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Minutes
April 7, 1993
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Terry Skibby at 7:38 p.m. Members
present were Jim Lewis (who arrived late), Terry Skibby, Le Hook, H.L. Wood, Jean
MacKenzie, Keith Chambers and Steve Ennis. Also present were Assistant Planner Kristen
Cochran and Secretary Sonja Akerman. Jane Dancer and Dana Johnson were absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Hook stated that on Page 7 of the February 3, 1993 minutes, he was not the one to say
Barbara Jarvis is concerned about criteria of deciding which alleys should be paved. It was
decided the sentence should read "It was added that Barbara Jarvis ...". (Lewis arrived at
this point.) Hook then moved and Skibby seconded to approve the Minutes of the February
3, 1993 meeting as corrected. The motion was unanimously passed.
STAFF REPORTS
PA 93-035
Conditional Use Permit, Site Review, Solar Waiver and Variance
243 Fourth Street
Crissy Barnett
Cochran explained that although this application was discussed at the meeting last month,
it was called up for a public hearing. The applicant has submitted new information
addressing concerns of the neighbors.
Ennis questioned Crissy Barnett about using the casement windows. She said this was fine
with SHPO and she is planning on using them.
The Commission agreed its decision of last month stands, and there was no need to discuss
it further.
PA 93-020
Conditional Use Permit
261 West Hersey Street
Audrey Socher
Cochran related the applicant would like to add one unit to her existing B & B, which will
be located in the carriage house and bring the number of units up to five. One parking
space will be added. A neighbor has raised a variety of issues and the applicant has
addressed them all. The Planning Commission will be looking at the parking, as the
neighbor has suggested the parking area be moved inward 15 feet. Staff is recommending
approval.
Skibby questioned Audrey Socher if the alley was paved and she said it was, however, where
it comes in from Laurel Street, it is not. Socher added there will be less impact from this
proposal because it was her painting studio and it was used 365 days a year. If approved,
the unit will be used 166 days. She noted her property has had an effect on the rest of the
neighborhood, as more owners are upgrading their property also.
Ennis commented the owners may have to meet new ADA requirements and advised them
to check with the Building Official.
Skibby moved and MacKenzie seconded to recommend approval of this application with
Staff conditions. The motion was unanimously passed.
PA 92-048
Conditional Use Permit
119 Third Street
Brad Roupp
This application is a request to convert an existing structure located on the rear of the
property into an office. Also, the owner is proposing to reconstruct the garage.
When asked about the alley, Brad Roupp clarified it is paved to "C" Street. The office will
be off the alley and the garage will be where the existing one is now. Roupp also explained
there are two different roof pitches on the house, and the new construction will match.
When Skibby inquired about signage, Roupp said the office probably will not have a sign,
especially if he uses it for his own office. If there is a sign, it will most likely be on the
building by the entrance door. Skibby said he is concerned about commercial development
in the alley, as he does not want the alley turning into a street. Lewis commented the small
office space compared with the residential space is a good ratio as far as recent joint study
session discussions are concerned. Hook remarked the proposed use of the already paved
alley is a good one. Lewis added there is no loss situation because the house will remain
a residence. Skibby reiterated his signage concerns and recommended if there is a sign, it
be attached to the building.
The Commission agreed this is a good example of commercial/residential and would work
well with the new proposed criteria. Hook moved to recommend approval of this
application with the conditions stated in the staff report, with the addition that any signage
be attached to the building. Wood seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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PA 93-051
Change of Condition
671 Siskiyou Boulevard
Nancy Golden/Gregory Freeman
One of the conditions previously approved was that the alley be paved. Cochran stated the
owners are concerned about the safety of the children who play in the alley because of the
heavy traffic. Staff is recommending to defer alley paving for at least a year.
The alley was discussed, especially in regard to the apartment building which uses the alley
as access. The apartments are mainly rented to college students who use the alley as a
street.
David Freeman said he wants to have a good relationship with the neighbors and they have
all expressed their concern about the alley. He will pursue other alternatives also, such as
requesting the doctor's office put up a chain after closing hours.
Ennis questioned the agreement people have to sign in favor of improvements. Cochran
said it is because of existing policies. The owners will need to sign in favor for the alley.
Freeman added if he does have to pave, he will try to get the approval for speed bumps.
Cochran remarked there may be an ordinance prohibiting speed bumps in a public way.
Hook moved and Skibby seconded to recommend approval of the deferred alley paving.
The motion was unanimously passed.
PA 93-046
Minor Land Partition
70 Water Street
Robert and Ann Clouse
Cochran stated this partition is being requested to correct an illegally created lot years ago.
After discussing the property, Skibby moved and Hook seconded to recommend approval
of this partition to the Planning Commission. 'The motion passed unanimously.
PA 93-057
Transfer of Applicant
Calle Guanajuato
Ashland Parks Commission/Ken Mickelsen, Director
Cochran said permanent approval for Judie Bunch was granted last year for the
marketplace. However, the Parks Commission is requesting the responsibility for the
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operation, and will in turn be leasing it to an individual. Judie was ultimately granted the
lease, however, the number of booths allowed has been cut almost in half. Cochran
announced that at the City Council meeting the previous night, Judie was given approval to
use the adjacent City parking lot plus 24 spaces in the alley.
