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ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 6, 2008
Community Development/Engineering Services Building - 51 Winburn Way - Siskiyou Room
Historic Commissioners Present: Dale Shostrom, Henry Baker, Allison Renwick, Keith Swink, Alex Krach,
Sam Whitford, Tom Giordano
Absent Commission Members: Terry Skibby, James Watkins
Council Liaison: Eric Navickas, Absent
Hiah School Liaison: None Appointed
SOU Liaison: None Appointed
Staff Present: Planner: Angela Barry; Clerical: Billie Boswell
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING
At 7:05 pm, Chairman Shostrom called the Historic Commission meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Krach asked that the words "a little" be removed from the Carole Wheeldon Memorial paragraph to make it
clearer that the Commissioners felt the design was too rustic. Mr. Whitford made a motion to approve the January
2, 2008 minutes as revised and it was seconded by Mr. Swink. Approval was unanimous.
PUBLIC FORUM: Tom Phillips, President of the Siskiyou Woodcraft Guild explained the concept of the Carole
Wheeldon Memorial bench to the Historic Commissioners. The plan was to use local granite and either redwood
or cedar recycled from local sites. Ms. Midge Thierolf said Carole preferred organic materials. They asked if the
concept would be acceptable to the Historic Commission. Chairman Shostrom said the location is the southern
gateway to the downtown historic district and would need to reflect that distinction. Ms. Renwick felt the design
should be more refined and classical. Most of the Commissioners felt the site plan presented was not scaled and
detailed enough nor were the sketches of the bench clear enough to understand the design being proposed. Mr.
Giordano also suggested photos of the area would also be helpful. Mr. Swink said it would be acceptable to use
natural materials and Mr. Krach stated that it was important to reflect on the historic nature of the creation of that
corridor and use that as an inspiration for the design.
DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Parks Department Archive Project- Parks Director, Don Robertson said the Parks Department had several
hundred boxes of stuff in their basement that they are going through and documenting. He shared several
examples of historic documents and items they had found dating back to as early as 1912 such as a letter
from Jesse Winburn agreeing to provide the City of Ashland with 2 swans and some trash cans for Lithia
Park. Mr. Robertson wanted information from the Historic Commission on what should be done with items
the Parks Department does not have to keep. He offered to let the Commissioners tour the basement to see
all that was there. Chairman Shostrom stated the Southern Oregon Historic Society might be interested and
suggested the Commissioners discuss some options later after the Public Hearings were done.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
A. PLANNING ACTION: PA2008-00069
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 542 A Street
OWNER/APPLICANT: David Gremmels I Carlos Delgado
DESCRIPTION: Request for a modification of a previous Site Review approval (PA #2007-01400). The
modification requested is a proposed increase to the size of the shed structure at the rear of the property. The
existing shed was originally proposed to be reduced from its current size, 378 square feet to 125 square feet;
the applicant has requested that the shed be reduced in size by 48 square feet. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DESIGNATION: Employment; ZONING: E-1; ASSESSOR'S MAP #: 39 1 E 09AB; TAX LOT: 5400
Ms. Barry explained the modification was to increase the size of the rear shed structure. Chairman Shostrom
confirmed that the exterior materials would remain the same. The business owner, Jared Renni explained the
shed would house the coffee roaster.
There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Giordano moved that the Historic Commission recommend approval of the modification as presented. It
was seconded by Mr. Baker and approved unanimously.
B. PLANNING ACTION: PA2007-01940
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 172 Skidmore St.
APPLICANT: Urban Development Services, LLC
DESCRIPTION: Request for a Conditional Use Permit and Site Review to construct two bathroom
additions totaling 115 square feet within the required setback to a historic, legal non-conforming multi-
family residential development located at 172 Skidmore Street. The application includes a request for
a Variance to the requirement of Section 18.92.070 that the off-street parking be paved and an
Administrative Variance to Site Design and Use Standards to allow for parking between the building
and the street. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: High Density Residential; ZONING: R-3-;
ASSESSOR'S MAP #: 391E05DD; TAX LOT: 1000
Ms. Barry explained that the existing building (unit 7) was only three feet from the property line. This non-
conformity remains the same on the bath addition. Mr. Knox said the rentals have been in existence since the
40's and did not have their own bathrooms. The tenants used a common bath in the main house. This
application would add an additional 50 sq. ft and 65 sq ft to units 8 and 7 respectively. Not paving the parking
area would protect the existing trees. The owner, James Beard stated the neighbors were in support of the
changes.
There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Giordano moved that the Historic Commission recommend approval of the action as presented. It was
seconded by Mr. Baker and approved unanimously.
C. PLANNING ACTION #: PA-2007-01941
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 1070 Tolman Creek Rd
APPLICANT: OgdenRoemerWilkerson Architecture AlA
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Review approval to construct an approximately 52,163 square foot
elementary school on the Bellview School site located at 1070 Tolman Creek Road. The application proposes
partial demolition of the existing buildings and construction of a new 42,678 square foot elementary school
facility. The 9,485 square foot original Bellview School building (circa 1929) is to be retained and renovated
as part of the proposal. Also included are requests for a Variance to the required number of bicycle parking
spaces to allow 33 bicycle parking spaces where 68 spaces are required; and Tree Removal Permits to
remove three Oak trees and one Sequoia greater than 18-inches in diameter at breast height (d.b.h.). The
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application includes the removal of six smaller trees; because these six trees are less than 18-inches (d.b.h.)
