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April 28, 2010
CITY OF
ASHLAND
Chris Iverson
767 Siskiyou Blvd~
Ashlandt OR 97520
Re: Culture Works Conditional Use Pennit
Dear Mr~ Iverson~
This letter is in regards to your business, Culture Works located at 3 J 0 Oak in Ashland, OR. As you are 3\Vare the
use of 310 Oak for a Perfonning Arts Center \vas approved with a Conditional Use Pennit in March~ Staff has
received a cOlnplaint that your business is not in cOlnpliance \vith the conditions of approval.
According to your application~ your business was going to provide licensed I bonded security for perfonnances~ All
proposals becolne conditions of approval during the Plann ing Action approval process (P A20 10-00025).
Excerpt/rotn Planning Actionfindings of approval:
I) That all proposals of the applicant, including but not lilniled to the hours of operation, occupant loa~
alcohol-free operation, hiring of licensed/bonded security for pelforlllances; and closure of doors during
pelforlnances shall be condit ions of approval unless othel1vise specifically Jtlodified herein.
After revie\ving your application, it appears that you proposed to provide licensed and bonded security for events
and to be an alcohol-free venue specifically to address the types of issues raised in the cOlnplaint received and to
ensure that Culture Works could relnain a good neighbor to the surrounding residential historic district. According
to the cOlnplaint those security personnel have not been hired or used at the present and Inay not be in place for
sOlne tilne despite incidents resulting in citations for alcohol, drug use and public urination imlnediately outside the
events. Holding an event \vithout the required security personnel in place \vould be a violation of your Conditional
Use Pennit approval, and on-going violations or cOlnplaints could lead to revocation proceedings.
Staff is pleased that your venue is a success and supportive of the long tenn role as a cOITIlnunity resource described
in your application, but it is ilnperative that the conditions of approval be adhered or the approval could be in
jeopardy. According to AMC 18.112.040 any zoning perini! or planning action granted in accordance \vith the
tenns of this Title Inay be revoked if any of the condjtions~ t. of such pennit are violated...
Please provide evidence for the file that you've begun using licensed / bonded security \vithin 10 days of receipt of
this letter. Please feel free to contact Ine if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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FebrualY 18, 20~O
Christopher Iverson & Sanlantha Sperry
1257 Siskiyou Blvd. #97
. Ashland, OR 97520
Notice of Final Decision
On Februaty 18, 2010, the Staff Advisor for the Ashland Planning Division administratively approved
your request for the following:
PLANNING ACTIONS: 2010-00025
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 310 Oak Street
APPLICANT: Chris Iverson & Samantha Sperry/Ashland Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Review approval and a Conditional Use Pernlit to operate a
restaurant and performing alts center in the existing building at 310 Oak Street.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Elnploynlent; ZONING: E-l; ASSESSOR'S MAP #:
39 IE 09 BA; TAX LOT: 14000
The Staff Advisor's decision beconles final and is effective on the 13 th day after the Notice of Final
Decision is l1laiIed.
Prior to that date, anyone who was ll1ailed this Notice Of Final Decision may request a reconsideration of
the action by the Staff Advisor as set forth in the Ashland Land Use Ordinance (ALVO)
18.1 08.070(B)(2)(b) and/or file an appeal to the Ashland Planning Comnlissioll as provided in the ALva
18.1 08.070(B)(2)( c).
An appeal ll1ay not be made directly to the Land Use Board of Appeals. Oregon law states that failure to
raise an objection concerning this application, by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford
the decision ll1aker an opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes your right of appeal to LUBA on that
issue. Failure to specify which ordinance criterion the objection is based on also precludes your right of
appeal to LUBA on that criterion. Failure of the applicant to raise constitutional or other issues relating to
proposed conditions of approval with sufficient specificity to allow this Departnlent to respond to the
issue precludes an action for datnages in circuit court.
The application, all associated dOCU111ents and evidence submitted, and the applicable criteria are .available
for review at no cost at the Ashland Comnlunity Developn1ent Depalitnent, located at 51 Winburn Way.
Copies of file dOCU111ents can be requested and are charged based on the City of Ashland copy fee
schedule.
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact the Depatiment of C0111111unity
Developlnel1t between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pIn, Monday through Friday at (541) 488-5305.
cc: Patties of Record & Propetiy Owners within 200 feet
Brent Thonlpson P.O. Box 201 Ashland OR 97520
DEPT. OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
20 E. Main Street
Ashland, Oregon 97520
www.ashland.or.us
Tel: 541-488~5305
Fax: 541-552-2050
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ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION
FINDINGS & ORDERS
PLANNING ACTION: 2010-00025
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 310 Oak St.
APPLICANT: Chris Iverson & Samantha Sperry/Ashland Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Review approval and a Conditional Use Permit to operate a restaurant
and performing arts center in the existing building at 310 Oak Street.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Employment; ZONING: B-1; ASSESSOR'S
MAP #: 39 IE 09 BA; TAX LOT: 14000
SUBMITTAL DATE:
DEEMED COMPLETE DATE:
STAFF APPROVAL DATE:
DEADLINE TO REQUEST A HEARING DATE:
FINAL DECISION DATE:
APPROVAL EXPIRATION DATE:
January 8, 2010
January 21, 2010
February 18, 2010
March 2, 2010
March 3, 2010
March 3, 2011
DECISION
The application involves a request for Site Review approval and a Conditional Use Permit to operate a
restaurant and family-oriented, alcohol-free performing arts center in a portion (Suite #4) of the existing
building at 31 0 Oak Street.
The subject project is located on a 1.04-acre property, between Oak Street and Pioneer Street adjacent to "A"
Street. The zoning is E-l, Employment and the property is located within the Railroad Historic District.
Development on the subject property requires Site Review approval and is subject to the Basic Site Review
Standards, Detailed Site Review Standards, and the Historic District Design Stf.lndards, however with the
current proposal no exterior changes to the exterior of the building or to the site are proposed beyond the
installation of signage and as such, the review here is limited to the proposed use and associated impacts,
including parking and noise, as they relate to the Site Review and Conditional Use Permit approval criteria.
The restaurant use is proposed to utilize 3,674 square feet of the building as a fully organic, alcohol-free
vegetarian restaurant to be open day and night with 56 seats. The daytime hours of operation are described
in the application as 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and nighttime hours of operation are 6:00 p.m. to midnight,
Wednesday through Sunday. The application notes that they have been allocated 18 parking spaces by the
property owner to accommodate the restaurant use, with 16 spaces to address the restaurant demand and two
spaces for the applicants' office use. The off-street parking required for a 56 seat restaurant is 14 spaces.
The performing arts center is proposed to feature a wide variety of community-based events including
lectures, musical performances, workshops, art shows, and community forums. The performing arts space is
to consist of the 3,674 square feet used for the restaurant and 2,171 additional square feet of public space.
Events are proposed to be scheduled during night time hours, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Wednesday
through Sunday. The application proposes to accommodate up to 250 attendees, and at a requirement of one
parking space per 4 attendees, 63 parking spaces are required to accommodate this use.
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The application includes an assessment of the available parking and the parking demand associated with the
existing and proposed uses prepared by property owner Brent Thompson. Thompson identifies a total of 44
off-street parking spaces available in the existing parking lot, and shows an additional 25 spac~s available
along the three street frontages of the subject property which he equates to 19 on-street parking credits, for a
total of 63 available parking spaces, which is sufficient to cover the full parking demand for the proposed
performing arts space use. The application notes that nearly all of the businesses in the complex are limited
to daytime use, with only Chun's restaurant (open until 9:00 p.m.) and the Video Explorer (open until 10:00
p.m.). open into the evening. The application further explains that evening hours are not a period of peak
demand for either of these other uses, and that many of the evening events in the performing arts space
would begin after 9:00 p.m., after Chun's has closed, to further offset any impact in parking demand.
