HomeMy WebLinkAbout200616aJeffrey A. Cline, President
Terry L. Baker, Vice President
Krista L. Hart, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
June 16, 2020
OPEN SESSION AGENDA
The meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County will be held at 100 West Washington
Street, Suite 1113, Hagerstown. Due to Governor Hogan’s Executive Order and gathering restrictions, Board
members will be practicing social distancing. County buildings remain closed to public access except by
appointment. Therefore, there will be no public attendance in the meeting chambers. The meeting will be live
streamed on the County’s YouTube and Facebook sites.
10:00 AM MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER, President Jeffrey A. Cline
10:05 AM APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 26, 2020
10:10 AM COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
10:20 AM STAFF COMMENTS
10:25 AM FY21 SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER GRANT – Allison Hartshorn, Grant
Manager, Office of Grant Management
10:30 AM PUBLIC HEARING: Agricultural Preservation Easement Rankings FY2021 – Chris
Boggs, Land Preservation Planner, Planning & Zoning
11:00 AM PUBLIC HEARING: Application for Zoning Map Amendment RZ-19-007 – Travis Allen,
Comprehensive Planner, Planning & Zoning
11:15 AM 2020–2021 PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE RENEWALS – Tracy
McCammon, Risk Management Coordinator, Human Resources; Anthony Davis, Aon Risk
Solutions (via phone)
11:20 AM SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION REALLOCATING A PORTION OF PROCEEDS
OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 2016 – Sara Greaves, CFO; Lindsey
Rader, Bond Counsel
11:25 AM FY2021 PROGRAM OPEN SPACE ANNUAL PROGRAM – Andrew Eshleman, Director,
Public Works
11:30 AM EMS MOU AND HEALTH INSURANCE UPDATE – Dave Hays, Director, EMS; Dave
Chisholm, Assistant Director, EMS; Dale Fishack, President, Washington County Volunteer
Fire and Rescue Association (WCVFRA); Robert Buck, EMS Committee Chair (WCVFRA)
11:35 AM SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT AWARD (PUR1473) – WESTERN MD
CONSORTIUM DISCONNECTED YOUTH SERVICES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY
– Rick Curry, Director, Purchasing; Allison Hartshorn, Grant Manager, Office of Grant
Management
Wayne K. Keefer
Cort F. Meinelschmidt
Randall E. Wagner
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OPEN Session Agenda
June 16, 2020
Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to contact the Office of the County Commissioners, 240.313.2200 Voice/TDD, to
make arrangements no later than ten (10) working days prior to the meeting.
11:40 AM CLOSED SESSION
(To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or
performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; or any other personnel
matter that affects one or more specific individuals; to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice; to discuss public security, if the
public body determines that public discussion would constitute a risk to the public or to the public security, including: (i) the
deployment of fire and police services and staff; and (ii) the development and implementation of emergency plans; to comply with
a specific constitutional, statutory, or judicially imposed requirement that prevents public disclosures about a particular
proceeding or matter.)
11:50 AM RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
11:55 AM ADJOURNMENT
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: FY21 School Based Health Center Grant – Approval to Submit Application
PRESENTATION DATE: June 16, 2020
PRESENTATION BY: Allison Hartshorn, Grant Manager, Office of Grant Management
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the submission of the grant application for
the FY21 School Based Health Center Grant Program to the Maryland State Department of
Education in the amount of $200,384 and accept awarded funding.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The Washington County Office of Grant Management, on behalf of and
at the direction of the Local Management Board is seeking approval to submit an application to
the Maryland State Department of Education requesting funding for School Based Health
Centers in Washington County.
DISCUSSION: Currently there are two School Based Health Centers in Washington County
which are located at South Hagerstown High School and Western Heights Middle School. The
Centers provide exams, prescriptions, immunizations, nutritional assessments, orders lab work
and assists in the management of chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes, etc. Meritus
Health is the vendor contracted to provide these services. Funding in the amount of $10,019 is
included in the award for County administrative support.
FISCAL IMPACT: Provides $10,019 for County administrative expenses.
CONCURRENCES: The Local Management Board approves the submission of the proposal
and recommends the acceptance of this award.
ALTERNATIVES: Deny approval for submission of this request
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING - Agricultural Preservation Easement Rankings FY 2021
PRESENTATION DATE: June 16, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.
PRESENTATION BY: Chris Boggs, Land Preservation Planner, Department of Planning & Zoning
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the priority ranking of Agricultural Land
Preservation Easement applications as recommended by the Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory
Board and to forward the top 12 applications to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation
Foundation (MALPF).
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The purchase of permanent land preservation easements through the
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Program (MALPP) is the largest part of Washington
County’s rural preservation strategy. All applications are ranked by the local Agricultural Land
Preservation Advisory Board using the adopted Priority Ranking Formula which assigns points for
such things as quality of soils, proximity to other preserved lands, agricultural status, economic
viability, and relationship to other land use areas in the County.
DISCUSSION: Following review and consideration of public comment from this public hearing,
Commissioners are requested to approve the top 12 applications to be forwarded to the MALPF
Board. Easements are purchased in order from the priority list until funds are exhausted.
Maryland law requires MALPF and the County to maintain confidentiality of financial information
and rankings for our easement applicants until the end of an annual easement acquisition cycle.
Therefore, only the County Commissioners have the Excel spreadsheet of rankings by the Ag Board.
The public copy lists only the names of applicants.
FISCAL IMPACT: No impact to County General Fund. The County will have an opportunity to
contribute locally collected Agricultural Transfer Taxes and Real Estate Transfer Taxes in the Fall
2020. Local and State funds are combined (60% State and 40% County) to fund the matching portion
of the program.
CONCURRENCES: The Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Board has approved the rankings
of these applications and the limit of 12 applications being forwarded to MALPF.
ALTERNATIVES: Change ranking and/or number of applicants submitted.
ATTACHMENTS: Priority Ranking List, Ranking Checklist
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: PDF County Map of Applicants
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SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING - Application for Zoning Map Amendment RZ-19-007
PRESENTATION DATE: June 16, 2020
PRESENTATION BY: Travis Allen, Comprehensive Planner, Department of Planning and Zoning
RECOMMENDED MOTION: The purpose of this public hearing is to take public comment on the
rezoning application. The Commissioners have the option to reach a consensus to either approve or
deny the request after the public hearing closes or deliberate on the issue at a later date.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: Application is being made to extend an existing Rural Business floating zone
over an adjacent .88-acre property through a rezoning map amendment.
DISCUSSION: The applicant WALZC, LLC seeks a map amendment for a property adjacent to the
site of Mt. Tabor Builders at 14624 National Pike near the Rural Village of Wilson. An existing RB
floating zone was established over the parcel containing Mt. Tabor Builders in 2015. The current
proposal seeks to extend the RB zone to accommodate use of an accessory structure related to business
operations that would not be permitted under its current zoning designation.
The factors to be considered in a request for the creation of a new RB zoning district are listed in Article
5E of the Washington County Zoning Ordinance. RB districts must designate a specific type of land
use and demonstrate that the proposed use will be compatible with the existing neighborhood which
surrounds it. The purpose of the RB zoning district is to permit the continuation and development of
businesses that support the agricultural industry and farming community, serve the needs of the rural
residential population, provide for recreation and tourism opportunities, and to establish locations for
businesses and facilities not otherwise permitted in the rural areas of the County.
This item was presented to the Washington County Planning Commission at a Public Information
Meeting held during their regular meeting on February 3, 2020. It was then brought back for
recommendation at the March 2, 2020 meeting, where the members unanimously recommended in
favor of the proposed map amendment.
Thus far, one public comment in favor of the proposal was received during the Public Information
Meeting. This is the only public comment received to date either for or against the proposed rezoning.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
CONCURRENCES: Washington County Planning Commission
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Application, staff report, Planning Commission recommendation, approved
Planning Commission minutes and written public comments
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Washington 0Llnty FOR PLANNING
COMMISSION USE ONLY
Rezoning No. 19-667
D Date Filed: U lI-.,2lo-l�j
WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
ZONING ORDINANCE MAP AMENDMENT APPLICATION
Property Owner Xontract Purchaser
Applicant oAttorney ❑Consultant
❑Other:
Address
Zachary J. Kieffer, Esq. 240-513-4332
Primary Contact Phone Number
19405 Emerald Sq. Ste. 2100 Ofc. 202 zach@zkiefferlaw.com
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Address E-mail Address
Property Location: 8624 IJk11CWhL_ AKE BAR SP2ldCi.D 2t122
Tax Map: 00"55 Grid: OBIS Parcel No.: 0073 Acreage: 0,86 5-tr- f>n-10")
Current Zoning: AGMCQLVQZG 6uMt Requested Zoning: &VAL ZUS1NE55
Reason for the Request: a Change in the character of the neighborhood
❑ Mistake in original zoning
PLEASE NOTE: A Justification Statement is required for either reason.
JEAN C. STRITE
Notary Public - State of Maryland
Washington County
My Csmmission Expires Apr26, 2021
Applicant's Siggafure
Subscribed and sworn before me this I -i- day of 20 tq
My commission expires onzl, 7.>7-\
Notary Public
FOR PLANNING COMMISSION USE ONLY
❑ Application Form
❑ Fee Worksheet
❑ Application Fee
❑ Ownership Verification
❑ Boundary Plat (Including Metes
& Bounds)
❑ Names and Addresses of all Adjoining
& Confronting Property Owners
❑ Vicinity Map
❑ Justification Statement
❑ 30 copies of complete Application
Package
FOR PLANNING COMMISSION USE ONLY
Rezoning No.
Date Filed:
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CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Tri-State Signature Settlements, LLC
File No. TE-7601M
Tax ID # 23-002450
This Deed made this 10th day of February, 2012, by and between Valley Group, LLC.
GRANTOR, and WALZC LLC, GRANTEE.
- Witnesseth -
That in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
00/100 ($150,000.00), which includes the amount of any outstanding Mortgage or Deed of Trust, if
any, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the said Grantor does grant and convey to the said
WALZC LLC, in fee simple, all that lot of ground situate in the County of Washington, State of
Maryland, and described as follows, that is to say:
All that lot or parcel of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate along
the North side of National Pike in Election District No. 23, Washington County,
Maryland and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot I on the
Subdivision plat entitled "Preliminary/Final Plat of Subdivision of Lots I and 2 for
Matthew & Eileen Eby", recorded among Plat Records of Washington County,
Maryland, at Plat folio 8126.
The above described property is conveyed together with, and subject to, any and all
applicable covenants, conditions, reservations and restrictions, limitations, rights of
way, streets, alleys, and easements of record.
Being the same property described and conveyed from Matthew D. Eby and Eileen S.
Eby, his wife to Valley Group LLC, a Maryland Limited Liability Company, by deed
dated February 17, 2005 and recorded on February 17, 2005 in the Libor 2575 at
folio441 in the Land Records of Washington County, Maryland.
Together with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, made or being; and all and
every, the rights, alleys, ways, waters, privileges, appurtenances and advantages thereto belonging, or
in anywise appertaining.
TO Have and TO Hold the said tract of ground and premises above described and
mentioned, and hereby intended to be conveyed, together with the rights, privileges, appurtenances
and advantages thereto belonging or appertaining unto and to the proper use and benefit of the said
WALZC LLC, in fee simple.
And the Grantor hereby covenants that it has not done or suffered to be done any act, matter or
thing whatsoever, to encumber the property hereby conveyed; that it will warrant specially the
property hereby granted; and that it will execute such further assurances of the same as may be
requisite.
4230 0 1 b 2
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
WASHINGTON COUNTY
In Witness Whereof Gmmor has caused this Deed to be properly executed and sealed the
day and year first above written.
VALLEY GROUP, LLC
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Sandra M. Fields, Member
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STATE OF MARYLAND ss
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
I hereby certify that on this I Oth day of February, 2012 before me, the subscriber, a Notary
Public of the State and County aforesaid, personally appeared Sandra M. Fields and Timothy E.
Fields, who acknowledged himself/herself to be the Member of the Grantor corporation, and that as
such officer, being authorized to do so, executed the aforegoing Deed for the purposes therein
contained, by signing the name of the Corporation, by himself/herself as such officer and further, did
certify that this conveyance is not part of a transaction in which there is a sale, lease, exchange or
other transfer or all, or substantially all, of the property and assets of the Corporation, giving oath
under penalties of perjury that the consideration recited herein is correct. J
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and otf'uial seal.
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the within Deed was prepared by, or under the supervision of one
of the parties named within.
Sandra M. Fields, Grantor
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MARYLAND
FORM
Certification of ExeW l %Withholding Upon
Disposition of Maryland Real Estate
Affidavit of Residence or Principal Residence
Based on the certification below, Transferor claims exemption from the tax withholding
requirements of §10-912 of the Tax -General Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. Section
10-912 provides that certain tax payments must be withheld and paid when a deed or other
instrument that effects a change in ownership of real property is presented for recordation. The
requirements of §10-912 do not apply when a transferor provides a certification of Maryland
residence or certification that the transferred property is the transferor's principal residence.
