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WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
1 ANNUAL REPORT
Board of County Commissioners
LEM E. KIRK, PRESIDENT
JOHN E. EASTERDAY, VICE-PRESIDENT
HAROLD L. BOYER
ROME F. SCHWAGEL
CALVIN E. SHANK
Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission
DONALD
RICHARD
ROME F.
JOHN C.
JOHN F.
RICHARD
WILLIAM
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3. FRUSH, CHAIRMAN
J. WALLA, VICE-CHAIRMAN
SCHWAGEL, EX -OFFICIO
HERBST
TRITLE
W. GROSS
E. DORSEY
Legal Counsel
County Legal Department
JAMES F. STRINE
ROBERT C. KUCZYNSKI
Planninq and Zoning Commission Staff
LEROY R. BURTNER, COUNTY PLANNER
II BARRY A. TEACH, OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
ly MARION L. SNYDER, SECRETARY
VERNA M. COLES, SECRETARY
Published February 1972
WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Court House Annex
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction................................................ 1
II Regional Location Map* ...................................... 2
Preface..................................................... 3
CommissionMembers .......................................... 6
Commission Staff .......................... ............... 7
Goals for the County ........................................ 8
Commission Budget Review .................................... 10
Washington County 701 Community Assistance Program.......... 11
The Plan For The County ..................................... 13
County -Wide Planning Program................................14
Phase III Implementation....................................14
Soil Limitations Maps ....................................... 15
Erosion and Sediment Ordinance .............................. 15
f1Capital Improvements Program........ . ....................... 16
FloodPlain Study ........................................... 17
The Washington County Council of Governments ................ 18
1971 Subdivision Review ..................................... 19
1971 Final Subdivisions ..................................... 20
Subdivision Regulations......................................21
Id Highlights of County Development in 1971 ................... 22
1971 Development Map*.......................................25
Summary of 1971 Meetings....................................26
Publications ................................................ 26
The Outlook for 1972 ........................................ 27
U*. Regional Location Map and Washington County Base
L MPp courtesy of the Potomac Edison Company.
INTRODUCTION
This is the 1971 Annual Report of the Washington County Planning
and Zoning Commission. It presents, for your information, the
legal purpose and responsibilities of the Commission and discusses
the various forms of development and projects Which involved the
Commission during the year 1971.
In the past year, and in future years, Washington County has and
will experience development at a rapid rate. The Commission is
concerned about the proper use of our resources to protect, improve,
and conserve physical, social, and economic growth.
Il Representing over 103,000 people, sound planning standards and
measures are promoted to insure future orderly growth in Wash-
ington County.
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COUNTY PLANNER
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WILLIAM E. DORSEY
RICHARD W. GROSS
JOFIN C.HERRST
JOHN F. TRITLE
February 11, 1972
Preface
Washington County is witnessing the transition from a rural
farming community. With or without its consent, it is being
drawn into the urban region. The current urbanization is
being felt particularly strong with the many requests to
the Legislative Body for needed services, roads, relief from
drainage problems, etc.
With the mounting pressures for orderly growth, and studying
the past planning history of Washington County, the Planning
Commission, staff and consultants, as a team, brought to
fruition the Plan for theCountywhich,
with its 159 Planning
policies will provide general guides to development to pre-
vent excessive demands on public services, intrusions of
incompatible land uses, and damage to the County's unique
environment. The objectives of the County's policies and
plans include a safe, healthy, and attractive environment for
all the people, sound economic growth, broad economic oppor-
tunity, efficiency in the use of land, the movement of people
and the provision of public services, at the least cost to the
taxpayer.
Other studies presented to the public during 1971 were:
1) Analysis of Population, Housing and Economy
2) Analysis of Community Facilities
3) Development Analysis
4) Flood Plain Study (Antietam Creek)
5) Environmental and Man --Made Constraints.
In 1971, the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control. Ordinance was
adopted by the County Commissioners as required by H. B. 11.51,
also requiring the establishment of a License and Permit
Department.
