File #: PC 17-138    Version: 1 Name: Appeal of HRB's decision to approve the 6 Cottage Style Homes in Canemah
Type: Planning Item Status: Public Hearing
File created: 11/6/2017 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 11/15/2017 Final action:
Title: AP 17-04: Appeal of the Historic Review Board's August 22, 2017 Decision to Approve the Designs of Six (6) Cottage Style Homes in the Canemah Historic District
Sponsors: Laura Terway
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. AP 17-04 Staff Report and Recommendation, 3. Exhibit 1: Appeal Submittal, 4. Exhibit 2: Applicant's Response to Appeal, 5. Exhibit 3: Public Comments from Karen Blaha, 6. Exhibit 4: Notice of Decision MD 17-01, MD 17-02, MD 17-03, MD 17-04, MD 17-05, and MD 17-06, 7. Exhibit 5: Staff Report MD 17-01, MD 17-02, MD 17-03, MD 17-04, MD 17-05, and MD 17-06, 8. Exhibit 5a: Vicinity Map, 9. Exhibit 5b: Applicant's Narrative and Plans, 10. Exhibit 5c: Previous Proposal for HR 16-09, HR 16-10, HR 16-11, HR 16-12, HR 16-13, and HR 16-14, 11. Exhibit 5d: Public Comments
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AP 17-04: Appeal of the Historic Review Board's August 22, 2017 Decision to Approve the Designs of Six (6) Cottage Style Homes in the Canemah Historic District

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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Based on the analysis and findings, Staff recommends that City Commission deny the appeal and affirm the Historic Review Board’s decision approving file MD 17-01 - MD 17-06 with conditions. If needed, staff will return on December 6, 2017 with findings for adoption consistent with the Commission’s deliberation and decision.

BACKGROUND:
On August 22, 2017, the Oregon City Historic Review Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the proposed six (6) unit cottage style development with conditions of approval (MD 17-01, MD 17-02, MD 17-03, MD 17-04, MD 17-05, and MD 17-06), including elimination of one unit (Unit #2), resulting in the approval of a development including five (5) dwelling units on four lots. The five homes vary in size between 600 to 1,100 square feet. The development has been proposed near the corner of 4th Ave and Miller St., within the Canemah Historic District. Two homes that contribute to the significance of the Historic District flank both sides of the properties’ 4th Avenue frontage, including the Casady House located at the corner of 4th Ave and Miller Street, which is highly visible. The property is encumbered by geologic hazards, a wetland and has an approximately 1200 square foot unimproved alley right of way running along the east side, connecting to 4th Avenue and running parallel to Miller Street. For this reason, the request included a number of preservation incentives to allow a portion of the proposed development to be located within the setbacks.
The notice of appeal filed by the Friends of Canemah and Paul Edgar, identifies 11 appeal issues. OCMC 17.50.190 provides that only those issues raised in the notice of appeal may be considered before the City Commission on appeal. Therefore, no issues, beyond those raised in the notice of appea...

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