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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20030702�$tir `oG WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORIC DISTRICT. COMMISSION r w4\ County Administrative Annex 80 West Baltimore Street _ j Hagerstown, Maryland 21740-6003 Telephone: 240-313-2430 FAX: 240-313-2431 sAYLPl, Deaf and Hard of Hearing call 7-1-1 for Maryland Relay AGENDA HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND CONFERENCE ROOM 1A & B WASHINGTON COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE ANNEX 80 WEST BALTIMORE STREET JULY 2, 2003 7:00PM M A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Minutes — June 4, 2003 D. Communications & Bills E. Unfinished Business 1. Permits #2002-09083 & 09084 (Todd and Tracey Bowman, 7202 Dam #4 Road)* F. Budget G. New Business 1. Demolition Permits, Westfields* 2. National Register Nominations(for distribution during meeting -action during August meeting) a. Leitersburg Historic District b. Rockledge c. Donnelly House d. Kefauver Place 3. Proposed Rural Village Zoning District* H. Other Business I. Executive Session J. Adjournment * = written material enclosed \HDC\AJUL03.wpd NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MAY MEET IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 10.508, STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE. ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND. INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT. CONTACT PERMITS DEPARTMENT AT (301) 791-3065 VOICE/TDD TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS NO LATER THAN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. www.washco-md.net RECYCLEDPAPER' rroject No: P2002-0374 ctivity No: 2002-09034 ermit Type: RES-ADD oh Address: 7202 DAM #4 ROAD SR Location: LOR 7202 DAM #4 ROAD Parcel No: 066-19-0029-00000 oning Dist: C CONSERVATION, Floodplain: A 10 Applicant. BOWMAN FARMS LLC 7661 DAM #4 ROAD SHARPSBURG MD Owner: BOWMAN F Contractor: CMS LLC Contractor License No: es rip ' n: 4X4 OPEN DECK 21782 Status: PENDING Applied: Sep 30, 2002 Approved: Phone Number: 301-223-6152 Phone Number: 301-223-6152 Phone Number: 'ode Enforced: 1995 CABO 1&2 FAMILY DWELLING aluation: Ssoo.00 oundation Size: 4X4 Construction Type: PDS Extrior 'Ubl of Heat...: N/A AireConditionin Finish.: WOOD ublic Sewer.. N Septic.. g• N e'ublic Water.. ......• EXISTING N Time Existed.. ,as. ...... N Well.. ' :as....c. "' ..: EXISTING N Time Existed... New Baths: New Units: ETBACKS ,ot Tract Area ,ot Area. Per Family ront Yard Setback ear Yard Setback 'eft Side Setback 'fight Side Setback lot Width Proposed 216 ACRES 216 ACRES • 1000.00 2000.00 1200.00 1300.00 1000 00 New Bedrooms 000. Minimum by Ordinance 3 ACRES 3 ACRES 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 he signature below by 300.00 Dias signed the e the reviewer is an indication that the applicant •P rmit a >erform the work in accordance with the conditions of this e application signature sheet and thereby agrees to permit REV:.ED BY: Project No: P2002_0324 ctivity No: 2002_09083 ermit Type: RES-ADD bb Address: 7202 DAM #4 ROAD SH Location: LOR 7202 DAM #4 ROAD Parcel No: 066-19-0029-0000.0 oning Dist: C CONSERVATION Floodplain: A Applicant: BOWMAN FA JS 7661 DAM#4 LLC #4 ROAD SHARPSBURG , MD Owner: BOWMAN FARMS LLC Contractor: Contractor License No: )esc 1ption: 3X5 OPEN DECK 21782 Status: PENDING Applied: Sep 30, 2002! Approved: Phone Number: 301.-223-6152 Phone Number: 301-223-6152 Phone. Number: :ode Enforced: 1995 CABO 1&2 FAMILY DWELLING /aluation: $500.00 foundation 1 Size: 3X5 Construction Type: PDS Exterior Finish.: •' Air Conditioning: N YPe of Heat...: N/A OD ?ublic Sewer.. N Septic.; ?ublic Water.. N Time Existed; EXISTING 'lectric..., N WeTime.Exist d, EXISTING e New Baths: ET13ACKS New Units:.. New Bedrooms: 000 ILLot Tract Area Proposed Minimum b ot Area Per Family. 216 ACRES Y Ordinance 'rout 216. ACRES 3 ACRES Yard Setback 3 ACRES 1000,60 Left Side Setback 2000. 00 50.0.0 tear Yard Setback tight Side Setback 1200.00 50.00 Lot Width 1300,00 50,00 1000.00 50.00 The signature below by 300.00 las signed the the reviewer is an indication that the applicant permit application signature sheet and thereby agrees to perform the work in accordance with the conditions of this permit. REVIEWED BY: cull `'\%__.orru.i' pOr NAC �� � BRRKE.�EY Ducrc1 R R.�� OOUryTY TO MARTINSBURG TO MARTIN59UP o - DAM Porn cis &'Z --113l I Zoo2-x40433 ZooZ-050%I A. MARYLAND PREPARED. BY THE. /TENT OF TRANSPORTATION I 9] 106) msHEFXEPosrowN F9 SO ti 7 OO Lappans jNsmsi p,EOSwLLE J PO. ,.. W Shat) s(JGO R SURE/SIDE IN DE' BRIDGE Flickelsj 9 CUPC ✓fsNo / I 0 f EN I NO d N ^ f } r'0\O C109: rli Olam EAS s PORCH NPS Form 10-900-a (8-86) OMB Approval No, 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register Of Historic Places William Hagerman Farmstead Continuation Sheet Name of Property Section 7 Page 1 Washington Co., Maryland county and State Physical Description: Along a gravel lane leading. from Dam #4 Road stands the William Hagerman Farmstead. The lane is actually an extension of Woburn Road that led to the Potomac River and the C&O Canal. The house and domestic outbuildings are on the north side of the lane, facing south, while remnants of the bam and agricultural outbuildings are on the south side. A stone retaining wall defines the yard space around the house. The buildings date from the1860s, and include a two and a half story, five bay Italianate-influenced house, a brick kitchen/dwelling, a stone root cellar, frame wash house and sheds, ruins of a brick end bank barn, ruins of a blacksmith shop, wagon shed, chicken coops and hog pen. An unusual feature of the complex is a long barrel- vaulted space beneath the barn.ramp. The brick -lined arched space had a door at each end and must have been used for storing orchard products. The landscape is mostly open meadowland. Recent tree growth has overtaken the barn area and agricultural compound within the farmstead. Active farming ceased for this place some years ago. Resource Count: 4 contributing buildings (house, secondary dwelling/kitchen, wagon shed, wash house). 