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January 6,1975
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning Conunission was
held on Monday,January 6,1975 at 7:30 P.M.in the second floor conference
room of the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman William E.Dorsey,Paul
W.Hoffman,W.Keller Nigh,Barbara B.Whitcomb,Executive Director Barry A.
Teach,Planning Director Alan R.Musselman,and Assistant Planners Robert B.
Garver,Ronald L.Shives and Thomas Van Dyke.Also,Jack S.Hawbaker Zoning
Adminis trator.
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M.
MINUTES:
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.
of December 2,1974,were ap~roved as presented.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Dorsey,the Minutes of the meeting
So ordered.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman·,to
approve for payment,an invoice from the firm of Nassaux-Hemsley,Inc.for
preparation of the Water and Sewer Plan in the amount of $3,300.00.So ordered.
An invoice from J.Russell Robinson in the amount of $235.00 was approved for
payment of legal fees on a motion by Mr.Hoffman and seconded by Mr.Dorsey.So
ordered.
On a motion by Mrs,Mlitcomb and seconded by Mr.'Dorsey,the Commission approved
an invoice from Fox and Associates for the Mass Transit Study in the amount of
$890.00.So ordered..
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to
approve for payment,an invoice in the amount of $300.00 fro~Greenhorne and
O'Mara for photogrammetry.So ·ordered.
Letter from K.J.Mackley,Re:Pizza Hut:
Mr.Kenneth J.Mackley,attorney for Mr.James Hinkle,owner of the Pizza Hut,
appeared before the Commission to request that Mr,Hawbaker be instructed by the
Conunission that the mechanical device in question was a recommendation of the
Commission and not a requirement for the issuance of an occupancy pennit.
It was also contended that the"problem had been studied and was found that no
available mechanical device can be installed without safety hazard to the public,
and that the State would not permit the installation of such on the SHA right-
of-way.
Following a lengthy discussion,it was the recommendation of the Chairman that
Mr.Hawbaker be requested to present to the Commission,alternatives to the Minutes
of May 6,1974 to correct the traffic hazard situation onto the Dual Highway,
bearing in mind that the Commission did not approve or suggest that a mechanical
device be placed on State Highway Administration owned lands.In order that no
further delay to operation be encountered,it was pointed out that the Commission
would consider such alternatives within hours of their presentation.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Hoffman and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to
stand on the a<;tion of the Commission as stated in the Minutes of May 6,1974,
as pertains to the alternatives to the recommendations of a mechanical device.
So 'ordered.
Letter from J.H.Seibert,Re:Extension of Time for Harry A.Miller,Parcel A
and Wilbur Deibert:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mrs.Mlitcomb and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to
grant a thirty day extension of time for the preliminary plat of Henry Miller,
Parcel A,expiration of which will be February 6,1975,and Wilbur Deibert,to expire
February IS,1975.So ordered.
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Letter from Fox and Associates -Re:Extension of Time for Antietam Manor,
Section 3:
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to
grant the request for a thirty day extension of time for final plat consideration
of Antietam Manor,Section 3,which will expire on March 3,1975.So ordered.
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Mountain View Estates (23 Lots):
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to
grant Preliminary Approval to the plat file with the following conditions:
1.Final plat shall contain information contained in the County Engineer's memo
dated December 16,1974.(copy attached by reference to the plat file).
2.Final plat shall be accompanied by information relative to proposed method
of erosion and sediment control.So ordered.
Robert Bidle -Extension of Time Request:
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Conunission voted to
grant a thirty day extension of time for plat consideration,expiration of which
will be March 4,1975.So ordered.
Greenspring Hills,(16 Lots)(60 Day Limit):
On·a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.lfuitcomb,the Conunission voted
·to grant a thirty day extension of time for plat consideration by the Commission,
expiration of which will be March 2,1975.So ordered.
The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission,the difficulties experienced
by the owner of the development in obtaining any approvals to date for the 23 lots
\'1hich had b~cn submitted.It WaS pointed out that the engineer hau conducted a
field survey for each of the lots prior to preliminary consultation with the staff
and other agencies involved in the approval pro~ess,thus resulting in llnnecessary
costs to the owner in that the agencies requested changes during the preliminary
·consul tat ion .•
The Conunission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,
to ask the Executive Director to prepare a concise chronological order ·of events
leading to the disapproval of this plat,by means of copies of all correspondence
between the Planning Conunission and the reviewing agencies,making copies available
to the County Conunissioners for reference,and to also prepare a procedure of
approval as outlined in the ordinance showing how the plat could have been prepared
in a very short time as allows in the ordinance.It was also directed that if the
developer should wish to appear before the Commission to describe these events as
they occured,time will be made available to him on the Commission agenda.So ordered.
Shanks Addition to St.James Village,Lot 2:
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted that the
application be sent out for"routing to the:rcv.lCl,ving agencies,and that consideration
for approval be given under Section 107 of the Subdivision Ordinance ,irrespective
of compl iance with the adopted Higll\;ay Plan,since it I;as submitted for approval
as·of December 23,1974.(Date of notification of Plan adoption).So ordered.
Membership Status of Ex-Officio Member:
Mr.Nigh inquired,as a matter of record,in regard to the voting status of the Ex-Of-
ficio member of the Commission and \;as advised that Ex-Officio status carried with it,
votinq privileges.
Hagerstown Limited Partnership:
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Conunission voted that
the application be routed to all reviewing agencies for consideration for approval
wlder Section 107 of the Subdivision Ordinance,irrespective of compi iance with
the adopted Highway Plan,since it was submitted for approval as of December 23,
1974.(Date of notification of Plan adoption.)So ordered.
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PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Glenn Eby,Lots 3,4 and 5:
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted to
grant Preliminary Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Wlitcomb,to
grant Final Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies:
The Chairman reported that a draft copy of the Conococheague Study was in hand for
the information of the Commission and staff use.
County Municipalities:
The Chairman requested that the Commission consider the establishment of a Council
of Planning Commissions so that some arrangement can be made to provide each
municipality with needed staff assistance in administering their adopted plans,
and the cor relation of Capital Improvements Programs •.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,to
arrange a joint regional meeting of all municipal planning commissions at the earliest
possible date,prior to the meeting with the County Commissioners in regard to
the County providing this service to them.So ordered.
Mass Transit Study:
The Chairman reported that this study is progressing according to the scope of
services.
Areas of Critical State Concern:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Wlitcomb,to
prepare a .simple questionnaire to be filled out and returned to the Planning,office,
which will be placed as an ad in the newspaper for the participation of the public
in the general recommendations to the State in regard to Areas of Critical State
Concern,said ad to be run for 1 day in each newspaper.So ordered.
Halfway Park Design:
Mr.Musselman reported that the problem of accessibility is being worked out,a
topographic map has been prepared of the area and that the next meeting of the
Design Co~nittee is scheduled for January 8.
FY 1976 Work Program:
The Commission did act on the FY 1976 Work
staff were distributed to the Commission.
Commissioners along w~!A_the FY 1976 OpD.
Program and priorities as listed by the
These will be presented to the County
NEW BUSINESS:
North Middle School:
Staff recommendatl0ns in regard to the request for review from the Board of Edu-
cation.of the site selection for the North Middle School were presented for the
information of the Commission.It was suggested that each of the sites be reviewed
individually in workshop session and make specific recommendations on'each ~ite.
Subdivision Report -July to December:
Mr.Shives reported that 173 lots,which constituted 273 acres of County land had
been approved as subdivisions of land from the period July to December,1974.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Zoning Text Amendments -Workshop:
January 13,1975,was established for a workshop meeting to review Zoning Text
Amelldments.The meeting will be at 2 :00 P.M.in the conference room.
Public Zoning District-Guidelines:
It was brought to the attention of the Commission that currently there is no prescribed
zoning classification other than "P"Public for all public owned lands in the
County for which there are no guidel ines.It has been suggested that very general
guidelines be prescribed along with updating of the maps in the public district.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission authorized
the staff to proceed with establishing general guidelines for the Public District
to be considered for the next update of the Zoning Ordinance and Maps.So ordered.
Photographic Inventory and Equipment:
It was requested by the staff that photographic equipment be provided for use in
slide presentations to the public for informational meetings.
It was brought to the attention of the Commission that the County Commissioners
a·re considering a pool of resources for use of all agencies and that such equip-
ment may be available under such system.
Lrnld Use-Corroounity Facilities Committee:
Citizen's Advisory Cooonittees are in the process of being formed by Planning Sector
to work "ith the Commission and staff in the preparation of the Land Use Plan
Tevision n.nd the Conununity Facilities af!.d Services Plan.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr.Charles Morrison expressed appreciation for the opportunity to have served
"ith the Commission and stated his "illingness to serve in any future capacity.
Plats Approved Under Administrative Policy:
Development:Lindy Hanes-December 9,1974;Paul Shade-December 9,1974;Bronis
Loudenslager-December 11,1974;Anna Mae Mills Haunes-December 13,1974;Harry
Wolfe,Lot 3-December 18,i974;Harry Wolfe,Lots 1 and 2-December 18,1974;
Robert E.Poffenberger-December 18,1974;and Mahlon Miller,Lots 1 and 2-January
3,1975.
Simplified:Perry Reese-December 11,1974;I-Iagersto"n-Washington County Industrial
Poundation-December 12,1974;Welty-Weller -December 13,1974;Elizabeth H.Werth-
December U,1974;Jos"eph Boyd-January 2,1975;1110mson-Kline-,January 4,1975;and
Perez-Strite-January 6,1975.
Maryland Association of County Planning Officials-Annual Winter Meeting:
It "as brought to the attention of the Commission that the Annual Winter Meeting of
the Mary]and Association of County Planning Officials "auld be held on January 15,
16 and 17 at the HWlt Valley Inn,Baltimore.
Annual Report:
The ehai rman reported that the Annual Report is in the process of preparation and
should be completed by the end of next "eek."
OTHER BUSINESS,CONTD:
Complimentary Copy of the Zoning Ordinance:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Nigh,to
provide Carroll County with a compl imentary copy of the l'Iashington County Zoning
Ordinance in compliance with their request.So ordered.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
There is a workshop meeting scheduled for January 13,1975 at 2 :00 P.M.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday,February 3,1975 at 7:30 P.M.
in the conference room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 11 :45 P.M.on a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded
by Mr.Dorsey.An Executive Session followed.
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Donald R~.Frush,Chairman
February 3,1975
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission was held
on Monday,February 3,1975 at 7:30 P.M.in the conference room of the Court House
Annex.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman William E.Dorsey,Ex-Officio
1'1.Keller Nigh,John C.Herbst,Paul W.Hoffman,David W.Sowers,Jr.,and Barbara
B.Whitcomb.Staff:Executive Director Barry A.Teach,Planning Director Alan R.
Musselman,Assistant Planners Robert B.Garver,Ronald L.Shives,Thomas Van Dyke
and James Witherspoon.
MINUTES:
On a motion by ~tts.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission voted to
adopt the Minutes of January.6,1975,as amended to read on page 1,under Pizza
Hut:"...as pertains to the al ternatives to the recommendation of a mechanical
device".So ordered.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to
add to the agenda,the following items:Letter from Fox and Associates,Inc.;
Recordation of Town Plans;Simplified Plat for Dorsey Martin;letter from Dr.Paul
V.Joliet.So ordered.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to ap-
prove an invoice from Fox and Associates,Inc.,in the amount of $4,965 for work
completed on the Mass Transit Study.So ordered.
Letter from J.H.Seibert,Re:David Fraley Subdivision:
A letter was read from Mr.J.H.Seibert dated January 17,1975,in which it was
requested that the Commission give consideration to the proposal of resubmission
of a previously approved plat for David Fraley.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,to
notify the engineer to proceed with a replat of the plan of lots from the previously
approved five lots to six lots,provided that all lots comply with the minimum size
and width requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.So ordered.
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Letter from .John L.Cavallo,Re:Burger King:
A letter from John L.Cavallo,dated January 17,1975,was read in regard to the
renewal of a request to the County Commissioners for fcmding approval to further
pursue the Circuit Court's decision as pertains to the construction of the Burger
King.
Following a lengthy discussion,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and
seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to request ~he County Commissioners to consider allowing the
Commission to exceed the $500.00 limit for legal fees to pursue this particular
case to conclusion.
After a review by the Chairman of the events of the case,question was called on
the motion by Mr.Dorsey."Aye",Mr.Sowers,Mr.Dorsey,Mrs.Whitcomb,Mr.Nigh,
Mr.Hoffman."No",Mr.Herbst.
Letter from Mrs.John Claggett,Re:Subdivision Requirements:
A letter was read from Mrs.-John Claggett,dated January 31,1975,in regard to the
subdivision of land situated off San Mar Road on a private lane and owned by her
father.
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to advise
Mrs.Claggett,to submit a plat for Commission consideration under the provisions of
Section 107 of the Subdivision Ordinance.So ordered.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted to
include on the plat to be presented for Commission consideration,the necessary
statement absolving the County fron\any future expense in regard to building or
maintaining the private road in question.So ordered.
Letter to Dr.Paul V.Joliet:
In conjunction with previous Commission action in regard to a subdivision plat for
O. O.Craig,Lot 6,situated in a W-l and S-l service area in the Water and Sewerage
Plan and which could not be feasibly provided with public water and sewer,a letter
directed to the attention of Dr.Joliet was read,requesting that an exception to
Section 10.03.26 of Health Regulations be provided to permit installation of a well
and septic system to the lot.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Sowers,to
direct the Chairman to contact the Health Department in regard to obtaining an
exception to the requirements of Section 10.03.26 of the health regulations as out-
lined ,with a copy to the County Commissioners,asking their participation in this
request.So ordered.
Recordation of Town Plans:
The 'Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission,that the current require-
ment for recordation of town plans and ordinances by the Clerk of the Circuit
Court involves several hundred dollars in recordation fees,and requested that
the State or the County pay the recordation fees for plans and ordinances of the
municipali tics as previously agreed.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Nigh,to direct
the Chairman to request in writing from the Department of State Planning,a legal
clarification of Article 66B,Section 3.07,as pertains to recordation of Town
reports and adopted plans.So ordered.
porsey Martin:
The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission,a proposed subdi-
vision of improved parcels on the Dorsey Martin property situated on Ridge
Road "hich do not meet the requirements of the Washington County,Ordinances.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,to
advise the owner that Board of Appeals action would be'necessary for con-
sideration of a variance of lot sizes and/or width and directed that a
simplified plat be prepared and submitted for Commission consideration,and
showing a right-of-way reservation thirty (30)feet in width along the
front of the lots when measured from the centerline of Ridge Road for the
purpose of future rO:Hl widening.So ordered.
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SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Harry E.Miller,Parcel A (60 Day Limit):
Upon review of the plat file,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and
seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,to disapprove the plat because it did not receive Health
Department Approval per Section 510 of the Subdivision Ordinance.So ordered.
Isaac W.Norris (4 Lots):
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by ~ll'.Hoffman,the Commission voted to
grant Preliminary Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,to
grant Final Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
Forge Hill Estates,Section B (39 Lots):
Following a lengthy discussion in regard to the retention pond as shown on the'plat,
the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,to
grant Preliminary Approval,with the understanding that con'sideration of the plat
for final approval will not be given until an agreement is worked out between the
owner/developer and the County Commissioners and/or their representative for the
maintenance of the retention pond until completion of Sections A and B of Forge
Hill Estates,which is to include paving and seeding.So ordered.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to request
the County Commissioners to establish a policy of guidelines to be followedfor
future water retention and easements on subdivision plats and'maintenance thereof.
So ordered..
kwas recommended by Mr.Nigh that when this request is presented to the County Com-
missioners,that it be accompanied by comments from the staff and the reasons for
the request,and possibly also comments as presented by consulting engineers as
pertains to recommendations regarding retention ponds,easements,and maintenance
of same when shown on subdivision plats.
The Chairman directed that a letter be prepared to consulting firms requesting their
comments and recommendations in this regard.
On a motion by Mr.Hoffman and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted that
the developer show in the deed of conveyance specifically the easement right-of-way
to the sediment pond for Forge Hill Estates,Section B.So ordered.
Greenspring'Hills (16 Lots):
A chronological order of events dating'from the preliminary consultation for this
subdivision until the present time were prepared by.the staff for the information
of the Commission.
Following discussion as pertains to staff reports,State Highway Administration
comments and other plat file information,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.
Herbst and seconded by Mr.Sowers to grant Preliminary Approval to Greenspring Hills,
requesting that a statement indicating that lot owners must hook onto public water
and sewerage when it becomes available,must be shown on the final tracing.
The motion carried with Mrs.Whitcomb voting "No".So ordered.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.'Hoffman,the Commission voted to grant
Final Approval :subject .to the statement indicating that lot owners must hook onto
public water and sewerage when it becomes available must be on the final tracing.
Motion carried with Mrs.Whitcomb voting "No'!So ordered.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded,by Mr.Nigh,the Commission voted that a
copy of the chronological order of events for submission of Greenspring Hills be
made available to the developer,the County Commissioners and the consulting
engineer along with a cover letter and the booklet which shows the proper procedure
for plat submission.So ordered.
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SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS,CONTD.:
FINAL PLATS:
Wilbur Deibert (4 Lots):
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman to grant
Preliminary Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to grant
Final Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
Antietam Manor,Section 3 (16 Lots):
Upon review of the plat file and noting that the statement from the Health Department
in regard to contamination of ground water had been provided as requested,the Com-
mission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,to grant Final
Approval.So ordered.
SIMPLIFIED PLAT:
Garland Groh:
Noting that the simplified plat presented for Commission consideration does not meet
the minimum lot size requirements,the Co~~ission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers
and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to disapprove the application and refer it to the Board
of Appeals for their action.So ordered.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
,1974 Annual Report:
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to adopt
the 1974 Annual Report to be presented to the County Commissioners at 2:00 P.M.
on February 4,1975.So ordered.
NEW BUSINESS:
Panhandle Lots:
Following discussion of a staff presentation in regard to panhandle lots,the Com-
mission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to have the
staff prepare an amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance as pertains to panhandle
lot design for Commission consideration.So ordered.
FY 1976 Budget:
111e Chairman appointed Mr.Dorsey,Mrs.Whitcomb and Mr.Hoffman,with Mrs.Whitcomb
to chair a Budget Committee to review the Commission~s FY 1976 Budget and make their
recommendations to the Commission,prior to presentation to the County Commissioners.
Advisory Board:
The Chairman pointed out that the Advisory Board was not receiving materials relative
to COJmllission activity early enough for their review,and asked that this be cor-
rected and made available as soon as it is provided to the Commission.It was also
pointed out that the Board should be made aware of Commission workshops in the event
that they would want to participate.
On a motion by Mrs.\~litcomb and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission voted to
make available to the Advisory Board,all materialS relative to Commission activity
as soon as it becomes available and also notification in regard to workshop sessions,
So ordered.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to appoint
Mr.Charles Morrison,Mr.Donald Woods and Robert L.Rosenberry to ,the ,Advisory
COlumi ttee,and also requesting recommendations in regard to.additional members
to enlarge their membership.So ordered ..
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OLD AND UNFINISHED BusiNESS~CONTD.:
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the staff was directed to request
Qlannel 6 TV Station to extend the opportunity to utilize the public service question
and answer period to the Commission,Staff,Town Planning Commissions and Advisory
Board.So ordered.
Printing Requirements:
It was brought to the attention of the Commission that estimates had been received
from printers in regard to work program elements.It was pointed out that the
Board of Education had agreed to print texts and most of the smaller mapping at
a considerable saving over the estimated printer's costs.
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission directed the
staff to proceed on the basis of having the Board of Education print Commission
work elements that can be done there,as has been done in the past,and have mapping
done based upon the best estimate submitted.So ordered.
PLATS APPROVED UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY:
Simplified:
Perez-Strite,January 6,1975;Fleming-Martin,January 8,1975;Earl Shank,January
8,1975;Charles Clopper,January 8,1975;Chambers-Dickenson,January 16,1975;
Grossnickle-Ruth,January 16,1975;Grossnickle-Grossnickle,January 16,1975;
Paul Deeds,Jr.,January 21,1975;Boonsboro Ltd Partnership,January 21,1975;
ADICO-Daley,January 23,1975;Richard Martin,January 23,1975;Harvey Wolfe,
January 23,1975;Ewing Properties,January 28,1975.
Development:
Shank's Addition,Lot 2,January 20,1975;Mrs.Leon French,January 20,1975;Hag-
erstown Ltd.Partnership,January 22,1975.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
A public hearing on proposed text and map amendments will be held on Monday,February
10,1975 at 7:00 P.M.in Court Room #1.
The next regular meeting will be on Monday,February 17,1975 at 7:30 P.M.in the
conference room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to adjourn
the meeting at 11:03.So ordered.
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February 17.1975
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning
Commission was held on Monday,February 17.1975 at 7:30 P.M.in
the Conference Room of the Court House Annex.
P~esent were:Ghairman Donald R.Frush,John C.Herbst,Paul W.
Hoffman,David W.Sowers,Jr.,and Barbara B.Whitcomb.Staff:
Executive Director Barry A.Teach,Planning Director Alan R.
Musselman,Assistant Planners Robert B.Garver,Ronald L.Shives,
Thomas E.Van Dyke,and James B.Witherspoon.
Not present:Vice-Chairman William E.Dorsey and Ex-Officio
Member W.Keller Nigh.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M.
MINUTES:
On amotion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Herbst,the Commission
voted to adopt the Minutes of February 3,1975.,So ordered.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.
Herbst,to add to the agenda a letter from Fox and Associates,Inc.,
requesting an extension of time for Forge Hill Estates.So ordered.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
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~Letter from Boonsboro and Funkstown Planning Commission:
Co Recordation Fees:
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~Letters were read from the Boonsboro and Funkstown Planning Commis-
sion concerning the certification fees of their Comprehensive Plans.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commis-
sion voted to reimburse the town of Boonsboro for the fee they have
already paid for'certification of their Comprehensive Plan and to
send a letter to Funkstown Planning Commission informing them that
the Commission will pay for their certification.So ordered.
Letter from Barbara Sweely,Re:Request for Vocuments:
,A letter from Barbara SweeIy was read,in which it was requested
that the Commission send complimentary copies of the Zoning Ordi-
nance and the Subdivision Ordinance so that they could be used to
do a study on Washington County.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by
Mrs.Whitcomb,to approve complimentary copies of the Zoning
Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance.So ordered.
