Prince George's County District Council Zoning Meeting - July 21, 2026

The Prince George's County District Council convened on July 21, 2026, at 9:45 AM in the Council Hearing Room to address zoning items. The meeting included the approval of minutes, a referred document for a permit issued in error, a deferral of one comprehensive design plan, and waivers of council review for several site plans. The council also welcomed visitors from the Emerging County Leaders Program and the Prince George's County Muslim Council's Foundation.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of District Council Minutes (July 14, 2026): The minutes were approved by a vote of 7–0 (Chair Oriadha, Council Members Adams, Dernoga, Harrison, Hunter, Ivey, and Vice Chair Olson).

Opening Remarks & Introductions

• Chair Oriadha recognized visitors from the Emerging County Leaders Program and the Prince George's County Muslim Council's Foundation. Each visitor introduced themselves, naming their school and internship placement. The council then took a group photo with the visitors.

Discussion Items & Decisions

• ERR-001-2026 – Eucharia Ogu (6313 Joyce Drive, Temple Hills): The council considered a zoning hearing examiner's decision approving with conditions a permit issued in error for validation of two permits (a fence and a two-story rear addition). Council Member Oriadha moved to prepare the order (approving document). The motion passed 7–0. (Appeal by date: July 27, 2026; Action by date: January 25, 2027.)

• CDP-9306-06 – Bailey's Village, Lot 10 (Villages of Piscataway): Council Member Harrison (District 9) moved to defer this item to a later date. The council deferred without objection. The request sought approval of a Comprehensive Design Plan amendment to reduce minimum retail/office space from 20,000–30,000 sq ft retail and 10,000–15,000 sq ft office to 6,000–10,000 sq ft total, while retaining approved multifamily units. (Appeal by date: August 7, 2026; Action by date: October 14, 2026.)

• DET-2024-009 – The Mark at College Park (College Park, District 3): Vice Chair Olson moved to waive the council's right to review the Planning Board's approval of a Detailed Site Plan for 589 multifamily dwelling units in two buildings. The motion passed 7–0, later adjusted to 8–0 after Council Member Adams-Stafford joined. (Appeal by date: August 7, 2026; Review by date: September 8, 2026.)

• DSP-2025-0036 – Mill Branch Crossing – Arby's (Bowie, District 4): Council Member Adams moved to waive council review of the Planning Board's approval of a Detailed Site Plan for a 1,910 sq ft eating/drinking establishment with drive-through. The motion passed 7–0. (Appeal by date: August 7, 2026; Review by date: September 8, 2026.)

• SDP-2025-0014 – Oakwood Preserve (District 6): Council Member Hunter moved to waive council review of the Planning Board's approval of a Specific Design Plan for 112 single-family detached dwellings. The motion passed 7–0. (Appeal by date: August 7, 2026; Review by date: September 8, 2026.)

• SDP-2025-0015 – Saddle Ridge (District 9): Council Member Harrison moved to waive council review of the Planning Board's approval of a Specific Design Plan for 450 single-family detached and 253 attached dwelling units (townhouses) with amenities. The motion passed 8–0 (with Council Member Adams-Stafford voting). (Appeal by date: August 7, 2026; Review by date: September 8, 2026.)

Key Outcomes

• Minutes approved (7–0).
• ERR-001-2026: Motion to prepare an approving order passed (7–0).
• CDP-9306-06: Deferred to a later date.
• DET-2024-009, DSP-2025-0036, SDP-2025-0014, SDP-2025-0015: All motions to waive council's right to review passed (7–0 or 8–0).
• Adjournment: The district council portion adjourned with a motion and second; all in favor.

Note: The meeting began with 7 members present (Chair Oriadha, Vice Chair Olson, Council Members Adams, Dernoga, Harrison, Hunter, Ivey). Council Member Adams-Stafford joined during the roll call and voted on subsequent items. The final vote tallies reflect the members present at each vote.