(Thompson notes that he would also request the 50 percent parking variance allowed by ordinance for
existing buildings within the Historic District, however no formal application, findings or fees have been
provided for such a Variance, and as such a Variance is not being considered as part of the current
request.) In staffs view, the materials provided clearly demonstrate that with the combined off-street
parking provided, on-street parking credits available, and an off-set of hours of operation and thus ofparking
demand with other uses in the building, the parking demand for the proposed use is satisfied.
In addition, while the applicants have not provided a formal lease agreement, nearby businesses Umpqua
Bank and Crane Property Management have both provided letters of support for the proposal and have
indicated that they are open to parking by clientele of the performing arts space using their available parking,
a total of 24 additional parking spaces, during the evenings.
The application materials provided note that a sound analysis has been conducted by a certified audiologist
from Aural Teclmology, with a finding that because the venue is situated well within the main complex it
offers excellent sound insulation which contains noise to a substantial degree. The materials provided note
that during a four hour monitoring at the entrance to the complex with the main doors open and an interior
sound reading of 110 decibels, the exterior reading was only 75 decibels - five decibels below the sound of
passing vehicles. The audiologist concludes that the noise generated by passing vehicles would generate
more noise than is likely to leak from the performing arts venue during events, however he stipulates that in
order to control any. noise emanation, his recommendation would be that the inner doors should remain
closed during performances. A condition to this effect has been included below.
The application further notes that in addition to providing sufficient parking for the proposed use, and an
alcohol- free family-oriented use, they will also be employing professional, bonded security to patrol the front
of the building and parking lot to deter loitering outside of the building.
The Historic Commission reviewed the proposal at their February 3, 2010 meeting. The Commission
commended the applicants for preparing a very thorough application, and indicated that they believed the use
was ideal for the location, that there was sufficient parking, and they expressed their support for the
application.
In Staff s opinion, the approval criteria for Site Review and Conditional Use Permit approval are met by the
proposal. There are no exterior changes proposed to the existing building or site and public facilities are
already in place serving the building. The application has demonstrated that the parking demand is met for
the daytime restaurant use, and that the parking demand for the more intense night time use is
accommodated through the available off-street parking, on-street credits, and an off-set in parking demand,
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as required for a mixed use parking credit, because other uses within the building are closed during the
proposed hours of operation of the performing arts venue. In addition, the applicants have provided an
analysis demonstrating that noise should not impact surrounding uses if the doors to the venue are closed
during performances, and have indicated that the venue will be alcohol free and that security patrols are to be
provided during events.
The criteria for Site Review approval are described in AMC Chapter 18.72.070 as follows:
A. All applicable City ordinances have been met or will be met by the proposed
development.
B. All requirements of the Site Review Chapter have been met or will be met.
c. The development complies with the Site Design Standards adopted by the City
Council for implementation of this Chapter.
D. 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.
The criteria for Conditional Use Permit approval are described in AMC Chapter 18.104.050 as
follows:
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
transporlation can and will be provided to and through the subject properly.
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:
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, including the generation of dust, odors, or other environmental
pollutants.
5. Generation of noise, light, and glare.
6. The development of adjacent properties as envisioned in the Comprehensive
Plan.
7. Other factors found to be relevant by the Hearing Authority for review of the
proposed use.
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The application with the attached conditions complies with all applicable City ordinances.
Planning Action P A #2010-00025 is approved with the following conditions. Further, if anyone or more of
the following conditions are found to be invalid for any reason whatsoever, then Planning Action P A #2010-
00025 is denied. The following are the conditions and they are attached to the approval:
1)
That all proposals of the applicant, including but not limited to the hours of operation, occupant load,
alcohol-free operation, hiring of licensedlbonded security for performances, and closure of doors
during performances shall be conditions of approval unless otherwise specifically modified herein.
That plans submitted for building permit shall be in substantial conformance with those approved as
part of this application. If the plans submitted for the building permit are not in substantial
conformance with those approved as part of this application, an application to modify the
Conditional Use Permit approval shall be submitted and approved prior to issuance of a building
permit.
That all requirements of the Building Department shall be satisfactorily addressed prior to occupancy
or commencement of the use, including but not limited to that any building permit plans must be
drawn by an Oregon-licensed design professional, must include a means of egress and egress
lighting, that stage curtains meet requirements for smoke density and flame spread, and that access to
bathrooms shall remain available during business hours.
That all requirements of the Fire Department shall be satisfactorily addressed prior to occupancy
or commencement of the use, including approved addressing and occupant load.
That the applicants shall obtain a City of Ashland business license prior to commencement of the
use.
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That the applicants shall obtain any necessary inspections or approvals from the Jackson County
Health Department prior to commencement of the use.
That a sign permit shall be obtained prior to installation of any new signage. Signage shall meet
the requirements of Chapter 18.96, and sign permit applications shall be reviewed by the Historic
Commission's Review Board prior to issuance.
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CITY OF
ASHLAND
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
PLANNING ACTIONS: 2010-00025
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 310 Oal( Street
APPLICANT: Chris Iverson & Samantha Sperry/Ashland Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Review approval and a Conditional Use Permit to operate a restaurant and
performing ~rts center in the existing building at 310 Oal( Street.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Employment; ZONING: E-l; ASSESSOR'S MAP #:
39 IE 09 BA; TAX LOT: 14000
NOTE: The Ashland Historic Commission will also review this Planning Action on February 3, 2010 at 5:00 PM in the
Community Development and Engineering Services building (Sisl<:iyou Room), located at 51 Winburn Way.
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION: January 21, 2010
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: February 4, 2010
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The Ashland Planning Division Staff has received a complete application for the property noted above.
Any affected property owner or resident has a right to submit written comments to the City of Ashland Planning Division, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland,
Oregon 97520 prior to 4:30 p.m. on the deadline date shown above.
Ashland Planning Division Staff determine if a Land Use application is complete within 30 days of submittal. Upon determination of completeness, a
notice is sent to surrounding properties within 200 feet of the property submitting application which allows for a 14 day comment period. After the
comment period and not more than 45 days from the application being deemed complete, the Planning Division Staff shall make a final decision on the
application. A notice of decision is mailed to the same properties within 5 days of decision. An appeal to the Planning Commission of the Planning
Division Staffts decision must be made in writing to the Ashland Planning Division within 12 days from the date of the mailing of final decision. (AMC
18.108.040)
The ordinance criteria applicable to this application are attached to this notice. Oregon law states that failure to raise an objection concerning this
application, by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes your right
of appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) on that issue. Failure to specify which ordinance criterion the objection is based on also precludes
your right of appeal to LUBA on that criterion. Failure of the applicant to raise constitutional or other issues relating to proposed conditions of approval
with sufficient specificity to allow this Department to respond to the issue precludes an action for damages in circuit court.
A copy of the applicationt all documents and evidence relied upon by the applicant and applicable criteria are available for inspection at no cost and
will be provided at reasonable costt if requested. All materials are available at the Ashland Planning Division, Community Development & Engineering
Services Buildingt 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520.
If you have questions or comments concerning this request, please feel free to contact the Ashland Planning Division at 541-488-5305.
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SITE DESIGN AND USE STANDARDS
18.72.070 Criteria for Approval
The following criteria shall be used to approve or deny an application:
A. All applicable City ordinances have been met or will be met by the proposed development.
B. All requirements of the Site Review Chapter have been met or will be met.
C. The development complies with the Site Design Standards adopted by the City Council for implementation of this Chapter.
D. 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. All improvements in the street right-of-way shall comply with
the Street Standards in Chapter 18.88, Performance Standards Options.
(ORD 2655, 1991; ORD 2836,1999)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
18.104.050 Approval Criteria
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:
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, including the generation of dust, odors, or other environmental pollutants.
5. Generation of noise, light, and glare.
6. The development of adjacent properties as envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan.
7. Other factors found to be relevant by the Hearing Authority for review of the proposed use.
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310 OAK ST # 4
ASHLAND, OR, 97520
Plannin2: Awlication
January 7t\ 2010
Submitted by:
Chris Iverson and SamanthaSPerry
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ASHLAND CULTURAL CENTER
340 Oak St #4
Ashland, OR, 97520
To: Attn - Derek Severson
The Ashland Planning Commission
RE: Application for Conditional Use Permit for new restaurant and performing arts venue
at 310 Oak St, #4.
