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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-6-25MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY August 6, 2025 The Washington County Historic District Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Washington County Administrative Complex, 100 W. Washington Street, Room 2001, Hagerstown, Maryland CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission members present were: Lloyd Yavener, Chairman; Ann Aldrich, Justin Bedard, Tyler Milam, Greg Smith and Brianna Candelaria (arrived at 6:36). Staff members present were: Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning: Meghan Jenkins, GIS Coordinator and HDC Staff member. MINUTES Motion and Vote: Ms. Aldrich made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 2, 2025 meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bedard and unanimously approved. NEW BUSINESS HTC-25-001— 32 E Baltimore Street. Funkstown — WA-1-639 Ms. Jenkins explained that we are waiting for the MOU to be signed by the Town of Funkstown giving the HDC the authority to review tax credit applications within the Town. A tax credit application for property located at 32 E. Baltimore Street in Funkstown has been submitted for review. Mr. Byron, the property owner, is currently in the process of making improvements to the home; therefore, staff did not want to delay the progress of the improvements so the application is being reviewed by the Commission this evening. Ms. Jenkins noted that the County's Tax Credit Ordinance requires approval prior to the work being performed. In this case, Mr. Byron has already started the work but has tried to separate the work already completed from what is being proposed within Part 2 of his application. An addition is also being proposed on the structure and a preliminary drawing was included in the agenda packet. The structure is located next to Town Hall in Funkstown and was used as a hospital during the Civil War. Ms. Jenkins showed a slide presentation of the structure while explaining the proposed changes. Mr. Byron was present at the meeting and provided additional information on the improvements currently underway and a brief history of the structure OTHER BUSINESS Staff Report • A written report of staff reviews for July was provided to members in the agenda packet. • Town MOU for Historic Properties Tax Credit Update — Ms. Jenkins provided a spreadsheet to members tracking the progress of the MOU process. She reported all Towns have been contacted with varying success. The Town of Smithsburg intends to present the MOU to its Town Council in September. The Town of Keedysville would like to have a formal presentation; however, they meet at the same time as the HDC. Ms. Jenkins stated she sent all the materials to the Town of Boonsboro again. • Comprehensive Plan Update — The Comprehensive Plan will go before the Board of County Commissioners on August 26th. Ms. Jenkins will provide a time to members when it has been set. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Aldrich made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bedard and so ordered by the Chairman. A.