1. Transferor Information
Name of Transferor
Valley Group, LLC
2. Reasons for Exemption
Resident
I, Transferor, am a resident of the State of Maryland.
Status
❑ Transferor is a resident entity as defined in Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)
03.04.12.02B(11), 1 am an agent of Transferor, and I have authority to sign this document
on Transferor's behalf.
Principal
❑ Although I am no longer a resident of the State of Maryland, the Property is my principal
Residence
residence as defined in IRC 121 and is recorded as such with the State Department of
Assessments and Taxation.
Under penalty of perjury, I certify that I have examined this declaration and that, -to the best of my knowledge, it
is true, correct, and complete.
3a. Individual Transferors
Witness Name
Signature
3b. Entity Transferors
VALLEY GROUP, LLC
wUAtt..t Name of E tity /J
BY
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Name
Member
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File No. TE-7601M Re: 14624 National Pike, Clear Spring, MD 21722
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2011
MARYLAND
FORM
Certification of Exeh". 'ggIftV tthholding Upon
Disposition of Maryland Real Estate
Affidavit of Residence or Principal Residence
Based on the certification below, Transferor claims exemption from the tax withholding
requirements of §10-912 of the Tax -General Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. Section
10-912 provides that certain tax payments must be withheld and paid when a deed or other
instrument that effects a change in ownership of real property is presented for recordation. The
requirements of §10-912 do not apply when a transferor provides a certification of Maryland
residence or certification that the transferred property is the transferor's principal residence.
1. Transferor Information ,
Name of Translator
Valley Group, LLC
2. Reasons for Exemption
Resident
I, Transferor, am a resident of the State of Maryland.
Status
❑ Transferor is a resident entity as defined in Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)
03.04.12.02B(11), 1 am an agent of Transferor, and -1 have authority to sign this document
on Transferor's behalf.
Principal
❑ Although I am no longer a resident of the State of Maryland, the Property is my principal
Residence
residence as defined in IRC 121 and is recorded as such with the State Department of
Assessments and Taxation.
Under penalty of perjury, I certify that I have examined this declaration and that,'Jib the best of my knowledge, it
is true, coned, and complete.
3a. Individual Transferors
witness Name
Signature
31b. Entity Transferors
VALLEY GROUP, LLC
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By
Timothy E. Fields
Name
Member
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File No. TE-7601 M Re: 14624 National Pike, Clear Spring, MD 21722
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TE-7601 M
November 25, 2019
MEMORANDUM OF SALE AND CONSENT TO REZONING APPLICATION
Washington County Department of Planning and Zoning
100 W. Washington Street
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
We, the undersigned David W. Miller and Elizabeth A. Miller ("We" or "Seller"), do hereby
state and acknowledge the following with regard to our parcel of real property located at 14506
National Pike, Clear Spring, MD 21722.
1. We are the owners of certain real property located at 14506 National Pike, Clear Spring,
MD 21722 (Tax Map. 0035, Parcel 0071) (the "Property").
2. By virtue of an oral/handshake agreement between ourselves and Willie Eby, we agreed
to convey +/- 0.88 acres of the Property to WALZC, LLC, of which Mr. Eby is a member
(the "WALZC Parcel").
3. Seller hereby acknowledges that they are aware of Mr. Eby's plans. for the WALZC
Parcel, in that application will be made to the Washington County Department of
Planning and Zoning for a Map Amendment to rezone the WALZC Parcel with the Rural
Business District Overlay.
4. Seller hereby consents to said application for Map Amendment.
5. Upon approval of said Map Amendment, we intend to consummate the sale of the
WALZC Parcel to Mr. Eby and memorialize said transaction with the execution of a
special warranty deed conveying good and clear title to WALZC, LLC in fee simple.
Respectfully Submitted,
Seller:
David Miller
Eliza eth Miller
STATE OF MARYLAND, WASHINGTON COUNTY, to -wit:
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That on this 7_ day of November, 2019, before me, the
subscriber, a Notary Public, in and for the State and County aforesaid, personally appeared
David W. Miller and Elizabeth A. Miller and acknowledged the aforegoing deed to be their act
and deed and further made oath in due from of law the above is true and bona fide as set forth
therein.
WITNESS my hand and Official Notarial Seal.
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THIS DEED, made thin /7 4 day of November, A.D., 1992, by
VIOLA G. BLOYER of Washington County, Maryland, GRANTOR.
WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the sum of
rWO HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($205,000.00) and other good
Ind valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is acknowledged, GRANTOR does hereby grant and convey unto DAVID
4. MILLER and ELIZABETH A. MILLER, his wife, as tenants by the
entireties, all the following lot or parcel of land, together
with any improvements thereon and all rights, ways, privileges,
waters, alleys, easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging
or in anywise appertaining, situate at the northeast corner of
the intersection of Spickler Road and U.S. Route 40 in Election
District No. 23, Washington County, Maryland, and more
particularly described as "Remaining Lands of William Bloyer and
viola G. Bloyer in accordance with a recent survey by Frederick,
Seibert and Associates, Inc. dated December, 1991, as follows:
Beginning for the outline hereof at the intersection of the
north margin of U.S. Route 40 and east margin of Spickler Road as
depicted on the Washington County Roadway Right of Way Plat No.
100-10-80, running thence with said margin of Spickler Road North
29" 17' 21" East 101.17 feet to a point, thence North 61" 10' 20"
East 27.73 feet to a point, thence North 446 371 17" East 25.32
feet to a point, thence North 35" 31' 52" East 25.00 feet to a
point, thence North 25" 19' 38" East 101.61 feet to a point,
thence North 35" 311 52" East 75.00 feet, thence North 370 491
18" East 75.06 feet to a point, thence North 32" 05' 51" East
50.09 feet to a point, thence North 30" 28' 45" East 39.75 feet
to a point in the southern line of lands of Leo H. Hornbaker
(Liber 453, folio 468), thence with said lands, passing through
an iron pin at 0.77 feet, South 550 19' 00" East 166.36 feet to
an iron pin found, thence North 36" 58' 00" East 425.00 feet to a
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191 0011 East 298.40 feet to an iron pin and cap set in place of a
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to an iron pin and cap set, thence North 22" 24' 14" East 80.97
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the end of the second or North 850 West 48.71 feet line of lands
of William C. Reed, Jr. (Liber 397, folio 61), running thence
with part of third line of said lands South 20" 181 32" West
37.48 feet to an iron pin and cap set at the end of the third
line of lands of Gary L. Wigfield (Liber 910, folio 296), thence
with said third line reversed and with the northern line of lands
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Premises Address: 14616 National Pike, Clear Spring, MD 21722
Mailing Address: 13830 Leisher Court, Clear Spring, MD 21722
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REGULAR MEETING
February 3, 2020
The Washington County Planning Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 3,
2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington County Administration Building, 100 W. Washington Street, Room
2000, Hagerstown, MD.
Commission members present at the meeting were: Clint Wiley, Denny Reeder, Drew Bowen, BJ Goetz,
David Kline, and Ex-officio County Commissioner Randall Wagner. Staff members present were:
Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning: Jill Baker, Director; Travis Allen, Comprehensive
Planner; and Debra Eckard, Administrative Assistant; Washington County Department of Plan Review &
Permitting: Ashley Holloway, Director; Rebecca Calimer, Chief of Plan Review; and Lisa Kelly, Senior
Planner.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
REZONING PUBLIC MEETING
RZ-19-007 – WALCZ, LLC
Staff Presentation
Mr. Allen presented a map amendment application for property located at 14624 National Pike in Clear
Spring. The applicant is requesting the extension of a Rural Business floating zone onto an adjacent parcel
of land which is .88 acres in size. The property is currently zoned Agricultural Rural – A(R). The purpose of
the Rural Business zoning district is to permit the continuation and development of businesses that
support the agricultural industry and farming community, serve the needs of rural residents, provide for
recreation and tourism opportunities, and to establish locations for businesses and facilities not otherwise
permitted in the rural areas of the county. The floating zone, in general, delineates conditions which must
be met before the zoning district can be applied to an existing piece of land.
Mr. Allen stated there are certain criteria described in Section 5E.4 of the County’s Zoning Ordinance that
must be met in order to establish a new Rural Business zoning district. He briefly reviewed these criteria.
Section 5E.6c further describes the basis for which the Planning Commission should base its approval or
denial recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.
The RB district shall only be applied to the area identified on the application and shall only be for the use
identified in the application. Any changes to the use, intensity or area covered by an approved RB district
shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Mr. Allen noted that if the rezoning request is approved,
a site plan will be required, which will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a later date.
The map amendment application was routed to several reviewing agencies for comment. The only agency
to provide comment was the Washington County Health Department regarding sewer on the property.
Because this property is not in an area planned for public sewer, the location and method of sewage
disposal on the property is administered by the Health Department. The Health Department stated that
the septic reserve area has been compromised and any expansion of the business or change of the land
use in the area would require that issue to be addressed.
Applicant’s Presentation
Mr. Zachary Kieffer, 19405 Emerald Square, Suite 2100, Ofc. 202, Hagerstown, legal counsel for the
applicant, and Mr. Will Eby, WALCZ, LLC, 13830 Leisher Court, Clear Spring, the applicant, were present at
the meeting. Mr. Kieffer distributed, for the record, Applicant’s Exhibit #1 (vicinity map), Exhibit #2 (letters
supporting the rezoning request), and Exhibit #3 (deed showing the applicant is the owner of the
property). He explained that the applicant wants to add .88 acres of land [currently zoned A(R)] to another
property owned by Mr. Eby [Mt. Taber Builders] at 14624 National Pike in Clear Spring [zoned RB (Rural
Business)]. Mr. Eby is planning to construct an accessory storage building for his business. The hours of
operation will remain the same [Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.].
The Mt. Taber Builders site is adjacent to other RB floating districts along Route 40 which makes it
compatible with the surrounding area. There will be no increase in trips to and from the site and no
increase in employees.
Mr. Eby stated that the expansion would provide additional parking for his employees, the accessory
structure would allow for storage and maintenance of equipment on-site and it would ease the flow of
traffic by allowing him to drive around the office building rather than turning around in front of the office
which fronts Route 40. Mr. Eby noted that the preliminary site plan has been submitted to the County and
the septic reserve issue mentioned earlier has been addressed.
Discussion and Comments: Commissioner Wagner asked if the applicant owns the property to the west
and has a good relationship with the property owner to the East. Mr. Eby responded that he does own
the property to the west and has a good relationship with the neighbor to the east.
Public Comment
Mr. John Barr, 12404 Rocky Fountain Lane, Clear Spring – Mr. Barr stated that he lives across the road
from Mr. Eby’s business. He noted that Mr. Eby operates a very good business with acceptable hours and
all neighbors are pleased with the proposed plan. Mr. Barr stated that the .88 acres was purchased from
Miller’s Farmstead, which operates a business on weekends. He believes that the proposed expansion will
help with traffic issues and ingress and egress from the site.
The public rezoning meeting concluded at 7:18 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
The Chairman announced that the Black Rock PUD Development Plan was removed from the agenda at
the request of the consultant.
MINUTES
Motion and Vote: Mr. Goetz made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2020 meeting as
presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Reeder and unanimously approved.
-NEW BUSINESS
SUBDIVISIONS
Paradise Heights, Section B [PP-17-002]
Ms. Kelly presented for review and approval a preliminary plat for Paradise Heights, Section B, Lots 56
thru 77. The subdivision is located along the north side of Longmeadow Road and is currently zoned
Residential Suburban (RS). The developer is proposing to create 22 single family lots on a total of 12.76
acres. Lot sizes will range from 0.3 to 0.5 acres. The new lots will be served by new public streets, Pulaski
Drive (extended) and Amesbury Road; there will be no sidewalks. All lots will be served by existing public
water and sewer. Forestation requirements are being met by retaining 3.82 acres of existing forest in an
approved off-site forestation bank. All reviewing agency approvals have been received.
Discussion and Comments: Mr. Bowen asked if the streets will have interconnections to North Village.
Ms. Kelly stated the streets would connect to North Village and will eventually connect with the Harper
Park subdivision.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Bowen made a motion to approve the preliminary plat as presented. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Kline and unanimously approved.
SITE PLANS
Fairplay Dollar General Store [SP-19-026]
Ms. Kelly presented for review and approval a site plan for the Fairplay General Dollar Store to be located
at the northeast corner of the intersection of Sharpsburg Pike and Lappans Road near Fairplay. The
property is currently zoned Rural Village (RV). The developer is proposing to construct a 9,000 square foot
store on a 1.56 acre parcel. The proposed building height will be 20 feet. Access will be off of Lappans
Road. The Board of Appeals granted a Special Exception in May 2019 to allow for the creation of a retail
sales facility at this location. The site will be served by individual well and septic. Hours of operation will
be from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days per week. Projected number of employees is 6 to 10. Total parking
spaces required is 36 spaces and 37 spaces will be provided. Proposed lighting will be building and pole
mounted. Signage will be building mounted with a pole mounted sign at the southwest corner. Solid waste
disposal will be provided by a screened dumpster along the side of the building. Landscaping will be
located throughout the parking lot and in the bio retention ponds. Forestation for this parcel was
addressed by way of a subdivision approval in 2006. All agency approvals have been received except for
the Health Department. Well testing is being performed and will be completed as weather conditions
allow.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Goetz made a motion to grant staff the authority to approve the site plan pending
Health Department approval. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and unanimously approved.
