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HISTORIC COMMISSION
Agenda
March 5, 2003
II.
III.
IV.
VI.
VII.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. - SISKIYOU ROOM in Community Development/Engineering
Services Building (51 Winburn Way)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 5, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PLANNING ACTION 2003-014 is a Conditional Use Permit for a temporary use to renovate a portion of the
interior of the existing building located at 310 Oak Street (previously Cantwell's Market) for the purpose of
operating a small, live theater. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Employment; Zoning: E-l; Assessor's Map #:
39 1E 09 BA; Tax Lot: 14000.
APPLICANT: ArtAttack/Justin Lockwood
OLD BUSINESS:
B.
C.
D.
E.
Lithia Springs Property Discussion with Al Alsing
Review Board -~ appointments/volunteers
Project Assignments for Planning Actions
Discuss Potential Educational Articles
Discuss National Historic Preservation Week ~ May 5-12 Cities, Suburbs & Countryside
NEW BUSINESS
Flood Siren at the top of Bowmer Theatre
Carnegie Library Restoration
COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The next Historic Commission meeting will be on April 2, 2003.
The annual Oregon Heritage Conference that was scheduled for May 8-10, 2003 at Ashland
Springs Hotel has been cancelled.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
lin compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the
Community Development office at 541-488-5305 (TTY phone number is 1-800-735-2900). Notification 72 hours pdor to the meeting
will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title1 ).
Historical Open Houses
in Jackson County
March 2003
John M. Easterling Building
Medford Furniture & Hardware Bldg
552 "A" Street March 8th
Ashland
29 North Central Avenue
Medford
10:00-4:00
March 19th 10:00-2:00
NOTE:
The monthly open house list for the State of Oregon is now available on the State H storic Preservation Office I
website. To look up other open house sites in the state, go to www.shpo.state.or, us, then click on the Historic Open
I
House Schedule on your right.
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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Minutes
February 5, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:07 p.m., Chairperson Dale Shostrom called the meeting to order in the Siskiyou Room located in the
Community Development/Engineering Services Building. In addition to Shostrom, members present were Keith
Chambers, Joan Steele, Tom Giordano, Terry Skibby, Gary Foil and Joanne Kdppaehne. Also present were Council
Liaison John Morrison and Secretary Sonja Akerman. Members Jay Leighton and Rob Saladoff were unable to
attend the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Steele moved and Foil seconded to approve the January 8, 2003 minutes as submitted. The motion passed with
a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Planning Action 2003-005
Conditional Use Permit and Site Review
35 South Second Street
Mike and Laurie Gibbs
Shostrom reported this request is to add a glass conservatory on the south side of the Winchester Inn and to add
a guest unit on the second floor. He noted the owner and architect had attended Historic Commission meetings
last summer. Originally, they had requested approval for a much larger conservatory. However, because of the
initial reaction of the massing of the conservatory overpowering the existing facade of the inn, the Commission
voiced concerns at the June meeting. As a result, members met with the owner and architect at the site in order
to help minimize the effect the large conservatory would have on the historic building. When new plans were
presented in August, the conservatory was more in scale with the existing building and it did not obscure the
prominent bay window on the south side. Also in June, the Commission concurred the gable addition on the second
floor would be acceptable as long as it would not minimize the original structure.
While the Commission still has concerns about the overpowering mass the second stow addition will create, the
members also expressed appreciation of the modifications that have been made.
There was no one in the audience to speak for or against this proposal.
Steele moved and Foil seconded to recommend approval of this application to the Headngs Board. The motion was
unanimously passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Review Board - Following is the February schedule for the Review Board, which meets every Thursday from 3:00
to at least 3:30 p.m. in the Planning Department:
February 6th
February 13th
February 20th
February 27th
Skibby, Krippaehne and Steele
Foil, Skibby and Shostrom
Skibby, Giordano and Leighton
Chambers, Skibby and Steele
Ashland Historic Commission Minutes
February 5, 2003
Project Assiqnments for
Planninq Actions
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PA #2000-120 485 "A" Street (Steve Hoxmeier) Shostrom
PA #2001-029 455 Siskiyou Boulevard (Fire Station) Skibby
PA #2001-075 358 Iowa Street (Eva Cooley) Knox
PA #2002-010 103 S. Laurel Street (Laura Shrewsbury) Leighton
PA #2002-021 25 Granite Street (Carol Dutra) Foil
PA #2002-064 542 "A" Street (David Gremmels & Cary Bryant) Krippaehne
PA #2002-080 286 Eighth Street (John & Mary Ellen Cole) Foil
PA #2002-075 SE Corner of "A" & Pioneer Streets (Alan Sandier) Saladoff
PA #2002-094 340 Oak Street ("A' Street Marketplace) Saladoff
PA # 2002-098 521 North Main Street (Scott Young Medical Center) Leighton
PA #2002-100 142 East Main Street (Earthly Goods) Leighton
PA #2002-125 44 North Second Street (Trinity Episcopal Church) Skibby
PA #2002-127 NW Corner North Main & Maple Streets Intersection (ACHF) Krippaehne
PA #2002-142 120 Gresham Street (Chanticleer) Krippaehne
PA #2002-139 266 Third Street (Third Street Partners) Shostrom
PA #2003-005 35 S. Second Street (Winchester Inn) Krippaehne
Discuss Potential Tidinqs Articles - Skibby stated he has talked with reporter Myles Murphy but nothing has been
decided yet. He will, however, be meeting with him soon to bring him historic photos and will try to find out more
at that time.