1 contributing structure (barrel vaulted cellar beneath the bam bank). Other sheds and outbuildings are considered to be contributing, but not counted. The bam ruin is not counted. The nominated area includes approximately five acres to include the building complex and their setting. The acreage of the whole farm is 369. General Description: The main house is a two and a half story, five bay brick dwelling with a raised cellar lit by, six light half windows along the south elevation. Constructed into sloping ground, the south - facing house has less exposure at the north and west elevations. A double porch, three tiered, extends across the east gable end of the house. A brick wall, an extension of the north elevation of the house forms a partial enclosure for the porch, finished off with windows at each story level. This type of porch recalls the more typical mid 19'h century recessed double porch found on many farmhouses in mid -Maryland. The porch has a fancy railing and balustrade at the upper level and a simple three -rail system at the main level. The three -rail balustrade is a replacement of the original. Also, the porch was restructured some time ago and cut back about a foot from its original depth. The front elevation of the house has five bays with a central entrance. The brick walls are laid in common bond with widely spaced header rows, resting on limestone foundations. Windows at the two main levels have segmentally arched tops and six over six sash and pairs of louvered shutters with arched tops to correspond with the windows. The louvers are movable. nro rorm 1Us00-a (8-86) OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 . United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of. Historic Places Williaml9agermanFarinstead Continuation Sheet Name of Property Section 8 Page 1 Statement of Significance: Summary Washington Co., Maryland County and State The William Hagerman Farmstead is significant.under National Register Criterion C as an exceptionally intact example of an 1860s vernacular interpretation of the Italianate architectural style. Few of.the farmhouse's original architectural features have been changed over its 140 -year continuous Hagerman/Downey family ownership. Exterior features, particularly the elaborate front entrance porch, remain completely intact. The gable -end double porch with its rear brick enclosure is an unusual adaptation of the more common double recessed porch, a vernacular feature found on many mid 19'h century farmhouses in the mid -Maryland and south-central Pennsylvania region. Interior details, including a plaster ceiling medallion, Italianate inspired mantelpieces, grain -painted doors, and original moldings, all contribute to the remarkable retention of the builder's original intent_ The service kitchen in the cellar combined with the small out-kitchen/secondary dwelling immediately east of the main house and the compliment of agricultural and domestic buildings, complete the image of the upper class rural lifestyle that the refinements of the house imply. Historic Co>-ttext Permanent British and European contact with what is now Washington County occurred through two separate and distinct processes. One involved eastern Maryland investors, non- residents, taking up large tracts of land for the purpose of eventual. subdivision and lease or sale. The other involved German farmers entering Maryland from Philadelphia area and southeastern Pennsylvania. The process of establishing occupation of the land involved first, making a claim and obtaining a warrant. A warrant authorized a survey of the land. When the prospective claimant had his warrant, he could then proceed with the survey, the second step in establishing title to the land. The survey involved precise mapping of the parcel, defining its boundaries. The third and final step in the process was issuance of a "patent" which actually granted ownership rights to the land. One person could undertake the whole process, or a prospective landowner could transfer his warrant or survey to someone else. Washington County was in that part of Maryland, which was often in colonial period records referred to as "the Barrens." The early landscape was not fully forested and contained areas of relatively open meadow and occasional rock outcrops. These rocky, open areas were perceived as infertile and described as barrens. As a result of the concept that the backcountry was not fertile, settlement was not encouraged at first. Initial contact occurred when land grants were made to leading tidewater area citizens, and when Germans and Dutch from Pennsylvania - e 4) The historic resource represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; 5) The historic resource represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neigtlborhood, community, or County, due to its singular physical characteristics, landscape or historical event. 6) The historic resource is the only example ever existing or remaining of a particular period, style, material or construction technique. Section 20.6 Activity Within an "Hp" Zpne81 In the "HP" District, any activity according to the BOLA Basic BuildinCode ndwhich usubsequent amendments ires the issuance of a building as adopted for use in Washington County permit Inspections and the procedures of the Department of Permits and Commission of Washington be subject gton Coueview, approval or disapproval by the Historic District construction, reconstruction Such activity can include but is not limited to enlargement, conversion or demolilioc of all orrestoration, rehabilitation, any Portion of the exterior features of )the subject site, structure or district The the review of Purpose and intent of this Section is to Provide an additional mechanism for of the appropriateness of proposed construction, not to change the building permit f the Procedure. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to exempt any requirement of a building permit or require a permit where one would not normally be needed, if the structure were not in an "Hp" activity from the make available to all interested g zone. The Commission shall develop maintenance, and shall provide these guidelines to eachne5 for applicant constituting ordinary zone. pplicant for an HP" overlay The Commission shall consider only exterior features of a structure and shall not Consider any interior ngements, although interior changes may still be subject to building Permit procedures All Permits as required above shall be transmitted to the Historic District Commission by the Department of Permits and Inspections. Information requir to accompany applications for activity in an "HP" zone shall be the same as other permit requirements under this Ordinance with the addition of that information to be developed and published by the Commission as specified in Section 20.3 f1. presented The ct Commission shall render a decision on each application to it and forward its written decision to the Department of Permits and fl Revision2 ,Sections20.6, 20.6a)2),20.6c),20.6 d),20.6 d)2) amended. Section 20.6 2)5) added 9/22/8? (-3o7) 109 Inspections within 45 days of receipt of the. application. Lack of a response within the specified time period shall be considered an approval of the application by the Historic District Commission of Washington upon agreement by the Com Crh' The 45 day review period may be extended mission and the applicant. a) The Permit application shall be approved by the Historic District Commission if it is consistent with the following criteria: 1) The Proposal d substantially alter the exterior features of the structure. 2) The proposal is compatible in character and nature with the historical, ardteo(ogicat architectural or cultural features of the site, structure ordisirit" and would not be detrimentai to acr,;evement of the purposes of this Article. 3) The Proposal wadd'enhance or aid in the protection, preservation and Public or private utilization of the site or structure, in a manner compatible with 8s historical, archeological, architectural or cultural value. 4) The Proposal, is necessary in order that unsafe conditions or health hazards be remedied. 5) The "Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" and subsequent revisions which are to be used as guidance only and are not to be considered mandatmt�y. b) In reviewing the plans for an such Commission shall y construction or change, the exce t give consideration to and not disapprove an application P with respect to the factors specified below. 1) The historic or architectural value and significance of the structure and its relationship to the historic value of the surrounding area. 2) The relationship ofttte exterior architectural features of the structure to the remainder of the structure and to the surrounding area. 3) The general compatibility of exterior design, arrangement, texture, and materials proposed to be used. 4) To any other &tors including aesthetic factors which the • Commission deems ro be pertinent. c) The Commission shall be strict in ' its judgement of structures, sites or districrs.deemed to be valuable according to studies performed for districtsr plans for those shall be lenient in its judge�t of plans involvingarchitecturanew s The Commission l 9construction, unless 110 such plans would seriously impair the historic or architectural value of surrounding structures of the surrounding area. d) The Commission shall den a it if it. nds, based on evidence and information presented to or before the Commission, that the alteration for which the permit is sought would be inappropriate or inconsistent with, a, b or c above, or detrimental to the preservation, enhancement, or ultimate protection of the historic structure site or district or the purpose of this Article as stated in Section 20.0_ The use of the Secretary of the Interior's "Standards" noted in 20.6(a5) above is advisory only and not mandatory. 1) If the Commission determines that the permit should be denied, it shall provide a written statement of the basis for denial with specific references to the goals of this Article The Commission may also, at its discretion, provide the applicant with suggestions or recommendations for revisions to the proposal. 2) A building permit shall not be issued if the Historic District Commission of Washington County has disapproved the application.. 3) Nothing shall prevent the applicant from modifying the permit application to address suggestions made by the Commission to meet the Purpose of this Article. e) It is not the intent of this Section nor is the Commission required, to limit new construction, alteration or repairs to any one period of architectural style. Section 20.7 Definitionsas • a) For the purpose of Article 20 the term "structure" shall mean a combination of material to form a construction that is stable the use of which requires fixed location on the ground including among other things, buildings, tanks and towers, trestles, piers, bridges, paving, bulkheads loading smokestacks, canes, booms, sheds, coal bins, shelters, fences, display docks, R y signs; the term "structure" shall be construed as if followed walls the Words or part thereof." . b) For the Purpose of Article Y0 the term "scale drawing" drawing is a graphic representation of the location g of all the significant shall mean a scale features included within the boundaries of the