HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 MinutesJANUARY 5,1970.
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning
Commission was held Monday,January 5,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the
Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,John C.Herbst,John F.
Tritle,Ex-Officio Rome F.Schwagel,Planning Director William D.
Jones,James Rooney of the Department of Health,William McDonnell
Baker-Wibberly Consultant,Richard A.Schaub State Planning Depart-
ment,Joseph N.Rowe EDC liaison member,C.Darrell Wurster Dir-
ector of the EDC and Helen McCaffery of the Morning Herald.
Nor present:Richard W.Gross and Harry R.Zimmerman.
The meeting was called to order at 7::40 P.M.
The Minutes of the meeting of December 15,1969 were approved as
written on a motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion
carried.
REPORTS:
The written report of the Maryland Association of Counties Con-
ference held in Baltimore on December 11 will be submitted to the
Commission at the meeting of January 19.The Chairman requested
that copies of the proposed constitution of the Maryland Associa-
tion of Planning Officials be made available to the Commission
members for their information.
COMMUNICATIONS:
A letter from Dr.Joliet,Department of Health,was given to the
Commission members containing his comments concerning the draft
copy of the Comprehensive Development Plan,Phase I,Background
Studies,Vol.2 -Community Facilities.The Chairman referred
Dr.Joliet's comments to the workshop session.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Antietam Battlefield Proposal:
The Planning Director reported that maps in the report of the
impact of the National Park Service proposal to acquire additional
land for Antietam Battlefield are being completed.The Chairman
stated that land is being held by the Defense Department for a
satelite station planned for 1970-71.The Chairman asked that the
EDC consider the proposal not only for looking at the economic
growth but the tourism potential for the County.
Subdivision Regulations:
The Planning Director reported that the technical committee would
meet in a technical workshop on January 9,1970.
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Flood Plai~Studies:
Remains the same.The Chairman reported that Mr.Shields,Soil
Scientist,Soil Conservation Service,will be in the County on
January 12 -13th to delineate drainage areas.
Land Use Maps and EDP Cards:
Mr.Jones reported that the EDP Cards should soon be available.
Industrial Liaison Committee:
The Chairman reported that this group has been meeting and that
their comments should be available late in January.
Public Informaiton Program:
A report on the activities of this Committee is expected at the
next regular meeting.
Draft of Article 66B:
Mr.Tritle moved that the draft of Article 66B be removed from the
agenda under Unfinished Business since it has not crystalized
in the legislature.Seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
Meeting wi th the County Commiss,ioners -Roads:
Mr.Schwagel said that the County Commissioners are interested
in scheduling this meeting after February 1.
population,Housing,Community Facilities and Economic Reports
from Baker-Wibberly:
Mr.William McDonnell gave a progress report on the percentage
of work completed in the "701"activities and presented Invoice No.
4980 in the amount of $2,999.21 for the completion of this work.
Mr.Schwagel moved,Mr.Tritle seconded the motion for the Chair-
man to review this invoice and take the necessary action.Motion
carried.
The Chairman requested that a complete scheduling of all "701"
activities be made available at the workshop meeting and that Mr.
Jones meet with Mr.Wibberly and consultants to work into the
scheduling,the Capital Improvements Program and Subdivision .Reg-
ulations.He also requested Mr.McDonnell to make available the
Fire and Police segments which are missing in the Phase I report.
OTHER BUSINESS:
The Chairman requested that the Commission's Annual Report be
prepared for review.
Mr.Wurster introduced Mr.Joseph N.Rowe,EDC Liaison member of
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and
Zoning Commission will be held Monday,January 19,1970 at 7:30
P.M.in the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.on a motion by Mr.Tritle,
seconded by Mr.Schwagel.Motion carried.
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JANUARY 19,1970.
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning
Commission was held Monday,January 19,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the
Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice Chairman Richard W.
Gross,EX-Officio Rome F.Schwagel,John C.Herbst,Planning Dir-
ector W.D.Jones,James Rooney of the Department of Health,
Donald L.Spickler and Helen McCaffery of the Herald Mail.
Not present:Harry R.Zimmerman and John F.Tritle.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M.
The Minutes of the meeting of January 5,1970 were adopted as
submitted on a motion by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.Herbst.
Motion carried.
REPORTS:
Mr.Gross presented a written report regarding the Conference of
the Maryland Association of Counties held in Baltimore on Dec-
ember 11.Mr.Gross called attention to various segments of the
report of significant interest to the members.Copies of the
proposed Constitution of the Maryland Association of Planning
Officials were made available to the Commission members.
Mr.Schwagel moved that the draft of the proposed Constitution be
given to the County Attorney for his review and that recommen-
dations for the clarification of the wording of the document be
presented to the Maryland Association of Planning Officials.
Mr.Herbst seconded the motion.Motion carried.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
A bill from Hagerstown Bookbinding and Printing Company for cal-
endar refills in the amount of $3.37 was approved for payment
on a motion by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.Schwagel.Motion car-
ried.
A bill from Baker-Wibberly and Associates,Invoice No.
dated April 1969 in the amount of $488.45 was approved
ment on a motion by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.Herbst.
carried.
4850 and
for pay-
Motion
A letter from American Tele-Systems requesting a meeting with
the Planning Commission was read.It was recommended that
representatives of this company be invited to attend the meeting
of February 16.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Antietam Battlefield Proposal:
Mr.Schwagel moved that the availability of State and Federal
monies for the Antietam Battlefield proposal be checked into
by the Chairman and such study to be presented .to the County
Commissioners.Mr.Herbst seconded the motion.Motion carried.
Proposed Subdivision Regulations:
The Planning Director reported that the technical workshops are
continuing and that progress is being made in the rewriting of
the proposed regulations.
Flood Plain Studies:
Remains the same.The Chairman reported that the Soil Conser-
vation Service is working with the Department of Health on
drainage type soils in the County and that it is hoped that
there will be a report in the near future.
Industrial Liaison Committee:
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Industrial~iaison Committee:
Remains the same.
Public Information Program:
The Chairman reported that he had received many requests to have
a member of the Commission speak to students and other interested
groups concerning the Planning program.
Mr.Schwagel moved that response to these requests be limited to
High Schools and that the responsibility for the workload be
handled by the Commission members.Mr.Herbst seconded the
motion.Motion carried.
Meeting with the County Commissioners -Roads:
Mr.Schwagel reported that the County Commissioners were ready
to set a date in February for this meeting to set policies and
procedures on the proposed roads in the Master Plan of Highways
for Washington County~The date of February 10,2:00 P.M.was
tentatively set with the alternate date being the week following.
Population,Housing,Community Facilities and Economic Reports
from Baker Wibberly:
Remains the same.·
"701"Comprehensive Program Scheduling:
Will be received at a later date.
NEW BUSINESS:
P &Z Office Accomodations:
Mr.Schwagel moved to have the opportunity to discuss with the
Chairman of the Planning Commission,the Planning Director,the
County Engineer and Mr.Parsley,the proposed physical changes
in the Planning and Zoning office accomodations also considering
the future requirements of the Planning Commission and the space
for same.Mr.Gross seconded the motion.Motion carried.
Mr.Herbst moved that since the Planning Commission is without
an Executive Director,the Chairman and the EX~Officio member
meet to set policies,procedures and ~~X±~±~g priorities and
outline a future program for the Commission.Mr.Schwagel
seconded the motion.Motion carried.
Professional Legal Aid:
After some discussion concerning the time involved in technical
workshops spent by the County Attorney on the proposed Subdivision
Regulations,Mr.Schwagel moved to speak to Mr.Strine and Mr.
Kirk regarding the matter of proceeding with the legal aspects of
the proposed regulations.Mr.Herbst seconded the motion.Motion
carried.
Preliminary Plats:
Heritage Estates:Reviewed by the Planning Director.Continuation
recommended.
Mr.Herbst moved that the Preliminary application of Heritage
Estates be continued until additional information is received.
Mr.Gross seconded the motion.Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS,CONTD:
Preliminary Plats,contd:
Henry Barnhart:Reviewed by the Planning Director.Continuation
recommended.
Mr.Gross moved to continue this application for RXRRXxA~~K~XRi
Preliminary Approval until the next meeting subject to review by the
County Engineer.Mr.Herbst seconded the motion.Motion carried.
Final Plats:
Allen H.Martin:
MeKxxR~exRxxRxex:Reviewed by the Planning Director.Continuation
recommended.
Mr.Gross moved to continue this application for Final Approval
since it is classified under the Master Plan of Highways.Mr.
Herbst seconded the motion.Motion carried.
Elmer A.Stone:
recommended.
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Continuation
Mr.Schwagel moved to continue this application for Final Approval
for additional information.Mr.Gross seconded the motion.Motion
carried.
Conococheague Manor:Reviewed by the Planning Director.Continu-
ation recommended.
M~.Schwagel moved that this subdivision be continued subject to the
review of the county Engineer.Mr.Gross seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Van Lear,Section "7":Reviewed by the Planning Director.Con-
tinuation recommended.
Mr.Gross moved that this application for Final Approval be contin-
ued sUbject to approval by the County Engineer and establishing
suitable escrow with the County Commissioners.Mr.Herbst seconded
the motion.Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr.Gross announced the meeting of the Washington County Municipal
League at the National Restaurant in Hancock on January 26 at
6:30 P.M.and invited the Commission to attend.
The Maryland State Roads Commission will hold a hearing at South
Hagerstown High School on February 25,1970 at 7:30 P.M.con-
cerning the proposed elimination of the grade crossings on the
Downsville Pike and Wilson Boulevard.
Mr.Spickler reported that John Cavallo had contacted him concern-
ing the status of the proposed playground park in Orchard Hills.
The Chairman said that as Liaison Officer for the acquisition and
developemnt of parks and open space in Washington County,he
would look into the matter.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning
Commission will be held Monday,February 2,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in
the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M.on a motion by Mr.Gross,
seconded by Mr.Schwagel.Motion carried.
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FEBRUARY 2,1970
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning
Commission was held February 2,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the Con-
ference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice Chairman Richard W.
Gross,EX-Officio Rome F.Schwagel,John C.Herbst,John F.Tritle,
Harry R.Zimmerman,William D.Jones,Planning Director,Richard
A.Schaub State Planning Department,Richard Keister Consultant,
Mr.Howard Gilbert attorney,Mr.and Mrs.Roulette,Dennis Miller
of Potomac Edison,Leroy Burkner,Donald L.Spickler and Helen
McCaffery of the Morning Herald and Phil Ebersole of the Daily
Mail.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M.
The Minutes of the meeting of January 19,1970 were approved as
submitted on a motion by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.Tritle.
Motion carried.
REPORTS:
The revised copy of the Annual Report was approved for presenta-
tion to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday,February 3,
1970 on a motion by Mr.Tritle,seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion
carried.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
A bill in the
Pos t from ihe
ment.Motion
carried.
amount of $8.00 for the Baltimore Sun and
Hagerstown News Distributors was approved
by Mr.Zimmerman,seconded by Mr.Gross.
Washington
for pay-
Motion
A letter from the State Roads Commission dated January 14,1970
was read to the Commission regarding the hearing on the State
Roads Commission's proposal to eliminate the rail crossing of
the Norfolk and Western Rail Crossing on Maryland Route 632.
Resolution was made for the Planning and Zoning Commission to be
represented at the hearing in support of the SRC proposal.Motion
by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion carried.
A letter from the State Roads Commission dated January 21,1970
in reference to the proposed improvement of Maryland Route 67 from
the Yarrowsburg Road to 0.35 miles south of Gapland hearing to
be held at the Pleasant Valley Elementary School on March 4,
1970 at 7:30 P.M.was read to the Commission.
Resolution was made that the Planning and Zoning Commission be
represented at the hearing in support of the SRC proposal.Motion
by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
A letter to the Planning Director from Andrew Boesel of the Wash'-
ington Center for Metropolitan Studies concerning.the statewide
public manpower plan being developed by the Center for the Mary-
land Department of State Planning was read to the Commission.
Mr.Schwagel moved that the Planning Director work on this study
at his discretion and after completion submit to the Commission
for the necessary action.Mr.Gross seconded.Motion carried.
A letter from Callas Contractors in confirmation of the telephone
conversation regarding the physical changes in the Planning and
Zoning office was read for the information of the Commission.
A letter from Mr ..Daniel Rohrer,Regional Economic Development
Commission was read requesting that a replacement for Mr.Spickler
be designated for representation on the Council for Appalachia
Maryland.
Mr.Herbst moved that the Chairman or his designee represent the
Planning Commission on the Council.Mr.Tritle seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
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BILLS AND COMMUN ICA'rI ONS ,CONTD:
A letter f~om Mr.John Cavallo requesting additional information
concerning the proposed play ground park in the Orchard Hills area
was read to the Commission..
Mr.Schwagel moved that this matter be carried on the agenda under
Old and Unfinished Business until appropriations can be determined
for the coming year and that Mr.Cavallo be notified of this action.
Mr.Zimmerman seconded the motion.Motion carried.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Antietam Battlefield Proposal:
The Chairman reported that the State had been contacted to see if
monies were available for such a study and will notify the Commis-
sion when they have looked into the situation.
Proposed Subdivision Regulations:
The Planning Director reported that the revision of the Preliminary
Draft of the proposed Subdivision Ordinance is 90 percent complete.
Flood Plain Studies:
Remains the same.
Land Use Map and EDP Cards:
The Planning Director reported that the print-out was received on
January 23,1970.Mr.Gross moved that this item of business be
removed from the agenda under Old Business.Seconded by Mr.Schwagel.
Motion carired.
Industrial Liaison Committee:
Remains the same.
Public Information Program:
Remains the same.
Meeting with the County Commissioners -Roads:
The meeting with the Washington County Commissioners concerning roads
in the County is scheduled for February 10,1970 at 2:00 P.M.in
the office of the County Commissioners.Mr.Gross moved to remove
this item of business from the agenda under Unfinished Business.
Seconded by Mr.Schwagel.Motion carried.
