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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
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AGENDA
November 2, 2022, 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 October 5, 2022 meeting *
NEW BUSINESS
1. 2022-05384 – Lot (Discussion/Support) - 1,848 sq. ft. finished space one story modular
dwelling on full unfinished basement, covered front porch, open rear porch, pre-
engineered roof trusses *
2. 2022-05464 – 18840 Sandyhook Road- (Discussion/Support) - 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 (Sandy Hook Rural Village) *
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. 2023 Meeting Calendar *
c. MAHDC Training Confirmation (HPC 200. Connecting with your Community:
Communication, Education, and Outreach)
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETING
1. Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 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 October 5, 2022
The Washington County Historic District Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday,
October 5, 2022 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, Vernell Doyle, Michael
Lushbaugh, Brianna Candalaria, and Ann Aldrich. Staff members present were: Washington County
Department of Planning & Zoning: Jill Baker, Director; Meghan Jenkins, GIS Coordinator and HDC Staff
member; and Debra Eckard, Administrative Assistant.
MINUTES
Motion: Ms. Aldrich made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 7, 2022 meeting. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Lushbaugh.
Discussion: Before the vote, Ms. Aldrich asked for clarification on the second item under the Staff Report
portion of the minutes. Following a brief discussion, it was agreed that the minutes would be amended.
Motion and Vote: Ms. Aldrich amended her motion to approve the minutes of the September 7, 2022
meeting as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lushbaugh and unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
Permit 2022-04976 – 4265 Main Street, Rohrersville
Ms. Jenkins presented a new construction permit application to replace a rear two-story covered porch
at property located at 4265 Main Street in the Rohrersville Rural Village. Currently, the second floor porch
is enclosed with vinyl and has several points of failure leading to the infiltration of insects and birds
(according to the owner). The owner is proposing to remove the enclosure on the second floor and convert
it to an open balcony with railing. They are also proposing to replace the support columns on the first
floor and leave the existing concrete slab. Materials are proposed to be a combination of wood and vinyl
clad in order to reduce maintenance and pests. The stone and brick exterior walls will remain as well as
the recently replaced roof with half round gutters.
Discussion: There was a brief discussion regarding materials to be used and other improvements to the
structure. Members commended the owners for their efforts in maintaining and rehabilitating this historic
property.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Yavener made a motion to recommend approval of the permit. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lushbaugh and unanimously approved.
Demo Permit 2022-04877 – 18614 Burnside Bridge Road
Ms. Jenkins presented a demolition permit application of a 2,776 square foot, 2-story single family
dwelling and foundation for property located at 18614 Burnside Bridge Road. The owners intend to build
a new one-story, handicapped accessible dwelling on this site. Ms. Jenkins stated the structure is lacking
integrity due to multiple additions that have been placed on the structure over time. She noted there are
numerous structural issues to both the structure and its foundation.
Discussion and Comments: Mr. Light, representing the property owners, stated that all salvageable
materials will be repurposed.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Lushbaugh made a motion to support approval of the demolition permit. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Yavener and unanimously approved.
Demo Permit 2022-04701 – 3833 Harpers Ferry Road
Ms. Jenkins presented a demolition permit application of a 968 square foot two-story, two bedroom, one
bath single-family dwelling at 3833 Harpers Ferry Road in the Antietam Rural Village. This property is
directly across from property owned by the USA National Park Service as part of the C&O Canal. Ms.
Jenkins noted there is significant overgrowth which limits the visibility of the front of the house and the
entire rear of the property is overgrown with dense bamboo. The main house has significant deterioration
and water infiltration with multiple points of siding, fascia and roof failure visible. Surrounding vegetation
has grown into and damaged the main building. The outbuilding also shows significant deterioration. The
property owners have contacted several contractors regarding the clearing of the land and remodeling
the house. They have been advised that the extensive water damage and mold would make this cost-
prohibitive and a health hazard.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Lushbaugh made a motion to support approval of the demolition permit. The
motion was seconded by Ms. Doyle and unanimously approved.
OTHER BUSINESS
Staff Report
Ms. Jenkins provided a written report of staff reviews for the previous month.
Ms. Jenkins reported the following:
• The Historic Tax Credit Ordinance updates draft has been finalized and is being sent to the County
Treasurer’s office for their review and comment. After we receive comments from the Treasurer’s
office, the document will be sent to Budget & Financial and Grants Management for review and
comment as well.
