Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Council defeats proposal to limit workforce-housing density after heated Long Hill/Spencer Glen hearings
Summary
The Anne Arundel County Council voted 3-4 on Sept. 15 to defeat a proposed change that would have narrowed where workforce-housing density bonuses can be used in R-5 residential zones, following a packed public hearing and sharply divided council debate.
The Anne Arundel County Council voted 3-4 on Sept. 15 to defeat Bill 72-25, a proposal that would have narrowed where developers can use the county's workforce housing density bonus in R-5 residential zones. The sponsor, Councilman Michael Volkke, said the measure would require the higher densities to be sited on roads classified as collectors or higher to avoid creating high traffic volumes on smaller neighborhood streets.
The meeting drew heavy public turnout and more than 80 written submissions. Residents from Glen Burnie, Spencer Road and adjacent neighborhoods testified that the Spencer Glen/Nixon property proposal and similar projects would worsen congestion, threaten walkability…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
