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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20040602WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION County Administrative Annex 80 West Baltimore 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 AGENDA HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND CONFERENCE ROOM 1A & B WASHINGTON COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE ANNEX 80 WEST BALTIMORE STREET June 2, 2004 7:00PM M A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Minutes — May 5, 2004 D. Communications & Bills E. Unfinished Business 1. Ordinary Maintenance and definitions F. Budget G. New Business 1. Proposed Telecommunication Tower (Hagerstown Fairgrounds) 2. Demolition Permit #2004-04595, 17042 Castle Hill Road H. Other Business I. Executive Session J. Adjournment * = written material enclosed \HDC\AJUNE4.DOC 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 VOICElrDD TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS NO LATER THAN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO TI -IT MEETING. www.washco-md.net HECYCLEDPAPER Companies May 14, 2004 Washington County Historic District Commission Mr. Steven Goodrich, CLG County Planning Office, Senior Planner 100 West Washington Street Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING DEPT, RE: Invitation to Comment Under Section 106 Proposed Telecommunications Tower Shenandoah Telephone Company (Shentel) — Site ID No. 445 (Fairgrounds Site) Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland BL Project No. 04L976 Dear Mr. Goodrich: BL Companies has been retained to prepare a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study for the above referenced site. BL Companies is initiating Section 106 compliance as delegated by the FCC and outlined in 36 CFR Part 800. As partial fulfillment of our client's responsibility under Section 106, we invite your comment regarding the project's potential to adversely affect historic properties. Enclosed for your review Is a copy of the documentation we have submitted to the State Histoflc Preservation Officer, and other identified consulting parties as noted in the submission. The documentation includes an inventory and analysis of the cultural resources we have identified through available records, literature review, and field reconnaissance that may be affected by the proposed project. Based on the research conducted, it is our opinion that the project as proposed will not adverse)Y affect cultural resources and Native American religious sites. We appreciate your attention to this matter. As the project is proposed for development in the very near future, if you have any comments, we would appreciate receiving them in the ensuing 30 days. If you have any questions or need any further assistance or information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (717) 651-9850, ext. 266. Respectfully submitted, James R. Kodlick Senior Project Manager Enclosures 830 Sir Thomas Court Harrisburg, PA 17109 Tel. (717) 651-9850 Fax (717) 651-9858 Toil Free (800) 577-3267 Architecture • Engineering • Planning • Landscape Architecture • Land Surveying • Environmental Sciences BL Alliance Architecture / Engineering, LLC • Robert A. Londino, PE • David Ball, AIA V , Companies May 14, 2004 Ms. Tania Tully Maryland Historical Trust 100 Community Place, Third Floor Crownsville, Maryland 21032-2023 RE: Section 106 Review: Proposed Telecommunications Tower Shenandoah Mobile Company (Shentel) — Site ID No. 445 (Fairgrounds Site) Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland BL Project No. 04L976 Dear Ms. Tully: Shenandoah Mobile Company (Shentel) is proposing to construct an 85 -foot tall flagpole telecommunications tower at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland. In accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), this project is being evaluated to consider its potential effect to districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects that are listed or are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Site Description The action area (50 CFR 402.02), which includes all areas of proposed disturbance, is located on the southwestern portion of the Fairgrounds Park complex, and consists of maintained grass -covered land and a 17- by 22 -foot area of the southwest portion of the Fairgrounds Park grandstand. The site is situated approximately 300 feet southeast of the Broadway and Mulberry Street intersection, in the City of Hagerstown, Maryland. The proposed site will consist of an 85 -foot tall flagpole telecommunications tower placed on an 8- by 8 -foot concrete pad. The associated telecommunication cables will be buried and run approximately 20 feet north and then approximately 20 feet east/northeast, beneath the southwestern portion of the grandstand wall. The cables will be connected to the three proposed equipment cabinets that will be located within the southwestern portion of the grandstand. The equipment cabinets will be contained on two sides by the existing grandstand' walls and the remaining two sides will be contained by an approximately 11 -foot tall chain link fence. The cabinets will be located entirely beneath the grandstand and will not be visible from surrounding properties. 830 Sir Thomas Court Harrisburg, PA 17109 Tel. (717) 651-9850 Fax (717) 651-9858 Toll Free (800) 577-3267 Architecture • Engineering • Planning • Landscape Architecture • Land Surveying • Environmental Sciences o, mu..,',," e.