Westminster Historic District Commission

Westminster Historic District Commission MINUTES OF MEETING Wednesday, May 6, 2015 City Hall, 7:00 PM 1. Call to Order a. Statement of Authority—The Westminster Historic District Commission derives its authority Chapter 164, Article 9A of the City Code; which is derived from Article 66B, Section 8 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The qualifications of the Westminster Historic District Commission are on file at the City Administration Building, 56 W. Main Street; the file is open to the public. b. Roll Call In attendance was Kris McMasters, Chairman, Dean Camlin, Co-Chairman, Kevin Wegman. Greg Goodell and Jane Kacmarski. 2. Approval of Minutes The April Meeting was cancelled. 3. Public Hearings No public hearings. 4. Old Business No old business. 5. New Business a. The application for a 12 month extension for 153 E. Green Street was approved upon a motion by Commissioner Camlin, seconded by Commissioner Goodell. Commissioner Wegman recused himself as this is his project. b. In evaluation of the addition of 96 Bond Street to the City’s historic district overlay zone, the Commissioners discussed the differences between the National Register and eligibility for state and federal tax credits. The City has a locally zoned ordinance with boundaries dating to the late 70s. Some areas—like McDaniel College—are separate areas. Also, 96 Bond Street is a County property and cannot be annexed into the City district. c. The Commission discussed the three alternatives to the City Hall second floor fire exit drawings and upon motion from Commissioner Wegman, seconded by Commissioner Goodell, approved the interior stair design. Commissioner Camlin recused himself from the vote as he is the architect on the project. 6. Commissioner Reports The Commissioners discussed the hours for the Flower and Jazz booth and requested the map of the historic district be available for display. 7. Staff Report There was no staff report. 8. Public Comment There was no public comment. 9. Adjournment The meeting as adjourned at 8:05 p.m.