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Frederick Historic Preservation Commission Hearing - June 9, 2022

Historic Preservation CommissionThursday, June 9, 2022
BodyFrederick, Maryland
SessionHistoric Preservation Commission
DateThursday, June 9, 2022
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If anyone would like one, please see Ms.

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Piles to your right.

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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.

0:24

The Frederick City Historic Preservation Commission uses the guidelines adopted by the mayor and board of aldermen and the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation, published by the U.S.

0:34

Department of the Interior National Park Service.

0:37

And these guidelines are made a part of each and every case.

0:42

All cases were duly advertised in the Frederick News Post in accordance with Section 301 of the Land Management Code.

0:52

At this time, I would like to introduce the commissioners and city staff, starting with Ms.

0:57

Shannon Piles to your right, the HPC administrative assistant, and then Commissioners Sowler, De Petro, myself, Commissioner Alby, Commissioner Van Renz, and Commissioner Hart, City Historic Preservation Planners, Miss Lisa Murphy, Christina Martinkowski, and Assistant City Attorney, Mr.

1:17

Scott Waxter.

1:22

All applicants and authorized agents and members of the public who wish to speak tonight must be sworn in.

1:28

Please stand if you are able.

1:50

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.

2:26

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.

2:37

In the event that a commissioner is absent from any such meeting, the commissioner may satisfy the attendance requirement by reviewing the record of that meeting.

2:47

It is presumed if a commissioner makes no statement at this time that they have done so and are prepared to vote on the agenda this evening.

2:56

That being said, are there any commissioners with statements of eligibility?

3:06

Okay.

3:10

With that, I will ask if city staff has any announcements this evening.

3:16

Um one announcement um item number seven on the agenda, HPC uh 22-10 at 1730 North Market Street.

3:24

Um that applicant has requested a continuance to the June 23rd meeting.

3:30

Uh so HPC 22-10, 1730 North Market Street.

3:35

Uh the applicant has requested a continuance.

3:37

So if you're here to speak on that application, um you may uh you are you are free to leave for the evening.

3:48

Next, we will move to the approval of minutes.

3:51

Um regarding the May 26, 2022 hearing minutes and workshop minutes.

3:58

Are there any commissioners um with any statements or requests for revisions or is there a motion?

4:08

Okay, hearing none.

4:10

Um I move that the commission approve the May 26, 2022 hearing and workshop minutes.

4:20

I'm second that motion.

4:22

Seconded by Mr.

4:23

De Petro.

4:24

Is there any discussion?

4:27

Okay, seeing none, all those in favor, please raise your hand.

4:32

And that is unanimous.

4:35

Moving on to HBC business.

4:38

Uh Ms.

4:39

Murphy.

4:41

The first item um we have the administrative approval report, which you'd like to enter into the record and just note that there were 38 administrative approvals in the month of May.

4:51

Thank you.

4:54

Thank you, Ms.

4:54

Murphy.

4:55

And Ms.

4:56

Martin Koskey.

5:00

Is this for the demolition review?

5:03

Yes, ma'am.

5:05

Yes, at 1728 North Market Street request for demolition review.

5:10

Yes, a request for demolition review has been submitted per Section 423A of the land management code for the concrete block building at 1728 North Market Street.

5:20

Planning staff has determined that the structure is in whole or in part 50 years of age or older.

5:26

Based on this evaluation, the Historic Preservation Commission is charged with determining if the property is potentially eligible for historic designation.

5:34

A property is eligible for designation for a historic preservation overlay if it is at least 50 years an age and retains historic integrity and it meets at least one of the following criteria.

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If it's associated with events or cultural groups that have made significant contributions to the broad patterns of history, is associated with the lives of persons significant in history, is likely to yield information important to prehistory or history, or exhibits significance in design or construction.

6:04

Aerial imaging shows that the concrete block structure was built between 1964 and 1970.

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By 1983, a large readition was constructed.

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The property is also documented on a 1975 plat.

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For many years, the site was used as Paul Hefner and Sun, a store that sold television to televisions and appliances.

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Staff has found no evidence that the site is associated with events or cultural groups that have made significant contributions to the broad patterns of history, or that is associated with the lives of significance person of significant persons.

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The building does not exhibit significance in design or construction, and therefore staff recommends that the commission not initiate an application for designation.

6:46

Thank you.

6:47

Thank you, Ms.

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Code Enforcement2%
Public Comment1%
Summary of Proceedings

Frederick Historic Preservation Commission Hearing - June 9, 2022

The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) held a public hearing on June 9, 2022, at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 101 North Court Street. The commission considered five cases, including a demolition review, an administrative report, a consent item, and three contested cases. All decisions were made unanimous. The hearing also included a continuance request and a workshop agenda item carried over to a later date.

