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Home My WebLink About1986-0701 Regular Meeting ~ ImpoJct<mt: Any cM;{.zen a.ttend.Ui.g CouncM: mea.<.ng~ ma.y ~pe.a.k an a.ny -{.tern an J;::Jie.,::>-q.", wuu,~ .u i6 .the Mbjed 06a pu.bUc. he.a.M.ng wfU.c.h ha.6 been clou,d. 16 you. ~ ~pe.a.k, '^,ple.a.J>e we and a.6-tVt you. ha.ve been lLec.ogn-i.zed by .the Cha.br., g-<.ve yaWL name and 1---a.dWLe.6~. The: Cha.Vt w.i1..e. .then a.Uow you. .to ~pe.a.k a.ltd ah,o -<.n601Ul1 you. M .to .the amowu: 06 time a.Uo.t.ted .to you.. The time gnanted w.i1..e. be dependent .to ~ome exten.t an .the na:tuJLe 06 .the .{,.tern u.ndVt cU.6c.u.M.<.on, .the lwmoVt oc people who Luv..h .to be hea/r.d, a.nd .the leng.th 06 .th.e agenda.. ~. AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL July 1, 1986 10 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 7:30 PoM./ Council Chambers II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of June 17, 1986 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 10 Continuation of public hearing on the proposed paving of "A" Street from 6th to 7th Street by the Local Improvement District process. V. COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS & REMONSTRANCES: 1. Request by Dr. John Wehinger to address Council with status report on Raptor Museum/Federal Forensic Lab, and request by staff to apply for infrastructure grant. /" VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Application by Allen G. Drescher for special assessment of historic property at 250 E. Main Street. 2. Application by Albert Teitelbaum 'for special assessment of historic property at 264 E. Main Street~ VII. NVN & MISCELLANEOUS'BUSINESS: 1. Liquor license for Bard's Inn, l32N. Main Street (Transfer of ownershiP)~-' included on the agenda) ~ VIIL PUBLIC FORUM: (Business frpm the audience not IX. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1. First reading of an ordinance increasing the membership on the Traffic Safety Commission from 5 to 7 members. , 20 Resolution transferring appropriations within funds. ~ X. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Attachments: \ \ . V Xlo ADJOURNMENT " , ~ -;';,..'-'r ._:;~r I 10 20 30 Minutes of Boards, Commissions & Committees Monthly Financial .Commentary - May 31, 1986 City'Attorney's Monthly Report r, , , ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING "An St. Improvements BPA OFFICIALS STATE HISTORIC PRES, DESIGNA- TION - 386 "B" Street MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL June 17, 1986 Mayor Medaris led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meet- ing to order at 7:35 P.M. in the Council Chambers on the above date. Reid, Bennett, Acklin and Arnold were present. Elerath and Laws were absent. The Mayor introduced Mr. Bill Estes, Vice-Mayor of Camarillo, California who was visiting Ashland in the Elderhostel Program. Bennett moved to approve minutes of the June 3, 1986; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. The City Administrator reviewed the proposal for improvements of "A" Street and noted that the Southern Pacific Transportation Company owns 59.46% of the frontage and the City has not had any indication of interest in the improvements proposed. Almquist said that the improvements could be done if there is not a '2/3 remonstrance. Almquist said that the work would be done next summer (1987) ,_ Sandra Wells spoke for her mother, Mrs. "Alice Briery of 784 "A" Street saying she is opposed to the project for economic reasons. Allen Sandler said he intends to pick up Mrs. Briery's share of the cost of improvement, Jim Reel of Southern Pacific Transportation Company remonstrated against the proposal and noted his Company had not been notified, The City Attorney recommended that the public hearing be con- tinued so that necessary documents could be drawn up showing Sandler's offer to pay Briery's share of improvements, Reid so moved; Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote.. Mayor Medaris introduced George Guinett and Ladd Sutton of Bonneville Power Administration.who were visiting and who offered to field any questions Council might have, The City Administrator reported on the property tax freeze impact resulting from Historical properties designated by the State Historic Preservation Office saying that the loss averages about $10,000 per year, Almquist noted fihat the loss of tax revenue impacts other property owners and/r~commended that the matter be referred 'to the Historic Commission, Acklin noted she had read the report and shares the concerns of the Historic Commission. and recommended further study to consider a criteria. Acklin said the application of the designation for 386 "B" Street should be recommended at this time and so moved; Reid seconded the mot- ion and said that the Enders Building application illustrates the need for the historic architecture to be retained and in this instance it has lost it's historic value because of added facades etc, Reid recommended that monies in property taxes which are forgiven by the designation should be used to retore the integrity of the home/building and there should be an agree- ment to that affect by the Historic Preservation office. Reid noted that Kramer's letter appeared to have been written as a member of the Historic Commission rather than the body.. On voice vote the motion passed unani~ously on application v 6/17/86 P.l I Re ular Meeting .. . BRITT FESTIVAL BANNER REQUEST ALLEY VACATION REQUEST Eo OF HIGH STo AT SUSAN LNo HISTORIC COMMISSION REPORT (7th Street Vacation) PREEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT CROSS-TRAINING HISTORIC COMMISSION REPORT RE TAX FREEZE Ashland City Council 6/17/86P. 2 The City Administrator read a letter from David Shaw of Britt Festival requesting waiver of banner policy calling for events being publicized by banner be localo Council discussed the request and agreed that the impact of the Britt Festival is not only in Jacksonville but the entire Valley and should be supportec since many of its patrons also attend OSFA and spend time in Ashland. Bennett moved to approve request; Reid seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. A letter from Sandra Shea, 342 High Street, was read requesting vacation of an unimproved alley East of High Street at Susan Lane because the alley used by children walking to Briscoe School etco creates a danger to them by vehicular tvaffic using the alley as a short-cut to No Main Streeto Shea suggested closing the alley rather than vacating it and said she could not afford the $250 vacation fee and the proposal is not for her own benefit. The City Attorney said that the alley would have to be vacated and if the City acts on its own motion, the property owners abut- ting the alley would have to be agreeable. Alsing wondered if the alley could be closed and the right-of-way reserved for future street planso Arnold said the vacation proceeding should be implemented with notification to abutting property ownerso Acklin suggested owners be contacted by mail to see if they are interested in the proposal. Mayor Medaris and Council agreed to postpone until Staff receives input from neighborhoodo A memo was read from the Historic Commission relative to street vacation (portion of 7th Sto) in the Railroad District and sug- gesting that a policy should be implemented which would create a narrow right-of-way to a uniform width to be no less than 47 feet. Also recommended was that vacation should be addressed on a street by street basis rather than by 'individual parcelo No action necessaryo Council will wait for policy before proceeding on such requestso Acklin moved to instruct staff to remove preemployment agree- ments signed by Fire/~~~sbHh~~efrom the fileo Bennett seconded the motion. which passed 'unanimously on voice voteo A letter from George Kramer, Chairman of the Historic Commiss- ion was read relative to possible implications to the City because of requests for tax freezes on properties designated by the State Historic Preservation Office as eligible for the special assessment statuso Almquist noted that SHPO had been asked to hold the Enders Building application at 250-300 E. Main ooooooo.continued 6/17/86 Po 2 , . 'gular Meeting , I I , , HISTORIC COMMISSION REPORT - TAX FREEZE continued HEALTH CARE NEEDS REPORT GOLF COURSE EXPANSION LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS Ashland City'Council 6/17/86 P. 3 and /Almquist noted that the Historic Commission had not recommended the Enders Building. Reid said she took exception to Kramer's letter saying that those people who come to Ashland to see Shakes- pearean plays are also interested in the environment and historic flavor of Ashland and that this preservation should be encouraged. Reid moved to place Enders Building application on agenda; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Reid moved to approve Enders building for tax benefit in the hope that monies would be used to restore the building. The motion died for lack of a second. Arnold asked that he be excused from voting because of his association with Drescher, part OWner of the building. Mayor Medaris thanked Carolyn Johnson for her efforts as Chair and others and recommended that the Budget Committee, Health Care Committee and City Council meet in a study session and then have a public hearing. Reid recommended that a public hearing be held as soon as possible. Medaris said it would be more appropriate to have the study session first. Acklin moved to pro- ceed with study session; Bennett seconded the motion. On roll call, Bennett and Acklin voted YES. Arnold and Reid voted NO and the Mayor broke the tie by voting in favor. The motion carried. Mayor Medaris reported that negotiations are continuing for the acquisition of the Toney land for the proposed expansion of Oak Knoll Golf Course. Medaris said that Buddy Sullivan is working toward securing the necessary financing of the improvements. Acklin moved to approve application of Valley View Vineyards on recommendation of Police Department; Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. The City Administrator noted that Siskiyou Vineyards~application did. not.. appear on the agenda because of an incomplete back- ground check and Acklin moved to place on ?genda; Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Director of Public Safety Lively recommended approval contingent on accept- able conclusion of the background check. Amain moved to approve; ~nnettseconded the motion which passed unanimously on voice vote. Director of Public Safety Lively suggested changing the liquor license application procedure by having Council consider only the questionable applicatioqswhich might be taken through the appeal process and Lively' .approve the res t. The Mayor asked that all new applications also corne to Council to give the public opportunity for input. 6/17/86 P. 3 gu:Lar l'1eecl.ng , , RVCOG WQ REPORT PUBLIC FORUM ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS Nursery St. Alley Transfer of Appropriations OTHER BUSINESS Bonneville Bikeway Committee Vacancy ADJOURNMENT A.sn.lana L1~Y lJDUnCLl 0/.1.1100 1:". 