Population,Housing,Community Facilities and Economic Reports from
Baker Wibberly:"701"Comprehensive Planning Schedule:
Mr.Keister consultant with the firm of Baker-wibberly reported that
a letter conf~rming the complete scheduling for the completion of
these "701"activities will be received by the Commission.
Planning and Zoning Office Accomodations:
Revamping of office space is underway.
Professional Legal Aid:
Mr.Schwagel reported that he had talked to Mr.Strine and asked him
to let him know if additional legal aid is needed.
NEW BUS!NESS:
Mr.Schwagel moved to pay Baker-Wibberly Invoice No.5027 in the
amount of $5,487.12 for percentage of work completed.Motion
seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS,CONTD:
Loan of Typewriter and Tape Recorder:
The Chairman asked that a letter expressing the appreciation of
the Commission be prepared for Colonel O'Keefe of the Office of
Civil Defense for the continued use of the tape recorder cur-
rently being used for the recordation of the meetings of the
Commission.Mr.Gross has made a typewriter available to the
Planning Director for his use.
Announcement of the Maryland Municipal League Congress of Cities
Meeting in Annapolis on February 4,1970 was made by Mr.Gross
who extended an invitation to the members of the commission.
Planning Director will attend.
Property Maps:
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Mr.Schwagel moved that a set of property maps for Washington
County be acquired and updated as soon as possible.Mr.Tritle
seconded the motion.Motion carried.
Subdivision Control Regulations:
Preliminary Plats:
Heritage Estates:Reviewed by the Planning Director.Contin-
uation recommended.
Mr.Herbst moved that this application for Preliminary Approval
be continued since no additional information had been received.
Mr.Gross seconded the motion.Motion carried.
Henry Barnhart:Reviewed by the Planning Director.Preliminary
Approval recommended to the 3 Lots in Section 1,continuation of
the 6 Lots in Section 2 until right-of -way is established.
Mr.Schwagel moved that Preliminary Approval be given to Section
1 and that Section 2 be continued in accordance with the above
recommendations.Mr.Tritle seconded the motion.Motion carried.
Waters Acres by Annie Jenkins:Reviewed by the Planning Director.
Prellmlnary Approval recommended.
Mr.Schwagel moved to grant Preliminary Approval since all re-
quirements and conditions have been met.Mr.Herbst seconded the
motion.Motion carried.
Final Plats:
Allen H.Martin:Reviewed by the Planning Director.Final
Approval recommended.
Mr.Tritle moved to grant Final Approval to the subdivision of
land on the above recommendation.Seconded by Mr.Zimmerman.
Motion carried.
Elmer A.Stone:Reviewed by the Planning Director.Final Approval
recommended SUbject to State roads approval.
Mr.Herbst moved to grant Final Approval SUbject to the above
recommendations.Mr.Zimmerman seconded the motion.Motion
carried.
Conococheague Manor:Reviewed by the Planning Director.Final
Approval recommended subject to approval of the County Engineer
and suitable guarantee for completion of the streets and drainage
easements.
Mr.Tritle moved to grant Final Approval subject to the above
recommendations.Mr.Gross seconded the motion.Motion carried.
the Planning Director.Final
Engineering Approval and es-
the County Commissioners for
Reviewed by
Approval recommended subject to
tablishing suitable escrow with
completion of streets.
Mr.Tritle moved to grant Final Approval subject to the above
recommendations.Mr.Herbst seconded the motion.Motion carried.
Arboranda Estates:
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Final Plats,contd:
Van Lear,Section "7":Reviewed by the Planning Director.
continuation recommended.
Mr.Schwagel moved to continue Section "7"of Van Lear Manor for
additional information.Mr.Zimmerman seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr.Tritle moved to discontinue the
Sun and Washington Post newspapers.
Motion carried.
subscriptions for the Baltimore
Mr.Herbst seconded the motion.
Mr.Gross reported that he and the Planning Director had gone to
North High School on January 27 to show a film and speak to one
of the Senior classes in response to a request for information.
Mr.Schaub of the Maryland State Planning Department reported that
a hearing will be held on Article 66B in Cumberland at the Allegany
Community College on February 11,7:30 P.M.The Commission will
receive written invitations to attend.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:32
P.M.Motion by Mr.Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Zimmerman.Motion
carried.
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FEBRUARY 16,1970.
The meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission
was held Monday,February 16,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the Conference
Room of the Court House Annex.
The meeting was called to order at7:40 P.M.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice Chairman Richard W.
Gross,John C.Herbst,John F.Tritle,Harry R.Zimmerman,Rome F.
Schwagel,Planning Director William D.Jones,James Rooney of the
Department of Health and Helen McCaffery of the Herald Mail.
The Minutes of the meeting of February 2,1970 were approved as sub-
mitted on a motion by Mr.Zimmerman,seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion
carried.
REPORTS:
The request for information from Mr.Boesel of the Washington Center
for Metropolitan Studies was transferred to the EX-Officio member,
Mr.Schwagel for the necessary action.Motion by Mr.Gross,
seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion carried.
BILLS.AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr.Schwagel moved to recind the motion of the meeting of February
2,to pay a bill in the amount of $8.00 for the Baltimore Sun and
the Washington Post newspapers and to pay the adjusted amount of
$6.33,and to pay $25.83 for office supplies from Hays.Motion
seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
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BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS,CONTD:
American Tele-Systems Request:
The Chairman requested that this matter be continued on the
agenda under Old Business instead of Communications.
Property Maps:
The Chairman confirmed,for the information of the members,that
the new County property maps have been ordered.
Mr.Gross moved that this item of business be removed from the
agenda.Seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion carried.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Antietam Battlefield Proposal:
The Chairman reported that no information had been received
from the State.This item will be continued on the agenda
under Unfinished Business.
Proposed Subdivision Regulations:
The Planning Director reported that there were a few legal points
still under study by the County Attorney concerning the pro-
posed Subdivision Regulations.Completion is expected in about
one week.Workshop meetings will be scheduled for review by the
Planning Commission to be followed by public hearing.
Flood Plain Studies:
Remains the same.
Industrial Liaison Committee:
The Chairman reported that the Industrial Liaison Committee has'
.~acted upon the various pieces of material provided them
and will continue liaison.Mr.Gross moved that this item of
business be removed from the agenda.Seconded by Mr.Herbst.
Motion carried.
Public Information Program:
Progress is being made.
Population,Housing,Community Facilities and Economic Reports
from Baker-Wibberly:
These reports are expected from the consultant within the next
few days.Continued for the next meeting.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Schedule:
A confirmation of scheduling of "701"activities has been received
and is proceeding on schedule.
Professional Legal Aid:
Mr.Schwagel reported on the need for professional legal aid at
the last meeting.Mr.Gross moved to remove this item from the
agenda.Seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
Planning and Zoning Office Accomodations:
The request for revamping of office space for the Planning and
Zoning staff has been satisfied.Mr.Gross moved to discontinue
this matter on the agenda.Mr.Tritle seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS,
A dinner meeting of the Maryland Municipal League will be held on
February 23,,,1970 at Jim's Always Restaurant at 6:30 P.M.con-
cerning the Water and Sewer Plan for Washington County.All
members and staff were invited to attend.Mr.Gross stressed
that a standing invitation was extended to the Commission to
attend all Municipal League meetings and asked that Mr.Schwagel
represent the County Commissioners at the meeting.Mr.Schwagel
recommended that a consultant from the firm of Baker-Wibberly
be invited to attend.
Mr.Frush reported that all of the parks that were presented
for acquisition and developemnt have been finalized and that
the Parks Board can now proceed with their construction ac-
cording to the plans submitted and approved by the State
Liaison Officer.He also stated that new monies would be avail-
able soon and asked Mr.Gross to tell the municipalities to
look at their park projects,determine their needs and submit
them to the County Commissioners or to him,as Liaison Officer
for the County,so that these funds can be acquired.Chairman
Frush commended Mr.Jones for feeding the needed information
and material as rapidly as possible so that the schedule was
met and the applications completed.
Subdivision Control RegUlations:
Heritage Estates:Reviewed by the Planning Director.Prelimi-
nary Approval recommended subject to:
1.30'R!W from the center line of Reichard Road.
2.70'set back line from center line of road.
3.Engineering Approval.
Mr.Zimmerman moved Preliminary Approval be granted subject to
the above recommendations.Mr.Gross seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Henry Barnhart:Reviewed by the Planning Director.Continuation
recommended for additional information.
Mr.Gross moved to continue this subdivision for the next meeting
for additional information.Mr.Tritle seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Sycamore Heights:Reviewed by the Planning Director.Prelim-
inary Approval recommended SUbject to:
1.State Roads approval.
2.county Engineering requriements.
Mr.Schwagel moved to grant Preliminary Approval SUbject to the
above recommendations.Mr.Gross seconded.Motion carried.
Woodmoor,Section "B":Reviewed by the Planning Director.Pre-
liminary Approval recommended subject to County Engineer's re-
quirements.
Mr.Herbst moved to grant Preliminary Approval to Woodmoor,
Section "B",subj'ect to the the above requirements.Mr.Sch-
wagel seconded the motion.Motion carried.
Wilbur E.Deibert:Reviewed by the Planning Director.Pre-
liminary Approval recommended subject to the following require-
ments:
1.70'set back line from center line of road.
2.30'R!W from center line of road.
3.County Engineering Approval.
4.Site line at intersection of roads.
5.Drainage easements on Lots 1 and 4.
Mr.Zimmerman mo~ed to grant Preliminary Approval subject to the
above requirements.Mr.Herbst seconded the motion.Motion
carried.
Blanche Eichelberger Subdivision,Lane's Run Road:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Continuation recommended for
additional information.
Continued for the next meeting.No motion.
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OTHER BUSINESS:
A letter from Mr.Garland Groh,Groh Realty Company,was read
to the Commission concerning a transfer of land as a gift.
This letter was referred to the Planning Director for his
review and recommendation.Motion by Mr.Gross,seconded by
Mr.Schwagel.Motion carried.
Draft of Article 66B:
The Chairman ptated that he had prepared a letter to the
Maryland Planning and Zoning Law Study Commission submitting
this Commission's favorable recommendation in support of the
proposed draft of Article 66B.
Mr.Gross moved that a letter be drafted to the County Com-
missioners giving them a favorable recommendation to the
proposed draft of Aritcle 66B.Mr.Tritle seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Mr.Schwagel pointed out that the Maryland County Commissioner's
Association highly endorses the proposed draft.
The Chairman announced that there will be a ribbon cutting
for the opening of the Census office on the 27th of February
at 11:00 A.M.at 55 East Washington Street and asked that
members and staff be present.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.Motion by Mr.Zimmerman,
seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
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MARCH 2,19 70
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning
Commission was held Monday,March 2,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the
Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,John C.Herbst,John F.
Tritle,Harry R.Zimmerman,Richard J.Walla,William D.Jones
Planning Director,James Rooney of the Department of Health,
Richard Keister Consultant,Richard Schaub of the State Plan-
ning Department and Donald L.Spickler.
Not present:Vice Chairman Richard W.Gross and Rome F.Schwagel.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M.
The Minutes of the meeting of February 16,1970 were approved as
written on a motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Tritle.
Motion carried.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
A bill in the amount of $18.05 for prints of property maps was
approved for payment.Motion by Mr.Zimmerman,seconded by
Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
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Groh Realty Company:
A letter from the County Attorney was read concerning the trans-
fer of 9.46 acres of land from Mr.Garland Groh to the Emanuel
Baptist Temple as a gift.Mr.strine ruled that the gift of land
does not constitute a violation of the Washington County Subdi-
vision Regulations.Mr.Walla moved that Mr.Strine's letter and
a cover letter be forwarded to Mr.Groh stating that the proposed
transfer of land does not present a problem with the Subdivision
Ordinance.Mr.Zimmerman seconded the motion.Motion carried.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Antietam Battlefield Proposal:
The Chairman said that he hoped to have a report in the near
future.
Proposed Subdivision Regulations:
Draft copies of the revision of the proposed Subdivision Ordin-
ance were given to the Commission members for review prior to a
workshop meeting tentatively set for March 11,1970 at 1:00 P.M.
in the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
American Television Systems:
Mr.Walla moved that this item of business be removed from the
agenda until such time as representatives of this company make
contact to meet with the Commission.Mr.Zimmerman seconded the
motion.Motion carried.
Flood Plain Studies:
Remains the same.
Public Information Program:
Progress is being made.Mr.Zimmerman reported that more infor-
mation is needed to complete this program.
Population,Housing,Community Facilities and Economic Reports
from Baker-Wibberly:
These reports are now being reviewed.Mr.Keister said that
Article VI is expected to be delivered this week.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
proceeding on schedule.
NEW BUSINESS:
Transfer of Funds:
The Chairman requested that part of the monies set aside in the
budget for temporary salaries and the remainder of the Executive
Director's salary be transferred to account 1069.2.1 a,for
legal fees so that matters for legal review are not held up,
subject to the approval of the County Commissioners.Motion by
Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion carried.
Property Maps:
The Planning Director reported that the property maps ordered from
the State had arrived.He requested policy decision in keeping
the maps updated.Mr.Tritle moved to have the Ex-Officio member
consult with the Chairman before any action is taken.Mr.Walla
seconded the motion.Motion carried.
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SUbdivision Control Regulations:
Henry Barnhart,Section 2,Six Lots:Reviewed by the Planning
Dlrector.Contlnuatlon recommended.Mr.Zimmerman moved to
continue this application for Preliminary Approval for Engin-
eering approval and Health Department Approval.Mr.Tritle
seconded the motion.Motion carried.
Blanche Eichelberger,Lane's Run Road:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Preliminary Approval recom-
mended.30'R/W suggested by the County Engineering Department.
Mr.Zimmerman moved,seconded by Mr.Walla,to grant Preliminary
Approval to this subdivision of lots.Motion carried.