historic site or district. The drawing should be -to scale, i.e. the features on the ground are reduced from their actual size according to a specific and constant ratio vs Revision 2, Section 20.7 amended 9/22/87 (RZ-367) 111 .r for h o J i • 1. A property weil be to its distinctive as historically or be given a new use minimal change materials, featurespatial rel quires 2. The historic character of a $' spaces, and relationships. distinctive materials or alteration of features, be r tined and characterize a property Will be Preserved. The removal of avoided. ' paw' and spatial relationships that 3. Each property will be recognized as Changes that create a false sense of historical develo conjectural features°ro of Its time, place, and use. or elements from other historic properties opeerrt, such as adding 4. Changes to a ties, WWII not be undertaken. be retained and property that have acquired historic significance in their preserved. own right will 6. Distinctive materials, features, finishes craftsmanship that characterize a and construction techniques or examples of Property will be Preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features Will be repaired ratherthan relac severity of deterioration requires replacement of a will match the old in design, color, P Where the Replacement of missing tenure, and, distinctive feature' the now feature evidence. g features will be substantiated by docle, materials. • documentary and physical 7. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. l be m Archeoisgirbl resources n Imea a es will and preserved in place. lfsuch resources 8. stAr bh dlogical r 9. New additions undertaken historic materials, featurres alterations or related new The new work shalt be , and spatial relationships that characterizle the destroy historic materials, l be differentiated from the old and will be compatible wim the integrity of the property and itseenvironmentropom°massing to protect 0. and P tees the 10. 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In• I�� �1•, .I � �",.:,r '�J�".:,'.on1 .v,.Yi`i�d.�c♦�. .!`.y 'fl )y-f�. .�'. d.> WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION County Administrative Annex 80 West 2altimore Street Hagerstown, Maryland 21740-6003 Telephone: 240-313-2430 FAX: 240-313.2431 Deaf and Hard of Hearing call 7.1-1 for Maryland Relay June 19, 2003 Ausherman Homes 8031 Reichs Ford Road Frederick, MD 21704 ATTENTION : Jeremy Holder RE: Demolition permits # 2003-05384 05387 thm 05392 and 05394 thru 05407 Dear, You have applied for multiple west side of Maryland Route 65 P Permits to demolish a variety of buildings on ro west t side in Me Proposed as the We�elds subdivision. Some of the buildings are the e identified de used for you Washington County Historic Sites Survey as site # WA -I-456 (a co se). In accordance with Washington County Policies, the Historic District y of the Co information is (HDC) must have the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed demolition prior to thepermit issuance. The Planning Commission ma mission opposed to the demolition. Y also be provided the opportunity to comment if the HDC is This letter is to inform you that the application has been scheduled on the Historic District Commission's July 2, 2003 agenda. The meeting be ns at Washington County Administrative Annex Building located d at08 West Baltimore Street in Hagerstown, You are encouraged to attend, m in Conference Room "A" in the The Commission is likely to have questions regarding demolition. If you are not able to attend the need for IfY demolition or send a representativeyou may provide written material that would explain and support the a• If it is necessary for the Planning ° application also, that meeting will be held on July 7, 2003 at 7:00 Commission to review Please feel free to call me at 240-3 "'�'n the same location. 13-2430 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. if you have questions. Sm Stephen T. Goodrich Chief Planner enclosure . STG/me Cc: Paul Prodonovich, Permits and Inspections �hdc1A usherman.DMO.doc tvww. .vashco-md.nel I �'"' vwtEneEncm—ie"s' FIERY SIDING y CROSS CREEK JiS:.i1T` $ N SOUTH :TS, VILLA EJNORTH 1_ 7I 1-1---------.-__ 4;L SIVaEa n £ KUAD p° C" e LGE AlAIwrA a rain VI .Iq C D EIZC s � St 2 74 �1f . II n ��W i s✓rVe`1 C( P K S 65 W°`' Saint 1. c11'I1Plpj('�'u�ar o°y James Saint James ? NTIETAM -. "n "G"J t: CR j smo 68 Al AMES _ / 2174' 3 ii 2� 1 � Sain James ,•`�IARTWYU DBRECTIO L1 Ir 4� 1 Qy/5/ Bret ten r <tpe�� < Sam Ili s DIA 8 "mt i,I11N CENTER;' ". PANS .. -y+st$?u. qq a Y�V wc� R- Vt M Lappans HERITAG ainl Lake ESTS nlu W . :' Epia 68 { i LAPPANS is [�//�E 1 [ ��' AAA /^� / a T1lGMANTON r I l�T�o Ft IJ �= IL HGTS 4..61.. l J I_ eygN as /O: WEST �Ct-s of J�tcb iL©i t� v ai � 63 ! i •steam [a � '°-FAIRPLAY ".,",qq °" 65 MARYLAND pct HISTORICAL TRUST Mast62ct 10 INVENTORY FORM FOR STATE MAGI # 220697, HISTORIC• SITES SURVEY HISTORIC AND/OR COMMON 19th Cent germ Complex LOCATION STREET& NUMBER - - _ ' West of Ma CITY.TOWN ,band Route 65 .. i STATE 'X'Y1C1NI7Y OF CONGRESSIONALDISTRICT 3 Ma land 6 CLASSIFICATION COUNTY Washington CATEGORY _DISTRICT OWNERSHIP ZSUILOINGIS) PUBLIC y�S�TATUS STRUCTURE RIYATE - 7.TJPIEO - PRESENT USE -BOTH ->'Q000PIEO -AGRICULTURE _MUSEUM -SITE - OBJECT PUBLIC ACQUISITION-wORK'NPROGRESS -00MMERCIAL _PARK {. JN PROCESS ACCESSIBLE —EDUCATIONAL XpRIVATERES)opS -. AEING —YES: RESTRICTED —ENTERTAINMENT _RELIGIOUS CONSIDERED GOVERNMENT D. �4 S: UNRESTRICTED —SCIENTIFIC • OWNER OF PROPERTY X10 JNDUSiRIAI-iRANSPORTATIO ;j OPERTY -MILITARY _OTHER: NAME Lauren W Wolfe & Willis STREET&NUMBER - A. Wolfe Route # 1 Telephone I: aTY, TowN Mveravtlle LOCATION OF LEGAL T� �f YIpHmOF STATE . Z1p co e COURTHOUSE . DESCRIPTION Ha land 21773 REGISTRY OF DEED4ETC• L1bex #: 539 — STREET& NUMBEfl tJBahington Qount`r CoI t Rouse Folio I� : 438 EEI'RESENTATION IN EXISTI 1 TITLE NG SURVEYS FEDERAL SURVEY RECORDS STATE .