'f Bennett reported on the Rogue Valley Council of Governments saying that the Water Quality Program is in jeopardy because of a lack of funding by some of the agency members and that input would be welcome on the future of the RVCOG. Council agreed that there is a definite need for the program and they would like to see it continue. The Mayor thanked Bennett for her efforts and timely reporting to Council. No comment Second reading by title only was given an ordinance ordering the improvement of an alley running Northerly from Nursery Street and Acklin moved to adopt; Arnold seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. A resolution transferring appropriations within funds was read and Bennett moved to approve; Acklin seconded the motion which passed unanimously on roll call vote. Reid asked Guinett of Bonneville Power Administration if selling electricity to California and Arizona will be a continuous policy and said she hoped BPA wouldn't get'locked into a growth pattern of that nature. Guinett said BPA has had difficulty selling surplus power and the result could have significant implications for the consumer in rate increases. Guinett said that the revenue must come in to handle the budget. Guinett said the Intertie rank policy protects Ashland by keeping it as a high priority. Reid asked Guinett about the need for the operation of the Power Planning Council and Guinett said that the agency is necessary in anticipating future needs and study of resources which need to be maintained to meet demands. Of the budget, Guinett said it is a medium budget which has not escalated all that much. Guinett discussed the possibility of the sale of Bonneville and said it is very remote that such a sale would transpire. Reid expressed appreciation for the programs offered by Bonneville on behalf of the City of Ashland. The Mayor noted that Richard Moore had resigned from the Bikeway Committee and accepted his resignation with regrets. Medaris asked that the vacancy be publicized by the newspapers and added that applications are needed for the Traffic Safety Conunission. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder L. Gordon Medaris Mayor 6/17/86 P. 4 , - -~ Pr/.~fH-' If, uFi{7n 6'0'111/7 al7d A~l7ess Centers . ~~~~ . 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Almquist, City Administrator ~~~ I denial Albert Requests for Special Assessment of Historic propert,l}e~~ (Enders Buildings) . ;II i of the City Council's G. Drescher and have received a request for reconsideration of the joint application submitted by Allen Tietelbaum. Apparently, there was some confusion surrounding the original application in that the two buildings (both of which are called the Enders Buildings) were included in one application. In addition, neither of the parties was notified of the Historic Commission meeting, and thus were unable to share their future plans for restoration with the Commission. Since talking with one of the applicants, I have made sure that in the future, applicants will be notified in advance of meetings of both the Commission and Council when their applications are to be considered. Both Messrs. Drescher and Tietelbaum do have plans for renovation which they would like to share with the Council. The Historic Commission is also scheduled to review the same material on July 2. RECOMMENDATION: If after reviewing the renovation plans by the applicants that the Council b~lievesthe request for a tax freeze is warranted, the Council may wish to condition their approval on. the endorsement by the Historic Commission which will meet tomorrow evening (July 2). ./ , DRESCHER & ARNOLD ATTORNEYS AT LAW ALLEN G. DRESCHER, P.C. G. PHILIP ARNOLD 300 E. MAIN. P.O. BOX 760 ASHLAND,OAEGON 97520 June 25, 1986 TELEPHONE (503)482-4935 Honorable L. Gordon Medaris, Mayor Ashland City Council City Hall Ashland, Oregon 97520 Re: Enders Building Dear Mayor and Council: Enclosed please find a memorandum in support of the application regarding the Enders Building that will be before you at your meeting on July 1,1986. Kay Atwood, a local historian; will represent me and Al Teitelbaum at that hearing. I will also be present to answer any questions, and I have requested that Mr. Teitelbaum have a representative available to answer questions. Mr. Teitelbaum himself cannot appear because he is in .Southern California recovering from a heart ailment. Although the enclosed memorandum is submitted by me on my behalf, many of the points raised apply equally to Mr. Teitelbaum. I have suggested that a representative for Mr. Teitelbaum review the enclosed memorandum and be prepared to furnish information necessary for you to consider his application as well as mine. Thank you for your consideration of this application and the enclosed memorandum. At the hearing Ms. Atwood will have additional materials and information for your consideration. Allen G. Drescher AGO/amy encl. Kay Atwood Al Teitelbaum , .' ~ BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND, OREGON In the Matter of The Application of The Enders Building, ALLEN and SHEILA DRESCHER and ALLEN DRESCHER, Trustee, ) ) ) ) ) ) ) MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION Applicants. 1. Statutory Authority OAR 736-50-l05(5)b defines historic property as property that has been, "recommended for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places by the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation." ORS 358.485(2) provides that the owner of historic property may apply to the State Historic Preservation office for special assessment classification, of the property as historic property. ORS 358.485(5) provides that the governing body of the local , jurisdiction in which the histo~ic property is located, "shall review the application for matters relating to public benefit and shall make recommendations regarding the classification to the state historic preservation officer." ORS 358.475 provides, "The Legislative Assembly hereby declares that it is in the best interest of the state to maintain and preserve properties of Oregon historical significance." ORS 358.605(2) and (3) provide: "(2) The Legislative Assembly finds that the , -1- Memorandum ....... , preservation and rehabilitation of historic resources are of prime importance as a prime attraction for all visitors, that they help attract new industry by being an influence in business relocation decisions, and that rehabilitation projects are labor intensive, with subsequent benefits of payroll, energy savings and are important to the revitalization of deteriorating neighborhoods and downtowns. (3) it is, therefore, the purpose of this state to identify, foster, encourage and develop the preservation, management and enhancement of structures, sites and objects of cultural significance within the state in a manner conforming with, but not limited by, the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-665, 16 U.S.C. 470)." OAR 736-50-115(4) provides, that, "The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation will review applications and may make comments to the SHPO as to particular improvements, required repairs, or other actions to be taken by owners as requirements for special assessment." ORS 358.612(5) provides that the State Historic Preservation Officer, "Shall nominate properties of historical, prehistoric architectural, archaeological and cultural significance to the Oregon state Register of Historic Properties and to the National Register of ,Historic Places.~" , ORS 358.622(1) provides that the State Advisory Committee on Historic Pres~rvation shall be ~ppointed by the governor and at least half of its" me.mbers, "sha.ll be from among persons recognized as professionals in the areas of history, \ , ;, ORS 358.622(2)(a) provides that the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, "(a) Shall review and make recommendations concerning nominations by the State Historic Preservation Officer of properties to the state and national registers of historic properties and places." II. Procedure The applicant must first submit an application to the State Historic Preservation Office to have the property designated as historic property. The State Historic Preservation Officer reviews the application and makes recommendations. A hearing is then conducted before the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation. If the property is found to be historic property, the State Historic Preservation Office nominates the property to the National Register of Historic Places. Once the property is nominated to the National Register of Historic Places, the applicant can submit an application to the State Historic Preservation Office to have the property specially assessed as historic property. The application is then reviewed by the governing body of the local jurisdiction for matters relating to the public benefit and the local governing body makes recommendations regarding the classification of the property to the State Historic Preservation Officer. The State Historic Preservation Officer then considers the application along with the recommendation of the local governing body and approves or -3- Memorandum denies the application. III. Documentation Attached are copies of: (1) The application for nomination to the National Register of Historic Placesl and (2) Notice of Review and Approval of Nomination. IV. Factual Background The Enders Building consists of three tax lots owned respectively by (1) Allen and Sheila Drescherl (2) The Drescher Children Family Trust (Allen Drescher, Trustee)l and (3) Harold Willens and the Sylvia Teitelbaum Residual Trust (AI Teitelbaum, Trustee). The Enders Buildi"ng lies between East Main Street on the northl Enders Alley on the southl Second Street on the Eastl and the Citizens Banking and Trust Co. Building on the west. For the historic significance of the Enders Building see the application attached. In brief, this is a commercial building designed by the prominent Oregon architect Frank Clark. It was the largest mercantile establishment in Oregon and California north of Sacramento and south of Eugene from the time of its completion in 1914, throughout the 1920's and into the 1930's. Public Benefit. In 1977, when the first tax lot at the corner of East Main and Second Street was purchased by the present owner~ the rear -4- Memorandum '~ half of the building had been boarded up and closed for more than a decade. The roof sagged and leaked, the floors were cracked, the walls were crumbling and deteriorated, the ceiling joists were sagging and rotten and overspanned; windows were cracked and boarded up; the doors were nailed shut; the door and window frames were rotted and ~racked~ the exterior of the building was cracked, crumbling and peeling; the original bricks were cracked and falling out; the original mortar had deteriorated and was crumbling and falling out; the rear building had been abandoned and neglected for decades. A large corrugated tin shed approximately 15' x 20' had been tacked onto the original building during the 1940's and had been abandoned. It had been used as a meat storage locker for the market that occupied the corner of the building. This tin shed was a health and safety hazard and totally incongruous with the design of the building. The roofline was deteriorating and the irregular mason caps and turrets were cracked and missing. The interior of the corner building had been "remodeled" by the telephone company in the style of a 1950's warren of "pre- fab" offices. The ceilings had been lowered by metal straps suspended four feet from the original ceiling with "soundboard" consisting of white ceiling tiles with little holes. Long fluorescent tube lighting hung from the ceilings over mini- offices with "pre-fab" interior walls. -5- Memorandum , The applicant completely restored and refurbished the interior and exterior of the abandoned portion of the building. All of the original exterior brick work was retained with the deteriorated mortar scraped out, by hand, and new mortar inserted, brick by brick. Missing and damaged bricks were replaced with similar bricks matching