Historic District Commission Agenda 6-5-2024

Gregory Smith, Chair Lloyd Yavener, Vice Chair Ann Aldrich Brianna Candelaria

Vernell Doyle Michael Lushbaugh Justin Bedard Wayne K. Keefer, BOCC Rep

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND AGENDA June 5, 2024 Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Washington County Administration Complex, 100 West Washington Street, Room 2001, Hagerstown, MD 21740

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL MINUTES 1. Minutes of the May 1, 2024 meeting * NEW BUSINESS 1. Residential New Construction Permit 2024-02144, 4425 Main Street, Rohrersville – (Discussion/Recommendation) - 512 sq. ft. pool pavilion on concrete slab with 224 sq. ft. enclosure with rubberized sports floor to be used as an exercise room, roof rafters (Rohrersville Rural Village, MIHP – WA-III-020 * 2. Residential Demolition Permit 2024-02384, 22637 Cavetown Church Road, Smithsburg – (Discussion/Support) - Demolition of existing structures on property to include 3,856 sq. ft. two story dwelling and fill in foundation hole, barn and out buildings (WA-IV-270, David Oswold House) * 3. Review and Update of the Historic Tax Credit Brochure – (Discussion/Consensus) – Members to discuss what information should be included in the updated Tax Credit brochures to forward for design by staff or Public Relations Department to convey ordinance updates recently passed * OLD BUSINESS 1. By-Laws Update Review - (Discussion/Approval) Members to discuss updates provided by the County Attorney’s Office in response to requested updates made by the HDC at a previous meeting.* OTHER BUSINESS 1. Correspondence – Trileaf, Milestone Towers, 21536 Leitersburg Smithsburg Road, Leitersburg – (Discussion/Consensus) - Request for Consulting Party Status * 747 Northern Avenue | Hagerstown, MD 21742 | P: 240.313.2430 | F: 240.313.2431 | TDD: 7-1-1

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2. Staff Report a. Staff Reviews * b. Preservation Month Recap c. Updates to the Appointment/Reappointment Process for Boards and Commissions ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETING 1. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 7:00 p.m. *attachments The Historic District Commission reserves the right to vary the order in which the cases are called. Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to contact the Washington County Planning Department at 240313-2430 to make arrangements no later than ten (10) days prior to the meeting. Notice is given that the agenda may be amended at any time up to and including the meeting.

MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY May 1, 2024

The Washington County Historic District Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Washington County Administration Complex, 100 W Washington Street, Room 2001, Hagerstown, MD. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Commission members present were: Greg Smith, Chairman, Lloyd Yavener, Michael Lushbaugh, Ann Aldrich, and Brianna Candelaria. Staff members present were: Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning: Meghan Jenkins, GIS Coordinator and HDC Staff member.

Mr. Dennis Frye and Mr. Gary Candelaria were also present at the meeting.

MINUTES Motion and Vote: Mr. Yavener made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2024 meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lushbaugh and unanimously approved.

NEW BUSINESS Antietam Farm (Gum Tree Farm) WA-II-371 National Register of Historic Places CLG Review Ms. Jenkins explained that a notification was received from MHT regarding the National Register nomination of Antietam Farm located along Mills Road. The nomination is being submitted under National Register Criterion A and C. Ms. Jenkins noted that the property is eligible under Criterion A for its association with the evolution of the agricultural industry highlighting the change of ownership, property size, and workforce (enslaved). Its history ties it to the Civil War and its broad influences on properties not directly associated with the Battle of Antietam but greatly affected by troop movements. Under Criterion C, the structure is a blend of vernacular architecture transitioning from Federal to Greek Revival trends with windows, sidelights, interior moldings and transoms around door openings depicting these architectural styles. The Pennsylvania bank barn is one of the largest in South County with the two out sheds and wagon barn being unique among its comparable neighbors already on the National Register.

Staff is recommending the nomination as eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

Discussion and Comments: Ms. Candelaria stated that Antietam Farm was the subject of her Master’s degree thesis and she shared several points of interest relative to the property. Mr. Frye (the property owner) gave a brief history of the property and how he obtained it. Members viewed before and after photos showing the restoration and rehabilitation that has been completed by the property owner since the time of purchase. Ms. Jenkins noted the property is preserved by a Rural Legacy easement.

Motion and Vote: Ms. Aldrich made a motion to accept Ms. Jenkin’s justification statement for eligibility of this property for the National Register of Historic Places. The justification statement is as follows: “Antietam Farm is eligible under Criterion A for its association with evolution of the agricultural industry highlighting the changes in ownership, property size and workforce (including enslaved). It also ties to the Civil War and its broad influences on properties not directly associated with the Battle of Antietam but affected greatly by troop movements and military occupation as documented. The property is also eligible under Criterion C for its blend of vernacular architecture with the Federal and Greek Revival period trends.

These characteristics are evident in windows, sidelights and transoms around door openings as well as

interior moldings. The bank barn and wagon shed are both examples of vernacular functional architecture with the bank barn being unique in its size compared to others in the area. The resources and the events associated are sufficiently documented to illustrate their significance, integrity, and features adequately.”

The motion was seconded by Mr. Yavener and unanimously approved with Ms. Candelaria abstaining from the vote.

OTHER BUSINESS Price’s Bridge, WA-I-291 Ms. Jenkins explained that as the GIS Coordinator for the Department of Planning and Zoning, she is involved in preparing maps that are included in the County’s Capital Improvements Plan. One project that she noticed this year is improvements on Price’s Bridge. Ms. Jenkins made an inquiry regarding this project and was informed that there have been discussions between the County, its consultant and MHT regarding eligibility for the National Register. There has been a difference of opinion on this matter. MHT would like to see the bridge restored in its entirety; however, the Director of Public Works is exploring other options due to funding issues.

Ms. Jenkins presented the idea that she would act as liaison between MHT, the County Engineering Department, County Public Works Department and the HDC on this project. There was a brief discussion regarding the proposed repairs and maintenance being considered for the bridge. Ms. Jenkins suggested inviting the Directors from the two County departments working on this project to attend a HDC meeting and give more detailed information regarding the proposed work and funds needed.

Consensus: Members agreed that a meeting would be beneficial.

Preservation Month 2024 Ms. Jenkins announced that a Proclamation for Historic Preservation Month will be presented on May 7th at the County Commissioners’ meeting. Members are welcome to attend.

May 22nd at 6:00 p.m. is the Preservation Basics that is being co-sponsored by MHT at the Hagerstown Library.

Staff Report • • • • • •

Staff Reviews - Ms. Jenkins provided a written summary.

Notification was received from MHT that new number has been assigned for the structure in Ravenswood on Frederick Street. The demolition contractor has provided the documentation as recommended by the HDC. The 250th subcommittee recently met. Minutes of that meeting will be provided to HDC members in the near future. Mr. Frye is working on the enslaved and enslavers database for the public library.

The County Attorney’s Office has sent a draft of the updated HDC By-laws. The updated document will be distributed with the June agenda.

The Historic Tax Credit Ordinance was adopted by the County Commissioners. A copy of the current brochure was distributed and needs to be updated. We will be discussing changes and ideas at the June meeting.

The Heritage 31 – Maryland Statewide Preservation Plan was sent to members under separate cover.

ADJOURNMENT Mr. Lushbaugh made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Yavener and so ordered by the Chairman.

______________________________________ Gregory Smith, Chairman

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To:

Washington County Historic District Commission

From:

Meghan Jenkins, GISP, GIS Coordinator - Historic District Commission Staff

Date:

May 30, 2024

Subj:

Residential New Construction Permit/Other, 2024-02144 Staff Report and Analysis Property Owner: YAVENER LLOYD Applicant: Lloyd Yavener Location: 4425 MAIN Street Tax Account ID: 08010064 Map/Grid/Parcel/Lot: 0081/0010/0142/ Legal Description: 14.57 ACRES 4423 MAIN 4425 STE/S MD 67 Zoning: Rural Village Rural Village: Rohrersville (I) Historic Rural Village

MD Inventory of Historic Places (MIHP): III020 (Brick Farmstead); III025 (Rohrersville) Project Description: 512 sq. ft. pool pavilion on concrete slab with 224 sq. ft. enclosure with rubberized sports floor to be used as an exercise room, roof rafters Applicable Law and Review Criteria: The HDC is enabled through Article 20 of the Zoning Ordinance for Washington County, MD. Specifically Section 20.3.a states: "The Commission shall act upon all applications as required by Section 20.6, Historic Preservation district, Section 5D.4, Rural Village District and Article 20A, Antietam Overlay District of this Ordinance."