Steele volunteered to write one or two articles, but said it will first be necessary to know the parameters.
Following is a list of suggested subjects: 1) history of the Lithia Springs property, 2) Siskiyou Boulevard and the
different guises it has had over the years (due to the major construction work it is currently undergoing), 3) schools
- i.e. history of Briscoe School to coincide with its closing; history and demise of Skidmore Academy School
(located where Briscoe now stands); etc., 3) history of the Camegie Library to coincide with the dedication of the
new library and rededication of this historic building, 4) history of the Fire Station to coincide with the dedication of
the new station, and 5) in July, the history of the 4thof July Parade. Historic and current photos could be used with
all subjects.
Skibby related the stone at Briscoe School that was used for children to mount their horses is still there. It was
placed at its present location while the Skidmore School was still in existence. He also noted the library was located
in the City Hall around 1905.
The Commission discussed the Lithia Springs property and whether or not historic status should be pursued. The
Commission will invite former Public Works Director Al Alsing to its next meeting for guidance on what to do next.
Morrison volunteered to track down the status of the property, noting nothing is currently happening and the
property is not for sale. Chambers related the Southern Oregon University Archeology Department works at a field
site every summer. Since Lithia Springs was no doubt used by the Indians prior to settlement in the area, he will
speak to the department head about the possibility of using this site for study.
National Historic Preservation Week (May 5-12) - Having met with Saladoff regarding events during National
Historic Preservation Week, Krippaehne offered the following ideas.
· Display board(s) representing elements of architectural styles typically seen in Ashland. Although it
would be impractical to do all the styles at this time, Krippaehne said the boards would give the
Commission a tool to use any time. The boards would also include historic photos, depicting a snapshot
of what was happening in Ashland during the time period. The first board will portray the social context
for the physical environment prior to the auto between 1900-1905.
Ashland Historic Commission Minutes
February 5, 2003
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· Since the Oregon Hedtage Commission will be meeting in Ashland during this week, it may be possible
for the Commission to put together a 4 hour workshop or 90 minute session, perhaps on "What Style
Is This?" for the conference.
· Self-guided and guided tour(s)- the Railroad Distdct would be a good tour for the Hedtage Commission.
Skibby has once again volunteered to lead one or two cemetery walking tours (possibly focusing on
people who were prominent between 1900-1905). He will also gather enough information to lead a
walking tour of one of the other National Register districts.
· Display board for the award winners. Foil volunteered to work on the board, hopefully with the help of
Leighton.
· Award ceremony for the winners.
NEW BUSINESS
House Demolition Discussion with Buildinq Official Mike Broomfield - Giordano prefaced the discussion with an
explanation of events that led to the demolition of a house on property where he was the project architect. Because
he thought the existing house was in very poor condition and was unsafe, he went to Broomfield and asked what
the normal procedure would be. Consequently, he wrote a letter, then met Broomfield on the site. Broomfield
declared the house dangerous and informed Giordano it needed to be restored or demolished. Since there was
not much to save and restore, Giordano's client made the decision to have the structure demolished. Members of
the coramunity and the Historic Commission have questioned this process.
Broomfield said he was at the meeting to explain the process and answer questions. He began by stating Ashland
had adopted the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, which is a national code with established
criteria of what constitutes a dangerous building. The intent of the Code is to either abate or repair the structure.
The local government has the authority (which is derived from the state) to determine and declare dangerous
buildings. Since Ashland does not have a housing code, there is no one from the City who actively looks for
buildings in a negligent state. Therefore, written notification is required before he will investigate whether or not any
of the criterion in the Dangerous Buildings Code applies. In addition to this Code, Ashland has adopted standards
for the demolition and relocation of structures. These standards were specifically adopted to reduce the amount
of refuse that goes into the landfill. Hopefully, Broomfield added, it also saves historic structures from being
destroyed, as a lengthy process is required for the demolition or moving of a structure if it is older than 45 years
and larger than 500 square feet. As Building Official for the City, he is the person who makes decisions on the
condition of the structure. He then wdtes a letter to the owner, who chooses how to deal with the building - either
repair it or abate it. His decisions are published in the local newspaper and can be appealed; however, the time
period is only seven days.
In discussing the issue, the Commission expressed concem that some owners could use the process to manipulate
the outcome. There is also concern that the inventory of historic buildings decreases as trophy houses are built,
especially in the Historic Districts. Broomfield said he does not encourage people to demolish buildings. He is
sensitive to the community and aware of the historic inventory. There are, however, individual dghts that also need
to be considered.
Skibby asked if input from the Historic Commission could be sought and Broomfield responded public notice is
printed in the paper and anyone can comment. Morrison commented there does not seem to be a process,
however, to save the building. An owner can let a building get into a state of disrepair, then do what he wants.
Broomfield agreed and added that while the Code can be a speedy resolution to a dangerous building, there is no
safety net for the Historic Commission. Members expressed their concern about not having input if there is a
potential that something could be done to restore a building.
Giordano stated that if a building is truly dangerous, it is the responsibility of the professionals to bring it to the
attention of the Building Official. He suggested the Commission write a letter to the professionals in the area to let
them know there is a body of people (Historic Commission) willing to take a look at buildings in order to determine
the potential for restoration. He stated he will solicit input from other members from now on.
Ashland Historic Commission Minutes
February 5, 2003
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After discussing the varying degrees of "dangerous" and whether or not notification is essential, Broomfield restated
his awareness of and interest in historic preservation. He also informed the Commission he has worked with local
historic preservation consultant George Kramer numerous times.
ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
Regarding the rafters on the back of the Camegie library, Shostrom related that Mayor DeBoer has communicated
the need to first pay the contractors to determine the amount of money that would be available to finish the fascia
and cornice work to match the other three sides. The restoration work would cost approximately $25,000. Shostrom
explained the cornice and fascia were removed when an addition was constructed many years ago. With the recent
restoration work, the addition was removed, thus exposing the rafters.
ADJOURNMENT
With a motion by Krippaehne and second by Giordano, it was the unanimous decision to adjourn the meeting at
9:48 p.m.
Ashland Historic Commission Minutes
February 5, 2003
The Ashland Planning Department prelimi~- -approved this request
on February 19, 2003. This action will be ...~ewed by the Ashland
Plannin9 Commission Headngs Board at 1:30 p.m. on March 11,2003
at the Ashland Civic Center, 1175 East Main Street, Ashland, Orecjon.
No public testimony is allowed at this review.
Any affected property owner or resident has a right to request, AT
NO CHARGE, a public hearing before the Ashland Planning
Commission on this action.
To exercise this right, a WRITTEN request must be received in
the Planning Department, 20 East Main Street, prior to 3:00 p.m.
on March 3, 2003. The written request for the public hearing must
include your name, address, the file number of the planning action and
the specific grounds for which the decision should be reversed or
modified, based on the applicable criteria. If you do not
SPECIFICALLY REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING by the time and
date stated above~ there will be no public testimony permitted.
If you have questions or comments conoeming this requesL please feel free to contact
Susan Yates at the Ashland Planning Department, City Hall, at 541-552-2041.
If a headng is requested, it will be sche~Juled for the following month.
Unless there is a cot ~nce, if a participant so requests before the
conclusion of the he~,.. ,g, the record shall remain open for at least
seven days after the headng.
The oe:li~ance criteria applicable to this application are attached to this notice. Oregon
law states that failure to raise an objection concerning lhis application, either i~ person or
by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an
of Appeals (LUBA) on that issue. Failure to specify which o~dinance c~te~on Ihe
is based on also precludes your right of appeal to LUBA o~ IAat criterion. Failure of the
applicant to raise constitu6onal or cther issues relating to ixoposed conditions of apl~oval
with sulficlent specif~ity to allow Ibis Commission to respond to the issue precludes an
action Ex damages in circuit court.
^ copy of lhe application, all documents and evidence relied uport by the applicant and
applicable cdteda are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at
reasonable cost. if requested. A copy of the Staff Report will be available for inspection
seven days prior to t~e hearing and will be provided at reaser~able cost. if requested. All
materials are available at the Ashland Planning Departmer~ City Hall, 20 East Main
Street. Ashland, Oregon 97520.
Our TrY phone number is 1-800-735-2900.
NOTE: This Planning Action will also be heard by the Ashland Historic Commission on March 5, 2003, 7:00 p.m.
in the Community Development and Engineering Services building (Siskiyou Room), located at 51
Winburn Way.
PLANNING ACTION 2003-014 is a Conditional Use Permit for a temporary use to renovate a portion of the interior
of the existing building located at 310 Oak Street (previously Cantwell's Market) for the purpose of operating a
small, live theater. Comprehensive Plan Designation: Employment; Zoning: E-l; Assessor's Map #: 39 1E 09 BA;
Tax Lot: 14000.
APPLICANT: ArtAttack/Justin Lockwood
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
18.104.050 Approval Criteri-. A conditional use permit shall be
granted if the approval authority finds that the proposed use
conforms, or can be made to conform through the imposition of
conditions, with the following approval criteria.
A. That the use would be in conformance with all standards
within the zoning district in which the use is proposed to be
located, and in conformance with relevant Comprehensive plan
policies that are not implemented by any City, State, or Federal
law or program.
B. That adequate capacity of City facilities for water, sewer,.
paved access to and through the development, electricity, urban
storm drainage, and adequate transportation can and will be
provided to and through the subject property.
C. That the conditional use will have no greater adverse
material effect on the livability of the impact area when
compared to the development of the subject lot with the target
use of the zone. When evaluating the effect of the proposed use
on the impact area, the following factors of livability of the
impact area shall be considered in relation to the target use of
the zone:
Similarity in scale, bulk, and coverage.
Generation of traffic and effects on
surrounding streets. Increases in
pedestrian, bicycle, and mass transit use are
considered beneficial regardless of capacity
of facilities.
Architectural compatibility with the impact
area.
Air quality, including the generation of
dust, odors, or other environmental
pollutants.
Generation of noise, light, and glare.
The development of adjacent properties as
envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan.
Other factors found to be relevant by the
Hearing Authority for review of the proposed
use.
FINDINGS OF FACT SU~3MITTAL to the ASHLAND PLANNING DI~eARTMENT Page 1 of 3
For a Conditional Use Permit Application for Theatre use and Tenant Improvement at
310 Oak Street, ASHLAND, OREGON MAP 39-1E-9BA TL 14,000 submitted 02/04/03
Introduction:
Background:
Excerpts of
City of Ashland
Municipal Code:
18.104
Conditional Use
Permits
18.104.020 Definitions
The following are
definitions for use in this
chapter.
A. "Impact Area" - That
area which is immediately
surrounding a use, and
which may be impacted
by it. All land which is
within the applicable
notice area for a use is
included in the impact
area. In addition, any lot
beyond the notice area, if
the hearing authority finds
that it may be materially
affected by the proposed
use, is also included in
the impact area.
