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Planning commission approves conceptual 'Gas and Go' at Weis Markets site in Lusby
Summary
The commission approved CSPR 143181, a conceptual site plan for a Weis Markets 'Gas and Go' in Lusby, including a filling station with three pump islands and a proposed 3,000-square-foot retail building; commissioners pressed the applicant on stormwater responsibility and ownership questions.
The Calvert County Planning Commission voted Sept. 18 to approve the conceptual site plan CSPR 143181 for a Weis Markets "Gas and Go" in the Lusby Town Center.
"The proposed development includes an automotive filling station, including 3 pump islands and a 3,000‑square‑foot one‑story retail building," principal planner Christine Fenimore said while presenting the concept plan. Fenimore told the commission the 8.12‑acre parcel lies in the village commercial subarea of the Lusby Town Center, that the technical evaluation group accepted the concept in June 2024, and that the Department of Public Works approved the traffic impact analysis in August 2024.
Commissioners pressed the applicant on stormwater and ownership. Alex Rorvia, who identified himself as a representative of Weis Markets, said, "My name is Alex Rorvia. I'm with Weis Markets in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. And, no, sir. We... are tenants." Commissioners asked whether the property owner had been notified about reported stormwater issues; the applicant deferred to DPW. Project engineer Dan Kelsham said a prior stormwater easement and a repair and maintenance agreement exist and that DPW would contact the shopping center owner to address issues: "If Department of Public Works is on point, has been notified that there's an issue, I can guarantee that they'll be in contact with the overall shopping center owner to get it rectified."
The commission also discussed how the current proposal differs from an unbuilt earlier approval for roughly 14,000 square feet of retail: the current plan is infill redevelopment that reduces the unbuilt retail footprint to the proposed 3,000 square feet and installs the gas station. Staff noted existing parking (326 spaces) exceeds required parking (254) even after the proposed removal of 41 spaces, meaning the development maintains more spaces than required.
After questions, a commissioner moved to approve the conceptual site plan with the staff‑recommended conditions, a second was recorded, and the motion passed with the commission voting 'Aye.'