Letter from Dalton,Dalton,Little and Ne~port,Re:Request for
Documents:
A letter was read from Dalton,Dalton,Little,and Newport,requesting
complimentary copies,if available,of the Water and Sewer Plan,Plan
for the County,and the Capital Improvements Program.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded hy Mr.
Sowers,to make copies available at the regular charge.So ordered.
Letter from Fox and Associates,Inc.,Re:
Hill Estates:
30 Day Extension -Forge
A letter was read from Fox and Associates,Inc.requesting a thirty
(30)day extension on the plat submitted for Forge Hill Estates.
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission
voted to approve the extension of time.So ordered.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plains Studies:
The Chairman s'tated that there was nothing new to rep'ort at this time.
County Municipalities -Planning Program:
It was brought to the Commission's attention that the town of Hancock
would hold its public hearing on their Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday,
February 18,1975,at 7:00 P.M.
The Chairman noted that there have been questions raised concerning
the expiration of time for adoption of Comprehensive plans pursuant
to Section 9.01 of Article 66(B)..
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Herbst,the Commission
voted to send a request to the legislative delegation for extension
of time for the incorporated towns to adopt a Comprehensive Plan.So
ordered.
Mass Transit Study:
Copies of the Mass Transit Study were distributed at the meeting and
a copy of the Study was given to the Press.The Chairman stated that
copies would be distributed to the Chamber of Commerce,Advisory Board
to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to the Municipalities.
The Chairman also stated that the Mass Transit Study should be added
to the Workshop session to be held on Zoning Amendments on February
24,1975 at 9iOO A.M.
Areas of Critical Concern:
The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commision that a memo
was sent out on procedures ,for intervention by the State.The
Chairman stated.that these intervention procedures will be print~J
in the Maryland Register on February 22,1975.'.
A motion was made by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,to
have the staff prepare a format for guidelines for adoption,including
the citizen participation input that the Commission has received and
send this information on to the State to see if they would approve the
Commission's >.format.So ordered.
Halfway Park Design:
There was nothing new to report on the status of the Halfway Park
Design.
It was brought to the attention of the Commission that individuals
from the Park Department were asking for the Commission to do some
park design not already included in their work program.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Herbst,the Commision
voted to send a letter to the Park Board and Park Department noti-
fying them of the routing procedure involved in having park design
added to the work program.So ordered.
FY 1976 Work Program:
There was nothing new to report.
Booklet o'nDeVelopment:
On a motion by Mr.Sokers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commis-
sion voted to send the booklet,So You're Building A Home In Washington
County on to the Permits and Inspection Department for printing and
distribution.So ordered.
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Zon in g Amendment s :
A tentative wor.kshop meeting will be scheduled for February 24,1975
at 9:00 A.M.to make recommendati~ns on the Zoning Amendments.The
Commission will be polled to assure that a quorum may be present.
FY 1976 Budget:
A motion was made by Mr.Sowors and seconded by Mr.Herbst to approve
the FY 1976 Budget with the amendment to place an asterisk in front
of the Capital Outlay Line.So ordered.
Senate Bills 19 and 20:
The Chairman asked that Mr.Herbst give a presentation on House Bill
19 at the next regular meeting.The Chairman also asked Mr.Teach
to make copies available to all Commission members of the House Bills
before the next regular meeting,and that all be placed on the agenda
for the next regular meeting.
Consolidated LNG Gas Pipeline -South Mountain:
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commis-
sion voted to request comments by no later than March 3,1975 from
the City of Hagerstown Water Department,Washington County Forestry
Board,and the Washington County Soil Conservation District concerning
the LNG Pipeline.So ordered.
Washington County Planning Conference Comprehensive Plan:
Planning Director,Alan Musselman,made a reques~to the Commission
concerning planning a two or three day Planning Conference as pertains
to issues to be considered in the update of the Land Use Plan.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission
voted to approve the request for planning the Conference.So oruered.
Population Projections:
The Chairman stated that the population projections as presented by
the staff should be used in the update of the Land Use Plan,the
Water and Sewerage Plan,and all other planning activities pertaining
to population.
Water and Sewerage Plan:
The Chairman stated that a joint meeting with the City of Hagerstown
will be held Wednesday,Februari 26,1975 at 7:00 P.M.in the Confer-
ence Room of the Court House Annex to discuss changes in the Water
and Sewer Plan so that it will conform with State law.The Chairman
also instructed the Staff to send out letters to all County Agencies,
the City of Hagerstown,the Sanitary Commission,Hagerstown Water
Pollution Control Department and to the Advisory Board,informing
them of the meeting.
Lan d Use Plan:
The status of the Land Use Plan was presented to the Commission by the
Staff.It was reported that the Natural Environment Report is at the
printers and is expected within two weeks.It was also reported that
the PopUlation Study was nearing completion and would be at the
printers within two weeks.
Community Facilities and Services Plan:
A status report was given on the Community Facilities Plan by the
Staff,pointing out that most background data had been compiled.
Meetings with Citizen Advisory Committees will be held in March to
obtain their input in development of the Plan.
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P1 at s ApproVe d'·UnderAdministra.tive 'PolTcy:
Plats approve~under the administrative policy we~e:Simplified-
Melvin Draper,February 6,1975,James Rosenberry,February 6,1975,
and Vincent Groh,February 14,1975.Development -John H.Bowman,
February 10,1975.
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
REA Express:
After review of the plat file the Commission voted,on a motion by
Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Herbst,to grant Preliminary Approval.
So ordered.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commis-
sion voted to grah Final Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
Harry Wolfe,Lots 4,5,6,.7:
After review of the plat file the Commission voted,on a motion by
Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Herbst,to grant Preliminary Approval
to the plat file.So ordered.
~n a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission
voted to grarit Final Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
A workshop meeting will be held on Monday,February 24,1975 at 9:00
A.M.to discuss the zoning amendments.A joint meeting will be held
on Wednesday,February 26,1975 at 7:00 P.M.concerning the Water-
Sewer amendments.The regtilar meeting of the Commission.will be hbld
on March 3,1975 at 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission
voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 P.M.So ordered.
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Donald R;rFiu'sh,Chairman
March 3,1975
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission was
held on Monday,March 3,1975 at 7:30 P.M.in the Conference Room of the Court
House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman William E.Dorsey,John
C.Herbst,Paul W.Hoffman,Ex-Officio W.Keller Nigh,David W.Sowers,Barbara
B.Whitcomb.Staff:Executive Director Barry A.Teach and Planning Director
Alan R.Musselman.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission added to the
agenda for consideration,an invoice from Fox and Associates,and correspondence
from Jesse Davidson and J.Maury Werth.So ordered.
Minutes:
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Minutes of the meeting
of February 17,1975,were adopted with changes made under Mass Transit Study'
to read "9:00 A.M."and under Next Meeting Date to read "9:00 A.M."So ordered.
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Letter from Jesse Davidson :
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to
include on the agenda for consideration,a letter from·Mr.Jesse Davidson,dated
February 28,1975,relative to the policy change as relates to retention ponds.
So ordered.
Letter from J.Maury Werth:
A letter was read from Mr.J.Maury Werth requesting a thirty day extension of
time for Commission consideration for Crow Hollow (2 Lots)and Opequon Farms
(3 Lots).
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to
grant the request for a thirty day extension of time for Crow Hollow and Opequon
Farms,expiration of which will be April 3,1975 for both subdivision applications.
So ordered.
Fox and Associates,Inc.-Mass Transit Study:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,to
approve for payment,an invoice from Fox and Associates in the amount of $650.00
representing 8.4%of the total project cost for the !lass Transit Study.So ordered.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS:
FINAL PLATS:
Beaverbrook,Section A (15 Lots):
Upon review of the plat file,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and
seconded by Mr.Herbst,to grant Final Approval with the stivulation that the
developer shall meet standards for improvements·of Iroquois Avenue at his expense
as outlined by the County Engineer's memorandum dated September 27,1974.(Copy
attached by reference to the plat file).So ordered.
Mountain View Estates (23 Lots):
Upon review of the plat file and noting that the requested conditions have been
met,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr ..Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,
to grant Final Approval.So ordered.
Forge Hill Estates:
The Commission noting that the conditions for agreement in regard to policy as
pertains to retention ponds and easements as requested by previous Commission
action on February 3,1975,had not been received and requested that the Final
plat for Forge Hill Estates be placed on the next Commission meeting agenda.
Motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman.So ordered.
SIMPLIFIED PLAT:
M.artin-Martin -(60 Day Limit):
Noting that Board of Appeals action is necessary for consideration of a variance,
the Commission voted to disapprove the plat file until zoning conditions are met.
Motion by Mr.Sowers,seconded by Mr.Herbst.So ordered.
OLD AND UNFINI SilEO BUS INESS :
Flood Plain Studies:
The Planning Director reported that the Department of Housing and Urban Development
has retained the firm of Dalton, Dalton,Little and Newport to work on a flood
plain study of the small tributaries in the County which will provide mapping.
This is required in order that the Flood Insurance Guarantee is identified for
.those areas at no cost to the County.
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County Munici pali ties:
A letter is being sent to tlle Chairmen of the Planning Commissions in regard to
assistance needed in order that it be appropriately reflected in the budget to
go to the County Commissioners.
Smithsburg has scheduled a hearing on their Comprehensive Plan on April 18..The
Towns have also been notified as pertains to the 66B request -to extend the
deadline for the implementation of Plans,and monies for recordation.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,
to proceed to bring the above information to the attention of all municipalities
includillg the City of Hagerstown as pertains to correspondence to the legislators
in regard to monies for recordation.So ordered.
Mass Transit Study:
A workshop will be held to consider the preliminary report in the near future.
Areas of Critical State Concern:
Nothing new to report.
Halfway Park Design:
.Nothing new to report on the status of the Halfway Park Design.
FY 1976 Work Program:
The Chairman reported that 701 monies fo,funding of local programs will be
supported by the Senate Appropriations Committee.The County Commissioners and
City of Hagerstown-have been requested to seek regional monies also to support
the on-going work program.
Zoning Amendments:
A public session was held on February 24,1975,to review the transcript of the
public hearing and comments received for forwarding to the County Commissioners
for their necessary action.Recommendations will be ready for final Commission
review at the next regular meeting.
House Bills 6,18.,124,163 and 308.:
The Planning Director brought to the attention of the Commission,legislation
of interest for their information.
HB-6 -Pertains to Surface Mining of Minerals Other Than Coal.
HB-l8.Preservation of Agricultural Land
HB-124 Aviation-Airport Zoning;The Commission voted,on a motion by Mrs.Whit-
comb and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to reiterate the motion that a meeting with
the City of Hagerstown be scheduled for consideration of the Airport Zoning and
Highway Proposals and carried on the Commission agenda under Old and Unfinished
Business.So ordered.
HB-163 Tax Credits for Open Space.
HB-308.Bicycle Trails:Bicycle Trails will be considered by the County Commissiont
as relates to comments and recommendations as set forth by the Planning Commission,
LNG Gas Line:-
A staff report was distributed to the Commission for their information.The
Planning Director reported that a meeting had been scheduled with the City
Planning Departlnent,Water Department,Soil Conservation District and the
Forestry Board for discussion of the LNG Gas Line proposal.
Washington County Planning Conference:
Deferred until the next meeting.
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Water and Sewerage Plan:
Alternate dates of Wednesday,March 12,and Thursday,March 13,were tentatively
scheduled for a joint meeting with the City of Hagerstown Planning Cornrniss'ion,
repr~sentatives of the City Council,Health Department,Sanitary Commission,
County Commissioners,Water Pollution Control,and Planning Staff,to review
recommended changes to the Water and Sewer Plan Map and text.Motion by Mr.
Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Herbst.So ordered.
OTHER BUS INESS:
Citizen Participation:
No requests for participation during this time period.
Plats Approved Under Administrative Policy:
Silnplified:LuRose Estates -February 20,1975;James Rowland -February 20,1975;
Maxwell-Elliott -February 25,1975;Joseph Brown -February 25,1975.
Development:Robert Bidle -February 25,1975.
Natural Environment Study:
Copies of the Natural Environment Report prepared by Assistant Planner Robert
Garver were distributed to the Commission for their review.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Con@ission will be Monday,March 17,
1975 at 7:30 P.M.in the second floor conference room of the Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.after which an Executive Session followed.
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Donald R.Frus~,Chairman
March 17,1975
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission was
held on Monday,March 17,1975 at 7:30 P.M.in the second floor conference room
of the Court [louse Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman William E.Dorsey,John C.
Herbst,Paul W.Hoffman,Barbara B.Whitcomb,Executive Director Barry A.Teach,
Planning Director Alan R.Musselman,Assistant Planners Robert B.Garver,Ronald
L.Shives,Thomas Van Dyke and James Witherspoon.Not present:Ex-Officio W.
.KeUer Nigh and David W.Sowers.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by ~lr.Dorsey to
adopt the Minutes of the meeting of March 3,1975 as presented.So ordered.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies and County Municipalities -Plannin.!L!:rogram:
There is no new report on the status of Flood Plain Studies and the County Muni-
cipalities Planning Program.
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Mass Transit Study,Areas of Critical State Concem,Halfway Park Design:
There-is no new report on the status of the Mass Transit Study,Areas of Critical
.State Concern and the Halfway Park Design.
Zoning Amendments:
The Commission,noting that the recommendation to RZ-90 was not included,voted
on a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Herbst,to include this recom-
mendation as adopted by the Commission,and forward recommendations on Zoning
cases RZ-89 through RZ-1l4 to the Board of County Conunissioners for their con-
sideration.So ordered.
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the COlml\ission voted to
tlelete this item of business from the Commission agenda_So ordered.
LNG Gas Pipeline:
The Planning Director reported that as a result of a request from the.
Department of Natural Resources for comments in regard to the specific
alignment proposal of the Consolidated Gas Pipeline-LNG Company through
Washington County,input was requested from the City of Hagersto\ffi,the
Soil Conservation District,and Forestry Board.Following a meeting with
the above agencies,Fox and Associates and the LNG Company representatives,
a revised gas pipeline alignment,acceptable to all concerned was resolved,
and a letter prepared to the Department of Natural Resources.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,
to adopt the letter as prepared,and forward to the Department of Natural
Resources in compliance with their request.So ordered.
Washington County Planning Conference:
An outline prepared by the Planning Director in regard to the Planning Con-
ference to be held at the Junior College in May was discussed by the Commission
as pertains to scheduling of dates,format of the program and notification of
individuals and organizations who will be attending and participating in the
conference.
Water and Sewerage Plan:
The notice of the public hearing to be held jointly by County and City of Hagers-
town elected officials and County and City Planning Commissions,will appear in
both daily newspapers for two consecutive days,March 20 and 21.The public
meeting is scheduled for April 8,1975 at 7:00 P.~1.in Court Room #1 of the
County Court House.The various State agencies were hand delivered copies of
the revised Plan and maps and were requested to attend the public hearing.
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission voted to
make copies of the amended text and maps of the Water and Sewerage Plan as
adopted by the joint Commissions,available to the City of Hagerstown.So
ordered.
1976 Work Progr~:
Upon review of the charts prepared by the staff relative to the 1976 Work Progr~
the Chairman directed that they be presented to the elected officials to more
clearly define the budget request to perform the Commission's adopted work elements.
NEW BUSINESS:
Meeting With City of Hagerstown:
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,a tentative date of
April 28,was established by the Commission for a joint meeting with the City
of Hagerstown to consider the Mass Transit Study,Highway Plan and Airport
Zoning.An alt"ernate date will be selected at the next meeting in the event
that the City is not agreeable to that date ..50 ordered.
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Road Specifications and Standards:
As pertains to the proposal to change road delineation criteria for certain
subdivisions from standards based on lot sizes to standards based upon Average
Daily Traffic,the Commission agreed that no changes should be considered
until such time that·land use policies are set,and input by both the Com-
mission staff and County Engineer is submitted for consideration.
FINAL PLAT:
Forge Hill Estates,Section B (25 Lots):
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,to
grant Final Approval to the plat file,based upon the temporary policy set by
the County Commissioners relative to maintenance and right-of-way of the
retention pond shown on the plat.So ordered.
Staff Report:
A staff report relative to the effect of the Washington County Capital Improve-
ment Program was distributed by the Planning Director for information of the
Commission and will be considered at a later date.
Request for Zoning Ordinance:
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Herbst,the Commission voted to
make a copy of the Zoning Ordinance available to the Maryland Manufactured
Housing Association,without charge.So ordered.
It was requested that any group invited to comment as pertains to.
recommendations for amendments to County Ordinances should have them made
availab Ie wi tho"t charge.
~and~~~L..~o~munity Facil!ties,Natural Environment Worksh~:
A workshop meeting was established by the Commission for Monday,March 24,1975
at 9:30 A.M.to consider the Land Use Plan,Community Facilities and Natural
Environment Studies.A memorandum confirming this date will be mailed to all
members.
Consent Decree:
It was brought to the attention of the Commission for their information,that
a Consent Decree had been Obtained from Mr.and Mrs.John H.Merrbaugh as
relates to their property situated at 2754 Pennsylvania Avenue.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Plats Approved Under Administrative Policy:
Development:
Emmett Abbott,Block 3 .March 13,1975.
Simplified:
Myron Bloom -March 5,1975;Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corporation .March 5,1975;
Ridenour-Ridenour -March 7,1975;Martin-Martin -March 10,1975;South End
Development -Byers .March 12,1975;Jules Leon -March 12,1975;Joseph
BrO\~n .March 12,1975.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Luther Davis -Lot A:
Upon review of the plat file,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey
and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,to disapprove the application because it did
not meet the requirements of Section 405,paragraph l2(B)of the Subdivision
Ordinance.Motion carried with Mr.Herbst voting "No".So ordered.
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PRELIMINARY PLATS,CONTD.:,
Crow Hollow (2 Lots)(60 Day Limit):
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Herbst,the Commission voted to
disapprove the plat file because it did not receive Health Department Approval
per Section 510 of the Subdivision Ordinance.So ordered.
Opequon Farms (2 Lots)(60 Day Limit):
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Herbst,to
disapprove the plat file because it did not receive Health Department Approval
per Section 510 of the Subdivision Ordinance.So ordered.
Rowland Chain Sales and Service (Commercial)(60 Day Limit):
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,to
grant Preliminary and Final Apnroval continqent unon the Final Plat showing the
proper right-of-way line and correct route numbers.So ordered.
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission directed
that the staff ascertain that the plat presented for the Commission Chairman's
signature is in order,per the above action by the'Commission.So ordered.
SIMPLIFIED PLAT:
Edith O.Miller:
On 'a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted to
disapprove the plat application because it does not meet the requirement's of
Section 401,paragraph 2 of the Subdivision Ordinance,and asked that the owner
and surveyor be notified that Board of Appeals action for a variance is required
prior to resubmission of a plat for Commission consideration.So ordered.
SB-833.HB-1313,HB-1546:
The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission,legislation brought about
as a result of a request by the Commission,SB-833 and emergencyHB,-1313 to extend
the 66B provision to December '75,and HB -1546 to eliminate the fee requirements
for certification.
The Chairman also reported that he had met with Secretary Coulter concerning
Potomac River problems and the need for delineating the Maryland ownership of
the River,and also as a result of a need for protection of the riverscape.
A meeting is scheduled for [·larch 18,as regards the Scenic Rivers Bill,in Annapolis
at 7:00 P.M.
Also discussed was legislation being,considered by the State as pertains to the
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NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be on Monday,April
7,1975 at 7:30 P.M.in the Court House Annex conference room.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting w~s adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission was
help on Monday,April 7,1975 at 7:30 P.M.in the conference room of the Court
.House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R..Frush,Vice-Chairman William H.Dorsey,John
C.Herbst,Paul W.Hoffman,Hx-Officio W.Kelle·r Nigh,David W.Sowers and
Barbara B.Whitcomb.Staff:Executive Director Barry A.Teach,Planning Director
Alan R.Musselman,and Assistant Planners Robert B.Garver,Ronald L.Shives and
James Witherspoon.Members of the press:Bob Maginnis,Carroll Watts and Tom Brady.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
On a motion by Mr.Hoffman and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to add
to the agenda for consideration,subd~vision plats for David Fraley,Opequon Farms,
Houses in Water Courses under New Business and a request for a copy of The Plan
For The County.So ordered.
MINUTES:
The Minutes of the meeting of March 17,1975,were approved as presented,on a motion
by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey.So ordered.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from Marvin Greene,Re:Subdivision Regulations:
A letter was read from Mr.Marvin Greene relative to the subdivision of property
situated off the San Mar Road on a farm lane owned by Raymond Emerick and con-
taining three existing structures.
Ona motion by Mr.Herbst,and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to
inform Mr.Greene that he should proceed with meeting the requirements for pre-
paration of a subdivision plat under Section 107 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
So ordered.
'It I,as noted that the Subdivision Ordinance does not spell out the designation of
immediate family members and should be taken into.consideration at the next up-
date of the regulations,as pertains to the hardship clause,Section 107.
On a motion by Mr.N gh and seconded by Mr.Herbst,the Commission voted to
proceed with preparat on of an amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance to provide
for immediate members,including grand-children,under the provisions of Section
107.So ordered.
Request from Thomas Jordan,Re:Luther Davis,Lot A:
Upon consideration of a request from Thomas Jordan in regard to an application
for approval of Lot A from'a parcel owned by Luther Davis,situated on a farm
lane,the Commission voted on a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,
to advise Mr.Jordon to proceed \,ith preparation of a plat for processing to the
approving agencies under the provisions of Section 405,12 (B)of the Subdivision
Ordinance.So ordered.
Noting that adjacent farm structures wero also served by the private lane,the
Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Nigh,to notify
the affected property owners,by certified mail,of the provisions of Section
405 12 (ll)of the Subdivision Regulations and advising that no expenditures be
incurred for surveying or other expenses for this purpose,since the Con~ission
cannot consider any additional subdivision lots on this lane.So ordered .
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Memorandum from James Nelson Re:Fiscal Year 1975 "701"Contract:
A memorandum frorn James Nelson to the Maryland Department of State Planning
dated March 31,1975,relative to a review of 701 contract items was brought
to the attention of the Commission for their information.
