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Festival contract done Oceans Calling package hits right notes for resort, adds second, similar event By Mallory Panuska Managing Editor (Sept. 15, 2023) A three-year contract between the Town of Ocean City and the promoter of the Oceans Calling Festival is officially signed, and contains details ranging from ticket shares, to tentative date holds in 2024-26 for a second similar music event. The parties inked the 38-page document on Aug. 31, just under a month
before the three-day festival is set to commence on Sept. 29-Oct. 1 on the inlet and surrounding beach and Boardwalk downtown. The inaugural event was supposed to be the second annual, but last year’s festival was canceled just before it was set to begin when the remnants of a hurricane blew through as crews were setting up. The new contract, which was provided by City Clerk Diana Chavis, includes date holds for Sept. 27-29, 2024, and Sept. 26-28, 2025. It also contains a clause to begin negotiating for dates for the festival for 2026 and 2027.
Tentative date holds — Chavis said they still need confirmed — for “a similar live multi-stage music festival” in 2024, 2025 and 2026 for “the weekends immediately following the festival” will begin negotiations this year as well, according to the contract. This year, and for many years prior, that weekend has been designated for Endless Summer Cruisin’. Tom Perlozzo, the city’s director of tourism and business development, said this week that staff have been working with promoter C3 Presents for a while to host a second event, but See CONTRACT Page 4
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Triple Crown Estates, located off of King Richard Road in Ocean Pines, is set to house 60 singlefamily residences. The preliminary plat review of Phase II of the construction of Triple Crown Estates was given approval by the Planning Commission last Thursday.
Residential community can begin building more homes By Remy Andersen Staff Writer (Sept. 15, 2023) The construction of Triple Crown Estates’ second phase continues on its path toward approval, following the Worcester County Planning Commission’s favorable preliminary plat review last Thursday. The first stage of the residential planned community’s construction is already underway, with 30 singlefamily homes being built. The property is located off the northerly side of Gum Point Road and just east of Preakness Drive, with the project centering on the intersection between Preakness Drive and King Richard Road. The 60 homes will all be located
along King Richard Road, which will be extended to connect to Ocean Pines, and around Preakness Drive. Each phase of the project consists of 30 homes. Although no agreement has been made with the county about creating an extension off of Racetrack Road, street signs and road names have been completed, with plans to remove the road dedication strip in the area. Triple Crown Estates is consulting with Vista Designs Inc. and working with Steen Associates as developers for the project. Each parcel would be built 20 feet apart from one another, with general lighting for the area meeting the general requirements. The project also See PLAYGROUNDS Page 6
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Contract details ticket shares, services, etc. Continued from Page 1 he did not provide many more details, as negotiations have not been finalized. However, he said the city received a grant to help cover the costs. As for Oceans Calling, Perlozzo said the event is not expected to cost the city anything. According to projections, the festival will attract more than 50,000 people daily to the footprint, which includes the inlet lot and the entirety of the Boardwalk and businesses from South to North Division streets. In the contract, the promoter is paying $50,000 for use of city facilities and giving $2 of every ticket sold to the city. And while C3 will provide all direct services for the festival, including security, fire and medical, trash collection, and electricity, water and other utilities, the large crowds are expected to spill over and require other city services. Therefore, the promoters are paying for some resort police, fire, emergency medical, lifeguard, public works, transportation, planning and cleanup efforts. The contract also contains safety plans, regulations for marketing and advertising, and a specific timeline for setup and teardown that will begin days before the event is slated to commence.
The grounds will contain three stages set up in the inlet lot and surrounding beach, along with food trucks, vendor booths and tents, among other things. The footprint will be sectioned off and allow only those attending the festival to enter, and include all of the businesses in the area. The contract states that the specific footprint established for this year, which was negotiated several months ago with the affected business owners, is only firmly established for this year’s festival. A special transportation plan for city buses containing fewer stops to keep traffic moving will also be implemented for the festival. The plan was released several weeks ago, and members of the resort Transportation Committee urged city staff this week to publish it several more times before the event to ensure people are aware of the details. Oceans Calling was initially billed as an event to deter an infamous pop-up tuner car rally from coming to Ocean City the second to last weekend in September, but with a date change and other modifications, the festival has grown into something city officials and staff expect to be a major shoulder season boon. Headliners John Mayer, The Lumineers, Jack Johnson and Alanis Moris-
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Tickets were sold out for several of the tiered groups shortly after promoters released them for sale in March, and few are still available, except for through resale. For more information about the festival, and to check ticket status, visit oceanscallingfestival.com.
