Agenda
EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH MEETING
TUESDAY – JUNE 21, 2022– 6:00 P.M. - REGULAR
AGENDA
*This meeting will be conducted virtually through Zoom*
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- Roll Call.
- Approval of the Minutes for the Regular HDC meeting held on May 17, 2022.
- HDC-2022-0137 for 425 Prince George Street submitted by Michael Sciscenti, The applicant is seeking approval to install a fence on the property. The proposed fence will be 3.5 feet in height and will be located in the rear of the property along the existing driveway. The proposed fence is picket style in white color, comprised of vinyl material.
- HDC-2022-0143 for 916 Montgomery Street, submitted by Rose Ogbonna, the Applicant is seeking retroactive approval to perform several exterior alterations to the property. The Applicant received a stop work order. Applicant is removing and replacing the front walkway and installing an asphalt driveway. Applicant is proposing to install a new concrete driveway on the right side of the property. The driveway will measure 40’ X 20’, replacing the existing worn gravel driveway at the existing apron cut. Applicant is proposing to replace existing stone walkway with a concrete walkway. The footprint of the new concrete walkway will be the same as the existing.
- HDC-2022-0142 for 319 Laurel Avenue submitted by Benjamin Lewis, The Applicant is seeking approval to install an arbor structure over the front walkway. The proposed arbor structure is a New England “Florence” style in white color that measures 24 x 49 x 89.6 inches. Applicant is proposing to place the arbor structure in the front yard over a section of the walkway that leads to the front porch of the house.
- HDC-2022-0141 for 406 Laurel Avenue submitted by Benjamin Brady, The Applicant is seeking approval to remove an existing tree and repaint existing front porch stair. Applicant has proposed to remove a tree located in the rear of property. The tree being removed is a Paw Paw tree. Applicant is willing to replace tree. Applicant proposes to paint existing front porch stair from light blue to Behr Ultra-Pure White.
- HDC-2022-0148 for 407 Laurel Avenue submitted by Alison Farmer, The Applicant is seeking) approval install a driveway in the front yard of the property, and a parking pad in the rear yard of the property. Applicant is proposing to install a 10’ x 20’ asphalt driveway in the front yard of the property. Applicant is proposing to install a 24’ x 30’ asphalt parking pad in the rear yard of the property. The parking pad is intended to be accessible from the public gravel alleyway located on the east side of the property.
Staff Approvals:
HDC-2022-0152 for 401 Prince George Street, submitted by Charlene Blankenship, the applicant is seeking approval to install new windows on top floor of house with the “in-kind” white vinyl windows with no grids.
HDC-2022-0146 for 413 Montgomery Street, submitted by Gabriella King, the applicant is seeking approval to scrape peeling paint from metal roof, repaint roof with roof paint, SAME COLOR, GREEN. Also, sand, caulk, and repaint wood around Entrance Porch area, semi-gloss, SAME COLOR, WHITE.
HDC-2022-0155 for 36 Fourth Street, submitted by Gary Horton, the applicant is seeking approval to install new roof architectural style shingles Tru Definition Duration Series Owens Corning in Harbor Blue. The current roof is gray 3 tab. Applicant requested emergency approval and sent photos of damage inside the house. An FMPS inspector also verified the inside damage.
HDC-2022-0156 for 309 Main Street, submitted by Ronald Sargent, the applicant is seeking approval to replace decking on front porch with same pressure treated wood, replace (7) seven white vinyl windows with 6 over 6 grids, repaint building the same green color, replace store signage same colors of green and cream and size for Outback Leather and repair and repaint rear block wall with same white color.
HDC-2022-0122 for 634 Main Street, submitted by Chiquita Graham, the applicant is seeking approval to install a new sign on storefront. The sign will match the uniform Patuxent Place signage in cream and maroon color, size 96 x 12. The message will read “Omorose Salon & Spa.”
- Adjourn
Minutes
MINUTES
EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH MEETING
TUESDAY – JUNE 21, 2022 – REGULAR – 6:00 P.M.
*This meeting was conducted virtually through Zoom*
Convened: 6:00 P.M. Adjourned 6:58 P.M.
Commissioners Present: Staff Present:
Robert Kluckhuhn, Chair
Margie McCeney, Vice-Chair Brooke Quillen, HDC Coordinator, ECD
Councilmember James Kole Monta Burrough, Deputy Director, ECD
Karen Lubieniecki Jan Moss, Communications Department
Marlene Frazier
Gregory Sweitzer
Commissioners Absent: One (1)
Citizens Present: Approximately six (6)
Chairman Kluckhuhn called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and read the Opening Statement.
Chairman Kluckhuhn asked for a roll call. Five (5) Commissioners answered present, constituting a quorum.
Chairman Kluckhuhn asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes from the Regular HDC meeting held on May 17, 2022. There were none.
