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Calvert County planners certify Magnolia Ridge West subdivision
Summary
On Oct. 15 the Calvert County Planning Commission certified final approval for Magnolia Ridge West (SDFP 143215), confirming conditions of preliminary approval for 79 townhouse lots, open space parcels and private rights-of-way and approving several routine agenda items including the 2026 meeting schedule.
The Calvert County Planning Commission on Oct. 15 certified final approval for Magnolia Ridge West (SDFP 143215), confirming that conditions attached to the subdivision’s preliminary approval have been met.
Tamara Blake Wallace, deputy director of planning, acting as planning commission administrator, told the commission that the certification covers “Magnolia Ridge West Townhouse Lots 1 through 79, open space parcels A and B, outlot B‑R, buildable residue, and private rights of way.” She said the subdivision was approved under the county’s old ordinance and the old adequate public facilities ordinance and that the listed conditions from the June 26, 2024 preliminary approval had been satisfied.
A commissioner moved “In regard to SDFP 143,215, I move to approve as certified.” The motion was seconded by Commissioner Curry and carried by voice vote. The commission did not record individual vote tallies in the transcript; the motion was announced as carried.
The commission handled several routine administrative items during the meeting. Members approved the agenda and adopted the summary of actions from the Sept. 17 meeting. The body also approved a proposed schedule for its 2026 regular meetings and reviewed the site plan and subdivision list for information. The Maryland Planning Commissioners Association (MPCA) 2025 annual conference will not be held this year, the commission was told. No members of the public spoke during the public-comment portion of the meeting.
Votes at a glance: Approved — Motion to accept the Oct. 15 agenda (mover/second not specified; outcome: approved by voice vote). Approved — Adoption of the Sept. 17, 2025 summary of actions (mover/second not specified; outcome: approved by voice vote). Approved — Certification of SDFP 143215, Magnolia Ridge West (motion: “In regard to SDFP 143,215, I move to approve as certified.” Mover not identified; second: Commissioner Curry; outcome: approved by voice vote). Approved — Proposed 2026 Planning Commission regular meeting schedule (mover/second not specified; outcome: approved by voice vote). Adjournment motion approved by voice vote.
The commission adjourned after the routine items. Staff confirmed future meetings will be held in the county’s new building at 150 Main Street going forward.