B. "Target Use" -The
basic permitted use in the
zone, as defined below.
6. E-1. The general office
This application is for a temporary Conditional Use
Permit for 6 months or until a permanent CUP can be
obtained for renovating an existing retail space to
become a small live theater space (750 SF of 45 fixed
seats) within the 310 Oak Street building formerly
known as the Cantwell's Market building.
The applicant, ARTATTACK THEATER ENSEMBLE, is a
successful small theater group that produces, directs,
and performs in "theater-in-the round" (no formal
stage). As a result, the physical space needs, building
impact, and site impact are minimal as compared to
other traditional theaters. This application addresses
the impacts as follows.
The site location is in Zone E-1 (Employment District).
At this time under section 18.40.040, theater use in
this district is not permitted. However, through due
process, Planning staff and the Planning Commission
has approved and recommended to the City Council
an amendment to the ordinance to include "Theater
Use" as a conditional use. This application parallels
this process to expedite the Conditional Use Permit
application in a timely manner.
The theater space will primarily be used by the
theater group (4-5 actors) during the day for
practices with no audiences and will perform with
audiences for 2 - 3 hours on a typical schedule of
Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings and Sunday
afternoons (in the case of the 2003 season - blocks of
4 weekends in a row - 4 times in the year). There will
be no alcohol served. Typical concession non-
alcoholic refreshments and snacks are to be served at
intermissions.
i In summary, an average of 4 people will be
F1ND1NGS OF FACT SUt~MITTAL to the _ASHLAND PLANNING DLvARTMENT Page 2 of 3
For a Conditional Use Permit Application for Theatre use and Tenant Improvement at
310 Oak Street, ASHLAND, OREGON MAP 39-1E-9BA TL 14,000 submitted 02/04/03
uses listed in 18.40.020
A., developed at an
intensity of .35 gross floor
to area ratio, complying
with all ordinance
requirements.
18.104.060 Conditions
1)Similarity in scale, bulk,
and coverage.
2)Generation of traffic
and effects on
surrounding streets.
Increases in pedestrian,
bicycle, and mass
transit use are
considered beneficial
regardless of capacity
of facilities.
3)Architectural
compatibility with the
impact area.
4)Air quality
5)Generation of noise,
light, and glare.
6)The development of
adjacent properties as
envisioned in the
Comprehensive Plan.
Other factors found to be
relevant by the Hearing
Authority for review of
the proposed use.
space during any given day or evening. An average
of 50 people will be using the space weekend nights
as outlined above. This use is minimal, and
compatible with the typical uses in the Impact Area
(Old Armory, Oak Street MarketPlace).
Sound levels in the use of the space will have minimal
impact in the Impact Area. No operable windows or
doors face Oak Street or the parking lot to the south.
Entry doors to the main building are perpendicular to
the theater doors inside the building. During
performances, it is critical for the performances to
have the theater doors closed.
Per off street parking requirements, theater use
requires 1 parking space per 4 seats. Proposed space
allotment for this portion of the building is 12
parking spaces. Total building (renovation and
change of use under separate building permit
application) off street parking spaces required is 61
spaces. Total spaces provided are 62 (refer to parking
tabulation on site plan submittal). The parking lot is
to remain as is with no alteration to the number of
spaces.
Under separate building permit application for the
renovation of the interior space, the occupancy,
handicap access issues, and restroom requirements
have been resolved. No changes on the facade,
building materials, entries, landscaping, or parking
lot are proposed under this application.
310 Oak Street. Ashland. Ore4on
Carlos D_elgado ~
__ OAK STREET ~ Ii'OAK STREET
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PIONEER STREET
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INTERIOR RENOVATION
NEW PERFORMANCE THEATER
NPS Form 10-900-A
United States Department of the Intedor
National Park Service
OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86)
National Register of Historic Places
Continuation Sheet
Amended-Harch 2002
Section Number: 7 Page: 1 7 Ashland Railroad Addition Historic District, Ashland, OR
ID#
ID # 28.0
ENDERS WHOLESALE GROCERY WAREHOUSE [Cantwells Market] 1925/196111993
310 OAK ST 391E09BA 14000
Architect: Giordano, Tom [Remodel] Builder: Taylor-Made Builders [Remodel]
Modern Period: Late 20th C Historic Period Non-Historic, Non-Contributing
Built in 1925 this large concrete structure was originally constructed as the h?.m? of H.
Enders Wholesale Grocery and Produce Warehouse..(Tjd.,ng.s,, ~-Ju. 1:,1925, 1:5) F~,~t cx~nverte, a
into the Pioneer Market and Shopping Center, one of Asnlana s nrst supermarket ~ocations, m
1961, this was the site of one of-the earliest commercial adaptive re-use projects in the Railroad
District. Later used by other grocery store and small retail business?s, wit. h seyeral ?tail spaee, s
in the entry area leased to a number of small uses including a launoromat, auto parts, women s
clothing stores, and finally a video rental outlet, the Pioneer Marker and Shopping Center was
agmn redeveloped in 1993by the present owners as the .s~te. of C~twell~ s.,MaTrk,.et. C~om.p!e, te y,
reclad with EIFS and stucco and remodeled in a style derivative o~ me aajacent ^smana
Armory, the Enders Grocery Warehouse no longer retains sufficient relationship to its historic
character to be considered fiistoric but in this most recent incarnation the building does remain
essentially compatible within this commercial portion of the Railroad District.
