MEETING MINUTES August 20, 2024 Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission Location: Reagan Room, 003 Ralph Robertson Richard J. Soisson, Alternate Steven Smith Tom Gordon III, Ex-officio Members Present: Michael Kane, Vice Chair Members Absent: Janice R. Kirkner, Chair Peter Lester Matthew Hoff Present with the Commission were the following persons: Randolph Mitchell, Bureau of Comprehensive Planning; Laura Matyas, Bureau ofDevelopment Review; Christopher Heyn, Department of Planning & Land Management; Daphne Daly, Planning and Zoning Commission Secretary; and, Denise Mathias, Clerk. CALLTOORDERDER/WELCOME PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM Vice-Chair Kane called the meeting to order at approximately 9:00 AM. Ms. Mathias took attendance and noted that five members were present, and a quorum was established. REVIEW AND APPROVALOF AGENDA Secretary Daly noted one amendment to the agenda, minutes from the July 16, 2024, meeting are still in process and will be presented at a future meeting. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Soisson and carried, the Agenda was approved as proposed with the exception ofs striking item #5. A. B. COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS COMMISSION CHAIR None EX-OFFICIO None C. OTHER COMMISSION MEMBERS There were no other reports. Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT August 20, 2024 A. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS the Planning and Zoning Commission. Secretary Daly went over some personnel changes. Randolph Mitchell will be leaving; Gail Hawkins has accepted the position of Administrative Assistant and hopefully Clerkto The Listening Session is being held on Thursday on the MPRP transmission line. Additional information is posted on the Carroll County Government homepage. The Maryland Chapter of the American Planning Association and Maryland Planning Commissioners Association joint conference is coming up and registration will be Staff will be holding al Master Plan work session with the Board of County Commissioners coordinated with the Commission members. on' Thursday, August 29. EXTENSIONS None C. BZA CASES None D. OTHER B. STAFF REPORT SUBDIVISION PLAN SUBJECT: LOCATION: OWNER: DEVELOPER: SURVEYOR: ZONING: ACREAGE: WATERSHED: NO. OF LOTS: P-23-0055 - Eldersburg Preserve South side of Bennett Road, east of Sykesville Road; C.D. 05 Long Meadow Farm 21784L LLC, 741 Klees Mill Road, Westminster, MD 21157 (Members: Susan Rash, Hunter Beaty, Sharon Beaty, Heidi Condon) St. John Properties Inc., 2560 Lord Baltimore Drive, Baltimore, MD 21244 DDC, Inc. 192 East Main Street, Westminster, MD21157 R-40,000 7.68 acres Liberty Reservoir 7Lots FIRE DISTRICT: Sykesville Freedom District Fire Company MASTER PLAN: Residential Medium - Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan 2018 PRIORITY FUNDING AREA: Freedom DESIGNATED GROWTH AREA: Freedom 2 Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes Action Required: action is required. Existing Conditions August 20, 2024 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 consideration ofa concept Major Subdivision Plan. No The subject property is one of four parcels which collectively are recognized as the "Beaty Property. . The subject property is 7.68 acres ofundeveloped land and is comprised of mostly open meadow. There are no streams or 100-year floodplain designations on-site. To the east, the property abuts the existing Wilson Farms subdivision. Properties to the west consist ofcommercial-and industrial-zoned properties. The southern adjoining property is also owned by the same entity (Long Meadow Farm 21784LLC) with aj plan inj process for a Retirement Village. The subject property and all adjoining properties lie in the Existing / Final Planning Water and Sewer Service areas. 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 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 single-family residential lots. 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 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 oft the overall 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 Georgetown which stated opposition to the development (email attached). project. project, overall development phasing, and connection to water/sewer in the area. Boulevard Extended. Plan Review: On November 20, 2023, a concept subdivision plan for the subject property was submitted to the Bureau ofDevelopment Review and distributed to technical review agencies. The developer proposes to create 7n new residential lots of subdivision on the property. The clustered lot sizes range in size from 40,860 square feet to 43,351 square feet. Access to the proposed lots will be from Bennett Road via use-in- common driveways, with the exception ofLot 7 which will have access via private Road 'A.' Sidewalk is provided along Bennett Road and will connect to the existing sidewalk to the east. 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". Proposed water lines for this development will connect to the existing water line in Bennett Road. Landscaping is proposed along Bennett Road with additional screenings provided around Private Road 'A.' 