Mount Airy public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing updates to the town's Master Plan. The session focuses on growth elements and transportation planning.

• Second review of Chapter Five: Municipal Growth Element
• First review and discussion of Chapter Six: Transportation
• Review of the Carroll County Transportation Master Plan draft section for the Town of Mount Airy
• Review of the 2024 Workflow Schedule for Master Plan revisions

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council is meeting to approve minutes from previous hearings and meetings, receive reports from various town bodies and departments, and consider Resolution 2023-5. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major new business items listed beyond the resolution.

• Approval of minutes from Nov 6 public hearings on Ordinances 2023-32 and 2023-39
• Reports from Police, Fire Company, Civil Air Patrol, and town commissions
• Town Administrator and Zoning Administrator reports
• Bank balances as of November 2023
• Resolution 2023-5 (details not provided in agenda)

Streets & Roads Commission

The commission will review various ongoing road and safety projects and hear a public comment regarding Buffalo Rd. The body is discussing traffic studies, signage, and parking across multiple town locations.

• Main Street safety discussion
• Hill St. traffic studies and RTT crossing
• N. Main St Sidewalks
• N. Main & Cottonwood signage
• Ridgeside Dr parking

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a work session to review the final draft of Chapter 1 and initial drafts of Chapters 4 and 5 of the 2023 Master Plan. The body will also consider a proposed modification to the Comcast distribution station on South Main Street.

• Proposed modification to Comcast distribution station (South Main Street Simple Site Plan)
• 2023 Master Plan Chapter 1: Process Goals and Objectives (Final Draft)
• 2023 Master Plan Chapter 4: Land Use and Zoning (1st Review)
• 2023 Master Plan Chapter 5: Municipal Growth Element (1st Review)
• October 2023 Zoning Administrator Report

Recreation and Parks Board

The Recreation and Parks Board will receive an update on the rail trail and discuss unfinished business regarding the Windy Ridge multi-use trail and the skate park. The meeting also includes reports from town staff and council members.

• Rail trail update presentation
• Windy Ridge multi-use trail discussion
• Skate Park discussion

Recycling & Sanitation Commission

The Recycling & Sanitation Commission is meeting to handle routine business and several decisions. They will discuss whether to continue the Recycle Coach app under a new 3-year contract with price increases to $5,425, and whether to price a new camera to monitor the Downtown Trash Center. They will also review a monitoring report on the trash center and a report on National Drug Take Back Day.

• Recycle Coach app: 3-year contract with price increases to $5,425
• Discussion on pricing a new camera to monitor the Downtown Trash Center
• Downtown Trash Center monitoring report from the chair
• National Drug Take Back Day report
• Approval of September 2023 minutes

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council will hold two public hearings: one on Ordinance 2023-32, which amends mixed-use district provisions related to open space, and another on Ordinance 2023-39, which enacts zoning changes for vape shops, cannabis businesses, and hemp businesses. The agenda also includes routine reports from town departments, boards, and commissions, plus new business items such as a property sale agreement, PFAS treatment engineering recommendation, and mayor appointments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-32 amending mixed-use district open space provisions
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-39 zoning changes for vape shops, cannabis and hemp businesses
• PSA for part of Lot 5 TRPP with exhibit for execution
• PFAS treatment engineering recommendation
• November 2023 mayor appointments and re-appointments

Planning Commission

The commission will conduct an initial review of Chapter 3 regarding natural resources for the 2023 Master Plan. The meeting also includes a discussion of the Greentree Pattern Book.

• 2023 Master Plan Work Session: Chapter 3 Natural Resources review
• Greentree Pattern Book introduction and discussion
• September 2023 Zoning Administrator Report

Recreation and Parks Board

The Mount Airy Recreation and Parks Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss unfinished business including Watkins Softball field lighting, the Windy Ridge multi-use trail, and the skate park. The agenda also lists upcoming community events.

• Watkins Softball field lighting discussion
• Windy Ridge multi-use trail discussion
• Skate Park discussion
• Upcoming events: Food Truck Monday, Walking Ghost Tours, Fall Bike Ride, Haunted CaBOOse, Halloween events, Turkey Trot 5K

2023 Master Plan Work Session

The Mount Airy Planning Commission is holding a work session to review first drafts of the 2023 Master Plan, including the introduction/vision statement, Chapter 1 on process goals and objectives, and Chapter 2 on town history and regional setting. The meeting is open to the public, and copies of the 2013 Master Plan are available for commission members. Additional work sessions are scheduled for the first Thursday of each month.

• Review of Introduction-Vision Statement first draft
• Review of Chapter 1: Master Plan Process Goals and Objectives final draft
• Review of Chapter 2: Town History and Current Regional Setting first draft
• 2013 Master Plan and Implementation Matrix available for pickup at Town Hall

Board of Appeals

The Mount Airy Board of Appeals is meeting to consider items related to the Southside Plaza variance request (MA-BOA-2023-04) and an extension of a special exception (MA-A-10-05). The agenda includes approval of unofficial minutes from July 17, 2023, and review of staff reports and plans. Decisions or discussions will be based on the documents provided.