OTHER BUSINESS
Update of Staff Approvals
Mr. Holloway distributed a written report to Commission members and noted the following Land
Development projects: 3 inspection and maintenance agreements; 2 simplified plats; 11 standard grading
plans; 6 standard stormwater plans; 2 subdivision replats; and 2 traffic impact studies.
Demolition Permit [2019-04949]
Ms. Baker presented a demolition permit application for property located at 55 West Oak Ridge Drive
(former Review & Herald Publishing Company property). She explained that anytime a demolition permit
is submitted for an historic resource, the application is reviewed by the Historic District Commission.
Various criteria are used in analyzing the property and in making their recommendation. The demolition
permit does not cover the main building, only the existing farmhouse and barn located on the property.
The applicant is proposing a commercial development on the property. The applicant appeared before
the Historic District Commission (HDC) at its January 8th meeting (copies of minutes provided to the
Planning Commission members) stating reasons why the demolition is necessary. The HDC reviewed the
application and pertinent information and ultimately opposed the demolition permit. Because the HDC
opposed the application, the Planning Commission must review it and make a recommendation. The
County does not currently have a mechanism in place to stop the demolition. Ms. Baker then introduced
Mr. Tom Clemens, Chairman of the HDC.
Mr. Clemens stated that the HDC was not given a specific reason for the demolition. Ultimately, the
applicant admitted that the space was needed for parking. Mr. Clemens noted that the applicant would
not reveal the plans for the property and the Commission felt it was being asked to make its decision
without having all the facts. HDC members asked to sign a NDA (non-disclosure agreement); however, the
developer stated that was not within their timeline.
Mr. Clemens stated that the house is very old and was owned and lived in by several prominent families
in the County. He expressed his opinion that the barn is in excellent condition and could be used for
storage. The developer has expressed interest in selling the salvageable materials from the site. The HDC
also suggested subdividing and selling the two structures along with a couple of acres of land for someone
to rehabilitate the structures. The developer was not interested in this approach because it did not fit into
their plans.
Discussion and Comments: Mr. Bowen expressed his opinion that there are numerous farmhouses like
this around the County, but there is nothing special about this one. While he is in favor of preserving
historic structures, he does not believe that every historic structure needs to be saved.
Mr. Clemens expressed his opinion that many of the structures that are over 100 years old are gone. He
noted that one of the largest industries in the County is heritage tourism, which contributes to the
economics of our area. Mr. Clemens expressed his belief that there is a finite number of historic structures
left in the County and once they are gone, the business will go away as well.
Mr. Kline asked what the zoning is on this property. It is currently zoned HI (Highway Interchange).
Ms. Baker explained that the developer has a multi-million dollar project that is facing some large hurdles
to make development work on this particular piece of property. There are extra storm water management
regulations that must be met because there will be a large impervious surface and forest conservation
requirements that will need to be met.
Mr. Kline expressed his opinion that property owners have the right to do what they want with their
property. If the property owner wants to demolish the structures, he should have a right to do that.
Members of the Planning Commission expressed their belief that historic resources should be preserved
in some instances; however, not every historic structure needs to be preserved. Members also believe
that property owners have the right to develop their property in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
All members agree that heritage tourism is a large economic boost for Washington County.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Kline made a motion to recommend approval of the demolition permit application
as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and unanimously approved with Commissioner
Wagner abstaining from the vote.
Discussion of Demolition Permit Process
Ms. Baker introduced Mr. Ralph Young and Ms. Linda Irvin-Craig, co-chairs of the Historical Advisory
Commission. She explained that the HDC and the Historical Advisory Commission have been working
together to develop some changes to the current Demolition Permit Process. Ms. Baker noted that the
County currently has 3,720 individual historic resources. These resources are broken down into five
categories, which include: buildings, districts, objects, sites and structures. This does not include all of the
contributing resources in the various historic districts. Of the 3,720 historic resources, 342 have a status
of demolished, deteriorated or in ruins. Between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2019, Washington
County issued 244 demolition permits; 28 were flagged as having an historic resource somewhere on the
property. Twenty of the 28 permits were issued on resources listed in the County’s Historic Inventory.
The two commissions are proposing a delay in issuing a building permit when a demolition permit for a
historic structure was not properly obtained. Ms. Baker provided a flowchart of the process. The 90-day
alternative exploration period would begin immediately after the HDC’s review. This period would allow
the Commission to discuss alternatives to demolition of the resource. The second proposal is to increase
the fines for demolition of historic resources without a permit. Currently the fee is $100; the proposal is
to increase the fee to $1,000. These proposals have been presented to the Board of County
Commissioners; however, the Commissioners asked that the Planning Commission review these policies
and provide comment.
Mr. Clemens explained that the current fee to obtain a demolition permit is $50.00; the violation fee is
$100.00. It is believed that more people would follow the process if the fee violation is increased and a
one year waiting period for a construction permit is enforced.
Discussion and Comments: Mr. Bowen asked if there is currently a process to deny a demolition permit.
Ms. Baker stated there is not a process to deny a demolition permit.
Commissioner Wagner asked for clarification of the one-year waiting period. Ms. Baker stated that the
permit would only be withheld if an historic structure is demolished on the property without a demolition
permit.
Mr. Wiley expressed his concern regarding the alternative exploration period being proposed. He pointed
out that the developer is investing in the property and taking all the risks of the investment. Ms. Irvin-
Craig noted that the Commissions are trying to find ways to educate property owners/developers in
rehabilitation and/or re-use of historic structures. She stated that it takes time to find the resources to
help people save historic resources. There are people willing to demolish a structure if they are able to
salvage the materials, such as wood beams, windows, etc. but it takes time to discuss these alternatives
with the property owners/developers and contact the parties interested in salvaging these types of
materials.
There was a brief discussion regarding tax credits that people can get for restoration of historic resources.
The Historic Advisory Commission is in the process of developing a brochure explaining the various credits
available. The Commission intends to provide this brochure to various organizations around the County,
such as realtors, visitor’s bureaus, County offices, etc.
Mr. Kline is opposed to both the one-year waiting period for demolition of an historic resource without a
permit and the $1,000 violation fee for demolition without a permit. He gave some examples where there
could be unintended consequences for both of these situations.
Planning Commission members would like more time to consider the proposals. It was decided that these
proposals should be reconsidered by the HDC and the HAC and new proposals brought back to the
Planning Commission at a later date.
-ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Goetz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kline and
so ordered by the Chairman.
-UPCOMING MEETINGS
1. Monday, March 2, 2020, 7:00 p.m., Washington County Planning Commission regular
meeting, Washington County Administration Building, 100 W. Washington Street, Room
2000, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Respectfully submitted,
Clint Wiley, Chairman
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WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
March 2, 2020
The Washington County Planning Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 2,
2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington County Administration Building, 100 W. Washington Street, Room
2000, Hagerstown, MD.
Commission members present at the meeting were: Clint Wiley, Denny Reeder, Drew Bowen, BJ Goetz,
David Kline, Jeremiah Weddle and Ex-officio County Commissioner Randall Wagner. Staff members
present were: Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning: Jill Baker, Director; Travis Allen,
Comprehensive Planner; and Debra Eckard, Administrative Assistant; Washington County Department of
Plan Review & Permitting: Ashley Holloway, Director; Rebecca Calimer, Chief of Plan Review; and Lisa
Kelly, Senior Planner.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
Motion and Vote: Mr. Bowen made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 3, 2020 meeting as
presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kline and unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS
RZ-19-007 – WALCZ, LLC Recommendation
Mr. Allen reminded Commission members that a public information meeting was held on February 3rd for
a proposed map amendment application for property located at 14624 National Pike in Clear Spring. The
applicant is requesting the extension of a Rural Business floating zone onto an adjacent parcel of land
which is .88 acres in size. The property is currently zoned Agricultural Rural – A(R). Mr. Allen noted that
only one person, Mr. John Barr, spoke during the public information meeting and he was in favor of the
proposed amendment. No other verbal or written comments have been received.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Goetz made a motion to recommend approval of the proposed map amendment
to the Board of County Commissioners. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kline and unanimously approved
with Commissioner Wagner abstaining from the vote.
Mr. Wiley announced that two additional items have been added to the evening’s agenda under Other
Business: Adkins Automotive (change to a site plan) and a discussion regarding the Workshop with the
Historic District Commission regarding the Demolition Permit Process.
-NEW BUSINESS
MODIFICATIONS
PR Valley Anchor-S LLC [OM-20-002]
Ms. Kelly presented for review and approval a modification request to create a lot with existing businesses
(BJ’s Brewhouse, Sleep Number, and Verizon retail store) that have road frontage but ingress/egress is
not public and a request for approval of off-site parking. The lot would be 1.44 acres in size. The off-site
parking would across Valley Mall Road.
Discussion and Comment: Mr. Steve Cvijanovich of Fox & Associates, Inc., the consultant, gave a brief
history of the property and changes previously made at the Valley Mall. He spoke briefly about the off-
site parking and noted that there are pedestrian crossing areas across Valley Mall Road.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Kline made a motion to approve the modification request as presented and to
grant staff the authority to approve the final plat. The motion was seconded by Mr. Goetz and
unanimously approved.
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SITE PLANS
St. James School – Turner Athletic Center [SP-19-020]
Ms. Kelly presented for review and approval a site plan for the St. James School Turner Athletic Center
located along the east side of College Road. The developer is proposing to construct a 44,436 square foot
addition to the Alumni Hall Field House for athletic and other special events. The addition would house
the new basketball arena with spectator seating, locker rooms, offices and meeting space for athletes. It
will connect to Alumni Hall via a breezeway. The hours of operation will be 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. A total of 88
parking spaces and one existing loading area will be provided for use. The Washington County Department
of Water Quality provides water and sewer to the site. There is an existing sign with new building mounted
signs proposed. Lighting will be wall mounted and pole mounted within the parking lot. There will be two
to three delivery trucks per week. Solid waste will be collected inside and moved to existing screened
dumpsters. Sidewalks are proposed in the front and along the side of the building to serve parking lots.
Landscaping is proposed along the front of the building adjacent to the new patio and in the bio-retention
ponds. Forestation requirements are being met by paying the fee-in-lieu in the amount of $914.76. All
agency approvals have been received.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Kline made a motion to approve the site plan as presented. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Weddle and unanimously approved.
Delivery Station Program DBA7 [SP-19-036]
Ms. Kelly presented for review and approval a site plan for a proposed warehouse and package
distribution center for Amazon Distribution in an existing 167,298 square foot building located at 16604
Industrial Lane (the former Lenox site). The property is currently zoned PI – Planned Industrial and is 15.37
acres in size. An overhead canopy with concrete pad will be added. There will be four entrances off
Industrial Lane: one for employee parking, two for delivery vans arrival/departure, and one for truck
deliveries. Van arrivals and departures will be daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours of operation will be 24
hours a day, 7 days a week with 100 employees each shift. Total parking spaces will be 204 spaces. Public
water will be provided by the City of Hagerstown and public sewer will be provided by the County. Lighting
will be building mounted and pole mounted throughout the parking area. Signage will be building
mounted as well as a monument sign along Industrial Lane. Landscaping will be installed around the
building and throughout the parking lot. There will be a dumpster for trash collection. Forestation
requirements will be addressed by paying the fee-in-lieu in the amount of $6,403.32. Approvals from the
Engineering Department, Soil Conservation District and City of Hagerstown Water Department are
pending; all other agencies approvals have been received.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Reeder made a motion to approve the site plan as presented and to grant staff the
authority for final approval contingent upon receiving final approval from the Engineering Department,
Soil Conservation District and City of Hagerstown Water Department. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Bowen and unanimously approved.
OTHER BUSINESS
Black Rock PUD [DP-13-001]
Ms. Calimer presented for review an amendment to the approved development plan for Black Rock PUD.
Staff is seeking the Commission’s determination if the change is a minor or major change to the final
development plan. The development is located north of Mt. Aetna Road and east of Robinwood Drive.
The developer is also requesting a modification for an additional panhandle lot. A request was granted in
2013 to allow three panhandle lots. The developer is proposing to consolidate the forest easement in one
area. The previously platted open space will be relocated and an additional lot will be placed in that
location.
Mr. Gordon Poffenberger of Fox & Associates, Inc., the consultant, gave a brief description of the proposal.
He noted the previously recorded forest easements across the back of several lots have been eliminated.
There was a brief discussion regarding the shared access and maintenance of that access by the property
owners. This will be noted on the plat.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Kline made a motion to consider this a minor change to the final development plan.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Weddle and unanimously approved.
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Motion and Vote: Mr. Reeder made a motion to approve the additional panhandle as presented and
requested that Staff confirm there is a note on the final plat regarding the maintenance of the shared
access. The motion was seconded by Mr. Goetz.