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes August 20, 2024 A 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 of MD Route 32 & BennetlJohnswille Road, Md Route 32 and Progress Way, and MD Route 32 and Londontown Boulevard. The developer has proposed mitigation improvements to each of the three intersections and the County and Maryland State Highway The plan was subject to citizen involvement on December 18, 2023, during the Technical Review Committee meeting. Two emails were received prior to the meeting regarding the proposed Road A connection onto Bennett Road (emails attached). During the meeting, three citizens signed in and provided feedback. Two citizens asked questions/voiced concern regarding the cemetery. The remaining citizen questioned the proposed private Road A and whom would be permitted to use this roadway. The Bureau ofUtilities has granted concept approval ofthe plan with water and sewer connections proposed. Zoning has granted approval of the concept plan. Fire Protection has approved the concept plan with the addition of fire hydrants on-site. Engineering review and State Highway Administration have granted concept approval ofthe plan with additional review oft the Traffic Impact Study to be Landscape requirements have been met on the concept plan. Forest Conservation, Water Resource Management, and Floodplain Management have approved the concept plan. The plan has received Ini 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. The project is subject to the provisions of Concurrency Management, Chapter 156 of the Code, and will be tested prior to presentation of the plan to the Commission for approval of the Administration have approved the concept design oft the mitigation. performed with the final plan review. concept Stormwater Management approval. Preliminary Plan. Discussion: Ms. Matyas presented the Concept Subdivision Plan for David Becraft, Jr. Development Manager ofthe project; and representatives ofTraffic Concepts. Also present were Kelly Schaffer-Miller, attorney for the property owner; Matt Taylor, Mr. Kane asked ift the front of the homes are facing Bennett Road. Ms. Matyas clarified they are. Mr. Robertson asked ifthei improvements on Bennett Road were addressed. Ms. Matyas explained Bennett Road will serve the Retirement Community and Lot One. The improvements to Bennett Road will have an acceleration lane, deceleration lane, and a bypass lane. In the Final Plan, intersections at Route 32 and Bennett, Route 32 and Londontown Boulevard, and Route 32 and Mr. Robertson asked ift there a deceleration lane on both sides of the road at the curve ini the road. Ms. Matyas explained the deceleration lane is on the south end and an acceleration lane is on the Mr. Kane asked ifthere would be left and right turn lanes or a single lane to exit the access road. Progress Way will all have improvements. other side oft the road. 4 Planning and. Zoning Commission Official Minutes August 20, 2024 Ms. Matyas clarified there will be lanes for both directions. Public Comment: There was none. Decision: Subdivision Plan, no action required. CONCEPT SITE PLAN SUBJECT: LOCATION: OWNER: 21157 DEVELOPER: SURVEYOR: ZONING: ACREAGE: WATERSHED: NO. OF UNITS: PRIORITY FUNDING AREA: Freedom DESIGNATED GROWTH AREA: Freedom Action Required: S-23-0027-1 Eldersburg Overlook Retirement Village South side of Bennett Road, east of Progress Way; C.D. 05 Long Meadow Farm 21784 LLC, 741 Klees Mill Road, Westminster, MD (Members: Susan Rash, Hunter Beaty, Sharon Beaty, Heidi Condon) St. John Properties Inc., 2560 Lord Baltimore Drive, Baltimore, MD21244 DDC, Inc. 192 East Main Street, Westminster, MD21157 R-20,000 58.69 acres Liberty Reservoir 156 age restricted units FIRE DISTRICT: Sykesville Freedom District Fire Company MASTER PLAN: Residential Medium - Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan 2018 The plan is before the Planning and Zoning Commission per Chapter 155 ofthe Code ofPublic Local Laws and Ordinances of Carroll County for consideration ofa a concept site plan. No action is required. The subject property is one of four parcels which collectively are recognized as the "Beaty Property." . The subject property is 58.69 acres and is currently undeveloped. The northern portion oft the property is comprised of mostly open meadow, with the southern portion mostly consisting of environmental features, a stream, steep slopes, non-tidal wetlands, and wooded areas. There is a stream which crosses the property, but no 100-year floodplain designations are located on the property. To the east, the property abuts the existing Wilson Farms and Long Meadow subdivisions. Properties to the west consist of commercial-and industrial-zoned properties. The northern and southern adjoining properties are also owned by the same entity (Long Meadow Farm 21784 LLC) and have plans in process for single-family residential developments. The subject property and all adjoining properties lie in the Existing / Final Existing Conditions Planning Water and Sewer Service areas. 