MEETING MINUTES June 18, 2024  Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission  Location:  Reagan Room, 003 Michael Kane, Vice Chair Ralph Robertson Peter Lester Richard J. Soisson, Alternate Tom Gordon III, Ex-officio Steven Smith  Members Present: Janice R. Kirkner, Chair  Members Absent: Matthew Hoff  Present with the Commission were the following persons: Mary Lane, Bureau of Comprehensive Planning; Kiersten Marple, Amy Barcroft, David Becraft, and Laura Matyas, Bureau of Development Review; Christopher Heyn, Department ofPlanning & Land Management; Michelle Ostrander, Attorney; Daphne Daly, Planning Commission Secretary; and, Denise  Mathias, Clerk.  CALLIDORPRNTICONE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM  Madam Chair Kirkner called the meeting to order at approximately 9:00 AM.  Ms. Mathias took attendance and noted that six members were present, and a quorum was  established.  REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES  On motion of Mr. Lester, seconded by Mr. Kane and carried, the Agenda was approved.  On motion of Mr. Kane, seconded by Mr. Soisson and carried, the Minutes from May 21, 2024,  were approved.  COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS A. COMMISSION CHAIR  None EX-OFFICIO  B.  Commissioner Gordon mentioned the Housing Study that Carroll County is currently conducting and asked everyone to take a couple minutes to complete the housing survey  being done as part oft the study.    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes  June 18, 2024  C. OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS  Mr. Robertson mentioned a virtual public hearing for a 3-megawatt solar farm on Sullivan  Road in the Agricultural district to promote public awareness.  ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT A. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS  Secretary Daly reported the recommendations for the Food Processing Residuals (DAF) were forwarded to the Commissioners. They will be holding a public hearing on those July'sevening meeting is canceled; the next day meeting will be. July 16th.  amendments on July 27th.  Ms. Daly reported an update on the 2023 Annual Report. In the. Agricultural Preservation section, the numbers reflected were for the money budgeted (not spent) for purchasing easements. The numbers have been clarified and will be shared with the Commissioners. Lastly, Ms. Daly asked the Commission members to hold the dates of October 20th-22nd. Thel Maryland Chapter oft the American Planning Association is holding aj joint conference with the Maryland Planning Commissioners Association at' Turf Valley. She will provide  more information once registration is open.  B. EXTENSIONS  Ms. Maytas reported one extension since the last meeting. This is for Fern Hill (P-02-053). Itis the 13th extension but is actively working through the final review process. Approval was granted on May 20, 2024. This plan is for a total of1 17 lots in Commissioner District  2. C. BZA CASES None D. OTHER  There were no other reports.  2    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes CONCEPT SITE PLAN SUBJECT: LOCATION: OWNER:  June 18, 2024  S-23-0022- Eldersburg Corporate Park  Terminus of Progress Way, South ofl Bennett Road; C.D. 05 Long Meadow Farm 21784LLC, 741 Klees Mill Road, (Members: Susan Rash, Hunter Beaty, Sharon Beaty, Heidi St.. John Properties Inc., 2560 Lord Baltimore Drive, Baltimore, DDC, Inc. 192 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157  Westminster, MD 21157 Condon) MD21244 Light Industrial (I-1) 34.52 acres Liberty Reservoir  DEVELOPER: SURVEYOR: ZONING: ACREAGE: WATERSHED: FIRE DISTRICT: MASTER PLAN: PRIORITY FUNDING AREA: DESIGNATED GROWTH AREA: WATER/SEWER DISTRICT: * Action Required: required. Commission Chair. * Existing Conditions  Sykesville Freedom District Fire Company Commercial-High Intensity Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan 2018  Freedom Freedom  Existing Water/Existing Sewer  Thej plan is before the Planning and Zoning Commission per Chapter 155 of the Code of] Public Local Laws and Ordinances of Carroll County for review ofa concept site plan. No action is The Planning Commission may consider delegating approval of the final site plan to the Planning The subject property is one of four parcels which collectively are recognized as the "Beatty Property.' " The subject property is 34.52 acres and is currently undeveloped. The property is comprised ofmostly open meadow, with a residential dwelling and barn residing on the eastern portion oft the property. North oft these structures is a separately owned parcel which encompasses an existing cemetery. There are no streams or 100-year floodplain designations located on the property, but there are wetland and stream buffers' which extend onto the subject property from the south. There are sparse wooded areas along the southern, eastern, and western property boundaries. The adjoining property which surrounds the subject property along the northern, southern, and eastern property border is also owned by the same entity (Long Meadow Farm 217841 LLC) and has aj plan inj process for an age-restricted community. The adjoining properties to the west consist ofi industrial-zoned properties and are currently developed. The subject property and all adjoining properties lie ini the Existing / Final Planning Water and Sewer  Service areas.  