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Historic District Commission

Historic District Commission

Meeting No. 04-2003

Thursday, April 17, 2003
Rockville City Hall
7:00 p.m.

AGENDA



I. MINUTES

  • Meeting No. 01-2003, January 16, 2003
  • Meeting No. 03-2003, March 20, 2003

II. 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.

III. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL

Applicant: Daniel Maddox
Address: 217 West Montgomery Avenue
Request: Replace fence; remove 3 trees
Applicant: William Jacob
Address: 112 Forest Avenue
Request: Rebuild porch roof

IV. STAFF APPROVALS

A. HDC03-0237

Applicant: Rockville Cemetery
Address: 1350 Baltimore Road
Request: Tree removals

B. HDC03-0240

Applicant: Andrew Sellman
Address: 411 West Montgomery Avenue
Request: Replace gutters and downspouts; remove tree

V. APPLICATIONS FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX CREDIT

A. TXC03-0239

Applicant: Richard Smith
Address: 550 Reading Avenue
Request: Tax credit eligibility determination

B. TXC03-0241

Applicant: James Sullivan/Sara Donohue
Address: 415 West Montgomery Avenue
Request: Tax credit eligibility determination

C. TXC03-0242

Applicant: Maureen Prettyman
Address: 318 West Montgomery Avenue
Request: Tax credit eligibility determination

D. TXC03-0243

Applicant: William F. Jacob
Address: 112 Forest Avenue
Request: Tax credit eligibility determination

VI. COURTESY REVIEWS

  • Request to rebuild and expand garage at 217 West Montgomery Avenue, Mr. And Mrs. Daniel Maddox.
  • Request to screen in a rear deck at 11 Wall Street, Jim Vitol
  • Buckingham Property- Elm Street Development: Work Session on Architectural Guidelines

VII. DISCUSSION / UPDATES

A. Update on designations in progress:
1. 709 Grandin Avenue: Mayor and Council public hearing on April 21, 2003
2. 315 Great Falls Road: Mayor and Council public hearing on April 21, 2003
5. 522 West Montgomery Avenue (Buckingham): On hold for plat recordation
6. 115 Park Avenue (Spates Bungalow), extension approved

B. Nominations, Awards, Recognition:
1. Peerless Rockville and Montgomery Preservation nominations
2. School poster contest for National Preservation Week

C. 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
5. Publications: Dawson Farm Historical Brochure, Wootton’s Mill Park Book and plaque program, King Farm Book, Rose Hill/ Chestnut Lodge Book
6. Historic Preservation web site
7. HDC meetings and Rules of Procedure
8. Plaques in progress: Dawson Farm, Haiti Cemetery; Hurley-Carter Farmhouse

VIII. COMMITTEE / ORGANIZATION REPORTS

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

IX. 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.