Cambridge
Upcoming
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation for the approval of the Inspire Cambridge Comprehensive Plan. They will also review a request from Habitat for Humanity Choptank regarding open space and lot lines for a subdivision.
- Vote to recommend approval of the Inspire Cambridge Comprehensive Plan
- Open space waiver and lot line consolidation for the 12-lot Camper Street Subdivision (Habitat for Humanity Choptank, Inc.)
- Request for relief from Minimum Recreation Area and Fee in Lieu requirements
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider four permit applications for changes to historic properties, including a request to replace historic windows with vinyl at 314 Belvedere Avenue. Other items include porch repairs at multiple addresses.
- HPC-26-34: Replace historic windows with vinyl at 314 Belvedere Avenue
- HPC-26-35: In-kind porch decking replacement at 1105 School Street
- HPC-26-37: In-kind porch decking replacement at 209 Choptank Avenue
- HPC-26-39: Porch roofing stabilization at 615 Locust Street
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City Council
The City Council will consider authorizing up to $6.86 million in bonds to rehabilitate the Trenton Street Sewage Pumping Station. They will also hold a public hearing on a ordinance reducing the service requirement for public safety officer property tax credits, and give first reading to an ordinance reinstating senior citizen property tax credits. Several event permits are on the consent agenda, and a resolution to join the Sustainable Maryland Certification program is up for approval.
- Issue up to $4,351,165 and $2,512,235 in bonds for Trenton Street Sewage Pumping Station Rehabilitation
- Public hearing on Ordinance 1273 reducing public safety officer tax credit eligibility from 5 years to less, removing 5-year cap
- First reading of Ordinance 1274 reinstating real property tax credits for senior citizens
- Resolution 26-09 to participate in Sustainable Maryland Certification program
- Consent agenda includes permits for eight community events (e.g., Youth Action Council Summer Kickoff, National Night Out, Glizzy Fest) with road closures and noise variances
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission will consider several applications for historic property repairs and restorations, including door and roof replacements. The body will also receive a status update on a $25,000 Maryland Historical Trust grant for updating design guidelines.
- 1014 Locust Street: Garage siding and roof repair
- 105 Mill Street: Restoration of historic front door
- 720 Glasgow Street: Re-roofing with in-kind material
- 104 Mill Street: Porch decking replacement
- 200 High Street: Portico and fence reconstruction
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will vote on consent items for minor repairs to garages, doors, and porches. They will consider new applications for door replacement at 1005 Locust Street and portico restoration at 200 High Street. A discussion item covers an update on a $25,000 Maryland Heritage Trust grant to revise the city's Design Guidelines.
- $25K MHT grant update for Design Guidelines
- HPC-26-28: Replace non-historic front door at 1005 Locust Street
- HPC-26-31: Restore front portico and fences at 200 High Street
- Consent: Repair garage at 1014 Locust Street, in-kind materials
- Consent: Restore historic front door at 105 Mill Street
City Council
The Cambridge City Council and Dorchester County Council will hold a joint meeting. The primary action is a motion to enter a closed session to discuss a business proposing to locate, expand, or remain in the area and to obtain legal advice. After the closed session, the meeting will return to public session and adjourn. The agenda contains no other substantive public business.
- Closed session to consider a business locating, expanding, or remaining in the city and county