Discussion: There was a discussion regarding the demolition a historic structure (dated 1811) on Rowe
Road. These property owners were contacted in July of 2022 regarding historic tax credits to help in the
preservation of the structure. Unfortunately, the owners proceeded with demolition without the
appropriate permits.
Historic Tax Credits Update
Ms. Baker stated that in addition to the existing tax credits, staff is proposing two new programs which
will be presented to, and hopefully adopted, by the County Commissioners. She briefly described these
two programs to members. One program would be an Historic Easement where the owner agrees to
perform ordinary maintenance for 10 years in exchange for a 100% property tax credit. If the owner opts
out of the program before the 10 year expiration, all taxes would have to be repaid to the County.
Inspections for ordinary maintenance would be performed by County staff. The second program would
be the establishment of a grant program. Funding and tracking needs to be discussed with Budget &
Finance and Grants Management as well as a maximum yearly limit.
Discussion and Comments: Ms. Aldrich suggested that the HDC invite other historic district commissions
and municipalities to a meeting on a yearly basis to discuss historic preservation efforts. Ms. Jenkins noted
that the CLG program hosts an event similar to this. Ms. Aldrich suggested that it would be on a County
level instead of a state level.
Ms. Jenkins announced that the draft will be presented to the Commission members at the next meeting
including MOUs with the Towns.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Lushbaugh made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ms.
Aldrich and so ordered by the Chairman.
UPCOMING MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_______________________________________
Jill L. Baker, Director
Washington County Dept. of Planning & Zoning
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
To: Washington County Historic District Commission
From: Meghan Jenkins, GISP, GIS Coordinator - Historic District Commission Staff
Date: October 20, 2022
Subj: Residential New Construction Permit/Modular Home, 2022-05384
Staff Report and Analysis
Property Owner: HOOD JEFFREY,
Applicant: Corey's Construction
Location: LOR Chestnut Ave, Lot 15
Tax Account ID: 14001042
Map/Grid/Parcel/Lot: 0014/0019/0019/
Legal Description: LOT 15 PT 13 130X150S/S CHESTNUT ST
Zoning: Rural Village
Zoning Overlay: Rural Business Overlay
Rural Village: WA-IV-019, Pen Mar (MHT-C) Historic Rural Village
Project Description: 1,848 sq. ft. finished space one story modular dwelling on
full unfinished basement, covered front porch, open rear
porch, pre-engineered roof trusses
Applicable Law and Review Criteria:
The HDC is enabled through Article 20 of the Zoning Ordinance for Washington County, MD.
Specifically Section 20.3.a states: "The Commission shall act upon all applications as required by
Section 20.6, Historic Preservation district, Section 5D.4, Rural Village District and Article 20A,
Antietam Overlay District of this Ordinance."
The HDC shall consider only exterior features of a structure that would affect the historic, archeological,
or architectural significance of the site or structure, any portion of which is visible or intended to be
visible from a public way. It does not consider any interior arrangements, although interior changes
may still be subject to building permit procedures.
1. The application shall be approved by the HDC if it is consistent with the following criteria:
A. The proposal does not substantially alter the exterior features of the structure.
B. 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 be detrimental to
achievement of the purposes of Article 20 of the County Zoning Ordinance.
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C. 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.
D. The proposal is necessary so that unsafe conditions or health hazards are remedied.
E. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating
Historic Buildings and subsequent revisions are to be used as guidance only and are not to
be considered mandatory.
2. In reviewing the plans for any such construction or change, the HDC shall give consideration to
and not disapprove an application except with respect to the factors specified below.
A. 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.
B. The relationship of the exterior architectural features of the structure to the remainder of
the structure and to the surrounding area.
C. The general compatibility of exterior design, scale, proportion, arrangement, texture, and
materials proposed to be used.
D. Any other factors, including aesthetic factors, that the Commission deems to be pertinent.
3. The HDC shall be strict in its judgment of plans for those structures, sites, or districts deemed to
be valuable according to studies performed for districts of historic or architectural value. The
HDC 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.
For Rural Villages, additional review criteria for applications are listed in Section 5D.5 Architectural
Review of the Zoning Ordinance and include:
1. The exterior appearance of existing structures in the Rural Village, including materials, style,
arrangement of doors and windows, mass, height and number of stories, roof style and
pitch, proportion.
