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Public Hearing for Deep Creek Lake Watershed

Pivotal moment for county planning!

We can prohibit drilling in the DCL watershed.

A group of 11 individuals and prominent business owners recognize the importance of protecting Deep Creek Lake from natural gas development, including hydraulic fracturing. They submitted a petition to change the Deep Creek Lake zoning ordinance to bring it into compliance with the Deep Creek Lake Watershed Management Plan recently adopted by the County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners have scheduled a public hearing to solicit public input regarding the petition.

The Garrett County Commissioners were waiting for the proposed fracking regulations from the Maryland Department of the Environment, MDE, before making a decision on the petition requesting a zoning text amendment to prohibit vertical well drilling in the Deep Creek Lake Watershed. Now that the proposed regulations are in and no mention of protecting the lake watershed is mentioned. If any protection is enacted, it will have to be decided locally. The County Commissioners have the authority to make the needed changes in the zoning ordinance.

Updating the county zoning to exclude drilling around our most valued asset is common sense. Deep Creek Lake generates roughly 60% of the county tax base that could be radically harmed by allowing industrial development and associated traffic. This threat was addressed in the Deep Creek Watershed Management Plan that the Commissioners already approved. The petitioners would simply like the watershed plan and county zoning to be congruent. The petition was approved by the county Planning Commission by a vote of 5 to 1.

To see the petition, click here.

Attend the public hearing to support the petition.

Attend this important meeting to show your support of good county planning. Adopting zoning to protect the Deep Creek Lake Watershed is our only chance to forbid fracking from entering the landscape around our greatest asset. Our tourism market is our biggest employer and revenue stream.

Tuesday, July 12 at 6:00PM

Garrett College

Room 205, Continuing Education Building

687 Mosser Road

McHenry, MD

Send in written support for the zoning text amendment to your county commissioners. You can copy Kevin Null, County Administrator, on your correspondence.

Regular Mail

Garrett County Courthouse

South Fourth Street, Room 207

Oakland, Maryland 21550

NEW LISTING: 531 Deep Creek Drive

Check out my new listing on Deep Creek Drive in McHenry, Maryland!

There are endless opportunities with this iconic Deep Creek Lake location- the current site of The Boardwalk Bar and the former site of the historic Point View Inn.

The property offers 600+ feet of waterfront, plentiful dockslip options (per DNR), ample parking (land and water) and prime Garrett Highway road frontage, as well as Deep Creek Drive.

Potential mixed uses include residential home sites, condo/townhouse and retail storefront.

For more information, click here.

SERIOUS INQUIRIES, CALL 301-501-0420.

PRICE IMPROVEMENT- 77 Bridgeview Lane

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County Commissioners Announce Public Hearing Notice on a Proposal to Amend DC Watershed Zoning Ordinance

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Board of Garrett County Commissioners will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. located at Garrett College – Room 205 – Continuing Education Building, 687 Mosser Road, McHenry, Maryland to review a citizen proposal to amend the Deep Creek Watershed Zoning Ordinance.

The specific amendment proposed is:

Amend Section 157.024(A)6 to read that “Natural Gas Wellheads” are not permitted (N) in all zoning districts.

NOTE: The Garrett County Planning Commission voted to send this request on to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable vote (5-1); however, they suggest amending the language to read “Natural Gas Wellheads including associated surface infrastructure, provided consistent language is included in the revised Comprehensive Plan”.

Copies of the amendment are available from the Department of Planning and Land Management, located at 203 South Fourth Street, Room 210, Oakland, MD 21550. The Board welcomes any comments on these proposed amendments, at the hearing or in writing before the hearing.

By Order of the Board of Garrett County Commissioners.

For more, click here.

Featured Listing: 3365 Mayhew Inn Road, Oakland

Check out my listing in Oakland, Maryland! If you are looking for a chalet tucked-away in the woods- this is it.

This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home is centrally located with over 3,100 square feet of high-end finishes and living space.

The chalet features a spacious kitchen, multiple fireplaces and wide plank hardwood floors.

You will absolutely love the privacy that comes with over two acres of land the views of the ~365 acre Hammell Glade nature conservancy and surrounding forest.

This house also includes a storage building and a fenced yard- perfect for your pets!

~5 miles to multiple state parks!

For more information, click here.

Featured Listing: 201 Highline Drive, McHenry

Check out this stunning listing! This spacious 8 bedroom, 8 bathroom house offers a little bit of everything!

The home sits across from the access trail to Main Street at Wisp Ski Resort. You can see the lake and the mountains from the front deck.

This home truly offers space for everyone! This home has three gas fireplaces, a two car garage, a game room, multiple living areas and much more!

This home is a Taylor-Made vacation rental- “Castle in the Sky”! For a 3D tour and more, click here.

For more information, click here.

Featured Listing: 28 Piney Point Drive, Swanton

Check out this listing of mine! This is a true lakefront home in Sky Valley + DNR buydown. It boasts a beautiful, sandy beach area and has ~30 feet of water frontage and its own Type A dock.