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This past year, the County Commissioners reconstituted our
Planning and Zoning Commission, re -adopted the Subdivision
Ordinance, with amendments, in accordance with Article 66B,
(1970 edition) in addition to adopting the "Plan for the
County".
1971 also brought to completion the long sought-after Soil
extremely helpful Maps which can be to home builders
and others which the County Commissioners requested all County
Agencies to utilize as a guide for construction.
The greatest citizen participation occurred during the past
year as the Commission and staff scheduled more public work-
shops, hearings, meetings with civic groups, elected officials,
professional groups, and others,than ever before in the history
of planning in Washington County.
1971 saw the loss of our County Planner, Mr. W. D. Jones, who
was promptly replaced by a life-long County resident and pro-
fessional planner, Mr. Leroy R. Burtner, previously employed
by the Potomac Edison Company as a planning consultant. In
addition, Mr. Barry A. Teach, in early December, was hired for
the office administrator's position.
The Planning and Zoning Commission this past year, established
a County Review Agency to meet regularly for expediting the
Subdivision platting process. The Planning and Zoning staff,
in addition to their normal subdivision review, meets twice
a month with all County Agencies to better serve the public.
The crisis facing Washington County demands new solutions
and in 1972, the Planning and Zoning Commission will present
to the people and the Legislative Body, a final District
Boundaries Zoning Map, revised proposed Zoning Ordinances,
up -dated Capital Improvements Program, three to five year
schedule of additional studies and work program. In addition,
the Commissionwill establish a monthly newsletter to better
inform the public of its activities. The Commission will seek
to involve the public even more in the planning process by
establishing an Advisory Board to the Commission with repre-
sentation from each of the six planning sectors, a represen-
tative from the less fortunate and minority groups, plus a
representative from the incorporated towns. These plans are
not the whole emphasis of the Commission.
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The task of the Planning and Zoning Commission in their function,
must develop a complex of alternative proposals which will
serve to arouse opinions not only to develop a plan fitted to
the needs and sensitive to the wants of the people, both econ-
omic and social, but also to blend these considerations with
the public interest in a planning program that insures a sound
development for the County as a whole. Your recommendations,
advice and views are requested. Can we count on you?
Sincerely,
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Donald R. Frush
Chairman
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COMMISSION MEMBERS
DONALD R. FRUSH - A member since 1967 and Chairman since 1968,
Mr. Frush's current five-year term will expire in 1974. In
addition to his duties with the Commission, Mr. Frush is active
in a number of local, state, and regional organizations which
are concerned with planning, conservation and natural resources.
RICHARD J. WALLA - Vice -Chairman and Plant Engineer at Mack Truck,
Mr. Walla has been with the Commission since 1969. A representa-
tive of industry, his current term will expire in 1976.
ROME F. SCHWAGEL - County Commissioner and Ex -Officio member of
the Commission, Mr. Schwagel has served since 1968. He is also the
County's representative on the Washington County Council of Govern-
ments, Chairman of the Antietam National Battlefield Advisory
Committee, and a County representative on the C&O Canal Historic
Advisory Commission. Mr. Schwagel's appointment is concurrent -with
his term of office.
JOHN C. HERBST - A farmer and President of the Washington County
Farm Bureau, Mr. Herbst represents agricultural interests on
the Commission. A member since 1967, Mr. Herbst's current five-
year term will expire in 1974.
JOHN F. TRITLE - A representative of homebuilding interests,
Mr. Tritle is President of the Homebuilders Association of Wash-
ington County. A member since 1966, his current five-year term
will expire in 1972.
RICHARD W. GROSS - An employee of the Potomac Edison Company and
member of the Commission since 1966, Mr. Gross represents utilities.
His current five-year term will expire in 1973.
WILLIAM E. DORSEY - A Branch Officer with the First National
Bank of Maryland, Mr. Dorsey represents the general public
on the Commission. Long active in civic affairs, he was appoint-
ed to his current five-year term in 1971.
