Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SUMMARY Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 7 PM Virtual Meeting via Zoom and broadcasted live on the City Facebook Page Westminster, Maryland 21157 A meeting of the Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission was held virtually via Zoom and broadcasted live on the City Facebook Page, on July 9, 2020, at 7 PM. Chair Ross Albers, Vice-Chair Tom Herb, Commissioner Kevin Beaver, Commissioner Lyndi McNulty, and Commissioner Tiombe Paige were present. City staff members Mark Depo, Andrea Gerhard, Andrew Gray, and Samantha Schlitzer were also present. County Comprehensive Planners Cody Spaid and Price Wagoner were also in attendance. The following members of the public were present: None Chair Albers opened the meeting at 7:00 PM. Chair Albers requested a motion to approve the meeting summary from June 11, 2020. Commissioner McNulty motioned to approve the meeting summary. Commissioner Beaver seconded. The motion passed 5-0. Chair Albers opened New Business Item A – City of Westminster Amendments to the Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan. Mr. Gray introduced Mr. Wagoner to present the information provided in the Commission packet. Mr. Wagoner provided details of the amendments, including changes that had been made since the last update. County staff recommends approval of the chapter, table, and map amendments. County staff recommends that the Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission certify this request as consistent with the City of Westminster 2009 Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Gerhard added that it was a years-long process to complete the triennial update, with the recent water/sewer allocation process being put into place and some projects being abandoned. Staff worked with the Public Works Director and the City Administrator to revise and accurately show development happening within the City. Commissioner Beaver motioned to approve the chapter, table, and map amendments and certify its consistency with the City of Westminster 2009 Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner McNulty seconded the motion; the motion passed 5-0. PZC Meeting Summary of July 9, 2020 Page 1 of 2 Chair Albers opened New Business Item B – Carroll County Liaison Report. Mr. Cody Spaid reported that the County is still in the process of completing its comprehensive rezoning process. The County Planning Commission will continue to review before approval later in the fall. Chair Albers opened Planning Commission and Public Comments. Mr. Gray stated that comments and questions regarding the meeting can be emailed to Planning@westgov.com. Mr. Gray then reminded everyone to complete the 2020 United State Census as soon as possible so that Federal funding could be properly allocated to the community. Commissioner McNulty moved to adjourn. Commissioner Paige seconded. The Commission adjourned at 7:19 PM. PZC Meeting Summary of July 9, 2020 Page 2 of 2