Wilbur E.Deibert:A letter from Mr.Seibert,dated March 2,
1970 regarding Preliminary plat conditions of approval was read
to the Commission.The Commission resolved that the Preliminary
plat conditions of approval dated February 16,1970 be complied
with in the preparation of the Final Plat.
Final Plats:
Brightwood Acres,Section "D":Reviewed by the Planning Director.
Final Approval recommended subject to requirements of the County
Engineer.
Mr.Tritle moved to grant Final Approval subject to the require-
ments of the County Engineer.Mr.Zimmerman seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Brightwood Acres,Section "E":Reviewed by the Planning Director.
Final Approval recommended subject to the approval of the County
Engineer.
Mr.Herbst moved to grant Final Approval sUbject to Engineering
approval.Mr.Walla seconded the motion.Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr.Keister reported on the percentage of work completed on the
Comprehensive Planning project and presented a bill in the
amount of $6,071.45.The Commission requested that action on
this be deferred.Mr.Richard Schaub,Maryland State Planning
Deaprtment representative stated that after consideration by the
Commission,his department was responsible under the contract
for payment of "701"work completed.
Mr.Spickler requested that his name be included on the mailing
list of persons receiving the approved Minutes of the Commission.
Mr.Herbst moved,seconded by Mr.Zimmerman that this Commission
extend the courtesy of sending the approved Minutes to anyone
making this request.Motion carried.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning
Commission will be held Monday,March 16,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in
the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P.M.on a motion by Mr.Walla,
seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
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MARCH 16,1970.
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning
Commission was held Monday,March 16,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the
Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Ex-Officio Rome F.Sch-
wagel,John C.Herbst,John F.Tritle,Richard J.Walla,Daniel
Sheedy,Mr.and Mrs.Sydney Machat,Leroy Burkner,Mr.Bond of
the Department of Health and Helen McCaffery of the Herald Mail.
Not present:Vice-Chairman Richard W.Gross and Harry R.Zim-
merman.
The Minutes of the meeting of March 2,1970 were approved as
amended.Motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion
carried.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr.Schwagel moved to pay Invoice No.5087 from the firm of
Baker-Wibberly dated February 28,1970 in the amount of $6,071.45,
effective March 3,1970.Mr.Walla seconded the motion.Motion
carried.
that
The request/~x the monies of the Executive Director's salary be
transferred to account No.1069.21 was approved by the County
-Commissioners.
Mr.Walla moved to transfer $4,000.00 from account 1069.11 to
account 1069.21 for legal fees.Mr.Tritle seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Mr.Tritle moved to pay a bill in the amount of $1,030.00
Mr.Strine for legal services to the Planning Commission.
Schwagel seconded the motion.Motion carried.
from
Mr.
A bill from Hays for office supplies in the amount of $10.00
was approved for payment on a motion by Mr.Schwagel,seconded
by Mr.Tritle.Motion carried.
A letter from Mr.Pue,County Engineer,was read to the Commis-
sion regarding developments received prior to the adoption of
the new Master Plan of Highways.It was suggested that a letter
be prepared to Mr.Pue informing him that all subdivision plats
are reviewed by the Planning Commission in relation to the
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Master Plan of Highways for
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Antietam Battlefield Proposal:
Information is expected in the near future.
Proposed Subdivision Regulations:
The Planning Director distributed copies of the final text of
the proposed new Subdivision Ordinance for Washington County to
the members of the Commission.
Mr.Schwagel moved that the Public Hearing on the proposed new
Ordinance be held on April 2,1970 at the Washington County
Court House at 7:30 P.M.Copies of the Ordinance to be avail-
able to the public in the office of the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission from Friday,March 20,and that the Hearing be advertised
in the daily newspapers on the 20th and the 27th of March.Motion
seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
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Flood Plain Studies:
Remains the same.
Public Information Program:
Remains the same.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
Mr.Schwagel moved that the administration of ~oning be consid-
ered by the legal committee consisting of Mr.Strine as Chair-
man,Mr.Rooney and Mr.Jones,the full Commission to attend the
first hour of the legal workshop.Mr.Herbst seconded the
motion.Motion carried.
Blanche Eichelberger Subdivision,Lane's Run Road:
Mr.Schwagel moved that at the request of the County Enigneer,
request be made for 30 foot R/W from center line of the road.
Mr.Herbst seconded the motion.Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
A meeting of the Municipal League was announced for March 23,
at 6:30 P.M.at the Boonsboro Fire House.
Subdivision Control Regulations:
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Henry Barnhart,Section 2,Six Lots:
information.
ADJOURNMENT:
continued for additional
There being no other business,the meeting was adjourned at
8:05 P.M.
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Donald R.Frush,Chairman
APRIL 6,1970
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and
Zoning Commission was held Monday,April 6,1970 at 7:30 P.M.
in the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,John C.Herbst,John
F.Tritle,Harry R.Zimmerman,Richard J.Walla,Ex-Officio
Rome F.Schwagel,W.D.Jones Planning Director,James Rooney
of the Department of Health,Helen McCaffery of the Herald
and Phil Ebersole of the Daily Mail.
Not present:Richard W.Gross.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M.
The Minutes of the meeting of March 16,1970 were approved as
read on a motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.Zimmerman.
Motion carried.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
The Chairman asked for a motion that the position of Chairman
rotate yearly so that the workload required of the Chairman
would be shared.Motion by Mr.Zimmerman,seconded by Mr.
Tritle.Motion carried.
Mr.Herbst nominated Mr.Frush to serve as Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission for the coming year.
merman seconded the nomination.
of the
Mr.Zim-
Mr.Tritle moved that nominations for Chairman be closed.Mr.
Walla seconded the Motion.Mr.Frush was unanim9usly elected
to serve as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr.Walla was elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Planning
and Zoning Commission on a motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded by
Mr.Zimmerman.Unanimously elected.
After some discussion,it was decided to elect a Treasurer when
the need becomes apparent.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Bills for $8.46 IBM,Herald Mail for advertising the Public
Hearing of the proposed Subdivision Ordinance $46.62 and to
the Board of Education for office supplies $20.75 were approved
.for payment on a motion by Mr.Tritle,seconded by Mr.Zimmer-
man.Motion carried.
Mr.Zimmerman moved to authorize payment of Invoice No.5123
from the firm of Baker-Wibberly for percentage of work com-
pleted in the amount of $5,368.44.Seconded by Mr.Tritle.
Motion carried.
A letter from David H.Fisher,Chairman-Director of the State
Roads Commission,was read to the Commission regarding par-
ti~ipation of the Planning Commission in the National Highway
Functional Classification and Needs Study.
Mr.Schwagel moved that the Planning Commission contact Mr.
C.Robert Shinham in order that he might meet with the Wash-
ington County Commissioners to discuss this program in relation
to the Master Plan of Highways for Washington County.Mr.
Zimmerman seconded the motion.Motion carried.
A letter from J.Harold Seibert requesting a hearing was re-
ferred to Mr.Strine,County Attorney for his legal interpre-
tation regarding Right-of-Way recommendations of the Engineering
Department.Motion by Mr.Zimmerman,seconded by Mr.Herbst.
Motion carried.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Antietam Battlefield Proposal:
Mr.Walla moved that this item of business be discontinued on
the agenda.Seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion carried.
Proposed Subdivision Ordinance:
The transcript of the public Hearing on the new proposed Sub-
division Ordinance held on April 2,1970 will be considered
at a workshop meeting on April 15,1970 at 1:00 P.M.
Flood Plain Studies:
Remains the same.
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Public Information Program:
Remains the same.
"7 01 "Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
Delayed for about one week for materials to be received.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr.Jones reported that maps had been received from the State
Roads Commission showing the landscape plans and specifi-
cations for Interstate 70.
SUbdivision Control Regulations:
Henry Barnhart,Section 2,Six Lots:
Continued for more information.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Letters from the Chewsville Civic Association and the Orchard
Hills Community Group in support of the proposed Subdi-
vision Ordinance were received.
Mr.Frush requested Mr.Rooney as liaison member of the
Department of Health,to submit his suggestions made in a
workshop meeting for consideration in the finalizing of the
proposed Subdivision Ordinance.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission will be held Monday,April 20,1970 at 7:30 P.M.
in the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
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Donald R.Frusn,-Ch-airman
APRIL 20,1970.
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held
Monday,April 20,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the Conference Room of
the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman Richard J.
Walla,John C.Herbst,John F.Tritle,Harry R.Zimmerman,W.D.
Jones Planning Director,James Rooney of the Department of Health,
Daniel Sheedy,Helen McCaffery of the Morning Herald and Phil
Ebersole of the Daily Mail.
Not present:Richard W.Gross.
The meeting was called to order at 7.:40 P.M.
The Minutes of the meeting of April 6,1970 were approved as
amended on a motion by Mr.Tritle,seconded by Mr.Walla.
Motion carried.
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BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Bills from Hays for office supplies $4.41,Mrs.Lois Malott for
recording the Public Hearing $64.00 and Invoice No.5155,dated
April 13,1970 in the amount of $1,800.00 from the firm of Baker-
Wibberly and Associates were approved for payment on a motion by
Mr.Tritle,seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
A letter from Mr.C.Robert Shinham Bureau of Highway Planning
was read to the Commission.Enclosed were copies of the tenta-
tive 1990 urbanized-in-fact boundary for Hagerstown,Washington
County,Maryland.Mr.Shinham requested that the boundary as
delineated be reviewed along with the projected population figures
and a copy returned to him with comments.
Two letters from the Garland E.Groh Realty Company were read
stating Mr.Groh's intention to transfer two parcels of land as
gifts and asking for confirmation in writing from the Planning
Commission that this transaction does not violate the present
Subdivision Ordinance.Mr.Zimmerman moved,seconded by Mr.
Herbst that Mr.Groh be notified to this effect.Motion carried.
A letter from Maryland Mobilehomes Association,Inc.was read to
the Commission requesting an appointment with the Planning and
Zoning Commission to show a film about mobile homes.Mr.Tritle
moved to invite the Maryland Mobile Homes Association to attend
one of the regularly scheduled meetings held on the third Monday
·of each month.Mr.Zimmerman seconded the motion.Motion carried.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Proposed Subdivision Ordinance:
The Chairman will arrange for two dates to be submitted to the
Commission to review the Subdivision Regulations and the trans-
cript of the Public Hearing.
Copies of S.B.356 will be made available to the members for their
information.
Flood Plain Studies:
The Chairman reported that the Corps of Engineers are in the
Antietam stream area conducting studies at the present time.
Public Information Program:
Remains the same.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
Delayed for one week pending receipt of material.
NEW BUSINESS:
Budget:
Reclassification of Secretary from Secretary II to Secretary III
was changed in the budget.Motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.
Zimmerman.Motion carried.
The Chairman requested authorization of $300.00 for updating the
maps.Motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion
carried.
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Budget,Contd:
In other requests,$4,000.00 for legal fees,postage $50.00
instead of $25.00,radio repairs $10.00,telephone $100.00,
travel expenses from $500.00 to $1,300.00 for Commission and
staff,Other $150.00.Books,magazines and pamphlets $150.00,
gasoline $50.00 and office supplies $2,000.00.Total request
of $26,175.00.Mr.Walla moved that the budget be submitted
as recommended.Seconded by Mr.Zimmerman.Motion carried.
Subdivision Control Regulations:
Henry Barnhart,Section 2,Six Lots:
Continued.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr.Sheedy referring to his letter of April 7th commenting on
the proposed.new Subdivision Ordinance asked if there would
be an opportunity to review the proposed Ordinance after the
comments received are considered.
Chairman Frush stated that the County Commissioners would be
required by law to hold a Public Hearing regarding the proposed
Ordinance prior to its adoption.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
will be held Monday,May 4,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the Conference
Room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M.on a motion by Mr.Tritle,
seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
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Donald R.Frusn~Chairman
MAY 4,1970
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and
Zoning Commission was held Monday,May 4,1970 in the Con-
ference Room of the Court House Annex at 7:30 P.M.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman Richard
J.Walla,John C.Herbst,John F.Tritle,W.D.Jones Planning
Director,Richard A.Schaub Maryland Regional Planning Depart-
ment,Councilman Harry Potts,James Rooney of the Department
of Health,Dennis Miller,Fred Wright,Jr.,J.Paul Gruver,
Helen McCaffery of the Morning Herald and PhiL Ebersole of
the Dai 1y Mai l.
Not present:Richard W.Gross,Harry R.Zimmerman and Ex-
Officio Rome F.Schwagel.
The meeting was called to order at 7:55 P.M.
The Minutes of the meeting of April 20,1970 were approved
as read.Motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.Herbst.
Motion carried.
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BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
A letter from 'Mr.Strine,County Attorney,was read to the Com-
mission in which he rendered a legal opinion regarding Right-
of-Way requirements.Copy of this letter made a part of the
Minutes by reference.
The advisibility of notifying all subdividers concerned in regard
to this legal opinion was discussed.Mr.Herbst moved that this
action be taken under advisement and continued for the next
meeting.Mr.Walla seconded.Motion carried.
A bill for legal services from the County Attorney in the amount
of $560.00 and dated May 4,1970 was approved for payment on a
motion by Mr.Tritle,seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Proposed Subdivision Regulations:
The proposed new Subdivision Ordinance is continuing to be re-
viewed in workshop sessions.
Flood Plain Studies:
Awaiting studies from the Corps of Engineers.
Public Information Program:
Remains the same.Chairman Frush commended the people of the
press for helping to properly inform the public of the activities
of the Planning Commission as funds are very limited in our bud-
get for this purpose.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
Materials will be delivered by the consultant this week.
NEW BUSINESS:
Subdivision Control Regulations:
Henry Barnhart,Section 2,Six Lots:
Continued for more information.
Antietam Heights,Section "D":
Reviewed by the Planning Director who recommended continuation
because this subdivision is in the path of the Northeast Bypass.
Mr.Walla moved that this application be referred to the County
Commissioners for their necessary action concerning the Bypass
right-of-way acquisitions.Mr.Tritle seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Antietam Homes:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Preliminary Approval recom-
mended.