3    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes * Project History:  June 18, 2024  On March 9, 2022, morning and evening Town Hall meetings were held by Commissioner Rothstein to invite conversation as it relates to the "Beaty Property" with the developer. During these meetings, discussion focused on environmental impacts and traffic. An email was received prior to this meeting which stated opposition to the development (email attached). Onl March 30, 2022, the Master Plan for the "Beaty Property" was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission as a special report to receive initial project feedback from the Commission and the public (minutes attached). The subject property was depicted as being developed with 7 flex/mixed-use buildings. Discussion from the Commission for the subject project related to building height. Citizens present at the meeting raised concerns about potential prolonged vacancy oft the new buildings, environmental impact, water/sewer allocation, and traffic as it On November 20, 2023, morning and evening Town Hall meetings were held by Commissioner Rothstein to invite conversation as it relates to the "Beaty Property" with the developer. During these meetings, discussion focused on environmental impacts, traffic, and the construction of  relates to the subject project.  Georgetown Boulevard Extended. * Plan Review:  On October 17, 2023, an initial site development plan for the subject property was submitted to the Bureau ofl Development Review and distributed to technical review agencies. The developer has proposed development oft the site as an industrial park. Industrial parks are defined in the Zoning Ordinance as: a. selj-contained development area ofi primarily industrial uses that is cohesive, with a common development scheme, and approved as a. single development plan, The industrial park is comprised of7 flex/mixed-use buildings. Thej proposed buildings are situated on either side of Georgetown Boulevard Extended, aj planned major street. Georgetown Boulevard Extended will connect to an extension of] Progress Way by way ofa roundabout. A retaining wall is shown on the southwest corner oft the property with details to be provided on the final plan. Sidewalks are proposed throughout the site with connectivity throughout the "Beaty The developer intends to subdivide the property into seven lots. A subdivision plan has not yet been submitted for review; however, the proposed lot lines and corresponding setback lines are At traffic impact study was required and submitted to the County for all four parcels/projects comprising the "Beaty Property." The study determined that the combined impact oft the four proposed projects would in total impact the intersection capacity ofMDI Route 32 & Bennett.Johnsville Road, Md Route 32 and Progress Way, and MD Route 32 and Londontown Boulevard. The developer has proposed mitigation improvements to each oft the three intersections and the County and Maryland State Highway Administration have approved the The parking tabulation provided on sheet 1 identifies the total number of parking spaces required as 687. The parking standard for industrial parks is 2.3 spaces per 1,000 square feet ofbuilding  which may be comprisedo ofmultiple lots under certain circumstances.  Property." The development will be served with public water and sewer.  shown on the site plan.  concept design oft the mitigation.  