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Votes and actions at a glance: Charles Town historic review meeting, Sept. 9

Charles Town Historic Landmarks Commission · September 9, 2024
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Summary

At its Sept. 9 meeting the body approved three COAs (including 303 West Washington and 219 South George) and one facade-improvement grant (323 East Washington). All motions carried by voice vote; staff to follow up on permits and reimbursement procedures.

Below are the formal outcomes recorded at the Sept. 9 meeting.

Approved motions and follow-up items: - Certificate of Appropriateness — 303 West Washington (projecting PVC sign): motion carried; staff to notify applicant and proceed with permit instructions. - Facade Improvement Grant — 323 East Washington (reimbursement up to $5,000; city 50/50 match): motion carried; reimbursement after work completion and documentation; fund balance $15,000. - Certificate of Appropriateness — 219 South George Street (concept approval with conditions including oval dormer window allowance, replacement of specified stucco with shakes, and matched turret slate): motion carried; applicant to submit final construction documents for permitting.

Other items and next steps: staff will compile survey data and grant resources for consideration of a possible historic-district expansion; staff will follow up on a partial wall repair at the Thompson Ford building and determine whether a COA is required. The meeting adjourned by voice vote.