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Thurmont Region Plan

The Frederick County Planning Commission has released
 the draft of the Thurmont Region Plan.
I have made copies of the documents available
on thurmont.com at the following address:
http://thurmont.com/html/master_plan_update.html

This page will also serve as the location for our Master Plan
once our draft plan is completed.

You may have heard that the BoCC has once again removed the bypass form the Thurmont Region Plan, but I have been told that the BoCC will review this decision at a future hearing.  Once that hearing is scheduled I will get a notice out to everyone.
This information was added on Feb. 27, 2008

Thurmont Planning and Zoning Meeting, February 28th
At this month’s regular meeting of the P & Z we will be discussing the following documents:
Annexation Process                            Annexation Proposal Expectations
Click either document name to download a printable copy of the document.
The Board of Commissioners has asked that the P & Z review both of these documents and provide input to the BOC. The documents are authored by John Ford and represent the first step toward providing guidelines for future annexations.  The Thurmont Board of Commissioners will have future discussions regarding the adoption of these guidelines.
The P & Z thanks John Ford for his assistance in this process.
This information was added on Feb. 24, 2008

Thurmont Master Plan Update
The P & Z has been working to complete the draft of the THurmont Master Plan and we are getting very close to having a draft of the plan for public review.  Once we feel the draft plan is ready we will have several open houses for the public to view the plan and maps.  At the end of the review period there will be a review meeting for public comment.  The schedule for the open houses and public hearing will be posted here. 
Comprehensive Rezoning.
Comprehensive Rezoning will be addressed in the near future.  There are several zoning changes proposed in the Master Plan that are being discussed at this time. Check here for updates of the schedule for Comprehensive Rezoning.
This information was added on Feb. 24, 2008

Proposed Zoning Changes
The Master Plan update includes some changes in zoning classification, most notable of which is the addition of Mixed Use Village Zoning.  This zoning classification is under consideration for existing areas in Thurmont and can also be applied to new development.  This classification will allow for mixed use in existing areas and will encourgae the development of new mixed use properties in future development.  Mixed use will allow for a mix of residential and small business on a single property. The following link will open a PowerPoint document showing the proposed zoning guidelines for this zoning classification:
Mixed Use Zoning Proposal 
This information was added on Feb. 24, 2008

Thurmont Commons/Myers Farm Annexation
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Commissioners of Thurmont at the Thurmont Town Office,10 Frederick Road, October 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. on an accepted petition and proposed resolution to enlarge the northern corporate boundaries of the Town of Thurmont by the annexation of +/- 209.542 acres of land described below that has been referred to as the Myers Farm annexation.

The property, currently zoned agriculture, highway service and general commercial in the county, is proposed to be annexed with a zoning of R-3 Medium Density Residential and General Business (GB).
This information was added on Sept. 19, 2007

Planning & Zoning Master Plan Workshop
Sept. 20, 2007, 7:00pm in the Town Meeting Room.
The topic of discussion will be the maximum growth boundary.
Public comment on the mgb will be heard during this workshop.
This information was added on Sept. 19, 2007

Planning & Zoning Master Plan Workshop
July 19, 2007, 7:00pm in the Town Meeting Room.
This information was added on July 13, 2007

Planning & Zoning July Meeting Agenda
The P&Z Agenda for the July 26th meeting inlcudes the public hearing for
 HKB Land, L.L.C.  (Myers Farm Annexation).
Public comment will be accepted as part of the hearing.  A sign up sheet will be available for those wishing to speak. Comments will be taken in order as per the sign up sheet and there will be a 3 minute time limit on each speaker.
July P&Z Agenda can be viewed by clicking here.
This information was added on July 13, 2007

Thurmont Commons / Myers Farm Annexation
The following Adobe pdf files contain the annexation proposal and supporting documentation presented to the P&Z Commission at it’s June 24, 2007 meeting.  This information is the
 same as the the material presented at the Nov. 28, 2006 joint BOC/P&Z meeting
and is the current Myers Farm Annexation proposal.