The HDC shall consider only exterior features of a structure that would affect the historic, archeological, or architectural significance of the site or structure, any portion of which is visible or intended to be visible from a public way. It does not consider any interior arrangements, although interior changes may still be subject to building permit procedures.

1. The application shall be approved by the HDC if it is consistent with the following criteria: A. The proposal does not substantially alter the exterior features of the structure.

B. The proposal is compatible in character and nature with the historical, cultural, architectural, or archeological features of the site, structure, or district and would not be detrimental to achievement of the purposes of Article 20 of the County Zoning Ordinance.

C. The proposal would enhance or aid in the protection, preservation and public or private

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION utilization of the site or structure, in a manner compatible with its historical, archeological, architectural, or cultural value.

D. The proposal is necessary so that unsafe conditions or health hazards are remedied.

E. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings and subsequent revisions are to be used as guidance only and are not to be considered mandatory.

2. In reviewing the plans for any such construction or change, the HDC shall give consideration to and not disapprove an application except with respect to the factors specified below.

A. The historic or architectural value and significance of the site or structure and its relationship to the historic or architectural value and significance of the surrounding area.

B. The relationship of the exterior architectural features of the structure to the remainder of the structure and to the surrounding area.

C. The general compatibility of exterior design, scale, proportion, arrangement, texture, and materials proposed to be used.

D. Any other factors, including aesthetic factors, that the Commission deems to be pertinent.

3. The HDC shall be strict in its judgment of plans for those structures, sites, or districts deemed to be valuable according to studies performed for districts of historic or architectural value. The HDC shall be lenient in its judgment of plans involving new construction, unless such plans would seriously impair the historic or architectural value of surrounding structures.

For Rural Villages, additional review criteria for applications are listed in Section 5D.5 Architectural Review of the Zoning Ordinance and include: 1. The exterior appearance of existing structures in the Rural Village, including materials, style, arrangement of doors and windows, mass, height and number of stories, roof style and pitch, proportion.

2. Building Size and Orientation 3. Landscaping 4. Signage 5. Lighting 6. Setbacks 7. Accessory structures Applicable Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment.

10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such a manner that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Applicable Washington County Design Guidelines for New Construction and Accessory Buildings 1. New construction should be sited to avoid demolition of contributing structures.

2. The design of new construction or new accessory buildings should be compatible with the form, height, scale, proportions, materials and details of the adjacent contributing structures or landscapes.

3. Consideration of the ratio of built versus open space of the site or the adjacent landscape should be given.

4. Existing setbacks, landscaping or site grading of adjacent historic resources should be preserved when siting new construction if those characteristics contribute to the historic site or its landscape. This includes circulation routes, fences, walls, and yards, etc.

5. Locate new construction and new accessory buildings so that the existing significant visual and special characteristics of the property are maintained.

6. Locate new construction and new accessory buildings so that significant viewsheds are maintained or enhanced.

Staff Report: This property is in Rohrersville Rural Village (III025) and is directly outside of the Main Street survey area, but within the Rural Village zoning designation for the County. It was individually surveyed and contains two Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties listings at III140, 4423 Main Street and III020, 4425 Main Street (permit subject). The property is approximately 14.57 acres and is between Main Street and Rohrersville Road with Little Antietam Creek flowing through the southwest portion of the property. The property sits on top of a slope with trees surrounding it making it minimally visible from Main St. or Rohrersville Road. The brick farmstead includes the two-story, five bay brick house, an icehouse, and a bank barn. The brick residence has had exterior updates previously reviewed by the HDC including the addition of a porch and updates to the addition to the rear of the structure.

The permit subject is a pool pavilion with a portion enclosed to the rear of the main brick house on the property. The existing pool is approximately 50 feet up slope from the brick residence with the proposed pavilion being on its northeast side approximately 100 feet from the residence. The area for proposed construction is already cleared land that is part pasture area and part existing lawn. The proposed structure is approximately 16’x32’ in total with the enclosed portion being approximately 16’x14’. The materials proposed for construction are to match the existing porch on the brick residence. The roof will be standing seam, and the siding is proposed to be wood siding. The location of this new construction is not visible from the Rohrersville Main Street survey area nor is it visible from either adjacent roadway.

Staff Analysis: The new construction proposed meets applicable SOI Standards as it is subordinate to the existing brick residence and outbuildings with sufficient distance from those structures allowing for minimal impact to the spatial relationship of the existing historic buildings on site. The distance also allows for essential form and integrity of the property and its environment to be retained. The new construction also meets

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION the applicable WC Design Guidelines for New Construction as it proposes to be compatible in form, design, and materials with the existing structure. The new construction is also sited in a way as to maintain the existing characteristics of the property and minimally impact the viewshed. The new construction complies with the review criteria of Section 20.6 and Section 5D.5 of the Zoning Ordinance as it does not impair the historic or architectural value of surrounding structures.

Staff Recommendation: Recommend support of the Residential New Construction Permit/Other, 2024-02144, for the reasons stated in the Staff Analysis.

Respectfully Submitted,

Meghan Jenkins, GISP Historic District Commission Staff Attachments: • Photos provided by Staff • Permit Submission Packet

Existing Porch, Staff Photo 2021

Existing Porch, Staff Photo 2021

Existing pool approach brick walkway and wood steps, 2024 Staff Photo

Existing pool, 2024 Staff Photo

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To:

Washington County Historic District Commission

From:

Meghan Jenkins, GISP, GIS Coordinator - Historic District Commission Staff

Date:

May 30, 2024

Subj:

Residential Demolition Permit/, 2024-02384 Staff Report and Analysis Property Owner: Ronald B. Martin, 1400 East Main Street Applicant: Ronald Martin Location: 22637 CAVETOWN CHURCH Road Tax Account ID: 07002572 Map/Grid/Parcel/Lot: 0051/0006/0076/ Legal Description: 12.41 ACRES 22637 CAVETOWN CHURCH RD Zoning: Business Local (BL)

MD Inventory of Historic Places (MIHP): IV270, David Oswald House Project Description: Demolition of existing structures on property to include 3,856 sq. ft. two story dwelling and fill in foundation hole, barn and out buildings Applicable Law and Review Criteria: The Historic District Commission shall review demolition permits using the Review Procedures adopted by the Board of County Commissioners as amended on July 17, 1990. “The policy does not provide for approval or disapproval of the demolition permit. These permits are issued solely on the basis of meeting technical requirements of applicable code.”

The review criteria for demolition permit are the same as the evaluation criteria in the Washington County Design Guidelines for Historic Structures.

1) The application shall be approved by the HDC if it is consistent with the following criteria: a) The proposal does not substantially alter the exterior features of the structure. b) The proposal is compatible in character and nature with the historical, cultural, architectural, or archeological features of the site, structure, or district and would not be detrimental to achievement of the purposes of Article 20 of the County Zoning Ordinance. c) The proposal would enhance or aid in the protection, preservation and public or private utilization of the site or structure, in a manner compatible with its historical, archeological, architectural, or cultural value.

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION d) The proposal is necessary so that unsafe conditions or health hazards are remedied. e) The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings and subsequent revisions are to be used as guidance only and are not to be considered mandatory.

2) In reviewing the plans for any such construction or change, the HDC shall give consideration to and not disapprove an application except with respect to the factors specified below. a) The historic or architectural value and significance of the site or structure and its relationship to the historic or architectural value and significance of the surrounding area. b) The relationship of the exterior architectural features of the structure to the remainder of the structure and to the surrounding area. c) The general compatibility of exterior design, scale, proportion, arrangement, texture, and materials proposed to be used. d) Any other factors, including aesthetic factors, that the Commission deems to be pertinent.

3) The HDC shall be strict in its judgment of plans for those structures, sites, or districts deemed to be valuable according to studies performed for districts of historic or architectural value. The HDC shall be lenient in its judgment of plans involving new construction, unless such plans would seriously impair the historic or architectural value of surrounding structures.

Staff Report: The structure is listed on the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties as the David Oswald House, WA-IV-270, with survey documentation completed in 2013. The documentation evaluated the property for the National Register as part of a project review and concluded it did not meet Criteria A or B nor did it retain sufficient integrity for Criteria C. The structure is situated between Cavetown Church Road to its North and Jefferson Boulevard to its South and is approximately 12.41 acres of land. The buildings on the property have tree cover and topography obscuring their view from Jefferson Boulevard but the majority are visible from Cavetown Church Road. This property was previously a Residential, Rural zoning category, however, as part of the 2014 Town Growth Area Comprehensive Rezoning, the property was rezoned to Business, Local at the request of the previous property owner. This rezoning was also consistent with the adjacent Business, Local zoning designation to the West of the Property along Jefferson Blvd. The property has retained its residential and agricultural land uses since that rezoning, however, there is a Preliminary Consultation for the property proposing a change in use of the property to 2 pad sites and the remainder in storage units. The buildings subject to the demolition permit are mainly located in the area proposed for site stormwater mitigation on that plan (PC-24-003).

