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Minutes
December 5, 1990
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, .Thomas Hunt, Mark Reitinger, Lorraine Whitten, Susan
Reynolds, Deane Bradshaw and Keith Chambers. Also present were Senior Planner John
McLaughlin, Secretary Sonja Akerman and Council Liaison Susan Reid. Commission
member Jean MacKenzie was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Skibby moved and Whitten seconded to approve the Minutes of the November 7, 1990
meeting as mailed. Motion passed unanimously.
GUEST
Bill Emerson
Designer Bill Emerson presented his concept of the Plaza design which was approved by
the Downtown Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Commission. The
Commission commended Emerson for his fine work. Many aspects of the plan which have
not yet been decided were also discussed.
Whitten moved to approve this design concept as presented, with the provision the Historic
Commission have the opportunity to review such design details as telephone and newspaper
stand placement, sidewalk scoring, lights, bollards, benches, lithia water spigot and design
of the new fountain, in order to ensure they reflect the important historic character of the
Plaza. Skibby 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:
Jon Reinhardt
Unitarian Fellowship Church
G.K. Schrock
Richard Brock
Michele Smirl
Naturals of Ashland
Simply You!
159 N. Main St.
87 4th St.
34 Union St.
881 E. Main St.
447 Rock St.
110 Lithia Way
91 Oak St.
Addition
Windows
Remodel/Addition
Remodel
Foundation Repair
Sign
Sign
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OLD BUSINESS
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 6
December 13
December 20
December 27
Reitinger, Whitten and Skibby
Bradshaw, Lewis, Chambers, Hunt and Skibby
Whitten, Chambers, Reynolds, Reitinger, Hunt and Skibby
Lewis, Reitinger, Hunt and Skibby
Other
Skibby questioned the reasons for demolition of the small building at 386 "B" Street, since
the owner received approval for a Conditional Use Permit and not a Variance. He also
wondered if the parking situation had changed. McLaughlin answered she received a 100%
parking variance when it was originally approved, and that it is like a home occupation with
the exception of the sign. The recent approval was a matter of "process". The end outcome
was the same and both methods allow for public input.
"Demolition" was also discussed in relation to the building at 1641/2 "B" Street. The
Commission agreed a better definition of demolition is necessary. McLaughlin, when asked
about "remodel", stated it is generally agreed that a remodel constitutes up to 50% of the
value of the structure.
Skibby then inquired about the second story addition to the Log Ca-bin Tavern. McLaughlin
stated the owner is moving forward with plans for a second story addition to the back half,
with a parapet in front to help screen a satellite dish. Plans will come before the Historic
Commission. Skibby stressed the importance of retaining the historic facade in the Plaza
as a group of structures. Although Lewis agreed, he stated it is not a museum we live in,
and it is important to keep an open mind. Bradshaw said she sees the Historic Commission
as a facilitating committee which can help buffer development and changes within the
Historic District.
McLaughlin then explained the Land Use Ordinance is currently in a cleansing process.
Because the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) decisions are being remanded back to
the City, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to approve Conditional Use Permits.
The burden of proof lies with the applicant and facts need to be presented according to
specific criteria. LUBA has stated the City of Ashland needs to address the term "livability"
in the Conditional Use Permit portion of the Land Use ordinance. Hence, the City has
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hired a person to make necessary changes in our ordinances. The Historic Commission will
need to update the Historic District section of the Site Design and Use Guidelines, which will
become the Site Design and Use Standards.
NEW BUSINESS
Goals
The primary goal for the Historic Commission in the coming year will be to make certain
the Cultural Resources Inventory is adopted by the City Council. McLaughlin informed the
Commission it looks as though the public hearing for final adoption of the Inventory will
not be until next March because of City Council's full agendas. If this is the case, a public
hearing will be held before the Historic Commission in February.
Bradshaw stated she would volunteer to work on education, as she feels it is vitally
important the pubic is aware of the Historic Commission and its functions.
Another important goal for the coming year will be to update the Site Design and Use
Guidelines.
ADJOURNMENT
After a motion by Bradshaw and second by Chambers, it was the unanimous decision of the
Historic Commission to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 p.m.