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HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
May 4, 2022
The Washington County Historic District Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday,
May 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Washington County Administration Complex, 100 W Washington Street,
Room 2001, Hagerstown, MD. This meeting was not recorded.
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, Vernell Doyle, Michael
Lushbaugh, and Kourtney Lowery. 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 April 6, 2022 regular meeting
as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lushbaugh and unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
Permit 2022-01421-4835 Branch Avenue, Sharpsbur
Ms. Jenkins presented for review and approval a permit for a 1500 square foot pavilion on a concrete slab
at 4835 Branch Avenue, Sharpsburg. This property lies within the Antietam Overlay zone; however, it is
not a contributing structure to the Antietam Battlefield. The site is used as a vineyard/winery and hosts
summer events. There is an existing pavilion which will remain in use on the site.
Comments and Discussion: Members expressed their opinions that the proposed pavilion would not
impede the viewshed or other structures, the proposed building would be similar to other buildings on
the site and there would be no negative effect to contributing structures in the area.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Lushbaugh made a motion to approve the permit as presented based on comments
made from the members. The motion was seconded by Mr. Yavener and unanimously approved.
SHA Project #WA461821, Interstate 68 over Creek Road Replacement
Concurrence: Following a review of the information provided by the State Highway Administration,
members concurred that no historic properties would be affected by the replacement of Bridge #2107603
and #2107604 on Interstate 68 over Creek Road.
SHA Project #WA466A21, Interstate 70 at St. Paul Road Replacement
Concurrence: Following a review of the information provided by the State Highway Administration,
members concurred that no historic properties would be affected by the replacement of Bridge #2110203
and #2110204 on Interstate 70 over St. Paul Road.
OTHER BUSINESS
Design Guidelines
Motion and Vote: Ms. Doyle concurred that the HOC should proceed to a public hearing with the Design
Guidelines for Historic Structures with one amendment to the draft. The concurrence was seconded by
Mr. Yavener and unanimously approved.
The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, A copy will be available for review in the
downtown library and on the Washington County website.
Staff Report
Ms. Jenkins provided a written report for members of staff reviews for the previous month.
Ms. Jenkins provided information for the Tolson's Save the Date festivities.
Ms. Jenkins announced that a Proclamation for Historic Preservation month was presented by the Board
of County Commissioners.
Ms. Jenkins announced that the John Frye Preservation awards will be given on May 18`x'. Registration is
required for this event.
UPCOMING MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
To discuss the appointment of one or more applicants to the Historic District Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Lushbaugh
made a
motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
The motion was seconded by Mr.
Yavener and so
ordered
by the Chairman.
Respectfully submitted,
JtLO L.13r
Jill Baker, Director
Washington County Dept. of Planning & Zoning