�hI+ .h 1 c.,,dnmdnn II c • Pnhed A. I nndinn. PF • nnvld Ball. AIA Ms. Tania Tully May 14, 2004 Page 2 Access to the tower site will be via a paved road, which currently serves the fairgrounds. The vicinity of the site is predominantly occupied by residential and commercial land. The fairgrounds facility currently includes the previously mentioned grandstand, which houses the seating and concession areas, the Hagerstown Park and Recreation Department, and the Police Athletic League (PAL) office. Also located within the fairground facility are several baseball and soccer fields in the center of the complex, a roller hockey rink to the south, and the former horse stables (currently used for yard sales) to the west. The facility also includes paved parking and access areas used for incoming and outgoing vehicles. The vicinity of the action area is predominantly occupied by residential and commercial land and is zoned AT, for "Agricultural Transition." The action area is bordered by residential houses to the north, south, and west, and the Hagerstown Ice and Sports Complex and residential houses to the east. The action area is located within the Great Valley section of the Ridge and Valley Physiographic Province of Maryland. The Great Valley section is characterized by very broad valleys with natural slopes that are gentle and stable, with low to moderate relief. The action area is underlain by Ordovician -aged Stonehenge Limestone belonging to the Beekmantown Group. The upper part of this group is gray, thin -bedded, coarse - grained to conglomeratic with some dolomite. The lower part is gray, thick -bedded, fine-grained algal limestone. The thickness of the Beekmantown Group ranges from approximately 500 to 800 feet. (MGS, 2001). According to the Soil Survey of Washington County, Maryland, the soils mantling the action area have been classified as Urban Land (UrB). This is a nearly level or gently sloping (0-8 percent) soil that occurs where more than 55% of the surface of the unit is covered by paved surfaces or buildings and 30% consists of Hagerstown Silt Loam (USDA, 2001). Topographically, the action area is located on a hillside at an elevation of approximately 560 feet above mean sea level (AMSL). Locally, ground water in the action area is expected to mimic the regional topography and flow to the east towards Hamilton Run, which is located approximately 2,000 feet from the action area. Therefore, hydraulically upgradient sites are inferred to be located to the west. Action Area History The history of the action area has been reconstructed from information obtained through a limited chain of title search and a Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation 'al Ms. Tania Tully May 14, 2004 Page 3 (MDST) report, reviews of an aerial photograph from the year 1999 and historic topographic maps from the years 1912, 1953, and 1984. According to these sources, the location of the action area has been in use as a fairground since at least 1912. According to chain of title information, the Agricultural and Mechanical Association of Washington County (AMAWC) sold the 66 -acre fairground property in 1985 to Hagerstown Fairgrounds, Inc. In 1992, Hagerstown Fairgrounds, Inc. sold the fairground property to Community Center, Inc; and in 1997, Community Center, Inc. sold the fairground property to the City of Hagerstown for development of a municipal recreational complex. Historic topographic maps from 1912, 1953, and 1984, confirm that the action area was located within fairground property. According to the aerial photograph from 1999, the action area appears to be located within an area of maintained lawn. In 1912 the fairground included an approximately one -mile oval track to the east of the action area, a grandstand to the north, and an access road to the southwest. Residences were located to the south and east of the fairgrounds. In 1953, a narrow strip of structures appears along the northwestern border of fairground property. These structures are consistent with the animal stalls that are presently located on the property. The 1953 map also reveals an addition to the grandstand to the southwest. Records Review As part of the environmental review process for this project, a literature and records review was conducted to determine if previously recorded archaeological sites, historic structures, and other features of cultural significance were located within the vicinity of the action area. Files researched in the literature and records review included the NRHP and the architectural and archaeological inventory maps for the Hagerstown, MD topographic quad maintained by the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) Library. Unfortunately, at the time of the review, the architectural inventory files, archaeological survey files, and the Determination of Eligibility files were unavailable for review. It was indicated that all records for Hagerstown had been transferred to the archives for scanning. The review of the mapping did reveal however that two NRHP-listed historic districts and two inventoried historic properties exist within the area of potential effect (APE) of the proposed tower (see Table below, and APE Map for locations). No previously recorded archaeological resources are located within the APE of the proposed tower. Ms. Tania Tully May 14, 2004 Page 4 Distance and Resource Name MHT # Direction from Action Area Hagerstown Historic District WA -HAG- _150 feet northwest (NRHP-Listed) 158 Potomac -Broadway Historic District (NRHP-Listed) WA -HAG - 1 59 _350 feet northwest Washington County Agricultural and Mechanical WA -HAG- Located within Association Fairgrounds 184 Unknown WA -HAG - Not extant 092 Determination of the Area of Potential Effect The APE is defined in 36 CFR 800.16(d) as "the geographic area or areas within which an undertaking may directly or indirectly cause changes in the character or use. of historic properties, if any such properties exist. The area of potential effect is influenced by the scale and nature of the undertaking and may be different for different kinds of effects caused by the undertaking." Included within the APE are those areas of proposed ground disturbance and those in which the proposed undertaking may be visible. It should be noted however, that the mere visibility of an undertaking from a property does not necessarily constitute an adverse effect