Historic Preservation Commission Meeting – January 13, 2022
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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting – January 13, 2022
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) of Frederick, Maryland met on January 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. via hybrid format (in-person at City Hall and streamed on Channel 99). The meeting covered a public hearing, administrative approvals, cases to be heard, a citizen comment period, and a workshop. Commissioners voted on several applications, including demolitions, additions, signs, and roof replacements. All votes were unanimous.
Announcements
- Two cases (HPC21-1326 and HPC21-1327 at 342-344 W. Patrick Street) were not heard because the required public notice sign was not posted.
- Staff announced vacancies on the Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals.
Approval of Minutes
- The December 9, 2021 hearing and workshop minutes were approved unanimously (5-0).
Administrative Approval Report
- Staff reported 11 administrative approvals issued in December 2021. The report was accepted unanimously.
Consent Calendar
- Two items were approved unanimously without discussion:
- HPC21-1311: Mural at Maxwell Avenue (applicant Kara Norman, agent Lisa Mroszczyk Murphy).
- HPC21-1394: Solar panel installation at 119 E. 4th Street (applicant Thomas Ranneberger, agent Josh Bertaux).
Cases to Be Heard
HPC21-1322 & HPC21-1229 – 146 W. Patrick Street (Partial Demolition, Addition & Rehabilitation)
- Applicant/Agent: David Callan, represented by Brian Bradfield.
- Proposal: Partial demolition of rear porch roof and structure, a dormer, and a chimney; then a two-story porch addition, new dormer, new roofing (standing seam metal), shutters, alley gate, lighting, and door modifications.
- Staff Recommendation: Approval with conditions.
- Commission Action: The demolition (1322) was approved unanimously subject to approval of a replacement plan and associated permits. The rehabilitation (1229) was approved unanimously with conditions: all wood elements painted or stained with opaque finish; product details for the new porch door submitted before permit; dormer window to have full divided-light look with grids on both interior and exterior and spacer bar.
HPC21-1302 – 10 S. Market Street (Interactive Sign – Post-Work Approval)
- Applicant: Paul Ketrivanos (tenant, Remax Plus).
- Proposal: After-the-fact approval for an interactive touchscreen sign (LED, 27”x47”) installed inside the storefront window.
- Staff Recommendation: Denial (LED/electronic signs are listed as not approved in the Historic District Design Guidelines).
- Commission Action: Denied unanimously (5-0). Commissioners cited the guidelines prohibiting LED signs, signs with moving lighted characters, and video screens/monitors. The sign was deemed highly visible from the street and inconsistent with the historic district.
HPC21-1331 – 10 N. Carroll Street (Partial Demolition – Contributing Resource Determination)
- Applicant/Agent: Brian Allen, represented by Clifford Bates.
- Proposal: Partial demolition of roof structures and a rear wall of a second-story addition, as part of a larger rehabilitation (covered in workshop).
- Staff Recommendation: Find the building a contributing resource.
- Commission Action: Unanimously found the building to be a contributing resource to the Frederick Town Historic District (built within period of significance, adds architectural value).
HPC21-1386 – 117 W. 3rd Street (Roof Replacement)
- Applicant/Agent: Kurt Brown, represented by Mitch Earle (PJ’s Roofing).
- Proposal: Replace existing asphalt shingle roof with synthetic slate (EcoStar Majestic Slate) on the front slope and asphalt shingles on the rear, plus new gutters.
- Staff Recommendation: Deny synthetic slate (no documentary evidence of slate on building); approve asphalt shingles or standing seam metal roof.
- Commission Action: Approved unanimously for a new asphalt shingle roof (CertainTeed Landmark Pro) and half-round/case gutters, with an amendment adding the option of a standing seam metal roof, subject to staff-level approval of materials.
Workshop Items (No Formal Votes)
HPC21-1331 & HPC21-1332 – 10 N. Carroll Street (Demolition & Rehabilitation)
- Proposal: Adaptive reuse as a distillery. Full replacement of roof structure (with insulation), standing seam metal roof, rear equipment enclosure (10% of roof area) with screening, new garage door, new exit door, new chimney caps, reframed rear wall with wood siding, and skylights.
- Discussion: Commissioners raised questions about roof height increase (8 inches for insulation), equipment enclosure visibility, skylight placement, and the need for a new exit door (required by fire code). Staff and applicant agreed on revisions (e.g., galvanized roof color, minimizing height increase). Overall, commissioners expressed support for the concept and encouraged the applicant to refine details before a future hearing.
HPC21-1336 – 202 W. South Street (Stoop Replacement)
- Applicant: Richard Kemp.
- Proposal: Replace a non-historic frame stoop (which fell off) with a pressure-treated wood stoop with turned spindles.
