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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20221207_AgendaPacket Gregory Smith, Chair Vernell Doyle Lloyd Yavener, Vice Chair Michael Lushbaugh Ann Aldrich Kourtney Lowery Brianna Candelaria Jeffrey A. Cline, BOCC Rep HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION OF WASHINGTON COU NTY, MARYLAND WWW.WASHCO-MD.NET 747 Northern Avenue | Hagerstown, MD 21742 | P: 240.313.2430 | F: 240.313.2431 | TDD: 7-1-1 AGENDA December 7, 2022, 7:00 p.m. Washington County Administration Complex, 100 West Washington Street, Room 2001, Hagerstown, MD 21740 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL NEW BUSINESS 1. Certified Local Government FFY22 Annual Report Draft * (Discussion/Action) 2. US 40 over Conococheague Bridge No. 2101200 * (Discussion/For Information) OLD BUSINESS 1. Historic Property Incentives Ordinance (DRAFT) – (Discussion/Consensus) - For review and comment on the concepts and programs presented. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Staff Report a. Staff Reviews * b. MAHDC Training ELECTION OF OFFICERS ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING 1. Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 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. 11/21/22, 2:55 PM Certified Local Government FFY22 Annual Report https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zr_svSwWWfZKHUjGjEZUCkBalwTxCCuiXIjIC0Ugk2w/edit 1/12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Certified Local Government FFY22 Annual Report As the state historic preservation oce, the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) monitors and evaluates Certied Local Government (CLG) performance. This annual report - a requirement for participation in the CLG Program - provides useful data to help develop training and support for CLGs, while charting the success of the program. In addition to the annual report, MHT conducts in-depth evaluations of each CLG every four years. For this annual report, please report only on activities for the 2022 federal scal year (October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022). The FFY22 annual report is due on January 31, 2022. Questions? Contact Nell Ziehl, Chief of MHT's Oce of Planning, Education, and Outreach at nell.ziehl@maryland.gov. * Required 1. Certified Local Government Name:* 2. Contact First Name:* 3. Contact Last Name:* 4. Contact Telephone:* 5. Contact Email:* 11/21/22, 2:55 PM Certified Local Government FFY22 Annual Report https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zr_svSwWWfZKHUjGjEZUCkBalwTxCCuiXIjIC0Ugk2w/edit 2/12 Part 1: Program Changes 6. Mark only one oval. Yes No 7. 8. Mark only one oval. Yes No 6. Has the Commission changed its designation criteria or adopted new criteria for designation? * 7. If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe the change(s) here. You may cut and paste language directly from the ordinance. 8. Has the Commission limited or expanded its ability to review archaeological sites, cultural landscapes, or other non-architectural features? * 11/21/22, 2:55 PM Certified Local Government FFY22 Annual Report https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zr_svSwWWfZKHUjGjEZUCkBalwTxCCuiXIjIC0Ugk2w/edit 3/12 9. 10. Mark only one oval. Yes No 11. 12. Mark only one oval. Yes No 9. If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe the change(s) here. You may cut and paste language directly from your ordinance. 10. Has the Commission adopted or made substantial revisions to its design guidelines? * 11. If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe the change(s) here and include a link to your design guidelines. 12. Has the Commission created or made substantial changes to its local tax credit program or other local financial incentives? * 11/21/22, 2:55 PM Certified Local Government FFY22 Annual Report https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zr_svSwWWfZKHUjGjEZUCkBalwTxCCuiXIjIC0Ugk2w/edit 4/12 13. 14. Mark only one oval. Yes No 15. 16. 13. If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe the change(s) here and include a link to your program information. 14. Has the Commission changed its member make-up or qualifications?* 15. If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe the change(s) to the Commission requirements here. 16. Has the Commission made any other changes to its ordinance, program or procedures? Please describe. 11/21/22, 2:55 PM Certified Local Government FFY22 Annual Report https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zr_svSwWWfZKHUjGjEZUCkBalwTxCCuiXIjIC0Ugk2w/edit 5/12 Part 2: Summary of Activities/Design and Development Review 17. 18. 19. 20. 17. How many staff does your Commission have? 18. Please enter the number of cases approved for 1) alterations, 2) demolitions, and 3) new construction by your Commission. (Please do not include approvals given due to expiration of time.) 19. Please enter the number of cases denied for 1) alterations, 2) demolitions, and 3) new construction denied by your Commission. 20. Please enter the number of appeals against decisions on 1) alterations, 2) demolitions, and 3) new construction by your Commission. 11/21/22, 2:55 PM Certified Local Government FFY22 Annual Report https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zr_svSwWWfZKHUjGjEZUCkBalwTxCCuiXIjIC0Ugk2w/edit 6/12 21. 22. 23. Part 3: Summary of Activities/Survey and Designation 24. 25. 21. If you conduct reviews for archaeological resources, please list the number of cases that were 1) approved, 2) that required Phase 1 archaeology, and 3) that required Phase 2 archaeology. 22. How many alterations, demolitions, or new construction projects were approved at the staff level? 23. How many cases were automatically approved through expiration of time for review? 24. How many National Register nominations did your Commission review? 25. How many new or revised Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (MIHP) forms did your Commission submit to MHT? 11/21/22, 2:55 PM Certified Local Government FFY22 Annual Report https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zr_svSwWWfZKHUjGjEZUCkBalwTxCCuiXIjIC0Ugk2w/edit 7/12 26. Mark only one oval. Yes No N/A 27. 28. Mark only one oval. Yes No N/A 29. 26. Were all the MIHP forms submitted by your Commission approved by MHT? 27. How many new or revised Maryland Archaeological Site Survey (MASS) forms did your Commission submit to MHT? 28. Were all the MASS forms submitted by your Commission approved by MHT? 29. Please list any new local designations made during this fiscal year. In your answer, please include the name of each designated site, property, or district; the relevant MIHP or MASS number; and the number of resources included in each designation. 11/21/22, 2:55 PM Certified Local Government FFY22 Annual Report https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zr_svSwWWfZKHUjGjEZUCkBalwTxCCuiXIjIC0Ugk2w/edit 8/12 30. 31. Part 4: Summary of Activities/Special Programs 32. 33. 34. 30. Have you conducted survey or inventory work that did not result in MIHP or MASS forms? If so, please describe. 31. What are your top three priorities for survey and/or designation in the coming year? 32. How many historic properties were assisted through the local tax credit program? (If you do not have a local tax credit, write "N/A.") * 33. How many projects involving historic properties were reviewed as a result of local government undertakings (i.e. a "local Section 106" review)? (If you are not required to review local government undertakings, write "N/A.") * 34. How many historic properties were assisted through local grant or loan programs? (If you do not have local grant or loan programs, write "N/A.") * 11/21/22, 2:55 PM Certified Local Government FFY22 Annual Report https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zr_svSwWWfZKHUjGjEZUCkBalwTxCCuiXIjIC0Ugk2w/edit 9/12 35. Part 5: Commission Qualifications and Procedures 36. 37. 35. How many historic properties were acquired, in whole or in part, by the local government? * 36. Please describe your Commission by listing each member (Last Name, First Name) and documented area of interest. If applicable, please also indicate if a member meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards by noting, for example, "SOI-Historic Architecture" or "SOI- Architectural History." * 37. If you have vacancies, please list the type of vacancy (qualified or not) and the duration. 11/21/22, 2:55 PM Certified Local Government FFY22 Annual Report https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zr_svSwWWfZKHUjGjEZUCkBalwTxCCuiXIjIC0Ugk2w/edit 10/12 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. Part 6: General Feedback 38. Please list the trainings and/or educational sessions attend by each member (Last Name, First Name) in this fiscal year. * 39. Number of meetings held:* 40. How are regular meetings advertised?