May 21, 2009

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Agenda
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Rockville City Hall
7:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.	I.	Agenda Review Worksession
7:30 pm	II.	Chapter 5 Building Code Update And Green Revision Nate Wall, Environmental Specialist Susan Swift, Director, Community Planning and Development Services) Charlie Baker, Chief of Inspection Services 15 minute presentation, questions and answers
8:00 p.m.	III.	Committee / Organization Reports A. Peerless Rockville - Peerless Rockville Staff B. Lincoln Park Historical Foundation - Anita Neal Powell C. Public Comments/Open Forum D. Comments – HDC, Staff - MD Statewide Preservation Conference; 3 more African-American Plaques posted; Preserve America Grant
8:10 p.m.	IV.	Consent Agenda: Certificates of Approval, Minutes Items on the Consent Agenda are anticipated to be approved as per the Staff Report without discussion. However, any person, including any member of the Historic District Commission or the general public, may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda in which case the staff report will be presented and public comments heard before the vote. A. Minutes: April 16, 2009 B. HDC2009-00466 Applicant: Janet Hunt-McCool Address: 709 Grandin Avenue Request: Replace section of wood fence with new design C. HDC2009-00457 Applicant: Jeanne O’Meara/Bruce Plunkett Address: 419 West Montgomery Avenue Request : Tax Credit Eligibility Recommendation D. HDC2009-00460 Applicant: Robert J. Craig Address: 16 Thomas Street Request: Tax Credit Eligibility Recommendation E. HDC2009-00462 Applicant: Terrence J. McAndrew Address: 208 West Montgomery Avenue Request: Tax Credit Eligibility Recommendation F. HDC2009-00468 Applicant: Alex Daskalakis Address: 8 Thomas Street Request: Tax Credit Eligibility Recommendation
8:20 p.m.	V.	Evaluation of Significance A. HDC2009-00456 224 Elizabeth Avenue, Lincoln Park Conservation District (continued) Applicant: Iglesia De Dios Address: 900 Westmore Avenue Request: Evaluation in response to Demolition Permit submittal
9:00 p.m.	VI.	Discussion A. HDC meeting with Rockville Environmental Commission and Planning Commission – June 18th Worksession
9:20 p.m.	VII.	Courtesy Review A. HDC2009-00469 Pump House Renovations Applicant: City of Rockville, Betsy Thompson, Superintendent of Recreation Address: 401 S. Horners Lane Request: Rehabilitation Options for review
10:00 p.m.	VIII.	Adjourn The HDC adjourns by 10:00 PM unless extended by the Chair.

HDC MEETING DATES APPLICATION DUE DATE
May 21, 2009 April 28, 2009
June 18, 2009 May 26, 2009
July 16, 2009 June 30, 2009
August 20, 2009 July 28, 2009
September 17, 2009 August 25, 2009

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.

To assure a timely hearing for the full agenda, at the discretion of the Chair, speakers are asked to limit their testimony to the following: 5 minutes for the Applicant; 3 minutes for individuals, and 5 minutes for representatives of groups.

The qualifications of the members of the Historic District Commission and staff are available for inspection at City Hall during normal business hours.

When a Consent Agenda is used, it is considered preliminary and does not preclude any person the right to request that a public hearing be held and/or to present testimony concerning any application on the evening of the advertised HDC meeting.

Commission meetings are televised live on the Rockville Channel [TRC 11], starting at 7:30 p.m. The meetings are then re-televised during the month on Sundays (8:30 am), Mondays (12 midnight), Wednesdays (1 pm), 3rd and 4th Thursdays (8 pm), and Thursdays (12 midnight).