LAYTONSVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

APPROVED MEETING MINUTES
August 17, 2009

7:30pm

Roll Call :

The regular meeting of the Laytonsville Historic District Commission (HDC) was called to order by the Chair, Ms. Wenger, at 7:30 p.m.  Commission Members: Wenger, Howes ,  Shortley and Hendricks were present.  Member Ruspi was absent.

Attendance : 3 residents

Minutes:

The minutes of the June 15.,2009 meeting were read and approved. Motion to accept was made by Charles Hendricks and seconded by Joann Howes.

Preliminary Statement by Chair
Was not read as there was not hearing scheduled.

New Business:

Consent Docket: Colleen Young has submitted an application for a sign advertising her antique business which will be located at 21412 Laytonsville Rd.  There will be a main sign in the front yard in conformity with the zoning ordinance (12 sq.ft.) and a small directional sign at the driveway to direct patrons to the rear building.  Michele Shortley suggested that the frame be white and the main background be white with black lettering and would mimic the sign at the Town Hall.  Ms. Young agreed that this would be a desirable design.  There will also be a small sign on the front porch of the house.  The application was approved. 

Consent Docket: St. Bartholomew’s has submitted an application to repair the walkway at the vestry office and install a handrail per code.  The rear cellar doors should be replaced as well with metal to secure the building and prevent water from getting in. Approved per guidelines.

Mrs. Wenger reported that confirmation of the maintenance schedule request has not yet been received from Mr. Davila. It has been noted that trash has been accumulating in the well, the gutters need cleaning the security fence has some areas of compromise and the property in general needs to be cleaned up.

Mrs. Wenger also reported that Kevin Brubacher had received the letter requesting maintenance schedule information.  The Sunday following receipt of the letter clean up work began at the home.  The front steps were cleared of vines as well as the sides of the house.  The bushes had been trimmed and the grass cut. A written response has not been submitted as requested.  Resident Sterling suggested that we explore any recourse we may have in order to have the owners remove the plywood that covers the windows from the inside.  Mr. Hendricks questioned if we have the right to object to the plywood since we have no authority over the interior décor.  Mrs. Wenger will contact Cory at Maryland Preservation Inc. and seek advice. 

Old Business:

The resolution for HDC review of applications that come before the Mayor and Council submitted by the owners of Lots 5, 6 and 12 of the Rolling Ridge subdivision has been approved.  This review includes the environmental setting.  Most applications should fall under our consent docket, large projects such as reconstruction or additions would require a hearing.

A copy of the covenants for the Rolling Ridge subdivision has been received.  A copy is available at the Town Hall. The management company is responsible for enforcing their rules established.

ADJOURNMENT:  A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Member Howes seconded by Member Hendricks.The motion was approved.  The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.

Respectfully Submitted by

Sheree Wenger

Chairman