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Minutes
July 8, 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, Keith Chambers, Le Hook, Jean MacKenzie, Dana Johnson,
Jane Dancer and Steve Ennis. Also present were Assistant Planner Kristen Cochran, City
Council Liaison Susan Reid and Secretary Sonja Akerman. Member Deane Bradshaw was
absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Skibby moved and Hook seconded to approve the Minutes of the June 3, 1992 meeting as
mailed. The motion was unanimously passed.
STAFF REPORTS
PA 92-084
Site Review
624 "A" Street
Jim Lewis
Lewis declared a conflict of interest.
Cochran explained that because the depot is on the National Register of Historic Places and
Lewis would like to change the height of two doors, a Site Review is required. It is also
required for the use of the depot as a cabinet and furniture manufacture workshop. Two
parking spaces will be required to be improved.
Lewis stated he would like to request he not be required to provide street trees every 30
feet due to the large overhang of the building, and the number of existing large sycamores
already on the property. Landscaping will exceed the required 15%. (Cochran stated if
street trees will be required every 30 feet, it would be possible to plant smaller trees.) He
will continue the rock work on the depot property. Lewis went on to say he proposes to add
one window and drop the existing doors from freight level to slab floor level. The existing
windows will be made workable. He has had verbal approval from Henry Kunowski from
SHPO for this change. He has started putting on a new roof already. He has found the
original colors, which appear to be shades of gray. The color will be changed to the original
(this has been approved by SHPO). There will only be a few interior changes. He added
the noise will be contained within the building. He also explained the existing portion of
the depot took care of all the depot duties, including crew quarters, from 1937 on.
When questioned about paving the alley, Cochran stated the moratorium is still in effect.
Skibby commended Lewis for the work and research he has done on the depot.
Chambers moved and Skibby seconded to approve both the exterior change on the building
and also the use of the building. Hook amended the motion to include the alley not be
required to be paved until such time as the entire alley issue is settled. The motion passed
with all voting aye except Lewis, who abstained.
BUILDING PERMITS
Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of
June follow:
152 Strawberry Lane
109 Pine Street
70 Water Street
47 North Main Street
256 Sixth Street
71 Gresham Street
60 Fifth Street
376 "B" Street
582 North Main Street
582 North Main Street
582 North Main Street
842 "A" Street
85 Union Street
531 Scenic Drive
531 Scenic Drive
531 Scenic Drive
45 North Main Street
45 North Main Street
264-B East Main Street
25 North Main Street
Helman/Central
370 East Main Street
258 #4 "A" Street
Laura Dunbar
Hillmann-Figueiredo
Ann & Robert Clouse
Lloyd Haines
Jim Haim
Santina Ashcrafe
Tom Phillips
Susan De Marinas
Ashland Community Hospital
Ashland Community Hospital
Ashland Community Hospital
Bruce Hoab
Ken Marlin
Casey Bright
Casey Bright
Casey Bright
Terry Painter/Henry Daw
Terry Painter/Henry Daw
Perfect Solutions
Masonic Temple
Ashland Creek Condominiums
Main Street Laundromat
Ashland Recycled Furniture
Remodel
Skylights
Deck
Remodel
Addition/Remodel
Foundation
Foundation
SFR
Demolition/Barn
Demolition/SFR
Demolition/Shed
Addition
Porch Overhang
Addition/Remodel
Demolition/Shed
Garage
Deck
Remodel
Sign (2)
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:
July 9
July 16
July 23
July 30
Dancer, Chambers, Skibby and Lewis
Chambers, Johnson, Skibby and Lewis
Hook, Ennis, MacKenzie and Skibby
Dancer, Hook, Johnson and Skibby
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OLD BUSINESS
Goal Setting/Orientation Dinner Meeting
Skibby stated he would like to see a brochure about what to expect from being placed on
the National Register of Historic Places as a goal. Since the Historic Commission felt badly
about the house on Morton Street, it was thought an explanation such as this would have
helped the owners in the process, as they could have designed the addition differently and
on a smaller scale.
Lewis added that SHPO is making the open house mandatory for those structures which are
receiving special assessment. He said he had talked with Skibby about the Ashland Heritage
Committee helping with the open houses. Although money cannot be required to attend
open houses, donations are acceptable.
Reid said it would probably be best to let the Heritage Committee help the people with
their open houses, with assistance from the Historic Commission. She also suggested the
pamphlet clarify the difference between being in the Historic District and being on the
National Register of Historic Places.
Skibby discussed vandalism which continually occurs at the cemetery by Safeway. He has
noticed many people using the pathway and the cemetery as open space. The City crew is
trying to discourage this use. Since it is so rich in history, he feels there is a possibility of
it being accepted to the National Register of Historic Places. He suggested the Commission
undertake the cemetery documentation, etc. as a goal.
MacKenzie mentioned another goal could be to procure National Register status for
Siskiyou Boulevard.
Fountain on Corner of Granite and Nutley Streets
Hook stated Mike Morrison of the Water Department will investigate the other fountain,
which is the one that was located on Laurel Street. It is thought it has WCTU (Women's
Christian Temperance Union) inscribed on it. This, he said, is still a national organization
and he has spoken with the secretary of the national WCTU. There are three local chapters
in the State of Oregon, the closest being in Eugene. He will try to find out if any of the
Oregon chapters would be interested in monetarily helping with the restoration.
Rental Housine Loss Issue
Hook moved to accept the draft memo by Chambers and Ennis regarding the loss of rental
housing in the Historic District to commercial uses, and forward it as is to the Planning Staff
and Planning Commission. Ennis explained they wanted to start by opening the issue, then
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would like to get into specifics and criteria. Dancer seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Heritage Sunday
Skibby reported Heritage Sunday was a success. There was a good turnout, and the people
enjoyed the photo display and the music. It was covered by Channel 12 and the Tidings.
He also said County Commissioner Ric Holt attended and is still very interested in getting
a commuter train to run from Grants Pass to Ashland and a tourist train between Siskiyou
County and Southern Oregon. A committee called Bring Back the Trains has been formed.
A luncheon was held with guest speakers William Watt (Associate Administrator of
Department of Trains, Federal Railroad) and Robert E. Krebs (Manager, Rail Passenger
Plan, State of Oregon) to discuss this.
Cultural Resource Inventory
Akerman explained it is necessary for the Historic Commission and the City Council to hold
public hearings before the properties George Kramer researched can be added to the
interim list. The Commission will hold the hearing at its August 5th meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Water Curtailment
Reid discussed the water curtailment, especially with regard to older homes in the Historic
District that have been converted to multi-family residences. The Commission agreed to
support reasonable wording on information formulated and distributed by the City regarding
the possibility of incorrect meter size for these commercial residences, and the ability to
convert to the correct size in order to allow greater use of water.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
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