| FPACC - Next Meeting: 5/22/2008
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Finksburg Planning and Citizens' Council Inc.
General Membership Meeting
Who: All residents of Finksburg and its environs
are invited
When: Thursday May 22, 2008 at 7 p.m.
Where: Sandymount United Methodist Church
April
Meeting: Larry Twele, Director of Carroll County Economic
Development
Larry Twele will join us to discuss the recently
proposed Gateway Tax credit for Finksburg gateway businesses.
Please see the next item in this newsletter for details on
this program. Mr. Twele will also be on hand to discuss economic
development in the county in general.
Attention
Finksburg Residents and Businesses!
A gateway tax credit has been proposed 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. A public workshop was held April
7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. and public hearing was held April 17,
2008 at 10:00.
Summary: Proposed amendments to Chapter 209,
Taxation – Gateway Renovation Tax Credit: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/releases/PR(Gateway).pdf
Details: Ordinance No. 08 - proposed amendments to Chapter 209, Taxation
- Gateway Tax Credit: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/attorney/ordinance/ord-gateway.pdf
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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 a proposed ordinance only be for improvement
to existing businesses for facade, layout, signs, etc.,
that adhere strictly to the design guidelines. Furthermore
we
strongly urge them to consider the inclusion of the Planning
Dept., the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Rt. 140
Design Guidelines. Full
Letter.
Proposed
Auto Repair Facility, on 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. Owner of the
property, Brian DiMaggio was requesting a conditional use
for an automobile service center and a variance for the building
to be 13-thousand square feet instead of the permitted 10-thousand
square feet on property zoned B-NR, neighborhood retail business
district. The project was approved, however, the variance
was not.
Map of the area: Area
is the one labeled using the prior BL (now BNR) zoning designation
Notice Of Public Hearings-Board Of Zoning Appeals- November 27, 2007,
11:00 a.m. Case 5273, remanded by Circuit Court - for further proceedings
to deliberate on a condition limiting the Applicant to 14 employees in
the proposed automobile service center.
By: Brian DiMaggio. Basis: Code of Public Local Laws and Ordinances, Section
223-100 (F), 223-105 (B) and 223-186 A (3). Originally heard on November 29,
2006 and January 3, 2007.
The current plan was up for review at
the Monday 4/28/2008 meeting of the Bureau of Development
Review.
The meeting
starts are 9AM and this case is scheduled for approximately
10:20 AM. - Room 003/004 County Bldg, basement. The meeting
is open to the public and public comments will be accepted.
The agenda for this meeting is located at: http://carroll.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=ec9991e50a4dde2eca3dd5943833857a.pdf ,
(Look for the last case).
March
Meeting:
Frank Schaeffer, Deputy Director of Public Works for Carroll County gave
us an overview on the County's efforts to resolve the waste management issues
that we face and provided an overview of the waste to energy issue. Jim Johnson,
of the Carroll County Environmental Advisory Committee presented information
on the EAC’s recent work on the subject of recycling. More info: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/pubworks/sw-future/default.asp
We are looking for facts that our members can consider and review on this most
important topic.
FPACC
Election:
The 2008 FPACC election process in underway. At the March meeting, the slate
of candidates was announced and additional nominations were solicited from those
in attendance. At the conclusion of the March meeting nominations were closed.
The election occurs at the April general membership meeting.
FPACC
By-Laws Changes Proposed:
As per the existing FPACC By-Laws, the board has reviewed the existing document
and recommends some minor changes. These changes have been presented at the Jan
and Feb meetings and were adopted at the March meeting. Please
see
the
bylaws
at: http://www.finksburg.org/bylaws.htm.
Development
Updates:
Deer Park / Nicodemus Road Bridge: Baltimore
city is scheduled to replace the existing bridge. A
community meeting was held on this project on
October 24, 2007 at the Franklin
Elementary School library. While we have no official attendance count,
it was standing room only. The current bridge, built in 1953, will be
replaced starting in the summer of 2009. It is anticipated that the bridge
will be closed and detours in place for at least 1.5 years.
Membership
Dues:
A reminder that it’s time to pay 2008
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.
Carroll
County Public Library Being Built in Finksburg: ( More
Information)
Groundbreaking for the new Finksburg Library took
place August 2, 2007 at 9:00 AM on the property. FPACC representatives
were on hand. Construction has started and progress can be
tracked at: http://finksburglibrary.blogspot.com/ .
FPACC
Board Has Unveiled Proposed Design Standards:
The FPACC board has been working on proposed
new design standards for the county planning
department to consider. The goal is to improve the image
and the future landscape of Finksburg and the gateway into and
out of Carroll County. We have shared the proposal
with
the public on a month by month basis.
Some changes have been made based on discussions at public FPACC
meetings (Draft
Copy Of The Plan) Finksburg
Comprehensive/Corridor/Community Plan: ( More
Information)
Carroll
County Comprehensive Plan - Pathways: ( www.carrollpathways.org)
The Carroll County Department of Planning has
begun (in January 2005) an update of the countywide comprehensive
plan. It is organizing community meetings. The purpose
of the
Grassroots
Gatherings community meetings is to get input from as many
community members as possible on how to get where we think
we want to go in the future.
Be
informed! Attend the Next
Meeting!
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