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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220406 Gregory Smith, Chair Vernell Doyle Lloyd Yavener, Vice Chair Michael Lushbaugh Ann Aldrich Kourtney Lowery Edith Wallace Jeffrey A. Cline, BOCC Rep HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION OF WASHINGTON COU NTY, MARYLAND WWW.WASHCO-MD.NET 100 West Washington Street, Suite 2600 | Hagerstown, MD 21740 | P: 240.313.2430 | F: 240.313.2431 | TDD: 7-1-1 AGENDA April 6, 2022, 7:00 p.m. Washington County Administration Complex, 100 West Washington Street, Room 2001, Hagerstown, MD 21740 **Masks are encouraged in all County Buildings regardless of vaccination status** CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL MINUTES 1. Minutes of the March 2, 2022 meeting * OTHER BUSINESS 1. Design Guidelines a. Continue discussion of the document starting at Standards for Review b. Revision Comments * 2. National Preservation Month (May) a. Proclamation- May 3, 2022, Time TBD b. Survey - https://arcg.is/0S5984 * c. Social Media Post Proofs * 3. Staff Report a. Staff Reviews * b. Staff Updates i. Town HDC MOU Update ii. MAHDC Law and Procedures Training – April 28, 6pm (Virtual) iii. MAHDC Symposium * ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING 1. Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 7:00 p.m. *attachments The Historic District Commission reserves the right to vary the order in which the cases are called. Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to contact the Washington County Planning Department at 240- 313-2430 to make arrangements no later than ten (10) days prior to the meeting. Notice is given that the agenda may be amended at any time up to and including the meeting. MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY March 2, 2022 The Washington County Historic District Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington County Administrative Complex, 100 W. Washington Street, Room 2001, Hagerstown, MD. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Commission members present were: Greg Smith, Chairman, Lloyd Yavener, Ann Aldrich, Vernell Doyle, Michael Lushbaugh, Kourtney Lowery, and Edie Wallace. Staff members present were: Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning: Meghan Jenkins, GIS Coordinator and HDC Staff member. MINUTES Motion and Vote: Mr. Yavener made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 2, 2022 regular meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Aldrich and unanimously approved. OTHER BUSINESS Design Guidelines Ms. Jenkins presented a draft of the Design Guidelines for members to review and make comments. The following are recommendations made by the members to include in the Guidelines: • Add an introduction explaining historic zoning (including items such as Historic Preservation and Antietam Overlay zones) and tax credits. • Add Cemeteries in the Table of Contents • Include historic Mills as a section • Wider margins to allow for printing and binding • Page numbers should be centered on the bottom of the pages • Any reference to another document should be linked each time it is mentioned • Purpose of the Design Guidelines section: Pg. 1, 1st paragraph – Define historic period; Pg. 1, 2nd paragraph, 2nd sentence – clarify this is exterior changes, not all changes to historic structures • Application Requirements section: Pg. 2 – add a paragraph to clarify what requires an application • Demolition Permit Evaluation: Pg. 8 – See Ms. Aldrich’s notes • Pg. 14 - 1760-1790: 3rd bullet – Do not capitalize arches • Pg. 15 – Change the spelling to Plane • Pg. 16 – Georgian: 7th bullet – Remove the reference “Adam” • Pg. 23 – Colonial Revival: 4th sentence, Victorian-era design; Add the location of the homes under the pictures, beside the Inventory number • Page 24 - 2nd paragraph, 1st sentence: Change wording • Page 25-Switch Bungalow and Ranch Style orders; Also, switch paragraphs on Page 24 so Bungalow comes before Ranch Style; Need a different photo of a bungalow • Page 27- Switch photos (stone walls should be first photo) • Page 29 – Check the style of gas stations; Find a photo of a smaller gas station to add here • Page 28 - Commercial Buildings section: 3rd bullet point – correct zigzags; Commercial Buildings section, 1st bullet – change emphases to elements • Page 30 - Ecclesiastical Architecture – there should be a photo of a German double door church (separate doors) We will continue our review at the next meeting at “Standards for Review”. National Preservation Month (May) Ms. Jenkins reminded members that National Preservation month is May. Staff is planning to promote preservation on the County’s website and facebook page as we did last year. The following are suggestions for topics: Introduction to Preservation, the HP overlay, MHT Easements and why they are important, new resources available on the County’s HDC webpage, and the Design Guidelines. Ms. Aldrich stated that there will be two workshops at the Saylor House in May dealing with preservation. Ms. Doyle also noted that Washington County Gives is May 11th where people may make donations to historic preservation efforts. It was suggested that the Board of County Commissioners present a certificate of acknowledgement for Preservation month. Preservation awards will be presented by the Historic Advisory Committee on May 17th. Staff Report • Staff Reviews: Ms. Jenkins stated a written report was provided. • Staff Updates: o Ms. Jenkins has applied for the CLG education grant so we will have funding for trainings in the next fiscal year. o The HP overlay mailing was sent out. We have had one contact from Clear Spring. Ms. Jenkins was also contacted by a property owner on Business Parkway who owns an historic house and barn and would like to protect the house. o We need to schedule an MAHDC training in April. All members should contact Ms. Jenkins with available dates for the training. o Ms. Jenkins announced that Pat Schooley’s husband has passed away. Staff will send condolences on behalf of the HDC. o Staff was contacted by the property owner of 14847 Fairview Road who wants a National Register plaque for his property due to its historical significance. Staff has contacted MHT and will follow-up with the property owner. UPCOMING MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Aldrich made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. Wallace and so ordered by the Chairman. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________________ Jill L. Baker, AICP Director, Washington County Dept. of Planning & Zoning Design Guidelines for Historic Structures Washington County, Maryland Adopted 202x ii Historic Structures Acknowledgements Historic District Commission: Gregory Smith, Chair Lloyd Yavener, Vice Chair Ann Aldrich Vernell Doyle Kourtney Lowery Michael Lushbaugh Edith Wallace Jeffrey A. Cline (BOCC Representative) Former Historic District Commission Members: Robert Bowman II Thomas G. Clemens Kurt Cushwa Michael Gehr Chris Horst Sandra D. Izer Gary W. Rohrer Charles R. Stewart Merry Stinson Christine Toms Carla Viar David Wiles County Staff: Jill Baker, AICP, Director, Department of Planning & Zoning Debra Eckard, Administrative Assistant, Department of Planning & Zoning Meghan Jenkins, GISP, GIS Coordinator/HDC Staff person, Department of Planning & Zoning Stephen Goodrich, AICP, Former Director, Department of Planning & Zoning Wyatt Stitely, Comprehensive Planner, Department of Planning & Zoning Special Acknowledgements: The Maryland Historical Trust Preservation Maryland Washington County Historical Trust (WCHT) Clear Spring Historical Association (CSHA) Cover Photos (Clockwise) Burnside Bridge, Plumb Grove Mansion, Church of the Brethren, Antietam Observation Tower Adopted: XX, XX, 202X Design Guidelines iii Table of Contents Purpose of the Design Guidelines Historic District Commission HDC Review Areas Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties Application Requirements Evaluation Process Demolition A Short History of Washington County Architectural Styles of Washington County Vernacular Forms 18th-19th Century Georgian Federal Greek Revival Italianate/Italian Villa Second Empire Queen Anne and Other Victorian Styles Colonial Revival Classical Revival Twentieth Century Mill Complexes Common Accessory Structures Commercial Buildings Commercial Buildings Post 1930 Gas Stations Ecclesiastical Architecture Schoolhouses Historic Markers Standards for Review Standards for Rehabilitation Guidelines Setting and Site Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings Additions to Historic Buildings New Construction and Accessory Buildings Site and Building Lights Signs Solar and Other New Technologies for Environmental Sustainability Hazard Mitigation Rural Villages Inventory Glossary This page is intentionally left blank Design Guidelines 1 Purpose of the Design Guidelines Mong-Linger Farm, Spring House, WA-IV-004 These design guidelines are a set of guiding principles that establish a basis for the Historic District Commission’s (HDC) recommendations, approval, or denial of applications. The HDC uses these Guidelines and the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties to determine if proposed work is appropriate for properties that fall under its review. Maryland Land Use Code S8.101- 8.501 and Article 20 of the Washington County Zoning Ordinance require the HDC to base its decisions on these documents. Conformance with the Secretary’s Standards is also a condition of the County’s Certifled Local Government status, a program administered by the National Park Service (NPS) and Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), which is the state’s federally designated State Historic Preservation Oiffce (SHPO). These guidelines provide guidance for the protection and enhancement of signiflcant historic structures, sites, and districts. Additionally, the guidelines deflne the appropriateness of requested exterior changes to existing historic structures and the approval of harmonious new construction within historic districts with attention to scale, massing, proportion, materials, and height. 