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Calvert County Planning Commission Regular Meeting - September 16, 2026

County Commissioners & Boards — Wednesday, September 16, 2026

BodyCalvert County, Maryland

SessionCounty Commissioners & Boards

DateWednesday, September 16, 2026

StatusFILED

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Planning Commission.

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My name is Wilson Freeland.

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This meeting is called to order.

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We uh we previously had the Pledge of Allegiance for the public hearing, so we will forego that and move to Rogers.

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All right, thank you so much.

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Um again, like I mentioned before.

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This meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting, allowing for both virtual and in-person participation.

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It'll be recorded on both audio and video for record keeping purposes.

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And if you are attending virtually or by phone, please keep yourself muted to ensure no interruptions to the evening.

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Individuals should call in advance if participating by telephone.

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You can call 1-872-216-2953, meeting ID 80843 065 pound.

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That's one 872-216-2953, meeting ID 8085 065 pound.

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Planning commissioners will accommodate public comment during the public comment period.

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Um tonight what we have, let's see.

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Uh one call to order and determination of a quorum.

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We did that in our previous meeting.

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Two, we conducted the pledge of allegiance.

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Three, the action on the proposed agenda.

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I will uh hand that over to you, Mr.

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Freeman Freeland.

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All right, thank you.

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Item number three is the action on proposed agenda.

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Mr.

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Chair, a motion to amend this evening's agenda and move item 8C under 7A, say it would be 7B.

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Those two items are connected.

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Second.

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We have a motion and a second to amend tonight's agenda.

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Is there any discussion?

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Hearing none, all in favor signify by saying aye.

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Aye.

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Opposed nay.

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Motion carry the agenda is amended.

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Item number four action on the proposed summary of action of the August 19th 2026 regular meeting.

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Mr.

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Chairman, I move that we approve and adopt the summary of actions for the August 19, 2026 regular meeting.

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Second.

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We have a motion and a second.

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Is there any discussion?

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Hearing no discussion.

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All in favor, signify by saying aye.

2:29

Aye.

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Opposed, nay.

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Motion carries.

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That takes us to item number five, recognition of persons attending the meeting.

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Thank you.

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Uh this evening we have representing Calvert County Planning and Zoning.

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We have Jason Brinkley, the Director, Tamara Blake Wallace, Deputy Director and Board of Appeals Administrator, Rachel O'Shea, Deputy Director of Zoning, Will Hager, Planner 3, Beth Rimmer, Division Chief of Permitting, Ruth Davis Rogers, Planning Commission Administrator, myself, Christine Finamore, Principal Planner, Jay Kusanow, Planner 3, and Becky Parkinson, Planning Commission Clerk, as well as our legal council counsel for Calvert County, which is John Maverinley.

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Excuse me.

3:22

I like Maverick better.

3:26

You look like a Maverick, don't you?

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Okay.

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So argue with that.

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So that brings us to number six major subdivisions for final review and action.

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None.

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And number seven, applications for site plan review and action.

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We have West Side on Maine, which is a preliminary subdivision plan, lots one through 24, residential, and lots one and two, commercial.

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We have Christine Finamore and the applicant.

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You can come forward now.

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Thank you.

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Good evening, Commissioners.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Zoning And Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████51%

Procedural███████████████████21%

Transportation Safety██████████████16%

Youth Programs████4%

Community Engagement██2%

Public Engagement██2%

Environmental Protection██2%

Water And Wastewater Management█1%

Parks and Recreation█1%

Summary of Proceedings

Calvert County Planning Commission Regular Meeting - September 16, 2026

The Calvert County Planning Commission held a hybrid regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in the Chesapeake Room of the County Administration Building (150 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD), with virtual participation via Microsoft Teams and phone. A public hearing was convened at 7:00 p.m. prior to the regular meeting. The commission acted on one major preliminary subdivision (Westside on Main), reviewed a detailed site development plan for a light manufacturing building, and discussed a proposed representative position.

Routine Approvals

Agenda approved by motion without discussion.
Summary of Actions – August 19, 2026 Regular Meeting approved by motion without discussion.