For a full description of the structures, the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties entry WA-IV-270 can be referenced. In brief, the site includes a two-story, four-bay dwelling with side gabled roof. This structure also appears to have had its summer kitchen attached by a brick addition. The house has had several additions to the south (rear). Windows of the main house still have the Italianate windows referenced in the MIHP description as two-over-two wood frame sash windows covered by storm windows. The MIHP references aluminum siding, however, the siding is showing signs of deterioration consistent with some type of composite siding.

The remaining structures include a barn, garage and sheds. The MIHP references a bake house, however, it is believed this was the structure damaged by fire and no longer remaining. The barn is

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION partially banked with a stone foundation and has been sided in vinyl. It appears this vinyl siding is covering the original wood siding. The barn retains its 3 cupolas. Also of note are the 4 doors at ground level on the north side of the barn which have flush wood doors with louvered transom vents and retain original hardware. There are also window vents with similar louvered wood to the side of the doors. The lower level of the barn was accessible through these doors and inside are bays with hay drops and large hand-hewn beams. There is also an abundance of other materials stored in the barn including doors of varying age and hardware types.

The garage is located south of the house and east of the barn. It is oriented on a north-south axis and has a side-gabled roof. The garage includes timbers of similar look to the barn as ceiling joists. While the MIHP lists this building as having brick foundation there appears to be some portion of it that is stone and the siding does not appear to be aluminum but rather a composite board similar to the house. It is currently open to the weather and shows deterioration at the entryway and roof overhangs.

There is a very narrow wood sided shed with small entrance doors to the south of the garage that has a shed roof. This structure is very narrow and its original use is unclear.

There is a small shed to the north of the garage which has similar siding and a corrugated metal roof.

To the west of the garage, north of the barn is another small one story shed with a single door and siding in similar material as the rest of the structures. It appears to have sawn wood for its construction material and was used for storage of wood and other materials at time of the site visit.

Directly, adjacent to that one story shed is a 2-story shed. It appears to be sided in vinyl. There are steps to the upper level on the interior and the interior appears to show the original wood siding is still present just covered. Construction appears to use sawn lumber. The foundation is stone. Adjacent to this shed, there was a pile of single pane wood windows and a pile of slate tiles. Neither of which appear to be from this site but are potentially reusable materials.

Staff Analysis: While the structures on this site may not meet the criteria for the National Register, there is a possibility that with rehabilitation efforts, the property may be eligible locally. The Oswald and Beard families which are associated with the property, are known figures in Washington County. The property’s main house has had extensive additions and changes to its exterior, excluding the windows, over time with unknown repercussions to the historic building fabric. However, there appears to be many architectural elements still intact. The general layout of the structures matches the referenced image of the Oswald House in “An Illustrated Atlas of Washington County” from 1877, Lake, Griffing and Stevenson. This reference image provides information on what the structures looked like previously, showing context of the extent of change. While not an exact drawing it is rare to have a reference for the exterior and gives some potential support to rehabilitation efforts. All of the buildings have visible deferred maintenance which has affected the exteriors, however, none of the structures appear unsafe from exterior review. While development is proposed on this site, there appears to be a

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION potential that this cluster of structures could be spared with additional site work. There is currently no salvage plan in place for any of the structures, although the customer has been informed of the potential for salvage materials and was open to the concept. Because this is still at the preliminary consultation phase, it may be viable to either redesign the site or at minimum encourage additional documentation or salvage. There also appears to be some conflict in the materials on site between the MIHP and the recent staff visit. The siding is not aluminum but rather a composite of some kind. There are no environmental analyses provided to indicate if asbestos, lead or other hazardous materials have been tested for. The project will lead to a state entrance permit so project review at MHT will be necessary. The demolition permit is being applied for at the beginning of the project process and there are other reviews or elements which could enable the retention of the structure. The HDC has previously stated that the state project review should be initiated before the demolition permit is applied for.

Staff Recommendation: Recommend against support of this demolition permit with the following recommendations for the property owner: The property owner should initiate the MHT project review process first as this allows for the Section 106 process to review the project involving consulting parties. The property owner should pursue a viable site plan alternative to avoid demolition, if not feasible, the site should have an addendum to its MIHP documentation completed and submitted to Maryland Historical Trust. The updated documentation should include revisions to materials, status update of the buildings including photos, as well as a more thorough analysis of the condition of the buildings. The property should also have its buildings evaluated for salvageable materials as well as a hazardous materials.

Respectfully Submitted,

Meghan Jenkins, GISP Historic District Commission Staff Attachments: • Photos provided by Staff • Permit Submission Packet

Small Shed east of barn s/s of Garage, 2024 Staff Photo

Garage east of barn, south of residence, 2024 Staff Photo

Interior support beams of garage east of barn, south of residence, 2024 Staff Photo

Small shed north of garage, south of residence, 2024 Staff Photo

South facing side of bank barn, southwest of residence, 2024 Staff Photo

West facing side of bank barn, southwest of residence, close-up of vent 2024 Staff Photo

West facing side of bank barn, southwest of residence, 2024 Staff Photo

North facing side of bank barn, southwest of residence, barn door detail, 2024 Staff Photo

North facing side of bank barn, southwest of residence, 2024 Staff Photo

East facing side of bank barn, southwest of residence, 2024 Staff Photo

Bank Barn interior contents and beams, hardware and hay rack, 2024 Staff Photo

Small Shed east side showing opening and south facing side showing siding condition, southwest of residence, 2024 Staff Photo

2-story Shed north side and an interior photo showing steps and construction type, west of residence, 2024 Staff Photo

Summer Kitchen connected to residence, west side of residence, 2024 Staff Photo

Residence west side and front (north) side facing Cavetown Church Road, 2024 Staff Photo

Residence east side, 2024 Staff Photo

Residence south side showing sunroom addition and point of connection to summer kitchen, 2024 Staff Photo

Residence details, window trim, front door jam width, front porch, east side window shutter (only one found attached), 2024 Staff Photo

WA-IV-270 David Oswald House Architectural Survey File This is the architectural survey file for this MIHP record. The survey file is organized reversechronological (that is, with the latest material on top). It contains all MIHP inventory forms, National Register nomination forms, determinations of eligibility (DOE) forms, and accompanying documentation such as photographs and maps.

Users should be aware that additional undigitized material about this property may be found in on-site architectural reports, copies of HABS/HAER or other documentation, drawings, and the “vertical files” at the MHT Library in Crownsville. The vertical files may include newspaper clippings, field notes, draft versions of forms and architectural reports, photographs, maps, and drawings. Researchers who need a thorough understanding of this property should plan to visit the MHT Library as part of their research project; look at the MHT web site (mht.maryland.gov) for details about how to make an appointment.

All material is property of the Maryland Historical Trust.

Last Updated: 03-25-2016

NR Eligible: yes

MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FORM Property Name: Address: City:

David Oswald House

Inventory Number:

22637 Cavetown Church Road

WA-IV-270

Historic district:

Smithsburg

Zip Code:

USGS Quadrangle(s):

no

21783

County:

x

yes

no

Washington

Smithsburg ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Property Owner:

Lillian Rand Lazzara Sharon Chukla

Tax Map Parcel Number(s):

Tax Account ID Number:

0076

Tax Map Number:

07-002572

0051 ~~~~~~~~-

Project:

MD 64, Site 13-DM-WA-001, Map Area SWM-27

Consultant Architectural Historian Matt Manning

Preparer's Name :

Documentation is presented in:

c

B

07/12/2013

Date Prepared:

Project Review and Compliance Files

Preparer's Eligibility Recommendation :

A

Maryland State Highway Administration

Maryland State Highway Administration

Agency Prepared By:

Criteria:

Agency:

x

Eligibility recommended Considerations:

D

c

B

A

Eligibility not recommended D

E

F

G

Complete if the property is a contributing or non-contributing resource to a NR district/property: Name of the District/Property: Inventory Number: Site visit by MHT Staff

Eligible: _ yes

Description of Property and Justification:

x

no

Listed :

yes

Name:

yes Date:

(Please attach map and photo)

The David Oswald House is a modified two-story, side-gabled single-family dwelling. The building occupies a 12.41-acre parcel north of MD 64 (Jefferson Boulevard) and east ofCavetown in Washington County . According to state tax data, the property was constructed in 1800, however, physical evidence and historical documentation suggest the house may have been constructed closer to 1865 . The building is oriented on an approximately east-west axis, and its asymmetrical facade faces north along Cavetown Church Road . It is located in a semirural area amid agricultural land and scattered single-family dwellings .