R~xxm Preliminary Approval was granted to Antietam Homes on a
motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
Hopewell Industrial Park No.I:
Mr.Herbst moved to ask the legal opinion of the County Attorney
regarding the Planning Commission's authority to review industrial
subdivision of land.Seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
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NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next ~eeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will
be held Monday,May 18,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the Conference
Room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.on a motion by Mr.
Herbst,seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
The meeting reconvened at 8:50 P.M.
Mr.Walla moved to request the County Attorney to give a
legal opinion on the defining of the term "Subdivision"
under Article 66B.Seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
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Donald R.Frush,Chairman
MAY 18,1970
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and
Zoning Commission was held Monday,May 18,1970 at 7:30 P.M.
in the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,John C.Herbst,
Richard W.Gross,Harry R.Zimmerman,Rome F.Schwagel,Plan-
ning Director W.D.Jones,James Rooney of the Department of
Health,Mr.Paul Massey and consultant from the firm of S.E.
Saunders,Phil Ebersole of the Daily Mail and Helen McCaffery
of the Morning Herald.
Not present:Vice-Chairman Richard J.Walla and John F.Tritle.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M.
The Minutes of the meeting of May 4,1970 were approved as read
on a motion by Mr.Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion
carried.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr.Zimmerman moved to confirm payment of Invoice No.5165
from the firm of Baker-Wibberly and Associates in the amount
of $5,971.02 and dated April 30,1970.Motion seconded by Mr.
Gross.Motion carried.
Mr.Schwagel moved that the legal opinion of Mr.Strine re-
garding Right-of-Way requirements be made a matter of record.
Mr.Gross seconded the motion.Motion carried.By reference
to Minutes file.
Bills were approved for payment including an invoice for library
materials in the amount of $31.20,Hagerstown Bookbinding Com-
pany for stationery arid office supplies totaling $70.00 and
$2.83 from the County Roads Department for gasoline.Motion
by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.Zimmerman.Motion carried.
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OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Proposed Subdivision Regulations:
Progress is being made by the Technical Committee toward com-
pletion of reviewing comments and suggestions received.
Flood Plain Studies:
Remains the same.
Public Information Program:
Mr.Zimmerman reported progress is being made.
"701"comprehensive Planning Program:
A workshop session is scheduled for the first of June to
receive materials.
NEW BUSINESS:
Subdivision Control Regulations:
Preliminary Plats:
Master Plan for Massey Tract:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Preliminary Approval
recommended subject to the requirements of the City of Hag-
erstown Water Department,Engineering Department and the
Sanitary Commission.
Mr.Zimmerman moved to grant Preliminary Approval to the
Massey Tract subject to the above requirements.Seconded
by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
Antietam Heights,Section "D":
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Continuation recommended.
The Washington County Commissioners requested a recommen-
dation from the Planning and Zoning Commission relevent to
deleting the North-East Bypass from the Master Plan of High-
ways for Washington County,dated 1964.Mr.Schwagel moved
to continue this application for Preliminary Approval until
Mr.Jones contacts the City of Hagerstown regarding their
plans for the North-East Bypass that he might conduct a
study and submit his recommendations for the necessary action
of the Planning Commission.Seconded by MR.Gross.Motion
carried.
Hopewell Industrial Park No.I:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Continuation recommended
pending receipt of legal opinion and Health Department Ap-
proval.
Mr.Schwagel moved to continue this application
needed information.Seconded by Mr.Zimmerman.
carried.
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Preliminary Plats:
Eastview Subdivision -George F.Carl:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Preliminary Approval
recommended sUbject to the 8 foot drainage and utility'
easements being typed on the plat.
Mr.Herbst moved to grant Prettiminary Approval to this sub-
division subject to the above requirements.Mr.Zimmerman
seconded the motion.Motion carried.
Pleasant View Heights:Third Portion:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Preliminary Approval
recommended subject to Engineering Approval,naming of
streets and typing corrected on plat to read eight ~oot
easements.
Mr.Herbst moved to grant Preliminary Approval subject to
the above recommendations.Mr.Schwagel seconded.Motion
carried.
Barnhart,section 2,Six Lots:
continued for additional information.
Broadfording Hills:
A letter from Mr.Bernhard G.Charles was requesting an
extension of P~eliminary Approval for Broadfording Hills,
section "A"granted by the Planning Commission April 9,
1966 and expired April 9,1968.
Mr.Gross moved that reapplication for Preliminary Approval
be made by Mr.Charles for Broadfording Hills.Seconded by
Mr.Schwagel.Motion carried.
Final Plats:
Waters Acres,Section 1:
Continuation recommended by the Planning Director for curve
data regarding Right-of-Way in this subdivision.
Mr.Schwagel moved that this subdivision be continued on the
above recommendation.Seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion car-
ried.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr.Gross announced a meeting of the Municipal League on
May 25,1970 at 6:30 P.M.at the Luthern Church in Keedys-
ville.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission will be held Monday,June 1,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in
the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
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Donald -ICFriisb.-~-cfiairman
JUNE 1,1970
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and
Zoning Commission was held Monday,June 1,1970 at 7:30 P.M.
in the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman Rich-
ard J.Walla,John F.Tritle,Harry R.Zimmerman,Richard W.
Gross,W.D.Jones Planning Director,Stanley Bond of the
Department of Health,Richard A.Schaub Maryland State Plan-
ning Department,Mrs.Kissinger and Phil Ebersole of the
Daily Mail.
Not present:Ex-Officio Rome F.Schwagel and John C.Herbst.
The meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M.
The Minutes of the meeting of May 18,1970 were approved as
presented on a motion by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.Zimmer-
man.Motion carried.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Requests from Mr.Moser of the Potomac Edison Company and
Mr.Urspruch of the C & P Telephone Company to receive Agen-
das and Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission were
acknowledged and honored.
A letter from Gehr's Incorporated regarding a pote~tial drain-
age problem due to construction in Maugansville was read to
the Commission.
Mr.Walla moved that the letter be referred to the County
Engineer for review and necessary action.Seconded by Mr.
Gross.Motion carried.
A letter from Mr.Leonard L.Henson was read to the Commission
relative to the same construction project in Maugansville.
Mr.Walla moved to refer this letter to the Department of
Health for their consideration and necessary action.Seconded
by Mr.Zimmerman.Motion carried.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Proposed Subdivision Regulations:
The Chairman reported that the Technical Committee had com-
pleted the review of the proposed Subdivision Regulations
and a mock-up could be expected within the next two weeks.
Comments,if any,are requested after a week's review to
establish if an additional meeting is required.
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OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS,CONTD:
Flood Plain Studies:
Remains the same.
Public Information Program:
Remains the same.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
A meeting has been scheduled with the consultant for discussion
of the Zoning Text within the next ten days.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS:
Preliminary Plats:
Barnhart,Section 2,Six Lots:
Mr.Zimmerman moved that this subdivision application be con-
tinued for additional information.Seconded by Mr.Tritle.
Motion carried.
Antietam Heights Subdivision:
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Mr.Walla moved to continue this
regarding the North-East Bypass.
Motion carried.
Hopewell Industrial Park No.It
application for information
Seconded by Mr.Tritle.
Mr.Gross moved to continue this Preliminary application for
more information regarding the legal opinion of Mr.Strine.
Mr.Tritle seconded the motion.Motion carried.
Brightwood Gardens:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Continuation recommended
subject to:Engineering Approval,70 ft.set back line from
center line of road-unenclosed porch excepted,names of ad-
joining land owners,parcel to be labeled Block I for identi-
fication purposes,number of parking spaces to be checked.
Mr.Zimmerman moved to continue this application for Pre-
liminary Approval sUbject to the above recommendations.
Seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
Oaklett Estates:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Preliminary Approval
recommended.
Preliminary Approval granted on a motion by Mr.Gross,seconded
by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
Final Plats:
Waters Acres:
Mr.Gross moved to
data information.
Motion carried.
continue this application for needed curve
Mr.Walla seconded the H~~±X~HXX~HX motion.
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Heritage Estates:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Final Approval recom-
mended subject to typing on the plat the changing of the
wording to read eight feet instead of five feet under No.3
of Restrictions and Conditions.
Mr.Gross moved
recommendation.
carried.
OTHER BUSINESS:
to grant Final Approval subject to the above
Mr.Tritle seconded the motion.Motion
After discussion of the request made by the County Commis-
sioners for a recommendation from the Planning Commission
concerning the North-East Bypass,Mr.Zimmerman moved that
this be continued for the next meeting and to direct the
Planning Director to consult with Mr.McDonnell to see how
we stand on the Master Plan of Highways and to come back to
the Commission with a solid recommendation based upon the
new studies that are now being ~~R~H~X~~provided by the
Consultant.Seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
Mrs.Kissinger and Mr.Stott appeared before the Commission
to make them aware of the water problem in Spring Valley
Wooded Estates.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The mext meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will
be held June 15,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the Conference Room
of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.on a motion by Mr.
Tritle,seconded by Mr.Zimmerman.Motion carried.r /JJ~.Ii )(!yvUY.OP(}L..'-l!'/Ut..J.....
JUNE 15,1970 -.Donald R.'Frush,Chairman
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and
Zoning Commission was held Monday,June 15,1970 at 7:30 P.M.
in the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman
Richard J.Walla,John C.Herbst,John F.Tritle,Harry R.
Zimmerman,Ex-Officio Rome F.Schwagel,W.D.Jones Planning
Director,Richard Schaub Maryland Departmentof Planning,
James Rooney of the Department of Health,Daniel M.Sheedy,
Joseph N.Rowe,Mr.and Mrs.Richard Cooper,Mr.Charles
Wagaman,Jr.,and Mrs.Kissinger.
Not present:Richard W.Gross.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M.
Mr.Walla moved to approve
June 1,1970 as presented.
motion.Motion carried.
the Minutes of the meeting of
Mr.Zimmerman seconded the
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BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Invoice No.5234 in the amount of $1,323.85 dated May 31,1970
was approved for payment on a motion by Mr.Zimmerman,seconded
by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
A bill for the updating of the Property Maps in the amount of
$300.00 had previously been approved for payment.
A bill for legal services in the amount of $360.00 from the
County Attorney for services in behalf of the County was
approved for payment on a motion by Mr.Schwagel,seconded
by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
A meeting of the Maryland Association of County Councils will
be held in Ocean City on June 18,19 and 20.Mr.Jones will
attend and report back to the Commission.
The Maryland Municipal League will hold it's annual meeting
in Ocean City on June 21,22.and 23.
The Appalachian Council of the Regional Economic Development
will meet in Cumberland on June 25th at 10:00 A.M.at the
Ali Ghan Shrine.Mr.Walla plans to attend.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Subdivision Regulations:
The proposed Subdivision Regulations are now being reviewed
by the County Commissioners.Completion is expected within
the next two weeks at which time the Chairman requested per-
mission to arrange for a meeting of the full Commission to
consider any changes that might have been made.Unanimously
agreed.
Flood Plain Studies:
Remains the same.
Public Information Program:
Remains the same.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
Same status.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS:
preliminary Plats:
Barnhart,Section 2,Six Lots:
Continued for additional information.Motion by Mr.Schwagel.
Seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
Antietam Heights:"
At the request of the Planning Commission,Mr.Jones con-
tacted the consultant concerning his recommendations re-
garding the North-East ByPass.Mr.McDonnell concurred with
the opinion of the Planning Director that the Board of County
Commissioners consider a major arterial highway corridor
following the line of the B&O Norfolk railroad line from the
Dual Highway U.S.40 to Northern Avenue Extended -Fiddlersburg
Pike,as shown on the Master Plan of Highways for washington
County.Motion axxa~kE~by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.Zim-
merman.Copy of adopted resolution made a part of these Min-
utes by reference.
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Antietam Heights,contd:
Mr.Herbst moved to continue Preliminary Application approval
of Antietam Heights,Section "D"pending the action of the
County Commissioners and to so notify the subdivider.Mr.
Schwagel seconded the motion.Motion carried.
Preliminary Plats:
Hopewell Industrial Park No.I:
Mr.Schwagel moved to continue this Preliminary Plat applica-
tion for the legal opinion concerning 1.3 of the Subdivision
Regulations and Health Department Approval.Seconded by Mr.
Walla.Motion carried.
Brightwood Gardens:
The Planning Director recommended Preliminary Approval subject
to Health Department Approval.
Mr.Schwagel moved to grant Preliminary Approval to Brightwood
Gardens on the above recommended conditions.Seconded by Mr.
Herbst.Motion carried.
London Towne:
Continuation recommended for legal opinion regarding pumping
station,utility easements,design of two access points,
number of parking spaces and lotting.
Mr.Walla moved to continue this application subject to the
above recommendations.Mr.Zimmerman seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Final Plats:
Waters Acres,Section 1:
Planning Director recommended continuation subject to curve
data on private R/W.
Mr.Schwagel moved to
above recommendation.
carried.
continue Waters Acres,Section 1 on the
Mr.Walla seconded the motion.Motion
Waters Acres,Section 4:
Planning Director recommended continuation for curve data on
private R/W,width of private R/W and building set back lines.
Mr.Herbst moved to continue Section 4 of Waters Acres on the
above recommendations.Mr.Zimmerman seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Mr.Jones pointed out that something should be done to guide
the general public concerning percolation tests on building
lots of three or more acres.
Mr.Schwagel moved that the County Attorney be consulted
regarding inclusion on the plat that the Health Department
be consulted for percolation tests on individual building
lots.Seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
Final Plats,contd:
Oak Ridge )'!states,Section "C":
The Planning Director recommended Final Approval subject to
typing eight feet instead of five feet on the plat under
Conditions.
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Mr.Walla moved to grant Final Approval to Section "C"
Oak Ridge Estates subject to the above recommendation.
Herbst seconded the motion.Motion carried.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
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The next regular meeting of the Planning and zoning Commission
will be held Monday,July 6,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the Con-
ference Room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.on a motion by Mr .
Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
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JULY 6,1970
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and
Zoning Commission was held Monday,July 6,1970 at 7:30 P.M.
in the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman Rich-
ard J.Walla,EX-Officio Rome F.Schwagel,Richard W.Gross,
W.D.Jones Planning Director,Richard Schaub of the Maryland
Department of State Planning,James Rooney of the Department
of Health,Joseph N.Rowe EDC Liaison member',Senator Byron,
Daniel M.Sheedy,Mrs.Kissinger and Helen McCaffery of the
Herald-Mail.
Not present:John F.Tritle,John C.Herbst and Harry R.
Zimmerman.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M.
The Minutes of the meeting of June 15,1970 were approved as
corrected on a motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.Schwagel.
Motion carried.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
A bill in the amount of $42.00 from IBM for maintenance of
office equipment was approved for payment on a motion by Mr.
Gross,seconded by Mr.Schwagel.Motion carried.
A letter from the Board of County Commissioners was read con-
cerning subdivisions in which a parcel of land to be subdi-
vided includes a portion of the R!W to be acquired for free-
way,expressway or major arterial highway shown on the County
Master Plan of Highways.The Chairman directed that this
resolution be made a part of these Minutes.(By reference
to the Minutes file).
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A letter from the County Attorney was read to the Commission
in which he recommended that the caption on several of the
subdivision plats pertaining to Health Department Approval
be deleted before the plat is accepted for approval by the
Planning Commission.
Mr.Schwagel moved that the notation on several of the plats
pertaining to Health Department Approval be deleted and that
the opinion of the County Attorney be asked concerning the
legality of the inclusion of the notation that this ground
is not approved for individual septic systems .until Health
Department approval is received.Mr.Walla seconded the
motion.Motion carried.
A letter from the County Engineer was read pertaining to a
drainage problem in Maugansville.
Mr.Schwagel moved that Mr.Bowser be contacted to see if
the alley in question was in the roads system of Washington
County.Seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Subdivision Regulations:
Mr.Walla moved that the proposed Subdivision Regulations,
as prepared,be submitted to the Washington County Commis-
sioners for their necessary action and that the members of
the Planning Commission not in attendance at this mee.ting
be polled by telephone vote immediately following the
meeting so that the decision of the Commission might be
unanimous.Seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
Result of the telephone vote:Mr.Zimmerman voted "Yes".
Mr.Tritle voted "Yes".Mr.Herbst voted "Yes".Unanimously
carried.
Flood Plain Studies:
No additional information has been received from the Corps
of Engineers.
The Chairman reported that a document has been received from
Vladimir Wahabe Secretary of the Maryland State Planning
Department regarding Scenic Rivers,a study of the many
rivers and waterways in Washington County.The County Com-
missioners and others have been asked to review this docu-
ment and submit their comments.Members of the Commission
were asked to review and submit their comments to the Plan-
ning Director.
Public Information Program:
Remains the same.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
A workshop session with the Consultant has been scheduled
for July 8,to review materials received.
Mr.Jones submitted a written report to the members of the
Commission concerning the Maryland Association of County
Councils meeting held in Ocean City on June 18,19 and 20.
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OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS,CONTD:
Mr.Jones submitted a draft resolution to expedite the
Robinwood Drive project as an outcome of the Appalachian
Regional Council meeting held in Cumberland on June 25.
Mr.Gross moved that the Planning Commission go on record
as supporting the resolution as written in support of speeding
up the completion of this major arterial route.(Copy o£
resolution made a part of these Minutes by reference).Motion
seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
The Maryland Municipal League Meeting was unattended by a
representative of the Commission.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS:
Preliminary Plats:
Barnhart,Section 2,Six Lots:
Mr.Gross moved to continue this application for additional
information.Motion seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
Antietam Heights Subdivision:
Mr.Schwagel moved that Section "D"of Antietam Heights be
continued and that a consultation between the Planning Dir-
ector and the developer be arranged to determine the necessary
steps for Preliminary Approval.Mr.Walla seconded the
motion.Motion carried.
Hopewell Industrial Park No.I:
Mr.Walla moved to continue this application for additional
information.Seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
London Towne:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Preliminary Approval
recommended subject to:
1.Relocate Abbey Road and private parking court
with one access point on the CountY,Road.
2.Increase R/W to 90'.
3.Eleminate off street parking reversing into
County Roads.
4.Delineate number of parking spaces or declare
number to be provided.
5.Subject to County Engineering Approval.
6.Subject to State Health Department Approval.
Mr.Schwagel moved to grant Preliminary Approval subject to
the above requirements.Mr.Gross seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Potomac Vistas,Sections IIB II
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Reviewed by the Planning Director.Preliminary Approval recom-
mended subject to:
Section"B":l.Area of Lot 77.
2.Curve Data on R/W.
3.Dimensions on R/W width.
Section"C":l.Curve Data on R/W.
Section"O":l.Curve Data on R/W.
2.Dimensions of R/W width.
3.Name of Street.
Section"E"':l.Curve Data on R/W.
Mr.Gross moved to grant Preliminary Approval to Potomac Vistas
Sections "B","C","D"and "E"subject to the above require-
ments.Mr.Schwagel seconded the motion.Motion carried.
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Preliminary Plats,contd:
Charles M.Strouther,Lots 1 through 7:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Preliminary Approval
recommended subject to:
1.30'R!W from center line of Benevola Church
Road.
2.Names of adjoining land owners.
3.Delete lines on Lots 1 (125'),2 (ISO')and
3 (ISO').
4.State Roads Approval.
5.County Roads Approval.
Mr.Schwagel moved to grant Preliminary Approval subject to
the above requirements.Mr.Walla seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Fountaindale:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Preliminary Approval
recommended subject to:
1.County ENgineering Approval.
2.Lots delineated and numbered.
3.State Health Department Approval.
4.Drainage and utility easements shown.
5.Parking spaces numbered.
Mr.Schwagel moved to grant Preliminary Approval subject to
the above requirements.Mr.Gross seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Final Plats:
Waters Acres,Sections 1,2,3 and 4:
Final Approval recommended subject to:
Section l.Curve Data on R!W.
Section 2.Curve Data on R!W.
Section 3.Curve Data on R!W.
Section 4.Curve Data on R!W.
Building setback lines
Delete notation pertianing to
septic systems.
Walla
Mr.8~kw~HX moved to grant Final Approval subject to the
above requirements.Mr.Gross seconded the motion.Motion
carried.
Heritage Estates:
Final Approval on a previous resolution was granted.The
Planning Director was instructed to ask for the notation
pertaining to septic systems to be deleted.
OTHER BUSINESS:
In order that Final Subdivision Plats be reviewed by all
agencies concerned,Mr.Schwagel moved that the Planning
Director request four prints instead of three for final
submission.Mr.Walla seconded the motion.Motion carried.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion will be held on Monday,July 20,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in
the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M.ona motion by Mr.
Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
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The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was
held July 20,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the Conference Room of the
Court House Annex.
Present were:Vice Chairman Richard J.Walla,John C.Herbst,
John F.Tritle,Richard W.Gross,Rome F.Schwagel,Planning
Director W.D.Jones,James Rooney of the Department of Health,
Daniel M.Sheedy and Mrs.Kissinger.
Not present:Chairman Donald R.Frush.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M.
Mr.Walla asked the Commission and pUblic to observe a minute
of silent prayer in memory of Mr.Harry Zimmerman,member of the
Commission who died on July 16,1970.
Mr.William McDonnell and Staff,Planning Consultants telephoned
condolences earlier today.
Mr.Schwagel asked that the Minutes include an obituary ack-
nowledging the loss of our fellow Commissioner and the impor-
tance in which he was regarded by the Board.
IN MEMORIUM
Harry Raymond Zimmerman,Member of the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission died at the Washington County Hospital on July 16,1970.
Harry,as he was affectionately known to so many of us,was a
serious and competent professional engineer dedicated to his
profession and business company.
His cheery Pennsylvania Dutch humor even under adverse helath
conditions was an inspiration in moments of Commission stress
and most gratifying to witness.
His analytical mind approached his responsibilities with a sin-
cerity and personal charm that will be missed by all who knew him.
He was a true friend,devoted to his family,home,church,bus-
iness and community.
His untimely death at the peak of his career is a personal loss
to all of us,and our living tribute to "Harry"shall be that we
dedicate ourselves to those qualities for which he was so deeply
respected.
THE WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION
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The Minutes of the meeting of July 6,1970 were approved as pre-
sented on~motion by Mr.Tritle,seconded by Mr.Schwagel.
Motion carried.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Invoice No.5275 from the firm of Baker-Wibberly dated June 30,
1970 in the amount of $3p42.44 has been paid.Motion to con-
firm payment of Invoice 5275 by Mr.Schwagel,seconded by Mr.
Tritle.Motion carried.
Bills from Hays for office supplies $11.30 and IBM for type-
writer ribbon $8.46 were approved for payment on a motion by
Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion carried.
A letter from Mr.Strine County Attorney was read to the Com-
mission in which he recommended that the notation pertaining
to Health Department Approval of individual lots should be
deleted and further recommended that a warning statement be
included on the plats which contain lots of three acres or more
to inform the owners that the ground has not been approved for
private septic systems or wells and that an individual permit
must be obtained from the Health Department.
Mr.Schwagel moved to ask the Health Department to include this
notation on the Final Plat and that it be signed by Dr.Joliet.
Mr.Herbst seconded the motion.Motion carried.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Proposed Subdivision Regulations:
The final draft of the Proposed Subdivision Regulations has
been sent to the printers.
Flood Plain Studies:
Remains the same.
Public Information Program:
Remains the same.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
Receipt of these materials is proceeding on schedule.
Maryland Municipal League Meeting:
The Maryland Municipal League will have its annual boat ride on
July 27,1970.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS:
Preliminary Plats:
Barnhart,Section 2,Six Lots:
Continued for additional information.Motion by Mr.Gross,
seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion carried.
Antietam Heights,Section "D":
Continued for information from the Department of Health.Motion
by Mr.Schwagel.Seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
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Preliminary Plats,contd:
Hopewell Industrial Park No.I:
Continued for additional information.Motion by Mr.Gross,
seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
Chestnut Heights:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Preliminary Approval recom-
mended subject to:
1.Curve Data.
2.Name of street.
3.30'R/W from center line of County Road.
4.Dimensions on width of R/W.
5.Lot dimensions.
Mxx 6.Lot areas to be calculated.
Mr.Herbst moved to grant Preliminary Approval subject to the
above recommendations.Mr.Tritle seconded the motion.Motion
carried.
Homestead:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Preliminary Approval recom-
mended subject to the following requirements:
1.30'R/W from center line of road.
2.Name of adjoining land owners.
3.County Engineering Approval.
4.Health Department Approval.
Mr.Schwagel moved to grant Preliminary Approval subject to the
above requirements.Seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
Elam C.Weaver:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Continuation recommended
subject to:1.Notation on the plat pertaining to
septic systems to be stricken.
2.30'R/W from center line of road.
3.Engineering Approval of drainage and
easements.
4.Break block length.
5.Name of subdivision.
Mr.Herbst moved to continue this application with the recom-
mendation that the block be broken in accordance with County
specifications.Seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion carried.
Final Plats:
PotornacVistas,IfBII,lie",liD"and "Ell:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.After some discussion concerning
recommended curve data,the following conditions were made:
Section "B":Dimensions on R/W width.
Section "D":Dimensions on R/W width.
Mr.Schwagel moved that Final Approval be granted subject to
the above requirements and that the Planning Director review
rights-of-way in individual subdivisions with the view of
approving or not approving depending on the contour of the land
and the merits of the rights-of-way involved.Motion seconded
by Mr.Tritle.Motion carried.
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Final Plats,contd:
Waters Acr<;'s,<Sections 1,2,3 and 4:
Reviewed by the Planning Director.Final Approval recommended
subject to the following conditions:
Sections 1,2,3 and 4:Delete notation
pertaining to septic systems.
Section 4:1.Building set back lines and
2.Proposed R/W width.
Mr.Schwagel moved to grant Final Approval subject to the above
requirements.Seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS:
The question was asked of the Commission why storm drains were
required in one subdivision and not another in the same area.
Mr.Schwagel requested the Planning Director to review the two
plats in question and report back to the Commission.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
will be held Monday,August 3,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the Con-
ference Room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M.on a motion by Mr.
Herbst,seconded by Mr.Schwagel.Motion carried.
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onald R.Frush,Chairman
AUGUST 3,1970
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning commission was
held Monday,August 3,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the Conference
Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman Richard
J.Walla,John C.Herbst,John F.Tritle,Ex-Officio Rome F.
Schwagel,James Rooney of the Department of Health,Richard
A.Schaub of the Maryland State Department of Planning,Mrs.
Kissinger,Mr.Cunningham,Richard Flook,Helen McCaffery of
the Morning Herald and Phil Ebersole of the Daily Mail.
Not present:Planning Director W.D.Jones and Richard W.
Gross.
The Minutes of the meeting of the meeting of July 20,1970
were approved as written on a motion by Mr.Walla,seconded
by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Proposed Subdi ViSHlD Regulations:
The Chairman announced that the Board of County Commissioners
have arranged for the Public Hearing on the proposed Subdivision
Regulations to be held on August 26,1970 at 8:00 P.M.in
Court Room No.1 of the Court House.
Three hundred copies of the document have been printed and
will be available to the public in the offices of the County
Commissioners and the Planning and Zoning office as soon as
they have been delivered.
Mr.Tritle moved that this item be removed from the agenda
under Unfinished Business.Seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion
carried.
Flood Plain Studies:
Remains the same.
