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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet_No Staff ReportGregory Smith, Chair Vernell Doyle Lloyd Yavener, Vice Chair Michael Lushbaugh Ann Aldrich Justin Bedard Brianna Candelaria Wayne K. Keefer, BOCC Rep HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION OFWASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND WWW.WASHCO-MD.NET 747 Northern Avenue | Hagerstown, MD 21742 | P: 240.313.2430 | F: 240.313.2431 | TDD: 7-1-1 AGENDA March 6, 2024, 7:00 p.m. Washington County Administration Complex, 100 West Washington Street, Room 2001, Hagerstown, MD 21740 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL MINUTES 1.Minutes of the November 1, 2023 meeting * NEW BUSINESS 1.HTC – 1004 The Terrace, Review of Expenses * (Discussion/Approval) Review of documentation provided for County Tax Credit related to rehabilitation work to determine eligible expenses * 2. 2024-00586, 1244 Frederick Street, Demolition Permit(Discussion/Support) Proposed demolition of 1,288 sq.ft. dwelling and any associated outbuildings, fill in basement, remove driveway pavement and sidewalks (MIHP I887, Ravenswood Heights) * OTHER BUSINESS 1.Preservation Month 2024* 2.Staff Report a.Staff Reviews * b.CAMP Training Recap c.MHT Correspondence – Smithsburg* d.MAHDC Symposium Invite * e.House Bill Updates (cemeteries and road/place naming)* f.250th Updates * g.Historic Resource Tax Credit Ordinance Update ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1.Review of Term Expirations ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING 1.Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 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 November 1, 2023 The Washington County Historic District Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Washington County Administration 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, Michael Lushbaugh, Vernell Doyle and Justin Bedard. 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 October 4, 2023 meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lushbaugh and unanimously approved. NEW BUSINESS 11609 Kieffer Funk Road [SP-23-037] Ms. Jenkins presented a site plan for a proposed solar generating system on property located at 11609 Kieffer Funk Road. The solar array will contain 26,416 panels and 47 inverters as well as a 7 foot fence. This property is split with zoning designations of RT (Residential Transition) and A(R) (Agricultural Rural). The solar array is proposed on the portion of property zoned A(R) which is outside the Growth Area. There are no historic resources adjacent to the proposed solar array; however, there are a few historic resources close by. None of these sites are eligible for the National Register. There is a family cemetery on the parcel which contains the dwelling; however, it is not close to the proposed solar arrays. Discussion and Comments: Mr. Bedard asked if an archeological survey was required by MHT. Ms. Jenkins said there were no comments regarding an archeological survey included in MHT’s comments but she will follow up on this question. Mr. Smith noted there has been a lot of controversary surrounding this project in the past. Ms. Jenkins stated neighbors were concerned about the visual impacts to their properties. Members noted that most of the historic structures are surrounded by significant tree cover. The standard note on the plan that the property contains historic resources is sufficient. 12440 Burkholder Lane, Lot 1 for Martin Property [S-23-058] Ms. Jenkins presented a subdivision plat for the Martin property located at 12440 Burkholder Lane. A warehouse and connecting road to Northpoint Development is proposed on Lot 1 (123+/- acres) with the remaining lands containing the Kershner-Burkholder Farm (MIHP I336). Discussion and Comments: Ms. Jenkins noted that the County may require the developer to allow space on the site for future connections to other roads. There was a brief discussion regarding the HP overlay on the dwelling. Ms. Jenkins stated that was suggested during the preliminary consultation and a letter was sent to the property owner. Ms. Jenkins noted that during the Dickinson Farm site visit there was a cemetery mentioned on one corner of the subject property. She will check if an archeological survey will be completed. Mr. Bedard suggested that an evaluation for National Register eligibility should also be conducted. The standard note indicating historic resources on the remaining lands should be included on the subdivision. OTHER BUSINESS Staff Report • Staff Reviews - Ms. Jenkins provided a written summary. • 2024 Meeting calendar – Ms. Jenkins presented a draft calendar for the 2024 HDC meetings. The only date of concern was the July 3rd meeting. Members stated they were fine with that date. • The election of officers will be held during the December meeting. Mr. Yavener will not be in attendance at that meeting; however, he is willing to continue to serve as the Vice-Chair, if nominated and elected. • The draft CLG Annual Report will be available sometime in December. Ms. Jenkins asked members to please send any training certifications received during the past year and any updated resumes to her. • Ms. Jenkins is trying to organize a historic subcommittee to participate in the 250th celebration committee. She has reached out to the Washington County Historic Society for their participation. To date, she has two participants from the HAC, Rachel Nichols from HCWHA, Rebecca Conrad from the Conococheague DAR, Dennis Frey, Kathryn Mackey from the Western Maryland Room at the Library, and David Wiles with Clear Spring Historic Society. She has also contacted a representative of the Antietam DAR. • Historic Resource Tax Credit Ordinance Update – Ms. Jenkins stated the County Attorney is planning to have his questions and comments back to her next week. • CAMP Training – Ms. Jenkins announced that CAMP training for next year is scheduled on February 20th and 21st from 5 to 8:45 pm both evenings. Topics will include: Legal Basics Meeting Procedures, Standards and Guidelines for Design Review, Community Outreach Alternative Materials, and Commissions and Local Building Code. This will be a virtual training with other participants from Maryland and West Virginia. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Lushbaugh made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Yavener and so ordered by the Chairman. ______________________________________ Gregory Smith, Chairman 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 COUNTY, MARYLAND WWW.WASHCO-MD.NET 747 Northern Avenue | Hagerstown, MD 21742 | P: 240.313.2430 | F: 240.313.2431 | TDD: 7-1-1 TO: John Williamson 1004 The Terrace Hagerstown, MD 21742 FROM : Meghan Jenkins, GISP Historic District Commission Staff 747 Northern Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21742 mjenkins@washco-md.net DATE: January 6, 2023 SUBJ: Application for Historic Property Tax Credit Mr. Williamson, Your property located at 1004 The Terrace in the City of Hagerstown contributes to a qualified area (WA-HAG-136, Oak Hill District) for the County’s Historic Property Tax Credit. Our office received your application and has had time to review the information presented. The application will not be complete and presented to the HDC for approval and determination of credit amount until work is completed and the following items have been provided: 1. Please forward the Certificate of Appropriateness resulting from a permit and review by the City of Hagerstown for Design Review for properties in a Historic District. If not required, please provide a memo from the City of Hagerstown stating such. 2. Any related inspection records from permitted activities for the work should also be supplied. 3. Please forward any additional detailed quotes as well as invoices/receipts upon completion of work. 4. Once the project is completed, please provide AFTER photos. Our office will keep these photos and cannot return them. We do have the BEFORE photos already provided for our records. Again, this correspondence acknowledges our receipt of your initial application, and that the property does qualify to apply for the Credit. Please be sure that work follows the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings as well as the County’s Design Guidelines for Historic Properties. Information on both can be found online here: https://www.washco-md.net/planning-zoning/historic-district-commission/ If you have any additional questions, you may contact our office. Sincerely, Meghan Jenkins, GISP Historic District Commission Staff Property Address: 1004 The Terrace Hagerstown, Maryland 21742 Part 3 Itemized Expense Sheet FOR MHT USE ONLY Project Number:______________ COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 COLUMN 5 COLUMN 6 COLUMN 7 COLUMN 8 Date of Payment Your page #(s) of invoice / receipt / check Payee for Item (name of contractor, company, etc.) Part 2 Work Item # Description of Expenditure Expenditure Amount Eligible Expense Ineligible Expense Attachment I 1/27/2023 #130 Preservation for Prosperity #1 44 window refurbishment per estimate $4,000.00 $4,000.00 2/2/2023 #129 Preservation for Prosperity #1 44 window refurbishment per estimate $5,675.00 $5,675.00 Attachment II various #138,161,163 Preservation for Prosperity #2 Original Estimate $25,000.00 $25,000.00 9/20/2023 #162 Preservation for Prosperity #2 Revision 1 09/14/23 $7,860.00 $7,860.00 9/29/2023 #162 Preservation for Prosperity #2 Revision 2 9/25/23 $3,040.00 $3,040.00 10/3/2023 #163 Preservation for Prosperity #2 Revision 3 10/3/23 $4,855.00 $4,855.00 Credit -$300.00 -$300.00 Ineligible expenses -$2,160.00 $2,160.00 SUBTOTALS (will auto-calculate):$50,130.00 $2,160.00 SUBTOTAL of eligible costs:$47,970.00 SUBTRACT Non-Personal (ineligible) Funding Sources:$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SUBTOTAL of ineligible funding sources to subtract:$0.00 $47,970.00 Insurance Reimbursement Funds (enter value): Local Government Funding (list type, i.e. grants, loans) (enter value): State Government Funding (list type, i.e. grants, loans, credits) (enter value): Part 3 Total Qualified Rehabilitation Expenditures as submitted: BUILDING & ZONING PERMIT IVR/Record No:2024-00586 Applied:2/9/2024 Project No:Approved: Record Type:Residential Demolition Permit Status:Review Inspector Area: B3 Job Address:1244 FREDERICK Street Location:LOR 1244 Frederick Street Tax Acct ID:10019192 Zoning District:RS Floodplain:No Owner:WASH CO COMMISSIONERS BOARD OF Applicant:Eric Miklosovich 747 Northern Avenue Hagerstown MD 21742 Phone No:(240)313-2448 Email Address:emiklosovich@washco-md.net Contractor: Phone No: Description:Demolition of 1,288 sq. ft. dwelling and any associated outbuildings, fill in basement, remove driveway pavement and sidewalks Foundation Size:Construction Type: Type of Heat: Public Sewer: Public Water: Gas: Electric: Yes Yes Exterior Finish: Air Conditioning: Septic: Time Existed: Well: Time Existed: Valuation:No. of Bathrooms: Code Enforced:No. of Half Bathrooms: No. of New Bedrooms: No. of Exist. Bedrooms: Setbacks Proposed Minimum Required Lot Tract Area Front Yard Setback Rear Yard Setback Left Side Setback Right Side Setback Lot Width * All final State Fire Marshal inspections (850), if required, must be scheduled directly through the State Fire Marshal's office at 301- 766-3888. This permit has been reviewed by the Washington County Permitting Department and meets all applicable local and state codes and ordinances. Should you have any questions, please contact our department at 240-313-2460 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Project No: Activity No:2024-00586 Permit Type:Residential Demolition Permit CONDITIONS 1. The issuance of this permit does not constitute approval from the Maryland Department of the Environment (800-633-6101) or the Potomac Edison Company (301-582-5210). Prior to the demolition of this project, please contact these agencies directly to determine if their approval is necessary. MDE requires a Notice of Intent to Demolish form to be filled out by the owner or demolition contractor and emailed to demomde@maryland.gov. A blank form can be obtained from the following link https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/Asbestos/documents/noi_2013_(2).pdf 2. All debris is to be removed within 30 days of demolition. INSPECTIONS TO BE SCHEDULED Inspection Type Action Date Staff 960: Removal * All final State Fire Marshall inspections (850), if required, must be scheduled directly through the State Fire Marshal's office at 301-766-3888. Description Publish time Post type Impressions People Reached Engagements Shares Likes Comments 60-Second Video Views 3-Second Video Views Average Seconds Viewed Total clicks Other Clicks Link Clicks Photo Views Preservation Month 2023 | Weekly Rural Village Highlight | Did you know that Antietam is a Historic Rural Village and its also on the National Register? The HDC has reviewed permits in its survey boundaries this year. Learn more about this rural village through the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (MIHP). MIHP: https://bit.ly/3GTrlzo 5/26/2023 5:05 Photo 6116 5753 158 13 125 20 0 0 0 569 194 68 307 Preservation Month 2023 | Weekly Rural Village Highlight | Did you know that Pen Mar is a Historic Rural Village? The HDC has reviewed permits in its survey boundaries this year. One of those permits was adjacent to this monument dedicated to a special pup. Learn more about this rural village and the monument pictured through the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (MIHP). MIHP: https://bit.ly/3L7zqms 5/12/2023 5:05 Photo 4026 3867 14 4 10 0 0 0 0 160 18 19 123 Preservation Month 2023 | Is it Georgian, Federal or Italianate? It's all Greek (Revival) to me. You can learn about architectural styles in Washington County by viewing the Design Guidelines. https://bit.ly/41xGFt8 Pictured: Woburn Manor | Federal Style | WA-II-458 - https://bit.ly/3UIe1n7 Williamsport | Italianate | WA-WIL-025 - https://bit.ly/3UJWydY Plumb Grove | Greek Revival | WA-V-015 - https://bit.ly/3GT1veA 5/22/2023 5:05 Photo 3202 3168 26 1 22 3 0 0 0 150 38 20 92 Preservation Month 2023 | Weekly Rural Village Highlight | Did you know that Sandy Hook is a Historic Rural Village? The Historic District Commission (HDC) has reviewed permits in its survey boundaries during the past year. Learn more about this rural village through the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (MIHP). We'll talk more about the Historic Rural Villages next week and highlight one each Friday in the month of May.5/5/2023 5:05 Photo 3240 3126 28 4 22 2 0 0 0 161 65 18 78 Preservation Month 2023 | What a view? Did you know the Antietam National Battlefield has viewshed protections that require Historic District Commission review as well as other County review protections on tree clearing along Red Hill to its East. Its currently the only viewshed protected in this way within the County. Visit the Design Guidelines to learn more! https://bit.ly/41F22c0 5/15/2023 5:05 Photo 3317 3045 33 4 28 1 0 0 0 78 19 7 52 The Board of County Commissioners presented a proclamation proclaiming May 2023, as Preservation Month in Washington County. On behalf of the Board, President John Barr presented the proclamation to Meghan Jenkins, GIS Coordinator in the Planning and Zoning Department for Washington County. Historic Preservation is an effective tool for managing growth and sustainable development, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride and maintaining community character while enhancing livability.4/25/2023 8:04 Photo 2528 2414 23 1 21 1 0 0 0 118 33 85 Preservation Month 2023 | Is it a fence or is it a wall? Do they both make good neighbors? These accessory structures are often just as important as the main buildings on historic properties. Check out what the difference is between these structures and the details on many others in the Design Guidelines! https://bit.ly/3KQjFia Pictured: Stone Walls at St. Marks | WA-II-024 - https://bit.ly/3oqhNoO Stone Fence along Dam #4 Road | WA-II-275 - https://bit.ly/3GT3vn6 5/24/2023 5:05 Photo 2374 2304 5 0 4 1 0 0 0 50 16 6 28 Preservation Month 2023 | Weekly Rural Village Highlight | Did you know that Rohrersville is a Historic Rural Village? The HDC has reviewed permits in its survey boundaries this year. Learn more about this rural village through the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (MIHP). MIHP: https://bit.ly/3MWknx9 Pictured: Main Street Rohrersville from mid-village looking North and Schoolhouse (courtesy of Lloyd Yavener, HDC member)5/19/2023 5:05 Photo 2418 2231 10 1 9 0 0 0 0 62 9 4 49 Preservation Month 2023 | Fifteen (15) of the County's Rural Villages have had architectural surveys completed. Therefore, they have some form of permit review for exteriors by the Historic District Commission. Learn more about Historic Rural Villages in the Design Guidelines or visit the interactive web map. Guidelines: https://bit.ly/41F22c0 Interactive Map: https://arcg.is/0yHWWv 5/8/2023 5:05 Link 1425 1425 5 1 4 0 0 0 0 3 3 Preservation Month 2023 | Adopted by the HDC in June 2022, Design Guidelines for Historic Structures in Washington County, MD contains resources for customers that may interact with the Historic District Commission (HDC) or have questions about best practices for historic resources in the County.5/1/2023 5:05 Other 1382 1382 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 14 2 12 Description Publish time Post type Impressions People Reached Engagements Shares Likes Comments 60-Second Video Views 3-Second Video Views Average Seconds Viewed Total clicks Other Clicks Link Clicks Photo Views Preservation Month 2023 | The Historic District Commission (HDC) needs your input. Please don't forget to fill out the survey for this year's Preservation Month. Tax Credits, Grants, Policy updates…What would you like the HDC to advocate and work toward? Take our brief survey! https://arcg.is/0mOGX9 5/26/2023 17:05 Photo 1304 1275 5 2 3 0 0 0 0 11 1 9 1 Preservation Month 2023 | The Historic District Commission (HDC) needs your input. Please don't forget to fill out the survey for this year's Preservation Month. Tax Credits, Grants, Policy updates…What would you like the HDC to advocate and work toward? Take our brief survey! https://arcg.is/0mOGX9 5/19/2023 7:05 Photo 1149 1088 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 13 2 5 6 Preservation Month 2023 Four (4) - The number of demolition permits which qualified for Historic District Commission (HDC) review in 2022. Thirty-Seven (37) - The overall number of demolition permits issued in 2022. One (1) - The review area type where the HDC has the ability to deny a demolition permit. The HDC can only deny a demolition permit, when appropriate, in the Historic Preservation (HP) Zoning Overlays. All other demolition permits are reviewed to ensure alternatives and mitigation have been explored. Read more about the existing policy and demolition review in the Design Guidelines. Demolition Policy: https://bit.ly/43FzVLI Design Guidelines: https://bit.ly/41F22c0 5/10/2023 5:05 Photo 1059 1043 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 2 2 Preservation Month 2023 | The Historic District Commission (HDC) needs your input. Please fill out the survey for this year's Preservation Month. Tax Credits, Grants, Policy updates…What would you like the HDC to advocate and work toward? Take our brief survey! https://arcg.is/0mOGX9 5/5/2023 7:05 Photo 984 958 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 6 1 5 Preservation Month 2023 | The Historic District Commission (HDC) needs your input. Please don't forget to fill out the survey for this year's Preservation Month. Tax Credits, Grants, Policy updates…What would you like the HDC to advocate and work toward? Take our brief survey! https://arcg.is/0mOGX9 5/12/2023 17:05 Photo 990 937 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 10 1 7 2 Preservation Month 2023 | It safeguards, it stabilizes, it fosters civic pride…these are the intentions (and we can agree they're good ones) of the Historic Preservation Overlay. This overlay is one area in the County that enables owners to apply for tax credits. Learn more about what the overlay offers, where they are located, and how to request it for your historic property in the Guidelines! https://bit.ly/41F22c0 5/17/2023 5:05 Video 611 599 5 0 5 0 0 135 3.39 10 5 2 Preservation Month 2023 | If you have a question about a historic house, the answer may be in the Design Guidelines. This brief video highlights some of the subjects covered in the document. We encourage you to page through it, even if its just to enjoy some pictures and graphics. Guidelines: https://bit.ly/41F22c0 5/3/2023 5:05 Video 528 499 2 0 2 0 0 82 3.35 8 4 Preservation Month 2023 | Last chance to fill out the survey for this year's Preservation Month. Tax Credits, Grants, Policy updates…What