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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-12-08 Historic MINASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION 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. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes December 8, 1993 Page 2 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. Ashland Historic Commission Minutes December 8, 1993 Page 3