Letter from J.H.Seibert,Re:Richard E.Coffman,Parcel A:
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb,and seconded by Mr.Herbst,the Commission voted
to instruct the staff to process the plat to the approving agencies for their
review.So ordered.
Letter from National Park Service:
The Chairman presented a letter from the National Park Service in support
of the Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Williamsport and commended members
of the staff who had worked with the Town toward the completion of this document.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Burnside Acres (6 Lots):
Upon review of the plat file and staff review,the Commission voted,on a motion
by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,to defer action on the plat application
due to the presence of flood plain soils and documentation of recent storm
drainage problems in the .area,and asking that the plat be further reviewed by
the County Engineer and Health Department.So ordered.
Fairfield Subdivision (4 Lots):
Upon review of the plat file and discussion relative to soil types,criteria
for Health Department Approval and provisions of the Ordinance as relates to
ground water,slopes,etc.,the Co~~ission vctcd to refer the plat application
to the Soil Conservation District to verify the accuracy of the soil types
and soil type boundaries as shown,requesting verification prior to the next
regularly scheduled meeting of the Commission.Motion by Mr.Nigh,seconded
by Mr.Dorsey.So ordered.On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.
Hoffman,the Commission voted to field inspect this subdivision prior to any .
further consideration of the plat.So ordered.
Field Trip:
A field trip was established by the Commission,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and
seconded by Mr.Dorsey,for Saturday,April 19,1975 at 8:30 A.M.,to inspect
areas of concern as pertains to soils,drainage,slopes and other provisions
of the Ordinance.So ordered.
FINAL PLATS:
Roxbury Hills (45 Lots)(30 Day Limit):
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Hoffman and seconded by Mr.Sowers,
to grant a thirty day extension of time for consideration of the plat file.
So ordered.'..
David Fraley:
Upon review of the plat file and noting that it received Preliminary and Final
Approval on a five lot subdivision after which it was discovered that enough
additional land existed for another lot,with no other changes being made,the
Commission voted,to grant Preliminary Approval to the plat file per previous
Commission action of February 3,1975.So ordered.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to
grant Final Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
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Citizen Participation:
Mr.Brody of the Herald-Mail,inquired if there would be a continuation of
the policy tb grant 2 lots for access on a private lane.
The Planning Director stated that the policy as adopted by the County
Commissioners has thus worked very well,but would require some revis10n
to correct some of the problems since encountered which would require an
amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance.
Plats Approved Under Administrative Policy:
Simplified:
Sandy-Sandy -March 17,1975;Herschel Dean -March 17,1975;Dean-Dean -
March 17,1975;Eustace Fitzgerald -March 26,1975;C.C.S.D.A.-March 26,
1975;Lena Ganoe -March 27,1975;and William Wise -April 4,1975.
Development:
Harry A.Wolfe,Lot 4A -March 31,1975;John Waldren -April 1,1975 and
~brk and Clark Eichelberger -April 2,1975.
Request for Comprehensive Plan:
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission voted to
approve the request for a copy of The Plan For The County,to Mr.Van Eck,
West Virginia University and request a copy of the research being developed.
So ordered.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
Public Hearing of the Water and Sewer Plan is scheduled for Tuesday,April
8,1975 at 7:00 P.M.in Court Room #1.
The next regular meeting of the Commission will be Monday,April 21,1975
at 7:30 P.M.in the Court House Annex Conference Room.
ADJOURNMENT:
An executive session was requested following adjournment of the regular
meeting.
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Donald R.Frush,Chairman
April 21,'1975
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission was
held on Monday,April 21,1975 at 3 :00 P.M.in the Conference Room of the Court
House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman Will iam E.Dorsey,John
C.Herbst,Paul W.Hoffman,David W.Sowers and Barbara B.Whitcomb.Staff:
Executive Director Barry A.Teach,Planning Director Alan R.Musselman,Assistant
Planners,Robert B.Garver,Ronald L.Shives,Thomas Van Dyke and James Wither-
spoon.Also present:County Engineering Department -Glenn L.Dull and Ted
Wolford;Health Department -James A.Rooney and Dave Barnhart.Not present:
W.Keller Nigh,III,Ex-Officio Member.
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 P.M.
MINUTES:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers,seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,to
adopt the Minutes of the meeting of April 7,1975,as presented.So ordered.
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BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter From Glenn L.Dull-Re:Rights-of-Way Reservation:
A letter was read from County Engineer Glenn L.Dull in which it was requested
that a decision by the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners
be considered concerning the use of the word "dedicate"or "grant"instead of
"reserve"on those subdivision plats that require provisions for additional rights-
of-way for present or future roadway requirements.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,
to consider a subdivision amendment in this regard to be.taken to Pllblic hearing
and on to the County Commissioners for their appropriate action.The staff
was directed to compose such an amendment at their earliest convenience for
Commission consideration.So ordered.
Nassaux-Hemsley-Re:Water and Sewerage Plan:
Noting that the provisions of the contract for completion of the contract had
been fulfilled and extra work completed as requested by the Commission as pertains
to the Water and Sewerage Plan,the Comnlission voted,on a motion by Mr.Hoffman
and seconded by Mr.Herbst,to approve for payment,'an invoice from Nassaux-
Hemsley in the amount of $7,200.So ordered.
An invoice from Business Services East in the amount of $185.00 for providing the
transcript of the public hearing held on April 8,1975,was approved for payment
on a motion by Mr.Hoffman,seconded by Mr.Sowers.So ordered.
Letter from Corps of Engineers:
The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission,correspondence from the
Corps of Engineers as pertains to jurisdiction of navigable waters,copies of
which will be made available for their information.
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Burnside Acres (6 Lots)(60 Day Limit):
Upon review of the plat file information and additional comments from the Health
Department and County Engineer as pertains to flood plain soils and documentation.
of storm drainage problems,advising that the drainage concerns of the Commission
and pollution problems·and as it relates to the plat information,have
been resolved in the best interests of all parties,the Commission voted,on a
motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Sowers,to grant Preliminary Approval.
So ordered.
There being no
on a motion by
the plat file.
changes required for final
Mr:Dorsey and seconded by
So ordered.
consideration,the Commission voted,
Mr.Sowers,to grant Final Approval to
Fairfield (4 Lots)(60 Day Limit):
Upon review of the plat file which had been referred at the previous Commission
meeting to the Soil Conservation District for verification of soil·types,which
were determined as accurate and discussion as pertains to individual lot access,
existing mobile home,location of the fence row and well shown on Lot 1,the Commission
voted,on a mo::ion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.·Dorsey,to grant Preliminary
Approval based upon the provisions of Section 107 of the Subdivision Regulations
because of the topography and requesting the following be shown on the Final Plat:
1.Two (2)existing entrances to serve all four lots rather than individual lot
access;
2.Existing mobile home on Lot 2;
3.Remove well shown on lot 1,as it does not exist.
4.Correct location of the fence row.
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1976 OPD:
.The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to
adopt the 1976 OPD,and to request an audience.with the County Commissioners for
their necessary action at the earliest practical date.So ordered.
Land Use Plan:
Copies of the Goals and Objectives of the Land Use Plan were provided to the
Advisory Committee requesting their ~omments.The Planning.Director requested
detailed Commission review of the outline and asked that it be an agenda item
for the next meeting.It was also requested that the Commission respond to
the questionnaire prepared for the Land Use Committee.
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to
include Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives on the agenda for consideration
at the next meeting.So ordered.
Water and Sewerage Plan:
The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission that a joint meeting
with the City of Hagerstown will be held on April 24,with the City in their
Council Chambers at 7:00 P.M.to review the transcript of the public hearing.
Copies of the transcript,proposed amendments and general comments included in
the transcript,have been forwarded to the various agencies,including Mr.
McGauhey,Mr.Nunamaker,Mr.Rooney,Mr.Breichner and Mr.Schaub.
Community Facilities and Services Plan:
Mr.Witherspoon reported that the Advisory Committee for the Community Facilities
and Services Plan discussed at their last meeting,Parks and Open Space and
Educational facilities.A meeting will be held on Thursday with the Parks Board
in which standards will be discussed.It was suggested that a workshop meeting
or discussion at a regular meeting be devoted to consideration of standards for
two areas,Parks and Recreation and School Sites and Buildings.
It was suggested by the Chairman that greater emphasis be placed on standards as
relates to historic significance prior to acquisition for multi-County park type
use.
Environmental Analysis:
Mr.Van Dyke summari""d for the information of the Commission,an outline of
the Environmental Analysi,s Study consisting of three major parts,an orientation
on environmental influence,the influence of man's impact on the present environ-
.ment and finally,environmental constraints on future development.The report .,
is expected to be completed within a month.
It was also brought to the attention of the Commission that in the near future,
photogrammetry studies of the area could be made which would make available
delineation of aqUifer recharge areas and providing technical information which
could be shared by many agencies.
It was requested by the Chairman that a consultation be arranged IVith all concerned
.with utilizing tllis type of information and data,and advise the Commission at the
·next meeting.
Economic Study:
Assistant Planner Robert Garver presented to the Commission,an outline for
an Economic Base Study of WaShington County which wi 11 include the following
segments:employment,income,standard of living criteria--comparison between
Washington County and other political subdivisions,various economic indicators
and Washington County government financial structures.Progress is approximately
50%complete and expected to be finalized by July 1..
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OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS,CONTD.:
Stone Arch Bridges:
A memorandum was read from Commissioner Snook in regard to support from the
Washington County Historical Advisory Committee,Historic District Commission,
and County.Citizens,for the preservation and protection of the County's twenty-
two Stone Arch Bridges"and requesting that the Commission take the appropriate
action to nominate the structures to the responsible State and Federal Agencies.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission voted to
proceed with'the preparation by the consultant,Paula Dickey,with all the
necessary documents for submittal of Washington County's Stone Arch Bridges
to the State and Federal agencies,and authorized the Chairman to submit same
for State Clearinghouse review.So ordered.
Statement -Corps of Engineers Public !Iearing on Jellystone:
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,.the Conunission voted
to approve the presentation in opposition to the Jellystone Park Camp Resort
as \'Iritten,and authorized the Chairman to enter the statement into the record
of the public hearing on behalf of the Commission.
Motion carried with Mr.Herbst voting "No".Mr.Herbst advised the Commission
that the Farm Bureau had issued a statement in sURport of the development as
pertains to a private enterprise aided by agencies with the view of approval.
Capital Improvements Program -FY 76-81:
The Chairman reported that the Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years
1976 -1981 is in the process of being pre"pared.
Smithsburg Middle School:
It \'las brought to the attention of the Commission that the Smithsburg Middle
School is presently under construction and since has been reviewed by the
staff "lith particular attention to access.
On a n~tion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission directed
the Chairman to contact the State Interagency Committee as pertains to the develop-
ment 01 Board of Education lands for review,with copies to-all agencies "involved
in the review process,including the County Commissioners.So ordered.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Herbst,the Commission voted to
for\'lard the staff recommendations as pertains to access to the Smithsburg School
to the Zoning Administrator for transmittal,at his discretion,to agencies
involved in the revie\'l process,prior to the issuance of a zoning permit.So ordered.
Aeriel Photographs:
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted
to authorize the purchase of aerial photographs 10"in size at a cost of $2.00
each for use in various studies being conducted by the staff.So ordered.
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Citizen Participation:
The Chairman answered questions of the Press as pertains to school site
and in relation to'the revie\'l process relative to school construction.
Press also requested that they be placed on the mailing list to receive
Planning Newsletter and agendas for Commission meetings.
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PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Country Squire Estates (5 Lots):
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Sowers,to
grant Preliminary Approval subject to approval of the County Commissioners as
relates to the policy pertaining to drainage.So ordered.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted to
grant Final Approval to the plat file,subject to approval of the County Commis-
sioners as pertains to the agreement in regard to drainage.So ordered.
Roxbury Hills (45 Lots)Final Approval:
The Commission,noting that the request had been complied with to reach an
agreement in regard to requiring the developer to improve Barnes Road,voted,
on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to grant Final Approval
to the plat file.So ordered.
Opequon Farms:
.Upon review of the plat file and noting that the requests had been fulfilled as
pertains to Health Department approval and clearing of the land,the Commission
voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Sowers,to grant Final
Approval.So ordered.
Harry Wolfe,Lots 8,9,10,11 (60 Day Limit)Preliminary and Final:
Upon review of the plat file information,the Commission voted,on a motion by
Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Sowers,to grant Preliminary Approval under the
provisions of Section 107 of the Subdivision Ordinance as pertains to lot width
to depth ratio.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to
grant Final Approval to the plat file based upon the provisions of Section 107
of the Subdivision Regulations as pertains to lot width to depth ratio.So ordered.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies:
It was brought to the attention of the Commission that correspondence had been
received from Rich Brown Associates,consultants to the Corps of Engineers,
relative to tIle completion of flood delineation studies which is expected in
September.Mr.Dull reported that the study being conducted by Fox and Asso-
ciates is expected to be completed in about 30 days.The Chairman stated that
any additional information would be brought to the attention of County Agencies
involved with review of Commission activities.
County Municipalities -Planning Program:
There is nothing new to report.
Mass Transit Study:
The joint meeting with the City of Hagerstown will be held on April 29,at.
City Hall.
Areas of Critical State Concern:
Nothing new to report at this time.
Halfway Park Design:
There is nothing new to report on the status of Halfway Park Design.
Washington County Planning Conference:
It was the recommendation of the staff,that due to time element involved,the
Planning Conference activities be postponed .until fall or possibly next year.
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Simplified:
Tabler-Boyer,April 8,1975;Charles Repp -April 8,1975;Jesse Davidson -April
11,1975;Kayser-Bivons,April 11,1975;French-Trumpower,April 11,1975;
Harry Warrenfeltz,April IS,1975;Leather-Leather,April 17,1975 and Edith
Miller,April 18,1975.
Development:
Leroy Martz,Lot 1,April IS,1975 and Alba Mathias (Revised),April 18,1975.
NEXT MEETING DATES:
The j oint meeting with the Ci ty of Hagerstown for review of the transcript of
the public heaTing on the Water and Sewerage Plan is scheduled for April 24,
at 7:00 P.M.in the City Hall Council Chambers.
A meeting is scheduled for
Highway Plan,Mass Transit
Council Chambers.
April 29,with the City of Hagerstown to discuss the
Study and Airport Plan,at 7:00 P.M.in the City
The next regular meeting of the Washington County Planning Commission will be
Monday,May 5,1975 at 7:30 P.M.in the second floor conference room of the
Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 P.M.on a motion by Mr.Sowers,seconded by Mr.
Dorsey.So ordered.
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DonaldR/Frush,Chairman
May 5,1975
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission was
held on Monday,May 5,1975 at 7:30 P.M.in the second floor conference room of
the Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman William E.Dorsey,John
C.Herbst,Paul W.Hoffman,W.Keller Nigh,David W.Sowers and Barbara B.Whit-
comb.Staff:Executive Director Barry A.Teach,Alan R.Musselman and Ronald
L.Shives.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the regular meeting of April 21,1975,were approved with the
correction of a typographical error in the second paragraph under Bills and
Corrmlunications on page 1,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman.
So ordered.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from Robert Johnson -Re:Proposed Subdivision of Evelyn Lesca11eet Lands:
A letter from Robert Johnson in reference to a proposed subdivision of lands of
Evelyn Lescalleet was brought to the attention of the Commission in which it was
requested that consideration be given to the deeding of two lots to her children.
access to which \~ould be by way ef an existing farm lane not in her ownership ..
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to
grant permission to proceed with the subdivision of the two lots in question
under the provisions of thc Subdivision Ordinance as pertains to Section 405.'
paragraph 12B.So ordered.Mr.Dorsey voted "No".
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Opequon Farms-Preliminary Approval:
Upon review of the plat file and noting that the Health Department had granted
Preliminary Approval contingent upon receipt of Water Appropriations Permit,
the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Sowers,
to grant Preliminary Approval based upon the following requests being satisfied:
1.Final plat shall contain notation stating that all brush and trees on the
east side of Neck Road,north and south of the lane on the south side of Lot A
is to be removed for a distance of 150 feet (each side of lane)and 20 feet
from the edge of Neck Road.
2.Final Health Department Approval contingent upon receipt of Water Appro-
priations Permit.
So ordered.
Woodmoor,Sections 0 and E (82 Lots)(30 Day Limit)Final Approval:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey to
grant Final Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Water and Sewerage Plan:
The joint public meeting relative to the Water and Sewerage Plan is scheduled
for Tuesday,April 8,1975 at 7:00 P.M.in Court Room #1.
"Joint Meeting With The City of Hagerstown:
The Chairman stated that the joint meeting with the City of Hagerstown is
scheduled for April 29,1975 at City flaIl and requested the staff to confirm
this date and notify all concerned.
NEW RljSINESS:
Election of Officers:
Mr.Dorsey nominated Mr.Frush to continue in the office of Chairman.The
nomination was seconded by Mr.Sowers.So ordered.
Motion was made by Mr.Sowers that the nominations for Chairman be closed,
seconded by Mr.Hoffman.Unanimously approved.
Mr.Sowers nominated Mr.Dorsey to continue in the office of Vice-Chairman.
Nomination was seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb.So ordered.
Mr.Sowers voted to close the nominations from the floor for Vice-Chairman.
Seconded by.Mr.Hoffman.Unanimously approved.
Each of the officers so elected and being present thereupon accepted the term
of office.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Houses in Watercourse:
FollolVing a lengthy discussion of the various aspects of technical information
which is required for the review of subdivision plats and the responsiblity to
provide this information as relates to agency review and responsibility of the
developer to provide necessary criteria as relates to plat submittal,the
Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.SOlVers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to
direct the staff to prepare in graphic forll\,the area of responsibility for
plat:review of technical information,for review with the County Commissioners,
as IVell as proposals for requiring additional technical information on plat
submittals in order to provide for more effective review.So ordered.
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Flood Plain Studies:
The Chairman stated that 'there was nothing new to add to the status of Flood Plain
Studies at this time.
County Municipalities -Planning Program:
The Chairman reported that the County Municipalities Planning Program was progressing
well,with nothing new to report at this time.
Mass Transit Study:
The Chairman stated that it was hoped to have a joint work session with the City of
Hagerstown in the near future in regard to this and other studies.
Areas of Critical State Concern:
The Chairman reported that the questionnaires which had been di stributed,had been
collected and were being tabulated by computer.
Halfway Park De~:
There is nothing new to report on the status of the Halfway Park Design.
Water and Sewerage Plan:
The Chairman reported that the Water and Sewerage Plan was delivered to the County
Commissioners last Tuesday.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission voted to
delete the Water and Sewerage Plan from the Co~mission agenda under Old and
Unfinished Business.So ordered.
Plan Revision -Goals and Objectives:
The Chairman,noting that copies of the Goals and Objectives outline relative to
the revision of the Plan had been made available to the Commission,asked that
their comments be given to the Planning Director.'
Consolidated Gas Line:
Noting that the Commission had considered alternate routes to the Consolidated LNG
Gas Pipeline and forwarded their recommendations to the State in this regard,the
Planning Director brought to the attention of the Commission that the City had
registered some dissatisfaction with the location of the line in passing the City
reservoir,within the boundarie~of the watershed.In addition,the pipeline route
would create a third crossing of the Appalachian ,Trail by a utility line and cut a swat
across the mountain near an existing utility line.Due to a misunderstanding
as to the finally recommended proposal,the Water Department expressed concerns as
pertains to the involved boundaries of the watershed,and gave a slide presentation
depicting the effects of erosion on the area due to soil types,severe slopes and
inability to establish vegetative cover.It was noted that input from all involved
agencies had been considered in the recommendation forwarded to the State.
Following discussion as pertains to the City's concerns,and the possiblity of im-
posing requirements on the LNG Pipeline for control of erosion,water quality and
environmental quality,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Nigh and seconded
by Mr.Hoffman,to place the Consolidated LNG Pipe line's alignment proposal on thl
agenda for the next regular meeting and invite all agencies who have previously
participated,including representatives of'the LNG Pipeline,their engineers or
consultants,Forestry Service,Soil Conservation Service,County Engineer,Water
Department,and any interested citizen,as rertains to the selection of this route.
So ordered.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,to
withdraw the letter sent to the Department of Natural Resources by telephone call
and follow through with a letter to put a hold on all correspodnence until such
time there is an agreed alignment by all parties concerned.So ordered.
Joint Meeting With Hagerstown:
A joint meeting \;ith the City of Hagerstown as pertains to the Mass Transit Study,
Airport Study and Highway Plans was tentatively suggested for Tuesday,May 27
at 7:00 P.M.contingent upon agreement by the City.
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Capital Improvements Program -FY '76 -81:
The Chairman reported that there is nothing new to report on the Capital Improvements
Program.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS:
PRELIMINARY PLAT:
Charles Strother (13 Lots)(60 Day Limit):
Noting that the proposed subdivision is in the pathway of one of the alternative
alignments for the relocation of Md.66,and the State Highway Administration has
requested that the Planning Commission deny approval of the subdivision until a
final alignment has been chosen,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers
and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to disapprove the application as pertains to Section
402 of the Subdivision Ordinance,until the State has given notification of the
alignment of the relocated Route 66 (within 45 days).The staff was dirett~a to
notify the State Hi~lway Administration of this Commission action,attaching a
copy of Section 403 of the Washington County Subdivision Ordinance,with a copy
of the correspondence to the County Commissioners.Question was called on the
motion.Unanimously approved.
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COG ~ulation Study:
Assistant Planner Ronald Shives presented a general review of the Population Study
for the information of the Commission.The study will be used in-the update of
the Plan,and is expected to be printed and available to the Commission within
ten days.
Court House Bike Parking:
A specially prepared report as prepared by the staff relative to parking to facilitate
bicycles at the Court House was distributed to the Commission.
The Commission requested that the report be delivered to the County Commissioners
for their consideration of the exact location of the rack,subject to approval by
the Fire Marshal,on a motion by Mr.Sowers,seconded by Mr.Dorsey.So ordered.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Request for Plan and Housing Study:
On a motion by Mr.Nigh and,seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to approve
the request for a Plan For The County and a Housing Study,to the Catholic Archdio-
cese of Baltimore for use in their studies.It is to be pointed out to the recipients
that the Housing Study has not been adopted.So ordered.
