Finksburg Planning and Citizens' Council Inc.
General Membership Meeting

Who: All residents of Finksburg and its environs are invited
When: Thursday, July 23 2009 at 7 P.M.
Where: Finksburg Branch Carroll County Public Library

June: Working Meeting - Finksburg Plan and Pathways Plan:
The annual Finksburg Community Picnic has been cancelled. The board of directors has decided that given the short period of time (60 days) to review these important plans, we would host a working session to discuss the details of the plans and formulate our suggestions. This critical meeting was well attended, the Finksburg Corridor plan has been in the making for about 9 years and must be reviewed in the next 60 days.

Finksburg Corridor Plan:( More Information)
At the May 19, 2009 meeting of the Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission, Daphne Daly presented the Finksburg Corridor Plan and was approved to begin a 60-Day Review period prior to possible adoption. This plan will influence the direction that development takes in our community for many years in the future. It will also change zoning along the Finksburg Corridor (proposed zoning map).
The full Finksburg Plan can be viewed in 2 parts at: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/compplan/finksburg/plan.pdf and http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/compplan/finksburg/append.pdf

Carroll County Comprehensive Plan - Pathways:
The Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission has scheduled a public hearing on the draft countywide comprehensive plan, known as "Pathways to Carroll's Future Landscape." The public hearing will be conducted between 6 and 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, in the auditorium at Winters Mill High School, located at 560 Gorsuch Road, Westminster. All interested individuals wishing to present formal comment for the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider are welcome to attend. Verbal comments will be limited to two minutes per speaker. Written comments also will be accepted. Any comments already submitted will also be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review.
Up to the minute information my be found at: www.carrollpathways.org .

Proposed Auto Repair Facility, Route 91 and Old Gamber Road
The County Board of Zoning Appeals has approved (on January 3, 2007) a proposed automobile repair facility on Old Gamber Road and Route 91 in Finksburg. The Final Site plan Review has been scheduled for July 21, 2009 with the Planning Commission. The agenda has not been posted yet. It should be online approximately 1 week before. The agenda and proceedings of meetings can also be viewed, when available, at http://carroll.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2 .
Questions and a copy of the plan is available in room 204 of County Office Bldg. - Phone # 410-386-2145. Map of the area: Area is the one labeled using the prior BL (now BNR) zoning designation.

Membership Dues:
A reminder that it’s time to pay 2009 membership dues. To join or renew with our group, it only costs $10 per family and $25 for businesses. We accept online payments and checks. Please use the membership page. Business members are welcome to schedule a short presentation about their business at a general membership meeting. Thanks for your help and support.

Attention Finksburg Residents and Businesses!
A gateway tax credit has been enacted for the Maryland Route 140 Corridor through Finksburg from the Baltimore County line. This proposal is important to the future development of the Finksburg Community. FPACC is a strong proponent of a Gateway Renovation Tax Credit. In a letter addressed to Lawrence (Larry) F. Twele, Director, Carroll County Department of Economic Development, we recommend that the proposed ordinance only be for improvement to existing businesses for facade, layout, signs, etc., that adhere strictly to the design guidelines. Furthermore we strongly urged them to consider the inclusion of the Planning Dept., the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Rt. 140 Design Guidelines. Full Letter. The final approved ordinance was modified from what was originally proposed and addressed some of our concerns.

Walnut Park Plaza:
Construction is almost complete at the new Walnut Park Plaza, located at the corner of Rt. 140 and Dede Rd. The owners are currently in final negotiations with a variety of retail tenants. This project has been shared at various times with FPACC as it has proceeded. We expect this site to be a positive example of what can be done to improve our gateway into Carroll County.

2009 - Commissioner’s Scorecard Finalized: Official, finalized survey results

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