Zone Designation - E 1
Applicant: Christopher Iverson and Samantha Sperry
Ph: 541 482 0132
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The AsWand Cultural Center will be an organic vegetarian restaurant and family oriented~
alcohol free community arts venue that will promote lifestyles of optimum health and
sustainability. The project is located at 310 Oak St #4 in Ashland and will occupy 3674
sq.ft of space.
To fully realize the vision of creating a multi faceted community art space~ the applicant
wishes to apply for a conditional use permit with unrestricted hours. To clearly describe
the main components of the project this application will be separated into two main
sections. Each section will individually address all the application criteria and any
concerns that may arise from our proposed uses~
Sectio~ one: Restaurant: The planned restaurant will be the only fully organic
vegetarian restaurant in Ashland and will feature a menu that is created by locally
sourced produce. The restaurant will open day and night and will be alcohol free.
Section two: Performing Arts Venne: The performing arts venue will feature a wide
variety of community based events including lectures, music performances, workshops,
art shows, community forwns ~d so on. The events will mainly be scheduled during
night time hours.
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SECTION ONE: RESTAURANT/CAFE
Hours of Operation: Daytime -lOam to 6pm. Night time - 6pm to Midnight
Wednesday to Sunday
Food Concept: Fully Organic vegetarian restaurant featuring dishes that are created by
locally sourced produce. The restaurant will promote a lifestyle of health and
sustainability and will work closely with local farms. It will also offer a wide selection of
juices and shakes and items for special diets, such as raw, vegan) wheat and gluten free,
etc.
Number of Seats: 56 seats. (11 x 4 top tables, 4 x 2 top tables, Internet zone - 4 seats)
Square foot: 3674 sq.ft - Includes public seating areas and kitchen.
PARKING:
Daytime Usage:
Given the already existing parking allotments assigned to the building, it is evident that
there is adequate parking available to accommodate our parking needs for the daytime
restaurant hours. The table below provides a detailed outline of parking allotments for the
entire property. The owner of the property has verified this to be correct. Please see
Appendix A (Detailed parking analysis by property owner). Given that the AsWand
Cultural Center has been allocated 18 car parking spaces (16 for cafe plus 2 for offices),
this equals an occupancy load of 72 persons. (4 people x 18). Our cafe is designed for 56
public seats, plus 4 staff, which is well below the quota of occupancy for daytime use.
TABLE #1
310'Oak Street Parking
Calculations -
December 30th 2009
DAYTIME USE NEEDS Square foot Parking Required
RETAIL AND PER~ONAL
Pet Pause (pet supply) 674/350 2
Pilates Studio 1052/350 3
Midwifery 349/350 1
Rachel Roberts 294/350 1
Video Explorer 908/350 2
Zen West Flotation 954/350 3
OFFICES
Folium Partners 657/350 2
Noel Chatroux 180/350 1
Ashland Cultural Center 894/350 2
RESTAURANT
Chuns Palace 2786 14
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FOOD PREP ARA liON
Deux Chats Bakery 1592 3
DANCE MOVEMENT/GYM
Baxter Fitness 2756 8
Dancing Peoples Co~ 1894 5
CAFE/PERFORMING ARTS
Ashland Cultural Center 3674 16
TOTAL PARKING
NEEDS 63
Available Parking 44 in Lot
19 on street
credits
Total 63
Please see Appendix B (Site Plan for Parking) for a breakdown of parking allotments.
Please see Appendix C (Seating Plan for Daytime Use) for full overview of seating
arrangement.
FIRE MARSHAL COMMENTS
The applicant has met with the frre marshal, Margueritte Hickman at the facility and she
has verified that the space satisfies all the fire code requirements for daytime cafe use.
SIGNAGE
The applicant has verified with the owner the amount of signage allowed for the building.
The applicant proposes to install a professionally made sign of 8 sqft to be located with
the other business signs on the front of the building above the main sliding doors.
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SECTION TWO: PERFORMING ARTS VENUE
Hours of Operation: Night time - 8pm to 2am - Wednesday to Sunday.
Conf;cpt: The Performing Arts venue component of the Ashland Cultural Center will
offer a 4iverse selection of inspiring community events~ focusing on events that promote
a lifestyle of health and sustainability_ To ensure that the space will meet the diverse
needs of the Ashland community our programming will cater to both young and old,
especially young families.. Events will include public speaking forums, mu~ic and theater,
conscious dance, workshops featuring internationally renowned teachers, film nights and
so on. The venue will be alcohol free and open to all ages. The large square footage of the
. main space will also provide the much needed "meeting room" area that many local non-
profits and community groups need in our town. We have had discussions with many
community groups in Ashland and they are keen to utilize the space. Organizations
include, In My Village/Heart Circles, Web Spirit Community, The WeIlness Guide, The
Beloved Community, The Grandmothers conference, Peace Village, Earthdance and.
others.
Capacity: 250
Square foot: 3674 sq.ft total- Includes public seating area and kitchen.
2171 sq.ft - Public area only.
Please see Appendix D (Square Footage Plan of Public Area) for a more detailed
overview.
Please see Appendix E (Evening Seating Plan) for a detailed overview..
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PARKING
Night time usage:
Given that the current operating hours for nearly all the businesses in the complex are
daytime only, the applicant would like to request an offset parking allocation to achieve
an occupancy rating of250 persons for night time use. The only businesses that operate
later than 8pm are Chun's Palace, which closes at 9pm and Video Explorer which closes
at 10pm. After many weeks of observation, it is evident that both these businesses are
never busy and have a quick turn around of clientele. Furthermore, the 50 person banquet
room of Chun's is now being used for storage space which reduces their need for parking
spots. Thus, the night time parking demand for these businesses is very light. It is also
important to note that many events at the AsWand Cultural Center will begin at 9pm (post
dinner session), which will be when Chun'g is closing.
Given that the facility has 63 parking credits available (see table #1), it is evident that we
_ can fulfill our need for a 250 person night time occupancy rating. (63 x 4 ::::; 252 persons).
Adding to this, it is also worthy to note that there is plenty of night time parking available
in the general area not bordered by residential homes. A perfect example is along A
Street alongside the A Street Marketplace which is closed at night. Also, the applicant has
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been granted permission to use both the Umpqua Bank (12 spaces) and Crane Parking
spaces (12 spaces) - (Please see Appendix H - Letters of Support). Furthermore, all
the businesses on the opposite side of the immediate parking lot are closed at night
leaving even more space available. Also, the owner of the facility has requested for the
50% parking variance for commercial buildings in the Historic zone, which increases the
overall parking available for the building to 94 spaces in total. Overall; it is evident that
parking will not be an issue for our night time operating hours.
GENERATION OF NOISE, LIGHT AND QLARE
Given that the venue is located inside the main building complex it will not be generating
any light or glare onto the outside area.
After conducting an extensive night time sound analysis by a recognized authority, it is
evident that the venue will not generate any sound problems for the surrounding area.
This is due to the fact that the venue is perfectly situated deep within the main complex,
which offers excellent sound insulation and containment. It is important to :note that the
only residences near the facility are located on Oal{ St, which is one of the busiest
residential pass through streets in Ashland. Observations show that during a four hour
window of time, from 8pm to ~2am on a weekday night, cars are traveling along Oak St
more than 60% of the time. The average sound decibel reading when a car is driving
along Oak St is around 80 DB. The sound test reveals that even at the entrance to the
complex when the main doors are open (and the inside reading is 110DB), it only shows
a reading of75DB, which is 5DB lower than cars driving along the road. It was even
noted that a Hybrid car, which is considered one of the quietest types of automobiles; was
even louder than any of the noise readings from the venue. We would like to point out
~at our intention with the sound test was to- push the sound level inside the venue beyond
our comfort zone to clearly point out that noise is not an issue for the surrounding area.-
We will never be producing events that generate that level of noi~e.