* 41. How are special meetings advertised?* 42. How are meeting minutes made available to the public?* 43. How are the Commission's rules and procedures made available to the public? * 11/21/22, 2:55 PM Certified Local Government FFY22 Annual Report https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zr_svSwWWfZKHUjGjEZUCkBalwTxCCuiXIjIC0Ugk2w/edit 11/12 44. 45. 46. 44. Please describe any great projects you completed or successes you achieved during this federal fiscal year. 45. Please describe any major new projects or plans anticipated for the coming year. 46. Do you have any training or educational needs that are not met by existing offerings from the Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions or the Maryland Historical Trust? 11/21/22, 2:55 PM Certified Local Government FFY22 Annual Report https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zr_svSwWWfZKHUjGjEZUCkBalwTxCCuiXIjIC0Ugk2w/edit 12/12 47. Thank You! Thank you for completing your Annual Report! Please do not forget to email nell.ziehl@maryland.gov with: - Maps showing newly designated properties - Resumes of new Commission members - Any other material you wish to share! This content is neither created nor endorsed by Google. 47. Please share any concerns, issues, or additional comments you may have about the Certified Local Government Program or preservation in your jurisdiction. Forms From:Anne Bruder To:MHT Easements -MDP-; Tim Tamburrino; Beth Cole Cc:Baker, Jill; Jenkins, Meghan; Steve Archer; John Narer; Bob Maimone (Consultant); Kristofer Beadenkopf (Consultant); Linda Irvin-Craig; liz@heartofthecivilwar.org; paschooley@gmail.com; ralphanddotty@gmail.com Subject:MDOT SHA Project No. WA881B21 US 40 Alt. over Conococheague Creek, Washington County -- MD SHPOConsultation Date:Friday, November 18, 2022 11:56:18 AM Attachments:US 40-Conococheague #2101200 + Attach 1A-2-3-6.pdfAttach 5 Project Area Photos.pdfAttach 4 WA-V-002 Bowers Cabin Addum.pdf WARNING!! This message originated from an External Source. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Any claims of being a County official or employee should be disregarded. Dear Kate, Beth and Tim, MDOT SHA is continuing its consultation with MHT regarding the rehabilitation ofSHA Bridge No. 2101200, US 40 Alt. over Conococheague Creek in WashingtonCounty and MDOT SHA has recommended that the rehabilitation will have noadverse effect on the eligible bridge which is one of the SHA Preservation Prioritybridges in the Historic Bridge Program. However, because some of the projectinvolves the Wilson’s Bridge Picnic Area which is a MHT Easement, we aresubmitting these materials and requesting an informal review by the EasementCommittee on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. The letter include the Easement areawe are requesting on the northeast side of the bridge (Attach 1A), photos of anexample temporary road and bridge (Attach 2), the APE map (Attachment 3) alsoshows the area within the MHT easement layer. Attachments 4, 5 and 6 are anAddendum form, project area photos and the project effects table. This packageshould allow the Easement Committee to review the project. We request this reviewby the Easement Committee in order to determine whether or not SHA must file theEasement Change form in order to install a temporary road with geotextile film, fill andgravel as well as a temporary bridge in the Wilson’s Bridge Easement Area in order tomove materials from the staging area on the south side of the bridge to the SHAbridge. Thank you for your help with this project. I’m in the office today (Friday) and again onTuesday, but will be on TW on Monday, so email may be the easiest way to reachme. MDOT SHA will not provide paper copies by US Postal Services. Please let meknow if you have any questions. Sincerely, Anne Bruder Anne E. Bruder | Senior Architectural Historian | MDOT SHA | OPPE | EPLD Cultural Resources| 707 North Calvert Street | Mailstop C-301 | Baltimore MD 21218 | 410-545-8559 |abruder@mdot.maryland.gov Governor Hogan is committed to outstanding customer service. 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Wilson's Bridge WA-V-001(purple square is NRHP boundary) Wilson's Bridge Park MHT Easement Boundary MDOT SHA Temporary Construction Easement needed Proposed Boundary for Wilson Survey District WA-V-447 APE Bridge 2101200US 40 Alt. over Conococheague Creek WA-V-211 Log Cabin (Site)Bowers House WA-V-002 Rufus Wilson ComplexWA-V-074 Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed APE Map: Mason-Dixon USGS 7.5' Quadrangle US 40 Alt. over Conococheague Creek Bridge No. 2101200 Rehabilitation, Washington County Rehabilitation of SHA Bridge No. 2101200 Project Area Photos Photographer: Anne E. Bruder, MDOT SHA Architectural Historian Dates: 2022 Looking west towards Wilson’s Bridge with grill and picnic table Paved macadam path towards Bridge No. 2101200 (Wilson’s Bridge on right) (looking northwest) Area beyond paved path looking towards Bridge 2101200 (grass and trees) (looking southwest) Area where SHA temporary Road will be constructed beneath SHA Bridge 2101200 (looking south) Looking north from beneath Bridge 2101200 at area where temporary road will be installed Looking west at Conococheague Creek to area on north side of Bridge 2101200 where temporary bridge will be installed Looking north from south side of Bridge where temporary road and bridge will be installed. Looking south to south of Bridge 2101200 where temporary road and staging will occur Looking southeast from Wilson’s Bridge towards east end of Bridge 2101200, Conococheague Creek and east bank where temporary road and bridge will be installed. Looking southeast at north side of SHA Bridge 2101200, US 40 Alt. over Conococheague Creek Addendum to Inventory No. WA-V-002 Maryland Historical Trust Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties Form Page 1 of 1 Name of Property: Log Cabin (Site)/Bowers Log House (Site) Location: Northwest side of SHA Bridge No. 2101200, Wilson Washington County Prepared by: Anne E. Bruder, MDOT SHA Architectural Historian Date: 10/14/2022 The MIHP form for the Log Cabin (Site) that was prepared in July 1978 states that the building was demolished in 1977 but was observed by Architectural Historian Paula (Stoner) Reed prior to completing the form. An article in the Hagerstown Daily Mail from August 21, 1976, states that the property then belonged to Eva Bowers and her sisters who were the daughters of John Jacob and Mazie Bowers who purchased the property in 1900.1 Bowers’ description provides information that can update the inventory form. The log house was described as two-stories with an attic and a photograph of the building with the article indicates that it was a three-bay building with a side gable (likely standing seam metal) roof over a parged ground floor and wood log second story. A stone chimney is not evident in the 1976 photograph. The building was stripped of its interior woodwork prior to the 1978 demolition. Eva Bowers described the property based on her recollections of her childhood. In addition to the dwelling, it included a blacksmith shop, a smoke house and a stable.2 The house dated to at least the first half of the nineteenth century, when the land was owned by the Brewer family (Elizabeth, John A.K. and his wife Leah).3 The building was said to date to the eighteenth century, possibly predating the Hager House in Hagerstown. Ms. Bowers stated that her father ran the blacksmith shop, but the 1920 US Census states that at that time he ran a grocery store. However, the 1930 Census states that he was a blacksmith at that time.4 The location of the property adjacent to the National Pike/Cumberland Road and the Wilson Bridge enabled the blacksmith shop to be a successful business before automobiles became the vehicle of choice for personal use. No other information about the Bower Log Cab property has been identified and it is no longer a standing structure. 