Historic Preservation Commission Hearing and Workshop - May 26, 2022
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Historic Preservation Commission Hearing and Workshop - May 26, 2022
The Frederick Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and workshop on May 26, 2022, at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The meeting covered a Section 106 review, a demolition review request, election of a vice chairman, and several case hearings. The workshop portion discussed multiple projects including a new construction, rehabilitation, and demolition proposals. The commission approved several applications, continued others, and provided guidance for future submissions.
Consent Calendar
- No consent items were listed on the agenda. The approval of the May 12, 2022 hearing minutes and May 17, 2022 workshop minutes were approved unanimously under separate motions.
Public Comments & Testimony
- No members of the public spoke during the citizen comment portion of the hearing. No public testimony was offered during the workshop.
Discussion Items (Hearing)
- Section 106 Review – 6262 Butterfly Lane: Staff presented a request for comments on a 143-foot monopole. The commission authorized the chair to sign a letter of no adverse effect on historic properties. Motion passed unanimously.
- Demolition Review – 220 N. East Street: The applicant requested a one-month postponement. The commission voted to continue the case to the June 23, 2022 hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
- Election of Vice Chairman: Commissioner Robert Van Rens was nominated and elected vice chairman unanimously.
- HPC21-288 – 700 N. Market Street (Shed): Post-construction approval for a shed. Staff recommended approval with replacement of vinyl siding. The commission approved the application as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
- HPC22-238 – 252 S. Carroll Street (New Duplex): Approval for a two-and-a-half story duplex. Staff recommended conditions including foundation finish, true divided light front door, and concrete stoop. The commission approved with conditions. Motion passed unanimously.
- HPC22-243 – 10 N. Carroll Street (Windows): Approval for window repairs and replacements. The applicant requested to replace window E3 with aluminum clad, while staff recommended retention. The commission agreed with the applicant, approving the application with a condition that the six-light aluminum clad window at N3 feature true or simulated divided lights. Motion passed unanimously.
- HPC22-258 – 401 Linden Avenue (Partial Demolition): The applicant requested demolition of a carport roof. The commission voted to continue the case to the June 9, 2022 hearing to allow workshop discussion. Motion passed unanimously.
- HPC22-329 – 154 N. Market Street (Masonry Cleaning): Approval for cleaning with Cathedral Stone Light Duty Cleaner, at no more than 400 PSI. Motion passed unanimously.
Discussion Items (Workshop)
- HPC20-860 – 358 W. Patrick Street (Rehabilitation): The applicant presented plans for a second-story addition, parking area, porch enclosure, and window/door repairs. Staff and commissioners supported the design but requested clarification on siding finish (smooth fiber cement) and documentation of retained historic features. The applicant agreed to submit updated plans by the May 27, 2022 deadline.
- HPC22-258 & HPC21-1367 – 401 Linden Avenue (Partial Demolition & Roof Rehabilitation): The applicant sought approval to remove a carport roof and replace the roof. The commission expressed concern over demolition by neglect and unpermitted work. The applicant provided verbal descriptions but was required to submit detailed documentation (shop drawings, photos, material specs) by May 27, 2022. The commission emphasized the need for a complete application to avoid denial.
- HPC22-10 – 1730 N. Market Street (Level 1 New Construction): The applicant presented a 72-unit multifamily building. Staff and commissioners commended the design but recommended reducing surface parking, retaining mature trees, and improving pedestrian experience along North Market Street. The applicant agreed to address these in future submissions.
- HPC22-441 – 47 S. Carroll Street (Rehabilitation): The applicant proposed an exterior metal stair and four new window openings. The commission was split on new windows; some preferred skylights. Staff recommended including previously unapproved work (from prior approvals) in the application. The applicant agreed to consider skylights and to include all outstanding work.
- HPC22-445 – 210 E. 2nd Street (Level 1 New Construction): The applicant presented a five-story building on the Visitation Academy site. Commissioners requested more facade modulation on Second Street, consideration of a demolished brick shed (to be reconstructed), and context with neighboring buildings. The applicant agreed to revise the design and provide additional renderings.
