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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-09-05 Historic MINASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION Minutes September 5, 1990 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, Deane Bradshaw, Thomas Hunt, Jean MacKenzie, Mark Reitinger and Keith Chambers (who arrived at 8:25 p.m.). Also present was Secretary Sonja Akerman. Commission members Susan Reynolds and Lorraine Whitten were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Skibby moved and Hunt seconded to approve the Minutes of the August 8, 1990 meeting as mailed. Motion passed unanimously. STAFF REPORTS PA 90-170 Minor Land Partition 337 Oak Street Michael VanAusdall Lewis stated the applicant is requesting approval to divide his property into two parcels. The rear parcel will access onto VanNess Avenue and the structures involved are existing. Hunt declared he was disturbed by the tall fence on the VanNess side of the property because of view obstruction. He added that VanNess is extremely heavily traveled at a rapid pace, which makes it unsafe for cars and pedestrians. The Commission agreed with this. Michael VanAusdall also agreed and stated it might help to post a 25 mph speed limit on the street. When questioned about the driveways, he stated the City is requiring a driveway to the left of the house on Oak Street and the rear parcel will access off an existing driveway by the shop. There will be no difference, he added, in traffic generated as a result of this partition. He stated he will be adding on to the studio for his residence. Because VanNess Avenue is used as a bypass, this route generates a great deal of traffic. Therefore, the Commission would like to suggest Public Works look at the traffic flow (both vehicular and pedestrian) on VanNess Avenue between Water Street and Oak Street to determine safety measures which could be undertaken. Reitinger then moved to recommend approval of this partition and Bradshaw seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved. Ashland Historic Commission September 5, 1990 PA 90-184 Conditional Use Permit 134 High Street Larry Medinger Lewis explained this application is necessary because the owner wishes to enlarge her kitchen and her home does not meet setback requirements. Reitinger said he had a problem with the shed roof because it looks as though the addition is just being tacked on. The Commission agreed with him that the design would be improved if the addition had a gabled roof to match the existing roof line. Bradshaw added, however, that shed roof additions have frequently been built because they are less expensive. Skibby moved to recommend approval to the Planning Commission with the suggestion the addition have a gabled roof (if possible) which will match the main roof pitch. Reitinger seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. PA 90-190 Staff Permit 137 North Main Street Brad Parker/Bobbi Williams (Note: This was a preliminary meeting with the Historic Commission and Brad Parker. Notices have not yet been mailed to property owners surrounding this site and will be reviewed again either by the entire Commission or the Review Board. This house, since it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is required to receive approval from the Planning Department, Historic Commission and the State Historic Preservation Office for any exterior alterations.) Parker is in the process of restoring his house. While removing dry rot from the porch, he discovered an extensive rot problem. Therefore, he decided to remove the Craftsman porch and begin restoration of the original Italianate porch which was removed in 1929. He did this, however, without obtaining the proper permits and approval. Parker stated he has since been working with James Hamrick, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, who is pleased with the restoration attempt. He added that the lines will be kept the same and done as closely as possible to the original and assured the Commission of SHPO support. (Chambers arrived at this time.) Ashland Historic Commission September 5, 1990 The Commission concurred the restored porch will be an asset to the house, but would like to see detailed drawings of the final plans and not just historic photos of the original porch. Everyone agreed that because of present day safety and building codes as opposed to the 1870's, there will have to be some compromises. Parker stated he is working on plans and will be having Skibby blow up photos of the original porch. Also, he requested Skibby be available for consulting during the remainder of the Craftsman porch demolition. BUILDING PERMITS Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of August follow: Chris/Elizabeth Larke Norby-Gordon AP Group Bob Cresap Richard Wagner Al/Carol Gray The Family Tree Sister Moon 247 Seventh St. 558 Holly St. 521 N. Main St. 149 Pioneer St. 92 Alida St. 14 Beach Ave. 130 E. Main St. 268 E. Main St. Remodel Deck Office/Apartment Re-Roof* Addition Foundation Sign Sign * Denotes Historic Commission disapproval. OLD BUSINESS Historic Sign Code Ordinance Reitinger, Skibby and Reynolds attended the City Council meeting the previous evening. Reitinger reported on the results, stating that although the Council did not take a final vote on the revisions, no more public testimony will be taken. The Ordinance will be read at the next Council meeting. 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: September 6 September 13 Skibby, Bradshaw, Lewis and Reitinger Skibby, Bradshaw, Reitinger and Lewis Ashland Historic Commission September 5, 1990 September 20 September 27 Skibby, Bradshaw, Reitinger, MacKenzie and Chambers Skibby, Bradshaw, Reynolds, Hunt and Chambers NEW BUSINESS Skibby stated he would like the Historic Commission to have a study session on alternatives to alley paving, especially in the Railroad District. Last month the Planning Commission accepted recommendations made by the Historic Commission with regard to Conditional Use Permit approval of 637 and 649 East Main Street. Chambers said he is on the committee which was formed last year to come up with alternatives to alley paving. The committee has been to meetings with the City Council and CPAC. It also has maps of the Railroad District and he thinks it is important to get color coding on them depicting paved and unpaved portions. He will coordinate a meeting with this committee and Commission members who would like to attend. The Commission also discussed the blue facia on the building at the corner of North Main Street and Granite Street and the Big Town Hero sign which was installed above the parapet on the same building. It was decided the Commission would ask the City's Enforcement Officer to speak with the owner about moving the sign so it will comply with the Sign Code Ordinance. ADJOURNMENT With a motion by Skibby and second by Chambers, it was the unanimous decision of the Historic Commission to adjourn the meeting at 9:28 p.m.