Real Estate
Friday, March 07, 2008
163 Kendall Camp Townhouse for sale, prime real estate at Wisp Resort! GA6684755
I just listed a 4/5 bedroom townhouse at Kendall Camp, at the top of Wisp Ski Resort. The asking price is $899,900, which is very competitively priced. The MLS # is GA6684755. This is the largest floorplan that you can find at Kendall Camp, totaling nearly 3,000 sq ft. Some of the many features include an attached 1 stall garage, built in bookshelves and storage throughout the home, oversized ceramic tile floors, 4 master suites, hardwood floors in the kitchen, dining and family room, granite countertops, native stone fireplace, tongue and groove wood ceilings, stainless steel appliances, 8 person hot tub, ski slope views, huge ceilings and genuine log & beam construction. Not only that, but you walk to the new white water rafting course at Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI) and you are a few hundred feet from the slopes of Wisp! Kendall Camp at Wisp Resort & Deep Creek Lake offers unrivaled access to all of the hotspots on Marsh Mountain! The soon-to-be-built mountaintop village is directly across the street, and will offer dining, shopping and entertainment, as well as a great place to start the day!
A shot of the main living room from the kitchen:
The ski slopes are an easy walk, about 300 feet or so:
A unique blend of construction makes this a stylish vacation retreat:
Here is a slideshow of some of the other photos I have for this property:
Here is a link to some more details about the property:
http://www.homesdatabase.com/jayferguson/GA6684755
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Stilwater Community at Deep Creek Lake
______________________
______________________
Stilwater Community Photo Gallery at Picasa
Friday, February 15, 2008
Congratulations Phyllis Helbig!
Congratulations to Phyllis Helbig! We closed on her home at 603 Alder St and just 3 hours later, she completed the purchase of her new residence on S. 3rd St. Pictured with Phyllis is her son, Gene Helbig.
Posted by
Jay on 02/15 at 04:09 PM
Real Estate •
(0)
Comments •
(0)
Trackbacks •
Permalink
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Zoning Only Way To Regulate Height Of Structures, Garrett Co. Official Says
Zoning Only Way To Regulate Height Of Structures, Garrett Co. Official Says
Feb. 14, 2008
The only way to restrict the height of structures in Garrett County would be through zoning, Planning and Land Development director John Nelson told the county commissioners this week. Some residents have suggested that local officials could regulate the construction of wind turbines through height restrictions in the county’s building ordinance. The commissioners met with Nelson on Tuesday to review the issue further.
“I felt we needed to clarify that,” said Commissioner Ernie Gregg. “Because the wind turbine opponents have misconstrued this, that we can apply a height ordinance and/or a building codes ordinance.”
Nelson said the authority for controlling height is a zoning regulation. “Article 66B [of the Annotated Code of Maryland] gives the authority to counties to adopt zoning, and zoning is the only mechanism to control heights,” he said.
Building codes, Nelson explained, will allow structures to be built to any height, as long as they meet the code’s design and engineering requirements.
“You could build a building 100 stories high, as long as the structural integrity is met under the building code,” he said.
To enact some type of height restriction would restrict the height of all types of structures being built in the county, such as hotels and communications towers, not just wind turbines, county officials said. They also noted that the county cannot enact a moratorium on wind turbine construction, as suggested by the Planning Commission last week. According to the county attorney, doing so would halt all local building projects.
It is only through zoning that the county would have the authority to regulate heights, Nelson reiterated.
“Under 66B, you can’t choose a single use and attempt to regulate that use,” he added. “It has to be a comprehensive zoning plan, where you apply zoning to all kinds of uses throughout the whole jurisdiction that you choose.”
Nelson noted, however, that zoning could be adopted “piece meal” by geological or political boundaries. Currently, the only area in Garrett County with zoning is the Deep Creek Lake watershed. Article 66B was used to adopt zoning in the watershed back in 1974, as residents in that area advocated for zoning.
