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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
JULY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 1968
WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
TABLE OF
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
ROSTER OF WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION
ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 1968 PAGE
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROGRAM
1
BYLAWS
4
FLOOD STUDY
4
HOUSE NUMBERING
4
HISTORIC TRUST
5
UNIFORM STREET STANDARDS
6
CENSUS STUDY
6
PUBLIC MEETINGS
7
PROPOSED WORKING AGENDA FOR 1969
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 9
REVISION OF WASHINGTON COUNTY 10
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
PREPARATION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM 10
COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATIONAL PLANNING 11
BACKGROUND STUDIES 11
STATISTICS ON PLANNING COMMISSION OPERATIONS 1968
SUBDIVISIONS APPROVED IN 1968
FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1ST 6 MONTHS OF FISCAL 1969
1 9 6 8 MEMBERSHIP R O S T.E R
WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
DONALD R. FRUSH, CHAIRMAN
RICHARD W. GROSS, VICE CHAIRMAN
ROME F. SCHWAGEL, EX -OFFICIO
JOHN C. HERBST
HARRY R. ZIMMERMAN
JOHN F. TRITLE
A. B. WAKENIGHT (JANUARY - APRIL)
BURTON R. HOFFMAN, EX -OFFICIO (JANUARY - FEBRUARY)
DONALD L. SPICKLER (JANUARY - OCTOBER)
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF
DONALD L. SPICKLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
• WILLIAM D. JONES, PLANNING DIRECTOR
MARION SNYDER, SECRETARY
WAYNE K. GLADDEN, COUNTY PLANNER (JANUARY - JUNE)
JO ANN MCDOUGAL, SECRETARY ( JANUARY - NOVEMBER)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 1968
I. Background for Planning
A. Base Mapping - A base map of the County was prepared
at a scale of 1" = ? mile, in three sections. Each section can
be utilized singly and the three sections can be joined to
create a single County map with an approximate dimension of
5 x 8 feet. Details on these maps include current roads, streams,
and political boundaries so they serve as a base for study and
planning proposals such as generalized land use, general popu-
lation distribution and general zoning areas. To supplement
this map, a similar reproducible map with topography was pro-
duced for planning purposes. Maps at a scale of 1" = 600' were
also prepared, indicating the location of property lines. These
maps show detailed present land use.
B. Existing Land Use and Housing Conditions - The data
collected in the summer survey of Land Use conducted by the
Planning Staff: in 1967, was transcribed to the three maps covering
the entire County, and to the Atlas maps at the scale of 1" = 600'
C. Economic Study - A new economic study was required for
Washington County because of changes which have taken place since
1960 both inside and outside the County. The new study includes
references to all pertinent economic factors and pays particular
attention to the impact of the Hagerstown Metropolitan Area and
the Potomac River proposals as well as the impact of regional
growth, including that in the Washington -Baltimore Metropolitan
Area. The report was accepted by the Planning Commission on
October 11, and was forwarded to the State Planning Department
for their review and comment. Upon receipt of the Planning
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Department's comments, the report will be printed for public
distribution.
D. Population Study - At the present time, the Consul-
tantis preparing for the Planning and Zoning Commission, a
population study which is forthcoming in the very near future.
E. Community Facilities Plan - The Consultant is also
in the process of preparing the Community Facilities Plan which
will incorporate the data collected from the regional area
meetings.
F. Goals and Objectives - The Goals and Objectives Report
was adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 1, 1968.
Copies of the report have been printed and distributed to local
officials throughout the county. Copies of the Goals and Objec-
tives Report are available from the Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion office.
Further reference is made to the Comprehensive Planning Program
in the next section of the report.
BYLAWS
Pursuant to Title I Section 13 of Article 66B of the Annotated
Code of Maryland, the Washington County Planning and Zoning Com-
mission prepared rules to clarify and enhance the work of the
Commission. The By Laws of the Commission were adopted and pub-
lished on September 16, 1968. The Commission works entirely
within the framework of Article 66B and the By Laws are designed
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to give the Commission direction as it conducts it's business
and acquaint anyone who deals with the Commission with it's
organization and procedure.
FLOOD STUDY
The Planning and Zoning Commission is anxious to have a study
of the flood plains of Washington County made in conjunction
with the Comprehensive Planning Program.
The Army Corps of Engineers has been contacted and have agreed
to conduct studies of the streams of Washington County in the
order listed below.
1. Antietam Creek
2. Conococheague Creek
J ; 3. Potomac River, Part 1 - from Frederick County line
upstream to above Sharpsburg.
4. Potomac River,Part 2 - from above Sharpsburg, upstream
to Fort Frederick State Park.
5. Potomac River, Part 3 - from Fort Frederick State Park
upstream to the Allegheny County line.
The Antietam Creek study is scheduled for initiation in fiscal
year 1970, dependent upon the availability of funds at that time,
and will require 18 to 24 months for completion. The remaining
studies will be undertaken in subsequent fiscal years in the
order of state-wide priority as funds are made available.
