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1. February 24, 2024 - Administrative Adjustment Agenda
Documents:
FEBRUARY 20, 2024 ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT AGENDA.PDF
2. Call To Order
Statement of Authority - Pursuant to Maryland Code Annotated, Land Use Article,
Division 1, Single Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning, Title 4, Zoning, Subtitle 2,
Designation and Adoption, Section 4-205 and the City of Westminster Zoning
Ordinance Section 164-158.1A.(1), “…the Planning Director [Director] is authorized to
grant administrative adjustments from the following requirements contained in this
chapter:
(a) Local height requirements;
(b) Local setback requirements;
(c) Local bulk requirements;
(d) Local parking requirements;
(e) Local loading, dimensional, or area requirements; or
(f) Similar local requirements.
The Director may grant an administrative adjustment in cases where the strict
compliance with the requirements of this chapter would result in practical difficulty or
unreasonable hardship which has not been caused by the applicant.
3. Public Hearings
3.I. CASE NO: 24-01
An application by Jaimie Penrod, the applicant and property owner, requesting
approval of an Administrative Adjustment for 23 N Center Street Westminster,
Maryland 21157 (SDAT# 07‐058489) to Zoning Ordinance Sections 164‐111.C. and
164‐115. to allow a reduction of the number of required parking spaces and a
reduction of the width of the access drive into the site from N Center Street. The
applicant is requesting the administrative adjustments to establish and commence
a real estate office.
Documents:
AA 24-01 STAFF MEMO.PDF
4. Adjournment

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1. February 24, 2024 - Administrative Adjustment Agenda
Documents:
FEBRUARY 20, 2024 ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT AGENDA.PDF
2. Call To Order
Statement of Authority - Pursuant to Maryland Code Annotated, Land Use Article,
Division 1, Single Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning, Title 4, Zoning, Subtitle 2,
Designation and Adoption, Section 4-205 and the City of Westminster Zoning
Ordinance Section 164-158.1A.(1), “…the Planning Director [Director] is authorized to
grant administrative adjustments from the following requirements contained in this
chapter:
(a) Local height requirements;
(b) Local setback requirements;
(c) Local bulk requirements;
(d) Local parking requirements;
(e) Local loading, dimensional, or area requirements; or
(f) Similar local requirements.
The Director may grant an administrative adjustment in cases where the strict
compliance with the requirements of this chapter would result in practical difficulty or
unreasonable hardship which has not been caused by the applicant.
3. Public Hearings
3.I. CASE NO: 24-01
An application by Jaimie Penrod, the applicant and property owner, requesting
approval of an Administrative Adjustment for 23 N Center Street Westminster,
Maryland 21157 (SDAT# 07‐058489) to Zoning Ordinance Sections 164‐111.C. and
164‐115. to allow a reduction of the number of required parking spaces and a
reduction of the width of the access drive into the site from N Center Street. The
applicant is requesting the administrative adjustments to establish and commence
a real estate office.
Documents:
AA 24-01 STAFF MEMO.PDF
4. Adjournment

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ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT HEARING
AGENDA
Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 3 PM
Virtual Meeting:
https://www.youtube.com/@CityofWestminsterMD/streams
www.WestminsterMD.gov
I. Call to Order
Statement of Authority ‐ Pursuant to Maryland Code Annotated, Land Use Article, Division 1, Single
Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning, Title 4, Zoning, Subtitle 2, Designation and Adoption, Section 4‐205 and
the City of Westminster Zoning Ordinance Section 164‐158.1A.(1), “…the Planning Director [Director] is
authorized to grant administrative adjustments from the following requirements contained in this
chapter:
(a) Local height requirements;
(b) Local setback requirements;
(c) Local bulk requirements;
(d) Local parking requirements;
(e) Local loading, dimensional, or area requirements; or
(f) Similar local requirements.
The Director may grant an administrative adjustment in cases where the strict compliance with the
requirements of this chapter would result in practical difficulty or unreasonable hardship which has not
been caused by the applicant.
II. Public Hearings
CASE NO: 24‐01
An application by Jaimie Penrod, the applicant and property owner, requesting approval of an
Administrative Adjustment for 23 N Center Street Westminster, Maryland 21157 (SDAT# 07‐
058489) to Zoning Ordinance Sections 164‐111.C. and 164‐115. to allow a reduction of the
number of required parking spaces and a reduction of the width of the access drive into the site
from N Center Street. The applicant is requesting the administrative adjustments to establish
and commence a real estate office.
III. Adjournment
Posted February 16, 2024