Cavetown Church Road is an unstriped asphalt lane between Cavetown to the west and MD 64 to the east. A low stone retaining wall, approximately 85 feet long, provides a narrow lawn between the house and the road. Stone steps and a stone walkway lead from the road to the house's front entrance. Two large maple trees screen the house from the road, and a variety of bushes are located along the house 's foundation wall. An asphalt driveway west of the house leads past several outbuildings and forms a loop around the barn . All outbuildings occupy part of a grass lawn surrounding the house. Small agricultural fields form the property's western and southern boundaries, and trees line the property on the east.

The house is a two-story, four-bay dwelling with a side-gabled roof. The house's three western bays are oriented beneath a medium-pitched side-gabled roof. The entrance, located in the center of these three bays, consists ofa paneled metal door with a

MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST REVIEW Eligibility recommended Criteria:

A

Eligibility not recommended B

c

D

Considerations:

A

B

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MHT Comments: {

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E

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NR-ELIGIBILITY REVIEW FORM David Oswald House

WA-IV-270

Page 2 two-light transom . The doorway features a narrow wood surround with a shallow triangular pediment and flared trim; it includes a three-light storm door. The entrance is approached via an open, gable-roofed stone stoop . Two square wood posts support the stoop's roof, which is faced with vinyl siding and clad with asphalt shingles.

The house features two-over-two double-hung sash wood windows with arched upper lights and wide wood muntins. Two windows flank the entrance, and three more are centered above the entrance on the second level. Although flush with the other three bays, the two-story east bay is crowned by a shed roof which extends from the house's east gable. The east bay is spaced apart from the gabled bays but features the same arched-light windows on the first and second floors .

Centered beneath the shed roof at the house's east elevation, two bow windows project from the first and second floors. The windows include wide wood muntins with 12 individual lights. Supported on knee braces, a wood-framed asphalt-shingle awning shades the first-floor window. Two one-by-one wood casement windows occupy the attic story below the gabled roof. Like the facade windows, these windows have arched lights and a pedimented surround. The house's gable-end west elevation comprises two bays. Arched-light, double-hung sash windows occupy the first and second floors, and the attic story is configured identically to that of the east elevation.

The house is sheathed with painted aluminum siding and comer trim. Its asphalt shingle roof includes a wood-framed boxed rake and eave with shingle molding and a narrow fascia. A painted half-round metal gutter, supported on metal brackets, spans the facade. Cornice returns are present along the west gable.

The house includes numerous additions along the south (rear) elevation that also extend beyond the east and west elevations.

A two-story shed-roofed addition adjoins the house's southeast corner. Its east side, flush with the house's east elevation, includes an arched-light double-hung window on each level. The second-floor window includes a pedimented surround and operable louvered wood shutters. The addition 's shed roof slopes down to the west. A square concrete-block chimney rises along the addition's south elevation.

A one-story addition spans the south elevation and appears to be a sunroom or enclosed porch . It has a brick foundation and is eight bays wide and four bays deep. One-over-one vinyl-clad windows wrap around its three exposed sides. Asphalt shingles, like those of the main roof, cover the addition's shed roof.

To the southwest, the house has been further expanded by incorporating a small one-and-one-half-story building, most likely originally a detached kitchen. The kitchen is oriented on an east-west axis like the main house; it has a stone and brick foundation and a gabled roof. Its west elevation consists of a stone base surmounted by board and batten. A six-light wood casement window occupies the ground floor; a two-over-two wood-framed sash window is centered at the gable above. The stone base continues halfway across the north elevation and wraps briefly around the south elevation. Modem manufactured brick covers the north elevation where the stone and board and batten end. A six-over-six, double-hung sash wood window is located within the brick portion . The kitchen is joined to the main house by a one-story brick-clad addition along the house's south side. Constructed with the addition, an exterior brick chimney rises along its north elevation at the intersection with the original house.

Several outbuildings contemporary to the construction of the house are located on the property, including a barn, garage, sheds, and a bake house . The barn, located southwest of the house, is oriented on an east-west axis and has a gabled roof. It has a stone foundation and is clad with vinyl siding. It is partially banked, with two levels on the north elevation and an earthen ramp that provides access to the second level from the south. The ground level is constructed of random-course stone, but vinyl siding covers the rest of the barn . The roof is sheathed with corrugated metal, and three vented cupolas occupy the ridgeline. At the north

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elevation, a projecting forebay spans a three-bay ground level. Each bay includes a flush wood door with louvered transom vent. A rectangular window vent is located west of each door. Along the south elevation, the earthen ramp leads to a pair of large hinged doors clad with vinyl siding. A ground-level overhead garage door is located east of the ramp. To the west, also at ground level, is a shed-roofed addition on a stacked stone foundation. It includes a paneled wood door and a multi-light wood-framed window. The addition is also vinyl-clad but has a standing-seam metal roof.

The garage is located south of the house and east of the barn. It is oriented on a north-south axis and has a side-gabled roof. It rests on a brick foundation and is clad with the same aluminum siding used on the house. A paneled metal overhead door occupies the garage's west side. Its roof is covered with asphalt roll roofing.

Two small gable-roofed sheds stand west of the house and north of the barn. The taller of the two is oriented on a north-south axis; it has a stone foundation and is clad in vinyl siding. The other shed is perpendicular to the first and is covered with aluminum siding.

A shed-roofed bake house is located south of the house. It comprises a single room with an entrance on the west elevation and a single wood-rramed window on the south side. A large exterior brick fireplace dominates the east elevation. Like other buildings on the property, the bake house is faced with aluminum siding. Rolled asphalt covers the roof.

History/Context The David Oswald House is located east of Hagerstown near Cavetown, at the western foot of South Mountain. Settlement in the area began in the eighteenth century. Smithsburg, to the north, was laid out by Christopher Smith in 1813, and the first post office was established in Cavetown in 1815. By 1820, the population of Smithsburg was 136, and Cavetown had reached 105 . The region was known for its rolling hills and scenic beauty. Agriculture was the first industry to develop, followed by natural resource extraction. Timber and limestone were abundant in the surrounding hillsides. The Western Maryland Railway was routed to Hagerstown through Smithsburg and Cavetown in 1872, and a number of quarries and lumber mills operated throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Much of the area served as agricultural land into the twentieth century; since the 1950s, suburban development has slowly encroached upon the remaining farms.

David Oswald was born November 10, 1818, near Smithsburg in Washington County, Maryland. He was the fifth of thirteen children born to Benjamin and Sarah Oswald. Benjamin, a farmer, was of German descent; his parents had arrived in Maryland from Pennsylvania in 1774. The Oswald family lived at the western edge of South Mountain, along the road between Smithsburg and Frederick. Benjamin must also have operated a small mill along Beaver Creek near the house; according to Thomas J.C. Williams' History of Washington County, Maryland, when Benjamin died in 1841, David briefly became involved in the Smithsburg general store before returning home to run his father's mill and look after his mother. He married Susan Beard, and the pair had three children: George, Daniel, and Sarah. George would later serve for 36 consecutive years as Clerk of the Circuit Court of Washington County. Living in Hagerstown, he held leading roles in many of the county's social and civic institutions.

David Oswald served for a time as state and county tax collector in 1860 and 1861. He was a Democrat and a member of Beard's Lutheran Church (St. Peter's) in Smithsburg. His primary occupation was farming, and he became an active participant in the Farmers Club of Washington County.

Between 1864 and 1865, David Oswald purchased 26 acres of farmland from George Fogler and Peter, Benjamin, and Louisa Fockler (possibly a different spelling of Fogler). The property was located east of Cavetown, encompassing the parcel now occupied by the David Oswald House. Oswald most likely constructed the house and several accessory buildings at this time.

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The David Oswald House is depicted in Lake, Griffing, and Stevenson's I 877 Map of Washington County. The house is clearly shown as a three-bay, double-pile building with a side-gabled roof. It has a symmetrical fas;ade with a central entrance and hiproofed stoop; the first-floor windows appear to have matching window hoods. One-story hip-roofed side porches span the east and west elevations.

