Westminster public meetings in 2021

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council approved two zoning ordinances: one adding 'satellite automobile storage' as a special exception use in certain zones, and another allowing a one-year extension for approved site plans. They also adopted resolutions for the City Tree Plan and an amendment to the Housing Authority's Administrative Plan. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved Ordinance No. 938 adding satellite automobile storage as a special exception use (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 939 allowing one-year extension for approved site plans (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-09 adopting the City Tree Plan (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-10 amending the Housing Authority's Administrative Plan (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 15 and Nov 22 meetings (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including PWA No. 1149 – Abbey Place (4-0)
• Voted to go into closed session for personnel and legal matters (4-0)

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review the proposed plat for Section VI of the Stonegate development. The agenda also includes summaries of the previous meetings held on November 11 and November 18, 2021. No other substantive items are listed.

• Stonegate proposed plat for Section VI

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the proposed Final Plat F-18-80 for Stonegate Section VI, waiving condition 2 that required a roadway connection from the development to Woodside Drive. The decision was based on a prior March 12, 2020 approval that allowed a Temporary T-Turnaround instead. The motion passed 3-0.

• Approved meeting summary from November 11, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved meeting summary from November 18, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved short recess to review applicant documentation (3-0)
• Approved Final Plat F-18-80 for Stonegate Section VI without condition 2 for Woodside Drive connection (3-0)

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Westminster Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several public safety topics, including mandates from the Maryland Attorney General's Office, collaboration with the Carroll County Health Department on overdose response, and updates on body-worn camera grants. The committee will also review recent arrests, proactive enforcement operations, and theft mitigation efforts at Walmart.

• Maryland Attorney General's Office Independent Investigations Division mandates
• Overdose response collaboration with Carroll County Health Department
• Body-worn camera grants update
• Thefts from auto arrests
• Walmart theft mitigation update

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Westminster Public Works Committee is meeting to receive updates on the PUREWater Westminster, ENR, and I&I projects. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting consists of status reports and other business.

• PUREWater Westminster project update
• ENR project update
• I&I project update

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for December 7, 2021, has been cancelled. There are no items on the agenda, so the meeting will not take place.

Westminster Historic District Commission

The Westminster Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for December 1, 2021, has been canceled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or action, and the listed sections are procedural placeholders only.

• Meeting canceled
• No agenda items

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is a routine meeting agenda for the Westminster Mayor and Common Council. The agenda and council packet are provided as PDF documents, but no specific action items are listed in the text.

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider two specific ordinances, numbered 938 and 939. The provided agenda does not contain the text or details of these ordinances.

• Ordinance No. 938
• Ordinance No. 939

The Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission held a virtual special meeting and voted unanimously (3-0) to forward a favorable recommendation to the Mayor and Common Council on Ordinance No. 938, which would amend the City Zoning Ordinance to allow satellite automobile storage (excluding car washing facilities) as a special exception or permitted use in the Restricted Industrial Zone and repeal Section 164-166F. The commission also voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation on Ordinance No. 939, which would allow a one-year extension for site plans approved between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2022. No public comments were submitted for either hearing.

• Forwarded favorable recommendation on Ordinance No. 938 to allow satellite auto storage in Restricted Industrial Zone (3-0)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation on Ordinance No. 939 to allow one-year extension for site plans approved 2020-2022 (3-0)

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Westminster Personnel Committee will meet to review a staff recommendation for a policy regarding COVID-19. The agenda includes only this new business item, with no other substantive matters listed.

• Review of staff recommendation for a COVID-19 policy

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Public Safety Committee will discuss updates regarding a generator bid and the Pedestrian Safety Initiative. The meeting also includes updates on the Public Information Act and general committee business.

• Generator Bid Update
• Public Information Act Updates
• Pedestrian Safety Initiative

Westminster Administrative Adjustments

The Westminster Administrative Adjustment Board is considering Case No. 21-03, an application for a parking adjustment at Westminster Station (parcels 07-025750 and 07-433149). The board will review the application and staff report to decide whether to grant the requested administrative adjustment.

• Administrative Adjustment Case No. 21-03 for Westminster Station parking
• Parcels 07-025750 and 07-433149 involved
• Staff report prepared for the case

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Mayor and Common Council convened for a special meeting on November 15, 2021. The agenda consisted only of a vote to enter a closed session.

• Vote to enter Closed Session

The Mayor and Common Council held a special closed session meeting on November 15, 2021. The only substantive action was approving the Mayor's appointment of Doug Barber as City Clerk, with a unanimous vote of 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 5:19 pm.

• Approved Mayor's appointment of Doug Barber as City Clerk (4-0)

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review proposed site development plans for a Raising Cane's restaurant and a Valvoline Instant Oil Change, as well as amendments to the Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Proposed site development plan S-20-24 for Raising Cane's at 632 (address incomplete in agenda)
• Proposed site development plan S-20-9 for Valvoline Instant Oil Change
• Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan amendments (triennial update)

The Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission approved the proposed site development plan for Raising Cane's #632, subject to conditions related to landscaping and the Development Design Preferences Manual. The commission also approved the Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan amendments as consistent with the City's Master Plan. The Valvoline Instant Oil Change site plan was deferred to a future meeting pending stormwater approval.

