MEETING MINUTES July 16, 2024  Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission  Location:  Reagan Room, 003 Michael Kane, Vice Chair Ralph Robertson Peter Lester Richard J. Soisson, Alternate Matthew Hoff Steven Smith  Members Present: Janice R. Kirkner, Chair  Members Absent: Tom Gordon III, Ex-officio  Present with the Commission were the following persons: Randolph Mitchell, Bureau of Comprehensive Planning; Amy Barcroft, Kierstin Marple, and Laura Matyas, Bureau of Development Review; Christopher Heyn, Department of Planning & Land Management; Daphne  Daly, Planning Commission Secretary; and, Denise Mathias, Clerk.  CALLTOORDERDER/WELCOME 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 seven members were present, and a quorum was  established.  REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES  On motion of Mr. Kane, seconded by Mr. Lester and carried, the Agenda was approved.  On motion ofMr. Lester, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried, the Minutes from June 5, 2024, were  approved.  COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS A. COMMISSION CHAIR  Chair Kirkner stated she approved two plans since the last meeting. M-23-0029, Dublin Manor, Section 3, Lot 3, one lot subdivision was approved on. June 18th, and M-23-0050, Wilhide Acre, Ms. Kirkner reported participating in a Housing Forum for the Carroll County Relators. Secretary Daly and Tiffany Fossett from Carroll County Government were also in attendance.  one lot subdivision in Keymar was approved on July 9th.  She noted it was very educational and informative.    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes B. EX-OFFICIO  July 16, 2024  Ex-officio Gordon was not in attendance. C. OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS There were no other reports. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT  A.  ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS  Secretary Daly provided an update on the Housing Study. The consultant, Mosaic, is working on analyzing the data. They are anticipated toj present to the Planning Commission at the October 15th meeting and to the Board of County Commissioners shortly afterward. This will be a significant piece of the discussion going forward as part of the Master Plan Ms. Daly reported a work session was held on June 27th with the Board of County Commissioners on the Master Plan. A similar work session will be held with the Planning Commission on August 7th. The purpose oft the work sessions is to get direction on what should bei included int the update process. Ajoint work session is anticipated for September. Ms. Daly provided an update on the Public Hearing for Food Processing Residuals (DAF) that was held on June 27th. The Board voted to prohibit all storage of Food Processing Lastly, Ms. Daly stated a package of legislation was passed in the last session related to housing. County staffi isi in thej process of getting together some actions to update the Code toreflect that legislation and they will be coming before the Commission in the next couple  update.  Residuals in the county. the text amendment is being finalized.  ofmonths. EXTENSIONS  B.  Ms. Maytas reported two extensions since the last meeting. The first is for Stillwater (M- 07-013), this is the 14th extension for this one-lot minor subdivision located in Commissioner District5 5. The second is forLake Forest Estates (P-02-052), this is the 16th extension for this twenty-seven-lot subdivision located in Commissioner District 4. Mr. Mitchell reported three BZA cases: for. July. The first ist #6512. Thisi is foraconditional use for a banquet facility located at 1113 Tibbets Lane, on 21 acres. The property is zoned Agricultural. The second is #6515. This is for a conditional use for a religious establishment located SW ofBethel Road, on 25 acres. The property is zoned Agricultural. The third is #6516. This is for a variance request from the maximum of 50 feet distance allotment from the principal dwelling. This property is zoned Conservation and located in  C. BZA CASES  the Freedom Area.  2    Planning and. Zoning Commission Official Minutes D. OTHER  July 16, 2024  Mr. Heyn discussed the interest in power generation & power transmission. He provided some information regarding the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project and Community Solar projects that are applying for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Mr. Hoff asked why the solar projects are SO small. He is concerned larger ones may be Mr. Heyn stated he was not aware of the reasons for the sizes but stated the projects discussed are community solar projects that are typically between 2 and 51 megawatts. Mr. Lester asked if preserved agricultural land is prohibited from this process due to Mr. Heyn stated the County would have a strong case objecting to the solar projects but was not sure of the legal perspective. Regarding the transmission line, if the CPCN is issued, that would give aj power company the power toj put a transmission line on preserved agricultural land, but he was not sure how it would affect the current easements. Lastly, Mr. Heyn advised County staffis currently reviewing all the alternative alignments that have been proposed for the transmission line. They are comparing and documenting items that would be a concern oft the County and will be sending a comment letter to PSEG  (CPCN) through the Public Service Commission (PSC).  