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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA 2004-002 - Exhibits IIAN~ON ,IIOWAQD GAL~RY 82 N. MAIN ST. ASHLAND, OREGON 97520 (541) 488..2562 February 26, 2004 ~~jQ)p 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 constnlcted. I have Sl~en 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 sculpture 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 recently created from a tree that needed to be removed from another property. He is a veIY fine artist and a long time area resident. His work would be a welcome addition to th(~ 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, ~,~~ I' . I IIANSON IIOWAQD GAL~QY 82 N. MAIl\J ST. ASHLAND, OREGON 97520 (541)488..2562 n * c... r~l t-(\ A.5) r \?4.~( fD) ~ @ ~ 0 ill ~ ~ "a.c W MAY 1 4 2004 ~ May 12, 2004 By City Council City of Ashland 20 E Main Street Ashland, OR 97520 RE: Proposed New Building at 88 North Main Dear City Council Members: Unfortunately:, once again, I mn unable to attend the upcoming meeting regarding the proposed new building at 88 North fVlain. 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 irnprovelnents to the creek will vastly improve the area next to my business, Hanson Howard Gallery, and the proposal to donate publil~ art is wonderful. Thank you R)r considering this letter. Sincerely, ~ Judy Howard . :flI<- l!1D1 Save the Alder Stop the 'Curse'! Did you know that.the~'lar9e;Jl~G~~;.~~y~I~, on North Main St., welcoming us to Ashlaria'St'laza7issTated for destruction? It will be cut down to make way for a new multi-story building next to the Creekside Grill. Plus, a grove of 20 more adjacent trees face a slow death after major branches are removed to rnake room for the buHding. . City planners approved the project hoping it will "clean up" the site and the area around it. But this area .could easily be improved and beautified by the Applicant, with public access to the creek as is proposed, without taking out the trees! . ~ ~_".,.'"'? .4l!',-.-. ..-. ~~ ....~ . .__ Since those ~haven't listened to reas~ ic outcry, perh.. ~ey will listen to Celtic folklore, which says: liThe Alder tree is a symbol of strength and passiona~~e protection; so much so that he who cuts down an Alder shall bring a curse to his village. JI ""~'''''''''''''''1;b~!ir~t curse will be a hUgE) downtown traffi~ting "\..;~'"'- . .. - "~.. . many months...;.:attth&.be.9)LY.,~.rl~~~~ent IS gOing to be set up right in the street, blocking the bottleneck of North IVlain. Help save the Alder. Come to the City Council meeting this Tuesday, 5/18, 7:00 pm at 1175 E. Main St. and speak up. Otherwise, this stately tree will be turned into a totem pole! The Gateway Alder: Going, going, gone?