ID # 29.0
PIONEER CAR WASH 1961/1993
310 OAKST 391E09BA 14001
Modern Period: Late 20th C Historic Period Non-Historic, Non-Contributing
Originally built in 1961 as a self-service car wash associated with the Pioneer Market and
Shopping[ Center, this four-bay concrete building was reconstructed in 1993 to create retail
spaces w~th an exterior that is complimentary to tile historic Ashland Armory and the renovated
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From: The Chambers Family <cat@mind.net>
To: "Sonja akerman" <sonja@ashland.or.us>, <glfoll@mind.net>, <jaybrulce@mind.net>,
<madrona@mind.net>, <salarch@mind.net>, <terryskibby321@msn.com>
Date: 2/25/03 11:37AM
Subject: Tidings pull back from Historical articles
Sonja et al,
Did you get the impression the "hold" was due to lack to staff to do it, or
that the editor now felt it was not a good idea? Since we all felt the
overall idea was good and would be appreciated in the community, could
there be a message of that sort from staff or Dale to that effect to the
editor?? That said, it might mean we did more or all of the work, which
I'm not sure we have enought committment to do??
Keith
At 11:27 AM 2/25/03 -0800, Sonja akerman wrote:
>Myles stopped by this morning and wanted me to let the Historic
>Commission know that his h!storic page has been put on indefinite
>hold ...... he seemed a little sad about it and wanted to apologize to all
>of you. With all the changes at the Tidings, including the "defection"
>of quite a few people to the Tribune, Myles said he "sort of" got
>promoted because all the people left are trying to cover for those who
>are no longer there and were not replaced. He said we could still get
>something in for National Historic Preservation Week and assured me it
>would get coverage.
:>
>See you next week.
:>
>Sonja Akerman
>Administrative Assistant
>Administrative Services/Personnel
>541-552-2060 direct/voice
>541-488-5311 fax
>
>akermans@ashland.or.us
>
>Visit our web site at www.ashland.or.us
>Our TTY phone number is 1-800-735-2900
Keith Chambers
715 Pennsylvania Avenue
Ashland, Oregon 97520 USA
tel (home): +01 541 482-3179
CC: "Mark knox" <mark@ashland.or.us>
NATIONAL HISTORIC
PRESERVATION WEEK
MAY 5-12, 2003
To celebrate National Historic Preservation Week, the
Ashland Historic Commission is seeking nominations
for its "Distinguished Architectural Preservation
Awards," honoring citizens who have made a signifi-
cant contribution to the historic character of Ashland.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
RESIDENTIAL
Single family homes, duplexes, triplexes, etc., in cur-
rent. use as a dwelling, show;,~g significant improve-
ment of its historic characteris,t s.
COMMERCIAL
Bed and breakfast inns, shops, restaurants, hotels,
homes converted to offices or other professional uses,
etc., exhibiting excellent restoration and contributing
to Ashland's historic quality.
C/V/C
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NOMINATION FORM TODAY! I
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I character of Ashland. Complete this form by including I
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I the name and address of an individual or group. Write I
I the reasons explaining your nomination, and drop it by I
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Structures, historic sites, or monuments, which are I
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maintained for public use. Past winners include Plo- I
neet Hall, Ashland Community Center, the Oregon I
Shakespeare Festival outdoor theater, the Perozzi I
Fountain and the Briscoe School fountain. I
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Individuals or groups who have made a significant,
ongoing contribution, in the practice and promotion of
historic preservation, the restoration of several historic
structures and sites, or the conservation of important
historic artifacts for public use.
HIS TORICA LL Y COMPATIBLE
NEW CONSTRUCTION
New structures, bruit within the last two years in Ash-
land's Historic Districts that are compatible not only
with adjacent structures, but with the surrounding, area.
Reasons
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From: INFO Heritage <Heritage. Info@state.or. us>
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Date: 2/26/03 12:45PM
Subject: [Heritage] Heritage Conference cancelled
The Oregon Heritage Commission has voted to cancel its 2003 Oregon Heritage Conference. The event
was to take place in May in Ashland.
"Recognizing the state's severe financial problems, we felt this was the responsible thing to do," said
David Ellis, the commission's chair.
Ellis thanked the Southern Oregon Historical Society, the City of Ashland, the Oregon IHeritage Trust, the
Ashland Springs Hotel and the State Historic Preservation Office for their suppod in planning this spring's
conference. The commission, he added, plans for Ashland to be the site of its next conference scheduled
in May 2004.
"These are also hard times for many of Oregon's heritage organizations, both public and private," said
Ellis. "It's regrettable that they will not be able to gather at the conference this year to share ideas on how
to solve their problems and to develop projects that support economic development. Previous conferences
have been valuable and stimulating events for community leaders, history buffs, museum staff, tribal
organizations, historical societies, ethnic organizations, schools and educational institutions, historic
preservation and humanities associations, economic development organizations, and travel/tourism
industry representatives."
The mission of the Oregon Heritage Commission is to secure, sustain, enhance and promote Oregon's
heritage. The commission serves as a connector and catalyst for the hundreds of organizations and
thousands of Oregonians devoted to preserving and interpreting Oregon's heritage resources. ~
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City of Ashland - NEWS RELEASES Page 1 of 1
CITY OF
~zkS H LA N D
Thursday, February 27, 2003
ASHLAND CITY NEWS
Sirens to be tested on Monday
The City of Ashland will be testing the four new Hosler Dam Warning sirens on Monday, March 3 and between
9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and if necessary, on Tuesday, March 4 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
The alarms will sound at just 25% of full power. During the test, three spoken messages will be aired. Each
siren will be tested separately and repeatedly to ensure it is functioning properly. The sirens are in four different
locations and will be tested in the following order:
Bowmer Theatre---Downtown Plaza Area
Parks Department-- Upper end of Granite Street in Lithia Park
The Dog Park Oak Street near the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Mike's Muffler - 19'10 Highway 99 across from Butler Ford
For more information contact Pieter Smeenk at the Public Works Department at 488-5347.