2 Historic Structures Historic District Commission The Historic District Commission (HDC) was created in 1986 and its duties and powers are largely housed in the Zoning Ordinance for Washington County. The HDC is responsible for reviewing applications which are affected by select Rural Villages in the County (see Rural Villages Inventory), the Antietam Overlay 1 or Antietam Overlay 2 (AO) zoning districts, and the Historic Preservation (HP) zoning overlay. In addition, applications affecting properties on the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (MIHP) are also reviewed. The HDC makes recommendations regarding legislation, applications for zoning text or map amendments, special exceptions, variances, site plans, subdivisions or other proposals affecting historic preservation or historic resources. Other duties of the HDC include: • Recommend programs and legislation to the Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission to encourage historic preservation • Serve as a clearing house for information, provide educational materials and information to the public and undertake activities that advance the goals of historic preservation • Development of additional duties and standards. For example, criteria to be used in the review of building permit applications • Prepare, adopt, publish and amend additional guidelines to provide adequate review materials for applications including HP and building permits • Oversee maintenance and updating of the inventory of Washington County Historic Sites Bank Barn, Rufus Wilson Complex, WA-V-074 Design Guidelines 3 Certified Local Government Washington County is the only County in Western Maryland currently designated as a Certifled Local Government (CLG). The County obtained the designation in August of 1991. While the Certifled Local Government program is a Federal-State-local partnership administered through Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), it is mentioned here because the Historic District Commission (HDC) acts as the required qualifled historic preservation commission for the program. Beneflts of becoming a CLG include: eligibility to compete for funds to conduct projects that promote preservation, CLG sub-grant funds, ability to participate in the CLG Educations Set Aside Program, formal participation in the National Register nomination process, annual performance evaluations, and priority technical assistance. Being designated as a CLG means that the County is recognized by the National Park Service as being able to participate in the national policy of preservation. National Register of Historic Places and Section 106 Review The National Register is a tool that is used to document historic resources that are signiflcant to the Nation and worthy of preservation. The National Register does not have regulatory power but it does provide a process for additional review for resource impact when Federal or State funding or permitting is involved in a project. It also provides access to Federal tax credits to incentivize rehabilitation projects. Because the HDC is a CLG, they are part of the review and coordination process for National Register nominations in the County. Section 106 review occurs when any Federal or State funding or permitting is involved in a project that affects a National Register resource or a resource eligible for the National Register. In many cases properties identifled on the MIHP may trigger at least an initial review for Section 106. Any project which has the potential to trigger this review should contact the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) prior to application at the County to ensure the Section 106 process has been initiated. This opens up a consultation with Federal, State and local government (HDC), as well as the public, about views and concerns for the project. The review usually results in agreements and plans to mitigate the impacts on historic resources. 4 Historic Structures HDC Reviews Historic Rural Villages (Historic Communities) The County’s unincorporated Rural Villages are often strongly related to industry, transportation or migration. The County has a zoning classiflcation of Rural Village; but, it is important to note that Historic Rural Villages do not always coincide with this zoning designation. Once an Historic Rural Village is surveyed by MHT or the County, the individual resources identifled would henceforth have to undergo review by the HDC if any exterior changes are to be made. Those properties individually listed on the MIHP within the Rural Village Zoning designation would also have HDC review of applications. Lastly, new construction in County surveyed Historic Rural Villages which have been adopted would also be reviewed by the HDC. Map of the Historic Rural Villages and Antietam Overlay Areas View Interactive Mapping Design Guidelines 5 Antietam Overlay The protection of scenic vistas, especially those associated with small towns and villages, is important to historic resource protection. Deteriorated vistas can detract from the context of historic resources and also reduce the goal of immersion that heritage tourism strives to achieve. Washington County has numerous examples of historic and cultural landscapes, such as the Rural Villages. Currently, the County has adopted only one land management regulation speciflcally targeted at preserving the context of the Antietam National Battlefleld. The Antietam Overlay zoning district protects viewsheds around the Antietam National Battlefleld and its approaches with additional levels of review. There are three distinct subareas that are deflned in the Antietam Overlay zoning district. Overlay Area 1 (AO1) encompasses the Battlefleld proper and a buffer surrounding the Federally owned land. In this area, the exterior appearance of all uses are subject to HDC review. Overlay Area 2 (AO2) consists of the approach areas to the Battlefleld along major transportation corridors. The AO2 area requires applications involving the exterior appearance of all commercial and non-residential uses, excluding farm structures, to include HDC review. The flnal area, Overlay Area 3 (AO3), pertains to the Red Hill middle ground viewshed from the Battlefleld. This area was designated with assistance from the National Park Service via a technical study entitled “Analysis of the Visible Landscape: Antietam” published in April 1988. Regulations in this area limit the amount of tree cutting allowed on speciflc areas of Red Hill. Applications in the AO3 area, unless individually listed on the MIHP, are not reviewed by the HDC. Antietam Battlefleld, WA-II-477 6 Historic Structures Historic Preservation Overlay The purpose of the Historic Preservation zoning overlay district is to provide a mechanism for the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of historic and cultural resources. It is an overlay zone meant to enhance, not substitute, for the existing zoning designation, that regulates land use. The presence of the overlay on a property indicates there is a historic or cultural resource that has signiflcance to the heritage of Washington County. This overlay must be in place on a property to be eligible for County tax credits. Once in place, the HP Overlay provides continued opportunities for County tax credits as well as providing review authority for new construction or modiflcation of existing structures’ exteriors on the property. The HDC reviews all applications for the HP Overlay and any applications containing HP Overlay. There are currently more than 40 HP overlay areas within the County. The intention of the Overlay, as listed in the zoning ordinance, is as follows: • Safeguard the heritage of Washington County as embodied and refiected in such structures, sites and districts; • Stabilize and improve property values of such structures, sites, and districts and in Washington County generally; • Foster civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past; • Strengthen the economy of the County; and • Promote the preservation and appreciation of historic structures, sites and districts for the education and welfare of the residents of Washington County. Tax Credits One of Washington County’s main tools used to promote historic preservation since 1990 is the tax credits for the restoration and rehabilitation of exteriors on historic structures. These credits are applied for prior to work starting, to determine if the property is in the HP Overlay or Antietam Overlay 1 or 2 zoning areas. If the property is not in an existing area the HP Overlay must be applied prior to application for the tax credit. This overlay is added through the rezoning process. Once the property is in an eligible area, credits of up to 10% of the total amount spent on preservation are available from the County if the owner follows the Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The HDC reviews applications for the tax credits to determine what work qualifles. The owner can also apply for State and Federal tax credits up to 20% through the Maryland