COMMISSION STAFF
LEROY R. BURTNER - Mr. Burtner assumed his position as -County
'( Planner in June 1971, succeeding Mr. William Jones. Prior to
joining the Commission he was employed for two years as a
Community Development and Planning Consultant with the Potomac
Edison Company. Mr. Burtner is a graduate of the University
of Virginia with a Master's Degree in Planning and Urban Design.
BARRY A. TEACH - Mr. Teach was appointed to fill the newly created
Office Administrator position in December, 1971, after being
employed nearly 1 ? years with the U. S. Postal Service. He will
receive his M.A. in Government and Politics, with area concentra-
tion in Public Administration and Urban Affairs, from the Univer-
sity of Maryland in January, 1972.
MARION L. SNYDER•- Mrs. Snyder has served as a Secretary with the
Commission since 1968. She is also Secretary to the Washington
County Historical Advisory Committee.
VERNA M. COLES - Miss Coles joined the Commission staff as a
Secretary in July, 1971, and is a part-time student at Hagerstown
Junior College.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
GOALS FOR THE COUNTY
1. Maintain a dynamic planning program based on current data
and trends and aimed at meeting future growth in an orderly
manner, eliminating undesirable effects, and encouraging
desirable change.
2. Encourage a meaningful involvement of County citizens,
agencies and organizations in the planning and development
of the County.
3. Develop methods of plan implementation that protect the
investments of all the people of Washington County, and
assure orderly growth, while providing for private initia-
tive and imagination in developing the County.
4. Provide the basis for sound analysis of all factors affecting
planning decisions, including a comparison of alternative
proposals directed to the same objective.
5. Use of modern methods and techniques in the planning program.
6. Consider deficiencies in housing, services, and other factors
which contribute to blight upon the County's environment and
general welfare of its citizens.
7. Encourage a well balanced development of the economy.
8. Consider planning in Washington County in terms of its
relationship to the surrounding areas of which it is a
part, including the Potomac Basin.
9. Determine the effect of proposed surrounding county and
regional programs with regard to their economic effect on
Washington county.
10. Encourage cooperation and coordination between various
levels of local government to assure improved environment,
and eliminate duplication of services and facilities.
11. Define the social and economic problems to be considered
in future County Planning programs.
12. Encourage the orderly development of the County in a man-
ner that assures a balance in the availability and spacing
of land for all uses.
13. Encourage good community design which promotes a healthy,
safe environment in which to live and work.
14. Encourage compatability between the various uses of land
within the county.
15. Encourage. development densities in keeping with the capa-
bilities of the land and capacities of existing and proposed
public facilities.
16. Encourage development of areas presently experiencing growth
and which are, or may be expected to be served by public
facilities in the near future, prior to the development of
more rural areas.
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17. Prepare and keep current a Capital Improvement Program.
18. Encourage the most effective use of public and private
resources within the County.
Commission Budget Review
(By Fiscal Years)
1969
Budgeted
Expended
Balance
Salaries & Fees
21,860
18,720
1,591
3,140
1,335
Operating Expenses
2,926
464
121
Capital Outlay
585
25,371
20,775
4,596
TOTAL
1970
30,995 11,515
Salaries & Fees 42,510 4,287
Operating Expenses 5,089 802
Capital Outlay -
TOTAL 47,599 31,797 15,802
1971
Salaries & Fees 23,380
20,846
3,885885
2,534
200
Operating Expenses 4,085
( 200)
Capital Outlay -
TOTAL 27,465
24,938
2,527
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PHASE I Background Planning
A. Base Mapping
B. Existing Land Use
1. Mapping of Data Overall
1"=1Mile Maps
2. Mapping of Data
1"= 600' Urban
3. Mapping of Data
1"= 600' Rural
4. Computations and Analysis
5. Physiographi,: Data
C. Economic Study
1. Economic Studies and
Reports
D. Population Study
1. Population Study
2. Population Analysis
3. Preliminary Report
E. Community Facilities Plan
1. Review of Existing Plan,
Data Collection & Analysis
2. Evaluation & Program Design
3. Preliminary Report
4. Final Report
PHASE"I TOTAL % COMPLETED
WASHINGTON COUNTY 701 COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Authorized by Section 701 of the Housing Act, ].954, as amended,
the Washington County 701 Community Planning Assistance Program
contract involves the preparation and adoption of a Comprehensive
Development Plan, and implementation by the introduction and
adoption of zoning, subdivision control, capital improvements
programming, codes, and a continuing cooperative planning pro-
gram.
