LAYTONSVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

MEETING MINUTES

May 19, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.

Roll Call :

The regular meeting of the Laytonsville Historic District Commission (HDC) was called to order by the Chair, Ms. Wenger, at 7:37 p.m.  Commission Members: Ruspi, Howes, and Alternate Commission Member Hendricks were present. Commission Member Shortley and Prats were not present.

Attendance :

The meeting was attended by Ms. P. Sterling,

Minutes :

Chair Wenger asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the April 21, 2008, meeting. Motion was made by Member Ruspi and seconded by Member Howes to accept the minutes as presented. Motion was accepted unanimously.

Preliminary Statement by Chair

The reading of the preliminary statement was dispensed with since there were no cases on the agenda.

New Business:

No new business.

Old Business:

Natelli Communities did not submit their application as previously discussed. Chair Wenger requested them to put as many items as possible in one application in order to prevent any possible bottlenecks.

NV Homes: Chair Wenger reported to the Mayor and Council the HDC’s decision regarding their application which requested to include the Remington model, Elevation A and E, as eligible for Lots 3, 4, and 5. The Council supported the decision. Chair Wenger sent the permit to Mr. Dwight Hurst which included the caveats regarding all the items which were of concern to the HDC.

Chair Wenger reminded Ms. Howes that her term will be expiring next month.

Consent dockets: Chair Wenger was waiting for information from the Maryland Historical Trust for possible ideas on how to proceed and examples of how to word the guidelines.

Postponement of Scheduled Hearing: Chair Wenger indicated that there is a need to have in the guidelines and process a statement indicating the procedure to be following in the event of a request to postpone a scheduled hearing. It was decided that a notation would be included in the application, process, and guidelines indicating that a one week notice prior to the meeting would need to be given in the event of a request for a postponement.

It was discussed as to whether the guidelines for postponements should be part of the Town Ordinance. Chair Wenger indicated that she had researched several municipalities and found that guidelines regarding postponements were included in the process guidelines but not in the town’s ordinance. .

Rolling Ridge: Arrangements have been made to get the grass cut at Rolling Ridge; the first cutting of the grass has been delayed due to the numerous amount of rain experienced during May. It was suggested that Mr. Davilla be reminded of all of the conditions relating to Rolling Ridge to ensure that he has all relevant information. It was noted that repairs to the fence, gutters, and roof were discussed with Mr. Davilla in April 2007.

Chair Wenger brought to the attention of the HDC an article regarding the Alleghany Comprehensive Plan and the law suite brought to court by the citizens saying that the decision of the Board was not compatible with the Comprehensive Plan. The Court upheld the approved decision of the Board and not the Comprehensive Plan.

Adjourn :

There being no further business, Member Howes made the motion to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Member Ruspi. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Nadine Tarwater