Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING SUMMARY Thursday, August 27, 2020, at 6 PM Virtual Meeting via Zoom 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 August 27, 2020, at 6 PM. Chair Ross Albers, Commissioner Lyndi McNulty, and Councilmember Ben Yingling were present. City staff members Mark Depo and Andrew Gray were also present. The following members of the public were present: None. Chair Albers requested a motion to approve the meeting summary from August 13, 2020. Councilmember Yingling motioned to approve the meeting summary. Commissioner McNulty seconded. The motion passed 3-0. Chair Albers opened New Business Item A – Ordinance No. 926 – To replace references to the “Parks Board” in the City Zoning Ordinance with references to the “Director of Recreation and Parks”. Mr. Depo provided background information and staff recommendation that the Commission review and provide a recommendation to the Mayor and Common Council regarding proposed Ordinance No. 926. Commissioner McNulty made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward a positive recommendation that the Mayor and Common Council approve Ordinance No. 926. Chair Albers seconded the motion. The motion passed 2-0. Councilmember Yingling abstained from voting due to the Ordinance going before the Mayor and Common Council for approval. Mr. Gray stated that Carroll County staff will bring the draft Planning Annual Report for review during the September meeting. Ms. Schlitzer stated that comments and questions regarding the meeting can be emailed to Planning@westgov.com. Councilmember Yingling moved to adjourn. Commissioner McNulty seconded. The Commission adjourned at 7:08 PM. PZC Meeting Summary of August 27, 2020 Page 1 of 1