The house demonstrates elements characteristic of the Italianate style, most notably in the use of arched-light windows still evident today . The Italianate style grew out of the Picturesque movement which eschewed formal classicism and emphasized romanticism and rural ideals. The style incorporated classical components without rigid adherence to orders and form . Bracketed cornices, arched and hooded windows, and elaborate porch supports were common. It was popularized in the United States by pattern books published by A.J . Davis and Andrew Jackson Downing in the mid-nineteenth century.

The use of arched window lights at the David Oswald House is a simple and basic expression of Italianate ideals more appropriate for a working farm than for an elaborate rural estate or country retreat. While the house shows Italianate influences, its symmetrical, side-gabled form is typical of rural building traditions and earlier, classical styles.

The Lake, Griffing, and Stevenson map also depicts many of the outbuildings comprising the Oswald farm. Farms around Cavetown and Smithsburg during the mid-nineteenth century grew a mixture of wheat, com, oats, and potatoes. Typically, farms of the period were arranged hierarchically; buildings stood at the functional center of the property surrounded by gardens and cropland. Pasture and hay meadow stood closer to the periphery. Buildings related to food processing stood nearest the house.

These included kitchens, spring houses, smokehouses, and bake houses. Barns were sited closer to the fields with adjacent buildings for storing crops, machinery, and livestock.

Jn the Lake, Griffing, and Stevenson plate, a detached kitchen is shown immediately southwest of the house. The kitchen is the same size and form as the building that has since been incorporated into the house . Although the materials differ, the interior chimney is in the same location, and a single window occupies the north elevation. Detached, or summer, kitchens are most commonly rectangular one-to two-story buildings situated close to the main house. Gabled roofs were typical, and kitchens were generally 150-250 square feet. They were used in the summer months to process various fruits , vegetables, and meats. Meals might also be served in the kitchen . The kitchens were most common between 1850 and 1930.

The barn is also depicted on the Oswald property. With its gabled roof and projecting forebay, it is typical of a Pennsylvania Barn, a form popular in the region between 1820 and 1900. Pennsylvania Barns were most common in eastern and central Pennsylvania and are usually associated with builders of German descent. These barns typically have gabled roofs, but always include a 7-8 foot forebay and are banked along the eaves side, providing ground-level access to two floors . The Oswald barn is partially banked along its south side, and a central ramp leads to the second story. The plate shows the barn with a form similar to the existing building. Along the north elevation are several vents and large upper-level doors that have since been obscured by vinyl siding.

The existing vented cupolas along the barn's ridgeline appear to be almost unchanged from the originals.

The Lake, Griffing, and Stevenson plate also shows a small rectangular building that shares a yard north of the barn . It has a gabled roof with an extended porch. Rectangular louvered vents occupy its north elevation . Its form and location suggest it may have been a small stable. It is possible that this building remains in part as the taller vinyl-sided shed north of the barn.

A fourth outbuilding, with a gabled roof and vented cupola, is shown east of the barn; most of it is obscured . Although this building may have been converted into the garage, it is depicted farther north than the existing building and appears to have been demolished .

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The plate does not include the bake house, but it may have been present at the time. Although ovens were frequently incorporated into separate kitchens, outdoor bake houses provided a separate space for this hot and labor intensive task. Bake houses were typically small one-room buildings with windows to provide light. They were constructed with a variety of roof forms and finishes but are typically identifiable by a chimney and bulging oven space at one end of the building.

David Oswald died at the house in 1885 . Following his death, his daughter, Sarah, and son-in-law, George Pound, inherited the property. Peaches became a major industry in Washington County after 1880; in 1910, George Pound was among the county's largest peach shippers. However, production soon declined as a result of insects, disease, and short-lived trees. No peach trees are present on the property today. Sarah Pound remained in the house until her death in 1937, and the house was sold outside the family .

The David Oswald House has undergone numerous changes and alterations since its construction in the mid 1860s. The west elevation porch has been removed, and the east elevation porch has been enclosed and extended to the second floor. The porch enclosure appears to have been completed between 1940 and 1960. The original west elevation windows were moved to the far;:ade at the porch enclosure ' s north end. The adjacent two-story addition was likely completed around the same time. It also includes a relocated window. The summer kitchen has been incorporated into the original house. The use of manufactured brick and Portland cement suggests this may have completed in the second half of the twentieth century. A sunroom along the south elevation is the most recent addition to the house. The house's original cladding has been removed or obscured with aluminum siding and asphalt shingles. Other buildings have also been altered . Vinyl siding covers most of the barn , and corrugated metal protects the roof. A combination of vinyl or aluminum siding and asphalt or corrugated metal roofing has also been applied to the remaining outbuildings.

The original 26 acres have been reduced to less than 13 . Some of the property has been subdivided into single-family parcels, and in 1956, the MD 64 Cavetown bypass was constructed through the property's south side. Wheat fields and orchards are still present nearby, but the fields adjacent to the house are planted with a type of squash, possibly pumpkin . Following the MD 64 bypass of Cavetown and Smithsburg in the 1950s, the surrounding area has gradually been developed with residential subdivisions serving Hagerstown to the west.

Significance Evaluation The David Oswald House was evaluated under the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Criteria A, B, and C. The David Oswald House is typical of modest rural farmsteads established in Western Maryland and is a basic example of the type commonly built in Washington County in the mid-nineteenth century. The house, associated outbuildings, and surrounding agricultural land demonstrate a common rural development pattern. The house was constructed in the mid- J860s, well after the establishment of nearby Cavetown and Smithsburg. The farm did not introduce any innovations in agriculture or farm design and function. Research did not identify significant associations with events of local, state, or national importance, and the David Oswald House is not eligible for the NRHP under Criterion A. Although David Oswald was an active participant in the local community, he made no significant contributions in this role. The Oswald and the Pound families lived on the property for almost 75 years; however, their activities were not significant in the development ofCavetown, Smithsburg, or Washington County. George Oswald was an adult by the time the David Oswald House was constructed; he was not raised at the house, and it is not associated with his productive life. Research did not reveal other individuals of local, state, or national significance, and the property is not eligible for the NRHP under Criterion B.

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The David Oswald House demonstrates Italianate influences but is not a significant example of the style; furthermore, it has been modified by later additions and the loss of original material. Since its construction, aluminum siding has replaced the house ' s original cladding, porches have been removed, and additions have enlarged the house to the east, west, and south . The barn and other outbuildings have been similarly altered; some buildings have been removed or replaced. The rerouting of MD 64 along the property's southern boundary has further altered the surroundings, and the property no longer retains sufficient integrity of design, materials, workmanship, setting, or feeling. Therefore, the property is not eligible for the NRHP under Criterion C. The property was not evaluated under Criterion Das part of this investigation. Based on the evaluated Criteria, the David Oswald House is not eligible for listing in the NRHP.

The boundary for the property encompasses 12.4 acres and is confined to the current property tax parcel which is found on Washington County Tax Map 051 , Parcel 0076 (2013 ).

Works Consulted Architecture & Landscapes of Pennsylvania's Agriculture: A Field Guide. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Http://phmc.info/agfieldguide (accessed July 15, 2013).

Deeds. Washington County Land Records. Mdlandrec .net (accessed 2013).

Hagerstown Herald and Torch. "The August Meeting of the Farmers Club of Washington County." August 20 , 1873.

Hagerstown Herald and Torchlight. "A Sudden Summons." March 26, 1885 .

Hagerstown Herald and Torchlight. "City and County Dots." April 2, 1885 .

Hagerstown Herald and Torchlight. "Personal Mention ." April 2, 1885 .

Hagerstown Mail. "A Trip to Old Cavetown District." May 17, 1878.

Hagerstown Mail. "Public Sale." February 21 , 1840: 3.

Halsted, Byron D., ed . Barns, Sheds, and Outbuildings: Placement, Design, and Construction. Chambersburg, Pennsylvania: Alan C. Hood & Co., Inc., 1994.

Historic Aerials . Nationwide Environmental Title Research LLC. 2009. http://www.historicaerials.com/ (accessed July 15 , 2013).

Lake, Griffing & Stevenson. "Residence of David Oswald Esq . Cavetown, Washington Co. MD." Sheridan Library, Johns Hopkins University. An Illustrated Atlas of Washington County, Maryland . Philadelphia, 1877.

McAlester, Virginia & Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2005 .

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McMurry, Sally. From Sugar Camps to Star Barns. University Park, Pennsylvania: The Pennsylvania State University Press, 2001.