Major Subdivision Preliminary Review and Action: SD-143478 Westside on Main

Project Description: Preliminary subdivision plan for 24 residential lots (Lots 1–24) and two commercial lots (Lots 1–2) at 305 and 445 Main Street in the Old Town sub-area of the Prince Frederick Town Center. The project was reviewed under the 2020 process, combining the conceptual site plan (CSPR 143260) and preliminary subdivision plan (SD 143478).
Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval subject to the conditions and agency comments in the staff report, including final approval of the traffic impact analysis (TIA) and any required roadway or access improvements through the detailed site development plan process, with applicable county and state highway administration review.
Commissioner Concerns on Density: Commissioner Gadway stated that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) made clear in August 2024 that future density in Prince Frederick should be 4 dwelling units per acre (du/ac), not 14. He expressed that the proposed density of 6.7 du/ac plus commercial uses on Main Street would "forever redefine what Main Street looks like," though he indicated he would have no problem with the project at 4 du/ac.
Traffic Impact: Staff explained the project remains under the traffic threshold (recently reduced by half in the last couple of years), so a new traffic impact study would only be triggered if a future intensification of use occurs.
Grandfathering Discussion: Staff confirmed the grandfathering/grandfathering clause originated from this board's January 2026 recommendation and that a project submitted prior to the zoning ordinance date may proceed if it meets specified requirements. Staff noted a project generally is not vested until all approvals are achieved and construction has commenced.
Neighboring Business Outreach: The applicant stated that representatives of Infinity (the adjacent business) were consulted and had concerns about the project's appearance and construction; the applicant presented a street-level rendering of the project in response.
Decision: A motion carried via roll call vote finding SD 143478 consistent with the comprehensive plan and approving the preliminary subdivision with the conditions recommended by staff and contained in the staff report.

Site Plan Review and Action: Light Manufacturing Building (12,350 sq ft)

Project Description: Category one detailed site development plan, representing step two of the site plan process under the 2025 zoning ordinance update, for a 12,350 square foot light manufacturing building with a partial mezzanine level, associated parking, access, landscaping, and stormwater improvements.
Background: A change of use application was filed on 2/2/2024 and heard by the Planning Commission on February 21, 2024. Building one approval was conditioned on approval of building two because the only fixed on-site restroom facilities are in building two. A redline site plan was required for building two for the change of use from flex space to indoor recreation.
Staff-Recommended Conditions: Site plan approval per Section 4201 of the I-1 district requirements, a drop-off area accommodating at least three vehicles, and a designated indoor waiting area of a minimum of 100 square feet. All outstanding agency and final review comments must be addressed to the satisfaction of the appropriate reviewing agencies before final approval.
Deferral Motion: A commissioner moved to defer the site plan case and request placement on the BOCC agenda for discussion, citing the need for input from the Board of County Commissioners. The motion passed by voice vote with no discussion.

Items for Discussion and/or Action: Proposed Representative Position

Staff noted the parameters of the proposed position, along with administrative guidelines, were included in the meeting packet. The representative would have no standing authority and would not necessarily be a requirement.
A commissioner stated the additional information needed was input from the BOCC and moved to defer the item and request placement on the BOCC agenda for discussion rather than consideration. The motion passed by voice vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

None - no public comments were offered at the time public comment was called.

Key Outcomes

SD-143478 Westside on Main preliminary subdivision plan: APPROVED with staff conditions via roll call vote.
Light manufacturing building site plan: DEFERRED - action postponed and request made to place the item on the BOCC agenda for discussion.
Proposed representative position: DEFERRED - request made to place the item on the BOCC agenda for discussion.

Meeting Transcript

Planning Commission. My name is Wilson Freeland. This meeting is called to order. We uh we previously had the Pledge of Allegiance for the public hearing, so we will forego that and move to Rogers. All right, thank you so much. Um again, like I mentioned before. This meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting, allowing for both virtual and in-person participation. It'll be recorded on both audio and video for record keeping purposes. And if you are attending virtually or by phone, please keep yourself muted to ensure no interruptions to the evening. Individuals should call in advance if participating by telephone. You can call 1-872-216-2953, meeting ID 80843 065 pound. That's one 872-216-2953, meeting ID 8085 065 pound. Planning commissioners will accommodate public comment during the public comment period. Um tonight what we have, let's see. Uh one call to order and determination of a quorum. We did that in our previous meeting. Two, we conducted the pledge of allegiance. Three, the action on the proposed agenda. I will uh hand that over to you, Mr. Freeman Freeland. All right, thank you. Item number three is the action on proposed agenda. Mr. Chair, a motion to amend this evening's agenda and move item 8C under 7A, say it would be 7B. Those two items are connected. Second. We have a motion and a second to amend tonight's agenda. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed nay. Motion carry the agenda is amended. Item number four action on the proposed summary of action of the August 19th 2026 regular meeting. Mr. Chairman, I move that we approve and adopt the summary of actions for the August 19, 2026 regular meeting. Second. We have a motion and a second. Is there any discussion? Hearing no discussion. All in favor, signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, nay. Motion carries. That takes us to item number five, recognition of persons attending the meeting. Thank you. Uh this evening we have representing Calvert County Planning and Zoning. We have Jason Brinkley, the Director, Tamara Blake Wallace, Deputy Director and Board of Appeals Administrator, Rachel O'Shea, Deputy Director of Zoning, Will Hager, Planner 3, Beth Rimmer, Division Chief of Permitting, Ruth Davis Rogers, Planning Commission Administrator, myself, Christine Finamore, Principal Planner, Jay Kusanow, Planner 3, and Becky Parkinson, Planning Commission Clerk, as well as our legal council counsel for Calvert County, which is John Maverinley. Excuse me. I like Maverick better. You look like a Maverick, don't you?

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