Commission approves rear-deck replacement for non‑contributing house in Lutherville district

The Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to issue a certificate of appropriateness for a rear‑deck replacement at the Zurusen property on Morris Avenue in the Lutherville historic district.

Staff told commissioners the existing approximately 870‑square‑foot rear deck was deteriorating and likely built around 2000; the owners proposed replacing framing in kind, installing 5/4x6 treated decking, composite fascia and stair risers, and a 36‑inch vinyl railing with square balusters. Staff noted the deck is not visible from the public right of way on Morris Avenue and recommended approval, citing Baltimore County Historic Design Guidelines (Chapter 7) and county code Section 32‑7‑405.

A commissioner moved to approve the staff recommendation; the motion was seconded and commissioners recorded a roll‑call vote with all present voting yes (one commissioner briefly excused). There were no public commenters and no additional conditions recorded in the minutes.

Staff subsequently reported several Part 2 tax‑credit approvals for other properties during the meeting’s reports section, including AC replacements and window replacement approvals with Maryland Historical Trust concurrence.