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Minutes
December 8, 1993
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jim Lewis at 7:35 p.m. Members present
were Jim Lewis, Terry Skibby, H.L. Wood, Steve Ennis, Chloe Winston, Dana Johnson and
Le Hook. Also present were Associate Planner Mark Knox and Secretary Sonja Akerman.
Keith Chambers and Casey Mitchell were absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ennis stated that on page 2 of the November 3, 1993 Minutes, the llth paragraph should
read "...with a metal flue..." rather than insert. Also, paragraph 5 on page 6 should read
"...east elevation of owner's unit..." rather than property owner. Winston then moved to
approve the Minutes as corrected. Hook seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
PA 93-140
Site Review
Angus Bowmer Theatre Addition
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association
Knox explained the applicant proposes a two story addition on the southeast corner of the
Angus Bowmer Theatre. The first floor will be a 766 square foot women's restroom, while
the second floor is proposed to be a 696 square foot mechanical room.
Ennis questioned the loss of seating due to the addition. Dan Sheehan, OSFA, said that
although the preliminary plans called for the removal of seating, there will be no loss now.
Hook asked if the addition will cover any of the brick area. Sheehan answered no, but two
large trees and one smaller one will be removed. Jim McNamara, engineer, presented new
plans which depicted the area in question more clearly. The tree removal was discussed.
Sheehan stated there are not many areas left in the courtyard to plant new trees, but agreed
with Knox they can mitigate the loss of the three trees two to one. Knox said they will need
to be 15 gallons, and the location can be determined later.
Skibby noted the symmetry of the building will be lost with the new addition, but agreed
with Ennis this is a positive extension because it is relatively unattractive now.
Ennis moved to recommend approval of this action with Staff comments on the replacement
of trees. Winston seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
BUILDING PERMITS
Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of
November follow:
115 Bush Street Bill Thomas Addition
94 Pine Street Ken/Barbara Pool Porch Roofs
40 East Main Street Gordon Claycomb Re-roof
234 Vista Street Sid DeBoer Gazebo
255 Scenic Drive Fred/Pat Sehnert SFR
348 East Main Street Rapunzel's Sign
389 East Main Street Investment Management/Research Sign
149 East Main Street Kangaroo Junction Sign
325 "A" Street Sign Directory Sign
340 "A" Street Directory Signage Sign
21 South Second Street The Flat Top 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:
December 9
December 16
December 23
December 30
Skibby, Lewis and Winston
Skibby, Johnson and Wood
Skibby, Lewis, Hook and Ennis
Skibby, Winston, Lewis and Wood
OLD BUSINESS
Relocation of Community_ Development
After discussing the outcome of the November 30th City Council meeting, Skibby moved
and Hook seconded to write a letter to Mayor Golden requesting Lewis and Skibby be
appointed to the ad hoc committee. The Motion passed unanimously.
Applegate Trail Plaque/Railroad Park
All agreed not to locate the donated plaque on the Plaza due to the final wording. After
considering other sites, Hook moved and Wood seconded to have Skibby contact the Parks
Department about placement of the plaque in the new Railroad Park, which will be down
by Eighth Street. The motion was unanimously passed.
Skibby acknowledged the new Railroad park would be a good location, as that property was
once part of Lindsay Applegate's farm.
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Lewis, Winston and Skibby will be on the subcommittee for the Golden Spike
memorialization, which will also include the Applegate Trail Plaque. Lewis also noted a
replication of the original gazebo will most likely be built at the opposite end. The Eighth
Street end will be both educational and interpretive. Skibby will communicate with
Southern Oregon Historical Society regarding the plaque and Golden Spike.
NEW BUSINESS
Special Assessment for Pelton House >> 228 "B" Street
Hook and Skibby discussed the architectural detail of the cap which was originally on the
roof and the chimneys. Ski'bby moved and Hook seconded to recommend approval of the
special assessment for the Pelton House, with the support of the Historic Commission to
restore the cap on the roof and replace a "dummy chimney" and the brick detail on the
remaining chimney if the owner so desires. The motion passed unanimously.
Graffiti in Ashland
Skibby presented photos of just a small amount of graffiti that has emerged in the City and
questioned what could be done about it. Winston added she is generally concerned with the
increase of graffiti and vandalism in the entire City, not just the Historic District. Knox
stated City Council could be put on notice and perhaps the fines could be increased. He
offered to speak with Brian Almquist, Paul Nolte and John McLaughlin.
Ron Thurner, 1170 Bellview Avenue, suggested Staff check with the City Attorney because
the offenders would be subject to the court, not the City Council.
Ennis moved and Hook seconded to have Skibby and Wood will write a letter to the City
Council regarding graffiti and vandalism after receiving input from Knox. The motion was
passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
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