Laytonsville Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes-November 15, 2004

The regular meeting of the Laytonsville Historic District Commission (HOC) was called to order by Chair Sheree Wenger at 7:30 p.m. Commission members Ruspi, Techter, and Sterling were present. Commission member Howes was absent. Also present were two guests and Mayor Willard Oland.

Mr. Techter made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2004, meeting. Second by Ms. Ruspi. Motion approved.

Old Business

• The Chair called upon Mike Bingley, Elm Street Development, and Jody Kline, attorney for Elm Street, to discuss revisions to the proposed annexation agreement for Rolling Ridge. Mr. Bingley responded to questions that were previously asked about existing conditions of the house and grounds. Primarily, those issues were trees threatening the structures and exposure to the elements. A revised drawing of the annexation parcel was presented. The issues and concerns previously outlined by the HOC are reflected in the revised drawing. Specifically; outbuildings on the site are depicted and included in the Rolling Ridge lot, trees and landscaping are included, street circle has been realigned, lot size increased to 5.26 acres.

• Already agreed to by Elm Street is final two homes in subdivision cannot be built unless Rolling Ridge is sold Ms. Sterling suggested an occupancy requirement be added to the annexation agreement.

• The Town will hold a public hearing on the annexation proposal and a tentative date of December 7, 2004, has been set.

• Ms. Wenger and Ms. Sterling visited the historical preservation office of MNCPPC for the purposes of reviewing records maintained there regarding Rolling Ridge. Some of the supporting documentation was copied for retention by the HOC.

• Ms. Wenger forwarded a letter to the property owners of 7200 Brink Rd. Their application HDWP 02-04, approved April 19, 2004, to add a fence, has expired. The applicant has not met the criteria of the work permit to commence work within six months of the approval.

New Business

A preliminary subdivision plan was presented to the town by Natelli Communities. Copies of the plan were forwarded to the HDC. This property is approximately 100 acres on the west side of Rt. 108. The subdivision calls for about 56 homes. Several lots in this development would be in the existing Historic District of the town. HDC members reviewed and discussed the drawings presented.

Commission members discussed the need to have a bookcase to maintain the growing library of materials. It was moved by consensus to ask the Town to purchase a four shelf bookcase.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Phyllis Sterling, Secretary