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Work group weighs consolidating preliminary plan and detailed site plan into single application
Summary
Members of the Streamlining Development Review Work Group debated a proposal to consolidate preliminary plan (prelim) and detailed site plan (DSP) submissions into a single application, with proponents citing overlapping requirements and opponents warning it could reduce opportunities for public review.
Members of the Prince George's County Streamlining Development Review Work Group spent significant time debating a recommendation to consolidate preliminary plan and detailed site plan submissions into one application. Matt Tedesco, who helped frame the proposal, said the county's new ordinance and subdivision regulations have overlapping requirements, and consolidating could reduce duplicative elements: "so what we were saying is to consolidate a preliminary plan and detailed site plan into 1 application." The moderator clarified the group was discussing the idea for consideration, not voting on a formal recommendation.
Opponents urged caution. Mister Smith said collapsing steps risks eliminating important public-review windows and pointed to case law that previously separated subdivision and planning processes: "that case ... dealt with the prior zoning ordinance and prior subdivision regulations." He asked for more detail on how consolidation would be implemented and how code changes would preserve notice and review. The group agreed the idea merits further drafting and legal review before any formal recommendation is advanced to the Council.
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