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HISTORIC COMMISSION
Agenda
March 3, 2004
Please Note: The Historic Commission will be meeting at 5:00 p.m. to discuss and vote on the nominations for
Distinguished Architectural Preservation Awards, which will be presented during National Historic Preservation
Week.
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CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. - SISKIYOU ROOM in Community Development/Engineering Services
Building (51 Winburn Way)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 4, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
IV. OLD BUSINESS:
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SONJA AKERMAN
CITY OF ASHLAND
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Review Board => appointments/volunteers
Articles for City Source/Article regarding National Historic Preservation Week events
National Historic Preservation Week - New Frontiers in Preservation - May 3-9,. 2004
Possible National Register Nomination for Lithia Springs Property ~-
Final Carnegie Library Restoration Work
NEW BUSINESS
COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The next Historic Commission meeting will be on April 7, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Siskiyou
Room.
The Oregon Heritage Commission will be holding a conference May 6-8 in Ashland.
ADJOURNMENT
IIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need spedal assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Community
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title1).
Development office at 541-488-5305 (TTY phone number is 1-800-735-2900). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
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Draft ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Minutes
February 4, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:07 p.m., Chairperson Dale Shostrom called the meeting to order in the Siskiyou Room, located in the
Community Development/Engineering Services Building at 51 Winbum Way. In addition to Shostrom, members
present were Alex Krech, Joanne Kdppaehne, Robert Saladoff, Terry Skibby, Tom Giordano and Keith Swink.
Also present were Associate Planner Mark Knox, City Council Liaison John Morrison (who left shortly after the
meeting started) and Secretary $onja Akerman. Members Jay Leighton and Sam Whitford were unable to attend
the meeting. There are no youth liaisons assigned to the Histodc Commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Krach moved to approve the January 7, 2003 minutes as submitted. With a second by Swink, the motion was
approved with all voting aye except Giordano, who abstained because he was absent at the January meeting.
Krippaehne noted she had not received her packet for the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
Planning Action 2004-017
Site Review
364 Hargadine Street
Ken Kolar
Site visits were made by Krach, Skibby, Shostrem and Giordano.
Knox explained the applicant is preposing to demolish an existing shed and in its place construct a second
dwelling unit (357 square feet) over a new single car garage. The project complies with the maximum house size
ordinance. In addition, the applicants intend to eventually restore the existing house and replace its metal roof
in order to upgrade the entire site.
Shostrom asked if the square footage would be counted on the detached building for the maximum house size
and Knox said it would, however, only the habitable space would count, not the garage~
Skibby stated that designer Mark Reitinger had come to the Review Board and mentioned work that was planned
on the existing house. He requested clarification on the scope of this application. Knox responded this only
entails the new structure; however, the applicant's findings indicate the metal roof will be replaced with
composition reofing material. In addition, Knox stated any building permits taken out for the existing home will
go before the Review Board.
Discussion ensued regarding maximum square footage. Knox cladfied this is an R-2 zone and the habitable
square footage of the second unit counts in overall square footage.
There was no one present who wished to speak either for against this application so Shostrom closed the public
hearing.
Skibby noted that the existing shed is not special and the new structure will look nice. Giordano agreed and said
he likes small separate spaces such as this and it will be appropriate for the neighborhood.
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While Shostrom felt the size of the proposed building is good, he was bothered by the fact that there is no sense
of entry on the south elevation. Giordano agreed and also noted the door with sidelights seemed large and out
of proportion. Shostrom suggested removing the sidelights adjacent to the glazed door and adding windows on
either side of the door.
Skibby moved and Giordano seconded to recommend approval of this application with the conditions that a
covered entry be added to the south elevation in order to create a sense of entry, and the door area be reduced
by at least one sidelight (option would be a single door with side windows). Also requested is that the applicant
and/or designer come to the Review Board to discuss the size of the door, the windows and the covered entry.
Krippaehne asked about the history of why the Commission recommends against using metal roofs. Skibby
stated it is generally a roofing matedal that was rere in Ashland on residential structures. It was more prevalent
on industrial buildings. Shostrom added that standing seam metal roofs seem dramatically contemporary for him.
Corrugated metal roofs were more typical, as Skibby noted, on industrial or commercial buildings. Giordano
noted that corrugated roofs work in certain cases, for example on the Ashland Food Co-op. The motion passed
with a unanimous voice vote.
Planning Action 2003-126
Outline Plan and Site Review
954 "B" Street
Archerd/Dresner, LLC
Giordano cited a conflict of interest because he has been involved with the adjacent property and neighborhood
meetings that include this project. At this time, he left for the evening. All remaining Commissioners reported site
visits except Kdppaehne.