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To: Mark A. Depo, Director of Community Planning and Development
From: Andrea Gerhard, Comprehensive Planner
Hearing Date: February 20, 2024
Subject: Administrative Adjustment Case AA 24‐01 Staff Memo
Re: An application by Jaimie Penrod, the applicant and property owner, requesting
approval of an Administrative Adjustment for 23 N Center Street Westminster,
Maryland 21157 (SDAT# 07‐058489) to Zoning Ordinance Sections 164‐111.C.
and 164‐115. to allow a reduction of the number of required parking spaces and
a reduction of the width of the access drive into the site from N Center Street.
The applicant is requesting the administrative adjustments to establish and
commence a real estate office.
I. BACKGROUND
On February 1, 2024, an application was submitted to the Department of Community
Planning and Development for an administrative adjustment at 23 N Center Street,
Westminster, Maryland 21157 (the “Property”). The Property is zoned “B Business Zone”
and is subject to the City of Westminster Zoning Ordinance (the “Zoning Ordinance”). The
Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) online records indicate
the property is identified as SDAT # 07‐058489 and owned by DBAD, LLC. 171 Willis Street,
Westminster, MD 21157. Jaimie Penrod (the “Applicant”) holds membership interest in
the limited liability company.
The Property contains a 2 ½ story structure which
apparently was previously in use as a law office. City
staff was unable to locate approval of such use in City
records. The use recognized by the Zoning
Administration as the Property existed at the time the
Zoning Ordinance was adopted is a single‐family
detached dwelling. The Applicant is proposing to
construct a 752 square foot addition to the existing
structure and operate a a real estate office at the
Property.

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Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Article VIII, Section 164‐41.A., “offices, professional and
business” use is a permitted uses in the B Business Zone. Zoning Ordinance Section 164‐
3, Definitions and word usage, defines “OFFICE, PROFESSIONAL, BUSINESS‐
NONRESIDENTIAL” as “Offices and/or buildings used for office purposes by recognized
professions, including doctors, dentists, lawyers, accountants, engineers, veterinarians,
or other such similar professions, including medical or dental clinics or veterinary clinics.
The proposed real estate offices are “offices, professional and business.”
II. NOTICE
The property was posted with notice of the pendency of the application and the adjoining
property owners were notified of the application by first class mail as to the date, time,
and place of the Administrative Adjustment Case AA 24‐01 hearing. These notices were
provided to meet the notification requirements set forth in the Section IV of the
Administrative Adjustment Procedures, as contained in Resolution No. R‐03‐9. On
February 16, 2024, a copy of the agenda was posted on the City’s website.
III. AUTHORIZATION
Pursuant to Maryland Code Annotated, Land Use Article, Division 1, Single Jurisdiction
Planning and Zoning, Title 4, Zoning, Subtitle 2, Designation and Adoption, § 4‐205 and
Section 164‐158.1 A. (1), of the City Zoning Ordinance,“…the Planning Director is
authorized to grant administrative adjustments from the following requirements
contained in this chapter:”
(a) Local height requirements;
(b) Local setback requirements;
(c) Local bulk requirements;
(d) Local parking requirements;
(e) Local loading, dimensional, or area requirements; or
(f) Similar local requirements.
IV. PROCESS
On July 14, 2003, the Mayor and Common Council adopted Resolution R‐03‐9 that
contains Administrative Adjustment Procedures (Section 164‐158.1 B.). Under section
three D. of the procedures, “an applicant should understand that an administrative
adjustment is an exception to the general requirements imposed under Chapter 164 and
that its obtention is not a matter of right. An applicant bears the burden of persuasion
and proof to justify the granting of an administrative adjustment”. Under section five of
the procedures, the Director may consider the factors set forth in Section 164‐161.A.(3),
originally related to the BZA variance requests. The Director shall not grant an
administrative adjustment if to do so would violate the spirit and intent of the
requirements or cause or would be likely to cause substantial injury to the public health,

