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Home My WebLink About20040628WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Washington 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 MEMORANDUM TO . Planning Commission FROM Stephen T. Goodrich, Chief Senior Plannei DATE June 28, 2004 SUBJECT Demolition Permit #2004-02583 & Site Visit, Easterday House at 6633 Old National Pike During the Planning Commission meeting on June 7 the Commission voted to delay further action regarding its recommendation on the demolition permit until the HDC had the opportunity to visit the site. The owner, Mr. Easterday agreed to permit the visit. The site visit occurred on Thursday, June 17 at 10 am. Merry Stinson, a Historic District Commission member and architectural historian, and Jane Hershey, also a Commission member, visited the site. Todd Easterday, George Anikis and Steve Goodrich were also present. Ms. Stinson's agreed to prepare an analysis of the structure. It is attached for your review and to assist you in making a recommendation on the permit application during the July 12 meeting. Involved parties are notified by a copy of this memo that the matter has been scheduled on the agenda of the Planning Commission's July 12, 2004 meeting which will be held at 80 West Baltimore Street and begins at 7:00 pm. Mr. Easterday might present additional information or have an alternate proposal. Enclosure STG/me Cc: John Umer Todd Easterday HDC members www,washeo-md.net RECYCLED PAPER Boonsboro House, Old National Road The historic 11/2 story home at 6633 Old National Pike east of Boonsboro faces the road to the south. The original eastern log section was built in the late 181h, or more probably the very early 19th, century. This includes the central stair hall and the parlor to the east. The western parlor, of either log or timber frame construction, was added in approximately the second quarter of the 19th century. Both sections rest on a stone cellar which was later partially covered with brick. Plain lapped siding held with cut nails was applied to the structure soon after the addition was built. A brick kitchen was constructed to the north in the late 19th century, and a concrete block section was added in the mid -20th century. The original house retains fine early features such as log joists and rafters, wide floor boards, board and batten doors, a beaded board wall on the second floor, and ovolo window trim. The two later sections are also mainly intact. This is a good example of an early settlement period log house that was expanded throughout the 19th century. According to historic Washington County maps, S. Snook resided here in 1859, and John Lepole owned the property in 1877. 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In accordance with Washington County policies, the Historic District Commission (HDC) must have the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed demolition prior to the permit issuance. The Planning Commission may also be provided the opportunity to comment if the HDC is opposed to the demolition. This letter is to inform you that the application has been rescheduled on the Historic District Commission's May 5, 2004 agenda. It was originally scheduled for review during the April meeting which was cancelled. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm in Conference Room "A" in the Washington County Administrative Annex Building located at 80 West Baltimore Street in Hagerstown. You or your representative are encouraged to attend. The Commission is likely to have questions regarding the need for demolition. If you are not able to attend you may provide written material that would explain and support the need for demolition or send a representative. If it is necessary for the Planning Commission to review the application also, that meeting will -beheld on June 2, 2004 at 7:00 pm in the same -location........................ Please feel free to call me at 240-313-2430 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. if you have questions. azdt�'L� Stephen T. Goodrich Interim Planning Director enclosure STG/me Cc:Bill Sprague, Permits and Inspections Johnnie Pryor 239 Vickie Drive Hagerstown, MD 21740 \hdc\rev200402583.DMQ.doe RECYCLED PAPER WA -II -007 Copy I District 6 MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST Map 73 Parcel 15 MAGI # 2207085904 INVENTORY FORM FOR STATE HISTORIC SITES SURVEY NAME HISTORIC AND/OR COMMON - Aluminum Sided House ' LOCATION STREET&NUMBER ' - U. S. Route 40'Aa Route #.3 - CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CITY.7OWN' ' - - L.VICINITY OF Boonsboro - 6 COUNTY STATE Maryland` .. Washington (CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY OWNERSHIP STATUS -... -. PRESENT USE -DISTRICT _PUBLIC XOCCUPIED _AGRICULTURE -MUSEUM X_BUILDINGIGI �X PflIVATE--' '��--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 - XNO - —MILITARY —OTHER: OWNER OF PROPERTY NAME Telephone #: George A. Stiles P STREET& NUMBER - . Route # 3 STATE-," zip code.