“It was always felt by the governing body [at that time] that if zoning were to be expanded beyond that geographical boundary, the citizens would need to illustrate or show the county commissioners that that citizens group supported zoning,” Nelson said.
He noted, however, counties cannot have exclusionary zoning, meaning they cannot exclude all types of uses.
“You have to set aside and provide an area where uses, such as wind mills, would be permitted under certain parameters,” Nelson said.
He said it has been suggest that the zoning issue be placed on a referendum for voters to decide on a district by district basis, much like the Sunday alcohol sales issue. Nelson noted that citizen groups such as the board of realtors, chamber of commerce, and watershed associations would have to first demonstrate their support for the issue.
“So far, our citizens have opposed countywide zoning,” Glotfelty said, adding that the groups would indeed have to come forward and indicate their support to justify putting spot zoning on a referendum.
“You start using that Z word, and people’s hair starts standing up on end,” he said.
Posted by
Jay on 02/14 at 05:04 PM
Local News •
Real Estate •
(0)
Comments •
(0)
Trackbacks •
Permalink
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Garrett commissioners may let voters decide zoning issue by districts
Sarah Moses
Cumberland Times-News
OAKLAND - As zoning has been presented as the only option for preventing or limiting the construction of wind turbines in Garrett County, adopting zoning might be possible through a referendum vote in each district.
“Wind power opponents have felt we could enforce this, but we don’t have the authority,” Ernie Gregg, county commissioner, said during Tuesday’s commission meeting.
John Nelson, director of planning and land development, explained that while the county has the authority to approve or deny projects through the building code, these decisions are based only on the safety and engineering of the structure, not height or appearance.
Nelson said that zoning regulations would allow restrictions to be placed, but that zoning that is not countywide can only be instituted by geographic region or by political district.
Jerry Plaugher of Deer Park asked why it wouldn’t be possible for restrictions to be placed on the ridge tops to prevent the construction of the turbines.
Denny Glotfelty, commission chairman, said that such restrictions would also affect other industries, including communication towers, which haven’t been an issue at this point in time.
Nelson added that zoning requires a comprehensive plan of the area to be zoned, and that would mean lumping together all the areas in the county with ridge tops as one group.
It had been suggested at a planning meeting last week that the commissioners approve a moratorium on development of wind turbines and that they pursue legislation to allow the county to have some form of authority over future projects. That suggestion was deemed impossible by the commissioners after consulting with the county attorney.
They said that a moratorium would require a halt on all building projects in the county and that without some form of zoning, no legislation would have any authority behind it.
The commissioners said they would be open to putting zoning up for a referendum, but only if there is a definite showing of support for the action. This would allow the zoning to be grouped by district as the Sunday alcohol sales have been.
Plaugher said he couldn’t see that happening.
“Zoning, it’s something that really rankles people,” Plaugher said. “Zoning regulations start out very simple, but give them 20 years.”
Contact Sarah Moses at .
Posted by
Jay on 02/13 at 05:02 PM
Local News •
Real Estate •
(0)
Comments •
(1)
Trackbacks •
Permalink
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Local real estate and housing markets thriving
Local housing market thriving
Area counties see increase in unit sales
Maria Smith
Cumberland Times-News
CUMBERLAND — By no means is the sky falling when it comes to the real estate market locally, Melanie Pratt Dimaio said.
As president of the Historic Highlands Association of REALTORS Inc., she and Linda Pluta, the association’s chief executive officer, said they want to dispel the picture of a dying real estate market the media has portrayed over the last year.
“Real estate is localized,” Dimaio said. “What they’re saying in the news is not true for every state, every county, every market.”
Allegany and Garrett counties are holding strong and have been noted as a stable market in Maryland REALTOR magazine.
Dimaio points out that while the state is off 33 percent in unit sales, Allegany is “one of the lucky ones” with an increase of 8.9 percent from October 2006 to October 2007. It is one of eight areas in the state to experience an increase in average sales price with a boost of 8.7 percent.
Garrett fared better, with units sold at an increase of 23.7 percent, but had a 13.6 percent decrease in average sales price.
