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Staff reported the concept plan was reviewed by TEC in September 2007 and that the county supports concept approval for the express purpose of enabling a CWSP category change; findings of adequate public facilities (APF) are not required at the concept stage but will be required at preliminary plan. Staff said two larger previously recorded lots within the study area would be developed on existing on‑site well and septic systems unless future approvals require connection to public utilities; staff noted that developers often design pump stations to allow future interconnection if warranted.

Commissioners and applicant representatives discussed shoreline access, boat slips formula limits in the ordinance, existing easements for adjacent dwellings, and the potential for shared urban driveways and appropriate buffering for immediate neighbors. The commission approved the concept development plan by motion (moved by Mister Thompson; seconded by Mister Chase) and recorded that the plan must return for preliminary plan approval and APF determinations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","12/8/2008 St. Mary's County Planning Commission","oneSentenceSummary","The St. Mary's County Planning Commission approved a concept plan for Mill Cove Harbor (Lilypad Investments LLC) so the applicant may pursue a CWSP amendment to allow public water and sewer for a proposed 23‑lot subdivision.","taxTitle","St. Mary's County, Maryland","taxId",51086,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6345698,"Commission approves concept plan for Mill Cove Manor to seek CWSP water/sewer category change",942,3496010,4439000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2248693-1c7c8937776df22cb8ca7068f44dc12f&start=3496&end=4439","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2248693-1c7c8937776df22cb8ca7068f44dc12f/thumbnail_3496010.jpg","/articles/6345698/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Commission-approves-concept-plan-for-Mill-Cove-Manor-to-seek-CWSP-watersewer-category-change","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345698-5823c7085c1ea460435c50e77c9f01ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1775000999&Signature=ZgTQkUMwbn76QcV2wPNNa00MadAQpy~bnftI8nB19E~wFRzGvVRzIReH9LZjvB1BrXUXqQX~nOxint~eai8QrspMgeO98vDob2EBjI9kFJI7MyQ7pmylBs7VLO-zmebh6SXiSHswn~NC7nOX2SdJN6Iicm0bOuG7NYmEf~Utlljw35zQntbYC-gyaDrPIAshi5rq4eJWwgiZ8hTtatVDt6eA3jY5Y6fEhYXsu~~AXta8~TkJw8KkK3QTMTSgLAl8IDASJypuU-Pw~wF5pwmLwbla2kVBk6gJ4-SBPmulrNZDv3IcLw9TTDc64kzK~-lN299xqasbteyrVZRWWj4umA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Mary's County Planning Commission approved a concept development plan for Mill Cove Manor (Liberty Home Builders) to proceed with a amendment request to the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan (CWSP) that would change the site from W6/S6 to W3d/S3d, enabling access to public water and sewer for a proposed 33‑lot major subdivision.

Bob Boles of the Department of Land Use and Growth Management told the commission that TEC agencies reviewed the project in June 2007 and staff supports concept plan approval for the narrow purpose of permitting the CWSP category change. The site (11.73 acres; zoned RL/LDA/AE and within the county critical area overlay but outside the 200‑foot buffer) would require later findings of adequate public facilities, including schools, at preliminary‑plan stage. Staff noted stormwater, forest conservation and critical‑area imperviousness are design challenges for sites close to water and that shared driveways and pervious materials may be needed to meet impervious‑surface limits.

Representatives for the project discussed shared‑driveway construction, pump‑station and MetCom coordination for sewer, and the need to design small cottage‑style homes with conservative footprints consistent with critical‑area impervious limits. Commissioners asked questions about potential piers, water access and whether shared driveways would be developer‑built (staff and the applicant confirmed the developer normally installs shared urban driveways). The commission voted to approve the concept plan so the applicant may pursue the CWSP amendment; the motion was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote.","Planning commissioners approved a concept development plan for Mill Cove Manor that allows the applicant to seek amendments to the county comprehensive water and sewer plan (CWSP) to change water and sewer categories so the proposed 33‑lot development may access public water and sewer.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6345702,"Commission approves preliminary plan for 24‑lot Lightfoot Manor subdivision, with school APF caveat",1266,2203335,3470000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2248693-1c7c8937776df22cb8ca7068f44dc12f&start=2203&end=3470","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2248693-1c7c8937776df22cb8ca7068f44dc12f/thumbnail_2203335.jpg","/articles/6345702/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Commission-approves-preliminary-plan-for-24lot-Lightfoot-Manor-subdivision-with-school-APF-caveat","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345702-1ec2f9d4b0461a0e4c8dbe7eee289623/orig.mp4?Expires=1775000999&Signature=Z3Pp0vbDerRE0G1nAPZTk2OWhXvQ-4UBP6Tu52TDLtrzEN~obxv5Dizba0dpWVBLqMi84Md1Jr9PGglmfz8KqKVQPgWk5H80cUNI83OJKqqNSuw8xDSSNLwe4Ry1mdalA4t3YWgq3GiUU~qdxIRcNCt0rpJBzmhPg~-ubx0oUEWnpc2STJBjjJoGsIEBuxVQ5s6F~qeOPyg-RJJ9jCgXzdvfbwlsf9VdxmDdlRj3dISA3ALu4IlYn-MZz4~N3E9cvqZJcQVlKiMPiVe9aWKyd78zNjFXGB2LCn6BsEPZ3wxuOeW0sYOoD28y885T0L8~koEvZ56MeYxaIR9ben8~0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Mary's County Planning Commission approved the preliminary plan and phasing for the Lightfoot Manor major subdivision, a proposed 24‑lot clustered community on approximately 83 acres in the Rural Preservation District (RPD).