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The footprint for the upcoming Oceans Calling Festival is shown on a map. City staff signed a contract Aug. 31 with promoters C3 Presents for this year’s festival, and events through 2025, at the inlet and surrounding beach downtown.
(Sept. 15, 2023) The “Pop-up Rally” tuner car event that has historically occurred in Ocean City this time of year has prompted city staff to take a proactive preventive approach with implementation of a Special Event Zone from Sept. 19-24. According to a news release, the event has seemingly moved on from the resort, given the lack of many cars in town the last couple of years. However, members of the Ocean City Police Department and staff staff want to ensure residents and visitors that they are remaining vigilant and proactive to ensure the town is a safe and welcoming destination. The “Pop-up Rally” is a car meet/show driven by social media rather than an organized event with a designated promoter. Therefore, the event can occur whenever and wherever it is promoted on social media. Ocean City Police Department members will continue to monitor social media along with having a presence on the roadways.
According to the release, the Special Event Zone reduces established speed limits in the zone and increases fines for violations. The maximum speed limit in Ocean City will be 30 mile per hour. Legislation signed in 2020 allows for increased penalties for specific motor vehicle violations. Similar to a Construction Zone, violators will face increased fines or, in some cases, arrest. During this timeframe, people should expect to see a significant police presence in town. Officers will strictly enforce all traffic laws. If the event occurs, residents and visitors can expect some traffic congestion, and alternate traffic patterns are anticipated throughout the weekend. Spectators are urged to keep the sidewalks clear for pedestrian traffic and should not incite the spinning of wheels or “burn-outs” by motorists. Officers will enforce all laws for spectators who incite drivers and enforce See DESIGNATION Page 6
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waterfront estate on 2+ acres is coming soon! If you are looking for an incredible home on a beautiful piece of property with breathtaking views overlooking Assateague Island, look no further. This home boasts 6,482 sq.ft. of luxury. The family room overlooks the 11602 S. HILLS DRIVE • BERLIN MD water with soaring ceil$1,699,900 ings and a beautiful custom fireplace. The chef 's kitchen is amazing, with lots of room for prepping food and enjoying home cooked meals, and the spacious breakfast area is off the kitchen and provides plenty of room for family and friends. The kitchen has lovely granite countertops, a butler's pantry, mini bar, and plenty of cabinets for storage. This home also has a formal dining room and formal living room, perfect gathering space for everyone to enjoy for years to come. The large primary bedroom suite is on the first floor with beautiful views overlooking the water. There are hardwood floors throughout the home. On the second floor you will find four additional spacious bedrooms and three baths, and a home theater/game room. There is also an additional room over the garage with a full bath. Off the back of the home there is a 40'x12' brick patio facing the water, which is perfect for outdoor dining and grilling. This home also comes with a Community Dock area with assigned boat slips. Slip number three is the owners. If you’re tired of the hustle and bustle, but you still want to be close to Ocean City, golf courses, and everything Assateague Island has to offer, this is the perfect home for you. Come take a tour today, put your finishing touches on it, and turn your dream of owning a Waterfront estate into reality.Your family and friends are sure to make memories that last a lifetime here. Come see for yourself. Schedule your showing today and consider making this dream home yours. MLS MDWO2015282
HERON HARBOUR ISLE HOME WITH BOAT SLIP 304 S. HERON GULL COURT OCEAN CITY • $1,499,900 This single-family 4BR/4.5BA home with deeded boat slip is located in the sought after community of Heron Harbour Isle. This beautiful home has an open floor plan with a spacious family room with a 2-story stone fireplace. The family room flows into the kitchen which has plenty of cabinet space, a center island, breakfast bar and additional storage. Off the kitchen is the dining area where you will love having meals with your family and friends. Off the family room and dining area there is a screened-in porch, perfect for relaxing and enjoying morning coffee. Off the screened-in porch is a deck with a barbecue grill for crab feasts and grilling your favorites. Also on the first level of this home is the spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closets and a large bathroom with shower and soaking tub. There’s also a study on the first floor making remote work possible in a nice quiet area. The first level also has another full bath, laundry room and a half bath. On the second level there are three additional bedrooms and two more full baths. This home has lots of room for everyone to visit and there’s also a bonus room over the garage which could be used as a fifth bedroom or game room. The home also has a wrap-around porch, two-car garage and a deeded boat slip. The seller belongs to the Heron Harbour recreation association, which has tennis courts, indoor heated pool, fitness center, sauna, Olympic size outdoor pool, and a kiddie pool. The home is located very close to restaurants, shopping, and the beach. Come take a look today. This home is being offered partially furnished and is ready for your immediate enjoyment. MDW02015676
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Are you looking to build your dream home? Look no further than this beautiful residential lot in the commuWATERSIDE DRIVE nity of South BERLIN • $475,000 Point Farms. This beautiful building lot is in a prime location on the corner with beautiful bay views. The lot is approximately 2.76 acres and it’s located off 611 in Berlin Maryland. At the entrance of South Point Farms is a public boat ramp and public pier with water access for boating fishing, crabbing, paddle boarding, and kayaking. If you are looking for a peaceful, tranquil location with unbelievable Bay views this is the prime spot. There are multiple world-class golf courses close by and Assateague National and State Park as well for days on the beach. No builder tie in required. Come take a look today and enjoy the good life on South Point Farms! MDWO2014122
Stunning 2BR/2BA condo one back from the beach hits the market! This condo is located on 66th street in an ocean block building. The sellers have made many recent upgrades, installing luxury vinyl plank flooring new mi1 66TH STREET UNIT 101 throughout, crowave, new refrigerator, OCEAN CITY • $535,000 new stove, new dishwasher, new exterior HVAC unit, toilets and kitchen faucet within the last three years. The decks also were tiled in 2019 and the glass sliders leading to the deck were also replaced within the last five years. This would make a great second home or investment property and is being sold fully furnished and ready for your immediate enjoyment. This is one of the best values at the beach - fully furnished and only one back from the ocean. As you walk through the front door, you will see an inviting living room for entertaining family and friends. There is a dining area off the kitchen with glass sliders leading to a huge covered deck with recently tiled floor. You can hear the waves break from the deck. This is a first floor unit but it's an elevated building so the height off the street is equivalent to a second floor unit. This condo has two large bedrooms and two full baths so there's plenty of room for family and friends. The condo is in walking distance to many restaurants, stores, shops and a supermarket, so once you're here you don’t have to move your car, but the condo is conveniently located to the route 90 bridge, making coming and going a joy. Come take a look today before this amazing property is sold. This condo association is well managed by Mann Properties. MLS MDWO2016172
14111 FIESTA ROAD OCEAN CITY $739,900 Stunning 4BR/3BA coastal home with garage in North Ocean City has just been listed! This home is located six blocks from the beach and across the street from Fiesta Park, which has walking trails and a pavilion. After walking through a gracious covered front porch, you are welcomed into this fabulous home. The first level of this beautiful home has two spacious bedrooms, one full bath and a den/study area perfect for working remotely from home. Beautiful hardwood floors lead to the second level where you will find a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. There is a bright and airy dining room directly off the kitchen where you will enjoy making family meals and memories that last a lifetime. Adjoining the kitchen and dining room is a spacious family room with impressive cathedral ceilings. The second level also has the primary bedroom and the primary bath with shower and soaking tub. The second level also has a 12x16 composite deck with vinyl railings. On the third level you’ll find the fourth bedroom and another full bath. The fenced back and side yards have lots of grass for the dogs and kids to play. There is also a patio and grilling area. The home is being sold furnished and ready for your immediate enjoyment. The home also has a garage and multiple additional parking spaces and street parking. Come take a look at this very rare find before it’s sold!
