Leonardtown planning update: Meadows phases moving forward; Tractor Supply and water‑tower work continue

Planning Director Mike Veil told the Leonardtown Town Council that multiple development projects are advancing. He said Meadows section activity includes townhouses in phase 2 (several sold), grading permits for a community building and one apartment building in phase 3, and a submission for Meadows section 2, phase 4 consisting of 12 single‑family dwelling units for town review.

Veil said the developer has submitted a building permit for a monument sign and that work on the water tower and pump station continues. During the town administrator’s report the council later noted the water tower’s logo is installed and the tower rise may occur around mid‑September.

Council members asked about a proposed Tractor Supply store; Veil said the site is the former PennEast location and that the applicant still needs several planning approvals before moving to a final concept review.

Town staff also reported that Tutor Hall Farm has completed environmental and traffic studies and expects to submit plans in September, though engineers have delayed submittal. In addition the town solicited bids for three stormwater management projects: Academy Hills stormwater improvements, work on Camelliere Drive, and a small facility in the Central Tree area near Northwell Street; bids are due at the end of the month.

Community development staff said building permits increased last month and described the progress as encouraging for local permit activity. The council received these planning updates as informational; no land‑use decisions were taken at the meeting.