area. A total of 692 parking spaçes are provided on the site.  4    Planning and. Zoning Commission Official Minutes  June 18, 2024  Building elevations for the seven one-story buildings proposed are included in the plan on sheets 15-28. The plans delineate the buildings to be constructed of brown and tan brick. "Screen walls" that extend off the buildings are also provided and are to be placed between those large Sign details are included on sheet 29 oft the site plan. Monument signs are shown in two different styles and are to be placed at the entrances into the industrial park. These signs have al height noted on1 the detail as 16'1". In addition to the entrance signs, directional and tenant signs are proposed in a monument style and will be installed throughout the site. These signs have al height noted on the detail as 5' (for directional signs) and 3' (for tenant signs). A photometric plan and light details are included in the plan on sheets 13 and 14. Proposed lighting includes 30-foot-high, pole-mounted lighting. Building-mounted lighting is also proposed and has a mounting height of 18'6" above the finished floor. A landscape. plan is provided in the plan on sheets 11 and 12. Landscaping is proposed throughout the site with more concentrated plantings residing east of proposed building 'E' and On. June 5, 2024, the Design and Architectural Review Committee (DARC), an advisory group, While there are no objections to the building elevations, it would be nice to see color The building elevations don'tappear to show the entrance recesses as shown on the site The site development plan was subject to citizen involvement on November 27, 2023 during the Technical Review Committee meeting. During the meeting, three citizens signed in and provided feedback. Two citizens asked questions/voiced concern regarding the cemetery. Documents pertaining to the cemetery were provided and have been included. The remaining citizen questioned the placement of Georgetown Boulevard Extended, as well as advised additional buffer be provided for noise from the proposed development to the future residential Floodplain Management and Water Resource Management have granted conditional approval with comments to be addressed during the final plan review. The requirements oft the Forest Conservation Ordinance were adequate for concept approyal but will require additional information during the final plan review. The Bureau ofUtilities and the Office of Public Safety have granted concept approval oft the plans. Engineering Review has granted concept approval of Concept Stormwater Management approval has been granted. Stormwater Management requirements for the site are being addressed with micro-bio retention facilities, a submerged Int their review, the Bureau of Comprehensive Planning determined that thej proposed plan is consistent with the 2018 Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan land use designation of Commercial-High Intensity and with the Water and Sewer Master Plan. As Progress Way and Georgetown Boulevard are identified as ai future sidewalk connection within the Bicycle-  truck/tractor trailer parking areas and the public roadway.  east oft the parking area for proposed building 'G'. met to review the project. Their comments are as follows:  1. renderings in 3D. 2. plan.  development.  the plan with additional information being required on the final plan.  gravel wetland, and a proposed regional pond.  Pedestrian Master Plan, a 5' sidewalk is proposed.  5    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes  June 18, 2024  The site plan will be tested and reviewed for adequacy of! public facilities in accordance with Chapter 155 ofthe Code ofPublic Laws and Ordinances of Carroll County Maryland.  Discussion:  David Becraft presented the staff report.  Tom Pilon, a representative from St. John Properties, Inc., introduced Oliver. Jefferson, an intern working with them over the summer. Mr. Pilon explained they started an internship program during Covid for students graduating high school who are interested. in studying Civil Engineering. They try to give them opportunities to see how the profession works through the Kelly Shaffer-Miller, Attorney, Tom Pilon, St. John Properties, Inc, Matt Taylor, St.. John Properties, Inc., Jackie Chandler, Kyle Schmid from Traffic Concepts, and Ryan Langrehr from Tom Pilon, a representative with St. Johns Properties, Inc., explained they will not own the cemetery; however, a: 50-foot buffer will be provided around it, with a couple ofj parking spaces  development process.  Century Engineering were present.  Ms. Kirkner asked about protecting the cemetery on the property.  for visitors and possibly some landscaping. Mr. Kane asked about accessing the cemetery.  Mr. Pilon explained the different routes to get to the cemetery. Mr. Kane asked if the residence was occupied and how it could be accessed.  Mr. Pilon confirmed the house is currently occupied and explained the different routes to access  it.  Kelly Shaffer-Miller clarified the house will bei removed.  