Prince George's County District Council Meeting – June 22, 2026

The Prince George's County District Council convened on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 10:20 a.m. (delayed from the scheduled 10:00 a.m.) in the Council Hearing Room, with Vice Chair Eric C. Olson presiding. Eight members were present (Olson, Adams-Stafford, Dernoga, Fisher, Harrison, Ivey, Hunter, Adams); three were absent (Chair Oriadha, Blegay, Burroughs). The meeting adjourned at 10:32 a.m. The council considered one zoning map amendment referral, one mandatory review conceptual site plan, and two requests to waive election to review planning board decisions.

Approval of Minutes

• MINDC 06092026 – The minutes from the June 9, 2026 District Council meeting were approved by an 8–0 vote (motion by Council Member Adams, seconded by Council Member Fisher).

Referred for Document (Zoning Map Amendment)

• ZMA-2025-003 Melwood Estates – Applicant Day Land Investment, LLC seeks to rezone 27.54 acres from AR (Agricultural-Residential) to RSF-A (Residential, Single-Family Attached) on the east side of Melwood Road, Council District 6. No opposition was recorded. The item had been referred for document on June 9, 2026. Council Member Hunter moved to adopt the prepared zoning order, seconded by Council Member Harrison. The motion carried 8–0.

Discussion Item (Mandatory Review)

• CSP-24001 Southern Hills – Applicant Southern Hills LLC requests a Conceptual Site Plan for a mixed-use development on 85.4 acres at Southern Avenue and Wheeler Hills Road (Council District 7). The proposal includes 980 multifamily units, 150 senior housing units, 168 townhouse units, and approximately 45,000 square feet of commercial/retail/medical office space. The case was initially waived for review on June 9, but because it is a mandatory review case under Section 27-548.26(b), the council needed to reconsider that waiver. Council Member Fisher moved for reconsideration, seconded by Council Member Adams, to set the case for a mandatory review hearing on Monday, July 13, 2026. The motion carried 8–0.

Pending Finality – Planning Board Actions

• DPLS-24001 AutoZone #1837 – AutoZone Development, LLC requests a Departure from Parking and Loading Standards for an existing store at Landover Road and Fire House Road (Council District 5). The standard requirement was 123 spaces; after a 15% reduction for landscaping compliance, 105 spaces were required. The applicant sought an additional reduction of 29 spaces, proposing 76 spaces. Council Member Adams-Stafford moved to waive election to review, seconded by Council Member Fisher. The motion carried 8–0.

• DSP-2025-0024 Landover Metro – Standard Landover Venture LP requests a Detailed Site Plan for 260 multifamily units on 8.53 acres at Old Landover Road and Pennsy Drive (Council District 5). Council Member Adams-Stafford moved to waive election to review, stating it "is going to be a great step towards bringing new development and more affordable housing into the Landover and Metro area." Council Member Ivey commented, "I do have concerns about the huge number of trees that are going to be taken down as a result of this development. I'll vote aye though." The motion carried 8–0.

Key Outcomes

• Minutes approved 8–0.
• ZMA-2025-003 (Melwood Estates) approved 8–0.
• CSP-24001 (Southern Hills) reconsideration approved 8–0; mandatory review hearing scheduled for July 13, 2026.
• DPLS-24001 (AutoZone #1837) – Council waived election to review 8–0, allowing Planning Board decision to stand.
• DSP-2025-0024 (Landover Metro) – Council waived election to review 8–0, allowing Planning Board decision to stand.
• Meeting adjourned at 10:32 a.m. by motion (Fisher/Adams), carried by voice vote.