Please see Appendix F (Sound Test by Certified Audiologist) for full test results.
IMPACT ON SURROUNDING RESIDENTIAL AREA
Given that the facility- offers' adequate parking for our night time needs~ we feel that their
will be very minimal impact to neighboring residential zones. The most important point
we would also like to stress is that no alcohol will be s.erved inside the venue. This should
remove any local concerns about drunk and boisterous patrons spilling onto the streets
late at night. Given that our mission is to provide' an alternative performing arts space for
the Ashland Community that promotes a healthy lifestyle, we will no doubt be attracting
a more conscious clientele that is very different to the average late night bar and club
scene. To deter loitering around the outside of the venue we will also be hiring
professional bonded security to patrol the front of the building and parking 19t.
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Given that Oak 8t is a busy residential road with constant traffic f1ow~ the impact of cars
leaving late at night from the Oak St facility parking lot should not create any problems
for the surrounding area.
FIRE MARSHAL'S COMMENTS
The applicant has met with the fire marshal, Margueritte Hickman at the facility and she
has verified that the space satisfies all the fire code requirements for proposed night time
use.
CONCLUSION
The Ashland Cultural Center will be a great addition to the creative pulse of Ashland and
will provide a much needed space focused on positive sustainable lifestyles.
APPENDIX LIST - FOLLOWING PAGES
Appendix A (Detailed parldng analysis by property owner)
Appendix B (Site Plan for Parking)
Appendix C (Seating Plan for Daytime Use)
Appendix D (Sqllare Footage Plan of Public Area)
Appendix E (Evening Seating Plan)
Appendix F (Sound Test by Certified Audiologist)
Appendix G (Project Vicinity Maps and building Plan of 310 Oak Sf)
Appendix H (Letters of Support)
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Detailed parkin analysis
by property owner
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Ashland, OR 97520
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Ashland Planning Department
Ashland PJanning Commission
20 East Main
Ashland Or 97520
Re: Application of code to 310 Oak St. parking for
Chris Iverson
To the Staff and Planning Commission D
An update is needed regarding available parking and parking demand at 31 0 Oak Street
to enable staff to make determinations for suitable future uses.
Currently we have approximately 18,682 sq. ft of leasable space. Using the guideline of
one parking space for each 350 square feet of leasable space in the building, the parking
requirement would be 53..377 spaces or 54 spaces.
There are other ways of calculating estimated need according to different uses, but the
following cafculation would be a valid beginning point and an approach which would hopefully
help staff and the Commission make a determination.
One approach also is to demonstrate the amount of square footage effectively in use at
different times of the day. This is an approach helpful in assessing parking requirements for
mixed use buildings in Ashland and elsewhere. The building at 310 Oak is a mixed use building
in that although it does not yet have a residential component, its commercial uses include retail,
restaurant, office, personal service, and entertainment. Thus, the term "mixed use" is valid.
In the main parking lot there are 44 spaces with two being handicapped spaces.
To maximize on-street parking in commercial areas, the Public Works Department stripes
2- 20' spaces with a six foot maneuvering space between them to save 1 foot per space.
Therefore,it is viable to use 23 feet in calculating available on street parking in commercial
zones.
The credit for on-street parking spaces can be calculated as follows after factoring in a 1 0'
reduction at each corner or driveway.:
Oak S1. 243 linear feet; 243 /23 yields 10.4 spaces; 4 non credit spaces & 6 credit spaces
Pioneer S1. 164 linear feet; 164 / 23 yields 7 credit spaces
A street 142 linear feet; 142 /23 yields 6 credit spaces
Total on-street parking credit spaces 19
Onsite parking spaces 4 4
Total onsite and credit for on street parking spaces 63
Or using combined or total curb length to calculate parallel parking, there are 407 linear
feet on Oak and Pioneer Streets yielding 17+ spaces reduced by 4 = 13 + 6 on "A" St.= 19
spaces.
We also' ask for the SOok parking variance for commercial buildings in the
~Istoric Zone which would yield a total of 94 spaces fo'r the building.
The businesses in the building are open on the following days and hours with an estimate
of parking demand.
Address
310 Oak (entire building)
sq. ft. Schedule Parking
18682 Daily except Sun 6 AM to 10 PM
RETAIL & PERSONAL SERVICES
310 Oak #2 Pet Pause (pet supply)
310 Oak &3b Pilates Studio
31 0 Oak St. 3a Midwifery
31 0 Oak St. 3aa Rachel Roberts
320 Oak St. Video Explorer
130 "A" St. Zen West Flotation
674
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OfFICES
130 "A" St. #4 Folium Partners 657 Sporadic
130 "A" St. #5 Noel Chatroux 180 By app't
130 "A" St. #6 Chris Iverson 760+134 894 Daily
T otaf Office 1 space for 350 sq ft 1749 5 spaces
RESTAURANT
333 Pioneer St. Chun's Palace 2786 Daily 11.9 PM 14 spaces
FOOD PREPARATION
Deux Chats Bakery Wholesale only 1592 Daily 5 AM - 2 PM 3 spaces
DANCE/MOVEMENTITHEA TERI GYM
310 Oak St. #4 Chris Iverson 3949-275:::: 3674 AM to AM as scheduled 65 spaces max
in evenings only or as submitted by applicant
310 Oak St~ #5 Dancing People Co 1894 AM and PM classes 5 spaces
330 Oak St. Baxter Fitness 2756 M-Sa 7AM-6PM 8 spaces
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Total current leasable space
18,682 sq. ft/350 = 54 spaces needed. We have 94
To summarize, the scheduling for this mixed use building shows that although the building
is open from 6 AM to 10 PM except Sundays, only between the hours of 12 PM and 5 PM Tues.-
Fri is there potential for a parking demand that would approach the parking capacity available on
site or on the street. However, any potential problem is mitigated by the fact that 58% of the
business for Baxter Fitness occurs before 11 :30 AM, and 80% of the business of the Video
Explorer occurs after 4 PM. The use of the dance space is light use in the mornin.9s and after-
noons. Any lunch business peak for the restaurant would begin at 12 PM and cease by 1 :30 PM.
Any parking problem is also mitigated by statistics for Chinese restaurants showing that a
large percentage of food orders are consumed off site. Parking requirements for such orders
are 10 minutes or less, and often a delivery service picks up the food..
The level of activity at the building for the restaurant would usually increase at 5:30 PM
after Pet Pause closes and when Baxter Fitness is almost closed. These closures result in
parking for 3500+ sq. ft. not being needed
Thus, with 18,957 sq. ft. of leasable space it is shown by posted hours for the businesses
that some space is unused every day at the mid day peak period from 11 :45 AM-1 :30 PM, and
much is unused after 5:30 PM during the evening peak period.
Thus, at present there is no onsite parking problem, nor do the activities in the buHding
cause a neighborhood parking problem. And it is not foreseen that additional uses would cause
a parking problem. Therefore, this mixed use building which has a restaurant, offices, retail, and
personal services is an efficient use of land.. Several different activities are coexisting without
parking conflicts, and the existing quantity of on-site and on-street parking will meet future
needs"
Additional second floor development anticipated in 2011 will be for residences which will
require a planning action including a recalculation of parking. But the residential component
should not have any official impact according to Ashland Planning Code as applied to mixed use
when it involves residences. Thu51 please accept the calculations as submitted and due to
varied business and peak hours please accept them as the maximums we believe they are..
Thank you.
Best regards,
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Aural Technology
438-1/2 A St., Ashland, Or. 97520
voice: 541-482-8908, fax: 541-482-0765
www.auraltek.com
Noise Level Survey for the Ashland Cultural Center, located in the former
market building at the corner of Oak and A streets, Ashland, OR.
On Monday, Jan 4, 2010, I performed noise level measurements at various locations, indicated on the
accompanying chart, on the property described above. Those measurements are provided on attached
work sheets.