1 Cottingham, Dave, “Main Street,” The Daily Mail, August 21, 1976, Page 16; Washington County Land Records Liber 112 Folio 122 January 30, 1900 2 Cottingham, Dave, ibid. 3 Washington County Land Records Liber IN 3 Folio 35, December 1, 1847 4 www.ancestry.com, John Jacob Bowers, 1920 and 1930 U.S. Decennial Census, downloaded October 14, 2022. HISTORIC PROPERTIES INCENTIVE ORDINANCE Adopted XX,XX,XXXX 1 AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX CREDITS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SPECIFIED HISTORIC STRUCTURES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND” AND TO REENACT, WITH AMENDMENTS, THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORIC PROPERTIES INCENTIVES ORDINANCE. RECITALS In recognition that historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth and sustainable development, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride and maintaining community character while enhancing livability, the County has an obligation to create incentives to benefit owners of such properties and thus encourage them to enter that land into historic preservation programs. All lands within historic preservation areas have historical, cultural, architectural or design significance and owners, residents and users of that or adjacent land should be prepared to accept the maintenance of integrity of the property. The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland (“the County”) adopted an ordinance entitled “An Ordinance to Provide Property Tax Credits for Improvements to Specified Historic Structures in Washington County, Maryland” on May 5, 1990 (the “1990 Ordinance”). The purpose of the 1990 Ordinance was to encourage preservation and protection of historic structures by granting a County Property Tax Credit on the improvements made to structures in the “HP” Historic Preservation zones and the “AO” Antietam Overlay Zones as defined in the Washington County Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Section 9-204, Tax-Property Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. A public hearing was held on XXXX,XX,XXXX following due notice and advertisement of a fair summary of the amendments proposed to the 1990 Ordinance. Public comment concerning the amendments proposed was received, reviewed and considered. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED that the Ordinance entitled“ An Ordinance to Provide Property Tax Credits for Improvements to Specified Historic Structures in Washington County, Maryland”, adopted May 5, 1990, is hereby repealed; and the following Historic Properties Incentive Ordinance is hereby adopted. 2 Table of Contents 1. Purpose of the Ordinance ................................................................................................................................... 4 1.01 The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide for the establishment of Historic Preservation Areas and associated property Tax Credits for Residential Historic Structures, Property Tax Credits for Improvements to Specified Historic Structures and the Historic Property Grant Program in Washington County, Maryland and to provide for the standards and guidelines under which real property in Washington County is eligible for inclusion or participation in these programs. ............................................. 4 2. Definitions of the Ordinance ............................................................................................................................... 4 2.01 For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following words shall have the following meanings: ............ 4 3. HISTORIC PRESERVATION AREAS ..................................................................................................................... 5 3.01 Establishment of a Historic Preservation Area. .......................................................................................... 5 3.02 Procedures for Historic Preservation Areas ............................................................................................... 5 3.03 Qualifying Criteria for Historic Preservation Areas .................................................................................... 6 3.04 Project Review for Historic Preservation Areas .......................................................................................... 7 3.05 Ordinary Maintenance Inspections in a Historic Preservation Area ...................................................... 10 3.06 Addition to an Existing Historic Preservation Area ................................................................................. 10 3.07 Continuation of a Historic Preservation Area ........................................................................................... 10 3.08 Termination and Alteration of a Historic Preservation Area ................................................................... 11 3.09 Real Property Tax Credit – Historic Preservation Areas .......................................................................... 13 3.10 Amount of Tax Credit – Historic Preservation Areas ............................................................................... 13 3.11 Severability – Historic Preservation Areas ................................................................................................ 14 4. PROPERTY TAX CREDITS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SPECIFIED HISTORIC STRUCTURES ...................... 15 4.01 Establishment of Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties ...................... 15 4.02 Duration of Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties ................................ 15 4.03 Eligibility for Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties .............................. 15 4.04 Qualified municipalities for Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties .... 16 4.05 Time for filing of application for Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties 16 4.06 Calculation for Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties .......................... 17 4.07 Qualifying Expenses for Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties .......... 17 4.08 Application Review for Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties ............ 18 4.09 Termination of Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties .......................... 18 5. HISTORIC PROPERTY GRANT PROGRAM ....................................................................................................... 20 3 5.01 Establishment of the Historic Property Grant Program .......................................................................... 20 5.02 Grant Funding Source for Historic Property Grant Program .................................................................. 20 5.03 Grant Amounts for Historic Property Grant .............................................................................................. 20 5.04 Eligibility for Historic Property Grant ........................................................................................................ 20 5.05 Procedures for Historic Property Grant .................................................................................................... 21 5.06 Historic Property Grant Subcommittee .................................................................................................... 22 5.07 Eligible Activities and Expenses for Historic Property Grants ................................................................ 22 5.08 Competitive Selection Criteria for Historic Property Grants .................................................................. 23 5.09 Inspections of Historic Property Grant Program ...................................................................................... 25 5.10 Grant Agreement for Historic Property Grant .......................................................................................... 25 5.11 Disbursement of Historic Property Grant Funds ..................................................................................... 25 4 1. Purpose of the Ordinance 1.01 The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide for the establishment of Historic Preservation Areas and associated property Tax Credits for Residential Historic Structures, Property Tax Credits for Improvements to Specified Historic Structures and the Historic Property Grant Program in Washington County, Maryland and to provide for the standards and guidelines under which real property in Washington County is eligible for inclusion or participation in these programs. 2. Definitions of the Ordinance 2.01 For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following words shall have the following meanings: 2.01a “County” shall mean the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland, its departments, divisions and assigns. 2.01b “Historic District Commission” shall mean the Washington County Historic District Commission. 2.01c “Planning Commission” shall mean the Washington County Planning Commission. 2.01d “Planning Department” shall mean the Washington County Department of Planning and Zoning. 