the original. All of the rotten wood was removed and replaced with sound wood of similar type. The roof was jacked up and new posts, beams and joists were installed to secure the roof at its original height and slope. Damaged window and door frames were replaced or restored and all broken windows and doors were replaced. The entire floor was removed and replaced at the original level. Interior walls were replaced along the original lines with a new interior partition wall constructed. All new wiring, plumbing, insulation, sheet rock and health and safety features were installed to meet current buildipg, electrical, plumbing and fire codes. Three businesses now occupy this previously abandoned structure: A record store, a beauty shop and shoe repair shop. New jobs were created by the renovation and a hazardous eyesore was turned into a safe, pleasant and useful commercial center giving employment to three business owners and numerous employees. Throughout all of the renovations, the historical integrity of the building was retained. The "modernization" committed by the phone company upon this -6- Memorandum historic property was not reversed until 1983 when the entire interior of the corner building was gutted. The ceilings were raised to the original ceiling height, and the "pre-fab" walls and ceiling tiles were removed. The exposed fluorescent tube lighting was replaced with incandescent lighting and some fixtures from the style of the construction period were installed. Unpainted Oak trim consistent with the design of the building was installed throughout. An assault on the historic nature of the building was reversed and' the historic integrity of the interior was restored. In 1981 the second tax lot was purchased. The prior owner had neglected the property for many years. The roof leaked. Ceiling tiles suspended from the original ceiling by wire straps were in two of the four commercial spaces. Rear windows were all boarded up. Floors sagged on rotten joists. The original wood floor in one commercial space was covered with linoleum installed in the 1940's or 1950's. The warehouse on Enders Alley was vacant with the windows barred and the doors nailed shut. The roof sagged and leaked. The original wood floor was rotten, split, cracked, and sagging with boards fallen through to the ground below; the exterior masonry walls were cracked and crumbling, you could look between the blocks and see through cracks up to 1/4" wide. Door and window frames were rotten and falling apart. The whole structure was unsafe and untenantable and an eyesore. -7- Memorandum . The applicant replaced the roof on the warehouse along the original roofline and restored the balance of the entire warehouse as follows: The masonry walls were completely regrouted; the cornice and roof caps were fixed or replaced with similar masonry along the original lines; the piers, posts, floor joists and floor were restored throughout; the window and door frames were completely restored; all windows and doors were replaced; interior posts and ceiling beams and joists were replaced to meet code; the entire building was insulated, sheet rocked, rewired and replumbed to meet applicable building, plumbing, electrical and fire codes. Another abandoned, hazardous eyesore in the downtown business district was completely refurbished and made tenantable and now houses a successful, new business that employs four persons and offers residents and tourists a pleasant and safe business to frequent on Enders Alley. At 270 E. Main (now "The Framery") the original floors had been covered with linoleum, the rear windows had been boarded up, the rear ceiling had been lowered, the walls were cracked, and the entire premises looked fo'relorn and neglected. The applicant removed the linoleum to expose the original wood floor which was restored and refinished; the or ig inal rear windows were exposed and restored; the false ceilin.g.in.the back was removed and the original ceiling exposed and restored and the interior walls were refurbished. -8- Memorandum . All of the restorations described above were performed and paid for by the applicant. No public funds of any kind were used in the restorations other than the paving of Enders Alley which was done as a public improvement and which is being paid for by a street assessment charged to the abutting property owners. No state or federal tax credits of any kind reimbursed the applicant for these expenditures since all of the improvements were made prior to 1986 when the property was designated as historic property. SUMMARY 1. The Enders Building is a histor ically significant commercial building in downtown Ashland. 2. The Enders Building was in a state of gross disrepair, partially abandoned and deteriorating prior to acquisition by the applicant. 3. All of the restoration and refurbishing by the applicant has not altered the original design of the building. 4. As a result of the applicant's restoration, four new businesses have moved to downtown Ashland to occupy a previously abandoned eyesore in the downtown commercial district. 5. New jobs were created. 6. A blight on the downtown was beautified. 7. The historic integrity of the building was retained and restored. Re -9- Memorandum Al en G. "'~.111-1'1 . . United States Department of the Interior H'eritage ConservaUon and RecreaUon Service National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form See Instructions In How to Complete National Register Forms Type all entrles-complete applicable sections -, .--.---.--.,.-....,.,.... :-:-..~ For HeRS _ """ : ~ received J J ~at..nto>red.~~ . ,', . j 1.. Name historic Enders Buildinq Snders Building and/or common 2. Location street & number 250-300 East Main Street _ not for publication 'city, town Ashland, _ vicinity of congressional district Fourth state Oregon code 97520 county Jackson code 3. Classification Category _ district ~ bulldlng(s) _ structure _site _ object Ownership _ public ~ private _both Public Acquisition _ In process _ being considered S~tus _ occupied _ unoccupied _ work in progress Accessible -X yes: restricted _ yes: unrestricted _no Present Use' _ agriculture ..1L commercial _ educational _ entertainment _ government _ Industrial ' _ military _ museum _park _ private residence _ religious _ scientific _ transportation \ _ other: 4. Owner of Property Drescher Children Family Trust (T.L. 510~1 Allen D. an~ Sheila Drescher name Teitelbaum, Albert. ('r.L. 4900) (T.L. 5000)' (Drescher) (Tei telbaum) street & number 300 East ~!ain Street., Ashland, OR/ 12919 Montana Ave. Apt, 303 (Los Anqeles, CA 90049) city, town _ vicinity 01 state 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry 01 deeds, etc. Jackson County Courthouse . street & number Eiqhth Street and Oakdale Avenue \ " city, town Hedford, state Oreorm 97520 6. Representation in Existing Surveys mle Ashland Landmarks List/ Frank h\r..lh\Slpt~rtf\Ue)\~termlned eleglble? _ yes _ no date 1984/ 1982 x _ federal _ state _ county Ashland plannino Office nrp0nn Hi~tnri~~l ~~ripty (1reCjnn state X _local (Ashland Lannmarks) depository lor survey records {rl "rk \ ~r'l11thprn Ashland, Jacksonville city, town .1 7. Description . . Cci..diUon _ .xcell.nt ....2L good _talr _ detertorated _ ruins _ Uftl!Xposu:l Check one _ unaltered 2. alterEd Check one --1L original site _ moved date D.ncr'''e lhlt pre.e"t and orlginalllf known) physic". appeara"c.. The Enders Building, constructed in 1910/1914, occupies the greater part of one full city block in Ashland, Oregon. The resource stands in the center of the business section of the community and is surrounded by other early 20th century commer- cial structures. . The building has characteristics of both the American Renaissance and "Chica~o" Styles. Constructed of con- crete,it has a one-stdry and a two-story section. Between 1910 and 1928 the Enders Building contained numerous small shops under Enders fami ly management, and the Columbia Hotel which functioned on the second story. The exterior retains substantial integrity; fenestration and original entries remain in place. The major alteration to the exterior has been the blocking of a small band of windows above the glass storefronts. On the interior, fire doors which led from store to store have been filled in and' ceilings have been lowered. The interior of the Columbia Hotel remains unchanged. ,., Located in Township 39, South, Range 1 Eas.t, Iv.M., Section 9, the Enders Building comprises Tax Lots 4900, 5000 and 5100 (Assessor's Plat 39-1E-9BC.l With the exception of the Citizens Bank Building which joins it on the west, the resource lines a city block. Facing in a northeasterly direction, ~he original portion of the building (1910), and the addition U914), run approximately 250 feet along the south side of East M~in Street. The structure is about 90 feet deep. First Street bounds the Citizens Bank Building on the west, and Second Street, which was deeded by H.G. Enders Sr. to the city, bounds the Enders Building on the east. The former Lithia Springs Hotel, (1925) stands at the corner of First and Eas~ Main Streets, Immediately across East Main Street the Elks Building comprises a. large part of the north side of the street. East Main Street is the earliest route through Ashland and follows the path of the Oregon- California Trail. The road was later developed as part of the Pacific Highway system. The primary entrances to the Enders Building faces this thoroughfare. At the south and rear of the resource runs Enders Alley, The Fordyce Roper House and the former Enders House are located behind the Enders Bui\ding on South Second Street. ' . 'I Characteristics of the American Renaissance Style which are '. FHR~8-300A (11/78) . . . .l.f\IITED STATES DEPARl'I-ENT OF THE INTERICR HERITAGE CONSERVATICN N:c RECREATICN SERVICE ~ t-CRS .USE CNLY . .' , . . ". '" ~;. ," .. . .- . 'A., REa:lVED"O.,~";,;:>' ". ..,. NATIONAL REGISTER OF mSTORIC PLACES INVENTOR Y -- NOMINA nON FORM ", DATE ENTERED. CONTI NUATlON SHEET ITEM NUMBER 7 PAGE 1 incorporated in the Enders Building include a flat roof, simple decorativ~ parapet, bilateral symmetry, rectangular windows, and a smooth dressed surface.. (1) Elements of "Chicago" Style archi- tecture are most clearly expressed through fenestration on the second story of the facade. "Chicago" windows are noted as having a broad fixed central light of plate glass, and narrow side lights with opening sash. The total area of glass normally exceeds that of the brick or other structural facing material, (2) Seven bays .extend across the second story facade of the main block of the Enders Building. . The 1910 portion of the structure has two stories and the add~ion has one story. A flat roof covers all parts of the building. Eleven separate entries on the ground floor lead to individual stores. The entire building is constructed of concrete, with some brick employed at the rear of the addition, The original portion of Enders Building, houses the Columbia Hotel. On the facade storefronts with recessed entrances lead to interior shop spaces. Four shops are incorporated on the ground floor of the original\ building, Large plate glass windows comprise the store fronts on the first story. Concrete pilastered columns with bases and cornices frame end windows on the second story. Casements are constructed of wood. A projecting cornice runs the length of the building at the base of the parapet, Oak doors with large bevelled plate .lights and transoms lead to:the shops. A transom composed of leaded diamond-shaped green and clear glass lights is sit- uated above the entrance to the Columbia Hotel in the center of the block, The rear elevation of the main block has one-over- one double hung windows. Old loading doors have been blocked in. A brick exterior chimney rises on this elevation. Five main entrances in the facade of the Enders Building addition lead to seven interior store spaces, (Two doctrs have been incorporated into two recessed entries). Seven 'indivi- dual shops exist in this portion of the structure. The major portion of the addition"s concrete facade is plain. Simple concrete cross-like bands provides interest on the upper level. Storefronts in the addition are similar in form to those in the main block of the building. Large plate glass windows reveal the merchandise and entry doors are oak with bevelled glass lights. Bricks are used as facing material on the rear FHR-8-300<, . <11/78) . _ LNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HERITAGE Ca-ISERVATla-I /lND RECREATla-l SERVICE F~,.tiCRS\JSE,.