Two Demoltion Permits Under Consideration?

Note: The HDC has postponed the 408 Great Falls Road evaluation of significance until the July 15th HDC meeting.

The Rockville Historic District Commission will be evaluating the significance of two homes. This review is required if demolition is intended. The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at City Hall at 7:30pm. The two properties involved are the houses located at 408 Great Falls Road and 721 West Montgomery Avenue.

408 Great Falls Road
According to the HDC staff report HDC2010-00511, the applicant requests Evaluation of Significance review by HDC, a step required if demolition is intended. The report states that the property is currently for sale and that the seller is requesting the review with the expectation that a potential buyer would either expand the residence or demolish it. The staff recommendation is to find that the property is eligible for historic designation.

721 West Montgomery Avenue
According to the HDC staff report HDC2010-0512, the applicant requests Evaluation of Significance review by HDC, a step required if demolition is intended. The report states that the owner of the property, the Rockville Seventh Day Adventist Church, plans to demolish the existing building and to construct a parking lot. In the future, the church may construct an annex to the church on the site. The HDC staff recommendation is to find that the property is not eligible for historic designation.

General Membership Meeting

The June WECA General Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at 7pm at the Rockville Presbyterian Church (enter from Harrison Street). The agenda includes the election of officers and a discussion of the demolition permit requested for 408 Great Falls Road.

All Westend residents and welcome and encouraged to attend.