Ms. Shaffer-Miller also clarified that Maryland Burial Laws must be complied with whenevera cemetery is on site. Guidance is also provided by the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) regarding cemeteries on a site. They have addressed all comments from the guidance document Mr. Robertson asked the traffic consultants what traffic patterns they look at that results in what Ms. Chandler stated the traffic study they prepared was for the entire Beaty property, all 4 parcels, not just this one piece. She explained all. streets, side streets, intersections, trips, and Mr. Robertson asked what businesses they are trying to attract and what the can buildings be Mr. Pilon explained they are speculative builders; they watch the market and try to anticipate the needs of the market. The uses could be a wide variety oflight industrial businesses; the plan was also submitted as a corporate park which gives the ability for commercial uses. Mr. Robertson asked about traffic regarding tractor trailers since they are speculating on renters. Mr. Pilon explained that due to the size of the building they do not get many tractor trailers.  on all the plans submitted.  the developer needs to do: for aj project.  data that was included in the suggested improvements.  used for.  6    Planning and. Zoning Commission Official. Minutes  June 18, 2024  Ms. Chandler explained that the traffic study was done under the Business Park category. Itt takes into account retail, general office, and small warehouses. The trip estimates under this category Mr. Robertson asked staffi if the buildings could be transitioned to manufacturing or research. Ms. Miller stated the Industrial Park allows carryover uses oft the Commercial Districts, up to 20%, and I-1 uses, except for the prohibited uses listed in the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Soisson asked ift the over-55 community would also incorporate other things they may need, Mr. Pilon stated, based onl location it was unlikely they would get a grocery store in one ofthe buildings. When the road network is completed, it will provide the ability to go to several stores Mr. Pilon explained that around the cemetery there is a 50-foot buffer and they could add some Mr. Lester clarified that since there will be residents to the right ofbuilding E, he suggests more Mr. Pilon explained they typically use plantings that stay green and get some height. Mr. Kane asked ift the truck courts were visible from the backyards oft the over-55 community. Mr. Pilon confirmed some of the backyards would be facing the direction oft the truck court. Mr. Pilon stated the depth is approximately 160 -1 170 feet between the backs ofl Building A and  arel higher than ift the study was done under Office category.  like a grocery store, to stay within the community. without going out onto the main roads.  Mr. Lester asked about some ofthe plantings around buildings G and E.  plantings; however, there are some existing trees there. than one row of plantings because oft the light wash.  Mr. Lester asked about the depth between the buildings.  Building B. Public Comment:  Ann Horvath, citizen, is concerned with who will be responsible for caring for the cemetery. Stephanie Szymanski, citizen, is concerned about the quality of life for current residents around  the development site and proposed roads.  Decision:  Concept Site Plan, no action required. CONCEPT SITE PLAN SUBJECT: LOCATION: OWNER:  S-23-0035- Colonial Pipeline Substation Building Replacement, 929 Hoods Mill Road, Woodbine, MD 21797; C.D.4 Colonial Pipeline Company, 929 Hoods Mill Road, Woodbine,  3rd Amended Site Plan MD 21797  7    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: ZONING: ACREAGE: WATERSHED: FIRE DISTRICT: MASTERI PLAN: PRIORITY FUNDING AREA: DESIGNATED GROWTH AREA: * Action Required: required. Commission Chair. * Existing Conditions:  June 18, 2024  Same as Owner 20109  TRC Engineers, Inc., 7639 Coppermine Drive, Manassas, VA  Heavy Industrial (I-2) & Agriculture 8.58 acres (property = 199.77 acres) Patapsco South Branch Sykesville Plan -2019 Amended Hoods Mill Outside  Heavy Industrial & Agricultural-2014 Carroll County Master  The plan is before the Planning and Zoning Commission per Chapter 155 oft the Code of] Public Local Laws and Ordinances of Carroll County for review ofa a concept site plan. No action is The Planning Commission may consider delegating approval ofthe final site plan to the Planning  The subject property hosts the Colonial Pipeline Company. An initial site development plan was approved in 1982. Since then, various site development plan amendments and other plans have been processed to add items to the property and optimize the subject property operations. Examples oft these additions include a transmix processing facility, a control/maintenance building, fuel storage tanks, an office building, parking, and an upgrade to the fire suppression With ai total of 199.77 acres, the property is comprised oft three parcels spanning two zoning districts: Agricultural and Heavy Industrial. At