Citizen Participation:
Mr.Charles Morrison,stating hi s interest in the LNG Pipeline right-of-way,suggested
that if a limited set of alternatives is presented,that broader alternatives should
perhaps be consideI'ed.A general discussion relative to environmental impact of
the.alignment followe~.It.was again pointed out by the Chairman that every agency
Wlll~h would have any ll:put ~n the consideration of alternate alignments was ap-
praIsed of the total SituatIOn at the direction of the Planning Commission before
a decision was made.
Fairfield (4 Lots):
Mr.Charles Thompson appeared before the Commission with the request that con-
sideration be given to fairfield Subdivision,stating that the concerns of the
Commission as discussed,and action deferred at the last meeting had since been
satis fied.
TIle Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,to
direct the staff to circulate the plat to the agencies responsible for review
and place the plat on the agenda of the next Commission meeting for their considera-
tion.So ordered.
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Simplified:
Roy L.Hoffman -April 25,1975;Russell Mizell -April 29,1975;Bluegrass
Estates -April 29;Earl Malott -May 1,1975.
Deve lopment :
Prince Village,Lot 1 -April 29,1975.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The public hearing on Rezoning Applications is scheduled for ~lay 12,1975 at 7 :00 P.M.
in Court Room #1.The next regular meeting of the Commission will be May 19,'1975
at 7:30 P.M.in the second floor conference room.
ADJOURNMENT:
TIle meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
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D'onaTCi-T:V-prush,Chairman
May 19,1975
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission
was held on Monday,May 19,1975 at 6:00 P.M.in the second floor conference
room of the Court House Annex.
P,resent were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman William E.Dorsey,John
C.Herbst,Paul W.Hoffman,Ex-Officio W.Keller Nigh,David W.Sowers,Jr.and
Barbara B.Whitcomb.Staff:Barry A.Teach,Executive Director;Alan R.Mussel-
man,Planning Director;Assistant Planners Thomas Van Dyke,James Witherspoon,and
Ronald Shives.Agency Representatives:County Engineer Glenn L.Dull,Soil
Conservation District Rob Powell,Forestry Service Ronald Antill,EDC J.Lee
Potterfield,William Breichner,Hagerstown Water Department.Fox and Associates-
Robert M.Johnson,Leroy R.Burtner and Robert Miller.LNG Representatives -
Roy Doman and Edward Ingram.MCA Representatives Robert Plank and Richard Care.
Also present:Dr.Charles Thompson,Mrs.Margaret Comstock and Mr.Charles
Morrison.
The meeting was called to order at 6:15 P.M.
The Chairman,giving a brief synopsis of the activities of the Planning Commission
relative to proposals,of alternate routes of the LNG Gas Pipeline through Washington
County.stated the followin~:
In February,a request was received from the State asking that consideration be
given to the route proposed by the Gas Company through Washington County,in
addition,a request came from the LNG Company in September,and again in February.
At the February meeting the Commission placed on its agenda,this proposed
routing and the Commission at that time,directed that the staff meet with all
the technical people who had anything to do with this particular proposal,
including the Soil Conservation District,County Engineer,Health Department,and
the like.A meeting was held and the report submitted to the Planning Commission
at its March meeting.The Commission was informed that all were in agreement as
to the proposed routing.After the March meeting,when a position had been
taken by the Commission,we were notified by various department heads,that there
was a misunder~tanding as to'the maps they were shown.The Commission ~as informed
at the March meeting,by,the City of Hagerstown,that they could not accept the
proposal that had been recommended because of infringement on their watershed.
At the May 5th meeting,it was'announced that the position by this Commission
would be recalled,and all parties notified,so that this particular meeting
could be held where all who were at the previous workshop could be assembled so
that both industry,County,State and City government would be in concert in
making a recommendation,and industry would not be subjected to cost because of
a mistake that may be made by local government.The Chairman asked that the staff
first present their report,followed by the LNG representatives,comments of tech-
nicians,and comments from persons who have an interest outside the Planning Com-
mission.The Commission then can have a short recess,and hopefUlly at the next
meeting be able to present a position for Washington County.
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.The Planning Director presented a map showing,'in red,the proposed alignment of
the Consolidated Pipeline,two existing PE power line rights-of-way,east and
south,designated "in yellow,the Edgemont'Reservoir shown in blue and a dotted
line designating the Appalachian Trail.The Commission response in August,1974,
was to follow the pE line south which was subsequently indicated by LNG to be
impossible to follow because of steepness;it was then suggested that the PE
line east be used,resulting in one crossing of the Appalachian Trail,tying back
into the PE south line.Also presented were excerpts from the environmental
.impact study,submitted to the Commission by LNG.A slide presentation followed
relative to visual location and orientation relative to the WPtArshAn,re.eryoir
and alternate routes proposed by the gas pipeline.'
Representatives of the LNG Gas Pipeline,presented for the information of the
Commission and those in attendance,a preliminary plan of soil erosion measures
proposed to be taken,based upon the County soil books.It was stated that any
plan proposed would haye to be approved by the Washington County Soil Conservation
District.
Following discussion of the proposal as pertains to benefit to the County,sediment
control measures,policing of the area,other installations belonging to LNG,
revegetation and defoliants used in the disturbed areas of the right-of-way,and
methods of inspection,the Chairman requested the comments of representatives of
the County and City agencies.
Mr.William Breithner,Superintendent of the Hagerstown Water Department,expressed
his concerns relative to impact on the watershed area serving the Edgemont Reser-
voir,and stated his objections to ~he proposed alignment shown in red on the map.
Mr.Breichner drew on the map a line that would be acceptable for consideration
as being the southern route of the Potomac Edisonffi shown in yellow and indicated
the Raven Rock Road to the north,suggesting the use of the old Fort Ritchie Road.
Robert Powell,Soil Conservation Service,pointed out that the Soil Conservation
District would have final approval of sediment control measures and plans and
stressed that the stream crossing would be particularly a difficult point to
traverse in regard to sedimentation.
Mr.Charles Morrison,after .relating his ;concerns in regard to the alternate routes,
the impact on the watershed area,and remedial measures,stated that as far as
the particular routing is concerned of the two alternates before the Commission,
that if the route Mr.Breichner thought of is agreed upon is still,or can be
made 'satisfactory,to'the Hagerstown Water Department,then he would have to settle,
for that in his mind,and as to the question of ,going diagonally down the slope,
from his own experience,that it is more a matter of cost than anything plse,and
does not think that cost should be a consideration in a matter of a domestic water
supply.
Mrs.Margaret Comstock,speaking as a resident of the Town of Smithsburg,stated
concern for'the water supp\y for the 35,000 people depending on the supply from
the Edgemont Reservoir and the quality of the water due to temporary upset and
dislocation of'the watershed.It was stated that all alternatives should be a
consideration and recommended that some area be used that would not disturb the
watershed.
Dr.Charles Thompson,with the Potomac Basin Federation,discussed the total width
of the gas pipeline right-of-way,and reported that in respect to broader alter-
natives,one was the posting of a substantial bond guuranteeing zero environmental
impact,other places in the State of Maryland,and no pipeline at all.Also dis-
cussed was the benefit to Washington County.He stated that the Potomac Basin
Federation opposes the pipeline route through the watershed because it is inconsistent
with wise watershed management and also because the City of Hagerstown opposes it,and
proper choice of the route in regard to all factors must be considered.
The Chairman,stating that based upon the discussion during this meeting,he would
recommend for consideration a public hearing,properly advertised to be held the
9th of June,to let all of those persons who have not had the opportunity to present
to the COl1Ullission their views concerning socio-economic factors,as it pertains to
crossing Nutional Register properties -the Appalachian Trail,as pertains to
strip cutting in natural wildlife territory,the additional depth study as pertains
to watershed problems to involve the County Commissioners in the process because
of the stated political issue,but more importantly,the general public has not
been aware.
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a public hearing in regard to the LNG Gas Pipeline on June 9,1975 at 7 :00 P.M.
in Court Room it 1 of the Court House,as stated above.The motion was carried
unanimously.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to place
a paid advertisement relative to the public hearing to expose all proposed routings
of the LNG pipeline and all concerns that have been exposed here,including maps of
the proposed routings.So ordered.
MINUTES:
On a motion by Mr.Hoffman and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to
adopt the Minutes of the meeting of May 5,1975,as presented.So ordered.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies:
The Chairman reported nothing new on the status of flood plain studies.
Mass Transit Study:
The Mass Transit Study will be considered at a joint meeting with the City of
Hagerstown on May 27.
Areas of Critical State Concern:
At the County Commissioners meeting on May 20,11:00 A.M.,the intervention policies
by the State,will be heard at the'request of the Commission.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bylaws:~
On a motion hy Mrs,Whi tcomh and seconded by Mr.Sowers,Article 5,Section 1,of
the Bylaws of the Commission were changed to state that election 'of officers shall
take place the first meeting in June rather than the first meeting in May,.to
COincide with terms of office.So ordered.
Advisory Board:
The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission,a request by the Advisory
Board to increase their membership to twenty-five,since they are establishing an
Advisory Board by Planning Sector.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission vot~d to
authorize the Advisory Board to increase their membership to twenty-five.Nominees
as suggested by the Advisory Board and Planning Commission members will be considered
~t the next regular meeting.So ordered.
The Chairman requested that all information as pertains to the hearing to be held
on June 9,be immediately given to the Advisory Board for their input.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL F:EGULATIONS:
Fairfield Subdivision (14 Lots):Final Plat:
The staff reporting that requested changes have been complied with,noted that the
Health Department had granted approval with conditions.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to
grant Final Approval,subject to the tracing indicating the location of the .~
septic system on Lot 3 up the hill toward the fence row and the house site to place
it in 20%slope,per the request of the Health Department,prior t.o signature being
affixed.So ordered.
J3B Development Corporation (Industrial)(60 Day Limit):
The staff,presenting their staff report and slide presentation relative to the
J3B Development Corporation,pointed out severe physical limitations of the site
due to flOouing anu the possiblity of a precedent being estabLished relevant to
permissability of development in a floodplain.It was also pointed out that the
Washington County Zoning Ordinance permits fill in a 50 Year floodplain as pro-
vided fer in Section 22.4.2,only as a special exception granteu by the Board of
Appeals after public hearing.
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Mr.Miller,representing the Engineering firm of Fox and Associates,presented
information relative to the site plan,pointed out that the area is serviced by
sewerage facilities,and discussed technical information provided relevant to
retention of flood water,and definition of floodplain soils as provided by the
Soil Conservation Service.
Also discussed,was the use of the site shown in yellow on the plat for storm
water management,tanks for storage of fuel and gasoline,and absolving of the
County of responsibility or liability for damage on the site caused by surface
water runoff.
TIle Chairman pointed out that the Planning Commission should consider whether or
not the area is a floodplain without trying to usurp the provisions of the code
that have been adopted,and secondly that everything presented here by way of
technical information should be considered.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Herbst,it was stated for the record,
that it is the opinion of the Commission that,based upon the professional testi-
mony heard,technical data,and.documentation contained in the plat file,the site
under consideration is not in a 50 Year floodplain.The motion carried with Mrs.
Whitcomb and Mr.Hoffman opposing.
Mr.Nigh explained his position as being that the flooding was caused by an arti-
frcial impoundment due to the railroad track,and therefore man-made and not a
.natural floodplain.
The Chairman stated that since it has been considered by the Commission that the
site is not in a floodplain,it should be further considered what is to be expected
of the developer to alleviate any potential drainage problems in and above what is
shown on the plat as it pertains to a proposed ponding of water shown in yellow.
After a lengthy discussion,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and
seconded by Mr.Sowers,to grant Preliminary Approval subject to the following
requirements being met:
1.Five (5)+acre site south of this site ·to be dedicated by the Industrial Foun-
dation to the County for use in storm water management.
2.Construction drawings and sprinkler drawings to be submitted for approval to
the Fire Marshal,prior to construction.
3.Outlet or inlet piping to underground tanks for oil and gasoline to be raised
one (1)foot above computed high water level on final plat.
4.Final plat shall contain information specified in letter dated May 9,1975,from
Harold Nunamaker,Administrative Engineer,Washington County Sanitary District
to Robert Johnson,Fox and Associates.(Copy attached by reference to the plat
file.)
5.Final site grading plan shall contain information specified in letter from
Soil Conservation District,dated April 22,1975.(Copy attached by reference
to the plat file.)
6.Final plat shall contain statement absolving Washington County from any respon-
sibility for or liability for,damage on this site caused by surface water
drainage.
Motion carried,with Mrs.Whitcomb and Mr.Hoffman voting "No".
The County Engineer,pointing out that the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance
were in the process of being amended,recommended that a committee be appointed by
the Commission to study a proposed definition of a floodplain so that there will not
be a problem with definition as encountered by the staff and reviewing agencies.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to
appoint a committee of Thomas Van Dyke,Alan R.Musselman,Glenn L.Dull,and a
member of an engineering firm to be se lected by Mr.Dull,Richard Kers lake,and
technical advisors from the Department of Water Resources,Maryland Geological
Survey,Uni versi ty of Mary1.and and Pautuxent Insti tute.So ordered.
The Commission voted,on,a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,that the
developer and owner,in accepting the plat as presented,assume all responsibility
for any future damage resulting from storm and surface water drainage problems,and
i't.hereby rolieve ttle County government 'from any obligation of any kind to correct
iiresent or future drainage problems,and to so state on the plat.So ordered.
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Plats Approved Vnder Administrative Policy:
Simplified:
Samuels,Praver,Yassky -~lay 14,1975.
Development:
Boonsboro Limited Partnership -May 7,1975.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next regular meeting of the Commission will be June 2,1975 at 7:30 P.M.
A joint meeting with,the City of Hagerstown will be held at City Hall on Tuesday,
May 27 at 7:00 P;M.,Workshop at 9:00 A.M.on June 3,and public hearing on
June 9,at 7:00 P.M.in Court Room #1.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 P.M.on a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded
by Mr.Sowers.So ordered.
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Donqld R.FJrush,Chairman
June 2,1975
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission was
held on Monday,June 2,1975 at 7:30 P.M.in the second floor conference room
of the Court House.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman William E.Dorsey,John
C,Herbst,Paul W.Hoffman,Ex-Officio W.Keller Nigh,David W.Sowers,Executive
Director Barry A.Teach,Planning Director Alan R.Musselman,and Assistant Plan-
ners Ronald L.Shives and Thomas Van Dyke.Not present:Barbara B.Whitcomb.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES:
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the minutes of the meeting
of May 19,1975,were approved as presented.So ordered.'
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from B.C.Bickford,cap Telephone Company,Re:Microwave Tower:
Correspondence from Mr.B.C.Bickford,Cap Telephone Company,Baltimore,dated
May 2,1975,to the Zoning Administrator,in reference to comment and review of
the company's proposed microwave tower in accordance with Sections 4.8 and 28.21
of the Zoning Ordinance,were brought to the attention of the Commission
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Nigh,the Commission voted to
support Mr.Hawbaker's response to the request,dated May 19,1975,in which he
informed Mr.Bickford that the proposal was exempted from the application of the
Zoning Ordinance since it is essential utility equipment as defined in Section
28.21.So ordered.
Inquiry from Ronald Biser,Re:Subdivision Regulations:
Mr.Fred L.Young appeared before the ,Commission in reference to a lot purchased
from Ronald W.Biser in the Ringgold District,which is zoned RR,is
classified as W-l in the Water and Waste Water Plan,and is not served by a
public road.Mr.Teach stated that he had informed Mr.Young that until the
problem of access has been reSOlved,no additional expenses should be incurred in
preparation of a revised plat.
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Inquiry from Ronald Biser,Re:Subdivision Regulations;Contd.:
Following discussion,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded
by Mr.Herbst,to inform Mr.Biser that it would be necessary to contact the
Blue Ridge Water Company in regard to docwnentation that the company will supply
community or pUblic water,and the property owner will guarantee that he has the
necessary right-of-way to the land in order to agree to accept such service,prior
to the processing of the plat to the various agencies.So ordered.
At the request of the Chairman,the Commission directed the Executive Director to
write a letter to Dr.Joliet,and staff of the Health Department,that it is the
recommendation of the Commission that no percolation tests be conducted on a
property until it can be determined if it is within the provisions of the County
ordinances.Motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Hoffman.So ordered.
Request from Robert Hughes,Assistant to the Governor of W.Va.:
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to pro-
vide a copy of the Zoning Ordinance in compliance with the request from Mr.Hughes,
along with a copy of a letter to the State of Maryland stating that the State of West
Virginia has requested this document to be used in opposing requirements for boat
dock permits,since the State of~aryland has not informed the Commission of legality as
pertains to Maryland's river.So ordered.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies:
There is nothing new to report on the status of Flood Plain Studies.
County Municipalities -Planning Program:
There is nothing new to report.
Mass Transit Study:
The Chairman stated that the public hearing for the Mass Transit Study will be
held.on July I,1975 at 7:00 P.M.in Court Room #1,which has been advertised,
in accordance with action taken at the joint meeting with the City of Hagerstown.
Areas of Critical State Concern:
The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission,that Mr.John Murphy
had appeared before the County Commissioners on May 20,and explained the inter-
vention guidelines.He also stated that the questionnaires relative to public
input are in hand,and are being computerized.
Park Design:
The Planning Director reported that he is proceeding with the design of Pen Mar
Park,which is to be finished shortly,a sketch plan of the lIal fway Neighborhood
Park which is nearing completion and pending word on the Halfway Community Park,
the Park Committee will be meeting.
Capi tal Improvement Program FY 76-81:
The status of the Capital Improvement Program will be reported in the near future.
Consolidated LNG Gas Line:
A public hearing will be held on the proposals of the Consolidated LNG Gas Line
on June 9th.The Chairman reported that State officials had been notified and
asked to attend,along with all others inVOlved in previous meetings.A block
ad will be placed in the newspapers advertising the joint public hearing.
Advisory Board:
Consideration of appointment of additional members to the Advisory Board to the
Planning Commission has been pos tponed at the request of the Board for their
further cons:;deration.
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Department of State Planning -Regional Office:
It was brought to the attention of the Commission,that the state should be
informed at the earlie·st possible date,of large-scale development taking place
in the County,such as schools and subdivisions of 10 lots or over,which are
submitted as preliminary plats or for preliminary consultation and are now being
reviewed by other County and State agencies.
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The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Herbst,to
provide,as now provided to other State and County agencies for review,subdivi-
sions of 10 lots or over as well as commercial and industrial development,to
the Department of State Planning Regional Office for preliminary consultation revie,;
So ordered.
SlIHnrVISTON CONTROL REGULATIONS:
PRELIMINARY PLAT:
Charles Strother -(13 Lots):
The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission,action taken at the regular
meeting of May 5,1975,.and correspondence from the State Highway Administration
dated May 20,1975,relative to the effects on the proposal by the alternate
alignments being considered for the relocation of Md.,Route 66,and requesting that
every effort be made to keep the proposed right-of-way free and clear.
Following discussion as pertains to the adopted Highway Plan and the provisions of
the ordinance,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Hoffman and seconded by Mr.
Sowers,to refer the subdivision proposal to the County Comnlissioners with the
request that they proceed to protect the proposed right-of-way corridor in cooper-
ation·with the State Highway Administration under the provisions of Section 402,
paragraph 2 of the Subdivision Ordinance.So ordered.
Tri-County Council:
TIle Chairman announced that in keeping with a motion he made at the Tri-County levee
he would ask the Commission to accept his resignation from the Tri-County Council
and submit the name of Mr.Nigh to the County Commissioners for appointment to the
Regional Council as planning representative,and to also request that other
elected officials,namely State Senators and their House of Delegate members be
involved in the Regional Council,either as members at large or voting members,since
State monies are involved through basic agency review.
The Commission,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Herbst,voted to accept
Mr.Frush's resignation to the Tri-County Council and submit the name of Mr.Nigh
to the County Commissioners as the Washington County Planning representative,
including the recommendation as pertains to appointment of elected officials.So
ordered.
Airport Master Plan:
The Chairman reported that a joint meeting with the City of Hagerstown in regard
to the report and asked for comments of the staff so that response can be made by
the date requested by the City of Hagerstown.
Historic Preservation:
It was brought to the attention of the Commission that the Historic Preservation
meeting with the County Commissioners is scheduled for July 8,as pertains to
tax credits for historic structures.
SHA -20 Year Needs Study:
1he Chairman requested the staff to review the 20 Year·Needs Study based upon the
adopted Washington County Highway Plan and place the report on the agenda for the
next meeting.
Reclamation Guidelines:
On a motion by Mr.Nigh and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted that the
proposed Reclamation Guidelines be put into ordinance form and taken to public
hearing.So ordered.
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Plats Approved Under Administrative Policy:
Simplified:Archie D.Whisner -May 19,1975;Corderman-Corderman -April 22,1975;
Harry B.Wol fe -~lay 22,1975;Martin Baer -May 29,1975;Trumpower-Everi tts -
May 29,1975.
Development:Opequon II,Section 3 -May 20,1975;Cruze Acres -May '20,1975;
Floyd H.Myers -May 21,1975;Arthur Ridenour -May 28,1975.
NEXT MEETING DATES:
Tuesday,June 3,Workshop at 9:00 A.M.in the Grand Jury Room,Monday,June 9,
public hearing,Consolidated LNG Gas Line,Court Room #1,7:00 P.M.Next
regular meeting of the Planning Commission is Monday,July 7,1975 at 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned by the Chairman at 9:15 P.M.
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Donald R.Frush,Chairman
July 7,1975
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning and Zoning Commissim,was
held on July 7,1975 at 7:30 P.M.in the conference room of the Court House
Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman William E.Dorsey,John
C.Herbst,Paul W.Hoffman,Barbara B.Whitcomb,Executive Director Barry A.
Teach,Planning Director Alan R.Musselman,and Assistant Planners Robert B.
Garver and James Witherspoon.