Parking atthe New Structure?
Monthly Permits Are Now Available
http://www.ashland.or.u s/PrintNewsView.asp?ID=949&News=True 02/27/2003
I N T E R I O R S P L A N N I N G
January 30, 2003
Mr. Dick Wandersheid
City of Ashland
20 East Main Slreet
Ashland, OR 97520
RE: Ashland Historic Commission Letter
Dear Dick,
The Ashland Historic Commission has correctly identified exterior restoration io the hisloric
Carnegie Library as lhe original goal and design intent at lhe time of our planning
hearings. And as the Historic Commission recalls, our first set of bid documenis reflected
and expressed that intent.
The Commission's concerns stem from the decisions made to reduce costs of the overall
project while still maintaining preservation and restoration as the prime goal for the
Carnegie Library. The inclusion of a local historic preservation consultant and SERA
Architects' restoration expertise was invaluable in determining an approach that would not
remove, alter, or destroy existi,g historic fabric.
As the Historic Commission recalls, early design decisions precluded recrealing the
decorative sheet metal cornice modillions on the front elevations due to cost. Since these
elements were external, applied, and reproducible at a future date, the Commission was
comfortable with the decision to not add lost historic features. Recalling ihe Commission's
position related to these historic features, was paramount lo decisions made during
revisions to the contract documents in order to reduce project costs, Since the sheet metal
decorative cornice had been insensitively removed during previous alterations, lhe design
ieam elected not to recreate the lost rear cornice, and thereby remain consistent wilh the
Historic Commission's findings. In addition, bid costs for replacement were approximately
$25,000. The arnount of expenditure towards a new cornice could not be justified during
the value engineering decisions to reduce total project costs.
When the south addition to lhe Carnegie Library was removed, the design team was quite
pleased to discover that the original roof joisls had not been cut or altered during the
1950's addition. A field directive was given lo mainlain the original historic fabric and to
protect thai fabric with the new roof covering. By doing so, lhe City of Ashland retains the
potential to add the exterior sheet metal decorative cornice al any time without cosls lo
modify structural- suppc~rt el~m~,n~s..The finci design and field decisions are: consistent with
the Secretary of Interior Standards and do no harm to either the historic district or the
National Register status of the Carnegie Library.
The City of Ashliand may wish to consider assisting a private effort to raise funds for
restoring the rear cornice, but there is no remaining budget to incorporate the restoration in
the f work.
eeteJr R. Metier, A.I/~ . ~C~..~.._.~ .,
DirCtor of Histor,~/Resources ' :
SERA A R C H I T E C T 3 I N C ' I :~ 3 N W 2 ND AVE ' PORTLAND, OREGON
PHONE 503.445.7372 * FAX 503.445.7395 · E-iVl Al L sers~serapdx.corn WEB www.serapdx.com
Bi-Monthly Newsletter - This will be an opportunity to inform the public of what the Commission is doing and
what it is about. Although it might not be practical to mail out a newsletter to a specified group of citizens,
information regarding vinyl siding, vinyl windows, porches, alleys, mass and scale, etc. could be researched
and presented in a simple handout format. Steele will explore what can be done on the City's web site, linking
the Historic Commission to these topics on other web sites with expert advice. Saladoff suggested having this
information available to the public in the lobby area of the CDES Building.
Brown Ba,q Workshops - Based on the last workshop that was held in Jacksonville on a Saturday morning, it
was decided it would be best to stick to Fridays. Knox said the next one will be in mid-January, probably on the
17th and special assessment will be discussed. Saladoff recommended having one on American architectural
styles also. Saladoff volunteered to help Knox come up with ideas and stay focused in order to keep these
workshops happening.
Monument Identification - Knox stated he will be asking for an intern to help identify and photograph
monuments in the sidewalks and streets. Due to an oversight a few years ago, the Public Works Department
overlooked an historical marker in Helman Street and as a result, it was destroyed. Public Works Director
Paula Brown is committed to helping get these monuments identified so it won't happen again. Knox said he
would appreciate input from everyone. Former members, local historians, authors, and local anthropologists
and archeologists will be consulted.
Photo Archivinq/Screen Saver of Historic Photos - Archiving historic photos (in padicular, Skibby's collection)
was discussed. Knox stated he would like the City to purchase a good quality scanner for this and added the
City could also purchase some of Skibby's time to help with this. Leighton and Skibby will meet with Knox to
discuss coordination of this project.
National Historic Preservation Week (May 5-12) - The theme for 2003 will be Cities, Suburbs ,9, Countryside.
Knox related that he has met with State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) representatives to work out some
details of the Oregon Heritage Conference, which will be held in Ashland May 8 and 9. Governor elect
Kulongoski, Senator Hannon, possibly Richard Moe (president of the National Trust) and possibly a
representative from Main Street National Trust will be in attendance. This conference will be included in the
events for the week. Saladoff and Krippaehne will meet to help organize events and Steele volunteered to write
an article. Please note - the Oregon Heritage Conference has been cancelled due to budget constraints.