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safety and general welfare.
V. PROPOSAL
Simplified Site Plan SS‐23‐09, 23 N Center, has reached the final stages of review prior to
approval. However, there are issues with meeting the parking space and access drive
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The Applicant is seeking an Administrative
Adjustment to these requirements. The applicant has submitted the required Water and
Sewer Allocation Application WSA‐23‐60 for the real estate office use at the Property.
Parking Spaces
The Applicant is proposing a 752 square foot addition to the already existing 2,682 square
foot structure for a total square footage of 3,434. Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section
164‐211 (c), “offices: business, professional, or financial” require “1 [parking space] per
250 square feet of floor area or 2 [parking spaces] per office, whichever is greater.”
Therefore the 3,434 square feet of office space requires 14 parking spaces (3,434 sf @ 1
parking space per 250 sf of office space). The property is within the downtown parking
area and would receive a 25% reduction in the number of required parking spaces, leaving
10 parking spaces required. SS‐23‐09 depicts 6 parking spaces provided on‐site, requiring
a reduction of 4 parking spaces.
Access Drive
During the review for SS‐23‐09, it was realized that the existing 11‐foot driveway
providing legal and sole access to the Property from N Center Street is too narrow to meet
the 20’ access drive standards for two‐way traffic. There is a means of access to the rear
of the property over the adjacent property, 25 N Center Street, owned by Trustee First
Church of God to Winters Street. However, the Applicant would need to secure an access
easement for the adjacent property owner.
The applicant is asking for an administrative adjustment to keep this access point the
entrance into the site. It is the applicant’s argument that the driveway is an existing
condition and cannot be widened because it is located between the existing building and
the property line.
In evaluating the requested Administrative Adjustment, the Director may consider the
factors set forth in Section 164‐161A.(3), as follows:
1. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the
Property in question or to the intended use of the Property that do not apply
generally to other properties or classes of uses in the same zone;
This property is located within the Westminster Historic District, the structure was
built in 1870, the property has operated as a commercial use in the past without
providing any additional parking on‐site or the required 20’ access driveway. In

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addition, the property is historic and does not meet today’s standards for setbacks,
parking, and access.
The location and size of the existing structure and the size of the property, 7392
square feet in area, make it difficult to provide needed parking for allowed uses at
the Property, such as the requested office use and other allowed uses in the B
Business Zone. Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 164‐2 C., “The purpose of the
business zones is to provide a range of retail uses and services and commercial
activities.” The location and size of the existing structure and the size of the property
makes it impossible to widen the existing 11 foot access driveway within the limits
of the Property and a stone wall constructed along Winters Street makes it
impossible to provide another means of access to the Property.
Unlike a standard office use, the Applicant contends that due to the real estate
office operations, there will be limited foot traffic and a sporadic number of
employees in the office at any given time. The applicant feels that the existing 6
parking spaces are enough to fill the need of a real estate office use.
2. Such variance [administrative adjustment] is necessary for the preservation and
enjoyment of substantial Property rights possessed by other properties in the same
zone and in the same vicinity; and
Many properties in the historic district experience the same limitations (developed
property, older existing structures, operated uses in the past without providing
additional on‐site parking) when it comes to providing on‐site parking facilities or
meeting today’s requirements for setbacks or parking standards.
3. The authorizing of such variance [administrative adjustment] will not be of
substantial detriment to adjacent properties and will not materially impair the
purpose of this chapter or the public interest.
There will be no detriment to adjacent properties due to this Administrative
Adjustment.
VI. FINDINGS OF FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Staff recommends that the Director consider the following as findings of fact and
conclusions of law:
 The property is in the Westminster Historic District and the primary structure at the
property was built in 1870.