Mr. Reeder amended his motion to grant staff the authority to approve the final subdivision plat. That
motion was seconded by Mr. Weddle and both motions were unanimously approved.
Proposed Text Amendment
Ms. Baker presented for review a proposed text amendment for short-term residential rentals (Airbnb,
VRBO). She noted that the short-term residential rentals would be a permitted use in the A(R) –
Agricultural Rural, EC – Environmental Conservation, and P – Preservation zoning districts. It would be a
special exception use in the RV – Rural Village, RT – Residential Transition, RS – Residential Suburban, RU
– Residential Urban, and RM – Residential Multi-Family zoning districts. Short-term residential rentals
would be a permitted use in the BL – Business Local, BG – Business General, and SED – Special Economic
Development zoning districts. Also included in the text amendment is a definition for a short-term
residential rental. No site plan will be required; however, off-street parking must be provided.
There was a brief discussion regarding the length of time for a rental. By consensus, the Commission
decided to change the language to 30 days.
Update of Staff Approvals
Mr. Holloway distributed a written report to Commission members and noted the following for Land
Development projects: 8 inspection and maintenance agreements; 5 site plans; 3 standard grading plans;
3 public works agreements; and 1 traffic impact study.
Adkins Automotive
Mr. Holloway presented a proposed change to the site plan for Adkins Automotive located at 9920 Crystal
Falls Drive. The property was granted the RB (Rural Business) floating zone in 2014. Variances were
granted in October 2015 for the first commercial building [AP-2015-031] for side yard and front yard
setbacks and a setback for placement of a free-standing sign. The owner is now proposing to construct a
4,200 square foot commercial building for fire engine truck repair. If the site plan is approved, Mr. Adkins
will be required to go before the Board of Zoning Appeals for side yard variances for the second
commercial building.
Discussion and Comments: Mr. Kline expressed his opinion that the applicant should not be required to
plant trees because the property is in a wooded area. Ms. Baker clarified that the previously planted trees
were not for forest conservation but to provide a landscaping buffer for the neighboring residential areas.
Mr. Holloway stated that his department would review the need for additional landscaping once the site
plan has been submitted.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Kline made a motion to approve the change to the site plan as presented. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Wagner and unanimously approved.
Discussion of Workshop with HDC
Mr. Kline expressed his opinion that the Historic District Commission is a special interest group. He
believes that developers and builders should have the opportunity to present their side of the proposed
demolition permit process. Mr. Kline is opposed to having a “private workshop meeting with a special
interest group to come in and promote their agenda”. He believes the Commission is being used and
manipulated and pushed to advance a process without hearing all sides of the story.
Mr. Wiley expressed his opinion that the process is being “politicized” by the newspaper and Preservation
Maryland. Mr. Kline agreed.
Mr. Goetz expressed his opinion that there is a difference between a special interest group and a
Commission that has influence as to whether something moves on in the process or has to go down a
different path in the process.
There was a brief discussion concerning the intent of the workshop and what is to be accomplished.
Commissioner Wagner believes the HDC is looking for recommendations to present to the County
Commissioners to tighten the demolition permit process. Mr. Kline stated he is generally opposed to more
government regulation because the regulation can be “weaponized” by somebody with an agenda.
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Mr. Wiley noted that the historic sites inventory is more than 30 years old and suggested it should be
updated before any decisions or recommendations are made.
Mr. Weddle expressed his opinion that historic preservation should follow ag land preservation seeking
funding to preserve the historic resources.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Weddle made a motion that the workshop should be canceled until the Historic
District Commission has its data up to date. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kline and unanimously
approved with Commissioner Wagner abstaining from the vote.
-ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Bowen made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Goetz
and so ordered by the Chairman.
-UPCOMING MEETINGS
1. Monday, April 6, 2020, 7:00 p.m., Washington County Planning Commission rezoning public
information and regular meeting, Washington County Administration Building, 100 W.
Washington Street, Room 2000, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Respectfully submitted,
Clint Wiley, Chairman
THE LAW OFFICE OF
ZACHARY J. KIEFFER LIC
November 26, 2019
Re. Justification Statement. 14624 National Pike, Clear Spring, MD 21722 (the
"Property'); Rural Business (RB) District Application
REQUEST
Application is made by WALZC, LLC (the "Applicant") for a Map Amendment to the
current Washington County Zoning Map amending the Property (Tax Map 0035, Parcel 0073) to
expand the existing RB District "floating zone", incorporating Applicant's contemplated addition
thereto. The RB District overlay will allow Willie Eby, owner of Mt. Tabor Builders, Inc. and
member of the Applicant, to expand the footprint of his business, and improve the property by
adding an accessory storage building, as a permitted use in the RB District, as indicated in
Article 3, Table 3.3(1) of the Washington County Zoning Ordinance (the "Ordinance").
BACKGROUND
The Property is located at 14624 National Pike, Clear Spring, Maryland. The Applicant
claims title to the Property by virtue of a Deed dated February 13, 2012 and recorded among the
Land Records of Washington County at Liber 4230, folio 0161. The Property is more
particularly shown on the Preliminary/Final Plat of Subdivision Lots 1 and 2 for Matthew and
Eileen Eby recorded at Plat No. 8126, among the Plat Records of Washington County, Maryland.
The Property is zoned A(R) Agricultural Rural and overlaid with the RB District floating zone.
Improvements to the Property consist of an existing office building, garages and blacktop drive
and parking area.
The Applicant has contracted with David and Elizabeth Miller, the owners of certain
adjacent real property, for the acquisition of+/- 0.88 acres of their adjacent parcel (the "Miller
Property"). The Property, combined with the Miller Property is more particularly shown on the
plat entitled "Simplified Subdivision of Parcel A for WALZC, LLC", dated October 15, 2019,
prepared by Frederick Seibert and Associations, Inc. and recorded among the Plat Records of
Washington County, Maryland at Plat No. 11015. Plat No. 11015 is attached hereto as "Exhibit
A".
19405 Emerald Square, Suite 2100 Office 202, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Office: 240-513-4332
Email: zachgzkiefferlaw.com
www.zkiefferlaw.com
JUSTIFICATION
The purpose of the RB District is "...to permit the continuation and development of businesses
that support the agricultural industry and farming community, serve the needs of the rural
residential population, provide for recreation and tourism opportunities and to establish locations
for businesses and facilities not otherwise permitted in the rural areas of the County"
(Ordinance, Article 5E-"RB" Rural Business District) Enlarging the existing RB District to
include the Miller Property and permitting the proposed use, as shown on the "Rezoning Exhibit
for WALZC, LLC" created by Frederick Seibert & Associates, Inc., dated November 14, 2019,
and attached hereto and incorporated herein as "Exhibit B", will allow the expansion of Mr.
Eby's business and the construction of a permitted accessory equipment storage building (the
"Storage Building"). Without the extension of the RB District, construction of the Storage
Building, as an accessory to Mt. Tabor Builder's business office, would otherwise be prohibited
on a parcel zoned Agricultural Rural.
The proposed Map Amendment sought by the Applicant satisfies the Bulk Regulations
required by the Ordinance for an RB District overlay as more specifically shown on Exhibit A:
a. Lot Size: Minimum 40,000 sf — the Property contains +/- 1.51 acres or +/-
65,775.6 sf.
b. Front Yard Building Setback: 40 feet from a Minor Collector or Local Public
Road Right of Way or 50 feet from a Major Collector or Arterial Public Road
Right of Way- shown on Exhibit B.
c. Side and Rear Yard Building Setbacks: 50 feet from a property zoned for or
occupied by a Residential Land Use; 25 feet from a property zoned for or
occupied by a Non -Residential Land Use -as shown on Exhibit B.
d. Height: No proposed or existing structure is or shall be greater than 35 feet.
e. Lot Coverage: Maximum 65%. The footprint of the Buildings is less than
65% of the area of the Property.
f. Parking: No additional parking is contemplated in connection with this
application. All off-street parking facilities shall be in accordance with Article
22, Division I of the Ordinance.
g. Signage: Though additional signage is proposed at this time, any subsequent
signage shall conform to the requirements set forth in Section 22.23 of the
Ordinance.
h. Lighting: Any and all building mounted or freestanding lighting shall be
constructed so that light and glare are directed toward the ground.
i. As shown on Exhibit B, outside storage of materials is not contemplated.
Future outside storage, if intended, will be part of the final site plan
submission.
j. Screening: Trash, refuse or recycling receptacles shall be screened from
public view.
2. The proposed RB District is not within any designated growth area identified in the
Washington County Comprehensive Plan.
3. The drive -way on the Property will remain the ingress/egress point to access National
Pike. National Pike is classified as a State Road with adequate site lines for ingress
and egress to the Property. No improvements to the existing drive -ways are
contemplated at this time, as the addition of the Miller Property to the Property is not
anticipated to create additional trips to and from the Property. The surface area
around the Storage Building will be gravel. Any improvements to the existing drive
will be done in accordance with all applicable statutes, rules and regulations.
4. A septic area for the Property was platted on Plat No. 8126. Further, the Applicant
does not intend to expand the septic reserve area. Any change in the Applicant's plans
will be addressed as part of Applicant's final site plan submission. The Property is not
in the 100-year flood plain.
5. The location of the proposed RB Overlay would comport with existing land uses. The
Property is zoned A(R) with the RB Overlay and this application merely contemplates
an extension of that RB Overlay to adjacent land. Directly adjacent to the Property,
on the south side of National Pike, sits another parcel with the RB Overlay. A third
parcel with the RB Overlay sits approximately 1,000 feet to the west of the Property.
Expanding the RB Overlay to the Miller Property will not burden the community with
an incompatible use. The end result of this application will be the construction of the
Storage Building, as an accessory structure to Mr. Eby's business, which is a
permitted use. The Storage Building is not expected to increase the daily number of
trips to and from the Property. Nor will the addition of the Storage Building intensify
the existing use on the Property. Further, the Storage Building will likely be in the
style of any number of ordinary detached buildings found on commercial properties
throughout the County.
The Applicant's proposed RB District and contemplated use is compatible with the
existing land uses on the adjacent and nearby parcels surrounding the Property. The
relative low intensity of the use of the Storage Building further points to the proposed
RB District's compatibility with existing land uses. Applicant's proposed use will be
consistent with the purpose of the RB District and satisfies the elements and criteria
necessary to approve the RB District overlay on the Property. Applicant respectfully
requests that this application be granted and allowed to proceed to final site plan
approval.
Very Truly Yours,
Zachary J. Kieffer
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County
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING I LAND PRESERVATION I FOREST CONSERVATION I GIS
January 3, 2020
Application for Map Amendment
Staff Report and Analysis
Case #: RZ-19-007
Property Owner(s)
David and Elizabeth Miller
Applicant(s)
WALZC, LLC (Contract purchaser)
Location
North side of U.S. 40, % mi east of Spickler Rd
Election District
#23 — Wilson
Comprehensive Plan
Designation
Agriculture
Zoning Map
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Parcel(s)
P. 73
Acreage
88 acres (Parcel A extension of RB overlay)
Existing Zoning
Agricultural, Rural
Requested Zoning
Agricultural, Rural with Rural Business (RB) overlay
Date of Hearing
February 3, 2020
I. Background Information
a. Location and Description of Subject Properties
The subject parcel is located on the north side
of National Pike (U.S. 40) between Spickler Rd
and Rocky Fountain Lane west of the Rural
Village of Wilson. The property subject to this
rezoning encompasses .88 acres of land
(Parcel A) on Parcel 71 (.88 acres) and is
under contract purchase from current property
owners David and Elizabeth Miller ("Miller
Property). An existing Rural Business Overlay
District currently extends over adjoining parcel
73, which consist of Lot 1 (.72 acres) and Lot 2
(.57 acres). Lots 1 & 2 serve as the location
for Mt. Tabor Builders. These properties are
improved by an office building, garages and
paved driveway and parking area.
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b. Rural Business Floating Zone Purpose and Criteria
The Rural Business Zoning District (RB) is established to permit the continuation and
development of businesses that support the agricultural industry and farming community, serve
the needs of the rural residential population, provide for recreation and tourism opportunities,
and to establish locations for businesses and facilities not otherwise permitted in the rural areas
of the County. It is established as a "floating zone" which may be located on any parcel in an
Agricultural, Environmental Conservation, Preservation or Rural Village Zoning District. A
floating zone is a zoning district that delineates conditions which must be met before that zoning
district can be approved for an existing piece of land.
Section 5EA of the Rural Business Zoning District describes the criteria that must be met for the
establishment of a new Rural Business Zoning District. These criteria include:
1. The proposed RB District is not within any designated growth area identified
in the Washington County Comprehensive Plan;
2. The proposed RB District has safe and usable road access on a road that
meets the standards under the "Policy of Determining Adequacy of Existing
Roads." In addition, a traffic study may be required where the proposed
business, activity or facility generates 25 or more peak hour trips or where
40% of the estimated vehicle trips are anticipated to be commercial truck
traffic;
3. Onsite issues relating to sewage disposal, water supply, stormwater
management, floodplains, etc. can be adequately addressed; and
4. The location of an RB District would not be incompatible with existing land
uses, cultural or historic resources, or agricultural preservation efforts in the
vicinity of the proposed district.