Knox explained this project is a 13-unit Planned Unit Development, which involves the construction of three two-
story buildings, each housing four units. Each building will compdse a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom unit in
each story and each building will be on a separate lot. The one-half acre lot has an existing home that will also
be on a separate tax lot. The house is in the process of being restored. Because this is an odd shaped parcel,
it has been a difficult site to plan. By working with Staff and neighbors, however, the developers have come up
with a good plan. Parking will be off the ddveway that will connect "B" Street with Eureka Street and also be used
by the adjacent property when it is developed. The new buildings will all have the same designed but will have
different orientations. Knox stated since this application is for Outline Plan Approval, more detail on roof pitch,
materials, etc. will be forthcoming during the Final Plan Approval stage.
Saladoff asked if there will be common space for the buildings even though there will be four different
ownerships. Knox replied there will technically be five lots - the existing house, the three new buildings and the
open space. Each building will be built to the lot line, thus the term "zero lot line". He also noted three out of the
four units in each building will be rentals.
Skibby asked how the buildings would be oriented on the property. Swink stated that even though the rooflines
of the buildings are the same, they will appear to be different because each will have a different orientation.
Evan Archerd1120 North Second Street stated this is a good example of a collaborative effort involving the
developers, Planning Department and neighbors. One of their main objectives was to create rental housing. The
existing house is in the process of being restored. All non-appropriate additions were removed and a master
bedroom and bathroom have been added to the rear of the home. The small four-plexes will look like houses.
Window trim, roof details and siding will all mimic the existing house. He noted the existing house will have a
little more yard, but the rest of the units will all have common yards that will be managed by a homeowner's
association. Archerd maintained they have ended up with a better project because of the efforts of all involved.
Shostrom asked about the computerized drawing elevations and was told by Archerd they did not depict what
would be built. The hand drawn rendering, however, is very close to how the buildings will look. Archerd also
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stated that although he doesn't know what the exact product will be yet, they will be using lap siding. In addition,
his intention is to match all the tdm detail, which will be crown molding with a tail protruding under the sill.
Shostrem then asked if the pitch of the roofline could be steeper but Archerd cited there might be solar
problems. He would, nonetheless, like to make the pitch as steep as possible. He will use 40-year architectural
roof shingles and either single or double hung windows. Shostrom commended Archerd for the work he is doing
on the existing house.
Kdppaehne said she agrees with Shostrom's comment about the roof pitch. She asked Knox if a Solar Waiver
would be possible and he replied it could be possible, perhaps with more seParation between the buildings.
Archerd responded there would be difficulties with separating the buildings even more. As it is, this project has
been a balandng act. Given the ordinances that apply today, solar issues apply differently to PUDs. Knox added
that in some cases, people are encouraged to ask for waivers in order to make a more compatible design work.
If the applicant chooses to request a waiver, it can be processed dudng the Final Plan Approval.
Shostrom related that while the building elevations look good, there is not much natural light in three out of the
four units in the living/dining areas. He suggested changing the floor plans and moving the stairwell to the middle
of the buildings in order to give more light to the units. This would not only hide the stairwells, but also give a
more histodc look to the buildings. Archerd agreed the units should have more natural light and said this will be
worked out as the actual floor plans develop.
Shostrom opened the public hearing.
Amy Korth stated she is the daughter of Sally Crumme, who owns the adjacent property and has been working
with Giordano on plans for developing her site. Korth said she looks forward to the changes on both properties.
As there was no one else to speak about this planning action, Shostrom closed the public hearing.
Skibby noted this design is better than what was originally presented to the Review Board. It is a good-sized lot
and the buildings will be spread out. Since more details will be presented during the next phase, he feels
comfortable with the project thus far.
Krippaehne conveyed she also likes the site plan. The developers are puffing a lot on the site but it doesn't feel
crowded. In addition, there will be plenty of parking on the east side of the property, leaving more area for the
amenity of open space.
Swink agreed with Shostrom about bringing the stairs more to the center, which will also further break up the
design and roofline of the buildings. He conveyed he was impressed with the homes on Ninth Street Alley and
appreciated the various rooflines and individuality of the homes, allowing them to fit in more with the
neighborhood. This concept will be aChieved on the proposed buildings by breaking them up and orienting them
differently. He also stated the value of rental units.
Saladoff agreed with Shostrem that the living room spaces need more light. Moving the stairwell to the center
is a great way to open up additional facades for more windows. It would also interrupt the horizontal band to
break up the surface rather than have all four sides the same. Shostrom added that paint colors can also be
used effectively in breaking up the surfaces.
Shostrom moved to recommend approval of this application to the Planning Commission with the following
conditions: 1) the materials match the existing house, 2) increase the roof pitches if solar can be worked out,
and 3) explore the possibility of moving the stairwells to the interiorto create more light wells. Krach seconded
the motion and it passed with all voting aye.