Lithia Springs Property - Former Public Works Director Al Alsing had been talking with
Shostrom regarding the possible sale of the large piece of property that contains the headwaters of
Lithia Springs. He would like to make sure this land does not get partitioned and/or sold. Alsing
would also like to see the property placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Council
Liaison Kate Jackson arrived at the meeting during this discussion. She related that the Council
does not intend to divide or sell this property at this time, but suggested the Commission write a
letter to the Mayor and Council regarding its concerns so it will be on file. Shostrom will set up a
time to meet with Alsing at the site and work on a letter. Alsing will attend the March 5 meeting to
partake in a discussion of what should come next.
Shostrom will also write a letter to Interim City Administrator Brian Almquist, Mayor Alan DeBoer,
Library Project Coordinator Dick Wanderscheid, and Adroit Construction regarding the proposal to
not finish the encasement of the rafters in the cornice on one side of the building. This side was to
be designed like the other three sides of the Carnegie Library building and will look unfinished if it
does not match. See letter from SERA dated January 30 regarding this.
Miscellaneous
And
l eview Items
From:
To:
Date:
Subject:
Dear Sonja,
My name is Sarah Wormald and I am a Researcher for Home and Garden
Television's (HGTV) series, 'If Walls Could Talk." We are currently on a
search for (Private) Homeowners with historic homes (any home built before
1930) and stories to share in Medford, Oregon & surrounding cities.
akermans@ashland.or.us'" <akermans@ashland.or.us> ~;~
2/11/03 11:45AM
If Walls Could Talk-HGTV is seeking historic homes in Oregon ~:~.~
"If Walls Could Talk" is featured on HGTV and is a show about old homes in
which the current homeowner/homeowners have discovered artifacts inside
their house while restoring it, only inspiring them to become involved in
learning more about their home's history. (We love physical artifacts! The
artifacts visually help tell the history of the home for the show.)
If you have any friends or neighbors or know of any homes that may fit our
home/story needs, feel free to email or give me a call.
Our trip is scheduled to come to the Medford, Oregon area at the end of
March/beginning of April. If you can recommend anyone I should be speaking
to about homes in the area, I would sure love to know! I am excited to be
researching your area!
Many thanks for your help!
<<HGTV Walls Press Release. DOC>> <<OR Newspaper Bulletin>>
Kind regards,
Sarah Wormald
Researcher
If Walls Could Talk
High Noon Productions-HGTV
Phone #: 303-712-3321
Fax #: 303-486-3881
4100 East Dry Creek Road
Littleton, CO 80122
Email: Sarah_Wormald@cable.comcast.com
HIGH
P R 0 D U C T I 0 N S
If Walls Could Talk
Wednesday Nights on Home & Garden Television
"If Walls Could Talk," a weekly series on Home & Garden Television (HGTV) explores the
many homes across the country with intriguing pasts. Airing Wednesday nights at 8pm & 1 lpm
Eastern (5pm & 8pm Pacific), the series profiles homeowners who make surprising historical
discoveries about their homes as they research and restore them. "If Walls Could Talk," hosted
by actor and television personality Grant Goodeve, is one of HGTV's most popular shows.
Believing that "ew:ry home has a history," each episode features three houses across the country
where homeowners have made amazing discoveries. Recent stories include:
In their 1870 stone house, a Texas couple uncovers an initialed powder horn, which
surprisingly connects their property to the legendary Davy Crockett.
· Restoration leads a California homeowner to a box of negatives in his 1912 bungalow.
A story about a Hollywood photographer and 1930's film stars soon developed.
· In Massachusetts, a 1600's log house reveals one family's 300-year old history on the
property, after the current homeowner discovers a 17th century document box and cobbler's
bench, complete with tools.
The series, which premiered in September of 1998, has aired close to 130 episodes and has
visited all 50 states. Twenty-six additional episodes are currently being shot, to begin airing in
the Fall of 2003.
Home & Garden Television (HGTV), which is now distributed in more than 76 million U.S.
households, is one of the fastest growing television networks. It is the only network devoted to
providing complete comprehensive information to inspire the home enthusiast from some of
America's best homebuilders, decorators, gardeners and craft experts. HGTV is headquartered
in Knoxville, TN with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Detroit. Internationally,
HGTV owns 33 percent of HGTV Canada and provides much of the Canadian network's daily
programming. HGTV is wholly owned by the E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) which also
operates The Food[ Network.
The series is produced for HGTV by High Noon Productions of Denver, Colo. The company
produces several series for HGTV including "The Secret Gardens of..." and "Modem Masters"
and "Dream Drives." The producers behind High Noon have created several series and award-
winning primetime documentaries for cable networks like HGTV, Food Network, Animal Planet
and the Discovery Channel.
Updated 1/6/03
100 E a s t D r y C r e e k R d .
L i t t 1 e t o n , C O 80 i 22
303 712.3280
P R 0 D U C T I 0 N S
ATTENTION HISTORIC HOME
OWNERS
The National TV Program, "If Walls Could Talk," would like to
come to the Medford, Oregon and surrounding cities and may be
interested in your story!
"If Walls Could Talk" is a weekly series on Home & Garden Television (HGTV) that
explores the many homes across the country with intriguing pasts. Airing Wednesday
nights at 8pm & 1 lpm Eastern (5pm & 8pm Pacific), the series profiles homeowners who
make surprising historical discoveries about their homes as they research and restore
them.
