Easton public meetings in 2025

Easton Staff Development Review

The Easton Town Council will discuss a sketch Planned Unit Development (PUD) application for a residential project at Dove Lane and Calvert Street. The review involves a proposal by Rauch Engineering Inc. on behalf of Osprey Property Company II LLC.

• Sketch PUD review for residential units at Dove Lane and Calvert Street
• Stormwater management facilities and facility improvements proposed
• Location: Parcels 885-905 & 907-928, Tax Map 0103, Grid 00EA
• Zoning District: R-10A
• Applicant: Rauch Engineering Inc. on behalf of Osprey Property Company II LLC

Historic District Commission

The Easton Historic District Commission will consider an amendment to a previously approved window replacement project and a request to install a shed at a church.

• Amendment to window design at 7 Brookletts Avenue
• Shed installation request at 517 E. Dover Street
• Approval of December 8, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Easton Planning Commission will review a request from Easton Crossing, LLC for a comprehensive landscape plan for its mixed‑use development at 505 Brookletts Avenue. The agenda also includes a review of the December 9, 2025 public hearing outcome for the Comprehensive Plan Update. A previously submitted extension request for Shoregate of Cannery Commercial LLC was withdrawn. Procedural items include approval of the draft decision summary from the November 20, 2025 meeting.

• Consider approval of comprehensive landscape plan for Easton Crossing, LLC (505 Brookletts Avenue, parcels 1823, 1826, 1833) in BC district with PR Overlay
• Review outcome of December 9, 2025 public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Update
• Withdrawal of extension request for Shoregate of Cannery Commercial LLC (503 North Street and 108 N. East Street)
• Approve draft decision summary from November 20, 2025 meeting
• Call to order and approval of minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider two zoning applications. One is a special exception by Investment Property Preservation, LLC to operate an automotive repair garage at 8342 Ocean Gateway in the Commercial General (CG) district. The other is a variance by Kenia Cecilia Itzep Bernal, on behalf of Maria Elena Itzep Bernal, to build a 72‑inch fence on a corner lot at 16 Sycamore Avenue, exceeding the current height limits for front‑yard fences and visibility‑triangle structures. The meeting also includes approval of the draft decision summary from the October 21, 2025 meeting and an oath to testify.

• Approval of the Draft Decision Summary from the October 21, 2025 meeting
• Special Exception request for an automotive repair garage at 8342 Ocean Gateway (CG district)
• Variance request to construct a 72" tall fence at 16 Sycamore Avenue (R‑10A district)
• Oath to testify
• Adjournment

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will approve minutes from December 2, discuss 2026 planning from a recent workshop, and review renovation applications. They will move into closed session to review individual finances for two applicants. The commission will also discuss a home purchase assistance program for 125 Locust Lane and receive updates on several developments, including Gannon's Range (23 lots, $69,000), Elliott Road Apartments, Chapel Farms, and Calvert Street senior living.

• Move to closed session to review individual finances for Joshua-Otis and DeLaurentis-Bonnie & Aly
• Update on Gannon's Range: 23 lots, $69,000
• Home Purchase Assistance Program for 125 Locust Lane
• Updates on Elliott Road Apartments, Chapel Farms, and Calvert Street senior living
• Housing Task Force Workshop with Council on 12/15/2025 and 2026 planning

Town Council

The council will hold a workshop on the Attainable Task Force Report, then conduct a public hearing on parking code revisions (adding Talbot Lane to Residential Parking District 1, revising parking provisions, and adjusting parking fees). They will also vote on annexing a 36.52-acre parcel on Ocean Gateway and rezoning it Industrial, and hear an update from Shore Regional Health. Invoices totaling $733,809.18 will be reviewed.

• Workshop on Attainable Task Force Report
• Public hearing and legislation on Ord. 847 (adding Talbot Lane to Parking District 1), Ord. 848 (revising parking code), and Res. 6215 (revising parking fees)
• Resolution 6216 to annex 36.52 acres on Ocean Gateway / US Route 50, adjacent to East Kennedy, Regan, and Nixon Drives
• Ord. 849 to rezone the annexed parcel to Industrial (I) district
• Presentation by University of Maryland Shore Regional Health on local healthcare updates

Tree Board

The Easton Tree Board will meet to discuss public works updates including plantings at Goldsborough RR Station, Health Department/Rails to Trails, and the East End Stormwater Project. They will also discuss fall plantings for FY2026 along South Aurora and Idlewild sidewalks, along with the landowner notification process. Other topics include the Roger Celebration, future board members, location needs for spring and fall 2026, map updates, and tree health concerns such as beech disease.

• Goldsborough RR Station area plantings (Talbot Co. Garden Club)
• Health Department/Rails to Trails - Easton Utilities
• East End Stormwater Project
• Fall plantings for FY2026: South Aurora - Idlewild along new sidewalk
• Beech Disease Concerns

General

The Planning Commission will present the Town of Easton's 2025 Draft Comprehensive Plan. Commissioners will review comments submitted by the Maryland Department of Planning and Talbot County Planning & Zoning. The public will be invited to give oral and written comments, after which the commission will deliberate and decide on next steps.

• Presentation of the 2025 Draft Comprehensive Plan
• Review of Maryland Department of Planning comments
• Review of Talbot County Planning & Zoning comments
• Public oral and written comment period
• Commission deliberation and disposition

General

The Town Council will hold a workshop to receive a presentation and discuss the East End Small Area Plan Final Report. No other business is scheduled. The meeting may partially move into closed session.

• Presentation and discussion of the East End Small Area Plan Final Report

The joint meeting presented the final East End Small Area Plan and identified next steps, including sharing the report, exploring temporary improvements to Triangle Green, and scheduling public hearings to adopt the plan. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; actions are planned for future meetings.

Historic District Commission

The Easton Historic District Commission will consider three applications for exterior work at contributing properties, including a demolition request for a garage on Dover Street and roof replacements on Harrison Street.

• Demolition of historic garage at 210 E. Dover Street
• Exterior signage installation at 111 E. Dover Street
• In-kind rear deck replacement at 308 S. Harrison Street
• Roof replacement at 111 E. Dover Street
• Approval of November 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The Historic District Commission voted unanimously to approve three applications: demolition of an outbuilding and construction of a new trash enclosure at 210 E. Dover Street; installation of four new signs for For All Seasons, Inc. at 111 E. Dover Street after amending the hanging‑sign material; and replacement of composite decking on a rear porch at 308 S. Harrison Street. The commission also granted administrative approval for roof replacements for Marasun LLC at 111 E. Dover Street. All votes were recorded as 5‑0‑0‑2 with two members absent.

• Approved demolition of outbuilding and construction of new trash enclosure at 210 E. Dover St (5-0-0-2)
• Approved amended signage application for For All Seasons, Inc. at 111 E. Dover St (5-0-0-2)
• Approved composite decking replacement on rear porch at 308 S. Harrison St (5-0-0-2)
• Granted administrative approval for asphalt shingle roof and flat roof membrane replacement for Marasun LLC at 111 E. Dover St (5-0-0-2)

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will hold a closed‑session review of the Affordable Housing Fund finances. It will meet with Public Works about the Home Purchase Assistance Program for the property at 125 Locust Lane. The commission will receive updates on Gannons' Range, Elliott Road Apartments, and Chapel Farms. A new business item notes a Housing Task Force workshop with Council scheduled for December 15, 2025.

• Closed‑session review of Affordable Housing Fund finances (Renovation Program)
• Home Purchase Assistance Program meeting for 125 Locust Lane with Public Works
• Housing Task Force workshop with Council on 12/15/2025 (Fox Chase Estates draft memo)
• Update on Gannons' Range project
• Updates on Elliott Road Apartments and Chapel Farms projects

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a workshop on a parking plan and fee schedule, followed by public hearings and votes on ordinances to add Talbot Lane to Residential Parking District 1 and revise parking provisions. A resolution to update various town fees will also be considered. Other items include a proclamation for the Festival of Trees 40th Anniversary and a presentation from the Talbot Family Network.

• Workshop on Parking Plan and Fee Schedule
• Ord. 847: Add Talbot Lane from South Street to Talbot Street to Residential Parking District 1
• Ord. 848: Revise parking provisions in the Town of Easton Code
• Res. 6215: Revise license, application, permit, inspection, certificate and other fees
• Proclamation for Festival of Trees 40th Anniversary

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the Attainable Housing Task Force Workshop and the November 17, 2025 council meeting. It also unanimously reappointed Gary Molchan to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Michael Ports to the Planning and Zoning Commission. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Attainable Housing Task Force Workshop minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2025 council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Gary Molchan to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Reappointed Michael Ports to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)

Easton Staff Development Review

The Easton Town Council will first address the rescheduling of the December 24, 2025 Staff Development Review meeting. It will then consider a commercial special exception request to allow an automotive repair garage at 8342 Ocean Gateway in the CG zoning district. Finally, the council will discuss a sketch Planned Unit Development (PUD) for residential units and related stormwater facilities at Dove Lane and Calvert Street in the R-10A district.

• Rescheduling of the December 24, 2025 Easton Staff Development Review meeting
• Commercial special exception request for an automotive repair garage at 8342 Ocean Gateway (Zoning CG)
• Sketch PUD review for residential units with stormwater management at Dove Lane and Calvert Street (Zoning R-10A)
• Application 2025-1602 submitted by Investment Property Preservation, LLC
• Application 2025-1605 submitted by Rauch Engineering Inc. for Osprey Property Company II LLC

Park Advisory Board

The Park Advisory Board meeting includes approval of minutes, updates from staff, and member reports. The agenda contains no specific decisions or public hearings.

• Agenda consists of routine procedural items only.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review multiple applications, including a proposed demolition and new addition at 107 Brookletts Avenue, a sign at 31 E. Dover Street, and an amendment to prior exterior alterations at 4 N. Washington Street. Administrative approvals for HVAC installations are also on the agenda.

• Amendment to previously approved exterior alterations at 4 N. Washington Street (applicant: 4 North LLC).
• Installation of a 27" x 14" PVC sign for MacLeod Law Group at 31 E. Dover Street.
• Replacement of front porch decking at 408A Goldsborough Street (Victoria Walk Condominiums).
• Demolition of existing pool house and construction of new addition at 107 Brookletts Avenue (James Carr).
• HVAC installations at 211 Davis Avenue and 303 Goldsborough Street (administrative approvals).

The Historic District Commission approved several applications, including an amended façade plan for 4 N. Washington St, a wall sign at 31 E. Dover St, and the demolition and reconstruction of a pool house at 107 Brookletts Ave. It also tabled a porch alteration request for 408A Goldsborough St and granted administrative HVAC approvals for 211 Davis Ave and 303 Goldsborough St. The agenda and decision summary reviews were each approved.

• Approved agenda summary (4-0-0-3)
• Approved amended application for 4 N. Washington St (4-0-2-1)
• Approved wall sign at 31 E. Dover St (6-0-0-1)
• Tabled porch alteration for 408A Goldsborough St (4-0-0-3)
• Approved demolition/reconstruction of pool house at 107 Brookletts Ave (4-0-1-2)
• Approved administrative HVAC mini‑split for 211 Davis Ave (no vote recorded)
• Approved administrative HVAC mini‑split for 303 Goldsborough St (no vote recorded)
• Approved decision summary review (4-0-0-3)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a petition to annex 34.167 acres at East Kennedy Street, Nixon Drive, and Reagan Drive and change its zoning from Limited Industrial to Industrial. The commission will also discuss potential revisions to zoning and subdivision text amendments for pre‑application community meetings. Earlier agenda items include approval of the October 16 meeting minutes.

• Petition to annex 34.167 acres (Tax Map 0025, Grid 0012, Parcels 0052 & 0145) and rezone from Limited Industrial (LI) to Industrial (I)
• Discussion of potential revisions to zoning and subdivision text amendments for pre‑application community meetings
• Approval of draft decision summary and minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting

The commission approved corrections to the October 16, 2025 Decision Summary unanimously (5‑0). It then unanimously (5‑0) forwarded a favorable recommendation to the Town Council that the annexation request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and also unanimously (5‑0) forwarded a favorable recommendation for assigning Industrial (I) zoning to the property. Finally, the commission voted 3‑2 to forward a negative recommendation for the annexation, citing insufficient land‑use detail and traffic‑impact concerns.

• Approved October 16, 2025 Decision Summary corrections (5-0)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation to Town Council that annexation aligns with Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation to Town Council for Industrial (I) zoning assignment (5-0)
• Forwarded negative recommendation to Town Council for annexation, citing land‑use and traffic concerns (3-2)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a workshop on the Attainable Task Force Report, which includes recommendations for affordable housing strategies. Following the workshop, the regular meeting will cover approval of minutes, the Parks and Recreation Annual Plan, the 2026 Annual Plan, and review of invoices totaling $2,759,073.41 from October 1–29, 2025. Public participation and committee reports are also scheduled.