The initial phase of the survey, which was performed roughly between the hours of 8:30 pm and 9:30
pm, was to establish a minimum environmental noise base line as well as record the level of non
continuous noises that occur on a regular basis (repetitive noise).
During the course of the hour, it was determined that when there were no observable discrete noise
events from local structures, no pedestrian noise and no noise from traffic within an approximate radius
of three blocl{s (including part of Lithia Way), the ambient noise level readings for Oak Street averaged
46dB, A weighted, and 57 dB, C weighted. Pioneer street averaged ambient noise was a bit higher, due
to emanations from commercial buildings on the east side of the street, at 48dB A weighted and 61dB
C weighted.
For clarification: "C" weighted sound measurements cover a relatively broad spectrum that includes the
normal range of human hearing. "A" weighted sound measurements have a significant portion of the
low frequency, and some high frequency, information removed. "A" weighting was developed to help
quantify noise levels that would be hazardous to hearing, and that would interfere with warning signals,
in the work place. "A" weighting is very commonly (mis)used to quantify environmental noise levels,
which is why it is included here. It is my recommendation that primary attention be given to "C"
weighted measurements when considered the information contained in this noise study.
A chart is attached that shows where the various measurements were taken on the property, providing
an index to the placement of the meter for a particular measurement. Approximate start and end times
of the period during which each ambient noise measurement was taken are provided. On average, each
entry in the chart corresponds to a measurement taken over a period of about two minutes. That was
generally sufficient time to acquire the noise levels associated with typical neighborhood activity,
including automobile traffic and pedestrian noise. No railroad noise occurred during this test, but from
experience, I would estimate that railroad noise (engines, car trucks, horn, etc.) would result in readings
of at least 6 to as much as 20 dB greater than the loudest measurements taken in any phase of this test.
After the ambient noise levels were recorded, the sound system inside of the Ashland Cultural Center
was excited with computer generated "pink" noise, which is random, but steady, noise that has
gradually increasing energy as frequency decreases. The sound pressure level of this noise was fixed at
110dB, C weighted, measured in the center of the room. 110dB-C is quite loud and corresponds well
with the highest average levels likely to be generated inside of the Ashland Cultural Center during any
anticipated event.
Aural Technology
438-1/2 A St., Ashland, Or. 97520
voice: 541-482-8908, fax: 541-482-0765
www.auraltek.com
A second ~urvey, identical in procedure to the ambient noise measurement process was performed with
the pink noise being generated for the surveys duration. The results are documented in another attached
chart. It is interesting to note that no one showed the slightest interest in, or curiosity about, a person
wandering around the area waving a meter around. During this test, which began at approximately
10:00 pm and lasted for about 30 minutes, I encountered no one who even seemed aware of the noise.
Oak Street, between A and Main Streets, is historically, and continues to be, a busy thoroughfare. The
frequent passage of automobiles at all times of day and night and pedestrians throughout the day and
into the night time are preexisting conditions that will not decline in the foreseeable future. The noise
generated by any motor vehicle, even relatively quiet hybrid cars, or typical conversation of only two
people, generates more sound than was measured leaking from the Ashland Cultural Center during our
tests.
The only stipulation that I would suggest in the way of controlling noise emanation is that the inner
door to the room occupied by the Ashland Cultural Center should remain closed when music is being
played or performed, other than when someone is going through it.
/ homas Garson
"./ Aural Technology, Ashland, Or.
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January 5, 2010
Ashland City Cou'ncil
20 E Main Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Re: ~upport for Ashland Cultural Center at old Inner Child Cafe space
Dear City Council,
The purpose of this letter is to express our strong support for the proposed Ashland
Cultural Center ("Cultural Center")~ helmed by Chris Iverson and Samantha Sperry, at the old
Inner Child Cafe space. As business owners, involved community members, and parents, we
urge you to consider the positive impact this proposal will have on the Ashland community.
We hope you will approve and issue whatever permits are necessary to make this vision a
reality .
We have had the privilege of reviewing the plans and site of the proposed Cultural
Center, as well as discussing the project with Chris Iverson and Samantha Sperry. That
review has left us hopeful and excited about how the Cultural Center would enhance our
community .
First, there is a desperate need for high quality, non-Shakespeare, affordable
entertainment for families and young(ish) adults in our community - a place for families and
adults to gather for music, conscious theater, and entertainment, with a responsible and
respectful clientele. We see this daily, dealing with Ashland's new citizens who have just
moved to the area. Unfortunately, we have few options other than the theater and the park to
offer. We believe the Cultural Center will provide a fresh and exciting venue for working
p~ople and families to gather, and will attract more families and young adults' to our City.
Second, the, restaurant promises to provide families with a place to get wholesome (yet
tasty!) food grov.vn in a sustainable manner. As you know, most of the restaurants in Ashland
are quite pricey and do not provide sustainable options. There are only a couple that are truly
family friendly, in budget and ahnosphere. The Cultural Center would add to our small list,
and enhanc€7the dining options for the local community.
Third, we believe the ~ommunity workshops and forums will serve the intelligent and
unique Ashland citizenry by bringing in world class speakers and artists. Again, a big
segment of Ashland's population has a desperate thirst for this type of enrichment, and finds it
far too scarce among current venues.
Finally, we note that ail of the above promises to be done.in a sustainable manner, in a
way that serves the e(:1Ith. This is truly a btlSiness that we can feel good abOtlt.
Our support extends to the use of our parking spaces for after hours events. As you
may know, Crane Property Management is open only until5pm, and is closed on weekends.
This leaves our 12 parking, spaces available for use after "'banking hours". We have offered
these spots to the Cultural Center. We have no doubt their patrons will be respectful and use
the spaces in a considerate manner.
Thank you for your time and consideration.. Again, we hope you will consider this
proposal an attribute to Oltr community - we certainly do and offer it our wholehearted
support.
Sincerely,
Jennifer and Tony Crane
Crane Property Management
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Neil Clooney
241 Hargadine' St
Ashland
OR 97520
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To the Asll1al1d City Plallmllg Dept
Re. Conditiol1al Use Pel111it for TIle Aslllal1d Cultural Cel1ter.
Dear Plamul1g Dept,
I an1 wtitil1g ill support of tIle Asl1land Cultural Cel1ter proposed for 31 0 Oak St #4 in
Ashlal1d.
I llave been an Ashlmld residellt for 5 years alld all active Inember of tIle Asl11alld
busilles8 conUl1unity. I aln ill full suppoli of tile proposed business plan of tIle Asll1and
COllllllUlUty Cellter, eSlJecially the request for a COl1ditiollal use perI11it for a late l1ight
perfolmillg a1is center.
Having operated a year over year successful food service establishnlel1t ill this town we
11ave a good idea of w11at tllis tOWl1 needs and 1001(8 for in a busil1ess for it to be able to
acl1ieve success. I-Iavil1g known the people involved ill this project for several years I
llave 110 doubt tIlat tllat tl1ey will be able to tuIll this space into an infornlative al1d
produ.ctive part of AslllaIld's culture.
The creative arts are wllat l11ake our town so special wllile IJfOvidillg attractioll to tourists
frOl11 across the USA alld tIle world. The intel1tioll of the Ashl811d COI1U11Ul1ity Cel1tel~ is
to offer an eclectic selectiol1 of cOlnnlllruty evel1ts, fron1 ffillSic al1d tlleater to worl(sllops
al1d forums, wit11 all elnphasis on sustainable livi11g. It is a llnique al1d nluch needed
cOl1cept for our city"
I urge you to please approve the planning request by tIle AshIa11d Cultural Center.
Yours sillcerely,
Neil Clooney
Managing Partner
Dragonfly Restaurant.
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Heart Circle Network
P.o. Box 3309
Ashland, OR. 97520
Re. Conditional Use Permit for The Ashland Cultural Center.
Dear Planning D~pt,
We are writing in support of the Ashland Cultural Center proposed for
310 Oak St #4 in Ashland.
We train individuals and nonprofit organizations in communication
processes that enhance personal and community development. Over a
thousand people in the Ashland area have received our circle training
during the last four years.