Mroszczyk, Lisa. Barns of Mid-Maryland (HABS No . MD-127). Historic American Buildings Survey, Washington, DC: National Park Service, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, 2007.

Noble, Allen G., and Richard K. Cleek. The Old Barn Book. New Brunswick, New Jersey : Rutgers University Press, 1997.

Forte, Jim, ed . Post Offices. Http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?state=MD (accessed December 20 , 2012).

Scharf, J. Thomas . History of Western Maryland. Philadelphia: Louis H. Everts, 1882.

The Baltimore Sun. "Hagerstown Affairs ." March 26, 1885 : I. The Baltimore Sun. "Many Peaches to Market." August 1, 1910: 10.

"U.S. Census Records of Washington County, Maryland ." Heritage Quest Online. 1860, 1870, 1880. http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/census/search/basic (accessed July 15 , 2013).

USGS Quadrangle Maps. The National Map : Historical Topographical Map Collection. 1895-2011 . http: //nationalmap.gov/historical/ (accessed December 20, 2012).

Williams, Thomas J.C. History of Washington County, Maryland . 3rd. 2 vols . Baltimore: Clearfield Company & Family Line Productions, 1992.

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HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION OF WASHINGTON COUNTY BY-LAWS ARTICLE I

Name of Commission The name of this organization shall be The Historic District Commission of Washington County, hereinafter referred to as the Commission.

ARTICLE II Authorization The authorization for the establishment of this organization is set forth in Article 66B of the Annotated Code of Public General Laws of MarylandMd Code (2012), § 8-201 of the Land Use Article (“LU”).

ARTICLE III Membership Section 1

The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County. In addition to these seven (7) members, a member of the Board of County Commissioners shall serve as an eighth (8th) member of the Historic District Commission in an ex officio capacity concurrent with that member’s Board of County Commissioners official term. The ex officio member does not count towards a quorum, and the member similarly lacks voting rights.

Section 2

The term of each member shall be three (3) years, or until his a successor takes office. The composition of the Commission shall be as specified in Article 20.1 (b) of the Zoning Ordinance.

Section 3

Members may, after a public hearing, be removed by the local legislative body for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. Vacancies occurring otherwise than through the expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term by the local legislative body.

Section 4

All members of the Commission shall reside in Washington County.

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Section 5

Each member of the Commission shall be entitled to one (1) vote.

Section 6

All members shall serve with such compensation as the local legislative body deems appropriate.

ARTICLE IV Officers Section 1

The Commission shall elect a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman from the appointed members of the Commission and may create and fill such other offices as it deems appropriate.

Section 2

The term of the Chairman shall be for one (1) year, with eligibility for reelection for no more than two (2) additional terms.

The Chairman shall preside at all meetings and hearings of the Commission and shall have the duties normally conferred by parliamentary procedure.

Section 3

Section 4

The Vice-Chairman shall act for the Chairman in his absence.

ARTICLE V Election of Officers Section 1

At the regular meeting in December of each year, the Commission shall elect from its membership a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman, and these elected persons shall take office at the regular meeting in January.

Section 2

Nominations shall be made from the floor of the annual organizational meeting and election of officers shall immediately follow.

Section 3

A candidate receiving a majority vote of the entire membership of the Commission shall be declared elected and shall serve for one (1) year or until his successor shall take office.

Section 4

Vacancies in office shall be filled by the adopted election procedure at the first regular meeting of the Commission following notification of the vacancy.

ARTICLE VI Meetings

Section 1

Regular meetings shall be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. or at such other time as deemed appropriate by the Commission.

In the event of a conflict with holidays or other events, a majority vote shall determine the alternate meeting date.

Section 2

A quorum shall consist of four (4) members of the Commission. A motion to approve any matter before the Commission, or to recommend approval of any request requiring action by the Board of County Commissioners, shall require affirmative votes of a majority of those present and voting.

Whenever a quorum is not present at a regular or special meeting, those present may adjourn the meeting or may hold the meeting to discuss the matters on the agenda without taking any action on those or other matters.

This section shall apply to public hearings as well as to all meetings.

Section 3

A member shall be disqualified from any matter under consideration by the Commission that may affect that member’s personal or financial interest. A member may announce disqualification when an applicant, either directly or through another party, has privately sought to influence that member’s action in a matter before the Commission.

Section 4

Special meetings may be called by the Chairman with concurrence of the majority of the Commission. It shall be the duty of the Chairman to call a special meeting, when requested to do so by a majority of the Commission.

The Chairman shall notify all members of the Commission three (3) days in advance of such special meeting. Special meetings shall be held at such times and places as determined by a majority of the members.

Section 5

Both Regular and Special meetings may occur by video conference, available and accessible to the public and in accordance with the following provisions, herein. Such meetings are permissible where the Chairman deems inclement weather or other circumstances make meeting in person impractical or unsafe. In such circumstances, the Commission must provide sufficient notice to the public that the next-scheduled meeting will occur by video conference, to allow public participation and observation.

The discretion to hold virtual Regular or Special meetings rests with the Chairman. If a meeting is held virtually, the contents of such a meeting

must be documented in the Minutes of the next regularly scheduled meeting.

Section 56 All meetings or portions of meetings at which official action is taken shall be open to the general public.

Section 67 Unless otherwise specified, Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings at the meetings of the Commission.

Section 78 Any provision of these rules not governed by State or County law may be temporarily suspended by a favorable two-thirds vote of all members of the Commission, which vote shall be entered in the minutes.

Article VII

Order of Business

Section 1

An agenda shall be prepared and shall be approved by the Chairman for all regular meetings. The agenda, along with any supporting documents, shall be sent to all Commission members by no later than the Thursday preceding the regular Wednesday meeting. Agendas for special meetings shall be prepared as deemed necessary by the Commission.

Section 2

The order of business, set forth on the agenda, shall be: A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Reading of the Minutes of the previous meetings and action thereof D. Communications and bills E. Reports F. Unfinished Business G. New Business H. Other Business I. Adjournment

Section 3

A motion from the floor must be made and passed in order to dispense with any item on the agenda.

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ARTICLE VIII

Hearings

Section 1

In addition to those required by law, the Commission may hold public hearings when it finds that they will be in the public interest.

Section 2

Notice of the time and place of such hearings on matters of general public interest shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in at least one newspaper of general circulation in Washington County, but not earlier than three weeks prior to the hearing. For matters of limited public interest, notice shall be given in such manner as deemed appropriate by the Commission.

Section 3

The matter before the Commission shall be presented in summary by a member of the staff and parties of interest shall have the right to be heard.

Section 4

A record shall be kept of those speaking before the Commission at such hearings and a transcript or recording of all comments shall be made.

ARTICLE IX Amendments These By-laws may be amended by a majority vote of the entire membership of the Commission provided such amendment is proposed at a prior meeting and made available to all Commission members, in writing, at least three days prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered.

ARTICLE X Recordation A copy of these By-laws and any amendments thereto shall be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County within ten (10) days following the date of adoption.

ARTICLE XI Repealing Clause All previously adopted By-laws and all amendments thereto are, upon adoption of these By-laws, repealed.

ADOPTED:

This _______ day of _______________, 20___

BY:___________________________________ Chairman ATTEST: __________________________________ Vice-Chairman

1395 South Marietta Parkway, Building 400, Suite 209, Marietta, GA 30067 - 678-653-8673 - www.trileaf.com

May 15, 2024 Washington County Historic District Commission, County Planning Office Attn: Ms. Meghan Jenkins – Senior Planner 100 West Washington Street, Suite 2600 Hagerstown Maryland 21740 Phone: (240) 313-2430 Email: mjenkins@washco-md.net RE:

Milestone Towers – LEITERSBURG / Project# LEITERSBURG – Trileaf Project #744255 21536 Leitersburg Smithsburg Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742 Washington County, Smithsburg Quadrangle (USGS) Latitude: 39° 41’ 29.66” N, Longitude: 77° 37’ 7.05” W

Dear Ms. Jenkins, Trileaf Corporation is in the process of completing a NEPA Review at the referenced property. Our client proposes to construct a 155-foot monopole telecommunications tower with an overall height of 155 feet, including appurtenances within a 50-foot by 50-foot (2,500-square-foot) lease area. The project includes an access/utility easement, measuring 20 feet wide, containing a 12-foot gravel drive, extending approximately 785 feet generally southwest away from the lease area towards Leitersburg Smithsburg Road. The proposed tower compound lease area is located within grasscovered and wooded land. The antenna will be licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Our investigation includes determining if the site is contained in, on or within the viewshed of a building, site, district, structure or object, significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture, that is listed, or eligible for listing on the State or National Registers of Historic Places, or located in or on an Indian Religious Site.