Public Information Program:
The Chairman thanked the members of the Commission for the
memorial contained in the Minutes of the last meeting for
Mr.Zimmerman who had been acting in the capacity of Chair-
man of the Public Information Program.The Chairman then
appointed Mr.Walla and Mr.Schwagel to follow through on the
Public Information Program.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
The Chairman stated that more materials would be forthcoming
from the consultant and hoped to have a meeting of the Com-
mission members to consider the proposed Zoning Ordinance
within the next 20 -30 days.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Chairman read a letter from the Board of County Commis-
sioners dated July 23,1970 concerning their acceptance of
the recommendation by the Planning Commission as stated in
their resolution of June 15,1970 that the Board approve the
arterial highway corridor known as the North East Bypass
on the Major Highway Plan.(Made a part of these Minutes by
reference.)
Semi-Annual Report:
A Semi-Annual Report of the activities of the Planning Com-
mission has been presented to the members in draft form for
their review.Mr.Walla moved that the Semi-Annual Report
be submitted to the County Commissioners upon request with
the deletion of the word "Draft"on the cover.Mr.Schwagel
seconded the motion.Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS:
Preliminary Plats:
Barnhart,Section 2,Six Lots:
Mr.Walla moved to continue this application for additional
information.Seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion carried.
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Preliminary plats,contd:
Antietam Heights,Section "D":
Mr.Tritle moved that this application be continued until all
requirements have been met.Seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion
carried.
Hopewell Industrial Park NO.I:
Mr.Herbst moved to continue this application until additional
information has been received.Seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion
carried.
Elam C.Weaver:
Mr.Walla moved that this application be continued for addi-
tional information.Seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
Replat of Recorded Subdivision:
Cedar Lawn Park:
stated that the Health
until the question of
been cleared up by
easements.
requirements:Recommended
Roads.
drainage and
Reviewed by the Planning Director.
1.County Engineering Approval of
2.County Engineering Approval of
3.Health Department Approval.
Mr.Rooney of the Department of Health
Department Approval could not be given
the water course shown on the plat had
the Engineering Department.
Mr.Schwagel moved that this application be continued for the
above mentioned requirements and th,at the Engineering Depart-
ment be asked to review the subdivision and make their recom-
mendations to the Commission at the earliest possible date.
Seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
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NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
will be held Monday,August 17,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the
Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.on a motion by
Mr.Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion carried.
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DONALD R.FRUSH,CHAIRMAN
AUGUST 17,1970
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held
Monday,August 17,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the Conference Room
of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,EX-Officio Rome F.
Schwagel,John C.Herbst,Richard W.Gross,W.D.Jones Planning
Director,James Rooney of the Department of Health,EDC Liaison
member Joseph N.Rowe.Others present were:Mr.Flook,Mr.
Myers,Mr.Stark,Mr.Cunningham,Mrs.Kissinger,Helen McCaffery
of the Morning Herald and Phil Ebersole of the Daily Mail.
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Not present,Vice-Chairman Richard J.Walla and John F.'rri tle.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M.
The Minutes of the meeting of August 3,1970 were approved as
written on a motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Gross.
Motion carried.
BILLS AND COM1UNICATIONS:
Bills for the Zoning Bulletin $17.00 and Hays for office sup-
plies were approved for payment on a motion by Mr.Gross,
seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
Payment of Invoice No.5317 from the firm of Baker-Wibberly
in the amount of $1,826.00 was delayed until it is reviewed
with the Consultant on a motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded by
Mr.Schwagel.Motion carried.
A letter from Robert M.Sparks,Deputy Director of the State
Economic Development was read to the commission regarding a
one-day Seminar,"Teamwork in Economic Development",to be
held September 17 in Cumberland.Mr.Gross will attend to
represent the Commission.
Letters from Mr.Robert Stark and Mr.Donald Myers of Edgewood
Drive were read to the Commission in which they presented ob-
"jections to the apartment development known as Brightwood Gar-
dens.The Chairman asked that the Planning Director review
the Preliminary Plat and forward a letter to Mr.Stark and Mr.
Myers regarding this Commission's decision.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies:
Remains the same.
Public Information Program:
Remains the same.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
Remains the same.
The Homebuilder's Association have invited the Commission to
attend their meeting on October 27 to present a program con-
cerning the newly accepted Subdivision Regulations.It was
suggested that the invitation be accepted and that the format
for the presentation be discussed at the next meeting.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Henry Barnhart,Section 2,Six Lots:
Continued for additional information.Motion by Mr.Gross,
seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
Antietam Heights,Section D:
Continued for additional information.Motion by Mr.Gross,
seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
Hopewell Industrial Park,No.I:
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PRELIMINARY PLATS,CaNTO:
Hopewell Industrial Park,No.I:
Preliminary Approval granted to Hopewell Industrial Park
No.1 subject to:1.Renumbering of lots,2.Turn-
around on stub-end street,3.County Engineering approval
of drainage and utility easements,5.State Health Depart-
ment Approval and 6.Names of adjoining land owners.
Motion by Mr.Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion
carried.
Elam C.Weaver:
continued for additional information on a motion by Mr.
Herbst,seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
Strouther Subdivision:
Application for Preliminary Approval was continued for:
1.30'R/W from center line of Benevola Church Road,
2.Names of adjoining land owners,3.Delete lines on
lots 1,2 and 3,4.State Roads Approval and 5.County
Roads Approval.A letter from the State Roads Commission
was read to the Commission in which they requested a
60'building set back line to be shown on Md.Route 66 .
Mr.Schwagel moved to continue this application for the
above requirements and that a copy of the letter from the
State Roads Commission be sent to the surveyor.Seconded
by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
Martin Company Subdivision:
Preliminary Approval granted subject to::)..County Engi ..
nee ring Approval of drainage and easements,2.Name of
subdivision and 3.State Roads Approval.Motion by Mr.
Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
FINAL PLATS:
James P.Vantz Estates:
Final Approval continued for:1.Delete sanitary details,
2.30'R/W from center line of Timber Ridge Road,3.Mark
corner pins on property lines and 4.Name of subdivision,
5.County Engineering Approval of drainage and easements,
6.Owners statement.Motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded by
Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
Homestead Subdivision:
continued for County Engineering Approval of drainage and
utility easements.Motion by Mr.Schwagel,seconded by
Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
REPLAT OF RECORDED SUBDIVISION:
Cedar Lawn Park:
continued until developer meets criteria set forth by the
County Engineering Department.Motion by Mr.Herbst,
seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Spring Valley Wooded Estates:
The plats of Spring Valley Wooded Estates and Spring Valley
were on display for the information of the Commission.
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NEXT MEETING DATE:
Mr.Herbst moved,seconded by Mr.Gross,that the next regular
meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission be held on the
third Monday of september due to the Labor Day Holiday on
September 7,1970.Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.Motion by Mr.Schwagel,
seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
SEPTEMBER 8,1970
A special meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held
Tuesday,September 8,1970 in the Conference Room of the Court
House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman Richard
J.Walla,John C.Herbst,W.D.Jones Planning Director,James
Rooney of the Department of Health and James F.Strine County
Attorney.
Not present:Richard W.Gross,Rome F.Schwagel and John F.
Tritle.
OLD BUSINESS:
FINAL PLAT -DANIEL SECREST:
Final Plat of one lot for Daniel Secrest at the intersection of
Spickler and Hicksville Roads.
On motion of Richard Walla,seconded by John Herbst,Final Plat
approval was tentatively approved.Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Consultant Payment:
Chairman stated that the Consultant had completed work in accor-
dance with Tnvoice No.5317.
On motion by Richard Walla,seconded by John Herbst,payment of
$1,826.00 was authorized subject to confirmation at the next
regular meeting on September 21,1970.Motion carried.
Final Plat:
The Chairman stated that under 66B,no plat of a subdivision of
land within such territory or part,shall be filed or recorded
until it shall have been approved by the Planning Commission and
such approval entered in writing on the plat by the Chairman or
Secretary of the Commission.
On motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.Herbst,the Chairman was
authorized to sign Final Plats and the the signature of Secre-
tary be placed on the agenda of the next regular regular meeting
of the Planning and Zoning Commission on September 21,1970.
Motion carried.
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ZONING:
The Chairman read a letter from the Consultant dated Sept-
ember 3,,,1970 received today,stating that he would like
to proceed with the reproduction of 260 copies of the final
proposed zoning Ordinance and forward it to the Planning
and Zoning Commission for continuing review and revision.
The Chairman stated that the draft should be refrerred to
the Technical Committee of the Planning Director,the
County Attorney and James Rooney for study at this time.
On a motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr,Herbst,it was
resolved that the draft Zoning Text be referred to the
Technical Committee and that any member of the Planning
and Zoning Commission may attend the workshop sessions.
Motion carried.
On a motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.Herbst,it was
further resolved that the Chairman be given approval to
telephone the Consultant to delay any reproduction of the
Zoning Text until considered at the next meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission on September 21,1970.
Motion carried.
66B:
On motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.Herbst,James
Strine County Attorney,was authorized to prepare a legal
opinion on the present status of 66B in relation to Mary-
land State Health Law #43 for the Planning and Zoning
Commission.Motion carried.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Com-
mission will be held on Monday,September 21,1970 in the
Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 P.M.on a motion by Mr.
Herbst,seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
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OCTOBER 5,1970
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and
Zoning Commission was held Monday,October 5,1970 at 7:30
P.M.in the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman
Richard J.Walla,John F.Tritle,Richard W.Gross,William
E.Dorsey,Rome F.Schwagel,W.D.Jones Planning Director,
James Rooney of the Department of Health.
Not present:.John C.Herbst.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M.
The Planning Director stated that the certified copy of the
Subdivision Ordinance for Washington County,passed and en-
acted by the Board of County Commissioners on September 8,
1970,was delivered by hand on September 22,1970 to the
Clerk of Circuit Court for recordation.
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The Minutes of the meeting of Septmeber 21,1970 were
approved as presented on a motion by Mr.Gross,seconded
by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
A bill for the Environmental Reporter in the amount of
$93.33,which represents one-third of the total cost to
be shared with other County agencies,was approved for
payment on a motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.Gross.
Motion carried.
OLD fu~D UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies:Remains the same.
Public Information Program:Remains the same.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
Progressing as materials are received.
Maryland Department of State Planning:Letter dated September 18:
Resolution was made to approve the Federal Grant application
for extension of sewer facilities,Contracts 7,8 and 9,
subject to no overlapping between the City of Hagerstown
and the Washington County Sanitary Commission.Motion by
Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion was made by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.Gross to have
the Planning Commission staff acquire a filing cabinet and
typewriter for the Commission office.Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS,1964:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Barnhart -Antietam Heights:
Mr.Walla moved to remove the Barnhart and Antietam Heights
Subdivision from the agenda and place in an inactive file
until further information needed to complete these appli-
cations is forthcoming.Seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
Martin Company:Continuation recommended for State Roads
Approval.Mr.Tritle moved to continue this application
subject to the above recommendations.Seconded by Mr.Walla.
Motion carried.
Arboranda Estate.s:Continuation recommended subject to
State Roads Approval.Mr.Gross moved to continue this
application on the above recommendation.Seconded by Mr.
Tritle.Motion carried.
Jack L.Clever:continuation recommended for additional
information.Mr.Walla moved,seconded by Mr.Gross to
continue this application.
Burnside Manor:Continuation recommended for legal opinion
and additional information.Mr.Walla moved to continue
this application.Seconded by Mr.Schwagel.Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS,CONTD:
Woodmoor,Section "B":Resolution was made to modify Tenne-
brook Drive from a cul-de-sac to a stub end street for future
development,based on the action taken by the County Commis-
sioners on Tuesday,September 29,1970.Motion by Mr.
Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
FINAL PLATS:
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Pleasant View Heights,III Portion:Final Approval recommended.
Final approval granted.Motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by
Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
James P.
Approval
Tritle.
Vantz Estates:Final Approval recommended.Final
granted.Motion by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.
Motion carried.
Mountain View Estates:Continuation recommended.
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Resolution was made that this application be dealt with under
the 1964 regulations.If the applicant desires to cancel
said application,he may re-submit under the 1970 Subdivision
Ordinance in order to comply with the regulations regarding
block length.Other conditions:Change of name.Motion
by Mr.Tritle,seconded by Mr.Schwagel.Motion carried.
Check List:
Motion was made by Mr.Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Gross,that
a check list showing the completion of necessary certifi-
cations for individual subdivision applications be prepared
for the information of the Commission.Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS,1970:
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL:
Shank Subdivision,Wolford Avenue:continuation recommended
for 1.County Engineering Approval of roads and drainage
easements.2.Name of development and 3.Check list
clearance.Mr.Schwagel moved to continue this ~pplication
for the needed information.Seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion
carried.
FINAL PLATS:
Lakeside Mobile Home Park:Continuation recommended.
Mr.Schwagel moved that the recommendations of the County
Engineer be received in writing regarding the review of
Stotler Road and that this application be continued until
all needed certifications are received in writing from all
County agencies.Seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Brightwood Gardens -Mr.Stark:
Mr.Stark appeared before the Commission to inquire as to
the status of Brightwood Gardens apartment development.
Mr.Schwagel moved that the Planning Director attend the
County Commissioner's meeting on October 6 along with the
County Attorney at which time the matter would be brought
up for the necessary action.Seconded by Mr.Gross.
Motion carried.
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OTHER BUSINESS,CONTD:
Mr.Rooney announced that a conference will be held at the
Ali Ghan"Shrine beginning October 21,at 10 :00 A.M.con-
cerned with the use of Soil Survey as a Guide in Land Use
and Development.
The Chairman announced that a dinner meeting of the Task
Force on Sediment Control will be held at Ft.Ritchie on
October 27 at 6:30 P.M.
The Chairman announced for the information of the Commission
members,that the C &0 Canal Bill for the United States
National Historical Park had been passed by the House of
Representatives.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will
be held on Monday,November 2,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the
Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.on a motion by
Mr.Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
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Donald R.Frush,Chairman=
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SEPTEMBER 21,1970
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and
Zoning Commission was held on September 21,1970 at 7:30 P.M.
in the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Members present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chair-
man Richard J.Walla,Ex-Officio Rome F.Schwagel,William
E.Dorsey,Richard W.Gross,John F.Tritle,John C.Herbst,
W.D.Jones Planning Director,James Rooney of the Depart-
ment of Health.Others present:County Attorney James F.
