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The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont:

Subdivisions

Hammaker Hills, Phase 1 (Woodland Avenue) — 36 single-family lots recorded, built, and sold.  Final site work to be completed.

Hammaker Hills, Phase 2 (Westview Drive) — 22 single-family lots in R-2; Final Plat approved; site work underway.

Mechanicstown, LLC — (Emmitsburg Road) — Final Plat conditionally approved for 31 single-family lots in R-2/ ARP.

Mountain Brooke (Emmitsburg Road) — Final Plat conditionally approved for 11 single-family lots in R-2/ ARP.

Leal Homes (Eyler Road) — Preliminary Plat to create 6 single-family lots in ARP using clustering subdivision regulations; third party review of stormwater management plan.

Simmer’s Property — Contract purchaser, Cross & Company, held a public meeting at the Thurmont Library on June 27, 2024, to discuss potential development plans, but has not officially submitted for Town review.

* No activity on Oak Forest Concept Plan

Site Plans

Thurmont Bank Building — Final Site Plan approved; interior building redevelopment, 3 Commercial Spaces and 9 Apartment Units. Under construction.

Thurmont Business Park, Lot 1 — Goodwill store; 17,850-square-foot building – under construction.

Michael & Holly Late — Preliminary Plan, 2 Duplexes, 4 dwellings, in Mixed Use Village-1; continuation requested by applicant.

Sheetz Store — Preliminary Site Plan for re-build of site in General Business, Planning & Zoning Commission conditionally approved March 28, 2024. Final Site Plan approval upon meeting conditions.

Emmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs

The following are the statuses of new businesses and developments coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report:

Penny Mart (7 E. Main Street) — Held its grand opening on July 17.

Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of US 15) — Awaiting status updates from the developer.

Seton Village — The town is awaiting signatures and the fee in-lieu for forest conservation.

Emmitsburg Distillery (East Emmitsburg Industrial Park II Lot 4) — An updated improvement plan has been reviewed by town staff and comments submitted. The developer needs to address the comments to align the plan with the Creamery Court improvements.

Christ Community Church (Creamery Road) — The improvement plan is under review.

Emmit Ridge — The developer is coordinating with country staff regarding stormwater.

Upcoming

McNair Property — The land survey, which is a required component of the annexation application, has been completed by the property owner.

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Thurmont New Business and Development Briefs The The The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont:

Subdivisions

  • Hammaker Hills, Phase 1 (Woodland Avenue) — 36 single-family lots recorded, built, and sold. Final site work to be completed.
  • Hammaker Hills, Phase 2 (Westview Drive) — 22 single-family lots in R-2; Final Plat approved Oct. 26, 2023; site work underway.
  • Mechanicstown, LLC — (Emmitsburg Road) — Final Plat conditionally approved for 31 single-family lots in R-2/ ARP.
  • Mountain Brooke (Emmitsburg Road) — Preliminary Plat approved for 11 single-family lots in R-2/ ARP; Final Plat to be reviewed August 22, 2024.
  • Leal Homes (Eyler Road) — Preliminary Plat to create 6 single-family lots in ARP using clustering subdivision regulations; third party review of stormwater management plan.
  • Simmer’s Property — Contract purchaser, Cross & Company, held a public meeting at the Thurmont Library on June 27, 2024, to discuss potential development plans, but has not officially submitted for Town review.

* No activity on Oak Forest Concept Plan

Site Plans

  • Thurmont Bank Building — Final Site Plan approved; interior building redevelopment, 3 Commercial Spaces and 9 Apartment Units. Construction has begun.
  • Thurmont Business Park, Lot 1 — Goodwill store; 17,850-square-foot building – under construction.
  • Michael & Holly Late — Concept Plan, 2 Duplexes, 4 dwellings in Mixed Use Village-1, Planning & Zoning Commission tabled March 28, 2024.
  • Sheetz Store — Preliminary Site Plan for re-build of site in General Business, Planning & Zoning Commission conditionally approved March 28, 2024. Final Site Plan approval upon meeting conditions.

Emmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs

.The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner ’s report:

  • Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of US 15) — Under construction.
  • Seton Village — The applicant is seeking planning commission approval of a subdivision plat to convert two condominium units into two re corded lots. The town is awaiting signatures and the fee in-lieu for forest conservation.
  • Emmitsburg Distillery (East Emmitsburg Industrial Park II Lot 4) — An updated improvement plan has been submitted and reviewed. The developer needs to address the new comments.
  • Christ Community Church (Creamery Road) — A conditional zoning permit has been issued, and the improvement plan is under review .
  • Mount St. Mary’s University E Wing Improvements (South Seton Avenue) — Tree removal started at the beginning of July, and excavation started during the week of July 8.
  • Emmit Ridge — The town engineer and town staff are reviewing the sketch plat. There is an ongoing discussion regarding the setback requiremen ts. The Board of Appeals approved the setback variance.
  • Penny Mart — Zoning and sign permits have been issued.

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Emmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs

The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report:

Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of U.S. 15) — Site plan and improvement plans are complete. Performance bond estimates are being reviewed.

Village Liquors & Plaza Inn (Silo Hill Parkway) — SCD approved the improvement plat. The site plan has been submitted to the county. Payment and performance bonds are pending.

Mount St. Mary’s Seton Shrine E Wing (South Seton Avenue) — The site plan was received on May 26 and is under review.

Thurmont New Business and Development Briefs

The statuses of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont:

Subdivisions

Emmitsburg Road Flood Control Project (behind Sheetz) — The Town of Thurmont acquired 0.9 ac in the general business zone has been conditionally approved.

Hammaker Hills, Phase 1 (Woodland Avenue) — 36 single-family lots recorded and 22 permits issued for single-family dwellings.

Hammaker Hills, Phase 2 (Westview Drive) — Preliminary plat approved for 22 single-family lots in R-2 district. The improvement plan is conditionally approved.

Mechanicstown, LLC (Emmitsburg Road) — Preliminary plat approved for 31 single-family lots in R-2/ ARP district. Improvement Plans are anticipated for the Aug. 24 Planning and Zoning Commission agenda.

Mountain Brooke (Emmitsburg Road) — Preliminary plat approved for 11 single-family lots in R-2/ ARP district. Improvement Plans are anticipated for the Aug. 24 Planning and Zoning Commission agenda.

Site Plans

Thurmont Business Park (Thurmont Blvd.): Lot 1 to be developed for the relocation of Goodwill into a 17,850-square-foot building; under county review.

New Businesses

Studio 24E, a lady’s boutique, is now open at 21 East Main Street.

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The statuses of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont:

Subdivisions

Hammaker Hills, Phase 1 (Woodland Ave.) — 19 permits issued.

Hammaker Hills, Phase 2 (Westview Drive) — Preliminary plat approved for 22 single-family lots in R-2 district. The improvement plan is conditionally approved.

Mechanicstown, LLC (Emmitsburg Road) — Preliminary plat approved for 31 single-family lots in R-2/ ARP district.

Mountain Brooke (Emmitsburg Road) — Preliminary plat approved for 11 single-family lots in R-2/ ARP district.

Oak Forest Townhouse Community (East Moser Road) — Concept plan submitted for a 36-unit townhouse community in R-5 district.

Simmer’s Subdivision (Apples Church Road) — Concept plan submitted for a 40-unit townhouse community in R-5 district.

Site Plans

Thurmont Business Park (Thurmont Blvd.) — Lot 1 to be developed for the relocation of Goodwill into a 17,850 square foot building – final site plan under review.

Ordinance

Floodplain Management Ordinance: Repeal of Chapter 27 of Town Code to be replaced with updated Maryland Department of Environment Model Floodplain Management Ordinance as required by Federal Emergency Management Agency and Maryland Department of Environment.

New Businesses

Weis Gas ‘N Go is now open at Weis Markets.

Studio 24 at 21 East Main Street will open in mid- to late-June.

10 Tavern will be open in mid-June at 10 East Main Street. 10 Taven is formally known as Thurmont Bar & Grill and has been totally renovated and has a full liquor license.

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The following are the status of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont:

Subdivisions:

Hobb’s Division — Two approved building lots in Mixed-Use Village 1 listed for sale.

Hammaker Hills, Phase 1 — 37 single-family dwelling lots in R-2 zoning district. One lot occupied. Two homes are under construction. Four lots with permits issued.

Hammaker Hills, Phase 2 — Preliminary plat approved for 22 single-family dwelling lots.

Mechanicstown, LLC — Preliminary plat approved for 31 single-family dwelling lots.

Mountain Brooke — Preliminary plat approved for 11 single-family dwelling lots.  

Meunier Minor Subdivision — Preliminary/final plat approved for one new lot and adjustment of two lots.