2.01e “Ordinary Maintenance” shall mean work for which a building permit may not be required by ordinance, where the purpose and effect of such work is to correct any deterioration or decay of, or damage to, a structure or any part thereof to restore the same, as nearly as practical, to its condition prior to the occurrence of such deterioration, decay or damage and does not involve change of materials nor of form. 5 3. HISTORIC PRESERVATION AREAS 3.01 Establishment of a Historic Preservation Area. 3.01a There is a historic preservation area established which qualifies property owners for County Real Property Tax Credits on historically valuable structures, as authorized by § 9-204 and §9-301 of the Tax-Property Article of State Code. 3.01b One or more owners of real property in Washington County that is listed on the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties, individually or as a contributing structure to a district, may voluntarily file a petition with the Historic District Commission, in the form prescribed by the Commission, requesting the establishment of a Historic Preservation Area composed of the real property owned by the petitioners. All real property to be located within a Historic Preservation Area shall be titled the same. 3.01c If the petition is approved, the petitioners shall execute a Historic Preservation Area Agreement in the form prescribed by the Commission, agreeing, among other things, that the following covenants, conditions and restrictions shall run with the real property for so long as the Agreement remains in effect: i) The landowner agrees to the review, approval, or disapproval of any exterior changes proposed for the property as defined in Section 3.04. ii) The landowner agrees to the regular inspection and documentation of the property, including photography. iii) The landowner agrees to the ordinary maintenance and retention of the structures and landscape. 3.01d The landowner may apply for permanent easement programs for the land or structures within the Area. 3.02 Procedures for Historic Preservation Areas 3.02a After receipt of a petition to establish a Historic Preservation Area: i) The Historic District Commission shall inform the County Commissioners whether the proposed area meets the qualifications established in this ordinance and associated regulations and whether the Historic District Commission recommends establishment of the area. 6 3.02b If the Historic District Commission recommends approval, the County shall hold a public hearing on the petition. Adequate notice of hearing shall be provided to landowners in the proposed area and to landowners adjacent to the proposed area. 3.02c If the Historic District Commission does not recommend approval, the petition may be taken to the Planning Commission in order for them to inform the County whether establishment of the area is compatible with existing and approved State and County plans, programs, and overall County policy, and whether the planning and zoning body recommends establishment of the area. 3.02d If neither the Historic District Commission nor the Planning Commission recommends approval, the petition shall be deemed denied and the County shall notify the landowner or landowners stating the reasons for denial. 3.02e The County may approve a petition for the establishment of a Historic Preservation Area only if: i) The area meets the qualifying criteria established under this Ordinance and any Regulations associated herewith; ii) Approval of the petition has been recommended by either the Historic District Commission or the Planning Commission; and iii) The County has held a public hearing. 3.02f Establishment of an area shall not occur until: i) The County approves the petition; ii) All parties have executed a Historic Preservation Area Agreement; and iii) The Historic Preservation Area Agreement is recorded, by the County, in the Land Records for Washington County. 3.03 Qualifying Criteria for Historic Preservation Areas 7 3.03a The criteria for qualification for Historic Preservation Areas are as follows: i) The property is listed in either the Maryland Historical Trust’s Inventory of Historic Properties or the National Register of Historic Places individually or as a contributing structure; or ii) The property possesses any or all of the historical or cultural significance defined below:;or (1) The historic resource should have significant character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the county, state, or nation; (2) The historic resource could be the site of a significant historic event (3) The historic resource should be identified with a person or a group of persons who influenced society; (4) The historic resource exemplifies the cultural, economic, social, political, or historic heritage of the County and its communities. iii) The property possesses any or all of the architectural or design significance defined below: (1) The historic resource embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or architecture; (2) The historic resource represents the work of a master artisan, architect or builder; (3) The historic resource possesses high artistic value; (4) The historic resource represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; (5) The historic resource represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community, or County, due to its singular physical characteristics, landscape or historical event. (6) The historic resource is the only example ever existing or remaining of a particular period, style, and material or construction technique. 3.03b Amendments to qualifying criteria occurring after establishment of an area shall not cause the disqualification of the area so long as the Historic Preservation Area remains in effect. 3.04 Project Review for Historic Preservation Areas 8 3.04a The Historic District Commission shall have review, approval or disapproval of projects that affect the exterior of qualified structures or the site within Historic Preservation Areas. 3.04b Exterior changes to the property shall include, but not be limited to, any activity which requires the issuance of a building permit according to the currently adopted Washington County Building Code and subsequent amendments as adopted for use in Washington County and the procedures of the Division of Permits and Inspections. i) Exterior changes requiring a building permit shall provide for the review of appropriateness of the proposed activity, not to change the building permit application procedure. ii) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to exempt any activity from the requirement of a building permit. iii) All permits as required above shall be transmitted to the Commission by the Division of Permits and Inspections. iv) Activities requiring a permit can include but are not limited to construction, reconstruction, relocation, restoration, rehabilitation, modification, enlargement, conversion or demolition of all or any portion of the exterior features of the subject site or structure. 3.04c Any proposed exterior changes to the property shall be reviewed by the Historic District Commission prior to the start of work to ensure that the criteria under which the property qualified for the incentive are not compromised. 3.04d Exterior changes requiring issuance of a building permit shall be submitted to the Division of Permits and Inspections through the Divisions application procedures. Additional information may be requested from the applicant to obtain sufficient review materials for the Historic District Commission’s review of the permit. 3.04e Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes that do not require a building permit shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Zoning in the form prescribed by the Historic District Commission. 3.04f The Historic District Commission shall render a decision on a completed application within 45 days of receipt of the completed application. Failure to act within the specified time period shall be considered an approval of the application by the Historic District Commission. The 45- day review period may be extended upon agreement by the Historic District Commission and the applicant. 9 3.04g A Certificate of Appropriateness application shall be approved by the Historic District Commission if it is consistent with the following criteria: i) The proposal does not substantially alter the exterior features of the structure including but not limited to: (1) Exterior Design Features or Finishes (2) Scale (3) Proportion (4) Texture (5) Distinctive Materials ii) 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 compromise the integrity or qualifying criteria for the site. iii) 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. iv) The proposal is necessary so that unsafe conditions or health hazards are remedied. v) The proposal is consistent with the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings and subsequent revisions and; the Washington County Design Guidelines for Historic Structures and subsequent revisions. 