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Commissioners defer action on Dunston Road transfer after legal and community concerns
Summary
Staff asked the board to accept an interjurisdictional road transfer of Dunston Drive from Prince George's County to Charles County; commissioners raised questions about grandfathered land-use rights, water/sewer impacts and developer history. The motion lacked a second and staff was directed to return with maps and legal advice.
Sarah Guy, chief of property acquisition (speaker 14), briefed the board on a proposed transfer of Dunston Drive (also referred to as Gabriel Drive/Saint Dunston Drive/Brian's Road) from Prince George's County to Charles County. Guy said the road is geographically entirely in Charles County but remains on Prince George's County's record of ownership; the current developer has purchased only the Charles County portion and plans to construct road and utility work there.
Commissioners questioned whether approving the transfer would inadvertently "unlock" development on the Prince George's side because of grandfathered zoning privileges and asked about the status of water and sewer utilities on both sides of the county line. Guy and staff noted the developer had undertaken grading permits and that planning commissioners had granted a one-year subdivision extension; she said that additional coordination with Prince George's County and further legal review would be required before the county should accept or assume maintenance responsibilities.
A motion to accept the road transfer was placed on the floor but, as recorded in the transcript, received no second and therefore did not proceed. Commissioners directed staff to bring the matter back after consultation with the county attorney and with planning staff, including maps showing sewer/water service and the scope of existing development and any legal implications of accepting the road transfer.
