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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-01-04 Historic MINASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION 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 Ashland Historic Commission Minutes January 4, 1995 Page 2 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. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes January 4, 1995 Page 3 ASHLAND HIS TOI~C COMMISSION Agenda January 4, 1995 I II. III. 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 1 I I