Simmer’s Minor Subdivision — Preliminary/final plat approved for one new lot.

Oak Forest Townhouse Community — 36 units in R-5 zoning district. Revised Concept Plans for review by the Planning & Zoning Commission, February 23, 2023.

505 E. Main St. Minor Subdivision — Plat for creation of a lot for existing dwelling and a remainder lot; for review by the Planning & Zoning Commission February 23, 2023.

Site Plans:

Weis Gas & Go (2 Thurmont Blvd.) — Weis Markets did a partial site redevelopment; a Gas & Go fuel station to consist of three pumps and one manned kiosk. Under construction.

Thurmont Business Park — Lot 1 to be developed for the relocation of Goodwill into a 17,850-square-foot building. Final site plan is under review.

New Business Openings:

The Rosie Boutique — 8 East Main Street.

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The status of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont:

Subdivisions:

Hobb’s Division — Two approved building lots in Mixed-Use Village 1 listed for sale.

Hammaker Hills, Phase 1 — 37 single-family dwelling lots in R-2 zoning district. Two homes under construction.

Hammaker Hills, Phase 2 — Preliminary plat approved for 22 single-family dwelling lots.

Mechanicstown, LLC — Preliminary plat approved for 31 single-family dwelling lots.

Mountain Brooke — Preliminary plat approved for 11 single-family dwelling lots.  

Meunier Minor Subdivision — Preliminary/ final plat approved for 1 new lot and adjustment of two lots.

Simmer’s Minor Subdivision — Preliminary/final plat approved for 1 new lot.

Oak Forest Townhouse Community — 36 units in R-5 zoning district. Concept plan reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission December 15, 2022.

Site Plans:

Weis Gas & Go (2 Thurmont Blvd.) — Weis Markets did a partial site redevelopment – a Gas & Go fuel station to consist of three pumps and one manned kiosk; under construction.

Thurmont Business Park — Lot 1 to be developed for the relocation of Goodwill into a 17,850-square-foot building; final site plan under review.

 Other:

The Thurmont Board of Commissioners approved the Resolution for the Annexation of 16.68 acres for an intergenerational mixed-use neighborhood with daycare and an assisted- living center. Petition for annexation suspended. Special election to be held on January 17, 2023, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Complete and accurate information available at Thurmont.com.

New Business Openings:

Catoctin Mountain Massage & Wellness Center at 31B Water Street.

Mountain View Convenience Beer & Wine Store at 140 Frederick Road.

T- Mobile in Thurmont Plaza at 224 North Church Street.

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The following are the status of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont:

   Hobb’s Division: Consists of two approved building lots in the Mixed-Use Village 1. They are listed for sale. 

   Hammaker Hills, Phase 1: Consists of 37 single-family dwelling lots in the R-2 zoning district. Final plats have been recorded. Permits have been issued for two lots.

   Hammaker Hill, Phase 2: Received preliminary plat approval for 22 single-family dwelling lots.

   Mechanicstown, LLC: Received preliminary plat approval for 31 single-family dwelling lots.

   Mountain Brooke: Received preliminary plat approval for 11 single-family dwelling lots.   

   Meunier Minor Subdivision: Received preliminary/final plat approval for one new lot and adjustment of two lots in R-2 residential.

   Simmers Minor Subdivision: Preliminary/final plat has been approved for one new lot.

   Weis Gas & Go (2 Thurmont Blvd.): Weis Markets did a partial site redevelopment for converting existing underutilized overflow parking area to a Gas & Go fuel station that will have three pumps and one manned kiosk. It is under construction.

   Thurmont Business Park: Lot 1 to be developed for the relocation of Goodwill into a 17,850-square-foot building. The final site plan is under review.

   Criswell Automotive (105/107 Frederick Road): Relocating the existing accessory structure and paving of the parcels for automotive sales and storage. It is complete.

   Thurmont Main Street Pop Shops (224 North Church Street): They are open every Saturday through December 17, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., in the Thurmont Plaza. They offer handmade and commercial products, along with four bakers. A different food truck will be there each week.

   Simmers Property: The Thurmont Board of Commissioners have approved the Resolution for the Annexation of 16.68 acres for an intergenerational mixed-use neighborhood with day care and assisted living center. Complete and accurate information is available at Thurmont.com. A petition for referendum has been received and adequate signatures verified to suspend annexation until special election.

   New business and services coming: Catoctin Mountain Massage, T-Mobile, and The Rose Boutique.