LAYTONSVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

APPROVED MEETING MINUTES

August 18,2008

Roll Call:

The regular meeting of the Laytonsville Historic District Commission (HDC) was called to order by the Chair, Ms. Wenger, at 7:35 p.m. Commission Members: Ruspi, Prats, Howes and Alternate Commission Member Hendricks were present.

Attendance:

The meeting was attended by Mrs. Phyllis Sterling and Mr. Bill Fitts.

Minutes:

Chair Wenger asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes. Mr. Prats pointed out that his name was misspelled. Motion was made by Member Ruspi and seconded by Member Prats to accept the minutes as corrected. Motion was accepted.

Preliminary Statement by Chair

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

New Business : ^:

Mr. Bill Fitts representing St. Bartholomew's Church discussed moving the current sign located on Sundown Rd. to the front yard of the building recently occupied by the pastor. Mr. Fitts was informed that a work permit application would need to be submitted in accordance with the zoning ordinance. The process was reviewed including the submission requirements. There was a discussion regarding the appropriateness of the sign for the proposed location. Could the application fee be waived? Chairman Wenger discussed that possibility, but it would be determined at the time of the completed application.

Phyllis Sterling and Sheree Wenger updated the HDC on Mr. Jeffrey Winstel's UMD preservation class and their progress. There are currently 22 students. We toured the community with Mr. Winstel and picked out 18 properties to research. The homes that have already been inventoried were excluded from this list. We will review and provide Mr. Winstel with alternate properties to supplement the increase in student numbers. The preservation class will be meeting at the Town Hall on September 24, 2008 at 7:30pm to begin their introduction to the town and their assigned property. The presentation scheduled for December 2, 2008 during the regular town meeting will be held at St. Pauls Church in order to accommodate the large group anticipated. Mr. Winstel recommended that the Mayor and Council consult with a professional regarding our current commercial

and commercial historic zoning in preparation for future uses and supporting the vision of these districts in the future.

Old Business :

Chairman Wenger updated the commission on the new construction in the Rolling Ridge
subdivision and the condition of Rolling Ridge. There has been little exterior
maintenance to Rolling Ridge. Mrs. Wenger will contact Brian Davilla to discuss his
progress. The widow's walk that has been constructed on Lot 13. it was discovered that
the original drawing depicted small spindles with small fmials. The final drawing
submitted with the application was as it is now. Closer examination will need to be given
to these details in the future.

Member Ruspi suggested that during our review of the guidelines we should give consideration to pools and the amenities that are inevitable with the construction of the

pool site.

The HDC should continue to review the Comprehensive Plan in preparation of making a recommendation on the sections dealing with the Historic District.

The commission members were reminded of the MAHDC seminar in Brookeville and to get their registrations in as soon as possible. Currently participating are Jill Ruspi, Phyllis Sterling, Sheree Wenger and Joann Howes.

Chairman Wenger is preparing the end of the year report and will submit it to the Town Council when completed.

Adjourn:

There being no further business, Member Joann Howes made the motion to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Member Prats and carried. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:39 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Sheree Wenger

Chairman