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Commercial Site in Prime Location hits the Market! 2.36 acres on the corner of RT 54 and W. Line Rd in Selbyville DE. This location is directly across from Yellowfins Restaurant and shopping center on heavily traveled Rt 54. The location is approximately 3-4 miles to the beaches of Ocean City & Fenwick Island. It has water and 8' sewer main that will supply a hotel, shopping center, office complex, medical center, professional center, etc. Lot is cleared. Buy it Now Before It's SOLD!!! Owner Financing is available. MLS DESU184528 HERON HARBOUR ISLE
Prime commercial location in Selbyville of 10.09 acres. This is a rare commercial development opportunity on the busy intersection of Lighthouse Sound Rd. (Route 54) and Hudson Rd. There are already many existing new homes surrounding this property and more than 3,200 additional homes are coming soon. This is the perfect location for a shopping center, multiple smaller retail businesses, and/or medical or other professional offices to serve these homes and the entire Selbyville, Bayside, Fenwick, Ocean City area. The Seller will finance up to 70% of the purchase price at 1 percent below the current prime lending rate for up to 5 years. If you are interested in only the highly visible corner piece on Hudson Rd. and RT 54 seller will sell a 2-acre parcel on that corner for $1.28 million. At $640,000 per acre this is an incredible business opportunity. The property is located 8 miles from the beach. DESU2044978
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11714 TURVILLE LN $2,399,900 201 S. HERON DR #7F3 • OCEAN CITY $424,900 This beautiful first floor 2BR/2BA condo is in Harbour Club in the fabulous community of Heron Harbour Isle. This unit is being sold furnished, is in pristine condition with luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout and has a lovely beach décor. There is a large dining area flowing off the kitchen. The kitchen is sure to delight the chef in your family with granite countertops, new white cabinets and stainless-steel appliances. The living area is very spacious for entertaining. There is a large deck off the family room. You will enjoy spending time with family and friends enjoying the cool summer breezes. The primary bedroom is spacious, and the primary bath vanity area has been upgraded. The second bedroom is perfect for family or guests. Imagine yourself in this beautiful condo in one of the nicest communities in Ocean City. Heron Harbour Isle is amenity rich with two outdoor pools, an indoor pool, a kiddie pool, fitness center, social room, sauna, locker room, two Har-Tru tennis courts, sidewalks and piers. Come take a look today and make memories that will last a lifetime. MDWO2015286
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1303 MCHENRY CT BERLIN • $145,000 Why not build? There's nothing like building the house of your dreams! Large cul-de-sac (11,566 Sqft.) home site in the very desirable Colonial Village location in Ocean Pines. Close to the Yacht Club, Yacht club pool and marina and Mumford's Landing Pool, and located only a few miles from Ocean City’s famous beaches. Ocean Pines is an amenity rich community w/restaurants, shops, tennis, recreational facilities, golf, ball fields, pickleball courts, basketball court, playground, 12 parks, 6 trails, indoor and outdoor pools, 2 marinas, beachfront beach club at 49th Street in Ocean City, and the farmer's market. There is also police protection, fire protection and excellent management. MLS MDWO2008616
Luxury 5BR/6BA/2HBA Bayfront home with pool hits the market! This luxury home has 145 feet of water frontage with direct bay views and offers southern exposure. As you walk in the front door of this lovely home you will immediately fall in love with the attention to details and upgrades throughout. An elegant 733 BRADLEY ROAD • OCEAN CITY foyer with marble flooring $3,200,000 greets you as you enter with your eyes drawn to the beautiful Bayfront views and the swimming pool in the courtyard. On the first level you will find a kitchen designed for access in and out to the pool area with plenty of seating and room for entertaining family and friends. Also on the first floor, you will find a Bay front office or playroom for the kids. This home is complete with a home elevator so either take the spiraling stairs to the second level or take the elevator up to the second level. You will be mesmerized by the amazing Bayfront views and endless sunsets this home offers. There are 6 decks off the home for privacy. On the second level you will find a professional chef’s kitchen complete with large center island, high end appliances and plenty of cabinet space adjoining a beautiful, spacious dining room overlooking the bay. The family room is also complete with a gas fireplace for chilly winter nights, making this the perfect home for year-round living or a vacation home. Also, on this floor, you will find a second office, home theater room, or game room. On the third level you will enjoy waking up to the endless water views from your primary bedroom. The primary bath has custom finishes throughout with extensive tile work. The primary bedroom also has a fireplace for romantic evenings and relaxing. Also on this floor are three additional bedrooms, which are spacious and separated nicely from the primary bedroom. This home is over 6000 ft.