3.04h 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 specified below. i) The historic or architectural value and significance of the site or structure and its relationship to the historic or architectural value and significance of the surrounding area. ii) The relationship of the exterior architectural features of the structure to the remainder of the structure and to the surrounding area. iii) The general compatibility of exterior design, scale, proportion, arrangement, texture, and materials proposed to be used. iv) Any other factors including aesthetic factors, which the Commission deems to be pertinent. 3.04i The Commission shall be strict in its judgment of plans affecting contributing structures to the Historic Preservation Area. 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 or the surrounding area. 10 3.04j The Commission shall deny an application if it finds, based on evidence and information presented to or before the Commission, that the exterior alteration for which the Certificate of Appropriateness is sought would be inappropriate or inconsistent with, (f), (g) or (h) above, or detrimental to the preservation, enhancement, or ultimate protection of the historic structure site or district or the purpose of this Ordinance. i) If the Commission determines that the application should be denied, it shall provide a written statement of the basis for denial with specific references to the goals of this Ordinance. The Commission may also, at its discretion, provide the applicant with suggestions or recommendations for revisions to the proposal. ii) A building permit shall not be issued if the Commission has disapproved the application. iii) Nothing shall prevent the applicant from modifying the application to address suggestions made by the Historic District Commission to meet the purpose of this Ordinance. 3.05 Ordinary Maintenance Inspections in a Historic Preservation Area 3.05a The Historic District Commission or its designee shall inspect the Historic Preservation Area prior to the signing of the Agreement to determine the status and integrity of the property and its architectural features. The inspection shall include, at minimum, the status of the following for each building in the Historic Preservation Area on a form prescribed by the Historic District Commission, including photos: i) Roof, Chimneys and Gutter systems ii) Walls and foundations iii) Windows and Doors iv) Porches and Awnings v) Landscaping, circulation systems 3.05b Subsequent inspections on the property will be compared to the initial to determine if ordinary maintenance is being undertaken. The failure to complete ordinary maintenance or provide a plan for maintenance to the Historic District Commission may result in termination of the Historic Preservation Area. 3.06 Addition to an Existing Historic Preservation Area 3.06a The procedures for adding property to existing areas shall be the same as for the initial establishment of areas. 3.07 Continuation of a Historic Preservation Area 11 3.07a Historic Preservation Areas shall continue in effect indefinitely unless terminated as approved in this Ordinance or Regulations associated herewith. 3.07b Nothing in this Ordinance shall preclude a landowner from selling land within a Historic Preservation Area. A landowner that sells land within a Historic Preservation Area shall notify the County within thirty (30) days after the sale. 3.08 Termination and Alteration of a Historic Preservation Area 3.08a After ten (10) years from the establishment of the district, a landowner may terminate the property’s inclusion in a Historic Preservation Area by giving written notice to the County. Notice of intention to terminate may be submitted to the County at the end of the tenth year of the area’s establishment or anytime thereafter. 3.08b If severe economic hardship occurs, the County may release the landowner’s property from a Historic Preservation Area at any time upon petition by the landowner. The petition shall be in a form prescribed by the County and the County may require such information necessary to determine whether severe economic hardship exists. If the County approves the petition to release the landowner’s property from an area, the County shall prepare the release. 3.08c If an area is terminated prior to the completion of the initial ten (10) year period, the current landowner will be liable to reimburse the County for the property taxes that would have been due if the property tax credit had not been granted as well as applicable interest on those taxes. 3.08d Demolition of structures contributing to the Historic Preservation Area at any point during the agreement period, without the issuance of an approved Certificate of Appropriateness, shall require the current landowner to be liable to reimburse the County for the property taxes that would have been due if the property tax credit had not been granted as well as applicable interest on those taxes. 3.08e Failure to provide for Ordinary Maintenance at any point during the Agreement period will result in notification of the owner that termination and subsequent penalties may be applicable unless the maintenance is performed. 12 3.08f The County may approve alteration or abolishment of the area, if the following occur: i) The integrity, as defined by the evaluation of historical integrity for the National Register and discussed in the Design Guidelines for Historic Properties for Washington County, of the property, within the area has deteriorated causing the area to no longer meet the qualifications under this Ordinance or the Regulations associated herewith; ii) The County has assessed the potential impacts of alteration on the remaining lands in the area; iii) The alteration or abolition of the area has been recommended by the Historic District Commission and the County Planning Commission, and the County has held a public hearing; and iv) The alteration or abolition is approved by the County Commissioners. 13 3.09 Real Property Tax Credit – Historic Preservation Areas 3.09a There is a credit from County Real Property Taxes levied on residential historic structures, if: i) The structures are included in a Historic Preservation Area as provided in this ordinance and; ii) The landowner has executed a Contract with the County agreeing to remain in the Historic Preservation Area for ten (10) years; the Contract may be renewed in five (5) year increments after completion of the initial ten (10) years. And; iii) The landowner agrees to the ordinary maintenance of the structures within the area for a minimum period of 10 years from the date the Area Agreement is recorded in the land records of the County. 3.09b There is a credit from County Real Property Taxes levied on residential historic structures, if: i) The structures are included in a Historic Preservation Area as provided in this ordinance and; ii) The landowner has executed a Contract with the County agreeing to remain in the Historic Preservation Area for ten (10) years; the Contract may be renewed in five (5) year increments after completion of the initial ten (10) years. And; iii) The landowner agrees to the ordinary maintenance of the structures within the area for a minimum period of 10 years from the date the Area Agreement is recorded in the land records of the County. And; iv) The landowner agrees to the retention of the structures within the area for a minimum period of 10 years from the date the Area Agreement is recorded in the land records of the County or; v) The landowner has placed the property in a permanent easement program through the Maryland Historical Trust, which provides additional review and restrictions to the exterior appearance and maintenance of the historic structures as well as demolition protections. 3.10 Amount of Tax Credit – Historic Preservation Areas 3.10a The Amount of the credit granted under Subsection 3.09a of this ordinance is 50% of the County Real Property Tax levied on the structures within the Historic Preservation Area, provided that the total credit may not exceed $3,000, for a period not to exceed the term of the landowner’s Contract with the County. 14 3.10b The amount of the credit granted under Subsection 3.09b of this ordinance is 100% of the County Real Property Tax levied on the structures within the Historic Preservation Area, provided that the total credit may not exceed $3000, for a period not to exceed the term of the landowner’s Contract with the County. 3.10c The tax credits granted by this Ordinance are not cumulative, and in no event shall the total tax credit of the landowner exceed 100% of the County Real Property Tax for the property. 