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"Marc Heller" <mheller@internetcds.com>
<bill@ashland.or.us>
5/17/2004 7:46:09 AM
Shasta Building
Dear Bill,
I am writing in regard to the Shasta Building @ 88 N. Main. Would you please
present this at the Tuesday meeting.
This is a good project. Yes, one big tree has to be sacrificed, but the
overall project makes sense. Its a well-thought out design that makes sense
for the entrance to downtown. The incorporation of the creek walk is a
powerful plus for this project, it adds public value to the project.
Thanks for considering this.
Marc Heller, DC
m heller@internetcds.com
WNW. DrMarcHeller.com
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Gino Grimaldi
Colin Swales
5/17/2004 1 :27:52 PM
Re: Questions for Staff - upcoming appeal 2004-002
Colin,
The Council also gets the material on Friday afternoon for the meeting on Tuesday.
I've asked Mike Franell to look into the issues you've raised.
Gino
>>> "Colin Swales" <colin@mind.net> 05/17/04 09:44AM >>>
Gino,
I requested the Staff Report last week on this upcoming appeal (2004-002) but it would seem that it was
only available last Friday afternoon. Is this considered sufficient time to enable the public to ascertain the
Planning Staffs response to the Appeal criteria?
I had hoped to get this request to Council earlier for inclusion in their packet but delay in obtain the
information necessitates this e-mail.....
I still have some questions with regard my NO vote when this came before the PC.
In spite of additional submittals, they still seem to be unanswered.
Could you pleaseodirect these questions to the departments concerned (building? planning?) and copy
myself and Council on this request and any replies. (I don't want to trigger any ex-parte contact concerns
with the decision makers)
It seemed clear at the public hearing that neither Staff nor the applicant had addressed the possible issue
of the aggregate group of buildings on that lot being in excess of 10,000 sq. ft and therefore subject to the
provision of public open space or plaza etc.
The latest Staff Report deals with this as
"Regarding Objection 3 raised by the appellant. Staff reviewed this application as a new and separate
development of 8,325 sq. ft. Section 18.72.050.B states:
"Any development (emphasis added) in the Detail Site Review Zone as defined in the Site Review
Standards adopted pursuant to this chapter, which exceeds 10,000 square feet or is longer than 100 feet
in length or width, shall be reviewed according to the Type 2 procedure."
...We do not believe that this application constitutes a development greater than 10,000 sq. ft.
When I raised this issue at the PC public meeting, the minutes of that meeting correctly reflected my
concern as shown in the SDUS not the ALUO referenced above by Staff.
"Swales... is talking about [SDUS] IIC3 - Additional Standards for Large Scale Projects.
The applicant's testimony seemed to imply that the Building Department was considering thils development
as one large group of buildings for the purposes of Fire Code compliance etc.
Is this the case and if so why does Planning Staff "believe" that they are separate buildings?
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How does this Staff interpretation affect a possible serial development on a single tax lot of ~Jroups of
buildings, (each under the 10,000 sf limit) that would not then trigger the need for public space) ?
The SDUS diagram shows just such a group (Large Scale Development conceptual site plan - page 25
Hard Copy page 28 of .pdf file htto:/Iwww.ashland.or.us/Files/Site Desian.odf - that includes the required
public spaces.
If this was developed serially could they ignore the 10% public space requirement?
Alan Harper's letter of May 13th Gust last Thursday!) states ''This may require applicant to mestablish and
adjust property boundaries. Applicant asserts the same can and will be done.... "
If the buildings in this development (that are currently on one tax lot) were subject to a lot split then would
a different design be required for fire separation and other Building Code compliance, occupancy etc.?
Mr. Harper goes on to say "should the council determine this project must be aggregated..." and goes on
to offer to additional (restaurant?) seating on the bridge.
But just how "public" are these dining areas. At the moment they seem to be padlocked off during
non-business hours.
And just how does the possible up-grading by perhaps the City itself of the existing public footpath to
create an "art walk" on adjacent (ODOT) public property relate to the approval criteria for this project? And
of what relevance to those criteria is the eventual use (beautiful sculpture, artistic benches?) of the felled
trees?
thanks
Colin Swales
461 Allison Street
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cc:
Bill Molnar; City Council; John McLaughlin; Mike Franell
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May 16, 2004
Dear Alan De Boer,
Ashland Counsel Members,
and City Planners,
In March the Tidings printed a front-page photo showing only the bare trunk of the
Alder tree to be cut down to make room for the proposed Haines building on North
Main near the plaza. This photo did not do justice to the loss this city will experience
with the removal of that tree. Unfortunately, they did not print a full photo of that
same beautiful tree now, in its fully leafed glory!