We strongly support the magnificent vision that the Ashland Cultural
Center has for their Oak St. location. We see it as becoming the very
'heart' of our community here in Ashland. With it's unique blend of
restaurant, meeting space, music and theater hall it will attract and
bring together so many different service organizations, such as our
selves, as well the thousands of people we serve. We have been
waiting for this kind of gathering space to open in Ashland for many
years.
We also se~ it as a t:najor contributor to our mayor's vision of eco-
tourism. There couldn't be a better way to show people just how
creative and sustainable a community can be than through the
manifested vision of the Ashland Cultural Center.
We urge you to approve all aspects of their plan but especially their
request for a conditional use permit for a late night performing arts
center.
Please let us know if you need further information from us. We are
excited this space is opening!
Si ncerely,
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Re: Support for Ashland Cultural Center at Old Inner Child Cafe space
Dear City Council:
The purpose of this letter is to express our support for the proposed Ashland Cultural Center,
Chris Iverson and Samantha Perry, owners, at the old Inner Child Cafe Space. As a manager of a
local bank, I would like you to consider the proposal of this company and the positive addition to
our cowron.pity. I hope you will consider approving the pef111its that have been submitted to
establish this new business in Ashland.
I have had the privilege of meeting with the owners about the plans and location of the proposed
Cultural Center. According to the owners, it would appear that this business would enhance our
community and be a good addition to the Railroad District.
It is nice to have affordable choices for entertainment in Ashland, especially additional family
options. From the description given to Ine by Chris and Samantha, it would seem that they will
be able to provide venues for a wide range of our Ashland Community.
The description of the restaurant is interesting and well fit to our Ashland Community which
prolnotes a sustainable lifestyle. The promise of more affordable dining options is also very
attractive, not only for families, but for those of us working in the community with litnited
personal time.
Additional community workshops and foruIns is an exciting possibility and I believe would be
well accepted and anticipated by our Ashland Community.
The owners have conveyed to us that all of the above promises are to be done in a sustainable
manner. Given this commitment by the owners, it should be a business that we could be
supportive in accepting into our community.
As you know, Umpqua Bank is open Monday - Friday from 9-6 and our drive up on Saturday's
from 10-2. Our 12 parking spaces are commonly used by the local business customers, like the
Ashland COOP, after bank hours. I would anticipate that this would be the case with the Ashland
Cultural Center patrons.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Again, we hope you will consider this proposal .
Sincerely
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Vice President/Manager
To the Ashland City Planning Dept
Re~ Conditional Use Permit for The Ashland Cultural Center~
Dear Planning Dept,
I am writing in support of the Ashland Cultural Center proposed for 310 Oak St #4 in AsWand.
I have been an Ashland resident for 15 years and an active member of the Ashland business community. I
am in full support of the proposed business plan of the AsWand Community Center, especially the request
for a conditional use permit for a late night performing arts center.
I live on Oak Street directly across from the proposed Ashland Cultural Center. My address is 281 Oak
Street. As a to-year resident of the immediate neighborhood I would welcome the new energy and culture
that is needed in Ashland. Late night noise has never before been a concern for myself and my family.
The benefits of the planned center would absolutely be greater than any concerns of noise, parking, etc. I
have seen this neighborhood go through many changes and believe this neighborhood could use the
economic boost of the new center as it would draw in more people and help sustain the other small
businesses in the area.
The creative arts are what makes our town so special while providing attraction to tourists from across the
USA and the world. The intention of the Ashland Conununity Center is to offer an eclectic selection of
community events, from music and theater to workshops and fonuns, with an emphasis on sustainable
living.. It is a unique and much needed concept for our city..
I urge you to please approve the planning request by the Ashland Cultural Center.
Yours sincerely,
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To the Ashland City Planning Dept
Re. Conditional Use Permit for The Ashland Cultural Center.
Dear Planning Dept,
I am writing in support of the Ashland Cultural Center proposed for 310 Oak St
#4 in Ashland.
I am an established guitarist/songwriter/producer and performer who has toured
and/or recorded, with internationally acclaimed artists such as Ray Charles,
James Taylor, Crosby, Stills and Nash, early Simon, and dozens of others.
I have performed with such artists in many countries, played Carnegie Hallf and
dozens of major TV shows.
I chose to move to the area because of the beauty here but also because of the
artistic environment.
The need for art in our culture has been frighteningly undermined, As we all
know, Ashland is an artistic community that needs places where all kinds of
artists can performJ inspire and contrubute to the community and to the world.
The intention of the Ashland Community Center is to offer such an eclectic
selection of community events, from music and 'theater to workshops and forums,
with an emphasis on sustainable living~ It is a unique and much needed concept
for our city.
I am writing to you because I am in full support. of the proposed business plan of
the Ashland Community Center, especially the request for a conditional use
permit for a late night performing arts center.
I urge you to please approve the planning request by the Ashland Cultural
Center.
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any additional assistance to making
this most important issue come to pass.
Yours sincerely,
Yours sincerelYJ
Jeff Pevar
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165 Lithia ay, Ashland, OR 97520
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Will Wilkinson,
Director
Hidden Springs Community Fitness Center
165 Lithia Way, Ashland, OR 97520
January 4,2010
I'm writing to support Chris Iverson's community event cafe project at the former Inner
Child cafe site here in AsWand. Particularly, I'm hopeful they will be permitted to operate
somewhat later into the evening. This would provide an alternative for those of us
looking for a healthier entertainment venue after, say, dining out.
At Hidden Springs our practitioners often dialogue with their patients about life style
issues, as they affect health. For sure it helps to party healthy. I think what Chris has in
mind is great and am happy to throw my support behind the venture. My guess is that the
venue will quickly become popular and provide a much needed social alternative in the
AsWand community.
In Support
Will Wilkinson
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To whom it may concern, I alll in full support of the creation of tIle
community cellter that Chris Iverson and his tealn are comlniting to. This is
essential for the evolution of Ashland as a Transition Town and a
community devoted to a healthy sustainable evolution. The ideals that will
be foundatiollal to tllis cellter embrace the heart and soul of AsllIand as well
as the progressive spirit of Ashland! I hope that you will give them as luuch
support as they require to accomplish their goals. As a 30 year IOllg business
owner ill Ashland, my heart and soul are tied to the evolution of the culture
of Ashlal1d. If there is allY thing I can do to advance this COlnmUllity Center,
I am on board!
Thanks for your support, Asha Deliverallce
Asha Deliverance
President/Founder
www.pacificdomes.com
January 6, 2010
Dear Ashland Planning Department,
I am writing to let you know that I am very much in s~pport of the proposed Ashland
Cultural Center to be located at 310 Oak St. I am a business owner here in Ashland, I am
co-o\:vner of the Ashland Hostel at 150 N. Main St., and I think the cultural center would
be a great addition to our town, I have wanted something like this ever since I moved
here seven years ago, The location seems ideal, lots of parking and minimal residel1tial. I
am especially interested in a conditional use permit for late lught events.
I am a big YES!!!!!!
Steve Shekel!
Co - Owner
Ashland Hostel
150 North Main Street
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-9217
To the Ashland City Plannjng Dept
Ra. Conditional Use Permit for The Ashland Cultural Center
January 3, 2010
Dear Planning Dept,
1 am writing to voice my support support the Ashland Cultural Center proposed
for 310 Oak St #4 in Ashland.
I have been an Ashland resident for 8 years and have been continually
delighted at the array of social, culturat spiritual, intellectual (and edible)
offerings that Ashland provides. One of the most notable things about Ashland is
the consciousness of the community members here and the commitment to
healthy living. This is one of the main reasons I support the Ashland Cultural
Center because it is a social destination spot that is alignment with the
community. It will be a place where people of all generations will be able to
gather to nourish their minds as well as their bodies..
As the Executive Director of Earthdance International, a synchronized global
festival for peace, I have witnessed first hand the impact of gathering with
intention which is why I support the Ashland Community Center - especially the
request for a conditional use permit for a late night performing arts center.