Hoods Mill Road, two lengthy, narrow Agricultural parcels accommodate aj private drive access into the site from the road. The company and its equipment occupy the Heavy Industrial Zoning portion of the property. A large swath of floodplain is associated with the stream on the southern end oft the property. The site, particularly at all property lines oft the Heavy Industrial-zoned area, hosts areas ofheavy forest. Two large ponds exist on-site. The subject property is located int thel Hoods Mill Priority Residences in the. Agricultural Zoning District adjoin the heavily treed western property line of the subject property. Also ini the Heavy Industrial zoning district, and adjoining to the east, lies the Carroll County-owned Hoods Mill Landfill. Ramblin Pines Campground adjoins the subject  system.  Funding Area. Private water and sewer facilities exist.  property to the northeast, with a zoning designation of Agricultural.  * Plan Review:  The developer proposes to relocate the existing substation structure by way of constructing a new 50' X 14' building. The existing building is to be demolished back to the foundation. A series of  8    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes  June 18, 2024  overhead cable trays are also proposed and will be utilized in rerouting the electrical cables on- site. No new entrances, parking, lighting, or signage are proposed. The subject property's existing and continued use is consistent with the land use designation of Heavy Industrial in the 2014 Carroll County Master Plan - 2019 Amended. Thej proposed building elevations on sheet 7 depict a gray galvanized steel exterior. Heavily forested property lines screen the substation building from adjoining residences. On. June 3, 2024, the Design and Architectural Review Committee (DARC), an advisory group, met to review the project. With the structure not intended for human occupancy and the distance from adjoining properties, the DARC did not pose any opposition with what is proposed. Stormwater Management has granted concept approval of the plan. Stormwater Management will be addressed by reverting 100: ft? ofexisting impervious gravel area to pervious grass area. Landscaping codes and manual requirements are not applicable to this project. Forest Conservation will be addressed through recordation of an on-site forest conservation easement The proposed site plan was subject to citizen involvement during the February 26, 2024 Technical Review Committee meeting. There were no citizens who spoke at the meeting and no written comments were forwarded to the Bureau ofDevelopment Review. The site plan will be tested and reviewed for adequacy of public facilities in accordance with Chapter 155 ofthe Code of] Public Laws and Ordinances of Carroll County Maryland.  on the southern portion of the property.  Discussion:  David Becraft presented the staff report. Matt Wyant from Colonial Pipeline was present.  Mr. Kane asked about the size oft the current structure that will be demolished. get the power to the pumps at BWI and various tank farms around Baltimore.  Mr. Wyant stated it is around 10x 10. This will be a new switch gear building fori more power to  Public Comment: There was no public comment. Decision:  The Commission, on motion of Mr. Lester, seconded by Mr. Robertson and carried, voted to  delegate final approval to the Chair. SPECIAL REPORT SUBJECT: LOCATION: OWNER:  GRO-22-0012-1 Bark Hill Park Walking Trail 515 Peace N Plenty Drive, Union Bridge, MD 21791; C.D.1 Carroll County Commissioners, 2251 N. Center Street, Westminster,  MD 21157  9    Plamning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes DEVELOPER: SURVEYOR: ZONING: ACREAGE: WATERSHED: PRIORITY FUNDING AREA: Outside DESIGNATED GROWTH AREA: Outside * Action Required:  June 18, 2024  Carroll County Commissioners, clo Department of Recreation and Parks, 300 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157 CLSI, 439 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157  Agriculture 15.43 acres Double Pipe Creek Amended  MASTER PLAN: Village Residential - 2014 Carroll County Master Plan = 2019  Ina accordance with $158.049 oft the Carroll County Code ofPublic Local Laws and Ordinances and with the Annotated Code ofl Maryland, Land Use Article $ 3-205, this plan is before the Planning and Zoning Commission to determine consistency with the Master Plan. Action is  required. * Existing Conditions:  The property is located at 515 Peace N Plenty Drive and is comprised of Bark Hill Park;a County owned/maintained park that was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 17,2008. The approved site development plan (S-07-029-a attached) for the park shows two multi-purpose fields and associated parking area. The subject property and all surrounding properties lie within the Agriculture Zoning District. The adjoining properties to the south, east, and west are developed with private residential dwellings. The adjoining property to the north is A1 forest conservation easement and a water resource protection easement reside along the western property boundary, but there are no streams or FEMA 100-year floodplain designations  also owned by the County Commissioners and is mostly undeveloped.  