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Minutes
December 2, 1992
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Terry Skibby at 7:35 p.m. Members
present were Terry Skibby, Le Hook, Jean MacKenzie, Dana Johnson, and Steve Ennis.
Also present were Assistant Planner Kristen Cochran and Secretary Sonja Akerman.
Members Jim Lewis, Jane Dancer, Keith Chambers, and H.L. Wood were absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MacKenzie declared page 3 of the November 4, 1992 Minutes, under Statue at Library,
should read four brass plaques rather than two. Skibby clarified page 4, under Letter from
Pat Marlin should state "the worst part seems to be the existing entrance to the alley on
Union Street". Hook moved and Johnson seconded to approve the November 4, 1992
Minutes as corrected. The motion was unanimously passed.
STAFF REPORTS
PA 92-138
Conditional Use Permit
111 Third Street
Thomas Cassel
Cochran explained this application is for a four-unit plus owner's unit traveler's
accommodation. It will be a change in use, as it now is used as a counseling office. Five
parking spaces are required and six are existing. The alley and the parking spaces are
already paved; landscaping is fine as it is; and traffic impact will be the same or less than
the present use.
Skibby questioned if there are residential units in the house now. Cochran answered there
are none, but the applicant (new owner) will be living in the house.
THOMAS CASSEL related the house still has a kitchen and bedrooms, as few interior
changes were made when it became an office. He has ordered an 8"x 11" plaque, which
will be placed by the door. The name will be "Colonel Silsby's Bed and Breakfast Inn".
Cassel also said he plans to begin working on the house next spring and should be able to
open the inn in April.
The Commission agreed this was an appropriate use for the house, as it will be more
authentic having it as a residence once again. Hook moved and Johnson seconded to
recommend approval of this application. The motion passed unanimously.
PA 92-140
Conditional Use Permit
662 "B" Street
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association
Cochran stated this application is to modify the existing non-conforming building to
accommodate seven living units. It is non-conforming because there are currently six units
in the house, and only three would be allowed. The shed in the back will be demolished
and replaced with a parking area. No exterior changes of the house are proposed other
than upgrading. The only concern neighbors have expressed is the increased traffic in the
alley. The two neighbors with property abutting the unpaved portion of the alley feel it
should be paved, and OSFA is willing to do so. Half the alley is paved already.
JIM DUNCAN, 692 "B" Street, stated he is one of the neighbors requesting permission to
pave the alley. Currently, there is no parking off the alley for the OSFA house. With the
demolition of the unit (shed) in the rear, all the off-street parking will be located off the
alley.
Hook stated that although OSFA is his employer, he has nothing to do with this project.
There were a few items he could clarify, however. The structure will be used for temporary
housing for actors, directors, etc. Most do not have cars, as they fly in, so they will be using
bicycles and their feet for transportation. In spite of this, he agreed the alley should be
paved.
Ennis said he was a little dismayed because there are seven people living at the site now
whose affordable housing will be lost. He also wondered how the owners of property on the
paved portion felt about the increased traffic in the alley, and how they would be affected
by having the entire alley paved.
MacKenzie stated the uniform appearance would justify paving the alley. Johnson felt it
would deteriorate further if it was not paved, and said it seems it would be safer if it were
consistent. Skibby added it is not one of the alleys destined not to be paved by the Alley
Committee.
Hook moved to recommend the remainder of the alley be paved as part of the conditions
for approval. Johnson seconded the motion and it passed with all voting aye except Ennis.
MacKenzie moved and Johnson seconded to recommend approval of the Conditional Use
Permit. The motion passed unanimously.
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PA 92-141
Conditional Use Permit
Under the Viaduct on Water Street
Medford Growers and Crafters Association
Cochran explained this application is for the review of a temporary use. The Market has
been using the area under the viaduct for the past three years. This type of use is
encouraged in the downtown. The Market has the use of eight more parking spaces if
needed.
Hook stated he was on the DPAC when the recommendation was made to use parking
spaces across the street for expansion so as to not take away more parking spaces from
downtown employees, as this is one of the few areas where they are allowed to park for a
full day. The City Council, however, approved expansion of the Market by taking away
more spaces from the lot. He felt if the Market people were allowed to use a certain
number of spaces, there should be the same number of spaces made available on Tuesdays
elsewhere for downtown employees. He recommended the small lot across from Copeland
not be monitored on Tuesdays as a trade-off.