Historical Trust, which is a separate application process. Additional Tax Credit Resources Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties MHT Tax Credits County Tax Credit Resources County Tax Credit Ordinance County Tax Credit Application Design Guidelines 7 Antietam Iron Works Bridge (SHA W5731), WA-II-033 Map of the Historic Preservation (HP) Zoning Overlays View Interactive Mapping 8 Historic Structures Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties The primary repository for resource identiflcation and documentation is the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (MIHP). The Inventory was created by the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) shortly after its creation in 1961. The inventory includes the nationally listed resources mentioned previously as well as those added by State and local efforts. The County, with grant assistance from the State, has been adding resources to the MIHP since the 1970’s. The County currently does not maintain its own inventory of historic or cultural resources. The properties fall into the categories of Buildings, Districts, Objects, Sites or Structures. The HDC reviews impacts to all resource categories listed but primarily reviews permits and plans affecting buildings on the Inventory. What’s Historic? Historic resources have factors which are used to evaluate and prioritize them. Typically, to be included on the National Register, a resource must be at least 50 years old. Age of the resource is simply one component to be considered. Significance Resources can have local, state or national signiflcance. Typically, there is a period of signiflcance which can be anywhere from a thousand years to a few days depending on the events the resource may be associated with. Signiflcance is the importance of a property to the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of a community. Signiflcance is achieved by association with a set of criteria: Criteria A That are associated with events that have made a signiflcant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or Criteria B That are associated with the lives of signiflcant persons in our past; or Criteria C That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a signiflcant and distinguishable en- tity whose components may lack individual distinction; or Criteria D That have yielded or may be likely to yield information important in histo- ry or pre-history. Design Guidelines 9 Integrity Integrity relates to the ability of the resource to convey its historical associations or attributes. Integrity is measured by how closely the location, setting, design, materials and workmanship, feeling and association remain intact for the resource. Location Location is the place where the historic property was constructed or the place where the historic event occurred. Setting Setting is the physical environment of an historic property. It refers to the historic character of the place in which the property played its historical role. It involves how, not just where, the property is situated and its historical relationship to surrounding features and open space. Design Design is the combination of elements that create the historic form, plan, space, structure, and style of a property. This includes such elements as: organization of space, proportion, scale, technology, ornamentation, and materials. Materials Materials are the physical elements that were combined or deposited during a particular period of time and in a particular pattern or conflguration to form an historic property. Workmanship Workmanship is the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given period in history. Feeling Feeling is a property's expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period of time. Association Association is the direct link between an important historic event or person and an historic property. Sign, Rufus Wilson Store, WA-V-074 10 Historic Structures These guidelines will provide assurance to property owners that their application review will be based on clear and consistent standards. These guidelines are also designed to be fiexible and interpreted to accommodate each request as it is measured against the unique circumstances of each application, existing historic structures, and the proposed activities. In the event of a confiict between state laws and the County’s ordinances and policies or these Design Guidelines, the HDC will consult with the County Attorney’s Oiffce. Application Requirements The HDC makes prompt and proper decisions to issue a Certiflcate of Appropriateness or comments in support or not in support of applications when it has suiffcient information to determine all aspects of a design proposal. The applicant bears the responsibility for ensuring that all applications are complete and on time. The following information is determined to be the minimum acceptable to accompany an application for review by the HDC. 1. Scale drawings and pictures of the existing buildings showing their current condition. *All photographs must be in color and have excellent clarity; digital format is preferred. 2. A scale drawing of the proposed changes to the existing building or the new construction, showing all affected sides of the structure. The drawings should identify all new materials and show the actual design of a treatment rather than descriptions in words alone. Dimensions should be provided. 3. A scale drawing of the property showing the location of the existing buildings on the site and the location of the building additions or new construction. The relationship to public road and other points of access shall also be shown. The relationship of other buildings in the same or adjacent historic districts should be shown. 4. Suiffcient information to determine the appearance of new exterior materials either in the form of manufacturer’s publications or samples. Photographs are especially helpful. The Historic District Commission hosts a public meeting on the flrst Wednesday of each month. Applicants must submit their detailed application at least ten (10) business days before the meeting to be included on the agenda. Design Guidelines 11 5. See demolition section for additional application requirements speciflc to that application type. Applications that require HDC reviews resulting in a Certiflcate of Appropriateness that are approved, approved with conditions or disapproved include: 1. Design review for construction within a Historic Rural Village or Antietam Overlay 2. Design review for construction within a Historic Preservation District 3. Demolition permit review for all structures within a Historic Preservation District or contributing structures within the Antietam Overlay 4. Determination for the issuance of County property tax credits for properties in the Historic Preservation District, Antietam Overlay, or National Register District within a municipality with a Historic District Commission Applications that require HDC reviews resulting in comments in support or not in support for the application include: 1. Design review for construction within a Rural Village zoning designation for a property containing resources on the MIHP 2. Demolition permit applications for structures identifled on the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties that are outside the review areas listed above 3. Zoning text, zoning map amendments, special exceptions and variances, site plans, cell towers, and subdivision applications that affect historic structures or zones The HDC does not review permit applications for construction under 100 sq ft in the Antietam Overlay or Rural Village zoning designations. Agricultural building permits also are not reviewed in those areas. The HDC does not review applications for interior changes but will provide consultation if requested. The information listed above is speciflc to the application review of the Historic District Commission. Additional submittal requirements may be necessary. Applicants should contact the Division of Permits and Inspections to determine those requirements. All applications, excluding Historic Preservation Tax Credit, are currently made through the Division of Permits and Inspections. Did you remember? Check for State or Feder- al Funding/Permitting and apply to MHT if needed Check for MIHP or HDC Review Area Information Check building permit or plan requirements Check additional HDC application requirements based on review type Review the Design Guidelines for the work proposed 12 Historic Structures Evaluation Process The Commission shall consider only exterior features of a structure that would affect the historic, archeological, or architectural signiflcance of the site or structure, any portion of which is visible or intended to be visible from a public way. It does not consider any interior arrangements, although interior changes may still be subject to building permit procedures. The Commission renders a decision on a completed application within 45 days of receipt of the completed application. Failure to act within the specifled time period shall be considered an approval of the application by the Commission. The 45-day review period may be extended upon agreement by the Commission and the applicant. 