Strine,Mr.John Larsen,Mr.Dennis Miller,Mr.Donald
Poline,Mr.Daniel Sheedy,Mr.Leon Panitz and Consultants
and Phil Ebersole of the Daily Mail.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
The Chairman introduced Mr.William E.Dorsey who was appointed
by the Board of County Commissioners on September 8,1970 to
serve on the Planning and Zoning commission.
The Minutes of the meeting of August 17,1970 were approved
as written on a motion by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.Walla.
Motion carried.
The minutes of the special meeting on September 8,1970 were
approved as presented on a motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by
Mr.Schwagel.Motion carried.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
The Chairman confirmed that Invoice No.5317,dated August
11,1970 in the amount of $1,826.00 to the firm of Baker-
Wibberly was authorized for payment and that the State Plan-
ning Department and the Consultant had been so notified.
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BILLS,CONTD:
Bills from the K&E Company for $5.10 and the Hagerstown Book-
binding and Printing Company for $96.75 were approved for pay-
ment on a,motion by Mr.Tritle,seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion
carried.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies:Remains the same.
Public Information Program:Remains the same.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program:
The Technical Committee,in a meeting held on,September 21,
1970 at 10:00 A.M.in the Conference Room,recommended to
the Planning Commission that a workshop meeting to consider
the draft Zoning Text be arranged with the Consultant at
the earliest possifule date.
Motion was made by Mr.Schwagel that the Minutes of the Tech-
nical Committee meeting be made a part of these Minutes by
reference and that the Planning Commission follow the recom-
mendations of the Technical Committee,and that a letter be
prepared to the Consultant to arrange such a meeting as soon
as possible.Mr.Tritle seconded the motion.Motion carried.
Washington County SUbdivision Ordinance:
(a)Certification to Clerk of Circuit Court:
Motion was made by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.
Gross,that the Chairman sign the letter of
certification to the Clerk of the Circuit Court
that the document presented to him is the true
copy of the Subdivision Ordinance for Washington
County,passed and enacted by the Board of
County Commissioners on september 8,1970.
Motion carried.
(b)Motion was made by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.
Schwagel,that 750 copies of the Subdivision
Ordinance be printed and that a charge of
$2.00 be made for the document.Motion carried.
The Chairman read a letter from the State Planning Department
in which it was noted that the City of Hagerstown had notified
the State of their intention to apply for Federal Aid in the
extension of Sewer facilities.The State requested comments
and recommendations concerning this facility to determine if
it is within the general county wide plan.
Mr.Tritle moved that the staff of the Planning Commission
review this and notify the State regarding the Washington
County Plan.Seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
Mr.Stark,Mr.Myers and Brightwood Gardens:
The Planning Director reported that the developer of Brightwood
.Garden Apartments had proceeded to build this development with-
out making application for Final Approval from the Planning
Commission.Mr.Walla moved that this matter be turned over
to the County Attorney for his review and necessary action.
Seconded by Mr.Schwagel.Motion carried.
Signing of Final Plat:
Following the recommendation made at the Special Meeting held
on September 8,1970,Mr.Schwagel moved that the Chairman,or
Vice-Chairman in his absence,be designated to sign the Final
Plats for recordation.Seconded byMr.Herbst.Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS:
The Chairman announced a meeting of the Municipal League to
be held on September 28 at the Clear Spring American Legion
at 6:30 P.M.Mr.Rooney of the Department of Health will
speak on air pollution.
Antietam Battlefield Report:
The Chairman directed that the Antietam Battlefield Report
which was prepared by the Planning Director at the request of
the Planning Commission,be made public at this time and be
made a part of the Minutes by reference.Mr.Schwagel asked
that copies be made available to the Board of County Commis-
sioners.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS,1964:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Barnhart,Section 2,six Lots:Continuation recommended.
Continued for additional information.Motion by MrI Schwagel,
seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
Antietam Heights:Continuation recommended.
Continued for additional information.Motion by Mr.Schwagel,
seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
Mountain View Estates,Weaver:Preliminary Approval recom-
mended,subject to breaking the block length.
Mr.Schwagel moved to grant Preliminary Approval to this sub-
division sUbject to the above recommendation.Seconded by
Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
Antietam Acres:Preliminary Approval recommended subject to:
1.Change of name,2.30'R/W from center line of County
Roads,3.Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Approval,4.Wash-
ington County Health Department -Legal Opinion.
Preliminary Approval granted subject to the above requirements.
Motion by Mr.Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
Martin Company Subdivision:Continuation recommended subject
to State Roads Approval.
Mr.Schwagel moved that this application be continued for
State Roads Approval.Seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
Mill Point,Litton:Preliminary Approval recommended subject
to:1.Necessary easements and 2.Naming of street.
Mr.Walla moved to grant Preliminary Approval subject to .the
above recommendations.Seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
Resley Road Subdivision,Norri~:Preliminary Approval recom-
mended subject to:1.Nameing of subdivision,and 2.Number-
ing of lots·.
Mr.Tritle moved to grant Preliminary Approval subject to the
above recommendations.Seconded by Mr.Schwagel.Motion
carried.
Arboranda Estates:Continuation recommended.
Mr.Schwagel moved to continue this application subject to
State Roads Approval.Motion seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion
carried.
Jack L.Clever:Continuation recommended.Mr.Herbst moved
to continue this application for additional information.Motion
carried.
Burnside Manor:Continuation recommended f0r:1.30'R/W
from center line of County Road,2.Cul-de-sac design,
half 50'R/W of access,3.County Health Department -Legal
Opinion.Mr.Schwagel moved to continue this application for
the above information.Letter from the Chairman of the Histor-
ical Advisory Committee a matter of record.Seconded by Mr.
Tritle.Motion carried.
REPLAT OF RECORDED SUBDIVISION:
Cedar Lawn Park:
The Plann~ng D~rector reported that the owner of this property
had submitted documents in which he agreed to accept respons-
ibility for the streets in this subdivision.Mr.Schwagel
moved,seconded by Mr.Walla,to grant Final Approval to this
subdivision on the reco~mendation of the Planning Director.
Motion carried.
FINAL PLATS:
Antietam Homes:Final Approval recommended subject to County
Engineering Approval.Mr.Herbst moved to grant Final Appro-
val subject to the above recommendation.Seconded by Mr.
Walla.Motion carried.
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tional information.Mr.Schwagel moved to continue this
application for additional information.Seconded by Mr.
Herbst.Motion carried.t'-
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Homestead:Final Approval recommended.
granted to this subdivision on a motion
seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
Final Approval
by Mr.Schwagel,
Van Lear Manor,Section "7":Final Approval recommended.
Final Approval granted to this subdivision on a motion by
Mr.Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
Fountain Dale:Final Approval recommended subject to needed
certifications.Mr.Gross moved to grant Final Approval to
this subdivision subject to the needed certifications.Mr.
Tritle seconded the motion.Motion carried.
Secrest,Daniel:Final Approval recommended.
Final Approval granted to this subdivision on a motion by
Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS,SEPTEMBER 8,1970:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Lakeside Park,Mobile Home Park:Preliminary Approval recom-
mended.
In the first subdivision to be approved under the new Sub-
division Regulations,Preliminary Approval was granted to
Lakeside Park Mobile Home Park subject to:
1.Review of Stotler Road by the County Engineer,
2.Review by the Consultant.
Motion by Mr.Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
will be held Monday,October 5,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the
Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The me~ting was adjourned at 9:32 P.M.Motion by Mr.Schwagel,
seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
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OCTOBER 19,1970
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and
Zoning CQmmission was held Monday,October 19,1970 at 7:30
P.M.in the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Vice-Chairman Richard J.Walla,Richard W.
Gross,Hohn C.Herbst,William E.Dorsey,Planning Director
W.D.Jones,W.H.Shields and Ernest Moody of the Soil Con-
servation Service,U.S.D.A.and Phil Ebersole of the Daily
Mail.
Not present:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Rome F.Schwagel and
John F.Tritle.
The Minutes of the meeting of October 5,1970 were approved
as presented.Motion by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.Dorsey.
Motion carried.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
A bill from Hays for office supplies in the amount of $5.40
was approved for payment on a motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded
by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies:Remains the same.
Public Information Program:Remains the same.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
A meeting with the Consultant has been scheduled for October
30,1970 to receive materials completed.
Letter from Maryland Department of Health,Proposed Sewerage
Treatment Facility,Town of Halfway:
The application for a point of discharge for the proposed
treatment facility serving the town of Halfway was considered
and approved on a motion by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.Herbst.
Motion carried.
Use of Soil Survey,Land Use and Development Conference:
The members of the Commission were invited to attend a con-
ference on Wednesday,October 21,1970 at 10:00 A.M.in
Cumberland at the Ali Ghan Shrine Club concerning the use of
soil survey as a guide in Land Use and Development.
Legal Opinion -Maryland Health Laws:
At the request of the Planning Commission,the County Attorney
prepared a legal opinion regarding the present status of
Article 66B which defines "Subdivision"in relation to the
Maryland Health Laws,Article 43,Section 387.
Mr.Gross moved to make this legal opinion a part of the
Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission by reference.
Seconded by Mr.Dorsey.Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS,1964:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Martin Company:Preliminary Approval recommended subject to:
State Roads Approval.
Motion was made by Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Gross to grant
Preliminary Approval to this subdivision SUbject to the above
recommendation.Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY PLATS,CONTD:
Arboranda Estates:Continuation recommended.
Mr.Herbst moved to continue Preliminary Approval for Arbor-
anda Estates for State Roads Approval.Seconded by Mr.
Dorsey.Motion carried.
Jack L.Clever:Preliminary Approval recommended.
Preliminary Approval of the plan of lots for Jack L.Clever
granted on a motion by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.Herbst.
Motion carried.
Burnside Manor:Continuation recommended for additional
information.
Motion to continue this application for additional information
by Mr.Dorsey,seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
FINAL PLATS:
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Norris Acres:Final Approval recommended.
Final Approval granted on a motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded by
Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
Mountain View Estates:Resubmission recommended.
Motion was made by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.Herbst that this
application be resubmitted under the 1970 regulations.Motion
carried.
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Litton Acres:
Final Approval
by Mr.Gross.
Final Approval recommended.
granted on a motion by Mr.Herbst,
Motion carried.
seconded
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS,1970:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Tanglewood Apartments,Thomas H.Shank:Preliminary Approval
recommended.
Mr.Gross moved to grant Preliminary Approval to this appli-
cation.Seconded by Mr.Dorsey.Motion carried.
Clifford Weller Subdivision:Preliminary Approval recommended
subject to Health Department Approval.
Preliminary Approval granted sUbject to the above recommen-
dation.Motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Dorsey.Motion
carried.
FINAL PLATS:
Lakeside Mobile Home Park:Final Approval recommended.
Final Approval granted to Lakeside Mobile Home Park on a
motion by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Soil Survey Map:
Mr.W.H.Shields,Soil Scientist presented to the Commission
a Soils Limitation Chart prepared by the State Soil Conser-
vation District.Mr.Shields explained the purpose of the
Soil Survey as it is used in planning and the Soils Interpre-
tation Guide as it relates to building and development.This
system is being used in many counties in Maryland to help
eliminate drainage problems in soils with limited suitability
for building development.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Brightwood Gardens:
The Planning Director stated that a report would be forthcoming
on the status of the Brightwood Gardens Apartment which has
been referred to the County Attorney.
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OTHER BUSINESS,CONTD:
Announcement was made that the Sediment Control meeting is
to be held October 27,at Ft.Ritchie.Marshall T.Augustine
Sedimentation Expert from the Department of Water Resources
will speak.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
will be held November 2,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the Conference
Room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 P.M.Motion by Mr.Herbst,
seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
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NOVEMBER 2,1970
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and
Zoning Commission was held Monday,November 2,1970 at 7:30
P.M.in the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,John C.Herbst,
William E.Dorsey,Rome F.Schwagel and Mr.James A.Rooney
of the Department of Health.Members of the County and City
of Hagerstown Parks Boards,County Commissioners and Mayors
of Municipalities were also invited to be present.
Members not present:Vice-Chairman Richard J.Walla,Richard
W.Gross,John F.Tritle and W.D.Jones Planning Director.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M.
The Minutes of the meeting of October 19,1970 were delayed
for final approval until the next meeting.Motion by Mr.
Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Dorsey.Motion carried.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
The following bills were approved for payment:Long's Busi-
ness Equipment -$107.30,$5.04 -Final Approval Stamp,and
legal fees submitted by the County Attorney -$495.00.
Motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Dorsey.Motion carried.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies:Remains the same.
Public Information Program:Remains the same.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
Workshops are being held to receive and review materials
from the Consultant.
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SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS,1964:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
ArborandaEstates:
Continued for State Roads definition of access points.Motion
by Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Schwagel.Motion carried.
Burnside Manor:
Continued for 30'R/W,cul-de-sac design and Health Department
Approval.Motion by Mr.Dorsey,seconded by Mr.Herbst.
Motion carried.
FINAL PLATS:
Orchard Hills,Extd.Section 2:
.
Final Approval continued for Health Department Approval and
County Engineering Approval.Motion by Mr.Schwagel,seconded
by Mr.Dorsey.Motion carried.
Scenic Mountain Estates -Jack L.Clever:
Final Approval continued.Motion by Mr.Schwagel to delete
Mountain Road shown on the plat or status of road spelled
out.Seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
Brightwood Gardens:
Final Approval continued for County Engineering Approval in
writing for drainage,building set back lines and 8'utility
easements shown on the plat.Motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded
by Mr.Dorsey.Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS,1970:
FINAL PLATS:
Tanglewood Apartments -Shank:
Final Approval granted subject to County Engineering Approval
in writing for drainage.Motion by Mr.Schwagel,seconded by
Mr.Dorsey.Motion carried.