² and is one of the few Bayfront homes available on the market. So, if you’re looking for a home at the beach, also offering all the thrill of the day with attention to detail look no further. Come take a look at 733 Bradley Rd. today before it’s sold! MDWO2014714
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14200 JARVIS AVENUE • UNIT B203 OCEAN CITY • $289,900 Beautiful 2BR/1BA condo in North OC hits the market! This condo is ready for your immediate enjoyment and is being sold fully furnished. You will enjoy making family meals in the updated kitchen with cute black and white checked flooring. The family room is off the kitchen and makes a great space for entertaining family and friends. There are two bedrooms and a full bath. The condo is bright and airy. The building has been updated as well with a newer roof, siding, composite decking and vinyl railings. This condo is conveniently located close to restaurants, stores, and the beach. Come take a look today before it's sold! MDWO2015846
This waterfront 4BR/3.5 bath custom built home in the highly desirable community of Bay Point Plantation is extraordinary. It encompasses endless water views and was built with the finest materials, custom upgrades and impressive attention to detail. Every aspect of this home is beautifully oriented to take advantage of views, sunrises and sunsets. The main floor has 10-foot ceilings and expansive water views. The gourmet chef’s kitchen has water views, custom shaker cabinets, under counter lighting, Subzero refrigerator, six burner stove, other high-end appliances, an oversize walk-in pantry, quartz countertops and a custom walnut center island. Chef in your family is going to enjoy cooking in this unbelievable gourmet kitchen. Kitchen flows to the dining area which also overlooks the water. Wet bar with Subzero wine cooler is adjacent to the family room. The main level also has a beautiful study with built-in storage, half bath and a butler’s pantry designed for entertaining and prepping food with a second dishwasher. On the upper level is the primary bedroom suite with custom closets, lavish primary bath, upgraded tile and heated flooring. There is a deck off the primary suite for enjoying expansive water views and the natural beauty of the preserve. There is also a laundry room on this level, two additional bedrooms, a full bath and a deck off the third bedroom. There is a 30x15 saltwater in-ground heated pool with adjacent spa. Enjoy the gas fire pit area off the pool in the Fall when a chill begins to take over the night air. The home comes with a boat slip at the adjacent marina with direct access to the bay you are only minutes away by boat from the inlet and West Ocean City. Bay Point Plantation is a gated community providing extra peace of mind and a close community feel. MDWO2014864
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TAXID 533-17.00-156.07 S ROUTE 54 • SELBYVILLE, DE $890,000 Commercial land 3.94-acre prime location served by water and sewer from Selbyville. This land is across from the new development of Coastal Villages. 1,000 feet of road frontage. Also available for sale is Tax ID 533-17.00-156.04 which has 7.29 acres for $490,000 (MLS- DESU2028756) this has a density of 16 lots. Both pieces are served by water and sewer in Selbyville. OWNER FINANCING IS AVAILABLE! Come take a look today before it's SOLD! MLS DESU2028754
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This beautiful 2BR/2BA Direct Oceanfront Fountainhead Towers condo is now available for sale! Wake up to incredible sunrises to start your day with the sound of the waves crashing onto the sand. From the minute you walk in the door you’ll fall in love with the breathtaking views and open floor plan. Kitchen with breakfast bar opens up to the family room. Dining room is off the kitchen and makes a great gathering place to enjoy home cooked meals with friends and family. Large living area is off the dining area and has 4 glass sliders leading to a large ocean front deck with completely unobstructed views of the beach and ocean. Balcony is huge, boasting 30 feet x 9 feet. Bayside balcony which is approximately 14 feet x 7 feet, perfect for watching amazing sunsets. This is one of the few buildings that comes complete with two balconies. Primary