• Variance request for Southside Plaza (MA-BOA-2023-04)
• Extension of expiration of special exception (MA-A-10-05)
• Approval of unofficial July 17, 2023 minutes
• Staff report for MA-BOA-2023-04 (second version)
• Site plan for Southside Plaza

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council is meeting to hear reports from town staff, boards, and the police and fire departments, and to consider new business including a recommendation on Prospect Road and several ordinances. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment. Most items are routine reports and procedural approvals, with the notable items being the ordinances and the Prospect Road recommendation.

• Prospect Road WMR Recommendation R2
• Ordinance 2023-40
• Ordinance 2023-32
• Ordinance 2023-35
• Ordinance 2023-39

Streets & Roads Commission

The Mount Airy Streets & Roads Commission is meeting to discuss a range of road and traffic safety items, including Main Street safety, roundabouts, crosswalks, and traffic counts. The agenda includes old business items such as the Rising Ridge and Rambling Sunset crosswalk, Lookout Ave, Hill St, and the Mt. Airy Mile, as well as new business on Watersville @27 and Back Acre street parking. The meeting will also include public comment and staff updates.

• Main Street safety discussion led by Councilman Domotor
• Roundabout and crosswalk projects (Rising Ridge and Rambling Sunset)
• Traffic count on Rising Ridge
• Sidewalks on N. Main St
• Speed warning sign on Main St (2nd)

Planning Commission

The Mount Airy Planning Commission is meeting to review several proposed ordinances, including changes to the Mixed Use District (MXD) open space provisions, a ban on on-site cannabis consumption at cannabis-selling establishments, and zoning changes for vape shops, cannabis businesses, and hemp businesses. The commission will also consider an alternate version of the cannabis/vape zoning ordinance and receive the Zoning Administrator's report for August 2023. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Ordinance 2023-32: Amends Mixed Use District (MXD) provisions related to open space
• Ordinance 2023-35: Prohibits on-site consumption of cannabis at establishments that sell cannabis
• Ordinance 2023-39: Enacts zoning changes for vape shops, cannabis businesses, and hemp businesses
• Alternate Ordinance 2023-39: Revised version for review, requested by Councilmember Domotor
• Zoning Administrator Report for August 2023

Recreation and Parks Board

The Mount Airy Recreation and Parks Board is meeting to discuss unfinished business including Watkins softball field lighting, the Windy Ridge multi-use trail, the skate park, and trail restrictions. The agenda also includes reports from the chairman, councilmember, and town staff, plus a list of upcoming community events.

• Watkins Softball field lighting discussion
• Windy Ridge multi-use trail discussion
• Skate Park discussion
• Trail Restrictions discussion
• Upcoming events: Food Truck Mondays, Oktoberfest, Ghost Tours, Making Strides 5K

Recycling & Sanitation Commission

The Mount Airy Recycling & Sanitation Commission is meeting to review old business including the downtown trash center monitoring report, curb side bulk pickup results, and the Deterra drug deactivation system. They will also discuss participation in Green Day on September 30 and interest in National Drug Take Back Day on October 28. The agenda is largely routine with reports and updates, plus citizen comments.

• Downtown Trash Center monitoring report from the chair
• Curb side bulk pickup on June 24 collected 16.89 tons with no complaints
• Deterra Drug Deactivation System report from member Pete Bowlus
• Green Day moved to September 30; discussion on participation and coloring packets
• National Drug Take Back Day on October 28; gauging interest

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council is meeting to discuss routine reports from departments and commissions, and to consider three ordinances (2023-30, 2023-32, 2023-40) and the mayor's appointments for September 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions detailed in the text.

• Ordinance 2023-30
• Ordinance 2023-32
• Ordinance 2023-40
• September 2023 Mayor Appointments and Re-Appointments
• Bank balances as of 8-31-2023

The Town Council adopted an ordinance regarding open space inadequacy waivers for the Mixed Use District and approved a 90-day extension for a related open space ordinance. The Council also approved the installation of donated ballfield lights at Watkins Park and re-appointed two members to town commissions.

• Approved installation of donated ballfield lights at Watkins Park (All in Favor)
• Re-appointed Dwight Mullinex to the Beautification Commission (All in Favor)
• Re-appointed John Cherry to the Water and Sewer Commission (All in Favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-30 changing open space inadequacy waiver threshold for Mixed Use District (4-1)
• Approved 90-day extension for Ordinance 2023-32 regarding Mixed Use District open space provisions (All in Favor)
• Introduced Ordinance 2023-40 to impose a 75,000 GPD yield requirement on water wells (Motion made)
• Approved August 2023 Town Council, Public Hearing, and Closed Meeting minutes (All in Favor)

Planning Commission

The Mount Airy Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the first final drafts of Chapters 1 and 2 of the 2023 Master Plan, as well as a revised land use map and recreation/parks map. These are working discussions, not final adoptions.

• Discussion of Chapter 1: Master Plan Process, Goals, and Objectives (final draft)
• Discussion of Chapter 2: Town History and Current Regional Setting (first draft)
• Review of revised designated land use map with markups
• Review of recreation and parks map with comments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved two land transfer plats for a new roundabout. The commission also recommended tabling an ordinance regarding Mixed-Use District open space provisions for further deliberation.

