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ASHLAND TREE COMMISSION
MINUTES
August 7, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
–Commissioner Rinaldi called the Ashland Tree Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on August 8, 2008
ated at 51 Winburn Way,
in the Siskiyou Room in the Community Development and Engineering Services Building loc
Ashland, OR.
Commissioners PresentCouncil Liaison
Laurie Sager – arrived at 7:00 PMRuss Silbiger, Absent
Kelly Cruser
John Rinaldi Jr.
Staff Present
Zane JonesAmy Anderson, Assistant Planner
Anne Rich, Parks Department
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
NO Minutes to approve
GUEST SPEAKER
Barbara Christensen – City Recorder attended the meeting and discussed public meetings law. She also explained to the
that is happening at the meeting. She also
commissioners what they are to do when they are uncomfortable with a situation
explained that anyone can attend a meeting but if they wish to speak they then have to provide their name and address.
TYPE I REVIEW
PLANNING ACTION:
2008-01005
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
637 / 649 East Main Street
APPLICANT:
Donnan and David Runkel
DESCRIPTION:
Request for a Conditional Use Permit and Site Review approval to construct two additional motel units for the two
properties located at 637 & 649 East Main Street, Anne Hathaway’s Cottages. The motel units will be located at the rear of the 637 E Main
Street property. The application includes a request for a Tree Removal Permit to remove an 11-inch diameter at breast height Ash tree, a
request for an exception to the Site Design and Use Standards to not install the required five-foot landscape buffer between property lines
and an exception to Street Standards to not pave the alley.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: ZONING:ASSESSOR’S MAP #:TAX LOTS:
Commercial; C-1; 39 1E 09 AC; 7700
& 7800
The Commissioners expressed concern for the trees shown on the plan proposed at the rear of the property which will be very
Discussion:
close to the new construction and are already constrained by the paved parking area.
Recommendations:
That if the trees at the rear of the parcel do not survive construction they shall be replaced with appropriate landscaping.
PLANNING ACTION:
2008-01136
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
404 Bridge Street
APPLICANT:
Ashland Community Land Trust (ACLT)
DESCRIPTION: Request for Site Review approval to convert an existing two-unit apartment to condominiums and construct
two new condominiums on the site for the property located at 404 Bridge Street. The application also includes: 1) A request for
e applicants propose to provide seven parking spaces where eight
a Variance to allow one less parking space than required - th
spaces are required; 2) An Administrative Variance to the Parking Lot Landscaping and Screening Standards to provide parking
e Removal Permits to remove three trees larger than six-inches
within 4½-feet of a residence where 8-feet is required; and 3) Tre
in diameter.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: ZONING: ; ASSESSOR’S MAP
High Density Multi-Family Residential; R-3
#: TAX LOTS: 1400
39 1E 10 CC;
Recommendations:
1)That the street tree nearest the northern lot line shall be moved to the south away from the large cedar tree on the adjacent property.
2)That an additional tree shall be planted at the rear of the existing duplex in the lawn area near the bicycle parking rack.
ission supports meandering the sidewalk with a meander that begins at the Tree Protection Zone.
3)That the Tree Comm
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4)That a revised Tree Protection plan shall be submitted that accurately depicts the tree protection fencing locations, outside of the
ints.
proposed building footpr
PLANNING ACTION:
2008-01137
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
255 Helman Street
APPLICANT:
Dreamsacks, LLC
DESCRIPTION:
Request for a Site Review approval to enlarge and upgrade the existing office space at the old Parsons Pine building for
the property located at 255 Helman Street, a request to remove an 18”black locust tree. Also included is a request to install landscaping and
arbor structures on the adjacent E-1 zoned property to the south which is under the same ownership. The application also includes a request
for an exception to the Street Standards.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: ZONING:ASSESSOR’S MAP #:
Industrial & Employment; M-1 & E-1; 39 1E 04 CC;
TAX LOTS:
200 & 1700
None
Recommendations:
PLANNING ACTION:
2008-01181
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
720 Walker Street
APPLICANT:
Maria Luisa Guzman
DESCRIPTION:
Request for a Conditional Use Permit and Site Review approval to convert two existing houses, previously used as a group
home for the property located at 720 Walker Street. The application also includes a request for an exception to street standards to install
sidewalks on Clark Street that do not conform to City standards.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: ZONING:ASSESSOR’S MAP #:
Single-Family Residential; R-1-7.5; 39 1E 15 AC;
TAX LOTS:
9100
The commission expressed concern regarding the proposed preservation of the Cedar trees. The trees need to be continuously
Discussion:
topped to allow clearance room for the powerlines and that trees health will be further compromised. Wrong tree, wrong place.
Recommendations:
1)That one street tree for every 30 feet of frontage shall be installed along the Walker Avenue All street trees shall be chosen from the
adopted Street Tree List and shall be installed in accordance with the specifications noted in Section E of the Site Design and Use
The street trees shall be irrigated.
Standards.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PLANNING ACTION:
2008-00596
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
165 W Fork Street
APPLICANT:
Ashley Jensen
DESCRIPTION:
Physical and Environmental Constraints Review Permit for the development of hillside lands including severe constraints
land. The proposal is to construct a new single-family residential home, the associated excavation for utility installations and driveway
construction. The application also includes an Administrative Variance for the height of the retaining wall along the north property line to
exceed the allowed five-foot height limit. Property is located at 165 W. Fork.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION:ZONING:ASSESSOR’S MAP #:TAX
Single-Family Residential; R-1-7.5; 39 1E 09BC;
LOTS:
3600
No recommendations – support Arborist’s recommendations regarding trenching for utilities near trees #11 and #12.
Discussion:
PLANNING ACTION:
2008-00801
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
960 Harmony
APPLICANT:
Bill Emerson for Jendrisak and Berry
DESCRIPTION:
Request for a Conditional Use Permit and Site Review approval for a 592 square foot Accessory Residential Unit above a
proposed two-vehicle garage accessed from the alley for the property located at 960 Harmony.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: ZONING:ASSESSOR’S MAP #:TAX
Single Family Residential; R-1-7.5; 39 1E 15AC;
LOTS:
1500
None
Recommendations:
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Tree Walk: Anne Rich, Kelly and John planned a tree walk for September 20 from 2 PM to 4 PM in Lithia Park. North
ed the info about it in their guide.
Mountain Park print
Tree of the Year: Its time for Tree of the Year to begin. Nomination forms are available on the City of Ashland website, and
ily Tidings and the Local’s Guide. Ballots need to be created after the
Amy will write an article for the Backpage of the Da
October meeting. Each Commissioner will write a description for the ballot.
Current Balance - $500.00
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ADJOURNMENT
- Commissioner Sager adjourned the meeting at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Amy Anderson, Assistant Planner
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