would you like the HDC to advocate and work toward? Take our brief survey! https://arcg.is/0mOGX9 5/31/2023 5:05 Photo 393 393 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 People Reached=Number of people who are estimated to have viewed the post at least 1 time Engagements=Number of reactions, comments, shares, and clicks on the post Reactions/likes = number of reactions to the post (think like, love, sad, angry etc) Comments = The number of comments on a post Shares = the number of public/private shares of a post Spreadsheet is sorted by People Reached Highest-->Lowest Record #Type MIHP#Record Status Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Note 07-Feb-24 Historical Review Interior only, no HDC review required. Passed - Info 07-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Days in Review:7 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Note 07-Feb-24 Historical Review Property is on MIHP but is not in a review area and permit concerns interior only. Going to send no review contact. Updated cemetery layer to add family cemetery approximate location based on MIHP description since it was missing. If customer reaches out may get better location. Passed - Info 07-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Days in Review:5 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Approved 07-Feb-24 Antietam Overlay Zone Review Updated by Script from EPR. Days in Review:0 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Note 20-Feb-24 Historical Review No HDC review in the Town of Williamsport. Passed - Info 20-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Days in Review:4 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Note 12-Feb-24 Historical Review Added to March 2024 HDC Agenda. Initial letter sent 2/12 to contact. Days in Review:0 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Note 20-Feb-24 Historical Review No HDC Review in the Town of Hancock Passed - Info 20-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Days in Review:5 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Note 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Interior and HDC does not review this area for construction. Passed - Info 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Days in Review:2 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Passed - Info 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Note 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Interior and HDC does not review this area for construction. Days in Review:2 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Note 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Interior and HDC does not review this area for construction. Passed - Info 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Days in Review:2 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Note 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Interior and HDC does not review this area for construction. Historic Review Activity 01/27/2024 thru 02/23/2024 Open Date Date Assigned Location Description Workflow Info 31-Jan-24 LOR 4423 MAIN STREET 120 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BATHROOMS TO INCLUDE REMOVAL OF WALLBOARD, REPLACE INSTALLATION, REMOVAL OF BATH TUB AND REPLACE WITH WALK-IN SHOWER, NEW FIXTURES, 2024-00470 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit I137 Approved 01-Feb-24 02-Feb-24 LOR 13128 HERMAN MYERS ROAD INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO INSTALL STILTZ TRIO ALTA HOME-LIFT (2 STOP) ON FIRST FLOOR OF DWELLING 2024-00370 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit III020; III140 Approved 29-Jan-24 07-Feb-24 LOR 5112 PORTERSTOWN ROAD, LOT 8 REMOVE EXISTING DECK AND REPLACE WITH 594 SQ. FT. FREESTANDING OPEN DECK TO REAR OF DWELLING, PRESSURE TREATED DECKING AND RAILING, NO STEPS THE LOOKOUT, LOT 8 WI2024-0002 Town of Williamsport Residential Building Permit WIL084 Review 08-Feb-24 16-Feb-24 23 WEST SALISBURY STREET 55 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO CREATE NEW FULL BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR, 80 SQ. FT. OPEN REAR DECK ON SECOND LEVEL WITH NO STEPS TO GRADE TO BE BUILT ABOVE EXISTING CONCRETE PATIO 2024-00529 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit Approved 06-Feb-24 12-Feb-24 LOR 1244 FREDERICK STREET DEMOLITION OF 1,288 SQ. FT. DWELLING AND ANY ASSOCIATED OUTBUILDINGS, FILL IN BASEMENT, REMOVE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT AND SIDEWALKS HK2024-0002 Town of Hancock Residential Building Permit HAN107 Review 14-Feb-24 15-Feb-24 119 EAST MAIN STREET CHANGE IN USE FROM A PIZZA RESTAURANT INTO A (2) TWO BEDROOM, ONE BATHROOM APARTMENTS, 1,080 SQ. FT. 1ST FLOOR RENOVATIONS TO INCLUDE ADDING BASEBOARD ELECTRIC HEAT, CREATING SEPARATE WATER HEATERS, & ELECTRICAL PANELS & METERS, ADDING WALLS, FRAMING, 2024-00586 Residential Demolition Permit Review 09-Feb-24 21-Feb-24 LOR 14350 RECKORD AVENUE, BUILDING 310 1,059 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MILITARY SLEEPING BARRACK TO INCLUDE (1) BEDROOM, (1) FULL BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND MAINTENANCE CLOSET FORT RITCHIE, BUILDING 310 2024-00733 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit IV262 Review 20-Feb-24 21-Feb-24 LOR 14354 RECKORD AVENUE, BUILDING 309 1,059 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MILITARY SLEEPING BARRACK TO INCLUDE (1) BEDROOM, (1) FULL BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND MAINTENANCE CLOSET FORT RITCHIE, BUILDING 309 2024-00734 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit IV262 Review 20-Feb-24 21-Feb-24 LOR 14358 RECKORD AVENUE, BUILDING 308 1,059 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MILITARY SLEEPING BARRACK TO INCLUDE (1) BEDROOM, (1) FULL BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND MAINTENANCE CLOSET FORT RITCHIE, BUILDING 308 2024-00768 Residential Addition- IV262 Review 21-Feb-24 21-Feb-24 LOR 14346 RECKORD 1,059 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MILITARY SLEEPING BARRACK TO INCLUDE (1) BEDROOM, (1) FULL BATHROOM, 2024-00732 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit IV262 Review 20-Feb-24 Passed - Info 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Days in Review:2 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Note 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Interior and HDC does not review this area for construction. Passed - Info 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Days in Review:2 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Note 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Interior and HDC does not review this area for construction. Passed - Info 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Days in Review:1 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Passed - Info 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Note 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Interior and HDC does not review this area for