Not present:Ex-Officio W.Keller Nigh and David W.Sowers.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES:
The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 2,1975 were adopted as presented,
on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman.So ordered.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from Raymond Richardson,Re:Subdivision Requirements:
A letter was read from Raymond D.Richardson,dated June 17,1975,which stated
his intention to purchase a lot from A.R.Mowen on Broadfording Road,and re-
quested a 25 feet exception from the stipulations of the Highway Plan,which
requires a minimum of 300 feet between access points on secondary road classi-
fications.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,to
deny the request for non-compliance with the provisions of the Highway Plan,and
asked that a consultation with the staff be arranged to discuss altemative
proposals for this subdivision.Mr.Herbst voted "No".Motion carried.
Letter from J.H.Seibert,Re:Highway Plan:
A letter was read from J.H.Seibert,dated June 13,1975,requesting a modifi-
cat.ion of the 500'distance requirements as pertains to the Highway Plan,for
roads classified as primary,relative to a driveway entrance for parcel A of
the lands of Geraldine V.Rogers for a commercial usc,the plat having been
previously approved by the Commission'for Agricultural purposes.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted to
deny the request for a modification of the Washington County Highway Plan due
to non-comformance with the minimum distance requirements for a commercial
entrance onto a highway classified as primary,and reque'sted that a letter to
the consultant be prepared pointing out the requirements of the County Highway
Plan,and ordinances.So ordered.
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BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS,CONTD.:
Letter from Robert M.Johnson Re:Extension of Time for William Pennington:
TIle Commission voted,on,a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey.,to
grant a thirty-day extension of time for consideration of a plat for William
E.Pennington,,expiration of which will be September I,1975.So ordered.
Letter from Ralph Donnelly,Extension of time for R.T.Norris:
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Herbst,the Commission voted to
grant the request for an extension of time for consideration of a plat for
R.T.Norris.The thirty day extension will expire on 'September I,1975.'So
ordered.'
Letter from J.H.Seibert,Re:Extension of time for Andrew H.Martin:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,
to grant the request for a thirty day extension for consideration of a plat for
Andrew H.Martin,expiration of which will be August 27,1975.So ordered.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS:
Garden Spot,Section C (17 Lots)(60 Day Limit):
Upon review of the plat file,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey,
seconded by Mr.Herbst,to grant Preliminary Approval subject to:
1.Final plat shall contain a notation stating in effect:"25 feet from the
centerline of Salem Road is reserved for the possible future widening of
said road".
2.Final plat shall contain information specified in County Engineer's memo
dated June 6,1975.(Copy attached by reference to the plat file.)So
ordered.
Richard L.Bowers (5 Lots)(60 Day Limit):
Following review,of the plat file,staff report and discussion relative to delays
encountered through agencies,prior to Commission consideration,the Commission
voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman to grant Prelimina~y
Approval.So ordered.
Bent Willow Farms,Section B,C.D,and E (28 Lots):
Following consideration of the plat file and a staff report which recommended that
a 20'right-of-way on lot 17 be conveyed in fee simple to Mr.Daugherty in order
to avoid future maintenance problems,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.
Herbst and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,to grant Preliminary Approval with the
request that the Final Plat include the following:
1.Farm lane right-of-way on north property line.
2.Right-of-way to be conveyed to Marvin Daugherty between lots 16 and 17 in
Section E in fee simple.
3.Written statement from Marvin Daugherty agreeing to item 2.
So ordered.
Bent Willow Farms,Section B -For Final Approval:
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to
grant Final Approval to the plat file for Section B of Bent Willow Farms.So
ordered.
Fountain Rock Estates (5 Lots)(60 Day Limit):
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.He~bst and ,seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to
grant Preliminary Approval to the Plat file.So ordered.
On a motion by Mr.Dors'ey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to
grant Final Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
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David L.Palmer (60 Day Limit):
Following discussion in review of the plat file as pertains to the entrance
'from a secondary highway which,at the request of the County Engineer,is
shown on the tract of land from which the lot was subdivided due to site
distance requirements,a motion was made by Mr.Herbst to grant approval
under the requirements of Section 107 of the Subdivision Ordinance upon
correction of the right-of-way.Motion died for lack of a second.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted
to disapprove the plat because it did not meet the requirements of the Washington
County Highway Plan in accordance with the provisions of Section 401,Paragraph
2 of the Washington County Subdivision Ordinance.Motion carried with Mr.Herbst
voting "No".
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies:
There is no new report on the status of Flood Plain Studies.
County Municipalities -Planning Program:
It was brought to the attention of the Commission that the Sharpsburg Planning
Commission will hold a public hearing for its Subdivision Regulations and Zoning
Ordinance on Tuesday,September 2,i975.
Mass Transit Study:
The public hearing for the Mass Transit Study has been held.Revisions to the
study are to be made.
Areas of Critical State Concern:
The Chairman informed the Commission that the Questionnaires which had been widely
distributed relative to Areas of Critical State Concern,have been correlated
by the Hagerstown Junior College and will be totaled for results of the survey
in a week or two.
Park Design:
The Planning'Director presented a brief staff report on the status of Piper Lane
Neighborhood Park and Pen Mar Park.
Capital Improvement Program FY '76-'81:
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members for their review,It was pointed out that priorities have not been
.established as yet for last year's Program.It was.also brought to the attention
of the Conunission that Mr.Teach has been designated as \jashington County Point-of-
Contact Officer for the Tri-County Council.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,
to adopt the FY '76-'81 Capital Improvement Program and forward the document to
the County Commissioners with a cover letter asking that the procedure for the
entire County be considered in the County-wide program,establishment of
priorities for each project prior to submittal to State agencies,and approved
at the earliest possible date.The Chairman was,granted authority to prepare
such a letter and to also request consideration of acquiring a person by the
Coull~y to follow up on priority items as est.ablished by,the County Commissioners.
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OLD AND UNFINISHED DUSINESS,CaNTO.:
Consolidated LNG Gas Pipeline:
Bringing the Commission up to date regarding the status of the proposed LNG
Company's proposed gas line alignment.the Chairman reported that following
pUblic hearing on the proposal and field inspection by the staff,it was re-
quested that several items of concern be answered and concurred with by LNG
representatives,as pertains to pipeline impact.Dy letter dated July 3,1975,
response was received from R.A.Doman,Construction Engineer for LNG.(Copy
attached by reference to LNG file.)
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the commission voted
that prior to forwarding a recommendation to the County Commissioners,the
LNG Company's concurrence with and commitment to the items of concern stated in
the above referenced letter be obtained,and also upon receipt of comments from
the Appalachian Trail Conference,City of Hagerstown Water Department,and Wash-
ington County Soil Conservation District as pertains to their particular area
of interest,a request will be made to the County Commissioners,for another
public hearing,either by them or the Planning Commission for the information
of the general public.So ordered.
In reiteration of a portion of the above motion,Mr.Dorsey moved to request
concurrence and agreement from the management section of the LNG Company,
including the maps,and that a recommendation be requested of the Appalachian
Trail Conference as pertains to relocation of a portion of the Trail,and 'that
an agreement be worked out with Potomac Edison in regard to use -of their right-
of-way,prior to recommendation'to the County Commissioners.The motion was
seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb.So ordered.
Advisory Board:
It was brought to the attention of the Commission that no response has been
received in regard to appointments to the Advisory Board.The Chairman
requested that the Board be contacted,asking that their selections be sub-
mitted,including Mrs.Whitcomb's recommendations,for approval at the next
regular meeting.'
NEW BUSINESS:
Water and Sewerage Plan:
The Chairman stated for the information of the Commission,that the 1974 amend-
ment to the Water and Sewerage Plan had been approved by the State Department
of Health and Mental Hygiene and that a techni.cal workshop has been s.cheduled
for Wednesday,July 16,to review proposed.revisions.for the 1975 update of
the Plan.
Department of State Planning-Land Use Act Notification Procedures:
Correspondence from the office of the Attorney General,dated June 13,1975,
was brought to the attention of the Commission in regard 'to the attached
draft of procedures of notification,established to fulfill the requirements
of the Land Use Act,requesting suggestions or corrections thereto.
A motion was made by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Herbst,to adopt the draft
of the notification procedures with revision by way of clarification to items
3,6 and 7,authorizing the Chairman to respond to Mr.Murphy,Assistant Attorne:
General,Department of State Planning,with copies to the County Commissioners
and those that have an interest in the routing process.Mrs.Whitcomb voted "No."
Upon further discussi.on of item 4 and clarification thereof,and also deletion of
the last sentence.of paragraph 2,page 1,the Commission revoted,on a motion by
Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Herbst,in favor of the submittal to Mr.Murphy.
The motion carried unanimously.
Community Facilities and Services Inventory:Population Study:.
Copies of the Conlmunity Facilities and Services Inventory were distributed to
the Commission for their information.The Planning Director gave a brief status
report on background studies which are in the process of being prepared by the
staff in fulfillnient of the requirements of the contract and development of the
Comprehensive Plan.
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Permissable Residential Densities:
In reference to background studies for existing land use,the Planning Director
submitted a staff report on residential density,translating permissable lot
sizes to units per acre,and poiuting out incompatibility between land use plans
and policies and land use controls.Discussion followed as pertains to land use
and residential densities.
Highway Plan Amendments:
A Planning staff report in regard to the Washington County Highway Plan -
recommended amendments was presented by the Planning Director.Discussed were
new highways and streets,design standards,policy,bike trails,mapping and
printing,and recommendations for abandonment.
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,tIle Commission voted
to carry this item of business under Old and Unfinished Business and that copies
of the recommendations be forwarded to the Advisory Board for their review and
comment in consideration of the update of the Highway Plan.So ordered.
Maryland Association of County Planning Officials:
The Annual Meeting of the Maryland Association of County Planning Officials will
be convened August 20.The Chairman requested that this item be placed on the
next Commission agenda pending receipt of itemized budget allocations,
OTHER BUSINESS:
Citizen Participation:
There were no further requests for citizen participation.
Plats Approved Under Administrative Policy:
SIMPLIFIED:
J.Albert Brechbill -June 4,1975;Albert Stottlemeyer -June 4,1975;
Summers-Bows ley -June 6,1975;Cruze Acres -June 6,1975;Rogers-Smith -
June 9,1975;Richard Kesselring -June 9,1975;Baker-Ebersole -June 20,1975;
Regina Parotte -,July 3,1975.
DEVELOPMENT:
Kenneth Lang -June 4,1975;Garrett I s Mill Acres -June 12,1975;Vernon Huntzberry-
June 16,1975;Clyde M.Deal -June 16,1975;Clarence M.Coole -June 16,1975;
Homer M.Smith -June 18,1975;Clarence Easterday -June 19,1975;O. O.Craig-
Lot 6 -June 24,1975;Charles Lloyd Hutson -Lot 1 -June 27,1975.
MEETING DATES:
Monday,July 21,1975 -Joint Meeting with Hagerstown -Water and Sewerage Plan
7:00 P.M.,Court House Annex.
Monday,August 4,1975 -Regular Meeting -7:30 P.M.Court House Annex.
ADJOURNMENT:
An executive session followed the regular meeting which adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
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The regular meeting of the 'Washington County Planning Commission was held on~onday,
August 4,1975 at 7:30 P.M.in the second floor conference room of the Court House
Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice Chairman William E.Dorsey,Ex-Officio
W.Keller Nigh,John C.Herbst,and David W.Sowers.Not present:Paul W.Hoffman
and Barbara B.Whitcomb.Staff:Executive Director Barry A.Teach,Planning Di-
rector Alan R.Musselman,Assistant Planners Robert B.Garver,Ronald L.Shives and
JameS Witherspoon.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 7,1975,were approved as presented,
on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers.So ordered.
The Chairman introduced Mr.John Longmire,who has recently taken up his duties as
County Administrator.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from Ruth Carroll and Ruth Jones,Re:Subdivision Requirements:
In consideration of a letter from Ruth Carroll and Ruth Ann Jones,dat.ed July 31,
relative to a proposal to subdivide property situated on a private road off Steven-
son Road,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Herbst,
to grant the request for private road access as provided by Section 107 of the
Subdivision Ordinance.It was requested that a notation be placed on the plat
absolving the County of all future expense in providing and/or maintaining a
road.So ordered.
Letter from J.H.Seibert,Re:Extension of time for J.Preston Shupp:
On a motion by Mr ..Herbst and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission votod to
grant the request for a thirty day extension of time for J.Preston Shupp to
expire on September 19,19}5,at which time the plat will be considered by the
Commission.So ordered.
Letter from J.H.Seibert,Re:Extension of time for Dunrovin Acres,Section 2:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,to
grant the requested thirty day extension of time for consideration of Dunrovin
Acres,Section 2,expiration of which will be October 25,1975.So ordered.,
Request from Geraldine Rogers,Re:Highway Plan:
An inquiry was considered from Geraldine Rogers in regard to access to her property
situated on Route 60 as relates to the requirements of the Washington County Highway
Plan.
The Commission,noting that the property is a lot of record,instructed the
Executive Director to advise Mrs.Rogers that the lot would be allowed one point
of access,irrespective of the distance of the access point to any other access
points on the same side as Route 60,and that the specific location of the access
point would be established by the State Highway Administration,in conformance
with the provisions of the Washington County Highway Plan as relates to Primary
class1fications.
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS:
PRELIMINARY PL~rS:
Charles Strother (13 Lots~:
For the information of the Commission,the Chairman reviewed action relative to
the plat file for the proposed Charles Strother subdivision.The plat,haVing
been submitted in March,was disapproved on May 5,1975 in accordance with the
provisions of Section 401,paragraph 2,and Section 402,paragraphs 1 and 2
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of .the Subdivision Ordinance,and requesting the State Highway Administration
to advise within 45 days of action contemplated concerning acquisition of
property as relates to the proposed relocation of Route 66.By letter of
April 14,1975,the S.H.A.requested that approval of this subdivision be
deferred until detailed alignment studies are completed and public hearing has
been held.On June 2,the Commission voted to refer the matter to the County
Commissioners with the request that they proceed to protect the proposed corridor
as provided for by Section 402,paragraph 2 of the Subdivision Ordinance.No
action in this regard was taken.(Correspondence attached by reference to plat file.)
Following review of the plat file information,the Commission voted,on a motion
by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to grant Preliminary Approval subject
to the final plat containing information as stated in a letter dated April 4,
1975 from the Soil Conservation District,and letter dated March 31,1975 from
the County Engineer.(Attached by reference to the plat file).So ordered.
Crow Hollow Woods (2 Lots):
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,Crow Hollow Woods was
included on the agenda for consideration by the Commission.So ordered.
Upon review of the plat file information,the Commission voted,on a motion by
Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,to disapprove the plat file because it
conflicts with the requirements of Section 405,paragraph l2(B)of the Subdi-
vision Ordinance.So ordered.
Dunrovin Acres,Section 1 (4 Lots):
Upon review of the plat file information,the Commission voted,on a motion by
Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Nigh,that Preliminary Approval be granted with
the stipulation that:
1.Final plat shall contain a notation to the effect that a swale is to be
constructed by the property owner along the entire frontage of each lot (east-
west)to insure that the runoff from the roadway will not cause flooding or drain-
age Problems to the house.
2.Proper determination that surface drainage will !lot adversely affect septic
areas shall be made prior to submittal of final plat.
It was also noted that Preliminary Approval is not to be taken as an indication
that final approval will be granted,unless and until all concerns are satisfied.
So ordered.
FINAL PLATS:
Richard L.Bowers (5 Lots):
Noting that no changes had been requested,the Commission voted,on a motion by
Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to grant Final Approval to the plat file.
So ordered.
J3B Development Corporation (Industrial)(30 Day Limit):'
Upon review of the plat file and noting additional comments by the Sanitary
Commission stating that approval cannot be granted until such'time that all
requested information has been supplied,the Commission voted to grant Final
Approval on a motion by Mr.Nigh and seconded by Mr.Sowers,stipulating that
the tracing will not be signed by the Commission until information concerning
interior mechanical drawings is subnlitted to and approved by the Washington
County Sanitary Commission.So ordered.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Request from Raymond Richardson -Re:Subdivision Regulations:
Having been advised by the Commission at their last meeting to prepare alternate
proposals in regard to a proposal for subdivision of property from the Alvey
Mowen Property,situated on the north side of Broadfording Road,Mr.Raymond
Richardson appeared before the Commission pertaining to a proposal worked out to
the satisfaction of Mr.Mowen for access to the proposed subdivision.
Following discussion of the proposal,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.
Herbst and seconded by Mr.Sowers,to approve the request to proceed with subdivision
of the easternmost portion of the subject,parcel,with the stipulation that the lot
abut Broadfording Road.and that the point of access for the lot serve the eastern-
most portion of the parcel In accordance with the Washington County Highway Plan.
So ordered.
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Flood Plain Studies:
There is nothing new to report on the status of Flood Plain Studies.
county Municipalities -Planning Program:
There is no new report for the County Municipalities Planning Program.
Mass Transit Study:
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TI,e Chairman reported that it is expected that a Questionnaire for the Mass Transft
Study will be available by the end of the week.
Areas of Critical State Concern:
The Executive Director outlined for the Commission,the results of the Land Use
Questionnaire,Areas of Critical State Concern,which were widely distributed to
schools,organizations,citizen's groups,and others,and which have been computerized
and tabulated.This study will be forwarded to the State in fulfillment of a
portion of the 701 Contract.
Park Design:
The Chairman invited members of the Commission to attend the County Commissioners'
meeting at 11:00 A.M.August 12,at which time the transfer of deeds for the
Halfway Park acquisition will take place.
The Planning Director gave a status report on the Piper Lane Neighborhood Park and
the Pen Mar Park for the information of the Commission.
Consolidated LNG Gas Pipeline:
In regard to previous action by the Commission,recommendations as pertains to
the alignment of the LNG gas pipeline through the County,were forwarded to the
County Cow~issioners.The Chairman stated that the County Commissioners have
agreed to hold a public hearing on the proposed alignment and requested that their'
recommendations concerning the proposal,be forwarded to the State Department of
Natural Resources at the earliest possible date.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.SowerS and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to
remove this item of business from the Commission agenda.So ordered.
Advisory Board:
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission voted to make
final contact with the Advisory Board in regard to recommendations for appointment
to that group,and notify them that appointments will be made at the next Commission
meeting.So ordered.
Water and Sewerage Plan:
The joint public hearing for the Water and Sewerage Plan will be on September 17,
1975 to be conducted by the Hagerstown Planning Commission,County Planning Conmis-
sion,Hagerstown ~layor and Council and Washington County Commissioners.
Maryland Association of County Planning OfficialS:
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission voted to ap-
propriate the necessary funds for registration fees for those who will be attending
The registration fee for individual registration for the date of August 21 is
$28.00.So ordered.'
NEW BUSINESS:
Commission Title:
For the record,the Chairman stated that according to the changes to Article 668',
the agency is a Planning Commission with Zoning capabilities,and asked that the
title be changed accordingly.
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Seminar -Planning and Related Matters:
The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission,a request for compensation
in regard to attendance of National Wildlife Seminar in the amount of $70.00.
On a motion by Mr.Nigh and seconded by Mr.Herbst,the Commission,voted to deny the
request.So ordered.
AlP Foundation -1975 Educational Seminar:
It was also brought to the attention of the Commission that The American Institute
of Planners is sponsoring a 1975 Educational Seminar scheduled for September 18-20
in Philadelphia.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Nigh,the Commission voted to approve
the appropriation of funds in the amount of $150.00 to cover the cost of the three
day Seminar and travel expenses for 2 members of the staff,and to request the County
Commissioners to supply additional funds,if necessary.,So ordered.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Nigh and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to include
appropriations for funds to include the Chairman in the above motion.So ordered.
Housing Study:Historical Perspectives:
The Chairman requested that the COlmnission review the Housing Study and Historical
Perspectives Study,which have been distributed to the members,so that they may be
considered in a workshop meeting.
Noting that the background studies are nearing completion,the Chairman requested
that a workshop date be established for consideration of these studies and other
matters,such as Subdivision amendments,zoning amendments,highway plan amendments
and Mass Transit Study.
For the record,the Chairman requested that the Executive Director contact all
concerned as it pertains to cycle requirements for all contract items and all
studies,until the end of the budgeted period.
Citizen Participation:
There were no requests from the floor for citizen participation.
Plats Approved Under Administrative Policy:
SIMPLIFIED:
Robert Foltz -July 8,1975;'Berger-Cress -July 18,1975;Robert Everitt -July
18,1975;Hoover-Kendle -July 22,1975;Circie Properties,-July 24,1975;
Elizabeth Werth -July 31,1975;Shank-Wise -July 31,1975;John Mitchell -
'July 31,1975;Violet-Adams -August 4,1975.
DEVELOPMENT:
Donald Beard -July 11,1975;William Pennington -July 18,1975;Williamsport
Assembly of God -July 28,1975.
Workshop Date:
The Commission agreed to establish Monday,August 11,6:30 P.M.as a workshop date
to consider the Background Studies,Zoning Amendments,Subdivision Amendments,
Highway Plan,and Mass Transit Study.The Chairman requested that a memorandum
be sent to all 'Conunission members in regard to the workshop date.
MEETING DATES:
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,September 10,1975.
ADJOURNMENT:
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A special meeting of the Washington County Planning Commission was held
August 11,1975 at 6:30 P.M.in the Conference Room of the Court House
on Monday,
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The purpose of the meeting was to consider Zoning Text Amendments';Subdivision
Ordinance Amendments,Highway Plan Amendments,and Background Studies in the Update
of the Comprehensive Plan.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice Chairman William E.Dorsey,John C.
Herbst,David W.Sowers and Barbara B.Whitcomb.Staff:Executive Director Barry
A.Teach,Planning Director Alan R.Musselman,Assistant Planners Ronald L.Shives
and James Witherspoon.County Administrator John Longmire also attended.
Not present:Paul W.Hoffman and Ex-Officio W.Keller Nigh.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M.
At the request of the Chairman,two items were added to the agenda for consideration
by the Commission,on a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Dorsey:
1.Plat for Richard Grimm under 60 Day Limit.
2.Recommendations to County Commissioners in regard to highway and street
standards.
So ordered.
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL:
Richard Grimm (4 Lots)(60 Day Limit):
Upon review of the plat file information,the Commission voted,on a motion by
Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,to grant Preliminary Approval with the
stipulation that the septic field for lot #3 be shown on the Final Plat.So
ordered..