and located on public school property they do not require Tree Removal Permits. [The Planning Director has
determined the proposal is not subject to the Development Standards for Floodplain Corridor Lands because
the applicants have provided a survey establishing the floodplain boundary as outside of the proposed area of
disturbance.] Map & Tax Lots: 39 1 E 14 CA Tax Lot #4700; Zoning: R-1-5; Comprehensive Plan Designation:
Single Family Residential
David Wilkerson, from ORW Architecture, reviewed the design details they had added to the plans including
windows on the back of the original building as requested by the Historic Commission. He stated that they
had withdrawn their request to modify the bike parking spaces. Chairman Shostrom said the detail drawings
were too small and the information given was insufficient. He requested a minimum of %" scale on the
details. Mr. Krach was concerned about the transition between the old structure and the new proposed
structure stating it appeared as an anonymous box. Mr. Giordano suggested that a simple design would
make the original structure stand out more. Chairman Shostrom said the preliminary drawings showed more
windows and an entry tower that broke up the flat box. Juli Di Chiro explained that the budget was not
sufficient to for those details. Mr. Wilkerson said they could look into enhancing the cornice detail and use
color to enhance the transition and help the old relate more to the new.
Mr. Giordano made a motion to recommend approval of the Bel/view school construction with the fol/owing
design recommendations:
· The 1929 school building is separated from the new classrooms by a central building mass, which
includes the gym, cafeteria, and kitchen. The Historic Commission has concerns about the connection
and architectural transitions between the historic school and this central mass, as wel/ as concerns
about the bulk of this central portion of the building. This central mass is composed of three stepped
volumes, built of very plain tilt up concrete panel construction. The original of schematic drawings
depicted a number of successful transition details that have been eliminated for budget considerations.
· The Commission strongly recommends that the architectural team study this central volume to
downplay the large mass and enhance the historic connection to the old through the use of
architectural embellishments details, and the use of color.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Historic Preservation Week - May 11-17, 2008 - Ms. Boswell reported that the nomination form had
been posted to the City of Ashland website and would be sent out in the utility bills during February. The
potential nomination list will be completed and reviewed at the March 5th meeting and will be divided up
and assigned out to each Commissioner. The Historic Commissioners agreed to meet at 5:30 pm before
the April 2nd meeting to finalize the winners.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Review Board Schedule - Mr. Whitford announced he would not be able to attend the March Commission
meeting.
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B. Proiect Assionments For Plan nino Actions - 172 Skidmore was assigned to Mr. Swink. Mr. Swink questioned
why 520 Fairview was no longer on the list. (Subsequent research showed 520 Fairview had been fin aile d)
PA #2004-138 234 Vista St (Sid & Karen DeBo~ {Under construction} Swink
PL#2005-01226 820 "C" Street (Randy & Helen Elliso!J} {Extension appvd to 210B} Shostrom
PL#2005-01674 11 First St (Ron Yamaoka) (Bldg plans in review) Skibby
PL#2005-02105 145 EMain/150 Lithia Wy (Urban Dev Serv/SERA Arch) {No Struc final} Giordano/Baker
PL#2005-01307 125 Sherman Street (Russ Dale) {No Building Permit Submitted Yet} Shostrom
P A#2006-00453 175 North Main (First Methodist Church Remodel) (Under constr) Swink
PA#2006-00612 160 Helman (Batzer-Comm Bldgs) {New Bldg App reed-in review} Shostrom/Giordano
PA#2006-01999 25 N Main Street (Sandler - Masonic 3ra Sty Addn) {No Bldg Permit} Krach
P A#2007 -00398 237 Almond Street (Don Sever - ARUJ {Under Construction} Whitford
P A#2007 -00798 80 Wimer Street (Thomas Petersen - Kitchen Addition) {under contr} Watkins
P A#2007 -00579 485 A St (Hoxmeier - Modification of Site Review for Mixed Use) (under constr) Baker
PA#2007-01400 542 A St (Gremmels/Delgado - Rebuild Shed & exist business) {No Bldg Permit} Skibby
P A-2007 -01939 165 Lithia Way (Archerd & Dresner - Commercial Mixed Use) Renwick
PA-2007-01941 1070 Tolman Creek Rd (Bellview School) Shostrom,Krach,Swink ,
i PA-2007-01940 172 Skidmore St. (Unit 7 &8 bathroom ~dditions) M.Knox Swink _~J
C. Ashland School District - (see PA-2007-01941, 1070 Tolman Creek Rd - Bellview School project above)
D. Lithia Sprinos National Reoister Nomination -
E. Sino Ie Familv Residential Desion Standards - No report
F. Co-Sponsorship with Conservation Commission for Fall Workshop - No report
DISCUSSION ITEMS - CLG Grant -Ms. Barry explained that the application form for the next CLG grant was due.
The Commissioners discussed using part of the money to develop a management plan for Lithia Springs. Mr.
Giordano asked if part of the money could be used for the Parks Department archive project. Ms. Barry said she
would look into it to see if it would qualify.
The Commissioners discussed meeting with Mr. Robertson to view the Parks archives sometime in the next week
or so. Mr. Whitford agreed to contact Jay Leighton and Carol Samuelson to see if they could give guidance on
what to do with the archive objects. It was also suggested that Terry Skibby may be interested in heading up a
sub-committee to follow through with the project.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Historic Commission meeting will be on March 5, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Siskiyou Room.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.rn.
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