construction. Days in Review:1 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Passed - Info 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Note 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Interior and HDC does not review this area for construction. Days in Review:1 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Passed - Info 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Note 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Interior and HDC does not review this area for construction. Days in Review:1 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Note 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Interior and HDC does not review this area for construction. Passed - Info 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Days in Review:2 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Note 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Interior and HDC does not review this area for construction. Passed - Info 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Days in Review:1 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Note 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Interior and HDC does not review this area for construction. Passed - Info 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Days in Review:1 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Passed - Info 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Note 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Interior and HDC does not review this area for construction. Days in Review:1 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Passed - Info 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. 2024-00768 Alteration Permit IV262 Review 21-Feb-24 21-Feb-24 AVENUE, BUILDING 311 KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND MAINTENANCE CLOSET FORT RITCHIE, BUILDING 311 21-Feb-24 LOR 14342 RECKORD AVENUE, BUILDING 312 1,059 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MILITARY SLEEPING BARRACK TO INCLUDE (1) BEDROOM, (1) FULL BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND MAINTENANCE CLOSET FORT RITCHIE, BUILDING 312 2024-00774 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit IV262 Review 21-Feb-24 22-Feb-24 LOR 14334 RECKORD AVENUE, BUILDING 314 1,059 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MILITARY SLEEPING BARRACK TO INCLUDE (1) BEDROOM, (1) FULL BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND MAINTENANCE CLOSET FORT RITCHIE, BUILDING 314 2024-00769 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit IV262 Review 21-Feb-24 22-Feb-24 LOR 14330 RECKORD AVENUE, BUILDING 315 1,059 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MILITARY SLEEPING BARRACK TO INCLUDE (1) BEDROOM, (1) FULL BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND MAINTENANCE CLOSET FORT RITCHIE, BUILDING 315 2024-00779 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit IV262 Review 21-Feb-24 22-Feb-24 LOR 14326 RECKORD AVENUE, BUILDING 316 1,059 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MILITARY SLEEPING BARRACK TO INCLUDE (1) BEDROOM, (1) FULL BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND MAINTENANCE CLOSET FORT RITCHIE, BUILDING 316 2024-00777 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit IV262 Review 21-Feb-24 22-Feb-24 LOR 14322 RECKORD AVENUE, BUILDING 317 1,059 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MILITARY SLEEPING BARRACK TO INCLUDE (1) BEDROOM, (1) FULL BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND MAINTENANCE CLOSET FORT RITCHIE, BUILDING 317 2024-00772 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit IV262 Review 21-Feb-24 21-Feb-24 LOR 14338 RECKORD AVENUE, BUILDING 313 1,059 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MILITARY SLEEPING BARRACK TO INCLUDE (1) BEDROOM, (1) FULL BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND MAINTENANCE CLOSET FORT RITCHIE, BUILDING 313 2024-00781 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit IV262 Review 21-Feb-24 22-Feb-24 LOR 14318 RECKORD AVENUE, BUILDING 318 1,059 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MILITARY SLEEPING BARRACK TO INCLUDE (1) BEDROOM, (1) FULL BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND MAINTENANCE CLOSET FORT RITCHIE, BUILDING 318 2024-00785 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit IV262 Review 21-Feb-24 22-Feb-24 LOR 14310 RECKORD AVENUE, BUILDING 320 1,059 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MILITARY SLEEPING BARRACK TO INCLUDE (1) BEDROOM, (1) FULL BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND MAINTENANCE CLOSET FORT RITCHIE, BUILDING 320 2024-00783 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit IV262 Review 21-Feb-24 22-Feb-24 LOR 14306 RECKORD AVENUE, BUILDING 321 1,059 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MILITARY SLEEPING BARRACK TO INCLUDE (1) BEDROOM, (1) FULL BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND MAINTENANCE CLOSET FORT RITCHIE, BUILDING 321 2024-00787 Residential Addition- IV262 Review 21-Feb-24 22-Feb-24 LOR 14302 RECKORD 1,059 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MILITARY SLEEPING BARRACK TO INCLUDE (1) BEDROOM, (1) FULL BATHROOM, 2024-00786 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit IV262 Review 21-Feb-24 Note 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Interior and HDC does not review this area for construction. Days in Review:1 Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments Note 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Interior and HDC does not review this area for construction. Passed - Info 23-Feb-24 Historical Review Updated by Script from EPR. Days in Review:1 Activity Count:21 Note Passed - Info Total 17 17 18 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 20 19 21 2024-00787 Alteration Permit IV262 Review 21-Feb-24 22-Feb-24 AVENUE, BUILDING 322 KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND MAINTENANCE CLOSET FORT RITCHIE, BUILDING 322 Review Activities Summary Application Type Application Number Approved 22-Feb-24 LOR 14314 RECKORD AVENUE, BUILDING 319 1,059 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MILITARY SLEEPING BARRACK TO INCLUDE (1) BEDROOM, (1) FULL BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND MAINTENANCE CLOSET FORT RITCHIE, BUILDING 319 2024-00784 Residential Addition- Alteration Permit IV262 Review 21-Feb-24 Residential Addition-Alteration Permit Residential Demolition Permit Total 0 Total 1 Total 1 Town of Williamsport Residential Building Permit Total 0 Town of Hancock Residential Building Permit Total 0 Maryland Historical Trust • 100 Community Place • Crownsville • Maryland • 21032 Tel: 410.697.9591 • toll free 877.767.6272 • TTY users: Maryland Relay • MHT.Maryland.gov Wes Moore, Governor Aruna Miller, Lt. Governor Rebecca L. Flora, AICP, LEED ND / BD+C, Secretary Elizabeth Hughes, MHT Director and State Historic Preservation Officer February 2, 2024 Rhiannon A. Dodge, P.E. RK&K 159 Plaza Drive Keyser, WV 