David Berry of the Department of Land Use and Growth Management reviewed staff findings: the plan uses clustering and approximately 45.5 acres of common open space to maintain rural character, provides a single access point to Maryland Route 5 that meets subdivision standards for a single access, and proposes sidewalks/hike‑bike path along Lightfoot Road and open‑space parcels to provide passive recreation. Staff said site drainage, erosion control and construction will comply with accepted engineering practices; other Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) agencies reviewed the concept and preliminary plans in prior cycles. The project abuts St. Mary's Lake State Park and a stream buffer on the west, which limits interparcel connection in places; an interparcel access easement is provided where practicable.

Berry noted that the commission must make findings under Section 30.5.5 of the subdivision ordinance. Staff recommended approval with one explicit condition: the applicant must return to the planning commission for a finding of adequate public facilities for schools and compliance with the annual growth policy before approval of any successive phases or when required by the annual growth policy.

The applicant's engineer, John Norris of NG and O, and project representatives answered commissioners' questions about right‑of‑way widths, future phases and transfer‑of‑development‑rights (TDR) needs. Staff said the project requires about 12 TDRs; the applicant has acquired TDRs and expects to use them. Commissioners noted the project's large contiguous open spaces and wildlife corridor adjacency and complimented the design. The motion to approve the preliminary plan (moved by Mister Thompson; seconded by Mister Hayden) passed by voice vote.","The planning commission approved the preliminary plan and phasing for Lightfoot Manor (24 lots) subject to future findings of adequate public facilities (APF) for schools for each phase and standard TEC/plan review conditions.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6345706,"Planning commission approves two‑lot family conveyance for J.C. Dyson Estates",405,1780895,2186000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2248693-1c7c8937776df22cb8ca7068f44dc12f&start=1780&end=2186","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2248693-1c7c8937776df22cb8ca7068f44dc12f/thumbnail_1780895.jpg","/articles/6345706/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Planning-commission-approves-twolot-family-conveyance-for-JC-Dyson-Estates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345706-9b7b05fe1afe90c1af7d2fe6213ec7b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775000999&Signature=DrrDoBgfWWHE51PompLE0u5bXaEZqYbqW0MmJiXs5k3cEuEWsnUe5B7UtpYdbOfID1O1h0Od55LWuvTmQRwJz-SCBWiN6FY4HcF1gJKFtQxkjN2c1c6TgMGXxngpxbvh2k0EucOJBO-Fqx3r-F5lPg0vdCL50s0ywpBaCWO-1R1y2WKmAotTnPKO0NR3ite-~VjqxM63pQmjsTQ4hQ58it6s5I-oaY5SmQe7O9zu1b48EurBRkV~jx57VTHwzLwOMu3C3YzUXqERmqkj-eSa1ltcfEKmBAAo3lfOeR6vfwK3~tyq~oYgcp4rSzqMGsEZYrPPSxO2czucBPZBBciEEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Mary's County Planning Commission approved a family conveyance subdivision plan that will add two lots to the J.C. Dyson Estates minor subdivision, bringing the private‑road development to nine total lots.

Janine Harrington of the Department of Land Use and Growth Management presented staff findings, saying the property (12.77 acres; zoned RPD) met the requirements of Section 30.11.4 of the subdivision ordinance for family conveyance. The proposed conveyances are limited to family members defined in the ordinance (father, mother, son, daughter, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter); the applicant intends to convey the lots to two daughters of the property owner. Staff said the private road, known as Walk This Way, lies within an existing 25‑foot right‑of‑way and has a paved entrance with adequate sight distance.