• Approved plat for land transfer for new roundabout - Bartgis Parcel (All in favor)
• Approved Minor Subdivision plat for land transfer for new roundabout - WJK Parcel Lot 46 (All in favor)
• Recommended tabling Ordinance 2023-32 regarding Mixed-Use District open space provisions (5-1)
• Approved July 31, 2023, minutes with corrections (All in favor)
• Approved Zoning Administrator reports for April and May (All in favor)

Recreation and Parks Board

The Mount Airy Recreation and Parks Board is meeting to discuss several unfinished projects, including lighting for the Watkins softball field, the Windy Ridge multi-use trail, the skate park, and the Watkins volleyball court. They will also consider new business regarding trail restrictions. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports, as well as a list of upcoming community events.

• Watkins softball field lighting
• Windy Ridge multi-use trail
• Skate Park
• Watkins volleyball court
• Trail Restrictions

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2023-8, which sets guidelines for the Planning Commission when deciding on open space inadequacy waivers under section 25-5G(2). The agenda also includes routine reports from departments and commissions, new business items, and several other ordinances for consideration.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-8 (open space inadequacy waiver guidelines)
• PWA Lot 20 Twin Arch Business Park (new business)
• August 2023 commission re-appointments and appointments
• Ordinances 2023-34, 2023-37, 2023-38, and 2023-30 listed for consideration
• Reports from police, fire, civil air patrol, and town administrator

The Council approved a budget amendment to add $305,502 for the Rails to Trails project west of Main Street. They also adopted a water and sewer rate increase and guidelines for open space inadequacy. A wellhead protection ordinance was denied.

• Approved $305,502 budget amendment for Rails to Trails- West of Main Street (All in favor)
• Approved Water and Sewer Rate increase (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-8 regarding open space inadequacy guidelines (All in favor)
• Denied Ordinance 2023-34 Wellhead Protection (2-3)
• Approved PWA for Lot 20 Twin Arch Business Park (All in favor)
• Appointed Amanda Lotterie and Raymond Tignall to Economic Development Commission (All in favor)
• Appointed Kim Buynak to Planning Commission and Heather Wallace as Alternate (4-1)
• Re-appointed George Guevara to Board of Recreation and Parks and Richard Swanson to Water and Sewer Commission (All in favor)

Planning Commission

The Mount Airy Planning Commission is meeting to review several development proposals and zoning ordinances. Items include the Mount Airy Crossing (formerly Beck Property) pre-concept plan, a new sign for Delta Home Group, a revised site layout for 3 Hill Street (Cold Storage), and multiple ordinances related to open space, cannabis, vape shops, and hemp businesses. The commission will also hear the Zoning Administrator's report for June 2023.

• Mount Airy Crossing (Beck Property) revised pre-concept plan
• Delta Home Group new proposed sign and location
• 3 Hill Street (Cold Storage) revised site layout
• Ordinance 2023-30: open space inadequacy waiver threshold for Mixed Use District (MXD)
• Ordinance 2023-35: prohibiting on-site cannabis consumption at cannabis-selling establishments

The Planning Commission recommended the Zoning Administrator reject a redevelopment plan for 3 Hill Street. The commission also approved a new sign for Delta Home Group and recommended a change to the Open Space inadequacy waiver threshold for the Mixed Use District.

• Approved new sign size and location for Delta Home Group at 1512 Ridgeside Drive (Unanimous)
• Recommended Zoning Administrator reject 3 Hill Street elderly community plan (5-1)
• Recommended favorable action to Town Council for Ordinance 2023-30 regarding Mixed Use District open space waiver threshold (5-1)
• Approved June 12, 2023, minutes (5-1)
• Tabled Ordinance 2023-32 regarding Mixed Use District open space provisions
• Held over Ordinance 2023-35 regarding on-site cannabis consumption
• Held over Ordinance 2023-39 regarding vape, cannabis, and hemp business zoning

Streets & Roads Commission

The Streets & Roads Commission is meeting to discuss traffic studies, speed limit reductions, and stop sign requests across town. Items include follow-ups on the South Main Street roundabout, speeding on Park Ridge, and a possible speed limit reduction on Lookout Avenue. The commission will also consider new business like Main Street safety and a Safe Streets campaign.

• Speed and traffic studies update
• South Main Street roundabout discussion
• Park Ridge/Park Ridge Ct bus stop speeding follow-up
• Lookout Ave speed limit reduction request and traffic study
• Safe Streets Campaign sign purchase and dates

The Commission approved the prior meeting minutes and reviewed updates on a South Main Street roundabout. Members discussed several citizen requests for stop signs and speed limit reductions, as well as safety concerns at Brittany Manor and the Goddard School.

• Approved prior meeting minutes
• Approved design for South Main roundabout

Recreation and Parks Board

The Mount Airy Recreation and Parks Board is meeting to discuss unfinished business including the Windy Ridge multi-use trail, the skate park, the Watkins volleyball court, and Camp Night. The agenda also includes reports from the chairman, councilmember, and town staff, and a list of upcoming community events.