2. Building Size and Orientation
3. Landscaping
4. Signage
5. Lighting
6. Setbacks
7. Accessory structures
Secretary of Interior Standards which may be applicable to this project review include:
8. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be
disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken.
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials,
features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated
from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and
massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment.
10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such a manner that,
if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment
would be unimpaired.
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Washington County Design Guidelines for Historic Structures which may be applicable to this project
review include:
Guidelines for New Construction and Accessory Buildings (Page 71)
1. New construction should be sited to avoid demolition of contributing structures.
2. The design of new construction or new accessory buildings should be compatible with the form,
height, scale, proportions, materials and details of the adjacent contributing structures or landscapes.
3. Consideration of the ratio of built versus open space of the site or the adjacent landscape should be
given.
4. Existing setbacks, landscaping or site grading of adjacent historic resources should be preserved
when siting new construction if those characteristics contribute to the historic site or its landscape. This
includes circulation routes, fences, walls, and yards, etc.
5. Locate new construction and new accessory buildings so that the existing significant visual and
special characteristics of the property are maintained.
6. Locate new construction and new accessory buildings so that significant viewsheds are maintained or
enhanced.
7. See also Key Themes. (p. 57)
Staff Report:
This property is in the Pen Mar Rural Village in the North Eastern portion of Washington County and is
situated at the corner of Maryland Avenue and Chestnut Avenue in the village. The project proposes an
1,848 sq. ft. finished space one story modular dwelling on full unfinished basement with a covered
front porch and open rear porch. The site was the subject of a zoning appeal in January of 2022
(AP2022-002) for the proposed use of a Bed and Breakfast within a single family future dwelling. This
permit results from the granting of that zoning appeal and the proposal moving forward.
Pen Mar’s period of significance ranges from 1878 through 1943 covering a wide range of architecture.
The majority of the contributing buildings in the district are wood construction single family homes.
According to the MIHP, “virtually every street includes modest one-story cottages…with simple lines,
without any notable detailing”. The property slopes back gently from the Maryland Avenue frontage.
The property does not currently contain any existing historic structures though there are stone fences
on the Roosevelt Avenue side and foundation remnants or stone walls on the south side of the
property which may be part of the original Crout’s Hotel. There are also also some remnants of use
such as a stone fence along the Roosevelt Avenue and around some trees and fence posts of both
metal and wood on the property. It is wooded with a minimal disturbance of that area proposed by the
permit. The property is #31 in the MIHP and listed as the site of the Crout’s Hotel. The listing states
“wooded comer lot surrounded by a short dry-stone wall. On this site stood the Crout's Hotel, one of
the many hotels in this resort area and one of three large hotels which stood within the district, none of
which are extant. A short stone obelisk, approximately 2 feet in height, memorializes a dog and is set
along the Roosevelt Avenue side of the lot; it was carved by Leon Werdebaugh and Roy Moore and
originally was on the Park View Hotel property, diagonally across Chestnut Street to the northwest. It
was relocated to its present site c. 1970.”
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Staff Analysis:
The site does not contain any existing resources but may have archaeological value due to the
structures and uses previously occurring on the property. The project does not indicate that any
disturbance of this area is proposed. The architectural styles in the rural village vary as do setbacks and
the proposed construction is consistent with styles seen and setbacks nearby. The buildings orientation
and placement on the site’s Maryland Avenue frontage will be consistent with adjacent properties.
Details on the exact exterior trim elements are not known, however, it is proposed to have asphalt
shingles and vinyl siding both of which already occur in the village. The included plans show flat arches
for windows with minimal trim which are noted as common in the MIHP for this village. The
construction proposed does not conflict with the County Design Guidelines or the Secretary of Interior
Guidelines which are applicable to this construction type. The characteristics detailed in this application
have been reviewed against the characteristics listed in Section 5D.5 Architectural Review of the Zoning
Ordinance and do not appear to detract from the rural village.
Staff Recommendation:
Recommend support of approval of this new construction permit, 2022-05384, in the Pen Mar Historic
Rural Village, due to the proposed constructions consistency with the County’s Design Guidelines for
Historic Structures, Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation and Section 5D.5 Architectural
Review as listed in the County’s Zoning Ordinance based on details provided in the Staff Analysis of the
project.