submitted.  easements.  regarding all identified issues. Public Comment:  Citizen, asked to confirm ift the State has the right to override the County easements. Mr. Heyn stated regarding solar fields on agricultural land, the State can override local zoning and allow the project to move forward. Regarding the transmission lines, a CPCN would give the power companies the power to put easements over the currently preserved  farms.  PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION-S-23-0018-1 PINEY RIDGE PARKWAY-FREEDOM AVENUE AGE RESTRICTED TOWNHOUSES Geoff Ciniero, owner of CMS Associates, and Mike Kalinock, representing the developer, presented information about aj project they are considering for a property located on the west side ofPiney Ridge Parkway, and east side of Freedom Avenue, north of. Johnsville Road. The purpose was to get feedback from the Commission members and the public before submitting  any plans. Discussion:  Commission members asked for clarity regarding layout, square footage, landscaping,  stormwater management maintenance, and street placement.  3    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes Public Comment: There was no public comment. Decision: No action required. CONCEPT SITE PLAN SUBJECT: LOCATION: OWNER: DEVELOPER: SURVEYOR: ZONING: ACREAGE: WATERSHED: NO. OF UNITS: FIRE DISTRICT: MASTER PLAN: PRIORITY FUNDING AREA: DESIGNATED GROWTH AREA: Action Required: is required. Existing Conditions:  July 16, 2024  S-19-0027, Freedoms Grant  North side of Arrington Road, east of Slacks Road; C.D.5 EV,LLC, 7035 Albert Einstein Drive, Ste 200, Columbia, MD 21046  (LLC Member: U.S. Home Corporation)  same as owner 68.21 acres South Branch Patapsco 237 Age Restricted units Sykesville Freedom District  CLSI, 439 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157 R-20,000 (66.71 acres) /Conservation (1.5 acres)  Residential Medium - 2018 Freedom Community Comprehensive  Plan Freedom Freedom  The plan is before the Planning and Zoning Commission per Chapter 155 ofthe Code of Public Local Laws and Ordinances of Carroll County for consideration ofa concept site plan. No action  The 68.21-acre subject property for Freedoms Grant lies mainly in the R-20,000 Zoning District (66.71 acres) with 1.5 acres ofp property in the Conservation Zoning District. The property has frontage on Arrington Road, Slacks Road, and Argonne Drive, all County roads. The property is mostly vacant, open land, with trees on the northeastern portion of the property. There are no streams located on site; however, there is a small floodplain from a nearby stream on the On the 1977 Comprehensive Freedom Plan, Raincliffe Road was depicted to be extended to connect to Arrington Road. With this connection still being shown in the 2018 Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan, the developer will construct the portion of roadway extension Surrounding properties to the south, east, and west lie in the -20,000/Conseryation Zoning  northeastern portion of the property.  located on the subject property.  4    Planning and. Zoning Commission Official Minutes  July 16, 2024  District and currently host private residences or vacant land. The property to the north and west (across Slacks Road) is owned by the State ofN Maryland and isi in the Agricultural Zoning The subject property is in the Freedom Existing water and sewer service areas and is within the  District.  Freedom Designated Growth Area and Priority Funding Area.  * Plan History:  On March 23, 2005, a major subdivision (Eldersburg Ventures) was received by the County and proposed a cluster plan of 103 residential lots on the subject property. Through the process, the lot count was decreased, and the name was changed to "Freedoms Grant". On February 16, 2010, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plan ofa 101-lot cluster plan. It was determined that with the extensive scope of work, the final plans were to be approved in phases. Phase 1 of the Freedoms Grant subdivision was reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on February 12,2012; however, the plat was not recorded.  * Plan Review:  On November 23, 2020, an initial site development plan package was submitted to Development Review and distributed to review agencies. The developer proposes a 237-unit age restricted retirement home community. The community is comprised of2 26 detached units that are proposed at 2,400 square feet and 211 attached units that are proposed at 1,800 square feet. The attached units will be in groups that vary from 2-5 unit buildings. The majority oft the proposed buildings are sited along a serpentine private road (Loch Lomond Road) with connecting roadways. Sidewalks are proposed throughout the site with connectivity to a proposed walking Also proposed is the construction of an approximately 5,600 square foot clubhouse with outdoor seating/pool and independent parking. The clubhouse will be accessed directly from Loch A1 Traffic Impact Study (TIS) was required for the Freedoms Grant site development plan and has been reviewed. The study proposes three full movement access points: at Slacks Road, Arrington Road, and Argonne Drive. Argonne Drive was constructed as part of the Amberly subdivision (plat attached) and currently ends at the property boundary. According to the study, all intersections and movements will operate at a level of service (LOS) D or above. LOS Dis adequate and does not require mitigation. Engineering Review and the State Highway  trail.  