-_.. _. _.. .._. _ CITY. TOWN - Boonaboro VICINITY OF Maryland 21713 ®LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION Liber #: 227 COURTHOUSE, - Folio #: 123 REGISTRY OF DEEDS;ETC. Washington County Court. House - STREET&NUMBER - West Washington Street CITY. TOWN STATE REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS TITLE _.FEDERAL _STATE _COUNTY _LOCAL DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS CITY. TOWN STATE SIGNIFICANCE AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE--CHECKANDJUSTIFYBELOW PERIOD _PREHISTORIC _ARCHEOLOGY. PREHISTORIC -COMMUNITY PLANNING -LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE _RELIGION _1400-1499 __ARCHEOLOGY.HISTORIC -CONSERVATION - -LAW -SCIENCE _1500.1599 -AGRICULTURE _ECONOMICS -LITERATURE -SCULPTURE X _MILITARY -SOCIAVHUMANITARIAN 1600.1699 -ARCHITECTURE -EDUCATION _1700-1799 ART - -ENGINEERING' - .MUSIC .THEATER '_1600.1699 -COMMERCE -EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT _PHILOSOPHY -TRANSPORTATION _1900- -COMMUNICATIONS _INDUSTRY -POLITICS/GOVERNMENT _OTHER (SPECIFYI -INVENTION SPECIFIC DATES BUILDER/ARCHITECT STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This long narrow one story aluminum sided house is probably of log construction. Alterations to its exterior and the application of the siding make an assessment of its age without furth examination impossible. - CONTINUE ON SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY BUILDING PERMIT project No: Activity: Permit Type: Inspector Ar I Job Address: Location: Parcel No: P2004-0626 2004-02583 DEMO 5a: B5 6633 OLD NATIONAL PIKE BO LOR 6633 OLD NATIONAL PIKE 073-12-0015-00000 Zoning Dist: A ?? Floodplain: A Applicant: PRYOR JOHNNIE 239 VICKIE DRIVE HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740 Phone Number: 301-733-5868 Owner: EASTERDAY TODD E ET AL Phone Number: Contractor: Phone Number: Contractor License No: Description: 44'X40 ONE & HALF STORY DWELLING Applied: Approved: Status: n 03/30/2004 PENDING Code Enforced: ?? Valuation: $4,200.00 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: o WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION A County Administrative Annex W 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 MEMORANDUM TO Historic District Commission Members Planning Commission Members FROM Stephen T. Goodrich, Chief Senior Planner DATE June 11, 2004 SUBJECT Site Visit, Easterday House at 6633 Old National Pike, Demolition permit # 2004- 02583 During the Planning Commission meeting on June 7 the Commission voted to delay further action regarding its recommendation on the demolition permit until the HDC had the opportunity to visit the site. The owner, Mr. Easterday agreed to permit the visit. The site visit has been arranged for Thursday, June 17 at 10 am. Any Historic District Commission interested in seeing the building and participating in further recommendations to the Planning Commission should take advantage of this opportunity to visit the building. Interested Planning Commission members are also invited. I should remind everyone who plans to visit that the building is in a state of disrepair and Mr. Easterday has stated that it is uninsured. This visit is at your own risk. I've enclosed a map to the site for your convenience. Enclosure STG/me Cc: John Urner Todd Easterday RECYCLED PAPER www.washco-md. net John H. Urner URNER, NA[RN & BOYER, L.L.C. William P. Nairn ATTORNEYS AT LAW Mark K. Boyer 207 SOUTH POTOMAC STREET HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740 June 8, 2004 Stephen T. Goodrich Interim Planning Director Washington County Planning Commission 80 W. Baltimore St. Hagerstown, MD 21740-6003 RE: Demolition Permit #2004-02583 Dear Steve: 301-739-3036 Phone 301-733-9404 FAX It is my understanding of last night's Planning Commission action that u.,,y asxed you to contact the Historic District Commission to offer them an opportunity to look further at the house and gave a 30 -day time period for this. Because of our concerns regarding the deteriorated nature of the house and the possibility of injury to anyone entering it, we would like to know when such inspection will occur so that Todd or someone else may be there. Therefore, please let us know when the visit is scheduled and who will be coming to the house. If the Commission does not plan to go to the house within the 30 -day period, please let me know so that we can schedule a meeting with the person who issues the demolition permit to present our request to him. Sincere John H. Urner JHU/jw May 6, 2004 Todd E. Easterday, et al 11012 Staley Drive Hagerstown, MD 21742 RE: Demolition permit # 2004-02583 Dear Mr. Easterday The Historic District Commission reviewed your application for a permit to demolish a 44' x 40' one & one half story dwelling located at 6633 Old National Pike during its meeting on May 5, 2004. The building is identified in the Washington County Historic Sites Survey as site # WA -11-007. The Commission received a copy of the historic inventory