I urge you to please approve the planning request by the Ashland Cultural
Center.
In Peace,
Abigail Lewis
Executive Director
EARTH DANCE
541-488-5473
www.earthdance.org
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phone: 541-488-5473 fax: 541-488-5474
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281 Oak Street .
Ashland, Oregon USA 97520
Phone/Fax: (541) 482.2961
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To the Ashland City Planning Dept
Re. Conditional Use Permit for The Ashlatld Cultural Center.
Dear Pfanlling Dept1
I have been an Ashland resident for 27 years and an active member of the Ashland
business community, and I am writing in support of the Ashland Cultural Center
proposed for 310 OakSt #4 in Ashland.
There is a real need for a versatile community center in downtown Ashland, and the
Ashland Community Center will fill the niche perfectly. .
An eclectic community space with an emphasis on sustainable living is a unique and
much needed concept for our city. We need a place where community members can
attend special events, workshops and forums, and late night music and theater
performances.
The community of Ashland values the creative arts, and this orientation is at the heart of
our collective identity. The Ashland Community Center will be warmly received as an
asset to our community, and I fully support the proposed business plan of the ACe.
I urge you to please approve the planning request by the Ashland Cultural Center.
Yours sincerely,
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Dome. Guys
Managing Member
281 Oak St., Ashland, OR 97520
Tel.: 541-482-2961
Mobile: 541-282-3048
Elllail: matt@domeguys~com
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To the Ashland City Planning Dept
. Re. Conditional Use Permit for The Ashland Cultural Center.
Dear Planning Dept,
I am writing in support of the Ashland Cultural Center proposed for 310 Oak 8t #4 in
Ashland.
I have been an AsWand resident for three years and an active member of the Ashland
business community. I am in full support of the proposed business plan of the Ashlan.d
Community Center, especially the request for a conditional use permit for a late night
performing arts center.
The creative arts is what makes our town so special while providing attraction to tourists
from across the USA and the world. The intention of the Ashland Community Center is
to offer an eclectic selection of community events, from ' music and theater to workshops
and forums, with an emphasis on sustainable living. It is a tUlique and much needed
concept for our city.
I urge you to please approve the planning request by the Ashland Cultural Center.
Yours sincerely,
Scott Blum & Madisyn Taylor
Co-Founders
DailyOM
237 B Street Ashland Oregon 97520 "Telephone: 541 4880508 Fax: 503 213 6525
To the Ashland City Planning Dept
Re: Conditional Use Permit for the Ashland Cultural Center.
Dear Planning Dept,
I am writing in support of the Ashland Cultural Center proposed for 310 Oak
St #4 in Ashland. I have read their proposed business plan, and it appears
sound and reasonable, especially the request for a conditional use permit
for a late night performing arts center.
The intention of the Ashland Community Center is to offer an eclectic
selection of community events, from music and theater to workshops and
forums, with an emphasis on sustainable living. It is a unique and much
needed concept for our city, and is exactly the type of sustainable
business-generator supported by the Mayor and so many citizens of Ashland.
I have been an Ashland resident for over 20 years, and have long lamented
the lack of such a consistent venue in this town. Itve also worked with
some members of this group, and trust they have all the necessary skills and
resources to salvage that storefront into an innovative hub that will serve
to help economically revitalize that section of Ashland's downtown,
I urge you to please approve the planning request by the Ashland Cultural
Center,
Yours sincerely,
Scott McGuire
January 2nd, 2010
To the Ashland City Planning Department
Re. Conditional Use Permit for The Ashland Cultural Center.
Dear Planning Dept,
I am writing in support of the Ashland Cultural Center proposed for 310 Oak St #4
in AsWand.
Chris Iverson's proposed organic vegetarian/vegan/raw food restaurant and
performing arts center in Ashland is an excellent idea. It will be of value to a wide
range of folks with different interests, who will put on fun and educational
community events, including workshops, music and art, family events, community
forums, and film nights. Having a central place where people can come together to
eat healthy food, have fun, and learn from each other is always needed. Of course,
the center will also draw more tOllrists from out of town and from the local region.
It is my understal1ding that the restaurant will sometimes need to be open past
normal restaurant hours, and I urge the Ashland City Planning Department to grant
the needed late night,permit. The location is deep inside a large building and has a
large parking lot, so any traffic or sounds generated should not cause any
complaint from nearby residents. After all, the the large hall on the corner of B
Street and Oak St. has many events much larger than any proposed by Chris
Iverson's new restaurant.
I have been a chiropractor for over 25 years, and have my office in Talent. I know
Chris Iverson personally and find him to be a person of the l1ighest int~grity and
sincerity. I am very excited about his new cultural arts center and feel certain it
will bring me into Ashland on a regular basis to attend events and have a great
meal.
Very truly yours,
Tom CInnie, D.C.
58 Talent Ave., Talent, OR 97540
541-535-3369
To the City of Ashland,
1/2/2012
My name is D'vorah Swarzman and I am a homeowner, Business owner and teacher here
in Ashland. I have lived here for nine years and love so many aspects of this town.
Being a 39 year old single woman, I am always seeking socially responsible, interactive
events that are not fueled by a bar scene or a party crowd. We are in such critical times
in the world and there are so many visionaries creating real solutions. It is an amazing
time to be alive.
The project that Chris Iverson and his partner Samantha Sperry are proposing fills a much
needed niche here in Ashland. They are planning to host community events tbat
represent a wider spectrum than the middle age, middle / upper-class shakespeare crowd.
It is wonderful that AsWand has created a refuge for retired folk, but without our
proactive younger generations, the bridge to a new future would not be possible.
Please support the Ashland Community Center and the need for a conditional use permit
for a safe, in town, late night venue to host our creative endeavors and dreams.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
D'vorah Swarzman
167 Garfield St.
Ashland, Oregon USA
541.488.4006
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To the Ashland City Planning Dept
Re. Conditional Use Permit for The Ashland Cultural Center.
Dear Planning Dept,
I am writing in support of the Ashland Cultural Center proposed for 310 Oak St #4 in
Ashland.
I have been an Ashland resident for 6 years and an active member of the Ashland'
, business community, I am in full support of the proposed business plan of the
Ashland Community Center, especially the request for a conditional use permit for a
late night performing arts center__
Ashland is a hub for creativity, filled with very talented musicians, artists, dancers,
event & workshop facilitators, public speakers, life style coaches & instructors,
authors & community groups, many of these people now working in the growing
conscious & sustainable fields and all who bring many talents into our Ashland
Community_
As with the Shakespeare Festival, our town also has the potential to become known
for this developing sustainable & LOHAS market and bring. many people into the town
for the specific purpose of accessing these local offerings. The intention of the
Ashland Community Center is to offer an eclectic selection of community events,
from music and theater to workshops and forums, with an emphasis on sustainable
living. It is a unique and much needed concept for our city, its people and its growth,
especially in the current economic climate.
I fully believe Ashland has the potential to be a pioneer and example to the world for
the creative arts & the new areas of sustainabJe & conscious living and believe the
new Ashland Community Center will assist in this creation,_
I sincerely request that you approve the planning request by, the Ashland Cultural
Center.
In Gratitude,
Nikita
Nikita Gearing
www.nikitagearing.com
U n i q u eCe It i (J ewe I ry. (0 III
1257 SISKIYOU BLVD., #48 - ASHLAND, OREGON 97520
TEL 541-291-9758 CELL 541-840-4067
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To whom it may concern,
We would like to go on record in support of the Ashland Cultural Center proposed for
31 0 Oak St. #4, in Ashland.
We believe they have applied for a conditional use permit for late night events. There are
many reasons why we feel this would be positive for Ashland, a few are listed here.
1 ) There are not many venues where those under 21 can go for music and other local
cultural events. This venue would provide a healthy, positively oriented atmosphere
for our local young people looking to interact with others in meaningful ways.
2) There are not many choices for those over 21 where we can go for entertainment and
edification that are supportive of healthy lifestyles.