• Windy Ridge multi-use trail discussion
• Skate Park discussion
• Watkins volleyball court discussion
• Camp Night discussion
• Upcoming events: Food Truck Mondays, Farmer's Market, Mount Airy Mile, Oktoberfest

Board of Appeals

The Mount Airy Board of Appeals is meeting to consider three cases: a variance application for Southside Plaza on South Main Street, an extension request for a special exception at 1015 Ridge Avenue (Wildwood Section 7), and the adoption of findings for a previously decided case (Kings Sports fuel storage). The agenda also includes approval of unofficial minutes from a prior meeting.

• Case MA-BOA-2023-04: Southside Plaza variance application on South Main Street
• Case MA-A-10-05: Extension of special exception for Wildwood Section 7, 1015 Ridge Avenue
• Findings and decision on MA-BOA-2023-01: Kings Sports above-ground fuel storage (Lot 15)
• Approval of unofficial minutes from January 12, 2023

The Board denied a variance request for a 3-story medical office building at South Side Plaza. It approved a one-year extension for a special exception for elderly housing at 1015 Ridge Avenue and approved findings for fuel storage tanks at Twin Arch Business Park.

• Approved minutes from January 12, 2023 meeting (2-0)
• Approved Findings and Decision for fuel storage tanks at 2310 Back Acre Circle (2-0)
• Denied variance for 3-story medical office building at South Side Plaza (2-3)
• Approved 1-year extension of special exception for elderly housing at 1015 Ridge Avenue (4-0)

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council is meeting to consider several items, including road closures for community events, a Verizon Wireless lease renewal, a town-county agreement, and confirmation of the town administrator. The agenda also includes multiple resolutions and ordinances for approval, along with routine reports from departments and commissions.

• Road closures for Wine and Cheese on Main, Oktoberfest, and Celebrate Mount Airy
• Verizon Wireless lease renewal memo
• Town-County Agreement
• Resolution 2023-1 through 2023-4
• Ordinances 2023-8, 2023-31, 2023-33 through 2023-39

The Town Council confirmed Heather Smith as Town Administrator and approved several road closures and alcohol permits for upcoming community events. The Council also adopted a budget amendment for well exploration and updated water allocation ordinances.

• Confirmed Heather Smith as Town Administrator (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $100,000 budget amendment for Well Exploration & Development (Ordinance 2023-36) (All in favor)
• Approved engineering services for Well #9 Appropriation Analysis (All in favor)
• Approved road closures and alcohol permits for Wine & Cheese, Oktoberfest, and Celebrate Mount Airy events (All in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-31 to update water allocation categories (All in favor)
• Rejected Verizon Wireless lease reduction request and ordered renegotiation (All in favor)
• Approved Town/Carroll County Agreement (All in favor)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-2 increasing asset capitalization minimum from $3,000 to $5,000 (All in favor)

Recreation and Parks Board

The Mount Airy Recreation and Parks Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear from guests about upcoming events, and receive reports from the chairman, councilmember, and town staff. Under unfinished business, the board will discuss the Windy Ridge multi-use trail, the skate park, the Watkins volleyball court, and Camp Night. The agenda also lists numerous upcoming community events.

• Discussion of Windy Ridge multi-use trail
• Discussion of Skate Park
• Discussion of Watkins volleyball court
• Discussion of Camp Night
• Guest presentations: dog-themed event (8/26) and color run (11/11) in Watkins Park

Planning Commission

The Mount Airy Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including the triennial update to the Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan, extension requests for two Twin Arch Business Park projects, and a draft implementation plan for the 2023 Comprehensive Master Plan. They will also consider Ordinance 2023-08, which would create guidelines for granting open space inadequacy waivers, and review zoning administrator reports for April and May 2023.

• Triennial update for Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan
• Extension request for S-18-0004, Twin Arch Business Park, Lot 19 (Service Master Restoration)
• Extension request for S-19-0032, Twin Arch Business Park, Lot 17 (J&J Trash)
• Ordinance 2023-08: guidelines for Planning Commission to grant open space inadequacy waiver under Section 25-5G(2)
• Zoning Administrator reports for April and May 2023

The Planning Commission approved two site plan and permit extensions for the Twin Arch Business Park. The commission also approved the 2023 Triennial Update to the Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan and recommended an open space waiver ordinance to the Town Council.

• Extended site plan and water/sewer permit for Twin Arch Business Park Lot 19 to June 30, 2024 (4-1)
• Extended site plan and water/sewer permit for Twin Arch Business Park Lot 17 to August 7, 2024 (All in favor)
• Approved 2023 Triennial Update to the Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan (All in favor)
• Recommended Ordinance 2023-8 regarding Open Space Inadequacy Waiver guidelines to Town Council (4-1)
• Approved Zoning Administrator reports for April and May 2023 (All in favor)
• Approved April 24, 2023, meeting minutes (All in favor)

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including 17 ordinances (2023-16 through 2023-32), a lease for the police station, a bond release for Brittany Manor at Twin Arch Village, and a recommendation for a Flat Iron consultant. The agenda also includes appointments, a road closure for the Rotary Club, and various commission reports. Most items are listed without details, so the specific content of the ordinances and other actions is not available from the agenda text.

