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Frederick County Council approves Simmers Property express approval for Thurmont after public comment
Summary
The Frederick County Council approved an express approval request for the Simmers Property in the Town of Thurmont on March 3 after planners briefed the council and three residents spoke during public comment. The motion passed 6‑0‑1 with Council President Brad Young absent.
The Frederick County Council voted March 3 to approve an express approval request for the Simmers Property in the Town of Thurmont after a staff briefing and public comment.
Andrew Stone, principal planner in the county Division of Planning and Permitting, and Kimberly Gaines, the county’s Livable Frederick director, presented the request and answered council questions. Clark Adams, attorney for the Town of Thurmont, and Mayor John Kinnaird attended to respond to legal and municipal questions raised by council members.
Three members of the public—Bruce Dean, Brian Hanes and Ken Canall—addressed the council during the public comment period on the item. No action items or conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes beyond the council’s approval motion.
Council Member Mason Carter moved to approve the express approval request; Council Member Renee Knapp seconded. The motion passed 6‑0‑1 with Council President Brad Young recorded absent.
The approval authorizes the county action documented at the March 3 meeting record; the transcript does not specify any permitting conditions or additional follow‑up steps beyond the approval vote.
