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Berlin historic commission approves fence and driveway at 413 South Main; demolition deferred pending Maryland Historic Trust review
Summary
The Berlin Historic District Commission approved a backyard fence and bluestone driveway at 413 South Main but tabled approval to disassemble or demolish the house until written clearance is received from the Maryland Historic Trust, after the applicant submitted structural-engineer notes about foundation failure.
The Berlin Historic District Commission on July 26 approved an application to install a wooden backyard fence and to surface a driveway at 413 South Main, but delayed any decision on removing a deteriorated historic structure until the Maryland Historic Trust reviews the building.
Applicant Matthew Amy told the commission he plans to salvage historic elements and then, if necessary, remove the structure. He cited a structural-engineer letter that found the foundation swelling, no continuous footer and a risk that lifting the…
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