We are looking for:
· Privately owned homes, where the current owners discovered the house's history
through restoration efforts - - or just by chance!
· People who have found artifacts in their home or on the property that link back to the
house's history
· People who own homes with a known history that was verified or added to through
discoveries of artifacts
It doesn't have to be tied into anyone or anything famous - - anything
interesting you've found is great.
If you think your house might belong on
"If Walls Could Talk," please contact us!
303-712-3321 or Sarah Wormald(~cable.comcast.com
We hope to visit Oregon in late March/early April, so we are very
interested in your stories.
We
know
every house has a history, and we'd love
to hear about yours!
100 E a s t D r y C r e e k R d .
Littleton, CO 80122
303.712 3321
-O gon
Theodore R. Kulongoski, Governor
Parks and Recreation Department
State Historic Preservation Office
1115 Commercial St. NE
Salem, OR 97301-1012
(503) 378-4168
FAX (503) 378-6447
www. shpo.state.or, us
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
TO: Interested Oregonians (and friends of historic cemeteries]
FROM: Mirra Meyer, OPCC Coordinator
OREGON PIONEER CEMETERY COMMISSION UPDATE
This memo is one of a series of occasional updates sent to an extensive mailing list of
Oregonians who have kindly completed one, or many, OPCC survey forms, or attended
an OPCC meeti"~; or workshop, or helped care for or protect an historic cemetery, or
expressed an int.e~est in their preservation. We hope you find it informative and useful.
New Commission Member: Robert Calciano of Grants Pass is the most recent
appointment to lire OPCC. Robert has extensive personal experience in historic cemetery
protection and has been interested in them since early childhood. Robert also serves on
the board of the Josephine County Historical Society.
Our Website: The OPCC has its own website which can be reached via
www.shpo.state.or.us. Go to the Pioneer Cemetery Commission link at the left side of the
page. At the pre. sent time the website provides an overview of the OPCC and some links
to other cemetery preservation organizations. If you have additional links to suggest,
please let me know. The website will soon have postings of minutes of past meetings and
a calendar of co:ming events.
Our Leeislative Effort: After almost two years of research and consideration, the
Commission has forwarded three pieces of proposed legislation to the current Assembly:
House Bill 22{}6 would increase potential penalties for vandalism and/or theft from
historic cemeteries. Senate Bill 243 would modify the notification requirement for
discontinuance (removal or destruction) of pioneer cemeteries and require review and
approval by the Oregon Pioneer Cemetery Commission before an historic cemetery could
be destroyed or relocated. Senate Bill 244 would change the name of the OPCC to
Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries to better reflect the diversity of our state.
Bills under consideration can be viewed at www.leg.state.or.us/billsset.htm or at the
OPCC website. Or, call Legislative Publications, 503-986-1180, or Fax 503-372-1527 to
request a free copy of any bill you are interested in, or contact your legislator for more
detail.
Survey Success: As many of you know, one of the tasks given the OPCC was to evaluate
the current condition of Oregon's pioneer era cemeteries in order to find effective ways to
assist in their recognition and preservation. Two hundred and sixty five citizens, from
73410-0807
every region of the state, have completed and returned almost 700 survey forms. We will
launch another survey drive during the pre-Memorial Day period in the spring. If you
know of an old cemetery, even with only one grave, and want to be sure it is registered as
an historic cemetery, you can download the survey form fi.om our website, or contact us
to have a form mailed to you.
Hint: Completing a survey form by exploring an old cemetery is a :great family or
classroom project.
Commission Meetings: The Commission holds four meetings each year. All meetings
are open to the public and public comment is welcome. Our next meeting is Febmatw 21,
2003 in Portland. If you are anywhere near Portland that day, plan to join us.
Commissioners want to hear your comments, your success stories and your concerns
about the protection and preservation of Oregon's historic cemeteries;. The meeting
location is Metro Regional Headquarters, 600 NE Grand Ave. (between Lloyd and Irving
Streets, one block east of the Convention Center. Parking is at the NW comer of the
building.) The meeting, in room 370 A & B, begins at 1:30 pm and concludes at
approximately 3:30. Weather permitting, Commissioners and guests will then tour a
nearby historic cemetery.
If you are in Southern Oregon (or would like to be) we hope you will plan now to attend
our spring meeting in Grants Pass on Wednesday, May 7. Then travel on to Ashland to
join us for a one day workshop on issues and techniques in historic cemetery preservation
on May 8, presented as a part of the Oregon Heritage Conference. You can also
participate in the full schedule of workshops and tours offered at the Oregon Heritage
Conference May 9 and 10. More on the Oregon Heritage Conference follows.
Our summer meeting is scheduled for July 11 somewhere on the central coast. If your
organization has a meeting space and you would like to host the July meeting, please let
us know.
Our October 18 meeting takes place in Bums. We look forward to visiting historic
cemeteries near Burns and to meeting many cemetery preservation folks fi.om Southeast
Oregon.
Oreeon Heritage Conference: Set for May 8-10 in Ashland, the 2003 Oregon Heritage
Conference is designed to bring together professionals and volunteers from throughout
the state to share and leam from each other. The focus is on how individuals and
committed organizations are meeting the challenge of conserving, interpreting and
promoting Oregon's unique heritage. Conference information is on the OHC website at
www.oregonheritage.org or call 503-378-4168 X299 to request a brochure.
Contact Information: To contact the Oregon Pioneer Cemetery Commission office, call
503-378-4168 ext 335. Or email mirra.meyer@state.or.us.