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Planning commission schedules July 15 work session for comprehensive plan; staff introduces intern
Summary
Staff announced a July 15 work session on the comprehensive plan (likely covering land-use and water-resources chapters), introduced new intern Maddie Smith from Salisbury University, and said development-review projects such as an antique store in Royal Oak are likely to be scheduled for the regular August 5 meeting if cleared by the technical advisory committee.
At the July 1 meeting staff announced a July 15 work session for the Talbot County Planning Commission to continue work on the comprehensive plan; staff said the land use and water resources chapters were the most likely to be ready for review.
A staff member said consultants are compiling chapter drafts and that the planning staff received an initial land-use draft and returned substantial comments; staff expects a more developed draft for the commission and plans to invite relevant public-works staff to attend discussions on water-resources issues.
Staff introduced Maddie Smith, an intern from Salisbury University participating through the university's urban and regional development planning program; staff described the internship as an opportunity to expose the student to planning, code compliance and building-permit work across county departments.
A commissioner asked about an application for an antique store in Royal Oak; staff explained the technical advisory committee will review the application and, if ready, the planning commission will likely schedule the item for the August 5 meeting. Staff encouraged interested residents to follow agendas posted online or contact the office for clarification.