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Changes to 180 Lithia Way - Architect Jerome White handed out elevations that highlighted changes being
proposed for the new building under construction. The first change would be to use a stone veneer rather than
a pre-cast base for the building. The second change would be to use picture windows with sliders above instead
of double hung windows side by side. The reason the window change is being requested is to differentiate
between the commercial and residential stodes of the building. White presented a sample of the stone veneer
and three bdcks ranging in color from light to a darker color of mauve. The proposal is to use a random mix of
the three bdck colors on the building. The same hues that are in the bdcks are in the stone veneer. The rest of
the building will be stucco as originally proposed. The horizontal bands of bdcks will be one color.
Shostrom expressed his hesitancy in using the random mix and suggested putting up a 6' x 6' area to see what
it would look like before committing to the mix.
Kdppaehne asked how the stone veneer would be treated at the comers. White said they would probably be
mitered in order to give the appearance of real stone. Archerd added the mortar joints would probably be one-
half inch. Shostrom stated he was nervous that the veneer would not give the feel of a strong enough base.
Archerd said he would have the stone cut as large as possible so the base would be'architecturally heavy
enough. A dear consensus was not reached on the bdcks and the base. Archerd will put up the bdcks in a test
area that will be at least six feet by six feet.
When asked what type of windows would be used, White stated the front and side ones would be wood clad.
The windows in the back will be vinyl, matching the colors as closely as possible.
Archerd and White then presented elevations of the proposed building for Phase 2. It will be built to the west
of the building currently being constructed and will be set back 12 feet. The 12-foot setback will provide a plaza
area in front of the building that will have a small amount of landscaping. White said this is in the pre-application
stage so they just wanted feedback on the direction the design should go. They would like to tie in some
elements of the main building but not make it identical. Archerd explained the windows are different because
the uses are different. The top two floors on the Phase 2 building will be residential. Shostrom first suggested
making the smaller building look similar enough that it resembles a wing of the main building. However, after
discussing this, he suggested and others agreed the building would look better if the design was totally different,
including the base. White confirmed the building currently under construction is 68 feet and the new one will be
44 feet.
Chan.qe to 142 East Main Street- Because of a building code issue, Knox stated the architect is recommending
to change the windows from two double hung side-by-side windows to four fixed windows on the proposed
building to the rear of Earthly Goods. This is fine with the Commission.
OLD BUSINESS
Review Board - Following is the February schedule for the Review Board, which meets every Thursday from
3:00 to at least 3:30 p.m. in the Planning Department:
February 5th
February 12th
February 19th
February 26th
Skibby and Krippaehne
Skibby, Saladoff and Swink
Skibby, Swink and Shostrom
Skibby, Leighton and Giordano
Proiect Assignments for Planninq Actions
PA #2000-120 485 "A" Street (Steve Hoxmeier)
PA #2002-100 142 East Main Street (Earthly Goods)
Shostrom
Leighton
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PA #2002-125 44 North Second Street (Tdnity Episcopal Church) Skibby
PA #2003-005 35 S. Second Street (Winchester Inn) Kdppaehne
PA #2003-035 665 East Main Street (Kirk McAIlister) Shostrom
PA #2003-045/110/122 230~232 VanNess Avenue (Serin Eggling/Sherd Morgan) Leighton
PA #2003-090 125 North Main Street (Lynn Thompson) Krach
PA #2003-094 45 Wimer Street (Paul Craft) Whitford
PA #2003-108 115 Church Street (Nancy Seward and Tim Bond) Saladoff
PA #2003-092 124 Alida Street (Kirt Meyer and Vadim Agakhanov) Kdppaehne
PA #2003-152 44 North Second Street (Tdnity Episcopal Church) Swink
PA #2004-017 364 Hargadine Street (Ken Kolar) Krach
Cameqie Library Restoration - There was nothing new to report.
National Histodc Preservation Week ~ May 3 - 9, 2004 w New Frontiers in Preservation - The Commission
decided to meet pdor to the regularly scheduled monthly meeting in March in order to go through the
nominations and vote on which ones should receive awards. For this purpose, the members will meet from 5:00
to 7:00 on March 3. They will also talk about the theme (New Frontiers in Preservation) and decide where the
award ceremony should be held.
Kdppaehne stated this will be an opportunity to float new ideas to get out on peoples' radar screens. She
mentioned more attention is now being paid to historic landscapes (Lithia Spdngs property, for example), and
disaster planning and management (which could be tied into histodc renovations and seismic upgrades).
Possible National Reqister Nomination for Lithia Spdn.qs Property - Jim Lewis, Ashland Parks Commission,
reported the Ashland Gun Club has requested an extension be granted on its leaSe until 2029. Lewis invited the
members to offer input at'the February 23, 2004 meeting. Several members voiced concem and stated they
would attend the meeting. Staff will make sure the necessary information regarding the property is included in
the Parks Commission packets.