1. The application shall be approved by the Commission if it is consistent with the following criteria: A. The proposal does not substantially alter the exterior features of the structure. B. The proposal is compatible in character and nature with the historical, cultural, architectural, or archeological features of the site, structure, or district and would not be detrimental to achievement of the purposes of Article 20 of the County Zoning Ordinance. C. The proposal would enhance or aid in the protection, preservation and public or private utilization of the site or structure, in a manner compatible with its historical, archeological, architectural, or cultural value. D. The proposal is necessary so that unsafe conditions or health hazards are remedied. E. The "Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" and subsequent revisions are to be used as guidance only and are not to be considered mandatory. 2. In reviewing the plans for any such construction or change, the Commission shall give consideration to and not disapprove an application except with respect to the factors specifled below. 1. The historic or architectural value and signiflcance of the site or structure and its relationship to the historic or architectural value and signiflcance of the surrounding area. 2. The relationship of the exterior architectural features of the structure to the remainder of the structure and to the surrounding area. Design Guidelines 13 3. The general compatibility of exterior design, scale, proportion, arrangement, texture, and materials proposed to be used. 4. Any other factors, including aesthetic factors, that the Commission deems to be pertinent. 3. The Commission shall be strict in its judgment of plans for those structures, sites, or districts deemed to be valuable according to studies performed for districts of historic or architectural value. The Commission shall be lenient in its judgment of plans involving new construction, unless such plans would seriously impair the historic or architectural value of surrounding structures. For Rural Villages, additional review criteria for applications are listed in Section 5D.5 Architectural Review of the Zoning Ordinance and include: 1. 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. 2. Building Size and Orientation 3. Landscaping 4. Signage 5. Lighting 6. Setbacks 7. Accessory structures Click to View Document 14 Historic Structures Demolition Washington County encourages the retention of signiflcant buildings, structures, sites, objects, or other historic resources within the County. Given the irreversible nature of demolition, full deliberation of all alternatives before action is essential. Additional Resources: Preservation Brief #31— Mothballing of Historical Buildings Demolition Permit Evaluation In considering a request for a Certiflcate of Appropriateness or comment to demolish a structure, the Commission will weigh the criteria listed in the Evaluation Process previously discussed. Demolition Permit Review Demolition review is a legal tool that provides the Historic District Commission with the means to ensure that potentially signiflcant buildings and structures are not demolished without notice and review. This process creates a safety net for historic resources to ensure that buildings and structures worthy of preservation are not inadvertently demolished. Demolition review does not always prevent the demolition of historically signiflcant buildings or structures. Rather, as the name suggests, it allows for review of applications for demolition permits for a speciflc period to assess a building’s historical signiflcance. If the applicant or the HDC requests additional guidance regarding the property to determine signiflcance or documentation status, the Maryland Historical Trust may be contacted to assess a to-be-demolished structure. The Maryland Historical Trust does not have a formal role in regulating or reviewing local demolitions but will act as a technical resource if needed. Failure to Comply or Willful Disregard Failure to comply or disregarding these policies will result in applicable flnes being administered. The Historic District Commission will review demolition permits for structures 400 square feet or greater or if partial demolition is proposed in coordination with new construction or additions. Reviewable structures are on the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (MIHP), within the Historic Preservation Zoning Overlay, Antietam Overlay 1 or 2 or are greater than 50 years old in a Historic Rural Village. Design Guidelines 15 Demolition Permit Application Requirements The following demolition permit application requirements are in addition to the Application Requirements listed previously for the Historic District Commission. Demolition permits that involve multiple structures, such as a farmstead or site, should include documentation that will enable full review of all involved structures. The demolition permit number, provided after permit application with Division of Permits and Inspections, must accompany the demolition application materials listed below. Materials for HDC review may be submitted digitally to the Department of Planning & Zoning at askplanning@washco-md.net once the permit application has been flled. Applicants may be required to provide additional materials to other reviewing agencies. A. Written description and history of the building or structure to be demolished. B. Detailed drawings, such as construction or trim details. C. Floor plan for each fioor level, drawn to approximate scale or fully dimensioned. D. Applicant’s plan for the recycling of waste generated. E. A report analyzing the demolition alternatives and mitigation (listed in descending order of preference) as to their feasibility. The report shall consist of thorough, deliberative analyses of each of the alternatives, explaining why each alternative is or is not feasible. Additional photographs should be provided in support of the analysis. In cases where a permit may involve multiple structures, each structure must have its alternatives documented. F. A site plan illustrating any proposed development or introduction of plantings following demolition (if applicable). The HDC highly encourages the early review and involvement of the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), using their Project Review Form. The instances where MHT should be consulted include buildings, sites, and projects that involve State or Federal funding or may require state or federal permits; for example, a state highways entrance permit. This review will ensure that the Section 106 process, if needed, is at least started before the HDC reviews a demolition permit. This process allows for greater consulting party input. The HDC may request additional information from the applicant following the review and discussion of the application. Additional information ensures that the structure has been fully documented before a Certiflcate of Appropriateness or support of a demolition permit occurs. This documentation could include supporting documents from licensed professionals such as an architect, engineer, or restoration specialists. Demolition Alternatives Redesigning the project to avoid any impact to the structure or its setting; Incorporating the structures into the overall design of the project; Converting the structure into an- other use (adaptive reuse); Relocating the structure on the property; Relocating the structure to anoth- er property; Demolition Mitigation Salvaging from the structure his- torically signiflcant architectural features and building materials; Documenting the structure as a whole and its individual architec- tural features in photographs, drawings, and/or text. This docu- mentation should follow the Standards and Guidelines for Architectural and Historical Inves- tigations in Maryland and be completed by a professional as listed in those Standards. Preferred Less Preferred 16 Historic Structures Not in Support If HDC is not in support of the permit, the permit and all review information will be forwarded to the Planning Commission to be scheduled at their next available meeting date for their determina- tion of support. Planning Com- mission may provide additional alternatives to the applicant that are available from the subdivision or site plan perspective to mini- mize impacts to historic re- sources. HDC Meeting Process for demo (HDC and Ap- HDC discusses provided applica- tion information and any quali- fled professional documentation with the applicant. Demolition alternative information will be reviewed extensively. Note: No public comment is taken. This is HDC Recommendation HDC will make motion in support or not in support of the demoli- tion permit. Support If the HDC supports the demoli- tion permit, a letter stating sup- port will be attached to the appli- cation with reasoning and the application will need no further HDC review. Review Process for demo (HDC) Complete demolition permit ap- plications will be distributed for review by the HDC at next meet- ing date. Permit is shared with additional interested historic partnerships for comment. If MHT Project Review is applicable re- view will not be scheduled until MHT initial review is complete. Initial Process for demo (Applicant) Open Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) Project Review if applica- ble Consider demolition alternatives and gather documentation which supports those alternatives’ feasi- bility Apply for demolition permit with Division of Permits and Inspec- tions AFTER any applicable Site Plan, Grading or Subdivision re- view is completed. Supply HDC general required documents and demolition per- mit speciflc required documents to HDC Staff at time of demoli- tion permit application. Design Guidelines 17 Ordinary Maintenance Routine or ordinary maintenance is deflned as work that does not alter the exterior features of a Historic Site or contributing