Hook commented there was not enough information on future plans for Calle Guanajuato
from the Parks Commission. He did not want to see Judie phased out. Lewis said if Judie
felt there would be a problem, he was sure she would have been at the meeting. Also, he
said the Parks Department needs to look at the big picture and it makes sense to have the
Parks Commission in control.
Chambers moved and MacKenzie seconded to recommend approval of this application. The
motion passed with all voting aye except Hook, who voted nay.
PA 93-047
Minor Land Partition
438 North Main Street
John and Cheryl Colwell
This application is to partition the property into two lots. Bayberry Inn will be on its own
lot, which will be large enough to accommodate the required parking. The mobile home
is a non-conforming use in an E-1 zone, but it is existing. There is no minimum lot size
because both parcels will remain E-1.
Ennis said he would like to encourage the owners to fix up the property with the mobile
home. Hook noted that at such time as the property is upgraded, he would like the
Commission to have the opportunity to review the plans.
Ennis then moved and Hook seconded to recommend approval of this application with the
condition that, although it appears that once the partition goes through, the Lori Lane
parcel (with the mobile home) will no longer be in the Historic District, if and when a
building permit is applied for, the Commission have the opportunity to review the
application. The motion was unanimously passed.
BUILDING PERMITS
Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of
March follow:
55 North Main Street
234 Vista Street
310 Oak Street
Kirk David
Sid DeBoer
Tom Cantwell
Remodel
Garage
Laundromat Remodel
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461 Rock Street
726 Iowa Street
486 Siskiyou Boulevard
35 South Second Street
111 Third Street
298 Hargadine Street
145 Manzanita Street
264 East Main Street
223 Fifth Street
11 North First Street
51 North Main Street
91 Oak Street
116 Lithia Way
326 North Main Street
212 East Main Street
Gene & Marilyn Brummett
Kai Jacobson
Shirley Grega
Michael Gibbs
Thomas Cassel
Will Carr/Gary Powell
Jay & Carol Lunt
KIXX
Cooper/Silverman
Canario's
Black Sheep
Village Floral
Operation Desktop
Best Way Real Estate
Mark Antony
Addition/Remodel
Garage/Apartment
Remodel
Cottage
Remodel
Addition
Demolish Shed
Sign
Sign
Sign
Signs
Sign
Sign
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:
April 8
April 15
April 22
April 29
Skibby, Wood and Lewis
Skibby, Chambers, Lewis and MacKenzie
Skibby, Hook, Lewis and MacKenzie
Skibby, Hook, Wood and Ennis
NEW BUSINESS
Nomination of 228 "B" Street to National Reeister
The Commission discussed the care that has gone into the restoration of the Pelton House
and commended John Ferguson for his work. The community and the Historic Commission
put in a great deal of energy into saving the house, thereby recognizing it as an important
structure.
Skibby moved to recommend approval of this nomination to the National Register of
Historic Places. Hook seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed.
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OLD BUSINESS
Statue at Library
MacKenzie conveyed the floodlight on the statue has been installed. Also, the Parks
Department has reserved two benches to be placed by the statue. The plaque have arrived
and Jeffrey Bernard is working on them.
Joint Study Session
The Historic Commission received a lot of support from the Planning Commission at the
last study session in the direction they are headed. The Commission agreed Chambers and
Ennis have done a tremendous amount of work and it was greatly appreciated.
Cemetery Nominations to National Register
No word has been received from the Southern Oregon Historical Society regarding the
request for monetary help.
Applegate Trail Plaque
The letter received by Bill Emerson from Rich Ackerman, Oregon-California Trails
Association, was discussed. Skibby will inform Ackerman that if the second paragraph is not
changed to at least mention the Rogue Valley and make the placque more applicable to this
area, it should not be placed on the Plaza. Chambers and MacKenzie suggested Kay
Atwood review the proposed wording before it is finalized.
Heritaee Landmarks List
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No update.
Granite Street Fountain
No update.
Alley Committee
No update.
128 Wimer Street
Commission members will be ranking this house and turning in the sheets at the Review
Board this month. It will be voted on at the May 5th meeting, then forwarded to the City
Council.
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National Historic Preservation Week - May 9-15
Skibby said that for his walking tour, he will include the Allen Pavilion and a tour of the
cemetery to tie into the Applegate Trail celebration. The brochures will be completed and
placed in a couple places soon.
Street Scorin~
Ennis informed the Commission he had written a letter to Steve Hall and received a nice
letter in return. Hall stated they will avoid the large spaces on subsequent ones.
Dead Indian Road
Hook explained a compromise was reached, and the name of the road is being officially
changed to Dead Indian Memorial Road.
NEW BUSINESS
Earthquake Standards
Due to the recent earthquake near Portland, Skibby said he felt the Commission should
once again talk about earthquake standards, as this area can definitely be affected. He
requested it be put on next month's agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
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