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Planning Commission backs cannabis growing special-exception and hears dispensary concept; BOA hearing set Oct. 29
Summary
Planning Commission recommended that Floriat, LLC pursue a special exception with the Board of Appeals for a cannabis growing facility and heard a concept plan for a cannabis pain-management dispensary with farmers market and food trucks; the BOA hearing is scheduled for Oct. 29 at 6:00 p.m. Planning staff will check whether temporary markets and food trucks are permitted in the 'I' zoning district.
At the Oct. 9 meeting Planning Commission member Pete Robertson presented a concept plan for a cannabis pain-management dispensary to be sited on his Del Rhodes property. Robertson said the current building on the parcel would continue to be used for sheet-metal fabrication and a new building would house the dispensary; he also said he does not yet hold a cannabis license. Commissioners and planning staff noted farmers markets and food trucks may be temporary uses and may not be permitted in the property's "I" zone; staff will confirm applicable ordinance language.
Separately, Floriat, LLC is seeking a recommendation to pursue a special exception with the Board of Appeals to operate a cannabis growing facility on the Dudley property off Cherry Lane. The Planning Commission gave a favorable recommendation; the Board of Appeals hearing is scheduled for Oct. 29 at 6:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission also discussed other development inquiries including Lindsay Dixon/Lacrosse's interest in building an office on the Dey lot and whether apartments would be permitted on a second floor; staff will review zoning to determine if a change to the original plan is required. Planning members raised whether the Town might be interested in purchasing the former Getty station property and agreed staff could approach the owner to gauge interest before formal action.
Finally, the commission noted MD House Bill 538, effective January 2025, will require municipalities to permit manufactured homes wherever detached single-family homes are permitted; Planning will prepare an amendment to the Town Zoning Ordinance for consideration in November.