5 Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes Project History: August 20, 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 thisi meeting 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 an age-restricted community ofattached units. 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 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 ofthe overall 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 Georgetown which stated opposition to the development (email attached). relates to the subject project. project, overall development phasing, and connection to water/sewer in the area. Boulevard Extended. Plan Review: On November 16, 2023, an initial site development plan for the subject property was submitted to the Bureau of] Development Review and distributed to technical review agencies. The developer proposes to construct 1561 two-story townhouse units in the Eldersburg Overlook retirement village. All units are proposed as attached and are shown in groups which vary from 4-5-unit buildings. The building locations are within the northern portion of the subject property, with half proposed between the industrial-zoned property and Bennett Road and the other half proposed between the industrial-zoned property and the existing subdivisions to the east. A retaining wall is shown adjoining the Wilson Farm subdivision on the east side of the property with details to be provided on the final plan. Sidewalks are Also proposed is the construction ofa 1-story clubhouse with outdoor seating/pool and independent parking. The clubhouse is shown as being centralized between the units proposed and will be accessed The development proposes a road network on the property which is to be privately owned and maintained. Access to the site will be via Bennett Road, with two emergency-only access points connecting to the proposed industrial-zoned development to the west. Parking requirements for age- restricted adult townhouses are 2 spaces for each dwelling unit with additional parking for overflow/guest parking being required at the discretion oft the Planning Commission. Each unit hasa garage and a private driveway provided and additional parking areas have been proposed throughout the retirement village. Parking requirements fora community center equal 1 space for every 3 persons based oni maximum capacity. With a maximum capacity of1 102 persons, 34 parking spaces are required for the 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 proposed throughout the site with connectivity throughout the "Beaty Property." directly from Road 'E. community center; 34 parking spaces are provided. 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes August 20, 2024 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 Boulevard. The developer has proposed mitigation improvements to each of the three intersections and the County and Maryland State Highway 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 yet 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. Steet lighting is proposed throughout the development. The detail provided within the plan set (sheet 24) depicts pole-mounted lights roughly 16' On April 2, 2024, the Design and Architectural Review Committee (DARC), an advisory group, met to 1. With only front elevations provided for residential units, iti is unclear what the neighboring subdivisions 2. The residential units look identical to one another. Questioned ifthere were plans to visually distinguish the units tol help residents to find their unit. Recommended varying the front elevations or color. 3. Elevation shows steps into main entrance - best practice for age-restricted community? The plan was subject to citizen involvement on December 18, 2023, during the Technical Review Committee meeting. Two emails were received prior to the meeting regarding the proposed Road A connection onto Bennett Road, as well as the density ofthe development and the cemetery located on the "Beaty Property" (emails attached). During the meeting, three citizens signed in and provided feedback. Two citizens asked questions/voiced concern regarding the cemetery. The remaining citizen questioned the proposed private Road A and whom would be permitted to use this roadway. After the meeting, aj phone call was received from one area citizen who voiced concern over traffic generated 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 April 16, 2024, 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 extensive discussion as it relates to the proposed entrances into the site. Citizens at the meeting raised concerns ofe environmental impacts and the effect to those existing neighboring residents. The meeting concluded with the Commission having no significant changes to the exterior design or site layout provided. The use was approved by the BZA in case #6502 on May 30, 2024 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 (emails The Bureau ofUtilities has granted concept approval ofthe plan with water and sewer connections proposed. Site Compliance and Zoning have granted approval oft the concept plan. Fire Protection has approved the concept plan with the addition of fire hydrants on-site. Engineering review and State Highway Administration have granted concept approval of the plan with additional review of the Traffic Administration have approved the concept design oft the mitigation. in height. review the project. Their comments are as follows: will view as they will see the rear oft the structure. from this development impacting Bennett Road. (decision attached). attached). Impact Study to be performed with the final plan review. 