Planning Commission Minutes MeetingAttendance Commission Members Ralph Ghent - Chairman Martina Hatley - Vice Chairwoman Bill Butts Brian Bieda Steve O'Malley Kim Buynak Heather Wallace Alternate Jason Evans - Council Liaison Commission Members Absent  September. 30, 2024  Town Staff  John Breeding Director of Planning & Barney Quinn - Town Engineer/Inspector Debra Clinton - Planning & Zoning  Zoning  Review Coordinator  Others  Thomas McCarron - Town Attorney  1. CALLTO ORDER  The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Ralph Ghent, who also led  the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vote: All in favor, none opposed.  Motion: Bill Butts motioned to approve the August 26, 2024. Kim Buynak seconded the motion.  3. CIIZENCOMMENISIN: items not on the agenda)  None  4. CARROLL/ /FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNERS  Carroll County Planner- - Hannah Weber - Hannah updated the Planning Commission on the draft oft the Housing Study. This study will be presented to the Carroll County Planning Commission for findings and recommendations. They are processing three different Text Amendments, one for Housing Bill 538, Solar Sitel Design, and (DRRA). Developers Rights and Responsibilities Agreement. The County Master Plan website launch will be sometime in Frederick County Planner - Vanessa Moreno - Vanessa updated the Planning Commission on the MPRP Project, and the Frederick County Council approved a letter of opposition on this matter. A community meeting scheduled for October gth at 6 pm will bel held at the Oakdale Auditorium. She also gave updates on developments surrounding Mount Airy, The Cromwell Project, the Alpine, and the Cherry Run Development. A new transmission line update ofa 12.7-mile Potomac Edison line replacement from Union Bridge Substation to Mount  October.  Airy Substation.  1    5. SITEPLANS/SUBDIVISIONS/DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS  S-22-0036 Twin Arch Business Park, Lot 15C, Kings Sports Construction LLC, 2310 Back Acre Circle Concept Site Development Plan. The request for approval ofthe concept site development plan. Martina Hatley motioned to approve the Open Space Waiver for the TABP Lot 15C with the condition that the ESA will be provided prior to the final plan approval of this open space. Brian Bieda seconded the motion. Vote: All in favor, none opposed. Ralph Ghent motioned to accept the applicant's submission of projected financial data at the concept plan stage for Lot 15C record S-22-0036 and that there will be sufficient revenue for the applicant toj provide the required services for this project and that the proposed project is consistent with applicable governmental environmental standards. Brian Bieda seconded the motion. Vote: All in favor, none opposed. Kim Buynak motioned to postpone the decision for Lot 15C until we: receive the information from the Kings and the APFO. Bill Butts seconded the motion. Vote: All in  favor, none opposed.  6. NEW BUSINESS/ INTRODUCTION/RECOMMENDATION  McDonald's 1706 Ridgeside Drive, Building Permit CA-24-1176- Possible approval of the proposed exterior modifications to the main entrance, drive-thru, extra pick-up window, and ADA-compliant sidewalk access to the McDonald's located off Ridgeside Drive. Kim Buynak motioned for ai recommendation of approval of these changes to Mount Airy McDonald's to move forward with the building permit. With the conditions ofe ensuring full cut-off dark sky lighting ifl lighting is changed. Martina Hatley seconded the motion. Vote: S-22-0037 Southside Plaza proposed elevations for possible approval from the Planning Commission. John Breeding, the Director of] Planning and Zoning, presented the elevation plan to the Planning Commission. Ron Thompson, representative for the applicant, and the applicant, Tabassem Realty, LLC elaborate on the elevation plan. Martina Hatley motioned to approve the revised elevations for both buildings A and B of Southside Plaza, located at 1508 and 1510 South Main Street, to include examples of existing buildings with similar exterior texture and a veneer sample. Brian Bieda seconded the motion. Vote: All in Decision on the 2023 Master Plan - Final Draft - Introduction to Town Council of the Resolution 2024-05, Introduction to Town Council of the 2023 Master Plan Final Draft Martina Hatley motioned to approve Resolution 2024-05. Steve O'Malley seconded the  All in favor, none opposed.  favor, none opposed.  2023 Master Plan Final Draft. - Commission discussion only.  motion. Vote: 5-1, Kim Buynak - Nay  7. REPORTS/OTHER BUSINESS/FUTURE ITEMS  Council Liaison Report - Councilman Evans, provided the Town Council report for the Zoning Administrator Report- The Town Zoning Administrator approved 21 permits with a  September 9, 2024, Town Council meeting. revenue of $392.38 for August 2024.  2    Next Planning Commission Meeting Date  The next meeting will be on Monday, October 28, 2024, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Town  Hall.  8. ADIOURNMENT  Chairman Ralph Ghent adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 10:00 p.m.  Submitted by Chairman Ralph Ghent Prepared by Debra Clinton  19/29/24  PA  Signature  3