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Developers seek commission support for 15-unit infill at 1606 Old Virginia Road; county road, stormwater and parking concerns remain
Summary
A developer team asked the Pocomoke City Planning Commission for support to redevelop 1606 Old Virginia Road into a 15-unit apartment site (0.584 acres) and requested a PRD overlay; commissioners expressed general support but flagged county driveway approval, stormwater control, sidewalks and parking as outstanding issues.
Developers representing Miles and Maine Property Group presented a concept master plan to the Pocomoke City Planning Commission seeking a zoning map amendment from B-2 General Business to PRD overlay for Parcel 1606 Old Virginia Road, a 0.584-acre infill site where they propose 15 apartments.
The project team described the site as close to the high school and Market Street and said the proposed density is essential for project viability. The concept shows 15 units with 27 parking spaces; county road staff and planning staff raised concerns that 27 spaces yield fewer than two spaces per unit and may not provide adequate visitor parking.
Why it matters: The commission may recommend the PRD overlay and a developer may proceed to final design only after resolving stormwater, driveway/traffic and utility capacity issues. County approval of the driveway design for Old Virginia Road is a gating item because that road is under Worcester County jurisdiction.
Key discussion points: - County road comments: Kevin…
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