7 Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes August 20, 2024 Landscape requirements have been met on the concept plan. The majority oft the proposed landscaping is shown abutting Progress Way, abutting the industrial-zoned property to the west, and surrounding the internal parking areas. Along the Wilson Farm subdivision to the east, a note on the plan states the existing vegetative screen is to remain to the best oft the developer'sability. Areas where the existing vegetative screen is completely removed, supplemental screen plantings are to be provided. Forest Conservation, Water Resource Management, and Floodplain Management have approved the concept The plan has received concept Stormwater Management approval. Requirements are addressed by means of micro-bio retention facilities, drywells, grass swales, and submerged gravel wetlands. Int their review, the Bureau of Comprehensive Planning determined that the proposed plan is consistent with the 2018 Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan land use designation ofl Residential-Medium. The final site plan will be tested and reviewed for conformity with Chapter 156 of the Code of Public Laws and Ordinances of Carroll County Maryland: Adequate Public Facilities and plan. Concurrency Management. Discussion: Ms. Matyas presented the Concept Site Plan for David Becraft, Jr. Also present were Kelly Schatter-Miller, attorney for the property owner; Thomas Pilon, Executive Vice President of Development with St. John's Properties and Matt Taylor, Mr. Soisson asked if there is one access road off Bennett Road. Ms. Matyas clarified primary access is off Bennett Road and the two secondary access roads are for emergency vehicle access. Mr. Robertson stated why therei is no access from Progress Way. He said he would like tos see more than one access road. Kelly Shaffer-Miller explained the interior roads will be posted as "No Outlet"toc control traffic from passing through. Theinteriorr roads are privately owned. TheC County Mr. Pilon explained it had been discussed earlier that the residents would have access to the gated emergency access off Progress Way and Georgetown Boulevard Extended. Mr. Robertson asked ifthis is part of the plan now. Mr. Pilon clarified not now, but it could be part of the final plan. Mr. Kane stated that lengthy conversations had been had about one access road off Bennett Road. Mr. Robertson stated he agreed, there needs tol be another access road in and out ofthe community. Ms. Matyas explained they would investigate the traffic study with the developer regarding the Mr. Kane asked if the road width is able to accommodate emergency vehicles with the overflow Development Manager oft the project; and representatives ofTraffic Concepts. will not maintain these roads. changes. traffic parked on the streets. Mr. Pilon clarified the width is 24 feet. 8 Planning and Zoning Commission Oficial Minutes Public Comment: study sent to his email address. STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: LOCATION: OWNER: DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: LONING: ACREAGE: WATERSHED: NO. OF LOTS: PRIORITY FUNDING AREA: Freedom DESIGNATED GROWTH AREA: Freedom SEWERWATER DISTRICT: PUBLICI FACILITIESIMPACTED SCHOOLS: ROADS: FIRE & EMS: POLICE: Action Requested: One action is required: August 20, 2024 Brian Wolf, citizen, said hei is concerned about the traffic study. He would likea a copy ofthe traffic FX-20-0001, Mineral Hill Property 5734 Mineral Hill Rd - South side of Oklahoma Road at Mineral Hill Mineral Hill Property, LLC,1 11175 Stratfield Court, Marriottsville, MD 21104 (LLC members: Robert Scranton, Frank E. Potepan III) Rd, C.D.5 Same as owner R-20,000 9.2747 acres Liberty Reservoir 14(1 existing residence) CLSI, 439 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157 MASTER PLAN: Residential Medium- 2018 Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan Freedom Freedom Elementary Oklahoma Road Middle Liberty High Oklahoma Road Sykesville Maryland State Police/Carroll County Sheriff's Office 1. Approval oft the Final Plan of Subdivision pursuant to Chapter 156, Adequate Public Facilities and Concurrency Management, oft the Code ofPublic Local Laws and Ordinances ofCarroll County. The developer proposes to create fourteen new, clustered lots of subdivision on the property. Lotl hosts the existing dwelling. Lots range in size from 11,386 to 25,142 square feet. On March 21, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the final plan of the subdivision for the Mineral Hill Property (minutes attached). The final plan was approved in accordance with Chapter 