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Historic District Commission

Historic District Commission

Meeting No. 03-2003

Thursday, March 20, 2003
Rockville City Hall
7:00 p.m.

AGENDA


I. W. LAWSON KING FARMSTEAD RECOMMENDATIONS
The King Farm Task Force has delivered its recommendations to the Mayor and Council. It proposes a number of reuses for the existing buildings and demolition of several structures. The Historic District Commission will review these recommendations and structures and receive testimony and comments from interested parties. A recommendation 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.

II. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
Applicant: James Vitol
Address: 11 Wall Street
Request: Tree removal (2), install air conditioning compressor and concrete pad

B. HDC03-0235
Applicant: Sandy Sonner
Address: 205 West Montgomery Avenue
Request: Replace stockade fence in-kind and extend approximately 18 feet; Enclose rear porch

III. APPLICATIONS FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX CREDIT
A. TXC03-0233
Applicant: Robert and Judith Spalding
Address: 307 Great Falls Road
Request: Tax credit eligibility determination

B. TXC03-0236
Applicant: Julien E. Sante
Address: 541 Beall Avenue
Request: Tax credit eligibility determination

IV. DISCUSSION / UPDATES
A. Dawson Farm specifications for granary interpretation/picnic shelter
B. Detailed Application Site Plan for Buckingham property (522 W. Montgomery Ave.)
C. MHT CLG grant application
D. Update on designations in progress:
  1. 110 South Adams Street, adopted 2/24/03
  2. 709 Grandin Avenue: scheduled for Planning Commission 3/26/03
  3. 315 Great Falls Road: scheduled for Planning Commission 3/26/03
  4. 522 West Montgomery Avenue (Buckingham): On hold for plat recordation
  5. 115 Park Avenue (Spates Bungalow), extension approved

E. Nominations, Awards, Recognition:
  1. Peerless Rockville and Montgomery Preservation nominations
  2. School poster contest for National Preservation Week
  3. Reception with Peerless Rockville for National Preservation Week to recognize new historic properties- work out details.
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

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

VI. 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.