~Y REcEIVED ;; '. ::, /): . , . ,. ,. NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTOR Y -- NOMINA nON FORM " .- ',.', ." ,. ." DATE ENTERED. . CONTI NUATION SHEET ITEM NUMBER 7 PAGE 2 elevation of the .addition. Seven across the rear of the addition. Enders Building is plain concrete . windows on the upper portion. double-hung windows extend The south elevation of the with two small rectangular \ The interior of the original portion of the building contains one large shop which occupies the area once fi lied by Enders's store. Three smaller shops comprise the rest of the space. Ceilings have been lowered throughout and fir floors are covered 'with carpeting or linoleum. The fire doors which originally led from one shop to the next throughout the building were blocked about 1935. (3) On the interior of the Columbia Hotel a centrally located double flight, straight stair rises to the hotel lobby. Fir is employed for the floor and stairwell wall panelling. Swinging doors with glass lights are located at the landing. The interior of the hotel is basically H-shaped in plan. Twenty-two guest rooms remain of the original twenty-eight. The hotel lobby has a fir floor and plaster walls. The ceiling is distinguished by a large central skylight. (Six highlights are positioned throughout the hotel.) A wooden built-in book- shelf and cabinet separate the hallway from the main 'lobby. Old light fixtures, iron grills and radiators remain throughout the structure. Each room contains an original wash basin and mir- ror. Centrally located bathrooms serve several rooms. In the addition seven separate shops comprise the space that originally contained five businesses. ( Two additional small store spaces have been created out of a large shop.) Ceilings have been lowered in all shops. Fir floors are covered with carpet and linoleum. Primary alterations to the exterior of the building include the blocking of a band of windows which originally existed above the storefront plate windows. These windows were closed about 1955. (4) Original recessed entries remain on s.even of the nine major storefronts of the structure; two have been squared. Large plate glass windows are employed on each store- front and original oak doors with bevelled glass remain in seven of the entries. One storefront retains marble panels at the base. ~odern wood or metal replacement doors have been added in three instances. Non-historic materials have been added to portions of three storefronts. Tile, brick, and wood' are present on parts FHR-8-300A (11/78) . - IJ'lITED STATES DEPARTMENT Of 1l-E INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE FOR HeRS USE ONLY , ~. .,': .... . .;.: :.; - ...... RECEIvED ,- .'<. .:: .'. ;,,;:,: - .-':.: '- .. , "',' . DATE ENTERED. . .;. NATIONAL REGISTER OF mSTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM CONTI NUATlON SHEET ITEM NUMBER 7 PAGE 3 of separate shops. These materials were added between 1950 and 1975 and in each case havs been applied to the exterior of the concrete. Corregated metal panelling has been employed in a band across the southeDmost storefront and covers the place where small windows were formerly located. '\ In spite of the cited alterations the Enders Building effectively conveys its historic associations. It retains sig- nificant aspects of its appearance and. its form is consistent with the original plan. Individual shops remain under one roof. The Enders Building was the first concrete commercial building in Ashland and constituted a dramatic departure from the tradi- tional vernacular brick Ashland business structures. It contin- ues'to express the qualities that made it unique at the time of construction, and remains a distinctive component of Ashland's central district. \. .' I, \ . FHR-8-300A (11/78L UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR -HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE NA TIONAL REGISTER OF mSTORIC PLACES INVENTOR Y -- NOMINA TION FORM .CONTlNUiUION SHEET 7 4 ITEM NUMBER PAGE Rosalind Clark: Oregon Style: Architecture 1840 to 1950's. Portland, Oregon: Professional Book Center, Inc" pp. 125- 131. Marcus Whiffen. American-Architecture Since 1180, A Guide to the Styles, Cambridge, Mass: Massachusetts Institue of Technology, 1969, pp. 183-190. George Francis Smith, Interivew, October 1, 1985. Mr, Smith's parents operated a store for many years in the Enders Build- ing, Ibid, " \ \ , 8. ,Significance Period _ prehistoric _ 1400-1499 _ 1500-1599 _ 160(}-1699 _ 1700-1799 _1800-1899 X 19OG- 1910-1935 A.... oj Slgnlflcance-Check .nd Ju.tlfy below _ srcheology-prehlstorlc _ community planning _landscape architec1ure_ religion ~ archeology.hlstorlc _ conservation _ law ~ science _ agriculture _ economics _ literature _ sculpture -:- architecture _ education _ military _ soclalJ _ art _ engineering _ music humanitarian ~ commerce _ exploratlon/senlement _ philosophy _ theater _ communications _ Industry _ politicS/government _ transportation _ Invention _ other (specify) 1910/1914 Builder/Architect Frank Charrberla1n Clark, (arch1 tect) Specific d.te. Statement of Significance (In one paragraphl The Enders Building, constructed in 1910, was designed by Rogue Valley architect Frank C. Clark. The commercial structure has strong associations with H.G. Enders, an influential Ashland businessman. The resource is commercially significant as a vital part of Ashland's early 20th century economy. Known as the largest mercantile establish ment between Sacramento and Port- land, Enders's store drew patrons from a wide geographic area between 1910 and 1928. The Columbia Hotel, located on the second floor, opened in 1910 and is the only surviving hotel from that peilod. The Enders Building clearly represents the theme of community development in Ashland. The resource led the direc- tion of businesses out East Main Street away from the tradition- al area near the old Ashland Flour Mill. As Ashland's first concrete com~ercial building, the Enders Building has. Chicago. style characteristics which indicate an architectural departure from the usual vernacular brick structures of the day. Ashland developed in the l850~ as a small supply center for area farmers and centered around a sawmill and flour mill constructed along the banks of Ashland Creek. In 1884 the Oregon and California railroad reached Ashland, and the town's popula- tion swelled as people realized the potential for jobs and pros- perity. In ten years the number of residents rose from 842 in 1880 to 1784 in 1890. By 1910 5020 citizens were counted. (I) Between 1890 and 1910, the Ashland area experienced additional growth as extensive peach orchards came into bearing. Local residents qnd newcomers purchased land for planting and specula- tion. Prospective residents f locked to Ash land and fru i \ t ra cts and small farm developments soon spread from the town-in all directions. Ashland's economic life continued to center near the creek. The post office, a bank, and several stores com- prised the core business area. In 1907 Henry G. Enders moved to Ashland and opened a mercan- tile establishment. Mr. Enders, born November 21, 1861 in Michigan, had operated stores in Denver, Colorado, Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Boise, Idaho before relocating his family in Ash- land. Upon his arrival the local paper stated: FHR-8-30~ (11/78) . , l.NITEO STATES OEPARTI-ENT OF Tl-E INTERIOR , HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE 'fOR HCRS USE ONLY.,:,';" ' :~!;~Dl:W[cWL;!".<: ,: ....:.. '. '" .!,.. NATIONAL REGISTER OF mSTORIC PLACES INVENTOR Y -- NOMINA TI ON FORM CONTI NUATlON SHUT ITEM NUMBER 8 PAGE 1 H.G. Enders has opened his new clothing store in the McCarthy Block at the corner of Main and Granite. He has one of the largest storerooms in Southern Oregon and has it filled with a large stock of his line of goods. (2) Within three years Mr. Enders was ready to expand. The crowd- ed condtions around the flour mill encouraged him to consider building a new store farther out East Main Street. Noting Ashland's rapid growth, Mr. Enders platted the Enders Additon to Ashland -- a tract which extended from Hargadine Street to Main Street and from First to Second Streets on Apri 1 21, 1910 and deeded Second Street to the city. The Elks organiza- tion had planned to buy the top floor of the centrally located Oddfellows Building for their meeting place, but Mr. Enders sold them three of his East Main lots for $1700 on the provi- sion that they would bui ld wi thin one year. (3) '(The building remains across East Main Street from the Ender~ ~uilding.) In May, 1910, the Ashland Tiqings stated that exc~vation had begun on Henry Enders' property: H.G. Enders announces his readiness to begin work at an early date on a big business block on the east side where excavation has bee~ going on." (4) On June 23, 1910 progress had been made: H.G. Enders is right on hand with plans for a large business block on his property in the central business section... Architect Clark is now at work on the pre- liminary design which embraces a large building in two stories, 93 x 90 on the ground floor. The block \"ill be modern in every repsect... and will present a so~id frontage of many feet along the south side of Main Street. (5) Frank Chamberlain Clark began his architectural practice In Ashland in 1903. He was born in Greene, New York, December 27, 1872. After two years at the Cooper Union,'Mr. Clark served in the architectural offices of Arthur Curtis' Longyear, Oscar S. Teale and Robert Williams Gibson of New York, and in the office FHR-8-300A (1178) . . 'lMTEO, STATES DEPARTMENT Of THE INTERIOR , HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE FOR ,HCRSUSE ONLY.-:.';:.: RECE,:,',..'.f.VEo,...,..'..'. '. ~. '::,:-:,:;:!,"" . :..:..-::.,'~;.;.<..~:. ,.' DATE ENTERED, d,. ...... ~-~',! .;. .: NATIONAL REGISTER OF mSTORIC PLACES INVENTOR Y -. NOMINA TI ON FORM ", . . .,' .'