upon that property. The size and shape of the visual APE are ultimately determined by factors such as the proposed height of the undertaking, the surrounding topography, vegetation, existing development, and other physical disturbances within the APE. The height of the proposed undertaking was established in the field using a Haglof electronic clinometer. Arrows on the enclosed photographs indicate the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking. The enclosed USGS quadrangle map delineates the visual APE of the proposed undertaking. In this instance the topography, intervening vegetation, structures, tower type (flagpole) and a proposed height of 85 feet limits the visual APE in all directions. Assessment of Archaeological Potential The action area is situated on sloping ground at an elevation of approximately 560 feet AMSL. The surrounding topography is gently rolling with low relief. The nearest source of permanent water is Hamilton Run, located approximately 2,000 feet to the east. The Hamilton is tributary to Antietam Creek, which is located approximately 6,500 feet to the east. IL Ms. Tania Tully May 14, 2004 Page 5 The action area itself, and those areas in proximity, have been the location of substantial historical development. It is presumed that the action area has been subject to considerable earthmoving and grading associated with the construction of the current (and past) grandstands, the construction and eventual removal of the racetrack, and the construction of the municipal recreation complex (see photos). Although the physical attributes of the undisturbed surrounding landform, namely its relief and its location relative to water suggest that the action area may have served as a potential location for prehistoric occupation or utilization, the action area is situated at a location that has likely been subject to considerable earthmoving and grading. Therefore, it is surmised that the integrity of any archaeological deposits that may have existed at this location has been compromised and the presence of intact subsurface archaeological deposits is unlikely. Additional archaeological survey is not recommended. Architectural Field Survey A historic structures field assessment was conducted on April 27, 2004, to identify properties within the APE that are potentially eligible for NRHP listing. All properties that were architecturally distinguished, unique examples of their style, the work of a master, or found to be associated with events or persons important in history that were within the APE of the proposed undertaking were included in this survey. When applicable, photographs of such properties are enclosed with this report and are keyed to a USGS quadrangle map. Views towards the proposed undertaking are shown from the limits of the visual APE and are also included with all potentially eligible properties. Arrows on the enclosed photographs indicate the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking. As a result of the architectural field survey, it was confirmed that the visual APE of the proposed undertaking does extend into both the NRHP-listed Hagerstown Historic District and the NRHP-listed Potomac -Broadway Historic District. The proposed undertaking would be visible from properties within both Historic Districts that are either individually NRHP-eligible or listed, contributing elements to the Historic Districts, or both. However, the visibility of the proposed undertaking will be obscured in many places by intervening distance, vegetation, and other structures. Further, the low visual impact of a flagpole tower and a proposed height of 85 feet will serve to mitigate the visual effects of the proposed undertaking. Furthermore, the cabinets will be located entirely beneath the grandstand and will not be visible from surrounding properties. Therefore, it is felt that the proposed undertaking would have no adverse effect upon NL Ms. Tania Tully May 14, 2004 Page 6 the historic integrity of design, materials, location, or workmanship of these historic properties. Conclusions & Recommendations Although the physical attributes of the undisturbed surrounding landform, namely its relief and its location relative to water suggest that the action area may have served as a potential location for prehistoric occupation or utilization, the action area is situated at a location that has likely been subject to considerable earthmoving and grading. Therefore, it is surmised that the integrity of any archaeological deposits that may have existed at this location has been compromised and the presence of intact subsurface archaeological deposits is unlikely. Additional archaeological survey is not recommended. As a result of the architectural field survey, it was confirmed that the visual APE of the proposed undertaking does extend into both the NRHP-listed Hagerstown Historic District and the NRHP-listed Potomac -Broadway Historic District. The proposed undertaking would be visible from properties within both Historic Districts that are either individually NRHP-eligible or listed, contributing elements to the Historic Districts, or both. However, the visibility of the proposed undertaking will be obscured in many places by intervening distance, vegetation, and other structures. Further, the low visual impact of a flagpole tower and a proposed height of 85 feet will serve to mitigate the visual effects of the proposed undertaking. Therefore, it is felt that the proposed undertaking would have no adverse effect upon the historic integrity of design, materials, location, or workmanship of these historic properties. The resources used for this review include the National Register Bulletin: How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, and National Register Bulletin 30: Guidelines for Evaluating and Documenting Rural Historic Landscapes. The styles are derived from Virginia and Lee McAlester's A Field Guide to American Houses. This