Respectfully Submitted,
Meghan Jenkins, GISP
Historic District Commission Staff
Attachments:
• Site Photos provided by Staff
• Permit Submission Packet
• Historic Comments from AP2022-002
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Gregory Smith, Chair Vernell Doyle
Lloyd Yavener, Vice Chair Michael Lushbaugh
Ann Aldrich Kourtney Lowery
Edith Wallace Jeffrey A. Cline, BOCC Rep HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION OF WASHINGTON COU NTY, MARYLAND
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DATE: February 4, 2022
TO: Washington County Board of Zoning Appeals
Attn: Kathryn Rathvon
FROM: Meghan Jenkins, Historic District Commission Staff
SUBJECT: Zoning Appeal, AP2022-002, Corner of Chestnut Ave and Maryland Ave Cascade, MD
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the referenced zoning appeal. Pen
Mar is a historic rural village in Washington County and exterior changes to contributing historic
structures and new construction are reviewable by the Historic District Commission for approval. The
HDC also provides comments on applications which may affect the character and setting of the rural
village.
The HDC reviewed the information provided with the referenced appeal at their February 2,
2022, meeting and provides the following comments for your consideration during the review process.
Pen Mar has historically been associated with similar uses, such as vacation homes and vacation home
rentals. The proposed use of a Bed and Breakfast would not affect the historic nature of the village as it
is in line with those historic uses. The proposed minimal site disturbance and setbacks for the use are
like those throughout the village and will both blend the use with its existing surroundings and retain
the character of Pen Mar’s streetscapes. Again, the HDC does not believe this proposed use would
adversely affect the historic rural village or its contributing historic structures, therefore, the HDC has no
objections to this zoning appeal.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
To: Washington County Historic District Commission
From: Meghan Jenkins, GISP, GIS Coordinator - Historic District Commission Staff
Date: October 24, 2022
Subj: Residential Addition-Alteration Permit/Porch-Deck-Slab, 2022-05464
Staff Report and Analysis
Property Owner: DEENER PATRICK LYNN,
Applicant: Patrick Deener
Location: 18840 SANDYHOOK Road
Tax Account ID: 11006604
Map/Grid/Parcel/Lot: 0087/0020/0101/
Legal Description: LOT 0.7008 ACRES18840 SANDYHOOK RD
Zoning: RV; EC Refer to Map
Rural Village: Sandy Hook (MHT-C) Historic Rural Village – WA-III-032
Project Description: 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
Applicable Law and Review Criteria:
The HDC is enabled through Article 20 of the Zoning Ordinance for Washington County, MD.
Specifically Section 20.3.a states: "The Commission shall act upon all applications as required by
Section 20.6, Historic Preservation district, Section 5D.4, Rural Village District and Article 20A,
Antietam Overlay District of this Ordinance."
The HDC shall consider only exterior features of a structure that would affect the historic, archeological,
or architectural significance of the site or structure, any portion of which is visible or intended to be
visible from a public way. It does not consider any interior arrangements, although interior changes
may still be subject to building permit procedures.
1. The application shall be approved by the HDC if it is consistent with the following criteria:
A. The proposal does not substantially alter the exterior features of the structure.
B. 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 be detrimental to
achievement of the purposes of Article 20 of the County Zoning Ordinance.
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C. 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.
D. The proposal is necessary so that unsafe conditions or health hazards are remedied.
E. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating
Historic Buildings and subsequent revisions are to be used as guidance only and are not to
be considered mandatory.
2. In reviewing the plans for any such construction or change, the HDC shall give consideration to
and not disapprove an application except with respect to the factors specified below.
A. 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.
B. The relationship of the exterior architectural features of the structure to the remainder of
the structure and to the surrounding area.
C. The general compatibility of exterior design, scale, proportion, arrangement, texture, and
materials proposed to be used.
D. Any other factors, including aesthetic factors, that the Commission deems to be pertinent.
3. The HDC shall be strict in its judgment of plans for those structures, sites, or districts deemed to
be valuable according to studies performed for districts of historic or architectural value. The
HDC 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.
For Rural Villages, additional review criteria for applications are listed in Section 5D.5 Architectural
Review of the Zoning Ordinance and include:
1. The exterior appearance of existing structures in the Rural Village, including materials, style,
arrangement of doors and windows, mass, height and number of stories, roof style and
pitch, proportion.