__000Nry -LOCAL 37Y, TO W N PERIOD _PREHIST0RIC _-ggcHEDLUGY• AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE _ _1 PREHIST0RIC 1496 PREHISTORIC CHECK AND JUSTIFY BELOW -ARCHEOLOGY. -COMMUNITY PLANNING 400_.1600- _ HISTORIC ._.CONSERVAUON -LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE -.1600-1699 x GRICULTURE _ .RELIGION ARCHITECTURE -ECONOMICS - �W -1700.1799 -EDUCATION -LITERATURE -SCIENCE -ART -SCULPTURE X 1900.1899 -COMMERCE -ENGINEERINGIUTARY - 1900. I ._MUSIC -SOCIA VHUMANITAn —COMMUNICATIONS—PLSNAn0WSETTLEMENT' THEATER JNDUSTRY '-PHILOSOPHY a POUTICS/GOVERNMENT -TRANSPORTATION'.. JNVENTI0N - -OTHER (SPECIFY( SPECIFIC DATES See STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE BUILDER/ARCHITECT 30 This rural complex appears to date Of Many such farmsteads in the from the second half of the 19th century, It is Oberland Valley, tyPl :r CONTINUE ON SEp TE SHEET IF NECESSARY BUILDING PERMIT Project No: P2003-1458 Activity: 2003-05387 Permit Type: DEMO Job Address: Location: W/S RT. 65 Parcel No: 06204027200000 Zoning Dist: A ?? Floodplain: C Applicant: AUSHERMAN HOMES.' 8031 REICHS FORD ROAD FREDERICK MARYLAND Phone Number: 301-663-4415 21704 Owner: ST JAMES PARK LLC Phone Number: Contractor: AUSHERMAN HOMES Phone Number: 301-663-4415 Contractor License No: HB-293 Description: DEMOLISHING BANK BARN ST. JAMES PARK, LLC, BUILDING #2 Code Enforced: ??' Valuation: $40,000.00 Applied: 06/09/2003 Approved: Status: PENDING Construction Type: RES The signature below by the reviewer is an indication that the applicant has signed the permit application signature sheet and thereby agrees to perform the work in accordance with the conditions of this permit. REVIEWED BY: 7 © OPEN SPACE ,' I , ® , - ® , ® ® ® ® 100 ® e ® . / Q PROP COIA#AUN ® ® r /0 REE E.A'n ARIA ' / / p\ - ll':1, _____ L 1 3,- 1- --- V \tcL ,cy L&Q BUILDING PERMIT Project No: P2003-1459 Activity: 2003-05394 Permit Type: DEMO Job Address: 9628 SHARPSBURG PIKE HN Location: 9628 SHARPSBURG PIKE Parcel No: 06203001100000 Zoning Dist: A ?? Floodplain: C Applicant: AUSHERMAN HOMES 8031 REICHS FORD ROAD FREDERICK MARYLAND Phone Number: 3 21704 Owner: Phone Number: Contractor: Phone Number: Contractor Lic 01-663-4415 ST JAMES PARK LLC AUSHERMAN HOMES 301-663-4415 Anse No: HB-293 Description: DEMOLISHING HOUSE ST. JAMES PARK, LLC, BUILDING #14 Code Enforced: ??- Valuation: $40,000.00 Applied: 06/09/2003 Approved: Status: PENDING Construction Type: RES The signature below by the reviewer is an indication that the applicant has signed the permit application signature sheet and thereby agrees to perform the work in accordance with the conditions of this permit. REVIEWED BY: 6wIO y f 4l d n lS Y(b SiJ/UPS \.LAYMAN55E. HILDEBRAND t 4. F. 54,j t' ' t4 I � 1 Sip % Ea 1 ,/ /� -: S ,. / -- -- pr,1frr ® � 100 � v ®% June 9, 2003 RV - RURAL VILLAGE X.0 PURPOSE The Rural Village designation is provided to preserve the unique historic or rural character of existing villages by encouraging compatible development within a defined village boundary. It also identifies clusters of existing development in the rural areas that may be candidates for public facilities in the future. The zone intends for permitted development to be generally of a similar density, scale and use type and mixture as that which exists in the village. The zone is also designed to prevent large amounts or inappropriately scaled development or uses that would detract from the existing rural or historic. character of the village. It is expected that development will be residential and a limited amount of mixed rural services. More than one use may be permitted on one parcel in accordance with specific guidelines. Public water and sewer may be available for the purpose of resolving or preventing health issues. Use of public utilities to permit greater density than the density permitted in the V,ealt,:,ssue permitted. X.1 USES SEE THE TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS FOR PRINCIPAL PERMITTED OR SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES. More than one use maybe permitted in the same structure X.2 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS A. RESIDENTIAL USES I. LOT SIZE - Minimum 40,000 square feet without public water and sewer Minimum 30,000 square feet when, public water or sewer are used Minimum 20,000 square feet when public water and sewer are used 2. FRONT SETBACKS —25 feet from the edge of the existing or future public right of way. When there is existing residential development on one side the front setback may be equal to the existing setback. When there is existing residential development on both sides the front setback may be equal to the average of the two existing setbacks. In no case may the front setback be less than 10 feet from the edge of the existing or future right of way. 3.. SIDE YARD SETBACKS - Side yard setbacks shall not be less than 5 feet 4. REAR YARD SETBACKS — Rear yard setbacks shall not be less than 25 feet. 5. HEIGHT — No residential structure shall exceed 35 feet in height 6. PARKING - Each dwelling unit shall be provided a minimum of two off street vehicle parking spaces, each 9 feet by 20 feet in size. Parking shall not be located on any existing or future public right of way. B. NON RESIDENTIAL USES (that are not subject to the Rural Business district) 1. LOT SIZE - There is no minimum lot size requirement for non residential uses. There shall be sufficient lot area to accommodate all other design requirements such as on site water and sewer requirements, building setbacks, buffers, landscaping, parking, signage, refuse disposal, material storage and any other zoning requirements. 