Each of the two counties is considered one of 12 outperforming counties in the state.
Tim Brinkman, a real estate agent and the association’s publicity chairman, told Dimaio the residential business market remains solid in Mineral County, W.Va. What’s taken a hit is the second-home resort market and raw land.
Part of the reason the market has remained stable locally is that a large increase in home prices hasn’t been seen. The average cost of a home in Allegany, according to Maryland REALTOR, is $125,586, the lowest in the state. The same house would cost $372,746 in Garrett and in Talbot County, which has the highest average price, $562,277.
“I think we’re one of the best-kept secrets in the state,” Dimaio, who has worked as a real estate agent for 15 years and currently is with Long & Foster, said.
She said a seller shouldn’t expect to get rich buying a home in Cumberland and selling it two years later, but on the flip side, one won’t “get burned” either.
Even though starter homes at less than $100,000 are available, Dimaio admits it is harder for a young, recently married couple to purchase a home here than it was two years ago. But it’s far worse in Hagerstown and Winchester, Va.
Pluta’s advice is those starting out should buy a small home, renovate it, hold onto it for about five years and then graduate to the next level.
She also has statistics dating back to 1986 regarding the housing market in Allegany County.
From May through December of that year, 173 homes were sold for an average cost of $45,062. The average price has increased steadily, with 2007 seeing an average of $114,809. The market peaked in 2005, with the number of sales reaching 834, but while those have since decreased to 601, the value of homes has increased.
Nationwide, it was a good year last year despite what’s been portrayed about the market, especially in light of the subprime loan crisis, Pluta, who has been the association’s CEO for 20 years, said. In fact, 2007 is the fifth highest on record for home sales with 5,652,000 existing-home sales, according to the National Association of REALTORS.
She also doesn’t expect to see such problems trickle down to the local market, in part, because over-inflated prices haven’t been prevalent.
“We’ve just been steady,” she said. “And we’ve gone through our ups and downs.”
Allegany County is being recognized nationally for its real estate market with the national association starting to profile it along with Hagerstown and Baltimore.
“Our real estate market is very strong when compared to the truly bleak performances of other real estate markets across the country,” Dimaio said. “Real estate has historically and will, in my opinion, continue to remain a sound overall long-term investment.
“People will always need a roof over their heads,” she continued. “They are not making anymore land. So, if you need a home, don’t be afraid to buy one.”
For more information about the Garrett County & Deep Creek Lake real estate market, log on to http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com.
Posted by
Jay on 02/10 at 11:48 AM
Local News •
Real Estate •
(0)
Comments •
(0)
Trackbacks •
Permalink
Friday, February 08, 2008
Planning group’s recommendations prove impossible
Planning group’s recommendations prove impossible
Sarah Moses
Cumberland Times-News
OAKLAND - Recommendations made by the Garrett County Planning Commission are not possible, according to the Garrett County commissioners, who say they will not pursue a moratorium on wind turbine development or legislation to provide regulation of the industry.
“A moratorium would (have to) be on all building construction, not just wind power,” Monty Pagenhardt, county administrator, said. “They have to regulate everything. What the planning commission tried to suggest through some kind of legislation just can’t be done outside of countywide zoning.”
The commissioners sent out a statement saying that they looked into both suggestions made by the planning commission Wednesday, and that they were advised by legal counsel that neither the moratorium nor the legislation on wind turbine projects in the county would be possible.
Under the current county regulations, the moratorium would restrict all construction in the county and could not be targeted specifically at wind power, they said.
According to the statement released by the commissioners, under provisions of Article 66B of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the county must adopt and implement zoning regulations. Currently, the only portion of Garrett County with enforced zoning is that of the Deep Creek Lake watershed.
At this time, the county has not adopted any comprehensive land-use regulations.
“With no zoning, legislation doesn’t come in,” Denny Glotfelty, commission chairman, said. “There is nothing to follow through with anything on legislation. Without countywide zoning, that stuff’s not possible.”