• Workshop on Attainable Task Force Report and affordable housing strategies
• Review of invoices from 10/01/25–10/29/25 totaling $2,759,073.41
• Parks and Recreation Annual Plan for 2026
• Approval of meeting summaries from November 3 (comprehensive zoning and subdivision amendments, and council meeting)
• Municipal official items and reports by town manager and attorney

The council voted to approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 Comprehensive Zoning and Subdivision Amendments Review Workshop and the November 3, 2025 council meeting, with a unanimous vote. Council members also discussed recent community events, the Parks & Recreation annual plan, and upcoming workshops and public hearings. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will decide on an amendment to a previously approved garage site plan at 318 Goldsborough Street, which received a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals. New business includes in-kind siding replacement at 32 S. Higgins Street, a rear addition and exterior alterations at 33 S. West Street (Face to Faith Ministries), and a 2-story addition at 117 South Street. One application (porch decking replacement at 408A Goldsborough Street) has been withdrawn.

• Amendment to approved site plan for a 28'x24' garage at 318 Goldsborough Street (Application 2025-1502)
• In-kind vinyl siding replacement at 32 S. Higgins Street (Application 2025-1594)
• Construction of 14' rear addition, brick steps, egress ramp, and new entryway at 33 S. West Street for Face to Faith Ministries (Application 2025-1597)
• Construction of 2-story, 128 sq ft rear addition at 117 South Street (Application 2025-1598)

The Historic District Commission voted unanimously (6-0-0-1) to approve the meeting agenda and the October 27, 2025 decision summary. It conditionally approved an amended two‑story garage application at 318 Goldsborough Street, pending staff review of HVAC placement and garage door and lighting specifications. The commission also approved a vinyl‑siding replacement at 32 S. Higgins Street, a rear addition for Face to Faith Ministries at 33 S. West Street with specific equipment and lighting conditions, and a rear addition for Chesapeake Green Building at 117 South Street. All approvals recorded a 6‑for, 0‑against, 0‑abstain vote, with one commissioner absent.

• Approved agenda summary (6-0-0-1)
• Approved amended garage application (conditional) (6-0-0-1)
• Approved vinyl siding replacement at 32 S. Higgins St (6-0-0-1)
• Approved rear addition for Face to Faith Ministries with conditions (6-0-0-1)
• Approved rear addition for Chesapeake Green Building (6-0-0-1)
• Approved October 27, 2025 decision summary (6-0-0-1)

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will review the Home Purchase Assistance Program for a property at 125 Locust Lane and meet with Public Works about it. A closed‑session will be held to update the Affordable Housing Fund and review individual finances. The commission will also receive updates on the Fox Chase Farms discussion, the Housing Task Force draft report, and several older projects such as Gannons Range and Elliott Road Apartments.

• Discussion of Home Purchase Assistance Program for 125 Locust Lane
• Closed‑session update on Affordable Housing Fund finances
• Review of Fox Chase Farms discussion and Housing Task Force draft report
• Updates on annexed property Rt 50, Gannons Range, Elliott Road Apartments, Chapel Farms

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 845, which proposes adding a school zone for St. Peter and Paul High School and implementing tiered speed‑monitoring fines per Maryland House Bill 182. The Council will also consider awarding the contract to re‑roof the town's Railroad Station. Additional agenda items include routine minutes approvals and reports from the Fire Board and Economic Development Corporation.

• Public hearing on Ord. 845 to amend school zones and speed‑monitoring fines
• Approval to award bid for re‑roofing of the Town's Railroad Station
• Approval of minutes from the 10/20/25 meeting
• Fire Board report
• Easton Economic Development Corporation quarterly report

The Easton Town Council approved the minutes from the October meetings by unanimous vote. It awarded a $65,060 contract to Town and Country Roofing, Inc. for the railroad station re‑roofing, with a $40,000 matching grant from the Maryland Historical Trust. The council also passed Ordinance 845, creating a school zone and tiered speed‑monitoring fines for St. Peter & Paul High School, with no public comments recorded.

• Approved October 20 and October 23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded $65,060 railroad station re‑roofing contract to Town and Country Roofing, Inc. (unanimous)
• Accepted $40,000 Maryland Historical Trust matching grant for re‑roofing (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 845 establishing school zone and speed‑monitoring fines (unanimous)
• Recorded no public comment on Ordinance 845 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 p.m. (unanimous)

Park Advisory Board

The Easton Park Advisory Board will convene to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss updates with town officials. The public can watch the meeting live or access archived materials online.

• Approval of minutes
• Updates from Mayor, Town Engineer, and Parks Director
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will discuss a draft Complete Streets study with the Town Engineering Department. The body will also review several applications for exterior alterations to contributing and non-contributing historic properties.

• Review of draft Complete Streets study recommendations
• Request to replace slate roof with synthetic slate at 11 N. Washington Street (Talbot County Courthouse)
• Request to replace slate roof with synthetic slate at 20 N. West Street (State's Attorney's Office)
• Request for exterior alterations including a garage and siding at 303 Goldsborough Street
• Request for a 70 square foot polymer vinyl banner at 106 South Street (Academy Art Museum)

The agenda for the October 27 meeting was approved unanimously (6‑0‑0‑1). The commission approved the Hallmark Dixon Construction application for major exterior alterations at 303 Goldsborough Street (6‑0‑0‑1). It also approved three Bluepoint Hospitality Group applications for window replacements, step reconstruction, and fence installation (5‑0‑1‑1, 5‑0‑1‑1, 6‑0‑0‑1). The December 8 Historic District Commission meeting was rescheduled to 6:30 p.m. at the Easton Town Office.

• Agenda approved (6-0-0-1)
• Hallmark Dixon Construction application approved (6-0-0-1)
• Bluepoint Hospitality Group window replacement application approved (5-0-1-1)
• Bluepoint Hospitality Group rear‑step reconstruction approved (5-0-1-1)
• Bluepoint Hospitality Group fence installation approved (6-0-0-1)
• December 8 Historic District Commission meeting rescheduled to 6:30 p.m. at Easton Town Office

Town Council

The October 23, 2025 Town Council meeting reviewed several upcoming projects, including Woodland Park development, Rails‑to‑Trails expansion, Easton Point Park, and critical street upgrades. Council members and state delegates exchanged information and identified funding needs, but no motions were voted on or adopted. The session concluded without any official approvals, denials, or tabling of proposals.

Easton Staff Development Review

The Easton Staff Development Review is discussing two items: a sketch site plan review for a proposed Wendy's fast-food restaurant at 8305 Ocean Gateway, and a request to annex 34.167 acres on Route 50 and East Kennedy Street with a zoning change from LI to I. The body may make a formal recommendation to the Town Council on the annexation and zoning.

• Sketch site plan review for redevelopment of 8305 Ocean Gateway into a Wendy's fast-food establishment
• Annexation of 34.167 acres on Route 50 and East Kennedy Street from current county zoning LI to requested town zoning I
• Formal recommendation to Town Council on annexation and zoning classification

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on three applications. A special exception request seeks approval for short-term housing at 8542 Dyott Court in an R-10A zone. Two variance requests involve setback requirements: one for a garage parking setback at 318 Goldsborough Street and another for front and side yard setbacks at 12 N. Park Street. The board will also approve minutes from its September 16 meeting.

• Special exception for short-term housing at 8542 Dyott Court (SE-1563)
• Variance from 3-foot parking setback at 318 Goldsborough Street (V-1522)
• Variance from 15-foot front and 8-foot side yard setbacks at 12 N. Park Street (V-1564)
• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes

The board unanimously approved the September 16, 2025 decision summary. It granted a special exception for 8542 Dyott Court to operate a short‑term rental, requiring a rental license within 90 days. The board also approved variances for 318 Goldsborough Street and 12 N. Park Street as submitted. All votes were 3‑0 in favor.

• Approved September 16, 2025 decision summary (3‑0)
• Approved special exception for 8542 Dyott Court, subject to rental‑license condition (3‑0)
• Approved variance for 318 Goldsborough Street (3‑0)
• Approved variance for 12 N. Park Street (3‑0)

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will discuss the Purchase Program, focusing on home purchase assistance for properties at 125 Locust Lane and 305 South Street. The meeting also includes a discussion of the Fox Chase Farms draft report from the Housing Task Force and an update on the Affordable Housing Fund in closed session. Old business items such as the annexed Rt 50 property and updates on Gannon's Range, Elliott Road Apartments, and Chapel Farms will also be reviewed.

• Purchase Program: assistance for homes at 125 Locust Lane and 305 South Street
• Fox Chase Farms discussion – Housing Task Force draft report on affordability and rental
• Renovation Program – closed‑session review of Affordable Housing Fund finances
• Old Business: update on annexed Rt 50 property and Gannon's Range, Elliott Road Apartments, Chapel Farms

Town Council

The Easton Town Council will discuss several items, including a public hearing on Ordinance 846 to move certain capital fund expenditures into fiscal year 2026. Council members will also consider Ordinance 845, which amends school zone boundaries for St. Peter and Paul High School and updates speed‑monitoring fines. Additional agenda items include a Complete Streets workshop, an appointment to the Housing Commission, and a review of September invoices totaling $1,996,697.10.

• Complete Streets Workshop at 4:30 PM
• Appointment of Susie Hayward to the Housing Commission of Talbot
• Public hearing on Ord. 846 to carry forward capital fund expenditures into FY 2026
• Ord. 845 to establish a school zone for St. Peter and Paul High School and implement tiered speed‑monitoring fines
• Review of September 2025 invoices totaling $1,996,697.10

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 846, allowing certain capital fund items to be carried into fiscal year 2026. It also approved $1,996,697.10 in September invoices, appointed Susie Hayward to the Talbot County Housing Commission, and authorized the Easton Holiday Parade public assembly event. All approvals were passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved Ord. 846 to carry forward capital fund expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved September invoices totaling $1,996,697.10 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Susie Hayward to the Talbot County Housing Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Easton Holiday Parade public assembly event (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the October 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved town’s storm drain upgrade progress (reported, no vote needed)
• Approved upcoming events schedule (informational, no vote needed)
• Approved public hearing on Ord. 846 with no comments (procedural)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request for exterior alterations to the Walmart store at 8155 Elliott Road. The body will also discuss a draft Complete Streets study with the Town Engineering Department and potential zoning and subdivision text amendments.

• Request for long-term use of a portable storage container (POD) at 322 Hopkins Place
• Concept, Use & Design approval for façade color and accent area changes at 8155 Elliott Road (Walmart)
• Review of draft Complete Streets study recommendations
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update
• Discussion on expanding non-confirming uses and structures

Historic District Commission

The Easton Historic District Commission will review nine applications for exterior alterations to contributing and non-contributing properties, including signage, fences, window replacements, and a garage conversion. The Commission will also discuss sidewalk material selection and preservation with the Town Engineer, approve minutes from the previous meeting, and consider four administrative approvals for gutter and roof replacements.

• Application from Bluepoint Hospitality Group to install carved wooden signage at 103 N. Washington Street (the Wardroom)
• Application from 4 Sisters Kabob and Curry for a 6' x 4' vinyl sign at 37 S. West Street
• Application for a 4' wooden fence at 130 S. Aurora Street and a 6' pine fence with lattice at 10 Brookletts Avenue
• Various exterior alterations at 303 Goldsborough Street including garage conversion, siding replacement, and trellis addition
• Discussion item on sidewalk material selection and preservation of historic sidewalks

The Historic District Commission met on Oct 14, 2025 and approved an agenda amendment. It then approved seven applications concerning signs, fences, windows, steps, and porch decking for properties within the historic district. All motions passed with unanimous 4‑0‑0 votes except the porch decking approval, which passed 3‑1‑0 with one dissent.

• Approved agenda amendment (item 3) (4-0-0)
• Approved 12‑sq‑ft carved wooden sign at 103 N. Washington St (4-0-0)
• Approved 24‑sq‑ft vinyl wall sign at 37 S. West St (4-0-0)
• Approved 89 ft of 4‑ft scalloped wood fencing at 130 S. Aurora St (4-0-0)
• Approved 20 ft of 6‑ft pine fence with 1‑ft lattice at 10 Brookletts Ave (4-0-0)
• Approved 18 storm windows and PVC trim at 215 Talbot St (4-0-0)
• Approved replacement of front concrete steps with salvaged brick steps at 107‑109 S. Washington St (4-0-0)
• Approved composite porch decking replacement at 410A Goldsborough St (3-1-0)

Affordable Housing Commission

The commission will receive a presentation on the Housing Task Force Draft Report from Mr. Scott. Members will discuss affordability for rental and purchase homes and review specific properties in the purchase program. A closed session is scheduled to review individual finances for the renovation program.

