HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220302MINUTES OF THE
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
March 2, 2022
The Washington County Historic District Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday,
February 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.
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, 1't paragraph — Define historic period; Pg. 1, 2nd
paragraph, 2"d 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: 41h sentence, Victorian -era design; Add the location of the homes under the
pictures, beside the Inventory number
• Page 24 - 2nd paragraph, 1't 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, 1't 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 10th 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.
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. f ker, AICP
Director, Washington County Dept. of Planning &
Zoning