Meeting Minutes
Community Development/Engineering Services Building –
CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING, 7:00 pm
Historic Commissioners Present: Dale Shostrom, Terry Skibby, Allison Renwick, James Watkins, Keith Swink
Absent Commission Members: Sam Whitford, Alex Krach, Henry Baker, Tom Giordano
Council Liaison: Eric Navickas, absent
High School Liaison: None Appointed
SOU Liaison: None Appointed
Staff Present: Planner: Angela Barry; Clerk: Billie Boswell;
Mr. Watkins moved to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2009 meeting. Mr. Swink seconded the motion. The minutes were approved unanimously.
PUBLIC FORUM: There being no one wishing to speak, Chairman Shostrom closed the Public Forum.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A. PLANNING ACTIONS: 2009-00554
SUBJECT PROPERTIES:
APPLICANT: Stratford Inn
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Review approval and a modification of the existing Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a 28-seat outdoor café at the Stratford Inn Hotel located at
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Retail Commercial; ZONING: C-1; ASSESSOR’S MAP #: 39 1E 09 AC; TAX LOTS: 14400, 14500 & 14600
Ms. Barry reviewed the proposal pointing out that the “S” sign shown would not be allowed per the City’s sign code. Chairman Shostrom pointed out that the seating wall on the west side of the designated patio area would encroach into the setback. Ms. Barry said a Public Work’s encroachment permit would be required. Staff had no other issues with the proposal.
No one representing the Stratford Inn was in attendance and no one in the audience had comments. Chairman Shostrom closed the public hearing.
Mr. Watkins and Ms. Renwick felt the outdoor seating would enhance the corner. Mr. Skibby asked if additional parking would be required. Ms. Barry said it wasn’t an issue because, as an accessory to the hotel, there was already plenty of parking available. Mr. Watkins confirmed that there was seating for 28 as stated. Ms. Barry said it included the wall and bench seating shown. Mr. Skibby felt it added life to the street.
Mr. Skibby made a motion to recommend approval of the project. Ms. Renwick seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously.
B. PLANNING ACTIONS: 2009-00555
SUBJECT PROPERTIES:
APPLICANT: Karin Onkka
DESCRIPTION: A request for Site Review and Conditional Use Permit approval to operate a two-unit Traveler’s Accommodation (including an owner’s unit plus one guest unit) for the property located at
Ms. Barry explained that this was a reactivation of a pre-existing Traveler’s Accommodation and that there would be no changes to the existing structure. Chairman Shostrom pointed out that the off-street parking space appeared to encroach into the City right-of-way. The applicant, Karin Onkka, stated she was unsure of exactly where the property line was. Ms. Renwick confirmed that the single-family residence was being converted from one unit to one unit plus a traveler’s accommodation unit and there would be no loss of a rental space. Mr. Watkins asked about which areas of the home were “shared space” and Ms. Onkka said it would be the laundry and basement storage areas only.
There being no further questions and no one in the audience to speak, the public meeting was closed.
Mr. Skibby felt it was a good use of the property and well maintained. Ms. Renwick liked that it would not take away a full time rental.
Mr. Watkins made a motion to approve the project. Mr. Swink seconded the motion and is passed unanimously.
There was consensus of the Commissioners to hear the Elks Club preliminary plans next.
COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
PreApp for
Ms. Barry explained that the Ashland Elks Lodge was proposing to construct a balcony on the rear of the
The applicant, Chris Garcia, Exulted Ruler of the Ashland Elks Lodge #944, explained the history of the building, the recent interior remodels, and the design plans for the new balcony of the rear of the building. He said they would use all metal materials for fire safety and planned on screening the existing mechanical equipment. The metal railing would be compatible with the railing in the front of the building except straight stock would be used instead of curved. He presented the Commissioners with two different sized mesh screening materials and the larger-holed pattern was preferred. A proposed awning would not be in the budget for this year so umbrellas would be used for sun and rain shelter. Chairman Shostrom felt some kind of greenery would soften the look. Overall, the Commissioners were supportive of the project.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Review Board Schedule
June 4th |
Terry, Keith, Henry |
June 11th |
Terry, Sam |
June 18th |
Terry, Henry, Allison |
June 25th |
Terry, Jim, Tom |
July 2nd |
Terry, Dale, Alex |
July 9th |
Terry, Keith, Jim |
B. Project Assignments For Planning Actions – Add 555 Siskiyou, Watkins
BD-2007-00545 |
|
Skibby |
BD-2007-01764 |
160 Helman (Batzer-Comm Bldgs) {Permit not issued-expired} |
Shostrom/Giordano |
PA-2007-01939 |
175 Lithia Wy (formerly 165 Lithia) Archerd & Dresner-Mixed Use Bldg –(No Permit yet) |
Renwick |
PA-2008-00596 |
165 W Fork – New SFR on hillside (Ashley Jensen) (project on hold per appl) |
Swink/Shostrom |
BD-2008-01892 |
637/649 E Main – 2 Additional motel units (Runkel) (finalled) |
Renwick |
BD-2008-01896 |
281 |
Whitford |
BD-2008-01995 |
|
Skibby |
PA-2009-00554 |
555 Siskiyou-Stratford Inn outside eating area |
Watkins |
C. Single Family Residential Design Standards – No report
COMMISSION ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA – cont.
Mr. Skibby said he met with Paul Christensen about the Audio Tour script and clarified some of the historical information. He said Mr. Christensen will rewrite and resubmit the script.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Renwick announced that she had withdrawn her resignation from the board and will continue to serve out her term.
Mr. Skibby said the next Mayor’s Brown Bag Lunch meeting will be the fourth Friday, June 26th. He will attend.
The next Historic Commission meeting will be on July 8, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Siskiyou Room.
It was the unanimous decision of the Commission to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.