Sectional Map Amendment MAP2026-127 — 24 Martins Lane Historic District Overlay
Rockville
Description
The council rezoned 24 Martins Lane from R-60 to R-60 (HD), placing the deteriorated Powell Crutchfield House in the Historic District Overlay Zone after a public hearing where the owner's representative opposed and community members — including Crutchfield descendants — strongly supported designation.
Impact summary
Designation would put any alterations or demolition of the deteriorating home under HDC review, preserving the site's role in the historic Hayti community while likely prompting a future demolition request.
Applicant
- Name
- Historic District Commission (owner NRHQ LLC opposed)
- Address
- 24 Martins Lane, Rockville, MDSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 15
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Mayor and Council — September 14, 2026
The council rezoned 24 Martins Lane from R-60 to R-60 (HD), placing the deteriorated Powell Crutchfield House in the Historic District Overlay Zone after a public hearing where the owner's representative opposed and community members — including Crutchfield descendants — strongly supported designation.
Planning Commission — July 22, 2026
A map amendment to rezone the Powell Crutchfield House property from R-60 to R-60 HD (historic district overlay). The commission recommended approval; Mayor and Council hold a public hearing expected September 14.
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