on-site. * Plan Review:  On September 9, 2022, a grading only plan was submitted to the Bureau ofDevelopment Review for the addition of a walking trail within the park. The developer plans to construct an 8-foot- wide paved recreational trail that will connect to the existing parking area and surround the multi-purpose fields. Removable bollards are proposed at each end oft thet trail to prevent vehicles from entering the trail, except for maintenance or emergency purposes. Freestanding signs stating "no motorized vehicles" are also proposed at the entrances to the trail. The 2014 Carroll County Master Plan - 2019 Amended includes the following:  Chapter 3: Vision & Goals, page 24- "Goal 9: Provide an affordable, coordinated and comprehensive system of public and private parks, recreational facilities and programs, and Chapter 11: Parks, page 85 - "Beyond simply being nearby places for play, these park and open space facilities provide numerous other advantages to residents and the surrounding  open space that will enhance our communities."  1C    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes  June 18, 2024  neighborhoods. Community benefits include promoting convenient opportunities for healthy community activities and lifestyles, safe and child-accessible recreation space for organized Chapter 11: Parks, page 87- -"The County should plan for and provide its citizens with a network of parks, recreation areas, and open space that serve the needs oft the entire Ina accordance with $158.049 oft the Carroll County Code ofPublic Local Laws and Ordinances, Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, uses of land, buildings, structures, or premises by the County Commissioners, including the location, erection, reconstruction, extension, enlargement, conversion, or alteration ofb buildings or structures or parts thereof may be located in any district as principal permitted uses and exempt from all subdivision regulations and bulk requirements. However, no land, building, structure, or premises owned or leased by the County Commissioners may be used without the approval oft the County Planning Commission pursuant tol Md. Code, Land In accordance with the Annotated Code ofl Maryland, Land Use Article $ 3-205 the following is (b) Aj publicly or privately owned street, square, park or other public way, ground, or open space, a public building or structure, or a public utility may; not be authorized or constructed in the local jurisdiction or in geographic section ofthe local jurisdiction until the planning commission has approved thel location, character, and extent oft the developments as consistent with the plan. Staffrecommends: that the Planning Commission find the grading only plan as consistent with  and individual sports, and aesthetically pleasing green space."  population to the greatest extent possible."  $158.049 COUNTY PUBLIC BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND USES.  Use Article, $3.205.  required:  * Action Required: the Carroll County Master Plan. David Becraft presented the staffi report.  Discussion:  William Brozy, Carroll County, Department of Rec & Parks, and Aaron Valentine, CLSI, were  present.  Mr. Soisson asked about the sizes of the multi-purpose fields. Mr. Brozy stated they are both approximately 50 yards x 150 yards. Mr. Robertson asked how long the trail would be. Mr. Brozy stated about 4/10 ofar mile.  Mr. Robertson asked who determines the need for the trail and who pays fori it.  Mr. Brozy explained the money is provided by the State through a program called Public Open Space. The cost to the County is 10% ofthe project, and this project is estimated to be $200,000 inc construction. The need is determined by surveys put out and walking trails have been shown to Commission members discussed the benefits of walking trails around sports fields. Commissioner Gordon noted that maintenance would be on the County in the future. The County  be the highest priority countywide.  needs tol look into how to cover costs.  11    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes need.  June 18, 2024  Mr. Robertson asked if these funds could be used for maintenance to existing fields that are in Mr. Brozy stated the Public Open Space program grant is for development or capital replacement. Mr. Soisson clarified the program defines it as for development, not maintenance.  