Glotfelty said that if the people of the county decide to voice their opinions in favor of countywide zoning, he would support it, but at this point, it is the only option available to the commissioners.
He added that up to this point, the county commissioners had shown support for wind power in Garrett County, but that he viewed it as a matter of not having anything to enforce opposition to the turbines. He said that he felt it was best to support wind power as the county has “no control” over the placement of turbines in the county.
Pagenhardt added that at this point, the current board of commissioners has endorsed the two projects planned for the county on Backbone Mountain on private land.
The commissioners took a stance opposed to wind turbines on public land Tuesday, however, stating that such a use would be a waste of the state forest land.
Contact Sarah Moses at .
Posted by
Jay on 02/08 at 11:41 AM
Local News •
Real Estate •
(0)
Comments •
(0)
Trackbacks •
Permalink
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Carmel Chalet Vacation Rental at Carmel Cove
2371 Glendale Road
Swanton MD 21651
Carmel Chalet at Deep Creek Lake
_________________________
Nestled within a wonderful wooded lot, this inviting chalet will satisfy all your vacation dreams. Located just a stone’s throw from the tennis courts in the quietude of the beautiful Carmel Cove, this home is the perfect retreat for your recreation enjoyment and relaxation. The tranquil setting encourages you to linger in the outdoors or relax in the steamy hot tub while enjoying nature’s beauty amongst the tall oaks. The large picture windows, cathedral ceilings, and inviting fireplace highlight the pleasures of this new home. Awaken each morning to the ambiance of the fresh mountain air as you sip your coffee on the surrounding deck. Let Carmel Chalet become your home away from home!
_________________________
_________________________
This home is also for sale! Check out the following page for details:
2371 Glendale Rd - Deep Creek Lake Water Access Home for Sale with Dock Slip!
Photo Gallery of Home for Sale
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Commissioners Questioned About Zoning Changes
Commissioners Questioned About Zoning Changes
Jan. 31, 2008
The Garrett County Planning Commission on Jan. 2 unanimously approved a proposal to amend several definitions in the Deep Creek Watershed Zoning Ordinance. That proposal was then presented the following week to the county commissioners, who expressed concerns about some changes.
Kevin Potter, owner of Point View Inn, asked the commissioners this week what their specific objections were to the amendment.
“It’s my understanding then that the unanimous decision of the Planning Commission did not satisfy your requirements in this specific case,” he told the commissioners.
The amendment would provide a new and more detailed definition for hotels and motels, according to Director John Nelson, Garrett County Department of Planning and Land Development. The intent is to establish parameters for the operation and management of hotels/motels and to specify the extent of kitchen facilities allowed within individuals rooms and suites.
Commissioner Denny Glotfelty told Potter there were concerns about the bedrooms, bathrooms, and size of the units. As presented by Nelson to the commissioners on Jan. 8, one definition in the proposed amendment reads, “Contain sleeping accommodations in each guest room or suite with not more than two separate bedrooms and not more than two bathrooms and may contain a kitchen or kitchenette. The maximum size of any guest room or suite shall not exceed 1,000 square feet.”
Other definitions establish the length of occupancy for guests, provisions for registration and maid service, parking lot requirements, and signage.
“We’ve got to make sure we distinguish between motels and condos in someway,” Glotfelty told Potter. “And we want to make sure we have that very clear when we do this for the future. It’s not just for Point View; it’s to take care of the future.”
Point View Inn LLC plans to build a hotel with units containing kitchens. This project would not involve closing a portion of Deep Creek Drive, as previously proposed by the company. But the ordinance definitions must be redefined before Point View and other businesses can build hotel/motel units containing kitchens at Deep Creek Lake.
Potter asked Glotfelty about the status of the proposed amendment, noting that the Point View Inn project was now stalled.
“There were some other things brought up on it, and we’re moving slow on it to make sure we get it right,” Glotfelty said. “It will go back to the Planning Commission for them to review.”
A public hearing must also be held before the commissioners can adopt the proposed amendment.