3.11 Severability – Historic Preservation Areas 3.11a If any part of this ordinance shall be held invalid, any such part shall be deemed severable and its invalidity shall not affect the remaining parts of the ordinance. 15 4. PROPERTY TAX CREDITS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SPECIFIED HISTORIC STRUCTURES 4.01 Establishment of Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties 4.01a There is a historic preservation tax credit from County Real Property taxes on historically valuable structures, as authorized by § 9-204 of the Tax-Property Article of State Code. 4.01b The restoration, preservation and new construction activities referred to in this ordinance shall be in conformance with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation and subsequent revisions as well as the Washington County Design Guidelines for Historic Structures and subsequent revisions. 4.02 Duration of Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties 4.02a The owner of a historically valuable structure is eligible for the historic preservation tax credit and may apply for the credit for each year for a period of up to five years, provided the credit is not combined with other optional tax credits as permitted under Title 9 of the Tax- Property Article of the State Code or this Ordinance. 4.02b The tax credits granted by this Ordinance are not cumulative, and in no event shall the total tax credit of the landowner exceed 100% of the County Real Property Tax Bill for the property. If the tax credit for any one year exceeds the amount of the County Real Property Tax Bill for that year, the balance may be carried forward until depleted for up to five (5) years. 4.03 Eligibility for Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties 4.03a There is a credit from County Real Property Taxes levied on a historically valuable structure for qualified expenses for preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation, if: i) The structure is listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places or contributes to a National Register Historic or Landmark district, and; ii) The structure is located in a qualified municipality as defined in §4.04 of this ordinance. 16 4.03b There is a credit from County Real Property Taxes levied on historic structures for qualified expenses for preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation, if: i) The structure is in the Antietam Overlay 1 – Battlefield Buffer or the Antietam Overlay 2 – Approach as defined by the Washington County Zoning Ordinance; and ii) The structure is listed with the Maryland Historical Trust on the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties. 4.03c There is a credit from County Real Property Taxes levied on historic structures for qualified expenses for preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation, if: i) The structure is located in a Historic Preservation District as defined by the Washington County Zoning Ordinance. 4.03d There is a credit from County Real Property Taxes levied on historic structures for qualified expenses for preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation, if: i) The structure is in a County adopted Historic Rural Village; and ii) The structure is a contributing resource to the Historic Rural Village. 4.03e There is a credit from County Real Property Taxes levied on historic structures for qualified expenses for preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation, if: i) The structure has a permanent or term easement through the Maryland Historical Trust which provides additional review and restrictions to the exterior appearance and maintenance of the historic structures for the duration of the potential County credit. 4.04 Qualified municipalities for Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties 4.04a For the purpose of this ordinance, qualified municipalities shall be determined by: i) The municipality has exterior design review requirements, equivalent to those in place for the Historic Preservation District as defined by the Washington County Zoning Ordinance or the Historic Preservation Areas in this Ordinance§3.04, by Town Ordinance or by delegation to the County Historic District Commission of permit review through a recorded Memorandum of Agreement. 4.05 Time for filing of application for Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties 4.05a An application for the tax credit created by this section shall be filed on or before April 1 immediately before the taxable year for which the credit is sought. If the application is filed after April 1, the credit shall be disallowed that year but shall be treated as an application for a tax credit for the next succeeding taxable year. 17 4.05b Applications for the tax credit created by this section must be submitted prior to the start of the work subject to credits. 4.06 Calculation for Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties 4.06a The Amount of the credit granted under Subsection 4.03a through 4.03e of this ordinance shall be 25% of the property owner’s qualified expenses for preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of historic properties which are residential or income- producing. 4.06b The amount of the credit granted under Subsection 4.03a through 4.03e of this ordinance shall be 5% of the property owner’s qualified expenses for the construction of architecturally-compatible new construction attached to a qualifying structure. 4.06c The taxation of significant improvements to, and restoration or rehabilitation of, historic or heritage properties qualifying under subsection 4.03a through 4.03e shall be maintained, for a period of up to 10 years, at taxation levels not greater than those in place before the eligible improvements were made. 4.07 Qualifying Expenses for Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties 4.07a Qualifying expenses which are eligible for consideration of tax credits for the purposes of this section of the ordinance shall be: i) Construction activities which materially add to the value of the structure, considerably prolongs its useful life, or adapts it to a new use; and ii) Qualified Rehabilitation Expenditures (QREs) as defined by 26 USC 47(c)(2)(A). Examples include but are not limited to: (1) Roof Repair and Replacement (2) Chimney Repair and Replacement (3) Window Restoration (4) New Storm Doors/Windows (5) Masonry Repointing (6) Floor Refinishing (7) Structural Repairs (8) Plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems (9) Architectural/Engineering/Consulting Fees (10) Tool/Equipment Rental (11) Repair of historic outbuildings 18 4.07b Qualifying expenses may also include expenses for life safety (e.g. required sprinkler systems, lead paint remediation, etc.) and ADA-Required Improvements. 4.08 Application Review for Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties 4.08a Application for the Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties shall be made to the Historic District Commission and at minimum include: i) Sufficient application information for initial determination by the Planning Department to determine if the property is eligible for tax credits. The Planning Department may consult with experts, as necessary, to ensure the property meets applicable criteria and standards for historic significance and integrity before qualifying the structure for the credit. ii) A completed rehabilitation plan which must be approved by the Historic District Commission prior to commencement of rehabilitation work to ensure conformance with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. iii) An application for request for certification of completed work must be reviewed by the Historic District Commission at project completion. (1) The request for certification of completed work will require inspection by designated staff, which may include photography. iv) The Historic District Commission will forward the qualified expenses, determined by the review of the request for certification of completed work, to the County Treasurer within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the completed application. The Treasurer will process the forwarded application for tax credit. v) The Historic District Commission will not determine the dollar amount of the tax credit to be granted nor will it be judging whether or not the cost of the improvement paid by the property owner was appropriate or not. vi) The Planning Department and Historic District Commission may accept as equivalent documentation, for review, completed applications for tax credits at the local, state or federal level which have sufficient information to meet the application criteria listed in this section. vii) The tax credit application shall not be finally approved until the appropriate documentation, on forms prescribed and provided by the Commission or equivalent as listed in this subsection, are supplied. The application must be accompanied by the oath or affirmation of the owner-taxpayer, that the records are those for the actual expenditures in connection with the rehabilitation of the structure or the qualifying new construction. 