Section 5E.6c further expands upon the above noted criteria in describing the basis for which
the Planning Commission should base its recommendation to the Board of County
Commissioners upon after the Public Information Meeting including:
1. The proposed district will accomplish the purpose of the RB District;
2. The proposed site development meets criteria identified in Section 5EA of
this Article;
3. The roads providing access to the site are appropriate for serving the
business -related traffic generated by the proposed RB land use;
4. Adequate sight distance along roads can be provided at proposed points of
access;
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5. The proposed landscaped areas can provide adequate buffering of the
proposed RB land use from existing land uses in the vicinity;
6. The proposed land use is not of a scale, intensity or character that would be
incompatible with adjacent land uses or structures.
To be established, RB districts must also meet bulk requirements outlined in Article 5E.5. A
preliminary site plan which addresses the elements noted above and other criteria in 5E.6.a(3)
in greater detail is also a required part of the application process. Finally, approval of the
application to create an RB District shall only be for the use identified on the application and
preliminary site plan. An approved RB District covers only the portion of the parcel or lot
identified in the application. Changes to the use, intensity or area covered by an approved RB
District shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission. A new public hearing may be required
to approve the changed use.
II. Staff Analysis
The staff analysis of the proposed rezoning will utilize the criteria outlined in the previous
section of this report to determine the suitability of applying a newly created RB floating zone in
the designated location.
1. The proposed district will accomplish the purpose of the RB District;
As this application represents simply extending the existing RB District on Lot 1 that was
approved in 2015, it stands to reason that the accessory use which would be covered by the
enlarged RB District would also accomplish the state purpose of floating zone. The proposed
storage facility would otherwise not be a permitted land use in the underlying Agricultural Rural
Zoning District.
2. The proposed RB District is not within any designated growth area identified in
the Washington County Comprehensive Plan;
The proposed site of this rezoning is located in the Rural Area of Washington County outside of
any growth areas designated by the Comprehensive Plan.
3. Road and Traffic Considerations
a. Traffic Generation
As an accessory use to the principal structure located on adjacent Lot 1, the extension of
the current RB District onto the adjacent Miller property is estimated by the Applicant in their
Exhibit B to generate less than ten trips per day resulting from the creating of the storage
building. Additionally, as an office storage facility, the proposed use is unlikely to generate
commercial truck traffic to the site. This trip generation estimate falls below the requirements of
the RB District which necessitate a traffic study when the proposed business, activity or facility
generates 25 or more peak hour trips or where 40,00 of the estimated vehicle trips are
anticipated to be commercial truck traffic.
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Traffic counts on County and State roads in the vicinity of the rezoning site provide
limited information traffic flow or congestion that might be impacted an expanded business at
this location. Single day traffic counts were collected for one 24-hour period in both 2008 and
2016 on Spickler Road near its intersection with U.S. 40. Slightly more than 700 vehicles were
recorded at this location in both years. SHA does not maintain a permanent traffic counter in
the immediate vicinity of the site. The closest is located 1 mile away on St. Paul Road where
annual average daily traffic (AADT) has grown at a rate of less than 1% per year since 2000
from approximately 2,300 AADT to roughly 2,600 AADT in 2018.
b. Road and Site Circulation Improvements
The existing driveway in its current state on Lot 1 is anticipated by the applicant to
continue serving as the point of ingress and egress for access to Mt. Tabor Builders. The
business is located on U.S. 40, which is classified as a minor arterial in the Transportation
Element of the County's 2002 Comprehensive Plan. Minor arterials serve a mean ADT of
2,000-5,000 vehicles in rural areas such as this. The storage building on the Miller property will
be surrounded by a gravel parking lot.
A review of the County's 10-Year CIP and the State Highway Administration's
Consolidated Transportation Plan did not note any road improvements in the vicinity of this
proposed rezoning that affect road capacity or traffic flow. The Highway Plan in the 2002
Comprehensive Plan and HEPMPO's LRTP also did not indicate any immediate road
improvements in the vicinity.
4. Site Planning Considerations
a. Water
The proposed rezoning site is designated as W-7 in the 2009 Water and Sewer Plan
with no planned connected to public water. Therefore, the wells depicted on Washington
County Plat 8126 on Lots 1 & 2 would continue to serve the proposed rezoning site. As a
building anticipated to be used for storage purposes, water use from the new building on the
Miller property would likely be minimal. Well locations are approved by the Washington County
Health Department, The Health Department is also responsible for monitoring wells for water
quality issues.
b. Sewer
The proposed rezoning site is designated as S-7 in the 2009 Water and Sewer Plan with
no planned connected to public sewer. Therefore, the site would continue to utilize the on -site
septic system found on Washington County Plat 8126 for sewage disposal. Expansion of the
existing septic reserve area is not presently anticipated, according to the applicant.
The Washington County Health Department is responsible for approving the location and
method of sewage disposal on individual properties in the County. Upon reviewing the
application, the Health Department has offered the following comment on the proposed
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rezoning: "The septic reserve area has been compromised. Any expansion of the
business or change in (land) use (would) require this to be addressed."
c. Stormwater Management
A bioretenion pond is proposed in the northwest corner of the Miller Property on the preliminary
site plan to capture stormwater from the storage facility. A gravel parking lot will surround the
building.
d. Floodplain
The proposed rezoning site does not contain floodplain.
e. Bulk Regulations
The proposed use is anticipated to comply with all bulk regulations outlined in the RB Zoning
District, including lot size, setbacks, height limitations, lot coverage, parking, signage, lighting,
material storage and screening. Further detail about each of these individual items can be
found in the applicant's Justification Statement.
5. Compatibility with Adjacent Land Uses
a. Land Use in the Vicinity
Zoning in the vicinity of this proposed rezoning is heavily agricultural and the
surrounding lands constitute some of the better farm land in the County. Land use along
National Pike in the immediate area is comprised mostly of small residential lots fronting the
highway. Scattered commercial uses can be found in the vicinity, particularly in the Rural
Village of Wilson where there is a General Store and Sweetsies Eats and Treats. The
Hagerstown Speedway is across Conococheague Creek, along with Zach Greenlee's
restaurant. Myers Building Systems is found directly across U.S. 40 from the site.
The Rural Business Overlay Zone has been applied to a number of properties in the
vicinity. As mentioned, Mt. Tabor Builders, which presently occupies parcel 73, already has the
RB designation. This is also the case for Miller's Farmstead, a wedding an events reception
facility located at Spickler Road and U.S. 40; Myers Building Systems, Sweetsies and the
Wilson General Store. All properties mentioned are within 1 mile of the proposed rezoning site.
b. Historic Resources
There are 8 existing historic sites in the vicinity of this proposed rezoning that should be
considered in evaluating. Three of the eight are located within approximately'% mile west of the
site near the intersection of U.S. 40 and Spickler Road. Three others are located approximately
/z mile south of the site across U.S. 40 near 1-70 West. These six sites are documented on the
Maryland Historic Sites Inventory by the Maryland Historical Trust but were not recommended
for listing as National Historic Register Properties. They are described in the inventory as
follows:
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• WA-V-065: "Rocky Fountain Farm"
Early 19'h century vernacular farm complex including large stone dwelling built in two sections, a
log house sheathed with German Siding, a stone spring house and large stone end bank barn.
• WA-V-098: "Bloyer House"
Mid-191h century small farmstead including large, 2-story brick home that may have served as
an inn or Tavern along the historic National Pike, small frame bank barn and wagon shed.
• WA-V-099: "Carriage Factory"
Late-191h century vernacular farm complex including German sided frame house, large frame
barn and numerous outbuildings. Reported to have been a production place for horse drawn
carriages.
• WA-V-112: "Mid-1911 Century House"
Mid-19'h century vernacular 2-story brick house.
• WA-V-114: "Brick Farmhouse"
Mid-191h century farm complex including 2-story brick home, log smoke house, frame out kitchen
and other outbuildings. Evidence of old road predating U.S. 40 that served several area farms.
• WA-V-192: "Brick House"
Late-19th century 2-story brick home.
Two other historic sites are located approximately 3/4 mile east in the Rural Village of
Wilson. These two sites are National Historic Register Properties described as:
• WA-V-007: "Wilson School"
Mid-1911 century school house built by local merchant Rufus Wilson that was incorporated into
County's public education system in 1890s. Remained in use until 1950 and was the last
operating one -room school house in the County.
• WA-V-074 "Rufus Wilson Complex"
Mid -Late 19'h century rural commercial complex which comprised the small rural settlement of
Conococheague on National Pike. The buildings include a general store with attached feed
room, post office, 2'/z story limestone dwelling, carriage house, bank barn and small corn crib.
The rural commercial complex served the local community and travelers on the National Road
in the latter half of the 19'h century.
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c. Agricultural Land Preservation
The proposed rezoning site does fall within the County's Priority Preservation Area (PPA).
Properties within a PPA are considered as potential targets for State or local agricultural land
preservation programs to ensure the continued viability of this industry in Washington County.
Immediately adjacent to the Miller property is the Myers Charolais Ag District (AD-96-
004). The Ag District program encourages landowners to voluntarily enter into an Ag District in
which it is agreed that the land will not be developed for a period of five years. In return for the
restrictions, the landowner receives protections from nuisance complaints, becomes eligible to
sell development rights easements through the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation
Program and receives a tax credit on all County property taxes associated with agricultural land
and buildings, as well as up to $711 toward property taxes on dwellings.
While numerous Ag Districts are located in the vicinity of the proposed rezoning site,
particularly to the north, AD-96-004 is the only one which lies immediately adjacent to the site.
The removal of less than 1 acre from the agricultural land comprising the Miller property
wouldn't necessarily remove the remaining acres on that property from consideration for
agricultural land preservation in the future. Therefore, the proposed rezoning wouldn't be
incompatible with this broader land use objective for the rural area.
6. Additional Considerations
a. Emergency Services
The Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company is the nearest emergency services provider to this
site, located approximately 3.5 miles west on U.S. 40 in the Town of Clear Spring.
b. Comprehensive Plan
The 2002 Comprehensive Plan designated this site as falling within the Agriculture Policy
Area in its Land Use Plan. This Policy Area is primarily associated with the Great Hagerstown
Valley and includes the best soils for agricultural production. Rural businesses in this policy
area are limited but a permitted land use through the RB floating zone application process.
c. Hours of Operation, Employees
The anticipated hours of operation for the proposed use are Monday through Thursday, 8 am to
4 pm with three onsite employees.
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Based on the analysis provided above, Staff believes that there is sufficient evidence to
meet the criteria outlined in Article 5E in support of the application of a Rural Business floating
zone to the subject area.
Respectfully submitted,
Travis Allen
Comprehensive Planner
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING I LAND PRESERVATION I FOREST CONSERVATION I GIS
March 19, 2020
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APPLICATION FOR ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Property Owner(s)
Applicant(s)
Location
Election District
Comprehensive Plan Designation
Zoning Map
Parcel(s)
Acreage
Existing Zoning
Requested Zoning
Date of Meeting
David and Elizabeth Miller
WALZC, LLC (Contract purchaser)
North side of US 40, Y4 mi. east of Spickler Road
#23 - Wilson
Agriculture
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P. 73
.88 acres (Parcel A extension of RB overlay)
Agriculture Rural
Agriculture Rural with Rural Business (RB) floating zone
February 3, 2020
The Washington County Planning Commission took action at its regular meeting held on Monday, March
2, 2020 to recommend approval of Map Amendment RZ-19-007 to the Board of County Commissioners.
The Commission considered the application, the supporting documentation submitted with the
application, and the applicant's presentation during the public rezoning information meeting. The
Commission also considered the Staff Report and Analysis, comments of interested parties received by
the Planning Commission and the specific items for consideration of Section 5E.6.c in the Zoning
Ordinance. Based upon this information, the Planning Commission finds that the application can meet
criteria set forth in Section 5E4.b of the County's Zoning Ordinance to establish the RB district in this
location; and, therefore, recommend approval of the application.
Copies of the application, Staff Report and Analysis, and minutes of the Planning Commission's February
3, 2020 public rezoning meeting and the March 2, 2020 regular meeting are attached.
Respectfully
' submitted,
Jill L Baker, Director
Washington County Department of
Planning & Zoning
JLB/TMA/dse
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Kirk Downey, County Attorney
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Open Session Item
SUBJECT: 2020-2021 Property and Casualty Insurance Renewals
PRESENTATION DATE: June 16, 2020
PRESENTATION BY: Tracy McCammon, Risk Management Coordinator and Anthony Davis, Aon
Risk Solutions
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to renew the liability policies with Travelers Insurance
Company, the property and equipment policies with Local Government Insurance Trust and the airport
liability policy with Global Aerospace.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: Renewal quotes from insurance carriers are reflected on the attached premium
comparison. The premiums are slightly above the projected FY 2021 budget.
