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Region 9 plan, rezoning proposals draw split public reaction; council holds votes for more review
Summary
Public hearings on the Region 9 General Development Plan and comprehensive zoning (Bills 325 and 425) featured competing neighborhood and property-owner views on marina zoning and a proposed commercial rezoning of a Galesville firehouse; the council moved to hold votes until Feb. 18.
The Anne Arundel County Council opened joint public hearings Feb. 3 on Bill 325 (Region 9 General Development Plan) and Bill 425 (comprehensive zoning for Region 9) and received substantial oral and written testimony about proposed rezoning across the Mayo Peninsula and South River watersheds. After extended testimony the council voted to hold final votes until Feb. 18 to allow additional review.
The proposals affect communities including Mayo Peninsula, Galesville, West River, Shadyside, Churchton, Tracy’s Landing and parts of Edgewater and Friendship. Office of Planning and Zoning staff presented the package and answered questions; Christina Pompa said OPZ had provided a prior work-session presentation and was ready to respond to questions.
Several community groups and residents opposed specific rezoning recommendations. The West River Improvement Association…
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