Lomond Road.  Administration have concurred with the findings ofthe analysis.  Parking requirements for age-restricted adult townhouses and single-family units are 2 spaces for each dwelling unit and overflow / guest parking may be required at the discretion oft the Director. Each unit has a garage and a private driveway provided. Parking requirements for a community center equal 1 space for every 3 persons based on maximum capacity. With a maximum capacity of112 persons, 38 parking spaces are required for the community center; 40 parking spaces are Building elevations are included in the plan set. Proposed colors include tan, brown, blue, and gray with white trim and garage doors. Although materials are not annotated, the rendering appears to depict siding, stone veneer, and asphalt shingled roofs. Decorative garage doors, trim details, rooflines, shutters, light fixtures, and custom windows adorn the facades.  provided.  5    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes  July16,2024  An entrance sign is proposed at the entrance to the site from East Raincliffe Road. A detail for the sign is provided on sheet 24 within the plan set and depicts at total height of6-0 0". Pole lights are proposed throughout the community and for the community center parking area. Details for the two types of pole lights are provided on sheet 13 and state al height of16'-0". On. July 13,2021, the Design and Architectural Review Committee (DARC), an advisory group, 1. Although the architecturalrenderings look good, they may give a false sense of space 2. As there are a lot ofbuildings along the serpentine drive, similar to a wall, it may be beneficial to stagger home placement from the road to provide depth and remove the wall 3. Consider a connection from the proposed neighborhood to the adjoining American 5. The inclusion of some trees within the front yards of the proposed townhomes would help The plan was subject to citizen' s involvement on December 21,2 2020 during the Technical Review Committee (TRC) meeting. Prior to the meeting, comments were received from Susan Arrington, an adjoining property owner, and have been attached. At the meeting, six citizens were in attendance and voiced concerns about density on the property, water and sewer usage/ntrastructure, and about trees separating the proposed community from the existing Retirement homes are a conditional use in the R-20,000 Zoning District requiring Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) authorization. Prior to the BZA review, the project was brought before the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) on August 17, 2021 to review the site development plan and traffic study, and make determinations regarding density, exterior design, and site layout (minutes attached). During this meeting, there was robust discussion as it relates to the proposed density. Citizens at the meeting raised concerns of density, environmental impacts, and traffic. The meeting concluded with the Commission having no significant changes to the exterior design or site layout provided, with the exception of staggering oft the dwelling units. The use was approved by the BZA in case #6349 on November 2, 2021 (decision attached). Following the PZC and BZA meetings, various correspondence has been received via emails and phone calls. Many concerns raised relate to project density, traffic, and environmental impacts The Bureau ofUtilities has granted concept approval oft the plan with water and sewer connections proposed. Site Compliance and Zoning has granted approval oft the concept plan. Fire Protection has approved the concept plan with the addition of fire hydrants on-site. Engineering review has granted concept approval of the plan and has concurred with the findings Landscape requirements have been met on the concept plan. The majority of the proposed landscaping is shown abutting East Raincliffe Road, Slacks Road, and surrounding the parking area for the community center. Water Resource Management and Floodplain Management have both approved with concept plan with requirements of an easement. Forest Conservation has  met to review the project. Their comments are as follows:  between homes. effect. Legion.  to green up the street corridor and provide some shade and color.  neighborhood.  (emails attached).  oft the Traffic Impact Study.  granted concept approval with on-site easements being required.  