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Planning Commission backs rezoning at 300 Scotty’s Bus Lane for youth center

5562745 · August 11, 2025
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Summary

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the City Council rezone 1.35 acres at 300 Scotty’s Bus Lane from General Commercial to the Institutional Floating Zone to allow an Osherman Family Foundation–led youth center and supporting nonprofit uses.

The Frederick City Planning Commission on Aug. 11 voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council rezone 300 Scotty’s Bus Lane — a 1.35-acre parcel adjacent to McCurdy Field and the Boys & Girls Club — from General Commercial to the Institutional Floating Zone to allow a recreation/social services youth center.

Staff told the commission the building, previously used by Frederick County as warehouse space and accepted by the city as a donation, is already classified on the city’s use table as a “recreation, social services center.” Staff recommended rezoning to the institutional floating zone to reduce nonconforming setbacks, reflect the city’s ownership and encourage…

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