Prince George's County Board of Appeals Hearing - October 21, 2026

The Board of Appeals held a virtual hearing on October 21, 2026, beginning at 6:01 PM and adjourning at 7:07 PM, to consider four variance applications and approve the minutes from the October 7, 2026 meeting. Three board members (Chair Bulware, Vice Chair Johnston, and Member Stan/Stanton) were present. All variances were approved unanimously 3-0.

V-46-26: Effect Inc. (5908 Burgundy Street, Capitol Heights)

• Applicant representative: Abdullah Hijazi (counsel), with architect Adam Carbalo and land planner Eddie Diaz Campbell.
• Request: Variances of 2,500 sq ft net lot area (from 6,500 to 4,000 sq ft), 25 ft lot width (from 65 to 45 ft), and 5 ft lot frontage at the front street line (from 45 to 40 ft) to construct a single-family dwelling with two-story additions, porch, basement, garage, and second-floor cantilever.
• Key points: The lot consists of two original 20 ft x 100 ft parcels from a 1930s subdivision, predating current RSF-65 zoning. A previous home on the lot was demolished around 2015-2016. The property has steep topographical differences from adjacent lots. The proposed home footprint is ~1,100 sq ft, compatible with the neighborhood.
• Vote: Motion by Vice Chair Johnston, seconded by Member Stan. Approved 3-0.

V-45-26: Trung Huynh (9306 Croom Road, Upper Marlboro)

• Applicant representative: Abdullah Hijazi; interpreter Thanh Vo provided Vietnamese translation. Applicant Trung Huynh present.
• Request: Variances of 1.39 acres net lot area (from 5 acres to 3.61 acres), 15.14 ft lot frontage (from 240 ft to 224.86 ft), and 8.4% lot coverage (from 5% to 13.4%), plus a waiver for front yard parking, to validate existing conditions after unauthorized driveway construction (paving a dirt driveway and adding a circular driveway).
• Key points: The property has steep slopes and a stream along the frontage, forcing the home and garage deep into the lot. The lot was subdivided in 1978. The driveway work was done without permits; the applicant applied for corrective permits once flagged. Board focused on criterion six (self-inflicted); it was noted that similar variances would have been required even if permits were sought before construction.
• Vote: Motion by Member Stan, seconded by Vice Chair Johnston. Approved 3-0 (including the parking waiver).

V-9-26: JAV General Service, LLC (3001 Taylor Street, Mount Rainier)

• Applicant representative: Diana Klein; property owner Reina Morales present.
• Request: Variances of 2,375 sq ft net lot area (from 6,500 to 4,125 sq ft), 10 ft lot width, 7.1 ft front yard depth, 0.6 ft side yard width, 11 ft side street yard width, 3.9 ft rear yard depth, and 3.6% lot coverage to validate existing conditions and permit unauthorized construction of a two-story addition and a proposed 7 ft x 29.5 ft covered porch.
• Key points: The lot was platted in 1904; the dwelling was originally built in 1925. The property is in the RSF-65 zone and Mount Rainier neighborhood conservation overlay. The Mount Rainier Design Review Board and city recommended approval. The proposed second story does not exceed the original footprint.
• Vote: Motion by Vice Chair Johnston, seconded by Member Stan. Approved 3-0.

V-44-26: Deanna Slaughter (10607 Mullikin Drive, Clinton)

• Applicant: Deanna Slaughter present; contractor James Garner (Patio Enclosures) also testified.
• Request: Variances of 0.8% lot coverage and 3 ft side yard width to construct a 10 ft x 15 ft sunroom.
• Key points: The lot is narrow and has topographical constraints. The sunroom will be at grade and will not hinder adjacent properties. The project cannot be made smaller while remaining functional.
• Vote: Motion by Member Stan, seconded by Vice Chair Johnston. Approved 3-0.

Key Outcomes

• All four variances (V-46-26, V-45-26, V-9-26, V-44-26) were approved by a 3-0 vote.
• The minutes from the October 7, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously.
• The next meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2026.