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Planning commission approves three‑lot subdivision at 913 S. Washington St.
Summary
The Havre de Grace Planning Commission unanimously approved site‑plan permit 2026‑206 to subdivide 913 South Washington Street into three single‑family lots after an applicant presentation and public questions about tree preservation, historic compatibility and Chesapeake Bay critical‑area rules.
The Havre de Grace Planning Commission on Nov. 20 approved a site plan (permit 2026‑206) to subdivide 913 South Washington Street into three single‑family lots.
The commission voted unanimously after a presentation by the applicant’s representative, Tory Pierce, who said the plan reconfigures two historic Hopper‑era lots (totaling about 120 by 200 feet) into three lots facing Commerce Street, with rear garages and access off Washington and Strawberry Lane. "The plan is to reconfigure those 2 lots and create 3 lots that will face Commerce Street," Pierce said, adding utilities are available and that the property lies in the Chesapeake Bay critical area and will comply with IDA requirements for stormwater and sediment control.
Commissioners pressed the applicant on neighborhood compatibility and lot sizes. A commissioner asked whether the new lots will match adjacent properties; Pierce said the intent is to create homes "very consistent with what's down on Commerce Street" and noted the team has not yet consulted the city’s historic commission. Staff (Eric Lawrence) confirmed addresses for the new lots will be assigned during later planning steps and are expected to be Commerce Street addresses.
A nearby resident, Clancy Sullivan, asked whether existing trees would be preserved. Pierce said healthy trees are intended to be saved and that house setbacks were adjusted to protect significant trees. "The intent is that some of the trees... are all staying," Pierce said.
After closing the public record, the commission moved to approve the site plan. The roll call produced unanimous "aye" votes from Randy Craig, Harry Miller, Janice Chan, Farhad Shah, Warren Hartenstein, Ed Garono and the chair; the chair announced the case was approved.
The approval authorizes the subdivision and site plan as presented; specific building designs and final addresses will be addressed in subsequent permitting and any required historic‑district or critical‑area reviews.
Action recorded: Motion to approve site plan (permit 2026‑206) — outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).