undertaking was reviewed and assessed by a qualified professional who meets the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Professional Qualifications as outlined in 36 CFR Part 61 Appendix A. Based upon the above observations, it is our finding that no historic properties listed on or potentially eligible for NRHP listing will be adversely affected by the proposed undertaking. A conclusion of no adverse effect on historic properties is recommended. We respectfully request your review and concurrence. Please be advised that in accordance with 36 CFR 800.2 (d), 800.3 (e), and 800.3 (f)(1), we have also initiated consultation with any interested Federally recognized tribal Ms. Tania Tully May 14, 2004 Page 7 entities, the Washington County Historical Society, Washington County Historic District Commission, CLG, and the Hagerstown City Clerk. If you require additional information, please feel free to contact me at (717) 651-9850. Please refer to Shenandoah Mobile Company (Shentel) — Site ID No. 445 in any correspondence related to this project. Respectfully submitted, BL Comp vies mes R. Kodlick Senior Project Manager Enclosures cc: Washington County Historical Society Washington County Historic District Commission, CLG Hagerstown City Clerk BL Companies Photographic Record Client: Shentel Site Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Site Name: Fairground DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: East Photo 3: View of the location of the proposed flagpole tower at Washington County Fairgrounds. DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: West Photo 4: View of the location of the proposed flagpole tower at Washington County Fairgrounds. Project Number: 445 BL Project No. 04L976 BL Companies Photographic Record Client: Shentel Site Name: Fairground DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: Northwest Photo 5: View of the proposed location for the associated telecommunications equipment. DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: North Photo 6: View of the current Washington County Fairgrounds grandstand. Site Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Project Number: 445 BL Project No. 04L976 V BL Companies Photographic Record Client: Shentel Site Name: Fairground DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: Northwest Photo 7: View toward the location of the proposed undertaking. The arrow indicates the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking, which would not be visible from this location approximately 1,400 feet away along the periphery of the NRHP- listed Hagerstown Historic District. This view represents a southeastern limit of the visual APE. DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: Northeast Photo 8: View toward the location of the proposed undertaking. The arrow Indicates the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking, which would just be visible from this location approximately 700 feet away along the periphery of the NRHP- listed Hagerstown Historic District. This view represents a southwestern limit of the visual APE. Site Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Project Number: 445 BL Project No. 04L976 Photographic Record Client: Shentel Site Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Site Name: Fairground DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: Southeast Photo 9: View toward the location of the proposed undertaking. The arrow Indicates the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking, which would just be visible from this location approximately 1,200 feet away within the NRHP-listed Potomac - Broadway Historic District. This view represents a northwestern limit of the visual APE. DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: Southeast Photo 10: View toward the location of the proposed undertaking. The arrow indicates the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking, which would just be visible from this location approximately 400 feet away along the periphery of the NRHP- listed Hagerstown Historic District. This view represents a northwestern limit of the visual APE. Project Number: 445 BL Project No. 04L976 BL Companies Photographic Record Client: Shentel Site Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Site Name: Fairground DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: South Photo 11: View toward the location of the proposed undertaking. The arrow indicates the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking, which would just be visible past the grandstand from this location approximately 1,200 feet away along the periphery of the NRHP- listed Hagerstown Historic District. This view represents a northern limit of the visual APE. DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: Southwest Photo 12: View toward the location of the proposed undertaking. The arrow indicates the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking, which would be visible next to the grandstand from this location approximately 1,600 feet away. Project Number: 445 BL Project No. 04L976 BL Record Client: Shentel Site Name: Fairground DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: Southwest Photo 13: View toward the location of the proposed undertaking. The arrow indicates the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking, which is not visible below the horizon from this location approximately 1,600 feet away. This view Is just downslope from the location shown in Photo 12 and represents a northeastern limit of the visual APE. DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: West Photo 14: View toward the location of the proposed undertaking. The arrow indicates the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking, which would be visible next to the grandstand from this location approximately 1,300 feet away. Site Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Project Number: 445 BL Project No. 04L976 BL Companies