2. Building Size and Orientation
3. Landscaping
4. Signage
5. Lighting
6. Setbacks
7. Accessory structures
Secretary of Interior Standards which may be applicable to this project review include:
8. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be
disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken.
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials,
features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated
from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and
massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment.
10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such a manner that,
if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment
would be unimpaired.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Washington County Design Guidelines for Historic Structures which may be applicable to this project
review include:
Guidelines for New Construction and Accessory Buildings (Page 71)
1. New construction should be sited to avoid demolition of contributing structures.
2. The design of new construction or new accessory buildings should be compatible with the form,
height, scale, proportions, materials and details of the adjacent contributing structures or landscapes.
3. Consideration of the ratio of built versus open space of the site or the adjacent landscape should be
given.
4. Existing setbacks, landscaping or site grading of adjacent historic resources should be preserved
when siting new construction if those characteristics contribute to the historic site or its landscape. This
includes circulation routes, fences, walls, and yards, etc.
5. Locate new construction and new accessory buildings so that the existing significant visual and
special characteristics of the property are maintained.
6. Locate new construction and new accessory buildings so that significant viewsheds are maintained or
enhanced.
7. See also Key Themes. (p. 57)
Staff Report:
This property is in the Sandy Hook Rural Village in the Southern portion of Washington County and is
situated along the north side of Sandyhook Road. The project proposes the addition of a wraparound
deck to the newly constructed 1120 sq. ft. single family dwelling (2022-03024). There are no structures
individually listed on the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties that exist on the property. The
property has a concrete and stone retaining wall along a portion of the property directly adjacent to
the road. There is also a remaining porch slab and stone foundation walls near the roadway on the west
side of the property. There is a small aquifer with stone surround north of the current gravel driveway.
The east side of the property is bounded by a stream and tree line and the west side also has a tree
line. Between the road and the new home are infrastructure for water and sewer and to the rear of the
home are the power lines. The property slopes up from the road toward the rear of the property
gradually increasing in slope until the rear of the home where it steeply increases.
Staff Analysis:
The site does not contain any existing resources but may have archaeological value due to the
remaining foundation walls at the front of the property. The project does not indicate that any
disturbance of this area is proposed. The porch being proposed does not increase the footprint to
significantly impact setbacks that are already varied for this rural village. The typical construction type
in the rural village is a 2 story to 1 ½ story with a high basement with many having porches. This
structure will be 1 story having the high basement due to slope that is characteristic of the rest of the
village and again there are other structures having porches or decks. The construction proposed does
not conflict with the County Design Guidelines or the Secretary of Interior Guidelines which are
applicable to this construction type. The characteristics detailed in this application have been reviewed
against the characteristics listed in Section 5D.5 Architectural Review of the Zoning Ordinance and do
not appear to detract from the rural village.
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Staff Recommendation:
Recommend support of approval of this addition-alteration/porch-deck-slab permit, 2022-05464, in the
Sandy Hook Historic Rural Village due to the proposed constructions consistency with the County’s
Design Guidelines for Historic Structures, Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation and Section
5D.5 Architectural Review as listed in the County’s Zoning Ordinance based on details provided in the
Staff Analysis of the project.
Respectfully Submitted,
Meghan Jenkins, GISP
Historic District Commission Staff
Attachments:
• Permit Submission Packet
BUILDING & ZONING PERMIT
IVR/Record No:2022-05464 Applied:10/20/2022
Project No:P2022-0679 Approved:
Record Type:Residential Addition-
Alteration Permit
Status:Review
Inspector Area: B4
Job Address:18840 SANDYHOOK Road
Location:LOR 18840 Sandy Hook Road
Tax Acct ID:11006604
Zoning District:RV; EC
Floodplain:No
Owner:DEENER PATRICK LYNN
Applicant:Patrick Deener
18850 Arthur Lane
Konxville MD 21758
Phone No:(240)772-6846
Contractor:
Phone No:
Description: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
Foundation Size:14x45 Construction Type:Porch-Deck-Slab
Type of Heat:
Public Sewer:
Public Water:
Gas:
Electric:
Yes
Yes
Exterior Finish:
Air Conditioning:
Septic:
Time Existed:
Well:
Time Existed:
Valuation:$10,000.00 No. of Bathrooms:
Code Enforced:2018 IRC 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
0.7008 acres
85
122.47
22.27
47.56
20,000 sq. ft.
