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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgendaPacket_April2023_revGregory Smith, Chair Washington County Vernell Doyle Lloyd Yavener, Vice Chair a Michael Lushbaugh Ann Aldrich Kourtney Lowery Brianna Candelaria Wayne K. Keefer, BOCC Rep HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND AGENDA April 5, 2023, 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 March 1, 2023 meeting * NEW BUSINESS 1. Demo Permit 2023-01360, Building 160, 14336 Banfill Avenue - (Discussion/Support) Demolish 5800 sq. ft. stick built portion of building (Fort Ritchie, Cascade) * 2. Demo Permit 2023-01460, 22416 Goose Street - (Discussion/Support) Interior and exterior demolition of single family dwelling to include partition walls, joists, flooring, stairs, and bathroom in first and second floor, demolish 300 sq. ft. of rear portion of dwelling, and 35 sq. ft. rear porch (Cavetown Historic Rural Village, WA -IV -014) * 3. Building Permit 2023-01763, 22416 Goose Street - (Discussion/Action) Remodeling of existing house 513 sq/ft and new construction of 969 sq/ft rear addition (Cavetown Historic Rural Villaee. WA -IV -014) * OTHER BUSINESS 1. National Preservation Month (May) - (Discussion/Planning)* 2. Staff Report a. Staff Reviews * b. 12440 Burkholder Lane — PC -23-001 ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING 1. Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 7:00 p.m. *attachments The Historic District Commission reserves the right to vary the order in which the cases are called. Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to contact the Washington County Planning Department at 240- 313-2430 to make arrangements no later than ten (10) days prior to the meeting. Notice is given that the agenda may be amended at any time up to and including the meeting. 747 Northern Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21742 240.313.2430 240.313.2431 7-1-1 WWW.WASHCO-MD.NET MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY March 1, 2023 The Washington County Historic District Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Washington County Administration Complex, 100 W Washington Street, Room 1301, 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, and Ann Aldrich. Staff members present were: Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning: Meghan Jenkins, GIS Coordinator and HDC Staff member. MINUTES Motion and Vote: Mr. Lushbaugh made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 1, 2023 meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Aldrich and unanimously approved. OTHER BUSINESS National Preservation Month (May) Ms. Jenkins began with a review of the outreach used last year for National Preservation Month. She discussed the resources that worked best on social media. Members discussed ideas and ways to promote preservation this year, such as: focusing on the Design Guidelines that were recently adopted; promote the efforts of other historic preservation groups' activities; display pictures of various architectural styles and features; promote historic preservation in the County's municipalities by highlighting a specific historical structure; focus on the three categories of the John Frye award (Advocacy, Preservation, Adaptive Re -use); discuss the designated Rural Villages in the County; and the use of production tools such as slideshows or interactive prompts. Ms. Jenkins stated she will prepare a rough draft of some of the posts she will be using and will reach out to Public Relations for their assistance. Staff will also contact the Commissioners' office to prepare a proclamation for National Preservation Month as we did last year. Staff Report • Historic Properties Incentive Ordinance Ms. Jenkins reported that Staff met with the County Administrator who was very supportive of the idea. The draft document has been sent to other County departments (County Attorney, Budget & Finance and Grants Management) for their review. A kick-off meeting is scheduled for April 21ST with these departments. There was a brief discussion regarding the grant program funding and where those monies will come from. Staff is hopeful that Budget & Finance will have several ideas. • Staff Reviews Ms. Jenkins provided a written summary but also noted that the State Highway Administration performed a Section 106 review of the 1-81 Phase 2 project which runs from North of MD 63/MD 68 to North of Halfway Boulevard. Staff reviewed the project and found no additional impacts to any historic structures in the area. • Professional Organization Outreach (Realtors/Builders) Ms. Jenkins announced that a mass e-mail containing the Design Guidelines was sent to approximately 100 organizations/businesses around the County. The Pen Mar Association of Realtors responded and have asked Ms. Jenkins to present a workshop. • Grant Ideas Sheet Ms. Jenkins reported that she included a copy of the Grant Ideas Sheet in the agenda packet as well as provided members with an on-line link. Members are encouraged to share their ideas using this format. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Aldrich made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lushbaugh and so ordered by the Chairman. Gregory Smith, Chairman Washington County HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To: Washington County Historic District Commission From: Meghan Jenkins, GISP, GIS Coordinator - Historic District Commission Staff Date: March 23, 2023 Subj: Non -Residential Demolition Permit/Building 160 Partial Demolition, 2023-01360 Staff Report and Analysis Property Owner: Cascade Properties LLC, John Krumpotich Applicant: Landon Grove Location: 14336 BANFILL Avenue Tax Account ID: 14065204 Map/Grid/Parcel/Lot: 28/1/162/ Legal Description: 345.08 REM PHASES 25036 PEN MAR ROAD P/O FT RITCHIE MILITARY Zoning: Special Economic District Rural Village: Fort Ritchie (MHT) Historic Rural Village MD Inventory of Historic Places (MIHP): IV262 Project Description: Demolish 5800 sq. ft. stick built portion of building 160 Fort Ritchie for Pen mar Development Corporation, Boundary Survey Plat 170-171 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 review criteria for demolition permit is the same as the evaluation criteria in the Washington County Design Guidelines for Historic Structures. 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. C. The proposal would enhance or aid in the protection, preservation and public or private 747 Northern Avenue ! Hagerstown, M❑ 21742-2723 1 P.240.313.2430 1 F 240.313.2431 1 Hearing Impaired: 7-1-1 WWW.WASHCO-M D. N ET Washington County HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 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. 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. 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. Demolition Section — Design Guidelines Demolition Alternatives • Redesigning the project to avoid any impact to the structures or its setting; • Incorporating the structures into the overall design of the project; • Converting the structures into another use (adaptive reuse); • Relocating the structure on the property; • Relocating the structure to another property. Demolition Mitigation Documenting the structure as a whole and its individual architectural features in photographs, drawings, and/or text. This documentation should follow the Standards and Guidelines for Architectural and Historical Investigations in Maryland and be completed by a professional as listed in those Standards; • Salvaging from the structure historically significant architectural features and building materials. Full Demolition Guidance — Design Guidelines for Historic Structures in Washington County, MD Staff Report: This building is located on the Historic Fort Ritchie Military Base and is identified as building 160. The building is accessed by turning left from the main gate (Barrick Avenue) onto Banfill Avenue. It sits at the Southeastern corner of the overall base property and can be seen from both Banfill Avenue on base and Ritchie Road. The main portion of the structure is typical green granite stone with the demolition application portion being a later stick -built addition with white siding. Building 160 is described as 747 Northern Avenue ! Hagerstown, M❑ 21742-2723 1 P.240.313.2430 1 F 240.313.2431 1 Hearing Impaired: 7-1-1 WWW.WASHCO-M D. N ET Washington County HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION "castellated style... buttressed walls with bays" in the associated MIHP. The stick -built portion is not specifically described in the MIHP. Building 160 is included in the Fort Ritchie district survey boundary for the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties but is NOT included in the Maryland Historical Trust easement in place on a large portion of buildings at the base's core. The exterior of the stone portion of the building has some significant overgrowth of vines, however, it appears in good shape from the ground level. The addition portion, while appearing intact from the exterior, has significant infiltration of water due to complete roof failure and collapse. A large brick stack attached to the addition is proposed to remain at this time. Staff Analysis: There are significant safety and health hazards caused by water infiltration and roof collapse which this demolition permit application would remedy. The portion of the structure being retained will be renovated for reuse allowing continued utilization of the historic building. The main portion of the building will still retain its architectural features mentioned specifically in the MIHP. The side of the building involved in the demolition is not visible from the area included in the MHT easement and its removal would not impact the overall context of the site. Staff Recommendation: Recommend support of this demolition permit (2023-01360) for a portion of Building 160, 14336 Banfill Avenue for the reasons stated in the Staff Analysis. Respectfully Submitted, /flL& 9enLJ Meghan Jenkins, GISP Historic District Commission Staff Attachments: • Photos provided by Staff • Permit Submission Packet • Customer Provided Supporting Materials 747 Northern Avenue ! Hagerstown, M❑ 21742-2723 1 P.240.313.2430 j F 240.313.2431 1 Hearing Impaired: 7-1-1 WWW.WASHCO-M D. N ET ..