• Approved September 9, 2021 meeting summary (5-0)
• Approved Site Development Plan S-20-24 for Raising Cane's #632 with conditions (5-0)
• Deferred Site Development Plan S-20-9 for Valvoline Instant Oil Change to a future meeting
• Approved Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan amendments as consistent with City's Master Plan (5-0)

Westminster Tree Commission

The Westminster Tree Commission meeting scheduled for November 10, 2021, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is a procedural agenda for the Westminster Mayor & Common Council meeting on November 8, 2021. The only listed items are the agenda and the council packet, with no specific decisions or discussion topics detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda 11 08 2021
• Council Packet 11 08 2021

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Mayor and Common Council are meeting with the District 5 delegation for a general discussion. The city administrator will present priority projects, but no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Staff presentation of priority projects by City Administrator Sara Imhulse
• General discussion with District 5 delegation

Westminster Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is reviewing several applications for historic rehabilitation property tax credits. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding requirements for tax credit applications and a review of a Facade Improvement Program application.

• Tax Credit Application Requirement Discussion
• Historic Rehabilitation Property Tax Credits TC #21-01
• Facade Improvement Program FIP Application for 121 East Main Street
• New Application For Historic Rehabilitation Property Tax Credits

The Westminster Historic District Commission approved a $13,500 facade improvement grant for 121 East Main Street, updated rules to require two cost estimates for projects over $15,000, and approved a revised tax credit application. The commission also voted to request advisory opinions from MHT and HCWHA on the potential demolition of 288 East Main Street. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $13,500 Façade Improvement Program grant for 121 East Main Street (unanimous)
• Updated Rules of Order to require two cost estimates for projects over $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved revised Historic Rehabilitation Property Tax Credit application (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft letter requesting advisory opinion from MHT and HCWHA on 288 East Main Street demolition (unanimous)

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Economic and Community Development Committee will discuss several zoning text amendments, including allowing microbreweries in P-I districts and auction houses in I-R districts, as well as a request for a stand-alone restaurant at Westminster Station Phase II and a proposed car wash. They will also review compliance with the plastic bag ordinance and an amendment to the Housing Authority's Administrative Plan. Other items, such as the sign ordinance and parking study, are listed as placeholders for future discussion.

• Amendment to Housing Authority's Administrative Plan
• Discussion of compliance with plastic bag ordinance
• Text amendment for microbreweries and pub breweries in P-I zoning district (Pipe the Side Brewing Company)
• Text amendment for auction house in I-R zoning district (B&D Auctions, LLC)
• Westminster Station Phase II request for stand-alone restaurant

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for November 2, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The provided document contains only the meeting title and a reference to a council packet. There is no text available describing specific decisions, proposals, or discussions.

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council approved Resolution No. 21-05, which addresses parking requirements for a State's Attorney's Office project, ensuring water availability. The council also introduced two ordinances: No. 940, a budget amendment using ARPA funds and reserves, and No. 939, extending site plan approval deadlines due to COVID-19. A change order for retaining wall repairs at the Diffendal Parking Lot was approved, and the standby generator bid was held over.

• Approved Resolution No. 21-05 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 940 (budget amendment) (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 939 (site plan deadline extension) (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 with Keller Brothers, Inc. for $14,870 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (September 2021 Departmental Operating Reports) (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 11, 2021 (5-0)
• Held over bid for Standby Emergency Generator for WPD

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Mayor and Common Council are holding a strategic planning retreat to discuss strategic planning items. The agenda is minimal and contains only a call to order, a discussion of strategic planning items, and adjournment, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Strategic planning discussion

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Westminster Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the use of Federal American Rescue Plan Funds and items for a budget amendment. The agenda also includes discussion of other pending matters. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Federal American Rescue Plan Funds
• Discussion of items for budget amendment
• Discussion of other pending matters

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 14, 2021, has been cancelled. There are no items on the agenda for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no items for this agenda

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council is meeting to review its agenda and council packet for October 11, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural items, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of agenda for October 11, 2021
• Review of council packet for October 11, 2021

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council approved two construction contracts: a $42,185 bid for locker room renovations at the Family Fitness Center and a $99,650 bid for City Hall roof replacement. The council also introduced Ordinance No. 938, which would allow satellite automobile storage as a special exception in certain zones. A resolution to amend the water and sewer allocation policy for a new State's Attorney's Office was not adopted; the council requested more time to deliberate.

