Emmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs

The status of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg follows:

Emmit Ridge 2 — The property is for sale.

Federal Stone — The company has proposed changes to its previously approved site plan at Creamery Court to reflect a proposed new building format and footprint and other changes related to the site. The revised plans were expected to be submitted to the Emmitsburg Planning Commission for its Dec. 19th meeting.

        Frailey Farm — The property is under contract. The proposed developer held a public workshop with the mayor and Board of Commissioners to discuss the project last month.

        Mason Dixon Logistics Park (Trout Property) — The concept plan has been submitted to staff for a commercial/industrial park.  Submitted an informal floating zone amendment for comment.

        MDOT/SHA Park & Ride — MDOT/SHA restarted design work on July 1. It is expected that 30 percent of the project will be complete by the end of 2022. 

        Ripleigh’s Creamery — Construction was to begin in October.

        Rutter’s — The project is under active construction. Rutter’s has proposed an amendment to its approved site plan that would remove a forest conservation easement. This would allow the removal of trees currently protected by the easement.

        Seton Village — The Daughters of Charity Ministries is seeking to formally replat the Seton Village property to create two lots for purposes related to ownership. This is a technical plat change, and the surveyor has been advised of the town’s plat requirements and procedures.

                Village Liquors & Plaza Inn — Property owner has informed the town he is now phasing the project — Phase 1: first-story convenience area and Phase 2: second- and third-story hotel. They are currently waiting on Frederick County improvement plan approval.