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HRAB 11-15-05 Meeting AgendaCOUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/665-5651 FAX: 540/665-6395 MEMORANDUM TO: Historic Resources Advisory Board FROM: Candice E. Perkins, Planner IIm RE: November Meeting Agenda DATE: November 7, 2005 The Frederick County Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) will be meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2005, at 6:30 p.m., in the Board of Supervisors' Executive Session Room* in the Frederick County Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. The HRAB will discuss the following items: A GENDA October 2005 Minutes 2. Historic Plaque Program 3. Other Please contact this office if you will not be able to attend the meeting. Thank you. *PLEASE NOTE MEETING LOCATION Access to this building is limited during the evening hours. Therefore, it will be necessary to enter the building through the rear door of the Board Room. I would encourage committee members to park in the county parking lot located behind the new addition (accessible off of Cameron Street). CEP/bad Attachments 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 Frederick County Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) October 18, 2005 Held in the Board of Supervisors Executive Session Room of the County Administrative Building at 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA. Members Present: Rhoda Kriz, Harold Lehman, Martin Killingbeck, Elizabeth Fravel, Patricia Gochenour (Planning Commission Liaison) Members Absent: Jamie Lupton, Virginia McClure, James Lockard, Felicia Hart, Maral Kalbian (Consultant) Staff. Candice Perkins, Planner I1, Kevin Henry, Planning Technician and John Kirby, Zoning Inspector Applicants/Presenters: Robert Boxley, Winchester -Frederick Historical Society Agenda hems: September 2005 Minutes, Willow Run Rezoning, Historic Plaque Program, Presentation by Mr. Boxley Other: None The meeting began at 6:30 pm. The first agenda item was the September 2005 minutes, which were approved. The second item was a discussion on the proposed Willow Run Rezoning presented by Evan Wyatt of Greenway Engineering. Mr. Wyatt made a presentation and discussed each of the historic sites that are on and in close proximity to the project. The sites discussed were the 740 and 750 Houses, the Pembrook Cove Farm Complex, the Homespun site, the Stuart Brown House and the Route 622 House. Recommendations were to help screen Homespun from the project through landscaping, environmental and further archeological studies be conducted around the Pembrook Cove Farm Complex and the preservation of the 740 and 750 houses through the rezoning process. The applicant was also encouraged to pursue placing the 750 house on the state and national registries as it had already been deemed eligible for both according to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Agenda item 43 (plaque program) was postponed to next months meeting so Mr. Boxley could begin his presentation. The HRAB then relocated to the Planning Department Conference Room to view a DVD Mr. Boxley had brought as part of his presentation. After the DVD Mr. Boxley explained what the Society does and what they had been working on. The HRAB then had discussions on how they could get more involved with the society, possibly through publications. The HRAB stated that they would like to get more involved with the society. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm item # 2 Historic Plaque Program As discussed at the September meeting, interest letters have been included with this agenda. The following are attached: 1. 34-31, Long Meadows 2. 34-83, Carter Hall 3. 34-137, Branson House 4. 34-151, Green Springs Grocery 5. 34-180, Homespun 6. 34-165, Fort Collier Also attached is the list of properties that still need to be contacted with interest letters from the 1999 Plaque Program. The HRAB needs to decide if they wish to send out letters to all 28 properties or select only some from this list. Properties Invited to Participate in the Historic Plaque Program - 2005 1. 34-31, Long Meadows 2. 34-83, Carter Hall 3. 34-137, Branson House 4. 34-151, Green Springs Grocery 5. 34-180, Homespun 6. 34-165, Fort Collier The following properties still need to be contacted with an interest letter. These properties are potentially eligible for the State and National register of Historic Places. 1. 34-3, Brightside 2. 34-26, Fort Colvin 3. 34-73, Ridings-McClunn House 4. 34-80, Indian Spring 5. 34-84, Pleasant Green 6. 34-87, Winter Hill 7. 34-110, Sulfur Spring Spa 8. 34-124, Gravel Springs Farm 9. 34-125 Old Forge Farm 10. 34-126, Hilandale 11. 34-134, Hackwood 12. 34-140, Buffalo Marsh 13. 34-147, Stine House 14. 34-153, Dillon -Boyles House 15. 34-160, Kline's Mill 16. 34-327, Mary Good House 17. 34-346, Linden 18. 34-352, Miller's House at Hayfield 19. 34-424, Garber Farm 20. 34-428, Conrad House 21. 34-677, Cochran House 22. 34-734, Taylor Furnace Farm 23. 34-1015, The Willows 24. 34-1047, E.B. Clevenger House 25. 34-1076, Froman -Sydnor -Baldwin House 26. 34-1275, Shanholtz-Baker House 27. 34-1451, Heironimus-Mauzy House 28. 