• Fox Chase Farms Housing Task Force Draft Report presentation
• Purchase program review for 125 Locust Lane and 305 South Street
• Home Purchase Assistance Program application update
• Updates on annexed property Rt 50, Gannon's Range, Elliott Road Apartments, and Chapel Farms
• Closed session to review individual finances for the Renovation Program

Town Council

The Easton Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss proposed state election changes for municipalities, then a regular meeting. Key actions include a public hearing on campaign finance ordinance (Ord. 840), consideration of the FY 2025/2026 budget (Ord. 844), and review of 2025 zoning amendments. The council will also confirm an appointment to the Affordable Housing Board and vote on resolutions regarding an agreement with Easton Village and a 457 plan amendment.

• Public hearing on Ord. 840 adding campaign finance provisions to town code
• Ord. 844 establishing the FY 2025/2026 town budget
• Planning Commission cover letter and proposed 2025 zoning amendments
• Res. No. 6205: Memorandum of Agreement with Easton Village on the Tred Avon Community Association
• Invoices totaling $3,876,863.34 for August 2025

The Easton Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance 840, adding campaign‑finance provisions to the town code. The council also approved Ordinance 844, amending the FY 2025/2026 budget to fund the Main Street Maryland sponsorship. Additional actions included awarding a $201,820 contract for the District Court roof replacement and confirming Aly Valentine to the Affordable Housing Board. All measures passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 840 adding campaign‑finance provisions (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 844 amending FY 2025/2026 budget (unanimous)
• Awarded District Court roof replacement contract to The F.A. Taylor Company, $201,820 (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Aly Valentine to Affordable Housing Board (unanimous)
• Approved Res. No. 6205 authorizing memorandum with Easton Village (unanimous)
• Approved Res. No. 6213 amending Town Employees 457 Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Res. No. 6214 amending Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan (unanimous)
• Referred annexation of 34.167 acres to Planning Commission for recommendation (unanimous)

General

The Planning Commission will meet to review draft sections of the Comprehensive Plan, specifically the Transportation Chapter and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The session is a workshop with no scheduled public comment.

• Review of Transportation Chapter
• Review of Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
• Discussion of outstanding issues
• No scheduled public comment

Park Advisory Board

The board will hold a routine meeting with standard agenda items including approval of minutes, updates from staff and board members, and public comments. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• No concrete items; agenda is routine procedural meeting.

Historic District Commission

The Easton Historic District Commission will review applications for in-kind fence replacements and door repairs at contributing properties. The meeting agenda also includes a discussion on outreach guidelines and a proposed rescheduling of the October meeting.

• Withdrawal of EV charging hardware request at 114 S. Washington Street
• In-kind fence replacement at 312 Needwood Avenue
• In-kind fence replacement at 206 S. Harrison Street
• Door repair and replacement at 29-31 E. Dover Street
• Shed roof and freestanding shed addition at 407 S. Harrison Street

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved the September 22 agenda and the September 8 decision summary. It approved a rear‑yard fence (File 2025‑1555) and a side‑yard fence replacement (File 2025‑1561) with 5‑0‑2 votes. It also approved a front‑door replacement (File 2025‑1559) and patio alterations (File 2025‑1546) with 4‑0‑1‑2 votes. The October 13 meeting was cancelled and rescheduled for October 14.

• Approved September 22 agenda (5-0-2)
• Approved fence request File 2025-1555 (5-0-2)
• Approved fence replacement File 2025-1561 (5-0-2)
• Approved front door replacement File 2025-1559 (4-0-1-2)
• Approved patio alterations File 2025-1546 (4-0-1-2)
• Approved September 8 decision summary (5-0-2)
• Cancelled Oct 13 meeting, rescheduled to Oct 14

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an amendment to a master signage plan for a business on Elliott Road. The body will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update and potential revisions to Planned Redevelopment Overlay District standards.

• Application 2025-1526: Rite Lite Signs Inc. request to replace three wall mounted signs at 8223 Elliott Road (Giant Foods #323)
• Proposed revisions to Planned Redevelopment Overlay District (PRD) standards regarding Pre Application Community Meetings
• Continued discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Update

The Planning Commission approved an amended master signage plan for Rite Lite Signs Inc., on behalf of Giant Food Stores, to replace the existing wall sign with three new signs, conditional on obtaining building permits. The commission also approved a recommendation to the Town Council for revised Planned Redevelopment Overlay District standards, increasing eligible dwelling units from 20 to 25. Both motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The commission additionally approved a correction to the August 21 decision summary and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved correction to August 21 decision summary (5‑0 vote)
• Approved amended master signage plan for Rite Lite Signs Inc. (5‑0 vote)
• Approved recommendation of revised PRD standards to Town Council (5‑0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests regarding property setbacks and height restrictions. One application has been withdrawn from the agenda.

• Variance request for an 8' tall fence at 29465 Nancy Street
• Variance request for a 1,200 square foot pole building at 29549 Golton Drive
• Withdrawn variance request for 318 Goldsborough Street

The Board approved the August 19, 2025 Decision Summary (3‑0). It approved a variance for an 8‑foot privacy fence at 29465 Nancy Street (2‑1) and a variance for a 1,200‑sq‑ft garage at 29549 Golton Drive (3‑0). The Board also elected Gary Molchan as Chairperson and Meredith Girard as Vice Chairperson, each by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved August 19, 2025 Decision Summary (3-0)
• Approved variance for 8' privacy fence at 29465 Nancy Street (2-1)
• Approved variance for 1,200‑sq‑ft garage at 29549 Golton Drive (3-0)
• Elected Gary Molchan as Chairperson (3-0)
• Elected Meredith Girard as Vice Chairperson (3-0)

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will discuss the Housing Task Force draft report on affordability for purchase and rental homes. They will move to closed session to review individual finances for the renovation program, involving named applicants. The commission will also consider property purchases at 125 Locust Lane and possibly 305 South Street, and receive updates on annexed property and developments like Gannon's Range and Elliott Road Apartments.

• Discussion of Housing Task Force draft report on purchase and rental affordability
• Closed session to review individual finances for renovation program (Johnson-Lynn, Emory-Otis, Seidman-Tom, Dawson-James, Joshua-Otis)
• Consideration of purchase at 125 Locust Lane and potential Home Purchase Assistance Program application for 305 South Street
• Updates on annexed property off Route 50 including Gannon's Range, Elliott Road Apartments, and Chapel Farms
• Upcoming events: Fello Brookletts Ave ribbon cutting 9/18 and Prominade open house 9/24

Tree Board

The Tree Board will discuss Public Works updates including spring plantings, the FY26 budget, and upcoming projects and removals. Fall planting plans, tree health and vandalism concerns, and a celebration for Roger are also on the agenda. The board will hear about grant opportunities including the ShoreRivers Tree Grant TOE updates. Minutes from a previous meeting will be approved.

• Public Works updates on spring plantings, FY26 budget, and upcoming projects/removals
• Fall planting plans discussion
• Tree health and vandalism concerns
• ShoreRivers Tree grant TOE updates
• Approval of meeting minutes

General

The Easton Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review portions of the Draft Comprehensive Plan, including annexation policies, traffic impact studies, growth rate, Traditional Neighborhood Development, and the 2025 Design Principles. No public comment will be taken during the meeting, but written feedback can be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department.

• Discussion of annexation policies vs. Priority 1, 2 & 3 Growth Areas
• Review of traffic and traffic impact study requirements
• Review of growth rate policies
• Review of Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) standards
• Review of Draft 2025 Design Principles in the Implementation Chapter

Historic District Commission

The Easton Historic District Commission will consider a demolition request for a structure at 206 Davis Avenue and approve administrative roofing permits for three properties. A request for new signage has been withdrawn.

• Demolition and replacement of outdoor structure at 206 Davis Avenue
• Roof replacement at 107 E. Earle Avenue
• Roof replacement at 225 S. Aurora Street
• Roof replacement at 309 S. Aurora Street
• Withdrawal of signage request at 103 N. Washington Street

The Historic District Commission approved its agenda (4‑0‑3). It approved the demolition of a non‑contributing shed and the installation of a new 12' × 28' fabricated shed at 206 Davis Avenue, subject to material conditions (4‑0‑3). The commission also gave administrative approval for three roof‑replacement projects on historic properties, each requiring existing trim, fascia, soffit and gutters to remain. The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.

• Approved agenda (4-0-3)
• Approved demolition and new shed at 206 Davis Avenue with conditions (4-0-3)
• Approved August 25, 2025 Decision Summary (4-0-3)
• Administratively approved roof replacement at 107 E. Earle Avenue, condition: retain trim, fascia, soffit, gutters
• Administratively approved roof replacement at 225 S. Aurora Street, condition: retain trim, fascia, soffit, gutters
• Administratively approved roof replacement at 309 S. Aurora Street, condition: retain trim, fascia, soffit, gutters
• Noted signage request withdrawn for 103 N. Washington Street
• Adjourned meeting

Affordable Housing Commission

The Easton Affordable Housing Commission will discuss the Housing Task Force Draft Report covering affordability for both purchase and rental homes. The commission will also review individual finances in closed session and consider a home purchase assistance request for 125 Locust Lane. Updates on annexed property, Gannon's Range, Elliott Road Apartments, and Chapel Farms are scheduled for old business.

• Discussion of Housing Task Force Draft Report on affordability for purchase and rental homes
• Closed session under General Provisions 3-305(B)(2) to review individual finances of Johnson, Lynn, Emory, Otis, Seidman, Tom, Dawson, James
• Purchase program consideration for 125 Locust Lane (Joe Ferguson) and possible 305 South Street property
• Update on annexed property along Route 50 and Gannon's Range
• Updates on Elliott Road Apartments and Chapel Farms

Town Council

The Easton Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 840, which would add campaign finance provisions to the town code. The council will also consider Resolution No. 6212 to establish a pilot program for mobile food uses (food trucks) in Easton. An announcement was made for the EHS Homecoming Parade scheduled for September 26, 2025. The meeting may include closed‑session items.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 840 to amend Chapter 2 with campaign finance provisions
• Consideration of Resolution No. 6212 to authorize a pilot program for mobile food uses (food trucks)
• Announcement of the EHS Homecoming Parade on 9/26/2025

The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 6212, creating an eight‑month pilot program for mobile food vendors with a $250 application fee. The Public Assembly Event for the EHS Homecoming Parade on September 26 was also approved unanimously. Ordinance No. 840 on campaign‑finance provisions was not acted on and will be reconsidered on October 6. Minutes from the August meetings were approved unanimously.

• Approved Res. No. 6212 pilot food‑truck program, 8‑month term, $250 fee (unanimous)
• Approved Public Assembly Event: EHS Homecoming Parade, 9/26/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved August 18 and August 25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ordinance No. 840 held over for further consideration (no vote)
• Scheduled public town‑hall meetings for each ward in September‑October

Easton Staff Development Review

The Easton Staff Development Review board is discussing a sketch site plan application for the redevelopment of an existing property at 8305 Ocean Gateway into a Wendy's fast-food restaurant. The item is a discussion item, meaning no final decision is being made at this meeting.

• Application 2025-1527 / ESDR 25-07: sketch site plan review for converting 8305 Ocean Gateway to a Wendy's (fast-food establishment)

Park Advisory Board

The Park Advisory Board will convene to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss updates. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 14 S Harrison Street. The public can view the agenda and minutes online.

• Approval of minutes from a prior meeting
• Updates from Mayor, Town Engineer, and Parks and Recreation Director
• Items from Board members
• Potential Closed Session portion
• Next meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025

General

The Easton Town Council will hold a workshop to compare the 2010 Comprehensive Plan with the 2025 draft and discuss significant policy recommendations. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 14 S Harrison Street.

• Workshop on Comprehensive Plan Comparison: 2010 vs. 2025
• Discussion of Significant Policy Recommendations
• Q&A session
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, Easton Town Office, 14 S Harrison Street

The Town Council held a workshop to compare the 2010 and 2025 Comprehensive Plans, reviewing infill, redevelopment, annexation policies, and traffic considerations. Participants exchanged views on growth rates, annexation limits, and the need for traffic studies. No formal actions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded during the meeting.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review several applications for property alterations in historic zones. The body is deciding on requests for signage, fencing, window replacements, and structural repairs.

• Window replacement at 117 E. Dover Street Units 101, 201, 206, 301 & 304
• Installation of a 24" x 32" wooden sign at 11 N. Harrison Street
• Installation of 31 3/4" x 9" acrylic signage at 23 S. Harrison Street
• Relocation of a garage door at 110 Talbot Street
• In kind repair of the upper roof and deck at 28 S. Harrison Street

The Easton Historic District Commission approved three old‑business applications— a fence height amendment at 407 Goldsborough St, an additional fence for Framptom Funeral Home at 30 N. Harrison St, and a wall‑mounted sign at 23 S. Harrison St. It also approved four new‑business applications— a mini‑split HVAC unit at 29 Goldsborough St (with paint‑matching condition), a wooden hanging sign at 11 N. Harrison St, a porch repair at 28 S. Harrison St, and a garage‑door relocation at 110 Talbot St (with block‑reuse conditions). Each motion passed with a 6‑for‑0 vote and one absentee.

