Prince George's County District Council Meeting - September 14, 2026

The Prince George's County District Council met on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM (convened at 10:17 AM) in Committee Room 2027. The meeting was chaired by Vice Chair Eric Olson (District 3) with seven members present (Council Members Olson, Adams-Stafford, Dernoga, Harrison, Ivey, Hunter, and Adams). Four members were absent: Chair Oriadha (District 7), and Council Members Blegay (At-Large), Burroughs (District 8), and Fisher (District 2). The Council addressed several zoning matters including an oral argument for a Comprehensive Design Plan (CDP) amendment, a remand of a Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA), a waiver of election to review a Conceptual Site Plan (CSP), and announcements of future oral arguments.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes: The District Council minutes from July 21, 2026 (MINDC 07212026) were approved by a vote of 7-0 (motion by Council Member Harrison, second by Council Member Adams).

Public Comments & Testimony

• Bailey's Village CDP-9306-06 Opposition: Randy Griffin, a Person of Record, spoke in opposition to the proposed CDP amendment. He argued that the Planning Board's resolution failed to adequately demonstrate present-day compatibility with the established residential community (over 100 townhomes and 800 single-family homes built since original 1993 approvals). He requested that the Council reverse or remand the Planning Board's decision for additional findings on compatibility and changed conditions.
• Applicant Support: Nathaniel Forman, attorney for applicant WYL B FLATS LLC, spoke in support of the CDP amendment. He argued that the reduction in non-residential square footage (from 20,000–30,000 sq ft retail and 10,000–15,000 sq ft office to a combined 6,000–10,000 sq ft) was justified by the limited 1.64-acre parcel remaining and that the proposal complied with zoning requirements for a mix of uses. He noted that the Planning Board's 24-page resolution provided substantial evidence.

Discussion Items

• CDP-9306-06 Bailey's Village, Lot 10: The Council heard oral argument on the request to amend the Comprehensive Design Plan for the 1.64-acre Lot 10 in the Local Activity Center (L-A-C) zone. Planning staff (Emery Huang) presented an overview. People's Zoning Counsel Stan Brown provided procedural context, noting that the amendment reduces required retail/office space from 20,000–30,000 sq ft and 10,000–15,000 sq ft to 6,000–10,000 sq ft combined. Brown also commented that this case presented a “classic zoning problem” where prior approvals had reduced the commercial area from roughly 6 acres to 1.6 acres. Council Member Adams raised questions about the spirit vs. letter of the law and economic development potential. Council Member Harrison noted that community feedback was considered, and that the property’s zoning could not be downzoned. After discussion, the Council voted 7-0 to refer the matter to staff for preparation of an order of approval with conditions, consistent with the Planning Board's decision.
• ZMA-2024-004 The Grove at Hyde Landing: People's Zoning Counsel Stan Brown informed the Council that the Planning Board had transmitted a minor amendment (sectional map amendment) on September 4, 2026, which triggered Zoning Ordinance Section 27-3502/3503, requiring postponement of all zoning map amendment applications within the amendment area. The Grove at Hyde Landing is within that area. Therefore, the Council could not proceed with oral argument. A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Ivey, to remand the case to the Zoning Hearing Examiner. The motion carried 7-0.
• CSP-2025-0001 Enclave at Marlboro Square: Council Member Hunter moved to waive the Council's election to review this Conceptual Site Plan, which seeks to amend CSP-12001 to allow 62 townhouse units with infrastructure improvements at an existing gas station and convenience store. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ivey and passed 7-0.
• Future Oral Argument Hearings Announced: The Clerk announced that two Specific Design Plan (SDP) cases are scheduled for oral argument on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM:
  • SDP-2025-0014 Oakwood Preserve: Request by Richmond American Homes for 112 single-family detached dwellings on 167.7 acres in Council District 6.
  • SDP-2025-0015 Saddle Ridge: Request by D.R. Horton for 450 single-family detached and 253 attached dwellings (townhouses) on 289.36 acres in Council District 9.

Key Outcomes

• CDP-9306-06 Bailey's Village: Approved to refer for an approving document with conditions (Vote: 7-0). The Council affirmed the Planning Board's decision to reduce minimum retail/office space to 6,000–10,000 sq ft on Lot 10.
• ZMA-2024-004 The Grove at Hyde Landing: Remanded to the Zoning Hearing Examiner due to the pending minor sectional map amendment (Vote: 7-0).
• CSP-2025-0001 Enclave at Marlboro Square: Council waived election to review (Vote: 7-0), allowing the Planning Board's decision to stand.
• Meeting Adjourned: Motion by Council Member Adams, second by Council Member Ivey, carried 7-0 at 11:23 AM.