. ~ CONTINUATION SHEU ITEM NUMBER B PAGE 2 of Stanford White; During this period Clark was responsible for architectural details of Madison Square Ga men. Clark came to the west coa~t in late 1896 and worked ~wo years with Frederich Roehrig. He opened his own office in 1899 and went to Ari,.,;ona to execute projects in Prescott, Tuscon and Jerome. Clark's first project in Ashland was the design for the administration building at the State Normal School. Among buildings for which Clark is noted are the Chappell-Swedenburg House, the Taverner and E.V. Carter Houses in Ashland; the Delroy Getchell House, the Medford Elks Building and Senior High School in Med- ford. the Central Point Presbyterian Church, the Holly Theater and Bear Creek Orchards Packing House in Medford, Oregon. Frank C. Clark died in Medford in 1957. (6) with the Enders and Elk's Buildings firmly established on Eas~ Main Street the Citizens Banking and Trust Company opened bids on September 5, 1910 for a new building to join Enders's on the west side. By October 6, 1910 work on the Enders Building was almost complete and the local paper again repo~ted the hews: , Enders is going ahead with moving operations. . and this week will find him settled in his mammoth new block on East Main Street, housed in ample and elab- orate quarters second to none in any town treble the size of the Granite City. (7) In December the building was opened and described as the largest structure of its kind in Southern Oregon containing 11,000 square feet of space on the ground floor: (8) There are four main entrances on the ground floor and OVl;!r 2500 feet of plate glass used on the frontage. The height of the ceiling on this floor is 16 feetl.in the clear, the first floor being one large room.\ The Enders stock proper occupies the two central sections of this space, while the remainder of the room will be utili ed as occasion requires. Ultimate intent is to convert the establishement into a department store and a port'ion is already engaged towards fur..thering this plan... The front doors are of oak with bevelled glass lights, artistic in design and very substantial. FHR-8-300A (11/78) , , , LtlITEO STATES DEPARn-ENT Of Tl-E INTERIOR . HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF mSTORIC PLACES INVENTORY-NOMINATION FORM FOR HCRs,uslO, ONLY:,"'!"', . ~ti,J~':~U~::2' '~<::-;:,~,,':'.'f;"" DATE ENTERED.' " ;.,; '"0 '.. CONTI NUATlON SHEET ITEM NUMBEI! 8 PAGE 3 The second floor is being fitted up for rooming house apartments or offices, and there are 28 rooms on this floor, besides the hallways and lobbies. The walls of the building are of concrete, and the inside finish is of fir throughout. Enders ... foots the bill for the entire improvement to the tune of approxi- mately $35,000 for the building and the lots on which the building stands... Workmen are constructing a business block that is the largest of its kind in Southern Oregon and which stands as a monument to Mr. Enders' business enterprise and public spirit. (9) Four years later, construction of a new was announced: H.G. Enders was ready to expand. The concrete addition to the original store Work has started on the Enders Building. This ~s. going to be a great addtion to the fine building~ of the town as four stores are to be erected. The dimensions will be 93' and 90 in depth. (10) Enders states that he will divide his block into four business rooms. One will be a spacious storeroom 24' by 85' the others will be 75 feet deep with frontages of 18 and 16 feet and 13 feet respectively. Mr. Enders has the idea of bui Iding on the roof and the west end where it joins his present store, a sun parlor to be used by the Columbia Hotel, which occuies the 2nd floor of his department store building. (11) This Qew building with the new stores will certai9- 1 y be quite an addi tion to the business showing of " our city. (12) Mr. Enders and his son, Henry G. Enders Jr., managed the entire business. Fire doors between each shop provided an interior walkway through the long structure. Outer doors to each shop allowed entry from Main Street. H.enry G. Enders Jr., manager of the business for twelve years, recalls that between 1914 and 1928 he and his father sold men's c)othing and furnish- ings, shoes, ladies ready-to-wear and dress goods. Also included " , FHR-8-300A 01/78) , . lNITED STATES DEPARWEN"T Of THE INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION ~ RECREATION SERVICE 'fORHCRSUSE ONLY '.' . . ',.,'".; . ~:~:t;~,::~,:(;:,;(j:;{;1:.'..::.:..'. .,. ...: '.' "" f "". NA nONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTOR Y - NOMINA nON FORM . .~ i. . ". - ~ . DATE, ENTERED. ,,' " " CONTINUATION SHUT ITEM NUMBER 8 f:AGE 4 in the building was a fifteen cents store, a music department, a restaurant and confectioners, a hardware and sporting goods store and a grocery store. Two trains a day from the north and south came into Ashland and many Californians as well as Oregonians arrived on morning trains, shopped and returned home on the late trains. These shoppers affected business in a positive way. Henry G. Enders Jr., recalls doing $500,000 worth of business one year in Ashland when the local population numbered approximately 4000. (13) In the early 1920's Henry G. Enders Sr. and his son invested several thousand dollars in the proposed Lithia Spring Hotel, (now the Mark Antony Hotel). Henry Enders Jr. served as the first board president for the hotel when construction was finally underway. When the hotel opened in 1925, Enders's store provided, at cost, all. the bedding for the rooms, including woolen' blankets from Oregon Ci ty. (14) Henry Enders Sr. served as president of the Chautaqua Park Board in 1909-1910. In addi- tion he guaranteed what the Bagley Canning Company could produce to convince the successful canning operation to move their plant from Talent to Ashland. Mr. Enders Sr. died August 30, 1927 and local businesses closed the day of his funeral. The local paper credited "the pioneer business leader of the community" with an "outstanding career in the business development of Ash- land". (15) The Enders Building passed from family ownership within two years after the death of Henry Enders Sr. Individual shop keepers took over their own areas of the store and the shops have been operated independently for almost sixty years, The Columbia Hotel has continued to function as it was originally planned. The Enders ~uilding is significant for its association with Henry G. Enders Sr. Constructed three years after his arrUval in Ashland, and center of his operations until his death Dn 1927, the Enders Building remains a highly visible representative of Mr. Enders' influence. (16) The Enders Building is significant in the area of commerce as the structure which housed Ashland's and the region's major mercantile establishment for eighteen years: At construction the resource was the largest building of its kihd in Southern Oregon and for many years was the largest mercantile establishment , FHR-8-300A (11178) . . . lNlTED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF mSTORIC PLACES INVENTOR Y -- NOMINA nON FORM RlR .~RS.USE, ONLY.., ,', REf'~~:'-"'+H:'~. ~~'" DATE, ENTERED. ~ ,:'. COI'jTl NUATlON SHEET ITEM NUMBER 8 PAGE 5 betwe~n Sacramento and Portland. (17) The resource was the first concrete commercial building in Ashland and the first of many designed by Frank Clark. (18) The Enders Building dramatically affected the development of Ashland as the first major business building to be situated on East Main Street away from the tradi- tional town center. Houses were torn down or moved to make way for it. (19) Other stores soon followed and today the heart of Ashland's business center lies along East Main Street. The Columbia Hotel, established in 1910, has functioned continuouily for 75 years and is the only existing hotel of it's period to survive. The Enders Building retains sufficient integrity of loca- tion, design, setting, materials, workmanship, and feeling to convey its historic associations. The building remains in its original locaTIon and retains its historic relationship with sur- rounding structures. Among nearby properties which were standing in 1910 and which are now on the National Register of Historic Places are Trin~ty Episcopal Church, the Fordyce Roper House, the Citizens Bank and the Baldwin Beach House.' Two other nearby buildings, constructed later than 1910, are the First Baptist Church (1911), and the Lithia Springs Hotel, (1924- 1925) . The setting of Enders Building remains intact. The East Main Street business area of: which it is a key component has commercial structures lining both sides of the street. The initial relationship which evolved as other structures j'oined the Enders Building on the block is still evident. The style, 'form, proportion, scale and ornament of the exterior of the Enders Building retain original elements and preserve the de- sign qualit~. The primary exterior alteration was the block- ing in of a small band of windows above the large sto~efront plate windows. On the interior of the building ceilin~s have been lowered,' the fire doors filled in, and the original fir floors covered with carpet or linoleum. For the most part the building materials retain integrity. The concrete facade remains primarily intact. Some non-historic materials have been added in small portions of the store fronts. The interior of the Colum- bia Hotel is completely intact, and retains' it's spacial organi- lation and detail. Although the Enders Building is now divided into separate store areas, the small individual shops, with their tOfr.\ NO tV".H.l..<" . IRe.. 10.7~1 UNITI:() ST^.' LS IlLI',\I\'I MI'.NT 01' III: IN ILK lOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NA TIONAL REGISTER OF BJ5TOEiC PLACES INVT~r ITO"~'''' -- !\JO" f';"'lA1"/nr 1 '~OTlI,1! .L:.. ~ ....Jl J l\LaJ.~ ..._ \;.L J,.'- vI COtITlI-lUAT;ON SHEET ITEM NUMBER FaR NPS USE ONLY RECEIVED DATE ENTERED 8 PAGE 6 variety of offerinss, sugqes~ the orisinal feelina of source. The primary difference is that interior ?assage stores is no longer possible. the re- between The Enders Building, at the heart of Ashland's business section, retains sufficient integrity to retain its associa- tion with Henry G. Enders Sr. as well as its commercial siani- ficance. The resource effectively represents the theme of commercial development in Ashland and remains ,a uniaue and prominent structure. \ \ \ g.:) !U I.!I~ 1:HR-S-300A (11I7S) . " UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE FOR IiCRS USE O"-lL Y ".' ."! ':', .- . RECEIVED NA TIONAL REGISTER OF IDSTORIC PLACES INVENTOR Y -- NOMINA nON FORM .. ... .. . CA rEENTERED. ",'., . CONTI NUATlON SHEET ITEM NUMBER 8 PAGE 7 1. "population of oregon Cities and Counties and Metro- politan Areas, 1850-1957," (Oregon State University: Bureau of Municipal Research and Service, Information Bulletin No. 106.) p.4 2. Ashland Tidings, August 8, 1907 3. Henry G. Enders Jr., Interview with Kay Atwood, February 21, 1974 4. Ashland Tidings, May 2, 1910 5. Ibid., June 23, 1910 6. Gail E.H. Evans, Kay Atwood, Frank C. Cla~k Survey, 1982 7~ Ashland Tidings, October 6, 1910 8. Ibid., December 12, 1910 '. 9. Ibid. 10. Ibid., May 14, 1914 11. The sun roof was compl'eted and used for several years. Henry G. Enders Jr. explains that children gained access to the roof and used it for play, eventually requiring its abandonment. (Interview with Henry G. Enders Jr. September 20, 1985.) 12. Ashland Tidings, July 16, 1914. 13. Interview with Henry G. Enders, Jr. February 21, \ 197~ 14. Interview with Henry G. Enders. Jr., September 20, 1985 15. Ashland Tidings August 31, 1925 16. The former Henry G. Enders Sr. House stands directly behind the Enders Block on South Second Street. It was moved there '1=HR-8- 300A 01/78) . UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR . fiERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE FOR.HCRS USE GlLY . . < ~ RECEIVED ... .:. '.:.~'~ :.,...> NATIONAL REGISTER OF mSTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINA TION FORM ~ , -',..;- ~ . . DA;E ENTEREd}"<:-: CONTI NUATlON SHEET ITEM NUMBER 8 PAGE 8 from East Main Street about 1920. 17. Interview with Henry G. Enders Jr., September 20, 1985. Mr. Enders recalls that the nearest big department stores during that period were Weinstock-Lubin in Sacramento, California, and Meier and Frank Co. in Portland, Oregon. 