Potter asked Glotfelty if he had any personal or professional objections to the Point View project and/or its owners.
“I have none,” Glotfelty said. “And I’m in nobody’s hip pocket like I’ve been accused of, Kevin.”
Posted by
Jay on 01/31 at 10:25 AM
Local News •
Real Estate •
(0)
Comments •
(0)
Trackbacks •
Permalink
Thursday, January 24, 2008
The Littlest Ski Lodge
Great Article from the Washingtonpost.com:
The Littlest Ski Lodge
It Was Once a Children’s Playhouse, and Is Not Much Bigger Now
By Jura Koncius
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, January 24, 2008; Page H01 JENNINGS, Md.—The tiny hand-hewn log cabin not far from Deep Creek Lake looks like it’s always been perched on its windswept ridge above rolling fields and forests. As smoke pours out of the chimney and snowflakes swirl, it’s hard to imagine that the little house came within hours of being bulldozed into oblivion in a county nearly three hours away.
After being salvaged, moved and improved by Kelly and Rick Stieff, the cabin has a new lease on life as a weekend getaway. The Leesburg family, including four offspring ages 16 to 27—two children are hers, two are his—gather there year-round to hike, kayak and fish. This time of year, the main attractions are skiing and snowboarding, starting right outside the cabin. Spruced up with radiant-heated chestnut floors, fieldstone fireplaces, a spa bath and built-in racks for Uggs and ski boots, the house—bigger now, but still compact—packs a lot in.
The cabin’s odyssey began six years ago when Kelly Stieff, who had long wanted a place in the country, dragged her husband to the Log & Timber Home Show in Chantilly. Wandering among the exhibitors selling newly built log homes and all the building materials and furniture to go in them, they got wind of the sad story of a one-room hand-hewn house of white pine and hemlock about to be demolished to make way for a housing development.
The story caught their imagination. “Living in Leesburg,” says Kelly, “we are so tired of seeing land eaten up.” The next morning the couple drove to Ashburn, where the cabin, once used as a kids’ playhouse and now forlorn in a stand of trees, awaited demolition.
“It looked like a Hansel and Gretel cottage,” says Kelly, an interior designer with her own firm in Leesburg, KMI Design Associates. “We couldn’t resist it.” By the end of that day, they had bought the 22-by-17-foot Hearthstone log home for $5,000.
After spending another $2,500 to have it dismantled, it was time for a reality check. “We had no idea where we were going to put it,” says Kelly. They had no land and no real notion of where they wanted to look. But they knew they wanted an accessible destination with a high action quotient where all their children would want to gather.
A year after their impulsive purchase and putting the cabin in storage, Rick, chief executive of Rad Elec, a maker of radon testing devices, took Kelly on a business trip near Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County, the westernmost county in Maryland. The couple liked the rural topography and outdoorsy lifestyle. They called a real estate agent. “I told them that I had a log home and I needed a place to put it,” Rick says.
They found 46 acres of rolling land near a stream and overlooking a state park that was 15 or 20 minutes from the lake as well as Wisp ski resort. In recent years the county has become a four-season destination for white-water rafting, tubing, hiking, fly-fishing and cross-country skiing.
In planning how to reassemble the cabin, the Stieffs figured they needed a bit more space for family, friends and all that gear. “But it still had to be simple and rustic,” Kelly says. They asked a local builder to draw up plans to double the cabin from a mere 600 square feet to about 1,200. The house had a high ceiling and a loft that fit two twin beds with trundles. The new plans called for a two-story addition dug into the slope off the back, creating a master bedroom and bath on the lower level and a sunroom-dining area above. An expanded front porch would offer a spot to gather at night and watch the stars.
Local fieldstone was used to construct a soaring 23-foot fireplace in the living room and a smaller one downstairs with a heating insert that circulates warmth. Floors and doors were crafted of wormy chestnut reclaimed from old barns. In the loft, they hollowed out a tree and camouflaged a vent inside it.