The Contract is divided into three phases. Phase I consisting of
Background Planning, Phase II Plan Development and Phase III Im-
plementation.
PROGRESS REPORT TO DECEMBER 31, 1971
% Phase
Completed
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
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PHASE II Plan Development
A. Land Development Plan
1. Evaluation & Design, Prel.
2. Evaluation & Design, Final
3. Population Distribution
Delineation
4. Plan Preparation
B. Major Roads Plan
1. Classification of Existing
Roads
2. Study of Existing and Future
Circulation Needs
3. Development of Major Roads Plan
4. Preliminary Report
5. Final Report: Land Development
Plan and Major Roads Plan
PHASE
A. Zo
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
PHASE II TOTAL % COMPLETED
III Implementation
zing
Zoning Analysis
Zoning Text, Draft
Zoning Maps, Preliminary
Zoning Maps, Final
Final Zoning Ordinance
PHASE III % COMPLETED
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% Phase
Completed
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
% Phase
Completed
100
100
100
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THE PLAN FOR THE COUNTY
Phases I and II were brought to completion in 1971, and were
highlighted by the adoption of the Plan for the County, the
Comprehensive Development Plan and Policies on October 12.
The Plan represents the result of several years of study of
the County's population, housing, economy, community facilities,
land use, natural features and highways, and proposes a plan
for guidelines for future development.
The Plan for the County is in some aspects general in nature,
as it is intended to be a flexible instrument which the County's
present and future citizens can use for the purpose of making
decisions about the location of development, what natural fea-
tures of the landscape to preserve, and what might be done to
coordinate the growth of the County's economy.
Numerous specific recommendations are, in addition, presented
as methods by which the general guidelines of the Plan may be
implemented. Nearly one dozen major conservation and develop-
ment proposals are analyzed in light of their implications to
the development of planning policy. The physical composition
of each County municipality, and the major issues current within
each are examined, and a series of private and public implemen-
tation devices, some tried while others innovative, are recon-
mended for study for application at the appropriate point in time.
Four observations on future development concerning New Communi-
ties, Annexation Procedures, Recreational Potential, and a
Rural Land Sales Strategy are discussed. The Plan Map and a
set of 159 Plan Policies are included for use by the County
in framing current and future decisions, and an Immediate
Action Program of citizen and government review is presented.
Prior to the adoption of the Plan, seven public meetings were
held throughout the County to acquaint the citizens with the
document. Extensive coverage through the local news media was
also utilized.
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COUNTY -WIDE PLANNING PROGRAM
Under State law, the legislative body of a municipal corpora-
tion may, by resolution directed to the legislative, body of the
County, indicate the intention to participate in a county -wide
planning program. The Planning and Zoning Commission actively
encouraged the municipalities to participate in the planning
program during 1971.
PHASE III IMPLEMENTATION
Significant progress was made during 1971 on Phase III Implemen-
tation. The Proposed Zoning Ordinance and Proposed Zoning Maps
were released to the public on October 14, prior to a Public Hearing
which was held on November 1. A total of five public information
meetings were conducted on the zoning proposal, as were eight
public workshops sessions. The purpose of these workshops, which
continued into January, 1972, was to allow the Planning and Zoning
Commission to consider additional information concerning individual
requests for changes in the Proposed Zoning Ordinance and Proposed
Zoning Map classifications. Over 200 such requests were received,
arid persons were invited to appear before the Commission and
present their additional comments. Again, the local news media
were extensively utilized to acquaint the public with the zoning
proposal.
