ASHLAND HISTORIC COMMISSION
Minutes
Community Development/Engineering Services Building – 51 Winburn Way – Siskiyou Room
Historic Commissioners Present: Dale Shostrom, Molly Owens-Stevenson, Terry Skibby, Henry Baker, Sam Whitford, Keith Swink, Jay Leighton, Tom Giordano (came in at 7:45)
Absent Commission Members: Rob Saladoff
Council Liaison: Vacant
High School Liaison: None Appointed
SOU Liaison: None Appointed
Staff Present: Maria Harris, Senior Planner, Billie Boswell, Administration
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:05 pm, Chairman Dale Shostrom called the Historic Commission meeting to order.
Mr. Skibby questioned the reference to a “blue metal roof”. He did not remember the applicant stating the color as blue. Ms. Boswell agreed to confirm with the applicants on the proposed color of the roof.
Mr. Whitford made a motion to approve the minutes with the correction made and it was seconded by Ms. Owens-Stevenson. The motion passed unanimously by the commissioners present.
PUBLIC FORUM: No speakers
PUBLIC HEARING
Planning Action 2006-01546
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Modification of a Previously Approved Site Review & Tree Removal Permit
Ron Yamaoka/Bill Emerson
Chairman Shostrom read the description of the project and verified there were no ex parte contacts. He noted that Tom Giordano, who is an architect on the project, had recused himself from the Historic Commission meeting until after the
Ms. Harris displayed the plans showing the building reduced to 2-stories, changes in some of the architectural details and two exterior finish options. The remaining uses would be a restaurant on the first floor and residential units on the second floor. She said she added a condition to the Staff Report that the exterior finishes must be approved by the Historic Commission.
Bill Emerson,
Mr. Skibby asked about the roofing and window materials. Mr. Emerson said they were using a grey metal roof with thin ridges and grey metal window frames.
There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, the public meeting was closed.
Chairman Shostrom was concerned about the large blank space above the second story windows and suggested the windows be enlarged from 5-feet high to 6-feet high or that the cornice be lowered by one foot. He also was uncomfortable with the curb change, but Ms. Harris explained that the curb changes were not part of this application. Those changes would be reviewed when the building permit application is submitted.
Chairman Shostrom made a motion to recommend approval of the Modification of the Site Review with the following design recommendations:
Mr. Baker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
(Mr. Giordano arrived for the rest of the Historic Commission meeting).
DISCUSSION ITEM(S):
A. PA-2005-02105,
a. Windows removed on side elevation because they were too close to the property line to meet building code requirements.
b. The elevator shaft was moved into the interior of the building
c. Windows will be aluminum clad
d. Canopy will be powder-coated black metal
e. Mesh in railings and screens will be stainless or galvanized
f. Four glass-block windows added (in the closets)
g. Recessed entries into retail space (powder-coated aluminum)
h. Corrugated metal roof to be used on the entry structure to roof deck
i. Center doors on 3rd story changed to windows with plaster below
j. Parapet 1’4” higher on roof to meet railing codes for the roof deck
k. Canopies removed over doors on rear elevation
l. Skylights added to slanted roof on the roof access structure
m. Planters were replaced by storage benches on 2nd story
n. Tumbled brick veneer for the east and a portion of the south exteriors
Chairman Shostrom made a motion to approve the revised plans with the following conditions:
a. Woven metal fabric for the railings and screens needs to have a satin or galvanized finish
b. Brick veneer needs to be a smooth, square brick pattern (not a tumbled look)
c. Black powder-coating is too high contrast. Use a dark color such as dark bronze.
d. Applicant to resubmit brick veneer and metal color samples within 30 days.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Giordano and approved unanimously.
Since Mr. Kistler was not present to discuss the North Main & Glenn Street project, the Commissioners agreed to change the agenda to allow Mr. Kramer to present his information on Items C. and D. under Old Business.