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Thurmont Commons Myers Annexation Booklet Text 12-4-06.pdf
File size - .96 MB

15036_Thurmont Zoning Exhib w Hinerman 09.22.06.pdf
File size - .432 MB

2006-09-14_Concept Plan.pdf
File size - .754 MB

Summary Analysis Plan Layout1_102706.pdf
File size - 2.332 MB

Thurmont Concept Plan With Pictures_11x17_10.24.06working
File size - 2.296 MB

This information was moved and comments updated on July 13, 2007.
The original posting can be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of this page.
 

Planning & Zoning June Meeting Agenda

The P&Z Agenda for the June 28th meeting inlcudes a
presentation by HKB Land, L.L.C.  (Myers Farm Annexation)

The June P&Z Agenda can be viewed by clicking here.

This information was added on May 30, 2007

*Note: this proposal has been withdrawn and
the original annexation proposal has been submitted.
Myers Farm Annexation Revised Proposal
The Town of Thurmont has received the revised annexation proposal for the
Myers Farm Property and the documents are avaiable by clicking on the following links:

Thurmont Commons Revised Proposal
Revised Concept Plan                  Revised Zoning Exhibit

This information was added on April 4, 2007
Comments were added and updated on July 13, 2007

The Town Meeting for Tuesday April 10, 2007 has been canceled.
This information was added on April 4, 2007

The Thurmont Planning & Zoning Commission
April 26, 2007 Meeting
        
On the agenda for this meeting is a presentation by
 Beazer Homes (Lawyer property) to the Planning & Zoning Commission

Click here to see the tentative agenda for this meeting
This information was added on April 4, 2007.

The Thurmont Planning & Zoning Commission
March 22, 2007 Meeting
        
On the agenda for this meeting is the Planning & Zoning Commission
hearing on the Myers Farm Annexation proposal.
Click here to view the agenda for this P&Z meeting

This information was added on Mar. 6, 2007.

The Myers Farm Annexation Poll Results
At the Town Meeting on January 30, 2007 mayor burns released the results of the Myers Farm Annexation poll. The poll was included in Thurmont Electric bills, was sent to households not receiving town electric service and was made available here on this page.  These results were tallied and provided by Mayor Burns. The business and out of town votes shown are included in the total vote.
There were a total of 1,487 forms retuned as of Jan 30th.
 The break down of the results are as follows:

This information was added on Jan 31, 2007.

Petition for Annexation
A petition for annexation has been received outlining the request for the
 Lawyer Farm property.  The petition has been submitted by Beazer Homes,
 contract purchaser of the Lawyer Farm as well as several adjoining parcels.
The document can be viewed or downloaded by clicking the following link:
Beazer Homes - Lawyer Annexation.pdf
This information was added on Jan 21, 2007.

Planning and Zoning Meeting Agenda
The P&Z Agenda for January 25, 2007 has been posted.
Two annexation items are on the agenda:
 #4 Presentation by Drees Homes.
 #5 Discussion of Myers Farm Annexation Agreement.
Click here to view the entire agenda.
This agenda may be subject to change.
This information was added on Jan 13, 2007.

Myers’ Farm Annexation Poll
Mayor Burns has asked that his document
“Memorandum Regarding Myers’ Farm Annexation Poll”
be made available on the web site.  This information is to be posted
 on the opening page as well as on the ‘Annexation Information’ page.

The Mayor’s Memorandum can be viewed online by
clicking one of the following links and selecting ‘Open’
or it can be downloaded by clicking the link and selecting ‘Save As’:

Myers’ Farm Poll                     Myers’ Farm Poll
MSWord Version                                    PDF Version

The document contains an explanation of some of the possible pro’s and con’s to this annexation/development.  In addition there is a poll you can fill out expressing your support, opposition or indifference to the proposed annexation of the Myers Farm property.
The Mayor is looking for as much resident input as can be gathered, so you are
encouraged to read the Momorandum and submit the attached poll.
The completed poll should be hand delivered or mailed to:

 Town of Thurmont
 10 Frederick Road
 P. O. Box 17
 Thurmont, MD  21788.