bedroom overlooks the ocean with glass sliders for endless views of the beach and ocean. Primary bath has been redone and has a shower, closet and double vanities, and there is a 2nd spacious bedroom and additional bath. Hot water heater and HVAC were replaced in 2018. Hurricane shutters were just replaced in June of 2023. Washing machine and dryer in unit. On the bay facing balcony there is a separate owner's closet just for the use of unit 1606. Located at 116th St. Condo has an outdoor swimming pool on the beach side. Condo also has tennis and pickleball courts. Condo is conveniently located close to restaurants, shops and entertainment, and has easy access into and out of Ocean City. Being sold fully furnished. Condo association is on site and there is also on-site year-round security. Come take a look today before it’s sold! MDWO2014856
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Beautiful 3BR/2BA rancher in Bethany Meadows hits the market! As you pull into the driveway you will notice the beautiful yard, covered porch and attention to detail. Upon entering this home, you will see a family room that is warm, welcoming and perfect for entertaining guests and family. The kitchen is off the family room and has plenty of cabinet space and a breakfast bar, and the dining area is off the kitchen. This open concept home is perfect for the way we live today. There’s a beautiful sunroom off the dining area that leads to the side yard. The primary bedroom and bath are spacious. The other two bedrooms are also a good size and there is another full bath. In the back of the house there’s a shed for your bicycles and beach toys. This home is very well cared for and is in a sought-after community with much to offer, including an outdoor swimming pool. Come take a look today and make this beautiful home yours. MLS DESU2044912
Stunning newly constructed 4BR/3.5BA home by RBR Homes has just been completed in "America's Coolest Town". The minute you walk in you will fall in love with the custom finishes and abundance of light and outdoor space this home offers. Gourmet kitchen will delight the chef in your family with its center island and upgraded cabinetry. Family room and dining room flow off the kitchen. You will love entertaining family and friends over dinner. On the 1st floor there is also a wonderful bedroom with private bath. On the 2nd floor you will find a luxurious primary bedroom and bath, and 2 additional bedrooms and another full bath. Outdoor space has a great patio, and backyard is perfect for pets and little ones to play. There is a 2-car detached garage and above the garage is additional space that could easily be finished off for a home office. Located only a short distance to restaurants and shops in downtown Berlin. You will enjoy the small town feel and way of living. Situated on a quiet circular street and has small town charm and curb appeal. Minutes from Ocean City and Assateague Island. Association fee is only $250 per year. MLS MDWO2012960
36992 DUPONT BLVD • SELBYVILLE, DE $2,615,000 Prime Location!!! If you are an investor, builder, or developer looking for the optimal location look no further! This choice commercial property has unlimited development potential w/prime frontage on Rt 113 and Rt 54 in Selbyville. These two parcels totaling 47.5 acres are being sold together and are w/in the town limits. Located 1 mile from the Maryland State line and 10 miles from Ocean City and Fenwick Island. Offered at $2,615,000. Come take a look before it's SOLD! MLS DESU185186
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Ocean City Today
Commission OKs new Coastal Square plan Continued from Page 1 go as smoothly as it did at last Thursday’s county Planning Commission meeting. Earning unanimous approval of a site plan, the shopping center will be at the intersection of Racetrack Road and the south side of Route 50, and will contain 120,790 square feet of leasable floor space along with seven out-lots along the frontage of Route 50 and Racetrack Road. As it is now designed, the center would be approximately half the size it was when it was first proposed a little over a year ago because of a change in the property’s allowable density. The anchor tenant approved to occupy 66,454 feet of that space is a Giant grocery store, which will be located in the west retail shopping building along with a 20,400 square foot, nine-bay shopping center. The east structure will be a 34,936 square foot, 20-bay shopping center. The parking minimum for the project is 348 spaces, and the maximum is 488. The proposed amount of spaces listed on the site plan indicated 422 spaces, with 13 of those spaces being handicap-accessible. The grocery store will have three loading bays located at the rear, with the areas behind the retail spaces allowing tractor trailer access to all units.
