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Council introduces annexation resolution for 10 Sullivan Road to allow Sheetz site

Mayor and Common Council of Westminster · February 9, 2026

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Summary

The Westminster mayor and common council introduced Resolution 2603 to begin annexing about 2.9443 acres at 10 Sullivan Road for a Sheetz convenience store and gas pumps; the introduction passed by voice vote and starts the formal annexation process, not final approval.

The Westminster mayor and common council on a voice vote introduced Resolution 2603, beginning the annexation process for roughly 2.9443 acres at 10 Sullivan Road (tax account 07-04808) so a petitioner can develop a Sheetz convenience store and gas pumps.

Planning staff said the property, proposed by Patame LLC, lies outside the current city limits but inside the city's water and sewer service area and is eligible for annexation under Maryland law. Staff reported the annexation area consists of two parcels and adjoining right-of-way, and the petitioner requests rezoning from Carroll County’s C-2 (commercial medium intensity) to the city’s B (business) zone to accommodate a convenience store and fuel pumps. Planning staff also said the annexation agreement approved previously by the county allows the owner to obtain about 1,332 gallons of additional water per day for the development and requires compliance with the city’s development and landscape manuals.

"At this time, staff recommends that the mayor and common council introduce Resolution 2603 for Annexation 72, allowing the annexation process to begin," Planning Department staff said. Councilmember Hoff moved to introduce the resolution and the motion was seconded; the council responded "aye" and the resolution was introduced. The introduction is a procedural step that starts the annexation and related review; it is not a final vote to annex or rezone the property.

The staff report identified the petitioner as Patame LLC and said city staff has reviewed site plans for development elements, signage and compliance with city regulations. The record notes the petitioner is constructing a Sheetz convenience store and fuel pumps at the site; staff recommendation to introduce the resolution was made to allow the formal annexation process to proceed.

Next steps described by staff include whatever statutory notices, hearings and administrative steps are required by state law and the city's ordinances before the council may take a final annexation or rezoning vote. The council did not take any final zoning or annexation vote at the meeting; no roll-call vote tally was recorded in the meeting minutes for the introduction other than the voice "ayes."