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HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
November 7, 2014
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The regular monthly meeting of the Historic District Commission was called to order on Wednesday,
November 7, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 255 of the Washington County Administration Building, 100 West
Washington Street, Hagerstown, Maryland. Members present included: Tom Clemens, Gary Rohrer,
Christine Toms, and Edie Wallace. Also present was Staff member Stephen Goodrich.
B. MINUTES
There were no minutes presented.
C. COMMUNICATIONS AND BILLS
None
D, UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
E. BUDGET
None
F. NEW BUSINESS
Leitersburg Fire Hall
Mr. Goodrich presented for review and approval a design proposal for the Leitersburg Fire Hall located at
21431 Leiter Street. The structure is located within the historic portion of the Leitersburg Rural Village;
however, it is not a contributing structure.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Rohrer made a motion to approve the proposed design because it meets the
criteria outlined in Section 20.6.a. of the Zoning Ordinance and based on an inspection of the proposed
plans the building will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and would not be detrimental to
the Rural Village. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clemens and unanimously approved.
Permit #2014-04779-21605 Leiter Street
Mr. Goodrich presented for review and approval an application to demolish a carport and to construct a
96 square foot one story addition on a partial crawl space and a 1,176 square foot two-story attached
garage to the left of the dwelling. The property is located at 21605 Leiter Street in the Leitersburg Rural
Village, outside the historic portion of the Rural Village.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Clemens made a motion to approve Permit # 2014-04779 for property located at
21605, which is not a contributing structure and is outside the historic portion of the Leitersburg Rural
Village, and because it meets the criteria outlined in Section 20.6.a of the Zoning Ordinance and based
on an inspection of the proposed plans the addition will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood
and would not be detrimental to the Rural Village. The motion was seconded by Ms. Toms and
unanimously approved.
G. OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Toms gave a brief update on the Brumbaugh/Kendle/Grove farmstead. She stated that no proposals
to rehabilitate and re -use the property were received. However, the Hagerstown Regional Airport has
recommended that the property be rehabilitated and used by the Aviation Museum.
H. CLOSED SESSION
None
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Goodrich adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephen T. Goodrich, Director