for the Review Board, which meets every
Thursday at least from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Planning Department:
January 5
January 12
January 19
January 26
February 2
Lewis, Skibby and Winston
Chambers, Lewis, Mitchell and Skibby
Wood, Cardinale and Skibby
Wood, Cardinale and Skibby
Cardinale, Skibby and Winston
OLD BUSINESS
Railroad Park Update
Skibby said he noticed the area near 8th Street has been landscaped. Lewis stated it is
temporary, as they are "wintering over" the plants.
Landmarks List/Neighborhood Meetings
Knox related Molnar has completed the Historic Preservation Ordinance. It still needs to
be reviewed, however, by the City Attorney, John McLaughlin and George Kramer.
The Railroad District will have its first meeting with the consultants on January 19th.
Discussion should include such items as street improvements, land use, and better use of
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sites. Knox stressed the importance of involvement by the Historic Commission. He also
noted that one of the consultants, Kimberly Demuth, is likely to come up with design
guidelines of her own, as she is very well known in the state for historic
preservation/architecture expertise. Staff, therefore, is waiting for her input.
Lewis discussed the importance of educating the public during the adoption process of the
Heritage Landmarks List. Consequently, it is essential all the members become familiar
with the list and the background information.
NEW BUSINESS
Golden Spike Marker
Skibby informed the Commission the Golden Spike Marker (at 4th and "A" Streets) had
been moved out of the right-of-way and was damaged in the process. There is a deep
scratch in the upper left corner of the plaque, which is probably anodized aluminum.
Lewis stated LTM is the contractor doing the LID work on "A" Street. He said the marker
had to be moved, but obviously no care was taken.
Bill Emerson stated the marker was placed at the site in 1974, commemorating the 100th
anniversary of the City. The marker is significant to that spot and not necessarily closer to
8th Street, where other informative information will be located in the Railroad Park. He
suggested putting it in storage to protect it until the LID work is completed.
Knox said he would find out who to contact regarding the damage and also about protecting
the marker.
Applegate Trail Marker
Emerson recommended the Applegate Trial Marker be placed in a separate location, such
as the end of the promenade on 7th Street where the roses are planted. This location has
its own unique focal point in the vista of the hills. From here, you can look out and see
where the Applegate Trail was located. Skibby said the Chamber of Commerce would like
to be involved with the placement of the plaque. Mitchell suggested placing the plaque
during National Historic Preservation Week. This will be discussed at a later time.
Skibby moved to place the Applegate Trail Plaque as Emerson suggested and Cardinale
seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
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ASHLAND HIS TOI~C COMMISSION
Agenda
January 4, 1995
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CALL TO ORDER:
7:30 p.m.
ASHLAND COMMUNITY CENTER
59 Winburn Way
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 7, 1994
STAFF REPORTS:
PLANNING ACTION 95.003 is a request for a Conditional
Use Permit and Site Review for expansion of a four unit
traveller's accommodation to a six unit traveller's
accommodation at 137 North Main Street (The Coolidge
House). Comprehensive Plan Designation: Multi-Family
Residential; Zoning: R-2; Assessor's Map #: 9BB; Tax Lot:
3502.
APPLICANT: Brad Parker
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Review Board >> appointments/volunteers
B. Railroad Park Update >> Jim Lewis
C,
Adoption of Heritage Landmarks List-
Neighborhood Meetings >> Update
D. Other
V. NEW BUSINESS
VI.
A. Golden Spike Marker
B. Other
ADJOURNMENT
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