The St. Mary's County Planning Commission approved the preliminary plan for Lighthouse Commons Phase 2, a 25‑lot major subdivision located in the Piney Point Town Center, on April 10, 2010.

Staff told the commission the development is consistent with the comprehensive plan and applicable zoning standards and that the proposed density is compatible with the residential low density intensely developed overlay zone. "For the record, my name is David Berry, Department of Land Use and Growth Management," staff said in presenting the item and then walked through the seven findings the commission must make under section 30.5.5 of the subdivision ordinance.

The commission's approval follows staff analysis that the proposal meets public‑facilities and annual growth policy limits and that a single entrance is acceptable for this phase. Berry said section 30.5.5.b allows development of up to 75 lots before a second entrance is required and that, with approval of Phase 2, 51 lots overall would use the single access. He also noted that the county agencies would assure compliance for drainage, erosion control and any wetland disturbance.

Commissioner Miss Grevins moved to approve the preliminary plan; the motion was recorded as "motion by Mr. Evans, second by Mr. Chase" in the meeting minutes and the chair called for a voice vote. The vote was recorded as in favor and the motion carried.

Background: staff noted prior approvals connected to the overall three‑phase subdivision, including concept site plan approval in 2004 and prior recording of Phase 1 on April 1, 2008. The presentation and the director's report were provided to commissioners before the vote.

The commission did not place additional conditions beyond those required by the subdivision ordinance and directed that applicable agency reviews (TEC, DNR, MDE) proceed before final approvals or construction.