3) In an active town such as ours, there can never be too many venues available for
community events such as music events, weddings, family gatherings, fund raisers,
etc.
4) In this (or any) economy it is helpful if the business owner has the flexibility to offer a
wide variety of services to the community as their business evolves. This makes for a
stronger local economy and helps all of us tile live here.
Please approve the planning request before you. We the proposed Ashland Cultural
Center will be a positive addition to our town.
Sincerely,
~
Bram Larrick & Gaelyn Larrick
Alex King-Harris
RARA AVIS MUSIC
468 Beach St.
Ashland, OR 97520
To the Ashland City Planning Dept
Re. Conditional Use Permit for The Ashland Cultural Center.
Dear Planning Dept,
I am writing in support of the- Ashland Cultural Center proposed for 310 Oak St #4 in Ashland'.
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I have been an Ashland resident for 2 years and an active member of the Ashland business community.
I am in full support of the proposed business plan of ilia. Ashland Cortununity Center, especially the
request for a conditional use pernUt for a late night performing arts center.
The creative arts is what makes our town so special while providing attraction to tourists from across
the USA and the world. The intention of the Ashland Community Center is to offer an eclectic
selection of community events, from music and theater to workshops and forums, with an emphasis on
sustainable living. It is a unique and much needed concept for our city.
I urge you to please approve the planning requeSt by the Ashland Cultural Center.
Yours sincerely,
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Attn: Ashland Citl] PIaullil18 Dept
Re: Conditional Use P erulit for The Ashland CuIt"llral Center.
Dear Planllin8 Dept,
I am writil18 to express lUl] famill] alld my enth"llSiastic sllpport of tl~e
AsI,}alld C1.1ltllral Center proposed lor 310 Oak St #4 in Ashland
Especially the reqllest for a cOllditionall.lse permit for a late Iliaht perfornlin8
arts cellter.
I l1.dve lived ill Ashland for 41Jears and all active member of the comnlUl1it-g.
011e of the thill8s that makes tl1.is place so special is tl1.e cl.lltl.llal richness
of this slnall bl.lt artisticalIl] ricl1. cit-y.
We have been needil18 a Velll.le like this to support our arowil18 artistic and cl.l1 tural
endeavors for some time 110W. We are luck1.J to have tl1.e creative aenins of the venue's
visionaries livina and Wdlltina to co--create in Olll l.lniqlle cit-g.
The illtentioll of the Asltiand CommllnitlJ Center is to offer all eclectic selection of
cOlnmUllitl] events, from mllsic dlld theater to workshops dlld forums, with all
emphasis on sustainable living. It is an illl.l1ninatillg and much needed concept for
Ol.lt art Iovine COlnml.lnity.
Thank 'You in advance for readina nllJ feedback and for alllJol.l do for this
beautif"lJ town we call hOlne.
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From: Crystal Arnold (crystalconsults@grnaiI.com)
To: Chris Iverson
Date: Tue, December 29, 2009 9:51:39 PM
Subject: Re: Asking a favor from you
To: Ashland City Planning Dept
Re: Conditional Use Permit for The Ashland Cultural Center.
Dear Planning Dept,
I am writing in support of the Ashland Cultural Center proposed for 310 Oak St #4 in Ashland.
I have been an Ashland resident for 4 years and an active member of the Ashland COinmunity. I am in full
support of the proposed business plan of the Ashland Community Center, especially the request for a
conditional use pennit for a late night petforming arts center.
This center will be an incredible asset to our town. I can attest to Chris Iverson's ability to initiate and
maintain large-scale projects such as this with great integrity. He is an accomplished entrepreneur with great
care for the larger community. The creative arts is what makes our town so special while providing
attraction to tourists from across the USA and the world. The intention of the Ashland Community Center is
to offer an eclectic selection of community events, from music and theater to worl(shops and forums, with
an emphasis on sustainable living. It is a unique and much needed concept for our city. It could be a key
element ill fulfilling Mayor Stromberg's vision for a sustainability hub here that will illcrease tourism as well
as our own quality of life.
I urge you to please approve the planning request by the Ashland Cultural Center.
Yours sincerely,
Crystal Arnold
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January 2, 2010
Steve Sirianni
Walls of Time Builders, LlC
558 Holly St.
Ashland OR 97520
To: Ashland City Planning Department
Re: Conditional Use Permit for the Ashland Cultural Center
Dear Planning Department,
I am writing this letter in support of the Ashland Cultural Center proposed for
310 Oak St. #4 in Ashland.
I have lived and done business in Ashland for 11 years. My wife Lynda and I
have two daughters - Pyper 12 years old and Romy 7 years old. They both
attend the Siskiyou School on Clay St.
I am very excited about the prospect of the Ashland Cultural Center because of
the dynamics it could weave into our community. locally produced food and
products are essential for the foundation and the health of our town.
Attracting jObs for the budding youth while providing a space that the nuclear
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community can interact is crucial for developing our story for who we are.
The Ashland Cultural Center is and projects like it are fundamental forthe
conscious growth of our tow~. I urge you to accept their plan and their request
for a conditional use permit for the late night performing arts center.
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To the Ashland City Planning Dept
Re. Conditional Use Permit for The Ashland Cultural Center. .
Dear Planning Dept,
I am writing in support of the Ashland Cultural Center proposed for 310 Oak St
#4 in Ashland.
I have been an Ashland resident for 6 years and an active member of the
Ashland business community. I am in full support of the proposed business plan
of the Ashland Community Center, especially the request for a conditional use
permit for a late night performing arts center.
The creative arts is what makes our town so special while providing attraction to
tourists from across the USA and the world. The intention of the Ashland
Community Center is to offer an eclectic selection of community events, from
music and theater to workshops and forums, with an emphasis on sustainable
living. It is a unique and much needed concept for our city.
I urge you to please approve the planning request by the Ashland Cultural
Center.
Yours sincerely,
Cornflower
Vocalist I Beatboxer lOne-Man Band
http://wwwllcornflowermusic.com
Shalnbhala CODlllllmities
Shambhala Nature Preserve
P.o. Box 261, Ashland, Oregon 97520-0009
TeL (541) 535-2118
Fax. (541) 535-2618
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
To: Ashland City Planning Dept
Re: Conditional Use Permit for The Ashland Cultural Center
Dear Pla1U1ing Dept,
I am writing in support of the Ashland Cultural Center proposed for 310 Oak St #4 in Ashland.
I have been an Ashland resident for 3-years and an active member of the Ashland business
community. I am in full support of the proposed business plan of the Ashland Community
Center, especially the request for a conditional use permit for a late night performing arts center.
The creative arts are what malce our town so special while providing attraction to tourists from
across the USA and the world. The intention of the Ashland Community Center is to offer an
eclectic selection of community events, from music and theater to workshops and forums, with
an emphasis on sustainable living. It is a unique and much needed concept for our city.
I urge you to please approve the planning request by the Ashland Cultural Center.
Very truly yours,
RAP /mmr
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51 Winburn Way, Ashland OR 97520
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· Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis,
· Applications will not be accepted without a complete application form signed by the applicant(s} AND property
owner(s). all required materials and full payment.
· All applications received are reviewed for completeness by staff within 30 days from application date in accordance
with ORS 227.178.
· The first fifteen COMPLETE applications submitted are processed at the next available Planning Commission
meeting. (Planning Commission meetings include the Hearings Board, which meets at 1 :30 pm, or the full Planning Commission, which
meets at 7:00 pm on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the City Council Chambers at 1175 East Main St).
· A notice of the project request will be sent to neighboring properties for their comments or concerns,
· If applicable, the application will also be reviewed by the Tree and/or Historic Commissions.
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Owner's Name: THOMPSON BRENT ET AL
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DESCRIPTION: CUP for new restaurant and performing arts venue
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
20 East Main St.
Ashland, OR 97520
www.ashland.Of.US
Tel: 541-488-5305
Fax: 541-488-5311
rTY: 800-735-2900
Ins pecti 0 n Req u est Li n e: 541-552 - 2080
CITY OF
ASHLAND