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Calvary Assembly Planning a New Building

July 21, 2014July 21, 2014 GladeValley.net StaffBuilding, Calvary Assembly, Planning Commission, Walkersville

Calvary Assembly of Frederick plans to place a 60′ x 23 1/2′ modular building on their property at 8234 Woodsboro Pike. The large church on the southern edge of Walkersville submitted their plans for approval by the Walkersville Planning Commission. The building will be placed behind the existing building’s northern most wing as viewed from Woodsboro Pike. Calvary Assembly of Frederick was asked how the building would be used, and how many stories would the building have. Pastor Loren Fetty wrote, “Calvary Assembly’s property is partly within the Town of Walkersville and…

Proposed Changes to Old Town Mixed Use in Walkersville

July 21, 2014July 20, 2014 GladeValley.net StaffMixed Use, Old Town, Planning Commission, Walkersville, Zoning

The Walkersville Planning Commission will discuss the draft of proposed changes to the Old Town Mixed Use (OTM) District at the commission’s public hearing Tuesday evening. Discussions about updating the OTM District began when the owners of the old Walkersville Market on Maple Avenue asked for an exception to the number of uses based upon the square footage of the property. Throughout the discussions, Planning Commission members found more and more issues with not only the applicant’s property, but a large number of the properties. They decided to suggest updates…

Community Government

Walkersville to Update Fencing Regulations

July 20, 2014July 20, 2014 GladeValley.net StaffFences, Planning Commission, regulations, Town Code, Walkersville

The Walkersville Planning Commission hopes to send proposed amendments to the Walkersville Town Code that will address fences in the town. The proposal will be discussed and may be approved at the Planning Commission’s Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Walkersville Town Hall. Several months ago, a resident at the corner of Glade Road and Charles Street erected a tall wooden fence that became the subject of much debate in town. The fence, which had been approved by the town, blocked the view of…

Sunroom Addition on Sandstone Drive

July 20, 2014July 19, 2014 GladeValley.net Staffaddition, Planning Commission, residential, Walkersville

The owners of 215 Sandstone Drive would like to build a sunroom on the rear of their home. The 12′ x 12′ addition will be on the Walkersville Planning Commission’s agenda Tuesday evening. The addition will be too close to the rear yard line according to town code. As such, the addition must come before the Planning Commission for approval. The ordinance takes into account the impact an addition that does not meet the required set-back may have on their properties. The rear of the property shares a property line…

Community

Walkersville Parade Winners

July 5, 2014July 5, 2014 Michael Kustercarnival, parade, Walkersville

The Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company announced the results of the 2014 Walkersville Carnival Parade. The results were announced over the grounds late Tuesday night. So, many participants may have missed the announcement. Fire Company Making Best Overall Appearance: Independent Hose Company #1 Best Appearing Engine in County: Lewistown Volunteer Fire Company #22 Best Appearing Engine from Outside of Frederick County: Winfield Volunteer Fire Dept #14 (Carroll County) Best Appearing Fire Truck: Independent Hose Company Tower 1 Best Appearing Rescue Squad or Rescue Engine: Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company Rescue Squad 20…