34-1482, Poplar House October 4, 2005 Mr. Jack S. Carothers & Mrs. Patsy C. Carothers 1946 Jones Road Winchester, VA 22602 RE: Long Meadows (a.k.a. Robert Glass House) Department of Historic Resources #: 34-31 Property Identification # (PIN): 62 -A -57A Dear Mr. and Mrs. Carothers: Frederick County is fortunate to have an abundance of well-preserved historic properties and structures which enhance our area In an effort to promote historic preservation in Frederick County, the Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) developed the historic property designation program. This program, more commonly referred to as the historic plaque program, enables the County to formally acknowledge the architectural and historic integrity of county structures. The Frederick County Rural Landmarks Survey recognizes Long Meadows as one of the original settlement sites of the Glass family. Additionally, Long Meadows has a long architectural history. On behalf of the HRAB, I am pleased to extend an invitation to you to apply to the historic plaque program. There are several advantages associated with this program. Among other things, participation in the plaque program demonstrates a genuine commitment to historic preservation and may urge other property owners to do the same. In addition, historic recognition at the local level may be helpful as preparation for state and national designation, should you choose to pursue such an endeavor. Please be assured that participation in the program does not grant the County any rights to your property. As the property owner, you continue to retain all rights associated with ownership. The plaque is simply a marker, designed to display the historic significance of the property. I have enclosed the application form and instructions for historical designation in hopes that you will consider applying. If you have any questions regarding this correspondence, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Candice E. Perkins Planner II October 4, 2005 Mr. Homer B. Alexander & Mrs. Doris P. Alexander 310 Carters Lane Stephens City, Virginia 22655 RE: Carter Hall (a.k.a. Carter House) Department of Historic Resources #: 34-83 Property Identification 4 (PIN): 74-A-9 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Alexander: Frederick County is fortunate to have an abundance of well-preserved historic properties and structures which enhance our area. In an effort to promote historic preservation in Frederick County, the Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) developed the historic property designation program. This program, more commonly referred to as the historic plaque program, enables the County to formally acknowledge the architectural and historic integrity of county structures. The Frederick County Rural Landmarks Survey recognizes Carter Hall as the most refined example of the Greek Revival style, expressed in brick, in the County. On behalf of the HRAB, I am pleased to extend an invitation to you to apply to the historic plaque program. There are several advantages associated with this program. Among other things, participation in the plaque program demonstrates a genuine commitment to historic preservation and may urge other property owners to do the same. In addition, historic recognition at the local level may be helpful as preparation for state and national designation, should you choose to pursue such an endeavor. Please be assured that participation in the program does not grant the County any rights to your property. As the property owner, you continue to retain all rights associated with ownership. The plaque is simply a marker, designed to display the historic significance of the property. I have enclosed the application form and instructions for historical designation in hopes that you will consider applying. If you have any questions regarding this correspondence, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Candice E. Perkins Planner 11 October 4, 2005 Mr. David C. Cook 4030 Martinsburg Pike Clearbrook, Virginia 22624 RE: Branson House (a.k.a. Greenwood Farm) Department of Historic Resources #: 34-137 Property Identification # (PIN): 33 -A -87B Dear Mr. Cook: Frederick County is fortunate to have an abundance of well-preserved historic properties and structures which enhance our area. In an effort to promote historic preservation in Frederick County, the Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) developed the historic property designation program. This program, more commonly referred to as the historic plaque program, enables the County to formally acknowledge the architectural and historic integrity of county structures. The Frederick County Rural Landmarks Survey recognizes Branson House as one of the oldest in the county. Architecturally speaking, Branson House is interesting due to its expansion through several 19"' -century additions. On behalf of the HRAB, I am pleased to extend an invitation to you to apply to the historic plaque program. There are several advantages associated with this program. Among other things, participation in the plaque program demonstrates a genuine commitment to historic preservation and may urge other property owners to do the same. In addition, historic recognition at the local level may be helpful as preparation for state and national designation, should you choose to pursue such an endeavor. Please be assured that participation in the program does not grant the County any rights to your property. As the property owner, you continue to retain all rights associated with ownership. The plaque is simply a marker, designed to display the historic significance of the property. I have enclosed the application form and instructions for historical designation in hopes that you will consider applying. If you have any questions regarding this correspondence, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Candice E. Perkins Planner II October 4, 2005 Mr. James W. Updike & Mrs. Darlene E. Updike 3201 Apple Pie Ridge Road Winchester, Virginia 22603 RE: Green Springs Grocery (a.k.a. Greenspring Mill) Department of Historic Resources #: 34-151 Property Identification # (PIN): 32-A-56 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Updike: Frederick