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Minutes
June 6, 1990
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jim Lewis at 7:38 p.m. Members present
were Jim Lewis, Terry Skibby, Rick Harris, Susan Reynolds, Lorraine Whitten, Thomas
Hunt, Jean MacKenzie and Keith Chambers. Also present were Senior Planner John
McLaughlin, Secretary Sonja Akerman and Council Liaison Susan Reid. Commission
member Mark Reitinger was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Harris moved and Skibby seconded to approve the Minutes of the May 2, 1990 meeting
as mailed. Motion passed unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
PA 90-099
Solar Waiver
259 Idaho Street
Rick Klimek
McLaughlin explained this application is for a Solar Waiver to allow for a slightly higher
building than the ordinance allows. State law requires that property owners within 100 feet
be notified of this request. The notice provides information which allows property owners
to request a public hearing before the Planning Commission. The building permit was
issued in error (because of a wrong date on the notice). The builder has since halted all
construction on the house. McLaughlin went on to state that the owner of the property
requesting the waiver and the owner of the property agreeing to the shading are the same
person. One of the neighbors that was notified thinks the builder created the lots too small
since a waiver is required and that the property is being over built.
Chambers questioned the fact that the owner granted his own Solar Variance and wondered
if there was potential for abuse. McLaughlin answered that strict guidelines are followed
and that waivers are never approved if solar collectors are in place or if windows would be
shaded in the property to the north. He stressed the fact that the Solar Ordinance was
adopted to protect solar access, not to protect views. He also added that most solar waivers
do not involve same ownership.
Harris moved to recommend approval of this request to the Planning Commission and
Whitten seconded the motion. It was unanimously passed.
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PA 90-103
Variance
84 Pine Street
Michael and Lucia Kelsay
This Variance, explained McLaughlin, has been requested in order to modify the front
porch at this residence. An addition which complies with all setback regulations will be
constructed also. The 18 inch Variance is needed to accommodate the porch supports.
Staff feels the design is much better than what exists and that the Variance is appropriate.
Whitten moved to recommend approval of this request and Reynolds seconded the motion.
Harris amended the motion to include the recommendation that the owner use 6 x 6 porch
posts. The motion, as amended, passed unanimously.
PA 90-107
Minor Land Partition
531 Scenic Drive
Richard DiLorenzo
McLaughlin reported the applicant came before the Historic Commission last fall requesting
to demolish the existing house. This request is to divide the property into three lots and
leave the existing home. There is plenty of square footage to accommodate the parcels.
Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of demolishing the house if the partition is
approved. It was the general consensus that more options would be available to the owner
with three parcels, therefore, demolition chances would be less if this partition incentive
would be granted.
Skibby then moved to recommend approval of the Minor Land Partition with the advice
that the existing house and small cottage be retained. After a short discussion regarding
affordable housing, Harris amended the motion to include encouragement to the owner
to move the cottage so it sits on the same piece of property as the house..Chambers
seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved as amended.
PA 90-097
Site Review and Conditional Use Permit
153 Oak Street
Joseph Page
McLaughlin explained the applicant would like to increase the number of units in the
McCall House from six to eight. There will be no exterior modification. The main change
involves improvements to the parking lot. He added the lot is large enough, it just needs
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to be upgraded. Also, it is appropriate to have this size of traveler's accommodation on a
commercial site.
Joseph Page clarified that the extra two rooms are existing. The previous owner had
relatives living in them and had not applied to increase the number of units. He als()
discussed the painting of the McCall House. He had sent color samples (after much
research) to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) since the house is on the
National Register. James Hamrick, from SHPO, recommended he use beige to repaint it
and stated the colors Page had chosen were not appropriate. After a lengthy phone
conversation, Hamrick stated he could not actually approve the colors, and though they are
not appropriate, they are in good taste.
Harris moved to recommend approval of the Site Review and Conditional Use Permit.
Reynolds seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
The Commission also agreed the colors Page had selected were suitable. Page explained
the McCall House will not be removed from the National Register even though he paints
it without SHPO approval.
BUILDING PERMITS
Permits reviewed by members of the Historic Commission and issued during the month of
May follow:
Ralph Leach
Gretchen Kruger
Ronald Waitt
Peter/Amy Cipes
Karen Darling/Mike Rarity
Mark Kelly
Rick Klimek
Dankook U of A
Jim Lewis
Jim Lewis
Steve Battaglia
City of Ashland
Char's Wicker and Rose
Van Vleet Real Estate
Patricia Sprague Real Estate
The Adventure Center
My Favorite Things
Varsity Theatre
438 N. Main Remodel
358 E. Main Remodel
147 Manzanita SFR
521 N. Main Demolition
40 E. Main Deck/Awning
75 N. Main Remodel
269 Idaho SFR
199 E. Main Remodel
666 "A" St. Foundation .
666 "A" St. Remodel
774 "C" St. Addition
31 Water St. Catwalk & Deck
93 Oak St. Sign
Lithia & 3rd Sign
99 N. Main Sign
40 E. Main Sign
64 N. Pioneer Sign
166 E. Main Sign
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Small Change
Unity in Ashland
5 N. Main Sign
563 N. Main Sign
OLD BUSINESS
Historic Preservation Week
Harris distributed his report of the Historic Preservation Awards Committee. Included
were suggestions for improvement for 1991 National Historic Preservation Week.
Historic Sign Code Ordinance
McLaughlin informed the Commission that the Historic Sign Code Ordinance revisions will
be heard at the June 19th City Council meeting. He advised Commission members to be
present.
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:
June 7
June 14
June 21
June 28
Skibby, Harris and Chambers
Lewis and Skibby
Hunt, Lewis and Skibby
Hunt, Harris and Skibby
Group Meeting
Skibby and Hunt both expressed an interest in coordinating a group meeting of Commission
members the Monday before the monthly meeting to review planning actions. McLaughlin
stated that as long as a quorum is not present, they keep an open mind and are fair,
without trying to convince others of a certain viewpoint, there should not be a problem with
the open discussion rules.
NEW BUSINESS
Jessi Hoffman introduced herself and stated she will be starting an historic walking tour
business. She has been reading books by such local authors as Kay Atwood and Marge
O'Harra, interviewing people and conducting extensive research. She emphasized her
concern for accuracy and the importance of realizing that historic preservation is necessary
not only for an individual but also for a community. If anyone wants to contact her, her
phone number is 482-8611.
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Heritage Sunday
Skibby, President of the Ashland Heritage Committee, reported that this year's theme for
Heritage Sunday (July lst) will be Ashland Grows While Lithia Flows. It will be held at the
Swedenburg Cultural Resource Center from noon until 4:00 p.m. Included will be a photo
display on Ashland's growth, a display of old maps and the presentation on "signage" by
George Kramer and "lesser-known examples" by Kay Atwood (at 2:30). He also stated the
historic Nils Ahlstrom House, located at 248 Fifth Street, will be open from 11:00 a.m. to
noon.
Orientation Meeting
The Commission decided to have the Goal Setting/Orientation meeting on Thursday, July
12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Dankook Room at SOSC, if available.
REMINDER
The July Historic Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, July 5 in Pioneer Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
With a motion by Chambers and second by Reynolds, it was the unanimous decision of the
Historic Commission to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.