This home oozes charm and potential. Exposed log beams, two native stone fireplaces, second ‘kitchen’ on lower level, attached garage with tons of storage and water views. Moderate slope to the waterfront. Sold as-is.

Community Beach- ready for you to dive in

You must see this home to appreciate!

For more information, click here.

Featured Listing: 299 Cherry Heights Lane, McHenry, MD

Check out my listing on Cherry Heights Lane in McHenry! Prepare to be awed by the exquisite lake and mountain views from this epic log masterpiece.

This home is overflowing with character and charm; it will capture your heart as soon as you enter the front door.

A true gourmet kitchen with gleaming hardwood floors, two fireplaces, one two-sided, an expansive great room, a three car garage with an improved lot and much, much more!

A boat slip is negotiable via separate transaction.

This home is a must see.

This ia a Taylor-Made vacation rental: “Cooper’s Run”. For a 3d tour and more, click here.

Click here for more information or call (301) 501-0420.

Featured Listing- 472 Blakeslee Road, Oakland, MD

Check out this listing of mine! This is a 4/5 bedroom chalet in the Blakeslee community.

The home is adorned with hardwood floors, tongue and groove ceilings and plenty of space for your entire family! This private lot is over-sized and directly across the street from the community center, sports courts and indoor pool.

The home features multiple living areas, two gas fireplaces, rear decking, a hot tub, a two car garage and a stunning, large yard.

Dedicated dock slip!

This is one of our vacation rentals: “San-Stress”! Click here for a 3-D tour and more!

For more information, click here or call (301) 501-0420.

Proposed rules to govern fracking in Maryland draw criticism from environmentalists and energy industry

The Hogan administration is proposing rules that would limit the hurdles that energy companies must overcome before they could start the gas-drilling process known as fracking, while also requiring more protections against groundwater contamination.

In revising a plan crafted by the administration of then-Gov.Martin O’Malley, state environmental regulators on Wednesday endorsed speeding the review of natural gas wells, allowing them closer to homes and waterways and reducing the amount of environmental testing required before drilling could begin.

For more, click here.

Check out my new listing on Deep Creek Drive in McHenry, Maryland!

There are endless opportunities with this iconic Deep Creek Lake location- the current site of The Boardwalk Bar and the former site of the historic Point View Inn.

The property offers 600+ feet of waterfront, plentiful dockslip options (per DNR), ample parking (land and water) and prime Garrett Highway road frontage, as well as Deep Creek Drive.

Potential mixed uses include residential home sites, condo/townhouse and retail storefront.

For more information, click here.

SERIOUS INQUIRIES, CALL 301-501-0420.

Click on the photo for more information.

Check out my listing in Oakland, Maryland! If you are looking for a chalet tucked-away in the woods- this is it.

This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home is centrally located with over 3,100 square feet of high-end finishes and living space.

The chalet features a spacious kitchen, multiple fireplaces and wide plank hardwood floors.

You will absolutely love the privacy that comes with over two acres of land the views of the ~365 acre Hammell Glade nature conservancy and surrounding forest.

This house also includes a storage building and a fenced yard- perfect for your pets!

~5 miles to multiple state parks!

For more information, click here.

Check out this stunning listing! This spacious 8 bedroom, 8 bathroom house offers a little bit of everything!

The home sits across from the access trail to Main Street at Wisp Ski Resort. You can see the lake and the mountains from the front deck.

This home truly offers space for everyone! This home has three gas fireplaces, a two car garage, a game room, multiple living areas and much more!

This home is a Taylor-Made vacation rental- “Castle in the Sky”! For a 3D tour and more, click here.

For more information, click here.

Check out this listing of mine! This is a true lakefront home in Sky Valley + DNR buydown. It boasts a beautiful, sandy beach area and has ~30 feet of water frontage and its own Type A dock.

This home oozes charm and potential. Exposed log beams, two native stone fireplaces, second ‘kitchen’ on lower level, attached garage with tons of storage and water views. Moderate slope to the waterfront. Sold as-is.

You must see this home to appreciate!

For more information, click here.

Check out my listing on Cherry Heights Lane in McHenry! Prepare to be awed by the exquisite lake and mountain views from this epic log masterpiece.

This home is overflowing with character and charm; it will capture your heart as soon as you enter the front door.

A true gourmet kitchen with gleaming hardwood floors, two fireplaces, one two-sided, an expansive great room, a three car garage with an improved lot and much, much more!

A boat slip is negotiable via separate transaction.

This home is a must see.

This ia a Taylor-Made vacation rental: “Cooper’s Run”. For a 3d tour and more, click here.

Click here for more information or call (301) 501-0420.

Check out this listing of mine! This is a 4/5 bedroom chalet in the Blakeslee community.

The home is adorned with hardwood floors, tongue and groove ceilings and plenty of space for your entire family! This private lot is over-sized and directly across the street from the community center, sports courts and indoor pool.

The home features multiple living areas, two gas fireplaces, rear decking, a hot tub, a two car garage and a stunning, large yard.

Dedicated dock slip!

This is one of our vacation rentals: “San-Stress”! Click here for a 3-D tour and more!

For more information, click here or call (301) 501-0420.

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