The August 19, 2024, meeting of the Saint Mary’s County Planning Commission was particularly focused on the approval process for the Bay Ridge Estates townhouse development, located on Bay Ridge Road in Great Mills, Maryland. Below is an overview of the key points and discussions from the meeting. Bay Ridge Estates Townhouse Development The main agenda item was the public hearing for the Bay Ridge Estates development, which proposes 60 townhouse units. Shawn Ley from the Department of Land Use and Growth Management presented the concept site plan, highlighting that: The development falls within a Residential High-Density (RH) zoning district, making it suitable for the proposed use. The site is located within the Lexington Park Development District, a designated growth area in the county’s Comprehensive Plan. The project must comply with county regulations, including those concerning landscaping, buffer yards, off-street parking, and resource protection. Traffic and Infrastructure Concerns One of the major topics of discussion was the potential traffic impact on Route 5 and Bay Ridge Road, especially during peak hours. The development is expected to generate 33 trips per hour during peak evening hours, which is below the county’s threshold for requiring a traffic study (50 trips per hour). […]
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