18. Gail E;H. Evans and Kay Atwood, Frank C. Clark Survey, 1982. Thirty-two extant Clark-designed commercial buildings were inventoried in the Rogue Valley. Only twenty of these retained sufficient integrity to be assessed. Nine extant commercial structures remain in Ashland, seven others have been destroyed. Only two of the nine Ashland buildings had sufficient integrity to be assessed. One is the Ashland Improvement Company Building, 1904, a brick structure, and the other is the Enders Building. The Enders Building is the earliest commercial concrete structure designed by Clark in the region. Of the eighteen inventoried commercial buildings designed by Clark bet~e~n 1904 and 1915, the Enders Building is the only one built of con- crete. 19. The Fordyce Roper House which had most recently been used as the Southern Oregon Hospital was purchased by Mr. Enders and moved one block up hill to South Second Street where it now stands, Other frame buildings were moved or destroyed. The block where the End~rs Building is now located was residential in character during the late 19th'Century. \ "' 9. Major Bibliographical References r, _~shland Tidings, August B, 1907;May 2, 1910; June 23, 1910; October 6, 1910; December 12, 1910; May 14, 1914; July 16, 1914; August 21, 1925. Enders, Henry G. Interviews, February 21, 1974; Oetober 20, 19B5 10. Geographical Data Acreag. 01 nomlnaled property Quadrangle name :a C:!h 1 :::ron~ UMT Rele'llnces Quadrangle scale 1 : 6 2 500 A l.iill Zone ~ l!asllng .~ Northing BW Zone LL-.W....LJ lL..lU.uJ Eastlng Northing LL-.W....LJ lLL.J..J....J.J Ll.Ll...w.J lU.J...Lw.J Ll.Ll...w.J lU.J...Lw.J c W LL.l....uJ lLL..Lu.J E LLJ LL.l....uJ l.L.LLL.w.J G LLJ LL.l....uJ l.L.LLL.w.J oW FW HW . Verbal boundary description and justifIcation The Enders Building co~prises Tax Lots 4900, 5000 and 5100 in the Enders Addition to Ashland, Oregon. Llat all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries stale code county code . stale code county code 11. Form Prepared By nam8llttte Kay Atwood Albert Teitelbaum organlzallon (for) Allen G. and Sheila Drescher)dale December 2, 19B5 streello number 102 So. pioneer street lelephone (503) 482-B714 city or lown Ashland slale Oreqon 97520 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification. The evaluated slgnl1lcance of this property within the stale Is: _ national _ stale ~ local As the deslgnaled Sta,te Hlsloric PreservatJon Officer lor the Nallonal Hlsloric Preservation AC"l 01 t 966 (Public Law 89- 665), I hereby nomlnale this property for Inclusion In the National Register and certify that II has been evalualed according 10 the criteria and procedures selforth by the Heritage Conse<Yatlon and Recreation se\Vlce, Stale Historic Preservation Officer signature title For" HeRS use only I hereby certify that this property Is Included In the National Register date . dallt Keeper of the National Register Attest: Chlef of RegtstraiJon dat& , 'tHR-8-300A (11/78) , . , (.t,jITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION SERVICE ..1~I!j~~;f~ NA TIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTOR Y -- NOMINA nON FORM CONTI NUATlON SHEU ITEM NUMBER 9 PAGE 1 '-- Ashland Tidings, August 8, 1907; May 2, 1910; June 23, 1910; October 6, 1910; December 12, 1910; May 14, 1914; July 16, 1914; August 21, 1925. Enders, Henry G. Interviews, February 21, 1974; February 20, 1985. Evans, Gail E.H., Atwood, Kay. Frank C. Clark Survey, 1982. "Population of Oregon Cities and Counties and Metropolitan Areas, 1850~1957," (Oregon State University: Bureau of Municipal Research and Service, Information Bulletin No. 106.) p. 4 "' : \, , ;' ., " ~ ( cl~~,'- {., .:~'. :, . f . ,~~~~ \~ \ >~ J " . ~ . , \ // / . f \ \ \ ~ 1'"' (;, r.: ~, r....-~'. ' . "1 ! ...... r I .,:,,' ~, --- --- - .-- .:.....-.. --. '-:~.{~':;i.r;-~;':~;:;-~;r:~\:,;-' .. ".;' ',-..~.. . -.......-----~ -~ ~._ -...k ._r.- .~ -- . . , . "''\ (: ~'.; '. . ---.-.... -"------.,L , -._~ '0:- .-:'q"Il>'::"~J-Y;:1-r:':~''!~'"l:'"C~''":''.~r.1'1~;;,'"O?fN'll .... . .~ '~[;:;"l" ., ,J ,." . . -- . - ~ '. . :j)il~f~ .....~~:!~:..~?, ..,:~ .",,;,;r'H"~'- ...:,'" ~ :"-'..~:.,:_._. :..::.-':~ :__.:_:....~.::';L:;:~':'.'~~"';." 'of ,. .. ....""...;u ' ~I!iry~..)'... il-' ~\:~:. .,'rF/~ .:r\. . . .. ......-.;.-.'" ~""-...~:.. ~...,. -, .. ~ '"t .~:~,,~ :' ~ ::- . ~. '.~ ':,.1 .:~ i] -:;; '1 I L:.. / ";'" a....... J . , '( .- I- CI; ~ \)'v ~O .. I' 9500 BEACH TRACT \ \ . . . 'J"~.' \ ::'1..1 \>E (!~, , ~ -', . ~ 9900 . ...irj.. "~" r''''H (pUll1 '~." ~., f<Xl?O : ;boc .. . . ~ - . ~ .U' I03C ~CM . "_.....~" ':~:t. t .. . .. ~ \ ~.. ...... ". . .,., J .'''''r''' . fl" ..... ,J. .~.... . I090c 10800t ,. c ~ ~icCS:. . J VICTOR ATIYEH ~ Form 734-3122 Department of Transportation STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE Parks and Recreation Division 525 TRADE STREET S.E., SALEM, OREGON 97310 March 7, 1986 Drescher Chi ldren F(iI1i ly Trust C/O Allen D. & Sheila Drescher 300 E. Main Street Ashland, OR 97520 Dear Friends: This is to notify you that during its meeting on February 21, 1986 the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation reviewed and approved the following property for nomination to the National . Regi ster of Hi storie Pl aces: Enders Building (1910-1914) 250-300 E. Main St. Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon As we complete final production work on the nomination, it may be necessary to secure additional documentation. If questions are appended to this notification letter, we would appreciate your pursuing them and reporting your information to us as soon as possi b le. The nomination will be signed and forwarded to the National Register upon completion of the production work and after due consideration of any comments received. Property owners concerned will be notified when final action on the nomination has been taken in Washington, D.C. Owners of properties approved for nomination to the National Register who are interested in learning about the benefits offered under the State Historic Property Tax Law (ORS. 358.475 - .565) are encouraged to request an information/application packet from the State Historic Preservation Office. It should be remembered that participation in the program for special assessment of historic properties is optional and involves an entirely separate application process. If questions about the National Register nomination process arise, I can be reached at the following number: 378-5001. .~. Sincerely, Jil.t~tv(}r-P~ Elisabeth Walton Potter National Register Nominations Coordinator EWP:lr cc: Kay Atwood I !e , ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.26.010 OF THE ASHLAND MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE VOTING MEMBERSHIP OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION TO SEVEN(7) MEMBERS. THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 1 of Ordinance No. 1918 and Section 2.26.010 of the Ashland Municipal Code shall be amended by amending the first sentence thereof by striking the words lfive(S)" and substituting the words "seven(7)". The foregoing ordinance was first read on the 1st day of July , 1986, and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this day of , 1986. Nan E. Franklin City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this day of , 1986. L. Gordon Medaris Mayor ~emnra:ndum June 23, 1986 mn: Brian L. Almquist, City Administrator ':i1r Il t-.:\'\' ~Irnnn: I~' Robert D. Nelson, Director of Finance ~ubjed: REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN FUNDS One additional transfer of appropriations within the 1985-86 budget is needed. Resolution No. 86-26 contained an error which I did not notice until returning from vacation. It over-appropriated the Central Services Operating Contingency, so a correction is requested, as indicated below: ************************************************************ RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN A FUND WHEREAS, in order to correct an earlier Resolution, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Ashland hereby determine that it is necessary to transfer appropriations as follows: 1. From C~ntral Services Materials & Services (Operating Division Utilities Expense) to Central Services Operating' Contingency - $1,515. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that appropriations are hereby transferred as indicated above. ., , The foregoing Resolution was READ and DULY ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Ashland City Council on the day of July, 1986. Nan E. Franklin, City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this day of , 1986. L. Gordon Medaris, Mayor ASHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING May 16, 1986 The Board of Directors of Ashland Community Hospital met at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 1986, in the Conference Room of the Hospital. Those present were: Walt Hoffbuhr, presiding; Doyle Greene, Linda Jackson, Mike Jewett, Frank Bi Ilovits, Dick Reeve, Jerry Cooper, and Dr. Jean Keevi I, Board members; Dr. Bruce Johnson, Medical Staff representative; Mike McGraw, CFO; Tom Mack, CEO; and Carolyn Johnson, acting executive secretary. Others present were: Beth Bornet, Foundation president, and Cynthia Harper, hospital employee. Those absent were: Frances Wi ley, Board member, 'and Pat Ackl in, City Council I ia i son. CALL TO ORDER: Walt Hoffbuhr cal led the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: Linda Jackson moved and Doyle Greene seconded a motion approving the Apri I 18, 1986, Board minutes as typed and mai led. AI I approved. COMMITTEE REPORTS 'AND MINUTES: Strategic Planning Committee Tom Mack reported that at its May meeting the committee directed its focus to a discussion of the low inpatient census and potential programs to fi I lour empty beds. Dr. David Kirkpatrick was present to ask the committee for direction in' pursuing the Psychomedical Geriatric Diagnostic Center he had previously pro- posed. The demographics of the area certainly support programs for the senior/ retired population. Emmanual Hospital in Portland has opened a geriatric unit. The committee recommended that the feasibi I ity of a geriatric unit and then a psychomedical geriatric diagnostic center be studied. As par~of the market research, Polly Arnold, director of Patient Care Services; Mike McGraw, chief financial officer; and Carolyn Johnson, publ ic information and project coordi- nator, wi I I visit this geriatric unit in Portland on May 27, 1986. The committee had also recommended that we investigate expanding our Health Quest program to seniors. The group identified the Elderhostel Program as a potential market. Carolyn Johnson reported that she had met with Kevin Talbott and Wayne Schumaker of SOSC and Elderhostel did not seem viable because its fees are I imited to $195 per week by the international organization. However, SOSC does have its own Senior Ventures programs with programs developed around the Oregon Shakespearean Theater, such as Theater and Bridge, Theater and Travel, etc.' A quest i onna i re wi I I be sent to th i s group to see if there wou I d be any interest in a comprehensive health assessment program as a part of their newsletter. The committee had also briefly discussed the potential impact on OB admissions in recruiting an obstetrician to Ashland. No action wi I I be taken at this time. Dr. Keevi I moved and Frank Bi I lovits seconded a motion to accept the Strategic' Planning Committee minutes from May 2, 1986, and approve the actions of this committee as reflected in these minutes. AI I approved. Marketing and Finance Committee Jerry Cooper reported