Residents and fire‑department representative describe storage‑building plan; traffic concerns noted

Apr 20, 2026

During a public hearing, resident Wayne Printz asked for clarification on the storage‑building proposal; Scott Lam of the Elkton Volunteer Fire Department said the lot is largely vacant and donations have fallen, and applicant Justus McDaniel said he would lease the lot and place about 20–25 buildings there. Commissioners discussed truck ingress/egress and traffic concerns.

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During the public hearing on the special exception for 14171 Spotswood Trail, resident Wayne Printz asked for clarification on the nature of the proposed project. Scott Lam, president of the Elkton Volunteer Fire Department, said the lot had "remained largely vacant" and that the department is interested in using the space for the sale of storage buildings; he also noted donations have declined in the post‑pandemic period.

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