At 10:00, Skibby moved to extend the meeting until 10:30. With a second by Kdppaehne, the motion was
unanimously passed.
ANOTHERITEMNOTONAGENDA
Knox passed around a letter from Management Analyst Ann Seltzer apologizing for not getting input from the
Commission prior to ordering new awnings for the City Hall. He also showed them a sample of the color that she
had chosen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Knox announced the Oregon Hedtage Commission will be holding its conference May 6m through 8m in Ashland
this year. Many of the events can be tied into National Histodc Preservation Week. He urged all to attend some
of the sessions.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
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east of the road to Winburn Camp, (approximately one quarter of a mile north
of the Winburn Cabin Site), consists of approximately 100 cans (including
canned milk and lard cans), a stoneware enamel pan, a plain whtteware ceramic
cup and plate, stovepipe, individual bed springs, and stove parts. The dump
is not in a pit; the site covers approximately 12 m . Although not directly
associated with the Wizlburn Cabin Site, the density of the garbage suggests
that this site may reflect disposal during use of the Winburn Cabin Site.
Also located on the Wtnburn Camp property is a trail which begins at the
Winburn Cabin Site and traverses through the southern portion of the property
(Figure 1). Although this trail was not evident in the area of the Winburn
Cabin Site, it was plainly visible south of Weasel Creek, where the trail had
been cut into the steep slopes. The 'trail is not maintained (fallen trees
cross the path), but 'does appear to still be used. Brown, circle-type
insulators and sections of telephone wire are visible along the trail.
According to LaLande (personal communication, 1987),' this trail first appears
on Forest Service maps in 1908, and thus pre-dates Forest Service
construction. The trail was' probably locally deve!oped to provide access to
Wagner Butte and into the Little Applegate. River'drainage. The trail
continues to be shown on Forest Service maps through -the years, and a map
dated 1922 shows a 'telephone line to the lookout built on Wagner Butte during
the World War I era. A map dated'1963 no longer shows the telephone line,
although maps to the present time continue to show the trail location. The
trail is designated by the Forest Service as Number 965.
LITHI~ SPRINGS PROPERT~
Site ASLS ~1,. 28 acres in size, includes 14 features which reflect various
stages of use of the Ltthia Springs property (except for the' current use by
the Ashland Gun Club). The site is located in the SER of the SE~ of Section
12, T39S~ R1E, %~f, and the SPR of the SPR of Section 7, T39S, R2E, WM, mostly
on the alluvial terrace (Figure 2). This.site was difficult to record because
of the amount of alteration to the property that. has taken place since the
first Euro-American development in 1907, and because of the tremendous amount
of debris scattered across the terrace. The 1~ features we recorded represent
the major features found on the property; Figure 12 illustrates the location
of each feature (also shown are wells drilled by the City).
Feature 1 is a hiStoric garbage dUmp Situated adjacent to Emigrant Creek, and
beside a large, rock outcrop (Figure 12). The dump is fairly extensive in
density and .size; it measures approximately 20x2 m, with.hundreds of items
present. The site 'apparently is still periodically used, as aluminum and
plastic items are common. 'The site has been looted, as small bottles have
been pulled from the' dump and aligned on the rock outcrop.
Features 2, 3, and 10 are similar to each other in appearance. These features
are concrete monoliths, measuring .130x130 cm and approximately four meters
hi~h, with three holes located in the sides. One side has two holes: one 15
cm in diameter located 20 cm above the ground, and the other seven centimeters
in diameter, approximately three meters above the ground. The opposite side
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has a hole identical to the seven centimeter:hole, .but does not have the lower
hole. 'All have' bolts or bolt holes around the circumference. According to
Silvers (Appendix D), these features were associated with the production o£
C02 for the Liquid Carbonic Company prior to 19'29. "'
Enclosed concrete structures measuring 130x360 cs, and 50 cm hi~h, comprise
features 4, 5, and 8; features 4 and 8 have partially collapsed sides or tops,
revealing ~hat the inside is hollow, with concrete baffles extending partially
across the structure from alternating sides. These features probably served
the same purpose as features 2, 3, and 10. Feature 5 also includes the pump
(currently in use) which pumps Lt~hia Water to 'the City of Ashland; the pump
and concrete structure are adjacent to each o~her.
Feature 6 is the concrete foundation of ~he ice. factory, which was built in
1944. The foundation measures 10.7x12.2 m. This feature is located on a low
bench above and overlooking the alluvial terrace.