Photographic Record Client: Shentel Site Name: Fairground DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: West Photo 15: View toward the location of the proposed undertaking. The arrow indicates the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking, which is not visible below the horizon from this location approximately 1,300 feet away. This view is just downslope from the location shown in Photo 14 and represents an eastern limit of the visual APE. DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: Northwest Photo 16: View toward the location of the proposed undertaking. The arrow indicates the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking, which is not visible below the horizon from this location approximately 1,300 feet away. This view represents a southeastern limit of the visual APE. Site Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Project Number: 445 BL Project No. 04L976 BL Companies Photographic Record Client: Shentel Site Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Site Name: Fairground DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: Northeast Photo 17: View of the Agricultural and Mechanical Association Building at the Washington County Fairgrounds. This 19°h century structure Is likely eligible for NRHP-listing for both its architectural significance as well as its local significance in association with the agricultural and trade economies of 19`h century Washington County. DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: Northwest Photo 18: View of the Agricultural and Mechanical Association Building at the Washington County Fairgrounds. This 19'h century structure is likely eligible for NRHP-listing for both Its architectural significance as well as its local significance in association with the agricultural and trade economies of 19th century Washington County. Project Number: 445 BL Project No. 04L976 BL Companies Photographic Record Client: Shentel Site Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Site Name: Fairground DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: East Photo 19: View of the location of the proposed flagpole tower at Washington County Fairgrounds from the Agricultural and Mechanical Association Building. The arrow indicates the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking. The Intervening distance and the low visual impact of a flagpole tower would have no adverse effect upon the historic integrity of design, materials, location, or workmanship of this historic property. DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: Northeast Photo 20: View of Mulberry Street residences located within the NRHP-listed Hagerstown Historic District. The proposed flagpole tower will not be visible from this location, therefore there will be no adverse effect upon the historic Integrity of design, materials, location, or workmanship of these historic properties. Project Number: 445 BL Project No. 04L976 BL Companies Photographic Record Client: Shentel Site Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Site Name: Fairground DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: North Photo 21: View of 336/338 Jefferson Street located within the NRHP-listed Hagerstown Historic District. DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: North Photo 22: View from 336/338 Jefferson Street located within the NRHP-listed Hagerstown Historic District towards the location of the proposed undertaking. The arrow indicates the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking. The Intervening distance and the low visual Impact of a flagpole tower would have no adverse effect upon the historic integrity of design, materials, location, or workmanship of this historic property. Project Number: 445 BL Project No. 04L976 Client: Shentel Site Name: Fairground DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: South Photo 23: View of 343 Jefferson Street located within the NRHP-listed Hagerstown Historic District. DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: North Photo 24: View from 343 Jefferson Street located within the NRHP-listed Hagerstown Historic District towards the location of the proposed undertaking. The arrow indicates the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking. The intervening distance and the low visual impact of a flagpole tower would have no adverse effect upon the historic integrity of design, materials, location, or workmanship of the historic property. :ographic Record Site Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Project Number: 445 BL Project No. 04L976 Client: Shentel Site Name: Fairground DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: Northeast Photo 25: View of 331/329 Valley Road located proximal to the NRHP-listed Hagerstown Historic District. A lack of architectural significance and integrity make this property individually ineligible for listing in the NRHP and prevents this property from contributing to the Hagerstown Historic District. DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: Southeast Photo 26: View from 331/329 Valley Road toward the location of the proposed undertaking. The arrow indicates the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking, which would just be visible past the grandstand from this location approximately 1,300 feet away near the periphery of the NRHP- listed Hagerstown Historic District. .ographic Record Site Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Project Number: 445 BL Project No. 04L976 Record Client: Shentel Site Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Site Name: Fairground DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: North Photo 27: View of multiple properties along Mulberry Street along the periphery of the NRHP-listed Hagerstown Historic District. The Intervening distance and the low visual impact of a flagpole tower will obscure the view of the proposed undertaking; therefore there will be