Planning Commission Meeting Overview for Compass Point Montessori Daycare in Leonardtown

Compass Point Montessori Daycare in Leonardtown is undergoing a review for a concept site plan change to establish a daycare facility in a rural preservation district. The purpose is to foster agricultural, forestry, and other rural land uses while allowing for low-density residential development with specific standards. The daycare facility aims to provide non-medical care for children and adults in a controlled environment.

• Planning Commission
• Compass Point Montessori
• Daycare Facility
• Rural Preservation
• Leonardtown

yescas_g Follow

Uploaded on Sep 21, 2024 | 0 Views

Download Presentation

Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.

The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. Download presentation by click this link. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.

Presentation Transcript

1. Planning Commission Meeting November 13, 2023 1

2. Compass Point Montessori Daycare, Leonardtown Location: 22615 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 Election District- 03 Tax IDs- 026302 Tax Map-0049 Grid-0017 Parcel-030 Lot-2 Land Use: Rural Preservation Zoning: Rural Preservation District, RPD Acreage: 1.01 2

3. Compass Point Montessori Daycare, Leonardtown Review of a concept site plan for a change of use of 2,238 sq. ft. of a single family dwelling (use #15) to a daycare facility (use #28). `3

4. 4 Location: 22615 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650

5. 5

6. 6

7. Compass Point Montessori Daycare, Leonardtown Purpose of Rural Preservation District Foster agricultural, forestry, mineral resource extraction and aquaculture uses and protect the land base necessary to support these activities. Low density residential development in this type of district is permitted subject to performance standards that maintain the rural character of the district in recognition of the fact that a full range of public facilities is not provided or planned. The farmer has the right to farm being restricted by neighboring residential areas. 7

8. Compass Point Montessori Daycare, Leonardtown Comprehensive Plan Page 3-6 Prime farm land, timber land and mineral resource lands, agriculturally related industries and limited nonfarm cottage industries. Low density non farm residential developments characteristic of the county s rural character which are to be preserved for a wide range of economic and aesthetic purposes. Acknowledges continued nonconforming commercial and residential activities on existing parcels throughout the district, but limit their expansion or creation. 8

9. Compass Point Montessori Daycare, Leonardtown Daycare, non-medical, Use #28 Daycare facility licensed or approved by a governmental agency to provide non-medical care for nine or more children or adults on less than 24 hour basis. Includes nursery schools, pre schools and social adult day care that provides a safe and supervised daytime program of meals, recreational activities and socialization for adults 18 years or over who require a safe controlled environment but who do not meet the need for health care services re quired by the Medical Adult Day Service program. 9

10. Compass Point Montessori Daycare, Leonardtown Public Hearing Notice Requirements A Public Notice was published in Southern Maryland News on October 27 and November 3, 2023 The agenda was posted on the St. Mary s County website on November 7, 2023 The public notification requirements of CZO Section 21.3.3 have been met 10

11. Compass Point Montessori Daycare, Leonardtown Background Information The concept site plan was distributed for review by the TEC agencies on May 12, 2023 11

12. Compass Point Montessori Daycare, Leonardtown St. Mary s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Requirements The use of Daycare, non-medical, Use #28 is a permitted use in the Rural Preservation District. 12

13. Compass Point Montessori Daycare, Leonardtown The Planning Commission shall make findings that the proposed development: Is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and applicable functional plans May be served by adequate public facilities as required by Section 70.2.2 Will promote the health, safety, and welfare of the general public 13

14. Compass Point Montessori Daycare, Leonardtown The Planning Commission shall make findings that the proposed development: Is consistent with Chapter 62 design objectives 14