HOUSE NUMBERING
The Planning and Zoning Commission prepared a report on the
problems encountered in an effort to provide a uniform system
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of house numbering in Washington County. The report pointed
out the three basic problems that exist in Washington County's
house numbering system.
The report was prepared to familiarize the Planning Commission
and the County Commissioners with the problem of uniform house
numbering, duplicate street names, and County wide house num-
bering. The report states that questions concerning each area
must be resolved before a house numbering program can be pre-
pared which will meet the desired needs of the County.
The report was sent to the County Commissioners, who in turn
referred it to the City -County Task Force for consideration.
HISTORIC TRUST
Several months before the appointment of the Washington County
Historical Advisory Committee in 1967, the Maryalnd Historical
Trust conducted a survey and enumeration of historical buildings
in Washington County. This preliminary survey revealed that
many buildings of historic significance are located in the
County. In the summer of 1968, representatives of the Mary-
land Historical Trust returned to the County to complete the
survey. The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission
cooperated by supplying office space and part time help in
locating the properties on the County tax maps. Listings were
made indicating owners, tax map numbers and parcel numbers.
In all, approximately 454 buildings were located and recorded.
The Maryland Historical Trust will prepare the information in
report form which will be returned to the Washington County
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Historical Advisory Committee for review.
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The information gathered in this effort will be valuable for
preserving the major historical sites of the County.
UNIFORM STREET STANDARDS
The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission met with
the Palnning and Zoning Commission of the City of Hagerstown
to resolve the conflict of street standards which arises when
a subdivision is divided by the City boundary line. Efforts
were made to make the standards uniform, but later it was agreed
that subdivisions that do lie in both the County and the City
would be considered by both the City and the County Planning
Commissions. The matter was referred to the City -County Task
Force for further exploration.
CENSUS STUDY
The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission met several
times with the City of Hagerstown and officials of the Maryland
State Planning Department and prepared to participate in the
preparation of maps for the Bureau of Census for use in the 1970
enumeration. The Census Bureau found that their requests for
such material far exceeded their ability to provide it. The
project was subsequently cancelled. There will be an opportunity
for Washington County to participate in such a program within
the next several years.
The Census Bureau will send the Commission information concerning
the type program that will be offered, and the Commission will
review and evaluate the benefits Washington County would
receive by participation in the program.
CHANGES IN ARTICLE 66B
Submitted resolution to the Washington County Delegation to
have Article 66B amended to permit Washington County to have
seven members on it's Planning and Zoning Commission, and
change the definition of a subdivision in Article 66B to include
the words "transfer of ownership". Each was adopted by the
Maryland General Assembly in 1968, and Article 66B was amended
accordingly.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Planning and Zoning Commission recognizes the importance of
public participation in the Comprehensive Planning Program of
Washington County.
An ambitious program of public meetings has been scheduled for
1969. These meetings are designed to inform the citizens of the
County about the Planning Commission activities and proposals
as well as permit the residents to express their opinions and
concerns throughout the development of the plan.
The Commission chose to initiate it's program by visiting each
of the incorporated municipalities in Washington County and
listening to the Mayors and Councils as they expressed their
thoughtson the relationship of their town to the County, and
the proposals and predictions for their town's future. The
Commission and it's consultant have visited eight of the in-
corporated towns. The interest was good and much was learned.
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All comments were recorded and will be used in connection
with the Phase I and II efforts of the Planning Program.
The town meetings were billed as "listening" meetings -
designed to collect information and requests of the elected
officials of the County. A complimentary series of seven
"listening" meetings have been scheduled in different areas
throughout the County which are designed to collect infor-
mation and needs of the general public. The regional meeting
approach will be used throughout the development of the Com-
prehensive Plan. After the completion of the work in Phase
I, II and III, the Commission will present this information
in area meetings.
PROPOSED WORKING AGENDA FOR 1969
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
All the items in Phase I, II and III of the Comprehensive
Planning Program are scheduled for completion before August
of 1969. Phase II includes the Land Development Plan and
the Major Roads Plan.
II PLAN DEVELOPMENT
A. Land Development Plan - An evaluation of preceding
studies will be made to determine the needs of the County based
on the planning goals and objectives of the Commission. Pop-
ulation, economic factors, past development trends, probable
future economic trends and the physical characteristics of the
County will be duly considered. Consideration will be given
to State and Federal plans which are proposed within the County,
and to plans of the City of Hagerstown. Where possible, co-
ordination will be achieved with development plans of neigh-
boring Countys.
Future population will be mapped to show probable distribution
with respect to future land development plans to the degree
necessary for community facilities planning and adequate design
evaluation. Generalized development plans and maps will be
prepared for all incorporated towns with the exception of Hag-
erstown.
B. Major Roads Plan - A general classification of existing
roads in Washington County will be made based on readily avail-
able information and existing plans of the County and State
for existing roads.
( A study of existing and future highway circulation needs of
the County will be made, taking into consideration related future
development plans in and surrounding the County. These plans
will be coordinated with highway proposals of the City of Hag-
erstown and with proposals of the State and Federal government
with respect to Washington County.