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Soil Limitations Maps
Realizing the urgency
the Planning and Zoni
State Soil Scientist,
vice, and the members
District in regard to
the entire County.
of relating subdivision control to soils,
ig Chairman first met in 1968 with the
an official of the Soil Conservation Ser-
of the Washington County Soil Conservation
preparation of Soil Limitations Maps for
These Maps were completed during 1971, and now enable the Planning
and Zoning Commission to relate subdivision and development app-
lications to soil permeability, ground water pollution and septic
tank sewage disposal. The County Medical Officer and his depart-
ment are cooperating with the Commission in this matter.
The Soil Conservation District and the State Soil Scientist also
prepared Interpretative Systems Charts to be used in conjunction
with the Soil Limitation Maps. These documents were received by
the Commission in March, and provide the framework for soil lim-
itation control under the consultation procedure established by
the Subdivision Ordinance for Washington County.
Erosion and Sediment Ordinance
Prepared by the Erosion and Sediment Task Force, the Erosion and
Sediment Ordinance was adopted (by the Board of County Commission-
ers) on March.2. The Task Force, comprised of eighteen members,
included representatives ..f planning, industry, farming, mining, law,
conservation, parks, soil conservation, forestry, health, and lo-
cal government.
Applicable to any non-agricultural purpose on parcels less than two
acres, the Ordinance is designed to protect the lands and waters
of the County from the results of soil erosion and sedimentation
through control of disturbances of the surface of the earth. The
Ordinance requires a plan for control of erosion and sedimentation
approved by the Soil Conservation District and grading permit
issued by the County Building Department prior to any changes in
land surface.
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Capital Improvements Program
In March, the Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Years 1972-
1976 was submitted to the Board of County Commissioners. As part
of the Washington County 701 Community Assistance Program, capital
improvements programming is a method by which facilities and ser-
vices can be planned and provided to meet the immediate and longer
range needs of the County. It is a means by which the County govern-
ment can look beyond year-to-year budgeting to determine what,
when, and how future capital improvements are to be made to replace
obsolete and deteriorated facilities.
This program is continuous, being reviewed annually and updated
after the initial program has been adopted. This ensures that
during each fiscal year, Capital Improvements projects within
the five-year program will be analyzed and priorities re-evaluated,
based on financial conditions and needs of Washington County.
The divisions of County government with projects in the 1972-1976
program are:
• County Highways
County Sanitary Land Fill
• Board of Education
County Health Department
Little Antietam Watershed Association
County Parks Board
Economic Development Commission
Other County departments ,lave no returns or are collecting data
for inclusion in the next program, which will cover Fiscal Years
1973-1977.
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Flood Plain Study
In December 1971 a preliminary report relating to the flood
situation along Antietam Creek in Washington County was received
from the Baltimore District, Army Corps of Engineers. Conducted
at the request of the Planning and Zoning Commission, this will
be used to aid the solution of local flood problems in conjunc-
tion with the flood plain requirements of the Subdivision
Ordinance for Washington County.
in addition to Antietam Creek, the corps of Engineers has agreed
to prepare similar studies of Washington County streams in the
following order:
1. Conococheague Creek
2. Potomac River - Part I - From Fort Frederick
County line upstream to above Sharpsburg.
3. Potomac River - Part II - From Sharpsburg
upstream to Fort Frederick State park.
4. Potomac River - Part III - From Fort Frederick
State Park upstream to the Allegany County Line.
These studies will be scheduled dependent upon the availability
of Federal funds.
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The Washinqton County Council. of Governments
In 1969, the Department of Housing and Urban Development re-
vised its regulations to require that all applications for
federal funds be first reviewed by an area -wide organization
established for that purpose. This is to insure that approval
of fund applications will not conflict with the plans of other
jurisdictions.
The Washington County Council of Governments was formally or-
ganized on July 26. As part of its duties of review of federal
fund applications, the Council is to:
- study area -wide problems and plans common to
two or more members;
- promote cooperative arrangements and coordination
among its members;
- make recommendations for review and action to the
members and other public agencies that perform
functions within the County.