that the committee focused on potential marketing opportun- ities presented by the Foundation's fund-raising drive and results of an image survey conducted by a business research class at SOSC. Cooper reported that the committee had discussed the strategy the Foundation was using and how teams approaching individual donors might be more effective both in the amount of monies obtained and in the opportunity to describe the hospital and its services. The comments obtained by the students performing our "image study" reflect that we are seen as smal I and low tech. Cooper reported that the committee had looked at the comments as they relate to product, price, place, and promotion. Tom Mack had suggested that the addition of CT scanning and laser surgery would enhance a high-tech image for our product. The comments related to price were directed both at the attitudes of personnel in the Business Office, as wel I as our competitive price structure. Several responders felt that we need larger, more up-to-date faci I Ities and that we need to advertise more. The committee was recommending a greater use of the newspaper and a campaign to market our medical staff. Board members asked If this would be in both the Tidings and the Mai I Tribune. Jerry Cooper responded that the Tidings has 79.2% saturation in Ashland and the Tribune 22.8%. If our goal is to get patients from outside Ashland, then we should use both. If the Tribune serves Yreka, Tom Mack suggested that would be the most appropriate vehicle to reach that market. The physicians present reinforced the need to advertise throughout the val ley because of the mix in their practices. In closing, Cooper announced that Channel 12, or Cable 3, wi I I be offering a special program on malpractice issues on Sunday, May 18, 1986, at 6 p.m. In giving the financial report, Mike McGraw included a summary of the hospital's cost centers. He pointed out that only 9 are revenue producers showing a profit; the other 37 are not. The biggest drains are in Med./Surg., OB, E.R., ICU/CCU, and Nursing Administration. In reviewing the Profit/Loss Statement for Apri I, it was pointed out that we had a good census during the first week" of Apri I, which offset the low of 4 patients on the day JCAH was here for their survey. To offset decl ining revenues, Administration has implemented a moratorium on hiring and on spending and is emphasizing productivity activities in all departments. Year to date we have a profit of $64,580 in operating revenues and $136,687 in non- operating (interest) revenues for a net profit of $201,267. Currently we have $600,000 in avai lable capital. However, with our current census, we could suffer a $50,000 loss per month. Linda Jackson moved and Dick Reeve seconded a motion that the minutes from the Marketing and Finance Committee's May 9, 1986, meeting be accepted and that the actions of this committee be approved as it is reflected in these minutes. AI I approved. -2-' Executive Committee Report Walt Hoffbuhr reported that the Executive Committee had approved adding a statement to the resolution the Board approved at its Apri I meeting regarding who can sign on our accounts payable and/or payrol I accounts. The statement, which wi I I read that Dawn Tooker's name is no longer accepted as an'authorized signature, is necessary in order for the financial institutes we do business with to accept our resolution. (Our bank cards presently show Tooker's name.) In other business, the Executive Committee prepared the board meeting agenda, discussed some changes in hospital reorganization, discussed the possibi I ity of CT Scanning and laser eye surgery, and the appearance of the hospital. This committee also reviewed the bids on the Sports Medicine Program. Doyle Greene then moved and Dick Reeve seconded a motion to accept the Executive Committee minutes from May 9, 1986, and approve the actions of this committee as reflected in these minutes. AI I approved. 1EDICAl STAFF ~EPORT: Dr. Bruce Johnson had no report because the Medical Staff had not yet met for the : month of May. \pPROVAl OF ,XPEND I TURES: Dick Reeve moved and Dr. Keevi I seconded a motion approving payment of the May bi lis. All approved. :EO'S REPORT: Bid Recommendation on Sports Medicine Project Tom Mack reported that the bids for the remodel of the Sports Medicine' faci I Ity had been opened on May 7, 1986. I n summary, the bids IVere as fo II ows: General Contractor Base Bid Alternate #1 Alternate #2 Adroit $107,900 $44,000 Batzer $137,468 $41,100 $2,875 Pau I Hartsook $122,707 $50,307 North Pac if i c $129,000 $46,400 (The base bid was for the laundry room remodel alone. Alternate #1 was to enclose the walkway between the two bui Idings. Alternate #2 was a deduct proposal if the contractor felt he could use the existing sprinkler pipes.) AI I of the bids were over the $75,000 projected by the architects. The Executive Committee,has recommended that we accept the low bid and include the walkway construction at this time. This requires that we ask the City Counci I to release an additional $74,000, bringing the total expenditure to $159,000, which includes a 5% contingency. A memorandum has been sent to Bob Nelson, City Finance Director, so that the request can be placed on the next City Counci I 's agenda, contingent upon approval by this Board. Discussion included the delay rebidding the project wouid cause and the low I ike- I ihood that the bids would come in lower. Doyle Greene explained that the estimate to cover the walkway includes automatic bypass doors instead of the unsafe, auto- matic swinging doors we currently have on the E.R. entrance and the installation -3- of removal panels so that we have access to the Boi ler Room. It was then moved by Linda Jackson and seconded by Doyle Greene that we accept the low bid by Adroit Construction. AI I approved. A second motion was made by Dick Reeve and seconded by Doyle Greene that we ask the City Counci I to release an additional $74,000, or a total of $159,000 from the Construction Fund to include the remodel of the laundry faci I ity and the enclosure of the walkway. AI I approved. It was suggested that the architects accompany Tom Mack to the Counci I meeting to help explain the difference between their original estimate and the actual cost. Hospital Reorganization Tom Mack then distributed copies of a revised organizational chart for the hospitai. As a worse-case scenario, he read excerpts from an article about the closing of Pendleton Community Hospital and explained to the Board that since low census is now a consistent pattern and since reimbursement regulations are getting tighter and tighter, reorganization is needed to prevent "management by crisis." Instead of an across the Board 10% cut, he has decided to implement a new produc- tivity system based on criteria developed by each department to streamline their operations. Unfortunately, this may involve cal I-offs or lay-offs in some depart- ments which support inpatient services and the addition of staff in outpatient areas. To monitor these changes, Mr. Mack feels he needs to decrease the number of department heads that report directly to him, thus improving the span 'of control. In the rough draft distributed, there were five positions created to whom the 17 departments wi I I report. These positions wi I I be fi I led with existing personnel so they do not represent additional staff, just a shuffl ing of responsibi I ity. In closing, Mr. Mack explained that whenever lay-offs are discussed or changes occur, there wi II be some hard feel ings. It is his goal to bring us into fiscal responsibi lity whi Ie maintaining as many employees as possible through job retraining, etc. The Board should be prepared to answer questions regarding these issues that are difficult for employees to understand (i.e.: Why are we laying off staff and spending money to remodel the laundry room or to market the hospital?). ;lYLAW CHANGES: The second reading of some changes to be made in the Board's Bylaws were read. They were as they appeared in the minutes of the Apri I 18, 1986, Board meeting. Dr. Keevi I moved and Jerry Cooper seconded a motion to accept these bylaw changes. All approved. OTHER I , i BUSINESS: Tom Mack reported that our current insurance carrier had submitted a proposal to increase the premium for our Directors and Officers Liabi I ity Insurance from $4,000 per annum to $15,000 per annum. It was decided to ask for an extension unti I Ma~ 23, 1986, at which time St. Paul wi I I pick up the coverage for $5,000. 'DJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Walt Hoffbuhr adjourned the meeting at I :45 p.m. Approved: Respectfully submitted, ,/], C1 ) ,.--....:f-''- " '. I. /'1 ." /vJ i L J.:.-u'L'f--A Linda Jackson;; Secretary Walt Hoffbuhr, Board President -4"; '-- ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION MINUTES June 4, 1986 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:43 p.m. by Chairperson George Kramer. Members present were Craig Hudson, Jim Lewis, George Kramer, Curt Cooter, Hal Cloer and Terry Grant, Associate Planner Steve Jannusch and Secretary Sonja Akerman. Members absent were Parker McCreary, Larry Medinger and Diane DeBey. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER Kramer introduced Jim Lewis to the Commission. He was appointed to the Historic Commission as Sharon Marler's replacement. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Cloer moved and Cooter seconded to approve the minutes of the May 7, 1986 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. STAFF REPORTS PA #86-069 Conditional Use Permit 99 North Main Street Steve Lasell Jannusch presented the Staff Report and introduced Steve Lasell. He informed the Commission that Mr. Lase11 proposes to operate a portable flower cart in the parking lot of Burn's Upholstery. The cart will be approximately six feet in length by four feet in width and the height will be seven feet (including an umbrella). The applicant proposes to build the cart out of plywood and follow an Elizabethan theme. The cart will be used only in the daytime and will be locked in the back when not in use. ' Kramer said he had a problem with the Tudor style and it was the general consensus of the Commission that Lasell did not necessarily have to follow the Elizabethan theme in the design of the cart. Lasell stated he would not mind changing the design, in fact he had originally envisioned something more simple. He also informed the Commission he did not intend to use a sign, as the cart and its contents would speak for itself. Jannusch stated the Staff perceives this proposal to be a relative- ly benign type of use for the site and recommends approval with the , r following conditions: 1) that the use be granted for the period of one year, to be reviewed again in May of 1987 to determine the potential impact that it has had on the adjacent uses; 2) that a means of trash disposal be provided on the site adjacent to the use to accommodate any potential trash accumulation; 3) that any signs proposed for the use shall be subject to the provisions of the Ashland Sign Code; and 4) that the applicant maintain his location outside the vision clearance area as required by ordinance. Cloer moved to recommend approval of the with an unobtrusive design for the cart. motion passed unanimously. Conditional Use Permit, Grant seconded, and the PA #86-066 Zone Variance 140 Nursery Robert Jaffee Jannusch introduced Mr. Jaffee, then presented the Staff Report. Mr. Jaffee is requesting a variance to construct an addition to an existing structure to within three feet of a rear property line in