Feature 7 is an angular concrete wall, measuring 11.7x9.9 m long and
approximately one meter' ht~h; the wall is formed by ~wo straight sections
meeting at 'an angle of approximately 150'. Bud Silvers states that this was a
retaining wall built by his ~randfather (Harry Silvers) to divert Emigrant
Creek and expose Ltthia Springs; this Wall also supported the' bottling works
struck-ute (Appendix D). '
FeatUre 9 and 11 are bo~h flat concrete slabs; Feature 9 measures 9.1x6.1 m
(and appears to be of relatively recent vintage) while Feature 11 measures
11.3x9.1 m. · ,
The re. mains, of the 'Pompadour Chief' cons'tit'utes Feature 12. This tRa
~_nc.r.e_n.e. su.?.errane._an bathhouse.type structure, wi~h ste s lead
.~ o~,uu~ure remains. The feature is divided into ~wo
rooms, separated by a door and a low windo~.; tke. top of the window is arched,
and the words 'Pompadour Chief' .are carve~ tnt:~' ~he arch (Figure 13). This
feature measures 9.?x4.8 m.
Feature 13 is a rock pile measuring approximately 3x4 m, 'and 40 cm high,
located in a shallow draw on the hillside approximately 30 m in elevation
above the alluvial terrace. The rocks have not Been piled long, as lichens
are still evident under some .of the rocks.
Feature 14 consists of a steel bridge across Emi§rant Creek, a concrete
pumphouse, and a retaining wall (Figure 14). The steel bridge, 1.5 m wide and
approximately 30 m long, allowed pedestrian traffic across Emigrant Cr&ek; the
wooden footpath across the bridge no longer remains. .The concrete pumphouse,
situated adjacent to the bridge and ~m~ediately south of Emigrant Creek,
measures 4x4 m. This structure has one door (facing south), and no windows.
The feature area has been built up 'by fill, which is held in place by a
retaining wall. This wall is most evident along Emigrant .Greek, where =he
wall prevents' erosion of the feature area. A concrete stairway leads down to
the creek (through the retaining wall) just east of-the pumphouse. According
to Bud SilVers (Appendix D), this is. t/ae location of the City Spring
ori~inally on the }turphy property. The pumphouse supplied the Lithia %later to
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The Pompadour Chief'as it Appears in 1987.
View to the North.
Figure 14. The City Springs Pumphouse, Steel Bridge over Emigrant Creek, and
Retaining Wall; View to the East.
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the various fountains in Ashland. The fill was. added to keep the area above
Emigrant Creek.
No prehistoric archaeological sites, were located during the survey of either
property. A cryptocrystalline silica (CCS) flake was observed .on the Lithia
Spring property, but close inspection of the immediately surrounding area
failed to reveal any other evidence of a site. This isolated flake was just
above a road cut; it is possible that the flake was brought in with road
gravels. A second CCS Chunk with slightly rounded edges was observed in
alluvial gravels; this chunks appears to have washed in with the other
alluvially deposited rock.
¢iven the historically .reported aboriginal use of mineral springs in the area,
and the reported recovery of a prehistoric artifact at the springs by a city
worker, it was anticipated prior to beginning the survey that a prehistoric
site would be located in this area. There are t~o possible reasons for
failure to observe such a site. First, the site may not have actually been
· used aboriginally, although the recovery of the large prehistoric blade would
appear to refute this idea (it is possible, however, that aboriginal use of
the ar~a was so light that there remains little evidence)' Second (and most
plausible), the historic fill over the alluvial terrace may have covered any
site manifestations. .This possibility is 'supPorted by the-recovery of the
artifact by the city worker, who found the blade within a trench. If this is
the case, a buried site may exist.
Due to the rugged terrain and poor surface visibility, there was a low
likelihood of discovering a prehistoric site on the Winburn Cabin property.
Ctven the presence of prehistoric sites in the surrounding area,, the Winburn
Camp property' may have been aboriginally utilized for hunting and gathering,
but such activities leave little evidence of. use. Because of the steep
slopes, the only area suitable for oc~upatiOn was. the terra.ce area at the
confluence of l~easel Creek and the %~es.t. .-Fork of Ashland Creek, this area was
closely scrutinized (particularly a11' ro~'t throws and the open meadow area)
and no site observed.,
RECOMMENDATIONS
The purpose of this project was to provide information allowing the City of
Ashland to manage the cultural resources on the ~inburn Camp and Lfthia
Springs properties; the management plan for any particular cultural resource
depends to a great extent on the significance .of the resource. The
si~nlficance of a cultural resource ..is usually measured against the criteria
for the National Register of Historic 'Piaces (hereafter referred to as the
National Register), as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations (36CFR60.~)
These criteria are as follows':·
The quality of significance in ~Unerican-history, architecture,
archeology, engineering, and culture is present in districts, sites,
buildings, structureS, and objects that possesses integrity of location,
design, setting, materials, .workmanship, feeling, and association and
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(a) Chat are assocSated with events that' made a broad significant
~e~o~n~r}b_~u_~o_n.~ .~e ~.road ~atte~ of our histo~, or (b) that are
o~ co~=~=ion or · . ....... - .... P , or me=hod
~ a= ~e work o= a ~s=er, or =ha= possess
h~gh ar~s=~u values, or =ha= re r~s~n=
d~s=~n~shable en= ~ _ ._ P _ _ a si~n~f~ean= and
~-~ whose co~onen=s may lack ind~v~d~l.
