Aspire Ewing Farm development draws mixed public comment; commissioners ask for school-impact data, take no action

Commissioners of Queen Anne's County heard public comments on proposals for the Ewing Farm property in Grasonville, including an application by Kaye of Canadian Homes (the “Aspire Ewing Farm” proposal) that would build up to 290 homes, and a separate proposal for townhomes on Main Street in Chester requiring a 20,500-gallons-per-day allocation.

The discussion featured statements from project representatives and local residents about sewer and water availability, compliance with the county comprehensive plan, and concerns about schools and traffic. No motion to approve either map amendment was made; commissioners asked county staff to collect further information on the potential impact to the school system before the projects return for consideration.

Why it matters: The Ewing Farm property is inside the county’s designated growth area. A decision affects future residential capacity, school enrollment and local infrastructure planning.

What presenters and residents said

Mitchell Andrew, the family representative for the Ewing Farm, said the parcel is a long-established growth-area site and described the proposal as “smart growth,” noting the project footprint, proximity to an elementary school and road access on three…