2. FRONT SETBACK — Front setback requirements are the same as for residential development. Required parking may be permitted in the front setback, however parking may not consume more than 60% of the front yard. Parking shall not be closer than 5 feet to the front property line or any existing or future right of way. 3. SIDE YARD SETBACKS — Side yard setbacks shall be the same as for residential development. Where residential development is located on the adjacent parcel the setback shall be no less than 10 feet. A screening buffer shall be provided to screen the non residential use. The buffer shall consist of trees that are a.minimum of 8 feet in height and 2 inch caliper at the time of planting. Trees shall be planted at a maximum of 10 feet apart along the length of the area to be screened but shall not be planted to obstruct sight distance at vehicular access points: Shrubs may be required to supplement trees to create an opaque screen. Shrubs may be used in place of trees if they can be shown to provide the required screening effect. Screening may also be provided by a solid fence or a combination of planting and fences. 4. REAR YARD SETBACKS — Rear yard setbacks shall not be less than 25 feet. Where adjacent parcels contain residential uses a solid screen buffer shall be provided according to the guidelines noted above. C. MIXED USES 1. More than one principal use may be permitted on a parcel or in a structure in accordance with the following guidelines. a. When more than one principal use occupies. the same structure and there are minimum lot areas specified for each use in this section, the minimum lot area shall be the greater of the two minimums permitted plus 10%. b. Where residential and non residential uses occupy the same structure all other zoning requirements for the non residential use such as parking, setbacks, screening, etc., must be accommodated on the site. In addition to the lot area determined necessary for the non-residential use, one half of the minimum lot area specified for the residential use shall also be provided. c. Parking shall be provided at the rate specified in section XX for the non residential use plus a minimum of two spaces for each residential unit. d. Signage shall be limited to one free standing sign structure which may contain separate signs for each of the multiple uses on the site. One building mounted sign for each use, limited to XX square feet is also permitted e. Outside material storage areas including refuse or recycling containers shall be screened. f. All building mounted and parking lot lighting shall be constructed so that light and glare are diffused toward the ground. 2. SETBACKS — Where more than one use occupies a parcel or structure the greater of the two required front, rear and side yard setbacks shall be provided. Where adjacent parcels contain residential uses a solid. screen buffer shall be provided according to the guidelines contained at Section XX above. X.3 Special Provisions When 50% or more of the existing parcels within the boundary of the Rural Village contain special amenities such as, but not necessarily limited to, sidewalks, fences, street lighting, etc., and the amenity exists on any one adjacent parcels, new development shall provide continuation of the amenity of a size, style and number consistent with the existing amenities. X.4 Architectural Review It is the intention of the Rural Village designation to promote new development that is consistent in type, scale and appearance with existing development in the village. A. In Rural Villages that are identified in Washington County's Historic Sites Inventory, individual parcels identified in the same inventory when the village is not identified, properties listed in Maryland's Inventory of Historic. Places or properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places the exterior appearance of new construction that requires a buiulding permit, except buildings of 100 square feet or less, shall be subject to review and approval or disapproval of the Washington County Historic District Commission. The Historic District Commission shall use the adopted review guidelines as provided in Article 20 of the Zoning Ordinance. 3-. 1. In addition to the adopted guidelines the Historic District Commission shall give consideration to the following in its determination of appropriate exterior appearance of new construction in the Rural Village district. a. the exterior appearance of existing structures in the Rural Village including materials, style, arrangement of doors and windows, mass, height and number of stories, roof style and pitch, proportion b. Building size and orientation c. landscaping d. signage e. lighting f. setbacks g. accessory structures B. All new construction, except buildings. of 100 square feet or less, shall provide accurately scaled and detailed elevation drawings of all sides of the structure for review as part of the building permit or site plan review whichever is first applicable. C. As other Rural Villages or individual properties within the Rural Village district are evaluated to determine their historic significance according to Maryland Historical Trust guidelines and are added to the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties, Washington County's Inventory of Historic Properties or the National Register, the exterior appearance of those structures shall also become subject to the review and approval or disapproval of the Historic District Commission. The requirement for Historic District Commission review of exterior appearance in Rural Villages added after original adoption of this Ordinance shall apply only after a public hearing during which the affected property owners have had the opportunity to provide input. X.5. CLUSTER PROVISIONS AND THE RURAL VILLAGE New development utilizing cluster design guidelines outside of the Rural Village district but within 1,000 feet of the district boundary, shall be subject to Planning Commission review. The Planning Commission may require placement of clustered lots adjacent to the boundary of the Rural. Village district. 