• Ordinances 2023-16 through 2023-32 (17 total) under ordinances and resolutions
• Mount Airy Police Station Lease
• Bond Release - Brittany Manor at Twin Arch Village, Section 5 PWA
• Road Closure - Rotary Club
• 2023 Flat Iron Consultant Recommendation

The Town Council passed 13 emergency budget ordinances to reduce capital and operating line items across several departments. The Council also approved a police station lease, a road closure for the Rotary Club, and two commission appointments. Several ordinances regarding mixed-use districts and water allocation were introduced.

• Approved police station lease (All in favor)
• Approved road closure for Main Street Mile on August 12 (All in favor)
• Approved architectural bid for Flat iron Concept Plan (4-1)
• Approved bond release for Brittany Manor at Twin Arch Village, Section 5 (All in favor)
• Appointed Sean Kelly to Board of Appeals (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Re-appointed Pete Bowles to Recycling and Sanitation Commission (All in favor)
• Approved 13 emergency budget ordinances to reduce various capital and operating line items (All in favor or 4-0-1)
• Introduced Ordinances 2023-30, 2023-31, and 2023-32 regarding water allocation and mixed-use districts

Planning Commission

The Mount Airy Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss Ordinance 2023-8, which would amend the Adequate Public Facilities Open Space Waiver. The agenda includes a review of the ordinance text and related documents. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Ordinance 2023-8: Amend Adequate Public Facilities Open Space Waiver

Recreation and Parks Board

The Mount Airy Recreation and Parks Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from the chairman, councilmember, and town staff, and discuss unfinished business including the Windy Ridge multi-use trail, the skate park, and the Watkins volleyball court. New business includes planning for Camp Night. The agenda also lists upcoming community events.

• Windy Ridge multi-use trail discussion
• Skate Park discussion
• Watkins volleyball court discussion
• Camp Night planning (8/12 at Watkins Park)
• Upcoming events: Farmer's Market 5/31, Pickleball intro 5/26, Tennis intro 5/27

Recycling & Sanitation Commission

The Mount Airy Recycling & Sanitation Commission will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, citizen comments, and elections for Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary. Old business includes updates on the Downtown Trash Center fence and signage, Recycle Coach reports, and rescheduling of the Spring Bulk Drop-off and Green Day events. New business covers mattress disposal classification and the Deterra drug deactivation system.

• Commission elections for Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary
• Downtown Trash Center fence complete and signage update
• Spring Bulk Drop-off rescheduled from April 29 to June 24 (curb side)
• Green Day cancelled due to weather; rescheduling discussed
• Mattress disposal now considered municipal solid waste

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council will hold public hearings on ordinances to adopt the FY 2023-2024 budget and tax rates. The council will also consider several new business items, including a water/sewer agreement for Mount Airy Medical Eye Center, a playground recommendation for Summit Ridge, and a trail installation for Windy Ridge Park. Other actions include approving the purchase of a Ford truck, making commission appointments, and voting on multiple ordinances. The meeting will also include reports from the mayor, councilmembers, and town staff.

• Public hearing: Ordinance 2023-11 to adopt FY 2023-2024 budget
• Public hearing: Ordinance 2023-10 to adopt FY 2023-2024 tax rates
• PWA agreement for Mount Airy Medical Eye Center
• Request to approve purchase of a Ford truck
• May 2023 commission re-appointments and appointments

The Town Council approved the budget and tax rates for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Several infrastructure projects and commission appointments were approved, while a wellhead protection ordinance was rejected.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 Budget (4-1)
• Adopted FY 2023-2024 Tax Rates (3-2)
• Rejected Ordinance 2023-9 Wellhead Protection (1-4)
• Approved Mount Airy Medical Eye Center Site Development Plan (All in Favor)
• Approved Summit Ridge Playground and Windy Ridge Trail Construction awards (All in Favor)
• Approved purchase of budgeted Public Works Truck (All in Favor)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance 2023-14 regarding provisional ballots (All in Favor)
• Re-appointed Ray Miller (Economic Development) and Beverly Blatchford (Beautification) (All in Favor)

Planning Commission

The Mount Airy Planning Commission is meeting to review several development applications, including a final site plan for the Mount Airy Medical Eye Center, an amended plat for Twin Arch Business Park Lot 14B, a concept plan for Lot 14A, and a final subdivision plan for the Dennis Subdivision. They will also consider Ordinance 2023-08, which would create guidelines for granting open space inadequacy waivers, and receive the Zoning Administrator's report for March 2023.

• Final site development plan for Mount Airy Medical Eye Center (S-20-0031)
• Amended plat for Twin Arch Business Park Lot 14B at 2302 Back Acre Circle (AP-23-0009)
• Concept site plan for Twin Arch Business Park Lot 14A (S-22-0035)
• Final subdivision plan for Dennis Subdivision (P-22-0013) with open space waiver request
• Ordinance 2023-08 on open space inadequacy waiver guidelines

The Planning Commission approved the final site plan for Mount Airy Medical Eye Center and the Dennis Subdivision. It also approved an amended plat and recommended conditional approval for a concept site plan at Twin Arch Business Park. The commission deferred a decision on Ordinance 2023-8 regarding open space waivers.

