MINUTES OF THE

 

August 19, 2004

 

Planning & Zoning Commission

 

Members Present:  John Atwood, Chairman, and members Chris Brownawell, Dan Swann, Linda Cheezum and Tom Moore.

 

Members Absent: None.

 

Staff Present:  Tom Hamilton, Town Planner, Matthew Davis, Assistant Town Planner, Zach Smith, GIS Analyst, and Stacie Rice, Planning Secretary.

 

Staff Absent:   None.

 

Mr. Atwood called the meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission to order at 1:00 p.m.  The first order of business was the approval of the July 15th minutes.  Upon motion of Mr. Brownawell, seconded by Mr. Swann the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the July minutes.

 

The first item discussed was 29602 Dover Road requesting sketch site plan review for a 15,000 square foot one story furniture retail building.  The applicant’s agent, Bill Stagg, explained that the building is to be on the site of the exiting brickyard located on the north side of Dover Road just prior to Waylands Subdivision.  The total site is 13.52 acres.  Access to the site will be via Maryland Route 331, and will be built per MDOT/SHA standards.  Mr. Stagg also stated that the site plan also shows the potential for future access between June Way and the private drive to Hanlon properties.    The site plan indicated 30 parking spaces, which is adequate for the site.  The layout of the building will screen parking from view from Dover Road.  Upon motion of Mrs. Cheezum, seconded by Mr. Moore the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the sketch site plan as presented. 

 

The next item discussed was 101 Biery Street requesting PRD (Planned Re Development) review for renovation of carriage house to a studio apartment.  The applicant, Daphne & Will Cawley explained that the site is currently improved with an existing two story, two unit dwelling. They  would like to establish an additional dwelling unit in the existing carriage house.  The lot is 9,618 square feet or 0.22 acres.  The maximum allowable density in the PR District is 20 units per acre.  Based on the size of the lot, four dwelling units could be permitted. They plan to have 3 total dwelling units.  The existing two unit dwelling utilizes on street parking.  Two off street parking spaces are proposed for the new unit.  Mr. Hamilton stated that the staff would like access to be off of Vine Street rather than West Street.  Upon motion of Mr. Brownawell, seconded by Mr. Moore the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the PRD project with the understanding that the parking area be moved from West Street to Vine Street. 

 

 

 

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The next item discussed was Tred Avon Avenue and Dover Street requesting PRD (Planned Re Development) review for creation of an additional building lot. The applicant, Patricia McGlannan, explained that the site is located within the PR district and is improved with a two story duplex, which is sited at the extreme southern portion of the site.  She would like to utilize the PR district flexibility and subdivide the parcel into 2 lots.  The new is to be improved with a single family dwelling, which will line up with dwelling on each street frontage.   The new lots are to be 4,356 square feet and 3,444 square feet.  The applicant is proposing off street parking at 2 spaces per unit.  Access will be from Tred Avon Avenue.  Mr. Hamilton asked that the applicant file subdivision as minor subdivision rather that a lot line revision. Upon motion of Mr. Swann, seconded by Mr. Moore the Commission voted 5-0 to approve the PRD project creating an additional building lot with the understanding that the applicant must file a subdivision plat.  The Commission also voted to authorize their Chairman to sign the final subdivision plat when ready.        

 

Mr. Davis presented the Annual Report to the Commission.  The Commission decided they would review the report and get any comments to Mr. Davis. 

 

Mr. Hamilton briefly discussed with the Commission the next step in the zoning update.  One issue, which has not been addressed, is the Zoning Map.  The Comprehensive Plan supported several changes including the creation of a Traditional Neighborhood district.  The staff will make a presentation at the September Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.

 

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m. by motion of Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Swann.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Stacie S. Rice

                                                                        Planning & Zoning Secretary