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Historic District Commission

Meeting No. 01-2003

Thursday, January 16, 2003
Rockville City Hall
7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

December 19, 2002 (Meeting No. 12-2002)

II. EVALUATIONS FOR HISTORICAL, ARCHITECTURAL OR CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE:

A. 110 North Street
Continued from December 19, 2002 meeting for recommendation of significance to the Mayor and Council. The record closed on January 9, 2002 but may be re-opened by the HDC if requested.

B. 315 Great Falls Road
C. 709 Grandin Avenue

The Historic District Commission will review these sites and structures for architectural and/or historical significance to the City. It will receive testimony and comments from interested parties. A recommendation of significance to the City of Rockville Mayor and Council may be rendered at this meeting or the record may be held open for a specified period of time to allow for further comments.

III. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL

A. HDC02-0230

Applicant: Peerless Rockville, Eileen McGuckian, Executive Director
Address: Old Baptist Cemetery, West Jefferson Street
Request: Replace wood fence with ornamental aluminum fence along perimeter of property

B. HDC03-0231

Applicant: William and Paula Jacob
Address: 112 Forest Avenue
Request: Install lamppost and lantern

IV. COURTESY REVIEW

Review of preliminary plans for parking lot and modifications for reuse at 115 Park Street (Spates Bungalow)

V. APPLICATIONS FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX CREDIT

A. TXC02-0229 215 Autumn Wind Way (Rose Hill Mansion)

VI. DISCUSSION / UPDATES

A. MHT CLG grant application, application due January 31, 2003
B. Grant proposal to MHT for assistance with Watts Branch archaeological mitigation
C. Annual Report: Submitted to Maryland Historical Trust on December 27, 2002
D. Update on designations in progress:

1. Rose Hill Barn: Expanded setting defined December 16, 2002.
2. 22 Martin’s Lane: Introduce ordinance to grant map amendment on January 13, 2003.
4. 110 South Adams Street: Public Hearing on January 21, 2003.
5. 522 West Montgomery Avenue (Buckingham): On hold for plat recordation.

E. Nominations, Awards, Recognition:

1. Rockville: Portrait of a City nomination for State Heritage Book Award submitted.
2. Peerless Rockville and Montgomery Preservation nominations to be selected
3. School poster contest for National Preservation Week
4. Reception with Peerless Rockville for National Preservation Week to recognize new historic properties

F. Planning Activities and Projects:

1. Rockville Cemetery design guidelines progress update: Anne Brockett
2. East Rockville Master Plan Preservation Chapter progress update: Robin Ziek
3. Lincoln Park Master Plan Preservation Chapter progress update: Judy Christensen
4. Chestnut Lodge/Rose Hill design guidelines progress update: Cindy Kebba

VII. COMMITTEE / ORGANIZATION REPORTS

A. Comments – Historic District Commissioners
B. Lincoln Park Historical Society - Anita Neal Powell
C. Peerless Rockville - Peerless Rockville Staff

VIII. ADJOURN

The HDC adjourns at 10:00 PM unless extended by the Chair.

Maryland law and the Historic District Commission's Rules of Procedure regarding ex parte (extra-record) communications require all discussion, review, and consideration of certain matters take place only during the Commission's consideration of the item at a scheduled meeting. Telephone calls and meetings with Commission members in advance of the meeting are not permitted. Written communication will be directed to appropriate staff members for response and included in briefing materials for all members of the Commission.

Notice: The HDC now meets on the third Thursday of the month.