County is fortunate to have an abundance of well-preserved historic properties and structures which enhance our area. In an effort to promote historic preservation in Frederick County, the Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) developed the historic property designation program. This program, more commonly referred to as the historic plaque program, enables the County to formally acknowledge the architectural and historic integrity of county structures. The Frederick County Rural Landmarks Survey recognizes the Green Springs Grocery (constructed in 180 1) as a stone gambrel -roofed grist mill that is now used as a store. Of five mills originally constructed along Green Springs Run, only this one survives. On behalf of the HRAB, I am pleased to extend an invitation to you to apply to the historic plaque program. There are several advantages associated with this program. Among other things, participation in the plaque program demonstrates a genuine commitment to historic preservation and may urge other property owners to do the same. In addition, historic recognition at the local level may be helpful as preparation for state and national designation, should you choose to pursue such an endeavor. Please be assured that participation in the program does not grant the County any rights to your property. As the property owner, you continue to retain all rights associated with ownership. The plaque is simply a marker, designed to display the historic significance of the property. I have enclosed the application form and instructions for historical designation in hopes that you will consider applying. If you have any questions regarding this correspondence, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Candice E. Perkins Planner II October 4, 2005 Turner Enterprises, LLC 2971 Valley Avenue Winchester, Virginia 22601 RE: Homespun Department of Historic Resources 4: 34-180 Property Identification 4 (PIN): 63 -A -2H Dear Mr. Turner: Frederick County is fortunate to have an abundance of well-preserved historic properties and structures which enhance our area. In an effort to promote historic preservation in Frederick County, the Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) developed the historic property designation program. This program, more commonly referred to as the historic plaque program, enables the County to formally acknowledge the architectural and historic integrity of county structures. The Frederick County Rural Landmarks Survey recognizes Homespun as a large 19th-centuary dog -trot plan dwelling which appears to be the only kind in the county. On behalf of the HRAB, I am pleased to extend an invitation to you to apply to the historic plaque program. There are several advantages associated with this program. Among other things, participation in the plaque program demonstrates a genuine commitment to historic preservation and may urge other property owners to do the same. In addition, historic recognition at the local level may be helpful as preparation for state and national designation, should you choose to pursue such an endeavor. Please be assured that participation in the program does not grant the County any rights to your property. As the property owner, you continue to retain all rights associated with ownership. The plaque is simply a marker, designed to display the historic significance of the property. I have enclosed the application form and instructions for historical designation in hopes that you will consider applying. If you have any questions regarding this correspondence, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Candice E. Perkins Planner 11 October 4, 2005 Fort Collier Civil War Center, INC 1454 Apple Pie Ridge Road Winchester, Virginia 22603 RE: Fort Collier Department of Historic Resources #: 34-165 Property Identification # (PIN): 54 A 81 G Dear Sir or Madam: Frederick County is fortunate to have an abundance of well-preserved historic properties and structures which enhance our area. In an effort to promote historic preservation in Frederick County, the Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) developed the historic property designation program. This program, more commonly referred to as the historic plaque program, enables the County to formally acknowledge the architectural and historic integrity of county structures. The Frederick County Rural Landmarks Survey recognizes Fort Collier as a very late example of the Greek Revival style that was constructed in the late 1860's. The house is surrounded by an earthen fort that was constructed in 1861 under the General Johnston's command to guard Winchester from approaching northern troops. On behalf of the HRAB, I am pleased to extend an invitation to you to apply to the historic plaque program. There are several advantages associated with this program. Among other things, participation in the plaque program demonstrates a genuine commitment to historic preservation and may urge other property owners to do the same. In addition, historic recognition at the local level may be helpful as preparation for state and national designation, should you choose to pursue such an endeavor. Please be assured that participation in the program does not grant the County any rights to your property. As the property owner, you continue to retain all rights associated with ownership. The plaque is simply a marker, designed to display the historic significance of the property. I have enclosed the application form and instructions for historical designation in hopes that you will consider applying. If you have any questions regarding this correspondence, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Candice E. Perkins Planner 11