• Approved final site plan for Mount Airy Medical Eye Center at 1401 Ridge Court (5-1)
• Approved Amended Plat for Twin Arch Business Park Lot 14B (All in favor)
• Recommended conditional approval of Concept Site Plan for Twin Arch Business Park Lot 14A (All in favor)
• Approved Preliminary Plan for 5-lot Dennis Subdivision at 1010 South Main Street (All in favor)
• Tabled Ordinance 2023-8 regarding Open Space Inadequacy Waiver until June 12, 2023
• Elected Bill Butts as Chairperson (4-1)
• Elected Ralph Ghent as Vice Chairperson (All in favor)

Recreation and Parks Board

The Mount Airy Recreation and Parks Board is meeting to discuss unfinished business including the Windy Ridge multi-use trail, the skate park, and the Watkins volleyball court, as well as a new scout project idea for a Gaga Ball Pit. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports from the chairman, councilmember, and town staff. A long list of upcoming community events is provided for informational purposes.

• Windy Ridge multi-use trail discussion
• Skate Park discussion
• Watkins volleyball court discussion
• Scout Project Idea - Gaga Ball Pit
• Upcoming events: Green Fair, Love Your Park Week, Town Elections 5/2

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2023-1, a mixed-use development (MXD) zoning change, and consider several other ordinances and resolutions. The agenda also includes road closures for community events, bond releases, and various reports from town staff and commissions.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-1 (MXD zoning)
• Road closure for Cubmobile Race
• Road closure for Boot Scootin event
• Bond release for Mount Airy Collision Center
• Ordinances 2023-5 through 2023-13

The Council approved three budget amendments for a public works truck, election expenses, and stormwater management. Several site development plans and bond releases were approved, and multiple commission appointments were confirmed. The Council denied the adoption of Ordinance 2023-1 and postponed a vote on Ordinance 2023-9.

• Approved $30,000 budget amendment for Public Works Truck Purchase (All in Favor)
• Approved $6,000 budget amendment for Election Expenses (All in Favor)
• Approved $8,350 budget amendment for East-West Stormwater Management Pond Project (All in Favor)
• Denied adoption of Ordinance 2023-1 MXD (2-3)
• Postponed vote on Ordinance 2023-9 Wellhead Protection (3-2)
• Approved site development plan for Shiny Shell Car Wash at 402 E. Ridgeville Blvd (All in Favor)
• Approved appointment of Roxanne Hemphill to Board of Appeals (All in Favor)
• Approved appointment of Kim Buynak as Alternate to Planning Commission (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Mount Airy Planning Commission is meeting to consider a rezoning request for 806 Park Avenue from R3 to CC, a revised location for J&J Trash's above-ground fuel storage tank, and an ordinance establishing standards for open space inadequacy waivers. They will also review the February Zoning Administrator report and discuss the Beck public charrette. The agenda includes several public hearings and decisions.

• 806 Park Avenue rezoning from R3 to CC
• J&J Trash above-ground fuel storage tank relocation
• Ordinance 2023-08 on open space inadequacy waiver standards
• Beck public charrette dates and times
• February 2023 Zoning Administrator report

The Planning Commission issued an unfavorable recommendation for a rezoning request at 806 Park Avenue. The commission approved an amended site plan for a fuel storage tank and set dates for the Beck Public Charrette. A decision on a text amendment regarding open space waivers was deferred to April.

• Unfavorable recommendation to Town Council for rezoning 806 Park Avenue from R3 to CC (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved amended site plan for J&J Trash above-ground fuel storage tank at 2504 Back Acre Circle (All in favor)
• Approved dates, times, and agenda for Beck Public Charrette (All in favor)
• Tabled Text Amendment Ordinance 2023-08 regarding Open Space inadequacy waivers until April meeting
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Recreation and Parks Board

The Mount Airy Recreation and Parks Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from the chairman, councilmember, and town staff, and discuss unfinished business including the Windy Ridge multi-use trail, the skate park, and the Watkins volleyball court. The agenda also lists numerous upcoming community events.

• Windy Ridge multi-use trail discussion
• Skate Park discussion
• Watkins volleyball court discussion
• Rails-to-Trails East ribbon cutting on 4/4 at 3pm at the railyard
• Town Elections on 5/2

Recycling & Sanitation Commission

The Mount Airy Recycling & Sanitation Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the downtown trash center, the Recycle Coach contract renewal, and upcoming events like the spring bulk drop-off and Green Day. They will also consider the budget and citizen comments.

