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Board continues Riverside Townhomes appeal and related variances to March 27 after lengthy presentation and traffic questions
Summary
The Board of Appeals continued the de novo appeal of Planning Commission denial for the Riverside Townhomes concept site plan (ZAAP24‑0018) and the related variances to March 27, 2025, after an extended applicant presentation and detailed traffic, buffer and neighbor‑outreach discussion.
The St. Mary's County Board of Appeals continued the de novo appeal of the Planning Commission's Nov. 18, 2024 denial of concept approval for a 42‑unit townhouse project (ZAAP24‑0018, Riverside Townhomes) to March 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., to allow additional time for board questions and for applicant follow‑up on materials and neighbor outreach.
Staff presented that the 4.75‑acre MXM‑zoned site on Three Notch (Md. 235) in Lexington Park is proposed for 42 attached dwelling units (approximately 8.8 units per acre). Staff reported the concept submission met many technical standards in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO) subject to two variances: (1) removal of half of a Type B buffer along the boundary adjacent to Lot 522 and (2) a variance to remove a 75‑foot setback along a specific boundary. Staff noted the project proposes to purchase 19 Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) to meet density rules, meets the 20%…
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