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Minutes
November 4, 1992
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jim Lewis at 7:40 p.m. Members present
were Jim Lewis, Terry Skibby, Le Hook, Jean MacKenzie, Jane Dancer, Keith Chambers,
Dana Johnson, H.L. Wood and Steve Ennis. Also present were Assistant Planner Kristen
Cochran and Secretary Sonja Akerman. No members were absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Dancer moved and Ennis seconded to approve the October 7, 1992 Minutes as mailed. The
motion was unanimously passed.
STAFF REPORTS
PA 92-128
Conditional Use Permit
1 Hillcrest Street
Gayle Titus
Cochran explained this application is for an expansion of the garage, which is a non-
conforming structure. The existing setbacks are three foot side yard and nine foot rear yard,
rather than the required ten feet on each. Compatible materials with the house will be
used. Fire Department concerns have been worked out.
Gayle Titus said a new hydrant will be installed on Glenview Drive across from the garage.
This will provide better protection for the whole area. Structures are required to be within
250 feet of a hydrant and she was 300 feet. When questioned by Chambers regarding cost,
Titus answered the Water Department will provide the hydrant and she will pay for the
installation.
After discussing fire walls and culverts, Chambers moved and Johnson seconded to
recommend approval of this action. The motion passed unanimously.
PA 92-119
Transfer of Ownership
120 Gresham Street
Margaret Kuan
Cochran stated this is a formality when a traveller's accommodation changes ownership.
The applicant will operate the B & B under the same conditions except she will live in one
of the units.
Ennis moved to recommend approval of this application. With a second by Hook, the
motion was unanimously approved.
BUILDING PERMITS
Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of
October follow:
167 East Main Street
126 Nursery Street
5 Hillcrest Street
116 Nob Hill Street
73 Granite Street
548 Iowa Street
477 Fairview Street
140 High Street
51 North Main Street
477 North Main Street
73 Granite Street
73 Granite Street
363 "B" Street
Off Pioneer Street
47 North Main Street
363 "B" Street
340 "A" Street
Ray Jackson
Brent Thompson
Robert Hall
Jenna Sturgis
Gerald/Helaine Noble
Bill Koenigsberg
Joe Martinez
Lorraine Raft
Lance Pugh/Lloyd Haines
Sue Kruse
Gerald/Helaine Noble
Gerald/Helaine Noble
Counseling Assoc. of S. Oregon
Shops in the alley
Plaza Cafe
Counseling Assoc. of S. Oregon
Software Boutique
Remodel
Remodel
Overhang
Re-Roof
Rear Demolition
Foundation/Re-Roof
Addition
Remodel/Addition
Demolish Int. Walls
Dormer/Skylight
Remodel/Addition
Garage
Sign
Sign
Sign
Sign
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:
November 5
November 12
Lewis, MacKenzie, Hook, Skibby and Wood
MacKenzie, Skibby and Dancer
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November 19
November 26
Hook, Johnson, MacKenzie, Skibby and Lewis
THANKSGIVING
OLD BUSINESS
Joint Study Session
Ennis reported a subcommittee consisting of himself, Chambers, Lewis, Skibby, and Planning
Commissioners Susan Powell and Mike Bingham will meet on November 9th.
Granite Street Fountain
Chambers will write a draft letter requesting the Water Department to replace the fountain
with the one in storage. Skibby will take photos.
Cemetery Nominations to National Register
Kay Atwood's letter was discussed regarding costs involved in the nomination. Lewis
recommended the Commission first seek support from the City Council, then pursue
information about grants, etc. A letter to the Council will be drafted for the next meeting.
Skibby moved and Wood seconded to pursue the nomination of the cemeteries to the
National Register. The motion passed unanimously.
Statue at Library
MacKenzie reported Jeffrey Bernard did a beautiful job of cleaning the statue, and that it
now looks iridescent. Two brass plaques have been ordered to cover the holes on the sides.
She added that John Fregonese has agreed to place one or two benches around the statue
and they are trying to get a floodlight from across the street.
Applegate Trail Plaque
Skibby related he had talked with John Fregonese about the placement of the plaque.
Fregonese agreed the Plaza area would be appropriate.
Hook moved to recommend to the City Council that the City of Ashland accept the plaque
commemorating the Applegate Trail, and that it be placed in the Plaza area. Johnson
seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed.
Heritaee Landmarks List
Hook moved to recommend to the City Council the Interim Heritage Landmarks list be
adopted as the final list. Johnson seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed.
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NEW BUSINESS
G.K. Schrock
Mr. Schrock spoke about the 100th anniversary of the Chautaugua Dome. He feels Ashland
should celebrate the people that accomplished Chautaugua, and suggested having a
"Chautaugua Event" during the time period of June 14 to July 5 (the three week period in
which it was completed).
The Commission advised working with SOHS, the schools, and newspapers, and also
discussed tying it in with National Historic Preservation week in May and/or the Applegate
Trail celebration.
Schrock then acquainted the Commission with what is being done in his research for
National Register nomination of 34 Union Street. He feels the Emerys need to be
remembered, as in his opinion, there is very little physical evidence left in Ashland of this
family. If the house (which was built by H.S. Emery, foster son of Eber and Sophia) was
on the National Register, he would open up the home so the people could "see" history. He
added he does not anticipate success, but would like the support of the Commission in order
to educate people.
Letter from Pat Marlin
The letter from Pat Marlin (85 Union Street) was discussed requesting paving of the alley
between Union and Gresham Streets by the City. Skibby commented the worst part of the
alley seems to be the existing paved portion. No decision was made.
ADJOURNMENT
With a motion by Hook and second by Chambers, it was the unanimous decision of the
Commission to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
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