Recommended Street and Road Standards:
In reference to Street and Road Standards submitted by the County Engineer to the
County Commissioners,the Chairman requested concurrence of the Commission to
submit a letter to the County Commissioners in which it was recommended that
changes to street and road standards be deferred at this time.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted to
concur with the recommendations as set forth in correspondence dated August iI,
1975,to be signed by the Chairman and forwarded to the County Commissioners for
their consideration.So ordered.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,to
amend the motion to state that the recommendations be presented to the County
Commissioners at public session on August 12,1975.So ordered as amended.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS:
Section 16.3 (e):Motion to take to public hearing as proposed.Mr.Dorsey,
Mr.Sowers.So ordered.
Section 22.23 (e):Motion to take to public hearing with adjustment:Not to apply
to the PR District,not more than two (2)accessory signs,and add the word
"adjoining"where each street facing a residential street is mentioned.Motion
by Mr.Dorsey,seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb.So ordered.
Section 28.78:Motion by Mr.Sowers,seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb to take the recom-
mendation to public hearing.So ordered.
Section 28.79:Motion to take to public heafing as proposed.Mr.Sowers,"'ir.Dorsey.
So ordered.•
Section 25.51 (a):Motion to take to public hearing as proposed.Motion by Mr.
Dorsey,seconded by Mr.Sowers.So ordered.
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Section 22.51 (b):Motion by Mrs.i'ih1't<;'Qmb,seconded by Mr.Herbst,to take
proposed amendment to public hearing with the maximum density per acre being
from nine (9)to eight (8).So ordered.
Section 22.51 (c):Motion by Mr.Sowers,seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to take the
propQ~~d amendment to public hearing with the maximum density per acre lowered
from nine (9)to eight (8).So ordered.
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Section 22.5:Motion to take to public hearing as proposed.Mr.Sowers,Mrs.
Whitcomb.So ordered.
Section 22.51 (i):Motion 'to take to public hearing as aeleted in entirety.Mr.
Sowers,Mr.Dorsey.So ordered.
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS:
Recommendations on proposed amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance were considered
for the purpose of taking to public hearing as fOllows:
Article II,Section 202:The Commission voted,on a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb,
seconded by Mr.Sowers,to approve the changes in definitions to (8)Building
Set Back Line,(27)Lot line,front,and (47)Street and Highway Classifications.
So ordered.
Article III,Section 302:Preliminary Consultation:Motion to take to public
hearing as proposed.Mr.Sowers,Mr.Dorsey.So ordered.
Article III,Section 306:Information:Motion to add:D,E,and F,as pertains to
additional information for preliminary consultation plat information.Motion by
Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Sowers.So ordered.
Article III,Section 307:Motion to add new paragraph K.Proposed entrance to
each lot of the subdivision.Motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Sowers.So
ordered.
Article IV,Section 401:Motion to incorporate Highway Plan Map by reference.
Motion by Mr,Sowers,seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb.So ordered.'
Article IV,Sections 403 -404 -405:Motion to incorporate Highway Plan
standards to conform with Highway Plan.Mrs.Whitcomb,Mr.Sowers.So ordered.
Article IV,Section 405,Paragrqph 2A:Motion by Mr.Sowers,seconded by Mr.
Dorsey to take to public hearing,the change relative to Access Points.So
ordered.
Article IV,Section 405,Paragraph 12 (B):After considerable discussion of
lots abutting on private driveways or rights-o£-ways,the Commission voted to
take to public hearing,a proposed amendment that would permit subdivision on
a private driveway or right-of-way,to members of the immediate family only,
and not more than one (1)lot to be so conveyed to anyone individual,and
also add to definitions,"immediate family".Motion by Mr.Sowers,seconded by
Mrs.Whitcomb.Mr.Herbst voted "No."Motion carried with Chairman voting.
Copies of the proposed amendments are attached,by reference.
BACKGROUND STUDIES:
TIle Chairman,noting that the background studies are an inventory of existing
conditions and projections to be used in the update of the Comprehensive Plan,
asked the Commission to adopt the five completed studies,as printed.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted
to formally adopt the five completed background studies as printed and mail to
the State in compliance with contract commitments.So ordered.
The Chairman expressed a vote of thanks to the staff members for a job well
done and noted that the County has a basis for a realistic plan for the County.
MASS TRANSIT STUDY -QUESTIONNAIRE:
Relative to the questionnaire that has been developed as pertains to the Mass Transit
Study questionnaire,and discussion as it relates to,distribution,the Commission
voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Sowers,that the staff review
the needs of the questionnaire,adding or amending to'include concerns as regards
the buses,to be printed in the newspaper,included with the newsletter,or any
means of distribution to all civic organizations.So ordered.
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ADJOURN~IENT:
Zoning Amendment Hearing.
Regular Meeting.
water 3nd Sewerage Plan Public Hearing.
SubdiV15~·>n.Ordinance Amendment Public Hearing.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
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September 10,1975
The Washington County Planning Commission met in regular session on Wednesday,
September 10,1975 at 7:30 P.M.in the second floor conference room of the
Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Prush,Paul W.Hoffman,David W.Sowers and
Barbara B.Whitcomb.Staff:.Executive Director Barry A.Teach,Planning Dir-
ector Alan R.Musselman,Assistant Planners Ronald L.Shives and James Witherspoon.
Not present:Vice-Chairman William E.Dorsey,Ex-Officio W.Keller Nigh·and
John C.Herbst.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
The Minutes of the meeting of August 4,1975 were approved as presented on a
motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman.So ordered.
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Minutes of the
special meeting of August 11,1975 were approved as written.So ordered.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
A letter was read from Mr.Daniel W.Fortney,dated August 14,1975,in which it
was requested that a one year extension of time be granted for preliminary approval
for the plat of Fortney Mobile Home Park,Section 2.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,to
grant the request for.a one (1)year extension of time for preliminary plat
approval for Section 2,of Fortney Mobile Home Park in accordance with Section
314 of the Subdivis10n Ordinance.Such extension will expire on September 18,
1976,prior to which time a final plat must be submitted in order for the
preliminary approval to remain valid.So ordered.
Brownsville Church of the Brethern:
Mr.Robert Oakes,acting as spokesman for the Property Committee of the Brownsvil)~
Church of the Brethren,appeared before the Commission with the request that
consideration be given to their proposal to convey a 10 acre parcel of land
from their holdings,which had originally been platted for building lots.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,to
grant the request to proceed with subdivision of the lot in accordance with the
provisions of Section 107 of the Subdivision Ordinance,with the stipUlation
that not more than one dwelling will be erected on the lot,that no further
subdivision shall take place,and that a statement to this effect will be placed
on the subdivision plat.So ordered.
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Mr.Doyle Grove appeared before the Commission requesting that consideration be
given to conveyance of a lot to his son with access proposed to be on Route 68.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Hoffman and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,
to advise Mr.Grove to proceed under Section 107 of the Subdivision Ordinance,
with preparation of a subdivision plat for the purpose stated,noting that no
further subdivision is intended for the remainder of the property.A'statement
to the effect that the conveyance is to an immediate member of the family shall
be placed on the plat and shall be for this use only.So ordered.
Fern Staley -Highway Plan Requirements:
Mrs.Fern Staley appeared before the Commission with the request that the
Commission give consideration to the conveyance of a lot to her nephew with
access onto Route 68.
Following discussion as pertains to the provisions of the Ordinance,it was
determined that the parcel in question may be a lot of record.The Chairman'
requested,with the concurrence of the Commission,that the staff determine if
the lot was recorded,and if so,that the proper approvals be issued,with a
report back to the Commission.
BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Steven Anders and Richard Moyer -Subdivision Requirements:
"Mr.Anders and Mr.Moyer appeared before the Commission with a proposal for the
subdivision of 6'acres from a 20.5 acre parcel in addition to purchase of a
private lane to provide access from the secondary highway.
The Commission,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,voted to
advise the applicants of the provisions of the Highway Plan and Subdivision
'Ordinance and that the plat should not be prepared as proposed,So ordered.
Letter from Assistant Postmaster -Mail Delivery:
A letter was read from Charles E.Mowen,Assistant Postmaster,dated,August 28,
in which it was requested that plan for mail delivery approved by the Postal
Service be required of developers.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.l~itcomb,
that since the Con@ission has no authority to.require submission of this infor-
mation,the staff be directed to notify all developers of the request that
delivery information be provided to and approved by th.e Postal Service prior to
development.So order.
HI Site Plan -Hometown Tire Company:
The Zoning Administrator,bringing the Commission up to date in regard to a permit
for Hometown Tire Company,stated that a permit was issued in April,1974 under
the provisions of ArtiCle 19 of the Zoning Ordinance,for conversion of an aban-
doned gasoline station to a wholesale and retail tire business,with the condition
that the operation and storage be kept within the building.Subsequently,the
conditions of the permit were found to be in violation and the permit voided.
Due to a change in operation of the business,Mr.Hawbaker stated that there was
no reason the perluit should not be granted with assurance to the Commission that
the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance are met.
On a motion by Mr.Hoffman and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to
direct the Zoning Administrator to issue a permit with the stipulation that it
be issued within the realm of the business operation,and that it will not become
unsightly.So ordered.
Garrison Woods-Preliminary Plat:
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted
that a preliminary plat for Garrison Woods not be included on the Commission
agenda 'in accordance with Commission policy regarding addi tioll once the
agenda has been prepared.So ordered.
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Harry Wolf~,Jr.-Pr~liminary Approval:
On a motion by Mr.Sow~rs and s~cond~d by Mr.Hoffman,th~Commission vot~d to
consid~r a pr~liminary plat for rlarry Wolf~,Jr.So ord~r~d
On a motion by Mr.Sow~rs and s~cond~d by Mrs.Whitcomb,th~Commission vot~d
to'grant Pr~liminary Approval und~r th~provisions of S~ction 107 du~to the
topography of th~land in m~~ting width to d~pth ratio ratio r~quirem~nts.
So ordered.
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted
that any lots lying in flood plain land shall be so stated in the deed of
conveyance and that the plat will show that th~se ar~flood plain lands.So
ordered.
Garden Spot,Section C -Final Approval:
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,th~Commission voted to
grant Final Approval to th~plat file.So ord~red.
K-Mart Valley Plaza (Replat)-Final Approval:
The Commission,noting that the plat had been r~vised to change the arrangement
of the perpetual drainage easements as required by the County Engineer,voted
to grant Final Approval to the plat file on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded
by Mr.Hoffman.So ordered.
Donald E.Beard,(9 Lots)Preliminary Approval:
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to
grant Preliminary Approval to ,th~plat fil~upon writt~n approval of th~H~alth
D~partm~nt and I,.Lot No.2 -If the hous~is not built on th~location as
shown on th~plat,a sit~grading plan will hav~to b~submitt~d to th~County
Engin~er's offic~for approval b~for~any p~rmit approval.2.Lot No.9.
A sit~grading plan shall b~submitt~d and attach~d to the final plat b~for~
approval will b~grant~d.So ord~r~d.
Cool Hollow Road Estat~s;7 Lots (60 Day Limit):
Th~Commission vot~d,on a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and s~cond~d by Mr.Sow~rs,
to grant a thirty (30)day ~xt~nsion of tim~for consideration of th~plat of
Cool Hollow Road Estat~s,p~r th~r~qu~st of th~Engin~~r,dated S~pt~mb~r 9,
1975.Such ~xt~nsion will ~xpir~on Octob~r 17,1975.So ord~r~d.
Clar~nc~B.Cran~(60 Day Limit):
At th~r~qu~st of th~Engineer,dated September 9,1975,the Commission vot~d,
on a motion by Mr.Sow~rs and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,to grant a thirty (30)
day extension of time for consid~ration of th~Pr~liminary Plat.Such ~xtension
will ~xpire on Octob~r 17,1975.So ordered.
Willard Cust~r (60 Day Limit):Pr~liminary Approval:
Upon ~xamination of the plat fil~,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.
Hoffman,s~conded by Mrs.Whitcomb,to disapprove th~application because it
lack~d th~n~c~ssary plat information ..and ask~d that th~d~veloper be notifi~d
of th~r~quir~ments for plat consideration"So ord~red.
Dunrovin Acres ,No.2,7 Lots (60 Day Limit):Preliminary Approval:
Upon review of th~
by Mr.Hoffman and
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plat file and staff revi~w,th~Commission voted,on a
seconded by Mr.Sowers,to grant Pr~liminary Approval.
motion
So
William E.P~nnington,S~ction I,3 Lots (60 Day Limit):Preliminary Approval:
On a motion by Mr.Sow~rs and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted to
grant Preliminary Approval to the plat file,conting~nt upon r~ceipt of
approval from th~Health Department,'in writing.So ordered.
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J.Preston Shupp,5 Lots (60 Day Limit):Preliminary Approval:
,Upon review of the plat file and staff report,the Commission voted,on a motion
by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,to grant Preliminary Approval.So
ordered.
Lockwood Road Lots,4 Lots (60 Day Limit)Preliminary Approval:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,to
grant Preliminary Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
FINAL PLATS:
C.Richard Grimm,4 Lots (30 Day Limit)Final Approval:
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted to
grant Final Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
FINAL PLATS:
Dunrovin Acres,4 Lots (30 Day Limit):Final Approval:
Upon review of the plat file and noting that the required conditions had been
met,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,
to grant Final Approval.So ordered.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies -County Municipalities Planning Program:
There is no new report on the status of these agenda items.
Mass Transit Study:
The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission,the questionnaire in
regard to the County Commuter Bus Survey which'has been printed and distributed
through the Newsletter,various organizations,and,daily newspapers.Responses
are being received and it was requested that the members of the Commission respond
if they have not already done so.
Areas of Critical State Concern:
',There is no new report for this item.
Park Design:
The Planning Director gave a progress report on the status of Park Design
stating that Pen Mar Park is to be finalized for Park Board review on October 16,
and Halfway Park Design Committee will be meeting in the near future.
Advisory,Board:
On a motion by Mrs.lfuitcomb and seconded by Mr.Sowers,individuals appointed to
serve on the Advisory Board to the Planning Commission are:Linda Daniels~Community
Action Council;Margaret Woodbury and Diane Elder -League of Women Voters;and
Harold L.Boyer -Planning Sector IV.These persons will be notified immediately
by letter,with copies to the Chairman of the Advisory Board.So ordered.
Water and Sewerage Plan:
The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission,the Joint Public Hearing
on the Water and Sewerage Plan to be held on September 17,at 7:00 P.M.and
also stated that the allocation policy which had been requested from the City of
Hagerstown had not been received.The Chairman asked that this again be requested
and that the City be notified as a reminder of the joint hearing.
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OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS '(CONT'D):
Economic Base Study and Parks and Open Space Inventory:
These studies have been distributed to the members for their review.The Planning
Director brought to the attention of the Commission,the need for reprinting of
the background studies for wider public distribution,and also stated that a time
frame for updating the Plan should be considered.The Chairman asked that the
staff submit their recommendations in this regard.He also commended the staff
in regard to preparation and docum~ntation of these studies.
Road Stabilization Program:
The Planning Director distributed a report as pertains to the inclusion of road
stabilization programs in the annual Capital Improvements Program.
Springfield Middle School:
The Planning Director stated that the staff has had an opportunity to review
the site plan for the Springfield Middle School and that the County Commissioners
have asked the County Engineer to review the drainage computations.The Commission
was brought up to date as regards 'recommendations made pertaining to reforestration
and other measures recommended.
Scope of Services -701 Contract,FY 76:
The Chairman requested that consideration of this be held until the County
Commissioners have been properly informed aHd had approved the 'tentative third
party contract.
Semi-Annual Subdivision Report:
Copies of the Semi-Annual Subdivision Report as prepared by the staff were,distributed
for the information of the Commission.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Citizen Participation:
There was a general discussion in regard to septic system failure and the
~ollution of wells as a result.
Also discussed was the desirability of members of the Advisory Board attending
meetings of the Planning Commission.The Chairman requested that a letter be
prepared for his signature extending an invitation to the Board to attend
and participate in workshop meetings of the Commission as well as regularly
scheduled meetings.
Plats Approved Under Administrative Policy:
Development:
Mill Village,Lot A.-August 8,1975;John T.~imes,August 18,1975;Evelyn I.
Lescalleet,August 25,1975;Paul Shade,August 25,1975;R.T.Norris,August
25,1975;Leona H.Barnes,August 29,1975;Shirley Ann Smith,August 29,1975.
Simplified:
GOlden Fleece Estates,August 8,1975;Ray S.Miller,August 8,1975;Margarete
Gladhill,August 8,1975;Mr.Aetna Fire Company,August 8,1975;Richard
Ridenour,August 14,1975;Ernest Laye,August 25,1975;Martin Company-Par-
lette,September 2,1975;John Koob,September 4,1975;Clarence Witmer,
September 4,1975;Folmer-Schmidt,September 4,1975.
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MEETING DATES:
September 17,lS75,7:00 P.M.Court Room #1,Joint Meeting-Water and Sewerage Plan.
September 22,lS75,7:00 P.M.Court Room #1,Public Hearing -Subdivision Ordinance
Amendments.
September 29,1975,7:00 P.M.Conference Room,Special Meeting.
October 6,1975,7:30 P.M.Conference Room,Regular Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Mr.Hoffman and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the meeting was adjourned
at 10:00 P.M.So ordered.
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Donald R.Frush,Chairman
September 29,1975
A special meeting of the Washington County Planning Commission was held on Monday,
September 29,1975 at 7:00 P.M.in the second floor conference room of the Court
House Annex.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman William E.Dorsey,John C.
Herbst,Paul W.Hoffman,W.Keller Nigh,David W.Sowers and Barbara B.Whitcomb.
Staff:Executive Director Barry A.Teach,Planning Director Alan R.Musselman,
Robert B.Garver and Ronald L.Shives,Assistant Planners.
Minutes:
The minutes of the regular meeting of September 10,lS75
ona motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Sowers.
COMMUNICATIONS:
were approved as presented
So ordered.
Letter from Robert Johnson,Re:Extension of Time for Crest Valley Subdivision:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to
grant the request for a thirty day extension of time for consideration of the
preliminary plat for Crest Valley Subdivision·,expiration of which shall be
November 15,1975.So ordered.
Letter from Robert Johnson,Re:Extension of Time for John Hyssong Subdivision:
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Herbst,the Commission voted to
grant a thirty day extension of time for John Hyssong Subdivision expiration of
which will be October 29,lS75.So ordered.
Letter From Robert Johnson,Re:Extension of Time for Kenilworth Estates:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,to
grant the request for a sixty day extension of time for consideration of the
plat for Kenilworth Estates and asked that the developer be notified of the
concerns of the Comssion in regard to the possibility of a problem with Neck Road
from observations nlade during the field trip made on September 29.So ordered.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS:
PRELIMINARY PlATS:
Florence Wieland (60 Day Limit):
Upon review of the plat file and discussion in regard to the memo of the County
Engineer dated August 12,1975,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey
and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,to·disapprove the plat in accordance with the
provisions of Section 401,paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Subdivision Ordinance.So
ordered.
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Garrison Woods (7 Lots):
Chairman Frush vacated the Chair and turned over the meeting to the Vice Chairman.
Upon review of the plat file,the Commission voted on a motion by Mr.Herbst and
seconded by Mr.Nigh,to grant Preliminary Approval.The motion carried with Mrs.
Whi tcomb voting "No."
S.P.Communications (Commercial)-Preliminary and Final Approval:
At this time,Mr.Frush resumed Chairing of the meeting.
and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to grant
S.P.Communications for placement of a microwave tower.
On a motion
Pre liminary
So ordered.
by Mr.Nigh
Approval to
On a,motion by Mr.Sowers,seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission voted to grant
Final Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
Skipton Farms (3 Lots):
Upon review of the plat file and discussion relative to comments of the Soil
Conservation Service relative to soil suitability for septic systems and
dwellings,and intent of owner for the remainder of the development,the Com-
mission voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Sowers to grant
Preliminary Approval.The motion carried with Mrs.Whitcomb voting "No."
FINAL PLATS:
Lockwood Road Lots (3 Lots):
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Herbst,the Commission voted to grant
Final Approval to the plat file for Lockwood Road Lots.So ordered.
J.Preston Shupp (5 Lots):
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission voted to
grant Final Approval to the J.Preston Shupp subdivision.So ordered.
June Avenue Heights -Replat (2 Lots):
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Herbst,to
grant Final Approval to the replat of June Avenue Heights,two lots which were
decreased in lot size.So ordered.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Staff Approval of Subdivision Plats:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Herbst,to
empower the Executive Director or Commission Chairman to approve subdivisions
of any number of lots provided no cllanges or additional information is required
from time of Preliminary Approval.So ordered.
Rezoning Cases -RZ-120 -RZ-134:
RZ -120:Withdrawn.
RZ -121:Tanglewood:
Letter submitted 'on September 10,1975 by Ernest W.Ausherman.
The Commission ~oted to deny the request with the recommendation that the entire
area as shown in Exhibit B,be considered at the next public hearing for RM
zoning classification.Motion by Sowers,seconded by Dorsey.'So ordered ..
RZ _122:RZ -123:Robert K.Daley and Ewing Properties:
The Commission voted to recommend disapproval of the requests ~nd to re~ommend that
the entire area be considered for "IR"at the next pub lic hearJ.ng.Mouon by Mr.
Herbst,seconded by Mr.Dorsey.So ordered.
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RZ -124:
On a motion tlY Mr.Sowers,seconded by Mr.Nigh,the Commission voted to deny the
request bas,,:,"pon the inadequacy of the road and no change or mistake in the
character 01 thIJ,neighborhood.Mr.Hoffman and Mr.Herbst voted "No".So ordered.
RZ -125:
After disc:j"";\on as pertains to Section 22.51 (b),the Commission voted to recommend
approval Wit h doletion of the second sentence and fourth sentence and change of
the word "llowIlVOT"to "provided"at beginning of sentence five.Motion by Mr.
Sowers,sec'"lldou by Mrs.Whitcomb.So ordered.
RZ-126:
22.51 (c):,Mol'Ion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Sowers to recommend
approval WIt h do I etion of sentence three.So ordered.
RZ -127:
16.3 (e)
voted to
RZ -128:
On II motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded
retollllll{)nu deletion from the Ordinance.
by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission
So ordered.