On a motion by Ms. McCeney seconded by Ms. Frazier, the minutes were approved on (4) four affirmative votes, with Mr. Kluckhuhn abstaining.
HDC-2022-0137 for 425 Prince George Street submitted by Michael Sciscenti, the applicant is seeking approval to install a fence on the property. The proposed fence will be 3.5 feet in height and will be located in the rear of the property along the existing driveway. The proposed fence is picket style in white color, comprised of vinyl material.
The applicant was present.
On a motion by Councilmember Kole, seconded by Ms. McCeney, the application was approved on (5) five affirmative votes.
HDC-2022-0143 for 916 Montgomery Street, submitted by Rose Ogbonna, the applicant is seeking retroactive approval to perform several exterior alterations to the property. The applicant received a stop work order. Applicant is removing and replacing the front walkway and installing an asphalt driveway. Applicant is proposing to install a new concrete driveway on the right side of the property. The driveway will measure 40’ X 20’, replacing the existing worn gravel driveway at the existing apron cut. Applicant is proposing to replace existing stone walkway with a concrete walkway. The footprint of the new concrete walkway will be the same as the existing.
The applicant was present. There was discussion among the applicant, Commission and staff regarding the work already being completed. The Commission stated this would have not approved. Staff explained the owner was issued a stop work order from Code Enforcement and the applicant has not received any paving permits from the Department of the Fire Marshal & Permit Services. The Commission reminded the applicant all work needs prior Historic District Commission approval and to contact staff beforehand. The applicant stated her contractor told her she didn’t need approval, which later she realized was incorrect. Ms. Ogbonna agreed to check with staff in the future and added Fannie Mae has spent almost $100,000 improving this house inside and out therefore it is now to list for sale. Lastly, she stated she appreciates the City of Laurel and staff has been great to work with.
On a motion by McCeney, seconded by Ms. Lubieniecki, the application was approved on (5) five affirmative votes.
HDC-2022-0142 for 319 Laurel Avenue submitted by Benjamin Lewis, Applicant is seeking approval to install an arbor structure over the front walkway. The proposed arbor structure is a New England “Florence” style in white color that measures 24 x 49 x 89.6 inches. Applicant is proposing to place the arbor structure in the front yard over a section of the walkway that leads to the front porch of the house.
The applicant was present.
On a motion by Councilmember Kole, seconded by Ms. Frazier, the application was approved on (5) five affirmative votes.
HDC-2022-0141 for 406 Laurel Avenue submitted by Benjamin Brady, the applicant is seeking approval to remove an existing tree and repaint existing front porch stair. Applicant has proposed to remove a tree located in the rear of property. The tree being removed is a Paw Paw tree. Applicant is willing to replace tree. Applicant proposes to paint existing front porch stair from light blue to Behr Ultra-Pure White.
The applicant was present. There was discussion among the applicant and Commission regarding the Paw Paw tree. The Commission explained this tree has edible fruit and is actually a great tree to have. The applicant stated the fruit drops in the yard and rots causing a mess and lots of bugs. The Commission asked the applicant if they would be willing to replant (2) two new trees on the property and the applicant agreed to do so.
On a motion by Ms. McCeney, seconded by Councilmember Kole, the application was approved on (5) five affirmative votes with the condition (2) two new trees will be planted on property.
Mr. Sweitzer joined the meeting at 6:39 p.m.
HDC-2022-0148 for 407 Laurel Avenue submitted by Alison Farmer, Applicant is seeking approval install a driveway in the front yard of the property, and a parking pad in the rear yard of the property. Applicant is proposing to install a 10’ x 20’ asphalt driveway in the front yard of the property. Applicant is proposing to install a 24’ x 30’ asphalt parking pad in the rear yard of the property. The parking pad is intended to be accessible from the public gravel alleyway located on the east side of the property.
The applicant was present. The Commission and the applicant discussed other options as this proposal is not ideal. There was further discussion about the driveway and parking pad. The applicant stated the parking pad on the side is for a basketball hoop for their children. The front driveway was included in the proposal from the contractor with a special deal. The applicant also explained they looked into pavers however they were about 3 times more in price. Additionally, they explained their property sits really low and the current driveway is a big puddle when it rains. The Commission stated they don’t particularly like blacktop because it is not a Historic look and not good for the environment, however, they agree to approve this request.
On a motion by Ms. McCeney, seconded by Mr. Sweitzer the application was approved on (6) six affirmative votes.
Staff Approvals:
There were no questions or comments.
Other Business:
Vicechair McCeney announced she went to an open house on the 400th block of Prince George Street and talked to the realtor. She reminded them to disclose information regarding the property being in a Historic District. The realtor stated they knew it was but not exactly what being in a Historic District meant.
Vicechair McCeney added there was work being done at the 300th block of Montgomery Street over this past week and a complaint was put into the MyCivic app. Looked like a new roof, probably already done.
Minutes Approved: Brooke Quillen, HDC Coordinator Date: 7/19/2022