 It is not unusual for properties in the Historic Downtown to provide required on‐site
parking spaces, requiring a request to reduce the number of parking spaces and other

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parking standards.
 Due to the real estate office operations, there will be limited foot traffic and a sporadic
number of employees in the office at any given time.
 The authorizing of the administrative adjustments will not be of substantial detriment
to adjacent properties and will not materially impair the purpose of this chapter or
the public interest.
VII. DECISION
Under section five of the procedures, “subsequent to the conduct of a hearing, the
Director shall decide the issue(s) raised by the application. The decision shall be in
writing and provide a brief explanation of the law and facts which support it. In
evaluating the application, the Director may consider the factors set forth in Section
164‐161 A(3 ). In making a decision, the Director may grant the administrative
adjustment in cases where the strict compliance with Chapter 164 would result in
practical difficulty or unreasonable hardship which has not been caused by the applicant.
The Director shall not grant an administrative adjustment if to do so would
violate the spirit and intent of the requirements or cause or would be likely to
cause substantial injury to the public health, safety and general welfare.
VIII. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Administrative Adjustment, per § 164‐158.1
of the City Code.
IX. ATTACHMENTS
1. Site Location Aerial Map
2. Administrative Adjustment Application
3. Simplified Site Plan SS‐23‐09

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Site Location Aerial Map

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 42692D5E-9C77-455F-828F-9E7AB72865E2
Zoning Application Number: ____________
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In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 164-Zoning of the Westminster
City Code, application is made for administrative adjustment to the Director
of Planning and Public Works as follows:
Jaimie Penrod 301-525-5651
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171 Willis St. Westminster, MD 21157
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23 N Center Street, Wes tminster MD 21157
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The applicant requests the following adjustment(s) as marked:
(cid:133) Local Height Requirements (cid:133) Local Setback Requirements (cid:133) Local Bulk Requirements
(cid:133)4 Local Parking Requirements (cid:133) Local Loading Requirements (cid:133) Local Area Requirements
(cid:133)4 Local Dimensional Requirements
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parking requirements. The flexible, hybrid nature of the office does not require a large number
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
of daily parking.
2/1/2024 | 9:51 CST
__________________________________________ ____________________
Signature of Applicant Date
Continued on Page Two →

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 42692D5E-9C77-455F-828F-9E7AB72865E2
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PAGE 2 CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND
Jaimie Penrod
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(Including adjacent property owners on opposite side of streets or roads)
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20 N Center St) 22 N Court St)
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________________________________ ________________________________
I understand that the above information is required for the processing of my
case and I hereby certify the list of contiguous property owners and their
addresses:
2/1/2024 | 9:51 CST
_____________________________________ ____________________
Signature of Applicant Date
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Date Filed: ____/____/_______
Case Number Assigned: #________________ Application Fee Received: _________________
Date of Hearing: ____/_____/_______ Decision: _______________________________
Newspaper Advertisement: _________________ Date Decision Rendered: _____/_____/_____
Property Posted: _________________
Zoning Certificate Number: #_______________

