The Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to amend the county Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan to extend service to Park Place, a proposed mixed‑use development at the intersection of Maryland Route 235 (Three Notch Road) and Shady Mile Drive.

The action changed the property’s service-area designations (identified in board materials as a 40.96‑acre parcel) from W6/S6 to W3D/S3D, clearing the way for the developer to proceed to development review steps that require connection to public water and sewer. County staff told the board the approval is limited to the water‑and‑sewer designation; the concept site plan remains conceptual and the project must still obtain Planning Commission approval of a major site plan, address any SMECO/right‑of‑way utility easement concerns and complete environmental and permitting reviews.

Commissioners discussed design details raised during the prior public hearing and public comment, including clarification that certain restaurant types (drive‑through fast food) would not be allowed under the proposed zoning, and asked staff to ensure SMECO concerns about rights‑of‑way are addressed during site‑plan review.

The board approved the amendment on a roll call (motion by Commissioner Raley, seconded by Commissioner Manley), and staff will forward the resolution and updated maps to state reviewers and update county service maps.