Consent Calendar

  • HPC22-420 (Maxwell Square) – Replacement of windows by the homeowner association. Approved unanimously without discussion after no requests to remove from consent.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public spoke on any agenda item. No citizen comment was offered at the end of the hearing.

Discussion Items

  • Administrative Approval Report – Staff reported 38 administrative approvals in May 2022; entered into the record.
  • Demolition Review – 1728 N. Market Street – Staff determined that the concrete block building (built 1964–1970) does not meet criteria for historic designation. Commissioners concurred and voted not to initiate an application for designation.
  • HPC20-860 – 358 W. Patrick Street – Applicant Sam Shi sought rehabilitation including a second-story addition, parking, tree removal, and window/door replacement. Staff recommended approval with conditions: smooth finish cement board siding, traditional hue standing-seam metal roof (galvanized green or red), and replacement of front doors FD1 and FD2 with full-light or three-quarter-light wood doors. Applicant accepted conditions. Approved unanimously.
  • HPC21-1324 – 14 N. Market Street – Applicant Jonathan Kapneck proposed selective removal of deteriorating marble tiles and replacement with 18 honed granite tiles of similar color. Staff noted good-faith efforts to source marble but inherent flaws in original material; found substitute appropriate. Approved unanimously.
  • HPC22-10 – 1730 N. Market Street – Applicant requested a continuance to June 23, 2022. Approved unanimously.
  • HPC22-258 – 401 Linden Avenue (Kramer House) – Applicant Richard Holzer sought partial demolition of a deteriorated roof structure connecting the main house to a garage. The property is a resource of unusual importance. Staff recommended approval conditioned on a replacement plan (the associated rehabilitation application HPC21-1367). After discussion, the commission approved demolition with a condition that exposed areas be covered with a tarp or weather-resistant material until further work is approved. Unanimous.
  • HPC22-447 – 221 W. Patrick Street – Applicant George Horman requested post-demolition approval for a one-story structure and porch. The commission first determined that the building is a contributing resource to the historic district (built during period of significance). The replacement plan (HPC22-449) was deferred to a later workshop. Unanimous.

Key Outcomes

  • 1728 N. Market Street – Commission declined to initiate historic designation. Demolition review closed.
  • 358 W. Patrick Street – Approved with conditions (smooth siding, metal roof color, door design).
  • 14 N. Market Street – Approved substitute material (granite tiles) for marble facade.
  • 401 Linden Avenue – Partial demolition approved with tarping condition; rehabilitation plan to follow.
  • 221 W. Patrick Street – Building found to be a contributing resource; partial demolition and replacement plan to be reviewed at workshop.
  • Consent agenda and minutes (May 26, 2022) approved unanimously.
  • Continuance granted for 1730 N. Market Street to June 23, 2022.

Meeting Transcript

If anyone would like one, please see Ms. Piles 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 aldermen 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, starting with Ms. Shannon Piles to your right, the HPC administrative assistant, and then Commissioners Sowler, De Petro, myself, Commissioner Alby, Commissioner Van Renz, and Commissioner Hart, City Historic Preservation Planners, Miss Lisa 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. 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 any such meeting, the commissioner may satisfy the attendance requirement by reviewing the record of that meeting. It is presumed if a commissioner makes no statement at this time that they have done so and are prepared to vote on the agenda this evening. That being said, are there any commissioners with statements of eligibility? Okay. With that, I will ask if city staff has any announcements this evening. Um one announcement um item number seven on the agenda, HPC uh 22-10 at 1730 North Market Street. Um that applicant has requested a continuance to the June 23rd meeting. Uh so HPC 22-10, 1730 North Market Street. Uh the applicant has requested a continuance. So if you're here to speak on that application, um you may uh you are you are free to leave for the evening. Next, we will move to the approval of minutes. Um regarding the May 26, 2022 hearing minutes and workshop minutes. Are there any commissioners um with any statements or requests for revisions or is there a motion? Okay, hearing none. Um I move that the commission approve the May 26, 2022 hearing and workshop minutes. I'm second that motion. Seconded by Mr. De Petro. Is there any discussion? Okay, seeing none, all those in favor, please raise your hand. And that is unanimous. Moving on to HBC business. Uh Ms. Murphy. The first item um we have the administrative approval report, which you'd like to enter into the record and just note that there were 38 administrative approvals in the month of May. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Murphy. And Ms. Martin Koskey. Is this for the demolition review? Yes, ma'am. Yes, at 1728 North Market Street request for demolition review. Yes, a request for demolition review has been submitted per Section 423A of the land management code for the concrete block building at 1728 North Market Street. Planning staff has determined that the structure is in whole or in part 50 years of age or older. Based on this evaluation, the Historic Preservation Commission is charged with determining if the property is potentially eligible for historic designation.

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