OLD BUSINESS
C. Lithia Fountain Repair – George Kramer shared that the fountain damage was extensive and much of it had been removed and a temporary explanatory sign installed. The steel cleats that supported the basins had rusted and failed. The “donut” section of the granite stand was in bad shape. The granite base and cap were in good shape. A determination was made that all of the plumbing would need to be replaced using PEX tubing which would hold up to the corrosiveness of the water. The basins would need to be supported by a separate framework that could be covered by granite veneer cut from the original “donut” section. The basins would be aluminum cast from a 1927 vintage basin and powder-coated white to look like porcelain. Because of the corrosiveness of the water, it was recommended that the fountain valves be removed and replaced by constant running bubblers that would also prevent the carbon dioxide from building up pressure. The metal plaque would be removed from the granite because of the water damage it causes and it would be placed on a separate free-standing sign. The Commissioners agreed to all of the suggestions.
D. Historic Reconnaissance Survey Status – George Kramer described that the preliminary assessment of the Ashland North study area revealed two primary concentrations of historically significant development. The first, immediately adjacent to the Skidmore-Academy Historic District and the railroad line and on over to
DISCUSSION ITEMS: (continued)
B. Pre-Application Review:
OLD BUSINESS (continued)
September 7th |
Cancelled |
September 14th |
Terry, Keith, Henry |
September 21st |
Terry, Sam, Dale |
September 28th |
Terry, Jay, Rob |
October 5th |
Terry, Keith, Jay |
B. PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS FOR PLANNING ACTIONS
PA #2000-120 |
485 “A” Street (Steve Hoxmeier) |
Shostrom |
PA #2004-102 |
832 “A” Street (Ilene Rubenstein) |
Saladoff |
PA #2004-110 |
150 Church St (Robert M. Saladoff) |
Whitford |
PA #2004-138 |
234 Vista St (Sid & Karen DeBoer) |
Saladoff |
PA #2004-154 |
180 Lithia Way (Archerd & Dresner) |
Leighton |
PA-#2004-160 |
685 A Street (William Reeves) |
Swink |
PL#2005-01226 |
820 “C” Street (Randy & Helen Ellison) |
Shostrom |
PL#2005-01674 |
11 First Street (Ron Yamaoka) |
Skibby |
PL#2005-02105 |
145 East Main St (Urban Development Services/SERA Arch) |
Giordano/Baker |
PL#2005-01307 |
125 Sherman Street (Russ Dale) |
Shostrom |
PL#2006-00057 |
247 Third Street (Marc Valens & Anne Golden) |
Saladoff |
PA#2006-00441 |
160 Nob Hill (ARU-Dan Heller & Don Sever) |
Whitford |
PA#2006-00453 |
175 North Main (First Methodist Church Remodel) |
Swink |
PA#2006-00875 |
520 Fairview Street (Stewart Ward-Porch) |
Swink |
PA#2006-00877 |
A Street between 5th & 6th Streets (Tax Lot 6507 – Jerry Kenefick) |
Leighton |
PA#2006-00612 |
160 Helman (Siskiyou LLC & James Batzer) |
Shostrom |
D. (Continued) Historic Reconnaissance Survey – The Commissioners discussed setting up a Study Session and Goal Setting meeting for Monday, Oct 23rd or Tuesday Oct. 24th or Thursday, Oct. 26th. Nov. 16th was also a possibility. Consensus was to meet in the Siskiyou Room and then go for dinner at Thai Pepper. Ms. Harris said she would check to get approval for the staff time and will also check for budget approval. Ms. Boswell agreed to coordinate with the Commissioners schedules to determine which date and time would work best.
E. Lithia Springs National Register Nomination – No Report
F. Single Family Residential Design Standards – No Report
G. Co-Sponsorship with Conservation Commission for Fall Workshop – No Report
NEW BUSINESS
A. Demolition Ordinance Revisions – Ms. Harris explained that the proposed demolition ordinance revision would require any request for demolition of any building within the City that is more than 45 years old be reviewed by the Historic Review Board for comments. Ms. Harris said if something comes before the Review Board that the Commissioners feel uncomfortable with, the meeting could be delayed to the next Review Board meeting where more Commissioners could be contacted to attend. Chairman Shostrom said this gives the Historic Commission the opportunity to make comment on all demolitions within the City and a chance to better educate the public. There was a consensus of approval among the Commissioners on the proposed ordinance.
B. Historic Information Signs – Revised Locations – The Parks Commission denied the request to place one of the historic information signs in
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Historic Commission meeting will be on October 4, 2006 at 7:00 pm in the Siskiyou Room.
With a motion by Ms. Leighton and a second by Mr. Baker, it was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m.