Kelly spent a lot of time planning how to make the most of limited space and keep it casual. “I didn’t want it to look like Ruby Tuesday,” she says. “I was going for warm and cozy but not cutesy.”
The heart of the house is the living room with its massive fireplace, where a fire burns constantly in winter. Kelly took the colors for the room from a stylized tribal rug in charcoal, gray, brick red and gold. Two love seats piled with pillows sit on opposite ends of a large square coffee table. “I pictured us all around the fire playing Monopoly,” Kelly says. “That was of course an imaginary Norman Rockwell idea that’s never quite happened yet.”
The loft above has just enough space for the twin beds and trundles, which can sleep a total of four, and a couple of bean bag chairs and a TV for playing video games. The sunroom, which adjoins the living room, has windows on three sides. The family eats there at a 72-inch-long walnut drop-leaf table; a twin table backs up one of the living room sofas. Pulled together, the two tables can seat 12 for a holiday dinner.
There are a few touches of the lodge look. The handcrafted rawhide, art glass and steel lamps and sconces by Hammerton, a Utah lighting company, incorporate pine cones, acorns and silhouettes of bears. In the compact kitchen, the barn-red cabinets have Modern Objects hardware in a pewter finish in the shape of twigs, branches and leaves.
The cabin’s new lower level, with radiant heat under stone floors, serves as the master bedroom and family room. A queen-size bed folds out of a wall unit and a 55-inch flat-screen TV is hidden behind a Coromandel screen. “When the bed goes up, the kids can come down here and play cards, watch videos or dance,” Kelly says. They splurged on a generously sized 5-by-8 walk-in shower with charcoal gray tile.
Sometimes the cabin, which was finished in time for the 2005 ski season, rocks with activity. On a rare quiet weekend, it’s a peaceful place to do nothing by a roaring fire. On those days, you might hear the clip-clop of horses as a group of Amish wagons goes by.
“I couldn’t believe it,” Kelly says. “It’s so quiet here at night, you can actually hear birds’ wings flapping in the wind.”
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Roman Ridge at Traders Landing Deep Creek Lake
Roman Ridge at Traders Landing Condominiums are available in a variety of sizes and styles, ranging from a large, four-level home with over 2800 sq ft, to a smaller duplex-style home with 1300 sq ft. The Trader’s Landing location offers homeowners supremely convenient access to all the the recreational amenities of Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County. Each property has a view of Deep Creek Lake and boatslips are available for lease. With such an ideally located site, moments away from golf, skiing, movies, restaurants, convenience stores and marinas, this is one you will want to visit.
___________________
-Great views of Deep Creek Lake and surrounding mountains.
-Convenient location to virtually all lake activities.
-Brenda’s Pizzeria, Subway, Traders Coffee House (WI-FI) and High Mountain Sports located on-site.
-Opportunity to lease boat slips & water access through Traders Landing association.
___________________
Roman Ridge Plat - 5/23/2002
Roman Ridge Plat 2 - 5/23/2002
Roman Ridge at Traders Landing Declaration - 5/21/2002
___________________
_______________________
For more information about real estate for sale in this community, or call any of the numbers below:
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Garrett County Building Permits Decrease In 2007
Garrett County Building Permits Decrease In 2007
Jan. 17, 2008
The number of building permits being issued in Garrett County is down, building codes official Bill Schefft told the county commissioners on Tuesday during a Department of Planning and Land Development update report. Department director John Nelson also reviewed the status of the county’s comprehensive plan that is being drafted.
Schefft handed out spreadsheets about various types of permits that have been issued, comparing 2007 figures with 2006, 2005, and 2003.
“We’re only down 3 percent, which doesn’t seem too terribly bad,” he told the commissioners about the total number of permits that were issued in 2007, compared to the previous year.
He noted, however, that square footage decreased by 18 percent, while builder declare value increased by 5 percent during that time period.
“That just tells me that the cost of labor and building materials has gone up considerably,” Schefft said.
Commissioner Ernie Gregg said it was significant that the decrease in building permits has leveled off over the years.