• Approved amendment to 6‑ft wooden fence (now 8.5 ft) at 407 Goldsborough St (6‑0‑0‑1)
• Approved additional 28.5 ft black aluminum fence at 30 N. Harrison St (6‑0‑0‑1)
• Approved wall‑mounted sign at 23 S. Harrison St (6‑0‑0‑1)
• Approved new wall‑mounted mini‑split HVAC unit at 29 Goldsborough St, condition paint match (6‑0‑0‑1)
• Approved 24" × 32" wooden hanging sign at 11 N. Harrison St (6‑0‑0‑1)
• Approved in‑kind porch repair at 28 S. Harrison St (6‑0‑0‑1)
• Approved garage‑door relocation at 110 Talbot St, with block‑reuse conditions (6‑0‑0‑1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on a recommendation to the Town Council for revisions to the Planned Redevelopment Overlay District (PRD) standards. They will also continue discussing the Comprehensive Plan Update. A signage permit for 16 N. Washington Street is on the agenda for approval. The Commission will discuss potential zoning and subdivision text amendments and pre-application community meetings.

• Recommendation to Town Council for revisions to PRD standards
• Continued discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update
• Signage permit for 16 N. Washington Street (multiple businesses, common entrance)
• Discussion of potential Zoning and Subdivision Text Amendments and pre-application community meetings

The Planning Commission approved the July 17, 2025 Decision Summary by a 4‑0‑1 vote. It also approved Callahan Signs’ request to install a hanging PVC sign at 16 N. Washington Street, subject to clearance and permit conditions, with the same 4‑0‑1 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 17, 2025 Decision Summary (vote 4-0-1)
• Approved Callahan Signs signage plan with conditions (vote 4-0-1)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (vote 4-0-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Easton Board of Zoning Appeals will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, take oaths, and elect officers. It will then decide on several zoning applications, including a variance for a 72‑inch fence and special exceptions for short‑term housing. One application for an accessory dwelling unit and parking variance has been withdrawn.

• Variance request to allow a 72" tall fence at 718 Lomax Street (Zoning District R-10A)
• Special Exception for short‑term housing at 409 Crowberry Circle (Zoning District R-7A, PUD Ashby Commons)
• Special Exception to use an existing dwelling above the garage as a short‑term rental at 8266 Lincoln Court (Zoning District R-10A)
• Withdrawal of Special Exception and Variance for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 318 Goldsborough Street (Zoning District R-7A)

The Board approved the July 15, 2025 Decision Summary by a 3‑0 vote. It granted a variance for a 72‑inch privacy fence at 718 Lomax Street, also 3‑0. Two special exceptions for short‑term rentals at 409 Crowberry Circle and 8266 Lincoln Court were approved, each with a condition to obtain a rental license within 90 days, both 3‑0. Requests for an accessory dwelling unit and parking variance at 318 Goldsborough Street were withdrawn from the agenda.

• Approved July 15, 2025 Decision Summary (3-0)
• Approved variance for 718 Lomax St fence (3-0)
• Approved special exception for 409 Crowberry Circle, rental‑license condition (3-0)
• Approved special exception for 8266 Lincoln Court, rental‑license and primary‑residence conditions (3-0)
• Withdrawn special exception and variance requests for 318 Goldsborough St and V‑1522 (withdrawn)

Affordable Housing Commission

The commission will discuss a Housing Task Force draft report and the Home Purchase Assistance Program. The body will also review specific properties and renovation program applicants.

• Housing Task Force Draft Report
• Elliott Rd apartments
• Home Purchase Assistance Program review for 125 Locust Lane and 305 South Street
• Renovation program financial reviews for Lynn Johnson, Otis Emory, Tom Seidman, and James Dawson
• Updates on Gannon's Range, Fox Chase Estates, and annexed property on Rt 50

Town Council

The Town Council will convene to approve plans for the 54th Annual Waterfowl Festival, including food vendors, food trucks, and a transportation plan. The meeting may include a closed session.

• Approval for Waterfowl Festival Transportation Plan
• Approval for WFF Food Vendors
• Approval for WFF Food Trucks
• Closed Session statement from 8/04/25 meeting
• Presentation on 2025 Waterfowl Festival plans

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider a revision to a previously approved request for a brick masonry veneer wall at 107-109 S. Washington Street, along with six new applications for items including a fence, steel roof railings, a chimney extension, window replacements, an ADA ramp, and a roof replacement. The commission will also discuss a proposed porch expansion and a property maintenance enforcement action for a historic outbuilding.

• Revision to approved brick veneer wall at 107-109 S. Washington St (HD 25-15)
• Fence installation at 119 S. Locust Lane (HD 25-66)
• Steel safety railings on roof at 20 N. Washington St (Washington Street Pub) (HD 25-65)
• ADA ramp and parking/sidewalk improvements at 315 Goldsborough St (Trinity Episcopal Church) (HD 25-69)
• In-kind roof and decking replacement at 46 Pennsylvania Ave (PB&W Railroad Station) (HD 25-71)

The Historic District Commission first approved its agenda summary by a 7‑0 vote. It then approved seven applications affecting properties in the district, including a siding amendment at 107 & 109 S. Washington St., a new fence at 119 S. Locust Lane, roof safety railings at 20 N. Washington St., a chimney at 219 S. Harrison St., window replacements at 216 E. Dover St., and parking and ADA‑ramp improvements at 315 Goldsborough St. Vote totals ranged from unanimous to a 5‑2 decision.

• Approved agenda summary (7‑0)
• Approved File 2025‑1404 amendment for 107 & 109 S. Washington St., condition: add vertical brick lentils over rear windows (7‑0)
• Approved File 2025‑1515 fence installation at 119 S. Locust Lane (7‑0)
• Approved File 2025‑1514 roof safety railings at 20 N. Washington St. (6‑0‑1 abstain)
• Approved File 2025‑1518 chimney construction at 219 S. Harrison St. (7‑0)
• Approved File 2025‑1519 window replacements at 216 E. Dover St. (5‑2)
• Approved File 2025‑1520 parking area and ADA ramp improvements at 315 Goldsborough St. (7‑0)

General

This is a procedural meeting of the Easton Planning Commission. The agenda includes reviewing task force recommendations, discussing formatting of a final report, and planning a joint workshop with the Town Council. No specific proposals or decisions with dollar amounts or project names are listed.

• Review of task force recommendations (no details provided)
• Discussion on formatting of the final report
• Joint Council-Task Force workshop planning

General

The Easton Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review the draft Comprehensive Plan's Economic Development and Implementation chapters. The session is informal and will not include a scheduled public comment period. Residents may submit written feedback by email to [email protected].

• Review of Draft Comprehensive Plan – Economic Development Chapter
• Review of Draft Comprehensive Plan – Implementation Chapter
• Workshop format with no scheduled live public comment
• Written public feedback accepted via email at [email protected]

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will consider a Housing Task Force Draft Report and receive updates on new developments including Fox Chase Estates, Chesapeake Neighbors, and Doverbrook. The commission will also move into closed session to review individual finances for six applicants. Additionally, they will discuss the purchase program including marketing of 125 Locust Lane and a new home purchase assistance application.

• Housing Task Force Draft Report
• Fox Chase Estates new development update
• Closed session to review individual finances for Lewis, Johnson, Jenkins, Emory, Seidman, Dawson, Perez
• 125 Locust Lane marketing
• New home purchase assistance application

Town Council

The council approved a zoning exemption allowing amplified music at the Tidewater Inn wedding, voting 3‑2. It re‑appointed Jennifer Williams to the Housing Authority and Ethics Commission, and appointed James Carr to the Historic District Commission, both unanimously. Invoices totaling $3,249,020.88 were reviewed and approved unanimously. Minutes from the July 21 meeting were also approved unanimously.

• Approved amplified‑music exemption for Tidewater Inn wedding (3‑2)
• Re‑appointed Jennifer Williams to Housing Authority and Ethics Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed James Carr to Historic District Commission (unanimous)
• Approved review of invoices totaling $3,249,020.88 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will vote on several applications, including an amendment to a porch replacement, new acrylic signage, new construction, siding replacement, and a 28' x 24' garage with loft at contributing properties. Two in-kind roof replacements are on the consent docket. The garage project also requires a separate hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals for an accessory dwelling unit.

• Amendment to previously approved porch replacement at 605 Goldsborough Street
• Installation of 96" x 26" acrylic signage at 23 S. Harrison Street
• New construction at 418 North Street (Lot 16)
• Construction of 28' x 24' garage with loft at 318 Goldsborough Street
• In-kind asphalt shingle roof replacements at 113 N. Washington Street and 310 S. Aurora Street

The commission approved the July 28 agenda summary unanimously (5‑0‑0‑1). It approved a revised front‑porch amendment for 605 Goldsborough Street with a lattice condition (5‑0‑0‑1). It approved the Builders National Cooperative application to build a new 2,100‑sq‑ft single‑family home and detached garage on 418 North Street, subject to three material conditions (4‑0‑1‑1). It also tabled a wall‑sign application for 23 S. Harrison Street, approved patio‑door and siding replacement at 108 N. Park Street (5‑0‑0‑1), and approved a two‑story garage with ADU at 318 Goldsborough Street (5‑0‑0‑1).

• Approved July 28 agenda summary (5‑0‑0‑1)
• Approved front‑porch amendment for 605 Goldsborough St, condition lattice (5‑0‑0‑1)
• Tabled wall‑sign application for 23 S. Harrison St (5‑0‑0‑1)
• Approved new home & garage for 418 North St, conditions on brick veneer, driveway, gutters (4‑0‑1‑1)
• Approved patio‑door and siding replacement for 108 N. Park St, condition cutsheet (5‑0‑0‑1)
• Approved two‑story garage with ADU for 318 Goldsborough St, pending door & lighting approval (5‑0‑0‑1)
• Approved July 14 decision summary (5‑0‑0‑1)

Park Advisory Board

The Park Advisory Board is meeting for procedural matters including approval of minutes, updates on the Parks and Recreation website, and remarks from members. No substantive votes or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of standard administrative items.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Update on Parks and Recreation website
• Items from Town Engineer and Director of Parks and Recreation

Town Council

The Easton Town Council will consider public assembly requests for a mini festival, a school supplies giveaway, and a September 11 commemoration. The main legislative item is Resolution 6211, which would authorize an indemnity deed of trust as security for the Easton Volunteer Fire Department's loan to build a training facility on town-owned land. The council will also confirm appointments to boards and commissions and hold a closed session to discuss information system security.

• Resolution 6211: Approving indemnity deed for fire department training facility loan
• Public assembly request: Mini Festival, Chesapeake Creative Wellness, 8/9 - 10/11
• Public assembly request: For All Seasons, School Supplies Giveaway, 8/20/25
• Public assembly request: Commemoration of September 11, 2001 events, 9/11/25 7:30am-9:30am
• Closed session for security of an information system

The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 6211, authorizing an indemnity deed for the Easton Volunteer Fire Department’s loan to build its training facility. The town also approved three public assembly requests—for a Mini Festival, a school‑supplies giveaway, and a September 11 commemoration—each by unanimous vote. Appointments to boards and commissions were deferred to the next meeting, and the council scheduled a campaign‑finance workshop for August 4 and a joint planning‑commission meeting for August 25. A closed‑session was held to discuss the town’s information‑system security before reconvening.

• Approved Resolution No. 6211 indemnity deed for EVFD loan (unanimous)
• Approved Mini Festival public assembly (8/9‑10/11) (unanimous)
• Approved All Seasons school supplies giveaway (8/20) (unanimous)
• Approved September 11 commemoration public assembly (9/11) (unanimous)
• Deferred board and commission reappointments to next meeting
• Scheduled campaign‑finance workshop for August 4, 4:30 p.m.
• Scheduled joint Planning Commission meeting for August 25, 4:00 p.m.
• Moved to closed session to discuss information‑system security, then reconvened

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a recommendation to the Town Council for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) at multiple parcels on Technology Drive and I-Way Court, proposing 365 residential units and two commercial buildings. They will also discuss potential revisions to the Planned Redevelopment Overlay District (PRD) standards. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting.

• Application 2025-1456: PUD recommendation for 365 residential units and two commercial buildings at 9684, 9778, 9783, 9687 Technology Drive & 29001, 29004 I-Way Court
• Discussion of potential revisions to the Planned Redevelopment Overlay District (PRD) standards
• Approval of draft Decision Summary from the June 24, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the June 24, 2025 Decision Summary with amendments by a 5‑0 vote. It then voted 5‑0 to recommend that the Town Council deny the Planned Unit Development (PUD) application (File 2025‑1456). The commission’s proposal to revise the Planned Redevelopment Overlay District standards was discussed but not acted on and was tabled for future consideration.

