Prince George's County Board of Appeals approves three security and lot-coverage variances; denies driveway waiver

Prince George's County Board of Appeals members voted 3-0 at their July 23, 2025, virtual hearing to approve three variance/security-exemption requests for properties in Upper Marlboro and Capitol Heights and to deny a separate waiver request for a driveway in Hyattsville.

The board approved a variance for Conn Properties LLC to validate existing lot coverage at 2414 Robert Crane Highway in Upper Marlboro (V20-25); approved variances and a security-exemption review for Miguel A. Ramos and Brandon M. Ramos for a replacement 6-foot fence and related existing-condition variances at 900 Cypress Tree Drive in Capitol Heights (V32-25); and granted a security-exemption review for Travis Hudnell to install fencing and an automated driveway gate at 12304 Putters Court in Upper Marlboro (V35-25). The board denied a request for a waiver of the parking-area location requirement for a proposed driveway at 2405 Lewisdale Drive in Hyattsville (V27-25).

Why it matters: Board of Appeals decisions validate work-as-built or allow security measures that affect permit processing and future building-permit approvals. Approvals typically require filing the board's written order before county permits will be processed; denials leave applicants to seek legislative or other remedies if available.

Conn Properties LLC (V20-25) — approved Edward Gibbs, attorney with Gibbs & Haller, testified that Ahmed Khan (principal of Khan Properties, LLC) purchased two parcels (combined 2.87 acres) at a foreclosure sale and later…