• Approved $42,185 bid from Boulevard Contractors for locker room renovations (5-0)
• Approved $99,650 bid from A.K.J. Inc for City Hall roof replacement (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 938 on satellite automobile storage (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-06 appointing resident agent (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 27, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar for August 2021 departmental reports (5-0)
• Resolution No. 21-05 on water allocation policy not adopted; tabled for further deliberation

Westminster Historic District Commission

The Westminster Historic District Commission is meeting to review pre-construction applications for historic rehabilitation property tax credits (TC 21-01 and TC 21-02), two Facade Improvement Program applications for properties on East Main Street, and a demolition permit for 288 E. Main Street. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting summary.

• Pre-construction application for historic rehabilitation property tax credits TC 21-01
• Pre-construction application for historic rehabilitation property tax credits TC 21-02
• Facade Improvement Program application for 121 East Main Street
• Facade Improvement Program application for 118 East Main Street
• Demolition permit for 288 E. Main Street

The Westminster Historic District Commission approved a pre-construction application for historic rehabilitation property tax credits for 116-118-120 East Main Street, granting the full $352,660 amount on the condition that a steel table be removed from the scope. The commission also approved a $26,330 façade improvement grant for the same property, conditioned on following structural engineering recommendations. Additionally, the commission voted to issue a stop work order for 288 East Main Street after learning demolition began without a permit, and required the owner to obtain a historic structure report before further work.

• Approved $352,660 tax credit for 116-118-120 East Main Street, conditioned on removing steel table (4-0, Wagman recused)
• Approved $26,330 façade improvement grant for 116-118-120 East Main Street, conditioned on structural engineering report (4-0, Wagman recused)
• Approved motion to add $15,000 threshold for second quote in Rules of Order and Procedure (unanimous)
• Approved motion to issue stop work order for 288 East Main Street and follow up with County on permit violations (unanimous)
• Approved motion requiring historic structure report for 288 East Main Street before further work (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Sustainable Communities Application (unanimous)
• Approved September 1, 2021 meeting summary (unanimous)

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Economic and Community Development Committee of the Mayor and Common Council is meeting to discuss unfinished business including the special exception process, satellite automobile sales storage as a new use, and water and sewer allocation policy revisions. They will also consider nuisance properties and the farmers' market budget, and review existing items such as the sign ordinance, water study, downtown parking study, and honeybees.

• Special Exception Process – Planning Commission Review
• Satellite Automobile Sales Storage – New Use
• Water and Sewer Allocation Policy Revision – Water Transfers
• Budget for Farmers’ Market
• Downtown Parking Study

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for October 5, 2021, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice only

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The provided document contains only a meeting notice and a council packet reference without specific item details. There are no descriptions of decisions, proposals, or discussions available in the source text.

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council approved a $100,000 contract for ADA sidewalk ramp improvements and authorized a letter to the Carroll County Delegation requesting support for state funding for Wakefield Valley Park and the Historic Clock Tower Restoration. The meeting also included routine approvals of minutes and a consent calendar item, along with reports from committees and departments.

• Approved minutes of September 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar for Deed for Stormwater Management Facility at Langdon Property (5-0)
• Approved ADA Sidewalk Ramp bid by ECM Corporation, not to exceed $100,000 (5-0)
• Approved letter to Carroll County Delegation requesting support for state funding for Wakefield Valley Park ($2.1M) and Historic Clock Tower Restoration ($400K), authorizing Mayor's signature and presentation on October 6, 2021 (5-0)

Westminster Sign Ordinance Review Committee

The Westminster Sign Ordinance Review Committee is meeting to review the city's current sign ordinance (Article XVII) and discuss the Supreme Court case Reed v. Town of Gilbert, which affects how sign regulations are written. The agenda includes committee member introductions and no old business or minutes to approve.

• Review of current City Sign Ordinance (Article XVII Signs)
• Discussion of Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 576 U.S. 155 (SCOTUS)

The Westminster Sign Ordinance Review Committee met and reviewed the current City Sign Ordinance, discussed the Supreme Court case Reed vs. Town of Gilbert, and agreed to consider examples from other jurisdictions. No formal decisions were made; the city staff will provide a draft sign code for review at the next meeting.

• Reviewed current City Sign Ordinance (Article XVII Signs)
• Discussed incorporating diagrams into new code for clarity
• Agreed to review sign ordinances from Frederick, Columbia, and Ellicott City
• Noted need to regulate flashing and bright signs
• Discussed adding Standards for Renovation Westminster sign regulations into ordinance
• Reviewed Reed vs. Town of Gilbert, requiring content-neutral sign codes
• Staff to provide draft sign code for next meeting
• Staff to send Calvert County sign regulations for reference

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is a procedural agenda for the Westminster Mayor and Common Council meeting on September 13, 2021. It lists only the agenda and council packet documents, with no specific action items or discussion topics provided.

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review the East Middle School Redevelopment Plan. The agenda includes this item for discussion or decision, along with the previous meeting's summary. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of East Middle School Redevelopment Plan
• Approval of August 12, 2021 meeting summary

The provided document is a CivicPlus sign-in page for the Westminster, MD portal, not the actual minutes of the September 9, 2021 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. It contains no record of any decisions, approvals, denials, or discussions. No substantive actions can be reported from this source.