DISCUSSION: The casualty marketplace is continuing to harden. Carriers are looking for rate
increases as well as pulling back in capacity. Large fleet programs with losses are seeing the largest
rate increase and many are receiving non-renewal notices. Also, COVID-19 has had an impact on the
marketplace, creating uncertainty. Our cyber and automobile premiums have seen a significant change
in premium.
FISCAL IMPACT: Premiums for FY 2021 are $1,337,986
CONCURRENCES: Rachel Brown, Human Resources Director and Sara Greaves, CFO
ALTERNATIVES: Lapse of insurance policies
ATTACHMENTS: Premium comparison
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: None
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Line of Coverage FY2020
FY2021 %
%
Travelers
Pkg – Auto Liability (Incl. Buses) $381,507 $445,818 $64,311 16.9%
Pkg - Auto PD (Incl. Buses) $78,841 $97,020 $18,179 23.1% $ 79,097 0.3%
Pkg – GL, Liquor, Products, EBL $135,094 $141,495 $6,401 4.7%
Pkg – Law (Incl. Dispatch E&O) $193,940 $199,300 $5,360 2.8%
Pkg - Excess Liability $81,943 $86,209 $4,266 5.2%
Pkg – Management Liability $34,857 $35,698 $841 2.4%
Pkg – Employment Practice Liability (EPL) $54,912 $55,472 $560 1.0%
Pkg – Crime $6,044 $6,115 $71 1.2%
Pkg - CyberFirst $18,266 $22,484 $4,218 23.1%
$985,404 $1,089,611 $104,207 10.6% $1,071,688 8.8%
Airport Liability $13,995 $18,194 $4,199 30.0%
Property $190,676 $209,743 $19,067 10.0%
Inland Marine $9,710 $10,681 $971 10.0%
Boiler & Machinery $8,870 $9,757 $887 10.0%
$223,251 $248,375 $25,124 11.3% $ 248,375 11.3%
9.2%
**Increasing the deductible to $2,500 for physical
Average physical damage claims = 20 per year
Deductible with $2,500 and premium of $79,097 – total cost $129,097
Deductible with $1,000 and premium of $97,020 – total cost $117,020
The average claim count may not be all at-fault
accidents. In this case the claim would be subrogated
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Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Supplemental Resolution Reallocating a Portion of the Proceeds of the Public
Improvement Bonds of 2016
PRESENTATION DATE: June 16, 2020
PRESENTATION BY: Sara L. Greaves, Chief Financial Officer, and Lindsey A. Rader, Bond
Counsel
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the Resolution authorizing a reallocation of a
$316,618 portion of the proceeds of the County Commissioners of Washington County (the “County”)
Public Improvement Bonds of 2016 from a project identified as the “Conococheague WwTP – ENR
Upgrades” project to a project identified as the “Capacity Management Project”.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: On May 17, 2016, the County issued its County Commissioners of Washington
County Public Improvement Bonds of 2016 in the original aggregate principal amount of $20,635,000
(the “2016 PIBs”). Pursuant to Resolution No. RS-2016-05, adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners (the “Board”) on April 12, 2016 (the “2016 Resolution”), and materials that
accompanied the 2016 Resolution (the “2016 Accompanying Materials”), $6,054,000 of the proceeds
of the 2016 PIBs were originally allocated to a project identified as the “Conococheague WwTP – ENR
Upgrades” project. Unanticipated grant funds became available for such project, and the Board
approved a budget adjustment on May 5, 2020 reallocating $316,618 of the proceeds of the 2016 PIBs
originally allocated to the “Conococheague WwTP – ENR Upgrades” project to a project not
contemplated by the 2016 Resolution or the 2016 Accompanying Materials that is generally known as
the “Capacity Management Project”. Such approved budget adjustment recognized that a supplemental
resolution would be required.
DISCUSSION: The Resolution supplements the 2016 Resolution and the 2016 Accompanying
Materials to provide for the reallocation of a $316,618 portion of the proceeds of the 2016 PIBs from
the “Conococheague WwTP – ENR Upgrades” project to the “Capacity Management Project” as
authorized by the May 5, 2020 approved budget adjustment. The Resolution also authorizes County
officials to supplement the Tax Certificate and Compliance Agreement executed and delivered in
connection with the issuance of the 2016 PIBs to reflect such reallocation and to take other appropriate
actions in connection with such reallocation. The Resolution further recognizes that in accordance with
the 2016 Resolution, additional reallocations of proceeds of the 2016 PIBs may be made among the
projects identified in the 2016 Resolution and the 2016 Accompanying Materials, as supplemented, in
accordance with applicable budgetary procedures or applicable law (without further supplementing the
2016 Resolution or the 2016 Accompanying Materials), but that if the County desires to further
reallocate proceeds of the 2016 PIBs to projects not contemplated by the 2016 Resolution or the 2016
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
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Accompanying Materials (as supplemented by the Resolution), the County will need to comply with
applicable law, which likely will include adopting further supplemental resolutions.
FISCAL IMPACT: The County already holds the $316,618 proceeds of the 2016 PIBs to be
reallocated in accordance with the Resolution and the May 5, 2020 approved budget adjustment.
Resolution No. RS-2020-09, adopted by the Board on May 19, 2020 authorizing the issuance of the
contemplated Public Improvement Bonds of 2020 (the “2020 PIBs”), reduced the authorized original
aggregate par amount of the 2020 PIBs in anticipation of such reallocation.
CONCURRENCES: Interim County Administrator and County Attorney
ALTERNATIVES: If the Resolution is not approved, the proceeds of the 2016 PIBs may not be
reallocated as contemplated by the May 5, 2020 approved budget adjustment and it will be necessary
to reduce the scope of the Capacity Management Project or find additional funding sources.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
AUDIO/VISUAL NEEDS: N/A
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RESOLUTION NO. RS-2020-__
A RESOLUTION SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION NO. RS-2016-05
ADOPTED ON APRIL 12, 2016 (THE “2016 RESOLUTION”) AND THE 2016
ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS IDENTIFEID HEREIN, IN ORDER TO
PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE $20,635,000
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 2016 (THE “2016 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
BONDS”) ARE REALLOCATED AND MAY BE APPLIED TO A PROJECT
NOT ORIGINALLY CONTEMPLATED BY THE 2016 RESOLUTION AND
THE 2016 ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS THAT IS IDENTIFIED HEREIN
AS THE “CAPACITY MANAGEMENT PROJECT”; PROVIDING THAT THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY MAKE ANY NECESSARY
OR DESIRABLE FUTURE REALLOCATION OF PROCEEDS OF THE 2016
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS AMONG THE PROJECTS
CONTEMPLATED BY THE 2016 RESOLUTION AND THE 2016
ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS, AS SUPPLEMENTED HEREBY, BY
APPLICABLE COUNTY BUDGETARY PROCEDURES OR APPLICABLE
LAW; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS TO SUPPLEMENT AND
AMEND THE TAX CERTIFICATE AND COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT OF
THE COUNTY DATED MAY 17, 2016 IN CONNECTION WITH THE
MATTERS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION; AND GENERALLY
PROVIDING FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE 2016
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS.
R E C I T A L S
Pursuant to the authority of Resolution No. RS-2016-05, adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners of Washington County (the “Board”) on April 12, 2016 (the “2016 Resolution”),
County Commissioners of Washington County (the “County”) on May 17, 2016 issued two
separate series of its general obligation bonds as follows: (i) “County Commissioners of
Washington County Public Improvement Bonds of 2016” issued in the aggregate principal amount
of $20,635,000 (the “2016 Public Improvement Bonds”) and (ii) “County Commissioners of
Washington County Refunding Bonds of 2016” issued in the aggregate principal amount of
$9,455,000. The 2016 Public Improvement Bonds were also issued under the authority of Chapter
60 of the Laws of Maryland of 2013 (the “2013 Act”) and Title 6 of the Code of Public Local Laws
of Washington County, Maryland (2007), as amended, as applicable (the “Water and Sewer Act”).
Capitalized terms used in these Recitals and not otherwise defined in the following Sections
of this Resolution shall have the meanings given to such terms in these Recitals. All capitalized
terms used herein but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to such terms in the 2016
Resolution.
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Section 3 of the 2016 Resolution provides that, subject to net original issue discount, if
any, and adjustments made in connection with the sale of the 2016 Public Improvement Bonds,
the projects and purposes on account of which the 2016 Public Improvement Bonds were issued
and the approximate amount of the par value of proceeds of the 2016 Public Improvement Bonds
allocated to each class of projects were identified as follows:
As described in Exhibit II (“Exhibit II”) to the Tax Certificate and Compliance Agreement
of the County dated May 17, 2016 relating to the Bonds (the “2016 Tax Certificate”), and in
materials provided to the Board at the time of consideration and adoption of the 2016 Resolution
(the “2016 Accompanying Materials”), the category of “Environmental Projects – Public
Improvement Bonds” referred to in Section 3 of the 2016 Resolution included $6,054,000 allocated
to a project identified as “Conoccocheague WwTP – ENR Upgrades”.
Due to unanticipated grant funds becoming available for the “Conoccocheague WwTP –
ENR Upgrades” project, the County has determined to use such grant funds to pay the costs of the
“Conoccocheague WwTP – ENR Upgrades” project contemplated by the 2016 Resolution, Exhibit
II and the 2016 Accompanying Materials and to reallocate a $316,618 portion of the proceeds of
the 2016 Public Improvement Bonds originally expected to be spent on the “Conoccocheague
WwTP – ENR Upgrades” project to another County project that was not contemplated by the 2016
Resolution, Exhibit II and the 2016 Accompanying Materials.
Accordingly, in accordance with the provisions of the Water and Sewer Act (which served
as authority for the “Conoccocheague WwTP – ENR Upgrades” project originally contemplated
by the 2016 Resolution), the County desires to reallocate $316,618 of the proceeds of the 2016
Public Improvement Bonds originally expected to be spent on the “Conoccocheague WwTP –
ENR Upgrades” project to a project not contemplated by the 2016 Resolution, Exhibit II or the
2016 Accompanying Materials that (A) is generally known as the “Capacity Management Project”
and (B) qualifies as a “project” for purposes of the Water and Sewer Act, subject to the further
provisions of this Resolution. The Board approved a budget adjustment on May 5, 2020
authorizing such reallocation and recognizing that a resolution providing for the same would be
required.
The Chief Financial Officer has advised that the reallocation of proceeds of the 2016 Public
Improvement Bonds provided for in this Resolution shall not cause the County to violate the
provisions of Income Tax Regulation Section 1.148-6(d)(1)(iii), which provides that “an issuer
must account for the allocation of proceeds to expenditures not later than 18 months after the later
of the date the expenditure is paid or the date the project, if any, that is financed by the issue is
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placed in service. This allocation must be made in any event by the date 60 days after the fifth
anniversary of the issue date or the date 60 days after the retirement of the issue, if earlier.”
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY:
Section 1. That (a) the 2016 Resolution and the 2016 Accompanying Materials are
hereby supplemented to provide that (i) $316,618 of the $6,054,000 par amount of the 2016 Public
Improvement Bonds originally allocated to the project identified in Exhibit II and the 2016
Accompanying Materials as the “Conoccocheague WwTP – ENR Upgrades” project is reallocated
to the project identified in the Recitals to this Resolution as the “Capacity Management Project”,
(ii) the project identified in the Recitals to this Resolution as the “Capacity Management Project”
be added to and included among the “Environmental Projects – Public Improvement Bonds” to be
funded from proceeds of the 2016 Public Improvement Bonds, and (iii) $316,618 of the par amount
of the proceeds of the 2016 Public Improvement Bonds originally allocated to the
“Conoccocheague WwTP – ENR Upgrades” project pursuant to the 2016 Resolution and the 2016
Accompanying Materials be applied to the “Capacity Management Project” in accordance with
the 2016 Resolution and the 2016 Accompanying Materials, as supplemented by this Resolution.
(b) In accordance with the last paragraph of Section 3 of the 2016 Resolution, the
County may, to the extent necessary or desirable, make future reallocations of proceeds of the
2016 Public Improvement Bonds to the projects originally contemplated by Exhibit II and the 2016
Accompanying Materials (as supplemented hereby) and to the project identified herein as
“Capacity Management Project” through customary budgetary procedures or applicable law rather
than by further amending or supplementing the 2016 Resolution or the 2016 Accompanying
Materials; provided that, no such further reallocation shall be made that shall cause the County to
be in violation of its covenants and agreements set forth in the 2016 Tax Certificate. In the event
the County wishes in the future to apply proceeds of the 2016 Public Improvement Bonds to
projects not contemplated by the 2016 Resolution and the 2016 Accompanying Materials, as
supplemented by this Resolution, the County will need to comply with the provisions of the 2013
Act or the Water and Sewer Act, as applicable.
Section 2. That the President or the Vice President of the Board and the Chief Financial
Officer are hereby authorized and empowered to execute and deliver from time to time on behalf
of the County any supplement or amendment to the 2016 Tax Certificate deemed necessary or
desirable by bond counsel to the County in order to reflect the matters provided for in this
Resolution. The appropriate official or officials of the County are hereby directed to make or
change any written allocations of the proceeds of the 2016 Public Improvement Bonds (within the
meaning of Income Tax Regulation Section 1.148-6(d)(1)(iii)) to reflect the matters provided for
in this Resolution.
