Developer seeks rezoning of West Marlton parcel; neighbors oppose over traffic, schools and environment

Lake Marlton Land Holdings LLC asked the Prince George's County Hearing Examiner on Nov. 5, 2025, to rezone the LCD portion of Parcel 102 in Marlton to RMF‑12, arguing a change in neighborhood character (and, alternatively, a mapping "mistake") makes commercial development unviable and residential zoning more appropriate.

The applicant's attorney, Arthur Horn of Shipton Horn, said the application seeks only a zoning map amendment and not approval of any specific site plan. "We are here simply for the rezoning application portion," Horn said. Developer Patrick Ricker, who identified himself as a managing member of Lake Marlton Land Holdings LLC, said the parcel totals roughly 29.3 acres across Parcels 101–103 and that about 18 acres of Parcel 102 are currently zoned LCD and proposed to be rezoned to RMF‑12. Ricker described two years of community outreach, the preparation of a conceptual site plan and an illustrative drone video of the site submitted as Exhibit 39.

Park and planning staff's technical…