Harrington summarized recordation requirements: the granter must enter into a recorded family‑conveyance agreement noting the grantee cannot transfer the lot to a third party for five years except for hardship as determined by the director of Land Use and Growth Management; the agreement and appropriate plat notes must be recorded prior to plat recordation. Staff recommended approval subject to recording agreements ensuring access, use and maintenance of the private road prior to final plat recordation.

Agent Robert Trautman and staff confirmed an updated road‑maintenance agreement would be required; the applicant and neighbors are in agreement and the road is paved. The commission approved the family conveyance; motion by Mister Evans, second by Mister Thompson. The chair called the question: “All in favor?” Commissioners responded “Aye.” The motion passed; the plan will not be recorded until the required agreements are placed in the land records.","The commission approved a family conveyance adding two lots to a private‑road subdivision, with conditions requiring a recorded road‑maintenance agreement and family‑conveyance restrictions.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6345712,"Planning commission continues public hearing on digital-sign text amendment, asks staff for neighboring-county rules",1689,70050,1760000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2248693-1c7c8937776df22cb8ca7068f44dc12f&start=70&end=1760","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2248693-1c7c8937776df22cb8ca7068f44dc12f/thumbnail_70050.jpg","/articles/6345712/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Planning-commission-continues-public-hearing-on-digital-sign-text-amendment-asks-staff-for-neighboring-county-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345712-88c79955df8f63eb468fc5c86fcb99b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775000999&Signature=JdZS-3NzzYj~vvr-LC6b2Z0uO4OchmkrW789aXB10uMSpiSJHFgjqyM1xwyNgb9rq3Srudsezwd8PaznqnHfHHmZ4I3FVES~mIwZtUBPiv6FLhz-HW1lqJq4nSuO~iFU-PkQi3FxfN2fD0LLW5HonBENMEsqdM~VSMM8aAjopCkiuyaFMo7cSDnNSlkO5k~lYPioNfzFCdzOho8oCJTpVoLeEeYxpst72Y4kug3gOF1kwAXeY0h7HkWUb55cIvGQRaLSGwXEgX3hH0ZTVMI9jhMZm380Nf5MI-ysl3XINf~Bxbtz1rJ66KOixjnIk~ukBhQzyScYW9BQI7SjtZMiwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Mary's County Planning Commission on Dec. 2008 continued a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to the county zoning ordinance to allow on‑premise digital signs and asked staff to gather sign regulations from neighboring counties before making a final recommendation.

The proposal would amend Chapter 65, section 65.3 (regulations for on‑premises signs) and schedule 65.3 (maximum sign area by district and sign type) and add definitions in Chapter 90 for digital signs, animation, blinking and scrolling. Staff said the draft is intended to permit electronic, motionless display (still pictures and logos) for on‑site businesses while prohibiting sound and limiting animated or distracting movement across displays.

Planning‑department staff member Miss Shelley said the amendment adds definitions for animation, blinking and scrolling to clarify what the commission would and would not allow. Proponent Robert Guider (presenting examples of existing signs) said some off‑site billboard‑style digital displays he has in mind could be engineered to reserve at least 10% of display time for nonprofit and government messages, but staff clarified that the current amendment only addresses on‑premise signs; off‑site advertising would require separate direction from the Board of County Commissioners and a re‑advertised text amendment.

Commission members discussed specific restrictions they want considered: limiting content to tenant names, merchant information and special events rather than retail product pricing; prohibiting animation that depicts moving objects or characters; limiting how frequently content can change; and aesthetic preferences such as pedestal (monument) signs rather than tall pole billboards. Several members expressed safety concerns about fast‑moving or highly animated displays visible to motorists.

Staff agreed to compile sample regulatory language and sign‑area rules from neighboring counties and to provide those materials prior to the commission's next meeting. The commission left the hearing open and continued the item to its January meeting so members could review neighboring jurisdictions' approaches and receive additional staff recommendations. No formal amendment or vote was taken at the Dec. meeting.

The hearing record also included an emailed letter opposing digital signage from Robert Elwood, which staff placed in the record.

The commission scheduled final action for the Jan. 12 meeting, noting the 125‑day review deadline will require either a decision at that meeting or an extension requested from the county commissioners.","The St. Mary's County Planning Commission continued a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Chapter 65 (Signs) to allow on‑premise digital signs and requested sample sign regulations from neighboring counties; the commission left the hearing open and will reconvene in January.","actionData","errors"]

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