I understand that City planners approved the Haines project hoping it will "cleanup"
the site and the area around it. There are other ways to clean up this proper1y, with
public access to the creek, besides sandwiching a big b~ilding in there that blocks the
sun, and wipes out trees that shape the character of Ashland's plaza. From a.ttending
TC meetings, I now understand that the Alder, and a huge triple trunk Maple, may be
lost, and a grove of 20 or more adjacent trees face a slow death after major branches are
removed and roots disturbed to make room for the building.
Last week I spoke to nearly 65 Ashland citizens, shop owners, and people walking the
Plaza streets, and they don't want a sculpture, or another park bench - the trees are the
beauty of Ashland - not the buildings. Listen to us! This 'Gateway Alder' is thriving
because it is just were it wants to be - by the creek, at the entrance to the city. It could
live another century if we let it!
Since those of you in charge haven't listened to reason or public outcry, perhaps you
will listen to Celtic folklore, which says: "The Alder is the tree to stand with when
life tests your own strength - it gives the impression of taking on anythin.g that
would harm you including your own fears. The Alder is a tree of the leadE~r warrior
and very passionate about those under its care. So much so that one who cuts down
an Alder ...shall bring a curse on his village."
The first curse will be a huge downtown traffic tie-up lasting many months, just when
we thought we were finished with street construction. As you well know, this will
negatively impact businesses on North Main by cutting down foot-traffic.
I strongly urge you to look at alternatives to the proposed project, and I'm convinced
that efforts have not been exhausted to do that. From the onset, I listened to members
of the TC make decisions based on a lack of clarity of city codes, and incorrect, and
incomplete information from the applicant. Then I witnessed Planning Conunission
members vote in favor of the project basing their vote on no TC objections and incorrect
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information. I even listened to the applicant's builder site city codes inaccurately,
which were later clarified by Colin Swales.
The one thing I believe to be right and prudent is that persons in a position to make
decisions that will impact all the citizens of a city, have an obligation to base their
decisions on true and correct information. This has not been done. As a one year old
citizen of Ashland, this was my first observation of how decisions are made here, and I
was very disappointed.
I sympathize with Mr. Haines, yet I believe when you buy a piece of property,
downtown, by the creek with a number of mature trees on it, along with that comes an
commitment to the citizens of Ashland to preserve the natural beauty of the space - not
necessarily a legal commitment, but a nobler duty because it's just the right thing to do.
I request that this get on public record, and please forward to the members of the TC.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Diane McDermott
Ashland homeowner
482-5008
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82 N. MAIN ST. ASHLAND, OREGON 97520 (541) 488..2562
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By
City Council
City of Ashland
.20 E ~1:ain Street
Ashland, OR 97520 -t.
RE: Proposed New Building at 88 North Main
Dear City Council Members:
Unfortunately, once again, I am unable to attend the upcoming meeting regarding the proposc~new building
at 88 North Main. Enclosed with this letter is an earlier letter I prepared and sent to the City supporting
the project.
I reiterate my total support of the project. The proposed building is beautiful, the improvements to L'le
creek will vastly improve the area next to my business, Hanson Howard frdllery, and the proposal to
donate public art is wonderful.
Thank you for considering this letter.
Sincerely,
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82 N. MAIN ST. ASHLAND, OREGON 97520 (541)488..2562
February 26,2004
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Planning Department
City of Ashland
20 E Main Street
Ashland, OR 97520
RE: Proposed new building.at 88 North Main
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I'm sending this letter to the Planning Department because I'm unable to attend the,.
upcoming hearing for the proposed building at 88 North Main. Please present this letter
as my testimony at the time of the hearing.
My business, Hanson Howard Gallery, is located adjacent to the Ashland Creek Bar and .
Grill, which is the area where the proposed building will be constructed. I have :seen
plans for the building and believe it is well designed and consistent with the many
improvements that Mr. Haines has developed around the creek area. The proposal to
create the "Ashland Creek Walk" connecting with Bluebird Park brings continuity to the
entire development which is in my opinion a very good idea.
I understand that Mr. Haines is offering to have Russell Beebe carve a sculptur(~ from the
tree that must be removed when the building is constructed. As an artist and gallery
owner, I'm familiar with Russell's work and have seen the sculpture he has recc~ntly
created from a tree that needed to be removed from another property. He is a v1ery fme
artist and a long time area resident. His work would be a welcome addition to the city.