4 MINUTES HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY JUNE 4, 2003 A & B CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The regular monthly meeting of the Historic District Commission was called to order by Staff member Steve Goodrich at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room "A" of the Washington County Administrative Annex Building in Hagerstown, Maryland. Members present included Frank Artz, Don Corbett, Jane Hershey, Vice Chairman Eleanor Lakin, Merry Stinson and Carla Viar. County Commissioner Dori Nipps was also present. Chairman Michael Gehr was absent. C. MINUTES- May 7, 2003 A discussion developed regarding the motion in the May minutes to recommend retention of the buildings in the proposed Westfields development. It was determined that the motion contained in the minutes as presented was correct but there was a desire to have additional discussion on the matter. Frank Artz made a motion to approve the May 7, 2003 minutes. Carla Viar seconded the motion which was unanimously approved Commissioner Nipps said that she and Commissioner Kercheval mentioned the action during a County Commissioners meeting and Commissioner Kercheval felt the buildings were in such bad repair that retention was unreasonable. Merry Stinson said that she visited the site and felt that the barn was the only structure that would be able to be reused. There is another complex of buildings to the rear of the site which is not identified or described in the Sites Survey. Frank Artz and Jane Hershey estimated the contruction period to be approximately 1870's. Merry Stinson stated that the windows and the doors have been removed. She also said that there is a large hole in the floor where a heating unit may have been removed. There appeared to be consensus that although the complex was not listed or described in the sites survey it may be worthy of further study for inclusion based on the characteristics of the dwelling. Jane Hershey made an amendment to the motion made at the May 3, 2003 meeting to recommend that the windows and doors of the brick home be sealed with plywood to protect it from the weather and further vandalism. The motion was seconded, by Merry Stinson and unanimously approved. Historic District Commission Minutes June 4, 2003 Page 2 D. COMMUNICATIONS & BILLS: 1. SHA- MD Route 77 Park n' Ride @ 1-70 and US 40 - Two road improvement projects which have no effect on Historic Resources. No action was taken or needed. 2. MHT 14127 Breezy Acres Road - The correspondence indicated that the MHT disagreed with the consultants determination of non Register eligibility for an adjacent historic structure and requested additional information. No action was needed or taken. Appalachian National Scenic Trail — Steve Goodrich stated that the plan is to purchase 14504 High Rock Road and then to demolish the existing house that is on the property. A letter from the Trust states that this property is not eligible for the National Register. Therefore it was determined that demolition would result in no negative effect on the Appalachian Trail. Maugansville Elementary School- The Washington County Public Schools is seeking financial assistance from the Public School Construction Program to construct a new Maugansville Elementary School. This creates the need for the Trust to make a determination of the effects of constructing a new school and demolition of a dwelling on the new school site on the existing school and other historic resources in the area. The Trust has requested additional information. No action was needed or taken. E. OLD BUSINESS F. BUDGET Historic District Commission Minutes June 4, 2003 Page 3 G. NEW BUSINESS 1. FFY2003 CLG Grant Award -Design Guidelines Steve Goodrich informed Commission members that the CLG project to hire a consultant to prepare local Design Guidelines was approved by the MHT. After contract signature the project will begin with advertising for qualified consultants, preparation of the bid documents and selection of a consultant. When the design guidelines are completed there will need to be a public review process to formally adopt them as the Commission's Design Review Guidelines. No action was taken or needed. 2. TC-02-001 Lawrence Alsip,.806 The Terrace, Hagerstown Mr. Goodrich passed out color versions of the photos included in the agenda . Carla Viar stated that for the record, she must recuse herself from deliberation on this item. Mr. Alsip was present. He provided more color photographs. The application was included in the agenda and listed the various projects that the credits are requested for. This property is located in the Oak Hill Historic District in the City of Hagerstown. Steve Goodrich stated that when permits are necessary for these improvements, the Hagerstown Preservation Design District Commission would review them to determine appropriate treatment of the historic building and and inspect the work to insure that it was completed according to the approved drawings. The HDC need only determine if they are improvements or maintenance and approve for credit. These improvements did not require a permit from the City of Hagerstown and therefore the City preservation commission did not review for appropriateness. That determination must be Made by the HDC. The design review utilizes the Secretary's Standards. Mr. Alsip said that he and his wife purchased the home approximately two years ago. It had received no improvement in a long time. As noted in the tax credit application, a new roof was put on and the exterior woodwork was painted.' The original porch woodwork was duplicated and replaced. The chimney was repointed and a rear window was completely dismantled, stripped, primed, painted and reinstalled. Mr. Goodrich stated that the list of items on the application total Historic District Commission Minutes June 4, 2003 Page 4 $9058.43. The improvements were made to an existing structure and are eligible for credit equal to 10% of the amount spent or $905.84 if the application is approved. Merry Stinson made a motion to approve the tax credit application as presented because the items listed are improvements to the structure and were performed in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation. Eleanor Lakin seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. 