,~2i5:~a ml.'tion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Herbst,the Commission voted to
e ete t e t h I I'U sentence from paragraph two.So ordered.On a moti9n by Mr.
Sowers and,',oco,,,led by Mr.Nigh,the Commission voted to add in its place,:Site
Plan:submll t oli For approval shall meet the design criteria outlined in this
SectlOn.So ol'uered.
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voted to reCOlIlIlI Unu de let ion .
RZ -129:
RZ -130:
Nigh and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission
So ordered.
On a motion hy
disapprove th"
,wording to tho
be permitted.
Motion carr i od
RZ -131:
Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission voted to
'"l1endment as proposed and add to the existing section of 22.23 (e)
()ffect that up to two accessory signs,where required by law,shall
Accessory signs shall not exceed twenty square feet,each.
with Mr.Herbst voting "No.".
22.24 (a):On a motion by.Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission
voted to recollllilund approval of the amendment as proposed.So ordered.
RZ -132:
28.78:On a motion by by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission
voted to recommcnd the addition of the definition as proposed.So ordered.
RZ -133:
28.79:On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded
voted to recommend the amendment as proposed.
RZ -134:
by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission
So ordered.
25.51 (a)TIll\Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Nigh,
to recommend the proposed amendment be approved.So ordered.
NEXT MEETING illiTE:
The next meoting of the P1~nning Commission will be the regular meeting scheduled
for October 6,1975.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting Was adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
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The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning Commission was held on
Monday,Octobe:r .6,1975 at 7:30 P.~l.in the second floor conference room of
the Court House Annex.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Paul W.Hoffman,David W.Sowers and
Barbara B.Whitcomb.Staff:Executive Director Barry A.Teach,and Planning
Director Alan R.Musselman.Not Present:Vice-Chairman William E.Dorsey,
John C.Herbst,Ex-Officio W.Keller Nigh.
CO~IMUNICATlONS:
Inquiry from John Carty,Re:Highway Plan:
A request was read from John Carty relative to the subdivision of land to be
conveyed by his mother with access onto the Downsville Pike,a primary highway,
as pertains to the provisions of the Highway Plan;
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,
to advise Mr.Carty to proceed with plat preparation in accordance with the
provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance under Section 107,including a notation
that there must be a distance of at least 500'between driveways.So ordered.
Robert Johnson,Re:Extension of.time for Lewis J.Talbert:
'A letter was read from Robert Johnson in which it was requested that an extension
of time be granted for consideration of the preliminary and final plat for Lewis
J.Talbert.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to grant
a thirty (30)day extension of time,expiration of which will be November 17,1975.
So ordered.
J.H.Seibert,Re:.Extension of time for Cool Hollow Estates:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Hoffman and seconded by Mr.Sowers,to
grant a thirty (30)day extension of time for consideration of the Preliminary
plat for Cool Hollow Estates,expiration of which will be November 17,1975.
So ordered.
J.B.Ferguson,Re:Extension of time for Van Lear Manor,Section 8:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb to
grant a thirty (30)day extension of time for consideration of the Preliminary
plat for Van Lear Manor,Section 8,expiration of which will be November 28,1975.
So ordered.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Philip S.Petry (60 Day Limit):
The Commission voted on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Hoffinan,to disapprove
the plat file because it did not receive Health Department approval under the
provisions of Section 510 of the Subdivision Ordinance.So ordered.
FINAL PLATS:
Countryside Development,'Sections A and B (30 Day Limit):
Upon review of the plat file,the Commission voted to disapprove the replat of five
lots for Countryside Development which had previously been prohibited for building
purposes due to inadequacy of soils to accomodate septic systems,and which are
now approved for development by the Health Department,basing the disapproval
upon the conditions stated previously in regard to public facilities and asked that
either clarification or additional information be provided in regard to soils.
So ordered.
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Harry H.Wolfe (30 Day Limit):
Upon review of tile plat file and noting that requested conditions had been met,
the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman to
grant Final Approval.So ordered.
Dunrovin Acres,No.2 (30 Day Limit):
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to
grant Final Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies and County Municipalities Planning Program:
Nothing new to report on the status of these programs.
Mass Transit Study and Water and Sewerage Amendments:
The Commission agreed to establish a meeting date with the City of Hagerstown
to consider the Mass Transit Study and the Water and Sewerage Plan for Monday,
October 13,at 7:00 P.M.
Areas of Critical State Concern:
1bere is nothing new to report.
Park Design:
The Planning Director reported that the final design of Pen Mar Park will be presented
to.the Parks Board .the first week in November.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Planning Director brought to the attention of the Commission that the Planning
Seminar Group which has been meeting has expressed an interest in a planning con-
ference which would be sponsored by the Planning Commission.The Chairman requested
that such a program be outlined and brought back to the Commission for their
consideration.
Background Studies -Distribution:
The Executive Director brought to the attention of the Commission that a reprint of
the background studies would have to be considered if proper distribution to
agencies and others were to be continued,and also the possibility of charging a
small fee for the studies to cover the costs of printing.
On·a motion by Mr.Hoffman and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted to
have printed an additional 75 copies of the studies which had already been printed
and 100 copies of any new studies not yet completed,with complimentary copies to
agencies which had not received them and a charge of $1.00 per study to others
interested in receiving copies.So ordered.
Carborundum -Presentation on Solid·Waste:
A meeting date for the third Monday,October 20,was established for an hour long
presentation by Carborundum,and any other Commission business which may be ready
for consideration.It was requested that all Commission members be notified as
soon as possible.Motion by Mr.Hoffman and seconded by Mr.Sowers.So ordered.
Citizen Participation:
Mr.Charles Morrison expressed his concerns relative to drainage problems.A
general discussion followed.
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Plats Approved Under Administrative Policy:-
Simplified:
Mildred Sollenberger -September 11,1975;Rhea L.Bernton -September 11,1975;
Millard-Simpson Enterprises -September 15,1975;C.Donald Hovennale -September
16,1975;William Kriner -September 16,1975;Robert Risser -September 22,1975;
Bertha Nonnent -September 24,1975;H.Page Smith -September 24,1975;Davis-
Carbaugh -September 25,1975;Marie Hahn -September 29,1975;Higgins-Higgins -
September 29,1975;Seibert-Fulton -September 30,1975.
Development:
Robert Jesse Smith -September 15,1975;Praether HuH -September 15,1975;
Richard Keely -September 17,1975;Clarence Crane,Lot 1,Section 1 -September
24,1975.
Subdivision Ordinance Amendments:--
Section 202 8:
On a motion by Mr.Sowers,seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to
recommend approval as amended.So ordered .
.Section 202 21.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers,seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted to
recommend approval as amended.
Section 202 27.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers,seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted to
recommend the following amendment:The line separating the lot from a street
right-oE-way as re_quired by the -Washington County Highway Plan and -as required
by Section 404.In-the case of a corner lot,the owner may·select either street
right-of-way line as the front lot line.So ordered.
Section 202 44.
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers,seconded by Mr.Hoffman to recommend
the following:Existing driveway or right of way leading into the main residence
or residences of an area of land used for agricultural purposes.So ordered.
Section 202 47.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to
recommend the amendment with the deletion of the words,""There are"in:the
first sentence under Street and Highway Classifications.
Section 302
On a motion by Mr.Sowers,seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted to
recommend the amendment with the deletion of "The Commission shaH hold consultations
on a monthly basis"and add:"A written summary of the preliminary consultation
shall be provided to the subdivider".So ordered.
Section 306
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,to
recommend approval of the amendment with the ctddition.to F., "So long as total
number of lots is indicated,lots may shown collectively by block,section,or
record plat folio number'!So ordered.
Section 307
The Commission voted to recommend approval as amended with the addition to K.
"...on any existing public street or highway."Motion by Mr.Sowers,
seconded by Mr.Hoffman.So ordered.
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Section 401,paragraph 2:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb
to recommend approval of the amendment.So ordered.
Section 403:
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to
recommend approval of the,amendmer.t.So ordered.
Section 404:
The Commission voted on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,to
recommend approval of the amendment.So ordered.
Section 405 2A:
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted to
recommend approval of the amendment with the deletion of " . . .or where strict
compliance is impossible from the standpoint of topography or existing access
,,point locations."'
Section 405 3A:
~On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted toC~..recommend approval of the proposed amendment.On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and
~J seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to amend titles to include
~Type of Street or Highway in 3A and 4A and 4B.So ordered.
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On a motion by Mr.Sowers,seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to recommend
approval of the amendment with the addition of the words".•.at a minimum width
of,twenty-five (25),feet •.•"to the first sentence.So ordered.
Comments of County Engineer:
After consideration of the use of the word "reserved"in the provision of street
right-of-way in subdivisions,,the Commission voted on a motion by Mr.Sowers and
seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb that xhe interpretation of Section 405,paragraph 1 (J)
of the Subdivision Ordinance shall be interpretated to require the provision of
street dedication by dedication and not reservation,where subdivisions are
proposed along existing streets,and that formal amendment to the Ordinance will
be proposed in the next amendment process.The staff was asked to prepare a
letter to this effect to the County Engineer,with copies to all engineering firms
concerned with preparation of plats.So ordered.
On a'motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to
adopt the"alliendments as proposed herein and forward to the County COll®lssioners
with recommendations for their review and consideration.So ordered.
MEETING DATES:
The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 3,1975.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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October 20,1975
A special meeting of the Washington County Planning Commission was
held on Monday,October 20,1975 at 7:00 P.M.in the second floor
conference room of the Court House Annex.
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 P.M.
Present:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman William E.
Dorsey,John C.Herbst,Paul W.Hoffman,and Barbara B.Whitcomb.
Staff:Executive Director Barry A.Teach,Planning Director Alan'
R.Musselman,Assistant Planners Ronald L.Shives,Robert B.
Garver,Thomas Van Dyke,and James B.Whitherspoon.
Ab s en t:Keller Nigh and David Sowers.
PRESENTATION
Craig Blair,Carborundufu Systems
Mr.Craig Blair and Mr.Dick Herr of the Carborundum Corporation
gave a presentation on a solid waste conversion system.
It was the suggestion of the Commission that the elected officials
be given an opportunity to view this presentation.
MINUTES
The Minutes
approved as
Mr.Dorsey,
of the special meeting of September 29,1975 were
presented on a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by
So ordered.
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Dorsey the Com-
mission voted to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
October 6,1975,with the following typing errors corrected:
Page 3 -Section 202.27,last line should read as follows:
...right-of-way line as the front lot line.
Page 3 -Section 306,next to last line should read as follows:
...number of lots is indicated,lots may be shown
collectively by block,section or ...
So ordered.
COMMUNICATIONS
Inquiry from Richard Alton -Re:Highway Plan
A request was made by Mr.Richard Alton in relation to the subdi-
vision of land to be conveyed by Mr.Earl Martin with access onto
the Marsh Pike,a primary highway classification,as pertains to
provisions of the Highway Plan.
The Commission voted on a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by
Mr.Dorsey to deny the request because it did not conform to the
provisions of the Highway Plan.So ordered.
Inquiry from Mr.Flo'yd Shrader -Re:Subdivision Requirements
A request was made by Mr.Floyd Shrader relative to Subdivision
of land located on Virginia Avenue,more specifically identified
as parcel 627,tax map 48.Mr.Shrader stated that he intends to
conv~y lots to members of his immediate family for residential
use,with the lots not abutting a public road,with access to
Route'll,a secondary highway,by means of a right-of-way located
less than 300'from the nearest existing point of access.
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Inquiry from Mr.Floyd Shrader (Cont'd)
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey the Commission
voted to appro'VI').the request from Mr.Shrader,as provided by Sec-
tion 107 of the Subdivision Ordinance provided that a notation
would be placed on the subdivision plat that -the lots would be
conveyed to immediate family members for residential use.So
ordered.
Letters from J.Harold Seibert and Robert M.Johnson -
Re:Right-of-way Dedication _
Letters from J.Harold Seibert and Robert M.Johnson were read by
the Chairman.The letters requested the Commission's interpreta-
tion of the Subdivision Ordinance provision that requires the
street right-of-way be dedicated and not reserved where subdivisions
are proposed along existing streets.
The Commission voted on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.
Whitcomb to write a letter to the surveyors with a copy to the
County Commissioners and·explain the intent of the Ordinance and
to inform Mr.Robert M.Johnson that the question raised of com-
pensation for right-of-way would properly be directed to the Board
of County Commissioners.So ordered.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Flood Plain Studies
Mr.Barry Teach,Executive Director,informed the Commission that
preliminary copies of the Flood Plain Delineations made available
by the County Engineering Department is now ready for review by
the Commission and suggested that the Commission review this report
and provide comments back to the staff by the next.meeting date.
County Municipalities
It was reported to the Commission by Assistant Planner Ronald L.
Shives that a public hearing was held in Keedysville on their
proposed Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance on October 15,1975.
Mass Transit Study
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb the Commis-
sion voted to notify the consultant,Fox and Associates,Inc.,to
proceed with the preparation and printing of the final report for
the.Mass Transit Study and to deliver this report with the changes
proposed by the staff to the County Commissioners and all interested
parties.So ordered.
Areas of Critical State Concern
Having been sent copies of the State's newly released Guidelines
for the designation of Areas of Critical State Concern,Planning
Director Alan R.Musselman informed the Commission that their
comments and submission to the State Plan must be made by July 1,
1976 and that the approved designated areas must be included in
the local plan by September 1977.
The Chairman stated that the Commission will move ahead to meet
the requirements.
Park Design
Planning Director,Alan R.Musselman reported to the Commission
that the Pen Mar Park review by the Park Board will be held t~is
month.
Mr.Barry Teach,Exocuti ve Dire ctor reporte.d to the Commis s ion
that a Halfway Committee will meet to discuss the design of tho
Halfway Park in the near future.
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Park Design (Cont'd)
Mr.Thomas Van Dyke,Assistant Planner reported to the Commission
in regard to the Halfway Park that the Engineering Department has
delineated a point of access off Halfway Boulevard.Mr.Van Dyke
also stated that the possibility of a Pond design has been suggested
from the Washington County Soil Conservation District but as of.
this date no response has been received.
Water and Sewerage Plan Amendments
A joint meeting with the City of Hagerstown Planning Commission
and this Commission will be held on TuesdaY,November 4,1975 in
the Court House to discuss the Water and Sewerage Plan Amendments
for 1975.The meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M.
Subdivision Ordinance Amendments
The Chairman stated that the Subdivision Ordinance Amendments have
been delivered to the C~unty Commissioners £or their consideration
The Commission voted on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by
Mrs.Whitcomb to remove this item from the agenda.So ordered.
Planning Conference
"Mr.Alan Musselman,Planning Director proposed a suggested format
and dates for a Planning Conference.
The Commission on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Herbst
to contact potential sponsors and participants for a planning
conference to be tentatively held on February 27 and 28,1976 to
see if this time and place is convenient for them to participate.
So ordered.
Zoning Amendments
The Commission voted on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by
Mr.Herbst to submit to the County Commissioners by letter for
their adoption the Rezoning cases 120 to 134.So ordered.
Comprehensive Plan Revision
It was requested by the planning staff that the Commission estab-
lish one day per month for an all day workshop session with the
appropriate people present to aid the staff in the update of the
Comprehensive Plan.
NEW BUSINESS
County Commissioner's Review of Minutes of 10/7/75 and 3/3/75
Mrs.Whitcomb brought to the attention of the Commission that
people were not correctly interpretating the Commission's intent
when subdivisions are approved with a stipulation.Mrs.Whitcomb
suggested that in the future the Commission be more precise as to
its action in these cases and that the Minutes be written accord-
ingly.
Plan of Lots for Charles Strother
The Chairman brought to the attention of the"Commission steps
which have been taken by the County Commissioners and the County
Agencies in an attempt to resolve problems created by surface and
subsurface water conditions by residents of the subdivision situ-
ated on San Mar Road which had been subdivided by Charles Strother.
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Dorsey the Com-
mission voted to withdraw their approval of the remaining lot of
the Charles Strother subdivision for building purposes and to
forward the prepared letter to the County Attorney for review before
mailing and a copy of the letter to be attached to the minutes.
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Assistance for Organizational Membership
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Herbst the Commission
voted to have the Executive Director approach the County Commis-
sioners on the subject of financial help on AlP Membership for the
planning staff.So ordered.
Maryland Association of Counties -Winter Meeting
The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission that the
winter meeting will be held on December 3,4,and 5 at the Hunt
Valley Inn.The Chairman requested the Executive Director to be
notified of what staff members and Commission members wish to
attend by the next meeting date.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS
PRELIMINARY PLATS
South End Development Company (60 Day Limit)
Upon review of the plat file the Commission voted on a motion by
Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb to disapprove the subdi-
vision of South End Development Company because it does not abut
a public road as required by Section 405,Paragraph12B of the
Subdivision Ordinance.So ordered.
Park Hall Estates (15 lots)(60 Day Limit)
Upon review of the plat file the Commission voted on a motion by
Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman to disapprove the plat file
because it did not meet the requirements of Section 401,Paragraph
2 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commis-
sion voted to write a letter to the subdivider explaining the
basic regulations of the Subdivision Ordinance and pointing out
where the responsibilities to meet such requirements lies.So
ordered.
Clarence B.Crane -Lots 2-4
Upon review of the plat file,the Commission voted on a motion by
Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey to grant preliminary
approval to this subdivision.So ordered.
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commis-
sion voted to grant final approval to the subdivision of Clarence.
B.Crane.So ordered.
FINAL PLATS
Countryside Development -Replat -Lots 12,26,29, 28,38
Upon review of the plat file,which contained a letter from the
Soil Conservation District dated October 14,1975 stating that
their previous correspondence was incorrect;and a letter from
the Health Department dated October 17,1975,explaining that pit
tests had been conducted to a depth of 14'and that no problems
for septic tanks installation or operation were indicated.Asa
result,the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and
seconded by Mr.Hoffman to approve the plat file.So ordered.
OTHER BUSINESS
Plats Approved Under Admihistrative Policy
The Chairman reported that the following plats have been approved
under Administrative Policy:'
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Simplified -Dr.William Lesh on October 6,1975 and Higgins to
Speaker on October 15,1975.
Development -Clarence Crane,lot 1,sec.2 on October 8,1975 and
Rhea L.Bernton on October 8,1975 and Boonsboro Limited Partner-
ship on October 8,1975 and Homer Barkdoll on October 17,1975.
MEETING DATES
November 3,1975 at 7:30 P.M.-The next regular meeting of the
Washington County Planning Commission.
November 4,1975 at 7:30 P.M.-Breakfast Meeting and an one hour
presentation given by the Planning Staff to the County Commissioners
and other County Agencies to be held at Jim's Always.
November 17 and December 15,1975 -Set aside for all-day workshop
sessions for revision of the Master Plan.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Com-
mission voted to adjourn at 10:30 P.M.So ordered.
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November 3,1975
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning Commission
was held on Monday,November 3,1975 at 7:30 P.M.in the second
floor of the Court House Annex in the conference room.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman William E.
Dorsey,Keller Nigh,Paul Hoffman,John C.Herbst,Barbara B.
Whitcomb.Also present was Executive Director Barry A.Teach,
Planning Director Alan Musselman,and Assistant Planner Ronald L.
Shives.
Absent:David W.Sowers.
MINUTES:
The Commission voted on a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by
Mr.Dorsey to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of Octo-
ber 20,1975 with the folloWing corrections:
1 -To drop the ex-officio title after Mr.Nigh's name.
2 -On page 3 in the last paragraph to add the meetings dates of
November 17 and December 15 as the dates set aside for all
day workshop sessions for revision of the Master Plan.
3 -Page 4 the last paragraph to add to the second line the
following:
...Mr.Hoffman to disapprove the plat file ...
4 -To amand the motion concerning the Charles Strother subdivision
on page 4,third paragraph.The motion should read as follows:
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Dorsey the Commission
voted to withdraw their approval of the remaining lot of the Charles
Strother subdivision for building purposes and to forward the prepared
letter to the County Attorney for review before mailing and a copy
of the letter is to be attached to 'the minutes.So ordered.
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Inquiry from A.L.Pereschuk Re:Subdivision Requirements
Mr.A.L.Pereschuk appeared before the Commission in reference to
a request for access via a private lane to a proposed subdivision
of the property of J.M.Farrow,Tax Map 48,Block 7,Parcel 80.
The Commission voted on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mrs.
Whitcomb to approve Mr.Pereschuk's request in accordance with the
provisions of Section 107 of the Subdivision Ordinance in that the
conveyance is proposed among immediate family members and that Mr.
Pereschuk proceed with the preparation of a subdivision plat as re-
quired by the Subdivision Ordinance.The plat submitted is to
include a notation to the effect that the proposed subdivision is to
an immediate family member.So ordered.
Letter from Robert Johnson Re:Extension of time for consideration
of Crest Valley Subdivision
A letter was read from Mr.Johnson of Fox &Associates in reference
to a request of a 30 day extension of time for consideration of the
Crest Valley Subdivision.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb the Commission
voted to approve the request for an extension of time on the Crest
Valley Subdivision having the extension end on December 15,1975.So
ordered.
Pe~ition from Mrs.Pearl Snively Re:1-70 Rest Stops Proposed
The Chairman read a petition from Mrs.Pearl Snively and Conococheague
area residents in reference to their objections to the proposed rest stop
for 1-70.
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission
voted to direct the staff to investigat~the concerns expressed and
report back to the Commission.So ordered.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Chairman stated that the contract has been fulfilled for the Flood
Plain Delineations of Major Streams as prepared through the Washington
County Engineer's Office.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded'by Mr.Herbst the Commission
voted to send staff comments pertaining to the Flood Plain Delineation
of Major Streams to the County Engineer for incorporation with the
final report.So ordered .
.County Municipaltties Planning Program
,It was reported to the Commission by Assistant Planner Ronald L.Shives
that the town of Smithsburg will be holding their public hearing on
their proposed Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances sometime this month.
Mass Transit Study
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Dorsey the Commission
voted to have printed 100 copies of the final report of the Mass Transit
Study including the photographs and surveys.So ordered.
Areas of Critical State Concern
The Chari man stated that any commission member having comments concern~
tng the Guidelines of Areas of Critical State Concern should contact
Barry Teach,Executive Director by Monday,November 10,1975 for con-
solidation and correlation prior to the next meeting.