26726 Re: East Water Street Streetscape Improvements Town of Smithsburg, Washington County, MD Dear Ms. Dodge: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the above-referenced project. The Maryland Historical Trust (Trust) previously commented on the proposed undertaking by letter dated 17 April 2023. We are writing to continue consultation and provide additional information in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Maryland Historical Trust Act of 1985, as appropriate. As previously established, the Town of Smithsburg proposes a streetscape project along East Water Street that involves sidewalk and storm drain improvements, replacement of the water main system, and lining or replacement of the sewer main system along Water Street from Veterans Park to Smithsburg Pike (MD 64). The project is partially located within the Smithsburg Historic District (MIHP No. WA-IV-259). This historic district was determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 and contains 162 properties dating to the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries that contribute to the significance of the district. Your recent letter inquired about the relevance of a stone arch culvert located in the vicinity of 23 East Water Street. We have reviewed the photographs included with your project materials and consulted existing survey documents in our archives. East Water Street was established around 1813-1814 with major alterations during the 1870s to the elevation of the road in the immediate vicinity of the culvert. It is likely that the culvert dates to one of these 18th century campaigns. Since it still retains modest integrity, the Trust believes that the stone arch culvert contributes to the significance of the historic district. Alteration of the structure in a manner inconsistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties could result in an adverse effect finding for this project. To continue the Section 106 consultation for this undertaking, please submit the following information: • Please indicate all federal or state funds/permits/involvement to confirm that the project is subject to Section 106 regulations and/or MHT Act. • Please provide a more detailed description of the proposed project and include preliminary plans when available. Be sure to highlight areas of disturbance and specify the proposed streetscape materials (i.e., sidewalk, retaining walls, vegetation removal and replacement, etc.). Please endeavor to replace areas of brick sidewalk in-kind. Rhiannon A. Dodge, P.E. East Water Street Streetscape Improvements Page 2 Once we have received the additional information requested in this letter, the Trust will continue its review of the undertaking and provide appropriate comments and recommendations, including the need for any archeological investigations. If you have questions or require further assistance, please contact Beth Cole (for archeology) at beth.cole@maryland.gov or me (for the historic built environment) at tim.tamburrino@maryland.gov. Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to comment. Sincerely, Tim Tamburrino Preservation Officer TJT/ 202400087 Cc: Meghan Jenkins (Washington County HPC) SAVE-THE-DATE 2024 MAHDC Annual Symposium "Climate Change and Disaster Resilience & Preservation and the Heritage of Underrepresented Communities" and Annual Meeting Thursday, May 23, 2024 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Followed by the Prince George’s County Historic Preservation Commission’s Annual Maryland Preservation Month Reception 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Newton-White Mansion 2708 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville MD 20721 Join us for a day-long program for Maryland’s Historic District Commissions and their partners. DETAILS ABOUT REGISTRATION & PROGRAM TO FOLLOW. EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law. *hb0566* HOUSE BILL 566 P3, L6, N1 4lr3137 By: Delegates Grossman, Allen, Embry, Fair, Kaiser, Kaufman, Lehman, Pruski, Stein, Taveras, and Vogel Introduced and read first time: January 24, 2024 Assigned to: Health and Government Operations A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning 1 State and Local Government – Real Property – Confederate Naming Prohibited 2 FOR the purpose of prohibiting a State entity or a political subdivision of the State from 3 assigning a Confederate name to real property owned by the State or political 4 subdivision; requiring certain real property to be assigned a new name on or before 5 a certain date; and generally relating to prohibiting Confederate naming of State and 6 local real property. 7 BY adding to 8 Article – General Provisions 9 Section 9–101 and 9–102 to be under the new title “Title 9. State and Local 10 Government Real Property Naming” 11 Annotated Code of Maryland 12 (2019 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement) 13 SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, 14 That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: 15 Article – General Provisions 16 TITLE 9. STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT REAL PROPERTY NAMING. 17 9–101. 18 (A) IN THIS TITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS 19 INDICATED. 20 (B) “CONFEDERATE NAME” MEANS A NAME THAT COMMEMORATES THE 21 CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA OR ANY PERSON WHO SERVED VOLUNTARILY 22 2 HOUSE BILL 566 WITH THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA. 1 (C) “POLITICAL SUBDIVISION” MEANS: 2 (1) A COUNTY; 3 (2) A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; 4 (3) AN UNINCORPORATED TOWN; 5 (4) A SCHOOL DISTRICT; OR 6 (5) A SPECIAL DISTRICT. 7 (D) “REAL PROPERTY” INCLUDES STREETS, BUILDINGS, PARKS, AND 8 SUBDIVISIONS. 9 (E) “STATE ENTITY” INCLUDES ALL UNITS AND AGENCIES IN THE 10 EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE, AND JUDICIAL BRANCHES OF STATE GOVERNMENT. 11 9–102. 12 A STATE ENTITY OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE MAY NOT 13 ASSIGN A CONFEDERATE NAME TO REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE STATE OR 14 POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. 15 SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, if real property, as defined 16 under § 9–101 of the General Provisions Article, as enacted by Section 1 of this Act, has a 17 Confederate name, as defined under § 9–101 of the General Provisions Article, as enacted 18 by Section 1 of this Act, on the effective date of this Act, the State entity or political 19 subdivision of the State responsible for assigning a name to the real property shall assign 20 a new name to the real property on or before January 1, 2027. 21 SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect 22 October 1, 2024. 