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Hearing examiner weighs variances to formalize long‑standing auto sales and repair site on Route 1
Summary
Howard County Hearing Examiner Catherine Taylor heard Feb. 11 testimony on MLWL LLC’s request for multiple variances to regularize existing buildings, parking and setbacks at a 0.39‑acre property at Cedar Avenue and Route 1; the petitioner offered to remove some paving and add landscaping and the record was closed for decision.
Howard County Zoning Hearing Examiner Catherine Taylor on Feb. 11 heard testimony on a petition by MLWL LLC seeking variances to formalize long‑standing auto repair and limited auto sales uses at a 0.39‑acre property at the corner of Cedar Avenue and Route 1.
The variances requested would accommodate existing buildings and paving that predate current zoning and would modify setback and parking requirements: a negative 0.43‑foot variance for the structure nearest Cedar Avenue, a 5.17‑foot variance for a storage building along Route 1, a request for a zero setback for parking from the ultimate right of way where 10 feet is required, and a reduction of a 30‑foot setback to 18.71 feet along the property’s western edge adjacent to a residential lot (Lot C). The petitioner said it will remove some impervious paving and replace it with landscaping and provide 10 parking spaces.
Why it matters: the requested variances would formally recognize existing site conditions…
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