•-1 rr••'Jq YilYYJ08l jf iff].Zid la.i -^.-T�:t-rte � 11'�IW97Mj �� �.L �! :W: .G:� i_ii. T:•:.T.- 3 t I (�I41I . Iyp • iE IJ�ii 1_:;'11 'r1 ['1:� i$i51 L__1____1__1 _1] • 16' 41~ 1iiiJ �l;13�i�1�� Ef�l9lcl)€�i i fC E:y=sizru[3 �l8�ill��� 6� � � e{��' �''4•. flirnwdi 3nr 1 Y! ,� g . I i • 3 ! ----- I 1. Written description and history of the building or structure to be demolished. Building 160 was built in 1942 by the United States Army to serve as a Mess Hall. Its construction is green granite as are most of Ritchie's field stone buildings. This portion is approximately 15,000 square feet. Shortly thereafter, the stick -built portion of the building was added as a kitchen for the mess hall. Later the building was the site of DISA-Westhem: The Defense Information Systems Agency for the Western Hemisphere. Since the closure of Fort Ritchie, the stick -built portion has literally imploded upon itself and its roof has caved into the floor. The requested demolition preserves the stone structure, and simply removes the stick -built portion. Highlighted portion, only piece to be removed. 3. Floor plan for each floor level, drawn to approximate scale or fully dimensioned. 4. Applicant's plan for the recycling of waste generated Maryland Excavation, LLC of Emmittsburg MD is removing the portion of the structure and all associated debris. It will be at the discretion of this company on how they dispose of the water generated. 5. A report analyzing the following alternatives (listed in descending order of preference) as to the feasibility. The report shall consist of thorough, deliberative analyses of each of the alternatives, explaining why each alternative is or is not feasible and additional photographs should be provided in support of the analysis. In cases where a permit may involve multiple structures, each structure must have its alternatives documented. (a) Redesigning the project to avoid any impact to the structure or its setting; The stone built portion will remain intact and retain the same vernacular look as when built in 1942. (b) Incorporating the structures into the overall design of the project; This not feasible for this portion of the building. (c) Converting the structure into another use (adaptive reuse); The building roof has imploded upon itself, the stick built portion is beyond the point of return. (d) Relocating the structure on the property; Would be unfeasible and undesirable to move the 80 -year -old stone structure. (e) Relocating the structure to another property; Not feasible. (f) Salvaging from the structure historically significant architectural features and building materials; Stick built portion was not built during the MHT period of significance (1926-1945) and is not stone as was the original portion of the building. (g) Documenting the structure as a whole and its individual architectural features in photographs, drawings, and/or text This has already been accomplished through photos, blueprints, and maps. 6. A site plan illustrating any proposed development or introduction of plantings following demolition (if applicable) Attached. Attached to applicants' email. Washington County HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To: Washington County Historic District Commission From: Meghan Jenkins, GISP, GIS Coordinator - Historic District Commission Staff Date: March 23, 2023 Subj: Residential Demolition Permit/, 2023-01460 Staff Report and Analysis Property Owner: LLANOS MISAEL JAVIER, Applicant: Misael Javier Location: 22416 GOOSE Street Tax Account ID: 07013132 Map/Grid/Parcel/Lot: 39/23/259/ Legal Description: LOT 66X165 .25 A22416 GOOSE ST Zoning: Residential, Transition Rural Village: Cavetown (MHT-C) Historic Rural Village (IV014 Project Description: Interior and exterior demolition of single family dwelling to include partition walls, joists, flooring, stairs, and bathroom in first and second floor, demolish 300 sq. ft. of rear portion of dwelling, and 35 sq. ft. rear porch Aaalicable 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. C. The proposal would enhance or aid in the protection, preservation