Town of Emmitsburg
300A S. Seton Ave Emmitsburg, Maryland
21727
240-629-6300

Town Planner's Report
April 2005

Revenues - $3081.53  

  • Meter Money  - $ 1486.53

  • Flagging Tags - $ 480.00

  • Parking Citations- $ 1115.00

Codes Enforcement Activity - 201

  • Overtime Parking - 187
  • Restricted Parking - 10
  • Parking on Sidewalk - 1
  • Left Side Parking - 3

Permits - 23 

  • Fences - 2

  • Shed/ garage/Carport - 1

  • Signs - 3

  • Decks/Porch/Patio - 7

  • Additions - 1

  • Change of Use/Ownership/Business - 2

  • Driveway - 1

  • New Home - 2

  • Other - 2 (Roll Off and Footbridge)

  • Swimming Pools - 2

Other Department Activities 

  • Funerals Directed - 1

  • Abandoned Vehicles & Movable Property - 2

  • Incident Reports - 45

  • Stop Work Order - 1 (the contractor has since come into compliance)

Staff Activity

  • In April the staff completed preconstruction meetings with Baker Engineering (contractor for AT&T). Construction and laying of the AT&T fiber optic cable project has now begun and should be complete by mid to late May. As the project moves through Lincoln Avenue this will require limiting traffic daily, along certain sections. To “Local Traffic Only”.
  • On April 11 , the staff along with Mr. Haller met with MDE officials in Baltimore and obtained the necessary sewer taps to allow for the construction of Bollinger Construction’s new facility on Creamery Way. In addition the staff met with MDE design engineering staff to discuss design revisions for the Creamery Road Force Main Replacement Project. A followup meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 4.
  • The Staff continues to make preparations for the upcoming pool season. The pool opens on May 27, and will require a number of repairs to pass Frederick County inspection. The staff has prepared a punch list of those items. This years pool management will be provided by American Pool Management whose contract fees have remained constant since 2003.
  • In April the Staff met with representatives of an industrial prospect seeking to locate in Emmitsburg. As a result, the Town is now in receipt of a site plan for a 27,000 square foot manufacturing facility to be located on Creamery Way. The site plan is currently under review for presentation to the Emmitsburg Planning Commission.
  • In April two applications were denied, one for a sign and the other for an addition. Both applicants have appealed .The appeals will be heard before the Planning Commission on May 9 on the Sign and before the Board of Appeals on May 11.
  • The staff has advertized for 20 hour per week part-time parking and codes enforcement officer. This will give the Town approximately 60 hours per week of coverage and greatly enhance enforcement efforts. Interviews will be conducted this week.
 
APRIL 2005 PERMIT ACTIVITY REPORT
Permit

No.

 Site Address Zoning Type Dimensions Fee Appvl. Comments
3094A 1414 Ramblewood Dr. R1 New Home N/A $200.00 4-12-05 MHL  
3095A 1416 Ramblewood Dr. R1 New Home N/A $200.00 4-12-05 MHL  
3098A 1462 Ramblewood Dr. R1 New Home N/A $200.00 4-12-05 MHL  
4042 68 Robindale Drive R2 Fence 227 lin ft $39.00 3-28-05 MHL  
4043 Emmitsburg Elementary School OS Footbridge 15' x 4' Fee Waived Pending Needs MDE Appvl. County permission letter and Set of Plans.
4044 9 E. Main Street VZ Sign 22" x 16' long sign $35.00 Denied

4-08-05

 VAR01-05 Appeal before the Planning Commission 5-9-05
4045 12 Zanella Drive R1 Deck 10/x 26' $47.00 4-14-05 MHL  
4046 1304 Huntley R2 Inground Pool 15' x 34' 8.2' deep $137.00 4-14-05  
4047 224 DePaul Street VZ Addition 800 Sq ft. 40' x 20' $83.00 Denied VAR05-02 BOA appeal scheduled 5-11-05.
4048 1412 Ramblewood Dr. R1 Home Occupation N/A $35.00 4-4-05 MHL  
4049 3230 Stonehurst Ct. R1 Shed 12'x12' $35.00 4-06-05 MHL  
4050 1319 Huntley Circle R1 Fence - Picket 349 lin ft.  4 ft high $43.00 4-14-05 MHL  
4051 314 Mountaineers Way R1 Patio, flagstone 26' x 18' $35.00 4-14-05 MHL  
4052 211 DePaul Street VZ Above Ground Pool 15' x 30' $37.00 4-14-05 MHL  
4053 328 Mountaineers Way R1 Deck 12'x12' $35.00 4-12-05 MHL  
4054 3220 Stonehurst Ct. R1 Deck 12'x22' $39.00 4-14-05 MHL  
4055 2 W. Main Street VZ Business Sign Permit 24' x 30' $35.00 4-18-05 MHL  
4056 47 DePaul Street R1 Rolloff   $35.00 4-18-05 MHL  
4057 320 E. Main Street VZ Parking Pad and Moving of Shed N/A $35.00 Pending Review  
4058 4000 Carrick Ct R1 Deck 22'x16' $45.00 4-20-05 MHL  
4059 402 W. Main Street VZ Change of Use   $35.00 Pending Awaiting approval of Frederick County
4060 20 E. Main Street VZ Temporary Sandwich Board 4' x 8' $35.00 4-22-05 MHL  
4061 3115 Stonehurst Ct R1 Deck 12' x 12' $35.00 4-27-05 MHL  

4062

 4085 Carrick Court R1 Deck 10'x20' $41.00 4-27-05 MHL  

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