Public Comment: There was no public comment.  Decision:  The Commission on motion ofl Mr. Kane, seconded by Mr. Soisson and carried, finds the grading only plan consistent with the Carroll County Master Plan of 2019 including Chapter 3, Chapter 11: Parks, page 85, Chapter 11: Parks, page 87 and in accordance with 158.049 of the Carroll County Code ofLocal Law and Ordinances with regard to GRO-22-0012 Bark Hill Park Walking  Trail.  SPECIAL REPORT SUBJECT: LOCATION: OWNER: DEVELOPER: SURVEYOR: ZONING: ACREAGE: * Action Requested:  AP-22-0039. - Rocky Acres, Parcel 'A' Amended West of Niner Road, south of Ruppert Drive; C.D.2 Marie & Donald Haga, 3719 Niner Road, Finksburg, MD 21048 CLSI, 439 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157  Same as owner Agriculture 4.571 acres - Parcel 'A'  The plan is before the Planning and Zoning Commission with a request from the developer fora  modification to the approved Preliminary Plan of Rocky Acres subdivision.  * Project History & Request:  Aj preliminary plan of subdivision for Rocky Acres was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission on December 14, 1976. With the provisions oft the Code at the time, the Commission approved the plan as presented. Rocky Acres, ai three-lot subdivision, was then Due to the placement ofl lot 1, an area of the remaining lands was separated from the rest and was deemed non-buildable Parcel A'. With the creation ofthis parcel, a note stating the following was added to the record plat: "Not fori residential construction unless submitted to and approved Staff and the developer are: requesting approval of the proposed modification to the Preliminary Plan ofl Rocky Acres changing the designation ofthe parcel to a lot, allowing the construction of a residential dwelling. Following the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval, an amended  recorded on July 6, 1977 inl Plat Book 17, Pages 72 (plat attached).  by the Carroll County Planning Commission."  12    Plaming and Zoning Commission Official Minutes recordation. Discussion:  June 18, 2024  preliminary plan will be reviewed, and the associated record plat will be processed for  David Becraft presented the staffre report. Linda Alexander, CLSI, was present. history about why it was aj parcel and not a lot.  Ms. Alexander explained that the original plat was done back in the 1970's and explained the Commission members asked for clarification about the buildable lot size and the new FEMA  floodplain. Public Comment: There was no public comment.  Decision:  The Commission on motion ofMr. Kane, seconded by Mr. Lester and carried, approved the modification for AP-22-0039 Rocky Acres, Parcel A to become al buildable lot.  SPECIAL REPORT SUBJECT: LOCATION: OWNER: DEVELOPER: DESIGNER: ZONING: ACREAGE: *  S-20-0010, Long Reach Farms Lot 20 members: Michael Stavlas) Same as Owner Jerry Sterling Jr., Pasadena Signs C-2, Medium Intensity Commercial 6.58 acres  South side ofMD Route 26, east ofl Klees Mill Road; C.D. 50WNER: Stavlas Properties, LLC, 11310 Judah Way, Marriottsville, MD 21104 (LLC  Background and Action Required:  The developer ofLong Reach Farms Lot 201 has requested to locate a new sign at the property. The plan for a two-building, two-story Planned Commercial Center (PCC) with commercial space on the ground floor and al total of3 34 residential units on the second floor was approved by the Board ofZoning Appeals on August 31, 2022. The approved plan did not include any signs, either free-standing or building-mounted. The site is currently under construction. The sign proposal is a modification to the approved site development plan. Staff forwarded the request to the Planning Commission Chair for direction. The Chair requested a review by the  entire Commission.  13    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes  June 18, 2024  The proposed sign is a 25' tall double sided pylon sign with illuminated LED: messaging displays. The sign would be located 40' from the front property line along MD Route 26, Liberty Road. The sign meets the applicable zoning regulations for heights, size, and location. The  requirements of Chapter 158, state the following: $158.114 USE-ON-THE-PREMISES SIGNS. Industrial Park, or Business/Industrial Park.  (D) No exterior sign shall exceed. 