Planning and Zoning Commission Work Session Agenda August 5, 2026
1. Call to Order/Welcome
2. Establishment of Quorum
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Review and Approval of Agenda
5. Taneytown Comprehensive Plan Update – 60 Day Review (Decision) – Staff will review the Town’s Comprehensive Plan for Planning and Zoning Commission comments to convey. Contact: Ethan Strickler at estrickler@carrollcountymd.gov or 410-386-5145. (15 minutes)
Public Comment for Item #5
6. Deferral Code Changes - Self-Service Storage Facilities (Introduction) – Staff will provide an overview of the recommendations from Michael Baker, Consultants, related to Self-Service Storage Facilities, which have been the subject of a deferral in the Freedom area. Contact: Daphne Daly at ddaly@carrollcountymd.gov or 410-386-5145. (45 minutes)
Public Comment for Item #6
7. Freedom Small Area Plan Amendment (Introduction) – DRS Consultants will lead a discussion with the Planning and Zoning Commission related to a possible amendment to the Freedom Community Comprehensive Plan to study the land use designations in the commercial core (generally MD 26 and MD 32) and a possible overlay zoning district to implement the plan’s recommendations to enhance a “sense of place.” Contact: Tiffany Fossett at tfossett@carrollcountymd.gov or 410-386-2137. (45 minutes)
Public Comment for Item #7
8. General Public Comment
9. Adjournment
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