information, demolition permit application and location maps. During the meeting you provided current photographs, maps of the site and a variety of verbal information regarding the condition of the building in support of your application, including mention of an architects evaluation of the structure. Following questions and a lengthy discussion the Historic District Commission voted on and passed a motion to state its opposition to the proposed demolition and forward said recommendation to the Planning Commission. Among the many concerns expressed by the Commission during the discussion that lead to the recommendation of opposition was the lack of documentation of the condition of the building. Also, Commission member and architectural historian Merry Stinson expressed her opinion that the building appears to be of early 19th century vintage, much older than your estimate of 1900, and in an important location along the National Road. The Planning Commission will consider the application for review and comment during its meeting on June 7.2004. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm in Conference Room "A" in the Washington County Administrative Annex Building located at 80 West Baltimore Street in Hagerstown. You or your representative are encouraged to attend. The Commission is likely to have questions regarding the need for demolition. If you are not able to attend you may provide written material that would explain and support the need for demolition or send a representative. Please feel free to call me at 240-313-2430 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. if you have questions. Sincerely, Stephen T. Goodrich Interim Planning Director STG/me Cc:Bill Sprague, Permits and Inspections Johnnie Pryor 239 Vickie Drive Hagerstown, MD 21740 HDC members Commissioner Nipps \hdc\2004025 83toPC.DMO. doc /-:..0 4A.,., 97 cnn nnn Fl 77°37'30" MAi 32 WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Washington 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 MEMORANDUM TO : Washington County Planning Commission FROM Stephen T. Goodrich, Chief Planner DATE May 28, 2004 SUBJECT Demolition Permit, 6633 Old National Pike County policy requires that demolition permit applications for structures listed in the Washington County's historic sites inventory must be reviewed for recommendation by the Historic District Commission (HDC). If opposed by the HDC, Planning Commission review and recommendation is also needed. A copy of the policy is enclosed. The subject permit application submitted by property owner Todd Easterday proposes demolition of a 1 Vstory dwelling located at 6633 Old National Pike. The structure is identified in the County's historic sites inventory as site # WA -II -007. The Historic District Commission reviewed the application during its meeting on May 5, 2004. The Commission voted on and passed a motion to state its opposition to the proposed demolition as noted in the attached copy of its letter to Mr. Easterday. Also enclosed for the Commissions use in formulating recommendation is a map showing the location of the subject structure and a copy of the historic site inventory form. RECYCLED PAPER www.washco-md.net Copy , WA=II-007 / I District 6 MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST Map 73 Parcel 15 MAGI # 2207085904 { INVENTORY FORM FOR STATE HISTORIC SITES SURVEY NAME HISTORIC AND/OR COMMON • _ _ _ .. Aluminum Sided House LOCATION STREET&NUMBER. , U. S. Route 40-Ag Route 1 .3 CITY, TOWN . .. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT . .L.VICINITY OF Boonsboro 6 - STATE Maryland' - .. .. • . COUNTY Washington (CLASSIFICATION . CATEGORY OWNERSHIP STATUS ..-. ' ' '. - PRESENTUSE . •,- _DISTRICT _PUBLIC =OCCUPIED -AGRICULTURE -MUSEUM • XBUILDING(S) )_PRIVATE.' - -UNOCCUPIED" . -COMMERCIAL' -PARK -STRUCTURE _BOTH -WORK IN PROGRESS -EDUCATIONAL XPRIVATE RESIDENCE _SITE PUBLIC ACQUISITION ACCESSIBLE. . -ENTERTAINMENT -RELIGIOUS _OBJECT - _IN PROCESS -YES: RESTRICTED -GOVERNMENT _SCIENTIFIC _BEING CONSIDERED -YES: UNRESTRICTED -INDUSTRIAL -TRANSPORTATION KNO - —MILITARY - _OTHER: OWNER OF PROPERTY NAME George A, Stiles Telephone #: STREET& NUMBER Route#3 _. ..._CITY,TOWN .. :............... .: .__.., ._ ..._. .. __ .� STATE`j...Zip---Co. e.... ....._. _. Boonsboro _ VICINITY OF Maryland 21713 ®LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION Libex #: 227 COURTHOUSE. - Folio #: 123 REGISTRY OF DEEDS;ETC. Washington County Court. House STREET & NUMBER West Washington Street CITY. TOWN STATE REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS TITLE _FEDERAL -STATE _COUNTY _LOCAL DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS CITY, TOWN STATE DESCRIPTION CONDITION CHECK ONE CHECK ONE _EXCELLENT -DETERIORATED _UNALTERED X ORIGINAL SITE YG00D -RUINS X_ALTERED'J 550'1 -MOVED DATE _FAIR -UNEXPOSED DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (IF KNOWN) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE This one story, five bay aluminum sided house is located on the northeast side of. U. S. Route 40-A, southeast of Boonsboro and Maryland Route 67 in Washington County. It is set back slightly from the road's edge and faces southwest. The aluminum siding may conceal log construction, This building material is suggested by the thick door and window jambs. The building rests on stone and: briokpfoundations.