structure. Maintenance of all structures, historic or otherwise, is strongly encouraged. Routine maintenance of buildings in the historic preservation zone, rural villages, or properties listed on the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties may not require review or approval by the Historic District Commission, a Certiflcate of Appropriateness, or a building permit. However, it is strongly recommended that the customer reach out to the Historic District Commission prior to starting work if there are questions regarding a project on a historic structure. The Historic District Commission is a resource for proper treatments and can assist in determining if the changes are within the scope of ordinary maintenance. Ordinary or routine maintenance is work that does not alter the exterior features of a Historic Site or contributing structure. Key exterior features, including roof materials, doors, windows, moldings, are discussed later in detail in these guidelines. Ordinary maintenance can include activities to prevent or correct deterioration, decay. or damage to a structure or any part thereof as long as repairs or replacement are of like material and design. Nothing in these guidelines shall be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance or repair that does not involve a change of design, material, or of the outward appearance of a building. Because ordinary maintenance is not considered new construction, the cost associated with maintenance work is not eligible for tax credits. Additional Resources: Preservation Brief #3— Improving Energy Eiffciency in Historic Buildings Preservation Brief #39—Holding the Line: Controlling Unwanted Moisture in Historic Buildings Preservation Brief #47—Maintaining the Exterior of Small and Medium Size Historic Buildings 18 Historic Structures A Short History of Washington County The flrst European settlers who arrived in Lord Baltimore’s colony of Maryland in 1634 were mostly English Catholics. It took another 100 years before the flrst land patent was issued in what is now Washington County. While some of those applying for the earliest patents in our county were of English descent, it was the German Protestants emigrating south out of Pennsylvania who would have the greatest impact on the landscape and architecture. Settlers such as Jonathan Hager, Hagerstown’s namesake, and other skilled Germans decidedly had the largest impact of transforming a wilderness landscape into neat, productive plantations and towns. The architecture in both their homes and agricultural buildings refiects their Dutch, German, Swiss, Italian, Bohemian, and English heritage. With the farming of vast acreages, surviving outbuildings and deed references provide evidence that large landowners in the County owned slaves or indentured servants to tend to their land. As a result, there are examples of institutional buildings such as schools to support the African American community as well as vernacular structures which were later homes to the freed. As the transportation routes of the rivers, canals, and roads to the area improved, an even larger mix of ethnic groups came to the area. The legacy of these settlers and their descendants is a diverse accumulation of architectural styles and construction methods that make Washington County a unique and special place. The German’s fondness for usage of the most readily available building material, native limestone, is refiected in the stone houses, barns, and bridges that are still evident in our community. Surviving also, are the English brick and log structures. Along the National Road and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, many high- style, large, brick and frame buildings appeared, refiecting the flnancial prosperity there. Other humbler structures were built elsewhere, representing the more common agricultural settlements. Fortunately, many of the older buildings of our early days remain. The purpose of these Guidelines is to assist those who wish to preserve and restore these deflning aspects of our culture. Design Guidelines 19 Sunshine Hill, WA-VI--013 Old Forge Farm, Surveyor’s Last Shift, WA-I-054 Valentia, WA-I-231 Stone Hill, WA-II-403 Photo Credit (All Photos): WCHT This page is intentionally left blank Design Guidelines 21 Whether magniflcently restored or lovingly maintained, the historic properties that dot Washington County’s rural roads and rolling hills are flne adornments in the rich tapestry comprising Maryland’s diverse history. Washington County contains examples of a wide variety of 18th, 19th, and early 20th century residential and commercial architecture, including Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and Neoclassical Revival styles. Very rarely are buildings academic, textbook examples of their particular style; rather most are vernacular interpretations of high-style architecture. The original design includes numerous modiflcations. Through their decorative detailing, these vernacular buildings refiect the infiuences of popular styles. The character-deflning elements that deflne a building’s style are particularly important to preserve and should receive special consideration in planning for maintenance or rehabilitation. The following descriptions and illustrations provide an introduction to the historical background and distinguishing features of the architectural styles commonly represented throughout Washington County. Architectural Styles of Washington County Keewaydin, Mt. Angelwood, WA-IV-089 Photo Credit: WCHT 22 Historic Structures The term vernacular (or folk) architecture generally refers to buildings not planned by an architect but based upon regional traditions, the materials at hand, and some expedience. Vernacular Forms 18th—19th Century The earliest houses in Washington County do not flt easily into any particular category, but they can be grouped by several identifying features that refiect the changes in 18th and 19th century rural domestic architecture. Character Defining Elements 1730 to 1760 • Stone, log, or log-encased clapboard over a rough-stone foundation • Constructed over a spring • 1 to 1 ½ or 2 stories • Steeply pitched roofs • Large central chimneys • Very small window openings • Batten doors • Puncheon logs and rocks as insulation between the basement and flrst fioor 1760 to 1790 • Stone, log, or log-encased clapboard over a stone foundation • Usually 2 stories • Jack arches over windows • Gable-end chimneys • More reflned cut stones, quoined corners • Mid-century structures refiect a variety of styles, dependent on the ethnicity of the builder Kammerer House, WA-I-013 David’s Friendship, WA-I-388 Design Guidelines 23 1790 to 1820 • Stone, brick, clapboard • One to two stories • Often with two front doors • Segmented arches above windows • Gable-end chimneys 1820 to 1860 • Stone, brick, clapboard • One to two stories • Plain lintel above windows Scratch Ankle Farm, WA-II-084 Brightwood, WA-I-216 Photo Credits: WCHT and Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (MIHP), Maryland Historical Trust 24 Historic Structures Georgian – 1720 to 1840 Georgian architecture developed in England out of the Classical Revival which dominated Europe during the Renaissance and Enlightenment. The Georgian style’s name comes from the successive rulers of Great Britain, King George I through King George IV, who ruled England while Georgian architecture was popular. Georgian architecture became unpopular in the United States at the time of the Revolutionary War as American architects wished to separate their style from British infiuence. • Simple 1-2 story box, 2 rooms deep, using strict symmetrical arrangements • Panel front door centered, topped with rectangular windows (in door or as a transom) and capped with an elaborate crown/entablature supported by decorative pilasters • Cornice embellished with decorative moldings, usually dentil work • Multi-pane windows are never paired, and fenestrations are arranged symmetrically (whether vertical or horizontal), usually 5 across • Roof: 40% are side gabled; 25% gambrel; 25% hipped • Chimneys on both sides of the home • A portico in the middle of the roof with a window in the middle is more common with post- Georgian styles • Small 6-paned sash windows and/or dormer windows in the upper fioors, primarily used for servants’ quarters. • Larger windows with 9 or 12 panes on the main fioors Design Guidelines 25 Daniel Donnelly House, WA-II-417 Photo Credit: Paula Stoner Dickey, MIHP Ditto Knolls, WA-II-093 Photo Credit: WCHT Hitt-Cost House, WA-II-252 Photo Credit: WCHT 26 Historic Structures Federal – 1780 to 1840 Houses of the Federal period, constructed during the flrst years of the new republic, retained the general form of their Georgian predecessors, but were characterized by more delicate decorative detailing that often incorporated elements derived from early Greek and Roman design. • Fanlight over door (almost always rounded, rarely squared), sidelights • Classical/Greek detailing of entryway, Palladian windows, balustrades, oval/ circular • Rooms in some high-style examples • Fenestration is symmetrical as Georgian style. • Double-hung sash windows for flrst time (Georgian also) Woburn Manor, WA-II-458 Ferry Hill, WA-II-035 Rose Hill, WA-I-374 Photo Credits: WCHT Design Guidelines 27 Greek Revival – circa 1830 to 1860 The Greek Revival style spread rapidly across America between 1830 and 1850. Two factors helped increase the style’s popularity. Archaeological excavations during this period increased public awareness of ancient Greece, and citizens of the new American republic