Typical county -wide count -wide problems to be dealt with by
the Council
include facility studies on sewers and sewage disposal, water,
storm drainage, roads, rubbish and garbage disposal, recreation
and parks, and zoning.
Membership consists of an elected official of the County and
each incorporated community therein. No official reviewing
action was taken by the Council during 1971, as activity was
devoted to organizing and adopting by-laws. The County and
six of the nine municipalities are now represented on the
Council. These six are Hagerstown, Funkstown, Hancock, Boons-
boro, Sharpsburg, and Williamsport.
5E:
1971
SUBDIVISION REVIEW
Subdivision or Parts
Subdivision Approved in 1971
Category No. - Lots - Acreage
Applications Pending
from 1970 to Prior
No. - Lots
NEW 42 99 267.45 4 18
ADDITIONS 7 113 121.40 2 66
PENDING
from 1970
to prior 6 84 47.20
TOTAL 55 296 436.05
Disapproved
No. - Lots - Acreage
12 178 372.09
Total Subdivision Applications Reviewed - 86
Total Acreage Platted as Final - 436.05
Total Lots Reviewed as Preliminary - 456
Total Lots Approved for Recording - 296
Total Subdivision Applications carried
over 1972 - 6
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1971
FINAL SUBDIVISIONS
Name & Section
No. of Lots Total Acres Final
Pre. - Final Final Approval
Potomac Manor, Sec. "C"
7
7
11.6
1-04-71
Woodmoor, Sec. "B"
67
59
19.3
1-18-71
Maurice Martin
3
3
2.3
2-01-71
Braeburn South
7
7
5.2
3-01-71
Abbott Village, Sec. "A"
4
4
3.8
3-01-71
Elmer A. Stone
4
4
5.0
5-03-71
Snively-Canfield
2
2
1.5
6-07-71
Portion of Abbott Village
1
1
4.0
6-07-71
Joseph W. Sier
2
2
1.3
6.07-71
Issac W. Norris
1
1
5.0
6-07-71
Osage Overlook, Sec. "L"
12
12
103.0
6-07-71
Ray Corwell
4
4
2.8
7-12-71
Laura M. Ford
1
1
1.0
8-30-71
Andrew J. Michael
1
1
2.0.
9-07-71
James R. Grimm
1
1
3.0
9-07-71
Elsie L. Edwards
1
1
.2
9-20-71
Kenneth E. Martin
1
1
.9
9-20-71
Otho E. A. Kretzer
11
1
2.1
9-20-71
Extention to Orchard
"2"
20
20
6.5
10-04-71
Hills, Sec.
1
1
.9
10-04-71
Van C. Ridenour
1
1
.7
10-04-71
Ira M. Pike & Wife
1
1
.4
10-04-71
Janes L. Andrews
Farmers & Merchants
1
1
7.0
10-08--71
Bank - Paramount Branch
2
1.4
10-18-71
Price Farms, Inc.
2
1..
1
3.6
10-18-71
Mrs. John Niner
1
10-18-71
Ralph E. Sterling
1
1
.9
10-18-71
David M. Eby
1
.9
Shank's Addition
1
10-18-71
to St. James Village
1.
1
.9
10-18-71
Harry D. Ferguson
11
1
.4
10-18-71
Richard A. Miller
"C"
1
7
.6
4.1
10-].8--71
Mill Village, Sec.
11
1
2.8
10-18-71
Charles R. Miller.
1
Osage Overlook, Sec. "2"
18
18
75.0
10-18-71
RADCO, Inc. Sec. "1"
40
40
41.7
10-18-71
Emanuel Vetter
1
1
6.3
11-01-71
Richard E. Coffman
1
1
1.0
11-01-71
Gristmill Hill, Sec. "A"
7
7
21.0
11-01-71
H. Page Smith
1
1
1.5
11-15-71
Keller J. Rowe
1
1
1.4
11-15-71
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• 1971 SUBDIVISIONS (Con't)
No. of Lots Total Acres
Name & Section Pre. - Final Final
Final
Approval
Colonial Manor Apts.