no adverse effect upon the historic integrity of design, materials, location, or workmanship of these historic properties. DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: South Photo 28: View from 602 Mulberry Street located within the NRHP-listed Hagerstown Historic District towards the location of the proposed undertaking. The arrow indicates the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking. Due to the intervening distance and the low visual impact of a flagpole tower, there would be no adverse effect upon the historic integrity of design, materials, location, or workmanship of this historic property. Project Number: 445 BL Project No. 04L976 BL Companies Photographic Record Client: Shentel Site Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Site Name: Fairground DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: Southeast Photo 29: View of multiple properties along Broadway from within the NRHP-listed Potomac -Broadway Historic District. The intervening distance and the low visual impact of a flagpole tower will obscure the view of the proposed undertaking; therefore there will be no adverse effect upon the historic integrity of design, materials, location, or workmanship of these historic properties. DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: South Photo 30: View of multiple properties along Broadway from within the NRHP-listed Potomac -Broadway Historic District. The intervening distance and the low visual impact of a flagpole tower will obscure the view of the proposed undertaking; therefore there will be no adverse effect upon the historic Integrity of design, materials, location, or workmanship of these historic properties. Project Number: 445 BL Project No. 04L976 Record Client: Shentel Site Name: Fairground DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: Southeast Photo 31: View of multiple properties along Broadway from within the NRHP-listed Potomac -Broadway Historic District. The intervening distance and the low visual impact of a flagpole tower will obscure the view of the proposed undertaking; therefore there will be no adverse effect upon the historic integrity of design, materials, location, or workmanship of these historic properties. DATE: April 27, 2004 VIEW DIRECTION: Northwest Photo 32: View toward the location of the proposed undertaking from the 100 block of Broadway from within the NRHP-listed Potomac - Broadway Historic District. The arrow indicates the relative height and location of the proposed undertaking. Due to the intervening distance and the low visual impact of a flagpole tower, there would be no adverse effect upon the historic integrity of design, materials, location, or workmanship of this historic property. Site Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Project Number: 445 BL Project No. 04L976 '1 APE MAP WITH PHOTO LOCATIONS Drown S.R.L. SHENANDOAH TELEPHONE COMPANY (SHENTEL) aJ.R.K. .� Scale 1'0.1000 SITE ID NO. 445 (FAIRGROUNDS SITE) Project No.05%i3/04 HAGERSTOWN, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND 041.976. APE i b' F C t GSS ^ai N1 '.� ' 4K VJ !E W W � �1 Qu1iTti nun inF�� 3 �INON YzF pP- yo b ' oa' a� C O zm V b z Q o b u a o u umBN 31OdDYU ,n 3nnima ThI .a -se o � I 3 �g'� m �$ Eptle r,'%gyp„ ry F ff m 00 g w 4 6 F 2 - ; \ $ d = } e r\t (% � ) ) § ` p4,� Companies May 14, 2004 Ms. Donna Spickler, City Clerk City Hall 1 East Franklin Street Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 RE: Invitation to Comment Under Section 106 Proposed Telecommunications Tower Shenandoah Telephone Company (Shentel) — Site ID No. 445 (Fairgrounds Site) Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland BL Project No. 04L976 Dear Ms. Spickler: BL Companies has been retained to prepare a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study for the above referenced site. BL Companies is initiating Section 106 compliance as delegated by the FCC and outlined in 36 CFR Part 800. As partial fulfillment of our client's responsibility under Section 106, we invite your comment regarding the project's potential to adversely affect historic properties. Enclosed for your review is a copy of the documentation we have submitted to the State Historic Preservation Officer, and other identified consulting parties as noted in the submission. The documentation includes an inventory and analysis of the cultural resources we have identified through available records, literature review, and field reconnaissance that may be affected by the proposed project. Based on the research conducted, it is our opinion that the project as proposed will not adversely affect cultural resources and Native American religious sites. We also request that a copy of this letter be presented to the Hagerstown Preservation Commission, if appropriate. We appreciate your attention to this matter. As the project is proposed for development in the very near future, if you have any comments, we would appreciate receiving them in the ensuing 30 days. If you have any questions or need any further assistance or information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (717) 651-9850, ext. 266. Respectfully submitted, �.