3. PC -03-009 Mt. Aetna Farms PUD A copy of the concept plan was included in each agenda. Steve Goodrich explained that this developer would be applying for a Planed Unit Development zoning designation. This allows the developer to mix different development types and reduce lot sizes and setbacks. He will be designing a higher level of amenities, such as playgrounds and side walks. A PUD is also permitted to have up to 10% of the land area for commercial development. The developer is required to have 25% of this total site dedicated to open space and recreation. Mt. Aetna Farms is to be located off of Robinwood Drive and Medical Campus Road, behind the assisted living center. The developer is planning single family homes, townhouses, condominiums, commercial area and a community center. 1048 units are proposed on 225 acres. The existing farm complex consists of a house, barn and several outbuildings. During the Preliminary Consultation the developer stated that he is not planning to retain these buildings. A copy of the survey form describing the existing buildings was provided in the agenda. A description of the home, and a photograph were provided. Mr. Goodrich stated that from a recent site visit the house looked as though it was recently lived in. He stated that all windows and doors were in place and recent work had been done to the porches. The yard was well maintained and the roof of the barn is in tact. The fields surrounding the property have recently planted corn growing in them. Historic District Commission Minutes June 4, 2003 Page 5 Jane Hershey made a motion to recommend to the developer that the house should be secured against, the weather and vandals. The motion also included a recommendation that the developer retain and reuse the farm complex as part of the new development proposal, by adjusting the lot boundaries and street alignment. The motion was seconded by Carla Viar and unanimously approved. 4. Demolition Permits, 18860 Air View Road Hagerstown Regional Airport is proposing to demolish seven farm buildings on a parcel of land it owns at 18860 Airview Road. The dwelling was demolished in 1993 with approval from the Historic District Commission and the Permits and Inspections Office. A location map and the Historic Sites Survey forms were also included in the agenda. The remaing buildings will be located in a Runway Protection Zone related to to the proposed runway extension. Washington County will receive federal funding for the runway expansion and that causes the requirement for a "106" review which is a determination of the effect of the federally funded projects on historic resources. The County's consultant to the Airport, URS, has already performed a cultural resource analysis and identified all of the National Register eligible structures. The Maryland Historical Trust has concurred with the consultants conclusions including determination that the subject buildings, known collectively as the Swisher/Martin Farmstead, is not eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic places Mr. Phil Ridenour was present to represent the airport. He stated that there are four outbuildings, a barn and two silos. He also stated that there is someone interested in reusing the timber. A Lancaster farmer is planning to disassemble' both silos and reuse them. The outbuildings will be used either for firefighters training, or will be demolished if burning is not permitted. If the runway is not extended, the airport will not have the ability to land commercial airplanes. Mr: Ridenourstated that the outbuildings are in bad shape, the roof is coming off, and the floor is rotted. Merry. Stinson made a motion to state that the Commission is not opposed to the demolition of the buildings. The motion also includes a request for documentation of the structure of the barn, such as measured drawings and photographs for future. reference. .This motion was seconded by Frank Artz and unanimously approved. Historic District Commission Minutes June 4, 2003 Page 6 4. S-03-087 - Eugene Romanof Steve Goodrich stated that this is a proposed subdivision. The Historic• Sites Survey form was included in agenda material. This proposed subdivision is located near Hancock and the Pennsylvania state line. The developer plans to retain the existing home and barn and place them on separate lots. Eleanor Lakin made a motion to commend the owner/developer for making the effort to retain the historic structures. The motion was seconded by Don Corbett and unanimously approved. H. OTHER BUSINESS. Merry Stinson asked if the requested detailed drawings for the proposed decks on the Bowman property on Dam #4 Road had been submitted. Steve Goodrich said that the drawings had not been provided and the permits have not been issued. She reported that she had visited the site and it appeared that the decks have been constructed. Steve Goodrich said he would forward the information to the Building department for verification and any necessary action. LEXECUTIVE SESSION J. ADJOURNMENT On a motion made by Jane Hershey, seconded by Merry Stinson and approved unanimously the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted Stephen T. Goodrich Chief Planner