• Approved June 24, 2025 Decision Summary with amendments (5-0)
• Recommended denial of PUD application (File 2025‑1456) to Town Council (5-0)
• Tabled recommendation to Town Council for Planned Redevelopment Overlay District revisions (no vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Easton Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance to reduce a parking setback for a nonprofit office building and a special exception for a cannabis dispensary. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Variance request for 52 S. Washington Street (Rauch Inc.)
• Special Exception request for 8493 Ocean Gateway (BGFY, LLC)
• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Sketch Site Plan approval for 2025-1454
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 2025-1485

The Board approved the June 17, 2025 Decision Summary by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved, by a 3‑0 vote, a variance for Rauch Inc. to reduce the required 10‑foot parking setback for a new office building at 52 S. Washington Street. Finally, the Board approved, by a 3‑0 vote, a Special Exception for BFGY, LLC to operate a cannabis dispensary at 8493 Ocean Gateway, conditional on the applicant providing a site plan with a landscape buffer along the northern property line.

• Approved June 17, 2025 Decision Summary (3‑0)
• Approved variance for 52 S. Washington St. office project (3‑0)
• Approved special exception for cannabis dispensary at 8493 Ocean Gateway, condition: landscape buffer site plan (3‑0)

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will discuss the Housing Task Force draft report and new developments near the airport and on Calvert Street. They will also consider renovation program applications and closed session reviews of individual finances for multiple applicants. Additionally, the Commission will address the purchase program for 125 Locust Lane and possible home purchase assistance, as well as old business including properties on Locust Lane and an annexed property on Route 50.

• Housing Task Force draft report discussion
• New development near airport and on Calvert Street
• Closed session to review individual finances for Lewis, Johnson, Jenkins, Browne, Seidman, Roberts, Dawson, Perez, Emory, and Dulski
• Purchase program marketing for 125 Locust Lane and potential 305 South Street
• Old business including 13/15/17 Locust Lane, annexed property Rt50, Gannon's Range, Apartments Elliott Rd, and Chesapeake Neighbors

Historic District Commission

The Commission is reviewing several applications for property alterations within historic districts. Decisions include the installation of gutters, roof replacements, and HVAC updates.

• Installation of 6" K-style gutters at 211 Davis Avenue
• In-kind asphalt shingle roof replacement at 405 S. Washington Street
• HVAC replacement at 229 S. Aurora Street
• In-kind asphalt shingle roof and gutter replacement at 6 W. Glenwood Avenue

The commission voted 6‑0 to approve Marasun LLC’s request to install K‑style gutters and a rain chain at 211 Davis Avenue. It also gave administrative approval for a roof replacement at the Third Haven Friends Meeting House and for a ductless HVAC installation at 229 S. Aurora Street, each with specific conditions. Agenda and decision summaries were likewise approved unanimously.

• Approved July 14 agenda summary (6‑0)
• Approved gutter replacement application 2025‑1496 at 211 Davis Avenue (6‑0)
• Administratively approved roof replacement for Third Haven Friends Meeting House (subject to trim condition)
• Administratively approved ductless HVAC installation for Bay‑Care Heating & Air (subject to paint, screening, and mounting conditions)
• Approved June 23 decision summary (6‑0)

General

This workshop addresses updates to Easton's Comprehensive Plan, including economic development strategy and a new section on internet service. The primary issue under discussion is whether to remove the 1.75% annual growth rate from the plan. Commissioners also consider how to handle goals and objectives and scheduling for additional workshops.

• Removal of 1.75% growth rate from Comprehensive Plan discussed
• EUC review of added internet service section and whole document
• Proposed reworked and relocated Design Principles
• Discussion of Goals & Objectives for the plan
• Scheduling of additional workshops and possible Council workshop

Town Council

The Town Council will administer the oath of office to Andrew P. Kitzrow as Town Manager. The body will consider a bid for a leaf vacuum and three resolutions regarding grant agreements and bank account authorizations.

• Bid for 2025 X-Treme Leaf Vac from Sourcewell/Maryland Industrial Trucks for $62,846.87
• Resolution No. 6208: Subrecipient agreement with Foundation of H.O.P.E. for a demolition grant
• Resolution No. 6209: Updated signature cards for all Town bank accounts
• Resolution No. 6210: Authorization to open an account with Davenport & Company, LLC
• Review of invoices from 6/4/25 to 6/25/25 totaling $1,600,451.64

The Easton Town Council approved three resolutions (Nos. 6208, 6209, 6210) that authorize the town manager and finance officer to manage bank accounts, update signature cards, and conduct investment transactions without restrictions. The council also approved a $62,846.87 bid for a 2025 X‑Treme leaf vacuum, a public assembly event for Talbot Hospice, and a letter of support for BAAM's Summer Enrichment Camp. Invoices totaling $1,600,451.64 for June 4‑25, 2025 were approved, and proclamations designating July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month and honoring the Easton Volunteer Fire Department were adopted.

• Approved Resolution 6208 authorizing subrecipient agreement with Foundation of H.O.P.E. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 6209 updating signature cards and granting mayor and manager authority over all bank accounts (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 6210 authorizing manager and finance officer to open accounts and trade securities with Davenport & Co. (unanimous)
• Approved bid for 2025 X‑Treme Leaf Vac from Sourcewell for $62,846.87 (unanimous)
• Approved public assembly event – Talbot Hospice 5K Walk on 11/29/25 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for BAAM's Summer Enrichment Camp grant application (unanimous)
• Approved invoices from 6/4/25‑6/25/25 totaling $1,600,451.64 (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamations designating July 2025 Parks and Recreation Month and honoring the Easton Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Commission

The commission will discuss a Housing Task Force report regarding new development near the airport and an update on Chapel Farms. The body will also enter a closed session to review individual finances for the renovation program.

• Housing Task Force Report on new development near the airport
• Update on Chapel Farms
• Closed session review of individual finances for renovation program
• Marketing for 125 S. Locust Lane
• Discussion of 13/15/17 Locust Lane and annexed property on Rt 50

Planning Commission

The Easton Planning Commission will review several pending applications, including a large mixed‑use project proposing 365 residential units and two commercial buildings. It will also consider requests for portable storage containers at two properties and a sketch site plan for a commercial training building. Earlier items include extensions of storage container use and amendments to existing site plans.

• Application 2025‑1456: Lane Engineering LLC seeks PUD recommendation and subdivision sketch plat approval for 365 residential units and two commercial buildings on Technology Drive and I‑Way Court.
• Application 2025‑1454: Rauch Inc. requests sketch site plan approval for a 5,400 sq ft commercial training building and seven off‑street parking spaces at 52 S. Washington Street.
• Application 2025‑1468: Roto‑Rooter Plumbing requests long‑term placement of a portable storage container at 322 Hopkins Place.
• Application 2024‑1148: 128 S. West Street LLC seeks continued use of a portable storage container at 128 S. West Street.
• Application 2025‑1447: Lowe's Home Centers requests amendment to a display plan for permanent outside storage at 501 Glebe Road.

The commission approved Lowe’s Home Centers amended display plan and a parking waiver with conditions, voting 5‑0. It also extended the portable storage unit at 128 S. West Street for one year (5‑0), approved Easton Crossing LLC’s revised site and architectural plan with conditions (4‑1), and approved Lane Engineering’s amended sketch site plan (5‑0). All approvals were unanimous except the Easton Crossing vote.

• Approved Lowe’s amended display plan and parking waiver (5-0)
• Extended portable storage unit at 128 S. West Street until June 24, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Easton Crossing LLC revised site and architectural plan with conditions (4-1)
• Approved Lane Engineering amended sketch site plan (5-0)
• Approved May 15, 2025 Decision Summary (5-0)

Park Advisory Board

The Park Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with a standard procedural agenda: call to order, approval of minutes, visitor acknowledgements, updates from staff and members, and chair remarks. No specific proposals, votes, or financial items are listed. The meeting may include a closed session.

• Meeting is entirely procedural with no substantive action items on the agenda

Historic District Commission

The Easton Historic District Commission will consider four Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior alterations and new construction, including a new commercial training building at 52 S. Washington Street. They will also discuss finalizing a draft routine maintenance list and a possible demolition by neglect of a historic outbuilding at 210 E. Dover Street.

• New two-story commercial training building with off-street parking at 52 S. Washington Street (Foundation of Hope Inc.)
• In-kind asphalt shingle and flat roof replacement at 214 S. Washington Street
• Replacement of four vinyl clad double-hung windows at 201 E. Dover Street
• Exterior alterations including a carriage house addition at 220 South Street
• Discussion of possible demolition by neglect of a historic outbuilding at 210 E. Dover Street

The Easton Historic District Commission voted unanimously to approve the meeting agenda and four project applications. Approvals included a roof replacement for 214 S. Washington St., window replacements at 201 E. Dover St., a new two‑story 5,400‑sq‑ft building at 52 S. Washington St. with conditions, and extensive exterior renovations of the Trippe House at 220 South St. with conditions. All votes were 6‑0 in favor.

• Approved agenda summary (6-0)
• Approved Marasun LLC roof replacement at 214 S. Washington St. (6-0)
• Approved C&C Architecture window replacement at 201 E. Dover St. (6-0)
• Approved Crosby & Associates new two‑story 5,400 sq ft building at 52 S. Washington St. with conditions (6-0)
• Approved Atelier 11 Architecture Trippe House renovation at 220 South St. with conditions (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to elect officers and review one application. The board will consider a request to repurpose an existing garage into a one-bedroom cottage.

• Special Exception request (SE - 1472 / SE 25 - 06) for 203 S. Harrison Street to create an Accessory Dwelling Unit
• Election of officers

The board approved the May 20, 2025 Decision Summary with a 2‑0‑1 vote. It also approved a special exception (File SE‑1472) to convert an existing 24’ × 24’ garage at 203 S. Harrison Street into a one‑bedroom accessory dwelling, subject to three conditions, by a 3‑0‑0 vote. The election of officers was postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved May 20, 2025 Decision Summary (2-0-1)
• Approved Special Exception for accessory dwelling at 203 S. Harrison St. (3-0-0)
• Postponed election of officers to a future meeting

General

The Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review draft chapters of the Economic Development, Transportation, and Implementation sections. The meeting is informal with no public comment opportunity; written feedback can be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department.

• Draft review of Economic Development chapter
• Draft review of Transportation chapter
• Draft review of Implementation chapter

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will consider approval of minutes, review a housing task force report, and discuss new development near the airport and an update on Chapel Farms. They will move to closed session to review individual finances for the renovation program. The purchase program includes marketing for 125 Locust Lane and potential acquisition at 305 South Street, plus home purchase assistance. Old business includes properties on Locust Lane and other developments.

• Closed session to review individual finances for renovation program (Lewis, Dawson, Jenkins, etc.)
• New development near airport and update on Chapel Farms
• Marketing of 125 Locust Lane for purchase program
• Potential acquisition at 305 South Street?
• Old business: 13/15/17 Locust Lane and annexed property on Route 50

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 842, which proposes amending Chapter 28 (Zoning) to revise standards for the seafood processing use. The Council will also consider adoption of Ordinance 840 to add campaign finance provisions to Chapter 2, and Resolution 6206 to revise various license, permit, and inspection fees. A campaign finance workshop precedes the regular meeting at 4:30 PM.

• Campaign finance workshop and discussion of Ord. 840 (4:30 PM)
• Public hearing on Ord. 842 revising zoning for seafood processing (5:35 PM)
• Resolution 6206 to revise license, application, permit, and other fees
• Confirmation of Easton Utilities Commissioner appointment
• Closed session to consult with counsel on a legal matter

The Town Council approved the June 2 minutes, confirmed Cheryl Jenkins as East East Utilities Commissioner, and unanimously approved Resolution 6206 revising town fees. Ordinance 840 on campaign finance was tabled, and Ordinance 842 amending Chapter 28 zoning for seafood processing was denied by a 1‑to‑4 roll‑call vote. The council also entered and exited a closed session for legal advice before adjourning.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Ms. Cheryl Jenkins to the Easton Utilities Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 6206 revising town license, application, permit, inspection and fee structure (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 840 adding campaign finance provisions (pending further workshop)
• Denied Ordinance 842 amending zoning for seafood processing (vote 1‑for, 4‑against)
• Entered closed session to consult counsel on legal matter (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Easton Tree Board will meet to discuss the FY 26 budget, upcoming public works projects, and potential locations for spring plantings. The agenda includes reviewing minutes and discussing grant opportunities.

