Westminster Historic District Commission

CITY OF WESTMINSTER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING SUMMARY Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at 7 PM City Hall, 1838 Emerald Hill Lane A meeting of the City of Westminster Historic District Comm ission was held at City Hall, 1838 Emerald Hill Lane in Westminster, Maryland 21157, on January 9, 2019, at 7 PM. I. Call to Order Chair Kristen McMasters read the statement of authority into the record . Chair Kristen McMasters, Vice-Chair Dean Camlin, Commissioner Suzanne Albert, and Commissioner Steve Colella were present. City staff Andrew Gray was also present. II. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Colella made a motion to accept the meeting summary for November 7, 2018. Vice-Chair Camlin seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Ill. Old Business None IV. New Business Chair McMasters introduced New Business Item A - Section 106 Review of Modifications to Telecommunications Equipment at 2 College Hill Drive (Sprint) . Mr. Gray provided background information and an overview of the project with a recommendation that the Historic District Commission review the attached information and provide feedback and/or questions regarding the proposal. Vice-Chair Camlin noted that the proposed changes are to occur inside the tower, which is inside the fenced in enclosure, and that proposed changes will not be visible . The Chair asked staff to draft a letter that included the following : "We appreciate you asking for our consideration in the Section 106 process.  The Commission did not find any substantial change . We therefore find no significant impact on historic resources. The Commission would like any further changes to the exterior of the to w er brought back to the Commission for review. " Vice-Chair Camlin made a motion to accept the language and for the Chair to respond in an appropriate manner. Commissioner Colella seconded . The motion passed . V. Historic District Commission and Public Comments Chair McMasters mentioned a potential new commission member Grace Kelly Lawler. Commissioner Colella inquired about term limits and re-appointments. Commissioner Albert mentioned the proposed ordinance for the sale of firearms in the downtown area . Vice-Chair Camlin mentioned Historic Advocacy Day is on January 31, 2019. VI. Adjournment Vice-Chair Camlin made a motion to adjourn. The Commission adjourned at 7:38 PM. Westminster Historic District Commission Adopted on February 6, 2019 Page 2 of 2