Coplay plan delay on quarry expansion stirs county protests
Coplay Cement Company's bid to expand limestone mining near Frederick County faces a delayed decision as planners weigh site plan versus rezoning. Residents and opponents urge denial amid traffic, road, and environmental concerns while supporters argue the move is a nonrezoning site plan. The commission also approved a separate church site plan nearby, amid neighborhood disputes over traffic and noise.
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James Shaw
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Town crafts agricultural zone amendment for annexation plan
New Market plans an agricultural zone adoption to align with county zoning as part of a 745 acre annexation north and east of town. Planning commission hearing set for Aug 2 and town council Aug 10 to consider open space zoning replacing county agricultural.
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County Planning Commission
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Jean Brinkley
New Market annexation meeting draws criticism from residents
About 70 residents challenged Richard Grossnickle as he said the county lacks power to stop New Market annexation. Property owners warned of open space loss, uneven notice, and behind the scenes moves while the town pushes a plan against rural zoning.
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Mr. Grossnickle
David Brinkley
Jean
Ralph Gordon
Turnpike Farms, Ltd
Shaw
Lisa Gaver
Mike
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Frederick County
James Shaw
New Market
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