“The amount of decrease is generally less and less,” he said about comparing the one-year total to the three- and five-year totals.
For example, the 2007 total is down 7.42 percent compared to ‘05 and 10.8 percent when compared to ‘03.
Schefft also pointed out that the number of housing units being built within the Deep Creek Lake Watershed decreased in 2007. In that year, 104 units were built, compared to 184 in ‘06, 188 in ‘05, and 203 in ‘03.
Additionally, nearly half of all housing permits issued in 2006 were for Deep Creek Lake properties. But in 2007, only 35 percent were issued for the lake. The other 65 percent were issued for other areas in the county.
“The fact that Deep Creek Lake is down to 35 percent kind of surprised me,” Schefft said.
That decrease, he said, may have much to do with new housing units being built outside the Deep Creek Lake watershed, such as on Marsh Mountain.
“I think that’s a trend we’re going to see quite a bit more,” Schefft said.
He also pointed out that 60 commercial/institutional building permits with a builder declared value of $44.6 million were issued last year. He said $19 million of that was for local school projects.
“And we have our first apartment building going up on Liberty Street,” Schefft added. “I’m surprised that it seems to have taken that long, that there haven’t been apartment buildings built before in Garrett County.”
The structure will be 31,324 square feet with 30 units at a declared value of $2.9 million, according to Planning and Land Development.
Director Nelson also reported on the status of the county’s new comprehensive plan. He said five more chapters have been developed, which cover transportation, sensitive areas, community facilities, mineral resources, and economic development
“I reviewed those chapters and provided comment back to our consultants,” Nelson said. “They will make the adjustments toward the end of the week or early next week.”
Once those revisions are made, the new chapters will be available for public viewing on the Planning and Land Development web page.
Nelson said a sixth chapter that addresses housing issues will be drafted after Community Action and the Development Corporation completes their plan. Elements of that plan will be included into the county’s, Nelson explained.
“There is one other chapter of the comprehensive plan that is still being developed, and that’s water resources,” Nelson said. “That is lagging behind a little bit because of a relatively new requirement.”
He said that chapter will be a complex one to write because the Maryland Department of the Environment and others have extensive guidelines that must be followed.
“But we’ll be the first to have that water resource element prepared in the state,” Nelson said about the chapter. “So, we’re anxious to see what the state reaction will be.”
The water resources chapter should be completed by the end of February, he noted. A meeting will then be held on all remaining chapters in the comprehensive plan for public review.
Nelson added that once comments are received on those chapters, the Planning Commission will review them and submit a draft of the entire plan to the state for its review. Following that procedure, a local public hearing will be held on the plan.
“So we’re still looking at June for adoption of the plan,” Nelson said.
Information about the first four chapters of the comprehensive plan are available online at co.garrett.md.us/PlanningLand/PlanningZoning/Planning.aspx.
Full article courtesy of the Republican
Posted by
Jay on 01/17 at 02:20 PM
Local News •
Real Estate •
(0)
Comments •
(0)
Trackbacks •
Permalink
Friday, January 04, 2008
Cedar Works at Deep Creek Lake Lindal Cedar Homes
20282 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD 21550
301-387-6748
http://www.lindal.com/deepcreek/
___________________________
Cedar Works of Deep Creek Lake
Your local independent dealer in the Deep Creek Lake area.
Please let us help make your dream home a reality. We provide you with the finest value in homebuilding products: Lindal’s post and beam architectural system. Lindal’s products afford our clients the lasting beauty and quality that they expect, and the confidence that comes from dealing with a family-run company that has been in business for 60 years.
Our sales office showcases the different elements available in your custom Lindal home. be inspired by our great designs, materials, and “at your service” style. Conveniently located at 20282 Garrett Highway (Rt. 219 next to Lakeside Creamery), in the heart of Deep Creek Lake. We offer daily consultations, building information, and great advice. Either drop by, or set up an appointment by calling 301-387-6748. Or reach us by email at
We are open daily:
* Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm
* Saturday, 10am–2pm (or by appt.)