Westminster Tree Commission

The Westminster Tree Commission is meeting to review its agenda, the summary of its June 9, 2021 meeting, and a summary of proposed items for September 2021. The agenda consists solely of document reviews with no specific action items listed.

• Review of Tree Commission Agenda for 9-8-2021
• Review of TC Meeting Summary from 06-09-2021
• Review of September 2021 Summary of Proposed Items

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for September 7, 2021, has been cancelled. There were no items listed on the agenda for this meeting.

Westminster Historic District Commission

The Westminster Historic District Commission is meeting to review an application for historic rehabilitation property tax credits (TC #21-01). The agenda includes this application as the main item, along with previous meeting summaries. No other substantive items are listed.

• Application for Historic Rehabilitation Property Tax Credits TC #21-01

The Westminster Historic District Commission met virtually on September 1, 2021. The Commission voted to continue review of a Historic Rehabilitation Property Tax Credit application (TC#21-01) until the applicant can be present, after concerns were raised about the contractor's missing MHIC license and the lack of multiple quotes. The Commission approved the July 7, 2021 meeting summary unanimously. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting involved discussion of a park dedication ceremony, a demolition request, and signage regulations.

• Approved the July 7, 2021 meeting summary unanimously
• Continued review of Historic Tax Credit application TC#21-01 until the applicant can be present

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Fiber Commission met to conduct introductions and establish its mission and strategic goals. The commission also reviewed the current network footprint and layout of adjacent neighborhoods.

• Establishment of mission and strategic goals
• Review of current network footprint and adjacent neighborhood layouts

Westminster Administrative Adjustments

The Westminster Administrative Adjustments board is meeting to consider Case No. 21-02 for Covalent Spirits. The agenda includes the application and a staff report for this specific zoning adjustment. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Administrative Adjustment Case No. 21-02 for Covalent Spirits (07-059760)

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing Proposed Plat P-21-0053 regarding Meadowbranch Industrial Park 4. The agenda contains only this specific item and related documents.

• Proposed Plat P-21-0053 for Meadowbranch Industrial Park 4

The provided document contains only a sign-in page for the CivicPlus portal and does not include the actual minutes of the Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. No decisions, discussions, or actions are recorded.

Westminster Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

The Recreation and Parks Advisory Board is reviewing recent events and upcoming milestones for local parks. The meeting includes updates on signage for Tahoma Farm Park and the Centennial Monument at Belle Grove Square.

• Tahoma Farm Park ribbon cutting event recap
• Tahoma Farm Park signage discussion
• Belle Grove Square Centennial Monument update
• Belle Grove Square September re-dedication

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider three zoning cases. Case 21-04, involving BGE Leidy Road, has been withdrawn. The board will hear cases 21-05 (1221 Independence Way) and 21-06 (45 Magna Way), with staff reports and a planning commission recommendation available.

• Case 21-04 (BGE Leidy Road) withdrawn
• Case 21-05: 1221 Independence Way application and staff report
• Case 21-06: 45 Magna Way application, staff report, and supplemental report
• Planning and Zoning Commission report and recommendation for cases 21-04, 21-05, 21-06

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception and variance for Tri-County Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. at 45 Magna Way, allowing the existing business to operate legally. The board also accepted the withdrawal of Case No. 21-04 and continued Case No. 21-05 to September 7, 2021, due to an incomplete prehearing statement.

• Approved special exception and variance for Tri-County Roofing at 45 Magna Way (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Case No. 21-04 (3-0)
• Continued Case No. 21-05 to September 7, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved July 6, 2021 meeting summary (3-0)

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

The Westminster Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the allocation of Federal American Rescue Plan Funds. The agenda includes only this discussion item plus general other matters, with no decisions or votes listed.

• Discussion of Federal American Rescue Plan Funds

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

This is a procedural agenda for the Westminster Mayor & Common Council committee meetings. It lists two agenda items, both referencing Economic and Community Development Committee (ECDC) documents for the July 27, 2021 meeting, but provides no details on specific topics, decisions, or proposals.

• ECDC Agenda 07 27 2021
• ECDC Report 07 27 2021

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is a procedural agenda with no listed action items. The Mayor and Common Council are meeting, with the agenda and council packet attached as documents, but no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the text.

• Agenda for July 26, 2021 meeting
• Council packet for July 26, 2021 meeting

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review a proposed site development plan for Runway Self Storage and to consider reports and recommendations for three Board of Zoning Appeals cases (21-04, 21-05, 21-06). The agenda includes these items for discussion or decision.