or (d) =ha~ have Y elUea, or may be l~kely =o 'y~eld, ~nfo~=ion
~or=an= ~n prehis=o~ or h~s=o~ (Federal Regis=er, Vol. ~6, No. 220).
~en ]udge'd a~a~= ~ese era=erda, ~ere can be l~==le do~= that =he Li=h~a
Sprin~s S~=e (~ ~1) eon~ feazes ~ieh make =he site eligible for =he
National Reads=er, Particularly ~r er~=er~on (a). ~e development of.
~hI~d, ~ dts=~sed ~ove. Al~ou~ s~s~qu~nt d~velopments on the
proper~ have had ~ '~au= on ~e integri~ of ~e site, the Pompadour Chief
(Feaze 12), ~e Ct~ Springs p~ho~e and asso=iated s~eel bridge and
retaining wall (Feaze 14), ~d ~e an~lar con=fete retaining wall which
once diverted ~i~an= Creek =o expose Li=hia Springs (Feature 7), are all
ve~ i~ortan= aspects of development of Li~ia Springs, an~ all possess
in~egri~ of lo=a~ion, desi~, se=ting, feeling, ~d association.
It is ~herefore our re=o~en~=ion ~at ~e Li~ia Springs Site (~ ~1) be
nomi~ed to ~e Natio~l Register, and that the site be managed in such a way
as =o protect ~is val~ble =tidal reso~ce. ~e relatively inexpensive way
=o ~ge ~e proper~ and to prese~e ~e histor
would be for ~e Ct~ =o ~..~ .... .ical integri~ of the site
. -= -=au~ =ne area as a ~y-~e park as it w
earlier ~ ~ his=o~ of ~e ~' ...... ( as used
=hem ..... -= ' · ~A~), wl~ ~e histo~ of the
e, ~ ~nce~reClve si~- ~e~ ............. -- park as the
cu~en= ~e of ~e ~ro~. =- ~ ..... Y neme =o ~he public. ~e
~n=egri~ of =he site, as all of ~e fea~res e~tbi= scars from bullets, and
some fea~res have been ser~o~ly 'sea, ed. ~e therefore reco~end =ha= =his
~e of ~e L~a Springs proper~ be d~scon=~nued as soon as possible.
Al=hough no preh~s=oric 's~=e was found' on =he property, ~he reported
abor~g~nai use of m~ne.ral spr~n~s tn =he area, and =he recove~ of a
prehistoric ar=~fac~ by a foyer c~ worker ~nd~ca=es =ha= l~ is probable
that a prehis~orie s~e ~s present. However ~f a
which has been brou=~ ~_~ ~=_ _ , . . site ~s present, =he f~ll
~-~ ..... ~= area has covere~ =he si=e, and while ~h~s fill
~kes ~= ~osSible =o de=e~ne-~f a site ~s present,
pro,et= any s~=es. If, however, subs~face co~=~c=ion activities (such as
=rench~n~) are ~der=aken by ~e 'C~, a s~=e may be dis~rbed. ~e therefore
reco~end ~a=, pr'ior =o any uo~=~c=~on requir~n~ s~surface dis~urbance,
~e C~=y ~e one of ~o op=~o~: (1) h~r~ a professional ar=haeolog~s=
monitor =he subs~face d~s~rbance; or (2) h~re a professional archaeolo~s~
~o ~es=-excava=e =he area =o be ~mpac=ed, ~n order to dete~ne if a si~e w~ll
be impacted.
The si~niflcance of the Winburn Cabin Site (ASAP ~l) in relation to the
National Register criteria is n~t as clear as ~he Lithia Springs Site, and it
appears to us that..the Winburn Cabin Site would, aC best, be a weak candidate
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for inclusion on the National Register. The site possesses only integrity of
location and setting; the only applicable criterion would Be (b) (association
with 'the lives of persons si~nificant in our past). The significance of the
WinBurn Cabin Site ~herefore appears to ride entirely on the importance of
Jesse-~i~u~ tn the histo~ of ~hl~d. ~ile it ts clear that. ~inbu~ had
an ~act on ~hland,' ~e short duration of his stay in ~hland, and- ~he
an~os[~ he created within ~he co~[~ prior ~o his departure, would seem
~o indicate =hat ~e ~nbu~ Cabin S~te would not Be eligible for the National
Re~ister Based on the association wi~h Jess~ ~i~u~.