301 feeti int total height, as measured from the adjacent public road, iffreestanding. Only one freestanding sign is permitted, excepti ifl located inal PCC, Business Park, (1) PCC, Business Park, or Industrial Park fronting on more than one street may erect one additional sign not exceeding 200: square feeti in area containing the names of the PCC or Park, or establishments located therein, that may be placed in any location within the boundaries ofthe (2) or eachi interior business in al PCC, Business Park, Industrial Park, or Business/Industrial Park, signs may be permitted not to exceed an area four square feet for each linear foot ofs store frontage and located in accordance with as signage plan approved by thel Planning Commission. The details oft the sign can be reviewed as an attachment to this report. Staff requests the  project within thei required yard area along each: street.  Commission review the proposal and provide direction.  Discussion:  Amy Barcroft presented the staff report. Pasadena Signs were present.  Mr. Staylas, owner/developer, Kelly Shafter-Miller, Attorney, and Mr. Jerry Sterling, Jr. from  Mr. Kane asked how far the proposed sign would be off Rt. 26. Ms. Kirkner asked how far back it would be from the lane oftraffic. Ms. Barcroft replied it would be 75 ft. from the center line oft the road. Mr. Kane asked to confirm ift the sign would be lighted. Ms. Miller confirmed it would have LED lighting with fixed signage. Ms. Kirkner asked about the height oft the sign. Mr. Kane asked about the height oft the building. Mr. Kane asked about the LED portion oft the sign.  Ms. Barcroft stated it would be 40ft setback from the property line which runs along MD Rt2 26.  Ms. Miller explained the ordinances for the size of signs and code requirements for the location.  Mr. Staylas and Ms. Miller stated the building is approximately 45 ft. tall. Mr. Sterling stated where the LED portion would be and the options it provides. Commission members discussed current signage at. the intersection and road improvements.  Ms. Miller stated the advantages of proper signage.  Ms. Kirkner asked about the LED portion blinking or being a distraction. Mr. Sterling discussed the options of the LED portion and the advantages.  14    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes Public Comment:  June 18, 2024  Bob Weinreich, citizen, asked the Commission members about the new signs advertising today's meeting and expressed his concern that more public was not present due to the change. Mr. Weinreich stated the sign should have been on the original site plan, also that the proposed sign was larger than the code allowed. He suggested a smaller sign without the LED portion would be al better fit for the area and asked the Commission members to decline the request for thej proposed  sign.  Ms. Barcroft clarified the code for internal and external signage.  Ms. Kirkner clarified the original site plan was denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC), it then went to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) and received approval. Ms. Miller clarified the reason a sign was not on the original site plan reviewed by PZC or BZA was because they did notl know exactly whati it was going tol look like. She also stated itist relatively customary for signage to come in after an approved plan since it can be one oft the last details.  Decision:  The Commission on motion ofMr. Kane, seconded by Mr. Robertson and carried, approved the request for modification to' the approved site plan for S-20-0010, Long Reach Farms Lot 20, to  include signage. RECESS  TEXT AMENDMENT: DEVELOPER'S) - RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Board of County Commissions are considering legislation that would allow for the County to enter into a DRRA with a developer and have asked for the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations for related amendments to the Carroll County Code of Mary Lane presented a PowerPoint with additional information from other counties and local jurisdictions with their advice and observations from using DRRA's. Planning and Zoning Commission members reviewed and discussed possible DRRA code options for Carroll County. County. Staffwill draft an ordinance based on today's discussion and will bring additional  AGREEMENTS (DRRA's)  Ordinances.  information to the next meeting scheduled for. July 16, 2024.  Public Comment:  Kelly Shaffer-Miller, Attorney, explained how DRRA's can be beneficial for Carroll County and Tom Pilon, a representative from St. John Properties, Inc., stated his concerns about language  her experience working with them.  being discussed to be included in the proposed code: for DRRA.  15    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Commission members for having him today.  June 18, 2024  Oliver Jefferson, an intern with St. John Properties, Inc. thanked the Planning and Zoning  ADJOURNMENT 12:41 PM.  On a motion of Mr. Soisson, seconded by Mr. Kane and carried, the Commission adjourned at  lulww  Secretary  i  16