http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/index/ Deep Creek Lake, Maryland Information, News & Happenings en jay.ferguson@lnf.com Copyright 2008 2008-03-14T17:08:00-05:00 http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/deep_creek_blog/ http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/deep_creek_blog/#When:17:08:00Z Becky Sciullo Appalachian Publishing http://www.deepcreekblog.com http://www.appalachianstudio.com If you haven’t seen it yet, make sure to check out the Deep Creek Blog! Becky Sciullo does an incredible job of digging up stories and useful information about the Deep Creek Lake area! Cool Links, Local Blogs 2008-03-14T17:08:00-05:00 http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/163_kendall_camp_townhouse_for_sale_prime_real_estate_at_wisp_resort/ http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/163_kendall_camp_townhouse_for_sale_prime_real_estate_at_wisp_resort/#When:13:48:00Z 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 Real Estate, Properties for Sale 2008-03-07T13:48:00-05:00 http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/stilwater_community_at_deep_creek_lake/ http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/stilwater_community_at_deep_creek_lake/#When:01:34:00Z Stilwater Community, originally uploaded by deepcreeklocal. Stilwater enjoys a private & serene lakeside location in a peaceful cove of Deep Creek Lake. The shoreline boasts mature oak trees and offers ample shade & sunlight. A short hike or bike to nearby Deep Creek Lake State park, Stilwater is accessible to other Garrett County hotspots such as the Honi-Honi bar & Garrett 8 Cinemas. Real Estate, Deep Creek Lake Communities, Stilwater 2008-02-17T01:34:00-05:00 http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/congratulations_phyllis_helbig/ http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/congratulations_phyllis_helbig/#When:21:09:00Z 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. Real Estate 2008-02-15T21:09:00-05:00 http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/not_a_tornado/ http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/not_a_tornado/#When:22:05:01Z Feb. 14, 2008 NOT A TORNADO? Although no official determination was made or announced this week, photographic evidence of the weather events of Feb. 6 seem to indicate the possible touch-down of a tornado, or at least a “micro-burst,” in Garrett County that evening. In this aerial photo of the Youghiogheny Mountain Resort (YMR) area, taken by Bob Browning, rows of large trees are shown clearly uprooted. Browning said from the air, it looked as if the powerful wind, or probable tornado, touched down at the northeast corner of the YMR, went across the Youghiogheny River, and over Oakland-Sang Run Road, and then touched down again near the Garrett County Airport, and again about three miles beyond the airport toward Grantsville. Browning took several photographs of severe damage to forestland throughout this area. Local News 2008-02-14T22:05:01-05:00 http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/zoning_only_way_to_regulate_height_of_structures_garrett_co_official_says/ http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/zoning_only_way_to_regulate_height_of_structures_garrett_co_official_says/#When:22:04:00Z 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. Local News, Real Estate 2008-02-14T22:04:00-05:00 http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/beitzel_introduces_share_the_bear_bill_once_again/ http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/beitzel_introduces_share_the_bear_bill_once_again/#When:22:03:00Z Beitzel Introduces “Share The Bear” Bill Once Again Feb. 14, 2008 Del. Wendell R. Beitzel (R–Garrett and Allegany counties) introduced HB 762, “Natural Resources – Black Bears – Establishment of Population in Each County,” this week in the Maryland General Assembly. The bill, which seeks to establish a bear population in each county in the state, is in response to Del. Barbara Frush’s (D–Anne Arundel and Prince George’s) filing of HB 657. Frush’s bill seeks to classify the black bear as a non-game mammal and to put a moratorium on bear hunting in Maryland. A similar bill to Beitzel’s HB 762 was originally introduced by then-Del. George C. Edwards in 2005. The Edwards bill was also in response to a bill submitted by Frush to ban bear hunting in Maryland. Edwards is now a senator in the General Assembly. Beitzel’s bill will be heard in front of the House Environmental Matters Committee and has been scheduled for a hearing at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27. “Del. Frush and several of her colleagues do not want a bear hunt in Maryland,” Beitzel said. “If they are successful in their efforts, then something must be done to control the bear population in western Maryland. My plan does just that. “Under my legislation, the Department of Natural Resources can distribute the bears throughout the rest of the state so that everyone can experience the ‘joys’ of living with bears,” Beitzel said.  