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ARCHITECT
TWOPOINT STUDIO, LLC
1616 SHAKESPEARE STREET
BALTIMORE, MD 21231
TEL: 410.952.2435
STRUCTURAL
ADAMS ENGINEERING, LLC
9360 B ESPLANADE CT.
OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117
TEL: 410.615.3758
EXISTING MECH / ELEC / PLUMBING
PLANTING
NW2 ENGINEERS
KOUSA 819 LIGHT ST.
DOGWOOD
2 2 BALTIMORE, MD 21230
NANDINA TEL: 443.990.0008
GOLD THREAD
CYPRESS CONSULTANT
DWARF GLOBE
EXISTING 3" SANITARY
BLUE SPRUCE
INTO BUILDING
PROFESSIONAL SEAL
EXISTING
PLANTING
RHODODENDRON
SPEC.
DWARF GLOBE
BLUE SPRUCE
EXISTING 3/4" WATER
SERVICE INTO BUIDING NANDINA
BLUE HOLLY
RUSSIAN
CYPRESS
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:
I CERTIFY THAT THESE DOCUMENTS WERE PREPARED
OR APPROVED BY ME, AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED
ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND
3 3 LICENSE NUMBER: 8625
WINTERS ALLEY EXPIRATION DATE: 06/19/2025
no. date revision
Project Number
2252
Issue Date
01/30/2024
Scale
1/8" = 1'-0"
SIMPLE SITE PLAN
COVER SHEET
SS00
Project Status
4 4
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SIMPLIFIED SITE PLAN
SS-23-09
23 N CENTER ST
VICINITY MAP
OVERALL EXISTING SITE PLAN
SITE
GENERAL NOTES
1. The construction shown on these plans shall be in accordance with the current standards and
specifications for the City of Westminster. This work is subject to inspection and acceptance
by the City of Westminster.
2. The contractor shall have a current copy of the City of Westminster "Standard Specifications
for Construction of Public Utility Systems, Roads and Storm Drains" available to him at all times
during his operations.
3. The contractor shall notify the City of Westminster “Department of Public Works” at
410-848-2592 at least 5 days in advance of starting construction and shall no interrupt existing
water or sewer service without first obtaining permission from the “Department.”
4. The contractor shall notify his Engineer when proposing Field Adjustments to the Type, Size,
or Location of the installations specifically shown on the plan. The contractor shall obtain final
approval from the City Inspector prior to commencing work on all field changes.
5. The contractor shall provide a Certified Soils Compaction Technician on site al all times during
filling and back filling operations to continuously monitor soil compaction. Test results shall be
provided to the City Inspector upon request.
6. The contractor shall contact “Miss Utility” at 1-800-257-7777 in advance of his construction
operations. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all utility owners have existing
lines in the area are properly notified.
7. The locations of existing utility lines shown in these plans is approximate only, and the
contractor must verify the locations to his own satisfaction. The contractor shall take the
necessary precautions to protect against damage to existing lines, and shall be solely
responsible for the cost of repairs incurred by his operations.
8. The Construction Layout Datums used herein are:
HORIZONTAL: - Maryland State Grid System
VERTICAL: - U.S.G.S. Datum
9. Failure to mention specifically any work which would naturally be required to complete the
project shall not relieve the contractor of his responsibility to perform such work.
CITY OF WESTMINSTER APPROVAL BLOCK OWNER OWNER / DEVELOPER CERTIFICATION
156 W. MAIN STREET City of Westminster, Director of Community Planning and Development 23 N. Center Street I/We hereby certify that all proposed work shown on these construction drawing(s) has been reviewed by me/us and
that I/We fully understand what is necessary to accomplish this work and that the work will be conducted in strict
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157 Tax Map 0107, Grid 0002, Parcel 1116
accordance with these plans. I/We also understand that any changes to these plans will require an amended plan to
APPROVED: DATE: be reviewed and approved by the City of Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission before nay change in the
work is made.
Owner: Rachel K Price, Keller Williams
City of Westminster, Director of Public Works
Realty Partners
NAMES(S) (PRINTED) DATE
APPROVED: DATE:
(SIGNED) DATE