and public or private 747 Northern Avenue ! Hagerstown, M❑ 21742-2723 1 P.240.313.2430 1 F 240.313.2431 1 Hearing Impaired: 7-1-1 WWW.WASHCO-M D. N ET Washington County HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 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 Demolition Section — Design Guidelines Demolition Alternatives • Redesigning the project to avoid any impact to the structures or its setting; • Incorporating the structures into the overall design of the project; • Converting the structures into another use (adaptive reuse); • Relocating the structure on the property; • Relocating the structure to another property. Demolition Mitigation Documenting the structure as a whole and its individual architectural features in photographs, drawings, and/or text. This documentation should follow the Standards and Guidelines for Architectural and Historical Investigations in Maryland and be completed by a professional as listed in those Standards; 747 Northern Avenue ! Hagerstown, M❑ 21742-2723 1 P.240.313.2430 1 F 240.313.2431 1 Hearing Impaired: 7-1-1 WWW.WASHCO-M D. N ET Washington County - ■ HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION • Salvaging from the structure historically significant architectural features and building materials. Full Demolition Guidance — Desien Guidelines for Historic Structures in Washington County. MD Staff Report: This property fronts on North side of Goose Street in the Rural Village of Cavetown. The lot is 66 feet by 165 feet according to Tax Assessment records. The house sits approximately 15 feet back from the road and is situated in the southwestern corner of the property within 10 feet of the property lines. The house is listed as contributing to the historic rural village of Cavetown. The MIHP contains the following description: two-story vernacular brick residence with laterally -oriented gable roof; windows flat- topped 2/2 with jack -arched lintels; four -bay facade (c. 1840). The main brick portion of the house is to remain with the demolition permit subject to HDC review being for the rear addition and covered porch area. The front porch is also to be removed/updated. The painted brick portion of the house has American Bond brick with irregular spacing of header/stretcher rows with the average being 8 stretcher rows between each header row. The condition of the brick varies. The rear addition has a mixture of vinyl siding, drop siding and corrugated metal again with condition varying. The foundation of both portions of the building is a rubble stone foundation with noticeable failure of mortar in some locations. Specifically on the west side of the building there are several trees which may be causing water deterioration due to roots. The majority of the roof is covered in black asphalt shingles for both portions of the structure. The front porch has corrugated metal roofing. That porch also does not appear original but does have some architectural interest in the overhanging eaves. There are trim pieces on some of the columns at each end of the porch. Columns are wood encased beams and straight with no flair. There is some decorative crosshatch trellis between the left most columns of the porch. There is a mixture of window types on the brick and addition portion of the house with varying levels of repair. Most windows appear to be replacements. The rear addition may have been a kitchen as it has its own brick chimney at the north/back portion. The main house has a single chimney on the west gable end. There is definite deterioration of the small porch encased in corrugated metal. The remainder of the addition has some visible water damage and deterioration as well on the exterior. Staff Analysis: The elements proposed for removal are in varying degrees of disrepair and deterioration. The removal of these elements, which are not specifically mentioned in the MIHP description, will not negatively affect the integrity of the property or the rural village context further. Removal will remedy the unsafe condition of these elements. The main portion of the structure will continue in residential use once these elements are removed. Staff Recommendation: Recommend support of this demolition permit (2023-01460) for the portions specified at 22416 GOOSE Street for the reasons stated in the Staff Analysis. 747 Northern Avenue ! Hagerstown, M❑ 21742-2723 1 P.240.313.2430 1 F 240.313.2431 1 Hearing Impaired: 7-1-1 WWW.WASHCO-M D. N ET Washington County HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Respectfully Submitted, /I11cyG�«�J Meghan Jenkins, GISP Historic District Commission Staff Attachments: • Photos provided by Staff • Permit Submission Packet 747 Northern Avenue ! Hagerstown, M❑ 21742-2723 1 P.240.313.2430 j F 240.313.2431 1 Hearing Impaired: 7-1-1 WWW.WASHCO-M D. N ET