* Sunday by appt.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Second Homes at Deep Creek Lake Fractional Ownership
Second Homes at Deep Creek Lake, LLC
P.O. Box 905
McHenry, MD 21541
(866) 387-1995 Toll Free
http://www.secondhomesatdcl.com/
Second Homes at Deep Creek Lake offers fractional ownership of Deep Creek Lake and Wisp Resort homes. I found out a little bit more about them from their website:
Second Homes at Deep Creek Lake was established in 2005 after research confirmed that premier second home ownership in the Deep Creek Lake area was no longer affordable for many prospective buyers. The innovative fractional ownership structure that Second Homes provides allows owners to comfortably balance the amount of time they actually spend at their second home with an appropriate cost of ownership.
Second Homes properties are chosen and upgraded with great care and are among the finest available at Deep Creek Lake. From large areas for entertaining to sizable owners’ closets, distinctive décor to state-of-the-art electronics, all Second Homes properties are designed for the discriminating buyer.
The mission of Second Homes at Deep Creek Lake is not only to provide luxurious and unique second homes at an affordable price, but to provide property owners with a completely hassle-free ownership experience. Its affiliated entity, Second Homes Property Management, takes care of all housekeeping, maintenance, bill payment and reservation requests, making it easy for owners to relax and enjoy their beautiful home.
Pam Scott, founding principal, has been a resident of Deep Creek Lake since 2000. She is also founder of Turn Key Solutions, an interior design firm, and owns a number of rental properties in the area. Her experience in interior design, real estate, and property management creates a solid foundation for success in the fractional real estate arena.
____________________
Reasons to Buy a Second Homes Property
Exclusivity. Second Homes properties are one-of-a-kind homes in the best locations at Deep Creek Lake Mountain Resort.
Smart Ownership - A Sensible Approach to the Good Life. Studies show that most second home owners spend less than five weeks per year at their vacation homes. Yet, they pay for 52 weeks of upkeep. With a Second Homes property, you pay only for the time you use.
Trouble-free Ownership. Second Homes properties are professionally managed, allowing you the time to do what you want to do.
Generous Usage Plan. You and your family and guests will be able to enjoy your home a minimum of 8 to 10 weeks per year, depending on the property purchased. This is far more time than the average five weeks per year second home owners typically spend at their vacation properties.
Luxury. Second Homes properties are special. From espresso machines and panini makers to a library of books and DVDs, you and your family will feel completely at home from the very first day. Whether your idea of luxury is a relaxing soak in your bubbling hot tub surrounded by the sounds of nature, watching a movie in your state-of-the art home theater, or enjoying a glass of wine from your custom-designed wine cellar, you’ll feel pampered every day.
Reunions and Retreats. Second Homes properties are spacious. They are perfect for family reunions, corporate retreats, or employee incentives. The homes sleep 12 to 14 people, and provide multiple living areas for entertaining.
Instant Gratification. Many fractional products come to market as preconstruction opportunities that are years away from completion. Also, due to restrictions imposed by lenders, some fractional developers must take pre-registrations until multiple buyers are located for a simultaneous closing. Second Homes properties are ready to enjoy now.
What You See Is What You Get. Prospective buyers can touch and feel, open drawers and look in closets. They can actually feel the quality and experience the luxury. There are no surprises.
_____________
An Alternative to Underutilized Vacation Homes
The terms shared ownership and fractional ownership are used interchangeably, and refer to fee simple deeds that represent fractional interests in luxury real estate. Fractions are bought, sold and transferred like any other piece of deeded real estate.
According to CNNMoney.com, the industry began in Park City, Utah in the 1990’s as an alternative to underutilized whole-ownership homes in the area. In 2006, according to a survey by Ragatz Associates, an internationally recognized consulting and market research firm, sales of shared ownership surpassed $2.1 billion. Fractional ownership not only exists in the U.S. but also in many other areas of the world such as Europe, Latin America and Africa.