Although ~he ~[~u~ Cabin Si~e may no~ be eligible for the Nat[o~l Register,
~e s~te is cer=ainly [n~erestin~, and if ~e C[~ so desires, could be
manased as if i= were on ~e Na=io~l Re,is=er. If =he C[~ were. ~o continue
~o ~na~e =he proper~ as [= ~s managed now (wi~h l~t=e'd access, and no
des=~ctive ac~ivi=ies on ~e properS), ~en the site would be protected as
well as if [= were on ~e National
~e second site located on the
d~ site, is a comon ~e of site ~[ch has little s[~[ficance, and is not
elisible for incl,[on on =he National Re,is=er.
be co~[dered tn management pl~ for =he ~[nbu~ c~ property.
. css
Ashland Commercial Club
n.d. Untitled promotional. Brochure, Ashland, Oregon.'
Library' Collection' Azhi~~, 'o~e~;n.: -. ......
Ashland.Heritage Committee
n.d. 'Lithia
Springs, Ashland, 0rego~ (promotional brochure), Ashland,
Oregon. Ashland Public'Library c~ilec~ion, Ashland, Oregon.
Ashland Daily T~dings
1907-1922 Microfilm reels 'in ~he ColleCtion of the Sout/~ern Oregon State
College Library, Ashland, Oregon.
Ashland. Tidings
1922-1929 Microfilm reels in ~he collection of the Southern Oregon State
College Ltbrary~ Ashland, Oregon.
Barnthouse, Verl
1978 Oral History Interview ~60 in ~he Southern Oregon Historical Society
Collection, Jacksonville, Oregon.
Beckham, Stephen Dow
University of Oklahoma Press,'Norman, Oklahoma. '
Briggs, William
1987 Oral History Interview Included as Appendix B.
AShland Public
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Lease between the City of Ashland, by and through its Parks and Recreation
.CommisSion, ("Lessor").and Ashland Gun Club, Inc. ("Lessee") .
RECITALS:
A. On July 27, 1983 Lessor and Lessee extended a sublease on certain property
owned by Lessor outside the City of Ashland. This sublease was extended for a term
expiring March 31, 1998.
B. Lessee desires an extension beyond 1998 and the parties have determined that
the best method in which to accomplish this extension is to enter into a new lease and
terminate what leases, subleases and extensions that may exist between Lessor and
Lessee.
Lessor and Lessee agree:
1. Termination of previous leases and subleases. Any lease, sublease or
extension in effect prior to the date of this lease, including bu{'not limited to a lease
dated May 21, 1968; a document entitled "Sublease" dated December 16, 1969; a
document entitled "Modification of lease" dated December 16, 1969; a document
entitled "Sublease" dated March 30, 1978; a document entitled "Extension of Lease"
dated November 10, 1978; a document entitled "Extension'of Sublease" dated March
30, 1983, and a document entitled "Extension of Lease" dated July 27, 1983 between
Lessor and Lessee concerning the property described in paragraph 2 is terminated
· effectiv, e Ju.ne 1, 1994.
2. Description of property. Lessor leases to Lessee on the following terms and
conditions the property described in the attached Exhibit A and referred to in this lease
as the "leased property". Unless from the context a different meaning is intended, the
term "property" refers to unimproved real property, and the term "premises" refers to
the real property and any improvements located or constructed during the term of 'this
lease. Lessor reserves from this lease:
· 2.1. Uthia Springs water or wate'r facilities including existing and new lines
· which the Lessor shall have the right to install at such places as it deems advisable.
2.2. The right to remove any rock or gravel from the premises. No rock or
gravel shall be removed except after consulting with the Lessee as to the appropriate
areas to remove rock in order to attempt to minimize any impairment of the future
development of the property by Lessee.
Lessor shall make no use of its adjOining property that ur{reasonably interferes with
regularly scheduled events and uses of Lessee on the leased property.
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Lessee shall be liable for any injury or damages to the equipment or service
lines of the utility suppliers that are located on the leased property, resulting from the
negligent or deliberate acts of Lessee, or the agents, employees, invitees or guests of
Lessee.
7. Compliance with law. The Lessee agrees that it will at its expense promptly
observe and comply with all laws, orders, regulations, rules, ordinances and
requirements of Federal, State, County and City governments with respect to the use,
care and control of' the leased property.
8. Representations.
8.1. Inspection. Lessee acknowledges that this lease is accepted and
executed on the basis of Lessee's own examination and. personal knowledge of the
value and cOndition of the leased property; that no representation as to the value,
· condition or repair of the leased property has been made by LeSsor or its agents and
that the Lessee agrees to take the leased property in the condition it is in at the time
of the execution of this lease.