sympathized with modern Greece’s involvement in its war for independence (1821-30). • Low-pitched gable, hipped or shed roof; gable may face front • Portico or recessed entrance; pilasters, square posts, or classical columns • Entrance with transom and sidelights • Broad frieze below cornice, sometimes with rectangular attic windows • Trim incorporates geometrical forms, “bull’s eye” and foliated motifs Plumb Grove Mansion, WA-V-015 28 Historic Structures Italianate/Italian Villa – circa 1830 to 1880 The Italianate style developed as part of the Picturesque movement which was a reaction against classical formality. The style has two basic forms. Italianate buildings based on Renaissance models are rectangular in plan with symmetrical façades, whereas the “Italian Village” type is based on the designs of rural farmhouses in Italy and are characterized by an asymmetrical L-shaped or T-shaped fioor plan with a tall tower. • Low-pitched gable or hipped roof (attached buildings may have shed roofs) • Eave cornice with decorative brackets • Walls are given a smooth flnish; flnely coursed brickwork with narrow mortar joints is typical; cut stone and stucco were also used • Enriched detailing such as string courses and quoins • Tall, narrow windows, often with round- arched heads • Windows may have elaborate frames, hoods, bracketed lintels, or pediments • Porch or arcade may span the façade, or a small portico may deflne the entrance Streetscape in Williamsport, WA-WIL-025, WA-WIL-026 & WA-WIL-027 Design Guidelines 29 Second Empire – circa 1860 to 1890 The Second Empire style is most readily recognized by the characteristic mansard roof; a hipped roof of double pitch. The lower slopes of the roof, just above the building walls, are steeply pitched to create a usable upper story lighted by dormer windows. This roof form is named for the 17th-century French architect François Mansart. The style became popular in France during the Second Empire (1852-70) and spread to the United States in the 1860’s. • Generally symmetrical, rectangular in plan and 2 ½ stories high • May have a projecting entrance mansard roof, usually covered in slate; sometimes slates of various shapes and colors are used to create intricate patterns • Lower slopes of roof may be straight, convex, or concave; windows may be topped with semicircular or segmental arches and often have bold molded heads Rufus Wilson Complex, WA-V-074 30 Historic Structures Queen Anne and other Victorian Styles – circa 1880- 1910 The Queen Anne style is derived from medieval English architectural forms. • Asymmetrical plan and massing • Variety of surface treatments, textures, and colors • Elaborate decorative trim, shingles and brickwork • Irregular roof line with multiple steep gables • Conical-roofed tower at corner • Façade may have various projecting bays • Row houses often have second-story oriel windows • Porch may span façade, sometimes wraps around corner of building • Double-hung windows often have multiple small lights in upper sash; sometimes forming a border around a single large pane. These small lights may be either clear or include colored stained- glass windows and transoms Eby House, WA-I-328 Design Guidelines 31 Colonial Revival – circa 1876-1920 The American Centennial of 1876 prompted a revival of interest in the nation’s heritage. As a result, architects began to study the building forms and detailing of the Colonial period. The return to these historical precedents was partly a reaction against the unrestrained exuberance that characterized Victorian era design. Colonial Revival buildings often combine turn-of-the- century building forms with decorative elements derived from 18th-century architecture. This detailing is often over-scaled and sometimes incorporates features of the Queen Anne style, whose period of popularity overlapped that of the Colonial Revival. • Generally symmetrical façade, 2 or 2-1/2 story height • Gabled, hipped or gambrel roof form • Masonry or frame construction • Brick may be laid in Flemish bond pattern • Frame buildings covered with wood siding in bevel proflle, or with wood shingles • Multi-pane sash windows • Porches may have heavy tapered columns and balustrades with square or turned balusters • Entrance located in the center of the façade, with transom and sidelights Classical Revival – circa 1900-1920 Developed in America in the flrst quarter of the 20th century, this style was popular for public and commercial buildings; its monumentality was frequently used in the construction of bank buildings. The Neoclassical Revival employed features from Greek antiquity such as Ionic and Corinthian columns and pedimented porticoes to embellish balanced, regular compositions. Wall surfaces were smooth and often were flnished in flne materials such as marble. • Classical Greek and Roman architectural elements: columns, round arches, heavy entablatures, often with elaborate detail • Symmetry in plans, use of wings or corner pavilions • Used for government and civic buildings; common for banks WA-II-385, Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg WA-HAN-055, West Main St., Hancock 32 Historic Structures Twentieth Century 1900-1950 The modern styles of architecture are a result of America’s efforts to design inexpensive housing that was eye-pleasing and functional, but could be built quickly to keep up with the fast-paced effects of the industrial revolution. Builders stopped constructing elaborate Victorian styles in favor of homes that were compact, economical, and informal. A predominant architectural style of Washington County in the 20th century, the American Foursquare, is known by a variety of terms. These include box house, a cube, a double cube, or a square type American house. The style flrst appeared about 1890 and remained popular well into the 1930s. The American Foursquare lent itself to endless variations and flnish details by individual buyers. Bungalows, often associated with the Craftsman Style, are characteristically smaller houses. These structures were predominantly built after 1905. Construction of the style began in California, the state where the architects most associated with the Craftsman style, Greene and Green, were based. This style of house was frequently found in pattern books for purchase. Some were even offered as complete packages including materials to be built on site. Ranch style houses, also known as the American ranch, California ranch, rambler, or rancher, is another of the domestic architectural styles that has now aged suiffciently to have become of interest. First built in the 1920s, the ranch style was extremely popular among the booming post-war middle class of the 1940s to 1970s. The ranch house is noted for its long, close-to- the-ground proflle, and minimal use of exterior and interior decoration. Design Guidelines 33 Foursquare • Simple fioor plan • Boxy, cubic shape • Full width front porch with columnar supports and wide stairs • Offset front entry in an otherwise symmetrical façade • 2 to 2 ½ stories • Pyramidal, hipped roof, often with wide eaves • Large central dormer • Large single light windows in front, otherwise double hung • Incorporated design elements from other contemporaneous styles, but usually in simple applications Bungalow • Low-pitched, gabled roof (front, side or cross gabled roof) • Wide overhanging eaves • Exposed rafters under eaves • Decorative brackets (knee braces or corbels) • Front corner porches under roofiine • Tapered or squared columns supporting roof or porch • 4 over 1 or 6 over 1 sash windows • Hand-crafted stone or woodwork Ranch Style • Single story • Horizontal, rambling layout: long, narrow and low to the ground • Rectangular, L-shaped or U-shaped design • Open fioor plans • Low pitched roofiines with wide eaves, often hipped or gabled • Attached garage or carports • Large windows and sliding glass doors Maugansville, WA-I-804 Bungalow, 1400 Block of Sharpsburg Pike, Hagerstown Ranch, Benny Drive, Hagerstown 34 Historic Structures Mill Complexes Washington County has a rich history in agriculture and forestry. These industries required local mills to process timber and grain products into commodities for locals. Many larger creeks in the County, such as Beaver Creek and Antietam Creek, provided the water power necessary for locals to construct the dams, races, and sluice boxes that ensured those waters were harnessed effectively. There are mills scattered along waterways throughout the County. Early mills were of log construction. Remaining mills are predominantly limestone construction. The mills contain additional features such as water wheels and milling machinery including millstones. Support buildings associated with storage of the raw or processed materials are common. The homes of the operators or owners are also part of the complex. Communities frequently sprang up directly adjacent to these complexes. Many mills are associated with early large landowners of the County. There are approximately 50 sites associated with mills on the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties in the County. • Masonry exterior • 2-4 stories • Built into the bank of water source • Rectangular shape for Mill • Gable roof • Wood shingle or metal roof • Windows along all facades of varying fenestration • Support buildings • Stream engineering including races, sluices and dams Design Guidelines 35 Doub’s Mill; Newcomer’s Mill, WA-II-090 Photo Credit: WCHT Rose’s Mill, Pleasant Grove Mills, WA-I-413 36 Historic Structures Common Accessory Structures—Pre 1930 Many structures within the County are part of a complex