Key Outcomes
- Approved: Section 106 letter (6262 Butterfly Lane), HPC21-288 (700 N. Market Street), HPC22-238 (252 S. Carroll Street), HPC22-243 (10 N. Carroll Street), HPC22-329 (154 N. Market Street).
- Continued: Demolition review (220 N. East Street) to June 23, 2022; HPC22-258 (401 Linden Avenue partial demolition) to June 9, 2022.
- Withdrawn: HPC21-955 (105 E. 3rd Street) by applicant.
- No action taken: HPC21-1324 (14 N. Market Street) due to incomplete public notice.
- Election: Robert Van Rens elected vice chairman.
- Workshop guidance: All workshop items require updated submissions by the May 27, 2022 resubmission deadline. The commission emphasized detailed documentation to ensure timely approvals.
Meeting Transcript
Good evening. I would like to call to order the May 26, 2022 hearing of the City of Frederick Historic Preservation Commission. Please note that listening devices are available. If anyone uh would like one, please see Mr. Mark over here to your right. The technical qualifications of the Commission and the staff are on file with the City of Frederick and are made a part of each and every case before the Commission. The Frederick City 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 U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. And these guidelines are made a part of each and every case. All cases were duly advertised in the Frederick News Post in accordance with Section 301 of the Land Management Code. At this time, I would like to introduce the commissioners and city staff. To your right, we have Brandon Mark, the Division Manager of Community Planning and Urban Design. And then Commissioners, we have Commissioner Saller, Commissioner De Petro, myself, Commissioner Alby, Commissioner Hart, and uh City Staff, Historic Preservation Planners, Miss Lisa Morazick Murphy, Christina Martinkowski, and Assistant City Attorney, Mr. Scott Waxter. All applicants and authorized agents and members of the public who wish to speak tonight must be sworn in. Please stand if you are able. Thank you. It is the purpose of the Historic Preservation Commission to safeguard the historical and cultural heritage of the City of Frederick by preserving sites, structures, or districts that reflect elements of cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological, or architectural history. To stabilize and improve 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. In order to be eligible to vote on an application, a commissioner must have made the required site visit and attended any and all meetings at which such application was discussed. In the event that a commissioner is absent from such a meeting, the commissioner may satisfy the attendance requirement by reviewing the record of that meeting. At this time, I would like to ask if there are any commissioners with statements of eligibility. This is Commissioner Sower, and I uh missed the last workshop, but I reviewed the record. Thank you. Thank you, Commissioner Seller. Uh with that, um, I would ask uh city staff if we have any announcements this evening. Um, a couple announcements. Um item number seven on the agenda, HBC 21955 at 105 East Third Street has been withdrawn by the applicant. And then um the next item eight, HPC 211324 14 North Market Street. Um, the public notice requirements were not met for that case, so there can be no action on that item tonight. Uh in addition, I have two announcements. An item number four, the request for demolition review. We did receive um a request for uh section 423a 7 of the land management code. The applicant is requesting a month, a one-month uh postponement till the June 23rd HBC hearing. So um when it comes to HPC business, the commission will be asked to make a vote to continue that um that case till June 23rd. Uh the second item is um item number 11, HPC 22-253 at 401 London Avenue. The applicant was not able to attend the May 17th special workshop, and so um that push pushes this case back to the workshop that we are having tonight. So I will ask the commission to vote to continue that. Does that need to be voted on? We'll we'll just vote. Uh to the next hearing though. We're going to workshop it tonight and we'll be at yes. So if it was scheduled, but I thought if it's scheduled to be tonight, then we need to vote on continuing it, then yes. Then we'll vote for it to be continued to the June 9th. Okay, thank you very much. Um we'll move to the approval of minutes. Uh from the May 12th, 2022 hearing. Um, are there any commissioners who have any comments, items of discussion, or is there a motion? All right. Um I move that the commission approve the May 12, 2022 hearing minutes.
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