8.2. Prior agreements. This lease is the entire, final and complete agreement
of the parties and supersedes and replaces all prior and existing written or'oral
understandings except as otherwise continued in effect by the terms of this
agreement.
'9. Improvements, alterations, maintenance.
9.1. Alterations or Improvements. Except for alterations or improvements to
increase safety on the existing range, Lessee may make no alterations or
improvements to the leased property without the prior written consent of LeSsor, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. All alterations, or improvements that
Lessee may desire to make to the leased property shall be done by Lessee and at the
expense of Lessee. The term "improvements" means any buildings, structures, or
facilities placed or erected on the leased property. All such work shall be done in a
good and workmanlike manner in compliance with all applicable building and zoning
laws and ordinances.
9.2. Ownership of Improvements. The parties agree that improvements
Placed on the leased property by 'LesSee shall remain the property of the Lessee and
may be removed by the Lessee upon expiration or termination of this lease. All
improvements on the leased property Which remain 30 days after the expiration or
termination of this lease shall, at the option of Lessor, become the property of the
Lessor without additional compensation to the Lessee, free and clear of all such claims
of Lessee or anyone claiming under Lessee and Lessee shall indemnify and defend
Lessor against all liability and loss arising from such claims. However, Lessor may
elect to remove such improvements and charge the expense of such removal to
Lessee. In the event Lessor elects to remove the improvements, Lessor shall make its
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12. Default, The following shall be events of default:
12.1. Rent Delinquency~ Delinquency in the payment of rent in excess of ten
days beyond the rental due date unless specifically extended in writing by Lessor.
12.2. NonCompliance. Failure of Lessee to comply with. any term or condition
or fulfill any obligation of this lease (other than the payment of rent or other charges
within thirty days) after writt, en notice by Lessor specifying the nature of the default
with reasonable particularity. If the default is of such a nature that it cannot be
completely remedied within the thirty day period, this provision shall be complied with
if Lessee begins correction of the default within the thirty day period and thereafter
proceeds with reasonable diligence and in good faith to effect the 'remedy as soon as
practicable.
12.3. Liens. Failure to remove any lien or encumbrance plaCed upon the
leased lands.
13. Remedies. Lessor shall have the following remedies in addition to other'
equitable or legal rights and remedies in the event LesSee is in default under the terms'
of this lease agreement:
13.1. Re-enter. Lessor may re-enter the premises immediately and remove the
property and personnel of Lessee, store the property in a public warehouse or at a
place selected by Lessor, at the expense of Lessee.
13.2. Terminate. After re-entry Lessor may terminate the lease on giving ·
written notice of termination to Lessee. Without such notice, re-entry will not terminate
the lease..On termination Lessor may recover from Lessee ail damages :proximately
resulting from the breach, including the. cost of recovering the premises and the worth
of the balance of this lease over the reasonable rental value of the .premises for the
remainder of the lease term, which sum shall be immediately due Lessor from Lessee.
14. Taxes, liens. LesSee shall pay all taxes or assessments levied upon the 'leased
premises during the term of the lease. Lessee shall not cause any liens or
encumbrances-to be imposed upon the leased 'premises and if any lien or
encumbrance is imposed upon such premises, Lessee shall proceed immediately to
remove the lien or encumbrance.
15. Holdover. If the Lessee does not vacate the leaSed premises at the time
required, the Lessor shall have the option to treat the Lessee as. a Lessee from month
to month, subject to all the provisions of this .lease except the proviSion. for term.
16.' Assignment.~ Lessee shall not assign this lease or sublet the premises without
first obtaining Lessor's written consent which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
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LAND DESCRIPTION
1/2 £nch d£ame~e.~, bxoAze cap ~£~ua~ed ~h¢ Sec~£on Coxnex common
· o Sec£ion~ 12 and 13, To~n~h£p 39 Sou~h, Range I Ea~ and
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gaZvan£zed £xon pEpe ~££~ mu~Axoom ~op ~£~aJ;..e~ al ~he ACCEPTED
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Range;
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coxAex o6 ,t~a~ .t.,'cac~ o6 £a~d a.~ ~e..t. iox~h £n Uo£~m¢ 182,' Page 379
o6 ~Ae Deed Recoxct.~ o6 ~acb.~o~ Coun..t.y,
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CITIZENS BANK OF ASHLAND ~o the CITY OF ASHLAND and ~¢~ iox~A £n
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OAegoA;
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DonaC£on Land Claim No. 51, ~a. Zd To~n~h£p aAA Range;
Exh£b£,t. ' A '
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resources for the future.
This program is co-sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and
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A limited number of scholarships are available to ensure the cultural diversity of
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