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ADA ENTRY RAMP
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ARCHITECT
TWOPOINT STUDIO, LLC
1616 SHAKESPEARE STREET
BALTIMORE, MD 21231
TEL: 410.952.2435
STRUCTURAL
ADAMS ENGINEERING, LLC
9360 B ESPLANADE CT.
OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117
TEL: 410.615.3758
MECH / ELEC / PLUMBING
NW2 ENGINEERS
819 LIGHT ST.
2 2 BALTIMORE, MD 21230
TEL: 443.990.0008
CONSULTANT
PROFESSIONAL SEAL
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:
I CERTIFY THAT THESE DOCUMENTS WERE PREPARED
OR APPROVED BY ME, AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED
ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND
3 3 LICENSE NUMBER: 8625
EXPIRATION DATE: 06/19/2025
no. date revision
Project Number
2252
Issue Date
01/30/2024
Scale
1/8" = 1'-0"
SIMPLE SITE PLAN
SS01
Project Status
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PROPOSED SITE PLAN
1. Existing Use: Law Office The current parking lot is accessed from the driveway off of N. Center Street Per the Landscape Manual, Section VI "Modifications to Standards" Item 3:
2. Proposed Use: Realtors Office and exited through the exit provided at the adjacent parking lot onto Winters "If an increase of less than 40% of an existing residential, commercial, business, or industrial
Alley, as noted on the plan. This was a pre-existing condition of the site and floor area or parking area is proposed, only that portion of the site affected shall be required to
Off-Street Parking Required: 9 used by the previous tenant. If this condition is no longer allowed, the following conform to the standards contained in this manual."
Off-Street Parking Spaces provided: 6 is proposed:
The proposed addition of 752 sf represents only 28% of the 2,682 sf floor area (including the
Additional spaces to be provided by Benefit Assesment or Future Parking The existing access drive into the parking is 11'-1" wide. The width is restricted existing third level) of the existing building. Therefore, a modification to exempt the north portion
Agreement with neighboring parking lot. An Administrative Adjustment will be due to setback existing building footprint from the property line and cannot be of the parking lot not affected by the addition from the 10' landscaping buffer and standards is
requested to modify the required number of spaces based on specialty modified. The site conditions present a hardship in widening this to the require requested. In addition, the buffer further restricts the limited parking area and presents a hardship
occupancy and usage of the building. 24'-0" and a further hardship is presented if the current exit through the in meeting minimum parking requirements.
adjacent site's parking lot is no longer allowed.
Per Zoning Ordinance Section 164-111: The site is restricted by a continuous stone retaining wall which supports the grade along Winters
1 space per 250 sf of Office A request for modification shall be submitted to make this condition exempt Alley, elevated from the existing parking lot which provides a barrier between car headlights in the
2,682 Total SF of occupiable Office / 250 sf = 11 spaces from the zoning ordinance requiring a two-way entry drive into the parking lot. parking lot onto Winters Alley. A modification is requested to consider the retaining wall as an
or 2 spaces per Office Safety measures and signage are noted on the site plan, including but not acceptable buffer in lieu of a landscaped buffer.
Number of Offices: 6 = 12 spaces limited to a proposed painted "STOP" and "SLOW" bar at the ends of the access
driveway, pole signage with a 2-way traffic warning and the same "STOP" and Existing landscaping is provided at the prominent front facade of the building facing North Center
25% reduction "SLOW" warnings. Street within the front setback.
12 x .25 = 3 parking space reduction
Total spaces required = 9 spaces
Compact Parking = 30% of required parking
Up to 5 compact parking spaces
This site is eligible for 25% reduction in minimum required spaces in Downtown
Parking Area per Section 164-111 Item D. Up to 30% of parking spaces can be
Compact Spaces at minimum size of 8'x16' per Section 164-115 Item F.
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DEIFILPMIS
90-32-SS
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ZONING INFORMATION PARKING COUNT PARKING ENTRY MODIFICATION LANDSCAPING MODIFICATION
Pursuant to Zoning Ordiance Section 164
Zoning District B "Business Zone"
Current Use Business - Lawyer's Offices
Proposed Use Business - Real Estate Agency Offices
Height Maximum 3 stories or the height of an adjacent structure
Existing building and new addition do NOT exceed 3 stories
Area/FAR Maximum FAR of 2.0
Site Area = 7,392 sf
Total Building Area = 3,632 sf (incl. unoccupiable attic)
Does not exceed FAR of 2.0
7 1/30/24 SITE PLAN - PARKING
Setbacks Front: 30 feet or equal to setbacks of immediately adjacent buildings COUNT REVISION
Front setback is an existing condition and is less than or equal to 6 1/12/24 SITE PLAN REVISION
setback at 25 N Center Street
Side: where the side line is along an alley or public right-of-way, 10 feet
or equal to the setbacks of immediately adjacent buildings.
Side setback of addition is 11'-0" from adjacent property line.
CITY OF WESTMINSTER APPROVAL BLOCK OWNER OWNER / DEVELOPER CERTIFICATION
156 W. MAIN STREET City of Westminster, Director of Community Planning and Development 23 N. Center Street I/We hereby certify that all proposed work shown on these construction drawing(s) has been reviewed by me/us and
that I/We fully understand what is necessary to accomplish this work and that the work will be conducted in strict
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157 Tax Map 0107, Grid 0002, Parcel 1116
accordance with these plans. I/We also understand that any changes to these plans will require an amended plan to
APPROVED: DATE: be reviewed and approved by the City of Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission before any change in the
work is made.
Owner: Rachel K Price, Keller Williams
City of Westminster, Director of Public Works
Realty Partners
NAMES(S) (PRINTED) DATE
APPROVED: DATE:
(SIGNED) DATE