City of Taneytown, MD Article III Concept Site Plan

§ 181-9 Conditions and approval.

The Commission, subject to the following conditions, may approve a concept site plan in any district.

A. The property, which is proposed to be developed, shall be posted by the owner or developer with a notice not less than 22 inches by 28 inches at least 14 days prior to the presentation of the concept plan and shall remain posted for a period of 30 days so that the public is made aware of the possible use of the property. The posting shall include the name of the project, the owner and developer names and addresses, surveyor and engineer names and addresses and the date for the proposed presentation to the Planning Commission. Notice shall be given to each adjoining property owner in accordance with regulations established by the City.

B. The developer will present the concept site plan at a Commission meeting. If the Commission accepts the plan, the developer will submit to the Zoning Administrator the appropriate number of plans to be transmitted to the review agencies. The Zoning Administrator will complete a study for the Commission to be submitted at the next Commission meeting, or a time specified by the Commission. This study will be an overview of the relation of the proposed concept plan to the surrounding area, certification that the proposed concept would comply with the current zoning, and may include any information the Zoning Administrator believes should be provided to enable the Commission to make an informed decision. The Commission shall review the study and may vote on the approval of the proposed concept plan at its next meeting.

C. The concept site plan shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Code of the City of Taneytown and all other applicable state and county codes and provisions. The Commission may require more stringent design provisions if it is demonstrated that they are necessary to promote the public health, safety or welfare or to promote good site plan design. In addition, the Commission shall review and approve a concept site plan based on the following criteria:

(1) The Commission shall consider whether the proposed use will add to or create an inadequacy to any street, street section, or intersection.

(2) The Commission shall consider whether the proposed use will add to or create an inadequacy of any public school expected to service the proposed development.

(3) The Commission shall consider whether the proposed use will add to or create an inadequacy in fire protection, police protection, emergency services, recreation facilities, water facilities and/or sewerage facilities.

(4) The Commission shall consider whether the proposed use conforms to the City of Taneytown and Environs Comprehensive Plan and the Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan.

(5) The Commission shall consider whether the proposed use violates the provisions of any enforceable deed restrictions or covenants attached to the property.

D. The Commission shall require that public comments be heard prior to a Commission vote on approval of a concept site plan and that all persons present at the meeting be allowed to address the Commission.