6    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes  July 16, 2024  The plan has received concept Stormwater Management approval. Requirements are addressed by means of micro-bio retention facilities, drywells, grass swales, and submerged gravel In their review, the Bureau of Comprehensive Planning determined that the proposed plan is consistent with the 2018 Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan land use designation of Residential-Medium and with the Water and Sewer Master Plan. As Slacks Road is identified as ai future sidewalk connection within the Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan, an ADA compliant sidewalk the entire length of the portion of property abutting Slacks Road was recommended. Recommendations were also made to add sidewalk on the northern side of! proposed East Raincliffe Road and both sides of proposed Innes Court to create a complete pedestrian network  wetlands.  (drawing attached). Discussion:  Kierstin Marple presented the staff report.  Martin Hackett and Aaron Valentine, CLSI, and Chris Armstrong, Lennar, were present. Mr. Kane asked if the traffic study would be updated since it was done in 2021 during the Mr. Hackett stated he was not sure ift the Bureau ofE Engineering would require a new traffic Ms. Marple explained there were considerations inj place for traffic studies done within that timeframe that took into account the impacts ofCovid. However, she will make a note and have  pandemic. study.  Engineering review check it.  Ms. Kirkner asked about landscaping around the property.  Mr. Hackett stated he felt the landscaping would go above and beyond the requirements. Mr. Hoff asked about the turnaround for the county-maintained road and ifit would be gated ora Mr. Hackett confirmed it would be a through street for both communities, the turn around is solely SO that county trucks can turn around versus having to back up the road. Mr. Lester asked ifthe connection for Argonne Drive was needed, due to public concern from Ms. Marple stated code requirement per 155.031(B) is that subdivisions bring applicable road right of ways to property lines with the intention that it will connect with any future development. This project is now: making the relevant connection. Mr. Lester asked what the county plan is to improve Slacks Road.  through street for the existing and new community.  the existing community.  Ms. Marple will make a note for Public Works and an update willl be provided to the Mr. Lester asked about the sight distance to the bridge on Slacks Road. Mr. Hackett estimated it was approximately 1,000-1,500 feet. Mr. Hoffasked if. Argonne Drive had to connect to the new community.  Commission before the final.  7    Plamning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes  July 16, 2024  Mr. Hackett stated that decision was up to the County.  Public Comment:  Steve Shores, citizen, is concerned about more water runoff and erosion.  Ms. Marple explained all agencies that will be reviewing the plans and some oft the requirements Barry Nicolay, citizen, is concerned about the additional traffic. He stated he is opposed to this  toa address these issues. development.  Nicolas Albreck, citizen, is concerned about additional traffic on Slacks Road.  Linda Musiani, citizen, is opposed to the density of the proposed community and is concerned Beizt Musiani, citizen, is concerned about the retention pond being too close to his backyard and Maureen Bracken, citizen, is concerned about the number of over 55 facilities being built in the Tim Seiss, citizen, is concerned about the traffic study and the increased traffic and asked for consideration to not approve the continuation of Argonne Drive as an access point to Freedoms Jeanne Berger, citizen, is concerned about the water runoff and the landscaping along the existing Carol Shores, citizen, is concerned about the water runoff running into a protected stream and about what protection will be made for existing homes when blasting. She also asked about having Wayne Arrington, citizen, is concerned about the density, traffic, what will happen to the facility  about additional traffic, lighting, and erosion ofher property.  how it will be maintained.  area and what will happen to these facilities.  Grant. community.  mailboxes moved on Brangles Road to the other side oft the road.  ifall units are not sold, and water runoff.  Decision:  Concept Site Plan, no action required.  RECESS  8    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes CONCEPT SUBDIVISION PLAN SUBJECT: LOCATION: OWNER: DEVELOPER: SURVEYOR: ZONING: ACREAGE: WATERSHED: NO. OF LOTS: 2018 PRIORITY FUNDING AREA: Freedom DESIGNATED GROWTH AREA: Freedom  July 16, 2024  P-23-0056 - Reservoir Run  South side of Bennett Road, north of Rolling View Drive; C.D. 05 Long Meadow Farm 21784LLC, 741 Klees Mill Road, Westminster, St.. John Properties Inc., 2560 Lord Baltimore Drive, Baltimore, MD DDC, Inc. 192 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157  MD21157 21244 R-20,000 20.71 acres Liberty Reservoir 34Lots  (Members: Susan Rash, Hunter Beaty, Sharon Beaty, Heidi Condon)  FIRE DISTRICT: Sykesville Freedom District Fire Company  MASTER PLAN: Residential Medium - Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan  *  Action Required:  The plan is before the Planning and Zoning Commission per Chapter 155 oft the Code ofPublic Local Laws and Ordinances of Carroll County for consideration ofa concept Major Subdivision  Plan. No action is required. Existing Conditions  *  The subject property is one of four parcels which collectively are recognized as