° A veneer of brick extends along the front wall foundation. A one story aluminum sided ell extends to the rear. The house is long and narrow with widely spaced windows. They have six over six pane sashes held within narrow frames. The main entrance is located in the center bay of the front: elevation. The roof is sheathed with corrugated sheet metal and plain boxing finishes the eaves. Small brick flues are located inside the end walls. A porch reached by a series of steps shelters the three central bays of the front elevation. The house appears to be in good condition. CONTINUE ON SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY SIGNIFICANCE -`, PERIOD AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE--CHECKANDJUSTIFYBELOW _PREHISTORIC -ARCHEOLOGY-PREHISTORIC _COMMUNITY PLANNING _LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE -RELIGION _1400.1499 -ARCHEOLOGY-HISTORIC _CONSERVATION _LAW _SCIENCE _1500-1699 _AGRICULTURE _ECONOMICS -LITERATURE _SCULPTURE 1600-1699 X�RCHITECTURE - _EDUCATION _MILITARY _SOCIAUHUMANITARIAN _1700-1799 -ART _ENGINEERING _MUSIC . _THEATER X-1900-1899 -COMMERCE -EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT _PHILOSOPHY - _TRANSPORTATION _1900- _COMMUNICATIONS -INDUSTRY _POLITICS/GOVERNMENT _OTHER (SPECIFY) '- _INVENTION SPECIFIC DATES BUILDER/ARCHITECT STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This long narrow one story aluminum sided house is probably of log construction. Alterations to its exterior and the application of the siding make an assessment of its age without furth examination impossible. CONTINUE ON SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY QMAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES CONTINUE ON SEPARATE SHEET I;F NECESSARY mi GEOGRAPHICAL DATA ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY 91.23 acres LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES STATE COUNTY COUNTY ®FORM PREPARED BY NAME/TITLE Paula Stoner Dicicey, Consultant ORGANIZATION DATE Washin?ton County Historical Sites Survey January 1978 STREET& NUMBER TELEPHONE County Office Building, 33 West Washington Street 791 -3Q65 - 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 Annapolis, Maryland 21401 (301) 267-1438 P9. line s; r . i - t yyv�r 1 fiT � �� , htii� � •I F W,r ' q�p`,' ,..tf�r1d E -mss =sav-.L /Jy�o at31 I Z4if+Cs+�i�t '� F .4y ifr f`[Y T`'y.., L`ic'�'��`S�J $+.Irk+wit%5 e Coffman, Sandy From: Thompson, Michael Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 12:29 PM To: Goodrich, Steve; Coffman, Sandy Subject: FW: Boonsboro House FYI Sandy Same as the other one received this morning, please make copies for the Commission. Thanks Mike -----Original Message ----- From: antietam1862@adelphia.net [mailto:antietam1862@adelphia.net] Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 12:15 PM To: Thompson, Michael Subject: Boonsboro House Mr. Thompson If there is any way possible to prevent the destruction of the house at 6633 Old National Pike in bBoonsboro I encourage you to try. We are losing too many historic homes in Washington County and I ask that some process be implemented to advertise it for sale or removal to another site. Recognizing much of the fine work Washington County has done in this regard, I encourage you to apply all of your talents and energy in this case. Tom Clemens Keedysville, MD WASHINGTON 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 April 1, 2004 Todd E. Easterday, et al 11012 Staley Drive Hagerstown, MD 21742 RE: Demolition permit # 2004-02583 Dear Mr. Easterday: You have applied for a permit to demolish a 44' x 40' one & one half story dwelling located at 6633 Old National Pike that is identified in the Washington County Historic Sites Survey as site # WA -H- 007 (a copy of the information is enclosed for your use). In accordance with Washington County policies, the Historic District Commission (HDC) must have the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed demolition prior to the permit issuance. The Planning Commission may also be provided the opportunity to comment if the HDC is opposed to the demolition. This letter is to inform you that the application has been scheduled on the Historic District Commission's April 7, 2004 agenda. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm in Conference Room "A" in the Washington County Administrative Annex Building located at 80 West Baltimore Street in Hagerstown. You are encouraged to attend. The Commission is likely to have questions regarding the need for demolition. If you are not able to attend you may provide written material that would explain and support the need for demolition or send a representative. If it is necessary for the Planning Commission to review the application also, that meeting will be held on May 3, 2004 at 7:00 pm in the same location. Please feel free to call me at 240-313-2430 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. if you have questions. Sincer J j Stephen T. Goodrich Interim Planning Director enclosure STG/me Cc:Bill Sprague, Permits and Inspections \hdc\200402583.DMO. doc ® oww.washco-md.net RECYCLEDPAPER Page 1 of 1 Coffman, Sandy From: Thompson, Michael Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 7:59 AM To: Coffman, Sandy; Goodrich, Steve Subject: FW: 6633 National Pike, Boonsboro FYI -----Original Message ----- From: Atreefarmer@cs.com [mailto:Atreefarmer@cs.com] Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 11:19 PM To: Thompson, Michael Subject: 6633 National Pike, Boonsboro I encourage you and the Planning Commission to give every consideration to retaining the house at 6633 National Pike, Boonsboro. It appears to be a structure worth saving as an example of period architecture. Life is not a cup to be drained, but a measure to be filled. -- American Proverb Vera Mae Schultz (native of Washington County and current Clear Spring land owner and operator) 18312 Metz Drive Germantown, Maryland 20874-2410 301-972-0848 atreefarmer@cs.com 07/12/2004 Waotjtngtou QCouutp jLpStorttat 1Eru , uc. �� P.®. 38ox 222 eebpobttte, ED 1i)O 21756 2 r�� Mr. Donald Ardinger, Chairperson J�4AS)SCO0N Y PllNlPtG UEPF. Washington County Planning Commission 80 W. Baltimore Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 SUBJECT: Demolition Permit for Historic Site, 6633 Old National Pike, Boonsboro Dear Mr. Ardinger: The Directors and members of the Washington County Historical Trust respectfully request that the Planning Commission recommend denial of the demolition permit for the historic home at 6633 Old National Pike, Boonsboro. The Planning Commission should suggest reasonable, alternative preservation measures to the developer/owners of this property, possibly in consultation with others, in a manner that protects and enhances this historic structure. This would be in keeping with the spirit of the County Commissioners adopted policy of 1990, thereby making a demolition permit unnecessary. Because the legal safeguards to destruction of historic properties are tenuous at best in Washington County, the public must rely on its elected/appointed public officials to defend and promote adaptive reuse policies with the private sector whenever possible. We offer our support and several specific recommendations as follows: 1) This home, constructed circa 1800, is located on a National Landmark Highway at the edge of one of our County's treasured old communities. It was so identified many years ago on the Washington County Historical Site Survey. It has historic significance and is worthy of preservation. 2) Despite disrepair and lack of maintenance, this home is an excellent candidate for restoration. Many structures in much more deplorable condition have been brought back to useful life with amazing success. The developer/owners should not be "rewarded" with a demolition permit for allowing a property on the Historic Site Inventory to reach its current state. 3) We recommend to the owner that this home be placed on an independent parcel of land with protective easements requiring, within reason, preservation and restoration. The property could then be marketed as eligible for local, state, and federal tax credits. The Washington County Historical Trust would be delighted to assist in finding buyers and helping any prospective purchaser with the paperwork necessary to obtain these valuable tax credits. Page 1 of 1 Thompson, Michael From: JOHNKROWKA@aol.com Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 11:32 AM To: Thompson, Michael Subject: Boonsboro Historic House Dear Mr. Thompson: I hope you and the other members of the Planning Commission will vote at your meeting on July 12, 2004 to save the historic house located at at 6633 Old National Pike in Boonsboro for which a demolition permit has been submitted. Such structures enrich the quality of our lives here in Washington County. This home has many noteworthy architectural features and merits preservation. I hope you will forward this email to the other members of the Commission and vote to save this important part of our cultural heritage. Yours truly, John F. Krowka, Ph.D. 21130 Roy's Lane Boonsboro, MD 21713 (301) 432-2375 �r1r-- ad 6 o 07/08/2004 WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Washington 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 MEMORANDUM TO : Department of Permits and Inspections FROM : Stephen T. Goodrich, Chief Senior Planner DATE July 13, 2004 SUBJECT Demolition Permit #2004-02583 6633 Old National Pike Review and recommendations according to County policy for the above referenced demolition permit application have been completed. The Historic District Commission conducted and completed its review during its May 5, 2004 meeting. The