• Discussion of FY 26 budget and public works projects
• Review of meeting minutes
• Brainstorming locations for spring plantings
• Monthly email check-ins and updates
• Discussion of grant opportunities

Historic District Commission

The Easton Historic District Commission will review applications for exterior alterations, HVAC installations, and structural replacements at various locations. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Dover Station Project: Replacement of roll-up garage door with commercial entry door
• Callahan Signs: Installation of a 26" x 28" PVC sign at 16 N. Washington Street
• Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center: Replacement of existing staircase
• Third Haven Friends Meeting House: HVAC installation
• Peter Maloney: Emergency porch deck replacement

The commission approved an amendment to Dover Station LLC’s building 2 to replace a garage door with a commercial entry and extend the sidewalk. It also approved a hanging sign for Callahan Signs, a fence for the DeLashmutts, composite siding for Marasun LLC, stair replacement for Beaverdam Builders, vinyl siding replacement for W&L Rentals, and a demolition and new addition project for Wiedemann Architects. All motions passed with a 5‑0‑1 vote.

• Approved Dover Station LLC garage door alteration and sidewalk extension (5-0-1)
• Approved Callahan Signs hanging PVC sign with mounting conditions (5-0-1)
• Approved DeLashmutt wooden fence installation as submitted (5-0-1)
• Approved Marasun LLC composite siding and trim replacement as submitted (5-0-1)
• Approved Beaverdam Builders stair demolition/replacement, condition: black‑painted galvanized steel (5-0-1)
• Approved W&L Rentals vinyl siding replacement with smooth, non‑faux‑grain conditions (5-0-1)
• Approved Wiedemann Architects demolition and new two‑story addition with outbuildings (5-0-1)

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will approve the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting, consider donations, hold a closed‑session review of renovation program finances, discuss a purchase program involving 125 Locust Lane marketing and possible activity at 305 South Street, and receive the housing task force report on several properties.

• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2025
• Donations – TIS Marilyn Neale NSC
• Renovation program – move to closed session for review of individual finances
• Purchase program – 125 Locust Lane marketing and home purchase assistance (potential 305 South Street)
• Housing task force report – properties at 13/15/17 Locust Lane, annexed Rt 50, Gannon’s Range, apartments on Elliott Rd, Chesapeake Neighbors

Town Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of Ordinance 843 to carry forward capital fund expenditures into fiscal year 2026. Bid awards are up for approval for the 2025 Annual Street Resurfacing and renovation of the Visitor's Center at 11 S Harrison Street. A resolution authorizing a subrecipient agreement with Dover Station, LLC for a Maryland Community Legacy Program grant is also on the agenda. Discussion of a zoning text amendment for seafood processing is listed for consideration.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ord. 843 carrying forward capital fund expenditures into FY2026
• Bid approval for 2025 Annual Street Resurfacing
• Bid approval for Visitor's Center renovation at 11 S Harrison Street
• Resolution authorizing subrecipient agreement with Dover Station, LLC for Maryland Community Legacy Program grant
• Discussion of zoning text amendment for seafood processing

The Town Council approved Ordinance No. 843 to carry forward certain capital fund expenditures into fiscal year 2026. It also approved Resolution No. 6207 authorizing a subrecipient agreement with Dover Station, LLC, and several contract bids for street resurfacing, a visitor center renovation, and public events. The council confirmed Meredith Girard's appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals and approved invoices totaling $1,136,146.83.

• Approved Ordinance No. 843 to carry forward certain capital fund expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 6207 authorizing subrecipient agreement with Dover Station, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $367,136 low bid for 2025 annual street resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved $242,208 bid for Visitor's Center renovation at 11 S Harrison Street (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Meredith Girard to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved Public Assembly Event for July 4th Celebration (unanimous)
• Approved Public Assembly Event for Juneteenth Celebration (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $1,136,146.83 (unanimous)

General

The Planning Commission is meeting for an informal workshop to review draft chapters of the Community Facilities & Services and Housing sections. There is no scheduled opportunity for public comment during this meeting.

• Draft review of Community Facilities & Services chapter
• Draft review of Housing chapter

Easton Staff Development Review

The Easton Staff Development Review is discussing two sketch plan reviews: a commercial training building at 52 S. Washington Street and a planned unit development with 365 residential units and two commercial buildings on Technology Drive and I-Way Court. These are preliminary conceptual reviews for the proposed projects.

• Sketch PUD review for 365 residential units and two commercial buildings on Technology Drive and I-Way Court (Lane Engineering LLC)
• Sketch site plan review for commercial training building at 52 S. Washington Street (Rauch Inc.)
• Properties involved: 9684, 9778, 9783, 9687 Technology Drive & 29001, 29004 I-Way Court
• Location at 52 S. Washington Street is Foundation of Hope
• Both projects include stormwater management facilities

Park Advisory Board

The Park Advisory Board is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, updates, and remarks. There are no public hearings, rezonings, or contracts on the agenda. A closed session is possible.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three applications for special exceptions in the Central Business and Commercial General districts. These requests involve changes to residential unit counts, a new liquor store, and a short-term rental use.

• Request to increase units from six to seven at 201 E. Dover Street
• Special Exception request for a liquor store at 219 Marlboro Avenue #14
• Special Exception request for short-term housing at 218 Bay Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three Special Exception applications. C&C Architecture was granted permission to add a seventh mansion‑apartment unit at 201 E. Dover Street, conditional on obtaining a building permit by May 20 2027. Hair O’ the Dog Wine & Spirits received approval to operate a liquor store at 219 Marlboro Avenue #14, conditional on a Certificate of Occupancy by May 20 2027. JL‑ML, LLC was approved for short‑term housing at 218 Bay Street, conditional on a Rental Housing License within 90 days and an affidavit confirming primary residence.

• Approved Special Exception for C&C Architecture (mansion apartment) – vote 3‑0
• Approved Special Exception for Hair O’ the Dog Wine & Spirits (liquor store) – vote 3‑0
• Approved Special Exception for JL‑ML, LLC (short‑term housing) – vote 3‑0

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will consider approving minutes from April 15, discuss new business including donations and a project update for Chapel Farms, and move into closed session to review individual finances for the Renovation Program. They will also discuss the Purchase Program for 125 Locust Lane marketing and potential home purchase assistance, and old business such as the Housing Task Force report and several properties including 13/15/17 Locust Lane and the annexed property on Rt. 50.

• Closed session to review individual finances for Renovation Program participants: Broadway-Otis, Dawson-James, Robinson-Roy, Jenkins-Lynne, Lewis-Bonnie, Jackson-Tom/Jim, Johnson-Tom/Lynn, Perez/Sanchez-Roy
• New business: Donations from Rick and Rob Morris (Dri Guys Contractor), TIS, Marilyn Neale NSC, and updated Chapel Farms project
• Purchase Program: Marketing of 125 Locust Lane and possible 305 South Street property, plus Home Purchase Assistance
• Old business: Housing Task Force report, potential Habitat for Humanity involvement at 13/15/17 Locust Lane, and properties between Chapel Farms & Rt. 50, annexed Rt. 50 property, Gannon's Range, apartments on Elliott Rd, Chesapeake Neighbors

Town Council

The Easton Town Council will hold a workshop on the Wallace Montgomery Complete Streets & Safety study at 4:30 PM, followed by the regular meeting at 5:30 PM. The council will administer the oath of office to three elected council members: President Don Abbatiello, Councilmember Robert Rankin, and Councilmember Rev. Elmer Davis, Jr. The agenda includes updates on the stormdrain system condition and the Easton Economic Development Corporation's 2nd quarter report. A public hearing is scheduled for the Carols by Candlelight event on November 29, 2025.

• Workshop on Wallace Montgomery Complete Streets & Safety study
• Oath of office for Council President Don Abbatiello, Councilmember Robert Rankin, Rev. Elmer Davis, Jr.
• Stormdrain system condition update from Engineering Department
• Public assembly event: Carols by Candlelight on November 29, 2025
• 2nd Quarter Easton Economic Development Corporation Report

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously approved a public assembly event, Carols by Candlelight, to be held on the south side of Harrison Street on November 29, 2025. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Carols by Candlelight public assembly event for 11/29/25 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an application from Lowe's Home Centers to amend a display plan for outside storage. The body will also discuss zoning text amendments regarding seafood processing and revisions to the Planned Redevelopment Overlay District.

• Lowe's Home Centers request for 16 permanent storage spaces and a 39-space parking waiver at 501 Glebe Road
• Sketch plat modification for Cooke's Hope subdivision (Phase VII)
• Planned Redevelopment Overlay District (PRD) revisions
• Proposed Zoning and Subdivision Text Amendments for Seafood Processing

The commission voted to table Lowe’s Home Centers’ amendment to its storage plan and a parking waiver request. It also approved the 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report for submission to the state. The commission found the Cooke’s Hope Phase VII sketch‑plat changes to be a non‑material amendment. Finally, it forwarded a recommendation to the Town Council opposing the proposed amendment to the seafood processing supplemental standards.

• Tabled Lowe’s amendment and parking waiver request (vote 4-0-1)
• Approved 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report (vote 4-0-1)
• Approved April 17, 2025 Decision Summary (vote 3-0-1)
• Determined Cooke’s Hope Phase VII sketch‑plat modifications are non‑material amendment
• Forwarded recommendation to Town Council against seafood processing amendment (vote 4-0-1)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review several applications for exterior alterations, including a new second-floor addition at 128 S. West Street (Phase 1a&b), a rear deck at 31 S. Aurora Street, and roof and window replacements. The agenda also includes enforcement actions for unpermitted work at 100 Port Street and 105 Goldsborough Street.

• New second-floor addition at 128 S. West Street (application 2025-1441 / HD 25-31) – previously granted Certificates of Appropriateness in 2022 and 2024
• Exterior alterations at 300 Talbot Street (For All Seasons) – door replacement, rooftop HVAC units, and nine flat skylights
• Unpermitted vinyl window installation at 100 Port Street – replacement of two windows without permit or Certificate of Appropriateness
• Order to Restore at 105 Goldsborough Street – review of proposed mitigation after unauthorized removal of windows, door, and trim
• Emergency approvals for HVAC replacement at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (313 Goldsborough Street) and TPO roof replacement at 405 S. Harrison Street

The Historic District Commission approved the Phase 1 and Phase 2 restoration of 128 S. West Street with specific conditions. It also approved a rear deck at 31 S. Aurora Street, exterior alterations for Rauch Inc., and a rear‑deck project for Gant & Associates. The earlier application for 4 N. Washington Street was approved subject to conditions.

• Approved 128 S. West Street restoration (Phase 1 & 2) with conditions (5‑0‑1)
• Approved rear deck at 31 S. Aurora Street as submitted (5‑0‑1)
• Approved exterior alterations for Rauch Inc. as submitted (5‑0‑1)
• Approved rear‑deck project for Gant & Associates as submitted (5‑0‑1)
• Approved alterations to 4 N. Washington Street with conditions (4‑0‑1‑1)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget and then consider ordinances adopting the budget, setting the property tax levy, and amending zoning standards for seafood processing. A resolution revising town license and permit fees will also be voted on. Additionally, three public assembly requests are on the agenda, including an appeal for a holiday event.

• Public hearing on fiscal year 2025-2026 budget at 5:40 PM
• Ord. 839: ordinance adopting the FY 2025/2026 town budget
• Ord. 841: ordinance setting the tax levy and interest for delinquent bills for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
• Ord. 842: zoning code amendment revising supplemental standards for seafood processing use
• Res. 6206: resolution revising the town's license, application, permit, inspection, and other fees

The council unanimously approved the FY 2025‑2026 town budget (Ord. 839) and the accompanying tax levy ordinance (Ord. 841). Council members also appointed Andrew Kitzrow as Town Manager and approved his employment contract. Public assembly requests for the high school senior parade and the summer concert series were approved, while the appeal for the Carols by Candlelight event was denied. Invoices totaling $2,349,927.67 for April were approved.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Andrew Kitzrow as Town Manager (unanimous)
• Approved public assembly for EHS Senior Parade (unanimous)
• Approved public assembly for Outdoor Summer Concert Series (unanimous)
• Denied appeal for Carols by Candlelight event (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 839 establishing FY 2025/2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 841 authorizing tax levy for ordinary expenses and bond payments (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $2,349,927.67 (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review two certificate-of-appropriateness applications: a front porch roof replacement at 38 S. Aurora Street and a flat roof replacement at the Avalon Theatre (40 E. Dover Street). The commission will also continue a discussion on property maintenance standards in the historic district. Minutes from the April 14 meeting are scheduled for approval.

• Application 2025-1419 / HD 25-22: front porch roof replacement at 38 S. Aurora Street (Mid-Shore Exteriors LLC).
• Application 2025-1432 / HD 25-28: flat roof replacement at 40 E. Dover Street (Avalon Theatre) by F.A. Taylor Company.
• Continued discussion on property maintenance within the historic district.
• Approval of decision summary from April 14, 2025 meeting.