• Site Development Plan S-19-0002, Runway Self Storage
• BZA Case No. 21-04 report and recommendation
• BZA Case No. 21-05 report and recommendation
• BZA Case No. 21-06 report and recommendation

The provided document is not meeting minutes but a login screen for the CivicPlus portal. It contains no record of any actions, decisions, or discussion by the Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission. No substantive information is available.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is a procedural agenda for the Mayor and Common Council meeting on July 12, 2021. The only listed items are the agenda and the council packet, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed. The meeting appears to be routine, with substantive items likely contained in the packet.

• Council Meeting Agenda (AGENDA 07 12 2021.PDF)
• Council Meeting Packet (COUNCIL PACKET 07 12 21.PDF)

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

This Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was rescheduled from July 8 to July 15, 2021. The agenda contains only standard procedural items with no specific business, rezonings, or contracts listed.

• Meeting rescheduled to Thursday, July 15, 2021
• Virtual meeting via Facebook and WestminsterMD.gov
• Standard agenda items: call to order, minutes, new/old business, comments

Westminster Historic District Commission

The Westminster Historic District Commission is meeting to review a post-construction historic tax credit application for the Myers Building, hold commission elections, and discuss relocating in-person meetings to 45 West Main Street. The agenda also includes summaries of previous informal meetings.

• Myers Building post-construction historic tax credit application TC-20-03
• HDC 2021 commission elections
• Proposal to relocate in-person meetings to 45 West Main Street
• Meeting summaries from May 5 and March 3, 2021

The Westminster Historic District Commission approved a post-construction historic tax credit of $7,215.47 for the Myers Building, based on a project cost of $92,154.72 minus a $20,000 facade grant. The commission also re-elected Kristen McMasters as Chair and Aaron Burroughs as Vice-Chair. Minutes from May 5 and March 3, 2021, were approved unanimously.

• Approved the Myers Building Post Construction Historic Tax Credit Application for $7,215.47
• Approved meeting summaries for May 5, 2021 and March 3, 2021
• Re-elected Kristen McMasters as Chair for a one-year term
• Elected Aaron Burroughs as Vice-Chair for a one-year term

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider two applications: one from BGE regarding Leidy Road and one for 1221 Independence Way. The agenda also includes a staff report on a continuance and prior meeting materials.

• Case No. 21-04: BGE Leidy Road application and prehearing statement (07-001436)
• Case No. 21-05: Application for 1221 Independence Way
• July 2021 staff report on continuance
• Review of April 6, 2021 meeting summary

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals approved continuances for two telecommunications special exception cases (Case No. 21-04 by BGE and Case No. 21-05 by Conewago Contractors Inc.) to August 3, 2021, at 6 PM, due to the Planning and Zoning Commission not yet issuing reports. The board also approved the April 6, 2021 meeting summary. No final decisions were made on the applications.

• Approved the April 6, 2021 meeting summary (3-0).
• Approved a continuance for Case No. 21-04 (BGE telecommunications tower) to August 3, 2021 (3-0).
• Approved a continuance for Case No. 21-05 (Conewago Contractors Inc. telecommunications facility) to August 3, 2021 (3-0).

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is a special Mayor and Common Council meeting agenda for July 2, 2021. The agenda text contains only a placeholder for a PDF document and no listed agenda items, so the meeting appears to be procedural or its substantive business is not detailed in the provided text.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is the agenda for the Westminster Mayor and Common Council meeting on June 14, 2021. The agenda includes an amended version and a council packet, but the specific items to be discussed are not listed in the provided text.

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The minutes for the Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on June 10, 2021, contain only a sign-in page for the CivicPlus portal and no recorded agenda, discussion, or actions. No decisions, approvals, or votes are documented in the provided text.

Westminster Historic District Commission

The Westminster Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for June 2, 2021, has been canceled. There are no items on the agenda, so the meeting will not take place.

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at 6 PM has been cancelled. There are no items on the agenda for this meeting, so the board will not be conducting any public hearings or other business.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special work session meeting. The session focuses on reviewing processes for site development, water and sewer allocations, and text amendments or annexations.

• Review of site development plan review process
• Review of water and sewer allocation application process
• Review of text amendments/annexation process
• Staff reports and presentations

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is a procedural agenda for the Westminster Mayor and Common Council meeting on May 24, 2021. It includes only the agenda and council packet documents, with no specific action items listed.

Westminster Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

The Westminster Recreation and Parks Advisory Board is holding a meeting on May 18, 2021. The agenda contains only a single item: the agenda for that date. No other business is listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is the biennial organizational meeting of the Mayor and Common Council. The agenda includes only the agenda document and the council packet, with no specific action items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, focusing on organization rather than substantive decisions.

• Biennial organizational meeting agenda
• Council packet for May 17, 2021

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing Ordinance 934 regarding solar facilities and an amended site development plan for 1300 Tech Court. The agenda also includes discussions on signage for Weis Markets and the relocation of in-person meetings to 45 West Main Street.