25
25
8
8
* 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.
HISTORIC PROPERTIES
INCENTIVE ORDINANCE
Adopted XX,XX,XXXX
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
Approved 05-Oct-22 Historical Review
Days in Review:33
Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments
Approved 05-Oct-22 Historical Review
Days in Review:21
Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments
Approved 06-Oct-22 Historical Review
Days in Review:16
Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments
Passed - Info 11-Oct-22 Historical Review Property had remaining buildings demo'd in 2022 by permit and complex is no longer there. Review of
this permit type is not required nor are the structures there so HDC review is passed.
Days in Review:0
Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments
Passed - Info 17-Oct-22 Historical Review Property is on the edge of a rural village with no new construction review. Does not need to go before
HDC.
Days in Review:3
Folder Status Status Date Task Name Comments
Passed - Info 10-Oct-22 Historical Review Permit is not in an area reviewable by the HDC. Sent no review contact letter.
Days in Review:0
Activity Count:6
Passed - Info Total
1 1
1 1
0 1
0 2
1 1
3 6Total3
Residential New Construction Permit Total 0
Residential Demolition Permit Total 2
Residential Addition-Alteration Permit Total 1
Non-Residential New Construction Permit Total 0
Floodplain Permit Total 0
Review Activities Summary
Application Type Application Approved
14-Oct-22 S-88-5 20760 GAPLAND
ROAD, LOT 9
2,990 SQ. FT. FINISHED SPACE TWO STORY
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON FULL
UNFINISHED WALKOUT BASEMENT WITH
ROUGH IN FOR FUTURE BATH, PELLET STOVE
FIREPLACE IN GREAT ROOM, ATTACHED THREE
2022-05297 Non-Residential New
Construction Permit V123 Approved 10-Oct-22 10-Oct-22 LOR 14904 ORCHARD RIDGE
ROAD
INSTALLATION OF (2) 20 FOOT LIGHT POLES
WITH 5 FIXTURES, 1 FIXTURE ON THE BUILDING,
UNDERGROUND CONDUITS
CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN STONE BRIDGE INC.
2022-05284 Residential New
Construction Permit Review 10-Oct-22
20-Sep-22 LOR 4265 MAIN STREET
REPLACE REAR TWO STORY COVERED PORCH,
ON FIRST FLOOR REPLACE PORCH POSTS,
EXISTING CONCRETE SLAB TO REMAIN, ON
SECOND FLOOR CONVERT 168 SQ. FT.
ENCLOSED SUNROOM TO A COVERED BALCONY
2022-05277 Floodplain Permit I356 Review 07-Oct-22 11-Oct-22 SP-22-027 11159 HOPEWELL
ROAD
THIS IS A FLOODPLAIN PERMIT SUBMISSION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENGINEERED SITE
PLAN FOR 11159 HOPEWELL ROAD LOCATED IN
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND. PER THE
COMMENTS FROM THE COUNTY, WE ARE
APPLYING FOR THIS FLOODPLAIN PERMIT AS IT
2022-04976 Residential Addition-
Alteration Permit III164 Approved 20-Sep-22
02-Sep-22 3833 HARPERS FERRY ROAD
DEMOLITION OF 968 SQ. FT. TWO STORY, TWO
BEDROOM, ONE BATH SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING
2022-04877 Residential Demolition
Permit II0366 Approved 14-Sep-22 14-Sep-22 LOR 18614 BURNSIDE
BRIDGE ROAD
DEMOLITION OF 2,776 SQ. FT. 2 STORY SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING AND FOUNDATION, ALL
SALVAGED MATERIAL TO BE REPURPOSED
2022-04701 Residential Demolition
Permit Approved 01-Sep-22
Historic Review Activity 09/24/2022 thru 10/20/2022
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2023 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETINGS
The Historic District Commission meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Washington County Administration Building 100 West Washington Street, Room 2001
January 4, 2023
February 1, 2023
March 1, 2023
April 5, 2023
May 3, 2023
June 7, 2023
July 5, 2023
August 2, 2023
September 6, 2023
October 4, 2023
November 1, 2023
December 6, 2023
The Historic District Commission reserves the right to cancel and/or change
the meeting dates and times as needed.