• Recycle Coach 3-year contract with price increase under review
• Spring Bulk Drop Off scheduled for April 29, 2023, 9 am to 1 pm
• Downtown Trash Center update on walkabout/fence
• Shred/Battery Event for fall under discussion
• Town Appreciation Dinner RSVP due March 16, 2023

Planning Commission

The Mount Airy Planning Commission is holding a work session to review and discuss chapters of the 2023 Master Plan, including land use and zoning, municipal growth, and transportation. The agenda includes adopted final print documents and maps from the 2013 plan for reference. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Review of Chapter Four: Land Use and Zoning with 2013 maps on vacant land, existing zoning, existing land use, and designated comprehensive land use
• Review of Chapter Five: Municipal Growth Element with 2013 maps on future annexation areas, water service area, and sewer service area
• Review of Chapter Six: Transportation with 2013 map of proposed street system

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2022-32 regarding the MXU CC zone, and will consider several new business items including ARPA project amendments, a bond release, a roundabout project award, water station approval, police vehicle purchases, and commission appointments. The agenda also includes multiple ordinances and resolutions for consideration.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2022-32 (MXU CC zone)
• Amendment to ARPA projects program
• Bond release for Brittany Manor at Twin Arch Village Section 5 (lots 1-78)
• Award recommendation for South Main Street roundabout project
• Approval for purchase of 2 police vehicles

The Town Council approved the purchase of two police vehicles and the preservation of the Flat Iron Building. Council also approved a nitrate removal system replacement and a purchasing procedure cap increase. Several budget amendments and ordinances were introduced for further consideration.

• Approved purchase of two police vehicles (All in Favor)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-4 to preserve the Flat Iron Building (3-2)
• Approved Nitrate Removal System Replacement for Water Station #4 (All in Favor)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-2 increasing purchasing cap to $5,000 (All in Favor)
• Approved ARPA Projects Program amendment (4-1)
• Approved South Main Street Roundabout Project award (4-1)
• Appointed Patricia Washabaugh to the Board of Appeals (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Postponed Ordinance 2023-3 regarding police station funding to 2023/2024 budget cycle (3-2)

Planning Commission

The Mount Airy Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a text amendment to the MXD zone, a final site plan for CubeSmart at Twin Ridge Professional Park, and the approval of the 2022 annual report. The agenda also includes a tentative public charrette for the Beck Property and a zoning administrator report.

• Text Amendment Ordinance 2023-01: proposed modifications to the MXD zone
• S-20-0032: Final plan for Cube-Smart at Twin Ridge Professional Park, Section 2, Lot 7A
• Beck Property: tentative public charrette dates
• Annual Report 2022: approval and signed letter
• Delta Home Group, 1512 Ridgeside Drive

The Commission recommended conditional approval for a mini-storage facility at Twin Ridge Professional Park. It also issued a favorable recommendation to the Town Council for MXD Zone text amendments and updated the Beck Property public charrette dates.

• Recommended conditional approval of CubeSmart Mini-Storage final site plan (5-1)
• Approved updated public charrette dates for Beck Property (All in favor)
• Approved 2022 Annual Report (All in favor)
• Recommended favorable action to Town Council for Text Amendment Ordinance 2023-01 (Tie broken by Council Liaison)
• Recommended Delta Home Group work with Director of Planning and Zoning on signage proposal

Recreation and Parks Board

The Mount Airy Recreation and Parks Board is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, reports, and several unfinished items. Key topics include field usage allocations, the Windy Ridge multi-use trail, the skate park, and the Watkins volleyball court. The agenda also lists upcoming community events.

• Field Usage Allocations discussion
• Windy Ridge multi-use trail update
• Skate Park update
• Watkins volleyball court update
• Upcoming events: National Anthem on Main Street, Blood Drive, Love Your Park Week

Planning Commission

The Mount Airy Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the 2023 Master Plan, focusing on chapters about transportation, natural resources, and land use and zoning. They will also review the commission's rules of procedure and consider possible additions. This is a discussion and work session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Discussion of 2023 Chapter 6, Transportation
• Discussion of 2023 Chapter 3, Natural Resources
• Discussion of 2023 Chapter 4, Land Use and Zoning
• Review of Planning Commission Rules of Procedure and possible additions

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council will hold a public hearing on Charter Amendment Resolution 2022-3, which addresses a blackout period during elections, and will receive a presentation on a PFAS report. The council will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, including annexation and charter amendments, and review monthly reports from the police chief, fire company, and other officials.

• Public hearing on Charter Amendment Resolution 2022-3 (blackout period during elections)
• Presentation and discussion of PFAS report
• Annexation Resolution 2022-45
• Ordinances 2022-30, 2022-32, 2022-35, 2023-1, 2023-2, 2023-3, 2023-4
• PWA bond release for Twin Arch Business Park Sec 4 Lot 15

The Town Council approved a bond release for the Twin Arch Business Park and referred a rezoning application for 806 Park Avenue to the Planning Commission. The Council adopted an annexation resolution for land along Buffalo Road and rejected a wellhead protection ordinance. A budget amendment for a new police station was withdrawn and replaced by an alternative funding plan introduction.