of buildings, all of which contribute to the history of the County and site. These structures create a historic landscape. They are often of similar construction to the main structure on the property, but they could have been built before or after the main structure depending on the development of the complex. Bank Barn These 2-story structures are built into a hill or bank with the lower level being equipped for housing animals while the upper levels are used for storage. The second fioor is often extended, or cantilevered, over the flrst providing shelter for animals. Columns or posts may support the overhangs. Barns can be constructed of masonry or wood. The narrow-end side walls are frequently brick or stone with openings for ventilation. The openings form a decorative pattern. In some cases the barn may include distinctive paint colors such as red or white. Sign painters used the large exterior wall spaces for design advertisements. Cupolas and weather vanes are often present in varying number and conflgurations. Spring House These structures are typically single story or two story masonry construction. They are varying sizes in the County from small 1-room buildings to larger multi room buildings. They were built over a spring on the farm complex and were used for the protection of the water source and for refrigeration. Location of the house and barn in relation to the spring would be an important component in the landscape of the complex. They were often distanced from animal husbandry buildings to protect the water source. Bank Barn at WA-II-286 Mong-Linger Farm, Spring House, WA-IV-004 Design Guidelines 37 Summer Kitchen These single-story structures were usually built directly behind a main house in a building complex. They were constructed of various materials including log and stone, but generally had a large stone flreplace on the narrow-end side wall. They had 1 to 2 bays of windows with a single entry door. Summer kitchens were for cooking and canning during the summer months to keep the heat from the flreplace out of the main house. In some cases these structures are now attached to the main structure of the complex through enclosure or breezeways. Smokehouse These were typically single-story structures of masonry (stone or brick). Structures could also be made from frame, log or a combination. Gabled roofs were predominant, but there are examples of pyramidal roofs in the County. These were used for the preparation and preservation of food. To contain the smoke being used for preservation, they would typically have a single door with no chimney or windows . Hardware for hanging or laying meats to dry may still be present in the structures. They were usually sited near the house and may have been close to the summer kitchen. Stone wall and Stone Fence - 1750-1850 Stone walls in the County are typically cut stone laid with mortar and topped with either angular or fiat stone. These are prominent features around ecclesiastical sites. Often visible from the right of way and adding to the rural landscape are stone fences, which are fleldstone, typically fiat, laid without mortar. They are frequently found along property lines or dividing pasture and croplands in the rural areas. Each of these are often several courses in height making them at least 3 feet high. Stone Fence along Dam #4 Rd, WA-II-275 Stone Walls at St Marks , WA-II-024 Summer Kitchen-Plumb Grove, WA-V-015 Photo Credit: CSHA Smokehouse, Oak Springs Farm, WA-V-093 Photo Credit: CSHA 38 Historic Structures Commercial Buildings – 1890 to 1930 Commercial buildings dating from 1890 to 1930 are distinguished by large windows arranged in groups on their façades. Developed in Chicago in the 1890s, this style drew upon the structural innovation of steel-frame construction, which enabled much larger window openings than were possible with traditional bearing wall masonry. Beginning in the 1870s, molded, glazed terra cotta became a popular substitute for carved stone. It was used extensively to flnish commercial building façades in the early 20th century. Terra cotta was popular at this time because it could be used to mimic much costlier stone such as marble and granite. • Vertical emphasis, typically 2-4 stories in height • Flat roofs • Masonry wall surfaces • Three-part windows or projecting bay windows • Decorative cornices • Steel and beam construction • Ground fioor storefronts Commercial Buildings – Post 1930 Art deco • Sharp edge, linear appearance • Smooth wall surface usually stucco • Geometric forms, zigzags and chevrons or stylized motifs on the façade • Low relief decorative panels • Towers and vertical elements • Strips of windows with decorative panels • Stepped or set back front façade • Fluting around doors and windows Williamsport Barbershop, WA-WIL-020 Professional Arts Building WA-HAG-057 Design Guidelines 39 Gas Stations—Post 1910 • Varied exterior materials including frame, rusticated concrete block, and stucco • Historicized roofs, matching borrowed architectural style or fiat roofs with very low slope • Borrowed architectural styles to blend to surrounding neighborhood • Box-Type Stations, which can be in the Art Moderne style • Multi-use, structures that can include convenience store, restaurants or car repair garages attached • Service bays • Attached or detached canopies being fiat or stylized • Gas pumps that could be covered by canopies directly adjacent to structure or very close to a road right-of-way • Signage indicating name or services • Associated outbuildings (e.g., car washes, garages, storage sheds) Additional Resources Preservation Brief #46—The Preservation and Reuse of Historic Gas Stations Himes General Store, Weverton Road, WA-III-031 Gas Station, Southeast corner of Wilson Blvd. and S. Potomac St., Hagerstown 40 Historic Structures Beard’s Church, WA-I-056 Tolson’s Chapel, WA-II-202 Ecclesiastical Architecture Ecclesiastical architecture was dramatically infiuenced by English architect James Barr’s Anglican Church Architecture. It was flrst published in 1842 and was dedicated to the Oxford Society for Promoting the Study of Gothic Architecture. A second edition followed in 1843, and a third, in 1846 . • Simple one storied, gable roofed structures • Masonry structure walls • Gothic or Romanesque revival architectural characteristics including pointed arch windows, which may include tracery and doors with transoms • Single or double entrance doors • Steeples, towers with bells • Varied sash conflgurations but may include decorative stained glass in multiple bays • Outbuildings, adjacent cemeteries, and structures such as stone walls may contribute to landscape and be similarly styled St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, WA-III-012 Manor Church of the Brethren, WA-II- 170 Design Guidelines 41 Schoolhouses Early 20th century schoolhouses in Washington County tended to be one room, single-story structures. The exterior materials of the school houses varied with wood, brick and stone being common. The building shape is usually rectangular or square and often includes a gable end roof with prominent front entrances. Several bays of windows allowed adequate lighting of the classroom. The buildings may also include a bell or belfry top. There are many surviving school houses in the County that have been repurposed into uses such as community buildings, museums, or commercial businesses. Historic Markers Washington County is bordered on the north by one of the most famous boundaries in the United States, the Mason-Dixon Line. Settling a property dispute between the Penns of Pennsylvania and the Calverts of Maryland, these mile markers were decorated and placed at one mile intervals along what is now the northern State Line of Maryland. These markers are large blocks of limestone with engravings on each State’s side. The historical signiflcance of these mile markers and the line they mark spans from colonial times through the Civil War. The National Road, or Old National Pike as it’s also known, has historical markers along the north side of its length. The State of Maryland owns the stones as they reside in the right-of- way. The flrst stone was placed at the Baltimore Courthouse; they continue along the route throughout the County at one mile intervals. These are much smaller than the Mason-Dixon markers. They are engraved on the side facing the road indicating the distance to “B” or Baltimore. These stones are also varying in their material. Some are limestone; some are quartzite. These stones and other historic markers are often on the National Register and should never be moved, stabilized, or otherwise altered without the express consent and supervision of the Maryland Historical Trust. Wilson School, WA-V-007 National Road Mile Marker, WA-II-728 Preservation Month 2022 1 Tax Credits How effective do you feel tax credits are for the preservation of historic resources? Tax credits are applied for before projects begin and are a credit granted on income or property tax after work is completed. Washington County currently provides a 10% tax credit. Properties must have the Historic Preservation Zoning Overlay applied or be within the Antietam Overlay 1 or 2 zoning overlay and contributing. Not Effective Neutral Effective 2 Please provide any general comments on Tax Credits, which might assist the HDC in revising the program. Please input 300 characters at most 3 Grants How effective do you feel grants are for the preservation of historic resources? Grants are applied for before projects begin and are money provided in advance of work completed to assist in funding