Hearing Examiner/Zoning Board Case - ZB1132M (Columbia Concepts, LLC) continued

Howard County Zoning Board (hearing) · March 18, 2026

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Oath and testimony: Todd Zimmerman (resident)

Public CommentPresentation

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Resident Todd Zimmerman sworn and testified in opposition to the proposal's density and scale, saying the plan increases residential units from an earlier 315 to 505 and that 455 of the 505 would be rentals (about 200 for seniors), leaving only 50 owner‑units (townhomes). He urged more homeownership options (condominiums), smaller building heights (two proposed 7‑story buildings), and better evaluation of impacts on traffic, schools, public safety and environment. He asked whether he could submit written comments after the hearing.

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March 18 Howard County zoning hearing on a proposed Long Reach Village Center redevelopment by Columbia Concepts. Residents and the village board raised concerns about density (505 units), two 7‑story buildings, parking adequacy, phasing/timeline and impacts on traffic and nearby community uses; county planning staff explained regulatory steps and that parking ratios will be settled at later site plan stages.

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