• Ordinance 934 Solar Facilities Public Hearing Report
• Proposed signage for Weis Markets (SDAT No. 07-052383)
• 1300 Tech Court Amended Site Development Plan
• Proposed Plat for Stonegate Section V
• Relocation of in-person meetings to 45 West Main Street

The provided document contains only a sign-in page for the CivicPlus portal and does not include the actual minutes of the Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. No decisions, discussions, or actions are recorded.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This agenda for the Westminster Mayor & Common Council meeting on May 13, 2021, contains only a single item: the adoption of the agenda itself. No substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is a procedural agenda for the Westminster Mayor and Common Council meeting on May 10, 2021. The only listed items are the agenda and the council packet, both provided as PDF documents. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed in the agenda text.

• Agenda 05 10 21 (amended PDF)
• Council Packet 05 10 21 (PDF)

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is a special meeting of the Westminster Mayor and Common Council. The agenda document is provided as a PDF, but no specific items are listed in the text provided, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are not included here.

• Special Mayor and Common Council meeting scheduled for 2021-05-06

Westminster Historic District Commission

The Westminster Historic District Commission is meeting to review its agenda for May 5, 2021, and to consider the summary of its previous meeting held on March 3, 2021. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda text.

• Review of the May 5, 2021 agenda
• Review of the March 3, 2021 meeting summary

The Westminster Historic District Commission did not hold a formal meeting in May 2021 due to a lack of quorum, with only Chair Kristen McMasters and Commissioner Kevin Wagman present. The Commission held an informal discussion on the placement of the repaired monument at Belle Grove Square Park, agreeing to meet on site the following week for further discussion. No formal decisions were made.

• Agreed to meet on site at Belle Grove Square Park for additional discussion on monument placement
• Noted no entrants in the Historic Preservation essay contest this year
• Staff to update City webpage with current Commission member information

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for May 4, 2021, has been cancelled. There are no items on the agenda, so the meeting will not take place.

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget. The agenda also includes references to previous meeting summaries and related documents.

• FY22 Capital Budget Presentation

The Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission held a special virtual meeting on April 29, 2021. They approved the meeting summary from April 8, 2021, with a 3-0 vote. Staff presented the FY22 Capital Improvements Program budget, and Vice-Chair McNulty requested staff look into funding for the Historical Society of Carroll County. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 8, 2021 meeting summary (3-0)
• Heard FY22 Capital Improvements Program budget presentation
• Requested staff investigate funding for Historical Society of Carroll County

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Mayor and Common Council of Westminster, Maryland, are holding a meeting on April 26, 2021. The agenda includes only the agenda document and the council packet, with no specific items listed in the provided text. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

Westminster Mayor & Common Council Committee Meetings (Archive)

This is a procedural agenda for the Westminster Mayor & Common Council Economic Development Committee meeting on April 23, 2021. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no substantive topics or decisions specified.

• Agenda for Economic Development Committee meeting

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is the agenda for the Westminster Mayor and Common Council meeting on April 19, 2021. The agenda includes only the agenda document and the council packet, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

Westminster Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Westminster Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. The only listed agenda item is the adoption of the agenda for this meeting, with no substantive decisions or discussions specified.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda for April 13, 2021

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This agenda contains only two items: the agenda document itself and the council packet, both provided as PDF attachments. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are contained in the attached packet.

• Agenda for April 12, 2021 meeting
• Council packet for April 12, 2021 meeting

Westminster Board of Elections

The agenda for the Westminster Board of Elections meeting on April 9, 2021, contains only a single item: the agenda itself. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Agenda 04 09 21

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review three proposed development items: a plat for Meadowbranch Industrial Park 3, a site plan for Clark Farm Properties, and a site plan for Len Stoler Chevrolet. These are proposed actions under review, not final decisions. The agenda also includes the meeting summary from the previous session.

• Proposed plat FPL-20-01 for Meadowbranch Industrial Park 3
• Proposed site plan S-18-0017 for Clark Farm Properties
• Proposed site plan S-18-0009 for Len Stoler Chevrolet
• Review of February 11, 2021 meeting summary

The Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission conditionally approved the Clark Farm Properties site plan (S-18-0017), voting 3-0 with one recusal. The approval includes several modifications to the Development Design Preferences Manual, a fee in lieu of open space, and a note about water-conserving fixtures. The Commission also conditionally approved the Len Stoler Chevrolet site plan (S-18-0009) and the Meadowbranch Industrial Park 3 final plat.

• Approved the February 11, 2021 meeting summary, 4-0.
• Conditionally approved Final Plat FPL-20-01 for Meadowbranch Industrial Park 3, 4-0.
• Approved modifications to standards #56, #58, #59, #60, #61, and #64 for the Clark Farm site plan.
• Denied modification to standard #57, requiring a decorative crosswalk.
• Required notes on the Clark Farm site plan for water-conserving fixtures, rainwater/greywater reuse, and xeriscaping.
• Approved keeping the Dumpster in its proposed location for Clark Farm.
• Approved a fee in lieu of open space for Clark Farm.
• Conditionally approved Site Development Plan S-18-0009 for Len Stoler Chevrolet, 4-0.