The provisions of the his bill would require the DNR to capture bears that live in over-populated areas of western Maryland, and distribute them throughout the state. The DNR has determined that all counties in Maryland have locations that are suitable for bear habitat, according to Beitzel. “Many people who aren’t from western Maryland think that bears are cute and friendly, but this isn’t always the case,” said Sen. Edwards. “There are nuisance bears that not only destroy property, but also potentially pose a serious threat to people and pets. We need to make sure that people down here know that it is essential to manage the bear population, whether it’s by a hunt or the plan we presented.” According to a report by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, 51 bears were taken during the 2007 bear hunt in Maryland. In addition to those bears, more than 40 bears were reported to have been hit by vehicles on the highway statewide. Until the 2004-2005 hunting season, a ban on hunting black bears had been in effect since 1953. The bear hunt has received national attention and has since been a source of controversy. During the most recent bear hunt, a black bear weight record was established for Maryland. Coty Jones, a 20-year-old woman from the state’s Eastern Shore, harvested a black bear that weighed more than 600 pounds. “This bill is important to not only the people of Garrett and Allegany counties, but also should be a concern for those who genuinely have an interest in the preservation of the bear population in Maryland,” Beitzel said about HB 762. He encourages anyone wanting more information on this subject to contact him in Annapolis at 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3435. Local News 2008-02-14T22:03:00-05:00 http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/brooke_mountain_vacation_rental/ http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/brooke_mountain_vacation_rental/#When:19:23:00Z 126 High Rock Ln McHenry, MD 21541 _________________ Brooke Mountain at Deep Creek Lake & Wisp Ski & Golf Resort Highline Ski-in/out Community at Wisp Resort _________________ Come experience all that Deep Creek and the Wisp Resort have to offer in the pristine mountaintop community of Highline. This brand new log Chalet will captivate you with it’s warm, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere. In the summer season you are within walking distance to the new Adventure Sports Center International and future mountaintop village. The interconnecting hiking and biking trails through natural wooded landscapes are available for your pleasure. Just a short drive down the mountain is your exclusive two-acre lakeside park. This is the ideal spot for a family gathering or picnic. In the winter season, take advantage of preferred parking for your skiing, mountain coaster and tubing adventures. For those who prefer indoor sports, you can play a game of foosball, air hockey, or choose from the many board games or X-Box library for your gaming pleasure. After each memorable day, unwind in the outdoor hot tub equipped with a stereo and LED lighting, while taking in the wooded surroundings. There are also 2 fireplaces for you to relax in front of. Your dogs are also welcome, and leave your pet crates at home. There are small, medium, and large crates available for your use. _________________ _________________ _________________ Vacation Rentals 2008-02-14T19:23:00-05:00 http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/garrett_commissioners_may_let_voters_decide_zoning_issue_by_districts/ http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/garrett_commissioners_may_let_voters_decide_zoning_issue_by_districts/#When:22:02:00Z 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 smoses@times-news.com. Local News, Real Estate 2008-02-13T22:02:00-05:00 http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/deep_creek_highlands_at_wisp_resort/ http://www.ilovedeepcreek.com/blog/index.php/site/deep_creek_highlands_at_wisp_resort/#When:20:06:01Z http://www.flickr.com/photos/deepcreeklake/2263231128/, originally uploaded by deepcreeklocal. Deep Creek Highlands, located atop Marsh Mountain and surrounding Wisp Ski & Golf Resort, is a private gated community of Wisp Resort. Breathtaking lake views and lake access, extraordinary natural rock and boulder formations, hiking trails and wooded parks are just a part of the experience of living in the Highlands. Deep Creek Highlands homeowners and their guests enjoy two recreational parks-Mountaintop and Lakefront-featuring a playground, an outdoor swimming pool, a children’s pool and two pavilions.______________________Of the 92 home sites, 24 have optional dedicated boat slips and 58 have lake access without boat slips.Three classes of property ownership - some have water access privileges on Deep Creek Lake, others offer boat slips, while some lots do not share in these amenities.Pavilion with fireplace.Playground.Outdoor swimming pool and children’s pool.Restrooms.Hiking trails to lakefront common area.Enclosed trash dumpsters with regular dumpster pick up.Snow removal.Gated entrance to community.Lakeside pavilion on the shores of Deep Creek Lake.Play area.Close proximity to Wisp Ski & Golf Resort & Adventure Sports Center. ______________________ Real Estate, Deep Creek Lake Communities, Deep Creek Highlands 2008-02-13T20:06:01-05:00