May 13

The Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation
Hearing Agenda

Briefing Session: 12 – 1:00 pm
Regular Session: 1:00 pm


The CHAP Hearing on May 13, 2025 will take place in person at the Phoebe Stanton Boardroom, located on the 8th floor of 417 E. Fayette Street. Please note that a government-issued ID and security screening are required to enter the building.

We are offering a virtual component for this meeting. As this is a new option and we are still adjusting our equipment, we recommend attending in person if your participation is critical. A recording of the meeting will be available on our Department’s YouTube channel a few days after the meeting. 

You may join by computer or smartphone at: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m74f5c156f377e02f006b8beaea5cf917
Webinar number: 2349 534 9590 Webinar password: Baltimore (77373782 when dialing from a phone)
You may join by phone at +1-408-418-9388 or +1-646-992-2010; Access code: 2349 534 9590

You may submit written testimony to Eric Holcomb at eric.holcomb@baltimorecity.gov no later than 5 pm on May 12, 2025. If you require special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please contact Eric Holcomb at least five business days before the hearing. 

Check the Commission’s agenda webpage for updates: https://chap.baltimorecity.gov/may-13
 

12:00 PM   Briefing Session* 

  • General Updates
  • Overview of May Agenda Items
  • Closed Session: Personnel Discussion

1:00 PM   Public Hearing

  • Approval of April 2025 Meeting Minutes
  • Approval of Final Agenda – May 13, 2025    


REGULAR AGENDA 
1:05 PM**

1700 and 1704 West Baltimore Street (Union Square Historic District)
Request: Demolition Hearing I: Determination of Architectural Significance
Applicant: Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development
Staff: Tyriq Charleus

501-507 South Broadway (Fells Point Historic District)
Request: Construct one-story rooftop addition and two-story rear addition, reconstruct tower at 501 S. Broadway and construct new façade at 507 S. Broadway
Applicant: Carballo Architects
Staff: Eddie Leon

1:35 PM

517 South Durham Street (Fells Point Historic District)
Request: Construct garage on façade and second-floor rear addition
Applicant: Carballo Architects
Staff: Eddie Leon

*Please note that part of the briefing session may be closed, as per provisions of the Open Meetings Act.
**Agenda items will be heard in the order listed. All times are approximate and may start before the posted time.