Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SUMMARY Thursday, November 12, 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 November 12, 2020, at 7 PM. Chair Ross Albers, Commissioner Kevin Beaver, Commissioner Lyndi McNulty, Commissioner Tiombe Paige, and Councilmember Benjamin Yingling were present. City staff members Mark Depo and Andrew Gray were also present. County Comprehensive Planner Cody Spaid was also in attendance. The following members of the public were present: Peter Stone and Marty Hackett. Chair Albers opened the meeting at 7:00 PM. Chair Albers requested a motion to approve the meeting summary from October 8, 2020. Commissioner McNulty motioned to approve the meeting summary. Commissioner Paige seconded. The motion passed 4-0. Chair Albers opened New Business Item A – Site Plan (S-17-0038) Starbucks Westminster ADA Sidewalk Addition. Mr. Gray presented background information on the item, including the staff recommendation that the Commission consider approval of the proposed site plan, subject to the conditions outlined in the staff memo. Councilmember Yingling moved to approve Site Plan S-17-0038 based on the staff report and subject to the conditions of approval provided. Commissioner McNulty seconded the motion. The motion passed 4- 0. Chair Albers opened New Business Item B – Upwards Adjustment of Eight Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units for Stonegate. Mr. Gray provided background information on the item, stating staff recommends that the Commission increase the number of allowable building permits for the Stonegate development by 20% (8 single-family detached dwelling units) for calendar year 2020, pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 164-199 F. Councilmember Yingling moved to approve the upwards adjustment of eight single-family detached dwelling units for Stonegate. Commissioner McNulty seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0. PZC Meeting Summary of November 12, 2020 Page 1 of 2 Chair Albers opened New Business Item C – Carroll County Liaison Report. Mr. Spaid reported that the Master Plan implementation of the Comprehensive Rezoning process is still underway. Chair Albers opened Planning Commission and Public Comments. Chair Albers moved to adjourn the meeting. The Commission adjourned at 7:10 PM. PZC Meeting Summary of November 12, 2020 Page 2 of 2