�ossc�i,e ,C — James R. Kodlick Senior Project Manager Enclosures 830 Sir Thomas Court Harrisburg, PA 17109 Tel. (717) 651-9850 Fax (717) 651-9858 Toll Free (800) 577-3267 Architecture • Engineering Planning • Landscape Architecture • Land Surveying • Environmental Sciences Companies May 14, 2004 Washington County Historical Society Ms. Melinda Marsden, Executive Director P.O. Box 1281 Hagerstown, Maryland 21741-1281 RE: Invitation to Comment Under Section 106 Proposed Telecommunications Tower Shenandoah Telephone Company (Shentel) — Site ID No. 445 (Fairgrounds Site) Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland BL Project No. 04L976 Dear Ms. Marsden: BL Companies has been retained to prepare a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study for the above referenced site. BL Companies is initiating Section 106 compliance as delegated by the FCC and outlined in 36 CFR Part 800. As partial fulfillment of our client's responsibility under Section 106, we invite your comment regarding the project's potential to adversely affect historic properties. Enclosed for your review is a copy of the documentation we have submitted to the State Historic Preservation Officer, and other identified consulting parties as noted in the submission. The documentation includes an inventory and analysis of the cultural resources we have identified through available records, literature review, and field reconnaissance that may be affected by the proposed project. Based on the research conducted, it is our opinion that the project as proposed will not adversely affect cultural resources and Native American religious sites. We appreciate your attention to this matter. As the project is proposed for development in the very near future, if you have any comments, we would appreciate receiving them in the ensuing 30 days. If you have any questions or need any further assistance or information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (717) 651-9850, ext. 266. Respectfully submitted, �sszemi ��^r J mes R. Kodlick Senior Project Manager Enclosures 830 Sir Thomas Court Harrisburg, PA 17109 Tel. (717) 651-9850 Fax (717) 651-9858 Toll Free (800) 577-3267 Architecture • Engineering • Planning • Landscape Architecture • Land Surveying • Environmental Sciences .ia Companies May 14, 2004 Washington County Historic District Commission Mr. Steven Goodrich, CLG County Planning Office, Senior Planner 100 West Washington Street Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 RE: Invitation to Comment Under Section 106 Proposed Telecommunications Tower Shenandoah Telephone Company (Shentel) — Site ID No. 445 (Fairgrounds Site) Washington County Fairgrounds, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland BL Project No. 04L976 Dear Mr. Goodrich: BL Companies has been retained to prepare a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study for the above referenced site. BL Companies is initiating Section 106 compliance as delegated by the FCC and outlined in 36 CFR Part 800. As partial fulfillment of our client's responsibility under Section 106, we invite your comment regarding the project's potential to adversely affect historic properties. Enclosed for your review is a copy of the documentation we have submitted to the State Historic Preservation Officer, and other identified consulting parties as noted in the submission. The documentation includes an inventory and analysis of the cultural resources we have identified through available records, literature review, and field reconnaissance that may be affected by the proposed project. Based on the research conducted, it is our opinion that the project as proposed will not adversely affect cultural resources and Native American religious sites. We appreciate your attention to this matter. As the project is proposed for development in the very near future, if you have any comments, we would appreciate receiving them in the ensuing 30 days. If you have any questions or need any further assistance or information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (717) 651-9850, ext. 266. Respectfully submitted, James R. Kodlick Senior Project Manager Enclosures 830 Sir Thomas Court Harrisburg, PA 17109 Tel. (717) 651-9850 Fax (717) 651-9858 Toll Free (800) 577-3267 Architecture • Engineering • Planning • Landscape Architecture • Land Surveying • Environmental Sciences /l.11�/ 1✓.-- I ' 0 I I I J I V I �~ 5 1292 BUILDING PERMIT Activity/IVR No: 2004-04595 Applied: 05/21/2004 Project No: Approved: Permit Type: DEMO Status: PENDING Inspector Area: 81 Job Address: 17042 CASTLE HILL ROAD HN Location: LOR 17042 CASTLE HILL ROAD Parcel No: 009-17-0090-00000 Zoning Dist: A ?? Floodplain: C Applicant: HAMILTON BRIAN W & GEISBERT CHRISTI L 17042 CASTLE HILL ROAD HAGERSTOWN , MD 21740-1606 Phone Number: Owner: Phone Number: Contractor: Phone Number: Contractor Lic 301-416-7708 HAMILTON BRIAN W 301-416-7708 No: & GEISBERT CHRISTI L RECEIVED [MAY 2 1 2004 1 WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING DEPT. Descr' t3 DEMOLISH PORTION OF 40'0'X6BAR LEAVING PART OF WAGON ::::C Code Enforced: ?? Valuation: $1.00 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: 0 bit MI' JsI � I I'�,GhoA�• II r��QNWSRtT}r Q� nCryf9T6wdp �f; rwn�resrorvnr. p FRANCIS J. TACIK I� SURVEYOR. .. - \ Fx4oY-uo QxxoT 0 0 ? WSYLVANIA � - 'N �9 I N`.AS0L-1 we aN MA W LAt4n77- L. 8 19 F. G35 25r F 9 Z peroca �'e WAS 41t1GTDrt CDU h P4vCCL t40' 2 4ousE it Inoa e e.49. -c. IN 7 A4 % / a M.85'1'll" of --_a (9G•24' . .4°32'W '1 5.0• CasT L� Ru j'TO wN —---_ ,BCa"C0'?/'kr' �+vUSE. IsOCeTlon4 RDA I -40s wave-reo -ro > 5e �". PcvtcA A•'17RUzY QoA0Dls-r�.�Cr". \'s WA5NtGTcµI (/ m,4NAwtLANfl CE'RTU itAtE REFERENCES ZEIYEYH SURVEYS SURVEYING •:PLANNING Lherekyoertlfy that the property delineated hereon is Inao• . PLAT BK, 200 Dill Avenue Frederick, MD ' 21701 oo .danc withthePlaYof Se dIV.Ii d by accepted pte0of record 301.831.4944 r 301.8$6.6594 tfiat'.•theamprovementa were located aooepted!field ,prao• PLAT NO. DATE OF SURVEYS I''. = 20U I rnentand,Includepermanentvlslblo'otm resandencroach• SCALE. menis, if any. WALLCHECK LIBER 6?`� DRAWN BY.. HSE LOC I 30 •o ff TITLE REPORT NOT'F RNISHED. - FOLIO. $S6 BOUNDARY JOB NO.:• O4 108.. District 13 MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST Map 9 Parcel 90 • INVENTORY FORM FOR STATE HISTORIC SITES SURVEY NAME HISTORIC Neiswander-Tovornik House (LOCATION STREET & NUMBER Coseytown Road CITY - CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT k VICINITY OF Cearfoss _ STATE _-- COUNTY ., Maryland Washington • CLASSIFICATION - CATEGORY OWNERSHIP STATUS PRESENT USE _DISTRICT _PUBLIC X OCCUPIED - - - X -AGRICULTURE -MUSEUM )LBUILDINGIS) XPRIVATE -UNOCCUPIED -COMMERCIAL _-PARK _STRUCTURE _BOTH - -WORK IN PROGRESS -EDUCATIONAL X PRIVATE RESIDENCE SITE PUBLIC ACQUISITION ACCESSIBLE -ENTERTAINMENT _RELIGIOUS - _OBJECT _IN PROCESS -YES: RESTRICTED -GOVERNMENT _SCIENTIFIC ' - _BEING CONSIDERED -YES: UNRESTRICTED - —INDUSTRIAL _TRANSPORTATION X NO - - MILITARY -OTHER: - fl®WNER OF PROPERTY NEdward J. and GloriaTovornik - Telephone # STREET & NUMBER _ Route # 6, Box 79 CITY,TOWN cflt,Ic, i+ .'