The Historic District Commission approved two roof renovation requests: a self‑adhering membrane roof at 38 S. Aurora Street and a series of flat‑roof alterations at 40 E. Dover Street. Both motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0‑2 vote, with Commissioners Bateman and Stuart absent. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and a prior decision summary, and announced the cancellation of the May 26 meeting.

• Approved roof membrane replacement at 38 S. Aurora St. (4‑0‑2)
• Approved flat‑roof alterations at 40 E. Dover St. (4‑0‑2)
• Approved April 28 agenda summary (4‑0‑2)
• Approved April 14 decision summary (4‑0‑2)
• Canceled May 26, 2025 Historic District Commission meeting (no vote)

Park Advisory Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will meet to approve minutes and receive updates from the Mayor, Town Engineer, and Director of Parks and Recreation.

Town Council

The Town Council will review the FY2025/26 budget presentation and consider ordinances to establish the budget and set taxation levels. The meeting includes a discussion on a budget shortfall with the Neighborhood Service Center and the acceptance of an audit by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.

• Ord. No. 839: Establishing the Town Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26
• Ord. No. 841: Raising funds by taxation for town expenses and bond payments
• Ord. No. 840: Amending Town Code to add campaign finance provisions
• Acceptance of the audit presented by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
• Confirmation of appointment to the Waterfowl Festival Commission

The council voted 4‑1 to keep Ordinance 840, which adds campaign‑finance provisions, on the agenda for introduction. Minutes from five recent meetings were approved unanimously, and Dennis Cassidy was confirmed to the Waterfowl Festival Commission. The audited financial statements prepared by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP were accepted, and a budget public hearing was scheduled for May 5, 2025. Additional workshops on May 19 were set to discuss the ordinance.

• Ordinance 840 remains on agenda for introduction (vote 4‑1)
• Approved minutes of March 26, March 27, March 31, April 2, and April 7 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Dennis Cassidy appointment to Waterfowl Festival Commission (unanimous)
• Accepted audited financial statements from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (motion carried)
• Scheduled Budget Public Hearing for May 5, 2025 at 5:40 p.m. (set by President Gunsallus)
• Set workshop on May 19 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss Ordinance 840 (scheduled)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on architectural approval for converting 8275 Ocean Gateway into a Zaxby's fast-food restaurant. The commission will also discuss developing pattern books and design guidelines, continue updating the comprehensive plan, and receive a legislative update.

• Architectural approval for redevelopment of 8275 Ocean Gateway into Zaxby's fast-food (Application 2025-1391)
• Discussion on pattern books and design guidelines with Jay Corvan
• Continued discussion on Comprehensive Plan Update
• Legislative update

The commission unanimously approved the supplemental waiver requests for the Zaxbys fast‑food project at 8275 Ocean Gateway (4‑0). The architectural approval for the project was tabled by a 4‑0 vote, with the applicant asked to provide colored elevations. The commission also approved the March 20 decision summary with amendments by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved supplemental waiver requests for Zaxbys fast‑food project (4‑0)
• Tabled architectural approval for Zaxbys project (4‑0)
• Approved March 20 decision summary with amendments (5‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. One seeks permission for a second freestanding monument sign at the entrance of the Four Seasons subdivision on Dutchman's Lane to improve visibility for travelers. The other seeks a variance to build a 66-inch fence with lattice, exceeding the 4-foot height limit for front yards on Hope Circle.

• Variance request to install a second freestanding monument sign at 29434 Dutchman's Lane (Four Seasons), citing Section 28-1101.7.B.5
• Variance request to construct a 66-inch fence with 18-inch lattice at 28708 Hope Circle, exceeding the 4-foot front-yard fence height limit (Section 28-1006.D.1)

The Board of Zoning Appeals adopted the February 18, 2025 Decision Summary by a 3‑0 vote. It approved a variance for Lane Engineering LLC to install two 9‑sq‑ft freestanding signs at Dutchman’s Lane and Four Seasons Boulevard, also by a 3‑0 vote. It approved a variance for Beverly Rohman to exceed the 4‑ft front‑yard fence height limit, again by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:31 a.m.

• Approved February 18, 2025 Decision Summary (3‑0)
• Approved variance V‑1410/V‑25‑02 for Lane Engineering LLC signage (3‑0)
• Approved variance V‑1421/V‑25‑03 for Beverly Rohman fence height (3‑0)

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will approve minutes from April 1, 2025, and discuss updates on the Chapel Farms development, potential TIS-NSC donations, and scheduling for the Attainable Housing Task Force and Inclusionary Zoning. The commission will also move into closed session to review individual finances for the renovation program. The purchase program includes marketing for 125 Locust Lane and discussion of home purchase assistance.

• Chapel Farms development update
• Potential TIS-NSC donations
• Discussion of Attainable Housing Task Force and Inclusionary Zoning scheduling
• Closed session to review individual renovation finances (Broadway, Dawson, Robinson, etc.)
• Purchase program: marketing for 125 Locust Lane and potential 305 South Street discussion

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider demolition of a historic outbuilding and new construction at 210 Brooklettes Avenue, and replacement of porch posts, railing, and windows at 10 Thoroughgood Lane. New business includes porch roof replacement at 38 S. Aurora Street and exterior modifications at 105 W. Glenwood Avenue. The commission will also discuss developing pattern books and design guidelines.

• Application 2025-1378: Demolition of historic outbuilding and new construction at 210 Brooklettes Avenue
• Application 2025-1402: Replacement of porch posts, railing, balusters, and windows at 10 Thoroughgood Lane
• Application 2025-1419: Replacement of front porch roof at 38 S. Aurora Street
• Application 2025-1428: Exterior modifications including roof, windows, siding, door, and HVAC at 105 W. Glenwood Avenue
• Discussion on Pattern Books and Design Guidelines with Jay Corvan

The Historic District Commission approved the agenda summary and two project applications, including Eric Vance’s garage demolition and new construction and Andrew Becker’s exterior alterations. It tabled two other applications pending further information. The commission also approved the March 24, 2025 decision summary and gave administrative approval for a roof replacement with conditions.

• Approved agenda summary (5-0-1)
• Approved Eric Vance garage demolition and new garage (4-0-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved Andrew Becker exterior alterations (5-0-1)
• Tabled Mid-Shore Exteriors LLC roof replacement application (5-0-1)
• Tabled LFB Investments LLC renovation and addition application (5-0-1)
• Approved March 24, 2025 Decision Summary (5-0-1)
• Administratively approved Mid-Shore Exteriors roof replacement (subject to condition)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider Ordinance No. 837 to accept a park and various roads from Easton Village on the Tred Avon River. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, proclamations, appointments to the Waterfowl Festival Commission, and review of $1,285,707.41 in invoices. Presentations include awards for the St. Patrick's Day Parade and proclamations for Roger Bollman, the DAR chapter, and Parkinson's awareness.

• Ordinance No. 837 accepting a park and roads from Easton Village LLC
• Confirmation of appointments to Waterfowl Festival Commission
• Public assembly events: Elk's Parade (June 29) and Carols by Candlelight (Nov 29)
• Review of invoices totaling $1,285,707.41
• Proclamations honoring Roger Bollman, DAR Chapter, and Parkinson's awareness

The council approved Ordinance No. 837, authorizing Easton to accept a park and several roads, and directed the town engineer to install lighting and signage within 30 days. The Waterfowl Festival Commission appointments were confirmed for three‑year terms. Invoices totaling $1,285,707.41 were approved. The Annual Elk's Parade was approved, while the Carols by Candlelight event was tabled.

• Ordinance No. 837 passed unanimously with a 30‑day lighting and signage directive
• Waterfowl Festival Commission appointments confirmed unanimously
• Invoices $1,285,707.41 approved unanimously
• Annual Elk's Parade approved unanimously
• Carols by Candlelight event tabled (no vote recorded)
• March 18, 2025 meeting minutes approved unanimously
• Closed session motion on personnel approved unanimously
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Town Council

The council met for a budget workshop and discussed departmental budgets, staffing changes, and upcoming projects. Members from Facilities, Planning and Zoning, HR, Finance, and other offices presented information. No votes, approvals, or formal actions were recorded during the meeting. The session adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

Affordable Housing Commission

The Easton Affordable Housing Commission will review updates on Chapel Farms and the Renovation Program, including individual finances in closed session. The agenda also lists potential donations and updates on properties like 125 Locust Lane and 305 South Street.

• Approval of March 19, 2025 minutes
• Chapel Farms Update and Inclusionary Zoning discussion
• Closed session to review individual finances for renovation program applicants
• 125 Locust Lane marketing update
• Potential donations and property updates (Chesapeake Neighbors, Gannon's Range)

General

The Town Council and County representatives reviewed the U.S. Department of Commerce Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (EDA) grant application for a $20 million water‑main, pump‑station and force‑main project serving the hospital. Speakers described the grant scope, potential job creation, and the need for a council support letter. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

Town Council

The Town Council held a budget workshop covering engineering, public works, parks and recreation, and information technology. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on budget items were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a motion from Mr. Abbatiello, seconded by Rev. Davis, and carried unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The Easton Town Council held a budget workshop on March 26, 2025, discussing economic development, fire, building, and police department matters. No formal approvals, denials, or budget changes were enacted during the meeting. The workshop was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned budget workshop (unanimous)

Park Advisory Board

The Park Advisory Board is meeting on March 25, 2025, with an agenda consisting entirely of standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, updates, and remarks. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed. The agenda notes the possibility of a closed session for part of the meeting.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Acknowledgement and items from visitors
• Updates from Mayor, Town Engineer, and Director of Parks and Recreation
• Items from Park Board members and remarks by Chairperson
• Next meeting scheduled for April 22, 2025

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review four standard applications and two roof replacement requests. Items include a sign pole for Easton Advanced Aesthetics, a mural and signs for Washington Street Pub, a deck replacement, and window replacements. Also on the agenda are an administrative in-kind roof replacement and an emergency roof replacement.

• Installation of a 30" x 15" sign pole at 120 N. West Street (Easton Advanced Aesthetics)
• Installation of a 90" x 44" painted PVC mural and two arched signs at 20 N. Washington Street (Washington Street Pub)
• Replacement of existing deck at 303 S. Aurora Street (Philip Bernot)
• Replacement of existing front windows and window panes at 38 S. Aurora Street (Shore Projects LLC)
• Emergency flat membrane roof replacement at 322 South Lane (Town and Country Roofing)

The commission approved a post‑mounted sign at 120 N. West Street, a deck replacement at 303 S. Aurora Street, and storefront alterations at 38 S. Aurora Street, each by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved three wall‑mounted signs at 20 N. Washington Street, subject to conditions limiting the sign area to 24 sq ft, with a 5‑0‑1 vote. No public comments were received on any of the applications.

• Approved post‑mounted sign at 120 N. West Street (6‑0)
• Approved three wall‑mounted signs at 20 N. Washington Street, subject to area limit (5‑0‑1)
• Approved demolition and replacement of rear deck at 303 S. Aurora Street (6‑0)
• Approved amended storefront alterations at 38 S. Aurora Street (6‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on several development applications, including a fast-food conversion at 8275 Ocean Gateway with requested waivers from landscaping and bufferyard requirements. Other items include a bufferyard waiver for Easton Volunteer Fire Department, sketch plan approval for pole buildings on Mary's Court, and an amendment to a signage plan for Far Eastern Shore Winery. The commission will also discuss developing pattern books and design guidelines for future development.

• Architectural approval for redeveloping 8275 Ocean Gateway as a Zaxbys fast-food establishment, with waivers from bufferyard and landscaping requirements
• Supplemental waiver request from minimum bufferyard requirements for intense land uses at 9095 Mistletoe Drive (Easton Volunteer Fire Dept.)
• Sketch site plan approval for two pole buildings with stormwater management at 28580 Mary's Court (Somerset Well Drilling)
• Amendment to a previously approved master signage plan for Far Eastern Shore Winery at 8370 & 8374 Ocean Gateway
• Discussion on developing pattern books and design guidelines for development

The commission approved an amended master signage plan for Far Eastern Shore Winery with a condition to obtain building permits. It approved Rauch Inc.'s request for a landscape and buffer waiver, requiring a revised site plan before any tree removal. The commission also approved Lane Engineering's sketch site plan and supplemental waiver, each with multiple conditions, and tabled a separate architectural approval request pending revised elevations.

• Approved amended master signage plan for Far Eastern Shore Winery, condition to obtain building permits (4-0-1)
• Approved Rauch Inc. landscape and buffer waiver, condition to submit revised site plan before tree removal (4-0-1)
• Approved Lane Engineering sketch site plan and architecture, three conditions including ESDR comments and Critical Area coordination (4-0-1)
• Approved Lane Engineering supplemental waiver for 8275 Ocean Gateway, conditions for ESDR comments and health/building permits (4-0-1)
• Tabled Lane Engineering architectural approval request; applicant to return with colored elevations (4-0-1)

Affordable Housing Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss housing initiatives, including inclusionary zoning and the Attainable Housing Task Force. The body will enter a closed session to review individual finances for the renovation program. Discussions will also cover specific property acquisitions and assistance programs.

