In the face of Frederick's aggressive growth Erie is looking to stake out an eastern flank against its sprawling neighbor with a bit of its own sprawl. On February 6 the Town Board will discuss an annexation request of 152 acres on the north side of Hwy 52 bordering the nearly 700-acre, 1700-home Wyndham Hill development under construction.
While it can easily be described as sprawl. at least it will be Erie's sprawl. The discussion will involve changing the zoning of the parcel from agricultural to mixed use and low density residential. In the long run, the reality is that this stretch of Hwy 52 will be developed. By approving this annexation, Erie will set an eastern boundary that will provide a small portion of revenue (eventually, with a capital E) and more importantly puts a stake in the ground as to the town's growth boundary. Frederick officials are none to happy, however Erie is smart to move forward with this strategy of a good offense being the best defense. Now, if they can just get some commercial developers to notice them...
Read a few more details and see a map of the parcel in the Daily Times-Call.
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