4.09 Termination of Real Property Tax Credits for Improvements on Historic Properties 4.09a The Tax Credit shall terminate if the property is altered by the owner and no longer complies with the standards by which it became eligible for the credit as a historic property. 19 4.09b The property owner shall be required to refund the entire amount of the tax credit, including applicable interest, from the date the credit was first granted, to the County, if a tax credit is terminated under this section. 20 5. HISTORIC PROPERTY GRANT PROGRAM 5.01 Establishment of the Historic Property Grant Program 5.01a There is a Historic Property Grant Program established to assist in the protection, preservation, and enhancement of Washington County’s rural historic properties as authorized by § 9-204 of the Tax-Property Article of State Code. 5.01b The rehabilitation activities referred to in this ordinance shall be in conformance with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation and subsequent revisions as well as the Washington County Design Guidelines for Historic Structures and subsequent revisions. 5.02 Grant Funding Source for Historic Property Grant Program 5.02a The funding source and yearly allocated amount for this grant program shall be: i) Source shall be any listed below or combination thereof: (1) Recordation Tax (2) Ag Transfer Tax (3) General Fund ii) The yearly allocated amount for this grant program shall be a minimum of $150,000 or greater as determined by the County. 5.03 Grant Amounts for Historic Property Grant 5.03a An individual grant cannot exceed $50,000. 5.04 Eligibility for Historic Property Grant 5.04a Eligible applicants include individual property owners and non-profit organizations. i) Applicants must not have outstanding County permit or zoning violations. 21 5.04b Criteria of Eligible properties include: i) Located in unincorporated areas of Washington County; and ii) The landowner has executed a recorded Contract with the County and is in a Historic Preservation Area; or iii) The landowner has placed the property in a Maryland Historical Trust permanent easement, which provides additional review and restrictions to the exterior appearance and maintenance of the historic structures; or iv) The landowner has placed the property in a Historic Preservation District as defined by the Washington County Zoning Ordinance; or v) The property is located in the Antietam Overlay 1 – Battlefield Buffer or the Antietam Overlay 2 – Approach as defined by the Washington County Zoning Ordinance and listed with the Maryland Historical Trust on the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties; or vi) The property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, individually or as a contributing property in a National Register District; or vii) The property is determined to be eligible by the Maryland Historical Trust for National Register designation; or viii) The property is in a County adopted Historic Rural Village; and the structure is a contributing resource to the Historic Rural Village. 5.05 Procedures for Historic Property Grant 5.05a Applications will be accepted once a year from December through February and; i) Applications will be reviewed by Department of Planning and Zoning Staff for completeness and have the opportunity to resubmit a revised application. ii) Applicants may revise final applications through March 31st of each year. 5.05b After receipt of a final application for Historic Property Grant: i) The Historic Property Grant Subcommittee shall review and rank the applications based on competitive selection criteria established in this ordinance. ii) Award recommendations will be presented to the Historic District Commission for approval or revision and subsequent recommendation to the County Commissioners. iii) Final award recommendations will be presented to the County Commissioners for approval or revision. 5.05c If neither the Historic Property Grant Subcommittee nor the Historic District Commission recommends the award of grant funding, the grant application shall be deemed denied and the County shall notify the landowner or landowners stating the reasons for denial. 22 5.05d The County may approve a Historic Property Grant only if: i) The property meets the eligibility criteria established under this Ordinance and any Regulations associated herewith; ii) The grant application has been reviewed by the Historic Property Grant Subcommittee; iii) Approval of the grant has been recommended by the Historic District Commission; 5.05e Award of Grant funding shall not occur until: i) The County approves the grant application; ii) All parties have executed a Historic Property Grant Agreement 5.06 Historic Property Grant Subcommittee 5.06a The Historic Property Grant Subcommittee may be appointed by the Historic District Commission Chairperson and shall consist of five (5) members. The chairperson may invite representatives to serve on the committee or may use its own members as the committee. Members may be from, but are not limited to, the following: i) A staff member of the Department of Planning and Zoning ii) A staff member of the Division of Permits and Inspections iii) A member of the Historic District Commission iv) A member of the Historic Advisory Committee v) A staff member of the Office of Grant Management 5.07 Eligible Activities and Expenses for Historic Property Grants 5.07a Costs for work funded by grant funds are NOT eligible for the Washington County Property Tax Credits for Improvements to Historic Specified Historic Structures. 5.07b Eligible Activities include the stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration and/or preservation to the EXTERIOR of a historic property. Examples of Qualified Rehabilitation Expenses include but are not limited to: i) Roof Repair and Replacement ii) Chimney Repair and Replacement iii) Window Restoration iv) Masonry Repointing v) Structural Repairs vi) Repair of historic outbuildings 23 5.07c Ineligible activities include, but are not limited to: i) previously completed rehabilitation work; or ii) rehabilitation work that is underway; or iii) new construction; or iv) Landscaping, with the exception of historic; or man-made objects or features (such as stone walls or fences); or v) projects that do not conform to the 5.01b. 5.07d Eligible expenses for the grant will be those directly associated with the stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration and/or preservation of the property. 5.07e Ineligible expenses are those expenses associated with predevelopment costs necessary to prepare the application, such as fees for architectural plans and/or structural and/or condition assessments or expenses not directly associated with the rehabilitation of the property. 5.07f Work must be completed by a licensed contractor. Contractors must have demonstrated preservation skills and/or experience, as applicable. 5.08 Competitive Selection Criteria for Historic Property Grants 5.08a The Historic District Commission, in coordination with the Historic Property Grant Subcommittee, may adjust the points to be awarded and the subcategories criteria prior to call for applications each year through regular meeting vote; however, the Historic Property – Forty (40) points, Project - Forty (40) points, and Project Management - Twenty (20) points, shall remain overall categories and points for ranking. 5.08b A grant match is encouraged, but not required. Inclusion of a match will be considered during the evaluation and selection process. In-kind matches of labor and materials are permitted. 24 HISTORIC PROPERTY 0-40 points Historic and cultural significance of the resource(s) What is the historical and cultural significance of the property? Does it have local, state, or national significance? Does it contribute to a district? For example, a property with low to medium significance at a local level would score lower than a property with high significance at the local and state and/or national level. Urgency of need for financial assistance Is the property at risk because of development or deferred maintenance? Is there a special window of opportunity for the applicant to rehabilitate this property? Is it critical to the operation of the property? A property at risk of collapse, for example, could be scored at 10 points. County Recognized Program Properties already in a Historic Preservation Area; or Historic Preservation Zoning District; or Antietam Overlay 1 or Antietam Overlay 2 Zoning Overlays; or located in a County adopted Historic Rural Village and a contributing structure to that rural village. 