MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING

August 14, 2003          

         A meeting of the Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission was held at 28 John Street on the evening of August 14, 2003, at 7:00 p.m.  Members Palmer, Beaver and Chairman Wiskeman; Manager of Planning and Development Siders; City Attorney Walsh; County Planner Graf; and members of the public were present.

         On motion of Mrs. Palmer, seconded by Mr. Beaver, the minutes of June 12, 2003 were approved as presented.

         Chairman Wiskeman opened the public hearing on Annexation No. 52 – Arnold Property.  Mr. Siders summarized the proposed annexation of 8.1796 acres at the end Chase Street, adjacent to King Park.  Mr. Siders stated the applicant is proposing the construction of fifteen (15) single-family homes and the zoning of the property is R-10,000 in the County.  If adopted it would be zoned R-10,000 “Residential” in the City.  Mr. Clark Shaeffer and Mr. Pete Podolak, representatives of the applicant outlined the planned development.  Mrs. Palmer asked about the proposed access points.  Mr. Podolak outlined an extension of Chase Street as well as a proposed cul-de-sac that would serve eight lots.  Chairman Wiskeman closed the public record at 7:17 p.m.  On motion of Mr. Beaver, seconded by Mrs. Palmer, the Commission forwarded Annexation No. 52 – Arnold Property to The Mayor and Common Council for its consideration with a favorable recommendation. 

         The Chairman closed the public meeting at 7:20 p.m. to obtain legal advice.  The Chairman resumed the public meeting at 7:25 p.m.

         Mr. Siders outlined the Amendment to the Carroll County Master Plan for Water and Sewerage.  Chairman Wiskeman recused himself from the discussion.  Mr. Siders indicated that the proposed amendment would reclassify 3.912 acres located on Old New Windsor Road known as Michael’s Ridge from the S-7 “7 to 10” year category to S-3 “0 to 6” year category.  Mr. Siders stated that the applicant proposes the construction of four (4) single-family homes that would be connected to public sewer but would be served by individual wells.  On motion of Mrs. Palmer, seconded by Mr. Beaver, the Amendment to the Carroll County Master Plan for Water and Sewerage was certified to be consistent with the Master Plan. 

         Mr. Siders presented the site plan for the New Academic Building at McDaniel College.  Mrs. Palmer recused herself from the discussion.  Mr. Siders stated that the proposed 54,600 square foot building would be used for classroom space for the Science Department.  The proposed building will be constructed on open space next to the Hoover Library.  Parking for the college is provided on site and the existing tennis courts would be closed to provide additional parking.  The tennis courts will be replaced on campus.  On motion of Mr. Beaver, seconded by Chairman Wiskeman, the site plan for the New Academic Building at McDaniel College was approved as presented.      

         Mr. Siders presented the site plan for Lot 3 of the Carroll County Air Business Center.  Mr. Siders stated that the project proposes the construction of 27,560 square feet of Industrially Zoned space.  The site is located at the end of Business Parkway South.  The plans outline the construction of thirty parking spaces.  The property owner has executed a lease with a tenant that would use a majority of the new space.  On motion of Mrs. Palmer, seconded by Chairman Wiskeman, the site plan for Lot 3 of the Carroll County Air Business Center was conditionally approved, subject to agency review.

          Mr. Siders presented the site plan for Shelter Systems.  Mr. Siders outlined the proposed construction of 9,600 square feet of office space and 120,000 square feet for manufacturing space.  Mr. Siders stated that Shelter System would employ approximately 160 persons.  On motion of Mrs. Palmer, seconded by Mr. Beaver, the site plan for Shelter System was conditionally approved, subject to agency review. 

         Chairman Wiskeman stated that he would attend the Fall Meeting of the Maryland Citizen Planners Association.   

         The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

                                                                          Respectfully submitted,

SHAWN SIDERS

                                                                                Acting Secretary