Minutes
Community Development/Engineering Services Building –
Historic Commissioners Present: Dale Shostrom, Keith Swink, Rob Saladoff, Terry Skibby, Jay Leighton, Allen Crutcher, and Henry Baker
Absent Members: Sam Whitford
Council Liaison: Jack Hardesty - Absent
High School Liaison: None Appointed
SOU Liaison: None Appointed
Staff Present: Derek Severson, Assistant Planner, Billie Boswell, Administration
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING
At 7:04, Chairman Dale Shostrom called the regular meeting to order.
Chairman Shostrom and the Historic Commissioners welcomed new Commissioner Allen Crutcher.
Chairman Shostrom asked that the minutes be changed on
PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Site:
Map & Taxlot: 391E90CA #13600
Owners: Russell & JoAnn Manzone
Jesse Blue, representing the owners, described the details of the new structure as requested by the Historic Commission in their conditions of approval from the July 6, 2005 meeting. Chairman Shostrom pointed out the three bump-outs were not shown on the side elevations. He also was concerned about the varying sizes and roof treatments on the three bump-outs. It was also suggested that a shed dormer be used over the bump-outs. Mr. Giordano felt the position of the diamond window in the gable was out of scale.
Chairman Shostrom made a motion to revise the conditions of the original approval as follows:
1. 1”x6” trim boards be used on corners and windows
2. Lap siding have a 5”-6” reveal, smooth side out if Hardiplank is used.
3. The three bump-outs have shed dormers and be consistent in depth with an 18”- 24” overhang.
4. The window style be consistent. Double-hung windows are recommended.
5. Suggested making the diamond gable window smaller but left at the same wall height.
Ms. Leighton seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.
Site: 160 Helman
Applicant: Jim Batzer
Commissioner Crutcher disclosed that he had done some work for Mr. Batzer a couple of years ago.
Mark Knox, representing the applicants, described the mixed-use, multi-storied building that is proposed to replace the existing 1948 single-story warehouse in the E-1 zone. The approximately 200-foot building would sit facing Helman Street between Van Ness Street and an alley and abutting the rear of the SOS Plumbing Service yard. The frontage design was broken up into three distinct sections to appear as three different buildings to minimize the scale and mass along
Most of the Commissioners were concerned about the mass and scale. Mr. Giordano felt it was incompatible with the residences across the street; he noted that while the neighborhood was zoned multi-family residential it had a decidedly single-family feeling. He indicated that the monotony of the roof forms made the central area read as one mass. Ms. Leighton and Mr. Crutcher made suggestions to stagger the overall heights and/or stepping the roof height on the middle section to break up the mass. Chairman Shostrom felt three stories was too tall and recommended two stories as sufficient. Mr. Crutcher pointed out the eight-foot pedestrian corridor to the rear of the building was much too narrow and tall. Chairman Shostrom suggested extending the second story over the parking in the back to provide for more square footage in a shorter, two-story structure that could also eliminate the plain look of the back. Chairman Shostrom and Mr. Saladoff both suggested that a better sense of entry needed to be provided, and several members indicated that more public/plaza space was needed, and that they would prefer to see a separation between buildings to break up the monotony of the central form. Mr. Crutcher noted that he was less concerned with plaza area than with developing a working streetscape.
Site:
Applicant: Ron Yamaoka
Commissioner Giordano disclosed that he is the architect on the project and recused himself from the meeting.
Bill Emerson, representing the owner, described a mixed-use, three-story building consisting of restaurant facilities on the ground floor, commercial offices on the second floor, and two residential units on the third floor. He showed color drawings of the building and a composite streetscape showing how the building would blend with the existing buildings in the area.
Overall, the Commissioners were impressed with the scale and design of the building, feeling it would compliment the downtown streetscape. Mr. Saladoff commented that the side elevation off the alley (
State Historic Preservation Office Contractor Directory
Ms. Leighton passed on information to the Historic Commissioners that SHPO was interested in adding to their list of contractors interested in Historic Restoration work. The Commissioners were unsure of the intent or scope of what SHPO is looking for. Do they also want Designers and Architects? What qualifications are needed? Ms. Leighton agreed to contact SHPO to get more information and report back to the Historic Commission.
OLD BUSINESS
September 8th |
Skibby, Swink, Saladoff |
September 15th |
Skibby, Whitford, Shostrom |
September 22nd |
Skibby, Crutcher, Saladoff |
September 29th |
Skibby, Baker, Leighton |
October 6th |
Skibby, Giordano, Whitford |
B. Project Assignments for Planning Actions
PA #2000-120 |
485 “A” Street (Steve Hoxmeier) |
Shostrom |
PA #2002-100 |
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Leighton |
PA #2004-026 |
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Giordano |
PA #2004-018 |
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Swink |
PA #2004-100 |
80 Wimer (Tom & Kathy Petersen) |
Whitford |
PA #2004-102 |
832 “A” Street (Ilene Rubenstein) |
Saladoff |
PA #2004-110 |
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Whitford |
PA #2004-115 |
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Swink |
PA #2004-138 |
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Saladoff |
PA #2004-150 |
87 |
Shostrom |
PA #2004-154 |
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Leighton |
PA-#2004-160 |
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Swink |
PL#2005-00039 |
150 N. Pioneer (Stan Potocki & Bruce McLean) |
Leighton |
PL#2005-00869 |
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Swink |
PL#2005-01043 |
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Leighton |
PL#2005-01226 |
820 “C” Street (Randy & Helen Ellison) |
Shostrom |
C. Co-Sponsorship with Conservation Commission for Fall Workshop – No report
D. Lithia Springs National Register Nomination – Ms. Harris had not received any information yet.
E. Multiple Listing Survey for National Register of Historic Places – No report
F. Single Family Residential Design Standards – No report
G. Brown Bag Meeting – No report
NEW BUSINESS – None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Historic Commission meeting will be on October 5, 2005 at 7:00 pm in the Siskiyou Room.
With a motion by Skibby and second by Leighton, it was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m.