Public Art is important for any city, especially Ashland. In this time of limited :resources,
it is difficult for the city'to acquire art, so Mr. Haines proposal to have the tree sculpture
donated as a gift is a generous overture. Public Art enhances and beautifies the City and
enriches all of our lives.
Thank you for considering this letter.
Sincerely,
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
Architectural
Design Works, Inc.
Date: 5/14/2004
Project: Haines Shasta :Bldg.
Job No.: HAl
RE: See Below
1105 Siskiyou Blvd. P. O. Box 1348 Ashland, Oregon 97520 541/488-0719
Attn: Bill Molnar
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TO: City of Ashland
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Ashland, OR 97520
WE ARE SENDING YOU:
page(lS) to follow
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o PRINTS
o SAMPLES
X DOCUMENTS
o SHOP DRAWINGS
o CHANGE ORDER
o CATALOGUE
o SUBMITTALS
o COPY OF LETTER
o OTHER
COPIES: DATES: DESCRIPTION:
1 copy 5/18/04 Revised Site Use Summary
REMARKS:
Bill:
Attached is a revised Site Use Summary that I forgot to include in the information,
we submitted the morning of 12 May 2004, for the City Council appeal. This Site Use
Summary updates the revisions required by cutting back the building for saving the
Maple Tree.
Dave,
HAL T06-BiII MoInar.doc
H enclosures are not as no~ kindly notify us at once.
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Site Use Summary for Shasta Building '03
Owner: Lloyd Haines
Architect: Architectural Design Works
(Note: Developed area only)
Zoning: C-1-D Downtown Commercial
Tax Lot 6 Site Area: 4,201 SF 100.00% 0.10 Acres
Coverage:
New Building: 3,395 SF
New Bridge (portion on Lot 6) 106 SF
Total Coverage: 3,501 SF 83.35%
Landscape Coverage: (Incl Creek) 700 SF 16.65% Including Creek
Landscape Required: None Required
Parking: None Required for C-1-D
New Building Enclosed Areas:
Basement: (Mechanical) 890 SF
Lower Floor: (Shell) 2,135 SF
Main Floor: (Shell) 3,170 SF
Upper Floor (Finished) 3,313 SF
Total: 9,508 SF
New Building Outside Areas:
Lower Floor Dining Deck 754 SF
Upper Floor Balcony 40 SF
Total: 794 SF
Residential Uses:
Density Allowed: I 60 per acre = 5.786 Units Allowed
Actual number of units: I I 2 Units
At least 65% of the total qross floor area of the ground floor shall be designated for permitted
or special permitted uses, excluding residential: I 100.00%IPermitted Uses
Revised: 5/18/04
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Michael c.~~
71 Water Street, #304
Ashland, O~152D
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May 10, 20.04
Ashland City Council
1175 East MainBtr.eet
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Re: Planning.Action2004~002j~KMainSi. .Project
Dear Council Members:
We are writingin..support of 100 above refer.enced-project
We call your attention to our correspondence of March 1, 2004 (copy attached) to the
City Plannipg .comrni ~~ion JUsoin.supportofthis,proj.ect.
We believe that this proj ect represents a positive addition to the neighborhood and the
community. .The benetlts.of1OO-Pfoje.ct farontweigh the.savingofthealder ..tree in
question and we believe the permit to remove the tree should be approved.
Thank you for .yourcon~icte.ration.
Sincerely,
M~Lb ~ Q f2-..,6~
Michael C..Babcock. .
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Michael C. Babcock
71 Water Street,.UnitJ04
Ashlan~ OR 97520
March 1, 2004
Mr. John McLaughlin
City of Asl)land PJanning Deparf""f'-.Dt
20 East Main Street
Ashland, QR 97520
RE: Proposed Project - ('88 N. Main" (Ashland Bar & Grill)
I reside at the above address and I am currently the President of the Ashland Crel~k
Condomini.ums AisociatioD.ofUDit-Owaers.
This letter is written to you and the Planning Commission in support of the abov.~
referenced pmiect.
As both a resident and member of our Association Board of Directors, I have had
extensive ~..and .experjencewith-Ule-deveWper.gfthe.jj N.,Main St. -P~t
Mr. Lloyd Haines.
My experience in working with Mr. Haines has been positive in every respect. His
concern fo(-tbe~nit.y-and.tbeiDtegrat1on4-tbis-pmject-hasbeen.~.,oon&ider~
I have had an opportunity to review the preliminary plans for this project. Based on the
informatio~,JeViewed to date,.this,pmjeGt-has.my.lln,.on~;tio.nal support.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours truly,
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Michael C. Babcock
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