Subdivision

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Two planned subdivisions cleared a regulatory hurdle Tuesday when the Washington County Commissioners approved the developers' proposals for payments to offset the burden they would place on crowded schools. One of the subdivisions, Rosehill Manor, would be developed by Dan Ryan Builders and would add 132 single-family homes off Longmeadow Road, east of Marsh Pike. That would add about 26 students to North Hagerstown High School, which is already at 99 percent capacity, county Planning Director Michael C. Thompson said.

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - A Jefferson County man was in jail Friday on one count of burglary, which police say stemmed from a Christmas Eve incident in the Patrick Henry subdivision near Charles Town, W.Va., according to West Virginia State Police. Kenneth Lee Hart, a resident of the subdivision, was arraigned Thursday by Magistrate Mary Paul Rissler, who set a $50,000 bond. Police said the victim discovered Hart in her home along Lee Way when she was about to take a shower and that he fled when she screamed, according to a news release by First Sgt. E.D. Burnett.

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. -- A public hearing to gather input about proposed revisions to Berkeley County's planning and development regulations will be Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The Berkeley County Commission scheduled the forum Thursday after voting to accept a draft of the revisions to the county's subdivision regulations that recently was finalized by the Berkeley County Planning Commission. The draft of the proposed regulations is expected to be posted on the county commission's Web site and available for download, Planning Department Director Stefanie Allemong told the commission Thursday.

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - Del. Daryl E. Cowles, R-Morgan/Hampshire, who was re-elected for a second term to the 51st District, announced recently he was appointed to serve as minority vice chairman of the Political Subdivisions Committee in the West Virginia House of Delegates.  "It's a pretty good sign when a second-term delegate gets the nod," Cowles said. He said he did not ask for the appointment, but signed up to serve on the committee, as he did last term. House Minority Leader Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha, recommended Cowles to House Speaker Richard Thompson.

ROUZERVILLE, Pa. -- Surveying for subdivision continues at a farm that has been eyed for development by major retailers and restaurants like Target, Martin's Food Market and Olive Garden. The Realtor for the property off Washington Township Boulevard across from Applebee's restaurant promised a quality shopping center no matter who ends up spearheading the project. Among the proposals on the table is one modeled off an old English city. "This is going to be the site," Realtor Tim Light said.

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. -- Spring Mill Farm subdivision this week became the 30th residential community in Berkeley County to ask for enforcement of the county's all-terrain vehicle ordinance in their community. As written, the four-year-old ordinance prohibits ATV use on county roads and county-owned property, but subdivision homeowners associations have to petition the Berkeley County Commission if they want their privately maintained streets and avenues included in enforcement efforts.

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. -- Three revised subdivision regulations were approved with additional changes Friday by the Morgan County Commission. Under family transfer exemption changes, new wording was added to the section regarding family transfers and division among heirs. The new wording allows the formation of parcels transferred as gifts to those designated family members. It can be done with or without obtaining a well or septic permit, but it must be stipulated on the deed.

WAYNESBORO, Pa. - A ridge of trees again has again gotten the Washington Township Supervisors in an argument with a developer. The supervisors expressed concerns Monday about the possible clear-cutting of a few lots planned as part of Antietam Creek Estates, which is proposed between Pa. 316 and Washington Township Boulevard near the near Tyco Electronics Corp., formerly Amp. Their discussions were reminiscent of those with the Gardner family looking to develop forested land on Mount Dunlop.

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - New subdivision regulations were not approved Tuesday night by the Morgan County Commission. The regulations will be discussed and could be voted on at the Oct. 17 commission meeting, Commission President Glen R. Stotler said. About 25 people attended the public hearing and voiced their opinions about the draft subdivision regulations that were approved by the county planning commission. Most sections were accepted at the hearing, some needed further review and some alternative language was suggested for better clarification.

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - New subdivision regulations were not approved Tuesday night by the Morgan County Commission. The regulations will be discussed and could be voted on at the Oct. 17 commission meeting, Commission President Glen R. Stotler said. About 25 people attended the public hearing and voiced their opinions about the draft subdivision regulations that were approved by the county planning commission. Most sections were accepted at the hearing, some needed further review and some alternative language was suggested for better clarification.