This information was added on Jan 2, 2007.

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for
 December 28, 2006 has been cancelled.
This information was added December 18, 2006.

Due to a lack of agenda items this weeks Town Meeting (12/19/06)
has been cancelled.
The next scheduled meeting will be held on January 9, 2007
This information was added December 18, 2006.

Mayor Burns held a public meeting to discuss the Myers Annexation:

There were 13 County Residents in Attendance and 25 Town Residents in Attendance

Of the 13 County Residents in Attendance, all 13 voted against the Annexation

Of the 25 Town Residents 19 Voted for the Annexation
3  Voted against the Annexation
2 voted Undecided because they are waiting for more information

These numbers should in NO WAY be used as a means to justify that the town is supportive of the Annexation because it is only one meeting and only a small number of respondents.
Mayor Burns will be sending out his memo he presented that night and ask that all residents please fill out the poll form, check the box appropriate, SIGN and PRINT your name and address and send it or deliver it to the town office attention Mayor Martin A. Burns.  He will use this approach to get feedback on the Annexation from all residents.

Please note the form in the mail will be slightly different than the one presented at the Dec 13 meeting to incorporate comments by some that it was not as balanced as it could have been.  I don't necessarily agree, but as a way to make this as fair as possible, and in the spirit of cooperation I have added some language so no one can say it wasn't as fair and objective as possible.

This information was updated December 18, 2006.

This is the proposed schedule for annexation workshops and hearings.
You can download a copy in MSWord format by clicking here.

TOWN OF THURMONT
ANNEXATION SCHEDULE
11/28/06          Joint Public Workshop of Thurmont Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission to consider Myers Annexation

12/5/06            Joint Public Workshop of Thurmont Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission to consider Drees Annexation

12/12/06          Joint Public Workshop of Thurmont Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission to consider Lawyer Annexation

12/28/06          Thurmont Planning Commission Public Hearing to consider Myers Annexation
This meeting was canceled as of Dec. 18, 2006

All items beyond this point are subject to change and as indicated
by strike through the dates are no longer valid.  As these meetings
are rescheduled notice will be posted on this page.
This information was updated on Feb. 20, 2007.

1/17/07            Frederick County Planning Commission consideration of Myers Annexation (tentative date subject to County scheduling)

1/25/07            Thurmont Planning Commission Public Hearing to consider Lawyer Annexation

2/15/07            Board of CountyCommissioners consideration of Meyers Annexation (tentative date subject to County scheduling)

2/20/07            Public Hearing of Thurmont Board of Commissioners and consideration of adoption of Annexation Resolution for Meyers Annexation

2/21/07            Frederick County Planning Commission consideration of Lawyer Annexation (tentative date subject to County scheduling)

3/22/07            Board of CountyCommissioners consideration of Lawyer Annexation (tentative date subject to County scheduling)

3/27/07            Public Hearing of Thurmont Board of Commissioners and consideration of adoption of Annexation Resolution for Lawyer Annexation

Thurmont Commons / Myers Farm Annexation

The following Adobe pdf files contain the annexation proposal and supporting documentation presented to the joint workshop at the Thurmont Town Meeting November 28, 2006.  The files can be opened online or downloaded and saved to your computer.

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Thurmont Commons Myers Annexation Booklet Text 12-4-06.pdf
File size - .96 MB

15036_Thurmont Zoning Exhib w Hinerman 09.22.06.pdf
File size - .432 MB

2006-09-14_Concept Plan.pdf
File size - .754 MB

Summary Analysis Plan Layout1_102706.pdf
File size - 2.332 MB

Thurmont Concept Plan With Pictures_11x17_10.24.06working
File size - 2.296 MB

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This information was added on Dec. 4, 2006.

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