The concept plan had gone before the Planning Commission in May and the Technical Review committee in July, receiving a favorable recommendation to proceed to the Planning Commission for further review, with only minor changes to the plan needing to be made. In terms of moving forward with construction of the site, engineer Jeff Harman said the developer wanted the construction expedited as much as possible.
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The Coastal Square Shopping Center site plan was presented to the Planning Commission on Thursday. The center consists of over 120,000 square feet of leasable floor space and seven proposed out-lots along Route 50 and Samuel Bowen Blvd.
Access to the shopping center will be from Racetrack Road, Route 50 and Samuel Bowen Boulevard. A proposed new lane would be added to southbound Route 589 at the intersection of Route 50 to give access directly from Route 589 at the signalized intersection.
Samuel Bowen Boulevard will extend across the site providing interconnection to the adjacent Ocean Landing Center and access to the proposed out-lots. The proposed new access will come in the form of a traffic circle, which was said to encourage a smoother and safer traffic flow.
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Continued from Page 3 remains in accordance with the county’s comprehensive plan. The open space requirements for the project entail a total site area of about 92 acres, with a required open space area of 26.611 acres. Two areas would be allocated for active open space, each located behind a strip of housing, one consisting of .97 acres and another consisting 2.564 acres. These areas will have playground equipment, including swings, slides, and climbers, and will have a defined boarder with a wood chip/mulch surface. The surrounding area will consist of grass for additional recreational activities. The passive recreation area amounts to 11.405 acres, and will consist of existing wooded area with a four-foot wide, 1,800-foot long winding walking trail with a wood chip surface. The natural recreation area amounts to 32.132 acres, consisting of existing wooded area that will remain in its natural state for wildlife habitat. The planning commission asked for more specific details on the type of playground equipment that will be provided as well as other amenities the developers have planned. That information is expected to be provided when the project returns to the commission for further consideration.
Designation to deter tuner cars Continued from Page 4 the violations with the driver. Further, with high pedestrian traffic expected, people are urged to “Walk Smart” and use crosswalks when crossing roadways, wait for signals to change, and ensure they are visible to drivers while crossing. For more information on the Ocean City Special Event Zones, please visit oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/police/special-event-zone/.
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City officials still concerned about new digital tram ads By Mallory Panuska Managing Editor (Sept. 15, 2023) The new digital ads on the backs of Ocean City’s Boardwalk trams are “still an area of concern” for transportation staff as officials prepare to make a last-ditch effort to flash something other than in-house messages on the screens before the seasonal vehicles hibernate for the winter. “This still remains an area of concern for us and the technical troubleshooting really … continues to be a frustration,” Transit Manager Rob Shearman said of the video screens to members of the Transportation Committee Tuesday. The city signed a contract late last year with Gateway Outdoor Advertising to market and sell ads on resort buses and trams. While the company’s efforts started out rocky, sales for bus wraps and other static ads have ramped up. However, revenues overall have not reached the level Shearman had hoped. He pointed out, though, that his projections were a little ambitious, as they were based on a curve. The digital tram ads are another story. Introduced this year as a projected new revenue producer, the ads that were supposed to flash promotions on video screens as the trams rode down up and down the boards all season have not only failed to generate any profits, but have also had issues functioning. “To use a Boardwalk analogy, it’s still a bit of a whack-a-mole situation, whereas we address electrical issues and then we find data connectivity is a problem. When we get data connectivity solved, we go back to having power issues,” Shearman explained. “It seems like every time you turn around there’s still something causing three out of the seven, now out of the eight [trams], to have technical issues.”
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