Section 3. That this Resolution supplements the 2016 Resolution and the 2016
Accompanying Materials as provided herein.
[CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect from the date of its adoption.
Adopted this _____________ day of _________________________________, 2020.
(SEAL)
ATTEST: COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY
__________________________ By:_____________________________
Krista L. Hart, County Clerk Jeffrey A. Cline, President
Board of County Commissioners
of Washington County
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
__________________________
Kirk C. Downey
County Attorney
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Open Session Item
SUBJECT: FY 2021 Program Open Space Annual Program
PRESENTATION DATE: June 16, 2020
PRESENTATION BY: Andrew Eshleman, P.E. Director of Public Works
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the Annual FY 2021 Program Open Space
(POS) project list as presented and recommended by the Washington County Recreation and Parks
Advisory Board.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: As per POS guidelines, each year the Board of County Commissioners is
required to adopt the annual POS Program.
DISCUSSION: The various municipalities, Board of Education, Hagerstown Community
College as well as the County submit projects for consideration for inclusion in the annual POS
Program. Based upon anticipated funds available, a program is developed giving consideration to
the priority ranking of the project given by its sponsor. The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board
voted unanimously at its 6/4 meeting to recommend the proposed schedule to the Board of County
Commissioners for adoption. After adoption by the Board of County Commissioners, notification
is provided to the sponsors as to which projects have been included in the program along with
approval letters. This then allows the sponsors to apply for funding after July 1.
The proposed FY21 State budget anticipated $1,118,000 of POS funds for Washington County.
However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, receipt of the final allocation letter was delayed a
month beyond when it is typically received, and the funding reduced. The allocation letter provided
$937,071 of the budgeted $1,118,000 to Washington County. The difference is pending payback
at a future date to the County and tied to HB 462.
FISCAL IMPACT: POS allocation for FY 2021 is $937,071. A minimum of 25% of the funds
must be for parkland acquisition projects. Parkland acquisition projects are eligible for 100% POS
reimbursement, while development projects require a minimum 10% local funding match. As of
May 6, the County has an unencumbered POS balance of $1,168,995.
CONCURRENCES: Washington County Recreation and Parks Advisory Board
ALTERNATIVES: Adopt different projects than those recommended by the Washington County
Recreation and Parks Advisory Board.
ATTACHMENTS: FY21 Annual POS Program and Map Book, FY21 requests received.
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
SPONSOR PROJECT TOTAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ACQUISITION LOCAL DEV STATE DEV TOTAL POS PROJECT
COST POS REQUEST POS REQUEST POS SHARE POS SHARE NUMBER
BOONSBORO Fence Demolition and Floodplain Restoration 24,000.00$ 24,000.00$ 2,400.00$ 21,600.00$ 21,600.00$ 1
24,000.00$ 24,000.00$ -$ 2,400.00$ 21,600.00$ 21,600.00$
FUNKSTOWN 264,500.00$ 264,500.00$ 264,500.00$ 2
264,500.00$ -$ 264,500.00$ -$ -$ 264,500.00$
HAGERSTOWN Fairgrounds Park - BMX Track Improvements 340,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 3
City Park - Train Hub Restrooms 150,000.00$ 150,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 135,000.00$ 135,000.00$ 4
Various Parks - Park Play Equipment 59,000.00$ 59,000.00$ 5,900.00$ 53,100.00$ 53,100.00$ 5
Antietam Creek Waterway Trail - Creek Access 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 6
599,000.00$ 309,000.00$ -$ 75,900.00$ 283,100.00$ 283,100.00$
HANCOCK 114,000.00$ 114,000.00$ 14,000.00$ 100,000.00$ 100,000.00$ 7
Kirkwood Park Excavation and Drainage Plan 80,000.00$ 80,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 70,000.00$ 70,000.00$ 8
Kirkwood Park Septic System 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 40,000.00$ 40,000.00$ 9
244,000.00$ 244,000.00$ -$ 34,000.00$ 210,000.00$ 210,000.00$
WASHINGTON COUNTY Antietam Creek Water Trail - Security Road 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 10
50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 11
Black Rock Golf Simulator 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 18,000.00$ 18,000.00$ 12
Doubs Woods Equipment Storage Building 150,000.00$ 150,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 135,000.00$ 135,000.00$ 13
MLK Gymnasium Upgrade, Phase 1 25,000.00$ 25,000.00$ 2,500.00$ 22,500.00$ 22,500.00$ 14
Park Playground Equipment 46,000.00$ 46,000.00$ 4,600.00$ 41,400.00$ 41,400.00$ 15
Parking Lot Repair/Overlay (Marty Snook) 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 16
Woodland Way Sidewalks and Pathways 40,000.00$ 40,000.00$ 4,000.00$ 36,000.00$ 36,000.00$ 17
396,000.00$ 381,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 38,100.00$ 342,900.00$ 357,900.00$
WCPS Boonsboro Elementary Playground Upgrades 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 18
50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ -$ 5,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 45,000.00$
TOTAL 1,577,500.00$ 1,008,000.00$ 279,500.00$ 155,400.00$ 902,600.00$ 1,182,100.00$
Total POS Program FY21 Allocation 937,071.00$
Development Available 75% 702,803.25$
Acquistion Available 25% 234,267.75$
POS Acquisition Total 279,500.00$
Difference (45,232.25)$ To be covered from existing unencumbered funds
POS Development Total 902,600.00$
Difference (199,796.75)$ To be covered from existing unencumbered funds
Total POS Acquisition and Development 1,182,100.00$
20 West Poplar Street - Antietam Trailer Park
acquisition
Bathroom/Drinking Fountain Upgrades (Marty
Snook)
Historic District Outdoor Revitalization - Western
MD Rail Trail
WASHINGTON COUNTY
FY 2021 POS PROGRAM SCHEDULE
FINAL AS PROPOSED
SPONSOR PROJECT TOTAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ACQUISITION LOCAL DEV STATE DEV TOTAL POS
COST POS REQUEST POS REQUEST POS SHAR POS SHAR
BOONSBORO Fence Demolition and Floodplain Restoration 24,000.00$ 24,000.00$ 2,400.00$ 21,600.00$ 21,600.00$
24,000.00$ 24,000.00$ -$ 2,400.00$ 21,600.00$ 21,600.00$
FUNKSTOWN 20 West Poplar Street - trailer park acquisition 295,000.00$ 295,000.00$ 295,000.00$
295,000.00$ -$ 295,000.00$ -$ -$ 295,000.00$
HAGERSTOWN Fairgrounds Park - BMX Track Improvements 340,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$
City Park - Train Hub Restrooms 150,000.00$ 150,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 135,000.00$ 135,000.00$
Various Parks - Park Play Equipment 117,000.00$ 117,000.00$ 11,700.00$ 105,300.00$ 105,300.00$
Antietam Creek Waterway Trail - Creek Access 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 45,000.00$
657,000.00$ 367,000.00$ -$ 81,700.00$ 335,300.00$ 335,300.00$
HANCOCK 114,000.00$ 114,000.00$ 14,000.00$ 100,000.00$ 100,000.00$
Kirkwood Park Excavation and Drainage Plan 80,000.00$ 80,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 70,000.00$ 70,000.00$
Kirkwood Park Little League Lighting 100,000.00$ 100,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 90,000.00$ 90,000.00$
Kirkwood Park Septic System 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 40,000.00$ 40,000.00$
Widmyer Park Recreation Upgrades 125,500.00$ 125,500.00$ 13,805.00$ 112,500.00$ 112,500.00$
77,000.00$ 77,000.00$ 12,000.00$ 65,000.00$ 65,000.00$
546,500.00$ 546,500.00$ -$ 69,805.00$ 477,500.00$ 477,500.00$
HCC ARCC Bleacher Replacement 241,500.00$ 241,500.00$ 24,150.00$ 217,350.00$ 217,350.00$
Baseball and Softball Irrigation - Part II 22,000.00$ 22,000.00$ 2,200.00$ 19,800.00$ 19,800.00$
263,500.00$ 263,500.00$ -$ 26,350.00$ 237,150.00$ 237,150.00$
SMITHSBURG Veterans Park Gazebo ADA Access and Parking 167,500.00$ 167,500.00$ 16,750.00$ 150,750.00$ 150,750.00$
167,500.00$ 167,500.00$ -$ 16,750.00$ 150,750.00$ 150,750.00$
WASHINGTON COUNTY Antietam Creek Water Trail - Security Road 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$
50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 45,000.00$
Black Rock Golf Simulator 20,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 18,000.00$ 18,000.00$
Doubs Woods Equipment Storage Building 150,000.00$ 150,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 135,000.00$ 135,000.00$
MLK Gymnasium Upgrade, Phase 1 25,000.00$ 25,000.00$ 2,500.00$ 22,500.00$ 22,500.00$
Park Playground Equipment 150,000.00$ 150,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 135,000.00$ 135,000.00$
Parking Lot Repair/Overlay (Marty Snook) 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 45,000.00$
Woodland Way Sidewalks and Pathways 40,000.00$ 40,000.00$ 4,000.00$ 36,000.00$ 36,000.00$
500,000.00$ 485,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 48,500.00$ 436,500.00$ 451,500.00$
WCPS Boonsboro Elementary Playground Upgrades 50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 45,000.00$
50,000.00$ 50,000.00$ -$ 5,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 45,000.00$
TOTAL 2,503,500.00$ 1,903,500.00$ 310,000.00$ 250,505.00$ 1,703,800.00$ 2,013,800.00$
FY 2021 POS PROGRAM REQUESTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Historic District Outdoor Revitalization - Western
MD Rail Trail
Widmyer Park to Western MD Rail Trail & C&O
Canal Trail Connection
Bathroom/Drinking Fountain Upgrades (Marty
Snook)
ALL REQUESTS RECEIVED
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Board of Education Properties
Municipal Boundaries
County Boundary
Fiscal Year 2021
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P r o g ramProgramOpen S paceOpen S pace
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Geographic Information Systems
WARNING! : This map was created by the Washington County Planning Department and is intended for the recipients use
only. It is not for general distribution to the public, and should not be scaled or copied. Any modifications or changes to this
map are prohibited without the express prior written approval of the Planning Department GIS. Sources of the data
BoonsboroBoonsboro
Proj#: 1
Shafer ParkShafer Park
P.1
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SHAFER PARK - FENCEDEMOLITION AND FLOODPLAIN
Fiscal Year: 2021
DISCLAIMER: The parcel lines shown on this map are derived from a variety of sources which have their own accuracy
standards. The parcel lines are approximate and for informational purposes ONLY. They are not guaranteed by Washington
County Maryland or the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxations to be free of errors including errors of
omission, commission, positional accuracy or any attributes associated with real property. They shall not be copied,
reproduced or scaled in any way without the express prior written approval of Washington County Maryland Planning and
Zoning Department. This data DOES NOT replace an accurate survey by a licensed professional and information shall be
verified using the relevant deeds, plats and other recorded legal documents by the user.
1 inch = 100 feet
# 1# 1
HagerstownHagerstown
FunkstownFunkstown
Proj#: 2 NN
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P.629
P.920
P.19
P.800
P.33
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20 WEST POPLAR STREETPROPERTY AQUISITION
Fiscal Year: 2021
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standards. The parcel lines are approximate and for informational purposes ONLY. They are not guaranteed by Washington
County Maryland or the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxations to be free of errors including errors of
omission, commission, positional accuracy or any attributes associated with real property. They shall not be copied,
reproduced or scaled in any way without the express prior written approval of Washington County Maryland Planning and
Zoning Department. This data DOES NOT replace an accurate survey by a licensed professional and information shall be
verified using the relevant deeds, plats and other recorded legal documents by the user.
1 inch = 100 feet
# 2# 2
HagerstownHagerstown
Proj#: 3
HagerstownHagerstownFairgroundsFairgrounds
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FAIRGROUNDS - BMX TRACKIMPROVEMENTS
Fiscal Year: 2021
1 inch = 70 feet
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CITY PARK - PROPOSED TRAINHUB RESTROOMS
Fiscal Year: 2021
1 inch = 200 feet
# 4# 4
HagerstownHagerstown
HagerstownHagerstownCity ParkCity Park
HagerstownHagerstownFairgroundsFairgrounds
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PARK PLAY EQUIPMENT
Fiscal Year: 2021
1 inch = 2,000 feet
# 5# 5
HagerstownHagerstownProj#: 6
MunicipalMunicipalStadiumStadium EEAASSTTEERRNNBBLLVVDDSS
MMOOUUNNTTAAEETTNNAARRDD
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ANTIETAM CREEK WATERWAYTRAIL CREEK ACCESS
Fiscal Year: 2021
DISCLAIMER: The parcel lines shown on this map are derived from a variety of sources which have their own accuracy
standards. The parcel lines are approximate and for informational purposes ONLY. They are not guaranteed by Washington
County Maryland or the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxations to be free of errors including errors of
omission, commission, positional accuracy or any attributes associated with real property. They shall not be copied,
reproduced or scaled in any way without the express prior written approval of Washington County Maryland Planning and
Zoning Department. This data DOES NOT replace an accurate survey by a licensed professional and information shall be
verified using the relevant deeds, plats and other recorded legal documents by the user.