0-10 points 0-10 points 0 or 5 points Diversity of resource types Extent to which the property would expand the diversity of resource types within the current funding cycle. For example, if applicant pool is mostly houses but one consists of a barn, the barn application would score 5 points. Equitable countywide distribution of funds Extent to which the project would contribute to the equitable geographic distribution of the grants funds across the County within the current funding year. For example, if most grant awards or applications have been received from the southern part of the county but one or two applications are from the northern and eastern parts of the county, then those two applications could score 5 points. Continued use of resource Historic resource has an identified use and will not be left vacant 0-5 points 0-5 points 0-5 points PROJECT 0-40 points Retention of historically significant material or details If the property has more extensive and/or original materials, features, and finishes, is extra effort being expended in their retention? For example, if the project involves retaining all the original materials in the resource, then the maximum number of points should be awarded versus a project that calls for the majority of materials to be replaced. Provision for long-term resource preservation Will this project provide long-term protection of the resource? For example, if the project will stabilize or weatherize a resource and protect it from further deterioration, then it should receive the maximum number of points. Leverages funding from other sources Does the applicant provide a match from personal sources or, for non- profits, from donations or other grant sources? Is the match in-kind and does it adequately reflect costs? 0-15 points 0-15 points 0-5 points Realistic and feasible budget Does the budget provide enough detail and rationale to complete the project? 0-5 points PROJECT MANAGEMENT 0-20 points Readiness to initiate and complete the project Can the project begin and finish on schedule? Administrative capability Does the applicant demonstrate a thoughtful and orderly approach to organizing information? Is the proposed project well-presented and does it meet the goals of the program? 0-10 points 0-10 points 25 5.09 Inspections of Historic Property Grant Program 5.09a All phases of the grant process are subject to photography and inspection of the exterior of the historic structure and its site by Washington County staff. 5.10 Grant Agreement for Historic Property Grant 5.10a Successful grant applicants will be required to sign a grant agreement detailing the total award amount, scope of work that defines the final project products, expenses eligible for grant funding, and any additional obligations on behalf of the awardee. 5.10b Projects associated with awarded grant funding must be completed within two (2) years of the date of the grant agreement. 5.10c All work shall be in conformance with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation and subsequent revisions as well as the Washington County Design Guidelines for Historic Structures and subsequent revisions. 5.11 Disbursement of Historic Property Grant Funds 5.11a An initial disbursement of 25% to 50% of the grant funds, to be determined by the Historic District Commission, will be awarded at the signing of the grant agreement. 5.11b At 50% completion of the project, an additional 25% of the grant funds can be disbursed upon receipt of paid invoices. 5.11c The remainder of the award will be released upon completion and delivery of financial receipts and photo documentation. 5.11d If project costs are less than the award, the balance will be absorbed back into the program. Record #Type MIHP#Record Status Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Void 21-Nov-22 Historical Review Days in Review:125 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Approved 03-Nov-22 Historical Review HDC reviewed at the 11/2/2022 meeting and recommended support of approval. See documents. Days in Review:16 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Passed - Info 24-Oct-22 Historical Review Property is included in the Shady Bower Rural Village boundary. Actual site is not included in the period of significance listed for the village nor is it mentioned in the description. HDC review not applicable since no formal survey exists and not an individual listing. Days in Review:0 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Approved 03-Nov-22 Historical Review HDC reviewed at the 11/2/2022 meeting and recommended support of approval. See documents. Days in Review:14 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Passed - Info 24-Oct-22 Historical Review Property is included in the Shady Bower Rural Village boundary. Actual site is not included in the period of significance listed for the village nor is it mentioned in the description. HDC review not applicable since no formal survey exists and not an individual listing. Days in Review:0 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Passed - Info 25-Oct-22 Antietam Overlay Zone Review Property is AO2 which is for non-residential review only and therefore this residential permit does not need to be reviewed by the HDC. Days in Review:0 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Approved 16-Nov-22 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Days in Review:7 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Approved 16-Nov-22 Historic District Commission Updated by Script from EPR. Days in Review:8 Activity Count:8 Passed - Info Void Total 1 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 2 3 1 8Total4 Residential New Construction Permit Total 1 Residential Addition-Alteration Permit Total 2 Preliminary-Final Plat Total 1 Non-Residential Signs Permit Total 0 Non-Residential Addition-Alteration Permit Total 0 Review Activities Summary Application Type Application Number Approved 09-Nov-22 LOR 13202 RESH ROAD 204 SQ. FT. COVERED REAR DECK WITH STEPS TO GRADE, FRAME CONSTRUCTION, PRESSURE TREATED DECKING/RAILING, ROOF IS EXISTING REMAINING LANDS S-22-045 Preliminary-Final Plat In Review 04-Nov-22 07-Nov-22 744 WEVERTON ROAD KNOXVILLE, MD 21758 1 LOT, 11.5 UNIMPROVED ACRES, SUBDIVISION FOR AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER WITH 12 AC IN THE REMAINING LANDS WITH AN EXISTING DWELLING. 2022-05626 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit I298 Review 01-Nov-22 24-Oct-22 LOR 13722 NATIONAL PIKE INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO INCLUDE UPDATE LIGHTING, UPDATE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, COSMETIC UPGRADES, AND NEW RUBBER ROOF, ZONING CERTIFICATION FOR "CEDAR CLIFF FARM SUPPLY", A RETAIL HARDWARE AND FEED STORE, HOURS OF OPERATION: MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30AM - 6 PM, 2022-05531 Residential New Construction Permit Review 25-Oct-22 25-Oct-22 S-89-161 18924 GEETING ROAD, LOT 1 1,925 SQ. FT. FINISHED SPACE ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON FULL UNFINISHED WALKOUT BASEMENT WITH ROUGH IN FOR FUTURE BATH, GAS FIREPLACE IN LIVING ROOM, INTEGRAL TWO CAR GARAGE, COVERED FRONT PORCH, FRAME 2022-05503 Non-Residential Addition-Alteration Permit Approved 24-Oct-22 24-Oct-22 LOR 13722 NATIONAL PIKE REPLACE EXISTING CABINETS ON FREE STANDING SIGN TO INCLUDE, 32 SQ. FT. DOUBLE SIDED ILLUMINATED SIGN TO READ "CEDAR CLIFF FARM SUPPLY", 24 SQ. FT. DOUBLE SIDED ILLUMINATED CHANGEABLE LETTER TRACK, REPLACE EXISTING BUILDING MOUNTED SIGN WITH 32 SQ. FT. NON- 2022-05464 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit Approved 20-Oct-22 20-Oct-22 LOR 18840 SANDY HOOK ROAD 725 SQ. FT. ATTACHED OPEN WRAP AROUND DECK TO FRONT AND RIGHT OF DWELLING, COMPOSITE DECKING, VINYL RAILING, WITH (2) 25 SQ. FT. LANDINGS AND STEPS TO GRADE 2022-05457 Non-Residential Signs Permit Approved 20-Oct-22 19-Jul-22 37 WEST BALTIMORE STREET 6 SQ. FT. HANGING SIGN IDENTIFYING "RED HOUSE BIRTHCARE", NON-ILLUMINATED 2022-05384 Residential New Construction Permit Review 14-Oct-22 18-Oct-22 LOR 14530 MARYLAND AVE, LOT 15 1,848 SQ. FT. FINISHED SPACE ONE STORY MODULAR DWELLING ON FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT, COVERED FRONT PORCH, OPEN REAR PORCH, PRE-ENGINEERED ROOF TRUSSES 2022-03702 Non-Residential Signs Permit I556 Void 19-Jul-22 Historic Review Activity 10/21/2022 thru 11/22/2022 Open Date Date Assigned Location Description Workflow Info