155, Development and Subdivision ofLand. Regarding Adequate Public Facilities and Concurrency Management, Chapter 156 of the Code, Freedom Elementary School was recognized as inadequate Plan History: 9 Planning and. Zoning Commission Official Minutes August 20, 2024 during the CIP period. In accordance with the code, the Planning Commission denied the final plan pursuant to Chapter 156. S 156.06 APPROVAL PROCESS. (E) Final process. (4) Planning Commission adequacy determination. (a) Denial. If a public facility or service is inadequate or projected to be inadequate during the current CIP at the final plan stage and no relief facility is planned in the six-year CIP to address the inadequacy or no mitigation is accepted by the county pursuant to S 156.06(B), the plan shall be denied by the Planning Commission. Plan Review: On May 23, 2024, the Board ofCounty Commissioners adopted the Community Investment Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2025-2 2030. Included in the CIP is funding, requested by the Board of Education (BOE), for expansion of Freedom Elementary School to address the capacity inadequacy at that school. The Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) Enrollment Projections for 2024-25 to 2033-34 reflects the impact of the building addition on capacity. The numbers demonstrate that the Freedom Elementary School relief project will alleviate the inadequacy beginning in school year 2027-28. With this relief facility planned, the code allows the Planning and Zoning Commission to grant a conditional approval pursuant to Chapter 156. $156.06 APPROVAL PROCESS. (E) Final process. (4) Planning Commission adequacy determination. (b) Conditional approval. If a public facility or service is inadequate and a relief facility is planned in the six-year CIP to address the nadequacy... the Planning Commission may approve the plan subject toa a phasing plan for recordation or may defer the project and place the plan in a queue to be retested on an annual basis. The Director oft the Department may approve amendments to phasing plans. While the code permits the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the plan pursuant to Chapter 156, the plat recordation may not occur until either: construction of the relief facility is underway and completion is anticipated within six months, or the Board of County Commissioners determines that exceptional circumstances exist. It would be incumbent upon the developer to petition an exceptional circumstance to the Board of County Commissioners. $156.05 ADEQUACY APPROVAL. (B) Designation as inadequate. No residential plat may be recorded... until a relief facility planned to address the inadequacy in the current CIP has construction underway and completion is anticipated within six months.. or the Board of County Commissioners has determined that exceptional circumstances exist. Whereas the code states, "No residential plat may be recorded..until a relief facility planned to address the inadequacy in the current CIP has construction underway and completion is anticipated within six months," the Staff Recommendation includes aj phasing plan for recordation based on the Board of Education's projected construction timeline. The Director oft the Department may approve amendments tothe phasing plan. Examples of circumstances which may warrant an amendment to the phasing plan 1C Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes August 20, 2024 include a change in the adequacy data or the Board of County Commissioners determining that exceptional circumstances exist. CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT Staff Recommendation: plan with conditions as follows: Pursuant to Chapter 156 staffrecommends that the Planning Commission conditionally approve the final 1. The recordation schedule phasing plan will enable the plat to be recorded when the relief facility construction is anticipated to be within six months of completion; 2. Building permit reservations are for 13 lots in FY27; effect and the preliminary plan becomes void. 3. The building permit reservations are allowed to roll over year after year until the sunset provision takes Discussion: Ms. Matyas presented the Special Report for Mineral Hill Property. Also present were Frank Potepan with Mineral Hill Properties; Linda Alexander with CLSI, Engineer for the project; and Jim Marks, Supervisor of Construction for Carroll County Public Mr. Kane asked ifthe school populations are based on a full day attendance record. Jim Marks, Supervisor of Construction for Carroll County Public Schools, explained that September is when Mr. Kane asked ifthe additional funding is for Sykesville Middle School and Freedom Elementary Mr. Kane asked if Freedom Elementary School concerns with campus size and bus turn-around were addressed. Mr. Marks explained they are adding five general classrooms to Freedom Elementary School. They have not talked about the routing or rerouting of buses. Schools. the official number is calculated. School additions. Ms. Matyas clarified yes. Public Comment: Donald Cerny, citizen, asked ift the houses are on public water and sewer. Ms. Matyas clarified they are on public water and sewer. Mr. Cerny asked do they have an option to attached to the public water and sewer? Ms. Matyas asked Mr. Cerny ifhe could stay after the meeting to discuss this further. Decision: On a motion of Mr. Robertson, second by Mr. Smith and carried, the Planning Commission conditionally approved the final plan with conditions as recommended by staff. 