the "Beaty Property." The subject property is 20.71 acres ofu undeveloped land and is comprised oft mostly open meadow, with patches oft trees at the southern border. There are no streams or 100-year floodplain designations located on the property, but there are non-tidal wetland areas. From the southern property line, the property slopes downhill to the north, away from that existing residential development. The subject property and all adjoining properties lie in the Existing/ Bordered by Long Meadow, a 1960s subdivision, to the south (see plat, attached), the subject property shares an R-20,000 zoning designation with all adjoining properties. The Long Meadow subdivision was developed with single-family residences on lots that average 23,000 square feet. Included on the Long Meadow subdivision record plats are areas of future access from Long  Final Planning Water and Sewer Service areas.  Meadow Drive and Rolling View Drive to the subject property.  Project History:  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).  9    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes  July16, 2024  On September 20, 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 tractor trailer traffic to and from the industrial portion of the overall project, overall development phasing, and connection to water/sewer in the area. On 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 a cluster subdivision of single-family residential lots with three roadway connections to the existing Long Meadow subdivision. Discussion from the Commission revolved around traffic. Citizens present at the meeting raised concerns about the environmental impact, water/sewer allocation, and traffic as it relates to the subject project. An email was received following this meeting which outlined concerns of the proposed connections to the existing Long Meadow On November 20, 2023, morning and evening Town Hall meetings were held by Commissioner Rothstein to invite conversation as iti relates to the "Beaty Property" with the developer. During these meetings, discussion focused on environmental impacts, traffic and the construction of  subdivision (email attached).  Georgetown Boulevard Extended. Plan Review:  On November 27, 2023, a concept subdivision plan for the subject property was submitted to the Bureau of Development Review and distributed to technical review agencies. The developer proposes to create 34 new, clustered lots of subdivision on the property. The clustered lot sizes range in size from 11,903 square feet to 17,717 square feet. Setbacks are depicted as 35-foot Access to the proposed lotsi is to be from new: roadways which will connect to the existing southern neighborhood at Long Meadow Drive and Rolling View Drive. A connection is also shown to the north to Georgetown Boulevard Extended, a planned major road extension in the 2018 Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan. Sidewalk is provided throughout the internal An Open Space Tabulations table on sheet 1 shows 6.09 acres of open space being provided. The County does not currently have an interest in the Open Space parcels; therefore, they will be for Two retaining walls are proposed in conjunction with this subdivision. One retaining wall is located on the south side oft the subject property and is shown spanning future lots 26-31.The The subdivision will be served by public water and sewer. Proposed sewer lines for this development will connect to existing sewer lines on the "Beaty Property" and the adjoining Long Meadow subdivision. Proposed water lines for this development will connect to the proposed water line in Georgetown Boulevard Extended, as well as existing water lines within the A traffic impact study was required and submitted to the County for all four parcels/projects comprising the "Beaty Property. 77 The study determined that the combined impact of the four proposed projects would in total impact the intersection capacity of! MD Route 32 & Bennett.Johnsville Road, Md Route 32 and Progress Way, and MD Route 32 and Londontown  front, 12-foot side, and 40-foot rear yards.  road network oft the subdivision.  the joint use of the residents oft the cluster subdivision.  second retaining wall is proposed on Open Space Parcel 'A'.  adjoining Long Meadow subdivision.  1C    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes  July 16, 2024  Boulevard. The developer has proposed mitigation improvements to each of the three intersections and the County and Maryland State Highway Administration have approved the The subdivision plan was subject to citizen involvement on December 18, 2023 during the Technical Review Committee meeting. Three citizens signed in, two of which spoke regarding the subdivision and asked questions/voiced concern regarding the cemetery located on the "Beaty Property." After the meeting, a phone call was received from an area citizen who voiced concern over traffic generated from this development. Another phone call received from an adjoining property owner shared concern oft the proximity oft the staging area to their property, school capacity, cemetery locations, and the proposed roadways near their property. This phone On April 16, 2024, a special report was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission with a request for authorization to cluster (minutes attached). During this meeting, conversation revolved around the open space parcels and site access. Following this meeting, two emails were received; one outlining concerns ofe environmental impacts and the other opposing the development (both emails attached). A phone call was also received from a neighboring property owner who raised concerns about the capacity of schools in the area and requested the roadway The subject property is in a Priority Funding Area and Designated Growth Area. The proposed land use is consistent with the 2018 Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan, as stated by the Stormwater Management has issued concept approval for the plan, which utilizes drywells and submerged gravel wetlands to meet requirements. Water Resources, Floodplain, Landscape, and Zoning have approved the concept plan. The Bureau ofUtilities has granted concept plan approval with additional items to be addressed on the preliminary plan. The project is subject to the provisions of Concurrency Management, Chapter 156 oft the Code, and will be tested prior to presentation oft the plan to the Commission for approval oft the  concept design of the mitigation.  call was followed up with an email (email attached).  connection tol Long Meadow Drive be removed. Bureau of Comprehensive Planning in their review.  Preliminary Plan. Discussion:  Laura Matyas presented the staffi report.  Kelly Shaffer-Miller, attorney, Thomas Pilon, St. John Properties, Jim Mathias, DDC, Inc and  Ryan Langrehr, Century Engineering were present. Mr. Kane asked about Georgetown Rd.  Ms. Shaffer-Miller confirmed Georgetown Blvd. will connect to Londontown Blvd. with a roundabout and then will continue up to Progress Way with another roundabout. Mr. Kane askedifthere would be an acceleration or deceleration lane tol Road B due to the distance Mr. Langrehr confirmed that coming off the roundabout would have 2 lanes, one lane through to  off the roundabout.  Progress Way and the other to make a right turn into Road B.  11    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes Public Comment: from Rolling View Dr.  July 16, 2024  James Stanford, citizen, is concerned about using Sunrise Dr. as a connector: into the development Ms. Shaffer-Miller explained the connections have been set up based offl how the County had laid out the connections to the Beaty Property on plats for other Subdivision Developments. Ms. Kirkner asked about a copy oft the plan they received about the connection to Cedar Ct. Mr. Pilon confirmed that was on an old plan. That connection has been terminated. Mr. Hoff asked about how many connectors are needed into this development. Mr. Lester stated he had the same question. Could one be eliminated?  Mr. Mathias confirmed 2 connectors are required due number ofl lots and the limit ofthe length of  the cul-de-sac.  Mr. Hoff asked ift the connection roads could be gated for emergency vehicles.  Mr. Mathias stated they could discuss with Public Works. be a different situation than on the upper residential development. Ms. Kirkner asked ifs students are bused to the elementary and middle schools.  Ms. Shaffer-Miller explained the connecting roads are public roads not private roads. This would  Ms. Shaffer-Miller will look into that to confirm.  Mr. Lester asked ifa variance would be possible to eliminate one of the connector roads, or what  would be needed.  Mr. Mathias stated from prior experience a variance would be denied. reviewed by all the agencies with all connecting roads factored in.  Ms. Matyas explained the traffic impact study was done on the entire property and it has also been  Decision: No action required.  TEXT AMENDMENT: DEVELOPER'S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Board of County Commissions are considering legislation that would allow for the County to enter into al 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 in a legislative form with all the additional information requested. This would be a new chapter oft the County Code under the Land Use title. The Commission members discussed "Enhanced Public Benefits" language, thresholds, notification requirements, density, the Planning Commission'srole, Public Hearing requirements, time  AGREEMENTS (DRRA's)  Ordinances.  limits, and extensions.  12    Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes Public Comment:  July 16, 2024  Kelly Shaffer-Miller, attorney, discussed concerns about enhanced public benefits language, Mr. Lester asked for clarification on Ms. Shaffer-Miller recommendation regarding thresholds.  thresholds, public meeting requirements, and time limits. Ms. Kirkner commented on notification requirements. Mr. Kane discussed some options with notifications.  Thomas Pilon, St. John Properties, explained benefits from his experience about DRRA's. Commission members asked stafft to update the draft based on revisions discussed and bring to the  Decision:  to the. August 7th meeting to be voted on. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT  There was none. ADJOURNMENT 12:53 PM.  On a motion of Mr. Kane, seconded by Mr. Soisson and carried, the Commission adjourned at  R hulne  gry    13