--c __ Hagerstown VICINITY OF Maryland 21740 ®LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION Liber #: 517 COURTHOUSE, Folio #: 288 REGISTRY OF DEEDS;ETC. Washington County Court House STREET&NUMBER West Washington Street CITY, TOWN STATE Hagerstown Maryland 21740 REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS TITLE _FEDERAL _STATE _COUNTY -LOCAL SURVEY RECORDS CITY, TOWN - STATE El DESCRIPTION CONDITION CHECK ONE CHECK ONE X EXCELLENT _DETERIORATED _UNALTERED X ORIGINAL SITE . _GOOD _RUA INS LTERED C 50% -MOVED DATE _FAIR _UNEXPOSED DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (IF KNOWN) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE This farm complex is located on the north side of the Coseytown Road, about one mile west o Maryland route 63, just south of the Maryland=Pennsylvania border near Cearfoss in Washingt County, The buildings are set on high ground with the house facing south and the barn east The house is a seven bay bi=level brick dwelling resting on fieldstone foundations, The Li western bays are part of a one and a half story structure which is indented or recessed so that its two westernmost bays are beneath a now enclosed porch, A pair of gable roofed dot mers extend from the south slope of the roof, The eastern section of the hcuse is -two bays wide and two stories high, The portion of its west end wall which extends above the one an( half story section has been sheathed with aluminum siding. The front elevation of the house displays Flemish bond brickwork while American or common bond is used in the other walls, Windows have narrow frames which hold six over six pane double hung sashes. Small four ligi windows are present in the gable of the lower section, Entrances are located in the second, fifth and sixth bays of the front elevation, A modern shed roofed porch shelters the two me eastern doors, Small brick chimneys are located inside both end walls of the two story section and inset west gable wall of the lower portion, The interior of the house has fireplaces in the east and west end walls, Woodwork is consis tent throughout the entire structure suggesting that both sections were built at the same ti The name Neiswander was inscribed in wood forming a partition -in the -east section of the hou Just southwest of the house is a frame bank barn in which the date May 24, 1904 was found, The buildings appear to --be. in excellent condition and stand on a tract containing 2.503 acre: which was once part of a larger farm, 0 ARY fi SIGNIFICANCE PERIOD AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE --CHECK AND JUSTIFY BELOW . -PREHISTORIC -ARCHEOLOGY-PREHISTORIC -COMMUNITY PLANNING _LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE _1400-1499 -ARCHEOLOGY-HISTORIC _CONSERVATION _LAW _1500.1599 AGRICULTURE -ECONOMICS -LITERATURE _1600-1599 ARCHITECTURE -EDUCATION _MILITARY _1700-1799 _ART _ENGINEERING -MUSIC X1800.1899 Mid -COMMERCE _EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT _PHILOSOPHY _1900- -COMMUNICATIONS _INDUSTRY -POLITICS/GOVERNMENT _INVENTION SPECIFIC DATES BUILDER/ARCHITECT STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE _RELIGION -SCIENCE -SCULPTURE -SOCIA L/HUMANITARIAN _THEATER -TRANSPORTATION _OTHER (SPECIFY) • a This bi=level brick farm house and its accompanying barn provide and example of a 19th ce tury Cumberland Valley small farm complex. The house would appear to have been built during the mid 19th century, The barn in T•+hich a 1904 date was found is a frame structure built int a bank and is typical of many 19th and early 20th century barns in the area. The owner of the property has indicated that the name Neiswander was found on a partition wit'• -e in the house. Tdashington County Land Records show that this farm was owned by Daniel Neiswan der during the mid 19th century. On December 5, 1849, Peter Miller sold Daniel Neiswander 62 1/4 acres of land for $1245. It was part of a grant called "Weeks Ingenuity." (IN5/337). In 1866 Neiswaander sold 60 acres of "R•fullens Delight," "Needwood Forest" and "T -leeks Ingenuity •to Christian Horst for $3300. (LBN2/1). In a later transaction dated April 25, 1876, D. M. Neiswander sold 46 3/4 acres of [leeks Ingenuity to Christian Horst for $1075.25. (113/192). After Christian Horst, the farm was owned by various members of the Shank family until 1954 ime0 (160/108,109, 266/297, 232/329). cse0 es 1• CONTINUE ON SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES Washington County Land Records0 • CONTINUE ON SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY ri GEOGRAPHICAL DATA ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY 20503 acres VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES STATE _ - COUNTY - Pennsylvania. .Franklin STATE - COUNTY - FORM PREPARED BY - NAME/TITLE .. ... .. Paula Stoner Dickey. Consultant ORGANIZATION DATE Washington County Historical Sites Survey June 1977 STREET& NUMBER TELEPHONE County Office Building, 33 West Washington Street 791-3065 CITY OR TOWN STATE Hagerstown Maryland 21740 The Maryland Historic Sites Inventory was officially created by an Act of the Maryland Legislature, to be found in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Article 41, Section 181 KA, 1974 Supplement. The Survey and Inventory are being prepared for information and record purposes only and do not constitute any infringe- ment of individual property rights. RETURN TO: Maryland Historical Trust The Shaw House, 21 State Circle • I Annapolis, Maryland 21401 (301) 267-1438 PS. 1108