11 Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes CONCEPT SITE PLAN SUBJECT: LOCATION: OWNER: DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: ZONING: ACREAGE: WATERSHED: PRIORITY FUNDING AREA: Outside DESIGNATED GROWTH AREA: Inside Action Required: August 20, 2024 S-24-0005, Penguin Random House 3rd Amended Site Plan Northwest side of Manchester Rd. (MD RT.27) near Hahn Rd., C.D.3 Random House, Inc., 400 Bennett CerfDr., Westminster, MD 21157 BPR, LLC., 150 Airport Dr., Suite 4, Westminster, MD 21157 Same as Owner 18.54 acres Liberty Reservoir Industrial - Medium Intensity,I-2 FIRE DISTRICT: Westminster Fire Company MASTER PLAN: Commercial- - Low, Carroll County Master Plan Amended 2019 The plan is before the Planning and Zoning Commission per Chapter 155 of the Code of Public Local Laws and Ordinances of Carroll County for consideration ofa concept site plan. No action is required. The Planning Commission may consider delegating approval of the final site plan to the Planning Commission Chair. Existing Conditions: The subject property is an 18.54-acre parcel in I-2 Zoning District. The property is located near the municipal limits of the City of Westminster near the corner of MD Rt. 27 and Hahn Road. An existing book publishing warehouse is operating on the site. The business spans two separate contiguous parcels. The property is accessed by two entrances onto Hahn Road. The property and surrounding properties are in the existing public water and sewer area. Both are in the City of Wesminsterjurisaliction. The properties to the north are zoned residential. Surrounding properties to the east and west are zoned conservation. To the south are other industrial properties and a railroad. The property is outside of Priority Funding Areas and inside the Designated Grown Area. An original site plan and an amended site plan have previously been approved for this site. Site Plan Review: The plan proposes to demolish and replace the fire pump house and associated water lines and infrastructure. The existing fire pump house uses the pond located on an adjacent parcel as the current water source. The plan proposes a new fire pump house which will connect to a public water main. The pump house will be 12' in height to be constructed in a parking lot adjacent to the existing water valve meter house and cooling tower. The structure is proposed to be 43' long and 11 wide. A new equipment pad and water line are also proposed. The 12" water line will run underground from the pump house to connect to the existing water main at the property line at Hahn Road. The total developed area is 9, 075 square feet. There is no new proposed site signage or lighting, but the pump house will have some building mounted fixtures. The building will be sprinklered and an existing fire hydrant is located on site. 12 Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes August 20, 2024 Stormwater Management will be addressed by proposed micro bioretention facilities. Concept Stormwater Management approval has been granted. A Floodplain Easement will be shown for dedication on the final plan set. Water Resource Management has approved the plan with comments to be addressed on the final plans. Grading, Site Compliance, Fire Protection, Engineering, and the Health Department have approved the plan. The site is outside the jurisdiction ofthe Bureau ofUtilities. The City of Westminster is reviewing the plan and is the approval authority for utilities. Landscaping and Forest Conservation do not apply to this project. This plan was found to be consistent with the Carroll The Concept Site Plan was initially submitted February 22, 2024. The plan was subject to citizen involvement at the March 25, 2024, Technical Review Committee. No citizens were present or The final site plan will be tested and reviewed for adequacy of public facilities in accordance with Chapter 155 of the Code ofPublic Laws and Ordinances of Carroll County Maryland. Amy Barcroft presented Penguin Random House 3rd Amended Site Plan. County Master Plan by the Bureau of Comprehensive Planning. submitted comments. Discussion: Mr. Kane asked ifthe plan goes through the City's Planning and Zoning Department when the City of Westminster reviews the plans. Ms. Barcroft explained City of Westminster review for their Mr. Smith asked ift the building is pre-built. Ms. Barcroft clarified the building is pre-built. utilities. Public Comment: There was none. Decision: The Commission, on motion of Mr. Soisson, second by Mr. Smith and carried, voted to delegate final approval to the Chair. CONCEPT SITE PLAN SUBJECT: LOCATION: OWNER: 21157 DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: ZONING: ACREAGE: WATERSHED: S-23-0032, Sandymount Elementary School Addition Site Plan 2222 Old Westminster Pike, South of Sandymount Road, C.D.2 Board of Education of Carroll County, 125 N. Court St., Westminster, MD Site Resources, 4 North Park Dr. Suite 100, Cockeysville, MD21030 Same as Owner Conservation 8.1 acres Liberty Reservoir FIRE DISTRICT: Reese Fire Company MASTER PLAN: School, Carroll County Master Plan Amended 2019 13 Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes PRIORITY FUNDING AREA: Outside DESIGNATED GROWTH AREA: Outside Action Required: August 20, 2024 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 site plan. No action is required. The Planning Commission may consider delegating approval oft the final site plan to the Planning Commission Chair. Existing Conditions: The subject property is an 8.1-acre parcel in Conservation Zoning District. The property is located in Finksburg on Old Westminster Pike near Sandymount Road on the west side ofMDI RT. 140. An existing public elementary school is operating on the site. The property is accessed by two entrances on Old Westminster Pike. The property and surrounding properties are served by private well and septic. Surrounding properties on all sides ofthe site are zoned residential and are developed with residential homes and aj public park. The property is outside of] Priority Funding Areas and Outside the Designated Grown Area. The school has been in existence since 1935 and was renovated in 1991 with an approved site plan. Site Plan Review: The plan proposes an addition to accommodate Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms. The addition is one- story and proposed to be added to the rear ofthe building, adjacent to the existing cafeteria and gymnasium. The addition will be 8,740 square feet and will have capacity for 2 additional staff and 45 additional students. No additional bus trips are planned, and parking lot capacities will not need tol be adjusted. The Health Department has reviewed the plans and agreed that the existing well and septic systems can accommodate the new capacity without modification. Some oft the existing play equipment, trees, and asphalt walkways will be removed or relocated for the addition. There is no new proposed site signage or lighting other than some building mounted fixtures. The building will be sprinklered and an existing fire hydrant is located on site. A new tree line will be planted along the corner of the rear and Stormwater Management will be addressed by proposed micro bioretention facilities. Concept Stormwater Management approval has been granted. Floodplain, Water Resources, Site Compliance, Fire Protection, Engineering, Roads, and Soil Conservation have approved the plan. The site is outside the jurisdiction of the Bureau ofUtilities. Health Department, Landscape, and Grading have minor comments to be addressed on the final plan set. Forest Conservation does not apply to this project. This plan was found to be consistent with the Carroll County Master Plan by the Department of Planning. The Concept Site Plan was initially submitted March 25, 2024. The plan was subject to citizen involvement at the April 22, 2024, Technical Review Committee. No citizens were present or submitted side property lines as screening for an adjacent residential property. comments. 14 Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes August 20, 2024 The final 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. Discussion: Amy Barcroft presented the Concept Site Plan. Bill Caine and Jim Marks with Carroll County Board of Education were present. Mr. Soisson asked where the is being relocated. Ms. Barcroft explained the playground will be relocated on the southeast side oft the school. Most oft the playground will not be affected by this Mr. Kane asked ift the walking path for the park is affected. Mr. Caine, with the Carroll County Mr. Robertson asked if the addition is for immediate use for the school. Mr. Cain explained this is one of four schools that never received a full day kindergarten addition. Other schools were able to modify their internal space to accommodate the full day kindergarten. Mr. Robertson asked about the time frame for the project. Mr. Caine explained they will break ground summer of 2025, Mr. Kane asked fs the additional square footage is enough. Mr. Caine explained the Board of Education would like tol have more but funding is an issue between the State and County. addition. Board of] Education, confirmed the walking path is not affected. ifthe approval is complete and the funding is available. Public Comment: There was none. Decision: The Commission, on motion of Mr. Soisson, seconded by Mr. Roberts and carried, voted to delegate final approval to the Chair. MT.AIRY ANNEXATION NO. 46-PLANKLAND.I LLC Hannah Weber presented Annexation No. 46 - Plank Land, LLC. Ms. Weber provided an overview ofMt. Airy Annexation #46 (Plank Land, LLC). The annexation area is in the County's "I-1" Light Industrial zoning district. The adjoining properties within the County are zoned "R-40,000" Residential and "I-1" Light Industrial. All adjoining properties within the Town of Mt. Airy are zoned "I-R" Restricted Industrial. The town has indicated its intent to place the annexation area into the "I-R" Restricted Industrial zoning district. This annexation does require a zoning waiver. Staffis recommending approval ofazoning waiver with the condition that the Town go through an amendment to the Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan to include the annexation area in the planned service area. The petition is scheduled tol be presented to the Board of County Commissioners on September 5, 2024. 