Westminster Historic District Commission

The Westminster Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for April 7, 2021, has been cancelled. The agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider two cases: a request for 7 Tuc Road (Suite G) and an appeal by Westminster Mission BBQ of a zoning determination made on January 26, 2021. The agenda includes prehearing statements and staff reports for both cases. This is a quasi-judicial hearing, not a general policy meeting.

• Case No. 21-02: Application for 7 Tuc Road, Suite G
• Case No. 21-03: Westminster Mission BBQ appeal of 1-26-21 zoning determination
• Prehearing statements for both cases
• City staff report for Case No. 21-02

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously to overturn the Zoning Administrator's January 26, 2021 determination and authorize Mission BBQ to use an existing off-premises freestanding sign at the One Forty Village Shopping Center. The Board first determined that Mission BBQ and the property owner had standing to appeal. The Board also unanimously approved a special exception for 150 Grappling LLC to operate a private indoor recreational facility at 7 Tue Road, Suite G, conditioned on meeting the City's parking requirements.

• Approved the meeting summary of March 17, 2021, by a 3-0 vote.
• Approved Case No. 21-02, a special exception for 150 Grappling LLC to operate a private indoor recreational facility, conditioned on meeting the City's parking requirements, by a 3-0 vote.
• Granted Mission BBQ standing to appeal the Zoning Administrator's determination in Case No. 21-03, by a unanimous 3-0 vote.
• Overturned the Zoning Administrator's decision and authorized Mission BBQ's use of the off-premises sign, by a unanimous 3-0 vote.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is a procedural meeting of the Mayor and Common Council. The agenda contains only two items: the agenda itself and the council packet, both of which are provided as PDF documents. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• Agenda 03 30 2021
• Council Packet 03 30 21

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council are holding a meeting with an amended agenda and a council packet. The agenda and packet are the only listed items, so the specific decisions or discussions are not detailed in this text.

• Amended agenda for March 22, 2021
• Council packet for March 22, 2021

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals held a special work session to review procedures and receive training from staff and the board attorney. The only formal decision was approving the February 2, 2021 meeting summary with a correction to Section 164-161, passed 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Feb. 2, 2021 meeting summary with correction to Section 164-161 (4-0)

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for March 11, 2021, has been cancelled. There are no items for this agenda, so the meeting is purely procedural and will not occur.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items

Westminster Tree Commission

The Westminster Tree Commission is meeting to review its agenda, a summary of proposed items for March 2021, and the minutes from its September 2020 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

• Review of March 2021 summary of proposed items
• Review of September 9, 2020 meeting summary

The Westminster Tree Commission approved the September 9, 2021 meeting summary. They discussed reviewing the City Comprehensive Tree Plan, with staff to present revisions in June 2021. They also discussed a beneficial insect release, the 2021 Arbor Day Celebration (with no public attendance due to COVID-19), and a tree workshop. The City was recognized as a Tree City USA for 2020.

• Approved the September 9, 2021 meeting summary (3-0).
• Discussed reviewing the Comprehensive Tree Plan; revisions to be brought to June 2021 meeting.
• Discussed 2021 Beneficial Insect Release with Bartlett Tree Experts, planned for mid-June.
• Discussed 2021 Arbor Day Celebration: tree pruning on Main Street and two trees at Belle Grove Square Park; no public attendance due to COVID-19.
• Discussed preliminary tree workshop: save-the-date sent, draft agenda expected by end of April.
• Noted City recognized as Tree City USA for 2020.
• Noted PLANT Award application submitted for Green level certification.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is a procedural agenda for the Westminster Mayor and Common Council meeting on March 8, 2021. It contains only the agenda and council packet documents, with no specific decisions, discussions, or action items listed.

• Agenda for March 8, 2021 meeting
• Council packet for March 8, 2021 meeting

Westminster Historic District Commission

The Westminster Historic District Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the consulting party status for East Middle School, as detailed in a staff memo from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The agenda also includes the approval of the previous meeting's summary from February 3, 2021. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of PZC staff memo on East Middle School consulting party status
• Approval of HDC meeting summary from February 3, 2021

The Westminster Historic District Commission voted unanimously to appoint Commissioner Aaron Burroughs as its consulting representative for the East Middle School redevelopment project, taking an advisory role to protect the adjacent historic district. The commission also approved the February 3, 2021 meeting minutes and discussed plans for a commemorative celebration in Belle Grove Square.

• Approved February 3, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Burroughs as consulting representative for East Middle School redevelopment (unanimous)

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for March 2, 2021, has been cancelled. There are no items on the agenda, so no decisions or discussions will take place.

Westminster Administrative Adjustments

The meeting involves the review of Administrative Adjustment Case No. 21-01 regarding Westminster Mission BBQ. The agenda includes the staff report for this specific application.

• Administrative Adjustment Case No. 21-01 (Westminster Mission BBQ)

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is a procedural agenda for the Westminster Mayor and Common Council meeting on February 22, 2021. It lists only the agenda and council packet documents, with no specific items detailed.