71(units)
71(units)
5.4
11-15-71
Richard G. Bloyer
4
4
3.5
11-15-71
Pauline M. Bonebrake
1
1
1.4
11-15-71
Raymond E. Bonebrake
1
1
2.6
11-15-71
Frank D. Barlup
1
1
.7
11-15-71
Joseph L. Troxell
1
1
1.3
11-15-71
Lester B. Fisher
1
1
1.0
11-18-71
Janetta G. Davis
1
1
.7
11-18-71
Hugh E. Middlekauff
1
1
2.0
11-18-71
Benjamin E. Weller
2
2
1.6
12-06-71
Woburn Estates
21
20
11.3
12-06-71
Daniel S. Secrest
3
3
2.9
12-06-71
Fredington
6
6
42.6
12-06-71
Larry Hastings
1
1
3.8
12-06-71
Gerald Miller
1
1
1.0
12-20-71
Washington Center
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Subdivision Regulations
Subdivision regulations were first introdu'ed in Washington County
with the enactment of the 1964 Subdivision Ordinance. This Ordinance,
which regulated subdivisions into three (3) or more parcels, was
supplanted by a new Ordina.ce, which was enacted on September 8, 1970.
The 1970 Subdivision Ordinance, a more comprehensive document then
its predecessor, covers divisions of land into two (2) or more parcels.
In addition to residential subdivisions, a non-residential category,
encompassing industrial and commercial tracts irrespective of actual
subdivisions of land, is included.
Amendments to the 1970 Subdivision Ordinance were approved and adopted
(by the Board of County Commissioners) on June 28, 1971. Several
changes concerning grades, radii and distance, were incorporated
into ARTICLE IV, Design Principles and Standards. Provision •was
also made for stricter penalties for violations. The remainder of
the amendments were primarily devoted to minor language and defini-
tional change.
Highlights of County Development in 1971
1. The Planning and Zoning Commission granted final approval to
55 subdivisions, totaling 436.05 acres. Among these approvals
were:
A. Colonial Manor Apartments, located on Birch Knoll
Road near U. S. Route 40, with a total of 71 units.
B. Radco Inc, located on U. S. Route 40 near Indian
Springs, to include a lodge and forty campsites.
C. Washington Center, located on U. S. Route 11 at
Maugans Avenue, a new shopping center.
2. Antietam Homes, located in Funkstown, completed construction
of 50 townhouses for low -moderate income families.
3. Three projects in the Halfway Area, Tanglewood Apartments,
Halfway Manor, and Noland Village began or completed con-
struction. These projects will provide a total of 362
housing units for all income families.
4. Construction neared completion on Milestone Gardens, an apart-
ment oomplex annexed by the Town of Williamsport. A total
of 97 units in eight apartment buildings will be provided.
5. Construction began on Brightwood Gardens, a plan for three,
eleven unit apartment buildings located on Robinwood Drive
near U. S. Route 40.
6. Work began on the first section of Lakeside Park, a large
mobile home park near the intersection of Interstates 70
and 81. This first suction will contain 323 pads, with
eventual expansion to include 596 pads.
7. Economic development announced during 1971 included:
A. Ryder Truck Lines, Inc., to hire another 100 persons
at its new freight terminal in the Hagerstown
Municipal Airport Industrial Park.
B. Donahue Sales, to employ 50-60 workers, to build
a facility in the County industrial park which
will be a distribution point for products manu-
factured by Textron, Inc.
C. Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., to employ 100 persons
to produce travel trailers at its new site in the
County industrial park.
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D. The Certain -Teed Products Corporation plant
in the County industrial park to hire 75
employees to start and eventually 500. The
plant, which manufactures plastic pipe, began
.production during 1971.
E. Gabriel Industries, a toy manufacturer, to
expand its existing plant at a cost of $800,000
to hire an additional 250 workers.
F. Sterling Radiator Company, to expand the old
Victor Products plant to employ an additional
150 persons in the production of rooftop
heating units and other equipment.