Planning Commission considered the application during its June 7 and July 12, 2004 meetings. A site visit occurred on June 17, 2004 and a summary of the structures architectural history was prepared by Merry Stinson, architectural historian and Historic District Commission member. During the July 12 meeting the Planning Commission approved a recommendation to state that it did not oppose the demolition of the structure. As a result of the applicants offer, the Planning Commission recommended that the buildings components (logs, bricks, stone, siding, moldings, etc.) be made available to interested parties for use in other historic preservation projects. Documentation of the various activities mentioned above are attached. Please feel free to contact me if there are questions. Enclosures STG/me Cc: John Umer Todd Easterday Johnnie Pryor HDC members md.net RECYCLED PAPER REVIEW PROCEDURES - DEMOLITION PERMITS Adopted by Board of County Commissioners - January 3, 1989 Amended - July 17, 1990 At the regular meeting on January 3, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a policy to provide that applications for a demolition permit for any structure which is identified in the Washington County Historical Sites Inventory be transmitted to the Planning Commission for review and comment. It is the Commissioners' intention that both the Planning Commission and the Historic District Commission (via transmittal from Planning) would have the opportunity to review these applications and provide any comments within a maximum of 60 days from the date of application. This policy does not provide for approval or disapproval of the demolition permit by either the Planning Commission or the Historic District Commission. Demolition permits will still be issued solely on the basis of meeting the technical requirements of applicable codes. The Board does feel, however, that proposed demolition of a structure with historical significance should be brought to the attention of all affected or interested parties so that appropriate measures through other existing programs or actions may be taken as necessary. It is the Board's desire that the review be completed promptly and, as previously stated, within no more than a 60 -day period. The demolition permit is not to be issued until the Planning Commission review is complete within the prescribed time frame. AMENDMENT - July 17, 1990 It is not the intent of this policy to negate or in any way change the existing authority granted to the Historic District Commission by Article 20 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding review, approval or disapproval of demolition permits in the Historic Preservation (HP) Zone. DEMOPOLICY May 6, 2004 Todd E. Easterday, et al 11012 Staley Drive Hagerstown, MD 21742 RE: Demolition permit # 2004-02583 Dear Mr. Easterday: The Historic District Commission reviewed your application for a permit to demolish a 44' x 40' one & one half story dwelling located at 6633 Old National Pike during its meeting on May 5, 2004. The building is identified in the Washington County Historic Sites Survey as site # WA -11-007. The Commission received a copy of the historic inventory information, demolition permit application and location maps. During the meeting you provided current photographs, maps of the site and a variety of verbal information regarding the condition of the building in support of your application, including mention of an architects evaluation of the structure. Following questions and a lengthy discussion the Historic District Commission voted on and passed a motion to state its opposition to the proposed demolition and forward said recommendation to the Planning Commission. Among the many concerns expressed by the Commission during the discussion that lead to the recommendation of opposition was the lack of documentation of the condition of the building. Also, Commission member and architectural historian Merry Stinson expressed her opinion that the building appears to be of early 19a' century vintage, much older than your estimate of 1900, and in an important location along the National Road. The Planning Commission will consider the application for review and comment during its meeting on June 7,2004. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm in Conference Room "A" in the Washington County Administrative Annex Building located at 80 West Baltimore Street in Hagerstown. You or your representative are encouraged to attend. The Commission is likely to have questions regarding the need for demolition. If you are not able to attend you may provide written material that would explain and support the need for demolition or send a representative. Please feel free to call me at 240-313-2430 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. if you have questions. Sincerely, Stephen T. Goodrich Interim Planning Director STG/me Cc:Bill Sprague, Permits and Inspections Johnnie Pryor 239 Vickie Drive Hagerstown, MD 21740 HDC members Commissioner Nipps \hdc\200402583toPC.DMO.doc