Clifford O.Weller:
Final Approval granted subject to County Engineering Approval
in writing for drainage.Motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded by
Mr.Dorsey.Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Policy and Procedure Committee:
The Chairman designated a Committee of three,Mr.Schwagel,
(Chairman),Mr.Walla and Mr.Gross,to prepare recommendations
regarding policy and procedure for Preliminary Consultation
and preliminary and final plats.
Preliminary Consultation:
Representatives of Lexington Associates appeared before the
Commission to present preliminary consultation plans of the
proposed Halfway Manor to the members for their information.
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NEW BUSINESS,CONTD:
Maryland Outdoor Recreation and Open Space Program,
Phase I C9ncept Plan:
Mr.Raymond Puzio,Project Director of the Maryland State
Planning Department presented the Phase I Concept Plan as a
means of shaping natural development of open space on a
Statewide program.Comments and recommendations were invited.
The Chairman read a letter from the Chairman of the Wash-
ington County Historical Advisory Committee in which reso-
lution was made that consideration be given to the provision
for the inclusion of historical zoning laws in the final
Zoning Ordinances for Washington County.Hereby made a
part of these Minutes by reference.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
will be held on Monday,November 16,1970.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M.on a motion by Mr.
Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Dorsey.Motion carried.
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NOVEMBER 16,1970
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and
Zoning Commission was held Monday,November 16,1970 at 7:30
P.M.in the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman Richard
J.Walla,Ex-Officio Rome F.Schwagel,John C.Herbst,John
F.Tritle,Richard W.Gross,William E.Dorsey,W.D.Jones,
and James A.Rooney of the Department of Health.Alos present
Phil Ebersole of the Daily Mail.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M.
The Minutes of the meeting of October 19,1970 were approved
as written.Motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.Herbst.
Motion carried.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Bills from Hays for recording tape,$6.98,yearly subscriptions
for newspapers from the Morning Herald and the Daily Mail
in the amount of $43.68 and IBM for typewriter ribbon $8.48
were approved for payment on motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by
Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies:Remains the same.
Public Information Program:Remains the same.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
A tentative meeting for the first week in December has been
set to consider additional materials.
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SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS,1964:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Arboranda Estates:Continuation recommended for State Roads
Approval.Mr.Schwagel moved to continue preliminary approval
on the above recommendation.Seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion
carried.
Burnside Manor:Continuation recommended for additional in-
formation.Continued on the above recommendation.Motion
by Mr.Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
FINAL PLATS:
Orchard Hills,Extd.Section 2Continuation recommended.
Continued for additional information.Motion by Mr.Herbst,
seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion carried.
Scenic Mountain Estates:Final Approval recommended.
Final approval granted.Motion by Mr.Schwagel,seconded by
Mr.Tritle.Motion carried.!:'"
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Brightwood Gardens:
Continued sUbject to
on the plat.Motion
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Continuation recommended.
changing of the building line
by Mr.Walla,seoonded by Mr.
as shown
Schwagel.
Printing of Zoning Text:
Motion was made by Mr.Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Herbst,to
have the consultant prepare ten copies of the Zoning Ordinance
for Washington County,with the recommended changes,for review
by the Commission and the Technical Committee prior to the
final printing.Motion carried.Invoice No.5391 from the firm
of Baker-Wibberly in the amount of $1,120.26 was approved for
payment.Motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.Schwagel.Motion
carried.
A meeting of the Municipal League xx to be held November 23,
1970 at 6:30 P.M.at the Funkstown Luthern Church was an-
nounced by Mr.Gross.Members of the Commission were invited
to attend.
Policy and Procedure:
Mr.Schwagel,as Chairman of the Policy and
moved that the recommendations submitted by
adopted as written.Seconded by Mr.Gross.
these Minutes by reference.
Procedure Committee,
this Committee be
Made a part of
Mr.Schwagel made recommendation that Mr.Nunamaker and Mr.
Mann of the Sanitary Commission be invited to attend the first
or third January meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
to inform the members of the status of the proposed extension
of sewer facilities for the Halfway area.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and
Zoning Commission will be held Monday,December 7,1970 at
7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 P.M.Motion by Mr.Walla,
seconded by Mr.Schwagel.Motion carried.
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DECEMBER 7,1970
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning
Commission WqS held Monday,December 7,1970 at 7:30 P.M.in the
Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman Richard
J.Walla,Ex-Officio Rome F.Schwagel,Richard W.Gross,John F.
Tritle,William E.Dorsey,W.D.Jones Planning Director,James A.
Rooney of the Department of Health,Phil Ebersole and Helen Mc
Caffery.
Not present:John C.Herbst.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M.
The Minutes
presented.
carried.
of the meeting of November 16,1970 were approved as
Motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.Schwagel.Motion
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Bills approved included City Directory $52.70,used typewriter,
Long's Business Equipment $100.00 and Hagerstown Bookbinding for
calendar refills $2.25.Motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.
Schwagel.Motion carried.
OLD-AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies:Remains the same.
Public Information Program:Remains the same.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
Invoice No.5428 from the firm of Baker-Wibberly in the amount
of $807.09,dated November 30,1970 was approved for payment.
Motion by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS,1964:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Arboranda Estates:Continuation recommended.
Preliminary approval of Arboranda Estates was continued for Eng-
ineering consultations.Motion by Mr.Tritle,seconded by Mr.
Walla.Motion carried.
Burnside Manor:Continuation recommended.
Preliminary approval for Burnside Manor continued.Motion by
Mr.Schwage I,seconded by Mr.Dorsey.So ordered.
Halfway Manor:
Mr.Walla moved to grant Preliminary approval to Halfway Manor
with the recommendation that all Commission members have an opportunity
to review materials regarding this Subdivision and consultation with
the County Engineer regarding drainage.Seconded by Mr.Dorsey.
Motion carried.
FINAL PLATS:
Orchard Hills,Extd.Section 2:
Continuation recommended.Final Approval was continued for Health
Department approval.Motion by Mr.Schwagel,seconded by Mr.
Tritle.Motion carried.
Brightwood Gardens:Final Approval recommended.
Final Approval of Bri.ghtwood Gardens granted on a motion by Mr.
Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Dorsey.Motion carried.
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FINAL PLATS,CONTD:
Potomac Manor:Continuation recommended.
Mr.Schwagel moved to continue approval of the County portion of
Section '~"C"of Potomac Manor for review of the County Engineer
in reference to surface water drainage.Seconded by Mr.Gross.
Motion carried.
Mr.Schwagel suggested that it might be advantageous to have
representation from the Engineering Department at the Planning
and Zoning meetings where problems concerned with engineering
requirements were encountered.
Mr.Schwagel stated that Mr.Nunamaker ,Washington County
Sanitary Commission will be attending a January meeting of
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
NEW BUSINESS:
A letter from the Washington County Traffic Advisory Committee
will be considered at a later date.Motion by Mr.Gross,
seconded by Mr.Dorsey.Motion carried.
The annual meeting of the Maryland Association of Counties will
be held January 12-14 at the Holiday Inn,Downtown Baltimore
City.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
will be held December 21,1970 at 1:00 P.M.in the Conference
Room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M.Motion by Mr.Schwagel,
seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion carried.
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Donalcf R.Frush,Chairman
DECEMBER 21,1970
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning
Commission was held Monday,December 21,1970 at 1:00 P.M.in
the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman Richard
J.Walla,Ef-Officio Rome F.Schwagel,Richard W.Gross,William
E.Dorsey,William D.Jones Planning Director and Richard A.
Schaub of the State Planning Department.
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 P.M.
The Chairman requested approval to add three letters to the agenda.
The Minutes of the meeting of December 7,1970 were approved as
written.Motion by Mr.Gross,seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion
carried.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies:In order to expedite the program for flood
plain information from the Corps of Engineers,Mr.Schwagel said
that he would ask the County Commissioners to write to the two
U.S.Senators to see what could be done to fulfill the request
for these studies.
Public Information Program:Remains the same.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:Remains the same.
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SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS,1964:
PRELIMINARY,...PLATS:
Arboranda Estates:Continuation recommended.Mr.Schwagel moved
to continue this application for a~~xxx~HaxxxHf~Emaxx~Rxa~~K~xax
Health Department approval.Seconded by Mr.Walla.Motion
carried.
Burnside Manor:Continuation recommended.Mr.Walla
continue this application for additional information.
by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
FINAL PLATS:
moved to
Seconded
Orchard Hills,Extd.Sec.2:Continuation recommended.Mr.
Schwagel moved to continue final approval of this application for
Health Department approval.Seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion carried.
Potomac Manor,Section "C":Continuation recommended.
A letter from the assistant engineer (County)was read in which
he concurred with the recommendations of the City Engineer for
surface water drainage of the County portion of Potomac Manor,
Section "C".Mr.Schwagel moved to continue this application,
that the developer be notified of this action and that the appli-
cation be brought back for final approval after engineering recommen-
dations have been accepted.Seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion carried .
.SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS,1970:
FINAL PLATS:
Halfway Manor:
Mr.Gross moved
seconded by Mr.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Final Approval
to grant Final
Walla.Motion
recommended.
Approval to Halfway
carried.
Manor,
Maryland Association of Counties;
The Maryland Association of Counties will hold its annual meeting
January 12 -14 in Baltimore.Mr.Gross and Mr.Frush will attend
the meeting of the County Planning officials to be held January
12 as a seperate meeting.
Governor's Council for Appalachian Maryland Meeting:
The Planning Commission was represented at the Govenor's Council
for Appalachain Maryland Meeting held December 17,1970 in Cum-
berland by Mr.Walla who gave a complete and comprehensive
report to the Commission members for their information.
COMMUNICATIONS'
A letter was read from Mrs.Barbara Stansberry concerning the sale
of lots near Chewsville.Mr.Schwagel moved that the Planning
Director look into this matter and bring back to the Commission
for the necessary action,also that the surveyors be asked to
meet so as to be informed as to procedure for notifying the
Planning Commission regarding the survey of building lots.
Seconded by Mr.Dorsey.Motion carried.
A letter from H.W.Gilbert,Counsel for James F.Forrest,Inc,
was read in which he requested confirmation from the Planning
Commission that the new Subdivision Ordinance does not apply to
the particular 8.7 acres of land involved.
Resolution was made directing the Chairman to comply with this
request.Motion by Mr.Walla,seconded by Mr.Gross.Motion
carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS,CONTD:
Letters from the Traffic Advisory Committee and the Soil Con-
servation District concerning a second access road for Lakeside
Mobile Home Park and drainage basin in the area were read.
Recommendation was made that the Chairman arrange a meeting
between Mr.Sisler,Mr.Bowser and Mr.Charlton concerning their
recommendations on comments and location of a second road and,
that a meeting with the Soil Conservation District and the devel-
oper then be arranged to finalize recommendations pertaining to
this development.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
will be held January 4,1971 at 7:30 P.M.in the Conference
Room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 2:02 P.M.
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DONALD R.FRUSH,CHAIRMAN
JANUARY 4,1971
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning
Commission was held Monday,January 4,1971 at 7:30 P.M.in
the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,John C.Herbst,John
F.Tritle,William E.Dorsey,Ex-Officio Rome F.Schwagel,
Planning Director W.D.Jones,Stanley Bond of the Department
of Health,Richard A.Schaub of the State Planning Department
and Harold Boyer County Commissioner.Not present:Vice-
Chairman Richard J.Walla and Richard W.Gross.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M.
The Minutes of the meeting of December 21,1970 were approved
as presented.Motion by Mr.Schwagel,seconded by Mr.Dorsey.
Motion carried.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Historical Advisory Committee:
A letter from John C.Frye as Chairman of the Historical Ad-
visory Committee was read in which the voluntary services of
a member of that Committee were offered in identifying the
many historical structures on the Land Use Maps of Washington
County.
The Chairman exposed and recommended the use of the Maryland
Historic Preservation Plan,Goals and Criteria,Technical Report
No.1 in coding the various historical sites in Washington County.
Mr.Schwagel moved to advise the Historical Advisory Committee
that it is the wish of the Planning Commission that the historical
sites in the County be coded in accordance with the Maryland His-
toric Preservation Plan-Technical Report No.1 and when completed,
be put on the Land Use Maps by members of the Historical Advisory
Committee.Seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS,CONTD:
Urban Land Institute Dues:
The Chairman requested the EX-Officio member to ask the
Commissioners to supply the Planning Commission with the
for the regular membership in the Urban Land Institute.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
County
dues
Flood Plain Studies:No report.
Public Information Program:Remains the same.
"701"Comprehensive Planning Program Schedule:
Copies of the final draft of the Zoning Text were received from
the consultant and made available to the members of the Commis-
sion.
Traffic Advisory Committee:
The Chairman reported that Mr.Bowser,Mr.Sisler and Mr.Charlton
Chairman of the Traffic Advisory Committee had met and that their
report would be forthcoming in the near future.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Arboranda Estates:Continuation recommended.
Mr.Schwagel moved to continue this application for preliminary
Approval for additional information.Seconded by Mr.Dorsey.
Motion carried.
Burnside Manor:Continuation recommended.
Mr.Schwagel moved to continue Preliminary Approval of Burnside
Manor for additional information.Seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion
carried.
FINAL PLATS:
Orchard Hills,Extd.,Section 2:Continuation recommended.
Mr.Dorsey moved to continue this application for additional infor-
mation.Seconded by Mr.Schwagel.Motion carried.
Potomac Manor,Section Ilell:Final Approval recommended.
Mr.Schwagel moved to grant Final Approval to the County portion
of Potomac Manor,Section "C",based on the recommendation of
the acting County Engineer and that the City Engineer be notified
of this action.Seconded by Mr.Herbst.Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Historical Zoning:
Motion was made by Mr.Herbst to have the Chairman of the Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission appear before the Board of Washington
County Commissioners and request that Washington County be pro-
vided the means to establish Historic Zoning as set forth in
Article 66B.Seconded by Mr.Tritle.Motion carried.