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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-12-05 Historic MINASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION 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 Ashland Historic Commission Minutes December 5, 1990 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 Ashland Historic Commission Minutes December 5, 1990 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.