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is a special meeting of the Mayor and Common Council. The agenda text provided contains only the meeting title and a reference to an attached PDF document, with no specific items listed. The actual agenda items are contained in the linked PDF file.

• Meeting agenda available as AGENDA 02 15 21.PDF

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed site development plan for CFT Plaza and materials for the annual planning report to Carroll County. The agenda also includes a staff memo on special commission elections and the previous meeting's summary. Most items are for discussion or review, with no final decisions indicated.

• Proposed site development plan for CFT Plaza
• Planning annual report materials for Carroll County
• Staff memo on 2020 special commission elections
• Review of November 12, 2020 meeting summary

The Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission approved the site development plan for CFT Plaza, a redevelopment of the old Ruby Tuesday's site into a multi-tenant commercial building, with conditions. The commission also elected Commissioner McNulty as Vice-Chair until May 2021 and approved the previous meeting summary. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting summary from November 12, 2020 (6-0)
• Elected Commissioner McNulty as Vice-Chair until May 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Site Development Plan S-19-0029 for CFT Plaza with conditions (5-0)

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

The Westminster Mayor and Common Council is holding a regular meeting on February 8, 2021. The agenda has been amended, and the council packet is available for review. The meeting will proceed with the items listed in the amended agenda.

• Amended agenda for Feb. 8, 2021
• Council packet for Feb. 8, 2021

Westminster Board of Elections

The Westminster Board of Elections is meeting to review its agenda for the February 5, 2021 session. The agenda contains only the single item of adopting the agenda itself, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Adoption of the meeting agenda for February 5, 2021

Westminster Historic District Commission

The Westminster Historic District Commission is meeting to review a post-construction application for historic rehabilitation property tax credits (TC #20-03) and to hold an informal discussion about proposed repairs to a monument. The agenda includes these two items for discussion or decision.

• Post-construction application for historic rehabilitation property tax credits, TC #20-03
• Informal discussion on proposed repairs to a monument

The Westminster Historic District Commission approved a post-construction application for historic rehabilitation property tax credits (TC #20-03) with a conditional approval based on paid receipts of $49,901, resulting in an estimated tax credit of $2,990. The motion passed unanimously. The commission also discussed the repair or relocation of a damaged monument in Belle Grove Square and other community matters, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved post-construction tax credit application TC #20-03, conditional on paid receipts of $49,901, with estimated credit of $2,990 (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2020 meeting summary (unanimous)

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider Case No. 21-01, a request for a continuance regarding 35 Westmoreland Street. The agenda includes a prehearing statement and a city staff report on the continuance. This appears to be a procedural step in an ongoing zoning appeal.

• Case No. 21-01: 35 Westmoreland Street continuance request
• Prehearing statement for Case No. 21-01
• City staff report on continuance for 35 Westmoreland Street

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance request (Case No. 21-01) allowing a new deck to be 3 feet from the property line, instead of the required 8-foot side yard setback, at 35 Westmoreland Street. The decision was made after a continued public hearing and a staff recommendation to deny, but the board found the applicant met the requirements of Section 164-161. The motion passed unanimously 3-0.

• Approved variance for deck setback at 35 Westmoreland St (3-0)
• Approved meeting summary of January 5, 2021 (3-0)

Westminster Board of Elections

This is the agenda for the Westminster Board of Elections meeting on January 27, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting title and a reference to an attached PDF document, with no listed agenda items. It is procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions specified.

Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission

The Westminster Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for January 14, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is a special Mayor and Common Council meeting for Westminster, MD on January 13, 2021. The agenda text contains only the meeting title and a reference to an attached PDF document, with no listed agenda items, so the specific business to be discussed is not detailed in the provided text.

• Special Mayor and Common Council meeting scheduled for 2021-01-13

Westminster Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

The Westminster Recreation and Parks Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, discussing board structure and vision, and voting for a chairperson. They will also receive updates on the pool renovation and review public input from the first Wakefield meeting, plus discuss upcoming 2021 events and initiatives.

• Vote for board chairperson
• Pool renovation update
• Review of Wakefield public input meeting #1
• Discussion of 2021 events and initiatives

Mayor & Common Council Meetings

This is a procedural agenda for the Westminster Mayor and Common Council meeting on January 11, 2021. It lists only the agenda and council packet documents, with no specific action items or discussion topics provided.

• Agenda for January 11, 2021 meeting
• Council packet for January 11, 2021 meeting

Westminster Historic District Commission

This meeting of the Westminster Historic District Commission, scheduled for January 6, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals

The Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider Case No. 21-01, a variance application for 35 Westmoreland Street. The agenda includes the application, a city staff report, and prior meeting summaries. The board will decide on this specific property request.

• Case No. 21-01: variance application for 35 Westmoreland Street
• City staff report on Case No. 21-01
• Review of December 1, 2020 meeting summary