REVISION OF WASHINGTON COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS - It is
proposed that the present ordinance be reviewed and revised so
that it can function as a better guide to proper subdivision
development within Washington County. This review and revision
has been scheduled in conjunction with the development of the
text of the zoning ordinance in the Comprehensive Planning Pro-
gram. This revision will be done by the staff of the Planning
and Zoning Commission, and after careful review by the Com-
mission, it is hoped that a public hearing on the proposed
changes to the Subdivision Regulations can be held during the
final stages of our meetings.
PREPARATION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM - Plans are now
being made to produce a public information program explaining
the efforts of the Washington County Planning and Zoning Com-
mission. This program will be designed to give a broad over-
view of the entire planning program, and can be used to bring
clear, concise information to interested groups throughout
Washington County in an informal way.
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COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATIONAL PLANNING - The Washington County
Commissioners in action on Tuesday, December 17, 1968, desig-
nated long range park planning as a duty of the Washington County
Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission is now respon-
sible for, 1. Park Planning and determination of type of
development, 2. Determination of needed recreational facilities
based on potential growth and available financial assistance,
3. Determining water and sewer needs. These recommendations
will be submitted to the County Commissionersfor appropriate
action.
As the Comprehensive Plan develops, the Commission will select
a series of locations which can best serve the public interest
and implement sound recreational planning in Washington County.
These sites and plans for their development will be submitted
to the Washington County Commissioners in keeping with their
charge to the Planning and Zoning Commission in April, 1968.
BACKGROUND STUDIES
The land use maps produced by the Consultant are correct as
of the end of the first quarter of 1968. Other background studies
including population, economics and land use will be reviewed.
and up -dated to account for unanticipated changes in trends.
Methods will be devised to simplify the up -dating of these
studies, including the use of data processing, so that in-
formation may be kept as current as possible..
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CONTINUING WORK PROGRAM
Day-to-day operations will be carried on in subdivision review
providing information to the local governing bodies, agencies
and the general public on matters relating to planning.
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STATISTICS ON
THE WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION's
OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION DURING 1968
0 SUBDIVISION APPROVALS
0 FINANCIAL REPORT
SUBDIVISIONS APPROVED IN 1968 BY
THE
WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
No.
Subdivision
No. Lots
Preliminary Final
22-25
Paradise Homes Portion Sec. A, B
29
6-5-67
1-8-68
1-80
Horseshoe Bend Estates Sec. E
1
2-5-68
5-31-68
12-67
Block 1,2,3, Emmett Abbott
19
6-5-67
2-5-68
2-56
Pleasant View Hgts. 2nd. portion
35
7-25-67
2-5-68
9-25
Spring Valley Sec. "E"
19
12-4-67
2-5-68
8-84
Pleasant Valley Tract
7
11-6-67
2-5-68
10-57
Raliegh E. Hoch
3
7-25-67
2-5-68
12-67
Lots 12,13,14,Blks. 2,3, Emmett Abbott
3
3-4-68
5-6-68
7-39
George F. Carl Subdivision
9
3-4-68
2-56
Leo r,. Riffle
13
3-15-68
4'-1-68
18-50
Supplemental Portion Sunset Acres
39
4-1-68
18-51
Robinwood Portion of Sec. "C"
26
11-6-67
4-1-68
23-22
Daniel Secrest
3
4-1-68*
5-6-68
9-25
Spring Valley Wooded Ests. Sec. "B"
14
5-6-68
11-4-68+
2-56
Cloverton Plat No. 6 parts of Blks.3,6
14
9-11-67
5-6-67
& 7 -o --G
1-71
Potomac Valley Farms
79
S 3'=6$
8
Black Rock Hgts. (revision of existing
6-4-68
6-4-68
plat)
26-56
Van Lear Manor
11
7-1--68
11-4-68
7-39
Rice's Development
10
5-1-68
7-1-68
13-23
Fairview Acres Blks. A, B, C
12
8-5-68
23-35
Norman A. Halteman
9
8-5-68
9-16-68
27-25
Paradise Homes Sec. "a"
37
8-5-68
12-23
Hilltop Acres ,≥re ow B
4
9-2-68
13- 9
Plan of Lots for Andy Stamper
10
10-7-68
4-21
Paul Deeds
6
10-7-68
Page 2.
No. Subdivision No. Lots Preliminary Final
1-83 Potomac Vistas Extension of time on preliminary.
18-50 Greenhill Acres Blk. "B",
18-51 Robinwood, Second portion
16-59 Hurley Estates
23-47 C. William Hetzer
12-62. James Hull
9-25 Supplemental Plan, Spring
Sec. "B" 17
Sec. "C" 20
4
15
6
Valley Sec."E" 12
6-5-64 11-4-68
11-6-67 11-4-68
11-8-68
12-2-68
12-2-68
12-2-68
+ Escrow not established Final not signed.
* Drainage problem and plat consideration 30 days
prior to final approval.
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