23 EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law. *hb0870* HOUSE BILL 870 L2, N1 4lr2670 CF SB 836 By: Delegate Grossman Introduced and read first time: February 2, 2024 Assigned to: Environment and Transportation A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning 1 Washington County – Abandoned Cemetery – Acquisition and Disposition 2 FOR the purpose of authorizing the County Commissioners of Washington County to 3 acquire by purchase or condemnation certain property on which a cemetery is located 4 if the acquisition is for certain preservation purposes and ownership of the property 5 cannot be determined or the organization established to operate the cemetery no 6 longer exists; authorizing the county commissioners to transfer the property 7 acquired by purchase or condemnation to a nonprofit organization that enters into a 8 certain agreement; and generally relating to the authority of Washington County to 9 acquire property on which a cemetery is located. 10 BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 11 Article – Local Government 12 Section 12–412 13 Annotated Code of Maryland 14 (2013 Volume and 2023 Supplement) 15 SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, 16 That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: 17 Article – Local Government 18 12–412. 19 (a) (1) The County Commissioners of Washington County may acquire 20 property or any interest in property by purchase, gift, or condemnation to acquire, 21 construct, or maintain a railroad line, if the county commissioners: 22 [(1)] (I) determine, by resolution, that the railroad line will help preserve 23 and attract industry and promote economic growth in the county; and 24 2 HOUSE BILL 870 [(2)] (II) solicit bids and hold a public hearing in the same manner as 1 required for other public property in the county. 2 [(b) (1)] (2) (I) If the State builds or acquires a railroad line in 3 Washington County, the County Commissioners of Washington County may contribute a 4 reasonable amount toward the cost of the railroad line from the general funds of the county. 5 [(2)] (II) Before the county commissioners spend money under this 6 subsection, the county commissioners shall comply with the requirements for acquisition of 7 property for a railroad under [subsection (a) of this section] PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS 8 SUBSECTION. 9 (B) (1) THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY MAY 10 ACQUIRE PROPERTY OR AN INTEREST IN PROPERTY BY PURCHASE OR 11 CONDEMNATION IF: 12 (I) A CEMETERY IS LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY; 13 (II) THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING THE PROPERTY IS TO 14 PRESERVE THE HISTORICAL NATURE OF THE CEMETERY; AND 15 (III) 1. THE LEGAL OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY CANNOT 16 BE DETERMINED; OR 17 2. THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO OPERATE THE 18 CEMETERY IS NO LONGER IN EXISTENCE OR HAS BEEN DISSOLVED THROUGH AN 19 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION BY A UNIT OF THE STATE. 20 (2) THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY MAY 21 TRANSFER PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION UNDER 22 PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION TO A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT 23 AGREES TO PRESERVE THE HISTORICAL NATURE OF THE PROPERTY. 24 SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect 25 October 1, 2024. 26 MEETING SUMMARY THE UNITED STATES 250TH | HISTORIC SUBCOMMITTEE FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY Page 1 January 29th, 2024 The United States 250th Historic Subcommitee for Washington County held its regular monthly mee�ng on Monday January 29th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Washington County Public Safety Training Center, 18350 Public Safety Place, Community Room, Hagerstown, MD. Members Present: David Wiles, George Messner, Jefferson Boyer, Rachel Nichols, Rick Hemphill Staff: Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning: Meghan Jenkins, GIS Coordinator and HDC Staff member. Discussion Buildings and the power of place from the 250th Field Guide were discussed at this mee�ng. Members were prompted in varying ways to elicit responses regarding this topic. Some of these prompts included: What are some buildings or places of importance during the founding period? What Federal, State and Local proper�es are important for the public? What geographic characteris�cs are unique or important or have changed? What hasn’t been expanded upon or promoted regarding buildings/geography in the past or is unfinished research/projects? Poten�al Building/Research Projects for collabora�on: 1. Fort Frederick Focus: a. 3rd Barracks building reconstruc�on at Fort Frederick was not completed with the bicentennial. While State owned, a collabora�on with the County to complete the project or host archaeology at the fort would be beneficial for ci�zens. b. The African American schoolhouse reconstruc�on project (Nathan Williams African American Heritage Walking Tour (maryland.gov) 2. South Mountain Inn: a. This was recently purchased by the State. Determina�on of plans and whether they will come to frui�on and can be �ed to the 250th planning and tour efforts. 3. Building to the le� of the Miller House (WCHS) is up for sale and would provide addi�onal exhibit space and an anchor for celebra�ons/collec�ons on loan for the 250th. MEETING SUMMARY THE UNITED STATES 250TH | HISTORIC SUBCOMMITTEE FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY Page 2 4. Crea�on of a park, parks programming or upgrade/addi�on to parks themed with the 250th a. Weverton -Roxbury Rail Trail par�al segment opening/breaking ground during 250th celebra�ons b. Having some landscaping in County parks which mimics historic types/uses (some done at Ag Center but could expand to other parks or promote/expand ag center. c. Price’s Bridge restora�on and park crea�on similar to Wilson Bridge. Built in 1822 however it would be a great promo�onal park for the centennial if it gets added back to the roster of remaining bridges. htps://washingtoncountyhistoricaltrust.org/17-prices-bridge-1822-conococheague- creek-west-of-cearfoss-md/ or apps.mht.maryland.gov/Medusa/PDF/Washington/WA-I-291.pdf d. Poten�al Park with view of bridge at Old Forge (Strickland 20607 Old Forge, n/s old forge smaller parcel) 5. Historic Preserva�on Overlay of property on Greencastle Pike. Sandy Izer may have more documenta�on than what’s provided on the MIHP for barn. 11818 Greencastle Pike MIHP I354 htps://apps.mht.maryland.gov/Medusa/PDF/Washington/WA-I-354.pdf Property was previously marked eligible for Na�onal Register and is threatened by development. Recent change in ownership to a Fulton LLC from Reichard/Neikirk family. Poten�al Programming/Places/Events for collabora�on: 1. Dalghren Chapel (Frederick County) as a poten�al �e in for a driving tour or be collabora�ve with other loca�ons in adjacent coun�es. 2. MAC lab may have exhibit/poten�al loans if space available 3. Scouts of America Jamboree at Ft. Frederick or other County loca�on 4. Commemora�ve Markets (downtown example) 5. Clear Spring Historic District – Fort Frederick, George Washington ar�st prints a. Washington visited Fort Frederick at least 2 �mes as documented. The CSHD has discussed commissioning an ar�st ’s rendering/print to show him walking into the fort. 6. 