• Approved PWA Bond Release for Twin Arch Business Park, Section 4, Lot 15 (All in Favor)
• Referred rezoning application for 806 Park Avenue to Planning Commission (All in Favor)
• Adopted Annexation Resolution 2022-45 for 8.336 acres along Buffalo Road (3-2)
• Withdrew Ordinance 2022-30 budget amendment for $2,000,000 police station (All in Favor)
• Introduced Ordinance 2023-3 Alternative Plan for Funding Police Station
• Re-introduced Ordinance 2022-32 MXU CC Zone; Public Hearing set for March 6, 2023
• Rejected Ordinance 2022-35 Wellhead Protection (3-2)
• Introduced Ordinance 2023-2 to increase purchasing cap from $3,000 to $5,000

Planning Commission

The Mount Airy Planning Commission will discuss the next steps for the Beck Property under the mixed-use development process, review proposed text amendments to the MXU-CC zone, and consider approval of the 2022 annual report and the tri-annual water/sewer master plan. They will also hear a special exception request to reduce the BRL setback at 201 Oak Street and review a cluster subdivision plan for 101 South Main Street. The meeting includes approval of minutes and zoning administrator reports.

• Beck Property mixed-use development process next steps
• Text Amendment Ordinance 2022-23 to MXU-CC zone
• Approval of 2022 Annual Report for Carroll County
• Tri-annual Water/Sewer Master Plan approval
• Special exception request to reduce BRL setback at 201 Oak Street (MA-BOA-2023-02)

The Commission recommended concept approval for a 5-lot subdivision at 1010 South Main Street and a favorable recommendation for modifications to the MXU-CC overlay zone. It also recommended a special exception for a setback reduction at 201 Oak Street and called for a charrette for the Beck Property.

• Recommended concept approval for Dennis Subdivision 5-lot plan at 1010 South Main Street (All in favor)
• Approved motion to hold a charrette for the Beck Property Pre-Concept Plan (5-1)
• Recommended favorable modifications for Text Amendment Ordinance 2022-32 regarding MXU-CC overlay zone (All in favor)
• Recommended favorable special exception for BRL setback reduction at 201 Oak Street (All in favor)
• Approved minutes for November 28, 2022 (All in favor)

Economic Development Commission

The Mount Airy Economic Development Commission will hold its regular meeting, featuring a Q&A with Clark Wagner of Pleasants Development about the Beck Property plan. The commission will also discuss old business items like the Welcome Home Mount Airy program and Envision Mount Airy, and consider new business including a welcome program for new businesses and the 2023 work plan.

• Guest speaker Clark Wagner (Pleasants Development) on Beck Property Plan Q&A
• Discussion of Welcome Home Mount Airy program
• Update on Envision Mount Airy initiative
• Retention of Businesses Study discussion
• New business: Welcome To Mount Airy Program for New Businesses

Planning Commission

The Mount Airy Planning Commission is holding a public charrette to discuss the Beck Property. The agenda includes a presentation of a concept plan for the property. This is a discussion and input-gathering session, not a final decision.

• Public charrette for the Beck Property
• Review of concept plan document (41922_221024_BECK PROPERTY_CPLAN_LOWRES.PDF)

Board of Appeals

The Mount Airy Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a special exception request for above-ground fuel tanks at Kings Sport, and to review findings and decisions on prior cases, including a trash service case. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Case No. MA-BOA-2023-01: Kings Sport above-ground fuel tanks special exception (TABP, Lot 15)
• Findings and decision for Case No. MA-BOA-2022-03 (J&J Trash)
• Findings and decision for Case No. MA-BOA-2021-01 (Greentree Property)
• Approval of unofficial minutes from August 22, 2022 meeting

The Board of Appeals approved a special exception for fuel storage tanks at Twin Arch Business Park. The Board also approved findings and decisions for the Greentree Property and J&J Trash cases.

• Approved minutes from August 22, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved Findings and Decision for Case MA-BOA-2021-01 Greentree Property (4-0)
• Approved Findings and Decision for Case MA-BOA-2022-03 J&J Trash 10,000-gallon fuel tank (4-0)
• Approved special exception for two 1,000-gallon and one 500-gallon fuel tanks at 2310 Back Acre Circle (4-0)

Town Council

The Mount Airy Town Council will hold its January 2023 meeting, covering routine reports, public comment, and several agenda items. Key actions include considering an annexation resolution (2022-45) and multiple ordinances (2022-12, 2022-21, 2022-22, 2022-35), as well as reviewing the Flat Iron draft for 2023. The meeting also includes reports from the police chief, fire company, and various commissions.

• Annexation Resolution 2022-45
• Ordinance 2022-12
• Ordinance 2022-21
• Ordinance 2022-22
• Ordinance 2022-35

The Town Council approved an ordinance to align the town's code with Carroll County’s Forest Stand Delineation Plan. Two other ordinances were postponed until February, and two proposed district changes failed to receive seconds. The council also approved the December 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved December 2022 Town Council, Public Hearing, and Closed Minutes (All in Favor)
• Postponed Annexation Resolution 2022-45 for 8.3360 acres on Buffalo Road until February (All in Favor)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-12 to align code with Carroll County’s Forest Stand Delineation Plan (All in Favor)
• Proposed changes to CC District (Ordinance 2022-21) failed to receive a second
• Proposed changes to NP District (Ordinance 2022-22) failed to receive a second
• Postponed Ordinance 2022-35 regarding Wellhead Protection until February (2-1)