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OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS CON'T'
Park Design
It was reported to the Commission by the planning staff that a meetinf
on Pen Mar Park would be held this'month and that a meeting on the
Halfway Community Park will be held the first of December.
Mr.Nigh suggested to the planning staff that contiguous property
owners in Halfway be notified of future meetings on the park and to
invite them to participate.
Water and Sewer Plan Amendments
It was unanimously agreed by the Commission to contact the City of
Hagerstown for a tentative meeting of November 10,1975 to discuss
the Water and Sewer Plan Amendments.
Planning Conference
In reference to the Planning Conference which will be sponsored by
the Planning Commission with cooperation with other groups and or-
ganization in the community,it was suggested by the Commission
members that the following names be added to the list of possible
co-sponsors:Homebuilders Association,Mobile Home Manufacturers,
Washington County Taxpayers Association,Growth Study Coalition
Banking Officials and Environmental Organizations.
Comprehensive Plan Revisions
The Chairman reminded the Commission of the November 17,1975
workshop session to be held at 9:00 A.M.in the Conference Room
of the Court House Annex to discuss the revisions of the Master
Plan.
Assistance for Organizational Memberships
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Dorsey the Commission
voted to approve the request for assistance to organizational membership
for the planning staff.So ordered.
Maryland Asso~iation of Counties -Winter Meeting
On a motion by Mr.Nigh and seconded by Mr.Dorsey the Commission
voted to approve to send Mr.Frush,Mr.Teach,and Mr.Musselman and
any other member of the Commission who wishes to attend to the
Maryland Association of Counties Winter Meeting for one day,the
third of December.So ordered.
NEW BUSINESS
Route 66 Relocation
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.'Herbst the Commission
voted to have the staff report plus a map describing the concerns of the
Commission taken to t.he County Commissioners by the Commission's liason
member on November 5,1975.So ordered.
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Preliminary Plats
Donald E.Beard
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Herbst the Commission
voted to grant preliminary approval to the subdivision of Donald E.
Beard with the condition that the Pit Test for lot 1 be shown on the
final plat.So ordered.
William E.Pennington
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb the Commission
voted to disapprove the plat file because it did not meet the require-
ments of section 510 of the Subdivision Ordinance.So ordered.
OTHER BUSINES'S
Plats Approved Under Administrativ.e Policy
The Chairman reported to the Commission that the following plats
have been approved under the Administrative Policy.
Simplified -Jerry Rayon October 23,1975 and County Commissioners-
Barns on October 27,1975.
Development -Lewis J.Talbert on October 23,1975 and Raymond
Richardson and Marshall Kretzer on October 24,1975;Garrison Woods
on October 28,1975 and David Repp on October 28,1975.
MEETING DATES
November 17,1975 -Workshop session on the Comprehensive Plan
Revision at 9:00 a.m.
ADJOURNEMENT
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb the Commission
voted to adjourn at 9:35 P.M.So ordered.
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November 17,1975
A special meeting of the Washington County Planning Commission was held on Monday,
November 17,1975 at 1:00 P.M.in the Jury Room of the Court House.
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 P.M.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Paul W.Hoffman,David W.Sowers and
Barbara Whitcomb.Staff:Executive Director Barry A.Teach and Alan R.Musselman,
Planning Director.Not present:Vice Chairman William E.Dorsey,John C.Herbst,
and W.Keller Nigh.
MINUTES:
TheCommission voted,on 'a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and.seconded by Mr.Hoffman,to
approve,the Minutes of the meeting of November 3,1975:So ordered.
At the request of the Chairman,the Commission voted to include on the agenda,a
replat for Fairfield Subdivision under Final Plats,on a motion by Mr.Hoffman and
seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb.So ordered.
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COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from Robert Johnson,Re:Extension of Time for Kenilworth Estates:
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to
grant the request for a sixty day extension of time for consideration of Kenilworth
Estates in order that additional information may be provided to the Department of
Water Resources.This extension will expire on January 30,by which time the
Commission will consider the plat.The Commission also requested as part of this
action,that the developer be informed of concern with the condition of Neck Road
and its functional ability to serve the subdivision as outlined in the staff report,
and also of the field trip by the Commission on Septeluber 29,for on-site inspection.
So ordered.
Letter from South End Development Company,Re:Subdivision Requirements:
Bringing the Commission up to date,the Executive Director stated that the one
lot subdivision was disapproved at the last Commission meeting because it did not
front a public road,the vicinity map showing the lot to be approximately ISO'to
175'off Lockwood Road.The Secretary of South End Development Company contacted
the Commission office,stating that the vicinity map was in error,the lot being
15 to 20 feet from the road,and to the west was a scenic easement purchased by
the Park Service from the C &0 Canal,making it impossible to have road frontage
from Lockwood Road.Also,the staff report expressed concern in regard to possible
well contamination from the septic system,and did not recommend approval until
t~is situation was resolved to the satisfaction ,of the Health Department.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to take
no further action on the lot until it has been dUly documented by the appropriate
agency that the existing well will not be contaminated;and that the access road'
be resolved prior to staff approval under the administrative policy.
Mrs.Whitcomb voted "no".After further discussion,the motion was carried unani-
mously.So ordered.
OLD AND L~FINISHED BUSINESS:
Planning Conference:
The Planning Director reported that he had received verification from the
Department of State Planning,Cooperative Extension Service,and Hagerstown
Junior College relative to their participation as co-sponsors In the Planning
Conference.The Junior College has verified the last Saturday in February and
first Saturday in March as the most suitable dates to schedule this activity.
The Commission concurred with these dates and asked that the staff proceed with
plans for the Conference.
Conococheague Rest Stop:
The Chairman reported that the report on the propos'ed Rest Stop,Conococheague Creek
has not been finalized.The staff has reviewed the proposal ana received information
from the State Highway Administration.This,item of business will be carrieJ on the
next Commission agenda.
Areas of Critical State Concern:
The Chairman reported that the time frame for,submitting comments to the State
Department of Planning as pertains to guidelines for designating Areas of Critical-
"taLe Concern is extended in order that comprehensive recommendations may he sub-
mitted.Comments in regard to guidelines for developing Areas of Critical State
Concern have been prepared and distributed to the Commission by the Planning Director.
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted to
adopt the comments on the Guidelines for Develo~in~Arcas,of Critical State Concenl
as prepared,and forward to the State for their consideration.So ordered.
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PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Cool Hollow Estates:(60 Day Limit):
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb-,the Conunission voted to grant
a thirty day extension of time for Cool Hollow Estates to expire on December 17,1975,
by which time the Commission will consider the plat.So ordered.
Graham and Jacques,Parcel A:(60 Day Limit):
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,tg grant
the request for a thirty day extension of time for Graham and Jacques,Parcel A,
which will expire on December 29,1975.So ordered.
Elmer C.Strite:(60 Day Limit):
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted to grant
the request for a thirty day extension of time for Elmer C.Strite which will expire
on December 19,1975.So ordered.
Van Lear Manor,Section 8:(60 Day Limit):
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Vlhitcomb,to grant
the request for a thirty day extension of time for Van Lear Manor,Section 8,
expiration of which will be December 30,1975.So ordered.
FINAL PLATS:
Skipton Farms,3 Lots:(30 Day Limit):
On amotion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to grant
the request for a thirty day extension of time for Skipton Farms,expiration of which
will be December 15,1975.So ordered.
Fairfield Subdivision:
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and 'seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted to
grant Final Approval to the replat of Fairfield Subdivision which had been previously
approved and recorded and revised to show access to the residual portion of the
subdivision.So ordered.
MEETING DATES:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be December 1,1975 at
7:30 P.M.A joint meeting with the City of Hagerstown will be held on Wednesday,
November 19 on the Water and Sewerage Plan Amendments at City Hall,Council Chambers
at 7:00 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting Ivas adjourned at 2:00 P.M.on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by
Mr.Hoffman.So ordered.
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December 1,1975
The regular meeting of the Washington County Planning Commission was held
on Monday,December 1,1975 at 7:30 P.M.in the Conference Room of the
Court House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman William E.Dorsey,
John C.Herbst,Paul W.Hoffman,David W.Sowers,Barbara B.Whitcomb and
W.Keller Nigh.Staff:Executive Director Barry A.Teach,Planning Dir-
ector Alan R.Musselman,Assistant Planners Ronald L.Shives,Thomas Van
Dyke and James,Witherspoon.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
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MINUTES:
The minutes of the Special Meeting were distributed for review of the Com-
mission and were deferred to the next agenda for consideration.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Inquiry from Philip Shockey Re:Highway.Plan:
Mr.Philip Shockey appeared before the COllllllission with the request that they
respond to the problem of access as pertains to the adopted Highway Plan.
The existing parcel,being a lot of record,has an established access onto
both Route 40 and Beaver Creek Road.However,as proposed to be subdivided,
the northermost parcel would have no access onto Route 40 unless the distance
requirements could be met.The proposed use also requires that a variance
be obtained as well as a special exception for the proposed use from the Board
of Zoning Appeals.
The Chairman,noting that the County has an adopted Highway Plan to preserve
the highway corridors for future growth,stated that the Commission cannot
act to grant a right-of-way or entrance under the provisions of the ordinance
and suggested that Mr.Shockey be referred to the process of appeal.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted
that the staff notify Mr.Shockey of his right to appeal to the Board of
County Commissioners.So ordered.
Addition to Agenda:
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Nigh,the Commission voted to
include on the agenda under Preliminary Plats,a subdivision for Elvin Gelvin,
Lot 2.So ordered.
OLD AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Flood Plain Studies:
There is nothing new to report on the status of Flood Plain Studies.
County Municipalities -Planning Program:
There is nothing new to report on County Municipalities Planning Program.
Mass Transit Study:
The final report of the Mass Transit Study is now being printed under the
requirements of the contract.
Areas of Critical State Concern:
No Commission action is necessary on Areas of Critical State Concern at this time.
Water and Sewerage Plan Amendments:
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted to
delete this item of business from the agenda for the current 1975 amendment and
to proceed with the update for next yeRr's amendment.So ordered.
Planning Conference:
Arrangements are underway for the Planning Conference to be held the last
Saturday in February and first Saturday in March at the Hagerstown Junior
College.
Comprehensive Plan Revision:
Ii.workshop meeting is scheduled for December 15th for the pur.pose of considering
revisions to the Comprehensive Plan.
Conococheague Rest Stop:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Sowers,
to adopt the comments and recommendations pertaining to the Conococheague
Rest Stop as prepared by the staff and forward to the Board of County Com-
missioners,legislative bodies of the County and State,and all others concerned •
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NEW BUSINESS:
1976 Zoning Cycle:
On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission voted
tO,adopt the Rezoning Schedule for 1976 as submitted.So ordered.
Frederick County Planning Advisory Meeting:
The Executive Director brought to the attention of the Commission,the Planning
Advisory Meeting in Frederick County schedule,d for January 21, 22,28 and 29,
for the,purpose of discussing planning activities and asked that a date be
selected for those wishing to attend.January 28 was tentatively selected.
Federal State Aid Highways and Relocation of Route 66:
These items of business will be considered at the December 15 workshop.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Elvin R.Gelvin,Lot 2:
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission voted to
grant preliminary approval to the plat file under the provisions of Section
107 of the Subdivision Ordinance as pertains to conveyance to immediate
members of the family.So ordered.
Cool Hollow Estates (6 Lots):
Since no response from'the Department of Health has been received and the
60 day limit for Commission consideration has not expired,no action is
necessary at this time.
Elvin R.Gelvin,Lot 1:
Following discussion of plat file information and staff report,the Commission
voted on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey to grant Preliminary
Approval with the stipulation that a note be placed on the plat absolving the
CDunty of all responsibility for damage as a result of stOrm water.So ordered.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr'.Sowers,the Commission voted to
notify the owner that construction of a house with a basement would not be
advisable on this lot.So ordered.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted
that the Final Plat contain a notation absolving the County from all responsi-
bility for damage causea by storm water.So ordered.
On a motion by ~lr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Dorsey"the Commission voted to
grant Final Approval to the plat file with the condition that the above men-
tioned statement be placed on the final tracing prior to affixing the
Commission Chairman's signature.So ordered.
Crest Valley (62 Lots)(60 Day Limit):Preliminary Approval:
Following lengthy discussion of plat file information,the Commission voted to
grant Preliminary Approval with ,1:Final Subdivision Plat Approval contingent
upon technical agency review and comment with respect to reconunended testing
procedures,to include:
a.Dye-tracing to determine characteristics of sub-surface flow.
b.Test holes to determine wet season depth to water table.
C.Testing current on-site ground water quality.
d.Test soils on lots 8 and 9 to determi~e validity of suspected
U.S.D.A.Soil Survey mapping inclusion where the topographic
depression is exhibited.
e.Examine the possiblity of subsurface resurgence in Mt.Aetna
Creek bed.
2:Final Plat approval contingent upon determination of feasibility of
serving site with public water supply.
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PRELIMINARY PLATS,CONTD:
3:Final Plat approval'contingent upon submission of Articles of Incor-
poration,By-Laws and Covenants of the proposed "Crest Valley
Homeowners Association",and description of land to be transferred
to said Association for Commission consideration and action.
·4:Final Plat approval contingent upon specification of permissable
resident utilization of parcels to be retained by owner/developer
(i.e.,31.5 acre and 12.7 acre parcels)for Commission consideration.
5.The Conunission will receive further staff reconunendations prior to
Final Plat consideration based upon the findings of the technical
review agencies.
The motion to grant Preliminary Approval was made by Mr.Herbst and seconded
by Mrs.Whitcomb.Motion carried with Mr.Hoffman voting "No."So ordered.
Crest Valley,Section A -Final Approval:
•On a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Sowers,the Commission
voted to disapprove the plat prepared in final form for Section A of Crest
Valley Subdivision.Motion carried.
Alexander Horvath (Industrial):Preliminary Approval:
Upon review of the plat file information and staff report and reconunendations,
the Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Herbst
to grant Preliminary Approval subject to the following:
1.Site plan and final tracing shall contain.notation that the County
Engineer will require a storm water detention facility to serve the
entire site as provided for in the County Storm Water Management
Plan at such time that additional development of the site is proposed.
So ordered.
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission voted to
grant Final Approval to the plat file subject to the condition cited in the
Preliminary motion above.So ordered.
Charles Hutson (60 Day Limit):
Upon review of the plat file,the Conunission voted,on a motion by Mrs.
Whitcomb and seconded by Mr.Sowers,to disapprove the application because
it did not receive Health Department approval per Section 510 of the Sub-
division Ordinance.So ordered.
J.D.Earl Martin,Lot E:
Upon review of plat file information and particularly correspondence from
Mr.Martin dated November 28,1975,in which he stated his intention to
convey entrance permit #DB15l4 as part of Lqt E with the understanding that
another access for the west side cannot be obtained unless and until Marsh
Pike is reclassified,the Conunission voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst,
seconded by Mr.Sowers,to advise the staff to proceed with the processing of
the plat to agencies for review.Motion carried with Mrs.Whitcomb voting "No".
Park Hall.Estates -Inquiry:
Mr.Robert·L.Millard appeared before the Conunissionwith the request that.
Park Hall Estates be placed on the December 15 worksaop-·special meeting
agenda for consideration pending Health Department approval being received
by that date.Mr.Millard was advised that the plat file for Park Hall
Estates could be considered at the December 15 meeting providing it is
complete.
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FINAL PLATS:
Donald Beard (9 Lots):
On a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted
to grant Final Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
Countryside,SectionB (Replat):
The Commission voted to grant Final Approval to Countryside,Section B
on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr:Sowers.So ordered.
Skipton Farms,Section B (3 Lots):
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded by Mr.Herbst,
to grant Final Approval to the plat file.So ordered.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Plats Approved Under Administrative Policy:
Development:John A.Horst,November 13,1975;Ernest B.Moodie,Lot 2,
November 14,1975;Dorine I.Carty Gallion,November 19,1975;John R.
Hyssong,November 20,1975.
Simplified:Fonzie Unger,November 4,1975;Ivan Williams,November 13,1975;
Dye-Valley Little League,November 17,1975;R.L.Mills,November 19,1975;
Spring Dell Farms,Lot E,November 25,1975;Spring Dell Farms,Lot D,November
25,1975.
NEXT MEETING DATE:
The next meeting of the Washington County Planning Commission will be on
Monday,December 15,1975 at 9:00 A.M.The next regular meeting will be
Monday,January 5,1976 at 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was
by Mr.Herbst.
adjourned at 11:30 P.M.on a motion by Mr.Sowers and seconded
So ordered.
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December·15,1975
A special meeting of the Washington County Planning Commission was held on
Monday,December 15,1975 at 7:00 P.M.in the conference room of the Court
House Annex.
Present were:Chairman Donald R.Frush,Vice-Chairman William E.Dorsey,
John C.Herbst,Paul W.Hoffman,W.Keller Nigh and Barbara B.Whitcomb.
Alan R.Musselman,Barry A.Teach and Ronald Shives.Not present:David
MINUTES:
The minutes of the special meeting of November 17,1975,were approved as
presented on a motion by Mr.Herbst,seconded by Mr.Hoffman.So ordered.
The minutes of the regular Commission meeting AcId on December 1,1975,
were approved as presented on a motion by Mrs.Whitcomb,seconded by Mr.
Dorsey.So ordered.
The Commission voted on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb
to add to the agenda for consideration,Southend Development,Lot A.
So ordered.
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COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter from Thomas Mauk,J.B.Ferguson -Re:Highway Plan:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,
to grant a point of access for residential purposes under Section 107 of the
Subdivision Ordinance as requested by memo dated November 28.So ordered.
Letter from Thomas Mauk,J.B.Ferguson -Re:Extension of Time for Consider-
ation of Van Lear Manor,Section 8:
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb",
to grant the request for a thirty (30)day extension of time for consideration
of Van Lear Manor,Section 8,expiration o'f ,which will be January 3D,1976.
So ordered..
Letter from J.H.Seibert -Re:Extension of Time for Consideration of Graham
and Jacques--Spring Valley,Section G:
It was noted that an extension of time for consideration of the plat for
Graham and Jacques was not necessary as it was approved under the Administrative
Policy on December 12,1975.
•On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,the Commission voted
to grant a thirty (30)day extension of time for consideration of Spring Valley,
Section G to January 30,1976.So ordered.
Letter from Fox and Associates -Re:Extension of Time for Consideration of
Robert Risser:
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Herbst,the Co~~ission voted
to grant the request for a thirty (30)day extension of time for consideration
of a plat for Robert Risser,expiration of which will be January 3D,1976.
So ordered.
OLD AND UNFmISHED BUSINESS:
Planning Conference:
The Planning Director reported that a committee has been established to make
preparation for the planning conference to be held at the Hagerstown Junior
College on February 28 and ~larch 6.The next Committee meeting will be held
Wednesday,December 17 at 1:30 P.M.at the Junior College.
Federal State-Aid Highways:
The maps which have been submitted are in the process of being reviewed by
the various agencies.
Route 66 Relocation:
The report on the final alternate alignments for relocation of Route 66 is
available for inspection.It was the concensus of the Commission that the
Commission recommendation be prepared and provided to the County Commissioners.
Rezoning Cases 121,122 and 123:
It was reported by the Executive Director that the County Commissioners had
made the decision to deny RZ-12l based upon no change or mistake,and to
grant RZ-122 'and RZ-123,This was in conflict with the Commission recommen-
dation that all requests be denied and the Commission be given the opportunity
to consider areas for comprehensive rezoning in January.
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Herbst,the Commission voted to
take no further action in these cases based upon the work program and action
of the County Commissioners.So ordered.
Panhandle Lot Guidelines:
The Conunission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mr.Hoffman,
to direct the staff to place the Panhandle Lot Guidelines in the proper form
for amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance.So ordered.
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NEW BUSINESS;
"701"Work Program -FY 1977:
TQe Chairman requested that the Commission be prepared to act upon the
"701"Program and suggested items for inclusion with the FY "701"Program
to be considered at the January meeting.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS:
PRELIMINARY PLATS:
Ernest Dodson (Simplified)(60 Day Limit):
The Commission voted,on a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,
to disapprove the simplified plat for Ernest Dodson under Section 401,para-
graph 2 of the Subdivision Ordinance and asked that the owner be notified that
a variance from the requirements of the minimum lot size specifications would
have to be granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals prior to subdivision plat
approval.So ordered.
Cool Hollow Estates:
On a motion by Mr.Dorsey and seconded by Mrs.Whitcomb,the Commission voted
to disapprove the plat file in accordance with the provisions of Section 401,
paragraph i of the Subdivision Ordinance.The Subdivider's comments on the
letter dated August 6,1975 from the Washington County Soil Conservation Dis-
trict are requested by the Commission prior to reconsideration of the plat.
So ordered.(Letter attached by reference to the plat file)
Clinton Rutherford:
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission voted to
disapprove the plat file because it did not receive Health Department approval
per Section 510 of tI,e Subdivision Ordinance nor County Engineer approval
per Section 401,paragraph 1 of the Subdivision Ordinance.So ordered .
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Park Hall Estates:
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission voted to
grant Preliminary Approval to the plat file,with final approval contingent
upon:
1.Names of adjacent property owners being shown on the final plat,and
2.The two "out lots"'meeting all requirements.
Mr.Nigh abstained from voting because he was not present during discussion.
So ordered.
Southend Development,Parcel A:
On a motion by Mr.Herbst and seconded by Mr.Dorsey,the Commission voted to
grant Preliminary Approval and Final Approval to the plat file,asking that
a copy of the Health Department letter,dated December 12,1975,in regard to
possible contamination of the well on the lot of Charles W.Burk,be sent to
the subdivider.So ordered.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Plats Approved Under Administrative Policy:
Development:Adin lIege,December 3,1975;Elmer C.Strite,December 5,1975;
Paul Buhrman,December 10,1975 and Graham and.Jacques,December 15,1975.
SimplifieJ:Albert Leaf,December 5,1975;Kline-Consolidated LNG,December 11,
1975;Gallion-Carty,December 11,1975;McKenzie-Fleming,December 11,1975,
and Ausherman Realty Company,.December 15,1975.
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MEETING DATES:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be on Monday,January
5,1976.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.with a workshop meeting following.
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