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42 °F Forecast | Road Cams Thursday, February 26, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People CLASSIFIEDS Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Find a Rental Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Email Story to a Friend January 21, 2004 Ashland continues hearing on planned condo-complex By BILL CHOY Mail Tribune ASHLAND — A City Council decision on a controversial proposal to build a multi-floor condominium and commercial complex behind the Ashland Springs Hotel will have to wait until Thursday. Because public testimony was not completed by 9:30 p.m., the remaining public testimony and council decision was moved, by ordinance, to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the council chambers. A standing-room-only crowd attended the meeting anxious to see the outcome. The proposed structure, proposed by Ed and Tanya Bemis of Ashland, calls for a four-story building of approximately 58,000 square feet of usable space and 82,000 square feet when all portions of the building are included. The majority of the square footage would be in parking spaces, mainly to be used by hotel guests. The development would include condominiums, including one set aside for affordable housing, and retail space. The property is located off Hargadine Street, where a lot used for hotel parking is now located. Before the issue was discussed, council member Chris Hearn asked to be excused because of a possible conflict of interest. The law firm he works for represents the Ashland Springs Hotel, which owns the property. Last month, members of a group calling itself Citizens For Responsible Government filed an appeal. Opponents of the proposal have said it will not fit in with the rest of downtown and be larger than allowed in the city’s new "big box ordinance." Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback 3 WEEKS FREE! ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S RESOURCES Oregon Road Conditions & Cams SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Food for Thought Wellness Connection Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities Prime Times