Gregory Smith, Chair Lloyd Yavener, Vice Chair Ann Aldrich Brianna Candelaria
Tyler Milam Michael Lushbaugh Justin Bedard Wayne K. Keefer, BOCC Rep
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND AGENDA March 5, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Washington County Administration Complex, 100 West Washington Street, Room 2001, Hagerstown, MD 21740
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL MINUTES 1. Minutes of the November 6, 2024, meeting * NEW BUSINESS 1. RZ-25-001 – 6821 Sharpsburg Pike – (Discussion/Comment) - The applicants, Myron and Hazel Horst, are requesting the RB (Rural Business) floating zone be applied over 1.68 acres of land in the Preservation and Antietam 2 overlay zoning districts. * OTHER BUSINESS 1. HTC-24-002, Williamson – 1004 The Terrace - (Discussion/Comment/Information) – Review of equivalent documentation from State of Maryland MHT Tax Credit Application and discussion of projects with minimal visibility from the ground * 2. Certified Local Government Annual Report – (Information) – The completed report is attached for public information purposes. Member requested updates that were incorporated include: * a. Yavener: As far as initiatives, we could add something about increasing awareness of tax incentives, etc. b. Aldrich: first was insertion of link for tax credits, 2nd was question on when we approved the Williams tax credit and 3rd were 2 more workshops for Ms. Aldrich c. Milam: reviewed, no comments (staff included Mr. Milam’s resume in the submission) 3. AP2024-053 – 21406 Mount Lena Road – (Information) – The Board of Zoning Appeals requested comments regarding a special exception for a contractor storage yard. Members were forwarded a staff drafted response. Members with review and consensus on the letter included: Bedard, Milam, Smith, Aldrich and Candelaria * 4. Preservation Month 2025 * 5. Correspondence a. Grimes – 7661 Dam Number 4 Road - Woburn Manor – Letter request for insurance company (Information) 6. Staff Report a. Staff Reviews * b. 250th updates c. Historic Structures Grant Updates – on hold until September 2025 d. Town MOU for Permit Review * 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 240313-2430 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 | P: 240.313.2430 | F: 240.313.2431 | TDD: 7-1-1
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