Trileaf is requesting information regarding this tower’s potential effect on Historic Properties. All information received will be forwarded to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) as part of the Section 106 review process.

Additionally, this invitation to comment is separate from any local planning/zoning process that may apply to this project.

If you wish to comment or be considered a consulting party, please respond within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter. If a response is not received within thirty (30) days, it will be assumed that you have no objections to this undertaking. A site topography map and aerial photograph are enclosed for your reference.

Please call me at (678) 653-8673 or email t.rahinsky@trileaf.com if you need additional information or have any questions. Thank you for your assistance in this regard.

Sincerely,

Tonya Rahinsky Assistant Project Manager II

Site Location & Surrounding Properties

Site Location

Aerial Photographs (2024)

Milestone Towers – LEITERSBURG 21536 Leitersburg Smithsburg Road Hagerstown, Maryland 21742

Easement

Smithsburg Quadrangle, Maryland (2023)

Contour Interval = 10 Feet Scale 1 Inch = ~2,000 Feet Latitude: 39° 41’ 29.66” N, Longitude: 77° 37’ 7.05” W

Site Location

Site Vicinity Map

Milestone Towers – LEITERSBURG 21536 Leitersburg Smithsburg Road Hagerstown, Maryland 21742

 North

10/09/23

Site Plan Know what's below.

Call before you dig.

C-1

10/09/23

Site Details Know what's below.

Call before you dig.

C-2

10/09/23

Know what's below.

Call before you dig.

Antenna Schedule & Equipment Details

C-3

Gregory Smith, Chair Lloyd Yavener, Vice Chair Ann Aldrich Brianna Candelaria

Vernell Doyle Michael Lushbaugh Justin Bedard Wayne K. Keefer, BOCC Rep

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND

TO:

Trileaf c/o Tonya Rahinsky 1395 S. Marietta Parkway Bldg. 400 Ste. 209 Marietta, Georgia 30067 t.rahinsky@trileaf.com

FROM:

Meghan Jenkins, GISP GIS Coordinator/Historic District Commission Staff Department of Planning and Zoning 747 Northern Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21742

DATE:

June 5, 2024

SUBJ:

Milestone Towers – LEITERSBURG / Project# LEITERSBURG – Trileaf Project #744255 21536 Leitersburg Smithsburg Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742 Washington County, Smithsburg Quadrangle (USGS) Latitude: 39° 41’ 29.66” N, Longitude: 77° 37’ 7.05” W

Ms. Rahinsky, The Washington County Historic District Commission received the request for comment or consulting party consideration regarding the referenced tower project. The request for comment was reviewed at the June 5, 2024 Regular Meeting. The HDC requests consulting party status due to the proximity of this project to Leitersburg Historic District (WA-I-174) which has a National Register status but has also been locally adopted as an Architectural Review Area. The property is also in close proximity to locally designated properties including Rockledge (WA-I-142), Myers-Schooley (within the district), and the Leiters Mill Bridge (WA-I-176).

We look forward to further working with you through this process. Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact our office.

Sincerely,

Meghan Jenkins, GISP Historic District Commission Staff 747 Northern Avenue | Hagerstown, MD 21742 | P: 240.313.2430 | F: 240.313.2431 | TDD: 7-1-1

WWW.WASHCO-MD.NET

Historic Review Activity 04/19/2024 thru 05/22/2024 Record #

Type

MIHP#

Record Status

Open Date

Date Assigned

Location

Description

Workflow Info Folder Status

Status Date

Task Name

Comments Received guidance from MHT regarding the Mason Dixon Markers 5/15/24. Requesting an revised note as follows:

SP-22-026

SP-23-004

S-23-039

2024-00467

2024-00586

S-24-004

S-24-006

S-24-014

2024-01894

Site Plan

Site Plan

Preliminary-Final Plat

Non-Residential Addition-Alteration Permit

In Review

I267

II0179

I700

Residential Demolition Permit

Preliminary-Final Plat

Preliminary-Final Plat

Subdivision Replat

Residential AdditionAlteration Permit

In Review

In Review

Review

Approved

I261

V248

III071

I370

In Review

In Review

Revisions Required

Approved

27-Jun-22

01-Feb-23

26-Jul-23

01-Feb-24

09-Feb-24

27-Feb-24

12-Mar-24

19-Apr-24

22-Apr-24

05-Apr-24

07-May-24

14-May-24

24-Apr-24

12-Feb-24

16-Apr-24

18-Apr-24

22-Apr-24

01-May-24

MASON DIXON RD AT CITICORP DRIVE HAGERSTOWN MD 21742

PROPOSED CONVENIENCE STORE

17939 MASON DIXON ROAD SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR TWO HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740 COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSES

CREATE ONE 4.51 ACRE LOT WHICH IS LOT 3 19964 COOL HOLLOW ROAD WITH REPLAT OF LOT 1 WHICH IS THE HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740 REMAINING LANDS 2,000 SQ. FT. ONE STORY ADDITION ON CONCRETE SLAB TO LEFT SIDE OF EXISTING SP-16-034.R01 14206 DALEY SHOP TO BE USED FOR WORKSPACE AND STORAGE, COVERED FRONT PORCH, (4) ROAD OVERHEAD DOORS, HEATED FLOOR DALEY DRIVE AUTO SALES

LOR 1244 FREDERICK STREET

DEMOLITION OF 1,288 SQ. FT. DWELLING AND ANY ASSOCIATED OUTBUILDINGS, FILL IN BASEMENT, REMOVE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT AND SIDEWALKS

CREATE A 10 ACRE LOT AROUND EXISTING 17811 REIFF CHURCH ROAD FARM COMPLEX WITH 82.68 ACRES IN THE HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740 REMAINING LANDS 11681 CEDAR RIDGE ROAD WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795

CREATE .92 ACRE LOT FOR AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER

20313 LOCUST GROVE ROAD SEPTIC REPLAT AND .21 AC CONVEYANCE ROHRERSVILLE, MD 21779 AMONG ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS.

LOR 11122 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, LOT 419

340 SQ. FT. COVERED FREESTANDING DECK TO LEFT OF MOBILE HOME WITH STEPS TO GRADE, PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER DECKING, RAILING ROOF RAFTERS

Note

15-May-24

Days in Review:

40

Folder Status

Status Date

Historical Review

Prior to any grading or site work, the contractor/developer must reach out to the Pennsylvania and Maryland State Historic Preservation Offices to complete Project Review regarding the protection and, if necessary, relocation of the Mason Dixon Mile marker on or near this site. Reference Mason Dixon MM103, Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties WA-I-482 , PA-SHARE Resource Number 2015RE00128. Coordination with the Keeper of the National Register in accordance with CFR Part 60.14(b) may also be required.

Task Name

Comments

Note

13-May-24

Historic District Commission

Reached out to MHT, Tim Tamburrino, regarding guidance on noting mile markers on plans and best practices. Staff has concerns regarding the amount of grading nearby this mile marker and another one on separate plan nearby. Tim is going to provide some additional information. Will update comments once that is in hand. Phase I archaeology requested by HDC was provided (via 2017 investigation) and no additional resources eligible for NR were identified.

Revisions Required

15-May-24

Historic District Commission

Updated by Script from EPR.

Days in Review:

8

Folder Status

Status Date

Approved

22-May-24

Days in Review:

8

Folder Status

Status Date

Task Name

Passed - Info

01-May-24

Historical Review

Updated by Script from EPR.

Note

01-May-24

Historical Review

Work is being done on same property with MIHP# but subject building is not part of the MIHP#. No HDC Review required.

Comments

Task Name Historic District Commission

Comments Updated by Script from EPR. Comments

Days in Review:

7

Folder Status

Status Date

Task Name

Note

01-May-24

Historical Review

MHT sent notice of new number assignment WA-I-887-1, documentation progressing, 4/23/24

Note

06-May-24

Historical Review

Gave update to the HDC on 5/1 regarding documentation pending and indicated I would be releasing this permit as the request for documentation was met. There were no additional comments on this, so I am resolving the permit folder.