Ennis moved to recommend approval of this application on the condition that on Tuesdays
during the Market season, downtown employees be allowed to park in an alternate area,
such as the small lot across from Copeland, to make up for the 16 spaces lost on that day.
Hook seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed.
BUILDING PERMITS
Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of
November follow:
174 North Main Street
75 Bush Street
30 North Second Street
453 Allison Street
184 "B" Street
548 Iowa Street
58 Fourth Street
23 Sherman Street
338 Scenic Drive
59 Manzanita Street
Central/Helman/Water
184 Hargadine Street
140 High Street
Marilyn Krichman
Gordon Pelton
U.S. Bank
Nancy Coleman
Ian and Betsy Wessler
William Koenigsberg
Martha McGentre
Susan Louie
Beth Coye and Esther Bell
Vicki Lamb
Lloyd Haines
Marvin Salles
Lorraine Skaff
Cottage
Remodel/Addition
Repair Ceiling
Deck
Remodel
Reroof Shed
Remodel/Bay Window
Demolish Shed
Garage/Studio/Storage
Interior Remodel
Co mmer cial Building
Re-roof
Carport
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150 East Main Street
191 Oak Street
243 East Main Street
Ashland Homes Real Estate Sign
Ashland Cycle Sport Sign
Western Bank Sign
REVIEW BOARD
Following is the schedule (until the next meeting) for the Review Board, which meets every
Thursday from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Planning Department:
December 3
December 10
December 17
December 24
December 31
ewis (?)
Hook, Johnson, MacKenzie and Skibby
Hook, Johnson, MacKenzie and Skibby
Ennis and Skibby
MacKenzie and Skibby
OLD BUSINESS
Joint Study Session
Ennis reported a subcommittee consisting of himself, Chambers, and Planning
Commissioners Susan Powell and Mike Bingham met on November 9th. He submitted
copies of the worksheet and explained the revisions. The committee is now awaiting word
from Planning Staff regarding continuation at this time. Eventually, they would like their
intentions adopted by the City Council.
Granite Street Fountain
A memo from Pam Barlow was discussed in which she states Dennis Barnts, Water Quality
Superintendent, believes the old fountain should not be replumbed. He suggested a new
fountain be placed next to the old one, and that a plaque be placed on the old one noting
its historic significance. The Commission agreed with the proposal.
Hook moved to comply with Dennis Barnts' suggestion and added the fountain in the best
shape should be used. MacKenzie seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed.
Cemetery Nominations to National Register
Lewis was not present at the meeting and it was understood he will draft the letter to the
Council.
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Statue at Library
Hook commended MacKenzie for her work in taking care of the statue. MacKenzie said
she will be meeting with A1 Williams, Electric Department Director, to discuss the
floodlight. She added that John Fregonese had told her two benches could be placed there.
Donn Todt, from the Parks Department, may also be putting in a planter bed.
Applegate Trail Plaque
Skibby reported he had attended the City Council meeting on November 17. The Council
approved the acceptance of the plaque and the placement in the Plaza. Skibby will write
a letter to coordinate this with the Parks Department.
Heritage Landmarks List
Cochran explained the Planning Staff will work toward adoption of the list in four to five
months.
The Commission will set up a study session in order to review the files.
Historic Landmark Preservation Ordinance
Cochran conveyed this is low on the City Council priority list and it looks as though it will
be another year before it is adopted.
Ennis suggested Page 4 (n) should be "one inch equals four feet or greater". The
Commission agreed.
Alley Committee
Hook stated the committee should resume meeting after the first of the year.
NEW BUSINESS
I.O.O.F. Buildine
Skibby noted a martini glass made of reinforced plaster had been placed in the middle of
the old Plaza Cafe sign on the side of the Oddfellows Building. Akerman related she had
spoken with one of the owners who was quite upset about the glass. Evidently, a mason had
been hired to reinforce some of the cracks in the bricks, then took it upon himself to put
up the martini glass. Skibby also added the top portion of the chimneys had been removed.
Hook moved and Ennis seconded the Historic Commission express its concern about the
exterior changes made to the Oddfellows Building-- the martini glass and the change in the
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chimneys that have been in existence since 1879 -- and request the owners restore the
building to its previous condition. The motion was passed unanimously.
Skibby will draft a letter and include photos of the building. Hook stated he knows of
people who could restore the sign.
ADJOURNMENT
With a motion by Ennis and second by Hook, it was the unanimous decision of the
Commission to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
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