15 Planning and. Zoning Commission Official Minutes Discussion: August 20, 2024 Mr. Kane askedi ifthe residence on the property will be demolished. Ms. Webero clarified the house would be removed. Mr. Kane asked ift the property is occupied. Ms. Weber clarified the house is occupied. Mr. Kane asked if the County is purchasing the property. Ms. Weber explained the Secretary Daly asked ifthe Town ofMt. Airy is requiring them to demolish the house. Ms. Weber explained once the property becomes annexed, the owners had already planned to demolish the Mr. Kane asked ift the property is] posted regarding the change in zoning. Mr. Weber explained the ownership will remain the same. The County is not purchasing the property. house. Town ofN Mt. Airy will post the property prior to the Public Hearing. Public Comment: There was none. Decision: On motion of Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Soisson and carried, the Commission voted to recommend approval oft the zoning waiver with conditions to the Board of Commissioners. TEXT AMENDMENT: SOLAR SITE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS Discuss possible changes to Chapter 158 that would establish site design requirements for solar projects proposed in all zoning districts. Discussion: Hanna Weber presented proposed Solar Site Design Requirements Chris Heyn, Director Planning and Land Management, also was present. Mr. Robertson asked Attorney Ostrander how the Commission is to come up with design requirements when the Board ofCounty Commissioners passed an ordinance prohibiting solar on Agricultural zoned property. He asked if there has been a determination by the Public Service Commission (PSC) that would change this. Mr. Robertson stated he agrees with putting design requirements on any other land but Agricultural. Attorney Ostrander explained the County is being proactive on this ordinance. Currently, if the PSC determines that solar projects can go on Agricultural land because they are needed, solar fields would be allowed on Agricultural land and Mr. Heyn clarified the County is not proposing requirements or regulations specifically for solar projects on Agricultural land. The County wants to amend the Code sO that any solar project that comes to the County, no matter where it'sz zoned, would be subject to certain design requirements. This will help guide project review ift the State allows any solar projects on Agricultural land. Mr. Kane asked whether, when the Public Service Commission is approached with a project, they give the petitioner the guidelines that need tol be followed. Mr. Heyn explained the Public Service Commission looks at the environmental impact study and looks to see what local zoning requires the County would have no regulations related to the design. 16 Planning and Zoning Commission Official Minutes August 20, 2024 for use and requirements, the State can preempt local regulations that prohibit the use in certain locations. The County wants good and reasonable requirements for this type of development if Mr. Robertson stated if uniform setbacks are being proposed. Setbacks can be different in the Agricultural zone from those in the Industrial and Commercial zones. He asked what guidelines are being following now, since projects currently are happening. Mr. Heyn explained they are Secretary Daly asked the Commission if there is anything they would like to see other than language to look over, numbers, and location for their September 4th meeting. Mr. Kane asked if the Commission could see the Summary Notes from the solar committee's work. Mr. Heyn Mr. Robertson asked ift these guidelines were given to the Board of County Commissioners when they made their decision allowing the remaining portions ofland to be put under an easement. Mr. Commissioner Gordon requested that the September 17th Planning and Zoning Commission meeting include a presentation on the Agricultural Land Preservation program. Secretary Daly that happens. using Stormwater Management Code, based on the State law. clarified a final report was completed. Heyn clarified there were guidelines as part oft that meeting. explained the agenda will be reviewed. Public Comment: There was none. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT There was none. Mr. Kane advised the next meeting is the September 4th evening meeting at 6:00 p.m. and the next day meeting is September 17th at 9:00 a.m. ADJOURNMENT 12:53 PM. On a motion of Mr. Kane, seconded by Mr. Soisson and carried, the Commission adjourned at /-2-25 R.hulaulzizes ecreta beyik 17