Talbot County Government - Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

The Talbot County Council has long recognized the importance of saving its historic resources. In 1976 the County Council passed the Talbot County Historic District Ordinance to safeguard and preserve the rich heritage of the County by protecting historic properties and scenic landscapes. The Talbot County Historic District Commission was created at that time to administer the regulations set forth in that ordinance.

The Commission, now called the Historic Preservation Commission, consists of seven County residents appointed by the County Council for three-year terms. They are appointed on the basis of qualifications in architecture, history, historic preservation, advocacy, etc., according to standards established by State and Federal programs.

The Commissioners’ areas of interest are the villages and rural properties in the County, and County-owned resources. Among its activities are the establishment of Historic District Overlay Zones, review of exterior modification to District properties and the nomination of properties for the National Register of Historic Places.

TheTalbot County Historic Preservation Commission holds its regular monthly meetings in Conference Room 1, in the County office building at 215 Bay Street, Easton. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 3 PM. In the event of County holidays meetings are scheduled for the second Monday. Commission agendas, minutes and other items are posted on this page. Public participation is welcomed and encouraged. Resolutions and proceedings are part of the public record.

2013 Meeting Schedule
7 January	6 May	9 September
4 February	3 June	7 October
4 March	1 June	4 November
1 April	5 August	2 December

Please note: the Historic Preservation Commission will not meet in December, 2012.

Upcoming Agenda

2013 Submittal Schedule

Application Forms
Work Permit Application Instructions	Work Permit Application
Work Permit Checklist	Application for Zoning Review
Historic Distric Application Instructions	District Nomination Checklist

Talbot County Historic Preservation Commissioners
NAME	TERM EXPIRES
Mr. Ward Bucher, Chair	July 1, 2014
Mr. Robert Amdur	July 1, 2016
Ms. Alice Marie Gravely	July 1, 2013
Ms. Marsha Kacher	July 1, 2014
Mr. Ronald Mitchell	July 1, 2013
Mr. Jacob Laureska	July 1, 2016
Ms. Dorothy Fenwick	July 1, 2016

Contact Information:

Talbot County Historic Preservation Commission

C/O Office of Planning and Permits

215 Bay Street, Suite 2

Easton, MD 21601

HistoricCommission@talbotcountymd.gov

Phone: 410-770-8030

Fax: 410-770-8043

Planning Staff Resources:

Martin Sokolich msokolich@talbgov.org

Florence Ball fball@talbgov.org

2013 Maryland Preservation Plan

The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) announced a new effort to update Maryland's State Historic Preservation Plan. The goal of the preservation plan is to gain a full understanding of the issues facing historical and cultural resources in Maryland and to identify innovative strategies for their recognition, long term care and enhancement.

MHT is conducting interviews with major stakeholders throughout the spring of 2013 and planning a series of public forums across the state in the early summer. The Trust is also seeking input from citizens in across the state of Maryland with an easy online survey about public opinions and issues, at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MDPRESPLAN.

Minutes Archive

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