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Commission approves McHenry Business Park lot subdivision contingent on utilities sign-off
Summary
Garrett County planning staff said the commission approved a subdivision of county-owned parcels in McHenry Business Park, granting contingent approval pending public utilities sign-off and an entrance permit.
The Garrett County Planning Commission voted to approve a subdivision of county-owned parcels within the McHenry Business Park, with approval contingent on completion of routine sign-offs from public utilities and an entrance permit.
Planning staff described the property as county-owned land within McHenry Business Park and said the road network (Business Park Drive) is already built, so the subdivision does not require new road bonds or stormwater infrastructure review. Health department review was complete and favorable, but public utilities review remained outstanding at the time of the meeting.
Planning staff said major-subdivision status applies because the lots are potentially commercial. Staff recommended approving the plat contingent on wrapping up remaining items, including a required entrance permit and a final sign-off from public utilities. The commission moved, seconded and approved the recommendation by voice vote. Planning staff said they will hold the plat in the office and not present it for commissioner signatures until public utilities sign off.
The commission noted there was no immediate urgency and that no significant infrastructure work (road or stormwater bond) was required for the lots under review. The decision authorizes staff to complete outstanding administrative items and return the final plat for signatures after all conditions are satisfied.
No dollar amounts or prospective buyers were disclosed during the discussion.