1 inch = 100 feet
# 6# 6
HancockHancock
Proj#: 7
WesternWesternMarylandMarylandRail TrailRail Trail
C & O CanalC & O Canal
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P.53
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TOURIST AND HISTORIC DISTRICTOUTDOOR REVITILIZATION
Fiscal Year: 2021
DISCLAIMER: The parcel lines shown on this map are derived from a variety of sources which have their own accuracy
standards. The parcel lines are approximate and for informational purposes ONLY. They are not guaranteed by Washington
County Maryland or the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxations to be free of errors including errors of
omission, commission, positional accuracy or any attributes associated with real property. They shall not be copied,
reproduced or scaled in any way without the express prior written approval of Washington County Maryland Planning and
Zoning Department. This data DOES NOT replace an accurate survey by a licensed professional and information shall be
verified using the relevant deeds, plats and other recorded legal documents by the user.
1 inch = 100 feet
# 7# 7
HancockHancock
Proj#: 8
P.55
P.4
P.89
P.67
P.11
P.77
P.12
P.72
P.32
P.30P.102
P.31
P.8
P.90
P.
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P.33
P.42
P.103
P.76
P.2
P.74
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KIRK WOODS EXCAVATION ANDDRAINAGE PLAN
Fiscal Year: 2021
1 inch = 600 feet
# 8# 8
HancockHancock
Proj#: 9
Widmeyer ParkWidmeyer Park
KirkKirkWoodsWoodsParkPark
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P.55
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P.89
P.67
P.11
P.77
P.12
P.72
P.32
P.30P.102
P.31
P.8
P.90
P.
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P.33
P.42
P.103
P.76
P.2
P.74
HANCOCKHANCOCKELEMENTARYELEMENTARY
HANCOCKHANCOCKMIDDLE/HIGHMIDDLE/HIGHSCHOOL COMPLEXSCHOOL COMPLEX
BOEBOEPROPERTYPROPERTY
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KIRK WOODS SEPTIC SYSTEM
Fiscal Year: 2021
1 inch = 600 feet
# 9# 9
Proj#: 10AANNTTIIEETTAAMMDDRR
SECURITY RDSECURITY RD
P.609
P.610
P.754
P.753
P.678
P.655
P.98
P.121
P.1
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P.679
P.123
P.617
P.
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P.124
P.614
P.618
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Fiscal Year: 2021
1 inch = 60 feet
## 1100ANTIETAM CREEK WATER TRAIL -
PROPERTY ACQUISITIONSECURITY ROAD
Proj#: 11Marty SnookMarty Snook
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P.253
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P.254
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P.718
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P.262
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P.464
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P.258
P.96
P.859
P.135
P.640
P.409
P.546
P.1200
P.309
P.575
P.210
LINCOLNSHIRE ELEMENTARYLINCOLNSHIRE ELEMENTARY
BOEBOEADMINISTRATIVEADMINISTRATIVEOFFICESOFFICES MD iMAP, DoITDocument Path: S:\Admin\Parks\POS\ProgramOpenSpace_Detail.mxd
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Fiscal Year: 2021
1 inch = 600 feet
## 1111MARTY SNOOKBATHROOM/DRINKING FOUNTAIN UPGRADES
Proj#: 12Black RockBlack RockGolf CourseGolf Course
MMOOUUNNTTAAEETTNNAA RRDD
P.1705
P.439
P.319
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BLACK ROCK GOLF COURSE GOLFSIMULATOR
Fiscal Year: 2021
DISCLAIMER: The parcel lines shown on this map are derived from a variety of sources which have their own accuracy
standards. The parcel lines are approximate and for informational purposes ONLY. They are not guaranteed by Washington
County Maryland or the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxations to be free of errors including errors of
omission, commission, positional accuracy or any attributes associated with real property. They shall not be copied,
reproduced or scaled in any way without the express prior written approval of Washington County Maryland Planning and
Zoning Department. This data DOES NOT replace an accurate survey by a licensed professional and information shall be
verified using the relevant deeds, plats and other recorded legal documents by the user.
1 inch = 300 feet
# 12# 12
HagerstownHagerstown
Proj#: 13
Doubs WoodsDoubs Woods
S POTOMAC ST
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P.915
P.177
P.389
SOUTH HAGERSTOWNSOUTH HAGERSTOWNHIGH SCHOOL/EMMA K.HIGH SCHOOL/EMMA K.DOUB ELEMENTARYDOUB ELEMENTARY
E. RUSSEL HICKSE. RUSSEL HICKSMIDDLE SCHOOLMIDDLE SCHOOLAND WASHINGTONAND WASHINGTONCOUNTY TECHNICALCOUNTY TECHNICALHIGH SCHOOLHIGH SCHOOL
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DOUBS WOODS EQUIPMENTSTORAGE BUILDING
Fiscal Year: 2021
DISCLAIMER: The parcel lines shown on this map are derived from a variety of sources which have their own accuracy
standards. The parcel lines are approximate and for informational purposes ONLY. They are not guaranteed by Washington
County Maryland or the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxations to be free of errors including errors of
omission, commission, positional accuracy or any attributes associated with real property. They shall not be copied,
reproduced or scaled in any way without the express prior written approval of Washington County Maryland Planning and
Zoning Department. This data DOES NOT replace an accurate survey by a licensed professional and information shall be
verified using the relevant deeds, plats and other recorded legal documents by the user.
1 inch = 400 feet
# 13# 13
HagerstownHagerstown
Proj#: 14
Wheaton ParkWheaton Park
Martin Luther KingMartin Luther KingRecreation CenterRecreation Center
W NORTH AVE
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BETHEL ST
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JONATHAN ST
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BLOOMS ALY
BLOOMS ALY
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MARTIN LUTHER KINGGYMNASIUM UPGRADE, PHASE 1
Fiscal Year: 2021
DISCLAIMER: The parcel lines shown on this map are derived from a variety of sources which have their own accuracy
standards. The parcel lines are approximate and for informational purposes ONLY. They are not guaranteed by Washington
County Maryland or the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxations to be free of errors including errors of
omission, commission, positional accuracy or any attributes associated with real property. They shall not be copied,
reproduced or scaled in any way without the express prior written approval of Washington County Maryland Planning and
Zoning Department. This data DOES NOT replace an accurate survey by a licensed professional and information shall be
verified using the relevant deeds, plats and other recorded legal documents by the user.
1 inch = 100 feet
# 14# 14
Proj#: 15
P.206P.349P.255
P.730
P.581
P.375
P.252
P.863
P.253
P.776 P.171
P.254
P.285
P.718
P.138
P.76
P.137
P.643
P.770
P.261
P.771
P.612
P.263
P.618
P.262
P.784
P.464
P.1
79P.180
P.495
P.258
P.96
P.859
P.135
P.640
P.409
P.546
P.1200
P.309
P.575
P.210
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MARTY SNOOK PARKPLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Fiscal Year: 2021
1 inch = 600 feet
# 15# 15
Proj#: 16Marty SnookMarty Snook
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P.464
P.179
P.180
P.495
P.258
P.96
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P.859
P.988
P.409
P.546
P.1200
P.210
P.565
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1 inch = 400 feet
# # 1166MARTY SNOOK PARKING LOT REPAIR/OVERLAY
HagerstownHagerstown
Proj#: 17
Woodland WayWoodland Way
THE TERRACE
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ALLEY 5-2
ALLEY 5-2
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BEACON AVE
APPLE ALY
APPLE ALY
BOE PROPERTYBOE PROPERTY
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WOODLAND WAY SIDEWALKSAND PATHWAYS
Fiscal Year: 2021
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standards. The parcel lines are approximate and for informational purposes ONLY. They are not guaranteed by Washington
County Maryland or the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxations to be free of errors including errors of
omission, commission, positional accuracy or any attributes associated with real property. They shall not be copied,
reproduced or scaled in any way without the express prior written approval of Washington County Maryland Planning and
Zoning Department. This data DOES NOT replace an accurate survey by a licensed professional and information shall be
verified using the relevant deeds, plats and other recorded legal documents by the user.
1 inch = 200 feet
# 17# 17
BoonsboroBoonsboroProj#: 18
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BOONSBORO ELEM PLAYGROUNDUPGRADES
Fiscal Year: 2021
1 inch = 200 feet
# 18# 18
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Emergency Medical Services, Memorandum of Understanding and Health Insurance
Update
PRESENTATION DATE: June 16, 2020
PRESENTATION BY: R. David Hays, Director, Emergency Services; David Chisholm, Assistant
Director- EMS, Emergency Services; Dale Fishack, President, WCVFRA; Robert Buck, EMS
Committee Chair (WCVFRA)
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve the proposal to begin reimbursing the EMS
Companies full time health insurance cost under their existing plans, with this reimbursement being
discontinued once the County has purchased health care plans for the companies to opt into.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The DES and the WCVFRA ALS Subsidy Workgroup continue to meet.
Working to finalize a plan that will actionize the expense of the $1,000,000.00 that is allocated in the
Fy21 Budget for EMS. The intended use of this new EMS funding has been to further improve the
ability of the EMS corporations in providing consistent benefits to all of their full time EMS field
providers (specific to this discussion, health).
DISCUSSION: At a recent meeting held on June 1st, 2020 the ALS Subsidy Group voted to
endorse a plan that request the County to purchase health care plans utilizing the newly budgeted
$1,000,000.00 of EMS funding. Each EMS Company would be eligible to participate in the County
purchased health care plans if desired. There is no requirement that a company must participate in a
County purchased plan. Any EMS Company would have the option to purchase a health care plan
using their own funding if desired.
While additional evaluation of the Counties ability to purchase health insurance plans is completed, it
is the intent that the County will begin reimbursing EMS Companies for their current cost for health
insurance for its full-time employees. This reimbursement will begin on July 1, 2020 and will remain
in place until such time the County purchased health care plans can be secured and implemented. At
the point where the County purchased health care plans are in place and ready for use, the respective
health insurance reimbursements to all EMS companies will be discontinued.
The ALS Subsidy Group and County staff are currently working on a revised MOU that will replace
the 2009 MOU that will also address items in this proposal.
FISCAL IMPACT: $1,000,000.00
CONCURRENCES: Chief Financial Officer, Director of Emergency Services
ALTERNATIVES: Continue with previous funding allocations
ATTACHMENTS: None
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
Agenda Report Form
Open Session Item
SUBJECT: Sole Source Procurement Award (PUR-1473) for Western Maryland Consortium
Disconnected Youth Services in Washington County, Maryland
PRESENTATION DATE: June 26, 2020
PRESENTATION BY: Rick F. Curry, Director of Purchasing and Allison Hartshorn, Grant Manager,
Office of Grant Management
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Motion to approve a Sole Source procurement to the Western
Maryland Consortium in the amount of $67,687 for enhancements to existing programing offered to
disconnected youth contingent upon approval of the funding award from the Maryland Governor’s
Office for Children and as approved by the Washington County Local Management Board at its meeting
on Friday, January 17, 2020.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF: The purpose of the service to be provided is to fulfill the requirements
contained in a Community Partnership Agreement to be entered into and dated on or about July 1, 2020,
by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland and the State
of Maryland acting through the Sub-Cabinet for Children, Youth and Families which, in turn, is acting
through the Washington County Office of Grant Management (OGM). The contract is for a one-year
period commencing on July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, with an option by the Board to renew
for three (2) additional consecutive one (1) year periods through fiscal year 2023. It is the intent of the
Local Management Board supported by the contract with the Governor’s Office for Children to support
the operations of the Western Maryland Consortium for enhancements to existing programming offered
to disconnected youth. The funding provided will allow the Contractor to do the following:
● Expand the summer work experience to be year-round.
● Provide funding for outreach/marketing to reach more disconnected youth.
● Provide Soft Skills and Financial Workshops for participants.
● Provide transportation vouchers and documentation assistance.
● Fund driver’s education for qualified youth to assist their ability to obtain employment.
DISCUSSION: The OGM wishes to apply Section 1-106.2(a)(1) to the Code of Local Public Laws of
Washington County, Maryland, to the procurement requested. This section states that sole source
procurements are authorized and permissible when: (1) only one source exists that meets the County’s
requirements.
This request requires the approval of four (4) out of the five (5) Commissioners in order to proceed
with a sole source procurement. If approved, the following remaining steps of the process will occur as
outlined by the law: 1) Not more than ten (10) days after the execution and approval of a contract under
this section, the procurement agency shall publish a notice of award in a newspaper of general
circulation in the County, and 2) An appropriate record of the sole source procurement shall be
maintained as required.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total funding allocated is $67,687. No County funds are requested.
CONCURRENCES: The Local Management Board approves the submission of the proposal and
recommends the acceptance of the award. Director of Purchasing concurs as to the permitted use of
the Sole Source procurement request.
ALTERNATIVES: Deny approval for submission of this request.
Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
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