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Aug 21, 2026

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Jun 18, 2026

Commission Recommends Historic Designation

The Historic District Commission recommended designating the property at 24 Martins Lane, despite a proposed demolition, in a 4-1 vote. It also recommended approval of two Glenview Mansion landscaping projects, including planting 30 trees.

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May 21, 2026

Commission opposes historic designation for property

The commission voted 3-1 against recommending historic designation for 508 Beall Avenue. It postponed demolition-related evaluations for 24 Martins Lane and 200-A and 200-B Monroe Street to later meetings.

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Apr 16, 2026

Three properties not recommended for designation

The Historic District Commission voted 5-0 not to recommend historic designation for three properties proposed for demolition: 722 Carr Avenue, 1395 Piccard Drive, and 1 Curie Court.

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Mar 19, 2026

718 Beall Avenue Not Recommended for Designation

The commission voted 5-0 not to recommend 718 Beall Avenue for historic designation in connection with a proposed demolition. It also recommended approval of a patio conversion at 401 West Montgomery Avenue, subject to three conditions and completion by May 20, 2026.

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Feb 20, 2026

Commission Acts on Three Demolition Proposals

The Historic District Commission took unanimous 5-0 action on three demolition-related applications: it did not recommend historic designation for properties at 1592 Kimblewick Road and 14625 Rothgeb Drive, and approved a Certificate of Approval for 931 Maple Avenue.

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Briefing

Nov 21, 2025

Deer fencing rules headed for discussion

The Historic District Commission asked to place deer fencing on its next agenda after a resident raised a code violation involving fencing in the West Montgomery Avenue Historic District. The commission also approved its 2026 meeting calendar by a 5-0 vote; no decision changing fencing rules was made.

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Jul 17, 2025

Historic panel approves demolition and tax credits

The Historic District Commission voted 5-0 to approve four historic tax credit applications and a certificate allowing demolition of an historic structure at 100 West Montgomery Avenue. A fifth tax credit application was removed for clarification and will be reviewed at the next meeting.

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May 15, 2025

Commission declines historic designation recommendation

The Historic District Commission voted 4-1 not to recommend historic designation for 809 Westmore Avenue in connection with a demolition request.

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Apr 17, 2025

Commission declines historic designation recommendation

The commission voted 4-0 not to recommend historic designation for 127 Bullard Circle, where the owner requested approval to build a one-story rear addition.

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Feb 21, 2025

Commission Clears Path for Demolition Review

The Historic District Commission voted 5-0 not to recommend historic designation for 109 Charles Street, a property being considered for demolition.

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Briefing

Jan 17, 2025

Historic home addition approved

The commission approved, 5-0, a second-story rear addition and enclosed side porch at 11 Wall Street.

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Dec 20, 2024

Historic preservation plans discussed

The commission approved the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote. It also discussed planning a 2025 Preservation Month event and returning meetings to City Hall, but the minutes record no final decisions on those topics.

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Sep 19, 2024

Historic Tax Credit Application Approved

The commission unanimously approved a historic tax credit application for 405 West Montgomery Avenue by a 5-0 vote.

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Jul 18, 2024

Historic projects and tax credits approved

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved four historic tax credit applications and two certificates of approval for property improvements, including air-conditioning units, a retaining wall, an in-ground pool, and rear-yard landscaping.

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May 16, 2024

Historic tax credits and property work approved

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved four historic tax credit applications and a certificate allowing construction of a retaining wall, steps, walkway, and patio at 315 Baltimore Road.

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Apr 18, 2024

Three Historic Tax Credits Approved

The commission unanimously approved three historic tax credit applications by a 4-0 vote.

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Mar 21, 2024

Duplex approved; two sites not recommended for designation

The commission unanimously approved a certificate to construct a duplex at 107 Fleet Street in the Rockville Heights Historic District. It also recommended against historic designation for properties at 115 North Van Buren Street and 622 Hungerford Drive, both evaluated in connection with proposed demolition.

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Feb 16, 2024

Commission declines historic designation recommendation

The commission unanimously voted not to recommend historic designation for 204 North Van Buren, a decision made in connection with a proposed demolition.

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Jan 19, 2024

Commission Reviews Two Historic Designations

The commission voted 3-2 not to recommend historic designation for 5906 Halpine Road and unanimously recommended designation for 4 Courthouse Square.

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Dec 22, 2023

Commission Approves 110 North Street Demolition Review

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved HDC2024-01144, an evaluation of significance for the proposed demolition at 110 North Street.

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Nov 17, 2023

Historic panel approves demolition, pursues designation

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved a certificate allowing demolition of a designated historic structure at 100 West Montgomery Avenue and directed staff to file a historic-designation nomination for M&T Bank at 4 Courthouse Square.

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Oct 19, 2023

Commission Rejects Basketball Court Proposal

The Historic District Commission unanimously rejected an application to retain a half-court basketball court at 401 West Montgomery Avenue with changes intended to make it less visible.

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Sep 21, 2023

Commission approves historic property changes

The commission unanimously approved two historic tax credit applications and two certificates allowing property improvements. It also conducted a courtesy review of a concept to preserve a front facade while replacing the rest of a building with a new multifamily building and parking area; no approval was recorded for that proposal.

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Jul 20, 2023

Historic tax credits and garage approved

The commission unanimously approved five historic tax credit applications and a certificate allowing construction of a garage/shed with exterior lighting at 203 Forest Avenue.

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