- Discussion: Staff noted pressure-treated wood is not recommended for visible elements (warping, quality). Commission suggested simpler railing (square spindles) and non-pressure-treated wood for above-ground components. Applicant agreed to work with staff on revised design; no formal action taken.
HPC21-1400 – 124 W. 3rd Street (One-Story Rear Addition)
- Applicant: Mia O’Connell, represented by Brian Bradfield.
- Proposal: Construct a one-story frame addition at the rear, behind an existing brick shed (shed roof removed but walls and chimney retained). Materials: HardiePlank siding, fiberglass doors, composite windows, standing seam metal roof, round gutters.
- Discussion: Commissioners expressed support for the modest scale, preservation of the shed’s walls, and quality of materials. An archaeological assessment (required by code) came back with no further action needed. The project was deemed ready to move to a public hearing.
Citizen Comment
- One caller, Irene Carollaugh, inquired about the demolition replacement plan for 10 N. Carroll Street. Staff clarified that the demolition and replacement are separate applications; the replacement plan would be reviewed at a later hearing.
Key Outcomes
- HPC21-1322 & HPC21-1229 (146 W. Patrick St.): Approved unanimously with conditions.
- HPC21-1302 (10 S. Market St.): Denied unanimously.
- HPC21-1331 (10 N. Carroll St.): Found contributing resource.
- HPC21-1386 (117 W. 3rd St.): Approved unanimously for asphalt shingles or standing seam metal roof.
- Workshop items: No formal votes; applicants directed to refine plans and coordinate with staff. HPC21-1400 set for future hearing.
- Two cases (342-344 W. Patrick St.) suspended due to incomplete public notice.
Meeting Transcript
On the city's website. Public comment will be accepted on each agenda item. Those wishing to make a public comment will be asked to call 301 600 1213. Again, that's 301 600 1213. During the staff presentation of the item they would like to make comment on. Your call will be answered in the order that it was received and will be transferred to the live feed of the meeting accordingly. Each person wishing to make public comment must state their name and general address. And then they will be sworn in by the chair before providing testimony. For applicants, please join the meeting while the case immediately before your item is being discussed. When we call for your presentation after the staff report, please announce your name as well as those members of your team present this evening. At that time, I will read the oath, and each member of your team should state their name and signify I do. Thereafter, all members of the team not speaking should mute the microphones. After your item has been voted on, we ask you promptly leave the meeting. The technical qualifications of the commission and staff are on file with the city of Frederick and are hereby made part of each and every case tonight. The City of Frederick Historic Preservation Commission uses the guidelines adopted by the mayor and board of Alderman. And the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation, published by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. These guidelines and standards are hereby made a part of each and every case and are applied as appropriate. All cases were duly advertised in the Frederick News Post in accordance with Section 301 of the Land Management Code. It is the purpose of the historic preservation commission to safeguard the historical and cultural heritage of the City of Frederick by prefer by preserving sites, structures, or districts that reflect elements of cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological, or architectural history, to stabilize and approve property values of such sites, structures, or districts, to foster civic beauty, to strengthen the local economy, and to promote the preservation and appreciation of such sites, structures, and districts for the education and welfare of the residents of the city of Frederick. I'll nate it. I'll now take role of the commissioners. I'm Commissioner Bailey, I'm present. Commissioner Alby. Commissioner DePetrio. Commissioner DePetro present. Commissioner Hart. Commissioner Hart, present. And Commissioner Soller. Commissioner Saller present. In order to be eligible to vote on an application, a member of the Commission must have made the requisite site visit and attend any and all meetings at which such application was discussed. In the event that a member is absent from any such meeting, the member must have reviewed the minutes and listened to the tape recording thereof in order to vote on the application, and must enter into the record an oral or written statement that he or she has reviewed the minutes and listened to the tape recording. At this time, I'll ask if there are any commissioners that have a statement of eligibility or need to recuse themselves from any case this evening. This is Commissioner Salah. Um, and I was absent from the last meeting, and I uh viewed the video and reviewed the minutes. Thank you, Commissioner Saller. Any other commissioners? This is Commissioner Albee, and I'll be recusing myself from HPC 21-1386 regarding the property at 117 West Third Street this evening. Last on the regular agenda. Yes. Thank you, Commissioner Alby. Any other commissioners? Okay. Also in supporting us this evening are Lisa Morasek Murphy and Christina Martinkowski from the planning department and Scott Waxter from the city's legal department. At this time, we will conduct a swearing in of staff. Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the responses given and statements made in the hearing before the historic preservation commission will be the whole truth and nothing but the truth? If so, answer I do. This is Lisa Morazdick Murphy. I do. This is Christina Martinkowski.
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