8. Board of Education projects included:
A. Fountain Rock Elementary School, at the intersec-
tion of the Downsville Pike and State Route 68
completed and occupied.
B. Construction began on new Vo-Tech Center on West
Oak Ridge Drive.
C. Construction neared completion on Kemp -Horn
Vocational Center, a facility for handicapped
youth, located on Georgetown Road near Smiths -
burg. Occupancy is expected in early 1972.
The development listed above is depicted on the 1971 Development
Map. These developments were consistent with each other, con-
sistent with the adopted comprehensive development plan, and
consistent with adopted plans of all state and local jurdis-
dictions that have responsibility for financing or constructing
public improvements necessary to implement the County Plan.
Commercial and Industrial Development
New industry, designated & , was located in indus-
trial parks which are eminently suitable for in-
dustrial use, divided into small tracts according
to a comprehensive plan for occupancy by a group
of industries,_ having necessary streets and utili-
ties. Business and Commercial development,
designated ® , was located at the junction of
residential neighborhoods rather then within,
in an area designed to serve a potential 8000-
15,000 persons residing within approximately a
3/4 mile radius.
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2. Subdivisions
Designated Q , subdivisions included a range of
housing types from single-family to multi -family
structures, with provisions for variations in the
design of these areas and their related facilities.
Varying densities were also permitted, dependent
upon the type of development, location, and degree
of public improvements available.
3. Transportation
Designated 3, these road reconstruction projects
were all listed as high priority County Roads
Department projects in the Plan For The County.
These reconstructions are in line with the Plan's
Policy of increasing the capacity, efficiency
and safety of the present County Roads System by
utilizing the existing County roadways.
4. Community Facilities
Designated 3, these facilities are all part of the
current building program of the Board of Education,
included in the Plan For The County. These new
facilities were located to best serve the existing
and potential needs of students, irrespective of
existing school district boundaries, incorporated
area boundaries, or other political or district
boundaries.
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SUMMARY OF 1971 MEETINGS
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Classification Number
iiRegular Planning and
Zoning Commission 24
F1Special Planning and Zoning
Commission 7
H Public 42
Task Force for Erosion
and Sediment Control 11
Planning and Zoning Commission
Workshops 34
TOTAL 118
TIThis calendar of meetings is indicative of the scope of the
Planning and Zoning Commission's activity during 1971.
3 Significant is the extent to which the public was involved in
the planning program. The 42 meetings listed as public were
rl held not only with the general public, but with occupational
groups such as the Realtors Association, The Farm Bureau, In-
dustrial Leaders, and the Engineering Association. The Little
Antietam Watershed Association, the County Commissioners,
elected officials of the towns, presentations to the press,
appearances on local radio and television, are also included
in this category.
In addition, 8 of the 34 workshop sessions held during 1971 were
for the prupose of considering individual requests for changes
in proposedzoning classifications. Persons who had requested
changes personally appeared before the Commission to present
their comments.
PUBLICATIONS
The following publications are available from the office of the
Washington County Commissioners, Court House Annex, Hagerstown,
Maryland, 21740.
I1 Publication Price
1111 Plan for the County $ 5.00
�.r Subdivision Ordinance $ 2.00
Comprehensive Water and Waste Water Plan $10.00
66•1 Proposed Zoning Ordinance none
Erosion and Sediment Ordinance none
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COUNTY -WIDE PLANNING PROGRAM
The inclusion in this program of all county municipalities
would promote a more comprehensive development guide for
this area.
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Participation in t
County would serve
area wide problems
and coordination.
wide goals and the
of resources.
ie Council by all municipalities in the
to strengthen the process of, identifying
through inter -governmental cooperation
It can lead to the establishment of area
setting of priorities for the allocation
TRI-COUNTY COUNCIL
A Local Development District under the Appalachian Regional
Commission, the Council's area includes Washington, Allegany,
and Garrett Counties.
As a regional organization, the emergence of the Council will
greatly enhance the process of identifying area -wide problems,
and accordingly, the setting of regional goals and priorities
for the allocation of resources.
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