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Planning Commission finds two water and sewer reclassifications consistent with municipal plans
Summary
The Frederick County Planning Commission on Jan. 21 approved findings of consistency for two Water and Sewerage Plan amendments — WS-25-20 (Vista Pointe LLC) and WS-25-21 (Standard Development Partners) — correcting a mapping error and reclassifying parcels to permit development; both motions passed 6-0-0-1.
The Frederick County Planning Commission on Jan. 21 voted to find two Water and Sewerage Plan amendments consistent with applicable municipal comprehensive plans, clearing the way for reclassification of public water and sewer service for two properties.
Principal Planner Andrew Stine told the Commission that WS-25-20 (Vista Pointe LLC) corrects a minor mapping error affecting about 185.2 acres across several parcels; staff said the land is not occupied by a structure and is likely not served, so the amendment adjusts the classification to W-3/Dev, S-3/Dev to reflect actual conditions. Bruce Dell, Planning Director for the City of Brunswick, concurred with staff and said responses from the surrounding community were "primarily support, some opposition." Dell also said the developers agreed to provide stormwater management measures that exceed State requirements.
Ms. Barb Nicklas moved a finding of consistency with the City of Brunswick Comprehensive Plan; Mr. Joel Rensberger seconded. The motion passed, 6-0-0-1 (Commissioners Mark Long, Barb Nicklas, Elizabeth Pasierb, Tim Davis, Sam Tressler III and Joel Rensberger voted Aye; Craig Hicks was absent).
On WS-25-21 (Standard Development Partners / Becker Building Company), staff said the request would reclassify 8.1 acres of an 11.54-acre parcel from W-5/Dev, S-5/Dev to W-3/Dev, S-3/Dev. Applicant representatives (Bruce Dean of McCurdy, Dean and Graditor and Chris Smariga of Harris, Smariga & Associates) described project amenities, including a planned pedestrian bridge. No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition at the meeting.
Ms. Nicklas moved to find WS-25-21 consistent with the City of Frederick Comprehensive Plan; Mr. Rensberger seconded. That motion also passed 6-0-0-1.
Both findings are advisory determinations of consistency with municipal comprehensive plans under the County Water and Sewerage Plan process; any implementation or permitting steps remain subject to subsequent approvals and conditions imposed by the relevant jurisdictions.
Actions recorded: WS-25-20 — motion for finding of consistency moved by Barb Nicklas, seconded by Joel Rensberger; outcome: approved 6-0-0-1. WS-25-21 — motion for finding of consistency moved by Barb Nicklas, seconded by Joel Rensberger; outcome: approved 6-0-0-1.
The Planning Commission’s approvals do not by themselves authorize construction or changes to utilities; applicants must pursue any required permits and satisfy applicable stormwater and site-specific requirements.