Approved

06-May-24

Historical Review

Days in Review:

84

Folder Status

Status Date

Approved

19-Apr-24

Days in Review:

3

Folder Status

Status Date

Approved

19-Apr-24

Days in Review:

1

Folder Status

Status Date

Note

01-May-24

Revisions Required

01-May-24

Task Name Historic District Commission Task Name Historic District Commission Task Name Historic District Commission Historic District Commission

Days in Review:

9

Folder Status

Status Date

Task Name

Passed - Info

07-May-24

Historical Review

Comments Updated by Script from EPR. Comments Updated by Script from EPR. Comments Request addition of note with MIHP numbers for individual lot 5 structure and that its part of park hall Updated by Script from EPR. Comments Per Meghan Jenkins: "No HDC did not need to see that one, all good ma’am. Thank you for checking."

Historic Review Activity 04/19/2024 thru 05/22/2024 Record #

2024-01971

2024-02049

2024-02123

2024-02107

2024-02144

2024-02161

SP-24-016

2024-02278

2024-02361

2024-02384

Type

Non-Residential Addition-Alteration Permit

Non-Residential Addition-Alteration Permit

Non-Residential Signs Permit

MIHP#

I285

I004

I285

Non-Residential Addition-Alteration Permit

Residential New Construction Permit

Residential AdditionAlteration Permit

Site Plan

Approved

Review

Approved

Review

III020; III140

I148

II0160

Residential AdditionAlteration Permit

Review

Approved

In Review

Review

Residential AdditionAlteration Permit

Residential Demolition Permit

Record Status

Review

IV270

Review

Open Date

24-Apr-24

26-Apr-24

01-May-24

01-May-24

02-May-24

02-May-24

02-May-24

10-May-24

14-May-24

15-May-24

Date Assigned

26-Apr-24

29-Apr-24

01-May-24

02-May-24

02-May-24

14-May-24

07-May-24

10-May-24

14-May-24

16-May-24

Location

SP-19-005 18434 SHOWALTER ROAD "HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT"

Description RAILING, ROOF RAFTERS LAKESIDE PARK, LOT 419 ROOF AND WINDOW REPAIR DUE TO WATER LEAKS HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT

SP-22-016 16730 NATIONAL INSTALLATION OF STORAGE RACKING SYSTEM PIKE "STANLEY BLACK AND FOR STANLEY BLACK AND DECKER NATIONAL PIKE LOGISTICS CENTER, BUILDING 1 DECKER" SP-19-005 18434 SHOWALTER ROAD "HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT"

LOR 11411 TEDRICK DRIVE "BIG POOL CIVIC CENTER"

LOR 4425 MAIN STRET

LOR 13302 UNGER ROAD

174 SQ. FT. DOUBLE SIDED NON-ILLUMINATED REPLACEMENT SIGN FACE ON EXISTING STONE MONUMENT FOUNDATION SERVING THE ENTRANCE OF THE AIRPORT HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT MOVING A WALL TO ALLOW MORE SPACE FOR AN ADA RESTROOM IN BIG POOL CIVIC CENTER WEST END BIG POOL 512 SQ. FT. POOL PAVILION ON CONCRETE SLAB WITH 224 SQ. FT. ENCLOSURE WITH RUBBERIZED SPORTS FLOOR TO BE USED AS AN EXERCISE ROOM, ROOF RAFTERS 39 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY BATHROOM TO REMODEL, REMOVE ALL EXISTING AND REPLACE WITH NEW, GLASS WALL, WOODEN FLOORING, STONE WALL, TILE FLOOR & WALLS IN SHOWER, RUN NEW ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING AS NEEDED

20925 FISH HATCHERY ROAD HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740

SITE PLAN FOR A BANQUET HALL

LOR 4313 TREGO ROAD

1,144 SQ. FT. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO REMODEL DWELLING, TO INCLUDE REMOVING PLASTER WALLS AND REPLACING WITH NEW DRYWALL AND INSULATION THROUGHOUT FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR, REMOVING AND ADDING NEW WALLS TO RECONFIGURE LAYOUT ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR, NEW

LOR 12013 MAPLEVILLE ROAD

LOR 22637 CAVETOWN ROAD

INSTALLATION OF A ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR ARRAY CONSISTING OF (20) 8.2KW PANELS ON SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING

Workflow Info Days in Review:

6

Folder Status

Status Date

Task Name

Note

01-May-24

Historical Review

Passed - Info

01-May-24

Historical Review

Days in Review:

5

Folder Status

Status Date

Task Name

Note

01-May-24

Historical Review

Passed - Info

01-May-24

Historical Review

Days in Review:

2

Folder Status

Status Date

Task Name

Passed - Info

08-May-24

Historical Review

Comments MIHP that triggered permit review is previously demolished I285, no HDC review for the terminal building.

Updated by Script from EPR. Comments No historic resources remaining, documentation was updated on MIHP prior to demo, no HDC review required.

Updated by Script from EPR. Comments No HDC review required for this permit.

Days in Review:

7

Folder Status

Status Date

Task Name

Passed - Info

13-May-24

Historical Review

Updated by Script from EPR.

Note

13-May-24

Historical Review

Work is interior in an RV with no full survey. No HDC review required.

Days in Review:

11

Folder Status

Status Date

Task Name

Note

17-May-24

Historical Review

Comments

Comments Permit is on the HDC agenda for June 5, 2024.

Days in Review:

15

Folder Status

Status Date

Task Name

Note

17-May-24

Historical Review

Work is interior only and not under the purview of the HDC.

Passed - Info

17-May-24

Historical Review

Updated by Script from EPR.

Days in Review:

3

Folder Status

Status Date

Revisions Required

22-May-24

Note

22-May-24

Task Name Historic District Commission Historic District Commission

Days in Review:

15

Folder Status

Status Date

Task Name

Note

13-May-24

Historical Review

Passed - Info

13-May-24

Historical Review

Comments

Comments Updated by Script from EPR. Request the addition of the site plan note to indicate there are historic resources WA-II-160 Comments Renovations listed are interior only and Trego/Rohrersville Station is not an HDC review area at this time.

No HDC review required.

Updated by Script from EPR.

Days in Review:

3

Folder Status

Status Date

Task Name

Passed - Info

17-May-24

Historical Review

Updated by Script from EPR.

Note

17-May-24

Historical Review

Property is not contributing to the Cavetown District and no HDC review is required.

Days in Review:

3

Folder Status

Status Date

Task Name

Note

17-May-24

Historical Review

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES ON PROPERTY TO INCLUDE 3,856 SQ. FT. TWO STORY DWELLING AND FILL IN FOUNDATION HOLE, BARN AND OUT BUILDINGS

Days in Review:

1

SITE IS NORTH OF JEFFERSON BLVD AND SOUTH

Folder Status

Status Date

Task Name

Comments

Comments This permit will be reviewed at the June HDC Meeting. Requested additional demolition information from the property owner.

Comments

Historic Review Activity 04/19/2024 thru 05/22/2024 Record #

Type

MIHP#

Record Status

Open Date

Date Assigned

PC-24-003

Preliminary Consultation

IV270

In Review

15-May-24

22-May-24

PC-24-004

Preliminary Consultation

Activity Count:

I075; I063

In Review

16-May-24

Location

Description

22637 CAVETOWN CHURCH OF CAVETOWN CHURCH RD. PROPOSED SELF ROAD STORAGE BUILDINGS WITH POSSIBLY TWO SMITHSBURG, MD 21783 OTHER COMMERCIAL/DRIVE THRU RESTAURANTS. SASHA BOULEV HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742

21-May-24

CONCEPT PLAN SUBMITTAL FOR THE REMAINING 220 ACRES. DEVELOPING PER STD RT ZONING REQUIREMENTS USING THE CLUSTERING PROVISION AS APPROVED BY THE WASH CO PC AT THEIR 5/6 MEETING.

Workflow Info Note

Non-Residential Addition-Alteration Permit Non-Residential Signs Permit Preliminary Consultation Preliminary-Final Plat Residential Addition-Alteration Permit Residential Demolition Permit Residential New Construction Permit Site Plan Subdivision Replat Total

Approved

Note

Passed - Info

Total Total Total Total Total Total Total Total Total

0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 4

4 0 2 0 3 2 1 3 1 16

4 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 9

Revisions Required 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 3

Related demo permit 2024-02384 is scheduled for review by the HDC at the June 5 meeting. Providing the Concept Plan for the HDC as this documentation is also listed as information for their review in the Design Guidelines.

0

Folder Status

Status Date

Task Name

Comments

Note

22-May-24

Historic District Commission

Property contains ruins of 2 previously documented historic resources. There is a high likelihood of archaeological resources and a phase 1 is recommended at minimum. Adding this comment to the PC.

Days in Review:

1

Review Activities Summary Application Number

Historic District Commission

Days in Review:

21

Application Type

22-May-24

Total 4 1 2 3 4 2 1 3 1 21