Gliderport zoning hearing enters fifth day
Carroll County zoning appeals board hears continuing testimony on a conditional use permit for Woodbine Gliderport near Gillis Falls and John Picket roads. Opponents contend noise and safety concerns from low flyovers threaten nearby farms and homes. appraiser Haynes cites many residences within 2,000 to 3,600 feet of the runway and a lack of buffer zones.
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Zoning Appeals Board
Gliderport
Tre Carroll County Board of Zoning Appeals
Woodbine
Robert Harrison
Gillis Falls Road
John Picket
Gerry Gaudet
Bay Soaring
John T. Willis
Lawrence Haynes
Baynes
Board of Appeals
Haynes
Barrett
Carroll County
Gliderport use prompts appeals hearing in Westminster
A Frederick resident recalls prior acceptances of gliderport activity while noting frequent takeoffs and quick climbs. The site sees peak weekend and summer evening use, and residents complain tow planes disturb television reception. A Board of Appeals set an April 19 hearing in Westminster if needed.
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Willis
Board of Appeals
Carroll County
Westminster
MontCo planners approve horse boarding on Peach Tree Road
Montgomery County Planning Board grants conditional approval to Margaret Hoffer and Dollie Sherman to board horses on 10 acres near Clarksburg, with at least 16 conditions and a public hearing set for March 29. Opponents warn it violates Rural Density Transfer Zone rules and could worsen traffic and smells.
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Montgomery County Planung Board
Clarksburg
Peach Tree Road
Margaret A. Hoffer
Dollie Sherman
County Board of Zoning Appeals
Denis Canavan
Canavan
Canavad
Jody Kline
Kline
RDTZ
Sytem
Lyell Shipe
Shipe
Walkersville officials study uses for old town building
Walkersville officials reviewed four proposals for the former town office on Pennsylvania Avenue. R Shell proposed an antique business, the Kennedy Full Gospel Ministry asked for church meetings, Walkersville Senior Citizens declined due to space, and the Frederick County Library Board declined to submit a proposal. The meeting also discussed park use, zoning signs, storm water plans, and plans to decorate the new town office with donated lithographs. A town parade for the state basketball champions was announced for March 18 and election registration dates were set for April 13 and 27.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Walkersville
Orley R. Bourland Jr
John Thompson Jr
R. Shell
Kenneth Drive
Bill Shepney
Inspiration Court
Kennedy Full Gospel Ministry
Martha Reynolds
Frederick County Library Board
Sharon Hose
Cliff Cunningham
Glade Valley Athletic Association
Cunningham
Edward J. Kerns
Park Commission
Kerns
Hood College
Carol Larsen
Larsen
John O. Poole III
Burgess Bourland
Galen R. Clagett
Glade Manor
Clagett
Larry Jenson
Public Works
Ment
Fountain Rock Manor
Frederick News-Post
Bettie Delaplaine
Frederick County Human Relations Council seeks Awareness Award nominees
The Frederick County Human Relations Council invites nominations for its Awareness Award to honor someone advancing human relations. The event on May 10 at Erni's Italian Kitchen features Alan Dean and essays from students. Nominations due April 16 with biographical sketches. tickets $7.50.
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Frederick County Human Relations Council
Frederick County
Alan Dean
Montgomery County
Human Relations Council
c/o Human Relations Department
Winchester Hall
E. Church St
Frederick
Human Relations Department
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