• Discussion of Chapel Farms and property between Chapel Farms and Rt 50
• Review of inclusionary zoning and Attainable Housing Task Force
• Closed session review of individual finances for renovation program participants
• Status of 125 Locust Lane contract and 305 South Street
• Review of 13/15/17 Locust Lane regarding Habitat

Town Council

The Easton Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 837, which would authorize the town to accept a park and several roads from Easton Village, LLC. The council will also vote on a bid for property maintenance services and approve a series of upcoming public assembly events. In addition, invoices totaling $1,163,767.50 for February 2025 will be reviewed.

• Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 837 to accept park and roads from Easton Village, LLC
• Approval of Property Maintenance Services bid to enforce town codes
• Approval of upcoming public assembly events (Academy Art Museum Bugatti on Wheels, 2025 Farmer's Market, Bluepoint Hospitality Group First Responder's Month Kickoff, 2025 Plein Air, Hispanic Heritage Month Event)
• Review of invoices from 2/5/2025 through 2/26/2025 totaling $1,163,767.50

Tree Board

The Easton Tree Board will discuss spring plantings for fiscal year 2025 and planting on town property inside the sidewalk. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion items.

• Spring Plantings for FY 2025
• Planting on Town Property Inside the Sidewalk

Historic District Commission

The Easton Historic District Commission will consider several applications, including a new two-story garage with an accessory dwelling unit at 311 August Street, for which the Board of Zoning Appeals previously granted a variance and special exception. Other items include alterations to a historic garage at 210 Brookletts Avenue, a revision to a fire escape at 5 South Street, roof and siding replacement at 10 Thoroughgood Lane, and an exterior renovation/demolition at 107-109 S. Washington Street. The commission will also discuss property maintenance and approve minutes from the February 24 meeting.

• New construction of a two-story garage with accessory dwelling unit at 311 August Street
• Alterations to a historic garage at 210 Brookletts Avenue
• Revision to previously approved emergency egress fire escape at 5 South Street
• Replacement of standing seam roof, chimney repair, and siding replacement at 10 Thoroughgood Lane
• Revision to exterior renovation and demolition of rear contributing structure at 107-109 S. Washington Street

Affordable Housing Commission

The commission will discuss inclusionary zoning and the Attainable Housing Task Force. Members will enter a closed session to review individual finances for the renovation program and discuss contracts for property purchases.

• Review of inclusionary zoning
• Closed session to review individual finances for renovation program
• Contract status for 125 Locust Lane
• Discussion of 305 South Street
• Update on 13/15/17 S Locust Lane regarding Habitat

Town Council

The Easton Town Council will consider Ordinance No. 837 to accept a park and various roads from Easton Village on the Tred Avon River. The meeting also includes a workshop on the Planned Redevelopment Overlay District and re-appointments to the Board of Canvassers and Easton Utilities Commission. Public participation is invited.

• Workshop on Planned Redevelopment (PR) Overlay District options
• Ordinance No. 837 to accept a park and roads from Easton Village LLC
• Re-appointment of Board of Canvassers for two-year term
• Confirmation of Pete Lesher to Easton Utilities Commission for six-year term

Easton Staff Development Review

The Staff Development Review will discuss two sketch site plan applications submitted by Lane Engineering LLC. The body is reviewing proposed facility improvements and a property redevelopment.

• Sketch site plan for two 3-sided pole buildings and stormwater facilities at 28580 Mary's Court
• Sketch site plan for redevelopment of 8275 Ocean Gateway into a Zaxbys fast-food establishment

Park Advisory Board

The Park Advisory Board meeting on February 24, 2025, consists of standard procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, updates, and member remarks. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed. The next meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2025.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Updates from Mayor, Town Engineer, and Director of Parks and Recreation
• Next meeting: March 24, 2025

Historic District Commission

The Commission will consider applications for new construction and exterior repairs within the historic district. Members will also discuss property maintenance requirements with the Building Inspection Department.

• New construction to existing garage at 210 Brookletts Avenue
• Sidewalk repair at 30 N. Harrison Street
• Replacement of four exterior doors at 14 S. Harrison Street
• HVAC installations at 405 S. Harrison Street and 212 Brookletts Avenue
• Asphalt shingle replacement at 10 Thoroughgood Lane

General

The Easton Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review a draft chapter on Parks, Recreation and Open Space. The meeting is informal with no public comment period; written feedback can be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department.

• Draft review of Parks, Recreation & Open Space chapter

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider sketch site plan approval for a mixed commercial and residential development at 505 Brookletts Avenue (Easton Crossing), including a waiver from landscaping and bufferyard requirements. They will also review a sketch site plan for a public boat ramp with associated improvements at Easton Point Park (801 Port Street) and discuss pattern books and Planned Redevelopment Overlay District revisions.

• Sketch site plan for mixed-use buildings, parking, and open space at 505 Brookletts Avenue (Easton Crossing, LLC), with a supplemental waiver from landscaping and bufferyard requirements
• Sketch site plan for a public boat ramp, parking, sidewalk, stormwater management, and restroom facilities at Easton Point Park (801 Port Street)
• Relocation of the existing monument sign at Talbot County Community Center (10028 Ocean Gateway)
• Design review of mechanical equipment screening at Rise Up Coffee Roasters (625 Dover Road)
• Discussion on developing pattern books for development and revisions to the Planned Redevelopment Overlay District

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request to build a garage with a second-floor accessory dwelling unit. The applicant is also seeking a variance regarding the minimum 8-foot side setback requirement in the R-7A zoning district.

• Special Exception request for an accessory dwelling unit at 311 August Street
• Variance request for the 8-foot side setback at 311 August Street

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will discuss new business including an update on the Affordable Housing Bank (AHB) fund, Chapel Farms, and the Attainable Housing Task Force. They also plan to review inclusionary zoning and annexation matters with Talbot County. The meeting includes a closed session to review individual finances for multiple renovation program participants, and updates on purchase program properties such as 125 Locust Lane and 305 South Street.

• AHB fund update from February 11, 2025 meeting
• Chapel Farms project discussion
• Inclusionary Zoning and Annexation with Talbot County set for March
• Closed session to review individual finances for 10 renovation program cases
• 125 Locust Lane needs a buyer; 305 South Street and Home Purchase Assistance discussed

Town Council

The Easton Town Council will vote on a zoning certificate granting a 90-minute extension to the noise ordinance for a special event at Hummingbird Inn. They will also consider confirming Joshua Startt to the Historic District Commission and accepting the Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Public hearings will be held for the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Potato Race (March 17) and a religious procession (June 22).

• Zoning certificate for 90-minute extension to 10 p.m. noise ordinance for special event at Hummingbird Inn
• Confirmation of Joshua Startt to Historic District Commission
• Acceptance of Strategic Highway Safety Plan
• Public Assembly Event: St. Patrick's Day Parade and Potato Race on 3/17/25
• Public Assembly Event: Religious Procession SSPP Church on 6/22/25

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review three applications: a hanging sign and door replacement at 22 N. Harrison Street, door replacements at 14 S. Harrison Street, and an HVAC installation at 205 Talbot Street. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Application 2025-1385/HD 25-07: Eat Sprout requests installation of a 2x3 hanging sign and exterior door replacement at 22 N. Harrison Street.
• Application 2025-1386/HD 25-08: Town of Easton requests replacement of four exterior doors at 14 S. Harrison Street.
• Application 2025-1393/HD 25-09: Flow Heating and Cooling requests HVAC installation at 205 Talbot Street.
• Approval of Draft Decision Summary from January 27, 2025 meeting.

Affordable Housing Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss inclusionary zoning and the Attainable Housing Task Force. The body will review individual finances for the renovation program in a closed session and discuss purchase options for properties on Locust Lane and South Street.

• Inclusionary Zoning proposal to Council
• Renovation program reviews for properties on Broadway, Dawson, Robinson, Johnson, Lewis, Jackson, Beckstead, and Jenkins
• Buyer search for 125 Locust Lane
• Discussion of 305 South Street
• Status of 13/15/17 Locust Lane regarding Habitat

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a workshop on annexations and set a future workshop for a draft Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance. The meeting also includes a second reading of Ordinance No. 838 updating ethics provisions, a request to use impact fees for a fire department UTV, approval of $1.57 million in invoices, and scheduling of several public assembly events.

• 4:30 PM workshop on annexations
• Set workshop for draft Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance
• Ordinance No. 838 amending Chapter 2 Article VI ethics provisions
• Request to expend impact fees for Polaris Pro XD UTV for EVFD trails response
• Invoices from 1/8/25-1/29/25 totaling $1,571,361.41

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider several applications, including a request for emergency flat‑membrane roof and HVAC replacement at 134 N. Washington Street. Other items include step replacement at 516 & 518 August Street, an asphalt shingle roof replacement at 317 August Street, and an HVAC installation request at 46 Pennsylvania Avenue. The meeting will also approve the agenda, minutes, and a draft decision summary from the January 13 meeting.

• Application 2025‑1375: emergency flat‑membrane roof and HVAC replacement at 134 N. Washington St. (CB district)
• Application 2025‑1374: replacement of existing steps and landings at 516 & 518 August St. (CB district)
• Application 2025‑1380: in‑kind asphalt shingle roof replacement at 317 August St. (R‑7A district)
• Application 2025‑1384: HVAC installation request at 46 Pennsylvania Ave.
• Approval of agenda, minutes, and draft decision summary from Jan 13, 2025

General

The Easton Planning Commission will conduct an informal workshop with no scheduled public comment. Commissioners will discuss development planning with the Talbot County Planning Commission and review draft chapters on Historic Preservation, Sensitive Areas, Water Resources, Parks, Recreation & Open Space, and Sustainability.

• Workshop format with no scheduled public comment; written feedback to [email protected]
• Discussion with Talbot County Planning Commission on development planning
• Draft review of Historic Preservation chapter
• Draft review of Sensitive Areas chapter
• Draft review of Water Resources, Parks, Rec & Open Space, and Sustainability chapters

Easton Staff Development Review

The Easton Staff Development Review will discuss three sketch site plan applications. These include a public boat ramp and two commercial or residential projects.

• Sketch site plan for two 3-sided pole buildings at 28580 Mary's Court
• Sketch site plan for mixed commercial and residential buildings at 505 Brookletts Avenue
• Sketch review for a public boat ramp, parking, and restrooms at 801 Port Street

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will review minutes from December 2024 and discuss new business including the Chapel Farms project, Home Purchase Assistance, and the Renovation Program. The meeting will also include a closed session to review individual finances and address the purchase of properties at 125 Locust Lane.

• Approval of December 2024 meeting minutes
• Chapel Farms Borrowers Certification & Authorization
• Home Purchase Assistance - MSBR-Lenders-$6,000
• Closed session to review individual finances
• Properties for sale: 125 Locust Lane, 305 South Street, 308 South Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special exception request from Driller Ventures, LLC to operate a cannabis dispensary at 8171 Elliott Road in the Commercial General (CG) zone. The board may vote to approve or deny the application. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting.

• Application SE-1364 / SE 25-01 for a cannabis dispensary at 8171 Elliott Road (Tax Map 0109, Grid 00EA, Parcel 4582, Lot 3-R) in the CG zoning district
• Special exception requested under Section 28-1303.5 B and Table 2.1, use 603.1
• Applicant: Driller Ventures, LLC, represented by Anthony P. Kupersmith, Esq.
• Approval of draft decision summary from December 17, 2024 meeting

Town Council

The Town Council will review the Wallace Montgomery Complete Streets & Safety Plan and a proposal for new 4-way stops. The body will also consider updates to the town's ethics provisions and a grass cutting contract.

• Resolution No. 6204: 4-way stops at Brookletts Avenue and Harrison Street and Brookletts Avenue and Hanson Street
• Ord. 838: Update to Town of Easton Code ethics provisions
• Acceptance of 2025-2027 Grass Cutting Bid from Good Life
• Review of invoices from 12/4/24 thru 12/30/24 totaling $1,897,505.14
• Public comment from Zebulon "Hoppy" Stafford regarding rental inspection fees

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review eight applications for property modifications, including roof replacements and new construction. The body will also hold its annual election for Chair and Vice-Chair and discuss the enforcement of demolition by neglect.

• New construction and tree removal at 521 August Street (the Laura House)
• Installation of emergency egress fire escape at 5 South Street
• Signage and fencing installation at 30 N. Harrison Street (Framptom Funeral Home)
• Full roof and railing replacement at 308 Needwood Avenue
• Annual election for Chair and Vice-Chair