100’s Commemora�ve Markers wmd1776.jpg (1869×950) (rootsweb.com) a. Hundreds were formed on sections of land with 100 "taxables" (males, age 16 and older and male and female slaves, age 16 and older). Unoccupied land could be included in these 'tracts' and each was given a distinct name and had a constable assigned to keep order, much like later Sheriffs. When first established, it probably consisted of a greater area, but as time passed and the population increased, more Hundreds would be established from it and the old Hundred would decrease in size. (This may well be similar to the townships one finds in Pennsylvania today.) These Hundreds were later replaced with districts which usually were named after the town it included and/or a district number. In 1777, tax assessments were made on the value of the real and personal property of the head of the household and the "taxables" method was no longer used. The Hundreds were gradually phased out and Districts replaced them. MEETING SUMMARY THE UNITED STATES 250TH | HISTORIC SUBCOMMITTEE FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY Page 3 7. Promote or expand upon the Maryland Century Farm program and recognize farms that may coincide with the 250th milestone as well. htps://mda.maryland.gov/farm_to_school/Pages/Century_Farms.aspx a. Berman Lee Hixon, Berman Lee Hixon Farm b. Robert W. Cline, Elmer T. Cline Farm c. Eric Seifarth, Felfoot Farm d. David Shinham, Bur Oak Farm e. Richard Newcomer, Green Meadows f. Lowell T. & Linda Hixon, Hixon Farm g. Frank & Larry Artz, Idel Hour Farms h. Roy & Betty Byers, Linden Hall i. Lawrence & Hazel Long, Long Farm j. Scott Poffenberger, MM Ranch k. Charles & Ailien Downs, Montpelier 8. The impacts of early land patents and poten�ally displaying those patents at an exhibit space to highlight the family names and the way they re-shaped the geography and what the land was used for. This could �e into the Clerks for the County, County Courthouse coming later, the structure of “government” at the �me. The first clerk being Otho Holland Williams (Williamsport) and where/what documents were at the �me legal documents. 9. Expand on the history of the naming of the County. Who were the par�cipants in the pe��on for naming and highlight the �ming of it being named “Washington” so early a�er the declara�on was signed. This may �e into the land patents and legal documents discussion because some records may be at Annapolis in the hall of records there as local Court House wouldn’t have some of the earliest documents. 10. Highlight the Furnaces/early industry. These were basis for large land patents and had families associated with them which are important to the County’s history. Forges were important for muni�ons in war effort. a. Mt Aetna Furnace – Hughes family (associated with Old Forge Farm) b. An�etam Furnace – also Hughes family c. Green Spring Furnace – Jacques family, house with poten�al G.W. stay 11. Ini�al buildings of note: a. Hager’s Fancy (Hager House) 1739 (City of Hagerstown) b. The Hive (associated with Fitzhugh Family washingtoncountyhistoricaltrust.org/7- the-hive-circa-1850-near-chewsville-md/ c. Frog Hollow – Van Lear – Hoys d. Springfield Farm- S�llhouse 1750, Stonehouse 1740’s, Frame/Brick 1764-1879, Barn 1776-1880 e. Old Forge Farm 1762 f. Good Hartle Farm 1765 g. Antietam Hall 1769 h. Rohrer House 1770 i. Trovinger Mill – 1771 MEETING SUMMARY THE UNITED STATES 250TH | HISTORIC SUBCOMMITTEE FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY Page 4 j. Middlekauff-Poffenberger Farm – 1756/1820 k. Jacob Hess House – 1760 l. Robert Clagget Farm – 1770-1790 m. Rockland Farm 1773 n. Cedar Grove 1760 o. Keedy House 1776 12. Rather than focus on the date of structures, look at and promote structure types unique to the County; could pursue addi�onal Na�onal Historic Landmarks since we only have 3 a. Focus on Stone houses (some listed above are that construc�on type); discuss the layouts that made these early houses unique and the Germanic heritage they represent b. Promo�on of the Stone Arch Bridges which are early 19th century and not necessarily in the founding period but are an important historic element to the landscape and fit the 250th themes (using exis�ng tour map, revamp?) see also the poten�al projects with Price’s Bridge c. Forts and their crea�on/use should be highlighted and associa�on with families of the County since early forts were not all “Ft. Frederick” i. Ft. Tice (Cearfoss) ii. St. Pauls (first) iii. Blockade House, Cedar Ridge, Conococheague d. Mill Complexes e. Stone Walls/Fences f. Bank Barns g. Churches of varying architectural styles and denomina�ons h. Schoolhouses i. Markers (Na�onal Pike and Mason Dixon 13. Rural Villages – promote through signage and addi�onal research. Example Yarrowsburg and its associa�on with Mamoud Yarrow who worked at the nearby furnace – portraits at Georgetown University 14. Inves�gate roadways and their historic layout and point out milestones of the County a. First Concrete Road in County – MD Route 66? b. Macadam Na�onal Road – Boonsboro Na�onal Road Museum c. Exis�ng County Roads that have “old alignments” could be explored for mapping or road tour ex. Old Forge d. Markers on State Routes such as Leitersburg Pike/Smithsburg Pike using State highways markers – Could use this mark the 100’s or Rural Villages e. Na�ve American trails and crossings typically following springs/sides of mountains were used; local historical socie�es may have a beter idea where these were and they could be mapped as well. 15. Highlight the ways into and out of the County during the �me period a. “The Gaps” on the east side of the County including Fox’s, Cramptons (NR) and their history MEETING SUMMARY THE UNITED STATES 250TH | HISTORIC SUBCOMMITTEE FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY Page 5 b. River Crossings i. Ft. Frederick (McCoys) ii. Wat’s Ferry Williamsport iii. Four Locks iv. Sharpsburg v. Hancock vi. Harpers Ferry c. Note the geography at the �me was more open and less wooded and set the scene since there were not a lot of permanent Na�ve American setlements throughout the County, most near An�etam and Ringgold. See research of Andy Stout d. Note the influence of Philadelphia, PA and Winchester, VA at the �me. Many travelers/residents were coming through Philadelphia. 16. Older Place Names and their origins should be explored with help from historical socie�es and libraries a. Example Quirack, Cavetown and why it’s the name of the district rather than Smithsburg, Rural Villages like Yarrowsburg, Older place names colloquially 17. Tie in with Park Quest –at State Park level with similar programming. like History Quest 18. Reac�vate Museum Ramble ahead of the 250th if possible 19. Mimic the Clear Spring Passport (example coin provided).