Planning Commission Minutes March 31, 2025 Commission Members Town Staff Ralph Ghent - Chairman John Breeding - Director of Planning & Martina Hatley - Vice Chairwoman Zoning Bill Butts Barney Quinn - Town Engineer/nspector Brian Bieda Absent Steve O'Malley Debra Clinton - Planning & Zoning Kim Buynak Review Coordinator Heather Wallace - Alternate Jason Evans - Council Liaison Others Commission Members Absent Thomas McCarron = Town Attorney Absent 1. CALLTO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Ralph Ghent, who also led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Martina Hatley motioned to approve the January 27, 2025, Planning Commission Minutes with corrections. Bill Butts seconded the motion. Vote: 4 in favor (Martina Hatley, Bill Butts, Ralph Ghent, Steve O'Malley), none opposed, 2 abstained (Kim Buynak, Brian Bieda) 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS (for items not on the agenda) Council Member Stephen Domotor spoke about helping the small businesses in the Town of Mount Airy. 4. CARROLL /FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNERS Carroll County Planner- Vacant The Carroll County Planning Department submitted an update memo to the Town Planning Commission for review. John Breeding and Ralph Ghent went over the update with the Commission Members. Frederick County Planner Vanessa Moreno- - Vanessa updated the Planning Commission on the Frederick County Annual Report and the Five-Year Report. Cherry Run, off Green Valley Road, will be going to the Planning Commission in April or early May. 5. SITE PLANS/ SUBDIVISIONS/ DEVELOPMENT PROIECTS A None 1 6. NEW BUSINESS/ INTRODUCTION/ RECOMMENDATION Nomination of2 Members for the Design Guidelines Committee - Steve O'Malley and Heather Wallace volunteered for the committee. The alternate will be Brian Bieda. Chairman Ralph Ghent recommends all commission members try to participate. This will be a 5-person committee. The Town Planner, the Town Engineer, Two Planning Commission Members, and One Town Citizen. 7. REPORTS/OTHER BUSINESS/EURURE ITEMS Council Liaison Report - Councilman Evans updated the commission on the March Town Council meeting. Zoning Administrator Report - The Town Zoning Administrator approved 3 permits with a revenue of $35.00 for January 2025, and 12 permits with a revenue of $436.00 for February 2025. Next Planning Commission Meeting Date - The next meeting will be on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. 8. ADIOURNMENT Chairman Ralph Ghent adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:02 p.m. Submitted by Chairman Ralph Ghent APR 28, 2025 Signature Prepared by Debra Clinton 2