the project. Washington County does NOT currently have a grant program for historic preservation. Not Effective Neutral Effective 4 Please provide any general comments on Grants, which might assist the HDC in creating a program. Please input 300 characters at most 5 Additional Incentives Please provide any additional incentives for historic preservation that the HDC should explore implementing. Please input 300 characters at most 6 Additional Programs The HDC would like to provide customers relevant free workshops on topics for historic resource stewardship. Plaster Restoration Wood Exterior Repairs Wood Window Preservation Tax Credit/Grant Program Process and Application Add Edit Appearance Options Singleline text Multiline text Single choice Single choice grid Dropdown Multiple choice Rating Likert scale Ranking Number Date Time Date and time Signature Image File upload Address Map Email Website Note Group Page Save Preview Publish The Historic District Commission (HDC) acknowledges the importance for the owners of historic resources to have multiple tools to continue stewardship. Preservation Month 2022 Overview Design Collaborate Analyze Data Settings ArcGIS Survey123 My surveys Organization Help Meghan Preservation Month 2022 The Historic District Commission (HDC) acknowledges the importance for the owners of historic resources to have multiple tools to continue stewardship. Tax Credits How effective do you feel tax credits are for the preservation of historic resources? Tax credits are applied for before projects begin and are a credit granted on income or property tax after work is completed. Washington County currently provides a 10% tax credit. Properties must have the Historic Preservation Zoning Overlay applied or be within the Antietam Overlay 1 or 2 zoning overlay and contributing. Not Effective Neutral Effective Please provide any general comments on Tax Credits, which might assist the HDC in revising the program. Grants How effective do you feel grants are for the preservation of historic resources? Grants are applied for before projects begin and are money provided in advance of work completed to assist in funding the project. Washington County does NOT currently have a grant program for historic preservation. Not Effective Neutral Effective Please provide any general comments on Grants, which might assist the HDC in creating a program. Additional Incentives Please provide any additional incentives for historic preservation that the HDC should explore implementing. Tax Credit/Grant Program Process and Application Wood Window Preservation Wood Exterior Repairs Plaster Restoration Other Additional Programs The HDC would like to provide customers relevant free workshops on topics for historic resource stewardship. Submit Visit the Department of Planning and Zoning | Historic District Commission Week 1 | Post 1 (Tuesday) The Washington County Commissioners presented a proclamation to the Washington County Historic District Commission to recognize May as Preservation Month. Each week in May historic preservation themed content will highlight the diverse and unique heritage of our County. Visit the Historic District Commission website: https://www.washco-md.net/planning-zoning/historic- district-commission/ (Proclamation and Presentation Pictures Included) Week 1 | Post 2 (Wednesday) Week 1 | Post 3 (Friday) Week 2 | Post 1 (Monday) Week 2 | Post 2 (Wednesday) Week 2 | Post 3 (Friday) Week 3 | Post 1 (Monday) Week 3 | Post 2 (Wednesday) Week 3 | Post 3 (Friday) Week 4 | Post 1 (Monday) Week 4 | Post 2 (Wednesday) Week 4 | Post 3 (Friday) Week 5 | Wrap Up Post (Monday) Saylor House Plaster class is posted for April 6 and April 25 for cross promotion Saylor House: Plaster Wall Repairs and Finishing | Washington County Historical Trust Be a part of saving building history and learn how to repair your own plaster walls. Join the restoration team at the Saylor House in Kiwanis Park to learn how to patch and finish lime plaster walls in an 1800’s stone house. The workshop brings participants into the hands-on process of restoring historic lime plaster kitchen walls of the Saylor House. The house will serve as an educational site for lectures and workshops on the banks of Antietam Creek. This workshop is a 3 day long course over each Friday in May starting May 6th and ending May 20. It will run from 9am to 3pm. For more information or to register visit the City of Hagerstown Parks and Recreation(https://bit.ly/3NerTRA) or contact the Washington County Historical Trust of Maryland (https://bit.ly/3twd5pP) Photo Credit: Washington County Historical Trust of Maryland Facebook Saylor House Brick in Stone Dust class is posted April 7 and April 29 for cross promotion Saylor House: Laying Brick Floors in Stone Dust Do your dreams involve a new or repaired brick patio that you want to lay yourself? The Washington County Historical Trust is hosting this workshop as part of the restoration of the Saylor House in Kiwanis Park. The Saylor House was built around 1800 on the banks of the Antietam. The kitchen will serve as a classroom and gathering place for activities associated with historic buildings, historic building skills for repair and maintenance, environmental education and outdoor recreation. This workshop is a 3 day long course over each Saturday in May starting May 7th and ending May 21. It will run from 9am to 3pm. For more information or to register visit the City of Hagerstown Parks and Recreation (https://bit.ly/3JxHgTf) or contact the Washington County Historical Trust of Maryland (https://bit.ly/3twd5pP) Photo Credit: Washington County Historical Trust of Maryland Facebook Record #Type MIHP#Record Status Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Passed - Info 24-Feb-22 Historical Review Property contains MIHP listed property, however, it is not in an HDC review area and therefore does not require approval. Forwarded no review contact letter to customer to introduce HDC/tax credits. Days in Review:1 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Void 44631 Historical Review Reason for void: Structure under minimum sqft requiring permit (400) after measurement update provided Days in Review:2 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Passed - Info 15-Mar-22 Historical Review Performed site visit 3/15 to determine status of the structure. Took photos of the porch area to be demolished. Porch was removed as well as brick siding on that portion of the porch. Photo attached in AA. HDC review would have only been for the demolition comment and there is no structure to comment on at this point. Remainder of the house is intact and intended to connect to the 2 story addition to the north. Passing on review MRJ Days in Review:6 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Passed - Info 11-Mar-22 Historical Review Property contains MIHP but it is in the Town and the HDC has no jurisdiction for Boonsboro. Days in Review:1 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Passed - Info 22-Mar-22 Historical Review HDC does not have review authority in Funkstown. Days in Review:0 Activity Count:5 Void Total 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 5 Historic Review Activity 02/18/2022 thru 03/23/2022 Open Date Date Assigned Location Description Workflow Info 23-Feb-22 SI-18-006 19027 POFFENBERGER ROAD 648 SQ. FT. HEATED INGROUND SWIMMING POOL WITH CONCRETE DECKING, 3-8 FEET IN DEPTH JAMES K. WEDDLE 2022-01105 Non-Residential Demolition Permit III020; III140 Void 44626 44629 4425 MAIN ROHRERSVILLE, MD 21779 TO DEMOLISH THE GARDEN SHED THAT WAS BUILT IN THE MID 20TH CENTURY WITH UNTREATED POSTS AND WITH A TRUCK BED FLOOR. A REAR SECTION WAS ADDED AT SOME POINT WITH UNTREATED POSTS AND AN 2022-00913 Residential New Construction Permit I422 Review 23-Feb-22 09-Mar-22 LOR 13602 ROCKDALE ROAD DEMOLISH 133 SQ. FT. ENCLOSED RIGHT SIDE PORCH, ADD 1238 SQ. FT. FINISHED SPACE TWO STORY SIDE ADDITION ON CONCRETE SLAB, FIRST FLOOR TO BE USED AS EXPANDED KITCHEN, HALF BATH, MUDROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM, TWO CAR GARAGE, AND COVERED FRONT PORCH, SECOND FLOOR TO BE USED AS DEN, REC ROOM, AND HALF BATH, FRAME CONSTRUCTION, PRE-ENGINEERED ROOF BO2022-0009 Town of Boonsboro Residential Building Permit II0029 Review 10-Mar-22 10-Mar-22 6449 KING ROAD, LOT 1 900 SQ. FT. DETACHED POLE BUILDING ON GRAVEL BASE WITH 240 SQ. FT. LEAN TO, TO BE USED FOR STORAGE, PRE-ENGINEERED ROOF TRUSSES, POLE CONSTRUCTION WITH METAL ROOF AND SIDES 2022-01152 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit V106 Review 09-Mar-22 FK2022-0023 Town of Funkstown Residential Building Permit I550 Review 22-Mar-22 22-Mar-22 15 WEST BALTIMORE STREET 67 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO INCLUDE ADDING FULL BATHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR AND REMODEL FIRST FLOOR BATH TO DOWNSIZE TO HALF BATH Review Activities Summary Application Type Application Number Passed - Info Non-Residential Demolition Permit Total 0 Residential Addition-Alteration Permit Total 1 Residential New Construction Permit Total 1 Town of Boonsboro Residential Building Permit Total 1 Total 4 Town of Funkstown Residential Building Permit Total 1 MAHDC, 26 Pickburn Court, Cockeysville, MD 21030 * www.mahdc.org * director@mahdc.org SAVE THE DATE! MAHDC 2022 Annual Symposium ARCHAEOLOGY AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPES IN MARYLAND WHERE: ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND ST. MARY’S CITY, MD WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Details about the program and registration coming soon!