lieu of the ten feet as required by Ordinance. The proposal is to build an addition to the structure that will align with the exist- ing addition presently located three feet from the alley. The west wall of the proposed addition will match the line of the remainder of the dwelling except for that portion built around the existing cedar tree. Staff considers this to be a reasonable request. Cutty Kitchell, member of the audience and neighbor across the alley from Jaffee, voiced her concerns about the narrow alley. She lives on Wimer Street and access to her house is from the alley between wimer and Nursery Streets. She stated large vehicles, such as garbage and oil trucks, could not possibly get through the alley because of the narrow width and the curve. The proposed addition would narrow the curve even further. Discussion ensued regarding the precise location of the south. property line and the fact that Jaffee proposes to build the addi- tion around the existing cedar tree. It was suggested that Jaffee consult with an arborist to determine whether or not it would be wise to cut down the tree, then proceed with the addition. Hudson moved and Cloer seconded to pass the variance on to the Planning Commission without comment. Motion passed unanimously. Further discussion on the aesthetics of the proposal continued. It was the consensus of the Commission that Jaffee should break up the line of the addition, and further, that the Commission held no attachment to the cedar tree. ~ v ~. ; Grant moved and Cooter seconded to request a subcommittee of the Historic Commission to examine more detailed plans for the Site Review should the Planning Commission approve the Variance. Motion passed unanimously. Cloer moved and Cooter seconded to express further to the Planning Commission <if the Variance is approved), the Historic Commission's concern that any addition not ,be a continued expression of wall line <exterior), that the presence of the cedar tree is an adverse factor in the addition, and that the roof line of the addition should be in harmony with existing structure. Motion passed unani- mously. PA #86-062 Conditional Use Permit and Associated Site Review 159 North Main Street Jon and Carmen Reinhardt This application was requested in May for an annual renewal of the existing traveler's accommodation and the subsequent request involves the expansion of the facility to accommodate a fourth unit on the site. The Planning Commission requested the applicants to return in June for a Public Hearing to address specific concerns an adjacent neighbor had regarding the operation of the traveler's accommodation. Jannusch stated the Reinhardt's have enough square footage in the house and lot, have maintained the landscaping of the lot, and have adequate parking. Therefore, Staff is recommending approval. Hudson moved and Cooter seconded to recommend approval of this proposal to the Planning Commission. Motion passed unanimously. PA #86-074 Conditional Use Permit and 'Site Review 115 North Main Street Marv Dunn Jannusch stated this proposal concerns Curt Cooter's house. stated he would be happy to answer questions, but would not in the decision making. Jannusch related the Staff Report to the Commission, stating the applicant wishes to convert the existing single family residence to a two-unit owner-occupied traveler's accommodation. Staff has no problems with this proposal except with the parking, which needs to be clarified before the Planning Commission meeting. Cooter partake Cloer moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit and to have a subcommittee of the Historic Commission review the sign application ~ . should the Planning Commission approve the request. Grant seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. PA #86-070 Conditional Use Permit and Site Review 265 Fourth Street Marta Traister Jannusch stated the proposal involves the placement of 25 temporary booths to be constructed and utilized Saturdays, beginning June 14, 1986 to September 27, 1986 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The booths will feature local crafts, works of art, floral arrangements, clothing and refreshments. Each booth will be approximately 8 feet by 8 feet in total area and placed throughout the vacant parcel of land. The existing trees will remain on the site and a six foot wide gravel path will be constructed, which will meander from the sidewalk on Fourth Street to the rear of the existing structure at its entry from the west. No parking problems are associated with this proposal. It was agreed that this would be an improvement to the lot and that it would be almost like a park during the week. Jannusch stated that Staff was recommending approval of this proposal with the following conditions: 1) that the area proposed for the use shall be kept mowed, watered and maintained in a trimmed manner ' throughout the year; 2) that the use be subject to a review again in May of 19B7 to determine whether the operation of the facility has been in keeping with the requirements established by the Planning commission; 3) that any signs for the site be subject to the requirements of the Ashland Sign Code, including but not limited to, those visible from the public right-of-way; 4) that the booths be removed on a daily basis after they are used and that the grounds be cleaned of any trash items that may have accumulated during the operation (trash receptacles are to be made available for patrons and operators of the booths); and 5) that the applicant sign in favor of improvements to the sidewalk abutting the subject parcels. Cloer moved and Lewis seconded to approve this proposal, contingent upon removal of booths, except for the hours of use, and that they comply with landscape regulations set forth by the Planning Commission. Motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS A letter was received from Brian Almquist regarding a petition for a street vacation in the Railroad District. The letter stated that City Council had received the petition to vacate a portion of 7th Street, and requested the Historic Commission to answer the following questions: 1) Should the Council continue to act on each request for right-of-way vacations on an individual basis? 2) .. . Should an overall policy be developed to narrow the right-of-way to a uniform width (say 60 feet) throughout the Railroad Addition, or should it be retained at 70 feet? 3) What visual effect, if any, would building instrusions have on the historically established building setback line of adjacent structures? Discussion followed. The Commission recommended the following answers be conveyed to the City Council: 1) The Council should not act on an individual basis for each right-of-way vacation request; 2) An overall policy should be developed to narrow the right-of-way not less than 47 feet; and 3) All structures should be reviewed on asituation by situation basis. Also, all vacation requests should be considered on a street by street basis so as to not create an uneven right-of-way line. A letter will be written to Brian Almquist and the City Council stating the Historic Commission response. (Letter included.) LANDMARKS UPDATE Jannusch reported the remainder of the survey had been sent off! HISTORIC REGISTER NOMINATION CRITERIA Kramer reported SHPO had approved the E.C. Kane House to be on the Historic Register without input from the Historic Commission. He does not want to lose control of recommending approval or denial for these applications. It was decided that from now on, copies of all requests for buildings to be placed on the National Historic Register be sent to each Historic Commission member as soon as they are received in the Planning Department. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. . . LITIGATION REPORT -- June 23, 1986 Rather than a periodic litigation report, it appears appropriate to render such a repor~ when there have been substan- tial or significant changes from the last report. Krahel vs. Ashland: As you know, this involves the railroad cars. The supreme Court has denied Krahel's petition for review. Originally this case was filed in the Circuit Court for an injunction requir- ing the removal of the box cars. The Court, Judge Merryman presiding, held that the Land Use Board of Appeals had exclusive jurisdiction of this question, with which we strongly disagreed. The Land Use Board of Appeals has held that it does not have jurisdiction, that the Court does, this has been affirmed on appeal to the Court of Appeals, and implicitly affirmed now by the Supreme Court. Thus, this returns to the local Circuit Court, where we will be asking the Court to reactivate the original case. Unfor- tunately, the Court's original ruling, which has proved to be incorrect, has delayed this matter by a very substantial period of time. Jones vs. Ashland: This case was overlooked in the original report for the reason that it has been inactive from the City's standpoint for some perio~ of time. It concerns a disagreement as to the application of the City's solar access ordinance, and involves other defendants than the City. The attorneys involved have agreed to carryon the dispute between the private parties, and that the City need not participate. This is a case covered by insurance, and I am retained by and at the expense of our insurance company to represent the City. The insurance company has agreed that the best policy is for us to not participate at this time. 'Respectfully submitted, .~~' ~ONALD L. SALTER City Attorney RLS/pc RONALD L. SALTER ATTORNEY AT L.AW t;J4 THIRD STREET ASHLAND, OREGON 97520 - c#lemorandum June 19, 1986 ~o: Brian L. Almquist, City Administrator ~rotn: Robert D. Nelson, Director of Finance ~ubjrd: MONTHLY FINANCIAL COMMENTARY--MAY 31, 1986 Electric Utility The July 1 Electric Utility fund balance should be very close to $1,057,000, the amount budgeted. Water Quality For the third month in a row, Water Quality trends have been less optimistic than in the previous month, but we still believe this fund will achieve its budgeted $646,000 July 1 balance. Cemetery Fund The June rains have saved some cemetery watering costs, and service revenues have been rebounding. The Cemetery Fund should meet or slightly exceed its budgeted July 1 balance. Band Fund The City Band should begin the new year with at least the amount budgeted. Hospital Fund At the time of this writing, we have not received the Hospital's May 31 financial reports. (We closed the City's books earlier than usual). Central Services In the Central Services Fund, both divisions (Operations and Maintenance) should begin the new year in somewhat better condition than anticipated in the budget. The fiscal outlook for 1986-87 is assuring, but w~ must face the possibility of raising interdepartmental charges for 1987-88. Airport Fund Until we receive the bill for the Airport's liability insurance premium, there remains some uncertainty in that fund's forecast. However, barring a premium increase beyond reason, we should achieve the estimated July 1 balance of $6,500. ." -:...-:-.~ ~) . --,.. ---~ -.... 2 :ft Street Fund Last week, the City received a highway revenue ("gas tax") check for more than $29,000, which is by far the best ever. Lower crude oil prices have translated into cheaper gasoline at the retail level, which in turn encourages consumption. This might not be a favorable trend insofar as energy conservation is concerned, but it is lifting this fund out of financial malaise. Respectfully submitted # Robert D. Nelson Director of Finance cc: Hon. Mayor & City Council Nan Franklin, City Recorder Tom Mack, Hospital CEO '. . \.